Paris, France -- Women's rights groups are gathering in Paris to call for more equal rights & to demand an end to sexual harassment, sexism & violence. The protest takes place one day ahead of International Women's Day, with more rallies expected during the holiday itself.

Myanmar’s major trade unions called on members to shut down the economy from Monday to support a campaign against last month’s coup, turning up the pressure on the junta as security forces cracked down on demonstrators staging widespread protests. “The time to take action in defence of our democracy is now. We call for...the full extended shutdown of the Myanmar economy,” they said in a joint statement. A spokesman for the military did not answer calls seeking comment. The call by the unions came as an official from the party of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi died overnight in police custody. The cause of death of National League for Democracy official Khin Maung Latt was not known. Ba Myo Thein, a member of the upper house of parliament which was dissolved after the coup, said reports of bruising to Khin Maung Latt’s head and body raised suspicions that he had been abused, Reuters reported.

BREAKING! Bata is Equatorial Guinea’s major port city with a population of 250,000+ residents. The Explosion Originated From Explosives In A Military Warehouse Reportedly. Video Showing The People In Shock After Multiple Explosions Hit The Area.

From Inbox: Paraguay -- mass protests erupted to demand the resignation of Marito Abdo over the mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic & more. The protests broke out amid growing outrage as coronavirus infections hit record levels and hospitals verged on collapse throughout Paraguay.