(2023-12-25). Pope Francis blasts the weapons industry as he makes a Christmas appeal for peace in the world. devdiscourse.com Pope Francis on Monday blasted the weapons industry and its "instruments of death" that fuel wars as he made a Christmas Day appeal for peace in the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians.
(2023-12-25). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 79: Bethlehem Cancels Christmas Celebrations as Israel Continues to Bomb Gaza. transcend.org 24 Dec 2023 – Palestinian pastor Munther Issac says, "If Jesus was born today, he'd be born under the rubble of Gaza" as Israeli forces flattens entire neighborhoods to create buffer zones in north, east, and south of the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-25). Israeli general killed Israelis on 7 October then lied about it. electronicintifada.net Barak Hiram's fabrications about Israeli children being tied up and shot helped lay ground for genocide in Gaza.
(2023-12-25). Israel Killed Thousands of Children in Gaza—How Can So Many Israelis Remain Indifferent? transcend.org Fall 2023 – The Gaza Strip is gradually being erased, along with its families, its people, its children, their smiles and laughter. What enables the majority of Jewish Israelis to support this systematic and mass erasure?>
(2023-12-25). 2023 to go down as 'one of the most difficult' years for children worldwide: UNICEF. muslimmirror.com GENEVA : As dozens of conflicts have ruthlessly robbed tens of thousands of children of their future, 2023 will be remembered as "one of the most difficult" years to be a child in, according to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Another factor that made the year "one of the most difficult" was insufficient funds …
truthout.org (2023-12-25). Christmas Wishes for "Peace on Earth" Are Empty Without Ceasefire in Gaza
The message of Christmas has traditionally involved prayers for goodwill toward all and "peace on Earth," but through their opposition to ceasefire in Gaza, most Western Christians are affirming the opposite values: that violence, weapons and destruction are the only response to real and perceived enemies.
(2023-12-25). 2023 to go down as 'one of the most difficult' years for children worldwide: UNICEF. muslimmirror.com GENEVA : As dozens of conflicts have ruthlessly robbed tens of thousands of children of their future, 2023 will be remembered as "one of the most difficult" years to be a child in, according to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Another factor that made the year "one of the most difficult" was insufficient funds …
(2023-12-25). Biden divides US voters with Gaza policy. electronicintifada.net US president notes Israel's "indiscriminate bombing," but poll indicates sending arms alienates younger voters.
(2023-12-25). 78 Palestine Solidarity Activists Face Charges For Civil Disobedience. popularresistance.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 APEC Summit. Several activists blocked the bridge with cars, and, highlighting their commitment, proceeded to throw their keys into the San Francisco Bay. | Protesters are facing charges ranging from unlawful public assembly, false imprisonment, refusing to comply with a…
(2023-12-25). Deadliest days for Israel: 35 Israeli military vehicles destroyed, nearly 50 soldiers killed in 4 days. muslimmirror.com Palestine : It seems bad news for Israel are in stock now as it is facing the most deadliest days in Gaza since the war started on 7th October. Now thr situation is that Hamas is giving the toughest resistance which Israel never expected or calculated. The military wing of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas …
(2023-12-25). Deadliest days for Israel: 35 Israeli military vehicles destroyed, nearly 50 soldiers killed in 4 days. muslimmirror.com Palestine : It seems bad news for Israel are in stock now as it is facing the deadliest days in Gaza since the war started on 7th October. Now the situation is that Hamas is giving the toughest resistance which Israel never expected or calculated. The military wing of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says …
(2023-12-25). Deadliest days for Israel: 35 Israeli military vehicles destroyed, nearly 50 soldiers killed in 4 days. muslimmirror.com Palestine : It seems bad news for Israel are in stock now as it is facing the deadliest days in Gaza since the war started on 7th October. Now the situation is that Hamas is giving the toughest resistance which Israel never expected or calculated. The military wing of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says …
(2023-12-25). Deadliest days for Israel: 35 Israeli military vehicles destroyed, nearly 50 soldiers killed in 4 days. muslimmirror.com Palestine : It seems bad news for Israel are in stock now as it is facing the most deadliest days in Gaza since the was started on 7th October. Hamas is giving the toughest resistance which Israel never expected or calculated. The military wing of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says its fighters have destroyed …
(2023-12-25). "Big Money" Behind the Genocide: Israeli Settlers Plan 'Dream Beach Houses' in Gaza. transcend.org 21 Dec 2023 – The advertisement reads: "We are working to prepare the ground for the return to Gush Katif. Our employees are working on the rehabilitation of the region, cleaning up waste, and deporting the occupiers (Palestinians). We hope that in the near future, the kidnapped and our soldiers will somehow return to their homes, and we can start construction in the entire Gush Katif area in the Gaza Strip."
(2023-12-25). Iraqi Resistance Drone Strikes 'Israeli' Port Of Eilat. popularresistance.org The Islamic Resistance of Iraq announced that it had attacked the port city of Eilat in southern "Israel," and that the attack was in response to the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people carried out by the Israeli regime. | On Friday, December 22, the Iraqi Resistance announced through a statement, "In line with our approach to resisting the occupation, in support of our people in Gaza, and in response to the massacres committed by the usurping entity against Palestinian civilians, including children, women and the elderly, the Mujahideen of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq has hit a target in Umm al-Rashrash…
(2023-12-25). At This Point We Have To Always Assume Israel Is Lying Until Proven Otherwise. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2023-12-25). Gaza facing a Christmas genocide. electronicintifada.net
(2023-12-25). Strength and Resilience in the Face of Genocide. podcasters.spotify.com This is me sharing some thoughts in my car that I have been having for a while – after driving back from a family party that sparked it in me…
(2023-12-25). War on Gaza: Bethlehem pastor's Christmas sermon condemns those 'complicit in Gaza genocide'. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Bethlehem pastor's Christmas sermon condemns those 'complicit in Gaza genocide' | Reverend Munther Isaac says Christian Palestinians are resilient and would not accept 'delayed remorse' from complicit people
| Mon, 12/25/2023 – 12: 32 | An installation at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem depicts an infant Jesus lying amidst the rubble on Christmas Eve, 2023 (Reuters) | In a…
(2023-12-25). Declaration of Conscience and Concern of Global Intellectuals on Gaza Genocide. transcend.org 20 Dec 2023 – This Declaration calls not only for the denunciation of Israel's genocidal assault but also for taking effective action to permanently prevent its repetition. The urgency of the moment obliges global intellectuals to stand against the ongoing horrific ordeal of the Palestinian people and, most of all, to implore action by those who have the power, and hence the responsibility, to do so.
en.mehrnews.com (2023-12-25). Yemeni parliament says US responsible for Gaza genocideThe Yemeni parliament has condemned the US support for the Israeli regime in its war on Gaza, holding Washington responsible for the war and genocide in the Palestinian territory.
(2023-12-25). Hamas 'Mass Rape' Claim Lacks Evidence—but It's Being Used to Justify Genocide. transcend.org 18 Dec 2023 – The Western Media's Refusal to Investigate What Happened on October 7 – Journalists are suppressing evidence from the Israeli military on its killings of many citizens, including the charred remains cited as proof of barbarism by Hamas.
(2023-12-25). HOW RUSSIA BROKE UKRAINE FT. BRIAN BERLETIC | US-NATO RED SEA COALITION FALLS APART | XMAS EVE LIVE! thealtworld.com Stream starts In this special Christmas eve LIVE, we will get into the pressing geopolitical developments in Ukraine, West Asia (Gaza, Red Sea), plus much more! | Brian Berletic video cited:
(2023-12-25). Christmas Wishes for "Peace on Earth" Are Empty Without Ceasefire in Gaza. truthout.org The message of Christmas has traditionally involved prayers for goodwill toward all and "peace on Earth," but through their opposition to ceasefire in Gaza, most Western Christians are affirming the opposite values: that violence, weapons and destruction are the only response to real and perceived enemies. The U.S. Christian Palestinian communities that I am a part of are truly puzzled at the… |
(2023-12-25). Israel Kills at Least 100 Palestinians in Christmas Eve Attacks. truthout.org This figure was confirmed by Gaza's Ministry of Health on December 24. Due to breakdowns in communication networks within the Gaza Strip, the Ministry of Health in Gaza has been unable to regularly and accurately update its tolls since mid-November. Some rights groups put the death toll number closer to 28,000 when accounting for those presumed dead. At least 100 Palestinians were killed in… |
(2023-12-25). War on Gaza: Egypt proposes detailed ceasefire plan as Israel vows to expand Gaza campaign. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Egypt proposes detailed ceasefire plan as Israel vows to expand Gaza campaign | Israel's military assault on Gaza is displacing Palestinians several times over as the death toll continues to climb over 20,000 | Mon, 12/25/2023 – 18: 06 | A Red Crescent humanitarian society representative walks by Egypt's eastern border with the Gaza Strip in Rafah on 11 December 2023 (Giuseppe C…
(2023-12-25). War on Gaza: Israel forcibly displaces Palestinians to 'camps inside refugee camps'. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Israel forcibly displaces Palestinians to 'camps inside refugee camps' | Going from displacement into homelessness, Palestinians fear Israel's plan will eventually push them into Egypt | Mon, 12/25/2023 – 15: 11 | Residents of the Bureij refugee camp arrive in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip following an Israeli ejection order, on 22 December 2023 (AFP) | In empty land n…
(2023-12-25). War on Gaza: Hamas leader Sinwar says its fighters are 'smashing' Israeli army, will not surrender. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Hamas leader Sinwar says its fighters are 'smashing' Israeli army, will not surrender | In a letter to the group's leadership abroad, Sinwar claims nearly 1,600 Israeli soldiers have been killed | Mon, 12/25/2023 – 10: 57 | Yahia al-Sinwar shakes hands with a member of the Qassam Brigades during a rally in Gaza City on 14 December 2022 (AFP/Mohammed Abed) | Hamas fighters are inflicting hea…
(2023-12-25). War on Gaza: Netanyahu laments Israel's 'heavy price' as death toll mounts. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-12-25). War on Gaza: Maersk will resume Red Sea shipping after US-led coalition deploys. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Maersk will resume Red Sea shipping after US-led coalition deploys | Houthi Red Sea attacks have stirred fears about rising transportation costs, but sparked a rally in container ship companies' stocks | Mon, 12/25/2023 – 18: 03 | The container ship "Maersk Bratan" is discharged at the terminals of HHLA (Hamburg Port Logistics Inc) in Hamburg on 22 June 2022 (Axel Heimken/AFP) | The world's…
(2023-12-25). War on Gaza: At least 70 Palestinians killed in Israeli attack on Gaza refugee camp. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: At least 70 Palestinians killed in Israeli attack on Gaza refugee camp | The Maghazi camp in central Gaza, which Palestinian officials say was 'completely residential', was targeted overnight on Sunday | Mon, 12/25/2023 – 11: 31 | An aerial view shows Palestinians mourning their relatives on 25 December 2023 after an Israeli strike targeted the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza (AFP) | A…
tehrantimes.com (2023-12-25). U.S., allies big impediments to halting Israeli atrocities in Gaza: FMSpeaking at the Tehran International Conference on Palestine on Saturday, Iraian President Ebrahim Raisi asserted that the U.S. and the Zionist regime should be brought to trial for their role in the Gaza genocide.
themalaysianreserve.com (2023-12-25). Fool around and find outBY THIS time, you and I, and several billions of other people, can agree that Israelis Zionists are pathologically inclined.
en.abna24.com (2023-12-25). Pro-Palestinian demonstrations held in Italy
Fabio Marcelli, an Italian university professor, and lawyer, told the Iran Press: "In the past two months, more than 20,000 people have been massacred in the Gaza Strip, and the killing of Palestinians and the hunger and thirst of the people of Gaza continue, and we are protesting the genocide of the Palestinian people by the regime."
