(2024-01-03). Washington Post erases Israeli minister's farfetched October 7 rape claim at his request. thegrayzone.com A note explaining the retraction of the claim that Hamas militants had specific orders as to "which commander should rape which soldiers" indicates the publication censored itself at the behest of the Israeli government. The Washington Post has quietly removed an outlandish claim by Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant that Hamas battle plans included specific instructions on which Israeli troops should be raped during their October 7 incursion. In the original article, which was published on November 12 and promoted …
(2024-01-03). Israel's Genocide Betrays the Holocaust By: Chris Hedges. midwesternmarx.com Never Again and Again and Again – by Mr. Fish Israel's lebensraum master plan for Gaza, borrowed from the Nazi's depopulation of Jewish ghettos, is clear. Destroy infrastructure, medical facilities and sanitation, including access to clean water. Block shipments of food and fuel. Unleash indiscriminate industrial violence to kill and wound hundreds a day. Let starvation — the U.N. estimates that more than half a million people are already starvi …
(2024-01-03). South Africa charges Israel with genocide. workers.org 
The South African government filed a historic case against apartheid Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing the settler-colonial regime of crimes of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza after nearly three months of indiscriminate Israeli bombardment, which has massacred more than 21,000 civilians, including at least 10,000 children. . . . |
(2024-01-03). Israel to attend UN court over accusation of "genocidal acts" in Gaza. independent.co.ug 
JERUSALEM | Xinhua | Israel decided to appear at the United Nations' International Court of Justice (ICJ) in Hague, the Netherlands, in the hearing of the case filed by South Africa alleging "genocidal" acts in Gaza, Israeli news website Ynet reported Monday evening. "Israel has signed the convention against genocide for decades, and we will …
(2024-01-03). I Don't Care What Religion The Genocidal Child Murderers Are By: Caitlin Johnstone. midwesternmarx.com Unfuckingbelievable. It is un fucking believable that it's 2024 and the US-sponsored incineration of Gaza is still going on. They're just looking us dead in the eye and doing the worst things humans could possibly do, right in front of us. Against all laws. Against all opposition.‚ùñThe other day Tony Blinken posted an astonishingly obnoxious tweet fretting about how "This has been an extraordinarily dangerous year for press around the world," as though his own administ …
(2024-01-03). Selected Articles: The Economic Incentive: Blocking Israel's Supply Chain. globalresearch.ca 
By The Israel-Gaza conflict is invigorating a global protest movement against the state of Israel which is seeing various manifestations. From an economic standpoint, Israel can …
(2024-01-03). Far-right Israeli Minister Urges Eviction of Palestinians from Gaza. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-03). The Death of Israel By: Chris Hedges. midwesternmarx.com Birth of a New Nation – by Mr. FishSettler colonial states have a terminal shelf life. Israel is no exception. Israel will appear triumphant after it finishes its genocidal campaign in Gaza and the West Bank. Backed by the United States, it will achieve its demented goal. Its murderous rampages and genocidal violence will exterminate or ethnically cleanse Palestinians. Its dream of a state exclusively for Jews, with any Palestinians who remain stripped of basic righ …
(2024-01-03). Palestinian media: Casualties, including martyrs, as Israeli warplanes hit a house in Rafah, south of Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2024-01-03). 5 January, NYC: A Night of Resistance — A Teach-In. samidoun.net 
Join Samidoun NY/NJ on Friday, January 5 at 7 pm at 176 St. Nicholas Ave in Brooklyn for a teach-in on Palestine, the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the Palestinian and regional resistance to Zionism, imperialism and reactionary regimes. This event will take place at Mayday Space!
(2024-01-03). Palestinian Resistance Continues Confronting Israeli Barbaric Aggression on Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Israeli enemy continued on Wednesday its barbaric aggression on Gaza Strip, committing more massacres against the civilians. The 89th day of the aggression witnessed a heavy Zionist bombardment at the Palestinian houses, facilities, and roads, which left hundreds of martyrs and injuries. In this regard, the Israeli enemy bombarded the residence of Nahhal family …
(2024-01-03). Israel's Counter Productive Assassination Policy. sonar21.com 
Saleh al-Arouri | If you were betting on a peaceful start to the New Year time to pay up. Israel made you a loser today by assassinating Saleh al-Arouri, a top Hamas leader living in Beirut, Lebanon. This is likely to throw more gasoline on the inferno of war that is raging in Gaza and along Israel's border with Lebanon and Syria and will once again prove to be a futile act by Israel. | Assassination, apart from being an act of revenge killing, has not brought peace or tranquility to the citizens of Israel. In fact, I think the evidence based on Israel's record of assassination over the last 70 years shows tha…
(2024-01-03). Israeli Assault Causing Disease, Hunger to Rapidly Spread Across Gaza. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-03). Almost 70% of Gaza Homes Damaged or Destroyed: WSJ. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-03). For a European movement against capitalism and war. wsws.org Millions of people around the world are taking to the streets to protest against the genocide in Gaza and the threat of world war. The Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei, in close cooperation with its comrades in France, the UK, Turkey, Ukraine and Russia, is participating in the European elections to give voice to this opposition and develop it into a powerful movement against the root cause of war, capitalism.
(2024-01-03). Threat of wider war in Middle East rises as Israel assassinates Hamas deputy leader in Beirut. wsws.org This brazen act of aggression increases the danger of an escalation of the Israeli onslaught on Gaza into a region-wide war, for which US imperialism and its European imperialist allies have long been preparing.
(2024-01-03). Australian protests against Gaza genocide: "Governments are trying to suppress the opposition" wsws.org "People are waking up to the inequity of capitalism, which is at the root of a lot of problems in the world."
(2024-01-03). Blocking Israel's Supply Chain. counterpunch.org 
If demography is destiny, as Auguste Comte tells us, then economics must be current, pinching reality. The Israel-Gaza conflict is invigorating a global protest movement against the state of Israel which is seeing various manifestations. From an economic standpoint, Israel can be seen as vulnerable in terms of global supply lines, potentially at the mercy of sanctions
(2024-01-03). The Genocide Will be Televised. counterpunch.org 
Zionism was the last and arguably the worst form of settler-colonialism because it illegally dispossessed through military force (AKA stole) most of the land, natural resources, infrastructure and human capital of an entire country, British Mandate Palestine (hereinafter "1947 Palestine"); and did so based on an utterly fabulistic (self-invented self-proclaimed) claim that Jews had/have an alleged "right" to entirely displace the Palestinian population not "just" subjugate, dominate and exploit the locals.
(2024-01-03). Australia's selective use of foreign fighter laws in Israel's war on Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-03). City of Sydney Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-03). Sign CODE PINK Petition to End Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza. indybay.org Bombing Gaza is a deliberate act of genocide against the Palestinian people. | www.codepink.org/indefensible | The US has played a significant role in this by being the biggest funder of Israel's military, providing it with $3.8 billion every year, as well as currently working to send $14.5 billion more in military "aid". Despite Israel's brutal violence against Palestinians increasing this year, and the blatant genocide being carried out in Gaza now, the US has repeatedly expressed its support for the occupying forces. Now 15,000+ Palestinians have been killed by Israel since October 7. Help us move towa…
(2024-01-03). Groups Gather at Capitol in Solidarity with Bethehem, Sacramento's Sister City, Dec. 25. indybay.org Local organizations and community members read the names of children killed during this genocide by the Capitol Christmas tree off 10th St. in solidarity with the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank.
(2024-01-03). Parallel Massacres: From the Zapatistas to Wounded Knee and Gaza. indybay.org Parallel Massacres: From the Zapatistas to Wounded Knee and Gaza — Censored News Most Censored 2023. The weapons flow and its tentacles in Indian country; the violations of the sacred; and the silencing of voices for Palestine at universities in the United States were among the most censored issues in 2023. The war crimes and genocide in Palestine with U.S. funds and weapons would not be possible without the complicity of the U.S. media, which has gone from lazy chair plagiarizing to becoming a government organ serving war profiteers.
(2024-01-03). Tuesday 1/2: Gaza style 'urban renewal' for Berkeley?? indybay.org the People's Park, berkeley…
(2024-01-03). No Serious Discussions Within Biden Administration About Limiting Military Aid to Israel. news.antiwar.com Despite the mass slaughter Israel is committing in Gaza, there are no "serious discussions" within the Biden administration about cutting off Israel or placing any conditions on military aid, The New York Times reported on Sunday. The report detailed President Biden's commitment to supporting the Israeli campaign, saying he "has involved himself more intensely in …
(2024-01-03). Poll: Only 15% of Israelis Want Netanyahu to Remain in Power After Gaza War. news.antiwar.com Only 15% of Israelis think Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu should remain in office once the Israeli campaign in Gaza is over, according to a new poll published Tuesday by the Israel Democracy Institute. Former Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz, a member of Netanyahu's war cabinet, received more support, with 23% of respondents saying he should …
(2024-01-03). Bangladesh solidarity rally with Palestine. workers.org 
By the Socialist Party of Bangladesh On Dec. 29, a solidarity rally and march was held in Bangladesh with the slogan "Genocide, Free Palestine." The event occurred at Shahbagh Square in Dhaka. It was organized by the "Palestine Solidarity Committee, Bangladesh" Chapter, constituting communist, socialist, left progressive political parties, organizations, . . . |
(2024-01-03). Rape charges weaponized to justify genocide. workers.org 
The KKK and other white supremacist terrorist groups have long invoked the racist stereotype of Black men as rapists to justify lynchings. This includes 14-year-old Emmett Till in 1955, whose so-called crime was to whistle at a white woman in Money, Mississippi. The capitalist state has done the same. The . . . |
(2024-01-03). Charge Israel with Genocide at the International Court of Justice! globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-03). After South African Petition, Israel on High Alert with Growing Pressure to File Genocide Charges. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-03). Pilger's Rap Sheet On The Criminal Elite. popularresistance.org John Pilger was always on the side of the oppressed. He denounced Empire and all its violent predations — war, genocide, exploitation — as well as its endless lies and propaganda. | Till his death on Saturday, he fought tirelessly for the freedom of Julian Assange, and his last article, "We are all Spartacus," published in Consortium News, was a call to stand with the imprisoned publisher. | Pilger gave voice to the invisible and the voiceless: the hungry, the poor, the handicapped, the conscripted, the sanctioned and bombed, the dispossessed, refugees, the chemically experimented on, the structurally…
(2024-01-03). The working class, the fight against capitalist barbarism, and the building of the World Party of Socialist Revolution , (Part One). wsws.org The New Year opens against the backdrop of a massive escalation of imperialist violence throughout the world. Genocide and nuclear war are being normalized.
(2024-01-03). Friday 1/5: Stockton Rally for Palestine: No Genocide in 2024. indybay.org Pacific Ave. & March Lane | Stockton, CA…
(2024-01-03). Scott Ritter's Take on the Most Important Events of 2023. "A Turn Away From US Hegemony" globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-03). Islamic Jihad's Al-Quds Brigades: Our fighters engage in fierce clashes with Israeli occupation forces who raided Tulkarm in the West Bank. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-03). Martyr Saleh Al-Arouri: Hamas' Remote Orchestrator in the West Bank. english.almanar.com.lb 
"I am waiting for martyrdom and think that I lived too long," said Hamas' Sheikh Saleh Al-Arouri, who was martyred in a flagrant Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburb, Dahiyeh, on Tuesday. The remarks were announced by the deputy chairman of Hamas' politburo last august, when the Israeli occupation threatened to assassinate him. The killing …
(2024-01-03). Wuhan hospital fined $7,011 for insufficient real-name verification for pregnant women. ecns.cn Wuhan Puren Hospital in Central China's Hubei Province, which is suspected of involvement in surrogacy practices, has been fined 50,000 yuan ($7,011) and received a warning due to several violations, including inadequate real-name verification procedures for pregnant women during treatment, according to media reports on Tuesday.
(2024-01-03). Aftermath of Arouri Assassination: Eyes on Dahiyeh for S. Nasrallah Speech. english.almanar.com.lb 
Tensions are high in Lebanon on Wednesday, a day after the Israeli occupation assassinated senior Hamas Leader Saleh Al-Arouri in Beirut's southern suburb, Dahiyeh. Meanwhile, eyes are on Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah's speech on Wednesday night. The Hezbollah leader is to deliver a televised speech at 18: 00 on Wednesday, on the fourth martyrdom …
(2024-01-03). Hezbollah S.G. Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah is to deliver a speech at 18:00 tonight on the fourth martyrdom anniversary of resistance leaders Hajj Qassem Suleimani and Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-03). Hamas, Hizbullah Vow Revenge after Hamas Deputy Leader Killed in Alleged Israeli Strike in Beirut. themedialine.org 
(2024-01-03). Radioactive water spills over after quakes hit Japan. ecns.cn Radioactive water from the fuel pools of two reactors at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Japan's Niigata prefecture spilled over after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake and multiple aftershocks rocked the country on New Year's Day.
(2024-01-03). Oppenheimer, atomic bombings and the ethical responsibility of scientists. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-03). Harrowing Tales of Violence and Displacement Amid Sudan's Brutal Conflict. themedialine.org 
(2024-01-03). Explosions heard, fierce clashes reported in Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaz Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-03). Biden's border police doubled deportations in Fiscal Year 2023. wsws.org Biden has reneged on his campaign promises to enact more "humane" immigration policies than his fascist predecessor and is now preparing to effectively abolish the right to asylum.
(2024-01-03). China sees surge in New Year holiday cross-border trips. ecns.cn China's border-check agencies saw nearly 5.18 million inbound and outbound trips during the three-day New Year holiday from Saturday to Monday, representing a massive year-on-year increase, the National Immigration Administration said Tuesday."ÄÄ…
(2024-01-03). Homelessness crisis in Australia exposes Labor-Greens housing deal. wsws.org Soaring rents and home mortgage repayments are producing homelessness on a scale described by charities as the worst on record.
(2024-01-03). Message from Palestine Writes Festival. workers.org 
Today is not the New Year for us. It is Day 87. …of Yusuf with the curly hair, the cute fair skinned boy; of Reem, the "soul of my soul"; of Kamal..Kamal; of "my mother, I knew her by her hair"; of the babies in her arms who "I swear . . . |
(2024-01-03). A year of Lula in power and Brazil's return to the world. pressenza.com President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva today marks one year since his return to power and also Brazil's return to the world, as he promised in his election campaign, to improve the lives of workers. | During 2023, the South American giant assumed the rotating presidency of the Common Market of the South, the United Nations Security Council, and the G20, a group made up of the 19 largest economies in the world plus the African Union and the European Union."We have recovered dialogue with the world and our international credibility," said the founder of the Workers' Party, addressing the country for Christmas and the…
(2024-01-03). Hamas assails rape allegations made by The New York Times. workers.org 
The following statement was issued by Hamas political bureau member Dr. Bassem Naim on Dec. 31, 2023, and was published on Resistance News Network: In response to the misleading report by The New York Times regarding the behavior of Palestinian fighters on October 7: We regret to say that most . . . |
(2024-01-03). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Protests against government austerity measures continued in Argentina while 800 nurses at Los Robles Regional Medical Center in California voted down an agreement brought back by the SEIU.
(2024-01-03). Maritime union starts year with strike action to defend conditions. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-03). Assassination of Al-Arouri Draws Wide Condemnations across Lebanon, Region. english.almanar.com.lb 
The assassination of Senior Hamas leader Saleh Al-Arouri has drawn wide condemnations across Lebanon, Palestine, the region and the world. Hamas deputy chief was martyred in an Israeli drone strike on Tuesday (January 2) on Beirut's southern suburb (Dahiyeh). Regional and Int'l Stances Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said the assassination of Al-Arouri was a …
(2024-01-03). Israeli Drone Strike In Beirut Kills Senior Hamas Official. popularresistance.org An Israeli drone strike hit a Hamas office in Beirut on Tuesday, killing at least six people, including a senior Hamas official, Lebanese media has reported. | A US official told The Washington Post that Israel was responsible for the strike that killed Saleh al-Arouri, the deputy chief of Hamas's political bureau. The Israeli attack on the Lebanese capital marks a huge escalation and could provoke a major war. | Hamas has confirmed that al-Arouri was killed and released a statement on his assassination. "The cowardly assassinations carried out by the Zionist occupation against the leaders and symbols of our Pale…
(2024-01-03). Earthquake strikes central Japan leaving dozens dead. wsws.org While it is not possible to prevent natural disasters, the damage that results is compounded by the subordination of public safety to the capitalist profit system.
(2024-01-03). Monday 1/22: CFA & IBT 2010 Members Announce January 22-26 Statewide Strike At All CSU Campuses. indybay.org This strike will take place at all CSU campuses in California from January 22 to January 26.
(2024-01-03). 'Serious Escalation': Israeli Drone Strike Reportedly Kills Hamas Leader in Beirut. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-03). Putin Lifts The Fog Of War In Ukraine. popularresistance.org Russia's special military operation in Ukraine is entering a new phase. President Vladimir Putin lifted the fog of war and hinted at what can be expected going forward in a landmark speech at the National Defence Control Centre while addressing a meeting of the Russian Defense Ministry Board on December 19. | Russia has gained the upper hand in the proxy war while the United States is struggling to recreate a new narrative. For Putin, this is a moment of triumph where he has no reason to take advantage of the fog of war in Ukraine, whereas, for President Joe Biden, the fog of war continues to serve a useful purpo…
(2024-01-03). Hiroshima at 77: John Pilger — Another Hiroshima Is Coming — Unless We Stop It Now. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-03). John Pilger: A Life Telling Truth to Power. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-03). Vale John Pilger, at times a near-lone voice for truth against power. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-03). The Year US Empire Faced Great Difficulties In Organizing Another Foreign Intervention. popularresistance.org It took the U.S. government one year to push through the United Nations Security Council its project for a fourth foreign military invasion of Haiti, but even now it is not a sure thing. | Although, on Oct. 2, the UN body blessed the "Multinational Security Support" mission (MSS) which 1,000 Kenyan police will supposedly lead, the Kenyan Supreme Court has given itself until Jan. 26, 2024 to decide on whether the Kenyan police can constitutionally be deployed abroad. Many Kenyan lawyers and opposition leaders say they cannot. | Whatever the court decides, it is uncertain that Kenyan President William Ruto will res…
(2024-01-03). Israel Is Provoking The US Into A Conflict With Iran. popularresistance.org For years, this site has warned that Israel, especially Benjamin Netanyahu, have tried to instigate the U.S. into a wider war in the Mideast, particularly with Iran. We've also regularly indicted the U.S. mainstream media for ignoring this danger. | Today, the threat is greater than ever. And, true to form, the New York Times, National Public Radio, and the others continue to cover it up, instead treating Netanyahu as the embattled but honest leader of an Israel that is only trying to defend itself. | For more than a decade, Netanyahu's main aim was to destroy Iran's alleged (and unproven) program to build nuclea…
(2024-01-03). Iran Deploys Its Navy To The Red Sea. popularresistance.org Iran's Alborz destroyer crossed the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and entered the Red Sea on Monday, the country's state-run IRNA and Tasnim news agencies have reported. The deployment followed a deadly encounter between US warships and Yemen's Houthi militants in the waterway on Sunday. | The Iran-affiliated Shiite group has controlled large swaths of Yemen, including the capital Sanaa and the port of Al-Hudaydah, since an internal conflict flared up back in 2014. In November, the Houthis began attacking commercial ships passing through the Red Sea, which they believe to be Israeli-owned or headed for Israel. The militan…
(2024-01-03). In The World's Wealthiest Country, Housing Should Be A Human Right. popularresistance.org Too many of us have to depend on sheer good luck to make it — especially when it comes to putting a roof over our heads. | We grow up hearing that hard work alone will lift us above the hardships we're born into. But many of us also watched as our parents worked two and three jobs, relied on extended family to watch us, and still struggled to afford stable housing. Far too many of us are living that same struggle ourselves. | It's not that we aren't resourceful. My grandmother, who barely scraped by with factory work and countless odd jobs, pulled together with neighbors who supported each other through a m…
(2024-01-03). Sustainable Food Systems Need Intergenerational Cooperation. popularresistance.org "There is a growing fear of insecurity about food in our societies. We fear losing control of what we will be able to eat in the future. But we also see many local initiatives across Europe working on new food systems. However, to be honest, real change is coming too slowly. One important reason seems to be an absence of exchange, understanding and trust between generations. | Elders tend to hold on to their habits, the younger generation wants to try out and take risks. We need to overcome that gap in order to move on to common action on our farming and food systems of the future. We work for a new intergenerati…
(2024-01-03). Deregulation Is Turning Oklahoma Into A Factory Farm Sacrifice Zone. popularresistance.org As Barbara Dozhier prepared a ham before the arrival of her great-grandchildren and the rest of her family last Christmas Eve, she prayed for a weather forecast with wind out of the south. A breeze in the opposite direction meant her home four miles outside the east Oklahoma town of Kansas would be overcome with the stench of chicken litter. | Ever since a six-building poultry farm opened across the street in 2018‚Äâ—‚Äâwhere 336,000 birds are raised at a time‚Äâ—‚Äâfamily gatherings at the Dozhier home have been forced inside. | "Som…
(2024-01-03). A New Year's Resolution Worth Keeping. No More Military Aid for Ukraine. "The True Threat is a Corrupt System that Bleeds the Country Dry" globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-03). Turkey Blocks 2 Ships Donated by UK to Ukraine from Traveling through Turkish Straits. themedialine.org 
(2024-01-03). Friday 1/5: San Jose: Peace Vigil — Call for Ceasefire + Diplomacy Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Is. indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-01-03). Friday 1/26: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Call for Ceasefire Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-01-03). The Times They Aren't a-Changing: More Carbon, More Heat, More Hot Air Expected in 2024. counterpunch.org 
A rising global temperature is no joking matter, but one has to wonder when the president of the annual UN conference on climate change is also the head of an oil company. My father liked to joke in his typical impish style, "I've seen a lot of changes in my time … and I was
(2024-01-03). Mardi Gras AGM votes to tear up deal with NSW Police. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-03). Mainstream Media Wasn't Good for US Foreign Policy in 2023. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-03). China committed to a stable, sound and sustainable China-U.S. relationship: spokesperson. ecns.cn History shows that the growth of China-U.S. relations not only contributes to the good of the two peoples but also to world peace, stability and development," said aChinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson who made the remarks on the 45th anniversary of China-U.S. diplomatic relations on Tuesday.
(2024-01-03). Japan plane crash: Five dead, hundreds evacuated. ecns.cn Five people aboard a Japan coast guard aircraft died on January 2 when it hit a Japan Airlines passenger plane on the ground in a fiery collision at Tokyo's Haneda airport.
(2024-01-03). Celebrating the Resilience of Low-Income Women. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-03). Griffiths v. TUI UK Limited: Evidence, Challenge and Fairness. ukhumanrightsblog.com Overview The central question facing the Supreme Court in Griffiths v TUI UK Limited [2023] UKSC 48 concerned the extent to which a party must put criticisms of a witness' evidence to him in cross-examination. The Supreme Court made clear that the general rule in civil cases is that a party is required to challenge …
(2024-01-03). 5 dead, 14 rescued from capsized boat in Buvuma. independent.co.ug 
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five bodies of people who drowned in Lake Victoria on January 1, 2024, have been retrieved in Buvuma District. The boat, which was reportedly overloaded with a non specified number of people broke into two pieces and capsized shortly before docking at Zinga Island in Buvuma District last evening. Bugaya …
(2024-01-03). SBF's Victory From Behind Bars. levernews.com 
(2024-01-03). Constitutional violations: Julian Assange, privacy and the CIA. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-03). Israeli Occupation Forces Assassinate Hamas Deputy Saleh Al-Arouri. orinocotribune.com
(2024-01-03). NUS votes to support a free Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-03). Development to remain the focus in 75th year of nation's founding. ecns.cn China's first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, set off from Shanghai on its maiden voyage on Monday. The delivery and operation of the large ship, built after eight years of scientific research and five years of design and construction, has been called a "milestone" in China's shipbuilding industry.
(2024-01-03). Stable growth to be focus of policy support. ecns.cn China is expected to step up policy support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and advanced manufacturing in a more precise manner, while also paying more attention to prevent industry regulatory measures from constraining economic vitality, experts said.
(2024-01-03). Yemeni Armed Forces say they 'targeted' CMA CGM container ship bound for the Zionist entity. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-03). AI giant Palantir on a quest to help the West. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-03). Palestine not forgotten, as protests for a permanent ceasefire continue. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-03). Yemeni Armed Forces to issue an important statement in the few coming hours. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-03). Plan points way toward bluer skies. ecns.cn The latest measures outlined by China to curb air pollution and promote its green transition by next year will pave the way for bluer skies and healthier lives while further propelling the nation's response to climate change, officials and analysts said.
(2024-01-03). The Economic Incentive: Blocking Israel's Supply Chain. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-03). FULL SPEECH: Museveni on corruption, wealth creation and ADF. independent.co.ug 
1Ô∏è‚É£ Promoting wealth creation in every home 2Ô∏è‚É£ Combating corruption 3Ô∏è‚É£ Embracing regional integration 4Ô∏è‚É£ Addressing the threat of terrorists from Congo Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Full end of year speech by President Yoweri Museveni December 31, 2023. **** Fellow Ugandans, I congratulate you for finishing the year 2023 and I wish you …
(2024-01-03). How can we build the movement for the liberation of Palestine? greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-03). Facebook Approved an Israeli Ad Calling for Assassination of Pro-Palestine Activist. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-03). Russia is on a path to becoming socialist again. In anticipation of this, we must unite the globe's anti-imperialist forces By: Rainer Shea. midwesternmarx.com The way that we interpret Russia's special military operation, and the events surrounding it, is going to determine how we wage the class struggle throughout…
(2024-01-03). Moderna's influence over the US and UK governments is more than most realise. expose-news.com The sheer sprawl, corruption, influence and involvement of Moderna in politics and the wider medical industry is staggering. It is difficult to convey and harder to comprehend, The Underdog writes. Months before …
(2024-01-03). Ice, snow economy ignites Harbin. ecns.cn During the three-day New Year holiday, Harbin, situated in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, has emerged as a trending city online, drawing in a considerable influx of tourists.
(2024-01-03). Turkey Detains 33 People on Charge of Spying for Israel. themedialine.org 
(2024-01-03). Protests demanding Israel cease fire continue across Australia. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-03). Neighborhood diplomacy sees benefits for all. ecns.cn China valuing its neighbors is not an empty slogan, as President Xi Jinping met with leaders or senior officials from neighboring Asian countries in each of the 12 months of the past year.
(2024-01-03). New Year Donation Drive: Global Research is Committed to the "Unspoken Truth" globalresearch.ca We at Global Research extend our best wishes to everyone for 2024! | A new year has come yet our mandate is one and the same: to focus on the unspoken truth. | The burgeoning Palestinian solidarity despite of Zionist propaganda is …
(2024-01-03). Savoring ice cream becomes a delight in winter Harbin. ecns.cn Eating ice cream or ice lollipop has become a delight among tourists in winter Harbin.
(2024-01-03). Katoomba rallies for Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-03). In Numbers: China sees robust travel, tourism demand in New Year holiday. ecns.cn
(2024-01-03). Pro-Palestine protesters say Thales has no social licence. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-03). Thousands March in Istanbul, Chanting 'Killer Israel, Get Out of Palestine'. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-03). Latin American feminisms and transfeminisms: "We are here". pressenza.com Latin American feminisms and transfeminisms are characterised by their heterogeneity, as they have been shaped by each country's different political, economic, social, and cultural realities. Although there are certain common elements in most of our countries, such as the fight against gender violence, the defence of the right to abortion, and equal pay, each has had its trajectory in the development of the feminist movement. | Latin America and the Caribbean is a region undergoing profound transformations in the context of a global crisis and the entry into the digital phase of the capitalist system. It is also…
(2024-01-03). Forge ahead with reform and opening-up By: Ken Hammond. midwesternmarx.com 
In December 1978 the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) made a momentous decision to open a new program of economic development. Over the first three decades of the People's Republic of China, a foundation for a modern socialist system had been built, but this had been an arduous process, with advances and retreats, successes and failures, and much contention about how best to pursue the goals of enhancing production in industry and agriculture and of improving the mat …
(2024-01-03). Ministry: China is committed to sound ties with U.S. ecns.cn The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday reiterated China's commitment to a stable, sound and sustainable relationship with the United States, saying that the two countries can help each other succeed and prosper together as history has shown.
(2024-01-03). Google settles privacy washing lawsuit for an undisclosed amount. expose-news.com Google, owned by Alphabet, settled a lawsuit alleging the secret tracking of internet use of millions of users who were led to believe their browsing was private. If a web browser tells …
(2024-01-03). China's warplane productions exceed expectation in 2023, contribute to national defense development. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has received a solid boost to their comprehensive combat capabilities amid a deteriorating security environment, experts said on Tuesday, after China's aviation industry wrapped up 2023 with warplane productions that exceeded expectation.
(2024-01-03). Housing activists organise national day of action for public housing, rent controls. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-03). China opposes the U.S. coercing other countries into joining its technological blockade against China: FM. ecns.cn China opposes the U.S.'s overstretching the national security concept and using all sorts of pretexts to coerce other countries into joining its technological blockade against China, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Tuesday.
(2024-01-03). Morocco Intercepts Over 1.4 Tons of Cocaine in Major Anti-Drug Operation. themedialine.org 
(2024-01-03). Country's tourism market off to a robust start in 2024. ecns.cn China's tourism market got off to a robust start in 2024, with the just-concluded New Year's Day holiday witnessing a surge in travel to domestic and overseas destinations, surpassing pre-pandemic levels in both visitor numbers and revenue.
(2024-01-03). They are fed up with the Salafi Methodology! salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadi Al-Mad'khali [may Allah preserve him] was asked: What is your view regarding the one who says, "Too much speech about Manhaj [i.e. sound methodology that precisely distinguishes the Salafi Methodology from the innovated methodologies] hardens the heart?" Response: Too …
(2024-01-03). 57 dead in Japan quake, rescue efforts continue. ecns.cn At least 57 people were killed in the magnitude-7.6 earthquake that struck Ishikawa prefecture in central Japan on Monday afternoon, as rescuers raced to find survivors amid continuing aftershocks on Tuesday.
(2024-01-03). U.S. Policy is Exacerbating Cuba's Growing Humanitarian Crisis. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-03). Jordan Advances Toward Food Security With First National Seed Bank. themedialine.org 
(2024-01-03). As pressure mounts for Palestine, more councils take a stand for ceasefire. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-03). Oppose the ouster of Harvard University President Claudine Gay! wsws.org The fingerprints of fascist forces, the state and the military are all over the conspiracy to bring down Gay.
(2024-01-03). Harvard president's forced resignation: The working class must be mobilized to fight the new McCarthyism. wsws.org This letter opposing the ouster of Harvard President Claudine Gay was submitted to the WSWS by a Harvard employee.
(2024-01-03). Earliest known example of a human-built wood structure, dating to nearly a half-million years ago, discovered in Africa. wsws.org This discovery significantly pushes back the known evidence of wooden architecture and the investment by humans in permanent structures suggesting relatively more settled occupation at certain locations.
(2024-01-03). Academics denounce pro-government thug attack on Sri Lankan SEP members. wsws.org The SEP is calling on all those who are concerned to defend democratic rights of freedom of expression to register their opposition by sending protest letters to the relevant authorities.
(2024-01-03). This week in history: January 1-7. wsws.org On January 7, 1999, the Senate trial to impeach US President Bill Clinton began in Washington D.C. The impeachment was the product of a right-wing campaign spearheaded by the Republican Party to remove a sitting president, shifting the entire political establishment to the right.
(2024-01-03). Popular music and jazz in 2023, a selection. wsws.org The most urgent and relevant musical developments in 2023 took place not in recorded albums and songs, but rather on concert stages.
(2024-01-03). Union pushes rotten contract onto Mount Sinai postdoctoral fellows. wsws.org Having little faith that the Sinai Postdoctoral Organizing Committee would fight for real gains, Mount Sinai postdoctoral fellows ratified a substandard contract.
(2024-01-03). Local activist interview on KALX radio in Berkeley. indybay.org Photo of Lynda Carson in front of Subway Guitars holding a handmade guitar she built in the guitar workshop of Master Luthier, Ervin Somogyi.
(2024-01-03). Saturday 1/6: The Darwinian case for socializing habitat values: the walking tour. indybay.org the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | (meet in the lobby)…
(2024-01-03). Friday 1/5: RACCOON protest – we demand SF Supervisors adopt Ceasefire Now + End US Aid to Israel. indybay.org Front steps of San Francisco City Hall…
(2024-01-03). Saturday 1/6: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…
(2024-01-03). Saturday 1/6: Petaluma: Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Corner of Petaluma Blvd and East Washington | Petaluma, CA…
(2024-01-03). Monday 1/8: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace. indybay.org
(2024-01-03). Monday 1/15: Palestine Rights Contingent in MLK March. indybay.org Sac City College | 3835 Freeport Blvd | Sacramento, CA…
(2024-01-03). Sunday 1/7: Monterey Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Windows on the Bay Park, Del Monte Beach | Monterey, CA…
(2024-01-03). Tuesday 1/2: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2024-01-03). Wednesday 1/3: Sacramento Families for Free Palestine Rally. indybay.org World Peace Rose Garden | 15th St & L St | Sacramento, CA…
(2024-01-03). Sunday 1/14: Personal Sustainability Discussion & Lunch. indybay.org Pla Daek Thai Esan Food | 4133 Piedmont Avenue | Oakland, CA 94611…
(2024-01-03). 5am Tues: Stop Bulldozing of People's Park! indybay.org UC Berkeley wants to build student housing where protests and community events have been held by the local community for over 50 years. Come out and stop the bulldozers!
(2024-01-03). Year in Review: How the Vallejo Police Union Won in 2023. indybay.org Vallejo also struggled to contend with homelessness and declining attendance in schools…
(2024-01-03). Saturday 1/6: Albany & El Cerrito Demand Ceasefire Now. indybay.org Corner of Sorano Ave and Masonic in Albany, CA…
(2024-01-03). Saturday 1/6: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Germany's Palestine Problem" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-01-03). Sunday 1/7: Virtual event: Palestine in Israel's education system. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-01-03). Criticism LTD w/ Matt Seybold. mronline.org 
Matt Seybold joins Rob Hawkes and Scott Ferguson to discuss the political economy of literary criticism from past to present, amateur to professional. Seybold is Associate Professor of American Literature at Elmira College and Resident Scholar at the Center for Mark Twain Studies. In addition to writing and teaching in the field of literature & economics, Seybold produces and hosts The American Vandal podcast, an ever-growing collection of conversations and presentations about literature, humor, and history in America that is inspired by Mark Twain's life and legacy.
(2024-01-03). Friday 1/5: Palo Alto: Silent Vigil for Peace on Earth. indybay.org Corner of El Camino Real & Embarcadero Road | Palo Alto, CA…
(2024-01-03). Over 3,000 passengers embark on journey aboard China's homegrown large cruise ship. ecns.cn With more than 3,000 passengers aboard, China's first domestically built large cruise ship "Adora Magic City" set sail from the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port at 4: 45 p.m. local time on Monday, commencing its 7-day, 6-night maiden commercial voyage to destinations including Jeju in South Korea, Fukuoka and Nagasaki in Japan.
(2024-01-03). China's first homegrown large cruise ship starts maiden commercial voyage. ecns.cn China's first domestically built large cruise ship, the Adora Magic City, docks at the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port on Jan. 1, 2024.
(2024-01-03). Liaoning Port Group opens first South American container rout. ecns.cn The launch of this route filled the gap in direct shipping services from Dalian Port to the South American region.
(2024-01-03). Death toll of Japan earthquake rises to 48. ecns.cn Japanese rescuers battled against the clock and powerful aftershocks on Tuesday to find survivors of a major earthquake that struck on New Year's Day, killing at least 48 people and causing widespread destruction.
(2024-01-03). Members of HKSAR's seventh-term District Councils take oaths, assume office. ecns.cn All 470 newly-elected members of the seventh-term District Councils (DCs) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Monday took oaths to uphold the Basic Law of the HKSAR and bear allegiance to the HKSAR, and assumed office."ÄÄ…
(2024-01-03). Beijing starts pilot run of 6 special bus lines for medical treatment. ecns.cn
(2024-01-03). Thailand to waive visa requirements for Chinese nationals. ecns.cn Thailand will permanently waive visa requirements for Chinese citizens starting March 1, announced Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday."ÄÄ…
(2024-01-03). Killer whale mom and child make debut in Shanghai. ecns.cn A female killer whale named Cookie and her calf Cody made their appearance together at the Haichang Ocean Park in East China's Shanghai."ÄÄ…
(2024-01-03). Finding a Safe Space in My Garden. counterpunch.org 
Today is January 1, 2024; later this morning I will head to my garden plot to perform my New Year's Day Ritual. Please stay with me until the first shovel plunge into the rich soil in Halaby's God's Little Acre. With a few introductory comments, what follows are reflections first published in CounterPunch on January
(2024-01-03). 135 mln domestic trips made during China's New Year holiday. ecns.cn A total of 135 million domestic trips were recorded in China during the three-day New Year holiday from last Saturday to Monday, according to statistics released by the country's Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
(2024-01-03). Thailand, China to implement permanent visa-free scheme: PM. ecns.cn Thailand and China will implement a reciprocal permanent visa-free scheme for their citizens, said Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday, according to CCTV.
(2024-01-03). Four giant pandas to meet public in Chongqing. ecns.cn Four giant pandas, Qing Hua, Qing Lu, Qiao Yue, and Ai Lian, from the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda, recently arrived at the Chongqing Locajoy Animal Theme Park in Yongchuan District, Chongqing."ÄÄ…
(2024-01-03). Russian tourists flock to NE China's Jilin to celebrate new year. ecns.cn The city of Hunchun in northeast China's Jilin Province has recently seen a peak in the arrival of Russian tourists. More than 2,600 Russian tourists came to experience Chinese culture and taste Chinese food at Hunchun hotels to welcome the New Year on Sunday night."ÄÄ…
(2024-01-03). Cisjordania celebra día de huelga por asesinato de alto cargo de Hamás. telesurtv.net El primer ministro palestino advirtió sobre los peligros y las consecuencias que pueden resultar del asesinato de Saleh Al-Arouri.
(2024-01-03). 2023 fue el año con más homicidios en la historia de Costa Rica. telesurtv.net Por cada cien mil habitantes se promediaron 17,2 asesinatos en todo el país, autoridades locales señalan que muchos fueron enfrentamientos entre pandillas.
(2024-01-03). Fuerzas sudanesas acuerdan hoja de ruta para finalizar la guerra. telesurtv.net Los acuerdos fueron tomados durante las conversaciones que tienen lugar en Addis Abeba, capital de Etiopía.
(2024-01-03). Confirma el rescate de cinco migrantes en el norte de México. telesurtv.net El presidente López Obrador señaló que para este miércoles se espera tener más información sobre el secuestro del grupo de migrantes en Tamaulipas.
(2024-01-03). 55.5 % de los argentinos rechaza el gobierno de Javier Milei. telesurtv.net Una reciente encuesta reveló que más de la mitad de la población siente rechazo hacia las políticas "libertarias" del presidente de Argentina…
(2024-01-03). Realizan revisión médica a Rolando àÅlvarez Lagos en Nicaragua. telesurtv.net El médico certificó que los signos vitales y el estado de salud de Álvarez Lagos está bien, y no se le extrajo sangre porque había ingerido alimentos previamente.
(2024-01-03). Ascienden a 57 los muertos tras terremoto en Japón. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con la Prefectura de Ishikawa y otras fuentes locales, se cree que 24 personas murieron en la ciudad de Wajima.
(2024-01-03). Lula sanciona con vetos directrices del presupuesto brasileño. telesurtv.net La medida fue publicada en el Diario Oficial de la Unión este martes, todo ello luego que el texto fuera aprobado por el Congreso el 19 de diciembre.
(2024-01-03). Convocan una "jornada de lucha" contra los despidos en Argentina. telesurtv.net Los trabajadores del Estado buscarán plantarse el 15 enero ante las acciones de Javier Milei que dejó sin sustento a varios hogares argentinos por los despidos en los puestos públicos.
(2024-01-03). Jugadora española ratifica acusación contra expresidente federativo. telesurtv.net Este martes, Hermoso insistió en que el beso fue inesperado y en ningún momento consentido.
(2024-01-03). Ascienden a 64 los muertos tras sismo de magnitud 7.6 en Japón. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con la Prefectura de Ishikawa y otras fuentes locales, se cree que 24 personas murieron en la ciudad de Wajima.
(2024-01-03). Palestina advierte que la agresión Israelí devastará la región. telesurtv.net La funcionaria palestina, Abu Rudeina enfatizó en que estas agresiones provocan inestabilidad, ataques y desplazamiento a otros países de la zona.
(2024-01-03). 55.5% de los argentinos rechaza el gobierno de Javier Milei. telesurtv.net Una reciente encuesta reveló que más de la mitad de la población siente rechazo hacia las políticas "libertarias" del presidente de Argentina…
(2024-01-03). Evacúan a 1.500 personas por erupciones de un volcán en Indonesia. telesurtv.net El director del Centro Nacional de Información y Comunicación de Desastres, informó que han evacuado a 1.185 habitantes del pueblo de Boru y 328 del pueblo de Konga.
(2024-01-03). Accidente en India deja al menos 14 muertos y 30 heridos. telesurtv.net El suceso ocurrió al norte de India luego que un autobús colisionara contra un vehículo que transportaba mercancías.
(2024-01-03). Ejército israelí reprime a manifestantes palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes mostraban su inconformidad ante la agresión a la población civil de Gaza.
(2024-01-03). Falleció el compañero John Pilger: una voz sin mordaza. indybay.org
(2024-01-03). Denuncian segunda ola de despidos en Argentina. telesurtv.net La ATE lanzó una nueva Jornada Nacional de Lucha para el 15 de enero.
(2024-01-03). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Casi 90 días se han cumplido de los ataques de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-01-03). Enfrentamiento en Ciudad de México deja dos muertos y siete heridos. telesurtv.net El intercambio de disparos se produjo cuando los agentes de la policía se encontraban en labores de investigación.
(2024-01-03). Investigan posible ataque terrorista en Nueva York, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Producto del hecho fallecieron tres personas, incluyendo al sospechoso, identificado como Michael Avery, y cinco quedaron heridas.
(2024-01-03). Accidente aéreo deja un muerto y tres heridos en Minas Gerais, Brasil. telesurtv.net Según fuentes locales, la aeronave con matrícula PP-MMA cayó sobre las aguas de un lago en la ciudad de Capitolio.
(2024-01-03). Gobierno boliviano destaca crecimiento y estabilidad económica en 2023. telesurtv.net La economía boliviana se encuentra dentro de las de mayores crecimientos en Sudamérica.
(2024-01-03). Intensas lluvias dejan 30 evacuados en Córdoba, Argentina. telesurtv.net Los evacuados pertenecen a siete núcleos familiares y fueron alojadas provisoriamente en el Hotel Bristol.
(2024-01-03). México Zapatista: "La propiedad debe ser del pueblo y común" indybay.org México | Aniversario Zapatista: "La propiedad debe ser del pueblo y común"
(2024-01-03). Palestina rechaza secuestro de bebé en Gaza por militar israelí. telesurtv.net "El ejército de ocupación está cometiendo los crímenes más horrendos", señaló la Cancillería palestina.
(2024-01-03). Alertan sobre pacientes con cáncer sin tratamiento en Gaza. telesurtv.net El Hospital de la Amistad Palestino-Turco quedó inoperable tras los ataques sionistas.
(2024-01-03). Se desintegra caravana de migrantes en el sur de México. telesurtv.net El grupo de migrantes aceptó subirse a los autobuses del INM para viajar a la ciudad de Huixtla, en donde podrán tramitar documentos migratorios.
(2024-01-03). Renuevan alerta amarilla por niebla en partes de China. telesurtv.net Según autoridades locales, la visibilidad en varias zonas pudiera reducirse a menos de 500 metros e incluso, menos de 200.
(2024-01-03). Asesinan a concejal del municipio de Tuluá, Colombia. telesurtv.net El político, miembro del Partido Conservador, había sido reelecto el 29 de octubre de 2023 para un tercer período en el cargo.
(2024-01-03). Sismo de magnitud 5.5 sacude la prefectura japonesa de Ishikawa. telesurtv.net La Agencia Meteorológica Japonesa no emitió la alerta de tsunami tras el nuevo movimiento telúrico en la península de Noto.
(2024-01-03). Israel asesina a un alto cargo de Hamás en un ataque en Beirut. telesurtv.net El alto líder de Hamás, Saleh al-Arouri, muere en un ataque aéreo israelí al sur de Beirut.
(2024-01-03). Emiten aviso por lluvias en 16 departamentos de Perú. telesurtv.net Por otra parte, las localidades de la sierra se verán afectadas con precipitaciones acompañadas de granizo.
(2024-01-03). Colombia cerró el 2023 con un total de 95 masacres. telesurtv.net Según Indepaz, las víctimas de la masacre fueron secuestradas el pasado 28 diciembre por un grupo de hombres armados en el departamento de Nariño.
(2024-01-02). URGENT Call from Palestine to States Parties of the Genocide Convention: Support South Africa's ICJ Suit Against Israel over its Gaza Genocide. bdsmovement.net 
(2024-01-02). Health Workers in the UK Shut Down the Headquarters of a Gaza War Profiteer. portside.org
(2024-01-02). Sign CODE PINK Petition to End Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza. indybay.org Bombing Gaza is a deliberate act of genocide against the Palestinian people. | www.codepink.org/indefensible | The US has played a significant role in this by being the biggest funder of Israel's military, providing it with $3.8 billion every year, as well as currently working to send $14.5 billion more in military "aid". Despite Israel's brutal violence against Palestinians increasing this year, and the blatant genocide being carried out in Gaza now, the US has repeatedly expressed its support for the occupying forces. Now 15,000+ Palestinians have been killed by Israel since October 7. Help us move towa…
(2024-01-02). Groups Gather at Capitol in Solidarity with Bethehem, Sacramento's Sister City, Dec. 25. indybay.org Local organizations and community members read the names of children killed during this genocide by the Capitol Christmas tree off 10th St. in solidarity with the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank.
(2024-01-02). Parallel Massacres: From the Zapatistas to Wounded Knee and Gaza. indybay.org Parallel Massacres: From the Zapatistas to Wounded Knee and Gaza — Censored News Most Censored 2023. The weapons flow and its tentacles in Indian country; the violations of the sacred; and the silencing of voices for Palestine at universities in the United States were among the most censored issues in 2023. The war crimes and genocide in Palestine with U.S. funds and weapons would not be possible without the complicity of the U.S. media, which has gone from lazy chair plagiarizing to becoming a government organ serving war profiteers.
(2024-01-02). Tuesday 1/2: Gaza style 'urban renewal' for Berkeley?? indybay.org the People's Park, berkeley…
(2024-01-02). The Politics of Emergency Time and the Emerging Threat of Fascism. counterpunch.org 
The underbelly of contemporary violence is colonialism, the politics of disposability, religious fundamentalism, neoliberalism, and raw militarism. Violence seems to have engulfed the earth like a blinding sandstorm. Children are being killed en mass in Gaza, homelessness is increasingly spreading among youth in many countries, inequality exists at staggering levels, and a culture for justice has been replaced by a global culture of war. Gangster capitalism is waging a war on the working class, women's reproductive rights, gay rights, people of color, and democracy itself–brazenly wrapping itself in the discours…
(2024-01-02). NYC children's march shows Palestinian resilience. liberationnews.org 
The U.S.-Israeli bombing of Gaza is creating tomorrow's freedom fighters.
(2024-01-02). Massive march for Palestine disrupts NYC on New Years Eve. peoplesdispatch.org Thousands marched down Manhattan on New Year's Eve, on one of the largest celebrations in the city, in solidarity with Palestine. The march was organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement, the People's Forum, the ANSWER Coalition, No Tech for Apartheid, the Party for Socialism and Liberation and around a dozen other organizations in the #ShutItDown4Palestine coalition. Protesters demanded an end to Israel's genocide and siege against Gaza, an immediate ceasefire, and an end to all US funding of Israel. | Participants such as PSL Presidential Candidate Claudia de la Cruz, told Peoples Dispatch why they were partic…
(2024-01-02). US, Ben Gvir Trade Barbs Over Plan to Ethnically Cleanse Gaza. news.antiwar.com The State Department on Tuesday criticized comments from two Israeli ministers about their desire to expel Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, an idea that's favored by many officials within the Israeli government. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir both said on Monday that they wanted to "encourage the migration" …
(2024-01-02). Senior Hamas leader killed in unprecedented Israeli drone attack in Beirut. peoplesdispatch.org The last time the Israeli Air Force carried out a bombing in Beirut was in 2006, many fear the attack will escalate regional involvement in Israel's war on Gaza…
(2024-01-02). Iran deploys warship in Red Sea amidst rising tensions. peoplesdispatch.org Iranian navy's Alborz destroyer entered the Red Sea via the Bab al-Mandab on Monday, January 1. Iranian deployment comes amidst the growing tension in the region in the context of Israel's continued war in Gaza. The news of Iranian deployment to the Red Sea comes specifically a day after the US attacked three Yemeni vessels …
(2024-01-02). Israeli officials bracing for potential genocide charges as Gaza carnage escalates. nationofchange.org This development has placed Israel's military operations under intense international scrutiny.
(2024-01-02). Democracy Now! 2024-01-02 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for January 02, 2024; South Africa Files Case Against Israel at International Court of Justice over "Genocidal" War on Gaza; AIPAC vs. AOC & The Squad: Pro-Israel Lobby Group to Spend $100M to Target Progressive Lawmakers | Headlines for January 02, 2024; South Africa Files Case Against Israel at International Court of Justice over "Genocidal" War on Gaza; AIPAC vs. AOC & The Squad: Pro-Israel Lobby Group to Spend $100M to Target Progressive Lawmakers…
(2024-01-02). Israeli ministers' shocking call for mass expulsion: Gaza faces threat of forced eviction. nationofchange.org Ben-Gvir's statements have brought attention to the plight of the area's population, severely affected by a three-month bombing campaign that has displaced approximately 90 percent of the territory's residents.
(2024-01-02). Gaza under Israeli fire amidst humanitarian crisis. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jan 2 (Prensa Latina) Numerous Palestinians were killed or wounded today in Israeli bombardments against the Gaza Strip, especially around the city of Khan Yunis and several refugee camps.
(2024-01-02). Democracy Now! 2024-01-02 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for January 02, 2024; South Africa Files Case Against Israel at International Court of Justice over "Genocidal" War on Gaza; AIPAC vs. AOC & The Squad: Pro-Israel Lobby Group to Spend $100M to Target Progressive Lawmakers | Headlines for January 02, 2024; South Africa Files Case Against Israel at International Court of Justice over "Genocidal" War on Gaza; AIPAC vs. AOC & The Squad: Pro-Israel Lobby Group to Spend $100M to Target Progressive Lawmakers…
(2024-01-02). Israel's Genocide Betrays The Holocaust. popularresistance.org Israel's lebensraum master plan for Gaza, borrowed from the Nazi's depopulation of Jewish ghettos, is clear. Destroy infrastructure, medical facilities and sanitation, including access to clean water. Block shipments of food and fuel. Unleash indiscriminate industrial violence to kill and wound hundreds a day. Let starvation — the U.N. estimates that more than half a million people are already starving — and epidemics of infectious diseases, along with the daily massacres and the displacement of Palestinians from their homes, turn Gaza into a mortuary. The Palestinians are being forced to choose betwe…
(2024-01-02). Giving birth amid genocide. electronicintifada.net My mother died when I was born in 2004, during Israel's attacks on Gaza. I feared I would face a similar fate.
(2024-01-02). 'Material Support' In The Form Of Speech Can Be Criminalized. popularresistance.org Depending on when you hear this, the Rutgers/New Brunswick chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine might be the most recent campus group to be suspended for what administrators called "disruptive and disorderly conduct," and "failure to comply with university or civil authority." | SJP is a student-activist network of campus groups in support of Palestinian lives and liberation, and naturally very active now in the midst of Israeli military attacks on Gaza that, as we record, have killed some 20,000 Palestinians minimally, injuring and displacing orders of magnitude more. | Calls for a ceasefire, at least, a…
(2024-01-02). US Sinks Yemeni Boats Enforcing Red Sea Blockade Against Israel. popularresistance.org US Navy helicopters sank three Yemeni naval boats in the Red Sea, killing ten, a statement from the Ansarallah-led Yemeni Armed Forces said on 31 December. | According to the statement, the Yemeni navy fighters were killed "performing their humanitarian and moral duty" to prevent Israeli-linked ships or those heading to Israeli ports from passing through the Red Sea, "in solidarity and support for the Palestinian people." | Since the beginning of the war on Gaza on 7 October, Yemeni armed forces have attacked over 15 commercial ships either headed to Israeli ports or whose owners have links to Israel, in an effor…
(2024-01-02). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 87: Millions Worldwide Rally For Peace. popularresistance.org The world ushered in the new year with calls for peace, as demonstrators from New Zealand to Hawaii participated in the Countdown2Ceasefire campaign for a ceasefire in Gaza. | A number of countries canceled or minimized New Year's Eve celebrations in solidarity with Palestinians, as bombs continue to fall on the Gaza Strip nearly three months on since October 7. | Thousands of Palestinians took to the streets of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, holding banners with the names of thousands killed by Israeli forces in Gaza and calling for national unity. | In Beirut, protesters marched to support Palestinians and…
(2024-01-02). Health Workers Shut Down Headquarters Of A Gaza War Profiteer. popularresistance.org Last week, hundreds of UK health workers shut down the central London headquarters of US tech giant and spy firm Palantir to disrupt its business. Their mass picket aims to blockade entry to and exit from the building in protest against National Health Service (NHS) England awarding a £330 million contract to Palantir, a company that professes to be keeping the Israeli government "armed and ahead" in its ongoing bombardment of Gaza, including Israel's systematic targeting of health care facilities, health workers, and patients. | Palantir specializes in artificial intelligence—powered military and sur…
(2024-01-02). Headlines for January 2, 2024. democracynow.org Death Toll in Gaza Tops 22,000 as Biden Bypasses Congress to Send More Munitions to Israel, Israel Kills Five Palestinians in West Bank; Seventh Palestinian Dies in Israeli Jail Since Oct. 7, South African Files Genocide Case Against Israel at International Court of Justice, Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Part of Netanyahu's Judicial Reform, Pro-Palestine Protests Disrupt Rose Bowl & JFK Airport, U.S. Kills 10 Houthi Fighters as Tensions Grows in Red Sea, Putin Vows to Intensify Strikes on Ukraine After 25 Die in Missile Attack on Russian City, Death Toll from Japanese Earthquake at 48 as Rescue Efforts Con…
(2024-01-02). Israel Rebuffs South Africa's International Court of Justice Case Filing. truthout.org South Africa has filed a case at the main judicial body for the United Nations, the International Court of Justice in The Hague, accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. "I believe South Africa will win an order against Israel to cease and desist from committing all acts of genocide against the Palestinians," says Francis Boyle, an international human rights lawyer who won two requests at… |
(2024-01-02). 'Progressive' Jewish organizations have abandoned Palestine. It's time to abandon them. mondoweiss.net 
Jewish organizations that pride themselves on progressivism have been silent on Israel's genocide in Gaza. There must be a reckoning with "progressive" Jewish complicity in Israel's unspeakable crimes, and that reckoning begins from within.
(2024-01-02). The Economic Incentive: Blocking Israel's Supply Chain. dissidentvoice.org If demography is destiny, as Auguste Comte tells us, then economics must be current, pinching reality. The Israel-Gaza conflict is invigorating a global protest movement against the state of Israel which is seeing various manifestations. From an economic standpoint, Israel can be seen as vulnerable in terms of global supply lines, potentially at the mercy …
(2024-01-02). City of Sydney Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza. greenleft.org.au
(2024-01-02). War on Gaza: Will South Africa prosecute its citizens fighting for Israel? middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Will South Africa prosecute its citizens fighting for Israel? | Scores of South Africans have fought for Israel over the past two decades, but no soldier has ever been charged for violating the law. Experts say the situation is unlikely to change | Tue, 01/02/2024 – 07: 39 | Israeli soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip in a handout picture released by the Israeli army, 2 January 20…
(2024-01-02). Analysts Warn of Escalation Risk Following Drone Strike Death of Hamas Leader. truthout.org Fears of an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah intensified Tuesday after an Israeli drone strike reportedly killed a senior Hamas official in the Lebanese capital of Beirut, an attack likely to further enflame a region reeling from Israel's catastrophic assault on Gaza. Citing three unnamed security sources and Lebanese news outlets, Reuters reported that an Israeli drone attack on an office… |
(2024-01-02). Israeli Ministers' Comments About Mass Evictions in Gaza Alarm Observers. truthout.org Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Monday said the Netanyahu government should "encourage the migration" of Gazans out of the besieged Palestinian enclave, which has been devastated by a three-month bombing campaign that has internally displaced around 90% of the territory's population. "This is a correct, just, moral, and humane solution," Ben-Gvir said during a meeting of his… |
(2024-01-02). Are Israel and the U.S. Caught In A Quagmire? sonar21.com 
We are closing in on the 3 month anniversary since Hamas launched the October 7 attack on Israeli military positions and kibbutzim that bordered the Gaza strip and Israel is no closer to destroying Hamas or freeing the hostages snatched by Hamas. Meanwhile, the United States has ordered the USS Gerald Ford Carrier Strike Group to head home after patrolling the Red Sea and flexing sea-muscle in an effort to intimidate Yemen. In short, both Israel and the United States are admitting that pure military power cannot change the situation in Gaza or the Red Sea. | Let's start with the evidence that Israel is star…
(2024-01-02). War on Gaza: Hezbollah vows retaliation over Israel's killing of senior Hamas leader in Beirut. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Hezbollah vows retaliation over Israel's killing of senior Hamas leader in Beirut | Lebanese group says 'finger on the trigger' after drone strike killed Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut neighbourhood of Dahiyeh | Tue, 01/02/2024 – 21: 54 | Hezbollah fighters attend funeral of comrade killed in southern Lebanon in cross-border fire with Israeli troops, on 21 December 2023 in Markaba, Lebanon (AFP)…
(2024-01-02). War on Gaza: Palestinians condemn 'kidnap' of infant girl by Israeli officer. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Palestinians condemn 'kidnap' of infant girl by Israeli officer | An Israeli soldier revealed last week that an officer took a Palestinian infant from Gaza after air strikes likely claimed the lives of her family
| Tue, 01/02/2024 – 13: 30 | Israeli soldiers are photographed in the Gaza Strip on 30 December 2023 (Reuters) | The Palestinian foreign ministry condemned on Tuesday the "kid…
(2024-01-02). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 88: Israeli army kills 4,000 students in Gaza, detains hundreds in torture camps. mondoweiss.net 
Israel's opposition welcomes Supreme Court ruling against Netanyahu's law restricting judicial powers. Israeli forces kill four Palestinians in a single West Bank village, and a seventh Palestinian prisoner dies in Israeli prisons.
(2024-01-02). How One British Business Could Stop Israeli Jets Bombing Gaza. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-02). As Israel Razed Gaza, It Also Fueled Record Death Toll in West Bank in 2023. truthout.org As Israel carries out its current genocidal assault of Gaza, it has dramatically escalated violence in the West Bank, where the Israeli occupation killed Palestinians last year at a pace not seen in modern history of the region, a new UN report finds. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), 2023 was the deadliest year for Palestinians in the West Bank and… |
(2024-01-02). With 70 Percent of Gaza Homes Destroyed, Biden Approves $147M Israel Arms Sale. truthout.org Israel's U.S.-sponsored ethnic cleansing campaign in Gaza has destroyed 70 percent of homes in the area in less than three months, according to a report released last week as the U.S. State Department announced that it is once again bypassing Congress to send more arms to Israel. According to a Wall Street Journal report released on Saturday, by mid-December, Israel's bombardment had destroyed… |
(2024-01-02). South Africa Files Case Against Israel at International Court of Justice over "Genocidal" War on Gaza. democracynow.org 
South Africa has filed a case at the main judicial body for the United Nations, the International Court of Justice in The Hague, accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. "I believe South Africa will win an order against Israel to cease and desist from committing all acts of genocide against the Palestinians," says Francis Boyle, an international human rights lawyer who won two requests at the ICJ under the Genocide Convention of 1948 for provisional protection on behalf of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina against Yugoslavia. Boyle says Israel has a history of listening to the United State…
(2024-01-02). Gaza health ministry briefs WHO delegation on health situation. muslimmirror.com Tel Aviv: Gaza Deputy Minister of Health Dr Yousef Abu Al-Rish on Monday briefed the Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator in Palestine McGoldrick and the World Health Organization (WHO) delegation about the catastrophic health situation in Gaza. The Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator and the WHO accompanying delegation are on a visit to Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis …
(2024-01-02). UK must not play any role in displacement of Gazans: Palestinian envoy. muslimmirror.com ANKARA : The head of the Palestinian mission to the UK expressed indignation Monday over a report that Israel intends to use former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to mediate with Western countries to persuade them to take in refugees from the Gaza Strip after the war. "Israeli media has reported that former British PM …
(2024-01-02). Jews and Arabs stand together against war and racism in Israel. greenleft.org.au 
Standing Together is a Jewish-Arab social movement in Israel, organising against racism and occupation and for equality and social justice. Its national field organiser Uri Weltmann spoke to Green Left's Federico Fuentes about its response to Israel's war on Gaza and anti-Arab racism within Israel.
(2024-01-02). War on Gaza: Israel bombs Palestine Red Crescent building, as genocide probe looms. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-01-02). Health Care Workers and War in the Middle East. jamanetwork.com To the Editor As physicians who worked in many hospitals in Gaza, we are deeply concerned about the recent Viewpoint titled "Health Professionals and War in the Middle East." The night following the publication of this article, the Israeli military conducted large-scale attacks on Gaza's hospitals, including Al-Rantisi (the only pediatric cancer center in Gaza) and Gaza Psychiatric and Al-Shifa hospitals (the largest hospitals in Gaza). These attacks killed and injured patients and health care workers, and internally displaced refugees. Since October 7, Israel targeted a total of 135 health care facilities, and 2…
(2024-01-02). Health Care Workers and War in the Middle East. jamanetwork.com To the Editor We write to respond to a recent Viewpoint, taking issue with its substantial omissions regarding the humanitarian crisis and war crimes occurring in Gaza.
(2024-01-02). Israeli Aggression Claims Lives in Gaza Strip: Women and Children Among the Victims. english.almanar.com.lb 
On the 88th day of the Israeli occupation's war in the Gaza Strip, devastating news emerged from the region. Media in Gaza reported that the Israeli aggression had taken the lives of numerous Palestinians, including innocent women and children. Day 88 | Heavy rain comes down on displaced families in Jabaliya throughout the night …
(2024-01-02). Palestinian Resistance Continues for 88th Day Against Israeli Aggression. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Palestinian resistance in the Gaza Strip continued for the 88th consecutive day in response to the Israeli aggression, with clashes and rocket attacks taking place. This has occurred amidst continuous American support for 'Israel' and silence from Western countries and some Arab regimes. Recently, AL-Qassam Brigades targeted a Zionist Merkava tank and a …
(2024-01-02). Hezbollah Attacks More Israeli Occupation Sites in Northern Palestine. 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 on Tuesday striking the Zionist occupation sites near Lebanon border. Hezbollah military media issued consecutive statements to illustrate the attacks and their outcomes. The first statement affirmed that …
(2024-01-02). Hezbollah Mourns Martyr Arouri: Our Fighters' Fingers are on the Trigger. english.almanar.com.lb 
Hezbollah issued late Tuesday a statement which mourns the Deputy Head of Hamas Resistance Movement Saleh Al-Arouri who embraced martyrdom a number of his comrades on the way to Al-Quds. Hezbollah offered condolences to Hamas, the brave fighters of Al-Qssam Brigades, the locals of the steadfast Gaza, Al-Quds, and wounded West Bank, and all the …
(2024-01-02). Campaigning against war and racism inside Israel after October 7. links.org.au Uri Weltmann discusses about Standing Together have responded to Netanyahu's latest war on Gaza.
(2024-01-02). SA approaches ICJ. sanews.gov.za SA approaches ICJ | South Africa has approached the International Court of Justice, under the Genocide Convention, with respect to acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza. | In a statement, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) said South Africa was "gravely concerned with the plight of civilians caught in the present Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip due to the indiscriminate use of force and forcible removal of inhabitants". | It said that as a State Party to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, South Africa is under a treat…
(2024-01-02). Palestine solidarity activists disrupt Cambridge MA City Council meeting to demand ceasefire in Gaza. youtube.com 
(2024-01-02). Two headline acts at San Antonio's official NYE celebration call for a ceasefire in Gaza. youtube.com 
(2024-01-02). A Voice for the Oppressed: John Pilger, Radical Journalist and Documentarian. scheerpost.com By KJ Noh / CounterPunch A bright star in the firmament of justice has gone out. One of the greatest journalists of our era has passed away. John Pilger was always on the side of the oppressed. He denounced Empire and all its violent predations—war, genocide, exploitation—as well as its endless lies and propaganda. Till his death, …
(2024-01-02). Stephen Fry's "Alternative Christmas Message" of peace, goodwill and a blind eye to Israeli genocide. wsws.org The greatest crime in the world today is being perpetrated by Israel against the Palestinians, and Fry barely mentions it.
(2024-01-02). Ethnic cleansing is Israel's real war aim. electronicintifada.net Genocide court case attests to rising international pressure.
(2024-01-02). 1st January AD 2024: The Genocide in Palestine and the Fascist Continuum: Nuremberg 2 Now! globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-02). A Message to Israeli, U.S. and NATO Soldiers and Pilots: It's Genocide, "Disobey Unlawful Orders, Abandon the Battlefield" globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-02). A Message to Israeli, U.S. and NATO Soldiers and Pilots: It's Genocide, "Disobey Unlawful Orders, Abandon the Battlefield" globalresearch.ca It is not through negotiations with Netanyahu & Biden, that we will be able to put an end to the genocide. What is required is a campaign which enables Israeli, U.S. & NATO combatants To Disobey Unlawful Orders…
(2024-01-02). Video: Abdul-Rahman al-Bahsh's father speaks on the torture and abuse of prisoners and his son's martyrdom. samidoun.net As the new year dawns on 2024, amid the ongoing Zionist genocide in occupied Palestine — and the heroic resistance confronting the occupation war machine — the Israeli occupation forces are continuing their war on the Palestinian detainees and the prisoners' movement. On 1 January 2024, 23-year-old Palestinian detainee, Abdul-Rahman Bassem Al-Bahsh was assassinated by …
(2024-01-02). They're Calling Ethnic Cleansing "Voluntary Migration" Now. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2024-01-02). West Bank: 5 Palestinians Martyred in Violent IOF Raids. english.almanar.com.lb 
Five Palestinian youths were tragically killed by gunfire from Israeli occupation forces (IOF) during a series of raids in the West Bank. The incident occurred in the Safha area, west of the town of Azzun, and east of Qalqilya. Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, known as the Louyouth al-Majd or Lions of Glory, have mourned the loss …
(2024-01-02). Palestine culture endangered by Israeli aggression. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jan 2 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Ministry of Culture today accused Israel of unleashing a campaign of extermination directed against the sector and the historical heritage in the occupied territories.
(2024-01-02). Hezbollah wages an aerial attack on the headquarters of Israeli military Command 91 in Eliet (Northeastern Safed) with a combat drone which hit its target accurately: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-02). Hezbollah mourns Hamas Deputy Chief Martyr Sheikh Saleh Arouri: Israeli crime will reinforce the resistance commitment to struggle until reaching victory and liberation: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-02). Hezbollah: Arouri assassination in Beirut's Dahiyeh is a serious aggression on Lebanon and won't go unanswered. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-02). Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Beirut strike. electronicintifada.net Assassination is a "serious escalation that will elicit retaliation from Hizballah," says Lebanon expert.
(2024-01-01). Five countries formally join BRICS. ecns.cn The BRICS memberships of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Ethiopia officially took effect on Monday.
(2024-01-02). The BRICS trade alliance expands. america.cgtn.com 
The BRICS trade alliance has doubled its size, starting this Tuesday. | Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa have been joined by five more countries to create a powerhouse that represents nearly half the world's population.
(2024-01-02). Five countries formally join BRICS. ecns.cn The BRICS memberships of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Ethiopia officially took effect on Monday.
(2024-01-02). UK: Starmer outlines Labour's militarist agenda, including use of nuclear weapons. wsws.org UK Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer and his Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey ended the year with a trip to NATO's Tapa base in Estonia.
(2024-01-02). Pakistan, India Uphold Tradition of Exchanging Nuclear Lists. themedialine.org 
(2024-01-02). The Engineered Destruction and Political Fragmentation of Iraq. "America's Third War against Iraq" initiated by Obama. globalresearch.ca The objective is to engineer a civil war in Iraq, in which both sides are controlled indirectly by US-NATO. The scenario is to arm and equip them, on both sides, finance them with advanced weapons systems and then "let them fight".
(2024-01-02). Jan 2, 2024. sitrepworld.info Platoon Soundtrack — Adagio for Strings The Great Clarification, by James Howard Kunstler US Foreign Policy Is a Scam Built on Corruption, by Jeffrey D. Sachs Is It Over Yet? Dissecting capitalism, by Michael Hudson, Radhika Desai (Transcript) The War Party Tantrum, by Matt Taibbi Tributes Pour in For John Pilger — Consortium News The End of Free Speech? by John Leake The China Convergence: Yes, the West is becoming more like China, by N.S. Lyons Happy Days Are Here Again? by Bill Astore 1984/2024 — the hidden hope in Orwell's warning, by Paul Cudenec Newyear's resolution: "be…
(2024-01-02). From Prison, Assange Expresses Regret That WikiLeaks Can No Longer Expose War Crimes. thedissenter.org 
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(2024-01-02). Five new countries, including Saudi Arabia and Iran, formally join BRICS. peoplesdispatch.org Members of the expanded BRICS bloc have declared to work for multilateral regimes and multipolarity against the attempts to create hegemony and dominance in the world politics…
(2024-01-02). YEAR IN REVIEW: The Independent top 10 stories — BRICS summit in South Africa. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The number 7 most read story on The Independent website in 2023 was 'South Africa invites leaders from all African countries to BRICS summit'. South Africa invites leaders from all African countries to BRICS summit Share on: WhatsApp…
(2024-01-02). Oppenheimer, atomic bombings and the ethical responsibility of scientists. greenleft.org.au
(2024-01-02). War In Sudan Engulfs Agricultural Heartland Amid Record Hunger. popularresistance.org Agricultural production has come to a halt in Sudan's breadbasket, Gezira. This is at a time when hunger in the war-torn country is at the highest level ever recorded during the harvest season between October and February, with nearly 40% of the population facing "acute hunger." | The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) are on the retreat after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) stormed across Gezira last week, disrupting harvest in this State which produces half of all the wheat grown in Sudan. | Farmers are too terrified to return to their fields, and have in some areas "gone so far as to flood canals and sacrifice their h…
(2024-01-02). EXCLUSIVE: Murders, Rapes, Hangings Rampant in War-Torn Sudan, Smuggled Birth Control Pills Draw Premium. themedialine.org
(2024-01-02). Sudanese Paramilitary Leader 'Hemedti' Dagalo Appears on African Tour. themedialine.org
(2024-01-02). Montana's TikTok ban gets blocked. america.cgtn.com 
January 1st is traditionally a day when a host of new laws take effect across the U.S. | One such law passed in April banned the use of the social media app TikTok in the state of Montana. | But despite the turn of the calendar page, it will not become reality. CGTN's Hendrik Sybrandy explains.
(2024-01-02). Thousands attempt the journey to the U.S. in a migrant caravan. america.cgtn.com 
Heading into the new year, mass migration remains a key issue in the Americas. | U.S. Customs and Border Protection says in December, U.S. border agents registered more than 300,000 encounters with undocumented migrants. | As CGTN's Franc Contreras reports from Mexico's southern state of Chiapas, large numbers of migrant travelers continue making their way north.
(2024-01-02). Biden Administration Will Sue Texas If Anti-Immigrant Law Takes Effect. truthout.org The Justice Department notified Texas on Thursday that it would sue if the state implements SB4, a bill that authorizes local and state law enforcement to arrest undocumented migrants at the border and allows Texas judges to issue deportation orders. Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed SB4 into law in December and Texas officials are expected to begin enforcement of the law in March. "This is an extreme… |
(2024-01-02). The Healing Power of Tango. counterpunch.org 
Few musical styles are associated with a country as the tango is with Argentina, where it was born. Tango evolved slowly, following the great immigration waves to Argentina in the late 1880s. Tango resulted from the fusion of different rhythms: the "candomblé" (of South American Blacks), the Cuban "habanera;" brought to Argentina in the nineteenth
(2024-01-02). China sees surge in New Year holiday cross-border trips. ecns.cn China's border-check agencies saw nearly 5.18 million inbound and outbound trips during the three-day New Year holiday from Saturday to Monday, representing a massive year-on-year increase, the National Immigration Administration said Tuesday."ÄÄ…
(2024-01-02). Argentina's Largest Trade Union Announces General Strike. popularresistance.org The General Confederation of Labor (CGT), Argentina's largest labor union, has called for a general strike and a march to the Congress on January 24, 2024 to protest against President Javier Milei's Decree of Necessity and Urgency and the "Omnibus Bill" that grants absolute powers to the far-right president to govern for two years bypassing the Congress. | On Thursday, December 28, the CGT, which is the common platform for the largest labor unions of Argentina, announced the general strike against Milei's neoliberal policies which "intend to drown the country in economic and political instability."
(2024-01-02). Iraq's Islamic Resistance Continues Striking US Military Bases. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq announced on Monday new operations against an American military bases, vowing more attacks on the US occupation forces. In a statement, Iraq's Islamic Resistance indicated that its fighters attacked the occupation base known as "Green Village" in Syrian depth using drones. A second statement indicated that Iraq's Islamic Resistance fighters …
(2024-01-02). Yemen's Houthis Become Today's Red Sea Version of the 'Barbary Pirates'. counterpunch.org 
When my husband and I were producing the pro-West Beirut (Lebanon) Daily Star, one of Yemen's tyrannical kings was ruling from an elaborate barber's chair. Its few exports were chiefly coffee, cotton, and hides, but also postage stamps for international collectors. One of its most infamous imports we interviewed was California's outspoken and dramatic ex-patriot
(2024-01-02). China and neighbors set to strengthen relations. ecns.cn The year 2023 witnessed fruitful outcomes of collaboration between China and its neighboring countries, experts said, predicting such cooperation will continue to deepen comprehensively in 2024.
(2024-01-02). Machi Betiana's return to the rewe. pressenza.com The Mapuche people need to live in their territory to exist. This is how it is for the Lof Lafken Winkul Mapu. However, and despite being an enshrined right, according to National Parks, judges and prosecutors functional to economic power, this is not viable. | The talks held with the Argentine government to resolve the conflict have turned out to be a farce. In the last one, on 1 June 2023, the recognition of the rewe as sacred territory was achieved, and the return of the machi and her closest collaborators was agreed. After six months of waiting for the agreement to be formalised in writing, on 5 December, Bet…
(2024-01-02). Workers made history in 2023, but it's make or break in 2024. peoplesworld.org 
There is no question that 2023 was a year of record-setting victories for U.S. workers and their unions, with unprecedented numbers winning drives to unionize their workplaces and huge increases in public support for labor unions and for the right of workers to unionize. It is reasonable to expect that these victories will continue in …
(2024-01-02). Election violence erupts in Bangladesh in Ruling party; clashes and attacks on candidates reported. muslimmirror.com By Muhammad Shoaib The main opposition party in Bangladesh, BNP, boycotted the national election scheduled for January 7th, turning the election uncontested. Meanwhile, due to pressure on the Sheikh Hasina government, especially from Western countries, particularly the United States, to make elections competitive and participatory and to ensure transparency in the upcoming elections, Sheikh Hasina …
(2024-01-02). Election violence erupts in Bangladesh; Ruling party clashes and attacks on candidates reported. muslimmirror.com By Muhammad Shoaib The main opposition party in Bangladesh, BNP, boycotted the national election scheduled for January 7th, turning the election uncontested. Meanwhile, due to pressure on the Sheikh Hasina government, especially from Western countries, particularly the United States, to make elections competitive and participatory and to ensure transparency in the upcoming elections, Sheikh Hasina …
(2024-01-02). Optimizing Interventions for Early Childhood. jamanetwork.com Early childhood is a critical period for development. The estimated costs of children not reaching their full developmental potential during this period are high and persist throughout life, including lower economic productivity and poorer health. Attaining full developmental potential has been recognized as the right of every child, and investing in early childhood development is key to breaking intergenerational cycles of poverty, increasing human capital, and improving population health and well-being. Yet the most recent estimates indicate that about 43% of children younger than 5 years in low- and middle-inc…
(2024-01-02). Strike wave building in Northern Ireland as Stormont crisis drags on. wsws.org Transport workers in Northern Ireland brought the entire public network in the six counties to a halt on four separate days in the run up to Christmas.
(2024-01-02). Monday 1/22: CFA & IBT 2010 Members Announce January 22-26 Statewide Strike At All CSU Campuses. indybay.org This strike will take place at all CSU campuses in California from January 22 to January 26.
(2024-01-02). Israeli Drone Strike in Beirut Kills Senior Hamas Official. news.antiwar.com An Israeli drone strike hit a Hamas office in Beirut on Tuesday, killing at least six people, including a senior Hamas official, Lebanese media has reported. A US official told The Washington Post that Israel was responsible for the strike that killed Saleh al-Arouri, the deputy chief of Hamas's political bureau. The Israeli attack on …
(2024-01-02). Suspected Israeli Drone Strike in Beirut Kills Senior Hamas Official. news.antiwar.com Lebanese media is reporting that an Israeli drone strike hit a Hamas office in Beirut, killing four people, including a senior Hamas official. If confirmed, the Israeli attack on the Lebanese capital marks a significant escalation and could provoke a major war. "Four people were martyred and a number of others injured when the Hamas …
(2024-01-02). In Contempt #36: Hunger Strikes at Red Onion Prison and NWDC, Eric King Released. itsgoingdown.org 
In this column, we present our monthly roundup of political prisoner, prison rebel, and repression news, happenings, announcements, action and analysis. Packed in as always are updates, fundraisers, and birthdays. There's a lot happening, so let's dive right in! New Year's Eve Noise Demos This new year's eve, people in over 20 cities across the…
(2024-01-02). Israel carries out a drone strike in Beirut, assassinating senior Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri. youtube.com 
(2024-01-02). Western Imperialist Nations As The Greatest Enemy Of Humanity. popularresistance.org In November, 2023, a delegation from the US Peace Council traveled to China for meetings at the invitation of the Chinese People's Association for Peace and Disarmament. Ajamu Baraka, who participated in that delegation, speaks with Clearing the FOG about what he witnessed and the contrasts between US/Western and Chinese approaches to development, diplomacy and global security. He also discusses the broader conflicts in the world, particularly in Western Asia, the fall of US hegemony, the black radical tradition's definition of peace and the Peoples-Centered Human Rights Framework. Baraka advises us to understand…
(2024-01-02). Somalia Should Negotiate A "Dignified Divorce" With Somaliland As Soon As Possible. thealtworld.com
(2024-01-02). British Defense Minister Says UK Ready to Take 'Direct Action' Against the Houthis. news.antiwar.com British Defense Minister Grant Shapps has said the UK is willing to take "direct action" against Yemen's Houthis over attacks on Israel-linked commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Writing in The Telegraph, Shapps pointed to a recent incident where a British warship shot down a Houthi drone. He said the interception was "the first time …
(2024-01-02). Report: Israel Rejected Hamas Offer on New Hostage Deal. news.antiwar.com Israel rejected an offer made by Hamas through Qatari and Egyptian mediators on a new hostage deal, Axios reported on Monday. Citing unnamed Israeli officials, the report said Israel received the offer on Sunday and conveyed that it was "unacceptable" the following day. The proposal included a three-phase process that would have started with Israel …
(2024-01-02). The UK Has 'Nothing' Left in Its Military Stockpiles After Arming Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The UK has "nothing" left in its military stockpiles after sending weapons to Ukraine, The Times of London reported on Sunday, citing an anonymous Ukrainian military source. The report said British and other European officials were "cranking through the gears" to ramp up weapons production to continue fueling the proxy war even though it's clear …
(2024-01-02). Israel has killed 50 people in my village. electronicintifada.net My village is a part of me, and Israel is killing it.
(2024-01-02). How Israel killed a disabled man. electronicintifada.net Muhammad al-Salak had lost his three children in a 2014 massacre.
(2024-01-02). Booked Up: the 10 Best Books of 2023. counterpunch.org 
Spyfail: Foreign Spies, Moles, Saboteurs, and the Collapse of America's Counterintelligence James Bamford (Twelve) The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History Ned Blackhawk (Yale) Doing Harm: How the World's Largest Psychological Association Lost Its Way in the War on Terror Roy J. Edelson (McGill-Queen's University Press) Crossings How Road Ecology is
(2024-01-02). Fake Intellectuals Working For Think Tanks Funded By the Arms Industry Are Driving Support For War After War After War. covertactionmagazine.com Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, Ukraine, Russia, China, and Now Iran A few days after the October 7 attacks in northern Israel, The Atlantic Council ran an inflammatory article on its website by Jonathan Panikoff, a former deputy national intelligence officer, entitled "It doesn't matter whether Iran planned the Hamas attack—Tehran is still to blame."[1] The …
(2024-01-02). John Pilger and the Nobel Anonymous. counterpunch.org 
John Pilger, a very influential and pioneering journalist and commentator, has died. I talk about him and his longtime partner David Munro in my new book Pisces Moon: The Dark Arts of Empire. went into Cambodia in 1979 and filmed a riveting documentary. Very brave men. People who showed people like me how to do it.
(2024-01-02). John Pilger (1939-2023). mronline.org 
A bright star in the firmament of justice has gone out. One of the greatest journalists of our era
(2024-01-02). John Pilger — Campaigning Journalist, Film-maker, Author and Fervent Critic of US and British Foreign Policy. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-02). The World Has Lost John Pilger. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-02). Vale John Pilger, at times a near-lone voice for truth against power. greenleft.org.au
(2024-01-02). Silencing the Lambs. How Propaganda Works. John Pilger, His Legacy Will Live. globalresearch.ca "Today, the most profitable wars have their own brand. They are called 'forever wars': Afghanistan, Palestine, Iraq, Libya, Yemen and now Ukraine. All are based on a pack of lies." John Pilger…
(2024-01-02). John Pilger: A Giant Muckraker Dies at 84. thiscantbehappening.net One of my three journalist mentors, John Pilger, died December 30, 2023, of pulmonary fibrosis. I first knew of his work when he covered the US's aggressive dirty war (with Australia's active support) against Vietnam-Cambodia-Laos when I was an anti-war activist in the United States. As Jeremy Corbyn wrote about him, "John gave a voice … |
(2024-01-02). January Update For Dissenter Paid Subscribers. thedissenter.org
(2024-01-02). Belgian women's rights platform Zelle resolves to continue struggle for equality and against discrimination. peoplesdispatch.org The Belgian progressive women's rights group, Zelle, vowed to continue the struggle against femicide, harassment against women, and other forms discrimination and oppression…
(2024-01-02). Iran deploys warship in Red Sea amidst rising tensions. peoplesdispatch.org Iranian navy's Alborz destroyer The news of Iranian deployment to the Red Sea comes specifically a day after the US attacked three Yemeni vessels in the area, killing at least 10 soldiers. | The US, which recently launched an international maritime alliance called Operation Prosperity Guardian, claimed on Sunday that its helicopters a…
(2024-01-02). Senior Hamas leader killed in unprecedented Israeli drone attack in Beirut. peoplesdispatch.org Six people are reported dead following a drone attack on a Hamas office in a Southern suburb of Beirut on January 2, 2024. One of the confirmed dead was the Deputy Chief of the movement's Political Bureau, Saleh al-Arouri, prompting many to term the attack a targeted assassination. Al-Arouri was a founder of Hamas' armed …
(2024-01-02). Pepe Escobar: Ukraine's Army is DESTROYED and Russia is Ready to End it. thealtworld.com Geopolitical analyst and journalist Pepe Escobar explains how Russia's successful military operation against Ukraine has led to a massive crisis within Kiev's political and military superstructure. This video breaks it all down.
(2024-01-02). Reimagining Economics Education. popularresistance.org
(2024-01-02). Could 'sneaky, conniving' Democrats help pump 'Trump the Dictator' surges after setbacks? nationofchange.org For now, it's grin and bear it time, enduring one more round of crazed Trumpism until the zombie is declared dead and buried.
(2024-01-02). Friday 1/5: San Jose: Peace Vigil — Call for Ceasefire + Diplomacy Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Is. indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-01-02). Friday 1/26: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Call for Ceasefire Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-01-02). Peace in all lands: community of Sant'Egidio remembers victims of all wars. pressenza.com Today, Jan. 1, on the occasion of the 57th World Day of Peace, expressing its support for Pope Francis' message "Artificial Intelligence and Peace," the Community of Sant'Egidio invited people to start the new year by remembering all the lands in the North and South of the world that are waiting for an end to war and terrorism, starting with the painful conflict still open in Ukraine and the one between Israel and Hamas, which marked the last months of this year. | At St. Peter's Square, while waiting for the Angelus, placards were displayed with the names of countries and regions of the world where there are sti…
(2024-01-02). Local activist interview on KALX radio in Berkeley. indybay.org Photo of Lynda Carson in front of Subway Guitars holding a handmade guitar she built in the guitar workshop of Master Luthier, Ervin Somogyi.
(2024-01-02). Saturday 1/20: Women's March 2024: Nationwide Marches & Rallies for Reproductive Freedom & Democracy. indybay.org Find a march, rally, and/or action near you: action.womensmarch.com/calendars/bigger-than-roe-january-2024 | Women's March website: www.womensmarch.com/…
(2024-01-02). How Israel is Pushing "Antisemitism" Instead of "Resistance to Occupation." indybay.org Its not about Jews, its about Israelis…
(2024-01-02). Climate Change Cartoons. indybay.org I draw cartoons, about half of which address progressive political topics. Attached are several related to climate change.
(2024-01-02). Saturday 1/6: The Darwinian case for socializing habitat values: the walking tour. indybay.org the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | (meet in the lobby)…
(2024-01-02). Friday 1/5: RACCOON protest – we demand SF Supervisors adopt Ceasefire Now + End US Aid to Israel. indybay.org Front steps of San Francisco City Hall…
(2024-01-02). Full text of President Xi Jinping's 2024 New Year message. ecns.cn
(2024-01-02). Xi's 2024 New Year address: solid, robost steps and plenty real achievements. ecns.cn In 2023, we have continued to forge ahead with resolve and tenacity. We have gone through the test of winds and rains, have seen beautiful scenes unfolding on the way, and have made plenty real achievements. We will remember this year as one of hard work and perseverance. Going forward, we have full confidence in the future.
(2024-01-02). Xi's 2024 New Year address: peace, development, unity and cooperation. ecns.cn While pursuing its development, China has also embraced the world and fulfilled its responsibility as a major country.
(2024-01-02). My Memory of ChinaÔΩúRobert Kuhn: China's initiatives offer an enlightened, new vision for building a better world. ecns.cn Sharing his prospect for 2024 with China News Network, Robert Kuhn, chairman of the Kuhn Foundation, said that he "focuses on China's increasing international engagement."
(2024-01-02). Mutual Aid Inside: How Incarcerated Communities Survive Together. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-02). Xi's 2024 New Year address: solid, robust steps and plenty real achievements. ecns.cn In 2023, we have continued to forge ahead with resolve and tenacity. We have gone through the test of winds and rains, have seen beautiful scenes unfolding on the way, and have made plenty real achievements. We will remember this year as one of hard work and perseverance. Going forward, we have full confidence in the future.
(2024-01-02). Saturday 1/6: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…
(2024-01-02). Saturday 1/6: Petaluma: Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Corner of Petaluma Blvd and East Washington | Petaluma, CA…
(2024-01-02). Monday 1/8: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace. indybay.org
(2024-01-02). Monday 1/15: Palestine Rights Contingent in MLK March. indybay.org Sac City College | 3835 Freeport Blvd | Sacramento, CA…
(2024-01-02). Sunday 1/7: Monterey Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Windows on the Bay Park, Del Monte Beach | Monterey, CA…
(2024-01-02). Tuesday 1/2: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2024-01-02). Wednesday 1/3: Sacramento Families for Free Palestine Rally. indybay.org World Peace Rose Garden | 15th St & L St | Sacramento, CA…
(2024-01-02). Sunday 1/14: Personal Sustainability Discussion & Lunch. indybay.org Pla Daek Thai Esan Food | 4133 Piedmont Avenue | Oakland, CA 94611…
(2024-01-02). We Did It! Thank You for Helping Us Surpass our Fundraising Goal; We Couldn't Have Done it Without You! scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-02). 5am Tues: Stop Bulldozing of People's Park! indybay.org UC Berkeley wants to build student housing where protests and community events have been held by the local community for over 50 years. Come out and stop the bulldozers!
(2024-01-02). Year in Review: How the Vallejo Police Union Won in 2023. indybay.org Vallejo also struggled to contend with homelessness and declining attendance in schools…
(2024-01-02). Biblical & DNA Proof Palestinians' Rights To Land Between The River & The Sea! CEASE FIRE! indybay.org Biblical & DNA Proof of Palestinians' Rights To Land Between the River & The Sea! CEASE FIRE! CEASE FIRE NOW!!! Modern DNA tests prove half of Palestinians descended from ABRAHAM!!!
(2024-01-01). Nation's shipbuilders chart exciting waters. ecns.cn China's first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, embarked on its maiden voyage on Monday, when it left Shanghai for destinations in Northeast Asia.
(2024-01-01). At least 6 dead after huge earthquake rocks Japan on New Year's Day. ecns.cn The powerful earthquake that hit central Japan on New Year's Day killed at least six people, as police and local authorities early on Tuesday reported cases of bodies being pulled from the rubble of collapsed buildings.
(2024-01-02). Mainland criticizes Taiwan leader's inconsistent actions on cross-Strait relations. ecns.cn In response to Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen's New Year's speech, a spokesman for the Chinese mainland's Taiwan Affairs Office, Chen Binhua, criticized Tsai's inconsistent actions and statements, accusing her of severely harming the interests of Taiwan compatriots and posing a significant threat to the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait.
(2024-01-02). Shanghai launches new online portal for expat services. ecns.cn Called International Services Shanghai, the new website will have its own Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), and WeChat accounts.
(2024-01-02). Xi, Biden exchange letters celebrating diplomatic relationship. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden of the United States exchanged congratulatory letters on Monday, commemorating the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the U.S.
(2024-01-02). 118 thousand trips since visa free travel for 6 countries. ecns.cn China announced a unilateral visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia on a trial basis, starting on Dec 1. In the past month, this group of people has comprised 55.1 percent of the total inbound travelers from these six countries.
(2024-01-02). China expected to inject more certainty for the world in 2024: scholars | My Memory of China. ecns.cn Looking ahead to 2024, global experts and scholars said that interdependence is an inevitable trend.
(2024-01-02). Bulgaria, Romania to join Schengen area. ecns.cn Bulgaria and Romania will become members of the passport-free Schengen area starting in March 2024, according to an agreement reached by the Council of the European Union on Saturday night.
(2024-01-02). First flag-raising ceremony of 2024 held at Tiananmen Square. ecns.cn A flag-raising ceremony was held at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on Monday to mark the first day of 2024.
(2024-01-02). A Year of Inspiration and Motivation: Historic Firsts for Women of Color in Politics. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-02). Media Ideals vs. Reality USA. counterpunch.org 
The Ideal There is much bemoaning on the Left over the state of the American media establishment. Specifically, the criticism is centered on the conventional mass media's (the print, video and online news organizations) usual allegiance to a government narrative, particularly when it comes to reporting on foreign policy. To a great extent this criticism
(2024-01-02). Saturday 1/6: Albany & El Cerrito Demand Ceasefire Now. indybay.org Corner of Sorano Ave and Masonic in Albany, CA…
(2024-01-02). Fossil fuel giants' record payouts amid deepening climate crisis. nationofchange.org The world's five largest oil companies, BP, Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil, and TotalEnergies, reported record profits and approved major new fossil fuel projects.
(2024-01-02). Hamas leader Saleh Aruri assassinated in Beirut. mondoweiss.net 
Hamas deputy head Saleh al-Aruri and leaders in the Qassam Brigades have been assassinated in Beirut's southern Dahiya neighborhood. Hamas says the "cowardly assassination" will not undermine the continuation of the Palestinian resistance.
(2024-01-02). Saturday 1/6: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Germany's Palestine Problem" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-01-02). Sunday 1/7: Virtual event: Palestine in Israel's education system. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-01-02). Dems Claim to Oppose Mass Incarceration, But Blue State Commutations Are Falling. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-02). In the World's Wealthiest Country, Housing Should Be a Human Right and a Community Builder. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-02). Israel is Provoking the U.S. Into a Conflict With Iran — But the Media Ignores the Danger. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-02). Once Again, Biden Bypasses Congress to Approve Arms Sale to Israel. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-02). Of Earth and Money. counterpunch.org 
The earth cares nothing for profit. It has no table on which it plans budgets or places military options. It simply exists as a home for species. Providing air and water and light and ground without hidden fees or added service charges. The stock market, on the other hand, cares exclusively for profit. But no
(2024-01-02). China inaugurates world's largest high altitude wind farm. plenglish.com Based on Xinhua news agency, it is a project in the autonomous region of Xizang, southwest, which has 25 wind turbines capable of providing approximately 200 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per year. | According to CHN Energy Investment Group, this saves about 60,000 tons of standard coal and will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 160,000 tons. | The project, built at an average altitude of 4,650 meters above sea level, was completed in about 260 days with an investment of 640 million yuan (about US$90.36 million). | In CHN Energy Investment's view, the operation of the farm will play a crucial role…
(2024-01-02). Congratulations to Cuba in France on anniversary of the Revolution. plenglish.com Paris, Jan 2 (Prensa Latina) The French association Cuba Linda today congratulated the people and the government of the island on the 65th anniversary of the Revolution and reiterated its condemnation of the U.S. economic, commercial and financial blockade.
(2024-01-02). Death toll rises after earthquake in Japan. plenglish.com Many people were injured and the number of people missing is unknown, according to the police headquarters of the Japanese prefecture. | The powerful earthquake, registered the day before in the Noto peninsula, caused severe structural damage in the city of Wajima, Ishikawa, as well as a large-scale fire that consumed more than a hundred buildings including homes and commercial establishments. | Efforts to extinguish the fire continue and firefighters are assessing the extent of human damage, reported NHK news channel. | Major damage is also reported in Niigata, Fukui, Toyama and Gifu prefectures. | The Ministry…
(2024-01-02). India congratulates Cuba for the triumph of the Revolution. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jan 2 (Prensa Latina) India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyan Jaishankar today congratulated Cuba on the 65th anniversary of the Triumph of the Revolution with the commitment to join efforts for the continued promotion of relations and cooperation.
(2024-01-02). Indian students highlight Cuba ¥s bravery facing imperialism. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jan 2 (Prensa Latina) The secretary general of the Students Federation of India (SFI), Mayukh Biswas, today stressed the bravery of the Cuban people for their resistance against the economic, commercial and financial blockade of the United States.
(2024-01-02). Insecurity, Ecuadorians' main concern at the beginning of 2024. plenglish.com Local media here lamented that the new year began with five murders and the robbery of a shopping mall, both events occurred in the cities of Guayaquil and Durán, in the coastal province of Guayas, one of the most violent in this South American nation. | Fear and anxiety due to insecurity continue in the homes of the Andean country which said goodbye to 2023 as the most violent in Latin America, according to statistics that refer to the existence of a rate of violent deaths higher than 40 per 100 thousand inhabitants. During the year that ended several murders shook the country in the political sphere, including…
(2024-01-02). New expressions of solidarity with Cuba in Uruguay. plenglish.com Uruguay's trade union central, the Pit-Cnt, described it as "a historic deed that marked a milestone in the struggle for dignity, self-determination and social justice". | "Cuba continues to demonstrate that we are not meant to be submissive to the powerful of the world", adds…
(2024-01-02). War, What is it Good For? — The Profits of the Military Industrial Complex. expose-news.com The business of war is booming due to the geopolitical tensions engineered in the last few years and global military spending rose to an all-time high of over $2.2 trillion last year …
(2024-01-02). American Congressmen call for removing Cuba from SSOT list. plenglish.com Washington, Jan 2 (Prensa Latina) A majority of the Massachusetts congressional delegation is pushing President Biden to remove Cuba from the State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSOT) list, a designation issued in the waning days of the Trump administration.
(2024-01-02). Caravan of Freedom is being re-launched in Cuba. plenglish.com Santiago de Cuba, Jan 2 (Prensa Latina) In front of the first Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, the Caravan of Freedom left Santiago de Cuba province for Havana, 65 years after the event.
(2024-01-02). Cuba expresses solidarity with Japan disaster victims. plenglish.com On X, the Cuban leader mourned the consequences of the deadly earthquake affecting Japan ¥s coastal city of Ishikawa on the first day of this year, and also the tragic plane crash on Tuesday at the Tokyo-Haneda airport. | The 7.6 magnitude earthquake has so far caused over 50 deaths, while rescue teams continue searching for survivors at collapsed homes and buildings, destroyed roads. | Meanwhile, a Japan Airlines plane with 379 people on board, including passengers and crew, collided with a Coast Guard aircraft.
(2024-01-02). Cuban artists express message for 65th anniversary of Revolution. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 2 (Prensa Latina) Culture will continue to be the driving force to defend the ideals of our nation, Cuban artists said in salute to the 65th anniversary of the Revolution triumph.
(2024-01-02). Cuba's central province reported low infant mortality in 2023. plenglish.com Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Jan 2 (Prensa Latina) Infant mortality rating in Cuba ¥s Sancti Spíritus central province closed 2023 with 4.8 per 1,000 live births, among lowest in Cuba nowadays, as revealed by the Maternal and Infant Care Program (PAMI).
(2024-01-02). Eurozone economy shrinks Dec 2023 for 18 straight month. plenglish.com London, Jan 2 (Prensa Latina) Manufacturing activity in the Eurozone downgraded in December 2023 for 18th consecutive month, as indicated on Tuesday by the final Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI).
(2024-01-02). FBI investigating gas canister-filled car kills two in Rochester, NY. plenglish.com Washington, Jan 2 (Prensa Latina) Authorities have identified a suspect in the deadly New Year's crash in Rochester, New York, as a 35-year-old man from the Syracuse area. They announced at a news conference Tuesday that the suspect died Monday night.
(2024-01-02). France closes embassy in Niger due to diplomatic crisis. plenglish.com Paris, Jan 2 (Prensa Latina) Paris on Tuesday said its embassy in Niamey, Niger's capital, was now closed, confirming previously reported plans, after relations between the two countries deteriorated following a military coup in the African country in July 2023.
(2024-01-02). Gunman breaks into Colorado Supreme Court building. plenglish.com Washington, Jan 2 (Prensa Latina) A suspect has been arrested at the Colorado Supreme Court building after allegedly shooting out windows, holding an armed security guard at gunpoint and maneuvering about the building for nearly two hours until voluntarily surrendering early Tuesday, according to authorities.
(2024-01-02). President Joà£o Lourenàßo congrats Cuba on Revolution anniversary. plenglish.com Luanda, Jan 2 (Prensa Latina) Angolan President Joà£o Lourenàßo on Tuesday sent a congratulation message to his Cuban counterpart Miguel Díaz-Canel on the 65th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution.
(2024-01-02). U.S.: Watch out for 34.5 million Latino voters in 2024 elections! plenglish.com Washington, Jan 2 (Prensa Latina) Some 34.5 million Latinos will be eligible to vote upcoming November 5, which makes this ethnic group the fastest growing among American electorate.
(2024-01-02). Channel 4 to release a film labelling the Hampstead satanic ritual abuse scandal a "conspiracy theory" expose-news.com In early 2024, British TV Channel 4 will be releasing a documentary to pass off revelations made by two children in 2014 about satanic ritual abuse as a "conspiracy theory." In 2022, …
(2024-01-02). When the KKK Planted Bombs at the University of Dayton, Part of Its Crusade Against American Catholics. counterpunch.org 
A KKK rally in Dayton, Ohio, on Sept. 21, 1923. Dayton Metro Library. It was December 19, 1923 — 100 years ago. The first day of Christmas break at the University of Dayton, with fewer than 40 students still on campus. At 10: 30 p.m., the quiet was shattered by a series of explosions, as 12
(2024-01-02). Mass police mobilization in cities around the world during New Year's Eve celebrations. wsws.org Heavily armed law enforcement and military personnel, plainclothes officers, surveillance cameras and drones were activated and mobilized in cities across the globe in advance of New Year's Eve celebrations.
(2024-01-02). New state laws go into effect across the U.S. america.cgtn.com 
In the U.S. new state laws often go into effect on or around January first. | This year, there are new laws addressing some of the biggest issues facing the country. CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.
(2024-01-02). Colorado Republicans appeal Trump's banning from state ballot. america.cgtn.com 
The U.S. presidential election cycle is about to step up a gear as Republican candidates prepare to face voters who'll decide who gets their nomination. | Former President Donald Trump is the outright Republican frontrunner, and in the latest polls he's ahead of Democratic Party incumbent, Joe Biden. | But Trump's disqualification from the Republican primary ballot in Colorado and Maine makes his candidacy uncertain. | That's where things start to get complicated, as CGTN's Owen Fairclough explains.
(2024-01-02). Never Again! No More Hasbara Holocaust Memorial Days! No More Hierarchy of Victims! strategic-culture.su 
(2024-01-02). There Is a War Coming, Shrouded in Propaganda. strategic-culture.su
(2024-01-02). 1] Excuses provided by an individual to another person, irrespective of their status or influence, to express remorse, retract Manhaj errors, or any other transgressions, should be accompanied by apparent actions of genuine repentance. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Al-Hasan Al-Basri [may Allah have mercy upon him] said, "Sincere repentance is that the slave shows regret for what has elapsed (of his sins) and is determined not to return to them". Al-Kalbee [may Allah have mercy upon him] said, "It is to …
(2024-01-02). A Robust Admonition by Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadi Shared By Abu Maryam [Tariq Al-Kashmeeri] 22 Years Ago. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Our beloved Salafi brother and friend Abu Maryam [Tariq Al-Kashmiri (may Allah preserve him)] posted — at Salafitalk.net in 2002-an admonition by Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadi Al-Madkhali [may Allah preserve him] An Advice And A Reminder For All Those Who Speak In The …
(2024-01-02). Some steps of many haters in their pursuit of personal goals! salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Imam Al-Bukhaari [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: ÿ®ÿßÿ® ŸÅŸêŸä ÿ™Ÿéÿ±ŸíŸÉŸê ÿߟџíÿ≠ŸêŸäŸéŸÑŸê ŸàŸéÿ£ŸéŸÜŸëŸé ŸÑŸêŸÉŸèŸÑŸëŸê ÿߟ֟&iacu…
(2024-01-02). Donate to Support Family of Klee Benally and Beyond. itsgoingdown.org 
Several days ago, "Indigenous land defender, agitator, warrior, artist, child of mother earth," Klee Benally passed away. Klee leaves us with an inspiring legacy of anti-colonial "claws out" revolt, thought, and action against settler-colonial society and its defenders that we must all work to build upon. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and…
(2024-01-02). Africa in Review 2023: Imperatives for an Independent Foreign Policy. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-02). Unilateral Coercive Measures and Human Rights. orinocotribune.com By Alfred de Zayas — Dec 29, 2023 | As a matter of proper terminology, it is best not to use the term "sanctions" too loosely, because the term is judgmental and implies that the entity imposing them has the legal or moral authority to do so. This is the case e.g. when the United Nations imposes certain coercive measures under article 41 of the Charter. By contrast, what politicians and media routinely denominate sanctions are actually "unilateral coercive measures"[1] (UCMs) imposed by a country in pursuance of its geopolitical agenda and lacking any international legitimacy. Such measures actually constitu…
(2024-01-02). The New York Times Launches Legal War With Microsoft And ChatGPT Owner Over AI Training. moguldom.com The New York Times has taken legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement related to the use of its articles in training artificial intelligence models. The lawsuit was filed in the Federal District Court in Manhattan. The newspaper contends that millions of its articles were employed to train AI chatbots, including OpenAI's ChatGPT, …
(2024-01-02). ABC News: Former President Bill Clinton Mentioned 50 Times As 'Doe 36' In Jeffrey Epstein Report. moguldom.com Former President Bill Clinton has been identified as "Doe 36" and mentioned more than 50 times in recently unsealed court documents related to a 2015 lawsuit filed by Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre. While Clinton's name appears frequently in the documents, there is currently no indication of illegal conduct on his part, ABC News reported. …
(2024-01-02). Why Even Americans Making More Than $100,000 Live Paycheck To Paycheck. moguldom.com If it feels like your hard-earned paycheck vanishes as soon as it hits your bank account, you're not alone. A LendingClub report from September 2023 reveals that over 60 percent of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, including a surprising number of those with six-figure incomes. More than half of Americans earning over $100,000 a …
(2024-01-02). The Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting rule and the surveillance state. sonar21.com 
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(2024-01-02). Criminal Assumptions: The Howard Cabinet and Invading Iraq. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-02). Excess Deaths and Depopulation: Shall We Sit Around in Our Insouciance and Permit This to Happen? globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-02). Pilot Deaths: 33-year-old US Air Force Staff Sergeant, Military Pilot Incapacitations and Deaths. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-02). Rewards of e-commerce flow across border bridge. ecns.cn Dongxing, a county-level border city in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, is located on the banks of the Beilun River. On the other side of the river in Vietnam lies Mong Cai, with the two cities linked by a bridge.
(2024-01-02). Nation's shipbuilders chart exciting waters. ecns.cn China's first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, embarked on its maiden voyage on Monday, when it left Shanghai for destinations in Northeast Asia.
(2024-01-02). Xi, Kim announce 2024 as China-DPRK Friendship Year. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's top leader Kim Jong-un jointly announced 2024 as the China-DPRK Friendship Year on Monday, as the two countries celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
(2024-01-02). China expected to maintain steady growth. ecns.cn China's first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, embarked on its maiden voyage on Monday, when it left Shanghai for destinations in Northeast Asia.
