(2024-11-30). US Activists Call For Black Friday Boycott. popularresistance.org Activists across the United States are urging a boycott of so-called "Black Friday" this year as a form of protest against the US government's continued military and financial support for Israel, including a recent $680 million arms deal. According to Wafa news agency, the campaign seeks to pressure the government to end US complicity in Israel's genocide against the Palestinians. | By refraining from shopping on one of the biggest retail days of the year, activists aim to hit the profits of major corporations with political influence. The goal is to out pressure on these businesses to advocate for an immediate c…
(2024-11-30). Saudi Arabia hosts UN talks on drought, desertification. newarab.com 
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called the meeting for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) a "moonshot moment" to protect and restore land and respond to drought. | Activists accused Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil exporter, of trying to water down calls to phase…
(2024-11-30). S. Africa Protests by COSATU, SAFTU & Palestine Movement Against US $ for Israel Genocide. indybay.org On November 29, 2024 as part of an international day of solidarity with Palestine South African trade unions and activists protested at US consulates and the US embassy in Pretoria. Workers and community members spoke out protesting the US arming of Israel and their support for the genocide.
(2024-11-30). Children's Suffering in GAZA Memorialized on Black Friday. indybay.org Anti-War and human rights activists memorialized children who have been killed in Gaza during the ongoing humanitarian disaster.
(2024-11-30). The Oppressed Scientist: When Emotions Replace Objectivity in Climate Research. wattsupwiththat.com If climate scientists want to be taken seriously, they need to stop whining about how hard their job is and start focusing on doing it well. Until then, they're not saviors of the planet—they're just glorified activists cloaked in lab coats, preaching a gospel of despair and self-pity.
(2024-11-30). COP29, climate change and the normalization of mass death. wsws.org The latest climate summit embraced the same policy that has been adapted since such climate talks began in 1995: the subordination of Earth's environment and the lives of those impacted to the corporate and economic demands of the United States and the other major capitalist powers.
(2024-11-30). Israel's Genocide Day 419: Conditions For Survival Are 'Diminishing'. popularresistance.org The UN agency for the relief of Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, said on Thursday that survival conditions are diminishing for 60,000 to 70,000 remaining Palestinians in the north of Gaza, as the Israeli siege of the area enters its 55th day. | The UNRWA added that Israeli forces have obstructed 82 attempts by the UN to deliver aid to the north of Gaza in the past month, and rejected nine petitions to be allowed to deliver aid in the area where 700,000 Palestinians lived before October 7 of last year. The Israeli siege and bombing campaign in the north of Gaza that started in early October was coupled with raids into…
(2024-11-30). Terrorist Advances in Aleppo Repelled by Syrian, Russian Counterattacks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Syrian and Russian forces launched retaliatory strikes against terrorist positions in northern Syria, inflicting heavy casualties and regaining control of key areas after Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militants briefly entered parts of Aleppo.
(2024-11-30). Syrian army announces temporary withdrawal from Aleppo after rebel assault. aljazeera.com Military says dozens of soldiers killed in attacks in northwest and it was regrouping to launch a 'counterattack'.
(2024-11-30). Intensified Bombing by Russian and Syrian Forces in Aleppo. devdiscourse.com On Saturday, Russian and Syrian jets launched airstrikes in Aleppo, targeting insurgents who had managed to capture positions in a suburb of the city on Friday, according to two Syrian military sources.
(2024-11-30). The Grave Crisis in Bolivia: Interview with Rafael Bautista. libya360.wordpress.com Carlos Aznarez There is no doubt that what is taking place in Bolivia, with the strong division in the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS), generates a dangerous scenario for the future. The rivalry between Evo Morales and President Luis Arce, which has led to the same fracture occurring at the base of the political party, would…
(2024-11-30). Israeli jets target Hezbollah facilities near Syria-Lebanon border, IDF says. haaretz.com LEBANON: IDF fires at suspects entering no-go zone in southern Lebanon ‚ñ Iran: Tehran plans uranium-enrichment expansion, IAEA report says ‚ñ ISRAEL: Netanyahu to convene meeting of defense officials to discuss Lebanon truce, Syrian rebels' Aleppo offensive ‚ñ GAZA: Egyptian delegation arrives in Israel to discuss Gaza cease-fire, hostage deal as Hamas reportedly ready for truce following Lebanon deal ‚ñ WEST BANK: Nine Israelis wounded, three seriously, in shooting in West Bank, rescue service says…
(2024-11-30). Maduro says Palestine 'most just cause', Israel behind Aleppo attack. presstv.ir Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has reiterated Caracas' commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause.
(2024-11-30). United States Raises Middle Finger To The International Criminal Court. popularresistance.org Finally, before history ends, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity. The indictment stated that there 'are reasonable grounds to believe that both individuals intentionally and knowingly deprived the civilian population in Gaza of objects indispensable to their survival, including food, water, and medicine and medical supplies, as well as fuel and electricity'. The court found sufficient reasons to believe that the two men 'bear criminal responsibility' for…
(2024-11-30). Israeli military kills dozens across Gaza amid arrests. newarab.com 
(2024-11-30). I am starving in Gaza and I don't believe the world can't do anything. aljazeera.com Israel tried to starve Gaza before and the international community reacted. Why isn't it doing anything now?>
(2024-11-30). Irish voters urged to unite for Palestine in general election. newarab.com 
As With the Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP and outspoken…
(2024-11-30). Oxford Union declares Israel 'apartheid' regime committing 'genocide'. presstv.ir The Oxford Union declares Israel an "apartheid" regime committing "genocide" against Palestinians.
(2024-11-30). International Criminal Court arrest warrants: France is lying about Benjamin Netanyahu's immunity. fidh.org
(2024-11-30). Who Will Protect NJ From Gottheimer the Book Banner? fightbackbetter.com Editor's Note: If you saw a headline in the media about a successful effort to thwart book banning you would probably assume it was about some school board controversy initiated perhaps by a conservative group concerned about "Critical Race Theory" or some other from a litany of topics that conservatives have tried to ban from schools. You would not think that the book that was suggested for banning would have been defended from a NJ member of US Congress who is marketing himself now as the next governor of New Jersey, Josh Gottheimer — yes the same one who recently announced at his campaign launch that <...
(2024-11-30). Reactionary bills rammed through Australian parliament amid worsening economic and political turmoil. wsws.org The "guillotine" vote to cut off proceedings meant that an avalanche of repressive and other pro-business legislation was imposed on the population without even the semblance of debate.
(2024-11-30). Namibia faces election chaos as voting extended after 'irregularities'. aljazeera.com Opposition seeking to upend decades of governing Swapo dominance urges voters to stay the course and cast ballots.
(2024-11-30). Ireland elections: Counting under way, exit poll shows tight three-way race. aljazeera.com Exit poll put left-wing nationalists Sinn Fein at 21.1 percent of votes, slightly ahead of two centre-right parties.
(2024-11-30). Ireland votes in closely fought general election. newarab.com 
Voting got under way in Polls opened at 0700 GMT and will close at 2200 GMT as voters choose new members of the 174-seat lower chamber of parliament, the Dail. | Final opinion polling put the three main par…
(2024-11-30). Settler leader invites Geert Wilders to visit Israel. newarab.com 
Far-right Dutch politician This comes after the Dutch Parliament voted to sanction the party's powerbroker and prominent Israeli settler leader, Wilders, who heads the Pa…
(2024-11-30). Time for Starmer to Be Honest About What Net Zero Means: Rationing, Blackouts and Travel Restrictions in the Next Five Years. wattsupwiththat.com The shamble at COP demonstrates that the world is moving away from the idea that hydrocarbons can be removed from a modern economy. But an accident of recent electoral politics has left Britain with a fanatical Government of Net Zero zealots. The anti-working class Labour party was returned to power with a popular vote count less than its losing Marxist leader obtained in 2019. The U.K. FIRES work demonstrates what lies in store. A resurgent America bounding ahead on cheap energy and unleashed entrepreneurial spirits will contrast with its European allies shutting down industrial manufacturing in pursuit of an in…
(2024-11-30). The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire in Lebanon and American imperialism's drive for hegemony in the Middle East. wsws.org Aimed at setting the stage for a stepped-up region-wide confrontation with Iran, the agreement comes after the far-right Zionist regime has killed upwards of 4,000 people in its onslaught on southern Lebanon and Beirut, and largely wiped out Hezbollah's leadership.
(2024-11-30). Israeli Army Pushes Deeper Into South Lebanon as Ceasefire Violations Intensify. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-30). A model of apartheid: Residents of this Palestinian village pay taxes in Jerusalem, but are forbidden to enter it. haaretz.com The inhabitants of Nu'man, in southeast Jerusalem, are residents of the territories and as such are not allowed to enter the capital. Other residents of the territories are banned from visiting the village, which pays municipal taxes but receives nothing in return — except demolished homes…
(2024-11-30). South Africa's anti-Apartheid effort to isolate Israel. presstv.ir A coalition of high-profile individuals from across the world has launched the South African chapter of the anti-Apartheid movement against Israel.
(2024-11-30). Israeli Army Pushes Deeper Into South Lebanon, Violating Ceasefire. popularresistance.org Israeli forces continued to violate the ceasefire with Lebanon on 29 November, advancing on the southern towns of Markaba and Khiam and opening fire at citizens during a funeral — following continuous violations since the agreement went into effect two days ago. | "Israeli forces advanced today to the town square of Markaba, which they were unable to enter during the days of the confrontations, and occupied it now during the ceasefire, and the [Israeli] army is carrying out bulldozing operations and destroying roads. Civilians were present in the town yesterday," Al Manar correspondent Ali Shoeib reported.
(2024-11-30). Evaluating Lebanon ceasefire deal. workers.org 
A ceasefire in Lebanon was announced on Nov. 26. What does it mean? This is a ceasefire deal brokered by U.S. imperialism and applauded by France and the rest of the countries in the European Union. According to press statements the deal is to "secure Israel from the threat of . . . |
(2024-11-30). Resistance praises Hezbollah for forcing Israel's ceasefire in Lebanon. workers.org 
The following statements were published by Resistance News Network on Nov. 27, 2024. Hamas — Islamic Resistance Movement We commend the pivotal role played by the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon, in support of the Gaza Strip and the Palestinian resistance, and the great sacrifices made by Hezbollah and its leadership, . . . |
(2024-11-30). Analysis: Can the Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire hold? aljazeera.com Israel is stil launching strikes in Lebanon and is preventing people from returning to southern areas.
(2024-11-30). Israel doubles down on its critics. aljazeera.com Be it ICC arrest warrants or media criticism, Israel is pushing back hard.
(2024-11-30). Airlines will resume flights to Beirut after Lebanon ceasefire. newarab.com 
Airlines will soon resume flights to and from Lebanon, Beirut airport authorities said, after a ceasefire with Israel came into effect this week. | Head of the Rafic Hariri International Airport Fadi al-Hassan announced that some airlines have already begun flights to Jordan said it would restart flights on Sunday, while Iraq said it would begin flights next week. | Al-Hassan told local broadcaster LBC…
(2024-11-30). Israel-Lebanon: Ceasefire an encouraging step for region exhausted by conflict. icrc.org 27 November 2024…
(2024-11-30). Hamas may drop key demand for Gaza ceasefire with Israel: report. newarab.com 
The Palestinian Hamas group may drop some key demands in exchange for a Hamas has long conditioned the pullout of Israeli soldiers from the Gaza Strip in any deal.
(2024-11-30). Over 60 MPs call UK government to impose sanctions on Israel. newarab.com 
In a letter to the UK The letter, spearheaded by MPs Richard Burgon and Imran Hussain, calls for sanctions following the International Court of Justice's The court labelled Israel's occupation as unlawful and demanded an end to it. | "The UK Governme…
(2024-11-30). Berri Admires Iran for Supporting Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri appreciated Iran for standing by his country in the battle against the Israeli regime.
(2024-11-30). Israel's cease-fire with Lebanon and the breakdown of the 'unity of fronts' won't end Gaza war. haaretz.com Israel's flexibility in the cease-fire with Lebanon is irrelevant to Gaza, where keeping Hamas as a permanent enemy aligns with the vision of parts of its government and the survival goals of its leader…
(2024-11-30). Unexploded ordnance: After Israel war, Lebanon faces new threat. newarab.com 
In the ruins of his home, Ibraheem* was rifling through the debris of his former life. On the floor, furniture was twisted with metal, breezeblocks and grubby clothes. | After 12 hours of driving, a journey which took four hours two months before, he cautiously returned home to reclaim what remained of his possessions after a year of conflict and an intense A huge bomb crater in the middle of the family home wiped out where colourful rugs once lay. In its place, a large unexploded bomb.
(2024-11-30). Amazon Black Friday boycotted over company's links to Israel. newarab.com 
(2024-11-30). Dutch court advised to uphold export ban of F-35 parts to Israel. newarab.com 
In February, the Hague Court of Appeal ordered the government to block those exports over concerns they were being used to violate international law during the war in Gaza, prompting the government to seek advice from the Supreme C…
(2024-11-30). Israel extends Palestinian banks' lifeline for one year. newarab.com 
Israel extended for one year a waiver allowing Israeli banks to work with Palestinian ones just days before it was due to expire, threatening to paralyse Palestinians financial institutions. | The extension was approved Thursday during a security cabinet meeting ahead of expiration of the waiver at the end of the month, a spokesman for far-right Finance Minister Smotrich had threatened in May to cut the vital connection between Israel and Palestinian banks in the occupied West Bank in retal…
(2024-11-30). Israel to work on high-security Jordan border fence: Katz. newarab.com 
(2024-11-30). Palestine calls for meeting of Arab League over Israeli massacres. presstv.ir Palestine has called for an emergency meeting of the Arab League over Israeli massacres in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip.
(2024-11-30). Thousands Protest across Morocco against Israeli Genocide in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Following a call from civil society groups, thousands of Moroccans marched in cities Friday to protest genocide, condemn Israeli aggression in Gaza, and express solidarity with Palestinians.
(2024-11-30). Anti-Israeli Resistance Invincible: Iranian General. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Highlighting the resistance front's military capabilities, the deputy commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Quds Force for coordination said the Israeli regime will never be able to beat the resistance, even with the US' support.
(2024-11-30). Video: wounded hospital director mourns ICU head murdered by Israeli drone. skwawkbox.org 
Dr Ahmad al-Kahlout had refused to leave his patients Dr Hassam Abu Safiya, the director of the Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza, has paid tribute to his colleague Dr Ahmad al-Kahlout, the head of the hospital's intensive care unit. The Kamal Adwan is the only hospital in northern Gaza still functional in any form, …
(2024-11-30). 'We buried Mom on October 30 because we were waiting for Dad. We were sure he'd be home any minute'. haaretz.com Bar Godard's parents were murdered on October 7 and her father's body taken to Gaza. She says that he would not want soldiers to die in an effort to return his remains. On a possible return to Be'eri she says: 'I need to know they won't come to abduct me or murder me or rape me'…
(2024-11-30). 'Sedatives by the crate': How Israelis can help their pets deal with the anxiety of war. haaretz.com Air raid sirens, deafening fighter planes and explosions following the interception of missiles are making pets, and other animals, anxious — even to the point of needing psychiatric medication. Veterinarians recommend that owners project warmth and calm, or offer a treat, to help defuse fears…
(2024-11-30). Israel vs. the Israeli people: The state was supposed to protect us. Instead, it turned on us. haaretz.com The idea of the democratic state sought to offer a fair alternative to the one-way connection between humans and God. But similar to Russia, Venezuela and Syria, the Israeli state has now also turned against its citizens…
(2024-11-30). Chi Bara col Nucleare? Scopriamo le Carte. globalresearch.ca Il ministro degli Esteri Antonio Tajani ha cosਠdescritto il nuovo missile ipersonico russo Oreshnik a testate multiple non-nucleari, armabile anche di testate nucleari, che ha distrutto un impianto aerospaziale militare ucraino: "Io penso che sia come facevano gli antichi …
(2024-11-30). Romanian fascist Georgescu wins first round of presidential elections. wsws.org Responsibility for the rise of the far right lies primarily with nominally "left" forces, who have adapted to nationalism and supported NATO's war with Russia in Ukraine.
(2024-11-30). Unions, Democrats wind up opposition to closure of Charleroi, Pennsylvania glass plant. wsws.org A court ruling dismissing an anti-trust action by the state has cleared the way for Anchor Hocking to close its glass-making operation in Charleroi, eliminating the jobs of 330 workers.
(2024-11-30). Mass arrests at protest targeting Australian coal port in Newcastle. wsws.org The mass arrests, presided over by Labor, point to ruling-class fears of growing social opposition to environmental destruction, social inequality and war.
(2024-11-30). A letter to the Institute of Historical Research on Aidan Beatty's falsification of the life and politics of Gerry Healy. wsws.org This letter was sent to the Institute of Historical Research at the School of Advanced Study, University of London, which is sponsoring on December 2 an online seminar at which Professor Aidan Beatty will be speaking on "Gerry Healy and the WRP: Violence, Gender, and the Perils of Trotskyism."
(2024-11-30). General strike in Italy opposes fascist Prime Minister Meloni's austerity budget. wsws.org The strike in Italy by half a million workers is part of a global wave of struggles against inequality, war and authoritarian rule.
(2024-11-30). Pakistani army opens fire in brazen, US-backed massacre of pro-Imran Khan protest. wsws.org Khan is in prison because he fell afoul of US foreign policy—above all, US-NATO war plans against Russia and China.
(2024-11-30). Strike by more than 1,500 Woolworths warehouse workers enters second week. wsws.org The continuation of the strike into its second week reflects the determination of workers to fight. But to do so will require a rebellion against the United Workers Union bureaucracy.
(2024-11-30). Black Friday Actions in 30+ Countries Aim to 'Make Amazon Pay'. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-30). China and Mexico Stand Firm in the Face of Trump's Tariff Threats. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-30). Robert Sobukwe, the South African leader once as revered as Mandela. aljazeera.com Born 100 years ago, Sobukwe was a titan of South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle.
(2024-11-30). The Peoples Summit Vs The G20. popularresistance.org The G20 Summit, and this year, is being hosted in Brazil with a special focus on food insecurity. The G20 is a summit of the leaders of the top 20 economies around the world coming together to discuss issues around, as I said this year, food sovereignty. Well, they don't necessarily call it food sovereignty, but food insecurity. Also there are climate change trade deals, including Mercosur , which would be essentially like a free trade deal package with the European Union and other European countries, which is being heavily protested by a lot of the social movements, not just from Brazil, but throughout Nuestra A…
(2024-11-30). To The Last Ukrainian. popularresistance.org The U.S. is willing to (proxy-)fight Russia down to the last Ukrainian. | White House presses Ukraine to lower draft age to meet manpower needs against Russia | WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of those as young as 18. | A senior Biden administration official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the private consultations, said Wednesday that the outgoing Democratic administration wants Ukraine to lower the mobilization a…
(2024-11-30). China And Mexico Stand Firm In The Face Of Trump's Tariff Threats. popularresistance.org Several days ago, the president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, announced his intention to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian products until the arrival of migrants and drugs, especially fentanyl, allegedly from Mexico and Canada is reduced. | In a post on his social network Truth Social, the incoming far-right president reaffirmed his xenophobic positions on immigration and blamed Mexico, China, and Canada for the appearance of fentanyl in the country. "As everyone is aware, thousands of people are pouring through Mexico and Canada, bringing Crime and Drugs at levels never seen before.
(2024-11-30). Wisconsin Approves Pipeline Reroute Near Bad River Reservation. popularresistance.org According to Indigenous water protectors, it's not a matter of whether a pipeline will rupture and leak, but when. The federal government's own data supports this, with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration reporting that there were 1.5 incidents per day in 2023. | But in northern Wisconsin on the Bad River Reservation, the incontrovertible claim that the safest way to build a pipeline is not to build one at all isn't being heeded. | On Nov. 14, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) granted the Canadian pipeline corporation Enbridge the permits needed to proceed with a plan to b…
(2024-11-30). Emergency Summit Regarding Antarctic Meltdown. popularresistance.org Hundreds of scientists gathered in Australia for an "emergency summit" within the auspices of the inaugural Australian Antarctic Research Conference d/d November 2024. This gathering of 450 mostly "early-career" polar scientists flexed scientific muscles to alert the world to the what's happening to our planet, taking off the gloves and coming out swinging. They claim we're got a bigger problem than generally realized: "Efforts to slow down climate change through coordinated global action are paramount to protect the future of Australia, Antarctica, and our planet," Ibid.
(2024-11-30). Banderazo contra el bloqueo a Cuba en ciudad chilena de Valdivia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (RHC) Un banderazo contra el bloqueo de Estados Unidos a Cuba se realizó en la Plaza de la República de la ciudad chilena de Valdivia, como parte del XXVIII Encuentro Nacional de Solidaridad.
(2024-11-30). Recuerdan levantamiento armado en Santiago de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (RHC) Cuba rememora el levantamiento armado protagonizado hace hoy 68 años por el Movimiento 26 de Julio para apoyar el desembarco de Fidel Castro en el yate Granma por la costa oriental de Cuba.
(2024-11-30). Indio Gukesh por tomar ventaja en final del Mundial de ajedrez. radiohc.cu Singapur, 30 nov (PL).- El indio Dommaraju Gukesh tratará este sábado de aprovechar la ventaja de conducir las piezas blancas para tomar ventaja en la final del Campeonato Mundial de ajedrez de Singapur 2024 ante el chino Ding Liren en la quinta ronda.
(2024-11-30). Arrogant display of U. S. financial power. workers.org 
Gautam Adani, ranked the second richest man in India and the 22nd richest man in the world by Forbes, was indicted in New York on Nov. 20 on charges rising from the Foreign Corrupt Practices (FCP) Act, a U.S. anti-bribery law. A few days later, federal prosecutors issued arrest warrants . . . |
(2024-11-30). Portugal: Belated fruits of the November 1975 coup. workers.org 
November 24, 2024 The analysis that Raposo, editor of jornalmudardevida.net, wrote about the Nov. 25, 1975, coup by the anti-communist wing of the Armed Forces Movement in Portugal contains important lessons for working-class revolutionaries worldwide. The most important lesson is that the essential step of the political class struggle is . . . |
(2024-11-30). Safety of Minorities: India, Bangladesh trade charges against each other. ummid.com India and Bangladesh are trading charges against each other over the safety of minorities in the two countries.
(2024-11-30). QR Code and More — What PAN 2.0 offers? ummid.com The Union Cabinet Tuesday November 26, 2024 approved PAN 2.0 — an upgraded version of the existing PAN card or Permanent Account Number.
(2024-11-30). Georgia's South University turns 125. ummid.com South University (SU) has completed 125 years of establishment, and to celebrate the occasion the university has planned a time capsule ceremony and reception at its historic Savannah campus on December 5, 2024.
(2024-11-30). How Diversity and Inclusion Shape the Future of Banking Services. ummid.com The banking sector, with its rich heritage, is increasingly recognizing diversity and inclusion as vital for fostering growth and driving innovation.
