(2024-12-11). Niger: Prominent civil society activist arbitrarily arrested. fidh.org Niger's military authorities should immediately drop all charges and release a prominent civil society activist and critic of the government, as he is detained solely for the peaceful exercise of his human rights, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint programme of the International Federation for Human Rights, FIDH, and the World Organisation Against Torture, OMCT) said today.
Dakar, Geneve, Nairobi, Paris, (…) | – |
(2024-12-11). Palestine Action Shut Down Israel-Supplying Arms Company. popularresistance.org Palestine Action have shut down the factory of Leonardo, a company directly complicit in Israel's genocide in Gaza. But also, by default the Scottish government also has a hand in this — as it funded the corporation to the tune of millions. Palestine Action returned to the Edinburgh premises of weapons firm Leonardo on Tuesday 10 December — using vans to blockade the weapons factory and halt its contributions to Israel's genocide in Gaza. Scottish activists were secured to each other on top of the vehicles, closing both entry gates to the plant and preventing the manufacture of parts for Israel's F-35…
(2024-12-11). Thailand: Fifth conviction of pro-democracy activist Anon Nampa under "lèse-majesté" charges. fidh.org
(2024-12-11). Syrian optimism prevails, but liberal circles worry the religious leadership will refuse to leave. haaretz.com A Syrian human rights activist told Haaretz that rebel leader al-Golani's interim government might establish an absolute control for years to come. A source identified with the insurgents explained it is impossible to expect "they will do the job and skedaddle at such an early stage"
(2024-12-11). Activist Ayat Mneina on the past, present and future of Libya. newarab.com 
Ayat Mneina has always campaigned for human rights. | Her first protest was against the "It's really hard not to be aware and alert about what happens around the world, especially to people who look like us and move around in the world looking li…
(2024-12-11). Morocco sentences BDS activist to one year in jail. newarab.com 
A court in Morocco has On Tuesday, the…
(2024-12-11). Niger: Prominent civil society activist arbitrarily arrested. fidh.org
(2024-12-11). Moroto activists demand urgent action on environmental protection. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Environmentalists in Moroto District are calling for collective responsibility to preserve the environment from degradation. The rapid depletion of trees and the growing land degradation have raised significant concerns among environmentalists, who are now calling for immediate action to address the issue. Industrialization, urbanization, and human activities, especially in mining areas, …
(2024-12-11). Why I Resigned As Chairman Of Amnesty Israel. popularresistance.org After Amnesty International released a report last Thursday calling the war in Gaza a genocide, Amnesty's Israeli branch quickly issued a statement saying most of its members don't believe genocide has occurred. Some in Amnesty Israel alleged the report was biased, arguing for a forgone conclusion. Others went further, claiming that the international movement abandoned its commitment to equality in the first place. | But even before the report came out — one week before, to be exact — I resigned my position as chair of the board of Amnesty Israel. I didn't step down because of the imminent controversy…
(2024-12-11). The Geopolitics of Elite Insanity: Teetering on the Brink of Armageddon, The Danger of Nuclear War. globalresearch.ca As the world simultaneously teeters on the brink of nuclear war in Central Asia, shatters any remaining sense of 'international justice' by taking no effective action to halt the televised genocide in Palestine (let alone the risk of a dramatically …
(2024-12-11). Israel's Genocide Day 430: Progress Reported In Ceasefire Talks. popularresistance.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel's dissolution of its commitment to the 1974 forces disengagement agreement with Syria, which ended the 1973 war between the two countries. Netanyahu made his announcement in a televised statement from the occupied Syrian Golan Heights on Sunday. | Netanyahu's declarations came shortly after Israeli forces breached the de-militarized buffer zone between the Israeli-occupied and the Syrian-held territory in the Golan. Israeli forces invaded and took over several positions inside Syrian sovereign territory, including the summit of Mount Al-Sheikh, with no re…
(2024-12-11). Starmer thanks RAF base secretly participating in Gaza genocide for keeping 'our allies safe'. thecanary.co 
On 10 December, Sky News shared a video of prime minister Keir Starmer at "an RAF base in Cyprus". What it failed to mention, however, is that this wasn't just any old airbase. In reality, it's RAF Akrotiri, that Tory-Labour governments have used to turn Britain into an active participant in Israel's genocide in occupied Gaza. […] | By
allafrica.com (2024-12-11). South Africa: Protest Opposite Holocaust and Genocide Centre in Cape Town
"We hold Israel, with its US backing, accountable for its ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. Israel's continued forced expulsions in the West Bank and Gaza, along with its occupation and violence, represent a clear violation of international human rights, including the prohibition of genocide."
palestinechronicle.com (2024-12-11). Gaza Tops List as Deadliest Place for Journalists in 2024 – IFJ Report
This year has been "particularly deadly" for journalists, with 104 killed worldwide, over half of them in Gaza, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) said Tuesday. According to figures compiled by the press group, at least 55 Palestinian media workers were killed in 2024 during Israel's offensive in Gaza.
english.palinfo.com (2024-12-11). The world owes Palestine this much – please stop censoring Palestinian voicesSocial media censorship is a global phenomenon, but the war on pro-Palestinian views on social media represents a different kind of censorship, with consequences that can only be described as dire.
english.almanar.com.lb (2024-12-11). Israeli Massacres in Gaza Continue as Ceasefire and Prisoner Swap Talks Spark Cautious Optimism – Al-Manar TV Lebanon
The ongoing genocide in Gaza marks its 431st day, with a new massacre in the north leaving at least 20 Palestinians dead and several others injured in an Israeli airstrike on Beit Hanoun. More casualties were reported in Al-Nuseirat, Rafah, and Zeitoun.
wsws.org (2024-12-11). MIT student expelled for opposing Gaza genocide Prahlad Iyengar, a second-year PhD student student at MIT, has been effectively expelled from the Cambridge, Massachusetts based university for the offense of opposing the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-12-11). Brief Profile of Syria's Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS). orinocotribune.com Earlier this week, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrived in Moscow after having lost control of a large part of the country and being forced to leave Damascus. | The terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS), leading a coalition of anti-government armed factions, launched an offensive that resulted in the rapid capture of the capital and other important cities. | This brought a surprisingly sudden end to the al-Assad government, which had resisted a decade-long US-backed regime-change operation mounted by Turkish, Kurdish, and Takfiri terrorists and, in the years since this conflict was frozen in 2019,…
(2024-12-11). The ties between Israel and Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). unitedworldint.com By Yiƒüit Saner Speaking to Israel's public broadcaster KAN, Middle East expert Mordechai Kedar relayed messages of "goodwill" from HTS to Israel. Kedar, a former officer in Israeli Military Intelligence, emphasized that the HTS militants view Israel "not as a problem, but as a solution". He also stated, "I conveyed a detailed list of equipment …
(2024-12-11). The ties between Israel and Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). uwidata.com By Yiƒüit Saner Speaking to Israel's public broadcaster KAN, Middle East expert Mordechai Kedar relayed messages of "goodwill" from HTS to Israel. Kedar, a former officer in Israeli Military Intelligence, emphasized that the HTS militants view Israel "not as a problem, but as a solution". He also stated, "I conveyed a detailed list of equipment …
(2024-12-11). Damascus Now Ruled by 'Al Qaeda in Suits' as Assad Emerges in Moscow. globalresearch.ca Since the overnight hours Damascus has been under the control of the Islamist militants led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and backed by Turkey. The country's President Bashar al-Assad has been overthrown, and his whereabouts are unknown, after the …
(2024-12-11). Fall of the El-Assad Regime: A new hope for the Syrian People. fidh.org The fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime ushers in a new era of hope for the Syrian people, who must now have the freedom to shape their future independently.
Paris, 9 December 2024. The fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, resulting from a swift offensive by a coalition of armed groups spearheaded by the Islamist faction Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, marks the beginning of a new era of hope for the Syrian people. After 54 years of unyielding rule by the al-Assad family and nearly 14 years since the (…) | – | /…
(2024-12-11). Vatan Party Chairman Doƒüu Perinàßek: The US and Israel's plan in Syria are to establish a federation and grant regional autonomies. unitedworldint.com Press declaration after the fall of the Assad Government. On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Doƒüu Perinàßek, Vatan Party Chairman, held a press conference to explain the policies of the Vatan Party in a situation where Tahrir al-Sham has formed a government in Damascus, PKK/PYD is attempting to establish a puppet state with the support of …
(2024-12-11). Vatan Party Chairman Doƒüu Perinàßek: The US and Israel's plan in Syria are to establish a federation and grant regional autonomies. uwidata.com On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Doƒüu Perinàßek, Vatan Party Chairman, held a press conference to explain the policies of the Vatan Party in a situation where Tahrir al-Sham has formed a government in Damascus, PKK/PYD is attempting to establish a puppet state with the support of the United States, and Israel has entered Syrian territory. …
(2024-12-11). The Fall Of Assad And What It Means For The Middle East. popularresistance.org The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, ending a 55-year dynasty begun by his father, dramatically shifts the pieces on the chessboard of the Middle East. The rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led by Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, is armed and backed by Turkey and was once allied with Al Qaeda. It is sanctioned as a terrorist group. Turkey's primary goal is to prevent an independent Kurdish state in northern Syria where Kurds have formed an autonomous enclave. But it may not only be Turkey that is behind the overthrow of Assad. It may also be Israel.
(2024-12-11). US trade office starts probe into Nicaragua human rights and labour abuses. aljazeera.com Trade representative Katherine Tai denounced the government of Daniel Ortega for 'repressive acts' against critics.
(2024-12-11). Afghanistan: Women Artists Help Drive Resistance to Taliban. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Infinite Power No 5 by Rada Akbar (L) and Monster by Fatima Wojohat | © Rada Akbar and Fatima Wojohat | Afghan women artists are playing a vital role in the women's movement resisting Taliban abuses, and their contributions—and art—should be recognized, Human Rights Watch said today in a new web feature.The feature, published at the end of the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, is titled "A human being is more delicate than a flower and tougher than a rock," after the Afghan proverb. The feature honors two Afghan women artists in exile who protest…
(2024-12-11). Envi Group Launches "Iwas Paputok" Campaign on Human Rights Day, Advocates for Children's Right to a Safe Environment. pressenza.com With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, the environmental justice group BAN Toxics launched its annual campaign aimed at preventing fireworks-related injuries (FWRI) and promoting eco-friendly celebrations through an awareness activity at Barangay Payatas in Quezon City. Around 2,000 participants—including students, teachers, and parents from Payatas B Elementary School, barangay residents and local officials, and representatives from the Philippine National Police and Bureau of Fire Protection—rallied together to call for "Iwas Paputok, Iwas Disgrasya, Iwas Polusyon (Avoid Firecrackers, A…
(2024-12-11). CAIR Calls on AMA to Condemn Latest Israeli Massacre of Medical Personnel at Gaza Hospital. indybay.org The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the American Medical Association (AMA) to condemn the latest Israeli massacre of medical personnel in Gaza.
(2024-12-11). Venezuela Re-establishes Cooperation with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. orinocotribune.com The government of Venezuela reported on Tuesday that it had re-established cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights under terms agreeable to the nation's diplomatic corps. | "The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reiterates that its commitment to human rights is inalienable, as mandated by our Constitution and, in this sense, reports that cooperation has been reestablished with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights under the terms of independence, sovereignty and non-intervention in internal affairs, principles established in the Charter of the United Nati…
(2024-12-11). The Arctic Refuge at a crossroads: Native voices, environmental risks, and political agendas amid drilling push. nationofchange.org The Arctic Refuge faces a critical moment as drilling plans threaten Indigenous rights, wildlife, and the climate, with Biden's limited protections set to collide with Trump's expansive energy agenda.
(2024-12-11). Haiti's 'vodou' murders: Why did a gang kill nearly 200 people? aljazeera.com Rights groups say the killings specifically targeted elderly people and Vodou practitioners.
(2024-12-11). Chorus Calling it Genocide Grows. indybay.org More than a year into Israel's assault on Gaza, Amnesty International joined those who have been calling it the crime of genocide against the Palestinian population.