(2024-01-02). New energy projects cater to Xizang's power needs. ecns.cn The Omatingga wind farm, the world's largest wind power project in an ultrahigh-altitude area, officially commenced operation on Monday in the Xizang autonomous region, China Media Group reported…
(2024-01-02). Researchers track rare water bird's movements. ecns.cn He said the Chinese population of the white-naped crane had remained almost stable for a decade, and "with further research, we expect to find better ways to restore the population".
(2024-01-02). Harsher punishment set for bribery crimes. ecns.cn People who offer bribes or damage the legitimate interests of private enterprises will face harsher punishment in line with an amended law, in China's latest step in strengthening the fight against corruption.
(2024-01-02). New food security law to boost farmers' incomes. ecns.cn China's top legislature has adopted a food security law that aims to ensure grain supply, and stipulates measures to increase the income of crop farmers.
(2024-01-02). Experts urge monetary policy easing. ecns.cn China may need to further ease its monetary policy early this year as domestic demand remains insufficient while low inflation and a stabilizing renminbi have offered more scope for policy adjustments, experts said on Monday…
(2024-01-02). China launches first regulation of phosphorus pollution in Poyang Lake. ecns.cn East China's Jiangxi Province has introduced a regulation to prevent and control total phosphorus pollution in Poyang Lake, which took effect starting from Monday.
(2024-01-02). Thailand, China to implement permanent visa-free scheme: PM. ecns.cn Thailand and China will implement a reciprocal permanent visa-free scheme for their citizens, said Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday, according to CCTV.
(2024-01-02). At least 6 dead after huge earthquake rocks Japan on New Year's Day. ecns.cn The powerful earthquake that hit central Japan on New Year's Day killed at least six people, as police and local authorities early on Tuesday reported cases of bodies being pulled from the rubble of collapsed buildings.
(2024-01-02). An Immense Hunger. dissidentvoice.org 
Standing there I wondered how much of what we had felt on the bridge was just hunger. I asked my wife and she said, 'I don't know, Tatie. There are so many sorts of hunger. In the spring there are more. But that's gone now. Memory is hunger. — Ernest Hemingway, A Moveable Feast, 1964 …
(2024-01-02). Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Vetoes Anti-Trans Bill. truthout.org Republican Gov. Mike DeWine took the extraordinary step of vetoing a bill that would have banned gender-affirming care for transgender youth in Ohio. His move will be remembered alongside famous vetoes by Gov. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas and Gov. Spencer Cox of Utah, who opposed anti-transgender measures proposed by Republican legislatures in their states. Due to DeWine's veto, the bill must now… |
(2024-01-02). Selected Articles: An Immense Hunger, Where Are We All Going? Our Visions Into a New Year… Edward Curtin. globalresearch.ca 
By Now that our revels are ended, the holiday celebrations and feasts, if one had them, just a …
(2024-01-02). AI giant Palantir on a quest to help the West. greenleft.org.au
(2024-01-02). Constitutional violations: Julian Assange, privacy and the CIA. greenleft.org.au
(2024-01-02). Housing activists organise national day of action for public housing, rent controls. greenleft.org.au
(2024-01-02). How can we build the movement for the liberation of Palestine? greenleft.org.au
(2024-01-02). Katoomba rallies for Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2024-01-02). Mardi Gras AGM votes to tear up deal with NSW Police. greenleft.org.au
(2024-01-02). NUS votes to support a free Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2024-01-02). Palestine not forgotten, as protests for a permanent ceasefire continue. greenleft.org.au
(2024-01-02). Pro-Palestine protesters say Thales has no social licence. greenleft.org.au
(2024-01-02). Protests demanding Israel cease fire continue across Australia. greenleft.org.au
(2024-01-02). Residents want council to support Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-02). Supreme Court overturns aspects of NSW's anti-protest laws. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-02). The Case Of The Missing Health Care Providers. levernews.com 
(2024-01-02). MY Conversation With Nima. sonar21.com
(2024-01-02). History Shows Community Solidarity Is Essential for Making Abortion Accessible. truthout.org When Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization was decided in the summer of 2022, ending the constitutional protection of abortion rights in the United States, calls for the creation of underground networks of abortion helpers echoed across communities supportive of reproductive freedom. These calls were largely centered on the history of the Jane Collective, a diffuse but highly organized… |
(2024-01-02). "We need real tangible and material action! Enough promises", says Balkis Chaabane in an interview with Pressenza. pressenza.com With the beginning of a new year and the ending of another COP, it is important to reflect on what we've accomplished and what we missed this year. | COP28, which ended two weeks ago was filled with criticism and packed with controversies. A COP in an Arab country was criticized for the lack of representation and presence of Arab youth in it. The images that were taken there only proved that further. | I met with
(2024-01-02). Israel-Palestine war: Survivors of 7 October rave attack sue Israeli security forces. middleeasteye.net 
Israel-Palestine war: Survivors of 7 October rave attack sue Israeli security forces | Supernova musical festival attendees file $56m lawsuit against Israeli authorities, accusing them of 'negligence and gross oversight' | Tue, 01/02/2024 – 09: 47 | An Israeli soldier patrols near kibbutz Be'eri in southern Israel on 12 October 2023, close to where revellers were killed (AFP/Aris Messinis) | A group of…
(2024-01-02). Israel assassinates Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon's Beirut. middleeasteye.net 
Israel assassinates Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon's Beirut | Hamas confirms the targeted killing of deputy head in Dahiyeh, a residential area in southern Beirut | Tue, 01/02/2024 – 16: 16 | Arouri was a founding member of the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas (Reuters) |
(2024-01-02). Saudi Arabia executes four people on New Year's Eve. middleeasteye.net 
Saudi Arabia executes four people on New Year's Eve | December was the deadliest month in the kingdom, taking the total number of executions in 2023 to 170
| Tue, 01/02/2024 – 10: 39 | December was the deadliest month for executions in Saudi Arabia, with a total of 38 carried out in the month (AFP) |
(2024-01-02). Why Biden's Red Sea Strategy Will Blow Up in His Face. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-02). Iran's Alborz Warship Passes Through Bab El-Mandeb Strait, Enters Red Sea. orinocotribune.com Iran's Alborz destroyer has passed through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and entered the Red Sea amid rising tensions in the region. | The Iranian Navy's 94th flotilla of warships, comprising of Alborz destroyer, entered the Red Sea on Monday amid heightening tensions in the strategic maritime route, Tasnim news agency reported. | Since 2009, Iranian warships have been operating in open waters to "secure shipping lines, fight against pirates and carry out other missions," it added. | The warship, overhauled and equipped with state-of-the-art systems, joined the Iranian Navy's fleet in 2019. | The flotilla's arrival in…
(2024-01-02). The Year the US Empire Faced Great Difficulties in Organizing Another Foreign Intervention Into Haiti. orinocotribune.com 
By Kim Ives -Dec 20, 2023 | It took the U.S. government one year to push through the United Nations Security Council its project for a fourth foreign military invasion of Haiti, but even now it is not a sure thing. | Although, on Oct. 2, the UN body blessed the "Multinational Security Support" mission (MSS) which 1,000 Kenyan police will supposedly lead, the Kenyan Supreme Court has
(2024-01-02). 33 years of felony, let's say enough is enough and let's change course. pressenza.com Corruption unleashed: | The knowledge of the corruption scheme of public institutions, embodied by the most powerful and prestigious lawyer of the Chilean elite, Luis Hermosilla ("Here we are doing something that is a crime… that is a crime. And it is the only way to do it") and the resignation of councillor María Inés Horvitz and her subsequent statements ("The co-optation of the state by de facto powers linked by birth, politics, and money is increasingly visible"), give a clear indication of the advance and proliferation of this increasingly evident phenomenon in the upper echelons of our society.
(2024-01-02). Is Al Qaeda an "Existential Threat"? What is the Meaning of Al Qaeda in Arabic? globalresearch.ca Global Research Introduction : | Pierre-Henri Bunel, a former member of France's Military Intelligence, initially published by Global Research in 2005, sheds light on the nature of Al Qaeda, an intelligence construct used by Washington to destabilize and …
(2024-01-02). Was 9/11 a False Flag? America's "Just War" Against Muslim Countries: "Self Defense" Against "The Civilizational War of Islam Against the West" globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-02). Turkey: Police arrest 33 alleged Mossad spies in nationwide sweep. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-01-02). Raskin: Clarence Thomas Should "Absolutely" Recuse From Trump Ballot Cases. truthout.org The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee has called on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from upcoming cases on Donald Trump's eligibility on state ballots in the 2024 election. In an interview on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland) said that Thomas should "absolutely" recuse, citing Thomas's wife's involvement in the attempted coup… |
(2024-01-02). AIPAC vs. AOC & The Squad: Pro-Israel Lobby Group to Spend $100M to Target Progressive Lawmakers. democracynow.org 
As we begin a pivotal election year in the United States, we look at the powerful U.S. lobby group AIPAC, which is set to spend more than $100 million to defeat progressives who are critical of Israeli human rights violations in Palestine. That includes Michigan's Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian American member of Congress. AIPAC's outsize influence in national campaigns comes with "an implicit threat," says The Intercept's Ryan Grim, whose new book, The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution, was published last month. "That money will still be spent, but it will b…
(2024-01-02). ED conducts fresh searches in money laundering case against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday undertook fresh searches at about four-five premises in the national capital as part of a money laundering probe against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan linked to alleged irregularities in recruitment of staff for the Delhi Waqf Board, official sources said. The raids are being carried out under …
(2024-01-02). Four Meitei Muslims shot dead in Manipur's Lilong town. muslimmirror.com On Monday evening, armed men attacked a group of Meitei Muslims in Lilong town, Thoubal district, Manipur. At least four men lost their lives, and ten others sustained injuries in the assault. Police identified the victims as Meitei Pangals, a community representing about 8% of Manipur's population and residing around the Imphal valley. The attackers …
(2024-01-02). Mosque, a symbol of slavery brought down: Karnataka BJP leader on Babri. muslimmirror.com Shivamogga : Senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister KS Eshwarappa has stirred a controversy by stating on Tuesday that the mosque which was a symbol of 'slavery' was brought down to build the Ram temple in Ayodhya. "Likewise, we will also build the Sri Krishna temple in Mathura," he stressed. Speaking to reporters …
(2024-01-02). President Maduro: Chavismo Has Not Yet Selected Its Presidential Candidate. orinocotribune.com This Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro spoke about the political climate ahead of the upcoming 2024 presidential elections, scheduled for the last months of this year. | President Maduro made these comments in his first interview of the year, given to journalist Ignacio Ramonet and published by the Mexican newspaper He was asked about his possible presidential candidacy for the Unit…
(2024-01-02). Venezuela's Economy Grew 4.5% in 2023 as Forecast by ECLAC. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, confirmed that the Venezuelan economy grew by 4.5% as forecast by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). | "The Central Bank has not provided the figures yet, although they tell me that ECLAC's expectation of 4.5% has been met. There have been 10 consecutive quarters of growth despite the blockade, and with our own investment," President Maduro said during an In the interview, publi…
(2024-01-02). January 1-7: National Week of Action (U.S.) for Palestine. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network joins the US Palestinian Community Network, National SDS and the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression in calling for the 1-7 January Week of Action for Palestine. Read the call below — all updates at: uspcn.org/weekofaction24/ The U.S. Palestinian Community Network (USPCN), National Alliance against Racist and Political Repression (NAARPR), and Students …
(2024-01-02). Jack Smith's Latest Filing Hammers Trump's Immunity Defense, Legal Experts Say. truthout.org Donald Trump is poised to lose his presidential immunity appeal in his election interference case, an ex-associate White House lawyer in the former president's administration says. Trump is accused of four felonies related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election and his role in the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021. His lawyers have tried to invoke presidential immunity in an effort… |
(2024-01-02). Archbishop Kaziimba: Don't conform to world standards. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, has asked Ugandans not to conform to world standards but rather be transformed to do righteous. Kaziimba made the call during his New Year's sermon to Christians at St. Paul's Cathedral, Namirembe. "Let us have a good …
(2024-01-02). Kenyan police arrests two suspects over Kiplagat's murder. independent.co.ug 
Eldoret, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Two people have been arrested in connection to the murder of Kenyan-born Ugandan long-distance runner, Benjamin Kiplagat. Kiplagat was discovered dead with a knife wound to his neck inside his brother's vehicle on New Year's Eve in Eldoret, Kenya. Moiben Sub-County Police Commander Stephen Okal revealed that the preliminary investigations …
(2024-01-02). Livingstone Mbabazi takes over at Vipers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vipers Sports Club has appointed former Arua Hill SC head Coach Charles Livingstone Mbabazi as their new Head Coach on a two-year employment contract. The Kitende-based club announced on Monday, barely two weeks since they parted ways with Brazilian Coach Leonard Martins Neiva "Vipers Sports Club is delighted to …
(2024-01-02). Massive earthquake jolts central Japan, causing casualties, disruptions. independent.co.ug 
TOKYO | Xinhua | A powerful earthquake Monday rocked central Japan with tsunami warnings still in effect, causing at least one dead and multiple injuries, house collapse, power outages and transport chaos during the New Year holiday. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), among a series of quakes, the major temblor up to …
(2024-01-02). Muyingo: No school should open before February 5th. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister for Higher Education Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo has cautioned schools against opening the school term before the official date. According to the official school calendar from the Ministry of Education and Sports, the school term will commence on 5th February. Muyingo says that he has already received …
(2024-01-02). Oil and gas take a lion's share of FDI into Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The value of foreign direct Investments (FDI) into Uganda grew by almost 80 percent in 2022, the bulk of the money going into oil and gas and related activities, this is according to the latest joint government report. The survey conducted by the Bank of Uganda, Uganda Investment Authority, and …
(2024-01-02). YEAR IN REVIEW: The Independent top 10 stories — Al Shabaab attack UPDF in Somalia. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The number 8 most read story on The Independent website in 2023 was '800 Al-Shabaab terrorists attacked UPDF base in Somalia'. MUSEVENI: 800 Al-Shabaab terrorists attacked UPDF base in Somalia Share on: WhatsApp…
(2024-01-02). YEAR IN REVIEW: The Independent top 10 stories — Engola shot dead. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The number 6 most read story on The Independent website in 2023 was State Minister Engola shot dead by bodyguard in Kampala. State Minister Engola shot dead by bodyguard in Kampala Share on: WhatsApp…
(2024-01-02). Development Studies: Ideological Crisis, No Coherent Stance against the Dominant Neoliberal Paradigm. Tina Renier. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-02). Prison Treats Me Like an Animal. I Write to Reclaim My Humanity. truthout.org Many times, throughout the day, I forget that I am human. After 27 years of confinement in a concrete box looking out a sliver of a window, it's easy to forget. When I try to remember, prison staff won't let me forget that I'm just another number. For the most part, I'm used to it. I'm like a worn-out penny. People don't stoop over to pick me up. A penny costs more to print than its actual value… |
(2024-01-02). Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Trans Youth Goes Into Effect in West Virginia. truthout.org On January 1, West Virginia implemented a law banning transgender minors from accessing gender-affirming care like hormone therapy and puberty blockers. The bill was signed into law in March by Gov. Jim Justice (R), making West Virginia one of 22 states across the country to restrict or ban transgender youth's access to lifesaving health care. "Once again, the party that tells us that it is for… |
(2024-01-02). Another Year of America's Failed Experiment: The Death Penalty in 2023. aclu.org In the 1920s and 30s, a stark white-on-black banner would sometimes appear in front of NAACP headquarters in Manhattan. It read simply, "A MAN WAS LYNCHED YESTERDAY." The proliferating southern NAACP branches of the time would relay information about lynchings back to New York, where Walter White's NAACP would broadcast the news by hanging out the banner. | The death penalty is out of step with the fundamental values of our democratic system: it is barbaric, inequitable, and unjust. | In 2023, the ACLU, inspired by that broadcast, initiated a digital campaign to memorialize the lives of death-sentenced individ…
(2024-01-02). 135 mln domestic trips made during China's New Year holiday. ecns.cn A total of 135 million domestic trips were recorded in China during the three-day New Year holiday from last Saturday to Monday, according to statistics released by the country's Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
(2024-01-02). Over 3,000 passengers embark on journey aboard China's homegrown large cruise ship. ecns.cn With more than 3,000 passengers aboard, China's first domestically built large cruise ship "Adora Magic City" set sail from the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port at 4: 45 p.m. local time on Monday, commencing its 7-day, 6-night maiden commercial voyage to destinations including Jeju in South Korea, Fukuoka and Nagasaki in Japan.
(2024-01-02). China's first homegrown large cruise ship starts maiden commercial voyage. ecns.cn China's first domestically built large cruise ship, the Adora Magic City, docks at the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port on Jan. 1, 2024.
(2024-01-02). Liaoning Port Group opens first South American container rout. ecns.cn The launch of this route filled the gap in direct shipping services from Dalian Port to the South American region.
(2024-01-02). Death toll of Japan earthquake rises to 48. ecns.cn Japanese rescuers battled against the clock and powerful aftershocks on Tuesday to find survivors of a major earthquake that struck on New Year's Day, killing at least 48 people and causing widespread destruction.
(2024-01-02). Four giant pandas to meet public in Chongqing. ecns.cn Four giant pandas, Qing Hua, Qing Lu, Qiao Yue, and Ai Lian, from the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda, recently arrived at the Chongqing Locajoy Animal Theme Park in Yongchuan District, Chongqing."ÄÄ…
(2024-01-02). Russian tourists flock to NE China's Jilin to celebrate new year. ecns.cn The city of Hunchun in northeast China's Jilin Province has recently seen a peak in the arrival of Russian tourists. More than 2,600 Russian tourists came to experience Chinese culture and taste Chinese food at Hunchun hotels to welcome the New Year on Sunday night."ÄÄ…
(2024-01-02). Members of HKSAR's seventh-term District Councils take oaths, assume office. ecns.cn All 470 newly-elected members of the seventh-term District Councils (DCs) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Monday took oaths to uphold the Basic Law of the HKSAR and bear allegiance to the HKSAR, and assumed office."ÄÄ…
(2024-01-02). As pressure mounts for Palestine, more councils take a stand for ceasefire. greenleft.org.au
(2024-01-02). Stragegies to Improve Medical Communication. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Insights summarizes strategies for effective medical communication, with considerations for the message delivered, the messenger source, and the social context.
(2024-01-02). What Is Alpha-Gal Syndrome? jamanetwork.com This JAMA Patient Page describes alpha-gal syndrome, a type of food allergy to red meat products, and its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
(2024-01-02). Effect of Tirzepatide on Maintenance of Weight Reduction. jamanetwork.com This randomized clinical trial examines the effect of tirzepatide on the maintenance of weight reduction.
(2024-01-02). The Margins Matter. jamanetwork.com In this narrative medicine essay, an internist illustrates how working class patients juggle their health care needs‚àíwhether to eat, pay rent, or lose wages—before illness or pain propels them to see a clinician.
(2024-01-02). Abortions Rose in 2020 Despite Prior Downward Trend. jamanetwork.com The number of abortions provided increased by 5% between 2020 and 2021, with a total of about 626‚ÄØ000 abortions reported in 2021, according to new surveillance data collected by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, abortion numbers, rates, and ratios have declined overall during the period between 2012 and 2021.
(2024-01-02). Individual Coaching Improved Cognition in People at Risk for Dementia. jamanetwork.com Personalized lifestyle counseling aimed at reducing risk factors for developing dementia improved cognition by 74% compared with educational information sent by mail every 3 months, according to results from a randomized clinical trial involving 172 participants without dementia aged 70 to 89 years. Participants in the intervention group also experienced improvements in their risk factors for dementia and in their quality of life after the 2-year intervention.
(2024-01-02). Phasing Out Fossil Fuels Could Reduce Millions of Excess Deaths. jamanetwork.com New estimates suggest that air pollution might contribute to about 8 million additional deaths worldwide per year, with fossil fuels accounting for the most fatalities. The majority of excess deaths from air pollution, defined as particulate matter with a diameter smaller than 2.5 μm, were linked with cardiometabolic conditions such as ischemic heart disease, stroke, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to results from a model based on 2019 data.
(2024-01-02). Meta-Analysis: Faster Walking Linked With Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk. jamanetwork.com Walking at a "fairly brisk" rate of at least 3 to 4 miles per hour was tied to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, according to an analysis of 10 prospective cohort studies involving more than 500‚ÄØ000 participants. The findings suggest the importance of including speed as well as volume in physical activity guidelines, the researchers reported in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
(2024-01-02). Deep Brain Stimulation Might Improve Cognition Years After TBI. jamanetwork.com Deep brain stimulation improved executive control—or the ability to focus attention as well as plan and organize multiple activities—in people with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurred between 3 and 18 years earlier, according to results from a small feasibility study involving 6 participants with persistent TBI-related symptoms. The improvements from baseline ranged from 15% to 52% among the 5 participants who completed the study. Some participants also experienced improved overall function, better mental health, and less fatigue.
(2024-01-02). Many Eligible Patients Do Not Use Statins for Primary Prevention. jamanetwork.com Although about 36% of US adults qualified for statin use between 1999 and 2018, few eligible people were treated with the medication to prevent an initial cardiovascular event, based on an analysis of national survey results from about 22‚ÄØ000 participants aged 20 years or older.
(2024-01-02). Life Expectancy in US Climbed After Declines Related to COVID-19. jamanetwork.com US life expectancy has risen by 1.1 years, from 76.4 years in 2021 to 77.5 years in 2022, according to provisional data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics. Yet the increase does not cancel out the 2.4-year decrease in life expectancy that occurred between 2019 and 2021, due in large part to excess deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2024-01-02). Long COVID in Nursing Home Residents Manifests as Functional Decline. jamanetwork.com People living in nursing homes tended to need more help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing, for months following infection with SARS-CoV-2 compared with their peers who were not infected, a retrospective cohort study found. Nursing home residents also experienced modest declines in cognition after COVID-19 infection.
(2024-01-02). WHO: Surge in Respiratory Infections in China Not Due to New Pathogens. jamanetwork.com Respiratory illnesses—including Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and influenza—have been on the rise among children in China over the past several months.
(2024-01-02). Criminal Justice Reform is Health Care Reform. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint discusses legal provisions guiding health care delivery for incarcerated individuals, the impact of the First Step Act of 2018, and future federal criminal justice reform.
(2024-01-02). Increasing Telehealth Access Through Licensure Exceptions. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint explains how exceptions can be used to connect patients via telehealth with a physician in another state, why this is a more practical and effective strategy, and what needs to happen for this to be a feasible solution.
(2024-01-02). Spending on Dual Over-the-Counter and Prescription Drugs in Medicare Part D. jamanetwork.com This study compares Medicare and patient spending for dual over-the-counter and prescription drugs with their over-the-counter cash prices.
(2024-01-02). For her seventy-third birthday, my mother. jamanetwork.com wants a bicycle. She doesn't mean the stationary type, as seen in sweat-glazed commercials. What she desires are thin tires, pro-level gears, and squeezable brakes. Twenty speeds at least. A bike with a basket I'll pedal to Boston, she alliterates, which is when I wonder if it's her illness talking (manic phases, grandiosity) and not the unpoetic woman with next-to-zero muscle. The one who totters from bed to toilet, who can't stand without leverage. A diminished-yet-persistent person I could try harder to love. A real racing machine, she says every day this week. Who knows why she's stuck on bikes. Maybe she saw…
(2024-01-02). Partial Heart Transplant in a Neonate with Irreparable Truncal Valve Dysfunction. jamanetwork.com This case report documents the first partial heart transplant in a neonate with irreparable heart valve dysfunction to deliver aortic and pulmonary valves that grow with the developing child.
(2024-01-02). Impact of Integrated Interventions on Childhood Neurodevelopment. jamanetwork.com This randomized trial assesses interventions that span preconception through early childhood compared with usual care on neurodevelopment among children at age 24 months in low- and middle-income neighborhoods in India.
(2024-01-02). Coping With the Energy Crisis. jamanetwork.com M. Therese Southgate, MD…
(2024-01-02). The Distortion of Science. dissidentvoice.org 
Starting in the mid-20th century, companies began distorting and manpulating science to favor specific commercial interests. Big tobacco is both the developer and…
(2024-01-02). President Maduro: Chavismo Has Not Determined Its Presidential Candidate. orinocotribune.com This Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro spoke about the political climate ahead of the upcoming 2024 presidential elections, scheduled for the last months of this year. | President Maduro made these comments in his first interview of the year, given to journalist Ignacio Ramonet and published by the Mexican newspaper He was asked about his possible presidential candidacy for the Uni…
(2024-01-02). The assassination of Saleh al-Arouri: Resistance never dies! samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network joins Palestinian prisoners, their organizations and institutions, those imprisoned and those released, in mourning the martyrdom and saluting the life in struggle of Palestinian national leader Sheikh Saleh al-Arouri and his comrades, including leaders Samir Afandi (Abu 'Amer) and Azzam al-Aqra', and the martyrs Zaki Shahin, Mohammed al-Reis, Mohammed Bshasha …
(2024-01-02). Airtel Africa boss to retire. independent.co.ug 
Lagos, Nigeria | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa plc has today announced the retirement of the Chief Executive Officer, Olusegun "Segun" Ogunsanya, with effect from 1 July, 2024. Ogunsanya, who joined Airtel in 2012, ran the Nigeria Operations of the Telecommunications and mobile money company for nine years before his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of …
(2024-01-02). Parents asked to protect children from dangers of tech and gadgets. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lubaga Catholic Diocese Chancellor, Fr Pius Male, has asked parents to protect children from technology that distracts them from the realities of life. "Be careful with technology. Do not let your children use technology devices without your guidance. Technology might be a disaster for the future generation," Fr Male …
(2024-01-02). YEAR IN REVIEW: The Independent top 10 stories — Museveni on Egypt and the Nile. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The number 9 most read story on The Independent website in 2023 was 'Museveni asks Egypt to look beyond Nile Water agreements'. Museveni asks Egypt to look beyond Nile Water agreements Share on: WhatsApp…
(2024-01-02). African Coups Boot French Colonizers, Leave Power Vacuums. unicornriot.ninja 
(2024-01-02). ماذا سيقول السيد غدا.. هروب جيش الكيان من غزة يتسارع.. والتهديد بالاغتيالات مجددا افلاس. thealtworld.com
(2024-01-02). Deadly violence against Colombia's leaders remained high in 2023. colombiareports.com Deadly violence targeting Colombia's human rights defenders and community leaders maintained in 2023, according to data by think tank Indepaz. According to the non-governmental organization, 188 social leaders were assassinated…
(2024-01-02). Alastair Crooke: America's Fatal Hunger for Honor and Glory. thealtworld.com
(2024-01-02). Feature films of the world at 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. peoplesworld.org 
TORONTO — The word "International" in the name of the Toronto International Film Festival emphasizes exactly that: It's indeed one of the most prestigious and largest public film festivals in the world. Between 300-400 supercalifragilisticexpialidocious films from over 50 countries are on display to over a quarter of a million patrons throughout the 11-day extravaganza, …
(2024-01-02). There Can Be No Critique. bostonreview.net Not only does censorship allow the slaughter of Palestinians to continue; it also serves as the mirror and justification for state violence.
(2024-01-02). Edge of Sports: Why the Politics of the Sports World Has Been a Hot Mess. progressive.org Since Biden's election, apathy has reigned. If people want to see a return of the athlete activist, then our attention needs to be on the state of the struggle off the field, writes Dave Zirin.
(2024-01-02). Cuba, Guyana, Venezuela Start 2024 Celebrating New Beginnings! telesurenglish.net The 24th Year of Century 21 blasted-off with Cuba, Guyana and Venezuela all celebrating new beginnings after an eventful 2023 in the three Caribbean and South American nations. | RELATED: | Cuba observed the 65th Anniversary of its 1959 Revolution, Guyana celebrated continuing unprecedented exponential economic growth and Venezuela reported a tenth consecutive quarter of economic grow…
(2024-01-02). Islamic Resistance fighters targeted Birket Risha site with appropriate weapons, achieving direct hits: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-02). Islamic Resistance fighters targeted Al-Samaqa site in the occupied Lebanese Shebaa Farms with missile weapons, achieving direct hits: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-02). Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a positioning of the Israeli enemy soldiers in the vicinity of Al-Marj site with missile weapons, achieving direct hits: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-02). Israeli Channel 12: Rockets fall in the vicinity of the settlement of Margaliot at the border with Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-02). Loud explosion heard in Beirut's Dahiyeh. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-02). Reports indicate that Dahiyeh explosion left casualties. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-02). Israeli Air Raid Claims Deputy Chief of Hamas Politburo in Beirut's Dahiyeh. english.almanar.com.lb 
An Israeli aerial attack on an apartment and a car in Beirut's Dahiyeh on Tuesday claimed the deputy chief of Hamas politburo Martyr Sheikh Saleh Arouri. A loud explosion resulted from the raid which claimed five other martyrs and damaged a number of buildings in the nearby. Two of Al-Qassam Brigades commanders Samir Fandi and …
(2024-01-02). Mumbai Organizations Honor Soleimani Martyrdom Anniversary. telesurenglish.net Until January 7, the Yaad e Shohada Program will hold solemn events on the anniversary of the martyrdom of Qasem Soleimani, Abu Mahdi Al Mohandes and their comrades. | RELATED: | Their purpose of these events is to commemorate the sacrifices that respected individuals made in the name of justice and peace. | The programme took place throughout a broad range of Mumbai's neighbourhoods, in places including Andheri, Dongri,…
(2024-01-02). State of the Free Press 2024: A Discussion of Ongoing Censorship. projectcensored.org Project Censored's yearly publication, State of the Free Press 2024, hit the shelves in December. The work details the many issues regarding corporate media, from the spread of news deserts…
(2024-01-02). '"Material Support" in the Form of Speech Can Be Criminalized'. fair.org
(2024-01-02). Unilateral Coercive Measures and Human Rights. orinocotribune.com
(2024-01-02). LIVE: The Most INSANE Stories of 2023! rumble.com
(2024-01-02). Israeli Finance Minister Just Admitted It! youtube.com
(2024-01-02). Israeli Propagandist Makes Unhinged Claim! youtu.be
(2024-01-02). For the Safety of Jews and Palestinians, Stop Weaponizing Antisemitism. znetwork.org
(2024-01-02). Supreme Court stalls on clarifying Trump claims of immunity from prosecution. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to sit back and let the court below it—the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia—decide whether former GOP Oval Office occupant Donald Trump can claim absolute and eternal immunity from criminal prosecution, due to once having held the presidency. Its decision to leave the explosive issue …
(2024-01-02). In Court Cases Facts Are Losing Their Relevancy as They Have in News Reporting, Scholarship, and Science. thealtworld.com Informed people understand that the indictments, civil charges, and judicial rulings against Trump all involve what is politely called "a stretch of the law." But they do not seem to grasp that Trump's defense against the charges is not based on the falseness of the charges but on whether he has presidential immunity. | In other words, the phony charges stand, and the question is whether Trump has presidential immunity. Whether the charges are factual is not considered relevant. | The advantage in Trump's attorneys taking this approach is that if Trump has immunity, all the indictments are dismissed and trials ov…
(2024-01-02). Pakistan's Senate Human Rights Committee Votes Against Public Hanging for Rapists. themedialine.org 
(2024-01-02). Madagascar: Southern Africa Price Bulletin, December 2023. reliefweb.int
(2024-01-02). Mali: Mise à jour sur la sécurité alimentaire – Accès limité des pauvres aux aliments au nord et centre du pays à cause des prix élevées et les conflits, décembre 2023. reliefweb.int
(2024-01-02). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #11 on the Effects of Shear Line and Tropical Storm "Kabayan" as of 31 December 2023, 6PM. reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | 
(2024-01-02). NSFAS committed to settling outstanding disbursements. sanews.gov.za
(2024-01-02). Tributes pour in for legendary photographer, Peter Magubane. sanews.gov.za Tributes pour in for legendary photographer, Peter Magubane |
(2024-01-02). Kusile Unit 5 synchronised to the grid. sanews.gov.za Kusile Unit 5 synchronised to the grid | Eskom has synchronised Unit 5 of the Kusile Power Station project to the national grid. | "Eskom is delighted to announce that Unit 5 of the Kusile Power Station project was synchronised to the national grid for the first time on 31 December 2023 at 17h22. The unit will contribute an additional 800MW to the country's power system, which was never part of the Eskom grid capacity," said the power utility. | The unit will supply electricity intermittently during the testing and optimisation phase over the next six months before being transferred into commercial operation and…
(2024-01-02). Load shedding returns. sanews.gov.za Load shedding returns | Eskom has implemented Stage 2 load shedding with effect from 5am after several generating units did not come back online as anticipated. | "With the current intensified maintenance aimed at improving fleet performance, we had a setback of three generating units (2 148MW) not coming back online as anticipated. This, coupled with a loss of six generating units (3 113MW) and projected increase in electricity demand, requires Stage 2 load shedding to be implemented from 5am on Tuesday until 4pm, followed by Stage 3 load shedding until 5 am on Wednesday. | Load shedding returns follows a reprie…
(2024-01-02). President congratulates DRC President-Elect. sanews.gov.za President congratulates DRC President-Elect | President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the President-elect of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) , on his re-election as President of the central African country. | On 20 December 2023, millions of voters in the DRC participated in the synchronised general elections to choose national, provincial and local public representatives. | The outcome of these elections was announced by the Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) on 31 December. | Accordingly, President Ramaphosa strongly commended the people of the DRC for exhibiting maturity, a sense of calm a…
(2024-01-02). Relief at the pumps. sanews.gov.za Relief at the pumps | With just two days into the new year, motorists will breathe a sigh of relief at the pumps on Wednesday as the price of petrol is set to come down by between 62 and 76 cents a litre. | According to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe, 93 (ULP & LRP) will decrease by 62 cents a litre, while the price of 95 (ULP & LRP) will decrease by 76 cents a litre. | This means that a litre of 95, which currently costs R23.25 in Gauteng, will come down to R22.49. | The price of Diesel (0.05% sulphur) will come down by 118.32 cents a litre. | The price of Diesel (0.005% sulphur) wil…
(2024-01-02). Special Provincial Official Funeral for Dr Ngema. sanews.gov.za Special Provincial Official Funeral for Dr Ngema | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has expressed her gratitude to President Cyril Ramaphosa for granting the legendary and internationally acclaimed playwright, composer, director and theatre producer, Dr Mbongeni Ngema, a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2. | In a statement on Monday, the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government said the Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2, which includes elements of police ceremonial honours, is reserved for distinguished persons specifically designated by the President of South Africa on request by the P…
(2024-01-02). Guatemala Boletin de Precios, diciembre 2023. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-02). Honduras Boletin de Precios, diciembre 2023. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-02). Indonesia, Flooding and Landslide in Kerinci (Jambi) (30 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-02). Indonesia, Flooding in Bengkalis (Riau) (29 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-02). Indonesia, Flooding in Indragiri Hulu (Riau) (29 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-02). Indonesia, Flooding in Malang City (East Java) (30 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-02). Indonesia, Flooding in Meranti Islands (Riau) (29 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-02). Indonesia, Flooding in Padang Lawas (North Sumatera) (30 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-02). Indonesia, Lewotobi Volcano Activity in East Nusa Tenggara (1 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-02). Indonesia, Tornado in Pandeglang (Banten) (30 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-02). Indonesia, Tornadoes in Bandung (West Java) (29 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-02). Madagascar Bulletin des Prix, décembre 2023. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-02). Niger – Mise à jour sur la sécurité alimentaire: La double crise sécuritaire et sociopolitique est à l'origine de l'insécurité alimentaire de Crise (Phase 3 de l'IPC) au Niger, décembre 2023. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-02). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #1 on the Effects of Northeast Monsoon in Brgy. 6, Mercedes, Camarines Norte as of 31 December 2023, 6PM. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-02). Somalia: East Africa Price Bulletin, December 2023. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-02). African Coups Boot French Colonizers, Leave Power Vacuums. unicornriot.ninja On July 26, 2023, the presidential guard detained Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum and placed him under house arrest. The perpetrators then appeared on national television and announced to the nation they were seizing power to end Niger's deteriorating security situation and bad governance. Days later, head of Guard General Abdourahamane Tchiani was declared head of …
(2024-01-02). Egypt Launches First Production Well in North Safa Oil Field. themedialine.org 
(2024-01-02). Israeli Supreme Court Rejects Law Restricting Judicial Review. themedialine.org 
(2024-01-02). Netanyahu Declares Extended Military Engagement in Hamas Conflict. themedialine.org 
(2024-01-02). Iranian Warship Moves into Red Sea as Regional Tensions Rise. themedialine.org 
(2024-01-02). Israel Katz Appointed as Israel's Foreign Minister in Cabinet Reshuffle. themedialine.org 
(2024-01-02). Knesset Approves Appointment of Israel Katz as Foreign Minister. themedialine.org 
(2024-01-02). Solomon Islands: A social welfare officer's resilience in safeguarding every child's tomorrow. reliefweb.int Country: Solomon Islands | Source: UN Children's Fund | Navigating the challenges in the Western Province of Solomon Islands | In the Pacific, community social welfare officers are key to ensuring the delivery of essential child protection services. | With their knowledge of the community they are serving, community social welfare officers are better positioned to understand the needs of families and children — most of whom in the Pacific context live in some of the hardest to reach communities. | In addition to providing essential child protection services, community social welfare officers also support…
(2024-01-02). Nuevos sismos sacuden Ishikawa, Japón, con alerta de tsunami. telesurtv.net La Autoridad de Regulación Nuclear indicó que en la central Shiga parte del sistema que recibe electricidad del exterior quedó inutilizable después del primer terremoto.
(2024-01-02). Arabia Saudita se une de manera oficial al grupo de los Brics. telesurtv.net China, el mayor cliente de petróleo de Arabia Saudita, ha liderado los llamados para que los Brics se expandan y se conviertan en un contrapeso para Occidente.
(2024-01-02). Fuerzas sudanesas acuerdan hoja de ruta para finalizar la guerra. telesurtv.net Los acuerdos fueron tomados durante las conversaciones que tienen lugar en Addis Abeba, capital de Etiopía.
(2024-01-02). Elevan a 24 los muertos por sismo de magnitud 7.6 en Japón. telesurtv.net El primer ministro japonés advirtió que las labores de búsqueda se han dificultado debido a que se ha complicado el acceso de vehículos a las zonas afectadas por el sismo.
(2024-01-02). Los trabajadores hicieron historia en 2023, pero se avecinan grandes amenazas en 2024. peoplesworld.org 
No hay duda de que 2023 fue un año de victorias récord para los trabajadores estadounidenses y sus sindicatos, con números sin precedentes ganando campañas para sindicalizar sus lugares de trabajo y enormes aumentos en el apoyo público a los sindicatos y al derecho de los trabajadores a sindicalizarse. Es razonable esperar que estas victorias …
(2024-01-02). Cifra de palestinos arrestados en Cisjordania se eleva a 5.000. telesurtv.net Las organizaciones precisaron que el número exacto de palestinos de Cisjordania detenidos en prisiones israelíes desde el 7 de octubre ha aumentado a 4.910.
(2024-01-02). Tribunal Supremo de Israel deroga Ley Básica Judicial. telesurtv.net Las autoridades del poder ejecutivo israelí han alegado que en la situación de guerra actual esta ley lacera la moral general.
(2024-01-02). Descarrilamiento de tren deja nueve heridos en EE.UU. telesurtv.net De igual manera, indicó la agencia que no hay servicio de tren entre la estación Rockridge y Walnut Creek luego del descarrilamiento.
(2024-01-02). Accidente en Perú cobra cuatro vidas y deja tres desaparecidos. telesurtv.net Se supo que entre los afectados hay una familia completa que viajaba por la festividad de Año Nuevo rumbo a Huánuco.
(2024-01-02). Entra en vigencia nuevo sistema de Royalty Minero en Chile. telesurtv.net Se trata de un impuesto a la gran minería que beneficiará los proyectos en los gobiernos regionales y varias municipalidades.
(2024-01-02). Bolivia activa alerta naranja por posibles desbordes de ríos. telesurtv.net El ente meteorológico boliviano indicó que la alerta regirá desde este martes hasta el domingo 7 de enero.
(2024-01-02). Siria denuncia nuevo ataque con misiles por parte de Israel. telesurtv.net El ente castrense sirio indicó que la nueva agresión ocurrió cuando las fuerzas israelíes lanzaron varios misiles desde el Golán contra la provincia de Damasco.
(2024-01-02). Presidenta de Honduras ofrece balance de su gestión en 2023. telesurtv.net La jefa de Estado precisó que en pocos meses, su Gobierno ha logrado reconocimientos nacionales e internacionales.
(2024-01-02). Presidente Maduro ordena repliegue militar de Fuerza de Tarea Sifontes. telesurtv.net El mandatario reconoció las acciones que la FANB realizó en defensa y resguardo de la soberanía y la paz de Venezuela.
(2024-01-02). Realizan acto por aniversario 65 de la Revolución Cubana. telesurtv.net "Esta es la Revolución que ganó las libertades democráticas para todos los trabajadores, al poner en sus manos los medios de producción", precisó el mandatario cubano.
(2024-01-02). Al menos 8.600 palestinos están recluidos en cárceles israelíes. telesurtv.net Cifras publicadas por el Servicio Penitenciario de Israel refleja que se incluyen 3.291 personas sin juicio ni cargos entre los detenidos.
(2024-01-02). Lula sanciona con vetos directrices del presupuesto brasileño. telesurtv.net La medida fue publicada en el Diario Oficial de la Unión este martes, todo ello luego que el texto fuera aprobado por el Congreso el 19 de diciembre.
(2024-01-02). Jugadora española ratifica acusación contra expresidente federativo. telesurtv.net Este martes, Hermoso insistió en que el beso fue inesperado y en ningún momento consentido.
(2024-01-02). Anuncian captura de 33 presuntos espías israelíes en Türkiye. t.co El operativo ordenado por la oficina contra el terrorismo de la Fiscalía General de Estambul, buscaba a 46 personas, por lo que 13 aún continúan en búsqueda y captura.
(2024-01-02). Ascienden a 57 los muertos tras terremoto en Japón. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con la Prefectura de Ishikawa y otras fuentes locales, se cree que 24 personas murieron en la ciudad de Wajima.
(2024-01-02). Realizan revisión médica a Rolando àÅlvarez Lagos en Nicaragua. telesurtv.net El médico certificó que los signos vitales y el estado de salud de Álvarez Lagos está bien, y no se le extrajo sangre porque había ingerido alimentos previamente.
(2024-01-02). Ejército israelí reprime a manifestantes palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes mostraban su inconformidad ante la agresión a la población civil de Gaza.
(2024-01-02). Colombia reporta su primer firmante de paz asesinado en 2024. telesurtv.net Justo la víspera cerró la cuenta del año anterior en 45, con lo cual sumaban, hasta ese momento, unos 408 desde la firma de la paz con las FARC-EP en 2016.
(2024-01-02). Estado somalí rechaza trato entre Etiopía y región separatista. telesurtv.net La región de Somalilandia no ha obtenido un reconocimiento internacional generalizado a pesar de declarar su autonomía de Somalia en 1991.
(2024-01-02). Cinco personas asesinadas por sicarios en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Ecuador actualmente vive una de las mayores crisis de seguridad de los últimos años, el cantón de Durán es considerado uno de los más peligrosos de Ecuador, este añoel número de asesinatos superó los 440, muy por encima de los 121 registrados en 2022.
(2024-01-02). Falleció el compañero John Pilger: una voz sin mordaza. indybay.org
(2024-01-02). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Más de 80 días se han cumplido de los ataques de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-01-02). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Casi 90 días se han cumplido de los ataques de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-01-02). A 22.185 se eleva cifra de palestinos asesinados en Gaza >. telesurtv.net Según el ente sanitario, 57.035 personas han resultado heridas, de los cuales el 70 por ciento son mujeres y niños.
(2024-01-02). México Zapatista: "La propiedad debe ser del pueblo y común" indybay.org México | Aniversario Zapatista: "La propiedad debe ser del pueblo y común"
(2024-01-02). Intensas lluvias dejan 30 evacuados en Córdoba, Argentina. telesurtv.net Los evacuados pertenecen a siete núcleos familiares y fueron alojadas provisoriamente en el Hotel Bristol.
(2024-01-02). CJI rejects allegations against collegium, refuses to respond to criticism over Article 370. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Monday rubbished the allegation about lack of transparency in the collegium system where judges appoint judges to constitutional courts and desisted from responding to criticism of the Supreme Court judgement upholding the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution that bestowed special status on …
(2024-01-02). Entra en vigencia TLC entre China y Nicaragua. telesurtv.net El Tratado de Libre Comercio entra en vigencia de manera inmediata a partir de este 1 de enero de 2024, dicho acuerdo fue firmado el pasado 31 de agosto de 2023 entre ambas naciones.
(2024-01-02). China llama a reunificación pacífica de Taiwán. telesurtv.net Alto funcionario del país asiático exhortó a la unión y a "oponerse inquebrantablemente al separatismo por la 'independencia' de la isla" y a la "interferencia de fuerzas externas".
(2024-01-02). Investigan posible ataque terrorista en Nueva York, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Producto del hecho fallecieron tres personas, incluyendo al sospechoso, identificado como Michael Avery, y cinco quedaron heridas.
(2024-01-02). Colisión de aviones deja cinco muertos en aeropuerto japonés. telesurtv.net Los 367 pasajeros y los 12 miembros de la tripulación de avión de Japan Airlines fueron evacuados sin problemas.
(2024-01-02). Accidente aéreo deja un muerto y tres heridos en Minas Gerais, Brasil. telesurtv.net Según fuentes locales, la aeronave con matrícula PP-MMA cayó sobre las aguas de un lago en la ciudad de Capitolio.
(2024-01-02). Gobierno boliviano destaca crecimiento y estabilidad económica en 2023. telesurtv.net La economía boliviana se encuentra dentro de las de mayores crecimientos en Sudamérica.
(2024-01-02). Communist Abraham Lincoln Brigade volunteer Paul Wendorf's letters published in Spain. peoplesworld.org 
The letters of Paul Wendorf, a member of the Abraham Lincoln Battalion, have been translated and published in Spain by Salamanca University Press as Vida y lucha de otro norteamericano en las trincheras de España. [At the site where Wendorf's letters are posted—see below—Nancy Phillips writes: "Paul Wendorf was my mother's first cousin and my …
(2024-01-02). Haiti: América Latina y el Caribe Boletín de Precios, diciembre 2023. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-02). Alertan sobre pacientes con cáncer sin tratamiento en Gaza. telesurtv.net El Hospital de la Amistad Palestino-Turco quedó inoperable tras los ataques sionistas.
(2024-01-02). Palestina rechaza secuestro de bebé en Gaza por militar israelí. telesurtv.net "El ejército de ocupación está cometiendo los crímenes más horrendos", señaló la Cancillería palestina.
(2024-01-02). Más de 500 mil migrantes cruzaron la Selva de Darién en el 2023. telesurtv.net La cifra del 2023 representó un récord a los datos del 2022, cuando 248.283 atravesaron la peligrosa selva.
(2024-01-02). Desaparece helicóptero con cuatro tripulantes en Brasil. telesurtv.net La aeronave se trasladaba por el litoral norte de Brasil, en São Paulo, cuando fue reportada como desaparecida.
(2024-01-02). Presidente Maduro destaca construcción de un mundo multipolar. telesurtv.net En los espacios de la casa natal de El Libertador Simón Bolívar, en Caracas, el periodista e intelectual Ignacio Ramonet entrevisto al mandatario venezolano.
(2024-01-02). Reportan emisión de material incandescente de volcán Sangay en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Por otra parte, en las últimas 24 horas, este volcán ha generado un total de 186 explosiones.
(2024-01-02). Al menos seis muertos por sismo de magnitud 7,6 en Japón. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a los reportes de las autoridades un anciano fue declarado muerto después del derrumbe de un edificio en la ciudad de Shika.
(2024-01-02). Síntesis 2023: referéndum en defensa del Esequibo en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El presidente del Consejo Nacional Electoral, Elvis Amoroso, destacó la "victoria abrumadora" del Sí al presentar los resultados.
(2024-01-02). Apuñalan en el cuello a líder de la oposición de Corea del Sur. telesurtv.net El atacante se hizo pasar por un simpatizante de Lee Jae Myung para atacarlo con un objeto punzopenetrante en el cuello.
(2024-01-02). Países amigos felicitan a Cuba por aniversario de la Revolución. telesurtv.net Autoridades de la región enviaron mensajes para sumarse a la celebración del pueblo cubano en este día.
(2024-01-02). Reportan sismo de magnitud 4,1 en California, EE.UU. telesurtv.net No se reporta riesgo de tsunami.
(2024-01-02). Israel asesina a un alto cargo de Hamás en un ataque en Beirut. telesurtv.net El alto líder de Hamás, Saleh al-Arouri, muere en un ataque aéreo israelí al sur de Beirut.
(2024-01-02). Asesinan a concejal del municipio de Tuluá, Colombia. telesurtv.net El político, miembro del Partido Conservador, había sido reelecto el 29 de octubre de 2023 para un tercer período en el cargo.
(2024-01-02). Suman 55 muertos a causa del terremoto en Japón. telesurtv.net El potente sismo golpeó la prefectura de Ishikawa, en la península de Noto, en la isla principal de Honshu.
(2024-01-02). Presidente Milei suspende programa de créditos a jubilados. telesurtv.net Según la administración, la medida se basa en el "resguardo de la rentabilidad" del Fondo de Garantía de Sustentabilidad.
2023-12-31: News Headlines
(2023-12-31). Over 1,000 Children in Gaza Have Had One or Both Legs Amputated Since Oct 7. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-31). West's Support Of Israel: Hatred, Militancy Grow. popularresistance.org The horrors that have been visited on the people of Gaza and increasingly the West Bank by the Israeli forces and by illegal settlers have been playing out in international media outlets. | More than 20,000 people in Gaza, mostly non-combatants, have been killed. This includes more than 8,000 children and 6,200 women. The war crimes and crimes against humanity are obvious. They are not disputable. | More ominous, a textbook case of genocide is unfolding before us all. The response by the "West"? "Israel has a right to defend itself". | It's a settled fact of international law that an occupying power cannot use mi…
(2023-12-31). US-Israeli conspiracy to annex Gaza with Israel will set Middle East on fire. muslimmirror.com By Latheef Farook According to London based website Middle East Eye, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ,who is committing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza , has told his supporters that he is looking for countries-especially Egypt and Jordan- 'to dumb' ethnically cleansed Palestinians in Gaza. However both Egypt and Jordan, US- Israeli stooges, have ruled …
(2023-12-31). Death toll from Israeli attacks in Gaza since Oct. 7 rises to 21,672. muslimmirror.com ANKARA : The Palestinian death toll from Israeli army's ongoing attacks on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7 has risen to 21,672, with 56,165 others injured, the Health Ministry in the blockaded enclave said on Saturday. The ministry said in a statement that "the Israeli occupation committed 14 massacres during the past 24 hours, which …
(2023-12-31). Hundreds protest Israeli attacks on Gaza in Berlin. muslimmirror.com BERLIN : Hundreds of people on Saturday staged a rally in the German capital to protest Israel's ongoing attacks on Gaza, which have killed 21,000 people and left the coastal territory in ruins. Organized by the United Palestinian National Committee, nearly 1,200 protesters held a solidarity demonstration at the Adenauerplatz Square. They decried Germany's stance …
(2023-12-31). Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2023. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | The following are the top 10 world news events in the year 2023 selected by Xinhua in a chronological order: 1. Generative AI accelerates industrial transformation The number of monthly active users of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, reached 100 million in January. Generative AI represented by ChatGPT is developing …
(2023-12-31). On Palestinian and Other Resistance In Times of Catastrophe. socialistproject.ca A lecture from Andreas Malm on the situation in Gaza. | Hosted by Teach Ins for Palestine, and Stockholm Academics for Palestine. | Recorded in Stockholm, 7th December 2023. | Andreas Malm is a Swedish author and an associate professor of human ecology at Lund University. He is on the editorial board of the academic journal Historical Materialism. He has been active in the Palestinian solidarity movement for many years, including living in the Occupied Territories for extended periods. He is the author of:
(2023-12-31). Death toll from Israeli attacks in Gaza since Oct. 7 rises to 21,672. muslimmirror.com ANKARA : The Palestinian death toll from Israeli army's ongoing attacks on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7 has risen to 21,672, with 56,165 others injured, the Health Ministry in the blockaded enclave said on Saturday. The ministry said in a statement that "the Israeli occupation committed 14 massacres during the past 24 hours, which …
(2023-12-31). Unity Over Division: Elevating Human Consciousness in 2024. pressenza.com It is the time of year when we have the opportunity to reflect on the previous year and make resolutions for the future. | The dehumanization process has reached new levels in 2023. The current destruction of Palestinian society by Israel is the most brutal representation of an ongoing crisis that is happening globally. As of December 1, the Gaza Health Ministry reported 15,000 Palestinians (including 6,150 children) killed, 36,000 injured, and 7,000 missing under the rubble, totaling over 58,000 casualties since the conflict began — about 2.4% of Gaza's 2.3 million people. | Months before, the war in Ukrain…
(2023-12-31). Biden Ukraine Statement Highlights Hypocrisy on Gaza. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-31). Just Human: A Podcast Conversation with Jamelah Vincent. worldbeyondwar.org 
Two and a half months of brutal and senseless slaughter in Gaza have shattered souls all over the world. Here on the World BEYOND War podcast, we've been talking about this tragedy for several episodes in a row. What else can we do, as a genocide proceeds in plain sight?
(2023-12-31). Israel Says It's Anti-Semitic To Invoke Genocide Convention Over Gaza. popularresistance.org South Africa has invoked the Genocide Convention, formally launching a case at the UN's international court of justice accusing Israel of genocide for its mass atrocities in the Gaza Strip. Israel immediately responded by (deep sigh) accusing South Africa of "blood libel". | Blood libel, for those who don't know, refers to the way medieval Europeans would falsely accuse Jews of murdering Christians in blood sacrifices in order to justify persecuting them. Which is to say, Israel has responded to South Africa's accusations by accusing South Africa of anti-semitism.
(2023-12-31). Israel Accused of Harvesting Organs From Dead Gazans. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-31). US-Israeli conspiracy to annex Gaza with Israel will set Middle East on fire. muslimmirror.com By Latheef Farook According to London based website Middle East Eye, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ,who is committing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza , has told his supporters that he is looking for countries-especially Egypt and Jordan- 'to dumb' ethnically cleansed Palestinians in Gaza. However both Egypt and Jordan, US- Israeli stooges, have ruled …
(2023-12-31). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 84: Gaza At 'Catastrophic Threshold' Of Famine. popularresistance.org Twelve weeks into the Israeli rampage in the Gaza Strip, airstrikes continue to flatten the small Palestinian territory, killing dozens as fighting rages on between Israeli ground forces and Palestinian resistance fighters. | Deadly Israeli airstrikes were reported since Thursday afternoon in Rafah and Khan Younis in southern Gaza, as well as in the Nuseirat, al-Bureij, and al-Maghazi refugee camps in central Gaza, and in Beit Hanoun and the Gaza City neighborhood of Sheikh Radwan in northern Gaza. | The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reported at midday on Friday that at least 187 people had been killed a…
(2023-12-31). Israel's War On Gaza: In Memory Of Palestinian Journalists Killed In 2023. thedissenter.org 
(2023-12-31). Most important stories of 2023: Gaza, Ukraine, China, BRICS, dedollarization, bank crises, inflation. geopoliticaleconomy.com These were the most important geopolitical and economic issues of 2023, including the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, US-China tensions, BRICS expansion, growing de-dollarization, inflation crisis, crypto fraud, bank crashes, European de-industrialization, and more.
(2023-12-31). Will 2024 bring an end to war? electronicintifada.net No joy on New Year's Eve in Gaza.
(2023-12-31). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 86: Israel falls in 'serious strategic trap' in Gaza as Netanyahu vows to fight 'for months'. mondoweiss.net 
The Israeli war cabinet pressures Netanyahu to discuss "the day after" in Gaza as Hamas broadcasts videos of targeting Israeli tanks, and the PFLP says a captive soldier died during an Israeli airstrike. Meanwhile, UNRWA warns of widespread hunger.
(2023-12-31). Hundreds protest Israeli attacks on Gaza in Berlin. muslimmirror.com BERLIN : Hundreds of people on Saturday staged a rally in the German capital to protest Israel's ongoing attacks on Gaza, which have killed 21,000 people and left the coastal territory in ruins. Organized by the United Palestinian National Committee, nearly 1,200 protesters held a solidarity demonstration at the Adenauerplatz Square. They decried Germany's stance …
(2023-12-31). Cenk Uyger: Stop Talking About Gaza. dissidentvoice.org On December 21, Piers Morgan hosted a debate on Palestine between British neoconservative and anti-immigrant activist Douglas Murray and The Young Turks founder Cenk Uygur. Morgan has been hosting several debates and one on one discussions on Israel/Palestine. He's had great guests such as Norman Finkelstein, Cornel West, and Dr Gabor Mate arguing against the …
(2023-12-31). 'Israel' Relies on Isolating Gazans to Blame Hamas. orinocotribune.com By Yousef Fares — Dec 30, 2023 | No one can claim that the people of Gaza have a unanimous opinion regarding the Al-Aqsa Flood Operation. Gaza is a normal human community, not a mythical place as some might believe. Its social classes vary in the extent to which national and religious values are present in their lives. In fact, there is a large segment of the population preoccupied with personal concerns: bills, children, and the nuclear family—above all else. | When this diverse human society is placed under extreme pressure, which it has been experiencing for over 80 days, it is logical that the peop…
(2023-12-31). South Africa appeals to the International Court of Justice: Stop Israel's genocide in Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
South Africa's 84 page long Application to the International Court of Justice to begin proceedings against Israel for its genocide in Gaza is a devastating document laying out Israel's genocidal acts and statements in horrifying detail.
(2023-12-31). 21 killed in Ukrainian shelling attacks on Russia's border city Belgorod: governor. independent.co.ug 
MOSCOW/KIEV, UKRAINE | Xinhua | The Ukrainian shelling of the Russian border city of Belgorod has caused 21 deaths, including three children, and damage in 30 apartment buildings, Vyacheslav Gladkov, governor of the Belgorod region, said Sunday. "The number of dead has increased to 21 people, of whom three are children. 110 people were …
(2023-12-31). Russia Resumes Massive Missile Strikes as Ukraine Continues to Rely on Deadly, Senseless PR Stunts. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for January 1, 2024… | — Russia's taking of the heavily fortified town of Maryinka demonstrates the futility of Kiev's "dig-in" strategy; | — Ukrainian General Valery Zaluzhny has admitted that the likewise fortified city of Avdeevka will inevitably be taken by Russian forces; | — After months of stockpiling missiles, Russia has carried the first of what will likely be many large-scale strikes across Ukraine; | — Ukraine's retaliation targeting Belgorod civilian targets is admittedly done solely for domestic "morale" and will only likely harden Russian resol…
(2023-12-31). Another Russian child dies in Ukrainian terrorist attack on Belgorod. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) Vyacheslav Gladkov, governor of Belgorod Oblast, on Sunday lamented the death of another child, totaling 24 deaths as Ukrainian terrorist attacks increased in the central region of this Russian border city on Saturday.
(2023-12-31). Israeli General Killed Israelis on 7 October Then Lied About It. orinocotribune.com 
By Ali Abunimah and David Sheen — Dec 24, 2023 | Video and witness accounts recently published by Israeli media reveal new details about how Israeli forces killed their own civilians in Kibbutz Be'eri on 7 October. | Last week, Israel's Channel 12 The new evidence shows that the Israeli comma…
(2023-12-31). Setting Up White Gentiles for Genocide. thealtworld.com Taki Points Out that the Jews in Hollywood Are Doing the Same Work on White People that the Nazi Filmmakers Did on Jews | "Hollywood is hard at work in maintaining the myth that everything that the West has achieved since the Greeks was due to the white man's cruelty and ability to steal from the Dark Continent." | Taki was ill in bed with nothing to do but to watch TV. The program he watched "takes place out west and the cowboys are all bad, bullies, criminals, sadists, and worst of all, white. The few black cowhands are wise, introspective, and very perceptive with their advice. The victims are the red Indians,…
(2023-12-31). New Year, same genocide: No cause for celebration at Boston's First Night. workers.org 
By Boston Coalition for Palestine The Boston Coalition for Palestine issued the following media advisory Dec. 29. Sunday, Dec 31, 5: 00 P.M. EST, JFK Federal Building, Boston: The Boston Coalition for Palestine will be the largest public group at this year's First Night because the people of Massachusetts want an . . . |
presstv.ir (2023-12-31). Russia: Ukraine used banned munitions in 'terrorist attack' on civilians in BelgorodBelgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said the Ukrainian attack had damaged 55 homes, two private businesses, a football pitch, a leisure center, and a preschool, urging all residents on social media to move to air raid shelters as sirens sounded.
(2023-12-31). The Israel Supporter And The Sandwich. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2023-12-31). Pregnancy, flu and importance of vaccination. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that when mothers receive the flu vaccine, their babies experience fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits for the flu, particularly if the baby is under 3 months old or born to a mother who received the vaccine in the third trimester. Pregnant women are among those at higher risk of complications of severe illness from flu infection. Dr. Thomas Howell Jr., an OB-GYN at Mayo Clinic Health…
(2023-12-31). Baghdad Is 'Heading Towards' Ending US Military Presence In The Country. popularresistance.org Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said his government is "heading towards" ending the presence of international forces in Iraq, which includes about 2,500 US troops, the largest foreign contingent. | Al-Sudani's comments came after his government strongly condemned several rounds of US airstrikes in Iraq as a violation of sovereignty and a hostile act. In the latest strikes, the US said it targeted the Shia militia Kataib Hezbollah in retaliation for an attack on a US base, but al-Sudani's government said civilians were also wounded in the US bombing. | "We are in the process of rearranging the relatio…
(2023-12-31). State Council approves new nuclear plants. ecns.cn The State Council granted approval to two new nuclear power projects on Friday, and called for intensified support for the innovation and development of the country's nuclear power industry with an emphasis on boosting competitiveness in related equipment and industries.
(2023-12-31). How NATO Undermined a Peace Agreement in Ukraine. truthdig.com Ukrainians are beginning to understand that the ongoing destruction of their country was not necessary.
(2023-12-31). Greeks Protest Docking Of US Warship. popularresistance.org On Thursday, December 28, anti-imperialists in Greece protested the docking of the US Navy's aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford at the Souda Port in Chania. The mobilization, called by the Peace Committee and labor unions in Chania, saw participation from activists of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE), the Greek Committee for International Détente and Peace (EEDYE), the Communist Youth of Greece (KNE), and All Workers Militant Front (PAME), among others. | Activists held a banner that read "There is no place here for murderers! US and NATO soldiers are not welcome!" The aircraft carrier docked at the port on Dece…
(2023-12-31). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cleft lip and palate repair. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm pregnant with my second child. During the 20-week anatomy scan, my obstetrician detected my baby has a cleft lip. Does this mean my baby also has a cleft palate? How and when is a cleft lip or cleft palate corrected? ANSWER: Cleft lip and cleft palate are openings or splits in the upper lip, the roof of the mouth — called the palate — or both. Cleft lip and cleft palate…
(2023-12-31). Ongoing conflict ravages Sudan's economy, society in 2023. independent.co.ug 
KHARTOUM, SUDAN | Xinhua | As the Sudanese people expected to see an end to the years-long instability in 2023 to avoid an economic collapse in the country, Sudan slid into a deadly military conflict in April that has been ongoing till now. HEAVY TOLL ON CIVILIANS On April 15, residents of the capital …
(2023-12-31). Serbia Riots: Hypocritical Western 'Rules-Based Order' in Action. orinocotribune.com
(2023-12-31). Mutual Aid Groups, Asylum-Seekers Support Families Facing Eviction. popularresistance.org On Saturday, Dec. 16, hundreds of migrants and asylum seekers gathered at the Fourth Universalist Society on the Upper West Side for the "Posada de Comadres." Coordinated by a coalition of mutual-aid and immigrant-rights groups, the event featured a housing workshop, a resource fair, the distribution of winter clothing and a mobile health clinic that offered basic health services. | Valentina (a pseudonym) and her family, asylum-seekers who fled Colombia, were one of the families present at the event. They are also among the 3,500 families that received an eviction notice from the city earlier in the month. Valen…
(2023-12-31). Doctor Mercedes Blanco, a Cuban physician in Guatemala. plenglish.com Guatemala (Prensa Latina) Dr. Mercedes Blanco's story in the northeastern department of Alta Verapaz shows the work during 2023, and before, of the anonymous heroes of Cuba's collaboration in Guatemala.
(2023-12-31). Uruguay a la vanguardia en el uso de energías renovables. radiohc.cu Montevideo, 31 dic (RHC) Uruguay sigue marcando hoy pauta en el uso de energías renovables, según un registro elaborado por la Administración del Mercado Eléctrico (ADME).
(2023-12-31). Mayo Clinic hits milestone of 1 million YouTube subscribers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The channel's success is driven by the collaboration of teams from Mayo Clinic's Center for Digital Health, Marketing, IT and Communications, along with staff members across Mayo Clinic who share their expertise to help others. ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic's YouTube channel recently surpassed 1 million subscribers. Mayo Clinic started its YouTube channel in 2006, before the streaming platform became a household name. Over the past 17 years, the channel has grown steadily, delivering Mayo…
(2023-12-31). Crisis In The Democratic Republic Of Congo. popularresistance.org Since 1996, at least 6 million people have been killed in successive conflicts in the eastern portion of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The same conflicts are largely responsible for the 6.9 million internally displaced people in the DRC today, one of the world's largest populations of IDPs. Successive waves of violence have unfolded against a backdrop of a desperate struggle for the $24 trillion of mineral wealth embedded in Congolese soil. Despite immense wealth, nearly 60 million people — 64% of the country — live on less than $2.15 a day. One in six people living in extreme poverty in Sub-Sahar…
(2023-12-31). Zaid Almadi: 'Palestine, I promise to help set you free!'. workers.org 
By Zaid Almadi The following speech was delivered by Zaid Almadi — the youngest leader of the Boston Coalition for Palestine — at the group's massive 'No Christmas as Usual' March for Palestine on Dec. 17, previously covered by Workers World. (workers.org/2023/12/75735/) Zaid Almadi of the Boston Coalition for Palestine . . . |
(2023-12-31). 2024 Bangladesh general elections: Opposition parties to intensify anti-government movement. muslimmirror.com By Muhammad Shoaib BNP, the main opposition party in Bangladesh, and the parties involved in the simultaneous movement against the rulling party have announced that the next program after January 1 will be strict in the new year. In this case, two types of programs are being considered. One is a continuous strike or blockade …
(2023-12-31). 2024 Bangladesh general elections: Opposition parties to intensify anti-government movement. muslimmirror.com By Muhammad Shoaib BNP, the main opposition party in Bangladesh, and the parties involved in the simultaneous movement against the rulling party have announced that the next program after January 1 will be strict in the new year. In this case, two types of programs are being considered. One is a continuous strike or blockade …
(2023-12-31). Mayo Clinic makes transformative $22 million investment in local communities. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Twenty-one nonprofits will receive support to help those in need ROCHESTER, Minn. ‚Äï Mayo Clinic cares for its patients, communities and each other, and Mayo's Bold. Forward. strategy supports this care through work to Cure, Connect, and Transform healthcare for all. As this strategy successfully unfolds, this year Mayo Clinic is able to invest an additional $22 million in community organizations addressing pressing needs related to housing, food insecurity, access to healthcare, and safe places…
(2023-12-31). 60 Years On: China's Medical Teams Treat 300 Million Patients Abroad. orinocotribune.com 
Since China sent its first medical team to aid Algeria in 1963, tens of thousands of Chinese medical personnel have embarked on their journey abroad, making solid contributions to global public health. | Over the past six decades, the country has dispatched over 30,000 medical personnel to 76 countries and regions across the world, providing medical services to nearly 300 million patients and helping build over 130 healthcare facilities, according to data from the National Health Commission. | Statistics also reveal that China's medical teams dispatched abroad have trained over 100,000 local medical personnel, en…
(2023-12-31). NY Times October 7 hoax exposed. youtube.com 
Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate meticulously debunk a New York Times article purporting to demonstrate that Hamas carried out a policy of sexual assault against Israelis on October 7, and demonstrate that the Times' Jeffrey Gettleman is guilty of journalistic malpractice and serving as a willing tool for the serially mendacious Israeli government. ||| The …
(2023-12-31). Alex Saab Appears on Maduro Podcast, Provides Details of Illegal Imprisonment in Cape Verde and US. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab, who was recently liberated from illegal imprisonment in the US, was interviewed by President Nicolás Maduro on the third episode of Maduro Podcast. In the interview, aired on Thursday, December 28, Saab shared details of his experiences during his illegal imprisonment of more than three years, first in Cape Verde and afterwards in the US. | Saab, accompanied by his wife Camila Fabri de Saab, expressed his gratitude to the Bolivarian government "for not getting tired when it was easy to get tired" and achieving his release from an unjust kidnapping of more than 1,280 days in a U.S. p…
(2023-12-31). Glenn Greenwald: Can't-Miss of 2023 — COVID, #TwitterFiles, Govt Spying & More. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-31). John Pilger, "Giant of Campaigning Journalism, has Died. expose-news.com Legendary Australian journalist and documentary filmmaker John Pilger has sadly died aged 84, his family have announced. A statement posted to his account on X said: "It is with great sadness the …
(2023-12-31). Baloch protesters set seven-day ultimatum for Pakistani government. peoplesdispatch.org Baloch Yakjehti Committee, which has been leading protests against the extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances in Islamabad for the past nine days, have condemned the Islamabad police for The committee has given a
(2023-12-31). Why More Than 60 Indigenous Nations Oppose The Line 5 Oil Pipeline. popularresistance.org The Line 5 oil pipeline that snakes through Wisconsin and Michigan won a key permit this month: pending federal studies and approvals, Canada-based Enbridge Energy will build a new section of pipeline and tunnel underneath the Great Lakes despite widespread Indigenous opposition. You may not have heard of Line 5, but over the next few years, the controversy surrounding the 645-mile pipeline is expected to intensify. | The 70-year-old pipeline stretches from Superior, Wisconsin, through Michigan to Sarnia, Ontario, transporting up to 540,000 gallons of oil and natural gas liquids per day. It's part of a network of…
(2023-12-31). Opening A New Path On Climate And The Future. popularresistance.org Of the many climate struggles going on today, the great one, played out in hundreds of arenas around the world, is the struggle to rein in and then halt the buildup of greenhouse gases. Gaining ever-more attention is the struggle to adapt to the climate impacts already upon us. But there is a new struggle that needs to be joined now: the struggle to learn from our mistakes — the Big Mistake of climate catastrophe. What is it about our society, our economy, our politics, and our culture that has let this giant failing happen? What is it that has led us to this tragedy? | There are a set of readily available…
(2023-12-31). Robert Scheer: Today is the Last Day to Help the IRS Help ScheerPost and Help Yourself to a Tax Deduction. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-31). The names & faces of the 150 Bilderbergers who manipulated the COVID-19 Pandemic response. expose-news.com Over 150 Bilderbergers (of the 1,861 who are still alive) have played important parts in the Covid-19 event. Many, perhaps most, of the below have been active in various roles; this page …
(2023-12-31). Cuba and China in the dynamics of a multi-sector alliance. plenglish.com Beijing (Prensa Latina) China and Cuba have reinvigorated their economic-commercial relations, strengthened mutual political trust with high-level meetings and signed several agreements during a fruitful year for their ties.
(2023-12-31). UCC will soon be implemented in Uttarakhand: CM Dhami. muslimmirror.com Mathura : The Uniform Civil Code will soon be implemented in Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said. The bill for its implementation will be tabled in the assembly soon, Dhami said at the Shasthi Purti Mahotsav organised on Saturday in Vatsalya Gram at Vrindavan to celebrate 60 years of Sadhvi Ritambhara's 'sanyas'. UCC …
(2023-12-31). Cuban residents abroad celebrate 65th anniversary of Revolution. plenglish.com Panama, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) The Network of Cuban Residents in Latin America and the Caribbean and the Marti Association of Cuban Residents in Panama congratulated their country on the 65th anniversary of the triumph of the Revolution on Sunday.
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(2023-12-31). Xi extends New Year wishes to all. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday extended his New Year wishes and expressed full confidence in the future.
(2023-12-31). Study on Fetal Fentanyl Exposure Risks Replicating Debunked "Crack Baby" Panic. truthout.org The news report took us by surprise: "Fentanyl exposure during pregnancy is linked to a new medical syndrome in babies." The piece reported on a study recently published in the journal Genetics Medicine, which found that 10 infants showed evidence of having been harmed by exposure to the drug in utero. Fifty years ago, medical literature reported a similarly new (to the modern medical community)… |
(2023-12-31). Xi: The people are the ones we look to when fighting against challenges. ecns.cn The people are the ones we look to when we fight to prevail over all difficulties or challenges, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday in his 2024 New Year message.
(2023-12-31). Kerala Muslims will not be hurt no matter who attends Ram Temple, says Samastha. muslimmirror.com Thiruvananthapuram : The Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyathul Ulama, an association of eminent Sunni scholars with the highest support base among Kerala Muslims, clarified on Saturday that the community's sentiments would not be hurt regardless of who attends the Ram Temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. The clarification from the organisation, widely known as Samastha, came in response …
(2023-12-31). ZAKA Is Not a Trustworthy Source for Allegations of Sexual Violence on October 7. scheerpost.com 
A ZAKA ambulance. Photo from Wikimedia Commons by David Shay on April 28, 2019. | By The Short String / Many of the reports in Israeli and international media networks — including CNN, the BBC, the New York Times, and many others — that accuse Palestinians of committing systematic wide-scale gender-based violence against I…
(2023-12-31). My Memory of ChinaÔΩúRobert Kuhn: China's initiatives offer an enlightened, new vision for building a better world. ecns.cn Sharing his prospect for 2024 with China News Network, Robert Kuhn, chairman of the Kuhn Foundation, said that he "focuses on China's increasing international engagement."
(2023-12-31). French association celebrates 65th anniversary of Cuban Revolution. plenglish.com Paris, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) The France-Cuba Solidarity Association reaffirmed its support for Cuba and its people on Sunday, on the 65th anniversary of the Revolution, on January 1.
(2023-12-31). I'm Serving 40 Years in Federal Prison. Here's a Glimpse Into My World. truthout.org The morning quietly waits for the public address system to emit its familiar message. I am laying on my top bunk, eyes half-open, while an opaque light is streaming through a small, barred window, brightening the pale cinderblock walls, paint-chipped metal table, rusted basin and blue metal door of a room I've learned to call my home. In the amplified quiet, I can hear my cell-mate breathing as he… |
(2023-12-31). Xi: China's economy weathers storm to be more resilient, dynamic. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said the year 2023 has seen China's economy weather the storm and become "more resilient and dynamic than before."
(2023-12-31). Xi: China's confidence, strength derived from time-honored history, splendid civilization. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said the nation's time-honored history and splendid civilization is the source of confidence and strength on Sunday in his 2024 New Year message.
(2023-12-31). President Xi Jinping's 2024 New Year message. pressenza.com On New Year's Eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his 2024 New Year message via China Media Group and the Internet. The following is the full text of the message, which we publish particularly appreciating his vision for peace and a shared future for all humanity: Conflicts are still raging in some parts of the world. We Chinese are keenly aware of what peace means. We will work closely with the international community for the common good of humanity, build a community with a shared future for mankind, and make the world a better place for all. | Greetings to you all! As energy rises after the Winter Solst…
(2023-12-31). Xi's 2024 New Year address: solid, robost steps and plenty real achievements. ecns.cn In 2023, we have continued to forge ahead with resolve and tenacity. We have gone through the test of winds and rains, have seen beautiful scenes unfolding on the way, and have made plenty real achievements. We will remember this year as one of hard work and perseverance. Going forward, we have full confidence in the future.
(2023-12-31). Tehreek-e-Hurriyat banned under UAPA for trying To "Establish Islamic Rule" in Jammu and Kashmir: MHA. muslimmirror.com Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Jammu and Kashmir (TeH), a separatist group, has been declared an 'Unlawful Association' under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Union Home Minister Amit Shah took to social media to make the announcement, stating, "The Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, J&K (TeH) has been declared an 'Unlawful Association' under UAPA." He further said, "The outfit is involved in …
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(2023-12-31). Former German footballer Franz Beckenbauer's health is deteriorating. plenglish.com Berlin, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) Former German football icon Franz Beckenbauer is in poor health, according to statements by his brother Walter that were published by local media on Sunday.
(2023-12-31). "Lockdowns" didn't work and they were catastrophic. expose-news.com The Covid-inspired forced lockdowns on business and school closures are and have been counterproductive, not sustainable and are, quite frankly, meritless and unscientific. They have been disastrous and just plain wrong! There …
(2023-12-31). Xi: China to consolidate, strengthen momentum of economic recovery. ecns.cn China will consolidate and strengthen the momentum of economic recovery, and work to achieve steady and long-term economic development, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday while delivering his 2024 New Year message.
(2023-12-31). Drug-Induced Dementia IS NOT Alzheimer's Disease. globalresearch.ca This important article by Dr. Gary G. Kohls was first published on September 13, 2016 | *** | "The desire to take medicine is perhaps the greatest feature which distinguishes man from animals." —— Sir William Osler | *** | "More than 50 …
(2023-12-31). In Washington State, Prison Closure Divides Abolitionist Community. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-31). Kerala Muslims will not be hurt no matter who attends Ram Temple, says Samastha. muslimmirror.com Thiruvananthapuram : The Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyathul Ulama, an association of eminent Sunni scholars with the highest support base among Kerala Muslims, clarified on Saturday that the community's sentiments would not be hurt regardless of who attends the Ram Temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. The clarification from the organisation, widely known as Samastha, came in response …
(2023-12-31). German farmers come out in force to protest new law which increases fuel prices. expose-news.com German farmers are enraged at proposed cuts to diesel subsidies cuts and taxes that directly impact their livelihoods. They say these could cost them up to ‚Ǩ1 billion. Farmers from across Germany …
(2023-12-31). Xi says to continuously consolidate, develop China-Russia ties serves fundamental interests of both countries. ecns.cn The development of China-Russia relations in the past three-quarters of a century has shown that to continuously consolidate and develop bilateral relations featuring permanent good-neighborly friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination and mutually beneficial cooperation serves the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples, meets the expectations of the international community and conforms to the trend of the times, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday.
(2023-12-31). Venezuelan Army to Remain Deployed Until UK Navy Ship Leaves Disputed Water With Guyana. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López supervised the General Domingo Anotnio Sifontes joint military drill of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) that is going on in the Venezuelan Atlantic Faàßade. The drill was launched by the Venezuelan government on Thursday to safeguard the security and territorial sovereignty of the country in response to Guyana violating the Argyle Agreement and allowing a British warship to sail in the udelimited water of the disputed Essequibo territory. reached last December 14 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines between President Nicolas Maduro and Guyanese Pr…
(2023-12-31). Futbolda aralƒ±k ayƒ± krizlerle geàßti. yenisafak.com 
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(2023-12-31). U.S. Constitutional Attorney — 'Break the Cycle: In 2024, Say No to the Government's Cruelty, Brutality and Abuse'. expose-news.com "The police state has arrived" according to U.S. Constitutional Attorney John W. Whitehead, who writes that "As long as we continue to allow callousness, cruelty, meanness, immorality, ignorance, hatred, intolerance, racism, militarism, …
(2023-12-31). Venezuela rejects Argentina's decision on Emtrasur aircraft. plenglish.com Caracas, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela has categorically rejected the decision by Argentine authorities regarding the hijacking of the Emtrasur aircraft that has been illegally held in that country since last year.
(2023-12-31). German farmers come out in force to protest new law which increases fuel prices. expose-news.com German farmers are enraged at proposed cuts to diesel subsidies and tax exemptions that directly impact their livelihoods. They say these could cost them up to ‚Ǩ1 billion. Farmers from across Germany …
(2023-12-31). Tehreek-e-Hurriyat banned under UAPA for trying To "Establish Islamic Rule" in Jammu and Kashmir: MHA. muslimmirror.com Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Jammu and Kashmir (TeH), a separatist group, has been declared an 'Unlawful Association' under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Union Home Minister Amit Shah took to social media to make the announcement, stating, "The Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, J&K (TeH) has been declared an 'Unlawful Association' under UAPA." He further said, "The outfit is involved in …
(2023-12-31). Xi: China to deepen reform and opening up across the board. ecns.cn China will deepen reform and opening up across the board, and further enhance people's confidence in development, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday.
(2023-12-31). Xi pledges steadfastly advancing Chinese modernization. ecns.cn China will steadfastly advance Chinese modernization, President Xi Jinping said on Sunday in his 2024 New Year message.
(2023-12-31). EURO 2020'ye damga vurmuştu: Galatasaray ilgileniyor. yenisafak.com 
Galatasaray yà∂netimi, Angelino'nun ayrƒ±lƒ±ƒüƒ± sonrasƒ± sol bek mevkisine ara transfer dà∂neminde takviye yapmak istiyor. | ƒ∞talyan basƒ±nƒ±ndan gelen haberlere gà∂re; Galatasaray, ƒ∞talyan sol bek Leonardo Spinazzola'yƒ± kadrosuna katmak istiyor. Sarƒ±-kƒ±rmƒ±zƒ±lƒ± yà∂netim bu transferde oldukàßa istekli ancak oyuncuya Suudi Arabistan takƒ±mlarƒ±ndan da yàºksek teklifler var.30 ya&…
(2023-12-31). Full text of President Xi Jinping's 2024 New Year message. ecns.cn
(2023-12-31). Bakan ≈ûim≈üek'ten 2024 mesajƒ±: Sàºrdàºràºlebilir yàºksek bàºyàºmenin temellerinin gàºàßlendiƒüi bir yƒ±l olacak. yenisafak.com Hazine ve Maliye Bakanƒ± Mehmet ≈ûim≈üek, 2024 yƒ±lƒ± iàßin sosyal medya hesabƒ± àºzerinden bir payla≈üƒ±mda bulundu. | Bakan ≈ûim≈üek, payla≈üƒ±mƒ±nda 2024 yƒ±lƒ± iàßin ≈üu ifadeleri kullandƒ±; | "Yƒ±llƒ±k enflasyonda dàº≈üàº≈üàºn ba≈üladƒ±ƒüƒ±, rezerv yeterliliƒüinin daha da artt&fnof…
(2023-12-31). （W. E. Talk）How to Address the Crisis of Global Modernity: Through Competition or Cooperation Between the East and the West. ecns.cn
(2023-12-31). MEP Christine Anderson: How Europe Became a Society 'That Hates Itself'. expose-news.com "We're so overrun, and it's almost like we have these parallel societies, on top of all of that we are being taught to hate our own way of life, to hate our …
(2023-12-31). Pope demands those responsible for wars listen to their conscience. plenglish.com Vatican City, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis lamented on Sunday, after praying the Angelus, the worsening of war in the world, and noted that "we continue praying for the people who suffer due to wars."
(2023-12-31). Year 2023 offers new insights on China-U.S. relations. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | In 2023, experts, scholars and specialists from various fields have shared their opinions with Xinhua on China's diplomacy, global hotspots as well as international relations, enriching the column through insightful contributions and engaging dialogues. The following are some of the highlights of their insights on China-U.S. relations: Dennis Munene, executive director …
(2023-12-31). Xi pledges to work with int'l society to build community with a shared future for mankind. ecns.cn China will work with the international community to build a community with a shared future for mankind, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday in his 2024 New Year message.
(2023-12-31). UN chief commends peacekeeping mission in Mali as it ends. independent.co.ug 
UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday expressed his deep appreciation for the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali as it completed its withdrawal from the country. The UN chief underscored the pivotal role the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) played in bolstering the peace process. The mission was …
(2023-12-31). From TCM to high techs, Chinese wisdom illuminates BRI endeavors. ecns.cn
(2023-12-31). Xi: China will surely be reunified. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said China will surely be reunified, and all Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should be bound by a common sense of purpose and share in the glory of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
(2023-12-31). Eyeliner as a Form of Resistance. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-31). UCC will soon be implemented in Uttarakhand: CM Dhami. muslimmirror.com Mathura : The Uniform Civil Code will soon be implemented in Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said. The bill for its implementation will be tabled in the assembly soon, Dhami said at the Shasthi Purti Mahotsav organised on Saturday in Vatsalya Gram at Vrindavan to celebrate 60 years of Sadhvi Ritambhara's 'sanyas'. UCC …
(2023-12-31). Fƒ±rtƒ±na'da kritik 23 gàºn. yenisafak.com Yeni yƒ±la lig àºàßàºncàºsຠolarak giren Trabzonspor'u Ocak ayƒ±nda yoƒüun bir maàß takvimi bekliyor. Bordo-mavililer, 6-28 Ocak tarihleri arasƒ±nda 6'sƒ± Trendyol Sàºper Lig'de l'i Ziraat Türkiye Kupasƒ±'nda olmak àºzere 7 maàßa à߃±kacak. | Trabzonspor, bu kar≈üƒ±la≈ümalarƒ±n 4'àºnຠsahasƒ±nda, 3'àºnຠise deplasmanda oynayacak. Karadeniz ekibinin aradan sonra yoƒüun fikstàºrà&or…
(2023-12-31). Fenerbahàße'de stoper hareketliliƒüi: Madrid mesaisi. yenisafak.com 
Ara transferde kadrosunu takviye etmek isteyen Fenerbahàße'de hareketlilik ya≈üanacak bà∂lgelerden biri de stoper olarak à∂ne à߃±kƒ±yor. | Sarƒ±-lacivertlilerde bu bà∂lge iàßin ƒ∞spanya'nƒ±n Atletico Madrid takƒ±mƒ±nda forma giyen milli oyuncu àáaƒülar Sà∂yàºncຠve yine aynƒ± takƒ±mdan Stefan Savic à∂ne à߃±kan isimler oldu.
(2023-12-31). ƒ∞stanbul bàºyàºk yàºràºyàº≈üe hazƒ±rlanƒ±yor: Bulu≈üma yeri Galata. yenisafak.com 
Milli ƒ∞rade Platformu àºyesi 308 sivil toplum kurulu≈ü anlamƒ± bir àßaƒürƒ± yaptƒ±. Penàße Kilit Harekat bà∂lgesinde ≈üehit olan 12 askerimiz ve ƒ∞srail zulmàºne uƒürayan Filistin halkƒ± iàßin yàºràºyàº≈ü yapƒ±lacak."≈ûehitlerimize Rahmet, Filistin'e Destek, ƒ∞srail'e Lanet" yàºràºyàº≈üຠiàßin yàºz binlerce ki≈üi Galata Kà∂pràºsàº'nde bulu&as…
(2023-12-31). Suudi Arabistan'da bir kriz daha: Yƒ±ldƒ±z oyuncu ≈üehri terk etti. yenisafak.com Sezon ba≈üƒ±nda takƒ±mƒ±na biràßok yƒ±ldƒ±zƒ± alan Suudi Arabistan ekibi Al Ittihad'da Karim Benzema krizi ya≈üanƒ±yor. | Foot Mercato'da yer alan habere gà∂re; Al-Nassr'a 5-2 kaybeden Al Ittihad'da taraftarlarƒ±n Fransƒ±z yƒ±ldƒ±za yà∂nelik tepkiler bàºyàºd຃üàº, Benzema'nƒ±n da 76 milyon takipàßili sosyal medya hesabƒ±nƒ± kapatarak ≈üehri terk ettiƒüi…
(2023-12-31). Xi: 2023 presents vibrant, flourishing China to world. ecns.cn All the exhilarating activities throughout 2023 have made Chinese people's lives richer and more colorful, marked the return of bustling life across the country, embodied people's pursuit of a beautiful life, and presented a vibrant and flourishing China to the world, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday.
(2023-12-31). Xi: China supports long-term prosperity, stability of Hong Kong, Macao. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday pledged continuous support for Hong Kong and Macao in securing their long-term prosperity and stability.
(2023-12-31). Xi Jinping predicts economic revitalization and development in China. plenglish.com Beijing, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) President Xi Jinping on Sunday reviewed China's achievements and challenges in 2023, and predicted a coming year of greater economic revitalization with a new development paradigm.
(2023-12-31). Xi: China's innovation-driven development full of energy. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said the nation's time-honored history and splendid civilization is the source of confidence and strength on Sunday in his 2024 New Year message.
(2023-12-31). Xi: Our ultimate goal is to deliver a better life for people. ecns.cn China's ultimate goal is about delivering a better life for the people, Chinese President Xi Jinping remarked while delivering his 2024 New Year message on Sunday.
(2023-12-31). Police in Masaka city to train school guards in safety skills. independent.co.ug 
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Masaka district have undertaken training of all school guards and night watchmen to improve the safety of learners and their properties. Charles Okello, the District Police Commander in Masaka City indicates their intervention is a response to the recurrent insecurity incidents which include fire outbreaks that …
(2023-12-31). àáin men≈üeli fƒ±rƒ±n ve ocaklardaki 'ate≈üleyicilerin' ithalatƒ±nda dampinge kar≈üƒ± à∂nlem sàºrecek. yenisafak.com Ticaret Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ± tarafƒ±ndan hazƒ±rlanan ƒ∞thalatta Haksƒ±z Rekabetin àñnlenmesine ƒ∞li≈ükin Tebliƒü, Resmi Gazete'de yayƒ±mlanarak yàºràºrl຃üe girdi.Buna gà∂re, sà∂z konusu àºràºnàºn ithalatƒ±na yà∂nelik ba≈ülatƒ±lan ve ƒ∞thalat Genel Màºdàºrl຃üຠtarafƒ±ndan yàºràºtàºlen nihai gà∂zden geàßirme soru≈&uu…
(2023-12-31). Maputo Port: A privatisation success story. independent.co.ug 
Privatised 20 years ago, the Maputo Port's success offers a model for African ports seeking efficiency and growth, with growth likely to continue, according to investors. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Two decades after Mozambique privatised its only international harbour, the Port of Maputo is recording remarkable progress, both in terms of the volume …
(2023-12-31). CTIL Files #1: US And UK Military Contractors Created Sweeping Plan For Global Censorship In 2018, New Documents Show. sonar21.com 
(2023-12-31). Best of ScheerPost 2023. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-31). Dominican Solidarity Committee in Barahona congratulates Cuba. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) The Committee of Solidarity with Cuba in the Dominican province of Barahona (southwest) congratulated Cubans on Sunday on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the Revolution, on January 1.
(2023-12-31). How Mama D entered into the world record books. independent.co.ug 
Royco simmers with Mama D to Cookathon Guinness World Record Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | A few minutes to 10 am on the morning of Thursday, December 28, a countdown that would get Uganda another outstanding recognition in the World Guinness Records started. Professional chef, Dorcus Bashema Kirabo alias Mama D was just minutes …
(2023-12-31). Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan'dan yeni yƒ±l mesajƒ±: Asƒ±l à߃±kƒ±≈üƒ±mƒ±zƒ± Türkiye Yàºzyƒ±lƒ± ile 2024'le birlikte ba≈ülatƒ±yoruz. img.piri.net Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, yeni yƒ±l dolayƒ±sƒ±yla yayƒ±mladƒ±ƒüƒ± mesajƒ±nda ≈üunlarƒ± kaydetti: "Aziz milletim, hepinizi en kalbi duygularƒ±mla, muhabbetle selamlƒ±yorum. Bu gece 2023 yƒ±lƒ±nƒ± tamamlƒ±yor, 2024 yƒ±lƒ±na adƒ±m atƒ±yoruz. Yeni takvim yƒ±lƒ±nƒ±n, àºlkemiz, milletimiz ve tàºm…
(2023-12-31). Hobi olarak ba≈ülamƒ±≈ütƒ±: ≈ûimdi gelir kapƒ±sƒ± oldu! àñzel sektà∂rdeki i≈üinden bile ayrƒ±ldƒ±. yenisafak.com 
Bolu'da hobi olarak tavuk yeti≈ütiren Muzaffer ve Fatma Tanrƒ±kulu àßifti, tavuklarƒ±n àßoƒüalmasƒ±yla yumurta àºreticiliƒüine ba≈üladƒ±. ƒ∞≈üi ticarete dà∂ken aile, artƒ±k geàßimini yumurta saƒülayarak geàßiriyor. | àñzel sektà∂rdeki i≈üinden ayrƒ±ldƒ±: Bolu'nun Mudurnu ilàßesi Gàºràßam kà∂yàºnde ya≈üayan bir àßocuk sahibi Muzaffer ve Fatma Tanrƒ…
(2023-12-31). Israel renueva bombardeos a zonas sureñas de Líbano. radiohc.cu Beirut, 31 dic (RHC) Las fuerzas israelíes renovaron hoy los ataques desde sus posiciones adyacentes a la ciudad de Aita al-Shaab hacia zonas fronterizas del sur de Líbano.
(2023-12-31). Xi: China embraces the world while pursuing development. ecns.cn While pursuing its development, China has also embraced the world and fulfilled its responsibility as a major country, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday in his 2024 New Year message.
(2023-12-31). Cricket association starts search for new coach. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Efforts are underway in the search for a new coach for the Cricket Cranes following the departure of South African tactician Lawrence Mahatlane, whose contract ended at the end of October 2023. According to the advert released by the Uganda Cricket Association (UCA), the successful candidate will have the responsibility …
(2023-12-31). Díaz-Canel invites Cubans to welcome 2024 with joy and passion. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) On the eve of another challenging year on Sunday, President Miguel Díaz-Canel invited the Cuban people to start 2024 with the passion and joy required by the task of changing everything that must be changed.
(2023-12-31). Bakan Bayraktar aà߃±kladƒ±: Doƒüal gaz ve elektrik fiyatlarƒ± artacak mƒ±? yenisafak.com Bakan Bayraktar, yeni yƒ±la girerken vatanda≈ülarƒ±n enerji maliyetlerinden etkilenmemesi iàßin desteklerin sàºrd຃üàºnàº, elektrik ve doƒüal gaz fiyatlarƒ±nda artƒ±≈ü olmadƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± bildirdi. | Enerji ve Tabii Kaynaklar Bakanƒ± Alparslan Bayraktar'ƒ±n aà߃±klamalarƒ± ≈üu ≈üekilde: "Dàºn Silivri'de doƒüal gaz depolarƒ±mƒ±zƒ± yeri…
(2023-12-31). Xi's 2024 New Year address: peace, development, unity and cooperation. ecns.cn While pursuing its development, China has also embraced the world and fulfilled its responsibility as a major country.
(2023-12-31). How woman was killed inside Namugongo bar. independent.co.ug 
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fresh details have emerged about a woman who was killed on Friday in a bar at Janda zone, Namugongo, Kira Municipality. The victim only identified as Bianca was allegedly hit with a blunt object that caused her death in the wee hours of the morning. Geoffrey Kuluba, a casual …
(2023-12-31). Kenya gets into 2024 with government securities' interest rates at historic high. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | Interest rates on Kenya's government securities have closed 2023 at a historic high, putting the country in a tough position as it seeks to ramp up borrowing to fund a budget deficit. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) said in its data released Friday evening that yields on Treasury …
(2023-12-31). British Conservative Party Donors Are Heating Up the Essequibo Dispute. orinocotribune.com 
(2023-12-31). Be≈üikta≈ü'ta à∂ncelik savunma: Gàºndemde àºàß isim var. yenisafak.com Be≈üikta≈ü'ta ara transfer dà∂neminde kadroda ciddi bir revizyona gidilecek. Geàßtiƒüimiz haftalarda 5 futbolcuyu kadro dƒ±≈üƒ± bƒ±rakan siyah-beyazlƒ±lar, bu oyunculardan olu≈üan bo≈üluƒüu doldurmak iàßin àßalƒ±≈ümalarƒ±nƒ± sàºrdàºràºyor. | Kadro dƒ±≈üƒ± bƒ±rakƒ±lan 5 futbolcu iàßinde saƒü bek Rosier de vardƒ±. Siyah-beyaz…
(2023-12-31). Xi meets Chinese diplomatic envoys to foreign countries. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met with Chinese diplomatic envoys who are in Beijing to attend this year's work conference for overseas envoys.
(2023-12-31). Fernando bo≈üa à߃±ktƒ±. yenisafak.com La Liga takƒ±mlarƒ±ndan Sevilla'da Fernando Reges ile yollar ayrƒ±ldƒ±. | ƒ∞spanyol ekibi, daha à∂nce Galatasaray formasƒ± da giyen Fernando ile kar≈üƒ±lƒ±klƒ± anla≈üƒ±larak sà∂zle≈ümesinin feshedildiƒüini aà߃±kladƒ±. | Bu sezon toplam 13 maàßta forma giyen 36 ya≈üƒ±ndaki Brezilyalƒ± futbolcu, Sevilla'ya gol ve asist katkƒ±sƒ± saƒülayamad&f…
(2023-12-31). Sailing on new journey along everlasting Maritime Silk Road. ecns.cn
(2023-12-31). Natural gas-fueled four-wheelers are popping up across Africa. independent.co.ug 
Natural gas-powered vehicles are becoming increasingly popular across Africa thanks to supportive policies, infrastructure development and heightened investor appeal. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Several African nations are taking advantage of their ample natural gas reserves to introduce gas-powered four-wheel vehicles to their roads. Nigeria, the African nation with the largest natural gas reserves, …
(2023-12-31). Xi meets Chinese diplomatic envoys to foreign countries. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission, met with Chinese diplomatic envoys attending the annual work conference for overseas envoys to foreign countries in 2023 at the Great Hall of the People on Dec 29. Xi delivered an important speech.
(2023-12-31). CPPCC holds gathering to ring in the new year, Xi Jinping delivers important speech. ecns.cn The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held a New Year gathering in its auditorium in Beijing on the morning of Dec 29. Party and state leaders Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, and Han Zheng, attended the gathering to ring in the year 2024.
(2023-12-31). Mayo Clinic Minute: Be realistic with New Year's health resolutions. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getting in better shape is consistently one of the most common New Year's resolutions people make each year, but many have a hard time following through. Dani Johnson, a wellness physical therapist with the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, offers tips to make it easier to stick to a resolution to get in shape. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/9UcuKAFFISg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-12-31). Consumer Health: Who needs a gluten-free diet and why? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whole grains are an important part of healthy diet. They are good sources of complex carbohydrates, as well as some key vitamins and minerals. And because whole grains are naturally high in fiber, they may help you feel full and satisfied, which can make it easier to maintain a healthy body weight. Eating more whole-grain foods also can lower your blood pressure. Some people, though, have a medical diagnosis that means they must avoid the…
(2023-12-31). Mayo Clinic Minute: Best cooking fats for healthy cholesterol levels. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Are you trying to remember which fat is the good fat to use in the kitchen? If you are confused about whether to use unsaturated fats, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated or saturated fats when cooking, it's understandable. It can be confusing. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says fats that raise your bad cholesterol levels and increase your risk for heart disease are the ones to avoid. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/drmIcHaxxfM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post….
(2023-12-31). Fight off the flu with immune-boosting nutrients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's flu season again, so most people get a flu shot and strive to stay healthy. But can certain foods or supplements boost the immune system and help with that "staying healthy" goal? Keep the immune system strong While having a healthy immune system is a plus during the season of colds and flu, consider these tips for keeping your immune system strong throughout the year. Focus on a balanced eating plan. Don't skip meals, so your…
(2023-12-31). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Self-care steps can keep your heart healthy during the holidays. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have read that heart attacks are more common around the holidays. Why does that happen? Is there anything I can do to lower my risk? I currently take blood pressure medication, and heart disease runs in my family. ANSWER: Heart attacks, along with heart problems in general, are more common around the holidays. Various factors can play into this, including stress, travel, disrupted schedules, changes in diet and even environmental factors. Fortunately, many…
(2023-12-31). Mayo Clinic Minute: Update adult vaccinations for a new year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Personal health is often among the top New Year's resolutions each January. Beyond diet and exercise, Dr. John Presutti, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says the start of a new year is a good calendar reminder to update adult vaccinations. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/R8WuQQINFi4 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Whether it's the annual flu…
(2023-12-31). Mayo Clinic Minute: Strategies for health success in the new year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Many people gain weight over the holidays and then try, unsuccessfully, to get back into shape after the new year. But it doesn't have to be that way. The key is to not set yourself up for failure. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician specializing in nutrition and editor of "The Mayo Clinic Diet," explains how to face 2024 with optimism, and he offers creative strategies for success when…
(2023-12-31). Loneliness and social isolation through the holidays. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The holiday season, billed as the happiest time of the year, can be lonely, especially for those without close family and friends. Loneliness and social isolation, recognized as an epidemic by the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have significant health implications. Dr. Amit Shah, a Mayo Clinic geriatrician and internist, says loneliness is a subjective feeling or perception when a person is not feeling connected to others. Social isolation is a lack of connections…
(2023-12-31). Mayo Clinic Minute: Radiation therapy for cancer pain relief. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Patients with cancer have another tool in their toolbox for managing pain. Palliative radiation therapy is an effective option for relieving body aches associated with cancer. Dr. Adam Holtzman, a Mayo Clinic radiation oncologist, explains how innovation is improving radiation therapy. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/awbbXT3Q5Cw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Doctors often use radiation to target…
(2023-12-31). Mayo Clinic Minute: The right way to talk with someone who has cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The holidays are a joyous occasion for most people. But for someone with cancer or other serious illness, it can be a time of overwhelming anxiety and fear. And as family and friends get together, it's important to show that you care without coming across as insensitive. Lynne Vitagliano, a clinical social worker at Mayo Clinic, offers some helpful advice to make those uncomfortable conversations less awkward. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/e9ikKOnaYFg Journalists: Broadcast-quality…
(2023-12-31). Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventive strategies for a healthy holiday season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As the holiday season begins, it's also the season of flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. The southern parts of the U.S. are currently observing higher rates of RSV and influenza. Mayo Clinic experts expect the northern half of the country will start to see higher rates of these viruses over the course of the next few weeks and months. As the holiday season approaches and more people will be gathering to celebrate in…
(2023-12-31). Mayo Clinic opens Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Building for research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Building ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic celebrates the grand opening of the 11-floor Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Building. The building will support hiring more scientists to contribute to Mayo's unique capabilities to bring scientific discoveries to patients. It joins other Mayo Clinic research facilities where investigators discover scientific advancements that affect patient care, leading to better outcomes and improved quality of life in Minnesota and beyond. At Mayo Clinic, research is…
(2023-12-31). Researchers make unexpected discovery in how pancreatic cancer spreads. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In this confocal microscopy image, the lysosomal protein called LAMP1 is stained green and surrounds a blue-stained pancreatic cancer cell nucleus. How cancer spreads or metastasizes is a big question for cancer researchers and patients. Mayo Clinic researchers studying pancreatic cancer — the third deadliest form of cancer in the U.S. — recently made a discovery that advances knowledge of how metastasis unfolds. They identified a cell-signaling protein that drives pancreatic cancer cell growth that could be…
(2023-12-31). Shortened telomeres heighten risk of serious lung disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The 46 human chromosomes are shown in blue, with the telomeres appearing as white pinpoints. The DNA has already been copied, so each chromosome is made up of two identical lengths of DNA, each with its own two telomeres. Credit: Hesed Padilla-Nash and Thomas Ried, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health. In 2017, Cindy Sutherland caught a nasty cold she couldn't shake. After coughing nonstop for weeks, she went to urgent care and got a…
(2023-12-31). Healthy for the Holidays: Mayo recommends safety tips to keep kids healthy this season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org CHETEK, Wis. — The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be a fun, exciting time. However, holiday decorations, parties and cold weather can pose threats to children. "The décor, the gifts and the fun outdoor activities can be a lot of fun for families, especially children," says Peter Reisner, M.D., a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic Health System in Chetek, Wisconsin. "But parents should be aware of the hidden dangers they may…
(2023-12-31). Mayo Clinic names new Research leader. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vijay Shah, M.D. ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has announced the appointment of Vijay Shah, M.D., as Kinney Executive Dean of Research. He succeeds Gregory Gores, M.D., who has served in the position for 10 years. Dr. Shah, a consultant with joint appointments in Gastroenterology and Hepatology as well as Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, is chair of Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester and is the Carol M. Gatton Professor of Digestive Diseases Research….
(2023-12-31). Denis Simon: Sci-tech innovation injects surging momentum into China's developmentÔΩúMy Memory of China. ecns.cn "China has seen lots of progress in 2023," said Danis Simon, executive vice chancellor of Duke Kunshan University in China, in an exclusive interview with China News Network recently.
(2023-12-31). Global ties for shared growth fostered by BRI. ecns.cn From the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway to the China-Europe freight trains, the BRI has established a broad platform for cooperation, where China's high-quality development drives the world.
(2023-12-31). China shines in diplomacy, scientific innovation and BRI cooperation: Swedish ScholarÔΩúMy Memory of China. ecns.cn The year 2023 is coming to an end. Speaking of China's developments in the past year, Stephen Brawer, chairman of the Belt and Road Institute in Sweden, told China News Network that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) benefits both the internal and global development.
(2023-12-31). Data applications key to driving economic growth. ecns.cn China plans to expand the application scenarios for data in 12 key fields, including smart manufacturing, modern agriculture, trade circulation, transportation and financial services.
(2023-12-31). New ministers appointed, legislative agenda set. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress concluded its seventh session on Friday in Beijing with the appointment of three new ministers and the adoption of a series of law amendments.
(2023-12-31). Xi hails steady recovery amid challenges. ecns.cn China has successfully achieved the main targets for economic and social development in 2023, with the estimated total economic output set to exceed 126 trillion yuan ($18 trillion), President Xi Jinping said on Friday.
(2023-12-31). Ren'ai Reef disruption by Manila denounced. ecns.cn Beijing on Friday strongly denounced Manila's attempt to build a permanent structure on Ren'ai Reef, and vowed a firm response to any provocations.
(2023-12-31). U.S. measures put tech ties under strain. ecns.cn As 2023 draws to a close, the U.S.-China technology relationship remains strained. This year witnessed intensified efforts by the United States to curb China's technological rise, deepening concerns over stifled innovation and a fragmented tech ecosystem.
(2023-12-31). Wisdom from the multitudes: BRI draws new blueprint for mutual learning among civilizations. ecns.cn On the canvas of world civilizations, the Belt and Road Initiative has transcended time and space, bridging cultural gaps through communication and pursues inclusiveness and harmony.