(2024-11-30). Huawei, JAC joint launch Maextro S800 to take on Rolls Royce, Mercedes. ummid.com Chinese tech giant Huawei and automobile leader JAC Group have joined hands to launch Maextro S800 luxury sedan that aims to take on leading car brands Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Maybach and Bentley.
(2024-11-30). Jammu and Kashmir New Reservation Policy is Injustice to Open Merit. ummid.com The case of reservation in Jammu and Kashmir is strange, something which is not found in other states of India.
(2024-11-30). JPC on Waqf Amendment Bill gets extension. ummid.com The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) formed to scrutinize the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 had on Wednesday passed a resolution seeking extension till the Parliament's Budget Session to be held in February 2025.
(2024-11-30). India: Demonization of Religious Minorities. ummid.com The RSS, BJP and their affiliates take every opportunity to deepen the demonization of religious minorities, and despite legal provisions to punish them mostly they go unpunished.
(2024-11-30). Jamiat Ulama announces 5L aid for Sambhal victims' families. ummid.com The Jamiat Ulama i Hind has announced INR 5 Lakh each to the families of the deceased killed during the protest over survey of Sambhal Jama Masjid.
(2024-11-30). Emergency Summit re Antarctic Meltdown. dissidentvoice.org "Runaway ice loss causing rapid and catastrophic sea level rise is possible within our lifetimes." (Source: "Our Science, Your Future: Next Generation of Antarctic Scientists Call for Collaborative Action," Australian Antarctic Research Conference, November 22, 2024) Hundreds of scientists gathered in Australia for an "emergency summit" within the auspices of the inaugural Australian Antarctic Research …
(2024-11-30). Emergency Summit re Antarctic Meltdown. pressenza.com "Runaway ice loss causing rapid and catastrophic sea level rise is possible within our lifetimes." (Source: Our Science, Your Future: Next Generation of Antarctic Scientists Call for Collaborative Action, Australian Antarctic Research Conference, November 22, 2024) | Hundreds of scientists gathered in Australia for an "emergency summit" under the auspices of the inaugural Australian Antarctic Research Conference d/d November 2024. This gathering of 450 mostly "early-career" polar scientists flexed scientific muscles to alert the world to what's happening to our planet, taking off the gloves and coming out swingin…
(2024-11-30). Kosovo PM blames Serbia for explosion at canal supplying power plants. aljazeera.com Serbia calls claims 'baseless' and condemns blast as act that threatens 'fragile stability we are striving to maintain'.
(2024-11-30). Amazon faces Indian court scrutiny for labour conditions at warehouse. aljazeera.com Workers detail stories of an unsafe work environment and unreasonable targets at a major warehouse.
(2024-11-30). Why has Palestinian Authority's Mahmoud Abbas nominated a successor now? aljazeera.com Rawhi Fattouh has been named to take over as interim president if Abbas steps down due to ill health.
(2024-11-30). How Suriname and Guyana plan to share oil and gas wealth with citizens. aljazeera.com Suriname will distribute revenues from new oil and gas discoveries among its more than 600,000 citizens.
(2024-11-30). North Korea's Kim says Russia has right to self-defence against Ukraine. aljazeera.com Pyongyang will 'invariably support' Russia 'to defend its sovereignty', Kim tells visiting Russian defence chief.
(2024-11-30). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,010. aljazeera.com These were the key developments on the 1,010th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
(2024-11-30). At least 27 dead after boat capsizes in Nigeria. aljazeera.com Latest tragedy to hit busy waterways leaves more than 100 missing, with causes ranging from turbulence to age of vessel.
(2024-11-30). Ukrainian men face sexual torture in Russian detention centres: UN. aljazeera.com The UN says most reported cases of sexual violence against men occur in detention centres.
(2024-11-30). US approves $385m arms sale to Taiwan. aljazeera.com Deal includes spare parts for fighter jets and radar systems as President Lai heads to Pacific, with stops in US.
(2024-11-30). Myanmar: International Criminal Court Prosecutor requests arrest warrant for military leader in key step towards accountability for crimes against Rohingya. fidh.org
(2024-11-30). Lebanon: Displaced and trading innocence for resilience in the suburbs of Beirut. icrc.org
(2024-11-30). The CADTM International network condemns the cowardice of Northern governments in response to the climate emergency. cadtm.org
(2024-11-30). Ireland election: its economic model under threat? cadtm.org
(2024-11-30). Escalation in Syria: Islamists Loyal to Turkey Launch Attack on Kurdish Areas. pressenza.com By the Kurdistan National Congress (KNK) | Tal Rifaat is home to several hundred thousand Kurdish refugees who were forced to flee in 2018 following Turkey's war of aggression on EfràÆn (Afrin) in violation of international law. Since then, the SNA, an alliance of various Islamist organizations and former IS fighters, and the Turkish army have controlled the region. Human rights organizations fear that the SNA's attacks could once again drive refugees out of EfràÆn. Ethnic cleansing of the Kurdish population took place in Efrin during the Turkish occupation. Since then, Turkey has expelled the majorit…
(2024-11-30). Protecting the International Criminal Court and upholding victims' rights amid crises and threats: FIDH recommendations to the 23rd Assembly of States Parties. fidh.org
(2024-11-30). Do you have a HOPIUM Addiction? dissidentvoice.org 
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(2024-11-30). Comicomment: U.S. obsession with hegemony threatens the world. ecns.cn The U.S. has increasingly used "national security" as a justification to impose trade barriers, blacklist foreign companies, and impose sanctions, disrupting global trade and economic stability. Economic coercion has become a key tool in U.S. foreign policy, undermining the global trade system and threatening international order.
(2024-11-30). China Weekly (Nov.23-29). ecns.cn
(2024-11-30). InsightsÔΩúInternational voice: Global green transition requires overcoming barriers rather than high tariffs. ecns.cn In October, the European Union (EU) decided to impose definitive countervailing duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) for a period of five years. In addition, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatened on Monday to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China as soon as he takes office. In this regard, some voices in the international community hold that these actions do no good to addressing climate change but hinder the pace of global green transition.
(2024-11-30). Insights | China's experience strenghtens global agricultural supply chains for sustainablity: FAO Representative. ecns.cn China's innovative practices in green agricultural development provide valuable insights for the world, said Vinod Ahuja, the representative ad interim of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations for China, in an exclusive interview with China News Network at the ongoing Second China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2024-11-30). Digital trade development key to growth. ecns.cn Pan said China has played a pivotal role in promoting global digital trade, speeding up the construction of digital infrastructure, and bolstering digital transformation and the development of cross-border e-commerce.
(2024-11-30). U.S. stands as China's second-largest portfolio investment recipient. ecns.cn China's portfolio investment assets in the United States stood at $291 billion by the end of June, taking up almost a quarter of the country's total external portfolio investment assets, official data showed on Friday.
(2024-11-30). Xi stresses adapting Marxism to Chinese context. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has called for innovation in studying Marxist theory in the new era, urging greater efforts to adapt Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of the times.
(2024-11-30). New rules on fully foreign hospitals set. ecns.cn China's recent move to allow the establishment of wholly owned foreign hospitals in nine regions is primarily aimed at providing diversified medical services for both foreigners living in the nation and Chinese people.
(2024-11-30). HK, Macao visit restrictions eased. ecns.cn Central authorities on Friday relaxed restrictions to allow residents in selected areas of Guangdong province to visit Hong Kong and Macao more frequently, just in time for the peak travel season.
(2024-11-30). Trucking firm found responsible for suffocation deaths. ecns.cn The Pingdingshan Emergency Management Bureau in Henan province has released its investigative report on an incident in which eight women suffocated to death while being transported in a refrigerated truck in June.
(2024-11-30). Xizang sees significant advances in healthcare. ecns.cn The health levels of residents in the Xizang autonomous region has reached an all-time high in history thanks to a combination of funds and medical aid projects dedicated to boosting the region's healthcare sector.
(2024-11-30). Educational 'marrying down' more common among women. ecns.cn
(2024-11-30). Rural road building program offers route out of poverty. ecns.cn China has made significant contributions to reducing poverty, improving people's well-being and promoting sustainable global development by sharing its experience and supporting rural road infrastructure construction in developing countries.
(2024-11-30). (W.E. Talk) "Internet plus rural revitalization" mode boosts new development formats with Chinese feature: Tsinghua scholar. ecns.cn
(2024-11-30). (W.E. Talk): Digital economy contributes much to rural revitalization through live commerce: Tsinghua scholar. ecns.cn
(2024-11-30). InsightsÔΩúFAO's Rep.: China's goal of food security and green development worth learning. ecns.cn The second China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) is being held from Tuesday to Saturday in Beijing. During an interview, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Representative ad interim in China Vinod Ahuja told China News Network that global agriculture is facing a lot of challenges, therefore, it needs a transformation by reducing carbon and water footprint of agriculture and making the whole supply chains much greener.
(2024-11-30). Cradle of Civilization: Liangzhu Ruins. ecns.cn "Liangzhu" means a beautiful islet in the water. First discovered in 1936 in the lower reaches of China's Yangtze river, the Liangzhu ruins gained world heritage status in 2019. So far, more than 350 sites of the Liangzhu Culture have been discovered, bearing witness to the existence of Chinese civilization over 5,000 years ago.
(2024-11-30). Southport stabbings: Who trained Axel Rudakubana? Could he have learnt from his father? expose-news.com Louise Uwacu, a Rwandan who fled from the criminal dictatorship of Paul Kagame and is now living in Canada as a refugee, has been asking some no-holds-barred questions about the links between …
(2024-11-30). Recrutamento foràßado causando graves problemas na sociedade ucraniana. globalresearch.ca As medidas de mobilizaàßà£o impopulares da Ucrânia já està£o a causar sérios problemas no país e a agravar significativamente as tensàµes internas. Recentemente, militares e civis ucranianos falaram aos meios de comunicaàßà£o ocidentais sobre as suas opiniàµes sobre o recrutamento, …
(2024-11-30). Opening Statement by Dr Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) At the event commemorating 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org Warsaw, 11 October 2024…
(2024-11-30). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures November 2024. icrc.org 9 May — 9 November 2024…
(2024-11-30). ICRC urges states to uphold the prohibitions of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Speech of Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the ICRC, on the occasion of the 5th Review Conference of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention, Siem Reap, 25 November 2024…
(2024-11-30). 2 migrants dead, one missing off Tunisia. newarab.com 
(2024-11-30). Armed men in speedboats take migrants off Libyan coast. newarab.com 
Armed men in two speedboats took off with women and children after a Dozens of men and boys who were aboard the overcrowded dinghy jumped into the sea, Doctors Without Borders said. The group's boat, Geo Barents, arrived at the scene in international waters on Thursday, rescuing 83 men and unaccompanied mi…
(2024-11-30). Gaza has descended into anarchy, says UN. newarab.com 
The Gaza Strip has descended into anarchy, with Palestinians are suffering "on a scale that has to be seen to be truly grasped", Ajith Sunghay, head of the UN Human Rights Office in the Palestinian territories, said after concluding his latest visit to the devastated Palestinian terri…
(2024-11-30). Greta Thunberg criticised after visit to Turkey's Kurdish region. newarab.com 
(2024-11-30). Hezbollah pledges to coordinate with army to implement truce. newarab.com 
The head of Hezbollah, It was h…
(2024-11-30). New York makes it illegal to forcefully remove hijab. newarab.com 
(2024-11-30). Senegal leader calls on France to close military bases. newarab.com 
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for the closure of French military bases in Senegal ahead of the upcoming 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre. | In an interview with AFP on Thursday, Faye said that France's military presence in Senegal is "incompatible" with the country's sovereignty. | The former tax inspector, who rose to power at the general election last March behind the promise of achieving Senegal's independence, said: "Sovereignty does not allow for foreign military presence on our soil." | However, Faye insisted that his call for the withdrawal of French troops should not be seen as a…
(2024-11-30). Ukraine's Zelensky names new land forces chief as changes needed. newarab.com 
(2024-11-30). Cuban official in Montevideo: Cuba is open to Uruguayan tourists. plenglish.com Montevideo, Nov 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuba has much to offer Uruguayan tourists, the island's tourism advisor for South America, José Antonio Aguilera, told tour operators here on Friday.
(2024-11-30). India: Avoidable By-polls, a Burden on Taxpayers. pressenza.com India's billion-plus population is watching an initiative under the 'one nation, one election' policy by the Union government in New Delhi proposing simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha, State legislative assemblies, and local government bodies across the country to reduce the electoral expenditure. But, the recent by-polls narrated a different story. | The special elections, conducted for 48 legislative assembly constituencies in 14 States (along with two Parliamentary constituencies in Kerala and Maharashtra) disclosed an important fact. No less than 41 assembly seats needed the by-polls as those were vacated b…
(2024-11-30). 10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won. pressenza.com
(2024-11-30). New Delhi chokes under toxic smog as air quality remains at hazardous levels. presstv.ir Residents of India's capital, New Delhi, found themselves surrounded by a blanket of smog on Friday as the air quality plunged to "hazardous" levels.
(2024-11-30). Riyadh 'urgently' seeks to boost ties with Tehran: Report. presstv.ir Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is "urgently" looking to strengthen ties with Iran before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, according to a report.
(2024-11-30). Over dozen killed in clashes amid violence targeting Pakistan's Shias. presstv.ir At least 13 people have been killed in clashes in northwest Pakistan where a fresh bout of Takfiri violence has targeted Shia Muslims.
(2024-11-30). Funeral Held for Iranian General Martyred in Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The funeral of General Kiomars Pourhashemi, an Iranian military adviser who was martyred in Syria a few days ago, was held in Tehran on Saturday, November 30.
(2024-11-30). Thailand: United Nations body concerned over detention conditions, torture, enforced disappearances. fidh.org
(2024-11-30). CPJ condemns 7-year jail sentence for Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu on spy charges. bbc.com
(2024-11-30). The abnormality: War promotion laws passed one after another. unitedworldint.com US Imperialism's "Encircling China" Strategy and Japan's steps. By Hiroshi Inagaki, Tokio / Japan In the current ordinary Diet session, the U.S. imperialist strategy for East Asia ("Encirclement of China" strategy) is being pushed forward to raise military expenditures and enact a number of war promotion laws to make Japan a war state in line …
(2024-11-30). Health workers returned from Gaza hold a news conference. youtube.com
(2024-11-30). There's a reason oil well sales are collapsing in California: Cleanup costs. grist.org 
For years, large drillers in California sold unprofitable wells to smaller companies willing to wring the last drops of oil out of them. The process essentially kicked the cost of cleaning up oil fields — pumping concrete down well bores, removing tanks and pipelines — to operators with less ability to pay for the eventual cleanup. | Policymakers and advocates predicted that taxpayers — not the oil companies themselves — would ultimately have to pay billions for remediation once those oil and gas operations ran dry. Unplugged wells emit climate-warming methane and pose long-term hazards…
(2024-11-30). It's not the end of the world!!! salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. It used to be said: [ŸÑŸêŸÉŸèŸÑŸêŸë ŸÇŸéŸàŸíŸÖŸç ŸàŸéÿßÿ±Ÿêÿ´ ŸàŸéŸÑŸêŸÉŸèŸÑŸêŸë ÿ£Ÿéÿ±Ÿíÿ∂Ÿç ÿ≠Ÿéÿßÿ±Ÿêÿ…
(2024-11-30). Cybersecurity in 2025: Essential Strategies for Business Owners. moguldom.com In 2025, cybersecurity isn't just a technical concern—it's a critical business imperative. As technology continues to evolve, so do the threats targeting businesses of all sizes. From sophisticated ransomware to AI-powered phishing schemes, cybercriminals are leveraging advanced tools to exploit vulnerabilities. For companies managing sensitive data, intellectual property, or even day-to-day operations online, the cost …
(2024-11-30). Online-Friendly Real Estate Investing 101: What You Need to Know Before Starting. moguldom.com Real estate investing is a very remote-friendly career; many investors can purchase and manage their properties from anywhere. Local real estate agents, contractors, and property managers can handle on site operations while you oversee investments digitally. While many beginner investors choose to stick close to home for their first property, it's not long before they …
(2024-11-30). Best Family-Friendly Bike Rides in St. Louis. moguldom.com St. Louis is a great family biking city with a load of scenic trails and parks that make for just a fun day out with the kids. Anyone looking for either short or extended rides for younger and older children, can find in St. Louis something for every taste, a place where families can get …
(2024-11-30). Revolutionizing Kerala's Higher Education: A Global Conclave Approach. devdiscourse.com Higher Education Minister R Bindu has emphasized the urgent need for a transformative overhaul of Kerala's higher education sector.
(2024-11-30). Raj Kundra Breaks Silence: Urges Media to Halt Dragging Shilpa Shetty Amid ED Probe. devdiscourse.com Business tycoon Raj Kundra issued a public plea urging media outlets to refrain from dragging his wife, actor Shilpa Shetty's name, into the ongoing Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation at his residence. Kundra emphasized his full compliance with the investigation while discrediting claims linking him to sensational allegations.
(2024-11-30). Delhi Police Officers Arrested in Bribery Scandal. devdiscourse.com Three Delhi Police officers have been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh to permit an illegal betting racket to operate.
(2024-11-30). Naxalite Commander Killed in Jharkhand Gunfight. devdiscourse.com A Naxalite associated with the People's Liberation Front of India was killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, police reported. The shootout erupted in Tomrom village in the Tebo police station area.
(2024-11-30). Ghatkopar Hoarding Collapse: Advertising Director Seeks Discharge. devdiscourse.com Bhavesh Bhinde, a director at an advertising firm, has approached the court seeking discharge from charges related to the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse incident that tragically killed 17 people. Bhinde claims the case was filed to quell public outrage.
(2024-11-30). Paving the Way for Maha Kumbh 2025: Road Infrastructure Overhaul in Uttar Pradesh. devdiscourse.com Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, alongside Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, assessed crucial road infrastructure projects aimed at supporting the forthcoming Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj.
(2024-11-30). Salman Ali Agha to Lead Pakistan in T20I Opener Against Zimbabwe. devdiscourse.com In a strategic move, Salman Ali Agha has been appointed captain of Pakistan's cricket team for their first T20I match against Zimbabwe, scheduled for Sunday at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. This comes on the heels of Pakistan's recent 2-1 triumph in the ODI series.
(2024-11-30). Star-Studded Begin to the 21st Marrakech Film Festival. devdiscourse.com The 21st Marrakech Film Festival commenced with a dazzling lineup of film industry stalwarts walking the red carpet. Key figures like Zoya Akhtar, a distinguished filmmaker, joined director Luca Guadagnino and Hollywood actors Andrew Garfield and Jacob Elordi in the jury panel.
(2024-11-30). Celebrating Diversity: Rainbow Lit Fest Shines on Love and Inclusivity. devdiscourse.com The upcoming Rainbow Lit Fest at Gulmohar Park Club will spotlight themes of love, gender identity, and inclusivity, convening over 80 national and international voices. Discussions, performances, and cultural exchanges will explore vital issues like identity, feminism, and public policy across two days of rich programming.
(2024-11-30). BJP Accuses AAP MLA of Extortion in Alleged Gangster Ties. devdiscourse.com In a contentious turn of events, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gaurav Bhatia has levied serious accusations against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Naresh Balyan. Speaking at a press conference in Delhi, Bhatia claimed that Balyan is embroiled in a money extortion racket allegedly involving a gangster, casting a shadow over the integrity of AAP.
(2024-11-30). Mahayuti Alliance's Next Chapter: Fadnavis Likely CM. devdiscourse.com The newly victorious Mahayuti alliance is set to form the Maharashtra government on December 5, with Devendra Fadnavis eyed as the likely future chief minister, according to a senior BJP official.
(2024-11-30). Thackeray Cousins at Crossroads: A Political Reconciliation? devdiscourse.com In a political scene rife with ambiguity, only Uddhav and Raj Thackeray can decide their future course, according to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve.
(2024-11-30). Rare Mahseer Fish Discovery in Odisha's Indravati River. devdiscourse.com Researchers at the Central University of Odisha have unveiled a significant discovery of two Mahseer fish species in the Indravati river system, southern Odisha, as confirmed by university officials.
(2024-11-30). Dramatic Twists Unfold in Australian Open Golf Tournaments. devdiscourse.com The drama is palpable at the Australian Open as Lucas Herbert surrendered his outright lead, now sharing the top spot with American Ryggs Johnston. Johnston's impressive 4-under 68 on Saturday brought him level with Herbert, who could only manage an even par 72. Both stand at 14-under, setting the stage for an electrifying final round.
(2024-11-30). Rain Disrupts India's Pink Ball Preparations. devdiscourse.com The relentless downpour led to the cancellation of the first day's play between India and the Prime Minister's XI, leaving players like Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill without essential practice with the Pink ball before the second Test against Australia in Adelaide.
(2024-11-30). New York Cowboys Stage Epic Comeback to Clinch USPL Playoff Spot. devdiscourse.com The New York Cowboys executed a remarkable comeback in Season 3 of the United States Premier League (USPL), securing a playoff position at Broward County Stadium, Florida. After a rocky start with three consecutive losses, the Cowboys faced a make-or-break fifth match against the California Golden Eagles.