(2024-12-11). Blinken Urges Syrian Opposition To Uphold Rights and Prevent Tyranny's Return. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-11). Gaza: 60% of the 104 journalists killed so far this year. indybay.org The war in Gaza and Lebanon once again highlights the massacre suffered by Palestinian (55), Lebanese (6) and Syrian (1) media professionals, representing 60% of all journalists killed in 2024. | For the second year running, it is the Middle East and Arab World region that holds the macabre record for the number of journalists killed: 66 deaths in 2024.
(2024-12-11). Egypt: Joint call to lift punitive measures against EIPR staff. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT), joins 32 human rights organisations calling on the Egyptian government to lift arbitrary travel bans and asset freezes imposed on three directors of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR), and to end the targeting of human rights defenders for their legitimate work.
5 December 2024. The Egyptian government must immediately lift the arbitrary travel bans and asset freezes imposed upon three directors of (…) | – | /…
(2024-12-11). Saturday 12/14: Bribes for Genocide – Rally Against Israel Lobby & Politicians They Buy. indybay.org San Francisco Ferry Building Plaza – 1 Embarcadero at Market…
(2024-12-11). My Internal Exile. "The USA is Run by Ruthless Killers", "When the Lie Becomes the Truth", Al Qaeda has Come to the Rescue of The Syrian People. Edward Curtin. globalresearch.ca "Let me have war, say I; it exceeds peace as far as day does night: it's spritely waking, audible, and full of vent. Peace is a very apoplexy, lethargy; mull'd, deaf, sleepy, insensible; a getter of more bastard children than …
(2024-12-11). "Israel is expanding occupied territories at the expense of Syrian lands." Interview with Andrey Ontikov. globalresearch.ca On December 9, Egypt accused Israel of illegally seizing a buffer zone in Syria. The area extends from the Golan Heights almost to the outskirts of Damascus. Israel troops and weaponry are now within hiking distance of the capital of …
(2024-12-11). China urges Canada to revoke unlawful unilateral sanctions against Chinese officials. ecns.cn Canada has smeared and slandered China under the pretext of so-called human rights by imposing illegal sanctions on certain Chinese individuals. China firmly opposes and strongly condemns this action, which seriously violates international law and fundamental norms of international relations.
(2024-12-11). More direct flights to link China's Hainan with Mongolia. ecns.cn The number of Sanya-Ulan Bator international flights will increase staring from Dec. 11, according to Sanya Phoenix International Airport.
(2024-12-11). US welcomes ex-Israeli minister Gallant despite ICC arrest warrant. presstv.ir The US welcomes Yoav Gallant on its soil, despite the former Israeli minister facing an arrest warrant for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
(2024-12-11). France begins pulling out military forces from Chad: Army. presstv.ir The French army says it has started pulling out its military troops from Chad.
(2024-12-11). Syrian militants 'completely' seize Deir al-Zawr amid Israeli strikes. presstv.ir Foreign-backed militants in Syria claim to have "completely" taken control of the eastern city of Deir al-Zawr.
(2024-12-11). Russia condemns Israel's 'destabilizing' strikes in Syria. presstv.ir Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has condemned in the strongest terms Israel's strikes on Syria and the creation of a "buffer zone" along the occupied Golan Heights.
(2024-12-11). FIFA to confirm Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts. newarab.com 
The awarding of hosting rights for both tournaments will go to a vote during a FIFA Congress to be held virtually, but there is no doubt about the outcomes with neither bid having a rival. | As for 2034, FIFA…
(2024-12-11). Netanyahu aide on trial in new case troubling Israeli PM. newarab.com 
As the corruption trial of Eli Feldstein, a former adviser to Netanyahu, is accused in the case of leaking a classified document related to captive negotiations in Gaza to shift critical media coverage of the Israeli leader. | The case, critics say, highlights d…
(2024-12-11). When Rights Become Privileges: Is the Constitution Becoming Optional? counterpunch.org 
"Rights aren't rights if someone can take them away. They're privileges. That's all we've ever had in this country is a 'Bill of Temporary Privileges.' And if you read the news, even badly, you know that the list gets shorter and shorter."—George Carlin Disguising its power grabs in the self-righteous fervor of national security, the Deep
(2024-12-11). Leader: US, Israel behind Plot in Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said the US and the Zionist regime are the main elements behind the recent plot against Syria.
(2024-12-11). Report of Robbery at Iran's Damascus Embassy Denied. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Embassy in Syria denied rumors that millions of dollars in properties have been stolen from the diplomatic mission after it was raided by armed militants.
(2024-12-11). The Fall of Assad: Syria's Struggle Against Destabilization and Foreign Interests. globalresearch.ca The situation in Syria has reached a critical and tragic juncture, marked by the fall of the Assad government and a dramatic shift in the country's governance. Recent developments indicate that militant groups, backed by external players—particularly the United States …
(2024-12-11). Eyewitness Syria, the Last 12 Days. globalresearch.ca My friend lives in Damascus. I will call him Qusay to protect his identity. Qusay was born and grew up in Aleppo and still has family there. He is a high-level translator and university professor. From his family he learned …
(2024-12-11). Israel Says It Launched 480 Strikes in Syria Since Fall of Assad. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-11). Chilling Warnings for Syria: When Foreign Interventions Go Bad. counterpunch.org 
The reports through Western presses read rather familiarly. Joyful residents taking selfies on abandoned, sullen tanks. Armed men ebullient and shooting into the sky with adventurist stupidity. The removal of statues and vulgar reminders of a regime. Prisoners freed; torture prisons emptied. The tyrant, deposed. This is the scene in Syria, a war with more external backers and sponsors than
(2024-12-11). Israel Unleashes Hell Across Syria With Over 250 Airstrikes. popularresistance.org Israeli jets have launched well over 250 airstrikes across dozens of locations in the north, east, west, and south of Syria as of 10 December, targeting all of the country's air defense systems, military bases, and overground military assets. | Heavy airstrikes have destroyed weapons and ammo depots, factories, research facilities, and all military airfields and naval bases since extremist armed groups entered the capital, Damascus, and seized power on Sunday morning. | Israeli media described the blitzkrieg as the "most intense" bombing of Syria since the October 1973 War. Channel 12 reported that "the air force…
(2024-12-11). From South Africa to Syria, Rising Perils for Palestine Solidarity. counterpunch.org 
The sudden regime overthrow in Syria and the long-delayed opportunity to confront the legacy of Bashar al-Assad's tyranny are either being celebrated or condemned, as explored below, but they come at a time that poses profound problems for solidarity with Palestine.
(2024-12-11). New Syrian Government Names Temporary Leader as US Navigates Rebel Leadership. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-11). Syria — Winners and losers or both. mronline.org 
Syria has fallen.
(2024-12-11). 'Israeli' Tanks Reach Damascus Countryside Amid Terrorist Takeover of Syria. orinocotribune.com "Israel" has continued to expand its occupation in Syria without facing any resistance. Israeli tanks are now reportedly around 20 kilometers from the capital, Damascus, while the Zionist entity is simultaneously waging a massive bombing campaign across the country. | Israeli tanks reached the city of Qatana in the southern Damascus countryside, about 20 km away from the Syrian capital, on Tuesday, December 10. | The Israeli occupation took over the entirety of the Golan, including the Syrian side of Mount Hermon. It led a further eastward advance, taking over the UN-monitored buffer zone in the same area. The pr…
(2024-12-11). Iran says 'critical' for Syria militants to keep distance from Israel. presstv.ir A spokeswoman for the Iranian government says the disassociation of militants who toppled the government of President Assad, from Israel is highly important to the Islamic Republic.
(2024-12-11). Top official: US forces to remain in Syria after Assad's fall. presstv.ir A senior White House official says American military forces will be staying in Syria after Assad's fall.
(2024-12-11). Iran's Leader: What happened in Syria plotted by US, Israel. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says what happened in Syria was a "joint American and Zionist plot", even though a neighboring country also played a role.
(2024-12-11). Analysis: Leader's speech on Syria crisis ignites hope that Israeli-US plots will fail. presstv.ir In his speech on the Syria crisis, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the plot was orchestrated in the command rooms of the US and the Israeli regime.
(2024-12-11). What's Erdogan's next move in Syria? strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-11). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2024-12-11). IDF, Shin Bet say Hamas commander who took part in Oct. 7 attack killed in Gaza. haaretz.com ISRAEL: White House's Sullivan to visit Israel on Thursday to discuss Syria, Gaza hostage deal ‚ñ GAZA: IDF strikes on Gaza kill at least 33, Palestinian medics say ‚ñ SYRIA: FM Sa'ar says IDF struck 'strategic weapons' in Syria to keep them out of hands of extremist factions…
(2024-12-11). Four rockets fired from central Gaza, Israeli army intercepts two. haaretz.com ISRAEL: White House's Sullivan to visit Israel on Thursday to discuss Syria, Gaza hostage deal ‚ñ GAZA: IDF strikes on Gaza kill at least 31, Palestinian medics say ‚ñ SYRIA: FM Sa'ar says IDF struck 'strategic weapons' in Syria to keep them out of hands of extremist factions…
(2024-12-11). Israeli strikes in Syria deepen instability in already fractured country. ummid.com Israeli airstrikes targeted over 100 sites across Syria, including missile systems, weapons depots, and military research facilities.
(2024-12-11). Meet Mohammed al-Bashir – The Interim Prime Minister of Syria. ummid.com Mohammad al-Bashir has been appointed as Interim Prime Minister of Syria as the opposition groups rushes to form a new government after the collapse of Bashar al Assad brutal regime.
(2024-12-11). As the UK's right-wing immigration minister blocks Syrian asylum applications, a charity speaks out. thecanary.co Syria is entering a new and uncertain chapter after the overthrow of the government, but the challenges facing millions of ordinary Syrians are far from over. Recent weeks have seen more than 350,000 people flee their homes since 27 November due to escalating instability. Charity Action Against Hunger is currently on the ground and actively […] | By
(2024-12-11). Sudan Faces Severe Crisis, Leads IRC's Crisis Watchlist. plusnews.ug For the second consecutive year, Sudan topped the 2025 watchlist of global humanitarian crises, according to the International Rescue Committee (IRC) report released on Wednesday. The list also highlighted Gaza and the West Bank, Myanmar, Syria, and South Sudan as countries facing severe humanitarian challenges. Originally created by the New York-based IRC more than 15 …
(2024-12-11). Nearly 300 Israeli Airstrikes on Syria — Israeli Tanks Close in on Damascus. indybay.org Israeli media outlets reported that in less than two days, nearly 300 raids targeted Syria, with claims that the Israeli Air Force is approaching the complete destruction of the Syrian Air Force.
(2024-12-11). Video: A Brief History of the War on Syria. James Corbett. globalresearch.ca The foreign-backed terrorist insurgency in Syria has finally accomplished the globalists' objective: regime change in Syria. | But how did we get here? | Who was behind this decades-long plan for reshaping the Middle East? | And what does it mean for the …
(2024-12-11). Russian and Uzbek presidents discuss situation in Ukraine and Syria. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, in which they discussed the situation in Syria and Ukraine, the Kremlin press service reported today.
(2024-12-11). Russia to ensure its citizens' safety in Syria. plenglish.com The most important thing, our absolute priority, is undoubtedly the safety of our citizens; everything is being done to ensure their integrity without making any distinction between our nationals, the spokeswoman told Sputnik radio station on Tuesday. | They are our citizens who are working there as specialists, of our soldiers, diplomats, relatives of Syrians, journalists, and people who cooperate with Russian media, including those with Russian passports who live in Syria, Zakharova stressed. | On November 27, opposition armed forces in northern Syria launched a major surprise offensive against the regular Arm…
(2024-12-11). From Damascus to Chaos: Assad's Fall and al-Qaeda's Comeback. mintpressnews.com Join Kevork Almassian and Seyed Mohammad Marandi as they discuss the stunning fall of Assad's government, the rise of a former al-Qaeda leader, and Israel's territorial ambitions in the chaos.