(2023-12-31). China 2023: The Heights of Aspiration. ecns.cn
(2023-12-31). Co-constructed BRI projects promote connectivity. ecns.cn
(2023-12-31). China's domestically built icebreaker makes debut. ecns.cn China's new generation of domestically designed and manufactured icebreaking scientific research ship, Jidi, made its debut on Friday.
(2023-12-31). Cradle of Civilization: Tianya Haijiao. ecns.cn
(2023-12-31). From 10 meters to space: China's heights of exploration. ecns.cn
(2023-12-31). Never stop, don't give up: Canada residents' new year expectations. ecns.cn As the year of 2024 approaches, people are turning their attention to reflecting on what they have done throughout the past year and determining the changes they want to make when the new year rolls around.
(2023-12-31). Niagara Falls turns into wonderland with festive illumination. ecns.cn A winter light festival has been unveiled in the Niagara Falls"ÄÄin Canada as the new year approaches, transforming the scenic spot into a dazzling wonderland.
(2023-12-31). My Memory of ChinaÔΩúSwedish Scholar on China's 2024: Belt and Road Initiative provides new insights to China's development. ecns.cn
(2023-12-31). My Memory of ChinaÔΩúSwedish Scholar: China's modernization and human rights achievement enjoy great success. ecns.cn
(2023-12-31). Mainstream Media Wasn't Good for US Foreign Policy in 2023. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-31). Asciende a 21.672 cifra de palestinos asesinados en Gaza por ataques israelíes. telesurtv.net En las últimas 24 horas, murieron 165 personas y 250 resultaron heridas, según la misma fuente. Precisó que 56.165 personas han resultado heridas desde el 7 de octubre.
(2023-12-31). Decenas de víctimas en nuevos ataques aéreos israelíes contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Fuentes médicas informaron que las fuerzas israelíes cometieron 14 masacres contra familias palestinas en las últimas 24 horas, lo que provocó 165 muertos y 250 heridos.
(2023-12-31). Ascienden a 21 los muertos por ataque ucraniano contra Bélgorod. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Defensa de Rusia aseguró que este crimen de Ucrania "no quedará impune".
(2023-12-31). Ascienden a 24 los muertos por ataque ucraniano contra Bélgorod. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Defensa de Rusia aseguró que este crimen de Ucrania "no quedará impune".
(2023-12-31). Denuncian el asesinato de casi 200 líderes sociales en Colombia en 2023. telesurtv.net El número de firmantes de paz ultimados también ha disminuido. En 2023 fueron asesinados 43, siete menos que los 50 registrados en el año 2022.
(2023-12-31). Brasil sanciona ley para combatir la violencia contra las mujeres. telesurtv.net "Es una garantía para la vida de las mujeres (…) para que las mujeres no sufran coacción, asedio y violencia", celebró la diputada Maria do Rosario, autora del proyecto.
(2023-12-31). Nicaragua resalta lucha antimperialista de pueblos de todo el mundo. telesurtv.net A través de un mensaje de fin de año, Daniel Ortega y Rosario Murillo saludan a las naciones y pueblos que defienden el bien común, la paz, el trabajo, la seguridad y la alegría.
(2023-12-31). Fiscalía mexicana investiga tiroteo durante fiesta en Sonora. telesurtv.net Primeras líneas de investigación indican que individuos armados cometieron un ataque directo contra una persona que era líder de un grupo criminal.
(2023-12-31). Tribunal boliviano rechaza existencia de la reelección indefinida. telesurtv.net Las fuentes indicaron que el TCP emitió con fecha del jueves 28 de diciembre la sentencia constitucional.
(2023-12-31). Bolivia to commemorate 65th anniversary of Cuban Revolution. plenglish.com La Paz, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution, the Bolivian television channel ATB will broadcast, on January 1, the documentary "Lo Primero que hay que salvar" (The First to Be Saved), by filmmaker Santiago Rony Feliú.
(2023-12-31). Realizará Cuba ceremonia militar por aniversario 65 de la Revolución. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 dic (RHC) La tradicional ceremonia militar por el aniversario del triunfo de la Revolución cubana tendrá lugar hoy desde la capitalina Fortaleza San Carlos de la Cabaña, para conmemorar los 65 años de aquel primero de enero que cambio la historia nacional.
(2023-12-31). Al 2024 con la pasión y alegría que necesita y merece la gran tarea de cambiar todo lo que deba ser cambiado. radiohc.cu Mensaje del presidente Díaz-Canel con motivo del fin de año y el aniversario 65 de la Revolución…
(2023-12-31). Venezuela agradece apoyo de la Copppal ante provocación del Reino Unido. telesurtv.net La entidad regional señaló que bajo el patrocinio de la Celac y la Caricom se busca lograr una solución negociada a la controversia territorial en la Guayana Esequiba.
(2023-12-31). Demanda papa Francisco que causantes de guerras oigan a la conciencia. radiohc.cu Ciudad del Vaticano, 31 dic (RHC) El papa Francisco lamentó hoy, tras el rezo del àÅngelus, el agravamiento de los enfrentamientos bélicos en el mundo, y señaló que "seguimos orando por los pueblos que sufren a causa de las guerras".
(2023-12-31). Reportan cuatro muertos por incendio en prisión de Uruguay. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con director del Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación, Luis Mendoza, el incidente no fue un motín sino un atentado de otros internos por problemas que se tratan de esclarecer.
(2023-12-31). Gobierno colombiano sube el salario mínimo en 12 % para 2024. telesurtv.net El presidente colombiano Gustavo Petro manifestó que va "a haber el año entrante un crecimiento del salario real en términos del salario mínimo".
(2023-12-31). Venezuela rechaza secuestro ilegal de aeronave de Emtrasur en Argentina. telesurtv.net Denuncia que Justicia de ese país pretende aplicar tratado bilateral entre Buenos Aires y Washington, el cual no aplica a Venezuela, para que EE.UU. se apodere del avión.
(2023-12-31). Partidarios de Morales rechazan fallo del Supremo de Bolivia. telesurtv.net Los sectores de la extrema derecha, que orquestaron un golpe de Estado contra Morales en 2019, cuando fue reelecto el mandatario, pero fue obligado a renunciar, aplaudieron el fallo.
(2023-12-31). Presidente Maduro recuerda entrada en vigencia de Constitución venezolana. telesurtv.net El 2 de febrero de 1999, cuando asumió la presidencia, Chávez incluyó en su juramento de Ley su intención de elaborar una nueva Carta Magna.
(2023-12-31). Cuba recuerda a la heroína de la revolución Haydée Santamaría. telesurtv.net Su amor por la independencia de la Isla la hizo vincularse desde temprano con la causa revolucionaria.
(2023-12-31). Cuba espera 2024 y celebra el triunfo revolucionario con cultura. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 dic (RHC) Cuba anda hoy de fiesta, celebrando con espectáculos, conciertos y otras iniciativas la llegada del año nuevo y el aniversario 65 del triunfo de su Revolución, el 1 de enero de 1959.
(2023-12-31). Israel concentra sus últimas operaciones en Gaza y en la zona norte. telesurtv.net Los aviones de combate israelíes bombardearon una casa en el campo de refugiados de Nuseirat, en el centro de la Franja de Gaza, dejando varios heridos.
(2023-12-31). Se reduce a la mitad caravana migrante en Chiapas, México. telesurtv.net Una organización pidió a las autoridades mexicanas tener un acto de bondad por las fechas navideñas y de Año Nuevo, y atienda la crisis migratoria.
(2023-12-31). Anuncian nueva numeración para la telefonía celular en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 dic (RHC) La Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba (Etecsa) informó sobre la habilitación de una nueva numeración móvil para sus clientes en el país.
(2023-12-31). Resistencia islámica ataca base militar de EE.UU. en Iraq. telesurtv.net Lanzan vehículos aéreos no tripulados con explosivos contra una base de Washington en el área de Harir, provincia de Erbil, en el llamado Kurdistán iraquí.
(2023-12-31). Ejército de ocupación israelí asesina a otro periodista en Gaza. telesurtv.net Un grupo de periodistas palestinos se reunió para presentar sus últimos respetos por el fallecimiento de uno de sus compañeros.
(2023-12-31). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net A 86 días de los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza y Cisjordania, las autoridades palestinas han registrado más de 21.600 personas asesinadas.
(2023-12-31). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net A 85 días de los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza y Cisjordania, las autoridades palestinas han registrado más de 21.500 personas asesinadas.
(2023-12-31). Ordenan declarar emergencia por polución ambiental en ciudad de Perú. telesurtv.net La exposición permanente a metales pesados, debido a la minería, ocasiona graves impactos en la salud y el entorno de las personas en Huancavelica.
(2023-12-31). Putin felicita a líderes de países aliados por el Año Nuevo. telesurtv.net Envía telegramas de felicitaciones a varios lideres latinoamericanos, entre ellos el presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel; de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, y de Brasil, Lula da Silva.
(2023-12-31). Arriban a Venezuela 207 connacionales provenientes de México. telesurtv.net El regreso de los connacionales es el resultado de los acuerdos migratorios establecidos entre Venezuela y México…
(2023-12-31). EE.UU. aprueba venta de armas a Israel sin autorización legislativa. telesurtv.net Por segunda vez en un mes, Estados Unidos aprueba municiones para Israel y al mismo tiempo pide el fin de las muertes civiles en masa.
(2023-12-31). Síntesis 2023: desastres naturales impactaron al mundo. telesurtv.net Miles de heridos y muertos fueron reportados durante este 2023 por diversos desastres naturales.
(2023-12-31). Nueva ola de violencia azota la ciudad de Esmeraldas, Ecuador. telesurtv.net La provincia ecuatoriana de Esmeraldas, con costas al océano Pacífico y limítrofe con Colombia, registró un viernes violento, con el reporte de la quema de autos y balaceras.
(2023-12-31). Rusia llama al Consejo de Seguridad tras ataque ucraniano a Bélgorod. telesurtv.net "Este crimen no quedará impune": Defensa de Rusia, sobre el ataque ucraniano contra Bélgorod.
(2023-12-31). Inundaciones al este de Sudáfrica dejan al menos 21 fallecidos. telesurtv.net Fuertes lluvias azotaron un sector de de KwaZulu-Natal el 24 de diciembre. Destruyeron cerca de 1.400 casas. Hasta el momento se recuperaron 21 cuerpos sin vida.
(2023-12-31). Presidente de Colombia realiza evaluación del año 2023. telesurtv.net "En el 2023 hemos podido disminuir sustancialmente el hambre", manifestó el jefe de Estado colombiano.
(2023-12-31). "Osamagate" and America's "Global War on Terrorism" (GWOT). globalresearch.ca "Patriotism cannot be based on a falsehood, particularly when it constitutes a pretext for waging war and killing innocent civilians". | Author's Note | The article below entitled "Osamagate" was first published more than 22 years on October 9, 2001, two days …
(2023-12-31). The Legal Fight to End Genocide in Gaza. counterpunch.org The Genocide Convention, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, were adopted in 1948. What else happened in 1948? The establishment of the state of Israel and the Nakba, right? So how, from this beginning, could international law accommodate ongoing colonization — which requires human subjugation, a hierarchy of life? That's the antithesis of a declaration that says everyone has inalienable rights. Even the best laws are not applied equally. The greatest violators of international law, including the United States, are never held accountable. They wrote the laws, so it makes sense that they've created th…
(2023-12-31). The Legal Fight to End Genocide in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
Source: ISM. | The Genocide Convention, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, were adopted in 1948. What else happened in 1948? The establishment of the state of Israel and the Nakba, right? So how, from this beginning, could international law accommodate ongoing colonization — which requires human subjugation, a hierarchy of life? That's the antithesis of a declaration that says everyone has inalienable rights. Even the best laws are not applied equally. The greatest violators of international law, including the United States, are never held accountable. They wrote the laws, so it makes sense that…
(2023-12-31). Some Thoughts on American Cinema of the 2000s. counterpunch.org
(2023-12-31). Suicide and the Novelist: How Did Salvador Allende Really Die? counterpunch.org 
(2023-12-31). City of Sydney Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-31). Oppenheimer, atomic bombings and the ethical responsibility of scientists. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-31). Housing activists organise national day of action for public housing, rent controls. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-31). NUS votes to support a free Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-31). Mardi Gras AGM votes to tear up deal with NSW Police. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-31). Katoomba rallies for Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-31). Palestine not forgotten, as protests for a permanent ceasefire continue. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-31). Residents want council to support Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-31). Constitutional violations: Julian Assange, privacy and the CIA. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-31). WestCONnex delivers traffic chaos and resident outrage as Rozelle Interchange opens. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-31). Supreme Court overturns aspects of NSW's anti-protest laws. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-31). Pro-Palestine protesters say Thales has no social licence. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-31). How can we build the movement for the liberation of Palestine? greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-31). AI giant Palantir on a quest to help the West. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-31). Protests demanding Israel cease fire continue across Australia. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-31). Sunday 12/31: Sacramento: New Year's Eve Protest for Gaza. indybay.org Memorial Auditorium | 1515 J St | Sacramento, Ca…
(2023-12-31). KPFA's Max Pringle Referred To US-Israeli bombings in Gaza as 'hitting Hamas targets'. indybay.org KPFA's Zionist War Propagandist Max Pringle Referred To US-Israeli bombings in Gaza as 'hitting Hamas targets' He is a regular supporter of the Zionist war on Palestinians and regularly reads corporate news feeds. Who is running KPFA?>
(2023-12-31). Sign CODE PINK Petition to End Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza. indybay.org Bombing Gaza is a deliberate act of genocide against the Palestinian people. | www.codepink.org/indefensible | The US has played a significant role in this by being the biggest funder of Israel's military, providing it with $3.8 billion every year, as well as currently working to send $14.5 billion more in military "aid". Despite Israel's brutal violence against Palestinians increasing this year, and the blatant genocide being carried out in Gaza now, the US has repeatedly expressed its support for the occupying forces. Now 15,000+ Palestinians have been killed by Israel since October 7. Help us move towa…
(2023-12-31). Groups Gather at Capitol in Solidarity with Bethehem, Sacramento's Sister City, Dec. 25. indybay.org Local organizations and community members read the names of children killed during this genocide by the Capitol Christmas tree off 10th St. in solidarity with the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank.
(2023-12-31). Travis AFB 14 Get Out of Jail After Protest at Largest Military Air Base in the US. indybay.org At a protest to stop the shipment of weapons from Travis AFB to Israel, 14 people were arrested and charged with unlawful assembly. After being released they talk about what happened and why they decided to take this action.
(2023-12-31). Saturday 1/13: Solidarity Rally At Tesla Fremont: Support Swedish Strikers. indybay.org Tesla Fremont Assembly Plant | Industrial Drive & Fremont Blvd | Fremont, CA…
(2023-12-31). Saturday 12/30: San Jose: Rally for Palestine. indybay.org 70 W Hedding St. | San Jose, CA…
(2023-12-31). Saturday 12/30: Virtual event: In Water & Light: Poetry Vigils for Palestine. indybay.org
(2023-12-31). Tuesday 1/2: Rise with Palestine at San Leandro City Council Meeting. indybay.org San Leandro City Hall | 835 E 14th St | San Leandro, CA…
(2023-12-31). Thursday 1/4: Constituents of Anna Eshoo for Palestine. indybay.org Los Gatos Islamic Center | 16769 Farley Road | Los Gatos California 95032…
(2023-12-31). Extinction Watch: No Delta Smelt collected in CDFW fall survey for sixth year in a row. indybay.org "No Delta Smelt were collected at any stations from September through November," wrote Taylor Rohlin, Environmental Scientist for the CDFW Bay Delta Region, in a memo to Erin Chappell, Regional Manager for the CDFW Bay Delta Region on November 23.
(2023-12-31). 'Happy Holidays' — Department of Water Resources Approves Fish-Killing Delta Tunnel Fiasco. indybay.org The collapse of four runs of Chinook salmon on the Sacramento River and the virtual extinction in the wild of the Delta Smelt, once the most abundant fish in the entire Delta, is now taking place as the Delta Tunnel is approved.
(2023-12-31). Community Members Call for Ceasefire Resolution in Alameda. indybay.org Alameda Families & Friends for Ceasefire mobilize residents to support Mayor's Letter for Ceasefire…
(2023-12-31). Sunday 1/7: 2024: Watch the Livestream: A Year of Living for—and Fighting for—a Real Revolution. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2023-12-31). How Israel is Pushing "Antisemitism" Instead of "Resistance to Occupation." indybay.org Its not about Jews, its about Israelis…
(2023-12-31). Climate Change Cartoons. indybay.org I draw cartoons, about half of which address progressive political topics. Attached are several related to climate change.
(2023-12-31). Sunday 12/31: Fremont: Car Rally for Palestine. indybay.org Alvarado Blvd and Union City Blvd | Fremont, CA…
(2023-12-31). Saturday 1/6: San Diego: Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org plaza corner of Sunset Cliffs Blvd. and W. Point Loma Blvd. | San Diego, CA…
(2023-12-31). Friday 1/5: Action Hour — Ceasefire Now. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-31). Friday 1/26: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org
(2023-12-31). Sunday 12/31: Berkeley Countdown to Ceasefire! indybay.org Berkeley Old City Hall, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, Berkeley…
(2023-12-31). Local activist interview on KALX radio in Berkeley. indybay.org Photo of Lynda Carson in front of Subway Guitars holding a handmade guitar she built in the guitar workshop of Master Luthier, Ervin Somogyi.
(2023-12-31). U.S. Congress Investigates President Biden, But Someone Needs To Investigate Congress! indybay.org In the United States Congress, the House Oversight Committee is investigating President Joe Biden with allegations of political money laundering; but, who will investigate the Members of Congress for the same things they are accusing him of?>
(2023-12-31). Saturday 1/20: Women's March 2024: Nationwide Marches & Rallies for Reproductive Freedom & Democracy. indybay.org Find a march, rally, and/or action near you: action.womensmarch.com/calendars/bigger-than-roe-january-2024 | Women's March website: www.womensmarch.com/…
(2023-12-31). 'Desperate for food': UNRWA warns 40% of Gazans face famine risk. presstv.ir The UN agency for Palestinian refugees warns that 40 percent of Gaza's population are facing a "risk of famine," amid Israel's war on Gaza.
(2023-12-31). Israeli protesters call for Netanyahu's ouster amid failure in Gaza war. presstv.ir Thousands of Israeli protesters call on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign over his handling of the Gaza war.
(2023-12-31). Al-Aqsa Storm nullified Western support for Israel: Hezbollah. presstv.ir A top Hezbollah official says the Al-Aqsa Storm Operation launched by Gaza-based Palestinian resistance groups rendered ineffectual the Israeli military, and its considerable foreign support.
(2023-12-31). 'Israel targets UNRWA to expel it from Gaza, change territory's demographics'. presstv.ir The Palestinian Foreign Ministry says Israel targets the UN agency for Palestinian refugees to force it to leave the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-31). Leader: General Soleimani was prime factor in reviving resistance front. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei made the remark in a meeting with General Soleimani's family members.
(2023-12-31). Israeli strikes kill 150 Palestinians in Gaza as death toll nears 22,000. presstv.ir The Palestinian health ministry says 150 have been killed in the past 24 hours in the besieged strip.
(2023-12-31). Hezbollah says clashes with Israel will end only if Gaza war stops. presstv.ir A senior Hezbollah official says clashes with Israel will end only if Israel ends its aggression on Gaza.
(2023-12-31). Iran's president hopes for end to Israeli massacre in Gaza in 2024. presstv.ir The Iranian president hopes that the international community takes urgent action in the New Year to stop Israel's genocide in Gaza.
(2023-12-31). Thousands take to Melbourne streets to demand permanent ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters took to Melbourne streets to demand permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-31). Palestinians hold funerals for scores of civilians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza refugee camps. presstv.ir Palestinians in Gaza hold mass funerals for scores of people killed by Israeli airstrikes on two refugee camps.
(2023-12-31). Heavy dark smoke rises over Gaza as Israel ramps up attacks. presstv.ir Plumes of heavy dark smoke were seen rising over Gaza's skyline from Southern occupied territories on Saturday morning.
(2023-12-31). Israel strikes outskirts of Syria's Aleppo; material damage reported. presstv.ir Only two days ago Syrian air defenses intercepted most of Israeli missiles launched toward the capital Damascus.
(2023-12-31). Tens of thousands demonstrate in Melbourne, call for ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Tens of thousands of demonstrators gather in the Australian city of Melbourne in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
(2023-12-31). Israeli forces systematically steal, loot Palestinians' belongings in Gaza: Rights group. presstv.ir A rights group says Israeli forces are conducting systematic looting of Palestinians' homes in their onslaught on the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-31). Ukraine deadly shelling of Belgorod 'unacceptable': UN. presstv.ir The UN condemned Ukraine's deadly shelling of the Russian city of Belgorod and killing of dozens of civilians as "unacceptable."
(2023-12-31). OIC welcomes South Africa's filing of genocide case against Israel at ICJ. presstv.ir The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed South Africa's decision to file a lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
(2023-12-31). Hundreds attend funeral of two Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on West Bank camp. presstv.ir Hundreds march during the funeral of two Palestinians killed in an Israeli raid on the al-Fawwar refugee camp…
(2023-12-31). Palestinians mourn over bodies at hospital in Khan Yunis. presstv.ir Palestinians mourn over bodies at the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis.
(2023-12-31). Drones strike bases housing US occupation troops in northeastern Syria. presstv.ir Two military facilities occupied by American forces in Syria's northeastern province of Hasakah are targeted by drone strikes.
(2023-12-31). US Navy commander admits failure of Red Sea coalition as Yemen's strikes continue. presstv.ir The United States' military has admitted to the failure of a Washington-led multinational task force.
(2023-12-31). Netanyahu between devil and the deep blue sea: Top Hamas official. presstv.ir A top Hamas official says the Israeli prime minister is rejected even by high-profile figures of the regime.
(2023-12-31). North Korea no longer seeking reunification with South: Kim. presstv.ir North Korea rejected reunification with the South, vowing "serious action" in repose to any "military confrontation" by Washington and Seoul.
(2023-12-31). Dec. 30: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the Israeli occupation on Saturday, December 30.
(2023-12-31). West using UN rights body as tool against Iran: FM. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian calls for an end to the Western countries' "instrumental use" of the UN Human Rights Council to exert pressure against the Islamic Republic.
(2023-12-31). Massive waves on California coast cause flooding, force evacuations. presstv.ir Coastal communities in California has faced another day of towering waves and possible flooding…
(2023-12-31). Hamid Nouri's life sentence violation of human rights, says lawyer. presstv.ir Hamid Nouri's life sentence is a violation of human rights, says his lawyer, criticizing the Swedish government's trial of the former Iranian official on false allegations.
(2023-12-31). 'Zionist criminals to pay' for assassinating Iranian commander: Raeisi. presstv.ir Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says Israel's assassination of a senior IRGC commander will not go unanswered and "the Zionist criminals will pay for this crime."
(2023-12-31). Dec. 30: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir The operations carried out by the Palestinian and regional resistance groups on Saturday, December 30, are as follows.
(2023-12-31). Southern Thailand hit by floods, train services disrupted. presstv.ir Cars and houses are partially submerged on the streets after intense rainfalls caused floods in southern Thailand.
(2023-12-31). Argentine police and demonstrators clash in anti-government protest. presstv.ir At least six people were detained during an anti-government protest in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, local media reported.
(2023-12-31). Thick fog disrupts north India rail travel. presstv.ir Train services were delayed across northern India on Friday (December 29) due to severe fog conditions that reduced visibility.
(2023-12-31). Iran: Israel assassinated IRGC commander due to its chain of defeats. presstv.ir Brigadier General Seyyed Razi Mousavi was serving as a military advisor in Syria.
(2023-12-31). Dec 31, 2023. sitrepworld.info 
"Katyusha" — Soviet Army Song (Female Choir) 2024: Coming USA Political Dysfunction, by Karl Sanchez "Listen to what he says," by Patrick Armstrong Michael Hudson: Neoliberalism, Industrial Capitalism, and the Rise of Debt |- Robinson's Podcast Trickery, Humiliation, Death — and the Timeless Hunger for 'Honour and Glory,' by Alastair Crooke No, Biden Is Not Being Played by Netanyahu. U.S. Imperialist Policy Is the Systematic Problem, by Finian Cunningham The Great Taking: How the Banksters Plan to Steal Everything From Everyone, by Joseph Mercola Democrats Facing Election Wip…
aljazeera.com (2023-12-30). On the Gaza 'shoah' and the 'banality of evil'War by war, Israel has slowly but surely normalised genocidal violence against the Palestinian people. In February 2008, Matan Vilnai, then Israel's deputy defence minister, threatened the Palestinians of Gaza with a "holocaust". "They will bring upon themselves a bigger shoah because we will use all our might to defend ourselves," he said
aljazeera.com (2023-12-30). Biden administration bypasses Congress on weapons sales to Israel
For the second time in a month, the US approves munitions for Israel while calling for an end to mass civilian deaths. The administration of United States President Joe Biden has once again bypassed Congress to greenlight an emergency weapons sale to Israel, which has only intensified and broadened its attacks on the Gaza Strip despite growing international outrage.
(2023-12-30). Over 1,000 Children in Gaza Have Had One or Both Legs Amputated Since Oct 7. news.antiwar.com
(2023-12-30). Roger Waters: "2023 has been one of the most dangerous years ever" peoplesdispatch.org Roger Waters and Vijay Prashad reflect on the major developments of 2023 which they term one of the worst years in the history of humanity due to Israel's genocidal war on Gaza. Waters spent several months of this year touring Europe and the Americas in his "This is Not a Drill" tour and was met with backlash from the right-wing and zionist lobbies in most countries.
(2023-12-30). The World's Economic Centre of Gravity Is Returning to Asia. dissidentvoice.org 
Han Youngsoo (Republic of Korea), Seoul, Korea 1956—1963. In October 2023, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) published its annual Trade and Development Report. Nothing in the report came as a major surprise. The growth of the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) continues to decline with no sign of a rebound. Following …
(2023-12-30). World's Economic Centre Of Gravity Is Returning To Asia. popularresistance.org In October 2023, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) published its annual Trade and Development Report. Nothing in the report came as a major surprise. The growth of the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) continues to decline with no sign of a rebound. Following a modest post-pandemic recovery of 6.1% in 2021, economic growth in 2023 fell to 2.4%, below pre-pandemic levels, and is projected to remain at 2.5% in 2024. The global economy, UNCTAD says, is 'flying at "stall speed"', with all conventional indicators showing that most of the world is experiencing a recession.
(2023-12-30). UNICEF: 'Deadliest Year on Record' for Palestinian Children in the West Bank. news.antiwar.com As Tel Aviv's brutal bombing campaign and ground operations in the Gaza Strip have killed over 21,000 people, mostly women and children, a violent Israeli campaign of terror is ongoing throughout the occupied West Bank. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) issued a statement on Thursday, describing 2023 as the "deadliest year on record for …
(2023-12-30). UNICEF: Deadliest Year on Record' for Palestinian Children in the West Bank. news.antiwar.com As Tel Aviv's brutal bombing campaign and ground operations in the Gaza Strip have killed over 21,000 people, mostly women and children, a violent Israeli campaign of terror is ongoing throughout the occupied West Bank. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) issued a statement on Thursday, describing 2023 as the "deadliest year on record for …
(2023-12-30). Gaza's health situation worsens amidst relentless Israeli assaults. peoplesdispatch.org Al-Amal Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, is one of the hospitals in Palestine to be most recently attacked by the Israeli Occupying Forces (IOF). Following Israeli attacks that killed 31 people and injured at least 20 on December 27, another strike killed 10 and injured 20 more the following day. The attacks also hit floors hosting the headquarters of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS), resulting in damage to the dispatch system used by the PRCS to coordinate emergency responses. | "The damage of this network, which is the only means of communication in light of the interruption of communications,…
(2023-12-30). South Africa takes Israel to ICJ for crime of genocide in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org
(2023-12-30). South Africa takes Israel to ICJ for crime of genocide in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org South Africa has launched a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for crimes of genocide against Palestinian people in Gaza. The application was filed on December 29, the 84th day of the Zionist Occupation's bombardment of the besieged Strip. "The acts and omissions by Israel…are genocidal in character because they are …
(2023-12-30). A letter to my son on his first birthday in Gaza. mronline.org 
I did everything I could to throw my son Qais the birthday party he deserved, even after we witnessed a bloody massacre on the same day he turned 1.
(2023-12-30). Israel's War Crimes. scheerpost.com 
IDF's Combat Engineering Corps conducts training in the southern part of Israel, in order to strengthen the security grip on one of the country's largest land borders. Photo from Wikimedia Commons by the IDF on May 31, 2011. | By Vijay Prishad / On the night of December 19, 2023, Israeli military forces surrounded the Al-Awda building in Gaza City's Al-Remal neighbourhood. Four families were inside the building, including the Annan fa…
(2023-12-30). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 84: Gaza at 'Catastrophic Threshold' of Famine, West Bank Marks 'Deadliest Year on Record' for Palestinian Children. scheerpost.com 
Palestinians transport the injured to the Indonesian Hospital in Jabalia, north of the Gaza Strip on October 9, 2023. Photo from Wikimedia Commons by Wafa. | By Mondoweiss Palestine Bureau / Casualties: : | 21,507 k…
(2023-12-30). Lebanese resistance launches air attack against Israeli position. plenglish.com Beirut, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) The Lebanese Resistance (Hizbullah) today launched an air attack with a drone on the Israeli site of Al-Ramtha, to continue its operations in defense of the southern towns and in support of Gaza.
(2023-12-30). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 85: South Africa files case against Israel at the ICJ for genocide. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli airstrikes kill another Palestinian journalist in Gaza, as the Wall Street Journal writes that the current Israeli rampage in Gaza ranks among the most devastating in modern history. Israel slams South Africa's ICJ case as "blood libel."
(2023-12-30). Biden administration approves "emergency" sale of howitzer shells to Israel amid intensification of ethnic cleansing in Gaza Strip. wsws.org As the onslaught on Gaza continues unabated, the Israel Defence Force has also expanded its attacks in southern Lebanon against Hizbollah. The far-right government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can only proceed with such aggression because it knows it enjoys the unconditional support of US imperialism and its European allies.
(2023-12-30). Israeli far right's plans for expulsion and expansion. thecommunists.org Reproduced from Le Monde Diplomatique, with thanks. ***** It's often said that wars are easier to start than finish. Israel's war in Gaza is already proving to be a particularly telling demonstration of this. Hamas's operation Al-Aqsa Flood of 7 October has given Israel's far right, which dominates the government Benjamin Netanyahu formed in late …
(2023-12-30). Achieving Gaza's dreams shouldn't require a miracle. electronicintifada.net We will never lose hope.
(2023-12-30). Let Gaza's children laugh again. electronicintifada.net Israel is denying the right to education.
(2023-12-30). Israel executes Gaza's elders. electronicintifada.net
(2023-12-30). The Spark That Lit The Fire: The Untold Story Of The October 7 Attacks. popularresistance.org The dramatic, earth-shattering events in Palestine starting on October 7 have taken many people by surprise. However, attentive observers were not among them. | Few expected that Palestinian fighters would be parachuting into southern Israel on October 7; that instead of capturing a single Israeli soldier — as done in 2006 — hundreds of Israelis, including many soldiers and civilians, would find themselves captive in besieged Gaza. | The reason behind the 'surprise,' however, is the same reason that Israel is still reeling under collective shock, which is the tendency to pay close attention to politic…
(2023-12-30). Is the Gaza-Israel Fighting "A False Flag"? They Let it Happen? Their Objective Is "to Wipe Gaza Off the Map"? globalresearch.ca "Anyone who wants to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state has to support bolstering Hamas and transferring money to Hamas. This is part of our strategy". Benjamin Netanyahu…
(2023-12-30). Israel Announces Its Gaza Endgame: Ethnic Cleansing As 'Humanitarianism'. popularresistance.org On Christmas Day, the Wall Street Journal thought it appropriate to publish an Op-Ed by the world leader who is currently slaughtering more innocents than any other, Benjamin Netanyahu. In that article, Netanyahu gave us his "vision" for his endgame in Gaza. He laid out three aims: "Hamas must be destroyed, Gaza must be demilitarized, and Palestinian society must be deradicalized. These are the three prerequisites for peace between Israel and its Palestinian neighbors in Gaza." | Israel maintains that destroying Hamas will take months and perhaps years. Already, most Gazans are struggling to find shelter, food, a…
(2023-12-30). Beyond A Ceasefire: Palestinian Youth Movement's Demands For Liberation. popularresistance.org The entire Palestine solidarity movement in North America has united behind the demand of a ceasefire in Gaza. For the first time in years, organizations of the working class such as labor unions have been united against the status quo of Western foreign policy and taken an unprecedented stance against Israeli violence. | At the same time, important sectors in the movement have been trying to push the demands even further. The Palestinian Youth Movement, a major international formation of Palestinian youth with significant presence across North America, has been working to push the movement beyond dreaming of an…
(2023-12-30). Palestinian Forces Alliance Emphasize United Stance Against Israel, US. popularresistance.org The Central Command of the Palestinian Forces Alliance held a meeting in Beirut, Lebanon, to discuss the developments of the Al-Aqsa Flood battle on its 82nd day. | The meeting was attended by representatives from Hamas, Islamic Jihad, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine — General Command, the Popular Struggle Front, the Palestinian Liberation Front, the Vanguard for the Popular Liberation War — Lighting Forces and the Fatah Al-Intifada movement. | The participants saluted our steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and all of Palestine, sending greetings to the souls of the marty…
(2023-12-30). South Africa Institutes Proceedings Against The State Of Israel. popularresistance.org The Hague, December 29, 2023 – South Africa today filed an application instituting proceedings against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, concerning alleged violations by Israel of its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (the "Genocide Convention") in relation to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. | According to the Application, "acts and omissions by Israel . . . are genocidal in character, as they are committed with the requisite specific intent . . . to destroy Palestinians in Gaza as a…
(2023-12-30). Whereas Russia targets only military facilities in Ukraine, Israel targets genocide in Gaza. theduran.com
(2023-12-30). Biden Again Bypasses Congress to Sell More Arms to Israel. truthout.org Citing "the urgency of Israel's defensive needs," the Biden administration on Friday said it would bypass Congress for the second time this month to approve an immediate arms sale to the key Middle East ally as it continues to wage a genocidal war against Gaza. The Associated Press reported that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken notified lawmakers of the new emergency determination involving… |
(2023-12-30). Israel is provoking the U.S. into a conflict with Iran — but the media ignores the danger. mondoweiss.net 
In addition to killing thousands of Palestinians in Gaza, Israel has been routinely attacking at least four other nations in the region: Iran, Yemen, Syria, and Lebanon. Why does the U.S. media keeps the American public in the dark?
(2023-12-30). South Africa Initiates Case Against Israel at International Court of Justice. truthout.org "No one knows apartheid like those who fought it before," said one Palestinian rights advocate on Friday in response to the news that South Africa has taken a "historic" new step to hold Israel accountable for its relentless bombardment and violent yearslong occupation of Gaza — calling on the International Court of Justice to declare that Israel has breached its obligations under the Genocide… |
(2023-12-30). Israel Has a Major Problem and It Is Not Just Netanyahu. sonar21.com 
I am going to show you some videos that I am sure some will find shocking. Others may yawn and remark, "Why are you telling me what I already know?" Let me start with a theme not directly linked to the current war raging in Gaza. There are a lot of evangelical Christians who are convinced that the State of Israel is a fulfillment of Bible prophecies and believe 100% in supporting Israel. | I think those Christians might be surprised to learn that many Orthodox Jews view them a godless heretics and that Jesus should (or will) be boiled in feces. Not making this up. | This video is spreading among some in…
(2023-12-30). Medioriente: Gli Incendiari Gridano "Al Fuoco" globalresearch.ca Quella condotta da Israele a Gaza viene definita dal Washington Post "una delle guerre più distruttive di questo secolo". Questa guerra — attuata da Israele col pieno sostegno di USA NATO e UE — ha provocato finora nella popolazione palestinese …
(2023-12-30). The Republic of South Africa institutes proceedings against the State of Israel and requests the Court to indicate provisional measures. pressenza.com South Africa today filed an application instituting proceedings against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, concerning alleged violations by Israel of its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (the "Genocide Convention") in relation to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. | According to the Application, "acts and omissions by Israel . . . are genocidal in character, as they are committed with the requisite specific intent . . . to destroy Palestinians in Gaza as a part of the broader Palestinian…
(2023-12-30). Gaza bombing: Jama Masjid's Imam criticises Muslim world. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari on Friday said the Muslim world has not lived up to its responsibilities in the Israel-Palestine conflict and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to exert diplomatic pressure on Israel to put an end to the war. The war has already killed more than …
(2023-12-30). Gaza war can spill into a regional conflict: UN Chief. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reiterated his concerns that the war in Gaza can spill over into a regional conflict, media reports said. "There is a continued risk of wider regional conflagration, the longer the conflict in Gaza continues, given the risk of escalation and miscalculation by multiple actors," media reports quoting …
(2023-12-30). The complex dynamics of American opinion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: A generational divide. muslimmirror.com By Muhammad Shoaib It has been over two and a half months since the start of the conflict in Gaza initiated by Israel on October 7, and more than 21 thousand people of Gaza Strip have been killed by Israel, yet the world is still preoccupied with the war and its repercussions. International organizations and countries …
(2023-12-30). Thousands of Yemenis rally in support of Gaza. muslimmirror.com SANAA, Yemen : Thousands of Yemeni people on Friday participated in mass rallies in support of Gaza facing an Israeli devastating onslaught. The rallies were called for by the Houthi group in several cities and areas under the group's control, under the title "With You until Victory… The Americans Won't Stop Us." According to the …
(2023-12-30). South Africa files against Israel at UN court for "genocidal acts" in Gaza. independent.co.ug 
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS | Xinhua | South Africa filed a case on Friday in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel for its "genocidal" acts in Gaza. The case claims "alleged violations by Israel of its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (the 'Genocide Convention') in …
(2023-12-30). oPt: Hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel – reported impact, 29 December 2023 at 23:59. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-30). Almost 22 000 Killed in Gaza Since October 7. telesurenglish.net The Palestinian health ministry announced on Saturday that Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip have claimed 21,672 lives since the start of the war on October 7. | RELATED: | In the last 24 hours, 165 people died and 250 were injured, according to the same source. He specified that 56,165 people have been injured since October 7. During the last 24 hours, the occupier committed 14 massacres. | He added that thousa…
(2023-12-30). oPt: Hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel | Flash Update #80. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-30). Live updates | UN warns of deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Gaza, desperate need for aid. devdiscourse.com A top United Nations official warned Friday of deteriorating humanitarian conditions across Gaza and reiterated calls for Israel to immediately halt its bombardment to allow aid to get in.
(2023-12-30). WRAPUP 1-Fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas rages after nearly 200 killed in Gaza. devdiscourse.com Fierce Israeli tank fire and aerial bombing struck Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip on Friday night, residents said, after nearly 200 people were reported killed in 24 hours in Israel's campaign against Hamas militants.
(2023-12-30). Gaza bombing: Jama Masjid's Imam criticises Muslim world. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari on Friday said the Muslim world has not lived up to its responsibilities in the Israel-Palestine conflict and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to exert diplomatic pressure on Israel to put an end to the war. The war has already killed more than …
(2023-12-30). Gaza war can spill into a regional conflict: UN Chief. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reiterated his concerns that the war in Gaza can spill over into a regional conflict, media reports said. "There is a continued risk of wider regional conflagration, the longer the conflict in Gaza continues, given the risk of escalation and miscalculation by multiple actors," media reports quoting …
(2023-12-30). The complex dynamics of American opinion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: A generational divide. muslimmirror.com By Muhammad Shoaib It has been over two and a half months since the start of the conflict in Gaza initiated by Israel on October 7, and more than 21 thousand people of Gaza Strip have been killed by Israel, yet the world is still preoccupied with the war and its repercussions. International organizations and countries …
(2023-12-30). Thousands of Yemenis rally in support of Gaza. muslimmirror.com SANAA, Yemen : Thousands of Yemeni people on Friday participated in mass rallies in support of Gaza facing an Israeli devastating onslaught. The rallies were called for by the Houthi group in several cities and areas under the group's control, under the title "With You until Victory… The Americans Won't Stop Us." According to the …
(2023-12-30). Ukrainian Attack on Russia Kills At Least 14. news.antiwar.com Ukraine conducted a major attack inside Russian territory, leaving at least 14 people dead. The war has escalated over the past week as Ukraine has conducted strikes inside Russia, and Moscow ordered a missile and drone barrage against Kyiv. Russian authorities report the Belgorod region that borders Ukraine came under missile and rocket fire on …
(2023-12-30). PFLP Welcomes South Africa's Move and Calls on All Countries to Emulate Them. libya360.wordpress.com Press Release The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine welcomes South Africa's filing of a lawsuit at the International Court of Justice against the Zionist entity for committing the crime of genocide and calls on everyone to follow this step to prosecute the leaders of the occupation and all those who colluded with them….
(2023-12-30). Israel: SA Is Anti-Semitic to Invoke Genocide Convention. consortiumnews.com
(2023-12-30). South Africa Institutes Proceedings Against The State Of Israel. popularresistance.org
(2023-12-30). For peace in Palestine, Zionism must be defeated. pressenza.com There is only one real condition for us to talk about peace in Palestine and that is for Israel to be defeated. Naturally, we are not referring to a military defeat, but rather to a diplomatic isolation and a political, but also "ethical" and "cultural" defeat. A way of passing into the pillory of history through a definitive and irreversible judgment of condemnation for the genocide carried out for more than seventy years against the Palestinian people; exactly as happened in Nazi Germany and apartheid South Africa; chapters closed (hopefully) forever, and from which Germany itself and South Africa itself have b…
(2023-12-30). Genocidal Tremors: Taking Israel to the International Court of Justice. dissidentvoice.org Litigating against countries is the stuff of esoteric delight for international lawyers. Such matters become yet more complex when it comes to claims of genocide or broader crimes against humanity. Accusations, however motivated, are always easy to make. Proving them in a court of law is quite another proposition. International law remains a terrain of …
(2023-12-30). Agenda to Depopulate the Planet Through COVID Vaccination. Revealed by Government Reports and Pfizer Documents. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-30). Hamas thanks South Africa for invoking Genocide Convention against Israel. new.thecradle.co
(2023-12-30). Trickery, Humiliation, Death — and the Timeless Hunger for 'Honour and Glory'. thealtworld.com The Biden embrace ends by giving Israel a conditional 'green-light' for almost all its projects, bar the Settler arsonists in the West Bank. | One major theme of Homer's Iliad — which somehow seems as fresh and as vivid today as when first written — is its description of how even the greatest of states in Western civilization fail to reclaim what they lose. "Attempts to repair one loss lead only to more losses", Emily Wilson As Wilson sets out…
(2023-12-30). Health workers in South Korea announce new actions in 2024. peoplesdispatch.org The Korean Health and Medical Workers' Union (KHMU) has once again secured significant achievements in protecting public healthcare in South Korea. After 28 members of the KHMU spent 18 days on hunger strike in front of the National Assembly, on December 21, the body finally adopted a budget to support public hospitals that were designated COVID-19 centers over the course of the pandemic. | Thanks to the KHMU actions, approximately 100 billion won (approximately $77.2 million USD) will be allocated to these health institutions. While the amount is still below the actual needs forecast by the trade union, it will…
(2023-12-30). Health workers in South Korea announce new actions in 2024. peoplesdispatch.org The Korean Health and Medical Workers' Union (KHMU) has once again secured significant achievements in protecting public healthcare in South Korea. After 28 members of the KHMU spent 18 days on hunger strike in front of the National Assembly, on December 21, the body finally adopted a budget to support public hospitals that were designated …
(2023-12-30). The Plot to Kill Martin Luther King: Survived Shooting, Was Murdered in Hospital. globalresearch.ca Pepper was able to piece together what really happened on April 4, 1968 in Memphis right down to who gave the order and supplied the money, how the patsy was chosen, and who actually pulled the trigger.
(2023-12-30). US Hospitals Getting Paid More to Label Cause of Death as 'Coronavirus'. globalresearch.ca Important article and interview. | Points to the over-counting of alleged Covid 19 deaths. | First published on April 15, 2020. | Among 2020 Most Popular Articles | *** | Senator Scott Jensen represents Minnesota. He's also a doctor. He appeared on Fox News with …
(2023-12-30). Pregnancy, flu and importance of vaccination. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that when mothers receive the flu vaccine, their babies experience fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits for the flu, particularly if the baby is under 3 months old or born to a mother who received the vaccine in the third trimester. Pregnant women are among those at higher risk of complications of severe illness from flu infection. Dr. Thomas Howell Jr., an OB-GYN at Mayo Clinic Health…
(2023-12-30). oPt: The Palestinian Red Crescent condemns the targeting of Al-Amal Hospital by the occupation forces and calls on the international community to provide urgent protection for the hospital [EN/AR]. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-30). India-UAE ties transcend to multilateral level in 2023. muslimmirror.com Dubai : The already strong India-UAE ties transcended to a truly multilateral level in 2023 with the announcement of the strategically important India-Middle East Economic Corridor and the expansion of the BRICS grouping to include the key Gulf nation. The bilateral ties have witnessed qualitative and quantitative progress with Prime Minister Narendra Modi giving top …
(2023-12-30). India-UAE ties transcend to multilateral level in 2023. muslimmirror.com Dubai : The already strong India-UAE ties transcended to a truly multilateral level in 2023 with the announcement of the strategically important India-Middle East Economic Corridor and the expansion of the BRICS grouping to include the key Gulf nation. The bilateral ties have witnessed qualitative and quantitative progress with Prime Minister Narendra Modi giving top …
(2023-12-30). State Council approves new nuclear plants. ecns.cn The State Council granted approval to two new nuclear power projects on Friday, and called for intensified support for the innovation and development of the country's nuclear power industry with an emphasis on boosting competitiveness in related equipment and industries.
(2023-12-30). Russia's biggest air attack of war kills 31 in Ukraine, officials say. devdiscourse.com Russia unleashed its biggest air attack of the war on Ukraine on Friday, killing 31 civilians, wounding more than 160 others and hitting cities and infrastructure across the country, officials said. NATO member Poland said a Russian missile appeared to have flown into its airspace for some 40 km before returning to Ukraine under three minutes later.
(2023-12-30). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cleft lip and palate repair. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm pregnant with my second child. During the 20-week anatomy scan, my obstetrician detected my baby has a cleft lip. Does this mean my baby also has a cleft palate? How and when is a cleft lip or cleft palate corrected? ANSWER: Cleft lip and cleft palate are openings or splits in the upper lip, the roof of the mouth — called the palate — or both. Cleft lip and cleft palate…
(2023-12-30). Assange's final British appeal against extradition set for February. wsws.org The WikiLeaks publisher is perilously close to being extradited to the US, where he would face life imprisonment for exposing US-led war crimes, human rights abuses and diplomatic conspiracies.
(2023-12-30). HAPPY NEW YEAR! infobrics.org
(2023-12-30). The year Sudan plunged into darkness. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-12-30). New York City to evict 3,500 migrant families from shelters in January. wsws.org New York City's Democratic Party establishment has begun to implement measures to cycle migrants out of city shelters and limit the times in which buses transporting them from the US-Mexico border can arrive in the city. It continues to house them in atrocious conditions.
(2023-12-30). Mexico: more than 8,000 people advance towards Oaxaca in migrant caravan. pressenza.com The more than 8,000 Central and South American migrants who make up the migrant caravan known as the "Exodus of Poverty" continued their journey early this morning from the municipality of Escuintla to Mapastepec, in Chiapas, to reach the state of Oaxaca. | On the fourth day of their journey, the thousands of men, women, and children from Haiti, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Venezuela, and Cuba advanced along the coastal highway of Chiapas to head north. | According to Luis Rey García Villagrán, an activist with the Human Rights Centre for Human Dignification, nine out of ten migrants in the caravan want to s…
(2023-12-30). Nicaragua greets the people of the world for the new year. plenglish.com Managua, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua today conveyed a New Year's greeting to the people, governments, social, labor and cultural movements of the world and urged them to continue the fight against injustice.
(2023-12-30). Mayo Clinic hits milestone of 1 million YouTube subscribers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The channel's success is driven by the collaboration of teams from Mayo Clinic's Center for Digital Health, Marketing, IT and Communications, along with staff members across Mayo Clinic who share their expertise to help others. ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic's YouTube channel recently surpassed 1 million subscribers. Mayo Clinic started its YouTube channel in 2006, before the streaming platform became a household name. Over the past 17 years, the channel has grown steadily, delivering Mayo…
(2023-12-30). CNN Pundits Defend Nikki Hayley's Civil War Slavery Comments. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-30). Oppose the unions' attempt to short-circuit the Quebec public sector workers' struggle! wsws.org If rank-and-file workers do not organize to defeat this betrayal, public sector workers will suffer a further deterioration in their wages and working conditions, and the right-wing populist Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government will accelerate its privatization plans.
(2023-12-30). Sri Lankan workers condemn pro-government thug attack on SEP members. wsws.org Workers' action committees in Sri Lanka have sent protest letters condemning the violent attack by Podujana Pragathishili Sevaka Sangamaya trade union officials on two Socialist Equality Party members.
(2023-12-30). Cuba will apply salary increases to health workers. plenglish.com Havana, July 30 (Prensa Latina) Starting January 1, Cuba will apply new salary measures to encourage the stay of workers in the National Health System and recognize the conditions in which they work, the Official Gazette reported today.
(2023-12-30). Palestinian Forces Alliance emphasize united stance against Israel, U.S. aggression. workers.org
(2023-12-30). Mass protests and strikes erupt in Argentina against Milei's steps toward dictatorial rule. wsws.org While the Peronist union bureaucracy has been compelled to call for a national strike and mass demonstrations, it is merely seeking to channel opposition behind a defense of its own interests.
(2023-12-30). Providence nurses in Everett, Washington still without contract one month after strike. wsws.org Nurses at Providence Regional Medical Center remain on the job two weeks after voting down a tentative agreement that did not meet their demands for safe staffing levels.
(2023-12-30). Assistant Secretary-General Mohamed Khaled Khiari's Remarks to the Emergency Security Council Meeting on Ukraine (New York, 29 December 2023). reliefweb.int Country: Ukraine | Source: UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs | Mr. President, | Overnight, the Russian Federation armed forces carried out a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, reportedly launching 158 missiles and drones in several waves targeting locations across the country, including in Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, Khmelnytskyi, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Cherkasy, Odesa and Zaporizhzhia regions of Ukraine. | Preliminary reports indicate that at least 30 civilians were killed and at least 160 injured. The strikes constituted some of the largest aerial assaults since the Russian Federation's full-scale…
(2023-12-30). Hunger Strike Launched at Red Onion State Prison in Virginia. itsgoingdown.org Report on hunger-strike launched at the Red Onion State Prison in so-called Virginia. On Tuesday, December 26th, 2023, several prisoners confined at Virginia's Red Onion State Prison began a hunger strike to protest the continued use of long-term solitary confinement within the institution. Despite critical concern, outcry from the public and prisoner populations in the…
(2023-12-30). Mayo Clinic makes transformative $22 million investment in local communities. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Twenty-one nonprofits will receive support to help those in need ROCHESTER, Minn. ‚Äï Mayo Clinic cares for its patients, communities and each other, and Mayo's Bold. Forward. strategy supports this care through work to Cure, Connect, and Transform healthcare for all. As this strategy successfully unfolds, this year Mayo Clinic is able to invest an additional $22 million in community organizations addressing pressing needs related to housing, food insecurity, access to healthcare, and safe places…
(2023-12-30). Thailand Accelerates Joint-Chinese High-Speed Rail, Proposes Land Bridge & Why US Seeks to Stop BOTH. thealtworld.com — Thailand is attempting to move forward both a joint-Chinese high-speed railway and a proposed Kra Isthmus land bridge; | — While both projects offer benefits for both Thailand and the region, the West is sponsoring opposition to them to obstruct development as a means to make it easier to maintain primacy over both Thailand and the rest of Asia; | — Should these projects move forward toward completion, it will seriously erode US influence and its ability to coerce nations in Asia-Pacific; | — It is important to understand not only US political interference and military interventions, but als…
(2023-12-30). How Israel turned a schoolgirl's world upside down. electronicintifada.net A family is forced to leave their home but can find no safety.
(2023-12-30). Podcast Ep 85: Zionism, Germany and the politics of debt. electronicintifada.net Abdaljawad Omar analyzes the emergence of Zionism.
(2023-12-30). In an Age of Forever Wars, American Popular Culture Has Reimagined Its Veterans as Victims Rather than Agents of Empire. covertactionmagazine.com Long Forgotten Is the Role that Veteran Anti-War Activists Played in Ending the Vietnam War In 1995, Massachusetts Governor William Weld pardoned Joseph Yandle who was then serving a life sentence for first degree murder, stating that Yandle had gone to "serve his country in Vietnam" and "returned a scarred man, and he has served …
(2023-12-30). American-Israeli Anthropologist Suggests that "We Are All Being Palestinized" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-30). The pharmaceutical landscape in occupied Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org Teva Pharmaceuticals, based in Israel and recognized as one of the largest producer of generic medications globally, manufactures various essential drugs, including versions of mixed amphetamine salts (usually marketed under the trade name Adderall), fluoxetine, ibuprofen, among others. In 2022, the company achieved a gross
(2023-12-30). The pharmaceutical landscape in occupied Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org Teva Pharmaceuticals, based in Israel and recognized as the largest producer of generic medications globally, manufactures various essential drugs, including versions of mixed amphetamine salts (usually marketed under the trade name Adderall), fluoxetine, ibuprofen, among others. In 2022, the company achieved a gross
(2023-12-30). The pharmaceutical landscape in occupied Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org Teva Pharmaceuticals, based in Israel and recognized as one of the largest producer of generic medications globally, manufactures various essential drugs, including versions of mixed amphetamine salts (usually marketed under the trade name Adderall), fluoxetine, ibuprofen, among others. In 2022, the company achieved a gross profit of USD 6,973 million US dollars. As one of …
(2023-12-30). The Horrifying Secret Agenda of the UN and WHO: Total Enslavement of Humanity Through a "Global Health Dictatorship" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-30). Towards Digital Tyranny? Beware of the QR Code, Remember Agenda ID2020? globalresearch.ca It's Agenda ID2020 on steroids. It's the worldwide invasion of the QR code — QR coding of everything, all of your most intimate data, health, personal behaviors, habits — track records of where we have been and even where we may be planning to go. Nothing will escape the QR code. Nobody talks about it.
(2023-12-30). The Brain Is the Battlefield of the Future. The WEF's Stated Objective is "Altering the Human Being" globalresearch.ca We are all vulnerable — vaxxed or unvaxxed — to mind interference through the worldwide coverage of 5G shortwaves. And the worst is, we may not even notice when it "hits" us.
(2023-12-30). Depopulation and the mRNA Vaccine. globalresearch.ca In the Global South, despair, without shelter, no food — often leading to suicide and if not to death by famine. However, those few billionaires on top, who pretend soon be ruling the One World Order, increased their combined fortune in just a few months by some 200 billion dollars.
(2023-12-30). Venezuela Deploys Military In Response To UK And Guyanese Provocation. popularresistance.org The commander-in-chief of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) of Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro, has ordered the immediate deployment of the "General Domingo Antonio Sifontes" Joint Operation, set to be a series of joint military exercises between various armed personnel of Venezuela that will take place on the eastern Caribbean and the Atlantic Faàßade of Venezuela—near the border with the disputed Essequibo territory—in response to Guyana and the United Kingdom's military provocations. | This announcement was made during his presidential end-of-the-year greeting ceremony to the FA…
(2023-12-30). Hydrogen Industry Draws $41 Million In Lobbying From Fossil Fuel Companies. popularresistance.org The number of companies and organizations lobbying the federal government on issues related to hydrogen increased nearly tenfold since President Joe Biden took office — from about two dozen at the end of 2020 to more than 200 this year, according to an OpenSecrets analysis of lobbying disclosures. | Fossil fuel companies, which have promoted hydrogen as a catch-all solution to climate change, rank among the top spenders and outnumber clients from every industry, including the renewable energy sector, the analysis shows. | Thirty-two oil and gas producers reported lobbying on hydrogen, among other issues, an…
(2023-12-30). Black Investors Take Back Legal Tool To Restore Chicago's Affordable Housing. popularresistance.org It was early 2020 when Jay Davis realized his family was going to lose his childhood home, a red brick house in Rosemoor on the South Side of Chicago that had been in his family for generations. | Davis' great-uncle had been living there, and as his dementia worsened the one-story house began to deteriorate. When he died, he left it to his son who had serious health issues and could not maintain the home, Davis said. | Davis, 41, wanted to keep the house from becoming another vacant lot on the South Side. He understood the significance of homeownership as a tool for building generational wealth that has been deni…
(2023-12-30). US Sanctions Yemeni Money Network Over Pro-Palestine Action. popularresistance.org The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on 28 December imposed unilateral economic sanctions on one individual and two currency exchange houses in Yemen, accusing them of "facilitating" the flow of funds for the Ansarallah resistance movement. | "Today's action underscores our resolve to restrict the illicit flow of funds to [Ansarallah], who continue to conduct dangerous attacks on international shipping and risk further destabilizing the region," said Brian Nelson, the US Treasury under-secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence. | The sanctions targeted Nabil Ali Ahmed [mda…
(2023-12-30). World's Economic Centre Of Gravity Is Returning To Asia. popularresistance.org
(2023-12-30). Lithium reserves in Donbas needed for electric vehicles in EU is fuelling Ukraine war, says German MP. expose-news.com It seems the war in Ukraine is not only about territory, it is also about raw materials. According to German parliamentarian Roderich Kiesewetter, Europe needs the lithium in the eastern border regions …
(2023-12-30). Ukraine blatantly violates the human rights of peace activists and conscientious objectors. pressenza.com The European Bureau for Conscientious Objection (EBCO), War Resisters' International (WRI), the International Fellowship of Reconciliation (IFOR), and Connection e.V. (Germany) express their deep disappointment and grave concerns about the continuing harassment of peace activists and conscientious objectors, including arbitrary prosecutions and unfair judgments, as well as the inappropriate…
(2023-12-30). Russian Federation Launches One of Biggest Air Attacks on Ukraine Since Full-Scale Invasion Began, Killing Over 30 Civilians, Top UN Official Tells Security Council. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-30). Old-School Hair Analysis Is Junk Science. But It Still Keeps People Behind Bars. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-30). Why More Than 60 Indigenous Nations Oppose the Line 5 Oil Pipeline. scheerpost.com 
By Anita Hofschneider / The Line 5 oil pipeline that snakes through Wisconsin and Michigan
(2023-12-30). Danis Simon: Sci-tech innovation injects surging momentum into China's developmentÔΩúMy Memory of China. ecns.cn "China has seen lots of progress in 2023," said Danis Simon, executive vice chancellor of Duke Kunshan University in China, in an exclusive interview with China News Network recently.
(2023-12-30). Hainan space center welcomes first commercial launch pad. ecns.cn The No. 1 launch pad of Hainan International Commercial Space Launch Center, China's first such commercial site under construction, was completed in Wenchang, Hainan Province on Friday.
(2023-12-30). China's national legislature to convene annual session on March 5. ecns.cn The second annual session of the 14th National People's Congress will be held in Beijing on March 5, 2024, according to a decision made by the NPC Standing Committee on Friday.
(2023-12-30). China's high-resolution geological research satellites put into use. ecns.cn China's L-SAR 01 satellite group has been put into use after in-orbit tests, according to the China National Space Administration on Friday.
(2023-12-30). China to further strengthen implementation of monetary policy: PBOC. ecns.cn China will step up implementation of the existing monetary policies in efforts to promote development while maintaining stability, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) said in a statement released on Thursday after the latest quarterly meeting of its monetary policy committee.
(2023-12-30). Share your views on China's 2024 government work report on finance. ecns.cn Share your views on 2024 China's government work report: Finance…
(2023-12-30). Major structure of China's first commercial launch pad in Hainan completed. ecns.cn The major structure of China's first commercial launch pad at Hainan International Commercial Space Launch Center was completed in Wenchang, Hainan Province, on Friday.
(2023-12-30). BRI facilitates green and sustainable development. ecns.cn The Silk Road spans a timeline of over 1,000 years, during which China has presented the world with an answer to green development…
(2023-12-30). Global ties for shared growth fostered by BRI. ecns.cn From the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway to the China-Europe freight trains, the BRI has established a broad platform for cooperation, where China's high-quality development drives the world.
(2023-12-30). Flying taxi completes debut commercial flight demonstration in E China. ecns.cn
(2023-12-30). China-Laos Railway transports over 25 mln passengers, 30 mln tons of goods. ecns.cn As of Wednesday, the China-Laos Railway has cumulatively transported 25.25 million passengers and 30.33 million metric tons of goods. Among them, cross-border freight exceeded 6.2 million metric tons, according to the Kunming branch of China Railway Group.
(2023-12-30). China welcomes international undersea cables in territorial waters: spokesperson. ecns.cn China welcomes and supports other countries and telecommunication companies in laying international undersea cables in waters under China's jurisdiction, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Thursday.
(2023-12-30). Glorious Stories of Silk RoadÔΩúStriding forward to the next golden decade. ecns.cn As time's gears swiftly rotate, the train of the era with everyone onboard steers towards the future, laden with hope.
(2023-12-30). Winter fishing-themed festival kicks off at NE China's Chagan Lake. ecns.cn The 22nd"ÄÄChagan Lake"ÄÄIce and Snow Fishing and Hunting Cultural Tourism Festival"ÄÄkicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing."ÄÄ…
(2023-12-30). Over 10,000 camels attend camel Nadam fair in N China. ecns.cn A winter Nadam fair featuring camel racing, camelback archery, and camel milking events kicked off Thursday in Alxa Right Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region."ÄÄ…
(2023-12-30). People enjoy themselves on frozen Shichahai Lake in Beijing. ecns.cn With the arrival of winter, the iconic Shichahai Lake in Beijing has undergone a magical transformation. A tradition deeply embedded in the local culture, the lake has been converted into an expansive ice rink, which started its trial run on Thursday."ÄÄ…
(2023-12-30). 2023 in review: World sports. america.cgtn.com 
It was quite the year for sports fans, with some astonishing, record-breaking achievements, big money business developments and a host of inspiring breakthroughs.
(2023-12-30). How Yemen changed everything. mronline.org 
In a single move, Yemen's Ansarallah has checkmated the west and its rules-based order.
(2023-12-30). Lee Sun-kyun's death is a reminder of the lie of South Korean liberalism. mronline.org The actor's suicide highlights the truth about the overlooked despotism of a vital U.S. ally.
(2023-12-30). Mass Graves, Grave Questions: Britain's Secret Srebenica Role. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-30). Ohio Doctors Urge Prosecutor to Drop Case Against Woman Who Suffered Miscarriage. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-30). Anti-doping policy in El Salvador helps reduce deaths. plenglish.com San Salvador, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) The installation of fences in different areas of the country, including the capital, helped reduce the number of deaths in road accidents related to drunk drivers, authorities reported today.
(2023-12-30). Constitutional Court annuls indefinite re-election in Bolivia. plenglish.com La Paz, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia's electoral landscape is experiencing a radical change as of today following the annulment of the indefinite presidential re-election by the Plurinational Constitutional Court (TCP) through Sentence 1010/2023.
(2023-12-30). Nadal will return to the courts this Sunday. plenglish.com Brisbane, Australia, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal confirmed today his long-awaited return to the courts will be tomorrow, Sunday, in the ATP 250 doubles competition based in this city.
(2023-12-30). Three civilians killed in Israeli bombing in northern Syria. plenglish.com Damascus, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) At least three people lost their lives and two were injured by an Israeli bombardment against points located in the town of Al-Dhahabiya, in the south of the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, media outlets reported here today.
(2023-12-30). Two hundred seven Venezuelans repatriated from Mexico. plenglish.com Caracas, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) A total of 207 repatriated compatriots arrived in Venezuela today from Mexico, as part of the migration agreements agreed upon by presidents Nicolás Maduro and Andrés Manuel López Obrador, respectively.
(2023-12-30). Joint Statement Issued by Palestinian Resistance Organizations. libya360.wordpress.com Joint statement issued by Islamic Jihad in Palestine, Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command and Islamic Resistance Movement-Hamas The leaders of the Palestinian Resistance factions held a consultative meeting in Beirut, where they discussed the events of the Al-Aqsa…
(2023-12-30). The mess they made of 2023. mronline.org 
Abroad and at home, ideology ruled the U.S.
(2023-12-30). An education policy for colonizing minds. mronline.org 
A pre-requisite for freedom in the third world therefore is to shake off this colonisation of the mind, and to seek truth beyond the distortions of imperialism.
(2023-12-30). Matthew Ehret: Kissinger's role as a midwife to Satan. expose-news.com Henry Kissinger played an instrumental role in converting the US from a republic that aspired to uphold liberty to a nation fully committed to empire under the control of a techno-feudal priesthood, …
(2023-12-30). Remembering Tiananmen Square with someone who was there and became one of the CCP's most wanted "criminals" expose-news.com To bring in the New Year, Yuri Bezmenov has removed paywalls from two podcasts: Interviews with Chris Brunet of Karlstack and Fengsuo Zhou of Human Rights in China and the Tiananmen Square …
(2023-12-30). The Paedo Files: Shocking & Horrendous Truth about Bill Gates, Jeffrey Epstein & Microsoft. expose-news.com
(2023-12-30). License to kill: US police killed over 1,200 people in 2023. wsws.org Cops in the United States have killed more people in 2023 than any other year in the past decade.
(2023-12-30). Film and television in 2023. wsws.org Art, directly or indirectly, has to respond to the most pressing demands of its time, or it will not endure or leave a deep mark on human consciousness.
(2023-12-30). Jewish opponent of Zionism tells WSWS: "Our liberation is joined. It's that simple" wsws.org Jane, a Jewish opponent of Zionism, details her experiences fighting against the displacement of the Palestinians and occupation of their ancestral lands and for human liberation.
(2023-12-30). Zelensky government submits draft law for the mobilization of another 500,000 men. wsws.org The new draft mobilization law is a tacit admission of the catastrophic state of the war.
(2023-12-30). "When I think of the party in America, I think of Helen" wsws.org We are publishing here the tribute to Helen Halyard written by Laura Tiernan, a member of the National Committee of the Socialist Equality Party in Britain and writer for the World Socialist Web Site.
(2023-12-30). Crisis looms over 2024 election as Maine becomes second state to rule Trump off the ballot. wsws.org The challenges to Trump's ballot status form a patchwork of the 50 states that gives a glimpse of the dimensions of the political crisis ripping the US apart.
(2023-12-30). Acapulco two months after Hurricane Otis: An indictment of capitalist response to climate crisis. wsws.org In the aftermath of Hurricane Otis, Acapulco's prolonged suffering exposes the inability of the capitalist system to address the urgent needs of the population amid the escalating climate crisis.
(2023-12-30). Behind the exoneration of Australian woman convicted of killing her children. wsws.org The science of genetics was critical to the release of Kathleen Folbigg, who spent nearly two decades in jail after being wrongly convicted of killing her four children.
(2023-12-30). China's central bank "sidelined" wsws.org The move to downgrade the role of the PBoC reflects growing concerns in ruling circles about continued lower growth.
(2023-12-30). Tribute paid to the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Santa Clara. plenglish.com Santa Clara, Cuba, December 30 (Prensa Latina) Hundreds of people celebrated here today the 35th anniversary of the battle and liberation of this central Cuban city by the troops of Commander Ernesto Che Guevara.
(2023-12-30). Silvio Alejandro Rodríguez praises song's development in Guatemala. plenglish.com Guatemala, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Alejandro Rodríguez praised the existence of a troubadour movement in Guatemala, which is growing with works from Cuba, Latin American and his own.
(2023-12-30). Newly Uncovered Documents Reveal the FBI's Campaign Against Bob Dylan. truthout.org Veteran singer-songwriter Bob Dylan is currently promoting his album Rough and Rowdy Ways, with the epic song "Murder Most Foul" — a deconstruction of the John F. Kennedy assassination and the larger 1960s, full of paranoia, intimations of conspiracy and foreboding. While the song reconstructs the world of the '60s, it is also, with its allusions to sinister forces at play, very much a song of the… |
(2023-12-30). Boxing Star Gervonta Davis Converts To Islam: 5 Athletes Who Switched Up Their Faith. moguldom.com In recent years, several Black-American athletes have made the deeply personal decision to convert to Islam. Among them is boxing sensation Gervonta Davis, who recently announced his conversion to Islam. Gervonta Davis joins a list of notable American athletes who have converted to Islam over the years. Islam is one of the world's largest faith …
(2023-12-30). "War is Good for Business": War Is Booming as Orders Surge at Top Global Weapons Companies. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-30). Amoral Compass: "Create and Govern Artificial Intelligence". Palantir and Its Quest to Remake the World. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-30). Bill Gates Plans for New Catastrophic Contagion. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-30). Video: A Final Warning to Humanity from Former Pfizer Chief Scientist Michael Yeadon. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-30). Palestine and the Distorted Lens of Intersectional Feminism. orinocotribune.com By Sedki Ashour — December 19, 2023 | Criticizing patriarchy is a facsimile of rebellion, whereas criticizing Israel is not. | In his discussion of the causes of the Arab Spring, writer Amer Mohsen talks about relationships with unclear allies and how it is more dangerous than the relationship with the clear enemy. The clear enemy will directly offer you to become a vassal of the US and Israel, but the unclear ally is the one who will provide you with a space in civil society, research, academic, and alternative media institutions—some even ostensibly hostile to imperialism—in a state with the la…
(2023-12-30). Brazil's Congress Passes Bill to Pave Highway Through Heart of Amazon Rainforest. pressenza.com The Amazon is the largest tropical rainforest in the world. Spanning eight countries, it has been called the "lungs of the planet" for its vital service of converting enormous amounts of carbon dioxide into oxygen. By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes Now, Brazilian lawmakers have approved a bill…
(2023-12-30). Viability of Green Hydrogen falters: Scientific studies demystify its efficiency. pressenza.com
(2023-12-30). Mega deal between SQM and Codelco for lithium: Chilean State will own 50% plus 1%. pressenza.com This agreement ensures the continuity of the production of lithium and other substances and broadens the scope of Codelco's participation in the global challenge of energy transition, taking advantage of the opportunities generated by the intensive use of copper and lithium. | By Horacio Gutiérrez Areyte | In an unprecedented milestone for the Chilean mining industry, Codelco and SQM announced a public-private partnership to jointly develop production and commercial activities in the Salar de Atacama for the coming decades. | This partnership, as long as certain conditions are met, will materialise as of 1 Januar…
(2023-12-30). THE WARSAW PACT — PROPAGANDA AND REALITY (BY HELMHOLTZ SMITH). sonar21.com 
(2023-12-30). Members of Imperial community recognised in New Year Honours. imperial.ac.uk Imperial researchers have been recognised for their services to medicine, public health and climate innovation in the 2024 New Year Honours list.
(2023-12-30). World Economic Forum's "Young Global Leaders" Revealed. globalresearch.ca For several decades, this program has nurtured compliant leaders acting as WEF agents in governments around the world. The consequences are far-reaching and may turn out to be devastating for humanity.
(2023-12-30). School Voucher Systems Massively Expanded Thanks to Dark Money Push in 2023. truthout.org Over the past 12 months, the decades-long push to divert tax dollars toward religious education has reached new heights. As proclaimed by EdChoice — the advocacy group devoted to school vouchers — 2023 has been the year these schemes reached "escape velocity." In strictly legislative terms, seven states passed new voucher systems, and ten more expanded existing versions. Ten states now run eleven… |
(2023-12-30). There Are Human Beings in Palestine. "Against Erasure" A Pictorial History of Palestinians. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-30). 5G Danger: 13 Reasons 5G Wireless Technology Will Be a Catastrophe for Humanity. globalresearch.ca Important article first publish on September 24, 2019 | The 5G danger can't be overstated. | 5G (5th Generation) is now being actively rolled out in many cities around the world. Simultaneously, as awareness over its horrific health and privacy impacts is …
(2023-12-30). Chile: A new attack on human rights? pressenza.com "Mr. Piñera, you have been warned, you will be prosecuted for the serious human rights violations committed under your mandate". | Warning by then MP Gabriel Boric to President Sebastián Piñera in September 2021 1 . | A MEMORABLE EVENT: | The rebellion of 18 October 2019 was one of the most significant events in modern Chilean history. Not only did it reveal the weariness of an entire national population with the impudent behaviour of a corrupt 'political elite' which, as the 'natural successor' of the Pinochet dictatorship, still maintains control of the nation in its hands, but it also showed how far th…
(2023-12-30). Sir Henry Kissinger: Midwife to New Babylon. dissidentvoice.org The moment Kissinger's last breath left his corpse, media commentators lost no time running out the gates, either singing songs of slavish praise about the "great liberal statesman" on one hand or composing devastating critiques of the bloodstained trail of tears Kissinger's legacy left on the world. I was beginning to think that nothing new …
(2023-12-30). Pfizer Vaccine Confirmed to Cause Neurodegenerative Diseases: Study. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-30). We Must Reckon With the Most Dangerous System of Extinction Humans Ever Created. truthout.org Capitalism is killing us. That's the unequivocal message of a new book, Dying for Capitalism: How Big Money Fuels Extinction and What We Can Do About It by Charles Derber and Suren Moodliar. The authors draw critical links between capitalism, militarism and environmental destruction to show how nothing short of radical change is required to shift the deadly course humanity as a whole is now on. |
(2023-12-30). US claims a huge portion of the ocean floor, from the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic. pressenza.com In an underreported but hugely important development, the United States is now claiming a vast portion of the ocean floor, twice the size of California. According to the US Department of State (DOS) Media Note released on December 19, the area "is approximately…
(2023-12-30). Prison Closure Divides Abolitionist Community in Washington State. truthout.org I board the transport in an orange jumpsuit, shackled and cuffed at the waist, one of many prisoners in exodus from the Washington State Reformatory. The rattling of our chains fills the cabin as we find places to sit. I slide into a seat with a small window high on the wall next to me — the coveted seat with a "view." Nervous chatter ensues as we wait to be shipped to the next prison. In 2021… |
(2023-12-30). Anti-militarists protest against the militarisation of the Expojove children's fair in Valencia. pressenza.com 
A group of activists from Antimilitaristes-MOC València paint pink and climb on a tank in protest against the militarisation of the Expojove children's fair in Valencia. | Antimilitarist activists dressed as clowns have painted the army tank at the Expojove children's fair in Valencia pink to "demilitarise" the event and protest against the presence of the military and other armed institutions in the area. The action was called to coincide with the presence of the municipal committee visiting the stand on the morning of Tuesday 26 December, at around one o'clock in the afternoon. | The 'clown troop' entered the s…
(2023-12-30). Alaska's Scary Orange Rivers. dissidentvoice.org Global warming can add one more notch to its gun belt. The rapid onset of global warming is turning Alaska's wilderness rivers orange. Global warming impacts Arctic temperatures 2-4 times warmer than the global average, and permafrost that's been around since before humans sat round crackling cave fires is rapidly melting. Eons of frozen stuff …
(2023-12-30). President of Colombia to Adopt Measures to Help Colombian Students Expelled From Argentina. orinocotribune.com The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, announced that he will adopt measures to help more than 20,000 Colombian students who were studying for free in Argentina and cannot continue their studies there after the new president of Argentina, Javier Milei, eliminated free higher education for foreigners. | Petro commented in a post on X that his country will soon receive the students who were receiving higher education in Argentina, who are now "literally expelled," and criticized the measures of his ultra-right Argentinian counterpart. | "We will receive 20,000 Colombian students who were studying for free in Arg…
(2023-12-30). We are Network: a commitment to agroecology as an engine of rootedness. pressenza.com 
Between waterfalls, native forests and agricultural farms, producers from the central area of Misiones joined together in a network with a common characteristic: ecological transition and the desire for youth to remain in rural areas. The union achieved the implementation of a unique biofactory in the country and they are moving forward with other food sovereignty projects. | In July 2020, the Misiones House of Representatives condemned the law that made Salto Encantado the 77th municipality in the province. The town, which is home to the Salto Encantado Provincial Park — one of the biggest tourist attractio…
(2023-12-30). Sunehri Bagh Mosque Imam moves court against demolition notice. muslimmirror.com The Imam of the Sunehri Bagh mosque has approached the Delhi High Court to challenge the proposed demolition of the historic structure, citing concerns about alleged traffic congestion in the vicinity. The petitioner, Abdul Aziz, contested a public notice issued by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on December 24, which invited objections and suggestions …
(2023-12-30). Video: Supported by Bill Gates, The WHO Plans to Have 10 Years of Pandemics (2020-2030). globalresearch.ca First published by Global Research on June 1, 2022 | *** | THE PLAN shows the official agenda of the World Health Organization to have ten years of ongoing pandemics, from 2020 to 2030. | This is revealed by a WHO virologist, Marion …
(2023-12-30). ZAKA is not a trustworthy source for allegations of sexual violence on October 7. mondoweiss.net 
ZAKA is one of the leading organizations alleging Hamas atrocities on October 7. But the organization's volunteers have systematically given false testimonies, and continue repeating them to journalists on behalf of the Israeli government.
(2023-12-30). Why are Canadian Taxpayers Subsidizing Israel's Military? dissidentvoice.org 
Critics say Israel is an army with a country, but it is the apartheid state's supporters who confirm it. Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University has once again launched an initiative to promote the Israeli military even though it violates charity regulations and risks the group's special tax status. In a recent end of year …
(2023-12-30). China shines in diplomacy, scientific innovation and BRI cooperation: Swedish ScholarÔΩúMy Memory of China. ecns.cn The year 2023 is coming to an end. Speaking of China's developments in the past year, Stephen Brawer, chairman of the Belt and Road Institute in Sweden, told China News Network that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) benefits both the internal and global development.
(2023-12-30). Data applications key to driving economic growth. ecns.cn China plans to expand the application scenarios for data in 12 key fields, including smart manufacturing, modern agriculture, trade circulation, transportation and financial services.
(2023-12-30). New ministers appointed, legislative agenda set. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress concluded its seventh session on Friday in Beijing with the appointment of three new ministers and the adoption of a series of law amendments.
(2023-12-30). Xi hails steady recovery amid challenges. ecns.cn China has successfully achieved the main targets for economic and social development in 2023, with the estimated total economic output set to exceed 126 trillion yuan ($18 trillion), President Xi Jinping said on Friday.
(2023-12-30). Ren'ai Reef disruption by Manila denounced. ecns.cn Beijing on Friday strongly denounced Manila's attempt to build a permanent structure on Ren'ai Reef, and vowed a firm response to any provocations.
(2023-12-30). U.S. measures put tech ties under strain. ecns.cn As 2023 draws to a close, the U.S.-China technology relationship remains strained. This year witnessed intensified efforts by the United States to curb China's technological rise, deepening concerns over stifled innovation and a fragmented tech ecosystem.
(2023-12-30). Wisdom from the multitudes: BRI draws new blueprint for mutual learning among civilizations. ecns.cn On the canvas of world civilizations, the Belt and Road Initiative has transcended time and space, bridging cultural gaps through communication and pursues inclusiveness and harmony.
(2023-12-30). China 2023: The Heights of Aspiration. ecns.cn
(2023-12-30). Co-constructed BRI projects promote connectivity. ecns.cn
(2023-12-30). China's domestically built icebreaker makes debut. ecns.cn China's new generation of domestically designed and manufactured icebreaking scientific research ship, Jidi, made its debut on Friday.
(2023-12-30). Cradle of Civilization: Tianya Haijiao. ecns.cn
(2023-12-30). From 10 meters to space: China's heights of exploration. ecns.cn
(2023-12-30). My Memory of ChinaÔΩúSwedish Scholar on China's 2024: Belt and Road Initiative provides new insights to China's development. ecns.cn
(2023-12-30). My Memory of ChinaÔΩúSwedish Scholar: China's modernization and human rights achievement enjoy great success. ecns.cn
(2023-12-30). Christmas in the West gets less Christmassy amid dogged inflation, rising insecurity. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | Another Christmas has come and gone, replete with families and friends exchanging gifts beside a crackling hearth, sharing stories under a Christmas tree and enjoying traditional holiday meals. Others weren't so fortunate, receiving church handouts, curling up in a subway station to avoid the cold or grieving the loss of beloved …
(2023-12-30). European economy struggles amid recession fears, geopolitical chaos. independent.co.ug 
FRANKFURT, GERMANY | Xinhua | As German companies are getting increasingly dissatisfied with their status quo, their scepticism over business prospects for the first half of 2024 has grown. The Ifo Business Climate Index, which measures entrepreneurs' sentiments about the current business situation and their expectations for the next six months, slipped to 86.4 points …
(2023-12-30). High inflation persists as Nigeria enters New Year. independent.co.ug 
ABUJA, NIGERIA | Xinhua | Nigeria, Africa's largest economy, enters the New Year amid internal and external difficulties challenging its "Renewed Hope," with President Bola Tinubu vowing to tame stubborn inflation. The country is battling its highest inflation rates in nearly two decades. The latest data, from the National Bureau of Statistics, put November's headline …
(2023-12-30). Security forces attribute crime reduction in Karamoja to presidential directives. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Ugandan | THE INDEPENDENT | The joint security forces have registered success following the presidential executive order stopping the charcoal trade. In May 2023, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni issued Executive Order Number 3 to stop the commercialized charcoal trade and stop the Turkana pastoralists from grazing in the Karamoja region. As a result, the joint …
(2023-12-30). The futility of waste management. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | SARAH NEWMAN | When the world leaders gathered in Dubai for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), the United Arab Emirates unveiled the world's highest-capacity waste-to-energy (WTE) facility. The plant is designed to process two million metric tons of municipal waste annually, producing enough electricity to power 120,000 households per year by incinerating …
(2023-12-30). Three children die of poison in Kumi. independent.co.ug 
Kumi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three children belonging to one family have been poisoned in an act of revenge. The deceased have been identified as John Okodos, 9, Constantine Olupot, 6, and Ignatius Adodo,4, all children of Tom Omudu. The incident happened in Okudumo Village, Mukongoro Sub County in Kumi district on Thursday. It is …
(2023-12-30). Kikuube: Two wanted over mob justice. independent.co.ug 
Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kikuube District are hunting for two people over acts of mob justice. The suspects are Phillip Kakombabitooke, a resident of Kyamugoba village in Kabwoya sub-county, and Charles Irumba of Kisembya village. The two reportedly mobilized a mob that lynched Julius Kugonza 25, a resident of Kyamugoba LCI, Bubogo …
(2023-12-30). UAE's post-oil ambitions steer a multibillion-dollar push into African freight. independent.co.ug 
Sheikdom ramps up multi-billion dollar investment in Africa's freight industry, positioning itself as a logistics and trade behemoth in a post-fossil-fuel era. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | United Arab Emirates-based companies and funds are doubling down on a foray into Africa's freight and logistics scene. Earlier this year, Emirati maritime giant, DP World, inked …
(2023-12-30). Luwero: Water prices skyrocket after a one week water crisis. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Water prices in Luwero Town Council have skyrocketed. The increase in the water price is a result of the water crisis that hit the area one week ago, which has triggered a significant challenge for residents and businesses alike, as they struggle to find water for various purposes. With the …
(2023-12-30). No, Biden Is Not Being Played by Netanyahu. U.S. Imperialist Policy Is the Systematic Problem. thealtworld.com We should never forget the order of things, that the Zionist regime is an attack dog for U.S. imperialism. | It is, in my opinion, a crucial mistake to view United States-Israeli relations in terms of individual politicians in Washington and Tel Aviv purportedly manipulating each other. | A recent
(2023-12-30). Blinken again bypasses US Congress to send munitions to Israel. new.thecradle.co
(2023-12-30). Black Investors Are Taking Back A Legal Tool To Restore Chicago's Affordable Housing. nextcity.org
(2023-12-30). President of Colombia to Adopt Measures to Help Colombian Students Expelled From Argentina. orinocotribune.com
(2023-12-30). Venezuela Condemns Arrival of British Navy Ship in Guyana. orinocotribune.com
(2023-12-30). LIVE: Every Pro-Israel Talking Point Debunked! rumble.com
(2023-12-30). 18 Months After "Dobbs," Here's How Abortion Providers and Activists See Things. truthout.org
(2023-12-30). 2023 Was a Big Year for Climate Litigation. truthdig.com
(2023-12-30). Israel Has A Secret Victim That Could Change The World. youtu.be
(2023-12-30). Even The FBI Wants The Truth About U.S.-Backed Fake President. youtu.be
(2023-12-30). One Main Food Group Is Creating Killer Bacteria. youtu.be
(2023-12-30). Wolfgang Streeck: Master and Servant. newleftreview.org Has the US lost control of Israel?>
(2023-12-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Be realistic with New Year's health resolutions. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getting in better shape is consistently one of the most common New Year's resolutions people make each year, but many have a hard time following through. Dani Johnson, a wellness physical therapist with the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, offers tips to make it easier to stick to a resolution to get in shape. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/9UcuKAFFISg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-12-30). Consumer Health: Who needs a gluten-free diet and why? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whole grains are an important part of healthy diet. They are good sources of complex carbohydrates, as well as some key vitamins and minerals. And because whole grains are naturally high in fiber, they may help you feel full and satisfied, which can make it easier to maintain a healthy body weight. Eating more whole-grain foods also can lower your blood pressure. Some people, though, have a medical diagnosis that means they must avoid the…
(2023-12-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Best cooking fats for healthy cholesterol levels. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Are you trying to remember which fat is the good fat to use in the kitchen? If you are confused about whether to use unsaturated fats, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated or saturated fats when cooking, it's understandable. It can be confusing. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says fats that raise your bad cholesterol levels and increase your risk for heart disease are the ones to avoid. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/drmIcHaxxfM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post….
(2023-12-30). Fight off the flu with immune-boosting nutrients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's flu season again, so most people get a flu shot and strive to stay healthy. But can certain foods or supplements boost the immune system and help with that "staying healthy" goal? Keep the immune system strong While having a healthy immune system is a plus during the season of colds and flu, consider these tips for keeping your immune system strong throughout the year. Focus on a balanced eating plan. Don't skip meals, so your…
(2023-12-30). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Self-care steps can keep your heart healthy during the holidays. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have read that heart attacks are more common around the holidays. Why does that happen? Is there anything I can do to lower my risk? I currently take blood pressure medication, and heart disease runs in my family. ANSWER: Heart attacks, along with heart problems in general, are more common around the holidays. Various factors can play into this, including stress, travel, disrupted schedules, changes in diet and even environmental factors. Fortunately, many…
(2023-12-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Strategies for health success in the new year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Many people gain weight over the holidays and then try, unsuccessfully, to get back into shape after the new year. But it doesn't have to be that way. The key is to not set yourself up for failure. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician specializing in nutrition and editor of "The Mayo Clinic Diet," explains how to face 2024 with optimism, and he offers creative strategies for success when…
(2023-12-30). Loneliness and social isolation through the holidays. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The holiday season, billed as the happiest time of the year, can be lonely, especially for those without close family and friends. Loneliness and social isolation, recognized as an epidemic by the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have significant health implications. Dr. Amit Shah, a Mayo Clinic geriatrician and internist, says loneliness is a subjective feeling or perception when a person is not feeling connected to others. Social isolation is a lack of connections…
(2023-12-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Radiation therapy for cancer pain relief. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Patients with cancer have another tool in their toolbox for managing pain. Palliative radiation therapy is an effective option for relieving body aches associated with cancer. Dr. Adam Holtzman, a Mayo Clinic radiation oncologist, explains how innovation is improving radiation therapy. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/awbbXT3Q5Cw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Doctors often use radiation to target…
(2023-12-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating liver cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Liver cancer rates have more than tripled in the U.S. since 1980 and continue to rise. More than 41,000 people will be diagnosed with liver cancer in the U.S. this year, and about 29,000 will die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, a Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center oncologist, discusses prevention and treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/mxNW4Wrd-_Y Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads…
(2023-12-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: The right way to talk with someone who has cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The holidays are a joyous occasion for most people. But for someone with cancer or other serious illness, it can be a time of overwhelming anxiety and fear. And as family and friends get together, it's important to show that you care without coming across as insensitive. Lynne Vitagliano, a clinical social worker at Mayo Clinic, offers some helpful advice to make those uncomfortable conversations less awkward. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/e9ikKOnaYFg Journalists: Broadcast-quality…
(2023-12-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventive strategies for a healthy holiday season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As the holiday season begins, it's also the season of flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. The southern parts of the U.S. are currently observing higher rates of RSV and influenza. Mayo Clinic experts expect the northern half of the country will start to see higher rates of these viruses over the course of the next few weeks and months. As the holiday season approaches and more people will be gathering to celebrate in…
(2023-12-30). Mayo Clinic opens Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Building for research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Building ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic celebrates the grand opening of the 11-floor Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Building. The building will support hiring more scientists to contribute to Mayo's unique capabilities to bring scientific discoveries to patients. It joins other Mayo Clinic research facilities where investigators discover scientific advancements that affect patient care, leading to better outcomes and improved quality of life in Minnesota and beyond. At Mayo Clinic, research is…
(2023-12-30). Researchers make unexpected discovery in how pancreatic cancer spreads. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In this confocal microscopy image, the lysosomal protein called LAMP1 is stained green and surrounds a blue-stained pancreatic cancer cell nucleus. How cancer spreads or metastasizes is a big question for cancer researchers and patients. Mayo Clinic researchers studying pancreatic cancer — the third deadliest form of cancer in the U.S. — recently made a discovery that advances knowledge of how metastasis unfolds. They identified a cell-signaling protein that drives pancreatic cancer cell growth that could be…
(2023-12-30). Shortened telomeres heighten risk of serious lung disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The 46 human chromosomes are shown in blue, with the telomeres appearing as white pinpoints. The DNA has already been copied, so each chromosome is made up of two identical lengths of DNA, each with its own two telomeres. Credit: Hesed Padilla-Nash and Thomas Ried, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health. In 2017, Cindy Sutherland caught a nasty cold she couldn't shake. After coughing nonstop for weeks, she went to urgent care and got a…
(2023-12-30). Healthy for the Holidays: Mayo recommends safety tips to keep kids healthy this season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org CHETEK, Wis. — The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be a fun, exciting time. However, holiday decorations, parties and cold weather can pose threats to children. "The décor, the gifts and the fun outdoor activities can be a lot of fun for families, especially children," says Peter Reisner, M.D., a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic Health System in Chetek, Wisconsin. "But parents should be aware of the hidden dangers they may…
(2023-12-30). Mayo Clinic names new Research leader. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vijay Shah, M.D. ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has announced the appointment of Vijay Shah, M.D., as Kinney Executive Dean of Research. He succeeds Gregory Gores, M.D., who has served in the position for 10 years. Dr. Shah, a consultant with joint appointments in Gastroenterology and Hepatology as well as Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, is chair of Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester and is the Carol M. Gatton Professor of Digestive Diseases Research….
(2023-12-30). Even CNN Knows Israel's Full of S***. leecamp.com
(2023-12-30). Opinion: Recognise Somaliland Now, It's Not a Secessionist Movement but a De Jure State. plusnews.ug 
By Mohamed Abdisamad The Republic of Somaliland formerly known as the state of Somaliland is an independent state in the Horn of Africa, located between Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia and the Gulf of Aden. It was a former British protectorate in 1884 until became a sovereign state On June 26, 1960. A brief history of Somaliland …
(2023-12-30). Remember when Japan was going to take over the world? responsiblestatecraft.org 
The most important security issue for the United States, the contest/competition/rivalry with China, may soon fade away.The plausibility of this proposition is enhanced if we take as a parallel not the rivalry with the USSR during the Cold War, but the one that smoked through the 1980s and early 1990s when Japan appeared to be becoming "Number One." The rather benign ending of that rivalry may have something to say about what will happen as China slides into what many suggest will be a lengthy period of slow growth or even stagnation.In both cases, the perceived threats have been primarily economic.<...
(2023-12-30). World: Integrating Complementary Feeding in Emergencies: A Decision Tool for Concrete Actions at Each Stage of the Humanitarian Program Cycle. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-30). Tribunal Constitucional anula reelección indefinida en Bolivia. radiohc.cu La Paz, 30 dic (RHC) El panorama electoral de Bolivia experimenta desde este sábado un cambio radical tras la anulación de la reelección presidencial indefinida por parte del Tribunal Constitucional Plurinacional (TCP) mediante la Sentencia 1010/2023.
(2023-12-30). Vicepresidente de Cuba felicita al pueblo por triunfo revolucionario. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 dic (RHC) El vicepresidente de Cuba, Salvador Valdés, felicitó este sábado al heroico pueblo de la isla por el aniversario 65 del Triunfo de la Revolución, a celebrarse el próximo 1 de enero.
(2023-12-30). Pertiguista Quiala segunda en cita bajo techo de Navarra. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 dic (JIT) La cubana Ailsin Quiala despidió el año con el segundo lugar en el salto con pértiga del Navarra Indoor Athletics 2023, celebrado en la ciudad española de Pamplona.
(2023-12-30). Segunda Aslin Quiala en Meeting Atlético de Navarra. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 dic (RHC).- La garrochista cubana Aslin Quiala estrenó la temporada invernal con un registro de 4.30m, válido para el segundo lugar en el Meeting de Atletismo Indoor de Navarra (España).
(2023-12-30). Blanket Supplementary Feeding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Findings from a Learning Activity. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-30). Learning from Implementers of Small-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplement Programs for Children and Pregnant and Lactating Women in Honduras, Niger, and Somalia to Strengthen Programming and Scale-Up. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-30). Small-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplement Program Implementation: Learning and Considerations for Scale-Up from International Food Relief Partnership Partners in Honduras, Niger, and Somalia. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-30). Nigeria: Gestion du de l'émaciation modéré à l'aide d'aliments locaux : Documentation des approches au Nigéria, au Sénégal et en Ouganda. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-30). Management of Moderate Wasting Using Local Foods: Costing Study for Tom Brown and Porridge Mum in North East Nigeria. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-30). Management of Moderate Wasting Using Local Foods: Documentation of Approaches in Nigeria, Senegal, and Uganda. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-30). Scaling-Up Treatment for Moderate Wasting Using Locally Available Foods: Considerations for the Scale-Up of the Tom Brown and Porridge Mum Approaches in Five States in Nigeria. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-30). World: Small-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements: What to Communicate to Program Participants. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-30). World: Suppléments nutritionnels à base de lipides en petites quantités : Ce qu'il faut communiquer aux participants du programme. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-30). Bolivia's Constitutional Top Court Rejects the Existence of Indefinite Re-election. telesurenglish.net The Plurinational Constitutional Court (TCP) of Bolivia issued a ruling in which it rejects that indefinite reelection is in force in the country and affirming that it is not a human right, local media reported this Friday. The sources indicated that the TCP issued on Thursday, December 28, the constitutional ruling that indefinite presidential re-election does not exist in the South American country. | RELATED: | The TCP als…
(2023-12-30). Copppal Condemns British Ship Presence in Guyana's Coast. telesurenglish.net The Permanent Conference of Political Parties of Latin America and the Caribbean (Copppal) condemned and rejected on Friday the presence of a United Kingdom war frigate off the coast of Guyana, at a time when the latter nation and Venezuela have established a frank and direct dialogue. | RELATED: | Copppal President Alejandro Moreno Cárdenas, who along with prominent party leaders in the region is pushing for a nego…
(2023-12-30). Daniel Ortega Sends Year-End Message to Nicaraguan People. telesurenglish.net The Nicaraguan preisdent daniel ortega and his spouse, the vice-president Rosario Murillo sended a hopeful message by New Years Eve to the people of Nicaragua and to the whole world. | RELATED: | "We salute ourselves as a Union of Nations and Peoples that believe in our Rights and defend Justice, Common Good, Peace, Work, Security and Joy, as a World Heritage Site." reads the leader's communique. | In the message the Nicaraguan presi…
(2023-12-30). SATIRE: Kissing Cousins, Eye Transplants, And More: This Week In Local News December 30, 2023. theonion.com 
(2023-12-30). SATIRE: Resolutions, Cyber Trucks, And Teeth Whitening Sandwiches: This Week In Breaking News December 30, 2023. theonion.com 
(2023-12-30). Sam Bankman-Fried will not face a second trial. devdiscourse.com U.S. prosecutors said they do not plan to conduct a second trial against Sam Bankman-Fried, who was convicted last month of stealing from customers of his now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange. In a letter filed on Friday night in federal court in Manhattan, prosecutors said the "strong public interest" in a prompt resolution of their case against the 31-year-old former billionaire outweighed the benefits of a second trial.
(2023-12-30). Brazil expresses concern over Venezuela-Guyana border dispute as naval exercises begin in area. devdiscourse.com Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Friday it was concerned about a border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana that intensified this week following Britain's decision to send a warship to Guyana's shores.
(2023-12-30). NFL-Wilson says Broncos threatened to bench him if he did not alter contract. devdiscourse.com Denver quarterback Russell Wilson on Friday said the Broncos asked him to change his contract mid-season and that if he refused he would be benched. Wilson's remarks were his first since head coach Sean Payton announced that the nine-time Pro Bowl selection would not start in the team's final two games of the season.
(2023-12-30). Sunehri Bagh Mosque Imam moves court against demolition notice. muslimmirror.com The Imam of the Sunehri Bagh mosque has approached the Delhi High Court to challenge the proposed demolition of the historic structure, citing concerns about alleged traffic congestion in the vicinity. The petitioner, Abdul Aziz, contested a public notice issued by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on December 24, which invited objections and suggestions …
(2023-12-30). Carlsen también mandó en blitz de lid mundial de ajedrez. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 dic (JIT) Al noruego Magnus Carlsen no le alcanzan los dedos de las manos para contar sus títulos mundiales, cifra que creció en el Campeonato Mundial de Ajedrez Rápido y Blitz de Samarcanda 2023, en Uzbekistán.
(2023-12-30). Sancti Spíritus: Trazos sobre el 2023. radiohc.cu El 2023 ya es historia, y en el recuento, las proezas de esta Revolución, escoltada por los millones de cubanos que aman y fundan. Este árbol, llamado Revolución, sigue en pie y Sancti Spíritus como parte de él, abona sus raíces.
(2023-12-30). Copppal condenó y rechazó presencia militar británica en Guyana. radiohc.cu Caracas, 30 dic (RHC) La Conferencia Permanente de Partidos Políticos de América Latina y el Caribe (Copppal) condenó y rechazó la presencia militar del Reino Unido en las costas de Guyana, acto que calificó de hostil y violador de acuerdos internacionales.
(2023-12-30). Enero iniciará eventos astronímicos espectaculares de 2024. radiohc.cu Washington, 30 dic (RHC) Enero iniciará los eventos astronómicos de 2024 con varios episodios espectaculares, algunos protagonizados por la Luna, publicóeste sábado National Geographic en su objetivo de explorar y proteger al planeta Tierra.
(2023-12-30). Gran Bretaña y EEUU detrás de ataque a Belgorod, denuncia Rusia. radiohc.cu Moscú, 30 dic (RHC) Gran Bretaña y Estados Unidos están detrás del bombardeo ucraniano a la ciudad rusa de Belgorod causante de la muerte de 18 civiles, denuncióeste sábado la portavoz del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, María Zajárova.
(2023-12-30). La juventud cubana en el 2023, entre retos y voluntades (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Durante el 2023 la juventud cubana enfrentó importantes retos en diferentes áreas de trabajo. Sin embargo, se impuso la voluntad de hacer, de buscar soluciones y alternativas para apoyar la construcción del presente y futuro del país.
(2023-12-30). Guatemala conocerá nuevo Gabinete el 8 de enero de 2024. radiohc.cu Ciudad de Guatemala, 30 dic (RHC) El Gabinete del binomio presidencial electo de Guatemala, integrado por Bernardo Arévalo y Karin Herrera, está formado al 100 por ciento y será anunciado el próximo 8 de enero de 2024.
(2023-12-30). Llaman en Italia a fortalecer la solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu Roma, 30 dic (RHC) La Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba (Anaic) y la organización regional MediCuba-Europa, publicaron este sábado un mensaje conjunto donde llaman a elevar la solidaridad con esa nación caribeña.
(2023-12-30). Peruanos solidarios con Cuba celebran aniversario 65 de la Revolución. radiohc.cu Lima, 30 dic (RHC) La fortaleza de la Revolución Cubana y la fraternidad binacional destacaron este sábado en la celebración, organizada por el Movimiento de Solidaridad Perú-Cuba, del 65 aniversario del triunfo de aquella gesta.
(2023-12-30). Criminality Beyond Description: Netanyahu Supports Al Qaeda Terrorists. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-30). The Covid "Killer Vaccine". People Are Dying All Over the World. It's A Criminal Undertaking. globalresearch.ca First published on November 26, 2022 | *** | We are being accused of "spreading disinformation" regarding the Covid-19 vaccine. | The Reuters and AP media "trackers" and "fact checkers" will be out to smear the testimonies of parents who have lost their …
(2023-12-30). Was 9/11 a False Flag? America's "Just War" Against Muslim Countries: "Self Defense" Against "The Civilizational War of Islam Against the West" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-30). Genocide on the Installment Plan. counterpunch.org In contrast to other historical atrocities, the crimes against the people of Gaza—mass murder, manufactured famine, dispossession, looting of property, demolition of cultural and religious heritage, and forced expulsion—have all been committed in the open—the genocidal plans have been written about in newspaper columns and freely expounded on talk shows. You won't have to excavate through secret archives, the evidence of these grotesque crimes is there for all to see. What they've said and what they've done is on the record. There can be no hiding from it. And those who've armed, funded, abetted…
(2023-12-30). City of Sydney Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-30). Oppenheimer, atomic bombings and the ethical responsibility of scientists. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-30). Constitutional violations: Julian Assange, privacy and the CIA. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-30). Housing activists organise national day of action for public housing, rent controls. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-30). How can we build the movement for the liberation of Palestine? greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-30). Katoomba rallies for Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-30). Mardi Gras AGM votes to tear up deal with NSW Police. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-30). NUS votes to support a free Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-30). Palestine not forgotten, as protests for a permanent ceasefire continue. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-30). Pro-Palestine protesters say Thales has no social licence. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-30). Residents want council to support Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-30). Supreme Court overturns aspects of NSW's anti-protest laws. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-30). WestCONnex delivers traffic chaos and resident outrage as Rozelle Interchange opens. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-30). Demanding an End to Israel's Targeted Killings of Journalists. indybay.org Union and Palestinian human rights activists commemorated the targeted killing of journalists in Gaza at the SF Chronicle.
(2023-12-30). Sunday 12/31: Palo Alto: New Year's Eve Vigil for the Children of Gaza. indybay.org Corner of Town & Country Village | 855 El Camino Real | Palo Alto, CA…
(2023-12-30). Sunday 12/31: Sacramento: New Year's Eve Protest for Gaza. indybay.org Memorial Auditorium | 1515 J St | Sacramento, Ca…
(2023-12-30). KPFA's Max Pringle Referred To US-Israeli bombings in Gaza as 'hitting Hamas targets'. indybay.org KPFA's Zionist War Propagandist Max Pringle Referred To US-Israeli bombings in Gaza as 'hitting Hamas targets' He is a regular supporter of the Zionist war on Palestinians and regularly reads corporate news feeds. Who is running KPFA?>
(2023-12-30). Travis AFB Protest to Stop US Arms to Israel STOP the Genocide. indybay.org An action of over 150 people took place on 12/28/23 to shutdown Travis AFB which is the largest US transfer base for US military weapons in the United States. It sends weapons to Israel, Ukraine and to Okinawa and the 800 bases around the world.
(2023-12-30). Fascism, Civil War, Argentina, Melei & The Class Struggle With Ricardo Ortiz. indybay.org WorKWeek looks at the rise of Javier Melei in Argentina, the rise of fascism and the growing class struggle and possible massive general strikes to bring down the government.
(2023-12-30). Travis AFB 14 Get Out of Jail After Protest at Largest Military Air Base in the US. indybay.org At a protest to stop the shipment of weapons from Travis AFB to Israel, 14 people were arrested and charged with unlawful assembly. After being released they talk about what happened and why they decided to take this action.
(2023-12-30). Saturday 1/13: Solidarity Rally At Tesla Fremont: Support Swedish Strikers. indybay.org Tesla Fremont Assembly Plant | Industrial Drive & Fremont Blvd | Fremont, CA…
(2023-12-30). Friday 12/29: Palo Alto: Silent Vigil for Peace on Earth. indybay.org Corner of El Camino Real & Embarcadero Road | Palo Alto, CA…
(2023-12-30). Saturday 12/30: Kite Flying and Poetry Reading. indybay.org Grassy area north of Mission Bay playground | 1344 E Mission Bay Dr. #1292 | San Diego, Ca…
(2023-12-30). Tick-Tock: Token Tidbits in the Winter War on the Homeless. indybay.org Two homeless memorials were held on December 21st in Santa Cruz, one by "service providers", the other by Food Not Bombs. I reprint the flyers I distributed at these events as well as the December 25th Xmas dinner organized by Joe Schultz, Food Not Bombs, Friends of Xmas, and the inevitable Steve Pleich.
(2023-12-30). Tuesday 1/2: Rise with Palestine at Alameda City Council Meeting. indybay.org 2263 Santa Clara Ave | 3rd Floor, City Council Chambers | Alameda, CA…
(2023-12-30). RACCOON – new activist group seeks members. indybay.org RACCOON – 'Radical Anti-Capitalist Collective Of Outrageous Noise" | is a new activist group in the SF Bay Area | it will be LOUD and CONFRONTATIONAL | It is seeking members – if interested email RACCOON@gmx.us…
(2023-12-30). Saturday 12/30: San Jose: Rally for Palestine. indybay.org 70 W Hedding St. | San Jose, CA…
(2023-12-30). Saturday 12/30: Virtual event: In Water & Light: Poetry Vigils for Palestine. indybay.org
(2023-12-30). Tuesday 1/2: Rise with Palestine at San Leandro City Council Meeting. indybay.org San Leandro City Hall | 835 E 14th St | San Leandro, CA…
(2023-12-30). Lawsuit Aims to Protect Pacific Sea Turtles From Fishing Gear. indybay.org Fishery's Expansion Threatens Endangered Leatherback Habitat Off California…
(2023-12-30). Thursday 1/4: Constituents of Anna Eshoo for Palestine. indybay.org Los Gatos Islamic Center | 16769 Farley Road | Los Gatos California 95032…
(2023-12-30). Extinction Watch: No Delta Smelt collected in CDFW fall survey for sixth year in a row. indybay.org "No Delta Smelt were collected at any stations from September through November," wrote Taylor Rohlin, Environmental Scientist for the CDFW Bay Delta Region, in a memo to Erin Chappell, Regional Manager for the CDFW Bay Delta Region on November 23.
