2023-12-11: News Headlines

Alejandro Marcó del Pont (2023-12-11). Las finanzas del purgatorio. globalizacion.ca El cielo no siempre es el límite. En un rincón peculiar del purgatorio hay un grupo de almas atrapadas en un juego interminable: la economía de las deudas eternas. Cada alma lleva consigo una lista de errores financieros y malas…

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-12-11). China stresses mutually beneficial cooperation with Vietnam. plenglish.com Beijing, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) China highlighted the pragmatic cooperation with Vietnam and the tangible benefits for both peoples, on the occasion of the upcoming visit of President Xi Jinping to that country.

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-12-11). Dominican farmers demand more investment in rural areas. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Dec 11 ( Prensa Latina) Hundreds of small and medium Dominican agricultural producers demanded the government to increase investment in rural areas to prevent further migration to the big cities.

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-12-11). More than 20 Ibero-American countries attend MSMEs forum in Colombia. plenglish.com Bogota, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The sixth Ibero-American Forum of MSMEs begins in Medellin, some 420 kilometers northwest of this capital, with the participation of representatives of the public and private sector from 22 countries, an authorized source informed.

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-12-11). Obrador announces everything ready to inaugurate the Mayan Train. plenglish.com Mexico City, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) President Andrés Manuel López Obrador confirmed that everything is ready to inaugurate the first stage of the Mayan Train next Friday, when two caravans will leave to travel 473 kilometers of the Campeche-Cancún section.

Allen Forrest (2023-12-11). NWO Elephant in the Room. dissidentvoice.org

Angela (2023-12-11). Wednesday 12/13: Artist Teach-In for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | Register at: bit.ly/artists4pal

Angela (2023-12-11). Thursday 12/14: Webinar: How You Can Support Palestine. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2023-12-11). Monday 12/11: The Missing Peace: Discussing Palestine over the Holidays. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2023-12-11). Tuesday 12/12: Press Conference and Visit to Senator Alex Padilla's Sacramento Office. indybay.org Federal Building | 501 I St | Sacramento, CA…

Angela (2023-12-11). Tuesday 12/12: Woodland: Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org 622 Main Street | Woodland, CA…

Angela (2023-12-11). Thursday 12/14: Sacramento: Human Rights Day Candlelight Vigil. indybay.org Corner of 16th & J St | Sacramento, Ca…

Angela (2023-12-11). Friday 12/15: Action Hour — Ceasefire Now. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2023-12-11). Friday 12/15: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2023-12-11). Friday 12/15: Action: Palestine Phone Jam + Social Media Storm. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2023-12-11). Sunday 12/17: Virtual Q&A Discussion of 3 Short Films about Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2023-12-11). Tuesday 12/12: Menlo Park: Rally for Palestine. indybay.org

Angela (2023-12-11). Tuesday 12/12: Action: Santa Clara City Council Meeting. indybay.org 500 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA | or | via Zoom (Meeting ID: 997 0675 9306)…

Angela (2023-12-11). Wednesday 12/13: Youth Mass Mobilization for Palestine. indybay.org 555 Franklin St | San Francisco, CA…

Angela (2023-12-11). Saturday 12/16: Bakersfield: Shut It Down for Palestine. indybay.org Bakersfield, CA (exact location to be revealed on Dec 15)…

Angela (2023-12-11). Thursday 12/14: No Money for Massacres Solidarity Phone Bank. indybay.org

Angela (2023-12-11). Sunday 12/10: Santa Rosa Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Courthouse Square | 3rd St | Santa Rosa, CA…

Angela (2023-12-11). Tuesday 12/12: Davis City Council Meeting. indybay.org Community Chambers | 23 Russell Blvd | Davis, CA…

Angela (2023-12-11). Friday 12/15: Peace Vigil — Call for Ceasefire + Diplomacy Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…

April M. Short (2023-12-11). "Practices for Care and Endurance" Support Those Organizing for Ceasefire in Gaza. counterpunch.org Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip—which began following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023—has led to mass civilian deaths including those of more than 6,000 children as of November, with "damning evidence of war crimes," according to Amnesty International. On November 16, UN experts warned of genocidal violence on the part of

Aram Aharonian (2023-12-11). Tomar la palabra, el arma para construir la paz en Colombia. globalizacion.ca Las prácticas de comunicación popular—sindical, indígena, comunitaria, de voces surgidas desde la resistencia, gritos revolucionarios- fueron siempre manifestación de un proyecto emancipatorio, de búsqueda de cambio, de liberación, de los sectores que sufren cualquier tipo de dominación. | Surge para disputar,…

Art Persyko (2023-12-11). Monday 12/11: Read the Universal Declaration of Human Rights outside City Hall! indybay.org Polk Street side of SF City Hall…

Barry Kissin (2023-12-11). Gaza: "Genocide Joe," 66% of Americans Want a Ceasefire! globalresearch.ca

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2023-12-11). US Blocks Gaza Peace Proposal At UN For Third Time, Holds World Hostage. popularresistance.org The United States has used its veto power in the United Nations Security Council three times in less than two months to kill resolutions calling for peace in Gaza. | Meanwhile, Washington is sending billions of dollars worth of weapons to Israel, directly assisting the country as it commits war crimes against Palestinian civilians. | On December 8, the Security Council voted on a resolution that called for an "immediate humanitarian ceasefire" and the unconditional release of all hostages. | The United States was the only country on the 15-member council that voted against the measure.

Binoy Kampmark (2023-12-11). Accidents of Eccentricity: Israel's Pacific Hold. counterpunch.org Cunning, subtle, understated. Israeli policy in the Pacific has seen United Nations votes cast in its favor, the foreign policies of certain countries adjusted, and favors switched. While China may be considered the big, threatening beast competing alongside that large, clumsy figure called the United States, the small state of Israel is directing its expertise,

Black Alliance for Peace (2023-12-11). On this Human Rights Day, Let Us Remember that the U.S. is the Greatest Violator of Human Rights in the World. dissidentvoice.org As the international community celebrates December 10th as International Human Rights Day, it is imperative that the world also affirm that violators of the fundamental human rights of peoples and nations will be held accountable. From the war in Ukraine to mass incarceration of Black, Latino and Native Peoples in the U.S. to Obama's ongoing …

Brian H. Silverstein, Left Voice. (2023-12-11). University Of Michigan Administration Caves To Zionist Pressure. popularresistance.org Last week, the University of Michigan student body was set to vote on a resolution calling for the university to recognize the genocide in Gaza and to assess the ethics of the institution's investments, including investments in the State of Israel. The campaign has been led by the Tahrir Coalition, a broad and diverse group of over 60 student organizations. As the vote was underway, the university administration buckled to pressure from a coalition of off-campus Zionist organizations and canceled the vote, citing improper use of a university listserv to promote the vote. | Michigan Hillel, with the support of an…

Caroline Cox (2023-12-11). Why the World's Most Popular Herbicide is a Public Health Hazard. counterpunch.org Glyphosate, known by its famous brand name, Roundup, is a widely used herbicide (a pesticide designed to kill plants). It is a broad-spectrum herbicide that kills or damages all plant types: grasses, perennials, vines, shrubs, and trees. Glyphosate has been sold as an herbicide since 1974. Its use dramatically increased in the 21st century as

Cesar Chelala (2023-12-11). Doctors Plead for an End to Gaza's Massacre. counterpunch.org Christos Christou, the president of Doctors Without Borders, one of the most committed organizations to international health, has written an open letter demanding an end to the massacre of Palestinian women, children, and non-combatant men in Gaza and, increasingly, in the West Bank. "We are watching as hospitals are turned into morgues and ruins. These

Charlotte Dennett (2023-12-11). Israel, Gaza, and the Struggle for Oil. counterpunch.org In 1927 oil exploration yielded a major strike near Kirkuk, Iraq; the long-planned pipeline was completed in 1934 and oil flowed through it to the West until 1948, when it was closed by the Iraqis during the First Arab—Israeli War. Some five decades later, reopening it became a rallying cry of then-Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the US invasion of Iraq. Netanyahu envisioned Saddam Hussein being overthrown and replaced by a pro-Israel Iraqi dissident named Ahmad Chalabi. "Soon the oil will be flowing to Haifa!" Netanyahu proclaimed. "It's not a p…

Chris Hedges, The Real News Network. (2023-12-11). The Weapons Israel Tests On Palestinians Will Be Used Against All Of Us. popularresistance.org The Palestinians are human laboratory rats to the Israeli military intelligence services and arms and technology industries. Israel's drones, surveillance technology including spyware, facial recognition software, and biometric gathering infrastructure, along with smart fences, experimental bombs, and AI-controlled machine guns are all tried out on the captive population in Gaza, often with lethal results. These weapons and technologies are then certified as "battle-tested" and sold around the world. | Israel is the tenth largest arms dealer on the planet and sells its technology and weapons to an estimated 130 n…

Dave DeCamp (2023-12-11). Netanyahu's National Security Advisor Says Israel Ready to Act Against Houthis. news.antiwar.com Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi said on Saturday that Israel was ready to act against the Houthis in Yemen if the US and its allies do not. "Israel is giving the world some time to organize in order to prevent this but if there isn't to be a global arrangement, because it is a global …

Dean Baker (2023-12-11). Strong Job Growth Pushes Unemployment Rate Down to 3.7 Percent. counterpunch.org The rise in unemployment from the 3.4 percent low hit in April had some worried that a recession was looming. The Sahm Rule holds that a 0.5 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate presages a larger increase. (This is based on 3-month averages, not single month data.) The drop in unemployment to 3.7 percent

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-12-11). Accidents of Eccentricity: Israel's Pacific Hold. asia-pacificresearch.com

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-12-11). The View from Washington: Let the Killing in Gaza Continue. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Work begins on underground oil storage project. ecns.cn Construction began in Zhejiang province on Saturday on China's largest commercial underground oil reserve project, further balancing domestic oil supply and demand, said its operator China National Offshore Oil Corporation, or CNOOC.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). China's largest onshore wind power base at full-capacity production. ecns.cn China's largest onshore wind power base starts full-capacity production in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Sunday, said its operator China General Nuclear Power Corporation.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). China's first large domestic cruise ship ready for inaugural voyage. ecns.cn All equipment needed for China's first domestic large cruise ship, the Adora Magic City was installed on Sunday, with 1,292 crew members from around the world boarding for duty.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Why foreign firms love to invest in nation's healthcare. ecns.cn Ever since I started reporting on the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries a decade ago, interactions with medical professionals and MNC executives have always informed my work.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Pharma MNCs boost local ties. ecns.cn Multinational corporations in the pharmaceutical industry are stepping up cooperation with local partners like biotech firms and drug distributors to better tap growth potential in China.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Concerns aired over illegal wildlife trade. ecns.cn The astonishing scale, nature and consequences of illegal wildlife trade across the globe mean that it should be put on the agenda of the climate club, as well as biodiversity, heard a panel at COP28 on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). District Council polls seen as final piece in principle of 'patriots governing HK'. ecns.cn A total of 399 candidates ran for 176 seats in the 18 District Committees' constituencies and 88 seats in the 18 geographical constituencies.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Envoy calls for more joint efforts on climate action. ecns.cn China will push for more financial support from developed countries for Global South nations amid the climate crisis, and rather than sharing in the support thus gained.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). China backs G20 goal to triple global renewable energy by 2030. ecns.cn China supports the initiative by G20 countries to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030, said Xie Zhenhua, China's special envoy for climate change.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). COP28 sets eyes on AI to fight climate change. ecns.cn The grand challenge was part of a high-level event organized by the UN Climate Change Technology Mechanism on Saturday in Dubai, in collaboration with the COP28 Presidency.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Economists call for more policy push. ecns.cn China's consumer prices dropped for the second consecutive month in November, indicating still-weak demand and backing the case for further policy support, including a likely reduction in the reserve requirement ratio for banks.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Philippine intrusions prompt warning from China. ecns.cn China warned the Philippines to stop infringing on China's territorial sovereignty in the South China Sea on Sunday, following two cases of intrusion by Philippine vessels without the Chinese government's permission over the weekend.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). China urges the Philippines to stop infringing on its sovereignty. ecns.cn China urged the Philippines to stop infringing on its sovereignty following three Philippine vessels intruding into waters near Huangyan Island, Gan Yu, spokesman for the China Coast Guard, said on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Research center aims to dig into Yan culture. ecns.cn A research center that will combine archaeological efforts from Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province in the study of Yan culture and its influence, dating back thousands of years, was inaugurated in Beijing on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). China takes restriction measures amid Philippine vessels trespassing. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Sunday took restriction measures when Philippine vessels again trespassed into waters off a Chinese reef in the South China Sea and intentionally rammed a Chinese ship.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Long March rockets mark their 500th spaceflight. ecns.cn China used a Long March 2D carrier rocket on Sunday morning to send several remote-sensing satellites into space, marking the 500th launch of the Long March family.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Private firm unveils nation's first reusable stainless steel carrier rocket. ecns.cn Beijing-based Chinese private aerospace company LandSpace on Saturday unveiled a reusable stainless steel carrier rocket ZQ-3, which is scheduled to test its first flight in 2025.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). New 438-million-year-old fish fossil unveils evolutionary past from Xinjiang to Yangtze River. ecns.cn Chinese scientists recently found a new fish fossil while exploring the ancient layers of Lixi town, Wuning County in Jiujiang city, East China's Jiangxi Province, a place famous for being a crucial fossil site for ancient vertebrates.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Chinese mainland travelers to Hong Kong airport will be exempted from entry permits. ecns.cn Through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB), Chinese mainland residents can take international flights directly from Hong Kong International Airports (HKIA) without entry permit.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Wave of respiratory illness easing. ecns.cn The number of children with respiratory illness visiting hospital pediatric departments is trending downward in China, health officials said on Sunday, adding that a recent nationwide surge in respiratory disease cases had not disrupted normal healthcare services.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). New prominent records of Nanjing Massacre unveil Japanese invaders' crimes. ecns.cn The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders announced Saturday that a series of new historical materials showing the downright barbaric violence by invading Japanese troops will be unveiled.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Why foreign firms love to invest in nation's healthcare. ecns.cn Ever since I started reporting on the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries a decade ago, interactions with medical professionals and MNC executives have always informed my work.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Pharma MNCs boost local ties. ecns.cn Multinational corporations in the pharmaceutical industry are stepping up cooperation with local partners like biotech firms and drug distributors to better tap growth potential in China.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Research center aims to dig into Yan culture. ecns.cn A research center that will combine archaeological efforts from Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province in the study of Yan culture and its influence, dating back thousands of years, was inaugurated in Beijing on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). China's grain production increases. ecns.cn China produced 695.41 million metric tons of grain this year, a year-on-year increase of 8.88 million tons, or 1.3 percent, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Next-generation methane rocket to be more powerful. ecns.cn LandSpace, a leading Chinese private space company, has unveiled design details for its ZQ 3 carrier rocket, which the company said will be made primarily of stainless steel.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Hong Kong congratulated on successful holding of district council election. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's district council election on Sunday was an important step to fully implement "patriots administering Hong Kong" and improve governance, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Gene-editing for human illness OK'd. ecns.cn The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first gene-editing therapy ever to be used in humans, for sickle cell disease, a blood disorder that affects about 100,000 Americans, mostly black people.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). National security investigation focuses on safeguarding geographic information. ecns.cn National security departments and related departments are conducting inspections to assess and rectify security risks associated with geographic information data, the Ministry of State Security said in a statement released on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). China, Arab states ready to advance cooperation on renewables, says official. ecns.cn With a good foundation laid for cooperation on renewable energy development, China and Arab countries have made progress in jointly promoting renewables, said an official with the National Energy Administration.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Officials emphasize digitalization's role in low-carbon future, economic recovery. ecns.cn Officials have called for further efforts to tap the potential of digital transformation in promoting low-carbon transition and economic recovery amid the global climate crisis.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Enormous potential in economic and trade cooperation between China and Vietnam. ecns.cn This year marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Vietnam comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). New 438-million-year-old fish fossil unveils evolutionary past from Xinjiang to Yangtze River. ecns.cn Chinese scientists recently found a new fish fossil while exploring the ancient layers of Lixi town, Wuning County in Jiujiang city, East China's Jiangxi Province, a place famous for being a crucial fossil site for ancient vertebrates.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). New prominent records of Nanjing Massacre unveil Japanese invaders' crimes. ecns.cn The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders announced Saturday that a series of new historical materials showing the downright barbaric violence by invading Japanese troops will be unveiled.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Cold wave sweeps through northern China. ecns.cn As a cold wave swept through northern China, the capital Beijing welcomed its first snow of the winter on Sunday evening. Traffic in Beijing has also been affected by the snowfall, with heavy congestion during the morning rush hour.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Foreign geographic information software collects sensitive data, posing threat to national security: ministry. ecns.cn Geographic information system software is professional software that has functions such as geographic information data collection, storage, analysis, management, and sharing.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Construction of dam of Yebatan hydropower station exceeds 100 meters: designer. ecns.cn The construction of the dam of the Yebatan hydropower station, the largest hydropower project in the upper reaches of the Jinsha River, exceeded 100 meters on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Beijing welcomes first snow of this winter. ecns.cn Beijing received its first snowfall of this winter season on Sunday evening.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Wind-solar energy storage, transmission base in N China. ecns.cn Zhangbei's National Wind and Solar Energy Storage and Transmission Demonstration Project is the world's largest station, integrating wind power, photovoltaic cells, energy storage devices and smart power transmission.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). China wins ITTF Mixed Team World Cup. ecns.cn China beat South Korea 8-1 to win the first edition of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Mixed Team World Cup on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Full-scale reusable rocket completes 2nd trial flight. ecns.cn The company completed its 2nd vertical takeoff, vertical landing test of Hyperbola-2 rocket, marking the first reusable flight of a reusable rocket in China. Hyperbola-2 rocket…

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Giant pandas play in Inner Mongolia snow. ecns.cn A giant panda plays with a ball in the snow at Ordos Wildlife Park, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Dec. 11, 2023. A snowfall hit north China on Sunday evening.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). In numbers: China's economy sustains good momentum of recovery. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). China's private rocket makes first reusable flight. ecns.cn China's iSpace's Hyperbola-2 methane-liquid oxygen reusable verification rocket blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Sunday. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Large Chinese dragon lantern attracts people in Toronto, Canada. ecns.cn The 57th annual Cavalcade of Lights was held on Saturday local time at the City Hall in Toronto, Canada, to welcome Christmas and the New Year. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Beijing welcomes first snow of this winter. ecns.cn Beijing received its first snowfall of this winter season on Sunday evening. "ÄÄ | Photography enthusiasts captured the snow scenery of the corner tower of the Palace Museum. "ÄÄ…

Edited (2023-12-11). 2024 California Black History Month – Pan African Presence in Early California History. indybay.org Pan Africans migrated to California in significant numbers. By 1790, they made up nearly 20 percent of California's population, or one out of every five residents. More importantly, the concept of "race" had far less significance in California than in the United States. While European-born Spaniards controlled California society, Afro-Latinos and mestizos did manage to gain political and economic influence during the Spanish and Mexican periods of California history. African Cuban, Danish Jewish first elected Treasurer of San Francisco, Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. and several other "hidden figure…

Editor (2023-12-11). COINTELPRO political prisoner Edward Poindexter dies in Nebraska prison after 53 years serving life sentence following unfair trial. mronline.org Edward Poindexter, 79, died on December 7, 2023 at the Nebraska State Penitentiary serving a life sentence for the murder of Omaha police officer Larry Minard.

Editor (2023-12-11). Dec 11, 2023. sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ Pink Floyd — The Dark Side Of The Moon Israel Supporters Would Defend Literally Any Israeli Atrocity, by Caitlin Johnstone Half of Palestinians in Gaza are now Starving; Depriving Civilians of Food is a War Crime, by Juan Cole 'We Can't Defeat Hamas' — Israel's Former Army Chief on the Gaza War Zionist Suppression in Congress, by Corinna Barnard Israel's onslaught drags U.S. Jewish life into the abyss, by Phil Weiss Moscow and Gaza: Is Russia ready for a major shift in its Middle East policy? by Ramzy Baroud Day 65: U.S. rushes arms to Israel as Palestinians announce over 250,000…

Eduardo Aliverti (2023-12-11). Argentina — El día después de mañana. globalizacion.ca En el fondo, bien en el fondo, casi lo único que hizo Javier Milei este mediodía fue reiterar las frases hechas, tecnocráticas y de aspiración filosófica, que viene recitando hace años en los medios que lo promovieron. No hubo detalles…

Fawzia Afzal-Khan (2023-12-11). The New McCarthyism on US Campuses. counterpunch.org In several cases, these virulent campaigns to tarnish Palestinian human rights advocates have led to calls for the firing of tenured distinguished scholars (a prominent case in point being Joseph Massad of Columbia University)–whilst many faculty without the protection of tenure have been fired, student activists have been doxxed by pro-Israeli donors and their acolytes and hired thugs (in several cases leading to a withdrawal of job offers) and some elite universities have banned Palestinian student organizations such as SJP (Brandeis was the first to do so)–as well as progressive Jewish organizations like Jew…

Freddy Brewster (2023-12-11). Largest U.S. Teachers Union Allows Private Equity To Prey On Educators. levernews.com

Free Palestine (2023-12-11). Saturday 12/9: Palestine Writes Literature Festival. indybay.org

geo.tv (2023-12-11). Melinda Gates, daughter Jennifer share sweet Christmas traditions, joy of grannyhood. geo.tv Bill Gates family also upheld a tradition of giving back by providing gifts for less fortunate children during the holidays…

geo.tv (2023-12-11). US F-16 fighter jet crashes into Yellow Sea while training in South Korea. geo.tv F-16 fighter jet's pilot survived crash as he ejected and was rescued…

geo.tv (2023-12-11). Article 370: Indian SC declares IIOJK 'integral part' of country>. geo.tv Indian top court also directs country's election commission to conduct elections in IIOJK by September 2024…

geo.tv (2023-12-11). WATCH: India seizes millions of dollars from Congress MP's residences in 'largest-ever recovery'. geo.tv Unaccounted cash linked to Rajya Sabha MP Dheeraj Sahu in Odisha and Jharkhand totals over $40 million…

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-11). After years of struggle, NSW public sector wages cap is removed. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-11). 'Boomers vs Gen Z' narrative hides the class divide. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-11). Climate is the real threat, protesters tell defence conference. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-11). Gaza: Why doesn't the United Nations deploy 'Responsibility to Protect'? greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-11). Health care workers for Palestine call for a permanent ceasefire. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-11). Labor falls short on Robodebt royal commission measures. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-11). Labor votes down Lidia Thorpe's bill to uphold First Nation's rights in law. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-11). Multiple faith groups target PM on climate. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-11). Richard Marles' new AUKUS defence procurement laws: Sovereignty or subordination? greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-11). Two charts show we are way off track for net zero by 2050. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-11). 'You don't betray your sources': Disrupt Burrup Hub tells the ABC. greenleft.org.au

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-12-11). Díaz-Canel sends condolences and solidarity to Brazil due to fire. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressed on Monday his condolences and solidarity to his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva, and also to his people, due to the fire that occurred in the Amazonian state of Pará.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-12-11). Palestine denounces Israeli attacks on historical heritage. plenglish.com Ramallah, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities denounced on Monday that the Israeli bombings by aircraft and artillery against archaeological, cultural, and historical sites in the Gaza Strip are aimed at destroying the national heritage.

infobrics (2023-12-11). Better together: the countries of Europe, Latin America and Africa agree on cooperation. infobrics.org

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-12-11). Argentine government to carry out heavy cutbacks. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The cabinet of the Argentine President, Javier Milei, analyzed in its first meeting a reorganization of the State, the economic situation, a strong fiscal cut and the review of contracts, informed today the spokesman of the Casa Rosada, Manuel Adorni.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-12-11). China rejects EU accusations of human rights violation. plenglish.com Beijing, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) China today rejected accusations by the European Union (EU) over an alleged violation of human rights in China and accused the bloc of damaging the country's image.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-12-11). Dominican Rep asks island countries to have access to funds at COP 28. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Dec 11 ( Prensa Latina) The Dominican Republic demanded to the international community, at the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (COP28), that developing countries have access to funds to face natural disasters, the Presidency's website published today.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-12-11). Forest fires declared under control in Valparaiso, Chile. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The three main forest fires that broke out over the weekend in the Chilean region of Valparaiso are under control, Sofia Gonzalez, the presidential delegate in that area, said today when making an assessment of the situation.