(2023-12-25). Egypt 'proposes' new deal between Hamas, Israel. muslimmirror.com JERUSALEM : Israeli officials said Sunday that Egypt has proposed to both Tel Aviv and Hamas to move forward with a new agreement, involving the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. "The Egyptian proposal is expected to be discussed on Monday during the meeting of the war cabinet," Israeli news website Walla quoted an …
(2023-12-25). Hezbollah launches missiles towards Israeli settlements. plenglish.com Beirut, Dec 25 (Prensa Latina) The Lebanese Resistance (Hezbollah) on Monday launched a volley of missiles over some Israeli settlements in response to the Zionist aggression to southern localities and also in support of Gaza and Palestinian fighters.
(2023-12-25). Israel expects to spend 14B dollars to continue the war in Gaza. plenglish.com In a meeting with lawmakers, Israel ¥s Finance Ministry reported that continuing with the war in Gaza will likely cost extra 50 billion sekels (about USD$14 billion) over the next year, although they expect to end the war by February at the latest. | Calculations are based on the assumption that the armed conflict will continue for at least two months in 2024, which will add 30 billion sekels for security and another 20 billion sekels for civilian and other expenses, as explained by the Finance Ministry's Deputy Budget Commissioner Itai Temkin. | The increase in the announced outlays could lead in 2024 to a b…
(2023-12-25). 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
(2023-12-25). How Hamas Became the Violent Face of Palestinian Resistance. jacobin.com Hamas has been all over the news since its brutal October 7 attack, but there's much less understanding of how the group emerged.
(2023-12-25). Israeli deaths mount in Gaza as Tel Aviv plans ground withdrawal. new.thecradle.co
(2023-12-25). Israel's Gaza War, West Bank Raids Stole Bethlehem's Christmas. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-25). At a megachurch Christmas Eve service outside Atlanta, a call for a ceasefire. mondoweiss.net 
On Christmas Eve, congregants gathered at the New Birth Missionary Baptist church for a service unlike any other: the church choir wore keffiyehs, Palestinians shared stories of the Nakba, and the pastor's call was clear: a ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-25). Urgent Call for Global Solidarity Response. workersinpalestine.org In the face of unprecedented challenges, we, the Palestinian health sector unions, stand as a unified voice representing the dedicated health workers across Gaza and the West Bank.
(2023-12-25). Netherlands stands for 8,000 massacred Palestinian babies in touching gesture. ummid.com In a touching display of solidarity, the Olive Tree Planting Foundation under the patronage of Esther van der Most Thursday December 20, 2023 mobilised at the iconic Binnenrotte Square in Rotterdam over 8,000 pairs of shoes each symbolizing a Palestinian child killed by the Israeli Occupation Forces in Gaza.
(2023-12-25). Angelina Jolie exposes 'ugly reality' of global affairs, days after condemning killings in Gaza. ummid.com About two months after condemning the massacre of Palestinians in Gaza without mincing words, Hollywood actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie exposed the 'ugly reality' of global affairs, also saying all talks of human rights are farce and the world is actually ruled by business interests.
(2023-12-25). Ask AI 'What would Jesus do in Gaza?' The Answer is… ummid.com If Jesus Christ were physically present in Gaza right now, walking among the suffering people trapped in this tiny, impoverished strip of land, what would he say and do? Read More…
(2023-12-25). US again stops UNSC from taking Gaza ceasefire resolution. ummid.com Continuing its support for the Israeli massacre of Palestinians, the United States once again stopped the UN Security Council from taking a resolution demanding ceasefire and end of the inhuman Zionist offensive in Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-25). Egypt 'proposes' new deal between Hamas, Israel. muslimmirror.com JERUSALEM : Israeli officials said Sunday that Egypt has proposed to both Tel Aviv and Hamas to move forward with a new agreement, involving the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. "The Egyptian proposal is expected to be discussed on Monday during the meeting of the war cabinet," Israeli news website Walla quoted an …
(2023-12-25). Can the US-led Maritime Force Stop Yemen's Houthi Attacks During Gaza War? transcend.org 19 Dec 2023 – The Houthis say they won't stop attacking ships unless Israel stops its attacks on Gaza. So far, the shipping industry doesn't appear convinced the task force can halt them.
(2023-12-25). In Unprecedented Slaughter of Gaza Civilians, US Claims Israel Is the "Victim" transcend.org 22 Dec 2022 – As the death toll in Gaza tops 20,000, Israeli-US lies about Al-Shifa hospital are newly exposed.
(2023-12-25). Israel's Latest Weapon Against Palestine Is Egypt's Debt. transcend.org 18 Dec 2023 – Will Egypt agree to take in the Palestinian population expelled from Gaza in exchange for the cancellation of its external debt?>
(2023-12-25). Jesus, Gaza, and the Murder of Useless People. transcend.org 20 Dec 2023 – Jesus was a Palestinian Jew born in Bethlehem who grew up in Nazareth and was executed as a criminal in Jerusalem by Jews. What we celebrate at Christmas is the opposite of what he stood for. Once there was a mother, father and child on the run to safety in Egypt; today, there are millions of Palestinian refugees on the run to nowhere but a dead-end.
(2023-12-25). UN Security Council Adopts Resolution on Gaza Crisis. transcend.org 22 Dec 2023 – The UNSC has adopted a resolution on the ongoing crisis in Gaza, with 13 votes in favour, and the US and Russia abstaining. Among other points, it demands immediate, safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance at scale directly to the Palestinian civilian population throughout the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-25). Yemen's Houthis in Defense of Gaza. transcend.org 21 Dec 2023 – Zionazis massacre children, women, babies, elderly journalists and doctors without showing the slightest sign of humanity. 70 days have passed since the massacre started on 7 Oct and at least 25 thousand Palestinians were killed by the Israeli army, at least 22 thousand of them civilians, and most of the civilians children and babies.
(2023-12-25). Jesus of Palestine. Jesus of the Gaza Strip. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-25). Jesus of Palestine. Jesus of the Gaza Strip. scheerpost.com The Nativity scene shows baby Jesus wrapped in a keffiyeh and placed in a pile of rubble to show solidarity with the people of Gaza on December 18, 2023 in the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem, West Bank. Last month, Christian Palestinian leaders here called off public Christmas celebrations, citing the effects of the …
(2023-12-25). A Tribute to Blacklisted Lyricist Yip Harburg: The Man Who Put the Rainbow in The Wizard of Oz. democracynow.org 
His name might not be familiar to many, but his songs are sung by millions around the world. Today, we take a journey through the life and work of Yip Harburg, the Broadway lyricist who wrote such hits as "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" and who put the music into The Wizard of Oz. Born into poverty on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Harburg always included a strong social and political component to his work, fighting racism and poverty. A lifelong socialist, Harburg was blacklisted and hounded throughout much of his life. We speak with Harburg's son, Ernie Harburg, about the music and politics of his father. T…
(2023-12-25). Democracy Now! 2023-12-25 Monday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! 2023-12-25 Monday: A Tribute to Blacklisted Lyricist Yip Harburg: The Man Who Put the Rainbow in The Wizard of Oz
(2023-12-25). Democracy Now! 2023-12-25 Monday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! 2023-12-25 Monday: A Tribute to Blacklisted Lyricist Yip Harburg: The Man Who Put the Rainbow in The Wizard of Oz
(2023-12-25). Christmas: Then and Now. scheerpost.com 
A church in Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestine (left) by Nadim Jessa on Feb 27, 2009. The separation wall near Bethlehem by seetheholyland.com on August 4, 2007. Photos from Flickr, collaged by ScheerPost staff writer. | By Mitri Raheb / I was born across the street from where Jesus was born on a street called, the Milk Grotto Street, in Bethlehem. My family has deep roots in the little town. We have been Christians for the last fifteen centuries, if…
(2023-12-25). Israelis against war and occupation. pressenza.com The birth of a poor child in a shelter in the occupied land of Palestine, more than two thousand years ago, is being celebrated these days, amidst multiple contradictions. These are days of good wishes for peace, a peace that we have left in the bloody hands of the warlords. Palestine is in the news again, scores of children are being born on the floors of destroyed hospitals, dying in the rubble of their homes, or maimed by shrapnel from the bombs of people who believe they are God's chosen ones. Only a sick humanity could watch live this slaughter of thousands of innocent children without being outraged by the…
(2023-12-25). Mulago hospital: Museveni meets surgeons after a successful kidney transplant. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met a group of surgeons from Mulago National Referral Hospital who performed the first Kidney transplant in Uganda at the facility last week. The group was led by the Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng met Museveni at State House, Entebbe. Aceng informed Museveni …
(2023-12-25). Venezuela Now Has A WBW Chapter For Peace/ Venezuela Ya Tiene Un Capítulo Para La Paz. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Gabriel Aguirre, World BEYOND War, December 24, 2023 | As World BEYOND War continues to grow in Latin America, on December 21st a new chapter was created in Venezuela. The activity took place at the Nucleus of Endogenous Francisco de Miranda-Tócome, in the Sucre municipality of the city of Caracas. | The event to launch the chapter was part of a conference called "Venezuela Territory of Peace", in which various members of the chapter, activists, and people interested in contributing to the work of peace and against war participated in-person and virtually. | The event began around 3: 00 p.m. local time in Ca…
(2023-12-25). COP28's Unrealistic Tripling of Nuclear Power. pressenza.com UN climate conferences since 1992 have failed to follow through with results, as CO2 emissions continue higher and higher with every passing year. In fact, post climate conference impact of adopted proposals has become something of an inside joke. The most recent conference, COP28, embraced nuclear power as a godsend challenging climate change. | "Triple Nuclear Power" still echoes throughout the halls of COP28. If one stands at the podium in the convention center now empty and listens intently, echoes reverberate "triple nuclear power" spewing out of red-faced maniacs from over 20 countries that committed to tri…
(2023-12-25). David Krieger (27 Mar 1942 — 7 Dec 2023): A Life of Dedication to the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons. transcend.org Although David Krieger devoted his professional life to anti-nuclear scholarship and activism, his underlying motivations were for a world anchored in dignity for all, respect for international law, and a robust UN. Remembering my long, close, cherished friendship reinforces my sense of loss resulting from David's death. RIP…
(2023-12-25). Samsung Galaxy S24 advanced AI features, specs leaked. ummid.com Samsung is launching its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered smartphone Galaxy S24 at 'Samsung Galaxy Unpacked' event on January 18, 2024, the phone maker has officially confirmed.
(2023-12-25). Russia to Raise Gas Export to China via Eastern Route. infobrics.org Gazprom PJSC and China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC) have agreed to increase the volume of Russian gas export to China through the Power of Siberia Pipeline next year…
(2023-12-25). Agbiz Optimistic About Market Expansion to New Brics Members. infobrics.org With more countries to become members of the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Brics) grouping, the South African agricultural industry will seek to deepen trade with these countries, particularly Saudi Arabia as a $20-billion importer of agricultural produce every year…
(2023-12-25). BRICS in Global Financial System: The Need to Level the Playing Field. infobrics.org The nations of BRICS have repeatedly called for the enhancement of their role and status within the current global financial system, which was long overdue…
(2023-12-25). Ukraine cannot mobilise 500,000 soldiers while artillery shortage compounds problems. infobrics.org Ukrainian soldiers continue deserting when given the opportunity.