(2023-12-30). 'Happy Holidays' — Department of Water Resources Approves Fish-Killing Delta Tunnel Fiasco. indybay.org The collapse of four runs of Chinook salmon on the Sacramento River and the virtual extinction in the wild of the Delta Smelt, once the most abundant fish in the entire Delta, is now taking place as the Delta Tunnel is approved.
(2023-12-30). Community Members Call for Ceasefire Resolution in Alameda. indybay.org Alameda Families & Friends for Ceasefire mobilize residents to support Mayor's Letter for Ceasefire…
(2023-12-30). Saturday 12/30: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…
(2023-12-30). Saturday 12/30: Print For Palestine. indybay.org Outside of Oakland Guitars @ 423 40th st…
(2023-12-30). Sunday 1/7: 2024: Watch the Livestream: A Year of Living for—and Fighting for—a Real Revolution. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2023-12-30). Sunday 12/31: Fremont: Car Rally for Palestine. indybay.org Alvarado Blvd and Union City Blvd | Fremont, CA…
(2023-12-30). Saturday 1/6: San Diego: Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org plaza corner of Sunset Cliffs Blvd. and W. Point Loma Blvd. | San Diego, CA…
(2023-12-30). Friday 1/5: Action Hour — Ceasefire Now. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-30). Friday 1/26: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org
(2023-12-30). Sunday 12/31: Countdown to Ceasefire! indybay.org Berkeley Old City Hall, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, Berkeley…
(2023-12-30). U.S. Congress Investigates President Biden, But Someone Needs To Investigate Congress! indybay.org In the United States Congress, the House Oversight Committee is investigating President Joe Biden with allegations of political money laundering; but, who will investigate the Members of Congress for the same things they are accusing him of?>
(2023-12-30). Israel's war in Gaza overshadows Bethlehem for sad Christmas. presstv.ir Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa arrived in Bethlehem for Christmas amid the bloodiest-ever hostilities in Gaza.
(2023-12-30). Thousands take to Melbourne streets to demand permanent ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters took to Melbourne streets to demand permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-30). Palestinians hold funerals for scores of civilians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza refugee camps. presstv.ir Palestinians in Gaza hold mass funerals for scores of people killed by Israeli airstrikes on two refugee camps.
(2023-12-30). Who is winning the Gaza war? presstv.ir More than eleven weeks have passed since Hamas launched an unprecedented full-blown attack on Israel in an operation named the "Al-Aqsa Storm".
(2023-12-30). Hamas tells Iran it can confront Israel in Gaza for months. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Hamas has informed the Islamic Republic that it has sufficient capabilities to continue the confrontation with Israel in Gaza for months.
(2023-12-30). Dec. 27: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid Israel's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip, which has claimed the lives of more than 20,000 Palestinians, mostly children and women, resistance groups in Palestine and across the region continue their operations against the Tel Aviv regime and its Western backers.
(2023-12-30). Israel kills dozens more Palestinian civilians in Gaza. presstv.ir Israel's indiscriminate strikes have killed dozens more civilians across Gaza, with refugee camps being the main targets of the regime's genocidal war.
(2023-12-30). Dumb bombs dropped on Gaza. presstv.ir It has been revealed that nearly half the regime's air to surface munitions, dropped on Gaza in the past few months, were unguided bombs.
(2023-12-30). Israel intensifies Gaza strikes as Hamas in Cairo for ceasefire talks. presstv.ir Israel's air and ground strikes has killed at least 187 people over the past 24 hours in Gaza.
(2023-12-30). Hezbollah launches eight more anti-Israel attacks in support of Gaza. presstv.ir The Lebanese resistance movement has launched eight more attacks against Israeli military positions, hitting military bases as well as troops.
(2023-12-30). South Africa files ICJ lawsuit against Israel over 'genocidal acts'. presstv.ir South Africa has instituted proceedings against Israel at the International Court of Justice over the regime's "genocidal" onslaught on Gaza.
(2023-12-30). Israel assassinated IRGC advisor after failing in Gaza battleground: Quds Force cmdr. presstv.ir Ranking Iranian commander puts the Israeli regime's recent assassination of a senior IRGC advisor in Syria down to the regime's failure in the Gaza war.
(2023-12-30). Hamas refutes Israeli claims about 'discussion of prisoner exchange'. presstv.ir Hamas refutes the Israeli regime's claims of taking place of "discussion of prisoner exchange" between the resistance movement and Tel Aviv.
(2023-12-30). Hamas praises South Africa for filing genocide case against Israel at ICJ. presstv.ir South Africa has filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel over "genocidal acts" in the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-30). 100 killed in central Gaza as Israel intensifies ground offensive. presstv.ir Israeli airstrikes in the central part of the Gaza Strip have left at least 100 Palestinians dead and 158 others wounded over the past 24 hours.
(2023-12-30). Heavy dark smoke rises over Gaza as Israel ramps up attacks. presstv.ir Plumes of heavy dark smoke were seen rising over Gaza's skyline from Southern occupied territories on Saturday morning.
(2023-12-30). Healthcare workers, journalists hold vigil in London for colleagues killed in Gaza. presstv.ir Dozens of health workers and journalists have attended a vigil in the British capital, London, to pay tribute to colleagues killed by Israel's ongoing war in Gaza and call for an immediate ceasefire.
(2023-12-30). Israel strikes outskirts of Syria's Aleppo; material damage reported. presstv.ir Only two days ago Syrian air defenses intercepted most of Israeli missiles launched toward the capital Damascus.
(2023-12-30). Tens of thousands demonstrate in Melbourne, call for ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Tens of thousands of demonstrators gather in the Australian city of Melbourne in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
(2023-12-30). Rights group: Israeli forces systematically steal, loot Palestinians' belongings in Gaza. presstv.ir A rights group says Israeli forces are conducting systematic theft and looting of Palestinians' homes in their onslaught on the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-30). Hundreds attend funeral of two Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on West Bank camp. presstv.ir Hundreds march during the funeral of two Palestinians killed in an Israeli raid on the al-Fawwar refugee camp…
(2023-12-30). Palestinians mourn over bodies at hospital in Khan Yunis. presstv.ir Palestinians mourn over bodies at the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis.
(2023-12-30). Hezbollah launches fresh strikes on Israeli targets. presstv.ir Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has launched fresh strikes on Israeli targets in the 1948-occupied territories.
(2023-12-30). Iran says E3, US had better stop pressure on its nuclear program. presstv.ir A recent Western statement has condemned what is claimed to be an increase by Iran in the production rate of highly enriched uranium of up to 60% purity.
(2023-12-30). Syria's air defense repels Israeli strike near Damascus. presstv.ir Syrian air defense units have intercepted and shot down most of the missiles launched by Israeli fighter jets near the country's capital city of Damascus.
(2023-12-30). Serbian police attack opposition protesters in Belgrade. presstv.ir Thousands gathered in the center of Belgrade in an anti-government protest on Sunday to demand the annulment of parliamentary and local elections.
(2023-12-30). US strike near Syria-Iraq border kills fighters; resistance hits bases. presstv.ir At least five resistance fighters are killed and several others wounded in an attack by US warplanes on eastern Syria near the border with Iraq.
(2023-12-30). US military may get into direct conflict with Russia: Biden. presstv.ir US President says American military forces may enter into direct conflict with Russia if Ukraine loses the war.
(2023-12-30). Hundreds of protesters march in Milan in support of Palestine. presstv.ir Hundreds of protesters have filled the streets of the Italian city of Milan to express solidarity with Palestine.
(2023-12-30). Southern Thailand hit by floods, train services disrupted. presstv.ir Cars and houses are partially submerged on the streets after intense rainfalls caused floods in southern Thailand.
(2023-12-30). Argentine police and demonstrators clash in anti-government protest. presstv.ir At least six people were detained during an anti-government protest in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, local media reported.
(2023-12-30). Four Mossad-linked saboteurs executed: Iran judiciary. presstv.ir Four main members of a sabotage team affiliated with the Israeli Mossad spy agency have been executed in northwestern Iran after being convicted of acting against the country's security.
(2023-12-30). Yemen warns foreign forces against supporting Israel in Red Sea, Arabian Sea. presstv.ir The Yemeni defense minister warns trans-regional military forces against securing passage of Israeli-owned and Israel-bound merchant vessels in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea.
(2023-12-30). Thick fog disrupts north India rail travel. presstv.ir Train services were delayed across northern India on Friday (December 29) due to severe fog conditions that reduced visibility.
(2023-12-30). Yemeni armed forces 'eager' to confront US in Red Sea: Ansarallah. presstv.ir A senior official of Yemen's Ansarallah resistance movement says the country's armed forces are "eager" to engage in a confrontation with the United States in case of escalating tensions in the strategic Red Sea.
(2023-12-30). Egyptian official sees exchange of ambassadors with Iran in near future. presstv.ir A senior Egyptian official says Cairo and Tehran are expected to fully restore diplomatic ties and exchange respective ambassadors in the near future after more than four decades of estrangement.
(2023-12-30). Top Egypt official expects exchange of ambassadors with Iran in near future. presstv.ir A senior Egyptian official says Cairo and Tehran are expected to fully restore diplomatic ties and exchange respective ambassadors in the near future after more than four decades of estrangement.
(2023-12-30). Biden bypasses Congress again to rush weapons to Israel. presstv.ir The US administration has for a second time in less than a month bypassed Congress in order to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel.
(2023-12-30). Dec. 29: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir The operations carried out by the Palestinian and regional resistance groups on Friday, December 29, are as follows:…
(2023-12-30). Iran: Israel assassinated IRGC commander due to its chain of defeats. presstv.ir Brigadier General Seyyed Razi Mousavi was serving as a military advisor in Syria.
(2023-12-30). Israel assassinated IRGC advisor out of despair: Iranian minister. presstv.ir The Iranian interior minister said Israel has "no respect whatsoever for international principles and ethical values."
(2023-12-30). Iraq's terrorism fight would have failed without General Soleimani: Former PM. presstv.ir Nouri al-Maliki says Iraq would have failed in its fight against terrorism without General Soleimani.
(2023-12-30). Dec 30, 2023. sitrepworld.info 
Tchaikovsky — Marche Slave Do You Dare Even Look? — Forecast 2024, by James Howard Kunstler Humanity's Shared Future: Part of China's Effort, by Karl Sanchez Will the world see more wars or unrest in 2024? Here are 5 hotspots to watch, by Jessica Genauer Israel's Genocide Betrays the Holocaust, by Chris Hedges Israel announces its Gaza endgame: Ethnic cleansing as 'humanitarianism,' by Mitchell Plitnick Israel Says It's Anti-Semitic To Invoke The Genocide Convention Over Gaza, by Caitlin Johnstone 'Israel Aims to Destroy Palestinians' — South Africa Escalates at ICJ Israel &…
2023-12-28: News Headlines
(2023-12-28). City of Sydney Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-28). Sunday 12/24: Palo Alto: Christmas Eve Vigil for the Children of Gaza. indybay.org Corner Embarcadero & El Camino | Palo Alto, CA…
(2023-12-28). No Shopping While Bombs Are Dropping! indybay.org People in London and many cities around the world protest the ongoing bombing of Gaza, 62 miles from where Jesus was born in Bethlehem. "NO SHOPPING WHILE BOMBS ARE DROPPING".
news.yahoo.com (2023-12-28). North Korea's Kim vows to bolster war readiness to repel 'unprecedented' US-led confrontationsNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for bolstered war readiness to repel what he said were unprecedented U.S.-led confrontational moves, state media reported Thursday
(2023-12-28). GAZA IS 62 MILES FROM BETHLEHEM WHERE JESUS WAS BORN. CHRISTMAS IS CANCELLED THIS YEAR. indybay.org
(2023-12-28). Friday 1/5: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-28). Google Map: 62 MILES FROM THE BIRTHPLACE OF JESUS IN BETHLEHEM TO GAZA CITY BEING BOMBED. indybay.org
(2023-12-28). Iraqi resistance strikes 'vital Israeli target' in occupied Golan Heights. presstv.ir Iraq's Islamic resistance launches two separate attacks against Israeli targets in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights and northern Iraq.
(2023-12-28). Bidding farewell to loved ones, Gazans say intl. law has utterly failed. presstv.ir The people of Gaza bid farewell to their loved ones, saying international law has failed to hold Israel accountable for its crimes.
(2023-12-28). Mass burial in Gaza's Jabalia as rescuers recover dozens of bodies. presstv.ir After Israeli forces withdrew from several streets in northern Gaza's Jabalia, rescuers recovered dead bodies and buried them in an improvised cemetery.
(2023-12-28). Israel's war in Gaza overshadows Bethlehem for sad Christmas. presstv.ir Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa arrived in Bethlehem for Christmas amid the bloodiest-ever hostilities in Gaza.
(2023-12-28). Thousands take to Melbourne streets to demand permanent ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters took to Melbourne streets to demand permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-28). Palestinians hold funerals for scores of civilians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza refugee camps. presstv.ir Palestinians in Gaza hold mass funerals for scores of people killed by Israeli airstrikes on two refugee camps.
(2023-12-28). Turkey's Erdogan Says Netanyahu Is No Different Than Hitler. news.antiwar.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan slammed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Wednesday over his brutal campaign on Gaza, saying the Israeli leader is similar to Adolf Hitler. "They used to speak ill of Hitler. What difference do you have from Hitler? They are going to make us miss Hitler. Is what this Netanyahu is doing …
(2023-12-28). Iran Atomic Chief: Claims of Escalated Enrichment Untrue, Nothing New in Nuclear Work. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday, the head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami, said that Western media reports of acceleration of uranium enrichment were totally unfounded, suggesting the US was hyping the claim as an attempt to distract from the goings-on in the Gaza Strip. "We are proceeding with our current activity within the framework of the …
(2023-12-28). Demanding an End to Israel's Targeted Killings of Journalists. indybay.org Union and Palestinian human rights activists commemorated the targeted killing of journalists in Gaza at the SF Chronicle.
(2023-12-28). Dec. 26: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza, the Palestinian and regional resistance movements continue their operations against the regime and its Western backers.
(2023-12-28). In Numbers: Israeli regime's genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza. presstv.ir The events unfolding in the Gaza Strip have been described as a textbook example of genocide and ethnic cleansing. Let's take a look at the genocide in numbers…
(2023-12-28). Israel releases 80 mutilated bodies with stolen organs for burial in Gaza. presstv.ir The Gaza government's media office says Israel has handed over the mutilated bodies of 80 martyrs after harvesting their organs.
(2023-12-28). Palestine would be free if all Muslims helped it like Iran: Gaza reporter. presstv.ir A Gaza journalist says the Palestinian lands would've been freed if all Muslim governments had helped Palestinians the way Iran does.
(2023-12-28). Erdogan: Netanyahu is 'no different' than Hitler. presstv.ir The Turkish president says Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu is 'no different' from Adolf Hitler.
(2023-12-28). Over 4,000 Gaza students killed in Israeli bombardment: Ministry. presstv.ir Hospitals and schools, protected under international humanitarian law, have repeatedly been hit by Israeli strikes since the war erupted.
(2023-12-28). Yemen says will inflict 'harshest blow' if US-backed Israel continues Gaza war. presstv.ir Yemen issues the Israeli regime a strong-worded warning, cautioning Tel Aviv against continuing the genocidal war against the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-28). WHO says Gaza cannot afford to lose any more hospitals, warns of 'grave peril'. presstv.ir The World Health Organization sounds yet another strong warning about the exacerbating condition of healthcare facilities across the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-28). Friday 12/29: "No to Genocide Joe…and Netan-Nazi! Stop the Repression, Against Pro-Palestinian Voices" indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2023-12-28). Hundreds attend funeral of two Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on West Bank camp. presstv.ir Hundreds march during the funeral of two Palestinians killed in an Israeli raid on the al-Fawwar refugee camp…
(2023-12-28). Biden Tells Congress He Launched Airstrikes in Iraq to 'Deter' Future Attacks. news.antiwar.com In a letter to Congress, President Biden said he launched Christmas Day airstrikes in Iraq to deter future attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria, but the attacks have continued since then. The Pentagon said the airstrikes targeted three facilities used by Kataib Hezbollah, one of the main Iran-aligned militias in Iraq, and came …
(2023-12-28). Hezbollah hits Israeli positions after three killed in southern Lebanon. presstv.ir Hezbollah fighters have struck Israeli military positions after an Israeli airstrike on a southern Lebanese border town killed three people.
(2023-12-28). Iran: Nothing new in nuclear work, all activities in line with rules. presstv.ir Iran's atomic chief says the country's nuclear activities are in line with international regulations.
(2023-12-28). Oppenheimer, atomic bombings and the ethical responsibility of scientists. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-28). Serbian police attack opposition protesters in Belgrade. presstv.ir Thousands gathered in the center of Belgrade in an anti-government protest on Sunday to demand the annulment of parliamentary and local elections.
(2023-12-28). Fascism, Civil War, Argentina, Melei & The Class Struggle With Ricardo Ortiz. indybay.org WorKWeek looks at the rise of Javier Melei in Argentina, the rise of fascism and the growing class struggle and possible massive general strikes to bring down the government.
(2023-12-28). We can either have billionaires or democracy. Not both. indybay.org Political debate on wealth redistribution is a fight for fairness | Call it socialism – as the wealthy GOP does – or call it progressive taxation or economic justice. It doesn't matter; the nation's fiscal conservatives will demonize any idea of redistributing wealth and try to stoke unfounded fears of creeping communism no matter what specific language we use around fairness.
(2023-12-28). Ecuador to build new prisons by January. plenglish.com In statements to Radio Centro, Palencia noted that they have talked with companies from Israel, Mexico and El Salvador, which have proposed financing plans to undertake the works. | She added that the new prisons might be located in the provinces of Pastaza and Santa Elena. | However, President Daniel Noboa said recently that among the locations would also be eastern Ecuador and Manabi. | Previously, Palencia had mentioned that the main problem for the construction of the prisons was the financing; however, the president noted that 70 million dollars a year are required for the penitentiary system to function pr…
(2023-12-28). El futuro de Brasil. globalizacion.ca Fue un mejor año para nosotros en Brasil. Sin duda. En primer lugar, porque tuvimos el primer año de un nuevo gobierno de Lula, dejando atrás los años de Bolsonaro. Al dejar de ser elegible este último, Bolsonaro fue derrotado,…
(2023-12-28). Housing activists organise national day of action for public housing, rent controls. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-28). How can we build the movement for the liberation of Palestine? greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-28). Katoomba rallies for Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-28). Mainstream media's Israel bias comes under pressure. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-28). Mardi Gras AGM votes to tear up deal with NSW Police. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-28). NUS votes to support a free Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-28). Palestine not forgotten, as protests for a permanent ceasefire continue. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-28). Pro-Palestine protesters say Thales has no social licence. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-28). Residents want council to support Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-28). Supreme Court overturns aspects of NSW's anti-protest laws. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-28). WestCONnex delivers traffic chaos and resident outrage as Rozelle Interchange opens. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-28). Saturday 12/30: Petaluma: Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Corner of Petaluma Blvd and East Washington | Petaluma, CA…
(2023-12-28). Thursday 12/28: Hayward: Ceasefire for the Children of Palestine. indybay.org At 5 Flags location corner of Main Street and D St, near the Kabob restaurant in Hayward…
(2023-12-28). Sunday 12/24: Candlelight vigil for Ceasefire. indybay.org Ohlone Park, Hearst @ McGee…
(2023-12-28). Tuesday 12/26: 2023 California State Capitol Kwanzaa Kickoff Celebration. indybay.org California State Capitol – West Steps | Capitol Mall & 10th Street…
(2023-12-28). Hundreds of protesters march in Milan in support of Palestine. presstv.ir Hundreds of protesters have filled the streets of the Italian city of Milan to express solidarity with Palestine.
(2023-12-28). Thursday 1/4: No Money for Massacres Solidarity Phone Bank. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-28). Sunday 1/21: Virtual Q&A Discussion of the film "Israelism" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-28). Thursday 1/25: Webinar: USCPR Action Kickoff: Building a Liberated Future. indybay.org
(2023-12-28). Wednesday 12/27: Day of Action to Commemorate Murdered Palestinian Journalists & All Journalists. indybay.org San Francisco Chronicle | 5th & Mission St | San Francisco…
(2023-12-28). Another Unmerry Whistleblower Christmas; MSPB's Cathy A. Harris Stars as The Grinch. indybay.org With the U.S. Merit System Protection Board headed by the hapless, if self-promoting, Harris, is authoritarian and ambitious vice ADM Ann E. Rondeau better able to become Donald Trump's Secretary of Defense should he win in 2024?>
(2023-12-28). Southern Thailand hit by floods, train services disrupted. presstv.ir Cars and houses are partially submerged on the streets after intense rainfalls caused floods in southern Thailand.
(2023-12-28). Friday 12/29: Silent Vigil for Peace on Earth. indybay.org Corner of El Camino Real & Embarcadero Road | Palo Alto, CA…
(2023-12-28). President Biden: Learn the Names of Children You've Helped Israel to Murder. indybay.org Blissful ignorance of a war criminal…
(2023-12-28). Saturday 12/30: Kite Flying and Poetry Reading. indybay.org Grassy area north of Mission Bay playground | 1344 E Mission Bay Dr. #1292 | San Diego, Ca…
(2023-12-28). Tick-Tock: Token Tidbits in the Winter War on the Homeless. indybay.org Two homeless memorials were held on December 21st in Santa Cruz, one by "service providers", the other by Food Not Bombs. I reprint the flyers I distributed at these events as well as the December 25th Xmas dinner organized by Joe Schultz, Food Not Bombs, Friends of Xmas, and the inevitable Steve Pleich.
(2023-12-28). IRGC to Israel: Await our revenge for commander's assassination. presstv.ir The IRGC spokesman Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif has vowed to take revenge for the assassination of a senior military advisor in Syria by the Israeli regime.
(2023-12-28). Iran Army Ground Force to unveil two new missiles, set up 5 missile units. presstv.ir The Iranian Army Ground Force says it plans to showcase two homegrown missiles, and set up five missile units at sensitive locations across the country.
(2023-12-28). Iran FM optimistic lasting peace in Caucasus within reach via 3+3 format. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister says he's hopeful that a lasting peace in the South Caucasus region can be established in the coming months via the 3+3 format.
(2023-12-28). Iran: IRGC advisor's assassination violation of UN Charter, human rights. presstv.ir Iran strongly condemns Israel's assassination of an IRGC military advisor in Syria as violation of the UN Charter and universal human rights.
(2023-12-28). Argentine police and demonstrators clash in anti-government protest. presstv.ir At least six people were detained during an anti-government protest in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, local media reported.
(2023-12-27). China, Indonesia communicating over chemical plant blast. ecns.cn Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning confirmed on Wednesday that the explosion at a Chinese-owned plant on Indonesia's Sulawesi Island had killed 18 people, including eight Chinese citizens, and injured dozens.
(2023-12-27). 'Einstein's brain' among best-sellers on Taobao. ecns.cn Sellers of the "brain", which is priced at a few U.S. cents on Taobao, Alibaba Group's online marketplace, promise potential customers an IQ as high as the famous German-born theoretical physicist, Albert Einstein.
(2023-12-27). Major Chinese e-commerce platforms start implementation of 'refund only' policy. ecns.cn Major Chinese e-commerce platforms including Taobao and JD.com implement the "refund only" policy which has sparked discussions among Chinese netizens.
(2023-12-27). China's first self-built fully automated dock enters operation in Qingdao, Shandong Province. ecns.cn The automated dock phase III of Qingdao port in East China's Shandong Province on Wednesday entered official operation, according to China Media Group, which was China's first self-built fully automated dock.
(2023-12-27). Qingdao automated container terminal starts operations. ecns.cn China's first indigenously developed automated container terminal in Qingdao, Shandong province, began operations on Wednesday, marking a significant step forward by the nation in achieving core competitiveness in the ports sector.
(2023-12-27). Japan's move sparks concerns in region. ecns.cn Japan's approval of hefty increases in the defense spending bill and the official security assistance budget for the upcoming fiscal year is a departure from its postwar military and diplomatic policies, threatening the safety and stability of the Asia-Pacific region.
(2023-12-27). Collective punishment 'should be abolished'. ecns.cn Practices resulting in the collective punishment of the family members of convicted criminals should be abolished, as they contradict the principles and spirit of the Constitution, China's top legislature said on Tuesday.
(2023-12-27). Diplomatic events reap broad benefits. ecns.cn The stronger synergy between China and its global partners "is a splendid chapter in charting both a connected, peaceful world and a path for a global community of shared future", he said.
(2023-12-27). Sino-U.S. student exchanges vital for ties. ecns.cn Student exchanges between China and the United States go a long way in fostering bilateral relations and play a vital role, participants at an online discussion said.
(2023-12-27). Beijing denounces U.S. defense bill as 'playing with fire' over Taiwan. ecns.cn China's top legislature lashed out at the recently passed U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday, accusing it of "manipulating" the Taiwan question and stoking tensions through "reckless actions."
(2023-12-27). Industrial firms see profit growth for 4th straight month. ecns.cn Aided by a policy boost, China's economy is showing more signs of improvement, as official data on Wednesday revealed that profits at China's industrial firms grew for the fourth consecutive month in November.
(2023-12-27). Ministry of State Security commends and cautions in national security matters. ecns.cn The Ministry of State Security revealed cases where one individual was rewarded for reporting suspected espionage and another was penalized for illegally filming military facilities in recent social media posts.
(2023-12-27). Lai slammed for comments on war risk. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesman slammed Lai Ching-te, deputy leader of China's Taiwan region, on Wednesday for his comments on the risk of a cross-Strait war, and warned that the pursuit of "Taiwan independence" means war.
(2023-12-27). South Korean drug suspect extradited from China after school targeting scheme. ecns.cn Authorities in South Korea have taken custody of a suspect accused of drugging and extorting high school students, culminating in months of cross-border cooperation with China.
(2023-12-27). China to step up research on future-orientated technologies. ecns.cn China's top industry regulator said on Wednesday that it will step up the research on future-oriented technologies, such as artificial intelligence, and push forward new industrialization.
(2023-12-27). China firmly opposes negative China-related provisions in U.S. defense authorization act. ecns.cn China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the negative provisions related to China in the U.S.' National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.
(2023-12-27). Domestic deep-sea integrated wind power installation vessel makes trial voyage. ecns.cn China's deep-sea integrated large-scale wind power installation vessel Bo Qiang 3060 conducted a trial voyage near the coastal city of Yantai in East China's Shandong Province on Wednesday.
(2023-12-28). OMS insta a comunidad internacional a tomar medidas urgentes en apoyo a población de Gaza. telesurtv.net La OMS documentó la existencia en la Franja de Gaza de solo 13 hospitales que funcionan parcialmente.
(2023-12-28). Restablecen parcialmente telecomunicaciones en el centro y sur de Gaza. telesurtv.net La red global Cloudflare informó que la conectividad a Internet ha regresado gradualmente a Gaza, tras una interrupción de casi 24 horas.
(2023-12-28). Los hutíes abren la caja de Pandora y ponen en jaque el imperialismo y el sionismo. globalizacion.ca Los hutíes lograron hacer lo que Israel y Estados Unidos han tratado de evitar a toda costa hasta ahora: convertir el genocidio en Gaza en una crisis global. Golpean el talón de Aquiles del enemigo: la economía, al bloquear el…
(2023-12-28). Por qué Israel no puede derrotar a Hamás. globalizacion.ca Benjamín Netanyahu, el Hitler israelí, ha declarado innumerables veces que el principal objetivo de Israel en estos últimos dos meses es erradicar a Hamás de la Franja de Gaza. El genocidio promovido por su ejército, que ya ha dejado más…
(2023-12-28). La nueva maniobra de EE.UU. para impedir el fin de la masacre en Gaza. globalizacion.ca Washington vuelve a demostrar que tiene serias dificultades para oponerse a la matanza en Gaza, y de hecho actúa permitiendo que continúe, esta vez sin veto en la ONU pero forzando una resolución diluida | El tiempo corre y nadie detiene…
(2023-12-28). Alertan sobre brote de cólera en ciudad portuaria de Sudán. telesurtv.net El representante de la OMS en Sudán, Mohamad Taufiq Mashal, informó que los brotes de cólera ya se habían extendido a nueve de los 18 estados del país.
(2023-12-28). Presidente de Palestina llama a detener agresión israelí. telesurtv.net Mahmoud Abbas calificó la ofensiva como un asunto repugnante, que está sucediendo frente al mundo, encabezado por los Estados Unidos, que se niega a detener la guerra.
(2023-12-28). JEP colombiana dicta arresto contra gobernadora del Cauca. telesurtv.net Los llamados "falsos positivos" fueron ejecuciones extrajudiciales de civiles por parte de miembros del Ejército colombiano que luego eran presentados como guerrilleros muertos en combate.
(2023-12-28). Presidente turco compara a premier israelí Netanyahu con Hitler. t.co El presidente turco se preguntó: "¿Hay algo en lo que las acciones de Netanyahu sean menores que las de Hitler? No. Hasta ahora, Hitler no fue tan lejos como esto. Esto es más que lo hizo Hitler".
(2023-12-28). Declaran alerta en varios estados por tormenta de nieve en EE.UU. telesurtv.net El NWS subrayó que la tormenta se debilitará mientras avanza desde el centro hacia el noreste.
(2023-12-28). Gobierno español aumenta impuestos de la electricidad. telesurtv.net Sánchez señaló que de igual manera los impuestos sobre el gas en su modalidad envasado y en tubería se mantendrá en la misma cota.
(2023-12-28). Egipto y Jordania rechazan desplazamiento forzoso de palestinos. telesurtv.net El objetivo de la reunión binacional es discutir un plan que contempla, entre otros puntos, "la retirada de Israel de la Franja".
(2023-12-28). Colombia suma masacre número 94 en lo que va del 2023. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a Indepaz la masacre se perpetró en una zona rural del departamento de Cundinamarca.
(2023-12-28). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre impacto del decreto de Milei. telesurtv.net Las medidas y reformas del presidente Milei han sido rechazadas por organizaciones sociales y sindicales, que se han movilizado en los últimos días.
(2023-12-28). Argentina — Las propuestas de cambios de Javier Milei empezaron mal. globalizacion.ca La primera duda a despejar tiene que ver con el perfil adoptado. Es difícil saber si eso es una creación personal de él y "El Jefe" (su hermana Karina, según su particular visión y relación) o si se trata de…
(2023-12-28). Presidente del Congo Democrático lidera conteo de votos electorales. telesurtv.net La República Democrática del Congo es el segundo país más grande del continente africano y tiene una población total de 100 millones de habitantes.
(2023-12-28). Gremios argentinos marchan contra decreto del presidente Milei. telesurtv.net Una declaración leída en el acto llama a Javier Milei: "No se confunda, señor presidente, no somos la casta, somos los trabajadores".
(2023-12-28). Reportan al menos seis muertos por inundaciones en Tailandia. telesurtv.net Además de los fallecidos, en la región de Narathiwat una persona se encuentra desaparecida.
(2023-12-28). Incendio en Beijing cobra cuatro vidas y deja cinco heridos. telesurtv.net El incendio fue provocado por una batería de una motocicleta eléctrica.
(2023-12-28). El Congreso de EE.UU. apunta contra las universidades solidarias con Palestina. globalizacion.ca En respuesta a la audiencia del Comité del Congreso de EE.UU., "Responsabilizar a los líderes universitarios y hacer frente al antisemitismo", celebrada el 5 de diciembre, siete organizaciones universitarias emitieron una declaración conjunta en Instagram el 10 de diciembre. | Los…
(2023-12-28). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net A más de 80 días de los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza y Cisjordania, las autoridades palestinas han registrado alrededor de 21.000 personas asesinadas.
(2023-12-28). Al menos 18 civiles asesinados por ataque israelí al hospital al-Amal. telesurtv.net Se reportaron bombardeos en la zona central de Gaza, incluidos los campos de refugiados de Bureij y Maghazi.
(2023-12-28). Cientos de migrantes llegan a Lampedusa, Italia, en las últimas 24 horas. telesurtv.net Según informan los medios locales, en las últimas 24 horas, se produjeron 17 desembarcos, cuyos grupos más numerosos estaban formados por bengalíes, egipcios, eritreos, paquistaníes, sirios y etíopes.
(2023-12-28). Dos bufones amargados y tristes por el triunfo de Venezuela. globalizacion.ca El pasado miercoles 20 pasado, recibimos con agrado y regocijo la noticia de la liberación del diplomático venezolano Alex Saab, el funcionario del gobierno venezolano, viajó a Teherán en 2020, para proponer al gobierno iraní, un intercambio entre Venezuela e…
(2023-12-28). Rusia e India fortalecen relaciones de cooperación. telesurtv.net Ambos cancilleres conversaron también sobre el conflicto en Ucrania, la situación en Afganistán y la región de Asia y el Pacífico.
(2023-12-28). Irán niega supuesto aumento de producción de uranio enriquecido. telesurtv.net "Estamos llevando a cabo nuestra actividad actual dentro del marco de las regulaciones", afirmó Mohammad Eslami, jefe de la Organización de Energía Atómica de Irán.
(2023-12-28). Gobierno brasileño aumenta salario mínimo a 293 dólares en 2024. telesurtv.net Según la Constitución brasileña, el salario mínimo debe ajustarse a la inflación, para garantizar el mantenimiento del poder adquisitivo del pueblo.
(2023-12-28). Extienden Estado de Emergencia por Cambio Climático en Panamá. telesurtv.net La ampliación será hasta el 31 de mayo de 2024, dicha declaratoria tenía vigencia hasta este 31 de diciembre.
(2023-12-28). Francia: Torre Eiffel cierra al público por huelga de trabajadores. telesurtv.net Los turistas pueden llegar hasta la explanada acristalada bajo la torre, pero el acceso está cerrado hasta nuevo aviso.
(2023-12-28). Agresión israelí contra el sur de Líbano deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net El ataque fue ejecutado sobre las 23H00 (hora local) contra viviendas de civiles ubicadas en la localidad de Bint Jbeil.
(2023-12-28). Intensas precipitaciones afectan varias regiones de Perú. telesurtv.net En la meridional provincia de La Mar, se reportó el desbordamiento de un río en el distrito de Santa Rosa.
mondoweiss.net (2023-12-27). On Zionist feelingsThe feelings and fragility of Zionists are used as a rhetorical shield to deflect from the reality of Palestinian genocide. I refuse to provide reassurances to placate and soothe Zionist political anxieties.
(2023-12-27). Netanyahu boasts of "voluntary migration" as horrors are revealed in Gaza's north. electronicintifada.net Rights group says it has documented dozens of field executions.
(2023-12-27). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 81: Gaza's Health System Being 'Decimated'. popularresistance.org In his first public message since October 7, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar said that the Izz al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades are waging a fierce and unprecedented battle against Israeli occupation forces in the Gaza Strip in a letter published by Al-Jazeera Arabic on their website. | Sinwar's letter was addressed to members of the Hamas political bureau amid talks of Egyptian-Qatari mediation efforts to reach a ceasefire and a hostage exchange deal with Israel. Later on Monday, however, Al-Jazeera removed the letter from its website. | Sinwar said that resistance fighters inflicted significant losses on Israeli forces, tar…
(2023-12-27). Biden Tries To Rein In Spain After Veto Of EU Entry In Anti-Yemen Taskforce. popularresistance.org US President Joe Biden spoke with his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez on 22 December to discuss bilateral relations and the "dramatic situation" in Gaza. | The NATO partners "stressed the importance of ensuring the conflict does not expand in the region, to include condemning ongoing [Yemeni] attacks against commercial vessels in the Red Sea," the White House readout of the call highlights. | However, the official readouts do not mention Spain's role in the recently announced Operation Prosperity Guardian, as reports in Spanish media have revealed that Sanchez's office ordered Madrid's mission in Brussels to ve…
(2023-12-27). This Can't Be Another Instance Of Genocide‚Ää—‚ÄäIsrael Believes It's Right! caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2023-12-27). How The Hell Did We Get Here? caitlinjohnstone.com.au We could have been so much more. We have the ability to create a healthy and harmonious world and collaborate to give everyone on earth everything they need, and instead we're killing the biosphere while arguing about whether or not it's anti-semitic to oppose an active genocide.We could have peace on earth and move from competition-based systems to collaboration-based ones to maximize our creative and innovative potential and spend our existence explori…
(2023-12-27). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 82: Israel accused of harvesting organs from dead Gazans. mondoweiss.net 
Despite a UNSC resolution calling for humanitarian aid in Gaza amid Israeli attacks, Gazans remain starving. Meanwhile, Palestinian bodies returned by Israel were "mutilated" and missing "vital organs" according to Gaza officials.
(2023-12-27). Netanyahu Vows to Expand Operations in Gaza, Says War Isn't Close to Finished. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to expand military operations in Gaza and said the brutal assault on the besieged enclave is not close to being finished. "We are not stopping. We are continuing to fight, and we will be intensifying the fighting in the coming days, and the fighting will take long and …
(2023-12-27). Sunday 12/24: Palo Alto: Christmas Eve Vigil for the Children of Gaza. indybay.org Corner Embarcadero & El Camino | Palo Alto, CA…
(2023-12-27). No Shopping While Bombs Are Dropping! indybay.org People in London and many cities around the world protest the ongoing bombing of Gaza, 62 miles from where Jesus was born in Bethlehem. "NO SHOPPING WHILE BOMBS ARE DROPPING".
(2023-12-27). GAZA IS 62 MILES FROM BETHLEHEM WHERE JESUS WAS BORN. CHRISTMAS IS CANCELLED THIS YEAR. indybay.org
(2023-12-27). Friday 1/5: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-27). Google Map: 62 MILES FROM THE BIRTHPLACE OF JESUS IN BETHLEHEM TO GAZA CITY BEING BOMBED. indybay.org
(2023-12-27). Nothing justifies more than 20,000 dead: Pro-Palestine protesters say in Lyon. presstv.ir Protesters gather at Lyon's Bellecour Plaza, calling for an end to Israel's onslaught on the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-27). Bidding farewell to loved ones, Gazans say intl. law has utterly failed. presstv.ir The people of Gaza bid farewell to their loved ones, saying international law has failed to hold Israel accountable for its crimes.
(2023-12-27). Mass burial in Gaza's Jabalia as rescuers recover dozens of bodies. presstv.ir After Israeli forces withdrew from several streets in northern Gaza's Jabalia, rescuers recovered dead bodies and buried them in an improvised cemetery.
(2023-12-27). Israel's war in Gaza overshadows Bethlehem for sad Christmas. presstv.ir Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa arrived in Bethlehem for Christmas amid the bloodiest-ever hostilities in Gaza.
(2023-12-27). Thousands take to Melbourne streets to demand permanent ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters took to Melbourne streets to demand permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-27). Palestinians hold funerals for scores of civilians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza refugee camps. presstv.ir Palestinians in Gaza hold mass funerals for scores of people killed by Israeli airstrikes on two refugee camps.
(2023-12-27). US Says It Shot Down 12 Houthi Drones, 5 missiles in Red Sea. news.antiwar.com US Central Command said Tuesday that a US warship and fighter jets shot down 12 drones and five missiles in the Red Sea that were fired by Yemen's Houthis as tensions continue to rise in the region due to the Israeli assault on Gaza. CENTCOM said the missiles and drones were "fired by the Houthis …
(2023-12-27). US, Israel facing 'two-sided' defeat in war on Gaza Strip: Iran security chief. presstv.ir Iran's top security official says the United States and Israel are both suffering a "two-sided" defeat in the ongoing war on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-27). Yemen forces hit ship headed towards occupied territories, Israeli targets. presstv.ir Yemeni forces strike a ship headed towards the occupied territories as well as targets lying within those territories in support of war-hit Palestinians in Gaza.
(2023-12-27). Pope calls slain Gaza children 'little Jesuses of today', urges truce. presstv.ir Pope Francis deplores the 'desperate humanitarian situation' in Gaza, and repeats his call for a ceasefire in his Christmas Day message on Monday.
(2023-12-27). Dec. 25: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir The operations carried out by the resistance groups on December 25, amid the Israeli-American genocidal war on Gaza, are as follows.
(2023-12-27). 'Human chessboard': UN says displaced Gazans have 'nowhere to go' as war intensifies. presstv.ir A UN official says Israel's indiscriminate strikes on the Gaza Strip have left displaced Palestinians with 'no safe place' to go.
(2023-12-27). Craig Mokhiber: UN Officials Abdicate Responsibilities Regarding the Gaza Genocide. libya360.wordpress.com Nora Barrows-Friedman, Asa Winstanley, Ali Abunimah and Jon Elmer of The Electronic Intifada were joined by international human rights lawyer Craig Mokhiber. Daniel Machover: "States Must Invoke the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice" Why is the UN Genocide Office Silent About Gaza? Why the World Court, Not the ICC, is the Right…
(2023-12-27). Netanyahu Refuses to Discuss Post-War Plans for Gaza With Security Chiefs. news.antiwar.com According to Israeli media reports, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused requests from his top military and intelligence officials to discuss potential plans for a post-war Gaza. Israel's Channel 12 reported that Netanyahu rebuffed three separate requests from the heads of Mossad, Shin Bet, and the Israeli Defense Forces. "Time is running out and …
(2023-12-27). Israel is brutally torturing Palestinian detainees in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org Reports show that Israeli forces are executing Palestinian civilians in Gaza in front of their families and keeping detainees in open air concentration camps in violation of international laws on warfare…
(2023-12-27). As Israel's war on Gaza completes 82 days, it continues to torture, mutilate, and kill Palestinians. peoplesdispatch.org In the West Bank, Israeli violence is also escalating, with raids in multiple cities and towns accompanied with drone strikes, killing at least 310 Palestinians since the beginning of the war in the month of October…
(2023-12-27). Ralph Nader: 'Nothing Will Stop Us'. scheerpost.com 
By Ralph Nader / Nader.org The unstoppable Israeli U.S. armed military juggernaut continues its genocidal destruction of Gaza's Palestinians. The onslaught includes blocking the provision of "food, water, medicine, electricity and fuel," openly genocidal orders decreed by Netanyahu and his extreme, blood-thirsty ministers. The stunning atrocities going on day after day is being recorded by …
(2023-12-27). Headlines for December 27, 2023. democracynow.org Death Toll in Gaza Tops 21,000; Israeli Drone Kills Six Palestinians in West Bank, As Egypt Proposes Ceasefire, Israel Says Attack on Gaza to Continue for "Many More Months", 80 Unidentified Palestinians Buried in Mass Graves in Rafah, Netanyahu Backs Expelling All Palestinians from Gaza, Israeli Soldier Dies from Fungal Infection in Gaza as Public Health Crisis Grows, Israeli Conscientious Objector Sentenced to 30 Days in Prison, Israel to Halt Automatically Granting Visas to U.N. Workers, Pentagon Intercept & Shoot Down 12 Houthi Drones in Red Sea, Ukraine Strikes Russian Warship in Crimea But Loses…
(2023-12-27). Elderly casualties mount in Gaza amidst intensifying conflict. nationofchange.org Euro-Med Monitor warns that tens of thousands of elderly people are at risk of death due to starvation and disease.
(2023-12-27). DPRK accuses US of bloodshed in Gaza. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) The Rodong Sinmun newspaper of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Wednesday condemned the deaths of more than 20,000 Palestinians in Gaza, due to the Israel's bombings and the indirect actions by the United States.
(2023-12-27). Oxfam analysis says dangerous level of hunger could lead to famine in Gaza. nationofchange.org The risk of famine is increasing each day as "the current situation of intense hostilities and restricted humanitarian access persists or worsens."
(2023-12-27). Democracy Now! 2023-12-27 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 27, 2023; "Axis of Resistance": Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis Challenge U.S. & Israeli Power Amid Middle East Tension; Who Funds Canary Mission? James Bamford on Group That Doxxes Students & Profs for Palestine Activism; As Phone Line Breaks Up, Palestinian Journalist Akram al-Satarri Describes "Dire" Conditions in Gaza; Palestine Exception: U.S. Colleges Suppress Free Speech, Academic Freedom for Students & Professors | Headlines for December 27, 2023; "Axis of Resistance": Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis Challenge U.S. & Israeli Power Amid Middle East Tension; Who…
(2023-12-27). Yemen Stands for Gaza, Proving its Regional Worth. libya360.wordpress.com Robert Inlakesh With the actions taken by Yemen's Ansarallah to aid the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, the group has not only scored a blow against the Zionist entity, but has also proven, through its heroism, that it is a powerful regional actor that demands the respect of its adversaries. In late January of…
(2023-12-27). For Gaza on Christmas. counterpunch.org 
This Christmas season I am at home alone in Roma, Italy with Covid. It feels like a cold and I haven't even had a fever. I'm ok and will be with family and friends soon enough. I have a roof over my head, plenty of food, water and everything I need to survive without the
(2023-12-27). Hamas remains 'resilient', reconstituting capabilities despite war: US think tanks. presstv.ir The Palestinian Hamas resistance group proves "resilient" on the battlefield despite suffering losses in the brutal Israeli aggression against Gaza, war monitors say.
(2023-12-27). Biden has blood of Gaza children on hands; Netanyahu only succeeds in massacre: Hamas. presstv.ir US President Joe Biden's hands are soaked in the blood of Palestinian children in Gaza, says a senior official of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas.
(2023-12-27). Numerous bodies buried under rubble; Israeli strikes 'gravely concerning': UN. presstv.ir The UN human rights office (OHCHR) voices deep concern over deadly airstrikes conducted by the Israeli military on central Gaza.
(2023-12-27). Dec. 26: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza, the Palestinian and regional resistance movements continue their operations against the regime and its Western backers.
(2023-12-27). In Numbers: Israeli regime's genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza. presstv.ir The events unfolding in the Gaza Strip have been described as a textbook example of genocide and ethnic cleansing. Let's take a look at the genocide in numbers…
(2023-12-27). Instagram bans activist Shaun King over pro-Palestine posts. wsws.org King, who has spoken out against the US-backed Israeli genocide in Gaza, was removed without explanation from the Meta-owned platform Instagram on Christmas Eve.
(2023-12-27). Rappers Macklemore and Residente denounce genocide in Gaza. wsws.org Macklemore decried the fact that there are "innocent humans out in Gaza getting murdered with our dollars, and those precious human lives are an extension of us."
(2023-12-27). Biden greenlights Israel's Christmas massacre in Gaza. wsws.org The Biden administration has clearly decided that the "final solution" of the Palestinian question is a vital strategic aim of US domination in the Middle East.
(2023-12-27). Democracy Now! 2023-12-27 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 27, 2023; "Axis of Resistance": Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis Challenge U.S. & Israeli Power Amid Middle East Tension; Who Funds Canary Mission? James Bamford on Group That Doxxes Students & Profs for Palestine Activism; As Phone Line Breaks Up, Palestinian Journalist Akram al-Satarri Describes "Dire" Conditions in Gaza; Palestine Exception: U.S. Colleges Suppress Free Speech, Academic Freedom for Students & Professors | Headlines for December 27, 2023; "Axis of Resistance": Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis Challenge U.S. & Israeli Power Amid Middle East Tension; Who…
(2023-12-27). Top Democrat-Linked PR Firm Tapped By Pro-Israel Groups to Control Gaza War Narrative. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-27). Watchdog Submits Evidence of Israeli Executions of Gaza Civilians to UN, ICC. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-27). Hamas blames US administration for Israeli crimes in Gaza. plenglish.com Beirut, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) The leader of the Hamas movement, Osama Hamdan, blamed the United States administration for the Israeli crimes in Gaza, in light of over 80 days of Zionist aggression.
(2023-12-27). President Biden: Learn the Names of Children You've Helped Israel to Murder. counterpunch.org 
With your ongoing help, Israel is continuing to murder children and other civilians in Gaza just as methodically as the gunman murdered children at the elementary school in Uvalde. And you have continued to provide weaponry for the murders just as surely as the gun shop in Uvalde sold firearms and ammunition to the man who went on to kill at the elementary school.
(2023-12-27). Demanding an End to Israel's Targeted Killings of Journalists. indybay.org Union and Palestinian human rights activists commemorated the targeted killing of journalists in Gaza at the SF Chronicle.
(2023-12-27). Words cannot describe horror, terror in Gaza as Israeli war intensifies: MSF. presstv.ir MSF medics say they are in shock and fear, having no words to describe the horror of what is happening in Gaza, as the regime forces target the health infrastructures.
(2023-12-27). Israel releases 80 mutilated bodies with stolen organs for burial in Gaza. presstv.ir The Gaza government's media office says Israel has handed over the mutilated bodies of 80 martyrs after harvesting their organs.
(2023-12-27). "Axis of Resistance": Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis Challenge U.S. & Israeli Power Amid Middle East Tension. democracynow.org 
We look at how Israel's war on Gaza has inflamed tensions in the Middle East and threatens to pull other countries into the fighting, including the United States. The Pentagon says it has intercepted a number of drones and missiles launched by Yemen's Houthi forces — known as Ansar Allah — in the Red Sea aimed at disrupting international shipping, with the group vowing to continue the attacks on ships in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The U.S. and Israel have also exchanged fire with groups in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria, and violence continues to increase in the occupied West Bank. The…
(2023-12-27). Palestine Exception: U.S. Colleges Suppress Free Speech, Academic Freedom for Students & Professors. democracynow.org 
We look at the "Palestine exception to free speech" on U.S. college campuses, where students and faculty face backlash and professional retribution for speaking up in defense of Palestinian rights amid the Israeli war on Gaza. We hear from Safiya O'Brien, a Barnard College student and organizer with the Columbia University chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, and speak with Barnard College professor Premilla Nadasen, who describes an organized campaign "to censor student and faculty speech and curtail academic freedom." The New York Civil Liberties Union recently sent a lett…
(2023-12-27). As Phone Line Breaks Up, Palestinian Journalist Akram al-Satarri Describes "Dire" Conditions in Gaza. democracynow.org 
Amid a communications blackout in Gaza, we are able to reach Palestinian journalist Akram al-Satarri in Rafah, where much of Gaza's population is now displaced near the Egyptian border as Israel intensifies its assault on the besieged territory. The overall death toll in Gaza has now topped 21,000, including over 8,000 children, and Israeli leaders have suggested the war could continue for months. "The situation is dire," says al-Satarri, who describes continuous airstrikes leveling buildings as Gaza residents live in terror, not knowing when, where or why Israeli bombs will fall. "It̵…
(2023-12-27). Activists Declare: No Christmas During Genocide! popularresistance.org Thousands marched through New York City's busiest shopping district on December 23, to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The march called for by the #ShutItDown4Palestine coalition stated that there can be no holiday celebrations as usual while Israel carries out a genocide in Gaza, with complete political and financial backing of the United States. | Organizers from the Palestinian Youth Movement, the ANSWER Coalition, the People's Forum, and more condemned the ongoing atrocities and the role of US officials in perpetuating them. | Watch Peoples Dispatch's report from the streets!
(2023-12-27). Gaza can't breathe. electronicintifada.net Cooking on outdoor fires is how many in Gaza are surviving, but inhaling the smoke is deadly.
(2023-12-27). Ambulances under fire. electronicintifada.net Life as an emergency healthcare worker in Gaza is more dangerous than ever.
(2023-12-27). Dec 27, 2023. sitrepworld.info 
Going home — Mark Knopfler The End of War? by Bill Astore Russia — China Are on a Roll, by Pepe Escobar Craig Murray: What We've Learned in 2023 Are Four World Takeover Conspiracies Hiding in Plain Sight? Kevin Barrett, Peter Myers Netanyahu Advocates Ethnically Cleansing Palestinians of Gaza: Believe him, by Juan Cole Israel intensifies Gaza strikes, killing 250 Palestinians in 24 hours Palestine Solidarity Crackdown: Challenges in the US & Europe, by Layla Kattermann, Diala Shamas This Can't Be Another Instance Of Genocide ‚Ää— ‚ÄäIsrael Bel…
(2023-12-27). Genocide and the Cost of the Israel-Gaza War. "Israel is Wiping herself Off The Map. Such a Country Cannot be Allowed to Exist". Peter Koenig. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-27). US Foreign Policy Is a Scam Built on Corruption. pressenza.com The $1.5 trillion in military outlays each year is the scam that keeps on giving—to the military-industrial complex and the Washington insiders—even as it impoverishes and endangers America and the world. | By Jeffrey D. Sachs | On the surface, US foreign policy seems to be utterly irrational. The US gets into one disastrous war after another — Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Ukraine, and Gaza. In recent days, the US stands globally isolated in its support of Israel's genocidal actions against the Palestinians, voting against a UN General Assembly resolution for a Gaza ceasefire backed by 153 c…
(2023-12-27). Palestinian Journalists Are Exposing How "Objectivity" Is Used to Silence Them. truthout.org This is Bisan — and I'm still alive. For over two months, more than 2.7 million Instagram followers have been rushing to check their phones for these words from Palestinian hakawatieh (storyteller) Bisan Owda. The 25-year-old filmmaker's dispatches from Gaza under Israeli bombardment have captured the hearts of a global audience, etching into them the distinct way her eyes crinkle when she smiles… |
(2023-12-27). A Growing Butcher's Bill: Israel's War Spending. dissidentvoice.org The Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron is worried. He is keeping an eye on the ballooning costs of his country's war against Gaza and the Palestinians. Initially, the Netanyahu government promised to increase its defence budget by NIS 20 billion (US$5.48 billion) per annum in the aftermath of the war. But a document from …
(2023-12-27). Teen Who Refused to Enlist Over Israel's "Revenge Campaign" Jailed for 30 Days. truthout.org A young Israeli man was sentenced Tuesday to 30 days behind bars for refusing to enlist in the Israel Defense Forces as it wages a genocidal assault on Gaza, a war the teen condemned as "a revenge campaign… not only against Hamas, but against all Palestinian people." Tal Mitnick, an 18-year-old from Tel Aviv, entered the Tel Hashomer enlistment center with other members of the Mesarvot Network — a… |
(2023-12-27). Israeli Bombing of Gaza Ranks Among 'Most Devastating' in History. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-27). City of Sydney Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-27). Israel Expands Its Ground Assault to Refugee Camps in Central Gaza. truthout.org The Israeli military on Tuesday expanded its ground assault to refugee camps in central Gaza, forcing displaced people to flee in terror from an area that was once considered a relative safe zone as the rest of the strip came under near-constant bombardment. Over the weekend, U.S.-armed Israeli forces pummeled central Gaza with airstrikes, reducing the Maghazi refugee camp to ruins and killing… |
(2023-12-27). A History of War Crimes: Israel's Mass Murder of Palestinians in Gaza Began Seven Decades Ago. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-27). Israel-Palestine war: Israel trumpets Intel's $25bn investment as it pounds Gaza. middleeasteye.net 
Israel-Palestine war: Israel trumpets Intel's $25bn investment as it pounds Gaza | Intel's decision to plow ahead with investment in chip plant comes as the war on Gaza takes an economic toll on Israel | Wed, 12/27/2023 – 19: 28 | A visitor interacts with a display by Intel at a technology exhibit at the Peres Centre for Peace and Innovation in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv on 3 September 2019 (A…
(2023-12-27). War on Gaza: Blinken expected to visit Israel, Middle East, says report. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-12-27). War on Gaza: Palestinian Doctor Asks Biden How 'Many More Need to Die' Before US Demands Ceasefire. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-27). Gaza must be demilitarized after war, Israel says. muslimmirror.com JERUSALEM : Israel on Tuesday called for demilitarizing the Gaza Strip and establishing a temporary security zone inside the territory after the end of the Israeli war. "Gaza must be turned into a demilitarized zone, and Israel must ensure that the strip will never constitute a base for launching attacks against it," Ofir Gendelman, a …
(2023-12-27). Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 20,915: Ministry. muslimmirror.com Gaza : At least 20,915 Palestinians have been killed, and 54,918 others wounded in the Israel-Hamas conflict since October 7, the Gaza-based Health Ministry has said. Ministry's spokesman Ashraf Al-Qedra in a press statement on Tuesday said that 241 Palestinians died and 382 others were injured in the 18 air and ground operations launched by …
(2023-12-27). Jordan's 7th Airdrop Aids Besieged Christians in Gaza's Oldest Church. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-27). War on Gaza: Dozens more relatives displaced, injured, killed since Palestinians filed suit against Biden. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Dozens more relatives displaced, injured, killed since Palestinians filed suit against Biden | Palestinian plaintiffs say they are losing hope for justice, and US is 'not even pretending' to care about Gaza's residents | Wed, 12/27/2023 – 17: 00 | Demonstrators gather in front of the White House during a rally in support of Palestinians, in Washington DC on 4 November 2023 (Oliv…
(2023-12-27). War on Gaza: Israeli forces pummel Khan Younis, killing 20 outside al-Amal hospital. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-12-27). US National Security Advisor, Israeli Minister Discuss Moving to Different Phase of War on Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb 
A White House official said that White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan discussed with Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer planning for the day after the end of the war on Gaza, including governance and security in the Strip, according to a report published by Reuters. The official said Sullivan and Dermer also discussed …
(2023-12-27). Government press office in Gaza: 21110 martyrs have been claimed so far by the Israeli aggression. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-27). Over 60% of Gaza Has Been Destroyed. youtube.com
(2023-12-27). To President Joe Biden: Learn the Names of Children Murdered in Gaza by Israel. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-27). A day in the life of a mother and child in Gaza. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Mondoweiss on Dec. 23, 2023. It is shared here with permission. Despite the constant Israeli bombing, shelling, terror in the air from close by and far afield, somehow being a creature of habit, I wake up at the call to prayer, every early morning. And after prostrating myself in the …
(2023-12-27). Maghazi Massacre: Israel Kills Over 100 Civilians in Christmas Eve Bombing. unicornriot.ninja 
Maghazi Refugee Camp, Gaza Strip, Palestine — With over 100 dead and counting, the Christmas Eve massacre at the Maghazi refugee camp has become one of the deadliest Israeli bombings on Gaza since October 7. Gaza Ministry of Health spokesman Ashraf Al-Qudra said that the bombings of the camp in a crowded residential square are …
(2023-12-27). oPt: Hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel | Flash Update #77. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-27). At least 250 Gazans killed on Christmas Day — Day 80. israelpalestinenews.org Bodies of Palestinians stolen by Israel, returned, show signs of organ harvesting; 2 killed, 50 made homeless in West Bank; US gives Israel a tentative "No" to request for helicopters; Israel admits to killing 2 more of its own; Netanyahu floats idea of "voluntary transfer" of Gazans…
(2023-12-27). Gaza must be demilitarized after war, Israel says. muslimmirror.com JERUSALEM : Israel on Tuesday called for demilitarizing the Gaza Strip and establishing a temporary security zone inside the territory after the end of the Israeli war. "Gaza must be turned into a demilitarized zone, and Israel must ensure that the strip will never constitute a base for launching attacks against it," Ofir Gendelman, a …
(2023-12-27). Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 20,915: Ministry. muslimmirror.com Gaza : At least 20,915 Palestinians have been killed, and 54,918 others wounded in the Israel-Hamas conflict since October 7, the Gaza-based Health Ministry has said. Ministry's spokesman Ashraf Al-Qedra in a press statement on Tuesday said that 241 Palestinians died and 382 others were injured in the 18 air and ground operations launched by …
(2023-12-27). Israeli Air Strike In Syria Kills Top Iranian Military Adviser. popularresistance.org An Israeli air strike outside the Syrian capital of Damascus has killed a senior adviser in Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to reports from Iranian state media. | Sayyed Razi Mousavi, one of the top IRGC commanders in Syria, was killed on Monday. | He was responsible for coordinating the military alliance between Syria and Iran, an important part of Iran's regional network of allies and proxies known as the "Axis of Resistance". | Mousavi "was killed during an attack by the Zionist regime a few hours ago in Zeinabiyah district in the suburbs of Damascus," Iran's official IRNA news agency report…
(2023-12-27). Thursday 12/28: Stop Travis: No US Weapons for Genocide. indybay.org Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA | Rally, plus: Main Gate, Travis AFB | Air Base Parkway & Parker Rd. | Park and Gather at Commercial Center to left of Air Base Pkway & Parker Rd.
(2023-12-27). Friday 12/29: "No to Genocide Joe…and Netan-Nazi! Stop the Repression, Against Pro-Palestinian Voices" indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2023-12-27). MEP Clare Daly brands EU Commission Head Ursula a 'Frau Genocide'. mronline.org 
Clare Daly criticizes this individual for endorsing a genocidal apartheid regime, and concludes her statement with "Nein danke" (German for "No, thank you").
(2023-12-27). Henry Kissinger Facilitated Genocide and War Crimes. covertactionmagazine.com On November 29, 2023, former National Security Adviser and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died at his home in Connecticut; he was 100 years old. Like a well-rehearsed orchestra, the corporate media immediately subjected the public to rendition after rendition of what a model "statesman" and exemplary human being he was. True to form, the …
(2023-12-27). On Zionist feelings. mondoweiss.net 
The feelings and fragility of Zionists are used as a rhetorical shield to deflect from the reality of Palestinian genocide. I refuse to provide reassurances to placate and soothe Zionist political anxieties.
(2023-12-27). Who Funds Canary Mission? James Bamford on Group That Doxxes Students & Profs for Palestine Activism. democracynow.org 
Longtime investigative journalist James Bamford's latest piece for The Nation looks at Canary Mission, a shadowy pro-Israel group that publishes the photos and personal details of students who take part in Palestinian advocacy on U.S. colleges, branding them antisemites and often damaging their career prospects. Bamford explains how this operation has direct links to the Israeli government, and that wealthy Americans who fund this effort could be breaking the law by acting as agents of a foreign power. "The purpose is to blacklist and dox students, professors, and largely anybody who disagrees with Is…
(2023-12-27). Hundreds attend funeral of two Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on West Bank camp. presstv.ir Hundreds march during the funeral of two Palestinians killed in an Israeli raid on the al-Fawwar refugee camp…
(2023-12-27). Israel-Palestine war: Six Palestinians killed during Israeli operation in West Bank. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-12-27). Right-Wing Extremism and The Cold War Go Hand-in-Hand. dissidentvoice.org U.S. "ironclad" support for militarism undercuts attempts to curb right-wing terrorism. From white supremacist violence in the West Bank to gendered violence in Olongapo, we can't defeat at home what we export abroad. In his first month as secretary of defense with the J6 Capitol riots fresh in memory, Lloyd Austin rolled out training requirements …
(2023-12-27). Right-Wing Extremism and The Cold War Go Hand-In-Hand. pressenza.com U.S. "ironclad" support for militarism undercuts attempts to curb right-wing terrorism. From white supremacist violence in the West Bank to gendered violence in Olongapo, we can't defeat at home what we export abroad. | In his first month as secretary of defense with the J6 Capitol riots fresh in memory, Lloyd Austin rolled out training requirements to combat right-wing extremism in the ranks of the U.S. military. | Extremism has indeed been a problem for quite some time, dating back to early American history when George Washington's army committed violence against the Iroquois and recaptured enslaved Africans wh…
(2023-12-27). Christians of Palestine: Church Leaders Do Not Represent Us. orinocotribune.com The justifications of the heads of churches in Palestine for their meeting with the president of the genocidal, ethnic cleansing and displacing Zionist state, Haim Herzog, did not succeed in stopping the popular campaign against the provocative normalization meeting for Palestinians in general and Christians in particular. Neither the talk of "status quo," nor "protocol," nor what they said in their explanatory statement, as they described it, but rather the apologetic statement, as it seems, that they demanded "to stop the bloodbath," while their statement did not refer to the entity as the perpetrator of "the b…
(2023-12-27). Cuba and China open ophthalmologic hospital. plenglish.com Hefei, China, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of Cuba and China on Wednesday opened here the new venue of an ophthalmologic hospital with specialists from both countries, as part of a collaboration of more than 10 years.
(2023-12-27). Macao's largest medical facility begins trial operation. ecns.cn The Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, an elite hospital in the Chinese mainland, started a trial operation in Macao last week, indicating that the city's medical industry will embrace a new phase.
(2023-12-27). Hezbollah missiles, artillery shells, and combat drones strike newly-established Israeli sites in occupied Shebaa Farms, inflicting confirmed casualties: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-27). Hezbollah fires 30 missiles at Kiryat Shmona in response to the Israeli aggression on the civilians in Bint Jbeil: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-27). Israeli media says Iron Dome intercepted only 3 of the missiles fired by Hezbollah at Kiryat Shmona Wednesday. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-27). Israeli media comments on the footage of "Shomera" operation released by Hezbollah a while ago: This humiliation cannot continue. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-27). China, Saudi Drive BRICS' Push to Erase Dollar in Global Economy. infobrics.org The global financial landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with the BRICS alliance — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — at the forefront of a daring initiative to challenge the supremacy of the US dollar…
(2023-12-27). Why Egypt's New Nuclear Plant Is a Long-Term Win for Russia. infobrics.org With 22 countries pledging to triple global nuclear energy production by 2050 at the COP28 climate meeting in Dubai, sincere prospects for growth in global nuclear energy market is on the table…
(2023-12-27). 65th anniversary of Cuban Revolution greeted in Dominican Republic. plenglish.com On behalf of the members of the Campaign, its national coordinator, Roberto Payano, | He highlighted to Prensa Latina the friendly relations that unite the two peoples, who are so geographically close and have strong cultural and historical ties. | Founded on June 14, 1990, the institution held the 33rd National Solidarity Meeting with the Caribbean island at the beginning of December, which included the participation of the president of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), Fernando González, and international delegates. | Payano said that, as usual, next year they will continue to support C…
(2023-12-27). Russia's Oil Exports to China and India Surge. infobrics.org Russia has increased significantly its crude oil exports to China and India this year, with volumes to China hitting 100 million tons annually, or around 2 million barrels per day…
(2023-12-27). Tucker Carlson's Assange interview makes him the last big name in US journalism. infobrics.org Tucker Carlson has finally released the interview he had with Assange nearly two months ago, as the latter faces the final appeal against extradition to the United States, where the charges against him could easily result in life imprisonment or even the death penalty.
(2023-12-27). Liberation of Maryinka shows Russian troops continue to advance. infobrics.org Despite the slowness of the military moves, control of the conflict lies entirely with the Russians, who progressively gain territories and consolidate positions.
(2023-12-27). Kamala Harris joins Joe Biden in reaching historically low approval rating. infobrics.org Trump leads Biden in the polls, while Supreme Court favours the former president.
(2023-12-27). Oppenheimer, atomic bombings and the ethical responsibility of scientists. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-27). 'A Humanitarian Crisis': Understanding Sudan's Civil War. youtube.com 
Thousands have been killed and millions have been displaced as the war in Sudan continues in its ninth month. Six million people have been displaced so far by the war which started when the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), formerly ruling partners in the military junta, began fighting each other …
(2023-12-27). Serbian police attack opposition protesters in Belgrade. presstv.ir Thousands gathered in the center of Belgrade in an anti-government protest on Sunday to demand the annulment of parliamentary and local elections.
(2023-12-27). T.D. Jakes Responds To Gossip Rumors About Diddy 'Freak Off' Parties? I Have No Time For Freaks. moguldom.com Bishop T.D. Jakes has found himself at the center of salacious rumors circulating on TikTok. These unverified claims allege that Jakes had frequented controversial parties hosted by embattled rapper and businessman Sean "Diddy" Combs. Additionally, the minister's sexuality has been called into question, prompting a public response from the acclaimed religious figure. During a live-streamed …
(2023-12-27). Secretaries Blinken, Mayorkas travel to Mexico City to organize further crackdown on immigrants. wsws.org Seeking to shore up Republican votes for Ukraine war funding, top Biden administration officials are en route to Mexico City in a bid to force President Andrés Manuel López Obrador to impose new crackdowns on immigrants traveling to the United States.
(2023-12-27). U.S. Must Find a Better Solution for Migrants. counterpunch.org 
A caravan of over 6,000 people, reportedly the largest in more than a year, departed recently from Mexico's southern border with Guatemala and is on its way to the United States. The migrants hail from countries in Central America, Venezuela, and even Cuba. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to travel to Mexico
(2023-12-27). Fascism, Civil War, Argentina, Melei & The Class Struggle With Ricardo Ortiz. indybay.org WorKWeek looks at the rise of Javier Melei in Argentina, the rise of fascism and the growing class struggle and possible massive general strikes to bring down the government.
(2023-12-27). Big Contract Battles Ahead for Unions in 2024. scheerpost.com 
By Dan DiMaggio / Labor Notes Major contract fights in 2023 at UPS, the Big 3 automakers, and Hollywood studios set the tone for next year's contract campaigns. Impressive gains and increased transparency got members of other unions asking, "Why can't my union be like that?" The bar will be high. Many of the contracts …
(2023-12-27). Prime Healthcare victimizes 7 workers as struggle by Southern California healthcare workers against understaffing continues. wsws.org Management fired 7 workers, including the entire SEIU-UHW bargaining team, as the union launched another limited Unfair Labor Practice strike.
(2023-12-27). Zelensky's "Forced Recruitment" Could Trigger Civil War, No More Western Money for Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-27). World Bank enables private capture of profits, public resources. mronline.org 
The World Bank insists private finance is needed for economic recovery and the Sustainable Development Goals but does little to ensure profit-hungry commercial finance serves the public interest.
(2023-12-27). Ukrainian Government Workers Will Face Salary and Pension Delays If US and EU Don't Approve More Aid. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said Wednesday that Ukrainian government workers could face delays in the payment of their salaries or pensions if the US and the EU do not approve new aid packages soon. "The support of partners is extremely critical," Svyrydenko said, according to Financial Times. "We need it urgently." The US …
(2023-12-27). Argentine trade unions and social movements mobilize against Milei's harsh austerity policies. peoplesdispatch.org Trade unions are taking to the streets against the dismissal of 7,000 workers and other anti-people policies that are part of Javier Milei's recent presidential decree…
(2023-12-27). 2023 in Review: A year of strikes. america.cgtn.com 
Take a look at the wave of strike action seen across a variety of industries throughout the United States in 2023.It led to key gains for workers, and historic precedents along the way. | Dan Williams reports on this latest Year in Review from Michigan.
(2023-12-27). Amazon urged its workers to write Christmas lists to its corporate mascot. wsws.org A holiday "charity" scheme by the online retail giant peels back the veil on the contempt and condescension with which the capitalist ruling class regards workers.
(2023-12-27). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org In a spontaneous job action, workers on the Roca rail line staged a protest over plans of the far-right Milei administration to privatize railways.
(2023-12-27). "Helen was convinced the international socialist programme of our world party would resonate with the working class" wsws.org We are publishing here the tribute to Helen Halyard written by Ulrich Rippert, the former national secretary of the Socialist Equality Party of Germany (Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei) and founding member in 1971 of its predecessor, the League of Socialist Workers (Bund Sozialistischer Arbeiter).
(2023-12-27). Argentina's Milei Lays Off 7,000 Workers After Christmas. orinocotribune.com Argentinian President Javier Milei decreed the non-renewal of State worker contracts signed since January 1, 2023, including the national administration and decentralized organizations such as AFIP, PAMI and ANSES. In addition, an "exhaustive survey" of the personnel hired before that date was decreed. | It is estimated that this measure affects about 7,000 state workers. The cancellation of the contracts, which had already been anticipated from the president, occurs within the context of a tough fiscal adjustment program. According to Decree 84/2023, published today in the Official Gazette, "it is consistent wit…
(2023-12-27). Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine: Hamas conditions for a complete cease-fire. workers.org 
The following transcript is from an interview with Maher Mezher, member of the General Central Committee of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, on Al-Mayadeen TV, published by Resistance News Network, Dec. 25, 2023. Hamas fighters Our people remain steadfast and unswerving and will not deviate . . . |
(2023-12-27). Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine: 'Assassination of Iranian brigadier general will lead to escalated strikes against the Israeli entity'. workers.org 
(2023-12-27). Free Zones or Zones of Unfreedom? Debunking National Mythologies of "Happy" Jamaican Call Centre Workers. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-27). Baghdad condemns US strikes as 'unacceptable violation of Iraqi sovereignty'. presstv.ir Baghdad has denounced as "unacceptable violation of Iraqi sovereignty" the United States' latest airstrikes against three sites used by anti-terror resistance forces in the country.
(2023-12-27). US withdrawal from Iraq only way to stop airstrikes: Senior politician. presstv.ir Hadi al-Ameri says the only solution to stop illegal and aggressive attacks by the US is the withdrawal of American occupation troops from Iraq.
(2023-12-27). Protests in Iraq after U.S. strikes. america.cgtn.com 
Protests erupted in Baghdad after the U.S. hit back at Iranian backed militants who targeted three American military personnel in Iraq. | Owen Fairclough reports from Washington D.C.
(2023-12-27). IRGC's Veteran Military Advisor in Syria Martyred in Israeli Strike. orinocotribune.com A veteran member of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), who was serving as a military advisor in Syria, has been martyred in an Israeli airstrike in the Sayyeda Zeinab neighborhood of Damascus. | The senior IRGC commander, Seyyed Razi Mousavi, was martyred by the Israeli regime on Monday while on an advisory mission, Press TV's correspondent in Damascus reported. | Mousavi was one of the companions of Iran's top anti-terror commander, Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, who was assassinated by the US in Iraq four years ago. | General Soleimani, commander of the Quds Force of the IRGC, and his Iraqi tr…
(2023-12-27). Veteran Iran Military Advisor in Syria Martyred in Israeli Strike. orinocotribune.com A veteran member of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), who was serving as a military advisor in Syria, has been martyred in an Israeli airstrike in the Sayyeda Zeinab neighborhood of Damascus. | The senior IRGC commander, Seyyed Razi Mousavi, was martyred by the Israeli regime on Monday, December 25, while on an advisory mission. | Mousavi was one of the companions of Iran's top anti-terror commander, Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, who was assassinated by the US in Iraq four years ago. | General Soleimani, commander of the Quds Force of the IRGC, and his Iraqi trenchmate Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, t…
(2023-12-27). Federal Judge Blocks Idaho's Gender-Affirming Care Ban From Taking Effect. truthout.org A federal court ruled on Tuesday that an Idaho law prohibiting doctors from providing transgender minors with access to gender-affirming care is likely unconstitutional and blocked the law from taking effect. The gender-affirming healthcare ban, which was originally planned to go into effect on January 1, would have made providing puberty blockers and hormone therapies to transgender youth a… |
(2023-12-27). Brian Berletic: China Has a SHOCKING Secret and the US is Going to War Over It. thealtworld.com Brian Berletic of The New Atlas reveals in an in-depth conversation China's shocking secret that the neocons in the US and West are desperately trying to bury.
(2023-12-27). The Growing US Military Recruitment Crisis: There is no Solution & the Crisis Will Only Grow… thealtworld.com
(2023-12-27). The Cost Of Bearing Witness. popularresistance.org Writing and photographing in wartime are acts of resistance, acts of faith. They affirm the belief that one day — a day the writers, journalists and photographers may never see — the words and images will evoke empathy, understanding, outrage and provide wisdom. They chronicle not only the facts, although facts are important, but the texture, sacredness and grief of lives and communities lost. They tell the world what war is like, how those caught in its maw of death endure, how there are those who sacrifice for others and those who do not, what fear and hunger are like, what death is like.
(2023-12-27). Palestine: The Cost of Bearing Witness. Chris Hedges. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-27). What We've Learned In 2023. popularresistance.org We have learnt this year that there is no crime so startling, so obvious and so visible to the whole world, that the United States and Israel are not willing to commit brazenly and openly. | The massacre of 20,000 people includes the killing of babies and infants, the deliberate shooting of pregnant women and toddlers, the murder of old ladies in church and the execution of prisoners stripped naked. | This is all justified as "Israel's right of self-defence". | We have also seen the increasing rise of fascism as western governments crack down on their publics in order to curtail political resistance to the genoci…
(2023-12-27). Report: US Is Shifting Strategy on Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The US and its European allies are quietly shifting their strategy in Ukraine from supporting Kyiv's unrealistic goal of driving Russian forces out to encouraging a defensive posture with future negotiations in mind, POLITICO reported on Wednesday, citing US and European officials. The US and its close allies have discouraged peace talks throughout the conflict, …
(2023-12-27). US Announces $250 Million Arms Package for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration announced a new $250 million weapons package for Ukraine that the White House said will be the last until Congress approves new spending for the proxy war. The arms package uses the Presidential Drawdown Authority, which allows the US to ship weapons straight from US military stockpiles. The Pentagon still has over …
(2023-12-27). Meta's Nick Clegg assures EU that Palestinians are being censored. electronicintifada.net Former British politician has conveniently forgotten his call to stop arming Israel.
(2023-12-27). Israel detains nurse after killing his children. electronicintifada.net My cousin Shaima has no details on her husband's whereabouts.
(2023-12-27). Mass graves, grave questions: Britain's secret Srebrenica role. thegrayzone.com Widely ignored official reports and never-before-seen declassified files suggest shadowy British special forces operatives played a crucial role in one of the 20th century's most notorious and controversial massacres. In July 2023, few media observers took notice when influential British intelligence operative-turned-lawmaker Alicia Kearns issued a public call for Western boots on the ground in the former Yugoslavia. Addressing a packed session of the House of Commons, Foreign Affairs Committee chair Kearns made the alarming call: "I…urge the Government: let …
(2023-12-27). War, the Opulence of "Maestro," and Crass Materialism. counterpunch.org 
It was on a drive through the heart of Albany, New York that I witnessed the feeding frenzy of so-called holiday cheer. Passing by a shopping mall in a nearby city heading down to the capitol district in Albany, the sheer insanity of the buying and selling of the season was apparent. Cars and trucks
(2023-12-27). Malaysian activists hold six-day "Siege for Palestine" near US embassy. peoplesdispatch.org 
Activists are on a six-day sit-in protest in Kuala Lumpur in solidarity with the Palestinian people and against the blocking of ceasefire attempts by the US. They have continued their protests despite obstructions by the police and city authorities…
(2023-12-27). Political crisis in Guinea-Bissau deepens as president dissolves parliament, dismisses government. peoplesdispatch.org On December 4, President Umaro Sissoco Embalo dissolved the National People's Assembly citing an alleged coup attempt. The move followed just months after a coalition led by the African Party for the Independence of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde (PAIGC) won a decisive majority in the elections…
(2023-12-27). Political crisis in Guinea-Bissau deepens as president dissolves parliament, dismisses government. peoplesdispatch.org A political crisis in Guinea-Bissau has escalated over the past month, after President Umaro Sissoco Embalo declared the country's parliament dissolved, citing an "attempted coup." While elected deputies were denied access to the National People's Assembly (NPA), Embalo has since dismissed and replaced the prime minister and named a new Cabinet. The move follows just …
(2023-12-27). 2023 Has Been A Big Year For Climate Accountability In The Courts. popularresistance.org Climate litigation had a momentous year in 2023. Courts worldwide heard evidence and arguments at pivotal trials and hearings. Landmark rulings marked progress in holding governments to account for climate inaction or denial, and new climate cases continued to be filed. | With climate lawsuits now totaling nearly 2,500 worldwide, it is clear that courts have become a critical venue for seeking climate justice and accountability. | Here are some of this year's highlights. In a groundbreaking ruling in August, Judge Kathy Seeley of the First Judicial District Court of Montana found in Held v. State of Montana that…
(2023-12-27). How Israel Buys Support From Celebrities. popularresistance.org Why have so many celebrities, politicians, and influencers come out to strongly support Israel? The two word answer: the "Israel lobby." But it's much deeper than that. | Comedian Lee Camp reveals the gruesome and often hidden details of how the Israel Support Industrial Complex's sausage is made.
(2023-12-27). Contrasting Strategies Of The United States And China. popularresistance.org In the latest salvo preparing the US for confrontation with China, Nicholas Burns flat out said, "I don't feel optimistic about the future of US-China relations." Burns should know. He is Washington's ambassador to Beijing. | The US stance on bilateral relations with China, according to Burns, is one of "strategic competition in the coming decades… vying for global power as well as regional power." Indeed, the US is preparing for war with China. High-ranking US Airforce General Mike Minihan foresees war as early as 2025. | This contrasts with the Chinese approach of cooperation for mutual benefit to solve the m…
(2023-12-27). Landmark Court Cases See Palestine Action's 'Elbit Eight' Acquitted. popularresistance.org In a landmark case, eight Palestine Action activists who used direct action to shut down the Israeli weapons trade have been acquitted of a total 12 charges which included criminal damage, burglary and encouraging criminal damage. The trial, which commenced on 13 November, related to a series of actions taken during the first six months of Palestine Action's existence from July 2020 to January 2021. Richard Barnard, co-founder of Palestine Action, was convicted by a 10-2 majority of one count of criminal damage, for an action at the now-closed Elbit Ferranti factory in Oldham. At least one member of jury later as…
(2023-12-27). Contrasting Strategies Of The United States And China. popularresistance.org
(2023-12-27). Forget the gaudy Biden vs. Trump soap opera. What counts nationally: The DC party control, stupid! nationofchange.org Not voting or voting third party in a razor-close purple state (as in 2016) empowers a dictatorial narcissist.
(2023-12-27). Robert Scheer: There Are Only Three Days Left to Help the IRS Help ScheerPost. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-27). Robert Scheer: There Are Only Five Days Left to Help the IRS Help ScheerPost. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-27). We can either have billionaires or democracy. Not both. indybay.org Political debate on wealth redistribution is a fight for fairness | Call it socialism – as the wealthy GOP does – or call it progressive taxation or economic justice. It doesn't matter; the nation's fiscal conservatives will demonize any idea of redistributing wealth and try to stoke unfounded fears of creeping communism no matter what specific language we use around fairness.
(2023-12-27). Ukraine Has Civil Rights Problems that Relegate Russians to Second-class Status — US Expert. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-27). Europe Betrayed. Minsk Peace Negotiations "Did Not Fail"? They Prepared Ukraine for War With Russia? Angela Merkel. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-27). Homeless deaths on the streets surge in 2023. indybay.org The Dead Can't Dance Or Sing Anymore:…
(2023-12-27). Saturday 12/30: Petaluma: Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Corner of Petaluma Blvd and East Washington | Petaluma, CA…
(2023-12-27). Sunday 12/24: Watsonville: Don't Feed the War Machine! indybay.org 1992 Main St, Watsonville…
(2023-12-27). Thursday 12/28: Hayward: Ceasefire for the Children of Palestine. indybay.org At 5 Flags location corner of Main Street and D St, near the Kabob restaurant in Hayward…
(2023-12-27). Sunday 12/24: Candlelight vigil for Ceasefire. indybay.org Ohlone Park, Hearst @ McGee…
(2023-12-27). Tuesday 12/26: 2023 California State Capitol Kwanzaa Kickoff Celebration. indybay.org California State Capitol – West Steps | Capitol Mall & 10th Street…
(2023-12-27). Hundreds of protesters march in Milan in support of Palestine. presstv.ir Hundreds of protesters have filled the streets of the Italian city of Milan to express solidarity with Palestine.
(2023-12-27). Thursday 1/4: No Money for Massacres Solidarity Phone Bank. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-27). Sunday 1/21: Virtual Q&A Discussion of the film "Israelism" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-27). Thursday 1/25: Webinar: USCPR Action Kickoff: Building a Liberated Future. indybay.org
(2023-12-27). Wednesday 12/27: Day of Action to Commemorate Murdered Palestinian Journalists & All Journalists. indybay.org San Francisco Chronicle | 5th & Mission St | San Francisco…
(2023-12-27). Another Unmerry Whistleblower Christmas; MSPB's Cathy A. Harris Stars as The Grinch. indybay.org With the U.S. Merit System Protection Board headed by the hapless, if self-promoting, Harris, is authoritarian and ambitious vice ADM Ann E. Rondeau better able to become Donald Trump's Secretary of Defense should he win in 2024?>
(2023-12-27). Southern Thailand hit by floods, train services disrupted. presstv.ir Cars and houses are partially submerged on the streets after intense rainfalls caused floods in southern Thailand.
(2023-12-27). Raeisi: Israel will pay price for assassinating senior IRGC advisor. presstv.ir The Iranian president says the Israeli regime will definitely pay the price for the killing of a senior IRGC commander in Syria.
(2023-12-27). Friday 12/29: Silent Vigil for Peace on Earth. indybay.org Corner of El Camino Real & Embarcadero Road | Palo Alto, CA…
(2023-12-27). President Biden: Learn the Names of Children You've Helped Israel to Murder. scheerpost.com 
By Norman Solomon To: President Joe Biden You've often spoken of how much you care about children and how terrible it is when they're murdered. "Too many schools, too many everyday places have become killing fields," you said at the White House last spring on the one-year anniversary of the school shooting in Uvalde. At the time …
(2023-12-27). President Biden: Learn the Names of Children You've Helped Israel to Murder. indybay.org Blissful ignorance of a war criminal…
(2023-12-27). IRGC advisor's assassination exposes Israel's 'frustration' against resistance: Iran Army chief. presstv.ir The chief commander of the Iranian Army condemns Israel's assassination of a senior IRGC military advisor in Syria as another sign of the occupying regime's "frustration" against the resistance.
(2023-12-27). Islamic Jihad to Israel: Await our next response to IRGC advisor's assassination. presstv.ir The Palestinian Islamic Jihad resistance movement says the occupying regime should await a decisive response to its assassination of a senior Iranian military advisor in Syria.
(2023-12-27). Yemen says assassination of Iran's military advisor sign of Israel's desperation. presstv.ir Yemenis say Israel killed an IRGC military advisor in Syria after it suffered setbacks from the regional resistance.
(2023-12-27). Russia FM reasserts Moscow's respect for Iran's territorial integrity. presstv.ir Russia reasserts respect for Iran's territorial integrity after Tehran's criticism of an Arab-Russian statement backing the UAE's claim about three Iranian islands.
(2023-12-27). US Has Delivered Over 10,000 Tons of Weapons to Israel Since October 7. news.antiwar.com
(2023-12-27). 2023 Has Been A Big Year for Climate Accountability in the Courts. desmog.com
(2023-12-27). Scaling up renewable energy in Iran. presstv.ir President Ebrahim Raeisi on Monday oversaw the signing of building 4,000 megawatt (MW) of solar projects as the largest single contract for the construction of renewable power plants in West Asia.
(2023-12-27). Ex-Israeli military chief: Regime lost war against Hamas. presstv.ir Halutz also suggested that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu should be thrown out of power.
(2023-12-27). Letter from Alkebulan: Obscured by Clouds. counterpunch.org 
I was idly filming on the plane from my window seat the coiling advances of the moving African clouds. Clouds for all I knew obscuring swamp, forest, lake, jungle. How easily we settle for what we see, without any acknowledgement of what lies beneath the surface. Like clouds, we blot out so much. As the
(2023-12-27). Trump Crosses the Lines. counterpunch.org 
On Veteran's Day, November 11, 2023, Donald Trump crossed the line. In his Claremont, New Hampshire speech, he said: "We pledge to you that we will root out the communists, Marxists, fascists and the radical left thugs that live like vermin within the confines of our country that lie and steal and cheat on elections."
(2023-12-27). Prominent Argentinean journalist María Seoane passes away. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) The renowned Argentine journalist and writer Maria Seoane died at the age of 75, and her death was lamented on Wednesday by newspapers and figures such as former President Cristina Fernandez.
(2023-12-27). Red Sea Deployments: Canberra Says No. counterpunch.org 
The failure of the United States to convince the Australian government to send one vessel to aid coalition efforts to deter Houthi disruption of international shipping in the Red Sea was a veritable storm whipped up in a teacup. The entire exercise, dressed as an international mission titled Operation Prosperity Guardian, is intended as a response to
(2023-12-27). Caricom aims to deepen trade and economic integration. plenglish.com Georgetown, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) The Secretariat of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) will continue to diligently manage the regional bloc's priorities of deepening economic integration and trade, an authority asserted in statements released today.
(2023-12-27). Chilean banks make a negative balance of the national economy. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) Chile's economy has remained stagnant for a decade and currently its growth is the lowest in the region, the Association of Banks and Financial Institutions (Abif) stated today.
(2023-12-27). Cuba urged to correct distortions and re-boost the economy. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister, Manuel Marrero, reiterated that the implementation of the measures recently announced in the National Assembly is necessary to update the Government's work systems, local media published today.
(2023-12-27). In eBird more than 400 species of birds reported from Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) More than 400 species of birds were reported from Cuba on the international platform eBird, a real-time database specialized in observations on the abundance and distribution of birds on the planet.
(2023-12-27). Lula signed a cybersecurity policy decree in Brazil. plenglish.com Brasilia, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a decree that establishes the National Cybersecurity Policy (PNCiber), since Brazil is today considered one of the most attacked countries in virtual environments.
(2023-12-27). Lula's government increases minimum wage in Brazil. plenglish.com Brasilia, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) The Government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will increase the minimum wage in Brazil by 6.8 percent as of January 1, which represents an increase to 1,412 reais (292.2 dollars ).
(2023-12-27). Michigan Supreme Court favors Trump, will remain on the ballot. plenglish.com Washington, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) The Michigan Supreme Court today rejected an attempt to eliminate former President Donald Trump from the primary electoral ballot of that state of the Union, against a constitutional amendment that would disqualify him.
(2023-12-27). Why the Grayling is Going Extinct. counterpunch.org 
In 1991, I, with the help of Jasper Carlton at the Biodiversity Legal Foundation, petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to list the Arctic Grayling (sometimes called Montana Grayling) under the Endangered Species Act. My petition was prompted by the concerns of several Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Department (MDFWP) fish
(2023-12-27). Righting a Wrong: Burying Decades of US-Led Wars. libya360.wordpress.com Mohamad Hasan Sweidan Today's global conflicts — whether in Eastern Europe, West Asia, or East Asia — are spawned by a fading US hegemon desperately clinging to power. "One era is ending, a new one is beginning, and the decisions that we make now will shape the future for decades to come." With these words,…
(2023-12-27). Argentina's trade unions march in capital. america.cgtn.com 
Argentina's powerful trade unions marched on Wednesday December 26 in protest at the Javier Milei government's plans to usher in sweeping economic reforms by presidential decree. | Joel Richards reports from Buenos Aires.
(2023-12-27). Special event focused on the province of Anhui. america.cgtn.com 
Exchanges between the U.S. and China appear to be on the upswing, especially in the state of California, where a special event focused on the province of Anhui. | Mark Niu reports from Woodside, California.
(2023-12-27). 2023 in Review: The passing of giants. america.cgtn.com 
2023 saw the passing of giants, from statesmen such as Henry Kissinger to stars of stage and screen including singer Tina Turner and actress Raquel Welch. | Nathan King looks back on some of those the wold lost in 2023.
(2023-12-27). President Biden: Learn the Names of Children You've Helped Israel to Murder. counterpunch.org To: President Joe Biden You've often spoken of how much you care about children and how terrible it is when they're murdered. "Too many schools, too many everyday places have become killing fields," you said at the White House last spring on the one-year anniversary of the school shooting in Uvalde. At the time of that tragedy
(2023-12-27). President Biden: Learn the names of children you've helped Israel to murder. nationofchange.org But you know what the billions of dollars' worth of weapons and bombs gifted by the U.S. government are being used for.
(2023-12-27). Deeply Sad News — Janet Ossebaard of "Fall of the Cabal" Has Been Found Dead. expose-news.com Janet Ossebaard, who was arguably responsible for waking up thousands of people through her extensive research and work creating the Fall of the Cabal series has been found dead after being missing …
(2023-12-27). Update: Reiner Fàºellmich Speaks Out. His Personal Statement & Press Release From The Defence. expose-news.com Dr Reiner Fàºellmich has been imprisoned for almost 11 weeks now. He has written his own personal account, part one of which was read aloud on Bittel TV and translated. He had …
(2023-12-27). Iran reserves right to respond to Israeli assassination of senior advisor: Envoy. presstv.ir Iran's UN envoy writes to the world body's secretary-general, vehemently condemning Israel's assassination of a senior Iranian military advisor in Syria.
(2023-12-27). Homelessness among UK armed forces veterans rises by 14%. presstv.ir New data has revealed that the number of homeless military veterans in the United Kingdom has risen by 14% in the last year.
(2023-12-27). IRGC to Israel: Await our revenge for commander's assassination. presstv.ir The IRGC spokesman Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif has vowed to take revenge for the assassination of a senior military advisor in Syria by the Israeli regime.
(2023-12-27). Matthew Ehret: Gnostic cults masquerading as Christian movements promoting Zionism. expose-news.com Having described that without the force of numerous anti-Semitic fascists throughout the last two centuries, Zionism would have never been possible, Matthew Ehret continued to set the scene by describing "apostolic" cults …
(2023-12-27). Dr. Douglas Hulstedt: 40%-50% of autism cases are caused by childhood vaccines. expose-news.com Although Dr. Douglas Hulstedt himself is without a doubt that vaccines caused 40%-50% of the autism cases he saw in his practice, he told Steve Kirsch during an interview that vaccines cause …
(2023-12-27). Some reading to while away the hours over your break. expose-news.com The following is a random collection of articles from various sources to read during the Christmas and New Year break. Some of this week's must-reads,18-24 December 2023, from the Naked Emperor: Top …
(2023-12-27). This week in history: December 25-January 31. wsws.org On December 25,1948, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) launched an attack on the Egyptian military in the area of the Sinai desert. The offensive, part of the Arab-Israeli war, was notable for pointing to the expansionist character of the newly-formed Zionist state.
(2023-12-27). Protest letters from New Zealand and Australia condemn pro-government violence against Sri Lankan SEP members. wsws.org The Sri Lankan SEP and its sister parties around the world are campaigning in defense of SEP members both Fernando and Wasantha, and the SEP's right to campaign at Moratuwa University and any other places.
(2023-12-27). UN report finds Sri Lanka's social inequality among the worst in Asia. wsws.org United Nations Development Program (UNDP) revealed that Sri Lanka was one of the top five countries in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of wealth inequality.
(2023-12-27). Japan exports Patriot missiles to assist US-led war on Russia. wsws.org Conscious of wide-spread anti-war sentiment, the Kishida government's decision was taken without any public parliamentary debate and behind the backs of the working class.
(2023-12-27). Organized campaign of violent threats and intimidation against Canadian Palestinian activists: The case of Ghada Sasa. wsws.org Efforts to smear and politically isolate Sasa and anyone who defends Palestinians have been legitimized by the trade union-backed New Democratic Party, which is propping up a federal Liberal government that is waging imperialist war abroad and class war at home.
(2023-12-27). Australian governments prioritise business over residents in north Queensland flood disaster. wsws.org At a joint press conference, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Queensland Premier Steven Miles declared that the region was "open for business," despite hundreds of homes being partially or totally ruined.
(2023-12-27). Russia congratulates DPRK for New Year. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) The State Affairs Chairman of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Kim Jong Un, received a congratulatory message from United Russia Chairman Dmitry Medvedev, it was reported on Wednesday.
(2023-12-27). Saturday 12/30: Kite Flying and Poetry Reading. indybay.org Grassy area north of Mission Bay playground | 1344 E Mission Bay Dr. #1292 | San Diego, Ca…
(2023-12-27). The Cuban Revolution through the eyes of the women of my life. mronline.org 
This January 1st Cuba will celebrate 65 years since the triumph of the Revolution of 1959 led by Fidel and a group of valuable men and women, for whom the gratitude of the Cuban people remains intact. Today, Resumen Latinoamericano honors that victory through three women whose lives, although they lived in different historical periods, have the Revolution as a common thread. They are my great-grandmother, my grandmother, and my mother.
(2023-12-27). Why is Biden endorsing corporate colonialism in Honduras? mronline.org 
If Donald Trump "crippled" the World Trade Organization, the Biden administration has recast this crisis as an opportunity to ditch the old orthodoxy and welcome new trade rules that "equip it to better tackle modern-day imperatives," as Biden has defined them.
(2023-12-27). 'You burn with us'. mronline.org 
We need a mass movement to ensure a just transition and prevent climate breakdown. But such contestations can go very wrong.
(2023-12-27). I'm a Spiritual Advisor for Condemned Men. Alabama's Next Execution Could Kill Me, Too. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-27). Cuba's social chronicle in Van Van Mode. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's flagship popular orchestra has a new album "Modo Van Van" (Van Van Mode), which already circulating in the country. It is a production coupled with modern times, without losing the essence of 'songo' and dance music.
(2023-12-27). American comedian Tom Smothers of Smothers Brothers dies at 86. plenglish.com Washington, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) Tom Smothers, who was half of the Smothers Brothers comedy team, died Tuesday at the age of 86 following a battle with cancer, the National Comedy Center announced Wednesday.
(2023-12-27). The world must prepare for the next pandemic — WHO Chief. plenglish.com United Nations, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) The UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Wednesday said the world must be ready for the next pandemic, and also act on the basis of lessons learned from Covid-19.
(2023-12-27). Leader: West pursues no logic in issue of women, only pursues profit, pleasure from them. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the West follows no logic in the issue of women and merely seeks profit and pleasure from them.
(2023-12-27). Tick-Tock: Token Tidbits in the Winter War on the Homeless. indybay.org Two homeless memorials were held on December 21st in Santa Cruz, one by "service providers", the other by Food Not Bombs. I reprint the flyers I distributed at these events as well as the December 25th Xmas dinner organized by Joe Schultz, Food Not Bombs, Friends of Xmas, and the inevitable Steve Pleich.
(2023-12-27). Contrasting Strategies of the US and China. counterpunch.org 
(2023-12-27). Is It Aid or Global Empire Building? strategic-culture.su By Judge Andrew P. NAPOLITANO | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on , , and . | Contact us: | The debacle of the nearly 20-year A…
(2023-12-27). Who Funds the Group That Doxxes Students and Professors for Palestine Activism? truthout.org Longtime investigative journalist James Bamford's latest piece for The Nation looks at Canary Mission, a shadowy pro-Israel group that publishes the photos and personal details of students who take part in Palestinian advocacy on U.S. colleges, branding them antisemites and often damaging their career prospects. Bamford explains how this operation has direct links to the Israeli government… |
(2023-12-27). Who Will Defend Us? 3 Black American Leaders And Organizations Who Are Financially Compromised By Wells Fargo. moguldom.com Wells Fargo, one of the largest financial institutions in the U.S., has recently made headlines with its multimillion-dollar grants and partnerships to promote racial equity and support minority communities. However, a deeper examination reveals a complex relationship between Wells Fargo and some prominent Black American leaders and organizations. While Wells Fargo's financial support may appear …
(2023-12-27). GOP Congressman Traveled to Uganda to Give Speech Praising Anti-LGBTQ Law. truthout.org A Republican congressman traveled to Uganda in October to praise the country's government for passing a law that criminalized homosexuality with harsh punishments, including the death penalty. Details of Rep. Tim Walberg's (R-Michigan) travels to the central African country were revealed in reporting from Salon this week, which noted that both his trip and his keynote speech to attendees of Uganda'… |
(2023-12-27). Judge Refuses to Delay Trial on Alabama's Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Minors. truthout.org On Tuesday, a U.S. District judge in northern Alabama refused to grant a federal petition to put on hold, for now, plans to have an appellate court consider the legality of a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth in the state. The request for a delay came from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). While the department largely sides with the idea that bans on gender-affirming care… |
(2023-12-27). Trump Proudly Posts Poll Results Showing Voters Believe He Wants to Be Dictator. truthout.org Former President Donald Trump, who earlier this month twice stated his desire to become a dictator, shared an image on social media Tuesday that seemed to indicate, once again, his aspirations to become an autocrat if he wins the 2024 presidential election. The graphic Trump shared is a word cloud that originated from a Daily Mail survey in which 1,000 voters were asked to state one word that they… |
(2023-12-27). Huawei revs up NEV sector with new SUV. ecns.cn Huawei Technologies Co showcased its technological muscle in its latest SUV model on Tuesday, as the Chinese company aims to bring cutting-edge autonomous driving features to more cars amid stiff competition.
(2023-12-27). China to retain lead in global shipbuilding. ecns.cn China will retain its lead in the global shipbuilding market this year, and this trend is expected to persist into 2024, market watchers and shipbuilders said.
(2023-12-27). Used goods proving to be trendy commodities. ecns.cn An increasing number of young consumers attach greater attention to low-carbon, sustainable consumption, with higher acceptance of used merchandise.
(2023-12-27). China plays key role in WTO digital trade talks. ecns.cn China will continue to play a constructive role in the ongoing negotiations on e-commerce at the World Trade Organization to help foster high-standard, balanced and inclusive digital trade rules that will enable developing members to harness relevant opportunities and reap the benefits.
(2023-12-27). Great Wall find unveils old military pastime. ecns.cn Hundreds of years ago, as the setting sun cast a golden glow upon the Great Wall, a group of soldiers found a welcome diversion from the pressures of military duty in a chess-like board game. Lacking a playing board, they carved one on stone.
(2023-12-27). Merungdap cave makes list of China's top 10 achaeological news of 2023. ecns.cn The China Media Group revealed China's top 10 archaeological news of 2023 on Sunday; among the prestigious list, the Merungdap Cave site, located in Ge'gyai county, Ngari prefecture of the Xizang autonomous region, stood out as a remarkable discovery.
(2023-12-27). Two more Beidou navigation satellites put into orbit. ecns.cn China launched two satellites into space on Tuesday morning for its Beidou Navigation Satellite System, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office.
(2023-12-27). New high-speed railway routes start operations. ecns.cn Three new high-speed train routes became operational on Tuesday, promoting social and economic development, improving the quality of people's lives and showcasing China's expertise in building high-speed railways in varied and difficult terrain, according to the operator.
(2023-12-27). Ministry announces sanctions on U.S. firm, individuals. ecns.cn China said on Tuesday that it will sanction a United States company and two individuals as a countermeasure to sanctions the US has imposed on Chinese officials and companies over so-called human rights issues in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
(2023-12-27). Former ABC VP: Five key moments of China crucial to the world in 2023ÔΩúMy Memory of China. ecns.cn "Another keyword is phoenix that China and the world has risen from the challenges of Covidafter a very trying three-year period," said Harvey Dzodin, Senior Fellow of Center for China & Globalization and former Vice President of ABC Television, in an exclusive interview with China News Network at the turn of a new year. He added that China led an onward and upward journey in 2023.
(2023-12-27). CPC Central Committee holds symposium commemorating 130th anniversary of Mao's birth. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Tuesday morning held a symposium at the Great Hall of the People to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the birth of Comrade Mao Zedong.
(2023-12-27). China aims to establish a comprehensive computing power infrastructure system by 2025. ecns.cn Five Chinese government agencies have recently issued opinions on deepening the implementation of the "East Data, West Computing" project and accelerating the construction of a national integrated computing power network.
(2023-12-27). World's first research and training ship with remote control and autonomous navigation capabilities launched in NE China. ecns.cn The world's first research and training ship with autonomous navigation, remote control, and autonomous operation capabilities was launched on Monday in Dalian.
(2023-12-27). Cold wave brings range of challenges nationwide. ecns.cn The coldest air of this winter to date, which swept across China, transformed landscapes into frozen wonderlands.
(2023-12-27). Zhuhai Port of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge sets one-day traffic record. ecns.cn The daily traffic flow for the Zhuhai Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge reached a milestone on Monday, as the number of vehicles crossing the boundary exceeded 16,000.
(2023-12-27). New species of chaoyangopterid pterosaur discovered. ecns.cn The new pterosaur species lived in China during the Early Cretaceous epoch, between 125 and 113 million years ago.
(2023-12-27). Colorful lights illuminated to celebrate new year across China. ecns.cn People enjoy a light show to celebrate the upcoming new year in Chongqing, Dec. 26, 2023.
(2023-12-27). Three new high-speed railways put into operations in China. ecns.cn The 261-kilometer railway linking Chengdu, Zigong and Yibin is the first high-speed railway with a speed of 350 kilometers per hour in Sichuan.
(2023-12-27). China adds two more satellites to Beidou-3 System. ecns.cn The launch marked the first mission of sending two MEO satellites in one go to the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System since the system was completed and officially commissioned in 2020.
(2023-12-27). My Memory of China | American expert: five key events relevant to China in 2023. ecns.cn "It (2023) was a momentous year," said Harvey Dzodin, Senior Fellow of the Center for China & Globalization and Former Vice President of ABC Television, in an exclusive interview with China News Network recently.
(2023-12-27). Zhangjiajie's winter tour heats up in C China. ecns.cn The second Zhangjiajie Ice and Snow Tourism Festival opened Tuesday at the Qixing Mountain Ski Resort in Zhangjiajie City, central China's Hunan Province. In recent years, with the continuous expansion of the ice and snow tourism market, snow viewing, skiing, and other ice and snow sports have become popular choices for winter tours in Zhangjiajie. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-27). Glorious stories of Silk Road: Co-constructed BRI projects boost connectivity. ecns.cn On land, in the sea, and air, co-constructed projects by Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries span an"ÄÄarray of sectors. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-27). My Memory of China | American expert: Innovation fuels China's growth in 2024. ecns.cn In an exclusive interview with China News Network recently, Harvey Dzodin, Senior Fellow of the Center for China & Globalization and Former Vice President of ABC Television, shared his stories with China in 2023 and his expectations for 2024.
