(2024-02-15). Is The Pentagon Hiding War Crimes? levernews.com The Pentagon is not retaining comprehensive records of alleged war crimes in its global military operations as required by the Defense Department's own policies, according to a declassified version of a government report reviewed by The Lever. The report found that an entire year's worth of records that could include such allegations has gone missing from the military's command center overseeing operations in the Middle East — a period that coincides with an independent watchdog group's claims of war crimes committed in the region. | Read the full story for free.: | Sign up for a free subscriptio…
(2024-02-15). LEVER TIME: Amazon Is Afraid Of Its New Union Organizers. levernews.com On this week's episode of Lever Time, producer Frank Cappello and reporter Amos Barshad are joined by union organizers Griffin Ritze and Fatou Souare, who are both involved in a current union drive at an Amazon warehouse in Kentucky. Griffin, an Amazon employee who was recently fired as alleged retaliation, and Fatou, a local community leader with the Kentucky African Women's Association, speak to The Lever about the unique challenges of organizing a large, diverse workforce in one of Amazon's largest locations — and what their efforts mean for the larger fight ahead against Amazon.üé&s…
(2024-02-15). Introducing Sirota's Signals . levernews.com If you're like me, a middle-aged optimist's soul trapped inside a pessimist's brain, you're struggling with feelings of both burnout and information overload. The Internet has created too much content (most of it demoralizing), but too little substance that's actually enriching and worth your time. It's the old signal-versus-noise problem, and it's probably harming your mental health. So we're trying out a new weekly feature for our paid subscribers. Starting today, I'm going to send you an email once a week or so that provides you with some signals that explain what's really happening in the world, so that you…
(2024-02-16). Talking to the left. indybay.org Developing a common transformational project and building counter-power remains the central task of the left. Especially in areas of social infrastructure, such as housing and healthcare, profit maximization has a particularly devastating effect. The strategy of socialization, i.e. the transfer of private property into democratic structures, can provide orientation here.
(2024-02-16). Was Kanye West kicked out of the Super Bowl by Taylor Swift?>. albawaba.com A rumor that Taylor Swift had Kanye West removed from the Super Bowl after he bought a ticket in front of her suite has been denied by West's representative.The rumor originated from a podcast episode of I Am Athlete's Paper Route, where former NFL player Brandon Marshall claimed that West deliberately sat in front of Swift's booth to get attention from the cameras. Swift was reportedly cheering for her boyfriend Travis Kelce, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs.Kanye West overtakes Taylor Swift as the top artist globally on Spotify
(2024-02-16). Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth, Bad Bunny are Met Gala 2024 co-chairs. albawaba.com he Met Gala, one of the most anticipated and glamorous events in the fashion world, has announced its co-chairs for this year's edition.The four celebrities who will join Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour in hosting the fundraiser are Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth and Bad Bunny.Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth and Bad Bunny will serve as co-chairs for this year's Met Gala.
(2024-02-16). Horoscope Today, February 17, 2024. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA Today's horoscope, February 17, 2024, offers insights into the cosmic energies influencing each zodiac sign, guiding individuals through their day with clarity and foresight.Horoscope Today Saturday, February 17, 2024Aries (March 21 – April 19): | Your dynamic energy is on full display today, Aries. Channel this vitality into your projects and pursuits, but be mindful not to overlook important details. Stay focused to make the most of the opportunities that come your way.Taurus (April 20 – May 20): | Financial matters may require your attention today, Taurus. Take a practical approach to budgeting and lo…
(2024-02-16). DA Fani Willis' relationship with Trump prosecutor Nathan Wade started years ago. albawaba.com
(2024-02-16). Houthis target British ship in Gulf of Aden. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Ansar Allah Houthi Military Spokesperson General Yahya Saree confirms a military operation targeting a British ship, "LYCAVITOS," in the Gulf of Aden. In his statement, Saree vowed that the Yemeni Armed Forces enforce a blockade on Israeli navigation in the Red and Arabian Seas until the Gaza siege is lifted. Earlier, the British Maritime Trade Operations Authority reported an incident east of Yemen's Aden port, with a cargo tanker suffering minor damage from an explosive shell.ÿ®Ÿäÿߟܟå ÿµÿßÿØÿ±Ÿ&arin…
(2024-02-16). Israeli Settlers block main streets in Tel Aviv demanding prisoner exchange. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Hundreds of Israeli settlers stage demonstrations outside the homes of Israeli occupation ministers and Knesset members, demanding an immediate exchange transaction. Demonstrators blocked the road to the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv, urging an immediate prisoner exchange deal.üî¥üî¥üî¥ | ÿπÿßÿ¨ŸÑ…
(2024-02-16). Kuwait's National Assembly dissolved over constitutional violations. albawaba.com ALBAWABA-: Kuwait's Amiri decree dissolves the National Assembly due to constitutional breaches, as reported by Kuwait News Agency.Notably, the current National Assembly members were elected on June 6, 2023, commencing their session on June 20, 2023, six months before the passing of the late Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf AlAhmed AlSubah, who died on December 16, 2023. The new Emir, Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, was formally sworn in before parliament on December 20, 2023, marking the beginning of his rule over the affluent Gulf monarchy.ÿπÿßÿ¨ŸÑ | ŸàŸ&Eac…
(2024-02-16). Massive explosion rocks petrochemical factory in Tehran. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A chemical solvent production factory in Tehran, Iran, was engulfed in flames after a massive explosion, as reported by semi-official media. The cause of the blaze remains unknown, with no casualties reported at this time.
(2024-02-16). Tucker Carlson mocks US amid visiting Russia's affordable, clean Moscow grocery store. albawaba.com Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host and outspoken defender of Vladimir Putin, has sparked controversy with his latest video from Moscow, where he is reportedly preparing to interview the Russian president.In the video, Carlson claims that he was "radicalized" by visiting a grocery store in Moscow and finding low prices and abundant food, despite the US sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine."We've been told sanctions on Russia have had a devastating effect on its economy. We visited a grocery store in Moscow and found a very different situation," Carlson says in the video, which he posted on his X…
(2024-02-16). Capitalism and drug trafficking in Ecuador: Two sides of the same coin. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Sunday 2/18: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…
(2024-02-16). Saturday 2/24: Webinar: Live from Jerusalem. indybay.org
(2024-02-16). Friday 2/23: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-02-16). Saturday 2/17: Stockton: Hands Off Rafah Emergency Action! indybay.org Stockton City Hall | 425 N El Dorado St | Stockton, CA…
(2024-02-16). Wednesday 2/21: USCPR Phone Zap for Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-02-16). Tuesday 2/27: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2024-02-16). Thursday 2/15: Sacramento: Hands Off Rafah! indybay.org Federal Building | 501 I St | Sacramento, CA…
(2024-02-16). Friday 2/16: Palo Alto: Silent vigil for ceasefire in Gaza and Ukraine. indybay.org 855 El Camino, Palo Alto, CA | corner of Embarcadero and El Camino, on the public sidewalk just outside Town & Country Village, in front of the big lamppost "sign"
(2024-02-16). Saturday 2/17: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Killing Zone" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-02-16). Wednesday 2/28: Virtual Meeting: Local Peace Economy. indybay.org
(2024-02-16). Saturday 2/17: San Diego: Hands Off Rafah Protest. indybay.org Balboa Park | 6th & Upas | San Diego, CA…
(2024-02-16). Tuesday 2/20: Defeat Biden's Supplemental – Block the Bill! – Congress Capitol Calling Party. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-02-16). NPS Makes Move to Terminate Crater Lake Contract with Aramark. indybay.org Aramark received an Unsatisfactory Review for its management of concessions at Crater Lake in 2023. The Unsatisfactory Annual Overall Rating has triggered NPS to terminate the contract.
(2024-02-16). LAVC Media Arts Department – Full-Time Phantom Professor. indybay.org The Los Angeles Valley College Media Arts Department offers training in Cinema, Media Arts, Broadcasting, Journalism, or does it? News coverage raises questions about racketeering, fraud, fake degrees, fake credentials, etc . . . Now the problem may be broader than just Los Angeles Valley College.
(2024-02-16). How Three New Museums Are Teaching the World About a Paradigm Shift in Our Understanding of Human Origins. counterpunch.org 
Breakthrough anthropological and scientific findings have allowed researchers to better trace the outlines, and begin to fill in the blanks, of the human evolutionary story in recent decades. We're now able to trace the long threads of the social and cultural processes that produced today's world. Humanity has the potential to be stronger and more
(2024-02-16). "Where Can We Go?": Terror and Panic Set In as Israel Readies to Invade Rafah. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Toward Decolonization in Palestine: An Interview with Tareq Baconi. counterpunch.org 
The struggle to free Palestine stands at a turning point. Hamas' attacks on October 7th shattered the status quo, triggering both Israel's genocidal war on Gaza and an outpouring of international solidarity with the Palestinian people and their struggle for liberation. Spectre's Ashley Smith spoke with Tareq Baconi, author of Hamas Contained, about October 7th, Israel's genocide, and the state of
(2024-02-16). When Scott Morrison Met Nemesis. dissidentvoice.org There are few surprises regarding the final episode of Nemesis, the three-part account on how the Australian Liberal Party, in partnership with the dozy Nationals, psychotically and convulsively disembowelled themselves from the time Tony Abbott won office in 2013. Over the muddy gore and violence concluding the tenures of Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull, one plotter …
(2024-02-16). When Courts Intervene: Halting the Transfer of F-35 Parts to Israel. counterpunch.org 
Legal challenges regarding the Israel-Gaza War are starting to bulk lawyers' briefs and courtroom proceedings. South Africa got matters underway with its December application before the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide in its campaign against the Palestinians. While determining whether genocide has taken place, the ICJ issued an interim order warning Israel to prevent genocidal acts,
(2024-02-16). Dutch govt appeals court order to halt transfer of F-35 parts to Israel. greenleft.org.au 
Following a Dutch appeals court ruling to halt the export and transit of all F-35 parts to Israel within seven days, the Netherlands' government is taking the matter to the country's Supreme Court, reports Binoy Kampmark.
(2024-02-16). The Perfect Recipe For A Real Antisemitism Crisis. caitlinjohnstone.com.au If I wanted to increase antisemitism, I imagine I'd do a lot of really evil stuff under a Star of David flag while adamantly insisting that my actions are inseparable from the Jewish people and the Jewish faith.
(2024-02-16). Rule of Law and Raison d'Etat: Julian Assange Must be Released. counterpunch.org 
An Open Letter to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Mr High Commissioner, On 20-21 February, a High Court in London will decide Julian Assange's fate: freedom or death. Two judges will decide whether the Wikileaks founder will still be able to lodge an ultimate appeal, or will end his days in an
(2024-02-16). Love the Music, Taylor, But Please Park the Private Jet. counterpunch.org 
I spent a decade, like many parents, chauffeuring pre-teen and teenage girls around to a Taylor Swift soundtrack. I learned every Swift song as it was released and sang along to the chorus in the car. I even went to one of her first stadium concerts with my young Swifties. Congrats, Taylor, for your talent
(2024-02-16). Camilo Torres Restrepo: Priest, revolutionary, and guerrilla fighter. peoplesdispatch.org 
Priest, intellectual, revolutionary and guerrilla fighter, Camilo Torres Restrepo is, along with Jorge Eliécer Gaitán, one of the most important figures in Colombian history. His commitment to popular and revolutionary causes has made him a symbol of social movements in Latin America and the world. | He was born in Bogota on February 3, 1929, into a privileged family of Bogotá belonging to the Colombian elites. After a brief semester in which he tried to study law at the national university, he withdrew to become a Catholic priest, thanks to the influence of some Dominican priests he met through his girlfriend's…
(2024-02-16). Wednesday 2/21: Free Julian Assange. Defend a Free Press! We are ALL Julian Assange. indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza, across from SF Ferry Building at the foot of Market Street…
(2024-02-16). Meet the man who single-handedly destroyed NAB's reputation. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-16). If a Mother Can be Found Complicit in Her Son's Murders, Shouldn't States Be Held Complicit in a "Plausible" Genocide? counterpunch.org 
(2024-02-16). US Conducted Cyberattack on Alleged Iranian Spy Ship. news.antiwar.com The US recently conducted a cyberattack against an alleged Iranian spy ship that has been operating near Djibouti, NBC News reported Thursday, citing US officials. One US official identified the ship as the MV Behshad, which is registered as a cargo ship in Iran. The US claims the Behshad is used to provide intelligence to …
(2024-02-16). US Launches Airstrike in Somalia, Says Two al-Shabaab Killed. news.antiwar.com The US military announced on Wednesday that it launched an airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on February 9 in support of the US-backed Mogadishu-based government. US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said the strike was launched in the vicinity of Yaq Dabel in Jubala, Somalia's southernmost province. The attack marks the first known US airstrike in Somalia …
(2024-02-16). Yemen, Palestine and the End of US Legitimacy. counterpunch.org In March of 2015, just two months after the Houthis entered the presidential palace in Sanaa, prompting the resignation of President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, Saudi Arabia began a brutal military offensive designed to put a stop to the Houthi rebellion. This conflict would soon become one of the most destructive in the world. The United
(2024-02-16). Democracy Now! 2024-02-16 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for February 16, 2024; "Uniquely American Hell": Kansas City Shooting Highlights Missouri's Pro-Gun Laws in "Pro-Life" State; "I Died That Day in Parkland": Shotline Uses AI-Generated Voices of Gun Victims to Call Congress; Australian Parliament Calls for U.S. to Drop Case Against WikiLeaks' Assange Ahead of U.K. Court Hearing; "They Were So Close": Israel Kills Medics Trying to Save Dying 6-Year-Old Hind Rajab | Headlines for February 16, 2024; "Uniquely American Hell": Kansas City Shooting Highlights Missouri's Pro-Gun Laws in…
(2024-02-16). Comicomment: Lingering shadows of the East Palestine train derailment. ecns.cn One year ago, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, displacing a community, jeopardizing health, harming the local environment, and exposing the country's inability to handle disasters effectively. Now, a year later, federal and local officials insist East Palestine and the surrounding regions are safe, health issues still linger there.
(2024-02-16). Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, 24, killed in car crash. ecns.cn Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum and his Rwandan coach Gervais Hakizimana were killed in a car crash along with his coach at around 11 p.m. Sunday local time in Kenya, according to the Associated Press.
(2024-02-16). Vessel expelled from South China Sea waters. ecns.cn On Sunday evening, the China Coast Guard announced that it had expelled a Philippine coast guard vessel that had repeatedly intruded into waters near Huangyan Island in South China Sea, emphasizing that the Chinese side's responses were "professional and standardized".
(2024-02-16). Open-air markets bolster Beijing's street vending economy. ecns.cn Spring Festival decorations such as lanterns and couplets are sold at the Shahe Market on Jan 7."Together, we have located more such markets in the suburbs of Beijing, and I am planning to visit them one by one.""ÄÄ"ÄÄA visitor gets a taste of the market.
(2024-02-16). Securities regulator picks 'major' money market funds. ecns.cn China's securities regulator recently identified a number of newly designated major money market fund products and has put them under enhanced oversight, as part of the country's efforts to anchor investors' expectations and promote the sound development of its capital market.
(2024-02-16). Beautiful Kashgar steals festive television spotlight. ecns.cn This year's China Central Television Spring Festival Gala established a branch venue in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, specifically in Kashgar in the southwestern part of the region.
(2024-02-16). Experts: Rate cuts hold key to recovery. ecns.cn China needs further monetary accommodation to reinforce the recent signs of a recovery in demand, with more interest rate cuts needed in order to ease corporate financing burdens and household mortgage costs, political advisers and exper…
(2024-02-16). Xi, Peng Liyuan extend Chinese New Year greetings to U.S. Lincoln High School teachers, students. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Sunday replied to a Chinese New Year greeting card from teachers and students of U.S. Lincoln High School, extending their best wishes of the Year of the Dragon.
(2024-02-16). China's top diplomat to attend Munich Security Conference, visit Spain and France. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the 60th Munich Security Conference and visit Spain and France, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday at a news conference.
(2024-02-16). Hong Kong fans to get 50% refund for Messi no-show match. ecns.cn Thousands of soccer fans, some of whom had reportedly paid up to HK$5,000 ($639) to watch an exhibition match in Hong Kong in which Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi failed to play, can get a 50-percent refund on their tickets.
(2024-02-16). Cradle of Civilization: Langzhong ancient city. ecns.cn
(2024-02-16). Hainan expands visa-free entry categories. ecns.cn The reasons for applying for visa-free entry to China's Hainan province have been expanded for nationals of several countries, China's National Immigration Administration announced on Friday.
(2024-02-16). China records nearly 5 bln domestic trips in 2023. ecns.cn A total of 4.89 billion domestic trips were made in China in 2023, marking a year-on-year increase of 93 percent, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Friday.
(2024-02-16). Molly Show: Why did artist Zhang dare not draw the pupils of a dragon?>. ecns.cn huà lóng di«én jƒ´ng means to bring the painted dragon, or Loong, to life by putting in the pupils of its eyes."ÄÄ…
(2024-02-16). Drums beat at foot of Mount Tai to welcome Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Powerful drum beats resounded in Tianwai Village, Tai'an, east China's Shandong Province. People beat the traditional "Taishan Shengshi Drums" to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
(2024-02-16). Insights丨Former official of WEF: China's economic shift promising through sustainable development. ecns.cn Claude Smadja, Former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, noted during an exclusive interview with China News Network that China has achieved tremendous progress in many areas including artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and electric cars.
(2024-02-16). International experts expect more Chinese wisdom to fuel global growth in 2024 | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn With Chinese New Year 2024 arriving, international experts sent their good wishes for the coming year to the Chinese people in recent interviews with China News Network.
(2024-02-16). Molly Show: Does the Dragon Gate really exist?>. ecns.cn yú yuè lóng mén, literally, means a carp leaps over Longmen, a dangerous and high obstacle, to become a dragon, or Loong.
(2024-02-16). International experts expect further advances in China | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn As the world celebrates the coming of the Year of the Dragon, global experts send their greetings."China has made the right kinds of investments for the real economy to prosper," said David Blair, vice president and senior economist at the Center for China and Globalization, in an interview with China News Network. He expects the Chinese economy to grow further over the next decade.
(2024-02-16). Chinese, U.S. musicians sing to celebrate coming of spring. ecns.cn Spring is the season of rebirth and renewal. Wu Rina, an Ewenki ethnic musician and professor at the School of Music of Minzu University of China, and Mark Levine, an American professor and country musician at the same university, jointly performed the song "Spring is coming," which was composed by the late Mongolian singer Buren Bayaer.
(2024-02-16). Giant pandas send Lunar New Year greetings from China. ecns.cn Staff members held giant panda cubs during a group appearance event at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. | Giant pandas at Chongqing Zoo extended their Chinese New Year's greetings. They feasted on fruits and bamboo, symbolizing a bountiful harvest."ÄÄ…
(2024-02-16). Molly Show: Idioms convey best wishes for an auspicious Year of the Dragon. ecns.cn 2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. In Chinese culture, the dragon (or Loong), one of the totems of Chinese civilization, is a symbol of auspiciousness, authority, and rarity. "ÄÄ…
(2024-02-16). International experts expect the Chinese economy to flourish with more technological breakthroughs | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn As the world celebrates the coming of the Year of the Dragon, global experts send their greetings. Rana Mitter, ST Lee Chair in US-Asia Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School, expects the Chinese economy to prosper in the years to come by opening markets, maintaining regional stability, and deepening cooperation.
(2024-02-16). Chinese New Year fireworks light up Hong Kong. ecns.cn After a four-year hiatus since 2020, a Lunar New Year fireworks display once again lit up the night sky of Victoria Harbor of Hong Kong Sunday."ÄÄ…
(2024-02-16). Culture Fact: Long history of the loong in Chinese culture. ecns.cn The Year of the Dragon brings enthusiasm and vibrancy. Red lanterns, auspicious red envelopes and couplets, exquisite paper-cut window decorations, and delicate dim sum—elements of the dragon, or Chinese loong, can be seen everywhere in daily life. What does the loong mean to the Chinese people? As we navigate through the historical traces, we seek to uncover its spiritual nature.
(2024-02-16). Feb 16, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
‚ô´ Sophisticated Lady — Art Tatum Confucius Says "lol, lmao": On the very basics of governance, by N.S. Lyons We Think This Dystopia Is Normal Like People In Abusive Relationships Think It's Normal, by Caitlin Johnstone The Fatal Flaw of Controlled Oppositions: Collectivism vs Individualism, East vs West, One vs Many, by Matthew Ehret Bombing Muslims for Peace: Time to Put Away Our Toy Soldiers, by Bill Astore NATO Reveals its True Nature as an Undertaker: Chinese OP/ED, by Karl Sanchez Tucker Carlson on US-Russia After Putin Interview (Video) Russian Doomsday Space Weapon Steals Headlines…
(2024-02-16). Defusing The Derivatives Time Bomb: Some Proposed Solutions. popularresistance.org This is a sequel to a Jan. 15 article titled "Casino Capitalism and the Derivatives Market: Time for Another 'Lehman Moment'?", discussing the threat of a 2024 "black swan" event that could pop the derivatives bubble. That bubble is now over ten times the GDP of the world and is so interconnected and fragile that an unanticipated crisis could trigger the collapse not just of the bubble but of the economy. To avoid that result, in the event of the bankruptcy of a major financial institution, derivative claimants are put first in line to grab the assets — not just the deposits of customers but their stocks an…
(2024-02-16). Part 1] Questions & answers on China as a major creditor power by Éric Toussaint. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Russia: Origin and consequences of the debt repudiation of February 10, 1918. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Why the 1953 cancellation of German debt won't be reproduced for Greece and Developing Countries. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Why the Marshall Plan ? cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-16). We Can Interpret How Cooperative or Autocratic Mesoamerican Societies Were From Their Systems of Communication. counterpunch.org 
The modes of communication that a society uses can tell us a lot about its political structure. A research study we published in 2022 revealed distinct modes of communication and administrative recordkeeping in autocratic and collective social governance among a sample of urban societies from pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica, where writing was initially developed for political purposes. Each
(2024-02-16). Israel's Genocidal War After Four Months. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). A new wave of land grabs strikes Tanzania. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Community First campaigns for transparency, big solutions. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-16). Health worker: 'Everyone with a conscience must come together to stop Israel's ethnic cleansing'. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-16). NSW gay hate report recommends new inquests, police education. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-16). NSW school cleaners say privatised model has failed. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-16). Round-the-clock People's Picket for Palestine sets up at Prime Minister's office. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-16). Turn your back on Ziggy Marley's sell-out. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-16). Victoria's ties with Israel's defence industry protested. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-16). South Africa's failed infrastructure privatisation and deregulation. cadtm.org Introduction
| The South African state is commonly said to be 'failing' — not only because yet again at the end of 2023, a recession hit. An alleged fiscal crisis, in the form of a public debt to GDP ratio in excess of 70 percent (mostly due to Covid-19 revenue shrinkage), prevents the kind of institutional rescue and expansion of infrastructure and services typical of prior eras of developmental- or welfare-state construction.
| A typical articulation of the terrain of infrastructure financing (…) | – |
(2024-02-16). Forget Elections; Build Your Union. popularresistance.org It's a presidential election year. Are you happy? Excited? Ha. Of course not. Election years in America are fueled far more by fear and loathing than by any sense of genuine inspiration. For many of us, political news inspires a vague sense of disgust and a desire to tune it all out. The more politically engaged you are, the more you understand the awful stakes if the other side wins, and the more you fill with dread. Most of the time, the majestic American democratic project is an exercise in manipulative rhetoric, fearmongering, and, at best, a choice of Lesser Evils. | Much of this is hardwired into our inflex…
(2024-02-16). The "Spanish-American War" Was Based on a Lie. counterpunch.org 
This week in 1898, the United States screamed for what became one of the most consequential imperial wars in world history—based on a lie. On February 15, the Battleship Maine exploded and sank in Havana Harbor. According to the US Navy, 267 sailors were killed. Led by the new-born mass circulation "yellow press," and by
(2024-02-16). Imperial opens new Enterprise Fund to support its startups and spinouts. imperial.ac.uk
(2024-02-16). Soft prosthetics startup Koalaa raises nearly £1 million from investors. imperial.ac.uk The Imperial College Enterprise Fund joins investors backing Koalaa's innovative prosthetic limbs, which are helping people worldwide.
(2024-02-16). Bacteria‚ÄØevolution and rent-free scholarships: News from the College. imperial.ac.uk Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
(2024-02-16). US Backs De Facto Prime Minister Amid Increasing Protests Calling for His Resignation. counterpunch.org Around 1 a.m. on February 8, de facto prime minister Ariel Henry addressed the nation, calling for calm and making clear that he would not resign. Henry's remarks came after several weeks of demonstrations calling for the leader to relinquish power, which culminated in large protests in Port-au-Prince and across the country this week. Various
(2024-02-16). A Cry in the Darkness: "Please Come, Come Take Me" counterpunch.org 
The massacre on that street in Tel al-Hawa took place three days after Israel had been put on notice by the International Court of Justice that it needed to stop committing acts of genocide, stop killing civilians, stop killing children and health care workers, a ruling that Israel has not just ignored but openly defied. Instead, Israel blames the victims of its atrocities. Tel al-Hawa was a closed military zone, the IDF says. Any Palestinians moving on the streets were legitimate targets, the IDF says. The rules of engagement were those of the US troops at My Lai: shoot anything that moves. Even young girls and…
(2024-02-16). Biden's Generals in Pakistan. counterpunch.org 
As the world, and especially Muslims, correctly has been focused on the Zionist genocide in Gaza, we seem to have forgotten President Biden's criminality in another part of the world. Indeed, just as Israel's savagery has been wholeheartedly supported by the Biden Administration, the regime change operation in March-April of 2022 in Pakistan was also
(2024-02-16). The Savage and the Spectacle. counterpunch.org It was a jarring spectacle to those horrified by the carnage in Gaza. The attention of a nation was focused on a very large ball game while the bombs dropped unabated in a place called Rafah. This southern Gaza city is swollen with Palestinians that have been funneled there as a place of refuge. A
(2024-02-16). Forget Elections. Build Your Union. inthesetimes.com
(2024-02-16). The AFL-CIO Can Be Reformed, Locally And From The Bottom-Up! popularresistance.org
(2024-02-16). LIVE: 10 Things They WON'T Tell You About The Mass Shooting (& much more). rumble.com
(2024-02-16). What's at Stake if the U.S. OK's Building This Gas Pipeline to Mexico. desmog.com
(2024-02-16). Prison 3.0: Wall Street's Plan to Monetize Inmates. truthdig.com
(2024-02-16). The Secret Cause of America's Endless War Games. youtu.be
(2024-02-16). An Update — PRESIDENT TRUMP WAS A VICTIM OF ESPIONAGE, BOTH FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC. sonar21.com 
(2024-02-16). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 132: Israel Bombards Nasser Hospital. popularresistance.org Over four months of ruthless Israeli attacks on Gaza have left the besieged enclave, which is home to over 2 million people, decimated. More than half of its population has been crammed into Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah after Israel deemed the area a "safe zone." | However, Israel has since announced plans to conduct a ground invasion of the city, which will put hundreds of thousands of families' lives at risk. | "We will fight until complete victory and this includes a powerful action also in Rafah after we allow the civilian population to leave the battle zones," the Israeli prime minister said on X. | In…
(2024-02-16). Pilots Got Their Payday; Now Flight Attendants Push For Higher Wages. popularresistance.org Airline pilots won pay raises worth billions of dollars in new labor deals last year. Flight attendants are now pushing for similar improvements. | Flight attendants from United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and others picketed Tuesday at dozens of airports around the U.S., demanding higher wages and a better quality of life. | "We have been in a period of austerity for 20 years, and it's time the industry paid up," said Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, which represents cabin crews at United, Spirit, Frontier and others. | The demonstrations ma…
(2024-02-16). CARTOONS: Barnaby's on a roll. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-16). Never Forget Who Donald Trump Really Is. counterpunch.org 
(2024-02-16). Empty words, deadly bombs. electronicintifada.net US senator blasts Israeli "war criminals," but votes for more military aid.
(2024-02-16). Indonesia: still in the shadow of Suharto. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Pakistan's misery continues. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Thursday 2/15: Tel Aviv Peace and Justice Hub project introduction. indybay.org
(2024-02-16). Canada, Australia, New Zealand Urge Israel Against 'Catastrophic' Assault. popularresistance.org Canada, Australia, and New Zealand issued a joint statement on 15 February expressing serious concern over Israel's planned assault on Gaza's southern city of Rafah. | "We are gravely concerned by indications that Israel is planning a ground offensive into Rafah. A military operation into Rafah would be catastrophic," the joint statement read. | "We urge the Israeli government not to go down this path. There is simply nowhere else for civilians to go," it added. | The statement comes one day after Germany and France showed their concern over the planned attack. | "One point three million people are waiting there…
(2024-02-16). Dodging Biden's Moral Collapse Is No Way to Defeat Trump. counterpunch.org 
For more than four months, President Biden has been the main enabler for Israel's mass murder of Palestinian people in Gaza. Every day, hundreds of civilians are killed by U.S. weaponry and, increasingly, by hunger and disease. The cruelty and magnitude of the slaughter are repugnant to anyone who isn't somehow numb to the human agony.
(2024-02-16). Dodging Biden's Moral Collapse Is No Way to Defeat Trump. indybay.org Beyond evasions and platitudes…
(2024-02-16). DC's 2024 Crime Bill Is More War On The Black Working Class. popularresistance.org The "Secure DC" Omnibus bill is the latest attempt by DC's local government to impose law and order, while ignoring the root issues that lead to street-level crime and advancing the war against the Black working class. After passing unanimously by the DC Council's Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, the new crime bill was voted on and unanimously passed on February 6, 2024, by the full council. Pan-African Community Action (PACA) contends that Black people in the U.S are a domestic colony, an internal colony that is enforced by a massive police presence meant to control and keep us exploited for our lab…
(2024-02-16). How is the Proposed Ben Gurion Canal Tied to Israel's Gaza Invasion? counterpunch.org In the past several years, interest has revived in the Ben Gurion Canal, a proposed alternative to the Suez Canal named after Israel's founding father running through Israel close to Gaza. Creating an incentive for removal of Palestinians from Gaza, particularly the north end, it has raised suspicions that Israel had foreknowledge of Hamas' October 7 attacks and let them happen.
(2024-02-16). Greek Farmers Continue Their Protest. popularresistance.org The protesting farmers in Greece decided to continue their agitations across the country with demands such as duty-free agricultural diesel, reduced electricity costs, and subsidies on supplies and animal feed, as negotiations with the government on February 13 yielded no results. A week-long protest, including rallies and blockades in major motorways across Greece, forced the New Democracy (ND) government to call the farmers' groups for negotiations on Tuesday. | The farmer's unions rejected the meager concessions on electricity prices offered by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. They demanded effective measur…
(2024-02-16). Constituents mount pressure against US Senator Chuck Schumer, chief ally to Israel. peoplesdispatch.org 
On February 15, Pro-Palestine activists staged a day-long picket outside of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's office in midtown Manhattan. Schumer is one of the chief supporters of Israel in the US government, which itself is the single largest funder of the Zionist state. Schumer has been spearheading the effort in the Senate to pass massive military aid to Israel, and was recently behind a successful effort to pass a
(2024-02-16). Petro condemns "institutional rupture" and attacks on Colombian democracy by the right-wing. peoplesdispatch.org The delay in the election of the Attorney General at the center of the ongoing tensions with the right, was highlighted by the United Nations Human Rights office and IACHR…
(2024-02-16). Biden-Trump Rematch Is the Perfect Showdown for America's Cadaverocracy. counterpunch.org 
I am looking at an online series of photos of President Joe Biden, who some these days refer to as "Genocide Joe." The sobriquet seems out of place next to the images. In one, Joe squints with his bushy old eyebrows knotted in an expression that might easily be taken as the astonishment of an
(2024-02-16). Iraq War: How the U.S. Contaminated Iraq with Depleted Uranium. globalresearch.ca The following text was presented to the Kuala Lumpur International Conference to Criminalise War, Putra World Trade Centre, 28-31 October 2009. | For more than three decades [since 1991], the United States of America and the United Kingdom have been waging …
(2024-02-16). Immigrants do Work that Might Not Otherwise Get Done, Bolstering the US economy. counterpunch.org 
Although Congress is failing to pass laws to restrict the number of migrants arriving in the U.S., a majority of Americans — about 6 in 10 — believe there's an immigration crisis along the Mexico-U.S. border. Politicians who want fewer people to move here often cast those arriving without prior authorization as a burden on
(2024-02-16). The Unrepentant West: Germany's Olaf Scholz and the Right to Commit Genocide in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
On February 8, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was in Washington on an official visit, aimed at working jointly with the United States to make "sure that Israel has what it needs to defend itself". If such a statement was made soon after the Al-Aqsa Flood Operation of October 7, one may cognize its logic, based
(2024-02-16). México: La guerra contra los pueblos indígenas. indybay.org
(2024-02-16). Wallmapu_Coordinadora Arauco Malleco: Declaración de Héctor Llaitul. indybay.org Resistencia Mapuche | Wallmapu_Coordinadora Arauco Malleco: Declaración de Héctor Llaitul…
(2024-02-16). 67 Countries Banned This Toxic Product —But the EPA Says: "Go for it!" counterpunch.org 
Sixty-seven (67) countries have banned paraquat, a toxic chemical used to control weeds that was discovered in the 1950s subsequently widely used throughout the world in agriculture. Despite a deadly toxic reputation, it's still used throughout America. Moreover, it's a cheap effective product used as a common pesticide by third-world countries that do not proactively
(2024-02-16). US Military Projection in Latin America and the Caribbean Intensifies. dissidentvoice.org Upon assuming the US presidency, Joe Biden asserted in his first major foreign policy address, "America is back!" For Latin America and the Caribbean, this has meant an "aggressive expansion" of the US military in the region. In just the last year, US Marines and special forces landed in Peru in May 2023, brought in …
(2024-02-16). Why the US Is Reimposing Sanctions on Venezuela. dissidentvoice.org Even the US business magazine Forbes expressed surprise at the reimposition of US sanctions on Venezuela's gold sales and its threat to do the same with oil. The oil sanctions especially, if reinstated, would precipitate higher gas prices and further debilitate the Venezuelan economy, forcing more people to leave the country out of economic necessity. …
(2024-02-16). What's At Stake If The US OK's Building This Gas Pipeline To Mexico. popularresistance.org In a rural area of West Texas, near the Mexico border, a cluster of geothermal springs once served as an oasis to the Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe of Texas. Carpeted in grasses and shrubs, the land is home to rare aoudad sheep, deer, wild cats, and bobwhite quail. The muted tans and greens in the small valley and surrounding exposed rock mountains quiet the mind. | The pristine site is in the proposed pathway of the 48-inch-diameter Saguaro Connector Pipeline, which would send natural gas produced in Texas's Permian Basin 155 miles west, across the U.S.-Mexico border, to a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility i…
(2024-02-16). AT&T Landlines Under Immediate Threat in California. indybay.org he California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is considering a formal request by AT&T to eliminate Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) regulations that require the company to provide landline telephone service to customers in its service area. Such a move would likely mean the end of the traditional telephone network for most residents in California, a controversial policy opposed by many consumer and safety groups, who say such a move is preposterous and that landlines are needed now more than ever, as climate emergencies worsen and the digital divide grows wider.
(2024-02-16). Drug Prices Should be Controlled. counterpunch.org 
Pharmaceutical companies are angry with Bernie Sanders. The Vermont senator has vowed to force pharma CEOs to publicly answer for why their drug prices are so much higher in the United States than in other nations. Brazenly, the CEOs of Johnson & Johnson and Merck initially refused. An attorney for Johnson & Johnson accused the senator of
(2024-02-16). Haldwani Violence: Result of escalating communal tensions in Uttarakhand, reveals fact-finding report" muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror A fact-finding team, comprising members of the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), Karawan-e-Mohabbat, and civil rights activist Zahid Qadri, visited Haldwani on February 14, 2024, to investigate the recent violence that erupted in the region. The team's preliminary findings, based on extensive discussions with members of civil society, journalists, writers, …
(2024-02-16). The AFL-CIO Can Be Reformed, Locally And From The Bottom-Up! popularresistance.org Changing the leadership, structure, or functioning of any U.S. labor organization is no easy task. Activists and experts have long argued about whether dysfunctional unions are best reformed from the top-down, bottom-up, or some mix of the two approaches. | For the past 65 years, the main locus of union democracy and reform struggles in the U.S. has been local unions, which hold leadership elections every three years and are closest to the membership. Thousands of rank-and-file workers have campaigned for more militant unionism by running for and winning local office. | Some have had the backing of national netwo…
(2024-02-16). The AFL-CIO can be Reformed, Locally and from the Bottom-Up! counterpunch.org 
Changing the leadership, structure, or functioning of any U.S. labor organization is no easy task. Activists and experts have long argued about whether dysfunctional unions are best reformed from the top-down, bottom up, or some mix of the two approaches. For the past 65 years, the main locus of union democracy and reform struggles in the
(2024-02-16). Palestine Action Target Two Companies At Once, Complicit In Israel's Genocide. popularresistance.org Palestine Action targeted two companies complicit in Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza on Wednesday 14 February — shutting down one completely and shaming the other by painting it blood-red. | First, and the group "drenched" the Manchester offices of Bank of New York (BNY) Mellon in red paint, to symbolise the bank's complicity in Palestinian bloodshed. Activists also sprayed a message calling for Elbit to be shut down: | BNY Mellon invest over £10m in Elbit Systems, Israel's largest weapons firm, Elbit Systems, which provides 85% of Israel's military drone fleet and land based equipment, as well as m…
(2024-02-16). Beijing launches helicopter tours to the Great Wall of China. tvbrics.com 
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(2024-02-16). Sunday 2/18: Professor James Taylor on San Francisco's African American Reparations Advisory Committee. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco at Geary Blvd…
(2024-02-16). Sunday 2/25: John Lindsay-Poland: Police Demilitarization Now! indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109…
(2024-02-16). Sunday 3/10: Fred Glass "California Labor: Yesterday & Today" indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco CA 94109 | Join Zoom Meeting | zoom.us/j/91759639495?pwd=ZkViMWRyblZpRS8rTjdYSjBOTVQ2dz09…
(2024-02-16). Ukraine: 'Two years after the invasion, normalisation of war has led to a return of politics'. greenleft.org.au 
Green Left's Federico Fuentes interviewed Viktoriia Pihul , a council member of Ukrainian democratic socialist organisation Social Movement, regarding the situation in Ukraine two years after the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.
(2024-02-15). US Scholars to President Biden: You Must Act Now to Prevent Genocide in Gaza. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-15). No More Excuse for Surcharges: the Target for Precautionary Balances Has Been Reached. cepr.net 
Surcharges are additional fees that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) charges countries with relatively large and long-term loans. They significantly increase the debt payments that these countries must make to the Fund, siphoning away scarce foreign exchange and budget resources. Despite the fact that surcharges are not mentioned in the IMF's Articles of Agreement, the …
(2024-02-15). It's Time to End IMF Surcharges. The Fund Has Met Its Target for Its Precautionary Balances. cepr.net 
Surcharges are additional fees that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) charges countries with relatively large and long-term loans. They significantly increase the debt payments that these countries must make to the Fund, siphoning away scarce foreign exchange and budget resources. Despite the fact that surcharges are not mentioned in the IMF's Articles of Agreement, the …
(2024-02-15). Church of England Urges 'Israel' to Stop 'Relentless Bombardment'. english.almayadeen.net
(2024-02-15). Microsoft, OpenAI expose hackers using ChatGPT. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — OpenAI has said in a blogpost that in collaboration with Microsoft, they were able to identify and block five threat groups backed by nations that have been found to be using their Large Language Models in malicious activities such as preparing Phishing Scams, translating technical papers and writing and debugging potentially harmful codes.Through cooperation and information exchange with Microsoft, OpenAI says they were able to take down five malicious actors with ties to states: two threat actors from China, identified as Charcoal Typhoon and Salmon Typhoon; Crimson Sandstorm from Iran; Emerald…
(2024-02-15). UK anti-monarchists continue protests despite King Charles cancer. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Anti-royalists from the advocacy group Republic are continuing their fight for an end to Britain's monarchy, despite King Charles III's recent health struggles following a cancer diagnosis. The group believes that the end of Queen Elizabeth II's reign in 2022 has given momentum to their cause.Republic's chief executive, Graham Smith, emphasized that their focus is on the institution of the monarchy itself, rather than the people within it. Smith believes that the media coverage of royal events, such as births, deaths, and coronations, has shed light on the issues surrounding the monarchy, leading to le…
(2024-02-15). Alessandra Mussolini: from daughter of Benito Mussolini to Japanese popstar. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Meet Alessandra Mussolini, the daughter of the late Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and a former Japanese City Pop star in the 80s! Despite being a current member of the European Parliament, the current Italian politician released a Japanese City Pop album under the name of 'Amore' which was exclusive to the Japanese audience back then. Alfa Records released the album in 1982which was produced by Miki Curtis and had Mussolini sing in Japanese, English, and Italian.Our favorite song on the album has to go to '
(2024-02-15). Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey team up for 'Yes, And?' remix out this Friday. albawaba.com Fans of pop divas Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey are in for a treat this Friday, as the two singers have announced a remix of Grande's hit song 'Yes, And?' featuring Carey's vocals.The remix, which will be released on February 16, 2024, is a collaboration between the two vocal powerhouses, who have often been compared and praised for their impressive vocal ranges and whistle tones.Grande announced the remix on her Instagram account, posting a photo of herself and Carey in the studio, with the caption: "Dreams do come true. I can't wait for you to hear this. Thank you @mariahcarey for blessing me with your voice a…
(2024-02-15). Horoscope Tomorrow – Friday, February 16, 2024. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA Welcome to your daily horoscope for Friday, February 16, 2024. Today's celestial movements bring a blend of energies that will influence each zodiac sign in unique ways. Whether you're seeking guidance on matters of love, career, health, or personal growth, the stars have insights to offer. Embrace the wisdom of the cosmos as you navigate the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Let's explore what the universe has in store for you today. Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): | Today, Aries, you might feel a strong urge to take charge and lead others. Your asser…
(2024-02-15). 2 South African soldiers killed in DR Congo mortar attack. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – South Africa announced Thursday that two of its soldiers had been killed by mortar fire in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the country's first casualties since sending troops there."As a result of this indirect fire, two SANDF troops were killed and three were injured. According to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), the injured were sent to the nearest hospital in Goma for medical assistance.
(2024-02-15). Biden signs an order blocking Palestinians deportation. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The White House announced on Wednesday that U.S. President Joe Biden has signed an order shielding Palestinians in the United States from deportation for the next 18 months.According to a Biden administration source, the decision allows for the "deferred enforced departure" of some 6,000 Palestinians. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said in a statement that the humanitarian conditions in Gaza have significantly deteriorated.According to Sullivan, Biden's proposal would provide Palestinians in the United States with "a temporary safe haven." Anyone who willingly returns to the Palest…
(2024-02-15). Iran threatens to retaliate for ships seizure. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In response to a statement by the United States Department of Justice, the legal adviser to Iran's President told state media on Thursday that Iran will retaliate if its ships are seized.Department of Justice issued a statement announcing the seizure of more than 500,000 barrels of Iranian fuel to clamp down on the "Revolutionary Guards' financing network"."If an Iranian ship is seized, we will respond, and the legal path is not closed in this regard," said legal counsel Mohammad Dehghan, who was unable to confirm whether US officials had captured an Iranian vessel.Court decisions issued by Iran's legal…
(2024-02-15). PDF of February 15 issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF. Editorial: Stop the invasion of Rafah! Protest hits Hulu for defending genocide Download the PDF. More PDF back-issues here. |
(2024-02-15). The rising tide of factory farms: A look at the growing impact on animals, environment, and farmers. nationofchange.org There has been a 29 percent increase in cattle farms with 5,000 or more cattle since 2012, and a 17 percent increase in the largest chicken farms.
(2024-02-15). Columbia students confront Hillary Clinton with her war crimes. electronicintifada.net Why is Rep. Rashida Tlaib echoing Israel's lies about 7 October mass rape?
(2024-02-15). 32nd International Book Fair opens in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuba opens the 32nd Havana International Book Fair, with Brazil as guest of honor at a literary festival that will showcase more than three million works and a thousand novelties until Feb. 25.
(2024-02-15). Cuba celebrates anniversary of a famous cocktail. plenglish.com It was a celebration from Wednesday, Valentine's Day or Love and Friendship Day, when the workers of the facility celebrated three decades of the creation of the Arcoiris Plaza. | This drink is the signature cocktail of this establishment belonging to the Gran Caribe Hotel Group. | During a simple ceremony to reproduce the drink, its producer, multi-awarded bartender Eloy Hernández, recalled that with that mixture he won a cocktail competition held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of La Bodeguita del Medio Restaurant-Bar in the 1990s. | Later, he took the recipe to a contest in Peru, where it became internation…
(2024-02-15). Cuban Ambassador to Cambodia honored with the Order of Solidarity. plenglish.com Phnom Penh, Feb 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Ambassador to Cambodia, Liurka Rodríguez Barrios, received the Order of Solidarity in the Grade of Grand Officer, in recognition of her commendable work to strengthen ties of friendship and cooperation.
(2024-02-15). Cuban Prime Minister visited sustainable city and mosque in UAE. plenglish.com Abu Dhabi, Feb 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero toured the sustainable city of Masdar, located in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, as part of his last working day in the Arab country.
(2024-02-15). Eliades Ochoa to receive La Mar de Músicas award in Spain. plenglish.com Madrid, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuban musician Eliades Ochoa, one of the founders of the Buena Vista Social Club, will receive next July the La Mar de Músicas award at the Cartagena Festival (Spain).