(2024-11-30). Akashaba leads clean sweep of Uganda Veterinary Association elections. independent.co.ug 
‚ú≥ PRESIDENT Andrew Akashaba 111 Ben Ssenkeera 59 Joseph Byaruhanga 20 David Okello 10 Ismail Asiimwe 4 ‚ú≥ VICE PRESIDENT Joshua Waiswa 102 Madrine Sitenda 99 ‚ú≥GENERAL SECRETARY David Eseru 78 Silver Masiko 74 William Blatter 50 ‚ú≥ DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY Bill Kizito Sseguya (unopposed) ‚ú≥ TREASURER Geoffrey Mukama 100 Jesse Mutesasira 61 Justine Wobusobozi 41 ‚ú≥ DEPUTY TREASURER Michael …
(2024-11-30). Bugisu Cooperative Union demands gov't intervention to combat landslides. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bugisu Cooperative Union (BCU) are seeking government intervention over the persistent landslides which have claimed lives. Bugisu is one of the sub-regions prone to landslides. On Wednesday over 20 people were killed in landslides in the districts of Bududa, Bulambuli, Sironko and Namisindwa. John Musila, the Vice Chairperson of …
(2024-11-30). Bulambuli: Gov't gives shs5 million to relatives of landslide victims. independent.co.ug 
Bulambuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has provided financial assistance to families affected by the recent landslide in Buluganya Sub-County, Bulambuli District. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja delivered UGX 5 million in cash to the relatives of each person who lost their life in the landslide that struck on Wednesday this week. During her …
(2024-11-30). BYABASHAIJA: No Vet Doctor should be poor. independent.co.ug 
Mbarara, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Even Uganda Prisons boss Dr Johnson Omuhunde Rwashote Byabashaija can run, but he cannot hide. After nearly four decades 'hiding' from his colleagues in the veterinary sector, he confessed on Thursday that, "I can probably say I am back to the profession". He made the admission as he gave …
(2024-11-30). Europe promotes bicycle transport in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The European Union (EU) has joined local initiatives to promote emission-free mobility as part of efforts to transform Kampala into a greener, smarter city. In partnership with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), the EU Delegation in Uganda is encouraging more Ugandans to adopt bicycling as an alternative to …
(2024-11-30). KCCA officials embroiled in Busega market stall scandal. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | A group of businesspeople from various parts of Kampala have accused Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) officials of fraudulently selling them stalls in the new Busega Market, which was designated to accommodate roadside vendors free of charge. On Thursday and Friday, the Minister for Kampala, Misa Kabanda, and Kampala Resident …
(2024-11-30). UBOS, MoH flag off teams to conduct malaria indicator survey. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is set to conduct a countrywide malaria indicator survey with data collection scheduled to start on Sunday. The results of this survey which is intended to obtain national estimates of the prevalence of malaria and its risk factors in addition to checking the levels …
(2024-11-30). Uganda aims to reduce drowning deaths by 25% in 2025. independent.co.ug 
Urgent call to action as 2.5 Million Ugandans reported to have lost their lives to drowning in the last decade. Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commissioner, International and Transboundary Water Affairs, Ministry of Water and Environment, Eng. Sowed Sewagude, has called for collective action in addressing the rising cases of drowning deaths which have …
(2024-11-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: A cardiologist's tips for a healthy heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Today's age of quick access to information, constant updates on medical advancements and health recommendations make it easy to get overwhelmed. But when it comes to maintaining a healthy heart, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, has some important and simple tips he'd like to share with everyone. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-11-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to make healthy holiday food choices. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org During Thanksgiving, food often takes center stage at gatherings of friends and family. The focus is on turkey, pie and all the sides. But it also can challenge healthy eating habits. Andrea Delgado, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, says that by paying attention to how much you eat and how often, you can make healthy food choices during the holidays. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 01) is in the downloads at the end…
(2024-11-30). (VIDEO) Laparoscopic Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatic cancer begins in the pancreas, which is located behind the stomach. It is often difficult to detect early because symptoms typically appear only after the cancer has spread. As a result, it is usually diagnosed at an advanced stage, which complicates treatment. One key treatment option is the Whipple procedure, a complex surgery that removes the head of the pancreas. There are three approaches to this challenging surgery: open, laparoscopic and robotic. Dr. Michael Kendrick, a hepatobiliary…
(2024-11-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Knowing your family health history could save your life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Does cancer, kidney disease or high blood pressure run in your family? Knowing your family health history is crucial. The holidays are the perfect time to share family health information with your loved ones. The Office of the Surgeon General declared Thanksgiving as National Family History Day to encourage families to share information about family medical issues that may be inherited or passed down through genetics. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says…
(2024-11-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Kitchen hand injuries to watch out for. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's the time of year when families and friends are gathering and celebrating the holidays. And usually, it happens in the room that tends to be the center of many gatherings — the kitchen. It's also where accidents, often hand injuries, can happen, especially when alcohol is involved. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, says he's seen many unfortunate hand injuries and he urges everyone to celebrate safely and use extra caution in the kitchen…
(2024-11-30). Home blood pressure monitoring benefits Dan Knapp. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images At 77, Dan Knapp prioritizes his health. "For the past twelve years, I've scheduled annual visits to monitor my conditions," says Knapp, a longtime patient at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. "It gives me peace of mind, knowing I'm doing everything I can to stay ahead of any potential issues." During these visits, Dan meets with his primary care team to discuss medication and lifestyle changes that may affect his well-being. The team…
(2024-11-30). What makes oatmeal the ideal breakfast for heart health and weight loss? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Oatmeal is a nutritious, inexpensive and versatile way to incorporate whole grains into your diet and help you start your morning off right. Oats made history when they became the first food with a Food and Drug Administration health claim label in 1997. This claim was related to heart health and showed that intake of whole oat products decreased blood cholesterol levels. What makes oats so healthy? Oats contain a type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which lowers blood…
(2024-11-30). Mayo researchers develop AI-enhanced strategy to personalize medication alerts. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Jean Marrero-Polanco (left ) and Caroline Grant (right) collaborate on concepts for their study. Courtesy of Marrero-Polanco and Grant. Electronic health records are increasingly including technology-aided predictions of how patients may respond to specific medications, known as pharmacogenomic alerts. Two Mayo Clinic Ph.D. candidates are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to make these alerts more actionable and less intrusive for clinicians, who can suffer from alert overload. In a new study, Ph.D….
(2024-11-30). Why Thanksgiving is the perfect time to share family health history. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As you gather around the table this Thanksgiving to share meals, stories and traditions, consider taking a moment to talk about something that could save lives: your family's health history. Thanksgiving Day is recognized as Family Health History Day, a national call to raise awareness of inherited health risks. Mayo Clinic experts are encouraging families to use the holiday to identify these risks and take proactive steps toward prevention. "Hereditary conditions range from autoimmune disorders…
(2024-11-30). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic performs successful face transplant, restoring vital functions for Michigan man A Michigan man can blink, swallow, smile and breathe through his nose for the first time in a decade thanks to a face transplant performed at Mayo Clinic. This transformative and complex procedure underscores Mayo Clinic's skilled multidisciplinary surgical team who provide hope to patients…
(2024-11-30). Mayo Clinic researchers develop new AI tools to reveal seizure hotspots, improve patient care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Mayo Clinic researchers have developed new artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools to pinpoint specific regions of the brain with seizure hotspots more quickly and accurately in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. Their study, published in Nature Communications Medicine, highlights the potential of AI to revolutionize epilepsy treatment by interpreting brain waves during electrode implantation surgery. This transformative approach could significantly reduce the time patients spend in the hospital, accelerating the identification and removal of seizure-generating…
(2024-11-30). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Managing multiple sclerosis: Types and treatments. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I started dealing with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) a year ago. I have good days and bad days dealing with symptoms. But I have improved with a new medication. I have realized there's a lot to learn about MS. Before this started for me, I did not even know different MS forms existed and that not all people have the same symptoms. People see me and say I look fine. But it…
(2024-11-30). Pakistan: United Nations Human Rights Committee calls for urgent reforms echoing civil society recommendations. fidh.org
(2024-11-30). Declaración sobre las acusaciones de conducta indebida contra el fiscal de la Corte Penal Internacional Karim Khan. fidh.org
(2024-11-30). Israeli Forces Shoot Two, Injure Others, Near Nablus. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot two Palestinian young men and injured several citizens after invading the village of Iraq Burin, south of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. The army also invaded towns and villages in the governorates of Jenin, Bethlehem, and Hebron. Media sources said that occupation forces stormed the village of Iraq Burin, on …
(2024-11-30). (W.E. Talk) Former UN Under-Secretary-General: China's green transition fascinates the world. ecns.cn The 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) took place from November 11 to 22 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This pivotal event highlights the global focus on climate change, particularly from developing nations, as they seek solutions and hope for significant progress.
(2024-11-30). China's 5G users reach about 1 billion. ecns.cn The first 10 months of 2024 saw China's steady progress in 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT) development, with a sustained expansion in user base.
(2024-11-30). China extends tariff exemptions on certain U.S. goods until Feb 28, 2025. ecns.cn China will continue to exempt certain U.S. goods from additional tariffs until the end of February next year, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council said Friday.
(2024-11-30). China calls on firms to eliminate political pressure following BBC report on Uniqlo boss' Xinjiang remarks. ecns.cn Cotton produced in China's Xinjiang region is among the best in the world. We hope that relevant companies can eliminate political pressure and negative interference, and make independent business decisions that align with their own interests.
(2024-11-30). China and Singapore relation in numbers. ecns.cn Located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore's strategic position at the Strait of Malacca transformed it from a fishing village into a global trade hub. | Today, it thrives as a global maritime hub with thriving trade, finance, and one of the world's busiest container ports.
(2024-11-30). "ÄêUnlocking Chinese Cities"ÄëCradle of Skiing: Altay invites global ski lovers to snowy adventure. ecns.cn The hit Chinese TV drama "To the Wonder" has transformed Altay in Xinjiang into a dream destination for many. But Altay will surprise you much more than that.
(2024-11-30). China's next-generation BeiDou system to be more technologically advanced. ecns.cn China aims to complete the building of a more advanced, powerful, and efficient next-generation BeiDou navigation system (BDS) by 2035, according to a development plan released by the China Satellite Navigation Office on Thursday.
(2024-11-30). China makes breakthrough in xenotransplantation with gene-edited pig kidney surviving 184 days in macaque. ecns.cn An research team has achieved a major breakthrough, with a gene-edited pig kidney surviving in a macaque for an unprecedented 184 days. This marks the first step toward successful xenotransplantation in China, according to a release by the hospital on Friday.
(2024-11-30). UK college teacher quits job to knit sweaters for penguins in Antarctica. ecns.cn A Chinese student studying in the UK said her tutor, who quit her job to knit sweaters for penguins in Antarctica, has stirred up heated online debate. The charitable act, which sounds humorous, is in fact a real initiative.
(2024-11-30). China, Russia militaries patrol Sea of Japan airspace. ecns.cn The Chinese and Russian militaries carried out a joint strategic aerial patrol in the relevant airspace of the Sea of Japan, the Ministry of National Defense announced on Friday.
(2024-11-30). China pledges to improve copyright law. ecns.cn China has pledged to improve its copyright governance and protection by the rule of law in this information age, so as to promote high-quality development of the industry, officials and experts said.
(2024-11-30). Crush At Gaza Bakery Claims Three Lives Amid Food Shortages. indybay.org Desperation soars as families struggle for daily sustenance, leading to tragic stampede. Hearts around the world responded to the tragedy, prompting various countries, including Canada, to announce humanitarian aid. Canada's International Development Minister, Ahmed Hussen, responded to the mounting crisis with pledges of support amounting to $50 million for Palestinian humanitarian assistance to provide urgently needed food and shelter. ùôîùôöùô©, ùôñùô® ùô©…
(2024-11-30). All EU states 'obligated' to execute ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu: EU spokesperson. presstv.ir Most states and rights groups have already praised the court's decision to issue long-awaited arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant.
(2024-11-30). Israel violates Lebanon truce, mounts deadly attacks on Gaza. presstv.ir The Israeli military conducts fresh attacks on Lebanon in violation of a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah and ramps up its deadly strikes on Gaza.
(2024-11-30). Yemeni protesters hail Lebanon's 'historic' victory over Israel. presstv.ir Yemenis hold extensive marches to celebrate the Lebanese resistance's victory against the Israeli regime.
(2024-11-30). German arms exports to Israel increase, contradicting government reports. indybay.org New figures show that Germany's export of arms to Israel have increased sharply from August onwards, with a much higher figure than was previously reported for the year thus far. | Published on 24/10/2024…
(2024-11-30). Resurgence of terrorism in Syria 'American-Zionist plot' after failure in Lebanon: Iran. presstv.ir Iran calls resurgence of Takfiri terrorism in northern Syria the outcome of an American-Israeli project.
(2024-11-30). Hezbollah leader hails 'great sacrifices', says resistance crushed Israeli enemy. presstv.ir Hezbollah's secretary general hails the Lebanese resistance movement's fighters over their stellar performance in the face of months-long deadly Israeli escalation.
(2024-11-30). Hamas condemns Israel's brutal crime against civilians. presstv.ir Hamas has condemned the brutal crime of Israel's attacks on two residential buildings in northern Gaza that killed at least 75 people.
(2024-11-30). Western media's hall of shame with pro-Israeli bias. presstv.ir Despite inclement weather conditions, hundreds of protesters gathered outside Belfast City Hall to highlight their concerns regarding media bias in favor of the Israeli regime.
(2024-11-30). Nine settlers wounded in resistance operation in West Bank. presstv.ir As many as nine illegal settlers are wounded, three of them seriously, in a resistance operation targeting a bus in the central part of the occupied West Bank.
(2024-11-30). Nuclear arms race: US planning to spend $140bn to upgrade atomic arsenal. presstv.ir The report warns the US plan could generate a nuclear arms race with China and Russia.
(2024-11-30). Justice Department Complaint Filed for Murder of Raymond Mattia, Tohono O'odham. indybay.org
(2024-11-30). World Food Programme refuses to supply flour to Gaza families lined up at bakeries. indybay.org Gaza's Government Media Office says hunger and suffering among Palestinians in the besieged enclave have reached "catastrophic" levels, and called on the World Food Programme (WFP) to "uphold its duty" and resume the distribution of much-needed flour.
(2024-11-30). Saturday 11/30: The universal Land Acknowledgement walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the | American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2024-11-30). Wednesday 12/4: Close Guantánamo NOW! indybay.org 24th Street BART…
(2024-11-30). The East Bay Holiday Blues Music Links. indybay.org The East Bay Holiday Blues Music Links:…
(2024-11-30). Time To Prepare For A Fascist Government And Attacks On The Unions and Oppressed. indybay.org The need for a united front to defend working people and the oppressed is a key task. A fascist government will launch violent, racist and murderous attacks on the oppressed. Only a united front of the entire working class can organize and defend against the coming assaults. We also need a mass democratic working class party as a political alternative to the Democrats and Republicans. Relying on the Democrats to confront fascism has been shown to be utopian and dangerous.
(2024-11-30). Time and Being. indybay.org
(2024-11-30). Russia blasts 'terrorist attacks on Syria sovereignty', hopes for rapid restoration of order. presstv.ir Russia has slammed the renewed terrorist attacks in Syria as a violation of the Arab country's sovereignty.
(2024-11-30). Iran says will 'resolutely' pursue dialogue with E3 'in near future'. presstv.ir A senior Iranian diplomat says Tehran and the European troika agree to pursue dialogue in the near future.
(2024-11-30). Dairy cows given synthetic additive in feed to hit net zero. wattsupwiththat.com Surely the safety of humans should be the number one consideration, not methane reduction?>
(2024-11-30). Bhopal gas tragedy survivors denounce Justicemakers Mela 2024. ummid.com Leaders of four organizations of survivors of the Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal have jointly condemned the "Justicemakers Mela 2024" to be held in the City from November 29th for being sponsored by Tri-legal.
(2024-11-30). SC halts Trial Court's Survey of Sambhal Jama Masjid. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Friday November 29, 2024 paused the Trial Court's order to conduct the survey of Sambhal Jama Masjid.
(2024-11-30). EcoWaste Coalition Backs Recall of Mini Toy Sets with Toxic Resins. pressenza.com 
FDA Announces Recall of Specific Miniverse Toys Due to Health-damaging Acrylates | 30 November 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition gave the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a thumbs up for issuing a toy safety advisory that will protect children from being harmed by acrylates in liquid form, which pose a safety risk to consumers, especially kids. | The FDA through Advisory No. 2024-1621 issued on November 28 and posted on the agency's website on November 29 informed the public about the voluntary recall of 15 specific types of Miniverse mini toys for containing hydroxyethyl methacryl…
(2024-11-30). ICC Prosecutor seeks warrant against Myanmar Army Chief. ummid.com Karim A.A. Khan KC, ICC Prosecutor, Wednesday (November 27, 2024) said he is filing an application in the International Criminal Court seeking arrest warrant against Myanmar Army Chief and Acting President, Min Aung Hlaing, over his brutal suppression and persecution of Rohingya Muslims.
(2024-11-30). Nicolás Maduro evoca Convenio Integral de Cooperación Venezuela-Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (RHC) El presidente Nicolás Maduro destacó hoy que Cuba y Venezuela tienen el récord mundial de solidaridad, cooperación y hermandad verdadera, gracias al Convenio Integral de Cooperación firmado hace 24 años por los comandantes Fidel Castro y Hugo Chávez.
(2024-11-30). Cuba protege su patrimonio geológico. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (RHC) Como ventanas al pasado de la tierra califican los especialistas a los geoparques, territorios con límites claramente definidos, que albergan un patrimonio geológico de marcado interés científico y educativo.
(2024-11-30). En torno a la noticia para no olvidar. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (RHC) El presidente electo en EEUU, Donald Trump, prometió poner fin a la guerra entre Rusia y Ucrania. Quedan dos meses para que Trump asuma la presidencia y la guerra se intensifica.
(2024-11-30). Recordarán en Cuba aniversario 68 del desembarco del yate Granma. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (RHC) Con el panel La epopeya del Granma: proa a la esperanza, escritores e intelectuales cubanos recordarán este lunes, en la Librería habanera Fayad Jamís, el aniversario 68 del desembarco del yate Granma, hecho que trasciende hoy la historia.
(2024-11-30). Conocer Bolsonaro de plan para asesinar a Lula sacudió Brasil. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (RHC) La confirmación que el exmandatario Jair Bolsonaro conocía del plan elaborado por militares para asesinar al entonces presidente electo Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, tras las elecciones de 2022, agitó Brasil en semana que termina hoy.
(2024-11-30). Señalan inequidad en atención de salud en Uruguay. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (RHC) El próximo gobierno del Frente Amplio tendrá que revertir la inequidad en la atención sanitaria en Uruguay, opinó hoy el exsubsecretario de Salud Pública, Leonel Briozzo.
(2024-11-30). Recibe Cuba otro donativo venezolano para los damnificados por el paso de huracanes. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (RHC) Un donativo proveniente de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela arribó la víspera Cuba por la terminal de contenedores de la Zona Especial de Desarrollo Mariel, con destino a los damnificados del reciente huracán que azotó al occidente del país.
(2024-11-30). Conmemoran en Nicaragua aniversario 68 de las FAR. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (RHC) El aniversario 68 del desembarco del Yate Granma y Día de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR) se conmemoró en Managua donde se resaltaron las tradiciones de lucha que mantiene hoy esa institución militar.
(2024-11-30). Titular juvenil del orbe cubana debutará en mundial de pesas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (ACN).- La titular juvenil del orbe cubana Marifélix Sarría partirá el próximo 9 de diciembre hacia Manama, capital de Bahréin, para participar en el Campeonato Mundial de Levantamiento de pesas, certamen en el que estarán los mejores exponentes de este deporte.
(2024-11-30). Debutará Cuba ante Portugal en mundial de voleibol de 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (ACN) El equipo masculino de Cuba debutará ante Portugal en el grupo D del Campeonato Mundial de Voleibol, certamen que reunirá a 32 selecciones repartidas en ocho apartados del 12 al 28 de septiembre de 2025 en Filipinas.
(2024-11-30). Chapeando: El decreto tergiversado (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu La importante norma jurídica, que a todas luces busca preparar al país para alcanzar antes de 2030 más de un 24 por ciento de generación eléctrica a partir de fuentes renovables, ha sido presentada de la peor manera posible en los medios de la contrarrevolución. No se está decretando ningún apagón de 72 horas consecutivas. Y es falso que el decreto obligue a todos los actores económicos a buscarse fuentes de energía renovable como puedan.
(2024-11-30). Bagua S.R.L: Excelencia y calidad de snacks para la familia cubana. cubadebate.cu Crujientes y adictivos, así son los snacks que la mipyme matancera Bagua S.R.L lanzó en la pasada edición de la Feria Internacional de La Habana (Fihav 2024) bajo la marca Pikaitos. Emplazada en el municipio de Colón, la fábrica produce en ocho horas de 20 mil a 25 mil paquetes.
(2024-11-30). Palestina condenó respaldo de EE.UU. a agresión israelí contra Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (RHC) Palestina acusó hoy otra vez a Estados Unidos de brindar apoyo político, financiero y militar a Israel para continuar su campaña bélica contra Gaza, donde se reportan más de 44 mil muertos desde octubre de 2023.
(2024-11-30). Dispuestos agricultores a apoyar recuperación en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (RHC) Los agricultores de Cuba manifestaron hoy su disposición a incrementar la producción de alimentos, con el propósito de apoyar las gestiones gubernamentales para resarcir los daños causados por los recientes fenómenos naturales.
(2024-11-30). Cuarto lugar para Yerisbel Miranda en Continental de Ajedrez. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (JIT).- La cubana Yerisbel Miranda selló con triunfo su paso por el Campeonato Continental Femenino de Ajedrez de Santo Domingo 2024, en República Dominicana, y quedó a las puertas de un podio copado por Estados Unidos.
(2024-11-30). Pedro Martínez Pírez, la huella imborrable en el corazón de sus amigos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 nov (RHC) Minutos después de conocerse la infausta noticia del fallecimiento en esta capital del destacado periodista cubano, revolucionario, martiano y fidelista, Pedro Martínez Pírez (28 de noviembre de 2024), una ola de mensajes inundó las redes sociales y cuanto medio de comunicación existe al alcance de quienes enarbolan su amistad como estandarte.
(2024-11-30). Orsi, con respeto y diálogo, enfatiza en la honestidad. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (RHC) El triunfo electoral del Frente Amplio en Uruguay tras cinco años en la oposición al gobierno conservador del presidente Luis Lacalle Pou, fue celebrado por militantes y seguidores, aunque pronto el presidente electo, Yamandú Orsi, se dedique de lleno al trabajo.
(2024-11-30). Realizan en Cuba taller regional de proyectos cinematográficos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (RHC) Los Estudios de Animación Icaic (Instituto Cubano de Arte e Industria Cinematográficos) abren sus puertas hoy en esta capital al VIIII Taller de Desarrollo de Proyectos Cinematográficos para Centroamérica y el Caribe del Programa Ibermedia.
(2024-11-30). Recorre Díaz-Canel territorio de Santa Clara. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, y el secretario de Organización del Comité Central, Roberto Morales Ojeda recorrieron entidades de importancia socioeconómica en Santa Clara…
(2024-11-30). China y Cuba abordan uso de Nimotuzumab en cáncer de cuello uterino. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 nov (RHC) Especialistas chinos y cubanos debatieron hoy sobre los últimos avances en la lucha contra el cáncer de cuello uterino a partir del uso del Nimotuzumab.
(2024-11-30). El Jardín Botánico Nacional se recupera tras el paso de Rafael (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El Jardín Botánico Nacional también sufrió la furia del huracán Rafael. Arboles e instalaciones muestran todavía hoy el impacto del fenómeno natural. El director general de esta institución, Carlos Manuel Pérez Cuevas, comentó a Cubadebate en entrevista exclusiva algunas de las principales afectaciones y las medidas pertinentes tomadas para recuperar en el menor tiempo posible todos los espacios del lugar.
(2024-11-30). De la condena de Cuba al genocidio en Palestina y la distribución de gas licuado hablamos en Las 3 del día (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Sobre la Tribuna Antimperialista en apoyo a Palestina realizada en Sancti Spíritus con la presencia del presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel; así como la reanudación de la distribución de gas licuado en el país, entre otros temas estaremos hablando en Las 3 del día.
(2024-11-30). Qué trae la prensa cubana, sábado 30 de noviembre de 2024. cubadebate.cu
(2024-11-30). Reconocen a profesor de la universidad de Nueva York con título de la Academia de Ciencias de Cuba. cubadebate.cu La Academia de Ciencias de Cuba otorgó la categoría de académico correspondiente al profesor estadounidense Dr. Richard Dello Buono, profesor de la universidad de Nueva York. La entrega de los atributos acreditativos fue realizada por el Doctor en Ciencias Luis Velázquez, presidente de la Academia de Ciencias de Cuba.
(2024-11-30). Marifélix Sarría participará en Campeonato Mundial de Levantamiento de Pesas. cubadebate.cu El próximo 9 de diciembre la titular juvenil del orbe Marifélix Sarría viajará a Manama, capital de Bahréin, para participar en el Campeonato Mundial de Levantamiento de pesas. Marifélix Sarría, natural de la central provincia de Cienfuegos, debutará en citas mundialistas absolutas en calidad de número siete del ranking universal.