(2023-12-25). Europe betrayed by US and Ukraine — Minsk talks negotiator. infobrics.org Donbass' top diplomat who took part in Minsk negotiations believes Europe was deceived in US war plans.
(2023-12-25). What did Russia destroy at Starokonstantinov airbase. infobrics.org Both Russian and Ukrainian milbloggers reported that the Starokonstantinov strike is associated with solid information about the appearance of "something very important at the airbase", which prompted the VKS to use its most dangerous air-launched missile that is generally reserved for such high-priority targets.
(2023-12-25). The West Isn't Content With Vucic's Many Concessions And Wants Full Control Over Serbia. thealtworld.com
(2023-12-25). Serbian president meets with Russian ambassador after riots. plenglish.com Belgrade, Dec 25 (Prensa Latina) Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Russian Ambassador Alexander Botsan Kharchenko met on Monday at the head of State's residence, a day after opposition demonstrators tried to destabilize Belgrade.
(2023-12-25). Police in Serbia detain nearly 40 people as opposition plans more protests against election results. devdiscourse.com Serbian police said on Monday they have detained at least 38 people who took part in a protest against reported widespread irregularities during a recent general ballot that declared the governing populists as winners of the parliamentary and local councils' elections. Claiming election fraud, particularly in the capital, Belgrade, opposition group Serbia Against Violence has been staging protests since the December 17 elections while some politicians began a hunger strike.
(2023-12-25). Salvadoreans rank 13th among emigrants to the US. plenglish.com Some 61,265 people in this situation in the US come from El Salvador, according to a report by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP). | This figure between January and November represents 2.07 percent of the total of 2,956,14 million irregular migrants identified by the institution to date, which contrasts with the 689,208 migrants in similar condition, originating from Mexico. | El Salvador ranks 13th among the countries with the highest number of irregular migrant arrivals during the eleven months of the year, according to the latest update of the report "Encounters between the Border Patrol and the…
(2023-12-25). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 80: Israel kills at least 100 Palestinians in Christmas Eve attacks. mondoweiss.net 
At least 100 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on Khan Younis and Al-Maghazi refugee camp, as a new Euro-Med Monitor report documents brutal Israeli crimes against civilians sheltering in Palestinian schools, including executions.
(2023-12-25). New Poll: Black Americans More Hawkish Against Illegal Immigration, Than White. moguldom.com Recent polling data reveals an interesting trend in the attitudes of Black Americans toward immigration, challenging the assumption that the Black community overwhelmingly supports more progressive immigration policies. As President Joe Biden continues to navigate the difficulties of immigration reform, it appears that his pivot towards the center aligns more closely with the views of …
(2023-12-25). Boycotts and Protests — How Are People Around the World Defying Israel? transcend.org 15 Dec 2023 – Al Jazeera takes a look at the movements against Israel and illegal settlements in Palestine.
(2023-12-25). Charlie Chaplin's Enduring Legacy. popularresistance.org Few individuals did more to shape modern cinema than the actor, director, and producer Charlie Chaplin. One of the greatest of all comic mimes, he also pioneered cinematic techniques and storytelling. His films with his iconic role as the beleaguered Little Tramp with baggy trousers, mustache, cane, and bowler hat were not only comic masterpieces, but unflinching looks at poverty, unemployment, capitalism, exploitation, the callousness of authority, the search for meaning and dignity in a hostile world, and the yearning for love and acceptance. | He argued that drama should be derived from the close observation o…
(2023-12-25). Southern Human Rights Organizing And The Amazon Workers' Struggle. popularresistance.org Jennifer Bates is an organizer with the BAmazon Union , the effort to organize Amazon warehouse workers in Bessemer, Alabama. BAmazon Union is affiliated with the Retail, Wholesale & Department Store Union (RWDSU). I spoke to Ms. Bates at the Southern Human Rights Organizers Conference (SHROC) which was recently held in Nashville. SHROC is an opportunity for human rights organizers and defenders to come together to share strategies, learn from each other, and build relationships. It's a gathering of grassroots organizers and human rights defenders from across the U.S. and Global South.
(2023-12-25). Better jobs mean better development. independent.co.ug 
Governments must learn how to enhance productivity and employment in labour-intensive service sectors COMMENT | DANI RODRIK | Conventional economics has always had a blind spot when it comes to jobs. The problem goes back to Adam Smith, who placed consumers, rather than workers, on the throne of economic life. What matters for well-being, he …
(2023-12-24). R&D seen as key to success of private firms. ecns.cn At an equipment production line in Wucheng county of Dezhou, Shandong province, workers are busy producing specialized heat recovery ventilators for livestock farms.
(2023-12-25). Israeli strike in Syria kills top Iranian general. plenglish.com Sayyed Razi Mousavi, one of the top IRGC commanders in Syria, was killed on Monday. | He was responsible for coordinating the military alliance between Syria and Iran. | Mousavi "was killed during an attack by the Zionist regime a few hours ago in Zeinabiyah district in the suburbs of Damascus," Iran's official IRNA news agency reported, using a different name for Sayyida Zeinab south of the Syrian capital. | Iran's state television interrupted its regular news broadcast to announce that Mousavi had been killed, describing him as one of the most experienced IRGC advisers in Syria. | It said he had been "among tho…
(2023-12-25). Chris Hedges: The Cost of Bearing Witness. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-25). Julian Assange & Gonzalo Lira Are in Prison Because of Biden. theduran.com
(2023-12-25). US Media Suppressed Government's Role In Ousting Brazil's Government. popularresistance.org In a new peer-reviewed academic article in Latin American Perspectives (11/19/23), "Anticorruption and Imperialist Blind Spots: The Role of the United States in Brazil's Long Coup," Sean T. Mitchell, Rafael Ioris, Kathy Swart, Bryan Pitts and I prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that the US Department of Justice was a key actor in what we call Brazil's "long coup." This was the period from 2014, beginning with the lead up to the illegitimate 2016 impeachment of Dilma Rousseff, to the November 2019 release of then-former, now-current President Lula da Silva from political imprisonment.
(2023-12-25). What Abandoning Fossil Fuels Could Look Like In The Arab World. popularresistance.org For the second year in a row, world leaders met in the Arab world to negotiate the future of the planet. As a backdrop to the United Nations climate conference in Dubai, it's a fitting venue for a planet-wide shift that scientists say needs to happen: The region has extensive deposits of oil and gas, but also immense, untapped potential for renewable energy. | Over the past several years, European governments and corporations have made moves to capitalize off this potential, investing in sprawling mega-projects to capture the sun's energy from the region's vast deserts and export the electricity north.
(2023-12-25). Open Letter To The Columbia University Administration. popularresistance.org Our deans state that the Columbia community should acknowledge "that hearing chanted phrases such as 'by any means necessary,' 'from the river to the sea,' or calls for an 'intifada'—irrespective of intentions and provenance—is experienced by many Jewish, Israeli, and other members of our community as antisemitic and deeply hurtful." | They have thus unilaterally decided that no one should rise up [the actual meaning of "intifada"> against 56 years of illegal military occupation; that Palestine should remain unfree from the river to the sea; and that the oppressed should take permission from the oppre…
(2023-12-25). Discussing Ukraine with Nima and Israel With Stephen Gardner. sonar21.com If you're looking for something to listen to while wrapping (or unwrapping) presents, here are recent chats with Nima and Stephen Gardner. My discussion with Nima is focused primarily on Ukraine. I do my rant about Ben Hodges and his abjectly ignorant comment that Ukraine should emulate the 1944 Nazis in charting a potential path to victory. | Stephen and I spend some time talking about the war between Israel and the Palestinians. I tell him of my recent encounter with a friend — a Jewish woman — whose mother was a Holocaust survivor. While attending a holiday party she hosted, she approached me…
(2023-12-25). 2023 Saw a Growing Pro-Democracy Movement Win Voting Access Gains. truthout.org Over the past few years, states across the country have passed laws that make voting more difficult and elections more vulnerable to partisan interference, and 2023 is no exception. But it is critical to remember that there is also a flourishing pro-democracy movement that has pushed many states to make important strides in the opposite direction. Between January 1 and October 10… |
(2023-12-25). The fight against extractivism will continue in the streets and on the roads despite government threats. pressenza.com Social organisations and socio-environmental assemblies from all over the country warn that, despite the government's repressive threats, they will continue mobilising in defence of the territory and against agribusiness, mining and oil exploitation. They denounce the "Argentine fascism" of the President. | From Tierra del Fuego to Jujuy. From Catamarca to Buenos Aires. Socio-environmental assemblies from all over the country know that Javier Milei's government will try to move forward with more agribusiness, mega-mining, oil exploitation, and monoculture forestry -among other activities-. And the position is una…
(2023-12-25). China's Deep Sea No 1 gas field completes natural gas condensate tank cleaning and inspection. ecns.cn Deep Sea No 1, China's self-developed ultra-deep-water gas field, successfully completed its first-ever natural gas condensate tank cleaning and inspection operation, since commencing operations.
(2023-12-25). E-commerce gives recovery solid momentum. ecns.cn The rapid evolution of technologies and innovations has made e-commerce, which was initially a convenient tool to buy low-priced household goods, personal accessories or services like food delivery, integral to consumption in recent years, experts said.
(2023-12-25). Demand for foreign brands drives consumption upgrading. ecns.cn Chinese consumers are demanding high-quality, foreign brands in keeping with changing lifestyles, fueled by enhanced logistics efficiencies and preferential policies such as lower tariffs and an expanded list of imported goods, experts said.
(2023-12-25). E-shopping gets shot in the arm from livestreaming. ecns.cn The Christmas-to-New Year's Day week is typically preceded by peak shopping in many parts of the world; but in China, livestreaming has been making people go e-shopping all the time.
(2023-12-25). Businesses in quake-struck Jishishan county race to resume operations. ecns.cn Despite it being less than a week since Jishishan county was struck by a 6.2-magnitude earthquake, local businesses have been making efforts to get back to work and move on from the tragedy.
(2023-12-25). U.S. chip company Micron settles IP lawsuit with Chinese firm. ecns.cn The U.S. chip company Micron Technology Inc said it has settled an intellectual property theft lawsuit with Chinese company Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co.
(2023-12-25). NPPA says it approves 105 home-made online games in December. ecns.cn NPPA on Monday announced the approval of 105 domestically produced online games in December, covering a large number of game makers, showcasing the regulator's strong support for the development of the gaming sector.
(2023-12-25). Tent schools set up so students don't fall behind. ecns.cn Despite temperatures still lingering below freezing, the sound of children reading out loud has started echoing inside the temporary shelters for the affected population after the earthquake in Jishishan county in Gansu province.
(2023-12-25). Public transport made easier for foreigners in Shanghai. ecns.cn Local authorities in Shanghai have launched an English version of the city's smart mobility app, which offers foreigners in the metropolis an easier access to its vast transport network.
(2023-12-25). Dalian committed to opening-up, economic vitality. ecns.cn Dalian, Liaoning province, is committed to expanding high-level opening-up and forging new frontiers for cooperation, the city's annual economic work conference, which concluded on Saturday, emphasized.
(2023-12-25). Over 97% minors using internet in China. ecns.cn The number of juvenile internet users reached 193 million in 2022, according to the fifth edition of the national survey on internet usage among minors.
(2023-12-25). Four Chinese generative AI models pass official assessment. ecns.cn The first group of four large generative artificial intelligence (AI) models passed the official "Large Model Standard Compliance Assessment" in China during the weekend.