(2023-12-27). Food Safari in Yunnan | Feast on Tasty Chicken. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in 1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ"ÄÄ…
(2023-12-27). The Future of Brazil. orinocotribune.com By Emir Sader — Dec 26, 2023 | It was a better year for us in Brazil. Definitely. First of all, because we had the first year of a new Lula government, leaving the Bolsonaro years behind. When the latter was no longer an option, Bolsonaro was defeated, although not necessarily Bolsonarism. The ideological and political struggle to consolidate democracy and advance anti-neoliberalism continues. | This year allowed the Brazilian government to resume the prioritization of social policies. Specifically, the rescuing of traditional programs, starting with Bolsa Familia, followed by others and adding new programs…
(2023-12-27). Selected Articles: This Christmas, I Have Tears in My Eyes. "Disobey Unlawful Orders, Abandon the Battlefield" globalresearch.ca 
By Today, we are "fraternizing" and acting in solidarity Worldwide with the People of Palestine against the hegemonic agenda …
(2023-12-27). Housing activists organise national day of action for public housing, rent controls. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-27). How can we build the movement for the liberation of Palestine? greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-27). Katoomba rallies for Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-27). Mainstream media's Israel bias comes under pressure. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-27). Mardi Gras AGM votes to tear up deal with NSW Police. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-27). NUS votes to support a free Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-27). Palestine not forgotten, as protests for a permanent ceasefire continue. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-27). Pro-Palestine protesters say Thales has no social licence. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-27). Residents want council to support Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-27). Supreme Court overturns aspects of NSW's anti-protest laws. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-27). WestCONnex delivers traffic chaos and resident outrage as Rozelle Interchange opens. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-27). Break the Cycle: In 2024, Say No to the Government's Cruelty, Brutality and Abuse. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-27). BREAKING NEWS — Russia Admits to Interfering in U.S. Elections and They Vow To Do It Again! sonar21.com 
Caution. Yes, this is a genuine "click bait" headline. I am sorry. I couldn't resist the temptation to have some fun. In the following video there are Russian actors who insist that Moscow has been pulling the strings on their puppet, Joe Biden. It is very clever satire. I think the Russians finally realized that a lot of Americans are convinced that Russia is intervening in our Presidential elections and decided to tweak the American political crazies about this delusion. | Here is the dastardly Rooskie plot. | Shakespeare is rightly acknowledged as a literary genius. But perhaps he also was a prophet.
(2023-12-27). Health Care "Denial by Delay" Can Be a Matter of Life and Death. truthout.org Marine Corps veteran Ron Winters clearly recalls his doctor's sobering assessment of his bladder cancer diagnosis in August 2022. "This is bad," the 66-year-old Durant, Oklahoma, resident remembered his urologist saying. Winters braced for the fight of his life. Little did he anticipate, however, that he wouldn't be waging war only against cancer. He also was up against the Department of Veterans… |
(2023-12-27). Israel-Palestine war: Shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd will continue to avoid Red Sea amid Houthi attacks. middleeasteye.net 
Israel-Palestine war: Shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd will continue to avoid Red Sea amid Houthi attacks | US naval task force shot down twelve attack drones and five missiles fired by Houthis in 10 hours | Wed, 12/27/2023 – 16: 42 | The CMA CGM Palais Royal, the world's largest container ship powered by natural gas, sails in Bay of Marseille, southern France, on 14 December 2023 (AFP) | Shipping giant Hapag…
(2023-12-27). UAE opens its first brewery in Abu Dhabi. middleeasteye.net 
UAE opens its first brewery in Abu Dhabi | New craft beer brewery signals definitive break with decades of alcohol prohibition | Wed, 12/27/2023 – 10: 35 | A range of craft beers produced by Side Hustle at their opening night in Abu Dhabi (Side Hustle) | The
(2023-12-27). 2023 Was a Bad Year for Joe Biden. truthout.org Polls are not a crystal ball that show us the future. Democrats learned this the hard way in 2016, when an underperformance by Hillary Clinton and the anachronisms of the Electoral College helped to deliver a surprise victory for former President Donald Trump. However, the number crunchers at FiveThirtyEight combine data from dozens of polls to create a solid indicator of political trends… |
(2023-12-27). Is Al Qaeda an "Existential Threat" against America and the Western World"? What is the Meaning of Al Qaeda in Arabic? globalresearch.ca Global Research Introduction : | Pierre-Henri Bunel, a former member of France's Military Intelligence, initially published by Global Research in 2005, sheds light on the nature of Al Qaeda, an intelligence construct used by Washington to destabilize and …
(2023-12-27). Is Al Qaeda an "Existential Threat" against America and the Western World? What is the Meaning of Al Qaeda in Arabic? globalresearch.ca Global Research Introduction : | Pierre-Henri Bunel, a former member of France's Military Intelligence, initially published by Global Research in 2005, sheds light on the nature of Al Qaeda, an intelligence construct used by Washington to destabilize and …
(2023-12-27). Was 9/11 a False Flag? America's "Just War" Against Muslim Countries: "Self Defense" Against "The Civilizational War of Islam Against the West" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-27). Russia: Christmas Liberation of Maryinka. orinocotribune.com By Russell Bentley — Dec 25, 2023 | The official announcement of the liberation of Maryinka, made by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to President Putin on Christmas Day is a beautiful present for hundreds of thousands of Donbass residents, especially in our neighborhood, the Petrovsky District of Donetsk. | Petrovsky has become another legendary place in this war, like
(2023-12-27). CAA is the law of the land, no one can stop it: Amit Shah. muslimmirror.com Kolkata : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asserted that no one can stop the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act as it is the law of the land and accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of misleading people on the issue. Addressing a closed-door meeting of the state BJP's social media and …
(2023-12-27). Home Ministry bans Masarat Alam-led Muslim League Jammu Kashmir under (UAPA). muslimmirror.com The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has declared the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir-Masarat Alam faction (MLJK-MA) as an 'unlawful association' under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Law (UAPA). Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the organization is involved in anti-national and secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Home Minister Amit Shah stated, …
(2023-12-27). 'Is Ram Mandir real issue? Talk about inflation, employment…': Congress. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : As the country is preparing for the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda has raised a question, stating, "Is Ram Mandir the real issue or unemployment and inflation?" "I have no problem with any religion. It is okay to go visit the temple once in a …
(2023-12-27). Nation is not running as per Bhagvad Gita, Quran, Bible; It is being run on Constitution: Priyank Kharge. muslimmirror.com Karnataka Minister for RDPR, IT, and BT, Priyank Kharge, stated on Wednesday that the nation is not being run according to the Bhagavad Gita, Quran, and Bible and stirred a controversy. Speaking in Hubballi, Kharge emphasised: "The country is being run as per the Constitution. Regardless of any opinion, the government in Karnataka operates in …
(2023-12-27). Rajnath Singh vows 'Swift Justice' for Poonch civilian killings. muslimmirror.com Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conducted a visit to the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday to evaluate the security situation along the Line of Control (LoC). Accompanied by Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Singh received a detailed briefing on …
(2023-12-27). Sirajuddin Qureshi's defiance: ED, CBI charges and age limit challenges at IICC. muslimmirror.com By Syed Zubair Ahmad Sirajuddin Qureshi's stubbornness to retain the presidency of the India Islamic Cultural Centre (IICC) until his final moments seems to disregard all norms and regulations. Despite crossing the age of 75, Qureshi adamantly refuses to relinquish his position, leading him to navigate a labyrinth of legal battles without respite. The crux …
(2023-12-27). Palestinian Resistance Cannot be Killed. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-27). Trump to Remain on Michigan's Primary Ballot, State's Top Court Says. truthout.org The Michigan Supreme Court declined on Wednesday to hear a case arguing that former President Donald Trump should be booted from the state's primary ballot, allowing the GOP frontrunner to remain a candidate, the Detroit Free Press reports. The Wednesday order aligns with lower court rulings in the state, but departs from a recent ruling removing Trump from the ballot by the Colorado Supreme Court. |
(2023-12-27). Global Research Holiday Campaign: Independent Reporting, Free Ebooks #GiftsThatKeepOnGiving. globalresearch.ca It is, once again, the most wonderful time of the year! | Many things to be grateful for in 2023 — chief among them is your indefatigable support for Global Research's publication. | To our authors and readers, THANK YOU… (cue in …
(2023-12-27). COU tasks Luwero Diocese to pay UGX 18m legal costs over cancellation of Bishop election. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda (COU) has directed the Anglican diocese of Luwero to pay Shillings 18m as legal costs related to the nullification of the election of the Bishop-elect. This directive is outlined in a December 21, 2023 letter, from the Provincial Secretary, Rev. Canon William Ongeng, addressed to Rt. …
(2023-12-27). EU-China cooperation vital in face of global challenges, economist says. independent.co.ug 
BRATISLAVA | Xinhua | Europe and China have common interests in several areas, such as climate, trade and technology, and the cooperation between the European Union (EU) and China is vital, a Slovakian economic expert told Xinhua in a recent interview. Juraj Sipko, former head of the Institute of Economic Research at the Slovak Academy …
(2023-12-27). Parents charged with negligence after children drowning. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The parents of the children who drowned in Lake Victoria on Christmas have been charged with negligence by the police in Kiira region. The suspects, Hasifah Kasubo, the mother of 12-year-old Fazili Mukungu, and Sofia Nakazibwe, the mother of 10-year-old Aksali Wambede, are both residents of Katende cell, Bugembe ward …
(2023-12-27). Putin signs law on tariff preference to friendly states. independent.co.ug 
Moscow, Russia | XINHUA | Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law that authorizes the government to temporarily reduce or fully eliminate export duties of certain goods to "friendly countries." The law will empower the Russian government to lower export duties on shipments to friendly countries for a period of up to six months. …
(2023-12-27). Suspected drone shot down off Egypt's Red Sea coast: sources. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | A suspected drone was downed off the coast of Egypt's Red Sea resort city of Dahab on Tuesday, according to security sources. Speaking to Xinhua on condition of anonymity, the two sources confirmed that explosions were heard in the city. Earlier, local Al-Qahera TV news reported sounds of explosions in …
(2023-12-27). The 'nuisance' breaking new ground for African women in the energy value chain. independent.co.ug 
'I am a nuisance for a good cause,' says Faustina Boakye. Of an age where many people are slowing down, Boakye is in the process of revving up as the former journalist-turned-climate activist gets busy plugging women into the energy value chain across the continent. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | At 67, Faustina Boakye's …
(2023-12-27). The Sky Is Raining Iron: "If Christ were Born Today, he would be Born under the Rubble" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-27). تلاسن من العيار الثقيل بين نتنياهو واردوغان.. ماذا بعد؟ وما دخل سليماني بحرب غزة؟ وأين اليمن؟. thealtworld.com
(2023-12-27). Colombia's war crimes tribunal orders detention of two governors. colombiareports.com Colombia's war crimes tribunal ordered the detention of two governors and two governors for failing to cooperate with investigations into forced disappearances. The court ordered the arrest and detention of…
(2023-12-27). Fort Bragg: Meeting at the End of the World. The US Military In Crisis. "Recent Covid Period worsened all these Problems" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-27). Israel's War Spending: The Ballooning Costs of Israel's Genocidal War against Palestine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-27). What Are the Health Benefits of Sweating? globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-27). Sudden Deaths: What Is Killing COVID-19 Vaccinated Men at 30-39? globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-27). Is Kiev Regime Now Killing Foreign Journalists to Hide Its Corruption? globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-27). Air-raid shelter turned into 6,000-square-meter scenic area in Chongqing. ecns.cn The scenic area, named Cave Spaceship No.1, covers an area of over 6,000 square meters. Equipped with light and shadow interaction and holographic projection technologies, visitors are able to have an immersive interactive experience. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-27). Colorful lanterns add festive atmosphere to Shanghai. ecns.cn A lantern installation titled "A Night of Fish and Dragon Dance" illuminated Shanghai's iconic Yuyuan Garden as part of the annual lantern fair, dazzling spectators from China and abroad. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-27). China opens new high-speed railway linking Chengdu, Yibin. ecns.cn The Chengdu-Zigong-Yibin high-speed railway boasts a designed speed of 350 km per hour and has 12 stations along its 261 km line."ÄÄDue to complicated terrain, the new line has 231 bridges and 29 tunnels. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-27). Taiwan business circle donates over 40 million yuan to mainland's quake-hit areas. ecns.cn Taiwan business people and enterprises had donated funds and relief supplies worth more than 40 million yuan (about 5.63 million U.S. dollars) to the quake-hit areas in Gansu Province as of Tuesday, a mainland spokesperson said Wednesday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-27). China launches four meteorological satellites. ecns.cn China successfully sent four meteorological satellites into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Wednesday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-27). Southern Chinese city bordering Vietnam connected to rail network. ecns.cn Dongxing, a city on the China-Vietnam border in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was linked to China's national railway network on Wednesday with the opening of a new rail line. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-27). A close look at Taipei Zoo's star pandas>. ecns.cn The adorable giant panda Yuan Zai, the female cub of giant panda Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan as goodwill gifts to Taiwan by the Chinese mainland, was spotted enjoying bamboo at Taipei Zoo"ÄÄin Taipei, southeast China's Taiwan, on Wednesday.
(2023-12-27). Israeli media: Massive explosions were heard in Kiryat Shmona as sirens were sounded in the occupied area. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-27). Israeli media: Emergency teams in "Israel" are heading into potential rocket landing scenes in Kiryat Shmona. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-27). Kiryat Shmona municipality orders settlers "who remained in the settlement" to stay inside fortified places and abide by the army instructions. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-27). US Military Base near Erbil under Drone Attack by Iraq's Islamic Resistance. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq announced on Wednesday a new operation against an American military base, vowing more attacks on the occupation forces. In a statement, Iraq's Islamic Resistance indicated that its fighters attacked an occupation base near Erbil airport in northern Iraq using unmanned aerial vehicles. The statement indicated that the operation came in …
(2023-12-27). Zionism and Africa. orinocotribune.com
(2023-12-27). Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules State Voting Maps Unconstitutional. progressive.org
(2023-12-27). 6 Years Later, Crazy Truth Revealed About George Floyd's Killer. youtube.com
(2023-12-27). MMP Blog #37 Responses. realprogressives.org Comments and responses on the Modern Money Primer Part 37.
(2023-12-27). MMP Blog #37: The Public Purpose. realprogressives.org The public purpose is an evolving concept. The national government must play an important role in society as it helps to identify the social purpose and to establish a social structure in which individuals and groups will work toward achieving the public purpose.
(2023-12-27). MMP Blog #38: MMT for Austrians. realprogressives.org MMT is not just for advocates of big government. I have always been surprised that some of the most vehement critics of MMT are libertarians and Austrians.
(2023-12-27). MMP Blog #38 Responses. realprogressives.org Comments and responses on the Modern Money Primer Part 38.
(2023-12-27). MMP Blog #39: MMT for Austrians: Disagreements Among Reasonable People. realprogressives.org
(2023-12-27). MMP Blog #39 Responses. realprogressives.org Comments and responses on the Modern Money Primer Part 39.
(2023-12-27). MMP Blog #40: MMT for Austrians 3: How Do YOU Propose We Deal with the Elderly, Disabled and their Debts? realprogressives.org As Carney and others lay their proposals out on the table so that we can see what kind of government they want, the reaction by most people is sheer horror.
(2023-12-27). MMP Blog #41: MMT for Austrians Part 4: Is Description Without Theory, Ideology or Policy Desirable? Is it Even Possible? realprogressives.org The answer to both questions posed in the title is, I think, a big fat no.
(2023-12-27). MMP Blog #41 Responses. realprogressives.org Comments and responses on the Modern Money Primer Part 41.
(2023-12-27). Help Us Draft and Pass the Nakba Bill. matthewgreen.ndp.ca Stand for Peace and Justice in Palestine.
(2023-12-27). Is Al Qaeda an "Existential Threat"? What is the Meaning of Al Qaeda in Arabic? globalresearch.ca Global Research Introduction : | Pierre-Henri Bunel, a former member of France's Military Intelligence, initially published by Global Research in 2005, sheds light on the nature of Al Qaeda, an intelligence construct used by Washington to destabilize and …
(2023-12-27). This Christmas in Palestine, I Have Tears in My Eyes. "Disobey Unlawful Orders, Abandon the Battlefield" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-27). Christ in the Rubble. The Billionaires in Davos: "The Hypocrisy and Racism of the Western World is Transparent…" Rev. Munther Isaac. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-27). Indonesia, Flooding in Aceh Tamiang (Aceh) (25 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Aceh, Indonesia | Event Date : Mon, 25 Dec 2023 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2023-001170-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Wed, 27 Dec 2023 10: 14: 51 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Aceh Tamiang | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: Triggered by high intensity rain on Monday, 25 December 2023, Pkl. 17.00 WIB | ‚û¢ Location:
| ‚óè Tamiang Hulu District
| – Rongoh Village
| – Kaloy Village
| – Bandar Khalifah Village
| ‚óè Bandar Pusaka District
| – Ja…
(2023-12-27). Congress and the 4 faces of China baiting in 2023. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The first session of the 118th Congress was one of the least productive in the body's history. Only 22
(2023-12-27). Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the coverage and timeliness of routine childhood vaccinations in the Gambia, 2015—2021. reliefweb.int Country: Gambia | Source: British Medical Journal | Oghenebrume Wariri, Chigozie Edson Utazi, Uduak Okomo, Alieu Sowe, Malick Sogur, Sidat Fofanna, Esu Ezeani, Lamin Saidy, Golam Sarwar, Bai-Lamin Dondeh, Kris A Murray, Chris Grundy, Beate Kampmann | Abstract | Introduction | The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread morbidity and mortality and resulted in the biggest setback in routine vaccinations in three decades. Data on the impact of the pandemic on immunisation in Africa are limited, in part, due to low-quality routine or administrative data. This study examined coverage and timeliness of routine childhood…
(2023-12-27). Somalia Flooding: Population Density with Baseline Population by District (26 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-27). Cambodia: Weekly Dry Season Situation Report in the Lower Mekong River Basin – 19-25 December 2023. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-27). CAR: République centrafricaine – Urgence complexe Fiche d'information #1, Exercice fiscal 2024. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-27). Indonesia, Flooding in Aceh Timur (Aceh) (26 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-27). Indonesia, Flooding in Aceh Utara (Aceh) (24 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-27). Indonesia, Flooding and Landslide in Langkat (North Sumatera) (25 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-27). Indonesia, Flooding in Bandung (West Java) (25 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-27). Indonesia, Flooding in Bangka Barat (Bangka Belitung Islands) (27 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-27). Indonesia, Flooding in Deli Serdang (North Sumatera) (25 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-27). Indonesia, Flooding in Labuhanbatu Selatan (North Sumatera) (25 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-27). Indonesia, Flooding in Langsa City (Aceh) (25 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-27). Indonesia, Strong Wind in Bondowoso (East Java) (26 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-27). Indonesia, Tornado in Bandung Regency (West Java) (23 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-27). Focused COVID-19 Media Monitoring, Nepal (December 27, 2023) [EN/NE]. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-27). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report on the Thunderstorm Incident in Brgy. Abis, Mabinay, Negros Oriental, 22 December 2023, 6PM. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-27). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Terminal Report on the Armed Conflict in Brgy. Napangan, Don Victoriano Chiongbian, Misamis Occidental 23 December 2023, 6PM. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-27). Thailand, Flooding, Landslides, and Storm in 5 Provinces (22 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-27). Wagner, Mali, and prospects for peace in Africa. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2023-12-27). CAA is the law of the land, no one can stop it: Amit Shah. muslimmirror.com Kolkata : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asserted that no one can stop the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act as it is the law of the land and accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of misleading people on the issue. Addressing a closed-door meeting of the state BJP's social media and …
(2023-12-27). Home Ministry bans Masarat Alam-led Muslim League Jammu Kashmir under (UAPA). muslimmirror.com The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has declared the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir-Masarat Alam faction (MLJK-MA) as an 'unlawful association' under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Law (UAPA). Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the organization is involved in anti-national and secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Home Minister Amit Shah stated, …
(2023-12-27). 'Is Ram Mandir real issue? Talk about inflation, employment…': Congress. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : As the country is preparing for the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda has raised a question, stating, "Is Ram Mandir the real issue or unemployment and inflation?" "I have no problem with any religion. It is okay to go visit the temple once in a …
(2023-12-27). Nation is not running as per Bhagvad Gita, Quran, Bible; It is being run on Constitution: Priyank Kharge. muslimmirror.com Karnataka Minister for RDPR, IT, and BT, Priyank Kharge, stated on Wednesday that the nation is not being run according to the Bhagavad Gita, Quran, and Bible and stirred a controversy. Speaking in Hubballi, Kharge emphasised: "The country is being run as per the Constitution. Regardless of any opinion, the government in Karnataka operates in …
(2023-12-27). Rajnath Singh vows 'Swift Justice' for Poonch civilian killings. muslimmirror.com Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conducted a visit to the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday to evaluate the security situation along the Line of Control (LoC). Accompanied by Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Singh received a detailed briefing on …
(2023-12-27). Sirajuddin Qureshi's defiance: ED, CBI charges and age limit challenges at IICC. muslimmirror.com By Syed Zubair Ahmad Sirajuddin Qureshi's stubbornness to retain the presidency of the India Islamic Cultural Centre (IICC) until his final moments seems to disregard all norms and regulations. Despite crossing the age of 75, Qureshi adamantly refuses to relinquish his position, leading him to navigate a labyrinth of legal battles without respite. The crux …
(2023-12-27). Más de 21.000 palestinos asesinados deja la agresión del Ejército sionista en Gaza. telesurtv.net El Ejército sionista confirmó que seis personas murieron en un ataque aéreo mientras realizaban una redada en el campo de refugiados de Noor Shams.
(2023-12-27). Restablecen parcialmente telecomunicaciones en el centro y sur de Gaza. telesurtv.net La red global Cloudflare informó que la conectividad a Internet ha regresado gradualmente a Gaza, tras una interrupción de casi 24 horas.
(2023-12-27). Director general de la OMS realiza balance del 2023. telesurtv.net El alto funcionario lamentó la ofensiva de Israel sobre Palestina, en la que hospitales y trabajadores sanitarios han recibido múltiples ataques y personal de salud ha perdido la vida.
(2023-12-27). Presentan confesiones de autores del asesinato de rapero venezolano. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía no solo descartó la hipótesis del suicidio, sino que estableció la autoría del doble asesinato ocurrido en 2015.
(2023-12-27). Comisión parlamentaria turca respalda adhesión de Suecia a la OTAN. twitter.com El ente, compuesto por 27 miembros, incluido Erdogan, aceptó la solicitud, que fue remitida a la Asamblea Nacional.
(2023-12-27). Rusia afirma que 30 países pretenden establecer lazos con el Brics. telesurtv.net El canciller ruso señaló que la pretensión es resultado de la labor que el Brics ha desempeñado.
(2023-12-27). Alertan sobre brote de cólera en ciudad portuaria de Sudán. telesurtv.net El representante de la OMS en Sudán, Mohamad Taufiq Mashal, informó que los brotes de cólera ya se habían extendido a nueve de los 18 estados del país.
(2023-12-27). Investigan muerte de 5 personas a causa de un naufragio en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Inicialmente se pensó que había un fallecido, pero durante las labores de rescate se encontraron cuatro víctimas más, tres mujeres y un adolescente.
(2023-12-27). Reportan al menos siete muertos por lluvias en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las labores de búsqueda y rescate continúan en un contexto difícil por las lluvias que continúan sobre el territorio.
(2023-12-27). Presidente de Palestina llama a detener agresión israelí. telesurtv.net Mahmoud Abbas calificó la ofensiva como un asunto repugnante, que está sucediendo frente al mundo, encabezado por los Estados Unidos, que se niega a detener la guerra.
(2023-12-27). JEP colombiana dicta arresto contra gobernadora del Cauca. telesurtv.net Los llamados "falsos positivos" fueron ejecuciones extrajudiciales de civiles por parte de miembros del Ejército colombiano que luego eran presentados como guerrilleros muertos en combate.
(2023-12-27). Presidente turco compara a premier israelí Netanyahu con Hitler. t.co El presidente turco se preguntó: "¿Hay algo en lo que las acciones de Netanyahu sean menores que las de Hitler? No. Hasta ahora, Hitler no fue tan lejos como esto. Esto es más que lo hizo Hitler".
(2023-12-27). Rusia acusa a Kiev de preparar provocación con armas químicas. telesurtv.net Zajárova señaló que existe la posibilidad de que Ucrania organice "otro ataque de falsa bandera antirrusa".
(2023-12-27). Autoridades palestinas piden investigación sobre cuerpos robados. telesurtv.net Las autoridades palestinas indicaron que los cadáveres fueron profanados, "en una clara indicación de que la ocupación había robado órganos vitales de los cuerpos de estos mártires".
(2023-12-27). Gobierno español aumenta impuestos de la electricidad. telesurtv.net Sánchez señaló que de igual manera los impuestos sobre el gas en su modalidad envasado y en tubería se mantendrá en la misma cota.
(2023-12-27). Egipto y Jordania rechazan desplazamiento forzoso de palestinos. telesurtv.net El objetivo de la reunión binacional es discutir un plan que contempla, entre otros puntos, "la retirada de Israel de la Franja".
(2023-12-27). Militares israelíes matan a seis palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas israelíes también arrestaron al menos a un palestino que fue liberado de prisión en Arta, al sur de Tulkarem.
(2023-12-27). Presidente Xi Jinping afirma que reunificación de China es "inevitable" telesurtv.net Los vínculos entre la isla de Taiwán y China, a la que considera una provincia más bajo su soberanía, se rompieron en 1949.
(2023-12-27). A libertaàßà£o de Maryinka mostra que as tropas russas continuam a avanàßar. globalresearch.ca As recentes notícias sobre a libertaàßà£o de Maryinka mostraram que os russos continuam a avanàßar no campo de batalha, apesar da lentidà£o dos combates. Mais do que isso, a cidade é extremamente estratégica e possibilita o processo de libertaàßà£o total …
(2023-12-27). Declaran alerta en varios estados por tormenta de nieve en EE.UU. telesurtv.net El NWS subrayó que la tormenta se debilitará mientras avanza desde el centro hacia el noreste.
(2023-12-27). Presidente ruso invita a la CEI a apertura de Juegos del Futuro. telesurtv.net Durante una reunión con los miembros de la CEI, Putin dijo que quería invitar a todos a la apertura oficial de la lid en Kazán.
(2023-12-27). Argentina — El camino de la unidad. globalizacion.ca La palabra unidad comenzó a resonar con fuerza en la oposición apenas conocido el DNU de Javier Milei el miércoles de la semana precedente. Por propia necesidad de las fuerzas políticas que enfrentan al oficialismo, pero también por la espontánea…
(2023-12-27). Exvicepresidente ecuatoriano espera respuesta a solicitud de asilo en México. telesurtv.net Glas, alegando sentir en riesgo su seguridad, ingresó el pasado 17 de diciembre a la sede de la embajada mexicana en Quito.
(2023-12-27). Presidente del Congo Democrático lidera conteo de votos electorales. telesurtv.net La República Democrática del Congo es el segundo país más grande del continente africano y tiene una población total de 100 millones de habitantes.
(2023-12-27). Gremios argentinos marchan contra decreto del presidente Milei. telesurtv.net Una declaración leída en el acto llama a Javier Milei: "No se confunda, señor presidente, no somos la casta, somos los trabajadores".
(2023-12-27). Reportan al menos seis muertos por inundaciones en Tailandia. telesurtv.net Además de los fallecidos, en la región de Narathiwat una persona se encuentra desaparecida.
(2023-12-27). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net A más de 80 días de los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza y Cisjordania, las autoridades palestinas han registrado alrededor de 21.000 personas asesinadas.
(2023-12-27). Al menos 18 civiles asesinados por ataque israelí al hospital al-Amal. telesurtv.net Se reportaron bombardeos en la zona central de Gaza, incluidos los campos de refugiados de Bureij y Maghazi.
(2023-12-27). Cientos de migrantes llegan a Lampedusa, Italia, en las últimas 24 horas. telesurtv.net Según informan los medios locales, en las últimas 24 horas, se produjeron 17 desembarcos, cuyos grupos más numerosos estaban formados por bengalíes, egipcios, eritreos, paquistaníes, sirios y etíopes.
(2023-12-27). Las causas de la invasión norteamericana a Panamá (1989). workers.org 
Las causas de la invasión norteamericana a Panamá (1989) Por Olmedo Beluche El autor es un sociólogo marxista panameño. (Tomado del libro: "Diez años de luchas políticas y sociales en Panamá. 1980-1990") Manifestación en Panamá, 20 de diciembre de 2021. El presidente de Estados Unidos, George Bush (padre), justificó la . . . |
(2023-12-27). Exigen justicia para los 43 estudiantes de Ayotzinapa, México. telesurtv.net En el marco de la acción global número 111, los manifestantes acusaron nuevamente al Ejército de no haber brindado toda la información sobre el tema y exigieron la entrega de los archivos.
(2023-12-27). Rusia e India fortalecen relaciones de cooperación. telesurtv.net Ambos cancilleres conversaron también sobre el conflicto en Ucrania, la situación en Afganistán y la región de Asia y el Pacífico.
(2023-12-27). Presidente de Cuba califica a Israel de "Estado terrorista" telesurtv.net La campaña de bombardeos dejó hasta la fecha más de 20.900 muertos y más de 54.900 heridos en el enclave palestino.
(2023-12-27). Elevan a nueve los fallecidos por fuertes tormentas en Australia. telesurtv.net Las lluvias, con vientos de hasta 100 km/h, inundaciones y algunas tormentas de granizo dejaron a más de 124.000 personas sin electricidad.
(2023-12-27). Conmebol da a conocer estadios para Preolímpico en Venezuela. telesurtv.net Según la entidad, los juegos se desarrollarán en el estadio Brígido Iriarte de Caracas, el Misael Delgado de Valencia y el Metropolitano, en Barquisimeto.
(2023-12-27). Venezuela aboga por el fin del genocidio en Palestina por parte de Israel. telesurtv.net "En estas navidades abogamos por el fin del genocidio en Palestina por parte del régimen sionista de Israel", externó la vicemandataria.
(2023-12-27). Reportan nueva interrupción de comunicaciones en Gaza. telesurtv.net La Franja de Gaza se encuentra bajo un completo apagón de comunicaciones por séptima vez en más de 82 días del inicio de la ofensiva genocida de Israel.
(2023-12-27). Irán niega supuesto aumento de producción de uranio enriquecido. telesurtv.net "Estamos llevando a cabo nuestra actividad actual dentro del marco de las regulaciones", afirmó Mohammad Eslami, jefe de la Organización de Energía Atómica de Irán.
(2023-12-27). Agresión israelí contra el sur de Líbano deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net El ataque fue ejecutado sobre las 23H00 (hora local) contra viviendas de civiles ubicadas en la localidad de Bint Jbeil.
(2023-12-27). Intensas precipitaciones afectan varias regiones de Perú. telesurtv.net En la meridional provincia de La Mar, se reportó el desbordamiento de un río en el distrito de Santa Rosa.
2023-12-26: News Headlines
aljazeera.com (2023-12-26). Gaza's orphans: Pain without borders
The pain of Gaza's orphaned children is unimaginable. In their name, we must act now to stop Israel's genocide.
themedialine.org (2023-12-26). Arab League Hails Yemen Agreement as Positive Step Toward Lasting PeaceYemen has been mired in a brutal civil war since 2014, pitting the Houthis against the internationally-recognized government. In 2015, a Saudi Arabia-led coalition intervened to support the Yemeni government, further intensifying the conflict. The Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council and the Houthi group have committed to a nationwide cease-fire, lifting economic restrictions, and engaging in preparations for inclusive UN-led political negotiations.
(2023-12-26). The December Issue Of JOHNSTONE Is Out Now. caitlinjohnstone.com.au This month's issue of JOHNSTONE is dedicated to the Palestinian poet, academic and activist Refaat Alareer who was recently assassinated by a surgical strike on 7 December 2023 as a part of the ongoing genocide and ethnic cleansing attempt being committed in Gaza. In the weeks before his death, he tweeted "If I must die, …
reuters.com (2023-12-26). Explosions reported in Red Sea shipping lane off Yemen coastExplosions in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen were reported on Tuesday after sightings of unmanned aircraft and missiles in two separate incidents, a British maritime authority said. | | Two unmanned aircraft were observed before two explosions occurred 5 nautical miles from a vessel located 50 nautical miles west of Hodeidah on Yemen's west coast
(2023-12-26). As US Veto Power Enables Genocide, There Are Still UN Options to Protect Gaza. truthout.org As Israel continues its genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza — with the death toll now exceeding 20,000 (about 70 percent women and children) — the world seems powerless to stop the slaughter. The Biden administration, Israel's chief enabler, defanged the resolution that was ultimately passed by the UN Security Council on December 22, rendering it merely symbolic. The final resolution calls… |
(2023-12-26). US attacks multiple sites in Iraq as it faces backlash for backing Israeli genocide in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org The Iraqi government condemned the attacks calling it an hostile act and an attack on the country's sovereignty. At least one Iraqi soldier was killed in the attacks and 18 others were wounded…
eng.belta.by (2023-12-26). Lavrov: About 30 countries want to establish partner ties with BRICS"Aside from the countries that have already joined our union, around 30 nations want to establish partner ties with BRICS today," Sergey Lavrov said. According to him, the aspiration of many countries to become closer with the alliance is natural given that BRICS operates on a genuinely democratic and mutually respectful basis.
palestinechronicle.com (2023-12-26). Why Is Israeli Media Suddenly Violating Gag Order on Israeli Military Casualties? – ANALYSIS
(2023-12-26). Palestine Genocide: The Killing of Children and Entire Families Funded by the U.S Congress. globalresearch.ca
english.almanar.com.lb (2023-12-26). Palestinian Resistance Strikes Back: Devastating Losses for Israeli Occupation Forces Invading GazaAl-Qassam Brigades successfully targeted two Israeli Merkava tanks with "Al-Yassin 105" shells, as well as an Israeli troop carrier, resulting in casualties among Israeli occupation soldiers and significant damage to their vehicles. | | Meanwhile, the Al-Quds Brigades engaged in fierce clashes with anti-tank missiles, machine guns, and mortar shells, inflicting further damage on enemy forces. Additionally, the resistance fighters of the Al-Quds Brigades destroyed military concentrations of the Israeli occupation with a barrage of mortar shells. | | In Gaza Strip, Izz al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades showcased scenes of its fighters targeting enemy soldiers and destroying their vehicles.
(2023-12-26). Christmas in Bethlehem 2022 vs 2023. scheerpost.com 
Bethlehem, Palestine. Photo from Flickr by Chris Yunker on June 1, 2008. | By Syeda Maah-Noor Ali / Despite being under occupation, Palestinians resist. They resist yet also welcome worshipers from all over the world, particularly during Christmas and particularly to Bethlehem. Yet this year is different. From resisting and spreading cheer to dejection, the journey has been both short and long. During the genocide inflicte…
outlookindia.com (2023-12-26). Why Houthis Are Lending Helping Hand To Hamas"The aim is to put as much pressure as possible to get Israel to agree to a ceasefire. By getting all the Shia groups to aim at Israeli and American interests, at a basic low-intensity attrition attacks to bring home to the international community that the entire Middle East can get out of hand if the war does not stop," says Talmiz Ahmad an Indian diplomat and scholar. None of the groups – Houthis, Hezbollah, or the militants in Iraq are using the more sophisticated weapons they have in their arsenal, says Ambassador Ahmad. They merely want to give a preview of what can happen if Israel continues the carnage.
(2023-12-26). Gaza Facing a Christmas Genocide. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). Israel Will Deny Visas for Some UN Officials Following Criticism of War on Gaza. truthout.org Israel's foreign ministry said Monday it would deny visas for multiple United Nations employees after officials and agencies within the world body — including a panel on which an Israeli expert accused the country of genocide — continued their sharp criticism of the war on Gaza. "I instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs not to extend the visa of one of the organization's employees in Israel… |
(2023-12-26). Free Khalida Jarrar! Palestinian feminist, leftist and scholar seized by occupation forces. samidoun.net 
Khalida Jarrar, the Palestinian feminist, leftist, and scholar was seized from her home in El-Bireh, occupied Palestine, in the morning hours of 26 December 2023 as part of mass arrests by Zionist forces in the West Bank of occupied Palestine during the genocide in Gaza. Jarrar is currently a scholar and researcher at the Muwatin …
(2023-12-26). Australia's military ties to the Israeli Defense Forces. peoplesdispatch.org In the midst of Israel's relentless mass destruction and ethnic cleansing of Gaza, it is urgent to know which Australian manufactured weapons, parts and 'defense' systems are being used by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Federal and state governments, numerous Australian universities, and Australian companies have direct ties to high-profile weapons manufacturers that are aiding …
(2023-12-26). Headlines for December 26, 2023. democracynow.org Hundreds of Palestinian Civilians Killed as Israel Steps Up Attacks on Gaza Strip, Israel PM Netanyahu Says Gaza Assault "Isn't Close to Finished", U.N. Security Council Passes Watered-Down Gaza Aid Resolution Following U.S. Veto Threat, Baghdad Condemns U.S. Strikes on Northern Iraq, Says Civilians Among the Dead, Israel Assassinates Senior Adviser to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps in Syria, Pope Calls for Gaza Ceasefire as Palestinians Cancel Christmas Celebrations in Bethlehem, Ukraine Weighs Lowering Age of Conscription as It Seeks Half-Million More Soldiers, Jailed Kremlin Critic Al…
(2023-12-26). Democracy Now! 2023-12-26 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 26, 2023; "Christ in the Rubble": Watch Palestinian Pastor Deliver Powerful Christmas Sermon from Bethlehem; Christmas in Palestine: Bethlehem Reverend Slams West for Praising Prince of Peace & Beating Drums of War; Labor Demands a Ceasefire: UAW, Electrical & Postal Workers Call for Israel's Assault on Gaza to End | Headlines for December 26, 2023; "Christ in the Rubble": Watch Palestinian Pastor Deliver Powerful Christmas Sermon from Bethlehem; Christmas in Palestine: Bethlehem Reverend Slams West for Praising Prince of Peace & Beating Drums of War; Labor Deman…
(2023-12-26). Labor & Palestine: Jeff Schuhrke & Bill Fletcher on How U.S. Unions Are Responding to War in Gaza. democracynow.org Part 2 of our conversation with longtime trade unionist Bill Fletcher and labor historian Jeff Schuhrke about union calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, the 2024 election and more. | Part 2 of our conversation with longtime trade unionist Bill Fletcher and labor historian Jeff Schuhrke about union calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, the 2024 election and more.
(2023-12-26). Palestina Martoriata. A Natale Ancora Bombe sui Campi Profughi Dà di Gaza. Respinto il Piano di Pace Egiziano. globalresearch.ca Nel giorno del Natale cristiano cattolico, Israele non ferma le sue bombe e devasta con un raid aereo il campo profughi di Maghazi. | NATALE A GAZA: ANCORA COLPITI CIVILI PALESTINESI: | Il campo si trova al centro della Striscia di …
(2023-12-26). Sloughing from Guernica to Gaza to be Born. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). War on Gaza, "Weaponizing Anti-Semitism": Invoking the Holocaust to Justify Israeli War Crimes Dishonours Its Victims. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). "Shrouded in Secrecy": The Companies Profiting from Israel's 2023 Attack on Gaza. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). Dozens of Elderly Gazans 'Executed' by Israeli Troops. Euro-Med Monitor. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). Gaza War: The Latest Ceasefire Negotiations. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). US intervention in UN resolution escalates Israeli assault on Gaza. nationofchange.org The recent escalation in Gaza, resulting from Israel's intensified military actions, has led to a significant increase in civilian casualties and displacement.
(2023-12-26). Gaza hospital raid questioned amid discrepancies in Israeli claims. nationofchange.org As the global community grapples with the implications of these actions, the need for transparency and accountability in conflict zones becomes increasingly apparent.
(2023-12-26). Netanyahu intends to force out Palestinians from Gaza Strip. plenglish.com Ramallah, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the statements of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several members of his party regarding actions to ease the displacement of civilians from the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-26). Egypt continues to act as mediator in resolving crises, conflicts in 2023 despite economic challenges. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO | Xinhua | Despite the multiple economic challenges it faced in 2023, Egypt continued to play an active peacemaking role in maintaining security and stability in the Middle East. Surrounded by crises and conflicts in its neighboring countries and regions, including Libya, Sudan and the Gaza Strip, Egypt acted as a major mediator in …
(2023-12-26). War on Gaza: The Palestinian family 'executed' in their home by Israeli forces. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: The Palestinian family 'executed' in their home by Israeli forces | Witnesses increasingly report deliberate and indiscriminate Israeli shooting of civilians, including pregnant women | Tue, 12/26/2023 – 15: 49 | Married couple Fatima and Ahmed al-Khaldi, who were killed by Israeli forces in Gaza City on 21 December 2023, pictured with their two sons, Adam (L) and Faisal (…
(2023-12-26). War on Gaza: Traumatised Palestinian medical workers provide relief to Israel's victims. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Traumatised Palestinian medical workers provide relief to Israel's victims | At a clinic in the Maghazi refugee camp, a recent graduate volunteers as a clerk and a mother of three serves as its sole doctor | Tue, 12/26/2023 – 12: 31 | Palestinians mourn those killed in an Israeli strike on Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza on Christmas Eve (AFP/Mahmud Hams) | Nesma Abu Musameh never imagin…
(2023-12-26). Labor & Palestine: Jeff Schuhrke & Bill Fletcher on How U.S. Unions Are Responding to War in Gaza. democracynow.org Part 2 of our conversation with longtime trade unionist Bill Fletcher and labor historian Jeff Schuhrke about union calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, the 2024 election and more. | Part 2 of our conversation with longtime trade unionist Bill Fletcher and labor historian Jeff Schuhrke about union calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, the 2024 election and more.
(2023-12-26). Democracy Now! 2023-12-26 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 26, 2023; "Christ in the Rubble": Watch Palestinian Pastor Deliver Powerful Christmas Sermon from Bethlehem; Christmas in Palestine: Bethlehem Reverend Slams West for Praising Prince of Peace & Beating Drums of War; Labor Demands a Ceasefire: UAW, Electrical & Postal Workers Call for Israel's Assault on Gaza to End | Headlines for December 26, 2023; "Christ in the Rubble": Watch Palestinian Pastor Deliver Powerful Christmas Sermon from Bethlehem; Christmas in Palestine: Bethlehem Reverend Slams West for Praising Prince of Peace & Beating Drums of War; Labor Deman…
(2023-12-26). Israeli Airstrikes Kill 76 Members of One Gaza Family. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-26). Israel Expands Assault on Gaza After the US Weakens UN Resolution. truthout.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that his nation's forces will be expanding their assault on the Gaza Strip in the coming days after the U.S. weakened a United Nations Security Council resolution that originally aimed to pursue a stop to the fighting. Over just the past 24 hours, the Israeli military — armed to the teeth by the U.S. — has killed more than 250 people in the… |
(2023-12-26). The Problem With Israel's Military. sonar21.com 
Israel has enjoyed an undeserved reputation as an exceptional military power. The reality of Israel's military readiness is being exposed as it struggles to gain control of Gaza. Israel is relying on its air force to carry out relentless bombing of civilian areas while its ground forces are meeting stiff resistance from Palestinian fighters. Israel's big problem is that it relies heavily on reserve forces. Please take a look at the ages and ranks of some recent Israeli Occupation Force soldiers killed in action in Gaza. It is quite revealing: Staff Sgt. David Bogdanovskyi, 19, of the Combat Engineering Cor…
(2023-12-26). War on Gaza: Netanyahu looking for countries 'to absorb' ethnically cleansed Palestinians. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-12-26). War on Gaza: Israeli forces round up stripped Palestinian men and children at stadium. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-12-26). War on Gaza: Palestinian doctor asks Biden how 'many more need to die' before US demands ceasefire. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-12-26). War on Gaza: Top Netanyahu adviser due in Washington after Israel rejects US post-war plan. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Top Netanyahu adviser due in Washington after Israel rejects US post-war plan | Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer expected to discuss new phase of Israeli offensive and arms shipments | Tue, 12/26/2023 – 17: 18 | Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer attends a special session of the Knesset in Jerusalem on 29 December 2022 (AFP) | A close adviser to Israeli Prime M…
(2023-12-26). The War in Gaza: It's Not About Hamas. It's About Demographics. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). Around 21,000 deaths in Gaza due to Israeli bombings. plenglish.com The spokesman of Gaza ¥s Health Ministry Ashraf Al-Qudra said this figure of victims surged after 241 civilians were killed in previous 24 hours, while 382 others were injured. | Israel's nonstop bombings over Gaza also ravaged nearly half of houses in Gaza, while some two million people were forced to be displaced. | According to newspaper reports, Israeli fighter planes on Tuesday dropped explosive devices over several areas of the city of Khan Yunis, in southern Gaza. | Despite international pressure, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently warned that the war on Palestine will not stop in 2024…
(2023-12-26). France urges Israel to protect Palestinians in Gaza Strip. plenglish.com In a statement, France ¥s Foreign Ministry expressed its deepest concern over Israel's announcement that it will extend and intensify its military operations in Gaza, where over 20,000 civilians are being reported dead, many of them children. | Israel ¥s systematic bombings have already left numerous civilian victims in recent days, warned Paris while reiterating its call for an immediate truce leading to a cease-fire. | According to the text, the framework of international humanitarian law imposes the clear principles of distinction, necessity, proportionality and precaution, Israel must adhere to. | Sin…
(2023-12-26). Turkish President Erdogan pledges ongoing support for oppressed, especially in Gaza. muslimmirror.com ANKARA : Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday expressed the nation's enduring commitment to support the oppressed, particularly in the besieged Gaza Strip. At a ceremony in Ankara commemorating poet Mehmet Akif Ersoy, who wrote the words of Türkiye's national anthem, Erdogan said: "We will continue to cry out in Akif's language for those …
(2023-12-26). Unions Increasingly Condemn Israeli Occupation and Call for Gaza Ceasefire. truthout.org Unions across the United States have begun to shift from a long history of supporting Israel to condemning the Israeli occupation of Palestine amid growing calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, where Israel's 80-day assault has killed over 20,000 people. As ceasefire demands from teachers to Starbucks workers are published across the country and a major march led in part by union organizers in New York… |
(2023-12-26). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 81: WHO says Gaza's health system is being 'decimated' by Israeli bombardment. mondoweiss.net
(2023-12-26). "Christ in the Rubble": Watch Palestinian Pastor Deliver Powerful Christmas Sermon from Bethlehem. democracynow.org 
In the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, city and church leaders canceled all Christmas festivities this year to mourn the more than 20,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza. We feature the Christmas sermon, "Christ in the Rubble: A Liturgy of Lament," delivered Saturday by Reverend Munther Isaac at the landmark Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, which has received international attention for a nativity scene depicting the figure of baby Jesus in a keffiyeh, surrounded by rubble. "If Jesus were to be born today, he would be born under the rubble in Gaza," prea…
(2023-12-26). Christmas in Palestine: Bethlehem Reverend Slams West for Praising Prince of Peace & Beating Drums of War. democracynow.org 
Through the Christmas holiday, Israel continued its relentless bombardment and siege of the Gaza Strip that has seen over 20,000 Palestinians killed. In the West Bank, we speak with Reverend Munther Isaac, pastor at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, which canceled Christmas festivities in the storied birthplace of Jesus to mourn the deaths in Gaza and received worldwide attention for their nativity scene depicting the baby Jesus surrounded by rubble. "Christianity started here and never ceased to exist here," says Isaac. "This is what Christmas is in Palestine: displaced families, de…
(2023-12-26). Labor Demands a Ceasefire: UAW, Electrical & Postal Workers Call for Israel's Assault on Gaza to End. democracynow.org 
Unions across the United States have begun to shift from a long history of supporting Israel to condemning the Israeli occupation of Palestine amid growing calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, where Israel's 80-day assault has killed over 20,000 people. As ceasefire demands from teachers to Starbucks workers are published across the country and a major march led in part by union organizers in New York called on members of Congress to stop taking campaign cash from pro-Israel lobbyists, Democracy Now! speaks with longtime trade unionist Bill Fletcher and labor historian Jeff Schuhrke about the United States labor…
(2023-12-26). Israeli Airstrikes Kill 76 Members of One Gaza Family. scheerpost.com Gathering and support for Gaza children via Wikimedia Commons By Brett Wilkins / Common Dreams Gaza officials said Saturday that Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City killed 76 members of an extended family in one of the deadliest attacks of a war one expert called "one of the most intense civilian punishment campaigns in history." Health and civil …
(2023-12-26). Operation Al-Aqsa Storm: Reasons and consequences for Gaza, Al-Quds and the region. uwidata.com The Palestinian-Israeli war, which began with Hamas' Al-Aqsa Storm operation on 7 October, continues. The main dynamics of the war have become relatively evident: What is Hamas' resistance plan in Gaza and is it succeeding? What is the ultimate goal of Israel's attacks on Gaza? Will Egypt be willing to accept Gazans into Sinai? What …
(2023-12-26). Classroom massacre: Survivors say Israel executed innocents in Gaza school. aljazeera.com At least seven bodies of displaced Palestinians 'shot point-blank' were recovered at the Shadia Abu Ghazala School.
(2023-12-26). 'We cry for Palestine': Indonesian homemakers mobilise support for 'family'. aljazeera.com They're raising funds for Gaza, rallying against the war and educating young Indonesians about the conflict.
(2023-12-26). Israeli bombing of Gaza home kills journalist, family. aljazeera.com Eighteen people were killed in an Israeli bombing that targeted the Khalifa family home in the Nuseirat refugee camp.
(2023-12-26). Casualties In Israeli Aggression On Gaza Reaches Over 20,600 Martyrs #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Peninsula) QNA Gaza: The number of casualties of the ongoing Israeli occupation's aggression against the Gaza Strip since October 7 has risen to 20,674 martyrs and 54,536 wounded. | In …
(2023-12-26). Pope says children dying in Gaza are the "little Jesuses of today": Day 79. israelpalestinenews.org Pope Francis speaks about Palestine on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; deadly airstrikes in Gaza, raids in West Bank; another video released of stripped Palestinian hostages…
(2023-12-26). Israel PM Says No Peace Until Hamas Destroyed. latintimes.com The declarations came as the World Health Organization on Monday reported "harrowing" accounts of entire families killed from Christmas Eve strikes on a refugee camp in Gaza.
(2023-12-26). Netherlands stands for 8,000 massacred Palestinian babies in touching gesture. ummid.com In a touching display of solidarity, the Olive Tree Planting Foundation under the patronage of Esther van der Most Thursday December 20, 2023 mobilised at the iconic Binnenrotte Square in Rotterdam over 8,000 pairs of shoes each symbolizing a Palestinian child killed by the Israeli Occupation Forces in Gaza.
(2023-12-26). Angelina Jolie exposes 'ugly reality' of global affairs, days after condemning killings in Gaza. ummid.com About two months after condemning the massacre of Palestinians in Gaza without mincing words, Hollywood actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie exposed the 'ugly reality' of global affairs, also saying all talks of human rights are farce and the world is actually ruled by business interests.
(2023-12-26). Ask AI 'What would Jesus do in Gaza?' The Answer is… ummid.com If Jesus Christ were physically present in Gaza right now, walking among the suffering people trapped in this tiny, impoverished strip of land, what would he say and do? Read More…
(2023-12-26). US again stops UNSC from taking Gaza ceasefire resolution. ummid.com Continuing its support for the Israeli massacre of Palestinians, the United States once again stopped the UN Security Council from taking a resolution demanding ceasefire and end of the inhuman Zionist offensive in Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-26). 'Kashmir will become Gaza if India…,' warns Farooq Abdullah. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Network National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has lashed out at the Narendra Modi government for its hesitation in engaging in peace talks with neighbouring Pakistan. Abdullah emphasized the importance of resolving bilateral issues between India and Pakistan through dialogue, echoing the sentiments of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Speaking to ANI, …
(2023-12-26). Turkish President Erdogan pledges ongoing support for oppressed, especially in Gaza. muslimmirror.com ANKARA : Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday expressed the nation's enduring commitment to support the oppressed, particularly in the besieged Gaza Strip. At a ceremony in Ankara commemorating poet Mehmet Akif Ersoy, who wrote the words of Türkiye's national anthem, Erdogan said: "We will continue to cry out in Akif's language for those …
(2023-12-26). Yemen's Solidarity With Palestine Makes It a Key Player in Axis of Resistance. orinocotribune.com By Xavier Villar — Dec 24, 2023 | Yemen has emerged as a key player in the Axis of Resistance after a string of daring attacks on Israel-linked vessels in the Red Sea in solidarity with the oppressed people in the besieged Gaza Strip. | The Arab country has made it clear that these actions will continue until the Israeli regime ends its aggression and blockade of the coastal territory where the worst humanitarian crisis is unfolding. | A senior member of the Ansarallah resistance movement in a recent interview said Yemen "will not abandon the Palestinian cause, regardless of threats coming from the United St…
(2023-12-26). Auschwitz museum denounces Israeli mayor's Gaza remarks as "sick" and "hateful. nationofchange.org Tension mounts as auschwitz museum rebukes israeli mayor's controversial remarks on gaza, igniting global outcry over the ethics of war rhetoric.
(2023-12-26). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 81: WHO says Gaza's health system is being 'decimated' by Israeli bombardment. mondoweiss.net 
UN and WHO officials report horrific stories of Palestinian survivors of Israeli bombings in Al-Maghazi refugee camp, while Yahya Sinwar says Hamas fighters are inflicting heavy damage to Israeli forces. In Hebron, the Israeli army kills two people.
(2023-12-26). Why the Palestinian Authority's Biggest Claim is a Lie. libya360.wordpress.com Sami Al-Arian Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas chairs a meeting of the executive committee of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) in the city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on 25 December 2023 (Thaer Ghanaim/AFP) If the only thing PA officials could cite for the disastrous Oslo process is false, why would Palestinians accept them…
(2023-12-26). War Crimes Beyond Description: Israel Raids Hospital, Shoots Doctors, Bulldozes Bodies, … globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). This Entrepreneur Did His Homework On Airport Restaurants. Next Came The Profits. moguldom.com Randy Hazelton, CEO of H&H Hospitality, is a testament to the power of learning from past failures. His journey from bankruptcy to building a thriving business in the competitive world of airport restaurants is a story of determination and strategic thinking. Hazelton did his homework and turned his airport restaurant venture into a multi-million-dollar success. …
(2023-12-26). Approaches Decreased EHR Time for Primary Care Clinicians. jamanetwork.com Factors such as team collaboration on orders and the presence of a clinic pharmacy technician to help with medication refills might reduce the amount of time primary care practice (PCP) clinicians spend on the electronic health record (EHR) during and after typical work hours, according to 2021 data from 307 US physicians from 31 primary care clinics at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. The research appeared in JAMA Network Open.
(2023-12-26). Hospital Adverse Events and Patient Outcomes Associated With Private Equity Acquisition. jamanetwork.com This observation study examines changes in hospital-acquired adverse events (or conditions) and hospitalization outcomes associated with private equity acquisition among Medicare beneficiaries treated at private equity—acquired hospitals compared with events and outcomes among Medicare beneficiaries treated at control hospitals.
(2023-12-26). Changes to Nonauthor Collaborator Names. jamanetwork.com The Original Investigation titled "Effect of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor and Angiotensin Receptor Blocker Initiation on Organ Support—Free Days in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19: A Randomized Clinical Trial," published on April 11, 2023, has been updated to fix the spelling of names in a supplement (Alessandro Belletti, Alessandra Bonaccorso, Claudia Costantino, Ashlish Dawda, Pierre-Yves Egreteau, Nasir Khoso, Sven Laudi, Juan Martin-Lazaro, Jack Richecoeur, L. Roebers, Giovanna Russelli, Patrica Thompson, and Harald Verheij are the correct spellings. L. Roebers was missing from original a…
(2023-12-26). Revisions to Nonauthor Collaborator Names. jamanetwork.com The Original Investigation titled "Intravenous Vitamin C for Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19: Two Harmonized Randomized Clinical Trials," published on November 14, 2023, has been updated to fix the spelling of names in a supplement (Alessandro Belletti, Alessandra Bonaccorso, Claudia Costantino, Ashlish Dawda, Pierre-Yves Egreteau, Nasir Khoso, Sven Laudi, Juan Martin-Lazaro, Jack Richecoeur, L. Roebers, Giovanna Russelli, Patrica Thompson, and Harald Verheij are the correct spellings). This article was corrected online.
(2023-12-26). US Launches Airstrikes Against Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq, Injuring Civilians. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon said it launched airstrikes in Iraq on Monday night, targeting three facilities used by the Shia militia Kataib Hezbollah and its affiliates after a drone attack on a US base wounded three American troops, leaving one in critical condition. The Iraqi government strongly condemned the US airstrikes as "an unacceptable violation of Iraqi …
(2023-12-26). US launches strikes on Iraq over drone attack blamed on Iran-backed forces. aljazeera.com White House says strikes targeted three sites used by Kataeb Hezbollah and other Iran-affiliated groups in Iraq.
(2023-12-26). 2023 to Go Down as 'One of the Most Difficult' Years for Children Worldwide: UNICEF. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). Pakistan's Strategic Move: Navigating BRICS Membership. infobrics.org The recent announcement by the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan regarding its application to join the BRICS group marks a significant geopolitical development. As the decision now rests with the existing BRICS members, including Pakistan's historical rival, India. The move underscores Islamabad's recognition of the group's escalating influence amid rapidly evolving regional and global geopolitics…
(2023-12-26). Will the Russians use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine? gilbertdoctorow.com Until a few days ago, I regularly dismissed as utterly fanciful and propagandistic in intent all suggestions in Western media that Russia might deploy nuclear weapons in their ongoing war on Ukraine. The notion was put forward by Washington in support of the narrative that Russia was losing the war and could 'go nuclear' to …
(2023-12-26). The Houthis Take on the Empire. libya360.wordpress.com Renee Parsons While it is astounding that one small, feisty Arab tribe in the nation of Yemen has shown the mega-world how to creatively stand up to the Hegemon without threatening nuclear weapons, without initiating direct military conflict and yet achieve their goals — what is even more astounding is that the Houthis are not the least…
(2023-12-26). Ukraine has civil rights problems that relegate Russians to second-class status — US expert. infobrics.org Even after peace is achieved, as long as the Russian minority remains marginalized in Ukraine and as long as NATO expansion goes on, there will still be room for tension and conflict – internally and internationally. It is about time we have a wide and honest discussion about post-Maidan Ukraine.
(2023-12-26). Pressley Bill Would Classify Discriminatory Book Bans as Civil Rights Violations. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-26). Turkey's parliamentary committee advances Sweden's Nato accession. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey's parliamentary committee advances Sweden's Nato accession | Erdogan has called for a "simultaneous" sale of F-16s to Turkey by the US as it agrees to Sweden's Nato accession | Tue, 12/26/2023 – 19: 52 | Hungarian President Katalin Novak welcomes Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan prior a welcoming ceremony with military honours at the Heroes' Square in Budapest, Hungary, on 18 December 2023…
(2023-12-26). China urges India for fairness for its companies. ecns.cn China on Monday urged India to provide a fair, just, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for its companies after two employees working for Chinese smartphone vendor Vivo's India unit were reportedly arrested by India's Enforcement Directorate.
(2023-12-26). Turkey's Parliament Set To Debate Sweden NATO Bid. latintimes.com The Turkish parliament was Tuesday set to resume debate on approving Sweden's bid to join NATO, a thorny issue that was further complicated after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan linked it to Ankara's request for F-16 fighter jets from its ally the United States.
(2023-12-26). Zebra boxing club to host Mando memorial fight for academy fundraising. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | December 30th, 2023 will mark three years since the former bomber's captain Isaac Ssenyange alias Zebra Mando was gunned down by officers under the Joint Ant-Terrorism Task Force (JATT). Zebra met his death on December 30, 2020, outside his residence in St. Francis Zone, Bwaise III Parish, Kawempe division. He was …
(2023-12-26). Samsung Galaxy S24 advanced AI features, specs leaked. ummid.com Samsung is launching its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered smartphone Galaxy S24 at 'Samsung Galaxy Unpacked' event on January 18, 2024, the phone maker has officially confirmed.
(2023-12-26). BRICS-Led Dedollarization Should Alarm the US, Former State Dept. Official Says. infobrics.org US policymakers should be concerned about a BRICS-led dedollarization, Thomas Hill wrote for the Atlantic Council…
(2023-12-26). Why Expansion of BRICS Is So Profound for the Global Economy. infobrics.org The enlarged grouping accounts for almost 37% of world's GDP if one uses the purchasing power parity measurement method, while the G7 represents just 30%…
(2023-12-26). Forced recruitment could provoke civil war, says former Ukrainian presidential adviser. infobrics.org Ukrainian elite continue to hold delusional beliefs despite Western support exhausting.
(2023-12-26). Terrible winter for Ukraine, warns French former high-ranking military officer. infobrics.org According to the ex-commander of the General Staff of the French Air Force, Ukraine is going through serious difficulties during this season, and only in the best case scenario it will be able to defend its positions.
(2023-12-26). Is Kiev regime now killing foreign journalists to hide its corruption. infobrics.org Mohammed Al-Alawi "dared" to do his job and investigate the villa scandal. It seems that he really hit the hornet's nest by revealing this information, as several news outlets reported that he was found dead near the El Hadaba road in Hurghada. Local police said that his body had numerous abrasions, fractures, bruises and a traumatic brain injury. The investigation has so far concluded that al-Alawi was beaten to death.
(2023-12-26). Serbian official denounces main goal of recent riots. plenglish.com Belgrade, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) Alexander Vulin, former head of the Security and Information Agency of Serbia (BIA, intelligence and counterintelligence), denounced the main objective of the recent riots in Belgrade, the Tanjug agency reported.
(2023-12-26). Blood and Hyacinths: The Human Condition in Poetry. jamanetwork.com "Browsing the Journal of Gastrointestinal Distress" might seem an odd title for a poem, but not one written to honor the acclaimed Serbian American poet Charles Simic, who died in January 2023. Simic's poetry was colored by his early years in then-Yugoslavia amidst the specter of bloody political oppression, and was also distinctly American in its belief that art could be liberating. Thus "Browsing" tells of hyacinths planted among lyrically inscribed gravestones, the first in a series of juxtapositions that suggest beauty amidst darkness. Similarly, the speaker's fascination with the strange loveliness of the bo…
(2023-12-26). 2023 in review: Latin America's key events. america.cgtn.com 
As 2023 draws to a close, there has been no shortage of news in Latin America from climate natural disasters to the migrant crisis, and political shifts that are changing the continent. | CGTN's Dan Collyns looks back on an eventful year.
(2023-12-26). About 19 percent of Dominicans live abroad. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) About 19 percent of Dominicans live abroad, mainly in the United States and Europe, while the immigrant population in the country accounts four percent of the total, it was reported on Monday.
(2023-12-26). NY Governor Hochul Vetoes Wrongful Conviction, Immigrant Rights Bills. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-26). Migrant caravan advances north as U.S. officials head to Mexico. devdiscourse.com Thousands of migrants and asylum seekers moved slowly north across the southern Mexican state of Chiapas on Tuesday in a caravan hoping to reach the U.S. border, one day before top U.S. officials planned to visit Mexico to discuss migration.
(2023-12-26). Plane Full Of Indians Flying To Nicaragua To Enter The US, Raises New Immigration Worries. latintimes.com Indian nationals mostly from the western Gujarat state and working in the UAE formed the majority of those onboard the flight. They were flying to Nicaragua to migrate to the U.S. or Canada, reports said.
(2023-12-26). Top Latin Times Stories in 2023: Politics and Immigration for U.S. Latinos. latintimes.com 2023 has been a year of milestones and challenges for Latinos in the U.S.
(2023-12-26). 22 States to Ring In New Year With Minimum Wage Increases. truthout.org Nearly two dozen states and several municipalities across the U.S. are set to increase their minimum wage levels for workers in the new year. Sixty-five jurisdictions in total, including 22 states, will see minimum wage increases starting on that date. A majority of those jurisdictions will see their rates go up to or higher than $15 per hour. Three other states, as well as 22 other localities… |
(2023-12-26). Construction worker killed, another injured as lift malfunctions in Delhi's Narela. devdiscourse.com A labourer was killed and another suffered injuries in outer Delhi's Narela area after a lift of an under-construction building malfunctioned, police said on Tuesday.
(2023-12-26). Israeli Airstrike in Syria Kills Senior Iranian IRGC Commander. news.antiwar.com A senior member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was killed by an Israeli airstrike in Damascus on Monday, according to Iranian media, and Tehran is vowing that it will respond. The IRGC commander, Seyyed Razi Mousavi, was serving as a military advisor in Syria and was once a close confidant of IRGC Quds …
(2023-12-26). Massacre in Maghazi . electronicintifada.net An Israeli airstrike kills at least 70 people.
(2023-12-26). Iraq: One killed and 18 wounded in US strikes on pro-Iran military sites. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-12-26). Israel will pay heavy price for killing Brig Gen Mousavi: Iran President. muslimmirror.com Tel Aviv : Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that Israel will pay a heavy price for killing Brig Gen Razi Mousavi of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in an airstrike in Syria. "Without a doubt, this action is another sign of frustration, helplessness, and incapacity of the usurping Zionist regime in the region," the …
(2023-12-26). Eight Civilians Killed In Turkish Strikes On Syria: Monitor, Media. latintimes.com On Saturday, Turkey announced a new wave of air strikes in retaliation for two separate attacks on its bases in northern Iraq that killed 12 soldiers, which Ankara blamed on Kurdish militants.
(2023-12-26). Israel will pay heavy price for killing Brig Gen Mousavi: Iran President. muslimmirror.com Tel Aviv : Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that Israel will pay a heavy price for killing Brig Gen Razi Mousavi of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in an airstrike in Syria. "Without a doubt, this action is another sign of frustration, helplessness, and incapacity of the usurping Zionist regime in the region," the …
(2023-12-26). María Corina Machado Minimizes Opposition's Role in Alex Saab's Liberation. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( President Nicolas Maduro's administration has achieved recent political victories, resulting in the release of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab and the public recognition of President Nicolás Maduro to Ge…
(2023-12-26). Which Coastal State Will Provide The Sahelian Confederation With Reliable Access To The Sea? thealtworld.com Nigeria can always return to blackmailing that bloc on whatever pretext, while Mauritania lacks the infrastructure to facilitate this, and Morocco is unlikely to resolve its dispute with the Polisario Front. Trans-Saharan trade can't be conducted at scale even though some limited amount thereof could still serve as a lifeline if needed, which in turn disqualifies Algeria and Libya in any theoretical scenario, thus further reaffirming the importance of Guinea playing this role. |
(2023-12-26). US War on Terror against Houthis is smoke and mirrors. peoplesdispatch.org The US and Israel are desperate to rope in India in their upcoming ill-fated 'war on terror' against Yemen, a civilisational state, so as to give their risky enterprise a regional habitation and name…
(2023-12-26). Thailand's Kra Land Bridge (Might) Reshape Asia. thealtworld.com Thailand's government has put together a serious proposal to build a land bridge across the Thai Kra Isthmus connecting ports on either side, providing an alternative for maritime shipping transiting the Malacca Strait, saving several days of travel in the process. | The project, if completed, would transform Asia's economic and even security architecture. The land bridge, along with the still-under-construction Thai-Chinese high-speed railway, would solidify Thailand's role as a regional logistics hub connecting the Indian Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, and also moving freight and people from across Southeast Asi…
(2023-12-26). Massacre in Maghazi. electronicintifada.net
(2023-12-26). Refaat Alareer set us a hard task: to find hope. electronicintifada.net A tribute to an extraordinary teacher.
(2023-12-26). Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. liberationnews.org 
The future for the Democratic Republic of Congo is no doubt rocky in the near term, but the emergence of greater energy and organization in the fight against neocolonialism offers hope for the future.
(2023-12-26). Australia's military ties to the Israeli Defense Forces. peoplesdispatch.org
(2023-12-26). Nordic countries surrender their historic neutrality and sign military deals with the United States. peoplesdispatch.org In less than a month, the US has signed three separate defense agreements with countries like Sweden, Finland, and Denmark, to ramp up the militarization in the Nordic region…
(2023-12-26). US War on Terror against Houthis is smoke and mirrors. peoplesdispatch.org The United States hosted the first meeting of the new working group on terrorism in the Quad format in Honolulu, Hawaii, on December 19-21. The QUAD working group on terrorism was constituted in March at the foreign minister-level meeting in New Delhi hosted by Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The joint statement issued after the March …
(2023-12-26). How does Santos the phony phony differ from Trump the genuine phony? nationofchange.org Imitating Trump's illusion of invulnerability does not protect one against self-destruction.
(2023-12-26). EU, U.S. support for Ukraine tends to fade. ecns.cn The United States and the European Union have both failed recently to pass the aid package for Ukraine due to internal divisions, and 2024 is certain to be tougher for Ukraine, which is already in a dire economic situation, analysts said.
(2023-12-26). Shoigu: Russian Armed Forces stopped the Ukrainian counteroffensive. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Armed Forces accomplished the main task of 2023 by stopping the advance of the Ukrainian counteroffensive, stated the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Sergei Shoigu.
(2023-12-26). Ukraine Cannot Mobilise 500,000 Soldiers While Artillery Shortage Compounds Problems. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). Ukraine-Russia war drags on into 2024. aljazeera.com Ukraine ends year disappointed by stalemate with Russia, and anxious about aid from allies.
(2023-12-26). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 671. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 671st day, these are the main developments.
(2023-12-26). Ukraine claims to have destroyed Russian ship in Crimea attack. aljazeera.com Air force says Crimea attack destroyed the Novocherkassk, which it said was being used to transport drones.
(2023-12-26). Ukraine proposes lowering age for military conscription from 27 to 25. aljazeera.com Draft bill proposed as military looks for hundreds of thousands of new recruits in its fight to eject Russia.
(2023-12-26). Ukraine War Day #671: Celebrity Orgy Shocks Moscow! — Part I. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
"O impious table! spread by impious hands!" | John Wilson, City of the Plague | Dear Readers: | Russian soldiers on the front lines But yalensis, isn't this type of story beneath you?‚…
(2023-12-26). The Israel Lobby Embarks on a Course of Lies and Crimes to Push More War, Based on a False Narrative of October 7 (10/7). globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). The Yemeni Houthis Take on the Empire. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). What Did Russia Destroy at Starokonstantinov Airbase? "High Priority Targets". SAM Systems Destroyed. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). Journalists and Reporters Who Were Mandated COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines, "Died Suddenly" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). Yemen's Houthis Have "Biden by the Shorthairs". Disruption of the Most Important Maritime Trading Routes. Potential Shock to the Global Economy. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). With Hearing Set, Time for Biden to Drop Assange Charges. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). Yemen Resistance Remains Defiant as Pentagon Escalates Tensions in Red Sea. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). Jesus of Palestine: "For Unto Us a Child Is Born …" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). New Study Recommends Six COVID-19 mRNA Jabs for Pregnant Women. CDC Now Pushing Four Jabs: COVID, RSV, DTaP, Flu. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). Disruption in Maritime Trade Routes from the Black Sea to the Red Sea Triggers Crisis of the World Economy. Escalation, from Israel-Palestine War into Iran-US War? globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). Red Sea Military Deployments on Behalf of Washington: Canberra Says No. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). Selected Articles: Sacred Tree or Paradise Tree? The Christmas Tree and Nature. globalresearch.ca 
By It is believed that December 25 became the date for Christ's birth "to coincide with existing pagan festivals honouring Saturn (the Roman …
(2023-12-26). 'Unprecedented' Scale of Human Devastation in 2023, Says Red Cross. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). In Memory of Robert Solow. cepr.net We were honored to have Robert Solow as a member of our Advisory Board at the Center for Economic and Policy Research for more than a decade. Professor Solow was a brilliant economist, who broke ground in many areas of the discipline. While he was a great mathematician, he always viewed economics as a way …
(2023-12-26). Iowa declines federal summer food aid, sparking backlash. nationofchange.org Critics argue that the state's stance implies mistrust in low-income families' ability to make healthy food choices for their children, which they consider demeaning and counterproductive.
(2023-12-26). Gambling Companies Partner With Hip-Hop Artists: A Predatory Drain On Black America's Wallet? moguldom.com The intersection of hip-hop culture and the gambling industry has become increasingly pronounced in recent years, with more and more rappers delving into the world of sportsbooks and casinos. While this partnership may seem innocuous at first glance, it raises important questions about the impact on their fans, particularly within Black America. Since the Supreme …
(2023-12-26). Red Sea Deployments: Canberra Says No. dissidentvoice.org The failure of the United States to convince the Australian government to send one vessel to aid coalition efforts to deter Houthi disruption of international shipping in the Red Sea was a veritable storm whipped up in a teacup. The entire exercise, dressed as an international mission titled Operation Prosperity Guardian, is intended as a …
(2023-12-26). Micron, Fujian Jinhua to settle lawsuits. ecns.cn U.S. chip company Micron Technology Inc has settled an intellectual property lawsuit with Chinese company Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co, which experts said can pave the way for positive development of the firms in the future.
(2023-12-26). Clean energy key to CO2 goals. ecns.cn Expanding the use of green hydrogen will be crucial for China to achieve deep cuts in carbon emissions while ensuring domestic energy security, as the future growth of power generation will mainly come from non-fossil resources.
(2023-12-26). Energy majors fully embracing green wave. ecns.cn China's oil giants are planning to ramp up green energy production and use more sustainable, low-carbon methods in oil production to reach carbon neutrality, as the future of the country's energy sector is likely to lie in greener alternatives.
(2023-12-26). Company Law draft revision to bolster confidence. ecns.cn A draft revision to the Company Law has been put before Chinese lawmakers for a fourth reading on Monday, which officials and experts said comes amid China's ongoing efforts to enhance its business environment and bolster investment confidence.
(2023-12-26). Plan to spur HK, Macao investors. ecns.cn A three-year action plan released on Monday by the mainland's top economic regulator signaled a potential relaxation or removal of eligibility criteria, shareholding ratios and industry access restrictions for Hong Kong and Macao investors, emphasizing increased openness in the financial sector.
(2023-12-26). Draft rule on emergency management reviewed. ecns.cn The draft of the emergency response and management law was presented for a second review at the seventh session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress, aimed at improving national early warning systems.
(2023-12-26). U.S. actions blamed for Red Sea crisis. ecns.cn The Red Sea crisis is an extension of the Palestine-Israel conflict, exacerbated by the United States' continuous support to Israel and its double standards in dealing with the Palestinian question.
(2023-12-26). Xi'an, Kazakhstan rail hub boosts trade ties. ecns.cn A dedicated rail terminal for freight between Xi'an, Shaanxi province, and Kazakhstan came online on Saturday, and is expected to boost the growing trade between China and Central Asia.
(2023-12-26). Highest alert for air pollution issued for Hebei capital. ecns.cn Shijiazhuang in North China's Hebei province issued a red alert for heavy air pollution from 7 am on Monday, urging factories and construction sites to reduce emissions so that the pollution might be mitigated.
(2023-12-26). Robert Kuhn: China addresses challenges to bolster economyÔΩúMy Memory of China. ecns.cn "I wish all my Chinese friends a Happy New Year," Robert Kuhn, chairman of the Kuhn Foundation, smiled and said in both English and Chinese before he shared his memory of China in 2023 during an inclusive interview with China News Network.
(2023-12-26). China raises 2024 import quota for Australian wool. ecns.cn China on Monday announced the 2024 import quotas for zero-tariff wool products from New Zealand and Australia, with a 5 percent rise in Australia's quota, in line with the terms of their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA).
(2023-12-26). Chinese mainland customs raise limit on Taiwan-produced sorghum liquor carried by direct-flight passengers. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland is willing to see and support the relaxation of quantities of Taiwan island's sorghum liquor which can be brought to the mainland by local residents on direct flights between the coastal areas of Fujian Province and Kinmen, Matsu.
(2023-12-26). Magnificent scenery of Yellow River beach in C China. ecns.cn Magnificent winter scenery at Yellow River Scenic Area in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province.
(2023-12-26). Stunning sunset with Tyndall effect in Hubei. ecns.cn Golden light breaks through clouds at sunset, forming the Tyndall effect over a mountain in Wufeng Tujia Autonomous County, central China's Hubei Province, Dec. 23, 2023.
(2023-12-26). Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway manages 1 million passengers. ecns.cn The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway has handled more than 1 million passengers since its commercial operation was officially launched on Oct. 17.
(2023-12-26). Mourning ceremony for earthquake victims held in Gansu. ecns.cn A commemorative event for the victims of the 6.2-magnitude earthquake was held in Jishishan County on Monday.
(2023-12-26). Ship with remote control and autonomous navigation launched in NE China. ecns.cn Dalian Maritime University launched a dual-purpose ship for intelligent research and practical training on Monday in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province. It is the world's first research and training ship with autonomous navigation, remote control, and autonomous operation functions. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-26). First baby gentoo penguin in Shanghai born at ocean park. ecns.cn A total of seven penguin babies were born at the Haichang Ocean Park in east China's Shanghai, including a gentoo penguin, the first of its kind born in the city.
(2023-12-26). China launches 3 satellites from sea. ecns.cn China on Tuesday successfully launched a Long March-11 carrier rocket into space, sending three satellites into planned orbit. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-26). Food Safari in Yunnan | To the wild. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in 1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ"ÄÄ…
(2023-12-26). Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station starts operation. ecns.cn The Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station, one of the key transportation projects in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, started operation on Tuesday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-26). China launches new satellites to enhance BDS-3 services. ecns.cn China on Tuesday sent two new satellites for the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3) into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-26). Classes resume in quake-hit Gansu. ecns.cn Primary and secondary schools in the quake-hit areas of Jishishan, northwest China's Gansu Province started to resume classes on Monday."ÄÄ"ÄÄ "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-26). School in China spends $2.1 million to buy Airbus A320 for students. ecns.cn Hangzhou Vocational and Technical College in China's Zhejiang Province has gone viral as it spent 15 million RMB (about $2.1 million) to buy an Airbus A320 for its students to practice and improve their skills. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-26). FBI Investigates Destination of Funds Approved for Guaidó. orinocotribune.com International media has reported how the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating the destination of multi-million funds approved by the White House as humanitarian aid for the "government" of the self-proclaimed Venezuelan president, Juan Guaidó. | According to reports, the FBI visited the headquarters of the EVTV Miami channel, run by media entrepreneur Carlos Méndez, to question him about the diversion of funds to his media outlet. The FBI suspects that much of the humanitarian aid supposedly directed to Venezuela ended up in the possession of Méndez and his channel, which Guaidó tried to repl…
(2023-12-26). From Kenya to Palestine: In Support of Armed Resistance. libya360.wordpress.com Maureen Kasuku History has taught us that resistance against settler colonialism in Kenya, South Africa and other previously occupied regions was a tumultuous journey, characterized by violence—a narrative that the occupiers sought to dismiss as "terrorism" or "barbarism." "Nelson Mandela and Palestine: Confronting Racism till Liberation" was the theme of the Fifth Global Convention of…
(2023-12-26). U.S. holiday gun violence. america.cgtn.com 
The holiday season was marred by violence, as gunfire erupted at two U.S. shopping malls in the days before Christmas…
(2023-12-26). Argentine Congress holds period of extraordinary sessions. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine Congress will hold a period of extraordinary sessions until January 31st, convened by President Javier Milei to address measures such as the reform of the State.
(2023-12-26). Cuba reiterates priority relations with the Eurasian Economic Union. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, reiterated that for Cuba it is of utmost importance to expand ties with all member nations of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU).
(2023-12-26). Cuba to host 14th International Congress of Higher Education. plenglish.com Havana, December 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is preparing to host the 14th International Congress of Higher Education, from February 5th to 9th, under the motto "Higher education of the future: social transformation, quality, relevance and sustainability", with the objective of reflecting on its role in social transformation.
(2023-12-26). Strong ties between India and Russia reflect strategic convergece. plenglish.com New Delhi, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) The Foreign Minister of India, Subrahmanyan Jaishankar stated that geopolitics and strategic convergence will always keep ties between India and Russia on a positive trajectory.
(2023-12-26). Uruguay to hold plebiscites. plenglish.com That year could be the highest in terms of number of plebiscites (five). Out of them, the one assured is seeking to approve police night raids, for which the ruling National Party obtained the necessary signatures in Parliament. | The main argument in defense of the said plebiscite is that regulations are needed to further address insecurity, particularly drug trafficking. | There are four other initiatives whose proponents are fighting to present it in the 2024 elections: the social security reform law, for which the PIT-CNT union center is collecting signatures; the restructuring of debts owed to individuals,…
(2023-12-26). Cuban entrepreneur produces high quality wines. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) A Cuban scientist said today that he managed to produce high quality wines in a short time, as a prospect for this industry which is linked to tourism.
(2023-12-26). The Great Reset King pollutes Christmas message with "climate change" activism. expose-news.com On Christmas day, when Christians are celebrating the birth of their Saviour, King Charles III used his Christmas message to push the "climate change" narrative. "Out of God's Providence, we are blessed …
(2023-12-26). Dr. Kevin Stillwagon: Stop vaccinating now or we're headed for real trouble. expose-news.com The curious thing about flu viruses is that our bodies constantly mutate them, Dr. Kevin Stillwagon says. The same applies to covid variants. It is through this mechanism that those who are …
(2023-12-26). Matthew Ehret: Without numerous anti-Semitic fascists, Zionism would not have been possible. expose-news.com Imperial socialism has always been at the heart of 20th-century fascism, writes Matthew Ehret. Without the force of numerous anti-Semitic fascists throughout the last two centuries, Zionism would have never been possible. …
(2023-12-26). Shocking Truth behind COVID Vaccines: 52.5k Brits Died Suddenly in 8 Months in 2022 due to Vaccination with Official Data proving they cause a 5-Month Countdown to Death. expose-news.com As the death toll rises, a dark shadow has been cast over Britain. Official data reveals that from April 2022 through to December 2022, 407,910 deaths occurred, with 47,379 excess deaths against …
(2023-12-26). Amolatar woman cuts husband's head over Christmas meat. independent.co.ug 
Amolatar, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Amolatar have arrested a woman for cutting her husband's head with a panga over Christmas meat. The suspect has been identified as Milly Acen, a resident of Abutataro village, Alemere parish in Agwingiri Sub-County. It is alleged that Acen was infuriated by the fact that her husband Denis …
(2023-12-26). Chinese Ambassador to US urges two sides to draw inspirations, wisdom from Ping-Pong Diplomacy. independent.co.ug WASHINGTON | Xinhua | Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng has called on the two sides to draw inspirations and wisdom from their Ping-Pong Diplomacy over five decades ago. In a speech at a recent event held by the Chinese Embassy in the United States to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of Ping-Pong Diplomacy, Xie …
(2023-12-26). Feature: Rwanda introduces electric public buses to push for green transport. independent.co.ug 
KIGALI, RWANDA | Xinhua | There is a new sight on the streets of Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda: new electric vehicles whizzing among the old gasoline-powered vehicles. The Kigali city authorities in partnership with BasiGo, a Kenyan based company launched the pilot electric buses in public transport earlier this month, following a similar …
(2023-12-26). HIV/AIDS support: UAC targets phone users in the scaled up one dollar initiative. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the scaled-up One Dollar Initiative (ODI), the seeks to obtain at least one dollar, approximately 4,000 Uganda Shillings, from every Ugandan mobile phone user, to mobilize enough money to fund the various HIV/AIDS interventions in the country. Established in Uganda in 2018, ODI is a global resource mobilization strategy …
(2023-12-26). Investors bank on African timber for sustainable building boom. independent.co.ug 
A surge in construction activity in Africa is drawing a new breed of investors eyeing mass timber — and the carbon-trapping forests needed to support it — as a sustainable building alternative to traditional concrete and steel. Wooden buildings like the engineered timber construction planned for the world's tallest wood building in Zanzibar may only …
(2023-12-26). Kenya's economy grows 5 percent in 2023 despite challenges. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | Kenya's economy grew 5 percent in 2023, up from 4.8 percent in 2022 despite continued challenges, the World Bank said in a report released recentlyy. According to the World Bank's 28th edition of Kenya Economic Update (KEU), the improved growth was buoyed by a strong rebound in the agriculture sector …
(2023-12-26). Luwero Anglican and Catholic Bishops denounce same sex marriages and land grabbing. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Caretaker Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Luwero, the Rt. Rev. James William Ssebaggala strongly condemned same-sex relationships during his sermon at the Christmas Service at St. Mark's Cathedral in Luwero Town Council. Ssebaggala, a retired Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Mukono, urged the faithful to pray for …
(2023-12-26). Umeme: Stable electricity supply for NAM, G77 summits. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Electricity distributor, Umeme Ltd, upgraded to first class, its readiness for power stability around the venues and hotels earmarked for the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and G77+China summit in Kampala next month. The summits due to start in just over three weeks will take place at Speak Resort, Munyonyo, and will …
(2023-12-26). Two boys drown in Lake Victoria. independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kiira region working with local divers have retrieved the bodies of two boys who reportedly drowned in Lake Victoria, along the Masese landing site pier in Jinja city on Christmas evening. It is reported that the duo had gone swimming along the shoreline. However, unexpected storms swept over the …
(2023-12-26). Contrasting Strategies of the US and China: Prospects for Peace and Solving Global Problems. pressenza.com
(2023-12-26). Expert US Groups Launch Legal Action in Attempt to Ban Glyphosate Herbicides. pressenza.com A groundbreaking legal action launched Wednesday calls on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to immediately suspend and cancel the dangerous herbicide glyphosate, the main ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup. | By Glyphosate's registration is illegal, says the
(2023-12-26). Baloch Yakjahti committee Long March. pressenza.com 
Balach Mola Bakhsh | On 29 October, Balach Baloch, son of Mola Bakhsh, was forcibly abducted by the Pakistani notorious police Counter Terrorism Department. On 23 November, the Counter Terrorism Department killed four innocent Baloch, including Balach Mola Bakhsh, in a fake encounter. Balach's family, denying false allegations, attempted to file a First Information Report (FIR) at the police station but was refused. The family then took Balach's deceased body and initiated a protest in Turbat. The Baloch Yakjahti Committee…
(2023-12-26). Education Doesn't Solve the Pay Gap. Experts Say They're Not Surprised. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-26). 2023 Social and Humanistic Sciences Prize awarded in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) The 2023 National Prize for Social and Humanistic Sciences was awarded today to the Cuban academic and anthropologist Juan Jesús Guanche Pérez, with a recognized career in teaching and several published works.
(2023-12-26). Le Pen will be presidential candidate for the fourth time in France. plenglish.com Paris, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) The French far-right party National Rally (RN) today confirmed deputy Marine Le Pen as its presidential candidate in the 2027 elections, the fourth time that she will aspire to the Elysee Palace.
(2023-12-26). Values of literary work of Cuban María Elena Llana stand out. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) The jury of the 2023 National Literature Prize today highlighted the pioneering originality of narrator and journalist María Elena Llana Castro, recipient of this Cuban literature high recognition.
(2023-12-26). WHO qualifies 2023 as a year of milestones and challenges in health. plenglish.com Geneva, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) WHO today described 2023 as a year of "milestones and challenges in global public health", including the end of the Covid-19 pandemic and the mpox outbreak, in addition to approving new vaccines.
(2023-12-26). Bethlehem's Bombed-out Nativity Sculpture Sends a Powerful Message. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). Today 'Peace on Earth' Must be a Demand, Not Just a Seasonal Piety. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). 2023 a year of milestones, challenges in global public health — WHO. plenglish.com Geneva, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) WHO on Tuesday described 2023 as a year of "milestones and challenges in global public health", among them the end of the Covid-19 pandemic and the M-POX outbreak no longer represented a global health emergency.
(2023-12-26). Brazil on alert for possible anti-democratic attacks. plenglish.com Brasilia, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) Brazil ¥s Justice and Public Security Ministry is currently monitoring, in several fronts, some movements that could end up with anti-democratic attacks upcoming January 8, as informed by the Executive Secretary Ricardo Cappelli who confirmed that the security forces observed "threats and possible attacks to the institutions".
(2023-12-26). Tiny bacterium may make big impact on rare-earth processing — Study. plenglish.com Washington, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) A tiny, hard-working bacterium — which weighs one-trillionth of a gram — may soon have a large influence on processing rare earth elements in an eco-friendly way.
(2023-12-26). U.S.: Disasters on demand in 2023. plenglish.com Washington, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) Fires in the West, hurricanes in the South, tornadoes in the center, heat waves and the great disaster in Maui, summarize the at least 25 extreme weather events occurred in the United States during 2023.
(2023-12-26). Will Maine Become the Second State to Disqualify Trump From the Ballot? truthout.org Augusta, Maine — Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows intends to announce her decision between the Christmas and New Year's holidays as to whether former President Donald Trump is eligible for or disqualified from placement on Maine's presidential primary ballot next year. Bellows could become the nation's first state election official to disqualify a candidate for federal office. |
(2023-12-26). "Hinduism is Not a Religion, Just a Deception," says Swami Prasad Maurya, sparks controversy. muslimmirror.com Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya has once again stirred controversy with his statement, saying that "Hinduism is not a religion but just a deception." Maurya referenced past remarks made by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who have previously stated that "there is no religion called Hinduism but instead, it is …
(2023-12-26). Muslims are about 18% but they have no leadership because they are not united: Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. muslimmirror.com Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal launched a sharp critique of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, stating that he does not consider Mann a Sikh due to his alleged lack of knowledge about Sikh history. Badal said, "I do not consider him (Bhagwant Mann) a Sikh. He wears a turban to show that he …
(2023-12-26). Owaisi slams Karnataka govt for not withdrawing hijab ban yet. muslimmirror.com Hyderabad : AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday slammed the Karnataka Government for not issuing orders lifting the hijab ban in the state even after the Congress party came to power seven months ago. Speaking to reporters here, while condemning the killing of four Indian Army personnel by Pakistani terrorists in Kashmir, the Hyderabad MP …
(2023-12-26). ADF rebels attack again in Kamwenge district. independent.co.ug 
Kamwenge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Suspected rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces-ADF have killed three people in Kamwenge district. According to Kamwenge Resident District Commissioner, Isiah Kanyamahane Byarugaba, the suspected rebels raided Nyabitutsi village in Businge parish, Kamwenge sub-county on Christmas night and torched a house in which, three people died. The dead include Adrine Ngwabiiji …
(2023-12-26). African female running greats are empowering young women to 'Achieve'. independent.co.ug 
They may be small in stature but they're gigantic in performance and spirit and they're having a massive impact, both worldwide and in Africa, where they are changing the lives of young women. Four former female running greats from Africa are ploughing back what they gained from the sport and investing in the future of …
(2023-12-26). Africa's rich biodiversity offers a wealth of carbon offset projects for Gulf investors. independent.co.ug 
Africa's carbon credit market is experiencing a significant surge in investor interest, thanks to a surge in fresh investment from the Gulf. But more regulation, stricter auditing and greater transparency is required, according to industry insiders. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa is a prime target for new multimillion-dollar carbon offset projects as companies …
(2023-12-26). Politicians and clergy challenge followers on vigilance to fight criminality. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Politicians and clerics under Busoga Diocese have urged their followers to remain vigilant to combat the increasing instances of crime in their communities. During the Christmas Day celebrations at Christ's Cathedral Bugembe in Jinja city, both politicians and clergy reiterated the importance of vigilance. They advised their followers to be …
(2023-12-26). Attacks on Palestinian lawyers emphasize Israel's authoritarian nature. mondoweiss.net Silencing lawyers and other voices of justice is just another sign the state of Israel is not the democracy it claims to be.
(2023-12-26). Nigerian Tech Executive Busted By SEC Over Fake Accounting, Short Seller Research Pointed Feds To Target. moguldom.com The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unleashed charges of "massive fraud" against Nigerian tech executive Dozy Mmobuosi and three affiliated companies, alleging a widespread scheme to inflate financial metrics with the intent of deceiving investors. The SEC claims that these entities fabricated their financial statements and those of their Nigerian counterparts, Tingo Mobile …
(2023-12-26). GOP Lawmakers in 3 States Seek to Dubiously Deem Biden an Insurrectionist. truthout.org Three Republican legislators have announced plans to deny President Joe Biden the right to appear on their respective state's ballot. The plans are a direct response to a Colorado Supreme Court ruling last week deeming former President Donald Trump to be ineligible to run for office on the state's ballot next year due to his engagement in and/or aiding of an insurrection against the U.S. |
(2023-12-26). New high-speed railway to boost development in Fujian's western region. ecns.cn The China State Railway Group, the national railway operator, announced on Monday that a new high-speed railway is set to open in East China's Fujian province on Tuesday, aiming to enhance social and economic development in the western part of the province.
(2023-12-26). Expert suggests Neptune as key destination for exploration. ecns.cn A top Chinese space scientist has called for accelerated planning, research and development for the nation's future interplanetary exploration, particularly for a Neptune mission.
(2023-12-26). Increasing yield per unit: China sets overall grain production targets for 2024. ecns.cn China has established overall targets for its 2024 grain production, aiming to stabilize food grain, maize and soybean production, expand rapeseed planting area, and increase yield per unit area, as announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
(2023-12-26). China starts zero-tariff treatment for 6 least-developed African countries. ecns.cn The zero-tariff treatment China had granted for six least-developed African countries officially took effect on Monday.
(2023-12-26). Philippines should stop pursuing the wrong course at once on South China Sea issue: Chinese FM. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated on Monday that China will not weaken in its resolve to protect its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
(2023-12-26). China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 heads for Amundsen Sea for comprehensive scientific expedition. ecns.cn China's domestically built polar icebreaker Xuelong 2 heads for the Amundsen Sea to carry out a comprehensive scientific expedition.
(2023-12-26). Robert Kuhn: China addresses challenges to boost its economyÔΩúMy Memory of China. ecns.cn Looking back at the year 2023, Dr. Robert Kuhn, Chairman of the Kuhn Foundation, told China News network that he focuses on how China dealt with its complex economy, seeking to bolster the economy in the short term in ways that benefit, not sacrifice the economy in the long term.
(2023-12-26). Caregiving Tied to Mental Health Decline, Including in Younger People. jamanetwork.com The transition to unpaid caregiving was linked with increased psychological distress and worse mental health, according to results from a nationally representative survey of UK participants aged 16 years or older.
(2023-12-26). First At-Home Test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Receives FDA Approval. jamanetwork.com In 2021, the US saw an estimated 1.6 million chlamydia cases and more than 700‚ÄØ000 gonorrhea cases.
(2023-12-26). Even Mild Lack of Sleep Might Raise Women's Diabetes Risk. jamanetwork.com Women aged 20 to 75 years whose sleep was restricted in a study to about 6 hours per night had small reductions in insulin sensitivity and increases in plasma insulin after 6 weeks compared with those who slept between 7 and 9 hours nightly. The association remained when the researchers accounted for changes in body fat.
(2023-12-26). Long-Term ADHD Medications and Cardiovascular Disease Risk. jamanetwork.com When used for a prolonged time, pharmacologic treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease—specifically hypertension and arterial disease—in a case-control study.
(2023-12-26). Thyroidectomy for Persistent Hashimoto Disease Symptoms. jamanetwork.com People with Hashimoto disease who experienced persistent symptoms such as fatigue as well as joint or muscle pain despite thyroxine replacement reported continued long-term improvement in their quality of life 5 years after receiving a thyroidectomy. The findings, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, were based on results from a randomized clinical trial involving 65 participants with the autoimmune disorder who underwent surgery.
(2023-12-26). HIIT in the Water Might Be Just As Beneficial. jamanetwork.com People with chronic conditions who engaged in high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in the water experienced similar improvements in exercise capacity compared with people who followed land-based HIIT programs, according to a meta-analysis of 18 trials involving about 900 participants. HIIT is an exercise program that involves interspersing periods of activity with short periods of recovery.
(2023-12-26). Sudden Cardiac Deaths Have Decreased Among Young Athletes. jamanetwork.com The rate of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in the US among National Collegiate Athletic Association athletes declined from mid-2002 through mid-2022, a recent study involving 143 SCD cases found, while deaths related to noncardiovascular causes remained stable over the period.
(2023-12-26). Unsuccessful Effort to Revise the Uniform Determination of Death Act. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint summarizes the major issues that led to the decision to draft a revision of the Uniform Determination of Death Act, the alternatives that were considered, why there was failure to reach consensus, and what this means for the future.
(2023-12-26). State-Regulated Psychedelics on a Collision Course With FDA. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint examines how US states are reforming legislation to allow access to psychedelics for therapeutic use, but federal laws consider these agents to be Schedule I drugs, and the discordance between state and federal law may create confusion and conflict.
(2023-12-26). Pivotal Trial Demographic Representation and Clinical Development Times for Oncology Therapeutics. jamanetwork.com This study evaluates whether FDA-approved novel cancer therapeutics supported by pivotal trials with adequate representation of minoritized groups were associated with slower clinical development times than those with inadequate representation.
(2023-12-26). Browsing the Journal of Gastrointestinal Distress. jamanetwork.com upon the death of Charles Simic…
(2023-12-26). Atrial Fibrillation Catheter Ablation and Psychological Distress—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply Dr Giannopoulos and colleagues suggest that our results demonstrating improved psychological distress among patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing ablation may be due to a placebo effect. They also suggest that a sham ablation procedure would be required to rule out a placebo effect. However, the study they cite to support this assertion is about the placebo effect of medical therapy (not a surgical intervention) with a brief follow-up of only 10 weeks. We prospectively randomized patients to receive either ablation or active medical therapy with 12 months of follow-up. Participants in the medical…
(2023-12-26). Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass in Patients With Symptomatic Artery Occlusion—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We thank Drs Darsaut and Raymond for their comments about our randomized clinical trial involving EC-IC bypass surgery in patients with symptomatic carotid and middle cerebral artery occlusion.
(2023-12-26). Manchester Procedure vs Sacrospinous Hysteropexy for Pelvic Organ Prolapse—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We appreciate the thoughtful comments of Dr Ye and colleagues and respond on behalf of the entire SAM Study Group. In the SAM study, we proved inferiority of sacrospinous hysteropexy compared with the Manchester procedure for the techniques as applied in the SAM study. We underline that a relevant step in this modification of the Manchester procedure was the extraperitoneal posterior plication with 3 or 4 sutures running through the uterosacral ligaments that were left attached to the amputated uterus. Until recently, neither the traditional technique nor modifications had been compared in large, well-pe…
(2023-12-26). Atrial Fibrillation Catheter Ablation and Psychological Distress. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study examined the effects of atrial fibrillation catheter ablation on mental health. This is a clinically relevant area of research, and the results are certainly interesting, although there is a question, in our opinion, regarding the nature of the observed associations. Treatment for depression is notorious for placebo effects, and it appears such effects may be due to activation of certain neurotransmitting pathways by the "idea" of active treatment. Research has shown that placebo-induced activation of the Œº-opioid system is implicated in the formation of placebo antidepres…
(2023-12-26). Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass in Patients With Symptomatic Artery Occlusion. jamanetwork.com To the Editor We disagree with the analysis and interpretation of the recent Carotid and Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Surgery Study (CMOSS) that compared medical management and extracranial-intracranial (EC-IC) bypass with medical management alone. Given the nature of this trial, which was designed to test whether an immediate surgical risk to prevent future strokes would benefit patients with intracranial arterial occlusion, the use of a Cox proportional hazards model for time-to-event analyses was certain, a priori, to violate the proportional hazard assumption, as the authors realized after the fact. Despi…
(2023-12-26). Manchester Procedure vs Sacrospinous Hysteropexy for Pelvic Organ Prolapse. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study compared the outcomes of 2 surgeries for pelvic organ prolapse: the Manchester procedure and sacrospinous hysteropexy. Two years after surgery, the Manchester procedure, which preserved the uterus, showed a higher success rate (87.3% vs 77.0%).
(2023-12-26). The Common Cold, Again. jamanetwork.com The "common cold" is one of the commonest of diseases, and there are few about which so little of a definite character is known. From time to time there is a recrudescence of theories as to the causes of common colds; then comes the period of some special form of therapeutic attacks based on the newest hypothesis; whereupon the vaunted treatment falls into desuetude. It is unfortunately easy to secure "evidences" of efficacy for all manner of proposed reliefs for mild, self-limiting disorders. The cure follows; post hoc ergo propter hoc. The extreme enthusiasts for the alleged microbial causation of the common co…
(2023-12-26). Interesting list of tourist destinations in Cuba. plenglish.com This is the case of certain scenarios recommended by the Spanish electronic media Buenviajeacuba, which has been operating in Cuba for years and now follows those who propose spaces to capture the best images. | Such a list coincides with the criteria of many tourist guides in this country, and with the opinions expressed especially by European travelers to Cuba. | Buenviajeacuba points out that Cuba is internationally recognized for being a safe destination and for the joy of its people, while it can also become an immense photographic set, where every year thousands of travelers take memorable images. | At eve…
(2023-12-26). As We Fight for Those Living in Palestine, Let's Remember Those Who Were Lost. truthout.org On Saturday, hundreds of people gathered at Chicago's lakefront to mourn the late Palestinian writer, poet, professor and activist Refaat Alareer. The event was a moment of protest, poetry and remembrance, organized by Chicago-based friends of Dr. Alareer and local movement artists. Originally conceived of as a small gathering, the vigil drew hundreds of attendees, who filled the concrete steps… |
(2023-12-26). Craig Murray: What We've Learned in 2023. consortiumnews.com
(2023-12-26). MbS picks potential peace with Yemen over joining US-led taskforce: Report. new.thecradle.co
(2023-12-26). Venezuela on Alert Against UK & Guyana's Provocations Over Essequibo. orinocotribune.com
(2023-12-26). Media Caught In Giant Lie About Crime In America. youtu.be
(2023-12-26). The Houthis Have Biden by the Shorthairs. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). What is a "sustainable job" anyway? monitormag.ca
(2023-12-26). The Houthis Take on the Empire. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). We Won't Have True Reproductive Justice Until Palestine Is Free. truthout.org The reproductive justice movement's call for bodily autonomy extends beyond walls and borders. As a framework that was coined by Black and Indigenous women and other women of color, the inherent need to place the most marginalized at the epicenter of reproductive freedom speaks to the many intersections of this cause. One cannot recognize the right to reproductive safety without acknowledging the… |
(2023-12-26). Africa's role in Palestinian liberation. roape.net Calling for African support for Palestine against Israel's military-industrial complex.
(2023-12-26). Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules State Voting Maps Unconstitutional. progressive.org Court will choose new maps in time for the 2024 election.
(2023-12-26). Venezuela on Alert Against UK & Guyana's Provocations Over Essequibo. orinocotribune.com
(2023-12-26). Christmas in Bethlehem 2022 vs 2023. scheerpost.com Bethlehem, Palestine. Photo from Flickr by Chris Yunker on June 1, 2008. By Syeda Maah-Noor Ali / Mondoweiss Despite being under occupation, Palestinians resist. They resist yet also welcome worshipers from all over the world, particularly during Christmas and particularly to Bethlehem. Yet this year is different. From resisting and spreading cheer to dejection, the …
(2023-12-26). Argentina: Impressive Avalanche Isolates a Town in Catamarca. telesurenglish.net On Monday, an avalanche brought down a pedestrian bridge, isolating the town of Rincon in the Poman department, located in the southern part of the province of Catamarca. | RELATED: | Through social media, citizens posted a video showing the moment when the bridge was swept away by the rising Ambato River. So far, no deaths or injuries have been reported, but there have been damages to homes and a vehicle that was…
(2023-12-26). Comrade Ranjeet talks to Press TV about his arrest and the fight against zionism. thecommunists.org Following his recent arrest, along with three other party comrades, for the 'racially aggravated crime' of offering for sale a book that tells the truth about the history of zionism, Comrade Ranjeet Brar talks to Press TV. Western governments and media like to tell us that they are the upholders of freedom of speech. But …
(2023-12-26). All-White School Board in Missouri Votes to Remove Black History Courses. truthout.org An all-white school board in Missouri voted Thursday to remove Black History and Black Literature courses that had been taught at the Francis Howell School District since 2021. The board voted 5-2 to remove the electives which had more than 100 students enrolled in the Fall semester, according to AP News. "I am really upset by their bad decision. We will make national news with this one… |
(2023-12-26). Plane held in France over trafficking concerns lands in India. aljazeera.com Airbus A340 carrying 276 Indian passengers arrives in Mumbai early on Tuesday.
(2023-12-26). China looks for the diplomatic 'sweet spot' between panda and wolf. aljazeera.com China's pandas have returned home and its wolf warriors have fallen silent as Beijing shifts its diplomatic approach.
(2023-12-26). Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 81. aljazeera.com Netanyahu says the war is not over and Israeli forces arrest a Palestinian politician – here are the key updates.
(2023-12-26). Japan announces sanctions against three senior Hamas figures. aljazeera.com Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa says three individuals believed to have participated in October 7 attacks.
(2023-12-26). Malaysia's MM2H visa shake-up prompts cautious welcome — and questions. aljazeera.com Southeast Asian country's revised residency scheme comes after 2021 revamp significantly tightened eligibility.
(2023-12-26). Tens of thousands affected as severe flooding hits Thailand's south. aljazeera.com Schools closed, roads and railways submerged and people forced onto their roofs amid torrential rain.
(2023-12-26). Over 28,626 candidates file nominations for Feb 8 elections in Pakistan. devdiscourse.com At least 28,626 candidates have filed their nominations to contest the February 8 general elections in Pakistan, authorities said here on Monday.
(2023-12-26). Cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 rises to 69 in India: Sources. devdiscourse.com With six more cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1, the number of infections of the new variant reported in the country have risen to 69, official sources said on Tuesday.
(2023-12-26). Victim's partner sought after mother and kids found dead in Paris suburb. devdiscourse.com The bodies of a mother and her four children have been found in a flat in Meaux, near the outskirts of Paris, and police are hunting for the mother's partner whom they say is suspected of their murders, a police spokesperson said on Tuesday.
(2023-12-26). ANSSI Wellness opens its 2nd Spine Clinic in Pune. devdiscourse.com ANSSI Wellness, a pioneer in non-surgical spine care, today announced the inauguration of its second center in Pune, expanding its commitment to providing advanced, non-surgical treatment for back and neck pain. Building on the success of its existing centers in Pune, Mumbai, Nasik, Nagpur, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Patna, Panchkula, and Dubai, ANSSI Wellness's new facility in Chandan Nagar, Kharadi, is set to offer innovative and lasting relief to the people of Pune's Chandan Nagar, Kharadi and its neighboring areas.
(2023-12-26). China urges US not to implement 'negative' content in defence policy bill. devdiscourse.com Negative China-related content in the United States' National Defense Authorization Act should not be implemented, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
(2023-12-26). BJP MP writes to Odisha CM alleging that she was detained by some people for 2 hours. devdiscourse.com Senior BJP leader and Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi alleged that she was detained for two hours by a group of people in the Laxmisagar area here under her Lok Sabha segment.
(2023-12-26). Diversity of South East Asian forests helped them survive the cold 'Last Glacial Maximum': Study. devdiscourse.com The diversity of South East Asian forests could have helped them survive the Last Glacial Maximum, which happened more than 19,000 years ago and when ice sheets were considered to be at their greatest extent.