(2024-11-29). Seattle Diary: 25 Years After. counterpunch.org 
Twenty-five years ago this week, the streets of Seattle erupted into the kind of militant protest rarely seen in the US. Over the course of five days, thousands of street activists counterpunched the global managers of neoliberalism in the face at their own confab, humiliated Bill Clinton and took the ruling class entirely off guard. The battle in Seattle became a kind of operational template for the popular protests of the both the right and left that followed in its wake: Code Pink's anti-Iraq war demos, the Occupy Movement, the Tea Party, Black Lives Matter and, even, MAGA. The populist right certainly absorbe…
(2024-11-29). Jewish leftist Greenstein charged under Terror Act as Starmer assault on anti-genocide speech continues. skwawkbox.org 
Solidarity with all journalists, academics and activists facing state persecution for showing humanity and endorsing international law Jewish left-wing writer and anti-genocide activist Tony Greenstein has been charged under the Terrorism Act 2000 by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), which used to be (badly) run by Britain's ardently Zionist prime minister Keir Starmer. The development …
(2024-11-29). Podcast Episode 66: Three Questions for Antiwar Activists. worldbeyondwar.org 
The antiwar movement can spark new energy by addressing 3 tough questions at the heart of our work: where must we stand together on border walls, on wealth inequality, on nationalism itself? #worldbeyondwar…
(2024-11-29). Iranian Authorities Allegedly Sexually Assaulted Journalist. hrw.org Prison officers allegedly sexually assaulted and harassed Vida Rabbani, an Iranian journalist and activist, during a body search at Evin Prison in Tehran on October 3, an informed source told Human Rights Watch in late November. | Click to expand Image | Vida Rabbani. | © Private…
(2024-11-29). Thailand: Cambodian Refugees Forcibly Returned. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Detainees stand behind cell bars at the police immigration detention center in Bangkok, Thailand, January 21, 2019. | © 2019 Sakchai Lalit/AP Photo | (Bangkok, November 29, 2024) — Thai authorities forcibly returned six Cambodian political opposition activists and a young child on November 25, 2024, putting them at risk of unfair trials and mistreatment in Cambodia, Human Rights Watch said today. Cambodian authorities should immediately drop the politically motivated charges against these refugees and an asylum seeker and unconditionally release them.On November 24, Thai immi…
(2024-11-29). Capitalism and Democracy: The Market is Far More Flexible than Christopher Caldwell Imagines. cepr.net New York Times columnist Christopher Caldwell devoted his Thanksgiving piece to describing the German sociologist Wolfgang Streeck's views on capitalism and democracy. I have not read much of Streeck's work, but as recounted by Caldwell, he gets many of the basic facts about the U.S. economy badly wrong. According to Caldwell's account, capitalists were willing …
(2024-11-29). Trump Vows to Raise Sweeping New Tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico. globalresearch.ca US President-elect Donald Trump has promised to raise tariffs on Chinese exports by 10% until the problem of drug trafficking is resolved while also threatening to impose a 25% tariff on products from Mexico and Canada until the migration crisis …
(2024-11-29). What's next after Syrian opposition forces' surprise offensive? aljazeera.com Fighting around Aleppo and Idlib reaches its most intense level in years.
(2024-11-29). In a shock offensive, insurgents take control of Aleppo for first time since 2016. haaretz.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to convene a meeting with defense officials to discuss rebel offensive and violations of the cease-fire agreement with Hezbollah…
(2024-11-29). Video: Lammy says 'no journalists in Gaza' as he tries to avoid admitting Israel-funded looting gangs. skwawkbox.org 
Many have been murdered by his genocidal mates, but there are still some and they're exposing Israel's crimes against humanity — unlike him Foreign Secretary David Lammy's testimony to the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee has already been shown to contain several misleading statements to MPs — contempt of Parliament — about what his and the …
(2024-11-29). With our leaders wanted for war crimes, Israelis will have to take drastic measures to stay sane. haaretz.com Gradually Israel will disconnect completely from the standards of human civilization and develop its own morality, its own logic…
(2024-11-29). Video: Lammy misleads over Netanyahu extradition in testimony to Foreign Affairs Cttee. skwawkbox.org 
Lammy says he will continue to talk to 'senior Israeli officials' despite arrest warrants — and claims ICC Act 2001 requires him to wait for 'note verbale' before acting. There is no such provision in the Act A stammering David Lammy has tried to con the parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee about the procedure that would …
(2024-11-29). Netanyahu to Biden: "Well, You Dropped the Atom Bomb." counterpunch.org 
Israel's ghastly genocidal destruction of Gaza drags on and is horrifyingly clear for all to see. The Israeli Defense Forces' criminal mass murder is so blatant and unabashed that in December last year, even U.S. President Joe Biden challenged Israel's President Netanyahu. Speaking to an audience of campaign donors in Washington, D.C. including a former
(2024-11-29). After Lebanon, Israel refocuses on south — Not to save the hostages, but to resettle Gaza. haaretz.com There is a chance that the emerging quiet in Lebanon, and Israel's success in forcing Hezbollah to dissociate itself from the events in Gaza, will generate new momentum in the Strip as well. That's related mainly to Donald Trump's arrival in the White House and the incoming President's claims that he is into ending wars, not starting new ones…
(2024-11-29). Political realism or messianic delusions? Israel's dilemma on anniversary of UN partition plan. haaretz.com Israel has a historic choice to make, and not for the first time. It's a choice between the approach of legendary political Zionists on one side, and Itamar Ben-Gvir and Benjamin Netanyahu on the other…
(2024-11-29). 'The hostages probably won't return, the Israeli gov't doesn't want them to'. haaretz.com Einav Levy was murdered and her husband Or was kidnapped to Gaza. Their toddler son, Almog, has been left without parents. Or's brother says that he's given up hope and believes Netanyahu wants the hostages to remain in Gaza: 'That way, the problem will solve itself'…
(2024-11-29). How Kamala Harris Thumbed Her Nose at Arab American and Muslim Voters. counterpunch.org Vice President Kamala Harris made many mistakes during her run for the White House. One that stood out was Harris' callous disregard for Muslim and Arab American voters. Harris won a miniscule 20% of Muslim voters according to an exit poll commissioned by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). The same poll showed former president
(2024-11-29). Families tell details of their loved one's survival against odds as MPs prepare for euthanasia vote. skwawkbox.org 
Stories of loved ones surviving years after doctors predicted imminent death are common — yet MPs may vote for killing to prevent people 'being a burden' Social media users have responded to the planned vote by MPs on Friday on an opaque bill to legalise the killing of frail, infirm and terminally ill people by …
(2024-11-29). Ceasefire 101: Israel Fails at War Goals, Hezbollah Succeeds. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-29). Ceasefire Falters as Israel Launches Airstrikes, Artillery Shelling on Southern Lebanon. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-29). West Bank Annexation: Will Israel finally do the deed? mondoweiss.net 
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has announced that 2025 will be the year Israel annexes the West Bank. With the Trump administration entering the White House, the stage is set for Israel to finally take total control over the occupied territory.
(2024-11-29). How the Lebanese resistance struck a heavy blow against Israel. peoplesdispatch.org After around 14 months of Israeli aggression, and two months of intense escalation, the Lebanese resistance group Hezbollah forced Israel to sign a ceasefire agreement and end its heavy aerial bombing campaign against Lebanon. The agreement, seen as a strong victory by the resistance group, was achieved despite the huge humanitarian and military losses inflicted on the Lebanese people and their resistance. | The Zionist onslaught claimed over
(2024-11-29). At least 42 Palestinians killed as Israel ramps up Gaza attacks. aljazeera.com Medics say an Israeli drone strike killed Ahmed al-Kahlout, head of the Intensive Care Unit at Kamal Adwan Hospital.
(2024-11-29). What About the Ceasefire in Lebanon? globalresearch.ca Since Wednesday, November 27, a ceasefire has been in effect between Israel and Lebanon. The proposal, developed by France and the US, calls on both Hezbollah and the Israeli army to withdraw from southern Lebanon. | The truce is initially set …
(2024-11-29). FIFA is Whitewashing and Sportswashing Israeli Genocide and Sporticide. dissidentvoice.org Israel 'Defense' Forces, with unconditional support of the United States, have been waging a genocidal war on Gaza since October 2023, resulting in an unparalleled humanitarian catastrophe. They dropped over 85,000 tons of bombs, exceeding the amount of explosives used in World War II. More than 44,000 Palestinian have been killed, including over 16,000 children, 190 journalists, 1,000 health …
(2024-11-29). Video: How Close Are We to WWIII? Col. Douglas Macgregor and Judge Andrew Napolitano. globalresearch.ca Judge Andrew Napolitano interviewed Col. Douglas Macgregor about Ukraine, Israel, and the incoming Trump Administration. | The discussion started with the question, "How close are we, the US, to a hot war — whether it is regional war, WWIII, nuclear exchange?"…
(2024-11-29). FIFA Is Whitewashing and Sportswashing Israeli Genocide and Sporticide. Football Stadiums Into Concentration Camps. globalresearch.ca Israel 'Defense' Forces, with unconditional support of the United States, have been waging a genocidal war on Gaza since October 2023, resulting in an unparalleled humanitarian catastrophe. They dropped over 85,000 tons of bombs, exceeding the amount of explosives used …
(2024-11-29). Why Israelis should use the cease-fire to read this book of Lebanese folktales. haaretz.com A collection of stories now out in Hebrew will give Israelis a rare glimpse into the hearts of their northern neighbors. Also, Ethiopian Jews' Sigd holiday and the Pride Film Festival in Be'er Sheva bring good cheer…
(2024-11-29). As Gaza war still rages, Israeli-Palestinian security cooperation in West Bank stays solid. haaretz.com It's surprising to see Palestinian security officials' near total lack of emotion regarding Hamas' travails in Gaza. When you talk to them, they're curious about Iran's meddling in the West Bank…
(2024-11-29). Nine Israelis wounded, three seriously, in West Bank shooting attack. haaretz.com The assailant, who was imprisoned in 2003 for planting an explosive device targeting soldiers, opened fire on a bus traveling from Tel Aviv to Ariel in the West Bank, injuring nine people, one critically. Hamas later claimed responsibility for the attack…
(2024-11-29). As U.S. Jews reexamine their ties with Israel and Zionism, right-wing academics are manipulating the discourse. haaretz.com In the debate over U.S. Jewish identity, academics are required to display loyalty to Israel— or stay silent…
(2024-11-29). Video: Israel delivering 'food aid' bags filled with sand to Gaza. skwawkbox.org Fake aid described as 'mousetraps' to draw out civilians for murder Israeli occupation forces have delivered bags of 'food' into Gaza that in fact contain nothing more than sand. The ruse has been likened to 'mouse traps' designed to draw desperate Palestinian civilians out into the open where they can be targeted by drones and …
(2024-11-29). 'I have a different lens': What is it like being an Israeli in the Canadian government. haaretz.com Ya'ara Saks is the first Israeli to serve in the Canadian government. In an interview, she talks antisemitism, arms embargos on Israel and how Canada's Jewish community reacted to her meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas…
(2024-11-29). Saudi Arabia abandons pursuit of U.S. defense treaty over Israel stalemate. haaretz.com Riyadh has shifted its focus to a smaller military deal with the U.S. as Israeli normalization talks stall over the war in Gaza…
(2024-11-29). Video: Say No to Nuclear War! Peace on the Planet. globalresearch.ca : | : | : | : | Pour la Paix à l'échelle planétaire: | Towards Peace at the Level of the entire Planet: | –ù–∞ –ø—É—Ç–∏ –∫ –º–∏—Ä—É –Ω–∞ —É—Ä–æ–≤–Ω–µ –≤—Å–µ–π –ø–ª–∞–Ω–µ—Ç—ã: | –ù–∞ […
(2024-11-29). Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service Warned About A 100k-Strong NATO Intervention In Ukraine. pressenza.com NATO might be willing to test Putin's patience by crossing yet another of Russia's perceived red lines in spite of its updated nuclear doctrine and new Oreshniks. | The NATO-Russian proxy war in Ukraine might be on the brink of an unprecedented escalation that could easily spiral out of control if Russia's
(2024-11-29). Video: Nuclear Winter. Even a Smaller Nuclear War Would be Devastating. "Not Everybody Would Die, But Civilization Will Die … Smoke Would Cover the Whole World" globalresearch.ca Alan Robock discusses his research into nuclear winter and considers how devastating even a small nuclear war could be for our climate and for human survival. | *** | There are simply too many nuclear weapons in the world, by as much …
(2024-11-29). Fidel Castro: Nuclear Weapons and the Survival of the Homo Sapiens. globalresearch.ca This article was first published by Cuba Debate in Spanish in September 2010. (Translation by Cuba Debate). | *** | On Thursday, Michel Chossudovsky, professor emeritus at the University of Ottawa, was invited to appear on the Mesa Redonda…
(2024-11-29). US escalates aggression in Asia-Pacific, Russia to support allies in the region. infobrics.org The warmongering oligarchy in Washington DC doesn't seem to care about de-escalation. On the contrary, the US and its NATO (and non-NATO) allies, vassals and satellite states are pushing for global destabilization, targeting nuclear-armed powers such as Russia, China and North Korea, as well as other sovereigntist nations such as Iran and Venezuela, among others.
(2024-11-29). Trump's Already Rewarding Fossil Fuel Executives for Funding His Campaign. counterpunch.org 
During his campaign, Donald Trump publicly promised to reward oil and gas executives handsomely in exchange for funding his campaign. Within weeks of winning the election, he's making good on his promise by tapping oil and gas executive Chris Wright to lead the Department of Energy. Wright has zero experience in running a federal agency.
(2024-11-29). The United States Raises a Middle Finger to the International Criminal Court. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-29). A Win for Renters. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-29). Democracy Now! 2024-11-29 Friday. democracynow.org "Forest of Noise": Palestinian Poet Mosab Abu Toha on New Book, Relatives Killed in Gaza & More; Indigenous Leader Nemonte Nenquimo on Fight to Defend Ecuador's Ban on Future Amazon Oil Extraction | "Forest of Noise": Palestinian Poet Mosab Abu Toha on New Book, Relatives Killed in Gaza & More; Indigenous Leader Nemonte Nenquimo on Fight to Defend Ecuador's Ban on Future Amazon Oil Extraction…
(2024-11-29). Diaries from north Gaza: one woman's story of survival. mondoweiss.net 
Since October 7, 2023, Sondos Sabra has kept a diary of the genocide. These entries serve as a window into her life and the universal Gazan story of what it means to survive. "I remember that I remember, and I will not have that memory erased."
(2024-11-29). Emergency Summit Regarding Antarctic Meltdown. counterpunch.org 
"Runaway ice loss causing rapid and catastrophic sea level rise is possible within our lifetimes." (Source: Our Science, Your Future: Next Generation of Antarctic Scientists Call for Collaborative Action, Australian Antarctic Research Conference, November 22, 2024) Hundreds of scientists gathered in Australia for an "emergency summit" within the auspices of the inaugural Australian Antarctic Research
(2024-11-29). Farmers and workers in India unite against neoliberal assaults on their livelihoods. peoplesdispatch.org The protesters also registered their opposition to growing corporate and sectarian nexus which has been influencing the policy making under BJP led central government in the country.
(2024-11-29). Turkish trade unions demand release of arrested unionists and journalists. peoplesdispatch.org Trade unions in Turkey are calling for the release of dozens of unionists and media workers, arrested in what critics describe as a politically motivated crackdown on social leaders…
(2024-11-29). Abahlali baseMjondolo reaffirms people's democracy in its National Elective Congress. peoplesdispatch.org Abahlali baseMjondolo, South Africa's largest grassroots movement for the landless and marginalized, hosted its National Elective Congress in Durban on November 16. This congress was part of a series of milestones for the movement in 2024, including the Women's League Elective Congress on August 9 and the General Assembly on October 6. These events reaffirmed the movement's dedication to land rights, equality, and grassroots democracy as it also marks 19 years since its formation in 2005. These milestones were achieved even as the movement faced a relentless wave of evictions in areas like Ballito, Umhlali, and o…
(2024-11-29). Proposed electricity tariff hikes in South Africa met with widespread opposition. peoplesdispatch.org Amid Following Eskom's revenue application to the regulator in late Septembe…
(2024-11-29). Ironic Dependency: Russian Uranium and the US Energy Market. counterpunch.org 
Be careful who you condemn and ostracise. They just might be supplying you with a special need. While the United States security establishment deems Russia the devil incarnate helped along by aspiring, mischief-making China, that devil continues supplying the US energy market with enriched uranium. This dependency has irked the self-sufficiency patriots in Washington, especially those keen
(2024-11-29). Ironic Dependency: Russian Uranium and the US Energy Market. dissidentvoice.org Be careful who you condemn and ostracise. They just might be supplying you with a special need. While the United States security establishment deems Russia the devil incarnate helped along by aspiring, mischief-making China, that devil continues supplying the US energy market with enriched uranium. This dependency has irked the self-sufficiency patriots in Washington, especially …
(2024-11-29). Documentary Review of "American Coup: Wilmington 1898" globalresearch.ca A recently aired Public Broadcasting Corporation (PBS) documentary as part of the "American Experience" series examined the history of the white supremacist coup which ousted a multiracial coalition municipal government in Wilmington, North Carolina in 1898. | The coup was aimed …
(2024-11-29). Encircled by geopolitical risks, Armenia builds a lively tech startup scene. aljazeera.com Ex-Soviet state is betting on a growing tech eco-system to drive its economy in region rife with geopolitical tensions.
(2024-11-29). Fear of Trump tariffs drive shoppers for Black Friday deals. aljazeera.com Inflation-fatigued shoppers were looking for deals as they worried about higher prices next year on back of tariffs.
(2024-11-29). Five Canadian news media outlets sue OpenAI for copyright breach. aljazeera.com The case is a part of a wave of lawsuits against OpenAI over data used to train generative AI systems.
(2024-11-29). As Mexico advances plan to dissolve watchdog agencies, critics cry foul. aljazeera.com The proposal passed both houses of Mexico's Congress, leading critics to fear weakened government transparency.
(2024-11-29). Hezbollah chief says will work with Lebanon army to implement ceasefire. aljazeera.com Hezbollah considers the ceasefire to signal a victory larger than 2006, but remains ready for war, its leader said.
(2024-11-29). A first look at the fully restored Notre Dame Cathedral. aljazeera.com French President Emmanuel Macron got an early look at the interior of the fully restored Notre Dame de Paris.
(2024-11-29). Leicester sign van Nistelrooy as manager after his impressive Man Utd spell. aljazeera.com Leicester City appoint Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager following Dutchman's release by Manchester United.
(2024-11-29). Muslim charities face discrimination as Palestinians are desperate for aid. aljazeera.com Muslim charities are getting kicked off payment platforms by mainstream financial firms for no discernible reason.
(2024-11-29). Biden Makes His Own Attack on Nonprofit Over Palestine. theintercept.com The Biden administration is withholding federal funding from a climate justice group that supports a ceasefire in Gaza. | The Climate Justice Alliance, a national coalition of more than 100 community environmental groups, was one of The Climate Justice Alliance is the only group of the 11 grantees that has engaged publicly on issues related…
(2024-11-29). Contrary to What the Washington Post Tells Readers, China is Doing a Huge Amount to Combat Global Warming. cepr.net The Washington Post had a bizarre article last week in which it questioned whether China was doing much to combat global warming. While the piece noted China's efforts to portray itself as a world leader in this effort, it commented: "But China's global climate leadership bid is complicated by its own enormous emissions. The country …
(2024-11-29). A Win for Renters. counterpunch.org 
With over 2,300,000 renters in New York City, it's a good bet most of them had to pay exorbitant brokers' fees to land their apartments. Those brokers charged a fortune — natch, because with a 2023 city rental vacancy rate of 1.41 percent, they could set their fees sky high. But on November 13, the city council approved a new law with a veto-proof majority to make landlords fork over those fees. According to the New York Times that day, "the fee is typically more than one month's rent, and right now the median rent is roughly $3,4000." So up-front costs to get a new place in Gotham were often over $10,000.
(2024-11-29). How Animal Agriculture Threatens Freshwater Supplies. counterpunch.org 
(2024-11-29). RFK Jr. Praises Wacky Wellness Gurus, Blames Fauci for Everything From Bad Breath to Jock Itch. counterpunch.org
(2024-11-29). Greater Energy Levels by GOP Produce Victories Over Democrats. counterpunch.org 
Over thirty years ago, Republican historian and political analyst, Kevin Phillips, remarked that the "Republicans go for the jugular while the Democrats go for the capillaries." This serious disparity in political energy levels is rarely taken into account to explain election turnouts. The voluntary enfeebling of the Democratic Party started long ago. In 1970, writing
(2024-11-29). Another Whitelash Election. counterpunch.org 
Even with high turnout, endorsements from top Republicans and former Trump aides, and outspending the Trump-Vance ticket by nearly $460 million, Democrats still lost the White House, as well as both Houses of Congress. What happened? Many are speculating what Democrats could have done differently. Some political pundits blame Joe Biden for not stepping down sooner, while others blame the
(2024-11-29). Promise and Contradictions Emerge From Celebration of Cuba's Latin American School of Medicine. counterpunch.org 
The Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM for its Spanish language initials) is a masterpiece of Cuba's remarkable healthcare system. A conference of ELAM graduates took place in Havana from November 11 to November 15; two sets of them attended. The gathering marked the 25th anniversary of ELAM's founding in 1999. What happened and what was
(2024-11-29). If the Chief Business of the American People is Business, the Chief Business of the American Government is to Govern. counterpunch.org "The chief business of the American people is business," President Calvin Coolidge declared in 1925. Whether or not that phrase is applicable today, it is evident that the new Trump administration believes that the U.S. government should be business-like. How else to understand the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a planned presidential advisory commission to be led by
(2024-11-29). No More 'Deals' — What Palestinians Want and Will Fight to Achieve. counterpunch.org 
A major problem in American thinking in the Middle East is the utter rejection of the notion that Palestinian rights are fundamental, if at all relevant, to the coveted peace and stability. Long before Donald Trump's first 'Deal of the Century' was officially revealed on January 28, 2020, successive US administrations attempted to 'stabilize' the
(2024-11-29). Mass Desertions Over Radiation Could End the War in Ukraine. counterpunch.org 
NATO leaders have been dithering about Russia's recent retaliation against Ukraine's lofting one of Lockheed's long-range missiles deep into its interior. Their emergency huddle was about Putin's new multi-missile ("Oreshnik ") which traveled 10 times the speed of sound (range: 310-3,400 miles) to hit a former ICBM factory . So far, either side seems to
(2024-11-29). Digging Up the Roots of Human Culture. counterpunch.org 
What led humans on the unique path of cultural development? And can we do anything useful with newly reconstructed histories of this process? Culture is central to defining humanity. Throughout history, many definitions have been proposed to describe what we mean when we talk about culture, leading to considerable confusion. The word "culture" was once reserved
(2024-11-29). Teamster President Sean O'Brien's Wager: Did He Win? counterpunch.org At the beginning of 2024, Teamster President Sean O'Brien made a wager. He bet that if he flattered and fawned over Donald Trump, the former president would make the union leader his fair-haired boy. So, O'Brien visited Trump at Mar-a-Lago, invited Trump to Teamster headquarters in Washington to meet with union members, and then, breaking
(2024-11-29). The Something in the 'We Gotta Do Something'. counterpunch.org 
"You can't fight something with nothing, you have to have an alternative vision…Trump had a vision…he had an explanation. To my view, Democrats really did not" — Bernie Sanders, in "Bernie Sanders says Democrats have lost their way", 11/15/24, New York Times Podcast Since our most recent disastrous election, I have seen many variations of
(2024-11-29). On Degrees of Complicity. counterpunch.org "…good deeds can be shortly stated but where wrong is done a wealth of language is needed to veil its deformity." ‚Äï Thucydides "We have a responsibility to act for good when we have the power to do so." —Proverbs 3: 27 IF Hajj Amin al-Husseini — the Palestinian leader during the 1940s — had been
(2024-11-29). Attention Internet Addicts. dissidentvoice.org 
(2024-11-29). The children the world forgot. electronicintifada.net Teacher marks World Children's Day with rare treats for 5-year-olds suffering loss, displacement and trauma.