(2024-12-11). 14 certainties about the terrorist victory in Damascus. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-11). Democracy Now! 2024-12-11 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 11, 2024; Rep. Delia Ramirez: Trump's Immigration Plans Are "Un-American, Unconstitutional & Undemocratic"; "Indefensible": U.S. Continues Deporting Haitians Amid Political Instability, Massacres; "We Didn't Get No Justice": Jordan Neely's Uncle Slams Daniel Penny's Acquittal in NYC Subway Killing; Herman Whitfield's Family Called for Help During a Mental Health Crisis. Cops Killed Him Instead | Headlines for December 11, 2024; Rep. Delia Ramirez: Trump's Immigration Plans Are "Un-American, Unconstitutional & Undemo…
(2024-12-11). A Chance to Build: Why reforming planning committees is essential to tackle the housing crisis. leftfootforward.org Planning committees are often dominated by councillors whose decisions reflect political convenience and vocal local opposition rather than the broader public interest.
(2024-12-11). Israeli attacks on Gaza residential areas kill at least 29. aljazeera.com Bombardment across besieged territory continues and humanitarian crisis deepens after 14 months of Israeli attacks.
(2024-12-11). Israel's escalating attacks on Gaza: 50 killed in a day as hospitals and refugee camps targeted. nationofchange.org Gaza endures escalating humanitarian crisis as Israeli airstrikes devastate hospitals, refugee camps, and vital infrastructure.
(2024-12-11). Sixty patients at Gaza hospital at risk of starving, authorities say. aljazeera.com Health Ministry warns patients could die from lack of food, water as UN official briefs Security Council on conditions.
(2024-12-11). Gaza faces catastrophic famine as Israel blocks aid and starvation deaths soar. nationofchange.org Aid blockades, looting, and deadly attacks push Gaza to the brink of humanitarian collapse, with over 60,000 starvation deaths reported.
(2024-12-11). Sen. Padilla "Jailed" for Crimes Against Humanity. indybay.org Protest action in front of Sen. Padilla's Bush Street office met by police and barricades…
(2024-12-11). Israel's Netanyahu testifies in high-profile corruption trial. independent.co.ug 
JERUSALEM, Israeli | Xinhua | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified for the first time on Tuesday in his long-running corruption trial, marking a pivotal moment in the case as he manages a war in Gaza and faces an international arrest warrant for alleged war crimes. Netanyahu faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. …
(2024-12-11). More than coming to support Netanyahu, lawmakers came to play to the base. haaretz.com Fewer protesters than expected showed up outside the Tel Aviv courthouse. Government supports attacked as usual Oslo, the High Court and the AG but also slung a lot of mud at the hostages' families…
(2024-12-11). Netanyahu says he sought to 'diversify Israeli media' to include 'right-wing views'. haaretz.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is testifying in his criminal trial for a second day on Wednesday, eight years after investigations into him first began. He faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three separate corruption cases. Netanyahu's testimony follows years of investigations, deliberations, legal proceedings, and delays. He is the first sitting prime minister in Israeli history to take the witness stand as a defendant.
(2024-12-11). Netanyahu, in first courtroom testimony, says he only ever served 'the good of the country'. haaretz.com The Israeli prime minister admitted to having a person friendship with the owner of Walla, but claimed the news site's coverage of him was hostile and negligible. He said that he tried to diversify the telecom market, which he claimed was dominated by left-leaning outlets. The judges allowed Netanyahu to receive ostensibly urgent notes during his testimony — apparently a way of allowing him to interrupt the flow of his testimony…
(2024-12-11). The Need for an Enemy. counterpunch.org 
Authoritarian leaders, like many others, need an enemy. Hitler's enemy was the Jews (among others); for Netanyahu, it's been the Palestinians, and for Donald Trump and his MAGA followers, it's been "immigrants" (among others). For generations in the U.S., African Americans have been the targeted enemy for "white" people, and for centuries women and girls have been
(2024-12-11). Day 431 in Gaza: Dozens Killed, Injured and Buried in Rubble After Numerous Israeli Airstrikes. imemc.org 
On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, day 431 of Israel's ongoing assault on the entire population of 2.2 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip coastal prison camp, Israeli forces continued their ongoing brutal attacks on Palestinian civilians and the little remaining infrastructure.
(2024-12-11). Colonizers Run Over a Palestinian Child Near Nablus, Seize a Home in Occupied Jerusalem. imemc.org 
An illegal colonizer ran over a Palestinian child, on Tuesday afternoon, near the As-Sawiya-Al-Lubban Secondary School, south of Nablus in the northern West Bank. Samer Al-Jamal, the Director of Education south of Nablus, said that an Israeli settler rammed a child with his vehicle near the As-Sawiya-Al-Lubban Secondary School, south of Nablus. Media sources said …
(2024-12-11). Israeli Forces Shoot Two Palestinians Near Jenin, Assault Two Near Qalqilia. imemc.org 
On Tuesday, Israeli forces injured several citizens, shooting two with live rounds near Jenin, in the northern West Bank, and assaulting two others near Qalqilia, in the northwestern part of the West Bank. In a statement, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said that its ambulance crews transported two young men to the hospital, after …
(2024-12-11). Good for the Moldovan Goose; Not Good for the Romanian Gander. globalresearch.ca The Romanian presidential election two weeks ago exposed graphically the blatant hypocrisy and total abandonment of even the pretence of moral principle in the collective West. | From a field of half a dozen candidates, the winner by plurality of votes …
(2024-12-11). South Korea's Impeachment Fails—What's Next? popularresistance.org South Korean President Yoon Seok Yeol remains in power following a much-anticipated impeachment vote in parliament that was scuttled when the ruling People's Power Party (PPP) boycotted the measure. While a handful of PPP lawmakers ultimately broke ranks to support impeachment, a sufficient majority to pass the measure could not be reached. The impeachment vote was held days after Yoon attempted (and failed) to establish martial law in the country. | Opposition parliamentarians have vowed to continue impeachment efforts until Yoon's tenure in office ends.
(2024-12-11). Majority of voters with metro mayors favour further devolution, Labour Together finds. leftfootforward.org Six in ten voters in devolved areas have no concerns about giving further powers to elected mayors, a new report by think tank Labour Together has revealed. | Notably, areas with the most advanced devolution settlements expressed the fewest concerns about increasing devolved powers. | However, overall, people remain divided on the devolution process. | Across the 14 areas, 30% believe that it has so far gone well, and 29% believe it has gone badly. | Individual mayors are generally popular, with 33% of people in the 12 mayoral areas rating their mayor's performance positively, compared to 27% who said their ma…
(2024-12-11). Ghana to Botswana: Why African voters are throwing out ruling parties. aljazeera.com Several countries recorded total electoral power transfers while opposition groups made significant wins in others.
(2024-12-11). 'Humanising Saudi football': Netflix show paves way for World Cup. newarab.com 
A new Netflix series on The six-episode "Saudi Pro League: Kickoff" debuted just three weeks before the FIFA Congress is set to formally approve Saudi Arabia ⚪ the sole candidate ⚪ as host of the quadrennial spectacle. | The vote on Wednesday will be a crowning mom…
(2024-12-11). Puerto Rico Independence Movement Challenges 126 Years Of Colonialism. popularresistance.org Weeks after the November elections, officials in Puerto Rico are still counting votes. The agonizing delays and inefficiency have elicited frustration and calls for serious electoral reform. | Yet one outcome appears undeniable: The pro-independence candidate for governor of Puerto Rico, Juan Dalmau, made record electoral gains. According to a preliminary review, Dalmau received the second-most votes while representing the Alliance, a historic coalition between the Puerto Rican Independence Party and Citizens' Victory Movement. | Months before the election, the Alliance's meteoric rise shocked pollsters, putting…
(2024-12-11). Dozens killed in ferocious Israeli aggression across Gaza. presstv.ir The Israeli regime has killed dozens of Palestinians in a fresh round of aggression across the Gaza Strip.
(2024-12-11). Israel's airstrike kills one in south Lebanon in new violation of ceasefire. presstv.ir An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed one person, as the Tel Aviv regime continues violating a fragile ceasefire.
(2024-12-11). 60 patients could die from lack of food, water at northern Gaza hospital. presstv.ir Palestinian health authorities say dozens of wounded patients are at risk of dying due to lack of food and water at a hospital in the Israeli-besieged northern Gaza.
(2024-12-11). 'Omri and the rest of the hostages must return — for the children'. haaretz.com Lishay Miran Lavi says her life is still a living nightmare since her husband Omri Miran was kidnapped on October 7. A long-awaited meeting with the prime minister did little to boost her morale. 'Omri was taken before our children's eyes,' she says, adding that they are still waiting for their father…
(2024-12-11). An Israeli-Palestinian boy band arrives in L.A. on Oct. 6, 2023. What could go wrong? haaretz.com Paramount+'s docuseries 'as1one' is at its most interesting when the six bandmates — four Israelis and two Palestinians — talk Israel-Palestine politics. If only the producers had the guts not to stymie the debate…
(2024-12-11). Car torched, buildings painted with anti-Israel graffiti in Australia. haaretz.com Incident, in Sydney suburb with high Jewish population, condemned by PM Albanese as 'hate crime,' as Australian Jewish Association says government must consider stepping down…
(2024-12-11). 'To believe a Gazan who talks about hunger is to believe the other side, and doubt your own'. haaretz.com Israeli bloggers describing Palestinian content as staged 'Pallywood' scenes have become commonplace, but what does it say about the Israeli state of mind? 'We've already lost the ability to believe or think humanely'…
(2024-12-11). Israeli goalkeeper makes good of his chance to shine for Bayern Munich. haaretz.com In his first Champions League game, Daniel Peretz kept Shakhtar Donetsk to one goal as he raises his profile in tandem with his famous Israeli singer fiancé…
(2024-12-11). Israel fears Assad's fall will push Iran to assemble a nuclear bomb. haaretz.com Head of UN nuclear watchdog says Iran has dramatically increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to 60%…
(2024-12-11). Israel-Lebanon: Ceasefire an encouraging step for region exhausted by conflict. icrc.org 27 November 2024…
(2024-12-11). The Killing of Gaza: A harsh Israeli condemnation of Israeli war. newarab.com 
(2024-12-11). Tolerance is a Wasteland: Palestine and the Culture of Denial. newarab.com 
Denial through disappearance is a main theme in Saree Makdisi's Tolerance is a Wasteland: Palestine and the Culture of Denial (University of California Press, 2024) with the book making a strong argument that Israeli colonialism's "affirmation of the one site is directly related to the denial and repression of the other." | This denial in turn allows Israel the space to manipulate land, memory and achievements. Makdisi's book focuses on four examples that are discussed in depth: sustainability, democracy, diversity, and tolerance. | If Israel can maintain these concepts, what then, about colonialism is destruc…
(2024-12-11). Lebanese army deploys in Khiam border town after Israeli pullout. newarab.com 
Israeli forces have reportedly begun pulling out of Local media reports said Israeli soldiers began withdrawing from the border town of Khiam, which saw weeks of heavy fighting during the war. | A team from the UN peacekeeping force The st…
(2024-12-11). Sullivan in Middle East for final Gaza ceasefire push. newarab.com 
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is scheduled to begin a tour of the Middle East on Wednesday in a final attempt to reach a The American news site said Sullivan would visit Israel and mediator states Egypt and Qatar to continue discussing a deal that could see a cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Stri…
(2024-12-11). Queen Elizabeth believed all Israelis were 'terrorists' – report. newarab.com 
The late British Jewish News reported that Rivlin made the comments at a gala event in London, which…
(2024-12-11). Northern Californians tell Congress: Israel's killing of Gaza's children isn't self-defense. peoplesworld.org 
EUREKA, Calif. (Dec. 7)—Around sixty people — a sizable number for a city of 27,000 — came out in downtown Eureka on a chilly Saturday to call on Congress to stop funding Israel's genocidal assault on the people of Gaza. The protestors marched through downtown with signs calling for a ceasefire and proclaiming, "Killing children …
(2024-12-11). Israel's Beelzebub Smotrich Sets Condition on Normalization with Saudi Arabia. indybay.org Though it was the Saudis that conditioned any future relations with Israel based on the establishment of a Palestinian state, an Israeli extremist minister has a condition of his own.
(2024-12-11). Spokesman Dismisses EU3's Statement on Iran's Nuclear Program. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry rejected the allegations that the UK, France and Germany have made against Iran's peaceful nuclear program.
