 Across the world, in the face of a resurgent right-wing and continuing capitalist oppression, the workers are on the move. In this show, around the world in 8 minutes, we bring you stories of struggle and resistance, stories of common people united in their rejection of this unjust system. In today's episode, we look at a struggle by nurses in private hospitals in India who are on the streets demanding a minimum wage and the benefits they are entitled to. We also look at a strike in Hebron against the building of new and illegal settlements by Israeli occupiers in violation of international law. Finally, we take you to Argentina, where the far-right-wing neoliberal regime of Mauricio Macri has finally come to an end, with the swearing-in of the left-wing Alberto Fernandez and Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner. Before we begin, here is a quick look at the continuing protests in France against the dangerous pension reforms proposed by President Emmanuel Macron. The workers of France have been protesting these reforms for months, as they will force them to work longer before retirement and take away many of their benefits. The workers conducted a massive strike on December 5th, bringing the country to a halt. But their protests have continued, and they have refused to retreat till their demands are met. Here are some scenes from the protests. We now go to New Delhi in India, where thousands of nurses of private hospitals took out a massive rally on December 10th, demanding that the minimum wages promised by the provincial government be provided to them. These nurses have been protesting for over two and a half months, demanding the implementation of a court verdict, which ordered that they be paid the same minimum wage as their counterparts in government institutions. According to the verdict, the nurses are to be paid a minimum wage of Rs. 20,000 per month, which is around $277. But even today, nurses in many private hospitals get about half of what their counterparts in government institutions earn. Let's hear what the nurses have to say. The nurses are to be paid a minimum wage of Rs. 20,000 per month, which is around Rs. 20,000 per month. The nurses are to be paid a minimum wage of Rs. 20,000 per month, which is around Rs. 20,000 per month. The nurses are to be paid a minimum wage of Rs. 20,000 per month, which is around Rs. 20,000 per month. The nurses are to be paid a minimum wage of Rs. 20,000 per month, which is around Rs. 20,000 per month. The nurses are to be paid a minimum wage of Rs. 20,000 per month, which is around Rs. 20,000 per month. We now go to Palestine, where a major strike was held in the city of Hebron against a decision of the Israeli government to build more illegal settlements in the city. These new apartments will come in place of an old fruits and vegetables market in the city and will double the Jewish population from the current 800 to 900 people. These apartments and illegal settlements are in complete violation of international law, which stipulates that an occupying power cannot cause demographic change in a place it is occupied. During the strike, all official institutions, city offices, schools, and local shops remain closed. Israeli security forces attacked the protesters using live gunfire and tear gas. Three Palestinians were shot and wounded by the live gunfire. Violence and repression by Israeli forces is intensified in recent times, especially in the aftermath of the US declaration that it would no longer consider settlements as illegal. After this announcement, Israel went on an overdrive announcing new settlements in construction. The decision on Hebron was announced by Israeli Defense Minister Afdali Bennett on December 1. One has been under military occupations since 1967. Over 20,000 Palestinians live in the city. They face severe restrictions and prohibitions every day. They are unable to access various parts of the city. The Israeli army imposes curfews and cracks down harshly on any mobilizations. And Jewish settlers often attack the residents. All sections of the Palestinian political establishment have united against this move by the Israeli occupying forces. In the coming days, more resistance will definitely be mounted against its illegal move. We ended a positive note in Argentina, where the left-wing government of President Alberto Fernández and Vice President Cristina Fernández de Cristina took office on December 10. The coming to power of this new government marks an end to four years of brutal, neoliberal cutbacks and austerity policies by the regime of Mauricio Macri. The end of the Macri regime is the result of a powerful mobilization by Argentina's working class, feminist, indigenous and progressive movements, who fought on the streets week after week. The government comes to power at a difficult time. The prices of basic services have drastically risen due to Macri's austerity reforms. At least 40% of Argentina's people are below the poverty line. Homelessness and food insecurity have hit millions of people, which has affected their well-being as well as the economy. In the coming months, the popular movements of Argentina will look forward to a government which addresses their concerns and takes Argentina in a leftward direction after years of reactionary policies, both domestically and abroad. That's all we have for this episode of Around the World in 8 Minutes. To know more about these stories, visit our website peoplesdispatch.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thanks for watching.