(2024-11-29). Selected Articles: Why the United States Will Lose a War with Russia. globalresearch.ca 
By Most Americans continue to believe that the United States will prevail in a conventional war with Russia. But that is simply not the …
(2024-11-29). This Month's (November) Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2024-11-29). Chronic Diseases Now Account for 75% of Deaths Globally. globalresearch.ca Chronic diseases now cause nearly 75% of global deaths, with heart disease, cancer, diabetes and dementia being the most impactful | Multimorbidity (having multiple chronic conditions) is increasing rapidly, especially among those 80 and older. Geographic and socioeconomic factors strongly influence …
(2024-11-29). O padrà£o duplo de Josep Borrell. globalresearch.ca
(2024-11-29). I Planned My Own Suicide After COVID Vaccine Left Me in Constant Agony. globalresearch.ca Brianne Dressed enrolled in a clinical trial for She was among the first group of Americans to receive …
(2024-11-29). High Court Strips Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation of Its Legal Immunities and Tax Exemptions in Kenya. globalresearch.ca The High Court of Kenya has struck a critical blow against the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, suspending a series of highly controversial legal immunities and privileges recently awarded to it in the country.
(2024-11-29). The "Deep State" Agenda: Analyzing the U.S. Empire's Strategy in Ukraine and Europe. globalresearch.ca The geopolitical dynamics surrounding the war in Ukraine have reached a critical juncture, marked by increasingly aggressive actions and policies. | Recently, the use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory has expanded the scope of …
(2024-11-29). The New Faces of Cancer: Tragedy of Young, Fit Women in Their 20s and 30s Being Struck Down by Killer Disease. globalresearch.ca While cancer has long been considered a disease of old age, a surge in cases among Gen Z and millennials is gradually turning that trend on its head. | Since 1990, cases of some types of cancers in young people have …
(2024-11-29). Business Model Innovation: Shifting the Focus to Small Economies. infobrics.org Several months ago we postulated a BRICS+ business model for companies that explored the scope for exploiting the BRICS diverse presence in the main regions of the developing world. But while this business model had its clear advantages, it also contained some drawbacks, most notably pertaining to the degree to which BRICS/BRICS+ economies could be/were integrated into regional/global supply chains in the midst of mounting geopolitical risks…
(2024-11-29). Russia Is Giving Indian Exporters Greater Market Access New Delhi. infobrics.org The two countries are working to increase trade in agriculture and food products, officials have told…
(2024-11-29). Reshaping Global Governance: the Global South, BRICS and the West. infobrics.org BRICS' resilience should be understood in the context of the shifting international order, with geopolitical fragmentation providing the Global South with greater flexibility to pursue its strategic goals. For the West, engaging on the Global South's most pressing concerns may help to foster more constructive partnerships…
(2024-11-29). West again tries to stage coup d'état in Georgia. infobrics.org Georgia's slow reconciliation with Russia faces major backlash from pro-Western opposition…
(2024-11-29). Forced recruitment causing serious problems in Ukrainian society. infobrics.org Ukrainian citizens are divided between recruiters and potential recruits.
(2024-11-29). Endemic corruption destroying energy infrastructure in Ukraine. infobrics.org Ukraine's corruption is a structural issue that impacts the economy and now is even sabotaging warfare efforts. From Kyiv's perspective, the situation of course should not get any better with a US Republican administration under Donald Trump curbing aid.
(2024-11-29). A second Trump presidency: More hybrid war against Cuba and Venezuela. liberationnews.org 
With a second Trump presidency looming just around the corner, what might another four years look like for Cuba and Venezuela?>
(2024-11-29). 'A dose of nature': Each time you visit a national park, you save the health budget almost $100. nationofchange.org Our new research puts a dollar value on the health benefits of visits to national parks within reach of the city of Adelaide in South Australia.
(2024-11-29). The 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence Along the Path to Humanize the Earth by Humanizing the Asia-Pacific Region. pressenza.com 
A Conversation with Tulsi Sigdel, Base Team Delegate for the 3rd World March | The World March for Peace and Nonviolence came to Nepal in 2009, 2019 and, lately in 2024, bringing its message of humanizing the earth by ending all wars and armed conflicts and addressing all forms of
| violence—be it physical, economic, sexual, psychological, racial, religious, domestic, etc. By doing so,
| this message will help the vision of humanizing the earth become a reality—the world being a place
| where all human beings, regardless of age, sex, social class or nationality, can have a decent and…
(2024-11-29). Co-opting Freedom: The Bitcoin Sleight Of Hand & The New AI Control Structure. thelastamericanvagabond.com Today the Independent Media Alliance brings you a panel focusing on the overlap of three main topics; the incoming Trump administration, Bitcoin as a potential strategic reserve, and artificial intelligence. Catherine Austin Fitts, Jason Bermas, Steve Poikonen and Ryan Cristián discuss the intersection of these three topics and what they mean for the future of
(2024-11-29). Imperial conference: Tackling the harms of Ultra-Processed Foods. imperial.ac.uk Imperial academics convened a globally-leading conference to discuss the health impacts of Ultra-Processed Foods and the scope for government action.
(2024-11-29). Loving the Brine Shrimp: Hydrosexuals, Queer Theory, and the Posthumanities' Descent into Madness. wattsupwiththat.com Reading this treatise on the intersection of brine shrimp, queer theory, and "hydrosexuality" is like stepping into a postmodern fever dream—a world where actual problems like water scarcity play second fiddle to debating the eroticism of aquatic ecosystems. Buckle up; this is going to be a salty ride.
(2024-11-29). British Government Climate Advisors Demand Everyone Live like Poor People. wattsupwiththat.com "… fly less, eat less meat and use public transport more often …"
(2024-11-29). More 'Settled' Climate Science. wattsupwiththat.com "Climate models have greatly overestimated the solar radiation actually reaching the Southern Ocean, largely because they are not capable of correctly simulating clouds. The work done here partially closes the longstanding knowledge gap between models and observations."
(2024-11-29). Did COP29 Delegates Trade Intimate Dinner Dates for Food? wattsupwiththat.com "… I have been low-key surviving off lunch and dinner date invites from my male global north friends who can afford it here. …"
(2024-11-29). National chief responds to report aimed at closing country's infrastructure gap. windspeaker.com
(2024-11-29). Ship heads for China from Peruvian megaport. america.cgtn.com 
The first cargo ship has left a Chinese-built port on the Peruvian coast bound for China. Dan Collyns has the story from Lima, Peru.
(2024-11-29). To you will I cry, O Lord my rock. anabaptistworld.org After Psalm 28: 1 To You will I cry, O Lord My rock, my hidden reservoir, My aquifer in drought. You are the worry stone I clutch in dark times— My gemstone, my obsidian, A reflecting pool, Cool and clear. O Lord, You are the sedimentary stone That rests in my palm And skips across the …
(2024-11-29). Latin American e-commerce platform dominates online sales. america.cgtn.com 
The Latin American e-commerce platform MercadoLibre has set the pace this year for growth and investment. | The business, founded in Argentina, dominates online sales in the region. | CGTN's Joel Richards reports from where it all started in Buenos Aires.
(2024-11-29). Anuncian la fecha del primer vuelo del avión totalmente eléctrico más grande del mundo. cubadebate.cu Heart Aerospace, una 'startup' sueca que desarrolla aviones híbridos-eléctricos, planea realizar en 2025 el primer vuelo experimental de su avión de demostración Heart X1, en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Plattsburgh, en el norte del estado de Nueva York, EE.UU.
(2024-11-29). El hijo mayor de la presidenta Dina Boluarte es nombrado diplomático del Perú ante la ONU sin tener experiencia. cubadebate.cu Uno de los hijos de la presidenta de Perú, Dina Boluarte, fue designado como diplomático del país suramericano ante la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU), con sede en Nueva York (EE.UU.), según una resolución que circula en las redes y que ha sido difundida por los medios.
(2024-11-29). Zelensky e sua equipe 'nà£o està£o prontos' para Trump. globalresearch.ca O desespero do regime de Kiev por causa da vitória republicana nos EUA parece cada vez mais claro. Os políticos em Kiev nà£o estavam preparados para a vitória de Donald Trump, pois apostavam que os democratas triunfariam na corrida em …
(2024-11-29). Ministro de Finanzas chequea acciones conjuntas para el control de precios en la provincia de Matanzas. cubadebate.cu El Ministro de Finanzas y Precios Vladimir Regueiro Ale constató el cumplimiento de acciones conjuntas para el control de precios en la provincia de Matanzas. En el encuentro, Regueiro Ale, enfatizó en priorizar la solución a quejas y denuncias del pueblo.
Benjamin Britten's Owen Wingrave is one of the few openly anti-war operas. Robert Kurka's The Good Soldier Schweik might be another. Other operas treat the subject warily, such as Huang Ruo's An American Solider, centering anti-Chinese racism in the U.S. Army. Tragic operas such as Verdi's Macbeth, AàØda, La Forza del Destino, not to overlook …
The UN's humanitarian coordinator in the occupied Palestinian territories, Muhannad Hadi, has issued a warning about the potential halt of crucial aid deliveries across Gaza, which include vital food, water, fuel, and medical supplies. In a press release on Friday, Hadi emphasized that the lives of over two million Palestinians in Gaza are at serious …
Cooper and co peddling utter nonsense. ICC is higher court than any in UK — the claim is a ruse and the 'specific process' would take 30 seconds Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has been doing endless and repetitive rounds on broadcast media to say, in response to the International Criminal Court (ICC) decision to issue …
On Saturday, November 23, day 414 of the ongoing Israeli assault on the entire population of 2.2 million people in the Gaza Strip, Israeli occupation forces continued their aggression with multiple attacks in several parts of Gaza. A number of Palestinians were killed and injured, Saturday morning, after the Israeli occupation forces shelled various areas …
Eleven people were killed and 23 injured in an Israeli strike on On Saturday morning, AFP footage showed an excavator removing the rubble of the eight-storey building hit at around 04: 00 AM (0200 GMT), with a fire truck and civil defence rescuers nearby while people gathered around the site. | There was no evacuation warning from the Israeli military for the Basta area. | The National National Agency…
Lebanon's Minister of Culture Mohammad Wissam Al-Murtada 
Moscow, SANA- Members of Arab communities in Russian Federation with their Russian citizen's fellows condemned the brutal aggressive actions and attacks committed by the Israeli entity in Lebanon, Palestine and Syria. At a solidarity event held by the Lebanese House in Moscow on the occasion of the eighty-first anniversary of Lebanon's independence, the participants affirmed …
Marco Rubio is a perfect reflection of the neoconservative foreign policy establishment in Washington. For that reason, he poses a serious threat to Palestine as Donald Trump's choice for Secretary of State.
The South African anti-apartheid movement in the U.S. made its most significant gains during Ronald Reagan's second term in office. There are lessons for the Palestine movement as Donald Trump returns to the White House.
Dr. Peter Carter, an Expert Reviewer of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), has new information about the status of climate change that meets the IPCC 6th Assessment worst-case scenario. Carter makes the case that the climate system is several years ahead of expectations, and in fact, knocking on the door of the IPCC's 6th Assessment worst-case scenario decades early. | Experts on climate change are at a loss for words and at a loss for understanding how and why the climate change issue, which is negatively impacting planetary ecosystems, is largely ignored. The proof of this is found at the cel…
The positive dynamics was ensured by the growth of exports and industry…
The U.S. is waging war on Russia without a congressional declaration and in violation of treaty that requires the consent of the United Nations, writes Andrew Napolitano. | By Andrew P. NAPOLITANO | Join us on , , and .
The health ministry in the Gaza Strip said Friday hospitals have only two days' fuel left before they must restrict services, after the UN warned aid delivery to the war-devastated territory is being crippled. | The warning came a day after the International Criminal Court The…
Ten people were killed when a gunman "A man fired on A Nahrin resident, who knew victims of the attack, told AFP that worshippers had gathered at the Sayed Pacha Agh…
Two opposition mayors in eastern Turkey have been removed from office after being convicted of "terrorism" for belonging to a banned Kurdish militant group, the interior minister said on Friday. | The mayors of Tunceli and Ovacik were each sentenced to six years and three months in prison this week for membership of the outlawed Both were replaced by state-appointed administrators, the interior ministry said…
Her monthly visits to him in prison in Egypt last 20 minutes, where she gets to talk to him over the phone, separated by a screen. | While his health and prison conditions are "fine," Soueif, 68, said on Thursday that "on another…
De facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has backed extravagant sports investments – set to culminate in Saudi Arabia hosting the…
This story was originally published by Early on Election Day, highways in the St. Louis area were inundated with water. Over several days, intense storms battered Missouri, bringing six to 10 inches of rain — record-breaking amounts for November. | The flash flooding killed 
Adverse reactions to Tirzepatide and related 'semaglutides' lead to spike in hospitalisations and 10 deaths. Labour wants millions to take it, despite appalling track record of manufacturer As Skwawkbox has previously covered, Health Secretary Wes Streeting plans to force millions of people to take slimming drug Tirzepatide (also marketed as Mounjaro), starting with unemployed people …
BAKU, Azerbaijan | THE INDEPENDENT | Today marked the final day of COP29, yet many critical negotiation issues remain unresolved. Despite efforts by negotiators to bridge gaps, progress has been limited, and several key matters will require further discussions in upcoming rounds. To address the stalemates, the COP29 President, Mukhtar Babayev convened a dialogue with heads of …
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of the 1,443-kilometre East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), is expected to provide 3,000 jobs to both Ugandans and expatriates. Currently, the EACOP construction is estimated to cost US$5 billion with its starting point at Nyamasoga village in Kabaale parish, Hoima district employing 157 staff with 14 of …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A teachers' protest at Kampala Parents School has brought renewed attention to the poor working conditions faced by educators in Uganda's private schools. In a viral video, teachers held placards as they voiced concerns over delayed salaries, low pay, and favouritism toward Indian staff over other employees, allegations that have …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of State for Kampala and Metropolitan Area, Kabuye Kyofatogabye has apologized for undermining Mukono Diocese Bishop, Rt. Rev. Enos Kitto Kagodo. The minister while meeting residents at Kame Valley Market and touring the China Communication Construction Company (CCCC) road campsite revealed that he had been informed by the …
MOSCOW, RUSSIA | Xinhua | Russia will "respond" if any nation attempts to militarize and deploy weapons in space, Yury Borisov, head of Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos, said Friday, local media reported. "Russia has firmly and consistently maintained its position against the deployment of any weapons into space," Borisov said. While Russia has such …
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vendors at Kame Valley Market in Mukono Central Division have urged the government to incorporate a mosque and a gym in the ongoing development of the market, which is part of the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program (GKMA-UD). The government has committed to transforming the market, which is …
Progressive International – a global alliance of activists, leaders, and organisations advocating for social justice – has unveiled the Described as a "tool for worker-led resistance against the occupation and genocide in Palestine", the index provides detailed evidence of corporate complicity across se…
Broadcasting from Baku, Azerbaijan, on the final official day of this year's finance-themed United Nations climate summit, we look at how climate justice activists are outraged at how little money is being offered by the most polluting nations to countries most severely affected by climate change. We speak with Mohamed Adow, founding director of Power Shift Africa, and Claudio Angelo, head of international policy at the Brazilian Observatório do Clima (Climate Observatory), who describe the latest text as "a great swindle" and "totally unacceptable."…
On the final official day of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, it is still unclear if this year's United Nations climate summit will lead to an agreement before the end of the official conference or if talks will extend into the weekend. The COP29 presidency has released a draft text that calls for a $1.3 trillion in annual climate financing by 2035, but it only obligates rich countries to provide $250 billion of that total. Climate justice activists and members of civil society who held a protest at COP29 on Friday say that amount falls far short of what's needed, demanding "trillions, not billions.&#…
Starmer regime is criminalising dissent, say makers of The Big Lie in new film The Starmer government's recent campaign of arrests of and raids on anti-genocide activists through the misuse of counter-terrorism laws is just the "tip of an intimidation iceberg" of attacks on freedom of speech and dissent, according to the producer of a …
Labour Party PM Keir Starmer has once again shown that he's on the side of capitalists, tweeting out his excitement to partner with BlackRock. The business is the largest asset management company in the world, with assets totalling over 10.5 trillion US dollars. Kid Starver — er, Keir Starmer — himself tweeted: I'm determined to …
The walls are closing in on Netanyahu and co-criminal Gallant The following countries are signatories to the International Criminal Court and are therefore legally obliged to arrest war criminal Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant, for their genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity if they ever set foot on …
The "The Chamber issued warrants of arrest for two individuals, Mr Benjamin Netanyahu and Mr Yoav Gallant, for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed from at least 8 October 2023 until at least 20 May 2024," the ICC said in a statement. | The warran…
The Hague | XINHUA | The International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif. In a statement, the ICC's pre-trial chamber accused Netanyahu and Gallant of committing "crimes against humanity and war …
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights spokesperson Jeremy Laurence urged states party to the Rome Statute to adhere to and implement the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. During a press conference on Friday, Laurence underscored the UN's respect for ICC's independence and …
In a bold and unprecedented move, 
International and political reactions continue to unfold following the International Criminal Court (ICC)'s But the news has been met with intense reactions from Israeli leaders and society due to its significant implications for Israel's image, status, and the potential for Israeli…
The Palestinian Authority and Gaza's ruling group Hamas both welcomed on Thursday the International Criminal Court's arrests warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister over the Gaza war. | "The State of Palestine welcomed the decision" to issue the warrants against Netanyahu and ex-defence minister Yoav Gallant, the Palestinian Authority said in a statement published by official news agency Wafa. | Hamas said the warrants for the Israeli leaders were "an important step towards justice and can lead to redress for the victims in general". | The latest developments come…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that "No outrageous anti-Israel decision will prevent us ⚪ and it will not prevent me ⚪ from continuing to defend our country in every way," 
The Palestinian Authority and Hamas both welcomed the "The State of Palestine welcomed the decision" to issue the warrants against Netanyahu and ex-defence minister Yoav Gallant, the 
The International Criminal Court The move had been anticipated for months after ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan said in May he would seek warrants for the Israeli officials. | Now, the 124 national members of the ICC are obliged to arrest Netanyahu and Gallant on their territory. | More than 44,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the war erupted ther…
We speak with the celebrated Palestinian human rights lawyer Raji Sourani after the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over the war in Gaza. Israel called it "an antisemitic decision," and the Biden administration said it rejects the charges on the grounds that the ICC does not have jurisdiction. But many other countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Italy and the Netherlands, have vowed to comply with the court's decision, which obligates states party to the Rome Statute that establi…
Home secretary Yvette Cooper has "overall responsibility for all Home Office business". And part of the Home Office's business is policing. Yet Cooper has shamefully sought to avoid saying whether the UK would comply with its obligations over arresting Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu now that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a warrant …
Tom Cotton and Lindsey Graham having collective aneurysm over international law — despite Graham praising warrant for Putin and urging world govts to support it Right-wing US senate racists Lindsey Graham and Tom Cotton have reacted with apoplexy at the International Criminal Court (ICC) daring to want to hold Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and former …
In her backtrack, Femke Halsema said Benjamin Netanyahu "totally bypassed" Dutch authorities in his framing of events "while we were still gathering facts," and her words, plastered across the mainstream media, had been "turned into propaganda". We commend Halsema for setting the record straight. Now where is the media's mea culpa? | Some have scaled back on their misguided, one-sided reportage. But for all the quiet corrections, we've seen little editorial introspection. The question news outlets should be openly asking is: How did we let the narrative become so quickly and so heavily dominated by Netanyahu?
This is a video of Putin today (Nov 21, 2024) responding to the two days of long range missile attacks…
by Sami Abu Salem, Wafa News (translated from Arabic version): Since October 5, 2024, the Israeli occupation has continued its ground invasion of the northern Gaza Strip, with continuous bloody bombings and a tight siege that prevents the entry of food and medical aid. Israeli forces have been targeting hospitals and medical personnel, which forced …
On Friday November 22nd, day 413 of Israel's ongoing assault on the entire population of 2.2 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military attacks continued with no respite for the civilian population that has been suffering for 413 straight days.
On Friday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted four Palestinians, including two children, in Hebron and one in Bethlehem, and invaded homes in Nablus, in the occupied West Bank. In Hebron, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank, the army invaded Ethna town, west of the city, and searched homes, causing damage. Media sources reported …
Donald Trump's threat to force through his slate of far-right cabinet nominees as "recess appointments" without Senate confirmation votes marks a significant step in the de jure breakdown of constitutional forms of government.
A censure motion put forward by Western governments at the Britain, France, Germany and the United States have submitted a text to the IAEA board of governors condemning Iran for alleged lack of cooperation with the agency and its monitors. | The vote, scheduled for l…
For those who worry about climate change all the time, the results of the November election seemed to send a clear message: American voters just don't care as much as you do. | But even though President-elect Donald Trump took the popular vote while pledging to 
"Gaza Yet Stands" by Juan Cole Photo by Diego Ramos/Scheer Intelligence. Click to subscribe on: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / YouTube / Rumble Gaza today symbolizes nothing but death, destruction and oppression. Israel's genocide and scorched earth bombing campaign has not only wiped out its people but the rich history that stretches back thousands of years. Juan Cole, University of Michigan history professor …
The International Criminal Court has formally No such arrest warrants were issued for President Biden or any of the other western officials who've been backing Israel's genocidal atrocities, which is a bit like a judge issuing a warrant for a mass murderer but not for the guy who gave him the gun and stood next to him handing him ammunition an…
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Israeli authorities will stop holding Jewish settlers in The practice allows for detainees to be held for long periods without being charged or appear in court, and is often used against Palestinians who Israel deems security threats. | Defence Minister 
Three Palestinians have been charged over allegedly plotting to kill Israeli far-right minister Itamar The prime suspect, Ismail Ibrahim Avadi, was accused of spying on the minister and his 18-year-old son, Shoval, with the intent of killing them after setting up a "military cell", Israeli police and the The other two suspects have not been named. | The statement says that in Ju…
Pro-Palestinian groups took the Dutch state to court Friday, urging a halt to The NGOs argued that Israel is breaking international law in Gaza and 
Israel has responded to a Dated 13 November and leaked by Axios on Wednesday, the Israeli response letter addressed a number of issues that had been brought up by the US, including the acceleration of aid into north Gaza, the banning of 
Funerals were held Thursday in the Israeli attacks have intensified in the West Bank following the outbreak of the war in Gaza in October 2023, with Israeli forces mounting a number of deadly raids on Jenin's refugee camp, a Around 100 people paid tribute to…
Since its launch on 5 October this year, Israel's campaign of 
An Israeli archaeologist was killed in Ze'ev 'Jabo' Hanoch Erlich, 70, died alongside two Israeli soldiers in combat, the Israeli army said in a statement. | The Israeli army invaded the south of Lebanon at the start of last month, claiming it wanted to clear the border region of…
At a The city of Baalbek, tucked in Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley, is home to some of the 
A Jordanian court on Wednesday sentenced a lawmaker to 10 years of hard labour for smuggling weapons into the occupied West Bank. | Former MP Israel's 
The Kremlin strongman spoke out after a day of frayed nerves, with Russia test-firing a new generation intermediate-range missile at Ukraine – which Putin hinted was capable of unleashing a nuclear payload. | Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky branded the strike a major ramping up of the "scale and brutality" of the war by a "crazy neighbour", wh…
As outgoing Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin embarks on his twelfth tour of the Indo-Pacific, the U.S.'s New Cold War on China shows no signs of slowing down, even under a second Trump presidency.
Despite 14 member states voting in favor, the U.S., as a permanent member, exercised its veto for the fifth time since October 2023.
Māori MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke captured global attention with a powerful haka performed to protest the controversial Treaty Principles Bill.
In "the street", in friends' meetings, in the press… everywhere the population wonders about the veracity, depth and state of the division within the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS).
In the second congress of the CPM-K, delegates called for the continuation of the National Democratic Revolution and asserted that socialism is the only path forward.
He wants to deter the even greater provocations that the West might now be plotting, such as destabilizing and then invading Belarus, with the intent of coercing him into freezing the existing LOC and then possibly accepting the deployment of Western/NATO peacekeepers there. | Putin surprised the world on Thursday when he 
Directed by Sepy Baghaei, the drama begins in 1979 and plays out over the years of the Islamic Republic until 1991. | The play opens in a quietly intimat…
A staggering 281 aid workers have been killed around the world so far this year, making 2024 the deadliest year for humanitarians, the "Humanitarian workers are being killed at an unprecedented rate, their courage and humanity being met with bullets and bombs," said Tom Fletcher, the United Nations' new under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator. | With more than a month left to go of 2024, the "grim milestone was reached", he said, after 280 hum…
Four UN peacekeepers from Italy were wounded by rocket fire in Prime Minister "These attacks…
The Scottish government is calling for a visa scheme for Palestinians fleeing Gaza that will enable them to reunite with loved ones in the UK. | In a This would provide a "temporary sanctuary" until it is safe for Palestinians to return.
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow the The bill, HR 9495, called the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, passed on Thursday by 219-184, with the vast majority of the support coming from Republicans, some accusing Democrats of changin…
As the United States threatened the International Criminal Court with sanctions over This controversial act allows the US to use "all necessary means", in…
A Saudi official said Thursday that the 22-nation Arab Group would reject any UN climate deal that goes after fossil fuels at The negotiations in "The Arab Group will not accept any text th…
Gunfire broke out on Thursday at the home of Shots began ringing out in the evening in Juba, the capital of the corruption-riven country A military source supposedl…
US Senator Chris Van Hollen has introduced legislation seeking to halt American weapons sales to the Van Hollen has filed a joint resolution of disapproval in the Senate, while fellow Democrat Sarah Jacobs has filed one in the House of Rep…
Abdelrahman Abu Anza's family home in war-ravaged Gaza's south has been reduced to rubble, which the Palestinian man is now using to build a shelter to protect from the 
Egyptian In a statement posted on his official…
Indian opposition parties demanded a probe on Thursday into allegations of wrongdoing by Billionaire Adani was indicted by US prosecutors for his alleged role in a $265 million bribery and fraud scheme and arrest warrants were issued for him and his nephew, plunging hi…
Iranian President Sistan-Baluchistan, located some 1,200 kilometres (745 miles) from the capital Tehra…
A 2,000-year-old The study, conducted by University of South Florida professor Davide Tanassi, examined a Bes mug – a drinking vessel decorated with the head of Bes, an ancient deity associated with fertility, healing and protection. | The contents of a Bes mug have long been the subject of speculation among experts, with many believing they were used to hold sacred water. | By scraping the inner…
The Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield issued a 
On November 23, the winner of India's JCB Prize for Literature is set to be announced. | The prize — an award of 2,500,000 rupees (almost $30,000) — is overseen by British construction company JCB and its eponymous literature foundation. | However, JCB has also played a disturbing role in carrying out the Hindu supremacist (or Hindutva) agenda of India's central government, led by Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). | Ahead of the announcement, an 
The House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that would empower the Treasury Department to revoke the tax-exempt status of any nonprofit it deems has provided material support to a terrorist organization. A broad coalition of civil society groups have opposed the bill, warning that it would give the Trump administration sweeping powers to crack down on political opponents. H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, passed the House 219 to 184 largely along party lines, with 15 Democrats supporting the Republican majority. "This bill is essentially a civil rights…
Donald Trump has tapped a new loyalist to head the Department of Justice, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who served on his defense team during his first impeachment trial and now works at the Trump-aligned America First Policy Institute. Bondi previously dropped a probe into Trump University in 2013 after Trump's family foundation donated $25,000 to her campaign. This comes after Trump's first pick, former Florida Congressmember Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration Thursday amid a firestorm over allegations of sex trafficking involving a 17-year-old girl. "In Pam Bondi, Donald Tru…
Aaron Lecklider's book Love's Next Meeting: The Forgotten History of Homosexuality and the Left in American Culture sets out to detail exactly what the title implies. The book is a resurrection of an often intentionally obfuscated history of queer people's participation in left activism, culture, and the arts in the first half of the 20th …
GLENDALE, KY.—"We're the workers that build batteries for Ford, and just like Ford workers, we are standing up for good, safe union jobs," the newly organized battery workers said in a new video released by the United Auto Workers. This week, they announced a union drive at BlueOval SK (BOSK) in Kentucky. The UAW announced …
There is an urgent need for working people to get our voices out there and combat the pro-corporate, right-wing propaganda media ecosystem so vital to Trump's victory. The fight for the truth has intensified in the era of mass disinformation. People's World produced outstanding daily election coverage, publishing over 500 articles that informed and inspired grassroots action. Our work …
PEORIA—Despite a packed room protesting the decision, Peoria, Ill., joined the growing list of central Illinois towns that have passed ordinances to fine and jail their unhoused residents for sleeping on the street. Peoria passed the measure 6 to 5, with Mayor Rita Ali joining the opposition. The new rule comes with fines and fees, …
PORTLAND, Ore.—As Portland prepares to seat its most progressive city council ever, the Portland Police Bureau faces an unprecedented shift in civilian oversight and direction. The Portland Police Association, which has historically wielded significant influence in city politics, secured endorsements from only five of the 12 incoming council members, marking a clear break from past …
So much for First Lady Elmo Musk's proud boast of "our Hammer of Justice." In mere days, a "fraction of a Scaramucci," icky, scandal-plagued, Neanderthal-browed "MAGA bomb-thrower" Matt Gaetz crashed and burned, giving up his deeply errant bid to wreak vengeful havoc on law and order. He was felled by yet another sexual assault charge, …
We discuss why it's mathematically impossible to simultaneously cut US taxes, the debt, government spending, re-industrialize America and retain its world reserve currency status. 
Toronto's communities are being deeply impacted by a terrible lack of decent housing that people can afford to live in. This situation is the product of decades in which governments at every level have allowed housing to be provided according to the profit-driven interests of developers, speculators, investors, bankers and corporate landlords. The days when social housing played a major role in meeting the needs of communities are long gone and upscale redevelopment has done its destructive work. | As a result, homeless shelters are overflowing, people sleep out in public parks and hundreds of thousands of pre…
The State Minister for Foreign Affairs John Mulimba and three Generals have survived an accident in Nakasongola district along the Kampala-Gulu highway. The accident occurred on Friday at Namunsaala village in Katuugo town council. According to Sam Twineamazima the Savannah Regional Police Spokesperson, the accident occurred when the driver of the bus registration number UAQ …
The most exciting part of the day at Spruce Pine Montessori School is when the truck arrives to empty the porta-johns. At that point in the afternoon, the kids abandon their toy dinosaurs and monkey bars, throw up their hands, and yell in excitement as they run to watch the truck do its work. It's lucky that they find something to be so joyful about, Principal Jennifer Rambo said on a recent sunny afternoon, because things have been a mess for the past seven weeks. | The flooding that devastated western North Carolina during Hurricane Helene laid waste to communities all around the region, spitting up great to…
On Monday, Senator Debbie Stabenow, a longtime champion of programs that support farmers and increase access to nutritious foods, introduced Stabenow, who is retiring next month after representing Michigan in the Senate for 24 years, has staked her career on her vision for a robust, progressive farm bill: one that, among other things, paves the way for farmers to endure…
Earlier this week, tens of thousands of people converged on Aotearoa New Zealand's Parliament in a show of solidarity against a legislative onslaught against Indigenous rights. | They had marched peacefully for nine days, in what MƒÅori peoples call hƒ´koi, in an effort to stop the country's new right-wing government from forcing through a bill that would dilute Indigenous influence on the government by reinterpreting one of its founding documents. | "MƒÅori have been here, we are going to be here forever. You're never going to assimilate us," said Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn, o…
One of the biggest car events in the United States, the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show, is underway. Some of the biggest names in the auto industry are unveiling their newest models and concept cars. The transition to electric is once again the highlight of this year's show. CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan reports.
Two years ago on Nov. 19, a man opened fire at a nightclub in Colorado, killing five people and injuring 19 others. Now, shooting victims and families have sued the club's owners and law enforcement, saying they could have prevented the tragedy. CGTN's Hendrik Sybrandy reports.
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro is facing new legal troubles, after federal police say they've concluded that the right-wing politician and his allies attempted to stay in power after his failed re-election bid in 2022, via a coup attempt. Bolsonaro is already barred from running for office until 2030, the result of a previous case finding him guilty of election interference. Now this case could result in jail time. Paulo Cabral has the story from Brasilia.
Police in Peru arrested a man caught trying to leave the country with 320 tarantulas, 110 centipedes, and nine bullet ants strapped to his body, with the officials called to action after noticing that his stomach area looked "bulky." What do you think?
Café Sankofa is at a critical crossroads. Without immediate action, we risk losing the space we've worked so hard to create—a vital hub for wellness, culture, and connection on Syracuse's Southside. We offer essential programs like reproductive and doula care through the Sankofa Reproductive Center, discounted grocery packages with the Food Bank Food Sense program, yoga and fitness classes, and more. As one of the only black-led and operated nonprofits in Syracuse, our presence is more important than ever. We need your help now more than ever. Join us this Saturday, November 23rd, from 1—3 PM at Café…
The nation's largest private prison company, the GEO Group, has seen its stock soar in the weeks since Donald Trump's election in anticipation of new contracts linked to mass deportation. | Trump's new choice for U.S. attorney general, Pam Bondi, worked as GEO's lobbyist as recently as 2019. Her list of corporate clients also includes Amazon, the tech giant currently embroiled in an antitrust fight with the federal government. | Trump announced his selection of Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, hours after another loyalist of his, Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration Thursday under growing scrutin…
Tunis, SANA- With the participation of Syria represented by the Regional Center for Early Childhood Development at the Ministry of Education, the activities of the 1st ALECSO Early Childhood Forum "Quality of Early Childhood and Transformation of Pre-School Education" concluded on Thursday in the Tunisian capital, Tunis. The forum aims to emphasize the importance of …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda a leading 5G telecommunications network has partnered with ZTE Corporation, a Chinese telecommunication company to enhance digital inclusion across the country. This partnership seeks to ensure Ugandans tap into and enjoy the benefits of the growing digital era to advance the quality of their lives. According to …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Supreme Court Justice Dr Esther Kitimbo Kisaakye is currently living in exile, fearing for her life due to ongoing threats, according to documents obtained by Uganda Radio Network (URN). The documents, including a series of emails, written by Washington-based law firm Covington & Burling LLP outline the situation in which …
Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Construction works of the Central processing facility (CPF) for the Kingfisher Development Area (KFDA) in Kikuube district currently stand at 70 percent. The China National Offshore Oil Company, Uganda (CUL) is the operator of KFDA on behalf of the Joint Venture Partners (JVPs) comprising TotalEnergies Exploration, and Production, Uganda (TEPU) …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application by Balondemu, Candia and Wandera Advocates to recover more than one billion shillings from Best Kemigisa the Toro Queen Mother, a client they represented in two high-profile cases. The law firm, led by lawyers Alex Candia and Oundo David Wandera, …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has Pardoned 19 supporters of the National Unity Platform who have been serving a three-month jail term handed to them by the General Court Martial in Makindye on charges of Treachery and unlawful possession of ammunition. Those pardoned are, Rashid Ssegujja, Robert Christopher Rugumayo, Muhydin Kakooza, …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite the availability of both national and regional emergency medical numbers, many Ugandans remain unaware of how to access these vital services—an oversight that could have life-threatening consequences in urgent situations. A Sauti Za Wananchi report by Twaweza, a non-governmental organization that tracks citizen's views on a wide range of …
Assessment Proposes Creation of Independent Oversight Council Kampala, Uganda| THE INDEPENDENT | A regulatory impact assessment of the sugar industry has called for a significant overhaul in the management of the sugarcane sector. The assessment has also recommended a shift towards a more comprehensive approach that goes beyond sugar as a product to unlock the …
Students from Mbale SS noted that the school permits boys to carry phones, but they are only allowed for use during weekends, while at off-campus hotels, or during free time, with some locations providing Wi-Fi. However, girls are not permitted to have gadgets. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | While the Ministry of Education has …
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he has chosen Pam Bondi, former attorney general of the state of Florida, as the next U.S. attorney general, replacing Matt Gaetz, who recused himself from consideration. In the announcement made on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump praised Bondi for her job addressing …
The SGR was originally an East African project, but faced financing problems. Kenya did a section of the SGR but it did not connect to Uganda, Rwanda and Sudan as was originally planned over 8years ago. Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Construction works on the delayed Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Uganda have been …
The World Table Tennis Finals are underway in Fukuoka, Japan — the last major tournament of the 2024 season. It's been quite an exciting year for the sport as table tennis was one of the most attended events of the Paris Olympics. Toni Waterman caught up with the CEO of World Table Tennis Steve Dainton, who told her that the sport is having a global resurgence.
The United States faces widespread criticism and condemnation after it vetoed a draft UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution that called for a ceasefire in Gaza, with Palestinian resistance groups saying that the veto showed Washington's support for the continuation of the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
The International Criminal Court on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister The ICC's move now theoretically limits the movement of Netanyahu as any of the court's 124 national members would be obliged to arrest him on their territory. | "The Chamber issued warrants of arrest for two individuals, Mr Benjamin Netanyahu and Mr Yoav Gallant, for crimes against humanity and war cr…
ICC arrest warrants: What are Netanyahu and Gallant accused of? | Court issues arrests warrants for Israelis over war crime of starvation and the crimes against humanity of murder and persecution | | The International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, in 2021 (Reuters/Piroschka…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant. The ICC has rejected challenges from Israel and issued the warrants today. In a statement released on the court's website it said that the orders were "for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed from at …
The ATACMS missiles Ukraine had so far been allowed to fire, mostly against Crimea, have been carriers of cluster ammunition with a reach of some 160 kilometer.
The news has broken that President Joe Biden has given Ukraine "permission" to fire U.S.-made ATACMS missiles deep into Russian territory, and the first attack hit Bryansk on Tuesday. This escalation of the war is made worse by the fact that the U.S. has to directly provide the training, logistical assistance, and intelligence targeting data …
How has Israel reacted to Netanyahu and Gallant's arrest warrants? | Allies and opponents flock to defend the wanted Israelis, describing the court's decision as 'antisemitic' | | Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant attend a ceremony at an army base near Mitzpe Ramon, Israel, 31 O…
UK refuses to say if Netanyahu would be arrested on British soil following ICC warrant | The UK's International Criminal Court Act, signed in 2001, enforces compliance with the court | | Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes a statement on the evolving situation in the Middle East, o…
Full list of 124 countries that must arrest Netanyahu for the ICC | All signatories of the Rome Statute, including many of Israel's allies, are obliged to detain and hand over indicted leaders | | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets soldiers at an undisclosed location in the…
Netanyahu's ICC arrest warrant: What to expect next | All member states are now obliged to arrest Israel's prime minister if he arrives on their territory | | International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan in The Hague, Netherlands, in February (Reuters/Piroschka van de Wouw) | The International Cri…
ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant | Court also issues warrant for Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, six months after request by prosecutor Karim Khan | | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a news conference in Tel Aviv on 13 July…
Mayor of Arab-American capital says his city will abide by ICC warrant and arrest Netanyahu | The US is not a signatory to the Rome Statute nor bound by ICC warrants, but individual jurisdictions may act however they please | | Popular lawn signs in Dearborn, Michigan, on…
On Wednesday, Israeli forces injured at least seven Palestinian citizens during the second consecutive day of invading the city of Jenin and the Jenin refugee camp, in the northern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation forces continued their aggression against the city and its camp, shooting at least seven citizens with live rounds …
Israeli forces shot four Palestinian young men, and injured three others, on Wednesday, in the Tulkarem, Qalqilia, Nablus, and Salfit governorates of the occupied West Bank. On Wednesday evening, Israeli forces shot a Palestinian young man in the town of Kafr al-Labad, east of Tulkarem in the northwestern part of the West Bank. Media sources …
On Wednesday evening, Israeli soldiers abducted a citizen, invaded and ransacked several homes in At-Tabaqa village, southwest of Hebron in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Media sources reported that Israeli military vehicles invaded many neighborhoods and streets in the village, storming and ransacking several homes, causing damage. The sources added that the soldiers abducted …
On Wednesday, Day 411 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli missiles and shells killed and injured dozens of Palestinians, including many children and women, across the devastated, starved and besieged Gaza Strip. On Wednesday evening, Israeli airstrikes resulted in the deaths of 29 Palestinians in Gaza and Khan Younis, raising the death toll in the Gaza …
On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers killed a young Palestinian man in the Al-Ein refugee camp, west of Nablus in the occupied West Bank's northern part. Medical sources said the soldiers shot and seriously injured a young man, Jihad Rafat Qatouni, before he succumbed to his wounds. The soldiers invaded several homes in Nablus city and …
On Wednesday night, Israeli soldiers shot a young Palestinian man before abducting him in Qalqilia, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said undercover soldiers infiltrated the city from its eastern area before firing live rounds at a Palestinian in his thirties. They added that the soldiers detained the wounded man …
On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted four Palestinians after the army invaded and searched several homes in Ramallah and Hebron, in the occupied West Bank. In Ramallah, in the central West Bank, soldiers abducted Mohammad Jamal Abu Al-Fahem from Beitunia town, west of the city, while he was walking near the Ofra illegal Israeli colony, …
On Thursday, day 412 of the ongoing Israeli assault on the entire Palestinian population (which has expanded in recent months to the West Bank and Lebanon as well), Israeli forces launched a pre-dawn airstrike with a US-funded 2,000-pound bomb on an entire residential block in Beit Lahia, killing at least 66 civilians and wounded over …
On Thursday dawn, Israeli occupation soldiers abducted a young man from Burin village, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank's northern part. Ibrahim Imran, head of the Burin Village Council, stated that several military vehicles invaded the town before the soldiers stormed and searched homes, causing Signiant damage. He added that during the searches, …
On Thursday morning, Israeli occupation soldiers invaded Qabalan village, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank's northern part, and demolished a structure. Riyad Emla, head of the Qabalan Village Council, told the Palestinian News & Info Agency (WAFA) that several military vehicles, accompanied by a military bulldozer, invaded the village after surrounding it. He …
18 lawmakers voted for Bernie Sanders' effort to block arms sales to Israel, but the vast majority of the Senate voted against the measure.
Independent Sen. The Vermont lawmaker and a small group of Democrats put legislation up for a Senate vote that would block the sale of some tank and…
The The 15-member council voted on a resolution put forward by 10 non-permanent members t…
US House passes bill targeting charities and pro-Palestine groups | The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act passed with a vote of 219-184, cementing fears that pro-Palestine groups will be targeted | | A small group of pro-Palestinian protestors chant outside of Colu…
Sanders's resolutions to block arms sales to Israel gained momentum, but ran headlong into White House opposition.
