Explosion In Research Lab In Russia

South Africa: Protest Against Gender-based Violence

FTS News Bits | Hundreds protested outside the Johannesburg Stock Exchange calling on companies to end gender-based violence in the workplace. @MatubateleSUR has the details.

New Tropical Storm Warnings for Hurricane-battered Bahamas

FTS News Bits | There is an 80% chance that a tropical depression hovering over the Bahamas will turn into a tropical storm, which would be named Humberto.

Venezuela: Youth March Against Us Blockade

FTS News Bits | Venezuela's Socialist youth have taken to the streets to condemn US sanctions and threats from Colombia

Damascus Hosts III International Trade Union Forum

The Third International Trade Union Forum wrapped up on Monday in Damascus. The gathering saw the participation of workers from countries including Cuba, Canada and beyond.

Bolivia: Russian ILYUSHIN IL-76 Arrives to Fight Fires

FTS News Bits | Bolivia: Russia's Ilyushin II-76, a firefighting plane joins the Supertanker, Helitanker, and the fleet of Bolivian aircraft to put out the Chiquitania fires.

Colombia: National Day of Human Rights

FTS News Bits | Colombia observes National Day of Human rights as the country sees a humanitarian crisis which has seen the killings of 149 social leaders in 2019.

Venezuela's FANB Begins Drills on Border whit Colombia

FTS News Bits | Venezuela's Bolivarian National Armed Forces begins military exercises on the border with Colombia. @LeonelTeleSUR reports.

Mass Held for Former President Robert Mugabe

A mass was held for Zimbabwe's former president Robert Mugabe in Singapore, where he died. A funeral is set for Saturday.

South Africa: Surge in Xenophobia Continues

Foreign nationals in South Africa's Katlehong township seek refuge after being displaced by wave of xenophobic violence.