Thousands march to honour 80th anniversary of the anti-fascist Battle of Cable Street

Thousands march to honour 80th anniversary of the anti-fascist Battle of Cable Street

Many joined a march in Londons East End to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street. The 1936 battle involved upwards of 20,000 anti-fascist demonstrators who clashed with Oswald Mosleys British Union of Fascists and officers from the Metropolitan Police Service who were protecting them.One of the main organisers of this years rally, David Rosenberg is also a member of the Jewish Socialists Group and Jews for Jeremy. He spoke to IBTimes UK about the importance of todays event. Oct 9, 2016
Cops killed at simple family disturbance in California

Cops killed at simple family disturbance in California

Two police officers where killed after arriving at the scene of a family disturbance. One of them was Jose Gil Gilbert Vega, who was due to retire in December. The other officer was Lesley Zerebny, a new mother who had only recently returned to work after giving birth to a baby four months ago. A third office was wounded in the attack.Police are still looking for the suspect who has fled the scene. Oct 9, 2016