(2023-11-29). Israel's PR Problem Is Summed Up in One Man — Itamar Ben-Gvir. sonar21.com 
This madman is a real sweetheart. Say hello to Itamar Ben Gvir. To call him an extremist is an insult to extremists. His latest antics pose a threat to Bibi Netanyahu's ability to retain a governing coalition. The National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on Tuesday threatened to break apart the government if Israel does not restart its war with Hamas, currently on a negotiated pause. | "Stopping the war = breaking apart the government," he said in a statement.
(2023-11-29). Ukraine Retreats From Key Areas in Donetsk While Kiev is Wracked with Growing Turmoil. sonar21.com 
The map above shows two key areas — Avdiivka (which is about the red dot titled "winter storm) and Kleshcheyevka (which is on the western outskirts of Bakhmut that sits just below the tag "Museum") — that Ukraine has been clinging to tenaciously for more than 9 years. The news is not good for Ukraine. Its troops retreated from these areas today under heavy pressure from Russian forces. This should dispel the nonsense that there is some sort of stalemate. Nope. Russia is moving forward and Ukraine is falling back. | The following video provides dramatic footage of Russian soldiers attacking entre…
(2023-11-28). ADRIFT ON A SEA OF DELUSIONS. sonar21.com 
NOTE: This paper is divided into two sections. The first section is a digest of an article in Foreign Affairs by Robert Gates which is intended to present his views in a condensed, but accurate version. The second section is an analysis of Gates' views and comments on their applicability to current world affairs. | SECTION ONE | The second lead article in the November/December 2023 issue of Foreign Affairs magazine is entitled "The Dysfunctional Superpower: Can a Divided America Deter China and Russia?" The author is Robert M. Gates, Director of the United States (US) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from…
(2023-11-28). Politics and Arrogance — Understanding Israel's October 7 Intelligence Failure. sonar21.com 
(2023-11-29). Gender, labor, democracy, and Americanism: U.S. history in the (un)making. mronline.org 
In the early hours of Monday, May 15, 2023, the historical highway marker recognizing the birthplace of a renown feminist, anti-racist labor organizer and defender of reproductive rights was taken down. The marker was formally approved and erected by the State, following years of community effort on behalf of this locally-born female hero. It stood …
(2023-11-29). Panama Court Declares Mining Contract Illegal. orinocotribune.com 
Tuesday, the Supreme Court of Panama declared the mining contract which renewed the exploitation concession of the largest open pit copper mine in Central America to be unconstitutional. | The renewal of this contract triggered a protest movement that has spread for more than a month throughout the country. | The president of the Supreme Court of Panama, María Eugenia López, indicated that the ruling was approved unanimously. The case was opened in response to two appeals presented against Law 406, approved on October 20 by the unicameral Parliament and President Laurentino Cortizo and that contains the contract.
(2023-11-29). State repression won't succeed at intimidating the Palestine solidarity movement. liberationnews.org 
The PSL condemns the heavy-handed wave of repression that U.S. authorities are using to try and intimidate and silence activists nationwide.
(2023-11-29). West Votes Against Democracy, Human Rights, Cultural Diversity at UN; Promotes Mercenaries, Sanctions. orinocotribune.com 
By Ben Norton — Nov 26, 2023 | The West voted against the rest of the world on United Nations General Assembly resolutions, opposing democracy, human rights, and cultural diversity, while supporting mercenaries and unilateral coercive measures (sanctions). | Western governments frequently claim that their foreign and domestic policies are motivated by "human rights" and "democracy". They often even lecture their adversaries for purportedly failing to respect these concerns. | But on the international stage, Western capitals have shown their commitments to be merely rhetorical, as they have consistently voted…
(2023-11-29). The Rise of the Desk Clerk Academic. dissidentvoice.org It is a particularly quotidian breed in the modern, management-driven university. The desk clerk who pretends to be an academic and researcher but is neither. The desk clerk who admires rosters, work plans and "key performance indicators", thinking that the process of knowledge is quantifiable by productivity targets and financial returns. The desk clerk who …
(2023-11-29). The dark side of SpaceX's flight of innovation. peoplesdispatch.org The massive Starship superheavy lift launch vehicle by Elon Musk's SpaceX company took off on its second test flight on November 18. | The largest and most powerful launcher ever built weighs 5,000 tonnes and can carry payloads of 100-150 tonnes. The launcher is a two-stage vehicle comprising the booster and the spaceship atop, both stages powered by SpaceX's own Raptor engine, 33 of which power the booster. | Starship itself is highly innovative and intended to be fully reusable to sharply reduce launch costs, a cornerstone of Musk's vision for earth-orbital and inter-planetary missions. | Starship, intended…
(2023-11-29). Looking for Likud Support, Netanyahu Says He's the Only One Who Can Prevent a Palestinian State. news.antiwar.com As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political career is in peril due to his failure to prevent the October 7 Hamas attack on southern Israel, the Israeli leader has been meeting with members of his Likud party to ensure continued support. According to Israeli media, in these meetings, Netanyahu has sold himself as the only …
(2023-11-29). Rep. Massie Casts Lone No Vote Against Bill Equating Anti-Zionism With Antisemitism. news.antiwar.com Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) was the lone member of the House to vote against a resolution equating criticism of the modern state of Israel with antisemitism. The resolution passed in a vote of 412-1-1, as Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) voted "present." The bill states that the House "reaffirms the State of Israel has the right …
(2023-11-29). Why Vaccine-Pushing Cardiologists Never See Myocarditis. globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-29). World's first supply chain expo opens in Beijing, injects stability in global trade. ecns.cn CISCEkicked off in Beijing on Tuesday, bringing together hundreds of political and business leaders from around the world to strengthen cooperation and safeguard the stability of global industrial and supply chains amid mounting risks and challenges for global trade.
(2023-11-29). Xi'an city counts 20,897 China-Europe freight train runs since 2013. ecns.cn The China-European freight train (Xi'an) has experienced a consistent uptick in volume each year since its maiden run in 2013.
(2023-11-29). Rows of Chinese-built solar panels become 'energy oasis' in desert of Abu Dhabi: FM. ecns.cn The Al Dhafra Solar Project in United Arab Emirates (UAE), constructed by Chinese enterprises, has been fully completed recently, which will elevate the proportion of clean energy in the overall energy structure in UAE to over 13 percent.
(2023-11-29). Expo shines spotlight on supply chains. ecns.cn China's active support for global supply chain cooperation will help both domestic and foreign businesses accelerate digital and green transformation, effectively spurring innovation and fostering collaborations among a wide range of stakeholders.
(2023-11-29). Sizzling growth in catering segment powers recovery of consumption. ecns.cn With the January-September sales revenue of China's catering segment growing by nearly 19 percent year-on-year to 3.7 trillion yuan ($517.2 billion).
(2023-11-29). Strategy fuels brand rejuvenation among consumers. ecns.cn The fundamental reasons why time-honored brands launch crossover products include rejuvenating brand recognition, expanding the range of target consumers and enhancing influence.
(2023-11-29). Reports: Fast-fashion retailer Shein has filed for IPO in U.S. ecns.cn Shein, the trendy, fast-fashion online retailer, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States, according to news reports.
(2023-11-29). Scientist hails accuracy of satellite data. ecns.cn The Macao Science Satellite 1 network, China's leading space-based geomagnetic monitoring system, has achieved remarkable feats and attracted scientists from around the world, according to a top member of the program.
(2023-11-29). Purr-fect solution: Rice company enlists cats to combat rats. ecns.cn A rice company in Liaoning province has found a unique and eco-friendly solution to protect its grain stocks from rats: cats.
(2023-11-29). China updates train ticket purchasing for foreigners. ecns.cn China has recently optimized its train ticket purchasing and checking services for international travelers, the China State Railway Group Co said on Tuesday.
(2023-11-29). Chinese IT engineer caught in foreign espionage plot. ecns.cn China's Ministry of State Security has warned the public about foreign espionage activities under the guise of safety protocol testing, following the case of an IT engineer who was hired by a foreign intelligence agency to deploy malware onto China's military and high-tech companies.
(2023-11-29). New railway link in northwestern Sichuan boosts regional connectivity. ecns.cn The Qingbaijiangdong-Zhenjiangguan section of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway, which connects Chengdu, Sichuan province, and Xi'ning, Qinghai province, started operation on Tuesday morning.
(2023-11-29). Japanese vessels illegally enter territorial waters off Diaoyu Islands. ecns.cn China Coast Guard said that it had expelled multiple Japanese vessels that illegally entered the territorial waters off the Diaoyu Islands.
(2023-11-29). Shenzhen, Zhongshan connected by 'most comprehensive' crossing. ecns.cn The main line of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, a mega cross-sea passage in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, has been fully connected after completion of the last part of the caisson concrete pouring on Tuesday morning.
(2023-11-29). Human trafficker appeals death sentence. ecns.cn High-profile human trafficker Yu Huaying appealed for leniency in sentencing for the abduction of 11 children in the 1990s, as she pleaded guilty during her second trial for the crime held by the High People's Court of Guizhou province on Tuesday.
(2023-11-29). WTO event may see nation championing trading system reform. ecns.cn China is expected to play an important role in promoting reforms at the World Trade Organization and ensuring practical outcomes at the multilateral trade body's 13th Ministerial Conference next year.
(2023-11-29). Russia approves hike in military spending. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a significant increase in military spending that will see around 30 percent of fiscal expenditure directed toward the armed forces in 2024, as he signed draft plans into law on Monday.
(2023-11-29). Tax reliefs strengthen private sector. ecns.cn Tax and fee payment rebates, deductions or deferments were worth nearly 1.24 trillion yuan ($170 billion) for private businesses in the first 10 months of this year.
(2023-11-29). Wuhan cash for medical certificates investigation underway. ecns.cn The Wuhan health authority suspended a hospital and a judicial appraisal institute from conducting certain services on Tuesday, in the wake of them being accused online of involvement in illegal activities such as faking paternity results.
(2023-11-29). Court doubles down against domestic abuse. ecns.cn China's top court has reiterated its pledge to resolutely crack down on domestic violence, whether it is physical or mental, and to protect its victims.
(2023-11-29). University opens course to improve parenting skills. ecns.cn To help parents be better parents in today's fast-evolving society, East China Normal University in Shanghai has launched a "mini-major" in family education.
(2023-11-29). Chang'e 5 lunar samples put on display in Macao. ecns.cn Lunar samples retrieved by China's Chang'e 5 robotic mission went on display in Macao on Tuesday, marking the first time any lunar samples have been brought to the city for public exhibition.
(2023-11-29). China firm supporter of climate cooperation, to fulfill promises at steadfast pace: observers. ecns.cn China highly commends the UAE's leading role as the host of COP28 in advancing green and low-carbon development and galvanize global joint response to climate change.
(2023-11-29). China's first high-precision geomagnetic field detection satellite put into use. ecns.cn The Macao Science-1 satellite, China's first high-precision geomagnetic field detection satellite, was put into operation on Tuesday.
(2023-11-29). Loongson releases next-generation CPU. ecns.cn Chinese company Loongson released its next-generation computer central processing unit (CPU) 3A6000 in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2023-11-29). Historic march demands an end to Canada's complicity in Israel's crimes in Palestine. mronline.org 
100,000 people marched in the Canadian capital on November 25 to demand a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the complicity of the Canadian government in Israel's ongoing violence and colonization of Palestine.
(2023-11-29). John Kiriakou: Reflections on the Deep State's Media Watchdog Tool. scheerpost.com 
By John Kiriakou / Original to ScheerPost In early November, the leadership and board of Consortium News, the independent news site, filed a major lawsuit against the federal government and NewsGuard Technologies, Inc. NewsGuard at first glance looks like a media watchdog organization, a group that seeks to keep misinformation and disinformation out of the …
(2023-11-29). Ralph Nader: An Open Letter to Members of the United States Congress. scheerpost.com 
By Ralph Nader / Nader.org RE: Hamas-Israel-Gaza-Genocide We are writing to exercise our First Amendment to petition Congress for redress of grievances. We are urging Congress to end the United States' unconditional, close, and continual military and intelligence support of Israel in its ongoing physical destruction of 2.3 million Palestinians residing in Gaza. The United …
(2023-11-29). Scott Ritter: The End of US Nuclear Superiority. scheerpost.com 
(2023-11-29). West Votes Against Democracy, Human Rights, Cultural Diversity at UN; Promotes Mercenaries, Sanctions. scheerpost.com 
(2023-11-29). Nov 29, 2023. sitrepworld.info 
‚ô´ Guantanamera | Playing For Change | Song Around The World 'The Horror! The Horror!', Revisited in Palestine, by Pepe Escobar War Is Not Abstracted Anymore, by Caitlin Johnstone Understanding the U.S. War Industry w/Christian Sorensen (Video) Operation Ongoing Bullshit, by Bill Astore JFK's Fight to Stop WW3 and America's Tragic Slide into Empire — Cynthia Chung Video The Magician's Hat, and the Great Simulacrum of Palliative Balm, by Alastair Crooke Banned Books, by Craig Murray Step Closer to Victory in Gaza: Burns' 'Expansive Deal' Could Only Mean One Thing, by Baroud, Rubeo…
(2023-11-29). A Nuclear Assault on South Africa's Freedoms. counterpunch.org 
Attempts are underway to suppress and even demonize anti-nuclear protesters in South Africa. (Photo of 2016 Johannesburg protest by Linda Pentz Gunter) A considerable number of pro-nuclear articles penned by supposedly impartial nuclear experts or professed nuclear industry lobbyists have appeared in the South African media of late. The flurry of pro-nuclear activity has been
(2023-11-29). US military aid to Ukraine may be postponed until after 2024 elections. infobrics.org Biden's popularity continues to decline as Trump rises.
(2023-11-29). NATO further postpones Ukraine's membership. infobrics.org The Western military bloc clearly does not want to allow Kiev access, but it does not admit this publicly.
(2023-11-29). Russian aircraft for Iran and multipolarity. infobrics.org Attacking Iran seems to be a very tempting prospect for Washington DC, as it would effectively "kill two birds with one stone" by making both SCO and BRICS+ look "weak" and unable (or even unwilling) to defend their new members. The US very likely believes this could be a deadly blow to the rapidly emerging multipolar world that will inevitably dismantle the existing "rules-based world order".
(2023-11-29). Performance of Cuba's National Hotel-Capri Hotel Praised. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 29 (Prensa Latina) On the 66th anniversary of the inauguration of the NH-Capri Hotel in Havana, tourism authorities have praised the performance of this establishment, which has a long history and great attractions for guests from all over the world.
(2023-11-29). Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan to explore oil fields in the Caspian Sea. plenglish.com Ashgabat, Nov 29 (Prensa Latina) Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan are ready to sign an agreement on the joint exploitation of the Dostluk hydrocarbon field in the Caspian Sea, according to Turkmen Deputy Prime Minister Batir Atdayev.
(2023-11-29). Which Side Are You On? The False Binary of the Israel-Hamas War. counterpunch.org As a child of two Holocaust survivors and a product of Jewish day schools and Zionist summer camps, I was brought up to love Israel unconditionally. My great-grandmother moved to Palestine from Poland in the 1930s because she recognized the dangerous drumbeat of the approaching Third Reich. Most of her children chose not to follow
(2023-11-29). National Single Payer, a Health Care Justice Organization in the U.S., Denounces Targeting of Hospitals in the Gaza Strip and U.S. Complicity in Genocide. counterpunch.org 
As a national, grassroots, social justice organization that organizes locally in the struggle for national single payer health care in the U.S., united by the common principles that health care is a human right, must be free from corporate profit, and must be achieved through national legislation, the Steering Committee of National Single Payerfeels it is
(2023-11-29). Australia Too Is Aiding Gaza Massacre. popularresistance.org Australian-equipped Israeli Air Force F-35 Joint Strike Fighters are being used to commit what amounts to war crimes in Gaza by bombing civilians and providing aerial support for a murderous ground invasion. | The Lockheed-Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter global supply program is a co-operative partnership, with Australia an enthusiastic member and part of the global supply chain. The Australian government cannot escape the uses to which these aircraft are being put. | A week ago came news that Israel is stockpiling spare parts from the global supply chain, that Australia contributes to, for its F-35 'Adir' fight…
(2023-11-29). Israel and Hamas Extend Ceasefire for 2 More Days. orinocotribune.com The Palestinian resistance movement in the Gaza Strip announced Monday that the four-day truce and hostage-for-prisoner exchange agreement with Israel, which began on Friday, will be extended by two more days. | "The Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas announces that it has been agreed with the brothers in Qatar and Egypt to extend the temporary humanitarian truce for two more days under the same conditions as the previous truce," the group reported in a statement released through Telegram. | At the same time, Qatar, a country that acts as a mediator, indicated that Israel and Hamas will extend the humanitarian tru…
(2023-11-29). Brazil hosts Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination. plenglish.com Brasilia, Nov 29 (Prensa Latina) The third edition of the Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination will take place in the state of Sao Paulo from November 29th to December 1st, under the motto "A race to the top: placing equity and racial justice at the forefront of development agendas."
(2023-11-29). Jamaica again is a member of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. plenglish.com Kingston, Nov 29 (Prensa Latina) Jamaica was elected a member of the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), as reported by the local media outlet The Gleaner.
(2023-11-29). Gaza Truce Extended As Israel Threatens Even Bigger Attack. popularresistance.org Israel and Hamas agreed to extend a pause in hostilities in Gaza for two more days, Qatar's foreign ministry announced on Monday. The initial four-day pause was set to end on Monday night. | Hamas politburo member Khalil al-Hayya said that the group hoped the truce could be extended for a longer period and that Israelis held in Gaza would continue to be exchanged for Palestinians held by Israel. | Al-Hayya added that Hamas wanted more aid to reach northern Gaza after "negligence and delay" over the past few days. | Since the pause began, Hamas has released 69 people captured during its surprise 7 October attack,…
(2023-11-29). "Is That Orwellian Or Kafkaesque Enough For You?" dissidentvoice.org 
The Guardian has long promoted itself as a valiant publisher of news and analysis that holds the powerful to account. It is a thing of wonder that the Guardian appends the following comment beneath news pieces: Our quality, investigative journalism is a scrutinising force at a time when the rich and powerful are getting away …
(2023-11-29). Without Predators Ecosystems Become Zoos. counterpunch.org 
The omnivorous grizzly bear is the quintessential indicator of ecosystem health. It is known as an "umbrella" species due to its wide range and specific habitat requirements including security. Scientists have found that as many as 300 other species are protected under the grizzly umbrella. Grizzly bears are an indicator in landscape changes brought about by climate change that may affect food sources and numerous other species.