(2023-12-25). China's 63rd rocket launch of year puts four satellites into orbit. ecns.cn China launched a Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket on Monday morning from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the country's northwestern Gobi Desert, placing four satellites in orbit.
(2023-12-25). Postgraduate entrance exam takers drop. ecns.cn According to the statistics from MOE, the number of applicants for the NPEE was 4.38 million for the 2024 exams, an 8 percent decrease from the 2023 number.
(2023-12-25). Civic Party to disband in March 2024. ecns.cn The Civic Party, a major anti-government political group in Hong Kong, will officially disband in March 2024 as the liquidation process of the party has reached the final stage.
(2023-12-25). Gansu holds mourning events for victims of 6.2-magnitude earthquake. ecns.cn A mourning event for the victims of the 6.2-magnitude earthquake in Jishishan county, Northwest China's Gansu Province was held on Monday morning.
(2023-12-25). Fashion show presents traditional Tibetan costumes in Lhasa. ecns.cn Models present traditional Tibetan costumes during the first Lhasa Fashion Week held at the Potala Palace square in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 24, 2023.
(2023-12-25). Classes resume in quake-hit Gansu. ecns.cn A total of 152 makeshift schools with 1,136 teachers in Jishishan County resumed classes on Monday.
(2023-12-25). World's largest dual-fuel powered dredger enters water. ecns.cn China's first dual-fuel powered trailing suction dredger, Xinhaixun, enters water in Qidong, east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 24, 2023.
(2023-12-25). China sends four meteorological satellites into space. ecns.cn A Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket carrying the Tianmu-1 meteorological constellation blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Dec. 25, 2023.
(2023-12-25). Food Safari in Yunnan | Vietnamese flavors. ecns.cn Hekou County, situated at the southeastern end of Yunnan Province, shares a border and cultural exchange with Vietnam. In this vibrant county, Vietnamese delicacies like coconut rolls, Balut eggs, rice rolls, fried spring rolls, and pork rolls wrapped in piper sarmentosum leaves enjoy widespread popularity.
(2023-12-25). China launches four meteorological satellites. ecns.cn China successfully sent four meteorological satellites into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Monday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-25). Marine animals enjoy winter in Shanghai. ecns.cn At Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park, marine animals enjoyed their special season. Keepers revealed that even in winter, the temperature of the living areas of animals such as killer whales, penguins, and seals will be maintained between 0 and 15 degrees Celsius. At the same time, ice and chilled fish are constantly supplied to ensure they are happy to start the winter holiday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-25). Food Safari in Yunnan | With fire,with love. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in 1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-25). Enthusiasts from China and Russia enjoy ice fishing in N China. ecns.cn The first ice fishing event in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region was held on Sunday on the banks of the Erguna River, which forms part of the border between China and Russia.
(2023-12-25). EcoWaste Coalition Cites 10th Year of Groundbreaking Chemical Control Order Banning Toxic Lead in Paints. pressenza.com 
23 December 2023, Quezon City. The EcoWaste Coalition, a non-profit environmental health organization, lauded the Chemical Control Order (CCO) banning lead — a potent neurotoxin causing irreversible damage to children's brains — in the production of paints as the groundbreaking regulation marks its 10th anniversary today. | Issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources — Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) on December 23, 2013, the group, in a statement released 10 years ago, described the broadly supported regulation as "a splendid Christmas gift to our children." | Als…
(2023-12-25). Cuba To Implement a Macroeconomic Stabilization Plan. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero presented the macroeconomic stabilization program that will be implemented to boost the Cuban economy in 2024. | This program includes measures aimed at increasing foreign exchange income by promoting exports of goods and services and increasing the participation of foreign investment, especially in the production of food and energy. | Cuban authorities will reduce tariffs on intermediate products and increase tariffs on final products to promote the competitiveness of local industries. | Among the measures to reduce the budget deficit, it is proposed to update fue…
(2023-12-25). Prague massacre: The Sleep of Reason that Breeds Monsters. pressenza.com Again this morning Prague woke up in shock from the terrible event of violence that shook the country on the afternoon of 21 December. | By Sandro Curatolo | A 24-year-old man broke into the Faculty of Philosophy of Carolina University, which is located in the city centre, and opened fire on students and professors, killing fifteen people and seriously wounding many others. | After killing his father, the young man went to the university, where he tried to claim as many victims as possible, even shooting wildly from a window overlooking a busy downtown street. | The population finds it hard to believe that such a…
(2023-12-25). Clinging to Whiteness Offers False Safety — True Liberation Requires Upending It. truthout.org In 1962, James Baldwin wrote "A Letter to My Nephew." The letter communicates Baldwin's anger, his frustration, his commitment to radical change, and his indefatigable love for his nephew. His critique of white people, who he refers to as his "countrymen," is piercing and demanding. Indeed, at one point he writes, "To act is to be committed, and to be committed is to be in danger. In this case… |
(2023-12-25). Iowa's Republican Governor Opts Out of Summer Food Program for Kids. truthout.org Iowa's Republican-led government sparked outrage late last week by declining to participate in a federal program that would have provided low-income residents with $40 a month in additional food assistance during the coming summer. Created by the U.S. Congress late last year, the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) for Children program aims to boost nutrition benefits for families with… |
(2023-12-25). The Reality of What It Is to Have an Abortion Has to Be Brought Into Every Story. truthout.org Janine Jackson: The Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade has generated well-grounded fear and confusion: states ginning up their own specific laws and attempting to extend them to other states, politicians and pundits attempting to shift opinion through rhetoric — it's not a "ban," it's a "standard." And what about "abortion tourism"? Combined with horrific emerging stories of women being… |
(2023-12-25). Will Argentina fail in 2024? pressenza.com Between 2019 and 2020 massive social uprisings shook the political scene in Chile, Ecuador and Colombia. The drops that overflowed the glass of popular (in)patience were the increase in the cost of public transport, the price of fuel and a tax reform. | Beyond the cathartic explosion, the generalised rage was unleashed against the continuity of neoliberal policies sustained for decades in Chile and Colombia and adopted by the electoral betrayal of Lenin Moreno in Ecuador. It's not thirty pesos, but 30 years, was one of the main slogans of the Chilean "cabros", who, like their Colombian and Ecuadorian generational…
(2023-12-25). Washington Spins Tale to New York Times that Putin is Looking For An Escape Hatch. sonar21.com 
Let me make it clear up front — I believe the New York Times is reporting accurately what its sources told the three reporters in today's stunning article, This paragraph from the piece is a big red f…
(2023-12-25). The Unipolar World Has Ended and the Multipolar World Has Commenced. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-25). Banks respond to rising mass affluence in Africa. independent.co.ug 
Demand for goods and services expected to surge as continent's middle class spend hits US$2.5 trillion by 2030 COMMENT | MARGARET SOI | The purchasing power of Africa's middle class is expected to grow significantly in the coming years: the continent's middle class is expected to spend US$2.1 trillion by 2025 and US$2.5 trillion by …
(2023-12-25). Clerics decry declining morals among Ugandans. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Religious leaders across the country have called upon their followers to use this year's Christmas to refrain from all behaviors that are antichrist. In their Christmas messages, the leaders said that Uganda is a religious country but many of the acts happening don't reflect that fact. The Catholic Archbishop of …
(2023-12-25). DR Congo awaits preliminary election results amid tensions. independent.co.ug 
Vote counting continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after episodes of irregularity reported in the general elections held on Dec. 20. KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | Vote counting continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after episodes of irregularity reported in the general elections held on Dec. 20. As the …
(2023-12-25). General Assembly approves UN regular budget for 2024. independent.co.ug 
UNITED NATIONS, UK | Xinhua | The General Assembly has approved an annual regular budget for the United Nations of about 3.59 billion U.S. dollars, UN News reported on Sunday. The 2024 budget is higher than that of 2023, which stood at nearly 3.4 billion dollars. The regular budget covers UN activities across a range …
(2023-12-25). Hoima: Two herdsmen arrested over murder. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hoima police are holding two herdsmen accused of murder. The suspects whose particulars have been concealed for fear of jeopardizing police investigations allegedly together with others still at large connived and killed Pithuwa, a fisherman attached to Kabarangwa landing site, in Kibiro parish, Kiganja Sub County in Hoima district. The …
(2023-12-25). Press Release: Uganda raises tin purity standards for export. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a landmark move aimed at enhancing value addition to Ugandan minerals before export, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, has signed a new statutory instrument that sets higher purity levels for tin exports. The instrument was signed at the Ministry headquarters at Amber House, …
(2023-12-25). Top 10 African countries on the UNESCO World Heritage sites list. independent.co.ug 
Africa is blessed with an abundance of cultural and natural sites, with many recognised by UNESCO. These sites often represent major tourism opportunities. Here, bird story agency lists the top ten African countries with the highest number of protected World Heritage Sites. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and …
(2023-12-25). World Malaria Report 2023: A call for concerted action to address growing threats. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | DR MARTIN LUKINDU | The World Health Organization's World Malaria Report 2023, released this month, paints a concerning picture of the global state of malaria in 2022. Despite continued efforts, malaria remains a significant public health challenge, with both malaria incidence and mortality higher now than they were before the start of the …
(2023-12-25). In Prison, Christmas Can Help You Feel Human. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-25). The Necessity of Joy in Times of Sorrow. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-25). The Year of the Youth. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-25). How did Turkey lose 12 soldiers to PKK in Iraq? middleeasteye.net 
How did Turkey lose 12 soldiers to PKK in Iraq? | Ankara seeks to maintain military outposts in Iraq to curb PKK infiltration, even when winter conditions can benefit the Kurdish militant group | Mon, 12/25/2023 – 14: 27 | A Turkish military funeral for the fallen soldiers after the deadly PKK attacks in Iraq on 24 December 2023 in the city of Sirnak, Turkey (Turkish Defense Ministry) | Twin at…
(2023-12-25). Jain community in Canada protests over security threats and encroachments at sacred pilgrimage site in India. muslimmirror.com The Vishwa Jain Sangathan Canada (VJS Canada) has voiced concerns over security threats and encroachments faced by devotees at the revered pilgrimage site of Shri Girnarji in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. The hill holds profound religious significance for the Jain community as the place where the 22nd Tirthankar Neminath Swami attained salvation. Members of the Jain …
(2023-12-25). Guide on how to remove Graphene, the substance being transmitted from the COVID-19 vaccinated to the Unvaccinated, from your body… expose-news.com Graphene oxide, a substance that is poisonous to humans, has allegedly been found in the Covid 19 "vaccines", in the water supply, in the air we breathe through chemtrails, and is even …
(2023-12-25). Chinese scientists make sweaters from polar bear-inspired textiles. plenglish.com According to a study published on Friday in the journal Science, this encapsulated aerogel fiber is washable, dyeable, durable and well-suited for use in advanced textiles. | Aerogel fibers typically lack the strength and stretchability required for weaving into cloths, and they lose their insulating properties in wet or humid conditions. | The researchers from Zhejiang University discovered inspiration in the specialized fur of polar bears, which effectively keeps them warm and dry. The hair features a porous core enclosed within a dense shell structure, according to the study. | Mimicking the bear's core-shell…
(2023-12-25). Ecuador recommends face mask use due to fresh Pirola variant spread. plenglish.com Quito, Dec 25 (Prensa Latina) Quito ¥s Health Secretariat highly recommended the use of masks for people with respiratory symptoms due to a fresh coronavirus spread of new Pirola variant.