Javier Tolcachier (2023-12-11). Capitalismo y derechos humanos, dos términos incompatibles. globalizacion.ca Pensar en lograr un ejercicio pleno de los derechos humanos en el marco de un sistema capitalista es un error garrafal y una ingenuidad absoluta. Error de apreciación que no es espontáneo sino inducido intencionalmente por los detentores de la…

Jeremy Corbyn (2023-12-11). Jeremy Corbyn: 'Look at Gaza—our political class only pays lip service to human rights'. mronline.org Today marks 75 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. But, as Gaza shows, it is being buried under the rubble along with the human beings whose rights it was written to protect, writes Jeremy Corbyn.

Kit Klarenberg (2023-12-11). Ukrainian trial demonstrates 2014 Maidan massacre was false flag. thegrayzone.com A massacre of protesters during the 2014 Maidan coup set the stage for the ouster of Ukraine's elected president, Viktor Yanukovych. Now, an explosive trial in Kiev has produced evidence the killings were a false flag designed to trigger regime change. Two police officers charged with the mass shooting of opposition protesters in Kiev's Maidan Square in 2014 have been released after a Ukrainian court determined the fatal shots in the infamous massacre were fired from an opposition-controlled building. On …

Luciano Wexell Severo (2023-12-11). Nueva dinámica de integración sudamericana. globalizacion.ca La lógica que ha estado en vigor durante quinientos años se está desmontando. Se invirtió. Hoy es Brasil el que necesita cruzar Panamá, el pasaje de Drake, el estrecho de Magallanes o el océano Indico para llegar a los mercados…

Madaar (2023-12-11). Bassam Al-Salhi of the Palestinian People's Party says war on Gaza has revealed fascist nature of Israel and the West. peoplesdispatch.org Despite the brutal atrocities committed by Israel in the last two months of its war on Gaza, Western countries, especially the United States, have remained firm in their support…

Malik Miah (2023-12-11). United States: Black voting rights threatened again. greenleft.org.au A recent legal appeal has further undermined the voting rights of people of colour in the United States and shows why a new civil rights movement is necessary, writes Malik Miah.

Marco I. Dávila C. (2023-12-11). Inmigración, mucha habladuría y poca acción. globalizacion.ca Estados Unidos, una nación de inmigrantes, fundada y desarrollada por inmigrantes, øse está convirtiendo en una nación antiinmigrante? | En Estados Unidos existe actualmente un resentimiento generalizado hacia los inmigrantes. Y ese resentimiento, como es costumbre, está siendo muy bien promovido…

Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report. (2023-12-11). Black People Won't Be Silenced About Israel. popularresistance.org It is a bad sign when the leader of the United States Senate sounds something like an actress with bizarre feelings of entitlement. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer pulled off this dubious feat with his statements about U.S. policy towards Israel, what he perceives to be anti-semitism, and public opinion about Israel's attack on Gaza. His remarks resembled those of actress Julianna Margulies, whose infamous rant differed only in its lack of politesse. Of course, a senator has better political sense and more awareness than an entertainer, but aside from the manner of delivery, their thought processes don't d…

Maureen Clare Murphy (2023-12-11). Israel committing "horrific crimes" against starving civilians in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Military metes out frustrations against defenseless people after suffering major blows from the Palestinian resistance.

midwesternmarx (2023-12-11). Essequibo and ExxonMobil: A Tale of Imperialism and Undermining of the Bolivarian Revolution By: Lema Maiwand. midwesternmarx.com As a collective, we need to seriously re-evaluate the contexts in which we use the terms "sovereignty", "self-determination", and "imperialism", especially when it's devoid of historical analysis/context and in service of imperialist designs. We are at the point of the news cycle (again), where every two years or so, there is global denunciation and vilification of Venezuela, and even stronger calls for military intervention in the country. F …

midwesternmarx (2023-12-11). Why Are Intellectuals Divorced from Working People? By: Carlos L. Garrido. midwesternmarx.com This article is a transcript of a presentation for a panel on the subject, hosted by the International Manifesto Group, the Critical Theory Workshop, and the Midwestern Marx Institute, with other presentations from Gabriel Rockhill, Radhika Desai, Glenn Diesen, and Noah Khrachvik. ​The question we are exploring today, concerning the divorce of intellectuals and the working class, is fundamental for assessing the crisis we face in the subjective conditions for revolution. The first …

NEA Members On Palestine (2023-12-11). Letter To NEA President and Officers On Palestine. indybay.org NEA members are circulating a letter to the NEA president and officers on Palestine.

Patricia Harrity (2023-12-11). Video: "The design of the so called COVID-19 vaccines was intentionally to harm people." Dr. Mike Yeadon. globalresearch.ca

Paul Fleckenstein, Wafic Faour, Ashley Smith (2023-12-11). Solidarity Against Anti-Palestinian Hate Crimes. counterpunch.org After three college students, Hisham Awartani, Kinnan Abdalhamid, and Tahseen Ahmed, all of Palestinian descent, were shot on a sidewalk in Burlington, VT, Paul Fleckenstein interviewed two organizers with the Vermont Coalition for Palestinian Liberation. +++ Paul Fleckenstein: Wafic and Ashley, what is your reaction to the shooting last month and what is the context for it

Peoples Dispatch (2023-12-11). MST sends another donation of 11 tons of food to families in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org Amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, the movement fighting for agrarian reform has worked with Brazil's federal government to send food aid to the besieged enclave…

Pressenza Philippines (2023-12-11). The World, Including the Asia Pacific, Continues its Quest for Peace and Non-violence. pressenza.com

Ralph Nader (2023-12-11). Israeli Government's War Crimes — Enabled & Defended by Biden & Congress. counterpunch.org The humiliation of the U.S. government, which is actively complicit in providing the weaponry, funding, and UN vetoes backing the Israeli government's attack on the civilian Palestinians/Arabs in tiny Gaza, is in plain view daily. All in the name of the unasked American people and taxpayers. Earlier this week, at a House of Representatives' hearing,

Report from King Plaza, Palo Alto (2023-12-11). Rally with Youth Voices for Humanity. indybay.org High School students organized to invite people to join hands and stand in support of human rights for all children, regardless of their race, religion or ethnicity.

Rhoda Wilson (2023-12-11). What effects will the Sun's reduced activity over the next 30 years have on Earth? expose-news.com The sun is going through a stage known as a grand solar minimum. This is where the solar activity that ignites solar flares or sunspots has decreased. It's a normal cycle and …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-12-11). Yuval Noah Harari discusses the creation of a massive class of useless people and what should be done with them. expose-news.com In 2015 and 2017, historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari discussed how a massive class of useless people was being created. The artificial intelligence revolution is beginning to create "the useless class," …

Richard Rubenstein (2023-12-11). The War in Gaza and the Crisis of Zionism. counterpunch.org In Gaza, Israel acts exactly like every other collection of ethno-nationalists with guns. In doing so, it forfeits both the international sympathy that helped to create it and the support of many Jews and others outside Israel that helped to sustain it. |

Robert Inlakesh (2023-12-11). Did Hamas Carry Out Mass Rapes On October 7? mintpressnews.com A number of Israeli rape claims, including one coming from an alleged member of Israel's unit 669, feature significant inconsistencies. Meanwhile, the main source for a BBC report on October 7 mass rapes was none other than May Golan, infamous for leading an anti-black rally in Tel Aviv, screaming, "I am proud to be a racist."

Rosa Miriam Elizalde (2023-12-11). Henry Kissinger y el apartheid. globalizacion.ca Henry Kissinger, que no descansará en paz, propuso en 1976 bombardear a La Habana, someter la ciudad a un bloqueo naval y minar los puertos de Cuba. Fantaseó con ello seriamente, según documentos desclasificados hace casi una década y publicados…

Ruwaida Amer (2023-12-11). Gaza's "safe south" is now a graveyard. electronicintifada.net Israel's violence against the city of Khan Younis has intensified…

Staff (2023-12-11). Peter Beinart & Omer Bartov on UPenn President Resignation, Gaza & the Weaponization of Antisemitism. democracynow.org University of Pennsylvania President Elizabeth Magill voluntarily resigned her position Saturday after a House Education Committee hearing last Tuesday on how colleges have handled antisemitism. Magill has faced demands to resign since September, when she refused to bow to pressure to cancel the Palestine Writes Literature Festival on campus. More universities face accusations that they have failed to protect Jewish students since the October 7 Hamas incursion into southern Israel amid a broader effort to restrict pro-Palestinian speech on campus. We speak with Peter Beinart, professor of journalism at the City U…

Staff (2023-12-11). "Please Stop This War Against Us": Gaza Doctor Begs for World's Help as Hunger & Disease Spread. democracynow.org We get an update from one of the few hospitals still operating in southern Gaza from Ahmed Moghrabi, a doctor at Nasser Hospital, who describes horrific conditions. "I've developed psychological disorder," says Moghrabi, who himself is barely surviving on little food and clean water. "Please stop this genocide against us. Stop this war. Please, please, I beg you." We also speak with Dr. Tarek Loubani, an emergency room medical doctor shot by the Israeli military in Gaza in 2018, about the arrests, killings and torture of his fellow medical workers by the Israeli military, and the eno…

Staff (2023-12-11). Headlines for December 11, 2023. democracynow.org Displacement, Disease and Death Plague Gazans as Israel Continues Its Genocidal Assault, UNGA to Convene on Gaza Ceasefire After U.S. Vetoes Security Council Resolution, UPenn President Steps Down Amid Right-Wing Firestorm over Pro-Palestinian Movement on Campuses, COP28 Seeks Agreement on Fossil Fuel Phaseout Amid OPEC Pushback, TX Supreme Court Blocks Emergency Abortion; Kentucky Patient Challenges Abortion Ban, Oxford High School Shooter Sentenced to a Life Behind Bars, "There Is No Alternative to Shock": Far-Right Javier Milei Sworn In as President of Argentina, Children of Jailed Iranian Activist…

Staff (2023-12-11). State Dept. Whistleblower Blasts Blinken for Bypassing Congress to Send 14K Tank Munitions to Israel. democracynow.org The Biden administration has bypassed Congress to approve an "emergency" sale of over $100 million of tank ammunition to Israel. Congress was notified just hours after the United States vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for a Gaza ceasefire. We get response from Josh Paul, former director of congressional and public affairs for the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, which oversees arms transfers to Israel and other nations. Paul resigned from the State Department in October to protest the Biden administration's push to increase arms sales to Israel amid its ongoing siege on Ga…

Staff (2023-12-11). U.S. Vetoes U.N. Gaza Ceasefire Again as Biden Veers Far from Global Consensus, Death Toll Tops 18,000. democracynow.org To discuss the shocking United States veto of a U.N. Security Council resolution requesting a Gaza ceasefire, we're joined by Shibley Telhami, who says President Biden's refusal to engage with popular calls for ceasefire is a shocking "personal decision" that will have negative consequences for U.S. foreign policy and "American standing" around the world. Members of the Israeli government clearly want "more than self-defense," adds Telhami, and have created human rights needs in Gaza "so massive that you need a ceasefire to deal with that." Telhami is pr…

Staff (2023-12-11). Presidentes de Venezuela y Guyana abordarán cara a cara tema sobre el Esequibo. telesurtv.net Dirigentes de la Celac y el Caricom han evaluado "la necesidad urgente de reducir la escalada del conflicto e instituir un diálogo apropiado cara a cara" entre los presidentes.

Staff (2023-12-11). Abu Saleh Shariff spearheads empowerment initiatives for minorities in Maharashtra. muslimmirror.com By Dr. Danish Lambe In a series of thought-provoking programs across Aurangabad, Beed, and Nanded, initiated by Abu Saleh Shariff, the esteemed economist and key member of the Sachar Committee, and organized under the leadership of Honorable Hussain Dalwai, President of Maulana Azad Vichar Munch, discussions were led on the economic and social challenges faced …

Staff (2023-12-11). Article 370: Supreme Court upholds removal of Jammu and Kashmir's 'special status'. muslimmirror.com The Supreme Court on Monday held that Article 370 is a temporary provision considering the historical context in which it was included. Pronouncing the verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud said that Article 370 was introduced to serve two …

Stefan Christoff, Mondoweiss. (2023-12-11). Paris Protests For Gaza Despite Repression. popularresistance.org The open repression of Palestine solidarity protests in Paris over the last months has been unprecedented and violent. Although there have been some alarms ringing on this reality of state violence in France, including a statement by Amnesty International, it is important for all who witnessed this new wave of street-level suppression to speak out. I am writing this text after having been present at a number of recent Palestine solidarity actions in Paris. | As mass protests demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza continue around the world, French authorities are systematically deploying police forces to silence…

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-12-11). Asciende a 120 cifra de muertos por las inundaciones en Somalia. telesurtv.net Para apalear la situación, la Agencia somalí de Lucha contra los Desastres Naturales (SoDMA) indicó que más de tres millones de ciudadanos recibirán ayuda humanitaria rusa.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-12-11). ONU presiona en COP28 para acabar con combustibles fósiles. telesurtv.net El Secretario General de la ONU abrió la posibilidad de que la eliminación se haga a diferentes velocidades en función de cada país.

teleSUR, DRL, MER, JDO, JGN (2023-12-11). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net A dos meses de los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza y Cisjordania, las autoridades palestinas han registrado más de 16.800 personas asesinadas…

teleSUR, DRL, MER, JDO, JGN (2023-12-11). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net A dos meses de los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza y Cisjordania, las autoridades palestinas han registrado más de 18.000 personas asesinadas…

teleSUR, DRL (2023-12-11). Territorios ocupados realizan huelga en solidaridad con Gaza. telesurtv.net Los libaneses también paralizaron este lunes sus actividades en apoyo a los palestinos, sumándose a la convocatoria de una "huelga global en solidaridad con Gaza".

teleSUR, JCM (2023-12-11). Javier Milei toma posesión como presidente de Argentina. telesurtv.net El ultraderechista inicia este domingo su mandato de cuatro años en la Casa Rosada.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-12-11). Incendio en un campamento del MST deja 15 muertos en Brasil. telesurtv.net El gobernador de Pará, Helder Barbalho, informó este domingo que el Departamento de Bomberos ya investiga las causas de la tragedia.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-12-11). Gobierno de EE.UU. aprueba venta de municiones a Israel. telesurtv.net El acuerdo general incluye 45.000 proyectiles para los tanques Merkava de Israel, que el ejército de ocupación ha desplegado constantemente durante sus ataques a la Franja de Gaza.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-12-11). Tres personas muertas y una herida deja tiroteo en Atlanta, EE.UU. telesurtv.net La policía dijo que tres víctimas fueron declaradas muertas en el lugar y la cuarta fue transportada a un hospital.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-12-11). Egipcios acuden a las urnas para elegir a su nuevo presidente. telesurtv.net Al menos 67 millones de electores egipcios están convocados para acudir a las urnas, durante tres dias a partir de este domingo 10 hasta el 12 de diciembre.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-12-11). Escándalo de corrupción alcanza a ministros del Gobierno de Japón. telesurtv.net Al menos 15 altos funcionarios podrían ser destituidos por violar la ley tras no declarar decenas de millones de yenes recaudados por una facción del partido gobernante.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-12-11). António Guterres alerta que el Consejo de Seguridad está paralizado. telesurtv.net La autoridad de la ONU "se ve socavada" tras el veto de EE.UU. sobre el cese al fuego en Gaza, afirmó el secretario general de la organización, António Guterres.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-12-11). Citan a interrogatorio a hombre que amenazó de muerte a Gustavo Petro. telesurtv.net Fiscalía realizará dicha diligencia el próximo 13 de diciembre "con el fin de avanzar en el esclarecimiento de estos hechos y realizar la respectiva judicialización".

teleSUR, JDO (2023-12-11). Cuba frustra plan violento de terroristas radicados en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Ministerio del Interior detuvo e investiga a grupo de personas vinculadas a planes para realizar acciones terroristas y desestabilizadoras durante las celebraciones de fin de año…

teleSUR, JDO (2023-12-11). Israel informa cifra de bajas militares durante asedio a Gaza. telesurtv.net Según Tel Aviv, desde el 7 de octubre hasta la fecha 425 de sus soldados perdieron la vida y 1.593 sufrieron heridas, 255 de ellos en estado grave.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-12-11). Exigen en El Salvador libertad de detenidos durante régimen de excepción. telesurtv.net Se movilizan en la nación centroamericana contra detenciones de personas sin vínculos con pandillas y para rechazar retrocesos en materia de DD.HH.

teleSUR, lvm, JDO (2023-12-11). Cedeao mantiene sanciones contra Níger y crea comité de diálogo. telesurtv.net Durante una cumbre de la organización celebrada en Nigeria, los participantes reiteraron su exigencia para la liberación del presidente Mohamed Bazoum.

teleSUR, lvm, JDO (2023-12-11). Fuerzas israelíes prosiguen ataque contra Jan Yunis, en Gaza. telesurtv.net Aviones de combate israelíes arrojaron fósforo blanco sobre dicha ciudad, al tiempo que Israel ha obligado a que los habitantes se desplacem forzosamene de allí.

teleSUR, lvm, JDO (2023-12-11). Presidente de COP28 insta a evitar fracaso de negociación. telesurtv.net Ahmed Al Jaber recalca que las conversaciones avanzan, pero no son los suficientemente rápidas.

teleSUR, MS (2023-12-11). Choque de trenes en Italia deja 17 heridos. telesurtv.net Una falla en la comunicación fue la causa del accidente, por suerte no se registraron víctimas fatales.

teleSUR, MS (2023-12-11). Cifra de mártires en Gaza asciende a 18 mil muertos. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud de Palestina asegura que hay un gran número de víctimas mortales entre los escombros tras los últimos bombardeos.

teleSUR, MS (2023-12-11). Cifra de palestinos asesinados en Gaza asciende a 18 mil. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud de Palestina asegura que hay un gran número de víctimas mortales entre los escombros tras los últimos bombardeos.

teleSUR, MS (2023-12-11). Dos muertos tras ataque contra convoy de la Cruz Roja en Sudán. telesurtv.net El Convoy fue atacado por el Ejército de Sudán mientras se desplazaba por la región de Jartum.

teleSUR, MS (2023-12-11). ONU convoca reunión para tratar el alto al fuego en Gaza. telesurtv.net La ONU tratará el veto propuesto por uno de los miembros permanentes del Conejo de Seguridad.

teleSUR, nbb, SH (2023-12-11). Desbordamiento de ríos en Ecuador deja 400 damnificados. telesurtv.net En días pasados, se realizó una reunión del Comité de Operaciones de Emergencia Cantonal, para articular acciones y atender a los damnificados.

teleSUR, nbb, SH (2023-12-11). Salvadoreños recuerdan a victimas de la masacre de El Mozote. telesurtv.net En el acto para recordar la masacre de El Mozote participaron familiares de sobrevivientes que clamaron por justicia inmediata.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2023-12-11). Defensores de DD.HH. que dejaron su huella en el mundo. telesurtv.net La Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos, es el documento que establece los derechos humanos fundamentales que deben protegerse en el mundo entero.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2023-12-11). Colapsa una mina de sal sin víctimas en el noreste de Brasil. telesurtv.net La mina en cuestión es una de las 35 que explota en Maceió la empresa Braskem, cuyo mayor accionista es Novonor, antigua Odebrecht, empresa que fue objeto de la gran causa judicial por corrupción conocida como Lava Jato.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2023-12-11). Disminuye cantidad de evacuados por inundaciones en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Ante el retiro del nivel de las aguas del río que va bajando más allá de la cota de seguridad, varios damnificados han ido regresando a sus hogares.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2023-12-11). Milei cumple promesa de campaña y reduce número de ministerios. telesurtv.net El líder del partido La Libertad Avanza asumió el cargo en la Casa Rosada y envió un mensaje a sus seguidores, en el que dejó claro que su plan de duro ajuste económico y fiscal es la apuesta para sus primeros meses de Gobierno.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2023-12-11). Presentarán recurso a favor de proceso electoral en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Habría que analizar si también incurrirían en usurpación de funciones, por arrogarse facultades que solamente competen al TSE o violando la Constitución Política de la República de Guatemala.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-12-11). Cámara de Diputados de Bolivia aprueba Presupuesto del Estado. telesurtv.net La propuesta aprobada prevé un crecimiento del 3,71 por ciento del PIB, lo que representa un aumento de 3.000 millones de dólares con respecto al presupuesto del año 2023.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-12-11). Tornados en Tennessee, EE.UU. dejan al menos seis muertos. telesurtv.net Equipos de emergencia mantienen las labores de búsqueda y rescate para constatar la existencia de más víctimas, entre muertos o heridos.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-12-11). Presidentes ruso y egipcio debaten sobre situación en Palestina. telesurtv.net Los mandatarios reconocieron la necesidad de alcanzar un alto el fuego y una "solución justa e integral" a la cuestión palestina.

teleSUR, SH (2023-12-11). Israel ataca más de 250 supuestos objetivos de Hamás en 24 horas. telesurtv.net Los nuevos bombardeos israelíes contra la ciudad palestina de Khan Yunis dejó un saldo de diez palestinos muertos y decenas de heridos.

teleSUR, SH (2023-12-11). Represión policial deja tres detenidos en el sur de Perú. telesurtv.net Los agentes policiales reprimieron al grupo de manifestantes cuando intentaban bloquear un sector de la carretera Panamericana.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-12-11). Celebran juicio contra acusados de terrorismo en Cuba. telesurtv.net La petición fiscal fue de treinta, veinticinco y veinte años de privación de libertad para cada uno de los imputados.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-12-11). Supremo indio ratifica fin de semiautonomía de Cachemira. telesurtv.net El premier indio calificó la decisión judicial de "histórica mientras aseguró que constituye "un rayo de esperanza".

teleSUR- lvm, JCM (2023-12-11). Reportan más de cinco movimientos telúricos en Perú. telesurtv.net El primer sismo se registró sobre las 22H38 del sábado 9 de diciembre, con magnitud de 4.6.

teleSUR- lvm, MS (2023-12-11). Las montañas, el hogar del 15 por ciento de la población mundial. telesurtv.net Para la FAO por ejemplo las montañas desempeñan un papel clave en el suministro de energía renovable.