(2023-12-26). Excited to win my first BWF Tour title: Sathish Kumar Karunakaran. devdiscourse.com Emerging Indian badminton player Sathish Kumar Karunakaran etched his name in the badminton circuit as he clinched his maiden BWF Tour title at the recently concluded Odisha Masters 2023, held in Cuttack. Sathish beat Ayush Shetty 21-18, 19-21, 21-14 to win the Men's Singles final title. Coming into this tournament, Sathish had a good season with singles title wins at India International wins back-to-back in Bangalore, followed by in Raipur and a runner-up finish at the Maldives International Series.
(2023-12-26). myHQ by ANAROCK Partners With Awfis to Add 100+ New Coworking Centers for On-Demand Day Passes. devdiscourse.com • Tie-up adds over 15 new cities to the flexi-workspace portfolio.
(2023-12-26). Five Bodies Found In Apartment Near Paris: Prosecutors #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Peninsula) AFP Bobigny, France: Five dead bodies were found on Christmas Day in an apartment in the town of Meaux to the east of Paris, the local prosecutor told AFP, adding that a …
(2023-12-26). Amendment To Law On Electricity To Be Discussed At Azerbaijani Parliament #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) Abbas Ganbay Read more From January 1 next year, the operation of electrical | installations with a capacity of more than 200 kW in Azerbaijan | will be carried out based on a …
(2023-12-26). Netflix Documentary With Costa Rican Nature Wins Emmy #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – Costa Rica News) ocref&&(Object(document,"referrer",{get: function(){return litespeed_docref}}),sessionStorage("litespeed_docref")); Netflix Documentary with Costa Rican Nature Wins Emmy ? …
(2023-12-26). Ayahuasca Or Psilocybin, Which Is The Right One For You? #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – Costa Rica News) ocref&&(Object(document,"referrer",{get: function(){return litespeed_docref}}),sessionStorage("litespeed_docref")); Ayahuasca or Psilocybin, Which is the Right One for You? …
(2023-12-26). Colonialism Led To The Extinction Of Indigenous Shaggy Dogs In Canada #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – Costa Rica News) ocref&&(Object(document,"referrer",{get: function(){return litespeed_docref}}),sessionStorage("litespeed_docref")); Colonialism Led to the Extinction of Indigenous Shaggy …
(2023-12-26). Central Bank Of Azerbaijan Releases Report On Currency Rates #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) Asim Aliyev Read more According to the official rate of the Central Bank of | Azerbaijan, the US dollar exchange rate remained unchanged at the | level of AZN 1.7, Azernews …
(2023-12-26). Debate Questions Posed to GOP Hopefuls Rarely Questioned Right-Wing Orthodoxy. fair.org 
The latter half of this year brought us the first GOP debates of the 2024 election cycle. From August to December, the Republican candidates—save for frontrunner former President Donald Trump, who has refused to participate—faced off in four debates sponsored by the Republican National Committee. Trump's absence from all of the Republican primary debates has …
(2023-12-26). Apple Watch Import Ban Goes Into Effect In U.S. Patent Clash. latintimes.com
(2023-12-26). Attacks Kill At Least 160 People In Central Nigeria. latintimes.com Military gangs, locally called "bandits", launched "well-coordinated" attacks in "not fewer than 20 different communities" and torched houses.
(2023-12-26). Bad Bunny's Christmas Celebration: Gift-Giving Extravaganza and a Heartfelt, Festive Live Stream. latintimes.com Bad Bunny's Epic Christmas: 25,000 Gifts and a Live Stream Full of Emotions…
(2023-12-26). A British Tradition With Latino Spice: Five of the Best Goals From Latin American Players on Boxing Day>. latintimes.com Harry Kane holds the record for most Boxing Day goals, but some Latinos have also left their mark over the years…
(2023-12-26). Chinese Chess Rocked By Cheating Rumors, Bad Behavior Scandal. latintimes.com Xiangqi, or Chinese chess, has been hugely popular for hundreds of years across Asia.
(2023-12-26). Japan Moon Lander Enters Lunar Orbit. latintimes.com The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) is nicknamed the "Moon Sniper" because it is designed to land within 100 metres (328 feet) of a specific target on the lunar surface.
(2023-12-26). Kremlin Critic Navalny Moved To Arctic Penal Colony: Allies. latintimes.com Authorities transferred Russia's most prominent opposition politician to an isolated penal colony three months before a presidential vote expected to easily hand Vladimir Putin a fifth term.
(2023-12-26). Plane Held For Days In France On Trafficking Concerns Lands In India. latintimes.com It had arrived from Dubai and there was an anonymous tip-off that it was carrying potential victims of human trafficking.
(2023-12-26). President Milei's Economic Deregulation: Argentina Opens Doors to Bitcoin Contracts. latintimes.com Experts explained to The Latin Times what the announcement means. "It's not a step in terms of regulation just yet"
(2023-12-26). In Shocking Twist, Canserbero's Former Manager Admits to Murdering the Famous Rapper. latintimes.com It was initially thought the musician had committed suicide by throwing himself off a building after killing his husband, Carlos Molnar…
(2023-12-26). Top 5 Latin American Restaurants in Houston. latintimes.com Mexican cuisine takes center stage in the offerings of Houston's best Latin American restaurants…
(2023-12-26). Toyota's Daihatsu Suspends All Domestic Production. latintimes.com The move could affect more than 8,000 companies across the country, according to a private research firm.
(2023-12-26). Year in Review: How Democratic and Republican Officials Seek to Convince Latino Voters. latintimes.com The Latin Times spoke to Jaime Florez, from the GOP, and Biden-Harris spokesperson María Casado. These are the highlights…
(2023-12-26). TOP IA STORIES OF 2023 – #10: Mastering 100+ recipes — easier than it sounds. independentaustralia.net 
(2023-12-26). US STOCKS-Wall Street ends higher in final stretch of 2023, rate cuts in view. devdiscourse.com U.S. stocks extended their rally on Tuesday, kicking off the final week of 2023 with expectations that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting interest rates as soon as March. All three major U.S. stock indexes rose in light trading a day after the Christmas holiday, with the S&P 500 touching its highest intraday level since January 2022. All three are on track for monthly, quarterly and annual gains.
(2023-12-26). GLOBAL MARKETS-Global stocks edge up, dollar holds near 5-month low. devdiscourse.com Global stocks crept higher on Tuesday and the dollar lingered near a five-month low as investors held fast to bets that cooling U.S. inflation will lead the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next year. Oil prices jumped over 3% earlier in the session to the highest in almost a month, as Middle East strife continues and investor hope possible rate cuts will boost global economic growth and fuel demand.
(2023-12-26). BRIEF-Manchester United Says In Event Transaction Agreement Terminated Under Some Circumstances Trawlers Limited Shall Pay To Co, A Sum Equal To $164 Million. devdiscourse.com Manchester United PLC: * MANCHESTER UNITED PLC – IN EVENT TRANSACTION AGREEMENT TERMINATED UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES TRAWLERS LIMITED SHALL PAY TO CO, A SUM EQUAL TO $164 MILLION…
(2023-12-26). Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for Red Sea container ship attack. devdiscourse.com (Adds U.S. central command comment on shooting down Houthi missiles, drones in paragraph 6) DUBAI, Dec 26 (Reuters) -…
(2023-12-26). Suspecting 'possible terror attack', Israel issues travel warning for India. devdiscourse.com The Israeli National Security Council has issued a travel advisory for its citizens in India, suspecting that an explosion near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday was "a possible terror attack". No one was injured in the blast that occurred near the Israel embassy in the Chanakyapuri diplomatic enclave in New Delhi on Tuesday evening. When contacted, Israeli embassy spokesperson Guy Nir said, "We can confirm that around 5: 48 pm, there was a blast in close proximity to the embassy. Delhi Police and the security team are still investigating the situation." The recommendations of the Israeli National Securi…
(2023-12-26). North Korea's Kim convenes key party meeting ahead of new year -KCNA. devdiscourse.com North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has kicked off a key meeting of the country's ruling party, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday, setting the stage for unveiling policy decisions for the new year.
(2023-12-26). Trump shares poll showing voters associate potential second term with "revenge" devdiscourse.com Republican presidential contender Donald Trump posted a poll on Truth Social on Tuesday, highlighting that the word voters most associate with a potential second term under his command is "revenge."
(2023-12-26). Floods in a central province in Congo kill at least 17 people, a local official says. devdiscourse.com Flooding triggered by heavy rains in central Congo killed at least 17 people, including 10 from the same family, a local official said on Tuesday.
(2023-12-26). Torrential rains kill at least 22 in Congo's Kasai region. devdiscourse.com BENI, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dec 26 (Reuters) – A t least 22 people died on Tuesday in Congo's Kasai-Central province, where torrential rains destroyed infrastructure and caused flooding, authorities of the town of Kananga said. A landslide engulfed houses, churches and roads, killing entire families and leaving people homeless.
(2023-12-26). Contrasting Strategies of the US and China. dissidentvoice.org Xi Jinping: "It is unrealistic for one side to remodel the other… the planet Earth is big enough for the two countries to succeed." Joe Biden: "We will not leave our future vulnerable to the whims of those who do not share our vision." In the latest salvo preparing the US for confrontation with China, …
(2023-12-26). Colorado court disqualifies Trump from 2024 U.S. Presidential ballot. ummid.com The Colorado Supreme Court in a verdict Tuesday December 19, 2023 disqualified former U.S. President Donald Trump from the ballot in the state's presidential election next year.
(2023-12-26). Create songs online — Microsoft's AI powered Copilot adds new feature. ummid.com For incorporating this feature in Copilot, Microsoft has partnered with Suno — an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based music creation tool.
(2023-12-26). Hajj 2024 : Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of application for Hajj 2024 (Hajj 1445 H), it said in an official notification published on its website Wednesday December 20, 2023.
(2023-12-26). 'KSA Visa' to make Hajj, Umrah visa issuance simpler. ummid.com Saudi Arabia Tuesday December 19, 2023 launched a unified visa platform called 'KSA Visa' and accessible online via 'gov.sa' to make Hajj, Umrah and other visa application procedures simpler and easier.
(2023-12-26). Malaysia bans ZIM shipping over Israeli massacre of Palestinians. ummid.com In another major setback for the Zionist regime in Israel, Malaysia has imposed docking ban on the Israel owned ZIM shipping company on all its ports, protesting the massacre of Palestinians by the Occupation Army.
(2023-12-26). West Bengal TET 2023 Admit Card released; Download here. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) has published on the official website of West Bengal Teacher Eligibility Test, wbbpeonline.com, Hall Ticket or Admit Card of the candidates who have regsitered for WB TET 2023.
(2023-12-26). Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide elected WFI Chief; Ace wrestlers protest. ummid.com Sanjay Singh, close aide of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who is accused of sexual harassment, has been elected the new President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), according to the election result announced Thursday.
(2023-12-26). Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and 'Rich European Culture'. ummid.com Italian PM Meloni is upset that Islam has strict punishment for adultery. But perhaps she has not been educated that in Christianity too adultery is considered not only a sin between an individual and God but as an injustice that reverberates through society by harming its fundamental unit, the family.
(2023-12-26). Modi govt passes key Bills after 146 MPs suspended from Parliament. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government passed important Bills even as 146 MPs — both from Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, were suspended for what is claimed 'disrupting' the Parliament proceedings.
(2023-12-26). Owning home still a dream for majority in United States. ummid.com Owning a home is still a dream for majority of the families in the United States this even as prices have gone down, a latest survey result released Thursday December 21, 2023 showed.
(2023-12-26). CAT 2023 result out; 14 score 100 Percentiles, 29 get 99.99. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) declared CAT 2023 (Common Admission Test 2023) result on its website iimcat.ac.in Thursday December 21, 2023.
(2023-12-26). CSIR UGC NET December 2023 Admit Card released; Download here. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Friday December 22, 2023 released online Admit Card or Hall Ticket of the candidates who have registered for the Joint CSIR UGC JRF / NET December 2023 examination.
(2023-12-26). In solidarity with Palestinians, Christians in UAE cancel Christmas festivities. ummid.com The Christians living in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other parts of the United Arab Emirates have decided to cancel Christmas festivities in a show of solidarity with the Palestinians massacred by the Israeli Occupation Forces.
(2023-12-26). Karnataka Hijab ban in schools, colleges lifted. ummid.com In a major relief for Muslim girl students, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Friday December 22, 2023 announced to revoke the ban on Hijab in schools and colleges.
(2023-12-26). Honor 90 GT Unpacked — Price, Specifications. ummid.com Chinese phone maker Shenzhen Zhixin New Information Technology Thursday December 21, 2023 unpacked Honor 90 GT powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC at an affordable price.
(2023-12-26). Hubble captures spiral galaxy with 'forbidden' light. ummid.com The Hubble Space Telescope, managed by both NASA and European Space Agency, has captured a bright spiral galaxy which is not only aesthetically stunning but also peculiarity rich due to its emission of 'forbidden' light.
(2023-12-26). Bihar Teacher Recruitment Rsult 2023 Declared, Check Here. ummid.com Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Saturday December 23, 2023 declared the result of the School Teacher Competitive Examinations conducted for recruitment of teachers to fill vacancies in various districts of the state.
(2023-12-26). Modi Govt suspends newly elected Wrestling Federation of India. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Sunday December 24, 2023 suspended the newly elected Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
(2023-12-26). Anti-Islam Right-Wingers Gaining Ground in Europe. ummid.com In fact from Italy's Meloni to France's Le Pen, to Geert Wilders' popularity in the Netherlands and Austria and Hungary's increasing public support to the right-wing politicians on the rise, the recent developments point to the wave of right-wing and Islamophobic politics overtaking Europe.
(2023-12-26). "Hinduism is Not a Religion, Just a Deception," says Swami Prasad Maurya, sparks controversy. muslimmirror.com Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya has once again stirred controversy with his statement, saying that "Hinduism is not a religion but just a deception." Maurya referenced past remarks made by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who have previously stated that "there is no religion called Hinduism but instead, it is …
(2023-12-26). "Hinduism is not a religion, just a deception," says Swami Prasad Maurya. muslimmirror.com Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya has once again stirred controversy with his statement, saying that "Hinduism is not a religion but just a deception." Maurya referenced past remarks made by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who have previously stated that "there is no religion called Hinduism but instead, it is …
(2023-12-26). Muslims are about 18% but they have no leadership because they are not united: Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. muslimmirror.com Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal launched a sharp critique of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, stating that he does not consider Mann a Sikh due to his alleged lack of knowledge about Sikh history. Badal said, "I do not consider him (Bhagwant Mann) a Sikh. He wears a turban to show that he …
(2023-12-26). Owaisi slams Karnataka govt for not withdrawing hijab ban yet. muslimmirror.com Hyderabad : AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday slammed the Karnataka Government for not issuing orders lifting the hijab ban in the state even after the Congress party came to power seven months ago. Speaking to reporters here, while condemning the killing of four Indian Army personnel by Pakistani terrorists in Kashmir, the Hyderabad MP …
(2023-12-26). Zionism and Africa. orinocotribune.com By Rosa Moro — Dec 24, 2023 | In their charm offensive in Africa, the Zionists exploit the image they want to sell around the world of being the legitimate representatives of the Jewish people. | Africa and the "Holy War" against Islam | Since its inception, "Israel" has sought allies and clients in Africa, as in the rest of the world. In 2017, it planned to hold an "Israel"-Africa summit in Togo, along the lines of summits in Europe, the US, Russia or China. "Israel" trumpeted that Netanyahu would meet with '25 African leaders', but in the end, the summit never took place because African leaders did not con…
(2023-12-26). AISSEE 2024 deferred, last date to make correction till Dec 24. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2024 (AISSEE 2024-25) and has also extended the last date of application.
(2023-12-26). Gulf drilling auction raises environmental concerns amidst Biden's climate pledges. nationofchange.org Biden's climate compromise: Gulf drilling leases spark outcry amid environmental crisis.
(2023-12-26). Santa Was in Solitary and Jesus Got the Death Penalty. scheerpost.com 
By Jean Casella / Solitary Watch It's Christmastime once again in Incarceration Nation. Amid the celebrations, fears, and hopes the season brings this year, it is worth stopping for a moment to remember certain things about the two figures who dominate this holiday. As the year ends with some 2,300 Americans sitting on death row …
(2023-12-26). The U.S. and China at year's end. nationofchange.org Still treading on the precipice…
(2023-12-26). The system is racist: Tacoma killer cops walk free. liberationnews.org 
Manuel Ellis was killed March 3, 2020; after the start of the George Floyd Uprising at the end of May, 2020, his family and supporters drew parallels between the cases.
(2023-12-26). Papa pide cese de ataques en Gaza en la bendición de Navidad. telesurtv.net Suplicó el cese de las operaciones militares con sus dramáticas consecuencias en las vidas de civiles inocentes, y que se remedie la desesperada situación humanitaria permitiendo la llegada de ayuda.
(2023-12-26). Yihad Islámica reitera necesidad de cese al fuego en Gaza. telesurtv.net El subsecretario general de la Yihad Islámica rechazó el intercambio de prisioneros "a menos que se detenga la agresión".
(2023-12-26). Ataques israelíes dejan más de 100 palestinos asesinados en Gaza. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Sanidad de Gaza indicó que 70 palestinos fueron asesinados tras los bombardeos israelíes contra el campamento de Al Maghazi, en el centro de la Franja.
(2023-12-26). Irán afirma que Israel pagará por asesinato de comandante Mousavi en Siria. telesurtv.net El mandatario afirmó que este crimen es otro signo de frustración de debilidad del régimen sionista de Tel Aviv.
(2023-12-26). Rusia rechaza injerencia en asuntos internos de Serbia. telesurtv.net El vocero del Kremlin, Dmitri Peskov, señaló que la situación en Serbia constituye "un asunto exclusivamente interno".
(2023-12-26). Líder de Hamás afirma estar en vías de conseguir la victoria. telesurtv.net Manifestó que las tropas israelíes "están sufriendo grandes pérdidas en vidas y equipos".
(2023-12-26). Putin asegura que Rusia fortalecerá su poderío naval. telesurtv.net El mandatario afirmó que cinco fragatas, ocho corbetas, 13 barcos lanzamisiles y más de 50 buques de diversas clases se encuentran en distintas fases de preparación.
(2023-12-26). Fuerzas rusas toman localidad de Márinka, región de Donetsk. telesurtv.net Shoigú resaltó que el Ejército ucraniano había convertido a Márinka en una fortificación con pasos subterráneos.
(2023-12-26). Israel asesina a destacado comandante militar iraní en Siria. telesurtv.net Razi Mousavi era un miembro veterano del Cuerpo de Guardias de la Revolución Islámica de Irán (CGRI), que se desempeñaba como asesor militar en Siria.
(2023-12-26). Alud deja aislada una localidad en Catamarca, Argentina. telesurtv.net Hasta ahora no se han reportado muertos ni heridos, sino daños a viviendas y un vehículo que fue arrastrado por el río.
(2023-12-26). Registran más de 640 tiroteos masivos en EE.UU. durante 2023. telesurtv.net Gun Violence Archive indicó que fueron asesinados 1.356 adolescentes, de entre los 12 y 17 años de edad, y unos 3.810 resultaron heridos.
(2023-12-26). Irán niega ataque a buque frente a costas de la India. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Irán, valoró de inútiles las declaraciones de los Estados Unidos (EE.UU) en las que se les atribuye el ataque a un petrolero frente a las costas de la India.
(2023-12-26). Reportan sismo de magnitud 4,17 al noreste de Puerto Rico. telesurtv.net El centro sismológico detalló que el seísmo se reportó a las 13H14 hora local (17H14 GMT), localizado a 64,32 kilómetros al norte-noroeste del municipio de Culebra.
(2023-12-26). Tormentas ocasionan dos muertos y cortes eléctricos en Australia. telesurtv.net Alrededor de 124.000 personas se quedaron sin electricidad en Gold Coast el día de Navidad y la mayoría todavía espera que se restablezca el suministro.
(2023-12-26). Silvio Rodríguez en los 70 años de Amaury Pérez Vidal: "Felicidades, hermanito" cubadebate.cu Ojalá te sientas muy bien este día, mejor que lo que a veces nos sugiere esta multiforme cosa que es la existencia. Pienso que ese debiera ser tu sentimiento porque has dejado bondades muy tangibles y útiles a todos los que te conocemos y escuchamos. Tienes, además, el cariño maduro de una Patria que también es tu cuna.
(2023-12-26). Alerta Etecsa sobre interrupciones al servicio de acceso a internet en la madrugada de este miércoles. cubadebate.cu La Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba (Etecsa) informó que en la madrugada de este miércoles 27 de diciembre se afectarán los servicios y las aplicaciones que requieren acceso a internet por datos móviles, desde los sitios wifi Etecsa y en el nauta hogar. Etecsa ofrece disculpas por las molestias ocasionadas.
(2023-12-26). Argentina: Milei despide por decreto a 7 000 trabajadores estatales. cubadebate.cu Dentro del paquetazo de Javier Milei se prevé que 7 000 empleados del Gobierno sean despedidos, mediante decreto que prohíbe la renovación de las y los trabajadores públicos que hayan sido contratados en 2023. La decisión forma parte del programa de ajuste con el que el mandatario pretende achicar de manera drástica el gasto estatal.
(2023-12-26). II Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano: Cerró la fase preliminar y están definidos los líderes individuales y colectivos. cubadebate.cu Cerró la fase preliminar de la II LEBC y ya están definidos los líderes individuales y colectivos: el mayabequense Alexander Pozo, que representa a Matanzas, se llevó el gallardete en average ofensivo, mientras Yosiel Serrano (SCU) se alzó con el mejor promedio de carreras limpias. El tunero Rafael Viñales mandó en jonrones y carreras impulsadas.
(2023-12-26). La cima de la economía mundial cambiará para el 2037: PIB de China superará al de EEUU. cubadebate.cu Según el informe del Centro de Estudios Económicos y Empresariales británico (CEBR, por sus siglas en inglés), el producto interno bruto (PIB) de China, medido a tipos de cambio, superará el mismo índice de Estados Unidos en el 2037. Además, se vaticina que después del 2080 la India se convertirá en la mayor economía mundial.
(2023-12-26). Longevidad de la memoria de algunos simios puede ser "relativamente similar" a la de los humanos, según estudio. cubadebate.cu En un estudio recientemente publicado en la revista PNAS se reportó que tanto los chimpancés ('Pan troglodytes') como los bonobos ('Pan paniscus') pueden recordar los rostros de antiguos compañeros que no han visto en un largo lapso de tiempo, reaccionando con más entusiasmo a aquellos que consideran sus amigos.
(2023-12-26). Proyecto pionero en Reino Unido utilizará la inteligencia artificial para combatir el vandalismo en lugares históricos. cubadebate.cu Un proyecto pionero desarrollado en Reino Unido busca combatir los actos vandálicos contra lugares históricos con la ayuda de un programa de inteligencia artificial (IA) que podrá identificar a los responsables, rastrear sus movimientos comparando los grafitis en diferentes áreas y analizar las pinturas para identificar dónde compraron las latas de aerosol.
(2023-12-26). Sistema Bancario y Financiero listo para el uso de PIN para compras en MLC. cubadebate.cu Según el Banco Central de Cuba, el Sistema Bancario y Financiero está en condiciones de iniciar el uso la clave o número de identificación personal (PIN), como mecanismo de autenticación en las operaciones presenciales que realicen en los Terminales de Puntos de Venta (TPV), para las compras en moneda libremente convertible (MLC).
(2023-12-26). Condenan en Palestina apoyo de EE.UU. a agresión israelí. cubadebate.cu La Organización para la Liberación de Palestina criticó a Estados Unidos por su sostenido respaldo a Israel en su guerra contra la Franja de Gaza, bajo fuego desde el 7 de octubre, reportó este martes Wafa. El Comité Ejecutivo de la OLP abogó por continuar la coordinación para unificar la posición árabe frente a la agresión israelí apoyada por Washington.
(2023-12-26). Reportan sismo de magnitud 4,0 en Évora, Portugal. telesurtv.net El temblor fue registrado a las 21: 02 hora local (misma GMT) y su epicentro se ubicó 12 kilómetros al noreste de Vendas Novas, cerca de Évora.
(2023-12-26). Incendio deja al menos dos muertos en Seúl, Corea del Sur. telesurtv.net Tres personas (dos hombres y una mujer) fueron encontradas en estado de paro cardíaco y solo una de ellas sobrevivió.
(2023-12-26). Hallan 29 nuevos geoglifos en Nazca, Perú. telesurtv.net Los geoglifos representan figuras de felinos y figuras antropomorfas y tienen una antigüedad de entre el año 300 a.C. y el 100 d.C.
(2023-12-26). Cinco grandes obras de Alejo Carpentier para recordar. telesurtv.net La obra de Alejo Carpentier es una de las más importantes dentro de la literatura latinoamericana de todos los tiempos.
(2023-12-26). Incendio destruye instalación deportiva en Dunkerque, Francia. telesurtv.net Construido en 1986, el complejo era uno de los estadios más famosos del baloncesto francés, con una capacidad para 3.043 espectadores.
(2023-12-26). Banca internacional cerrará 2023 con una elevada cifra de despedidos. cubadebate.cu La banca internacional cerrará 2023 con una elevada cifra de despedidos. Solo los grandes colosos del sector recortaron más de 60 000 empleos. Esas reducciones de plantillas permiten catalogar al 2023 como uno de los peores ejercicios en términos de empleo bancario, tras la gran crisis financiera global de 2007-2008.
(2023-12-26). Dos madres palestinas mueren en Gaza cada hora. telesurtv.net Decenas de miles de mujeres embarazadas sufren de hambre aguda, mientras las madres padecen de desnutrición y no pueden amamantar a sus bebés recién nacidos.
(2023-12-26). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net A más de 70 días de los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza y Cisjordania, las autoridades palestinas han registrado más de 20.000 personas asesinadas…
(2023-12-26). ONU compara genocidio en Gaza con los de Srebrenica y Ruanda. telesurtv.net "No es tan diferente de otras masacres de civiles si se mira más de cerca", afirmó la relatora especial de la ONU.
(2023-12-26). EE.UU. reporta récord de entrada de migrantes sin documentos. telesurtv.net El número récord de migrantes no autorizados ha agotado los recursos federales y locales.
(2023-12-26). Aumenta a 149 la cifra de fallecidos tras sismo en China. telesurtv.net Casi 1.000 residentes resultaron lesionadas y más de 14.000 viviendas quedaron destruidas.
(2023-12-26). Daños en servicio eléctrico por tormentas en Queensland, Australia. telesurtv.net La Oficina de Meteorología de Queensland advirtió de la existencia de varias tormentas eléctricas en el área entre Longreach y Emerald.
(2023-12-26). Ataques en Nigeria dejan más de 160 muertos. telesurtv.net Plateau se encuentra en la línea divisoria entre el norte predominantemente musulmán de Nigeria y el sur mayoritariamente cristiano.
(2023-12-26). Aumenta a 20.674 cifra de palestinos asesinados por ataques israelíes en Gaza. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas de ocupación de Israel han realizado 25 masacres contra familias enteras, provocando la muerte de 250 personas en las últimas 24 horas.
(2023-12-26). Aprueban con 86 % nueva Constitución en Chad. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con las fuentes oficiales, el 86% de los votantes optó por la opción del "sí" mientras la tasa de participación fue del 63,75%.
(2023-12-26). Aumenta actividad sísmica de volcán Nevado del Ruiz en Colombia. telesurtv.net Desde el domingo se ha detectado un aumento sísmico asociado a la fractura de roca en la zona oriental del volcán.
(2023-12-26). Registran rápida propagación de subvariante de Covid-19 en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Más del 44 por ciento de los nuevos contagios en EE.UU. son por la nueva subvariante JN.1 del coronavirus.
(2023-12-26). Was 9/11 a False Flag? America's "Just War" Against Muslim Countries: "Self Defense" Against "The Civilizational War of Islam Against the West" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-26). How Biden's Economy Puts Money in Workers' Pockets. counterpunch.org 
Libbi Urban's co-workers broke into applause at the union hall last year when they learned that their new contract with Cleveland-Cliffs not only increased wages by a whopping 20 percent but provided greater work-life balance and even enabled them to retire earlier than planned. They'd spent years fighting for some of the improvements. But this time, they
(2023-12-26). War Is Over If You Want It. counterpunch.org An iconic song back in the 1960's addressed the causes of war, and what leads young people to fight in them. Buffy Saint Marie's Universal Soldier advised that we could end war if soldiers refused to fight. So what if we gave her idea a test this winter? Let's suggest to the soldiers among the
(2023-12-26). A Brief Guide to American Government. counterpunch.org As fewer and fewer schools in the U.S. offer civics classes, this primer will have to do. It's pay to play. That's not okay? Then stay away. It'll be this way Till Judgment Day. Am I sounding sarcastic When I say they take plastic? You may feel a bit queasy, Sense the whole thing is
(2023-12-26). Why Did SCOTUS Deny Jack Smith's Expedited Petition for Review? counterpunch.org CNN "senior legal analyst" Elle Honig believes that SCOTUS rejected Jack Smith's petition to the Supreme Court on Trump's immunity claim because Smith won't say he wants the matter decided before the election. Ian Millhiser, senior correspondent for Vox, called the denial a "big victory for Trump." Legal expert, George Conway, denying that this was a win for Trump, theorized that
(2023-12-26). A Modest Proposal to Immediately Save Palestinian Lives. counterpunch.org 
This modest proposal is not a satire after Swift's 18th century satirical Modest Proposal in which he suggested that the British solve the Irish overpopulation problem by eating Irish children. My proposal is about feasible and immediate ways to stop Israel from massacring its colonized people, killing on average a Palestinian child every 15 minutes
(2023-12-26). Understanding the Early Mediterranean Through the Life of the Moroccan Polymath Ahmad bin Qasim al-Hajari. counterpunch.org 
When I first encountered the fascinating Moroccan polymath Ahmad ibn Qâsim al-HajaràÆ (c. 1569 — c.1640), I realized how the many threads of his life and career formulated a different understanding of the early modern Mediterranean, unsettling some of the assumptions of Orientalism. As I chronicle in my new book Beyond Orientalism: Ahmad ibn Qasim
(2023-12-26). Poetry Bleeds from the Shattered Normal. counterpunch.org What's ordinary about life suddenly becomes sacred. This is my definition of poetry — my deepest plunge into being alive. It seems more relevant than ever, as innocent blood flows in the wars being waged by military-political bureaucracies across the planet. How many more stunned facial expressions will I see on YouTube, of parents who
(2023-12-26). Over 100 Journalists Killed in Less Than Three Months. counterpunch.org 
(2023-12-26). The Walgreens Factor. counterpunch.org 
(2023-12-26). City of Sydney Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-26). Oppenheimer, atomic bombings and the ethical responsibility of scientists. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-26). Housing activists organise national day of action for public housing, rent controls. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-26). How can we build the movement for the liberation of Palestine? greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-26). Katoomba rallies for Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-26). Mainstream media's Israel bias comes under pressure. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-26). Mardi Gras AGM votes to tear up deal with NSW Police. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-26). NUS votes to support a free Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-26). Palestine not forgotten, as protests for a permanent ceasefire continue. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-26). Pro-Palestine protesters say Thales has no social licence. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-26). Residents want council to support Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-26). Supreme Court overturns aspects of NSW's anti-protest laws. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-26). WestCONnex delivers traffic chaos and resident outrage as Rozelle Interchange opens. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-26). Thursday 12/28: Stop Travis: No US Weapons for Genocide. indybay.org Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA | Rally, plus: Main Gate, Travis AFB | Air Base Parkway & Parker Rd. | Park and Gather at Commercial Center to left of Air Base Pkway & Parker Rd.
(2023-12-26). Friday 12/29: "No to Genocide Joe…and Netan-Nazi! Stop the Repression, Against Pro-Palestinian Voices" indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2023-12-26). Sunday 12/24: Palo Alto: Christmas Eve Vigil for the Children of Gaza. indybay.org Corner Embarcadero & El Camino | Palo Alto, CA…
(2023-12-26). No Shopping While Bombs Are Dropping! indybay.org People in London and many cities around the world protest the ongoing bombing of Gaza, 62 miles from where Jesus was born in Bethlehem. "NO SHOPPING WHILE BOMBS ARE DROPPING".
(2023-12-26). GAZA IS 62 MILES FROM BETHLEHEM WHERE JESUS WAS BORN. CHRISTMAS IS CANCELLED THIS YEAR. indybay.org
(2023-12-26). Friday 1/5: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-26). Google Map: 62 MILES FROM THE BIRTHPLACE OF JESUS IN BETHLEHEM TO GAZA CITY BEING BOMBED. indybay.org
(2023-12-26). We can either have billionaires or democracy. Not both. indybay.org Political debate on wealth redistribution is a fight for fairness | Call it socialism – as the wealthy GOP does – or call it progressive taxation or economic justice. It doesn't matter; the nation's fiscal conservatives will demonize any idea of redistributing wealth and try to stoke unfounded fears of creeping communism no matter what specific language we use around fairness.
(2023-12-26). President Biden: Learn the Names of Children You've Helped Israel to Murder. indybay.org Blissful ignorance of a war criminal…
(2023-12-26). Monday 12/25: Webinar: Christmas is Canceled: What Would Jesus Do for Palestine? indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-26). Tuesday 12/26: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2023-12-26). Friday 12/29: Action Hour — Ceasefire Now. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-26). JBLM Police Mock The Death Of Manny Ellis. indybay.org No Justice, No Peace. – JBLM Police / Directorate of Emergency Services A Corrupt and Violent Organization.
(2023-12-26). Homeless deaths on the streets surge in 2023. indybay.org The Dead Can't Dance Or Sing Anymore:…
(2023-12-26). Saturday 12/30: Petaluma: Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Corner of Petaluma Blvd and East Washington | Petaluma, CA…
(2023-12-26). Sunday 12/24: Watsonville: Don't Feed the War Machine! indybay.org 1992 Main St, Watsonville…
(2023-12-26). Thursday 12/28: Hayward: Ceasefire for the Children of Palestine. indybay.org At 5 Flags location corner of Main Street and D St, near the Kabob restaurant in Hayward…
(2023-12-26). Sunday 12/24: Candlelight vigil for Ceasefire. indybay.org Ohlone Park, Hearst @ McGee…
(2023-12-26). Tuesday 12/26: 2023 California State Capitol Kwanzaa Kickoff Celebration. indybay.org California State Capitol – West Steps | Capitol Mall & 10th Street…
(2023-12-26). Thursday 1/4: No Money for Massacres Solidarity Phone Bank. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-26). Sunday 1/21: Virtual Q&A Discussion of the film "Israelism" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-26). Thursday 1/25: Webinar: USCPR Action Kickoff: Building a Liberated Future. indybay.org
(2023-12-26). Wednesday 12/27: Day of Action to Commemorate Murdered Palestinian Journalists & All Journalists. indybay.org San Francisco Chronicle | 5th & Mission St | San Francisco…
(2023-12-26). Another Unmerry Whistleblower Christmas; MSPB's Cathy A. Harris Stars as The Grinch. indybay.org With the U.S. Merit System Protection Board headed by the hapless, if self-promoting, Harris, is authoritarian and ambitious vice ADM Ann E. Rondeau better able to become Donald Trump's Secretary of Defense should he win in 2024?>
(2023-12-26). Christmas massacre: UN says global silence green light for Israel's Gaza genocide. presstv.ir The UN special rapporteur on Palestine says the international community's silence has allowed the occupying regime to commit genocide in Gaza.
(2023-12-26). Iran, Syria unite in call to end Israeli genocide in Gaza: FM. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says his country shares a stance with Syria on the urgency of putting a swift end to Israel's war crimes and genocide in Gaza.
(2023-12-26). 'Netanyahu's plan to displace Gazans reveals true goal of Israeli genocide'. presstv.ir The Palestinian Foreign Ministry strongly condemns Netanyahu's plan to displace people of Gaza to other countries.
(2023-12-26). 'Biden's disregard for truce speaks volumes of US heartless approach to Gaza genocide'. presstv.ir CAIR, a US-based Muslim advocacy group, slammed Joe Biden's administration for 'actively supporting' Israel's ongoing 'genocide' in Gaza.
(2023-12-26). Israel's Gaza savagery results from 'impunity for genocide': UN expert. presstv.ir The UN Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing said events in Gaza result from "institutionalized impunity. Impunity for occupation. For a war of extermination."
(2023-12-26). WHO decries Israel's 'harrowing' strike on Gaza's Maghazi refugee camp. presstv.ir The World Health Organization decries a recent Israeli airstrike against a refugee camp in Gaza, which killed at least 70 civilians.
(2023-12-26). Pope calls slain Gaza children 'little Jesuses of today', urges truce. presstv.ir Pope Francis deplores the 'desperate humanitarian situation' in Gaza, and repeats his call for a ceasefire in his Christmas Day message on Monday.
(2023-12-26). Dec. 25: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir The operations carried out by the resistance groups on December 25, amid the Israeli-American genocidal war on Gaza, are as follows.
(2023-12-26). 'Human chessboard': UN says displaced Gazans have 'nowhere to go' as war intensifies. presstv.ir A UN official says Israel's indiscriminate strikes on the Gaza Strip have left displaced Palestinians with 'no safe place' to go.
(2023-12-26). Nothing justifies more than 20,000 dead: Pro-Palestine protesters say in Lyon. presstv.ir Protesters gather at Lyon's Bellecour Plaza, calling for an end to Israel's onslaught on the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-26). Bidding farewell to loved ones, Gazans say intl. law has utterly failed. presstv.ir The people of Gaza bid farewell to their loved ones, saying international law has failed to hold Israel accountable for its crimes.
(2023-12-26). Mass burial in Gaza's Jabalia as rescuers recover dozens of bodies. presstv.ir After Israeli forces withdrew from several streets in northern Gaza's Jabalia, rescuers recovered dead bodies and buried them in an improvised cemetery.
(2023-12-26). Israel's war in Gaza overshadows Bethlehem for sad Christmas. presstv.ir Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa arrived in Bethlehem for Christmas amid the bloodiest-ever hostilities in Gaza.
(2023-12-26). Dec. 24: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid Israel's genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza, the Palestinian and regional resistance groups continue their operations against the regime. Here is what happened on December 24.
(2023-12-26). Iran: Washington in no position to accuse others; hatred of US surges over Gaza. presstv.ir Iran dismisses "worthless" US accusations that it is escalating tensions in the high seas, saying Washington is 'in no position' to make claims against Tehran.
(2023-12-26). Thousands take to Melbourne streets to demand permanent ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters took to Melbourne streets to demand permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-26). Al-Qassam Brigades 'smashing' Israeli army, will not surrender: Hamas leader. presstv.ir The leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip says the Palestinian resistance movement will not give in to the Israeli regime's conditions.
(2023-12-26). WHO sounds alarm over 'acute hunger' at Gaza hospitals. presstv.ir The WHO chief said what his team witnessed in the hospitals was "rising desperation due to acute hunger."
(2023-12-26). Palestinians hold funerals for scores of civilians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza refugee camps. presstv.ir Palestinians in Gaza hold mass funerals for scores of people killed by Israeli airstrikes on two refugee camps.
(2023-12-26). Palestinians hold funerals for scores of civilians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza refugee camps. presstv.ir Palestinians in Gaza hold mass funerals for scores of people killed by Israeli airstrikes on two refugee camps in Gaza.
(2023-12-26). Israel's assassination of IRGC military advisor 'blatant and shameless' violation: Hezbollah. presstv.ir Lebanon's Hezbollah movement strongly condemns the Israeli regime's assassination of a senior Iranian military advisor in Syria.
(2023-12-26). Serbian police attack opposition protesters in Belgrade. presstv.ir Thousands gathered in the center of Belgrade in an anti-government protest on Sunday to demand the annulment of parliamentary and local elections.
(2023-12-26). On Christmas Day, raiding Israeli troops light up Jenin sky with flare bombs. presstv.ir Gunfire and sirens could be heard in Jenin early Monday. The Jenin refugee camp was the flash point.
(2023-12-26). Russian warship destroyed in deadly Ukrainian strike on Crimea. presstv.ir A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's navy ship killed one and injured two at the Crimean port city of Feodosia, the defense ministry says.
(2023-12-26). IRGC's veteran military advisor in Syria martyred in Israeli strike. presstv.ir Iran's veteran military advisor in Syria, Seyyed Razi Mousavi, has been murdered in an Israeli airstrike on Damascus.
(2023-12-26). IRGC advisor's assassination exposes Israel's 'frustration' against resistance: Iran Army chief. presstv.ir The chief commander of the Iranian Army condemns Israel's assassination of a senior IRGC military advisor in Syria as another sign of the occupying regime's "frustration" against the resistance.
(2023-12-26). Islamic Jihad to Israel: Await our next response to IRGC advisor's assassination. presstv.ir The Palestinian Islamic Jihad resistance movement says the occupying regime should await a decisive response to its assassination of a senior Iranian military advisor in Syria.
(2023-12-26). Scaling up renewable energy in Iran. presstv.ir President Ebrahim Raeisi on Monday oversaw the signing of building 4,000 megawatt (MW) of solar projects as the largest single contract for the construction of renewable power plants in West Asia.
(2023-12-26). Israeli ground offensive causes heavy damage in Jabalia. presstv.ir Israeli ground offensive causes heavy damage and destruction in Jabalia.
(2023-12-26). Hundreds of protesters march in Milan in support of Palestine. presstv.ir Hundreds of protesters have filled the streets of the Italian city of Milan to express solidarity with Palestine.
(2023-12-26). Southern Thailand hit by floods, train services disrupted. presstv.ir Cars and houses are partially submerged on the streets after intense rainfalls caused floods in southern Thailand.
(2023-12-26). On the frontline against US sanctions: Iran's shipping. presstv.ir The shipping fleet is playing a strategic role at a time of the most extensive sanctions ever imposed on a country targeting Iran.
(2023-12-26). Iran, Eurasian Economic Union sign free trade agreement. presstv.ir Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union sign a major agreement to engage in free trade.
(2023-12-26). Raeisi: Israel will pay price for assassinating senior IRGC advisor. presstv.ir The Iranian president says the Israeli regime will definitely pay the price for the killing of a senior IRGC commander in Syria.
(2023-12-26). Iran: US in no position to accuse others; hated globally over Israel support. presstv.ir Iran dismisses "worthless" US accusations that it is escalating tensions in the high seas, saying Washington is 'in no position' to make claims against Tehran.
(2023-12-26). Dec 26, 2023. sitrepworld.info 
The original sirtaki Zorbas — Mikis Theodorakis Black Pattern Forming? by Alastair Crooke The revenge of the Blob, by Mick Hume The Folly of Irrational War-mongering and Other Unlearned Lessons from WWI, by Gary Kohls, MD The Greatest Gift of All, by Paul Craig Roberts Hatred, Brainwashing, And Mass Psychosis Behind Democrats' War On Democracy, by M Shellenberger And So Ends an Era, by James Howard Kunstler Merry Christmas: A brief note of holiday thanks from Racket, by Matt Taibbi Thank you and Merry Christmas, There's much more work to be done.. by Alex Krainer Netanyahu Outsmarted by…
2023-12-25: News Headlines
(2023-12-25). Pope Francis blasts the weapons industry as he makes a Christmas appeal for peace in the world. devdiscourse.com Pope Francis on Monday blasted the weapons industry and its "instruments of death" that fuel wars as he made a Christmas Day appeal for peace in the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians.
(2023-12-25). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 79: Bethlehem Cancels Christmas Celebrations as Israel Continues to Bomb Gaza. transcend.org 24 Dec 2023 – Palestinian pastor Munther Issac says, "If Jesus was born today, he'd be born under the rubble of Gaza" as Israeli forces flattens entire neighborhoods to create buffer zones in north, east, and south of the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-25). Israeli general killed Israelis on 7 October then lied about it. electronicintifada.net Barak Hiram's fabrications about Israeli children being tied up and shot helped lay ground for genocide in Gaza.
(2023-12-25). Israel Killed Thousands of Children in Gaza—How Can So Many Israelis Remain Indifferent? transcend.org Fall 2023 – The Gaza Strip is gradually being erased, along with its families, its people, its children, their smiles and laughter. What enables the majority of Jewish Israelis to support this systematic and mass erasure?>
(2023-12-25). 2023 to go down as 'one of the most difficult' years for children worldwide: UNICEF. muslimmirror.com GENEVA : As dozens of conflicts have ruthlessly robbed tens of thousands of children of their future, 2023 will be remembered as "one of the most difficult" years to be a child in, according to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Another factor that made the year "one of the most difficult" was insufficient funds …
truthout.org (2023-12-25). Christmas Wishes for "Peace on Earth" Are Empty Without Ceasefire in Gaza
The message of Christmas has traditionally involved prayers for goodwill toward all and "peace on Earth," but through their opposition to ceasefire in Gaza, most Western Christians are affirming the opposite values: that violence, weapons and destruction are the only response to real and perceived enemies.
(2023-12-25). 2023 to go down as 'one of the most difficult' years for children worldwide: UNICEF. muslimmirror.com GENEVA : As dozens of conflicts have ruthlessly robbed tens of thousands of children of their future, 2023 will be remembered as "one of the most difficult" years to be a child in, according to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Another factor that made the year "one of the most difficult" was insufficient funds …
(2023-12-25). Biden divides US voters with Gaza policy. electronicintifada.net US president notes Israel's "indiscriminate bombing," but poll indicates sending arms alienates younger voters.
(2023-12-25). 78 Palestine Solidarity Activists Face Charges For Civil Disobedience. popularresistance.org 78 Palestine solidarity activists are facing charges following a mass civil disobedience action staged on November 16, in which protesters shut down San Francisco's Bay Bridge in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. | Over 150 demonstrators blocked the Bay Bridge on November 16, while US President Joe Biden was in San Francisco for the APEC Summit. Several activists blocked the bridge with cars, and, highlighting their commitment, proceeded to throw their keys into the San Francisco Bay. | Protesters are facing charges ranging from unlawful public assembly, false imprisonment, refusing to comply with a…
(2023-12-25). Deadliest days for Israel: 35 Israeli military vehicles destroyed, nearly 50 soldiers killed in 4 days. muslimmirror.com Palestine : It seems bad news for Israel are in stock now as it is facing the most deadliest days in Gaza since the war started on 7th October. Now thr situation is that Hamas is giving the toughest resistance which Israel never expected or calculated. The military wing of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas …
(2023-12-25). Deadliest days for Israel: 35 Israeli military vehicles destroyed, nearly 50 soldiers killed in 4 days. muslimmirror.com Palestine : It seems bad news for Israel are in stock now as it is facing the deadliest days in Gaza since the war started on 7th October. Now the situation is that Hamas is giving the toughest resistance which Israel never expected or calculated. The military wing of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says …
(2023-12-25). Deadliest days for Israel: 35 Israeli military vehicles destroyed, nearly 50 soldiers killed in 4 days. muslimmirror.com Palestine : It seems bad news for Israel are in stock now as it is facing the deadliest days in Gaza since the war started on 7th October. Now the situation is that Hamas is giving the toughest resistance which Israel never expected or calculated. The military wing of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says …
(2023-12-25). Deadliest days for Israel: 35 Israeli military vehicles destroyed, nearly 50 soldiers killed in 4 days. muslimmirror.com Palestine : It seems bad news for Israel are in stock now as it is facing the most deadliest days in Gaza since the was started on 7th October. Hamas is giving the toughest resistance which Israel never expected or calculated. The military wing of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says its fighters have destroyed …
(2023-12-25). "Big Money" Behind the Genocide: Israeli Settlers Plan 'Dream Beach Houses' in Gaza. transcend.org 21 Dec 2023 – The advertisement reads: "We are working to prepare the ground for the return to Gush Katif. Our employees are working on the rehabilitation of the region, cleaning up waste, and deporting the occupiers (Palestinians). We hope that in the near future, the kidnapped and our soldiers will somehow return to their homes, and we can start construction in the entire Gush Katif area in the Gaza Strip."
(2023-12-25). Iraqi Resistance Drone Strikes 'Israeli' Port Of Eilat. popularresistance.org The Islamic Resistance of Iraq announced that it had attacked the port city of Eilat in southern "Israel," and that the attack was in response to the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people carried out by the Israeli regime. | On Friday, December 22, the Iraqi Resistance announced through a statement, "In line with our approach to resisting the occupation, in support of our people in Gaza, and in response to the massacres committed by the usurping entity against Palestinian civilians, including children, women and the elderly, the Mujahideen of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq has hit a target in Umm al-Rashrash…
(2023-12-25). At This Point We Have To Always Assume Israel Is Lying Until Proven Otherwise. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2023-12-25). Gaza facing a Christmas genocide. electronicintifada.net
(2023-12-25). Strength and Resilience in the Face of Genocide. podcasters.spotify.com This is me sharing some thoughts in my car that I have been having for a while – after driving back from a family party that sparked it in me…
(2023-12-25). War on Gaza: Bethlehem pastor's Christmas sermon condemns those 'complicit in Gaza genocide'. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Bethlehem pastor's Christmas sermon condemns those 'complicit in Gaza genocide' | Reverend Munther Isaac says Christian Palestinians are resilient and would not accept 'delayed remorse' from complicit people
| Mon, 12/25/2023 – 12: 32 | An installation at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem depicts an infant Jesus lying amidst the rubble on Christmas Eve, 2023 (Reuters) | In a…
(2023-12-25). Declaration of Conscience and Concern of Global Intellectuals on Gaza Genocide. transcend.org 20 Dec 2023 – This Declaration calls not only for the denunciation of Israel's genocidal assault but also for taking effective action to permanently prevent its repetition. The urgency of the moment obliges global intellectuals to stand against the ongoing horrific ordeal of the Palestinian people and, most of all, to implore action by those who have the power, and hence the responsibility, to do so.
en.mehrnews.com (2023-12-25). Yemeni parliament says US responsible for Gaza genocideThe Yemeni parliament has condemned the US support for the Israeli regime in its war on Gaza, holding Washington responsible for the war and genocide in the Palestinian territory.
(2023-12-25). Hamas 'Mass Rape' Claim Lacks Evidence—but It's Being Used to Justify Genocide. transcend.org 18 Dec 2023 – The Western Media's Refusal to Investigate What Happened on October 7 – Journalists are suppressing evidence from the Israeli military on its killings of many citizens, including the charred remains cited as proof of barbarism by Hamas.
(2023-12-25). HOW RUSSIA BROKE UKRAINE FT. BRIAN BERLETIC | US-NATO RED SEA COALITION FALLS APART | XMAS EVE LIVE! thealtworld.com Stream starts In this special Christmas eve LIVE, we will get into the pressing geopolitical developments in Ukraine, West Asia (Gaza, Red Sea), plus much more! | Brian Berletic video cited:
(2023-12-25). Christmas Wishes for "Peace on Earth" Are Empty Without Ceasefire in Gaza. truthout.org The message of Christmas has traditionally involved prayers for goodwill toward all and "peace on Earth," but through their opposition to ceasefire in Gaza, most Western Christians are affirming the opposite values: that violence, weapons and destruction are the only response to real and perceived enemies. The U.S. Christian Palestinian communities that I am a part of are truly puzzled at the… |
(2023-12-25). Israel Kills at Least 100 Palestinians in Christmas Eve Attacks. truthout.org This figure was confirmed by Gaza's Ministry of Health on December 24. Due to breakdowns in communication networks within the Gaza Strip, the Ministry of Health in Gaza has been unable to regularly and accurately update its tolls since mid-November. Some rights groups put the death toll number closer to 28,000 when accounting for those presumed dead. At least 100 Palestinians were killed in… |
(2023-12-25). War on Gaza: Egypt proposes detailed ceasefire plan as Israel vows to expand Gaza campaign. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Egypt proposes detailed ceasefire plan as Israel vows to expand Gaza campaign | Israel's military assault on Gaza is displacing Palestinians several times over as the death toll continues to climb over 20,000 | Mon, 12/25/2023 – 18: 06 | A Red Crescent humanitarian society representative walks by Egypt's eastern border with the Gaza Strip in Rafah on 11 December 2023 (Giuseppe C…
(2023-12-25). War on Gaza: Israel forcibly displaces Palestinians to 'camps inside refugee camps'. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Israel forcibly displaces Palestinians to 'camps inside refugee camps' | Going from displacement into homelessness, Palestinians fear Israel's plan will eventually push them into Egypt | Mon, 12/25/2023 – 15: 11 | Residents of the Bureij refugee camp arrive in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip following an Israeli ejection order, on 22 December 2023 (AFP) | In empty land n…
(2023-12-25). War on Gaza: Hamas leader Sinwar says its fighters are 'smashing' Israeli army, will not surrender. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Hamas leader Sinwar says its fighters are 'smashing' Israeli army, will not surrender | In a letter to the group's leadership abroad, Sinwar claims nearly 1,600 Israeli soldiers have been killed | Mon, 12/25/2023 – 10: 57 | Yahia al-Sinwar shakes hands with a member of the Qassam Brigades during a rally in Gaza City on 14 December 2022 (AFP/Mohammed Abed) | Hamas fighters are inflicting hea…
(2023-12-25). War on Gaza: Netanyahu laments Israel's 'heavy price' as death toll mounts. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-12-25). War on Gaza: Maersk will resume Red Sea shipping after US-led coalition deploys. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Maersk will resume Red Sea shipping after US-led coalition deploys | Houthi Red Sea attacks have stirred fears about rising transportation costs, but sparked a rally in container ship companies' stocks | Mon, 12/25/2023 – 18: 03 | The container ship "Maersk Bratan" is discharged at the terminals of HHLA (Hamburg Port Logistics Inc) in Hamburg on 22 June 2022 (Axel Heimken/AFP) | The world's…
(2023-12-25). War on Gaza: At least 70 Palestinians killed in Israeli attack on Gaza refugee camp. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: At least 70 Palestinians killed in Israeli attack on Gaza refugee camp | The Maghazi camp in central Gaza, which Palestinian officials say was 'completely residential', was targeted overnight on Sunday | Mon, 12/25/2023 – 11: 31 | An aerial view shows Palestinians mourning their relatives on 25 December 2023 after an Israeli strike targeted the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza (AFP) | A…
tehrantimes.com (2023-12-25). U.S., allies big impediments to halting Israeli atrocities in Gaza: FMSpeaking at the Tehran International Conference on Palestine on Saturday, Iraian President Ebrahim Raisi asserted that the U.S. and the Zionist regime should be brought to trial for their role in the Gaza genocide.
themalaysianreserve.com (2023-12-25). Fool around and find outBY THIS time, you and I, and several billions of other people, can agree that Israelis Zionists are pathologically inclined.
en.abna24.com (2023-12-25). Pro-Palestinian demonstrations held in Italy
Fabio Marcelli, an Italian university professor, and lawyer, told the Iran Press: "In the past two months, more than 20,000 people have been massacred in the Gaza Strip, and the killing of Palestinians and the hunger and thirst of the people of Gaza continue, and we are protesting the genocide of the Palestinian people by the regime."
(2023-12-25). Egypt 'proposes' new deal between Hamas, Israel. muslimmirror.com JERUSALEM : Israeli officials said Sunday that Egypt has proposed to both Tel Aviv and Hamas to move forward with a new agreement, involving the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. "The Egyptian proposal is expected to be discussed on Monday during the meeting of the war cabinet," Israeli news website Walla quoted an …
(2023-12-25). Hezbollah launches missiles towards Israeli settlements. plenglish.com Beirut, Dec 25 (Prensa Latina) The Lebanese Resistance (Hezbollah) on Monday launched a volley of missiles over some Israeli settlements in response to the Zionist aggression to southern localities and also in support of Gaza and Palestinian fighters.
(2023-12-25). Israel expects to spend 14B dollars to continue the war in Gaza. plenglish.com In a meeting with lawmakers, Israel ¥s Finance Ministry reported that continuing with the war in Gaza will likely cost extra 50 billion sekels (about USD$14 billion) over the next year, although they expect to end the war by February at the latest. | Calculations are based on the assumption that the armed conflict will continue for at least two months in 2024, which will add 30 billion sekels for security and another 20 billion sekels for civilian and other expenses, as explained by the Finance Ministry's Deputy Budget Commissioner Itai Temkin. | The increase in the announced outlays could lead in 2024 to a b…
(2023-12-25). Jesus, Gaza, and the Murder of "Useless People". "Christmas is about the Birth of a Boy. A Man who Sided with the Outcasts, the Poor, the Forsaken and the Peacemakers" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-25). How Hamas Became the Violent Face of Palestinian Resistance. jacobin.com Hamas has been all over the news since its brutal October 7 attack, but there's much less understanding of how the group emerged.
(2023-12-25). Israeli deaths mount in Gaza as Tel Aviv plans ground withdrawal. new.thecradle.co
(2023-12-25). Israel's Gaza War, West Bank Raids Stole Bethlehem's Christmas. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-25). At a megachurch Christmas Eve service outside Atlanta, a call for a ceasefire. mondoweiss.net 
On Christmas Eve, congregants gathered at the New Birth Missionary Baptist church for a service unlike any other: the church choir wore keffiyehs, Palestinians shared stories of the Nakba, and the pastor's call was clear: a ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-25). Urgent Call for Global Solidarity Response. workersinpalestine.org In the face of unprecedented challenges, we, the Palestinian health sector unions, stand as a unified voice representing the dedicated health workers across Gaza and the West Bank.
(2023-12-25). Netherlands stands for 8,000 massacred Palestinian babies in touching gesture. ummid.com In a touching display of solidarity, the Olive Tree Planting Foundation under the patronage of Esther van der Most Thursday December 20, 2023 mobilised at the iconic Binnenrotte Square in Rotterdam over 8,000 pairs of shoes each symbolizing a Palestinian child killed by the Israeli Occupation Forces in Gaza.
(2023-12-25). Angelina Jolie exposes 'ugly reality' of global affairs, days after condemning killings in Gaza. ummid.com About two months after condemning the massacre of Palestinians in Gaza without mincing words, Hollywood actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie exposed the 'ugly reality' of global affairs, also saying all talks of human rights are farce and the world is actually ruled by business interests.
(2023-12-25). Ask AI 'What would Jesus do in Gaza?' The Answer is… ummid.com If Jesus Christ were physically present in Gaza right now, walking among the suffering people trapped in this tiny, impoverished strip of land, what would he say and do? Read More…
(2023-12-25). US again stops UNSC from taking Gaza ceasefire resolution. ummid.com Continuing its support for the Israeli massacre of Palestinians, the United States once again stopped the UN Security Council from taking a resolution demanding ceasefire and end of the inhuman Zionist offensive in Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-25). Egypt 'proposes' new deal between Hamas, Israel. muslimmirror.com JERUSALEM : Israeli officials said Sunday that Egypt has proposed to both Tel Aviv and Hamas to move forward with a new agreement, involving the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. "The Egyptian proposal is expected to be discussed on Monday during the meeting of the war cabinet," Israeli news website Walla quoted an …
(2023-12-25). Can the US-led Maritime Force Stop Yemen's Houthi Attacks During Gaza War? transcend.org 19 Dec 2023 – The Houthis say they won't stop attacking ships unless Israel stops its attacks on Gaza. So far, the shipping industry doesn't appear convinced the task force can halt them.
(2023-12-25). In Unprecedented Slaughter of Gaza Civilians, US Claims Israel Is the "Victim" transcend.org 22 Dec 2022 – As the death toll in Gaza tops 20,000, Israeli-US lies about Al-Shifa hospital are newly exposed.
(2023-12-25). Israel's Latest Weapon Against Palestine Is Egypt's Debt. transcend.org 18 Dec 2023 – Will Egypt agree to take in the Palestinian population expelled from Gaza in exchange for the cancellation of its external debt?>
(2023-12-25). Jesus, Gaza, and the Murder of Useless People. transcend.org 20 Dec 2023 – Jesus was a Palestinian Jew born in Bethlehem who grew up in Nazareth and was executed as a criminal in Jerusalem by Jews. What we celebrate at Christmas is the opposite of what he stood for. Once there was a mother, father and child on the run to safety in Egypt; today, there are millions of Palestinian refugees on the run to nowhere but a dead-end.
(2023-12-25). UN Security Council Adopts Resolution on Gaza Crisis. transcend.org 22 Dec 2023 – The UNSC has adopted a resolution on the ongoing crisis in Gaza, with 13 votes in favour, and the US and Russia abstaining. Among other points, it demands immediate, safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance at scale directly to the Palestinian civilian population throughout the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-25). Yemen's Houthis in Defense of Gaza. transcend.org 21 Dec 2023 – Zionazis massacre children, women, babies, elderly journalists and doctors without showing the slightest sign of humanity. 70 days have passed since the massacre started on 7 Oct and at least 25 thousand Palestinians were killed by the Israeli army, at least 22 thousand of them civilians, and most of the civilians children and babies.
(2023-12-25). Jesus of Palestine. Jesus of the Gaza Strip. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-25). Jesus of Palestine. Jesus of the Gaza Strip. scheerpost.com The Nativity scene shows baby Jesus wrapped in a keffiyeh and placed in a pile of rubble to show solidarity with the people of Gaza on December 18, 2023 in the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem, West Bank. Last month, Christian Palestinian leaders here called off public Christmas celebrations, citing the effects of the …
(2023-12-25). A Tribute to Blacklisted Lyricist Yip Harburg: The Man Who Put the Rainbow in The Wizard of Oz. democracynow.org 
His name might not be familiar to many, but his songs are sung by millions around the world. Today, we take a journey through the life and work of Yip Harburg, the Broadway lyricist who wrote such hits as "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" and who put the music into The Wizard of Oz. Born into poverty on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Harburg always included a strong social and political component to his work, fighting racism and poverty. A lifelong socialist, Harburg was blacklisted and hounded throughout much of his life. We speak with Harburg's son, Ernie Harburg, about the music and politics of his father. T…
(2023-12-25). Democracy Now! 2023-12-25 Monday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! 2023-12-25 Monday: A Tribute to Blacklisted Lyricist Yip Harburg: The Man Who Put the Rainbow in The Wizard of Oz
(2023-12-25). Democracy Now! 2023-12-25 Monday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! 2023-12-25 Monday: A Tribute to Blacklisted Lyricist Yip Harburg: The Man Who Put the Rainbow in The Wizard of Oz
(2023-12-25). Christmas: Then and Now. scheerpost.com 
A church in Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestine (left) by Nadim Jessa on Feb 27, 2009. The separation wall near Bethlehem by seetheholyland.com on August 4, 2007. Photos from Flickr, collaged by ScheerPost staff writer. | By Mitri Raheb / I was born across the street from where Jesus was born on a street called, the Milk Grotto Street, in Bethlehem. My family has deep roots in the little town. We have been Christians for the last fifteen centuries, if…
(2023-12-25). Israelis against war and occupation. pressenza.com The birth of a poor child in a shelter in the occupied land of Palestine, more than two thousand years ago, is being celebrated these days, amidst multiple contradictions. These are days of good wishes for peace, a peace that we have left in the bloody hands of the warlords. Palestine is in the news again, scores of children are being born on the floors of destroyed hospitals, dying in the rubble of their homes, or maimed by shrapnel from the bombs of people who believe they are God's chosen ones. Only a sick humanity could watch live this slaughter of thousands of innocent children without being outraged by the…
(2023-12-25). Mulago hospital: Museveni meets surgeons after a successful kidney transplant. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met a group of surgeons from Mulago National Referral Hospital who performed the first Kidney transplant in Uganda at the facility last week. The group was led by the Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng met Museveni at State House, Entebbe. Aceng informed Museveni …
(2023-12-25). Venezuela Now Has A WBW Chapter For Peace/ Venezuela Ya Tiene Un Capítulo Para La Paz. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Gabriel Aguirre, World BEYOND War, December 24, 2023 | As World BEYOND War continues to grow in Latin America, on December 21st a new chapter was created in Venezuela. The activity took place at the Nucleus of Endogenous Francisco de Miranda-Tócome, in the Sucre municipality of the city of Caracas. | The event to launch the chapter was part of a conference called "Venezuela Territory of Peace", in which various members of the chapter, activists, and people interested in contributing to the work of peace and against war participated in-person and virtually. | The event began around 3: 00 p.m. local time in Ca…
(2023-12-25). COP28's Unrealistic Tripling of Nuclear Power. pressenza.com UN climate conferences since 1992 have failed to follow through with results, as CO2 emissions continue higher and higher with every passing year. In fact, post climate conference impact of adopted proposals has become something of an inside joke. The most recent conference, COP28, embraced nuclear power as a godsend challenging climate change. | "Triple Nuclear Power" still echoes throughout the halls of COP28. If one stands at the podium in the convention center now empty and listens intently, echoes reverberate "triple nuclear power" spewing out of red-faced maniacs from over 20 countries that committed to tri…
(2023-12-25). David Krieger (27 Mar 1942 — 7 Dec 2023): A Life of Dedication to the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons. transcend.org Although David Krieger devoted his professional life to anti-nuclear scholarship and activism, his underlying motivations were for a world anchored in dignity for all, respect for international law, and a robust UN. Remembering my long, close, cherished friendship reinforces my sense of loss resulting from David's death. RIP…
(2023-12-25). Samsung Galaxy S24 advanced AI features, specs leaked. ummid.com Samsung is launching its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered smartphone Galaxy S24 at 'Samsung Galaxy Unpacked' event on January 18, 2024, the phone maker has officially confirmed.
(2023-12-25). Russia to Raise Gas Export to China via Eastern Route. infobrics.org Gazprom PJSC and China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC) have agreed to increase the volume of Russian gas export to China through the Power of Siberia Pipeline next year…
(2023-12-25). Agbiz Optimistic About Market Expansion to New Brics Members. infobrics.org With more countries to become members of the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Brics) grouping, the South African agricultural industry will seek to deepen trade with these countries, particularly Saudi Arabia as a $20-billion importer of agricultural produce every year…
(2023-12-25). BRICS in Global Financial System: The Need to Level the Playing Field. infobrics.org The nations of BRICS have repeatedly called for the enhancement of their role and status within the current global financial system, which was long overdue…
(2023-12-25). Ukraine cannot mobilise 500,000 soldiers while artillery shortage compounds problems. infobrics.org Ukrainian soldiers continue deserting when given the opportunity.
(2023-12-25). Europe betrayed by US and Ukraine — Minsk talks negotiator. infobrics.org Donbass' top diplomat who took part in Minsk negotiations believes Europe was deceived in US war plans.
(2023-12-25). What did Russia destroy at Starokonstantinov airbase. infobrics.org Both Russian and Ukrainian milbloggers reported that the Starokonstantinov strike is associated with solid information about the appearance of "something very important at the airbase", which prompted the VKS to use its most dangerous air-launched missile that is generally reserved for such high-priority targets.
(2023-12-25). The West Isn't Content With Vucic's Many Concessions And Wants Full Control Over Serbia. thealtworld.com
(2023-12-25). Serbian president meets with Russian ambassador after riots. plenglish.com Belgrade, Dec 25 (Prensa Latina) Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Russian Ambassador Alexander Botsan Kharchenko met on Monday at the head of State's residence, a day after opposition demonstrators tried to destabilize Belgrade.
(2023-12-25). Police in Serbia detain nearly 40 people as opposition plans more protests against election results. devdiscourse.com Serbian police said on Monday they have detained at least 38 people who took part in a protest against reported widespread irregularities during a recent general ballot that declared the governing populists as winners of the parliamentary and local councils' elections. Claiming election fraud, particularly in the capital, Belgrade, opposition group Serbia Against Violence has been staging protests since the December 17 elections while some politicians began a hunger strike.
(2023-12-25). Salvadoreans rank 13th among emigrants to the US. plenglish.com Some 61,265 people in this situation in the US come from El Salvador, according to a report by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP). | This figure between January and November represents 2.07 percent of the total of 2,956,14 million irregular migrants identified by the institution to date, which contrasts with the 689,208 migrants in similar condition, originating from Mexico. | El Salvador ranks 13th among the countries with the highest number of irregular migrant arrivals during the eleven months of the year, according to the latest update of the report "Encounters between the Border Patrol and the…
(2023-12-25). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 80: Israel kills at least 100 Palestinians in Christmas Eve attacks. mondoweiss.net 
At least 100 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on Khan Younis and Al-Maghazi refugee camp, as a new Euro-Med Monitor report documents brutal Israeli crimes against civilians sheltering in Palestinian schools, including executions.
(2023-12-25). New Poll: Black Americans More Hawkish Against Illegal Immigration, Than White. moguldom.com Recent polling data reveals an interesting trend in the attitudes of Black Americans toward immigration, challenging the assumption that the Black community overwhelmingly supports more progressive immigration policies. As President Joe Biden continues to navigate the difficulties of immigration reform, it appears that his pivot towards the center aligns more closely with the views of …
(2023-12-25). Boycotts and Protests — How Are People Around the World Defying Israel? transcend.org 15 Dec 2023 – Al Jazeera takes a look at the movements against Israel and illegal settlements in Palestine.
(2023-12-25). Charlie Chaplin's Enduring Legacy. popularresistance.org Few individuals did more to shape modern cinema than the actor, director, and producer Charlie Chaplin. One of the greatest of all comic mimes, he also pioneered cinematic techniques and storytelling. His films with his iconic role as the beleaguered Little Tramp with baggy trousers, mustache, cane, and bowler hat were not only comic masterpieces, but unflinching looks at poverty, unemployment, capitalism, exploitation, the callousness of authority, the search for meaning and dignity in a hostile world, and the yearning for love and acceptance. | He argued that drama should be derived from the close observation o…
(2023-12-25). Southern Human Rights Organizing And The Amazon Workers' Struggle. popularresistance.org Jennifer Bates is an organizer with the BAmazon Union , the effort to organize Amazon warehouse workers in Bessemer, Alabama. BAmazon Union is affiliated with the Retail, Wholesale & Department Store Union (RWDSU). I spoke to Ms. Bates at the Southern Human Rights Organizers Conference (SHROC) which was recently held in Nashville. SHROC is an opportunity for human rights organizers and defenders to come together to share strategies, learn from each other, and build relationships. It's a gathering of grassroots organizers and human rights defenders from across the U.S. and Global South.
(2023-12-25). Better jobs mean better development. independent.co.ug 
Governments must learn how to enhance productivity and employment in labour-intensive service sectors COMMENT | DANI RODRIK | Conventional economics has always had a blind spot when it comes to jobs. The problem goes back to Adam Smith, who placed consumers, rather than workers, on the throne of economic life. What matters for well-being, he …
(2023-12-24). R&D seen as key to success of private firms. ecns.cn At an equipment production line in Wucheng county of Dezhou, Shandong province, workers are busy producing specialized heat recovery ventilators for livestock farms.
(2023-12-25). Israeli strike in Syria kills top Iranian general. plenglish.com Sayyed Razi Mousavi, one of the top IRGC commanders in Syria, was killed on Monday. | He was responsible for coordinating the military alliance between Syria and Iran. | Mousavi "was killed during an attack by the Zionist regime a few hours ago in Zeinabiyah district in the suburbs of Damascus," Iran's official IRNA news agency reported, using a different name for Sayyida Zeinab south of the Syrian capital. | Iran's state television interrupted its regular news broadcast to announce that Mousavi had been killed, describing him as one of the most experienced IRGC advisers in Syria. | It said he had been "among tho…
(2023-12-25). Chris Hedges: The Cost of Bearing Witness. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-25). Julian Assange & Gonzalo Lira Are in Prison Because of Biden. theduran.com
(2023-12-25). US Media Suppressed Government's Role In Ousting Brazil's Government. popularresistance.org In a new peer-reviewed academic article in Latin American Perspectives (11/19/23), "Anticorruption and Imperialist Blind Spots: The Role of the United States in Brazil's Long Coup," Sean T. Mitchell, Rafael Ioris, Kathy Swart, Bryan Pitts and I prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that the US Department of Justice was a key actor in what we call Brazil's "long coup." This was the period from 2014, beginning with the lead up to the illegitimate 2016 impeachment of Dilma Rousseff, to the November 2019 release of then-former, now-current President Lula da Silva from political imprisonment.
(2023-12-25). What Abandoning Fossil Fuels Could Look Like In The Arab World. popularresistance.org For the second year in a row, world leaders met in the Arab world to negotiate the future of the planet. As a backdrop to the United Nations climate conference in Dubai, it's a fitting venue for a planet-wide shift that scientists say needs to happen: The region has extensive deposits of oil and gas, but also immense, untapped potential for renewable energy. | Over the past several years, European governments and corporations have made moves to capitalize off this potential, investing in sprawling mega-projects to capture the sun's energy from the region's vast deserts and export the electricity north.
(2023-12-25). Open Letter To The Columbia University Administration. popularresistance.org Our deans state that the Columbia community should acknowledge "that hearing chanted phrases such as 'by any means necessary,' 'from the river to the sea,' or calls for an 'intifada'—irrespective of intentions and provenance—is experienced by many Jewish, Israeli, and other members of our community as antisemitic and deeply hurtful." | They have thus unilaterally decided that no one should rise up [the actual meaning of "intifada"> against 56 years of illegal military occupation; that Palestine should remain unfree from the river to the sea; and that the oppressed should take permission from the oppre…
(2023-12-25). Discussing Ukraine with Nima and Israel With Stephen Gardner. sonar21.com If you're looking for something to listen to while wrapping (or unwrapping) presents, here are recent chats with Nima and Stephen Gardner. My discussion with Nima is focused primarily on Ukraine. I do my rant about Ben Hodges and his abjectly ignorant comment that Ukraine should emulate the 1944 Nazis in charting a potential path to victory. | Stephen and I spend some time talking about the war between Israel and the Palestinians. I tell him of my recent encounter with a friend — a Jewish woman — whose mother was a Holocaust survivor. While attending a holiday party she hosted, she approached me…
(2023-12-25). 2023 Saw a Growing Pro-Democracy Movement Win Voting Access Gains. truthout.org Over the past few years, states across the country have passed laws that make voting more difficult and elections more vulnerable to partisan interference, and 2023 is no exception. But it is critical to remember that there is also a flourishing pro-democracy movement that has pushed many states to make important strides in the opposite direction. Between January 1 and October 10… |
(2023-12-25). The fight against extractivism will continue in the streets and on the roads despite government threats. pressenza.com Social organisations and socio-environmental assemblies from all over the country warn that, despite the government's repressive threats, they will continue mobilising in defence of the territory and against agribusiness, mining and oil exploitation. They denounce the "Argentine fascism" of the President. | From Tierra del Fuego to Jujuy. From Catamarca to Buenos Aires. Socio-environmental assemblies from all over the country know that Javier Milei's government will try to move forward with more agribusiness, mega-mining, oil exploitation, and monoculture forestry -among other activities-. And the position is una…
(2023-12-25). China's Deep Sea No 1 gas field completes natural gas condensate tank cleaning and inspection. ecns.cn Deep Sea No 1, China's self-developed ultra-deep-water gas field, successfully completed its first-ever natural gas condensate tank cleaning and inspection operation, since commencing operations.
(2023-12-25). E-commerce gives recovery solid momentum. ecns.cn The rapid evolution of technologies and innovations has made e-commerce, which was initially a convenient tool to buy low-priced household goods, personal accessories or services like food delivery, integral to consumption in recent years, experts said.
(2023-12-25). Demand for foreign brands drives consumption upgrading. ecns.cn Chinese consumers are demanding high-quality, foreign brands in keeping with changing lifestyles, fueled by enhanced logistics efficiencies and preferential policies such as lower tariffs and an expanded list of imported goods, experts said.
(2023-12-25). E-shopping gets shot in the arm from livestreaming. ecns.cn The Christmas-to-New Year's Day week is typically preceded by peak shopping in many parts of the world; but in China, livestreaming has been making people go e-shopping all the time.
(2023-12-25). Businesses in quake-struck Jishishan county race to resume operations. ecns.cn Despite it being less than a week since Jishishan county was struck by a 6.2-magnitude earthquake, local businesses have been making efforts to get back to work and move on from the tragedy.
(2023-12-25). U.S. chip company Micron settles IP lawsuit with Chinese firm. ecns.cn The U.S. chip company Micron Technology Inc said it has settled an intellectual property theft lawsuit with Chinese company Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co.
(2023-12-25). NPPA says it approves 105 home-made online games in December. ecns.cn NPPA on Monday announced the approval of 105 domestically produced online games in December, covering a large number of game makers, showcasing the regulator's strong support for the development of the gaming sector.
(2023-12-25). Tent schools set up so students don't fall behind. ecns.cn Despite temperatures still lingering below freezing, the sound of children reading out loud has started echoing inside the temporary shelters for the affected population after the earthquake in Jishishan county in Gansu province.
(2023-12-25). Public transport made easier for foreigners in Shanghai. ecns.cn Local authorities in Shanghai have launched an English version of the city's smart mobility app, which offers foreigners in the metropolis an easier access to its vast transport network.
(2023-12-25). Dalian committed to opening-up, economic vitality. ecns.cn Dalian, Liaoning province, is committed to expanding high-level opening-up and forging new frontiers for cooperation, the city's annual economic work conference, which concluded on Saturday, emphasized.
(2023-12-25). Over 97% minors using internet in China. ecns.cn The number of juvenile internet users reached 193 million in 2022, according to the fifth edition of the national survey on internet usage among minors.
(2023-12-25). Four Chinese generative AI models pass official assessment. ecns.cn The first group of four large generative artificial intelligence (AI) models passed the official "Large Model Standard Compliance Assessment" in China during the weekend.
(2023-12-25). China's 63rd rocket launch of year puts four satellites into orbit. ecns.cn China launched a Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket on Monday morning from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the country's northwestern Gobi Desert, placing four satellites in orbit.
(2023-12-25). Postgraduate entrance exam takers drop. ecns.cn According to the statistics from MOE, the number of applicants for the NPEE was 4.38 million for the 2024 exams, an 8 percent decrease from the 2023 number.
(2023-12-25). Civic Party to disband in March 2024. ecns.cn The Civic Party, a major anti-government political group in Hong Kong, will officially disband in March 2024 as the liquidation process of the party has reached the final stage.
(2023-12-25). Gansu holds mourning events for victims of 6.2-magnitude earthquake. ecns.cn A mourning event for the victims of the 6.2-magnitude earthquake in Jishishan county, Northwest China's Gansu Province was held on Monday morning.
(2023-12-25). Fashion show presents traditional Tibetan costumes in Lhasa. ecns.cn Models present traditional Tibetan costumes during the first Lhasa Fashion Week held at the Potala Palace square in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 24, 2023.
(2023-12-25). Classes resume in quake-hit Gansu. ecns.cn A total of 152 makeshift schools with 1,136 teachers in Jishishan County resumed classes on Monday.
(2023-12-25). World's largest dual-fuel powered dredger enters water. ecns.cn China's first dual-fuel powered trailing suction dredger, Xinhaixun, enters water in Qidong, east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 24, 2023.
(2023-12-25). China sends four meteorological satellites into space. ecns.cn A Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket carrying the Tianmu-1 meteorological constellation blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Dec. 25, 2023.
(2023-12-25). Food Safari in Yunnan | Vietnamese flavors. ecns.cn Hekou County, situated at the southeastern end of Yunnan Province, shares a border and cultural exchange with Vietnam. In this vibrant county, Vietnamese delicacies like coconut rolls, Balut eggs, rice rolls, fried spring rolls, and pork rolls wrapped in piper sarmentosum leaves enjoy widespread popularity.
(2023-12-25). China launches four meteorological satellites. ecns.cn China successfully sent four meteorological satellites into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Monday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-25). Marine animals enjoy winter in Shanghai. ecns.cn At Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park, marine animals enjoyed their special season. Keepers revealed that even in winter, the temperature of the living areas of animals such as killer whales, penguins, and seals will be maintained between 0 and 15 degrees Celsius. At the same time, ice and chilled fish are constantly supplied to ensure they are happy to start the winter holiday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-25). Food Safari in Yunnan | With fire,with love. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in 1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-25). Enthusiasts from China and Russia enjoy ice fishing in N China. ecns.cn The first ice fishing event in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region was held on Sunday on the banks of the Erguna River, which forms part of the border between China and Russia.
(2023-12-25). EcoWaste Coalition Cites 10th Year of Groundbreaking Chemical Control Order Banning Toxic Lead in Paints. pressenza.com 
23 December 2023, Quezon City. The EcoWaste Coalition, a non-profit environmental health organization, lauded the Chemical Control Order (CCO) banning lead — a potent neurotoxin causing irreversible damage to children's brains — in the production of paints as the groundbreaking regulation marks its 10th anniversary today. | Issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources — Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) on December 23, 2013, the group, in a statement released 10 years ago, described the broadly supported regulation as "a splendid Christmas gift to our children." | Als…
(2023-12-25). Cuba To Implement a Macroeconomic Stabilization Plan. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero presented the macroeconomic stabilization program that will be implemented to boost the Cuban economy in 2024. | This program includes measures aimed at increasing foreign exchange income by promoting exports of goods and services and increasing the participation of foreign investment, especially in the production of food and energy. | Cuban authorities will reduce tariffs on intermediate products and increase tariffs on final products to promote the competitiveness of local industries. | Among the measures to reduce the budget deficit, it is proposed to update fue…
(2023-12-25). Prague massacre: The Sleep of Reason that Breeds Monsters. pressenza.com Again this morning Prague woke up in shock from the terrible event of violence that shook the country on the afternoon of 21 December. | By Sandro Curatolo | A 24-year-old man broke into the Faculty of Philosophy of Carolina University, which is located in the city centre, and opened fire on students and professors, killing fifteen people and seriously wounding many others. | After killing his father, the young man went to the university, where he tried to claim as many victims as possible, even shooting wildly from a window overlooking a busy downtown street. | The population finds it hard to believe that such a…
(2023-12-25). Clinging to Whiteness Offers False Safety — True Liberation Requires Upending It. truthout.org In 1962, James Baldwin wrote "A Letter to My Nephew." The letter communicates Baldwin's anger, his frustration, his commitment to radical change, and his indefatigable love for his nephew. His critique of white people, who he refers to as his "countrymen," is piercing and demanding. Indeed, at one point he writes, "To act is to be committed, and to be committed is to be in danger. In this case… |
(2023-12-25). Iowa's Republican Governor Opts Out of Summer Food Program for Kids. truthout.org Iowa's Republican-led government sparked outrage late last week by declining to participate in a federal program that would have provided low-income residents with $40 a month in additional food assistance during the coming summer. Created by the U.S. Congress late last year, the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) for Children program aims to boost nutrition benefits for families with… |
(2023-12-25). The Reality of What It Is to Have an Abortion Has to Be Brought Into Every Story. truthout.org Janine Jackson: The Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade has generated well-grounded fear and confusion: states ginning up their own specific laws and attempting to extend them to other states, politicians and pundits attempting to shift opinion through rhetoric — it's not a "ban," it's a "standard." And what about "abortion tourism"? Combined with horrific emerging stories of women being… |
(2023-12-25). Will Argentina fail in 2024? pressenza.com Between 2019 and 2020 massive social uprisings shook the political scene in Chile, Ecuador and Colombia. The drops that overflowed the glass of popular (in)patience were the increase in the cost of public transport, the price of fuel and a tax reform. | Beyond the cathartic explosion, the generalised rage was unleashed against the continuity of neoliberal policies sustained for decades in Chile and Colombia and adopted by the electoral betrayal of Lenin Moreno in Ecuador. It's not thirty pesos, but 30 years, was one of the main slogans of the Chilean "cabros", who, like their Colombian and Ecuadorian generational…
(2023-12-25). Washington Spins Tale to New York Times that Putin is Looking For An Escape Hatch. sonar21.com 
Let me make it clear up front — I believe the New York Times is reporting accurately what its sources told the three reporters in today's stunning article, This paragraph from the piece is a big red f…
(2023-12-25). The Unipolar World Has Ended and the Multipolar World Has Commenced. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-25). Banks respond to rising mass affluence in Africa. independent.co.ug 
Demand for goods and services expected to surge as continent's middle class spend hits US$2.5 trillion by 2030 COMMENT | MARGARET SOI | The purchasing power of Africa's middle class is expected to grow significantly in the coming years: the continent's middle class is expected to spend US$2.1 trillion by 2025 and US$2.5 trillion by …
(2023-12-25). Clerics decry declining morals among Ugandans. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Religious leaders across the country have called upon their followers to use this year's Christmas to refrain from all behaviors that are antichrist. In their Christmas messages, the leaders said that Uganda is a religious country but many of the acts happening don't reflect that fact. The Catholic Archbishop of …
(2023-12-25). DR Congo awaits preliminary election results amid tensions. independent.co.ug 
Vote counting continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after episodes of irregularity reported in the general elections held on Dec. 20. KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | Vote counting continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after episodes of irregularity reported in the general elections held on Dec. 20. As the …
(2023-12-25). General Assembly approves UN regular budget for 2024. independent.co.ug 
UNITED NATIONS, UK | Xinhua | The General Assembly has approved an annual regular budget for the United Nations of about 3.59 billion U.S. dollars, UN News reported on Sunday. The 2024 budget is higher than that of 2023, which stood at nearly 3.4 billion dollars. The regular budget covers UN activities across a range …
(2023-12-25). Hoima: Two herdsmen arrested over murder. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hoima police are holding two herdsmen accused of murder. The suspects whose particulars have been concealed for fear of jeopardizing police investigations allegedly together with others still at large connived and killed Pithuwa, a fisherman attached to Kabarangwa landing site, in Kibiro parish, Kiganja Sub County in Hoima district. The …
(2023-12-25). Press Release: Uganda raises tin purity standards for export. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a landmark move aimed at enhancing value addition to Ugandan minerals before export, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, has signed a new statutory instrument that sets higher purity levels for tin exports. The instrument was signed at the Ministry headquarters at Amber House, …
(2023-12-25). Top 10 African countries on the UNESCO World Heritage sites list. independent.co.ug 
Africa is blessed with an abundance of cultural and natural sites, with many recognised by UNESCO. These sites often represent major tourism opportunities. Here, bird story agency lists the top ten African countries with the highest number of protected World Heritage Sites. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and …
(2023-12-25). World Malaria Report 2023: A call for concerted action to address growing threats. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | DR MARTIN LUKINDU | The World Health Organization's World Malaria Report 2023, released this month, paints a concerning picture of the global state of malaria in 2022. Despite continued efforts, malaria remains a significant public health challenge, with both malaria incidence and mortality higher now than they were before the start of the …
(2023-12-25). In Prison, Christmas Can Help You Feel Human. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-25). The Necessity of Joy in Times of Sorrow. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-25). The Year of the Youth. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-25). How did Turkey lose 12 soldiers to PKK in Iraq? middleeasteye.net 
How did Turkey lose 12 soldiers to PKK in Iraq? | Ankara seeks to maintain military outposts in Iraq to curb PKK infiltration, even when winter conditions can benefit the Kurdish militant group | Mon, 12/25/2023 – 14: 27 | A Turkish military funeral for the fallen soldiers after the deadly PKK attacks in Iraq on 24 December 2023 in the city of Sirnak, Turkey (Turkish Defense Ministry) | Twin at…
(2023-12-25). Jain community in Canada protests over security threats and encroachments at sacred pilgrimage site in India. muslimmirror.com The Vishwa Jain Sangathan Canada (VJS Canada) has voiced concerns over security threats and encroachments faced by devotees at the revered pilgrimage site of Shri Girnarji in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. The hill holds profound religious significance for the Jain community as the place where the 22nd Tirthankar Neminath Swami attained salvation. Members of the Jain …
(2023-12-25). Guide on how to remove Graphene, the substance being transmitted from the COVID-19 vaccinated to the Unvaccinated, from your body… expose-news.com Graphene oxide, a substance that is poisonous to humans, has allegedly been found in the Covid 19 "vaccines", in the water supply, in the air we breathe through chemtrails, and is even …
(2023-12-25). Chinese scientists make sweaters from polar bear-inspired textiles. plenglish.com According to a study published on Friday in the journal Science, this encapsulated aerogel fiber is washable, dyeable, durable and well-suited for use in advanced textiles. | Aerogel fibers typically lack the strength and stretchability required for weaving into cloths, and they lose their insulating properties in wet or humid conditions. | The researchers from Zhejiang University discovered inspiration in the specialized fur of polar bears, which effectively keeps them warm and dry. The hair features a porous core enclosed within a dense shell structure, according to the study. | Mimicking the bear's core-shell…
(2023-12-25). Ecuador recommends face mask use due to fresh Pirola variant spread. plenglish.com Quito, Dec 25 (Prensa Latina) Quito ¥s Health Secretariat highly recommended the use of masks for people with respiratory symptoms due to a fresh coronavirus spread of new Pirola variant.
(2023-12-25). Gun violence without a Christmas break in the U.S. plenglish.com Washington, Dec 25 (Prensa Latina) Gun violence in the United States seems to give no break for Christmas, as confirmed today after the death of more than 20 people involved in firearm incidents in different parts of the country in just 24 hours.
(2023-12-25). Politics may hinder holidays in Brazil. plenglish.com Brasilia, Dec 25 (Prensa Latina) Politics may hinder Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations in Brazil, according to a survey, which reveals that one out of five people today fears that discussions on this issue may hinder celebrations.
(2023-12-25). O Holy Night (Music Video of the Week). transcend.org Merry Christmas!
(2023-12-25). Peace, War and Consciousness. transcend.org The Normative Current: Abolishing War and Establishing True Collective Security…
(2023-12-25). TMS End of the Year Fundraising: Keeping TMS Alive. transcend.org As Marin Luther King, Jr said, "The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people (governments) but the silence over that by the good people." This silence is too loud. Please be counted. Donate to TMS Peace Journalism or we will fold—for the delight of the very bad warriors and oppressors.
(2023-12-25). Why Empathy Constitutes the Ultimate Leadership Skill. transcend.org Managers rated 'expressing empathy' as the most challenging communication skill, above 'asking questions' and 'providing feedback'. The trend appears to be linked to a number of old-school thinking errors.
(2023-12-25). Netanyahu Outsmarted by 'Wily' Biden? No, Biden Is the One Being Played. thealtworld.com Biden may believe that his 'long experience' puts him on the 'right side' in judging events, but his experience is drawn from another era. | Biden smirked and responded, "I know", when
(2023-12-25). Occupation: On Christmas, Israel Denies Palestinian Christians Their Rights. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-25). A Poem for Christmas: Christmas Revels (1838). globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-25). Democracy Now! 2023-12-25 Monday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Monday, December 25, 2023 | Democracy Now! Monday, December 25, 2023…
(2023-12-25). Remember World War I, The 1914 Christmas Truce. "The Power of Peace in the Time of War". In 2023, "Let It Happen Again" in Solidarity with Palestine. Abolish All Wars. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-25). Bethlehem: When Will the Peace of Christmas Come Home? globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-25). Christmas in Palestine: Then and Now. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-25). Born in a Police State: The Deep State's Persecution of Its Most Vulnerable Citizens. "What if Jesus had been born 2,000 years later?" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-25). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 80: Israel kills at least 100 Palestinians in Christmas Eve attacks. mondoweiss.net
(2023-12-25). Who are the Houthis? liberationnews.org
(2023-12-25). The Greatest Gift of All. thealtworld.com The decorations and gifts of Christmas are one of our connections to a Christian culture that has held Western civilization together for 2,000 years. | In our culture the individual counts. This permits an individual person to put his or her foot down, to take a stand on principle, to become a reformer and to take on injustice. | This empowerment of the individual is unique to Western civilization. It has made the individual a citizen equal in rights to all other citizens, protected from tyrannical government by the rule of law and free speech. These achievements are the products of centuries of struggle, but the…
(2023-12-25). In Prison, Christmas Can Help You Feel Human. scheerpost.com Photo on left by LaChandra Moore; all other photos by Gem Jones via Prison Journalism Project By Gem Jones and Joybelle Phelan / Prison Journalism Project The holidays are one of the hardest times of the year for people inside prison. Gem Jones has never forgotten how alienated she felt during the 21 1/2 years …
(2023-12-25). Christmas morning Pro-Palestine protest in front of US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin house. youtube.com 
(2023-12-25). Amudat leaders agree to work with security for peace. independent.co.ug 
Amudat, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pokot leaders in Amudat district have come to a consensus with security forces to work together to end the current raids between the Pokot and Pian communities. There is tension between the Pokot communities and security forces because of the ongoing operations. Pokot leaders accuse joint forces of tormenting them …
(2023-12-25). Bishop Andaku: Christmas is not a dressing contest. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Madi and West Nile Anglican Diocese Bishop Charles Collins Andaku has urged Christians to desist from uncalled 'dressing competitions' as they celebrate Christmas. He noted that many Christians have abandoned the true meaning of Christmas, as a celebration of the Birth of Jesus Christ and turned the …
(2023-12-25). Do not miss your next flight please! independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Samson Tinka | On 13th December, a passenger who had booked a ticked on Uganda airlines to Dubai missed a flight because he came late. This would be ok because we miss flights for one reason or another. However, he and colleagues filmed a short video and later shared their frustration on social media. …
(2023-12-25). Madagascar is not a movie, and Marie Kolo is making that clear. independent.co.ug 
Madagascar, known to many through the celluloid fantasies of Hollywood, finds an authentic voice in Marie Kolo SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Our national anthem is not, I like to move it," declared Marie Kolo, her words echoing a deep-seated desire to uplift the true image of her country, a far cry from the …
(2023-12-25). Team MK in Zombo in crisis. independent.co.ug 
Zombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A significant crisis has engulfed the "Team MK Project" in Zombo district, as doubts have surfaced within the community regarding their operational methods. The Team MK Project, initiated earlier this year is aimed at the peaceful transition of power from Gen. Museveni Kaguta to the first son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. …
(2023-12-25). Joti Brar: The essential lessons of October. thecommunists.org The speech above was delivered at our recent meeting celebrating the 106th anniversary of the October Revolution at Bolivar Hall in central London. ***** In this brief speech, Comrade Joti Brar sums up some of the essential lessons of October, highlighting the fact that it changed the world forever by opening a new historical era …
(2023-12-25). Despite US Import Ban, Sugar Cane Cutters Still Face Abuse in Dominican Republic. unicornriot.ninja 
(2023-12-25). Just like 'nation first' was supreme for Pandit Malaviya, we are setting up several institutions committed towards nation-building: PM Modi. devdiscourse.com
(2023-12-25). Four arrested in Chunabhatti firing case; old rivalry was trigger: Mumbai Police. devdiscourse.com Four persons were arrested by Mumbai Police within eight hours after they allegedly shot dead a rival criminal in crowded Chunabhatti area by firing at least 16 rounds, an official said on Monday. The accused persons and the deceased man have had criminal backgrounds. The incident, reminiscent of the old days of gang wars in the metropolis, occurred at around 3: 30 pm on Sunday, leaving one Sumit Yerunkar dead. Four residents of Azad Galli locality in Chunabhatti, including a minor girl, were injured in the indiscriminate firing. Following the incident, Mumbai Police formed nine teams and nabbed the accused within…
(2023-12-25). Christmas celebrated in Manipur. devdiscourse.com Christmas was celebrated in Manipur with Christians attending special prayer services and mass feasts on Monday.
(2023-12-25). Institutions of national, international importance we are setting up will give new direction to India and entire world in 21st century: PM. devdiscourse.com
(2023-12-25). People determined to vote for PM Modi in 2024 LS polls, says Fadnavis. devdiscourse.com The people are determined to vote for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday.
(2023-12-25). Party backed by LeT chief Hafiz Saeed fields candidates in Pak elections. devdiscourse.com A new political front organisation of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed has fielded candidates for most of the national and provincial assembly constituencies across Pakistan for the February 8 general elections, saying it wants to make the country an Islamic welfare state.
(2023-12-25). I want to achieve what no other Indian team has in South Africa: Rohit. devdiscourse.com Rohit Sharma, as leader of the side, wants to achieve what past Indian teams have not in the past 31 years — a series victory in South Africa — but even that won't be able to heal the scars of World Cup final defeat.
(2023-12-25). Happy Christmas From Everyone at the Daily Sceptic. dailysceptic.org Happy Christmas from everyone at the Daily Sceptic. We're taking a couple of days off, but will be back on December 27th. In the meantime, please do think about making a donation so we can keep going in 2024.
(2023-12-25). INDIA alliance demands 100% counting of VVPAT slips. ummid.com The 28-member bloc of the opposition parties, Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A), Tuesday December 19, 2023 demanded from the Election Commission of India (ECI) to count all the VVPAT slips to ensure fair elections.
(2023-12-25). Colorado court disqualifies Trump from 2024 U.S. Presidential ballot. ummid.com The Colorado Supreme Court in a verdict Tuesday December 19, 2023 disqualified former U.S. President Donald Trump from the ballot in the state's presidential election next year.
(2023-12-25). Create songs online — Microsoft's AI powered Copilot adds new feature. ummid.com For incorporating this feature in Copilot, Microsoft has partnered with Suno — an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based music creation tool.
(2023-12-25). Hajj 2024 : Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of application for Hajj 2024 (Hajj 1445 H), it said in an official notification published on its website Wednesday December 20, 2023.
(2023-12-25). 'KSA Visa' to make Hajj, Umrah visa issuance simpler. ummid.com Saudi Arabia Tuesday December 19, 2023 launched a unified visa platform called 'KSA Visa' and accessible online via 'gov.sa' to make Hajj, Umrah and other visa application procedures simpler and easier.
(2023-12-25). Malaysia bans ZIM shipping over Israeli massacre of Palestinians. ummid.com In another major setback for the Zionist regime in Israel, Malaysia has imposed docking ban on the Israel owned ZIM shipping company on all its ports, protesting the massacre of Palestinians by the Occupation Army.
(2023-12-25). West Bengal TET 2023 Admit Card released; Download here. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) has published on the official website of West Bengal Teacher Eligibility Test, wbbpeonline.com, Hall Ticket or Admit Card of the candidates who have regsitered for WB TET 2023.
(2023-12-25). Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide elected WFI Chief; Ace wrestlers protest. ummid.com Sanjay Singh, close aide of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who is accused of sexual harassment, has been elected the new President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), according to the election result announced Thursday.
(2023-12-25). Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and 'Rich European Culture'. ummid.com Italian PM Meloni is upset that Islam has strict punishment for adultery. But perhaps she has not been educated that in Christianity too adultery is considered not only a sin between an individual and God but as an injustice that reverberates through society by harming its fundamental unit, the family.
(2023-12-25). Modi govt passes key Bills after 146 MPs suspended from Parliament. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government passed important Bills even as 146 MPs — both from Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, were suspended for what is claimed 'disrupting' the Parliament proceedings.
(2023-12-25). Owning home still a dream for majority in United States. ummid.com Owning a home is still a dream for majority of the families in the United States this even as prices have gone down, a latest survey result released Thursday December 21, 2023 showed.
(2023-12-25). CAT 2023 result out; 14 score 100 Percentiles, 29 get 99.99. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) declared CAT 2023 (Common Admission Test 2023) result on its website iimcat.ac.in Thursday December 21, 2023.
(2023-12-25). CSIR UGC NET December 2023 Admit Card released; Download here. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Friday December 22, 2023 released online Admit Card or Hall Ticket of the candidates who have registered for the Joint CSIR UGC JRF / NET December 2023 examination.
(2023-12-25). In solidarity with Palestinians, Christians in UAE cancel Christmas festivities. ummid.com The Christians living in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other parts of the United Arab Emirates have decided to cancel Christmas festivities in a show of solidarity with the Palestinians massacred by the Israeli Occupation Forces.
(2023-12-25). Karnataka Hijab ban in schools, colleges lifted. ummid.com In a major relief for Muslim girl students, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Friday December 22, 2023 announced to revoke the ban on Hijab in schools and colleges.
(2023-12-25). Honor 90 GT Unpacked — Price, Specifications. ummid.com Chinese phone maker Shenzhen Zhixin New Information Technology Thursday December 21, 2023 unpacked Honor 90 GT powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC at an affordable price.
(2023-12-25). Hubble captures spiral galaxy with 'forbidden' light. ummid.com The Hubble Space Telescope, managed by both NASA and European Space Agency, has captured a bright spiral galaxy which is not only aesthetically stunning but also peculiarity rich due to its emission of 'forbidden' light.
(2023-12-25). Bihar Teacher Recruitment Rsult 2023 Declared, Check Here. ummid.com Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Saturday December 23, 2023 declared the result of the School Teacher Competitive Examinations conducted for recruitment of teachers to fill vacancies in various districts of the state.
(2023-12-25). Modi Govt suspends newly elected Wrestling Federation of India. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Sunday December 24, 2023 suspended the newly elected Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
(2023-12-25). Jain community in Canada protests over security threats and encroachments at sacred pilgrimage site in India. muslimmirror.com The Vishwa Jain Sangathan Canada (VJS Canada) has voiced concerns over security threats and encroachments faced by devotees at the revered pilgrimage site of Shri Girnarji in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. The hill holds profound religious significance for the Jain community as the place where the 22nd Tirthankar Neminath Swami attained salvation. Members of the Jain …
(2023-12-25). Newsclick's HR head turns government approver in UAPA case. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : NewsClick's human resources department head Amit Chakravarty has moved a Delhi court seeking its permission to turn an approver in the case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over allegations that the news portal received money to spread pro-China propaganda, court sources said. Chakravarty moved the application before Special Judge Hardeep Kaur last …
(2023-12-25). Religious slogans written on wall of Aligarh mosque, SP leaders seek action. muslimmirror.com Aligarh : A wall of a mosque was vandalised in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh, with religious slogans written on it. The incident was caught on camera and went viral on social media. The incident took place at the Delhi Gate intersection in Aligarh, where religious slogans were written on the walls of a mosque on Saturday. …
(2023-12-25). Three Muslims lynched to death In West Bengal in last 3 days. muslimmirror.com Three Muslim men fell victim to mob violence in separate incidents over the past three days in West Bengal, India. The latest casualty, 45-year-old Ruhul Amin Sheikh, was beaten to death in Haribhaktapur village, Murshidabad district, on Saturday night, suspected of goat theft. Local sources told media that three men allegedly attempted to steal goats …
(2023-12-25). AISSEE 2024 deferred, last date to make correction till Dec 24. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2024 (AISSEE 2024-25) and has also extended the last date of application.
(2023-12-25). Artificial Intelligence as an Aid to Thinking Otherwise — but to What End? transcend.org 25 Dec 2023 – Cognitive Clarification Enabled by ChatGPT in Eliciting Strategic Coherence…
(2023-12-25). Climate Profiteers Exploit Somali Suffering. transcend.org 20 Dec 2023 – NGOs and other climate profiteers treat Somalia as a poster child for global warming.
(2023-12-25). False Transitions and Global Stocktakes: The Failure of COP28. transcend.org 19 Dec 2023 – The sequence of UN Climate Change Conferences is a series of the failed and the abysmally rotten. It shows how a worthless activity can provide assurance that something worthwhile was done. Always the same beneficiaries: fossil fuel magnates and satirists.
(2023-12-25). Human Rights Groups Demand ICC Issue Arrest Warrants on Israeli Officials. transcend.org 22 Dec 2023 – A joint letter sent to the International Criminal Court also demands an urgent investigation into the allegations of war crimes committed by Israel against Palestinians.
(2023-12-25). Poetry Bleeds from the Shattered Normal. transcend.org 20 Dec 2023 – It seems more relevant than ever, as innocent blood flows in the wars being waged by military-political bureaucracies across the planet. How many more stunned facial expressions will I see on YouTube, of parents who have just lost their children, their spouse, their siblings?>
(2023-12-25). The Forgotten (Part 6): The Pillars of Peace Propagators, from Yajnavalkya in Antiquity to Johan Galtung Today. transcend.org 22 Dec 2023 – Yajnavalkya and Johan Galtung have lived millennia apart but their discourses on ethical lifestyle coupled with Peace Propagation are available and applicable to the miscreant humanity and its wickedness, in all its glory, in the 21st century.
(2023-12-25). Joel Roberts Poinsett: Namesake of the Poinsettia, Enslaver, Secret Agent and Perpetrator of the 'Trail of Tears'. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-25). When The New Yorker Tried to Preempt a Future Biden Impeachment. consortiumnews.com
(2023-12-24). China's Deep Sea No 1 gas field completes natural gas condensate tank cleaning and inspection. ecns.cn Deep Sea No 1, China's self-developed ultra-deep-water gas field, successfully completed its first-ever natural gas condensate tank cleaning and inspection operation, since commencing operations.
(2023-12-24). E-commerce gives recovery solid momentum. ecns.cn The rapid evolution of technologies and innovations has made e-commerce, which was initially a convenient tool to buy low-priced household goods, personal accessories or services like food delivery, integral to consumption in recent years, experts said.
(2023-12-24). Demand for foreign brands drives consumption upgrading. ecns.cn Chinese consumers are demanding high-quality, foreign brands in keeping with changing lifestyles, fueled by enhanced logistics efficiencies and preferential policies such as lower tariffs and an expanded list of imported goods, experts said.
(2023-12-24). E-shopping gets shot in the arm from livestreaming. ecns.cn The Christmas-to-New Year's Day week is typically preceded by peak shopping in many parts of the world; but in China, livestreaming has been making people go e-shopping all the time.
(2023-12-24). Businesses in quake-struck Jishishan county race to resume operations. ecns.cn Despite it being less than a week since Jishishan county was struck by a 6.2-magnitude earthquake, local businesses have been making efforts to get back to work and move on from the tragedy.
(2023-12-24). Respiratory diseases show declining trend, with COVID-19 at lowest level of 2023: China CDC. ecns.cn China's respiratory diseases cases, which recently have been showing a declining trend, have mainly been caused by influenza viruses, while COVID-19 cases have reached their lowest level since the beginning of 2023.
(2023-12-24). Nation's first domestically made large cruise ship starts trial voyage. ecns.cn China's first domestically made large cruise ship, the Adora Magic City,set sail on a trial voyage from the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal on Sunday, setting the stage for its official inaugural voyage, which is slated for the first day of January.
(2023-12-24). China, EU make strides toward strengthening ties. ecns.cn China and the European Union are seeking to stabilize and expand their relations despite differences and challenges on multiple fronts.
(2023-12-24). Tent schools set up so students don't fall behind. ecns.cn Despite temperatures still lingering below freezing, the sound of children reading out loud has started echoing inside the temporary shelters for the affected population after the earthquake in Jishishan county in Gansu province.
(2023-12-24). Four Chinese generative AI models pass official assessment. ecns.cn The first group of four large generative artificial intelligence (AI) models passed the official "Large Model Standard Compliance Assessment" in China during the weekend.
(2023-12-24). China has 193 million underage netizens with penetration rate reaching 97.2% in 2022: report. ecns.cn China has 193 million of netizens aged between 6 to 18 by the end of 2022, with the internet penetration rate among minors reaching 97.2 percent. The scale of short video users has increased significantly.
