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Syrians protest in cities amid ongoing violence as US, Russia meet in Geneva over chemical weaponsAdvocacy groups outline steps toward peace in Syria: stop arms flow, refer crimes to international courtLawmakers seek narrow definition of journalism in Senate debate over media shield lawCalifornia bill to regulate hydraulic fracking draws criticism from industry and environmentalists

Lawmakers, legal experts question US military action in Syria as Obama Administration makes case to CongressAnti-war activists rally in US cities, as Obama Administration pushes congress for approval of military action in SyriaDEA spying program, Hemisphere, uses vast AT&T phone data in law enforcementIn Bolivia, indigenous communities protest mining activities

Dozens killed in street clashes as Egyptians face rising uncertaintyLeaked NSA audit shows agency broke privacy rules in surveillance of US citizensPublic outrage grows in Ecuador after President Correa announces plan to drill oil in Yasuni rainforest Mumia Abu-Jamal on the anniversary of the Zapatista movement in Chiapas: a legacy of education, freedom and struggle

“Walk for Grandchildren” heads to Washington to demand climate change action as lawmakers spar over political responseWeek seven of Bradley Manning trial: judge says “aiding the enemy” charge can proceed as defense warns of dangerous precedent for whistleblowersHyrdraulic fracturing could lead to increased earthquake risks, studies findBrazilians call for ouster of Rio de Janeiro governor as protests over reforms continue

US collecting data on millions of Verizon customers, according to secret court orderAhead of Iranian presidential election, arrests and restrictions on Internet accessEgypt's Tamarod campaign launches “no confidence” petition against President MorsiRising youth unemployment, job creation highlights of International Labor Organization meeting in Geneva

On today’s FSRN, we look at veterans in the United States and the challenges they face responding to depression, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and military sexual trauma.read more

Reproductive rights advocates push bill to protect Peace Corps volunteersFederal rulings uphold EPA’s veto of West Virginia mine, fault Army Corps mine approval processNorth Dakota bill targets gas flaring as local residents describe toll of oil and natural gas boomIn Indian village, strides in expanding access to toilets could stem violence against women

In Boston, bombing suspects identified as investigation continuesGuatemalan genocide trial halted as survivors vow to continue push for justiceGulf coast residents call for accountability, restoration on three-year-anniversary of BP oil disasterSenators hold first hearing on comprehensive immigration reform billFederal appeals court in California hears arguments in "gay therapy" case

People worldwide join “One Billion Rising” campaign to end violence against womenPalestinian prisoners join Samer Issawi in hunger strike to protest conditions at Israeli prisonsAs Obama calls for $9 minimum wage, some Democrats push for a bigger increaseConstitutional amendment to counter Citizens United ruling introduced to congress

At Connecticut Walmart, protesters call for end to sales of assault weaponsNuclear watchdogs urge NRC’s study on nuclear waste to include key safety concernsNew York public school bus drivers plan strike WednesdayIsraeli soldiers evict activists in Palestinian settlement near JerusalemMillions of domestic workers vulnerable to harsh conditions across the globeMumia Abu Jamal on the passing of defense lawyer, David Wycoff

Philippines delegates urge action at Doha climate talks as Typhoon Bopha death toll risesYouth activists protest in Doha, call climate agreement an insultUS officials urge Russia to help end the conflict in SyriaMore protests planned in Michigan after Republicans push through right-to-work billLabor rights activists in the UK fight Starbucks’ plan to cut sick days and maternity benefitsArgentine court delays implementation of media ownership law that would break up

In Canada, violence against women disproportionately affects indigenous communities. Official statistics indicate around 600 indigenous women and girls have been murdered or have gone missing over the last three decades. Many of their families have been searching for their loved ones for years. They’ve also launched initiatives to help stop the violence.

At London Olympics, protesters criticize corporate role in games, access to public space, high costsAdvocates at HIV/AIDS conference say action should target hardest-hit groups, such as gay, black menAhead of Republican convention in Tampa, protesters set up encampmentChange to Philippines mining law falls short of addressing environmental and human rights