(2024-12-11). Lukashenko Says Belarus Is Hosting Dozens of Russian Nuclear Weapons. news.antiwar.com Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday that Belarus is hosting dozens of Russian nuclear weapons and is preparing to receive Russia's new intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile, known as the Oreshnik. "I have deployed nuclear warheads here. Several dozen warheads. Many say that this is a joke and no one has deployed anything. Yes, we …
(2024-12-11). 'Tis the Season to Talk Climate Collapse, Nuclear Colonialism, and Freeing Leonard Peltier. counterpunch.org 
I don't know about you, but personally, the whole festive holiday thing seems to be falling a bit flat this year. Don't get me wrong, like every other year, I do plan to really go to town on a pumpkin pie or two. But this year, the annual deluge of Black Friday ads egging us on to higher levels of consumption—with corresponding carbon emissions and solid and liquid waste—seemed particularly hollow, morbid—predatory, even—falling as Black Friday did this year on November 29, the date the U.N. first recognized in 1977 as International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. This year…
(2024-12-11). Risk of nuclear weapon use rising, warn Nobel Peace Prize winners. aljazeera.com The risk of nuclear weapons being used again is "higher than it has ever been before", say Nobel Prize winners.
(2024-12-11). Japanese atomic bomb survivors accept Nobel Peace Prize. aljazeera.com Nihon Hidankyo, a group of Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors, honoured for fighting to abolish nuclear weapons.
(2024-12-11). The fragility of nuclear deterrence. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-11). Appeals Court Upholding TikTok Ban Is A Grim Sign For Press Freedom. popularresistance.org Donald Trump is just weeks away from returning to the White House, and when he gets there, it is all but assured that he will attack press freedom (FAIR.org, 11/14/24; NBC, 12/4/24). | But the will and desire to clamp down on free speech and expression isn't just a Trumpian phenomenon. A US District Court of Appeals panel, with two Republican-appointed judges and one picked by a Democrat, has upheld a law forcing the sale of TikTok because of its alleged Chinese government control (AP, 12/6/24). | All corners of government, joined by members of both major parties, concur that national security concerns should all…
(2024-12-11). Failing In Its Case Against The Uhuru Three, The US Manufactures 'Thought Crimes'. popularresistance.org The Uhuru 3 – Chairman Omali Yeshitela, Penny Hess and Jesse Nevel – will have a sentencing hearing on December 16 in Florida. Failing to find evidence to convict them of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), the US Government manufactured a charge of conspiring to violate the law by thinking about it. There is no evidence to support this. This conviction creates a new level of state repression. Clearing the FOG speaks with Chairman Yeshitela about the case, the current political environment in the United States, including his opinions on the recent presidential election, and the recent events in…
(2024-12-11). No tears for slain CEO: Compassion 'out of network'. workers.org 
Normally when someone is shot dead, human beings feel sad for the victim. But in the case of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, killed before dawn on the streets of Manhattan on Dec. 4, a large majority of public comments are that empathy is "out of network." Protesters outside United . . . |
(2024-12-11). No thanks for Thanksgiving. workers.org 
This commentary was posted on Prison Radio on Nov. 24, 2013, written to honor the National Day of Mourning. Every November, when Thanksgiving is scheduled, I think of the People of the First Nations (so-called Native Americans), and wonder about their mixed feelings for a holiday that celebrates their enormous . . . |
(2024-12-11). Yemen's Houthis Attack US Destroyers and Merchant Ships in Gulf of Aden. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, US Central Command said two US Navy destroyers and three US commercial ships came under an attack launched by Yemen's Houthis while transiting the Gulf of Aden. The Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, took credit for the attack, saying they targeted two US destroyers that were accompanying "supply ships." Houthi military spokesman …
(2024-12-11). Yemen's Houthis clash with US Navy ships in the Gulf of Aden. aljazeera.com The US military says it has intercepted a barrage of missiles and drones fired by the Yemen-based group.
(2024-12-11). FIDH at ASP23: Defending the International Criminal Court and amplifying victims' voices. fidh.org
(2024-12-11). The organisations planning for Lebanon's environmental recovery. newarab.com 
(2024-12-11). Hezbollah must focus on Lebanon not wider region: Bassil. newarab.com 
A year of fighting between
(2024-12-11). Lebanese star Elissa says freed Saydnaya prisoner is her cousin. newarab.com 
Lebanese pop icon In an emotional post on social media, the singer, whose full name is Elissar Zakaria Khoury, said that Claude Lichaa Al Khoury, who was released after decades of imprisonment, was related to her on her father's side. | In an X post, she claimed that his parents had pas…
(2024-12-11). West Bank: PA forces clash with Palestinian fighters, one killed. newarab.com 
Tensions erupted during the funeral of a Palestinian man killed in clashes between Palestinian armed resistance fighters and The
(2024-12-11). How settlers-turned-soldiers abuse Palestinians in Hebron. newarab.com 
Ramallah, occupied West Bank – The "majority of the estimated 4,000 Palestinians remaining in Hebron's Old City and its surrounding areas – whether men, women or children – have been physically assaulted by soldiers," resident Aref Jaber told The New Arab. | "People are severely beaten and fo…
(2024-12-11). Would the US Administration really endanger the Entire planet? globalresearch.ca Foreign policy lies prevail. The same neocons "are at it again". " We must bomb Iran". Preemptive Nukes. | Reminder to the crusading Armageddonists ….. "Thou shalt not kill." Exodus 20: 1 | Introductory Note : | There are indications that Christian Zionism prevails …
(2024-12-11). Iranian Transport Plane Flies in Airshow. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's homegrown transport plane named 'Simorgh' took to the skies during an airshow on the southern island of Kish.
(2024-12-11). Brazil sets new records for wind power generation in favour of renewable energy transition. tvbrics.com 
The public policies for renewable technologies have been instrumental in attracting investment and generating employment…
(2024-12-11). EAEU and UAE finalise negotiations on Economic Partnership Agreement. tvbrics.com 
The agreement will have to undergo the relevant procedures of domestic harmonisation…
(2024-12-11). Ethiopian Prime Minister inaugurates first phase of Hawasa Corridor development. tvbrics.com 
Hawasa Corridor represents a continuation of the urban development efforts initiated in Addis Ababa…
(2024-12-11). Indian government injects US$14.7 million into agri-startups for innovation in agriculture. tvbrics.com 
The programme offers up to US$6,000 for early-stage ideas and up to US$30,000 at the seed stage…
(2024-12-11). Iranian wetland conservation project achieves landmark reductions in water use and boosts agriculture. tvbrics.com 
The initiative will deploy advanced irrigation techniques and water management strategies…
(2024-12-11). Venezuela and Russia sign cooperation agreements. tvbrics.com 
Among them are documents in key areas such as technology, hydrocarbons, energy, aviation and information technology…
(2024-12-11). Trump will throw US clean power into question. aljazeera.com Donald Trump's election sent clean energy stocks tumbling, and some firms have paused investments.
(2024-12-11). Saudi Arabia's hosting of FIFA World Cup 2034: What to know about the event. aljazeera.com Months of speculation about the World Cup 2034 host were put to rest when FIFA awarded the tournament to Saudi Arabia.
(2024-12-11). Bank of Canada slashes interest rates with another jumbo cut. aljazeera.com Bank of Canada governor also said potential tariffs by Trump posed a 'major new uncertainty'.
(2024-12-11). US judge rejects The Onion's purchase of Alex Jones's Infowars. aljazeera.com Onion CEO expresses disappointment in judge's decision, but satirical website remains interested in purchasing Infowars.
(2024-12-11). Romania's pro-European parties agree to form coalition government. aljazeera.com The coalition will potentially endorse a single candidate in new presidential election.
(2024-12-11). FIFA names Saudi Arabia as World Cup 2034 host; Morocco to co-stage 2030. aljazeera.com FIFA Congress confirms the Middle East nation's bid for 2034 – with Morocco, Spain and Portugal to co-host 2030 edition.
(2024-12-11). France and Germany in turmoil; how would that affect EU economy? aljazeera.com Paris and Berlin that make up almost half of the eurozone economy face political and economic woes.
(2024-12-11). Georgia has set a precedent that could undermine EU enlargement. aljazeera.com Other candidate countries may follow suit and refuse to embark on reform while enjoying EU-granted privileges.
(2024-12-11). What could Trump's return to the White House mean for Latin America? aljazeera.com Analysts say US President-elect Donald Trump's second term is poised to bolster far-right groups and strain trade ties.
(2024-12-11). Real-life 'Succession': What is the latest Murdoch family drama all about? aljazeera.com Disagreements over the ownership of the Murdoch Family Trust have led to a legal battle.
(2024-12-11). 'Entire days without food': Fighting hunger in Gaza. aljazeera.com Six Palestinians describe how they try to feed their families amid severe food shortages.
(2024-12-11). Fact check: Did UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect post viral Substack? aljazeera.com Publishing platform Substack removed a post purporting to be by Luigi Mangione, suspect in killing of Brian Thompson.
(2024-12-11). The Only Doctor: The struggle for healthcare in the US. aljazeera.com After working for years without pay, the only doctor in a poor rural area faces the imminent closure of her clinic.
(2024-12-11). Russia tells citizens not to travel to United States. aljazeera.com Russians should also avoid heading to Canada and most EU states, warns Moscow's Foreign Ministry.
(2024-12-11). Afghan refugee minister Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani killed in blast. aljazeera.com Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani entered government after the Taliban seized power following US-led drawdown in 2021.
(2024-12-11). Video: Paramilitary attack kill dozens of civilians in Sudan. aljazeera.com An artillery attack by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has killed dozens of civilians.
(2024-12-11). 'Abandoned': Ukraine war veterans who fought Russia feel snubbed, forgotten. aljazeera.com Thousands of discharged troops are locked in a bureaucratic struggle, fighting for a legal status to ease their plight.
(2024-12-11). Afghan refugee minister Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani killed in blast: Reports. aljazeera.com Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani entered government after the Taliban seized power following US-led drawdown in 2021.
(2024-12-11). Dozens of civilians killed in two days of intense fighting in Sudan. aljazeera.com More people killed in North Darfur and Greater Khartoum attacks as fighting between the army and the RSF turns bloodier.
(2024-12-11). Google pulls bad McDonald's reviews after Luigi Mangione's arrest. aljazeera.com Internet users flood outlet with bad reviews after tip-off leads to arrest of suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing.
(2024-12-11). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,021. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,021st day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
(2024-12-11). South Korean police raid presidential office, ex-minister attempts suicide. aljazeera.com Developments come as opposition party prepares to make second bid to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol.
(2024-12-11). Taiwan blames 'troublemaker' China for huge naval drills near shores. aljazeera.com The island tracked 53 Chinese military aircraft and 11 navy ships in 24 hours.
(2024-12-11). Trump teases speedy environmental permitting for $1bn investments in US. aljazeera.com The president-elect's proposal came with scant details, but environmental groups likened it to a corporate 'bribe'.
(2024-12-11). Ukraine says aerial attack sparks fire at key Russian oil depot. aljazeera.com Local governor says fire extinguished after Ukraine claims attack on site that fuels pipeline for military supplies.
(2024-12-11). Video: Murder suspect Luigi Mangione shouts to reporters. aljazeera.com The suspect in the killing of a health firm CEO in New York, shouted in protest as he was brought into court.
(2024-12-11). Ding Dong, Australia's Misinformation-Disinformation Bill Is Dead. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-12-11). Acholi Cultural Festival returns after 5 years break. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Preparations are in high gear for the fourth edition of the annual Acholi Cultural Festival, one of the largest cultural get-togethers of the Acholi community to celebrate and showcase their diverse tradition. This year's festival organized by the Acholi Cultural Institution will be held at Kaunda playgrounds in Gulu City …
(2024-12-11). Record-breaking growth for nation's outdoor clothes market. ecns.cn China's outdoor apparel market is on the rise, driven by a growing base of young, affluent and style-conscious urban consumers. This surge in interest presents significant opportunities for sportswear brands looking to expand in the world's second-largest economy.