(2023-12-25). Gun violence without a Christmas break in the U.S. plenglish.com Washington, Dec 25 (Prensa Latina) Gun violence in the United States seems to give no break for Christmas, as confirmed today after the death of more than 20 people involved in firearm incidents in different parts of the country in just 24 hours.
(2023-12-25). Politics may hinder holidays in Brazil. plenglish.com Brasilia, Dec 25 (Prensa Latina) Politics may hinder Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations in Brazil, according to a survey, which reveals that one out of five people today fears that discussions on this issue may hinder celebrations.
(2023-12-25). O Holy Night (Music Video of the Week). transcend.org Merry Christmas!
(2023-12-25). Peace, War and Consciousness. transcend.org The Normative Current: Abolishing War and Establishing True Collective Security…
(2023-12-25). TMS End of the Year Fundraising: Keeping TMS Alive. transcend.org As Marin Luther King, Jr said, "The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people (governments) but the silence over that by the good people." This silence is too loud. Please be counted. Donate to TMS Peace Journalism or we will fold—for the delight of the very bad warriors and oppressors.
(2023-12-25). Why Empathy Constitutes the Ultimate Leadership Skill. transcend.org Managers rated 'expressing empathy' as the most challenging communication skill, above 'asking questions' and 'providing feedback'. The trend appears to be linked to a number of old-school thinking errors.
(2023-12-25). Netanyahu Outsmarted by 'Wily' Biden? No, Biden Is the One Being Played. thealtworld.com Biden may believe that his 'long experience' puts him on the 'right side' in judging events, but his experience is drawn from another era. | Biden smirked and responded, "I know", when
(2023-12-25). Occupation: On Christmas, Israel Denies Palestinian Christians Their Rights. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-25). A Poem for Christmas: Christmas Revels (1838). globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-25). Democracy Now! 2023-12-25 Monday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Monday, December 25, 2023 | Democracy Now! Monday, December 25, 2023…
(2023-12-25). Remember World War I, The 1914 Christmas Truce. "The Power of Peace in the Time of War". In 2023, "Let It Happen Again" in Solidarity with Palestine. Abolish All Wars. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-25). Bethlehem: When Will the Peace of Christmas Come Home? globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-25). Christmas in Palestine: Then and Now. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-25). 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
(2023-12-25). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 80: Israel kills at least 100 Palestinians in Christmas Eve attacks. mondoweiss.net
(2023-12-25). Who are the Houthis? liberationnews.org
(2023-12-25). The Greatest Gift of All. thealtworld.com The decorations and gifts of Christmas are one of our connections to a Christian culture that has held Western civilization together for 2,000 years. | In our culture the individual counts. This permits an individual person to put his or her foot down, to take a stand on principle, to become a reformer and to take on injustice. | This empowerment of the individual is unique to Western civilization. It has made the individual a citizen equal in rights to all other citizens, protected from tyrannical government by the rule of law and free speech. These achievements are the products of centuries of struggle, but the…
(2023-12-25). In Prison, Christmas Can Help You Feel Human. scheerpost.com Photo on left by LaChandra Moore; all other photos by Gem Jones via Prison Journalism Project By Gem Jones and Joybelle Phelan / Prison Journalism Project The holidays are one of the hardest times of the year for people inside prison. Gem Jones has never forgotten how alienated she felt during the 21 1/2 years …
(2023-12-25). Christmas morning Pro-Palestine protest in front of US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin house. youtube.com 
(2023-12-25). Amudat leaders agree to work with security for peace. independent.co.ug 
Amudat, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pokot leaders in Amudat district have come to a consensus with security forces to work together to end the current raids between the Pokot and Pian communities. There is tension between the Pokot communities and security forces because of the ongoing operations. Pokot leaders accuse joint forces of tormenting them …
(2023-12-25). Bishop Andaku: Christmas is not a dressing contest. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Madi and West Nile Anglican Diocese Bishop Charles Collins Andaku has urged Christians to desist from uncalled 'dressing competitions' as they celebrate Christmas. He noted that many Christians have abandoned the true meaning of Christmas, as a celebration of the Birth of Jesus Christ and turned the …
(2023-12-25). Do not miss your next flight please! independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Samson Tinka | On 13th December, a passenger who had booked a ticked on Uganda airlines to Dubai missed a flight because he came late. This would be ok because we miss flights for one reason or another. However, he and colleagues filmed a short video and later shared their frustration on social media. …
(2023-12-25). Madagascar is not a movie, and Marie Kolo is making that clear. independent.co.ug 
Madagascar, known to many through the celluloid fantasies of Hollywood, finds an authentic voice in Marie Kolo SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Our national anthem is not, I like to move it," declared Marie Kolo, her words echoing a deep-seated desire to uplift the true image of her country, a far cry from the …
(2023-12-25). Team MK in Zombo in crisis. independent.co.ug 
Zombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A significant crisis has engulfed the "Team MK Project" in Zombo district, as doubts have surfaced within the community regarding their operational methods. The Team MK Project, initiated earlier this year is aimed at the peaceful transition of power from Gen. Museveni Kaguta to the first son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. …
(2023-12-25). Joti Brar: The essential lessons of October. thecommunists.org The speech above was delivered at our recent meeting celebrating the 106th anniversary of the October Revolution at Bolivar Hall in central London. ***** In this brief speech, Comrade Joti Brar sums up some of the essential lessons of October, highlighting the fact that it changed the world forever by opening a new historical era …
(2023-12-25). Despite US Import Ban, Sugar Cane Cutters Still Face Abuse in Dominican Republic. unicornriot.ninja 
(2023-12-25). Just like 'nation first' was supreme for Pandit Malaviya, we are setting up several institutions committed towards nation-building: PM Modi. devdiscourse.com
(2023-12-25). Four arrested in Chunabhatti firing case; old rivalry was trigger: Mumbai Police. devdiscourse.com Four persons were arrested by Mumbai Police within eight hours after they allegedly shot dead a rival criminal in crowded Chunabhatti area by firing at least 16 rounds, an official said on Monday. The accused persons and the deceased man have had criminal backgrounds. The incident, reminiscent of the old days of gang wars in the metropolis, occurred at around 3: 30 pm on Sunday, leaving one Sumit Yerunkar dead. Four residents of Azad Galli locality in Chunabhatti, including a minor girl, were injured in the indiscriminate firing. Following the incident, Mumbai Police formed nine teams and nabbed the accused within…
(2023-12-25). Christmas celebrated in Manipur. devdiscourse.com Christmas was celebrated in Manipur with Christians attending special prayer services and mass feasts on Monday.
(2023-12-25). Institutions of national, international importance we are setting up will give new direction to India and entire world in 21st century: PM. devdiscourse.com
(2023-12-25). People determined to vote for PM Modi in 2024 LS polls, says Fadnavis. devdiscourse.com The people are determined to vote for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday.
(2023-12-25). Party backed by LeT chief Hafiz Saeed fields candidates in Pak elections. devdiscourse.com A new political front organisation of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed has fielded candidates for most of the national and provincial assembly constituencies across Pakistan for the February 8 general elections, saying it wants to make the country an Islamic welfare state.
(2023-12-25). I want to achieve what no other Indian team has in South Africa: Rohit. devdiscourse.com Rohit Sharma, as leader of the side, wants to achieve what past Indian teams have not in the past 31 years — a series victory in South Africa — but even that won't be able to heal the scars of World Cup final defeat.
(2023-12-25). Happy Christmas From Everyone at the Daily Sceptic. dailysceptic.org Happy Christmas from everyone at the Daily Sceptic. We're taking a couple of days off, but will be back on December 27th. In the meantime, please do think about making a donation so we can keep going in 2024.
(2023-12-25). INDIA alliance demands 100% counting of VVPAT slips. ummid.com The 28-member bloc of the opposition parties, Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A), Tuesday December 19, 2023 demanded from the Election Commission of India (ECI) to count all the VVPAT slips to ensure fair elections.
(2023-12-25). Colorado court disqualifies Trump from 2024 U.S. Presidential ballot. ummid.com The Colorado Supreme Court in a verdict Tuesday December 19, 2023 disqualified former U.S. President Donald Trump from the ballot in the state's presidential election next year.
(2023-12-25). Create songs online — Microsoft's AI powered Copilot adds new feature. ummid.com For incorporating this feature in Copilot, Microsoft has partnered with Suno — an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based music creation tool.
(2023-12-25). Hajj 2024 : Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of application for Hajj 2024 (Hajj 1445 H), it said in an official notification published on its website Wednesday December 20, 2023.
(2023-12-25). 'KSA Visa' to make Hajj, Umrah visa issuance simpler. ummid.com Saudi Arabia Tuesday December 19, 2023 launched a unified visa platform called 'KSA Visa' and accessible online via 'gov.sa' to make Hajj, Umrah and other visa application procedures simpler and easier.
(2023-12-25). Malaysia bans ZIM shipping over Israeli massacre of Palestinians. ummid.com In another major setback for the Zionist regime in Israel, Malaysia has imposed docking ban on the Israel owned ZIM shipping company on all its ports, protesting the massacre of Palestinians by the Occupation Army.
(2023-12-25). West Bengal TET 2023 Admit Card released; Download here. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) has published on the official website of West Bengal Teacher Eligibility Test, wbbpeonline.com, Hall Ticket or Admit Card of the candidates who have regsitered for WB TET 2023.
(2023-12-25). Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide elected WFI Chief; Ace wrestlers protest. ummid.com Sanjay Singh, close aide of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who is accused of sexual harassment, has been elected the new President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), according to the election result announced Thursday.
(2023-12-25). Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and 'Rich European Culture'. ummid.com Italian PM Meloni is upset that Islam has strict punishment for adultery. But perhaps she has not been educated that in Christianity too adultery is considered not only a sin between an individual and God but as an injustice that reverberates through society by harming its fundamental unit, the family.
(2023-12-25). Modi govt passes key Bills after 146 MPs suspended from Parliament. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government passed important Bills even as 146 MPs — both from Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, were suspended for what is claimed 'disrupting' the Parliament proceedings.
(2023-12-25). Owning home still a dream for majority in United States. ummid.com Owning a home is still a dream for majority of the families in the United States this even as prices have gone down, a latest survey result released Thursday December 21, 2023 showed.
(2023-12-25). CAT 2023 result out; 14 score 100 Percentiles, 29 get 99.99. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) declared CAT 2023 (Common Admission Test 2023) result on its website iimcat.ac.in Thursday December 21, 2023.
(2023-12-25). CSIR UGC NET December 2023 Admit Card released; Download here. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Friday December 22, 2023 released online Admit Card or Hall Ticket of the candidates who have registered for the Joint CSIR UGC JRF / NET December 2023 examination.
(2023-12-25). In solidarity with Palestinians, Christians in UAE cancel Christmas festivities. ummid.com The Christians living in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other parts of the United Arab Emirates have decided to cancel Christmas festivities in a show of solidarity with the Palestinians massacred by the Israeli Occupation Forces.
(2023-12-25). Karnataka Hijab ban in schools, colleges lifted. ummid.com In a major relief for Muslim girl students, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Friday December 22, 2023 announced to revoke the ban on Hijab in schools and colleges.
(2023-12-25). Honor 90 GT Unpacked — Price, Specifications. ummid.com Chinese phone maker Shenzhen Zhixin New Information Technology Thursday December 21, 2023 unpacked Honor 90 GT powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC at an affordable price.
(2023-12-25). Hubble captures spiral galaxy with 'forbidden' light. ummid.com The Hubble Space Telescope, managed by both NASA and European Space Agency, has captured a bright spiral galaxy which is not only aesthetically stunning but also peculiarity rich due to its emission of 'forbidden' light.
(2023-12-25). Bihar Teacher Recruitment Rsult 2023 Declared, Check Here. ummid.com Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Saturday December 23, 2023 declared the result of the School Teacher Competitive Examinations conducted for recruitment of teachers to fill vacancies in various districts of the state.
(2023-12-25). Modi Govt suspends newly elected Wrestling Federation of India. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Sunday December 24, 2023 suspended the newly elected Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
(2023-12-25). Jain community in Canada protests over security threats and encroachments at sacred pilgrimage site in India. muslimmirror.com The Vishwa Jain Sangathan Canada (VJS Canada) has voiced concerns over security threats and encroachments faced by devotees at the revered pilgrimage site of Shri Girnarji in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. The hill holds profound religious significance for the Jain community as the place where the 22nd Tirthankar Neminath Swami attained salvation. Members of the Jain …
(2023-12-25). Newsclick's HR head turns government approver in UAPA case. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : NewsClick's human resources department head Amit Chakravarty has moved a Delhi court seeking its permission to turn an approver in the case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over allegations that the news portal received money to spread pro-China propaganda, court sources said. Chakravarty moved the application before Special Judge Hardeep Kaur last …
(2023-12-25). Religious slogans written on wall of Aligarh mosque, SP leaders seek action. muslimmirror.com Aligarh : A wall of a mosque was vandalised in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh, with religious slogans written on it. The incident was caught on camera and went viral on social media. The incident took place at the Delhi Gate intersection in Aligarh, where religious slogans were written on the walls of a mosque on Saturday. …
(2023-12-25). Three Muslims lynched to death In West Bengal in last 3 days. muslimmirror.com Three Muslim men fell victim to mob violence in separate incidents over the past three days in West Bengal, India. The latest casualty, 45-year-old Ruhul Amin Sheikh, was beaten to death in Haribhaktapur village, Murshidabad district, on Saturday night, suspected of goat theft. Local sources told media that three men allegedly attempted to steal goats …
(2023-12-25). AISSEE 2024 deferred, last date to make correction till Dec 24. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2024 (AISSEE 2024-25) and has also extended the last date of application.
(2023-12-25). Artificial Intelligence as an Aid to Thinking Otherwise — but to What End? transcend.org 25 Dec 2023 – Cognitive Clarification Enabled by ChatGPT in Eliciting Strategic Coherence…
(2023-12-25). Climate Profiteers Exploit Somali Suffering. transcend.org 20 Dec 2023 – NGOs and other climate profiteers treat Somalia as a poster child for global warming.
(2023-12-25). False Transitions and Global Stocktakes: The Failure of COP28. transcend.org 19 Dec 2023 – The sequence of UN Climate Change Conferences is a series of the failed and the abysmally rotten. It shows how a worthless activity can provide assurance that something worthwhile was done. Always the same beneficiaries: fossil fuel magnates and satirists.
(2023-12-25). Human Rights Groups Demand ICC Issue Arrest Warrants on Israeli Officials. transcend.org 22 Dec 2023 – A joint letter sent to the International Criminal Court also demands an urgent investigation into the allegations of war crimes committed by Israel against Palestinians.
(2023-12-25). Poetry Bleeds from the Shattered Normal. transcend.org 20 Dec 2023 – It seems more relevant than ever, as innocent blood flows in the wars being waged by military-political bureaucracies across the planet. How many more stunned facial expressions will I see on YouTube, of parents who have just lost their children, their spouse, their siblings?>
(2023-12-25). The Forgotten (Part 6): The Pillars of Peace Propagators, from Yajnavalkya in Antiquity to Johan Galtung Today. transcend.org 22 Dec 2023 – Yajnavalkya and Johan Galtung have lived millennia apart but their discourses on ethical lifestyle coupled with Peace Propagation are available and applicable to the miscreant humanity and its wickedness, in all its glory, in the 21st century.
(2023-12-25). Joel Roberts Poinsett: Namesake of the Poinsettia, Enslaver, Secret Agent and Perpetrator of the 'Trail of Tears'. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-25). When The New Yorker Tried to Preempt a Future Biden Impeachment. consortiumnews.com
(2023-12-24). China's Deep Sea No 1 gas field completes natural gas condensate tank cleaning and inspection. ecns.cn Deep Sea No 1, China's self-developed ultra-deep-water gas field, successfully completed its first-ever natural gas condensate tank cleaning and inspection operation, since commencing operations.
(2023-12-24). E-commerce gives recovery solid momentum. ecns.cn The rapid evolution of technologies and innovations has made e-commerce, which was initially a convenient tool to buy low-priced household goods, personal accessories or services like food delivery, integral to consumption in recent years, experts said.
(2023-12-24). Demand for foreign brands drives consumption upgrading. ecns.cn Chinese consumers are demanding high-quality, foreign brands in keeping with changing lifestyles, fueled by enhanced logistics efficiencies and preferential policies such as lower tariffs and an expanded list of imported goods, experts said.
(2023-12-24). E-shopping gets shot in the arm from livestreaming. ecns.cn The Christmas-to-New Year's Day week is typically preceded by peak shopping in many parts of the world; but in China, livestreaming has been making people go e-shopping all the time.
(2023-12-24). Businesses in quake-struck Jishishan county race to resume operations. ecns.cn Despite it being less than a week since Jishishan county was struck by a 6.2-magnitude earthquake, local businesses have been making efforts to get back to work and move on from the tragedy.
(2023-12-24). Respiratory diseases show declining trend, with COVID-19 at lowest level of 2023: China CDC. ecns.cn China's respiratory diseases cases, which recently have been showing a declining trend, have mainly been caused by influenza viruses, while COVID-19 cases have reached their lowest level since the beginning of 2023.
(2023-12-24). Nation's first domestically made large cruise ship starts trial voyage. ecns.cn China's first domestically made large cruise ship, the Adora Magic City,set sail on a trial voyage from the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal on Sunday, setting the stage for its official inaugural voyage, which is slated for the first day of January.
(2023-12-24). China, EU make strides toward strengthening ties. ecns.cn China and the European Union are seeking to stabilize and expand their relations despite differences and challenges on multiple fronts.
(2023-12-24). Tent schools set up so students don't fall behind. ecns.cn Despite temperatures still lingering below freezing, the sound of children reading out loud has started echoing inside the temporary shelters for the affected population after the earthquake in Jishishan county in Gansu province.
(2023-12-24). Four Chinese generative AI models pass official assessment. ecns.cn The first group of four large generative artificial intelligence (AI) models passed the official "Large Model Standard Compliance Assessment" in China during the weekend.
(2023-12-24). China has 193 million underage netizens with penetration rate reaching 97.2% in 2022: report. ecns.cn China has 193 million of netizens aged between 6 to 18 by the end of 2022, with the internet penetration rate among minors reaching 97.2 percent. The scale of short video users has increased significantly.
(2023-12-24). Postgraduate entrance exam takers drop. ecns.cn According to the statistics from MOE, the number of applicants for the NPEE was 4.38 million for the 2024 exams, an 8 percent decrease from the 2023 number.
(2023-12-24). Civic Party to disband in March 2024. ecns.cn The Civic Party, a major anti-government political group in Hong Kong, will officially disband in March 2024 as the liquidation process of the party has reached the final stage.
(2023-12-25). Cifra de periodistas asesinados por Israel sube a 103 en Gaza. telesurtv.net La oficina de medios de Gaza informa que más de 100 periodistas han sido asesinados desde el inicio de los ataques israelíes el 7 de octubre.
(2023-12-25). Asciende a 142 cifra de trabajadores humanitarios asesinados por asedio sionista a Gaza. telesurtv.net Se trata de la mayor cifra de empleados de ONU que han perdido la vida en conflictos desde la fundación de esa organización hasta la fecha.
(2023-12-25). Nuevos ataques contra la Franja de Gaza deja más de 50 muertos. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Sanidad palestino indicó que 70 personas fallecieron en bombardeos israelíes contra el campamento de Al Maghazi, en el centro de la Franja de Gaza.
(2023-12-25). El racismo de EE.UU. y los migrantes. globalizacion.ca El presidente mexicano Andrés Manuel López Obrador anunció que su gobierno emprenderá una impugnación formal en contra de la legislación racista adoptada por el republicano gobernador de Texas, Greg Abbott, que permite a cualquier policía estatal detener a sospechosos de…
(2023-12-25). Argentina — Hiperinflación y dolarización, un solo corazón. globalizacion.ca 
Cuando se habla de hiperinflaciones, las sociedades asisten fascinadas a la falsa idea que crear mucho dinero acaba conduciendo a un aumento sostenido y desmedido de precios. Por muy intuitiva que pueda ser esa conexión, la ciencia nos enseñó hace…
(2023-12-25). Avanza votación en elecciones del consejo local en Túnez. telesurtv.net La Alta Autoridad Independiente para las Elecciones (ISIE) apuntó que los puestos receptores abrieron a las 08H00 hora local (07H00 GMT) y cerrarán a las 18H00 (17H0 GMT).
(2023-12-25). Yemen denuncia ataque a dron de reconocimiento por parte de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Mediante un comunicado, el funcionario señaló que efectivos de EE.UU. en el mar Rojo abrieron fuego indiscriminadamente contra el avión no tripulado.
(2023-12-25). Presidente Milei mantiene contactos con EE.UU. para vender litio. telesurtv.net El mandatario sugirió además que su Gobierno trabaja en un marco jurídico para proteger las inversiones norteamericanas en esta y otras materias.
(2023-12-25). Petro pide a los colombianos luchar para lograr la Paz. telesurtv.net Gustavo Petro llamó a los ciudadanos a trabajar en conjunto para superar la coyuntura económica que enfrenta Colombia…
(2023-12-25). Al menos nueve personas heridas tras un tiroteo en Río de Janeiro. telesurtv.net Los presuntos criminales dispararon en su huida a "tres autos" que pasaban en ese momento por la Avenida Brasil, donde se produjo el incidente, y contra "un coche patrulla" de la Policía Militar.
(2023-12-25). Asesinan a miembro de la Guardia Indígena en el Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net La Asociación de Cabildos del Pueblo Nasa informó que el indígena colombiano, Puyo Chocué fue asesinado en la vía Panamericana.
(2023-12-25). Lula da Silva llama a restaurar la paz frente a golpista en Brasil. telesurtv.net En medio del mensaje navideño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva aseguró que, desde que asumió el poder, "Brasil volvió a tener un Gobierno de verdad".
(2023-12-25). Presidente Maduro afirmó que el 2024 será bueno para Venezuela. telesurtv.net El mandatario venezolano publicó un video exponiendo el crecimiento logrado en diversas áreas a pesar de las medidas coercitivas unilaterales impuestas por EE.UU.
(2023-12-25). Capitalismo salvaje y de la peor especie: El no-régimen de Milei. globalizacion.ca Tras dos semanas de gobierno, no queda duda de que, por más que el ahora Presidente de la República diga que las medidas que se imponen no son "business friendly" (favorables a los negocios), sino que son market friendly (amigables…
(2023-12-25). Castas sin máscara: falacias de Milei para justificar el manotazo. globalizacion.ca Es imposible saber cuál será en el futuro la imagen emblemática que mejor sintentizará la percepción de la última semana: øla de las caras de azoramiento ante los aumentos vertiginosos de precios entre el 30 y el 100% de productos…
(2023-12-25). Presidente palestino espera un fin inmediato del conflicto en Gaza. telesurtv.net "El río de sangre, los inmensos sacrificios, las penurias y la heroica resiliencia de nuestro pueblo en su tierra son el camino hacia la libertad y la dignidad", afirmó el presidente.