(2024-02-15). oPt: An update from AFSC staff in Rafah. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: American Friends Service Committee | As Israeli forces prepare to invade Rafah, AFSC's Serena Awad describes the situation facing displaced Palestinians in Gaza. | Israeli troops are bombing Rafah and are now preparing for a ground invasion. Rafah is the last place in Gaza that has not yet been invaded and is also the key entry and distribution point for humanitarian aid. In a
(2024-02-15). Biden Urges House to Approve Bill With $14B to Israel and Cuts to UNRWA Funding. truthout.org The U.S. Senate has approved a $95 billion foreign aid package that includes $14 billion in military funding to Israel, despite the finding by the International Court of Justice that it is plausible Israel has committed acts of genocide in Gaza. The Senate bill passed on a 70-29 vote, though its fate remains uncertain in the Republican-controlled House, where Speaker Mike Johnson is demanding the… |
(2024-02-15). Biden's 'Top' Advisor for Latin America Resigns, Leaving Behind Zigzagging Strategy on Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
US President Joe Biden's top security advisor for Latin America, Juan González, has announced his resignation from his post—alleging personal issues as the reason—following his failure to fulfil the US's imperial regime change objectives against Venezuela. | The US official's resignation was confirmed by a National Security Council (NSC) spokesperson to Bloomberg News this Tuesday, February 13. | González's position included his participation in the negotiations that the US government has held with the Venezuelan authorities in recent years, leading to small and scattered de-escalations in their ille…
(2024-02-15). Capitalism and drug trafficking in Ecuador: Two sides of the same coin. cadtm.org
(2024-02-15). Kyrgyzstan Moved To Preemptively Discredit The US' Latest Meddling Scheme. thealtworld.com It took half a year to get everything into motion, but the US is now poised to go through with its destabilization plans on the pretext that Blinken signaled last month regarding Kyrgyzstan's impending FARA-inspired foreign agents in a replication of last spring's Georgian scenario. | Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov broke diplomatic protocol by publishing his response to a letter that he received from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in mid-January. It can be read in full
(2024-02-15). Bombing Muslims for Peace. tomdispatch.com Like many American boys of the baby-boomer generation, I played "war" with those old, olive-drab, plastic toy soldiers meant to evoke our great victory over the Nazis and "the Japs" during World War II. At age 10, I also kept a scrapbook of the 1973 Yom Kippur War between Israel and its various Arab enemies in the Middle East. It was, I suppose, an early sign that I would make both the military and the study of history into careers. I recall rooting for the Israelis, advertised then as crucial American allies, against Egypt, Syria, and other regional enemies at least ostensibly allied with the Soviet Union in tha…
(2024-02-15). Sunday 2/18: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…
(2024-02-15). Saturday 2/17: San Diego Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-02-15). Sunday 2/18: San Diego: Kids Unite for Change. indybay.org 880 Front St. and 221 W. Broadway | San Diego, CA…
(2024-02-15). Saturday 2/24: Webinar: Live from Jerusalem. indybay.org
(2024-02-15). Friday 2/23: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-02-15). Saturday 2/17: Stockton: Hands Off Rafah Emergency Action! indybay.org Stockton City Hall | 425 N El Dorado St | Stockton, CA…
(2024-02-15). Wednesday 2/21: USCPR Phone Zap for Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-02-15). Tuesday 2/27: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2024-02-15). Thursday 2/15: Sacramento: Hands Off Rafah! indybay.org Federal Building | 501 I St | Sacramento, CA…
(2024-02-15). POEM: Just stop. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-15). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 131: Israeli Snipers Force Dozens To Evacuate Hospital. popularresistance.org As ceasefire negotiations enter their second day in Cairo, fighting around Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis is intensifying—with dozens of Palestinians who have been sheltering inside forced to evacuate. Medicins Sans Frontiers (MSF) has said that there are about 400 patients in the hospital in critical condition. | "The situation is really critical for patients and we are worried about the future," said Guillemette Thomas of Medicins Sans Frontiers. | Right now, the main thing holding up truce negotiations is disagreements over the number of Palestinian prisoners who should be released as a part of the deal.
(2024-02-15). LAVC Media Arts Department – Full-Time Phantom Professor. indybay.org The Los Angeles Valley College Media Arts Department offers training in Cinema, Media Arts, Broadcasting, Journalism, or does it? News coverage raises questions about racketeering, fraud, fake degrees, fake credentials, etc . . . Now the problem may be broader than just Los Angeles Valley College.
(2024-02-15). Ecuador ratifies free trade agreement with China. america.cgtn.com 
This month, Ecuador became the fourth Latin American country to ratify a free trade agreement with China. | Ecuador's National Assembly approved the deal, marking a significant milestone in the country's economy. | CGTN correspondent Nicolás Suárez reports on what this agreement means for Ecuador's trade relations.
(2024-02-15). New York Fashion Week trends and the future of AI. america.cgtn.com 
For the past week, New York City has transformed itself into the fashion capital of the world, with the stylish set turning out to see models sashay down the runway. | Both storied and lesser-known designers have presented their 2024 Fall/Winter collections. | CGTN's Karina Mitchell reports on the trends and to find out just how important artificial intelligence and sustainability are to the collections.
(2024-02-15). UN warns conflict, climate change, food insecurity threaten global peace. america.cgtn.com 
The United Nations Security Council this week is meeting to discuss conflict, climate change and food insecurity. | Officials say all three are having an impact on global peace.
(2024-02-15). Will Valentine's Day spending help boost the U.S. economy? america.cgtn.com 
The National Retail Federation predicts that consumer spending for Valentine's Day in the U.S. will reach nearly $26 billion when all the data for this year is in. | Meantime, inflation remains high and retail sales for last month dipped in what could be seen as a danger sign for the economy.
(2024-02-15). Thursday 2/29: Insure our Future. indybay.org 1 Post Street, San Francisco…
(2024-02-15). Fascism seizes Ireland in the novel 'Prophet Song'. greenleft.org.au 
Bill Nevins revews Paul Lynch's Booker Prize-winning novel, set in a near-future Ireland, where fascists have come to power.
(2024-02-15). The Majestic Hippopotamus: Gentle Giants of the Waterways. pressenza.com 
by: Assaf Levy | The
(2024-02-15). "There's no explanation for Israel to be killing women and children," says Lula in Egypt. peoplesdispatch.org President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made harsh criticisms of Israel during a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, on Thursday, February 15. | "Brazil was a country that strongly condemned Hamas' position in the attack on Israel and the kidnapping of hundreds of people. And we condemn it and call it a terrorist act. But there is no explanation for Israel's behavior, under the pretext of defeating Hamas, to be killing women and children, something that has never been seen in any war that I know of," said Lula. | The Brazilian president's statement was made amid Israel's attack on the city of…
(2024-02-15). "There's no explanation for Israel to be killing women and children," says Lula in Egypt. peoplesdispatch.org President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made harsh criticisms of Israel during a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, on Thursday, February 15. | The Brazilian president's statement was made amid Israel's attack on the city of Rafah, on the border with Egypt, where about 1.4 million Palestinians, many of them refugees, are sheltered. On Tuesday, February 13,
(2024-02-15). Indonesian Defense Minister Declares Electoral Victory Ahead of Official Results. truthout.org Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto — a former U.S.-trained general in an army unit implicated in genocidal violence — declared victory Wednesday after polls closed in the archipelago nation's presidential election, although no winner has officially been announced. Unofficial results showed Prabowo, of the right-wing populist Gerindra party, with nearly 60% of the vote. |
(2024-02-15). 'Drop the Charges,' Says Amnesty Ahead of Key Julian Assange Hearing. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-15). Fatal Flaws Undermine America's Defense Industrial Base. thealtworld.com The first-ever US Department of Defense The report lays out a multitude of problems plaguing the US DIB including a lack of surge capacity, inadequate workforce, off-shore downstream suppliers, as well as insufficient "demand signals" to motivate private industry partners to produce what's needed, in the quanti…
(2024-02-15). Saturday 3/2: Sacramento: March & Rally for Voting Rights, Poverty Justice, Living Wage & More w/ CA PPC. indybay.org California State Capitol – West Steps | 1128 L Street | Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2024-02-15). We Think This Dystopia Is Normal Like People In Abusive Relationships Think It's Normal. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The single biggest obstacle to our freedom in the west is our widespread belief that we are free.
(2024-02-15). High-Speed Rail Authority Issues Draft 2024 Business Plan for Public Review and Comment. indybay.org There are more than 25 active construction sites in California's Central Valley, with the Authority having also fully environmentally cleared 422 miles of the high-speed rail program from the Bay Area to Los Angeles County.
(2024-02-15). Enabling Genocide: Trudeau, Joly and Poilievre. socialistproject.ca 
On December 29, 2023, the government of South Africa filed
(2024-02-15). Canadian Tire Fire #68: Resisting the Northvolt Battery Plant, Students Walkout Against Anti-Trans Laws, Palestine Solidarity Continues. itsgoingdown.org 
In today's column, we take a look at the forms of resistance taking shape against Quebec's Northvolt battery plant. We also look at responses to new anti-trans legislation in Alberta, and statistics around pre-trial detention in Ontario. Finally, we provide a roundup of Palestine solidarity actions and news over the last month. Resistance to Quebec's…
(2024-02-15). What Was COVID Really About? Triggering A Multi-Trillion Dollar Global Debt Crisis. "Ramping up an Imperialist Strategy"? globalresearch.ca If it was indeed about public health, why close down the bulk of health services and the global economy knowing full well what the implications would be? And why mount a military-style propaganda campaign to censor world-renowned scientists and terrorise entire populations…
(2024-02-15). Friday 2/23: UCSC's African American Theater Arts Troupe Presents: "Clyde's" indybay.org UCSC Theater Arts Main Stage…
(2024-02-15). Energy firms face legal threat over Israeli licences to drill for gas off Gaza. middleeasteye.net 
Energy firms face legal threat over Israeli licences to drill for gas off Gaza | Rights groups say exploration licences handed to companies in first weeks of war encroach on Palestinian waters and may amount to the war crime of pillaging | | A worker stands in front of the gas platform in…
(2024-02-15). Hamtramck, Mich., becomes first U.S. city to pass 'Move the Money' resolution. peoplesworld.org 
HAMTRAMCK, Mich.—In a historic move, the Hamtramck City Council has unanimously passed Resolution 2024-22, making Hamtramck the first city in the United States to adopt a "Move the Money" resolution. The resolution calls on Congress and the president to shift significant funds from the military budget towards funding essential social services programs. "Those billions of …
(2024-02-15). 'Unfathomable Catastrophe' Looms in Gaza. "Giving Israel a green light to do anything it wants." globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-15). Fake boobs and fake polls: Nine News' L-NP protection racket. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-15). Heavy US and British Bombing Reported in Yemen's Hodeidah Province. news.antiwar.com A series of US and British airstrikes were reported in Yemen's western Red Sea province of Hodeidah on Wednesday as the US continues its heavy bombing campaign against the Houthis. A correspondent for Al Mayadeen reported that Hodeidah was hit at least nine times throughout the day. Yemen's Saba news agency reported that US and …
(2024-02-15). Egypt Building Walled Camp in Sinai Desert to Absorb Palestinian Refugees from Gaza. news.antiwar.com Egypt is building an 8-square-mile walled enclosure in the Sinai Desert near Gaza to prepare for an influx of Palestinian refugees as Israel is vowing to launch an assault on Rafah, which borders Egypt and is packed with about 1.5 million Palestinians. The revelation of Egypt's construction, which was reported by The Wall Street Journal …
(2024-02-15). House Intel Chair Accused of Disclosing National Security 'Threat' to Get Ukraine Aid Passed. news.antiwar.com Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH), chair of the House Intelligence Committee, made a vague public warning on Wednesday about an unspecified "serious national security threat," prompting accusations that he did so to pressure the House to pass the $95 billion foreign military aid bill that just made it through the Senate. US officials later told the media that …
(2024-02-15). House Passes Bill To Work Against Countries Normalizing With Syria. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday, the House passed a bill that prohibits the US from opening diplomatic relations with the Syrian government of Bashar al-Assad and expands harsh sanctions on Syria to prevent other countries from normalizing with Syria. The Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act passed in a vote of 389-32, demonstrating broad bipartisan support for the economic war against …
(2024-02-15). Israel Scoffs at Reported US Post-War Gaza Peace Plan. news.antiwar.com Israeli officials on Thursday scoffed at a long-term peace plan the US is reportedly working on that includes a path toward a Palestinian state. According to The Washington Post, the US and several Arab nations are rushing to complete the proposal, which includes a "firm timeline" for the establishment of a Palestinian state. But Israeli …
(2024-02-15). Democracy Now! 2024-02-15 Thursday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Thursday, February 15, 2024 | Democracy Now! Thursday, February 15, 2024…
(2024-02-15). Democracy Now! 2024-02-15 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for February 15, 2024; Doctor Reports on Bombing of Nasser Hospital Just Before Israeli Troops Storm Complex; "I Always Imagine Myself Being Blown Up": Journalist in Rafah on Dire Situation as Invasion Looms; Kenneth Roth: Only Joe Biden Has Power to Stop "Massive Bloodshed" of a Rafah Invasion; "Obscene": Biden Pushes House to Approve Bill with $14B in Military Aid to Israel, Cuts UNRWA Funding | Headlines for February 15, 2024; Doctor Reports on Bombing of Nasser Hospital Just Before Israeli Troops Storm Complex; "I Always Imagine Myself Being Blown Up": J…
(2024-02-15). Protests Erupt in South Korea Over Plans to Increase Work Day. covertactionmagazine.com Part of mounting popular disaffection against South Korea's conservative leader whom the RAND Corporation branded as a "perfect partner" for the U.S. South Korea is hitting the headlines again but not for the reasons that its leaders would like. Protests have erupted in the wake of a new law supported by South Korean President Yoon …
(2024-02-15). Week 2 of the #FluorideLawsuit: EPA Rests Their Case, Admits Harm Related to Fluoride Exposure. thelastamericanvagabond.com The second week of the historic fluoride lawsuit has come to an end in San Francisco. What's next in the ongoing push to force the U.S. EPA to ban water fluoridation? SAN FRANCISCO — On Tuesday morning, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finished presenting their expert witnesses, and rested their case in the second
(2024-02-15). Australia Approves Motion Urging Britain To Return Julian Assange. popularresistance.org Australia's prime minister and federal members of Parliament approved a motion Wednesday to return Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to Australia. | MP Andrew Wilkie introduced the motion arguing that Assange should be freed from a British prison where he has spent nearly five years and returned to Australia as Britain's High Court will hear Assange's appeal next week against his extradition to the United States on espionage charges. | "It will send a very powerful political signal to the British government and to the U.S. government that the British government should not entertain the idea of Mr. Assange being ex…
(2024-02-15). Inflation is Increasing in America. Latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) Report: The 'Soft Landing' Plane Is Still Circling. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-15). Lower Your Blood Pressure with This Simple Exercise. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-15). Turbo Brain Cancer Due to University COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in the United States. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-15). DNC-GOP Confrontation: US Senate Wants to Codify 'Ukraine Aid' by Making It An Impeachable Offense. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-15). The Arab 'Political Influencer' as Commodity. orinocotribune.com By Nidal Khalaf — February 13, 2024 | The Arab national cause and the war imposed on the Palestinian people has never been and will never be about individuals. Even those heroes who sacrifice the most precious thing a human being can possess and break the barriers of fear and submission with their bodies, even their actions are only valuable in terms of their impact on the community. | However, we live in a world where the individual is manufactured to be an end in itself. Within the existing consumerist system, the individual becomes a commodity that is bought and sold according to the benefit it provides t…
(2024-02-15). Comicomment: Lingering shadows of the East Palestine train derailment. ecns.cn One year ago, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, displacing a community, jeopardizing health, harming the local environment, and exposing the country's inability to handle disasters effectively. Now, a year later, federal and local officials insist East Palestine and the surrounding regions are safe, health issues still linger there.
(2024-02-15). Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, 24, killed in car crash. ecns.cn Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum and his Rwandan coach Gervais Hakizimana were killed in a car crash along with his coach at around 11 p.m. Sunday local time in Kenya, according to the Associated Press.
(2024-02-15). Vessel expelled from South China Sea waters. ecns.cn On Sunday evening, the China Coast Guard announced that it had expelled a Philippine coast guard vessel that had repeatedly intruded into waters near Huangyan Island in South China Sea, emphasizing that the Chinese side's responses were "professional and standardized".
(2024-02-15). Open-air markets bolster Beijing's street vending economy. ecns.cn Spring Festival decorations such as lanterns and couplets are sold at the Shahe Market on Jan 7."Together, we have located more such markets in the suburbs of Beijing, and I am planning to visit them one by one.""ÄÄ"ÄÄA visitor gets a taste of the market.
(2024-02-15). Securities regulator picks 'major' money market funds. ecns.cn China's securities regulator recently identified a number of newly designated major money market fund products and has put them under enhanced oversight, as part of the country's efforts to anchor investors' expectations and promote the sound development of its capital market.
(2024-02-15). Beautiful Kashgar steals festive television spotlight. ecns.cn This year's China Central Television Spring Festival Gala established a branch venue in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, specifically in Kashgar in the southwestern part of the region.
(2024-02-15). Experts: Rate cuts hold key to recovery. ecns.cn China needs further monetary accommodation to reinforce the recent signs of a recovery in demand, with more interest rate cuts needed in order to ease corporate financing burdens and household mortgage costs, political advisers and exper…
(2024-02-15). Xi, Peng Liyuan extend Chinese New Year greetings to U.S. Lincoln High School teachers, students. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Sunday replied to a Chinese New Year greeting card from teachers and students of U.S. Lincoln High School, extending their best wishes of the Year of the Dragon.
(2024-02-15). China's top diplomat to attend Munich Security Conference, visit Spain and France. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the 60th Munich Security Conference and visit Spain and France, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday at a news conference.
(2024-02-15). Hong Kong fans to get 50% refund for Messi no-show match. ecns.cn Thousands of soccer fans, some of whom had reportedly paid up to HK$5,000 ($639) to watch an exhibition match in Hong Kong in which Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi failed to play, can get a 50-percent refund on their tickets.
(2024-02-15). Cradle of Civilization: Langzhong ancient city. ecns.cn
(2024-02-15). Hainan expands visa-free entry categories. ecns.cn The reasons for applying for visa-free entry to China's Hainan province have been expanded for nationals of several countries, China's National Immigration Administration announced on Friday.
(2024-02-15). China records nearly 5 bln domestic trips in 2023. ecns.cn A total of 4.89 billion domestic trips were made in China in 2023, marking a year-on-year increase of 93 percent, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Friday.
(2024-02-15). Molly Show: Why did artist Zhang dare not draw the pupils of a dragon?>. ecns.cn huà lóng di«én jƒ´ng means to bring the painted dragon, or Loong, to life by putting in the pupils of its eyes."ÄÄ…
(2024-02-15). Drums beat at foot of Mount Tai to welcome Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Powerful drum beats resounded in Tianwai Village, Tai'an, east China's Shandong Province. People beat the traditional "Taishan Shengshi Drums" to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
(2024-02-15). Insights丨Former official of WEF: China's economic shift promising through sustainable development. ecns.cn Claude Smadja, Former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, noted during an exclusive interview with China News Network that China has achieved tremendous progress in many areas including artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and electric cars.
(2024-02-15). International experts expect more Chinese wisdom to fuel global growth in 2024 | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn With Chinese New Year 2024 arriving, international experts sent their good wishes for the coming year to the Chinese people in recent interviews with China News Network.
(2024-02-15). Molly Show: Does the Dragon Gate really exist?>. ecns.cn yú yuè lóng mén, literally, means a carp leaps over Longmen, a dangerous and high obstacle, to become a dragon, or Loong.
(2024-02-15). International experts expect further advances in China | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn As the world celebrates the coming of the Year of the Dragon, global experts send their greetings."China has made the right kinds of investments for the real economy to prosper," said David Blair, vice president and senior economist at the Center for China and Globalization, in an interview with China News Network. He expects the Chinese economy to grow further over the next decade.
(2024-02-15). Chinese, U.S. musicians sing to celebrate coming of spring. ecns.cn Spring is the season of rebirth and renewal. Wu Rina, an Ewenki ethnic musician and professor at the School of Music of Minzu University of China, and Mark Levine, an American professor and country musician at the same university, jointly performed the song "Spring is coming," which was composed by the late Mongolian singer Buren Bayaer.
(2024-02-15). Giant pandas send Lunar New Year greetings from China. ecns.cn Staff members held giant panda cubs during a group appearance event at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. | Giant pandas at Chongqing Zoo extended their Chinese New Year's greetings. They feasted on fruits and bamboo, symbolizing a bountiful harvest."ÄÄ…
(2024-02-15). Molly Show: Idioms convey best wishes for an auspicious Year of the Dragon. ecns.cn 2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. In Chinese culture, the dragon (or Loong), one of the totems of Chinese civilization, is a symbol of auspiciousness, authority, and rarity. "ÄÄ…
(2024-02-15). International experts expect the Chinese economy to flourish with more technological breakthroughs | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn As the world celebrates the coming of the Year of the Dragon, global experts send their greetings. Rana Mitter, ST Lee Chair in US-Asia Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School, expects the Chinese economy to prosper in the years to come by opening markets, maintaining regional stability, and deepening cooperation.
(2024-02-15). Chinese New Year fireworks light up Hong Kong. ecns.cn After a four-year hiatus since 2020, a Lunar New Year fireworks display once again lit up the night sky of Victoria Harbor of Hong Kong Sunday."ÄÄ…
(2024-02-15). Culture Fact: Long history of the loong in Chinese culture. ecns.cn The Year of the Dragon brings enthusiasm and vibrancy. Red lanterns, auspicious red envelopes and couplets, exquisite paper-cut window decorations, and delicate dim sum—elements of the dragon, or Chinese loong, can be seen everywhere in daily life. What does the loong mean to the Chinese people? As we navigate through the historical traces, we seek to uncover its spiritual nature.
(2024-02-15). Americans deserve fairer social security taxes. mronline.org 
Social Security has been a financial rock for seniors ever since benefits first began flowing in 1940.
(2024-02-15). Cop City's 'Ivory Tower': Georgia State University is ground zero for militarized policing. mronline.org 
While often perceived as institutions of knowledge and progress, universities actively contribute to the myth that policing and prisons keep us safe.
(2024-02-15). Israel lays siege to Gaza hospital as Rafah stares death in the face. mronline.org The human rights group Al-Haq warned that such an assault on Rafah "will result in thousands of Palestinian civilians killed on a scale that has not been witnessed in the previous four months of Israel's genocidal military campaign against Gaza."
(2024-02-15). The Organism as a Subject: Hegel on Nature, Subjectivity, and Interconnectedness. mronline.org 
In his thesis entitled Agency and Organisation, Rasmus Haukedal highlights the remarkable mutual relevance of recent theoretical trends in biology and the dialectical approach to (living) nature as developed by Hegel, Engels, and others (Haukedal 2022).
(2024-02-15). Did Wall Street Just End the Class War? scheerpost.com 
By Les Leopold / Substack All workers can become capitalists, all workers can become rich! That's the future of the economy according to the infamous Wall Street buyout firm, KKR, (formerly Kohlberg Kravis, Roberts & Co.) Today, KKR says that the iron laws of capitalism don't have to pit workers against bosses. They claim …
(2024-02-15). Ellen Brown: Defusing the Derivatives Time Bomb: Some Proposed Solutions. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-15). As GQ Absorbs Pitchfork, Music Media Becomes Even More Male-Centric. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-15). Australian PM Albanese and 85 Other MPs Vote to End Assange Incarceration. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-15). Poor and Low-Income Voters Are a Sleeping Giant. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-15). Privacy Isn't Dead. Far From It. scheerpost.com 
By Jason Kelley / Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) The fact that you're reading this means that you probably care deeply about the issue of privacy, which warms our hearts. Unfortunately, even though you care about privacy, or perhaps because you care so much about it, you may feel that there's not much you (or anyone) …
(2024-02-15). Super Bowl Propaganda: Patriots' Robert Kraft's Ties to Israel Explained. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-15). Feb 15, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
‚ô´ Song of the Volga Boatmen — Mikhail Kruglov (basso profondo) What's Really Happening and What Do We Do about it? Part 2, by Roger Tucker A Postcard From The Far Side of Despair, by Aurelien John Mearsheimer: How to Know When a Country is Behaving Rationally America's Real Adversaries are Its European and Other Allies, by Michael Hudson Science & the Quest for Harmony, by Lucy Wyatt Tucker Slayed the Mainstream Media Dragon, by Ron Paul The Age of Zugzwang: The Merciless Grip of Geostrategic Logic, by Big Serge Is America the Real Victim of Anti-Russia Sanctions, by Arnaud Bertrand Atroc…
(2024-02-15). Investigation launched after skull found next to graveyard. sanews.gov.za Investigation launched after skull found next to graveyard | Police in Mbuzini, Mpumalanga, have opened an investigation following the discovery of a human skull next to a graveyard and railway line on 13 February 2024. | While performing their duties, police received information from the community about a human skull found at Hhoyi Trust next to Mbuzini. | The police responded and upon arrival found the skull on the ground. Other relevant stakeholders were summoned to the scene. An inquest has been opened. | "Currently, police are working hard to get the identity of the person whose skull belongs to, hence any m…
(2024-02-15). Northern Cape man sentenced for child pornography. sanews.gov.za Northern Cape man sentenced for child pornography | The South African Police Service (SAPS) Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola has welcomed the eight year sentence handed down to a 45-year-old for possession of child pornographic material. | This as the De Aar Regional Court sentenced John Henry Meiring on Wednesday. | Lieutenant-General Otola commended Lieutenant Colonel Marli Strydom for her relentless efforts that led to the arrest of the accused on 22 February 2022 and for the conviction and sentencing. | The South African Police Service, Serial and Electronic Crime Invest…
(2024-02-15). Parly keen to see NLC prosecutions. sanews.gov.za Parly keen to see NLC prosecutions | The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition on Wednesday committed to doing everything in its power to ensure that criminals involved in the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) corruption are brought to book. | The committee received an update from the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) regarding its investigations into the NLC and another from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) on cases referred to it. | "We want to assure the South African public that this committee is determined to see the criminals prosecuted," said Committee Chairperson Judy Hermans.
(2024-02-15). Iraq: ISHM: February 8 – 15, 2024. reliefweb.int Country: Iraq | Source: Enabling Peace in Iraq Center | Key Takeaways: | Lawmakers Boycott Meeting To Discuss Response To U.S. Airstrikes; Talks On Ending Coalition Presence Resume In Baghdad; Sudani Heads To Amsterdam — On February 10, Iraq's parliament failed to convene a session scheduled to discuss a response to repeated U.S. airstrikes against Iran-backed Iraqi militias. News reports indicated that only 77 lawmakers were present, while a great majority of representatives, including many from the Coordination Framework which had called for the session, chose to boycott it. The widespread boycott trig…
(2024-02-15). Hezbollah Continues Striking Israeli Occupation Sites near Lebanon Border. english.almanar.com.lb 
In support of the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza and in light of the Israeli aggression on the various South Lebanon villages, the Islamic Resistance continued striking the Zionist occupation sites near Lebanon border. Hezbollah military media issued consecutive statements to illustrate the attacks and their outcomes. The first statement mentioned that the Islamic …
(2024-02-15). Yemeni media outlets report new US-UK attack on Hodeidah. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2024-02-15). Israeli media outlets report interception of aerial target over Acre. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-15). Yemeni Naval Missiles Strike American Ship "Star Iris" in Red Sea, British Ship "LYCAVITOS" in Gulf of Aden. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Yemeni navy carried out a new attack on a US vessel in support of the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza against the Zionist aggression and as a retaliation to the American-British aggression on Yemen. The statement mentioned that naval forces of the Yemeni Armed Forces targeted the American ship "Star Iris" in the …
(2024-02-15). Israeli media outlets report several explosions in Kiryat Shmona. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-15). Israeli media outlets report a second missiles barrage fired from Lebanon at Kiryat Shmona. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-15). In a preliminary response to the Israeli massacres in Nabatiyeh and Sawwaneh, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted Kiryat Shmona settlement with tens of Katyusha rockets: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-15). Yemeni Navy carries out a military operation targeting the British ship "LYCAVITOS" while sailing in the Gulf of Aden: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-15). Israeli artillery targets the southern towns of Rub Al-Tlateen and Markaba as well as Wadi Slouki area. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2024-02-15). Foreign media outlets report diesel leakage from oil tanker damaged in Gulf of Aden. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-15). Part 1] Questions & answers on China as a major creditor power by Éric Toussaint. cadtm.org
(2024-02-15). Russia: Origin and consequences of the debt repudiation of February 10, 1918. cadtm.org
(2024-02-15). Why the 1953 cancellation of German debt won't be reproduced for Greece and Developing Countries. cadtm.org
(2024-02-15). Why the Marshall Plan ? cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-15). World: Director-General reaffirms FAO's commitment to support G20 Brazilian Presidency, urges action on food security and climate. reliefweb.int Country: World | Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations | QU Dongyu participated in a high-level event in Rome to highlight the need for financing to transform agrifood systems | 15/02/2024 | Rome– At a High-Level event organized by the Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the United Nations Rome-based agencies and In a keyn…
(2024-02-15). At Stanford University, Hundreds Mobilize Again This Week for Sit-in Defense. indybay.org On Monday Feb 12, hundreds of students, faculty and community members joined a second emergency rally in White Plaza to support Stanford students participating in the Sit-In to Stop Genocide. The sit-in urgently called for Hands off Rafah, where Israel invasion began terrorizing Palestinians refugees. Photo thanks to Len and Nancy. They were part of a contingent of community members who traveled from San Jose to support students at Stanford in Palo Alto.
(2024-02-15). Preparing for a Chinese New Year dinner party with Martha Stewart. america.cgtn.com 
Martha Stewart is synonymous with excellence in cooking, decorating and entertaining. | She and fashion designer Andy Yu (@49andrewyu) team up to show us their preparations for a festive Chinese New Year dinner party. | We join them in Stewart's upstate New York home as they cook, eat and swap stories about Chinese culture.
(2024-02-15). Early detection crucial for treatment of childhood cancer. sanews.gov.za Early detection crucial for treatment of childhood cancer | The Department of Health has encouraged healthcare workers and communities to be mindful of early signs of childhood cancer. | Identifying these signs, according to the department, can lead to early detection and the successful management of childhood cancers, resulting in better outcomes. | The call was made as South Africa joins the global community in commemorating International Childhood Cancer Day on Thursday to raise awareness about childhood cancers and to express support for children and adolescents living with cancer, survivors, and their famili…
(2024-02-15). Two SANDF soldiers killed in DRC, three wounded. sanews.gov.za Two SANDF soldiers killed in DRC, three wounded | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) confirmed on Wednesday that three soldiers were killed and two injured in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). | This, according to a statement released yesterday, was after a mortar bomb landed inside one of the South African contingency military bases. | The soldiers are part of the Southern African Development Community Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC) deployed to support and assist government of the second-largest country in Africa to restore peace, security and stability. | "As a resu…
(2024-02-15). THE NARCISSISTIC WESTERN ELITES: AN OPERATIONS MANUAL. sonar21.com 
all-nazi-scum | The last few years have been years of miscalculation for the West. Big things have been planned and put into action, and failed. All the wars, all the sanctions, all domestic and economic 'initiatives', and all responses to what the adversaries have done are failing or have already failed. In fact, the failure of any venture by the West has become almost guaranteed. This has a lot of people scratching their heads — they simply can't fathom how this can happen. | At the same time the real goals of the western political class have come under increased scrutiny. Everything they do seems to b…
(2024-02-15). Israel's Genocidal War After Four Months. cadtm.org
(2024-02-15). Selected Articles: Kiev Regime Sharply Divided: Just Killed French Mercenaries. False Flag Operation Intent on Framing Russia? President Macron Cancels His Trip to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca 
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(2024-02-15). A new wave of land grabs strikes Tanzania. cadtm.org
(2024-02-15). Community First campaigns for transparency, big solutions. greenleft.org.au
(2024-02-15). Health worker: 'Everyone with a conscience must come together to stop Israel's ethnic cleansing'. greenleft.org.au
(2024-02-15). Labor's council demerge bill a 'sleight of hand'. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-15). NSW gay hate report recommends new inquests, police education. greenleft.org.au
(2024-02-15). Round-the-clock People's Picket for Palestine sets up at Prime Minister's office. greenleft.org.au
(2024-02-15). Turn your back on Ziggy Marley's sell-out. greenleft.org.au
(2024-02-15). Victoria's ties with Israel's defence industry protested. greenleft.org.au
(2024-02-15). South Africa's failed infrastructure privatisation and deregulation. cadtm.org Introduction
| The South African state is commonly said to be 'failing' — not only because yet again at the end of 2023, a recession hit. An alleged fiscal crisis, in the form of a public debt to GDP ratio in excess of 70 percent (mostly due to Covid-19 revenue shrinkage), prevents the kind of institutional rescue and expansion of infrastructure and services typical of prior eras of developmental- or welfare-state construction.
| A typical articulation of the terrain of infrastructure financing (…) | – |
(2024-02-15). Gà∂zler 26 ≈ûubat'a àßevrildi: ƒ∞srail'e kà∂tຠhaber, Türkiye Uluslararasƒ± Adalet Divanƒ±'nda Gazzelilerin hakkƒ±nƒ± arayacak. img.piri.net TBMM Adalet Komisyonu Ba≈ükanƒ± ve AK Parti ƒ∞stanbul Milletvekili Càºneyt Yàºksel, Avrupa Birliƒüi Karma Parlamento Komisyonu E≈ü Ba≈ükanƒ± ve AK Parti ƒ∞stanbul Milletvekili ƒ∞smail Emrah Karayel, Anayasa Komisyonu àúyesi ve AK Parti Denizli Milletvekili Cahit àñzkan ile Gàºney Afrika Cumhuriyeti'nin ƒ∞srail aleyhine Uluslararasƒ± Adalet Divanƒ±nda aàßtƒ±ƒüƒ± "soykƒ±rƒ±m" davasƒ&plu…
(2024-02-15). Global research network to combat deadly Strep A infections. imperial.ac.uk Imperial and US scientists are spearheading a multi-institution network to research bacterial cause of sepsis and heart damage in children.
(2024-02-15). New Global BRICS Driving Emerging Architecture. infobrics.org An association of five emerging economies popularly referred to as BRICS under Russia's presidency (2024) has begun its work with the first meeting of of Sherpas/Sous-Sherpas…
(2024-02-15). Northern Sea Route as an Essential Element to Harness India's Interests in the Arctic. infobrics.org Fostering Sustainable Growth: India's Role in the Northern Sea Route Development…
(2024-02-15). Russia's Novatek Sets up China Office to Market Gas Amid Sanctions. infobrics.org Russian natural gas producer Novatek is building a new China-based team to explore marketing the fuel, sources familiar with the plans said, as U.S. sanctions thwart plans for exports from its new multi-billion dollar Arctic project. The move illustrates Russian energy companies' continued pivot to Asia, especially China, after the Ukraine conflict cut off their access to markets in Europe…
(2024-02-15). British media demands continued support for Ukraine despite domestic economic pains. infobrics.org UK will face long-term cost of Brexit, warns Goldman Sachs.
(2024-02-15). American strategists fearing war with Russia. infobrics.org An American think tank recently published a report stating that US "hardline policies" in post-Ukrainian conflict Europe could lead Washington and Moscow to a direct war.
(2024-02-15). US Senate wants to codify 'Ukraine aid' by making it impeachable offense. infobrics.org While the DNC will have a very difficult task pushing the bill's adoption by the House, if they succeed, the so-called "Ukraine aid" would effectively be codified and even made into an impeachable offense. This is extremely important for the neoliberal and neocon warmongers in Washington DC as it would force any future president to comply with the bill. This can be seen as a way of using the system to ensure that Democrats' decisions are not legally overturned by any future potentially non-DNC administration.
(2024-02-15). Lebanon: Displacement Tracking Matrix: Mobility Snapshot – Round 24 (15 February 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Lebanon | Source: International Organization for Migration | Please refer to the attached file. | Since October 8 there has been an increase in cross-border incidents between Israel and Lebanon, resulting in the displacement of people both within the South and elsewhere within the country. Since October 10, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) has been conducting the daily monitoring of population movements. The objective of the exercise is to inform preparedness and response planning.
(2024-02-15). Registered IDP area baseline assessment: Ukraine – Round 32 (January 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Ukraine | Source: International Organization for Migration | Please refer to the attached file. | OVERVIEW | The Registered IDP Area Baseline Assessment provides granular data on the number and geographic location of officially registered internally displaced people (IDPs). This report assesses registered IDP presence at the raion level, also mapping the recorded change since the previous round. Round 32 presents the data of the registered IDP population disaggregated by sex, age and state-recognised disability status. | The data collected for the Area Baseline Assessment Round 32 reflects the up-t…
(2024-02-15). Arabs Divided on ICJ Ruling. libya360.wordpress.com As'ad AbuKhalil South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arriving in Cairo for a. peace summit on Oct. 21, 2023. (GovernmentZA, Flickr, CC BY-ND 2.0) Israel will forever be stained with the label of genocide and its supporters will always be accused of supporting genocide after the International Court of Justice ruled last month that there was prima…
(2024-02-15). Australian Lawmakers Call for Julian Assange's Release Ahead of Extradition Appeal. libya360.wordpress.com Tanupriya Singh The motion in parliament, which was supported by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has called for the return of imprisoned WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to his family in Australia. Assange is days away from a final court hearing in the UK against his extradition to the US. On February 14, lawmakers in Australia's parliament…
(2024-02-15). From the Cities to the Countryside, Armed Resistance is Spreading in the West Bank. libya360.wordpress.com Shatha Hanaysha A FUNERAL CEREMONY HELD FOR PALESTINIANS KILLED IN RAIDS AND ATTACKS BY ISRAELI FORCES IN JENIN ON NOVEMBER 17, 2023. (PHOTO: MAHMOUD NASSER/APA IMAGES) Armed resistance in the West Bank had been concentrated in larger cities, but since October 7 it is spreading. "Resistance in Azzun used to be non-armed," a resident of…
(2024-02-15). Naledi Pandor: "The World is Allowing Israel to Ignore the ICJ Rulings" libya360.wordpress.com Palestine Chronicle Arkan was born in a displacement camp in Rafah. (Photo: Mahmoud Ajjour, The Palestine Chronicle) Minister Naledi Pandor says South Africa is "horrified" at what is happening in Rafah, and questions why no measures are being taken to put a peacekeeping force in place in Gaza to protect innocent civilians. South Africa's Minister…
(2024-02-15). Silencing Francesca Albanese. libya360.wordpress.com Eugene Doyle It was with a sense of disgust rather than despair that I read in the Jerusalem Post this week: "'Antisemitic' UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese banned from Israel." We're being gas-lighted again and this is a chance to push back against the narrative that to support victims of Israel is to somehow be…
(2024-02-15). UN Relief Chief Martin Griffiths: Safe Zones in Gaza are an 'Illusion'. libya360.wordpress.com Al Mayadeen Today in Rafah, despite the chaos, continued bombardment, the fear and the ongoing displacement, UNRWA teams are still working and delivering critical food supplies. UNRWA UN Relief Chief Martin Griffiths has addressed "Israel's" invasion of Rafah and its call for the evacuation of Palestinians, saying there exists zero safe zones in Gaza. UN…
(2024-02-15). War with Hezbollah — the 'Most Deadly War of All' According to Zionist Experts. libya360.wordpress.com Vanessa Beeley Hezbollah missile launchers in all areas of Lebanon The worst fears of the Zionist entity on the precipice of escalated military confrontation with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon are compiled in a 130-page-report entitled 'The Most Deadly War of All'. [Thank you to Resistance News Network (RNN) on Telegram for alerting me to this report] The…
(2024-02-15). Why Israel's War on UNRWA is So Sinister. libya360.wordpress.com William Van Wagenen Tel Aviv's goal of dismantling the UN agency in the name of security is a strategic move aimed not only at depriving Palestinian refugees of lifesaving assistance, but completely eradicating the notion that they will one day return to the lands they were expelled from. The UN Relief and Works Agency for…
(2024-02-15). Probe of Indianapolis police practices reveals complete lack of accountability. peoplesworld.org 
INDIANAPOLIS—In the span of just seven weeks in August and September 2023, more people died at the hands of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) than in all of 2022. Following this wave killings, the IndyStar began tracking police shootings in the city. The Star reported that 17 officer-involved shootings occurred in 2023—nine of them …
(2024-02-15). IDF Storms Nasser Hospital, Killing at Least 1 and Injuring Many More. truthout.org Israeli forces on Thursday stormed the largest hospital in southern Gaza, ignoring warnings from United Nations officials, humanitarian groups, and the facility's administrators that such a raid would put the lives of patients and people sheltering there at dire risk. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reportedly destroyed the southern wall of the Nasser Hospital complex in Khan Younis and started… |
(2024-02-15). Hezbollah Fires Rockets at Northern Israel After Deadliest Day of Strikes. news.antiwar.com Mourners were out in numbers in southern Lebanon Thursday following the single deadliest day of Israeli airstrikes against the border region in some four months of escalating violence. Wednesday's attacks appeared to be the start of a new campaign, as additional Israeli attacks were reported in the south on Thursday, leading to criticism by Lebanese …
(2024-02-15). Cuban President highlights proposals of the Havana Book Fair. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel today highlighted the varied and excellent program presented by the 32nd Havana International Book Fair for the Cuban families.
(2024-02-15). Emirati companies interested in Cuban biotechnological products. plenglish.com Dubai Feb 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero held talks today with companies from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) interested in commercializing Cuban biotechnological products, such as Heberprot-P and Melagenia Plus.
(2024-02-15). Equipment donated in France for the preparation of Cuban athletes. plenglish.com Paris, Feb 15 (Prensa Latina) The city of Tremblay-en-France donated today bodybuilding equipment to the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation of Cuba (INDER), as part of a project aimed at supporting the preparation of athletes qualified for Paris-2024.
(2024-02-15). Contract Faculty Wrest Neutrality From New York University. popularresistance.org Contingent professors scored a victory January 3 when they got New York University to agree to a union election this semester, and to remain neutral during the process. The election is scheduled for February 27 and 28. If they vote yes, Contract Faculty United (CFU)-UAW Local 7902 will become the largest union in the country of full-time, non-tenure-track faculty at a private university, with 950 members. | Nationwide, two-thirds of faculty positions are contingent—meaning they lack the possibility of tenure. Many are adjunct instructors, who are hired on a course-by-course, semester-by-semester basis and t…
(2024-02-15). Parliament votes in favour of bringing Assange home. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-15). Israel's Gaza War Threatens to Shut Down West's Fifth-Gen Fighter Programme. A Dutch Court Has Halted Worldwide Production of the F-35. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-15). Former Mossad official: Children in Gaza over the age of 4 deserve to be starved. mondoweiss.net 
In an interview on Israeli television, former Mossad official Rami Igra said all Palestinians in Gaza over the age of 4 are "involved" and deserve to face Israel's collective punishment policy of withholding food and humanitarian aid.
(2024-02-15). Reflections of Horror, Remembrance and Our Refusal to Forgive. counterpunch.org 
(2024-02-15). Resistance to Foreign Wars Is a Broad Public Demand in the US. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-15). Chicago Organizers Defeat Police Tech in Ongoing Fight for Community Safety. truthout.org "Every interaction between Black and Brown community members and CPD responding to a gunshot alert is dangerous. It puts people at risk of violence and harm," says Stop ShotSpotter organizer Navi Heer. In this week's episode of "Movement Memos," host Kelly Hayes talks with two organizers from Chicago's Stop ShotSpotter campaign, which claimed a major victory this week… |
(2024-02-15). Flying kites for the children of Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
Children and families flew kites for the children of Gaza at Lermont-Wiradguri Park in Bathurst. Kerry Smith reports.
(2024-02-15). Countdown To Day X: Denying Assange's Freedom Of Expression. popularresistance.org WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his legal team assert that extradition to the United States would be a "flagrant denial" of his rights to freedom of expression because the charges criminalize Assange for engaging in journalism. | When Assange was first charged, Ben Wizner of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Jameel Jaffer of the Knight First Amendment Institute declared, "The [computer offense] characterizes everyday journalistic practices as part of a criminal conspiracy. Cultivating a source, protecting a source's identity, communicating with a source securely—the indictment describes all…
(2024-02-15). Countdown To Day X: Assange & The 'Political Offense' Exception. thedissenter.org 
Editor's Note: Ahead of a major appeal hearing before the British High Court of Justice on February 20 and 21, the "Countdown To Day X" series will highlight key aspects of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's appeal against extradition to the United States. | The legal team for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange contends that District Court Judge Vanessa Baraitser erred by failing to recognize that it was an "abuse of process" for the United States government to seek Assange's extradition for political offenses. They hope the British High Court of Justice will reconsider this aspect of the ca…
(2024-02-15). UK Steps Up War On Whistleblower Journalism. popularresistance.org It was the afternoon of May 17 2023 and I had just arrived at London's Luton Airport. I was on my way to the city of my birth to visit my family. Before landing, the pilot instructed all passengers to have their passports ready for inspection immediately upon disembarking the plane. Just then, I noticed a six-strong squad of stone-faced plainclothes British counter-terror officers waited on the tarmac, intensely studying the identification documents of all travelers. | As soon as the cops identified me, I was ordered to accompany them into the airport terminal without explanation. There, I was introduced to two o…
(2024-02-15). Flight Attendants Rally Globally To Demand Living Wages & Contract For 100,000 Workers. indybay.org Hundreds of flight attendants from all major unions rallied globally on February 13, 2023. At SFO they marched and spoke out abut their struggle for living wages. While the airlines are making billions they have taken pay cuts.
(2024-02-15). Looks Like We made It and Mike Turner's Russian Threat Scam. sonar21.com 
Russia's Defacto Truth Squad | Sorry. Couldn't resist the Barry Manilow reference, but this kind of campy celebration is called for when the Government of Ukraine deems me important enough to be put on THE LIST of Russian disinformation agents. I am sandwiched at the 7 o'clock position between distinguished professor Richard Sakwa and Doug MacGregor. How do you like them donuts. First, give Barry a listen. It is Valentine's Day afterall. | I am proud to say I know most of the people on that list and consider them friends. Fighting the mainstream tends to create bonds of friendship and camaraderie. I am shoc…
(2024-02-15). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 132: Israel bombards Nasser hospital, reports of Egypt preparing 'buffer zone' ahead of Gaza expulsion. mondoweiss.net 
Israel bombarded Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, killing and injuring patients and those sheltering inside. Egyptian human rights group reports construction underway on detention zone ahead of a possible mass expulsion from Gaza into Sinai.