(2023-11-29). The Right's Persecution Of Palestine Supporters Looks Like A New Red Scare. popularresistance.org I attended the Janazah and burial of Wadea Al-Fayoume on October 16. In the first weeks of Israel's assault on Gaza, the six-year old Palestinian American boy, from a suburb of Chicago, was stabbed 26 times by his family's landlord in a hate crime. | The United States is currently awash in rhetoric justifying Muslim and Arab deaths. Joseph Czuba, 71, the landlord charged with killing Wadea and gravely injuring his mother, was on the receiving end of that rhetoric. | Czuba was reportedly an avid listener of conservative talk radio. According to Czuba's wife, he'd grown irate over supposed plans for a ‚Ä…
(2023-11-29). Across the globe, mobilizations called for the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. peoplesdispatch.org With over 15,000 dead and 6,500 missing from Israeli attacks on Gaza, the world is mobilizing on the day of International Solidarity with the Palestinian People…
(2023-11-29). Israeli Occupation Forces Violated Terms of the Gaza Truce Again. orinocotribune.com 
Al Mayadeen correspondent in Gaza confirmed that Israeli occupation forces violated the ceasefire by firing bullets in northern Gaza, after a series of breaches. | The Al Mayadeen correspondent in Gaza confirmed that Israeli occupation forces violated the ceasefire by firing gunshots in northern Gaza, particularly in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood. | He revealed that the occupation forces fired artillery and smoke shells west of the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood during their withdrawal, aiming to cover their retreat from the central part of the neighborhood towards Rashid Street. | Al Mayadeen's correspondent in the…
(2023-11-29). Covid Mindwars: Was it Really Smarter People Who Accepted the COVID-19 "Vaccines"? expose-news.com By Simon Lee, Science Officer, Anew UK "Mindwar is about gaming and sculpting perception of reality. Another way of saying it is that Mindwar is about building the Matrix, or perhaps directing …
(2023-11-29). We Can Do This But Not Under Capitalism. counterpunch.org 
Liberals want us to believe something that is simply false: that there are meaningful solutions to the leading existential problem of our time under the reigning capitalist-imperialist order. Recall how they responded to Joe Biden's 2022 corporate climate bill — the so-called Inflation Reduction Act. The legislation was hailed by Democrats and the establishment "green"
(2023-11-29). Food politics and Veganism: a Menu for Social Change. counterpunch.org 
"Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are" — Brillat-Savarin, 1825 Getting back into fasting after a break is difficult. In the past, I would fast for two days in every week, but occasionally challenged myself to extend that by a day or two, maybe three, until one day —
(2023-11-29). Anti-Arab And Islamophobic Hate Crimes On The Rise In The US. popularresistance.org This Saturday, three young Palestinian men, Hisham Awartani, Tahseen Ali, and Kenan Abdulhamid were shot in Vermont. The three men, all college students, were shot at four times by 48-year-old Jason J. Eaton. They were speaking Arabic and two of them were wearing Palestinian keffiyehs. All three of the shooting victims are 20 years old. | This comes shortly after three separate videos went viral of former State Department official Stuart Seldowitz harassing an Egyptian halal cart worker with vile Islamophobic and racist remarks. "Did you rape your daughter like Mohammed d…
(2023-11-29). Community organizations in the UK step up solidarity with Palestine by blockading arms supply companies. peoplesdispatch.org Activists from the British tenants' union and housing rights platform ACORN organized blockades in front of the offices of three arms companies that are involved in supplying arms to Israel…
(2023-11-29). Letter from London: Democratic Resilience in the Age of AI. counterpunch.org American-British novelist Raymond Chandler would probably have liked the rainy night, though I was actually thinking about his line about a coffee shop having a strong enough smell to build a garage on. I was on Tottenham Court Road. I was even wearing a raincoat (no trilby). But, I was now thinking, was the
(2023-11-29). People march in pro-Palestinian demonstration in London. presstv.ir People take to the streets of London to march in support of Palestinians.
(2023-11-29). Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate in Frankfurt. presstv.ir Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters hold a demonstration in Frankfurt, calling for an end to Israel's war on Gaza.
(2023-11-29). Sri Lankans rally outside US embassy, denounce its support for Israel. presstv.ir Hundreds of Sri Lankan protesters gather in front of the US embassy in Colombo to denounce Washington's support for Tel Aviv.
(2023-11-29). Thousands protest in Lyon in solidarity with Palestinian. presstv.ir Thousands of demonstrators joined a pro-Palestine rally in Lyon to demand ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-11-29). New York City protesters disrupt Black Friday shopping to support Palestinians in Gaza. presstv.ir Dozens of protesters gather near Macy's megastore in Manhattan, disrupting Black Friday shopping to show support for Palestinians.
(2023-11-29). North Korea beefs up weapons, troops on border after military pact suspended. presstv.ir North Korea has deployed soldiers and heavy weapons at guard posts near the border with South Korea.
(2023-11-29). Crowds pack China's Beijing hospital after respiratory illness surge. presstv.ir Eyewitness footage showed an overcrowded waiting area at the Beijing Children's Hospital.
(2023-11-29). Thousands rally in Nuremberg, demanding permanent Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators marched in Nuremberg to demand a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-11-29). British politician tells Press TV: Israeli crimes in Gaza part of 'ethnic cleansing policy'. presstv.ir Ranjeet Brar, a member of the Communist Party of Great Britain, who was arrested for an anti-Israel stance, says the regime's actions in the besieged enclave are a part of its 'ethnic cleansing policy'
(2023-11-29). Actress Cynthia Nixon launches hunger strike calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Cynthia Nixon, joined by state legislators and activists, launches a hunger strike calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-11-29). Iran calls on ICC to prosecute Israeli officials for war crimes in Gaza. presstv.ir Iran's FM has called on the ICC to establish a court to prosecute Israeli authorities for war crimes in the Gaza Strip.
(2023-11-29). Iran finalizes deal to receive Russian military aircraft: Report. presstv.ir Iran's Armed Forces have finalized arrangements for delivery of a number of advanced Russian-made aircraft.
(2023-11-29). Pakistan's Lahore, Karachi blanketed rank as two most polluted cities in world. presstv.ir Toxic smog engulfed Pakistan's Lahore on Tuesday (November 28).
(2023-11-29). Israel extends detention of Gaza's Shifa hospital chief for 45 days. presstv.ir Mohammad Abu Salmiya had been arrested last week along with five other medical staff by Israeli forces in Gaza…
(2023-11-29). Activists begin hunger strike outside White House demanding Gaza truce. presstv.ir Activists begin a hunger strike outside the White House calling for a permanent truce in Gaza.
(2023-11-29). Hamas frees 12 captives, Israel releases 30 Palestinians in 5th phase of swap deal. presstv.ir Hamas frees 12 captives in exchange for 30 Palestinians released by the Israeli regime, as part of the fifth phase of a swap deal between the two sides.
(2023-11-29). Israeli forces conduct extensive raid against Jenin: Reports. presstv.ir The Israeli regime's forces reportedly embark on an extensive raid against the city of Jenin and its refugee camp in the north of the occupied West Bank.
(2023-11-29). 'Gaza health situation catastrophic despite truce; hospitals buckle under shortage'. presstv.ir Gaza Health Ministry spokesman warns about the "catastrophic" situation of hospitals in Gaza despite a truce.
(2023-11-29). Iran urges UN to revive resolution equating Zionism with racism, racial discrimination. presstv.ir Iran calls on the UN to revive its 1975 resolution that described Zionism as a form of racism and racial discrimination.
(2023-11-29). US, Israel 'main losers' of Gaza war, 'incapable' of eliminating Hamas: Iran. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister says the US and Israel have failed to eradicate the Palestinian Hamas resistance group and lost their war on the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2023-11-29). Pentagon says has no money for Middle East buildup, forced to reassess US operations. presstv.ir Pentagon reveals that the US military is short of funding for its involvement in the Israeli war on Gaza.
(2023-11-29). Leader: Hamas' Al-Aqsa Storm, mainly anti-Israeli, upended US political agenda in region. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the historic Hamas' Al-Aqsa Storm disrupted the table of American policies in the region and will hopefully erase the "agenda."
(2023-11-29). 'Stop slaughtering children in Gaza'. presstv.ir Thousands of makeshift tombstones were displayed in the center of Rome to commemorate the children of Gaza who were slaughtered by Israel in recent weeks.
(2023-11-29). Iran holds IAEA accountable for Israel's atomic threats: Nuclear chief. presstv.ir Iran's nuclear chief says the International Atomic Energy Agency bears responsibility for any nuclear accident caused by Israel amid the regime's repeated threats to use atomic bombs.
(2023-11-29). Iran: Afghanistan-like escape awaits US troops in Syria, Iraq. presstv.ir Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi says "escape" is the ultimate fate of US occupation forces in Syria and Iraq, as it was the case in Afghanistan.
(2023-11-29). "Wiping Gaza Off the Map": Implementing Israel's "Secret Intelligence Memorandum". More than 20,000 Civilians Killed. globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-29). How Gaza War Galvanizes Global Indigenous Solidarity Movement. popularresistance.org For decades, the struggle for national liberation in Palestine was rightly understood to be part and parcel of a global struggle for liberation, mainly in the Global South. | And since national liberation movements were, per definition, the struggle for Indigenous people to assert their collective rights for freedom, equality, and justice, the Palestinian struggle was positioned as part of this global Indigenous movement. | Alas, the collapse of the Soviet Union; the growing dominance of the United States and its allies; and the return of Western colonialism in the form of neocolonialism to Africa, the Middle Eas…
(2023-11-29). One Small, Red Triangle: Palestine, We Are Finally Looking. counterpunch.org 
Did you know that there was an international conference held in France on November 9 under the title 'International Humanitarian Conference for Gaza's Civilian Population'? According to the French foreign ministry website, the conference "involved states, main donors, international organizations and NGOs active in Gaza" with the declared objective of promoting "compliance with international humanitarian
(2023-11-29). If there had been no unusual covid measures taken, no unusual illness would have been noticed; was the "pandemic" needed to roll out "vaccines"? expose-news.com In October 2022 Pandemics Analytics & Data ("PANDA") published a document summarising the group of professionals' thoughts on the products called "covid vaccines." Their comprehensive multidisciplinary review found that mass covid vaccination …
(2023-11-29). To Bury or Not to Bury: Muslim Migrants and the Politics of Funerary Rights in Contemporary Japan. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2023-11-29). 'We Will Not Leave': The Canary Talks To The Gaza Sunbirds Paracycling Team. popularresistance.org As Israel pauses its bombing of Gaza during a temporary cessation of violence, both it and Hamas have been releasing hostages. However, it is likely that Israel's attempted genocide in Gaza and the Occupied Territories will continue after the so-called temporary ceasefire ends. | Israel has already killed nearly 15,000 people in Gaza, including over 6,100 children — and injured more than 36,000 more. Moreover, it has obliterated much of the territory, destroying vital infrastructure and homes. It is unlikely that Israel will end there — hence people's objections to a ceasefire in the first place. More…
(2023-11-29). Israel añade a 50 palestinas secuestradas en lista de excarcelaciones. telesurtv.net Gobierno israelí confirmó recibir la lista con los nombres de los rehenes que serán devueltos este martes por la resistencia palestina en el marco del acuerdo para prorrogar la tregua.
(2023-11-29). Más de 100 damnificados tras lluvias en Huancayo, Perú. telesurtv.net Varias viviendas se quedaron sin energía eléctrica por varias horas debido a que las lluvias afectaron también las líneas de transmisión.
(2023-11-29). Rusia critica decisión de Finlandia de cerrar frontera. telesurtv.net La víspera el país euroasiático advirtió que esto supondría nuevas "líneas divisorias en Europa" y un coste de 3.000 millones de euros para los finlandeses.
(2023-11-29). CIA y Mossad deciden sobre utilidad de ampliar tregua en Gaza. telesurtv.net El acuerdo de intercambio fue negociado por Qatar, que sirvió como intermediario entre Hamás e Israel en negociaciones con la estrecha participación de Estados Unidos.
(2023-11-29). Gobierno filipino y rebeldes acuerdan reanudar diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net La lucha armada en curso, iniciada en 1969 y en su apogeo en la década de 1980, cuando el grupo rebelde contaba con unos 26.000 combatientes.
(2023-11-29). Rusia insiste en la solución de dos Estados en Palestina. telesurtv.net Estas declaraciones se dieron en el contexto de otra reunión de Bogdanov, con los vicecancilleres de Siria, Bassam Sabbagh y Ayman Susan.
(2023-11-29). Gobierno boliviano inaugura tercer Centro de Medicina Nuclear. telesurtv.net Según detalló el presidente Arce, la inversión fue de 52 millones de dólares.
(2023-11-29). Presidente cubano arriba a Emiratos àÅrabes en visita oficial. telesurtv.net Según el jefe de Estado cubano, el encuentro con funcionarios emiratíes tiene como propósito continuar fortaleciendo los lazos entre ambas naciones.
(2023-11-29). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net El comandante militar de las Brigadas Ezzedin Al-Qassam de la Resistencia Palestina, Mohammed Deif, anunció el inicio de la operación Diluvio de Al-Aqsa.
(2023-11-29). Venezuela afirma que defensa del Esequibo es asunto de unidad nacional. telesurtv.net La vicepresidenta Ejecutiva de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, afimó que Guyana debe regresar a la mesa de negociación, está contemplada en la carta de Ginebra.
(2023-11-29). Presidente de Panamá garantiza cierre ordenado y seguro de mina. telesurtv.net Tan pronto se reciba la comunicación del fallo que declara inconstitucional la Ley 406 por parte de la CSJ, se procederá a su publicación en Gaceta Oficial, dijo Cortizo.
(2023-11-29). Revocan sobreseimiento a Cristina Fernández en Argentina. telesurtv.net El sobreseimiento dictaminado por el juez federal Sebastián Casanello fue apelado por la asociación civil, "Bases Republicanas", la cual fue aceptada como como querellante por la Cámara.
(2023-11-29). Irán adquiere aeronaves militares modernas de Rusia. telesurtv.net El acuerdo para la venta de aeronaves fue firmado en marzo de este año luego de que la ONU levantara el embargo sobre la compra de armas convencionales en octubre de 2020.
(2023-11-29). Al menos 120 muertos por fenómeno de El Niño en Kenia. telesurtv.net Las inundaciones han provocado muertes, desplazamientos, brotes de enfermedades y destrucción de infraestructuras y propiedades.
(2023-11-29). Senado brasileño aprueba adhesión de Bolivia a Mercosur. telesurtv.net El senador Chico Rodrigues manifestó que la aprobación de la propuesta es importante para la expansión del comercio en América del Sur.
(2023-11-29). Alrededor de 3.960 personas han muerto por violencia en Haití. telesurtv.net La violencia sexual contra mujeres, niñas y niños es ejercida por las pandillas en Haití.
(2023-11-29). Presidente de Brasil arriba a Arabia Saudita. telesurtv.net Lula da Silva había informado que se encontraba "de camino a Riad, capital de Arabia Saudita, para una serie de agendas de interés nacional".
(2023-11-29). Celebran inconstitucionalidad de contrato minero en Panamá. telesurtv.net Se prevé que las celebraciones se prolonguen a lo largo de esta jornada y se han replicado en diferentes localidades del país.
(2023-11-29). Continúa cierre de campaña Venezuela Toda. telesurtv.net Es una batalla por la vida lo que tenemos en frente, es una batalla para que nuestros hijos se sientan orgullosos de lo que estamos haciendo en estos días.
(2023-11-29). Gobierno de Nicaragua muestra condiciones de Rolando àÅlvarez. telesurtv.net Mediante un comunicado, el Gobierno dio a conocer que garantiza las condiciones en el Sistema Penitenciario Nacional donde cumple la sanción de Traición a la Patria.
(2023-11-29). Siria denuncia agresiones de Israel ante la ONU. telesurtv.net Siria lamentó la demora de 50 días para llegar a un cese temporal y parcial de la agresión de las fuerzas de ocupación de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza.
(2023-11-29). Venezuela registra incremento económico durante los últimos nueve trimestres. telesurtv.net El mandatario destacó que los índices productivos se han evidenciado en los distintos rubros del país, y aseguró que el crecimiento es una tendencia que se mantiene.
(2023-11-29). Hamas acusa a Israel de violar tregua temporal en Gaza. telesurtv.net El vocero del brazo armado de Hamás, Abu Obeida, afirmó que Israel cometió "una clara violación" del acuerdo de tregua.
(2023-11-29). Rescatan exitosamente a 41 obreros atrapados en túnel de India. telesurtv.net El ministro de Transporte por Carretera y Autopistas afirmó que es "una de las operaciones de rescate más importantes"
(2023-11-29). Venezuela y Belarús instalan Comisión Conjunta de Alto Nivel. telesurtv.net La comisión basada en una hoja de ruta de 10 años fue instalada durante el encuentro "Geopolítica de Paz e Integración".
(2023-11-29). White Vigilante Appeals Murder Conviction, Seeks Release From Jail. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-11-29). A New Mood in the World Will Put an End to the Global Monroe Doctrine. dissidentvoice.org 
Tagreed Darghouth (Lebanon), from the series The Tree Within, a Palestinian Olive Tree, 2018. Every day since 7 October has felt like an International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, with hundreds of thousands gathering in Istanbul, a million in Jakarta, and then yet another million across Africa and Latin America to demand an end to the brutal attack being carried out by …
(2023-11-29). Are There Any Paranoids in the Stadium Tonight? Two Nights in Santiago With Roger Waters. counterpunch.org 
(2023-11-29). How Skewed Access to Land Has Fostered War in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
In 1945, 84.7% of cultivatable land in Palestine was "Arab-owned." The "newly established Israeli [military] forces in 1948 launched a major offensive" after Israel declared its independent statehood and after the surrounding Arab nations attacked. This was the setting for the "Nakba" (catastrophe); hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were forcibly displaced from homes and land.
(2023-11-29). Allison Transmission workers erupt in anger over details of UAW sellout contract: "The whole thing is loophole after loophole" wsws.org The contract brought back by the UAW bureaucracy is a brazen attack on workers' living standards, with sub-inflation raises which will leave workers poorer by the end of the four-year agreement.
(2023-11-29). A Tribute to Helen Halyard (November 24, 1950-November 28, 2023). wsws.org The unexpected and sudden death of Helen Halyard at the age of 73 deprives the working class in the United States and throughout the world of a courageous and selfless fighter for socialism.
(2023-11-29). Heightened US-China tensions impact Taiwan's presidential election campaign. wsws.org Next year's election has taken on global significance as the Biden administration, following on from Trump, has deliberately transformed Taiwan into a dangerous flashpoint for war with China.
(2023-11-29). "Society has plenty of resources, but the question is where are they going?"—Quebec teachers speak out as they launch indefinite strike. wsws.org The strike by 66,500 teachers has shut down approximately 40 percent of Quebec's public schools and set a militant example for the more than a half-million other provincial public sector workers across the province without contracts since March.
(2023-11-29). Why have right-wing forces attacked Adania Shibli's novel Minor Detail? wsws.org After the outbreak of the new Israeli war against Palestinians a number of critics discovered antisemitism in the book and denounced Shibli as a Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions activist.
(2023-11-29). COVID cases in the US have risen 50 percent in four weeks. wsws.org Undoutbedly, concentrations of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater will surge even more in the weeks ahead, as the impacts of record holiday travel on viral transmission are fully logged.
(2023-11-29). "Slow death": Israel weaponizes disease in the Gaza genocide. wsws.org Israel and its imperialist backers have used the destruction of hospitals, starvation and dehydration as weapons for the mass murder of the population of Gaza.
(2023-11-29). Drastically rising rents fuel growing homelessness in Germany. wsws.org Rising rents across the country mean the number of homeless people in Germany is also increasing dramatically.
(2023-11-29). Palestinian student Hisham Awartani issues powerful statement following Vermont shooting. wsws.org Prior to the reading of Awartani's statement at his vigil, Brown University President Christina Paxson was booed off the podium by students for refusing to endorse a ceasefire in Palestine and the divestment of Brown from war profiteers.
(2023-11-29). MGM Grand Detroit casino workers continue strike, as unions prepare new sellout. wsws.org Workers at the highly profitable Detroit casino earn as low as $11-$12 an hour and are still laboring under terms of a contract negotiated in 2015.