(2024-12-11). The Heat: Artificial Intelligence. america.cgtn.com 
In 2024, technology took a gigantic leap forward, especially with artificial intelligence. These rapid advancements prompted governments and industry leaders to strategize on how to best keep it safe. | Joining the discussion: | Shaoshan Liu is Director of Embodied AI at the Shenzhen Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Society. |
(2024-12-11). Anti-Western or non-Western? The Nuanced Geopolitics of BRICS. infobrics.org While BRICS must be taken seriously, it would be wrong to interpret it as one pole of a two-sided geopolitical competition between China and Russia and the West…
(2024-12-11). Trump Takes Aim at BRICS and the Global Economy. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump, a man who never shied from bold declarations, has once again turned the global stage into a theater of economic brinkmanship. His target: the BRICS coalition, a bloc of emerging powers that includes China, Brazil, India, Russia, and South Africa (and now Iran, the UAE, Ethiopia, and Egypt as well). With more than
(2024-12-11). "Nothing like before" — China is out-competing the West on EVs. mronline.org The West is accusing China of "overcapacity" to blame it for its own industrial demise.
(2024-12-11). Extended Range AIM-120s, AIM-9s Eyed To Meet Future Air-to-Air Missile Demands. twz.com 
Calls are growing for ways to rapidly bolster stocks of more capable air-to-air missiles with a particular eye to a future fight with China.
(2024-12-11). Japanese arrivals in China set to increase. ecns.cn China's reinstatement of the short-term visa waiver for Japanese visitors will accelerate the recovery of Japanese travel to China and foster stronger exchanges between the two nations.
(2024-12-11). Population of endangered white-headed ducks increases in Xinjiang. ecns.cn In recent days, the temperature has dropped to around minus 10 degrees Celsius in Karamay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. A group of white-headed ducks (Oxyura leucocephala), along with seven-month-old ducklings, have begun their migration south for the winter.
(2024-12-11). Guangxi border town holds ASEAN food competition. ecns.cn 2024 ASEAN Fruit Consumption Season and Culinary Competition was hosted in Pingxiang City in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Tuesday. More than ten teams delighted attendees with a vibrant showcase of Southeast Asian delicacies.
(2024-12-11). Football friendly in Guangxi advances China-Vietnam relations. ecns.cn A men's friendly football match between China and Vietnam was held on Tuesday evening in Pingxiang City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
(2024-12-11). Young consumers drive 'goods economy' boom in China. ecns.cn Concept stocks driven by ACGN (Animation, Comic, Game, and Novel) derivative products have seen a significant surge since September. The "goods economy", a new consumer phenomenon centered on peripheral ACGN items, is rapidly emerging in China, with a market scale exceeding 100 billion yuan (about $13.80 billion).
(2024-12-11). China remains strategic focus for multinational corporations: report. ecns.cn International auditing company KPMG released its "Global Economic Outlook 2025" on Tuesday. The new report has underscored China's continued importance in the global strategies of multinational corporations, highlighting the country's vast market potential and pivotal role in global supply chains.
(2024-12-11). New Amur leopard species discovered in northeast China national park. ecns.cn Four Amur leopards, a previously unidentified species, have been spotted at the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park recently.
(2024-12-11). China-made diesel locomotives exported to Africa. ecns.cn A batch of Chinese diesel locomotives was seen fully packed at Zhanghuabang cargo wharf of Shanghai Port on Tuesday, ready to be shipped to Conakry, capital of Guinea.
(2024-12-11). Three giant panda cubs return to China from Belgium. ecns.cn Three giant panda cubs born at animal park Pairi Daiza in Belgium, "Tian Bao," "Bao Di," and "Bao Mei," have safely returned to China,marking an important milestone in the panda conservation program between the two countries.
(2024-12-11). Vital pass to boost China-Pakistan trade. ecns.cn A critical land port on the China-Pakistan border has commenced year-round operations, which will significantly boost bilateral trade and benefit the wider region, experts say.
(2024-12-11). Expert: CPC leadership meeting sends positive signals on China's economy. ecns.cn China moves to adjust its economic policies for the year 2025, signaling three positive aspects.
(2024-12-11). Three giant pandas born in Belgium return to China. ecns.cn Tian Bao, Bao Di, and Bao Mei, three giant pandas born at Pairi Daiza zoo in Belgium, embarked on their journey back to China on Tuesday.
(2024-12-11). State Council wishes for people across Taiwan Strait to celebrate Spring Festival together. ecns.cn People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to the Chinese nation, sharing a deep understanding of the values of peace, harmony, and unity embodied in the Spring Festival, according to China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday.
(2024-12-11). China's modified light-sport aircraft completes maiden flight. ecns.cn A modified Lingyan AG50, China's self-developed new generation light-sport aircraft completed maiden after an 11-minute maiden flight in Jingmen, central China's Hubei Province on Monday.
(2024-12-11). Belgian zoo visitors bid fond farewell to panda trio. ecns.cn Giant panda Tian Bao and twins Bao Di and Bao Mei, all born in the zoo, departed at 9: 45 am in a truck to the Brussels Airport, where they boarded a cargo flight to China.
(2024-12-11). 4 senior officials punished in anti-graft campaign. ecns.cn China's top anti-corruption and judicial authorities announced the punishment of four senior officials on Tuesday following investigations into bribery and misconduct.
(2024-12-11). Tate Artist Excluded from Tate for Turner Prize Leaflet. counterpunch.org 
The Tate Modern has barred artist, Edgeworth Johnstone from entering the gallery because of leaflets about the Tate Turner Prize in his bag. Johnstone, a member of the Stuckists art movement, said "I had protest leaflets titled "The Stomach Turner Prize". I made it clear that I had no intention of distributing them inside the
(2024-12-11). The Ousting of the Brutal Assad Regime Brings Euphoria and More Questions. counterpunch.org 
"There are indications that it was unarmed civil resistance led by the resurgent popular committees and local councils, which initially came to the fore in the early nonviolent phase of the revolution back in 2011, that actually wrested control of much of the local governance from the regime." In this interview, exclusive for CounterPunch, foreign policy
(2024-12-11). Leaf Blowers: An Invisible Source of Climate Chaos and Harm to Human and Environmental Health. counterpunch.org 
Prologue One of the reasons I moved to Claremont, California, in 2008 was Claremont's banning of the gasoline-powered leaf blowers. I detested them long before 2008. I still do. They are harmful and useless. Leaf blowers are mostly powered by Earth-heating petroleum and gasoline to move leaves from trees on the ground from one spot
(2024-12-11). Letter from London: Striking Home and Away. counterpunch.org 
I don't know if it was murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson or not, but I saw Taxi Driver again for the first time in years. Watching Robert De Niro's Travis Bickle, however, I was reminded more of 'lame duck' South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol and his declaration of martial law—an intensely straight line, in
(2024-12-11). Today's Science Skepticism Goes Back to the Scientific Revolution. counterpunch.org 
Most of us are aware of the deep problems in the current US pharmaceutical industry. Yet few may realize that today's issues stem from changes that occurred centuries ago. As I explain in The Apothecary's Wife: The Hidden History of Medicine and How it Became a Commodity, the current medication system was established between 1650
(2024-12-11). "Deny," "Defend" and "Depose": Luigi Mangione's Manifesto. counterpunch.org 
Below is the short manifesto written by Luigi Mangione, the alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City last week. To our knowledge, no major news outlet has published this in full, found in his backpack when Mangione was captured in Altoona, Pennsylvania. We believe it's newsworthy enough to share here and
(2024-12-11). The Covid Vaxx Jab-Pushing Government of Danielle Smith in Alberta. Anthony J. Hall. globalresearch.ca Since I started "Looking Out at the World From Canada" about a year and a half ago, I have delved into a number of developments in my home province of Alberta. Often my commentaries involve reports on public health as …
(2024-12-11). Democracy Now! 2024-12-11 Wednesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | Democracy Now! Wednesday, December 11, 2024…
(2024-12-11). V-BAT Drone Has Proven Its Ability To Operate In Heavily-Contested Skies. twz.com 
Shield AI's novel vertical take-off and landing | V-BATs were in…
(2024-12-11). Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council mourns passing of Taiwan writer Chiung Yao. ecns.cn The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council expressed heartfelt condolences on the death of Chiung Yao (pen name), a bestselling Chinese romance writer, who passed away in New Taipei City at the age of 86.
(2024-12-11). Ma Ying-jeou to lead delegation of Taiwan youth on mainland visit. ecns.cn Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, will lead a delegation of young people from Taiwan to visit the Chinese mainland from December 18 to 26, a mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2024-12-11). U.S. free trade advocates warn against tariff hikes. ecns.cn Some free trade advocates in California and Nevada in the United States are taking a wait-and-see approach regarding another potential round of tariffs of the second Donald Trump administration.
(2024-12-11). Africa sees growing drive to join BRICS. ecns.cn The increasing number of African countries seeking to join the BRICS group signifies a strategic shift by the continent aimed at deepening its influence in the global community and securing new economic pathways for the future.
(2024-12-11). DPP exploit Taiwan youths through cognitive warfare tactics. ecns.cn A recent documentary released by a popular Taiwan internet influencer misrepresenting how the mainland influences Taiwan opinions is a poorly orchestrated scheme by the Democratic Progressive Party to manipulate cognitive warfare.
(2024-12-11). Mainland spokesperson warns of harm to Taiwan's industries as DPP uses TSMC as 'pledge of allegiance' to court U.S. ecns.cn If the Democratic Progress Party (DPP) authorities persist in its unabated selling out of Taiwan, the competitive edge of Taiwan's related industries will inevitably be eroded.
(2024-12-11). Amazing Chinese dragon patterns captured along Yellow Sea wetland. ecns.cn Tidal trees are natural textures left after low tide due to the abundance of soil in the Yellow Sea.
(2024-12-11). Black swan family enjoys winter sunlight in Old Summer Palace. ecns.cn The black swan family in Beijing's Old Summer Palace enjoys the sunlight inwinter.
(2024-12-11). Huangmaohai cross-sea link set for trial run in Guangdong. ecns.cn Huangmaohai Link, a new major cross-sea passage project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, is set to begin trial operation at 3 pm on Wednesday.it is the world's largest three-tower cable-stayed highway bridge.
(2024-12-11). Harbin Ice and Snow World unveils tower design. ecns.cn AOn Tuesday, the 26th Harbin Ice and Snow World released the design of the main attraction – a tower called Love among Asia – to raise hype ahead of the park's seasonal opening.
(2024-12-11). More futures, options to be accessible. ecns.cn Further opening-up of the Chinese capital market and deepening cooperation with multilateral financial institutions will not only bolster the country's high quality economic growth, but also provide more opportunities outside the country.
(2024-12-11). Future of SCO 'full of hope', official says. ecns.cn At a farewell event held in Beijing on Tuesday for Zhang Ming, the outgoing secretary-general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the senior Chinese diplomat and his colleagues from SCO member states expressed their strong faith in the group's future growth and solidarity.
(2024-12-11). ICRC: Humanitarian aid remains an urgent necessity to alleviate the tide of suffering in Gaza. icrc.org Speech delivered by Régis Savioz of the International Committee of the Red Cross at the Cairo Ministerial Conference to Enhance the Humanitarian Response to Gaza, 2 December 2024…
(2024-12-11). Inside the Fatah-Hamas talks for Gaza's post-war governance. newarab.com 
In a rare step towards unity, Fatah and Hamas agreed last week to
(2024-12-11). Gaza's disabled live in a state of extreme distress amid war. newarab.com 
(2024-12-11). Friday 12/13: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2024-12-11). Sunday 12/8: Vigil 4 Gaza. indybay.org 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto | Intersection Embarcadero and El Camino | near Town and Country Village (shopping area)…
(2024-12-11). Lack of Fortifications on Defence Lines Demoralises Ukrainian Troops. globalresearch.ca Ukrainian officials and commanders admit that efforts to build the fortifications are hampered by delays and a lack of coordination, a factor that, in turn, is further demoralising Ukrainian forces amid the rapid advance of Russian troops, writes the Financial …
(2024-12-11). Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Her AHS Lawyers Filed to Silence and Imprison Me for 83 Days. globalresearch.ca Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her AHS lawyers have just filed Court Documents: | threatening my Podcast posted on Twitter/X | seeking to have me imprisoned for 83 days | threatening & extorting my family for ~$56,000 | threatening me for going to …
(2024-12-11). Latest 'Zircon' Test Reaffirms Russian Hypersonic Dominance. globalresearch.ca On December 3, the Russian military demonstrated
(2024-12-11). 'Oreshniks' in Belarus Deter NATO Aggression. globalresearch.ca On November 21, the Russian military used the "Oreshnik" for the very first time, a new hypersonic weapon armed with a conventional MIRV/MaRV/HGV payload. Technically an ICBM/IRBM hybrid, the missile offers unparalleled conventional long-range strike capabilities,
(2024-12-11). How to Escape the Federal Debt Trap. U.S. Debt is Now $36 Trillion! globalresearch.ca The U.S. national debt just passed $36 trillion,
(2024-12-11). Global Research's Holiday Fundraiser. globalresearch.ca Dear Readers, | Every year has its own surprises but 2024 has been the most difficult year for us by far. Global Research is a purely reader-supported organization. | Our readership has shrunk despite our best efforts to extend our online reach. …
(2024-12-11). Video: World Leaders Sign WEF Treaty Introducing 'Age of Death' Laws in West. globalresearch.ca The World Economic Forum has reportedly instructed world governments to dismantle age of consent laws while introducing something even more sinister: "Age of Death" laws. | Under this new system, individuals will no longer have the right to live beyond a …
(2024-12-11). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years ago in 2003.