(2024-02-15). Rich White Men With the Wrong Answers on Energy. counterpunch.org 
(2024-02-15). South Sudan – Access Constraints Map, 15 February 2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: South Sudan | Sources: Logistics Cluster, World Food Programme | Please refer to the attached Map.
(2024-02-15). Myth-Busting: Dag Hammarskjà∂ld, Katanga, And The Coup. popularresistance.org On an almost monthly basis the press, and scholars, focus on the death of UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjà∂ld, in a plane crash near the Rhodesian town of Ndola, not far from the Congo-Katanga border, on the night of 17 — 18 September 1961. Accident or assassination attempt? And if it was an assassination, who was guilty? These are questions to which the UN itself is seeking answers. There is a lot of evidence to suggest that the plane was shot down. If this is indeed the case, we must look for the perpetrators in what was then Katanga, a Congolese province which, shortly after Congo's independence,…
(2024-02-15). CSTO considers explosive situation on Armenian-Azerbaijani border. plenglish.com Moscow, Feb 15 (Prensa Latina) The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) sees a high potential for conflict on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, said the head of the group's Joint Chiefs of Staff, Andrei Serdiukov.
(2024-02-15). Lebanese authorities denounce deaths of civilians in Israeli attacks. plenglish.com Beirut, Feb 15 (Prensa Latina) The candidate for the Presidency of Lebanon, Suleiman Frangieh, denounced the murder of civilians as a consequence of persistent Israeli aggression in the south of the country.
(2024-02-15). "Democracies" deny the popular will while suppressing protest and dissent. mronline.org The nations that brag the most about "democracy" routinely ignore the will of their people. Support for Israel's war crimes in Gaza is but one example of this phenomenon.
(2024-02-15). Avanzan Cuba y Bolivia en el fortalecimiento de sus nexos. radiohc.cu La visita a La Habana de la ministra de Relaciones Exteriores de Bolivia, Celinda Sosa Lunda, reafirmó el buen estado de las relaciones existentes entre las dos naciones, retomadas con fuerza tras el retorno al poder del MàÅS, Movimiento al Socialismo, y que se habían interrumpido tras el golpe de estado de 2019 contra el entonces presidente Evo Morales.
(2024-02-15). El misterio de las extrañas estructuras sumergidas en Guanahacabibes. radiohc.cu Como una de esas noticias que se niegan a envejecer, el hallazgo de unas extrañas estructuras submarinas al noroeste de la península de Guanahacabibes, bautizadas con el nombre de mega, continúa generando titulares 23 años después.
(2024-02-15). Cubano Eliades Ochoa recibirá premio La Mar de Músicas en España. radiohc.cu Madrid, 15 feb (RHC) El músico cubano Eliades Ochoa, uno de los fundadores del Buena Vista Social Club, recibirá en julio próximo el premio La Mar de Músicas, en el festival de Cartagena (España), anunció hoy la alcandesa de esa ciudad de la región de Murcia, Noelia Arroyo.
(2024-02-15). Celebran en Cuba aniversario de famoso cóctel. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 feb (RHC) El reconocido Hotel Plaza de La Habana celebró este miércoles, el aniversario de uno de sus cócteles emblemáticos, el Arcoiris.
(2024-02-15). Ciudad francesa dona equipos para preparación de atletas de Cuba. radiohc.cu París, 15 feb (RHC) La ciudad de Tremblay-en-France donó hoy equipos de musculación al Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación de Cuba (Inder), como parte de un proyecto destinado a apoyar la preparación de atletas clasificados para París-2024.
(2024-02-15). Presidente cubano resalta propuestas de Feria del Libro de La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 feb (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, resaltó hoy en su cuenta en X, el variado y excelente programa que presenta la 32 Feria Internacional de Libro de La Habana para las familias de la nación caribeña.
(2024-02-15). Otorgan Orden de la Solidaridad a embajadora de Cuba en Cambodia. radiohc.cu Phnom Penh, 15 feb (RHC) La embajadora de Cuba en Cambodia, Liurka Rodríguez Barrios, recibió hoy aquí, la Orden de la Solidaridad en Grado de Gran Oficial, concedido por el rey de Cambodia, Norodom Sihamoni, como reconocimiento a su encomiable labor en pos de fortalecer los lazos de amistad y cooperación.
(2024-02-15). Primer ministro de Cuba visitó ciudad sostenible y mezquita de EAU (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Abu Dhabi, 15 feb (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, recorrió hoy la ciudad sostenible Masdar, ubicada en Abu Dhabi, capital de Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos, como parte de su última jornada de trabajo en el país árabe.
(2024-02-15). Cuba saluda fiesta nacional de Serbia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 feb (RHC) El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba felicitó hoy a través de la cuenta oficial en X, al pueblo y Gobierno de Serbia, en ocasión de celebrarse la fiesta nacional de ese país europeo.
(2024-02-15). Juicio contra coordinador de Cubainformación con ánimos injustos. radiohc.cu Madrid, 15 feb (RHC) Casi un centenar de personas expresó hoy su apoyo al periodista español José Manzaneda, coordinador del medio digital Cubainformación, y la asociación Euskadi-Cuba, con pancartas de denuncia y solidaridad con Cuba.
(2024-02-15). How Target Funded A 'Tough On Crime' Prosecutor's Office. popularresistance.org Target Corp. pioneered the Community Prosecution Program in the Hennepin County Attorney's Office (HCAO) more than two decades ago during the era of mass incarceration. As part of a broad anti-crime campaign that employed new advanced technology and reshaped the criminal justice system in Minneapolis, the program had particularly devastating effects on Black residents. In 2004, a public-private partnership consisting of Target, the Downtown Council, Hennepin County, and the City of Minneapolis launched a sweeping surveillance collaborative in downtown Minneapolis called the SafeZone, as illustrated throughout Uni…
(2024-02-15). Suozzi win on Long Island shrinks GOP margin. peoplesworld.org 
LONG ISLAND— Democrat Tom Suozzi's victory in a special election in New York's Nassau-Queens 3rd Congressional District on Long Island is one more defeat for MAGA Republicans who have been losing special and local elections ever since women and their supporters rose up against the Supreme Court when it took away the constitutionally protected right …
(2024-02-15). National Education Association reaffirms ceasefire demand in war on Gaza. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Stressing the conflict's profound impact on Palestinian and Israeli schoolkids, and others worldwide fearfully eyeing the war, the National Education Association's board reaffirmed the union's prior demand for a total cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. The February 10 statement by the nation's largest union thus reminds watchers that it's part of a growing cease-fire trend …
(2024-02-15). Unremitting Turkish Attacks Leave Rojava in Peril — and in Need of Solidarity. truthout.org Alongside all the heartbreaking tragedies in the Middle East, a radical alternative is under threat in the region. In northeast Syria, not long ago the scene of this century's most horrible bloodshed, millions of people of different ethnicities are building a stateless, post-capitalist, post-domination society. Since October 2023, the Turkish military has bombed Rojava's villages… |
(2024-02-15). Con nocturnidad y alevosía incautan avión venezolano. radiohc.cu Después de meses al acecho, un órgano de justicia estadounidense se apoderó mediante procedimientos inauditos de un avión venezolano, comprado a Irán.
(2024-02-15). UK sees fivefold increase in antisemitic incidents after 7 October, monitoring group says. middleeasteye.net 
UK sees fivefold increase in antisemitic incidents after 7 October, monitoring group says | Community Security Trust says Hamas attack and subsequent conflict led to a 589 percent increase in anti-Jewish incidents | | Graffiti reading 'Free Palestine' is pictured on a railway bridge in Golders G…
(2024-02-15). War on Gaza: Israel withdraws residency of Palestinian man in Jerusalem. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Israel withdraws residency of Palestinian man in Jerusalem | Israeli interior minister claims Majed al-Jubeh is part of Hamas, taking away his right to live in his city | | Majed al-Jubeh is the fourth Palestinian to have their Jerusalem residency rescinded since October (Screengrab…
(2024-02-15). The Economics Teacher of the New Generation: Cryptocurrency Ideology. mronline.org 
The widespread ownership of crypto currencies in countries like Turkey and Argentina has created the grounds for a very reactionary economic understanding among broad social segments, especially among young people.
(2024-02-15). McCarthyism takes over the U.S. labor movement. peoplesworld.org 
This article is part of the People's World 100th Anniversary Series On Feb. 15, 1950, McCarthyism took over the Congress of Industrial Organizations, as the federation's right-wing leadership caved to pressure from the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) and initiated a wave of expulsion of left-led unions. The expelled unions were all charged with being controlled …
(2024-02-15). How British 'Charities' Are Aiding Israeli Genocide in Gaza. orinocotribune.com
(2024-02-15). Iran Slams US Over Illegal Seizure of Venezuelan Plane. orinocotribune.com Iran has censured the United States for the illegal seizure of a Venezuelan cargo plane formerly owned by an Iranian firm, saying the move amounts to "hijacking." | In a statement on Monday, the US Justice Department said the government had seized a Boeing 747-300 cargo plane officials said was previously sold by the banned Iranian airline Mahan Air to Venezuelan state airline Emtrasur, likewise under US sanctions. | It claimed the American-built plane was seized since it breached American export control laws, adding that the Venezuelan-flagged plane had arrived in Florida and would be disposed of. | The freighte…
(2024-02-15). Indonesia: still in the shadow of Suharto. cadtm.org
(2024-02-15). Pakistan's misery continues. cadtm.org
(2024-02-15). Why Barnaby's drunken planter tumble — and other mad acts — matter. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-15). House GOP Defends Fossil Gas Exports as Industry Profits at Consumers' Expense. truthout.org House Republicans backed by the oil and gas lobby advanced legislation on Wednesday that would end the Biden administration's "pause" on permit approvals for new liquified natural gas (LNG) export terminals by declaring all sales of domestically produced fuel overseas to be "in the public interest" despite rising costs to consumers. Following pressure from climate activists and frontline… |
(2024-02-15). Over a Million Palestinians Are About to be Forced Into Egypt at Gunpoint. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-15). Who Is Daniel Erikson, Biden's Future Advisor for Latin America? orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Feb 14, 2024 | This week, it was announced that Juan González, President Joe Biden's main advisor for the Western Hemisphere, González will be replaced by Daniel Erikson, who has also been an advisor to President Biden for some time on issues related to…
(2024-02-15). The smuggler routes aiding Sudanese to reach safety in Egypt. middleeasteye.net 
The smuggler routes aiding Sudanese to reach safety in Egypt | Egypt has severely restricted legal routes of entry from Sudan since the war began there, leaving refugees to pay smugglers with police connections to get them across the border | | Sudanese who fled the war in their coun…
(2024-02-15). 'Cancer Causing Aircraft'. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-15). Thursday 2/15: Tel Aviv Peace and Justice Hub project introduction. indybay.org
(2024-02-15). Convivialism and World Social Forum. pressenza.com The convivialist international, signatory of the second Convivialist Manifesto, has begun to formally establish itself as an association based in Hamburg — see its website: convivialism.org/our-blog/ Partner of other convivialist organisations, French conviviality, German conviviality and the international movement of…
(2024-02-15). Winston Peters, a Great Political Survivor, Political Chameleon and Most Loyal Servant of the U.S. Empire, is Back in Power in New Zealand. covertactionmagazine.com And Surprise, Surprise: He's Pushing for New Zealand to Join AUKUS, an Anti-China Military Security Partnership of the U.S., Australia and Great Britain New Zealand held its triennial general election in October 2023 and the result was what had been predicted by the polls all along—the Labour Party, which had been in power since 2017, …
(2024-02-15). Winston Peters, a Great Political Survivor, Political Chameleon and Most Loyal Servant of the U.S. Empire, is Back in Power in Zew Zealand. covertactionmagazine.com And Surprise, Surprise: He's Pushing for New Zealand to Join AUKUS, an Anti-China Military Security Partnership of the U.S., Australia and Great Britain New Zealand held its triennial general election in October 2023 and the result was what had been predicted by the polls all along—the Labour Party, which had been in power since 2017, …
(2024-02-15). Colombia: The Darién Gap: a migrant crisis in the green hell. reliefweb.int Countries: Afghanistan, Cameroon, Chile, China, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, Peru, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), World | Source: Médecins du Monde | Between January and September 2023, more than 457,000 people crossed the "green hell," a dense tropical forest, the natural border between Colombia and Panama. Mainly of Venezuelan origin, but also Colombian, Haitian, Peruvian, Ecuadorian, Cuban, Chilean, Afghan, Cameroonian and even Chinese, they undertake this migratory journey in search of a dignified life, security or freedom. If so many people use this passage known for its dangerousness, thi…
(2024-02-15). War on Gaza: Egypt building buffer zone to receive Palestinian refugees, rights group says. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Egypt building buffer zone to receive Palestinian refugees, rights group says | Local contractors say the fortified area is designed to receive people fleeing an expected Israeli assault on Gaza's Rafah | | A photo from the Sinai for Human Rights organisation shows bulldozers…
(2024-02-15). War on Gaza: Israeli soldiers storm Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-02-15). Challenges remain, but South African lives have been improved during democracy. sanews.gov.za Challenges remain, but South African lives have been improved during democracy | President Cyril Ramaphosa says despite challenges, the lives of millions of South Africans have been transformed since the dawn of democracy in 1994. | The President was delivering his reply to the State of the Nation Address (SONA) debate held at the Cape Town City Hall. | "The debate in this House over the last two days has shown that there are sharp differences among political parties about our past. There are also sharp differences about our present and indeed about our future as well. | "Yet amongst all the contributions made in…
(2024-02-15). Eskom load limiting project moves to Eastern Cape town. sanews.gov.za Eskom load limiting project moves to Eastern Cape town | State power utility Eskom says it will be going live with the piloting of load limiting at Bedford in the Eastern Cape. | This comes after the successful implementation of the project in another Eastern Cape town, Adelaide. | Eskom Cape Coastal Cluster General Manager Mbulelo Yedwa said: "Electricity load limiting through smart meters is being implemented to better balance the supply and demand of electricity on the grid during Stages 1 to 4 of load shedding allowing customers to continue to use essential appliances with the capacity of up to 10 Amperes."
(2024-02-15). Sixth administration cracking down on crime – Lamola. sanews.gov.za Sixth administration cracking down on crime – Lamola | Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola says the sixth administration is steadily rebuilding law enforcement agencies like the National Prosecuting Authority to fight crime. | Lamola was speaking during the debate of the State of the Nation Address held in Cape Town. | "[It] is the sixth administration that strengthened the work of law enforcement agencies like the NPA [National Prosecuting Authority] by appointing permanent leadership in the upper echelons of the NPA and the SAPS [South African Police Service] and increased the operation…
(2024-02-15). Why China is edging closer to recognising the Taliban. newarab.com 
More than two years after the Having received an Meeting the Chinese President automatically bestowed some partial officia…
(2024-02-15). How Israel's sadistic 'hunger games' target starving Gazans. newarab.com 
An investigation by Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, The New Arab's Arabic-language sister edition, documents how
(2024-02-15). Unveiling the mental health crisis at Al-Hol camp in Syria. newarab.com 
Displaced Syrians living in the Described as a "massive outdoor prison", the Al-Hol camp sits in northeast Syria, close to the border of Iraq. Some 40,000 people have been detained in the camp since 2018 following displacement during fighting between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Islamic State (IS…
(2024-02-15). Yemeni fishermen bleed money in Red Sea 'death trap'. newarab.com 
Hamdi Ghalib, 32, has been a fisherman for over a decade in Yemen's Al-Hodeidah province, which overlooks the Red Sea. His boat and nets are the equipment that enables him to make money to cover his six-member family's living expenses. | Hamdi tells The New Arab that fishing is dangerous today and may cost him his life. The danger has nothing to do with the rough sea or the strong wind. Instead, he fears being killed, injured, or kidnapped as the "It has bee…
(2024-02-15). Al Jazeera condemns Israel 'targeting' Gaza journalists. newarab.com 
Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera on Tuesday Reporter Ismail Abu Omar's life is at risk and cameraman Ahmad Matar was severely wounded when the pair were hit in Gaza's southern city of The network said the strike was a "fully fledged crime which adds to Israel's crime against journalists…
(2024-02-15). Egypt currency crisis: Nigerian migrants fear detention. newarab.com 
(2024-02-15). Egypt's Menkaure Pyramid restoration rejected by commitee. newarab.com 
A heated debate over a restoration project of Egypt's Pharaonic Menkaure Pyramid was finally resolved on Thursday after an official committee An official review committee — led by renowned Egyptologist and former minister of antiquities
(2024-02-15). Gaza: Israel storms Nasser hospital in Khan Younis. newarab.com 
(2024-02-15). Houthis: More than 400 US, UK airstrikes in Yemen since Jan. newarab.com 
Yemen's In an official statement via the Saba news agency linked to the group, the Houthi spokesperson Dhaifallah Al-Shami reported the attacks by US and UK forces as strikes continued on other areas in "The total number of American and British airstrikes, both aerial and reconn…
(2024-02-15). India's Modi opens Hindu temple in UAE as election nears. newarab.com 
Indian Prime Minister A day earlier, tens of thousands of Indians filled a soccer stadium in the capital Abu Dhabi, cheering on Modi who is seeking a rare third term in India's upcoming general election. | Modi's visit to one of India's la…
(2024-02-15). Iraq to officially investigate UNDP bribery allegations. newarab.com 
(2024-02-15). Israel mulls '48 Palestinian military conscription: report. newarab.com 
Israel's army chief has said that Israelis from "all parts of society" should be called up for Herzi Halevi, the army chief of staff, said that the…
(2024-02-15). Israel spied on US to thwart settler sanctions: report. newarab.com 
(2024-02-15). Israeli drone tested in Gaza 'appears at Saudi Defence Expo'. newarab.com 
A previously classified Israeli Developed by the Israeli Ministry of Defense, the system comprises drones designed for intelligence gathering, espionage, and even assassination missions. Its centrepiece, the
(2024-02-15). Israeli strikes kill 10 civilians, Hezbollah to retaliate. newarab.com 
The civilian death toll from two The Lebanese militant group
(2024-02-15). Marwan Barghouti transferred to solitary confinement. newarab.com 
Palestinian leader and high profile prisoner Israel's far-right National S…
(2024-02-15). Musk's Starlink satellites approved for use in Gaza hospital. newarab.com 
The Under the deal, Starlink will support internet access at an Emirati-run field hospital in Gaza's far-southern city
(2024-02-15). Selma Blair apologises for anti-Muslim rant linked to Gaza. newarab.com 
Jewish American Hollywood actress Selma Blair has issued an apology after facing criticism for an The comment, made in response to a video linked to Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, was widely condemned as Islamophobic. | In a statement shared on Instagram, Blair acknowledged her mistake and expressed deep regret for her words. | "I mistakenly and inadvertently conflated Muslims with Radical Islamists and fundamentalists," she wrote. | "This was a terrible error in…
(2024-02-15). Stray dogs 'attacking' Israeli solders in north Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-02-15). Thousands commemorate 2005 killing of Lebanon ex-PM Hariri. newarab.com 
Thousands of people gathered in the Lebanese capital Wednesday to commemorate the Waving the pale-blue flags of Saad Hariri's political party the Future Movement, the crowd clapped and cheered as he paid his respects at his father's tomb in central Beirut. | "We want Saad Hariri to return to Lebanon, so that security and stability return," said Dina Hleihel, 55, a supporter who was present at the rally. | Har…
(2024-02-15). US anti-boycott act raises free speech concerns. newarab.com 
This week, an anti-boycott act passed by a voice vote in US Congress is raising concerns among followers of the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, as well as free speech advocates over the potential for restrictions on political expression. |
(2024-02-15). US lawmakers pass anti-Assad Syria Anti-Normalisation Act. newarab.com 
The US House of Representatives passed The Assad Anti-Normalisation Act was adopted with 389 votes in favour and 32 against, which means it will now move to the Senate for another vote. If adopted, it will need to be signed by President Joe Biden before becoming law. | "As a humanitarian organization that has worked on this bill since the inception of its idea, we are proud to see legislation that holds the Assa…
(2024-02-15). US sanctions on Israeli settlers are 'not enough'. newarab.com 
An Israeli construction firm and an Israeli settlement local government body are facing potential US sanctions after it signed a contract with one of four In early February, US President Joe Biden signed an executive order
(2024-02-15). Who is Bisan Owda, Gaza's voice after Motaz and Plestia?>. newarab.com 
Two rising female Palestinian voices, Bisan Owda and Plestia Alaqad, have emerged from Gaza, wielding storytelling to illuminate realities often unseen and unheard in the course of Israel's genocidal war on their homeland, in which Israel has While their journeys began separately, remarkable similarities bind their paths, painting a portrait of resilience, courage, and unwavering commitment to telling the story of the atrocities Gaza, drowned out by Western media pro-Israel bias. | Both Owda an…
(2024-02-15). Pakistan: A win for the people, a blow to the establishment. newarab.com 
In the last few years, The much talked about 'tsunami' of followers of
(2024-02-15). US Government Report Contradicts Claims Of 'ISIS Threat' In Iraq, Syria. popularresistance.org A new report by the inspectors general of the US State Department, Defense Department, and USAID conducted between 1 October and 31 December 2023 has determined that ISIS poses a minimal threat in Iraq and Syria, raising questions about the Pentagon's insistence on keeping US troops in both nations. | "During the quarter, ISIS continued to operate in a survival posture in both Iraq and Syria. The group remained militarily defeated, incapable of mounting large, complex attacks domestically or externally, even as Coalition forces increased their focus on force protection due to attacks by Iran-aligned militia group…
(2024-02-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Syphilis surge is cause for concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that cases of syphilis continue to rise in the U.S. This is while rates of other forms of sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia and gonorrhea are flat or declining. Learn more about what syphilis is, what the symptoms are and how it can be prevented in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/hFJIE8UnNjA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 58) is in the downloads…
(2024-02-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Red flags for heart failure during pregnancy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. Deaths from heart disease in women who are pregnant or delivered a baby within one year has increased over the previous 30 years. Dr. Demilade (Demi-lad-ay) Adedinsewo (Ah-ded-in-shay-woah) a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the red flags for heart failure during pregnancy and how healthcare professionals are working to detect the condition earlier. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/PsJJKSjOf1U Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg…
(2024-02-15). Treating stomach cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More than 26,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with stomach cancer this year, and nearly 11,000 people will die of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Stomach cancer accounts for about 1.5% of all new cancers diagnosed in the U.S. each year. Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, can affect any part of the stomach. In most of the world, stomach cancers form in the main part of the stomach. In the…
(2024-02-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Hypertension and cardiovascular disease in the Black community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. African Americans are significantly affected by heart disease, resulting in higher mortality rates compared to white Americans. One of the reasons for the disparity is due to high hypertension rates in the Black community. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, can increase your risk of developing heart disease. Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses cardiovascular disease…
(2024-02-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is vascular dementia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An estimated 55 million people are believed to be living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. Vascular diseases contribute to approximately 25% of all diagnoses. When blood vessels are damaged or blocked, it can deprive your brain of vital oxygen and nutrients, which could lead to a condition called vascular dementia. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/Q-kourqRrPQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 03) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-02-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: SUDEP is a rare but deadly epilepsy complication. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Seizures are produced by abnormal electrical activity in the brain that builds up and produces symptoms. About 1 in 26 people have epilepsy, which is a neurologic disorder that causes seizures. And as Dr. Anthony Fine, a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist at Mayo Clinic, explains, there's also a rare complication of epilepsy that exists which can be deadly. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/vCMDRPNOPqc Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end…
(2024-02-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: How a coronary calcium scan assesses heart attack risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Do you know your risk of coronary artery disease, the most common form of heart disease? Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says an easy and efficient test called a coronary calcium scan can help determine your risk before you show symptoms. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/r1Q45bi8nhM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 04) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. What a coronary calcium scan measures…
(2024-02-15). Heart attack symptoms in women are often different than men. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Sweating, nausea, dizziness and unusual fatigue may not sound like typical heart attack symptoms. However, they are common for women and may occur more often when resting or asleep.Unlike with men, pain, pressure or discomfort in the chest are not always severe or even the most prominent heart attack symptom in women. That's why women need to understand their unique symptoms while also working to reduce their risk of heart disease. "It's…
(2024-02-15). Understanding whooping cough with a Mayo Clinic expert. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whooping cough (pertussis) is caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. Some areas of the U.S. —and abroad — are seeing an uptick in whooping cough (pertussis) cases — including in parts of Wisconsin. Whooping cough is an infectious respiratory illness caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. "This is an infection that causes quite a significant cough," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases expert with the Mayo…
(2024-02-15). Black History Month observances. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic and area community organizations have planned a range of events in February to honor and celebrate Black History Month. The monthlong commemoration is a way to recognize the many significant contributions of African Americans to the nation and Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic is lighting the Plummer Building at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona; and Mayo Clinic Hospital in Florida in red, yellow and green on Thursday, Feb. 1,…
(2024-02-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Closing the gaps in cancer care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 2024 could mark a grim milestone in the battle against cancer. In January, the American Cancer Society announced that, for the first time ever, new cancer cases could exceed the 2 million mark. Early detection and the right treatment are among the best weapons to fight cancer. However, today many people don't have equitable access to cancer care because of systemic barriers and health disparities. Mayo Clinic is working to change that with strategic initiatives aimed at health…
(2024-02-15). World Cancer Day: Making a commitment to close the cancer care gap. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) recognizes World Cancer Day annually on February 4. The UICC's 2024 theme for World Cancer Day is "Close the Care Gap." The care gap is the gap between people who can obtain healthcare related to the prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer and those who cannot. The factors that create this gap include income, education and geographical location barriers. Discrimination based on ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age,…
(2024-02-15). Genetic testing pinpoints cardiovascular risk in patients with aortic disorders. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A new Mayo Clinic systematic review has shed light on genetically inherited aortic disorders in patients, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for those with inherited cardiovascular risk.
(2024-02-15). Can taking a plunge in icy water after your workout be beneficial? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org From ice bucket challenges to polar plunges, people have embraced being doused with or dunked in icy water to raise money for their favorite causes. But can cold water immersion have benefits beyond fundraising? Research indicates that icy water may have a positive effect on recovery after exercise by reducing inflammation and soreness. It also may help build resiliency, restore balance to the nervous system and improve cognitive function and mood. What are the basics…
(2024-02-15). Diversity science researcher achieving goal of making difference in people's lives. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org From the time she was a young woman, Gladys Asiedu, Ph.D., knew she wanted to help people. Her path to achieving that goal began in Ghana. Learn about her journey and the difference she is making as a diversity science researcher. Gladys Asiedu, Ph.D., always knew she wanted to make a difference in people's lives. A steady focus on that altruistic goal would ultimately lead her to Mayo Clinic. As a child in Ghana in…
(2024-02-15). Lifestyle links to heart health go beyond food, exercise, Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Countries around the world observe Heart Month in February LONDON — What are steps you can take beyond a healthy diet and exercise to improve your heart health? In this expert alert, Gosia Wamil, M.D., Ph.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, answers that question and more. Gosia Wamil, M.D., Ph.D. 1. Does loneliness affect heart health? Loneliness and social isolation have been linked to heart disease, Dr. Wamil says. "Studies suggest that…
(2024-02-15). Playing it safe: Tips to stay in the heart safety zone during the big game. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Millions of football fans will be gathering to cheer on their favorite team during Sunday's big game. And with the excitement around the highly anticipated sporting event comes some advice about staying heart safe as a spectator. Dr. Satyajit Reddy, a Mayo Clinic sports cardiologist, says that while those on the field certainly have some risk from a medical perspective, some studies indicate that fans watching the big game may have an increased risk of heart emergencies….
(2024-02-15). A silent tumor, precancerous polyps and the power of genetic screening. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Tammy LeDoux could never have imagined she had a tumor the size of a pineapple growing on her left ovary. Or that precancerous polyps were lurking in her stomach and colon. "I never had any cramping. I never had any pain. I never felt anything hard or lumpy in my abdomen or down in my pelvic area. I never knew anything was there," says Tammy, an information technology analyst who lives in Wisconsin. The surprising…
(2024-02-15). Aspiring innovators aim to transform medicine with the next big idea. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Residents and students at Mayo Clinic learning the craft of their careers are also adopting a mindset to transform healthcare. Programs at Mayo are helping these enterprising inventors ask the right questions and take the steps to bring their innovative ideas to market.
(2024-02-15). Isometric exercise: Using body weight to lower blood pressure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When you think about exercise, sweating through a cycling class, adding up miles from a brisk walk or pumping iron in the weight room may come to mind. But there's a different form of exercise that uses something besides movement to give you a workout. It's isometric exercise, which is gaining attention for its role in helping lower and control your blood pressure. What is isometric exercise? Isometric exercise focuses on tightening or contracting a specific…
(2024-02-15). If Biden is to Keep From Losing the Election He Needs to Stop the Middle East War. counterpunch.org 
Democrats must realize that despite keeping our troops out of Gaza, the longer the Israeli-Hamas War continues, the more the public will see the Israeli-Hamas War as President Joe Biden's War. Even though the U.S. is only one of ten governments that support Israel in the war against Hamas, we are by far the most significant
(2024-02-15). Dodging Biden's moral collapse is no way to defeat Trump. nationofchange.org Biden apologists go on and on with evasion and verbal gymnastics to defend the indefensible.
(2024-02-15). Citizens urged to reflect on 30 years of freedom. sanews.gov.za Citizens urged to reflect on 30 years of freedom | As South Africa marks 30 Years of Freedom, citizens have been urged to remember how far government has come in improving the lives of South Africans and undoing the damaging legacy of apartheid. | "As we mark 30 Years of Freedom, we must not exercise our reflections and recollections without remembering exactly where we've come from or without acknowledging what has confronted us as a society in our journey to here," Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said in Cape Town. | Addressing a joint debate on the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Wednesda…
(2024-02-15). Parliament prepares to host National Budget Speech. sanews.gov.za Parliament prepares to host National Budget Speech | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will outline all the financial, economic, and social commitments that government will prioritise in its planned expenditure during the National Budget Speech next week. | Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA) and outlined national government's plans to tackle the country's energy crisis and other socio-economic challenges. | "The Budget Speech, among others, aims to balance economic growth and support for the vulnerable in our society, despite limited resources. Godongwana wi…
(2024-02-15). Muslims abandon UK Labour over "deeply offensive" Gaza position. electronicintifada.net Party stifles criticism of its pro-Israel stance.
(2024-02-15). Palestinian Resistance's Foreign Policy: Updating Daud Abdullah's Analysis. orinocotribune.com By Hanna Eid — Feb 2, 2024 | As the battle for Palestine rages on, the patient and calculated tenor of the Axis of Resistance will provide us with a beacon toward total liberation. | Daud Abdullah wrote an erudite and comprehensive analysis of Hamas's foreign policy which was released by the Afro-Middle East Center (AMEC) in 2020. The majority of the writing was done in 2019, and thus there are a few lacunae based on the last 5 years of world affairs. | On the world scale, the Covid-19 pandemic rocked production, distribution, and public health sectors; the Russian special military operation in Ukraine gave…
(2024-02-15). Russia and Hamas: A Strategic Alliance of Convenience. orinocotribune.com By Mohamad Hasan Sweidan — Feb 13, 2024 | Hamas has asked Moscow to act as guarantor to a Gaza ceasefire. Growing Russian ties with West Asia's resistance actors should be no surprise; within the context of the global power standoff, they share common enemies. | In the past few years, Russia's expanding ties with the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas have contributed to the growing list of issues that muddy relations between Moscow and Tel Aviv. After Hamas' 27 October visit to Moscow following the Al-Aqsa Flood operation, Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared the trip "sends a message of legitim…
(2024-02-15). Denuncian asesinato de civiles en Líbano por agresiones israelíes. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 feb (RHC) El candidato a la Presidencia de la República Suleiman Frangieh denunció hoy el asesinato de civiles en Líbano como consecuencia de la persistente agresión israelí en el sur de la nación.
(2024-02-15). World: Alertes de maladies épidémiques et émergentes en Océanie le 13 février 2024. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Australia, French Polynesia (France), Micronesia (Federated States of), New Zealand, Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America), Tokelau, United States of America, World | Source: Pacific Community | Please refer to the attached Map. | Éléments nouveaux/faits marquants intervenus depuis la diffusion de la carte précédente sur PacNet, le 06 février 2024: | Dengue | Polynésie franàßaise : Au cours de la semaine 5, quatre nouveaux cas ont été confirmés sur les 70 tests réalisés. Un cas supplémentaire a été détecté au cours de la semaine 6, ce qui porte le total à 13 cas locaux dep…
(2024-02-15). Brazil: Natural Hazards Monitoring – 14 February 2024. reliefweb.int
(2024-02-15). Catherine Austin Fitts — Trump Put $10 Billion Dollars Into a Programme to Depopulate The US. expose-news.com In an interview with Greg Hunter from USAWatchdog, Catherine Austin Fitts has said that "No matter who is president, they will allow bioweapons to kill Americans without hesitation." She also argues that …
(2024-02-15). Indian Farmers March On Delhi To Protest Unfulfilled Demands. popularresistance.org Indian farmers from the State of Punjab began a protest march towards the national capital, New Delhi on February 13, Tuesday, to raise longstanding demands that have gone unfulfilled by the Union government. | Cement blocks, metal barricades, barbed wire, and iron nails were erected on the borders of Delhi and in the State of Haryana on Tuesday to stop the farmers, similar to the blockades that had been set up over two years ago, when farmers had first marched on Delhi to demand their rights. | The "Delhi Chalo" protest on Tuesday was organized by over 250 farmers' unions under the umbrella of the Kisan Mazdoor…
(2024-02-15). Israel continues attacks on hospitals in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org Israeli forces continued with attacks on the al-Amal and Nasser hospitals. Meanwhile, aid agencies and political leaders from across the world have warned against the escalation of the attack on Rafah…
(2024-02-15). Pressure builds on Israel with Macron telling Netanyahu "Israeli operations must cease" peoplesdispatch.org Leaders from across the world have condemned Israel's genocidal war against the Palestinian people and have warned against a catastrophic invasion of Rafah…
(2024-02-15). Turkish President Erdogan makes rare visit to Cairo ending decade-long hostility. peoplesdispatch.org The Turkish and Egyptian Presidents demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The countries have been at odds since the coup that overthrew then Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi in 2013…
(2024-02-15). Brazil to support stricter global regulation of infant formula marketing. peoplesdispatch.org Despite strong national policies supporting breastfeeding, Brazil faces challenges from infant formula producers seeking to dominate the field of child nutrition. One forthcoming step is to support a WHO resolution for regulating digital marketing…
(2024-02-15). Outrageous — The Gaza Mass Murder Massacre of 12 February 2024. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-15). Water — The Abundant Scarcity. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-15). Volcano in southwest Iceland erupts again after January activity. presstv.ir A volcano erupted on Thursday in southwest Iceland for the second time this year.
(2024-02-15). A thousand tractors to block Polish city centre Poznan in protest. presstv.ir Around one thousand tractors are expected to block the city center of Poznan in Poland in protest against EU measures to tackle climate change.
(2024-02-15). Chile bids farewell to ex-president Pinera in state funeral. presstv.ir Chile holds a state funeral for former president Sebastian Pinera, who died this week when the helicopter he was piloting plummeted into a lake.
(2024-02-15). Protests break out in Karachi over alleged ballot rigging. presstv.ir Despite PTI-backed candidates leading in Pakistan's election race, the party's supporters stage a protest outside the Election Commission in Karachi lamenting state interference in the polling process.
(2024-02-15). Thousands take to Berlin streets to demand Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Berlin demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and the suspension of arms supplies to Israel.
(2024-02-15). Hundreds protest against Israeli war on Gaza inside New York's Museum of Modern Art. presstv.ir Hundreds of Protesters rally at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-02-15). Thousands in Morocco protest ties with Israel. presstv.ir Thousands of Moroccans again took to the streets of their capital to call for an end to their country's ties with Israel.
(2024-02-16). Iranian, Saudi FMs discuss developments in Gaza, Rafah. presstv.ir The Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers urge an emergency meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers over Israel's crimes in Gaza and Rafah.
(2024-02-16). Gaza patients die after oxygen cut at besieged Nasser Hospital. presstv.ir The Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip says four patients have died due to lack of oxygen at a medical complex in southern part of the besieged coastal territory.
(2024-02-16). Hezbollah: Resistance axis resolved to liberate Palestine. presstv.ir Hezbollah says the regional resistance axis is resolved to liberate Palestine from Israeli occupation and aggression no matter the cost.
(2024-02-16). Hezbollah responds to Israeli 'massacres' with intensive rocket fire. presstv.ir Hezbollah says it fired dozens of rockets into northern occupied territories, a day after Israeli raids killed 15 people in dense urban areas in Lebanon's south.
(2024-02-16). Missiles strike US-occupied base in eastern Syria: Report. presstv.ir A salvo of missiles has reportedly targeted a military base in Syria's eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr amid rising anti-US sentiments over Washington's support for the bloody Israeli onslaught on Gaza.
(2024-02-16). Ukraine says 'fierce' fighting underway with Russian troops in Avdiivka. presstv.ir Ukraine says fierce fighting is raging for the frontline city of Avdiivka that has become a main target for Russia ahead of the second anniversary of its special military operation.
(2024-02-16). Yemeni forces claim 'direct hit' on British ship in Gulf of Aden. presstv.ir Yemen says its armed forces fired missiles at a British ship passing though the Gulf of Aden on Thursday and scored a "direct hit" in their latest operation in solidarity with the Palestinians.
(2024-02-16). Iran calls for emergency OIC meeting on Israeli aggression in Rafah. presstv.ir Iran has called for an emergency meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to examine the dire humanitarian situation, especially after the recent Israeli strikes in Rafah.
(2024-02-16). X removes checkmarks of Press TV, other Iranian media outlets under Israel lobby pressure. presstv.ir The social media platform X removes the blue and gold checkmarks from the verified accounts of Press TV and other Iranian media outlets.
(2024-02-16). Brazil: No explanation for Israel's behavior in Gaza. presstv.ir Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says Israel's behavior in Gaza, which is enduring a genocidal war by the occupying regime, is beyond explanation.
(2024-02-16). Ireland pledges funding for UNRWA after US-led withdrawal of support. presstv.ir Ireland pledges €20 million ($16.7 million) funding for UNRWA after the US and its allies suspended their assistance for the agency.
(2024-02-16). UK falls into recession in huge blow to PM Sunak. presstv.ir Britain's economy fell into a recession, a tough backdrop ahead of election for PM Rishi Sunak .
(2024-02-16). Indian police fire tear gas at farmers as protests enter 4th day. presstv.ir Indian police fired tear gas at farmers demanding higher prices for their crops on Friday, as the protests entered their fourth day…
(2024-02-16). Protesters stage sit-in in Pakistan's Quetta against 'rigged' election. presstv.ir Protesters gather in the Pakistani city of Quetta for a sit-in, adding to this week's demonstrations against election results.
(2024-02-16). Pakistan city shuts down in protest over alleged vote rigging. presstv.ir Shops and public transport services in Pakistan's Quetta came to a standstill on February 13.
(2024-02-16). Hundreds rally in front of Foreign Ministry in Madrid against Israeli attacks on Gaza. presstv.ir Hundreds of people staged a protest in front of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Madrid on Monday night to denounce the last offensive that Israel launched in southern Gaza.
(2024-02-16). Thousands in Morocco protest ties with Israel. presstv.ir Thousands of Moroccans again took to the streets of their capital to call for an end to their country's ties with Israel.
(2024-02-16). Hundreds protest against Israeli war on Gaza inside New York's Museum of Modern Art. presstv.ir Hundreds of Protesters rally at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-02-16). Thousands take to Berlin streets to demand Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Berlin demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and the suspension of arms supplies to Israel.
(2024-02-16). Protests break out in Karachi over alleged ballot rigging. presstv.ir Despite PTI-backed candidates leading in Pakistan's election race, the party's supporters stage a protest outside the Election Commission in Karachi lamenting state interference in the polling process.
(2024-02-16). Chile bids farewell to ex-president Pinera in state funeral. presstv.ir Chile holds a state funeral for former president Sebastian Pinera, who died this week when the helicopter he was piloting plummeted into a lake.
(2024-02-16). A thousand tractors to block Polish city centre Poznan in protest. presstv.ir Around one thousand tractors are expected to block the city center of Poznan in Poland in protest against EU measures to tackle climate change.
(2024-02-16). Arab countries 'increasingly restricting' US action against Iran amid Gaza war: Report. presstv.ir A number of Arab countries are reportedly "increasingly restricting" the United States and its allies from conducting attacks from their soil against Iran.
(2024-02-16). Italian lawmakers call for end to Gaza Genocide. presstv.ir Italian lawmakers are demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, asserting that the Israeli massacre of civilians and children is no longer tolerable.
(2024-02-16). Netanyahu's draft dodging son hiding luxuriously in Florida: Report. presstv.ir Britain's Daily Mail published photos of Yair Netanyahu, 32, lounging in a luxury apartment outside Miami.
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(2024-02-15). NSW school cleaners say privatised model has failed. greenleft.org.au
(2024-02-15). BRICS and the Global South Cooperation. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-15). Preventative Medicine Needed: Israel's Roles in Genocides, Dictatorships, and Repression Around the World. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-15). On the Line: Pointe-au-Chien Is Not Dead. progressive.org Photos by French documentary photographer Wayan Barre tell the story of the Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe in New Orleans and its fight for survival against climate change.
(2024-02-15). More than 100 journalists victims of Russian crimes during two years of covering war in Ukraine [EN/RU/UK]. reliefweb.int 
(2024-02-15). BioNTech and Moderna lobby the EU, Swiss and UK regulatory agencies to stop mRNA injections being classified as gene therapy. expose-news.com BioNTech and Moderna are frantically lobbying the European Parliament to stop a reclassification of mRNA injections as "gene therapy" in the upcoming revision to the European Union's ("EU's") pharmaceutical legislation. Moderna is …
(2024-02-15). A New Zealand doctor is punished for speaking the truth about covid. expose-news.com New Zealand's Dr. Peter Canaday has had his medical licence suspended, and dragged through a professional conduct complaint and a week-long appearance at a Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal. Why? Because he did …
(2024-02-15). Arctic Sea Ice Loss: A World of Trouble. dissidentvoice.org What if Arctic sea ice melts? All of it… during the summer! According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), over the past three decades the oldest, thickest ice (13-20 feet thick) has declined by a stunning 95 percent and 70 percent of Arctic sea ice is now thin "seasonal ice" that quickly melts …
(2024-02-15). The Entirely Preventable Impending Rafah Massacre, War/Border Bill & Blood Libel Or Verifiable Fact? thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (2/15/24). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2024-02-15). From the cities to the countryside, armed resistance is spreading in the West Bank. mondoweiss.net 
Armed resistance in the West Bank had been concentrated in larger cities, but since October 7 it is spreading. "Resistance in Azzun used to be non-armed," a resident of the small town tells Mondoweiss. "Then everything changed after October 7."
(2024-02-15). Headlines for February 15, 2024. democracynow.org 1 Dead, 22 Injured in Shooting at Super Bowl Victory Parade in Kansas City, Kansas City Mass Shooting Came on Sixth Anniversary of Parkland School Massacre, Israeli Forces Raid and Bomb Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Canada, Australia and New Zealand Warn Israeli Attack on Rafah Would Be "Catastrophic", Palestinian Journalist Mutaz Al-Ghafari Killed with Wife & Child in Gaza City, Netanyahu Blocks Israeli Negotiators from Returning to Cairo for Ceasefire Talks, 11 Killed in Lebanon as Israel Launches Heaviest Strikes Since Oct. 7, Ukrainian Strike Kills 5 at Russian Shopping Mall, Australian Parliame…
(2024-02-15). "Obscene": Biden Pushes House to Approve Bill with $14B in Military Aid to Israel, Cuts UNRWA Funding. democracynow.org 
The U.S. Senate has approved a $95 billion foreign aid package that includes $14 billion in military funding to Israel, despite the finding by the International Court of Justice that it is plausible Israel has committed acts of genocide in Gaza. The Senate bill passed on a 70-29 vote, though its fate remains uncertain in the Republican-controlled House, where Speaker Mike Johnson is demanding the inclusion of new anti-immigrant and border enforcement measures before scheduling a vote. William Hartung, a national security and foreign policy expert at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, says the massiv…
(2024-02-15). Doctor Reports on Bombing of Nasser Hospital Just Before Israeli Troops Storm Complex. democracynow.org 
Israeli troops stormed Nasser Hospital, the largest hospital in southern Gaza, on Thursday after days of besieging the complex, where thousands of displaced Palestinians have been taking shelter among hundreds of wounded. Israeli forces reportedly demolished the southern wall of the hospital before storming inside. Troops also targeted ambulances, tents of the displaced, and bulldozed mass graves inside the hospital. The assault came hours after Israeli forces bombed a wing of the hospital, killing one patient and wounding several others. Democracy Now! reached Dr. Khaled Alserr, one of the last remaining surgeon…
(2024-02-15). "I Always Imagine Myself Being Blown Up": Journalist in Rafah on Dire Situation as Invasion Looms. democracynow.org 
We speak with journalist Akram al-Satarri, reporting from Rafah, the southernmost part of Gaza bordering Egypt, where more than a million Palestinians are now packed together following forced relocations from elsewhere in the territory. Israel is threatening to launch a ground invasion of Rafah, which Israel had previously designated as a safe zone. Al-Satarri describes how hunger, thirst and other pressures are impacting the displaced population as the death toll continues to rise from Israel's assault. "Every single time I walk one step in Gaza, I always imagine myself being blown up," he says…
(2024-02-15). Poem: Phosphorescence: glowing in darkness. greenleft.org.au 
Poetry by Tamara Pearson.