(2023-11-29). Graduate student union announces sellout deal before strike deadline at University of Southern California. wsws.org The TA is a sellout that would increase pay from only $35,700 a year to $40,000 a year, still below a living wage in the city of Los Angeles.
(2023-11-29). South Korean president visits Europe to promote US-led war drive against China. wsws.org Yoon's trip points to the integration of European imperialist powers into the web of military alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific to prepare for conflict with Beijing.
(2023-11-29). Australia: Western Sydney health workers protest Israel's genocide in Gaza. wsws.org For the second time in a week, workers demonstrated at Westmead Hospital in opposition to the assault on Palestine and Israel's targeting of health workers.
(2023-11-29). Many actors, stunt workers, and now production assistants oppose tentative SAG-AFTRA agreement. wsws.org Opposition continues to mount among rank and file actors and entertainment workers after details of the tentative agreement between SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) were released last Friday.
(2023-11-29). Government and unions seek to contain and suppress swelling Quebec public sector strike wave. wsws.org A class confrontation is rapidly coming to a head in Canada's second-most-populous province, with major implications for workers across North America and around the globe.
(2023-11-29). Israeli Tank Gunner Reveals Orders To Fire Indiscriminately Into Kibbutz. popularresistance.org Firsthand testimony by admittedly inexperienced Israeli tank operators reveals orders to open fire upon Israeli communities when Palestinian militants breached the fences encircling Gaza on October 7. | A glowing profile of an all-female tank company by Israel's N12 News network contains admissions by the 20-year-old captain — identified only as 'Karni' — that she was ordered by a "panicked" soldier to open fire on homes in the Holit kibbutz whether they contained civilians or not. | Ten Israelis were killed in Holit on October 7; no children were among the dead. | "The soldier points and tells me, "s…
(2023-11-28). The King Of Wall Street B.S. levernews.com 
(2023-11-28). Shortage of Weapons: Germany's Armed Forces, the Bundeswehr: "Would Only Last Two Days in a Battle" Due to Excessive Weapons Deliveries to Kiev. globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-28). Zelensky Paranoid About the Military and Warns Commanders to Stay Out of Politics. globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-28). UNESCO's Insidious Plan to "Regulate Social Media" and "Control Speech Online" globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-28). COP28 president caught in oil lobbying scandal: Secretly pushes fossil fuel agenda amidst climate leadership. nationofchange.org This conflict of interest, uncovered through an investigation by the Center for Climate Reporting (CCR), raises serious questions about the integrity of the UN climate summit leadership.
(2023-11-28). Al Mayadeen stresses commitment to martyrs and Palestine. plenglish.com Beirut, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) Al Mayadeen does not abandon its martyrs and the people of Palestine, the president of the Board of Directors of the pan-Arab network, Ghassan Ben Jeddou, stressed.
(2023-11-28). Cuban Parliament calls for second ordinary session. plenglish.com The sessions will begin on December 20 of this year, starting at 9: 00 a.m. (local time), at the Convention Palace in the capital. | According to previous information, the provincial governments of Cienfuegos and Las Tunas, as well as the Ministry of Industry, in its capacity as an Agency of the Central State Administration, will render an account at the meeting of the Legislative Body. | In both territories, compliance with the objectives and goals of the Economy Plan and the State Budget Law will be evaluated, with emphasis on the performance of basic services to the population, such as health, education, trans…
(2023-11-28). Jeremy Scahill: Biden Must Be Accountable for Cosigning Al-Shifa Hospital Lie. truthout.org The Intercept's Jeremy Scahill deconstructs Israel's narrative around Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital, including unsubstantiated allegations Hamas uses tunnels under the hospital as its command center — tunnels that Israel itself built. "We were told that this was like a Hamas Pentagon," says Scahill, who describes how the Israeli military's own evidence disproves its allegations that the hospital was… |
(2023-11-28). Justice and rule-of-law strengthen world peace — Pope Francis. plenglish.com Vatican City, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) In a message to the International Development Law Organization (IDLO), celebrating its 40th anniversary, Pope Francis recalls the importance of laws that protect the human person and authorities that enforce them.
(2023-11-28). Electricity Sabotage Alert in Venezuela Amid Essequibo Referendum. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez stated that state security agencies remain active to address any sabotage to the electrical system or the consultative referendum on Essequibo, to be held this Sunday, December 3. | This Monday, November 27, Rodríguez held a press conference after a meeting of the Council of Vice Presidents, where they reviewed all the aspects to be considered for the electoral event that will be held this weekend. | In her speech, Delcy Rodríguez sent a message to those who "are planning" to sabotage the National Electric Service (SEN) after reporting that national authorities are monito…
(2023-11-28). European Union Eases Some Illegal Sanctions Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The European Union (EU) agreed to relax some of the sanctions imposed on Venezuela, with the objective of "facilitating organizations to deliver humanitarian aid," in accordance with the recommendations of the United Nations. | The group currently consisting of 27 countries agreed to introduce exceptions to the asset freeze that the EU maintains against Venezuela, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burundi, Guinea, Lebanon, Burma, Nicaragua, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe. | Referring to United Nations (UN) resolution 2664, passed in 2022, the EU can carry out financial transactions if the objective is to ensure humanitarian assista…
(2023-11-28). Is It Time (Once Again) for Nonviolent Rebellion? tomdispatch.com When I was in my early twenties, I seriously considered murdering someone. He had given my best friend genital herpes, which many health practitioners then believed was the agent responsible for causing cervical cancer in women. (It wasn't.) Back in the 1970s, though, I believed that, by infecting my friend, he might have set in motion a process that would someday kill her. That he was an arrogant jerk made it that much easier for me to contemplate murdering him. But there was a larger context to my private dream of revenge. My anger was also fed by a growing awareness that so many of us were just then acquiring…
(2023-11-28). Thursday 11/30: No Money for Massacres Solidarity Phone Bank. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-11-28). Friday 12/1: Action Hour — Ceasefire Now. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-11-28). Wednesday 11/29: Bayanihan Youth Group: Let's Talk About Palestine Workshop. indybay.org 310 8th St. | Oakland, CA…
(2023-11-28). Friday 12/1: Writers Against the War on Gaza: Bay Area Teach-In. indybay.org Arab Cultural and Community Center | 2 Plaza St. | San Francisco, CA…
(2023-11-28). Thursday 11/30: Community Forum for Oakland Families. indybay.org La Escuelita (the Great Room) | 1050 2nd Ave | Oakland, CA…
(2023-11-28). Tuesday 11/28: Berkeley City Council Meeting for Ceasefire Resolution. indybay.org 1231 Addison St. | Berkeley, CA…
(2023-11-28). Wednesday 11/29: Marin Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Outside of Representative Huffman's office | 1002 4th Street and City Plaza | San Rafael, CA…
(2023-11-28). Wednesday 11/29: Free screening of "People of the Land" indybay.org The New Parkway Theater | 474 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612 | Oakland, CA…
(2023-11-28). Wednesday 11/29: Understanding Christian Zionism Teach-In. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-11-28). Thursday 11/30: November Codepink Community Call. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-11-28). Tuesday 11/28: Urgent Action: Immigrant Youth for Palestine Power Hour! indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-11-28). Was Don King A Hero More Than A Villain? A Look Back At Boxing Industry Legend. moguldom.com Don King is known on the surface for his boisterous behavior, fur coats, wild hair, and, then, later in life his MAGA stance. Beneath the bravado was a man considered one of the top boxing promoters ever. Boxing, however, can be a cut-throat sport. Some say King's legacy will show him as a hero for …
(2023-11-28). This open license must be revoked. mondoweiss.net 
The open license to weaponize antisemitism against any and all critics of Israel must be revoked.
(2023-11-28). Rot in the Civil Service. counterpunch.org 
There was no better example of Australia's politicised public service than its Home Affairs Secretary, Mike Pezzullo. In most other countries, he would have been the ideal conspirator in a coup, a tittletattler in the ranks and bound to brief against those he did not like. Give him a dagger, and he was bound to use it.
(2023-11-28). U.S. War Crimes Result in Hate Crimes. indybay.org While the United States continues to provide weapons for war crimes and genocide in Palestine, hate crimes toward Palestinians increased in the United States. Three Palestinians were shot last night in Vermont. This comes after a former US State Department was arrested for a racist rant and charged with a hate crime, after verbally assaulting a food vendor in New York City.
(2023-11-28). The Social Shame of Violence Against Women. counterpunch.org 
Women and men are now organizing across cultures and socioeconomic classes to challenge and change gender-based abuse and injustice. In Argentina, for example, there were 22 femicides in 2019, a number higher than the year before. Worldwide, the most common kind of gender violence is domestic violence, which occurs in the home or within the
(2023-11-28). The Dirty Tactics Of Zionist Censorship Against Pro-Palestine Voices. popularresistance.org Joining me to discuss this censorship is Dylan Saba, a staff attorney with Palestine Legal. He was commissioned by an editor at The Guardian newspaper to write about the campaign to silence voices critical of Israel's assault but was then informed shortly before the piece was to be published that the newspaper would not run it. So let's begin with this level of censorship which is probably unprecedented since maybe immediately after the events of 9/11. I was one of them attempting to denounce the calls to invade Iraq. But let's lay out its intensity, its reach, and then let's go into perhaps the causes of it.
(2023-11-28). 38 Congressional Lawmakers Won't Seek Reelection in 2024. truthout.org Dozens of lawmakers within Congress are opting not to run for reelection in 2024, signaling a growing discontent with the extremely partisan and dysfunctional way the legislative branch of the federal government has operated in recent months. Thirty-eight members of Congress — seven Senators and 31 members of the House of Representatives — have said they will not seek reelection next year. |
(2023-11-28). Trump's Latest Legal Defense: He Didn't Take Oath to "Support" the Constitution. truthout.org Lawyers for former President Donald Trump filed a brief with the Colorado state Supreme Court this week arguing that a constitutional provision that would disallow him from being able to run for the presidency again in 2024 should be ignored because, as they put it, he never made an oath, as president, to "support" the Constitution. The argument is one of semantics, as the president of the United… |
(2023-11-28). The Climate Justice Shot Heard 'Round The World. popularresistance.org In 1775, the first battles of the American Revolution began in Massachusetts at Lexington and Concord with what is now known as the "shot heard 'round the world." | Three miles away, at an airport known as Hanscom Field, climate activists are launching what might be the newest shot to ring across a warming planet: No new private jet infrastructure. | Located 14 miles outside Boston, Hanscom is New England's largest private jet port. Private jets are the epitome of private excess at public and planetary expense. They pollute between 10 and 20 times more per passenger than commercial flights.
(2023-11-28). What Exactly Are US Special Forces Doing in Israel? globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-28). United Kingdom's Rwanda Deportation Ruling Offers Assange Hope. popularresistance.org The judgment of the Supreme Court on the illegality of deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda was given massive publicity in connection with the sacking of Home Secretary Suella Braverman, but in fact it is a decision of much wider significance. | It also has great relevance to the coming High Court hearing on Julian Assange, both in terms of the arguments, some of which are common to both cases, and the stance of the judges, some of whom are also common to both cases. | Let me start with the point on which the Supreme Court decision turned — whether or not the court should independently determine whether…
(2023-11-28). World's largest iceberg breaks free in Antarctica. nationofchange.org "It was grounded since 1986 but eventually it was going to decrease (in size) sufficiently to lose grip and start moving. I spotted first movement back in 2020."
(2023-11-28). Sunday 12/3: Nancy Pelosi Intervention: "Ceasefire! No $ for Netanyahu's Genocide" indybay.org Nancy Pelosi's house, 2640 Broadway nr. Divisadero, San Francisco…
(2023-11-28). Report: Oil and gas production set to escalate under landmark US climate law. nationofchange.org Increased supply is largely going into exports as massive buildout of LNG export terminals undermines the Biden administration's much-touted climate legacy.
(2023-11-28). From a Released Hamas Captive: "I will forever be a prisoner of gratitude because she did not leave here with a lifelong psychological trauma." globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-28). Gaza Truce Brings Lull in Attacks on US Troops in Iraq and Syria. news.antiwar.com Since October 17, US troops based in Iraq and Syria have come under steady rocket and drone fire. At least 73 attacks have been carried out on US bases in the two countries, but they have stopped since the truce between Israel and Hamas to facilitate the hostage deal came into effect on Friday. According …
(2023-11-28). Israel and Hamas Exchange Prisoners for the Fifth Day. news.antiwar.com Israel and Hamas exchanged prisoners for the fifth straight day on Tuesday as the extension of the initial four-day truce appears to be successful despite the two sides blaming the other for briefly violating the ceasefire earlier in the day. Hamas released 12 more hostages, including 10 Israelis and two foreign nationals. Qatar's Foreign Ministry …
(2023-11-28). NATO Chief Urges Members to 'Stay the Course' on Ukraine. news.antiwar.com NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday urged alliance members to continue funding the proxy war in Ukraine amid growing signs that Western support for the conflict is waning. "We just have to stay the course. This is about also about our security interests," Stoltenberg told reporters ahead of a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in …
(2023-11-28). Russia's Lavrov to Attend OSCE Meeting in NATO Member North Macedonia. news.antiwar.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov plans to attend a meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) from November 30 to December 1. To facilitate Lavrov's trip, Bulgaria and North Macedonia have agreed to temporarily suspend a ban on Russian planes flying in their airspace. The invitation has prompted Ukraine and the …
(2023-11-28). Sen. McConnell Says Calls to Condition Israel Aid are 'Ridiculous'. news.antiwar.com Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Tuesday dismissed growing calls to condition military aid to Israel, calling them "ridiculous," as Israel has been killing civilians at a historic pace in Gaza. "Our relationship with Israel is the closest national security relationship of any country in the world. And to condition, in effect, our assistance …
(2023-11-28). Why First Nations People Regard America's Thanksgiving Day as a National Day of Mourning. globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-28). The Lord of "Vaccines" and the "Health Terrorist Ideology". Where Do You Think this Is Going? Get Off that Crazy Train. globalresearch.ca "A tyrant needs above all a tyrant-state, so he will use a million little civil servant tyrants who each have a trivial task to perform, and each will perform that task competently, and without remorse"
(2023-11-28). Germany's 'Military Schengen' Proposal: To Ease the Movement of NATO Troops across the European Union" globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-27). Critical role played by supply chains in focus ahead of expo. ecns.cn China's efforts to advance its industrial system will effectively bolster the global industry and supply chains, empowering both international and domestic businesses to capitalize on a multitude of market opportunities and boost their willingness to invest.
(2023-11-27). Yangtze belt development to get boost. ecns.cn A key meeting of the Communist Party of China highlighted on Monday the need to advance the high-quality development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, calling for unwavering efforts to protect its ecology and environment and propel innovations in science and technology.
(2023-11-27). Industrial firms make steady recovery. ecns.cn China's industrial enterprises saw profits rise for a third straight month in October, an official survey showed on Monday, adding to a run of indicators pointing to a stabilizing economy.
(2023-11-27). Wenchang emerging as nation's first commercial space launch hub. ecns.cn Wenchang, a city in South China's Hainan province, is all set to ramp up its position as the hub of commercial spacecraft launches.
(2023-11-27). China's growth target of 5% will be reached, says central bank. ecns.cn China's central bank said on Monday that it expects the annual GDP growth target of around 5 percent will be reached, as the economy continues to return to the normal track.
(2023-11-27). Calls grow to extend truce in Palestine-Israel conflict. ecns.cn China's top diplomat Wang Yi will travel to New York to chair a UN Security Council high-level meeting on the Palestinian-Israeli issue on November 29, which is believed to be the latest effort by international community.
(2023-11-27). COP28 to send positive signal to international community. ecns.cn During the upcoming COP28 climate conference, China and the U.S. will hold a "methane and non-carbon dioxide greenhouse gas summit" with the UAE chair, to which other countries are invited to participate.
(2023-11-27). Xi chairs leadership meeting on Yangtze River Economic Belt development, CPC leadership over foreign affairs. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Monday held a meeting to review guidelines on policies and measures for further promoting the high-quality development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt.
(2023-11-27). Malaysia's visa-free policy welcomed. ecns.cn Malaysia's new visa-free policy for Chinese travelers is a positive response to China's announcement that it will grant unilateral, visa-free entry to travelers from six countries including Malaysia, tourism industry insiders said.
(2023-11-28). Nefecon approved for use in China. ecns.cn Everest Medicines announced to media on Monday that China's National Medical Products Administration has approved its innovative medicine Nefecon for the treatment of primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy in adults at risk of disease progression.
(2023-11-28). China Eastern launches first flight between Jinan and Oceania. ecns.cn China Eastern Airlines launched the first flight between Jinan, capital of East China's Shandong province, and Sydney, Australia on Monday.
(2023-11-28). Chinese chip company unveils new self-developed CPU. ecns.cn Chinese chip company Loongson Technology unveiled its latest self-developed central processing unit, or CPU, in Beijing on Tuesday, which can be used in multiple applications across different platforms.
(2023-11-28). Elderly taking advantage of off-peak tours. ecns.cn In the year to mid-October, the number of travelers aged over 55 making bookings on its platform was double that in the same period last year, when strict COVID-19 pandemic precautions were in place.
(2023-11-28). China to chair UN meeting on Palestinian-Israeli issue. ecns.cn China, the rotating president of the United Nations Security Council for November, will hold a high-level meeting of the council on the Palestinian-Israeli issue on Wednesday, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin announced.
(2023-11-28). Committee calls for action on adolescents' mental health. ecns.cn New techniques and multidisciplinary measures should be applied to intervention in adolescents' mental health, an expert said in response to the grim psychological issues affecting students in China.
(2023-11-28). 4 Chinese teens among 5 people killed in Canada crash. ecns.cn Five people — four teenagers and a 42-year-old woman — were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Huntsville, Canada, on Saturday, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
(2023-11-28). Private sector sees more benefits from tax relief measures. ecns.cn China has appointed Hu Jinglin as Party secretary of the State Taxation Administration, the tax authority said on its website on Tuesday.
(2023-11-28). PBOC vows to maintain the stability of renminbi. ecns.cn The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, has reinforced its commitment to guarding the stability of the renminbi exchange rate after taking effective measures to cope with a transitory weakening of the Chinese currency in the past months.
(2023-11-28). Biden to skip UN's COP28, a major climate meeting. ecns.cn U.S. President Joe Biden, who has called climate change "the ultimate threat to humanity", won't attend the United Nations' major climate change summit that begins Thursday in Dubai.
(2023-11-28). Newly reported AIDS cases in Beijing down 49 pecent since 2016. ecns.cn The overall HIV/AIDS epidemic in Beijing is at a low prevalence level, with a steady decline in the number of new cases, said the city's center for disease control and prevention on Sunday.
(2023-11-28). BRI links countries together: Malaysian student in China. ecns.cn "The Belt and Road Initiative(BRI) is like a bridge, not only bringing countries closer but also profoundly impacting my life," said Joyce Ling Chieng Ying, a Malaysian student at Beijing Jiaotong University.
(2023-11-28). China's manned space engineering project delegation kicks off six-day visit to HK and Macao SARs. ecns.cn A delegation of China's manned space engineering project is paying a six-day visit to Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions from Tuesday through Sunday, the China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO) announced on Tuesday.
(2023-11-28). Chinese Ministry of Public Security releases 10 typical cases of cracking down on cyberspace violence, illegal crimes. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Public Security released 10 typical cases of cracking down on cases of cyberspace violence and illegal crimes.