(2024-12-11). Selected Articles: Video: World Leaders Sign WEF Treaty Introducing 'Age of Death' Laws in West. globalresearch.ca 
By The World Economic Forum has reportedly instructed world governments to dismantle age of consent laws while introducing something even …
(2024-12-11). The Death of Democracy. Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca The electorate in Romania chose Calin Georgescu as their president. But the West said NO! You see, Georgescu is opposed to US military bases on Romania's border with Russia. So a Romanian judge was paid a bagful of money to …
(2024-12-11). 62% of Americans demand government-ensured healthcare as trust in for-profit system hits historic low. nationofchange.org New Gallup poll shows record-high support for universal healthcare, with bipartisan frustration mounting over rising costs and systemic inequities.
(2024-12-11). Killed United Healthcare magnate Thompson: Symbol of a greed-driven industry. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—The death of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, and arrest of Luigi Mangione as a suspect in his killing is prompting anger against the greed-driven health care industry, which already devours one-sixth of the U.S. gross domestic product of goods and services. It's an industry that puts profits before patients, that reaps millions for …
(2024-12-11). Propaganda by Graffiti. indybay.org Train car painted in celebration of United Healthcare assassin…
(2024-12-11). ICRC: "We have the chance to improve the lives of millions" icrc.org Delivered by Ms. Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN General Assembly debate on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance…
(2024-12-11). Dr. Keddi Steven Eric Zuluba Nominated for Global Humanitarian Award. plusnews.ug 
A Ugandan philanthropist dedicated to alleviating human suffering and promoting community wellbeing Dr. Steven Eric Keddy Zuluba has been nominated for the prestigious World Humanitarian Icon Award. The nomination places this remarkable individual alongside global icons like Warren Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, and Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kier Starmer, UK Prime Minister, highlighting his exceptional contribution to …
(2024-12-11). Bangladesh: Hopeful embrace ends eight years of despair as Mariam is reunited with her husband. icrc.org
(2024-12-11). Thailand: ICRC and Thammasat University screen film, host discussion on IHL and South-East Asian history. icrc.org
(2024-12-11). Venezuela: Medical equipment — a matter of life and death. icrc.org
(2024-12-11). ICRC urges states to uphold the prohibitions of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Speech of Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the ICRC, on the occasion of the 5th Review Conference of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention, Siem Reap, 25 November 2024…
(2024-12-11). OEWG: ICRC Statement on International Law. icrc.org Delivered by Kosuke Onishi, Legal Adviser, at the 9th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York…
(2024-12-11). Evaluation of the ICRC Learning Culture. icrc.org
(2024-12-11). Iran's Simorgh light transport aircraft conducts test flight. presstv.ir Iran's homegrown light transport aircraft Simorgh has conducted a test flight.
(2024-12-11). Nashville Parks Board renames city park to honor Middle Tennessee's ancient Indigenous history. peoplesworld.org 
NASHVILLE—On Dec. 3, the Metro Parks Board of Nashville granted a request by the Indigenous Peoples Coalition (IPC) to change the name of Cumberland Park to Wasioto Park in honor of Indigenous history in the region. The change did not come, however, without a protracted struggle led by the IPC and supported by its allies, …
(2024-12-11). Russia's Sberbank Says India Business Booming Despite Western Sanctions. infobrics.org Bilateral trade with India booming as Russia pivots east…
(2024-12-11). BRICS' Potential Cannot Be Ignored. infobrics.org The BRICS-Asean partnership contains immense potential that cannot be ignored, says Institute of Strategic Analysis and Policy Research (Insap) chairman Datuk Dr Pamela Yong…
(2024-12-11). Lack of fortifications on defence lines demoralises Ukrainian troops. infobrics.org Ukrainian army in the worst situation since the beginning of the conflict.
(2024-12-11). Pentagon debunks its own propaganda about North Korean troops in Ukraine. infobrics.org Even though the Neo-Nazi junta frontman Volodymyr Zelensky "confirmed" that North Korean troops are allegedly in Ukraine, the Pentagon debunked such claims — twice in two weeks.
(2024-12-11). How a Decades-Old Loophole Lets Billionaires Avoid Medicare Taxes. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-11). Winter 2024 National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org Trump 2.0 Poses an Even Bigger Threat to Migrants, See Massive Expansion of ICE's Surveillance, Here's How We Fight Back!
(2024-12-11). With Trump's re-election, a Venezuela invasion could be on the cards. strategic-culture.su The re-election of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States has many in Venezuela extremely concerned. From assassinations, terror campaigns, sanctions and coups, the first Trump administration tried everything short of a full-scale invasion of the country. With a cabinet full of hawks, MintPress assesses the potential for a future U.S. intervention in Venezuela.
(2024-12-11). Nadadora Laurent Estrada establece récord nacional. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (JIT).- La cubana Laurent Estrada estableció récord nacional en 100 metros espalda al estampar 1: 00.74 minutos durante la apertura del Campeonato Mundial de Natación de Curso Corto de Budapest 2024, en Hungría.
(2024-12-11). A new book details how mainstream media is still manufacturing consent for war in 2024. thecanary.co Amid globally visible Western hypocrisy on Palestine and Ukraine, a new book provides us with a clear outline of how the mainstream corporate media plays an important role in shaping opinions in the service of US imperialism. In doing so, the book updates and validates the seminal work of Noam Chomsky and Edward Herman in […] | By
(2024-12-11). Friday 1/3: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs…
(2024-12-11). Wednesday 12/18: Virtual Delegation Nazareth: All I want for Christmas. indybay.org Online | eyewitnesspalestine.org/upcoming-events…
(2024-12-11). Farmers in India intensify mobilization despite government crackdown. peoplesdispatch.org Scores of women held The vigils took place in villages near New Delhi, where farmers have been agitating for months. Their demands include proper compensation for land acquired for the development of large townships, the return of 10% of developed lands to those affected…
(2024-12-11). Any collaboration with the US will be as equals, says Sheinbaum. plenglish.com Mexico City, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) President Claudia Sheinbaum ratified her defense of Mexico as a free, sovereign and independent nation and stressed that any collaboration with the United States government will always be on equal terms.
(2024-12-11). Electronic music festival Eyeife 2024 begins in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) With the participation of important national and foreign artists, the eighth edition of the International Festival of Electronic Music, Eyeife, will open its doors at the Cuban Art Factory (FAC).
(2024-12-11). Angolan President travels to South Africa to strengthen cooperation. plenglish.com Luanda, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The President of Angola, Joà£o Lourenàßo, traveled to South Africa for a state visit, during which a renewal of the ties of cooperation is expected.
(2024-12-11). Ethiopia acknowledges partner support for success at COP29. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopia recognized the partners who boosted its participation in the COP29 held in Azerbaijan and enabled the African nation to raise its voice on the world stage, the Ministry of Planning and Development said.
(2024-12-11). Political party in Panama meets requirements for re-registration. plenglish.com Panama City, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The Frente Amplio por la Democracia (FAD) achieved the necessary requirements to be constituted, for the third time in its history, as a political party in Panama, it transcended.
(2024-12-11). Biden could toughen anti-Russian policy in remainder of term. plenglish.com According to the spokesman, "many anticipate that the Biden Administration will try to leave a difficult legacy in terms of escalating tensions with Russia" and it is evident that the outgoing authorities "will follow this path and try to consolidate that legacy." | Peskov made these statements commenting on the Bloomberg agency's publication on the Biden Administration's plans to impose stricter sanctions on the export of Russian oil. | In particular, the media's sources indicate that sanctions against the so-called 'shadow fleet', that is, ships that transport Russian oil clandestinely and evading sanctions, ma…
(2024-12-11). Ethiopian President Calls to Strengthen Efforts Against Corruption. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie today called for intensifying efforts to fight corruption in Ethiopia, considered an obstacle to sustaining development and achieving poverty reduction initiatives.
(2024-12-11). Geoparks make progress in Cuba. plenglish.com An official report points out that the remark was confirmed during the latest session of the National Geoparks Committee, held on November 28 at the headquarters of the Energy and Mines Ministry (MINEM) and chaired by First Deputy Minister Argelio Abad Vigoa. | Geoparks are territories, with clearly defined boundaries, that house a geological heritage of international relevance used as the basis for their sustainable socio-economic development. A Geosite or site of geological interest is a natural place that is considered a geological heritage site because of its value and characteristic elements. | For instance…
(2024-12-11). La Cruz defenderá faja profesional en Bahamas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (JIT).- El astro del boxeo cubano Julio César La Cruz viajó el martes a Nassau, capital de Bahamas, donde defenderá la faja internacional de oro de la división supercrucero de la Asociación Mundial de Boxeo.
(2024-12-11). RIAC and GPTT Signed the Memorandum of Understanding. russiancouncil.ru The Memorandum of Understanding between the Russian Council for International Affairs (RIAC) and the Governance and Policy Think Tank (GPTT) was signed…
(2024-12-11). The dollar diplomacy we need. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | ANDREW GALLUCI | Amid the recent maelstrom of political news was an important development for the future of technology-enabled public money. During the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, the Bank for International Settlements revealed that it was withdrawing from the digital-asset and payments initiative Project mBridge. Conceived in 2022 as a clearinghouse for central-bank digital currencies, …
(2024-12-11). Looks Like I Have To Repeat… smoothiex12.blogspot.com almost indescribable. Remarkably, it was Hollywood action comedy which captured all that. I will repeat ⚪ not a single US military or intelligence personnel knows what real war is. They don't grasp what that is when the real war comes, Russians will not come to rape their wives and execute their children ⚪ this is what US military teaches others to do (some of the US military are having a kick out of it ⚪ killing civilians), Russians have honor and dignity of real warriors (unlike some low lives like Anthony Beavor), they will simply kill them all and it will be really fast ⚪ they will not suffer the horror and…
(2024-12-11). 'It Had to Be Done': Luigi Mangione Manifesto Revealed. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-11). Poll: Nearly 2 in 3 Americans Say Government Should Ensure Health Care Coverage. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-11). The Only Site Which Might Have Been Attacked… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-12-11). Saturday 1/11: People's Trial of PG&E – Town Hall & Discussion. indybay.org First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco, 1187 Franklin St., San Francisco, CA 94109 (in the Thomas Starr King Room)…
(2024-12-11). How Trump could bring fish farms to the Gulf of Mexico. grist.org 
Floating cages with fish by the thousands may be popping in the Gulf of Mexico under a controversial plan that was The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, recently identified five areas in the Gulf that the agency says strike a balance between the needs of the growing aquaculture industry and the potential impacts on the marine enviro…
(2024-12-11). Air strike on North Darfur market kills more than 100. newarab.com 
(2024-12-11). SC takes suo moto cognizance of Justice Shekhar Yadav's anti-Muslim rants. ummid.com In an important move, the Supreme Court of India has taken suo moto cognizance of Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Yadav for his anti-Muslim rants at a VHP event.