(2024-02-15). AU Call For Inclusive Education, Violence Prevention in Africa. telesurenglish.net While addressing the meeting, Bankole Adeoye, AU commissioner for political affairs, peace and security, underscored the critical importance of prioritizing and investing in peace education in Africa. | African leaders are set to meet on Feb. 17-18 for the 37th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly of the Heads of State and Government. Feb. 15, 2024.
(2024-02-15). Australian Parliament Asks US to Stop Action Against Assange. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday night, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and 85 lawmakers supported a motion to urge the United States and the United Kingdom to end the legal proceedings against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and allow him to return to Australia. | RELATED: | This motion, presented by independent legislator Andrew Wilkie in the Lower Chamber, garnered 86 votes in favor and 42 against in a legislative ses…
(2024-02-15). Brazil Toughens Conditions in Maximum Security Prisons. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Andre Garcia, the secretary of Penal Policies of the Justice Ministry, announced that the conditions of confinement in Brazilian federal prisons will be tightened. | RELATED: | After the escape of two inmates from a maximum-security prison, authorities decided to suspend visits to federal prisons and keep prisoners in their cells for the next five days. | On Wednesday, two inmates escaped from the Mossoro federal prison. These…
(2024-02-15). Electoral Ban Begins in the Dominican Republic. telesurenglish.net Silence surrounds the Dominican Republic this Thursday, where the electoral ban decreed 72 hours before next Sunday's municipal elections has been in force since the first minute of this day. | RELATED: | In contrast to the last few weeks, in which the media echoed the electoral campaign and the loudspeakers in the streets exalted the promises of the candidates, now the cities are calm as all proselytizing activities are prohibited…
(2024-02-15). Haiti: Police Seek Killers of SWAT Officer. telesurenglish.net Haiti's National Police Union reported that 1,800 police officers fled the country last year, another factor that makes it impossible to provide an effective response to criminal gangs. | Lector Roobens, a member of the 31st class of the Haitian National Police, was killed at the hands of gang members. Feb. 15, 2024.
(2024-02-15). Israel Fosters Disinformation Campaign Against UNRWA: Ireland. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Irish Deputy Prime Minister Micheál Martin accused Israel of launching a "disinformation" campaign against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and called on donor countries not to suspend their aid to this humanitarian institution. | RELATED: | Martin made these statements after meeting in Dublin with UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini, whom he confirmed that th…
(2024-02-15). Israeli Forces Storm Nasser Hospital in Gaza's Khan Younis. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Israeli occupation forces stormed Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Younis after demolishing its southern wall. | RELATED: | The Gaza-based Health Ministry denounced that the Israeli forces ordered medics to move all patients into an older building of the hospital which was not properly equipped for treatment. | Palestinian Health Minister Mai al-Kaila said the Israeli attacks on Nasser Hospital repeated "the…
(2024-02-15). Lebanese Civilians Killed by Israeli Aggression Denounced. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Presidential candidate Suleiman Frangieh denounced the killing of civilians in Lebanon as a result of the persistent Israeli aggression in the south of the nation. | RELATED: | In his X account, the Marada Current leader lamented the death of eight people and seven wounded following the Israeli attack targeting a residential building in Nabatieh. | According to the former minister, "killing unarmed civi…
(2024-02-15). New Campaign to Fight Malaria in Kenya. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, a coalition backed by the Kenyan Ministry of Health launched a new campaign to fight malaria in the country. | RELATED: | The new Zero Malaria Starts With Me campaign, dubbed "The Power of EveryOne," which was launched by the Zero Malaria Campaign Coalition (ZMCC) under the auspices of the Ministry of Health's National Malaria Control Program, gives every Kenyan the opportunity to play their part in ach…
(2024-02-15). Russia Is on the Verge of Creating Anti-Cancer Vaccines: Putin. telesurenglish.net
(2024-02-15). Ukrainian Rocket Attack Leaves 5 Russians Dead in Belgorod. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Belgorod Governor Viacheslav Gladkov confirmed that at least five people died in a Ukrainian artillery attack on the city of Belgorod. | RELATED: | "According to preliminary data, 5 people died, including a child, and 18 others were injured, including five minors," he said on his Telegram channel. | According to the RIA Novosti agency, the attack severely affected a shopping center housing a supermarket and a pharmacy. | "Take…
(2024-02-15). UN Rapporteur Demands Lifting of Sanctions Against Venezuela. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Michael Fakhri, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, asked for the lifting of sanctions against Venezuela. | RELATED: | During a press conference held in Caracas, he highlighted the efforts made by President Nicolas Maduro's administration to ensure the right to food. However, Venezuelans continue to face difficulties in accessing sufficient good and healthy food. | "During my visit, I was able…
(2024-02-15). US Super Bowl Victory Parade Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 22 Injured. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, at least one person was killed and 22 others injured by gunfire in a shooting during the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade. | RELATED: | Stacey Graves, chief of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department, detailed the shooting's toll at a news conference and said three people had been taken into custody. She added that fans may have been involved in apprehending a suspect. | "I'm angry at what happen…
(2024-02-15). Venezuela Supports Trinidad & Tobago in Controlling Oil Spill. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil announced that Venezuela is willing to collaborate with Trinidad and Tobago in controlling the serious oil spill that has affected the coasts of this island nation and involves at least two vessels. | RELATED: | "We are at the disposal of the government of Trinidad and Tobago to cooperate in whatever is required," he said, adding that Venezuelan technicians have held me…
(2024-02-15). Venezuela Suspends OHCHR's Advisory Activities in Caracas. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil announced that Venezuelaz decided to suspend the activities of the Technical Advisory Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Caracas. | RELATED: | In the next 30 days, the Venezuelan government will carry out a comprehensive review of the terms of technical cooperation described in the Letter of Understanding signed with the OHCHR.
(2024-02-15). The COVID Divide: Analyzing England's Shocking 1 Million Vaccinated Deaths compared to just 61k Unvaccinated Deaths. expose-news.com Shocking data released by the UK Government shows that over the past two years, the vaccinated population in England have suffered an outrageous number of deaths compared to the unvaccinated population despite …
(2024-02-15). Colombia: Más de 1.400.000 niños y niñas serán beneficiados con el fortalecimiento de la red de frío de vacunas hecho por UNICEF y el Gobierno de Japón. reliefweb.int Countries: Colombia, Japan | Source: UN Children's Fund | Armenia, febrero de 2024. La Embajada del Japón en Colombia y el Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia (UNICEF) vienen uniendo esfuerzos desde febrero de 2022 para implementar en Colombia del proyecto de asistencia denominado "Apoyo de la àöltima Milla", el cual busca promover la vacunación contra el COVID-19 en los países de América Latina y el Caribe. Este plan ha permitido fortalecer la capacidad del Gobierno Nacional para responder a la pandemia de COVID-19, en el intento de lograr la cobertura sanitaria universal y contribuir a la vacu…
(2024-02-15). oPt: UNICEF State of Palestine Humanitarian Situation Report for End-of-Year 2023. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Israel, occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN Children's Fund | Please refer to the attached file. | Highlights | 2023 saw a stark increase in tension and violence across the State of Palestine (SoP). At least 22,185 Palestinians were reportedly killed in the Gaza Strip from 7 October to 31 December 2023, including more than 5,350 children. | 2023 was the deadliest year for Palestinians in the West Bank, with a total of 506 Palestinians killed, and also the deadliest for children with more than three times as many killed as in 2022. | All children under five in the Gaza Strip — 335,00…
(2024-02-15). oPt: Israel's symbolic "ban" must not distract from atrocity crimes in Gaza: UN expert. reliefweb.int Countries: Israel, occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN Human Rights Council | GENEVA (15 February 2024) –* The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, Francesca Albanese, said today that Israel's decision to symbolically ban her entry is a distraction from atrocities being committed in Gaza. She issued the following statement: * | "Since Israel's 2008 detention and deportation of then UN Special Rapporteur Richard Falk, the State of Israel has prevented the entry of all UN Special Rapporteurs on the situation of human rights in the Palesti…
(2024-02-15). oPt: Israel-Palestina: Las fuerzas israelíes entran en el Hospital Nasser en Gaza. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN News Centre | El asalto se produce después del asedio al hospital, disparos de francotiradores en los alrededores y la inundación con aguas residuales del departamento de emergencias. El ejército israelí alega que Hamás tiene rehenes o retiene los cadáveres de israelíes dentro del recinto. Por su parte, la agencia de ayuda humanitaria señala que se han intensificado los ataques aéreos sobre Rafah. | La Oficina del Alto Comisionado para los Derechos Humanos
(2024-02-15). oPt: UN Human Rights concerned by pattern of Israeli raids on Gaza medical facilities. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights | DELIVERED BY, UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani | AT, Geneva | We are deeply worried by the reports that Israeli forces have today raided the Nasser Medical Complex in the south of the occupied Gaza Strip, less than a week after they raided Al Amal Hospital in western Khan Younis. | The raid comes after a week-long siege which cut off medical, food and fuel supplies. | Israeli forces reportedly ordered the transfer of all patients, including those in intensive care and nursery units, to a…
(2024-02-15). Fighting fragility: Helping half a million girls stay in school in Mozambique. reliefweb.int Country: Mozambique | Source: World Bank | Empowering girls and women is key to creating inclusive societies and reducing poverty. This is critically important in a fragile setting like Mozambique, where conflict, climate shocks, widespread gender-based violence, and high rates of child marriage and early pregnancies place an extreme burden on women and girls and, thus, on families. | Ana António (name changed for privacy), a girl from Northern Mozambique, had all the odds stacked against her. Married at the age of 13, she had to leave school, only to be abandoned by her husband with a baby in her arms shortly…
(2024-02-15). Haiti: WFP solicita acceso humanitario mientras la violencia y el desorden causan estragos en Haití. reliefweb.int Country: Haiti | Source: World Food Programme | PUERTO PRÂNCIPE — Ante los continuos ataques a civiles por parte de grupos armados, el aumento de los desplazamientos y el desorden civil en Haití, el Programa Mundial de Alimentos de las Naciones Unidas (WFP) solicita acceso sin restricciones para las agencias de ayuda y el libre flujo de productos alimenticios para evitar que los ya graves niveles de hambre se vuelvan catastróficos. | WFP continúa entregando asistencia alimentaria de emergencia en Haití junto con programas que ayudan a abordar las causas de raíz del hambre. Sin embargo, el reciente aument…
(2024-02-15). Yemen: Sustaining polio investments offers a high return. reliefweb.int Countries: Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen | Source: World Health Organization | 15 February 2024 | A Economic and social benefits totaling an estimated US$ 289.2 billion arise from sustaining polio assets and integrating them into expanded immunization, surveillance and emergency response programmes in 8 countries…
(2024-02-15). ZOA – Informe sobre datos de participantes de migrantes en tránsito – Colombia. reliefweb.int 
Country: Colombia | Source: ZOA | Please refer to the linked Interactive Content. | Descripción general del proyecto | ZOA ha desarrollado un
(2024-02-15). ZOA — Participant Profile For Mixed Migrants In Transit – Colombia. reliefweb.int 
Country: Colombia | Source: ZOA | Please refer to the linked Interactive Content. | Project Overview | ZOA has developed a robust
(2024-02-15). Disasters and Vanishing Land Are Leaving the Most Vulnerable Behind in Southeastern Louisiana. cepr.net 
If the name Port Sulphur evokes images of fire and brimstone, that's not entirely off base. Originally established as a company town by the Freeport Sulphur Company, it once was the largest city in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. Its rise to prominence was directly tied to the rich sulfur deposits that formed over millions of years …
(2024-02-17). Correspondence] Revisiting the SUNSHINE and SUNRISE trials. thelancet.com The efficacy and safety findings from the SUNSHINE and SUNRISE phase 3 trials of secukinumab in moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa were first published in The Lancet on Feb 3, 2023.1 On Feb 24, 2023, a discrepancy in the labelling of the NRS30 skin pain response endpoint data reported in these trials was brought to our attention by the sponsor, Novartis Pharma.
(2024-02-17). Obituary] Susan Abarca Salazar. thelancet.com Infectious diseases consultant and doctoral student. She was born on Sept 7, 1986, in Cusco, Peru, and died on Aug 15, 2023, in Zimbabwe, aged 36 years.
(2024-02-17). Correspondence] Addressing racism in academia. thelancet.com Several higher education institutions have identified the Race Equality Charter (REC) as a key strategy for addressing racism. Similarly to the Athena Swan Charter, which addresses gender equity, the REC, launched in 2016, gives bronze and silver awards in racial equality. The recent update of the REC is therefore important. Overall, the REC application process has been substantially streamlined with greater flexibility for applicant institutions to focus on their own needs. However, the 2021 review that triggered this update also found that REC impacts were least beneficial among Black academics and absent among…
(2024-02-17). World Report] Czech Republic latest country to ban hexahydrocannabinol. thelancet.com Several countries already prohibit or regulate sale of the semi-synthetic cannabinoid HHC on health grounds. Ed Holt reports.
(2024-02-17). Perspectives] Machina non deus: being in charge of AI. thelancet.com The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform our lives is a prominent issue in public discourse. The threats of other leading global challenges, such as conflicts and climate change, are clear, but AI has been portrayed as both a danger and an advance. Undoubtedly, AI has the potential to impact many aspects of human life and to some extent has already begun doing so. Whether in the long-term this transformation will be positive or negative is a matter of human choice. More than a Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech by Meredith Broussard gets to the issue of choice and how it…
(2024-02-17). World Report] New European agreement on gender-based violence. thelancet.com A new EU directive will criminalise violence against women but controversially excludes a consent-based offence of rape. Jacqui Thornton reports.
(2024-02-17). Correspondence] Secukinumab treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa: questions remain. thelancet.com In the phase 3 trials of secukinumab for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (SUNSHINE and SUNRISE), Alexa B Kimball and colleagues1 reported clinical response rates of 45% and 42%, respectively, in patients who received secukinumab 300 mg subcutaneously every 2 weeks compared with 34% and 31%, respectively, in patients who received placebo, yielding placebo-deducted response rates of 11% across both trials. This modest efficacy could indicate that secukinumab has little effect on hidradenitis suppurativa, which would suggest that the observed improvements in health-related quality of life and physical func…
(2024-02-17). Perspectives] Can I be seen? Birthing while Black. thelancet.com Black women in the diaspora are at risk of experiencing obstetric racism, which can contribute to mistreatment during the perinatal period and childbirth and increased risks of poor maternal and neonatal outcomes. Birthing experiences and perinatal care are generally worse for Black women than white women. We have known this for some time. Arline Geronimus' study on "weathering", which highlighted the impact racism has on Black maternal health outcomes in the USA, was published in 1992. And yet, more than 30 years later insufficient progress has been made to address these disparities.
(2024-02-17). Correspondence] Recommendations for accurate reporting in medical research statistics. thelancet.com An important requirement for validity of medical research is sound methodology and statistics, yet this is still often overlooked by medical researchers.1,2 Based on the experience of reviewing statistics in more than 1000 manuscripts submitted to The Lancet Group of journals over the past 3 years, this Correspondence provides guidance to commonly encountered statistical deficiencies in reports and how to avoid them (panel).
(2024-02-17). World Report] US regulators escalate PFAS controls. thelancet.com Most states are due to introduce controls, while the CDC has updated its guidance for physicians. Paul Webster reports.
(2024-02-17). Correspondence] Small vulnerable newborns in Nepal: the need for data. thelancet.com The Lancet Series on small vulnerable newborns (SVNs) highlights a key issue in Nepal and across low-income and middle-income countries: the inconsistent data impede the ability of health systems to deliver care proactively and proportionately. We would like to share the complexities of the current system in Nepal and suggested solutions.
(2024-02-17). Perspectives] Monica Bertagnolli: Director of the National Institutes of Health. thelancet.com Monica Bertagnolli, the new Director of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), brings unique experience to this leadership role: as a surgical oncologist, an NIH-funded researcher, a cancer patient, and a participant in an NIH clinical trial. She is also the first surgeon and only the second woman to take the helm at the NIH. And she may be the only NIH Director who grew up on a US sheep and cattle ranch, which her family has run in central Wyoming for three generations.
(2024-02-17). Editorial] Severe mental illness in the UK: a crisis of compassion. thelancet.com If a society is to be judged on how it treats its most vulnerable, the UK faces some uncomfortable home-truths. Despite a raft of mental health awareness campaigns, pervasive discriminatory attitudes regarding severe mental illness remain. In June, 2023, Valdo Calocane—who had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia—fatally stabbed three people in Nottingham. He received a hospital order, having pleaded guilty to manslaughter on grounds of diminished responsibility. The case is deeply tragic.
(2024-02-17). World Report] Huge health needs for refugees in Chad. thelancet.com Humanitarian organisations call for support for hundreds of thousands of people who have fled conflict in Sudan. Udani Samarasekera reports.
(2024-02-17). Correspondence] Economic crises and cancer care in Pakistan—timely action saves lives. thelancet.com Cancer treatment is often ignored during economic crises; Sri Lankans are still striving to stabilise their health-care system.1 Currently, the health systems in low-income and middle-income countries are least prepared to operate independently in emergencies and combat global cancer inequities. Alarmingly, in Pakistan, political turmoil has contributed to a catastrophic decline in the economy and looming bankruptcy.2 Being the world's fifth most populous country (with a population of >232 million people), due to depleting reserves, rising inflation, and calamitous recent floods, the value of currency in Pakis…
(2024-02-16). Petition to Biden, Blinken: Stop enabling genocide in Gaza and attacking Yemen, Iraq and Syria! workers.org 
The SanctionsKill Campaign is asking people to sign this petition to President Joe Biden's administration and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The SanctionsKill Campaign accuses the Biden administration of being an accomplice to crimes against humanity by aiding genocide in Gaza. This is in violation of the International Court of . . . |
(2024-02-16). Resistance groups denounce U.S. attacks on Iraqi resistance. workers.org 
The following statements were posted on Resistance News Network in response to the U.S. attacks on the Iraqi resistance Feb. 7, 2024. Popular Front Central Media Department The U.S. is the main sponsor of organized terrorism in the world. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine condemned with the . . . |
(2024-02-16). Palestinian groups call for emergency global actions against Israeli genocide. workers.org 
Palestinian organizations working together in the resistance issued the following statement Feb. 15, 2024, calling for global actions Feb. 16-18 in response to the Zionist aggression and the genocidal war against the Palestinian people. It was posted by the Resistance News Network. O our steadfast Palestinian people, O masses of . . . |
(2024-02-16). SpaceX launches private moon lander, making history. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — In a mission, dubbed IM-1, that might become a first in history if succeeded, SpaceX takes off Odysseus, a private moon lander built by Intuitive Machines, on a Falcon 9 rocket launching from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.Odysseus is set to land close to the moon's south pole on Feb. 22, making it the first private spacecraft to reach the moon's surface, after a failed mission by United Launch Alliance to launch Astrobotic's Peregrine Moon lander attempting to set the same record, and a national achievement for the United States as first touchdown on the moon since NASA's Apollo 17 missi…
(2024-02-16). Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth, Bad Bunny are Met Gala 2024 co-chairs. albawaba.com
(2024-02-16). Barcelona eyeing Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli. albawaba.com Barcelona have set their sights on Arsenal attacker Gabriel Martinelli, according to Mundo Deportivo.The Catalan giants are looking for a new striker with specific traits and believe the Brazil international fits the bill.Barca understand they must sell first if they were to submit an accptable offer for the Arsenal star.He has seven goals and three assists in 28 appearances this season so far.The 22-year-old's deal with the Gunners runs to 2027.
(2024-02-16). Sunday 2/18: San Diego: Kids Unite for Change. indybay.org 880 Front St. and 221 W. Broadway | San Diego, CA…
(2024-02-16). President Ramaphosa hails democracy's role in uplifting youth. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa hails democracy's role in uplifting youth | President Cyril Ramaphosa says individuals born after the advent of democracy embody the essence of Tintswalo, as they have gone on to record commendable achievements in their lives and careers. | The President was responding to this week's two-day debate on his State of the Nation Address (SONA) by Members of Parliament. The SONA was delivered a week ago in Cape Town. | A number of young people, who have benefited from government over the last 30 years, were present in the National Assembly to listen to the President's response to the debate. | REA…
(2024-02-16). Australia: When Scott Morrison Met Nemesis. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-02-16). Weaponizing anti-Semitism: The gift that keeps on giving. mronline.org 
Apologists for Israel's brutality against Palestinians in Gaza are continuing to use the past persecution of Jews to neutralise criticism of Israel.
(2024-02-16). At Stanford University, Hundreds Mobilize Again This Week for Sit-in Defense. indybay.org On Monday Feb 12, hundreds of students, faculty and community members joined a second emergency rally in White Plaza to support Stanford students participating in the Sit-In to Stop Genocide. The sit-in urgently called for Hands off Rafah, where Israel invasion began terrorizing Palestinians refugees. Photo thanks to Len and Nancy. They were part of a contingent of community members who traveled from San Jose to support students at Stanford in Palo Alto.
(2024-02-16). SA records an increase in research and development expenditure after COVID-19. sanews.gov.za SA records an increase in research and development expenditure after COVID-19 | Gross domestic expenditure on research and development (GERD) has increased in real terms for the first time in four years. | GERD as a percentage of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached 0.62% in 2021/22, up from 0.60% in the previous year, indicating a slight improvement in research and development (R&D) intensity. | This represents a 6.9% year-on-year increase from R25.965 billion in 2020/21 to R27.756 billion in 2021/22, in terms of 2015 prices. | This is according to the latest South African National Survey of Research and Exp…
(2024-02-16). Selected Articles: Turbo Brain Cancer Due to University COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in the United States. globalresearch.ca 
By Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines cause Turbo Brain Cancers, which, in my estimation are in the Top 3 …
(2024-02-16). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
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(2024-02-16). Cuba to hold National Craft Festival. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban province of Matanzas will host the 3rd National Crafts Festival from March 17 to 19 to promote the creative arts in the country.
(2024-02-16). ECLAC launches Observatory to support digital development processes. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) virtually launched the Digital Development Observatory (ODD) in Chile on Thursday to measure the progress of countries in the use of modern technologies.
(2024-02-16). How Three New Museums Are Teaching the World About a Paradigm Shift in Our Understanding of Human Origins. pressenza.com New findings and significant advances in research have scientists rethinking our origins, and museums around the world are working to catch the public up. | By April M. Short | Breakthrough anthropological and scientific findings have allowed researchers to better trace the outlines, and begin to fill in the blanks, of the human evolutionary story in recent decades. We're now able to trace the long threads of the social and cultural processes that produced today's world. Humanity has the potential to be stronger and more resilient as we use our history as a guide to understand ourselves and visualize the future.
(2024-02-16). BRICS Will End U.S. Dollar Dominance, Says Wall Street. infobrics.org The BRICS bloc is looking to put an end to the U.S. dollar's global reserve currency status. BRICS wants to put their local currencies ahead of the U.S. dollar to settle cross-border transactions…
(2024-02-16). Shenyang Joins Battle of Chinese Cities for Russian Seafood Trade. infobrics.org With an expanded U.S. ban on Russian seafood coming into effect that now includes products processed in third countries, Russian exporters are increasingly pivoting to China…
(2024-02-16). The UAE's BRICS Membership: A Growing Role for the Global South. infobrics.org Our world is not static; the year 2023 witnessed heightened interest in the role of the Global South in shaping the international order…
(2024-02-16). Westerners more afraid of migrants and radical Islam than Russia, finds poll. infobrics.org Trump's son questions validity of "Russian threat" after US warning to Congress.
(2024-02-16). Belgorod attack a sign that Syrsky will harden terrorist methods. infobrics.org New Ukrainian top general expected to launch terrorist incursions against Russia's demilitarized territory.
(2024-02-16). Panamanian reports exodos of students from private to public sector. plenglish.com Panama, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Reports from Panama's Ministry of Education (Meduca) confirm the growing exodus of students from private schools to the public sector, mainly due to economic factors.
(2024-02-16). Flight Attendants Rally Globally To Demand Living Wages & Contract For 100,000 Workers. indybay.org Hundreds of flight attendants from all major unions rallied globally on February 13, 2023. At SFO they marched and spoke out abut their struggle for living wages. While the airlines are making billions they have taken pay cuts.
(2024-02-16). How Israel's sadistic 'hunger games' target starving Gazans. newarab.com An investigation by Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, The New Arab's Arabic-language sister edition, documents how
(2024-02-16). Unveiling the mental health crisis at Al-Hol camp in Syria. newarab.com Displaced Syrians living in the Described as a "massive outdoor prison", the Al-Hol camp sits in northeast Syria, close to the border of Iraq. Some 40,000 people have been detained in the camp since 2018 following displacement during fighting between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Islamic State (IS…
(2024-02-16). Yemeni fishermen bleed money in Red Sea 'death trap'. newarab.com Hamdi Ghalib, 32, has been a fisherman for over a decade in Yemen's Al-Hodeidah province, which overlooks the Red Sea. His boat and nets are the equipment that enables him to make money to cover his six-member family's living expenses. | Hamdi tells The New Arab that fishing is dangerous today and may cost him his life. The danger has nothing to do with the rough sea or the strong wind. Instead, he fears being killed, injured, or kidnapped as the "It has bee…
(2024-02-16). Aid agencies: Israel cannot 'offload' Gaza responsibility. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Did the African Union ban Israel delegation from its summit?>. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Egypt currency crisis: Nigerian migrants fear detention. newarab.com
(2024-02-16). Egypt's Menkaure Pyramid restoration rejected by commitee. newarab.com A heated debate over a restoration project of Egypt's Pharaonic Menkaure Pyramid was finally resolved on Thursday after an official committee An official review committee — led by renowned Egyptologist and former minister of antiquities
(2024-02-16). Gaza: Israel storms Nasser hospital in Khan Younis. newarab.com
(2024-02-16). Houthis: More than 400 US, UK airstrikes in Yemen since Jan. newarab.com Yemen's In an official statement via the Saba news agency linked to the group, the Houthi spokesperson Dhaifallah Al-Shami reported the attacks by US and UK forces as strikes continued on other areas in "The total number of American and British airstrikes, both aerial and reconn…
(2024-02-16). Iraq to officially investigate UNDP bribery allegations. newarab.com 
The Iraqi Integrity Commission has launched an investigation into corruption allegations linked to the UN's work in Iraq, following accusations of bribery published earlier this month by British newspaper The announcement was made on the Commission's official Facebook The Guardian report alleged UN empl…
(2024-02-16). Israel mulls '48 Palestinian military conscription: report. newarab.com Israel's army chief has said that Israelis from "all parts of society" should be called up for Herzi Halevi, the army chief of staff, said that the…
(2024-02-16). Israel raids Nasser hospital in Gaza as Rafah concerns grow. newarab.com 
Israel's military called the raid on Nasser
(2024-02-16). Israel scrutinised for Iron Dome failure to catch rockets. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Israel spied on US to thwart settler sanctions: report. newarab.com
(2024-02-16). Israeli drone tested in Gaza 'appears at Saudi Defence Expo'. newarab.com A previously classified Israeli Developed by the Israeli Ministry of Defense, the system comprises drones designed for intelligence gathering, espionage, and even assassination missions. Its centrepiece, the
(2024-02-16). Israeli strikes kill 10 civilians, Hezbollah to retaliate. newarab.com The civilian death toll from two The Lebanese militant group
(2024-02-16). Marwan Barghouti transferred to solitary confinement. newarab.com Palestinian leader and high profile prisoner Israel's far-right National S…
(2024-02-16). Musk's Starlink satellites approved for use in Gaza hospital. newarab.com The Under the deal, Starlink will support internet access at an Emirati-run field hospital in Gaza's far-southern city
(2024-02-16). South Lebanon mourns civilians killed in Israeli airstrikes. newarab.com 
Residents of the southern Hezbollah and Israel have been engaged in cross-border clashes si…
(2024-02-16). US advancing long-term plan for Palestinian state: report. newarab.com 
The proposed peace deal hinges on ensuring Hamas and Israel agree to a ceasefire deal, which has been repe…
(2024-02-16). US anti-boycott act raises free speech concerns. newarab.com This week, an anti-boycott act passed by a voice vote in US Congress is raising concerns among followers of the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, as well as free speech advocates over the potential for restrictions on political expression. |
(2024-02-16). US lawmakers pass anti-Assad Syria Anti-Normalisation Act. newarab.com The US House of Representatives passed The Assad Anti-Normalisation Act was adopted with 389 votes in favour and 32 against, which means it will now move to the Senate for another vote. If adopted, it will need to be signed by President Joe Biden before becoming law. | "As a humanitarian organization that has worked on this bill since the inception of its idea, we are proud to see legislation that holds the Assa…
(2024-02-16). US sanctions on Israeli settlers are 'not enough'. newarab.com An Israeli construction firm and an Israeli settlement local government body are facing potential US sanctions after it signed a contract with one of four In early February, US President Joe Biden signed an executive order
(2024-02-16). Who is Bisan Owda, Gaza's voice after Motaz and Plestia?>. newarab.com Two rising female Palestinian voices, Bisan Owda and Plestia Alaqad, have emerged from Gaza, wielding storytelling to illuminate realities often unseen and unheard in the course of Israel's genocidal war on their homeland, in which Israel has While their journeys began separately, remarkable similarities bind their paths, painting a portrait of resilience, courage, and unwavering commitment to telling the story of the atrocities Gaza, drowned out by Western media pro-Israel bias. | Both Owda an…
(2024-02-16). Pakistan: A win for the people, a blow to the establishment. newarab.com In the last few years, The much talked about 'tsunami' of followers of
(2024-02-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Syphilis surge is cause for concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that cases of syphilis continue to rise in the U.S. This is while rates of other forms of sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia and gonorrhea are flat or declining. Learn more about what syphilis is, what the symptoms are and how it can be prevented in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/hFJIE8UnNjA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 58) is in the downloads…
(2024-02-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Red flags for heart failure during pregnancy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. Deaths from heart disease in women who are pregnant or delivered a baby within one year has increased over the previous 30 years. Dr. Demilade (Demi-lad-ay) Adedinsewo (Ah-ded-in-shay-woah) a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the red flags for heart failure during pregnancy and how healthcare professionals are working to detect the condition earlier. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/PsJJKSjOf1U Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg…
(2024-02-16). Treating stomach cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More than 26,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with stomach cancer this year, and nearly 11,000 people will die of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Stomach cancer accounts for about 1.5% of all new cancers diagnosed in the U.S. each year. Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, can affect any part of the stomach. In most of the world, stomach cancers form in the main part of the stomach. In the…
(2024-02-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Hypertension and cardiovascular disease in the Black community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. African Americans are significantly affected by heart disease, resulting in higher mortality rates compared to white Americans. One of the reasons for the disparity is due to high hypertension rates in the Black community. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, can increase your risk of developing heart disease. Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses cardiovascular disease…
(2024-02-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is vascular dementia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An estimated 55 million people are believed to be living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. Vascular diseases contribute to approximately 25% of all diagnoses. When blood vessels are damaged or blocked, it can deprive your brain of vital oxygen and nutrients, which could lead to a condition called vascular dementia. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/Q-kourqRrPQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 03) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-02-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: SUDEP is a rare but deadly epilepsy complication. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Seizures are produced by abnormal electrical activity in the brain that builds up and produces symptoms. About 1 in 26 people have epilepsy, which is a neurologic disorder that causes seizures. And as Dr. Anthony Fine, a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist at Mayo Clinic, explains, there's also a rare complication of epilepsy that exists which can be deadly. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/vCMDRPNOPqc Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end…
(2024-02-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: How a coronary calcium scan assesses heart attack risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Do you know your risk of coronary artery disease, the most common form of heart disease? Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says an easy and efficient test called a coronary calcium scan can help determine your risk before you show symptoms. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/r1Q45bi8nhM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 04) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. What a coronary calcium scan measures…
(2024-02-16). Heart attack symptoms in women are often different than men. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Sweating, nausea, dizziness and unusual fatigue may not sound like typical heart attack symptoms. However, they are common for women and may occur more often when resting or asleep.Unlike with men, pain, pressure or discomfort in the chest are not always severe or even the most prominent heart attack symptom in women. That's why women need to understand their unique symptoms while also working to reduce their risk of heart disease. "It's…
(2024-02-16). Understanding whooping cough with a Mayo Clinic expert. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whooping cough (pertussis) is caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. Some areas of the U.S. —and abroad — are seeing an uptick in whooping cough (pertussis) cases — including in parts of Wisconsin. Whooping cough is an infectious respiratory illness caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. "This is an infection that causes quite a significant cough," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases expert with the Mayo…
(2024-02-16). Black History Month observances. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic and area community organizations have planned a range of events in February to honor and celebrate Black History Month. The monthlong commemoration is a way to recognize the many significant contributions of African Americans to the nation and Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic is lighting the Plummer Building at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona; and Mayo Clinic Hospital in Florida in red, yellow and green on Thursday, Feb. 1,…
(2024-02-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Closing the gaps in cancer care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 2024 could mark a grim milestone in the battle against cancer. In January, the American Cancer Society announced that, for the first time ever, new cancer cases could exceed the 2 million mark. Early detection and the right treatment are among the best weapons to fight cancer. However, today many people don't have equitable access to cancer care because of systemic barriers and health disparities. Mayo Clinic is working to change that with strategic initiatives aimed at health…
(2024-02-16). World Cancer Day: Making a commitment to close the cancer care gap. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) recognizes World Cancer Day annually on February 4. The UICC's 2024 theme for World Cancer Day is "Close the Care Gap." The care gap is the gap between people who can obtain healthcare related to the prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer and those who cannot. The factors that create this gap include income, education and geographical location barriers. Discrimination based on ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age,…
(2024-02-16). Genetic testing pinpoints cardiovascular risk in patients with aortic disorders. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A new Mayo Clinic systematic review has shed light on genetically inherited aortic disorders in patients, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for those with inherited cardiovascular risk.
(2024-02-16). Can taking a plunge in icy water after your workout be beneficial? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org From ice bucket challenges to polar plunges, people have embraced being doused with or dunked in icy water to raise money for their favorite causes. But can cold water immersion have benefits beyond fundraising? Research indicates that icy water may have a positive effect on recovery after exercise by reducing inflammation and soreness. It also may help build resiliency, restore balance to the nervous system and improve cognitive function and mood. What are the basics…
(2024-02-16). Diversity science researcher achieving goal of making difference in people's lives. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org From the time she was a young woman, Gladys Asiedu, Ph.D., knew she wanted to help people. Her path to achieving that goal began in Ghana. Learn about her journey and the difference she is making as a diversity science researcher. Gladys Asiedu, Ph.D., always knew she wanted to make a difference in people's lives. A steady focus on that altruistic goal would ultimately lead her to Mayo Clinic. As a child in Ghana in…
(2024-02-16). Lifestyle links to heart health go beyond food, exercise, Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Countries around the world observe Heart Month in February LONDON — What are steps you can take beyond a healthy diet and exercise to improve your heart health? In this expert alert, Gosia Wamil, M.D., Ph.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, answers that question and more. Gosia Wamil, M.D., Ph.D. 1. Does loneliness affect heart health? Loneliness and social isolation have been linked to heart disease, Dr. Wamil says. "Studies suggest that…
(2024-02-16). Playing it safe: Tips to stay in the heart safety zone during the big game. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Millions of football fans will be gathering to cheer on their favorite team during Sunday's big game. And with the excitement around the highly anticipated sporting event comes some advice about staying heart safe as a spectator. Dr. Satyajit Reddy, a Mayo Clinic sports cardiologist, says that while those on the field certainly have some risk from a medical perspective, some studies indicate that fans watching the big game may have an increased risk of heart emergencies….
(2024-02-16). A silent tumor, precancerous polyps and the power of genetic screening. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Tammy LeDoux could never have imagined she had a tumor the size of a pineapple growing on her left ovary. Or that precancerous polyps were lurking in her stomach and colon. "I never had any cramping. I never had any pain. I never felt anything hard or lumpy in my abdomen or down in my pelvic area. I never knew anything was there," says Tammy, an information technology analyst who lives in Wisconsin. The surprising…
(2024-02-16). Aspiring innovators aim to transform medicine with the next big idea. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Residents and students at Mayo Clinic learning the craft of their careers are also adopting a mindset to transform healthcare. Programs at Mayo are helping these enterprising inventors ask the right questions and take the steps to bring their innovative ideas to market.
(2024-02-16). Isometric exercise: Using body weight to lower blood pressure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When you think about exercise, sweating through a cycling class, adding up miles from a brisk walk or pumping iron in the weight room may come to mind. But there's a different form of exercise that uses something besides movement to give you a workout. It's isometric exercise, which is gaining attention for its role in helping lower and control your blood pressure. What is isometric exercise? Isometric exercise focuses on tightening or contracting a specific…
(2024-02-16). Venezuela to host Caribbean Regional Seminar in May. plenglish.com Caracas, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Caracas will host the Caribbean Regional Seminar, which will address noteworthy issues of the new multipolar world, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil announced on Thursday.
(2024-02-16). Energy Firms Face Legal Threat Over Israeli Licences to Drill For Gas Off Gaza. expose-news.com Major energy companies awarded licences by Israel to explore for gas off Gaza's coast have been warned that they could face legal action for possible breaches of Palestinian maritime sovereignty and war pillaging. An offshore gas …
(2024-02-16). Shocking Findings of New Study: Excess Deaths in the UK Pandemic were Iatrogenic and Caused by Midazolam and Euthanasia. expose-news.com Findings of a new study show that data showing a spike in excess deaths in April 2020 in the United Kingdom (UK) had significant anomalies and inconsistencies with existing explanations wrongly attributed …
(2024-02-16). Why does Israel destroy hospitals? dissidentvoice.org Hospitals are prime strategic targets of Israel's military campaign in Gaza. The Nasser hospital in Rafah is the only major one still standing, along with a handful of smaller ones. All the rest have been destroyed, along with many of the patients and medical staff. Many have been slaughtered, while the helpless have been left …
(2024-02-16). Volcano in southwest Iceland erupts again after January activity. presstv.ir A volcano erupted on Thursday in southwest Iceland for the second time this year.
(2024-02-16). West Bank's Freedom Theater nominated for Nobel Peace Prize. presstv.ir Ransacked and vandalized by Israeli regime, the Freedom Theater in the occupied West Bank has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
(2024-02-16). Iran president: Gaza situation symbolic of unjust world structure. presstv.ir Iran's president says situation in the Gaza Strip, which is enduring a genocidal Israeli war, is symbolic of the unjustness of the governing global structure.
(2024-02-16). Iran to take 'reciprocal action' if its ships are seized: Top official. presstv.ir Iran's vice president for legal affairs says the country will reciprocate if its ships are seized illegally, as the United States acknowledges the confiscation of Iranian oil.
(2024-02-16). The urgent need for 'de-Zionization'. presstv.ir The only just and workable solution to the problem of the occupation of Palestine is to end the Zionist colony.
(2024-02-16). Russia slams US for 'malicious fabrication' over space capabilities. presstv.ir Such tricks, the Kremlin says, are played by the White House only to urge lawmakers to approve more money to counter Russia.
(2024-02-16). Israeli troops force medics, patients, displaced from Khan Younis hospital. presstv.ir Local media reported the Palestinians were under attack inside and outside Nasser Hospital.
(2024-02-16). France: "Article Pfizer" criminalising criticism of mRNA injections passed by National Assembly. expose-news.com On 15 November 2023, the French Senate reviewed a draft law, modifications to the Penal Code, that aim to crush dissent using hefty fines of up to EUR 15,000 and threat of …
(2024-02-16). Canada: Class action lawsuit launched to bring justice to small businesses in Alberta that were forced to obey covid lockdowns. expose-news.com
(2024-02-16). Here's how they are forcing us to stay prisoners in our homes. expose-news.com In his 2023 book 'They want your money and your life', Dr. Vernon Coleman offers an in-depth analysis of the economic and social chaos which now faces every nation and every citizen. …
(2024-02-16). Haldwani Violence: Result of escalating communal tensions in Uttarakhand, reveals fact-finding report" muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror A fact-finding team, comprising members of the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), Karawan-e-Mohabbat, and civil rights activist Zahid Qadri, visited Haldwani on February 14, 2024, to investigate the recent violence that erupted in the region. The team's preliminary findings, based on extensive discussions with members of civil society, journalists, writers, …
(2024-02-16). Australia llama a cesar persecución contra Julian Assange. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios locales, la iniciativa legislativa fue presentada por el diputado Andrew Wilkie y recibió 86 votos a favor.
(2024-02-16). Asciende a 28.663 cifra de palestinos asesinados por ataques israelíes en Gaza. telesurtv.net Ministerio de Salud gazatí informó que 68.395 palestinos han resultado heridos desde que inició la ofensiva de las fuerzas de ocupación.
(2024-02-16). Presidente brasileño insta a reformar mecanismos multilaterales. telesurtv.net El mandatario suramericano destacó que las ONU "no tiene actualmente fuerzas suficientes" para evitar un conflicto.
(2024-02-16). Al menos seis muertos por ataque ucraniano a Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net El asesor del ministro de Salud ruso, Alexéi Kuznetsov, confirmó la cifra producto del bombardeo de un centro comercial por las fuerzas armadas de Ucrania.
(2024-02-16). Venezuela coopera para enfrentar derrame de crudo trinitense. telesurtv.net "Se han sostenido reuniones a nivel técnico con nuestros vecinos a fin de evaluar los impactos", indicó el canciller.
(2024-02-16). Conozca acciones para reducir riesgo de cáncer desde la infancia. telesurtv.net La OPS indica que la detección oportuna del cáncer alarga y mejora la calidad de vida de los niños e incluso poder curarlos.
(2024-02-16). Rechazan juicio sumario contra opositora en Paraguay. telesurtv.net El pasado 14 de febrero, mediante este juicio exprés, González fue promovida de su cargo como senadora.
(2024-02-16). Revelan fecha de juicio contra expresidente Trump en Nueva York. telesurtv.net El juez Juan Merchan denegó la acción de la defensa de Trump que propuso desestimar la denuncia.
(2024-02-16). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Son más de 130 días de ataques constantes de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-02-16). Corte de EE.UU. endurece cargos contra pastor vinculado a magnicidio en Haití. telesurtv.net El pastor Christian Emmanuel Sanon fue imputado con nuevo cargo de conspiración para secuestrar y matar al expresidente haitiano Jovenel Moïse.
(2024-02-16). Sube a 12 cifra de muertos tras ataques israelíes contra Líbano. telesurtv.net La entidad sionista atacó una zona residencial en la ciudad de Nabatieh, donde perdieron la vida ocho personas.
(2024-02-16). Venezuela suspende actividades de oficina técnica de asesoría del Alto Comisionado de ONU para DD.HH. telesurtv.net Caracas realizará una revisión integral de los términos de cooperación técnica descritos en la Carta de Entendimiento firmada con dicha oficina.
(2024-02-16). Reportan movilización frente al Ministerio de Agricultura de España. telesurtv.net Ante las medidas propuestas, los agricultores que llevan alrededor de diez días de protesta consecutiva, reafirmaron que continuarán con las manifestaciones.
(2024-02-16). Cuba solicitará a la CIJ pronunciamiento sobre genocidio en Palestina. telesurtv.net Al ratificar la postura del presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, la viceministra agregó que "Cuba jamás estará entre los indiferentes.
(2024-02-16). Se movilizan en Argentina en reclamo de mejoras salariales. telesurtv.net "El salario no puede ser una medida de ajuste. Cuando se discute el salario se discute la vida de la gente", precisó el líder del Polo Obrero, Eduardo Belliboni.
(2024-02-16). Presidente de Venezuela rechaza robo del avión de Emtrasur. telesurtv.net El Gobierno venezolano previamente había emitido un comunicado para repudiar el robo del avión por parte de EE.UU. con la participación de Argentina.
(2024-02-16). México ha decomisado 50.000 armas ingresadas ilegalmente desde EE.UU. telesurtv.net López Obrador afirma que tanto los republicanos como los demócratas están desplazándose hacia la derecha al abordar la migración en un intento por asegurar votos.
(2024-02-16). Ataque israelí al hospital de Khan Younis, Gaza, deja un muerto. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas israelíes ingresaron al patio del complejo sanitario y comenzaron a disparar contra sus secciones.
(2024-02-16). Panamá reporta naufragio con varios migrantes muertos. telesurtv.net El incremento de migrantes que atraviesan el Darién en su camino hacia Estados Unidos o Canadá ha sido constante desde el año 2021.
(2024-02-16). Putin revela que Rusia está a punto de crear vacunas anticáncer. telesurtv.net Putin no proporcionó detalles sobre los tipos de cáncer a los que se dirigen las vacunas propuestas ni sobre cómo funcionarían.
(2024-02-16). Ministra de Salud palestina advierte de catástrofe en hospital Nasser. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud manifestó que las fuerzas de ocupación de Israel obligan a las personas permanecer en el antiguo edificio Nasser en condiciones duras y aterradoras.
(2024-02-16). Siria y Mauritania exploran vías para ampliar cooperación científica. telesurtv.net El ministro sirio resaltó la importancia de trabajar para renovar e impulsar el programa científico junto a Mauritania.
(2024-02-16). Sismo de magnitud 5.4 sacude Lima, Perú. telesurtv.net El epicentro se localizó a 36 kilómetros de la ciudad de Huaral y tuvo una profundidad de 57 kilómetros.
(2024-02-16). Pronostican lluvias significativas por El Niño en Costa, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Los expertos pronosticaron inundaciones y desbordamientos en la Costa de Ecuador, así como el registro de precipitaciones por encima de lo habitual.
(2024-02-16). Inauguran XXXII Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana en Cuba. telesurtv.net En esta edición, la feria está dedicada a los intelectuales cubanos Isabel Monal y Francisco López Sacha.
