General strike in Europe on 14N - November 14 European action

There were literally millions of people out demonstrating on the streets of Europe yesterday in the largest European general strike ever held. One thing they all agreed on, "We have no future!" Includes videos.

In total, workers in 23 countries across Europe participated in the European Day of Action and Solidarity. As reported by Digital Journal on Wednesday, some actions were small and others were full-blown strikes. 

The Europe-wide strike action was coordinated by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and promoted on Twitter under the hashtag “#14N".. read more and watch videos.

Lufthansa strike: Around 300 flights have been canceled

Germany's largest airline, Lufthansa, has canceled around 300 flights in Frankfurt, with 26,000 passengers stranded. Berlin has joined in and Munich will follow shortly.

The strike is causing Lufthansa millions of euros in losses. Cabin crew members in Frankfurt and Berlin are currently protesting over their pay and conditions, with Munich set to join them shortly... read more.

Top general comments on possible Israel-on-Iran unilateral strike

Speaking of Israel's threat to attack Iran, General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters on Thursday, “I don't want to be complicit if they [Israel] choose to do it.”

General Dempsey is the highest ranking officer in the U.S. military and is currently in London, U.K, serving as head of the U.S. delegation at the Paralympic Games.

In a media statement, Dempsey announced that he is against U.S. participation in any Israel-led attack on Iran, even though pressure to destroy Iran's nuclear program continues... read more.

Video: Israel airstrike hits Hamas compounds in Gaza

The Israeli Defense Force has released aerial footage of one of two compounds in the northern Gaza Strip, hit by Israeli warplanes early on Tuesday.

Two compounds run by Hamas in the northern Gaza Strip were struck by Israeli warplanes on Tuesday morning, wounding two Palestinians women in nearby homes with flying debris.

The Israeli Defense Force has issued a statement saying that they had targeted a weapons storage site as well as a manufacturing facility. This strike was apparently in response to earlier rocket fire by Gaza militants towards southern Israel... read more and watch video.

Sesame Street character tells Israelis prepare for war with Iran

A new emergency brochure doing the rounds in Israel instructs residents to prepare for war, should Tel Aviv conduct a military strike on Iran. The face on the document is Moishe Oofnik, Israel's version of Oscar the Grouch.

In Israel's co-production of the well known children's program, Sesame Street, Moishe Oofnik is the resident pessimist in "Rechov Sumsum."

Now Moishe's job is to instruct Israelis on how to react should Israel launch a war against Iran... read more.

Sardinian coal miners barricade themselves in over job security

100 workers in the only Italian coal mine have barricaded themselves in, armed with explosives, wanting reassurance their jobs will continue.

Around 100 Sardinian miners, armed with hundreds of pounds of explosives, have barricaded themselves just over 1,300 ft (400m) underground, to put pressure on Rome to ensure the survival of the mine, and also their jobs... read more.

Arrested Marikana miners assaulted in jail by S.A. Police

More than 100 cases of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm on mine workers, arrested during the recent strike at the Lonmin mine, have been opened against the South African police in the last 48 hours.

Digital Journal reported on the strike by Marikana mine workers at the Lonmin Platinum mine near Rustenburg, South Africa. During the incident a shooting massacre killed 34 miners, with a total of 45 people dead and 78 wounded.

Almost 260 of the striking miners were arrested by the South African Police and are being held in custody in police stations around the Rustenburg area... read more.

Occupy Oakland rally in support of South African Miners (photos)

On Friday, August 24, Occupy Oakland was out in the streets, rallying in support of the striking Marikana miners, gunned down recently by South African police.

Digital Journal's contact at Occupy Oakland reports that a group of around 100 Occupy Oakland members turned out in Oscar Grant Plaza in downtown Oakland, CA on Friday, carrying banners and placards and handing out pamphlets to the public, about the recent shooting of striking miners at the Lonmin PLC Marikana platinum mine in South Africa... read more.

UK border guards to strike on eve of London Olympics 2012

As the Olympic Flame finally arrives in London, ready for Olympics 2012, border guards will be going out on strike for 24 hours, just as the Games begin.

With great ceremony, the Olympic Flame arrived in the hosting city yesterday and was delivered to the Tower of London for safekeeping by a Royal Marine Commando, who abseiled from a helicopter. The Flame will be stored in the Tower of London until the Games officially start and will then be moved to the Olympic Park... read more.

Millions protest in Spain over education austerity cuts

Most educational institutions, at all levels, closed today as teachers and students took to the streets to protest austerity cuts.

Through the recent austerity measures, the Spanish government plans to cut billions of euros from educational sector expenses.

Up to one million teachers and seven million students, from every level - elementary schools to universities - are out protesting these cuts. The strike is taking place in all but three of the seventeen regions of Spain.... read full article.

Tens of thousands to strike today over UK pension cuts & changes

Around 400,000 public sector workers in the United Kingdom will be joining a 24-hour strike over proposed changes to pensions.

The following sites can expect disruptions - airports, tax offices, driving test centers, job centers, colleges, military sites and museums.

In spite of the planned strike action, the UK government has made it clear in a speech by the Queen that these austerity changes will go ahead... read full article.

Spain is accused of draconian plans to clamp down on protests

Spain is apparently planning draconian new laws against street protests by curbing the use of social networking, following recent strikes and protests by the unions against changes in the labor laws.

On Wednesday of this week, Jorge Fernandez Diaz, who is the Spanish Interior Minister announced in Congress that a reform of the penal code is being planned to criminalize the organizers of street protests that "seriously disturb the public peace".

The Telegraph reports that this announcement follows the events of March 29, when a major strike and protests occurred countrywide against changes to the labor laws of Spain. The strike was marred by clashes between police and protesters, who threw missiles at businesses including banks and in Barcelona, protesters vandalized the Barcelona Stock Exchange. A Starbucks café was burned during the protests when police started using tear gas and firing rubber bullets and the protests got out of control... read full article.