WASHINGTON—By lopsided margins, while President Biden was escalating the war in Ukraine, senators rejected more attempts by Sen. Bernie Sanders, Ind-Vt., to cut off U.S. arms aid to Israel, including his new proposal: To bar sales of JDAMS weapons—so-called "smart bombs"—and to provide technical services to the Israeli military. The one bright spot for anti-war …
My segments for UK Column News yesterday focus on the dishonest "ceasefire" brokering by US between Israel and Lebanon | On UK Column News yesterday I decoded the Western media portrayal of UN Resolution 1701 which is used to vilify Hezbollah while defending the Zionist unlawful occupation of both Lebanese and Syrian territory while constantly breaching the "cessation of offensive operations" clause in the agreement. | In the report I cite analysis by 
Pope Francis has faced a public backlash following his The Wall Street Journal's editorial team in an op-ed accused the Pope of "turning" on Israel, claiming his comments offer "aid and comfort to the enemies of the Jewish people and all civilised society" after he indicated that the harrowing assault on Gaza could amount to genocide – a view in line with genocide and legal experts. | Israeli officials and advocacy groups…
Starbucks' Malaysian branch has faced substantial sales declines amid Maybank has warned that the coffee giant faces long-term slumping sales, driven by consumer anger over perceived ties to Israel and the US. | Despite Starbucks not being officially blacklisted by 
"Without an end to the war, there can be no prisoner swap," Hayya said in a televised interview with the group's Al-Aqsa televi…
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, in a near-simultaneous statement, said any ceasefire deal must ensure Israel still has…
During an emergency meeting of the National Security Council on Tuesday night, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and senior officials charac…
The Israeli Knesset on Tuesday passed a law targeting parents of Palestinian children who have been convicted of security offences the courts deemed as "terrorism". | Local rights groups have condemned this as a form of collective punishment. | The law targets Palestinian citizens of Israel and revokes welfare benefits from parents of The legislation was introduced…
A US national security consulting firm recently presented to the Sources familiar with said the company Orbis had presented a feasibility study about how Tel Aviv can send aid to Gaza. | Orbis had proposed a pilot project to establish a humanitarian aid hub in a p…
The The 15-member counc…
Fairouz, Lebanon's most iconic singer, turns 90 on Thursday, at a time the country she spent her whole career singing for reels under another Israeli offensive. | Nohad Haddad, her real name, was born on 21 November 1934, when Lebanon was under the French mandate. She was born in the Beirut quarter of Zuqaq al-Blat, which was The singer, who also starred in many films, was given her stage name Fairouz — Arabic for turquoise — by Lebanese c…
At sunset, the frightening roar of warplanes can be heard in the sky over the Lebanese town of Deir al-Ahmar. Black billows are seen over the horizon all around the village amid the setting sun's golden rays, as Israel's bombs strike — the sound of the pounding explosions startling children who can be heard screaming in fear. | Just hours before, 
More than 100 people were also injured in the 
Israeli strikes resumed in Beirut's southern suburbs on Thursday morning as evacuation orders were issued for areas in south Lebanon hours after US envoy Amos Hochstein left for Tel Aviv to continue pushing for a ceasefire deal. | At least three airstrikes hit the heavily populated Most residents of the c…
Israeli forces continue to bombard northern Gaza, killing 88 Palestinians in two waves of airstrikes targeting Beit Lahiya and the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood of Gaza City. | It was earlier reported that 22 people were killed in a strike targeting a house in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood. | Palestinian journalists said that Israeli forces hit residential areas across Gaza, flattening several buildings near the Kamal Adwan Hospital in the north. | At least 66 Palestinians have been killed, over 100 injured, and many remain trapped under rubble. | This comes as the International Criminal Court on Thursday issu…
British MP says UK spy planes over Gaza must stop now arrest warrants issued | Ayoub Khan tells MEE that Britain should 'stop all activity with the Israeli government' and Starmer's genocide denial is untenable | | Ayoub Khan MP said "Sometimes I look around the chamber and think, how can…
John Prescott had a history of supporting Palestinians and criticising Israel | Former British deputy prime minister, who died on Wednesday, referred to Gaza as a 'concentration camp' in 2014 | | British Prime Minister Tony Blair, left, is congratulated by Deputy Prime Minister John Presco…
'Dismembered bodies' as Israel kills 66 in latest north Gaza massacre | Overnight bombing of residential area near Kamal Adwan hospital leaves scores of people wounded without access to emergency response | | A Palestinian woman who survived Israeli air strikes in north Gaza pictured after…
War on Gaza: Israeli officers say Hamas still firmly rooted as governing authority | Gaza's population see no alternative to the Palestinian group and are not close to turning against it, officials tell local media | | An Israeli tank on the border with the Gaza Strip on 19 January 2024, a…
Israeli archaeologist 'examining ancient site' in Lebanon killed by Hezbollah | Zeev Erlich was heralded by far-right Israelis as a 'pioneer' of illegal Israeli settlements, and his presence in south Lebanon raises questions | | Zeev Erlich, 71, was killed alongside an Israeli soldier i…
The United States has once again blocked a resolution towards ending the conflict in Gaza, saying it could not support a measure that did not include release of the hostages held by Hamas. The move was applauded by Israel, but criticized by other members. | Joining the discussion: | 
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"Many people outside think we are living under a military dictatorship. But the delegates who have come to attend the conference are seeing that we are free" and exerting independence like never before, said a Nigerien leader, addressing the conference in Niamey in solidarity with the people of Sahel.
COP29 was always going to be memorable, for no other reason than the hosting country, Azerbaijan, is a petrostate indifferent to the issue of emissions and scornful of ecological preachers. It has seen its natural gas supply grow by 128% between 2000 and 2021. Between 2006 and 2021, gas exports rose by a monumental 29,290%. A dizzying 95% of the country's exports are made up of oil and gas, with much of its wealth failing to trickle down to the rest of the populace. 
Iraq's first census in decades hailed as 'huge step forward' | While there have been tensions in Kirkuk, Iraq's first full census since 1987 is being seen as a source of pride | | An Iraqi census researcher collects information from a man in the Chibayesh marshland in Iraq's south…
There's a new trend in the world that's working against the planet, you know, the one you're standing on.
If the Garrison State isn't already here, it's sure to be here very soon. Wait and watch and observe the arrival of a suped-up American political and economic system buttressed anew by the military. True, all eyes, or at least a great many of them across the US and around the world, have been focused on Washington D.C., the White House and Trump's controversial appointees to cabinet positions. 
Home insurance rates are rising in the United States, not only in Florida, which saw tens of billions of dollars in losses from hurricanes Helene and Milton, but across the country. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, homeowners insurance increased an average of 11.3% nationwide in 2023, with some states, including Texas, Arizona and Utah, 
World leaders, negotiators, lobbyists and NGOs are meeting in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, for COP29. COP (Conference of Parties) is comprised of approximately 200 countries that ratified the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) in 1992. The representatives of these countries meet every year to negotiate the best approaches to tackling the 
According to its mission statement, "AFI FEST… showcase[es] the best films from across the globe to captivated audiences in Los Angeles. With a diverse and innovative slate of programming, the film festival presents a robust lineup of fiction and nonfiction features and shorts… along with panels and conversations featuring both master filmmakers and new cinematic 
Reporters are tasked with wading into the maelstroms of current events—fires, hurricanes, battle spaces, crime scenes, accidents, political riots—to record what we see, to print, televise, and preserve stories of events in the world as viewed through our professional lensing. Hence the adage, "Journalism is the first rough draft of history." Flawed, biased, and duplicitous 
America is for Americans — Americans only!" The words are those of Stephen Miller, speaking last month at the infamous Madison Square Garden rally, but they define Donald Trump. This is the message — the cry from the mountaintop — he brought to the country . . . at least to approximately half of it. It's 
In Mexico today, thousands of families are searching for loved ones who have disappeared amid the violence associated with "the war on drugs." Although disappearances in Mexico trace back to the Cold War and the repression of guerrilla movements in the 1960s and 1970s, they have expanded in scale and taken on new dimensions in the neoliberal era. Trade agreements like NAFTA, intended promote economic growth, have inadvertently fueled drug-trafficking across the U.S.-Mexico border, contributing to a crisis of violence that disproportionately impacts marginalized communities—those already vulnerable due to po…
November 21, 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has again called the attention of the Regional Field Office (RFO) of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Region VII, Philippines for the rampant sale of prohibited cosmetics with mercury, particularly in Cebu City. | According to the rapid monitoring conducted by the group last Sunday, at least 12 retail outlets sell FDA-banned cosmetics laden with mercury, particularly at 138 Mall, Elizabeth Mall and other locations not far from the RFO located at Leon Kilat St. cor. Sanciangko St., Cebu City. Melody Beauty Products Trading near…
A function to commemorate the completion of 53 years by the Directorate of Cultural Affairs (under the Assam government) turned a serious and fruitful event into cherishing the recognition of Asomiya (Assamese) as a classical language. It also highlighted the future course of action for the government, concerned organizations, literary personalities, and common people using the language both in written and colloquial forms in day-to-day conversations. | The courtyard of iconic Rabindra Bhawan was decorated elegantly for the occasion with a colorful podium under Bokul (Spanish Cherry) plants. As the evening sun ha…
By: Jonathan Lagan | "A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, touches a heart, and shapes the future." This sentiment encapsulates the profound impact teachers have on their students. They guide learners toward lives filled with integrity and excellence, serving as life builders, catalysts of hope, and inspirational leaders. Throughout history, many educators have been recognized for their exceptional contributions to education, not only for their dedication but also for their ability to make a significant difference in the lives of their learners, fellow teachers, and the broader community. | In countries like Sin…
By: Cesaria Joy P. Bay-Eng | In the realm of inclusive education, the concept of love—referred to as layad in Kankanaey—plays a crucial role in supporting learners with special educational needs (LSENs). These learners face unique challenges that hinder their ability to thrive academically and socially. As educators, it is our responsibility to create an environment where these learners are embraced with compassion and understanding. This approach not only enhances their learning experience but also fosters a sense of belonging and acceptance. | LSENs needs are children who have learning problems or d…
The Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM for its Spanish language initials) is a masterpiece of Cuba's remarkable healthcare system. A conference of ELAM graduates took place in Havana from Nov. 11 to 15; two sets of them attended. The gathering marked the 25th anniversary of ELAM's founding in 1999. What happened and what was …
WASHINGTON—An Oregon Republican lawmaker opposed by organized labor, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who narrowly lost her U.S. House seat on Election Day is apparently in the running to become Republican President-elect Donald Trump's Secretary of Labor—with the backing of Teamsters President Sean O'Brien. Politico reported Chavez-DeRemer, the daughter of a Teamster, won O'Brien's support, though the …
Rich countries received strong criticism at the COP29 conference in Azerbaijan today for wanting to spend more on wars and weapons than on preventing climate change. "Global military spending stands at $2.5 trillion ( £1.9trn) annually," Panamian climate envoy Juan Carlos Monterrey Gómez told delegates at the faltering annual talks sponsored by the United Nations. "For …
TORONTO — Let me close out my coverage of this year's Toronto International Film Festival by mentioning some important films by outstanding master directors, as well as a look at Canadian cinema that is always a highlight at the Festival. Canada, along with the U.S., has a shameful history of treatment of Native peoples, and …
The initiative seeks to drive global innovation in science and technology, particularly to benefit nations in the Global South…
Key commodities, including crude oil, liquefied natural gas, fertilisers, machine parts, and textiles, have already started flowing through the corridor…
The agreements focus on renewable energy, industrial integration, and advanced infrastructure development…
The event underscores India's commitment to sustainable practices within the BRICS group…
Nanjing, Wuhan and Qingdao are among the cities where the programme has been launched…
These finds offer compelling insights into the daily lives, economic activities, and societal structures of prehistoric communities…
By Hakan Topkurulu Today, the foundation of the world economic system is the Atlantic system headed by the USA. The other countries at the top of this system are Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, and other western European countries led by Germany and France, as well as the United Kingdom and Japan, Canada and Australia …
DPRK, The land of smiles and wonders — Pt. 6: The North Korean circus and indigo children By Stary Shakhtyor Once again, a bit of Juche in the morning, invigorating! Pathos, pathos speeches in lectures! Metaphorical sayings from two lecturers. "The DPRK has a satellite — an eye and a missile — a fist". I …
The Ukrainian air force said in a statement that Russian forces in the morning had launched several types of missiles at the central city of Dnipro, targeting critical infrastructure. | "In par…
British Prime Minister Another source briefed on Starmer's UAE travel plans confirmed the 
But this is what "If you can imagine this as a crowded place with people sitting, it's exactly like the Middle East," says its founder Osama Qashoo, as he shows me around the five-storey old Arabic-style building where guests are having Sunday brunch. | Located in Holborn, and close to the British Museum, Osama describes the centre as a "chameleon." | "It can be anything that you want," say…
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An attack by "All 40 people suffered direct gunshot wounds," the medic said from Wad Rawah Hospital, just north of Wad Oshaib village, requesting anonymity for their own protection after repeated attacks on medical personnel.
The chief of Speaking to the Berliner Zeitung newspaper, Barbara Slowik said: "There are areas of the city, we need to be perfectly honest here, where I would advise people who wear a kippah or are openly gay to be more careful." | Slowik mentioned "certain neighbourhoods" in the city with an Arab majority,…
A prominent Palestinian rights lawyer was among the grand winners of the prestigious Index on Censorship's She joins other renowned campaigners from around the world celebrated for their efforts to defend free expression and combat censorship. | "Diala has worked for many years defending poli…
The Egyptian government has blamed a recent maintenance mishap on a private contractor that may have impacted the Great Pyramid of Giza, amid a nationwide uproar. | A 
Iran has taken steps towards no longer expanding its stock of uranium enriched to up to 60 percent, close to the roughly 90 percent of weapons-grade, the International Atomic Energy…
Pro-Palestine users have rallied against In an announcement posted to its official blog last Friday, Twitch said it "prohibits the use of terms that may not be harmful or abusive in isolation but can be used as a slur or to denigrate others in certain contexts". | According to the policy, it is acceptable to use the term…
The US imposed sanctions on Tuesday on six senior "Hamas continues to rely on key officials who seemingly maintain legitimate, public-facing roles within the group, yet who facilitate their terrorist activities, re…
On November 5, 2024, Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong published an I am one of the organisers at the 
First, they found a picture of the apartment building online. The body gutted, reclining in a pile of its own rubble, looked like a fish left with nothing but meatless spines. They left for Antakya in a rush the following day. | On the second day, they walked through what remained of the ancient city. When they reached the site where the building had stood, Duygu ƒ∞negà∂llàº, a lawyer from Izmir, and her family, began their watch over the pancaked body of scrap metal and concrete. | Some volunteers came to help, but ƒ∞negà∂llຠsaid that there was not enough space to g…
The law, Egypt's latest bid to 
Neom: Pakistani worker died while working on Saudi megacity | Abdul Wali Skandar Khan's family searching for accountability after engineer died during construction of project, according to report | | A handout image provided by Neom shows a view of the design plan for Trojena, an area i…
Power Play: | The Future of Food: | by: | Colin Todhunter: |
We discuss the annual Financial Stability Report produced by the ECB, which suggests another sovereign debt crisis is on the horizon in Europe and how, in an ironic move, Europe is now demanding technology transfer from China. 
A bill that would give President-elect Donald Trump broad powers to target his political foes has passed a major hurdle toward becoming law. | The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act in a The bill, also known as H.R. 9495, would empower the Treasury secretary to unilaterally designate any nonprofit as a "terrorist supporting organization" and revoke its tax-exempt status, effectively k…
Submissions due by Friday, December 20th Syracuse, N.Y.— County Executive McMahon today announced that in partnership with the Onondaga County Office of Diversity and Inclusion Human Rights Division, nominations are now being accepted for the Onondaga County 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award. The Onondaga County Martin Luther King Jr. Award will be given to an Onondaga County community member who has a strong commitment to volunteerism, shows outstanding leadership and embodies and reflects the principles and ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. including contributions to human rights,…
The third Thursday of November marks the annual observation of the Great American Smokeout Æ (GASO). To recognize the event, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon and City of Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh issued a proclamation to the Tobacco Action Coalition of Onondaga County and Tobacco-Free CNY highlighting the day and the progress made in decreasing tobacco use. The City of Syracuse has made great effort to reduce youth tobacco use by reducing tobacco retailers over time, making sure retailers don't open near schools and parks, and by helping to enforce NYS minimum age to purchase tobacco products through t…
Editor's note: Grist is hosting a free virtual event on January 9, 2025, at 2 p.m. EST / 11 a.m. PST to analyze the progress and challenges seen at the U.N. climate conference known as COP29. Join Grist's Jake Bittle in conversation with attendees and experts about where global climate negotiations go from here. The essence of the Paris climate agreement was distilled into a single number. The almost 200 countries that signed the pact in 2016 agreed they would try to limit gl…
When Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took office in January 2023, he inherited environmental protection agencies in shambles and deforestation at a 15-year high. His predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, had Environmental protection agencies have…
By James Phillips (James Phillips is a cultural and political anthropologist and a former Jesuit with forty years as a student of Central America.) Gustavo Gutierrez died on October 22, 2024, in Lima, Peru, at the age of 96. His death will not occasion headlines in the world's major news media, but it should. Gutierrez…
On functions, history, weakness, and reasons of the decline of the currency. By Hakan Topkurulu Today, the foundation of the world economic system is the Atlantic system headed by the USA. The other countries at the top of this system are Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, and other western European countries led by Germany and …
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mukono district leaders have praised the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) programs for strengthening the country's healthcare system. Speaking at the celebration of 50 years of the Expanded Programme on Immunization at Katoogo Health Centre III at Nama Sub County on Monday under the theme 'Reinventing the …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Apptivate Africa, a leading provider of innovative HR payment solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Glovo, a leading multi-category app that creates innovative solutions by connecting customers, businesses, and riders to fulfill everyday needs. With a mission to build the largest online marketplace and provide everyone with easy access …
OPINION | George Mubiru | In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, companies have the opportunity and responsibility to impact more than just the bottom line. Corporations now play an integral role in shaping a nation's socioeconomic health, transcending profit margins to foster resilience and well-being in the communities around them. As we adapt to an ever-changing …
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health workers have urged the public to consider regular screening for diabetes to make treatment easier and avoid complications associated with the disease. Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough of the hormone insulin, which regulates blood glucose, or when the body cannot …
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A day after the General Court Martial sitting at Makindye remanded up to December 2, veteran opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye and his political ally, Obed Kamulegeya Lutale, details are beginning to emerge how he was kidnapped from Nairobi in Kenya and returned to Kampala. Speaking to political allies from …
ARUA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has called on the media and local leaders in the West Nile region to take an active role in educating the public about the Tobacco Control Act of 2015, which aims to reduce tobacco use and the associated health risks. The Act prohibits tobacco advertising, promotion, …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda's philanthropic arm, MTN Foundation, yesterday hosted a heartfelt farewell dinner at Golden Tulip in Kampala to honor Her Excellency Lulama Mary-Theresa Xingwana, South Africa's High Commissioner to Uganda. The event celebrated her extraordinary contributions as a trustee of the MTN Uganda Foundation and her unwavering commitment to development, …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Social Security Fund Uganda has introduced a voluntary savings product to increase social security coverage, targeting existing NSSF members, and non-NSSF members in the formal sector, the informal sector, and the diaspora. The new product, named NSSF Smartlife Savings Plan, unveiled today in Kampala, follows the publication of …
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and the South African National Defence Army have agreed to have a military training exchange program. In the agreement that was reached in the meeting between Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba and his South African counterpart Gen Rudzani Maphwanya, in Entebbe, UDPF will …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has launched a nationwide operation to enforce compliance with the Tourism Accommodation Facility Regulations. Supported by the Uganda Police Force, the UTB enforcement team is conducting inspections across various accommodation facilities to ensure they meet the required standards. This crackdown, guided by the Uganda Tourism …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Makindye Chief Magistrates Court has remanded musician Patrick Mulwana, popularly known as Alien Skin, to Luzira Prison on charges of robbery. Alien Skin was arrested on Wednesday following chaos at Nsambya Hospital that reportedly resulted in the assault of two doctors and a security guard. The incident stemmed from …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyer Robert Rutaro has withdrawn a civil suit he had filed against the Uganda Law Society-ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde for expelling the Attorney General and Solicitor General representatives from the ULS Council. Rutaro on Wednesday through his lawyers of MC Ford Advocates withdrew the suit in a notice submitted before …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The New Vision Group has finally released its financial performance reports, showing a further plunge into losses for the year ended June 2024. The results were due to be released two weeks ago, but Company Secretary Gervase Ndyanabo told shareholders and the general public that this would be delayed for …
The project will be implemented in 69 districts and will directly benefit about 2,850,000 individuals. Given that project intervention areas will also cover refugee hosting districts, about 50,000 refugees are expected to directly benefit from project activities bringing the total number of direct beneficiaries to about 2.9 million. Munyonyo, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | The …
On Saturday 16 November, activists from Scientist Rebellion and Growth Kills took part in civil disobedience actions in several cities around the world. They were out to highlight how politicians, businesses, and leaders obsession with growth and GDP as measures of human success was killing us all. In doing so, the groups were calling on …
A new report issued today by the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor documented dozens of deliberate killings and field executions carried out by Israeli occupation forces against numerous civilians in northern Gaza over the past 43 days. These actions are part of the ongoing escalation and the broader framework of genocide perpetrated against Palestinians for over …
The Biblical Book of Job chronicles a string of catastrophes relentlessly plaguing the main character, Job, who loses his prosperity, his home, his health, and his children. Eventually, an agonized Job curses his own existence as well as the god that created him. Issues of evil, justice, and divine wisdom are explored, and while the 
Donald Trump's second presidential term will begin on Jan. 20, bringing with it promises to dramatically reshape many aspects of the criminal justice system. The U.S. Senate — with its authority over confirming judicial nominees — will also shift from Democratic to Republican control. In the 65 days between now and then, the outgoing — or "lame …
Sy Montgomery is a naturalist, documentary scriptwriter, and author of 31 books of nonfiction for adults and children, including Hummingbirds' Gift, the National Book Award finalist The Soul of an Octopus, and the New York Times bestselling memoir The Good Good Pig. She is the recipient of lifetime achievement awards from the Humane Society and the New England Booksellers Association. She is a contributor to the Observatory. 
Israeli strikes killed dozens of people in Gaza Sunday, civil defence rescuers said, most of them in In On Sunday, Gaza's civil…
Gaza health authorities say at least 111 people were killed in Gaza on Saturday by Israeli strikes. | Dozens were reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike on a residential building in north Gaza on Sunday morning as Israel continues to pound Gaza authorities said dozens of people had been killed in a strike on a tower block in Beit Lahia with reports of deadly strikes overni…
Dozens were killed and injured in fresh massacres by the Israeli forces in Khan Younis, Beit Lahia, Nuseirat, and Al-Bureij through Sunday night into Monday. | According to the Gaza media office, 96 people were killed, at least 60 were injured and over 15 were still missing in the attacks across Gaza…
Immigration to the U.S. southern border has long been subject to cold-hearted racial demagoguery. The Statue of Liberty may have welcomed some of the "huddled masses" from Europe at different times, but no such welcome was ever given to people from south of the border. There, a different attitude has prevailed. | Donald Trump's MAGA hate speech includes such descriptions of non-European immigrants as "stone cold killers," "immigrant criminals from the dungeons of the world," "rapist," "pet eaters" — or "invaders" from across the southern border. Some may find Trump's words pleasing and others dreadful, but…
At loose ends one night during the pandemic, Tyler Gigbot picked up a deck of cards. The energetic teenager quickly taught himself a basic trick. His first audience consisted of his surprised parents. "They had to kind of pretend like they were amazed," he laughs. But it was more than a simple illusion for Gigbot, who has a rare eye condition called aniridia, meaning he was born without irises. He sees the world through a constant haze of light, "like living in an impressionist painting." Flipping through the deck, he realized that "for the first time ever, I can see things that other people can't see," he says.