(2024-02-16). Beyond Orwell's 1984, 5G and the launching of 6G: "It's Easy to Take Down a Society that is Digital" expose-news.com "Hell is Empty and the Devils are All Here". William Shakespeare, "The Tempest", 1623 "By now, it should be clear to all of us what is being gradually and, in many ways, imperceptibly …
(2024-02-16). Philly march in solidarity with Rafah. workers.org 
Organized by the Philadelphia Palestine Coalition, over 5,000 people came out on Feb. 13, to express their outrage and disgust at the U.S./Israeli attacks on Rafah, and the threats of a full-scale invasion by Israeli Occupation Forces into southern Gaza. Demonstrators gathered at City Hall for a spirited march to . . . |
(2024-02-16). Indian farmer protest continues in face of Modi government's massive deployment of security forces. wsws.org At least a hundred farmers have been injured in clashes with security forces, who have used baton charges, rubber bullets, water-cannon, and copious amounts of tear gas, some of it dropped by drones, to beat back the protesters.
(2024-02-16). 1 killed, dozens injured in shooting at Super Bowl celebration rally. wsws.org Two people were taken into custody over the shooting that police described as a "dispute between several people that ended in gunfire."
(2024-02-16). European governments demand massive arms buildup after Trump's threats to withdraw support for NATO members. wsws.org The European powers have responded to Donald Trump's threats against NATO members who fail to spend enough on rearmament with a veritable war hysteria.
(2024-02-16). Japanese prime minister pushing for summit with North Korean leader. wsws.org The move does not represent a pull-back from Tokyo's war drive, but is designed to deflect domestic tensions outwards while pursing Japanese imperialism's interests on the Korean Peninsula.
(2024-02-16). Egypt building camps to host Palestinians expelled from Gaza as Israel prepares for Rafah onslaught. wsws.org The far-right Israeli government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has more or less openly been declaring for months its intention to forcibly expel the Palestinians from Gaza, a war crime under international law. Thursday's report confirms that these plans are now beeing put into practice.
(2024-02-16). Saltburn: The worm turns. wsws.org Despite setting off in an intriguing manner, the plot quickly degenerates into forms of deranged sociopathy.
(2024-02-16). Health workers in Sri Lanka and Australia denounce the doxxing of Australian medical practitioners speaking out against Gaza genocide. wsws.org "Despite our diverse backgrounds, our profession is committed to upholding the sanctity of human life and promoting health for all."—Health Workers Action Committee in Sri Lanka…
(2024-02-16). Mounting economic problems for Chinese government. wsws.org This year's National People's Congress will be particularly significant because the Xi Jinping regime confronts a worsening economic situation with no sign of a turnaround in sight.
(2024-02-16). Sri Lankan president calls on parliamentary opposition to assist his government impose IMF austerity. wsws.org Wickremesinghe's appeals to opposition parties is a call for unity to suppress the growing opposition of workers, youth and rural poor against his government's increasingly vicious attacks on social and democratic rights.
(2024-02-16). Stellantis made $20 billion in 2023, as media reports temps will get no profit-sharing checks under UAW deal. wsws.org The record profits reported by Stellantis come straight off the backs of workers, who have been greeeted by a wave of layoffs in 2024.
(2024-02-16). Layoffs continue at UPS, as Teamsters maintain guilty silence. wsws.org More than 100 workers are being laid off in Connecticut, while thousands more are being impacted by the shift towards automated facilities.
(2024-02-16). Amazon worker in Canada, forced outside in freezing conditions during fire alarm, dies of heart attack. wsws.org According to his obituary, Paulo DeSouza Bezerra succumbed to a heart attack shortly after standing outside in the bitter cold. Bezerra, 50, who emigrated from Brazil, leaves behind his wife of 25 years and a young son.
(2024-02-16). House Intelligence Committee chair sparks uproar over Russian "space weapons" wsws.org It is not clear whether Republican Mike Turner intended to pressure House Republicans to approve $60 billion in new spending on the war against Russia in Ukraine, or simply to stoke public fears like last year's "China balloon" scare.
(2024-02-16). Health workers prominent at Australian protests against Gaza genocide: "I'd never vote Labor again" wsws.org "They're not all that different from the Liberal Party. Labor has become a non-labour party."
(2024-02-16). On Verdi: Lufthansa's "house union" wsws.org In the current contract negotiations with Lufthansa, the warning strikes organised by Verdi have been organized to "blow off steam" to provide space for their collaboration with management to continue undisturbed.
(2024-02-16). Anti-Zionist Jewish activist in New Zealand speaks out against genocide in Gaza. wsws.org Rick Sahar, the son of two Holocaust survivors, spoke to the WSWS about his decision to speak out publicly against Israel's genocidal war against the people of Gaza.
(2024-02-16). Protests erupt across Senegal as President Sall cancels elections. wsws.org The Constitutional Council voided Sall's cancellation of the election last night, after protests erupted across Senegal in defiance of mass arrests launched by Sall.
(2024-02-15). Elon Musk refuses to comply with Judge's order to testify. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A federal judge has ordered Elon Musk to testify again about his purchase of "X" (formerly Twitter), giving both Musk and the SEC a week to agree on when and where the interview will happen.The judge's order, issued last night, makes official a previous ruling from December favoring the SEC.A judge told Elon Musk he has to talk to investigators about his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter. The judge gave them a week to agree on when and where to meet.This comes after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Musk. They want him to explain his purchase of Twitter, which he renamed "X" later.Mu…
(2024-02-15). Here's what Tech CEOs think of Apple Vision Pro. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Apple's first product in the realm of Virtual Reality, $3499 Apple Vision Pro has just been released with plenty of online figures praising and criticizing the new headset, but an insightful overview of the device can also come from industry leaders and tech professionals, with different remarks from Google, Meta, and Tesla's CEOs, as well as Apple's own Tim Cook. Tim Cook recently appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine wearing the Vision Pro in an exclusive interview where he talked about earlier versions of the device being bulky and heavy, he praised Apple's engineers for bringing the h…
(2024-02-15). Ukraine accuses Russia of using Starlink internet in occupied areas. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Reports from Kiev suggest that Ukraine is claiming Russia is using Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service in the areas it occupies.According to Ukrainian military intelligence, Russian forces are alleged to be utilizing Starlink terminals provided by SpaceX for satellite internet connectivity.The accusation came from Andriy Yusov, spokesperson for Ukraine's Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate.It is claimed that Russian units near Klishchiivka and Andriivka towns are using these terminals, although there has been no official response from the Russian Defense Ministry regarding thes…
(2024-02-15). Egypt: Dire consequences await Israel if Rafah invaded along its borders! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Egypt has issued a warning to Israel, cautioning against the potential dire consequences of launching a military operation in Rafah, a city situated in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.Concerns have been raised by Denmark and the Netherlands regarding Israel's possible assault on Rafah, which is home to over a million Palestinians.In a statement shared from Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs' X account, a message from Josep Borrell, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, dated Friday, February 9, was circulated. Borrell's message highlighted the pli…
(2024-02-15). Israel kills its captives in Gaza once again. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In the last 96 hours, Hamas' military wing, the Izzeddin al-Qassam Brigades, revealed that two prisoners died and eight were seriously injured in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.The conflict between Israel and Gaza has been ongoing for 128 days, resulting in more casualties among prisoners in Israeli attacks. According to the al-Qassam Brigades, in the recent 96-hour period alone, two prisoners were killed, and eight others were badly hurt in Israeli bombings.The statement emphasized the challenges in providing medical assistance to the injured prisoners due to continuous airstrikes. It stressed t…
(2024-02-15). NATO and EU respond to Trump's warning. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has reacted to former US President Donald Trump's remarks, cautioning that allies failing to meet their financial commitments to NATO might not be defended in the event of a Russian attack.Stoltenberg, in an interview with Norwegian TV channel TV2, stated, "Any suggestion that allies won't support each other would harm our security. Regardless of the presidential election outcome, I expect the US to remain a strong and loyal NATO ally."The EU also voiced its concerns over Trump's comments. European Council President Charles Michel, in a message on his X account,…
(2024-02-15). Is World War III on the horizon or has already begun?>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – As conflicts flare up worldwide, especially in places like Gaza, the Middle East, and beyond, there's talk about the possibility of a third world war. Leaders and experts are worried, but they're also trying to figure out if it's really going to happen.Former US President Donald Trump recently warned about a potential third world war, especially after an attack on a US military base. Others, like William Burns from the US intelligence agency, also think things in the Middle East are getting really tense.People in power, like Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in the US and Defense Secretary Grant Shapps in…
(2024-02-15). Al-Hilal star Neymar set for Santos return?>. albawaba.com Al-Hilal star Neymar is being linked with a potential return to Brazil after having an "effective" conversation with Santos club president.The striker left Santos in 2013 to pursue a career in Europe and went on to join Barcelona where he had his best spell.He then moved to Paris Saint-Germain in a world record move in 2017, but failed to live up to expectations.Neymar left the French club last summer to play alongside the likes of Aleksandar Mitrovic at Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal.However, he suffered an unexpected ACL injury that in October that should keep him out of action until the end of the season.The 32-year-…
(2024-02-15). Libya: Internal Security Agency must end abuses in name of 'guarding virtue'. reliefweb.int Country: Libya | Source: Amnesty International | Over the past year, the Tripoli-based Internal Security Agency (ISA) has subjected dozens of men, women and children to a range of abuses, including enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture, with some facing the death penalty, under the guise of "guarding virtue," said Amnesty International today. | Amnesty International has gathered evidence of an intensified crackdown on freedom of thought, expression and belief by ISA against the backdrop of a May 2023 decree issued by an official religious body, the General Authority for Endowments and Islamic…
(2024-02-15). Biden protected the lands surrounding the Grand Canyon — uranium mining is happening there anyway. peoplesworld.org 
On a windy day last August, President Joe Biden signed a proclamation protecting the canyons, cliffs, and plateaus surrounding the Grand Canyon National Park, nearly a million acres abutting the Navajo Nation and Havasupai Indian Reservation. Biden said the new national monument was part of his commitment to Native peoples to protect their sacred lands. "Preserving the Grand Canyon …
(2024-02-15). Science says Tuvalu will drown within decades; the reality is worse. reliefweb.int Country: Tuvalu | Source: Australian National University | by Niuone Eliuta | Tuvalu, a picturesque island nation nestled in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, is currently grappling with a relentless onslaught of storm surges and towering waves, wreaking havoc on coastal communities. While spring or king tides always come around in February, this year's king tide is like nothing we have witnessed before. This week, the island's one main road has succumbed to the fury of nature, submerged beneath torrents of seawater, exacerbating the already dire situation faced by Tuvaluans. | With this year's storm surg…
(2024-02-15). Plaga de magnitud bíblica amenaza a àÅfrica. radiohc.cu Por si fueran poco las guerras locales, los ataques de grupos islamistas, la corrupción, el subdesarrollo y las secuelas del colonialismo, àÅfrica está amenazada hoy por una plaga capaz de amenazar la vida en varios países.
(2024-02-15). Feria del Libro en Cuba propone variada agenda al público. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 feb (RHC) La 32 Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana, la cual quedó inaugurada oficialmente en Cuba este jueves, propone al público una amplia y variada agenda cultural en su sede principal y 17 subsedes.
(2024-02-15). Inauguran muestra de gran formato en Bellas Artes de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 feb (RHC) El Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de Cuba, en La Habana, inauguró este jueves la exposición ´Los muertos llaman al alba ª, del artista cubano de la plástica Enrique Martínez Celaya, integrada por ocho obras de gran formato.
(2024-02-15). Prestigioso flautista alemán imparte talleres en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 feb (RHC) El flautista y profesor alemán Michael Faust impartió el taller educativo "Enseñar a enseñar" a los estudiantes de la enseñanza artística en Cuba, informó este jueves el Centro Nacional de Escuelas de Arte -CNEArt.
(2024-02-15). En suspenso votación sobre reformas al código penal en Ecuador. radiohc.cu Quito, 15 feb (RHC) La Asamblea Nacional -Parlamento-, de Ecuador dejó este jueves en suspenso la votación de un proyecto de ley para reformar el Código Orgánico Integral Penal, una iniciativa que causa polémica entre los legisladores.
(2024-02-15). Oficina de Derechos Humanos de ONU mantiene diálogo con autoridades venezolanas. radiohc.cu Naciones Unidas, 15 feb (RHC) La Oficina del alto comisionado de la ONU para Derechos Humanos confirmó este jueves que mantiene conversaciones con las autoridades de Venezuela y otros actores tras la solicitud de retirada de su personal en ese país.
(2024-02-15). Unesco preocupada por violencia contra periodistas en Haití. radiohc.cu Puerto Príncipe, 15 feb (RHC) La Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura -Unesco-, mostró su preocupación por la violencia y las presiones que deben soportar los periodistas este jueves en Haití para realizar su trabajo diario.
(2024-02-15). Participa presidente cubano en inauguración de Feria del Libro. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 feb (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, participa hoy en la inauguración de la 32 Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana, que tiene a Brasil como país invitado de honor.
(2024-02-15). Cuba reelecta en Comité Especial de Descolonización de ONU. radiohc.cu Naciones Unidas, 15 feb (RHC) Cuba fue reelecta este jueves como vicepresidente de la Mesa del Comité Especial de Descolonización de la ONU, lo que confirma la renovada confianza depositada, de acuerdo con el viceministro primero de Relaciones Exteriores, Gerardo Peñalver.
(2024-02-15). Cuba: Ministra brasileña agradece acogida en Feria del Libro (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 feb (RHC) La ministra de Cultura de Brasil, Margareth Menezes, agradeció este jueves en nombre del presidente de su país, Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, y de artistas e intelectuales la acogida de Cuba en su mayor feria literaria.
(2024-02-15). Presidente cubano realiza visita de trabajo a Artemisa. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 feb (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, visitó este jueves el central 30 de Noviembre y la estación de alevinaje La Paila, en el municipio artemiseño de San Cristóbal, a fin de contribuir a la solución de diversos problemas.
(2024-02-15). Development of a flood index insurance product for Zambia. reliefweb.int 
Country: Zambia | Source: CGIAR | Please refer to the attached file. | Abstract/Description | Weather Risk Management Services Pvt Ltd (WRMS) is collaborating with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) as part of the CGIAR Initiative on Climate Resilience (ClimBeR) to develop financial solutions for post-extreme climatic events. The focus is on creating parametric insurance solutions to aid vulnerable populations in managing and mitigating loss and damage caused by natural disasters, with a primary emphasis on floods. | The project's scope involves a comprehensive approach to enhance community…
(2024-02-15). Hamtramck, Mich., becomes first U.S. city to pass 'Move the Money' resolution. peoplesworld.org HAMTRAMCK, Mich.—In a historic move, the Hamtramck City Council has unanimously passed Resolution 2024-22, making Hamtramck the first city in the United States to adopt a "Move the Money" resolution. The resolution calls on Congress and the president to shift significant funds from the military budget toward funding essential social services programs. "Those billions of …
(2024-02-15). Hamtramck, Michigan, se convierte en la primera ciudad de EE. UU. en aprobar la resolución 'Mover el dinero'. peoplesworld.org 
HAMTRAMCK, Michigan—En un movimiento histórico, el Ayuntamiento de Hamtramck aprobó por unanimidad la Resolución 2024-22, convirtiendo a Hamtramck en la primera ciudad de los Estados Unidos en adoptar una resolución de "Mover el dinero". La resolución pide al Congreso y al presidente que transfieran fondos importantes del presupuesto militar a la financiación de programas de …
(2024-02-15). Argentina is NOT for sale! Argentinians rise up against Milei's neoliberal plunder. liberationnews.org 
Like all far-right populists, Milei came to power on a platform of brash, inflammatory rhetoric, culture war talking points, and vague anti-government policies.
(2024-02-15). Health Ministry in Gaza: Israeli occupation forcibly orders the displaced citizens and families of health staff at Nasser Hospital to flee the facility complex. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-15). Head of Hezbollah's Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc MP Mohammad Raad: We are in a stage that precedes the promised victory. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-15). Hezbollah's MP Raad: The victory we've promised is imminent, we aim that the region will be safe in which no Zionist would dare to attack our land. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-15). Health Ministry in Gaza: Israeli occupation forces storm Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, turn it into military barracks. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-15). Spokesman of Health Ministry in Gaza: Israeli Occupation refuses any form of humanitarian coordination aimed at evacuating injured people at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-15). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance: Direct hits achieved as our fighters targeted spy equipment at Israeli site of Ruweissat Al-Alam in occupied Shebaa Farms. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-15). Sayyed Nasrallah Speaks Friday on Martyrdom Anniversary of Hezbollah Leaders. english.almanar.com.lb 
Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah is to deliver a speech on Friday on the martyrdom anniversary of Hezbollah Leaders. The Lebanese resistance leader will hold a televised address via Al-Manar at 15: 00 on Friday, in a ceremony addressing the occasion. The ceremony will be held simultaneously in Beirut's Dahiyeh (southern suburb), Nabi Sheet, Jibshit …
(2024-02-15). Israeli media: 3 anti-armor missiles were fired from Lebanon at Shtula. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-15). Hezbollah Continues Striking Israeli Occupation Sites near Lebanon Border. english.almanar.com.lb In support of the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza and in light of the Israeli aggression on the various South Lebanon villages, the Islamic Resistance continued striking the Zionist occupation sites near Lebanon border. Hezbollah military media issued consecutive statements to illustrate the attacks and their outcomes. The first statement mentioned that the Islamic …
(2024-02-15). Day 132: Nasser Hospital Faces Tragic Fate as Israeli Occupation Storms Facility. english.almanar.com.lb 
Israeli occupation forces stormed on Thursday Nasser Hospital in Gaza's Khan Younis in a raid the echoes the deadly one on Al-Shifa Complex late November. On the 132nd day of the brutal aggression on the besieged strip, Israeli occupation forces stormed the Nasser Medical Complex after demolishing its southern wall. The military targeted the ambulance …
(2024-02-15). Is The Pentagon Hiding War Crimes? levernews.com 
(2024-02-15). Atrocity Alert No. 382: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, DR Congo and Venezuela. reliefweb.int Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Israel, occupied Palestinian territory, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | Source: Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect | Atrocity Alert is a weekly publication by the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect highlighting situations where populations are at risk of, or are enduring, mass atrocity crimes. | ISRAEL'S MOUNTING ASSAULT ON RAFAH WILL LEAD TO FURTHER ATROCITY CRIMES | On 9 February
(2024-02-15). Renowned German flutist gives workshops in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 15 (Prensa Latina) German flutist and professor Michael Faust gave the educational workshop "Teach to Teach" to artistic education students in Cuba, the National Center of Art Schools (CNEArt) informed on Thursday.
(2024-02-15). Venezuelan Parliament rejects Emtrasur plane theft. plenglish.com Caracas, Feb 15 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan National Assembly agreed on Thursday to reject unanimously the theft of an Aerocargo del Sur Transport Company (Emtrasur)theft by the Government of the United States, with the Argentine authorities' complicity.
Mexico City's world-famous Art Week ended on a high-note over the weekend, with attendance up from last year, and a grand prize of 100 thousand dollars awarded to the winner of one of the world's most prestigious art fairs. | Franc Contreras was there rubbing elbows with some of the biggest names in Latin America's art scene.
Colombia made important advancements this month in their efforts to attain what the country's president calls a 'Total Peace' agenda. One of the peace talks underway is with the leftist rebel group known as the ELN, which has maintained a war with the government since the 1960's. | Michelle Begue reports from Bogota, Colombia.
More now on the Chicago Auto Show, the largest auto show in North America. Thousands are expected to visit the show over the next week in order to get a closer look at the latest cars on the market. | Dan Williams reports from Chicago.
In Rio de Janeiro, they call it "the greatest show on earth", a parade featuring the top 12 samba schools. The city's main tourist attraction is more than a show, the parade also serves as a platform for Brazilians to showcase their culture and address human rights issues. | CGTN's Lucrecia Franco followed Salguerio, a traditional samba school, which chose to spotlight Brazil's indigenous peoples.
NATO allies reiterated their commitment to collective security on Monday after Donald Trump suggested he'd abandon members who are delinquent in paying their membership dues. Alliance members agreed to pay a minimum amount after being rocked by Trump questioning U.S. participation when he was president due to what he considered an unfair financial burden. But even some fellow Republicans think the presumptive nominee for the presidential election has gone too far. | Owen Fairclough reports from Washington D.C.
ALBAWABA The unearthing of an ancient bone, meticulously hollowed out and sealed with birch tar, has unveiled a fascinating insight into the practices of ancient Europeans. Dated back thousands of years, this bone, initially thought to be from a sheep or goat, harbored a cache of seeds from the black henbane plant, Hyoscyamus niger. This discovery marks the earliest concrete evidence of humans in Europe collecting and preserving this potent and perilous substance.
ALBAWABA Horoscope Today, each zodiac sign is touched by unique energies and influences. Today, on February 15, 2024, the stars offer a glimpse into what the day may hold for you.Horoscope Today, February 15, 2024: Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): | You might find yourself filled with an abundance of energy and enthusiasm today, Aries. Use this drive to tackle any challenges that come your way. Your boldness and determination can lead to exciting opportunities.Taurus Today(April 20 – May 20): | Take some time to focus on your personal relationships, Taurus. Express your appreciation for lo…
ALBAWABA – Ian Miles Cheong's name has been trending on social media, especially on X (formerly known as Twitter), but who is he and why he is taking over the platforms?Ian Miles Cheong is a Malaysian influencer who is known for his ultimate "admiration" of the United States, and the West despite that he never went there. "A Malaysian Obsessed With The West," a social media user described Ian Miles Cheong. Chelong is a right-wing blogger who was born and raised in Malaysia.Ian MIles Cheong – A Malaysian Obsessed With The West (‚ò¢Ô∏è THREAD) | Ian was born and raised in Malaysi…
Pakistan's February 8 general elections resulted in a split vote, with no party securing a clear national majority, writes Farooq Tariq, offering little hope for positive change, as the incoming government is poised to fast-track neoliberal policies, privatise state institutions and deepen class exploitation.
Paris prepares for Notre Dame Cathedral's grand reveal as iconic spire breaks free from scaffolding embrace…
Foreign tourists arriving in Bali will need to pay the fee electronically through the "Love Bali" online portal…
To win outright, a candidate needs over 50% of votes and 20% of ballot in half of country's provinces…
India-Middle East Economic Corridor agreement is in jeopardy amid Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza…
By When the covid tsunami hit the shores of New Zealand, thereby fostering a slew of drastic measures based on limitless fear …
The sperm whale is extreme. They have the largest brains and the largest noses on Earth. The sperm whale's nose is a huge and sophisticated sonar device that produces the most powerful sounds of any animal——and we're only just starting to understand their communication methods and the spectacular complexity of their modes of life. The 
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The Antipoverty Centre's Kristin O'Connell spoke to Green Left's Isaac Nellist about solutions to counter worsening poverty and homelessness.
Aunty Gail Hickey marched through Redfern with her family and supporters to demand justice for her son TJ Hickey, who was killed in a police pursuit 20 years ago. Isaac Nellist reports.
International leaders who lined up to pledge their support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the largest open-air prison break on October 7, 2023 had paved the way for the ensued Israeli war of genocide. Now, the suspension of funding to the United Nations Relief and Work Agency (UNRWA) for the Palestinian refugees, complements 
A Dutch court has ordered the Netherlands' government to cease exporting F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel that are being used in the war in Gaza, reports Kerry Smith.
Kristin O'Connell, spokesperson for The Antipoverty Centre, spoke to Isaac Nellist about the need for government investment in public housing as one solution to counter worsening poverty.
In the wake of Israel's war on Gaza, Founded by ex-governmental employee Saeed Al Err, It has become a sanctuary and advocate for Gaza's animals throughout the war, as well as the most followed social media account of Gaza's animals. | Due to regular internet outages acros…
In the 13 years since the downfall of Muammar Gaddafi, Libya has become a byword for the perils of Western military intervention. | The country's political dysfunction and on-and-off civil war have consumed most of the attention that the international community dedicates to Libya, even as the environmental issues that stem from these problems grow worse and go all but unaddressed. | Libya's hundreds of kilometres of coastline — the launchpad for boats carrying African migrants to Europe and Libyan oil to the rest of the world —offers a prime example. | "Amid the countless immediate political challe…
Past and future UN climate talk hosts the The UAE hosted last year's 
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Palestinian organisations supporting Since 7 October, Israel has arrested more than 7,000 Palestinians, many of whom have been released and given testimonies of unprecedente…
Israel's army has said "significant command measures will be taken" against soldiers who filmed naked and blindfolded Palestinian detainees and uploaded the footage online, following a BBC report. | A BBC Verify investigation on 9 February identified hundreds of online videos showing Palestinian detainees being humiliated, including eight that were shared by Israeli soldiers and showed stripped and blindfolded people. The detainees were filmed against their will by current or former soldiers, who uploaded the footage online without hiding their identity. | The images, which circulated widely, constitute a like…
The Israeli army brought groups of Israeli civilians into prisons to Palestinian detainees released from two Israeli detention centres told the human rights group that they were stripped naked, beaten with metal batons and electric sticks, and The visitors came to watch the tort…
Amnesty's report details how 95 civilians, including 42 children, were killed across four separate strikes — three in December and one in January — in 
"CBS violated FCC rules by not making proper disclosures to the viewers across all platforms," wrote Abed A. Ayoub, National Executive Director of the Arab American Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), on his X (formerly Twitter) account. | "This not only undermines the integrity of broadcasting standards but also misleads the public by not providing necessary context about the ad's origins…FCC must hold CBS and the NFL accountable. The American public has a right to know and be informed about the influence of foreign governments in our media, and this includes Israel," he added. | The ADC has set up a call…
A Moroccan court has sentenced journalist Hanane Bakour to "suspended jail" over a social media post critical of the ruling party the journalist shared two years ago. | On Monday, 12 February, the Court of First Instance in Sale, next to Rabat, sentenced Bakour to one month of suspended imprisonment and fined her 500 dirhams (about US$50), with compensation of one dirham in favour of the current ruling party, the National Rally of Independents (RNI). | According to the Moroccan penal code, "suspension of execution" means that the convicted will not serve a prison sentence unless they commit a crime punishable…
Hundreds of activists from South Africa and Namibia staged protests outside German institutions in Cape Town and Johannesburg to protest The ICJ on January 26 issued provisional orders compelling Israel to halt attacks on Palestinian civilians and rul…
Spain has continued exporting ammunition to Israel since the start of its offensive on Gaza despite A report by the Spanish peace organization 
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It will never go away, because what IF… your ship is struck, how are you going to keep the time which is critical for a ship and her weapon systems, and, most importantly, navigation once all those fancy GPS/GLONASS systems are knocked out… My dear buddy who haven been drinking all kind of alcoholic shit onboard of USS Yorktown and USS Bannon and then on Russian naval ships (he still cannot recall in what order, neither can US counterparts) in 1990 (he is a bubble-head), he demonstrated how to navigate ship (that is to fix position) using the most primitive means such as stop-watch, ship's watch, thread…
The Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) is thrilled to announce the upcoming 7th General Assembly (GA) scheduled to take place this 4-7 March 2024 at Acacia Hotel in Bacolod, Negros Occidental. This year marks a significant milestone as PMPI commemorates its 20th year since its inception. The assembly promises to be an extraordinary event, celebrating PMPI's impact on Philippine society over the past two decades. | This year's theme, "PMPI@Twenty — Transformative Work on Environment and Nature's Rights Through the Years" is set against the backdrop of climate emergency, deteriorating human rights s…
Could any corporate execs walking our world today be any greedier than the execs who run Big Pharma? Hard to say. But out-grasping Big Pharma, suggests a new report out of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, would certainly require some serious greed. Consider, for instance, the pay record of the 
øEl Sueño Español? Why we might need to learn to be more culturally European if we want to achieve American social democracy The trope of the American who goes abroad and falls in love with Europe, sometimes with tragic consequences, has a long history, from the lives of Henry James and T.S. Eliot, both of 
The line it is drawn, the curse it is cast The slowest now will later be fast As the present now will later be past The order is rapidly fadin' And the first one now will later be last 'Cause the times, they are a-changin'. — Bob Dylan On Tuesday, January 30, the Gallatin County Commission 
Globally, the Palestine movement's demand for an arms embargo on Israel has had some success. We need to keep up the pressure here, argues Sue Bolton.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) has ordered a forensic audit into the 500 million Shillings gorilla trekking permit scam at the Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA. Medard Lubega Ssegonna, the COSASE Chairperson issued the directive on Tuesday while probing UWA officials led …
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fort Portal city council authorities are demanding the immediate transfer of the Resident City Commissioner, Hellen Kamwine, and her two deputies following a heated standoff between the mayor, Edson Asaba Ruyonga, and the Fort Portal City North Division Deputy Resident City Commissioner, Andrew Ntange, on Friday. The city …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Citizens will be spared from paying Shs50,000 to renew their National Identity Cards (IDs) save for those interested in express service, Members of Parliament (MPs) have been assured. The assurance was made by the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi in a statement to the House on …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jubilee Life Insurance Company Uganda anticipates a significant expansion in the insurance market in Uganda, relying on its agents to effectively promote and sell its policies. Last Friday (Feb. 9) at the Sheraton Hotel, Kumar Sumit Gaurav, the Chief Executive Officer of the insurer, led a rewarding event honoring …
WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA | Xinhua | Namibia's economy is recovering in various sectors, including agriculture, mining, fisheries, tourism, oil and gas, and green energy, Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba said on Tuesday. Mbumba made the remarks on the occasion of the official opening of the Cabinet in the national capital of Windhoek amid a pivotal moment for …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda has partnered with Airtel Money to foster financial inclusion by eliminating charges on all transfers made from…
The People's Science Movement in India has few parallels in the world in concept, scale, and scope.
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ALBAWABA – An amazing discovery was made in a recent archaeological analysis in the UK, where an egg dating back all the way to the Roman era which still contains an intact yolk and liquid white within its shell was discovered. This Roman egg, found in Berryfields and estimated to be approximately 1700 years old, measures about 4cm in width, making it a unique artifact from ancient times. Ancient Roman egg with intact yolk found in UK: Its remarkable state of preservation can be attributed to its location in a flooded pit, which likely provided the ideal conditions for its survival over centuries.The findi…
ALBAWABA As the stars align on February 14, 2024, the cosmos presents a celestial canvas filled with possibilities and revelations for each zodiac sign. On this day of love and affection, the planetary positions offer unique insights into the energies that may influence our lives. Whether seeking guidance in matters of the heart, career, or personal growth, the horoscope for February 14, 2024, serves as a cosmic roadmap, guiding us through the twists and turns of the day ahead. Horoscope for February 14, 2024 : Aries Today Wednesday(March 21 – April 19): | Today, Aries, you might find yourself feel…
ALBAWABA – An investigation was launched after the body of an Egyptian woman was found in the Rhine River, in Switzerland.The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement two days after the body of an Egyptian citizen was found in the Rhine River on Facebook in which it confirmed that the government is working closely with Swiss authorities. The Egyptian Ministry further noted that it is closely following the case of Egyptian woman Maryam, whose body was found in the famous river that passes through many EU countries, including Germany, France, Netherlands, Austria, and Liechtenstein.The statement re…
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WATCH VIDEO: Drake Leaked Full Hd Video Elon Musk has bragged about X becoming the world's most popular app — despite the fact it appears to have done so as the result of two outrages over two much-criticised images depicting celebrities. In recent days, Mr Musk has posted a range of tweets pointing out …
Times were supposedly better in 2022. That is, if you were a lawmaker in the Australian state of Victoria, a busy Israeli arms manufacturer, or cash counting corporate middleman keen to make a stash along the way between the two. That view is premised on the notion that what happened on October 7, 2023 in 
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | Another fake, stupid story is making headlines in the mass media today about how bad and wrong President Biden secretly believes Israel's actions in Gaza are. NBC News "Biden has grown steadily more frustrated with the rising Palestinian civilian death to…
Like many others from around the world, and particularly Southern Africa, we have mourned the passing of John S. Saul in September 2023 in Toronto, the city where he grew up, taught and wrote his numerous books and essays. His contributions to the liberation of Southern Africa from his years there, his writings, and his role in forming the Toronto Committee for the Liberation of Southern Africa, a key fulcrum of anti-apartheid activism in Canada. For many of us, John was a teacher, comrade, and spirited partisan of jazz, theatre and the Toronto sports teams. He was also an important force behind the Canadian p…
Countries: Chad, Sudan | Sources: Croix-Rouge du Tchad, UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached file. | From 11 to 18 December 2023, as part of the protection monitoring activities, 24 households were interviewed at the AdreÃÅ entry points. The number of interviews conducted this week brings the total number of households interviewed to 6,554 as of 18 December 2023, all of them in 16 localities in the provinces of OuaddaiÃà, Wadi- Fira and Sila. The main trends observed confirm those of previous weeks: | 93% of the households interviewed said they did not…
Country: Chad | Sources: Croix-Rouge du Tchad, UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached file. | MeÃÅthodologie | Le Projet 21 est un dispositif de monitoring de protection inter-agence principalement constitueÃÅ de questionnaire (i) meÃÅnages et (ii) informateurs cleÃÅs. Elle consiste en la collecte continue des perceptions des communauteÃÅs sur l'eÃÅvolution des risques et de leur environnement de protection auxquelles elles sont confronteÃÅes. Les questionnaires ont eÃÅteÃ…
Country: Chad | Sources: Croix-Rouge du Tchad, UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached file. | MeÃÅthodologie | Le Projet 21 est un dispositif de monitoring de protection inter-agence principalement constitueÃÅ de questionnaire (i) meÃÅnages et (ii) informateurs cleÃÅs. Elle consiste en la collecte continue des perceptions des communauteÃÅs sur l'eÃÅvolution des risques et de leur environnement de protection auxquelles elles sont confronteÃÅes. Les questionnaires ont eÃÅteÃ…
Countries: Chad, Sudan | Sources: Croix-Rouge du Tchad, UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached file. | Du 11 au 18 deÃÅcembre 2023, dans le cadre des activiteÃÅs du monitoring de protection, 24 meÃÅnages ont eÃÅteÃÅ intervieweÃÅs au niveau des points d'entreÃÅes de AdreÃÅ. Le nombre d'entretiens meneÃÅs cette semaine porte le cumul total des meÃÅnages intervieweÃÅs aÃÄ 6 554 au 18 deÃÅcembre 2023 et tous ces me&Atild…
The Earth just experienced its warmest January in recorded history. That, on top of the fact that 2023 was the warmest year since measurements began in 1850. It was also the first time that temperatures averaged 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F) above the average before the onset of industrialization. In the words of climatologist Richard …
An appeals court ordered the Dutch government to cease exports of F-35 components to Israel, saying "there is a clear risk that the F-35 parts to be exported will be used in committing serious violations of international humanitarian law."
Nate Silver had a piece in the New York Times Monday arguing that people had good reason to be upset about the economy under Biden, and that it was not just perceptions that were out of touch with economic reality. Silver tells us: "But it's a mistake to assume that consumers have just been reacting …
Over the past 20 years, people living with HIV in the United States have seen a drastic improvement in their overall quality of life. But the medical achievements that have made those lives better and created longer life expectancies have not benefited all communities. In fact, some communities still have higher rates of new cases 
The activist will forever be remembered for her dedication and support of Vietnam-U.S. relations.
Raouf Halaby: "To say that I was awed is an understatement."
Too many U.S. workers still suffer and die from exposure to well-known toxic substances, a Texas investigative reporter's new book says.
Over the past several months, officials in Washington have acknowledged that one of the fundamental issues at stake in Israel's military campaign in Gaza is its effect on the people of Gaza. Even as the United States has continued helping Israel wage its military campaign, the highest-level officials in Washington have indicated that Israel's operations 
The emancipation of labor is one of the foremost questions in all exploitative societies and societies in transition.
Trump has also asked one of his campaign's senior advisors, Chris LaCivita, to assume role of COO at RNC…
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Gordon Ramsay joined the celebration, offering followers a pancake recipe along with a playful video…
By The Orwellian censorship regime is nearly beyond parody, as the feds were reportedly interested not just …
A couple of worthwhile discussions — today with Judge Napolitano and a Friday conversation with Nima Alhkorshid in Brazil. If you have not done so already please subscribe to my Tucker is killing it on Twitter, YouTube and TikTok. On X/Twitter alone he is over 198 million impressions. That is more than CNN, MSNBC and FoxNews get in three months. We are in a vast, new me…
The Arabic word Asabiyya, or 'social solidarity,' is a soundbite in the west, but taken very seriously by the globe's new contenders China, Russia, and Iran. It is Yemen, however, that is mainstreaming the idea, by sacrificing everything for the world's collective morality in a bid to end the genocide in Gaza. When there is a general change of conditions,It is as if the entire creation had changedand the whole world been altered,as if it were a new and repeated creation,a world brought i …
Land area under ECOWAS, which is condemned by West Africa's popular movements as an agent of French imperialism, has been reduced to less than half after their withdrawal Representatives of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger at the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali In a televised statement on Sunday, January 28, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community o …
The Central American nation has called on Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Canada to stop sending arms to IsraelThe Nicaraguan government has started legal proceedings to take Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Canada to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for complicity in the Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and other violations of international law. In a statement, Managua said it has informed the governments of "the [UK], Germany, the Netherlands, …
Whenever Hamas and Israel negotiate on prisoner exchanges, the name of In 2011, his name was put forward to be part of an exchange deal that saw over 1,000 Palestinians freed for Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, but Israel refused to release him. | It was in this deal that now Hamas leader in Gaza 
Marking the first such high-level diplomatic visit in seven years, Sudan's acting foreign minister The visit was the latest sign of rapidly warming relations between Khartoum and Tehran as the African nation remains embroiled in a Following…
Education is a vital lifeline for Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, and in exile to achieve emancipation from occupation, preserve their identity, and remain steadfast in the face of adversity. | However, as Israeli bombs rain down on Gaza, Palestinian children have been forced to abandon dreams of becoming doctors, lawyers, or engineers to find safety wherever they can. | According to 
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President Joe Biden is hosting Jordan's King Abdullah II in Washington on Monday and the two leaders are expected to discuss the ongoing effort to free hostages held in Gaza, and growing concern over a possible Israeli military operation in the port city of Rafah. | It is the first meeting between the allies since three American troops were killed last month in a drone strike against a U.S. base in Jordan. | Biden blamed Iran-backed militias for the fatalities, the first for the U.S. after months of strikes by such groups against American forces across the Middle East since the start of Israel's war on Gaza.
The Netherlands must stop delivering parts for F-35 fighter jets used by Israel in the Gaza Strip, after a Dutch court Monday upheld an appeal by human rights organisations. | The groups had argued that supplying the parts contributed to alleged violations of international law by Israel in its war on the besieged Strip. | "The court orders the State to cease all actual export and transit of F-35 parts with final destination Israel within seven days after service of this judgement," said the ruling. | The US-owned F-35 parts are stored at a warehouse in the Netherlands and then shipped to several partners, incl…
More than 100 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli "massacre" on Gaza's southern "Israel is officially continuing to target civilians and transfer the war to Rafah to push the population to get displaced under bombardment," it said in a statement released on X. | "The recent massacres of the occupation are evidence of the validity of international warnings and fears of catastrophic results of the expansion of…
Majed al-Afifi was just 40 days old when he was killed, his uncle told AFP in Rafah where Israeli forces bombed multiple homes. | "We heard the bombing without warning," said Said al-Hams, 26, in Rafah refugee camp. | His nephew, a twin, "was born exactly 40 days ago and was killed", while their mother was wounded. | The newborn is among around 100 people killed by Israeli forces overnight in Rafah, according to the health ministry in Gaza. | Dozens of Israeli strikes pounded Rafah, where some 1.4 million people have sought refuge since Israel began its military offensive on the besieged enclave on 7 October a…
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Israel Katz and Minister of the Interior Moshe Arbel said the ban was attributed to Albanese's "outrageous statement" that "the victims of the October 7 massacre were not murdered because of t…
The ad begins by showing an NFL athlete playing with his son, then cutting to clips of Israeli hostages being held in 
The population of Israeli settlers in the occupied The report, released on Sunday by the pro-settler group 
The Azhar Ali, who is also a Labour councillor, said his remarks were "deeply offensive, ignorant and…
The men were charged with spying for Israel, according to sources, though India and Qatar did not confirm the charges. Their death sentence, handed down in October, was dropped in Dece…
The money follows an initial payment of the same amount announced in August, when Riyadh committed to provide a total of $1.2 billion to ease the government's budget deficit and pay salaries for civil servants. | "The second batch of the…
Sudani, an arm of Sudanese internet service provider Sudatel, announced it has begun restoring network access across Sudan, ending a six-day communications blackout in the country. | A statement on Sudani's official Twitter and Facebook accounts said internet access is "gradually returning". | ŸÖÿ¥ÿ™ÿ±ŸÉŸä ÿ≥ŸàÿØÿߟܟä ÿߟÑÿ£ÿπÿ≤ÿßÿ°ÿå | ŸÜŸÜŸàŸëŸá &yum…
Britain on Monday announced sanctions on four extremist The curbs follow what the UK called "unprecedented levels of violence by extremist settlers in the West Bank" over the past year by some residents of illegal Israeli settlements and outposts there.
The US military said Sunday it had struck more devices and missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of The strikes occurred on Saturday between 4: 00-5: 00 pm (1300-1400 GMT) north of the city of Hodeida, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on social media. | American "forces successfully conducted self-defense strikes against two unmanned surface vessels (USV…
Israel has carried out air strikes in the southern According to health officials, scores were killed in the overnight massacre, as Palestinians brace for a major offensive on the densely crowded area with Palestinians left with nowhere safe to go. | Palestinian officials reported that at least 67 people were killed i…
Over the last few decades, the term 'radicalisation' has become so politicised and laden with Radicalisation is "the action or process of causing someone to adopt radical positions on political or social issues". To me, this sounds like a process that many of us go through as the adult world opens our eyes to the manifold inequalities in the systems that govern us. | Yet for many, 'radical' simply means any iteration of Islam that isn't sanit…
Hundreds of pages of recently released documents provided by the Department of Health and Services affirm what the overwhelming majority of the public has known for decades: Marijuana is therapeutically useful. And its harms are not on par with those of heroin — which federal regulations currently consider it akin to — or even alcohol. Those were the 
How many ears must one man have Before he can hear people cry? How many deaths will it take 'til he knows that too many people have died? —Bob Dylan, "Blowin' in the Wind" It's been six years since the Valentine's Day massacre of 14 students and three teachers at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School 
Together with Palestine, the state of Kashmir is one of the longest existing political and territorial conflict remaining from the aftermath of the British Empire. Kashmir, together with its sister state of Jammu, were granted a quasi-autonomy at the end of British rule in the subcontinent. The status of the states was to be determined 
Most Americans have not considered "cash bail" as critical to equality and freedom. The term is an esoteric one but is increasingly central to the ongoing battle over racial capitalism, policing, and mass incarceration, especially in an election year as critical as 2024. Here's what cash bail means: When arrested by police on suspicion of 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has scheduled February 21st, 2024, as the date for deciding on the application filed by four suspects implicated in the murder case of businessman Henry Katanga, seeking release on bail. Criminal Division Judge Isaac Muwata set the date after hearing submissions from both parties …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, revealed that the government will table Bills next week aimed at providing for the rationalization of agencies under four sectors of the country. The proposed Bills include the Rationalization of Government Agencies (Education Sector) (Amendments) Bill, 2024 and the Rationalization of Government Agencies (Internal Affairs …
LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | There have been at least 22 million flu illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations, and 15,000 deaths from flu so far this season in the United States, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Seasonal influenza activity remains elevated nationally with increases in some …
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Federal and local officials marked the six-month anniversary of the Maui fire, the worst natural disaster in Hawaii's history with a press conference outlining the recovery progress and ongoing challenges. Meanwhile thousands are still stranded waiting for a home. CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez reports.
Lunar New Year celebrations kicked off the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Thursday, Feb. 8. | The event was attended by several UN staff and the Chinese Permanent Representative to the United Nations. | Jody Jacobs was there and filed this report.
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Country: Colombia | Sources: Acción contra el Hambre España, Médecins du Monde, Norwegian Refugee Council | Please refer to the attached file. | Municipio: Antioquia, Cáceres., Comunidades: Penitas, Las Conchas, San Pablo, El Carmen, Peladero, Malabrigo, Alto Vaquero y La tinta. | Inicio de atención de la emergencia: 5 octubre de 2023 | Fin de atenciones en la emergencia: 4 diciembre de 2023 | DEPARTAMENTO DE ANTIOQUIA | El Bajo Cauca antioqueño es una de las regiones de Colombia donde el conflicto armado ha tenido una intensidad notable. Desde la década de 1970, diversos grupos armados como el EPL, ELN y l…
ALBAWABA – One of China's biggest online marketplaces, Temu took America by storm after airing several ads in the NFL Super Bowl game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Fransisco 49ers. By the time of writing this article, users took to social media platforms such as X (formerly known as Twitter) to voice their opinions on the matter with memes swarming making Temu the most trending topic in the country! Temu is a Chinese online marketplace similar to Shein. It is known for offering a variety of things to its users including accessories, figurines, clothes, kitchen appliances, and many more for competitive an…
ALBAWABA – Horrific scenes are emerging from Rafah city in Gaza, days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to launch a ground invasion on the last "safe zone" in the Gaza Strip.In a call with US President Joe Biden, Netanyahu was urged not to start a military operation in Rafah city "without a credible and executable plan for ensuring the safety of and support for the more than one million people sheltering there".Al Jazeera reported that about 1.4 million Palestinians, or more than half of Gaza's population have fled to Rafah, which is near Israel's border with Egypt. Furthermore, the…
The Israeli war machine and its backers in the Biden administration are poised to unleash the worst massacre yet of the war on Gaza — a full-scale attack on Rafah. Rafah is the last remaining region of Gaza that has not been invaded by the Israeli army, and the majority of Gaza's starving population has fled there. The ultra-densely packed population has nowhere left to go. | We need to act now to stop this attack from going forward, end the genocide, and win freedom for Palestine. Take to the streets! | List of protests: | Atlanta, Georgia, Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 7: 00 p.m., Israeli Consulate (1100 Spri…
While studying abroad a couple of years ago, I heard first-hand accounts from Jordanian-Palestinian friends about the displacement their families, and families like theirs, experienced during the 1948 Nakba (Arabic for "catastrophe"). Moved by the painful memories they shared, I started researching student organizations advocating for Palestinian rights, and came across the Instagram of the University of Florida (UF) chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP). When I enrolled at UF a few months later, I immediately joined. | As a member of UF SJP, it was devastating when top Florida officials ordered p…
As the old saying goes, "Better late than never." When it comes to the AFL-CIO joining in the call for a ceasefire in Gaza, it's true enough. After months of destruction in Gaza, the murder of over 28,000 Palestinians, and the issuing of ceasefire demands by many constituent unions and locals—UE, CWA, Flight Attendants, the …
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | There's a certain particularly toxic personality type which thrives on being hated. They behave in wildly odious and destructive ways, and then when people react to this with hostility they plunge into poor-me victimhood, which they then use to justify more odious and destructive behavior. | You may have been unfortunate enough to have encountered such personalities in your own life. They behave atrociously, and then when people react to it they say "See? I really AM being persecuted!" | Hillary Clinton is a perfect example of this personality type…
The Fort Bragg, California coastal headlands comprise 425 acres of the much-celebrated Mendocino Coast. If you walk the town's coastal trail and look out to the ocean, you will see rocks and secluded coves, steep cliffs and flowery headlands, as well as whales, sea lions and pelicans galore, a place as spectacular as almost any 
Sociologist Leontina Hormel's Syringa Mobile Home Park was established in 1966 and for a generation offered an affordable housing option for "half-way homeowners," who bought their manufactured homes and rented land in the private park. Young families, retirees, veterans, disability recipients, and graduate students at the nearby University of Ida…
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is in the process of considering plans for the restoration of grizzly bear populations to the Bitterroot ecosystem — which covers the western part of Montana and Central Idaho — where they have not been spotted regularly for decades. Meanwhile, Idaho's governor and congress continue their attempts to remove the …
Faculty in the California State University system, the largest public university system in the United States, went on strike on Monday, January 22 across all 23 campuses in the state. They are represented by the California Faculty Association (CFA). In November, 95 percent of union members who voted authorized a strike action in response to 
Richard Falk: "Considering the timing of the Israeli complaint, the day after the ICJ ruling, and the heroic relief and sheltering role costing UNRWA more than a hundred staff deaths, the defunding response, especially given the humanitarian consequences of denying relief to surviving Gazans, is a further enablement of genocide." 
