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Spain: Thousands Join National Strike in Solidarity With Palestinians 3

Thousands across Spain joined a national strike on Tuesday, October 15, to show solidarity with Palestinians and protest what organizers called the “genocide in Gaza.” The 24-hour action, including demonstrations and partial work stoppages, took place in major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville, just days after the announcement of the first phase of a US-brokered peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Protesters urged an end to violence in Gaza and called on Spain to take a stronger political stance.

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Spain: Thousands Join National Strike in Solidarity With Palestinians

Thousands across Spain joined a national strike on Tuesday, October 15, to show solidarity with Palestinians and protest what organizers called the “genocide in Gaza.” The 24-hour action, including demonstrations and partial work stoppages, took place in major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, just days after the announcement of the first phase of a US-brokered peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Protesters urged an end to violence in Gaza and called on Spain to take a stronger political stance.

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Spain: Thousands Join National Strike in Solidarity With Palestinians 2

Thousands across Spain joined a national strike on Tuesday, October 15, to show solidarity with Palestinians and protest what organizers called the “genocide in Gaza.” The 24-hour action, including demonstrations and partial work stoppages, took place in major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, just days after the announcement of the first phase of a US-brokered peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Protesters urged an end to violence in Gaza and called on Spain to take a stronger political stance.

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CCOO and UGT demonstrations in favor of Palestine - Barcelona

The secretary general of CCOO in Catalonia, Belén López (2l), and the secretary general of UGT of Catalonia, Camil Ros (2r), during the demonstration in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by the major trade unions. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas presented by Donald Trump. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CCOO and UGT demonstrations in favor of Palestine - Barcelona

Demonstration in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by the major trade unions. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas presented by Donald Trump. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CCOO and UGT demonstrations in favor of Palestine - Barcelona

Demonstrator carrying Palestinian flag with the slogan 'Stop genocide' during the demonstration in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by the major trade unions. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas presented by Donald Trump. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CCOO and UGT demonstrations in favor of Palestine - Barcelona

Demonstration in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by the major trade unions. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas presented by Donald Trump. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CCOO and UGT demonstrations in favor of Palestine - Barcelona

The secretary general of CCOO in Catalonia, Belén López (2l), and the secretary general of UGT of Catalonia, Camil Ros (2r), during the demonstration in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by the major trade unions. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas presented by Donald Trump. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CCOO and UGT demonstrations in favor of Palestine - Barcelona

Demonstrator carrying Palestinian flag during the demonstration in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by the major trade unions. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas presented by Donald Trump. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CCOO and UGT demonstrations in favor of Palestine - Barcelona

The general secretary of CCOO in Catalonia, Belén López (c), during a demonstration in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by the major trade unions. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas presented by Donald Trump. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CCOO and UGT demonstrations in favor of Palestine - Barcelona

The general secretary of CCOO in Catalonia, Belén López (c), during the demonstration in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by the major trade unions. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas presented by Donald Trump. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CCOO and UGT demonstrations in favor of Palestine - Barcelona

The general secretary of CCOO in Catalonia, Belén López (c), during a demonstration in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by the major trade unions. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas presented by Donald Trump. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CCOO and UGT demonstrations in favor of Palestine - Barcelona

Demonstration in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by the major trade unions. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas presented by Donald Trump. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CCOO and UGT demonstrations in favor of Palestine - Barcelona

Demonstrator carrying Palestinian flag during the demonstration in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by the major trade unions. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas presented by Donald Trump. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Bells Ring at D.C. Church as Thousands March Against Federal Intervention

Thousands of people marched from Meridian Hill Park to the White House on Saturday, September 6, in the first major protest since President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency and deployed National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. As they passed Foundry United Methodist Church, bells rang out while demonstrators carried flags and chanted for freedom.

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US: Protesters March Against Federal Troop Deployment in Washington, D.C.

Thousands of people marched from Meridian Hill Park to the White House on Saturday, September 6, in the first major protest since President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency and deployed federal troops to Washington, D.C. Organized by groups including Free DC and the ACLU, the “We Are All D.C.” march demanded an end to the federal presence and called for statehood to protect the city’s autonomy.