The Exposé (2023-12-11). Secret Plan Exposed: Government & Pfizer Documents Implicate Gates & Schwab in Depopulation Scheme. expose-news.com If an experimental vaccine were to damage the heart and immune system in a significant number of individuals who received it, it is possible that it could lead to a decline in …

The Independent (2023-12-11). Airtel Africa at COP28. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Group CEO of Airtel Africa plc, Segun Ogunsanya, has reaffirmed the importance of an enabling policy environment for sustainable development and climate action in partnership with Africa's private sector at COP28. Ogunsanya, a member of the United Nations Global Compact's African Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC), addressed a distinguished audience at …

The Independent (2023-12-11). FDC rift deepens as Katonga division prepares for elections. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in Katonga Division faces a critical juncture ahead of its upcoming grassroots and party structure elections scheduled for the weekend. The already fragile unity within the party is at risk of further disintegration, raising concerns about the FDC's future. Analysts warn that the elections …

The Independent (2023-12-11). Opposition leader decries government's inadequate response to missing persons crisis. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga, issued a stern rebuke of the government's statement on missing persons, deeming it "disingenuous, insensitive, and dismissive of the plight of affected families." In a formal rejoinder delivered during a parliamentary session on Tuesday, Mpuuga unequivocally rejected the government's report presented …

The Independent (2023-12-11). Tororo's RockCity Radio 98.4FM goes live today. independent.co.ug Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Radio listeners in eastern Uganda will today get an early Christmas gift, when Tororo's RockCity Radio 98.4FM sends out its first live broadcast at 3pm today. The cultural leader of the Jopadhola, HRH Kwar Adhola Moses Stephen Owor, will be the first voice on the new radio and signal the start …

The Labor | Health Reporter (2023-12-11). AMC Theatres Endanger Public Health. indybay.org As SAG-AFTRA strikes end — Adam Aron and AMC Movie Theaters, the largest chain in the world, endangers the public health with their treatment of sick employees in violation of OSHA and state sick leave laws.

Víctor Arrogante (2023-12-11). Cuba bloqueada, no embargada, por Estados Unidos. globalizacion.ca Por una abrumadora mayoría de 187 votos a favor, dos en contra, Estados Unidos e Israel, con la abstención de Ucrania, se aprobó por trigésimo primera vez la resolución que pide a EEUU acabar con el bloqueo de Cuba. | Año…

Washington Uranga (2023-12-11). Argentina — El ajuste que pagan los de siempre. globalizacion.ca En su primer discurso como Presidente Javier Milei anunció al país una "nueva era de paz y prosperidad, de libertad y de progreso", basada en "la libertad" ( °carajo!) y "dejando atrás las ideas empobrecedoras del colectivismo". | Como era previsible la…

WSWS (2023-12-11). Mobilize educators to stop the genocide against Gaza and to defend our students! wsws.org The Educators Rank-and-File Safety Committee (US) condemns the US-backed genocide in Gaza, the attacks on our democratic right to protest, led by the Biden administration and the teachers unions' bureaucracies' support for genocide.

WSWS (2023-12-11). Democrats offer to gut asylum rights in exchange for GOP support for Ukraine war funds. wsws.org The squabbling in Congress over immigration policy is only one element in the broader conflict between the Democrats and Republicans over border policy, an issue that has become intimately tied up with US military operations abroad.

WSWS (2023-12-11). South Korea major supplier of shells to Ukraine. wsws.org Seoul's participation in the US-led war against Russia in Ukraine has taken part almost entirely behind the backs of the population.

WSWS (2023-12-11). Police provocatively break up peaceful protest against Gaza genocide in Royal Oak, Michigan. wsws.org At the demonstration in the Detroit suburb, over 200 youth and workers, including many families with children, marched to express their disgust at the complicity of US imperialism and the Democratic Party over the genocide in Gaza.

WSWS (2023-12-11). Reject the tentative agreement with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and expand the strike! wsws.org The United Steelworkers is attempting to betray the months-long strike of 1,700 nurses by imposing a contract that will not ensure safe staffing or meet the workers' most basic economic needs.

WSWS (2023-12-11). Second warning strike by train drivers in Germany: "We're at work for 10 or 11 hours" wsws.org The second nationwide warning strike by train drivers belonging to the GDL union brought long-distance, regional and suburban rail services to an almost complete standstill on Friday.

WSWS (2023-12-11). Vetoing Gaza ceasefire resolution, Biden administration upholds genocide as state policy. wsws.org The United States is not merely a bystander in Israel's genocide: It is an active participant. US President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken are no less culpable than Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

WSWS (2023-12-11). Thousands mourn Professor Refaat al-Ar'eer at anti-genocide protests and online memorial. wsws.org At protests and online memorials, thousands of students and workers paid tribute to the assassinated English teacher and poet, and promised to continue his legacy.

WSWS (2023-12-11). Australian protests against Gaza genocide: Governments are not listening to us. wsws.org "My grandparents are Holocaust survivors and I'm here because I feel it is really important that anti-Zionism and antisemitism aren't conflated."

WSWS (2023-12-11). UAW reports sellout contract ratified by Blue Cross Blue Shield workers. wsws.org The UAW announced that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan workers ratified a sellout contract after they were left isolated by the union on the picket line for three months.

WSWS (2023-12-11). "The UAW knew these layoffs were coming": Toledo Jeep workers denounce job cuts. wsws.org Stellantis workers at the Toledo Assembly Complex Saturday denounced the corporation and the United Auto Workers for the sudden announcement late last week that 1,225 workers will be laid off indefinitely.

WSWS (2023-12-11). Ouster of University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill represents new stage in witch-hunt against opposition to Gaza genocide. wsws.org There is a bipartisan campaign to falsely equate opposition to Israeli genocide in Gaza with antisemitism.

WSWS (2023-12-11). UAW rams through fourth sellout agreement at Indiana Lear seating plant. wsws.org Lear workers had courageously defied three earlier attempts by the UAW to push through a pro-company deal.

WSWS (2023-12-11). New York University suspends student for removing Zionist posters. wsws.org Amid the wave of attacks by university administrations on students opposing the US/Israeli genocide against Palestinians, a New York University freshman has been suspended and her scholarship rescinded in retaliation for her removal of pro-Israel posters on campus.

WSWS (2023-12-11). New false accusations of antisemitism in Germany's cultural sector. wsws.org In recent weeks, numerous artists and cultural workers in Germany and other countries have been slandered as antisemites and deprived of opportunities to work.

WSWS (2023-12-11). Australian Greens offer no way forward in fight against Gaza genocide. wsws.org The Greens are trying to subordinate opposition to the barbarism to moral appeals to the Labor government that is fully committed to the mass slaughter.

WSWS (2023-12-11). Australia: Union bosses force unpopular Queensland Labor premier to quit. wsws.org Palaszczuk's tearful departure underlines a developing crisis of the political establishment as a whole nationally, and not just the Labor Party.

WSWS (2023-12-11). Australia signs anti-China security agreement with Papua New Guinea. wsws.org The security pact effectively commits the former Australian colony to the escalating US-led confrontation with China, and is viewed as a model for similar deals with other countries across Pacific.

Yves Engler (2023-12-11). What Sort of "Caring" Do Zionist Medical Faculty at U of T Teach? dissidentvoice.org An exaggerated sense of self-importance and entitlement, hubris, chutzpah, racism while claiming victimhood and massively flawed thinking are the descriptors that come to mind when considering the 555 doctors at the U of T who signed an Open Statement to the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine (TFOM) from Jewish Physician Faculty. The statement is …

Agora des habitants de la Terre (2023-12-10). Open letter to the UN Secretary General. The life of the planet in question. A proposal. pressenza.com Dear Secretary General whatever the global issues and problems under consideration, a dramatic fact emerges: humanity is not capable of giving concrete, immediate and common answers. The institutionalized powers of the current system are unable to do so because the…

Al Jazeera (2023-12-10). US sends 'bunker buster' bombs to Israel for war on Gaza. indybay.org Apart from ground-penetrating munitions, US has also given Israel several other types of bombs and artillery shells.

Alasdair Baverstock (2023-12-10). China Home Life Expo held in Mexico. america.cgtn.com Hundreds of Chinese vendors showcased their products at the latest China Home Life Expo in Mexico City, looking to find success in the Mexican market. China and Mexico pledged to strengthen bilateral ties following a visit by Mexico's Foreign Minister to Beijing last week.

Amjad Ayman Yaghi (2023-12-10). How Israel caused a young swimmer to lose an arm. electronicintifada.net An Israeli airstrike injured 5-year-old Kenzi al-Madhoun and killed her grandfather.

Andy Kroll (2023-12-10). Trump, the Second Time Around? tomdispatch.com Recently, on a commuter train, I ran into an acquaintance who works for a government agency here in Washington, D.C. Soon after we started chatting, he indicated a desire to switch jobs in case Donald Trump was reelected president in 2024. "I'd like to be somewhere that Trump wouldn't be able to politicize," my buddy said. I listened as he mused about which government institutions would remain well-funded despite Trump's desire to destroy "the deep state." "Maybe I'll work for the Department of Defense," my companion finally suggested all too logically. I can see just where he's coming from since, during Trump's…

Angela (2023-12-10). Sunday 12/10: Non Violent Direct Action Workshop. indybay.org near 12th St Bart in Oakland…

Angela (2023-12-10). Sunday 12/10: The Rise of Jewish Voice for Peace. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2023-12-10). Sunday 12/10: Sacramento Rally & March: International Human Rights Day. indybay.org Memorial Auditorium | 1515 J St | Sacramento, CA…

Angela (2023-12-10). Monday 12/11: Webinar: Anti-Doxxing Defense: Basic Social Media and Protest Safety. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2023-12-10). Tuesday 12/12: From Awareness to Action: Organizing for Tech Workers. indybay.org Zoom | Register at: bit.ly/techorganizing101…

Angela (2023-12-10). Tuesday 12/12: Action: Berkeley City Council Meeting. indybay.org 1321 Addison St | Berkeley, CA…

Angela (2023-12-10). Tuesday 12/12: Action: Vallejo City Council Meeting. indybay.org Vallejo City Hall | 555 Santa Clara St | Vallejo, CA…

Angela (2023-12-10). Wednesday 12/13: Artist Teach-In for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | Register at: bit.ly/artists4pal

Angela (2023-12-10). Thursday 12/14: Webinar: How You Can Support Palestine. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2023-12-10). Monday 12/11: The Missing Peace: Discussing Palestine over the Holidays. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2023-12-10). Tuesday 12/12: Press Conference and Visit to Senator Alex Padilla's Sacramento Office. indybay.org Federal Building | 501 I St | Sacramento, CA…

Angela (2023-12-10). Tuesday 12/12: Woodland: Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org 622 Main Street | Woodland, CA…

Angela (2023-12-10). Thursday 12/14: Sacramento: Human Rights Day Candlelight Vigil. indybay.org Corner of 16th & J St | Sacramento, Ca…

Angela (2023-12-10). Friday 12/15: Action Hour — Ceasefire Now. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2023-12-10). Friday 12/15: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2023-12-10). Friday 12/15: Action: Palestine Phone Jam + Social Media Storm. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2023-12-10). Sunday 12/17: Virtual Q&A Discussion of 3 Short Films about Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2023-12-10). Tuesday 12/12: Menlo Park: Rally for Palestine. indybay.org

Angela (2023-12-10). Tuesday 12/12: Action: Santa Clara City Council Meeting. indybay.org 500 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA | or | via Zoom (Meeting ID: 997 0675 9306)…

Angela (2023-12-10). Wednesday 12/13: Youth Mass Mobilization for Palestine. indybay.org 555 Franklin St | San Francisco, CA…

Angela (2023-12-10). Saturday 12/16: Bakersfield: Shut It Down for Palestine. indybay.org Bakersfield, CA (exact location to be revealed on Dec 15)…

Anil Oza, Nature. (2023-12-10). Scientists Skip COP28 To Demand Climate Action At Home. popularresistance.org Some scientists-turned-activists have changed tactics during this year's United Nations climate summit. Rather than staging demonstrations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, at the meeting itself, they are coordinating protests against governments' lack of progress reining in greenhouse-gas emissions closer to home — by blocking parts of fossil-fuel operations in their own countries and appealing to local governments. | Although the United Arab Emirates has pledged to allow peaceful protests and "the expression of values" at the 28th annual UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), the country normally bans unauth…

Aram Aharonian (2023-12-10). From Alfonsín to Milei: 40 years of Argentinean democracy. pressenza.com In early 1982, when I was a correspondent for the Inter Press Service Agency in Argentina, I was asked by the head office to interview the leader of the Radical Civic Union, Raúl Alfonsín, whom I did not know personally. I replied, via telex, that it seemed more appropriate to interview another Radical, Luis León, senator of the Movimiento de Afirmación Yrigoyenista, a more combative leader. | They did not accept my suggestion and the new answer came by telephone: "Interview Raúl Alfonsín, who is going to be the next president: the Socialist International says so". | The interview was very cordial, in his law off…

Binoy Kampmark (2023-12-10). The View from Washington: Let the Killing in Gaza Continue. dissidentvoice.org Bloodletting as form; murder as fashion. The ongoing campaign in Gaza by Israel's Defence Forces continues without stalling and restriction. But the burgeoning number of corpses is starting to become a challenge for the propaganda outlets: How to justify it? Fortunately for Israel, the United States, its unqualified defender, is happy to provide cover for …

BIODB (2023-12-10). Monkeys: Nature's Playful Wonders and the Battle for Their Survival. pressenza.com by: Assaf Levy, Step into the lush landscapes of tropical rainforests or the wide-open spaces of savannas, and you might witness a captivating show unfolding high in the treetops — the world of monkeys. These clever creatures, distant relatives to humans, bring joy and wonder to the wild. Today, let's learn about monkeys — their different types, special traits, their problems, and the important work being done to keep them safe. | — | Monkeys form a diverse and sizable mammal category, encompassing the majority of primates. While humans, chimpanzees, and other…

Chris Hedges, Scheer Post. (2023-12-10). The Evil Israel Does Is The Evil Israel Gets. popularresistance.org I knew Dr. Abdel Aziz al-Rantisi, the co-founder of Hamas, along with Sheikh Ahmed Ismail Yassin. Al-Rantisi's family were expelled to the Gaza Strip by Zionist militias from historic Palestine during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. He did not fit the demonized image of a Hamas leader. He was a soft spoken, articulate and highly educated pediatrician who had graduated first in his class at Egypt's Alexandria University. | As a nine-year-old boy, he witnessed executions in Khan Younis of 275 Palestinian men and boys, including his uncle, when Israel briefly occupied the Gaza Strip in 1956, the subject of Joe Sacco's ma…

Craig Murray (2023-12-10). Activating the Genocide Convention. globalresearch.ca

Dave DeCamp (2023-12-10). Biden Administration Bypasses Congress to Get More Tank Shells to Israel. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration is bypassing Congress to get 13,000 rounds of tank ammunition to Israel to fuel its onslaught in Gaza by waiving a congressional review period for foreign weapons sales. On Friday night, the State Department notified Congress that it was going through with the $106 million sale of 120mm tank ammunition. The US …

Dave DeCamp (2023-12-10). China, Philippines Trade Accusation Over Collision in South China Sea. news.antiwar.com Chinese and Philippine vessels collided near a disputed reef in the South China Sea as tensions in the waters continue to rise. Beijing and Manila traded blame for the incident, which took place near Second Thomas Shoal, where Chinese and Philippine vessels have frequent intense encounters. The incidents typically occur when the Philippines attempts to …

Dave DeCamp (2023-12-10). Netanyahu Says He Appreciates US Veto of UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday said he appreciated the US vetoing a UN Security Council resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and vowed to continue his war in the besieged enclave, which has killed at least 18,000 Palestinians. "Other countries must also understand that it's impossible to support the elimination …

Dave DeCamp (2023-12-10). US Embassy in Baghdad Comes Under Mortar Fire. news.antiwar.com The US embassy in Baghdad came under mortar fire on Friday as US assets in Iraq and Syria continue to be targeted over US support for Israel's onslaught in Gaza. According to Reuters, seven mortar rounds landed in the sprawling embassy. US officials said there was minor damage but no casualties. The incident was the …

Dave DeCamp (2023-12-10). Zelensky to Visit Washington Amid Congressional Negotiations on Ukraine Aid. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Washington this week to push for more aid as Congress is still negotiating a massive spending package that includes over $60 billion for Ukraine. On Tuesday, Zelensky will meet with President Biden at the White House and hold talks with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). He was also invited …

Dave Webb, Organizing Notes. (2023-12-10). Role Of US Menwith Hill NSA Base And The United Kingdom In Gaza. popularresistance.org Every Tuesday at 6pm, rain or shine, a small group of protestors stand outside a U.S. base in North Yorkshire with banners and flags. Members and supporters of the Menwith Hill Accountability Campaign (MHAC) are there to protest at the unaccountable and highly secret activities that go on inside the U.S. spy base nominally called 'RAF' Menwith Hill but run by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA). In recent weeks the focus has been on the UK's role in events in Gaza. | Just how is the UK government involved in Gaza? According to the Campaign Against the Arms Trade, the UK has consistently sold arms to Israel si…

David Griscom, The Real News Network. (2023-12-10). When Black And White Tenant Farmers Joined Together. popularresistance.org It's 1935 and class war is brewing in Arkansas. Standing before 1,500 black and white sharecroppers, the radical Methodist minister Ward Rodgers thunders, "I can lead a mob to lynch any planter in Poinsett County." The crowd erupts with applause. | These white and black sharecroppers who worked, lived, and died amid the vestiges of the Southern plantation system were no strangers to terror. The night before, a group of planters and deputy sheriffs had attacked an adult education class taught by Rodgers. The landowner class, the banks, the police, and an offshoot of the Ku Klux Klan called the Nightriders had been…

Donald Johnson (2023-12-10). Anti-Palestinian racism is inherent to Zionism and you're not allowed to talk about it. mondoweiss.net We won't have truthful discussions about Zionism in this country until people are honest about the fact that anti-Palestinian racism permeates our political culture.

Douglas Rogers, Waging Nonviolence. (2023-12-10). Can Extinction Rebellion's Success In The Netherlands Be Replicated? popularresistance.org Success in climate activism can take a lot of forms, and relatively few of them are glamorous. The change we work for might be too abstract to measure, or our role in it might be unclear. Perhaps, in difficult conditions, success might mean no more than keeping your head above the water. | Still, there are times when success can actually be joyful, epic and infectious, as in the case of the recent blockades on the Dutch capital's A12 highway. | The shortest version of this story is that a multi-year campaign of disruption induced the Dutch Parliament to move, on Oct. 10, towards a phasing-out of fossil fuel subsi…

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). (W.E. Talk)To Understand China's Success, First Understand Chinese Civilization. ecns.cn According to Martin Jacques, to understand the success of China's development, we must understand the Chinese civilization since China is not just a nation-state, but a civilization-state, with many of its thoughts deeply rooted in Confucianism. Westerners have been brought up to essentially believe that their way of doing things is an exemplar for the rest of the world. One fallacy of that is failing to understand how human rights operate in China.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). (W.E. Talk)The Latin Bridge Between Chinese and Western Dialogue. ecns.cn Austrian sinologist Leopold Leeb came to China in 1995 to do his doctoral research in philosophy. After receiving his doctorate from Peking University in 1999, he worked as a translator and researcher at the Institute of World Religions under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences till 2004. His research interests include Western classical languages, ancient and medieval literature, philosophy and religion. His major publications include Zhang Heng, Science and Religion and several Latin textbooks and dictionaries.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Newly-developed rail transit product on debut at expo in China. ecns.cn Newly-developed rail transit products were on debut at an international rail transit expo in Zhuzhou City, central China's Hunan Province on Saturday. "ÄÄ Super-autonomous Rail Rapid Transit, which is a newly-developed rail transit product running on virtual tracks.

EcoWatch (2023-12-10). Brazil and Colombia Destroy Illegal Gold Mines in Amazon Rainforest. pressenza.com Brazil and Colombia have blown up 19 illegal gold mining operations in the Amazon rainforest. Colombia's armed forces said the mines were producing about $1.5 million worth of the rare metal every month and polluting the rainforest's rivers with mercury, reported the BBC and Reuters. By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes The unlawful…

Edited (2023-12-10). 2024 California Black History Month – Pan African Presence in Early California History. indybay.org Pan Africans migrated to California in significant numbers. By 1790, they made up nearly 20 percent of California's population, or one out of every five residents. More importantly, the concept of "race" had far less significance in California than in the United States. While European-born Spaniards controlled California society, Afro-Latinos and mestizos did manage to gain political and economic influence during the Spanish and Mexican periods of California history. African Cuban, Danish Jewish first elected Treasurer of San Francisco, Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. and several other "hidden figure…

Editor (2023-12-10). As the US Vetoes UN Ceasefire Resolution, the People Take the Streets for Palestine. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-12-10). Chris Hedges: 'The Genocide in Gaza'. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-12-10). 'Moral Insanity': Biden Admin Bypasses Congress to Rush Tank Shells to Israel. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-12-10). Norman Lear, A Giant of the Public Interest. scheerpost.com By Mark Lloyd / Original to ScheerPost For a brief decade and a half the U.S. government gave the Archie Bunkers of America the power to have a real say, to have their voices heard. No one advanced this federal project more than Norman Lear. As Lear would put it in his testimony before a …

Editor (2023-12-10). The US Condemned Stalin's Prosecution of Journalists. Now It Uses His Playbook. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-12-10). Dec 10, 2023. sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ The Ghost of Tom Joad — Bruce Springsteen w/Tom Morello Christmas Truces Past and Future — World Beyond War Only Truth And Clear Seeing Can Lead Us To Peace And Harmony, by Caitlin Johnstone A Wall and a Watchtower: Why is Israel Failing? by Ilan Pappe On How Israeli/US War Crimes in Gaza are orders of Magnitude Worse than Russia in Ukraine, by Juan Cole The Genocide in Gaza — Chris Hedges Lecture (Video) Day 64: U.S., alone against the world, vetoes Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire Israel flooding tunnels in Gaza would constitute war crime — Russian diploma…

Fight Back News!. (2023-12-10). San Jose Residents Pack City Council Meeting, Demand Palestine Resolution. popularresistance.org San Jose, CA — On Tuesday, December 5, hundreds of Palestine supporters attended the San Jose City Council meeting in person and online to demand that the council pass a resolution in support of Palestine. | Community members waved Palestinian flags, wore keffiyehs, and brought signs with messages such as "End the genocide." City staff intentionally blocked off half of the available public seats in the council chambers and diverted community members to overflow rooms. Many attendees were taken aback by this blatant restriction on their right to civic engagement.

Free Palestine (2023-12-10). Saturday 12/9: Palestine Writes Literature Festival. indybay.org

geo.tv (2023-12-10). WATCH: Canadian news anchor calls out body shamer on live TV. geo.tv News anchor was praised by netizens for standing up to body-shaming bullies online…

geo.tv (2023-12-10). Why is TikTok trend 'can you name a woman' sending internet rolling on floor laughing?>. geo.tv Whether it's celebrities like Megan Fox, Taylor Swift, or Anne Hathaway, participants have shown both quick wit and hesitancy in answers…

Gerry Condon, Peace, Planet News. (2023-12-10). Witnessing The Gaza Genocide And Dealing With Despair. popularresistance.org Israel's genocidal assault on the civilian population of Gaza is not being carried out by carpet bombing alone. Electricity and water have been cut off. Desperately needed food, water and medical supplies are not being allowed in. Israel has deployed starvation as a weapon of war. Hundreds of big-rig trucks are lined up at the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, waiting to deliver their cargoes of food, water, medicine, and basic necessities. | This is the southern Gaza border, which is supposed to be controlled by Egypt. Israel has bombed the Gaza side of the border, however, and Egypt, a military dictatorship tha…

Ghada Abed (2023-12-10). Does Israel want to wipe Gaza off the map? electronicintifada.net Vast numbers of archives have been deliberately destroyed.

Gloria Arias Nieto (2023-12-10). The stubbornness of war. pressenza.com

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-10). After years of struggle, NSW public sector wages cap is removed. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-10). Ballarat TLC says fascists will never co-opt Eureka Day. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-10). 'Boomers vs Gen Z' narrative hides the class divide. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-10). Climate is the real threat, protesters tell defence conference. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-10). Gaza: Why doesn't the United Nations deploy 'Responsibility to Protect'? greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-10). Health care workers for Palestine call for a permanent ceasefire. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-10). Labor falls short on Robodebt royal commission measures. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-10). Multiple faith groups target PM on climate. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-10). Richard Marles' new AUKUS defence procurement laws: Sovereignty or subordination? greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-10). VAD becomes legal in NSW, but Telehealth ban bites. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-10). 'You don't betray your sources': Disrupt Burrup Hub tells the ABC. greenleft.org.au

Greg M. Schwartz (2023-12-10). The Radioactive Pacific Ocean. counterpunch.org

In Defense of Liberation! (2023-12-10). This Dread and Depression is on Purpose! Don't Fall Victim! Don't Blame Yourselves! podcasters.spotify.com In this episode, I talk about some of the difficulties with remaining positive through a very dehumanizing, morbid, draining, and existential moment that we are all living through today. Whether we are Palestinian, Congolese, Nicaraguan, Cuban, Jamaican, Chinese, indigenous, or so-called American, we are all dealing with the extremes of capitalist, exploitation, extermination campaigns, mass, incarceration, the preponderance of social media, hyper individualism, mental health and climate crisis, and just in general, having to go to school or go to work every day while the world is blowing up around us. What do we…

Independent Media Institute (2023-12-10). The Cradle of Humanity: Georges Bataille on the Birth of Art and of Humanity. pressenza.com Why should we explore caves and excavate fossils? Why should we seek more information about our origins? And what can the first women and men tell us about the human condition? Reading Georges Bataille (1897-1962) answers these questions profoundly. The French writer considerably influenced authors such as Michel Foucault, Jacques Derrida, Jacques Lacan, and Julia Kristeva, with provocative novels and essays exploring love, grief, economic theories, social structures, and systems of beliefs. He was also fascinated by prehistoric art and culture, a topic he wrote about in many essays, reviews, and books, including…

infobrics (2023-12-10). China Donates 450 Generators to Address SA Power Cuts. infobrics.org The generators have arrived in South Africa but will be officially received by Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa…

infobrics (2023-12-10). 'India-Russia Can Cooperate in Building Small Floating Reactors' Says Rosatom. infobrics.org India and Russia can cooperate in building small floating reactors with the latter providing the nuclear heart (reactor) and the former taking care of the tow boat and electrical systems, said a top official of Rosatom…

infobrics (2023-12-10). Expanding BRICS for Numerical Strength or Ensuring Qualitative Geopolitical Influence. infobrics.org As stipulated by the guidelines, Russia takes over BRICS [Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa] from January 2024. With the heightening of geopolitical tensions, Russia's priority focus is on the group's possible enlargement to counter U.S. hegemony. It plans to push seriously for critical reforms in the international financial architecture and create a solidified platform for building an equitable multipolar world order…

Izzeddin Araj (2023-12-10). The rush to preserve the sperm of slain soldiers exposes the deep militarism of Israeli society. mondoweiss.net The militarization of Israeli society has taken on new dimensions with the harvesting of sperm from the bodies of deceased soldiers for "posthumous reproduction." In this way, soldiers become the colonial embodiment of Israeli national masculinity.

John Teufel (2023-12-10). What's a Good Economy, Anyway? counterpunch.org Far from being an obviously good economy that only partisans and the brainwashed could question, by any more specific measurement than "jobs are good," the economy is in fact awful, and has relentlessly squeezed the average American for decades. Yes, on some level, it is better to have a job than not to have a job — but understandably, Americans seem to want a bit more from life than a place to clock in and clock out. | To read this article, log in If you are logged in but ca…

Juan Torres López (2023-12-10). Destruyen la democracia en el país que dice garantizarla en todo el planeta. globalizacion.ca Estados Unidos tiene unas 750 bases militares en más de 80 países y se dice que existen para garantizar la democracia en el mundo. Una justificación con muy poco fundamento. | De 1945 a 2022, Estados Unidos ha impulsado o apoyado…

Julia Conley (2023-12-10). EU's AI Act Falls Short: No Ban on Live Facial Recognition Raises Concerns. truthout.org Privacy advocates on Saturday said the AI Act, a sweeping proposed law to regulate artificial intelligence in the European Union whose language was finalized Friday, appeared likely to fail at protecting the public from one of AI's greatest threats: live facial recognition. Representatives of the European Commission spent 37 hours this week negotiating provisions in the AI Act with the European… |

Karl Grossman, Nation of Change. (2023-12-10). Nuclear Power Pushing At The COP28 Climate Change Conference. popularresistance.org "U.S. leads coalition to triple nuclear power by 2050 in effort to address climate change," was the headline of a Dec. 4 CNBC article on activity at the UN conference called COP28 being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on the climate crisis. | COP stands for Conference of the Parties, annual gatherings under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The 28 is for this being the twenty-eighth session. It began on Nov. 30 and is to end on Dec. 12. | When it started, there was a stir over the conference president being Sultan Al Jaber who just happens to head the UAE's state-owned oil company, Ab…

Larry Johnson (2023-12-10). Moscow Trip Report. sonar21.com Why was I in Moscow? It was not a secret mission. Let's call it a mission of peace. I was invited to speak at a round table on multi-polarity and the future of Russian/American relations by the International Russophile Movement. The IRM or "MIR" (in French), is a recently formed organization. Pepe Escobar wrote about the inaugural meeting, which took place in March 2023 ( This was a much smaller gathering and I was fortunate to be invited to share the co…

Maha Abdallah, Aseil Abu-Baker, Lina Ali, & Marya Farah (2023-12-10). Are human rights really universal? Palestine and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 75 years later. mondoweiss.net The system of international law affords impunity to the strong, while the weak are lectured on humanity, which they are denied, and the value of the rule of law and human rights, which do not seem to apply to them.

Manlio Dinucci (2023-12-10). Piano di Hamas: Noto a Israele da Oltre un Anno. globalresearch.ca "Israele conosceva il piano d'attacco di Hamas da oltre un anno", rivela il New York Times. | Lo prova un documento di 40 pagine denominato in codice dall'intelligence israeliana "Mura di Gerico": esso delinea punto per punto, …

Marc Vandepitte (2023-12-10). Israel y Estados Unidos planean la deportación total de Gaza. globalizacion.ca Deportar a todos los gazatíes es el plan conjunto de Estados Unidos e Israel, según el cual los palestinos serán ´reubicados ª a Egipto, Irak, Turquía y Yemen. Esta limpieza étnica a gran escala se presenta cínicamente como un plan de…

Marjorie Cohn (2023-12-10). The Forcible Transfer of 85% of Palestinians in Gaza Is a Crime Against Humanity. truthout.org Since the October 7 attacks by Hamas that killed 1,200 people in Israel, the Israeli occupying forces have killed more than 17,000 Palestinians, over 7,000 of them children, and wounded more than 46,000. Close to 1.9 million people — about 85 percent of Gaza's population — have been forced to flee their homes and squeeze into roughly one-third of the Gaza Strip. The vast majority of people in Gaza… |

Mat Schumer (2023-12-10). Pro-Israel PACs Gear Up for Significant Spending to Oust Progressive Congress Members in 2024. truthout.org A November house vote to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) was the latest effort to counter members of the progressive "squad" by politicians backed by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. The squad, a group of eight lawmakers, mainly women, has been critical of Israeli policy and is calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Already one of the most influential political organizations in… |

Matthew Rozsa (2023-12-10). Elephant Seal Deaths in Antarctica Raise Fears of Avian Flu Threatening Penguin Colonies. truthout.org In a further red flag for penguin populations in Antarctica, a new report reveals that hundreds of elephants seals have been found dead. While on the surface the two trends may seem unrelated, the chair of the Antarctic Wildlife Health Network, Dr. Meagan Dewar, told The Guardian on Friday that "at some sites we've had mass mortalities, where we are getting into the hundreds" when it comes to… |

mforinoco (2023-12-10). African States Cancel Agreements With France. orinocotribune.com The military governments of Mali and Niger have each terminated treaties with France that allowed them to cooperate with the former colonial power on tax matters. The two West African countries announced the decision in a joint According to the statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) by Mali's foreign ministry, the Malian government is annulling a 1972 agreement with Paris aimed at avoiding double taxation and establishing rules of reciprocal assistance in various tax m…

mforinoco (2023-12-10). Rockets Hit US Embassy in Baghdad Amid Rage Over Its Support for Israel. orinocotribune.com The US embassy in Baghdad has been targeted with rockets as anti-US sentiments run high in the country over Washington's staunch support for the ongoing Israeli genocide against Gazans. | Explosions were heard early on Friday near the Iraqi capital's heavily fortified Green Zone, which houses the embassy. | A US embassy spokesperson confirmed the attack, saying it did not result in any casualties. | An Iraqi security official said 14 Katyusha rockets were fired and that while some struck near one of the embassy's gates, others fell into the nearby Tigris river. | No group has claimed responsibility for the attack…

Michael Welch (2023-12-10). The Criminalization of U.S. Foreign Policy: The Life and Legacy of Henry Kissinger. globalresearch.ca

Miguel àÅngel Ferrer (2023-12-10). México — La Cuarta Transformación y el Estado de Bienestar. globalizacion.ca Desde las primeras décadas del siglo veinte empezaron a tomar cuerpo una teoría y una práctica económicas que recibieron el nombre de Estado de Bienestar. Históricamente los primeros y máximos exponentes de estas dos nuevas ideas fueron los llamados países…

Mohammad Zeidan (2023-12-10). Refaat Alareer: eternal echoes of resilience from the Gaza Strip. mondoweiss.net Refaat harbored a profound aspiration — to change his world through teaching poetry, literature, and writing. That writing is a responsibility to ourselves and the world, that Gaza "writes back" as much as it fights back.

Mustafa Abu Sneineh (2023-12-10). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 65: U.S. rushes arms to Israel as Palestinians announce over 250,000 homes destroyed in Gaza. mondoweiss.net The Biden administration bypasses congressional approval to rush an emergency arms sale to Israel as the WHO warns Gaza's health system is collapsing and the PA announces 25 percent of Gaza's urban space has been destroyed.

News Desk, The Cradle. (2023-12-10). 'We Feared Our Government Would Kill Us And Blame Hamas'. popularresistance.org A recently released Israeli captive held in Gaza revealed that she feared Israel would kill her and others through indiscriminate shelling and then blame Hamas, Ynet reported on 6 December. | Menir Oz made the statement in a meeting between her and other recently released captives and their family members on the one hand, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war cabinet on the other. | During the meeting, the released captives and family members expressed anger at Netanyahu for his war policy which put their lives in danger. | "I was there and I know how hard it is in captivity," said Menir. "Every day i…

Palestine Bureau, Mondoweiss. (2023-12-10). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 63: Israeli Army Strips, Blindfolds Men. popularresistance.org Two months on, it is becoming more and more difficult to summarize in an article the sheer scope of violence, war crimes, and human rights violations being committed in Gaza in the span of a single day. | Horrifying images have emerged of Palestinian men stripped down to their underwear, blindfolded, handcuffed, and made to line up kneeling in the streets or in non descript lots. | Struggling to come up with any credible proof of military success in Gaza besides the slaughter of civilians, Israeli forces have claimed that the men are Hamas fighters who surrendered.

Partido Humanista de Chile (2023-12-10). Villa Grimaldi, from horror to hope. pressenza.com On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the civil-military coup d'état, a commemorative event for International Human Rights Day will be held in the Villa Grimaldi Peace Park, next Sunday 10th December 2023, at 10am. | At the event, a plaque will be unveiled for the Humanist Party Deputy, Laura Rodríguez Riccomini, who served in the former 24th district of Peñalolén and La Reina, between 1990 and 1992. | With this Ceremony, a recognition will be made of the contribution of our Deputy, who, hearing the clamour of the neighbours of her district, carried out, on the one hand, nonviolent actions together with the…

Patricia Harrity (2023-12-10). Look at Gaza "Our Political Class Only Pays Lip Service to Human Rights'. expose-news.com Today, Sunday, December 10th, marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations' endorsement of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This milestone arrives amidst a period where neglect and disdain for …

People's Dispatch. (2023-12-10). As US Vetoes Ceasefire Resolution, People Take The Streets For Palestine. popularresistance.org From Alaska to Florida, people in the US once again took to the streets en masse to demand a permanent ceasefire in Israel's war on Gaza and an end US aid to Israel. The Shut It Down for Palestine Coalition, composed of several organizations including the International Peoples' Assembly, the Palestinian Youth Movement, the ANSWER Coalition, and National Students for Justice in Palestine, called for a day of action on December 8, to continue putting pressure on Israel and the US one week after Israel resumed its genocidal violence against Gaza.

People's Health Movement, People's Dispatch. (2023-12-10). Grassroots Voices Censored At Global Health Conference. popularresistance.org The People's Health Movement (PHM) has been a regular participant of the Prince Mahidol Awards Conference (PMAC) since 2007. Activists from around the world have freely given their time, ideas, and support to bring a progressive civil society perspective to an event whose objective is, reportedly, "to bring together leading public health leaders and stakeholders from around the world to discuss high priority global health issues, summarize findings and propose concrete solutions and recommendations." | Over the years, PHM has contributed many hours of unpaid work for the PMAC, undertaking roles in the conference'

Peoples Dispatch (2023-12-10). President-elect of Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, warns that "coup d'état" is underway. peoplesdispatch.org Guatemala's Prosecutor's Office announced on December 8 that the elections held this year which saw the victory of progressive Bernardo Arévalo de León, must be annulled due to alleged administrative irregularities of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal. The move comes after

Philip Weiss (2023-12-10). Israel's onslaught drags U.S. Jewish life into the abyss. mondoweiss.net The Jewish establishment has been consigned to the support of genocide, and it has accepted that role eagerly. The effect on Judaism of this moral collapse is unfathomable.

Pressenza New York (2023-12-10). "No NATO" for Ukraine, Ukrainian politician says. pressenza.com US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pressuring European diplomats to cease any talks about Ukraine joining NATO, according to a member of Rada (the Ukrainian parliament), Oleksiy Goncharenko. This is no minor politician. The son of a former Odessa mayor, he is a member of the Ukrainian Permanent Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). The allegations were publicly made in a series of

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-12-10). The WHO Confirms that the Covid-19 PCR Test is Flawed: Estimates of "Positive Cases" are Meaningless. Both the Lockdown and the "Vaccine" Have No Scientific Basis. globalresearch.ca One year later the WHO retracts. They don't say "We Made a Mistake". It's carefully formulated. While they do not officially deny the validity of their misleading January 2020 guidelines, they recommend RT-PCR "Re-testing" (which everybody knows is an impossibility).

Rhoda Wilson (2023-12-10). Richer countries seek to grab large swathes of land in Africa as "carbon credits" to offset their own carbon emissions — it's a colossal scam. expose-news.com As has become commonplace at such gatherings, the theme this week at the United Nations Climate Summit ("COP28") has been reducing carbon emissions. The underlying, more sinister theme is to reduce emissions …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-12-10). An explosive new study describing "unintended immune responses" from mRNA injections has dropped a tactical nuke on Pfizer. expose-news.com Last Wednesday, The Telegraph published an article on a study that showed one in four who had Moderna or Pfizer Covid jabs experienced an unintended immune response. This "unintended immune response," The …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-12-10). An explosive new study describing "unintended immune responses" from mRNA injections has dropped a tactical nuke on Pfizer. expose-news.com Last Wednesday, The Telegraph published an article on a study that showed one in four who had Moderna or Pfizer Covid jabs experienced unintended immune response. This "unintended immune response," The Telegraph …

Richard Gale (2023-12-10). Seventeen Covid Pandemic Lies We've Been Told. globalresearch.ca

Robert Hunziker (2023-12-10). Climate Trace Detects Underreported Soaring Emissions. pressenza.com COP28, the UN Conference of the Parties in oil-rich Dubai, currently underway, will not resolve the issue of oil and gas companies agreeing to slow down oil production. On the contrary, all signals point to an increase according to formal plans already laid out by the industry, as stated by the International Energy Agency. Reuters November 2023 headline says it all: Global Fossil Fuel Production Plans Far Exceed Climate Targets. | Greenhouse gas emissions will continue to rip roar, snort, huff and puff higher ever higher post COP28. It's guaranteed. The oil companies insist upon it. And a new kid on the block nam…

Ryan Cristián (2023-12-10). The Pirate Stream: Dialectical Dissidents — Episode 22. thelastamericanvagabond.com Join us on today's episode of The Pirate Stream — Dialectical Dissidents. Pirate Stream Media is a new platform of dedicated content creators focused on circumventing the tightly controlled, manipulated, and outright censored media space of today (both corporate and independent media) with a commitment to objectivity, integrity, and a stark awareness of the two

Rédaction Bordeaux (2023-12-10). Meadow of Peace: a place open to artists. pressenza.com Not far from Bordeaux, on the Route des Pyrénées, after Langon, more precisely in a place called La jeune France (young France), there is an extraordinary place, open to all and dedicated to peace. | It is in this park that Hervé, a peace activist, is going to organise a day on Sunday 14 April 2024 on the theme of Art and Peace. Everyone will be able to attend with a work of art dedicated to Peace. It is not necessary to be an experienced artist to participate, as everyone can create a work of art with their hands or their body: a song, a dance, a painting, a drawing, a sculpture, etc. | Participation is free, so…

Saleem Samad (2023-12-10). Sheikh Hasina hints at dealing with sanctions after the election. pressenza.com Looming threats of sanctions on labour issues have raised eyebrows among the government, policymakers, garment entrepreneurs and industrial bodies. | Most ready-made garments (RMG) factories have failed or partially implemented international compliance and ethical practices, which has ignited labour unrest. | Recently, Bangladesh has witnessed intense labour unrest and violent protests related to wage disputes in the garment industry. The dispute on fair wages for RMG workers has sparked widespread protests demanding against the government's Wage Board decision to increase BDT 12,500 ($113) per month for garment…

Sen. Scott Jensen (2023-12-10). US Hospitals Getting Paid More to Label Cause of Death as 'Coronavirus'. globalresearch.ca Important article and interview. | Points to the over-counting of alleged Covid 19 deaths. | First published on April 15, 2020. | Among 2020 Most Popular Articles | *** | Senator Scott Jensen represents Minnesota. He's also a doctor. He appeared on Fox News with …

Staff (2023-12-10). Ethnic cleansing of Muslims from Uttarakhand gets national attention. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba The hill state of Uttarakhand is the first state in India where a systematic campaign for ethnic cleansing of the Muslims is gathering momentum but this facet of Indian reality is hardly pricking the national consciousness. No one is calling for 'national chintan' which is necessary because today 14 percent of …

Staff (2023-12-10). Manipur: 8 militants held with arms; student rescued from their clutches. muslimmirror.com Imphal : A day after he was abducted, the Manipur Police on Saturday rescued a 22-year-old student and arrested eight kidnappers who are active members of a militant outfit in the northeastern state, an official said. A police officer said that Laishram Chinglen Singh was abducted from the hostel of DM College of Science on …

Staff (2023-12-10). Muslim personal law says women have share in inheritance: Scholars. muslimmirror.com Lucknow : Islamic scholars have said that Muslim personal law mandates that women — mother, sister, wife, daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, stepsister, grandmother, and great-grandmother — should get shares in inheritance as directed by the holy Quran. Islamic scholar Maulana Nasrullah Nadwi, while speaking at a conference of Tafheem-e-Shariat (Understanding of Shariyat), organised under the aegis …

Staff (2023-12-10). Muslim personal law says women have share in inheritance: Scholars. muslimmirror.com Islamic scholars have said that Muslim personal law mandates that women — mother, sister, wife, daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, stepsister, grandmother, and great-grandmother — should get shares in inheritance as directed by the holy Quran. Islamic scholar Maulana Nasrullah Nadwi, while speaking at a conference of Tafheem-e-Shariat (Understanding of Shariyat), organised under the aegis of All …

Staff (2023-12-10). Palestinian president charges US of being accomplice to Israel's genocide crimes by using veto in UNSC. muslimmirror.com RAMALLAH, Palestine : Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday condemned the US for using its veto to block a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, describing the move immoral and holding Washington accountable for the bloodshed of Palestinian children and women, as well as an accomplice with Israel in genocide …

Staff (2023-12-10). Train firing: RPF constable's wife denies communal motive. muslimmirror.com Mumbai : The wife of dismissed Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetansinh Chaudhary who is accused of shooting dead his senior colleague and three passengers on a moving train on Saturday said a "communal angle" should not be linked to her husband's alleged crime. Chaudhary was mentally ill for the past two years, his wife …

Staff (2023-12-10). US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding immediate Gaza cease-fire. muslimmirror.com WASHINGTON : The US vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution on Friday that demanded an immediate cease-fire to halt the ongoing bloodshed in the Gaza Strip as the death toll continues to mount. The text, which was co-sponsored by nearly 100 UN member states, received the support of 13 Security Council members. The United …

Staff (2023-12-10). Essequibo Dispute: Venezuela and Guyana Agree on Presidential Meeting. orinocotribune.com

Staff (2023-12-10). Globalize the Intifada: Regional resistance, international struggle and Palestinian liberation on the 36th anniversary of the great Intifada. samidoun.net Amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza carried out by the Zionist regime and the heroic resistance of the Palestinian people, December 7-9 2023 marks the 36th anniversary of the launch of the great popular Palestinian Intifada of 1987, one of the longest sustained grassroots uprisings in history and an example, like today's battle, of the …

Stephen Gibbs (2023-12-10). Leaders of Venezuela and Guyana to meet amid border dispute. america.cgtn.com The leaders of Venezuela and Guyana have agreed to face-to-face talks this week amid a long-running border dispute that's taken on newfound urgency.

Talya Wintman (2023-12-10). Social Worker Shortage Looms If Field Keeps Relying on Unpaid Student Labor. truthout.org Anyone who has ever interacted with New York City's vast social welfare system has probably come into contact with a social work student. For those who haven't, it might come as a surprise that much of the case management, housing stabilization, crisis intervention and counseling services for people who are low-income, criminal legal system-involved, experiencing homelessness, or disabled… |

Tamar Sarai (2023-12-10). Incarcerated Women Suffered Harms in University of Pennsylvania-led Medical Experiments. truthout.org As reported this summer by Prism, the notorious experiments conducted by University of Pennsylvania dermatologist Albert Kligman at Philadelphia's Holmesburg Prison have been under renewed scrutiny as former test participants speak out. Discussions about the experimentation that took place throughout Philadelphia's prison system have joined larger demands for reparations and conversations about… |

teleSUR, DRL, MER, JDO, JGN (2023-12-10). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net A dos meses de los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza y Cisjordania, las autoridades palestinas han registrado más de 16.800 personas asesinadas…

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-12-10). Realizan protestas en COP28 a favor de alto el fuego en Gaza. telesurtv.net Según medios internacionales, cientos de personas participaron en la manifestación, considerada la mayor realizada en el contexto del evento.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-12-10). Sube a 17.700 cifra de asesinados por ataques israelíes en Gaza. telesurtv.net El número de heridos se elevó a 48.780 personas. Este viernes las tropas de ocupación ultimaron a al menos 300 civiles.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-12-10). México llama a respetar resultados de comicios en Guatemala. telesurtv.net La diplomacia mexicana expresó su rechazo a "cualquier acción en detrimento del orden constitucional".

teleSUR, JCM, JDO (2023-12-10). Venezuela y Guyana se reunirán sin interferencia de actores externos. telesurtv.net La reunión tendrá lugar el próximo 14 de diciembre, en San Vicente y las Granadinas, a las 10H00 hora local. Fue convenida por ambos países en el seno de la Celac.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-12-10). Rechazan el veto de EE.UU. en el Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU. telesurtv.net El jefe de la ONU para los refugiados de Palestina (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, señaló que es la "hora más oscura" en la historia de la organización.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-12-10). Decenas de miles de palestinos desplazados se quedan sin refugio en Rafah. telesurtv.net Las autoridades de ocupación israelíes han emitido avisos de evacuación a varios palestinos en el área de la Puerta de Marruecos en la Ciudad Vieja de Jerusalén.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-12-10). Derrumbe de un muro deja siete muertos en el norte de India. telesurtv.net Tres mujeres y un niño perdieron la vida después de que un muro se derrumbara sobre ellos cuando participaban en una boda.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-12-10). Franja de Gaza es el lugar más peligroso del mundo para los niños. telesurtv.net Unicef advirtió sobre la situación precaria de los menores de edad en Gaza y exigió un inmediato cese al fuego humanitario.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-12-10). Guyana y ExxonMobil tendrán que sentarse a dialogar con Venezuela. telesurtv.net Presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, reivindica el Acuerdo de Ginebra como medio para solucionar el conflicto.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-12-10). Dos fallecidos tras fuertes lluvias en Angra dos Reis, sureste de Brasil. telesurtv.net Un total de 300 personas quedaron sin hogar. Se registran durante una madrugada 250 mm, lo calculado para todo el mes de diciembre.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-12-10). Cuba frustra plan violento de terroristas radicados en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Ministerio del Interior detuvo e investiga a grupo de personas vinculadas a planes para realizar acciones terroristas y desestabilizadoras durante las celebraciones de fin de año…

teleSUR, JDO (2023-12-10). Cuba rechaza veto cómplice de EE.UU. con crímenes de guerra de Israel. telesurtv.net Presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel cuestiona veto de Washington a propuesta de alto el fuego en la Franja de Gaza, tras 63 días de brutal agresión israelí.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-12-10). Hezbulá ataca bases israelíes en rechazo a asedio a Gaza. telesurtv.net

teleSUR, nbb, SH (2023-12-10). Desbordamiento de ríos en Ecuador deja 400 damnificados. telesurtv.net En días pasados, se realizó una reunión del Comité de Operaciones de Emergencia Cantonal, para articular acciones y atender a los damnificados.

teleSUR, nbb, SH (2023-12-10). Salvadoreños recuerdan a victimas de la masacre de El Mozote. telesurtv.net En el acto para recordar la masacre de El Mozote participaron familiares de sobrevivientes que clamaron por justicia inmediata.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2023-12-10). Defensores de DD.HH. que dejaron su huella en el mundo. telesurtv.net La Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos, es el documento que establece los derechos humanos fundamentales que deben protegerse en el mundo entero.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-12-10). Cámara de Diputados de Bolivia aprueba Presupuesto del Estado. telesurtv.net La propuesta aprobada prevé un crecimiento del 3,71 por ciento del PIB, lo que representa un aumento de 3.000 millones de dólares con respecto al presupuesto del año 2023.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-12-10). Tornados en Tennessee, EE.UU. dejan al menos seis muertos. telesurtv.net Equipos de emergencia mantienen las labores de búsqueda y rescate para constatar la existencia de más víctimas, entre muertos o heridos.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-12-10). Presidentes ruso y egipcio debaten sobre situación en Palestina. telesurtv.net Los mandatarios reconocieron la necesidad de alcanzar un alto el fuego y una "solución justa e integral" a la cuestión palestina.

teleSUR, SH (2023-12-10). Israel ataca más de 250 supuestos objetivos de Hamás en 24 horas. telesurtv.net Los nuevos bombardeos israelíes contra la ciudad palestina de Khan Yunis dejó un saldo de diez palestinos muertos y decenas de heridos.

teleSUR, SH (2023-12-10). Represión policial deja tres detenidos en el sur de Perú. telesurtv.net Los agentes policiales reprimieron al grupo de manifestantes cuando intentaban bloquear un sector de la carretera Panamericana.

teleSUR, SH (2023-12-10). Gustavo Petro denuncia una nueva amenaza de muerte en su contra. telesurtv.net El mandatario colombiano pidió al Ministerio Público iniciar las diligencias contra el ciudadano que aparece en un video, amenazando también a su familia…

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-12-10). Reportan cinco muertos y 36 heridos por accidente de bus en Perú. telesurtv.net La Policía Nacional del Perú señaló que el accidente del bus de pasajeros fue reportado sobre las 23H30 (hora local).

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-12-10). Tropas israelíes matan a tres jóvenes palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Mahmoud Abu Haniya, de 17 años, fue ultimado a tiros por las fuerzas israelíes en la ciudad de Azzun, Qalqilya ocupada.

The Exposé (2023-12-10). NHS Under Fire: Whistleblower Claims Patients Were Unjustly Euthanized to Falsely Inflate COVID Pandemic Toll. expose-news.com An NHS whistleblower, who wishes to remain anonymous, has come forward with allegations that the NHS hospitals were not overwhelmed during the Covid-19 pandemic, as was reported by authorities and the mainstream …

The Independent (2023-12-10). Voting for Egypt's presidential election kicks off. independent.co.ug CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | Voting for Egypt's presidential election began at 9: 00 a.m. local time (0700 GMT) on Sunday in Egypt, with four candidates contesting, including incumbent President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi. Voting spans from Dec. 10 to Dec. 12, with each day allowing 12 hours to cast ballots. Overseas Egyptian voters had previously cast their …

The Independent (2023-12-10). 23rd EAC trade fair opens new market horizons for artisans. independent.co.ug DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA | Xinhua | The opening ceremony of the 23rd edition of the East African Community (EAC) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) trade Fair was held on Friday in the Burundian capital Bujumbura, said a statement. The statement by the EAC headquarters in Tanzania's northern city of Arusha noted the event, …

The Independent (2023-12-10). Alcohol dealers cite loopholes in new bill. independent.co.ug The issue of alcohol has an economic, social and health impact on society and we must strike a balance in the bill Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Alcohol Industry Association has brought to the attention of the Minister of State for Investment Evelyn Anite and the Minister of State for Trade David Bahati …

The Independent (2023-12-10). Interview: China-EU Summit strengthens mutual political trust, says Croatia's former president. independent.co.ug ZAGREB | Xinhua |The summit of China and the European Union (EU) is significant for strengthening mutual political trust and bilateral cooperation and further efforts need to be made to improve bilateral ties, Croatia's former president Ivo Josipovic told Xinhua in an interview. The China-EU Summit was an opportunity work towards restoring mutual political trust …

The Independent (2023-12-10). Liverpool go top with Crystal Palace win, Aston Villa claim Arsenal scalp. independent.co.ug LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Liverpool went top of the Premier League on Saturday following their 2-1 win away to Crystal Palace and Aston Villa's 1-0 defeat of Arsenal. Mohamed Salah scored his 200th Liverpool goal as Jurgen Klopp's side sneaked a late win away to 10-man Crystal Palace in the first game of the …

The Independent (2023-12-10). MTN Uganda empowers 1,400 learners with special needs. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Foundation's Digital Access for Inclusion program has opened the doors of technology to nearly 1,400 learners with disabilities across five schools in Uganda this year, marking a significant investment of Shs800 million. The impact of the program reverberates across different regions, with Salama School for the Blind and Masaka …

The Independent (2023-12-10). Parliament renews commitment to fight corruption. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The Leadership of Parliament renewed its commitment to the fight against corruption in what the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, referred to as 'checking ourselves first'. Tayebwa said the institution is ready to deal with corrupt tendencies among its members, should they be found guilty as they discharge their duties. "As …

The Independent (2023-12-10). Security forces kill 5 terrorists in NW Pakistan. independent.co.ug ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN | Xinhua | Pakistani security forces have killed five terrorists during an operation in the country's northwest Tank district, the military said. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan army, said in a statement that the forces conducted an intelligence-based operation on Friday in the Mullazai area of the …

The Independent (2023-12-10). She Cranes to Participate in Vitality Netball Nations Cup, Wales Test Series. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Netball Normalization Committee has confirmed that Uganda National Netball Team She Cranes will participate in a Test Series with Wales in January in Cardiff. This was confirmed on Thursday by the Committee Chairperson Moses Mwase in a press statement. In addition to the Wales Test Series, Mwase disclosed …

The Independent (2023-12-10). Uganda Baati makes case for quality roofing solutions as rain rages. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The current rains across the country should remind Ugandans to always embrace the right roofing solutions, Uganda Baati has said in a statement. "As the rains continue, Uganda Baati urges all Ugandans to prioritize their well-being by embracing quality roofing solutions. By partnering with Uganda Baati, you gain the …

The Lever (2023-12-10). LEVER WEEKLY: "We're Talking Five Million People That Could Potentially Be Monitored" levernews.com

WSWS (2023-12-10). Around 100,000 protest in London against US and UK support for Israel's genocide in Gaza. wsws.org Of sitting Labour MPs only Apsana Begum and John McDonnell were on the platform. Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who now sits as an Independent, again refused to even name Sir Keir Starmer or the Labour Party as supporters of genocide.

WSWS (2023-12-10). University of California Irvine targets students opposing genocide in Gaza. wsws.org UC Irvine is targeting students and their organizations who oppose the Genocide in Gaza persued by Israel, threatning their academic and professional future with serious accusations of student misconduct.

WSWS (2023-12-10). Behind the "revival" of the Parti Québécois: as class struggle mounts, ruling class intensifies anti-immigrant chauvinism. wsws.org Faced with a resurgence of class struggle, sections of the ruling class are seeking to revive the political party that has historically been used to divert and derail the militant struggles of Quebec workers with the crucial assistance of its allies in the trade union bureaucracy.

WSWS (2023-12-10). Video report: Workers and youth speak to WSWS at London, UK demonstration against genocide in Gaza. wsws.org WSWS reporters spoke to some of those attending Saturday's protest in London against Israel's genocidal onslaught on Gaza.

WSWS (2023-12-10). This week in history: December 11-17. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.

Xander Nieuws (2023-12-10). "Is the Virus Fictitious"? Laboratories in US Can't Find COVID-19 in One of 1,500 Positive Tests. globalresearch.ca

Xinhua (2023-12-10). EU reaches agreement on landmark artificial intelligence law. pressenza.com European Union (EU) lawmakers and member states reached an agreement on rules governing artificial intelligence (AI). | "Historic! The EU becomes the first continent to set clear rules for the use of AI," European internal market commissioner Thierry Breton said on Friday night after the conclusion of talks that began on Wednesday. | Breton added on social networking site X, formerly Twitter, that "the AI law is much more than a rulebook, it is a launch pad for EU start-ups and researchers to lead the global AI race". | The European Commission said in a statement in the early hours of Saturday morning that it wel…

Chris Hedges, The Real News Network. (2023-12-11). Weapons Israel Tests On Palestinians Will Be Used Against All Of Us. popularresistance.org The Palestinians are human laboratory rats to the Israeli military intelligence services and arms and technology industries. Israel's drones, surveillance technology including spyware, facial recognition software, and biometric gathering infrastructure, along with smart fences, experimental bombs, and AI-controlled machine guns are all tried out on the captive population in Gaza, often with lethal results. These weapons and technologies are then certified as "battle-tested" and sold around the world. | Israel is the tenth largest arms dealer on the planet and sells its technology and weapons to an estimated 130 n…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-12-11). Houthis enforce embargo on ships heading to or leaving Israel. peoplesdispatch.org The Houthi-led government in Yemen announced that it had forced an Israel-bound ship to turn back as it was sailing through the Red Sea in violation of the warnings issued on Saturday…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-12-11). Letter by academics across the globe raises concerns over the ICC's inaction on Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org In a open letter addressed to State Parties, law professors from different parts of the world raise objections on lack of transparency, discrimination, and selective decisions on the situation of Palestine…

M.K. Bhadrakumar (2023-12-11). Russia readies for a brave new world. peoplesdispatch.org Ukraine will remain a priority issue for Russia and that is one main reason why the Russian elite and the nation at large want Putin to remain in power until 2030…

Ann Brown (2023-12-11). Black American-Owned Businesses Only Received 1% Of $665 Billion In Federal Contracts, Under Biden. moguldom.com In recent years, federal tech procurement has evolved to make it easier for government agencies to acquire new products and technologies from outside contractors. However, despite these changes, Black-owned businesses are still left out. In the fiscal year 2022, the federal government spent approximately $665 billion on federal contracts, accounting for 10% of the federal …

Dave DeCamp (2023-12-11). Israel Used US-Supplied White Phosphorous in Attack on Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Israel used US-provided white phosphorous munitions in an attack on southern Lebanon that wounded nine civilians, The Washington Post reported on Monday. White phosphorous can be used by militaries as a smokescreen or as an incendiary chemical weapon that can burn buildings or human skin on contact, in some cases all the way to the …

ecsorinoco (2023-12-11). More Reflections on Multipolarity. orinocotribune.com By Hanna Eid — Dec 7, 2023 | An analysis of Samir Amin's four criteria in "National States: What is the Way Forward?" | The four criteria of a 'reliable' multipolar world, as posited by Samir Amin are as follows: Europe should chart an independent path from the Atlanticist one it has treaded for 400 years, China should redouble its efforts at socialist construction intentionally, the countries of the South should revive the Bandung legacy of a 'united front', and a reorganization of national and international systems of rights. | In this article, I hope to revisit these four criteria in light of new interna…

ecsorinoco (2023-12-11). Venezuela's Foreign Minister Thanks CELAC and CARICOM for Supporting Dialogue with Guyana. orinocotribune.com CELAC and CARICOM helped to bring about the high-level meeting between the presidents of Venezuela and Guyana on December 14. | Venezuela's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yván Gil, thanked the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for the efforts these organizations took to promote dialogue between Venezuela and Guyana. | The chancellor emphasized that the intervention of both multilateral bodies made possible the high-level meeting to be held by presidents Nicolás Maduro and Irfaan Ali next Thursday, December 14, in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. | In a m…

Editor (2023-12-11). UK Special Forces secretly operated in Ukraine, says Polish journalist. mronline.org Special forces operators of UK were embedded with Ukrainian troops in the early days of the conflict, Declassified UK reported on Wednesday, citing the newly published book by Polish journalist Zbigniew Parafianowicz.

John Clarke (2023-12-11). 'Pharmanomics: How Big Pharma Destroys Global Health' — book review. mronline.org Pharmanomics is an important book that shows how Big Pharma's profit seeking damages health care globally, but the solution lies outside the current system, argues John Clarke…

Leila Warah (2023-12-11). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 66: Israel attacks ambulances, medics in Gaza; people across the world join strike for Palestine. mondoweiss.net Palestinians have called for a global strike on Monday as Israel continues to kill Palestinians by the thousands, refusing a ceasefire as analysts warn a miscalculation could trigger a regional war.

Margaret Kimberley (2023-12-11). Black People won't be silenced about Israel. mronline.org It is a bad sign when the leader of the United States Senate sounds something like an actress with bizarre feelings of entitlement.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-12-11). Africans Should Expel all American Biolaboratories. orinocotribune.com By Batko Milacic — Dec 8, 2023 | In the early 21st century, new concerns about bioweapons being used to generate terror and also with a series of newly emerging or newly understood disease-causing microbes have resulted in infections and deaths of workers studying these microbes in the laboratory, generally to gain understanding and to develop treatments and vaccines. Here, five examples are summarized: 1) smallpox virus escaped from a UK laboratory where it was being maintained and stored, 2) the 2014 infections and deaths of five researchers who were isolating West African Ebola virus for deoxyribonucleic…

Staff (2023-12-11). ASI gets till Dec 18 to submit Gyanvapi mosque survey report. muslimmirror.com Varanasi : Varanasi District Judge Ajay Krishna Vishvesha has given one more week to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and asked the agency to file the report of its scientific study and survey of the Gyanvapi mosque on December 18. This is the seventh extension granted to the ASI by the District Judge's court …

Staff (2023-12-11). Netanyahu, Putin speak for first time since Israel-Hamas war. muslimmirror.com Jerusalem : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time since the raging war in Gaza broke out on October 7. During the call on Sunday, Netanyahu appreciated the Russian effort to release an Israeli-Russian citizen held by the Hamas, reaffirming that the Jewish nation …

Staff (2023-12-11). UNGA set to hold emergency meeting on Gaza tomorrow. muslimmirror.com United Nations : The UN General Assembly (UNGA) will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday to discuss the situation in Gaza, a top official confirmed. "President of the UN General Assembly, Dennis Francis, has just informed member states that he will convene the 45th plenary meeting of the tenth Emergency Special Session of the General …

Vijay Prashad (2023-12-11). ExxonMobil Wants to Start a War in Latin America. orinocotribune.com

Angela (2023-12-10). Thursday 12/14: No Money for Massacres Solidarity Phone Bank. indybay.org

Angela (2023-12-10). Sunday 12/10: Santa Rosa Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Courthouse Square | 3rd St | Santa Rosa, CA…

Angela (2023-12-10). Tuesday 12/12: Davis City Council Meeting. indybay.org Community Chambers | 23 Russell Blvd | Davis, CA…

Angela (2023-12-10). Friday 12/15: Peace Vigil — Call for Ceasefire + Diplomacy Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…

Art Persyko (2023-12-10). Read the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Monday Dec 11 @ noon outside City Hall! indybay.org Please join the SF Gray Panthers in a public reading the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights) on Monday, December 11, 2023 @ noon on the steps on the Polk Street side of SF City Hall! (In cooperation with the office of SF Board of Supervisor Dean Preston). For more information, please email us at ! -SF Gray Panthers…

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Comicomment: Tragic wave of mass shootings set grim U.S. record. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). China's third C919 aircraft delivered to China Eastern Airlines. ecns.cn Coded B-919D, the third C919 large jetliner arrives at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, December 9, 2023.The third of China's self-developed large C919 jetliners was delivered to China Eastern Airlines in Shanghai on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). China sends 500th Long March rocket into space. ecns.cn China used a Long March 2D carrier rocket on Sunday morning to place several remote-sensing satellites into space, marking the 500th launch of the Long March family.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). China, Europe hold conference on innovation, clean energy. ecns.cn The China-Europe Science and Technology Innovation Day &2023 China-Europe Clean Energy Industry Innovation Cooperation Conference was held recently in Beijing.The China-Europe Science and Technology Innovation Day &2023 China-Europe Clean Energy Industry Innovation Cooperation Conference, focusing on the fields of clean energy such as wind, solar, storage, and hydrogen, was held recently in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). China's largest onshore wind power base at full-capacity production. ecns.cn China's largest onshore wind power base starts full-capacity production in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Sunday.China's largest onshore wind power base starts full-capacity production in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Sunday, said its operator China General Nuclear Power Corporation.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Global conference on best practice of carbon neutrality held during COP28. ecns.cn A forum on low-carbon transport and new energy vehicles attracts over 70 attendants on Dec 5, 2023 at the China Pavilion at the COP28 in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Lee: DC polls the 'final piece in patriots governing Hong Kong'. ecns.cn Sunday's District Council Ordinary Election is the last jigsaw in the full implementation of the principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong", and the voting is pertinent to every resident in the city, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Sunday morning.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Renewable investment urged at COP28. ecns.cn China is indispensable for the world's green transformation, considering the remarkable achievements the country has made in the renewables sector, international experts said on the sidelines of the COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Digital sector roadmap to aid recovery. ecns.cn Tech firms urged to hike investments in basic research, strategic fields | China's efforts to boost its digital economy and platform companies, and speed up the integration of the digital and real economy will foster new growth drivers and inject strong impetus into the country's economic recovery amid downward pressure, experts and company executives said. | Highlighting that the digital economy has become a new driver in promoting industrial upgrade, they said Chinese tech enterprises should step up investments in state-of-the-art technologies, basic research and strategic forward-looking areas, as well as furt…

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). China Coast Guard controls Philippine vessels. ecns.cn China Coast Guard has lawfully taken control measures against three vessels of the Philippine bureau of fisheries and aquatic resources intruding into waters near Huangyan Island on Saturday, a brief statement said.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). China, Vietnam eye closer people-to-people bonds. ecns.cn Within the framework of the 15th Vietnam-China International Trade and Tourism Fair, an antiphonal singing exchange activity was held on Beilun River, the border river between China and Vietnam, on November 30. | Chinese and Vietnamese singers performed songs praising the close friendship between the people of the two countries.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Cradle of Civilization: Xiongjialing Dam. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). In Numbers: What has China done to address global climate challenges. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Food Safari in Yunnan | Yiliang roast duck. ecns.cn When rail lies in repose, it tells the stories of Yiliang over the past century. Nothing more than Yiliang roast duck can stimualte the natural desire to eat for its inviting appearance, and its elemental smell.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). China launches Zhuque-2 carrier rocket for three satellites. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Street interview: Residents expect China and Europe to strengthen cooperation. ecns.cn The 24th China-European Union (EU) Summit was held in the Chinese capital of Beijing on Thursday."ÄÄ"ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). World's longest highway tunnel under construction makes new progress in Xinjiang. ecns.cn The tunnel boring machine (TBM) in the middle drift in the exit section of the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel achieved an advance of 11,028 meters on Friday, marking major progress made during the construction of the exit section of the tunnel in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, which is the longest highway tunnel currently under construction in the world. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). CATL to open int'l headquarters, R%26D center in Hong Kong. ecns.cn China's battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Hong Kong Science Park on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). China launches new remote sensing satellite. ecns.cn China on Sunday launched a Long March-2D carrier rocket, placing a remote sensing satellite in space.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Food Safari in Yunnan | Yiliang Kanglang fish. ecns.cn The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway was officially opened in1910, and the whistle of the meter gauge train sounded the horn for Yunnan to move towards modern society. For a hundred years, cities along the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway have formed their own culinary culture through the fusion of cultural features. They are shining like stars on the land of Yunnan…

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Artist Cai Guoqiang creates firework display in E China's Fujian. ecns.cn Over 3,000 drones and over 15,000 fireworks shells lit up the night in Quanzhou, east China's Fujian Province on Friday. "ÄÄ…

Editor (2023-12-10). Ralph Nader on Israeli Government's War Crimes — Enabled & Defended by Biden & Congress. scheerpost.com By Ralph Nader / Nader.org The humiliation of the U.S. government, which is actively complicit in providing the weaponry, funding, and UN vetoes backing the Israeli government's attack on the civilian Palestinians/Arabs in tiny Gaza, is in plain view daily. All in the name of the unasked American people and taxpayers. Earlier this week, at …

Fernando Buen Abad (2023-12-10). Cultural and Communicational Decolonization. orinocotribune.com By Fernando Buen Abad Domínguez — Dec 7, 2023 | Without the organization of culture and communication within our community, our best decolonizing efforts occur as islands of "good intentions," even if they are educated, ingenious, and passionate. There is no correct practical application without correct organization. That is a major weakness and an urgent current task. What should such a community organized against symbolic manipulation look like? Perhaps we do not know it completely, but it is inexcusable to know how we do not want it to be, [without considering what it should be.] That is why we need a se…

Marjorie Cohn (2023-12-10). The Forcible Transfer of 85% of Palestinians in Gaza Is a Crime Against Humanity. truthout.org Since the October 7 attacks by Hamas that killed 1,200 people in Israel, the Israeli occupying forces have killed more than 17,000 Palestinians, over 6,000 of them children, and wounded more than 46,000. Close to 1.9 million people — about 85 percent of Gaza's population — have been forced to flee their homes and squeeze into roughly one-third of the Gaza Strip. The vast majority of people in Gaza… |

NEA Members On Palestine (2023-12-10). Letter To NEA President and Officers On Palestine. indybay.org NEA members are circulating a letter to the NEA president and officers on Palestine.

Report from King Plaza, Palo Alto (2023-12-10). Rally with Youth Voices for Humanity. indybay.org High School students organized to invite people to join hands and stand in support of human rights of all children, regardless of their race, religion or ethnicity.

Editor (2023-12-11). The Chris Hedges Report: The Weapons Israel Tests on Palestinians Will Be Used Against All of Us. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-12-11). Zionist Suppression in Congress. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-12-11). US Blocks Gaza Peace Proposal at UN for 3rd Time, Holding World Hostage. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-12-11). West Bank General Strike Kicks Off Global Protest Against Israel's War on Gaza. scheerpost.com

_____ (2023-12-11). An Introvert's Field Guide to Friendship: Thoreau on the Challenges and Rewards of the Art of Connection. transcend.org Friendship is the sunshine of life — the quiet radiance that makes our lives not only livable but worth living.

_____ (2023-12-11). COP28 UAE — Joint Statement on Climate, Nature and People. transcend.org 9 Dec 2023 – {From TMS Editor: Key terms and themes not addressed, conspicuously left out: Fossil Fuel, Energy, Oil, Gasoline, Petrol, Petroleum, Methane, Air Pollution, Marine Pollution, CO2, Deforestation, Pentagon/Military Footprint, US Wars, Billionaires' airplanes/yachts (did I miss anything?)}…

_____ (2023-12-11). Damning Analysis: Short-Selling Deluge Suggests Prior Knowledge of Oct 7 Hamas Incursions. transcend.org 6 Dec 2023 – The totality of evidence continues to make mincemeat of the official story that the Israeli government — home of the most vaunted national security apparatus on Earth, engaged in constant, near-total surveillance of the Gaza Strip — was caught unawares on October 7.

_____ (2023-12-11). EU Reaches Agreement on Landmark Artificial Intelligence Law. transcend.org 10 Dec 2023 – European Union lawmakers and member states reached an agreement on rules governing artificial intelligence. "Historic! The EU becomes the first continent to set clear rules for the use of AI."

_____ (2023-12-11). False Flag] Israel Knew Hamas's Attack Plan More Than a Year Ago. transcend.org

_____ (2023-12-11). For Refaat Alareer: A Tribute. transcend.org 9 Dec 2023 – They killed a poet in Gaza on Wednesday [6 Dec]. Well, as much as you can kill a poet, anyway. Plus: A Tribute, by Max Blumenthal…

_____ (2023-12-11). Genocide in Pictures: Worth a Trillion Words. transcend.org GAZA and WEST BANK, 11 Dec 2023…

_____ (2023-12-11). Genocide — The Gaze from the Abyss. transcend.org 7 Dec 2023 – In October, we discussed the corporate media invention of so-called 'disinformation experts'. Although journalists are 'working within profit-maximising, billionaire-owned, advertiser-dependent, government-subsidised media, they are nevertheless exposing "disinformation" without the slightest trace of bias'.

_____ (2023-12-11). How Israel Uses an AI Genocide Program to Obliterate Gaza. transcend.org 6 Dec 2023 – According to whistleblowers, Israel's AI system is generating targets so fast, based on inputs so broad, that everyone in Gaza is in the crosshairs.

_____ (2023-12-11). If I Must Die. transcend.org If I must die, | you must live | to tell my story | to sell my things…

_____ (2023-12-11). Inside a Southern Gaza Hospital: Screaming Orphaned Children, Amputee Toddlers and The Stench of Rotting Flesh. transcend.org 8 Dec 2023 – As Israel expands its ground assault into Khan Younis, a surgeon at the European Hospital describes desperately trying to treat a relentless stream of wounded children as critical supplies run out. | Warning: this article contains distressing detail about people's injuries.

_____ (2023-12-11). Israel's Genocide: Hate Speech or Truth-Telling? transcend.org The violence unleashed since 8 Oct is only partially directed at Hamas although for credibility reasons this is what Israeli spokespersons emphasize and receives most of the attention… We are left with the imperative of protecting free speech, especially in calling genocide genocide, and with a challenge to take all responsible action to end this scourge.

_____ (2023-12-11). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 65: U.S. Rushes Arms to Israel as Palestinians Announce Over 250,000 Homes Destroyed in Gaza. transcend.org 10 Dec 2023 – 17,400+ killed and 46,000 wounded in the Gaza Strip. | 274 Palestinians killed in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem…

_____ (2023-12-11). Peacebuilding During a Time of War? Bottom-Up Peacebuilding Between Israelis and Palestinians. transcend.org While the world focuses on the human tragedy of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, there are hundreds of organizations and thousands of individuals actively working to build peace. Peace News spoke to some of these peacebuilders to understand their experience during this war.

_____ (2023-12-11). Record Number of Fossil Fuel Lobbyists at COP28. transcend.org 5 Dec 2023 – At least 2456 fossil fuel lobbyists have been granted access to the COP28 summit in Dubai, signalling an unprecedented presence at crucial climate talks from representatives of some of the world's biggest polluters.

_____ (2023-12-11). Socialism's Self-Criticism and Real Democracy. transcend.org 5 Dec 2023 – Democracy is incompatible with class-divided economic systems. Masters rule in slavery, lords in feudalism, and employers in capitalism. Whatever forms of government coexist with class-divided economic systems, the hard reality is that one class rules the other.

_____ (2023-12-11). The Evil Israel Does Is the Evil Israel Gets. transcend.org 8 Dec 2023 – Israel's settler colonial project perpetuates the cycle of violence against the indigenous inhabitants of historic Palestine. Palestinians have been forced to speak back in the language Israel speaks. Make no mistake: Karma is a bitch; what goes around comes around.

_____ (2023-12-11). The Forgotten (Part 4): President Bashar-al-Assad, Syrian Civil War Chief Peace Disruptor. transcend.org "The Syrian War has effectively demonstrated that under violent conditions there is total stripping of Dignity, even in Death, while the perpetrators of crimes against humanity are thriving unaccountably, in a pseudo-civilised manner. Unfortunately, this trend has been repeatedly perpetuated in the 21st century, on a regular basis, disrupting Peace."

_____ (2023-12-11). The 'Greater Israel' Scheme and Its Global Power Play: A Delusional Recipe for Armageddon. transcend.org 6 Dec 2023 – In 1996, a nest of American-born imperialists created a new think tank called "The Project for a New American Century." The principled aim hinged on a new "Pearl Harbor moment" to justify regime-change wars in the Middle East, but a secondary part of the formula involved the dominance of "Greater Israel."

_____ (2023-12-11). The War on Gaza and the Crisis of Zionism. transcend.org Don't these disproportionate civilian casualties and exaggerated analogies suggest that the real motives for the continuing slaughter of Palestinians are a combination of fear and revenge, supported by a tribal sentiment that one of "us" is worth ten, a hundred, or a thousand of "them"?>

_____ (2023-12-11). TMS Holidays Fundraising—'Please, don't let us sink!'. transcend.org Dear reader and supporter, this is a rather emotional appeal. We need your cooperation to stay afloat. Contributions from readers continue dwindling. Meanwhile, the war industry thrives. Our mottoes, Peace by Peaceful Means — Solutions-Oriented Peace Journalism are from TMS co-founder Johan Galtung. Not merely mottoes but ways of living. Thank you!

_____ (2023-12-11). UN Secretary-General António Guterres' Urgent Letter to UNSC over Gaza. transcend.org 6 Dec 2023 – I am writing under Article 99 of the UN Charter to bring to the attention of the Security Council a matter that may aggravate existing threats to the maintenance of international peace and security. More than eight weeks of hostilities in Gaza and Israel have created appalling human suffering, physical destruction and collective trauma across Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

_____ (2023-12-11). What Kind of World Do We Want to Live in? Dona Nobis Pacem. transcend.org According to the UN, 2022 was the year with the greatest number and longest-lasting armed conflicts and wars in the world since the end of the WWII. This year the situation will be even worse and there are no signs that this may calm down any time soon.

_____ (2023-12-11). What Time's 2023 Person of the Year Reveals about the West. transcend.org 7 Dec 2023 – Each year, editors of Time magazine choose a person, group, idea, or object that made the most impact on the world. This year's winner is US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The choice is totally valid; it speaks volumes about the current state of the Western world.

_____ (2023-12-11). Why Journalists Must Speak Out about Gaza. transcend.org 7 Dec 2023 — Attacks on journalism and media are dangerous to us all. The Israeli military has murdered at least 75 journalists and media workers in Gaza, as of 4 Dec. IDF has also killed three journalists in Lebanon and arrested 44, as of 28 Nov.

Al-Jazeera (2023-12-11). Hunter Biden Indicted for Evading $1.4M in Tax: What We Know and What Next? globalresearch.ca

Alessandro Pagani (2023-12-11). Gaza, Beirut, Bagdad, Teherán: el sionismo brazo armado del imperialismo estadounidense. globalizacion.ca

Alex Bainbridge (2023-12-11). Major rallies on human rights day renew calls for a ceasefire by Israel. greenleft.org.au Tens of thousands of people reiterated the call for ceasefire on the ninth weekend of protests against Israel's attempted genocide of Gaza, reports Alex Bainbridge.

Amir Nour (2023-12-11). The War on Gaza: Debunking the Pro-Zionist Propaganda Machine. globalresearch.ca

Asem al-Nabih (2023-12-11). Speak up! We owe it to Refaat. electronicintifada.net Israel has murdered a man who epitomized steadfastness.

Ben Bartee (2023-12-11). History and Geopolitics: The Controversial Haavara Transfer Agreement, Analysis by the Jewish Virtual Library. globalresearch.ca

Dan La Botz (2023-12-11). Could the U.S. Become Involved in a War Between Venezuela and Guyana? fpif.org The United States has taken the first steps in becoming involved in a potential war between Venezuela and Guyana. President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela is claiming the territory of the oil-rich Essequibo region of neighboring Guyana, a claim recently backed by a referendum. Maduro then produced a new Venezuelan map that includes Essequibo as a new state. A 1996 agreement between the two countries gives the United Nations International Court of Justice the power to resolve disputes, but Maduro has rejected its involvement. All of this is seen as a prelude to military action to take over the province and its petrol…

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2023-12-11). The Conviction of Derek Chauvin Was One of the Worst Travesties of Justice in American History. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2023-12-11). What Were Romans Thinking as They Watched Rome Collapse? globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2023-12-11). Babies Died After Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine, Flu Vaccine, or Died from SIDS. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2023-12-11). Turbo Cancer: Leukemia Diagnosis to Death in Hours, Days or Weeks. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Great Wall shines after snowfall in N China. ecns.cn Snow turns the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall into a winter wonderland, winding into the distance in Luping County of Chengde City, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 11, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Voting starts for HKSAR's 7th District Council Ordinary Election. ecns.cn Voting for the 7th District Council Ordinary Election of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) began on Sunday, with candidates running for 176 seats in the District Committees constituency (DCC) and the 88 seats in the District Council geographical constituency (DCGC). "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). NE China's Heilongjiang sees booming ice and snow tourism. ecns.cn Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has a cold winter climate with abundant ice and snow resources, which has become a popular ice-snow tourism destination in recent years. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). China's Inner Mongolia witnesses 350 kg pork stewed in a 3.3-meter-diameter pot. ecns.cn On Saturday, a folklore festival in the Chinese city of Bayannur, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, drew thousands of tourists and locals as they watched a staggering 350 kg of pork being cooked in a massive 3.3-meter-diameter pot. "ÄÄ…

geo.tv (2023-12-11). American Sikhs seek prosecution of Modi as FBI director visits India. geo.tv Sikhs assembled to support US and Canadian probe into India's assassination plan against pro-Khalistan Sikhs…

geo.tv (2023-12-11). Article 370: Why it matters for Kashmiris?>. geo.tv Indian top court validates Modi govt's decision to abrogate semi-autonomous status of disputed territory…

Germán Gorraiz López (2023-12-11). Provoke a Second Nakba, Transform Gaza Into a Mass of Rubble, Outdoor Concentration Camp in Rafah, Confiscate Gaza's Offshore Maritime Gas. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2023-12-11). Apartheid Is the Root Cause of Violence in Palestine. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2023-12-11). Declassified 1947 CIA Document: The Consequences of the Partition of Palestine. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2023-12-11). Selected Articles: Video: "The design of the so called COVID-19 vaccines was intentionally to harm people." Dr. Mike Yeadon. globalresearch.ca By

infobrics (2023-12-11). China Donates 450 Generators to Address SA Power Cuts. infobrics.org The generators have arrived in South Africa but will be officially received by Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa…

infobrics (2023-12-11). 'India-Russia Can Cooperate in Building Small Floating Reactors' Says Rosatom. infobrics.org India and Russia can cooperate in building small floating reactors with the latter providing the nuclear heart (reactor) and the former taking care of the tow boat and electrical systems, said a top official of Rosatom…

infobrics (2023-12-11). Expanding BRICS for Numerical Strength or Ensuring Qualitative Geopolitical Influence. infobrics.org As stipulated by the guidelines, Russia takes over BRICS [Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa] from January 2024. With the heightening of geopolitical tensions, Russia's priority focus is on the group's possible enlargement to counter U.S. hegemony. It plans to push seriously for critical reforms in the international financial architecture and create a solidified platform for building an equitable multipolar world order…

infobrics (2023-12-11). Biden must have "frank and open conversation" with Zelensky to end the war — The Guardian. infobrics.org Ukraine aid has become a political football in the US.

infobrics (2023-12-11). Netherlands buying Russian gas despite publicly supporting coercive measures. infobrics.org The case shows very clearly how hypocrisy is a key factor for maintaining sanctions policy in Europe.

infobrics (2023-12-11). Nigeria Expresses Interest to Join BRICS Nations. infobrics.org Following the BRICS 2023 annual summit's announcement of a six-country expansion plan and Argentina's unexpected decline, Nigeria has expressed its ambition to join the economic alliance…

infobrics (2023-12-11). China, and All of Asia Gear Up for Russia's Northern Sea Route Supply Chain. infobrics.org With the Suez now considered a risk, and EU gas supplies dead, Asia is intent on taking up Russia's gas and supply chain volumes…

infobrics (2023-12-11). Russia's Severstal Says Chinese Firm to Supply Equipment for New Plant Construction. infobrics.org Russian steelmaker Severstal CHMF.MM has signed a contract with a Chinese firm for the supply of key equipment for the construction of its new iron ore pellet plant in the northern city of Cherepovets…

infobrics (2023-12-11). Pentagon wants Skynet-style weapons. infobrics.org The Pentagon has no idea what might happen with the AI even next year, but it's determined to use it in a war. "Responsibly", of course.

infobrics (2023-12-11). Russia's goal "conquering Ukraine", say Western media. Not so, say experts. infobrics.org Although at times Russia considered the possibility of engaging in further dialogue and cooperation with NATO, there have always been tensions about the Atlantic Alliance's expansion and Moscow security concerns pertaining to it, far from being a mere excuse, are in fact well-founded.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-12-11). The Cause of Anti-Colonialism and Liberation is One: Fayez Sayegh's Zionist Colonialism in Palestine. libya360.wordpress.com Louis Allday Zionism is a form of racism and racial discrimination. UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION 3379, 10 NOVEMBER 1975 The Syrian-Palestinian academic and diplomat, Fayez Sayegh (1922-1980), a delegate of Kuwait's Mission to the UN in the mid-1970s, was the principal author of the landmark resolution quoted above. Much to the chagrin of the US, whose representative described it as a…

James M. Dorsey (2023-12-11). The Gaza War Calls Into Question the Moral Rectitude of Western Democracies. globalresearch.ca

Julia Conley (2023-12-11). 'Disastrous': US Vetoes Cease-Fire Resolution at UN Security Council. globalresearch.ca

Julian Rose (2023-12-11). Are National Governments All Following a Genocide Agenda? globalresearch.ca

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-11). Gaza's "safe south" is now a graveyard. electronicintifada.net

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-11). San Jose residents pack city council meeting to demand Palestine resolution. fightbacknews.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-11). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 66: Israel attacks ambulances, medics in Gaza; people across the world join strike for Palestine. mondoweiss.net

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-11). Israeli jets bombard south Lebanon. new.thecradle.co

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-11). Essequibo Dispute: Venezuela and Guyana Agree on Presidential Meeting. orinocotribune.com

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-11). Scientists Skip COP28 To Demand Climate Action At Home. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-11). House of Representatives Paves the Path for More Attacks on Palestine Protesters. leftvoice.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-11). Israel Only Nuclear Country To Deny It. youtu.be

Larry Johnson (2023-12-11). Why The United States Military is Clueless When It Comes to Ukraine. sonar21.com The two-part Washington Post report on the failed Ukraine counter offensive was written primarily to blame Ukraine for the debacle and exonerate the United States. My analysis of those articles (

Mahmoud Abuwarda (2023-12-11). Remembering Lubna Alyaan, the aspiring violinist martyred in Gaza. mondoweiss.net I will preserve Lubna's memory in the best way I know — by writing music in her memory, in memory of her dream, in memory of her passion, in memory of the future stolen from her.

Manlio Dinucci (2023-12-11). Hamas Plan: Israel Knew It for Over a Year. globalresearch.ca

Marc Vandepitte (2023-12-11). Israel and US Plan Complete Deportation from Gaza. Famine in Looming. "A Child is Killed Every Ten Minutes" globalresearch.ca

Marc Vandepitte (2023-12-11). War on Gaza Will Last a Year at the Very Least. globalresearch.ca

Michael Ginsburg (2023-12-11). The 'Blue Shirts' of October 7. The Wall of Jericho, "The Mysterious Case of the Men with the Light Blue Shirts" globalresearch.ca

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-11). Best foods to eat when you have a stomach bug. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Viral gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection marked by watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea or vomiting, headache, muscle aches and sometimes fever. It's often called a stomach bug or the stomach flu, but it's not actually the flu or influenza, which is a respiratory illness. This infection often develops though contact with an infected person or by ingesting contaminated food or water. An upset stomach is a common symptom of a stomach bug, which can make…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to help a frozen shoulder. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pain and stiffness in your shoulder can make every activity, including sleep, difficult. Worsening shoulder pain, especially at night, could mean you have a frozen shoulder, says Dr. Christopher Camp, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/OU6-i4dKPKs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-11). Consumer Health: Do you know the signs of inflammatory bowel disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week will be observed Dec. 1—7, which makes this a good time to learn about the signs and symptoms of these disorders. Researchers estimate that more than half a million people in the U.S. have Crohn's disease, and 600,000 to 900,000 people in the U.S. have ulcerative colitis, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Inflammatory bowel disease is an umbrella term used to describe disorders that involve chronic inflammation of your…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-11). Consumer Health: Flu vaccination and cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Influenza Vaccination Week will be observed Dec. 4—8, which makes this a good time to learn more about the flu and why it's especially important that you get a flu shot if you have cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Mayo Clinic recommend a yearly flu vaccination for everyone 6 months and older, with rare exceptions. Vaccination is your best defense against flu. If you haven't gotten your flu shot yet, now's the time. For…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-11). Consumer Health: Understanding ear infection in children. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org "My ear hurts." There are many conditions that can trigger this complaint from a young child. Depending on the symptoms, causes of earache in children include a foreign object in the ear, the common cold, swimmer's ear and earwax blockage. Another common cause of ear pain in children is an ear infection, or otitis media. It's an infection of the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains the tiny vibrating bones of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Do you need more vitamin D in the winter? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vitamin D is a nutrient your body needs to keep your bones healthy and strong. It also has properties that support your immune system and neuromuscular health. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says one of the main ways your body gets vitamin D is through direct sunlight on the skin. And during winter in the Northern Hemisphere, that can sometimes be a challenge. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7D5TR8eRdCs Journalists: Broadcast-quality…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 tips from a dietitian on managing holiday indulgences. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whether it's work parties, social gatherings or family get-togethers, December joins people for holidays and social events centered around plenty of food and drinks. But overindulging during the holiday season can bring unwelcome consequences.Andrea Delgado, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, shares three tips to help manage holiday indulgences this season. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/gMCQIt_bIUs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-11). How can adults with congenital heart disease reduce risks? Study finds lifetime cardiology monitoring is key. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Heart failure is a potentially urgent health concern for young adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) that is often overlooked and undertreated, even as hospitalizations for this condition continue to rise. New research from Mayo Clinic shows that young adults in the U.S. living with congenital heart disease are at an increased risk of death or cardiovascular complications after being hospitalized for heart failure. However, study data published in the Journal of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-11). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Why dogs are good for your health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: We're thinking about getting a dog. We know they're great companions, but how are they good for your health? ANSWER: People with dogs know the benefits of pet ownership. The unconditional love, trust and loyalty shown by your canine companions, coupled with their unbridled enthusiasm on your return home each day, is hard to put into words. There's another plus of having a dog by your side: It improves your overall physical…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: How innovation is transforming heart transplants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic doctors are using innovation to improve the lives of people who suffer from congestive heart failure and other chronic heart conditions. The Organ Care System, also known as "heart in a box," is potentially helping to expand the donor pool, which is crucial, considering that more than 4,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for a new heart. That's according to the organization Donate Life America. Dr. Lisa LeMond, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-11). Mayo Clinic expert on future of HIV on World AIDS Day. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World AIDS Day, observed on Dec. 1, raises awareness about HIV/AIDS and pays tribute to those affected by the disease. Globally, about 39 million people are living with HIV infection, according to the World Health Organization. HIV is the virus that causes the condition. The virus can spread through sexual contact, sharing infected needles and, less commonly, it can pass from mother to child. Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases physician and HIV researcher, says that, while there…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-11). Innovation in lung cancer screening, treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Lung cancer is the largest cancer killer of adult men and women worldwide. One of the reasons is that by the time symptoms develop, the cancer is too advanced for a cure. The goal of lung cancer screening is to detect cancer at an earlier stage and save more lives. Smoking is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer, and it's recommended that anyone over 55 who has a significant history of smoking, even if…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-11). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Health benefits of volunteering. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My neighbor recently retired, and I've been trying to convince her to volunteer at the library with me. She's not swayed by my stories of feeling good from helping others. Can you share some other benefits of dedicating her time and energy to a cause? ANSWER: Thank you for volunteering in your community and for trying to persuade your neighbor to join you. Volunteers make an immeasurable difference in people's lives. The…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-11). Identifying new potential in cancer-killing T cells. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When Joanina Gicobi began her Ph.D. degree five years ago at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, she was interested in thinking creatively about ways to improve cancer treatment. In particular, she was curious about the body's natural ability to fight tumors: Could that process be improved? In the laboratory of Haidong Dong, M.D., Ph.D., she joined efforts to learn more about the T cells that are part of an inherent cancer-killing immune response. Joanina Gicobi,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-11). Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees approves plans to transform healthcare, improve experience for staff and patients, redesign Rochester campus. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic's Board of Trustees has approved Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester, a multiyear strategic initiative that advances Mayo Clinic's Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform healthcare for the benefit of patients everywhere. It reimagines Mayo Clinic's downtown Rochester campus and introduces new facilities with a combination of innovative care concepts and digital technologies that will give Mayo Clinic the ability to scale transformation in ways never before imagined. This…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-11). Mayo Clinic study explores heart failure, uncovers gene's role in recovery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers studying the genetics of people who had recently developed dilated cardiomyopathy, one of the most common causes of heart failure, have found a particular gene to target for developing future drug therapy treatments. The disease makes it harder for the heart's left ventricle to pump blood effectively to the rest of the body. In this first genome-wide association study, the researchers sought to understand why some patients get better after developing the condition —…

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aa.com.tr (2023-12-11). TCMB Ba≈ükanƒ± Erkan: Fiyat istikrarƒ± misyonu, reel kesimi yakƒ±ndan takip etmeyi gerektirmektedir. aa.com.tr TCMB Ba≈ükanƒ± Dr. Hafize Gaye Erkan, "Merkez bankacƒ±lƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ±n fiyat istikrarƒ± misyonu, genel denge ve sàºrdàºràºlebilirlik perspektifiyle ekonominin reel kesimini de yakƒ±ndan takip etmeyi gerektirmektedir." ifadesini kullandƒ±.

aa.com.tr (2023-12-11). Irak'ƒ±n kuzeyindeki 13 terà∂r hedefi hava harekatƒ±yla imha edildi. aa.com.tr Milli Savunma Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ± (MSB), Irak'ƒ±n kuzeyindeki Gara, Metina, Hakurk ve Kandil'e yà∂nelik hava harekatlarƒ±nda, sorumlu dàºzeyde terà∂ristlerin barƒ±ndƒ±ƒüƒ± belirlenen 13 hedefin imha edildiƒüini bildirdi.

aa.com.tr (2023-12-11). Yahudi yerle≈üimciler, ƒ∞srail askerlerinin e≈üliƒüinde Filistinlilerin zeytinliklerini talan etti. aa.com.tr ƒ∞≈ügal altƒ±ndaki Batƒ± ≈ûeria'daki Yahudi yerle≈üimciler, ƒ∞srail askerlerinin desteƒüiyle Filistinlilere ait zeytinliklerdeki mahsulleri àßalarak zeytin aƒüaàßlarƒ±nƒ± kesti.

aa.com.tr (2023-12-11). Borsa gàºnຠdàº≈üàº≈üle tamamladƒ±. aa.com.tr Borsa ƒ∞stanbul'da BIST 100 endeksi, gàºnຠyàºzde 2,34 deƒüer kaybederek 7.728,44 puandan tamamladƒ±.

aa.com.tr (2023-12-11). Filistin Esir ƒ∞≈üleri Heyeti: ƒ∞srail serbest bƒ±rakƒ±lan esiri yargƒ±layarak esir takasƒ±nƒ± ihlal ediyor. aa.com.tr FKàñ'ye baƒülƒ± Filistin Esir ƒ∞≈üleri Heyeti, ƒ∞srail makamlarƒ±nƒ±n, esir takasƒ± mutabakatƒ±nƒ± ihlal ettiƒüini, ƒ∞srail hapishanesinden yeni serbest bƒ±rakƒ±lan Filistinli Fedva Hamade'yi daha à∂nce aà߃±lmƒ±≈ü bir dava kapsamƒ±nda yargƒ±ladƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± aà߃±kladƒ±.

aa.com.tr (2023-12-11). Washington Post, ƒ∞srail'in Làºbnan'da kullandƒ±ƒüƒ± beyaz fosforlu màºhimmat kalƒ±ntƒ±larƒ±na ula≈ütƒ±. aa.com.tr Washington Post, ƒ∞srail'in Làºbnan'ƒ±n gàºneyinde dàºzenlediƒüi ve 9 ki≈üinin yaralanmasƒ±na sebep olan saldƒ±rƒ±da kullandƒ±ƒüƒ± ABD yapƒ±mƒ± beyaz fosforlu top mermilerinin kalƒ±ntƒ±larƒ±na ula≈ütƒ±.

aa.com.tr (2023-12-11). Bakan Uraloƒülu, yeni sezonda ilk seferine à߃±kan Turistik Doƒüu Ekspresi'ni uƒüurladƒ±. aa.com.tr Ula≈ütƒ±rma ve Altyapƒ± Bakanƒ± Uraloƒülu, Turistik Doƒüu Ekspresi'nin Kars-Ankara yà∂nàºnde ƒ∞liàß, Divriƒüi ve Sivas'ta 180'er dakikalƒ±k duru≈üla, 34 saat 30 dakikalƒ±k seyahatle e≈üsiz bir gezi ve manzara ≈üà∂leni sunduƒüunu sà∂yledi.

aa.com.tr (2023-12-11). AB, Rusya'ya ƒ∞HA saƒüladƒ±ƒüƒ± gerekàßesiyle ƒ∞ran'a kar≈üƒ± yeni yaptƒ±rƒ±m kararƒ± aldƒ±. aa.com.tr Avrupa Birliƒüi (AB), ƒ∞ran'a Ukrayna'daki sava≈üta kullanmasƒ± iàßin Rusya'ya insansƒ±z hava araàßlarƒ± (ƒ∞HA) saƒüladƒ±ƒüƒ± gerekàßesiyle yaptƒ±rƒ±m uygulama kararƒ± aldƒ±.

aa.com.tr (2023-12-11). Katar, Gazze'nin gàºneyindeki Refah kentinde 50 yataklƒ± sahra hastanesi kuruyor. aa.com.tr Katar'ƒ±n, Gazze ≈ûeridi'nin gàºneyindeki Refah kentinde 50 yataklƒ± bir sahra hastanesi kuracaƒüƒ± bildirildi.

aa.com.tr (2023-12-11). Bakan I≈üƒ±khan, Asgari àúcret Tespit Komisyonu'ndaki i≈üàßileri kabul etti. aa.com.tr àáalƒ±≈üma ve Sosyal Gàºvenlik Bakanƒ± Vedat I≈üƒ±khan, Asgari àúcret Tespit Komisyonu'nda TàúRK-ƒ∞≈û heyetinde yer alan 4 i≈üàßiyi makamƒ±nda kabul etti.

aa.com.tr (2023-12-11). BMGK'den bir heyet, Mƒ±sƒ±r'dan Gazze'ye gà∂nderilen yardƒ±mlarƒ± yerinde inceledi. aa.com.tr Birle≈ümi≈ü Milletler Gàºvenlik Konseyi'nden (BMGK) bir heyetin, Mƒ±sƒ±r'ƒ±n El-Ari≈ü kentinden Gazze ≈ûeridi'ne gà∂nderilen insani yardƒ±mlarƒ± yerinde incelediƒüi bildirildi.

aa.com.tr (2023-12-11). Aile ve Sosyal Hizmetler Bakanƒ± Gà∂kta≈ü: (Gazze'de) Bu katliama sessiz kalanlar tarih kar≈üƒ±sƒ±nda hesap verecektir. aa.com.tr Bakan Gà∂kta≈ü, BM ƒ∞nsan Haklarƒ± Evrensel Beyannamesi'nin kabulàºnàºn 75'inci yƒ±l dà∂nàºmຠdolayƒ±sƒ±yla dàºzenlenen etkinlikte ƒ∞srail'in Gazze'ye yà∂nelik saldƒ±rƒ±larƒ±na ili≈ükin, "Bu katliama sessiz kalanlar tarih kar≈üƒ±sƒ±nda hesap verecektir." dedi.

aa.com.tr (2023-12-11). ƒ∞srailli esir askerin arkada≈üƒ±: ƒ∞srail ordusunun sava≈üarak esirleri kurtarmasƒ± imkansƒ±z. aa.com.tr ƒ∞srailli genàß Ariel Avramoviàß, Netanyahu hàºkumetine Gazze'deki esirleri kurtarabilmek iàßin màºzakere yapmasƒ± ve Gilad ≈ûalit esir takasƒ±nda olduƒüu gibi bir anla≈ümaya varmasƒ± àßaƒürƒ±sƒ±nda bulundu.

aa.com.tr (2023-12-11). Cumhurba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ± ƒ∞leti≈üim Ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ± Dezenformasyon Bàºlteni yayƒ±mladƒ±. aa.com.tr Cumhurba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ± ƒ∞leti≈üim Ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ± Dezenformasyonla Màºcadele Merkezi, 103 sayƒ±lƒ± Dezenformasyon Bàºlteni yayƒ±mladƒ±.

aa.com.tr (2023-12-11). Asgari àúcret Tespit Komisyonu birinci toplantƒ±sƒ± nasƒ±l geàßti? aa.com.tr

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aa.com.tr (2023-12-11). 60 saniyede ekonomide bugàºn (11 Aralƒ±k 2023). aa.com.tr Bir bakƒ±≈üta ekonomide gàºnàºn geli≈ümeleri. Halkbank'ƒ±n katkƒ±larƒ±yla…

aa.com.tr (2023-12-11). Fatih Karagàºmràºk, teknik direktà∂r ≈ûota Arveladze ile prensipte anla≈ütƒ±. aa.com.tr Trendyol Sàºper Lig ekiplerinden VavaCars Fatih Karagàºmràºk, teknik direktà∂r ≈ûota Arveladze ile prensipte anla≈ütƒ±.

aa.com.tr (2023-12-11). Gazze'nin gàºneyindeki ƒ∞srail saldƒ±rƒ±larƒ±ndan korunmak isteyen Filistinlilerin son sƒ±ƒüƒ±naƒüƒ± Emel Hastanesi. aa.com.tr ƒ∞srail ordusunun son gàºnlerde aƒüƒ±r bombardƒ±mana tuttuƒüu Gazze ≈ûeridi'nin gàºneyindeki Han Yunus kentinden kaàßmak zorunda kalan yàºzlerce aile, son sƒ±ƒüƒ±nak olarak kentteki Filistin Kƒ±zƒ±layƒ±'na baƒülƒ± Emel Hastanesine sƒ±ƒüƒ±nmak zorunda kalƒ±yor.

aa.com.tr (2023-12-11). 74. Uluslararasƒ± Berlin Film Festivali'nin Jàºri Ba≈ükanƒ± Kenyalƒ± oyuncu Lupita Nyong'o oldu. aa.com.tr Almanya'da, 15 ≈ûubat-25 ≈ûubat 2024'te dàºzenlenecek 74. Uluslararasƒ± Berlin Film Festivali'nin (Berlinale) jàºri ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ±na Kenyalƒ± oyuncu Lupita Nyong'o getirildi.

aa.com.tr (2023-12-11). Milli Sƒ∞HA Bayraktar TB2, 750 bin uàßu≈ü saatini tamamladƒ±. aa.com.tr

aa.com.tr (2023-12-11). Euro-Med: ƒ∞srail ordusu, siyonist àßetelerin 1948'de i≈ülediƒüi suàßlarƒ± Gazze'de tekrarlƒ±yor. aa.com.tr Avrupa-Akdeniz ƒ∞nsan Haklarƒ± Gà∂zlemevi (Euro-Med), ƒ∞srail ordusunun, silahlƒ± siyonist àßetelerin 1948'de Filistin'de i≈ülediƒüi ve Filistinlilerin topluca yerlerinden edilmesiyle sonuàßlanan suàßlarƒ±n aynƒ±sƒ±nƒ± Gazze'de tekrarladƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± bildirdi.

Abul Rizvi (2023-12-11). Albanese promises net migration fall to pre-pandemic levels. independentaustralia.net

ActionAid (2023-12-11). World: Joint NGO statement – Global Humanitarian Overview launch – Palais des Nations, Geneva – 11 December 2023. reliefweb.int Country: World | Sources: ActionAid, CARE International, Caritas, Christian Aid, Danish Refugee Council, Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion, INTERSOS, Lutheran World Federation, Norwegian Refugee Council, Oxfam, Plan International, Save the Children, Trócaire, World Vision | CARE International
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Alan Austin (2023-12-11). GDP growth numbers show Australian workers steadily gaining. independentaustralia.net

Direct Aid (2023-12-11). World: Direct Aid supports SDGs by enhancing vocational education and training in the neediest societies in Africa. reliefweb.int Country: World | Source: Direct Aid | As Direct Aid pays special attention to regular education in the neediest societies in Africa, it also significantly supports vocational training along with applied education to meet the remarkable need of creating job opportunities in African societies. The vocational training at Direct Aid is provided for students from the regular education outputs (graduates of primary stages preparatory and secondary schools) alongside unlettered and unemployed students. This interest of vocational training is due to its quick effective outputs to human capital development compared to…

EDWIN (2023-12-11). Cabinet briefed on NSFAS preparations for 2024. sanews.gov.za Cabinet briefed on NSFAS preparations for 2024 | As part of ensuring readiness for the 2024 post-matric academic year, Cabinet has been briefed on measures that are being put in place to avoid the challenges that affected the National Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). | "As part of ensuring readiness when the 2024 academic year for post matric education begins, Cabinet was briefed on measures that are being put in place to avoid the challenges that bedevilled NSFSAS in the 2023 post-matric academic year," Cabinet said in a statement on Monday. | Last month, the scheme announced that applications for financial aid for…

EDWIN (2023-12-11). Cabinet welcomes the evacuation of South Africans from Gaza. sanews.gov.za Cabinet welcomes the evacuation of South Africans from Gaza | Cabinet has welcomed the return of 19 South African nationals who had been stuck in Gaza. | "South Africa extends its gratitude to the Government of Egypt for granting our citizens safe passage through the Rafah Crossing into its country. | "South Africa calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and the resumption of talks that will end the violence arising from the continued belligerent occupation and…

EDWIN (2023-12-11). Remembering President Mandela. sanews.gov.za Remembering President Mandela | Cabinet has joined the nation in reflecting on the life and legacy of the father of the nation and the first democratically elected President of South Africa, Tata Nelson Mandela. | The former President passed away on December 5, 2013, with this year marking a decade since his passing. | "As we look ahead to the milestone of 30 Years of Freedom in 2024, along with our seventh National and Provincial elections, we can proudly say that our democracy remains strong," Cabinet said in a statement on Monday. | Tata Madiba, as he was affectionately known, died at the age of 95 at his Houg…

Gabisile (2023-12-11). Health concerned about death rate among TB patients in SA. sanews.gov.za Health concerned about death rate among TB patients in SA | Although South Africa's Tuberculosis (TB) infection incidence is dropping, government is disturbed about the death rate among patients. | This is according to the Deputy Health Minister, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, who was delivering a keynote address on the opening day of the BRICS TB Research Network Innovation Summit in Durban. | "TB remains a pressing concern for South Africa, as it does for all BRICS countries and many nations," he said on Monday. | He told the summit attendees that about 300 000 people are estimated to get TB every year in South Afric…

Gabisile (2023-12-11). SA to celebrate Universal Health Coverage Day. sanews.gov.za SA to celebrate Universal Health Coverage Day | South Africa will on Tuesday, 12 December, join the global community in celecrating the progress made towards health for all. | According to the Department of Health, government will also observe the day by raising awareness of the necessity for resilient, equitable, and robust healthcare systems to achieve the Universal Health Coverage (UHC). | The Department of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) South Africa and other health sector stakeholders, will host a seminar to reinvigorate pledges to accelerate UHC efforts in South Africa.

GAVI Alliance (2023-12-11). Gavi and Alliance partners renew support for immunisation in Mozambique. reliefweb.int Country: Mozambique | Source: GAVI Alliance | Maputo, 11 December 2023 — A high-level mission comprising Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and World Bank is scheduled to visit the Republic of Mozambique from 10 December, aiming to renew political commitment towards recovery and strengthening of routine immunisation. | During the official visit, the delegation is set to meet and engage with key stakeholders, including senior government officials, health partners and civil society organisations. The dele…

Gerry Georgatos (2023-12-11). Cleveland Dodd's fate is Australia's national shame. independentaustralia.net

International Rescue Committee (2023-12-11). Poland: Child Protection Monitoring Report (June – September 2023). reliefweb.int Countries: Poland, Ukraine | Source: International Rescue Committee |

Janine (2023-12-11). Government activities for the week 11 December — 16 December 2023. sanews.gov.za Government activities for the week 11 December — 16 December 2023 | On Monday, 11 December, post-Cabinet media briefing from 10: 00 at the Ronnie Mamoepa press room, GCIS, Hatfield, Pretoria. | On Tuesday, 12 December, President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver an address at the inaugural Presidential Plenary on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) to be held in Pretoria. | On Tuesday, 12 December, the Department of Tourism launches the Tourism Monitors Programme in Mpumalanga. | From Tuesday, 12 December, to Thursday, 14 December, the Commission for Gender Equality conducts Gender Transformation Hearings in…

latintimes (2023-12-11). Argentina's Milei Warns Of 'Shock' Austerity As He Takes Office. latintimes.com Latin America's third-biggest economy is on its knees after decades of debt and financial mismanagement, with annual inflation at 140% and 40% of Argentines living in poverty.

latintimes (2023-12-11). Asian Markets Mixed Ahead Of US Inflation Data, Fed Decision. latintimes.com All three main indexes on Wall Street rose Friday but Asian traders struggled to extend the rally.

latintimes (2023-12-11). From Farmlands to Traditions: Climate Change Threatens Latino Culture in the U.S. latintimes.com Over half of the U.S. Latino population resides in states facing heightened climate threats, including air pollution, extreme heat, and flooding…

latintimes (2023-12-11). Guyana, Venezuela Presidents To Meet Thursday On Border Row. latintimes.com Tension has soared over Essequibo, which has historically been controlled by Guyana, since Maduro's government held a controversial referendum last weekend in which 95 percent of voters supported declaring Venezuela its rightful owner, according to official results.

latintimes (2023-12-11). Israel Bombs South Gaza After Hamas Hostage Threat. latintimes.com Israel military offensive has reduced much of Gaza to rubble and killed at least 17,997 people, mostly women and children, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.

latintimes (2023-12-11). Mexican-American Player Jaime Jaquez Jr. Emerges as One of the Brightest Stars in the NBA. latintimes.com Jaquez Jr. became the 1st player of Mexican descent to be drafter in the 1st round of the NBA Draft…

latintimes (2023-12-11). 'Not A Minute To Lose': Clock Ticks On Fossil Fuel Deal At Climate Summit. latintimes.com Simon Stiell urged countries to preserve the "highest ambition" to check warming at no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

latintimes (2023-12-11). 'Nothing More To Say': Trump Cancels Plan To Testify In NY Fraud Trial. latintimes.com The 77-year-old posted the surprise statement on Truth Social on Sunday, adding that he has "already testified to everything" in the ongoing trial against him, his eldest sons Don Jr and Eric, and other Trump Organization executives.

latintimes (2023-12-11). Philippines Summons Chinese Envoy Over Maritime Confrontations. latintimes.com Videos released by the Philippine Coast Guard showed Chinese ships blasting water cannon at Philippine boats during two separate resupply missions to fishermen at Scarborough Shoal and a tiny garrison at Second Thomas Shoal on Saturday and Sunday.

latintimes (2023-12-11). Real Estate in LatAm Vs. U.S.: How Much do Properties Cost in Their Main Cities and States?>. latintimes.com Montevideo and Mexico City, the most expensive cities in Latin America to buy a square meter, would be in the U.S.'s top 10 most expensive states…

latintimes (2023-12-11). Ten Hag Under Scrutiny As Man Utd Fight For Champions League Survival. latintimes.com Ten Hag's hopes that a turning point had been reached were short-lived as a 3-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth on Saturday saw a troubled campaign reach a new low.

latintimes (2023-12-11). TikTok Announces $1.5 Bn Deal To Restart Indonesia Online Shop. latintimes.com Indonesia in September banned sales on social media to protect small businesses that were losing out to e-commerce giants, forcing TikTok to close its online shopping business in October.

latintimes (2023-12-11). UK Covid-19 Inquiry To Grill PM Sunak Over Eat Out Scheme. latintimes.com Sunak, who was finance minister at the time, is due to give evidence to the public inquiry into the UK government's handling of the crisis.

latintimes (2023-12-11). Zelensky To Meet With Biden, Republicans As War Funding Dries Up. latintimes.com In a flurry of diplomatic activity after the White House announced Zelensky's visit, an aide for Mike Johnson said the new Republican speaker for the House of Representatives will also meet with the Ukrainian leader Tuesday.

marketing (2023-12-11). Putin, Netanyahu Discuss Gaza Over Phone #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – Nam News Network) | MOSCOW, Dec 11 (NNN-TASS) Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, discussed the humanitarian situation in Gaza, during a …

NEOB (2023-12-11). Business licensing policy up for public comment. sanews.gov.za Business licensing policy up for public comment | Cabinet has considered and approved the draft National Business Licensing Policy for public comments. | This is according to Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni who briefed the media on the outcomes of the Special Cabinet meeting held last Friday. | The Minister said the objectives of the policy are: | The provision of a fair, transparent and ethical allocation of business operating licenses in a manner that enables citizens to actively participate in an economic life. | The assertion and clarification of South Africa's sovereign right to determine the…

NEOB (2023-12-11). Freight Logistics Roadmap approved to be published. sanews.gov.za Freight Logistics Roadmap approved to be published | The Freight Logistics Roadmap — aimed at addressing the serious challenges in that industry — has been approved for publication by Cabinet. | The roadmap also sets out to reform the logistics system in the long run. | Over the past few weeks, Transnet — South Africa's government owned freight rail, ports and logistics company — has been hard at work to resolve severe truck congestion challenges at its Richard's Bay port, including ramping up the number of locomotives available on its lines servicing the port. | Speaking during a post-Cab…

NEOB (2023-12-11). Operation Vulindela making "significant progress" sanews.gov.za Operation Vulindela making "significant progress" | The Presidency and National Treasury have released the third and fourth quarter progress report of Operation Vulindlela. | The report was released during a media briefing on Monday. | Operation Vulindlela was launched in 2020 and is an initiative between Treasury and the Presidency aimed at, among other things, accelerating the implementation of structural reforms and to support South Africa's economic recovery. | The five desired outcomes of Operation Vulindlela are: | Stabilising of the electricity supply | Reduce cost and increased quality of digital communic…

NEOB (2023-12-11). SA's APRM Country Review Report to be launched. sanews.gov.za SA's APRM Country Review Report to be launched | President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to attend the 20th anniversary celebration of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) to be held in Johannesburg, on Tuesday evening. | "The APRM 20th Anniversary is being celebrated through a series of meetings and events from 10 to 14 December 2023 under the theme 'Accelerating and Deepening Governance Reform, Measures, and Intervention," the Presidency said in a statement. | The review mechanism is an institution of the African Union voluntarily acceded to by Member States. | The anniversary event includes the participation…

reliefweb.int (2023-12-11). CAR: République centrafricaine : Calendrier des réunions de Bangui (dec. 2023) [Calendar]. reliefweb.int

reliefweb.int (2023-12-11). Chad: Emergency Tracking Tool (ETT) – Dashboard #179, Data collection: 02— 23 October 2023, Publication: 07 December 2023. reliefweb.int

reliefweb.int (2023-12-11). UNHCR's Education in Emergencies Response for Cameroonian Refugees in Chad 2022-2023 [EN/FR]. reliefweb.int

reliefweb.int (2023-12-11). Italy Weekly Snapshot (04 Dec – 10 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int

reliefweb.int (2023-12-11). Malawi WASH Cluster Emergency Assessments Technical Working Group (TWiG) – October 2023 V2. reliefweb.int

reliefweb.int (2023-12-11). Malawi: WASH Sector Meeting Points/Actions, 6 December 2023. reliefweb.int

reliefweb.int (2023-12-11). WASH Cluster Malawi: WASH Sector Response District Profiles (As of 30 November 2023). reliefweb.int

reliefweb.int (2023-12-11). Moldova Refugee Accommodation Centres (RACs) Monthly Needs Monitoring, Update as of 04.12.2023 [EN/RO]. reliefweb.int

reliefweb.int (2023-12-11). Mozambique: Cabo Delgado: Palma District – Humanitarian Profile (December 2023). reliefweb.int

reliefweb.int (2023-12-11). Nigeria: Situation in Lake Chad Basin – DTM Monthly Dashboard #58 (November 2023). reliefweb.int

reliefweb.int (2023-12-11). World: Putting people first: Accountability in action snapshot, 01 December 2023. reliefweb.int

Staff (2023-12-11). Gaza: Israeli indiscriminate airstrikes kills 300 Palestinians in 24 hours. muslimnews.co.uk London, (Agencies): There is "no safe place to go in the Gaza Strip", the Palestinian Health Ministry said on Sunday, as Israeli airstrikes kill 300, injure 550 people in 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 18,000, as well as 49,500 wounded people. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization's executive board on Sunday adopted a resolution on …

tvbrics (2023-12-11). Candidate of Political Sciences Leonid Isaev: BRICS topics are high on the agenda of Russia and Iran. tvbrics.com In an exclusive interview with TV BRICS, experts shared their views on the prospects for expanding co-operation between Russia and Iran…

tvbrics (2023-12-11). Consumer confidence is on the rise in India. tvbrics.com Last month's data shows that the growth momentum has been maintained…

tvbrics (2023-12-11). India to set up 500 new charging points for electric vehicles. tvbrics.com The country's authorities are keen to create a reliable and extensive network of chargers in major cities…

tvbrics (2023-12-11). It is produced 695.41 million metric tonnes of grain in China. tvbrics.com New record grain production made a positive contribution to stabilising the world grain market and ensuring global food security…

tvbrics (2023-12-11). Italy publishes a book on international co-operation within the BRICS framework. tvbrics.com The book launch was attended by representatives of the South African and Chinese embassies in Italy…

tvbrics (2023-12-11). The Russian Institute of Theatre Arts holds a series of master classes in Senegal. tvbrics.com GITIS may become the main engine of creative education for Senegalese people…

tvbrics (2023-12-11). The Social Security Reform coming into force in 2024 introduces changes regarding the retirement age in Brazil. tvbrics.com Employees intending to retire must be aware of the rules established…

UN High Commissioner for Refugees (2023-12-11). Tchad : Rapport opérationnel, 08 décembre 2023. reliefweb.int Countries: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Sudan | Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees |

UN High Commissioner for Refugees (2023-12-11). Ukraine: Nordic walking and singing: How displaced Ukrainians build new networks and stay resilient in their new communities. reliefweb.int Country: Ukraine | Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | 73-year-old Maia Kondratenko is a vivid example of the strength that displaced Ukrainians demonstrate in their new communities across the country. Maia fled her hometown Sloviansk in Donetska oblast nine years ago when the armed conflict started in eastern Ukraine. Since then, she has lived in Poltava, which she now considers her home. | "I had to leave my own home because I was responsible for my daughter, who was pregnant at the time, so it was dangerous for her to stay. My children and grandchildren are currently abroad. Since the full-scale inv…

UOFCHA (2023-12-11). World: L'ONU lance un appel humanitaire mondial pour 2024 : 7,6 milliards de dollars requis pour soutenir 32,3 millions de personnes en situation de crise en Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre. reliefweb.int Countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, World | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | ‚Ä¢ Cameroun : 2,3 millions de personnes ciblées, 376 millions de dollars US
| ‚Ä¢ Mali : 3,9 millions de personnes ciblées, 676,5 millions de dollars US
| ‚Ä¢ Niger : 2,7 millions de personnes ciblées, 604 millions de dollars US
| ‚Ä¢ Nigéria : 4,4 millions de personnes ciblées, 860 millions de dollars US
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UOFCHA (2023-12-11). World: UN launches 2024 global humanitarian appeal: $7.6 billion required to support 32.3 million people in dire need across West and Central Africa. reliefweb.int Countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, World | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | In West and Central Africa, the number of people in need targeted under each country's 2024 Humanitarian Response Plan and the associated financial requirements are as follows: | ‚Ä¢ Burkina Faso: 3.8 million people targeted, US $935 million | ‚Ä¢ Cameroon: 2.3 million people targeted, US $376 million | ‚Ä¢ Central African Republic: 1.9 million people targeted, US $39…

Abdullah Jallow (2023-12-10). 1] Some Radical Views of Early Christian Zionists Regarding Their Opponents. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Since its inception, Christian Zionism has been at odds with Catholicism and Orthodoxy. Indeed, as I indicated in general about the rise of Christian Zionism, one of the reasons could be the injustice, oppression, and dominance of Catholicism over Jews, and even over European …

Belinda Jones (2023-12-10). Funding for religious organisations favours those in Labor-held seats. independentaustralia.net

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). CPC leadership holds meeting on 2024 economic work, anti-corruption work, Party discipline. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Friday held a meeting to analyze and study the economic work of 2024, arrange Party conduct and anti-corruption work, and review regulations on the CPC's disciplinary action.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Leadership sets tone for economic work. ecns.cn Solid steps will be taken to effectively enhance economic vitality, prevent and defuse risks and improve social expectations as part of the nation's efforts to promote reasonable economic growth in 2024, according to a key Party meeting on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Bing Dwen Dwen changes skin for the upcoming 'Year of Dragon'. ecns.cn Chinese zodiac Dragon version of Bing Dwen Dwen, a Beijing Winter Olympic Games mascot, and licensed products of the new version, including toys, badges and keychains,"ÄÄhit the market in Beijing on Thursday. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Rainbow, icicles seen on Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall. ecns.cn A majestic rainbow appeared above the renowned Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River, creating an enchanting scene with rows of icicles hanging from rocks along riverbanks as the waterfall embraced a temperature drop recently.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Amazing! Festival to celebrate ice collection in NE China. ecns.cn With the first block of ice"ÄÄcollected from the frozen Songhua River, the fourth Harbin Ice Harvest Festival"ÄÄkicked off on Thursday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Made-in-China metro train goes into operation in northern Portugal. ecns.cn The first Made-in-China metro train in the European Union (EU) was put into commercial operation in Porto, Portugal on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). China unveils world's first unmanned 20-story vertical veggie farm. ecns.cn The world's first 20-story unmanned vertical veggie farm has entered operation in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The world's tallest unmanned plants factory was developed by the Institute of Urban Agriculture (IUA) under the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). I am the luckiest person in the world: Gu Ailing. ecns.cn Freestyle skiing Olympic champion Gu Ailing debuted in China on Thursday after the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at the FIS half pipe World Cup qualification round at Genting Resort in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province. "ÄÄ…

Editor (2023-12-10). Senate Votes Down Resolution to Withdraw Troops from Syria. scheerpost.com

ewatson (2023-12-10). Sudan: ICRC deplores deliberate and deadly attack on its humanitarian convoy in Khartoum. icrc.org The incident, which occurred in the Al-Shajara neighborhood, claimed the lives of two people and injured seven more including three ICRC staff members. The injured have been rushed to hospital for medical treatment.The humanitarian convoy, consisting of three ICRC vehicles and three buses, all clearly marked with the Red Cross emblem, was due to evacuate over a hundred vulnerable civilians from Khartoum to Wad Madani when it came under attack upon entering the evacuation area.The humanitarian operation had been requested by and coordinated with the parties to the conflict, who gave their agreement and provided th…

John Longhurst (2023-12-10). The exhausting pre-Christmas period of parties and socialising. independentaustralia.net

latintimes (2023-12-10). Lights, Camera, Century! Hollywood Sign Hits 100. latintimes.com The nine-letter sign is officially a centenarian but, as with many an aging grande dame in Hollywood, looks as fresh as ever.

latintimes (2023-12-10). Orban, Bolsonaro, Zelenskiy: Unlikely Mix of Global Figures to Attend Javier Milei's Inauguration. latintimes.com Milei's alignment with the global right, as well as the "U.S. and Israel's" foreign policy, explain the list of attendees…

latintimes (2023-12-10). Top 5 Latino Christmas Dessert Recipes to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth. latintimes.com The list includes Colombian 'Natilla', Mexican 'Apple Salad' and other Christmas Dessert Recipes that will not disappoint…

latintimes (2023-12-10). Zelensky Hails 'New Dawn' in Argentina as Milei Takes Reins. latintimes.com Zelensky had warmly welcomed Milei's victory end-November, thanking him for his "clear support for Ukraine."

marketing (2023-12-10). 133 Palestinians Killed By Israel's Attacks In Gaza In 24 Hours: Source #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – IANS) Gaza, Dec 11 (IANS) At least 133 Palestinians were killed and dozens of others were injured on Sunday, as Israel's air and artillery attacks continued on the Gaza Strip, a …

marketing (2023-12-10). US Still Not Clear How The Israel-Hamas War Will End After Vetoing UNSC Resolution For Ceasefire #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – IANS) Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) The US government still has no clue as to how the Israel-Hamas war is going to play out till the end even after vetoing the UNSC resolution for a ceasefire …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-10). Best foods to eat when you have a stomach bug. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Viral gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection marked by watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea or vomiting, headache, muscle aches and sometimes fever. It's often called a stomach bug or the stomach flu, but it's not actually the flu or influenza, which is a respiratory illness. This infection often develops though contact with an infected person or by ingesting contaminated food or water. An upset stomach is a common symptom of a stomach bug, which can make…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-10). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to help a frozen shoulder. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pain and stiffness in your shoulder can make every activity, including sleep, difficult. Worsening shoulder pain, especially at night, could mean you have a frozen shoulder, says Dr. Christopher Camp, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/OU6-i4dKPKs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-10). Consumer Health: Do you know the signs of inflammatory bowel disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week will be observed Dec. 1—7, which makes this a good time to learn about the signs and symptoms of these disorders. Researchers estimate that more than half a million people in the U.S. have Crohn's disease, and 600,000 to 900,000 people in the U.S. have ulcerative colitis, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Inflammatory bowel disease is an umbrella term used to describe disorders that involve chronic inflammation of your…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-10). Consumer Health: Flu vaccination and cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Influenza Vaccination Week will be observed Dec. 4—8, which makes this a good time to learn more about the flu and why it's especially important that you get a flu shot if you have cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Mayo Clinic recommend a yearly flu vaccination for everyone 6 months and older, with rare exceptions. Vaccination is your best defense against flu. If you haven't gotten your flu shot yet, now's the time. For…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-10). Consumer Health: Understanding ear infection in children. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org "My ear hurts." There are many conditions that can trigger this complaint from a young child. Depending on the symptoms, causes of earache in children include a foreign object in the ear, the common cold, swimmer's ear and earwax blockage. Another common cause of ear pain in children is an ear infection, or otitis media. It's an infection of the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains the tiny vibrating bones of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-10). Mayo Clinic Minute: Do you need more vitamin D in the winter? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vitamin D is a nutrient your body needs to keep your bones healthy and strong. It also has properties that support your immune system and neuromuscular health. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says one of the main ways your body gets vitamin D is through direct sunlight on the skin. And during winter in the Northern Hemisphere, that can sometimes be a challenge. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7D5TR8eRdCs Journalists: Broadcast-quality…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-10). Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 tips from a dietitian on managing holiday indulgences. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whether it's work parties, social gatherings or family get-togethers, December joins people for holidays and social events centered around plenty of food and drinks. But overindulging during the holiday season can bring unwelcome consequences.Andrea Delgado, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, shares three tips to help manage holiday indulgences this season. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/gMCQIt_bIUs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-10). How can adults with congenital heart disease reduce risks? Study finds lifetime cardiology monitoring is key. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Heart failure is a potentially urgent health concern for young adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) that is often overlooked and undertreated, even as hospitalizations for this condition continue to rise. New research from Mayo Clinic shows that young adults in the U.S. living with congenital heart disease are at an increased risk of death or cardiovascular complications after being hospitalized for heart failure. However, study data published in the Journal of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-10). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Why dogs are good for your health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: We're thinking about getting a dog. We know they're great companions, but how are they good for your health? ANSWER: People with dogs know the benefits of pet ownership. The unconditional love, trust and loyalty shown by your canine companions, coupled with their unbridled enthusiasm on your return home each day, is hard to put into words. There's another plus of having a dog by your side: It improves your overall physical…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-10). Mayo Clinic Minute: How innovation is transforming heart transplants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic doctors are using innovation to improve the lives of people who suffer from congestive heart failure and other chronic heart conditions. The Organ Care System, also known as "heart in a box," is potentially helping to expand the donor pool, which is crucial, considering that more than 4,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for a new heart. That's according to the organization Donate Life America. Dr. Lisa LeMond, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-10). Mayo Clinic expert on future of HIV on World AIDS Day. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World AIDS Day, observed on Dec. 1, raises awareness about HIV/AIDS and pays tribute to those affected by the disease. Globally, about 39 million people are living with HIV infection, according to the World Health Organization. HIV is the virus that causes the condition. The virus can spread through sexual contact, sharing infected needles and, less commonly, it can pass from mother to child. Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases physician and HIV researcher, says that, while there…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-10). Innovation in lung cancer screening, treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Lung cancer is the largest cancer killer of adult men and women worldwide. One of the reasons is that by the time symptoms develop, the cancer is too advanced for a cure. The goal of lung cancer screening is to detect cancer at an earlier stage and save more lives. Smoking is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer, and it's recommended that anyone over 55 who has a significant history of smoking, even if…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-10). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Health benefits of volunteering. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My neighbor recently retired, and I've been trying to convince her to volunteer at the library with me. She's not swayed by my stories of feeling good from helping others. Can you share some other benefits of dedicating her time and energy to a cause? ANSWER: Thank you for volunteering in your community and for trying to persuade your neighbor to join you. Volunteers make an immeasurable difference in people's lives. The…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-10). Identifying new potential in cancer-killing T cells. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When Joanina Gicobi began her Ph.D. degree five years ago at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, she was interested in thinking creatively about ways to improve cancer treatment. In particular, she was curious about the body's natural ability to fight tumors: Could that process be improved? In the laboratory of Haidong Dong, M.D., Ph.D., she joined efforts to learn more about the T cells that are part of an inherent cancer-killing immune response. Joanina Gicobi,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-10). Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees approves plans to transform healthcare, improve experience for staff and patients, redesign Rochester campus. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic's Board of Trustees has approved Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester, a multiyear strategic initiative that advances Mayo Clinic's Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform healthcare for the benefit of patients everywhere. It reimagines Mayo Clinic's downtown Rochester campus and introduces new facilities with a combination of innovative care concepts and digital technologies that will give Mayo Clinic the ability to scale transformation in ways never before imagined. This…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-10). Mayo Clinic study explores heart failure, uncovers gene's role in recovery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers studying the genetics of people who had recently developed dilated cardiomyopathy, one of the most common causes of heart failure, have found a particular gene to target for developing future drug therapy treatments. The disease makes it harder for the heart's left ventricle to pump blood effectively to the rest of the body. In this first genome-wide association study, the researchers sought to understand why some patients get better after developing the condition —…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-10). Health and zombie cells in aging. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With age, cells can experience senescence, a state where they stop growing but continue releasing inflammatory and tissue-degrading molecules. When a person is young, the immune system responds and eliminates senescent cells, often referred to as zombie cells. However, zombie cells linger and contribute to various age-related health problems and diseases. Mayo Clinic researchers, in two studies, shed light on the biology of aging cells. In a study published in Aging Cell, Mayo Clinic researchers analyzed zombie…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-10). Mayo Clinic Health System in Northwest Wisconsin achieves Magnet designation for nursing excellence. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Mayo Clinic Health System in Northwest Wisconsin has achieved Magnet designation, the highest national honor for nursing excellence, from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Mayo Clinic Health System received the recognition on Nov. 29 as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care. The American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition Program distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. Mayo Clinic Health System in Northwest…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-10). Healthy for the Holidays: Mayo gives tips on preventing falls on ice during busy season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Tis the season of a million errands and shopping trips, and it just so happens to coincide with that time of year when ice and snow begin to impact travel, both in our cars and on foot. In the north country, a good pair of boots isn't always enough to protect your feet and ankles from injury if you're not careful. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that about 1…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-10). The rainbow of urine colors: What's typical, what's not. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Regular urine color varies but usually ranges from clear to pale yellow. The exact hue depends on how much water you drink. Fluids dilute the yellow pigments in urine. So the more you drink, the clearer your urine looks. When you drink less, the yellow color becomes stronger. Some foods and medications can change the color of urine. For example, foods like beets, blackberries and fava beans can turn urine pink or red. Some medications…

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Staff (2023-12-10). US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding immediate Gaza cease-fire. muslimmirror.com WASHINGTON : The US vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution on Friday that demanded an immediate cease-fire to halt the ongoing bloodshed in the Gaza Strip as the death toll continues to mount. The text, which was co-sponsored by nearly 100 UN member states, received the support of 13 Security Council members. The United …

The Independent (2023-12-10). Activists Receive Threats Over Akii Bua Stadium Construction. independent.co.ug Gulu, Uganda |THE INDEPENDENT | Activists in Lango are reportedly receiving threats following their petition over construction of Akii-Bua stadium in Lira City. Last month, the activists petitioned Confederation of African Football (CAF) over the removal of Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City from hosting the African Cup of Nations, AFCON 2027. Subsequently, the group …

The Independent (2023-12-10). Experts Concerned About Unutilised UGX 200b SME Recovery Funds. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Small and medium-scale enterprises are still experiencing an increase in the cost of production and inputs, even as COVID-19 is long gone. This is according to the results of a survey done by the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) meant to among others assess business resilience to the effects of …

The Independent (2023-12-10). Museveni Criticizes Religious Fundraising For Fueling Corruption. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned religious leaders against conducting fundraising events, saying they partly contribute to the promotion of corruption in the country."I would like you, the Church, and the Mosque people to help us, it is not the main source, but it is also a contributory problem. …

The Independent (2023-12-10). NCDC Starts Review of Early Childhood Development Learning Framework. independent.co.ug Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT| The National Curriculum Development Centre-NCDC has started reviewing the early childhood development (ECD) learning framework. The review started on Thursday with a consultative meeting at Collin Hotel Mukono. NCDC had spent eighteen years without revisiting the framework. The current ECD framework for children between the ages of three to six years …

The Independent (2023-12-10). US government announces more sanctions for Ugandan officials. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday announced sanctions against current and former Ugandan officials who committed human rights abuses against opposition leaders and other groups including homosexuals. "After Uganda's flawed 2021 presidential elections, I announced a visa restriction policy targeting those believed to be responsible for, or …

The Salafi Centre of Manchester (2023-12-10). 2] In search of solace whilst supplicating for our oppressed brothers and sisters in Palestine. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Al-Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan [may Allah preserve him] stated: A person is neither to lose hope nor despair. He should not make the people lose hope of a return to goodness. He should not make the people lose hope regarding [the fact] that truth …

tvbrics (2023-12-10). BRICS News Digest for the previous week. tvbrics.com We tell you what happened in the five countries during the week…

tvbrics (2023-12-10). Indian engineering products are exported by top 25 global players. tvbrics.com According to engineering export promotion organisation EEPC India, India's exports of engineering products to 18 of the top 25 countries in the world, maintained positive growth in October 2023…

tvbrics (2023-12-10). Javier Milei Takes Office as President of Argentina. tvbrics.com The inauguration took place on 10 December…

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