(2024-12-11). In India, Brighter Schools Make Learning a Happier Experience. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-12-11). Indian Farmers Unite in Groups to Increase Income, Yield and Innovation. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-12-11). South Korea: Six Hours of Panic Under Martial Law Declaration. pressenza.com 
A week ago, Tuesday night, at 10: 25 PM on December 3, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol unexpectedly appeared on television and declared martial law. That was the first time in 45 years of a modern country with a vibrant democracy and, it just sent a shock wave across the country and surprised the international community. | I have lived in Korea for the past 10 years where foreign residents have always been on the alert about what's to happen on the Korean peninsula where the two countries are technically at war and have constant tensions. A recent estimate indicates that over 2.5 million foreign nationa…
(2024-12-11). Reminder to America: How republics succeed, falter and fail. pressenza.com The United States today faces inherent challenges that have weakened the republic, making lessons from the Roman Republic even more necessary to avoid greater political instability | By John P. Ruehl | The US enjoys many strengths that give it an edge over other republics, such as a decentralized and innovative economy that draws global talent and unmatched military strength. | Yet the Roman Republic, which had its own comparative advantages, ultimately fell to autocratic rule, and the US faces a similar fate if it fails to protect the institutional integrity and unchecked power continues to grow. | Reform is cru…
(2024-12-11). New Gallery exhibition unveils "The Humanistic Fingerprint" newschoolfreepress.com Whispers and hushed voices echoed through a crowd of intrigued students as they filed into the basement of the University Center Event Cafe. Laughter, hugs, and the smooth sophistication of jazz music colored the room in excitement. Above, curious students surrounded the railing, looking down on the scene, some murmuring their approval. Downstairs, a party…
(2024-12-11). The Ruminants invites audiences to chew on themes of protest, privilege, and responsibility. newschoolfreepress.com In The Ruminants — a New School College of Performing Arts (CoPA) production — a pro-animal-testing, bathrobe-wearing rabbit and a neurotic college senior looking to leave a legacy of change hopped and stomped across the mainstage at 151 Bank Street. CoPA's production, put on by the School of Drama, was the world premiere of The…
(2024-12-11). The Grave Dangers of Promoting Pre-Islamic Roots. muslimskeptic.com It has been narrated from 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said: "Do not enter the [ruined] dwelling places of those who committed evil against themselves except that you are weeping, [for fear] that you be afflicted with similar to …
(2024-12-11). Extreme heat is forcing farmers to work overnight, an adaptation that comes with a cost. grist.org 
Every morning, for years, Josana Pinto da Costa would venture out onto the waterways lining àìbidos, Brazil, in a small fishing boat. She would glide over the murky, churning currents of the Amazon River Basin, her flat nets bringing in writhing hauls as the sun ascended into the cerulean skies above. | Scorching temperatures in the Brazilian state of Pará have now made that routine unsafe. The heat has "been really intense" this year, said Pinto da Costa in Portuguese. It feels as if the "sun has gotten stronger," so much so that it's led her to shift her working hours from daytime to the dead of night…
(2024-12-11). The Arctic just hit an unfortunate climate milestone. grist.org 
The last nine years have been the warmest ever recorded in the Arctic Circle, and this year saw a number of new milestones in the region: It was the rainiest summer on record, and plant life bloomed across the tundra at a near-record pace. | As the Arctic reacts to the planet-warming gases that humans have pumped into the atmosphere, the region is swiftly transforming and entering what scientists call a "new regime." That's one of the findings of this year's Arctic Report Card, a document published by the U.S. government's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which shows how wildfires and thawing p…
(2024-12-11). Private Jets, Public Hypocrisy: How Climate Alarmists Just Reinvented Irony. wattsupwiththat.com In one hilarious (or infuriating) twist, many jets weren't even carrying passengers but were repositioned empty. Efficiency, thy name is not "private aviation."
(2024-12-11). UK Embraces Net Zero Electric Military Vehicles. wattsupwiththat.com My question – will they be powered by Miliband's giant flywheels?>
(2024-12-11). ESG 'vibe' check: 'Stock market investors are pulling a record amount of cash out of climate funds' — 'The main driver of the exodus is bad vibes'. wattsupwiththat.com Stock market investors are pulling a record amount of cash out of climate funds, even though many have not underperformed.
(2024-12-11). A Straightforward Discussion With The Intellect. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Everyone Is Given Their Share of Intelligence Imam al-Barbahaaree, may Allah have mercy upon him, said, "Intellect is inborn". Al-Allamah Ahmad Bin Yahyah An-Najmee, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Meaning, it [i.e. intellect] is brought forth together with the person, and …
(2024-12-11). The Last Man in Metula. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-11). At Least 8 People Killed in Cairo Building Collapse. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-11). Iranian Authorities Shut Down Offices, Schools Due to Poor Air Pollution. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-11). Trade unions say proposed pay increase is an 'insult' to millions of public sector workers. leftfootforward.org Unison, the BMA, Unite and the NEU have all said a 2.8% pay rise next year isn't enough…
(2024-12-11). Reflections from some statements of Al Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad'khali [31 of 80]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Question: Can we students of knowledge remain silent about the Mubtadi'ah (1), educate the seekers of knowledge and the youth on the methodology of the pious predecessors without mentioning the Mubtadi'ah by their names? Response: By Allah, they are mentioned by their descriptions …
(2024-12-11). Lawfare in Argentina: Cristina Kirchner convicted. mronline.org "What we are witnessing here today is a practical demonstration of Lawfare in Argentina, carried out by the members of the court," announced Cristina Fernández de Kirchner…
(2024-12-11). Chikunga commends traditional leaders' support in the fight against GBVF. sanews.gov.za Chikunga commends traditional leaders' support in the fight against GBVF | Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has commended traditional leaders for their continued support in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). | "We are deeply touched by the unwavering commitment of our traditional leaders who continue to come together to insist that the elimination of GBVF will happen, not in the future – today!" Chikunga said. | She was speaking at the close of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign at Ntsimbini Sports Ground in…
(2024-12-11). Two sentenced for crimes at Duvha Power Station. sanews.gov.za Two sentenced for crimes at Duvha Power Station | Two people have been sentenced to five and 15 years imprisonment, respectively, for crimes targeting critical infrastructure at Duvha Power Station in Mpumalanga. | The two were sentenced in relation to separate incidents at the power station. | In a statement, Eskom said the two sentences "underscore the severe consequences of actions that threaten the nation's energy supply". | "On 8 October 2024, the Middelburg Magistrate's Court sentenced Tseliso Ramosebetsi to 15 years in prison. Ramosebetsi was caught cutting and removing copper cables from the coal conveyor…
(2024-12-11). Big investment needed to drive sustainable development. sanews.gov.za Big investment needed to drive sustainable development | National Treasury Director-General (DG), Dr Duncan Pieterse, has called for large scale and sustainable investments to ensure the global community meets its commitments to end poverty, protect the planet and build prosperous societies. | "Financing gaps for sustainable development are large and growing. The estimates by our international organisations indicate that around $4 trillion in additional investments is needed annually for developing countries," Pieterse said on Wednesday in Johannesburg. | He was speaking during the two-day Group of Twenty (G20) J…
(2024-12-11). Press TV's news headlines. presstv.ir • tURL
(2024-12-11). Il "golpe democratico" in Romania, nuova dimostrazione dell'ipocrisia occidentale. strategic-culture.su La decisione senza precedenti della Corte Costituzionale rumena di annullare il primo turno delle elezioni presidenziali evidenzia l'ipocrisia delle élite euro-atlantiste, pronte a sacrificare i principi democratici quando il risultato elettorale minaccia i loro interessi consolidati. | Segue nostro Lo scorso 6 dicembre, la Corte Costituzionale della Romania ha comunicato l'annullamento dei risultati del primo turno delle elezioni presid…
(2024-12-11). The 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence in Bangladesh: "Contemplation of an Inquisitive Humanist" pressenza.com 
A Contemplation by Sharmin Rahman Sumi
| Occupation: Deputy Controller of News
| Organization: Bangladesh Betar (Radio) | The '3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence' and 'The Humanist Movement'. Some days earlier, I never heard of them or their activities. However, I got myself associated with them through my marriage! How? You may ask! My husband, Mohammed Kawser Ahamed has been a member of the Humanist Movement since its inception in Bangladesh way back in 2001. | I happened to know about the '3rd World March' for Peace and Nonviolence for the first time when a member of the World March Team,…
(2024-12-11). GB News 'obsessive anti-Muslim coverage' risks sparking violence. newarab.com 
An analysis of GB News has found that the British broadcaster was "obsessive" in its "overwhelmingly negative" coverage of Islam and Muslims. | A The report found that the channel, which calls itself the "People's Channel", mentioned 'Muslims' or 'Islam' more than 17,000 times over two years of broadcasting, accounting for almost 50 p…
(2024-12-11). Morocco moves to abolish death penalty. newarab.com 
For the first time, On 9 December, Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi informed the Moroccan Parliament of t…
(2024-12-11). UAE to impose 15 pct minimum top-up tax on large multinationals. newarab.com 
The The DMTT is part of the OECD's global minimum
(2024-12-11). UAE visa change triggers surge in Dubai rejections for Indians. newarab.com 
(2024-12-11). 'Not Mandate of People': Maharashtra Opp Boycott Oath Taking Ceremony. ummid.com The opposition parties in Maharashtra Saturday December 07, 2024 boycotted the oath taking ceremony of the newly elected MLAs.
(2024-12-11). UPSC Civil Services Mains 2024 Result Declared, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared on its its website upsconline.nic.in and upsc.gov.in the result of the candidates who appeared for the Civil Services Main 2024 exam held in September 2024.
(2024-12-11). CBT only and more — UGC makes major changes in CUET 2025. ummid.com The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) from 2025 onwards will be held only in online mode i.e. will be a computer based test (CBT), the UGC Chairman said Tuesday December 10, 2024.
(2024-12-11). Impeachment motion against Allahabad HC judge Shekhar Yadav. ummid.com Jammu and Kashmir National Conference MP, Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, Tuesday December 10, 2024 moved an impeachment motion in the Parliament seeking removal of Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Yadav.
(2024-12-11). No-confidence motion against RS Chairman Dhankar. ummid.com In an unprecedented move, the Congress-led INDIA alliance Tuesday December 10, 2024 moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar.
(2024-12-11). Watch: Diljit Dosanjh recites Rahat Indori to school Hindutva hate mongers. ummid.com Popular Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh Sunday dedicated his Indore concert to Rahat Indori and recited the renowned Urdu poet's famous couplets 'kisi ke baap ka Hindustan thodi hai' to school Hindutva hate mongers.