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Ukraine: Protests Erupt Against Bill Weakening Anti-Corruption Agencies 4

Hundreds of people gathered in Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine on Tuesday, July 22, following the passage of a bill in parliament to tighten oversight of two key anti-corruption agencies. It was the first major protest against the government in more than three years of war.

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Ukraine: Protests Erupt Against Bill Weakening Anti-Corruption Agencies 3

Hundreds of people gathered in Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine on Tuesday, July 22, following the passage of a bill in parliament to tighten oversight of two key anti-corruption agencies. It was the first major protest against the government in more than three years of war.

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Ukraine: Protests Erupt Against Bill Weakening Anti-Corruption Agencies 2

Hundreds of people gathered in Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine on Tuesday, July 22, following the passage of a bill in parliament to tighten oversight of two key anti-corruption agencies. It was the first major protest against the government in more than three years of war.

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Ukraine: Protests Erupt Against Bill Weakening Anti-Corruption Agencies

Hundreds of people gathered in Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine on Tuesday, July 22, following the passage of a bill in parliament to tighten oversight of two key anti-corruption agencies. It was the first major protest against the government in more than three years of war.

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Anti-abortion rally in Washington

Thousands of anti-abortion activists rally in Washington on Jan. 20, 2023, in their first major gathering since the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion in June 2022. The March for Life rally has been held every January since 1974 to protest Roe vs. Wade, with the activists meeting this year to celebrate it being overturned.

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Anti-abortion rally in Washington

Thousands of anti-abortion activists rally in Washington on Jan. 20, 2023, in their first major gathering since the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion in June 2022. The March for Life rally has been held every January since 1974 to protest Roe vs. Wade, with the activists meeting this year to celebrate it being overturned.

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ML World Series

BOSTON, United States - Umpires discuss the protest of Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell as Red Sox base runner Dustin Pedroia was judged out after St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma fumbled the ball during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The call was later overturned. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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Demonstrations in Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain - People demonstrate against the ruling family in the Bahraini capital Manama on Feb. 25, 2011, the first major protest in the city since Feb. 22.

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Demonstrations in Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain - People demonstrate against the ruling family in the Bahraini capital Manama on Feb. 25, 2011, the first major protest in the city since Feb. 22.

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Greece paralyzed by general strike over price hikes

STORY: Greece paralyzed by general strike over price hikes DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of protests and strikes in Greece 2. various of Greece's grid 3. shot of the exterior of Hellenic Statistical Authority 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): APOSTOLIS RAZIS, private sector employee 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek) RENA DAKOUTROU, a civil servant 4. various of exterior of Greece's parliament building 6. various of protests and strikes 7. various of a market 8. various of minor clashes STORYLINE: Thousands of protesters marched in the center of Athens and other major cities on Wednesday during a 24-hour general strike called in protest of price hikes fueled by the ongoing energy crisis. The first large labor mobilization of this winter was organized by the umbrella unions of Greece's public and private sectors, bringing to a halt public services, schools, hospitals, and media among many sectors. Strikers asked for more support measures to cope with rising inf

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Demonstrations in Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain - People demonstrate against the ruling family in the Bahraini capital Manama on Feb. 25, 2011, the first major protest in the city since Feb. 22. (Kyodo)

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Demonstrations in Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain - People demonstrate against the ruling family in the Bahraini capital Manama on Feb. 25, 2011, the first major protest in the city since Feb. 22. (Kyodo)

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Hong Kong demonstration against extradition bill

Protesters opposing a controversial extradition bill occupy a major road near Hong Kong's legislature building on June 12, 2019. The protest by tens of thousands of people forced lawmakers to postpone debating the bill that would, for the first time, allow the extradition of criminal suspects to mainland China. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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H.K. protest over extradition bill

Protesters opposing a controversial extradition bill occupy a major road near Hong Kong's legislature building on June 12, 2019. The protest by tens of thousands of people forced lawmakers to postpone debating the bill that would, for the first time, allow the extradition of criminal suspects to mainland China. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo