(2023-12-21). 80+ Groups Descend On DC, Demand Gaza Cease-Fire, Migrant Rights. popularresistance.org Activists from more than 80 advocacy groups took to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday to protest what they called the Israeli genocide in Palestine and "cruel" immigration policies here in the United States. | The demonstrators demanded a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, an end to American military aid for Israel, and protection for migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. | "As the Biden administration and Senate Democrats indicate a willingness to advance cruel immigration proposals in order to pass a spending package that will send billions of dollars to Israel to continue its genocide in Gaza, we come toget…
(2023-12-21). Israel continues bombardment of Gaza as UNSC delays ceasefire vote. peoplesdispatch.org 
The death toll in Gaza is likely to breach the 20,000 mark, with more than 53,000 wounded as Israeli airstrikes and ground shelling continue to strike all parts of Gaza with little regard to civilian casualties…
(2023-12-21). United Nations reports Israeli forces are carrying out mass summary executions in Gaza. wsws.org On Wednesday, the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights published a report alleging that Israeli forces carried out a mass execution of civilians in Northern Gaza, separating 11 men from their families and summarily shooting them.
(2023-12-21). Activists Block Several Airports In Belgium — Ground Private Jets. popularresistance.org On Saturday 16 December, supporters of campaign group Code Rouge-Rood from several European countries entered Là¨ege Airport in a peaceful direct action to denounce the injustice and climate impact of aviation and demand a drastic reduction of flights | This happened just after hundreds of activists were arrested around Antwerp, while preparing to block Antwerp International airport, one of the biggest private jet airports in Belgium. Despite police targetting activists, a large group managed to enter Antwerp Airport and achieved success: no private jets took off from Kortrijk or Antwerp today.
(2023-12-21). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 75: UNSC Postpones Ceasefire Vote. popularresistance.org The UN Security Council postponed for the second time a vote on a ceasefire resolution in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. | The resolution was initially scheduled for a vote on Monday. However, Security Council members are debating the draft's wording to avoid another U.S. veto. On December 8, the U.S. rejected a ceasefire call, while the UK abstained. | U.S. foreign officials warned that support for Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip is isolating Washington from its allies and could cost it diplomatically in the long run. | On Tuesday, the National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby confirmed that the U.S…
(2023-12-21). BP Suspends All Oil Shipments Through Red Sea In Response To Houthi Blockade. popularresistance.org On Monday, December 18, oil giant BP announced that it would pause all oil shipments through the Red Sea due to Houthi's blockade of all ships heading to Israel. BP is the first oil and gas company to do so. The Ansar Allah forces had announced its blockade on December 9. Yahya Sare'e, the spokesperson of Yemeni armed forces, announced that the blockade would continue until Israel ended its genocidal war on Gaza and lifted the blockade on the besieged Palestinian territory. | As a result of the blockade, cargo ships have been forced to travel around the African continent rather than through the Red Sea, increasin…
(2023-12-21). Israel Kills 11 Palestinians Every Hour, Azov In Gaza & Israel Still Refusing Full Hostage Exchange. 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 (12/20/23). 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
(2023-12-21). Anne And Joe Argue About The Child-Killing Murder Robot. caitlinjohnstone.com.au "The Child-Killing Murder Robot has a right to defend itself!"
(2023-12-21). Australian Broadcasting Corporation sacks journalist after Zionist witch-hunt. wsws.org The ABC is setting precedents befitting a tin-pot dictatorship, where the slightest criticism of an unfolding genocide and the lies used to justify it is met with repression.
(2023-12-21). The working class must stop the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza. wsws.org Stopping the genocide requires strikes and boycotts of arms companies, work stoppages at docks and airports to prevent the shipment of any items to Israel with a military use and the systematic preparation for a political general strike against the war.
(2023-12-21). The "election victory" of al-Sisi in Egypt. wsws.org If anything was needed in the midst of Israel's genocide against the Palestinians to reduce the human rights propaganda of the imperialist powers to absurdity, it is their partnership with the butcher of Cairo.
(2023-12-21). Victory for Venezuela: Alex Saab is free! liberationnews.org 
Washington wanted to set an example with Saab and punish him, his family and the Venezuelan people for daring to resist the U.S. sanctions. Congratulations, Alex Saab. You are right, Venezuela won this battle.
(2023-12-21). Venezuela Secures Release Of Government Envoy Alex Saab. popularresistance.org Venezuela successfully negotiated the release of Alex Saab, a government envoy who spent more than three years detained. | Saab landed in Caracas on Wednesday afternoon and was greeted by his family and Venezuelan government officials. His release comes as a result of a negotiation between the Nicolás Maduro government and the Joe Biden administration that will see the release of up to 36 people, 10 of them US citizens, currently detained in Venezuela. | The Maduro government envoy was arrested during a refueling stopover in Cape Verde in June 2020 on his way to Iran to negotiate food and fuel import deals amidst…
(2023-12-21). Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators march for Gaza ceasefire in Lyon. presstv.ir Thousands of demonstrators take to the streets of Lyon to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-21). Bent on genocide: Netanyahu rules out ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Israeli prime minister rules out the prospect of any ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which has been the subject of a genocidal Israeli war for the past 75 days.
(2023-12-21). US releases detained Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab. peoplesdispatch.org Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab, who has been unjustly imprisoned in the United States since October 2021, was finally released from US custody on December 20. Saab was detained in Cape Verde a year after being Saab was sanctioned amid intensified US attacks against Venezuela, which was attempting to…
(2023-12-21). Venezuela Brings Home Alex Saab in Exchange for Releasing Convicted US Mercenaries. orinocotribune.com 
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(2023-12-21). Dec 21, 2023. sitrepworld.info 
Dance of the Knights — Prokofiev On Optimism: A Chant of Darkness, by Cynthia Chung Not Offended by Christmas, by Naomi Wolf Five Recent Interviews With John J. Mearsheimer (Videos) The survival of Washington's domination of the UN, by Thierry Meyssan Anne And Joe Argue About The Child-Killing Murder Robot, by Caitlin Johnstone SITREP 12/20/23: Putin and Zelensky Crossfire, MidEast Heats Up, by Simplicius The Thinker An Insipid Foreign Policy Critique Going Nowhere, by Stephen Karganovic Jesus, Gaza, and the Murder of Useless People, by Edward J. Curtin, Jr Scott Ritter: IDF are panicke…
(2023-12-21). City of Sydney Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-21). Jesus, Gaza, and the Murder of Useless People. dissidentvoice.org 
Jesus was a Palestinian Jew born in Bethlehem. He grew up in Nazareth and was executed as a criminal in Jerusalem. It is because of him that we celebrate Christmas. But it is in spite of him that what we celebrate is the opposite of what he stood for. The different stories of his birth, …
(2023-12-21). Where are Leftwing Jewish Groups on the Israel-Gaza Conflict? progressive.org Jeff Spitzer-Resnick examines a range of efforts to respond to the current war.
(2023-12-21). Will the human rights movement survive the Gaza war? responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2023-12-21). oPt: Minister Geoffrey van Leeuwen announces extra ‚Ǩ25 million in emergency aid for Gaza during visit to Rafah border crossing. reliefweb.int Countries: Netherlands, occupied Palestinian territory | Source: Government of the Netherlands | The Netherlands is making an extra ‚Ǩ25 million available for humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza. The Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Geoffrey van Leeuwen, announced the new funding on Wednesday during his visit to the Rafah crossing, on Egypt's border with Gaza. Minister Van Leeuwen is visiting the crossing together with Minister of Foreign Affairs Hanke Bruins Slot. The contribution will be used to supply food, water, medical care and fuel for electricity and heating…
(2023-12-21). Colorado Supreme Court rules Trump coup attempt disqualifies him as candidate. wsws.org The Democratic Party and the Biden administration, however, will take no serious action against the fascist ex-president. They seek collaboration with the Republicans on a shared agenda of war in Ukraine and Gaza.
(2023-12-21). Raeisi: Palestine number one issue of region, world. presstv.ir Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi considers the issue of Palestine to be the "most essential" issue of the region and the entire world.
(2023-12-21). New York City protesters demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. presstv.ir Protesters in New York rally in solidarity with Palestinians to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-21). Pro-Palestine demonstrators rally in Australia's Melbourne to demand Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Thousands march in Melbourne to express solidarity with Palestinians and demand Gaza ceasefire.
(2023-12-21). 'Jews for Palestine' holds rally in Brooklyn, demanding Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir The 'Jews for Palestine' holds a rally in Brooklyn, calling for ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-21). Haniyeh says resistance stands 'strong, resolute' as Israel says ready for ceasefire. presstv.ir The head of Hamas' political bureau says the Palestinian resistance has stood "firm on the battlefield" despite two and a half months of Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
(2023-12-21). Resistance strikes down US plot to secure Israel's control over region: Islamic Jihad. presstv.ir A senior official of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad says the movement has struck down Washington's plans to secure the occupying regime's control over the region.
(2023-12-21). Journalists Under Fire: Mustafa al Sawaf, veteran Palestinian editor and analyst. presstv.ir Almost 100 Palestinian journalists have been killed by the Israeli regime forces in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, including veteran Palestinian editor and analyst Mustafa al Sawaf.
(2023-12-21). Region gradually moving toward ceasefire in Palestine: Iran FM. presstv.ir Iran's FM says regional efforts have intensified for a ceasefire in Palestine.
(2023-12-21). Hamas leader visits Egypt to discuss new Gaza truce. presstv.ir A top Hamas leader has traveled to Egypt to discuss a potential new Gaza truce involving an exchange of prisoners and the entry of more aid to Gaza.
(2023-12-21). Israeli airstrikes kill dozens more civilians in Gaza. presstv.ir Dozens of Palestinians have lost their lives in the latest Israeli airstrikes across various parts of Gaza.
(2023-12-21). Hamas ready for all-for-all prisoner exchange with Israel: Senior official. presstv.ir A Hamas official says the resistance movement is ready for an all-for-all prisoner exchange with the Israeli regime.
(2023-12-21). Acute water shortages in Gaza pose deadly risks for children, UN warns. presstv.ir The UNICEF has warned that acute water shortages in the war-torn Gaza pose deadly risks for children.
(2023-12-21). Testimonies show Israel torturing Gaza abductees. presstv.ir Testimonies confirm the Gaza abductees were subjected to all forms of beatings and ill-treatment by Israeli forces during their detention.
(2023-12-21). Israel Has Backed Itself Into a Corner on Post-War Gaza Occupation, Diplomats Say. news.antiwar.com As Israel continues its war against the Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip, killing approximately 20,000 people including mostly women and children, it is setting the stage for a future military reoccupation of the coastal enclave. Three Western diplomats, including two ambassadors, told the Times of Israel that — despite the Israeli government's repeated denials …
(2023-12-21). US Veto Threat Once Again Delays Security Council Vote on Gaza Ceasefire. news.antiwar.com The White House threatened to veto a UN Security Council resolution that would call for a ceasefire in Gaza and set up an expedited inspection mechanism for bringing aid into Gaza. The US is demanding that the resolution affirm Israel's right to self-defense and that the part of the text calling for a ceasefire be …
(2023-12-21). Teachers Push For Ceasefire, With Education, Agitation, Resolutions. popularresistance.org When Becky Pringle, president of the 3-million-member National Education Association (NEA), the largest union in the country, tweeted, "We join our partner organizations along with Jewish and Muslim leaders across the globe in an urgent call for an end to the violence," it was one more step in the growing movement among union activists demanding a ceasefire in Palestine. | Teachers unions including the Chicago Teachers Union, the San Antonio Alliance of Teachers and Support Professionals, and the Massachusetts Teachers Association were some of the first unions to sign on to a ceasefire resolution spearheaded by t…
(2023-12-21). Funeral held for five Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp. presstv.ir People in the West Bank hold a funeral for five Palestinians killed in an Israeli raid on the Nur Shams refugee camp.
(2023-12-21). Junior doctors in England launch fresh strike over pay dispute. presstv.ir Junior doctors in England stage a strike in the run-up to Christmas in an attempt to force the government to make a fresh effort to improve their pay and working conditions.
(2023-12-21). Congress And President Biden Should Not Trade Away Human Rights. popularresistance.org The Senate, House, and White House are embroiled in down-to-the-wire negotiations to trade harmful changes to the asylum system and draconian immigration enforcement measures in exchange for approving a one-time defense supplemental funding package. We urge members of Congress and the White House to reject any such deal. | If Congress passes the one-time defense supplemental, the money will likely run out in just a few months. But the major anti-immigrant policy changes that Congress and the White House are reportedly considering will be permanent.
(2023-12-21). North Korea warns of 'nuclear attack' if US provokes with nukes. presstv.ir North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said that his country would launch a nuclear attack if an enemy provokes it with nuclear weapons, apparently referring to the United States, according to state media.
(2023-12-21). Oppenheimer, atomic bombings and the ethical responsibility of scientists. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-21). Sudan: 2023 In Review: Nearly 16,000 children a day plunged into hunger in top 10 worsening food crises. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-21). Almost 3 million children in Sudan's Al Jazirah state at risk as violence escalates. reliefweb.int Country: Sudan | Source: UN Children's Fund | NEW YORK/AMMAN/PORT SUDAN, 21 December 2023 — The escalation in fighting in Sudan's Al Jazirah state has reportedly forced at least 150,000 children from their homes in less than a week, UNICEF warned today. The eruption of fighting in Al Jazirah means that more than half of states in Sudan — 10 out of 18 — are experiencing active conflict. | An estimated 5.9 million people live in Al Jazirah State, with approximately half of the population being children. | Since the escalation of the conflict in Sudan on April 15, nearly 500,000 people fled viol…
(2023-12-21). Hundreds rally in protest over Serbia's 'illegitimate' vote results. presstv.ir Serbian citizens rally once again in the capital Belgrade to protest against alleged voter fraud following calls by the main opposition camp to protest the weekend's election results…
(2023-12-21). International Migrants Day: How To Change the System? orinocotribune.com By Neal Resnikoff — Dec 18. 2023 | The UN General Assembly proclaimed December 18 International Migrants Day in 2000. It took into account the large and increasing number of migrants in the world. It aimed to further the 1990 International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. | The Convention recognizes the human rights of migrant workers and promotes their access to justice as well as to humane and lawful working and living conditions. It provides guidance on the elaboration of national migration policies and for international cooperation based on…
(2023-12-21). Immigrant advocates prepare legal battle against fascistic Texas immigration laws. wsws.org Governor Abbott blamed the Biden administration for what Democrats and Republicans have increasingly referred to as the "broken" border.
(2023-12-21). Labor's new punitive refugee laws criticised. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-21). Tamil refugees hope to ask Richard Marles for permanent visas. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-21). Democratic Republic of the Congo Regional Refugee Response Plan Dashboard – As of 30 September 2023. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-21). Australia: Immigration Detention and Community Statistics Summary – October 2023 (released 21 December 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-21). Another Labor state or territory leader quits suddenly in Australia. wsws.org In the fourth such exit since June, Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles abruptly resigned this week, pointing to a developing political crisis of the Labor governments across the country.
(2023-12-21). Philippines: DSWD, UN agency strengthen food security system through Digital Mapping System. reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | In line with the anti-hunger initiatives of the government, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the United Nations — Food and Agriculture Organization (UN-FAO) launched on Wednesday (December 20) the Digital Mapping System (DMS), an innovation designed to strengthen food security systems in the country. | The DMS is an initiative under the DSWD Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Convergence Program that aims to strengthen the capacities of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and small-holder farme…
(2023-12-21). Anheuser-Busch workers vote by 99 percent to authorize strike. wsws.org The Teamsters contract for five thousand Anheuser-Busch workers expires at the end of February.
(2023-12-21). Largest nursing home in St. Louis, Missouri shuts down, leaving residents in disarray and workers unpaid. wsws.org The state was called in to rapidly relocate residents to at least 15 different facilities across the area. Receiving nursing homes reported that residents arrived with no medical paperwork or medication.
(2023-12-21). Cuba to implement additional payments to health and education worke. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Prime Minister Manuel Marrero announced today that as of 2024 the country will implement measures aimed at making additional payments to improve the income of workers in the health and education sectors.
(2023-12-21). Deadly earthquake strikes impoverished region of China. wsws.org As of Wednesday morning, according to the state media, at least 134 people were killed and around a thousand injured in northwestern Gansu province and the neighbouring province of Qinghai.
(2023-12-21). Houthi: US warships will be targeted in Red Sea if Yemen attacked. presstv.ir The leader of Ansarullah says Yemeni Armed Forces will not hesitate to target US warships in the Red Sea if the vessels launch military strikes against the Yemeni soil.
(2023-12-21). Kenya At 60: Field Notes From The Neocolony. popularresistance.org Just four years after independence, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga published Not Yet Uhuru, a seminal political treatise of the new country. 60 years after independence, and 56 years after its publication, one might argue that nothing much has changed. As a nation, we find ourselves still grappling with the question of how Kenya became free with the greater portion of the arable land controlled by a handful of owners even as millions are squatters on their ancestral land.
(2023-12-21). Thousands take to the streets in Argentina in the first mobilization against Milei's government. peoplesdispatch.org Thousands of Argentines demonstrated, this Wednesday December 20, "against the economic austerity measures" implemented by Javier Milei's government. The day was marked by high tension early on, following a major police operation carried out at the main entrances to the city of Buenos Aires. | The Minister of Security, Patricia Bullrich, announced that she would debut her "anti-picketing protocol", presented last Friday December 15, and threatened that they would not allow the demonstration to take place. However, the call to mobilization managed to overcome the fear that the government tried to install. | The pe…
(2023-12-21). A Bolivarian specter haunts the Monroe Doctrine. peoplesdispatch.org December 2, 2023 marked 200 years since US President James Monroe's famous words to Congress: "America for the Americans". To remember that anniversary, the Network in Defense of Humanity (REDH) organized an international forum "Bolivar versus Monroe, against imperialism, fascism and neocolonialism, within the framework of 200 years of anti-imperialism", in Caracas, Venezuela, from November 30 to December 2, 2023. | Over the three days of the conference, intellectuals and politicians from all over the continent spoke about the legacy of the Monroe Doctrine today and the ongoing struggle against US imperialism. Ma…
(2023-12-21). Anti-War Committee Launches Billboard Campaign For Divestment. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, MN — On December 18, the Minnesota Anti-War Committee held a press conference to proudly announce the installation of four billboards in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. These billboards will serve as a visual call to action, reinforcing the committee's demands: "Divest Minnesota from Israel" and "End U.S. aid to Israel." | Strategically placed, these billboards will be a powerful tool to amplify the Anti-War Committee's demands that Minnesota divest from Israel and for the U.S. to end all support for Israel's apartheid regime. | Billboards will be Minneapolis at 515 Washington Avenue S; 815 Washing…
(2023-12-21). Calgary-Based Subsidiary Partners In Building US' Mountain Valley Pipeline. popularresistance.org The Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) is a 482 kilometre (300 mile) pipeline being built across West Virigina and Virginia to transport fracked gas. WGL Midstream, a subsidiary of Calgary-based AltaGas, owns 10 per cent of this USD $6.6 billion pipeline. | The Natural Resources Defense Council says: "It has been estimated that the full life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (excluding construction emissions) generated by the MVP mainline alone would be almost 90 million metric tons annually. This is equivalent to the emissions from 23 average U.S. coal plants."
(2023-12-21). Americans Abandoning Neighborhoods Due To Rising Flood Risk. popularresistance.org As flooding becomes more common due to the shifting and strengthening weather patterns and sea-level rise associated with climate change, so does climate migration. | New research by the First Street Foundation (FSF) has combined historic population change trends with flood risk data to reveal climate migration patterns happening in areas with high flood risk across the United States. | "Much of the world's population is exposed to some kind of extreme weather event exacerbated by climate change. These events have been directly connected to impacts on human systems including economic, social, and political crises…
(2023-12-21). Biden Is Trump's Poodle. popularresistance.org Biden, you defeated Trump, yet your administration has NOT rolled back all of the evil caused by Trump. | Take the case of journalist Julian Assange. | Under the Obama administration of which you, Biden, were Vice-President for 8 years, journalist and publisher Julian Assange was NOT prosecuted for publishing the Collateral Damage video of the U.S. Army murder by hellfire missile of Reuters reporters nor the classified Afghanistan and the Iraq war files. | However, you and the Obama administration did prosecute and won conviction of U.S. Army PFC Bradley Manning for disclosing those classified materials.
(2023-12-21). Ukraine — Turn Out the Lights, The Party is Over. sonar21.com 
Thanks to DL for reminding me of this iconic song and Dandy Don Meredith. Meredith was a star football player (American style) with the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960s and then played second banana to Howard Cosell as the broadcast team for Monday Night Football. | What does this have to do with Ukraine? Did you see what the Washington Post did to its banner on line? | This is just one more indicator that the Ukrainian fan-boy shop in Washington, DC is shutting down. Clicking on a current link filled with articles about the War in Ukraine is quite a downer if you are one of the Deep State gaggle infesting Wa…
(2023-12-21). Ukraine should take a page out of Finland's fight with Stalin. responsiblestatecraft.org 
As public support for Ukraine
(2023-12-21). Russian official says apartment complex on fire after Ukraine's shelling in Donetsk. presstv.ir An official in Russian-controlled Donetsk says Ukraine fired shells that hit an apartment complex in Donetsk city on Tuesday.
(2023-12-21). Patrick Lawrence: What? Ukraine Is Not Winning the War? scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-21). Longtime Talk Show Host Joe Madison Announces His Prostate Cancer Has Returned And Goes Off Air, Encourages Men To Seek Testing. moguldom.com Renowned radio talk-show host and activist Joe Madison, affectionately known as "The Black Eagle," revealed that his battle with prostate cancer has resurfaced, prompting him to temporarily step away from his hosting duties on SiriusXM Urban View. Madison is also using his platform to encourage men, particularly Black men who face higher risks, to prioritize …
(2023-12-21). Housing activists organise national day of action for public housing, rent controls. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-21). How can we build the movement for the liberation of Palestine? greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-21). Katoomba rallies for Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-21). Mainstream media's Israel bias comes under pressure. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-21). Mardi Gras AGM votes to tear up deal with NSW Police. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-21). NUS votes to support a free Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-21). Pro-Palestine protesters say Thales has no social licence. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-21). Residents want council to support Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-21). Supreme Court overturns aspects of NSW's anti-protest laws. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-21). WestCONnex delivers traffic chaos and resident outrage as Rozelle Interchange opens. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-21). Cabinet approves CNOOC's license for LPG facility at Kingfisher. independent.co.ug 
Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cabinet has approved China National Offshore Oil Corporation- CNOOC Uganda Limited to proceed with the construction of a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) facility in the Kingfisher development area. The state minister in charge of national guidance, Godfrey Kabbyanga revealed this during the cabinet briefing at the Uganda Media Centre in …
(2023-12-21). Lawyers for Sipapa demand to review CCTV footage. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala City socialite Charles Olimi, known as Sipapa, and his wife Shamila Nakiyemba were formally charged in the High Court Wednesday with 13 counts of aggravated robbery and money laundering. Appearing before the Criminal Division High Court Judge Michael Elubu, the couple pleaded not guilty to all the charges. …
(2023-12-21). Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sworn in as Kuwait's new Emir. independent.co.ug 
KUWAIT CITY | Xinhua | Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah officially assumed the role of emir of Kuwait on Wednesday, taking an oath before the Kuwaiti National Assembly. He succeeds the late Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who passed away at the age of 86 on December 16. Sheikh Mishal is the 17th ruler …
(2023-12-21). Mpuuga slams speaker for defending 'incompetent' PM Nabbanja. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, the Leader of Opposition in Parliament — LOP has slammed the Speaker's office for shielding Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja. Mpuuga claims the PM has shown incompetence as leader of government business in the August House. He was responding to questions from journalists at Parliament on Wednesday …
(2023-12-21). Yumbe Procurement Officer arrested for soliciting UGX 23M bribe. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Senior Procurement Officer for Yumbe district, Taban Kana, and Siraj Anule, an official of Miribe Foundation Limited, have been arrested for soliciting a bribe from a contractor. They have been arrested by detectives from the State House Anti-Corruption Unit and the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID). Kana is accused …
(2023-12-21). Yankee Micro Social Psychology Part I. dissidentvoice.org 
Orientation Developing a Marxist social psychology is a very important aspect of explaining what is going on within the individual in relation to society as well as what is going on in small group interactions between themselves. What we find when we examine social psychology in Yankeedom is what you might suspect, and that is …
(2023-12-21). Anticorruption and Imperialist Blind Spots: The Role of the United States in Brazil's Long Coup. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-21). A Merry AUKUS Surprise, Western Australia! asia-pacificresearch.com
(2023-12-21). Selected Articles: 'Sacrificial Lamb': US Troops in Syria and Iraq. Colonial-Style Occupation Ready to Sacrifice Their Lives for Israel in a Future Middle East Conflict. globalresearch.ca 
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(2023-12-21). MMP Blog #10: Keeping Track of Stocks and Flows: The Money of Account. realprogressives.org We will go through the details of keeping track of stocks and flows in the money of account. That will also lead us into a discussion of the relation between "money" and "spending"—how do we "pay for" things?>
(2023-12-21). MMP Blog #10 Responses. realprogressives.org
(2023-12-21). MMP Blog #7 Responses. realprogressives.org
(2023-12-21). MMP Blog #7: What Backs Up Currency and Why Would Anyone Accept It? realprogressives.org This week, let us take a peek behind the currency. Is there anything there, other than the Fed Chairman's—how shall we put it—family jewels?>
(2023-12-21). MMP Blog #8 Responses. realprogressives.org
(2023-12-21). MMP Blog #8: Taxes Drive Money. realprogressives.org In short, to avoid the penalties imposed for non-payment of taxes (that could include prison), the taxpayer needs to get hold of the government's currency.
(2023-12-21). MMP Blog #9 Responses. realprogressives.org
(2023-12-21). MMP Blog #9: What If the Population Refuses to Accept the Domestic Currency? realprogressives.org The best kind of payment is an obligatory one—one that must be made to stay out of prison, or to avoid death by thirst. An obligatory payment that must be made in the sovereign's own currency will guarantee a demand for that currency.
(2023-12-21). MMT: A Doubly Retrospective Analysis. realprogressives.org We must have fundamental reform and MMT shines a light on the path we need to take. Randy Wray's keynote speech at the 2011 CofFEE Conference.
(2023-12-21). Revisiting the October 7 Hamas Attack — Did Israel Kill most of the Israeli Civilians? sonar21.com 
(2023-12-21). World: Alertes de maladies épidémiques et émergentes en Océanie le 19 décembre 2023. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-21). Myanmar: IDP sites in Kachin and northern Shan states (As of 30 November 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-21). Myanmar: IDP Sites in Kachin State (As of 30 November 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-21). Myanmar: IDP Sites in Shan State (As of 30 November 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-21). Focused COVID-19 Media Monitoring, Nepal (December 21, 2023) [EN/NE]. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-21). WFP Pakistan Floods Situation Report, November 2023. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-21). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #17 on the Mw 7.4 Earthquake Incident in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur as of 20 December 2023, 6PM. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-21). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #4 on the Effects of Shear Line and Tropical Storm "Kabayan" as of 20 December 2023, 6PM. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-21). Revolutionizing Maternal Health in Urban Bangladesh. reliefweb.int Country: Bangladesh | Source: United Nations Population Fund | With technological advancements breathing new life into the health and medical sectors, Bangladesh has witnessed a substantial decrease in maternal mortality rates. This change is palpable in the improved prenatal care and child nutrition, hallmarks of a nation embracing progress. One impressive effort in improving maternal health is the 'Solving Referral Challenges for Urban Poor to Access Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care' project. This initiative, funded by UNFPA and operated by BRAC through 40 maternity centers in Dhaka, uses an app called '
(2023-12-21). UNFPA: We reaffirm our commitment to stay and deliver for women and girls across Myanmar. reliefweb.int Country: Myanmar | Source: United Nations Population Fund | Yangon, MYANMAR / Bangkok, THAILAND, 20 December 2023 — During conflicts, women and girls bear the brunt with increased risk of gender-based violence and loss of access to life-saving sexual and reproductive health supplies and services. In Myanmar, 9.2 million women and girls are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, and over the last three years more than 2 million people have been internally displaced, of which more than half are women and girls. | UNFPA, the UN's sexual and reproductive health agency, is on the ground in Myanmar working…
(2023-12-21). World: Guidelines for the WMO Evaluation of Records of Weather and Climate Extremes. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-21). Indonesia, Flooding in Mandailing Natal (North Sumatera) (20 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-21). 19-year-old Amazon worker found dead near South Carolina fulfillment center. wsws.org On December 13, 19-year-old Jerrold George Dejean was found in a retention pond a short distance from the CAE1 Amazon Fulfillment Center entrance.
(2023-12-21). Sri Lankan SEP General Secretary Deepal Jayasekera discusses international socialist program in TV interview. wsws.org Jayasekera explained that the working class need to take matters into their own hands to fight for a socialist and internationalist solution to their burning social and democratic issues.
(2023-12-21). Israelism: A sensitive film commentary that enrages Israel's supporters. wsws.org Israelism, produced by first-time documentarians Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen, is a sensitive and contemplative work that reveals Israel to be a garrison state sustained by violence and lies.
(2023-12-21). National defense budget extends illegal electronic spying on US citizens. wsws.org The National Defense Authorization Act, which was sent to the White House by Congress on December 14, contains a little-known four-month extension of Section 702 provisions that enable the ongoing warrantless surveillance of US citizens in violation of fundamental constitutional rights.
(2023-12-21). World Health Organization designates Omicron JN.1 a "variant of interest" due to its rapid global spread. wsws.org Based on the limited data available, it is clear that JN.1 is fueling substantial waves of infection throughout the world, with thousands of ongoing global excess deaths each day and untold masses newly suffering from Long COVID.
(2023-12-21). Quebec emergency room doctors warn conditions "out of control" due to surge of COVID and other respiratory infections. wsws.org Although Canada's governments and the media have ceased to speak about it, COVID-19 continues to kill and was a major factor in a further decline in life expectancy in Canada in 2022.
(2023-12-21). Remarks by David North at the conclusion of the international memorial meeting for Helen Halyard. wsws.org We are publishing here the summation given by David North to the memorial meeting for Comrade Helen Halyard held on December 3.
(2023-12-21). Hundreds evacuated as flash floods hit northeastern Australia. presstv.ir Hundreds evacuated as flood disaster unfolds in northeastern Australia.
(2023-12-21). Hundreds of farmers, tractors descend on Berlin to protest planned subsidy cuts. presstv.ir Thousands of angry German farmers with hundreds of tractors descend on Berlin to protest against planned subsidy cuts for agricultural diesel and the road tax for farming vehicles.
(2023-12-21). At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake. presstv.ir At least 118 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China.
(2023-12-21). Argentine President announced economic deregulation and privatization. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) Today, the Argentine President, Javier Milei, announced that he signed a Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) to deregulate the economy with more than 300 reforms, including the privatization of public companies and the selling of land and natural resources to foreign individuals and companies.
(2023-12-21). Cuba forecasts 2% economic growth for 2024. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is projecting for 2024 a gross domestic product (GDP) growth, at constant prices, of around two percent, Deputy Prime Minister and head of Economy and Planning, Alejandro Gil, said.
(2023-12-21). Cuba to raise fuel prices and electric tariff in 2024. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero announced today a raise of fuel prices and an increase in electricity rates for high-income consumers in the residential sector, among other measures for 2024.
(2023-12-21). Prime Minister announces actions for Cuba's economic recovery. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero announced today a group of actions aimed at increasing foreign currency income, increasing national production, and reducing the budget deficit.
(2023-12-21). Iran summons Swedish envoy over life sentence for former official. presstv.ir Iran's foreign ministry summons Sweden's charge d'affaires to protest the life sentence handed down to a former Iranian official.
(2023-12-20). Cut in holdings of US Treasurys seen 'necessary'. ecns.cn China's continued paring of its U.S. Treasury holdings is necessary given both the deteriorating quality of U.S. debt held by foreign governments and institutions, and China's need to optimize the structure of its overseas assets, experts said.
(2023-12-21). World: La vaccination contre la COVID-19 passe dans les programmes de routine alors que COVAX touche à sa fin. reliefweb.int Country: World | Sources: GAVI Alliance, UN Children's Fund, World Health Organization | COVAX prendra fin le 31 décembre 2023, après avoir fourni près de Les activités menées de bout en bout par COVAX ont permis aux économies à faible revenu d'atteindre un ta…
(2023-12-21). World: L'OMS reconnaàÆt officiellement le noma en tant que maladie tropicale négligée. reliefweb.int Country: World | Source: World Health Organization | L'Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS) a annoncé aujourd'hui l'ajout du noma, aussi appelé cancrum oris ou stomatite gangreneuse, à la liste officielle des maladies tropicales négligées (MTN). Il s'agit là d'un moment charnière dans la lutte contre cette maladie, qui compte parmi les problèmes de santé dont la reconnaissance fait le plus cruellement défaut. Cette décision, recommandée par le Groupe consultatif stratégique et technique sur les maladies tropicales négligées (STAG-NTD) à sa 17e réunion, témoigne de la détermination de l'OMS à étendre les ser…
venezuelanalysis.com (2023-12-20). Venezuela Secures Release of Gov't Envoy Alex SaabThe Venezuelan government and Saab's defense lawyers have maintained that he was acting as a special envoy and therefore was subject to diplomatic immunity. Caracas viewed the detention of Saab as a violation of international law, tantamount to a "kidnapping" and his persecution as a politically motivated trial. Saab maintained his innocence and pleaded not guilty to charges of money laundering.
trendydigests.com (2023-12-20). Pope Francis Condemns Killing of Christian Women in Gaza by Israeli SniperPope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church, has expressed regret over reports that Israeli forces killed two Christian women in Gaza.The victims had sought refuge in a church complex, marking a tragic turn of events in the ongoing conflict. | | The Pope, known for his advocacy for peace and justice, suggested that Israel was employing "terrorism" tactics in Gaza. This statement came in the wake of the deaths of a mother and daughter, who were reportedly shot dead by an Israeli soldier on the grounds of a Catholic church in Gaza City.
(2023-12-20). Will Israel's Gaza Genocide Reshuffle the Regional & Global Order? thealtworld.com What does the genocide in Gaza mean for the surrounding Arab states? Do their oppositional responses even matter or is it all just symbolic? How will this impact the Abraham Accords and other normalization efforts? Why won't the Gulf states use their oil as leverage to pressure the United States? How does the genocide in Gaza impact countries like Jordan and Syria? How is it affecting America's standing in the world? What does it mean for Russia and China in an emerging multipolar world? | To discuss this and other regional developments, Rania Khalek was joined by Giorgio Cafiero, the CEO of Gulf State Analytics,…
(2023-12-20). The Atrocities In Gaza Are The Perfect Embodiment Of 'Western Values'. caitlinjohnstone.com.au When Israeli president Isaac Herzog
(2023-12-20). Australian protests against Gaza genocide: "Everyone is waking up," that's why governments are cracking down. wsws.org "Why do you think they're trying to silence the universities? Trying to stop chants like 'Free Palestine' and 'From the River to the Sea?' Because they can see people turning against them."
(2023-12-20). Polls show mass opposition to Biden's support for Israel's genocide in Gaza among US workers and youth. wsws.org The mass opposition to Israel's actions is of immense objective significance. The decisive task is to imbue this movement with an understanding of the political, theoretical and historical issues underlying the genocide.
(2023-12-20). The genocide in Gaza is politically radicalizing an entire generation of workers and youth. wsws.org The mass opposition to Israel's actions is of immense objective significance. The decisive task is to imbue this movement with an understanding of the political, theoretical and historical issues underlying the genocide.
(2023-12-20). Brutal police operation against anti-genocide protest at Berlin's Free University. wsws.org The ruling class in Germany is taking increasingly brutal action against the enormous opposition to Israel's genocide against the Palestinians.
(2023-12-20). Gaza Genocide: Hezbollah Confronting and "Inflicting Serious Damage" on Israel. "Expect Escalation…" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). President Maduro: There Must Be Justice for Palestinian People. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, stressed that the Palestinian people deserve justice. He labeled as "monstrous" the massacre suffered by Palestinians at the hands of the Israeli occupation in Gaza and denounced it as "an uncontrolled genocide." | "Humanity has to always remember who the criminals were, what crimes they committed, and sooner rather than later there must be justice," he stated on Monday, December 18, during the 30th episode of his TV program Con Maduro+. | President Maduro added that more than 7,000 children have been victims of the Israeli bombardment throughout the Gaza Strip. "This i…
(2023-12-20). U.S.-Israelis collude in genocide. workers.org 
The Joe Biden administration has been making a desperate effort to deny the U.S. government's responsibility for the Israeli genocide against the people of Gaza. So far, this effort has failed, and with obvious reason: Washington arms Tel Aviv. Philadelphia, December 2023. (Photo: Joe Piette) We should appreciate that the . . . |
(2023-12-20). Don't Let the Flailing Center Box Out the Left's Powerful Possibilities. truthout.org As Israel ratcheted up the destruction of Gaza over the last two months, the news of the genocide itself has competed with the relentless coverage of the political divisions at elite institutions and among Jews. Meanwhile, in Queens, New York, far from the spotlight, working-class Muslims (joined by their Jewish, Christian, Sikh, Korean and Hindu neighbors) continued their weekly protests at the… |
(2023-12-20). Poll Suggests Biden Could Win Support in Key Swing State If He Backs Ceasefire. truthout.org Polls have been looking extremely dismal for President Joe Biden, with surveys finding that he's currently poised to lose badly to Donald Trump in crucial swing states in the 2024 election. One new poll, however, suggests that Biden could be capturing more support in at least one of these states — if he heeds overwhelming calls to reverse his position on Israel's genocide in Gaza. |
(2023-12-20). Saturday 12/23: No Xmas as Usual in a Genocide in Gaza. indybay.org corner of Bruceville Rd & Laguna Blvd | Elk Grove, CA…
(2023-12-20). Friday 12/22: Tell Israel: Stop the Genocide. End the Siege of Gaza Now! indybay.org Israeli Consulate, 456 Montgomery St. (@Sacramento), San Francisco…
(2023-12-20). Friday 12/22: SF: Tell Israel, Stop the Genocide. End the Siege of Gaza Now! indybay.org Israeli Consulate, 456 Montgomery St. (@Sacramento), San Francisco…
(2023-12-20). Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators march for Gaza ceasefire in Lyon. presstv.ir Thousands of demonstrators take to the streets of Lyon to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Destruction at northern Gaza hospital after Israeli raid. presstv.ir Israeli tanks and troops withdrew from a hospital in northern Gaza on Saturday.
(2023-12-20). New York City protesters demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. presstv.ir Protesters in New York rally in solidarity with Palestinians to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Pro-Palestine demonstrators rally in Australia's Melbourne to demand Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Thousands march in Melbourne to express solidarity with Palestinians and demand Gaza ceasefire.
(2023-12-20). Tuesday 12/19: Webinar: Food As Medicine, Food as Weapon: Starvation in Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-20). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 75: Security Council postpones ceasefire vote as Hamas leader arrives in Cairo for talks. mondoweiss.net 
Israel cut off internet communication disrupting work of aid groups and hospitals as UNICEF says thousands of children in Gaza remain at risk due to lack of food and water.
(2023-12-20). 'Jews for Palestine' holds rally in Brooklyn, demanding Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir The 'Jews for Palestine' holds a rally in Brooklyn, calling for ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Displaced inside prison: UNRWA says 1.9m Gazans forced out of homes by war. presstv.ir The UN Palestinian refugee agency says since the start of the Israeli aggression on Gaza in early October almost 1.9 million have been internally displaced.
(2023-12-20). 40 killed in Israeli strikes on Rafah, Jabalia as Gaza death toll nears 20,000. presstv.ir At least 40 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip in fresh Israeli air raids on residential buildings across the besieged territory.
(2023-12-20). Disease could kill more children in Gaza than Israeli bombings: UN. presstv.ir A senior UN official says a ceasefire must be put in place in Gaza otherwise disease-deaths could outnumber bombing-deaths in the besieged Palestinian territory.
(2023-12-20). Exclusive: Hamas says resolve to fight Israel outweighs its missiles. presstv.ir A senior Hamas official says Operation Al-Aqsa Storm was meant to show the world that ignoring the rights of the Palestinian people will affect international stability.
(2023-12-20). Red Cross chief says humanitarian situation in Gaza 'untenable'. presstv.ir Red Cross chief says hospitals are among the prime targets of Israeli bombings and shelling in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Blood Money: The Top Ten Politicians Taking the Most Israel Lobby Cash. scheerpost.com 
By Alan MacLeod / MintPress News As the Israeli attack on Gaza, Lebanon and Syria intensifies, the U.S. public watch on aghast. A new poll finds that Americans support a permanent ceasefire by a more than 2: 1 ratio (including the vast majority of Democrats and a plurality of Republicans). And yet, despite this, only 4% of elected members …
(2023-12-20). 71% of Gazans are suffering from extreme hunger. peoplesdispatch.org According to a The figure was obtained from an analytical study done by Euro-Med Monitor, among a sample of 1,200 people in Gaza…
(2023-12-20). 78 Palestine solidarity activists face charges for civil disobedience in San Francisco. peoplesdispatch.org 78 Palestine solidarity activists are facing charges following a mass civil disobedience action staged on November 16, in which protesters shut down San Francisco's Bay Bridge in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. | Over 150 demonstrators blocked the Bay Bridge on November 16, while US President Joe Biden was in San Francisco for the
(2023-12-20). Headlines for December 20, 2023. democracynow.org Openings for New Truce as Deadly Israeli Attacks Continue to Target Civilians in Jabaliya, Rafah, U.N. Security Council Again Delays Gaza Resolution Vote as U.S. Stalls over Language, Lloyd Austin Announces Coalition to Combat Houthi Red Sea Attacks, Police Arrest High-Profile Activists as Multifaith Groups from Across the U.S. Protest at Capitol, Colorado Supreme Court Bars Trump from Appearing on Presidential Primary Ballot, Senate Confirms Final Pentagon Nominees as Tuberville Blockade Ends, U.N. Says Russian Forces Have Committed War Crimes in Ukraine, Incl. 142 Civilian Executions, Sudan's Paramilitary…
(2023-12-20). Palestinian American woman tries to save family in Gaza after her mom dies awaiting evacuation. nationofchange.org We speak with Narmin Abushaban in Detroit whose mother died from lack of medical care while waiting to leave Gaza; she is working now to rescue the rest of her family members.
(2023-12-20). Israel should 'level Gaza and make it look like Auschwitz', says official. mronline.org David Azoulay, head of northern Israeli town, calls for besieged enclave to become a museum that 'should resemble' the extermination camp in Poland.
(2023-12-20). World faces days of "moral decay" as Israel bulldozes hospital grounds, detains more doctors. mronline.org 
Israel carries out unprecedented attacks against health workers and infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, bulldozing hospital grounds and detaining doctors.
(2023-12-20). 80+ Groups Descend on DC Demanding Gaza Cease-Fire, Migrant Rights. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-20). If Jesus Was Born Today, Would He Be Under Rubble? scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-20). Raeisi: Entire world enraged by Israel, US atrocities in Gaza. presstv.ir Iran's president says the entire world has been enraged by the Israeli regime and the United States' atrocities against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-20). Haniyeh says resistance stands 'strong, resolute' as Israel says ready for ceasefire. presstv.ir The head of Hamas' political bureau says the Palestinian resistance has stood "firm on the battlefield" despite two and a half months of Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Resistance strikes down US plot to secure Israel's control over region: Islamic Jihad. presstv.ir A senior official of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad says the movement has struck down Washington's plans to secure the occupying regime's control over the region.
(2023-12-20). Displaced Palestinians face heavy rains. presstv.ir Another phase of the current catastrophe that the displaced Palestinians, who are taking shelter in the yards of the al-Aqsa martyr's hospital in Deir al-Balah City, are going through is coping with the heavy rain that has hit the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-20). US Military May be Endorsing Harsh Israeli Plan for Gaza Occupation. counterpunch.org 
The U.S. government provides support for Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza in retaliation for Hamas's costly and cruel attack on October 7. Thousands of Gazan civilians, mostly children and women, have died from bombs and gunfire and many more will be dying soon from lack of medical care, food, water, and spread
(2023-12-20). Montgomery County, Maryland public schools remove teachers expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments. wsws.org The Maryland county outside Washington D.C. has placed multiple teachers on administrative leave over their social media posts criticizing the Israeli government and expressing sympathy for Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Israel's slaughter of president of the Islamic University of Gaza triggers international protest. wsws.org Professor Sofyan Taya was a UNESCO Chair for Physical and Astrophysical Sciences. According to a 2021 report by Stanford University, he was among the top 2 percent of researchers in optics globally.
(2023-12-20). Hundreds call for ceasefire in Gaza at Irvine, California protest. wsws.org Over 500 people carried out a boisterous demonstration in defense of the Palestinian people on Sunday in Irvine, California.
(2023-12-20). Palestinian Christian Community in Gaza at Risk Due to "Horrible Conditions That Israel Has Imposed" democracynow.org In Part 2 of our interview with Philip Farah, co-founder of the Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace, we continue our look at Israeli attacks on churches in Gaza. | In Part 2 of our interview with Philip Farah, co-founder of the Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace, we continue our look at Israeli attacks on churches in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Democracy Now! 2023-12-20 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 20, 2023; "This Is a Colonial War": Historian Rashid Khalidi on Israel, Gaza & the Future of Palestine; Pope Condemns Israeli Killings of Palestinian Christians; Relative of 84-Year-Old Victim Mourns Her Death; "Under Attack": TX Law Targets Immigrants as Trump Cites Hitler, GOP Pushes Biden for Border Crackdown | Headlines for December 20, 2023; "This Is a Colonial War": Historian Rashid Khalidi on Israel, Gaza & the Future of Palestine; Pope Condemns Israeli Killings of Palestinian Christians; Relative of 84-Year-Old Victim Mourns Her Death; "Under…
(2023-12-20). Pope Condemns Israeli Killings of Palestinian Christians; Relative of 84-Year-Old Victim Mourns Her Death. democracynow.org 
As international outrage grows over Israeli attacks on churches in Gaza, we speak with Philip Farah, co-founder of the Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace. Israeli snipers shot dead an elderly woman and her adult daughter at the Holy Family Parish, a Catholic church, on Sunday. Pope Francis denounced the killings as "terrorism." Farah's elderly relative Elham Farah, a beloved music teacher and member of one of the oldest Christian families in Gaza, was killed by an Israeli sniper in November while sheltering outside the church. Israeli soldiers have also attacked Palestinian Christians else…
(2023-12-20). "This Is a Colonial War": Historian Rashid Khalidi on Israel, Gaza & the Future of Palestine. democracynow.org 
Historian Rashid Khalidi discusses the pending United Nations Security Council vote on suspending fighting in Gaza to allow the entry of humanitarian aid, and the future of Palestine. The Biden administration reportedly delayed the U.N. vote and pushed other countries to water down the language. This comes as Israel and Hamas leaders have signaled they are open to another truce and hostage exchange. Israel's relentless assault on Gaza has now killed nearly 20,000 Palestinians and displaced over 90% of the Gaza Strip's 2.3 million people. "The situation in Gaza is unspeakable," says Khalidi…
(2023-12-20). UNICEF Warns "Many More Children Will Die" in Gaza Without Safe Water. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-20). Friday 12/22: CeaseFire in Gaza Now – Protest in San Francisco. indybay.org 456 Montgomery in the Financial District of San Francisco – Israel Consulate…
(2023-12-20). As Gaza Death Toll Crosses 20,000, Aid Group Warns True Number Is Higher. news.antiwar.com After 10 weeks of Israeli military operations in Gaza, authorities have counted 20,000 dead Palestinians. An overwhelming number of the dead are innocent civilians with no ties to Hamas. An aid group warns the actual death toll is probably greater since thousands of missing Gazans remain buried under rubble. Israeli officials say civilian deaths are …
(2023-12-20). Hostage Talks Resume, But Several Hurdles Remain Before Deal Reached. news.antiwar.com Israel and militant groups based in Gaza have resumed talks on reaching an agreement that would see Israeli hostages released. However, the parties' demands remain far apart. The Wall Street Journal reports the talks will be held in Egypt and include representatives from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). PIJ is another militia group based …
(2023-12-20). 'Gaza war not only rights violation, but obliteration of mankind; US rights claims bogus'. presstv.ir What is happening in Gaza is an "annihilation of human existence" enabled by Washington, says Iran's deputy foreign minister for political affairs.
(2023-12-20). 71% of Gazans suffer from extreme hunger as Israel wields 'weapon of starvation'. presstv.ir A rights group finds that 71 percent of Gaza residents suffer from extreme hunger due to Israel's devastating war on the Palestinian territory.
(2023-12-20). Journalists Under Fire: Mustafa al Sawaf, veteran Palestinian editor and analyst. presstv.ir Almost 100 Palestinian journalists have been killed by the Israeli regime forces in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, including veteran Palestinian editor and analyst Mustafa al Sawaf.
(2023-12-20). If Jesus Was Born Today, Would He Be Under Rubble? scheerpost.com Destroyed buildings in Gaza via Wikimedia Commons By Michel Moushabeck / Truthout As our hopes for an extended ceasefire are dashed and Israel's war on Gaza is now in its third month, the dire conditions that Palestinians are living under — hunger, lack of drinking water, infectious diseases, displacement, and fear of dying from the nonstop …
(2023-12-20). Peace and Justice Project adds another concert to its Music for a Ceasefire campaign. thecanary.co The Jeremy Corbyn-founded Peace and Justice Project has announced another concert as part of its "Music for a Ceasefire" action — calling for an end to Israel's bombardment of Palestine. Peace and Justice Project: using music to make change As of 9am on Wednesday 20 December, Israel had killed 19,667 people in Gaza — the …
(2023-12-20). Blood Money: The Top Ten Politicians Taking The Most Israel Lobby Cash. popularresistance.org As the Israeli attack on Gaza, Lebanon and Syria intensifies, the U.S. public watch on aghast. A new poll finds that Americans support a permanent ceasefire by a more than 2: 1 ratio (including the vast majority of Democrats and a plurality of Republicans). | And yet, despite this, only 4% of elected members of the House support even a temporary ceasefire, and the United States continues to veto U.N. resolutions working towards ending the violence. Walter Hixson, a historian concentrating on U.S. foreign relations, told MintPress News: | Unfettered support for Israel and the lobby consistently puts the United Stat…
(2023-12-20). Despite Biden's Claims, Gaza Health Ministry Death Toll Is Accurate. popularresistance.org The death toll of Israel's war on Gaza reported by the Palestinian health ministry is accurate, according to two peer-reviewed studies by scientific experts published in top medical journal The Lancet. | As of December 18, Israel had killed 19,453 Palestinians in Gaza, the ministry reported. Two-thirds of the deaths were children (7,729) and women (5,153). | United Nations bodies, human rights organizations, and major media outlets have often used these statistics, because they have a history of being accurate. | "International organizations including the United Nations usually rely on these same figures as they…
(2023-12-20). "We are fighting for our existence" electronicintifada.net Independent workers in Gaza lose their livelihoods.
(2023-12-20). My uncle has been killed by Israel. electronicintifada.net Sakib Mhanna and his father have both died as a result of an attack on southern Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Israel forces closure of Gaza hospitals, kills dozens at al-Shifa. electronicintifada.net Famine and disease may soon outpace the death toll of 19,700 from bombing.
(2023-12-20). Israel forces closure of Gaza hospitals, kills dozens at al-Shifa. electronicintifada.net
(2023-12-20). US Press Freedom Tracker: Reporters Criminalized For 'Routine Journalism' In 2023. thedissenter.org 
Support independent journalism on press freedom, whistleblowers, and government secrecy. In 2023, the United States government armed the Israeli military in an assault and siege on Gaza that has killed over 75 journalists. It has repeatedly been confirmed that military forces targeted journalists—and their families—to eliminate them and their coverage of the war. | Despite increased calls from the Australian government and other world leaders to drop the charges against WikiLeaks…
(2023-12-20). Death and Destruction in Gaza. mearsheimer.substack.com I want to be on record so that when historians look back on this moral calamity, they will see that some Americans were on the right side of history.
(2023-12-20). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 74: Hamas Tells Israel It 'Arrived Too Late'. popularresistance.org The atrocities Israel committed in the Gaza Strip may need a UN special tribunal, said Martin Griffiths, the UN's under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs. | Griffiths told The Financial Times in an interview that he has dealt with conflicts and natural disasters in Libya, Afghanistan, Syria, and Sudan, and yet the situation in Gaza, where 136 UN workers have been killed in Israeli bombardment, is by far the worst. | "None of the normal, sound foundations you see across the world for humanitarian operations in places like Syria and Afghanistan exist for us in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). From The River To The (Red) Sea: The US Is Forming A New Naval Task Force. popularresistance.org Instead of pressuring Israel to stop its brutal assault on the Gaza Strip, the Biden administration is now mobilizing Arab and western fleets – and perhaps an Israeli one as well – to safeguard Tel Aviv's economic, political, and military interests. | Amid heightened naval operations carried out against Israel-bound vessels by Yemen's Ansarallah-aligned armed forces, this US mobilization is taking place under the guise of upholding freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab. | Officially, Washington claims it is doing its utmost to prevent Israel's war from expanding into a regional confrontation, and…
(2023-12-20). Usman Khawaja's support for Gaza is well played. greenleft.org.au 
Cricketer Usman Khawaja challenging the banning of wearing messages supporting Palestine is the latest example of athletes countering the idea that 'sports and politics don't mix'. Alex Salmon reports.
(2023-12-20). War in Gaza: Can You Hear That Fading Cry: "Here, Here; I'm Here"? globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Birds No Longer Grace Gaza's Sky. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). China urges U.S. to play due role for truce in Gaza. ecns.cn Beijing said on Tuesday that it hopes Washington will listen to the growing international calls to end hostilities between Palestine and Israel, and refrain from unilaterally obstructing the United Nations Security Council from passing relevant resolutions.
(2023-12-20). Jesus, Gaza, and the Murder of "Useless People". "Christmas is about the Birth of a Boy. A Man who Sided with the Outcasts, the Poor, the Forsaken and the Peacemakers" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). City of Sydney Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). War on Gaza: Israeli journalist says army should have killed 100,000 Palestinians. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Israeli journalist says army should have killed 100,000 Palestinians | Zvi Yehezkeli, Channel 13's Arab affairs correspondent, said Israel should have pushed a more 'fatal' assault after 7 October | Wed, 12/20/2023 – 12: 11 | "> | Israeli journalist, Zvi Yehezkeli, Channel 13's Arab affairs correspondent, says the Israeli army should've killed 100,000 Palestinians early on in the w…
(2023-12-20). 'Little Gaza' in Jenin refugee camp: the resistance fights for survival. mondoweiss.net 
The Israeli army has launched a fierce assault on havens of armed resistance in the West Bank ever since October 7. Its recent campaign against Jenin refugee camp mirrors the Israeli strategy in Gaza — a war against the resistance and the people.
(2023-12-20). UNSC vote on Gaza resolution again delayed. muslimmirror.com United Nations : A UN Security Council (UNSC) vote on a draft resolution for additional humanitarian aid into Gaza has been delayed again until Wednesday in an effort to to allow negotiations to continue, media reports said. According to the BBC, the new time is Wednesday at around 4 p.m. GMT (9.30‚ÄØp.m. IST) after the …
(2023-12-20). Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks in Gaza, West Bank nears 20,000. independent.co.ug 
GAZA | Xinhua | The death toll of Palestinians from Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip has risen to 19,667, and 52,586 others were wounded since Oct. 7, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Palestinian deaths and injuries from Israeli raids in the West Bank climbed to 301 and 3,365, respectively, according to …
(2023-12-20). Israel-Palestine: Ceasefire talks renewed as Gaza comes under heavy bombardment. middleeasteye.net 
Israel-Palestine: Ceasefire talks renewed as Gaza comes under heavy bombardment | Talks over a week-long ceasefire and release of dozens of captives reportedly under way as Hamas leader lands in Cairo | Wed, 12/20/2023 – 12: 34 | A woman and children carry blankets as they walk past houses destroyed in Israeli bombardments in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on 20 December 2023 (Said Khatib/AFP) | Dip…
(2023-12-20). War on Gaza: Israeli tank 'fired at building housing Israelis on 7 October'. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-12-20). War on Gaza: Why the oil market isn't freaking out about Houthi Red Sea attacks. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Why the oil market isn't freaking out about Houthi Red Sea attacks | The Houthis have refrained from targeting vessels carrying Saudi, Russian and Qatari energy, potentially keeping oil markets subdued | Wed, 12/20/2023 – 20: 05 | Forces loyal to Yemen's Houthi rebels hold Palestinian flags as they march in a show of solidarity with the Palestinians on 15 October 2023, in Sanaa (Mo…
(2023-12-20). Palestinians' Superior Right to Self-defence is Ignored, as Usual. dissidentvoice.org The UK's leaders are tying themselves in knots in their desperate attempt to defend the indefensible. In a debate on Israel and Palestine in Parliament last week, Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Affairs Leo Docherty got up and said: There is no scenario in which Hamas can be allowed to control Gaza …
(2023-12-20). Scott Ritter: Israel Will LOSE Its War on Gaza and the US is Powerless to Stop It. thealtworld.com Former UN Weapons Inspector and US Marine Corps Intelligence officer Scott Ritter reacts to Israel's military operation and how it has backfired in a huge way.
(2023-12-20). Haniyeh Meets Amir Abdollahian: Resistance Maintains High Morale after 75 Days of Fighting. english.almanar.com.lb 
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh met with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian in the Qatari capital of Doha to discuss developments of the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza. The resistance is still steadfast and strong in the battlefield as it inflicted heavy losses upon the Zionist entity even after 75 days of Zionist aggression and …
(2023-12-20). Israeli occupation army announces death of another soldier today, from the Givati Brigade, taking number of troops killed in Gaza ground battles to 134. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-20). 75 Days of Brutal Aggression Against Gaza: Rising Death Toll and Humanitarian Crisis. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Israeli aggression against the people of Gaza has continued for 75 consecutive days, leaving devastation in its wake. As the death toll soared to 100 within hours, the total number of martyrs and missing persons since the start of the aggression on October 7 has reached a staggering 27,000. Day 75 | It's …
(2023-12-20). Al-Quds Brigades: We targeted two Israeli military vehicles with Tandom shells in Al-Mughraqa area, central Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2023-12-20). Islamic Resistance Targets Israeli Occupation Sites on Lebanon Border. english.almanar.com.lb 
In support of the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza against the Zionist aggression ongoing for 75 consecutive days, Hezbollah continued on Wednesday striking the Israeli occupation sites near Lebanon border. Hezbollah military media issued consecutive statements to explain the details and outcomes of the attacks. The first statement indicated that the fighters of the …
(2023-12-20). Sayyed Houthi Confirms Continuing Gaza Support, Warns US against Aggression on Yemen. english.almanar.com.lb 
Head of Yemen's Ansarullah Movement, Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badreddin Al-Houthi, affirmed on Wednesday that the Yemeni Armed Forces will continue acting in support of the Palestinian people and resistance in face of the Zionist aggression on Gaza. Sayyed Al-Houthi, on the other hand, warned the US administration of any escalation against Yemen, stressing that, in such …
(2023-12-20). Don't Let the Flailing Center Box Out the Left's Powerful Possibilities. inthesetimes.com
(2023-12-20). Israeli airstrikes kill dozens across Gaza. new.thecradle.co
(2023-12-20). Allegations of Israeli War Crimes Grow as US Again Delays Security Council Vote. truthout.org United States diplomats once again held up a vote on a watered-down United Nations Security Council resolution on Wednesday aimed at bringing more aid and relief to civilians in the besieged Gaza Strip as reports of starvation, mass killings, and other war crimes allegedly committed by the Israeli military continue to pile up. After a vote on the humanitarian resolution was postponed on Monday… |
(2023-12-20). U.S. continues to shield Israel from international condemnation and ceasefire demands. peoplesworld.org 
Israeli forces raided one of the last functioning hospitals in Gaza's north on Tuesday and bombarded the south with air strikes that killed at least 28 Palestinians. The intensified attacks by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) come as the United Nations Security Council delayed a vote on a new resolution demanding a ceasefire. The U.S. …
(2023-12-20). UN Agency Reports Over 360,000 Infectious Disease Cases in Gaza Shelters. truthout.org Health and humanitarian officials have reported recording over 360,000 cases of infectious diseases in shelters in Gaza as Israel continues its blockade of basic needs and overcrowding and sewage are overwhelming the region. The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and the Palestinian ministry of health have reported the findings in recent days, noting that the true number is likely higher. |
(2023-12-20). Despite Biden's claims, Gaza health ministry death toll is accurate, say peer-reviewed scientific studies. geopoliticaleconomy.substack.com 
Subscribe now The death toll of Israel's war on Gaza reported by the Palestinian health ministry is accurate, according to two peer-reviewed studies by scientific experts published in leading medical journal The Lancet. As of December 18, Israel had killed 19,453 Palestinians in Gaza, the ministry reported. Two-thirds of the deaths were children (7,729) and …
(2023-12-20). Gas, Gaza, and Western imperialism. mondoweiss.net 
Control of Mediterranean gas fields is not the reason for the current attack on Gaza, but the theft of Palestine's natural resources has long been a goal of the Zionist settler-colonial project and its Western sponsors.
(2023-12-20). In Gaza, the next generation of radicalization begins. responsiblestatecraft.org 
| "The lesson is not that you can win in urban warfare by protecting civilians. The lesson is that you can only win in urban warfare by protecting civilians," Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently made headlines by "You see, in this kind of a fight, the center of gravity is the civilian population," he said. "And if you drive them into the arms of the enemy, you replace a tactical victory with a strategic defeat." | Austin's remarks, ma…
(2023-12-20). 12 Essential Facts for Understanding the Current Israel-Gaza Violence. israelpalestinenews.org Crucial information for understanding today's news on Israel-Palestine…
(2023-12-20). UNSC vote on Gaza resolution again delayed. muslimmirror.com United Nations : A UN Security Council (UNSC) vote on a draft resolution for additional humanitarian aid into Gaza has been delayed again until Wednesday in an effort to to allow negotiations to continue, media reports said. According to the BBC, the new time is Wednesday at around 4 p.m. GMT (9.30‚ÄØp.m. IST) after the …
(2023-12-20). Saturday 12/23: SF: No XMAS As Usual: Shut It Down For Palestine! indybay.org Powell and Market St. | San Francisco, CA…
(2023-12-20). SCOTT RITTER: On Speaking Plain 'Putin,' Part Two. consortiumnews.com
(2023-12-20). Funeral held for five Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp. presstv.ir People in the West Bank hold a funeral for five Palestinians killed in an Israeli raid on the Nur Shams refugee camp.
(2023-12-20). Israel's Attempt to Crush Armed Resistance in the West Bank Is Backfiring. truthout.org As soon as the sun begins to fade in Jenin refugee camp, Zuhour al-Sa'di clutches her three children along with their bags and schoolbooks, leaving the camp. Her situation mirrors that of many residents escaping the recurring nightly invasions carried out by the Israeli military on Jenin. Lately, no night passes peacefully in the city and its refugee camp. Incursions by Israeli special forces in… |
(2023-12-20). Junior doctors in England launch fresh strike over pay dispute. presstv.ir Junior doctors in England stage a strike in the run-up to Christmas in an attempt to force the government to make a fresh effort to improve their pay and working conditions.
(2023-12-20). MEC Marais mourns death of celebrity cook Fatima Sydow. sanews.gov.za MEC Marais mourns death of celebrity cook Fatima Sydow | Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC, Anroux Marais, has expressed shock and sadness at the passing of celebrity cook, Fatima Sydow, at the age of 50. | According to a statement released by the family, Sydow passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Vincent Pallotti Hospital in Cape Town, after battling soft tissue sarcoma since 2020. | She was surrounded by her immediate family. | Marais said Sydow would be missed by everyone she touched with her warm personality, including the many fans of her hit TV show, Kaap, Kerrie en Koesisters. | "The sun will…
(2023-12-20). Hezbollah fighters strike the Israeli occupation site of Al-Abbad, inflicting confirmed casualties: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-20). Hezbollah fighters fire Burkan missiles at the Israeli occupation site of Al-Raheb, inflicting confirmed casualties: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-20). Intern Spotlight: Seth Kinyua. worldbeyondwar.org 
Each month, we share the stories of World BEYOND War volunteers around the world. Want to volunteer with World BEYOND War? Email . | Location: : | Nairobi, Kenya | How did you get involved with anti-war activism and World BEYOND War (WBW)?: | From an early age, I was surrounded by refugees fleeing the violence in the DRC, Rwanda, and Sudan. This early exposure to the brutality of war birthed a desire to lend my voice in advocating for the end of all wars. Further, I had the privilege of serving Syrian and Iraqi refugees in Jorda…
(2023-12-20). The Four Horsemen of the Capitalist-Imperialist Apocalypse. counterpunch.org 
Followers of my writing have I hope noticed me repeatedly arguing that capitalism produces four mutually reinforcing and multiplying apocalyptic horsemen: ecocide, pandemicide, potentially terminal nuclear war, and fascism. Capitalism at the Dark Taproot I want to dig into this formulation here, explaining how capitalism generates each of these apocalyptic menaces and how the "four
(2023-12-20). North Korea conducts ICBM test launch amid increasing US-led provocations. wsws.org The greatest destabilizing force in the Indo-Pacific region is US imperialism, which is seeking to maintain its political and economic hegemony through any means, including nuclear war.
(2023-12-20). Killers of the Flower Moon is a Study in Genocidal Villainy That Continues in Today's War on Native American Sacred Sites. counterpunch.org 
By what imagined rights does the United States attempt to legitimize its original conquest of Indigenous Peoples and continue to obliterate Native Americans' Holy Places? In the quest for mineral enrichments–be it oil, copper, lithium, or uranium– how long should we enable and benefit from the sort of genocidal dispossession depicted in Killers of the Flower Moon?
(2023-12-20). Killers of the Flower Moon is a Study in Genocidal Villany That Continues in Today's War on Native American Sacred Sites. counterpunch.org By what imagined rights does the United States attempt to legitimize its original conquest of Indigenous Peoples and continue to obliterate Native Americans' Holy Places? In the quest for mineral enrichments—be it oil, copper, lithium, or uranium— how long should we enable and benefit from the sort of genocidal dispossession depicted in Killers of the
(2023-12-20). Friday 12/22: Ongoing Fax Campaign: Senator Alex Padilla Call For Ceasefire! indybay.org Online/virtual event…
(2023-12-20). Combating censorship: Pressley's bill targets discriminatory book bans as civil rights violations. nationofchange.org In a bold move against escalating book bans, Rep. Ayanna Pressley introduces a legislative response to safeguard diversity and freedom in literature.
(2023-12-20). Europe's military drift and the attack on social services. workers.org 
By Manuel Raposo Lisbon, Portugal Raposo is a Marxist analyst and editor of the Portuguese web periodical found at jornalmudardevida.net, where this article was published on Dec. 16, 2023. Translation: John Catalinotto. Demonstration in Lisbon, February 2023. For a fair life, not a penny more for NATO. Judging by recent . . . |
(2023-12-20). Lessons From One Unequal Society To Another. popularresistance.org This past Sunday, Chileans voted once again on a new constitution, opting to reject — for the second time in two years — an attempt at constitutional revision. Rejecting a highly conservative text, voters chose to keep the dictatorship-era constitution for the time being. A political saga that began amid immense hope has now devolved into a dismal disarray that's left countless Chileans tired and frustrated. | Here in the United States, we face an equally bleak political outlook. According to a recent Pew Research Center report, 25 percent of U.S. adults feel that neither of the nation's two major par…
(2023-12-20). Ukraine weapons fund will run out on December 30, Pentagon claims. infobrics.org Kiev will hold out for 'a couple of months' without financial support from the West — IMF.
(2023-12-20). UK about to escalate naval tensions in Black Sea. infobrics.org According to a recent report, London plans to improve Ukrainian Navy's capabilities in the Black Sea, creating high tensions with Russia.
(2023-12-20). Egypt Joins China's ILRS Moon Base Initiative. infobrics.org Egypt and China signed a series of space agreements including cooperation on the China-led International Lunar Research Station…
(2023-12-20). BRICS Pivotal to Strengthen Multilateral Diplomatic Relations, Ensure Mutual Benefits. infobrics.org Ethiopia's accession to BRICS is pivotal for the development of multilateral diplomatic relations and ensuring mutual benefit, senior researcher the Institute of Foreign Affairs, Tesfaye Boyesa said…
(2023-12-20). Cabinet Greenlights PetroSA Partnership with Gazprombank to Restart WC Refinery. infobrics.org Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has defended the move, saying it would lower the price of fuel and was based on South Africa's partnership with BRICS nations to increase trade and investment between them…
(2023-12-20). Latest China-EU summit exposes Brussels' complete lack of sovereignty. infobrics.org Xi Jinping's and Li Qiang's attempts to nudge the talks more toward economic topics were ignored by von der Leyen and Michel. Virtually every Chinese offer of cooperation was not only rejected, but was also met with completely unreasonable demands that had nothing to do with economic relations. Political considerations were the only thing the EU was interested in.
(2023-12-20). Oppenheimer, atomic bombings and the ethical responsibility of scientists. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Eugene Puryear on Sudan, 5 years since the December revolution. peoplesdispatch.org Five years after Sudan's December revolution, the country is facing a devastating humanitarian crisis. A raging civil war has left hundreds of thousands displaced, facing hunger and poverty.
(2023-12-20). Sudan: Soldiers accuse army of betrayal after retreat leaves Wad Madani to RSF. middleeasteye.net 
Sudan: Soldiers accuse army of betrayal after retreat leaves Wad Madani to RSF | Military says an investigation will be carried out into decision to withdraw from Sudan's second city and humanitarian hub | Wed, 12/20/2023 – 14: 11 | Civilians fleeing conflict in Sudan wait for asylum registration procedures in Renk, South Sudan on 18 December 2023 (AFP) | Sudanese soldiers have accused the a…
(2023-12-20). Serbian Progressive Party retains the majority in the general elections. peoplesdispatch.org The elections have been regarded as a referendum on the popularity of the Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic who is the leader of the incumbent Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) led coalition.
(2023-12-20). TikTok Millennials Report Deteriorating Job Market: I Did Exactly What I Was Told To Do To Be Successful And I'm Just Stuck. moguldom.com TikTok has become a space where individuals, particularly millennials and Gen Zers, can share their daily experiences and concerns. Lately, a growing number of young TikTok users are using the platform to vent their frustrations about the challenging job market in the U.S. in 2023. Alison Johnson, a fitness influencer on TikTok, recently went viral …
(2023-12-20). Five-year-old boy dies during outbreak at overcrowded Chicago migrant shelter. wsws.org The death of Jean Carlos Martinez Rivero is the foreseeable outcome of the Democratic Party's anti-immigrant policies.
(2023-12-20). Texas Governor Abbott signs bills empowering police to carry out mass arrests, summary deportations of immigrants. wsws.org The actions by Abbott are part of a bipartisan assault on immigrants, involving the Biden administration and both the Republican and Democratic parties.
(2023-12-20). "Under Attack": TX Law Targets Immigrants as Trump Cites Hitler, GOP Pushes Biden for Border Crackdown. democracynow.org 
As Senate leaders say President Biden will have to wait until next year to negotiate a deal with Republicans on immigration as part of an emergency funding package, the leading GOP presidential candidate doubled down on his hateful comments about immigrants that echoed Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. This comes as Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a major Trump supporter, approved a sweeping new law that allows police to arrest anyone they suspect to have entered into the United States without authorization. "It's very clear that we are under attack. … We have targets on our backs," says Marisa Limón Ga…
(2023-12-20). Trump: Illegal Immigrants Are Poisoning The Blood Of America, They're Coming From Prisons And Mental Institutions. moguldom.com Former President Donald Trump characterized immigrants, singling out those from Africa and Asia, as "poisoning the blood of our country" at recent campaign events. The comments have sparked criticism and comparisons to Adolf Hitler-like rhetoric. During a rally in Durham, New Hampshire, Trump said: "They're poisoning the blood of our country. They're coming into our …
(2023-12-20). Texas Governor Intensifies Immigrant Policing as Trump Cites Hitler During Rally. truthout.org As Senate leaders say President Biden will have to wait until next year to negotiate a deal with Republicans on immigration as part of an emergency funding package, the leading GOP presidential candidate doubled down on his hateful comments about immigrants that echoed Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. This comes as Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a major Trump supporter, approved a sweeping new law that… |
(2023-12-20). Texas anti-immigrant bill threatens to unleash racist police state terror. liberationnews.org
(2023-12-20). Labor's new punitive refugee laws criticised. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Tamil refugees hope to ask Richard Marles for permanent visas. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Palestinian Red Crescent: Israeli occupation lays siege to one of our centers in Jabalia that shelters 127 people including patients, medics and refugees. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-20). Palestinian activist Munther Amira tied up, beaten, and arrested by Israeli forces in Aida refugee camp. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli forces raided Aida refugee camp and detained activist Munther Amira after attacking his family. With Amira's fate inside Israel's military court system unknown, his family recounts his traumatic arrest and calls for international solidarity.
(2023-12-20). US, allies mull striking Yemen; UAE, Saudis divided over support. presstv.ir The US and its allies are reportedly considering military strikes against Yemen in support of Israel.
(2023-12-20). The (television) season of our discontent: Streaming and striking in 2023. peoplesworld.org 
The year in the TV business can be broken into three parts. It began, following last year's market doubting of the profitability of streaming, with retrenchment as the studios cut back on both product and labor in an attempt to show solvency and address back debt. On both fronts, these cutbacks amounted to an attack …
(2023-12-20). A New Hope: The UAW Victory and Beyond. counterpunch.org 
If there has been a constant theme to Left discourse in the U.S. it has been that a labor revival is always just around the corner. While this has proved to be quite elusive, it can be said that this year has put workers rights squarely in the spotlight. There has been the continuing organizing
(2023-12-20). Labor solidarity with Palestine grows. workers.org 
Labor solidarity with Palestine continues to grow — even in the U.S. where the leadership of organized labor has historically been pro-Zionist. Thousands of union activists and allies rallied in Oakland, California, on Dec. 16, to voice solidarity with Palestinian workers. Called by Bay Area Labor for Palestine, the demonstration . . . |
(2023-12-20). Ten Predictions for Labor in 2024. inthesetimes.com
(2023-12-20). UN Special Rapporteur denounces extreme poverty in UK for second time. wsws.org Referencing his predecessor's visit five years ago, Olivier De Schutter said, "The warning signals that Philip Alston gave five years ago were not acted upon… Things have got worse."
(2023-12-20). Museveni Hails Bishop Zziwa's Wealth Creation Gospel. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended Joseph Anthony Zziwa, the Bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese for working with the government in fighting poverty through socio-economic development programs. "Thank you for your slogan and those projects. I have been telling you that yes be religious but hardworking, so I am very happy about …
(2023-12-20). Speak Out at SF Civil Service Commission on Layoffs at Tenderloin Neighborhood Development. indybay.org Terminated workers at the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC) and community members protested the layoff at the "non-profit". The City of San Francisco does no oversight of these agencies which are contracted out do do public work with private non-profits with self appointed boards.
(2023-12-20). Italian workers resist Salvini's strike breaking methods. peoplesdispatch.org Trade unions and left-wing groups in Italy are organizing to resist recent attempts by deputy prime minister and transport minister Matteo Salvini to break strikes and workers' protests. Workers in the transport sector in the local bus, subway, and tram services joined 24-hour strikes in major cities of the country on December 15. | Trade unions and left-wing groups like the Communist Youth Front (FGC) also organized demonstrations in various cities protesting Salvini's attack on workers' rights. Protesters are also calling out the apathy of the far-right government led by Giorgia Meloni towards workers' demands…
(2023-12-20). Italian workers resist Salvini's strike breaking methods. peoplesdispatch.org Trade unions and left-wing groups in Italy are organizing to resist recent attempts by deputy prime minister and transport minister Matteo Salvini to break strikes and workers' protests. Workers in the transport sector in the local bus, subway, and tram services joined 24-hour strikes in major cities of the country on December 15. Trade unions …
(2023-12-20). Australian workers and youth condemn violent attack on Sri Lankan SEP members. wsws.org Workers, students, youth, academics and the sections of the International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI) have denounced the violent attack on two SEP members by pro-government thugs and demanded the culprits be punished.
(2023-12-20). CWU General Secretary Dave Ward slammed by postal workers during LBC radio show. wsws.org Ward was not going to be allowed to profess opposition to the "deliberate dismantling of the USO" without postal workers indicting him and the CWU Postal Executive for their complicity in the collapse of the letters service and destruction of jobs, terms and conditions.
(2023-12-20). Quebec Public Sector workers: Build rank-and-file committees to mobilize working class power against Legault, counter unions' sabotage! wsws.org This is the founding statement of the Quebec Public Sector Workers Rank-and-File Coordinating Committee which is fighting to mobilize the rank and file to prevent the unions scuttling the strike movement and reaching sell-out agreements with the CAQ government.
(2023-12-20). Saturday 12/23: Solidarity Action At Levis World Headquarters For Turkey Levis Workers In Istanbul. indybay.org Levis World Headquarters | 1155 Battery St. | San Francisco…
(2023-12-20). What About Wages? peoplespolicyproject.org 
This is my fourth entry into the "is the economy good" debate ( The di…
(2023-12-20). Israel to begin hiring Indians to replace Palestinian workers from Dec 27. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : A team of "selectors" from Israel visited India last week and another senior delegation will leave for India next week to start the process of recruiting thousands of workers to be brought to the country to fill in the acute shortage faced by its construction industry, a senior executive at the Israel …
(2023-12-20). U.S.-led armada threatens Yemen, IranResistance forces defy imperialist fleet. workers.org 
In response to the Yemen Armed Forces (YAF) shutting down major shipping lanes for ships using the Suez Canal to supply the Israeli apartheid regime, the Joe Biden administration announced a joint operation in the Red Sea with Washington's imperialist allies and client states named "Prosperity Guardian." Yemen Armed Forces . . . |
(2023-12-20). 10 Victories for the Working Class in 2023. inequality.org Looking for something positive to celebrate on New Year's Eve? Consider lifting a glass to the hardworking people behind these inspiring victories of 2023. 1. The 'Year of the Strike' More than half a million American workers walked off the job this year. In October, companies lost more workdays to strikes than in any month …
(2023-12-20). Argentines March Against Milei's Economic and Security Policies. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, human rights defenders, social activists, workers, students, teachers, and retirees will march in Buenos Aires to reject President Javier Milei's economic adjustments and security protocol. | RELATED: | This marks the first major mobilization against the far-right administration and coincides with the anniversary of the 2001 social upheaval that led to the resignation of then-President Fernando de la Ru…
(2023-12-20). From Associational to Institutional Power: the Case of Platform Workers in the Philippines. socialistproject.ca 
(2023-12-20). Israel to begin hiring Indians to replace Palestinian workers from Dec 27. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : A team of "selectors" from Israel visited India last week and another senior delegation will leave for India next week to start the process of recruiting thousands of workers to be brought to the country to fill in the acute shortage faced by its construction industry, a senior executive at the Israel …
(2023-12-20). "Victory Over Russia is Impossible": Zelensky Can't Eschew Responsibility for Rising Public Anger at Ukraine's Conscription Crisis. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Assange Appeal Hearing Set For February. popularresistance.org Imprisoned publisher Julian Assange will face two High Court judges over two days on Feb. 20-21, 2024 in London in what will likely be his last appeal against being extradited to the United States to face charges of violating the Espionage Act. | Assange's wife Stella Assange confirmed that the hearing will take place at the Royal Courts of Justice. Assange had had an earlier request to appeal rejected by High Court Judge Jonathan Swift on June 6. | Assange then filed an application to appeal that decision and the dates have now been set. Assange is seeking to challenge both the home secretary's decision to extra…
(2023-12-20). Nightmares all day long. electronicintifada.net Israel can kill us swiftly or slowly.
(2023-12-20). Al Jazeera cameraman made me coffee just before Israel killed him. electronicintifada.net Remembering my friend, Samer Abu Daqqa.
(2023-12-20). West treats Arabs as inferior. electronicintifada.net Young Arabs have grown up with images of murdered Palestinians and the dissonance between Western words and actions.
(2023-12-20). CNN anchor lies repeatedly about Israeli deaths of 7 October. electronicintifada.net
(2023-12-20). "The Great Reset" Is Here: Follow the Money. "Insane Lockdown" of the Global Economy, "The Green Agenda" globalresearch.ca The top-down reorganization of the world economy by a technocratic cabal led by the group around the Davos World Economic Forum— the so-called Great Reset or UN Agenda 2030— is no future proposal. It is well into actualization as the world remains in insane lockdown for a virus…
(2023-12-20). Ex-Colonel Calls CEOs of Defense Contractors Predatory Capitalists and Arch-Criminals of Empire at War Crimes Tribunal. covertactionmagazine.com Born in Gaffney, South Carolina, Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson achieved the rank of full Colonel during a distinguished 31-year career in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1997 in which he served as an assistant to Colin Powell when he was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Wilkerson later served as Powell's chief of staff …
(2023-12-20). UK court to hear Assange's final appeal against extradition in February. peoplesdispatch.org
(2023-12-20). As the DRC holds another election, the fight of the Congolese people is still for liberation. peoplesdispatch.org 44 million people were eligible to cast their votes in the presidential and parliamentary elections in the DRC on December 20. The vote has been held amid an intensification of violence in the mineral-rich eastern provinces, leaving millions displaced.
(2023-12-20). The suffocation of democracy in India. peoplesdispatch.org On December 18 and 19, 141 members of the two houses of India's Parliament were
(2023-12-20). Phil Giraldi: Antisemitism and the Israeli Government. thealtworld.com
(2023-12-20). False Transitions And Global Stocktakes: The Failure Of COP28. popularresistance.org The time has come to treat the sequence of UN Climate Change Conferences, the latest concluding in Dubai, as a series of the failed and the abysmally rotten. It shows how a worthless activity, caked (oiled?) with appropriately chosen words, can actually provide assurance that something worthwhile was done. Along the way, there are always the same beneficiaries: fossil fuel magnates and satirists. | COP28, which featured 97,000 participants, including the weighty presence of 2,456 fossil fuel lobbyists, was even more of a shambles than its predecessor. Its location — in an oil rich state — was head scr…
(2023-12-20). At COP28, Family Farmers Who Feed The World Went Unheard. popularresistance.org In the run-up to this year's COP28 summit in Dubai, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres railed against the scourge of global hunger and climate devastation fuelled by farming. | "Global food systems are broken, and billions of people are paying the price," he said — and he was right. | Our food system is responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet fails to feed the world, with a tenth of humanity experiencing hunger. | For years, this issue has been sidelined at climate summits, but at COP28 it was catapulted to centre stage, with an entire day of the agenda dedicated to food and agric…
(2023-12-20). The 13th Amendment Legalizes Slavery; Many States Have Their Own Version. popularresistance.org The 13th Amendment of the US Constitution makes an exception to the abolition of slavery in order to permit the use of "involuntary servitude" as punishment for a crime. The modern system of mass incarceration depends on this exception to justify paying millions of incarcerated people subminimum wages that many advocates say is virtually indistinguishable from forms of slavery. Various US states also have their own constitutional "exception clauses" that mirror the language of the 13th Amendment, providing an additional layer of legal justification for the exploitation of prisoners.
(2023-12-20). 95% Of Trade Between China And Russia No Longer Done In US Currency. popularresistance.org On a recent visit to China, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov stated that this year the use of the Russian ruble and Chinese yuan in trade between the two countries has already reached 95%. | At the same time, from January to October, 68% of all Russian trade was carried out in the two countries' currencies, according to Russian Minister of Economic Development Maksim Reshetnikov. | The yuan has also been used by Russia in commercial transactions with Mongolia, the Philippines, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Japan, Tajikistan, and Singapore.
(2023-12-20). Lessons From One Unequal Society To Another. popularresistance.org
(2023-12-20). Year 2023 In Review For Latin American And The Caribbean. popularresistance.org
(2023-12-20). Friday 12/29: Peace Vigil — Call for Ceasefire + Diplomacy Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2023-12-20). Friday 12/29: San Jose: Peace Vigil — Call for Ceasefire + Diplomacy Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2023-12-20). Russian official says apartment complex on fire after Ukraine's shelling in Donetsk. presstv.ir An official in Russian-controlled Donetsk says Ukraine fired shells that hit an apartment complex in Donetsk city on Tuesday.
(2023-12-20). Ukraine Weapons Fund Will Run Out on December 30, Pentagon Claims. What Next? Ukraine is Totally Bankrupt According to the IMF. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Biden policy on Ukraine war a bust on several fronts. peoplesworld.org 
Very few, if any, of the lofty goals laid out by the Biden administration when it began to pour billions of dollars of weapons into Ukraine after the Russian invasion have been met. The sophisticated U.S. arms the public was told would enable Ukraine to win the war have led not to victory but instead …
(2023-12-20). The folly of them all. responsiblestatecraft.org 
In 1874, the British magazine "Punch" published a cartoon showing a conversation between a young girl and her mother: "Mamma, shall you allow me to go to the Wilkinsons' ball?""No, darling," the mother responded"You've been to a great many balls, mama?""Yes darling — and I have seen the folly of them all," she said."Mightn't I just be allowed the folly of one, mamma?"This comic, which may have reminded readers of the one-sided settlement of the Franco-Prussian War in 1871, would have a lasting resonance. Over the course of the 20th century, European and American leaders imposed harsh terms on their…
(2023-12-20). Tuesday 12/19: Santa Clara: Pack the City Council Meeting for Palestine. indybay.org 1500 Warburton Ave | Santa Clara, CA…
(2023-12-20). Tuesday 12/19: All Out for Alameda City Council. indybay.org 2263 Santa Clara Ave | Alameda, CA…
(2023-12-20). Wednesday 12/20: Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org UCSF Library | 530 Parnassus Ave | San Francisco, CA…
(2023-12-20). Saturday 12/23: Walnut Creek: Palestine Ceasefire Protest. indybay.org Civic Park | 1375 Civic Dr | Walnut Creek, CA…
(2023-12-20). Tuesday 12/19: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2023-12-20). Antifascists Alert Modesto Neighbors of Local Neo-Nazis Harley and Haley Petero. indybay.org Harley and Haley Petero pair has been responsible for numerous acts of hate throughout Northern California. An anonymous group of Antifascists has taken it upon themselves to put the duo on blast to their neighbors and community.
(2023-12-20). Saturday 12/23: Unbelievable! Presence for everyone! THE WALKING TOUR. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2023-12-20). Monday 12/25: Santa Cruz Community Christmas Dinner. indybay.org Town Clock, Pacific Ave and Water St, Santa Cruz…
(2023-12-20). Sunday 1/7: Discussion regarding building strength & longevity of movement in Support of Palestine. indybay.org The Long Haul 3124 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2023-12-20). Law Center Statement on 12% Increase in Homelessness. indybay.org Point in Time results must drive housing investments, not despair…
(2023-12-20). Thursday 12/21: Seaside PD Protest. indybay.org 4PM Rally at Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave, Seaside | 4: 30PM March to City Hall, 440 Harcourt Ave, Seaside…
(2023-12-20). Hundreds evacuated as flash floods hit northeastern Australia. presstv.ir Hundreds evacuated as flood disaster unfolds in northeastern Australia.
(2023-12-20). Hundreds of farmers, tractors descend on Berlin to protest planned subsidy cuts. presstv.ir Thousands of angry German farmers with hundreds of tractors descend on Berlin to protest against planned subsidy cuts for agricultural diesel and the road tax for farming vehicles.
(2023-12-20). Saturday 1/6: Demand Donald Trump's Bail be Revoked and Donald Trump be Remanded into Custody. indybay.org Supreme Court of California | 350 McAllister St Room 1295, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2023-12-20). Wednesday 12/20: SF: Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org UCSF Library | 530 Parnassus Ave | San Francisco, CA…
(2023-12-20). Tuesday 12/19: Action: Demand for a Ceasefire Resolution at El Cerrito City Council Meeting. indybay.org City Hall, City Council Chamber | 10890 San Pablo Ave | El Cerrito, CA…
(2023-12-20). Wednesday 12/20: Webinar: Medical Apartheid in Palestine. indybay.org
(2023-12-20). Thursday 12/21: Intifada for Palestine Winter Solstice Rally and March. indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza | 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza | Oakland, CA…
(2023-12-20). Saturday 2/3: Lunar New Year x Black History Month Community Celebration 2024. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2023-12-20). Monday 1/8: Beehive Collective – Art as Resistance. indybay.org 1601 18th St Oakland, CA…
(2023-12-20). Yemen says will turn Red Sea into 'graveyard' after US announces maritime coalition. presstv.ir Yemen's defense minister has denounced the formation of a US-led maritime task force in the Red Sea to protect the passage of merchant vessels bound for the Israeli-occupied territories.
(2023-12-20). Jailed Without Charge: Nael Barghouti, 64-year-old Palestinian in jail for 42 years. presstv.ir Nael Saleh al-Barghouti, 64, a Palestinian from the occupied Ramallah has been languishing in different Israeli jails for more than 42 years now on trumped-up charges.
(2023-12-20). At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake. presstv.ir At least 118 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China.
(2023-12-20). Elon Musk's tumultuous love affair with Israel. presstv.ir Upon purchasing Twitter, as it was known at the time, Elon Musk promised to restore free speech to the platform; however, the Zionist lobby is attempting to force Musk to reinstitute censorship of commentary on Palestine.
(2023-12-20). Swedish court upholds life sentence given to ex-Iranian official. presstv.ir A Swedish appeals court upholds a controversial life sentence given to a former Iranian official.
(2023-12-20). ONE BIG MAN — ONE HOT TRUCK! Settlement proposed for UCSF shipyard worker with radioactive. indybay.org
(2023-12-20). The Consensus Factory. indybay.org Many media companies are largely dependent on advertising revenue. Media that strongly influence the formation of public opinion prefer official sources from state institutions, which, however, reflect the views of the holders of power and accordingly process information in their own interests. Positions that question or even cast doubt on the prevailing narrative are often discredited…
(2023-12-20). Thursday 12/21: Oakland: Intifada for Palestine Winter Solstice Rally and March. indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza | 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza | Oakland, CA…
(2023-12-20). One Big Man — One Hot Truck! Settlement proposed for UCSF shipyard worker with radioactive truck. indybay.org
(2023-12-20). Arrest in Tupac Shakur Murder Case Extends the U.S. Intelligence Cover-up. covertactionmagazine.com In late September 2023, police arrested a man they say ordered the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur in 1996. This arrest comes after decades of murders and cover-up of the globally loved rapper and film star whose work at bringing peace between rival gangs threatened the CIA's racist, imperialist drug-trafficking agenda. After the September …
(2023-12-20). At COP28, Family Farmers Who Feed the World Went Unheard. desmog.com
(2023-12-20). "Developing Countries" are Trapped in a New Debt Crisis : How Can This be Explained? counterpunch.org 
The latest World Bank report on the debts of "developing countries", published on December 13, 2023 [1], reveals an alarming fact: in 2022, developing countries as a whole spent a record US$ 443.5 billion to pay for their external public debt. The 75 low-income nations that are eligible for loans from the International Development Association (IDA),
(2023-12-20). Suffer the Young Women. counterpunch.org 
t's not your imagination. Life is definitely getting harder for almost all Americans, whether we are speaking of those tightrope walking as they balance escalating costs of living and stagnant wages or for those who have fallen off the rope completely, descending into an ever widening homeless population. The very subjective nature of "it's just
(2023-12-20). A minute's silence is being held for a worker killed in Leytonstone, London. thecanary.co A minute's silence will be held at 11am on Thursday 21 December at the building site in Pevensey Rd, Leytonstone where a construction worker lost his life when a roof collapsed during a house refurbishment there last week on 12 December. Leytonstone: construction worker killed by collapsing roof As the Waltham Forest Echo reported: The …
(2023-12-20). Colorado Supreme Court rules Trump disqualified from ballots for president across state. nationofchange.org This is the first time—under the 14th Amendment's disqualification clause—that a presidential candidate was disqualified or barred from a ballot.
(2023-12-20). Cardinal Crimes: Absolute Rule and Fleecing the Holy See. counterpunch.org 
Like a bank with branches everywhere, the Catholic Church will go after its own when circumstances permit, wherever they are. In other instances, it will take the opposite tack, shielding the detractors or deviants from local scrutiny, and concealing them from the burden of accountability. Italian Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, former adviser to Pope Francis and
(2023-12-20). How Can We Actually Improve Human Rights in North Korea? counterpunch.org Human rights in North Korea are currently in the spotlight. In addition to a recent conference on North Korean human rights held in Honolulu, there's also a new documentary, Beyond Utopia, about North Korean defectors that is receiving Oscar buzz. We can expect to hear more about North Korea human rights in 2024, the 10-year
(2023-12-20). An Unfinished Struggle: the 50-Year Campaign to Abolish Torture. counterpunch.org 
At the Amna Suraka museum in Iraq, exhibits show the torture that was carried out in the cells. Hélène Veilleux/Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA Christopher Justin Einolf, Northern Illinois University The world's first conference on the abolition of torture drew more than 300 delegates representing over 70 countries and international organizations. It opened with the news that
(2023-12-20). 'A crazy system': How arbitration returns abusive guards to New York prisons. mronline.org 
Over a 12-year span, three out of every four state correctional officers fired for abuse or covering it up got their jobs back.
(2023-12-20). Moves of UK and U.S. over Chagos expose true nature of 'values-based alliance'. mronline.org U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and visiting British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on Thursday local time in a joint press conference that they had discussed the "vital" U.S.-UK Indian Ocean air base at Diego Garcia.
(2023-12-20). Shipping firms cease deliveries to "Israel" or reroutes around Africa. mronline.org 
The Singaporean shipping company, ONE, declares that it would be ceasing all shipments to the Occupation's ports, according to reports by Israeli media.
(2023-12-20). The 13th Amendment Legalizes Slavery—and Many States Have Their Own Version. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-20). European Union agrees to support agriculture in Haiti. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) The European Union agreed today to grant six million euros to boost Haiti's agriculture through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, known as FAO.
(2023-12-20). Hungary rejected European migration pact. plenglish.com Budapest, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Hungary today transmitted its rejection of the Migration and Assylum Pact, agreed this Tuesday by the negotiators of the European Parliament and the Council.
(2023-12-20). Panama remembers the US invasion with multiple activities. plenglish.com Panama City, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) Panama is carrying out different activities today to honor and demand justice for the victims of the United States invasion in 1989, an event that plunged the country into mourning.
(2023-12-20). Thousands of Argentines marched to Plaza de Mayo despite repression. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) Thousands of protesters arrived today at the capital's Plaza de Mayo to denounce the adjustment plan of the Argentine president, Javier Milei, despite the deployment of numerous troops as part of a strong police operation.
(2023-12-20). The Community Schools Movement Is Running Headlong Into Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's Hard-Right Agenda. counterpunch.org 
"I do what I think is best for kids," said Lauren Leto, a career public school educator at Brandon High School in Hillsborough County, Florida. "That's my hill I'm ready to die on," she told Our Schools. What's "best for kids" according to Leto, and most other educators, includes attending to their mental health needs, especially their feelings
(2023-12-20). Biden's approval wanes amidst economic challenges and Israeli policy scrutiny. nationofchange.org
(2023-12-20). Cuban lawmakers review status of agreements at parliamentary session. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) The National People's Power Assembly of Cuba (Parliament) on Wednesday reviewed the compliance with the agreements approved by the legislature regarding priority issues for the country.
(2023-12-20). Prepping for 'Disease X': Gates-Backed Group Funds Needle-Free mRNA Vaccine 'Wafer' Technology. expose-news.com Funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has helped the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to invest $1.2 million in a startup with Jurata Thin Film Inc. to create under-the-tongue vaccine …
(2023-12-20). Letter from Alkebulan: the Mother of Mankind. counterpunch.org It was dusk by the time my postponed flight to Paris from Heathrow strained into the sky like a goose late for migration. What should have been a direct flight to East Africa had been canceled the day before. There was I, traveling because of a conflict on another continent, with my own continent providing
(2023-12-20). Iran condemns Swedish verdict against Nouri as 'fundamentally unacceptable'. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Ministry vehemently condemns as "fundamentally unacceptable" a Swedish court's verdict against Hamid Nouri.
(2023-12-20). Schwab's warnings to Globalists about Black Swan events. expose-news.com In 2013, Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, began predicting "Black Swan" events threatening global security. He predicted them again in his book 'Covid-19: The Great Reset' released in July …
(2023-12-20). UK Parliament debates IHR amendments: If sovereignty is knowingly and deceitfully forfeited by government there are specific laws for dealing with that, says Andrew Bridgen. expose-news.com On Monday, the UK House of Commons debated the World Health Organisation's ("WHO's") proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations ("IHR"). The debate was held in response to a petition to the …
(2023-12-20). Artists protest ongoing censorship of Palestinian culture in the UK. wsws.org The Arnolfini Centre issued a hypocritical and deceitful statement purporting to explain its decision to exclude the Palestinian events.
(2023-12-20). Nippon Steel acquires US Steel for $14.9 billion. wsws.org The takeover of US Steel is a further sign of the decades-long decline of American capitalism and the loss of its industrial dominance.
(2023-12-20). South Australia teacher opposition emerges against education union's wage and conditions sell-out agreement. wsws.org Within minutes of the announcement of the ballot result on Wednesday, teachers took to social media to express their shock at the outcome and disgust at the role of the union leadership in pushing the agreement through.
(2023-12-20). Twenty-five years since the impeachment of Bill Clinton. wsws.org We are reposting here a commentary authored by the WSWS Editorial Board and published two days after the Republican-controlled House impeached Democratic President Bill Clinton.
(2023-12-20). Mississippi police officer who shot 11-year-old boy to face no criminal charges. wsws.org A grand jury in Mississippi decided not to bring criminal charges against the officer who shot Aderrien Murry in his home in May.
(2023-12-20). Mass-killings continue to plague the U.S. america.cgtn.com 
Mass-killings continue to plague the U.S. One major database shows 2023 saw 42 such attacks, very close to a single-year record. | Dan Williams reports from Chicago.
(2023-12-20). Chinese currency goes international in first yuan-based cross-border commercial loan. america.cgtn.com 
The first yuan-based cross-border commercial loan was recently completed in Brazil marking a major step toward the internationalization of the Chinese currency. A Chinese company that operates a major hydropower plant in Brazil was the recipient. | Paulo Cabral reports from Brazil.
(2023-12-20). Sunday 12/24: Join us at the Telegraph Holiday Street Fair. indybay.org Telegraph and Durant Avenues, Berkeley CA 94704…
(2023-12-20). Thursday 12/21: Annual Unhoused Tombstone Memorial on Winter Solstice. indybay.org Arena Green | W. Santa Clara Street and Barack Obama Blvd. | Downtown San Jose…
(2023-12-20). Sunday 12/31: Israelism film showing. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin Street | San Francisco, Ca.
(2023-12-20). EU To 'Permanently Shut Down X' If Musk Doesn't Ban Alternative Media. expose-news.com The European Union has vowed to permanently shut down X if Elon Musk doesn't immediately ban alternative media from the platform. Alex Jones is calling for us to defend Musk and seems …
(2023-12-20). 'Israel complicity in passing anti-Iran resolution, political scandal for West'. presstv.ir Iran strongly condemns Israel's complicity in drafting and approving the human rights resolution against the Islamic Republic, saying the move is nothing but a big political and moral scandal for Western countries.
(2023-12-20). Sweden's verdict on Nouri 'unfair', only acquittal acceptable: Iran. presstv.ir Iran's Judiciary says a Swedish court's verdict against Hamid Nouri, a former Iranian Judiciary official who has been illegally imprisoned in Sweden, is unfair and that no ruling but the exoneration of the 62-year-old will be acceptable.
(2023-12-20). Regardless of whether a narrative is official or not, do not rush to endorse anything! salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Abu Hurairah [may Allah be pleased with him] reported that Allah's Messenger [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] said, "Years of treachery will come over people in which liars are believed and the truthful are belied, the deceitful are trusted and …
(2023-12-20). Judge Orders Release Of Jeffrey Epstein Documents Showing More Than 150 Names. moguldom.com A federal judge in New York has mandated the unsealing of court documents in early 2024 that will unveil the identities of numerous associates linked to Jeffrey Epstein. These documents are part of a civil lawsuit settled in 2017, where Epstein's one-time associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, was accused of facilitating the sexual abuse of Virginia Giuffre. …
(2023-12-20). Argentina: not to be mistaken for a nightmare, this is reality. pressenza.com Argentina's cities are rapidly losing their traditional vertigo. A strident, lethargic, lethargic silence survives. The euphoria of winning the World Cup is over, although the media still insist that the Argentinians "are world champions". | The people are aware that nothing will ever be the same again. They have kept deep within their interior those ideas of equality, solidarity, fraternity, smiles and hugs. Now it's every man for himself for almost everyone, except for those who already had everything… and are going for more. | It is not an economic shock — to which citizens are accustomed -, it is not a…
(2023-12-20). BAN Toxics Back the DILG's Call for an Outright Ban on Firecrackers. pressenza.com Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics supports the call to ban the sale and use of firecrackers nationwide. The DILG Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" C. Abalos, Jr. made the statement on December 18, calling on all local government units to enact an ordinance banning the use and sale of firecrackers to prevent firecracker-related injuries in the country. | "We support a shift to a safer holiday season in the country. We need to remember "safety first" for our children and the community from the health and environmental pollutants from firecrackers," said Thony Dizon, Toxics Campaigner of BAN Toxics. | Early this month, the…
(2023-12-20). Propaganda Roundup: Hillary Claims Climate Change‚Ñ¢ Targets Pregnant Women. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). A Merry AUKUS Surprise, Western Australia! dissidentvoice.org The secretive Australian government just cannot help itself. Clamouring and hectoring of other countries and their secret arrangements (who can forget the criticism of the Solomon Islands over its security pact with China for that reason?) the Albanese government is a bit too keen on keeping a lid on things regarding the withering away of …
(2023-12-20). Canada Is Escalating the Conflict by Joining US-led Military Operations in the Red Sea. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Santa Claus and the Contradictions of Bourgeois Ideology. orinocotribune.com By Carlos L. Garrido — Dec 19, 2023 | A comrade recently pointed my attention to a comedy skit by Foil Arms and Hog called Santa: I think there has been some sort of a mistake. You see I have a very busy night tonight. | Soviet Police 1: He was found attempting to hide in a chimney. | Soviet Police 2: Chimney? What were you doing in Russian airspace? | Santa: I've…
(2023-12-20). Facing the Beast: Courage, Faith, and Resistance in a New Dark Age. New Book by Naomi Wolf. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Military Deaths After Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Latest China-EU Summit Exposes Brussels' Complete Lack of Sovereignty. EU Foreign Policy Controlled by Washington. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Domestic tourism eyes greater prosperity. ecns.cn The prospects for China's tourism industry appear bright with the sector experiencing a good recovery in 2023, following the slump caused by COVID-19, industry officials and experts said.
(2023-12-20). Red Sea concerns hit shipping, trade. ecns.cn Global shipping companies' recent reluctance to transit through the Suez Canal will affect China-Europe trade and exert pressure on operational costs of businesses on both sides, said experts and business executives on Tuesday.
(2023-12-20). AI-powered PC ecosystem to gain ground. ecns.cn An artificial intelligence-powered personal computer ecosystem is forming in China, and this will boost the popularity of AI PCs in the country, said company executives and experts.
(2023-12-20). Traditional, renewable sources to ensure stable energy supply. ecns.cn China's sustained efforts to increase domestic oil and gas exploration and develop large-scale renewable energy sources will ensure sufficient energy supply amid the nation's green energy transition, analysts said.
(2023-12-20). Nation pushes enrollment in professional master's degree. ecns.cn China's enrollment for professional master's degrees, which emphasize the practical application of knowledge and skills, will be increased to about two-thirds of all master's degree programs by 2025.
(2023-12-20). Officials: 2023 GDP goal well within reach. ecns.cn China is confident and capable of reaching this year's GDP growth target of around 5 percent, and policymakers have ample tools to stabilize the economy next year, officials and experts said on Tuesday.
(2023-12-20). France shaping as popular study destination, report says. ecns.cn More Chinese students intend to study business, science and engineering in France, with major events scheduled for 2024 such as the Paris Summer Olympics, according to a report released on Saturday by an overseas education consultancy.
(2023-12-20). Putin to run for top post in 2024 as independent. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted documents to Russia's Central Election Commission on Monday to register as a self-nominated candidate in the 2024 presidential election.
(2023-12-20). China hits back at EU resolution on Tibet. ecns.cn China slammed the European Parliament on Tuesday over the latter's resolution on boarding schools in the Tibet autonomous region, and urged the institution to stop undermining mutual trust and cooperation between China and Europe.
(2023-12-20). Green standards set for express packaging. ecns.cn China is to establish a green packaging standards system for express deliveries and has set an initial target for using recycled packaging, under a recently issued action plan for the industry.
(2023-12-20). Gansu rolls into action to support quake victims. ecns.cn As of Wednesday morning, nearly 130,000 relief items, including tents, stoves, coats, quilts and folding beds, had been sent to the earthquake zone in Gansu province.
(2023-12-20). Temporary settlement provides warmth in the cold for hard-hit Kexinmin village. ecns.cn The bonfire set ablaze at a temporary settlement in Jishishan county has provided much-needed warmth and hope for villagers dislocated by the earthquake that jolted a mountainous region in Northwest China's Gansu province near midnight of Monday.
(2023-12-20). Economists share confidence in Chinese economy's further growth. ecns.cn There's still room for the Chinese government to make macroeconomic policies stronger next year, economists said at a seminar of the China Macroeconomy Forum, Securities Times reported on Wednesday.
(2023-12-20). UN Secretary-General deeply saddened by earthquake in China. ecns.cn United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was deeply saddened by the loss of life and property damage and injuries to people caused by an earthquake in China, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday.
(2023-12-20). International students from BJTU proud to study in China. ecns.cn Last Thursday, a group of international students from Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU) engaged in a cultural tour in Beijing.
(2023-12-20). It's a belated apology of 141 years: UCA president. ecns.cn The White House statement about the Chinese Exclusion Act is the first formal condemnation in 141 years, a belated apology more than a century overdue, said Shue Haipei, president of the United Chinese Americans, during an interview with China News Service.
(2023-12-20). 5G mobile phone users reach 771 million: China's ministry. ecns.cn China's 5G mobile phone users reached 771 million by the end of November as the total number of mobile phone users of the three major telecommunications companies — China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom — reached 1.726 billion, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced on Wednesday.
(2023-12-20). NDRC to revise PPP mechanism to boost private investment. ecns.cn China's top economic planner on Tuesday vowed to expedite the implementation of a new mechanism for public-private partnership (PPP) projects and revise the rules for operating licenses involving infrastructure facilities and public utilities.
(2023-12-20). China releases the first list of 789 important habitats for terrestrial wildlife animals to strengthen protection. ecns.cn China has recently released the first list of 789 important habitats for terrestrial wildlife animals in a bid to strengthen the protection of terrestrial wildlife populations and their habitats.
(2023-12-20). World's first Zootopia land at Shanghai Disney Resort welcomes visitors. ecns.cn The world's first Zootopia land opened to the public at Shanghai Disney Resort on Tuesday, drawing many visitors.
(2023-12-20). Ancient tombs excavated in Guangzhou. ecns.cn A total of 71 ancient tombs dating back from Han Dynasty (202 BC-25 AD) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) were unearthed.
(2023-12-20). World's largest luxury ro-ro passenger vessel sets sail. ecns.cn The world's largest ro-ro passenger ship "MOBY LEGACY" moors at a port in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Dec. 19, 2023.
(2023-12-20). Rescue work continues after earthquake hits NW China. ecns.cn A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County of Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Gansu Province on Monday night, killing at least 130 people in Gansu and Qinghai Provinces by Tuesday…
(2023-12-20). China's Wing Loong UAV rapidly joins Gansu earthquake rescue. ecns.cn China's independently-developed Wing Loong-2H large unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has swiftly rushed to support emergency rescue work after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu Province at midnight Monday.
(2023-12-20). Dec 20, 2023. sitrepworld.info 
Arise Donbass! (–í—Å—Ç–∞–≤–∞–π –î–æ–Ω–±–∞—Å—Å!) Donetsk 'Tis the Season for War, by Bill Astore No Plan B: The Western Elites Didn't Plan for China, Russia and Iran Remaining Independent, by Roger Boyd Yuri Bezmenov: Interview with NS Lyons, author of The Upheaval, about "The China Convergence" The Terror Watchlist Prepared the Way to Tyranny, by Paul Craig Roberts Is neoliberalism really dead? Or does it live on like a zombie? V…
(2023-12-20). Houthis abrem a caixa de Pandora e pàµem em xeque o imperialismo e o sionismo. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Selected Articles: Disruption of Maritime Trade: Yemen Resistance Prompts Companies to Suspend Shipping Through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. globalresearch.ca By
(2023-12-20). Housing activists organise national day of action for public housing, rent controls. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). How can we build the movement for the liberation of Palestine? greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Katoomba rallies for Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Mainstream media's Israel bias comes under pressure. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Mardi Gras AGM votes to tear up deal with NSW Police. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). NUS votes to support a free Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Pro-Palestine protesters say Thales has no social licence. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Residents want council to support Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Supreme Court overturns aspects of NSW's anti-protest laws. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). WestCONnex delivers traffic chaos and resident outrage as Rozelle Interchange opens. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganà≤: The COVID Pandemic Farce Served as a Trial Balloon for the New World Order. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Unchecked Human Activity Is Pushing Ecosystems Toward the Brink. pressenza.com Desert conditions could spread rapidly from groundwater depletion and plant destruction. | By Erika Schelby | The planet is facing multiple severe challenges that require our immediate attention. Putting an end to the dirty and suffocating fossil fuel emissions may be the most significant global priority, but limiting the misuse of water and restoring degraded land are also essential projects. | These
(2023-12-20). An Open Letter to Israelis from Israelis: We Deserve the Truth About October 7. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). McCarthyism Canadian style: Repressing pro-Palestine voices. greenleft.org.au 
The crack down against Palestine solidarity activists and movements in Canada has intensified, as the shadow of a 'new McCarthyism' hangs over the country's universities, reports Jeff Shantz.
(2023-12-20). McCarthyism Canadian style: Repressing pro-Palestine voices. greenleft.org.au The crackdown against Palestine solidarity activists and movements in Canada has intensified, as the shadow of a 'new McCarthyism' hangs over the country's universities, reports Jeff Shantz.
(2023-12-20). LEFT WONDERING: How Can You Invest In An Ethical Fashion? levernews.com Welcome to a new edition of Left Wondering with Joel Stein, our advice column for paid subscribers of The Lever on how to lead an ethical life in an increasingly unethical world.
Dear Left Wondering,: We are trying to invest funds in the U.S. in an ethical fashion and are running into roadblocks.Can you help?Thanks,Nancy BolanDear Nancy,: Roadblocks are indeed an interesting area for investment, since they're ripe for disruption. Those orange-striped sawhorses and cones haven't changed since I was a kid. One challenge I bet you're having is that your ethics are different from other people's ethi…
(2023-12-20). Born in a Police State: The Deep State's Persecution of Its Most Vulnerable Citizens. "What if Jesus had been born 2,000 years later?" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). My Chat With Rasheed muhammed. sonar21.com 
I love Rasheed. A really good man. We had a great chat. I misspoke with respect to the couple engaged in hypocritical sexual activity. They are from Florida, not Virginia.
(2023-12-20). The U.S. Navy is Unprepared for a Prolonged war With Yemen. sonar21.com 
Aegis Missile Defense System | It looks like the United States, along with 9 allies — Great Britain, Italy, Bahrain, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain — are on the verge of entangling itself in a new Middle East quagmire as an international armada assembles in the international waters around Yemen. The mission? Stop Yemen from threatening cargo and oil tankers headed to Israel. | Tiny Yemen has surprised the West with its tenacity and ferocity in attacking ships trying to ferry containers and fuel to Israel. Yes, this is a violation of international law and the West is f…
(2023-12-20). The Tap-Dancing Trapdoor Spider, Lost for 92 Years, Rediscovered Outside a Small Portuguese Town. pressenza.com According to
(2023-12-20). From the River to the (Red) Sea: Why the US Is Forming a New Naval Task Force. orinocotribune.com 
(2023-12-20). Bangladesh: Remittance inflow surges in the second half of December: Positive for the economy. pressenza.com A recent increase in remittances, touching $1.07 billion during December 1-15, 2023, underlines significant support for our foreign exchange reserves. This significant increase not only indicates promising growth but also reveals a resilient pattern in remittance flows. As Bangladesh navigates through economic transitions and global challenges, the robustness shown in remittance flows serves as a beacon of hope, promising resilience and prosperity in the times ahead. | The information provided by the Balance of Payments (BOP) Department and Statistics Department is not just a numerical update; It is a narrative o…
(2023-12-20). Year 2023 in review for Latin American and the Caribbean: Contesting a still dominant US hegemon. pressenza.com December 2nd marked the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine, which proclaimed By Roger D. Harris | The progressive regional curre…
(2023-12-20). Julian Assange's final appeal date in UK Court. pressenza.com The UK High Court has confirmed that a public hearing will take place on 20 and 21 February 2024.: | Julian's two-day hearing will be held before a panel of two judges who will review an earlier UK High Court decision taken by a single judge on 6 June 2023 which refused Julian permission to appeal. The hearing will determine whether Julian will have further opportunities to argue his case before the UK courts, or whether he will be extradited to the United States to face charges under the 1917 US Espionage Act. | If extradited, Julian faces a sentence of 175 years for exposing war crimes committed by the…
(2023-12-20). Offshore wind power can help reduce greenhouse gases. pressenza.com All emerging nations, not just our own, struggle with electricity. And the straightforward explanation that electricity is either not available or not available by demand, etc., is often given. Scientists have taken the initiative to develop a new device that uses the temperature differential between the European deep sea and the surface to create power, to avert this electrical crisis. They have achieved a completely sustainable and continuous electricity supply by addressing climate change. For the benefit of the free market economy, there is a growing demand for and use of alternative fuels, particularly as th…
(2023-12-20). Video: Fake Pandemic Triggers Worldwide Economic and Social Collapse. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Video: Planet Lockdown and the Corona Pandemic. The Most Devastating Crisis in Human History. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Chile, Tomás Hirsch: "The victory of the No vote in the constitutional referendum is a cause for relief". pressenza.com The draft constitution drawn up by the right was rejected yesterday with more than 55% of the vote. We have requested Tomas Hirsch, Deputy Hirsch, president of Humanist Action, to comment on the referendum result. | The triumph of the No is the triumph of the people of Chile, who wisely rejected a constitutional proposal that looked more like a government programme of the extreme right than a possible Constitution for our country. | In Chile, we have a bad Constitution, generated during the dictatorship by the generals and their friends, and we have fought for more than 40 years to change it, but it is not a ques…
(2023-12-20). Section 144 imposed in Manipur's Churachandpur district following fresh violence. muslimmirror.com Churachandpur : The Manipur government has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC for two months in Churachandpur district following fresh violence, according to an official order. Various parts of the northeastern state have been rocked by ethnic strife since May this year. Incidents of sporadic violence were reported from several places in …
(2023-12-20). Union minister Giriraj Singh urges Hindus to embrace 'Jhatka' meat, calls for Halal ban. muslimmirror.com In Begusarai, Union Rural Development Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Giriraj Singh called upon Hindus to exclusively consume 'jhatka' meat instead of halal meat. Singh 'praised' the commitment of Muslims to consuming only halal meat and urged Hindus to demonstrate a similar dedication to their religious traditions. He emphasized the Hindu way …
(2023-12-20). Cuba Labels US Allegations of Electoral Interference Complete Fallacy. orinocotribune.com
(2023-12-20). 30 years of Mountain Gorilla tourism in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The history of gorilla trekking in Uganda tracks back to the early 1990s when the country was experiencing its first years of stability after close to three decades that were marked by unrest and military coups. Until now, the world has a vague image of what the state of …
(2023-12-20). DRC decision to deny some election observers could have far-reaching consequences. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | CRISPIN KAHERU | The Democratic Republic of Congo's decision to deny Election Observers from some reputable bodies could have far-reaching consequences, casting a shadow over the transparency and legitimacy of its electoral process. This move not only raises concerns about potential irregularities going unchecked but may also signal a lack of commitment to democratic …
(2023-12-20). Get 10% cashback for depositing your 1xBet account via the MTN payment system. independent.co.ug 
Benefits, ergonomics, and process efficiency are important criteria when choosing a bookmaker. That is why the bookmaker company 1xBet prepared a unique promo for its clients, allowing them to increase the deposit amount. The more money you have in your account, the more winning bets you can place! To take part in the promo, you …
(2023-12-20). Oil and Gas is a Matter of 'Life and Death'-Kasaija. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Matia Kasaija, the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development has underscored the importance of Uganda's oil and gas exploration, emphasizing an unwavering commitment to the project's seamless progression. During a visit to the Kingfisher Development Area (KFDA) in Buhuka village, Kyangwali sub-county in Kikuube district on Tuesday evening, Kasaija reasserted …
(2023-12-20). Police Calls for Vigilance Ahead of Festive Season. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police have urged households to take extra caution and be vigilant during festival season. Fred Enanga, the Police Spokesperson asked the public to put security measures around their businesses and homes to avoid falling prey to criminals. "As we prepare to celebrate Christmas and all other festival days, we …
(2023-12-20). Security Forces Crack Down on Unregistered Motorcycles, Foreign Number Plates in Karamoja. independent.co.ug 
Karamoja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces in the Karamoja sub-region have escalated operations to clamp down on unregistered motorcycles as part of measures to enhance security ahead of the Christmas season. Given Karamoja's proximity to the Uganda-Kenya border, authorities perceive the region to be susceptible to security risks. The security authorities have initiated …
(2023-12-20). Ugandan creatives shine at MultiChoice Talent Factory graduation in Nairobi. independent.co.ug 
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Four talented Ugandan students have celebrated their graduation from the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) East Africa Academy in Nairobi. The ceremony at the Hermosa Gardens Hotel acknowledged the exceptional achievements of these budding filmmakers who dedicated 12 months to refining their craft. Rinaldi Jamugisa, PR and Communications Manager at …
(2023-12-20). Egypt's Sisi secures 3rd presidential term amid interwoven challenges. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Egypt's incumbent president, won the 2024 presidential election with 89.6 percent of the vote, securing a third term in office, according to results released Monday afternoon by Egypt's National Election Authority (NEA). Sisi has thus become the chosen leader of the most populous Arab country, which has played …
(2023-12-20). World Insights: Egypt's Sisi secures 3rd presidential term amid interwoven challenges. independent.co.ug CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Egypt's incumbent president, won the 2024 presidential election with 89.6 percent of the vote, securing a third term in office, according to results released Monday afternoon by Egypt's National Election Authority (NEA). Sisi has thus become the chosen leader of the most populous Arab country, which has played …
(2023-12-20). 'Sacrificial Lamb': US Troops in Syria and Iraq. Colonial-Style Occupation Ready to Sacrifice Their Lives for Israel in a Future Middle East Conflict. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). White Vigilante Denied Release From Jail While Appealing Murder Conviction. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-12-20). The New Forms of Socialism in the Twenty-First Century. dongshengnews.org 
The world has come a long way since the mid-nineteenth century, when scientific socialism emerged in Europe. Contrary to initial expectations, socialism did not emerge in the developed capitalist countries, but in the underdeveloped colonies and semi-colonies, such as China. Faced with challenges that could not be answered by classical theories of socialism, China had to develop its own solutions. Having attained significant achievements in modernisation, China must now reach a higher level of socialist development and surpass capitalism.
(2023-12-20). The Third Wave of Socialism. dongshengnews.org 
After the end of the Cold War, socialism suffered significant global setbacks. Despite this, a new wave of socialism has gradually emerged. Through decades of reform and opening up, China has incorporated a market economy into its socialist system. China's rise has generated tremendous interest in the country's path of development and the socialist market economy. As capitalism faces its most severe crisis in a century, there are opportunities for a new wave of socialist development.
(2023-12-20). A Tidal Wave of Truth. dissidentvoice.org 
(2023-12-20). From News Deserts to Revitalization. dissidentvoice.org In 1995, early in the development of the global internet, sociologist Michael Schudson imagined how people might process information if journalism were to suddenly disappear. An expert on the history of US news media, Schudson speculated in his book, The Power of News, that peoples' need to identify the day's most important and relevant news …
(2023-12-20). Poll Shows Most Americans Disapprove of Texas Denying Kate Cox an Abortion. truthout.org A new poll shows that the vast majority of Americans, including Republican-leaning voters, disapprove of the state of Texas's decision to deny an abortion to a woman whose fetus was unviable and who could have lost the ability to become pregnant again if she didn't obtain the procedure. Kate Cox, who was denied an abortion by the Texas state Supreme Court, had to flee the state and obtain the… |
(2023-12-20). China releases first batch of 789 important terrestrial wildlife habitats. ecns.cn China has unveiled the first batch of 789 crucial terrestrial wildlife habitats, safeguarding a remarkable 82.36 percent of the nation's protected species, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
(2023-12-20). CPC allocates 100 million yuan to quake-hit areas. ecns.cn China's main Communist Party of China personnel management and Party building body has allocated 100 million yuan ($14 million) from the Party funds to northwestern China's Gansu and Qinghai provinces to support rescue, relief and rebuilding work in quake-stricken areas.
(2023-12-20). Government departments swiftly engage in rescue efforts after quake hits Gansu. ecns.cn China's National Development and Reform Commission is allocating 250 million yuan (about $35 million) of funds to Gansu and Qinghai provinces to help restore reconstruction and public services following a 6.2 magnitude earthquake.
(2023-12-20). China, Nicaragua upgrade bilateral ties to strategic partnership. ecns.cn China and Nicaragua announced on Wednesday they agreed to upgrade bilateral relations to the strategic partnership, vowing to expand bilateral trade and bring their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) into force as soon as possible.
(2023-12-20). Archaeological discoveries in 2023. ecns.cn The recent findings have provided a preliminary understanding of the three development phases of the Liangzhu ruins starting from scattered settlements, to the construction of a water conservancy system, and eventually the erection of the Liangzhu ancient city.
(2023-12-20). World's largest luxury ro-ro passenger vessel sets sail. ecns.cn The luxury ro-ro passenger ship, Moby Legacy, with a maximum displacement of over 70,000 tonnes, one of the largest in the world, set sail on Tuesday to Italy from the city of Guangzhou in south China. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-20). Hot meals provided for people in earthquake-hit areas in Gansu. ecns.cn People in earthquake-hit areas have been provided with hot meals with meat and vegetables after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu Province at midnight Monday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-20). Flag-raising ceremony celebrates 24th anniversary of Macao's return to motherland. ecns.cn A flag-raising ceremony was held at Macao's Golden Lotus Square on Wednesday morning to mark the 24th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-20). Israel-Palestine war: Why Arab states are steering clear of anti-Houthi naval task force. middleeasteye.net 
Israel-Palestine war: Why Arab states are steering clear of anti-Houthi naval task force | Bahrain is the only regional country to join US-led operations against vessel seizures, as Saudi Arabia and UAE hedge bets amid threat of Yemeni group's reprisal | Wed, 12/20/2023 – 11: 59 | A grab from handout footage released by Yemen's Houthi Ansarullah Media Centre on 19 November 2023, reportedly show…
(2023-12-20). Security forces crack down on unregistered motorcycles, foreign number plates in Karamoja. independent.co.ug Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces in the Karamoja sub-region have escalated operations to clamp down on unregistered motorcycles as part of measures to enhance security ahead of the Christmas season. Given Karamoja's proximity to the Uganda-Kenya border, authorities perceive the region to be susceptible to security risks. The security authorities have initiated …
(2023-12-20). Feature films featured at TIFF 2023: Focus on the political. peoplesworld.org 
TORONTO — It's impossible to see all the great films at the Toronto International Film Festival in just 12 days, so I won't be able to report on some of those that have been winning awards and receiving accolades around the world. But for our progressive audience, I suggest you look up these impressive feature …
(2023-12-20). CO Supreme Court Uses Neil Gorsuch Ruling to Justify Blocking Trump From Ballot. truthout.org The Colorado state Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that former President Donald Trump should be disqualified from being able to serve in any office ever again — including the presidency, which he is seeking in the 2024 election — due to his being an insurrectionist. A lower court in the state had already determined that Trump was an insurrectionist because of his actions on January 6, 2021… |
(2023-12-20). "Facing the Beast: Courage, Faith, and Resistance in a New Dark Age". New Book by Naomi Wolf. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Food Safari in Yunnan | Zhadian Milk. ecns.cn Zhadian, a fairly ordinary town in Yunnan has shot to fame in recent years because of milk.
(2023-12-20). Israeli media: Ramming attack reported at Beit Anoun junction outside of Al-Khalil (Hebron). english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-20). Social Security Clawbacks Are Driving Some Recipients Into Homelessness. truthout.org More than a year after the federal government first cut off her disability benefits, Denise Woods drives nightly to strip malls, truck stops, and parking lots around Savannah, Georgia, looking for a safe place to sleep in her Chevy. Woods, 51, said she had rented a three-bedroom house she shared with her adult son and grandson until March 2022, when the government terminated her disability… |
(2023-12-20). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 75: Security Council postpones ceasefire vote as Hamas leader arrives in Cairo for talks. mondoweiss.net
(2023-12-20). San Francisco to prosecute Pro-Palestine demonstrators. new.thecradle.co
(2023-12-20). This CDFI Has A Plan To Boost Small Business Lending. nextcity.org
(2023-12-20). Venezuela's Foreign Minister: Canada's Interference in Essequibo Dialogue is Hostile (+UK). orinocotribune.com
(2023-12-20). LIVE: Israel Going To War w/ Lebanon & US Going To War w/ Yemen. rumble.com
(2023-12-20). News That the U.S. Regime Blocks From the Public. theduran.com
(2023-12-20). Allegations of Israeli War Crimes Grow as US Again Delays Security Council Vote. truthout.org
(2023-12-20). Rise in Forced Pregnancies Shows the Need for an Independent Movement for Abortion Rights. leftvoice.org
(2023-12-20). Facing Over 20 Years in Prison for Rescuing Animals. truthdig.com
(2023-12-20). Israel's Decision To Push Industrial Settlement WHERE?! youtube.com
(2023-12-20). Bezos Invests A Half Billion To Make Homelessness WORSE. youtu.be
(2023-12-20). Florida Excited To Begin Exploiting Children More. youtu.be
(2023-12-20). A Literal Rock Is Still Winning The Presidential Election. youtu.be
(2023-12-20). Breaking's Storied Road to the Olympics. progressive.org From the South Bronx to the Summer Olympics, this urban dance style finally gets its due.
(2023-12-20). Citing Jan. 6 coup attempt, Colorado Supreme Court removes Trump from ballot. peoplesworld.org 
DENVER—By a 4-3 vote, though all seven justices agreed on the facts of the 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection, the Colorado Supreme Court tossed Donald Trump off the state's 2024 presidential primary ballot on Tuesday. In a case brought by six state Republican voters and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), the majority invoked …
(2023-12-20). Is slavery back in Alabama? peoplesworld.org 
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Is slavery back in Alabama? Adam Obernauer, organizing director for the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union—one of five organizations, including the AFL-CIO, now suing to stop it—says "yes." And, of course, the profit motive is behind all of it: Alabama reaps $450 million annually in fees from private firms. It lets them use …
(2023-12-20). Derrick Broze Interview — Impending "Planetary Emergency" & "Permacrisis" That Will End Sovereignty. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is Derrick Broze, here to discuss the recent COP28 meeting, and the numerous agendas that are building around what we are told is the current "polycrisis", with many claiming that this will inevitably become a "permacrisis" without the declaration of a "planetary emergency" — all for your safety of course. We also
(2023-12-20). Texas' Abortion Law Maximizes Suffering. progressive.org When lawmakers and anti-abortion advocates claim to know more about health care than doctors, pregnant people pay the price, writes Ryan Dudley.
(2023-12-20). Report: Current Congress on Track to Pass Fewest Laws of Any Congress in Decades. truthout.org The current Congress has passed the least laws of any other congressional session in modern history in its first year of operation, a new analysis finds. The 118th Congress, marked so far by utter chaos in the GOP-controlled House, has only passed 20 bills that were signed into law by President Joe Biden, according to data from data analytics company Quorum and reported by Axios. By contrast… |
(2023-12-20). Brazil Seeks to Host the 2027 Women's Soccer World Cup. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, President Lula da Silva stated that he hopes the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) will allow Brazil to host the 2027 Women's World Cup, an event also sought after by the United States, Mexico, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. | RELATED: | During a cabinet meeting, Lula requested Sports Minister Andre Luiz de Carvalho to utilize his "negotiation skills" to persuade FIFA that Brazil is "better" than other b…
(2023-12-20). Venezuela, Guyana: The shocking war that wasn't. responsiblestatecraft.org 
On December 4, Venezuelan voters
(2023-12-20). Disaster teams respond to Dundee flood victims. sanews.gov.za Disaster teams respond to Dundee flood victims |
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(2023-12-20). Thousands of jobs created in tourism, clothing sectors in W Cape. sanews.gov.za Thousands of jobs created in tourism, clothing sectors in W Cape | Targeted skills programmes run by the Western Cape's Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT), in partnership with the private sector, resulted in 2 772 jobs for previously unemployed young people between April and November 2023. | The province said there has been "notable" post-pandemic growth in the tourism sector. | According to the latest data, between 2021 and 2022, 154 442 tourism jobs were created in the province, bringing the total to 214 909 jobs. | "In just three sectors in the Western Cape, we have seen the creation of n…
(2023-12-20). Umalusi mourns death of Prof Peliwe Lolwana. sanews.gov.za Umalusi mourns death of Prof Peliwe Lolwana | Umalusi and its stakeholders said they are in deep grief after the passing of Professor Peliwe Lolwana. | Lolwana was the last Chief Executive of the South African Certification Council (SAFCERT) and the first CEO of Umalusi, a position she held from 2000 until her retirement in 2008. | "She was at Umalusi on 24 November 2023 to give a memorable tribute speech at a memorial lecture and roundtable discussion organised in honour of the late Dr Fred Calitz, her SAFCERT predecessor. | "Little did we know that she had come to say goodbye to all of us. While she reached h…
(2023-12-20). City of Ekurhuleni officials arrested for alleged fuel theft. sanews.gov.za City of Ekurhuleni officials arrested for alleged fuel theft | Two City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) municipality officials have been arrested on allegations that they were stealing diesel belonging to the municipality. | According to the CoE, the two were arrested following a sting operation conducted at an agricultural holding by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department, various law enforcement agencies and private security stakeholders. | "The first suspect was arrested when he came in to off-load diesel and the rest were nabbed at the Springs Depot. Also arrested were the owner of the private bus fleet company an…
(2023-12-20). Former Lotteries Commission grant manager's pension payout interdicted. sanews.gov.za Former Lotteries Commission grant manager's pension payout interdicted | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a Special Tribunal order interdicting the R1.7 million pension payout due to former National Lotteries Commission's (NLC) Grant Manager, Marubini Ramatsekisa. | This in a long-running action taken by the SIU following an investigation into the affairs of the NLC. | The probe has resulted in, amongst others, the freezing of millions of rands in assets and the implication of board members of the commission in serious allegations of fraud and corruption at the commission. | SIU spokesperson Kaiz…
(2023-12-20). NERSA welcomes imprisonment of criminals damaging Transnet infrastructure. sanews.gov.za NERSA welcomes imprisonment of criminals damaging Transnet infrastructure | The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has welcomed the arrest and successful prosecution of criminals tampering with the Transnet pipeline to steal petrol and diesel. | In two separate matters, a thief was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for damaging essential infrastructure, while in another, two men were sentenced to 10 and 15 years, respectively, for theft of fuel. | Regulator Member Primarily Responsible for Petroleum Pipelines Regulation at NERSA, Muzi Mkhize, said: "We commend the law enforcement agencies for the…
(2023-12-20). SAA, SunExpress sign MoU. sanews.gov.za SAA, SunExpress sign MoU | South African Airways (SAA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SunExpress for four aircrafts to support the national carrier's operations in the 2024/25 financial year. | According to SAA, the MoU is an add-on to the two airlines' current six-month damp lease agreement, which includes "the lease of two Boeing 737-800s, as well as maintenance and cockpit crew". | "In addition to plans to increase the number of damp lease aircraft, SAA and SunExpress are currently exploring options for a multi-year reciprocal capacity support and further cooperation with regards to mainte…
(2023-12-20). Government refurbishes Wolwekloof Nature Reserve project to attract tourists. sanews.gov.za Government refurbishes Wolwekloof Nature Reserve project to attract tourists | Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille has handed over the multimillion rand refurbished Wolwekloof Nature Reserve Project in the Witzenberg Municipality to CapeNature in the Western Cape. | The multimillion rand infrastructure maintenance project was funded by the Department of Tourism with the intension to stimulate demand by investing in tourist attractions to build and diversify the country's tourism offerings. | "Tourism is a key sector in our economy, injecting billions into the economy each year and providing much needed jobs f…
(2023-12-20). Minister calls on road users to adhere to rules of the road. sanews.gov.za Minister calls on road users to adhere to rules of the road | Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has called on all road users to obey the rules of the road and for motorists to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before embarking on a trip and avoid driving under the influence of alcohol. | "Please behave on the roads. In terms of our statistics, pedestrians are the most affected by road crashes, followed by victims of hit and run incidents, followed by cars that are overtaking on the road and head-on collisions," the Minister said on Wednesday. | Leading the Festive Season Road Safety Awareness Campaign on t…
(2023-12-20). NBN analysis shows Australia's broadband infrastructure advancing. independentaustralia.net 
(2023-12-20). Section 144 imposed in Manipur's Churachandpur district following fresh violence. muslimmirror.com Churachandpur : The Manipur government has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC for two months in Churachandpur district following fresh violence, according to an official order. Various parts of the northeastern state have been rocked by ethnic strife since May this year. Incidents of sporadic violence were reported from several places in …
(2023-12-20). Union minister Giriraj Singh urges Hindus to embrace 'Jhatka' meat, calls for Halal ban. muslimmirror.com In Begusarai, Union Rural Development Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Giriraj Singh called upon Hindus to exclusively consume 'jhatka' meat instead of halal meat. Singh 'praised' the commitment of Muslims to consuming only halal meat and urged Hindus to demonstrate a similar dedication to their religious traditions. He emphasized the Hindu way …
(2023-12-20). ONU denuncia que Israel utiliza el hambre como arma de guerra. telesurtv.net Una organización de derechos humanos con sede en Ginebra había denuciado el martes que el 71 por ciento de la población en la Franja de Gaza sufre hambre extrema.
(2023-12-20). Reportan nuevo corte de Internet y comunicaciones en Gaza. telesurtv.net Autoridades palestinas comunicaron que las fuerzas israelíes destruyeron los generadores de la división de Khan Younis.
(2023-12-20). Liga àÅrabe afirma que ofensiva israelí en Gaza es un genocidio. telesurtv.net El secretario general del organismo señaló que la única solución al conflicto palestino-israelí es "que los palestinos se gobiernen a sí mismos y tengan soberanía sobre su territorio".
(2023-12-20). ONU aplaza votación sobre cese al fuego en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net El documento que exige el alto inmediato de la agresión de Israel sobre Palestina fue redactado por Emiratos Árabes Unidos (EAU)…
(2023-12-20). Unicef alerta sobre escasez de agua necesaria para niños en Gaza. telesurtv.net Las normas humanitarias sostienen que el agua necesaria para los niños hacer todas sus necesidades es de 15 litros.
(2023-12-20). ONU: más del 90 % de la población ha sido desplazada en Gaza. telesurtv.net La agencia refirió que más del 60 por ciento de la infraestructura en Gaza ha sido destruida o dañada.
(2023-12-20). Una Ofrenda Por la Paz. worldbeyondwar.org 
Por Juan Pablo Lazo, World BEYOND War, December 20, 2023 | La escuela de cuidadores de vida, que se nutre e inspira de las enseñanzas originarias Koguis de la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, organiza un encuentro al que ha invitado a líderes de con un camino de Paz de toda América. Entre ellos, ha pedido a Juan Pablo Lazo coordinador de World Beyond War de la bioregión del Aconcagua para que facilite el momento participativo. | Se invita a la comunidad hispanoparlante a sumarse a cocrear en la comprensión que la acvtividad tendrá un momento de grupos pequeños donde todos tendrán oportunidad de expresar…
(2023-12-20). Mueren cuatro personas tras incendio en tren de Bangladés. telesurtv.net El subdirector adjunto de Bomberos de Bangladés, Shahjahan Sikder subrayó que los sospechosos prendieron fuego a tres vagones de un tren en la estación de Tejgaon.
(2023-12-20). Liberan a excónsul del Reino Unido secuestrado en Ecuador. telesurtv.net La ministra de Gobierno, Mónica Palencia, confirmó la liberación y expresó que "gracias al trabajo de la policía Ecuador y de sus unidades se logró el rescate".
(2023-12-20). Parlamento francés adopta severa ley migratoria. telesurtv.net El texto incluye una distinción entre extranjeros que no sean ciudadanos de la Unión Europea en función de si están o no "en situación de empleo".
(2023-12-20). Condenan a expresidente surinamés Desiré Bouterse por masacre. telesurtv.net Exlíder del ejército, Desi Bouterse siempre ha negado su participación y dijo que el proceso tenía motivaciones políticas.
(2023-12-20). Exvicepresidente ecuatoriano Jorge Glas pedirá asilo a México. telesurtv.net La defensa de Glas señaló que el asilo se pedirá de conformidad con la Convención de Asilo Diplomático de Caracas.
(2023-12-20). Restrictivo pacto migratorio de la UE crea controversia. telesurtv.net El presidente del Gobierno español, Pedro Sánchez, dijo que este pacto "va a permitir conducir de forma más humana y coordinada flujos migratorios".
(2023-12-20). Asciende a 131 cifra de muertos por terremoto en el norte de China. telesurtv.net Los equipos de mitigación de desastres trabajan en atender a los heridos y reubicar a las personas que perdieron sus casas.
(2023-12-20). øQué consecuencias dejó la invasión de EE.UU. a Panamá en 1989. telesurtv.net Las consecuencias de la invasión estadounidense a Panamá se han intentado contabilizar, pero la dimensión de los hechos hacen que esta tarea sea difícil.
(2023-12-20). Diez fallecidos y miles de desplazados en India por lluvias. telesurtv.net El ministro jefe de Tamil Nadu, Shiv Das Meena, informó que además de los diez fallecidos, cerca de 12.600 personas tuvieron que huir a sitios seguros.
(2023-12-20). Nuevo emir de Kuwait acepta dimisión de Gobierno. telesurtv.net El emir llamó que los miembros del gabinete continúen atendiendo las cuestiones más urgentes hasta el nuevo Gobierno.
(2023-12-20). Rebeldes hutíes en Yemen advierten que seguirán ataques en mar Rojo. telesurtv.net El mar Rojo es una de las rutas marítimas más utilizadas en el mundo para el transporte de petróleo y combustible.
(2023-12-20). Cancilleres de Irán y Siria conversan sobre situación en Palestina. telesurtv.net Resaltaron el rechazo a los ataques contra el personal médico, escuelas y civiles lo que es una violación a las normas del derecho humanitario.
(2023-12-20). Buenos Aires no impondrá plan antipiquetes del Gobierno federal. telesurtv.net El plan federal impulsado por la actual ministra de Seguridad, Patricia Bullrich, comprende un nuevo protocolo para amedrantar los cortes de la vía pública ya que este contempla sanciones severas.
(2023-12-20). Rusia derriba un helicóptero y ocasiona grandes bajas a Kiev. telesurtv.net El Ministro de Defensa Serguéi Shoigú señaló que "Ucrania ha llevado a cabo nueve oleadas de movilización" y actualmente "la décima (oleada) está en curso".
(2023-12-20). Colocan 25 provincias en alerta por lluvias en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net El COE confirmó que las lluvias se prolongarán entre 24 y 36 horas más, y serán fuertes en la capital del país durante la noche.
(2023-12-20). Disminuye erupción de volcán en Islandia. telesurtv.net La OMI señaló que las imágenes captadas indican que solamente "hay dos cráteres en erupción".
(2023-12-20). Comercio entre Rusia e India supera 54 millones de dólares en 10 meses. telesurtv.net El embajador ruso, Denís Alípov, puntualizó que en 2023 aumentó el número de misiones empresariales y eventos de industrias entre ambos países.
(2023-12-20). Incendio afecta 500 hectáreas en Curacaví y Padre Hurtado, Chile. telesurtv.net Conaf indica que se ha dispersado humo desde el incendio hacia el casco urbano de la Región Metropolitana.
(2023-12-20). Presidente francés niega que ley de migración sea de ultraderecha. telesurtv.net Para Macron, la ley es "una derrota" para la ultraderecha francesa.
(2023-12-20). Movimientos sociales rechazaron la reforma tributaria en Ecuador. telesurtv.net La reforma plantea una amnistía tributaria o perdón de intereses para los contribuyentes morosos, a cambio de que paguen el capital de sus obligaciones.
(2023-12-20). OMS clasifica cepa JN.1 como variante de interés de la Covid-19. telesurtv.net La OMS manifestó que en estos momentos es bajo el riesgo que representa JN.1 para la salud pública mundial.
(2023-12-20). Rusia y China revisan relaciones comerciales. telesurtv.net El ministro ruso manifestó durante el encuentro de primer nivel que ambas naciones en el 2023 superaron difíciles retos.
(2023-12-20). Nicaragua y China elevan relaciones a asociación estratégica. telesurtv.net Xi Jinping reconoció que bajo la presidencia de Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua ha conquistado éxitos en defender la independencia, desarrollar la economía y mejorar el bienestar del pueblo.
(2023-12-20). Ejército de ocupación israelí profundiza su escalada en Gaza. telesurtv.net Violentos bombardeos israelíes se registraron en las inmediaciones del hospital kuwaití, en Rafah, en el sur de la Franja de Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Gobierno venezolano anuncia liberación de diplomático Alex Saab. telesurtv.net Ya se encuentra en Venezuela. Su extradición a EE.UU. fue denunciada como un secuestro, con la complicidad de las entonces autoridades de Cabo Verde.
(2023-12-20). Presidente venezolano recibe al diplomático Alex Saab tras su liberación. telesurtv.net El Gobierno venezolano confirmó la liberación del diplomático Alex Saab mediante un comunicado.
(2023-12-20). Condenan a prisión a exsenador haitiano por magnicidio de MoàØse. telesurtv.net Después de su extradición desde Jamaica en mayo de 2022, Joel John se declaró culpable de tres cargos en el proceso inicial por el magnicidio de Moïse.
(2023-12-20). Ejército israelí atacó con artillería posiciones del sur del Líbano. telesurtv.net La frontera israelí-libanesa vive su mayor pico de tensión desde el asedio sionista contra el sur de Líbano en 2006.
(2023-12-20). Rusia acusa a fuerzas externas de avivar conflicto en Gaza. telesurtv.net "Nuestros intentos de aprobar una resolución en el Consejo de Seguridad fueron rechazados por EE.UU.", señaló Lavrov.
(2023-12-20). La Corte Suprema de Colorado retira a Trump de la boleta electoral. peoplesworld.org 
DENVER—Aunque los siete jueces estuvieron de acuerdo sobre los hechos de la insurrección del Capitolio de Estados Unidos en 2021, por una votación de 4 a 3, la Corte Suprema de Colorado expulsó a Donald Trump de la boleta primaria presidencial de 2024 del estado el martes. En un caso presentado por votantes republicanos de …
(2023-12-20). Aumenta a 127 la cifra de muertos por sismo en Gansu, China. telesurtv.net El sismo ocurrió a las 23H59 (hora local) del lunes a una profundidad focal de 10 kilómetros.
(2023-12-20). Continúan acciones de búsqueda y rescate tras terremoto en China. telesurtv.net Las acciones de búsqueda y rescate afrontan una ola de frío con temperaturas de hasta 14 grados bajo cero.
(2023-12-20). Mueren al menos 50 palestinos por ataques del Ejército israelí en Al-Rimal, Gaza. telesurtv.net Los rescatistas hallaron unos 12 heridos entre los escombros de las torres, y se mantiene la búsqueda de 50 desaparecidos.
(2023-12-20). US Races to Provoke Conflict Over Taiwan Before China's Irreversible Military and Economic Rise. thealtworld.com — The US is provoking China over the island province of Taiwan by placing troops on the island, arming the administration in Taipei, and increasingly encouraging separatism; | — The US officially recognizes China's sovereignty over Taiwan through its "One China" policy, yet unofficially undermines its at every juncture; | — Upcoming elections in Taiwan are subject to US political interference, which is extensive and undermines claims of Taiwan's "political independence;" | — Taiwan's economy depends heavily on the rest of China for continued prosperity and future opportunities the US is incapa…
(2023-12-20). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net A más de 70 días de los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza y Cisjordania, las autoridades palestinas han registrado más de 19.000 personas asesinadas…
(2023-12-20). Asedio israelí contra Gaza y Cisjordania deja 19.902 palestinos asesinados. telesurtv.net Desde el 7 de octubre pasado el ente sionista mató a 19.600 habitantes de la Franja de Gaza y quitó la vida a 302 civiles en Cisjordania ocupada.
(2023-12-20). Líder de Hamás viajará a Egipto para solicitar el alto al fuego. telesurtv.net El líder político buscará pactar el alto al fuego en la Franja de Gaza y lograr el intercambio e prisioneros con Israel.
(2023-12-20). Parlamento cubano se solidariza con Palestina ante escalada. telesurtv.net En ese sentido, plantean la condena al "asesinato de miles de palestinos en la Franja de Gaza, de los cuales más del 70 por ciento son niños y mujeres".
(2023-12-20). Asedio israelí contra Gaza y Cisjordania deja casi 20.000 asesinados. telesurtv.net Desde el 7 de octubre pasado el ente sionista mató a 19.667 habitantes de la Franja de Gaza y quitó la vida a 302 civiles en Cisjordania ocupada.
(2023-12-20). Resistencia palestina exige a Israel fin de agresión a Gaza. telesurtv.net Representantes de Hamás y la Yihad Islámica viajan a Egipto con tres condiciones: el fin de la agresión sionista, la retirada de la ocupación israelí de Gaza y la reconstrucción.
(2023-12-20). Celebran liberación del diplomático venezolano Alex Saab. telesurtv.net El Gobierno venezolano destacó la victoria de la verdad y la dignidad del país suramericano, a propósito de la liberación del diplomático Alex Saab.
(2023-12-20). Comprendiendo el loco atractivo de Javier Milei. youtube.com 
El renombrado sociólogo y crítico antiimperialista argentino Atilio Boron se une a Oscar León de The Grayzone para discutir la victoria del ex entrenador de sexo tántrico y fundamentalista económico libertario emocionalmente desquiciado Javier Milei como presidente del país. Boron explica por qué los desesperados sectores populares de Argentina cayeron en la trampa de Milei …
(2023-12-20). Abaten a nueve narcotraficantes en operativo antidrogas en Paraguay. telesurtv.net El asalto forma parte del Operativo Ignis promovido por agencias antidrogas y de seguridad brasileñas y paraguayas en el departamento de Canindeyú.
(2023-12-20). Pdvsa y Refinería di Kà≤rsou reactivan relaciones comerciales. telesurtv.net Firman convenio para restablecer las operaciones comerciales y financieras entre ambas empresas petroleras estatales.
(2023-12-20). Realizan marcha contra medidas de ajuste económico en Argentina. telesurtv.net En la marcha estuvieron presentes al menos 100 organizaciones sociales, políticas, sindicales, estudiantiles y de derechos humanos (DD.HH.).
(2023-12-20). Vuelven a posponer votación en ONU sobre alto al fuego en Gaza. telesurtv.net Quedó pospuesta por tercera jornada consecutiva la votación de la resolución propuesta por Emiratos Árabes Unidos.
(2023-12-20). Fuerzas paramilitares sudanesas avanzan hacia la capital. telesurtv.net Las RSF afirmaron haber tomado el control, entre otras cosas, de "la primera división de infantería del ejército en Wad Madani".
(2023-12-20). México impugnará ley antinmigrante de Texas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net "Vamos a estar siempre en contra de estas medidas. Vamos a estar defendiendo a los migrantes", afirmó López Obrador.
(2023-12-20). Fuerte sismo de magnitud 6 remeció Arequipa, Perú. telesurtv.net Este es el segundo terremoto sentido en el país este miércoles, luego del temblor de magnitud 4.5 sentido esta madrugada en la región Apurímac…
(2023-12-20). Inician con retraso elecciones presidenciales en Congo-Kinshasa. telesurtv.net El horario de atención previsto para la oficina era de 6H00 local (UTC) a 17H00 local. Pero dados los retrasos en la puesta en marcha, la votación probablemente se cerrará mucho más tarde.
(2023-12-20). Gobierno argentino impulsa campaña para desalentar protestas. telesurtv.net La jornada de movilización en Argentina en conmemoración de las manifestaciones del 20 de diciembre de 2001 comenzó con requisas policiales de autobuses urbanos.
(2023-12-20). Mantienen prisión preventiva a militares por caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net En medio de la audiencia de revisión de medida cautelar, la defensa de los militares solicitó no decretar la prisión preventiva sino someterla a examen.
(2023-12-20). Marcharán en Argentina contra plan de ajustes del presidente Milei. telesurtv.net Esta será la primera gran movilización contra el plan económico de Javier Milei, la cual coincide con el aniversario del estallido social de diciembre de 2001.
(2023-12-20). Tribunal de Colorado descalifica a Trump para presidenciales de 2024. telesurtv.net La decisión judicial contra el expresidente Donad Trump quedó en suspenso hasta el 4 de enero, para permitir posibles apelaciones.
(2023-12-20). Médicos británicos inician huelga por mejoras salariales. telesurtv.net A las 07H00 (hora local) los jóvenes galenos, miembros de la Asociación Médica Británica, iniciaron el paro de 72 horas.
(2023-12-20). Reactivan estado de Guerrero, México, tras paso de huracán Otis. telesurtv.net Se han recolectado 700.420 toneladas de basura, informaron las autoridades mexicanas.
(2023-12-20). Envían mensajes de solidaridad a China tras sismo. telesurtv.net "Rusia comparte el dolor de quienes perdieron a sus seres queridos como resultado de este desastre", refirió Vladímir Putin.