(2023-11-28). Main artery of Shenzhen-Zhongshan link across Pearl River in Guangdong Province completed>. ecns.cn The main artery of the 24-kilometer-long Shenzhen-Zhongshan link in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) was completed on Tuesday, marking the most significant progress before the project is scheduled to open to traffic in 2024.
(2023-11-28). Crystal ice drifts in Heihe River. ecns.cn Crystal ice floats in the upper stream of Heihe River in Qilian County, Haibei Tibetan autonomous prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province.
(2023-11-28). Humboldt penguins visit parks in Nanjing. ecns.cn Two captive-bred penguins from Nanjing Underwater World visit a park to enjoy the colorful winter scenery, drawing visitors in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, Nov. 27, 2023.
(2023-11-28). Hamas releases 4th batch of hostages. ecns.cn Hamas on Monday handed over the fourth batch of 11 Israeli hostages held in Gaza to the Red Cross.
(2023-11-28). Xinhai ro-ro passenger terminal to start trial run in Haikou. ecns.cn Aerial view of the Xinhai ro-ro passenger terminal in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 27, 2023. The new ferry terminal is planned to start trial run on Wednesday.
(2023-11-28). Giant pandas enjoy sunshine in Sichuan. ecns.cn Giant panda pigeon cubs Yu Ke and Yu Ai play in the sunshine at Chongqing Zoo, Nov. 27, 2023.
(2023-11-28). Winter scenery of Sayram Lake in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Fishermen fish on Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Surrounded by the snow-capped Tianshan Mountains, Sayram Lake, the largest alpine lake, shines under the blue sky.
(2023-11-28). Shenzhen-Zhongshan link in Greater Bay Area completed. ecns.cn Shenzhen-Zhongshan link is a core transportation hub project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
(2023-11-28). Natural scenery of Ganquan Grand Canyon in Shaanxi. ecns.cn Sunshine has cast into the red cliffs of Ganquan Grand Canyon in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, forming a stunning view.
(2023-11-28). Good swimmer! Wild boar swims across Yangtze River in Nanjing. ecns.cn A staff member of the Nanjing Maritime Bureau spotted a wild boar swimming across the Yangtze River in east China's Jiangsu Province on Monday evening.
(2023-11-28). Insights | Former French Prime Minister calls for global consensus on climate action. ecns.cn The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) is about to commence in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Former French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin has said that the current situation of climate change is severe, and the most urgent task is to implement the Paris Agreement and take concrete actions. Raffarin called for taking climate action as an opportunity to build global consensus. "ÄÄ…
(2023-11-28). A look at Assange from inside the CIA, State Department & U.S. Military. mronline.org You may have heard of Julian Assange, but chances are that you haven't heard about him from inside the CIA, State Department and U.S. military.
(2023-11-28). Cuba's economists committed to Che's example. mronline.org On the eve of Economist's Day, it is important to review some aspects of Che's core ideas on the Political Economy of Socialism and especially when for some the solution to current problems is to completely free the market and reduce the role of the State in the economy.
(2023-11-28). ExxonMobil's land grab. mronline.org 
In 2014/15, the most sinister and predatory oil corporation in the world, ExxonMobil-an avowed enemy of Venezuela-discovered oil in land and sea of the disputed territory.
(2023-11-28). Ben Norton and Kevin Gosztola on Javier Milei's Election in Argentina. scheerpost.com 
By Kevin Gosztola / The Dissenter On this week's episode, Ben Norton, the editor of Geopolitical Economy Report, returns to the show to discuss the election result in Argentina. 'Libertarian' fascist Javier Milei beat center-right candidate Sergio Massa, who is Argentina's economic minister. Ben outlines who Milei is, how he became a popular figure, and the …
(2023-11-28). Israeli Tank Gunner Reveals Orders to Fire Indiscriminately Into Kibbutz — Report. scheerpost.com 
(2023-11-28). Patrick Lawrence: Media's Fatal Compromises. scheerpost.com 
(2023-11-28). Nov 28, 2023. sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ Lou Rawls — You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine Gaza and the Anti-Semitism Hoax, by Ron Unz The Greatest Evil is War, by Chris Hedges (Video) The Unspoken Elephant in the Room of Netanyahu's Intent in Gaza, by Alastair Crooke Inside AIPAC's Strategy to Back Israel's Cheerleaders and Punish the Squad, by Naomi LaChance Hamas Before and After Oct. 7, by As'ad AbuKhalil Genocidal Zionists Reveal Their True, Hideous Faces, by Kevin Barrett More lies, unprecedented destruction… by Mazin Qumsiyeh The masterful propaganda of 'deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust,' by Tom Suarez Wh…
(2023-11-28). Cuba's Ambassador to UN discusses China's role in the UNSC. america.cgtn.com 
CGTN's Elaine Reyes briefly spoke with Cuba's Ambassador to the United Nations, Gerardo Peñalver Portal, about China's impact on the organization and its month as president in the United Nations Security Council.
(2023-11-28). MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM: Ask MVC Anything. levernews.com
(2023-11-28). Saturday 12/9: The War in Ukraine: Which Path Leads to Peace with Justice? indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St (near Ellis), SF | 7 blocks from Civic Center BART, on/near Muni #5, 19, 27, 31, 38, 49 | Wheelchair accessible ‚ôø…
(2023-11-28). Montana's Visionary Conservationists. counterpunch.org 
It's that time of year to be grateful for the good things, people and places in our lives. And given how quickly our state is changing in these days of endless promotion and development, Montanans might want to give thanks for those visionary conservationists who saw what was coming, broke with those who claimed the
(2023-11-28). The Feds Finally Banned the Use of Cyanide Bombs on BLM Lands. counterpunch.org 
The Biden Administration's Department of Interior has formally banned M-44 or what are known as cyanide bombs, from 245 million acres of Bureau of Land Management federal lands. M-44 are spring-loaded ejectors that contain cyanide poison that has been used for decades to kill predators. The M-44 is indiscriminate killing or poisoning any animals or,
(2023-11-28). Selected Articles: The History of US-NATO Led Wars: "Exporting Democracy" Through Acts of Subversion and Infiltration. globalresearch.ca 
By The American-led NATO attacked Serbia and Montenegro with military aircraft between March to June 1999. The often indiscriminate manner …
(2023-11-28). Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity: Netanyahu Has Ordered Mass Murder, a Blatant Violation of International Law. globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-28). Wednesday 11/29: SF: Shut it down! For Palestine. indybay.org Blackrock, 400 Howard st, SF…
(2023-11-28). El Salvador has largest army in Central America. plenglish.com When President Nayib Bukele took office in 2019, he promised to increase the number of military personnel to 40,000 troops. Today, it has reached 24,500, the highest compared with Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, where there are 27,460 police officers. | La Prensa Gráfica newspaper indicated that in the last five years, the defense budget has increased from 141 to 250.6 million dollars in 2023. The military forces currently participate in missions in the war declared against gangs along with the police. | The data published in the digital magazine states that El Salvador is the second Central American country…
(2023-11-28). Finland's policy on common border is irrational, says Grushko. plenglish.com Moscow, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) The Finnish Government's decision to shut the checkpoints on the border with Russia is irrational, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said after addressing reporters during the International Forum Primakov Readings on Tuesday.
(2023-11-28). Forty-one percent of imported firearms are in Paraguay's black market. plenglish.com Asunción, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) Forty-one percent of the firearms imported by Paraguay in the last four years are in the hands of criminal gangs, according to a specialized official institution quoted by àöltima Hora on Monday.
(2023-11-28). World's first transatlantic flight on 100% sustainable aviation fuel takes off. imperial.ac.uk The world's first transatlantic flight run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel is taking off today from London Heathrow, bound for New York.
(2023-11-28). Iran, Russia Discuss Cooperation in BRICS. infobrics.org Ranking diplomats from Iran and Russia weighed plans for closer cooperation between the two states within the framework of BRICS, which Iran will officially join in January 2024…
(2023-11-28). The Arctic for China's Green Energy Transition. infobrics.org Chinese Perspective on the Arctic and its Implication for Nordic Countries…
(2023-11-28). Argentina Would Benefit from Joining BRICS. infobrics.org Argentinian president-elect Javier Milei's team in charge of international relations is reportedly weighing up whether Argentina should proceed with joining BRICS or not. This, according to experts the team has consulted, represents "an opportunity rather than a risk" for the country…
(2023-11-28). German military "would only last two days in a battle" due to weapons deliveries to Kiev. infobrics.org Germany will face deindustrialisation if sanctions on Russian energy continue, warns CEO.
(2023-11-28). 'Military Schengen' shows EU nothing more than geopolitical pendant of NATO. infobrics.org The EU has definitely exposed its role long before the SMO. Officially an economic alliance, the loose bureaucratic superstate demonstrated that it's nothing more than a geopolitical pendant of NATO, and by extension, of the US. The EU "broke the ice" last year by officially sending weapons to the Kiev regime and hasn't stopped doing so ever since. Its de facto unification with NATO structures is effectively over and the belligerent alliance is now simply looking for ways to make it de jure, which would give its forces free rein over the entire continent.
(2023-11-28). Kiev's military official believes conflict will go beyond Ukraine. infobrics.org If hostilities begin in any other country, it will certainly not be on Russian initiative, but by NATO itself, which has repeatedly shown interest in internationalizing its aggression against Russia, involving new territories in the war.
(2023-11-28). Exploiting the Potential of the Việt Nam-China-Russia International Railway Line. infobrics.org
(2023-11-28). BRICS Expansion Elevates Bloc's Reach and Influence in Global Governance: How Will Expansion Benefit the African Continent. infobrics.org The BRICS' Johannesburg II Declaration simply states that "the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and BRICS cooperation presents opportunities for the continent to transition away from its historic role as a commodity exporter towards higher productivity value addition…
(2023-11-28). China and the Arctic: Reflections in 2023. infobrics.org Is there really a Russian-Chinese partnership in the Arctic? What is China's role in the Arctic and how far does it go beyond climate change and environmental protection? These are some of the most hotly debated questions in Arctic security studies…
(2023-11-28). Australia's Role in the Bombing of Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com Kellie Tranter Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands in front of an Israeli Air Force F-35 fighter jet at the Air Force's Nevatim base in southern Israel, undated (Photo: Amos Ben Gershom/Office of the President of Israel) Australian-equipped Israeli Air Force F-35 Joint Strike Fighters are being used to commit what amounts to war crimes in Gaza…
(2023-11-28). Banned Books, Arrests and Police Supression in the UK. libya360.wordpress.com Craig Murray At Saturday's great march in support of Palestine in London, police arrested members of the Communist Party of Great Britain Marxist-Leninist (CPGBML) for having a pamphlet on sale on their stall. Harpal-Brar-Zionism: A Racist, Anti-Semitic and Reactionary Tool of Imperialism The "illegal" pamphlet is entitled Zionism: A Racist, Anti-Semitic and Reactionary Tool of Imperialism….
(2023-11-28). Historic March Demands an End to Canada's Complicity in Israel's Crimes in Palestine. libya360.wordpress.com Tanupriya Singh Ottawa on November 25. 100,000 people marched in the Canadian capital on November 25 to demand a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the complicity of the Canadian government in Israel's ongoing violence and colonization of Palestine 100,000 people took to the streets in Canada's capital of Ottawa on November 25…
(2023-11-28). Palestinian Resistance and the Crisis of Liberal Humanism. libya360.wordpress.com Yanis Iqbal Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, launched by Hamas on October 7, 2023, was a huge blow to the settler-colonial state of Israel: Al-Qassam Brigades captured 20 settlements and 11 military sites in merely a few hours. The attacks on Israeli civilian and military outposts destroyed the narcissistic sense of security associated with the carefully orchestrated narratives of…
(2023-11-28). What Would a Just Peace in Palestine Look Like? libya360.wordpress.com The Eclectic Radical A meme on Twitter has been asking "Where do the Israeli Jews go?" as if this is the supreme gotcha and this question completely invalidates all discussion of Palestinian liberation, as if Palestinian self-determination automatically means rendering the entire population of Israel homeless and stateless. This ignores the fact that the mere…
(2023-11-28). 'Subsidizing Abuse' investigates Minnesota's affordable housing industry's record of worker exploitation—while receiving millions in public dollars. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in At least $84 Million in Minnesota state and municipal funds earmarked for affordable housing projects have gone towards contractors with records or accusations of worker exploitation, from wage theft to misclassification to labor trafficking to sexual abuse, according to a new Subsidizing Abu…
(2023-11-28). House GOP-Led Hearing Is a Trojan Horse for Social Security Cuts, Critics Warn. truthout.org The Republican-controlled House Budget Committee is set to convene a hearing Wednesday to examine legislation that would establish a so-called fiscal commission for the U.S. debt, a proposal that critics have called a Trojan horse for Social Security and Medicare cuts. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), a longtime proponent of Social Security cuts, described such a commission as one of his top… |
(2023-11-28). Survey: Which Children Visit ED for Mental Health Concerns, and Why. jamanetwork.com More children seek care for mental health disorders today than a decade ago, researchers have shown. During that time, the proportion of pediatric visits to the emergency department (ED) for mental health symptoms increased relative to visits related to other health concerns. Now, a report by the National Center for Health Statistics quantifies the characteristics of children who tended to seek care in the ED for mental health concerns using data from more than 1 million visits between 2018 and 2021.
(2023-11-28). Heat-Related Deaths From CVD Expected to Surge by Midcentury. jamanetwork.com The number of excess cardiovascular disease (CVD) deaths related to extreme heat is projected to climb to 4320 deaths per year in the US by 2065, an increase of 162% compared with the period between 2008 and 2019. The estimates are based on a model that assumes adherence to proposed emissions reduction policies. However, should levels of emissions grow substantially, that number could reach 5491 excess CVD deaths by midcentury—an increase of 233% compared with the current period.
(2023-11-28). Time-Restricted Eating Tested for Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes. jamanetwork.com People who limited the time they spent eating each day to an 8-hour window between 12 pm and 8 pm lost more weight after 6 months than those who restricted calories, according to results from a randomized clinical trial that involved 75 adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants in the time-restricted eating group found it easier to stick to their intervention than did participants in the calorie-restriction group. No participants reported serious adverse events in the study published in JAMA Network Open.
(2023-11-28). WHO: What Regulators Should Consider for AI in Health Care. jamanetwork.com A new publication by the World Health Organization (WHO) identifies key areas for governments and regulatory bodies to consider when integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into health care. The areas of regulation include transparency about AI technology development, external validation of data, and collaboration among stakeholders to maintain the regulatory compliance of AI products throughout their life cycles.
(2023-11-28). Convalescent Plasma Lowered Risk of Death in COVID-19 ARDS. jamanetwork.com Patients with COVID-19—induced acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS, who were treated with convalescent plasma from recovered donors between September 2020 through March 2022 had a lower risk of death at about 1 month compared with those who received standard care, according to results from 475 participants, almost all of whom were also treated with glucocorticoids. About 35% of participants in the treatment group died by day 28 compared with 45% in the standard-care group.
(2023-11-28). Daily Exercise May Offset Otherwise Sedentary Lifestyle. jamanetwork.com Remaining sedentary for more than 12 hours daily was linked with a higher risk of death than being sedentary for 8 hours—but a little more than 20 minutes of exercise closed the gap, according to a review of 4 prospective cohort studies involving almost 12‚ÄØ000 participants aged 50 years or older. There was no association between sedentary time and mortality risk for people who were largely inactive but engaged in moderate to vigorous physical activity for more than 22 minutes a day, based on accelerometer data.
(2023-11-28). FDA Will Evaluate First Self-Administered FluMist Vaccine. jamanetwork.com The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) agreed to review an application to allow eligible adult patients to self-administer FluMist, AstraZeneca's nasal spray flu vaccine that uses a live, weakened version of the virus to prompt an immune response. Under the application, caregivers would also be able to administer the vaccine to people aged 2 to 49 years who are not immunocompromised.
(2023-11-28). CDC Report: Health Worker Mental Health Crisis Continued in 2022. jamanetwork.com Health workers continued to experience higher levels of burnout and worse mental health in 2022 than in 2018, according to a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analysis of survey results from 3395 workers, 551 of whom were health workers. About 44% of health workers indicated that they were somewhat or very likely to look for a new job in 2022.
(2023-11-28). Long-Term Blood Pressure Control After Hypertensive Pregnancy. jamanetwork.com This clinical trial assesses whether physician-guided self-management of antihypertensive medication results in persistently lower blood pressure after a hypertensive pregnancy compared with usual care.
(2023-11-28). Characterizing Gender Descriptions for Trials Registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. jamanetwork.com This cross-sectional, exploratory study uses ClinicalTrials.gov data from trials initiated on or after January 18, 2017, to characterize the use of a new free-text "gender eligibility description" data field; reports the frequency of gender identity terms used; and assesses the correct or incorrect use of the field.
(2023-11-28). Review of Obesity Management in Adults. jamanetwork.com This Review summarizes current evidence regarding the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of obesity.
(2023-11-28). Made of Flower and Flame: Poetry and Climate Change. jamanetwork.com The natural world, long a source of delight and repose and so often celebrated in poetry, is changing. As the impact of human activity harmful to the earth's climate and global health continues to be documented, so too has contemporary poetry responded in its own terms in the work of poets like Gary Snyder and Terry Tempest Williams, and in this issue's "Persephone Explains Global Warming." Florid, overheated language evokes the globe's astonishing variety of biota and the threat posed by rising temperatures. "Unphas[ed] tides" and "blister[ed] trees" are metaphors for nature gone awry. The poem's version of the…
(2023-11-28). Persephone Explains Global Warming. jamanetwork.com She has realized: all these years in Hell have made her powerful. She whirls back from the underworld, skirts made of flowers but also, now, flame. She dares the sun to come closer, flirts with the moon, unphasing the tides. She offers fruit to passersby, out of season: mango, blood orange, avocado, overripe pineapple. She blisters the trees with her passing. It's not enough to bring back spring: hurricanes, volcanoes, tornadoes, wildfires, tsunamis in her dance. If the poles switch polarity, if the icecaps are melting, she'll be singing: "Put the blame on Mame, boys," in a satin dress, a film-noir femme fatale i…
(2023-11-28). Self-Sampling Strategy to Increase Cervical Cancer Screening. jamanetwork.com This randomized clinical trial assessed rates of adherence to undergo cervical cancer screening by comparing response rates to various outreach strategies among individuals who were due or overdue for screening and who had unknown screening history.
(2023-11-28). Toripalimab Plus Chemotherapy for Recurrent or Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. jamanetwork.com This multicenter, double-blind, randomized trial conducted in nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC)—endemic regions assesses whether toripalimab in combination with gemcitabine-cisplatin as first-line treatment for recurrent or metastatic NPC, compared with gemcitabine-cisplatin alone, will significantly improve progression-free survival and overall survival among chemotherapy-naive patients with recurrent or metastatic NPC.
(2023-11-28). USPSTF Recommendation on Screening for Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply The USPSTF appreciates the viewpoints expressed in the Letters to the Editor regarding the Recommendation Statement on screening for lipid disorders in children and adolescents.
(2023-11-28). Treatment of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in US Nursing Homes—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply Dr Bergman highlights a number of important potential barriers to COVID-19 antiviral treatment use in nursing homes, including rapidly evolving guidelines concerning the use of monoclonal antibodies, insufficient supply of recommended monoclonal antibodies, and high staffing needs to administer monoclonal antibodies intravenously. These factors likely contributed to the low antiviral treatment rates observed in our study, when monoclonal antibodies were the only treatment available.