(2023-12-25). Caravana de 10.000 migrantes partió desde el sur de México a EE.UU. telesurtv.net La caravana de migrantes partió desde la ciudad de Tapachula, en la frontera su de México, con la finalidad de llegar a Estados Unidos.
(2023-12-25). Gobierno de Nicaragua se solidariza con víctimas de accidente vial. telesurtv.net Todos los lesionados reciben las atenciones necesarias y acordes a su estado de salud. Se investigan las causas del accidente.
(2023-12-25). Ucrania, una derrota disimulada. globalizacion.ca En febrero próximo se cumplirán dos años del inicio de la Operación Especial de la Federación Rusa en Ucrania. Desde esa fecha hasta la actualidad, Moscú controla una quinta parte del territorio de su vecino y ha anexado la región…
(2023-12-25). Argentina bajo gobierno ultraliberal y antidemocrático. globalizacion.ca El 10 de diciembre inició su gestión el gobierno de Javier Milei, un ultraliberal autodenominado "anarco-capitalista", o "liberal-libertario", cultor de la escuela "austríaca" y en especial de Murray Newton Rothbard (estadounidense, 1926-1995), un profeta de la crítica al "estatismo" y…
(2023-12-25). A 13 se eleva cifra de muertos tras explosión en una fábrica en Indonesia>. telesurtv.net Tras el incidente, los trabajadores fallecidos y heridos fueron trasladados de inmediato al centro médico ubicado dentro del parque industrial.
(2023-12-25). Balacera en un club en EE.UU. deja un muerto y cuatro heridos. telesurtv.net Se trató de una balacera originada por una discusión afuera de un club de Houston.
(2023-12-25). 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 20.000 personas asesinadas…
(2023-12-25). Gaza eleva a más de 20.400 cifra de palestinos asesinados por Israel. telesurtv.net Al menos 166 palestinos han muerto y 384 han resultado heridos en la Franja en las últimas 24 horas, según el Ministerio de Sanidad gazatí.
(2023-12-25). Manifestaciones en todo el mundo se alzan en apoyo a Palestina. telesurtv.net Como muestra de solidaridad con los habitantes de la Franja de Gaza miles de manifestantes han salido a la calle en Francia, Australia, Reino Unido, La India y otros muchos países para alzar la bandera palestina.
(2023-12-25). Alegato contra el militarismo: Israel no puede ganar mediante la acción militar. globalizacion.ca Alrededor de la mitad de las viviendas de Gaza han sido dañadas o destruidas y 1,9 millones de personas, el 85% de la población, han sido desplazadas. Digámoslo sin rodeos: Israel no puede ganar a Hamás mediante la acción militar…
(2023-12-25). Presidente de Bolivia envía mensaje navideño de paz y unidad. telesurtv.net Destaca el valor de la solidaridad y la inclusión, y de aplicar la política de industrialización como pilar fundamental del modelo económico, social, comunitario y productivo.
(2023-12-25). Cancilleres de Nicaragua e Irán respaldan causa palestina. telesurtv.net Subrayan la necesidad de materializar un Estado palestino independiente y soberano como solución de paz duradera en Oriente Medio.
(2023-12-25). Panamá restablece servicio eléctrico nacional tras apagón total. telesurtv.net La falla en el sistema eléctrico dejó sin agua y luz a la mayoría de las provincia del país, a excepción de la comarca Ngäbe-Buglé, Guna Yala y de Darién.
(2023-12-25). Belén cancela celebración de la Navidad en solidaridad con Gaza. telesurtv.net Reverendo Isaac: "Es imposible celebrar la Navidad cuando en nuestra tierra se está produciendo un genocidio"
(2023-12-25). Barco discoteca zozobra en Serbia con cien personas a bordo. telesurtv.net El incidente se produjo poco después de la medianoche durante un concierto musical en Belgrado.
(2023-12-25). Irán llama al mundo a proteger al pueblo palestino de Israel. telesurtv.net El presidente de la nación persa lideró la conferencia internacional sobre Palestina en Teherán, en la cual participaron políticos e intelectuales de 69 países.
(2023-12-25). Sindicatos argentinos anuncian movilizaciones contra decretazo. telesurtv.net Ambas centrales sindicales participarán también del plenario conjunto del 29 de diciembre para determinar nuevas medidas tras el decreto de Javier Milei.
(2023-12-25). Reportan dos sismos en regiones del sur de Chile. telesurtv.net Tras los temblores, las autoridades chilenas no reportaron alertas ni interrupción de los servicios básicos debido a los sismos.
(2023-12-25). Ataque armado deja al menos 16 muertos en el centro de Nigeria. telesurtv.net El gobernador del estado nigeriano de Plateau instó a las comunidades a denunciar cualquier actividad sospechosa a las fuerzas de seguridad.
(2023-12-25). This Christmas, I have Tears in my Eyes. globalresearch.ca Let us have tears to our eyes in solidarity with the People of Palestine, in building a Christmas mass movement Worldwide, which confronts the ongoing mass slaughter before our very eyes. | Let us recall The Christmas Truce of 1914,…
(2023-12-25). Video: Remember the Covid-19 Christmas 2021 under Lockdown. Will it Happen Again? globalresearch.ca We are told by our governments that It's Christmas under Lockdown. To protect you and your loved ones against the so-called deadly Covid Omicron Variant. The announcement was made on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving.
(2023-12-25). "Nothing Will Stop Us" counterpunch.org 
The unstoppable Israeli U.S. armed military juggernaut continues its genocidal destruction of Gaza's Palestinians. The onslaught includes blocking the provision of "food, water, medicine, electricity and fuel," openly genocidal orders decreed by Netanyahu and his extreme, blood-thirsty ministers. The stunning atrocities going on day after day is being recorded by U.S. drones over Gaza and
(2023-12-25). From Guernica to Gaza. counterpunch.org 
To say that I was awed is an understatement. Standing in front of Picasso's 11.5 ft. x 25.5 ft. celebrated painting Guernicais one of the most sobering encounters I've had the displeasure of experiencing. Displeasure because the massive composition's theme is revoltingly gruesome. Since that dastardly first-of-its-kind-waging-of-wars, nations have not learned to abide by and practice
(2023-12-25). Europe Is Moving Farther to the Right on Energy and Immigration. counterpunch.org Self-Preservation Over Principle Politics in the European Union provides a good example of how the best intentions in dealing with climate change can be thwarted. A European Green Deal aimed at fighting climate change has run into far-right opposition that is tying alternative energy to elitist politics. Just when it seemed that the EU was
(2023-12-25). The Modern-Day Nativity Scene: A Concertina Wire Christmas. counterpunch.org On the other side of the bridge, you can see that the holiday season is in full gear as the line of people entering the United States coming from Ciudad Juárez extends up to the top of the bridge, exactly above the river. Surrounding the river are the props of the modern-day nativity scene: coiling razor wire, 30-foot walls, Texas Army National Guard troops and their armored jeeps, armed U.S. Border Patrol agents in their green-striped trucks, drone surveillance, camera surveillance, biometric systems. Partially, this is the result of the most money ever put toward federal border and immigration enforcement (as w…
(2023-12-24). How the Campaign to Free Political Prisoner Alex Saab Succeeded. counterpunch.org 
Alex Saab and President Maduro, Youtube screengrab. | Alex Saab was freed from US captivity in what Venezuelan Prof. Maria Victor Paez described as "a triumph of Venezuelan diplomacy." The diplomat had been imprisoned for trying to bring humanitarian supplies to Venezuela in legal international trade but in circumvention of Washington's illegal economic coercive measures, also known as sanctions. | To read this article, log in If you are logged in but can't read CP+ articles, ch…
(2023-12-25). Day X Marks the Calendar: Julian Assange's 'Final' Appeal. counterpunch.org 
Julian Assange's wife, Stella, is rarely one to be cryptic. "Day X is here," she posted on the platform formerly known as Twitter. For those who have followed her remarks, her speeches, and her activism, it was sharply clear what this meant. "It may be the final chance for the UK to stop Julian's extradition. Gather outside the court at 8.30 am on both days. It's now or never."
(2023-12-25). The All-Too-Clever Osprey and Its Latest Crash. counterpunch.org 
On November 29 this year, a CV-22 tiltrotor aircraft belonging to the US Airforce crashed into the sea south of the Japanese island of Kyushu, killing all eight crew members on board. This is the latest in a string of crashes, many of them fatal, extending over decades, which have gained that aircraft the nickname,
(2023-12-25). Sacred Tree or Tree of Paradise? Nature and the Christmas Tree. counterpunch.org 
(2023-12-25). Catechism Follows Recess. counterpunch.org In the afternoon, rain just beginning to pelt the windows, we sat at attention, uniformly rapt while Mother Superior explained it: how they would march us into the gym, divide us into two groups, how the believers would be backed against the wall, die in a hail of machine gun fire, how we would have
(2023-12-25). The Rebel Who Came in From the Cold: the Tainted Career of Bayard Rustin. counterpunch.org 
In 2013, Bayard Rustin, who died in 1987, was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama, along with Bill Clinton and others. On that occasion progressive radio and television journalist Amy Goodman devoted part of her syndicated broadcast, Democracy Now!, to Rustin's life and legacy. She introduced Rustin as "a minority within
(2023-12-25). For a New Christmas. counterpunch.org From what I've already observed about Christmas—that it was the magna date of universal hypocrisy—when people claim to love each other. The time when the well-off publicize and make believe that the differences between men are over. And those rich in material goods suddenly become spiritual, and with their stomachs full belch out that the
(2023-12-25). Sacred Tree or Tree of Paradise? Nature and the Christmas Tree. counterpunch.org 
(2023-12-25). How to Make Recyclable Plastics Out of CO2 to Slow Climate Change. counterpunch.org 
It's morning, and you wake up on a comfortable foam mattress made partly from greenhouse gas. You pull on a T-shirt and sneakers manufactured using carbon dioxide pulled from factory emissions. After a good run, you stop for a cup of joe and guiltlessly toss the plastic cup in the trash, confident it will fully
(2023-12-25). City of Sydney Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-25). Oppenheimer, atomic bombings and the ethical responsibility of scientists. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-25). Tamil refugees hope to ask Richard Marles for permanent visas. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-25). Housing activists organise national day of action for public housing, rent controls. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-25). How can we build the movement for the liberation of Palestine? greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-25). Katoomba rallies for Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-25). Mainstream media's Israel bias comes under pressure. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-25). Mardi Gras AGM votes to tear up deal with NSW Police. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-25). NUS votes to support a free Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-25). Palestine not forgotten, as protests for a permanent ceasefire continue. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-25). Pro-Palestine protesters say Thales has no social licence. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-25). Residents want council to support Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-25). Supreme Court overturns aspects of NSW's anti-protest laws. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-25). WestCONnex delivers traffic chaos and resident outrage as Rozelle Interchange opens. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-25). Monday 12/25: Webinar: Christmas is Canceled: What Would Jesus Do for Palestine? indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-25). Thursday 12/28: Stop Travis: No US Weapons for Genocide. indybay.org Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA | Rally, plus: Main Gate, Travis AFB | Air Base Parkway & Parker Rd. | Park and Gather at Commercial Center to left of Air Base Pkway & Parker Rd.