(2023-12-24). Postgraduate entrance exam takers drop. ecns.cn According to the statistics from MOE, the number of applicants for the NPEE was 4.38 million for the 2024 exams, an 8 percent decrease from the 2023 number.
(2023-12-24). Civic Party to disband in March 2024. ecns.cn The Civic Party, a major anti-government political group in Hong Kong, will officially disband in March 2024 as the liquidation process of the party has reached the final stage.
(2023-12-25). Cifra de periodistas asesinados por Israel sube a 103 en Gaza. telesurtv.net La oficina de medios de Gaza informa que más de 100 periodistas han sido asesinados desde el inicio de los ataques israelíes el 7 de octubre.
(2023-12-25). Asciende a 142 cifra de trabajadores humanitarios asesinados por asedio sionista a Gaza. telesurtv.net Se trata de la mayor cifra de empleados de ONU que han perdido la vida en conflictos desde la fundación de esa organización hasta la fecha.
(2023-12-25). Nuevos ataques contra la Franja de Gaza deja más de 50 muertos. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Sanidad palestino indicó que 70 personas fallecieron en bombardeos israelíes contra el campamento de Al Maghazi, en el centro de la Franja de Gaza.
(2023-12-25). El racismo de EE.UU. y los migrantes. globalizacion.ca El presidente mexicano Andrés Manuel López Obrador anunció que su gobierno emprenderá una impugnación formal en contra de la legislación racista adoptada por el republicano gobernador de Texas, Greg Abbott, que permite a cualquier policía estatal detener a sospechosos de…
(2023-12-25). Argentina — Hiperinflación y dolarización, un solo corazón. globalizacion.ca 
Cuando se habla de hiperinflaciones, las sociedades asisten fascinadas a la falsa idea que crear mucho dinero acaba conduciendo a un aumento sostenido y desmedido de precios. Por muy intuitiva que pueda ser esa conexión, la ciencia nos enseñó hace…
(2023-12-25). Avanza votación en elecciones del consejo local en Túnez. telesurtv.net La Alta Autoridad Independiente para las Elecciones (ISIE) apuntó que los puestos receptores abrieron a las 08H00 hora local (07H00 GMT) y cerrarán a las 18H00 (17H0 GMT).
(2023-12-25). Yemen denuncia ataque a dron de reconocimiento por parte de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Mediante un comunicado, el funcionario señaló que efectivos de EE.UU. en el mar Rojo abrieron fuego indiscriminadamente contra el avión no tripulado.
(2023-12-25). Presidente Milei mantiene contactos con EE.UU. para vender litio. telesurtv.net El mandatario sugirió además que su Gobierno trabaja en un marco jurídico para proteger las inversiones norteamericanas en esta y otras materias.
(2023-12-25). Petro pide a los colombianos luchar para lograr la Paz. telesurtv.net Gustavo Petro llamó a los ciudadanos a trabajar en conjunto para superar la coyuntura económica que enfrenta Colombia…
(2023-12-25). Al menos nueve personas heridas tras un tiroteo en Río de Janeiro. telesurtv.net Los presuntos criminales dispararon en su huida a "tres autos" que pasaban en ese momento por la Avenida Brasil, donde se produjo el incidente, y contra "un coche patrulla" de la Policía Militar.
(2023-12-25). Asesinan a miembro de la Guardia Indígena en el Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net La Asociación de Cabildos del Pueblo Nasa informó que el indígena colombiano, Puyo Chocué fue asesinado en la vía Panamericana.
(2023-12-25). Lula da Silva llama a restaurar la paz frente a golpista en Brasil. telesurtv.net En medio del mensaje navideño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva aseguró que, desde que asumió el poder, "Brasil volvió a tener un Gobierno de verdad".
(2023-12-25). Presidente Maduro afirmó que el 2024 será bueno para Venezuela. telesurtv.net El mandatario venezolano publicó un video exponiendo el crecimiento logrado en diversas áreas a pesar de las medidas coercitivas unilaterales impuestas por EE.UU.
(2023-12-25). Capitalismo salvaje y de la peor especie: El no-régimen de Milei. globalizacion.ca Tras dos semanas de gobierno, no queda duda de que, por más que el ahora Presidente de la República diga que las medidas que se imponen no son "business friendly" (favorables a los negocios), sino que son market friendly (amigables…
(2023-12-25). Castas sin máscara: falacias de Milei para justificar el manotazo. globalizacion.ca Es imposible saber cuál será en el futuro la imagen emblemática que mejor sintentizará la percepción de la última semana: øla de las caras de azoramiento ante los aumentos vertiginosos de precios entre el 30 y el 100% de productos…
(2023-12-25). Presidente palestino espera un fin inmediato del conflicto en Gaza. telesurtv.net "El río de sangre, los inmensos sacrificios, las penurias y la heroica resiliencia de nuestro pueblo en su tierra son el camino hacia la libertad y la dignidad", afirmó el presidente.
(2023-12-25). Caravana de 10.000 migrantes partió desde el sur de México a EE.UU. telesurtv.net La caravana de migrantes partió desde la ciudad de Tapachula, en la frontera su de México, con la finalidad de llegar a Estados Unidos.
(2023-12-25). Gobierno de Nicaragua se solidariza con víctimas de accidente vial. telesurtv.net Todos los lesionados reciben las atenciones necesarias y acordes a su estado de salud. Se investigan las causas del accidente.
(2023-12-25). Ucrania, una derrota disimulada. globalizacion.ca En febrero próximo se cumplirán dos años del inicio de la Operación Especial de la Federación Rusa en Ucrania. Desde esa fecha hasta la actualidad, Moscú controla una quinta parte del territorio de su vecino y ha anexado la región…
(2023-12-25). Argentina bajo gobierno ultraliberal y antidemocrático. globalizacion.ca El 10 de diciembre inició su gestión el gobierno de Javier Milei, un ultraliberal autodenominado "anarco-capitalista", o "liberal-libertario", cultor de la escuela "austríaca" y en especial de Murray Newton Rothbard (estadounidense, 1926-1995), un profeta de la crítica al "estatismo" y…
(2023-12-25). A 13 se eleva cifra de muertos tras explosión en una fábrica en Indonesia>. telesurtv.net Tras el incidente, los trabajadores fallecidos y heridos fueron trasladados de inmediato al centro médico ubicado dentro del parque industrial.
(2023-12-25). Balacera en un club en EE.UU. deja un muerto y cuatro heridos. telesurtv.net Se trató de una balacera originada por una discusión afuera de un club de Houston.
(2023-12-25). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net A más de 70 días de los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza y Cisjordania, las autoridades palestinas han registrado más de 20.000 personas asesinadas…
(2023-12-25). Gaza eleva a más de 20.400 cifra de palestinos asesinados por Israel. telesurtv.net Al menos 166 palestinos han muerto y 384 han resultado heridos en la Franja en las últimas 24 horas, según el Ministerio de Sanidad gazatí.
(2023-12-25). Manifestaciones en todo el mundo se alzan en apoyo a Palestina. telesurtv.net Como muestra de solidaridad con los habitantes de la Franja de Gaza miles de manifestantes han salido a la calle en Francia, Australia, Reino Unido, La India y otros muchos países para alzar la bandera palestina.
(2023-12-25). Alegato contra el militarismo: Israel no puede ganar mediante la acción militar. globalizacion.ca Alrededor de la mitad de las viviendas de Gaza han sido dañadas o destruidas y 1,9 millones de personas, el 85% de la población, han sido desplazadas. Digámoslo sin rodeos: Israel no puede ganar a Hamás mediante la acción militar…
(2023-12-25). Presidente de Bolivia envía mensaje navideño de paz y unidad. telesurtv.net Destaca el valor de la solidaridad y la inclusión, y de aplicar la política de industrialización como pilar fundamental del modelo económico, social, comunitario y productivo.
(2023-12-25). Cancilleres de Nicaragua e Irán respaldan causa palestina. telesurtv.net Subrayan la necesidad de materializar un Estado palestino independiente y soberano como solución de paz duradera en Oriente Medio.
(2023-12-25). Panamá restablece servicio eléctrico nacional tras apagón total. telesurtv.net La falla en el sistema eléctrico dejó sin agua y luz a la mayoría de las provincia del país, a excepción de la comarca Ngäbe-Buglé, Guna Yala y de Darién.
(2023-12-25). Belén cancela celebración de la Navidad en solidaridad con Gaza. telesurtv.net Reverendo Isaac: "Es imposible celebrar la Navidad cuando en nuestra tierra se está produciendo un genocidio"
(2023-12-25). Barco discoteca zozobra en Serbia con cien personas a bordo. telesurtv.net El incidente se produjo poco después de la medianoche durante un concierto musical en Belgrado.
(2023-12-25). Irán llama al mundo a proteger al pueblo palestino de Israel. telesurtv.net El presidente de la nación persa lideró la conferencia internacional sobre Palestina en Teherán, en la cual participaron políticos e intelectuales de 69 países.
(2023-12-25). Sindicatos argentinos anuncian movilizaciones contra decretazo. telesurtv.net Ambas centrales sindicales participarán también del plenario conjunto del 29 de diciembre para determinar nuevas medidas tras el decreto de Javier Milei.
(2023-12-25). Reportan dos sismos en regiones del sur de Chile. telesurtv.net Tras los temblores, las autoridades chilenas no reportaron alertas ni interrupción de los servicios básicos debido a los sismos.
(2023-12-25). Ataque armado deja al menos 16 muertos en el centro de Nigeria. telesurtv.net El gobernador del estado nigeriano de Plateau instó a las comunidades a denunciar cualquier actividad sospechosa a las fuerzas de seguridad.
(2023-12-25). This Christmas, I have Tears in my Eyes. globalresearch.ca Let us have tears to our eyes in solidarity with the People of Palestine, in building a Christmas mass movement Worldwide, which confronts the ongoing mass slaughter before our very eyes. | Let us recall The Christmas Truce of 1914,…
(2023-12-25). Video: Remember the Covid-19 Christmas 2021 under Lockdown. Will it Happen Again? globalresearch.ca We are told by our governments that It's Christmas under Lockdown. To protect you and your loved ones against the so-called deadly Covid Omicron Variant. The announcement was made on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving.
(2023-12-25). "Nothing Will Stop Us" counterpunch.org 
The unstoppable Israeli U.S. armed military juggernaut continues its genocidal destruction of Gaza's Palestinians. The onslaught includes blocking the provision of "food, water, medicine, electricity and fuel," openly genocidal orders decreed by Netanyahu and his extreme, blood-thirsty ministers. The stunning atrocities going on day after day is being recorded by U.S. drones over Gaza and
(2023-12-25). From Guernica to Gaza. counterpunch.org 
To say that I was awed is an understatement. Standing in front of Picasso's 11.5 ft. x 25.5 ft. celebrated painting Guernicais one of the most sobering encounters I've had the displeasure of experiencing. Displeasure because the massive composition's theme is revoltingly gruesome. Since that dastardly first-of-its-kind-waging-of-wars, nations have not learned to abide by and practice
(2023-12-25). Europe Is Moving Farther to the Right on Energy and Immigration. counterpunch.org Self-Preservation Over Principle Politics in the European Union provides a good example of how the best intentions in dealing with climate change can be thwarted. A European Green Deal aimed at fighting climate change has run into far-right opposition that is tying alternative energy to elitist politics. Just when it seemed that the EU was
(2023-12-25). The Modern-Day Nativity Scene: A Concertina Wire Christmas. counterpunch.org On the other side of the bridge, you can see that the holiday season is in full gear as the line of people entering the United States coming from Ciudad Juárez extends up to the top of the bridge, exactly above the river. Surrounding the river are the props of the modern-day nativity scene: coiling razor wire, 30-foot walls, Texas Army National Guard troops and their armored jeeps, armed U.S. Border Patrol agents in their green-striped trucks, drone surveillance, camera surveillance, biometric systems. Partially, this is the result of the most money ever put toward federal border and immigration enforcement (as w…
(2023-12-24). How the Campaign to Free Political Prisoner Alex Saab Succeeded. counterpunch.org 
Alex Saab and President Maduro, Youtube screengrab. | Alex Saab was freed from US captivity in what Venezuelan Prof. Maria Victor Paez described as "a triumph of Venezuelan diplomacy." The diplomat had been imprisoned for trying to bring humanitarian supplies to Venezuela in legal international trade but in circumvention of Washington's illegal economic coercive measures, also known as sanctions. | To read this article, log in If you are logged in but can't read CP+ articles, ch…
(2023-12-25). Day X Marks the Calendar: Julian Assange's 'Final' Appeal. counterpunch.org 
Julian Assange's wife, Stella, is rarely one to be cryptic. "Day X is here," she posted on the platform formerly known as Twitter. For those who have followed her remarks, her speeches, and her activism, it was sharply clear what this meant. "It may be the final chance for the UK to stop Julian's extradition. Gather outside the court at 8.30 am on both days. It's now or never."
(2023-12-25). The All-Too-Clever Osprey and Its Latest Crash. counterpunch.org 
On November 29 this year, a CV-22 tiltrotor aircraft belonging to the US Airforce crashed into the sea south of the Japanese island of Kyushu, killing all eight crew members on board. This is the latest in a string of crashes, many of them fatal, extending over decades, which have gained that aircraft the nickname,
(2023-12-25). Sacred Tree or Tree of Paradise? Nature and the Christmas Tree. counterpunch.org 
(2023-12-25). Catechism Follows Recess. counterpunch.org In the afternoon, rain just beginning to pelt the windows, we sat at attention, uniformly rapt while Mother Superior explained it: how they would march us into the gym, divide us into two groups, how the believers would be backed against the wall, die in a hail of machine gun fire, how we would have
(2023-12-25). The Rebel Who Came in From the Cold: the Tainted Career of Bayard Rustin. counterpunch.org 
In 2013, Bayard Rustin, who died in 1987, was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama, along with Bill Clinton and others. On that occasion progressive radio and television journalist Amy Goodman devoted part of her syndicated broadcast, Democracy Now!, to Rustin's life and legacy. She introduced Rustin as "a minority within
(2023-12-25). For a New Christmas. counterpunch.org From what I've already observed about Christmas—that it was the magna date of universal hypocrisy—when people claim to love each other. The time when the well-off publicize and make believe that the differences between men are over. And those rich in material goods suddenly become spiritual, and with their stomachs full belch out that the
(2023-12-25). Sacred Tree or Tree of Paradise? Nature and the Christmas Tree. counterpunch.org 
(2023-12-25). How to Make Recyclable Plastics Out of CO2 to Slow Climate Change. counterpunch.org 
It's morning, and you wake up on a comfortable foam mattress made partly from greenhouse gas. You pull on a T-shirt and sneakers manufactured using carbon dioxide pulled from factory emissions. After a good run, you stop for a cup of joe and guiltlessly toss the plastic cup in the trash, confident it will fully
(2023-12-25). City of Sydney Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-25). Oppenheimer, atomic bombings and the ethical responsibility of scientists. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-25). Tamil refugees hope to ask Richard Marles for permanent visas. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-25). Housing activists organise national day of action for public housing, rent controls. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-25). How can we build the movement for the liberation of Palestine? greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-25). Katoomba rallies for Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-25). Mainstream media's Israel bias comes under pressure. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-25). Mardi Gras AGM votes to tear up deal with NSW Police. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-25). NUS votes to support a free Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-25). Palestine not forgotten, as protests for a permanent ceasefire continue. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-25). Pro-Palestine protesters say Thales has no social licence. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-25). Residents want council to support Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-25). Supreme Court overturns aspects of NSW's anti-protest laws. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-25). WestCONnex delivers traffic chaos and resident outrage as Rozelle Interchange opens. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-25). Monday 12/25: Webinar: Christmas is Canceled: What Would Jesus Do for Palestine? indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-25). Thursday 12/28: Stop Travis: No US Weapons for Genocide. indybay.org Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA | Rally, plus: Main Gate, Travis AFB | Air Base Parkway & Parker Rd. | Park and Gather at Commercial Center to left of Air Base Pkway & Parker Rd.
(2023-12-25). Friday 1/5: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-25). Google Map: 62 MILES FROM THE BIRTHPLACE OF JESUS IN BETHLEHEM TO GAZA CITY BEING BOMBED. indybay.org
(2023-12-25). Sunday 12/24: Palo Alto: Christmas Eve Vigil for the Children of Gaza. indybay.org Corner Embarcadero & El Camino | Palo Alto, CA…
(2023-12-25). No Shopping While Bombs Are Dropping! indybay.org People in London and many cities around the world protest the ongoing bombing of Gaza, 62 miles from where Jesus was born in Bethlehem. "NO SHOPPING WHILE BOMBS ARE DROPPING".
(2023-12-25). GAZA IS 62 MILES FROM BETHLEHEM WHERE JESUS WAS BORN. CHRISTMAS IS CANCELLED THIS YEAR. indybay.org
(2023-12-25). Saturday 1/13: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: The Feminist Subversion of the Economy. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2023-12-25). We can either have billionaires or democracy. Not both. indybay.org Political debate on wealth redistribution is a fight for fairness | Call it socialism – as the wealthy GOP does – or call it progressive taxation or economic justice. It doesn't matter; the nation's fiscal conservatives will demonize any idea of redistributing wealth and try to stoke unfounded fears of creeping communism no matter what specific language we use around fairness.
(2023-12-25). Thursday 1/4: No Money for Massacres Solidarity Phone Bank. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-25). Sunday 1/21: Virtual Q&A Discussion of the film "Israelism" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-25). Thursday 1/25: Webinar: USCPR Action Kickoff: Building a Liberated Future. indybay.org
(2023-12-25). Wednesday 12/27: Day of Action to Commemorate Murdered Palestinian Journalists & All Journalists. indybay.org San Francisco Chronicle | 5th & Mission St | San Francisco…
(2023-12-25). Another Unmerry Whistleblower Christmas; MSPB's Cathy A. Harris Stars as The Grinch. indybay.org With the U.S. Merit System Protection Board headed by the hapless, if self-promoting, Harris, is authoritarian and ambitious vice ADM Ann E. Rondeau better able to become Donald Trump's Secretary of Defense should he win in 2024?>
(2023-12-25). Tuesday 12/26: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2023-12-25). Friday 12/29: Action Hour — Ceasefire Now. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-25). Wednesday 1/31: Reading Circle: The Palestinian Struggle for Self-Determination. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St (near Ellis), SF | Also on Zoom | Register: bit.ly/PalestinianStruggleReadingCircle (or scan QR code in the image)…
(2023-12-25). JBLM Police Mock The Death Of Manny Ellis. indybay.org No Justice, No Peace. – JBLM Police / Directorate of Emergency Services A Corrupt and Violent Organization.
(2023-12-25). Homeless deaths on the streets surge in 2023. indybay.org The Dead Can't Dance Or Sing Anymore:…
(2023-12-25). Friday 12/29: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org
(2023-12-25). Biden Administration Moves to Protect Old-Growth Forests. indybay.org Environmental Groups Welcome Needed Action on Old Growth, Urge Future Action on Mature Forests…
(2023-12-25). Lawsuit: Huge California Reservoir Proposal Threatens River, Climate, Fish. indybay.org WOODLAND, Calif., December 20, 2023 — Conservation and environmental justice groups filed a legal challenge today to the largest reservoir project approved in California in decades. The Sites Reservoir would harm the Sacramento River ecosystem, threaten already imperiled fish species, and release greenhouse gas pollution, today's lawsuit says.
(2023-12-25). Wednesday 1/24: Drought, Atmospheric Rivers and Floods, Oh My! indybay.org Webinar over Zoom…
(2023-12-25). Wednesday 2/7: Microplastics? Macro Problems. indybay.org Webinar over Zoom. Register through Eventbrite.
(2023-12-25). Sunday 12/24: Oakland: Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org in front of Cathedral of Christ, 2121 Harrison Ave, Oakland, CA…
(2023-12-25). Saturday 12/30: Petaluma: Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Corner of Petaluma Blvd and East Washington | Petaluma, CA…
(2023-12-25). Sunday 12/24: Watsonville: Don't Feed the War Machine! indybay.org 1992 Main St, Watsonville…
(2023-12-25). Thursday 12/28: Hayward: Ceasefire for the Children of Palestine. indybay.org At 5 Flags location corner of Main Street and D St, near the Kabob restaurant in Hayward…
(2023-12-25). Sunday 12/24: Candlelight vigil for Ceasefire. indybay.org Ohlone Park, Hearst @ McGee…
(2023-12-25). Tuesday 12/26: 2023 California State Capitol Kwanzaa Kickoff Celebration. indybay.org California State Capitol – West Steps | Capitol Mall & 10th Street…
(2023-12-25). Thursday 12/28: Ceasefire for the Children of Palestine. indybay.org At 5 Flags location corner of Main street and D st, near the Kabob restaurant in Hayward…
(2023-12-25). 'Biden's disregard for truce speaks volumes of US heartless approach to Gaza genocide'. presstv.ir CAIR, a US-based Muslim advocacy group, slammed Joe Biden's administration for 'actively supporting' Israel's ongoing 'genocide' in Gaza.
(2023-12-25). Israeli military bans reporting on 8 subjects amid war on Gaza: Leaked docs. presstv.ir Leaked documents revealed that the Israeli military has officially banned media from reporting on eight subjects in Israel amid the war on Gaza.
(2023-12-25). Israel kills UN official, 70 of his extended family members in Gaza. presstv.ir the UN says Issam Al Mughrabi, his wife and children killed along with more than 70 of his family members.
(2023-12-25). Israel's war in Gaza overshadows Bethlehem for sad Christmas. presstv.ir Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa arrived in Bethlehem for Christmas amid the bloodiest-ever hostilities in Gaza.
(2023-12-25). Europe must play 'decisive role' to end Israeli genocide in Gaza: Iran envoy. presstv.ir An Iranian diplomat says European countries must play a decisive role in putting an end to Israel's crimes and genocidal war in Gaza.
(2023-12-25). Al-Qassam: 35 Israeli military vehicles destroyed, nearly 50 soldiers killed in 4 days. presstv.ir The military wing of Hamas says its fighters have killed nearly 50 Israeli soldiers within four days.
(2023-12-25). Dec. 24: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid Israel's genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza, the Palestinian and regional resistance groups continue their operations against the regime. Here is what happened on December 24.
(2023-12-25). Iran FM: Afghanistan needs to take 'practical' actions to resolve issues. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister calls for Afghanistan's practical actions to resolve the existing issues between the two countries.
(2023-12-25). Nothing justifies more than 20,000 dead: Pro-Palestine protesters say in Lyon. presstv.ir Protesters gather at Lyon's Bellecour Plaza, calling for an end to Israel's onslaught on the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-25). Bidding farewell to loved ones, Gazans say intl. law has utterly failed. presstv.ir The people of Gaza bid farewell to their loved ones, saying international law has failed to hold Israel accountable for its crimes.
(2023-12-25). Mass burial in Gaza's Jabalia as rescuers recover dozens of bodies. presstv.ir After Israeli forces withdrew from several streets in northern Gaza's Jabalia, rescuers recovered dead bodies and buried them in an improvised cemetery.
(2023-12-25). Iran dismisses claims of involvement in targeting Israeli interests in region. presstv.ir The Pentagon has openly accused Iran of targeting ships amid the continuation of Israel's brutal attacks on Gaza.
(2023-12-25). In message to Pope, Raeisi hopes Gaza massacre would end in New Year. presstv.ir Iran's president expresses hope that the mass killing of people in Gaza would end in New Year.
(2023-12-25). WHO chief decries 'decimation' of Gaza health system. presstv.ir The World Health Organization has warned that the health system in Gaza is being destroyed.
(2023-12-25). Palestinians abducted in Gaza say they were severely tortured by Israeli forces. presstv.ir Former Palestinian abductees reveal that they were subjected to severe torture by Israeli forces.
(2023-12-25). Israel massacres at least 70 Palestinians in airstrike on Gaza refugee camp. presstv.ir An Israeli airstrike kills at least 70 civilians at a refugee camp in the central part of the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-25). Dec. 23: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid Israel's genocidal war on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian and regional resistance groups continue their operations against the regime. Here is what happened on December 23.
(2023-12-25). Hamas calls Biden a 'partner in crime' to Netanyahu's massacre of Palestinians. presstv.ir US President Joe Biden is a partner in crime to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's massacre of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, says a top Hamas official.
(2023-12-25). London protest calls for boycott of Israel-linked brands. presstv.ir Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters have taken to the streets of London calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and a boycott of Israeli-linked brands.
(2023-12-25). Islamic Jihad delegation arrives in Egypt for ceasefire talks: Report. presstv.ir A delegation of the Islamic Jihad resistance movement is reportedly in Cairo for talks on the re-implementation of a ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-25). Palestinians abducted in Gaza say they were severely tortured by Israeli forces. presstv.ir Former Palestinian abductees reveal that they were subjected to severe torture by the Israeli forces.
(2023-12-25). Israel has no deterrent against Hamas, Hezbollah: Official. presstv.ir The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has an underground tunnel system and could launch a larger attack on the occupied Palestinian territories than the one Hamas launched on October 7, an Israeli official said.
(2023-12-25). Serbian opposition protesters break windows, police use pepper spray. presstv.ir Thousands gathered in the center of Belgrade in an anti-government protest on Sunday to demand the annulment of parliamentary and local elections.
(2023-12-25). Hundreds rally in protest over Serbia's 'illegitimate' vote results. presstv.ir Serbian citizens rally once again in the capital Belgrade to protest against alleged voter fraud following calls by the main opposition camp to protest the weekend's election results…
(2023-12-25). Russian official says apartment complex on fire after Ukraine's shelling in Donetsk. presstv.ir An official in Russian-controlled Donetsk says Ukraine fired shells that hit an apartment complex in Donetsk city on Tuesday.
(2023-12-25). 'Burning battlefield': Yemen warns US Red Sea militarization endangers maritime navigation. presstv.ir Yemen warns that the Red Sea will become a "flaming battleground" if the US and its allies stick to their "aggressive behavior" and fuel tensions in the strategic maritime route.
(2023-12-25). 'US unilateralism crumbling; resistance pillar of region's security'. presstv.ir The Americans admit that a world order based on unilateralism is declining and they will not be able to impose their will on the world anymore, says Iran's deputy foreign minister for political affairs.
(2023-12-25). Over half a million under-35s in UK out of work due to long-term illness. presstv.ir More than 560,000 young people under 35 in the UK are out of work due to long-term illness, a 44 percent increase in four years.
(2023-12-25). Southern Thailand hit by floods, train services disrupted. presstv.ir Cars and houses are partially submerged on the streets after intense rainfalls caused floods in southern Thailand.
(2023-12-25). Heavy rain prompts evacuations, road closures in Southern Californias. presstv.ir Heavy rain and flooding led to road closures and evacuations in southern California.
(2023-12-25). Hamburg fish market, streets flooded by Storm Zoltan. presstv.ir Streets in Hamburg's waterfront have been submerged following a storm surge.
(2023-12-25). Israeli ground offensive causes heavy damage in Jabalia. presstv.ir Israeli ground offensive causes heavy damage and destruction in Jabalia.
(2023-12-25). 'Moral clarity': Cornel West welcomes South Africa's referral of Israel to ICC. presstv.ir American activist and philosopher Cornel West welcomes South Africa's 'moral clarity' for referring Israel to the ICC over its crimes against Palestinians.
(2023-12-25). Hundreds of protesters march in Milan in support of Palestine. presstv.ir Hundreds of protesters have filled the streets of the Italian city of Milan to express solidarity with Palestine.
(2023-12-25). Iran Navy takes delivery of new homegrown cruise missiles, choppers. presstv.ir The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy takes delivery of new homegrown naval cruise missiles and advanced helicopters furnished with electronic warfare systems.
(2023-12-25). Dec 25, 2023. sitrepworld.info 
Saddest Song Ever, Barber's Adagio A Comment on This Christmas Eve & Day, by Karl Sanchez Overcoming Christmas Controversies with Historical Realities, by Nat Parry My Own Brush with Death Has Intensified My Opposition to US Imperialism, by Ted Galen Carpenter "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening," by John Leake 10 Questions About Gaza — Part 1, by Simon Elmer 10 Questions About Gaza — Part 2, by Simon Elmer Gaza genocide death toll tops 20,000 amid mass starvation, by Andre Damon Day 79: Horrific Massacre in Meghazi | Jabaliya under Attack | Battles in Khan Younis …
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(2023-12-24). There Can Be No Holidays During A Genocide, Health Activists Warn. popularresistance.org "There is a real danger that when world leaders return from their Christmas holidays, there will be no health system left in Gaza," warned Melanie Ward, CEO of Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). During the last 75 days, Israeli attacks have decimated the health infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, leaving 2.2 million without access to essential care. | According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are no fully operational hospitals in this part of occupied Palestine left, and those still providing care are hanging by a very thin thread. MAP also reported that over the past 10 weeks of Israeli attacks, mor…
freepressjournal.in (2023-12-24). 'Not An Indian-Flagged Vessel': Navy Denies US Claim After MV Saibaba Oil Ship Attacked In Red Sea With 25 Indians Onboard; Crew SafeFollowing a drone attack on two vessels in the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthi militants, which included MV SAIBABA, a crude oil tanker; the Indian Navy on Sunday said all 25 Indian crew members on board are safe, clarifying that it wasn't an India-flagged vessel, as claimed by the US earlier, but one carrying a Gabones flag.
(2023-12-24). There Can Be No Holidays During a Genocide, Health Activists Warn. scheerpost.com 
By Peoples Health Dispatch "There is a real danger that when world leaders return from their Christmas holidays, there will be no health system left in Gaza," warned Melanie Ward, CEO of Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). During the last 75 days, Israeli attacks have decimated the health infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, leaving 2.2 million without …
(2023-12-24). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 78: UNSC Resolution Criticized As 'Meaningless'. popularresistance.org Israeli forces continue to target Al-Bureij and Nuseirat refugee camps in Central Gaza, killing at least 18 people, including a WAFA correspondent and five children. More than 150,000 civilians in the surrounding areas have been told to evacuate towards Deir al-Balah, even though Deir al-Balah has also experienced recent attacks. | "There is no place that is safe," Salem Sheikh, an elderly man from the Nassr neighborhood in the west of Gaza City told Al-Jazeera. "They [the Israeli army] told us to leave, so I fled to Al Shifa Hospital where I stayed for a month and a half. I then left to Nuseirat," he continued.
(2023-12-24). Hamas Condemns UNSC Resolution on Palestine as Insufficient, Russia Denounces US for Inserting 'Dangerous Element' Allowing Ethnic Cleansing. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com) — The Palestinian Resistance movement Hamas condemned the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2722 as "insufficient" for failing to stop Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. | After five days of delay, the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 2722 on Friday, December 22, calling for "unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance at scale directly to the Palestinian civilian population throughout the Gaza Strip." | However, the resolution did not call for a ceasefire. It also failed to enforce a clear aid monitoring mechanism b…
(2023-12-24). Day 77 roundtable: Gaza's Christians; Craig Mokhiber on genocide. electronicintifada.net Why does the UN fail to stop Israel's slaughter?
(2023-12-24). Ukraine Grenade Attack Heralds Coming Terror Wave. popularresistance.org On December 15th, horrific footage began circulating widely. In it, an individual bursts into a crowded local Ukrainian council meeting in Keretsky, Zakarpattia Oblast, then casually scatters grenades across the room, which duly detonate within seconds. The BBC reported 26 individuals were injured in the ensuing blast, six of them severely, while one was killed. The shocking story almost immediately vanished from mainstream view, and details remain sketchy. | Nonetheless, Britain's state broadcaster astonishingly asserted that while "many Ukrainians have access to weaponry due to the war with Russia," there was "
(2023-12-24). EI Day 77 Roundtable: Gaza's Christians & Craig Mokhiber on Genocide. libya360.wordpress.com EI [Israel has] the means to carry out genocide. And they're deploying all of those means as we speak. Based on this, genocide scholars have these series of 10 steps that indicate genocide — all of them have been ticked off since October in one of the most clearly manifest cases of genocide that we've…
(2023-12-24). UN Special Rapporteur Condemns Israeli Conduct as Institutionalized Impunity. libya360.wordpress.com Al Mayadeen The UN's Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing names all kinds of crimes committed by the Israeli occupation "impunity for occupation. For a war of extermination. Genocide, war crimes…" Filippo Grandi, the UN high commissioner for refugees, stressed that a "humanitarian ceasefire" is the sole means to facilitate the delivery of…
(2023-12-24). U.S. is an accomplice in Israeli crimes regionally, says Syrian FM. plenglish.com Damascus, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Al-Mekdad assured the United States is in league with and accomplice in the genocide of Palestinian people and in all Israeli crimes committed in the region, according to a report.
(2023-12-24). No room at the inn. electronicintifada.net With schools full, many displaced people in Gaza have to make their own tents.
(2023-12-24). A painful prospect of displacement. electronicintifada.net Will we be forced to leave our home in central Gaza?
(2023-12-24). Anxiety spikes for Gazans abroad. electronicintifada.net Being away from my family creates a sense of helplessness.
(2023-12-24). UN Expert Warns of Mass Expulsion as Israel Issues New Evacuation Order. libya360.wordpress.com Maureen Clare Murphy Palestinians leave al-Bureij refugee camp following Israeli evacuation orders on 22 December. Israel's military operations in Gaza are aimed at deporting the "majority of the civilian population en masse," an independent UN human rights expert has warned. "Gaza's housing and civilian infrastructure have been razed to the ground," said Paula Gaviria Betancur, the UN…
(2023-12-24). History of Israeli War Crimes: "Surgical Strikes" against Palestinian Children in 2008-2009. globalresearch.ca It was 15 years ago: Felicity Arbuthnot recalls the massacre of Palestinian children during the December 2008-January 2009 invasion of Gaza. | The killing of children by Israel has been persistent. | Veteran War Correspondent Felicity Arbuthnot in solidarity with the Children …
(2023-12-24). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 79: Bethlehem cancels Christmas celebrations as Israel continues to bomb Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
Palestinian pastor Munther Issac says "If Jesus was born today, he'd be born under the rubble of Gaza" as Israeli forces flattens entire neighborhoods to create buffer zones in north, east, and south of the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-24). Archives From Oslo Era Reveal the US Press Wasn't Always in Lockstep on Israel. truthout.org The Oslo Accords were a set of diplomatic agreements conscripted by Israel and the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) in Norway in 1993 to initiate a Middle East peace process. Emblematic of the tragedy unfolding in Gaza, this year marks the 30th anniversary of the failed agreements and prospects for peace. The accords supported a sequence of diplomatic arrangements to address the… |
(2023-12-24). 'Disgraceful': US Abstains After Watering Down UN Gaza Resolution. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-24). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 78: Unsc Resolution Criticized as 'Meaningless,' Hundreds of Thousands Evacuate Central Gaza. scheerpost.com 
Palestinians transport the injured to the Indonesian Hospital in Jabalia, north of the Gaza Strip on October 9, 2023. Photo from Wikimedia Commons by WAFA | By Anna Lekas Miller / Casualties: : | 20,057+ Palestinians killed and 3,320+ wounded in the Ga…
(2023-12-24). Gaza death toll from Israeli attacks since Oct 7 rises to 20,258. muslimmirror.com Gaza : The death toll of Palestinians from Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip has so far risen to 20,258 since October 7, with 53,688 others being injured, the Gaza-based Health Ministry has said in a statement. The ministry on Saturday said that at least 201 Palestinians were killed and 368 injured in Israeli attacks …
(2023-12-24). Gaza is facing an existential threat. muslimmirror.com By Dr. Mohammad Ghitreef* On the occasion of the Jewish festival of light; Hanukah in a Jewish community gathering American President Joe Biden showed the world his real face saying, "I am a Zionist and to be a Zionist you don't need to be a Jew". His assertion confirms the theory that "Zionists rule the …
(2023-12-24). The University of Texas administration is contributing to an unsafe atmosphere for Palestinian students. mondoweiss.net 
The administration of the University of Texas at Austin has been silent to threats to Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim American students, and hostile towards pro-Palestinian students speaking out in solidarity with Gaza.
(2023-12-24). Here We Go Again. popularresistance.org It was about to get dark. | In the summer of 2003, Devin was 19 years old and living in West Baltimore with his mom and two brothers, just a few blocks away from the Western District Baltimore Police station. Every night around 9 or 10 p.m., Baltimore cops patrolled the area heavily. They drove in marked and unmarked cop cars searching for signs of disorder, ready to round up people for mass arrest. It was all part of a policing strategy introduced in the late '90s called "zero tolerance." | "It always happened around sundown," Devin told The Real News. "The police see you out with even just one or two people and…
(2023-12-24). The Urgent Fight To Stop The Execution Of An Innocent Man. popularresistance.org Marcellus Williams, who has spent 24 years of his life on death row for a murder DNA evidence proves someone else committed, could have an execution date set as early as next month following Missouri Gov. Mike Parson's decision in June to lift his stay of execution and dissolve his innocence investigation. | Williams, 54, was convicted of first-degree murder in the 1998 death of Lisha Gayle, a St. Louis Post Dispatch reporter, who was stabbed 16 times during a robbery in her home.
(2023-12-24). First beneficiary of Mulago hospital maiden organ transplant surgery has waited two years. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mulago National Referral Hospital officially launched its transplant program on Saturday with a successful kidney transplant surgery on Wednesday. Dr. Frank Asiimwe, the head of the Transplant Unit told URN that the recipient is one of the thousands who have been battling end-stage kidney disease and had been on dialysis without …
(2023-12-24). Pregnancy, flu and importance of vaccination. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that when mothers receive the flu vaccine, their babies experience fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits for the flu, particularly if the baby is under 3 months old or born to a mother who received the vaccine in the third trimester. Pregnant women are among those at higher risk of complications of severe illness from flu infection. Dr. Thomas Howell Jr., an OB-GYN at Mayo Clinic Health…
(2023-12-24). Clinical trial finds cell therapy improves quality of life in advanced heart failure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Stem cell-based therapy improved quality of life for patients with advanced heart failure, Mayo Clinic researchers and international collaborators discovered in a late-stage multinational clinical trial. In one of the largest studies of cell intervention after a heart attack, patients reported their daily hardship lessened when stem cells optimized for heart repair supplemented standard of care. This clinical study further documented lower death and hospitalization rates among those treated with cell therapy….
(2023-12-24). Gansu hospital introduces surgical robot for minimally invasive surgery. ecns.cn The first domestically produced surgical robot, da Vinci Xi, was recently introduced at the Gansu Branch of the Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center in Lanzhou, Gansu province, marking a breakthrough for the hospital in minimally invasive surgery.
(2023-12-24). DPRK condemns Japan discharge of nuclear wastewater into sea. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) A Foreign Ministry spokesman of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Thursday condemned Japan's discharge of nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the Pacific in a press statement, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
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(2023-12-24). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cleft lip and palate repair. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm pregnant with my second child. During the 20-week anatomy scan, my obstetrician detected my baby has a cleft lip. Does this mean my baby also has a cleft palate? How and when is a cleft lip or cleft palate corrected? ANSWER: Cleft lip and cleft palate are openings or splits in the upper lip, the roof of the mouth — called the palate — or both. Cleft lip and cleft palate…
(2023-12-24). Hamas' "Guests" — Table Manners in Israel vs. Arab Traditional Values: The History of Palestinian Solidarity with Jewish Immigrants. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-24). Mexico recorded in 2023 the highest migrant inflow in a decade. plenglish.com Mexico City, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) Mexico registered in 2023 the largest influx of migrants in a decade with 586,626 individuals without counting November and December, La Jornada daily reports on Sunday.
(2023-12-24). Campaign for Voter ID preparation for minorities. muslimmirror.com By Dr. Danish Lambe Mumbai: Rahman Foundation in collaboration with Star Foundation, two prominent organizations in Maharashtra, are leading a comprehensive campaign in key minority areas with the objective of assisting individuals from minority communities in obtaining their voter IDs. This initiative represents a significant step towards enabling active and empowered participation of these communities …
(2023-12-24). Campaign for Voter ID preparation for minorities. muslimmirror.com By Dr. Danish Lambe Mumbai: Rahman Foundation in collaboration with Star Foundation, two prominent organizations in Maharashtra, are leading a comprehensive campaign in key minority areas with the objective of assisting individuals from minority communities in obtaining their voter IDs. This initiative represents a significant step towards enabling active and empowered participation of these communities …
(2023-12-24). Mayo Clinic hits milestone of 1 million YouTube subscribers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The channel's success is driven by the collaboration of teams from Mayo Clinic's Center for Digital Health, Marketing, IT and Communications, along with staff members across Mayo Clinic who share their expertise to help others. ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic's YouTube channel recently surpassed 1 million subscribers. Mayo Clinic started its YouTube channel in 2006, before the streaming platform became a household name. Over the past 17 years, the channel has grown steadily, delivering Mayo…
(2023-12-24). Agricultural universities urged to act. ecns.cn Agricultural universities are being urged to report to market regulators suspected unauthorized advertising of snacks in order to safeguard their reputations. The move comes after a number of colleges denied any involvement with popular snacks sold online that falsely claimed collaboration with the institutions.
(2023-12-24). New-generation laser obstacle remover improves tree-clearing efficiency. ecns.cn Next to a high-voltage power line in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, a tree barrier several hundred meters away was removed by grid operation and maintenance workers with a fifth-generation laser obstacle remover on Thursday. The Guangdong Dongguan Power Supply Bureau of China Southern Power Grid independently developed the instrument.
(2023-12-24). Mayo Clinic makes transformative $22 million investment in local communities. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Twenty-one nonprofits will receive support to help those in need ROCHESTER, Minn. ‚Äï Mayo Clinic cares for its patients, communities and each other, and Mayo's Bold. Forward. strategy supports this care through work to Cure, Connect, and Transform healthcare for all. As this strategy successfully unfolds, this year Mayo Clinic is able to invest an additional $22 million in community organizations addressing pressing needs related to housing, food insecurity, access to healthcare, and safe places…
(2023-12-24). Ajamu Baraka: Report Back From Peace Delegation To China. popularresistance.org On the issue of Chinese diplomacy, it is important to note that the Chinese approach is a significant departure from the crisis oriented, zero-sum diplomacy that is characteristic of diplomacy emanating from the West. | This was a particularly important element that we addressed in our discussions with members of Chinese People's Association for Peace and Disarmament, various specialists on China and in a meeting with representatives from the Chinese Communist Party. | What is clear is that on the issue of diplomacy there is a fundamental divergence in core values. The principles articulated by President Xi Jinpi…
(2023-12-24). Cut off from the world. electronicintifada.net When Israel imposes a communications blackout, our radios are our only source of connection with the outside world.
(2023-12-24). Can Japanese 'Patriot' Missiles Help Kiev Regime? globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-24). The Hidden Agenda Behind the UK Government's Chemtrail Operations. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-24). The Forgotten Christmas Truce of 1914. Unlearned Lessons which could have Prevented More than a Century of War (1914 — 2023). globalresearch.ca It was exactly 109 years ago this month when the Christmas Truce of 1914 occurred, when Christian soldiers on both sides of the infamous No Man's Land of the Western Front, recognized their common humanity, dropped their guns and fraternized …
(2023-12-24). Remember World War I, The 1914 Christmas Truce. "The Power of Peace in the Time of War". In 2023, "Let It Happen Again" in Solidarity with Palestine. Abolish All Wars. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-24). A Patriotic Duty. dissidentvoice.org 
"My country, right or wrong", is a thing that no patriot would think of saying except in a desperate case. It is like saying, "My mother, drunk or sober". — G. K. Chesterton, The Defendant (1901), p. 166.
(2023-12-24). A Global Greeting and a Prayer for Peace. sonar21.com 
I celebrate Christmas and love to share the joy of that season with others. But I also realize that many of my readers are not Christian and celebrate other holiday traditions. So, when I wish you a Merry Christmas I am not intending to disrespect your faith. I thank all who take time to read and comment at sonar21 and send each of you my best wishes to you and your family for a joyful, prosperous New Year. I pray for peace and an end to the wars. |
(2023-12-24). China Suspends $6.5bln Currency Swap With Dollar-Strapped Argentina. orinocotribune.com The move comes only 10 days into the tenure of the new president, who campaigned on severing connections with China. | China has reportedly halted a $6.5 billion currency swap deal with Argentina, and the suspension will persist until President Javier Milei demonstrates a clear commitment to engaging with Beijing, as per Argentine media reports. | The move comes only 10 days into the tenure of the new president, who campaigned on severing connections with China. This emphasizes the challenge that Milei will encounter in attempting to fulfill those campaign promises. | Asked to confirm the reports, Zhicheng Xie, t…
(2023-12-24). The Babylon Conspiracy viewed from two angles. expose-news.com Two perspectives of the Babylonian conspiracy detail how ancient mystical religions practised by a few from ancient bloodlines have ruled and influenced history and still do today. With over 30 years of …
(2023-12-24). Deagel's Depopulation Forecast confirmed by Heavily Censored Pfizer Documents. expose-news.com
(2023-12-24). Trump's Immunity Claim Faces Federal Appeals Court Scrutiny in Indictment Battle. truthout.org Donald Trump's lawyers asked a federal appeals court on Saturday to throw out special counsel Jack Smith's indictment of the former president related to the Jan. 6 uprising, arguing that Trump is immune from prosecution for acts he committed as president. This follows the U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to fast-track Trump's appeal of a previous ruling by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan… |
(2023-12-24). Big Oil Is Expanding Production. It's Up to All of Us to Act to Stop Them. truthout.org Top scientists and many global leaders have agreed: to address the intensifying climate catastrophe, we must immediately address the supplyside of fossil fuels by retiring oil and gas production, quickly and drastically. It's alarming, then, that current trends are continuing in the other direction. The recent COP28 climate summit dashed immediate hopes of agreeing on a phaseout of fossil fuel… |
(2023-12-24). 10 Victories for the Working Class in 2023. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-24). An Incarcerated Christmas. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-24). US Media Suppressed Their Government's Role in Ousting Brazil's Government. scheerpost.com 
By Brian Mier / Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting In a new peer-reviewed academic article in Latin American Perspectives (11/19/23), "Anticorruption and Imperialist Blind Spots: The Role of the United States in Brazil's Long Coup," Sean T. Mitchell, Rafael Ioris, Kathy Swart, Bryan Pitts and I prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that the US Department …
(2023-12-24). The Problem for Musicians and Writers is the Internet, not Monopolistic Corporations. cepr.net We all know the old line about intellectuals having a hard time dealing with new ideas. The New York Times set out to prove this point with a column by Kim Scott warning that Spotify may do to the book industry what it has already done to the music industry. The main concern in the …
(2023-12-24). Lebanon: In the south, Christmas arrives under the shadow of war. middleeasteye.net 
Lebanon: In the south, Christmas arrives under the shadow of war | Inhabitants of Tyre prepare scaled back Christmas celebrations as war with Israel looms on the horizon | Sun, 12/24/2023 – 09: 47 | A Muslim woman walks in Tyre's market with her two children, dressed in festive clothes for Christmas (Hanna Davis/MEE) | Two candles illuminate the church in Tyre with a dim glow. It is silent, beside…
(2023-12-24). China Suspends $6.5 Billion Currency Swap With Dollar-Strapped Argentina. orinocotribune.com China has reportedly halted a $6.5 billion currency swap deal with Argentina, and the suspension will persist until President Javier Milei demonstrates a clear commitment to engaging with Beijing, as per Argentine media reports. | The move comes only 10 days into the tenure of the new president, who campaigned on severing connections with China. This emphasizes the challenge that Milei will encounter in attempting to fulfill those campaign promises. | Asked to confirm the reports, Zhicheng Xie, the spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Argentina, refused to do so. | Likewise in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry…
(2023-12-24). AIDS, Apartheid, WHO and Gates. The FactBid Deep Dive That Must Be Heard! expose-news.com "We must expose the WHO as a captured agency doing the bidding of rich donors with ulterior motives. Please encourage public fact-checking and media coverage. This is a big story that needs …
(2023-12-24). The upcoming 7 January 2024 national election is crucial to democratic and sustainable development in Bangladesh. pressenza.com The upcoming national election is now a hot topic in Bangladesh. There is no end to people's enthusiasm around the upcoming 12th National Assembly elections which is scheduled to be held on January 7, 2024. Out of the 44 parties registered in the Election Commission, 27 parties are participating in the elections this time. 27 parties' participation implies a participatory, competitive, and contested election. There is no pressure, many parties have come to the polls with independent decisions. The 12th National Assembly elections will become competitive and contested. Already there are candidates of 27 registered…
(2023-12-24). Trade Unions URGENT CALL. bdsmovement.net 
(2023-12-24). Japan OKs FY 2024 budget, defense spending reaches new high. independent.co.ug 
TOKYO | Xinhua | The Japanese government on Friday adopted a draft budget of 112.07 trillion yen (about 787 billion U.S. dollars) for fiscal year 2024, with defense spending hitting an all-time high for the 10th straight year. The figure approved by the cabinet for the fiscal period from April 2024 to March 2025 marked …
(2023-12-24). Museveni backs European Union ban of coffee linked to deforestation. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed support for the European Union's regulations aimed at only accepting coffee exports from registered farmers and those grown on non-deforested lands. Recently, the European Parliament approved a landmark deforestation law banning imports into the European Union of coffee, beef, soy, and other commodities if …
(2023-12-24). Uganda Breweries and SafeBoda partner to deliver drinks during festive season. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) and SafeBoda have partnered to deliver UBL products directly to consumers during the festive season. Emmy Hashakimana — UBL's Commercial Director — said, "This partnership is timely as our customers get to enjoy the festivities with the best quality products from UBL's rich beer and …
(2023-12-24). Time to fix Canada's anti-Palestinian tax code. mondoweiss.net 
The Canadian tax code has long been used to subsidize projects in Israel and pro-apartheid groups have been the beneficiaries.
(2023-12-24). Kasese Residents Asked to be Security Conscious ahead of Xmas Celebrations. plusnews.ug 
Authorities in Kasese districts have urged residents to maintain vigilance to thwart criminal activities and bolster security measures around their homes and businesses this festive season. The call comes after recent attacks on civilians in Kasese and Kamwenge districts by suspected rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). Lieutenant Joe Walusimbi, the Kasese Resident District …
(2023-12-24). Thousands Evicted after 'illegal' Resettlement in Nakasongola. plusnews.ug 
The police have conducted evictions at Kikoiro village in Lwampanga Sub-County, Nakasongola District, targeting thousands of illegal settlers. The evictees reportedly belong to the Mpokya group under the Kitara Resettlement Association Ltd, led by Milton Twehangane. This action follows an influx of individuals whose arrival raises questions about the legitimacy of their settlement. In a …
(2023-12-24). Four Dead, Seven Sustain Injuries in Nakapiripirit Road Accident. plusnews.ug 
A charcoal truck has overturned in Nakapiripirit district killing four people on the spot and injuring seven others critically. The truck Reg no. KCF 608F Isuzu FSR that was ferrying the charcoal illegally overturned at Napet area along the Nakapiripirit-Mbale route on Friday evening. The dead have been identified as Karim, a businessman from Sironko …
(2023-12-24). Bishop Kahuma Calls for Security Consciousness During Christmas. plusnews.ug 
Bishop Samuel Kahuma of Bunyoro Kitara Diocese has warned the people of Bunyoro and Uganda at large to remain vigilant and prioritize security during the Christmas festivities. In light of a recent attack attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels, he urged heightened awareness and vigilance while celebrating Christmas, especially for people residing along …
(2023-12-24). Anthrax Outbreak: Kabale Authorities Warn against Importing Animals from Affected Districts. plusnews.ug Kabale district authorities have warned butchers and the public against importing animals and animal products from regions affected by Anthrax as Christmas and New Year celebrations approach. Kabale, heavily reliant on animal products from districts like Ankole, Lyantonde, and Ssembalule, faces a risk of Anthrax exposure due to confirmed cases in Lyantonde and Kyotera. Recent incidents …
(2023-12-24). Putin se reunirá con el Consejo Económico Supremo Euroasiático. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 dic (RHC) El presidente ruso, Vladimir Putin, participará el 25 de diciembre en la reunión del Consejo Económico Supremo Euroasiático con sede en San Petersburgo, informó hoy el servicio de prensa del Kremlin.
(2023-12-24). Primer ministro lamenta pérdidas de vida en accidente en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 dic (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, lamentó la pérdida de vidas humanas en un accidente de tránsito masivo ocurrido en el municipio Limonar, de la occidental provincia de Matanzas.
(2023-12-24). Premio del Barrio para La Colmenita. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 dic (RHC) Los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución (CDR) entregaron este sábado en La Habana, el Premio del Barrio a la Compañía Teatral La Colmenita.
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(2023-12-24). Flood in Tamil Nadu: When Muslims open Mosques to shelter Hindu flood-hit victims. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba Chennai: During the recent rains in Tamil Nadu from December 17-19, members of the Muslim community converted around 50 Mosques in the Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts into relief camps to shelter flood-hit victims from all religions mostly Hindus. In a rare gesture of communal harmony, when the torrent rains flooded the …
(2023-12-24). Karnataka hijab politics back on frontburner. muslimmirror.com Bengaluru : Hijab politics in Karnataka, which threatened to divide the student community on communal lines and law and order situation in the state during the BJP rule last year has come to the forefront yet again. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's announcement that he will lift the ban on hijab for students and college students …
(2023-12-24). Mayawati's statement spurs talk of her finally joining INDIA bloc. muslimmirror.com Lucknow : Though Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has opted to be out of the opposition parties' INDIA bloc for the Lok Sabha elections, but her statement has yet again kept the hope of the BSP joining it alive. The political meaning of Mayawati's recent advice targeted at the Samajwadi Party (SP) that "one …
(2023-12-24). Repeal of AFSPA to break the cycle of killings: Navaid Hamid. muslimmirror.com In Jammu and Kashmir, three civilians, aged between 27 and 42, were allegedly picked up by the Army for questioning in connection with the killing of four Army jawans in a recent militant ambush in Poonch on December 21. The civilians were later found dead on December 22, prompting widespread concern and allegations of custodial …
(2023-12-24). Most impactful archaeological discoveries in 2023. plenglish.com Athens, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) In 2023 there were relevant archeological discoveries such as that of an ancient Greek catacomb found deep below the busting city streets of Naples, Italy, where researchers used futuristic sounding technology to reveal the tomb that archaeologists for years knew existed but have been unable to access.
(2023-12-24). Former Minister unveils Dina Boluarte was aware of repression in Peru. plenglish.com Lima, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) The dissident former Peruvian Culture Minister Patricia Correa said in statements that President Dina Boluarte endorsed deaths of civilians ahead of repression against protests a year ago.
(2023-12-24). DPRK academics improve tech for agricultural outputs. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) Academicians of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) have strengthened scientific research and increased technologies for crop protection and fertilizer production, ACNC agency reported Sunday.
(2023-12-24). Biden year-end rating worst of current presidents seeking reelection. plenglish.com Washington, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) President Biden's year-end approval rating is worse than any other modern-day president seeking reelection's has been at this point in the campaign cycle, a new survey found.
(2023-12-24). China reports respiratory diseases rate dropped 8.2 percent. plenglish.com Beijing, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) The incidence of respiratory diseases in China continues to drop nationwide, a trend that should continue for the next few days, local health authorities reported on Sunday.
(2023-12-24). Magistrate in El Salvador praises electronic voting application. plenglish.com San Salvador, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) The application of electronic voting will modernize the electoral system in El Salvador, magistrate of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) Guillermo Wellman said today.
(2023-12-24). Quito exhibits the highest Nativity Scene in Latin America. plenglish.com Quito, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) The site where the Nativity Scene was set up is Ecuador's capital, Quito, is in the highest altitude in Latin America at 3,000 meters above sea level and is illuminated every night until January 6.
(2023-12-24). Palestine: A Call for Sincerity and Honesty. orinocotribune.com By Susana Khalil — Dec 18, 2023 | Zionism will continue its barbarism, your country will be the next victim. Humanity is threatened by zionist fascism. | Confronted with the horrifying and inhumane tragedy unfolding in Palestine, and in order to prevent colonial fascism and Zionism's further advancement in the world, it is crucial to summon courage, honesty, and sincerity. We must dedicate ourselves to the pursuit of justice. Justice is the liberation of the native Palestinian Semitic people from that Eurocentric colonialism called "Israel". | Let us be honest and sincere, otherwise, we contribute to the rei…
(2023-12-24). Consumer Health: Who needs a gluten-free diet and why? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whole grains are an important part of healthy diet. They are good sources of complex carbohydrates, as well as some key vitamins and minerals. And because whole grains are naturally high in fiber, they may help you feel full and satisfied, which can make it easier to maintain a healthy body weight. Eating more whole-grain foods also can lower your blood pressure. Some people, though, have a medical diagnosis that means they must avoid the…
(2023-12-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Best cooking fats for healthy cholesterol levels. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Are you trying to remember which fat is the good fat to use in the kitchen? If you are confused about whether to use unsaturated fats, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated or saturated fats when cooking, it's understandable. It can be confusing. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says fats that raise your bad cholesterol levels and increase your risk for heart disease are the ones to avoid. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/drmIcHaxxfM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post….
(2023-12-24). Fight off the flu with immune-boosting nutrients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's flu season again, so most people get a flu shot and strive to stay healthy. But can certain foods or supplements boost the immune system and help with that "staying healthy" goal? Keep the immune system strong While having a healthy immune system is a plus during the season of colds and flu, consider these tips for keeping your immune system strong throughout the year. Focus on a balanced eating plan. Don't skip meals, so your…
(2023-12-24). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Self-care steps can keep your heart healthy during the holidays. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have read that heart attacks are more common around the holidays. Why does that happen? Is there anything I can do to lower my risk? I currently take blood pressure medication, and heart disease runs in my family. ANSWER: Heart attacks, along with heart problems in general, are more common around the holidays. Various factors can play into this, including stress, travel, disrupted schedules, changes in diet and even environmental factors. Fortunately, many…
(2023-12-24). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Mindfulness and mental health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been hearing a lot about mindfulness meditation lately and how it can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being. But I'm a bit skeptical and don't really understand how sitting still and doing nothing can make such a big difference. I have a busy and active lifestyle, and the idea of spending time just focusing on my breath or thoughts sounds boring. Are there real benefits of mindfulness meditation and how…
(2023-12-24). Loneliness and social isolation through the holidays. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The holiday season, billed as the happiest time of the year, can be lonely, especially for those without close family and friends. Loneliness and social isolation, recognized as an epidemic by the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have significant health implications. Dr. Amit Shah, a Mayo Clinic geriatrician and internist, says loneliness is a subjective feeling or perception when a person is not feeling connected to others. Social isolation is a lack of connections…
(2023-12-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Radiation therapy for cancer pain relief. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Patients with cancer have another tool in their toolbox for managing pain. Palliative radiation therapy is an effective option for relieving body aches associated with cancer. Dr. Adam Holtzman, a Mayo Clinic radiation oncologist, explains how innovation is improving radiation therapy. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/awbbXT3Q5Cw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Doctors often use radiation to target…
(2023-12-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating liver cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Liver cancer rates have more than tripled in the U.S. since 1980 and continue to rise. More than 41,000 people will be diagnosed with liver cancer in the U.S. this year, and about 29,000 will die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, a Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center oncologist, discusses prevention and treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/mxNW4Wrd-_Y Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads…
(2023-12-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: The right way to talk with someone who has cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The holidays are a joyous occasion for most people. But for someone with cancer or other serious illness, it can be a time of overwhelming anxiety and fear. And as family and friends get together, it's important to show that you care without coming across as insensitive. Lynne Vitagliano, a clinical social worker at Mayo Clinic, offers some helpful advice to make those uncomfortable conversations less awkward. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/e9ikKOnaYFg Journalists: Broadcast-quality…
(2023-12-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventive strategies for a healthy holiday season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As the holiday season begins, it's also the season of flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. The southern parts of the U.S. are currently observing higher rates of RSV and influenza. Mayo Clinic experts expect the northern half of the country will start to see higher rates of these viruses over the course of the next few weeks and months. As the holiday season approaches and more people will be gathering to celebrate in…
(2023-12-24). Mayo Clinic opens Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Building for research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Building ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic celebrates the grand opening of the 11-floor Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Building. The building will support hiring more scientists to contribute to Mayo's unique capabilities to bring scientific discoveries to patients. It joins other Mayo Clinic research facilities where investigators discover scientific advancements that affect patient care, leading to better outcomes and improved quality of life in Minnesota and beyond. At Mayo Clinic, research is…
(2023-12-24). Researchers make unexpected discovery in how pancreatic cancer spreads. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In this confocal microscopy image, the lysosomal protein called LAMP1 is stained green and surrounds a blue-stained pancreatic cancer cell nucleus. How cancer spreads or metastasizes is a big question for cancer researchers and patients. Mayo Clinic researchers studying pancreatic cancer — the third deadliest form of cancer in the U.S. — recently made a discovery that advances knowledge of how metastasis unfolds. They identified a cell-signaling protein that drives pancreatic cancer cell growth that could be…
(2023-12-24). Shortened telomeres heighten risk of serious lung disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The 46 human chromosomes are shown in blue, with the telomeres appearing as white pinpoints. The DNA has already been copied, so each chromosome is made up of two identical lengths of DNA, each with its own two telomeres. Credit: Hesed Padilla-Nash and Thomas Ried, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health. In 2017, Cindy Sutherland caught a nasty cold she couldn't shake. After coughing nonstop for weeks, she went to urgent care and got a…
(2023-12-24). Healthy for the Holidays: Mayo recommends safety tips to keep kids healthy this season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org CHETEK, Wis. — The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be a fun, exciting time. However, holiday decorations, parties and cold weather can pose threats to children. "The décor, the gifts and the fun outdoor activities can be a lot of fun for families, especially children," says Peter Reisner, M.D., a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic Health System in Chetek, Wisconsin. "But parents should be aware of the hidden dangers they may…
(2023-12-24). Mayo Clinic names new Research leader. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vijay Shah, M.D. ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has announced the appointment of Vijay Shah, M.D., as Kinney Executive Dean of Research. He succeeds Gregory Gores, M.D., who has served in the position for 10 years. Dr. Shah, a consultant with joint appointments in Gastroenterology and Hepatology as well as Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, is chair of Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester and is the Carol M. Gatton Professor of Digestive Diseases Research….
(2023-12-24). When your rights are an afterthought: Palestinian-Americans reflect on the strength of their people. mondoweiss.net 
Palestinian-Americans in Clifton, New Jersey share the hope they find in the steadfastness of their people in Palestine, giving them strength to keep fighting for the liberation of their homeland.
(2023-12-24). Daihatsu suspends vehicle shipment over safety scandal. ecns.cn Toyota's subsidiary Daihatsu has suspended shipments of all its vehicles in and outside Japan after an investigation found rigged safety testing dating back over three decades.
(2023-12-24). Chinese mainland resumes import of rockfish from Taiwan. ecns.cn The General Administration of Customs announced the resumption of the import of rockfish from Taiwan region on Friday, according to the latest notice published on the administration's website.
(2023-12-24). Boeing delivers B787 Dreamliner to Juneyao Airlines. ecns.cn U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing delivered a new B787 Dreamliner plane to Chinese private carrier Juneyao Airlines on Thursday in Seattle, the plane maker's first delivery of wide-body aircraft to Chinese mainland carriers in nearly three years.
(2023-12-24). Coastal cities in Shandong blanketed in deep snowfall. ecns.cn Heavy snowfall has hit the Yantai and Weihai coastal cities in Shandong province since Tuesday night, resulting in deep accumulated snow, according to the Shandong Meteorological Bureau.
(2023-12-24). Investment in power grid rises 1.8% to $78b. ecns.cn Investment in China's power grid has remained relatively stable in recent years, with total investment in national grid construction projects in 2022 reaching 500.6 billion yuan ($78.22 billion), up 1.8 percent year-on-year, according to the China Electric Power Planning and Engineering Institute.
(2023-12-24). Large green energy project rising in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Taking advantage of local sunlight and wind resources, Mulei Kazak autonomous county in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is promoting the development of new energy power generation.
(2023-12-24). Ping-pong celebration shows power of sports. ecns.cn The 52nd anniversary of Ping-Pong Diplomacy, which marked the beginning of a historic friendship between China and the United States, concluded its whirlwind tour from east to west in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
(2023-12-24). Underground heat pipe breaks in Beijing; repairs underway. ecns.cn An underground heating pipeline broke early Friday beneath a major street in Beijing's Dongdan area, causing hot steam to escape and impacting local traffic.
(2023-12-24). Smashing wedding photos pays off. ecns.cn A business in Hebei province has carved out a unique niche in China's emotional landscape by offering a service to completely destroy unwanted wedding photos. In September, business began to pick up, and by November, orders had skyrocketed to nearly 260.
(2023-12-24). 'Tent school' set up for quake-affected children in Gansu. ecns.cn Photo taken on Dec 21, 2023, shows a firefighter teaching children inside a "tent school" in Shiyuan village of Jishishan county, Gansu province.
(2023-12-24). Robots reap rich harvests at high-rise indoor farm. ecns.cn Standing beside the world's tallest unmanned greenhouse rack, the urban farm's chief scientist, Yang Qichang, said 24,000 vegetables had been planted in an area of just 200 square meters.
(2023-12-24). People affected by earthquake in Qinghai receive Winter Solstice dumplings. ecns.cn Minhe county was affected by the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Jishishan county, Northwest China's Gansu province on Monday night.
(2023-12-24). Culture Fact: Winter Solstice. ecns.cn
(2023-12-24). Snow racing heats up winter sports as Inner Mongolia hits -30 ∞C. ecns.cn The sixth Hulun Buir (Hailar) Winter Heroes"ÄÄGames kicked off on Thursday"ÄÄin Hulun Buir City, north China's"ÄÄInner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
(2023-12-24). University students race dragon boats on ice in N China. ecns.cn Students from 18 universities, including Peking University, Zhejiang University, and Nankai University, raced dragon boats on ice on Friday in Xilinhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-24). 3 crystallized dinosaur egg fossils found in C China's Hubei. ecns.cn Three crystallized dinosaur egg fossils were recently discovered in Shiyan, central China's Hubei Province. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-24). Comicomment | Surveillance Empire: U.S. unrestricted eavesdropping. ecns.cn The Section 702 of the U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), an important legal basis for U.S. intelligence authorities to eavesdrop on non-U.S. citizens overseas and step up international surveillance without authorization, will expire on December 31. The U.S. government is urgently seeking to renew this provision and extend its surveillance privileges.
(2023-12-24). Spring Festival listed as UN floating holiday. ecns.cn The Spring Festival has been officially listed as a UN Floating Holiday in the UN Calendar of Conferences and Meetings starting from 2024, the Chinese Mission to the United Nations announced in a statement on Friday.
(2023-12-24). Cradle of Civilization: Sanbao Dong village. ecns.cn
(2023-12-24). Food Safari in Yunnan | Fruit food. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-24). Food Safari in Yunnan | Colorful Pingbian glutinous rice. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in 1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ"ÄÄ…
(2023-12-24). Resistencia palestina culpa a Israel de matar a cinco judíos retenidos. telesurtv.net Hamás dice que ha perdido contacto con el grupo responsable de cinco rehenes israelíes. Se perdió el contacto debido a los ataques israelíes.
(2023-12-24). Israel lanza operación militar en varias ciudades cisjordanas. telesurtv.net Hamás denunció que al menos 200 personas fallecieron en 24 horas a causa de los bombardeos de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.
(2023-12-24). FBI investiga por malversación a colaboradores de Juan Guaidó. telesurtv.net Sospecha que gran parte de fondos dirigidos a Venezuela terminaron en poder de Carlos Méndez y su canal EVTV Miami, que Guaidó intentó usar para sustituir a teleSUR.
(2023-12-24). 35 muertos por inundaciones registradas en el sur de India. telesurtv.net El Secretario General de Gobierno de Tamil NAdu, Shiv Das Meena, indicó que ya las labores de rescate culminaron por lo que 35 es el saldo final de muertos registrados oficialmente.
(2023-12-24). Partes en conflicto en Yemen se comprometen a un alto el fuego. telesurtv.net También los rebeldes hutíes que controlan parte del territorio yemení, y el Gobierno apoyado por Arabia Saudita participarán en un proceso de paz liderado por Naciones Unidas.
(2023-12-24). Trágico accidente en Nicaragua cobra 19 vidas y deja 43 heridos. telesurtv.net Las autoridades locales aseguraron que las cifras de heridos y fallecidos son preliminares por lo que pueden aumentar conforme pasen las horas.
(2023-12-24). Corte Suprema de Justicia de Perú ratifica prisión a Pedro Castillo. telesurtv.net Desde el Poder Judicial de Perú aseguran que los argumentos presentados por la defensa de Pedro Castillo no lograron eliminar los elementos de convicción que encontró el Ministerio Público en su contra.
(2023-12-24). Fiscalía de Perú dicta prisión para militares en caso Madre Mía. telesurtv.net Como resultado de un operativo fueron privados de libertad los presuntos responsables que se encuentran en custodia en la División de Investigaciones de Delitos de Alta Complejidad de la Policía Nacional.
(2023-12-24). Rinden homenaje a víctimas de masacre en República Checa. telesurtv.net El arzobispo de Praga, Jan Graubner, refirió "Todos intentamos construir el paraíso en la tierra, pero la realidad de la vida nos muestra que el mal existe".
(2023-12-24). Fuerzas de Israel atacan equipo periodístico de canal Al-Manar. telesurtv.net El equipo de Al-Manar quedó a salvo del proyectil de artillería que impactó al equipo integrado por el corresponsal, Ali Shuaib, y el camarógrafo de la cadena, Khedr Markiz, quien sufrió daños leves en uno de sus ojos.
(2023-12-24). Rusia denuncia violaciones del espacio aéreo sirio por EE.UU. telesurtv.net Rusia ha prometido mantener su misión de salvaguardar el espacio aéreo sirio ante intentos de Estados Unidos.
(2023-12-24). Vuelve megarueda de casino cubana a ensayar para Récord Guinnes. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 dic (RHC) El Proyecto Internacional "Retomando el Son Bailando Casino", candidato a Récord Guinnes 2024, tuvo este sábado su cuarto mega-ensayo en la Plaza Roja del municipio 10 de octubre, de esta capital.
(2023-12-24). Former head of Beijing IP Court sentenced to over 10 years for bribery. ecns.cn Su Chi, former president of the Beijing Intellectual Property Court, was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for the crime of bribery, according to the ruling issued by Beijing No 4 Intermediate People's Court.
(2023-12-24). Israel renueva bombardeos en Gaza y apunta a complejos residenciales. telesurtv.net El ataque aéreo israelí dirigido a una casa en el campo de refugiados de Jabalia provocó el asesinato de decenas de civiles y heridas a muchos otros.
(2023-12-24). A 13 se eleva cifra de muertos tras explosión en una fábrica en Indonesia>. telesurtv.net Tras el incidente, los trabajadores fallecidos y heridos fueron trasladados de inmediato al centro médico ubicado dentro del parque industrial.
(2023-12-24). Caída de una avioneta en Sao Paulo, Brasil deja cinco muertos. telesurtv.net Las autoridades han iniciado una investigación para esclarecer las circunstancias y determinar las causas del accidente aéreo.
(2023-12-24). Fuerzas de ocupación israelí reanudan incursiones en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net En Gaza, cerca de 700 supuestos luchadores de la resistencia palestina fueron detenidos, unos 200 en la última semana, muchos de los cuales fueron llevados a Israel para ser interrogados.
(2023-12-24). Tiroteo en Florida, EE.UU. deja un muerto y varios heridos. telesurtv.net Según las autoridades, la balacera ocurrió en el centro comercial Paddock, de Ocala, a unos 124 kilómetros al norte de la ciudad de Orlando.
(2023-12-24). Suben a 20.258 los palestinos asesinados por ataques del Ejército israelí en Gaza. telesurtv.net De acuerdo en el ente, el en las últimas 24 horas se reportaron 201 muertos y 368 heridos en la Franja de Gaza.
(2023-12-24). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net A más de 70 días de los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza y Cisjordania, las autoridades palestinas han registrado más de 20.000 personas asesinadas…
(2023-12-24). Decenas de muertos y heridos en ataques israelíes contra Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 dic (RHC) Los bombardeos israelíes contra amplias zonas de la Franja de Gaza mataron o provocaron heridas hoy a decenas de palestinos, la mayoría de ellos menores de edad y mujeres.
(2023-12-24). Ordenan detener a implicados en masacre El Mozote, El Salvador. telesurtv.net Tribunal indica detención provisional de expresidente Alfredo Cristiani y cuatro exdiputados, acusados de encubrimiento personal.
(2023-12-24). Explosión en un parque industrial de Indonesia deja 12 muertos. telesurtv.net Entre los fallecidos por el incendio en la fábrica de níquel se encuentran siete ciudadanos indonesios y cinco extranjeros.
(2023-12-24). Celebra Brasil el Día Nacional de Zumbí y de la Conciencia Negra. telesurtv.net Desde 1971 la fecha de la muerte de Zumbi, del Quilombo dos Palmares, 20 de noviembre de 1695, es el símbolo de la resistencia negra en Brasil.
(2023-12-24). Moscú y La Habana conectadas nuevamente por vía aérea. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 dic (RHC) Las capitales de Rusia y Cuba quedarán hoy conectadas nuevamente por la vía aérea, luego de la salida del Aeropuerto Internacional Sheremétievo del vuelo SU6849 de la aerolínea Rossiya con destino a esta capital.
(2023-12-24). El amor y agradecimiento a Cuba siempre desde Etiopía. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 dic (RHC) Los etíopes siempre agradecen a Cuba la educación y la preparación ante la vida, pero nosotros como cubanos también agradecemos tantos años de amistad y solidaridad, afirmó el embajador de La Habana en Addis Abeba, Jorge Lefebre.
(2023-12-24). Ataque israelí contra Al Aqsa TV en Gaza deja 13 asesinados. telesurtv.net El director de Al-Aqsa TV, Muhammed al-Saidi, resultó asesinado en el ataque aéreo israelí a la emisora palestina.
(2023-12-24). Nicaragua reporta el rescate de 22 personas de un naufragio. telesurtv.net La Fuerza Naval del Ejército de Nicaragua envió al sitio del accidente un grupo de lanchas rápidas para colaborar en las acciones de rescate.
(2023-12-24). Sindicatos argentinos anuncian movilizaciones contra decretazo. telesurtv.net Ambas centrales sindicales participarán también del plenario conjunto del 29 de diciembre para determinar nuevas medidas tras el decreto de Javier Milei.
(2023-12-24). Aprueban amparo contra los decretos neoliberales de Javier Milei. telesurtv.net Dicho amparo será inscrito en el Registro de Procesos Colectivos, planteando ser el escenario para incluir otras presentaciones en el mismo expediente penal contra las medidas tomadas desde la Presidencia.
(2023-12-24). Reportan cinco fallecidos en accidente vial en occidente de Cuba. telesurtv.net El accidente tuvo lugar en horas de la mañana en un tramo de la Carretera Central próximo al municipio de Limonar, provincia de Matanzas. Cinco personas murieron.
(2023-12-24). Reportan dos seísmos en regiones del sur de Chile. telesurtv.net Tras los temblores, las autoridades chilenas no reportaron alertas ni interrupción de los servicios básicos debido a los seísmos.
(2023-12-24). Video: La Globalización de la Guerra. Prof. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-24). The Spirit of Christmas: War Criminals George W. Bush and Tony Blair banned from the Birthplace of Jesus Christ. globalresearch.ca "Bush and his supporters have marred the teachings of Christ. Their entry into the church will tarnish it as [Bush's] hands are covered in the blood of the innocent,"
(2023-12-24). Video: Remember the Covid-19 Christmas 2021 under Lockdown. Will it Happen Again? globalresearch.ca We are told by our governments that It's Christmas under Lockdown. To protect you and your loved ones against the so-called deadly Covid Omicron Variant. The announcement was made on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving.
(2023-12-24). How the Campaign to Free Political Prisoner Alex Saab Succeeded. counterpunch.org Alex Saab was freed from US captivity in what Venezuelan Prof. Maria Victor Paez described as "a triumph of Venezuelan diplomacy." The diplomat had been imprisoned for trying to bring humanitarian supplies to Venezuela in legal international trade but in circumvention of Washington's illegal economic coercive measures, also known as sanctions. Negotiated prisoner exchange In […] | To read this article, log in If you are logged in but can't read CP+ articles, check the status of y…
(2023-12-24). So Long, and Thanks for All the Hamburgers. counterpunch.org 
Image by Li-An Lim. | It's not true that humanity is committing suicide, as exemplified by the COP28 farce of a climate summit. The world's industrialists and financiers are committing humanity to ecocide. More than ever, it's easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism. | Death by capitalism. That phrase has a certain catchy feeling to it. But it's no joke, is it? No, no joke at all. | To read this article, log in If you are logged in but can't read CP+ ar…
(2023-12-24). City of Sydney Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-24). Oppenheimer, atomic bombings and the ethical responsibility of scientists. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-24). Tamil refugees hope to ask Richard Marles for permanent visas. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-24). Housing activists organise national day of action for public housing, rent controls. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-24). How can we build the movement for the liberation of Palestine? greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-24). Katoomba rallies for Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-24). Mainstream media's Israel bias comes under pressure. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-24). Mardi Gras AGM votes to tear up deal with NSW Police. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-24). NUS votes to support a free Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-24). Palestine not forgotten, as protests for a permanent ceasefire continue. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-24). Pro-Palestine protesters say Thales has no social licence. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-24). Residents want council to support Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-24). Supreme Court overturns aspects of NSW's anti-protest laws. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-24). WestCONnex delivers traffic chaos and resident outrage as Rozelle Interchange opens. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-24). Monday 12/25: Sacramento: No Christmas during Genocide: A vigil demanding an end to the bombing of Gaza. indybay.org West Steps, State Capitol | 1315 10th St | Sacramento, CA…
(2023-12-24). Thursday 12/28: Stop Travis: No US Weapons for Genocide. indybay.org Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA | Rally, plus: Main Gate, Travis AFB | Air Base Parkway & Parker Rd. | Park and Gather at Commercial Center to left of Air Base Pkway & Parker Rd.
(2023-12-24). Sunday 12/24: Palo Alto: Christmas Eve Vigil for the Children of Gaza. indybay.org Corner Embarcadero & El Camino | Palo Alto, CA…
(2023-12-24). No Shopping While Bombs Are Dropping! indybay.org People in London and many cities around the world protest the ongoing bombing of Gaza, 62 miles from where Jesus was born in Bethlehem. "NO SHOPPING WHILE BOMBS ARE DROPPING".
(2023-12-24). Saturday 1/13: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: The Feminist Subversion of the Economy. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2023-12-24). We can either have billionaires or democracy. Not both. indybay.org Political debate on wealth redistribution is a fight for fairness | Call it socialism – as the wealthy GOP does – or call it progressive taxation or economic justice. It doesn't matter; the nation's fiscal conservatives will demonize any idea of redistributing wealth and try to stoke unfounded fears of creeping communism no matter what specific language we use around fairness.
(2023-12-24). Sunday 12/24: Candlelight vigil for Ceasefire. indybay.org Ohlone Park, Hearst @ McGee…
(2023-12-24). Saturday 12/23: Sacramento Run/Walk for Palestine. indybay.org 1725 L St. | Sacramento, CA…
(2023-12-24). Friday 12/22: Silent Vigil for Peace on Earth. indybay.org Corner of El Camino Real & Embarcadero Road | Palo Alto, CA…
(2023-12-24). Saturday 12/23: SF: Paint Tears for Palestine. indybay.org Japantown Peace Plaza | San Francisco, CA…
(2023-12-24). Friday 12/29: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org
(2023-12-24). Monday 12/25: Webinar: Christmas is Canceled: What Would Jesus Do for Palestine? indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-24). Tuesday 12/26: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2023-12-24). Friday 12/29: Action Hour — Ceasefire Now. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-24). Biden Administration Moves to Protect Old-Growth Forests. indybay.org Environmental Groups Welcome Needed Action on Old Growth, Urge Future Action on Mature Forests…
(2023-12-24). Lawsuit: Huge California Reservoir Proposal Threatens River, Climate, Fish. indybay.org WOODLAND, Calif., December 20, 2023 — Conservation and environmental justice groups filed a legal challenge today to the largest reservoir project approved in California in decades. The Sites Reservoir would harm the Sacramento River ecosystem, threaten already imperiled fish species, and release greenhouse gas pollution, today's lawsuit says.
(2023-12-24). Wednesday 1/24: Drought, Atmospheric Rivers and Floods, Oh My! indybay.org Webinar over Zoom…
(2023-12-24). Wednesday 2/7: Microplastics? Macro Problems. indybay.org Webinar over Zoom. Register through Eventbrite.
(2023-12-24). Wednesday 1/31: Reading Circle: The Palestinian Struggle for Self-Determination. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St (near Ellis), SF | Also on Zoom | Register: bit.ly/PalestinianStruggleReadingCircle (or scan QR code in the image)…
(2023-12-24). JBLM Police Mock The Death Of Manny Ellis. indybay.org No Justice, No Peace. – JBLM Police / Directorate of Emergency Services A Corrupt and Violent Organization.
(2023-12-24). Homeless deaths on the streets surge in 2023. indybay.org The Dead Can't Dance Or Sing Anymore:…
(2023-12-24). Argentina: Documento leído en Plaza de Mayo en manifestación del 20 de diciembre. indybay.org
(2023-12-24). Sunday 12/24: Oakland: Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org in front of Cathedral of Christ, 2121 Harrison Ave, Oakland, CA…
(2023-12-24). Saturday 12/30: Petaluma: Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Corner of Petaluma Blvd and East Washington | Petaluma, CA…
(2023-12-24). Sunday 12/24: Watsonville: Don't Feed the War Machine! indybay.org 1992 Main St, Watsonville…
(2023-12-24). 'Israel will not achieve its goals in Gaza, threats to eliminate resistance empty'. presstv.ir A senior Hamas official says Israel will not achieve any of its goals in the ongoing onslaught against the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-24). Israel to end ground raid, focus on airstrikes in 'third phase' of war: Report. presstv.ir The Israeli military is reportedly planning to end its ground offensive in Gaza and focus on aerial assaults as part of a new phase in its genocidal war on the Palestinian territory.
(2023-12-24). Mass burial in Gaza's Jabalia as rescuers recover dozens of bodies. presstv.ir After Israeli forces withdrew from several streets in northern Gaza's Jabalia, rescuers recovered dead bodies and buried them in an improvised cemetery.
(2023-12-24). Dec. 23: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid Israel's genocidal war on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian and regional resistance groups continue their operations against the regime. Here is what happened on December 23.
(2023-12-24). Hamas calls Biden a 'partner in crime' to Netanyahu's massacre of Palestinians. presstv.ir US President Joe Biden is a partner in crime to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's massacre of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, says a top Hamas official.
(2023-12-24). Israeli military bans reporting on 8 subjects amid war on Gaza: Leaked docs. presstv.ir Leaked documents revealed that the Israeli military has officially banned media from reporting on eight subjects in Israel amid the war on Gaza.
(2023-12-24). Israeli military 'executed' dozens of elderly Palestinians in Gaza: Rights monitor. presstv.ir The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor says the Israeli military has "executed" dozens of elderly Palestinians in the Gaza Strip in "direct shooting operations" since the start of regime's brutal onslaught against the besieged enclave in early October.
(2023-12-24). Israel's campaign in Gaza overshadows Bethlehem for sad Christmas. presstv.ir Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa arrived in Bethlehem for Christmas amid the bloodiest-ever hostilities in Gaza.
(2023-12-24). 'Jews for Palestine' holds rally in Brooklyn, demanding Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir The 'Jews for Palestine' holds a rally in Brooklyn, calling for ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-24). Ayatollah Khamenei: Usurping Zionist regime will be eradicated. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei says the Palestinian people will triumph and Israel will be eradicated, hailing the people of Gaza and its fighters for standing "like a rock" against Israeli invaders.
(2023-12-24). UNSC resolution on Gaza 'falls well short, ceasefire needed': UNRWA. presstv.ir The director of UNRWA affairs in Gaza has criticized the recent UNSC resolution on Gaza, saying it falls well short and that a ceasefire is needed.
(2023-12-24). Raeisi: US, Israel must stand trial for crimes against humanity in Gaza. presstv.ir The Iranian president slammed the support of the so-called advocates of human rights for the Israeli crimes against Palestinians.
(2023-12-24). Iran: US, allies major obstacles in stopping Israeli crimes. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister was addressing the Tehran International Conference on Palestine.
(2023-12-24). Hezbollah strikes Israeli military sites near Lebanon border. presstv.ir Hezbollah launches the strikes in solidarity with the resilient Palestinian population in Gaza.
(2023-12-24). Nothing justifies more than 20,000 dead: Pro-Palestine protesters say in Lyon. presstv.ir Protesters gather at Lyon's Bellecour Plaza, calling for an end to Israel's onslaught on the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-24). Bidding farewell to loved ones, Gazans say intl. law has utterly failed. presstv.ir The people of Gaza bid farewell to their loved ones, saying international law has failed to hold Israel accountable for its crimes.
(2023-12-24). Hamas urges international probe into Israel's summary executions in Gaza. presstv.ir Hamas urges an international probe into summary executions carried out by Israeli forces during their onslaught on Gaza.
(2023-12-24). Israel has no deterrent against Hamas, Hezbollah: Official. presstv.ir The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has an underground tunnel system and could launch a larger attack on the occupied Palestinian territories than the one Hamas launched on October 7, an Israeli official said.
(2023-12-24). Hundreds rally in protest over Serbia's 'illegitimate' vote results. presstv.ir Serbian citizens rally once again in the capital Belgrade to protest against alleged voter fraud following calls by the main opposition camp to protest the weekend's election results…
(2023-12-24). German economic adviser calls for higher taxes to fund Ukraine war. presstv.ir A German economic adviser has proposed a tax increase to fund the proxy war in Ukraine.
(2023-12-24). Russian official says apartment complex on fire after Ukraine's shelling in Donetsk. presstv.ir An official in Russian-controlled Donetsk says Ukraine fired shells that hit an apartment complex in Donetsk city on Tuesday.
(2023-12-24). Major setback for US-led naval coalition as France, Spain and Italy leave. presstv.ir The US-led maritime task force in Red Sea has suffered a major setback as France, Spain and Italy withdraw from the naval coalition.
(2023-12-24). Two US bases 'targeted with rocket shells' in northeastern Syria: Report. presstv.ir Two US bases belonging to the Amercain occupation forces in Syria have reportedly been come under attack in the country's northeastern province of Hasakah.
(2023-12-24). 'Moral clarity': Cornel West welcomes South Africa's referral of Israel to ICC. presstv.ir American activist and philosopher Cornel West welcomes South Africa's 'moral clarity' for referring Israel to the ICC over its crimes against Palestinians.
(2023-12-24). Iran Navy takes delivery of new homegrown cruise missiles, choppers. presstv.ir The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy takes delivery of new homegrown naval cruise missiles and advanced helicopters furnished with electronic warfare systems.
(2023-12-24). At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake. presstv.ir At least 118 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China.
(2023-12-24). Heavy rain prompts evacuations, road closures in Southern Californias. presstv.ir Heavy rain and flooding led to road closures and evacuations in southern California.
(2023-12-24). Hamburg fish market, streets flooded by Storm Zoltan. presstv.ir Streets in Hamburg's waterfront have been submerged following a storm surge.
(2023-12-24). Israeli ground offensive causes heavy damage in Jabalia. presstv.ir Israeli ground offensive causes heavy damage and destruction in Jabalia.
(2023-12-24). Israel-affiliated merchant vessel struck by combat drone off India. presstv.ir A merchant vessel affiliated to the Israeli regime has been targeted by an unmanned aerial vehicle in the Arabian Sea off the coast of India.
(2023-12-24). Iran summons Russian envoy in protest over meddlesome statement. presstv.ir Iran summons Russian chargé d'affaires over a recent meddlesome statement on three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.
(2023-12-23). Ukraine Grenade Attack Heralds Coming Terror Wave. orinocotribune.com
(2023-12-23). New Painting‚Ää—‚Ää"Refaat Alareer" caitlinjohnstone.com.au I've got a new oil painting titled "Refaat Alareer", for the Palestinian poet and teacher who was assassinated in Gaza by Israeli forces earlier this month. The kite in the painting is a reference to the last poem ever shared by Alareer, "If I Must Die": If I must die,you must liveto tell my storyto …
(2023-12-23). Australia: Labor government representatives promoted at Gaza vigil in Newcastle. wsws.org The promotion of Labor MPs is a warning of the attempts to subordinate opposition to the genocide to the very government backing it.
(2023-12-23). "Stop the Gaza genocide! Build a socialist anti-war movement!"—SEP (Australia) holds well-attended public meeting. wsws.org More than 150 workers and young people joined the meeting to discuss the way forward for the working class in the fight to stop Israel's genocide in Gaza.
(2023-12-23). Melbourne dock protests continue but Australian unions do nothing to oppose Gaza genocide. wsws.org The Maritime Union of Australia is continuing to ensure the orderly loading and unloading of cargo for Zim, an Israeli shipping line that has committed its entire fleet to the Israeli war crimes.
(2023-12-23). Gaza genocide death toll tops 20,000 amid mass starvation. wsws.org The United Nations reported that 93 percent of the population is facing "crisis levels of hunger," while one in four households are facing "catastrophic conditions" of starvation.
(2023-12-23). IYSSE holds rally to mobilize Detroit area Stellantis autoworkers against US-Israeli genocide in Gaza. wsws.org On Thursday, the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) at Wayne State University held a rally at the Stellantis Warren Truck Assembly factory, where their call to mobilize autoworkers against the genocide in Gaza was met with strong support.
(2023-12-23). Attendees at SEP (Australia) meeting against Gaza genocide: "Protesting is not working, we need a revolutionary perspective" wsws.org The meeting "summarised the situation that is occurring in Gaza but placed this in the context of bigger implications of the capitalist crisis and the American war drive globally."
(2023-12-23). New York City: Monday global strikes for Palestine. iacenter.org By Toni Arenstein December 22, 2023 New York City The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) has called for global strikes to take on Mondays until the Zionist aggression and genocide against the Palestinian people ends. They stated, "The duty today for all the free people of the world, especially the sons and daughters of the Arab nation, is to escalate pressure and protest using all means of struggle and its forms and tools, to strike the interests of the forces of aggression, besiege their embassies and bases and prevent financial and military support to the Zionist entity that slaughters and bes…
(2023-12-23). Teaching Hatred And Normalizing Violence Against Palestinians. popularresistance.org Since Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, there have been numerous Western officials publicly decrying school textbooks in Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) and how they instill violence against settlers, occupiers, and the Zionist entity. The officials rely in their outcries on reports by a liberal institute that defames Palestinian textbooks, while aggrandizing Zionist entity's textbooks as harbingers for peace. Simultaneously, since the Al-Aqsa Flood, there have been numerous videos circulating showing young settlers not only being apathetic to the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza (when the time of writing, it has surpassed…
(2023-12-23). Gaza facing a Christmas genocide. electronicintifada.net Churches, church hospitals and cultural centers have all been targeted endangering the existence of one of the world's oldest Christian communities.
(2023-12-23). Human Rights Groups Demand ICC Issue Arrest Warrants On Israeli Officials. popularresistance.org Hundreds of human rights organizations and activists issued a joint call on Wednesday, December 20 asking the International Criminal Court (ICC) to immediately issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials accused of being involved in the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. | Addressed to Karim Khan KC, the ICC prosecutor, the letter underlines that the warrants are necessary to prevent the "continuing commission by Israeli officials of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes against Palestinians." | The letter was written in support of the three Palestinian human rights groups, Al-Haq, Al-Mezan Center for H…
(2023-12-23). Iraqi Resistance Drone Strikes 'Israeli' Port of Eilat. orinocotribune.com 
The Islamic Resistance of Iraq announced that it had attacked the port city of Eilat in southern "Israel," and that the attack was in response to the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people carried out by the Israeli regime. | On Friday, December 22, the Iraqi Resistance announced through a statement, "In line with our approach to resisting the occupation, in support of our people in Gaza, and in response to the massacres committed by the usurping entity against Palestinian civilians, including children, women and the elderly, the Mujahideen of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq has hit a target in Umm al-Rashrash…
(2023-12-23). Palestine accuses Israel of exploiting war on Gaza 'to seize control of the Al-Aqsa Mosque'. muslimmirror.com RAMALLAH, Palestine : The Palestinian Foreign Ministry accused the Israeli government on Friday of exploiting the world's preoccupation with the Israeli war on Gaza 'to seize control of the Al-Aqsa Mosque' in occupied East Jerusalem. "Israel exploits the preoccupation with the genocide war in Gaza Strip and imposes more Judaization measures against Al-Aqsa Mosque," it …
(2023-12-23). Washington & CNN Are Setting Up Iran for Attack. thealtworld.com The Hypocrisy of Washington and the presstitutes is outrageous. The lie machines are content with Washington supplying the bombs, missiles, and protection for Israel's Genocide of the Palestinians but sees evil in Iran helping the Houthis, the people on whom Washington sicced the Saudis. | Don't you just love the names Washington puts on its military operations. All the warships Washington has po…
(2023-12-23). New York City: Monday global strikes for Palestine. workers.org 
New York City The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) has called for global strikes to take on Mondays until the Zionist aggression and genocide against the Palestinian people ends. They stated, "The duty today for all the free people of the world, especially the sons and daughters . . . |
(2023-12-23). A day in the life of a mother and child in Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
It seems almost assured we will not survive the bombings directed at us from every direction. If we don't, I hope someone will appreciate and comprehend the hell my child and I went through in our last days.
(2023-12-23). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 78: UNSC resolution criticized as 'meaningless,' hundreds of thousands evacuate central Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
While Palestine's envoy to the UN says that the Security Council resolution is a step in the right direction, others have called it "toothless" and "utterly meaningless" to civilians in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel continues its military raids into Jenin.
(2023-12-23). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 76: Extrajudicial Killings of Men in Front of Their Families in Gaza. scheerpost.com 
IDF in Shuja'iyya neighborhood in Gaza. Photo from Flickr by Chic Bee from December 7, 2023. | By Leila Warah / Casualties : | 19,650+ killed* and at least 53,000 wounded in the Gaza Strip. | 303 Palestinians killed in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem | Israel revises its estimated Octob…
(2023-12-23). Bronx protesters chant: 'Same struggle, same fight! Gaza and the Bronx unite!'. iacenter.org By Richie Merino December 21, 2023 Bronx, New York This article is based on a talk given by Richie Merino Dec. 15 at a demonstration in the Bronx, New York. entitled "Gaza and the Bronx Unite, Same Struggle Same Fight." The goal of the protest was to make the connections between the struggles waged in the South Bronx with those waged in Gaza/Occupied Palestine. Organizations involved included the Bronx Antiwar Coalition and the People's Forum. Gaza and the Bronx Unite, Same Struggle Same Fight demonstration Bronx, New York, Dec. 15, 2023. Credit: @SChenHayes on X Today, I want to emphasize the direct connections…
(2023-12-23). 'Patients will die slowly, painfully' as Gaza hospitals stop functioning — WHO. mronline.org 
he World Health Organization (WHO) says northern Gaza has been left with no functional hospital, and only four operate at a minimum level, providing limited care.
(2023-12-23). Biden Administration's Flawed Response to Yemen Attacks Increases Possibility of Regional War. scheerpost.com 
By Mitchell Plitnick / Mondoweiss Israel's war on the people of Gaza is gradually seeping out of Israel and Palestine and into the wider region as groups take action in support of the Palestinians. At first, the focus was on Israel's northern border with Lebanon, where exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah have, indeed, been slowly escalating. But …
(2023-12-23). British Elites Have Long Been a Barrier to Peace in the Middle East. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-23). Israel: Starvation Used as Weapon of War in Gaza. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-23). Israel's Killing of Journalists in Gaza 'Unparalleled,' Says Watchdog. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-23). Egypt and Iran to discuss situation in Gaza. plenglish.com During a phone talk, the two leaders debated on the war in Gaza and "followed up on discussions to tackle down on outstanding issues between the two nations," an official statement said. | Raisi also congratulated El-Sisi on his victory in December ¥s elections. | The Egyptian leader on Friday also talked about Gaza with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron. | Both presidents agreed to work for a just solution to the Palestinian cause and urged for avoiding further escalation in the region. | In this regard, the two presidents insisted on solving the Palestinian issue in a sustainable manner by implementin…
(2023-12-23). Twitter/X censors Susan Sarandon's support for protest demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. wsws.org The reason given for the censorship was that Sarandon's post was a violation of the platform's "rules against violent speech."
(2023-12-23). Twitter/X censors Susan Sarandon's support for protest demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. wsws.org X (formerly Twitter) has censored a post by actress Susan Sarandon for supporting a peaceful protest in New York City on Thursday to demand an end to the US-backed Israeli war in Gaza, which has killed 20,000 Palestinians since October 7. The reason given was that it was a violation of the platform's "rules against violent speech."
(2023-12-23). What We Have Learned. libya360.wordpress.com Craig Murray A Palestinian child holds an empty pot as he waits to receive food distributed by volunteers for Palestinian families displaced by Israeli attacks in Rafah, Gaza on 22 December, 2023. [Abed Zagout — Anadolu Agency] We have learnt this year that there is no crime so startling, so obvious and so visible to…
(2023-12-23). Letters to the Canary: Just Stop Oil, BBC coverage of Gaza, and a Christmas poem. thecanary.co The Canary is excited to share the latest edition of our letters page. This is where we publish people's responses to the news and politics, or anything else they want to get off their chest. We've now opened the letters page up so anyone can submit a contribution. As always, if you'd like to subscribe to the Canary — …
(2023-12-23). Palestinian resistance leader: 'We salute the fighters of our nation'. iacenter.org December 22, 2023 Martyr Izz El-Din Al-Qassam spokesperson Abu Obeida, from Hamas — Islamic Resistance Movement — made the following statement on Dec. 21, 2023, which was published on Resistance News Network. Seventy-six days have passed since the beginning of the Al-Aqsa Flood battle and the barbaric Zionist terrorist aggression on our people in the Gaza Strip, and the enemy continues to commit war crimes recorded in the history of crimes against humanity. Our fighters in the field are still confronting the aggression and fighting the trembling criminal enemy, inflicting heavy losses on its soldiers,…
(2023-12-23). Letters to the Canary: Just Stop Oil, BBC coverage of Gaza, and a Christmas poem. thecanary.co
(2023-12-23). Arab Support For The UNSC Resolution On Gaza Was The Only Reason Why Russia Didn't Veto It. thealtworld.com
(2023-12-23). UN Security Council votes to increase Gaza aid, but not for ceasefire. electronicintifada.net US pressure hollowed out resolution by striking call for "cessation of hostilities."
(2023-12-23). Gaza's churches are under attack at Christmas. electronicintifada.net Israel's snipers and warplanes don't spare places of worship.
(2023-12-23). ICC Given Names Of 40 Israeli Officers To Investigate For War Crimes. popularresistance.org As the Palestinian death toll from Israel's obliteration of Gaza topped 20,000—mostly women and children—a U.S.-based advocacy group on Tuesday published a list of 40 Israeli military commanders it says are "prime suspects" for international war crimes investigation. | Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN), founded by Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi before his 2018 assassination, said it submitted a dossier on "the officers and commanders responsible for executing Israel's war in Gaza" to the International Criminal Court (ICC). | "These 40 IDF commanders who have been responsible for planning, orde…
(2023-12-23). Toronto Picketers At Military Contractor Pratt And Whitney. popularresistance.org On Tuesday morning of December 12, more than two hundred workers and union members from across the Toronto area picketed the Mississauga manufacturing plant of defence contractor Pratt & Whitney Canada. As Israel pursues its deadly assault on Gaza for a third month, the picket lines interrupted business as usual at an aerospace giant that makes engines for aircrafts that the Israeli military is using to carry out its bombing campaign against Palestinian lives and infrastructure. Encountering banners that read "Stop Arming Apartheid" and "Arms Embargo on Israel Now" as they arrived for morning shift, cars wer…
(2023-12-23). US Abstains From UN Gaza Resolution After Lobbying to Weaken It. truthout.org The United States on Friday abstained from voting on a U.N. Security Council resolution that it repeatedly stonewalled and lobbied to weaken in the face of intense international opposition as Israeli forces continue to kill hundreds of Palestinians daily. The newly passed resolution — which was introduced by the United Arab Emirates — calls for "urgent and extended humanitarian pauses and… |
(2023-12-23). What Would Malcolm X Say About Gaza and Black Resistance in the US Today? truthout.org In deep times of sorrow and catastrophe, some of us flee. We flee either because we don't want to face the weight and ugliness of the horror — willed ignorance — or we flee because we need a reprieve. I find myself needing a reprieve, though I'm by no means beyond the trappings of the former. There are other times when I seek out the wisdom of those human beings who refused to turn their faces… |
(2023-12-23). UN Security Council passes resolution calling for immediate increase in humanitarian aid into Gaza. muslimmirror.com WASHINGTON : The UN Security Council on Friday passed a resolution calling for "urgent steps" to immediately allow "safe, unhindered, and expanded" humanitarian access to Gaza amid the ongoing Israeli offensive on the strip, but with the US again nixing language calling for a cease-fire in the conflict before the vote. After several days of …
(2023-12-23). War on Gaza: Conflict strands chronic disease patients without access to treatment. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-12-23). UNRWA director: UNSC resolution on Gaza 'falls well short', ceasefire needed. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-23). Imam Khamenei Lauds "Unparalleled" Palestinian Resilience against Israeli Cruelty. english.almanar.com.lb 
Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei applauded on Saturday the Palestinian people for their resistance against the Israeli aggression, saying that the Palestinian greatest achievement in Gaza was infliction of disgrace on the US and Britain. In a meeting with thousands of people from the Iranian provinces of Kerman and …
(2023-12-23). Day 78: Gaza Resistance Still Steady Despite Israeli Carpet Bombing. english.almanar.com.lb 
Israeli occupation continues its deadly bombardment of Gaza as the Palestinian resistance shows ultimate levels of resilience and courage on day 78 of the brutal aggression. Al-Qassam and Al-Quds Brigades, the military wings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad resistance movements said their fighters have been engaging Israeli occupation forces in several areas across the Gaza …
(2023-12-23). NOW: Protesters in New York City demonstrate to demand a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. youtube.com 
(2023-12-23). oPt: Gaza Strip Targeted Analysis (December 21, 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-23). Israel Bombardment on Palestinian Al-Aqsa TV Chanel. telesurenglish.net An Israeli attack on the headquarters of the Palestinian television channel Al-Aqsa TV in Gaza City resulted in the killing of 13 members of its media personnel and the total destruction of the building and equipment of the channel. | RELATED: | The director of Al-Aqsa TV, Muhammed al-Saidi, was killed a day earlier in the Israeli air attack on the Palestinian radio station when he and several members of his fam…
(2023-12-23). Israel Intensifies Attacks in Gaza. telesurenglish.net Israel launched a series of attacks against the Palestinian territory in order to gain full control of northern Gaza, where it began its military offensive in the Gaza Strip two and a half months ago. | RELATED: | The Israeli air strike on a house in the Jabalia refugee camp resulted in the killing of dozens of civilians and the wounding of many others. | Dozens of civilians were killed this Saturday after a series of Israe…
(2023-12-23). oPt: Hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel | Flash Update #76. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-23). WRAPUP 5-Fighting rages in northern Gaza after U.N. stops short of ceasefire call. devdiscourse.com Israel battled Hamas militants on Saturday in pursuit of its elusive goal of full control of northern Gaza, after the U.N. Security Council appealed for more aid for the Palestinian enclave but stopped short of demanding a ceasefire. Thick smoke hung over the northern town of Jabalia – which is also home to Gaza's largest refugee camp – and residents reported persistent aerial bombardment and shelling from Israeli tanks, which they said had moved further into the town.
(2023-12-23). Netanyahu thanks Biden for U.N. stand, says Israel will press Gaza war. devdiscourse.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin voiced appreciation in a call with U.S. Joe Biden on Saturday for the U.S. stand at the U.N. Security Council, Netanyahu's office said in a statement, apparently referring to the forum's discussions of the Gaza war.
(2023-12-23). Netherlands stands for 8,000 massacred Palestinian babies in touching gesture. ummid.com In a touching display of solidarity, the Olive Tree Planting Foundation under the patronage of Esther van der Most Thursday December 20, 2023 mobilised at the iconic Binnenrotte Square in Rotterdam over 8,000 pairs of shoes each symbolizing a Palestinian child killed by the Israeli Occupation Forces in Gaza.
(2023-12-23). US again stops UNSC from taking Gaza ceasefire resolution. ummid.com Continuing its support for the Israeli massacre of Palestinians, the United States once again stopped the UN Security Council from taking a resolution demanding ceasefire and end of the inhuman Zionist offensive in Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-23). Palestinian Activist Tied Up, Beaten, And Arrested By Israeli Forces. popularresistance.org On Monday morning in the occupied West Bank, just over 15 people of all ages, many still in their pajamas, were piled into Laila al Waraa's living room in Aida refugee camp, Bethlehem. | While the little room belonging to the 69-year-old family matriarch was accustomed to large gatherings, this time was different. | It was about 5: 00 in the morning, and everyone was trying to piece together what had happened hours before when the Israeli military conducted yet another overnight raid on the refugee camp. | Around 3: 00 a.m., the Israeli army loudly and without warning broke into her house, where she, her 20-year-ol…
(2023-12-23). Gansu hospital introduces surgical robot for minimally invasive surgery. ecns.cn The first domestically produced surgical robot, da Vinci Xi, was recently introduced at the Gansu Branch of the Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center in Lanzhou, Gansu province, marking a breakthrough for the hospital in minimally invasive surgery.
(2023-12-23). Canada: Death toll surges to 7 from cantaloupe salmonella outbreak. plenglish.com The agency says there have so far been 164 lab-confirmed cases of salmonella in eight provinces linked to Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes. | Quebec has been hardest hit, with 111 of those cases. There have also been illnesses in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador. | The majority of people who became sick are children aged five and younger and adults aged 65 and older. | The agency says 61 people have been hospitalized. | It says if people have fresh or frozen cantaloupe at home and they are unsure what brand the fruit is, they s…
(2023-12-23). Mbale police arrest suspected mastermind of number plate thefts. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In Mbale City, the police have apprehended a man suspected to be the ringleader behind the theft of motor vehicle number plates in the city and its environs. The suspect Abdullah Manira,36, was captured at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital. He was lured there under the pretense that his wife had been …
(2023-12-23). Wakley Prize Essay] Learned helplessness. thelancet.com It was my first job after medical school, and I barely lasted a week. I started work as a house officer at a state-owned hospital in southwest Nigeria a couple of years ago after graduating from medical school. My first posting was to the obstetrics and gynaecology unit. Part of my role there was to see all the new patients presenting to the department and then inform my senior colleagues about them.