(2023-11-28). USPSTF Recommendation on Screening for Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents. jamanetwork.com To the Editor We disagree with the recent recommendation from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) against lipid screening in the pediatric population. If misinterpreted, this statement could have widespread implications that adversely affect the health of youths with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). Familial hypercholesterolemia is a relatively common semidominant genetic condition that, if untreated, leads to cumulative exposure to low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
(2023-11-28). USPSTF Recommendation on Screening for Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents. jamanetwork.com To the Editor The preamble to the USPSTF Recommendation Statement on screening for lipid disorders in children and adolescents states that the USPSTF is committed to mitigating the health inequities that prevent people from fully benefiting from preventive services. However, the conclusion of that Recommendation Statement that there is insufficient evidence to recommend screening for lipid disorders in children and adolescents may contribute to inequities in the prevention of heart disease later in life.
(2023-11-28). USPSTF Recommendation on Screening for Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents. jamanetwork.com To the Editor The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality describes the USPSTF as follows: "The USPSTF works to improve the health of people nationwide by making evidenced-based recommendations on effective ways to prevent disease and prolong life." This is a serious and important mandate.
(2023-11-28). Treatment of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in US Nursing Homes. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent Research Letter examined COVID-19 treatment rates in US nursing homes from May 31, 2021, through December 25, 2022, and found that only 1 in 4 nursing home residents with COVID-19 had been treated with antiviral treatments and that more than 40% of nursing homes reported never administering any oral antiviral or monoclonal antibody treatment in the 19-month study window. As a practicing nursing home attending physician and medical director, I wish to elaborate on some of the barriers to treatment in nursing homes to highlight policy changes that could improve treatment rates in future pande…
(2023-11-28). The Foundation of Ethics, The Public Service of Professions. jamanetwork.com
(2023-11-28). Immunotherapy for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. jamanetwork.com Due to a unique immune substrate consisting of abundant lymphocytic infiltration, high programmed death—ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression, and the presence of several immune targets (CD40, CD70, CD80, and CD86), there is a strong biological rationale for incorporating immunotherapy in the treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). Nonkeratinizing histological subtypes encompass more than 95% of NPC cases in endemic areas, and NPC is largely linked to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection, providing an additional immune-prone factor through the expression of EBV antigens and CD4+/CD8+ T-cell target proteins. In thi…
(2023-11-28). How popular are post-growth and post-capitalist ideas? Some recent data. mronline.org Here is a list of studies, surveys and polling results that shed some light on popular perceptions of post-growth and post-capitalist ideas.
(2023-11-28). Conformist Democrats Have Been in Denial. Now They're in a Panic. counterpunch.org 
(2023-11-28). Conformist Democrats Have Been in Denial. Now They're in a Panic. counterpunch.org Over the weekend, Politico published the latest in a tidal wave of stories about President Biden's dwindling prospects for re-election. Under the headline "The Polls Keep Getting Worse for Biden," the article pointed out that Biden is trailing the presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump in a large majority of the latest polling. The trend is
(2023-11-28). "Lucifer's Banker: The Untold Story of How I Destroyed Swiss Bank Secrecy" globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-28). Israel's Insidious Narrative About Palestinian Prisoners. globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-28). From South Africa to Palestine, apartheid will fall. liberationnews.org 
It may be tempting to feel hopeless in the face of Israel's seemingly omnipotent power over Palestinians, but in reality, Israel cannot win. We can look to the example of South Africa, where a colonial apartheid system was toppled in 1994, to understand some of the key factors that will ultimately lead to the end of apartheid in historic Palestine.
(2023-11-28). The Myth That Putin Was Bent On Conquering Ukraine. popularresistance.org There is a growing body of compelling evidence showing that Russia and Ukraine were involved in serious negotiations to end the war in Ukraine right after it started on 24 February 2022 (see below). These talks were facilitated by Turkish President Recep Erdogan and former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and featured detailed and candid discussions on the terms of a possible settlement. | By all accounts, these negotiations, which took place in March-April 2022, were making real progress when Britain and the US told Ukrainian President Zelensky to abandon them, which he did.
(2023-11-28). The Myth that Putin Was Bent on Conquering Ukraine and Creating a Greater Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-28). The Unfulfilled promises of the Fort Laramie Treaty: A deep dive into a century-old conflict between the US and Native Nations. nationofchange.org Uncovering historical injustices—the ongoing struggle of the Sioux Nation against treaty violations.
(2023-11-28). Evidence shows Israel killed many of its own citizens on Oct. 7, then blamed Hamas. liberationnews.org 
Israel tanks and helicopters fired indiscriminately on Israeli homes and cars.
(2023-11-28). Asylum policy: how to create a permanent crisis. indybay.org The principle of repression instead of adapting the asylum system to changing circumstances had long been established by this time. The discourse is being whipped up from the right. In its dispatch, the (German) Federal Council justifies its repressive package of measures with the dissatisfied mood among the population towards "delinquent asylum seekers."
(2023-11-28). Anti-Abortion Groups Made Sure Abortion Ban Exceptions Didn't Happen. truthout.org After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending nearly 50 years of federal protection for abortion, some states began enforcing strict abortion bans while others became new havens for the procedure. ProPublica is investigating how sweeping changes to reproductive health care access in America are affecting people, institutions and governments. State Rep. Taylor Rehfeldt was speaking on the… |
(2023-11-28). Will I be killed by Israel or cancer? electronicintifada.net A diagnosis of leukemia amid a genocidal war.
(2023-11-28). Reflections on a Prayer Service for Gaza. counterpunch.org Washington DC is a city designed to evoke emotions. Coming up from the Metro into the Main Hall of Union Station, on my way to a prayer service for the people of Gaza, I paused to look at the Roman legionnaire statues standing guard over the crowds who entered and exited the great neo-Classical building.
(2023-11-28). How We Got to an Era of De-Civilization. counterpunch.org 
Human Beings are not showing off their best abilities of late. They appear to have mostly failed when it comes to climate change. For instance, "By 2100, average temperatures in the U.S. are expected to increase by approximately 8 ∞F or more (4.4 ∞C)" if the current high rate of greenhouse gas emissions is maintained. If "immediate
(2023-11-28). Dancing with broken hearts for the Palestinian children being freed. mondoweiss.net 
On Sunday, hundreds gathered in Ramallah to welcome Palestinian children set free from Israeli jails for the third consecutive day. It was a bittersweet victory however, with thousands still in jail and Israel's genocide continuing in Gaza.
(2023-11-28). Could Restrictive New Voting Laws in Swing States Shift the Outcome in 2024? truthout.org The 2024 presidential election is a full year away — and many of the rules that will govern the pivotal contest have already been written. The past three years make up one of the most prolific periods for election legislation in American history. Over 560 new laws governing our elections — many of them containing pages and pages of changes — have become law in states all across the country. |
(2023-11-28). Kiev's Military Official Believes Conflict Will Go Beyond Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-28). O acordo com o Hamas revela as dificuldades de Israel. globalresearch.ca Depois de insistir que nà£o negociaria com o Hamas, Israel finalmente anunciou que concordou em participar numa troca de prisioneiros e na interrupàßà£o temporária dos combates. Os termos do acordo foram publicados por representantes do Qatar, sendo Doha o local …
(2023-11-28). Democrats need to 'stop talking bullshit and do something'. therealnews.com 
People write off states like Texas as dyed-in-the-wool Republican strongholds, but it wasn't always that way. Legendary author, organizer, commentator, and former State Agricultural Commissioner Jim Hightower is living proof that there is a strong progressive tradition in Texas that stretches back to the 19th century. Hightower has fought the far right for decades, but he has also seen how Democrats have abandoned grassroots organizing and how the Democratic Party has been hijacked by corporate money and self-serving elites. In this special episode of The Marc Steiner Show, recorded at Hightower's home in A…
(2023-11-28). International Delegation Pushes For Opening The Rafah Border To Gaza. popularresistance.org Recently, an international delegation traveled to Cairo, Egypt to visit the Rafah border crossing and pressure the United States to allow aid to be brought in to Gaza. Hundreds of trucks carrying aid are lined up at the border waiting for permission to enter. Clearing the FOG spoke with Sara Flounders, one of the members of the delegation, about the current situation in Gaza, the role of the United States in the genocide of Palestinians, how the current conflict is impacting the United States' drive to protect its hegemony and the blow back in Western Asia. Flounders also discusses the incredible solidarity acros…
(2023-11-28). Mapping the Impacts and Conflicts of Rare-Earth Elements. fpif.org Rare-earth elements (REEs) are a group of 17 chemical elements considered critical for digitalization and for the energy transition. While called "rare", they are not in fact rare in the Earth's crust and can be found in many places. REEs have unique magnetic, optical and electronic properties that make them crucial (and difficult to substitute) for many uses such as wind turbines, solar panels, electric vehicles, LED and LCD screens, hard drives, fiber optic cables, catalysts, steel alloys, hydrogen technologies and all kinds of electric motors for cars, toys or drones. Nevertheless, REEs are not only strategic…
(2023-11-28). ExxonMobil's Land Grab. popularresistance.org Attacks on Venezuela by the USA and its allies include 930 illegal sanctions that shut the country out from international finance blocking it from buying medicines, food or producing or selling its oil. Also there have been direct and indirect support for coup d'etat attempts, street violence leading to murders and injuries, cyberattacks on its electricity grid, sabotage of oil and infrastructure, financing criminal bands, corruption of officials, assassination attempt against the President and his cabinet, setting up a false presidency, appropriating CITGO oil company and billions of Venezuelan assets in banks,…
(2023-11-28). Gaza truce extended as Israel threatens even bigger attack. electronicintifada.net Hamas and Israel to exchange prisoners for an additional two days.
(2023-11-28). The New York Times Reports Gaza Civilians 'Are Being Killed at Historic Pace'. globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-28). Biden punts on settler abuses. electronicintifada.net US State Department official has nothing new to say on lawbreaking Israelis in the occupied West Bank.
(2023-11-28). A "Pause" Isn't a Ceasefire — and a Ceasefire Isn't an End to the Siege of Gaza. truthout.org Like many Palestinians, I've been glued to the news during the past 50 days following Israel's senseless, illegal and immoral genocide in Gaza. Our eyes are filled with painful and horrific images showing massive death and devastation wrought on innocent civilians who lost loved ones — entire families in some cases — homes and dreams. I've also watched the terror being inflicted by Israeli… |
(2023-11-28). In Photos: Israel Leaves Trail of Destruction in Gaza After 48 Days of Bombing. globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-28). The people reclaim the Dublin streets rampaged by right-wing mobs. peoplesdispatch.org Working class groups marched in Dublin on November 27, in solidarity with Dubliners traumatized by far-right riots and the gruesome knife attack on November 23. In the march Participants highlighted that the Irish society stands against all attempts to divide working people and also se…
(2023-11-28). Indian workers and farmer stage historic three-day protest. peoplesdispatch.org The three-day nationwide protest called by central trade unions and farmers' organizations against government policies concluded on November 28 with a call to defeat the ruling BJP in the 2024 elections if key demands are not met…
(2023-11-28). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 52: Palestinians Brace For Israeli Attacks. popularresistance.org International leaders call for extending the truce as the fourth and final round of captive exchanges is set to take place. Palestinians in Gaza are still not able to count their dead as the majority of hospitals remain out of service.
(2023-11-28). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 53: Hostage exchange continues, Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce. mondoweiss.net 
Sorrow has taken root in Gaza as Palestinians queue to fill up fuel for cooking. Israel arrested more Palestinians than it released in the past four days of the truce.
(2023-11-28). Day 52 roundtable: Joy and tears in Palestine. electronicintifada.net "Life was beautiful," photojournalist Mahmoud Nasser says about living in Gaza.
(2023-11-28). Europe Is Written Off. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-11-28). It Is Official. . smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-11-28). Send This Rambo To The Real War. smoothiex12.blogspot.com And then see how he will talk and sing once he experiences it, or is taken POW by Akhmat guys. But then again, Apti Alaudinov and his people are pure military class, they treat POWs humanely and it is in Russia's combat manuals. You cannot buy class, you are either brought up with it, or you are not–simple as that.
Jimmy is spot on, it is the case of Jerusalem Redneck. The whole thing is down right a grotesque caricature on serious military. Sadly, it is not a joke or put on.
(2023-11-28). Backing Biden for 2024, Conformist Democrats Have Been in Denial. indybay.org Now They're in a Panic.
(2023-11-28). Friday 12/1: Land Back! From Palestine to the United States. indybay.org Old Capitol Books, 482 Alvarado St, Monterey…
(2023-11-28). Bolivia completes national nuclear medicine network. plenglish.com La Paz, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian President Luis Arce opened on Tuesday the third Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy Center (CMNyR) in Achumani, southern La Paz, thus completing a modern national network.
(2023-11-28). CEAS calls fro withdrawal of accused prosecutor in Peru. plenglish.com Lima, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) The Episcopal Commission for Social Action (CEAS) of the Peruvian Catholic Church on Tuesday called for the Peruvian Prosecutor Patricia Benavides ¥ resignation, who has been accused by counter-corruption prosecutors and police of heading a criminal network.
(2023-11-28). People in Gaza are in extreme health needs — WHO. plenglish.com People are starving and lacking clean water; if someone is sick, if a child has diarrhea, if someone has a respiratory infection, they won't get any assistance, WHO spokesperson Margaret Harris said. | The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) described as devastating the context in Gaza Strip after the entry of more personnel amid the pause agreed on November 24. | UNICEF ¥s spokesperson James Elder termed the Nasser Medical Complex, located in southern Gaza, as a war zone. | "Everywhere you look at there is a child in incredible need," Elder told Al Jazeera, praising the "incredible, courageous and tireless health wo…
(2023-11-28). Russia: The rise of the Global South at the Primakov Readings. plenglish.com Moscow, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) On the second and closing day of the International Forum Primakov Readings in the Russian capital, a panel on the rise of the Global South was held, with the participation of experts from several nations, Prensa Latina reported on Tuesday.
(2023-11-28). Salvadoran legislative awaits Bukele's proposal. plenglish.com San Salvador, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) Salvadoran Legislative Assembly is waiting for a proposal from President Nayib Bukele to approve the person who will take over the country's leadership, the chair of that forum Ernesto Castro stated on Tuesday.
(2023-11-28). Saudi Fund for Development collaborates with Cuban city. plenglish.com Santa Clara, Cuba, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of the Saudi Fund for Development assessed on Tuesday a bunch of collaboration projects for the repairing of the aqueduct, sewage and rainwater networks in this central city.
(2023-11-28). U.S. Coast Guards send four irregular migrants back to Cuba. plenglish.com The irregular migrants, three men and a woman, were deeply involved in an illegal boatlift from the western province of Artemisa. | Counting this recent operation, the US Coast Guards have been able to return as many as 5,105 boatlifters so far in 2023. | Cuban authorities remain steady in their commitment to safe and orderly migration, while reiterating the danger and life-threatening conditions posed by illegal departures from the country by sea, the source pointed out in a press release.
(2023-11-28). Listen to Caracas (Arguments on Essequibo). orinocotribune.com By Wayne Kublalsingh — Nov 25, 2023 | At a news conference on November 21, Dr Keith Rowley was asked by a journalist why Venezuela was at this time ramping up its claim to Essequibo. He replied that this journalist should know the answer to the question. And he looked forward to reading the journalist's answer to his own question. Yet, the answer is complex and far from obvious. Any presumption of obviousness is not good. Unwise. | On October 25, Caricom issued a statement on the "border dispute". It was "deeply disappointed and concerned at the decree and subsequent statements by Venezuela with respect to t…
(2023-11-28). Three Palestinian Students Shot, Wounded in US State of Vermont. orinocotribune.com Three Palestinian college students have been shot and wounded in the US state of Vermont, in what is perceived to be an Islamophobic act amid unfaltering US support for the Israeli regime's genocidal war against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip. | Burlington Police said that officers responded to a call on Saturday evening and found two shooting victims, with the third a short distance away, all close to the University of Vermont campus. | One victim was reportedly shot in the back while another is said to have been shot in the chest and a third sustained minor injuries. | Husam Zomlot, the Palestinian amb…
(2023-11-28). Was October 7th a Hamas or Israeli Massacre? orinocotribune.com By William Van Wagenen — Nov 24, 2023 | Israel's controversial military policy of killing its own citizens to preserve national security may be its defining mistake of 7 October. Would there have even been a 'massacre' that day if Israel had not employed the Hannibal Directive? | A farewell
(2023-11-28). 'We Will Not Raise the White Flag': Gaza Resistance. orinocotribune.com Palestinian factions in Gaza say that the battle against Israel will continue until "all goals are achieved." | The spokesmen of the Palestinian resistance factions have issued statements referring to the Israeli agreement to a On 24 November, Secretary General of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Resistance Movement Ziad Nakhala said "the truce is a clear admission of the enemy's setback, forced due to its losses in the [battle] field and the stalling of its ground forces de…
(2023-11-28). 'We Will Not Raise the White Flag:' Gaza Resistance. orinocotribune.com Palestinian factions in Gaza say that the battle against Israel will continue until 'all goals are achieved' | The spokesmen of the Palestinian resistance factions have given statements calling the Israeli agreement to a On 24 November, Secretary General of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Resistance Movement Ziad Nakhala said, "the truce is a clear admission of the enemy's setback, forced due to its losses in the [battle] field and the stalling of its ground forces despite gro…
(2023-11-28). Childhood obesity, the COVID-19 pandemic, and ultra-processed foods in Brazil. peoplesdispatch.org 
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to reverberate in many aspects of life in Brazil, with nutrition being one of them. A survey conducted by Fiocruz's Childhood Health Observatory (Observa Infância) analyzed data on overweight and obesity among children and adolescents in the country and in each region. The findings revealed that the pandemic has contributed to an increase in overweight among age groups up to 5 years old and between 10 and 18 years old. However, the problem was already serious before the pandemic, as Brazil surpasses the global and Latin American averages for childhood obesity. | "We tend to blame s…
(2023-11-28). Wednesday 11/29: Tell Good Times: Stop Publishing Islamophobia! indybay.org Good Times, 107 Dakota Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2023-11-28). 10 drugs to fight HIV, TB, malaria to be vulnerable to climate change. plenglish.com United Nations, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) UNITAD, an international financing mechanism for treating several diseases, warned on Tuesday that 10 products to combat HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria would be vulnerable to climate change.
(2023-11-28). BINUH condemns surge of gang violence in Haiti ¥s Bas Artibonite. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) Over 1,690 people were killed, wounded or kidnapped in Bas Artibonite, some 100 km off north of Haiti ¥s capital, the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) condemned on Tuesday.
(2023-11-28). French warship to assist wounded people in Gaza. plenglish.com Paris, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) The French helicopter carrier Dixmude has docked in Egypt and could start treating wounded children from Gaza later this week, Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday, as Western powers look to ramp up efforts to aid the enclave.
(2023-11-28). Koch-tied group backs Haley to beat Donald Trump. plenglish.com Washington, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) The political network financed largely by billionaire Charles Koch is endorsing former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley in the Republican primary, affording her new support against her Republican rivals in the fight to be the alternative to Donald Trump.