The UK on Sunday announced a £113 million ($143 million) aid boost to support more than one million people affected by the The new funding will be targeted at the 600,000 people in Sudan and 700,000 people in "The…
WASHINGTON—The nation's top two private prison companies, GEO Group and Core Civic, and their executives gave early to convicted felon Donald Trump's Republican presidential campaign. Now they're preparing to cash in on his mass deportation plans. Not that they did all that badly under Democratic President Joe Biden, records show. They lost some federal contracts, …
TOLEDO—Following a disturbing trend of recent auto worker layoffs, auto giant Stellantis notified 1,100 Toledo workers, members of UAW Local 12, that they will be indefinitely laid off. These layoffs at the Toledo Assembly Plant, where they produce the Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wrangler 4xe, and Gladiator, are coming after cutting jobs at Warren Truck in …
Arizona Democratic Party leaders and progressives expected a surge of women voting for abortion rights to carry Harris into the White House and flip both houses of the state legislature as well as a congressional seat of two. It didn't happen. The constitutional amendment to fully legalize abortion rights passed with 62% but failed to …
My favorite film at the Toronto International Film Festival this year was by far M — Son of the Century, creatively directed by the talented UK filmmaker Joe Wright. It's actually an Italian TV mini-series about the founder of fascism himself, Prime Minister Benito Mussolini. It stars Luca Marinelli, the charismatic lead in Martin Eden, …
Colonial powers tried to stifle it and failed and today it's a powerful force ANALYSIS | MAJA JAKARASI | In Zimbabwe's Shona language, mental illness is known as chirwere chepfungwa or kupenga. Before British colonial settlers arrived in 1890, traditional healers (n'anga) played an important role in helping people to manage their mental as well as …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Senior Presidential Advisor Alhajji Abdul Nadduli has urged President Yoweri Museveni to withdraw the Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) from Uganda's lakes, arguing that the unit has deviated from its intended mission. The FPU, composed of Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) soldiers, was deployed in 2017 to curb illegal fishing practices …
Los líderes del Partido Demócrata de Arizona y los progresistas esperaban que una oleada de mujeres que votaran por el derecho al aborto llevara a Harris a la Casa Blanca y diera la vuelta a ambas cámaras de la legislatura estatal, así como un escaño en el Congreso de dos. No sucedió. La enmienda constitucional …
US President Joe Biden has authorised The New York Times and The Washington Post, citing unnamed sources, first re…
LIMA, PERU | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that the Taiwan question, democracy and human rights, China's path and system, and China's development right are four red lines for China, which must not be challenged or crossed. In his meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the 31st …
A French court has approved the conditional release of Lebanese activist The decision on Friday marks the eleventh request for Abdallah's release, the National Counterterrorism Prosecutor's Office confirmed to Agence France-Presse. However, the prosecutor's office said it would appeal the ruling. | In a statement, the prosecution said: "The Sentence Enforcement Court, in a d…
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Campaigner for a just peace in Palestine raided as Starmer regime intensifies assault on anti-genocide journalists and activists Natalie Strecker, a well-known writer and campaigner for a just peace in Palestine has been arrested on her home island of Jersey this morning. Strecker, an associate of UN-recognised Palestinian advocate of non-violent resistance, Issa Amro, recently …
As the chaotic but iconic blonde with a chequered personal past took up the highest office in the land, it seemed like nothing could stop him. | What could stand in the way of his big economic policy goal of national exceptionalism? He would erect trade barriers against capitalists from competing nations. He would stop freedom of movement and protect his labour force. And, though appealing to the public about their pocketbook issues, the new leader's administration would open the way to a raft of crony appointments and favours to his super-rich backers. | Many said his coalition would dominate the nation…
A new A captive at Israel's Ofer Prison in the occupied West Bank told Sky News how Israeli forces left Dr Al-Bursh, who had been severely tortured, to die alone in agonising…
Israeli football fans attacked French supporters at the Stade de France in The attack, which took place in the stands at around the tenth minute of play, occurred despite security measures being stepped up following the rampage by Israeli football fans in Amsterdam last week which triggered violence in the city. | Footage posted to social media showed France fans leaving their seats to move away from the violence. | "
A report by the 29 NGOs, including Save the Children, Oxfam and Care, said that humanitarian aid entering the Palestinian t…
JERUSALEM | Xinhua | Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Friday that the country will begin issuing conscription orders to thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men, a group traditionally exempt from military service, citing a shortage of soldiers. Katz said in a statement that 7,000 draft orders for ultra-Orthodox men to serve in the Israel …
Three daughters of In the lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court, the daughters — along with the Malcolm X estate — claimed that the agencies were aware of and were involved in the assassination plot and failed to stop the killing. | At a morning news conference, attorney Ben Crump stood with family members as he descri…
Israeli bombardment targeted some of Beirut's southern suburbs on Saturday, shortly after forced evacuation orders. | Lebanese media said that several buildings have been damaged, including ones in Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) said "the enemy" carried out three air raids, including one near Haret Hreik. | "The first strike near Haret Hreik de…
Lebanese officials are reviewing a US-Israeli ceasefire proposal that includes strict measures for southern Lebanon, though doubts remain about its viability. | The draft deal was reportedly handed to Parliament Speaker A response by Hezbollah and Lebanese officials is expected in…
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To the surprise of many, Palestine marks When thinking about Palestine, the first thought that occurs to most people is how it has remained under Israeli occupation since the In Israel proper, known as the 1948 lands, Palesti…
On 13 November, an official Moroccan team of 70 personnel arrived in Valencia, bringing with them 24 water-pumping trucks and a support vehicle to assist with clean-up efforts. | The mission, ordered by the Moroccan King Mohamed VI, was reported by the state news age…
TEHRAN | Xinhua | Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency () Rafael Grossi on Friday visited two Iranian nuclear sites of Natanz and Fordow for the first time. During his visit, Grossi was accompanied by Massimo Aparo, IAEA deputy director general and head of the IAEA Department of Safeguards, Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesman of …
Rediscovering the 1974 National March Against Racism and Labor-Left Organizing in Boston's School Desegregation Era JAMES GREEN MEMORIAL LECTURE AND PEOPLE'S HISTORY WALKING TOUR FIGHTING RACISM, DEFEATING FASCISM Date: Nov. 23 Location: Democracy Brewing, 35 Temple Place, Boston, 02111 10: 00 a.m. — 11: 30 a.m. WW PHOTO archives Fifty years ago, . . . | 
For the last few years, the monthly Second Sunday Dialogue public meetings of the Disability Justice and Rights Caucus of Workers World Party (DJRC) have been discussing the idea of a transitional demand: a "Disability Justice, Full Employment, Health care and Education Second Bill of Rights" amendment to the U.S. . . . | 
"Avenge every attack of the enemy and spread the struggle like waves! This is the only path, the only tested path for self-defense, and there is no other path. This is how a revolutionary peasant army can be built. This is so, because you are today the only revolutionary force, . . . | 
The political philosophy of classical liberalism, which provided the basis for liberal political praxis, was sustained by a long tradition of bourgeois economic thought, straddling both classical political economy and neo-classical economics.
The Green New Deal has been largely blocked at the national level, but it is thriving in communities, cities, and states. Jeremy Brecher's new book is both an urgent call to action and proof of concept. Starting where we're at Less than one week after Trump was re-elected to the single most powerful political office …
On August 11, 2022, workers in Canada's Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) penned an open letter about their experiences in the program. "As it currently stands," they wrote, "the [SAWP] is systematic slavery." The article was written by Jamaican workers, but they asserted that migrants of other nationalities had faced similarly dehumanizing experiences. "It feels …
When Hany el Batnigi, a Canadian citizen born in Gaza, returned to his birthplace in September of 2023 for the first time since he fled after the As conditions became increasingly chaotic in Gaza after 7 October, the long-time Ottawa resident tried to contact Global Affairs Canada (GAC) to arrange safe passage out…
Gunmen from the "Jamaat-e-Islami Bajaur leader Sufi Hameed was leaving the mosque after offering prayers after sunset (Thursday) when two masked men on a motorcycle opened fire on him," senior police official Waqar Rafiq told AFP. | The official said the attackers escaped after shooting the Islamis…
Libya's Interior Minister, Emad al-Trabelsi, stirred controversy during a The Government of National Unity's minister declared that there is "no space for personal freedom in Libya" and that those seeking it "should go to Europe." He also announced plans to reinstate "morality p…
A rare inside account of the tyranny of the Produced by actress Jennifer Lawrence ("Hunger Games") and Nobel Peace Prize winner 
Palestinian refugees in The legislation, detailed in a document from Iraq's Interior Ministry, clarifies that this does not prevent them from working "freelance" as taxi drivers. | According to the document issued in October, a copy of which was obta…
'What constitutes genocide is the Genocide Convention, not personal opinion' — and her comments apply just as well to Lammy's boss Starmer United Nations legal expert Francesca Albanese has dismantled UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy's wilful genocide denial, during an interview she gave to the 'Thinking Muslim' podcast. Her comments, though, apply just as well …
I am deeply honored by the trust the people of the 50th State Senate District have placed in me. With the majority of ballots scanned and the margin greater than than the outstanding ballots remaining, I am proud to declare victory. Throughout the campaign, I listened to your concerns and hopes for our future. You've called for a senator who will fight for good-paying jobs, quality schools, health care access, safe and affordable communities, and smart economic investments for the future. Now, I am ready to get to work delivering on these issues. As a lineman who fought to save hundreds of jobs as a local union p…
On Saturday, November 16th, 2024, at about 12: 38 a.m., Syracuse Police Officers responded to the "Gold lot" at Destiny USA Mall, for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, the officers located a 42-year-old male, who presented with lacerations to his back. The victim stated he was breaking up a fight near the gold lot entrance, when he felt pain in his back and discovered he had been cut by an unknown object. The victim was transported to Upstate Hospital by AMR Ambulance, where he was listed in stable condition. The victim's injuries are non-life threatening. The investigation is active and ong…
COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | An online petition by a section of Christians on behalf of embattled former Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) executives facing prosecution over the Kiteezi garbage deaths sent me down memory lane. The petition questioned the arrest and detention of former KCCA executive director, Dorothy Kisaka and her two co-accused. Directed to …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere has urged the faithful to stay focused on the practical aspects of coffee growing, advising them not to be distracted by the ongoing debates over the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) merger. In recent weeks, there has been heated discussion surrounding the decision to collapse and absorb …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has allowed the evidence of the Scene of Crime Officer Corporal Stephen Oryema in the case in which opposition politicians Dr Kizza Besigye and Samuel Lubega Mukaaku are accused of inciting violence. On Friday, the Court presided over by the Senior Principal Grade One …
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of personnel from the Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) and police officers today fired live ammunition to disperse a group of fishermen protesting the death of one of their colleagues and the detention of another. The two fishermen, Richard Ngobi and Collin Omuntu, from Masese Landing Site in Jinja …
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The government is confident that the cost of internet in the country will drop by up to 50 percent by the end of January, as it strives to empower innovation. The high cost of the Internet has been listed among the main challenges to doing business in Uganda and entrepreneurs …
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's top long-distance stars Victor Kiplangat and Jacob Kiplimo will feature in the Sevens Hills Race in the Netherlands. The duo who were preparing in Kapchorwa ahead of the run slated for Sunday, arrived in the Netherlands on Friday ready to showcase their performance potential in a highly anticipated formidable …
Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders and supporters of the National Unity Platform have condemned the Police for blocking the mobilization tours of the Party President in Migyera town council. On Friday, the Police and Uganda Peoples' Defense Force in Nakasongola district blocked the mobilization tours of Robert Kyagulanyi. Kyagulanyi was supposed to address his …
Kampala, Uganda | CAFONLINE | South Africa moved to the top of Group D in the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers with a 2-0 away victory over Uganda on Friday. The win pushes Bafana Bafana ahead of the Crane, although both teams have already secured their tickets to TotalEnergies CAF AFCON …
By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü, Donetsk / Russia Vittorio Nicola Rangeloni, a Russian/Italian journalist living in Donetsk, described the latest situation on the Ukrainian front. "Having lost control of Ugledar, Selidovo and Gornyak, the Ukrainian army is about to lose control of Kurakhovo," Rangeloni said, noting that Russian armed forces are constantly advancing on the Donbass front. …
Ukraine is facing to find new recruits, while every day more and more soldiers desert. By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü, Donetsk / Russia Vittorio Nicola Rangeloni, a Russian/Italian journalist living in Donetsk, described the latest situation on the Ukrainian front. "Having lost control of Ugledar, Selidovo and Gornyak, the Ukrainian army is about to lose control of …
Gladiator II, releasing November 15 in the UK and November 22 in the US. | For fans of SWANA, and particularly Palestinian and Egyptian backgrounds, the report that Palestinian-Egyptian actress May Calamawy would be in the film was one met with excitement, especially after her critically acclaimed genre role in Marvel Studios' When Calamawy was cast, outlets touted her role as " 
Quezon City, Philippines — Yesterday, November 15, 2024, advocates from various sectors gathered to amplify the call for a Climate Emergency Declaration in response to the escalating impacts of the climate crisis. This Global Day of Action for Climate Justice, organized by a coalition of climate and social justice organizations, seeks to mobilize communities and stakeholders to demand urgent climate action. | The event began with an assembly at 7: 30 AM, followed by a Mass at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in UP Village. Approximately 238 participants from the church group alone joined in solidarity…
Baku, Azerbaijan | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) yesterday (November 15) convened a high-level meeting with key stakeholders on the sidelines of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29) to foster partnerships aimed at mitigating climate change in Africa and integrating climate considerations into development finance. Led by the Bank's …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University has approved a temporary measure allowing students with tuition arrears to sit for end-of-semester examinations for the Academic Year 2024/2025. The decision, announced by Vice-Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe in a letter dated November 14, came in response to a request by Guild President Vicent Lubega Nsamba. Earlier this …
RNZ News A former New Zealand prime minister, Dame Jenny Shipley, has warned the ACT Party is "inviting civil war" with its attempt to define the principles of the 1840 Te Tiriti o Waitangi in law. The party's controversial Treaty Principles Bill passed its first reading in Parliament on Thursday, voted for by ruling coalition…
By If George W. Bush was elected to a third term in office, this is what his cabinet would look like. Rubio, Waltz, Stefanik, …
A groundbreaking investigation by Jessica Buxbaum reveals that when users engage with pro-Israel accounts, they may actually be interacting with AI bots, not real people, as part of an Israeli government influence strategy.
ISRAEL | Will never be the same | Its viciousness untamed | Universally shamed | Appropriately blamed | Zionist mythology unframed | And forever stained | People's souls chained | Hitler's atrocities | Excusing current monstrosities | At an unimaginable velocity | Never again | Comes again | And again, and again | The victims of the past | Inundated by the echoing pageantry of the government's traumatizing machine | Become the victimizers of the present | Creating new victims | Whose survivors will turn against them | And create more victims | This is certain among much uncertainty | Young soldiers as monsters…
Just days after Israeli football hooligans' racist romp in Amsterdam, they took part in violence in Paris too. Not to shy away from where their support lied, some of the thugs were even wearing tees with the IDF logo on them. Israeli football hooligans rampage in France Israel played France in a match with low […] | By 
On Friday 15 November, supporters of Youth Demand disrupted traffic in both London and Exeter, demanding a two-way arms embargo on Israel, and for the UK government to halt all new oil and gas licences granted since 2021. London: swarmed by Youth Demand once again In London, action takers blocked Holborn's Southampton Row, Marble Arch, […] | By 
Starmer's police state is making an example of the 'Filton 10' to try to protect Israel's arms interests as it commits genocide Keir Starmer's police-state assault, through the misuse of anti-terror legislation, on protest and especially on solidarity with Palestinians against Israel's genocide continues to intensify with the case of the 'Filton 10' group of …
John Perry: Latin American Governments Pay a Price for Challenging Israel's Genocidal War Governments in Latin America have been at the forefront of opposition to Israel's genocide in Gaza, and several of those which have done so suddenly face new threats, even including attempted coups. Of the 165 countries that recognise Israel, only four have officially…
Still no retractions from UK politicians and media, even as Israel 'fans', protected by French police, beat spectators at France-Israel match On Wednesday Stephan van Baarle, leader of the Dutch DENK party, speaking during an emergency debate on the issue, told the Netherlands' parliament that the rampage of Israeli football fans through the country's capital …
WASHINGTON—Will Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Republican president-elect Donald Trump's pick to head the giant Health and Human Services Department, be—in the words of the warning on cigarette packages—a hazard to your health? Off both his past stands against vaccines, against fluoridation of water, against the Food and Drug Administration, and more, the answer to that …
I work at one of the most profitable companies in the world, yet I'm barely able to get by. In August 2023, I got hired as a warehouse associate at an Amazon delivery station in San Francisco. Within months, it became clear just how unjust and dysfunctional the workplace was. I start work at 3: 20 …
LOS ANGELES — Theatergoers are in for a very special occasion—a revelation, it's not too excessive to say—if they will expand their horizons a bit and embrace a Native American perspective on view now. Currently celebrating its 30th anniversary season, Native Voices presents the world premiere of Beth Piatote's Antíkoni at the historic Southwest Campus …
NEW YORK—Some New York state retailers are already following the spirit of a new union-pushed state law mandating they protect their workers against violent customers and dangerous confrontations, even though the measure has yet to be implemented. So says the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, a semi-independent UFCW sector. RWDSU was the prime mover …
Just in time for the holiday season, two current films deal with the role of religion in modern life. Both hold forth on organized religion's strengths and weaknesses, though widely divergent on the subject of spiritual expression. They do not hesitate to paint starkly dramatic views illustrating how original moralism has lost its moorings. Conclave …
Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke performs a Haka in parliament in Wellington, New Zealand, November 14, 2024 © X / @StrayDogNZ New Zealand's parliament was suspended on Thursday after lawmakers from the Maori Party tore up a copy of a controversial bill on tribal rights and performed a traditional war chant in the legislature. For nearly two centuries, …
This coming week will mark 1,000 days since In those 1,000 days, and through many hundreds of thousands of individual acts of bravery, Ukraine has demonstrated time and time again that the country and her people will not capitulate to Russia's attempts to subjugate this sovereign nation. And, going forward, as people search for ways to end this war, Ukraine w…
Sacrifice zones are areas where people have been left to live in conditions that threaten life itself, from toxic industrial pollution to the deadly, intensifying effects of man-made climate change. In a more just and less cruel society, the very concept of a "sacrifice zone" wouldn't exist. And yet, in America, after decades of deregulation and public disinvestment, more working-class communities are becoming sacrifice zones, and more of us are being set up for sacrifice at the altars of corporate greed and government abandonment. | America's sacrifice zones are no longer extreme outliers; they are, in fac…
NHS no-profit bid rejected and a contract handed to firm despite massive security breach as Starmer and Streeting NHS give-away through US-style so-called 'integrated care' ramps up The Labour-run NHS has handed massive contracts worth around £2.2 billion to private companies in just a couple of months — one of which involved rejecting a non-profit …
The But here at Media Storm, something confuses us about the debate now unfolding in the news, which is the distinctive lack of voices of people for whom the bill is designed. | They are out there, and they are not voiceless. So we can only conclude it is because the British are terrified of looking at death. But some have no choice but to stare death…
Thousands of delegates have congregated in Baku, Azerbaijan, this week for 
Prince Harry's legal case against If there is no last-minute change, it will be the first time the newspaper group – News Group Newspapers (NGN) — has ever been forced to defend its record in court in 15 years of litigation about phone hacking and other unlawful reporting methods. | Prince Harry is suing the publisher of The Sun and the now-defunct News of the World alleging NGN unlawfull…
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By Susan Lagos (Susan Lagos is a retired Spanish teacher from northern California who volunteered in Nicaragua multiple times from 1987 to 2004, and has lived in Ciudad Dario, Matagalpa, for 20 years.) On Labor Day weekend in the town of Fort Bragg, California, Paul Bunyan Days are celebrated with logging contests, exhibits, and a…
Como sucede con todos los análisis de noticias y artículos de opinión publicados por People's World, este artículo refleja las opiniones de su autor. Es una contribución al análisis colectivo necesario a medida que la coalición anti-MAGA avanza hacia la siguiente etapa de la lucha para resistir a Trump y al fascismo. Es la mañana …
Por: Víctor de Currea-Lugo, World BEYOND War, 14 de Noviembre 2024 | Sin duda, los judíos han sido perseguidos: desde su secuestro y encierro en En el siglo XIX, en el marco…
The UN Human Rights Office said on Friday nearly 70 percent of the fatalities it has verified in The 
An Iraqi professor leading a group of students on a walking tour of Baghdad's historic centre invites them to stop and admire a centuries-old stone wall erected to shield the city from Mongol invaders. | Such a tour would have been unthinkable in the Iraqi capital through much of recent decades due to the country's successive wars which saw Baghdad pounded from the air, targeted by suicide bombers and hit with car bomb attacks. | "Several caliphs worked on it," tour leader and professor Muaffaq al-Tai, 83, told the group as they passed under an impressive brick dome, smartphones and cameras in hand. | Braving…
By Jon Mroz Despair drives communities to become more conservative. People are tribal and suffering typically contracts, rather than expands political acumen. Many young left leaning white Americans are shaking their heads wondering how it's possible that Trump managed to win, and by a margin illustrating the paradox of disillusionment.
The following statement was given by Hamas leader Sami Abuy Zuhri to Al-Jazeera and published by Resistance News Network on Nov. 2, 2024. Sami Abuy Zuhri We are interested in stopping the massacres and holocausts against our people. We are keen on stopping the massacres in Gaza, which is why . . . | 
Across the Pacific, Indigenous communities lead a growing wave of sovereignty against ongoing legacies of Western colonialism in the region, from the assault on Māori rights in Aotearoa to the US and French military presence in wider Oceania.
Earlier on Saturday at dawn and Friday night, Israeli soldiers abducted at least eighteen Palestinians, including a woman who was later released, as well as former political prisoners, in several parts of the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Detainees' Affairs Commission and the Palestinian Prisoners' Society reported that the invasions and abductions were spread across …
Most African countries rely on fossil fuels for energy and export revenue. Yet, development finance institutions, including the World Bank, are pulling back on fossil fuel investments ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The eighth annual Babacar Ndiaye Lecture, held at Washington D.C.'s Four Seasons Hotel on October 26, highlighted the pressing need for African nations to balance …
Iran has sentenced three people to death over the 2020 assassination of one of the country's top nuclear scientists, "The judicial processes of these three people were carried out in the Revolutionary Court of Urmia, and they were sentenced to death in the initial stage, and the case is currently in the appeal stage," judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir told a Tehran press conference. | Fakhrizadeh was killed when his car was ambushed on a highway outside…
Palestinians in "We are hanging by a thread, and like every other people in the world, we are looking for someone who can stop the war," said…
Subscriber support through Patreon is a lifeline for independent artists, researchers, advocates, and journalists. I'm among the people who rely on monthly subscriptions to produce the kind of writings that don't get aired through mainstream media, academic gatekeepers, or well-funded nonprofits. Now comes Apple's App Store, rolling out 30% fees for new subscriptions. This affects 
Pro-Israel counter-demonstration figure filmed appearing to point police toward people he wants detained The 12-minute long footage from the national march for Palestine and against Israel's genocide appears to show a man in a yellow vest — some kind of marshal of the tiny pro-Israel counter-demonstration, judging by his position in the area in front …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Children have asked the government to prioritize better social services and the promotion of talent as a solution to poverty. Speaking during the launch of the National Coalition to End Child Poverty, young people voiced their concerns about the current state of education, healthcare, and opportunities for talent development. …
People pose for photos at the booth of South Africa at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe) Myburgh said China's efforts to promote high-level opening-up are welcomed by African countries and will boost Africa's economic recovery and growth. JOHANNESBURG | Xinhua | The China International …
Phony bomb threats that appeared to originate in many cases from "None of the threats have been determined to be credible thus far," the 
In its description of Israel's "strategic position," the Times has forgotten that prior to October 7, Israel's borders were quiet, particularly the northern border with Lebanon. Israel had domestic concerns due to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to weaken the Israeli Supreme Court and his formation of the most right-wing government in Israel's history. But Israel's economy was strong, and its economic dealings with various Arab countries due to the Abraham Accords was offering a measure of stability to the region. There was even discussion of an Israeli-Saudi Arabian accord that would include a U.S. d…