(2023-12-25). Friday 1/5: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-25). Google Map: 62 MILES FROM THE BIRTHPLACE OF JESUS IN BETHLEHEM TO GAZA CITY BEING BOMBED. indybay.org
(2023-12-25). Sunday 12/24: Palo Alto: Christmas Eve Vigil for the Children of Gaza. indybay.org Corner Embarcadero & El Camino | Palo Alto, CA…
(2023-12-25). No Shopping While Bombs Are Dropping! indybay.org People in London and many cities around the world protest the ongoing bombing of Gaza, 62 miles from where Jesus was born in Bethlehem. "NO SHOPPING WHILE BOMBS ARE DROPPING".
(2023-12-25). GAZA IS 62 MILES FROM BETHLEHEM WHERE JESUS WAS BORN. CHRISTMAS IS CANCELLED THIS YEAR. indybay.org
(2023-12-25). Saturday 1/13: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: The Feminist Subversion of the Economy. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2023-12-25). We can either have billionaires or democracy. Not both. indybay.org Political debate on wealth redistribution is a fight for fairness | Call it socialism – as the wealthy GOP does – or call it progressive taxation or economic justice. It doesn't matter; the nation's fiscal conservatives will demonize any idea of redistributing wealth and try to stoke unfounded fears of creeping communism no matter what specific language we use around fairness.
(2023-12-25). Thursday 1/4: No Money for Massacres Solidarity Phone Bank. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-25). Sunday 1/21: Virtual Q&A Discussion of the film "Israelism" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-25). Thursday 1/25: Webinar: USCPR Action Kickoff: Building a Liberated Future. indybay.org
(2023-12-25). Wednesday 12/27: Day of Action to Commemorate Murdered Palestinian Journalists & All Journalists. indybay.org San Francisco Chronicle | 5th & Mission St | San Francisco…
(2023-12-25). Another Unmerry Whistleblower Christmas; MSPB's Cathy A. Harris Stars as The Grinch. indybay.org With the U.S. Merit System Protection Board headed by the hapless, if self-promoting, Harris, is authoritarian and ambitious vice ADM Ann E. Rondeau better able to become Donald Trump's Secretary of Defense should he win in 2024?>
(2023-12-25). Tuesday 12/26: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2023-12-25). Friday 12/29: Action Hour — Ceasefire Now. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-25). Wednesday 1/31: Reading Circle: The Palestinian Struggle for Self-Determination. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St (near Ellis), SF | Also on Zoom | Register: bit.ly/PalestinianStruggleReadingCircle (or scan QR code in the image)…
(2023-12-25). JBLM Police Mock The Death Of Manny Ellis. indybay.org No Justice, No Peace. – JBLM Police / Directorate of Emergency Services A Corrupt and Violent Organization.
(2023-12-25). Homeless deaths on the streets surge in 2023. indybay.org The Dead Can't Dance Or Sing Anymore:…
(2023-12-25). Friday 12/29: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org
(2023-12-25). Biden Administration Moves to Protect Old-Growth Forests. indybay.org Environmental Groups Welcome Needed Action on Old Growth, Urge Future Action on Mature Forests…
(2023-12-25). Lawsuit: Huge California Reservoir Proposal Threatens River, Climate, Fish. indybay.org WOODLAND, Calif., December 20, 2023 — Conservation and environmental justice groups filed a legal challenge today to the largest reservoir project approved in California in decades. The Sites Reservoir would harm the Sacramento River ecosystem, threaten already imperiled fish species, and release greenhouse gas pollution, today's lawsuit says.
(2023-12-25). Wednesday 1/24: Drought, Atmospheric Rivers and Floods, Oh My! indybay.org Webinar over Zoom…
(2023-12-25). Wednesday 2/7: Microplastics? Macro Problems. indybay.org Webinar over Zoom. Register through Eventbrite.
(2023-12-25). Sunday 12/24: Oakland: Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org in front of Cathedral of Christ, 2121 Harrison Ave, Oakland, CA…
(2023-12-25). Saturday 12/30: Petaluma: Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Corner of Petaluma Blvd and East Washington | Petaluma, CA…
(2023-12-25). Sunday 12/24: Watsonville: Don't Feed the War Machine! indybay.org 1992 Main St, Watsonville…
(2023-12-25). Thursday 12/28: Hayward: Ceasefire for the Children of Palestine. indybay.org At 5 Flags location corner of Main Street and D St, near the Kabob restaurant in Hayward…
(2023-12-25). Sunday 12/24: Candlelight vigil for Ceasefire. indybay.org Ohlone Park, Hearst @ McGee…
(2023-12-25). Tuesday 12/26: 2023 California State Capitol Kwanzaa Kickoff Celebration. indybay.org California State Capitol – West Steps | Capitol Mall & 10th Street…
(2023-12-25). Thursday 12/28: Ceasefire for the Children of Palestine. indybay.org At 5 Flags location corner of Main street and D st, near the Kabob restaurant in Hayward…
(2023-12-25). 'Biden's disregard for truce speaks volumes of US heartless approach to Gaza genocide'. presstv.ir CAIR, a US-based Muslim advocacy group, slammed Joe Biden's administration for 'actively supporting' Israel's ongoing 'genocide' in Gaza.
(2023-12-25). Israeli military bans reporting on 8 subjects amid war on Gaza: Leaked docs. presstv.ir Leaked documents revealed that the Israeli military has officially banned media from reporting on eight subjects in Israel amid the war on Gaza.
(2023-12-25). Israel kills UN official, 70 of his extended family members in Gaza. presstv.ir the UN says Issam Al Mughrabi, his wife and children killed along with more than 70 of his family members.
(2023-12-25). Israel's war in Gaza overshadows Bethlehem for sad Christmas. presstv.ir Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa arrived in Bethlehem for Christmas amid the bloodiest-ever hostilities in Gaza.
(2023-12-25). Europe must play 'decisive role' to end Israeli genocide in Gaza: Iran envoy. presstv.ir An Iranian diplomat says European countries must play a decisive role in putting an end to Israel's crimes and genocidal war in Gaza.
(2023-12-25). Al-Qassam: 35 Israeli military vehicles destroyed, nearly 50 soldiers killed in 4 days. presstv.ir The military wing of Hamas says its fighters have killed nearly 50 Israeli soldiers within four days.
(2023-12-25). Dec. 24: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid Israel's genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza, the Palestinian and regional resistance groups continue their operations against the regime. Here is what happened on December 24.
(2023-12-25). Iran FM: Afghanistan needs to take 'practical' actions to resolve issues. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister calls for Afghanistan's practical actions to resolve the existing issues between the two countries.
(2023-12-25). Nothing justifies more than 20,000 dead: Pro-Palestine protesters say in Lyon. presstv.ir Protesters gather at Lyon's Bellecour Plaza, calling for an end to Israel's onslaught on the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-25). Bidding farewell to loved ones, Gazans say intl. law has utterly failed. presstv.ir The people of Gaza bid farewell to their loved ones, saying international law has failed to hold Israel accountable for its crimes.
(2023-12-25). Mass burial in Gaza's Jabalia as rescuers recover dozens of bodies. presstv.ir After Israeli forces withdrew from several streets in northern Gaza's Jabalia, rescuers recovered dead bodies and buried them in an improvised cemetery.
(2023-12-25). Iran dismisses claims of involvement in targeting Israeli interests in region. presstv.ir The Pentagon has openly accused Iran of targeting ships amid the continuation of Israel's brutal attacks on Gaza.
(2023-12-25). In message to Pope, Raeisi hopes Gaza massacre would end in New Year. presstv.ir Iran's president expresses hope that the mass killing of people in Gaza would end in New Year.
(2023-12-25). WHO chief decries 'decimation' of Gaza health system. presstv.ir The World Health Organization has warned that the health system in Gaza is being destroyed.
(2023-12-25). Palestinians abducted in Gaza say they were severely tortured by Israeli forces. presstv.ir Former Palestinian abductees reveal that they were subjected to severe torture by Israeli forces.
(2023-12-25). Israel massacres at least 70 Palestinians in airstrike on Gaza refugee camp. presstv.ir An Israeli airstrike kills at least 70 civilians at a refugee camp in the central part of the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-25). Dec. 23: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid Israel's genocidal war on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian and regional resistance groups continue their operations against the regime. Here is what happened on December 23.
(2023-12-25). Hamas calls Biden a 'partner in crime' to Netanyahu's massacre of Palestinians. presstv.ir US President Joe Biden is a partner in crime to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's massacre of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, says a top Hamas official.
(2023-12-25). London protest calls for boycott of Israel-linked brands. presstv.ir Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters have taken to the streets of London calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and a boycott of Israeli-linked brands.
(2023-12-25). Islamic Jihad delegation arrives in Egypt for ceasefire talks: Report. presstv.ir A delegation of the Islamic Jihad resistance movement is reportedly in Cairo for talks on the re-implementation of a ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-25). Palestinians abducted in Gaza say they were severely tortured by Israeli forces. presstv.ir Former Palestinian abductees reveal that they were subjected to severe torture by the Israeli forces.
(2023-12-25). Israel has no deterrent against Hamas, Hezbollah: Official. presstv.ir The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has an underground tunnel system and could launch a larger attack on the occupied Palestinian territories than the one Hamas launched on October 7, an Israeli official said.
(2023-12-25). Serbian opposition protesters break windows, police use pepper spray. presstv.ir Thousands gathered in the center of Belgrade in an anti-government protest on Sunday to demand the annulment of parliamentary and local elections.
(2023-12-25). 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…
(2023-12-25). 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.
(2023-12-25). 'Burning battlefield': Yemen warns US Red Sea militarization endangers maritime navigation. presstv.ir Yemen warns that the Red Sea will become a "flaming battleground" if the US and its allies stick to their "aggressive behavior" and fuel tensions in the strategic maritime route.
(2023-12-25). 'US unilateralism crumbling; resistance pillar of region's security'. presstv.ir The Americans admit that a world order based on unilateralism is declining and they will not be able to impose their will on the world anymore, says Iran's deputy foreign minister for political affairs.
(2023-12-25). Over half a million under-35s in UK out of work due to long-term illness. presstv.ir More than 560,000 young people under 35 in the UK are out of work due to long-term illness, a 44 percent increase in four years.
(2023-12-25). Southern Thailand hit by floods, train services disrupted. presstv.ir Cars and houses are partially submerged on the streets after intense rainfalls caused floods in southern Thailand.
(2023-12-25). Heavy rain prompts evacuations, road closures in Southern Californias. presstv.ir Heavy rain and flooding led to road closures and evacuations in southern California.
(2023-12-25). Hamburg fish market, streets flooded by Storm Zoltan. presstv.ir Streets in Hamburg's waterfront have been submerged following a storm surge.
(2023-12-25). Israeli ground offensive causes heavy damage in Jabalia. presstv.ir Israeli ground offensive causes heavy damage and destruction in Jabalia.
(2023-12-25). 'Moral clarity': Cornel West welcomes South Africa's referral of Israel to ICC. presstv.ir American activist and philosopher Cornel West welcomes South Africa's 'moral clarity' for referring Israel to the ICC over its crimes against Palestinians.
(2023-12-25). Hundreds of protesters march in Milan in support of Palestine. presstv.ir Hundreds of protesters have filled the streets of the Italian city of Milan to express solidarity with Palestine.
(2023-12-25). Iran Navy takes delivery of new homegrown cruise missiles, choppers. presstv.ir The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy takes delivery of new homegrown naval cruise missiles and advanced helicopters furnished with electronic warfare systems.
(2023-12-25). Dec 25, 2023. sitrepworld.info 
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