(2023-11-28). Gaza: More than 20,000 Civilians Killed, Drone Footage of Destruction. globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-28). Media Outlets Call For An End To Israel's Massacre Of Journalists. popularresistance.org The world is waiting in cautious anticipation amid the four-day pause in hostilities in Gaza, giving Palestinians a brief respite from the incessant Israeli airstrikes. Israel did not cease its bombing of the enclave from October 7, when it declared war on Hamas following the surprise Al-Aqsa Flood Operation launched by Palestinian resistance groups, to the start of the pause on November 24. In these nearly seven weeks, over 15,000 Palestinians were killed and 33,000 have been injured. The number of missing is around 6,800, many of whom are presumed dead or still trapped under the rubble.
(2023-11-28). Israel extends detention of Al-Shifa hospital's director by 45 days. peoplesdispatch.org Al-Shifa hospital director Dr. Muhammad Abu Salmiya and his colleagues were arrested on November 23, a day before the ceasefire came into effect. Israeli forces had continuously targeted and raided the hospital leading to the death of patients…
(2023-11-28). Dockworkers And Labor Activists Can Block The Transport Of Arms To Israel. popularresistance.org As a humanitarian disaster ravages Gaza, activists around the world have taken a wide range of actions aimed at pressuring Israel, from mass marches and "die-ins" to blockades and sit-ins. Unions have also ramped up solidarity actions in a range of sectors. While the scale of these actions is unprecedented, they follow on the heels of years of organizing and education campaigns by rank-and-file labor activists. | Among the most celebrated labor actions have been those launched by dockworkers in a number of countries — including the United States, Australia, Canada, Sweden, Italy, South Africa, Belgium, and…
(2023-11-28). Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC): The Weaponization of Money? WHO's Health Tyranny: Towards a Totalitarian World Government? No Way! globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-28). Beyond Orwell's 1984, 5G and the Launching of 6G: "Easy to Take Down a Society that Is Digital". ‚Ä® UNCTAD Attempts Accomplishing this Doom Scenario. globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-28). Poverty and Climate Overheating: Flip Sides of One Coin. counterpunch.org 
I retired in 2020 after decades as a mental health outreach worker. My job involved going out to my clients' apartments — usually in sprawling housing projects or in "section 8" apartments in run down neighborhoods. Some of my clients slept in backyard sheds or abandoned factories and I met with them on playgrounds, parking
(2023-11-28). The Israeli perspective—on genocide—dominates our airwaves. mronline.org 
The Israeli ambassador to the United States was on CNN this morning assuring us that when the truce is over, "the operation will resume"—i.e., the vengeful destruction of life and property in Gaza will continue.
(2023-11-28). Pro-Palestine rallies continue as truce takes hold in Gaza. presstv.ir Pro-Palestine protesters hold more rallies in Sydney and New York in solidarity with people in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2023-11-28). People march in pro-Palestinian demonstration in London. presstv.ir People take to the streets of London to march in support of Palestinians.
(2023-11-28). Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate in Frankfurt. presstv.ir Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters hold a demonstration in Frankfurt, calling for an end to Israel's war on Gaza.
(2023-11-28). Sri Lankans rally outside US embassy, denounce its support for Israel. presstv.ir Hundreds of Sri Lankan protesters gather in front of the US embassy in Colombo to denounce Washington's support for Tel Aviv.
(2023-11-28). Thousands protest in Lyon in solidarity with Palestinian. presstv.ir Thousands of demonstrators joined a pro-Palestine rally in Lyon to demand ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-11-28). New York City protesters disrupt Black Friday shopping to support Palestinians in Gaza. presstv.ir Dozens of protesters gather near Macy's megastore in Manhattan, disrupting Black Friday shopping to show support for Palestinians.
(2023-11-28). Iran stresses sustainable security as new destroyer joins naval fleet. presstv.ir Iran's highest-ranking military commander stresses sustainable security as a new destroyer joins naval fleet.
(2023-11-28). Israel massacred own people under 'Hannibal Directive': Reports. presstv.ir Israel massacred its own people by enacting its controversial 'Hannibal Directive' during the Palestinians' Oct. 7 operation, according to reports.
(2023-11-28). North Korea beefs up weapons, troops on border after military pact suspended. presstv.ir North Korea has deployed soldiers and heavy weapons at guard posts near the border with South Korea.
(2023-11-28). Crowds pack China's Beijing hospital after respiratory illness surge. presstv.ir Eyewitness footage showed an overcrowded waiting area at the Beijing Children's Hospital.
(2023-11-28). Iran naval forces 'frustrated' self-proclaimed maritime superpowers: IRGC cmdr. presstv.ir The IRGC Navy commander says his force along with the Iranian Army's naval division have "frustrated" those claiming to be maritime superpowers.
(2023-11-28). Thousands rally in Nuremberg, demanding permanent Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators marched in Nuremberg to demand a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-11-28). Iran warns of Israel's plot to stoke tension in West Asia. presstv.ir Iran says Israel is responsible for the consequences of any increased tension in the West Asia region.
(2023-11-28). White House funding massive phone surveillance program. presstv.ir The DAS (Data Analytical Services) program has been collecting information from countless phone calls nationwide.
(2023-11-28). Jordan says Israeli crimes in Gaza qualify as genocide. presstv.ir Jordan's FM says events in Gaza qualify as genocide as MPs seek a review of accords with Israel.
(2023-11-28). Iran calls for Israel to be brought to justice for '4 core international crimes' in Gaza. presstv.ir An Iranian diplomat says Israel should be brought to justice for all four core international crimes it committed in Gaza.
(2023-11-28). Iranian academics: Israel seeks genocide, extinction of Palestinians in Gaza. presstv.ir A group of Iranian academic figures and distinguished luminaries have officially condemned the Israeli regime's brutal aggression on the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2023-11-28). Israeli captive held in Gaza thanks Hamas for kind, humane treatment. presstv.ir An Israeli woman held by Hamas during the regime's war on Gaza thanks the movement's fighters for their humane behavior.
(2023-11-28). Senior Hamas official: We hope truce would be extended for longer period. presstv.ir A senior official of Hamas resistance movement hopes the truce in Gaza would be extended for a longer period of time.
(2023-11-28). UN envoy: Iran's missile, space programs fully in compliance with international law. presstv.ir Iran's UN envoy says the country's missile and space programs are fully in compliance with its legitimate rights under international law.
(2023-11-28). Iran: International consensus exists on necessity of lasting ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister says there exists an international consensus on the need for a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
(2023-11-28). Israel releases 33 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas frees 11 captives in 4th phase of swap deal. presstv.ir Israel releases another group of Palestinian prisoners after the Hamas resistance movement frees 11 captives.
(2023-11-28). British politician tells Press TV: Israeli crimes in Gaza part of 'ethnic cleansing policy'. presstv.ir Ranjeet Brar, a member of the Communist Party of Great Britain, who was arrested for an anti-Israel stance, says the regime's actions in the besieged enclave are a part of its 'ethnic cleansing policy'
(2023-11-28). Iran warns US, Israel of 'harsh consequences' if war crimes continue in Gaza. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister warns the US and Israel that they will face 'harsh consequences' if they keep committing crimes in the Gaza Strip.
(2023-11-28). Actress Cynthia Nixon launches hunger strike calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Cynthia Nixon, joined by state legislators and activists, launches a hunger strike calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-11-28). Hamas once again scores major victory in cognitive war against Tel Aviv: Israeli think tank. presstv.ir An Israeli independent think-tank has confirmed that the Palestinians resistance movement Hamas has scored more victories against Israel.
(2023-11-28). Canadians demonstrate for Palestine. presstv.ir The temporary pause in the bombardment of Gaza did not stop Canadians from holding a historic national march in the capital city in solidarity with Palestinians.
(2023-11-28). Israeli tanks target areas in Gaza in violation of truce after ceasefire extended. presstv.ir Israeli tanks target areas in the Gaza Strip in violation of a temporary truce that has brought a halt to the bloody onslaught on the besieged enclave, reports say.
(2023-11-28). Leader: Iran Navy's progress since 1979 revolution 'unbelievable, remarkable'. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei hails achievements made by the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy after the 1979 Islamic Revolution as "remarkable and unbelievable."
(2023-11-28). Iran calls on ICC to prosecute Israeli officials for war crimes in Gaza. presstv.ir Iran's FM has called on the ICC to establish a court to prosecute Israeli authorities for war crimes in the Gaza Strip.
(2023-11-28). Hamas says it confronted Israeli forces violating truce after brief extension. presstv.ir Hamas' military wing says it confronted Israeli forces after they violated the ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-11-28). Palestinians going through 'one of the darkest chapters' of their history. presstv.ir Guterres also says Palestinians were going through "one of the darkest chapters" of their history.
(2023-11-28). Iran finalizes deal to receive Russian military aircraft: Report. presstv.ir Iran's Armed Forces have finalized arrangements for delivery of a number of advanced Russian-made aircraft.
(2023-11-28). Pakistan's Lahore, Karachi blanketed rank as two most polluted cities in world. presstv.ir Toxic smog engulfed Pakistan's Lahore on Tuesday (November 28).
(2023-11-28). US, Israeli spy chiefs discussing 'next phase' of Gaza truce: Report. presstv.ir Spy chiefs of the US and Israel are discussing the 'next phase' of the current ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Qatar, a source says.
(2023-11-28). Israel extends detention of Gaza's Shifa hospital chief for 45 days. presstv.ir Mohammad Abu Salmiya had been arrested last week along with five other medical staff by Israeli forces in Gaza…
(2023-11-28). Activists begin hunger strike outside White House demanding Gaza truce. presstv.ir Activists begin a hunger strike outside the White House calling for a permanent truce in Gaza.
(2023-11-28). Hamas frees 12 captives, Israel releases 30 Palestinians in 5th phase of swap deal. presstv.ir Hamas frees 12 captives in exchange for 30 Palestinians released by the Israeli regime, as part of the fifth phase of a swap deal between the two sides.
(2023-11-28). Gaza's Call To The World: Unveiling The Silent Message Of The Red Triangle. popularresistance.org Did you know an international conference was held in France on November 9 under the title 'International Humanitarian Conference for Gaza's Civilian Population'? | According to the French foreign ministry website, the conference "involved states, main donors, international organizations and NGOs active in Gaza" to promote "compliance with international humanitarian law, the protection of civilians and humanitarian staff, and the strengthening of humanitarian access." | If you did not know, we do not blame you. The conference, after all, was meant to distract from the Israeli genocide in Gaza by giving the impress…
(2023-11-28). México: El paso migrante de "La pequeña Amal" indybay.org México: El paso migrante de "La pequeña Amal" | La marioneta, que representa la figura de una niña siria de 10 años, es un símbolo global de las personas refugiadas. Esta es su primera vez en Latinoamérica…
(2023-11-28). FDA approves Pfizer's maternal RSV vaccine despite trial safety signals of increased premature birth. expose-news.com
(2023-11-28). New Zealand Government will inform WHO it does not agree to International Health Regulations amendments. expose-news.com The newly sworn-in New Zealand government intends not to be pushed around by UN resolutions or by the World Health Organisation anymore. According to a coalition agreement with New Zealand First, the …
(2023-11-28). WHO's close links to Gates and Big Pharma make the Pandemic Treaty a fundamental threat to our national sovereignty and personal liberty. expose-news.com Intended to form part of international law, preparations for the creation of a World Health Organisation ("WHO") Pandemic Treaty or Pandemic Accord began in 2001. Far from strengthening the prevention of, preparedness …
(2023-11-28). Unlawful DEI discrimination policies lose momentum in the USA. expose-news.com Diversity, equity and inclusion ("DEI") is losing momentum in the United States as a result of pushback in the courts, according to a new report from DEI consulting firm Paradigm. Its related …
(2023-11-28). How incarcerated people are helping at-risk youth avoid prison. nationofchange.org By sharing our lived experiences, I have seen how incarcerated people can stop the pipeline funneling troubled teens to prison.
(2023-11-28). "Hamas Bases In Hospitals": Exposing Israel's Propaganda. thelastamericanvagabond.com Since the beginning of its war on Gaza, Israel's propaganda has been outrageous, but it has since crossed a threshold into the genre of dark comedy. The most recent episode of Israel's "evidence"-saga has focused on the claim that Hamas uses Palestinian hospitals as bases, a narrative the US government has faithfully backed up. On
(2023-11-28). Biden's proposal to lift limits on Israel's US weapons access sparks debate. nationofchange.org U.S.-Israel arms policy in flux: Biden's bold proposal to lift restrictions on weapon access.
(2023-11-28). Israel's Open Secret Of Palestinian Organ Theft & The Reality Of Israel's Illegal Settlements. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (11/28/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-11-28). Our Rich: Fooling Themselves and Fouling Our Planet. counterpunch.org 
Look, up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane, it's . . . Wall Street's electric air-taxi future! Earlier this month, a flying machine from the California-based Joby Aviation became the first "electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft — "eVTOL" — to go airborne from the Downtown Heliport that services Lower Manhattan's financial district.
(2023-11-28). Our Rich: Fooling Themselves and Fouling Our Planet. counterpunch.org Some 45 major oil and gas corporations averaged annual windfall profits of $237 billion in 2021 and 2022, dollars that overwhelmingly funneled straight into rich shareholder pockets. Governments worldwide, Oxfam notes, could have increased global investments in renewable energy by 31 percent had they taxed this windfall profit at 90 percent.
(2023-11-28). Jewish Voice For Peace Shuts Down The Manhattan Bridge. popularresistance.org Israel's offensive on Gaza is on hold, but displays of solidarity with the Palestinian people continue. If this was not clear from the recent protests at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, it should be following the latest display of civil disobedience organized by Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP). | On Sunday afternoon, November 26, more than 1,000 Jews and allies blocked the Manhattan Bridge from the Manhattan side, with many prepared to be arrested. The demonstration shut down traffic for more than three hours on one of the busiest travel days of the year. NYPD was seen recording the images of protesters, but did…
(2023-11-28). Israel's Violence Will Never Bring 'Safety' To Anyone, Including Jews. popularresistance.org The horror and heartbreak in Gaza reaches new proportions each minute: Israel's siege has killed at least 3,400 people and injured more than 12,000 in the past week and a half, and a possible ground invasion threatens unspeakable levels of new violence. The Israeli forces and settlers have also killed 61 and injured 1,250 in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The death tolls climb even as Palestinians and those in solidarity with them are marching and rallying worldwide in powerful and urgent protests. | For us, as anti-Zionist Jewish journalists, the past week and a half has been a flood of many griefs.
(2023-11-28). The History of US-NATO Led Wars: "Exporting Democracy" through Acts of Subversion and Infiltration. globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-28). AOC Says Republicans Would Be "Humiliated" If Hunter Biden Hearing Was Public. truthout.org On Tuesday, the top Republican on the House Oversight Committee rejected a request from Hunter Biden for his testimony in front of the committee to be made public — a move that committee member Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) said was made simply because Republicans are afraid of "getting humiliated" in the public sphere. Hunter Biden's lawyer, Abbe Lowell, sent a letter to Congress… |
(2023-11-28). Pro-Israel Lobby Offers $20M to Another Senate Candidate to Run Against Tlaib. truthout.org A second candidate for U.S. Senate from Michigan has revealed that the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has approached him with a deal to drop out of his race and run against Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan). Democratic candidate Nasser Beydoun posted a video on social media on Monday revealing that AIPAC offered him $20 million to primary Tlaib, a vocal pro-Palestinian advocate and… |
(2023-11-28). Report: Saudi Arabia Plans to Get African Countries "Hooked" on Fossil Fuels. truthout.org Top Saudi Arabian officials, led by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, have formulated a covert plan to make countries across Africa and Asia dependent on fossil fuel products, a new bombshell investigation has revealed. According to the investigation by Centre for Climate Reporting (CCR) and Channel 4 News, which went undercover to shine a light on the plan… |
(2023-11-28). Headlines for November 28, 2023. democracynow.org Israel and Hamas Agree to Extend Truce by 48 Hours to Exchange More Captives , Elon Musk Says Starlink Internet Service Will Operate in Gaza Only with Israel's Approval , Vermont Man Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder of Three Palestinian Students, Former Obama Adviser Pleads Not Guilty to Hate Crimes over Racist Harassment of NYC Vendor, Activists at White House Launch Hunger Strike Demanding Biden Press for Gaza Ceasefire, Ahead of COP28 Climate Summit, U.N. Warns of Rapidly Melting Antarctic Sea Ice , Biden Won't Join World Leaders at COP28 Climate Talks, Climate Reporters' Sting Reveals S…
(2023-11-28). Jeremy Scahill: Israel's "Lethal Lie" About Al-Shifa Hospital as Hamas Base Was Co-Signed by Biden. democracynow.org 
The Intercept's Jeremy Scahill deconstructs Israel's narrative around Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital, including unsubstantiated allegations Hamas uses tunnels under the hospital as its command center — tunnels that Israel itself built. "We were told that this was like a Hamas Pentagon," says Scahill, who describes how the Israeli military's own evidence disproves its allegations that the hospital was dangerous enough to justify its siege and bombardment. The World Health Organization says Al-Shifa, Gaza's largest hospital, "is no longer functioning." The Israeli d…
(2023-11-28). Remembering Pablo Yoruba Guzmán, Young Lords Co-Founder, Afro-Latino Leader, Legendary NYC Journalist. democracynow.org 
We remember the legendary activist and journalist Pablo Yoruba Guzmán, who died from a heart attack Sunday at age 73. Guzmán was the former minister of information of the Young Lords Party, the revolutionary social justice group led by Puerto Ricans in the 1960s and '70s. He later became a beloved print and television reporter, known for his street reporting. Guzmán was the "first great public relations expert of the Latino community," says Democracy Now! co-host Juan González, also a former Young Lord. "He was one of the first Afro-Latino people in the media," adds Johanna Fernández,…
(2023-11-28). "Atmosphere of Hate": AFSC Leader & Palestinian Vermonter on Shooting of 3 College Students. democracynow.org 
We get an update on the three university students of Palestinian descent who were shot Saturday in Burlington, Vermont. Two were wearing keffiyehs and speaking Arabic at the time of the attack. Hisham Awartani, Kinnan Abdalhamid and Tahseen Ahmad are now recovering, though Hisham Awartani, who was shot in the spine, has reportedly lost feeling in the lower part of his body. The FBI is reportedly investigating whether the shooting was a hate crime. "This atmosphere of hate" starts "from the federal level," declares Wafic Faour of the organization Vermonters for Justice in Palestine, who joi…
(2023-11-28). Essequibo Dispute: Evidence Surfaces of ExxonMobil Payments to Guyana. orinocotribune.com
(2023-11-28). Democrats Debate Their Options: Should Biden Ignore Pressure to Step Aside? counterpunch.org 
In the wake of a series of devastating polls showing Donald Trump defeating Joe Biden in the battle for the White House in 2024, Democrats have taken to consoling themselves that past party incumbents, including both Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, also faced stiff challenges three years into their first term in office but still
(2023-11-28). Friday 12/1: Rise Up for Palestine! Defend Our People! Defend Our Students! indybay.org Meet at Baskin Courtyard, UC Santa Cruz…
(2023-11-28). Dysfunctional Migration App Is Making Migrants to US Vulnerable to Kidnapping. truthout.org The U.S. has been using a dysfunctional app to "manage" a humanitarian crisis, and the situation is reaching a breaking point. Migrants have been using the CBP One app to get appointments with border officials since January. When Title 42 expired in May, the U.S. returned to Title 8 to punish anyone who tries to cross between checkpoints and doesn't use the app with a five-year ban. |
(2023-11-28). Historic march demands an end to Canada's complicity in Israel's crimes in Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org 100,000 people marched in the Canadian capital on November 25 to demand a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the complicity of the Canadian government in Israel's ongoing violence and colonization of Palestine.