(2024-12-11). Absa customers scoop shs50m cash rewards for continued card usage. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has today handed over cash prizes worth UGX 50 million to 5 lucky winners in the ongoing card usage campaign dubbed "UGX 200 million can change your story". The five winners used their debit or credit cards for at least five transactions in November to pay …
(2024-12-11). Law Society of Kenya threatens retaliation over Martha Karua. independent.co.ug 
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The Law Society of Kenya has expressed to the Law Council for denying Martha Wangari Karua a temporary practicing certificate to represent Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Obeid Lutale before the General Court Martial. Kenya's former Justice Minister, Martha Wangari Karua had filed an application seeking to join a 50-member legal …
(2024-12-11). LIVE: Agric Minister Tumwebaze graces swearing in of new Uganda Veterinary Association executive. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | The new Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) President Dr Andrew Akashaba and his team will be sworn in shortly in Kampala in a brief ceremony. Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries is expected to be chief guest at the handover occasion. Dr Akashaba, a veteran of Makerere University student politics, is …
(2024-12-11). Museveni donates shs300 million for Catholic Youth Conference in Hoima. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has donated UGX 300 million to support the National Catholic Youth Conference celebrations hosted by Hoima Catholic Diocese from December 10—15, 2024, at Our Lady of Lourdes Bujumbura Cathedral in Hoima City. The donation was handed over to the Bishop of Hoima Diocese, Vincent Kirabo, by …
(2024-12-11). Nebbi High Court starts hearing of criminal cases. independent.co.ug 
Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Nebbi has started hearing 64 criminal cases. Among the cases are 27 for murder 18 for aggravated defilement, 8 for aggravated robbery, four for rape and two for trafficking in persons. The sessions will be presided over by Justice Dr Douglas Singiza at Nebbi Magistrates Court premises. According …
(2024-12-11). Sh105 million Powerball Jackpot winner no longer worried about school fees. independent.co.ug 
Single mother of five wins over Sh105 million Powerball Jackpot with the Uganda National Lottery Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lilian Nansoke, a single mother of five from Nakawuka, Wakiso District, has emerged as the winner of over sh105 million in the POWERBALL draw number 51, held on November 29, 2024. PowerBall still boasts …
(2024-12-11). We must look beyond electoral reforms. independent.co.ug 
A referendum is needed on key reforms such as appointment of the electoral commission, judges and age and term limits COMMENT | MICHAEL ABONEKA | We have continuously talked about the need for constitutional reforms as a country and a lot has ended in talks rather than the actual work. Several people were appointed to the …
(2024-12-11). Rengen Seed Secondary School set to open by 2025. independent.co.ug 
Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rengen Seed Secondary School is set to be operational by the 2025 academic year, with construction works expected to be completed by the end of December 2024. This development was confirmed by Paul Bertrand Logole, the Kotido District Engineer, who stated that the construction works were now at 80 percent …
(2024-12-11). Shs330m Naminsindwa bridge complete. independent.co.ug 
Naminsindwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The business community and road users in Naminsindwa District are excited following the completion of the Namikhomwa Bridge. For many years, locals in the area temporarily patched the bridge with wood logs and pieces of timber to facilitate trucks transporting goods across the two districts. According to Robert Mukelule, the …
(2024-12-11). Dressing For Success At 70,000-Feet Aboard The U-2 Dragon Lady. twz.com 
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(2024-12-11). Yoon Out NOW! Solidarity Rally for Korean Workers & People at SF Korean Consulate. indybay.org
(2024-12-11). Nigel Farage's biggest backer tried to send donation via third party to make it look as though he had a 'broader base of support'. leftfootforward.org One of Nigel Farage's biggest financial backers asked an associate to donate £50,000 on his behalf so that it would appear that the then Brexit party had a broader donor base than it actually did, it has been revealed. | In yet more embarrassment for Farage, the Financial Times reports that in 2019, 'businessman Christopher Harborne told the associate that he wanted to avoid the perception that Farage's party, later renamed Reform UK, had just one big backer at the UK general election that year'. | Harborne reportedly has joint British and Thai nationality and goes by the name Chakrit Sakunkrit in the So…
(2024-12-11). 51st state? Instead of cozying to Trump, Canada should chart independent anti-monopoly path. peoplesworld.org 
Editor's Note: Since winning re-election in November, President-elect Donald Trump has revived threats of high tariffs, targeting Canada and Mexico with a 25% levy. He, Republicans, and the right-wing media have mused that if Canada wants to avoid the tariffs, it should just become the U.S.' 51st state. Trump even resorted to publicly trolling and …
(2024-12-11). 2024's top 30 (and 5 worst) global television series: The pickings get slimmer (1). peoplesworld.org 
It's been a strange television season. The general trend, continuing from last year, is trimming and cutting back as the streamers realize that streaming, though here to stay, is not the manna from heaven they thought it was. Meanwhile, led by the U.S., cable television is collapsing, as companies spin off once-profitable networks, a victim …
(2024-12-11). A systemic failure: Jury sets Jordan Neely's killer free. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—More than a year after Jordan Neely was strangled on a northbound F train, resulting in his death, a jury in Manhattan delivered a verdict that set his killer free. After the jury declared themselves deadlocked on the second-degree manslaughter charge last week, 24-year-old Daniel Penny was acquitted of the lesser charge of involuntary …
(2024-12-11). Brexit has produced yet another danger to our health — this time, around food safety. thecanary.co According to a new analysis by Pesticide Action Network (PAN UK), food brought into Great Britain contains a far higher concentration of pesticides linked to cancer than domestically grown produce. Pesticides: increasing in our imported food Recent UK government testing revealed 46 cancer-associated pesticides on imported food, compared to just 19 found on homegrown items, […] | By
(2024-12-11). FIFA to Confirm 2030 and 2034 World Cup Hosts. plusnews.ug 
FIFA will confirm the hosts for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups on Wednesday, with Morocco, Spain, and Portugal planning to share hosting duties for 2030 and Saudi Arabia all but assured the 2034 tournament. The decisions, expected to be formalised during a virtual FIFA Congress, come as both bids remain uncontested. The 2030 edition, marking …
(2024-12-11). Will New AUC Stir Africa's Economic Growth? plusnews.ug 
With elections for new commissioners in February 2025, member states must decide what kind of commission they want. One weakness of the African Union's (AU) Agenda 2063 economic growth and development plan is that it focuses more on goals than how to achieve them. In particular, the plan says little about the structure of the …
(2024-12-11). Friday 1/3: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-now…
(2024-12-11). Monarchs Proposed for Endangered Species Act Protection. indybay.org Safeguards Urgently Needed to Save Legendary Butterfly Migration…
(2024-12-11). Sunday 1/19: Inauguration of the People: Gathering & March. indybay.org 10th Street Plaza, Modesto…
(2024-12-11). Zombie Houses and Tax Incentives. indybay.org Tax incentives can be used to convert abandoned property into homeless shelters, or not. | 15m38s…
(2024-12-11). Saturday 12/21: Santa Cruz Homeless Memorial. indybay.org The Town Clock, Water and Pacific, Santa Cruz…
(2024-12-11). Cherish The Vegan in Your Life by Offering Them More Than a Salad this Holiday Season! indybay.org
(2024-12-11). AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROTECTS INNOCENT AMERICANS FROM THE C.I.A. CIA ABUSES. indybay.org AN ORGANIZATION PROTECTS INNOCENT AMERICANS FROM THE CIA…
(2024-12-11). Oakland's Nuisance Eviction Ordinance (NEO) has finally been repealed. indybay.org Haunting Photo Of Mary Jesus Who Jumped To Her Death From The Oakland Tribune Tower 20 Years Ago Today, After Receiving An Eviction Notice:…
(2024-12-11). Thursday 12/26: 2024 CA State Capitol Kwanzaa Celebration – Matunda Ya Kwanza – California 175. indybay.org California State Capitol | World Peace Rose Garden | 1317 15th Street | Sacramento, California 95814…
(2024-12-11). Saturday 12/14: UFCLP Panel on Immigration, War, Imperialism & Deportations. indybay.org Invite Link | us02web.zoom.us/j/89595930421…
(2024-12-11). What If the Body Politic Kept the Score? publicbooks.org Bringing story and social action back into the healing process is the unfinished work of addressing existential suffering.
(2024-12-11). Who is Nick Candy? The latest Tory to defect to Nigel Farage's Reform UK. leftfootforward.org Nick Candy, the luxury property developer and an ex-Tory donor, is the newest recruit to Nigel Farage's Reform UK. | Candy has become the party's treasurer, tasked with leading fundraising efforts for Reform ahead of the next election. | What do we know about Nick Candy? | Nick Candy is a real estate developer with an estimated net worth of £2 billion. He co-owns a luxury interior design and development firm, Candy London, with his brother Christian. | Nick Candy has been a Conservative member and donor since 2009, donating £270,000 to the party between 2020 and 2022. | Although Candy said he is "
(2024-12-11). Reform UK's Richard Tice in car crash interview as he tries to defend Brexit. leftfootforward.org Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice endured a car crash interview as he tried to defend Brexit and ended up praising Joe Biden's leadership. | Appearing on Politics Live, Tice was asked by presenter Jo Coburn if he agreed with the comments made by his party leader that Brexit has failed and that the country had not benefitted from the decision to leave the EU? | Tice claimed that the Tories failed to go faster on deregulation and then added: "The reason America's doing well is because it's got cheap energy, because it 'drill baby drills', they've got lower regulations and they've got lower taxes." | The MP fo…
(2024-12-11). Health Insurers' $371 Billion Windfall. levernews.com 
(2024-12-11). La economía en el centro del análisis del IX Pleno del Comité Central del Partido. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (RHC) El papel del Partido en la corrección de errores y en el reimpulso de la economía nacional y la inserción efectiva de los actores estatales y no estatales serán temas que se abordarán en el IX Pleno del Comité Central de la organización, entre mañana y el viernes.
(2024-12-11). øDía de acción de gracias? No, gracias. workers.org Cada noviembre, cuando está programado el Día de Acción de Gracias, pienso en los pueblos de las Primeras Naciones (los llamados Nativos Americanos) y me pregunto cómo se sienten con respecto a un día festivo que oficialmente celebra su enorme generosidad, así como su destrucción casi total. øQué es lo . . . |
(2024-12-11). Ministra cubana de Educación participa en Chile en reunión de Unesco. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (RHC) Cuba asiste hoy en Chile a la reunión por los 30 años del Laboratorio Latinoamericano de Evaluación de la Calidad de la Educación (LLECE), espacio de cooperación Sur Sur que monitorea los aprendizajes en la región.
(2024-12-11). °Homofobia!, cine argentino para reír en La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (RHC) Las películas argentinas no suelen decepcionar, menos cuando llegan con la simpatía propia de la comedia a espacios como el que hoy convoca: el 45 Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano de La Habana.
(2024-12-11). Unidad del Caribe es vital para enfrentar retos comunes. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (RHC) La secretaria General de la Comunidad del Caribe (Caricom), Carla Barnett, aseguró que el esfuerzo colectivo de la región será decisivo para vencer los desafíos presentes y futuros.
(2024-12-11). Universidad de La Habana honra a poetisa cubana Nancy Morejón. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (RHC) La poetisa y escritora cubana Nancy Morejón, Premio Nacional de Literatura 2001, recibirá hoy el título de Doctora Honoris Causa en Letras que le otorgará la Universidad de La Habana por su amplia trayectoria cultural.
(2024-12-11). Asegura mandatario húngaro fin del actual orden mundial. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (RHC) El primer ministro húngaro, Viktor Orban, aseguró hoy que todos deben prepararse para un nuevo orden mundial, pues ha llegado el fin del reinante actualmente.
(2024-12-11). Perfeccionar en La Habana la implementación de las Proyecciones de Gobierno. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (RHC) La Habana ha dado signos de avance en la implementación de las Proyecciones de Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía, aunque insuficientes y no con la agilidad que se requiere.
(2024-12-11). Cubano destaca en Panamericano de Pentatlón Moderno. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (JIT).- El cubano Sunel Lezcano protagonizó su mejor desempeño histórico al conquistar el quinto peldaño en la categoría juvenil en el Campeonato Panamericano de Pentatlón Moderno, con sede en la ciudad brasileña de Resende.
(2024-12-11). Peloteritos cubanos orgullosos por el título en la Copa del Caribe. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (JIT).- Los integrantes del equipo cubano de béisbol de la categoría sub-15 años, campeón de la II Copa del Caribe con sede en Bahamas, manifestaron su orgullo tras regresar al país con la corona del evento.
(2024-12-11). Dirigente palestino instó al mundo a poner fin a la ocupación israelí. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (RHC) El mundo enfrenta hoy una prueba real y seria en la defensa del derecho de los habitantes de Gaza y Cisjordania a la autodeterminación y al establecimiento de un Estado soberano, afirmó el dirigente palestino Ahmed Majdalani.
(2024-12-11). Ni Una Menos Is 'Building A New Generation Of Militancy'. popularresistance.org The rise of Ni Una Menos marks a before and after in the history of Argentine. The movement against sexist violence, established in 2015, changed the history of Argentine feminism and showed the rise of the transfeminist masses as a political subject. | In nearly 10 years of struggle, the movement shone a spotlight on all forms of violence against women and dissident subjectivities through protesters' bodies occupying the streets, marching and organizing assemblies in working-class neighborhoods and universities. It has named femicides in plain language and made them impossible to sweep under the rug.
(2024-12-11). Amplio programa de actividades por los 113 años de fútbol en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (JIT).- La Asociación de Fútbol de Cuba (AFC) ha organizado una amplia agenda de actividades para celebrar los 113 años de la práctica oficial de ese deporte en la Isla.
(2024-12-11). La voz de Cuba contra el racismo y la discriminación (+Audio). radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (RHC) "Cuba ha desempeñado un rol estelar en la lucha por los derechos de las personas afrodescendientes, al nivel de las Naciones Unidas".