In prior decades we used to try to restrict the ability of the rich and very rich to buy elections. We have limits on campaign contributions to candidates and political parties. Until the Supreme Court's 2009 decision in Citizens United case, corporations were prohibited altogether from contributing to politicians and political campaigns. This is no 
The last few years have seen a dramatic rise in attempts to erase African American history in schools. Efforts by conservative and racist politicians and activists to ban the teaching of Critical Race Theory (CRT) (a theory that examines the ways that race impacts institutions and laws); diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools, …
12 February 2024. As Valentine's Day nears, the EcoWaste Coalition warned that some unauthorized products for sexual enhancement and energy may contain undeclared ingredients and may pose serious health risks. | Echoing the advice of health authorities from the USA, Canada, and the Philippines, the toxics watchdog group urged consumers to refrain from buying and using such products that have not passed quality and safety verifications. | Marketed as capsules, pills, creams, gels, oil, or food supplements to boost sexual drive and performance, including erectile function, these products can be obtained easily fro…
Writer/director Tr·∫ßn Anh Hùng's The Taste of Things, a tasty full-course movie meal that serves up spectacular cuisine and rarefied romance, is an acquired taste. For popcorn-munching multiplex denizens conditioned by frenetic superhero histrionics and antics, the 135-minute Taste will likely unspool at an excruciatingly slow pace, and requires reading dreaded subtitles, to boot. Likewise, …
From Berlin and Paris, to Brussels and Bucharest, European farmers have driven their tractors to the streets in protest over recent weeks.
This comes as candidates aligned with imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan maintained a lead in election results thus far.
Israel's genocidal war on Gaza is reaching another turning point. As if in competition for war criminal of the decade, Benyamin Netanyahu has doubled down on his threat to invade Rafah, at Gaza's southern end. That's after driving most of the 2.3 million Palestinians out of the north and middle . . . | 
Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah received Islamic Jihad Chief Ziad Nakhale, the Lebanese resistance group announced on Monday. In a statement, Hezbollah Media Relations said that the two leaders tackled latest developments in Gaza Strip and the West Bank on the battlefield, popular and political levels. Sayyed Nasrallah and Nakhale also discussed the conditions …
Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah is scheduled to address the Party's ceremony held, at Shahed School campus in Beirut's Dahiyeh on Tuesday (February 13) at 15: 00 (Beirut's Time), in order to mark the anniversary of the Birth of Imam Hussein (A.S.), Imam Sajjad (A.S.) and Abu Fadl Al-Abbas on Shaaban 4 and 5 and …
Yemeni Armed Forces announced on Monday that they attacked a US vessel in the Red Sea, after maritime security firms reported that missiles were fired on a bulk carrier. The spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree said the Yemeni military had carried out an operation against STAR IRIS bulk carrier with …
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According to the complaint, the baby was found in the living room lying in a car seat just inside the front door.
Last year, a Qatari court handed death sentences to 8 Indian navy personnel for espionage on behalf of Israel…
By The elections in Pakistan today were much freer and fairer than I had expected. Hence, the preliminary results simply reflected the obvious for …
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This plot line could have come from one of Charles Dickens' novels about upper-class depravity: "Miserly governors refuse to provide gruel for poverty-stricken ragamuffins." Unfortunately, this is not a novel, but modern-day reality taking place in 15 states, where right-wing officeholders have scorned a federal program to provide food this summer for millions of children mired 
John Tully reviews Boris Frankel's memoir, which recounts his family's eye-opening experience emigrating from Australia to the Soviet Union in 1956.
Do living beings learn and pass on to future generations some behaviors or predispositions more easily than others——and if so, how? So-called prepared learning is a question psychologists and other scientists have studied for decades, developing a series of new hypotheses about learning and experiments to test them. The concept of prepared learning is also 
On February 8, Carlson was even accused of treason, especially by supporters of Ukraine like form…
The Al-Qaeda-linked militant group The attack Saturday targeted the troops at the General Gordon Military Base in Mogadishu. Details about the attack and whether it killed others remained scarce Sunday, though Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud offered his condolences to the UAE for the loss of its troops in the assault. | Early S…
Egypt has warned that it could suspend its peace treaty with Israel if the Israeli military enters Israeli…
Israeli strikes on the Gaza strip over the past 96 hours have killed two "Their conditions are becoming more dangerous in light of the inability to provide them with appropriate treatment. (Israel) bears full responsibility for the lives of those injured in lig…
Any Hamas' armed wing Al-Qassam Brigades said on it Telegram channel on Sunday that Israeli strikes on Gaza during the past 96 hours "killed two Israeli hostages and seriously injured eight others." | Israeli Prime Ministe…
The Gaza war has devastated the economies of both the "The Palestinian economy's dire outlook is worsening as the conflict persists," managing director Kristalina Georgieva told the World Governments Summit in Dubai. | "Only a durable peace and p…
Allies of The vote last Thursday to choose a new parliament was overshadowed by allegations of vote-rigging, an 
All focus was on Doha as Qatar and Jordan contested an all-Arab final in the Asian Cup in Lusail on Saturday, with the hosts emerging as 3-1 winners thanks to three penalties from player of the tournament The Qataris have clinched their second Asia Cup in a row in what was a flawless run to the final for the The Maroons. | It was also an all-Arab showdown in the quarter-finals of the Abu Dhabi Open on Friday, where Tunisia's tennis star Ons Jabeur was reduced to tears after an injury during her loss to…
Hosts It was a fitting final act to a month of It will also help dispel the memories of Qatar's…
Israeli strikes on Lebanon on Saturday killed two civilians and An Israeli drone strike killed one person and wounded nine others in the southern border village of Hula, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) said. | Israeli forces and the Lebanese movement Hezbollah have…
Thousands of Moroccans on Sunday again took to the streets of their capital to call for In late 2020, Morocco established diplomatic ties with Israel under the Abraham Accords brokered by the United States which saw similar moves by the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. | As part of the deal, Rabat received Washington's recognition of its c…
Akram Afif, born in Doha in 1996, is not just a Qatari footballer, but a symbol of his nation's rising ambition on the global football stage. From his early days at the Aspire Academy to his current dominance with Al Sadd and the Qatar national team, Afif's journey is a testament to dedication, talent, and an unwavering love for the beautiful game. | Afif produced some magical performances during the Asian Cup. And after firing Qatar into a 1-0 lead in Saturday's The…
The body of a six-year-old girl, last heard from 12 days ago after an Hind Rajab and five relatives were found in Gaza City's Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood. They were in a car hit by Israeli shelling, according to reports. | The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said Youssef Zaino and Ahmed Al-Madhoun, the two paramedics sent to rescue Hind, were also found dead, having lost contact since the attack. | It also said the ambulance, found only meters away…
Dashiell Hammett, the key writer in the twentieth-century detective novel both in print and in screen adaptations of his work, had it right. "The Butler Did It," the answer to the mystery in a nineteenth century British novel, had the logic of the real-life crime upside down. It was the banker or the real estate developer 
Feb 10, 2024. Representatives from five countries in the Asia Pacific Region— India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Philippines, around forty participants — — had a virtual meeting to interchange and share the plans and activities being made to prepare for the 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence. Some of the participants in the virtual meeting of Asia-Pacific humanists held on Feb. 10, 2024. | The meeting had Rafael de la Rubia, founder of World without Wars and without Violence and main promoter of the World March for Peace and Nonviolence, with Antonio Carvallo on hand, as interpreter, to…
by Geri Matthew Carretero | Legazpi City, Philippines — Sorsogon Province, through the Sorsogon Provincial Health Office in partnership with Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, with support from the MSD for Mothers Global Grant Program, hosted a Dissemination Forum titled "Breaking Barriers: Achievements and Collaborations in UHC towards Responsive and Quality Maternal and Newborn Health Service Delivery in Sorsogon Province" at the Pepperland Hotel in Legazpi City on February 8, 2024. Participants gather at the Pepperland Hotel for the Dissemination Forum Program. Photo by Geri Matthew Carre…
After the two talks given by Philippe Moal, he will give three workshops that will take place on Saturdays 17 February, 9, and 30 March in Espacio Ronda (Madrid). | On 6 and 8 February, Philippe Moal gave two talks on "Overcoming personal and social violence". The first took place at Espacio Ronda and the second at the Iván de Vargas Public Bookshop in Madrid. | Moal believes that human nature is nonviolent; that it is the violent system in which we live that is responsible for the internal violence and the different forms of external violence that we experience, and that the key lies in recognizing violence, whe…
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un delivering a speech at the Ministry of National Defense in Pyongyang on the occasion of the 76th founding anniversary of the Korean People's Army. © STR / KCNA VIA KNS / AFP Pyongyang must be prepared to seize South Korean territory in the event of an "emergency," North Korean leader …
Comparison Might Americans make sense of Gaza if we compared it to our own experience? What if Gaza were Chicago, my childhood home? Each is home to more than two million people in a narrow strip along a shore. The sun rises over 28 miles of Lake Michigan and sets on Gaza's 30 miles of 
Dr Hammam Alloh, a 36-year-old nephrologist, was killed in an airstrike on his family home on November 13. Prior to his death, when asked why he was not leaving his patients at the Al Shifa Hospital, he replied: "If I go, who would treat my patients? We are not animals. We have the right to 
Amb. Sticker says France is determined to strengthen its cooperation with east African country Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | France intends to shore-up its enduring cooperation with Uganda by investing more millions of Euros into the country's energy and water and sanitation sectors this year, according to Xavier Sticker, the French Ambassador to Uganda. Amb. …
ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | High Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU) is gaining popularity in some of the developed countries as a less costly fuel for putting up nuclear power plants. The current fleet of nuclear reactors runs primarily on uranium fuel enriched up to 5% uranium-235 (U-235). This fuel which comes as Uganda prepares to build …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Feb.9, Link Bus Services responded to social media rumors suggesting that one of their drivers plying the Kampala — Fortportal — Kasese route had died. The company said, Nelson Olung, the driver felt unwell while at the wheel a place near Kyegegwa town on Feb.7 on his way to …
Sebastian Haller inspires Elephants to glorious AFCON triump ‚ú≥ Ivory Coast 2 Nigeria 1 Abidjan, Ivory Coast | THE INDEPENDENT | Cote d'Ivoire sealed a magnificent TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations title triumph after coming from behind to beat Nigeria 2-1 in Sunday's gripping final. A packed-to-the-rafters Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan was the …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda has reduced the price of the DStv decoder- only from Shs95,000 to an unbeatable Shs69,000. This special promotion is valid until March 31, 2024, providing an unparalleled opportunity for individuals and families to enjoy the world-class content offered by DStv. The limited-time offer includes not only the discounted …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa directed the Ministry of Education and Sports to institute powerful sanctions against schools that are charging exorbitant school fees. This is after several complaints from the public. During plenary on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, the Deputy Speaker said parliament has extensively handled the …
The company's procurement list includes electricity poles, transformers, office equipment, cables, and various services Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is gearing up for an increase in operations and procurement, projecting a significant rise in annual spending from the current average of Shs50 billion. This increase is anticipated as …
There's a need for enhanced liquidity in domestic markets to foster economic growth and socio-economic transformation Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda has preserved its fourth-place ranking in the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index for 2023, despite a slight decrease in its overall score from 64.4 to 62.8. The index, which assesses financial market development …
The Minister of Mines and Energy described the breakthrough as a demonstration of the reliability of the industry's system…
This was announced by the head of the consular department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Aleksei Klimov…
Bishop William Barber, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign, talks about "the moral case for a ceasefire" in Gaza and why he joined a group of Christian leaders for a vigil outside the White House in November demanding action from President Biden. "We must speak as one voice — Christians, Muslims and Jews — to say the indiscriminate killing of women and children in this war is immoral," Barber says.
As the 2024 election heats up, the Poor People's Campaign has launched a 40-week effort aimed at mobilizing the voting power of some 15 million poor and low-wage voters across the United States ahead of the November election. The campaign's first major coordinated actions are set to occur outside 30 statehouses on March 2, just days before Super Tuesday. "Statehouses are where the political insurrections are taking place," says Bishop William Barber, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign. The "enormous undertaking" is in response to "an enormous economic and moral…
As the United States, the European Union and countries around the world are warning Israel against a ground invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza, we speak with Palestinian human rights attorney Noura Erakat. "This is disproportionate, excessive force that is meant to terrorize a population," says Erakat. "Israel must stop its genocidal campaign now." Erakat also responds to news that one of President Biden's top foreign policy aides has admitted the administration has made "missteps" in the Middle East, and discusses calls to stop arms transfers under international law to p…
As Palestinian health officials say overnight Israeli strikes killed dozens in Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinians have sought refuge, we speak with a teacher trying to evacuate Rafah with her young children, who urges the U.S. government to stop the bloodshed. "My message to President Biden: We are innocent civilians, and we have no fault in what is happening," says Duha Latif. "Our children deserve to live a normal life like the rest of the world's children." Latif is 
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ALBAWABA The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has made a historic proclamation by issuing a royal decree designating February 22nd as Founding Day. This auspicious occasion aims to honor and commemorate the establishment of the First Saudi State in 1727 by Imam Muhammad bin Saud, marking a pivotal moment in the history of the Arabian Peninsula.Message and quotes for saudi founding day: 1. "As we commemorate Saudi Founding Day, let us cherish the journey of our nation, built on unity, resilience, and a shared vision for a brighter tomorrow." | 2. "On this special day, we…
The match will be broadcast live on ITV1 and ITVX in the UK. In the Republic of Ireland, Virgin Media have the rights for the live broadcast. ➤► 
Drake's Alleged Leaked Video Goes Viral, Rapper Seemingly Responds By Texting Friend A leaked video that allegedly features Drake is going viral on social media right now. The Drake exposed video leak stirred notable discussions on Twitter/X this Tuesday (6 February), unrelated to his musical exploits . >> WATCH VIDEO HERE !!! <<< It's ...
Update on the conflict in Ukraine for February 11, 2024… | — US artillery shell production is increasing solely because the US Army owns and controls the means of production; | — Despite the surge capacity already on hand when the decision was made to expand production, the US Army is required to build entirely new facilities to meet the production target of 80,000-100,000 155 mm shells a month; | — Even if the US meets its target by 2025, it is depending on Europe to reach the 200,000 shells a month (2.4 million/year) Ukraine is said to need on the battlefield; | — Russia currently produces…
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | One under-appreciated moment from Tucker Carlson's "In the war of propaganda it is very difficult to defeat the United States because the United States controls all the world's media and many European media," Putin replied,…
By Ahmed AbdulKareem / MintPress News When confronted with international appeals for humanitarian aid due to the ongoing crises in Gaza and Yemen, the United States and the United Kingdom have chosen instead to turn Yemen's Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden into a combat zone, initiating an ariel bombing campaign against the war-torn …
The Israeli occupation forces continued on Sunday its massacres against the civilians in Gaza, raising the Palestinian war toll to 28,064 martyrs and 67,611 injuries. The Palestinian health ministry announced that 14 Zionist massacres left 112 martyrs and 173 injuries during the past 24 hours. In eastern Rafah, Israeli bombardments and air raids at houses …
"Where is he? He's gone. He knew," Donald Trump said, mocking Major Michael Haley…
Stingray's pups will undergo DNA testing once they arrive in next few days…
Recounting meeting with NATO leaders, Trump suggested that non-paying allies would not be protected…
Country: Somalia | Source: Government of Somalia | Please refer to the attached file. | Key Highlights during this epi-week 4 | 93% (384 out of 413) of health facilities submitted their weekly surveillance summary reports. This rate is the same as epi week 3's rate of 93%. This is above the expected completeness rate of 80%. | Completeness of reporting is the highest in Puntland State (99%) whereas the lowest report rate in this week is in the Galmudug State (85%) — The Completeness rates are the number of expected facilities reporting to e-IDSR Weekly report and actual report we received in this week…
‚ô´ Pachelbel — Canon in D What's Really Happening and What Do We Do about it? by the Editor Whatever you do, don't believe your lying eyes, by Bill Astore "In The War Of Propaganda, It Is Very Difficult To Defeat The United States," by Caitlin Johnstone Chris Hedges: Let Them Eat Dirt Netanyahu Plans to chase 1.4 mn. Refugees from Rafah, then to Invade, as Biden complains, by Juan Cole The history of the betrayal of the Palestinians by the "Free World" tells us why w/Robert Scheer, Juan Cole (Audio) Pal Chron Day 127: We Made Mistakes | Nasser under Siege | Rafah Mayor: Intervene…
The countdown is on for the Super Bowl, the year's most popular sporting event in the U.S. by far. The San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs will clash on Sunday to determine this season's American football champion. The Super Bowl is big business and record viewership is expected, thanks in part to one celebrity who is expected to be at the game: entertainer Taylor Swift.
Country: Yemen | Source: International Organization for Migration | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | IOM Yemen DTM's Rapid Displacement Tracking (RDT) tool collects data on estimated numbers of households forced to flee on a daily basis from their locations of habitual residence or displacement, allowing for regular reporting of new displacements in terms of estimated numbers, causes of displacement, geography and needs. It also tracks IDP returnees who returned to their location of habitual residence. | Between 4 and 10 February 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 19 households (HHs) (114 individuals) w…
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It has been a month since the U.S., UK and others launched strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen in response to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea. And the conflict threatens to grow wider as both sides show no signs of backing down.
Editor's Note: Ahead of a major appeal hearing before the British High Court of Justice on February 20 and 21, the "Countdown To Day X" series will highlight key aspects of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's appeal against extradition to the United States.Under Article 7 of the European Convention on Human Rights, extradition is not supposed to be extended to anyone who the requesting state is seeking to find guilty of a criminal offense that was not a "criminal offense under national or international law at the time when it was committed." | The Espionage Act charges against WikiLeaks fou…
As we mark the 19th Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day [27 January], the call to make Holocaust teaching "obligatory" in Canadian public schools has risen to fever pitch. British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario 
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Cumhur ƒ∞ttifakƒ± bir kez daha kenetlenmi≈ü gà∂ràºntàºsàºnຠyineledi. MHP'nin Ankara'daki Seàßmen Merkezi Aà߃±lƒ±≈ü Tà∂reni'nde Cumhur ƒ∞ttifakƒ±'ndan birlik ve beraberlik gà∂ràºntàºleri sergilendi.AK Parti Ankara ƒ∞l Ba≈ükanƒ± Hakan Han àñzcan, Cumhur ƒ∞ttifakƒ± ABB Adayƒ± Turgut Altƒ±nok ve MHP Lideri Devlet Bahàßeli'nin samimi dakikalarƒ±, ittifaka olan gà&o…
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AK Parti ƒ∞stanbul Kadƒ±n Kollarƒ± ƒ∞l Ba≈ükan Yardƒ±mcƒ±sƒ± Fatma Sevim Baltacƒ±, AK Parti ƒ∞stanbul ƒ∞l Binasƒ± à∂nàºnde geràßekle≈üen trafik kazasƒ±nda kaldƒ±rƒ±ldƒ±ƒüƒ± hastanede hayatƒ±nƒ± kaybetti. Baltacƒ± iàßin Fatih Camii'nde ikindi namazƒ±nƒ± màºteakip cenaze tà∂reni dàºzenlendi. | :…
It's been Democrats' favorite refrain for years now. Don't like something? Call it Russian. For years, Democrats labeled Donald Trump a Russian agent. Despite multiple investigations yielding no evidence to support this lofty claim, they cling to it. Or what about when Hillary Clinton accused Tulsi Gabbard of being groomed by Russia for a spoiler presidential run? Clinton's theory was little more than a petty attack against someone who called her &ldquo …
In an announcement posted on the Iranian 
A senior Foreign Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor said she believed that Israeli intelligence agents were trying to intimi…
Researchers had previously pointed out that there is a stark difference in viewership for pro-Palestine related videos and those that are pro-Israel, according to a 
The US could sanction members of the Israeli military and politicians due to their failures in curbing The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (Kan) cited a memorandum by the Israeli foreign affairs ministry which said Washington was preparing to impose sanctions on Israeli soldiers, including officers, as w…
By Mohd Ziyuallah Khan, In a significant announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed the recipients of the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour. Former Prime Ministers P V Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, along with agricultural scientist Dr M S Swaminathan, were named for this prestigious award. The timing of the announcement, just …
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Presidency, Milly Babirye Babalanda has warned district heads of security against siding with criminals. The Minister expressed concern that RDCs have become part of the problems they should have helped to resolve. Babalanda made the remarks on Friday at the closing of a-two-day capacity building workshop for …
Rutshuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Prime Minister and National Minister of Defense, Jean-Pierre Bemba, on Friday rushed to North Kivu province as the fight between the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels and Armed Forces of Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), militia coalition under their umbrella Wazalendo (Patriots) intensified. The fight …
CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | Egyptian and Bulgarian officials on Saturday signed here memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for cooperation in the fields of defense and natural gas, according to a joint statement released by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. The MoUs were signed during the first meeting of the joint cooperation committee between the two countries, …
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo won the National cross-country championships held in Tororo on Saturday. The reigning World cross country champion, secured the 10km meter race victory in 29 minutes, 3 seconds. Dan Kibet from the Uganda Prison Services followed in the second position as he crossed the finishing line at 29 …
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kiira Region Police based in Jinja are hunting for a police constable who is on the run after he allegedly raped a suspect from the cells. Salim Mugoya who was attached to Namaganga police post is wanted for reportedly a 20-year-old suspect whose identity we cannot reveal. It is reported …
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kabale University in the Southwestern Ugandan District of Kabale is one of the universities in Africa to benefit from a Swiss-funded project designed to enhance digital learning. The project is under a partnership with Switzerland-based Ecole Polythenique Federale De Lausanne (EPFL) and Morocco-based Universite Mohammed VI Polythenique. The Centre …
Kole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Widows in Lango have accused Cultural leaders in Lango of mismanaging land disputes. They say the leaders have tended to side with individuals seeking to dispossess them of customary land. The widows sounded the alarm during a meeting held in Ayer sub-county in Kole District. They said while the leaders …
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |The National Drug Authority-NDA Western regional office has closed 180 drug shops found operating illegally. The drug shops were closed during the five days long operation covering the districts of Kyankwanzi, Kyenjonjo, ,Masindi, Kiryandongo, and Hoima. The operation was conducted between February 4th to February 9. The NDA enforcement unit …
MOGADISHU, Somalia | Xinhua | Somalia's parliament on Saturday approved the Treaty of Accession to the East African Community (EAC), completing the country's eighth membership in the regional bloc. The Second Deputy Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Abdullahi Omar Abshir, said 148 out of 150 lawmakers voted in …
Nakapiripirit, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Nakapiripirit district have arrested two people for selling the iron sheets being distributed by the Office of the Prime Minister to Karamojong reformed warriors. The suspects have been identified as Paskari Lochoro, a seller and Faizal Kabusera, a buyer were arrested on Friday at Nakapiripirit — Mbale taxi …
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Hamas says an Israeli attack on Rafah would end any exchange talks for captives. The siege of the Al-Amal and Nasser hospitals in Khan Younis enters its third week, three Al-Amal patients die due to Israel blocking oxygen tanks from entering.
By Alan Macleod — Feb 6, 2024 | A MintPress study of major U.S. media outlets' coverage of the Yemeni Red Sea blockade has found an overwhelming bias in the press, which presented the event as an aggressive, hostile act of terrorism by Ansar Allah (a.k.a. the Houthis), who were presented as pawns of the Iranian government. While constantly putting forward pro-war talking points, the U.S. was portrayed as a good faith, neutral actor being "dragged" into another Middle Eastern conflict against its will. | Since November, Ansar Allah has been conducting a blockade of Israeli ships entering the Red Sea in an att…
Russia's President Vladimir Putin condemned the "boogeyman" anti-China propaganda that Trump ally Tucker Carlson spewed in his interview in Moscow, while mocking the ex Fox News host for applying to join the CIA.
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): Israel is reportedly preparing to launch a ground …
Chinese New Year celebrations are taking place all around the world. One place that has been enjoying the festivities is Muscatine in the U.S. state of Iowa, a small city that has quite the connection to China.
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By Jeffrey Sterling / Progressive Hub In Mid-December 2023, Charles Glass, the esteemed writer, journalist, broadcaster, and publisher visited with Julian Assange, an inmate at Belmarsh Prison in the U.K. Assange has been confined there since April, 2019. He is awaiting his final appeal to quash U.S. efforts to extradite him to face some of …
By Amy Goodman & Denis Moynihan / Democracy Now! Countless cases lay bare the raw injustice of the death penalty in the United States. The case of Richard Glossip is certainly one of them. He's been on Oklahoma's death row since 1998, facing nine separate execution dates. He's been given his final meal three times, and, in …
Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Sources: Education Cluster, Save the Children, UN Children's Fund | Please refer to the attached file. | Background | • In Gaza, 17 years of blockade combined with recurrent conflict have damaged and destroyed an already fragile education infrastructure: increasing pressure on education facilities, disrupting education provision, and impacting the psychosocial wellbeing of children and teachers. The recent hostilities in Gaza has tragically witnessed a high trend of attacks on school facilities, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation.
On the 127th day of Israel's occupation aggression against the Gaza Strip, the region continues to be targeted by land, sea, and air attacks, resulting in a devastating toll on its citizens. More than 27,840 people have been martyred and 67,300 wounded, with thousands of victims trapped under rubble and obstructed ambulances from reaching them. …
Israeli media reports reveal that businesses in Kiryat Shmona, Shlomi, and other northern areas have taken a hit, with expenditures dropping significantly. The ongoing confrontation and escalation between Hezbollah and the Israeli occupation forces, has led to closures of thousands of businesses since October 7, 2023, causing widespread economic hardship. Amid the crisis, food …
The Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, received the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Amir-Abdollahian and Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah discussed a variety of issues regarding the developments in the region and the situation in the Gaza Strip during the meeting. Iran's envoy to Beirut Mojtaba Amani was also present at …
Israeli drone targeted a civilian car in the Lebanese town of Jadra, north of Saida, on Saturday afternoon. The strike resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left several others injured. The attack was aimed at a "Palestinian figure" who miraculously survived the strike. The three individuals who lost their lives were not the intended …
Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor | Please refer to the attached file. | Geneva – As it enters the fifth month of its genocidal war against the Gaza Strip, Israel has not stopped targeting what is left of the health system there and is sabotaging any chance it may have to save Palestinian lives by firing and bombarding hospitals, ambulances, and medical teams, Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor said in a statement issued Friday. | The rights organisation has documented several serious Israeli military attacks in the past few days which have disrupted the pa…
Tourism is staging a strong recovery. A new report from the United Nations shows international travel rebounded to 88 percent of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2023. That momentum is expected to continue this year.
Countries: Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), World | Sources: Grupo de Trabajo sobre Personas Refugiadas y Migrantes, R4V | Please refer to the attached file. | CONTEXTO NACIONAL | En el proceso de registro y regularización llevado a cabo por el gobierno nacional, hasta el 31 de diciembre 2023, registra que 201,7 mil personas han recibido un certificado de permanencia temporal, 87.7 mil obtuvieron una visa VIRTE y 72.3 cuentan con cédula de identidad. | El Sistema de Monitoreo de Fronteras y Caracterización de Flujos registra, para diciembre, un ligero incremento…
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Entrevista a la antropóloga libanesa y dirigente comunista Leila Ghanem, realizada y traducida para la Coordinación de Núcleos Comunistas (CNC) por àÅngeles Maestro (en el estado español) y enviado al Centenario de Lenín en Nueva York, organizado por el Partido Mundo Obrero el 21 de enero de 2024. 1. àÅngeles . . . | 
Super Bowl Sunday will see America's football championship play out, with the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas. And it's not just the action on the field capturing people's attention. See what else to expect from the event.
Chile held a state funeral for Sebastian Piñera on Friday. The country's two-time former president was killed in a helicopter accident on Tuesday.
A Workers World Party member since 1962, Catalinotto addressed the final session of the Lenin Centennial of Jan. 21, 2024. The following text is based on his talk. John Catalinotto, Lenin Centennial, Jan. 21, 2024, New York City. (WW Photo: Joe Piette) As a managing editor of Workers World newspaper . . . | 
The resignation of a provincial minister in Canada over anti-Palestinian comments marks a victory for the Palestine solidarity movement, reports John Clarke.
Editor's Note: Ahead of a major hearing before the British High Court of Justice on February 20 and 21, the "Countdown To Day X" series will highlight key aspects of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's request to appeal his extradition to the United States. Extradition should be blocked because the CIA allegedly plotted to kidnap, poison, or kill WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange while he was living under political asylum in the Ecuador embassy in London. | According to Assange's legal team, extradition would undermine his right to life and right to be free from "torture or inhuman or degrading tr…
In Cuba, Havana's Chinatown serves as the center of Lunar New Year celebrations. Its lively community of Cubans, Chinese citizens and Cubans of Chinese descent come together to mark the special occasion and express their hopes for the coming year.
China's Spring Festival Gala kicked off the New Year on Friday. The week-long holiday starts the celebration of the Year of the Loong or Dragon. Watched by nearly 700 million people, it's believed to be the world's most-watched TV program. | Joining us: | Ted Xu is a Chinese language teacher. | Gabriel Yin Yue is a CGTN Correspondent. | #SpringFestival2024… 
Israel has announced its intention to push ahead with its plans to invade Rafah in the southernmost Gaza Strip, where 1.3 million Palestinians are sheltering. Rafah's mayor, Ahmed al-Sufi, warns any military action there would result in a "massacre".
Age and fitness to handle both the pace and pressures of the White House are back at the top of the U.S. presidential election agenda. Here's what happened.
Countries: Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, World | Source: Pan American Health Organization | Please refer to the attached file. | La presente es una nueva actualización de la información epidemiológica, a la cual se añaden orientaciones para la vigilancia y las definiciones de casos de EEO en humanos. | Hasta el 9 de enero del 2024, se habían reportado 1.314 brotes en animales (1.258 en Argentina y 56 en Uruguay) y se habían confirmado 21 casos de este virus en humanos, incluyendo un fallecido, todos ellos en Argentina. | Hasta el 5 de febrero del 2024, se han notificado un total de 2.438 brotes en animales (1…
Countries: Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana (France), Panama, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), World | Source: Pan American Health Organization | Please refer to the attached file. | Fecha de la evaluación de riesgo: 7 de febrero de 2024 | Declaración de riesgo general | Ante la alerta emitida por la Organización Panamericana de la Salud / Organización Mundial de la Salud (OPS/OMS), el pasado 2 de febrero del 2024, debido al incremento en la detección de casos de infección por el virus Oropouche (OROV), en algunos países de la Región de las Américas en los últimos meses…
Countries: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), World | Source: R4V | Please refer to the attached file. | WHAT IS THE MONITORING AND REPORTING MECHANISM OF THE RMRP (5Ws)? | The RMRP is a comprehensive response plan responsive to the identified needs of refugees and migrants from Venezuela(1) and their affected host communities in 17 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. The objective of monitoring activities included in this response plan is to ensure that transparent and regular updates on the status of implementation of the RMRP are available to governments, donors, RMRP partners, and beneficiary…
Subscribe now The US TV host Tucker Carlson set off a political scandal by traveling to Moscow this February to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin. This provoked a debate in the media, which — as is so often the case in partisan US politics — completely missed the forest for the trees. Liberal war hawks …
At least 150,000 people have been displaced in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since February 2, as fighting has intensified between the Congolese armed forces (FARDC) and the M23 rebel group. According to Save the Children, at least 78,000 children are among those who have been forced to flee. The …
Genocide is Israel's latest policy, alongside ethnic cleansing and apartheid, in its settler colonial project of eliminating the Palestinians.
I refused to provide a photo opportunity to the Biden administration because it has aided and abetted the killing of 85 members of my family. I hope they take the time to read about the nightmare all Palestinians in Gaza are living through.
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Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN News Centre | Please refer to the attached file. | The latest song by Spanish-Palestinian singer Marwán, one of Spain's most acclaimed songwriters, is a lullaby for the children living under Israeli bombardment in Gaza. He tells UN News about his enduring links to the Palestinian people. | "I endured the artillery's roar, the fire in the nursery, yet I stand tall," read the lyrics. "I weathered the paralyzing fear under the covers, felt everyone turn their backs, yet I stand tall." | When he wrote the song in October, shortly after the war began, Marwán,…
Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East | Please refer to the attached file. | Day 123-124 of Hostilities | Key points | The Gaza Strip | Intense fighting in/around Khan Younis (southwest of Gaza) over the last 17 days is causing loss of life and damage to civilian infrastructure, including UNRWA's largest shelter in the southern area, the Khan Younis Training Centre (KYTC). This is forcing thousands of Palestinians to flee further south towards Rafah, which is severely overcrowded, with reports of Israeli Forces' strikes in Rafah…
Country: Somalia | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | Access challenges in Somalia almost doubled in Quarter 4 (Q4), with 120 incidents reported versus 68 in the previous quarter. The increase and over half of the reported incidents (67) are mainly attributed to physical access constraints due to the onset of the rainy season exacerbated by El Nino, leading to large scale flooding. As a result, large areas of the country were rendered inaccessible, delaying humanitarian and emergency response. A dedicated section on physical access co…
Country: Burkina Faso | Source: World Health Organization | Please refer to the attached file. | INTRODUCTION VACCIN ANTIPALUDIQUE RTS,S – 7 JANVIER 2024 | Le Burkina Faso a introduit le vaccin antipaludique RTS,S dans son programme élargi de vaccination (PEV) le 5 février 2024. Il est le deuxième pays à vacciner les enfants hors phase pilote après le Cameroun. Revivez quelques-uns de ce moment historique à travers ce bulletin d'information.
From the announcement by the demonstration's organizers. Taking the online outrage over Israel's Hulu ads into the streets, protesters from pro-Palestinian groups will gather at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Union Square at 14th Street and protest at the company's New York headquarters, at 79 Fifth Ave., between 15th . . . | 
MintPress spoke to Yemeni leaders, academics, and ordinary citizens about the effects of the US-led bombing campaign in the country and the prospect of an all-out war amid escalating tension between Western Powers and Ansar Allah.
TikTok is one of the world's most popular social media platforms and has boosted the careers of numerous artists. Today, it's unveiling a new platform: TikTok Music — which will compete directly with other streaming services to offer new and favorite artists to audiences everywhere. One of its first countries to launch is Mexico. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports.
A brief note from the author on the accelerated border crisis: In the few months that I was putting together the information for this article, things have spiraled out of control in Texas which is getting the majority of refugees. Texas Governor Greg Abbott in addition to bussing tens of thousands of refugees to sanctuary …
Even Joe Biden admits that Israel's conduct in Gaza is "over the top," while the Israeli army has continued to intensify its attacks following Netanyahu's rejection of Hamas's most recent ceasefire proposal.
Dumping manure in public spaces, hurling eggs at government buildings, blocking major roads — the European farmers who have taken to the streets to challenge free trade policies sure know how to raise a ruckus. Their public disruption also produced results. French farmers, for instance, managed to persuade their nation's leaders to ban food imports treated with thiacloprid, dedicate ‚Ǩ 150 million 
The centenary of the death of Vladimir Illich Ulyanov, Lenin, is an appropriate occasion to invite the younger generations of militants to recover the formidable theoretical legacy of the great Russian revolutionary.
It's hard to imagine this happening in modern times. Even an assault on a single grave is a criminal act in a civilized (sic) country. The very idea is reviled everywhere. So what about Israel's ongoing assaults on Palestinian cemeteries across Gaza? The terror has received passing reference, first in a fleeting video on Twitter, 
Hundreds of University of Michigan students walked out of class on Thursday, Feb. 8, to demand the university divest from Israel. This action happened alongside colleges and universities across the country for a national day of action against Israel's genocidal war on the Palestinian people. | The action highlighted the millions of university dollars (i.e. students' tuition money) being invested in Israeli companies. 400 people participated in the walkout, including students involved in the more than 70 student organizations working in coalition, as well as non-affiliated students who recognize their universit…
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North America's largest Auto Show, The Chicago Auto show, opens to the public on Saturday. Hundreds of cars, concept vehicles and mobility devices are all on show. But this year, there is a major focus on electric vehicles. CGTN's Dan Williams reports.
In its January 26 decision in South Africa v. Israel, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that "the State of Israel shall take immediate and effective measures to enable the provision of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance to address the adverse conditions of life faced by Palestinians in the Gaza Strip." The 
"Israel pursuing similar goals to Russia" — Sergel Lavrov RT News, Thursday 28 December 2023: "The fight against Nazism is what historically unites Russia and the Middle Eastern country, the foreign minister said. "The declared goals of Israel in its ongoing operation against Hamas militants in Gaza seem nearly identical to Moscow's in its campaign against 
Derek Wall reviews Hall Greenland's biography of Michel Pablo (1911‚Äí96), an Egyptian-born Greek revolutionary leader.
Click to subscribe on: Apple / Spotify / Google Play/ Amazon / YouTube / Rumble In the midst of the ongoing destruction of Gaza and the slaughter of Palestinians, the identity and authenticity of Jewish people calling into question the actions of Israel are being tarnished. A greater discussion of what it means to be Jewish, what it means to have a Jewish state and …
In support of the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza and in light of the Israeli aggression on the various South Lebanon villages, the Islamic Resistance continued striking the Zionist occupation sites near Lebanon border. Hezbollah military media issued consecutive statements to illustrate the attacks and their outcomes. The first statement mentioned that the Islamic …
Iranian Foreign Minister Hussein Amirabdollahian started a two-day visit to Lebanon during which he would meet the senior officials. Upon his arrival at Rafiq Hariri Airport in Beirut, Amirabdollahian was welcomed by representatives of Lebanon's foreign ministry, Hezbollah, Amal Movement, Hamas and Islamic Jihad Movement. Amirabdollahian said Tehran attaches great importance to Lebanon's security and …
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Country: Peru | Source: International Crisis Group | Please refer to the attached file. | Ningún país de América Latina sufre mayores índices de insatisfacción con la democracia y las instituciones gubernamentales que el Perú. Si no hay avances para frenar la polarización política y la disfunción estatal, las protestas masivas que sacudieron al país a finales de 2022 podrían repetirse fácilmente, generando acciones represivas igual de violentas. | øQué hay de nuevo? Las protestas que envolvieron a Perú tras la detención del presidente Pedro Castillo a finales de 2022 llevaron al país al momento de m…
Country: Peru | Source: International Crisis Group | Please refer to the attached file. | No country in Latin America suffers higher rates of dissatisfaction with democracy and government institutions than Peru. Absent remedies for political polarisation and state dysfunction, the mass protests that rocked the country in late 2022 could easily recur, bringing comparably violent crackdowns. | Principal Findings | What's new? The protests that engulfed Peru after the arrest of the president in late 2022 marked its largest outbreak of instability in recent times. Although peace has returned, public grievances…
Green Left journalist Isaac Nellist goes through the latest news from across the continent and around the world.
The Democrats now have the perfect excuse for Biden betraying nearly every promise he made during his 2020 campaign, unfortunately for them it will prove fatal to his reelction: he doesn't remember making them. According to the Special Counsel's report on Biden's mishandling of classified documents, Biden is "an elderly man with a faulty memory." And his memory got "worse" over the course of the investigation to the point where Biden "did not remember when he was vice president" or "even within several years, when his son Beau died." 
As the US presidential election begins to gather steam, Joe Allen looks at the far right threat and the dangerous game being played by the Democrats. Allen asks if Genocide Joe has the support to win or whether a new left alternative should take their place instead. During the first month of 2024 the U.S. 
About half of the U.S. is offended and repulsed by the existence of Donald J. Trump while the remaining half welcome him as a Messiah. Passions and opinions rule here to a farcical degree that I find best represented by the Commedia dell' Arte. We have our stock characters, including foolish old men and the 
Post-pandemic — children are back at school, cruise ships are sailing again and airplanes are full — but offices in the United States are struggling. More office space is currently sitting empty in the U.S. than at any point since economic research firm Moody's Analytics began tracking vacancies in 1979. It's led some businesses to think creatively about how this empty real estate could be repurposed. CGTN's Kate Fisher reports.
Not feeling heard? Almost as if there is no representation for your deeply held beliefs and concerns? That's probably because in the America of 2024, there really isn't anyone in power who is listening. There has always been a disconnect between the rulers and the masses, an iron fist being utilized to keep the rabble 
After four months of IDF bombardment, the uprooted Palestinians now inhabit makeshift tents near the Rafah border. At the same time, the Israeli military has begun to bomb Rafah refugee camps and hospitals, raising a death toll that has already reached more than 27,000 mostly women and children (not including the thousands lying dead under the rubble of bombed-out buildings). 
A broad coalition of Portland groups for Palestine packed the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners meeting on Feb. 1, calling on them to issue a resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid. Over a dozen community members gave testimonials at the . . . | 
In a normal political week, that a Federal District Appellate Court ruled Donald Trump to be immunocompromised would be the news, but instead the lead is that Joe Biden is losing the Super Bowl primary, which is about the only contest remaining on the presidential calendar. Before moving on to Super Bowl politics (I will 
The Moms for Liberty (M4L) webpage states, "Our founders are Tiffany and Tina, moms on a mission to stoke the fires of liberty." But in truth, the founders are Tiffany Justice, Tina Descovich, and Bridget Ziegler—the third co-founder of M4L who stepped down from her leadership position in the organization in February 2021—and while the group claims to 
On February 7, 2024, a U.S. drone strike assassinated an Iraqi militia leader, Abu Baqir al-Saadi, in the heart of Baghdad. This was a further U.S. escalation in a major new front in the U.S.-Israeli war on the Middle East, centered on the Israeli genocide in Gaza, but already also including ethnic cleansing in the 
U.S. officials may not acknowledge the connection between the Gaza War and the U.S. bombing campaign, but there is no question that Israeli militarism is relevant to the increased attacks from the Houthis against commercial shipping in the Red Sea as well as the increased attacks from Iranian-backed militia against U.S. facilities in Jordan, Syria, and Iraq. 
The dehumanization of Muslims and Arabs combined with outright misinformation about October 7 is the engine powering the genocide in Gaza.