(2023-11-28). War has left me without a future. electronicintifada.net Before the war, I had plans to be a dentist. That future is gone.
(2023-11-28). Alrededor de 35.000 heridos en Gaza necesitan tratamiento. telesurtv.net La Organización Mundial de la Salud advirtió que, en Gaza, más personas corren el riesgo de morir por enfermedades que por los bombardeos, si no se recupera el sistema de salud del territorio.
(2023-11-28). Israel añade a 50 palestinas secuestradas en lista de excarcelaciones. telesurtv.net Gobierno israelí confirmó recibir la lista con los nombres de los rehenes que serán devueltos este martes por la resistencia palestina en el marco del acuerdo para prorrogar la tregua.
(2023-11-28). Israel y Hamas acuerdan extender la tregua humanitaria dos días más. telesurtv.net El acuerdo incluiría la liberación diaria de diez rehenes en Gaza, mujeres y niños, a cambio de 30 prisioneros palestinos en cárceles israelíes.
(2023-11-28). Más de 100 damnificados tras lluvias en Huancayo, Perú. telesurtv.net Varias viviendas se quedaron sin energía eléctrica por varias horas debido a que las lluvias afectaron también las líneas de transmisión.
(2023-11-28). Alrededor de 570 migrantes arriban a Lampedusa, Italia. telesurtv.net El Ministerio del Interior italiano indica más de 150.000 migrantes han llegado a ese país desde principios de año.
(2023-11-28). Luis Arce posesiona a nueva canciller de Bolivia, Celinda Sosa. telesurtv.net Sosa nació en una comunidad de la provincia Cercado de Tarija y durante el acto de su posesión remarcó que siempre estuvo vinculada al trabajo con "el pueblo y las organizaciones sociales".
(2023-11-28). CIA y Mossad deciden sobre utilidad de ampliar tregua en Gaza. telesurtv.net El acuerdo de intercambio fue negociado por Qatar, que sirvió como intermediario entre Hamás e Israel en negociaciones con la estrecha participación de Estados Unidos.
(2023-11-28). Corte Suprema panameña declara inconstitucional contrato minero. telesurtv.net La decisión, reclamada por las protestas de gremios de varias ramas podría ser una inflexión a una crisis nacional.
(2023-11-28). Gobierno filipino y rebeldes acuerdan reanudar diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net La lucha armada en curso, iniciada en 1969 y en su apogeo en la década de 1980, cuando el grupo rebelde contaba con unos 26.000 combatientes.
(2023-11-28). Médicos peruanos exigen oficializar anuncio de aumento salarial. telesurtv.net Los cirujanos, obstetras, tecnólogos médicos, dentistas, químicos farmacéuticos, entre otros profesionales de la salud, paralizaron sus actividades desde el jueves pasado.
(2023-11-28). Rusia insiste en la solución de dos Estados en Palestina. telesurtv.net Estas declaraciones se dieron en el contexto de otra reunión de Bogdanov, con los vicecancilleres de Siria, Bassam Sabbagh y Ayman Susan.
(2023-11-28). Realizan paro contra privatizaciones en Sao Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net La protesta se produce contra el gobierno estatal, en específico la política de privatización de empresas públicas.
(2023-11-28). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net El comandante militar de las Brigadas Ezzedin Al-Qassam de la Resistencia Palestina, Mohammed Deif, anunció el inicio de la operación Diluvio de Al-Aqsa.
(2023-11-28). Venezuela afirma que defensa del Esequibo es asunto de unidad nacional. telesurtv.net La vicepresidenta Ejecutiva de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, afimó que Guyana debe regresar a la mesa de negociación, está contemplada en la carta de Ginebra.
(2023-11-28). Liberan a 33 palestinos secuestrados en cárceles israelíes. telesurtv.net Los jóvenes liberados señalaron a los medios que fueron sometidos a diversas torturas y vejaciones por parte de las autoridades carcelarias del ente sionista.
(2023-11-28). Revocan sobreseimiento a Cristina Fernández en Argentina. telesurtv.net El sobreseimiento dictaminado por el juez federal Sebastián Casanello fue apelado por la asociación civil, "Bases Republicanas", la cual fue aceptada como como querellante por la Cámara.
(2023-11-28). Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU abordará conflicto en Gaza. telesurtv.net China pretende aprovechar esta reunión como escenario para fomentar un diálogo profundo y eficaz entre todas las partes implicadas.
(2023-11-28). Detectan en Reino Unido el primer caso humano de gripe A(H1N2)v. telesurtv.net La directora de Incidentes del UKHSA, Meera Chand, ha declarado que "gracias a la vigilancia rutinaria de la gripe y a la secuenciación del genoma hemos podido detectar este virus".
(2023-11-28). Irán adquiere aeronaves militares modernas de Rusia. telesurtv.net El acuerdo para la venta de aeronaves fue firmado en marzo de este año luego de que la ONU levantara el embargo sobre la compra de armas convencionales en octubre de 2020.
(2023-11-28). Mueren 11 trabajadores en una mina carbón en China. telesurtv.net La mina ubicada a 130 km de la frontera con Rusia forma parte de la gran industria regional, una que ha sufrido varios accidentes fatales en los últimos tiempos.
(2023-11-28). Policía Nacional allana la sede la Fiscalía de Perú. telesurtv.net La presunta red "instrumentalizó la persecución penal" y tenía el objetivo de manipular las decisiones de algunos congresistas en la remoción de los titulares de la Junta Nacional de Justicia.
(2023-11-28). Presidente de Brasil propone a nuevo juez para el Tribunal Supremo. telesurtv.net Las propuestas deben ser validadas por la Cámara Alta del Senado.
(2023-11-28). Se disparan las muertes por dengue en Guatemala en 2023. telesurtv.net La cartera sanitaria declaró de igual manera que 89 personas han fallecido por esta enfermedad en Guatemala en 2023.
(2023-11-28). Exigen cese al fuego permanente contra Gaza en Nueva York, EEUU. telesurtv.net La guerra en Gaza, Palestina, por la invasión israelí ha dejado ya más de 15.000 muertos.
(2023-11-28). Fiscal presenta denuncia contra presidenta de Perú. telesurtv.net Peruanas y peruanos se movilizaron contra la corrupción del Ministerio Público.
(2023-11-28). Colombia llevará a COP28 propuesta de canje de deuda. telesurtv.net La COP28 tendrá lugar del 30 de noviembre al 12 de diciembre en la Expo City Dubái, donde se darán cita jefes de Estado y de Gobierno…
(2023-11-28). Al menos seis fallecidos y siete heridos en accidente vial en Bolivia. telesurtv.net Según reportan testigos, en la carretera había neblina que dificultaba la visión.
(2023-11-28). Comienzan cierres de campaña de cara a referéndum por Esequibo. telesurtv.net La diputada de la Asamblea Nacional, Iris Varela, recordó que la consulta del próximo 3 de diciembre es un hecho histórico donde los venezolanos podrán defender a su país en un ejercicio soberano.
(2023-11-28). Presidente de Cuba confirma su asistencia a la COP28. telesurtv.net Díaz-Canel asistirá a la COP28, que se desarrollará del 30 de noviembre al 12 de diciembre en Emiratos Árabes Unidos.
(2023-11-28). Venezuela condena ataque de Israel a aeropuerto de Damasco, Siria. telesurtv.net Mediante un comunicado, el gobierno bolivariano denunció las acciones bélicas del domingo pasado, que inhabilitaron al Aeropuerto Internacional de Damasco.
(2023-11-28). Aumentan a 15.000 los muertos por ataques de Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net La Oficina de Prensa en Gaza señaló que entre las víctimas, se reportan al menos 6.150 niños y 4.000 mujeres.
(2023-11-28). Registran sismo de magnitud 6,6 en Wewak, Papúa Nueva Guinea. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con el ente, el seísmo se localizó a 49 kilómetros al noroeste Wewak, Papúa Nueva Guinea.
(2023-11-28). Siria condena ataques de Israel contra sus aeropuertos civiles. telesurtv.net La cartera diplomática Siria destacó que los continuos ataques contra aeropuertos civiles de la nación atentan contra la seguridad regional y mundial.
(2023-11-28). Delegación venezolana llega a Belarús para reunión de Comisión Mixta. telesurtv.net En los días 28 y 29 de noviembre, los participantes de la reunión llegarán a nuevos acuerdos de cooperación.
(2023-11-28). Presidente venezolano reitera llamado a votar en referéndum consultivo en defensa del Esequibo. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado indicó que Venezuela tiene un compromiso con la historia.
(2023-11-28). Presidente venezolano reitera llamado a votar en referéndum en defensa del Esequibo. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado indicó que Venezuela tiene un compromiso con la historia.
(2023-11-28). 40 países favorecen solución de dos Estados para conflicto palestino. telesurtv.net El canciller de España apuntó que la Autoridad Nacional Palestina constituye "nuestro único socio posible para la paz".
(2023-11-28). Hamas acusa a Israel de violar tregua temporal en Gaza. telesurtv.net El vocero del brazo armado de Hamás, Abu Obeida, afirmó que Israel cometió "una clara violación" del acuerdo de tregua.
(2023-11-28). Rescatan exitosamente a 41 obreros atrapados en túnel de India. telesurtv.net El ministro de Transporte por Carretera y Autopistas afirmó que es "una de las operaciones de rescate más importantes"
(2023-11-28). Prosiguen esfuerzos para rescatar a obreros atrapados en India. telesurtv.net El nuevo plan se basa en cavar a mano nueve metros con una técnica denominada "minería de agujeros de rata".
(2023-11-28). Tropas israelíes asesinan a tres jóvenes palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Amr Ahmed Jamil Wahdan, de 14 años, fue asesinado durante una incursión sionista en la aldea de Tayasir, en Tubas.
(2023-11-28). Venezuela y Belarús instalan Comisión Conjunta de Alto Nivel. telesurtv.net La comisión basada en una hoja de ruta de 10 años fue instalada durante el encuentro "Geopolítica de Paz e Integración".
(2023-11-28). Más de 356.000 efectivos vigilarán referendo sobre el Esequibo. telesurtv.net Delcy Rodríguez realizó las declaraciones tras la reunión del Consejo de vicepresidentes junto con el Gabinete de Seguridad.
(2023-11-28). Sunday 11/26: Tenants Fighting Eviction to Picket KP Market, Threatening Boycott. indybay.org KP Market (2370 Telegraph Avenue)…
(2023-11-28). Tenants Fighting Eviction Picket KP Market, Threatening Boycott. indybay.org
(2023-11-28). National Parks Are More Than Scenic ‚àí They're Sacred. popularresistance.org Abraham Lincoln has an almost saintly place in U.S. history: the "Great Emancipator" whose leadership during the Civil War preserved the Union and abolished slavery. | Often overlooked among his achievements is legislation he signed June 30, 1864, during the thick of the war — but only marginally related to the conflict. The Yosemite Valley Grant Act preserved the Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove in California as a park "held for public use, resort, and recreation … for all time." | It was the first time the federal government had set aside land for its scenic value, and it created a model for U.S. nati…
(2023-11-28). How to Carbonize Planet Earth. counterpunch.org 
(2023-11-28). How to Carbonize Planet Earth. counterpunch.org Imagine this: humanity in its time on Earth has already come up with two distinct ways of destroying this planet and everything on it. The first is, of course, nuclear weapons, which once again surfaced in the ongoing nightmare in the Middle East. (An Israeli minister recently threatened to nuke Gaza.) The second, you won't
(2023-11-28). Are there any paranoids in the stadium tonight? Two nights in Santiago with Roger Waters. peoplesdispatch.org Vijay Prashad reflects on two nights of Roger Waters' tour "This is not a drill", which has faced backlash from the Zionist lobby in several countries…
(2023-11-28). Old and New Thinking. counterpunch.org "These machines will eventually need to have the power to take lethal action on their own, while remaining under human oversight in how they are deployed. Individual decisions versus not doing individual decisions is the difference between winning and losing — and you're not going to lose. I don't think people we would be up against
(2023-11-28). Biden announces raft of measures aimed at securing supply chains for World War III. wsws.org The focus on the supply chain as a national security issue is an ominous warning that, on top of the proxy war against Russia in Ukraine and the Israeli genocide in Gaza, Washington is moving rapidly towards opening a third front, this time against China.
(2023-11-28). Suspected shooter arrested on attempted murder charges in shooting of three Palestinian college students in Vermont. wsws.org The Burlington Police Department announced that Jason J. Eaton, 48, was arrested Sunday afternoon near the scene of the shooting.
(2023-11-28). UN warns "humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is getting worse" as Israel plans to resume onslaught after "pause" wsws.org Israel is using a four-day "pause" in its onslaught—which will reportedly be extended for another two days—to make preparations for an even more ruthless onslaught on southern Gaza.
(2023-11-28). NSW police arrest more than 100 Australian climate change protesters. wsws.org The mass arrests in Newcastle, presided over by the state Labor government, were part of a broader assault on protests, including actions opposing the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2023-11-28). Tens of thousands protest in Ottawa against Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza. wsws.org The protest was a repudiation of the political and media establishment's campaign to smear, intimidate and witch-hunt those opposing the genocide in Gaza.
(2023-11-28). Surge of respiratory illness in northern China part of global outbreak of pneumonia among children. wsws.org Cases of influenza-like illnesses have seen thousands of children hospitalized recently. China's health authorities have told the World Health Organization that these illnesses are being caused by the continuing rise in mycoplasma pneumonias combined with other known seasonal viral pathogens.
(2023-11-28). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Teachers in Uruguay conducted a 24-hour protest strike against cuts while 1,000 Winnipeg, Manitoba transit workers again voted down a sellout deal pushed by their union.
(2023-11-28). US invests in Colombo Port, deepening tensions with China. wsws.org US involvement in the project is in line with its geo-strategic moves to undermine Beijing's growing influence in the Indian Ocean region and its preparations for war against China.
(2023-11-28). Home ownership the "preserve of the rich" in Australia. wsws.org In Sydney, Australia's most populous city, households need to earn a staggering $261,733 annually for a mortgage on an average-priced home.
(2023-11-28). Rail workers in Germany can place no trust in the union leadership! Join the Rail Action Committee! wsws.org The GDL rail union is looking for a deal it can sell as a success and that does not jeopardise the "profitability of the railways."
(2023-11-28). Royal Mail workers denounce stitch up of reps and members by the Communication Workers Union in Falconer Review. wsws.org It is an obscenity that the livelihoods of fighters for the working class are threatened. Those who should face the axe are the pro-company bureaucracy responsible for the betrayal of those they were meant to represent.
(2023-11-28). Censorship campaign against Roger Waters intensifies on his Latin American tour. wsws.org After the censorship campaign against Roger Waters in the US and Europe, the acclaimed singer has been targeted on the Latin American leg of his "This is Not a Drill" tour amid Israel's genocide in Gaza.
(2023-11-28). Palestinian theater calls for international performance of the play The Gaza Monologues. wsws.org The Ashtar theater in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank has called for performances around the world on November 29 of The Gaza Monologues.
(2023-11-28). Australia protesters denounce Gaza genocide: "The whole capitalist system has shown its true face" wsws.org "I've lost nearly 45 members of my family there. Most of their houses are destroyed, and whoever is left are homeless. So it's very close to my heart."
(2023-11-28). San Diego Sweetwater educators begin contract vote, as union bureaucrats use scare tactics against opposition. wsws.org Educators must not be intimidated by this threat. If they organize a real struggle, unencumbered by the treacherous union bureaucracy, they can win their demands.
(2023-11-28). London's "National March Against Antisemitism" aimed at legitimising Israel's genocide of the Palestinians. wsws.org The march was held in support of the grotesque political lie that opposition to Israel's genocide in Gaza is equivalent to anti-Jewish hatred.
(2023-11-28). Official "Secret" Israeli Document Revealed: Expel All Palestinians from Gaza, Israeli Intelligence Ministry. globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-28). "Silence is not an option": celebrities speak out against genocide. peoplesdispatch.org Academy Award Winning Actor Susan Sarandon was dropped from her long-time agency United Talent Agency (UTA) on November 21, days after addressing a rally in support of Palestine and a ceasefire in New York City on Friday, November 17. | "There are a lot of people afraid of being Jewish at this time, and are getting a taste of what it feels like to be a Muslim in this country, so often subjected to violence," she said, commenting on the decades of racism and Islamophobia that has been stirred up by dominant institutions in the United States bent on a reason to justify imperialist interests in the Middle East. | Me…
(2023-11-28). Amazon Fined Just $7,000 Over Indiana Worker's Death Caused by Unsafe Conditions. truthout.org After an 11-week investigation into the workplace death of Caes Gruesbeck, a 20-year-old employee at an Amazon distribution center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, safety officials fined the company only $7,000, despite finding that Amazon failed to ensure a workplace "free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death," and issuing a serious safety citation. |
(2023-11-28). Idaho Asks Supreme Court to Let State Prosecute Doctors, Ban Abortions. truthout.org The state of Idaho, represented by the Alliance Defending Freedom — designated a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center — asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to allow its abortion ban to take full effect. Idaho's Defense of Life Act is one of the strictest abortion bans in the country and imposes criminal penalties on doctors who perform abortions in the state. In 2022… |
(2023-11-29). Diddy Steps Aside As Chairman Of Revolt After Blockbuster Legal Settlement With Cassie. moguldom.com Sean "Diddy" Combs, the music mogul and co-founder of Revolt TV, has temporarily stepped down from his role as chairman of the network amid a series of sexual assault lawsuits, according to a spokesperson for Combs. The move comes in the wake of a high-profile legal settlement with R&B singer Cassie, who accused him of …
(2023-11-29). Israeli Occupation Forces Violated Terms of the Gaza Truce Again. orinocotribune.com 
Al Mayadeen correspondent in Gaza confirmed that Israeli occupation forces violated the ceasefire by firing bullets in northern Gaza, after a series of breaches. | The Al Mayadeen correspondent in Gaza confirmed that Israeli occupation forces violated the ceasefire by firing gunshots in northern Gaza, particularly in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood. | He revealed that the occupation forces fired artillery and smoke shells west of the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood during their withdrawal, aiming to cover their retreat from the central part of the neighborhood towards Rashid Street. | Al Mayadeen's correspondent in the…
(2023-11-29). UN envoy: Iran's missile, space programs fully in compliance with international law. presstv.ir Iran's UN envoy says the country's missile and space programs are fully in compliance with its legitimate rights under international law.
(2023-11-29). Iran warns US, Israel of 'harsh consequences' if war crimes continue in Gaza. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister warns the US and Israel that they will face 'harsh consequences' if they keep committing crimes in the Gaza Strip.
(2023-11-29). Hamas once again scores major victory in cognitive war against Tel Aviv: Israeli think tank. presstv.ir An Israeli independent think-tank has confirmed that the Palestinians resistance movement Hamas has scored more victories against Israel.
(2023-11-29). Canadians demonstrate for Palestine. presstv.ir The temporary pause in the bombardment of Gaza did not stop Canadians from holding a historic national march in the capital city in solidarity with Palestinians.
(2023-11-29). Leader: Iran Navy's progress since 1979 revolution 'unbelievable, remarkable'. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei hails achievements made by the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy after the 1979 Islamic Revolution as "remarkable and unbelievable."
(2023-11-29). Hamas says it confronted Israeli forces violating truce after brief extension. presstv.ir Hamas' military wing says it confronted Israeli forces after they violated the ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-11-29). Palestinians going through 'one of the darkest chapters' of their history. presstv.ir Guterres also says Palestinians were going through "one of the darkest chapters" of their history.
(2023-11-29). US, Israeli spy chiefs discussing 'next phase' of Gaza truce: Report. presstv.ir Spy chiefs of the US and Israel are discussing the 'next phase' of the current ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Qatar, a source says.
(2023-11-29). Border confrontations with Israel catastrophic for Lebanon's tourism sector. independent.co.ug 
Beirut, Lebanon | Xinhua | Confrontations between Israel and Hezbollah, a Shiite military group in Lebanon, on Lebanon's southern border have had a disastrous effect on the country's tourism sector, said industry experts. Due to the ongoing border tension that has lasted for more than seven weeks, many hotels outside of Beirut, the capital …
(2023-11-29). Huawei hosts 2023 Africa 5G Summit. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa 5G Summit, a prominent event within the sixth Southern Africa Mobile Broadband (MBB) VIP Salon, underscored the pivotal role of 5G in shaping Africa's business landscape. Hosted by Huawei and held during AfricaCom, the continent's largest technology conference, the summit convened industry leaders, government regulators, and representatives from various …
(2023-11-29). Nawangwe pardons students suspended for protesting eviction of businesses. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Vice Chancellor Barnabas Nawangwe has pardoned three students who were suspended for protesting the eviction of small businesses at the university. In 2022, Makerere University Council ordered all businesses to vacate campus premises, a decision that was recently implemented. The businesses included photocopy and stationery shops, food …
(2023-11-29). Many actors, stunt workers, and now production assistants, oppose tentative SAG-AFTRA agreement. wsws.org Opposition continues to mount among rank and file actors and entertainment workers after details of the tentative agreement between SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) were released last Friday.
(2023-11-28). Fact Check: A Record 40% Of All US Homes Currently Don't Have Mortgages. moguldom.com More American households are owning their homes free and clear with the burden of paying a mortgage out of the picture, according to a new data analysis from Zillow. The data reveals that 37 percent of homes in 2017 no longer had mortgages to pay. Zillow isn't the only one supporting this claim. Data from …
(2023-11-28). Amazon's Mightiest Apex Predator, The Jaguar. pressenza.com 
by: Assaf Levy, In the past, jaguars were revered as deities, but currently, their population is being drastically reduced throughout their habitat. | Explore the deep, dense jungles where a stunning and mighty creature resides—the incredible jaguar. This majestic big cat grabs your attention and sparks your imagination with its captivating patterns and intense gaze. Join me on an exciting journey through the lush trees as we uncover the mysteries of this fascinating animal. | Learn about its special traits, find out how many are left in the wild, and understand why it's…
(2023-11-28). Democracy Now! 2023-11-28 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for November 28, 2023; "Atmosphere of Hate": AFSC Leader & Palestinian Vermonter on Shooting of 3 College Students; Jeremy Scahill: Israel's "Lethal Lie" About Al-Shifa Hospital as Hamas Base Was Co-Signed by Biden; Remembering Pablo Yoruba Guzmán, Young Lords Co-Founder, Afro-Latino Leader, Legendary NYC Journalist | Headlines for November 28, 2023; "Atmosphere of Hate": AFSC Leader & Palestinian Vermonter on Shooting of 3 College Students; Jeremy Scahill: Israel's "Lethal Lie" About Al-Shifa Hospital as Hamas Base Was Co-Signed by Biden; Rememb…
(2023-11-28). Democracy Now! 2023-11-28 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for November 28, 2023; "Atmosphere of Hate": AFSC Leader & Palestinian Vermonter on Shooting of 3 College Students; Jeremy Scahill: Israel's "Lethal Lie" About Al-Shifa Hospital as Hamas Base Was Co-Signed by Biden; Remembering Pablo Yoruba Guzmán, Young Lords Co-Founder, Afro-Latino Leader, Legendary NYC Journalist | Headlines for November 28, 2023; "Atmosphere of Hate": AFSC Leader & Palestinian Vermonter on Shooting of 3 College Students; Jeremy Scahill: Israel's "Lethal Lie" About Al-Shifa Hospital as Hamas Base Was Co-Signed by Biden; Rememb…
(2023-11-28). Genocide in Gaza, Activists Shut Down Manhattan Bridge. Demonstrators Disrupt Macy's Parade Over Protest-Filled Weekend. pressenza.com In New York, over 1,000 peaceful protesters held a sit-in protest Sunday at the entrance to the Manhattan Bridge, halting traffic to downtown Brooklyn. Protesters, led by Jewish Voice for Peace, unfurled banners reading "Let Gaza Live" and "The Whole World Is Watching" as they sat in the roadway chanting, "Up with liberation! Down with occupation!" Their protest came three days after protesters disrupted the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to demand an end to U.S. support for Israel's occupation and bombardment of Gaza. Protesters wore jumpsuits covered in fake blood and glued themselves to the street, briefly dis…
(2023-11-28). Xi chairs leadership meeting on Yangtze River Economic Belt development, CPC leadership over foreign affairs. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Nov. 27 held a meeting to review Guidelines on Policies and Measures for Further Promoting High-Quality Development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, and Regulations on the CPC Leadership over Foreign Affairs. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, chaired the meeting.
(2023-11-28). Released Israeli hostage thanks Hamas for making daughter feel 'like a queen'. geo.tv 
Israeli mother wrote letter to Hamas thanking them for their "kindness and compassion" during 49-day captivity…
(2023-11-28). Elon Musk visits Hamas-hit Israeli areas, meets Netanyahu to clear name in antisemitism row. geo.tv 
Elon Musk and Netanyahu agreed on the necessity to eliminate Hamas for peace…
(2023-11-28). 'Prophet Song': Did Paul Lynch get Booker Prize because his novel predicted Dublin riots?>. geo.tv 
Paul Lynch's novel 'Prophet Song' is about the rise of a fascist regime in a dystopian Dublin…
(2023-11-28). India arrests Kashmiri students for raising pro-Pakistan slogans, celebrating World Cup defeat. geo.tv 
IIOJK police charge seven university students with draconian anti-terror laws…
(2023-11-28). David Fuller: How necrophiliac 'morgue monster' molested 101 dead women unnoticed in UK. geo.tv 
David Fuller was apprehended 33 years after the murders of Wendy Knell and Caroline Pierce in 1987…
(2023-11-28). Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: All 41 trapped workers evacuated after 17 days of nonstop digging. geo.tv 
The labourers trapped in Uttarakhand collapsed tunnel received sustenance through a 53-meter pipe and remained in good health…
(2023-11-28). Ex-Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson opens up on 'worrying' health concerns. geo.tv 
Jeremy Clarkson expresses concerns over hearing loss, risk of developing dementia; reveals he will be using hearing aids…
(2023-11-28). In boost to 'Saudi Vision', Riyadh wins vote to host World Expo 2030. geo.tv 
World Expo 2030 is grand event that attracts millions of people and is specifically tailored to address contemporary issues…
(2023-11-28). Future of Harry Potter's iconic Hogwarts Express faces derailment amid safety dispute. geo.tv 
The train, operational from March to October, attracts approximately 750 daily passengers during peak seasons…
(2023-11-28). Winter 2023 National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org Breaking his campaign promise — amid a migrant crisis, Biden to build new section of racist border wall!
(2023-11-28). Sabotaging EU Pesticide Reduction Law (SUR). pressenza.com 
Pesticide industry lobby's reckless assault on biodiversity and health | It is make-or-break time for several urgent key topics under the EU's Green Deal and its Farm to Fork Strategy. In June this year for example, the Nature Restoration Law became the center of a turbulent media storm when the right-wing conservative group in the European Parliament tried to kill it as part of a publicity stunt to launch their EU election campaign. | Next up will be the pesticide reduction law (Sustainable Use Regulation, or SUR), which has been under attack from the very start. Industry lobbies and their allies have waged a re…
(2023-11-28). Europe worries about the rise of "populism", but real specter haunting EU is "maidanization" pressenza.com In the Netherlands, the PVV (Freedom Party), led by controversial politician Geert Wilders, often described as "far-right" and "populist", won about 37 of the 150 seats in the Dutch parliament. While talks have started to form the new government, Wilders and his party are now in a leading position. Predictably, much is being written now about the rise of "populism" in Europe, while Western discourses try to link it to far-right Nazi-Fascism. | Whether one likes the "populist" wave or not, this being an umbrella term for a variety of movements, it would be simply inaccurate to equate all such groups with Fascism i…
(2023-11-28). Rep McGovern attend the meeting of U.N. #TPNW2MSP Nov. 27. pressenza.com 
For the first time since the Nuclear Ban Treaty was agreed by 122 countries at the United Nations in 2017, the US Congress is represented at a treaty meeting. The Second Meeting of State Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear…
(2023-11-28). Turks in Istanbul protest death of civilians in Gaza. presstv.ir Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Istanbul on Friday to protest civilian deaths in the Gaza Strip and express support for the Palestinians.
(2023-11-28). Region 'let down' by West's reaction to Israeli crimes in Gaza: Qatar. presstv.ir Qatar's Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani has slammed the West's support for Israel's war on the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2023-11-28). Biden ditched staff advice to dismiss fake news on 'Hamas beheading babies'. presstv.ir The US president dismissed the recommendation that he cut a line about Hamas beheading babies "because those reports were unverified."
(2023-11-28). On Not Asking "Should I Insert Myself in the Text?" publicbooks.org "We are obliged to acknowledge what we see and how we organize what we see."
(2023-11-28). 2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits 9 accused of arson, vandalism. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : A court here has acquitted nine accused people of all charges, including rioting, vandalism, and arson, during the 2020 Delhi riots, saying they were entitled to the benefit of the doubt. Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala was hearing a case against the accused, who were accused of being a part of a …
(2023-11-28). ASI seeks 3 weeks' more to submit Gyanvapi mosque survey report. muslimmirror.com Varanasi : The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has sought three more weeks to submit the scientific survey report of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi. The survey had concluded almost a month ago and the ASI had sought extra time to file its report. The last extension was on November 18, when the ASI asked …
(2023-11-28). Justice collapsed and United Nations died on 29 November 1947 when Israel was created in Palestine. muslimmirror.com By Latheef Farook November 29 marks the day when the United Nations, under pressure from US, Britain and Europe, divided Palestine and created an artificial state for imported Jews in violation of all accepted norms , laws and moral principles. The main purpose of planting this alien entity in Palestine was to ensure Middle East …
(2023-11-28). Softer provision of UAPA invoked against arrested students: J-K Police. muslimmirror.com Srinagar : After it faced flak from a section of politicians, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday defended booking under UAPA seven university students who had raised objectionable slogans after the Indian cricket team's in the World Cup final, saying it had invoked a "softer provision" of the anti-terror law. Several politicians, including the …
(2023-11-28). UN experts call for independent investigations into crimes committed in Israel, Palestine. muslimmirror.com ATHENS : A group of UN experts called for full and independent investigations into crimes committed in Israel and Palestine in a joint statement on Monday. Urging Israel, the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank and authorities in Gaza to cooperate fully with the investigations, they said "independent investigators must be given the necessary resources, …
(2023-11-28). UP temple 'purified with gangajal' after Muslim MLA's visit. muslimmirror.com Siddharthnagar : A temple in Uttar Pradesh's Siddharthnagar district was 'purified' with 'gangajal' after a visit by a Muslim MLA of the Samajwadi Party. Doomariyaganj MLA Sayeda Khatoon had on Sunday visited the Samay Mata temple at the invitation of the local people to participate in a 'Shatchandi Mahayagya.' After she left, some people not …
(2023-11-28). Africa & Byzantium. independent.co.ug 
Exhibits at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, show how cultural cross-pollination thrived across centuries and continents under Byzantine rule ART | AGENCIES | While trans-continental interventions on the African continent began with the 15th-century arrival of the Portuguese, the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Africa & Byzantium exhibition demonstrates how the continent had been engaged …
(2023-11-28). Africa Cup of Nations: 1xBet tells about continent's main football tournament intrigue. independent.co.ug 
The bookmaker company 1xBet is a reliable partner of the Africa Cup of Nations and, together with you, is counting the days until the start of the football festival! Place The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will take place from January 13 to February 11 in Cote d'Ivoire, with Abidjan, Bouaké, Corhogo, San Pedro …
(2023-11-28). 'Africa running out of time to sort looming pensions crisis'. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An expert at the ongoing 4th Annual Conference of the African Pension Supervisors Association (APSA) in Kampala has said urgent steps need to be taken to reverse a trend in which the continent has only 10% pension coverage of its population. Sundeep Raichura, Group Chief Executive Officer Zamara says that …
(2023-11-28). C-Care Uganda marks men health awareness 'Movember'. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | C-Care Uganda, Uganda's largest private healthcare network, has this month, joined the rest of the world to raise men's health awareness, with special attention to testicular and prostate cancers. The healthcare providers kicked off the month by providing discounted prostate and testicular cancer screening in all their clinics countrywide. …
(2023-11-28). Coca-Cola cement partnership to fuel plastic waste solution. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Plastic waste will be put to good use as an alternative fuel in cement production thanks to a new three-year partnership between Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) and Hima Cement Limited announced on Nov.17 in Kampala. CCBU will provide Hima Cement access to plastic waste from its operations for handling and …
(2023-11-28). Entrepreneurs urged to tap into opportunities in the digital economy for growth and Innovation. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to accelerate business growth and foster solutions for last-mile communities, experts are advising entrepreneurs to tap into the burgeoning opportunities within the digital economy. This call was made during the Uganda Innovation Week held last week, a collaborative effort by Startup Uganda in partnership with Innovation …
(2023-11-28). Former Uganda railways boss granted bail. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Magistrates Court has granted a sh1 million cash bail to Stanley Ssendegeya, the former managing director of Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) who is facing forgery charges. Court presided over by Sienna Owomugisha granted him bail Monday after finding that his sureties including his wife, son, and …
(2023-11-28). Hajji Kiyimba, son charged for inciting violence at UMSC. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Law Development Centre Court in Kampala has charged businessman Abdul Kiyimba and his son Hamuza Kiyimba with incitement to violence. He has been granted bail. On Monday, the two appeared before the Grade One Magistrate Martins Kirya and denied the charges. There was heavy security deployment at the …
(2023-11-28). James Kamwesiga, educationist and church laity leader, has died. independent.co.ug 
TODAY — Tuesday, November 28 ‚û°Ô∏è12.00 — Mass St Angela Bugema WEDNESDAY November 29 ‚û°Ô∏è 6.00pm —Mass at Home. Official vigil. THURSDAY November 30 ‚û°Ô∏è9.00am — Requiem Mass at Christ the King FRIDAY December 1 ‚û°10.00am — Official burial at home Nyamiyaga 01, Nyarurambi Parish, Nyamirama Sub County West Kinkizi West County Kanungu district. Kampala, …
(2023-11-28). Kampala-Namanve railway works finally near completion. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The rehabilitation of the Kampala-Namanve railway is finally entering the last phase. This stretch, which is part of the Kampala-Mukono line was scheduled for completion in September, but "unforeseen circumstances" delayed it, according to John Linonn Sengendo, the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) spokesman. He said, the works initially encountered resistance …
(2023-11-28). Kitutu fails to block iron sheet trial. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court has rejected Minister for Karamoja Affairs Mary Gorreti Kitutu's plea challenging her trial in the iron sheets scandal on grounds of alleged torture. Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga, presiding over the court on Tuesday, dismissed Kitutu's application, stating it lacked substantial evidence and contained falsehoods, as …
(2023-11-28). Mpuuga stranded after DP, FDC call off plenary boycott. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Opposition legislators are in disarray following a decision by the Democratic Party — DP, and Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) to call off the ongoing boycott of plenary sittings in parliament. On October 19th, 2023, Mathias Mpuuga, the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament led a group of legislators to …
(2023-11-28). NCDC special needs tutor training flops over poor accommodation. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) training session came to an unexpected halt on Monday after a group of Center Coordinating Tutors (CCT) raised concern about inadequate accommodation and unclear communication from the organizers. The CCTs all returned home. The Center Coordinating Tutors had been selected to undergo specialized …
(2023-11-28). Not even the rain could stop Roast and Rhyme. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 19th edition of Roast and Rhyme that was held on Sunday at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo was a powerful testament to Ugandans' commitment to having a good time on a weekend. From the moment the gates opened at noon, guests were ushered into the venue and took their …
(2023-11-28). Planning for a future beyond 1.5 ∞C. independent.co.ug 
It is apparent we are barreling toward global temperatures at least 2 ∞C above pre-industrial levels COMMENT | SIMON ZADEK | The negotiators and activists preparing to attend the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai are grimly aware that there is no realistic chance of limiting global warming to 1.5 ∞ Celsius above pre-industrial levels. …
(2023-11-28). PPPs needed to bridge Africa's infrastructure gap. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Public-private partnerships are crucial to closing the financing gap for infrastructure development in Africa, and governments and the private sector should work together to create effective PPPs, said Dr Robert Lisinge, Acting Director of the Private Sector Development and Finance Division at the UN Economic Commission for Africa. "Financing Africa's …
(2023-11-28). Stress Clinic entertainment show set for Nov 29 at UMA showground. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stress Clinic, an entertainment project will officially kick off on November 29 at the Uganda Manufacturers Association base in Lugogo, some 4km from Kampala City Centre, the organisers said on Monday. Winnie Nwagi and Maddox Sematimba are some of the big artists that will entertain the audience. …
(2023-11-28). UDB opens physical branch in Gulu, hints at other touchpoints in country cities. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Development Bank (UDB), the country's Development Finance Institution (DFI) has recently launched its inaugural regional office situated in Gulu City aimed at serving Northern Uganda. Situated along Lower Church Hill Drive, the Gulu City office will act as a liaison point for all the districts that constitute …
(2023-11-28). Second meeting of TPNW States Parties opens in New York. pressenza.com The first day of the second meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons opened on Monday 27 November at 10 a.m. and lasted all day at the United Nations headquarters in New York. | The second meeting of the States Parties runs from 27 November to 1 December with Mexico as chairman. | During the morning meeting, the President emphasised that the risks of a nuclear catastrophe are real and increasing due to the modernisation of the arsenals and the current geopolitical tensions, so this meeting becomes a milestone in stopping and reversing the current course. The work of civil soci…
(2023-11-28). Palestinian theater calls for international performances of the play The Gaza Monologues. wsws.org The Ashtar theater in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank has called for performances around the world on November 29 of The Gaza Monologues.
(2023-11-29). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 54: Two children killed by Israeli forces in Jenin amid discussions of truce extension. mondoweiss.net 
As leaders discuss extending the temporary truce, Israeli forces kill two children, including an 8-year-old boy, in the occupied West Bank. Meanwhile, Gaza is still facing a grave humanitarian crisis, with children on the front line.
(2023-11-29). Friday 12/1: Writers Against the War on Gaza: Bay Area Teach-In. indybay.org Arab Cultural and Community Center | 2 Plaza St. | San Francisco, CA…
(2023-11-29). Thursday 11/30: Community Forum for Oakland Families. indybay.org La Escuelita (the Great Room) | 1050 2nd Ave | Oakland, CA…
(2023-11-29). Tuesday 11/28: Berkeley City Council Meeting for Ceasefire Resolution. indybay.org 1231 Addison St. | Berkeley, CA…
(2023-11-29). Wednesday 11/29: Marin Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Outside of Representative Huffman's office | 1002 4th Street and City Plaza | San Rafael, CA…