This article, originally entitled "Taking back Black history from the 1%," is based on a speech given by Monica Moorehead, a Workers World newspaper managing editor, at Black History Month forums in February 2014. It has been updated and lightly edited. Monica Moorehead, New York City, Jan. 21, 2024. WW . . . | 
In Remaking Society, Murray Bookchin writes, "All ecological problems have their roots in social problems." If we apply his theory of social ecology to our modern world, we can appreciate that the ongoing climate crisis is a function of the concentration of capital among a small minority of individuals who plunder natural resources and exploit 
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For the past four months, Israel has continued to engage in a brutal campaign of aerial bombardment against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, with casualties nearing 30,000 lives and rising by the day. | The physical destruction done unto individuals, residences, hospitals, holy spaces, educational facilities, and general infrastructure is unprecedented in modern warfare. | Palestinian prisoners in the West Bank are facing different forms of brutality committed against them as their families and neighbours are terrorised by the Israeli army in tandem. | Despite international criticism and court orders, Israel co…
Israel's military response in the Gaza Strip to the "I'm of the view, as you know, that the conduct of the response in Gaza, in the Gaza Strip, has been over the top," the Democrat told reporters at the White House. | "There are a lot of innocent people who are starving, a lot of innocent people who are in troub…
US Secretary of State Blinken is in Israel following visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt earlier this week, amid a push for a new ceasefire in Gaza. | Israel Prime Minister Benjami…
The Egyptian authorities released on Wednesday evening 32 pre-trial detainees, including three female journalists who had been behind bars for almost two years in a country Head of the Egyptian Syndicate of Journalists, Khaled El-Balshy, 
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The Israeli government is considering easing control measures The Israeli daily Yedeot Ahranot reported on Monday, 5 February, that the Israeli war cabinet is discussing easing restrictive measures on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, mainly by allowing some 100,000 Palestinian workers back into Israel and allowing the entry of a similar number of Palestinian…
An Israeli Army Radio claimed that the drone strike targeted a senior commander of Hezbollah who was responsible for overseeing missile l…
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A London-based pro-Palestine group has launched a petition to urge Tower Hamlets council to recognise the State of Palestine, amid fears of a crackdown on free speech. | The Palestine Information Centre of Tower Hamlets has called on East Londoners to sign the online petition after waiting two months to hear the council's decision on a request submitted in December. | Around 500 East London residents in the borough have so far signed the petition. | "The East End of Tower Hamlets has been at the forefront of struggles that have defined our lives from Cable Street to Brick Lane and beyond. Palestine is the most…
Counting was underway Thursday after millions of Pakistanis voted in an election marred by rigging allegations and a shutdown of mobile phone services, while the country's most popular politician Pollsters predicted a low turnout from the country's 128 million eligible voters following a lacklustre campaign overshadowed by the jailing of former prime minister Khan, and the hobbling of his 
The Saudi Al-Hilal SFC game against rival Al-Nassr FC concluded on Thursday with a dramatic victory by Al-Hilal, in an epic Al-Hilal won 2-0 in the game played at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. | The opener was scored by Serbian footballer Sergej Milinkoviƒá-Saviƒá at minute 17. | The second goal was clinched by homegrown talent Salem Aldawsari. | As part of the government-sponsored annual festival, the Riyadh Season Cup featured two city-based teams along with the i…
Earth has endured 12 consecutive months of temperatures 1.5C hotter than the pre-industrial era for the first time on record, Europe's climate monitor said Thursday, in what scientists called a "warning to humanity". | Storms, drought and fire have lashed the planet as climate change- supercharged by the naturally-occurring The extremes have continued into 2024, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) service…
Aid groups working in After nine years of conflict, more than half of Yemen's population requires humanitarian assistance, according to the 
After trudging through a quarter-life crisis at the age of twenty-five, where I undid and re-did the seams of my values and beliefs, I came out of it deciding to change careers and become a My decision wasn't motivated by all the cute babies, though that is a decided bonus, but by a desire to advocate for Birthing women and people ha…
Yes, the Doomsday Clock keeps ticking — it's now at 90 seconds to midnight, according to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists — but the ultimate time bomb never gets the attention that it deserves. Even as the possibility of nuclear annihilation looms, this century's many warning signs retain the status of Cassandras. Presidents George W. Bush and Donald 
Country: World | Sources: Norwegian Red Cross, Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre | Please refer to the attached file. | This paper delves into the evolving landscape of climate finance for social protection. It gives an overview of current social protection spending, financing and coverage gaps across the world, and explores how climate finance can strengthen social protection systems, build resilience and improve socio-economic outcomes. The brief then zooms into adaptation funds (climate funds focused on enhancing the adaptive capacities of communities) to understand what kinds of social protection-re…
Telepathy has long been considered the stuff of science fiction — Star Wars hero Luke Skywalker using the Force is part of cinema's iconography. | But controlling computers or other devices, including prosthetics, with the human mind has taken another step towards reality with Elon Musk's latest venture. He believes the possibilities of this technology are limitless. | But, as is often the case with Musk, it isn't without controversy. Owen Fairclough has more.
A recent Guardian article documenting CNN's bias toward Israel was impressive but lacked one crucial detail: Why CNN has such bias. You don't have to look farther than CEO David Zaslav to understand the answer is Zionism.
Scheduled for February 8, the upcoming elections for Pakistan's National Assembly and provincial assemblies hold significant importance against the backdrop of numerous upheavals in the country. Notably, the recent arrest and conviction of the former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, adds a layer of complexity. On January 31, Khan received a 14-year prison sentence, adding to his existing three-year 
According to refugee testimonies and information from organisations active in the field, disgraceful living conditions prevail in the overcrowded Closed Controlled Access Centre (CCAC) in Samos, whose construction was 100% financed by the European Union. As we highlight in the present text of Refugee Support Aegean and PRO ASYL, among other things, there are reports of a significant lack of running water, serious shortages of basic goods, services, and accommodation facilities, with hundreds of people being forced to sleep on the floor in communal areas. The state-of-the-art structure, which was inaugurated in Se…
What if Arctic sea ice melts? All of it… during the summer! According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), over the past three decades the oldest, thickest ice (13-20 feet thick) has declined by a stunning 95 percent and 70 percent of Arctic sea ice is now thin "seasonal ice" that quickly melts 
© Marco Canoniero; LightRocket Football federations from a dozen Middle Eastern countries, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, have written to global governing body FIFA to demand that Israel be banned over its offensive in Gaza, Sky News reported on Thursday. In a letter obtained by the British news outlet, the West …
Senior Biden administration officials traveled to Michigan on Thursday to meet with Arab American and Muslim leaders amid growing opposition to Biden's candidacy over his support for Israel's assault on Gaza. Michigan is an important election battleground state and home to the largest percentage of Arab Americans in the United States. Michigan House Majority Floor Leader Abraham Aiyash, the state's highest-ranking Arab and Muslim leader, joined the meeting to demand a ceasefire in Gaza, restrictions on military aid to Israel, and recommitting humanitarian aid to Palestinians. "Now the ques…
Initial election results in Pakistan show a lead for candidates affiliated with imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Khan's political party was blocked from running for office, and supporters have accused Pakistan's military-backed interim government of trying to rig the election by shutting down cellphone and internet services just as voting began and by delaying election results. "It's up in the air exactly how many seats each party has got," says journalist Munizae Jahangir, who reports from Karachi that "there is no clarity" on who won, despite substantial vot…
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a historic case Thursday to determine if Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump is eligible to remain on the ballot for the 2024 election. The justices are reviewing a decision by Colorado's high court that found Section 3 of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution makes Trump ineligible to run for office because he engaged in an insurrection on January 6, 2021. The Nation's justice correspondent Elie Mystal responds to the first day of proceedings, saying he was disappointed to hear both liberal and conservative justices casting doubt on the…
Stuart Rees responds to months of genocide in Gaza and the West Bank.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Players in the health sector have called for greater regulation of assistive technologies in the country. There are fears that some of the devices being donated in the country are wrongly prescribed or do not meet the standards. Assistive technologies can benefit a wide range of people, including those with …
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Travel via Karuma Bridge in Kiryandongo District along the Kampala-Gulu Highway is expected to be disrupted starting Friday through the weekend as the Uganda National Roads Authority conducts quality inspections there. This is part of the plans for the construction of another bridge. The bridge lies along the major …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank has announced its sponsorship of the NCBA Uganda Junior Open 2024, providing Shs80 million in cash and in-kind contributions. This tournament is designed to groom the younger generation for future excellence in tournaments across Uganda, the region, and globally, reflecting NCBA's ethos of "Go For It!". The …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Resident District Commissioners-RDCs/RCC's and Intelligence Officers in the Central Region have been asked to work harder to increase the number of votes for incumbent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni so as to extend his leadership beyond 2026 elections. According to the Permanent Secretary in the office of the President …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Twenty headteachers in Nakaseke District are facing demotion due to poor performance of schools in last year's Primary Leaving Examinations-PLE. Following a recent district council resolution, the headteachers of 20 schools have been summoned to defend themselves next month before a decision to demote them to classroom teachers is …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) together with 11 United Nations (UN) agencies launched a three-year joint programme that will lead to the collection and analysis of data and statistics which are geared towards improving planning and budgeting in Uganda. The program, which will cost $41.8 million (about Shs160 billion), …
"Ethan Crumbley," Reuters reported in December, "was 15 years old when he opened fire at Oxford High School on Nov. 30, 2021," killing four and wounding seven. At 17, per the Reuters story, Crumbley was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. At the times of both the shootings and the sentencing, 
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Country: Chile | Source: UN Resident Coordinator in Chile | Please refer to the attached file. | Este reporte es producido por la Oficina de la Coordinadora Residente en Chile con los aportes de las Agencias, Fondos y Programas del Sistema de Naciones Unidas que integran ONU Chile e información oficial del SENAPRED, CONAF y otras entidades gubernamentales., Cubre del 5 al 7 de febrero de 2024 | Descripción de la emergencia y respuesta inicial | Desde el 29 de enero de 2024 una ola de calor extendida por seis regiones del país, Coquimbo, Valparaíso, Metropolitana (donde se encuentra la capital, Santiago de C…
Country: Haiti | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached file. | Highlights | ‚Ä¢ Since the last update on 7 February, the situation across the country has remained volatile, continuing to affect humanitarian operations. Suspension or a slow down of activities have been noted across the country, both from UN agencies, international and national NGOs. | ‚Ä¢ In Gonaives, a handful of cases of looting and arson have been reported, with food storages being targeted. | ‚Ä¢ Humanitarian organisations are concerne…
Country: Haiti | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached file. | Points saillants | ‚Ä¢ Depuis la dernière mise à jour du 7 février, la situation dans le pays est restée volatile et continue d'affecter les opérations humanitaires. Des suspensions ou des ralentissements d'activités ont été constatés dans tout le pays, tant de la part des agences des Nations Unies que des ONG internationales et nationales. | ‚Ä¢ Au GonaàØves, des cas de pillages et d'incendies ont été signalés, des entrepà¥ts de nourriture ont été…
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached file.
Country: Myanmar | Source: US Agency for International Development | Please refer to the attached Map. | 
Countries: Indonesia, Myanmar | Source: US Agency for International Development | Please refer to the attached file. | SITUATION AT A GLANCE | 5.3 MILLION People Targeted for Humanitarian Assistance in Burma in 2024, UN — December 2023 | 2.3 MILLION IDPs in Burma Displaced Since February 2021, UNHCR — January 2024 | 800 THOUSAND IDPs in Burma Displaced Since Late October 2023, UN — January 2024 | 12.9 MILLION Number of People in Need of Food Assistance in 2024, UN — December 2023 | 3 MILLION People Targeted for Protection Assistance in Burma in 2024, UN — December 2023 | &sbquo…
Country: World | Source: US Agency for International Development | Please refer to the attached file. | Ce document partage des considérations pour la planification de la recherche formative dans le cadre des activités de résilience et de sécurité alimentaire (RFSA) financées par le Bureau de l'assistance humanitaire (BHA) de l'USAID au cours de la période d'affinement. Les plans de recherche formative de cette période visent généralement à produire des résultats pratiques et opportuns à partir de plusieurs études afin de combler les lacunes en matière d'information et d'orienter la conception de programmes…
Country: World | Source: US Agency for International Development | Please refer to the attached file. | L'USAID en action pour la nutrition a élaboré ce guide par étapes pour les partenaires de mise en oeuvre de la RFSA comme référence pendant la conception et la mise en oeuvre du projet (par exemple, proposition, affiner et mettre en oeuvre, évaluation à mi-parcours). Ce guide vise à aider les partenaires de mise en oeuvre à réfléchir de manière critique à la question de savoir si et comment les volontaires des groupes d'entraide (ou des groupes de pairs non rémunérés similaires) peuvent être maintenus apr…
Germany has seen two major occurrences in recent weeks. Featured daily in the media have been the giant crowds demonstrating against the fascistic AfD, Alternative for Germany. Estimates were as high as 100,000 in Hamburg, 200,000 in Dàºsseldorf, up to 250,000 in Munich and already lasting over three weeks, with a second rally in Berlin 
On 2 February 2024, the people of Venezuela celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Bolivarian Revolution.
On November 22, 2014, Tamir E. Rice, a 12-year-old African American boy, was killed at the Cudell Recreation Center in Cleveland, Ohio; the officer, according to the DOJ, "fired two shots within less than two seconds of opening the passenger door, striking Tamir once in the abdomen." Dr. Joy DeGruy coined the theory Post Traumatic 
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Cumhur ƒ∞ttifakƒ±'nƒ±n ƒ∞stanbul Bàºyàºk≈üehir Belediye (ƒ∞BB) Ba≈ükan adayƒ± Murat Kurum, "Milletimizi yekvàºcut yapacak adƒ±mlarƒ± ve ƒ∞stanbul'umuzu yarƒ±nlara ta≈üƒ±yacak gàºàßlຠhedefleri hep birlikte kararlƒ±lƒ±kla ortaya koyduk. Türkiye'nin bu asalet ve màºcadele dolu yàºràºyàº≈üàºnde bugàºne kadar hep birlikte ko≈ütuk, bundan sonra da a…
Tarƒ±m ve Orman Bakanƒ± ƒ∞brahim Yumaklƒ±, ATO Congresium'da, Türkiye'de verimliliƒüin artmasƒ±na katkƒ± saƒülayan yerli teknoloji àºràºnlerin sergilendiƒüi '6'ncƒ± Verimlilik ve Teknoloji Fuarƒ±'nƒ± ziyaret etti. Alanda stantlarƒ± gezip, àºràºnleri inceleyen Bakan Yumaklƒ±, fuara gelen genàßlerle de sohbet etti. | Tarƒ±m ve Orman Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ±'nƒ±n standƒ±…
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A meeting of the BRICS specialised council was held in Russia…
This holiday allows the Chinese to take stock of the past year and start the new one with a clean slate…
The country's steel industry has been growing strongly over the past years…
Vladimir Putin attended a meeting of the Council on Science and Education…
He emphasised that the dragon demonstrates the determination and aspiration of Chinese to turn China into an even stronger country…
Protesters who had been mobilized by President Gustavo Petro blocked entrances of Colombia's Palace of Justice to demand a new chief prosecutor. The unrest in the capital broke out after…
Since November, Ansar Allah has been conducting a blockade of Israeli ships entering the Red Sea in an attempt to force Israel to stop its attack on the people of Gaza. The U.S. government, which has refused to act to stop a genocide, sprang into action to prevent damage to private property, leading an international coalition to bomb targets in Yemen.
HANOI—After the dissolution of the USSR, the reactionary intellectual Francis Fukuyama declared "the end of history." He claimed that capitalism had triumphed in the Cold War and that all pursuits of socialism or any other alternatives to the "free market" path were dead. Of course, anyone that looks around them today can clearly see that …
On Tuesday, February 6, Chilean news outlets reported that former president Sebastián Piñera died in a helicopter crash in Lake Ranco in the Los Ríos region in southern Chile. He was 74 years old. The ex-president was a controversial figure in Chilean politics having led the most severe police crackdown on protests and social movement since the military dictatorship ruled over the country. However, less is widely known about Piñera's own links to the politics and political figures of the Pinochet era Chile. | From Harvard to the World Bank: | Piñera began building his public profile in the 1970s, in the e…
Philadelphia — During its 11 p.m. local news on Jan. 30, NBC affiliate Channel 10 devoted considerable coverage to the investigation of a fatal police shooting of a Black man, Alexander Spencer, 28, who was killed in a North Philadelphia convenience store Jan. 26. Police released five minutes of new . . . | 
Our panel for a conference on equity and antiracism at CUNY's Lehman College was canceled because it included the word "intifada" in the title. Instead of promoting antiracism, CUNY participates in the demonization of Palestinian resistance.
Countries: Jordan, Syrian Arab Republic | Source: Center for Global Development | Please refer to the attached file. | Abstract | While labor market impacts of refugees in low- and middle-income countries are commonly studied, | public services like education could also be affected by mass arrivals. This paper examines the | impact of Syrian refugees on the educational outcomes of Jordanians. Combining detailed household | surveys with school-level records on the density of Syrians, we study both the quantity and quality of | education using a difference-in-differences design across refugee prevalence and s…
Marine heat waves (MHWs) are prolonged periods of ocean warming that can significantly affect coral reefs, fish, kelp forests and other marine life. A new study led by Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) has found that MHWs are changing the communities of microorganisms that make up the foundation of the oceanic food chain, affecting entire coastal ecosystems. "While the drivers of individual MHWs can …
The protest movement that has exploded onto the streets and inside the Labour Party in response to British complicity with Israel's crimes is not a distraction from class politics—it's the way forward, writes Kevin Ovenden.
A pro-Israeli media institute has theorized that Yemen's Ansar Allah planned on destroying cables that supply 99% of the world with internet, but these claims were entirely fabricated.
By Farhang Jahanpour / Informed Comment Oxford (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — On Tuesday afternoon (6 February 2024), U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken took part in a joint press conference with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha. The press conference was mainly about the …
‚ô´ Two Steps From Hell — Heart of Courage — Geminna Tucker Madness is Good for America, by Scott Ritter Martin Jay: "Carlson Interview With Putin Could Topple Western Elites, End Ukraine War", by Karl Sanchez Tucker Carlson Interviews Vladimir Putin, by Bill Astore Prep for the Interview: Words from the Past, by Karl Sanchez The Newer World Order, by Aurelien The Empire Depends On Our Unwillingness To Look At Its Crimes, by Caitlin Johnstone America: Land of the Free, Home of the Brave, by Gilbert Doctorow Financial Big Brother is Watching You: A brief note on an overlooked nightmare,…
The "We reaffirm the commitment we made forty years [founded January 1984] ago: we will fight until the evils of the latifundio (large land hold…
Hezbollah denounced on Thursday the US assassination of Iraq's Hashd Shaabi commander, lashing out at Washington's "flagrant breach" of the Arab country's sovereignty, security and stability." In a statement, Hezbollah's Media Relations strongly condemned the "crime assassination of commander Hajj Wissam Mohammad Saber, known as Abu Baqer Al-Saedi, along with his companions on the hand …
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei said the ongoing catastrophic incidents in the Gaza Strip are a tragedy of the Muslim world and the entire humanity. "The tragedy of Gaza is the tragedy of the Muslim world and rather all humanity, … and it shows that the current world order is invalid …
In a relentless display of violence, the Israeli occupation forces have embarked on their 125th consecutive day of genocide in the Gaza Strip. Air strikes, artillery shelling, and fire belts have become the norm, leading to horrifying massacres against innocent civilians and the perpetration of unspeakable crimes. The situation has reached catastrophic levels, with over …
Dr. Hussein Akbari, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Syria, emphasized in an interview with Al-Manar TV website that the Zionist entity is keenly aware of the formidable capabilities wielded by the resistance in the Gaza Strip. According to Dr. Akbari, this awareness has prompted the occupation entity to shift towards political …
What possible interest could workers in the US have for supporting increased militarism in Ukraine?
Country: Uganda | Source: Famine Early Warning System Network | Please refer to the attached file. | Key Messages | In bimodal areas, second season harvesting, drying, and storing activities are wrapping up in January. Above-average second season staple food production has increased household and market food stocks and access to income from crop sales, supporting Minimal (IPC Phase 1) outcomes. In January, atypically dry conditions characterized by cumulative average to below-average off-season precipitation have negatively impacted vegetation and pasture conditions in the central, western, and northern reg…
The Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C. started celebrating early, hosting a Spring Festival event. Take a look.
Tucker Carlson became first Western journalist to sit with Vladimir Putin since special military operation in Ukraine…
In 2023, Mosby was found guilty of two counts of perjury after lying to withdraw $90,000 from retirement account under CARES Act…
"No credible, no reasonably competent obstetrician should ever do this," lawyer of baby's parents say…
Melani and Trump were spotted attending a wedding in Florida…
Elon Musk's net worth has potential to buy $180 billion Disney…
Countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Cà¥te d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Indonesia, Israel, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America, World, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe | Source: Global Polio Eradication Initiative | Please refer to the attached file. | Headlines | Integration…
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In a significant ruling, the Court of Appeal has quashed the conviction of the appellant for an offence contrary to Section 1 of the Malicious Communications Act 1988 based on an email written to local councillors in a political dispute. In R v Casserly [2024] EWCA Crim 25, The Court gave guidance on — and …
Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization | Please refer to the attached Infographic.
Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization | Please refer to the attached Infographic.
Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization | Please refer to the attached Infographic.
Countries: Niger, Pakistan, South Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic | Source: International Rescue Committee | Please refer to the attached file. | Pour la majeure partie du monde, le changement climatique est la crise de demain ; pour les communautés touchées par les conflits où ≈ìuvre l'International Rescue Committee (IRC), le changement climatique est bel et bien une crise d'aujourd'hui. Ces communautés, dont celles du Niger, du Pakistan, du Soudan du Sud et de la Syrie, se trouvent en première ligne d'un conflit et d'une crise climatique complexes avec un effet de cumul. Malgré ce besoin urgent,…
Activists shut down Woodward MPC manufacturing facility in Niles, Illinois, on Wednesday, February 7, to protest the company's role in the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
The U.S. and Europe — the Brits in particular — are out of control and flouting international law as they carry out military strikes in Yemen, Syria and Iraq. The West claims it is an act of self-defense, but instead of killing or arresting specific individuals responsible for attacks, are engaged in collective punishment. I think we are coming to a point where anger against the West is going to boil over and the U.S. and Europe will get a taste of their own medicine. All of this was avoidable, but the U.S. and Britain have convinced their citizens that attacks on foreign countries without the b…
This just posted at UPDATE — I have confirmed with someone who has firsthand knowledge of the interview that this is a FAKE. Yep. Seemed too good to be true and was written in a fairly clever fashion. Looks like this in a demonstration of what AI via ChatGPT or some other platform can do. In any event, let's…
Figuring out this podcast business. Got the closed caption issue settled. Enjoy.
Israel rejected a Hamas proposal for a ceasefire, which included the return of Israeli captives held in Gaza, and is preparing instead to expand its ground invasion to Rafah, where 1.9 million Palestinians are seeking refuge.
WASHINGTON —The Communications Workers have become the latest in a growing line of big unions demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, and particularly the Israeli siege of Gaza. The union board's February 6 resolution takes issue, however, with Hamas's "horrifying" attack on Israel on October 7 and calls for the release of the hostages. …
San Francisco is one of the world's leaders when it comes to testing autonomous driving. Last year, it became the first major U.S. city to approve two self-driving robotaxi services. But one of those companies, Cruise, owned by General Motors, is now under scrutiny from regulatory agencies after an accident that left a pedestrian injured.
One of the most trenchant recent critiques of late capitalism is Killing It, a droll television comedy show about killing Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades. Craig Foster is a solid believer in the American Dream. He aspires to become an entrepreneur. If he could only get a chance, Craig knows he would certainly become …
The West and Western-backed ECOWAS attempt to criticize, sanction, and demonize the sovereign steps being taken by the newly formed AES. Despite the backlash, it is clear that the transitional governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are supported by people's movements and organizations.
A delegation of Biden officials are visiting Muslim and Arab leaders in Michigan today to try to reverse plummeting support for the president over Gaza, but no number of hastily arranged meetings can repair this rift.
The strike provoked spontaneous protests against the US and intensified the demands of immediate withdrawal of all foreign troops. Iraqi resistance announced they will continue to attack US bases in the region…
Feb 6, 2024. Members of the 3rd World March core team in Bangladesh invited Pressenza and some foreign observers to a virtual meeting as they discussed their plans for the 3rd World March for Peace and Non-violence in Bangladesh. | It was a virtual meeting but it was so inspiring to see and meet the core team of humanists from Bangladesh who are preparing plans and, actively working and organizing activities, to hear what they have been doing to welcome the 3rd WM base team in their country. | To send a strong, clear signal that a world without wars and violence is not just possible but essential, crucial, necess…
The Frontline Socialist Party actively contributed to the 2022 popular uprising in Sri Lanka. Green Left's Janaka Biyanwila interviewed Pubudu Jayagoda, who is the FSP's educational secretary and central committee member about the party's organising work.
In an exclusive February 6 interview with Green Left's Peter Boyle, Saleh Muslim, the co-chair of the Democratic Union Party (PYD) the leading party in Rojava's revolution in North-East Syria, warned that the current escalation of military conflict in the Middle East could be the beginning of "the third world war".
Black women lead a strike against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Factory in Winston Salem, N.C. 1943 The following is excerpted from Chapter 2 of Sam Marcy's "High Tech, Low Pay: A Marxist analysis of the changing character of the working class," first published in 1986. Note that a few selected words . . . | 
Enslaved family, 1850 The following is excerpted from Chapter 2 of Sam Marcy's "High Tech, Low Pay: A Marxist analysis of the changing character of the working class," first published in 1986. Marcy is the late chairperson of Workers World Party. The book is available as a free download at . . . | 
The Senate voted on Wednesday against a bill that would have been the first major overhaul of asylum and immigration law in a generation — and would have been a disastrous retreat from basic principles of fairness. As our elected leaders continue to debate immigration reforms, they must instead advance humane and sensible solutions that help manage the border without compromising our nation's values and the safety of people fleeing danger. | Although branded as a compromise bipartisan "border security" package, this bill would have been a major rewrite of our nation's long-standing asylum laws. To make m…
The new Oscar-nominated film Io Capitano follows young Senegalese migrants on their journey from West Africa to Europe. "We wanted to … give visual form to a part of the journey that we don't see," says director Matteo Garrone. We are also joined by Mamadou Kouassi, whose journey from the Ivory Coast to Italy inspired the movie. Nearly 200,000 migrants traveled to Europe via the Mediterranean Sea last year. Thousands have died or gone missing during the perilous journey. "We wanted to try to humanize this number," says Garrone. For migrants like Kouassi, who face increasingly xenop…
Senegal is in the midst of its worst political upheaval in decades after the president postponed this month's election. More than 200 opposition politicians and protesters have been arrested, and the government has shut down some internet access, amid what the decision's opponents are describing as a coup. "This is just the latest step in a string of human rights abuses," says Amnesty International researcher Ousmane Diallo, who says Sall's latest anti-democratic move is characteristic of an increasingly repressive regime. We also hear from former Prime Minister Aminata Touré, who br…
As Israel's assault on Gaza has displaced the majority of Palestinians in Gaza, more than half are sheltering in facilities run by UNRWA, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees. Despite being the largest humanitarian agency in Gaza, UNRWA says it may run out of funds by the end of the month, after at least 18 states or institutions, including many of the agency's biggest funders, announced they were suspending their donations in January. The cuts came after the Israeli government accused several UNRWA employees of participating in the Hamas attack on October 7. Israel made the allegations in a docum…
Subscribe now Share The highest court in the world just ruled that it's plausible Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, but Senate leadership is now forcing a vote on a $95 billion bill that contains $17 billion to sustain Israel's war on Gaza. The bill used to have an immigration component, but after failing a …
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter here. In 2021, when China banned bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, crypto miners flocked to the United States in search of cheap electricity and looser regulations. In a few short years, the U.S.'s share of global crypto mining operations grew from 3.5 percent …
On Feb. 7, 1894, the Western Federation of Miners declared a strike in the boomtown of Cripple Creek, Colorado, in protest of increased working hours. For the next five months, thousands of miners upheld the strike will fending off violent attacks from mercenaries hired by their bosses. The resulting victory became the first in a …
A little over a year ago, the College Board unveiled its long-awaited draft Advanced Placement African American Studies curriculum for high school students around the country. What happened next was sad—and all too predictable. Florida officials, led by Gov. Ron DeSantis, howled. They claimed the course "lacks educational value" and violated state laws against teaching about …
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health is calling on the leaders in Karamoja to collaborate with Moroto Regional Referral Hospital for solutions to address health challenges. Moroto hospital came into the spotlight after the death of two mothers within a space of one week who underwent cesarean births at the facility. The …
London, England | THE INDEPENDENT | Research from market research company Euromonitor International has forecast the GDP of Sub-Saharan Africa to double by the year 2040 from the 2022 figure of US$ 2 trillion to over USD 4.5 trillion. Euromonitor's report, Sub-Saharan Africa: A Rising Economic Frontier, looked at the economies of Uganda and 45 …
CAIRO | Xinhua | At the end of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's fifth visit to the Middle East since the outbreak of the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, many in the region are explicit that the U.S. top diplomat has hardly made any progress de-escalating tensions there. Like its predecessors, the latest visit was marked …
Many refuse to contemplate today's bleak prospects, just as liberals in 1933 predicted that Hitler would quickly fail COMMENT | MARK JONES | On January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed chancellor of Germany. To his supporters, it was a day of "national revolution" and rebirth. Germany, they believed, needed the restorative force of an authoritarian …
Welcome back fellow antifascists! It's been way too long since this column last came out — but with a new year and a growing need for an antifascist clearinghouse of action, information, and beyond — we felt it was time for this column to make a comeback. In this week's installment, you'll find a breakdown… 
Protest against Columbia University's attacks on pro-Palestine activists, Feb. 1, 2024, New York City. New York City Thousands of people came out to Columbia University on Feb. 1 to a demonstration organized by Within Our Lifetime in solidarity with Columbia University Apartheid Divest, Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine and . . . | 
The Ethiopian government considers coffee production as one of the valuable engines of economic growth…
Experts see great prospects for aerospace co-operation between China and Brazil…
Engineers used lightweight and high-strength materials, making the station able to withstand temperatures as low as -6 C…
Russian President and Chinese President discuss strengthening co-operation in BRICS…
This was stated by the Counsellor of the Iranian Embassy in the Russian Federation Hadi Goudarzi…
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Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, United States of America | Source: US Agency for International Development | Please refer to the attached file. | COUP D'≈íIL SUR LA SITUATION | 113,6 MILLIONS : Population de la RDC, Nations Unies (ONU), décembre 2023 | 25,4 MILLIONS : Population ayant besoin d'aide, Nations Unies (ONU), décembre 2023 | 6,9 MILLIONS : Nombre de personnes déplacées internes (PDI) en RDC, OIM — Octobre 2023 | 1 MILLION réfugiés et demandeurs d'asile congolais dans les pays voisins, HCR, novembre 2023 | 522 260 réfugiés et demandeurs d'asile hébergés en RDC, HCR,…
Countries: Kenya, United States of America | Source: US Agency for International Development | Please refer to the attached file. | OVERVIEW | Kenya continues to face the effects of recurrent climate shocks and disease outbreaks, which generate widespread displacement and humanitarian needs. Notably, above-average October-to-December 2023 short rains—induced by the El Niño and Indian Ocean Dipole conditions, both associated with above-average rainfall in the Horn of Africa—and associated floods across Kenya resulted in at least 174 deaths and the displacement of approximately 546,000 people betw…
Joined by other U.S. officials, Laura Richardson, commander of the U.S. Army's Southern Command, was in Ecuador from January 22 to 25. She was conferring with President Daniel Noboa—recently elected and very wealthy—and other government leaders about U.S. military assistance. Richardson mentioned to reporters an "investment portfolio…worth $93.4 million, including not only military equipment…[but also] …
Acompañada de otros funcionarios estadounidenses, Laura Richardson, comandante del Comando Sur del Ejército de Estados Unidos, estuvo en Ecuador del 22 al 25 de enero. Estaba conferenciando con el presidente Daniel Noboa —recientemente electo y muy rico— y otros líderes gubernamentales sobre la asistencia militar estadounidense. Richardson mencionó a los periodistas una "cartera de inversiones… …
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu dashed hopes today that he would accept a truce proposal put forward by the Palestinian resistance, and instead vowed to press on with a new phase of the genocide that promises to be the most deadly and horrific yet.
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Community organisations and unions have demonstrated their support for the Hunter Offshore Wind Farm wind power project, with more than 800 people turning out to the Hunter Workers' action in Muloobinba/Newcastle. Zane Alcorn reports.
Those who say that Israel knew about the plans for October 7 all along are repackaging an old colonial trope which believes that the natives are too docile, too submissive, too cowardly, and too inferior to revolt against their oppressors.
The Year of the Loong Dragon is just around the corner as February 10 will mark the turn of the Lunar New Year — China's most important annual celebration. | It's a tradition that is growing in importance around the world, not least in Mexico, where residents are learning about the tradition with the help of diplomats from both countries. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports.
ALBAWABA – Oil prices rose on Wednesday amid expectations that US oil production will remain largely stable until 2025, easing concerns of an oversupply.Brent crude futures increased by 38 cents or 0.5% to $78.97 per barrel as of 0013 GMT, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed by 41 cents or 0.6% to $73.72. Both grades saw slight gains on Monday as well.The US Energy Information Administration stated in its short-term energy outlook yesterday that domestic US production would not surpass the record set in December 2023, which exceeded 13.3 million barrels per day, until February 2025.(Shutterstock)Fur…
ALBAWABA — Baykar, the Turkish defense, has announced plans to open a plant in Kyiv, Ukraine to start manufacturing their infamous Bayraktar battle drones, employing over 500 workers to produce either TB2 or TB3 drones, according to CEO Haluk Bayraktar's interview with Reuters.During the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Baykar spoke to Reuters about the upcoming factory, saying it is currently under construction and expected to start production in about a year with an output of 120 units per year, with investments into the project reaching $95 million.Baykar's Ukrainian factory has been in the we…
ALBAWABA While mouthwash is often associated with promoting oral hygiene and freshening breath, there has been speculation and research suggesting a potential link between the use of certain mouthwashes and serious diseases. Although more evidence is needed to establish concrete causal relationships, some studies have raised concerns about the adverse effects of certain ingredients found in some mouthwashes.One area of concern is the potential association between mouthwash containing alcohol and an increased risk of oral cancer. Alcohol is a common ingredient in many mouthwash formulations d…
ALBAWABA – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced on Tuesday the appointment of Judge Julia Sebutinde as the Vice President of ICJ causing a wide controversy online.In a statement, the ICJ said to have appointed Lebanese Judge Nawaf Salam as the new president of the court. Salam has been a member of the court since 2018 and previously served as Beirut's envoy to the United Nations.According to ICJ, Vice President Sebutinde has been a Member of the Court since 6 February 2012. Before joining the Court, Sebutinde was a judge at the Special Court for Sierra Leone from 2005 to 2011. Lebanese Judge Nawaf S…
ALBAWABA – Elon Musk is yet again under fire for allegedly suspending accounts on his social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) over covering the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza. X users took to the platform in anger and voiced their concern over "mass suspending" such accounts and claimed that free speech is not a thing anymore on Musk's former bird app. According to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, the ongoing Israeli aggression in the Stip has resulted in the killing of more than 27,000 Palestinians of whom are children who became orphans amid the passing of their parents. Additionally, more than 6…
Lenni Brenner's edited volume, 51 Documents: Zionist Collaboration With the Nazis is important reading today in the context of the United States-backed Israeli genocidal war in Gaza, writes Barry Sheppard.
The release of the Vault 7 files in the spring of 2017 in a series of 26 disclosures, detailing the hacking tools of the US Central Intelligence Agency, was one of the more impressive achievements of the WikiLeaks publishing organisation. As WikiLeaks stated at the time, the hacking component of the agency's operations had become so sizeable it began 
Claudio Katz discusses right-wing president Javier Milei's strategy, the emerging resistance against it and likely scenarios going forward.
Residents and volunteers are clearing up the ash and rubble after Chile's deadliest fire in three decades. | More than 130 have died and hundreds remain missing in the country's central Pacific Coast region of Viña del Mar, the epicenter of the blaze. | CGTN's Dan Collyns reports.
Christopher Betterley arrived at the Altamont Veterans Facility in Buffalo, New York, a few years ago needing a home, a haircut, and a fresh start after treatment for alcohol use. He saw a sign tacked to the shelter's dining room wall advertising jobs at the nearby Sumitomo tire plant, so he cleaned himself up, went 
‚ô´ Libera — Ave Verum by Albinoni (Adagio in G Minor) The Western Press Are Just Printing Straight Up Nazi Propaganda About Middle Easterners Now, by Caitlin Johnstone The Billionaire-Backed Campaign Attacking the Palestinian Cause, by Jessica Buxbaum Hamas Responds to the Ceasefire Proposal — This is What We Know So Far Hopeful and some positive news, by Mazin Qumsiyeh Palestine Chronicle: A Day of Joint Operations — Resistance Roundup — Day 123 The New Atlas: US Bombing Spree Won't Reverse Decline of US Primacy in ME (Video) More Billions for Ukraine! Israel Too! Democr…
Nearly 40 million Americans have come under flood, winter storm and high wind advisories this week, as an atmospheric river storm has brought record-setting precipitation across the U.S. West Coast. | Unprecedented downpours have caused widespread flooding, mudslides, and some deaths. | CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan reports.
Muslim apologists argue that, yes, the original Bible contained the apocryphal story of Jesus making and animating clay birds, and that the Quran was actually correcting a wrongful exclusion of this apocryphal from the canon. Fine. Oscar Wilde thumbed his nose at such nitpicking: talent borrows, genius steals. If 'the Church' had had its way, this delightful and profound story, an enduring symbol of belief, would only have appeared in the Quran. Given the plethora of gospels in circulation in the 7th century, especially in outposts like Arabia, who knows what other 'caves of treasures' have survived only because…
Prologue More than any other Greek, Homer (The Poet), Aristotle (The Philosopher), and Alexander the Great (the military genius and pillar of Hellenism), made Hellas / Greece equivalent to civilization. The epics of Homer The epic poems of Homer inspired the Greeks for millennia. The first epic, the Iliad, tells the story of the Trojan 
Three of the poorest countries in the world according to the United Nations — Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — stood up Jan. 29 and disrupted how French and U.S. imperialism control Africa. Demonstrators wave flags of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, and a poster reading "No to ECOWAS" during . . . | 
"Cocaine hippos" are said to have been illegally imported by drug lord Pablo Escobar…
Tucker Carlson says Elon Musk promised him that he wouldn't censor or suppress an interview with Vladimir Putin on X…
45-year-old's son is in prison serving a life sentence for a shooting at Oxford High School that also injured seven…
Rare tornado warning was issued for inland parts of the county, including El Cajon, La Mesa, and Santee…
74-year-old Sebastian Pinera served in presidential office from 2010 to 2014 and again from 2018 to 2022…
Partisan fighting over immigration has escalated ahead of presidential election in November…
Biden on track to win majority of vote, with self-help author Marianne Williamson finishing far behind him…
Haley lost Tuesday's primary behind ballots marked "none of these candidates" by Donald Trump supporters…
Aerial footage showed phrases like "set the pace" and "amen" spray-painted on building…
The documentary Downfall: the Case Against Boeing confines its scope to the crashes of Lion Air Flight 610 (which occurred on October 29, 2018, in Indonesia) and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 (March 10, 2019, in Addis Ababa). Both planes crashed shortly after their takeoffs (13 minutes for 602, six minutes for 210), killing everyone on 
By Holding the foreign policy of a country accountable in court, notably when it comes to matters criminal, can be insuperably challenging. Judges …
In Mid-December 2023, Charles Glass, the esteemed writer, journalist, broadcaster, and publisher visited with Julian Assange, an inmate at Belmarsh Prison in the U.K. Assange has been confined there since April, 2019. He is awaiting his final appeal to quash U.S. efforts to extradite him to face some of the same Espionage Act charges I 
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Members of the Council for American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the Philadelphia Palestine Coalition and Jewish Voice for Peace, along with Arab and Muslim community members and allies, including Workers World Party members, rallied at the Capitol in Harrisburg on Feb. 5. They came from across Pennsylvania to demand that . . . | 
Argentina's Libertarian President Javier Milei is on an official visit to Israel as he tries to realign his country's foreign policy, but back home he was handed a major defeat on Tuesday, Feb. 6, when his much-vaunted sweeping reform bill stalled in Congress. | While Milei realigns the country on the international stage, back home he faces growing challenges to introduce the radical changes he has promised. | CGTN's Joel Richards reports.
The mayor of New York says social media is an environmental toxin and a public health hazard. | Eric Adams is the first major elected city official in America to take such a stance. He says social media companies are fueling a mental health crisis. | Adam's alert comes less than a year after a similar warning from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about the mental health risk and well-being of children and adolescents. | CGTN's John Terrett reports.
One of the beautiful things about the internet is that it opens up the world to a variety of voices. Ania K and Rasheed Mohammed are two excellent examples of this. Ania is a smart lady who currently lives in Poland and Rasheed is a great American living in St. Louis. The only flaw that both have is they think I'm worth talking to and regularly give me an opportunity to discuss the latest going on in Ukraine and the Middle East. | Ania invited Andrei Martyanov and me to do a deep dive on Ukraine. I love being able to have a discussion with Andrei. I have learned a lot from him. His books should be must read…
Green Left's Federico Fuentes sat down with Mariana Riscali, a leader of the Socialist Left Movement (MES) tendency inside Brazil's radical left Socialism and Freedom Party (PSOL).
The U.S. attack on Iran's military and affiliated militias in Iraq and Syria as well as the attacks against the Houthis in Yemen raise serious questions. We are told that U.S. forces are in Iraq and Syria to combat the forces of ISIS, which happen to be a leading enemy of Iran. Last month, the U.S. even warned Tehran about an ISIS attack in Iran that killed nearly 100 Iranians. This fact suggests that the United States and Iran have something in common in the region, at least regarding the ISIS threat, and that they should be engaged in bilateral or back-channel discussions. U.S. non-recognition of Iran continues…
Israel's vow to seize the Egyptian officials warn such a move could critically undermine the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced…
As January 2024 draws to a close, so does the Cairo International The fair was inaugurated in 1969 and is one of the oldest large-scale book fairs in the world, second only to Frankfurt, Germany. This year marks its 55th edition, with 1,200 publishing houses from at least 70 countries participating. | While the internal economic situation has impacted the number of attendees, publishers claim that the turnout…
Most days I eat canned beef and birdseed meant for animals. The stomachache is killing me but, here in Gaza, we have I can't remember when I last had three meals a day; even writing 'breakfast, lunch, and dinner' feels like a luxury. | Breakfast is usually a plate of canned fava beans and tomatoes. Sometimes we're lucky to get white cheese. The beans are often past their expiry date and the tomatoes are rotting and cleaned with po…
British academic Miller was sacked as an anthropology professor by the The university ruled that his comments "d…
According to a draft seen by Al Jazeera, the Hamas counterproposal envisions three phases lasting 45 days each. It would see the release of remaining Israeli captives held in Gaza and a handover of the bodies of those dead.
Fears are raised for the residents of the city, which now hosts at least half of all Gaza's residents according to UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. | Israel's has killed 27,585 Palestinians in Gaza since…
Last October, El Al suspended its direct flights to and from Marrakech after the Israeli government recommended its citizens avoid travelling to Morocco for security reasons. During the same month, Israeli diplomats left Rabat following raging anti-normalisation protests i…
Itochu Corp's aviation unit will end its strategic cooperation with Itochu plans to end the collaboration after the 
Playing in the semi-finals for the first time and ranked 64 places lower, Jordan were full value for their victory over Jurgen Klinsmann's shell-shocked side. | South Korea's talisman Son endured a frustrati…
A new documentary released on Tuesday by The ship was filled with Lebanese and Syrian migrants attempting to reach Italy, one of hundreds of similar journeys attempted by peo…
UNRWA, which was created following the mass expulsion by Zionist forces of Palestinians in 1948, provides basic humanitarian aid and services to millions of Palestinians recognised as refugees in the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon. It is the largest services provider and one of the major employers in the Gaza Strip…
The UN's Palestinian refugee agency Henrik Urdal, director of the Norway-based Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), announced the list on Wednesday — as he has each year his since assuming his role in 2017.
An American porn actor on Monday faced accusations of promoting propaganda for The Iranian authorities have denied being behind the visit by Whitney Wright, saying she was issued a visa like any other foreign citizen and they had not been aware of her "obscene" profession.
As Israel continues to pummel Automated responses, like the never-ending supply of US arms and foreign aid, the 
In just a few weeks time, Sinn Féin's leadership will be jetting off to the White House to Every year, the US president hosts a reception marking Saint Patrick's Day (17 March), wh…
Following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in 2022 to overturn the landmark legislation that made access to an abortion a federal right, states are now deciding where they stand on the controversial issue. | The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on whether Floridians will get to decide in the November elections if state law guarantees abortion protections in Florida. | CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez reports.
Tegucigalpa, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) Honduras and Cuba held the 4th Round Talks on migration issues and agreed upon the significance of reaching bilateral collaboration mechanisms in this area and in the consular field.
People's World celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2024. That's 100 years of revolutionary, working-class crusading journalism and an achievement we're very proud of. Among the many ways we're celebrating this landmark is by raising $125,000 for the 2024 Spring Fund Drive from Feb. 1 to May Day. Without you and your deep appreciation for our unique …
The ongoing crisis in Pakistan cannot be resolved simply by swapping one political party for another. Whether it is the arrest and conviction of Imran Khan or economic issues, Pakistan has a long road to recovery.
It seemed strange, if not out of context, when Israeli politician Moshe Feiglin told Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that "Muslims are not afraid of us anymore". Feiglin's comments were made on October 25, less than three weeks following the Palestinian Al-Aqsa Flood operation and the genocidal Israeli war which followed. The former Knesset member who, 
A 30-Year Journey to Reunite | Nearly three decades ago, a little girl was abducted in the heart of Mexico City. Despite the odds, she grew up and embarked on a mission to reunite with her family. Unfortunately, missing children is a common occurrence in Mexico, and only a small percentage are fortunate enough to be reunited with their loved ones. Alasdair Baverstock has more on this story.
There have been significant advancements in fertility treatments, but what happens when strict abortion laws threaten In-vitro specialists? Dan Williams reports.
Puerto Rico is often called the "Island of Enchantment" due to its beautiful sandy beaches. However, the coastline has been significantly impacted by severe weather and hurricanes, resulting in the loss of many beaches and the erosion of the shoreline. As a result, many homes located along the shore are at risk of collapsing due to the rising water levels. Mike Kirsch has reported on this issue.
A Nation's Battle for Stability | Join us as we delve into the ongoing struggles of Haiti and the brave battle that its people are fighting for stability. In recent years, Haiti has faced countless challenges, from political unrest to natural disasters. But despite it all, the Haitian people remain resilient and determined to create a better future for themselves and their nation. Learn about this inspiring journey and how you can support Haiti's fight for stability.
Julian Assange gestures to the media from a police vehicle on his arrival at Westminster Magistrates court on April 11, 2019 in London, England © Getty Images / Jack Taylor/Getty Images The United Nations' special rapporteur on torture has called upon authorities in the UK to block Julian Assange's possible extradition to the United States to …
Amid ongoing emergencies, including a would-be autocrat on his way to possibly regaining the American presidency and Israel's war on Gaza (not to mention the flare-ups of global climate change), the U.S. has slipped quietly toward an assault on civil liberties as an answer to plummeting mental health. From coast to coast, state lawmakers of 
Climate activism has been on a wild ride lately, from the shock tactics of young activists throwing soup on famous paintings to a surge in climate lawsuits by savvy plaintiffs. While some people consider disruptive "antics" like attacking museum artwork with food to be confusing and alienating for the public, research into social movements shows 
We speak with former Israeli peace negotiator Daniel Levy about ongoing efforts to reach another truce in Gaza after four months of intense Israeli bombardment and siege. Hamas has put forward a counterproposal to a U.S.-backed Israeli plan that includes a three-phase ceasefire over 135 days where Hamas would release all hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Hamas is also calling for a permanent ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza — demands Israel has so far opposed. A successful ceasefire and wider regional stability depends on U.S. actions "to create circumstances in w…
The United States and more than a dozen other countries quickly moved to suspend funding to UNRWA, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, a vital lifeline for millions of people in Gaza, shortly after Israel accused a handful of the agency's staff of taking part in the Hamas attack on October 7. But the U.K. broadcaster Channel 4 obtained the intelligence dossier on UNRWA that Israel shared with allied countries, and found "no evidence to support its explosive new claim." The Financial Times and Sky News also reviewed the materials and came to the same conclusion. Israel's claims about…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bank of Uganda (BOU) has expressed fear over the rising borrowing by the government from the local banking industry, saying it could team up with other factors to affect the growth of the economy. As of the end of June 2023, the government owes local lenders 33 trillion …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two Civil Society Organizations and a lawyer Peter Gwayaka Magelah have petitioned the Constitutional Court in Kampala seeking an order to nullify 22 parliamentary seats some in new cities and municipalities. The CSOs are the Alliance for Finance Monitoring and the Walezi wa Katiba Foundation. The petitioners argue …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dog Kanyanya, the ringleader of a major Kisenyi criminal gang has succumbed to bullet wounds he sustained during police operations. Police were informed at around 9 am last Friday that pedestrians had been attacked by a gang of more than 12 members all armed with knives and iron bars. …
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPEDENT | More than 300 students of Kayindu Secondary School in Luwero district are in panic following an order by the landlord to evict them from their premises. In 1982, residents established Kayindu Secondary School as a community school in Kalagala sub-county after getting five acres of land as a donation from …
Joel Ssenyonyi is disappointed that some UPE schools have not yet received the Capitation Grant. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has called on the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to increase the capitation grant for government-aided primary schools, saying the current Shs20,000 per pupil …
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 300 UPDF men and officers from Magamaga cantonment yesterday made a route march along the Jinja-Iganga highway, enroute to Bugweri district for the year's Tarehe sita celebrations. The soldiers who covered themselves with fresh green leaves and dry banana leaves setoff from Magamaga barracks at about 9: 00am and arrived …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Supporters of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba who have been rallying Ugandans politically under the MK Movement, have today relaunched as Patriotic League of Uganda, with the aim of setting a foundation for a political party that will contest national elections in future. DEVELOPING STORY Share on: WhatsApp…
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda maintained its fourth position with a score of 63 out of 28 countries surveyed in the Africa Financial Markets Index 2023. The Absa Group survey, released in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, Tuesday, said that Ugandan government bonds were added to the FTSE Frontier Emerging Markets Government Bond Index, …
THE HAGUE | THE INDEPENDENT | Judge Julia Sebutinde from Uganda has been elected Vice-President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) by her peers, for a term of three years. Earlier, Lebanese judge Nawaf Salam was Tuesday elected President of the ICJ. Vice-President Sebutinde has been a Member of the Court since 6 February 2012. …
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | In a significant legal development, a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Tuesday delivered a ruling denying Donald Trump broad immunity from federal prosecution. This ruling represents a notable setback for the former president, who is highly likely to pursue an appeal in response. …
According to the president, GDP growth in his first year in office exceeds the Central Bank's forecasts…
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Zane Alcorn reviews Kings of the New Age, the debut futuristic novel by Muloobinba/Newcastle-based author and musician Nathan Bell, set in his home town.
By Georges Gastaud Gastaud is a retired teacher, union militant and for nearly two decades the general secretary of the Pole for the Rebirth of Communism in France, the PRCF. His message to the Lenin Centennial, held in New York City on Jan. 21, follows: In 2024, we commemorate the . . . | 
The following statements from Palestinian Resistance forces appeared on Resistance News Network, Feb. 3, 2024, in response to the recent U.S. attacks on Syria and Iraq. Hamas — Islamic Resistance Movement We condemn in the strongest terms the U.S. aggression on both Iraq and Syria, considering it a dangerous escalation, . . . | 
Country: Colombia | Sources: Acción contra el Hambre España, Médecins du Monde, Norwegian Refugee Council | Please refer to the attached file. | DEPARTAMENTO DE NARIàëO: | Ubicado en el suroeste de Colombia, el departamento de Nariño ha sido escenario de un recrudecimiento del conflicto armado desde el año 2021, caracterizado por la presencia activa de diversos Grupos Armados No Estatales (GANE). La geografía estratégica de la región, al limitar al sur con Ecuador y al oeste con el océano Pacífico, ha convertido a Nariño en un punto estratégico de interés para estos grupos, propiciando actividades ilíc…
ALBAWABA A reward of 100,000 UAE Dirhams is offered to anyone who can assist in finding Cuddles, a three-year-old missing cockatoo in Dubai. The miniature parrot disappeared in the Garhoud area on Saturday, after straying from a pet transportation company's vehicle during a trip to a health inspection facility near the Emirates Airlines headquarters. According to reports, the pet transportation team chased the pets, but Cuddles managed to escape from them.Cuddles' disappearance unfolded during what should have been a routine trip for the pup. Accompanied by a pet relocation company, the miniature puddle was en ro…
ALBAWABA – Every Ramadan, Egyptian actor, and singer Ramez Galal takes to his social media accounts to reveal the victims of his upcoming prank show, but what if we told you a list including his guests has been revealed through an unconfirmed leak?The singer is always keen on keeping his guests as a surprise but leaks always tend to happen every year and this one is no different.Ramez Galal reveals next Ramadan show victims!: (Ramez Never Ends / MBC)Among these names are the Egyptian artist Angham, the Emirati artist Ahlam, and the Syrian artist Asala Nasri. If the names circulating across social media are…
Lai Ching-Te (aka William Lai) won Taiwan's Presidential election on January 13, with 40.5% of the vote, and achieving a record third term for the incumbent Democratic Progressive Party, reports Alex Salmon.
The renewed hunger strike of fifteen political prisoners of the Mapuche resistance movement in Chile has reached a highly critical stage. Their loved ones are calling for a week of action in the lead up to their appeal hearing on February 9.
Reports reveal that the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) used known criminals to spy on and destabilize the left-wing governments in Venezuela, Mexico, and Bolivia.
It was a struggle to see how a child's welfare was relevant in the latest, shrill debates about technology taking place on The Hill. The Senate Judiciary Committee and the leaders of social media companies were on show to thrash out matters on technology and their threats on January 31 in a hearing titled "Big Tech and the 
Orientation Who cares about philosophy? When most people hear about philosophy, they think it is: Hopelessly abstract The opposite of concreate reality The opposite of application For talking heads who are otherwise inept and clumsy — the wallflowers at a party It has no impact on daily life unless we consciously apply it It is …
TOKYO—The Japanese Communist Party made history recently by electing its first woman party leader. Tomoko Tamura was appointed as the new Chair of the JCP Executive Committee by delegates to the party's 29th Congress in January. She succeeds longtime JCP leader Kazuo Shii, who will now chair the Central Committee. In traditionally male-dominated Japanese society, …
LOS ANGELES — Rogue Machine's first play of its 16th season is a worthy, thought-provoking addition to the canon of what is arguably Los Angeles' best theatre company. There's an expression that was popularized by second-wave feminists in the sizzling Sixties that "the personal is political," and playwright Juan José Alfonso's Middle of the World …
Record levels of forced migration are tied to an environmental collapse that Republicans worsened on behalf of the fossil fuel industry.
On the centenary of Thompson's birth, Dominic Alexander celebrates his monumental work, "The Making of the English Working Class".
More than 800 civil servants from the U.S., the UK, and the European Union released a statement on Friday criticizing their governments' support of Israel in its war in Gaza, warning that such policies could be contributing to war crimes and violations of international law.
Arun Kudnani traces its roots to the campaigns of 1930s' cultural thinkers such as anthropologist Ruth Benedict and gay rights activist Magnus Hirschfield, who were theorising the rise of Nazism in Germany and urged the U.S. political elite to educate the working class, believing that without this, economic hardship would make racism more likely.
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Calling people animals is a way to dehumanize them, and probably helps convince individuals that the other people around them approve of treating the animals badly. In ways that aren't entirely clear, this way of speaking is certainly wrought up with violence and even …
By Ari Paul / Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting (FAIR) Because of Charles Littlejohn, we know that former President Donald Trump and a whole bunch of other rich people pay next to nothing in taxes, while the rest of us frantically file tax returns and see our wages sucked away to fund the military, aid …
Will the escalation in bombing by the U.S. and British air forces against people in Syria, Iraq and Yemen lead to a regional war with Iran? Despite declarations from President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin that they seek no war with Iran, . . . | 
Leader of Yemen's Ansarullah Sayyed Abdul Malik Al-Houthi warned that the Movement will escalate its operations if the Israeli enemy does not halt its aggression on Gaza strip. Delivering a televised speech commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyed Hussein Houthi, Ansarullah leader maintained that the Yemeni people sacrifice martyrs, achieve victories, and boldly strike the enemies. …
The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas issued late Tuesday a statement to announce it delivered its response to Gaza ceasefire agreement proposal to the Egyptian and Qatari mediators after holding consultations with all the resistance factions. The statement indicated that Hamas dealt with the proposal positively as long as it secures the end of the aggression …
French Foreign Minister, Stéphane Séjourné, visited on Tuesday Lebanon to discuss with the senior officials the latest developments at the southern borders as well as the presidential elections. Séjourné, in this context, met with the House Speaker Nabih Berri at the latter's residence in Ain Al-Tineh. Speaker Berri's press office mentioned that the discussions tackled …
Country: Ethiopia | Source: Famine Early Warning System Network | Please refer to the attached file. | Key Messages | Households in northern Ethiopia increasingly face extreme hardships accessing food and income which are driving ongoing Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes. Households have limited food stocks resulting from the failure of the 2023 meher harvest, and income-earning activities have yet to recover from recent conflict. Additionally, in Afar, where livestock is a key food and income source, livestock herd sizes are low and livestock body conditions are poor due to drought.
What's in your basement? Mine is full of things I've mostly forgotten about — tools I bought for projects I never completed, long abandoned sports equipment, furniture I planned on refinishing ages ago, and unused cans of paint I thought I wanted when someone was giving them away. We've owned this house for nearly 12 
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By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein A message from Rodríguez Gelfenstein, a political analyst and former Venezuelan diplomat and official, to the International Assembly against Imperialism in Solidarity with Palestine on Jan. 21 in New York City. Amid the horror exposed by Israel's colonial-imperialist aggression against the Palestinian people, we commemorate the . . . | 
Nueva York La Asamblea Internacional contra el Imperialismo en Solidaridad con la Resistencia Palestina se celebró el 21 de enero en el histórico Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial & Educational Center de Nueva York. El Partido Mundo Obrero, organizador del acto, había elegido la fecha para rendir homenaje . . . | 
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HMS Queen Elizabeth — dead in the water | I have several different issues I want to raise. I am posting my chat with Judge Napolitano today. I am told by a good friend and tough critic that it was one of my better efforts. I'll let you judge. | Let's start with the military disaster that is the United Kingdom. Britannia is no longer capable of ruling the waves in a wading pool. For example, one of Britain's two aircraft carriers — 
The inestimable Thomas L. Friedman uncharacteristically makes a dangerous confession. Once again, he writes, there is an awareness "that the U.S. will never have the global legitimacy, the NATO allies and the Arab and Muslim allies it needs to take on Iran in a more aggressive manner unless we stop letting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold our policy hostage…" | Did NYT really allow these words to slip onto its op-ed pages? 
Two Bills with Limited Support For those who are dismayed and disturbed by Israel's disproportionate response to the Hamas atrocities on Oct. 7 last year, Oregon's Senator Jeff Merkley and other progressive Senate Democrats are fighting their battle. They have been pushing for Senate action that would tie further US military aid to Israel on 
Israel claims to be the only democracy in the Middle East. The reality is different. Nachschon Amir, Mai Saif and Meredith Lawrence explain the myth behind Israeli 'democracy' and how it oppresses Palestinians.
Antakya, Turkey – "Impossible, how could I pay the mortgage with my monthly salary of 600 euros?" Mesut Zateroglu, 43, tells The New Arab, sitting in a tent that his employer, the Hatay municipality, permitted him to erect in the courtyard of one of its office buildings by a major highway leading to the centre of the city of Before 
When the first bombs rang out in Sudan, Amjad, Fatima and Mazin abandoned their paintbrushes, musical instruments and studios, leaving behind the lives they knew for unfamiliar shores. | Now in Egypt, they have sought to bring back the sights and sounds of a long-lost home to an audience of about a hundred, just a stone's throw away from Cairo's iconic Tahrir Square. | Mazin Hamid, a celebrity in his native Khartoum, thrilled the crowd with his homegrown beats at a concert accompanying an exhibition. | When war broke out in his home country last April, Hamid was under a tight deadline to produce the soundtrack…
An image of a wounded Palestinian man, handcuffed and stripped down to his underwear, has highlighted possible continued abuses in Gaza despite a The photo shows a shackled, semi-naked, injured Palestinian man sitting on a chair with an Israeli soldier standing over him. | It was reportedly taken at a school in 
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On his fifth trip to the region since Hamas's 7 October attack on southern 
US Secretary of State In Cairo, Blinken is scheduled to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the day after he held talks in Riyadh with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. | The trip, Blinken's fifth to the region since the…
A Palestinian pediatrician who was abducted and tortured by Israeli soldiers in Dr. Said Abdulrahman Maarouf says he was taken by Israeli soldiers from Gaza's He was detained for 45 days where he said was subject to severe torture an…
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Music icon During an emotionally stirring performance at the prestigious award ceremony's 'In Memoriam' segment, Lennox honoured the Irish artist by singing a cover of the 1990 smash hit No…
In France, "Our products (Moroccan tomatoes) are not invading France or Europe. We are subjected to rigorous requirements," argues a Moroccan Exporters' Association representative in the condition of anonymity. | So far, Moroccan exporters associations have avoided officially addressing the…
Iraq's central bank has banned eight local commercial banks from participating in transactions involving US dollars, citing efforts to This step follows a recent visit by a high-ranking US Treasury official to Baghdad. | The banks targeted are now prohibited from accessing the…
An Iraqi MP, Mustafa Jabbar Sanad, has proposed cutting off subsidised oil exports to Sanad collected a list of signatures from other Iraqi parliamentarians calling for a vote on a resolution requiring the Ministry of Oil to stop sell…
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Amid The tit-for-tat strikes between Iraqi paramilitaries and US forces have persisted since October when groups…
The bone chilling cold winds hit me through my insulated jacket as I approached a The slippery wet mud squelched under my feet as I walked towards a sea of dome shaped tents that dotted around the mountainous landscape. 
The State Department accused the Venezuelan government of actions that are "inconsistent" with the Barbados agreement, negotiated last October. This accord arranged a prisoner exchange with the US and the issuance of licenses allowing Venezuela to sell some of its own oil and gold. The agreement promised temporary and partial sanctions relief for Venezuela, although major coercive economic provisions were still left in place. 
Americans have had to weather much in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic first began, including price inflation of basic necessities. Grocery bills, especially, are a drain on household finances. But, as recent reports show, inflation is easing across many industries, and yet food prices overall have remained stubbornly high. Not only is that an indication of 
The diagnosis came shortly after the 75-year-old monarch was treated for an enlarged prostate. LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Britain's King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and has started receiving treatment, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday. The diagnosis came shortly after the 75-year-old monarch was treated for an enlarged prostate. "His Majesty has …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Jan.30, Centenary Bank announced the launch of its latest innovation, CenteWhatsApp banking designed to provide customers with convenient and secure access to a wide range of banking services directly through the widely used messaging platform, WhatsApp. To access CenteWhatsApp banking, customers are required to simply save the bank's verified …
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government is set to import 10 million doses of vaccines to enable scaling up of ring vaccination as the fight to eradicate Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Ugandan cattle enters a new phase. Cabinet chaired by President Yoweri Museveni on Monday also proposed that once ring vaccination is …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Shilling continues to trade under pressure from the US dollar as demand for the US currency rises above the supply, according to experts. On Monday, the local currency opened trading at Shillings 3,815.63 buying and 3,825.63 selling according to the official rates issued by the Bank of …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that lung cancer remains the most commonly occurring cancer worldwide. It has 2.5 million new cases, accounting for 12.4% of the total 20 million new cases. Experts attribute this to the persistent use of tobacco products in many …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Moroto region are investigating the death of four Mbale residents, shot dead near Amudat in their motor vehicle. They were driving a Toyota Harrier, grey in colour, registration number UBP 601Q, along Amudat — Katabok road, Ankukunyo village, Amudat parish, when the they were shot dead …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Peter Ogwang, the State Minister for Sports, has come to the defense of the Netball Normalization Committee amidst allegations of failing to provide daily allowances to She Cranes players during the International Netball Series in Wales and England. Ogwang refuted media reports claiming that the Netball Normalization Committee did …
Renews Commitment at World NTD Day Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda is making significant progress in its fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), a group of chronic conditions that affect millions of people in the developing world. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), NTDs are caused by a variety of pathogens, including viruses, …
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People's Defense Forces-UPDF officers from Magamaga dedicated their entire Monday to cleaning a section of the railway line in Mayuge district as part of the Tarehe Sita (February 6) celebrations. The railway line is adjacent to a market with a capacity for 1000 vendors, 500 lockup shops, and …
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Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen had fired, in the space of just under 50 seconds during an incident in 2019, according to official details shared at a defense trade show. | The incident again highlights concerns about the inadequacy of 
A new Senate spending bill supported by the Biden administration would rush $14 billion in military aid to Israel while blocking funding to UNRWA, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees.
Euro-Med publishes new testimonies of Palestinian detainees subjected to dog attacks, forced nudity, and sexual harassment in Israeli jails, as Israeli soldiers continue posting images and videos of themselves committing atrocities in Gaza.
Land area under ECOWAS, which is condemned by West Africa's popular movements as an agent of French imperialism, has been reduced to less than half after their withdrawal.
Secretary of State Tony Blinken is on his fifth trip to the Middle East since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, reportedly pushing for a pause to Israel's assault on Gaza and for Hamas to release all remaining hostages. Blinken's trip to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Israel and the West Bank comes in the wake of U.S. strikes in Syria, Iraq and Yemen against militant groups across the region. "There's not a lot of goodwill or faith right now for the U.S.," says Akbar Shahid Ahmed, senior diplomatic correspondent for HuffPost, who lays out where diplomatic negotiations stand today in t…
Democracy Now! speaks with Dr. Seema Jilani, a pediatrician who spent two weeks in Central Gaza volunteering in the Al-Aqsa Hospital emergency room. "I saw the fall of a hospital before my very own eyes," says Jilani, who shares recorded voice notes from her time in the besieged territory while trying to save children in a health system collapsing under Israeli pressure and bombing. "I have never treated this many war-wounded children in my career." Finally, Jilani shares why she continues to serve as a doctor in war zones with the International Rescue Committee. "It is the absolute…
Neither police violence nor university repression will prevent us from resisting Columbia's complicity in the ongoing occupation of Palestine.
ALBAWABA – Netflix is once again under fire across social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) after a seductive scene from its new series, Alexander the Great. The scene in question caused quite a stir across social media because Alexander was seen kissing another man raising questions if the Former King of Macedonia was bisexual or gay in the first place. Netflix is no stranger to causing controversy when it comes to making documentaries. For example, Egyptians and historians received its Cleopatra rendition badly as they saw it as disrespectful to their culture with producers and staff calling Cleopatr…
ALBAWABA As we navigate through the celestial tapestry of February 7, 2024, the alignment of the stars and planets offers unique insights into the individual destinies of each zodiac sign. Let's delve into the cosmic forecast for today, exploring the energies that influence our lives and shape our experiences.Horoscope Today, February 7, 2024 – Daily Horoscope: Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): | Today, Aries, your natural leadership qualities are highlighted. Trust your instincts and take charge of any situations that arise. Your assertiveness will pave the way for success in both personal and pro…
ALBAWABA – On Monday, Buckingham Palace released a statement that King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer. But how is former US President Donald Trump linked to the King's illness?According to BBC, the type of cancer that King Charles has was not uncovered to the public, however, it is not prostate cancer.In detail, Buckingham Palace said that the new cancer was discovered during his "recent treatment for an enlarged prostate". Nonetheless, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, said to visit his father, King Charles next week, following the news that the King has been diagnosed with cancer.British King Charles III…
China and Brazil have forged a cooperation agreement to supply farming machinery for family agriculture in Brazil. Despite playing a crucial role in Brazilian farming, small-scale farmers often face challenges due to limited resources, including machinery suitable for smaller fields. CGTN's Paulo Cabral provides further insight into this partnership.
Numerous cities throughout the United States have experienced an overwhelming influx of migrants entering the country via the southern border. Denver, Colorado, is one such city, having welcomed tens of thousands of new arrivals in the past year alone. This surge has placed significant pressure on local services. Consequently, Denver has enacted restrictions on the duration of migrant stays in its shelters. CGTN's Hendrik Sybrandy reports.
Nearly 40 million Americans have been impacted by floods, winter storms, and high wind advisories as an atmospheric river storm unleashes record-setting precipitation across the U.S. West Coast. The unprecedented downpours have resulted in widespread flooding, mudslides, and some fatalities. CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan provides the latest updates from Los Angeles.
This Thursday, Feb. 8, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to review a case deemed of monumental importance for the upcoming November presidential election. At the heart of the matter are constitutional provisions that have not been previously challenged in this manner. Additionally, an appeals court ruling issued on Tuesday, Feb. 6 found that former President Donald Trump doesn't have immunity for election interference in one of the cases against him. CGTN's Owen Fairclough reports.
2024 is a leap year, a day that only appears on the calendar every four years. | Here's why we do this. | The Earth takes 365.24219 days to travel around the sun. | That extra .24219 days may seem small, but since calendars only have 365 days. | That means that every year we get just a little knocked off the timing of the seasons, by about six hours every year. | So to prevent Halloween from happening in the middle of winter, we add a leap day every four years. | This allows farmers to set regular days for sowing the fields and harvesting the crops, and it helps everyone else have regular seasons. | For those bor…
Country: Colombia | Sources: 3iSolution, iMMAP Inc. | Please refer to the linked Interactive Content. | Este producto tiene por objetivo socializar la información expresada por las comunidades en La Guajira (necesidades, brechas, población priorizada) en temas de salud, nutrición, agua y saneamiento y además presentar un panorama de indicadores trazadores para los tres sectores.
Country: Colombia | Sources: 3iSolution, iMMAP Inc. | Please refer to the attached file. | Este producto tiene por objetivo socializar la información expresada por las comunidades en La Guajira (necesidades, brechas, población priorizada) en temas de salud, nutrición, agua y saneamiento.
Country: Colombia | Sources: 3iSolution, iMMAP Inc. | Please refer to the linked Interactive Content. | En este dashboard se detallan los municipios con declaración de desabastecimiento y racionamiento de agua en el territorio colombiano 2024.
ALBAWABA – As Paris anticipates hosting the Paris 2024 Olympics six months from now, a new study has raised some concerns about the potential for severe heatwaves during the games. The study, published in the 
ALBAWABA – Albanian singer and songwriter Dua Lipa has been the talk of the internet after performing her new song 'Training Season' at the Grammys 2024 which was received with a standing ovation at the ceremony by fans and stars alike. The Albanian pop star took to the Grammys stage wearing one hell of an outfit, people called her "one of the best pop stars of this generation" for always giving her best each performance. In addition to "Training Season," Dua Lipa also performed "Dance the Night" and "Houdini."Dua's performance had her wearing a sleek black leather outfit that complemented her figure. Moreover, s…
ALBAWABA – Fans of American singer-songwriter and actress Miley Cyrus flooded social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) in concern over the pop star's well-being and safety after several videos and pictures circulated her bodyguard allegedly holding a suspicious-looking umbrella and what appears to be a fake hand.This all came in after several videos and pictures showcased Miley and her guard walking together on the 2024 Grammys' carpet with the pop star wearing a revealing golden outfit that may have been inspired by her song "Flowers." This left us and concerned fans alike with one question: Is Mi…
ALBAWABA As we journey through the celestial tapestry of the universe, the alignment of the stars and planets plays a profound role in influencing our daily lives. Today, on February 6, 2024, the cosmos unfolds its secrets, offering unique insights into the energies that surround us. Let's delve into the realms of the zodiac and explore what the celestial bodies have in store for each astrological sign. Horoscope Today, February 6, 2024: Exploring Your Destiny: Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): Today, Aries, the cosmic energies encourage you to channel your dynamic and…
United States President Joe Biden is loosing support from progressive Jews and Arab Americans, while Black church leaders have issued a public call for a ceasefire, reports Barry Sheppard.
When is the acquisitive nature of open frontier capitalism too much? When Elon Musk is told that US$56 billion as a pay package is unfair. This, at least, was the finding by Delaware Court of Chancery by Judge Kathaleen McCormick regarding the spellbinding 2018 compensation package for the planet's wealthiest human being. McCormick and Musk already have 
In what one Israeli civil rights group called "a shameful act of McCarthyism and gagging," an Israeli Knesset committee made a move to impeach MK Ofer Cassif over his support of South Africa's International Court of Justice case alleging genocide in the Gaza Strip. The Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) called the debate …
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | One of the noblest and most important things a western journalist can do these days is help expose the This happens to be one such rare o…
CHICAGO (AP) — Legislative efforts in Missouri and Mississippi are attempting to prevent voters from having a say over abortion rights, building on anti-abortion strategies seen in other states, including last year in Ohio. Democrats and abortion rights advocates say the efforts are evidence that Republican lawmakers and abortion opponents are trying to undercut democratic processes meant to give voters …
The world is experiencing a micronutrient food and health crisis. Micronutrient deficiency now affects billions of people. Micronutrients are key vitamins and minerals and deficiencies can cause severe health conditions. They are important for various functions, including blood clotting, brain development, the immune system, energy production and bone health, and play a critical role in …
Newly discovered documents confirm that the petroleum and automobile industries funded the early climate science of Charles David Keeling at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) from 1954 to 1956. Keeling became known for the "Keeling Curve," which demonstrated the upward trajectory of the planet's carbon dioxide levels. The documents show that industry leaders were aware of the potential impacts of fossil …
One of the more hilarious moments of the Warren Commission's most likely coverup of the Kennedy Assassination occurred when Commission member and Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter presented what became known as the Magic Bullet Theory. Specter claimed, and the Commission agreed, that the same bullet had caused a total of seven wounds to both President …
4 February 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition is warning luck seekers from buying charm bracelets adorned with metal components containing extremely high concentrations of cadmium, a chemical that is linked to various types of cancer. | The group, which has been campaigning against toxic metals like cadmium, lead, mercury, and other chemicals of concern, made the timely warning as people started to flock to Chinatown and adjacent places to buy charms that are supposed to attract good health and fortune in time for the celebration of the Chinese New Year of the Wood Dragon on February…
Written by Marxist philosopher George Novack (1905-1992) and published in 1975 by Pathfinder Press, "Pragmatism versus Marxism: An appraisal of John Dewey's Philosophy" sought to explain the origins, emergence, class basis, and norms of pragmatism, which has been the predominant mode of thought in U.S. intellectual and political life.
The increase reverses a 15-year trend. And unwanted pregnancies will rise, researchers predict.
By Fabian Scheidler / Substack Over the past two weekends, more than a million people in Germany have risen up in demonstrations against racist, inhumane positions advocated by the right-wing AfD party — the largest mobilization against the far right in recent German history. The demonstrations followed revelations about plans for forced resettlements of migrants …
‚ô´ Willie Nelson — Blue Skies (with Lyrics) There is no God Higher than Truth, by Alex Krainer "All Options Are On the Table," by Bill Astore It's now: people vs. the banks, by Alex Krainer "We are the Good Guys" — Prof Didier Raoult Calls for COVID-19 Vaccine Moratorium, by John Leake Understanding American Totalitarianism and Hegemony in 3 minutes (Video) The Worst US I've Ever Seen | Col. Larry Wilkerson (Video) Never Before Has The Empire Been So Exposed, by Caitlin Johnstone Tedros Dismayed at Global Hesitancy on WHO Plans w/Dr McCullough, Alison Stein (Video, Transcript) "Y…
Dear PM Trudeau and Minister Hussen, | I am still reeling over your decision to cut aid to UNRWA. What a disgrace! And, this, at a time when the people of Gaza (and elsewhere in the Middle East) are in desperate need of help. Allegations levelled at UNWRA, which emanate (through torture) from the Israeli military, are highly suspicious. They come on the heels of the ICJ's preliminary ruling and can only be construed as a vicious riposte against the UN, and as an 
In the UK: The government has confirmed the dates on which various significant changes to the Immigration Rules will come into effect: The Home Affairs Select Committee has sent a letter regarding the living conditions aboard the Bibby Stockholm to Michael Tomlinson KC MP, the Minister for Countering Illegal Migration. The Bibby Stockholm is a …
It is naive to assume that the ruling class and its institutions are not attempting to sow dissension in the ranks of the movements challenging capitalism and imperialism today.
Activists are camped outside Antony Blinken's home to bring the call for a Gaza ceasefire directly to the Secretary of State's doorstep. The protest is part of an escalating wave of protest directed squarely at the Biden administration.
Country: Cameroon | Source: Famine Early Warning System Network | Please refer to the attached file. | Le ReÃÅseau de systeÃÄmes d'alerte preÃÅcoce contre la famine (FEWS NET) surveille les tendances des prix des aliments de base dans les pays vulneÃÅrables aÃÄ l'inseÃÅcuriteÃÅ alimentaire. Pour chaque pays et chaque reÃÅgion couvert par FEWS NET, le Bulletin des prix fournit un ensemble de graphiques indiquant les prix mensuels de l'anneÃÅe commerciale en cours pour certains centres urbains, e…
Country: Mali | Source: Famine Early Warning System Network | Please refer to the attached file. | Le ReÃÅseau de systeÃÄmes d'alerte preÃÅcoce contre la famine (FEWS NET) surveille les tendances des prix des aliments de base dans les pays vulneÃÅrables aÃÄ l'inseÃÅcuriteÃÅ alimentaire. Pour chaque pays et chaque reÃÅgion couvert par FEWS NET, le Bulletin des prix fournit un ensemble de graphiques indiquant les prix mensuels de l'anneÃÅe commerciale en cours pour certains centres urbains, et pe…
Country: Mali | Source: Famine Early Warning System Network | Please refer to the attached file. | The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) monitors trends in staple food prices in countries vulnerable to food insecurity. For each FEWS NET country and region, the Price Bulletin provides a set of charts showing monthly prices in the current marketing year in selected urban centers and allowing users to compare current trends with both five-year average prices, indicative of seasonal trends, and prices in the previous year. | Millet, rice, and sorghum constitute the basic staple foods for the major…
Country: Niger | Source: Famine Early Warning System Network | Please refer to the attached file. | Le ReÃÅseau de SysteÃÄmes d'Alerte PreÃÅcoce Contre la Famine surveille les tendances des prix des aliments de base dans les pays vulneÃÅrables aÃÄ l'inseÃÅcuriteÃÅ alimentaire. Pour chaque FEWS NET pays et la reÃÅgion, le Bulletin des prix fournit un ensemble de tableaux indiquant les prix mensuels aÃÄ la campagne en cours dans certains centres urbains et en permettant aux utilisateurs de compare…
Country: Niger | Source: Famine Early Warning System Network | Please refer to the attached file. | The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) monitors trends in staple food prices in countries vulnerable to food insecurity. For each FEWS NET country and region, the Price Bulletin provides a set of charts showing monthly prices in the current marketing year in selected urban centers and allowing users to compare current trends with both five-year average prices, indicative of seasonal trends, and prices in the previous year. | Millet, maize, cowpea, and imported rice are the most important food com…
Country: Nigeria | Source: Famine Early Warning System Network | Please refer to the attached file. | The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) monitors trends in staple food prices in countries vulnerable to food insecurity. For each FEWS NET country and region, the Price Bulletin provides a set of charts showing monthly prices in the current marketing year in selected urban centers and allowing users to compare current trends with both five-year average prices, indicative of seasonal trends, and prices in the previous year. | Sorghum, maize, millet, cowpea, gari (fermented cassava starch), and r…
Country: Senegal | Source: Famine Early Warning System Network | Please refer to the attached file. | Le ReÃÅseau de systeÃÄmes d'alerte preÃÅcoce contre la famine (FEWS NET) surveille les tendances des prix des aliments de base dans les pays vulneÃÅrables aÃÄ l'inseÃÅcuriteÃÅ alimentaire. Pour chaque pays et chaque reÃÅgion couvert par FEWS NET, le Bulletin des prix fournit un ensemble de graphiques indiquant les prix mensuels de l'anneÃÅe commerciale en cours pour certains centres urbains, et…
Country: Senegal | Source: Famine Early Warning System Network | Please refer to the attached file. | The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) monitors trends in staple food prices in countries vulnerable to food insecurity. For each FEWS NET country and region, the Price Bulletin provides a set of charts showing monthly prices in the current marketing year in selected urban centers and allowing users to compare current trends with both five-year average prices, indicative of seasonal trends, and prices in the previous year. | Rice, millet, sorghum, and maize are the primary staple foods in Seneg…
Country: Ukraine | Source: Famine Early Warning System Network | Please refer to the attached file. | Ukrainian economy continues to recover, but inflation is projected to rise. | Key Messages. | According to the Ukrainian Deputy Chairman of the Ukrainian Agrarian Council, Ukraine has enough surplus grain and oilseeds to export another 
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Ever since South African Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announced that Cabinet had approved the updated Integrated Resource Plan last December, local media has been awash with articles by nuclear supporters and sundry lobbyists exhorting politicians and government to 'show true leadership' and 'do the right thing' when it comes to nuclear power. Invariably, doing 
By To paraphrase Roberts's analysis, the Israeli-Gaza conflict is merely the beginning of a …
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Trade experts recognize progress made but express dissatisfaction with existing trade and investment policies Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | In the late 1990s, the Ugandan government came up with the idea of establishing specialized zones dedicated to industries, commonly known as industrial and business parks, where local and foreign investors would be provided with the opportunity …
Jessica Buxbaum investigates how "Facts for Peace," founded by Pro-Israel real-estate billionaire Barry Sternlicht, is trying to turn public opinion back in Israel's favor by spending exorbitant amounts of money targeting American social media users.
For the third week in a row, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) has attempted to use repression and arrests to intimidate the movement for Palestine in our city.
On October 24, 2022 at 2 a.m., 27-year-old Joshua Wesley called a crisis help line from his home in Washington County, Oregon, just west of Portland. He was having suicidal thoughts and knew that he needed professional help. But instead of receiving a mental health provider as specifically requested, he encountered a group of armed police officers at his door. This response not only deprived Wesley of the immediate psychiatric care that he needed, but it also led to him being arrested and seriously injured by the responding officer. He ultimately spent two weeks in the hospital, and six months in jail. | Wesle…
I received the following query from Sputnik on Saturday: | London also allegedly suggested establishing a no-fly zone over Kiev-controlled territory and did not rule out strikes on "strategic infrastructure facilities in Russia's northern regions". | After that, according to the British plan, NATO forces would create a "buffer zone" within the occupied positions, including the border with Belarus and the territory around Kiev,…
Biden urges Congress to "swiftly pass" a $118bn bipartisan deal that includes $14.1bn in military aid to Israel after the ICJ ordered Israel to halt its ongoing attacks on civilians in Gaza.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "How Long? Not Long" speech on 25 March 1965 following the historic voting-rights marches from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. He told the thousands who had gathered on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol that the days of Southern white brutality were waning. Although delivered 59 years ago, Dr. King's 
The Biden administration colluded with Israel to slander the United Nations Relief Works Agency for Palestine in anticipation of the ICJ ruling against Israel on the charge of genocide. Washington is attempting to cover up genocide by committing the war crime of collective punishment against the people of Gaza.
KIEV, Ukraine—Even as U.S. President Joe Biden declares Ukraine is a frontline democracy amidst its war with Russian invaders, Ukrainian unions would sharply differ with him. Because if an independent non-government-controlled labor movement is a characteristic of a democracy, then Ukraine—whose current labor laws mimic weak U.S. labor law in many ways—is headed in the …
Khurma had to borrow her neighbour's shoes to walk to Pul-e Alam city to collect a cash handout being given to the growing number of vulnerable Afghans who are struggling to survive the winter. | "We are desperate… When we can't find any bread, we go to bed on an empty stomach" | The 45-year-old widow waited in her threadbare blue burqa to receive 3,200 Afghanis ($45) from the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in the eastern Afghan city, where temperatures can drop well below freezing. | "We are desperate," the mother-of-six said. "When we can't find any bread, we go to bed on an empty stomach." | She is one of…
The popular Chinese artist and political dissident Ai, known for being outspoken in support of the Palestinian cause, said that 
US President The 81-year-old Democrat will speak at two campaign events in the gambling city of Las Vegas, where he is odds-on favorite in Tuesday's vote to continue his march towards the party's nomination. | Nevada is a battleground state…
The announcement came a day after the US "We are looking into how to make sure that those…
Scores were reported killed in Gaza's health ministry said early Sunday that at least 92 people had been killed overnight, including in what the group's m…
Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said Friday that the Israeli army would not stop its attacks on "It is a big mistake for Hezbollah to believe that Israel will stop firing at it if the Gaza war stops," Gallant said during a visit to a military unit near the Lebanon frontier. | "I am saying here quite frankly: as long as we do…
Citing officials it said were familiar with the talks, The Wall Street Journal 
Yemen's "The Yemeni armed forces will not hesitate to carry out further military operations against the Zionist enemy on land and at sea until the cessation of aggression and lifting of the blockade on the Gaza Strip," the Houthi milit…
Israeli forces in The plan, not publicly confirmed by Since Hamas stormed…
Israel's former spy chief said the country would need at least five years to recover from the Yossi Cohen, Mossad's former director, didn't elaborate further but said that Israel would have to pay a heavy price to bring back captives still held in Gaza. | Speaking to the Israeli public broadcaster Kan, Cohen said any 
Several civilians were killed in the early hours of Sunday after Israel bombed a kindergarten housing displaced people in the Medical sources said that a number of civilians, including two girls, were killed while dozens were wounded after Israeli jets targeted the kindergarten in Al-Salam neighbourhood, east of Rafah. | Images shared by WAFA showed some wounded children at a hospital. | Israel has repeatedly targeted schools, hospitals, and other…
Israel's Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli compared the In a post on X, Chikli shared a photo comparison of UK Foreign Minister David Cameron waving alongside the picture of former British prime minister Neville Chamberlain holding up a copy of the 1938 Munich Agreement that let Nazi Germ…
The Jordanian army has denied on Saturday participation in recent The US military launched retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian forces and Tehran-backed militia groups in both Iraq and Syria on Friday, following a recent Reports had circulate…
Jordan is dedicating its wins at the Jordan advanced to the semi-finals by beating Tajikistan 1-0 Friday, ending the Central Asian team's dream run at the tournament. | Speaking to The New Arab's Arabic-sister site after the game, Jordan's Musa al-Taamari said the victory was…
Alarm has been raised over the execution of a Palestinian man in The 
The Divisional Court (Lady Justice Laing and Mrs Justice Heather Williams) confirmed in R (Castellucii) v The Gender Recognition Panel and the Minister for Women and Equalities [2024] EWHC 54 (Admin) that the Gender Recognition Panel has no power under the Gender Recognition Act 2004 to issue a Gender Recognition Certificate that records an applicant's …
Sports, for Palestinians, is a symbol of unity but also persistence. Very few sports teams in the world have been through what these youth have experienced, whether in the form of direct harm to them and their families, or through their association with the Palestinian collective. | 
One of the most robust measures of Earth's changing climate is that winter is warming more quickly than other seasons. The cascade of changes it brings, including ice storms and rain in regions that were once reliably below freezing, are symptoms of what I call "warming winter syndrome." Wintertime warming represents the global accumulation of 
Here it is, February 2024 and it's as if the US' two major parties had already held their nominating conventions. Biden vs. Trump. Two corpses of the US political system as the vaunted democracy's choices. Reactionary neoliberalism or reactionary fascism. The key word in both phrases is reactionary. At this point in history, I don't 
Supporters of Palestine residing on the Gold Coast are calling on Lord Mayor Tom Tate and the Gold Coast City Council to withdraw its Sister City agreement with the Israeli coastal resort town of Netanya, reports Susan Price.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary finalised preparations for the 2024 Annual Judges Conference scheduled to take place starting on Monday 5th February 2024 up to Thursday 8th February 2024 at Serena Hotel in Kampala under the theme: "A People-Centered Approach to Justice." The conference will attract Justices of the Supreme Court, Court of …
HONG KONG | Xinhua | Lionel Messi's failure to take to the field in a Sunday friendly between Inter Miami and a Hong Kong League XI infuriated fans at the Hong Kong Stadium. The stadium was fully packed with about 40,000 fans, many of whom were eager to watch Messi play, but both the Argentinian …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant development, President Yoweri Museveni is set to inaugurate the long-awaited Judiciary Twin-Tower on the 9th. The twin-tower project, a testament to architectural prowess and efficient management, has been overseen by Permanent Secretary Pius Bigirimana, who successfully led its completion within a record time of four years. Notably, …
WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA | Xinhua | Nangolo Mbumba, the former vice president of Namibia, took the oath of office on Sunday in the capital Windhoek, officially becoming the nation's 4th president after former President Hage Geingob passed away earlier this morning at the age of 82. The swearing-in ceremony extended beyond the presidency, as Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament passed the Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that will bring Uganda's aviation authority in conformity with the Convention on International Civil Aviation. This follows the approval of eight amendments under the proposed Bill, which will now be forwarded to the President for assent. The Bill was passed on …
For the second year in a row, Florida's state legislature has an "end of life options" — or "medical aid in dying" — bill before it. SB 1642 / HB 561 would "allow" terminally ill patients, diagnosed as having less than six months to live, to "request" (and doctors to prescribe) medication to end their 
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ALBAWABA — A court in London has opened its doors for a case brought upon by the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA), a non-profit organization founded by Jack Dorsey, Twitter founder, and several key figures in the Crypto industry like Coinbase and Microstrategy, against an Australian computer scientist named Craig Wright, who alleges to be the highly debated Bitcoin Inventor, dubbed "Satoshi Nakamoto" in the Bitcoin Whitepaper manifesto released with the currency in 2008, in hopes to confirm or deny these claims.The UK High Court received this case from COPA in response to several suits filed by Craig Wrig…
Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, known for its booming film industry that caters to American productions, has earned the nickname "Hollywood North" and now as a gateway for MENA cinema. | The MENA "The festival was established to address the issue of underrepresentation of Iranian and other minority communities in the city's film culture. As…
Israel has provided no evidence to back its claims that workers from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinians in the Near East (UNRWA) Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini said there was still no proof to back Israeli claims that some UNRWA staff took part in 
Joe Biden's Executive Order targeting those "undermining peace, security, and stability in the West Bank" is too narrow to address Israeli settler violence, yet so broadly written it will likely be used disproportionately against Palestinians.
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network denounces the arrest of Palestinian activists at the The Hague Central Station sit-in on 1 February 2023 by the Dutch police. With the excuse that it is "forbidden to use a megaphone," an activist leading chants during the sit-in was arrested by force. Multiple protestors were punched and attacked by …
A recent X post from Tucker Carlson featured biologist and podcaster Bret Weinstein (DarkHorse) to talk about the US immigration crisis after a visit to the Darién Gap. The gap is a jungle in the Panamanian isthmus where the Pan American Highway is interrupted on its way to South America. There, at the incitement of …
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The leaders discussed the development of bilateral relations…
When the chaos subsided after the Columbine school tragedy in 1999 and investigators were given opportunity to review law enforcement's conduct in a calm and clear-headed manner, it was determined that police tactics had been inappropriate. Had police rushed in more quickly towards the sound of gunfire, it's likely that some of the 12 students (and one teacher) killed that …
The Paris proposal is not a ceasefire agreement, but a humanitarian pause broken into three phases.
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Israel is accused of using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza, as Israeli forces continue to severely restrict the delivery of humanitarian aid, food and medical supplies to millions inside the besieged territory. "It is not possible to create a famine by accident," says Alex de Waal, an expert on the subject who serves as the executive director of the World Peace Foundation at Tufts University. Despite months of international warnings calling on Israel to open up aid channels, de Waal says famine in Gaza is "inevitable" as those warnings have been ignored and Israel's war on Gaza…
As the White House steps up its shelling of targets in the Middle East amid regional unrest over Israel's monthslong assault on Gaza, we discuss the possibility of wider war with Matt Duss, a former foreign policy adviser to Senator Bernie Sanders, now with the Center for International Policy. "The Biden administration's strategy here is failing," says Duss. Voter outrage over its unwavering pro-Israel stance is "incandescent" and on track to harm the president's reelection campaign as Democratic Party members pull back on get-out-the-vote efforts, while some may refuse t…
As the Pentagon launched airstrikes in Syria and Iraq against Iran-backed militants and carried out new attacks on Houthi forces in Yemen over the weekend, we speak with Narges Bajoghli, professor of Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University. She is an expert on the Axis of Resistance, the informal coalition loosely led by Iran that consists of the Iranian and Syrian governments, the Houthi movement in Yemen, militant groups in Iraq, Hezbollah, Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza and the West Bank. She lays out how, despite their different ideologies, the groups are united in their goal of opposing West…
We speak with Dr. Tariq Haddad, a Palestinian American leader who refused to meet with Secretary of State Antony Blinken last week in protest of the Biden administration's ongoing support of Israel's bombardment of Gaza. Instead, the doctor wrote a 12-page letter to Blinken admonishing the latter for his role in the deaths of nearly 100 of his family members. "I wanted him to see me and see Palestinians as human beings, not as some part of a political game," says Haddad. He shares stories of some of his lost loved ones and condemns U.S. political and military partnership with Israel. ̶…