(2023-12-23). Pregnancy, flu and importance of vaccination. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that when mothers receive the flu vaccine, their babies experience fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits for the flu, particularly if the baby is under 3 months old or born to a mother who received the vaccine in the third trimester. Pregnant women are among those at higher risk of complications of severe illness from flu infection. Dr. Thomas Howell Jr., an OB-GYN at Mayo Clinic Health…
(2023-12-23). Clinical trial finds cell therapy improves quality of life in advanced heart failure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Stem cell-based therapy improved quality of life for patients with advanced heart failure, Mayo Clinic researchers and international collaborators discovered in a late-stage multinational clinical trial. In one of the largest studies of cell intervention after a heart attack, patients reported their daily hardship lessened when stem cells optimized for heart repair supplemented standard of care. This clinical study further documented lower death and hospitalization rates among those treated with cell therapy….
(2023-12-23). Hezbollah bids farewell to Martyr All the Way to Al-Quds Abdul Aziz Meslmani in the southern town of Shaaitiya. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-23). Hezbollah fighters strike the deployment of the Israeli soldiers in the vicinity of Birket Risha occupation site with appropriate weapons: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-23). Hezbollah fighters bombard a gathering of Israeli infantry in Tayhat Hill and Mount Nothor: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-23). Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah speaks Wednesday, January 3, 2024, on the martyrdom anniversary of Hajj Qassem Suleimani and Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-23). How Hezbollah Preemptive Strikes Frustrated Israeli Scheme to Attack Lebanon: Video. english.almanar.com.lb 
In light of the military escalation on Lebanon southern borders with occupied Palestine, the Western media concentrated on the possible repercussions of this escalation. The British paper, The Guardian, reported rising fears of an all-out confrontation between Hezbollah and the Israeli enemy. In an article, the newspaper mentioned that, after Hamas Movement carried out Operation …
(2023-12-23). Nuclear Made Historical Entry Into Energy Transition At COP28. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The agreement by close to two hundred countries that they should transition away from burning the fossil fuels that are warming the planet overshadowed the call for nuclear energy. With most of the delegates at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) settling down, parties like Uganda have to further …
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cleft lip and palate repair. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm pregnant with my second child. During the 20-week anatomy scan, my obstetrician detected my baby has a cleft lip. Does this mean my baby also has a cleft palate? How and when is a cleft lip or cleft palate corrected? ANSWER: Cleft lip and cleft palate are openings or splits in the upper lip, the roof of the mouth — called the palate — or both. Cleft lip and cleft palate…
(2023-12-23). Ukraine War Day #668: Dear Santa, I Need F-16's — Part II. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | Continuing my review Where we left off: ‚We wer…
(2023-12-23). Civil Service Lawyers Accused of Trying to Scupper Schools Trans Guidance With Leak Claiming "High Risk of Successful Legal Challenge" dailysceptic.org Civil service lawyers have been accused of trying to scupper Kemi Badenoch's schools trans guidance following a leak which claimed the guidance has a "high risk of successful legal challenge".
(2023-12-23). PUMA withdraws its sponsorship of Israeli football. pressenza.com BDS achieved a major victory: PUMA was forced to drop its sponsorship of the Israel Football Association. | The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI), a founding part of the BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) movement, welcomes the news that PUMA will not renew its contract with the Israel Football Association (IFA). | PUMA has been the target of a global BDS campaign since 2018 for its support of Israeli apartheid that oppresses millions of Palestinians. The IFA runs and supports the maintenance of teams in illegal Israeli settlements on stolen Palestinian land. | Leak…
(2023-12-23). Samsung Galaxy S24 advanced AI features, specs leaked. ummid.com Samsung is launching its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered smartphone Galaxy S24 at 'Samsung Galaxy Unpacked' event on January 18, 2024, the phone maker has officially confirmed.
(2023-12-23). UAE Provides 100 tonnes of food supplies through the World Food Programme to support Sudanese refugees in South Sudan. reliefweb.int Countries: South Sudan, Sudan, United Arab Emirates | Source: Government of the United Arab Emirates | The UAE dispatched a plane to the Republic of South Sudan carrying 100 tonnes of food supplies to provide essential humanitarian needs to the Sudanese refugees in South Sudan. | His Excellency Sultan Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for International Development Affairs, highlighted that sending aid to the Republic of South Sudan through the World Food Programme for distribution amongst refugees is part of the UAE's extensive humanitarian assistance endeavors, which include several neighboring…
(2023-12-23). UN Women programming supports refugees worldwide. reliefweb.int Countries: Bangladesh, Jordan, Myanmar, South Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Uganda, World | Source: UN Women | UN Women works around the world with local partners and other UN agencies, including UNHCR, to ensure that programming for refugees takes gender into account, enhancing women's leadership and self-reliance in displacement settings. | UN Women facilitates displaced women's access to training, livelihood opportunities, and leadership positions. During the recent
(2023-12-23). U.S. CBP arrested over 59K Salvadoran immigrants in 2023. plenglish.com In November, the number of migrants arrested soared to 7,389 with irregular immigration status. | Actions taken by the U.S. Border Patrol (CBP), however, were far from the figure of 2022, when 85,152 Salvadorans were detained and prosecuted for their irregular status. | The newspaper also indicated that the toll of arrests in past November was only 1.9% more than the number of apprehensions in October, and 2% less than the number of apprehensions in September. | The trend of more than 6,000 Salvadorans apprehended per month has been kept during the last four months, according to the report. | Salvadoran migration…
(2023-12-23). Migrants wage 7th hunger strike at Tacoma detention center. iacenter.org By Jim McMahan December 22, 2023 Tacoma, Washington Detainees at the NorthWest Detention Center (NWDC) in Tacoma are waging their seventh hunger strike against intolerable conditions this year. The migrant workers are imprisoned at a facility owned by the huge Geo corporation, which operates prisons for profit. Outside the Northwest Detention Center, Tacoma, Washington, Dec. 17, 2023. Credit: Jim McMahan Strikers at the NWDC have numbered from a few to over 100, and as of this writing they are in their 37th day! They are demanding to be released, although that often means deportation. Demonstrators outside are de…
(2023-12-23). Social Democrats and Christian Democrats agree a coalition in Hesse with a declaration of war on refugees. wsws.org The agreement between the parties has so little to offer in terms of a social perspectives and future projects that it appeals to the worst xenophobia…
(2023-12-23). Chile. 116 years since the massacre at the Santa María school in Iquique: trade unionists stage a sit-in at the Army Commander-in-Chief's Office. pressenza.com "We have pure reasons, we have why to fight". | Luis Advis | On 21 December 1907, 116 years ago, thousands of striking saltpeter workers and their families were killed by the Chilean army. In the massacre at the Santa María school in Iquique, Chilean, Peruvian, Bolivian, and other workers of different nationalities fell under the blast of the oligarchy and British colonialism. | Seven years after the massacre, the anarchist Antonio Ramón Ramón tried to execute General Silva Renard, who led the massacre in which his brother Manuel Vaca was killed. Ramón Ramón was captured and imprisoned and died a decade later.
(2023-12-23). Agricultural universities urged to act. ecns.cn Agricultural universities are being urged to report to market regulators suspected unauthorized advertising of snacks in order to safeguard their reputations. The move comes after a number of colleges denied any involvement with popular snacks sold online that falsely claimed collaboration with the institutions.
(2023-12-23). Milei declares war on Argentine working class with presidential decree. peoplesdispatch.org Milei pushed forward more than 11 labor laws and modified 20 aspects of the Labor Contract Law. It will now be cheaper to fire, protests are restricted if not banned, and precariousness will be the order of the day.
(2023-12-23). Milei declares war on Argentine working class with presidential decree. peoplesdispatch.org The Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) 70/2023 announced by President Javier Milei on Wednesday December 20, proposes significant changes to the country's labor regime, amid the proposed modification of more than 300 regulations. In addition, it advances a profound deregulation of the economy, proposes a "shock stabilization plan," and aims to advance the privatization …
(2023-12-23). Los Angeles County doctors and dentists set to strike December 27. wsws.org To undercut doctors' militancy, the UAPD is pursuing the AFL-CIO's treacherous script of Unfair Labor Practice strike action.
(2023-12-23). 2,000 attend Labor for Palestine rally in Oakland, California. wsws.org The militant mood of workers attending Saturday's demonstration stood in contrast to the official speakers from local unions and the East Bay Democratic Socialists of America.
(2023-12-23). Amazon Goes Into Union-Busting Overdrive. popularresistance.org Our union campaign at Amazon's "superhub" air cargo center, KCVG in Northern Kentucky, is taking off. And not surprisingly that's prompting the company to go into union-busting overdrive. | In the last two months of 2023, we've organized three marches on the boss—demanding translation rights for workers who are English language learners, and also challenging the company when they gave out "final written warnings" to 11 of us for union tabling activities, even though they were outside of work areas. | The video of our first march on the boss got over 5 million views on Tik Tok.
(2023-12-23). The Hollywood Strikes Showed A New Class Consciousness Is Growing. popularresistance.org As 2023 draws to a close, one of the biggest stories of the year was the "hot labor summer" and the overall rise of labor activity. The most significant of these strikes was the UAW strike, which began in mid-September and lasted until mid-October. | The Hollywood strikes of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) probably generated fewer high-profile headlines. But they deserve some special attention for a few reasons. The strikes ground a highly lucrative industry to a halt, and they cost California and other production-heavy…
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic hits milestone of 1 million YouTube subscribers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The channel's success is driven by the collaboration of teams from Mayo Clinic's Center for Digital Health, Marketing, IT and Communications, along with staff members across Mayo Clinic who share their expertise to help others. ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic's YouTube channel recently surpassed 1 million subscribers. Mayo Clinic started its YouTube channel in 2006, before the streaming platform became a household name. Over the past 17 years, the channel has grown steadily, delivering Mayo…
(2023-12-23). El Salvador court orders arrest of former president for cover-up of massacre. devdiscourse.com A local court in El Salvador has ordered the arrest of former President Alfredo Cristiani for the alleged cover-up of the 1981 El Mozote massacre during the Central American country's civil war that lasted twelve years. In the document, issued by a court in San Francisco Gotera on Friday, Cristiani, 76, is named as one of 10 people who promoted a general amnesty law that was approved in 1993 and exonerates those accused of war crimes.
(2023-12-23). New-generation laser obstacle remover improves tree-clearing efficiency. ecns.cn Next to a high-voltage power line in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, a tree barrier several hundred meters away was removed by grid operation and maintenance workers with a fifth-generation laser obstacle remover on Thursday. The Guangdong Dongguan Power Supply Bureau of China Southern Power Grid independently developed the instrument.
(2023-12-23). UAW continues to block strike at Allison Transmission more than 3 weeks after overwhelming contract rejection. wsws.org Anger has been growing among workers in recent weeks over the provocative move by management to withhold a previously agreed to $1,000 bonus heading into the Christmas holiday.
(2023-12-23). Fire at GM flagship Factory Zero EV plant highlights dangers of lithium-ion batteries. wsws.org The raging fire filled the factory with toxic smoke forcing the evacuation of workers and halting production for two shifts.
(2023-12-23). As Quebec public sector workers press for a broadening of the struggle, unions conspire to scuttle strike movement. wsws.org Even as workers press for a broadening of the struggle, the unions are conspiring with the government to reach sellout agreements and scuttle the strike movement.
(2023-12-23). Workers Struggles: Asia & Australia. wsws.org Indian childcare and social health workers strike over pay and conditions; Sri Lankan Telecom workers fight privatisation drive; Supermarket workers walk off the job in Australia.
(2023-12-23). Teamsters shut down strike of DHL workers at Cincinnati airport. wsws.org The strike of 1,100 DHL Express tug and ramp workers at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) ended on Tuesday with a reported "tentative agreement."
(2023-12-23). Iraq: Six soldiers killed in attack on Turkish base. middleeasteye.net 
Iraq: Six soldiers killed in attack on Turkish base | Turkish defence ministry vows to 'neutralise' Kurdistan Workers Party fighters following attack | Sat, 12/23/2023 – 10: 51 | A picture taken on 26 October 2017 shows an Iraqi forces' M1 Abrams main battle tank advancing towards the town of Faysh Khabur, which is located on the Turkish and Syrian borders in the Iraqi Kurdish autonomous region (Ahmad a…
(2023-12-23). 10 Victories the Working Class Won in 2023. truthout.org Looking for something positive to celebrate on New Year's Eve? Consider lifting a glass to the hardworking people behind these inspiring victories of 2023. More than half a million American workers walked off the job this year. In October, companies lost more workdays to strikes than in any month during the past 40 years. Big 3 auto workers, Hollywood writers and actors, Las Vegas and Los Angeles… |
(2023-12-23). Palestinian resistance leader: 'We salute the fighters of our nation'. workers.org 
Martyr Izz El-Din Al-Qassam spokesperson Abu Obeida, from Hamas — Islamic Resistance Movement — made the following statement on Dec. 21, 2023, which was published on Resistance News Network. Seventy-six days have passed since the beginning of the Al-Aqsa Flood battle and the barbaric Zionist terrorist aggression on our people . . . |
(2023-12-23). The New Zealand National Party-led government's agenda of war and austerity, and how to fight it. wsws.org The opposition that is already emerging to the National Party-NZ First-ACT coalition government's agenda of austerity and war must be transformed into a conscious socialist movement, in opposition to Labour and its allies which are seeking to suppress and divide the working class.
(2023-12-23). The Longest Adjunct Strike In US History Comes To A Close. popularresistance.org The longest adjunct strike in U.S. history ended this week after part-time faculty at Columbia College Chicago voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying a new four-year contract that will grant them greater job security and more decision-making power over their working conditions. | The 49-day strike was led by the Columbia College Faculty Union (CFAC), which represents approximately 600 part-time adjunct instructors at the private, arts-and media-focused institution in Chicago's South Loop. The tentative agreement was reached on December 17. Eighty-five percent of the membership participated in the ratification…
(2023-12-23). Turkey conducts air strikes in northern Iraq, Syria after 12 soldiers killed. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey conducts air strikes in northern Iraq, Syria after 12 soldiers killed | Targets hit included bases, shelters and oil facilities believed to be used by PKK militants, Turkish defence ministry said after 12 soldiers killed in the past two days in northern Iraq | Sat, 12/23/2023 – 21: 09 | A picture taken on 27 September 2017 shows Turkish soldiers conducting military exercises…
(2023-12-23). Lightning strike claims two minors in Rubanda. independent.co.ug 
Rubanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TA lightning strike claimed the lives of two children in Rubanda district on Friday. Treasure Arinda, a 13-year-old son of Vincent Wednesday and a primary five pupil at Kacherere Primary School, and Elia Mwebesa, also 13 years old and son of Patrick Barigigye, residents of Kilwa village, Kiruruma ward, Kacherere …
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic makes transformative $22 million investment in local communities. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Twenty-one nonprofits will receive support to help those in need ROCHESTER, Minn. ‚Äï Mayo Clinic cares for its patients, communities and each other, and Mayo's Bold. Forward. strategy supports this care through work to Cure, Connect, and Transform healthcare for all. As this strategy successfully unfolds, this year Mayo Clinic is able to invest an additional $22 million in community organizations addressing pressing needs related to housing, food insecurity, access to healthcare, and safe places…
(2023-12-23). Transnational Corporations Provoke A Single Scream Of Horror. popularresistance.org Within the United Nations, there is a little-known debate about the status of global tax regulation. In August 2023, UN Secretary-General António Guterres released a draft document called 'Promotion of Inclusive and Effective International Tax Cooperation at the United Nations'. This document comes out of a long debate led by the Global South about the unregulated behaviour of transnational corporations (especially the ways in which they avoid taxation) and about the fact that discussions regarding regulations have been dominated by Global North countries (notably those in the Organisation for Economic Cooperatio…
(2023-12-23). CIA Loses Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit Against It. popularresistance.org Lead attorney Richard Roth of The Roth Law Firm, along with plaintiffs Margaret Ratner Kunstler, a civil rights lawyer, and media lawyer Deborah Hrbek, held a ZOOM press conference Friday, Dec. 22 at 1: 00 pm EST to answer journalists' questions regarding their lawsuit against the C.I.A. for allegedly violating their Fourth Amendment rights. | Judge John G. Koeltl of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan rejected a C.I.A. motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by four American citizens alleging they were wrongfully spied on while visiting Julian Assange at the Ecuadoria…
(2023-12-23). Refaat Alareer and the power of words. electronicintifada.net Our stories give us strength…
(2023-12-23). Court victory for activists who disrupted Israel's weapons trade. electronicintifada.net Many allegations against the Elbit Eight have been rejected by a jury in a London trial.
(2023-12-23). Mapuche People On High Alert As Milei's Government Takes Office. popularresistance.org The land recovery of the Mapuche people is no living a moment of extreme vulnerability with the entry into government of Javier Milei, a president who vindicates the indigenous massacre headed by General Roca. Although an agreement was reached at the Dialogue Table in June 2023, which recognized the Rewe as a sacred place and authorized the return of Machi Betiana, the outgoing government did not implement the return of the land nor the reconstruction of the houses. In addition, the legislature of Río Negro approved reforms that favor mining companies, without respecting the right to free consultation of the nati…
(2023-12-23). Federal Court To Decide If Atlanta Voters Could Have A Say On Cop City. popularresistance.org A court case heard in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals on December 14, 2023, could have a decisive impact on the legal fight to finally put Cop City on the ballot. If successful, the citizen ballot initiative would put a question to voters about whether to revoke the lease of land to the Atlanta Police Foundation to build the massive militarized police training facility, which has seen grassroots resistance reach a fever pitch this year. | In Atlanta, for a citizen ballot initiative to be voted on in a general election, petition gatherers must collect signatures equivalent to 15 percent of active registered…
(2023-12-23). Hoopa Valley Tribe Reclaim Over 10,000 Acres. popularresistance.org The Hoopa Valley Tribe announced today the acquisition of 10,395 acres of land bordering the western boundary of the Tribe's Reservation. The return of the Hupa Mountain property brings the Tribe's landholdings to a total of over 102,000 acres. When the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation was created, the Hupa people lost access to and use of more than two-thirds of their ancestral lands. The Tribe's $14.1 million purchase of the land rightfully returns management, conservation, and use of the land to Hupa People. | "Today is a day of intense celebration for our Tribe," said Hoopa Valley Tribal Chairman Joe Davis.
(2023-12-23). Animal Pharma Industry Resists Curbing Overuse Of Antibiotics. popularresistance.org Two years after landmark European Union legislation designed to curb the overuse of antibiotics on farms came into force, new analysis from DeSmog reveals eight key narratives the veterinary medicine and farming lobbies deploy to defend the billion-dollar market for the drugs. | Aiming to combat the emergence of deadly treatment-resistant bacteria in humans, known in medical jargon as "antimicrobial resistance," or AMR, the new rules are the world's most rigorous legislation governing farm antibiotics. The regulations banned the "routine" use of antibiotics on farms for whole herds of healthy animals, including o…
(2023-12-23). Animal Pharma Industry Resists Curbing Overuse Of Antibiotics On Farms. popularresistance.org Two years after landmark European Union legislation designed to curb the overuse of antibiotics on farms came into force, new analysis from DeSmog reveals eight key narratives the veterinary medicine and farming lobbies deploy to defend the billion-dollar market for the drugs. | Aiming to combat the emergence of deadly treatment-resistant bacteria in humans, known in medical jargon as "antimicrobial resistance," or AMR, the new rules are the world's most rigorous legislation governing farm antibiotics. The regulations banned the "routine" use of antibiotics on farms for whole herds of healthy animals, including o…
(2023-12-23). Stephen Lendman — A Tribute to the "Most Prolific Journalist in Independent Media" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-23). Ukraine proposes mobilizing 500,000 more troops. wsws.org The plans announced by Zelensky amount to an admission that the continuation of the imperialist-backed war is predicated on an even greater slaughter of the Ukrainian working class.
(2023-12-23). Defeat in war deepens the cracks in Ukraine and its backers. thecommunists.org The imperialist proxy war against Russia is now dead in the water, with the much-lauded Ukrainian 'offensive' stuck in the mud and all the previous claims of imminent victory ringing hollow. Attempts to soften the blow of defeat by rebranding it as a 'stalemate' fool nobody: there is neither an equality of rival forces nor …
(2023-12-23). Simon Kuper Wins The Ben Hodges Award for Ukraine Fabulism. sonar21.com 
Adolf Hitler and Joseph Goebbels | No. That is not Simon Kuper hanging with Def Fàºhrer. This is Simon Kuper. | Simon Kuper | He is a "columnist" for the Financial Times. I think a more accurate title is, "fabulist." For those whose native tongue is other than English the word, "fabulist", is a polite synonym for LIAR. And boy did he lie in his latest column, "
(2023-12-23). First support package for Ukraine for 2024: ‚Ǩ102 million in winter assistance. reliefweb.int Countries: Moldova, Netherlands, Ukraine | Source: Government of the Netherlands | The Netherlands has set aside ‚Ǩ102 million for the first support package for Ukraine of 2024. This amount is part of ‚Ǩ102 million for humanitarian aid and pressing needs | For the first four months of 2024 the government has reserved ‚&Cc…
(2023-12-23). The Psychological Torment and Unconstitutionality of the State's Intent to Kill. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-23). Christmas: Then and Now. mondoweiss.net 
The biblical Christmas story is not a fairy tale from the distant past but a highly political story can profoundly identify with in December 2023. It is a Palestinian story par excellence.
(2023-12-23). Daihatsu suspends vehicle shipment over safety scandal. ecns.cn Toyota's subsidiary Daihatsu has suspended shipments of all its vehicles in and outside Japan after an investigation found rigged safety testing dating back over three decades.
(2023-12-23). Chinese mainland resumes import of rockfish from Taiwan. ecns.cn The General Administration of Customs announced the resumption of the import of rockfish from Taiwan region on Friday, according to the latest notice published on the administration's website.
(2023-12-23). Boeing delivers B787 Dreamliner to Juneyao Airlines. ecns.cn U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing delivered a new B787 Dreamliner plane to Chinese private carrier Juneyao Airlines on Thursday in Seattle, the plane maker's first delivery of wide-body aircraft to Chinese mainland carriers in nearly three years.
(2023-12-23). Coastal cities in Shandong blanketed in deep snowfall. ecns.cn Heavy snowfall has hit the Yantai and Weihai coastal cities in Shandong province since Tuesday night, resulting in deep accumulated snow, according to the Shandong Meteorological Bureau.
(2023-12-23). Investment in power grid rises 1.8% to $78b. ecns.cn Investment in China's power grid has remained relatively stable in recent years, with total investment in national grid construction projects in 2022 reaching 500.6 billion yuan ($78.22 billion), up 1.8 percent year-on-year, according to the China Electric Power Planning and Engineering Institute.
(2023-12-23). Large green energy project rising in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Taking advantage of local sunlight and wind resources, Mulei Kazak autonomous county in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is promoting the development of new energy power generation.
(2023-12-23). Ping-pong celebration shows power of sports. ecns.cn The 52nd anniversary of Ping-Pong Diplomacy, which marked the beginning of a historic friendship between China and the United States, concluded its whirlwind tour from east to west in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
(2023-12-23). Underground heat pipe breaks in Beijing; repairs underway. ecns.cn An underground heating pipeline broke early Friday beneath a major street in Beijing's Dongdan area, causing hot steam to escape and impacting local traffic.
(2023-12-23). Smashing wedding photos pays off. ecns.cn A business in Hebei province has carved out a unique niche in China's emotional landscape by offering a service to completely destroy unwanted wedding photos. In September, business began to pick up, and by November, orders had skyrocketed to nearly 260.
(2023-12-23). 'Tent school' set up for quake-affected children in Gansu. ecns.cn Photo taken on Dec 21, 2023, shows a firefighter teaching children inside a "tent school" in Shiyuan village of Jishishan county, Gansu province.
(2023-12-23). Robots reap rich harvests at high-rise indoor farm. ecns.cn Standing beside the world's tallest unmanned greenhouse rack, the urban farm's chief scientist, Yang Qichang, said 24,000 vegetables had been planted in an area of just 200 square meters.
(2023-12-23). People affected by earthquake in Qinghai receive Winter Solstice dumplings. ecns.cn Minhe county was affected by the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Jishishan county, Northwest China's Gansu province on Monday night.
(2023-12-23). Culture Fact: Winter Solstice. ecns.cn
(2023-12-23). Snow racing heats up winter sports as Inner Mongolia hits -30 ∞C. ecns.cn The sixth Hulun Buir (Hailar) Winter Heroes"ÄÄGames kicked off on Thursday"ÄÄin Hulun Buir City, north China's"ÄÄInner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
(2023-12-23). University students race dragon boats on ice in N China. ecns.cn Students from 18 universities, including Peking University, Zhejiang University, and Nankai University, raced dragon boats on ice on Friday in Xilinhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-23). 3 crystallized dinosaur egg fossils found in C China's Hubei. ecns.cn Three crystallized dinosaur egg fossils were recently discovered in Shiyan, central China's Hubei Province. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-23). Massive wind and solar power project in Gansu begins generating clean energy. ecns.cn The one million kilowatt wind and solar power project in Huanxian county of Qingyang city, Gansu province has begun generating power.
(2023-12-23). NPC plans amendments to Criminal Law to cover private firms. ecns.cn Corruption in private enterprises will be further combated in line with a draft amendment law, so that legitimate rights and interests of entrepreneurs can be better protected, an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, said on Friday.
(2023-12-23). Revision to Charity Law emphasizes need for transparency. ecns.cn Individuals in need of help should provide true information when launching or collecting donations through internet platforms, instead of fabricating or concealing incidents to conduct donation fraud, said an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature.
(2023-12-23). Ministry acts against 34,000 illegal online accounts. ecns.cn China has handled over 4,800 cases related to online rumors and shut down about 34,000 illegal accounts during a nationwide campaign from April to July this year, according to the Ministry of Public Security.
(2023-12-23). Zootopia-themed attraction opens in Shanghai Disney Resort. ecns.cn This photo taken on Dec 19, 2023, shows the opening ceremony of the world's first Zootopia land in Shanghai Disney Resort in Shanghai.
(2023-12-23). Maui wildfires and rebuilding. america.cgtn.com 
Looking back over the past year, 2023 also saw the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. 100 people lost their lives on the island of Maui, in Hawaii, in a series of wildfires in which climate change was a major factor.
(2023-12-23). Capitalist contradictions and revolutionary struggle: An introduction. mronline.org 
Hearing or reading about the "contradictions of capitalism" in an article or at a rally might be intimidating, like a foreign language or a term only a certain group can understand.
(2023-12-23). Foco feminism?: Rethinking the ethics of feminist anti-militarism. mronline.org As Che argued, sovereignty is a precondition for the realisation of independence and self-actualisation. Revolutionary feminism is similarly an attempt to achieve emancipation for women as a social class as a precondition for their sovereignty.
(2023-12-23). Russia and China no longer using dollar in trade, claims Russian PM Mishustin. mronline.org 
Western currencies have almost been completely phased out in Russia-China trade, as nearly all payments between the countries are now carried out in rubles and yuan, according to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
(2023-12-23). Evidence Missing in 'Mass Rape' Charge Against Hamas. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-23). How Israel Buys Support From Celebrities & Influencers (w/ Lee Camp). scheerpost.com 
By Lee Camp / BreakThrough News Why have so many celebrities, politicians, and influencers come out to strongly support Israel? The two word answer: the "Israel lobby." But it's much deeper than that. Comedian Lee Camp reveals the gruesome and often hidden details of how the Israel Support Industrial Complex's sausage is made.
(2023-12-23). Trump Wants 300K Troops to Build "Detention Camps" at Southern Border. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-23). Author of Study Used to Vilify Unvaxed Had Ties to Pfizer. expose-news.com
(2023-12-23). Experts Warn — WEF's Net Zero Goals Will Kill 4+ Billion People. expose-news.com The World Economic Forum (WEF) and its fellow unelected globalist leaders are pushing for governments around the world to phase out fossil fuels. Leading experts have spoken out against their plans and …
(2023-12-23). Bolek and Lolek are getting on. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) Bolek and Lolek are already achieving a long history, or rather they have been getting on. These Polish cartoons celebrate this year their 60th anniversary, while they remain in many generations ¥ imagination.
(2023-12-23). Bolivia to reinforce preventive measures ahead of fresh Covid-19 wave. plenglish.com La Paz, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) A new Covid-19 outbreak that has already killed two people in Santa Cruz on Saturday forces the Bolivian Health Ministry to call for the population to get vaccinated without ignoring biosecurity measures.
(2023-12-23). DPRK newspaper calls U.S. as exporter of wars. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) North Korean newspaper Rodong Sinmun described the United States as exporter of wars, and also condemned that the foundation of its economy is the war industry, ACNC agency reported Saturday.
(2023-12-23). Italy's foreign trade with non-EU nations scaled down in December. plenglish.com According to the National Statistics Institute (ISTAT) ¥s latest report, this monthly decline in exports impacted on industrial power groups as well as both intermediate and non-durable consumer goods, by dropping 31.0; 3.4 and 2.5%, respectively. | However, ISTAT's experts, foreign sales of consumer durables experienced a growth of 2.6% at that stage. | Regarding imports, there were cyclical declines in all groups, with a 7.5% drop in energy and 4.5% in consumer durables but purchases of capital goods grew by 1.7%. | In November 2023, Italy ¥s trade balance with non-EU countries was positive for an amoun…
(2023-12-23). President Gustavo Petro condemns Guachene Mayor assassination. plenglish.com Bogota, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Saturday strongly condemned the killing of Guachené Mayor Elmer Abonía Rodríguez, in the southwestern department of Cauca.
(2023-12-23). UPAL condemns Catholic clergymen ¥s visit to Israeli President. plenglish.com San Salvador, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Union of Latin America (UPAL) on Saturday strongly condemned the visit paid by Catholic clergymen to Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
(2023-12-23). Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery in lawsuit by former assistant. plenglish.com Los Angeles, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) A former assistant accuses actor Vin Diesel of sexually assaulting her in an Atlanta hotel in 2010, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.
(2023-12-23). Trust the Evidence wraps up their year and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas. expose-news.com "In 2023, we published over 350 articles. Apologies: we have much to say, and we're only just getting warmed up," Professor Carl Heneghan and Dr. Tom Jefferson said. The two researchers are …
(2023-12-23). WEF's deep involvement in a nefarious LGBT agenda. expose-news.com "Working together, restoring trust" was the theme of the 52nd annual meeting of the World Economic Forum ("WEF") held in 2022. Ironically, during this meeting, GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis verified WEF's …
(2023-12-23). DEADLY SECRETS EXPOSED: Unvaccinated accounted for just 5% of COVID-19 Deaths between Jan & May 2023 & over 90% of Deaths were among the 3x & 4x Vaccinated. expose-news.com
(2023-12-23). DEADLY SECRETS EXPOSED: Unvaccinated accounted for just 5% of COVID-19 Deaths between Jan & May 2023 & over 90% of Deaths were among the 3x & 4x Vaccinated. expose-news.com A report quietly published by the UK Government confirms the COVID-19 injections are far from effective because the unvaccinated population has accounted for just 5% of COVID-19 deaths in England since the …
(2023-12-23). As billionaire wealth surges, US faces record homelessness. wsws.org The latest "point-in-time" survey from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development revealed a staggering 12 percent jump in homelessness in 2023, one of many indicators of severe social distress in capitalist America.
(2023-12-23). JN.1 becomes dominant COVID-19 strain across the US, fueling winter wave of mass infection. wsws.org The rise of JN.1 to dominance in the US could soon cause the second-highest number of COVID-19 cases of any wave so far, excluding only the initial Omicron wave exactly two years ago.
(2023-12-23). "Helen Halyard's patience and kindness have nurtured an entire generation of socialists" wsws.org The following tributes to Helen Halyard were read out to an international memorial meeting held on December 3.
(2023-12-23). Henry Taylor: B Side: An exhibition of the US painter's work at the Whitney Museum in New York. wsws.org Size is not the only way that Taylor's work commands attention. Figures are boldly rendered, sometimes with colorful, abstract shapes or sketched with a black painted line.
(2023-12-23). The value added tax increase in Sri Lanka: A brutal attack on the working class. wsws.org The tax increases imposed under the orders of the IMF are intensifying the conditions for a social uprising, fueling the flames of class struggle.
(2023-12-23). Corruption scandal threatens the stability of Japanese government. wsws.org Whatever the immediate lurid claims, the scandal will be exploited to further push the government to the right in pursuit of remilitarization.
(2023-12-23). New Zealand's new PM visits Australia to strengthen military ties. wsws.org As the US and its allies prepare for war against China, New Zealand and Australian prime ministers discussed boosting their military alliance and strengthening their joint role as imperialist powers in the Pacific.
(2023-12-23). Political and media witch hunt launched over release of a "terrorist" in Australia. wsws.org The ongoing Benbrika saga, which began with his much-publicised arrest in 2005, shows how the sweeping and unprecedented "counter-terrorism" laws imposed under the banner of the "war on terror" are being used to overturn basic legal and democratic rights.
(2023-12-23). Argentina's ultra-right government declares war on working class. wsws.org On December 20, Argentina's ultra-right President Javier Milei signed a decree to downsize the government, scrap regulations and strip the working class of existing social, wage, retirement and welfare benefits.
(2023-12-23). Meta's Broken Promises. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-23). Mexico and US to continue talks on migration. plenglish.com Mexico, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) The governments of the United States and Mexico will continue their talks on migration here according to a telephone conversation between Presidents Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and Joe Biden on Thursday, sources from the two countries reported on Friday.
(2023-12-23). Rejecting the Bantustan 'Two-State Solution', Mandla Mandela Calls for a Single Democratic State in Palestine. libya360.wordpress.com Tim Anderson Washington and the Israelis understand that the fig leaf of 'two states' hides apartheid and prevents the construction of a broad anti-apartheid movement. The popular but fallacious touchstone of a political resolution in Palestine has been a 'two-state solution'. Washington constantly reverts to this and, more disturbingly, so too do many of Palestine's…
(2023-12-23). Evidence Missing in 'Mass Rape' Charge Against Hamas. scheerpost.com Haaretz newsroom in Tel Aviv, 2019. (Deror Avi, Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4.0) By Jonathan Cook / Jonathan Cook Blog This article is intended as a follow-up to my last article, on the western media's refusal to investigate what happened on October 7. As I argued there, journalists are suppressing evidence from credible sources, including the Israeli military, suggesting …
(2023-12-23). A 'mammoth' move for Bornean elephant herd as it transitions to a new and freer environment in Malaysia. thecanary.co 
A momentous move for a group of elephants signals the start of a new chapter at Lok Kawi Wildlife Park in Sabah, Malaysia. The relocation from one enclosure to another took place in October and involved five adult females and three calves. The herd, including matriarch Komali, have settled in well to the new area …
(2023-12-23). Landmark court cases sees Palestine Action's 'Elbit Eight' acquitted on 12 charges — but there's a catch. thecanary.co In a landmark case, eight Palestine Action activists who used direct action to shut down the Israeli weapons trade have been acquitted of a total 12 charges which included criminal damage, burglary and encouraging criminal damage. The trial, which commenced on 13 November, related to a series of actions taken during the first six months …
(2023-12-23). Calendar of Resistance for Palestine! Events and actions around the world. iacenter.org
(2023-12-23). Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine condemns int'l naval force. iacenter.org December 22, 2023 The Central Media Department of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine issued the following statement publicized by Resistance News Network on Dec. 19, 2023. Since this statement was released, this naval force has been postponed due to lack of support from other Arab countries and U.S. allies. Both France and Spain have backed out of participating in the force for now. The U.S. decision to form an international naval force in the Red Sea aims to protect the Zionist entity and threatens the security of the region and world peace. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine confir…
(2023-12-23). Junk Science Alert: Met Office Set to Ditch Actual Temperature Data in Favour of Model Predictions. dailysceptic.org Junk science alert: top Met Office scientists have indicated that they are set to ditch actual temperature data in favour of model predictions, the quicker to declare a breach of the 1.5 ∞C 'threshold'.
(2023-12-23). A Covid Inquiry Update. dailysceptic.org An update from the U.K. Covid Inquiry, where Professor Carl Hangimout is not being accorded quite the same level of courtesy and respect as Professor Trish Greenkookie by Lady Mallett and Mr. Kitsch K.C.
(2023-12-23). Three Studies From South Korea Show Alarming Rise in Medical Conditions After Covid Vaccination. dailysceptic.org Three new studies from South Korea have found an alarming rise in medical conditions following Covid vaccination of a wide variety of types: inflammatory conditions, immune conditions and blood disorders.
(2023-12-23). Deputy Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov makes news. gilbertdoctorow.com This past week was quite dull for observers of Russian state television news and talk shows who are looking for dispatches bearing on international events. There was almost nothing about the Houthi (Yemen) attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, about Defense Secretary Austin's 'Operation Prosperity' naval force to secure shipping in the region, about …
(2023-12-23). Covid-Safe Santa to the Rescue! dailysceptic.org Steven Tucker recalls the Christmases of the pandemic years, when disturbing 'Covid-safe' Santas, sporting face masks and pushing vaccines, stalked the land and haunted children's dreams.
(2023-12-23). A 'mammoth' move for Bornean elephant herd as it transitions to a new and freer environment in Malaysia. thecanary.co A momentous move for a group of elephants signals the start of a new chapter at Lok Kawi Wildlife Park in Sabah, Malaysia. The relocation from one enclosure to another took place in October and involved five adult females and three calves. The herd, including matriarch Komali, have settled in well to the new area — enjoying the serenity of a quieter section of the park surrounded by forest on three sides. | Lok Kawi's elephants get a new enclosure: | The new space has many exciting opportunities for the elephants — from a brand new swimming pool to cool off in, to tall sand piles which the young…
(2023-12-23). Landmark court cases sees Palestine Action's 'Elbit Eight' acquitted on 12 charges — but there's a catch. thecanary.co In a landmark case, eight Palestine Action activists who used direct action to shut down the Palestine Action: a landmark legal case: | Richard Barnard, co-founder of Palestine Action, was convicted by a 10-2 majority of one count…
(2023-12-23). AISSEE 2024 deferred, last date to make correction till Dec 24. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2024 (AISSEE 2024-25) and has also extended the last date of application.
(2023-12-23). Vichy-like Allies of 21st Century Zionism against the People of Palestine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-23). Paying Federal Taxes is Voluntary? dissidentvoice.org 
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(2023-12-23). U.S. Government: Atlanta Attorney Fraudulently Took $7 Million In PPP Loans, Purchased Barbie-Color Bentley. moguldom.com Georgia attorney and former City of Atlanta police officer Shelitha Robertson has been convicted of a fraudulent scheme to obtain over $7 million in loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). According to court documents and evidence presented during the trial, Robertson, a 62-year-old Atlanta resident, conspired to submit fraudulent PPP loan applications on behalf …
(2023-12-23). Courts Aren't Impartial or Apolitical. Trump Is Using That to His Advantage. truthout.org It's been almost eight years since I sued then-candidate Donald Trump for inciting violence against protesters at a presidential campaign rally in Louisville, Kentucky. Kashiya Nwanguma, a 21-year-old Black college student, attended that rally. As Trump began speaking, Nwanguma quietly made her way to the front of the crowd and held up a poster depicting Trump's head on the body of a pig. |
(2023-12-23). 2023 Retrospective | No. 177. dongshengnews.org 
As usual, we close the year with a retrospective of the most important events for China. Another year is coming to an end, the fourth since we founded Dongsheng and started publishing News on China. We want to thank you for your support, your attentive reading, your criticisms, and comments.
(2023-12-23). Economic Costs of War: a Lesser Misfortune for 'Israel'. orinocotribune.com Al-Carmel Editorial Team — Dec 17, 2023 | Since the start of the Al-Aqsa Flood Operation on October 7, 2023, economic experts anticipated a substantial impact of the war on the "Israeli" economy. Indeed, figures released by "Israeli" newspapers and media revealed significant economic losses compared to previous wars waged by the enemy. However, this wasn't surprising. | The negative economic indicators of the occupying entity are deemed "natural consequences," as markets and economic estimations are affected by general conditions in any country, especially during periods of instability, whether financial, se…
(2023-12-23). Comicomment | Surveillance Empire: U.S. unrestricted eavesdropping. ecns.cn The Section 702 of the U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), an important legal basis for U.S. intelligence authorities to eavesdrop on non-U.S. citizens overseas and step up international surveillance without authorization, will expire on December 31. The U.S. government is urgently seeking to renew this provision and extend its surveillance privileges.
(2023-12-23). Spring Festival listed as UN floating holiday. ecns.cn The Spring Festival has been officially listed as a UN Floating Holiday in the UN Calendar of Conferences and Meetings starting from 2024, the Chinese Mission to the United Nations announced in a statement on Friday.
(2023-12-23). Cradle of Civilization: Sanbao Dong village. ecns.cn
(2023-12-23). Food Safari in Yunnan | Fruit food. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-23). Food Safari in Yunnan | Colorful Pingbian glutinous rice. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in 1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ"ÄÄ…
(2023-12-23). THE STAGNATION OF SCIENCE AND THE DEATH OF MAGIC. sonar21.com 
Authored by Gaius Baltar ( Many of us have the feeling that the world is empty and sterile. There are no mysteries anymore, or magic. Many of us have a deep need for mystery and magic as demonstrated by the popularity of such books, TV shows and movies. We retreat into a more exciting and meaningful world of fiction to escape the grey and mechanistic reality which increasingly seems to be sucking our life force out of our bodies. We are told by all the experts and scientists that this is a normal state of affairs. They say we…
(2023-12-23). .Saying "Merry Christmas" pressenza.com
(2023-12-23). Native Americans Are Fighting to Tear Down Barriers That Suppress Their Votes. truthout.org Native American, Indigenous and Alaska Native voters are set to play a pivotal role in key states in the presidential election and U.S. Senate contests in 2024. But they've consistently faced barriers to voting. The Native American Rights Fund (NARF), an organization that provides legal representation and assistance for Native American groups and tribes, detailed these barriers as well as gaps in… |
(2023-12-23). Christmas celebrations are cancelled, but not Christmas. mondoweiss.net 
A Palestinian Christian pastor reflects on the message of Christmas during a time of loss and devastation.
(2023-12-23). Biden Urged Not to Attack Yemen Over Houthi Blockade of Israel in Red Sea. truthout.org Dozens of anti-war organizations on Friday urged U.S. President Joe Biden to rule out any military escalation in Yemen as tensions in the Red Sea continue to rise following a series of Houthi attacks on shipping vessels. "While these attacks are concerning, expanding the war into Yemen will not resolve them and instead may dramatically worsen the threats to commercial shipping both in the Red Sea… |
(2023-12-23). Who are the Houthis? liberationnews.org 
You may have seen the headlines: The Houthis, a Yemeni resistance group, have been attacking Israeli-linked ships going through the Red Sea in solidarity with the Palestinian people's struggle for liberation.
(2023-12-23). Perspectives] Highlights 2023: capturing diverse health stories. thelancet.com In The Lancet's 200th anniversary year we publish these photographs for Highlights 2023. Unlike previous years, we did not hold a competition for Highlights, but instead we publish a selection of photographs that frame diverse health stories. Some pictures focus on individual stories, bringing a personal focus to a health topic, and others highlight community and health-care settings. A number of the photographs speak to some of the Spotlight themes of The Lancet's 200th anniversary year: the importance of universal health coverage, health and climate change, research for health, mental health, and child and adol…
(2023-12-23). Comment] Winner of the 2023 Wakley Prize Essay: the importance of universal health coverage. thelancet.com Earlier this year we invited submissions for the 2023 Wakley Prize Essay1 and were impressed by the thought-provoking submissions from diverse settings. Although essays could be on any health topic, we encouraged submissions about the five Spotlights of The Lancet's 200th anniversary year—universal health coverage, health and climate change, research for health, mental health, and child and adolescent health. It was a pleasure to read the wide-ranging essays on these themes and we thank everyone who entered the competition this year.
(2023-12-23). Kate Cox abortion case exposes the lie of the "pro-life" far right. liberationnews.org 
For the first time since Roe v. Wade, an adult woman has been forced to seek abortion care outside of her home state after seeking permission from a court of law to obtain an abortion.
(2023-12-23). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Southwest To Pay Up For Holiday Meltdown. levernews.com
(2023-12-23). Chile: We're screwed. pressenza.com I am one of those who maintain that the problems of democracy can be solved with more democracy. But it must be a good democracy, otherwise, we're screwed. | Individualism, arrogance, competition, ambition, selfishness, idleness, and over-ideologisation of the extremes are today a characteristic of those who come to occupy positions of power. The immediate consequence is a lack of empathy and the distance and disconnection between citizens and those they represent. We are facing a weak democracy that needs to be strengthened. | To validate this assertion, it is enough to look at our recent history in constitution…
(2023-12-23). Iran: Swedish citizen to be executed 'shortly' says UN. middleeasteye.net 
Iran: Swedish citizen to be executed 'shortly' says UN | Rights groups warn that Ahmadreza Djalali could face death in retaliation for Swedish court upholding conviction of former Iranian official | Sat, 12/23/2023 – 14: 13 | Demonstrators hold posters with a portrait of Swedish-Iranian doctor and researcher Ahmadreza Djalali who is imprisoned and sentenced to death in Iran, during a protest claiming to…
(2023-12-23). Yemen warring parties agree to implement new ceasefire: UN. middleeasteye.net 
Yemen warring parties agree to implement new ceasefire: UN | Roadmap to peace under UN auspices would include improving living conditions in Yemen and preparing for the resumption of an inclusive political process | Sat, 12/23/2023 – 16: 26 | Supporters of Yemen's Houthi rebels raise portraits of their leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi during a rally in the capital Sanaa on 3 June 2022 (…
(2023-12-23). Open letter to the Columbia administration. mondoweiss.net 
A statement by 18 Columbia University deans amounts to a new norm prohibiting Palestinian political aspirations in favor of privileging a politics of feeling to protect those who feel threatened by Palestinian freedom.
(2023-12-23). "We are hopeful, but we are not naàØve", artisanal fishermen react to the draft new fishing law. pressenza.com Artisanal fishermen from CONDEPP reacted to the presentation of the draft of the new fishing law by President Gabriel Boric accompanied by the Minister of Economy Nicolás Grau, this morning in the cove of Quintay. | For Hernán Cortés, president of the council for the defence of the fishing heritage A.G. CONDEPP, the presentation responds to artisanal fishermen's desire for a decade. "From the beginning, we denounced that the fishing industry had links with parliamentarians in the fisheries commission that approved the Longueira law, that is why we appreciate that the government fulfills its commitment to present…
(2023-12-23). Govt only contemplating lifting ban on Hijab: Karnataka CM. muslimmirror.com Mysuru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday clarified that the administration was only contemplating lifting the ban on wearing hijab in educational institutions in the state and a decision will be taken after holding discussions at the government level. Addressing reporters here, he said, "We haven't done it (revoking Hijab ban) yet. Someone asked me …
(2023-12-23). Hijab is our right, let's live like brothers & sisters: Karnataka student Muskan. muslimmirror.com Mandya : Reacting to the announcement of CM Siddaramaiah to lift ban on the hijab, Muskan Khan, a student from Mandya district in Karnataka who had raised the slogan of "Allah hu Akbar" against a group that chanted "Jai Shri Ram", stated that, "hijab is our right and let us live like brothers and sisters …
(2023-12-23). Mobile Internet suspended in J&K's Poonch, Rajouri amid massive anti-terrorist operation. muslimmirror.com Jammu and Kashmir : Mobile Internet services were suspended in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri districts early on December 23 as security forces continued their massive search operation to track down terrorists behind the recent ambush on two Army vehicles that left five soldiers dead, officials said. The suspension of the mobile Internet services …
(2023-12-23). Nation in ruins, Cadillac, Aircraft, and Lincoln in view: Jinnah's leadership examined. muslimmirror.com By Nasim Yousaf Since 1947, Pakistan has faced a tumultuous history marked by political upheavals, economic difficulties, corruption, and instability, with Muhammad Ali Jinnah serving as the inaugural Governor General. The nation was not given a sound foundation, and its challenges can be attributed to Jinnah's lack of foresight, limited governance experience, dictatorial tendencies, and …
(2023-12-23). SP leader Azam Khan, son acquitted in 2019 attempt to murder case. muslimmirror.com Rampur : A special sessions court here on Saturday acquitted Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam in a 2019 attempt to murder case while upholding their seven-year sentence in a four-year-old forgery case. Special Sessions Judge Vijay Kumar granted Azam Khan, his son and two other relatives relief in the attempt …
(2023-12-23). 'This is the prize for working for the nation,' says Brother of BSF personnel and civilian killed in Poonch. muslimmirror.com In Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, three civilians, previously detained for questioning in connection with a militant ambush on Army vehicles, were found dead in the Topa Pir area. The victims were identified as Safeer Ahmed (48) and his cousins, Mohammad Showkat (28) and Shabir Ahmed (25). The militant attack, which occurred on Thursday evening, …
(2023-12-23). PDVSA Grants License for Gas Exploration and Extraction in Dragon Field. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan national oil company Petróleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) and the oil companies National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago (NGC) and Shell signed an agreement for the exploration and extraction of non-associated gas in the Dragon Gas field, located in the Paria peninsula of Venezuela, days after US mainstream media reported a stalemate in PDVSA's negotiations with Shell. | The granting of the licenses was reported by the Office of the Vice Presidency of Venezuela on Thursday, December 21. "This is how the signing of an agreement between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago for the production and export of g…
(2023-12-23). Pathologist Arne Burkhardt Final Interview — Revealing the Grave Dangers of mRNA Vaccines. thelastamericanvagabond.com "Autopsy is not only a service to the doctors who were responsible for the patient, but it is a public service for our health system." — Prof. Dr. Arne Burkhardt Many cases of sudden death and severe disease are being reported since the rollout of the COVID-19 gene-based vaccines. Early on, several doctors and scientists
(2023-12-23). Africa is steadily marching toward gender parity. independent.co.ug 
Africa is making significant strides towards closing gender gaps across key areas: economic participation, education, health, and political empowerment, according to the World Economic Forum. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Namibia is among a select group of nine nations globally that have successfully closed over 80% of their gender gap, marking a significant stride …
(2023-12-23). Anthrax outbreak: Kabale authorities warn against importing animals from affected districts. independent.co.ug 
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kabale district authorities have warned butchers and the public against importing animals and animal products from regions affected by Anthrax as Christmas and New Year celebrations approach. Kabale, heavily reliant on animal products from districts like Ankole, Lyantonde, and Ssembalule, faces a risk of Anthrax exposure due to confirmed …
(2023-12-23). Arsenal hold Liverpool, stay top of table. independent.co.ug 
Liverpool, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | An end-to-end encounter at Anfield ended all square despite Gabriel giving Arsenal a fourth minute lead. The Brazilian headed home Martin Odegaard's free-kick to give Arsenal the perfect start, but Mohamed Salah rifled home a first-half equaliser. Both sides remained firmly intent on going for the winner after that, …
(2023-12-23). Joshua Cheptegei picks much interest in football. independent.co.ug 
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's renowned long-distance runner, Joshua Cheptegei, has expanded his support to football in the Sebei Sub-region, aiming to identify and empower youth talent beyond athletics. In an exclusive interview with Uganda Radio Network, the world and Olympic Champion expressed his belief that the youth in the region can excel not …
(2023-12-23). Kiosk owners storm Mbarara city council offices over eviction directive. independent.co.ug 
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 400 kiosk owners operating along Ntare Road in Mbarara yesterday morning stormed the offices of Mbarara City Council protesting their eviction. The Kiosk Owners were given an ultimatum to vacate the area within seven days or face maximum force. However, the welders operating in the area say that …
(2023-12-23). Spring Festival listed as UN floating holiday. independent.co.ug 
UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, has been officially listed as a UN floating holiday in its calendar of conferences and meetings as from 2024. The UN General Assembly, in a resolution, acknowledges the significance of the Lunar New Year, which is observed in many UN member states, and …
(2023-12-23). UMSC National Chairman suspends Deputy Mufti Ssemambo. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) National Chairperson has suspended Deputy Mufti Sheikh Abdallah Ssemambo following a petition endorsed by 15 members of the national executive committee. The suspension, effective immediately, requires Ssemambo to receive only half his salary until the impeachment process concludes. "Be notified that the Chairperson of …
(2023-12-23). Editorial] Seeing the humanity in health. thelancet.com Medicine is a visual specialty, but The Lancet is predominantly a journal of words. These words aim to present the best possible view of the state of health and research. But what is described is often restricted to the narrow confines of a specific population in a randomised controlled trial or an abstract clinical outcome that might not reflect the priorities of all patients. By their nature, multinational studies or scholarly Commissions must deal in statistics, averages, and generalities. Such content can easily gloss over the people and the circumstances behind the words.
(2023-12-23). No to Antisemitism, No to Weaponizing it to Support Israel's Crimes. dissidentvoice.org MPs Anthony Housefather and Michael Levitt are more devoted to apartheid Israel than to their own prime minister and colleagues in the Liberal caucus. — Dimitri Lascaris, 2018 The above tweet was criticized by all the major federal party leaders even though few could argue with it today. After the Centre for Israel and Jewish …
(2023-12-23). Remember World War I, The 1914 Christmas Truce. Let "The Power of Peace in the Time of War" Happen Again. Let Us Abolish All Wars. globalresearch.ca This Christmas, I have tears in my eyes. Let us have tears to our eyes in solidarity with the People of Palestine, in building a Christmas mass movement Worldwide, which confronts the ongoing mass slaughter before our very eyes. …
(2023-12-23). Islamic Resistance targets Bayad Blida site with appropriate weapons: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-23). Islamic Resistance fighters fire Burkan missiles at Jal Al-Allam site, causing direct hits: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-23). Israel-Palestine war: Onboard the cargo ship seized by Yemen's Houthis. middleeasteye.net 
Israel-Palestine war: Onboard the cargo ship seized by Yemen's Houthis | Tourists from across Yemen flock to see Israel-linked vessel on coast of Hodeidah, as Houthis enjoy domestic boost | Sat, 12/23/2023 – 13: 47 | Armed men stand on the beach as the Galaxy Leader commercial ship, seized by Yemen's Houthis last month, is anchored off the coast of al-Salif, Yemen, on 5 December…
(2023-12-23). Consumer Health: Who needs a gluten-free diet and why? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whole grains are an important part of healthy diet. They are good sources of complex carbohydrates, as well as some key vitamins and minerals. And because whole grains are naturally high in fiber, they may help you feel full and satisfied, which can make it easier to maintain a healthy body weight. Eating more whole-grain foods also can lower your blood pressure. Some people, though, have a medical diagnosis that means they must avoid the…
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: Best cooking fats for healthy cholesterol levels. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Are you trying to remember which fat is the good fat to use in the kitchen? If you are confused about whether to use unsaturated fats, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated or saturated fats when cooking, it's understandable. It can be confusing. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says fats that raise your bad cholesterol levels and increase your risk for heart disease are the ones to avoid. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/drmIcHaxxfM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post….
(2023-12-23). Fight off the flu with immune-boosting nutrients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's flu season again, so most people get a flu shot and strive to stay healthy. But can certain foods or supplements boost the immune system and help with that "staying healthy" goal? Keep the immune system strong While having a healthy immune system is a plus during the season of colds and flu, consider these tips for keeping your immune system strong throughout the year. Focus on a balanced eating plan. Don't skip meals, so your…
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Self-care steps can keep your heart healthy during the holidays. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have read that heart attacks are more common around the holidays. Why does that happen? Is there anything I can do to lower my risk? I currently take blood pressure medication, and heart disease runs in my family. ANSWER: Heart attacks, along with heart problems in general, are more common around the holidays. Various factors can play into this, including stress, travel, disrupted schedules, changes in diet and even environmental factors. Fortunately, many…
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Mindfulness and mental health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been hearing a lot about mindfulness meditation lately and how it can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being. But I'm a bit skeptical and don't really understand how sitting still and doing nothing can make such a big difference. I have a busy and active lifestyle, and the idea of spending time just focusing on my breath or thoughts sounds boring. Are there real benefits of mindfulness meditation and how…
(2023-12-23). Loneliness and social isolation through the holidays. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The holiday season, billed as the happiest time of the year, can be lonely, especially for those without close family and friends. Loneliness and social isolation, recognized as an epidemic by the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have significant health implications. Dr. Amit Shah, a Mayo Clinic geriatrician and internist, says loneliness is a subjective feeling or perception when a person is not feeling connected to others. Social isolation is a lack of connections…
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: Radiation therapy for cancer pain relief. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Patients with cancer have another tool in their toolbox for managing pain. Palliative radiation therapy is an effective option for relieving body aches associated with cancer. Dr. Adam Holtzman, a Mayo Clinic radiation oncologist, explains how innovation is improving radiation therapy. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/awbbXT3Q5Cw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Doctors often use radiation to target…
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating liver cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Liver cancer rates have more than tripled in the U.S. since 1980 and continue to rise. More than 41,000 people will be diagnosed with liver cancer in the U.S. this year, and about 29,000 will die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, a Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center oncologist, discusses prevention and treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/mxNW4Wrd-_Y Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads…
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: The right way to talk with someone who has cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The holidays are a joyous occasion for most people. But for someone with cancer or other serious illness, it can be a time of overwhelming anxiety and fear. And as family and friends get together, it's important to show that you care without coming across as insensitive. Lynne Vitagliano, a clinical social worker at Mayo Clinic, offers some helpful advice to make those uncomfortable conversations less awkward. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/e9ikKOnaYFg Journalists: Broadcast-quality…
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventive strategies for a healthy holiday season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As the holiday season begins, it's also the season of flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. The southern parts of the U.S. are currently observing higher rates of RSV and influenza. Mayo Clinic experts expect the northern half of the country will start to see higher rates of these viruses over the course of the next few weeks and months. As the holiday season approaches and more people will be gathering to celebrate in…
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic opens Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Building for research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Building ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic celebrates the grand opening of the 11-floor Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Building. The building will support hiring more scientists to contribute to Mayo's unique capabilities to bring scientific discoveries to patients. It joins other Mayo Clinic research facilities where investigators discover scientific advancements that affect patient care, leading to better outcomes and improved quality of life in Minnesota and beyond. At Mayo Clinic, research is…
(2023-12-23). Researchers make unexpected discovery in how pancreatic cancer spreads. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In this confocal microscopy image, the lysosomal protein called LAMP1 is stained green and surrounds a blue-stained pancreatic cancer cell nucleus. How cancer spreads or metastasizes is a big question for cancer researchers and patients. Mayo Clinic researchers studying pancreatic cancer — the third deadliest form of cancer in the U.S. — recently made a discovery that advances knowledge of how metastasis unfolds. They identified a cell-signaling protein that drives pancreatic cancer cell growth that could be…
(2023-12-23). Shortened telomeres heighten risk of serious lung disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The 46 human chromosomes are shown in blue, with the telomeres appearing as white pinpoints. The DNA has already been copied, so each chromosome is made up of two identical lengths of DNA, each with its own two telomeres. Credit: Hesed Padilla-Nash and Thomas Ried, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health. In 2017, Cindy Sutherland caught a nasty cold she couldn't shake. After coughing nonstop for weeks, she went to urgent care and got a…
(2023-12-23). Healthy for the Holidays: Mayo recommends safety tips to keep kids healthy this season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org CHETEK, Wis. — The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be a fun, exciting time. However, holiday decorations, parties and cold weather can pose threats to children. "The décor, the gifts and the fun outdoor activities can be a lot of fun for families, especially children," says Peter Reisner, M.D., a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic Health System in Chetek, Wisconsin. "But parents should be aware of the hidden dangers they may…
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic names new Research leader. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vijay Shah, M.D. ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has announced the appointment of Vijay Shah, M.D., as Kinney Executive Dean of Research. He succeeds Gregory Gores, M.D., who has served in the position for 10 years. Dr. Shah, a consultant with joint appointments in Gastroenterology and Hepatology as well as Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, is chair of Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester and is the Carol M. Gatton Professor of Digestive Diseases Research….
(2023-12-23). A Dangerous Conflation. nplusonemag.com We reject antisemitism in all its forms, including when it masquerades as criticism of Zionism or Israel's policies.
(2023-12-23). The Cost of Insouciance Is Death. thealtworld.com I received an email Christmas greeting from the Warden of my Oxford College. She tells me that the money and postage the college saves on mailing Christmas cards will be donated to charity. This is a noble thing to do. But look what it tells us: It tells us that we now see our obligations to strangers as a stronger claim on us than our obligations to our group. It shows further weakening of our survivability. | When we sum up all the forces that are damaging our survivability—feminism which has destroyed relations between men and women, deracination which has destroyed our self-confidence, our culture, and…
(2023-12-23). Washington Regards Truth As Its Most Dangerous Enemy. thealtworld.com Tucker Carlson Tells Us in Less than 6 Minutes the Enormous Crime that the US & UK governments have committed, and are committing, against Julian Assange. | The American media worked hand-in-glove with the CIA in framing Julian Assange who has been held for 4 years in solitary confinement in the UK's maximum security prison without charges, a total violation of habeas corpus, and for 7 years previously in the Ecuadoran embassy in London until Washington paid the Ecuadoran president to revoke Assange's asylum so he could be seized. As a former Wall Street Journal editor, I was astounded to watch the entirety of th…
(2023-12-23). Anti-Zionism: A 'Gateway Drug' to Antisemitism. themedialine.org 
(2023-12-23). Burundi – Food Security Outlook Update: High food and fuel prices likely to drive Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes in east, December 2023. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-23). Sostiene presidente del Icaic positivos encuentros en Dominicana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 dic (RHC) El presidente del Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (Icaic), Alexis Triana, ponderó hoy el enriquecedor encuentro sostenido con la Dirección General de Cine (DGC) de República Dominicana.
(2023-12-23). Conmemoran aniversario 65 de la liberación de la ciudad de Sancti Spíritus. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 dic (RHC) Junto al Monumento local a los Mártires, cientos de pobladores de Sancti Spíritus celebraron hoy el aniversario 65 de la liberación de la ciudad por tropas del Ejército Rebelde.
(2023-12-23). Pakistan Meteorological Department: Weekly Drought Information (22 December 2023) [EN/UR]. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-23). Colombia: Mayor Killed in Cauca Valley. telesurenglish.net The mayor of the town of Guachené, Elmer Abonía Rodríguez was shot dead this Friday in the department (province) of Cauca, in southwestern Colombia. | RELATED: | According to the first reports of the crime, the murder of Abonía Rodríguez was perpetrated by unknown persons in the village of Pavito. Abonia and his escort were intercepted by individuals who shot them multiple times as they were leaving a meeting. | Through his…
(2023-12-23). Cuban Parliament Approved New Public Health Law. telesurenglish.net On Friday, after extensive debate in plenary the Cuba National Assembly (Unicameral Parliament) approved a new public health law, which replaces Law 41 has accompanied the national health system by more than four decades. | RELATED: | As updated, comprehensive, protective, built collectively, innovative and ethical, committed to principles as core as human dignity, coherent, in harmony with the legal order of Cuban society, necessary…
(2023-12-23). SATIRE: This Week In Breaking News December 22, 2023. theonion.com 
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(2023-12-23). Children and armed conflict in Afghanistan – Report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/893) [EN/AR/RU/ZH]. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-23). Sort des enfants dans le conflit armé en Afghanistan – Rapport du Secrétaire général (S/2023/893). reliefweb.int
(2023-12-23). Remember World War I, The 1914 Christmas Truce. "The Power of Peace in the Time of War". In 2023, "Let It Happen Again" in Solidarity with Palestine. Abolish All Wars. globalresearch.ca This Christmas, I have tears in my eyes. Let us have tears to our eyes in solidarity with the People of Palestine, in building a Christmas mass movement Worldwide, which confronts the ongoing mass slaughter before our very eyes. …
(2023-12-23). Unaccompanied minors among Indian passengers on flight grounded in France. devdiscourse.com Eleven unaccompanied minors were among 303 Indian passengers on a plane grounded in France, a source close to the Paris prosecutor's office said on Saturday, as an investigation into suspected human trafficking continues.
(2023-12-23). US tensions with China are fraying long-cultivated academic ties. Will the chill hurt US interests? devdiscourse.com In the 1980s, Fu Xiangdong was a young Chinese virology student who came to the United States to study biochemistry. More than three decades later, he had a prestigious professorship in California and was conducting promising research on Parkinson's disease.
(2023-12-23). Yemen's warring parties commit to ceasefire steps – U.N. special envoy. devdiscourse.com The Saudi-backed Yemeni government and Iran-aligned Houthis have both committed to steps towards a ceasefire, the U.N. special envoy for Yemen said on Saturday. The Houthis, which control north Yemen, have been fighting against a Saudi-led military alliance since 2015 in a conflict that has killed hundreds of thousands and left 80% of Yemen's population dependent on humanitarian aid.
(2023-12-23). 12 Turkish soldiers have been killed over 2 days in clashes with Kurdish militants, authorities say. devdiscourse.com Six Turkish soldiers were killed on Saturday in clashes with Kurdish militants in northern Iraq, a day after another six were also killed.
(2023-12-23). HC expresses concern over poor condition of crematoriums in UP. devdiscourse.com The Allahabad High Court has expressed concern over lack of basic facilities at crematoriums across Uttar Pradesh and directed the state government to take concrete steps to improve the condition of cremation centres. Hearing a writ petition filed by one Rajendra Kumar Bajpai, a division bench comprising Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Prashant Kumar observed, "We have come across the horrific situation during the peak of Covid-19 pandemic, when we were unable to carry out proper cremation of the bodies of departed souls due to serious lack of infrastructure at cremation centres." "The population is i…
(2023-12-23). A rebel attack on Burundi from neighbouring Congo has left at least 20 dead, the government says. devdiscourse.com At least 20 people have been killed in Burundi following an attack by a rebel group based in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, a Burundian government spokesman said on Saturday.
(2023-12-23). ECI team reviews poll preparedness in AP, stresses on maintaining error-free electoral rolls. devdiscourse.com A team of Election Commission officers on Saturday reviewed the preparedness for next year's general elections and directed officials to ensure that the electoral rolls are free of any errors and maintain transparency while conducting polls.
(2023-12-23). INDIA alliance demands 100% counting of VVPAT slips. ummid.com The 28-member bloc of the opposition parties, Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A), Tuesday December 19, 2023 demanded from the Election Commission of India (ECI) to count all the VVPAT slips to ensure fair elections.
(2023-12-23). NASA releases JWST stunning images of ringed planet Uranus. ummid.com The US space agency NASA Monday released stunning images of Uranus showing its rings and moons captured by James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
(2023-12-23). UGC asks colleges to introduce Short-Term Skill Development courses. ummid.com In a major reform in Higher Education, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked the colleges to introduce Short-Term Skill Development courses on their campuses.
(2023-12-23). UPSC Civil Services 2023 Interview Schedule Released. ummid.com Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released on its official website upsc.gov.in the interview date and schedule of Personal Interviews for 1026 candidates who have cleared the Civil Services (Main) 2023 written exams.
(2023-12-23). Watch: NASA video of tabby cat beamed from deep space. ummid.com The US space agency NASA Monday released a stunning video featuring a cat named Taters beamed from its laser communications demonstration in deep space.
(2023-12-23). Colorado court disqualifies Trump from 2024 U.S. Presidential ballot. ummid.com The Colorado Supreme Court in a verdict Tuesday December 19, 2023 disqualified former U.S. President Donald Trump from the ballot in the state's presidential election next year.
(2023-12-23). Create songs online — Microsoft's AI powered Copilot adds new feature. ummid.com For incorporating this feature in Copilot, Microsoft has partnered with Suno — an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based music creation tool.
(2023-12-23). Hajj 2024 : Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of application for Hajj 2024 (Hajj 1445 H), it said in an official notification published on its website Wednesday December 20, 2023.
(2023-12-23). 'KSA Visa' to make Hajj, Umrah visa issuance simpler. ummid.com Saudi Arabia Tuesday December 19, 2023 launched a unified visa platform called 'KSA Visa' and accessible online via 'gov.sa' to make Hajj, Umrah and other visa application procedures simpler and easier.
(2023-12-23). Malaysia bans ZIM shipping over Israeli massacre of Palestinians. ummid.com In another major setback for the Zionist regime in Israel, Malaysia has imposed docking ban on the Israel owned ZIM shipping company on all its ports, protesting the massacre of Palestinians by the Occupation Army.
(2023-12-23). West Bengal TET 2023 Admit Card released; Download here. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) has published on the official website of West Bengal Teacher Eligibility Test, wbbpeonline.com, Hall Ticket or Admit Card of the candidates who have regsitered for WB TET 2023.
(2023-12-23). Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide elected WFI Chief; Ace wrestlers protest. ummid.com Sanjay Singh, close aide of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who is accused of sexual harassment, has been elected the new President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), according to the election result announced Thursday.
(2023-12-23). Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and 'Rich European Culture'. ummid.com Italian PM Meloni is upset that Islam has strict punishment for adultery. But perhaps she has not been educated that in Christianity too adultery is considered not only a sin between an individual and God but as an injustice that reverberates through society by harming its fundamental unit, the family.
(2023-12-23). Modi govt passes key Bills after 146 MPs suspended from Parliament. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government passed important Bills even as 146 MPs — both from Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, were suspended for what is claimed 'disrupting' the Parliament proceedings.
(2023-12-23). Owning home still a dream for majority in United States. ummid.com Owning a home is still a dream for majority of the families in the United States this even as prices have gone down, a latest survey result released Thursday December 21, 2023 showed.
(2023-12-23). CAT 2023 result out; 14 score 100 Percentiles, 29 get 99.99. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) declared CAT 2023 (Common Admission Test 2023) result on its website iimcat.ac.in Thursday December 21, 2023.
(2023-12-23). CSIR UGC NET December 2023 Admit Card released; Download here. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Friday December 22, 2023 released online Admit Card or Hall Ticket of the candidates who have registered for the Joint CSIR UGC JRF / NET December 2023 examination.
(2023-12-23). In solidarity with Palestinians, Christians in UAE cancel Christmas festivities. ummid.com The Christians living in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other parts of the United Arab Emirates have decided to cancel Christmas festivities in a show of solidarity with the Palestinians massacred by the Israeli Occupation Forces.
(2023-12-23). Karnataka Hijab ban in schools, colleges lifted. ummid.com In a major relief for Muslim girl students, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Friday December 22, 2023 announced to revoke the ban on Hijab in schools and colleges.
(2023-12-23). Honor 90 GT Unpacked — Price, Specifications. ummid.com Chinese phone maker Shenzhen Zhixin New Information Technology Thursday December 21, 2023 unpacked Honor 90 GT powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC at an affordable price.
(2023-12-23). Hubble captures spiral galaxy with 'forbidden' light. ummid.com The Hubble Space Telescope, managed by both NASA and European Space Agency, has captured a bright spiral galaxy which is not only aesthetically stunning but also peculiarity rich due to its emission of 'forbidden' light.
(2023-12-23). Govt only contemplating lifting ban on Hijab: Karnataka CM. muslimmirror.com Mysuru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday clarified that the administration was only contemplating lifting the ban on wearing hijab in educational institutions in the state and a decision will be taken after holding discussions at the government level. Addressing reporters here, he said, "We haven't done it (revoking Hijab ban) yet. Someone asked me …
(2023-12-23). SP leader Azam Khan, son acquitted in 2019 attempt to murder case. muslimmirror.com Rampur : A special sessions court here on Saturday acquitted Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam in a 2019 attempt to murder case while upholding their seven-year sentence in a four-year-old forgery case. Special Sessions Judge Vijay Kumar granted Azam Khan, his son and two other relatives relief in the attempt …
(2023-12-23). 'This is the prize for working for the nation,' says Brother of BSF personnel and civilian killed in Poonch. muslimmirror.com In Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, three civilians, previously detained for questioning in connection with a militant ambush on Army vehicles, were found dead in the Topa Pir area. The victims were identified as Safeer Ahmed (48) and his cousins, Mohammad Showkat (28) and Shabir Ahmed (25). The militant attack, which occurred on Thursday evening, …
(2023-12-23). Israel amplía ofensiva en Gaza, mueren en un ataque 76 miembros de una familia. cubadebate.cu Israel continuó reforzando su ofensiva en Gaza, donde en un solo ataque murieron 76 miembros de una familia, luego de que el viernes el Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU aprobó una resolución que evitó pedir un cese urgente y sostenible de las hostilidades. La cifra de palestinos muertos superó los 20 000, y llegaron a 69 y 136 las de periodistas y trabajadores de la ONU fallecidos.
(2023-12-23). EE.UU. detuvo a más de 242 mil migrantes durante noviembre. telesurtv.net Autoridades migratorias estadounidenses dijeron que todos los arrestos se dieron en la frontera sur con México.
(2023-12-23). MO Comentario : El Congreso antisemita y supremacista blanco apunta a las universidades por Palestina. workers.org 
En respuesta a la audiencia del Comité del Congreso de EE.UU., "Responsabilizar a los líderes universitarios y hacer frente al antisemitismo", celebrada el 5 de diciembre, siete organizaciones universitarias emitieron una declaración conjunta en Instagram el 10 de diciembre. Los grupos, que representan a estudiantes de Harvard, el Instituto Tecnológico . . . |
(2023-12-23). Biden firma el presupuesto militar de EEUU que asciende a 886 000 millones de dólares. cubadebate.cu Este viernes el presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, firmó la Ley de Autorización de la Defensa Nacional para el año fiscal 2024 (NDAA, por sus siglas en ingles), que representa el presupuesto militar del país por valor de 886 000 millones de dólares. La NDAA destina 11 500 millones de dólares a disuadir a Pekín en la región y 800 millones para Ucrania.
(2023-12-23). Ecuatorianos agradecen a México solidaridad con exvicepresidente Glas. cubadebate.cu En la noche de este jueves se supo que el exfuncionario pidió oficialmente asilo político a México mientras se encuentra en la legación diplomática luego de que la Fiscalía solicitara su comparecencia para investigaciones. También este jueves la Asamblea Nacional rechazó un nuevo enjuiciamiento penal contra el exvicemandatrio…
(2023-12-23). Modo Van Van: Lo último que trae el tren de la música cubana. cubadebate.cu "Modo Van Van" se dedica especialmente al bajista, compositor y arreglista Juan Carlos Formell, miembro de esta familia de músicos, quien falleciera el 26 de mayo de 2023 en la ciudad de Nueva York, a consecuencia de un ataque cardíaco.
(2023-12-23). UNE prevé una jornada sin afectaciones por déficit de generación este sábado. cubadebate.cu En su parte diario para este sábado, la Unión Eléctrica informa que no se espera afectación en el horario del día, precisó la UNE. Para la hora pico, se estima una disponibilidad de 2 761 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 550 MW, para una reserva de 211 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas no se pronostican afectaciones al servicio en este horario.
(2023-12-23). Se imponen la voluntad de trabajar, el afán de avanzar, la disposición de perfeccionar y la convicción de que vamos a vencer. cubadebate.cu A las puertas de una conmemoración trascendente: la celebración del 65 aniversario del triunfo de la Revolución, Cuba despedirá el año con la alegría que ni los peores vendavales de la naturaleza o el Imperio han podido arrebatarnos. °Vamos a celebrar nuestra voluntad de cambiar lo que debe ser cambiado para mantener y superar las conquistas sociales que la Revolución convirtió en derechos del pueblo!
(2023-12-23). Reportan protestas en Argentina contra medidas de Javier Milei. telesurtv.net Según el secretario general de Asociación de Trabajadores del Estado el país está viviendo un ajustazo que recae sobre los trabajadores y jubilados.
(2023-12-23). Aprueban nueva ley de salud pública en el Parlamento cubano. telesurtv.net El proyecto fue aprobado tras un amplio debate sobre las necesidades que trajo el nuevo Código de las Familias en la Isla.
(2023-12-23). Fernanda Vallejos: decreto de Javier Milei es inconstitucional. telesurtv.net La economista recalcó que con las medidas anunciadas por el mandatario se están derogando y modificando más de 300 leyes vigentes.
(2023-12-23). ONU aprueba constitución de Comisión Anticorrupción en Honduras. telesurtv.net La propuesta presentada por la presidenta hondureña Xiomara Castro fue aprobada por el organismo internacional para que António Guterres presida la autoridad anticorrupción internacional en Honduras.
(2023-12-23). TSJ de Bolivia ratifica condena contra Jeanine àÅñez. telesurtv.net La expresidenta boliviana tendrá que cumplir su condena de 10 años de prisión por el caso "Golpe de Estado II".
(2023-12-23). Rusia amenaza con romper relaciones diplomáticas con EE.UU. telesurtv.net El viceministro de Asuntos Exteriores ruso, Serguéi Riabkov afirmó que Rusia no será la que inicie una ruptura de las relaciones con EE.UU.
(2023-12-23). Concluye segundo periodo de sesiones del Parlamento cubano. telesurtv.net El dignatario manifestó que en ocasiones no se menciona el bloqueo como un elemento esencial del conflicto entre Cuba y Estados Unidos.
(2023-12-23). Gobierno español y oposición discuten renovar el ente judicial. telesurtv.net Según medios locales, Sánchez aceptó la propuesta de Feijóo sobre que la Comisión Europea supervise las negociaciones.
(2023-12-23). Turismo internacional sigue como industria de paz. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 dic (RHC) Pese a los conflictos bélicos que acosan al planeta, el turismo continúa hoy como una industria de paz que favorece intercambios, conocimiento cultural y tolerancia, todo ello como barrera a la guerra…
(2023-12-23). Former head of Beijing IP Court sentenced to over 10 years for bribery. ecns.cn Su Chi, former president of the Beijing Intellectual Property Court, was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for the crime of bribery, according to the ruling issued by Beijing No 4 Intermediate People's Court.
(2023-12-23). Indepaz denuncia nueva masacre en Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net Una de las personas asesinadas es el profesor y líder social Jhon Freiman Ulcue junto a su esposa e hija de 15 años.
(2023-12-23). Exmilitar colombiano admite su participación en magnicidio de MoàØse. telesurtv.net El exmilitar colombiano, Mario Antonio Palacios se declaró culpable de conspirar y asaltar la residencia presidencial de Haití para asesinar al expresidente Jovenel Moïse.
(2023-12-23). Cuba continuará intensa ruta parlamentaria en 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 dic (RHC) Tras el análisis crítico de potencialidades para dinamizar la economía y la aprobación de tres proyectos de leyes, la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba, proseguirá su ruta legislativa en 2024.
(2023-12-23). Cubanos residentes en China fomentan vínculos con la isla. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 dic (RHC) Cubanos residentes en China expresaron orgullo por su país natal, instaron a estrechar los vínculos con la isla y rechazaron el bloqueo de Estados Unidos.
(2023-12-23). Felicita Parlamento cubano a los órganos de justicia en su aniversario 50. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 dic (RHC) El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba, Esteban Lazo, felicitó hoy a la Fiscalía General de la República y al Sistema de Tribunales Populares, por el aniversario 50 de su creación…
(2023-12-23). Gobernadora de Santiago de Cuba rinde cuenta de su gestión. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 dic (RHC) Con la presencia de Manuel Marrero Cruz, Primer Ministro de la República, Beatriz Johnson, gobernadora de Santiago de Cuba, reconoció los resultados del territorio, pese los efectos del bloqueo y el impacto de la crisis económica global…
(2023-12-23). Ataque israelí deja al menos 18 muertos en el centro de la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Durante la nueva jornada de bombardeos, Israel atacó una serie de supuestas posiciones del movimiento de resistencia palestino Hamás.
(2023-12-23). Reclamos desde ONU para solución urgente a crisis en Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 dic (RHC) La aprobación por el Consejo de Seguridad de una resolución para el "cese sostenible de hostilidades" junto a los llamados para ampliar la ayuda humanitaria confirma hoy la urgencia de la crisis en Gaza para la ONU…
(2023-12-23). Cuba y Arabia Saudita firman acuerdo para el desarrollo del fútbol en ambos países. cubadebate.cu Oliet Rodríguez, titular de la AFC, y Yasser Al-Misahel, presidente de la SAFF, llegaron a la rúbrica con el objetivo de consolidar y seguir desarrollando una estrecha relación de trabajo, compartir recursos y experiencias, y cooperar bilateralmente.
(2023-12-23). Senadores de EE.UU. piden a Biden detener envío de armas a Haití. telesurtv.net Los legisladores estadounidenses expresaron una profunda preocupación por la situación en Haití.
(2023-12-23). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net A más de 70 días de los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza y Cisjordania, las autoridades palestinas han registrado más de 20.000 personas asesinadas…
(2023-12-23). Rusia dona 20 toneladas de ayuda humanitaria al pueblo de Gaza. telesurtv.net Según el comunicado, un avión tipo Il-76 partió con medicina, ropa, alimentos y otros insumos.
(2023-12-23). Aumentan a 20.057 los muertos por ataques del Ejército de Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net En las últimas 48 horas, se reportaron 390 muertos y 734 heridos en la Franja de Gaza.
(2023-12-23). Nota informativa del Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Ministros ha decidido disponer el receso laboral con pago del salario, el miércoles 3 de enero de 2024, como justo reconocimiento al esfuerzo realizado por nuestro pueblo en el año 2023 y con el objetivo de propiciar el descanso de los trabajadores.
(2023-12-23). El tiempo: Algunas lluvias en zonas de la costa norte. cubadebate.cu Estará parcialmente nublado en gran parte del país, con nublados y aislados chubascos ocasionales en zonas de la costa norte. En el resto del territorio nacional las lluvias serán escasas.
(2023-12-23). Asesinan a un Cacique de un pueblo indígena en Brasil. telesurtv.net El homicidio ocurrió mientras el líder indígena estaba manejando motocicleta, dos motociclistas lo interceptaron y abrieron fuego para huir del lugar.
(2023-12-23). Mantienen en alerta por lluvias a cuatro provincias dominicanas. telesurtv.net El COE mantiene en alerta verde a las provincias María Trinidad Sánchez, Puerto Plata, Hermanas Mirabal y Espaillat.
(2023-12-23). Choque de un autobús y un camión deja tres muertos en Puno, Perú. telesurtv.net El accidente ocurrió cerca de la 01H30 (hora local) de la madrugada a la altura del puente Cañuma.
(2023-12-23). Afghanistan: Los niños y el conflicto armado en el Afganistán – Informe del Secretario General (S/2023/893). reliefweb.int
(2023-12-23). Refugiados palestinos en Siria marchan en solidaridad con Gaza. telesurtv.net Los participantes en la marcha mostraron desacuerdo con el derramamiento de sangre de sus compatriotas en Gaza.
(2023-12-23). Asesinan a un alcalde colombiano en el departamento del Cauca. telesurtv.net La senadora indígena, Aida Quilcué condenó el asesinato a tiros del alcalde de la localidad de Guachené, Elmer Abonía Rodríguez.
(2023-12-23). Tiroteo deja un fallecido en la ciudad de New York, EE.UU. telesurtv.net En el presunto acto perpetrado por pandillas, otros tres hombres resultaron heridos.
(2023-12-23). Presidente de México inaugura Tren Interoceánico. telesurtv.net La ceremonia tuvo lugar en la estación Salina Cruz.
(2023-12-23). OMS alerta sobre aumento de contagios de la Covid 19 en un mes. telesurtv.net El aumento del 52 por ciento de los casos de la Covid-19 contrasta con la disminución de las muertes en comparación a la fecha del 23 de octubre al 19 de noviembre.
(2023-12-23). Congreso de Brasil aprueba proyecto de presupuesto para 2024. telesurtv.net Para lograr el objetivo de equilibrar las cuentas públicas del 2024, el Gobierno de Lula buscará 34.564 millones de dólares en ingresos extraordinarios.
(2023-12-23). Qué trae la prensa cubana, sábado 23 de diciembre de 2023. cubadebate.cu
(2023-12-23). Imperial Conquest: America's "Long War" against Humanity. Worldwide Militarization. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca The world is at the crossroads of the most serious crisis in modern history. The US has embarked on a military adventure, "a long war", which threatens the future of humanity.
(2023-12-23). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years in 2003.
(2023-12-23). Video: Fake Pandemic Triggers Worldwide Economic and Social Collapse. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-23). Made in the USA. counterpunch.org So much of Gaza has been disfigured by Israeli/US bombs that it is now a different color from space. A New York Times determined that Israel routinely dropped 2,000 lbs. bombs in the area south of Wadi Gaza, the place the IDF had repeatedly ordered civilians in Gaza to move to for safety. The US-made MK-84 2,000-pound bomb can leave craters 60 feet deep and create blastwaves capable of killing and maiming people up to 3,000 feet away. The NYT report concluded that the IDF dropped at least 200 such bombs in southern Gaza, where "even for those who followed every evacuation order, there was still no safety to be fo…
(2023-12-23). City of Sydney Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). Oppenheimer, atomic bombings and the ethical responsibility of scientists. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). Labor's new punitive refugee laws criticised. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-23). Tamil refugees hope to ask Richard Marles for permanent visas. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). Housing activists organise national day of action for public housing, rent controls. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). How can we build the movement for the liberation of Palestine? greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). Katoomba rallies for Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). Mainstream media's Israel bias comes under pressure. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). Mardi Gras AGM votes to tear up deal with NSW Police. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). NUS votes to support a free Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). Pro-Palestine protesters say Thales has no social licence. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). Residents want council to support Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). Supreme Court overturns aspects of NSW's anti-protest laws. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). WestCONnex delivers traffic chaos and resident outrage as Rozelle Interchange opens. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). Monday 12/25: Sacramento: No Christmas during Genocide: A vigil demanding an end to the bombing of Gaza. indybay.org West Steps, State Capitol | 1315 10th St | Sacramento, CA…
(2023-12-23). Thursday 12/28: Stop Travis: No US Weapons for Genocide. indybay.org Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA | Rally, plus: Main Gate, Travis AFB | Air Base Parkway & Parker Rd. | Park and Gather at Commercial Center to left of Air Base Pkway & Parker Rd.
(2023-12-23). Saturday 12/23: San Diego: All Out For Gaza! indybay.org 6th and Laurel | San Diego…
(2023-12-23). Birteksen Union President Mehmet Tàºrkmen in Turkey Appeals for World Support for Levis Workers. indybay.org Levis workers in Turkey have come under a vicious attack by the company and police because they want an independent union to represent them. The union has called for an international day of action at all Levis stores in the world…
(2023-12-23). Saturday 1/13: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: The Feminist Subversion of the Economy. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2023-12-23). We can either have billionaires or democracy. Not both. indybay.org Political debate on wealth redistribution is a fight for fairness | Call it socialism – as the wealthy GOP does – or call it progressive taxation or economic justice. It doesn't matter; the nation's fiscal conservatives will demonize any idea of redistributing wealth and try to stoke unfounded fears of creeping communism no matter what specific language we use around fairness.
(2023-12-23). Report Finds Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Deputies Most Likely to Stop Black People. indybay.org SACRAMENTO, DEC 21, 2023—Today, the ACLU of Northern California and Catalyst California (formerly Advancement Project California) released "Reimagining Community Safety: Sacramento County," which exposes racial disparities in traffic enforcement conducted by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office.
(2023-12-23). Saturday 12/23: Sacramento Run/Walk for Palestine. indybay.org 1725 L St. | Sacramento, CA…
(2023-12-23). Friday 12/22: Silent Vigil for Peace on Earth. indybay.org Corner of El Camino Real & Embarcadero Road | Palo Alto, CA…
(2023-12-23). Friday 12/22: Santa Cruz: Carol for a Ceasefire. indybay.org 1550 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2023-12-23). Monday 12/25: Gays Displaying 50 Ft. Rainbow Flag at St. Mary's on Christmas Thanking Pope. indybay.org 1111 Gough Street at Geary Blvd.
(2023-12-23). Sign the Petition: End Seaside PD Brutality Against Youth. indybay.org Sign the petition here: www.change.org/p/end-seaside-pd-brutality-against-youth…
(2023-12-23). Saturday 12/23: SF: Paint Tears for Palestine. indybay.org Japantown Peace Plaza | San Francisco, CA…
(2023-12-23). Friday 12/29: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org
(2023-12-23). Monday 12/25: Webinar: Christmas is Canceled: What Would Jesus Do for Palestine? indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-23). Saturday 12/23: Petaluma: Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Corner of Petaluma Blvd and East Washington | Petaluma, CA…
(2023-12-23). Tuesday 12/26: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2023-12-23). Friday 12/29: Action Hour — Ceasefire Now. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-23). Biden Administration Moves to Protect Old-Growth Forests. indybay.org Environmental Groups Welcome Needed Action on Old Growth, Urge Future Action on Mature Forests…
(2023-12-23). Lawsuit: Huge California Reservoir Proposal Threatens River, Climate, Fish. indybay.org WOODLAND, Calif., December 20, 2023 — Conservation and environmental justice groups filed a legal challenge today to the largest reservoir project approved in California in decades. The Sites Reservoir would harm the Sacramento River ecosystem, threaten already imperiled fish species, and release greenhouse gas pollution, today's lawsuit says.
(2023-12-23). Wednesday 1/24: Drought, Atmospheric Rivers and Floods, Oh My! indybay.org Webinar over Zoom…
(2023-12-23). Wednesday 2/7: Microplastics? Macro Problems. indybay.org Webinar over Zoom. Register through Eventbrite.
(2023-12-23). Wednesday 1/31: Reading Circle: The Palestinian Struggle for Self-Determination. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St (near Ellis), SF | Also on Zoom | Register: bit.ly/PalestinianStruggleReadingCircle (or scan QR code in the image)…
(2023-12-23). JBLM Police Mock The Death Of Manny Ellis. indybay.org No Justice, No Peace. – JBLM Police / Directorate of Emergency Services A Corrupt and Violent Organization.
(2023-12-23). Homeless deaths on the streets surge in 2023. indybay.org The Dead Can't Dance Or Sing Anymore:…
(2023-12-23). Argentina: Documento leído en Plaza de Mayo en manifestación del 20 de diciembre. indybay.org
(2023-12-23). Sunday 12/24: Oakland: Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org in front of Cathedral of Christ, 2121 Harrison Ave, Oakland, CA…
(2023-12-23). Sunday 12/24: Watsonville: Don't Feed the War Machine! indybay.org 1992 Main St, Watsonville…
(2023-12-23). FOR LIFE, AGAINST DEATH! COSMOPOLITAN LEFT INSTEAD OF ANTI-ZIONIST CROSS-FRONT. indybay.org An analysis from german comrades on Middle-East war, left, islamism and violence…
(2023-12-23). US group urges ICC to probe Israel's military top brass for war crimes. presstv.ir A US-based rights group has officially called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to prosecute a list of 40 senior Israeli commanders for war crimes over their involvement in the occupying regime's genocide of Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-23). Pro-Palestine demonstrators rally in Australia's Melbourne to demand Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Thousands march in Melbourne to express solidarity with Palestinians and demand Gaza ceasefire.
(2023-12-23). 'Jews for Palestine' holds rally in Brooklyn, demanding Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir The 'Jews for Palestine' holds a rally in Brooklyn, calling for ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-23). Yemenis rally in solidarity with Palestine, vow to respond to any US aggression. presstv.ir Thousands of Yemenis have taken to the streets across the country to express solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, vow to answer back any US strike.
(2023-12-23). US military support for Israel unwavering. presstv.ir The Israeli killing machine has continued its assault on the besieged Gaza Strip, with the regime forces boasting about how they have struck 300 targets in 24 hours, which included a series of hospitals and homes.
(2023-12-23). Israel killed hundreds in Gaza in 48 hours: Health ministry. presstv.ir Israel's relentless bombardment of Gaza has killed 390 people in two days.
(2023-12-23). Elite Israeli forces give up 'death trap' Gaza quarter after heavy losses: Report. presstv.ir Elite Israeli forces reportedly give up control of a neighborhood in the Gaza City after suffering heavy losses there.
(2023-12-23). Yemen attacks cripple Israeli port's operations: Report. presstv.ir Ansarullah's attacks reportedly cripple operations at the port of Eilat at the southern tip of the occupied Palestinian territories.
(2023-12-23). Iraqi resistance hits target in Israeli settlement of 'Eilat'. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it has stricken a target in the city of Umm Rashrash, also known as Eilat, in the southern part of Occupied Palestine in retaliation for Israel's genocidal war in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-23). Israel's targeting of Palestinian medical facilities 'unprecedented' in history. presstv.ir The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) denounced Israel's persistent attacks on Palestinian health workers and facilities in the besieged Gaza Strip as "unprecedented major crimes" in the history of warfare.
(2023-12-23). Israel trying to 'deport Gazans en masse,' UN expert warns. presstv.ir The Israeli regime is trying to 'deport the majority of the civilian population en masse' as part of its plan to 'permanently alter' the composition of Gaza's population, a UN expert has warned.
(2023-12-23). UNSC passes resolution demanding more Gaza aid deliveries. presstv.ir The resolution calls for "unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance at scale" and the creation of "conditions for a sustainable cessation of hostilities."
(2023-12-23). UN chief blasts Israeli war for stonewalling aid deliveries to Gaza. presstv.ir The UN chief denounces the Israeli regime's ongoing genocidal war against Gaza over its blocking the transfer of humanitarian aid to the besieged territory.
(2023-12-23). Dec. 22: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid the Israeli regime's genocidal war on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian and regional resistance groups continue their operations against the regime. Here is what happened on December 22…
(2023-12-23). Yemen: Anti-Israel operations to intensify if Gaza aggression doesn't end. presstv.ir The Yemeni defense minister says the country's armed forces will intensify their strikes if Israel doesn't put an end to its military aggression and all-out blockade against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-23). Dozens killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza after UN approves aid resolution. presstv.ir Palestinian authorities are reporting heavy Israel shelling in several cities in Gaza hours after world powers demanded more aid be allowed into the besieged Palestinian territory.
(2023-12-23). Israel used one of its most destructive bombs in south Gaza: Report. presstv.ir Israel has used one of its biggest and most destructive bombs in an area designated safe for civilians in southern Gaza, a report says.
(2023-12-23). Hamas: Gallant's assassination threat shows defeat of Zionists. presstv.ir Hamas has dismissed the latest threats by Israeli minister of military affairs Yoav Gallant against the group, saying they represent the disgraceful defeat of Zionists in the war on Gaza.
(2023-12-23). Almost all Saudi nationals oppose Arab ties with Israel, poll finds. presstv.ir A new survey has found that 96 percent of Saudi Arabian citizens want Arab countries to cut all types of ties with Israel in response to the occupying regime's war on Gaza.
(2023-12-23). Iran: UN resolution on more Gaza aid deliveries 'positive but insufficient'. presstv.ir Iran has welcomed the UN Security Council resolution for increased Gaza aid delivery, but said it is not enough to ease the misery of Palestinian people.
(2023-12-23). Funeral held for five Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp. presstv.ir People in the West Bank hold a funeral for five Palestinians killed in an Israeli raid on the Nur Shams refugee camp.
(2023-12-23). UN Security Council voices 'alarm' at rising violence in Sudan. presstv.ir The United Nations Security Council has voiced "alarm" at mounting violence in Sudan, as the ongoing civil war in the country has displaced over seven million civilians.
(2023-12-23). Hundreds rally in protest over Serbia's 'illegitimate' vote results. presstv.ir Serbian citizens rally once again in the capital Belgrade to protest against alleged voter fraud following calls by the main opposition camp to protest the weekend's election results…
(2023-12-23). Russian official says apartment complex on fire after Ukraine's shelling in Donetsk. presstv.ir An official in Russian-controlled Donetsk says Ukraine fired shells that hit an apartment complex in Donetsk city on Tuesday.
(2023-12-23). US, Europe plan to seize Russia's $300 billion in assets: Report. presstv.ir The Biden administration is showing favor in seizing over $300 billion in assets the Russian central bank has set aside in Western financial institutions.
(2023-12-23). Hundreds evacuated as flash floods hit northeastern Australia. presstv.ir Hundreds evacuated as flood disaster unfolds in northeastern Australia.
(2023-12-23). Hundreds of farmers, tractors descend on Berlin to protest planned subsidy cuts. presstv.ir Thousands of angry German farmers with hundreds of tractors descend on Berlin to protest against planned subsidy cuts for agricultural diesel and the road tax for farming vehicles.
(2023-12-23). At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake. presstv.ir At least 118 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China.
(2023-12-23). Heavy rain prompts evacuations, road closures in Southern Californias. presstv.ir Heavy rain and flooding led to road closures and evacuations in southern California.
(2023-12-23). Iran to Russia: No compromise on territorial integrity. presstv.ir Hossein Amir-Abdollahian made the remark in a phone call with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
(2023-12-23). Hamburg fish market, streets flooded by Storm Zoltan. presstv.ir Streets in Hamburg's waterfront have been submerged following a storm surge.
(2023-12-23). Iraq's Islamic resistance says hit Israeli target in Mediterranean Sea. presstv.ir Iraqi resistance fighters say they have targeted an Israeli gas rig in the Mediterranean Sea in support of the Palestinian people.
(2023-12-23). More shipping firms avoid Red Sea despite US promises. presstv.ir More shipping firms have decided to avoid the Red Sea although the US has created a naval coalition purportedly aimed to safeguard shipping after Yemen's retaliatory attacks on Israel-linked vessels.
(2023-12-23). Al-Wefaq: Bahrain joining US-led coalition betrayal of Palestinian cause. presstv.ir Bahrain's opposition group al-Wefaq Society has denounced the Al Khalifah regime's decision to join the US-led maritime task forces in the Red Sea as a "betrayal of the Palestinian cause."
(2023-12-23). Ayatollah Khamenei: Usurping Zionist regime will be eradicated. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei says he is confident the Palestinian people will triumph and Israel will be eradicated.
(2023-12-23). Ayatollah Khamenei: Usurping Zionist regime will be eradicated. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei says the Palestinian people will triumph and Israel will be eradicated, hailing the people of aza and its fighters for standing "like a rock".
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(2023-12-23). Teaching Hatred And Normalizing Violence Against Palestinians. popularresistance.org Since Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, there have been numerous Western officials publicly decrying school textbooks in Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) and how they instill violence against settlers, occupiers, and the Zionist entity. The officials rely in their outcries on reports by a liberal institute that defames Palestinian textbooks, while aggrandizing Zionist entity's textbooks as harbingers for peace. Simultaneously, since the Al-Aqsa Flood, there have been numerous videos circulating showing young settlers not only being apathetic to the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza (when the time of writing, it has surpassed…
nationofchange.org (2023-12-23). The profiteers of war: Companies fueling the Israeli assault on Gaza
The U.S. government has facilitated the transfer of an immense array of weaponry to Israel. In the initial month-and-a-half following the October 7 declaration of war, over 15,000 bombs and 50,000 artillery shells made their way into Israeli hands. The secrecy shrouding these transfers highlights the sensitive nature of this support, a topic often left out of public discourse and congressional oversight.
(2023-12-23). Gaza facing a Christmas genocide. electronicintifada.net Churches, church hospitals and cultural centers have all been targeted endangering the existence of one of the world's oldest Christian communities.
(2023-12-23). Human Rights Groups Demand ICC Issue Arrest Warrants On Israeli Officials. popularresistance.org Hundreds of human rights organizations and activists issued a joint call on Wednesday, December 20 asking the International Criminal Court (ICC) to immediately issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials accused of being involved in the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. | Addressed to Karim Khan KC, the ICC prosecutor, the letter underlines that the warrants are necessary to prevent the "continuing commission by Israeli officials of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes against Palestinians." | The letter was written in support of the three Palestinian human rights groups, Al-Haq, Al-Mezan Center for H…
pna.gov.ph (2023-12-23). Angelina Jolie decries global injustice"40% of those killed are innocent children. Whole families are being murdered. While the world watches and with the active support of many governments, millions of Palestinian civilians – children, women, families – are being collectively punished and dehumanized, all while being deprived food, medicine and humanitarian aid against international law," she said. | | She added: "By refusing to demand a humanitarian cease-fire and blocking the UN Security Council from imposing one on both parties, world leaders are complicit in these crimes."
(2023-12-23). Washington & CNN Are Setting Up Iran for Attack. thealtworld.com The Hypocrisy of Washington and the presstitutes is outrageous. The lie machines are content with Washington supplying the bombs, missiles, and protection for Israel's Genocide of the Palestinians but sees evil in Iran helping the Houthis, the people on whom Washington sicced the Saudis. | Don't you just love the names Washington puts on its military operations. All the warships Washington has po…
english.almayadeen.net (2023-12-23). IOF killings of Palestinian children in West Bank occur with impunityHuman rights organizations warn that Israeli occupation forces encounter minimal accountability, if any, for the killing of Palestinian children during raids in the West Bank.
(2023-12-23). Iraqi Resistance Drone Strikes 'Israeli' Port of Eilat. orinocotribune.com The Islamic Resistance of Iraq announced that it had attacked the port city of Eilat in southern "Israel," and that the attack was in response to the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people carried out by the Israeli regime. | On Friday, December 22, the Iraqi Resistance announced through a statement, "In line with our approach to resisting the occupation, in support of our people in Gaza, and in response to the massacres committed by the usurping entity against Palestinian civilians, including children, women and the elderly, the Mujahideen of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq has hit a target in Umm al-Rashrash…
asianimage.co.uk (2023-12-23). They want you to move on from the Gaza massacres – Why we won't
This movement is Palestinian-led with the objective of giving the Palestinian people the same rights as the rest of humanity. | | The movement was inspired by the South African Anti-Apartheid movement and aims to pressure Israel to comply with international law.
(2023-12-23). New York City: Monday global strikes for Palestine. workers.org New York City The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) has called for global strikes to take on Mondays until the Zionist aggression and genocide against the Palestinian people ends. They stated, "The duty today for all the free people of the world, especially the sons and daughters . . . |
(2023-12-23). New York City: Monday global strikes for Palestine. iacenter.org By Toni Arenstein December 22, 2023 New York City The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) has called for global strikes to take on Mondays until the Zionist aggression and genocide against the Palestinian people ends. They stated, "The duty today for all the free people of the world, especially the sons and daughters of the Arab nation, is to escalate pressure and protest using all means of struggle and its forms and tools, to strike the interests of the forces of aggression, besiege their embassies and bases and prevent financial and military support to the Zionist entity that slaughters and bes…
(2023-12-23). Palestine accuses Israel of exploiting war on Gaza 'to seize control of the Al-Aqsa Mosque'. muslimmirror.com RAMALLAH, Palestine : The Palestinian Foreign Ministry accused the Israeli government on Friday of exploiting the world's preoccupation with the Israeli war on Gaza 'to seize control of the Al-Aqsa Mosque' in occupied East Jerusalem. "Israel exploits the preoccupation with the genocide war in Gaza Strip and imposes more Judaization measures against Al-Aqsa Mosque," it …
(2023-12-23). Australia: Labor government representatives promoted at Gaza vigil in Newcastle. wsws.org The promotion of Labor MPs is a warning of the attempts to subordinate opposition to the genocide to the very government backing it.
en.irna.ir (2023-12-23). Hezbollah targets Israeli regime's military locationHezbollah announced in a statement on Friday that it has targeted a military location just outside the occupied Shomera village to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip in their resistance against the Israeli attacks.
news.yahoo.com (2023-12-23). Thousands rally in Yemen against US-led Red Sea operationOperation Prosperity Guardian, which has been initiated by the US, aims to boost the international military presence in the Red Sea following rocket and drone attacks on commercial shipping by the Houthis. | | The Houthis are attacking shipping they see as linked to Israel as part of efforts to support Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
boisestatepublicradio.org (2023-12-23). Why Houthis target shipsHouthi rebels in Yemen vow to continue attacking vessels passing through the Red Sea in response to Israel's war in Gaza.
(2023-12-23). "Stop the Gaza genocide! Build a socialist anti-war movement!"—SEP (Australia) holds well-attended public meeting. wsws.org More than 150 workers and young people joined the meeting to discuss the way forward for the working class in the fight to stop Israel's genocide in Gaza.
(2023-12-23). Melbourne dock protests continue but Australian unions do nothing to oppose Gaza genocide. wsws.org The Maritime Union of Australia is continuing to ensure the orderly loading and unloading of cargo for Zim, an Israeli shipping line that has committed its entire fleet to the Israeli war crimes.
(2023-12-23). Gaza genocide death toll tops 20,000 amid mass starvation. wsws.org The United Nations reported that 93 percent of the population is facing "crisis levels of hunger," while one in four households are facing "catastrophic conditions" of starvation.
(2023-12-23). IYSSE holds rally to mobilize Detroit area Stellantis autoworkers against US-Israeli genocide in Gaza. wsws.org On Thursday, the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) at Wayne State University held a rally at the Stellantis Warren Truck Assembly factory, where their call to mobilize autoworkers against the genocide in Gaza was met with strong support.
(2023-12-23). Attendees at SEP (Australia) meeting against Gaza genocide: "Protesting is not working, we need a revolutionary perspective" wsws.org The meeting "summarised the situation that is occurring in Gaza but placed this in the context of bigger implications of the capitalist crisis and the American war drive globally."
(2023-12-23). Arab Support For The UNSC Resolution On Gaza Was The Only Reason Why Russia Didn't Veto It. thealtworld.com
(2023-12-23). UN Security Council votes to increase Gaza aid, but not for ceasefire. electronicintifada.net US pressure hollowed out resolution by striking call for "cessation of hostilities."
(2023-12-23). Gaza's churches are under attack at Christmas. electronicintifada.net Israel's snipers and warplanes don't spare places of worship.
(2023-12-23). Toronto Picketers At Military Contractor Pratt And Whitney. popularresistance.org On Tuesday morning of December 12, more than two hundred workers and union members from across the Toronto area picketed the Mississauga manufacturing plant of defence contractor Pratt & Whitney Canada. As Israel pursues its deadly assault on Gaza for a third month, the picket lines interrupted business as usual at an aerospace giant that makes engines for aircrafts that the Israeli military is using to carry out its bombing campaign against Palestinian lives and infrastructure. Encountering banners that read "Stop Arming Apartheid" and "Arms Embargo on Israel Now" as they arrived for morning shift, cars wer…
(2023-12-23). ICC Given Names Of 40 Israeli Officers To Investigate For War Crimes. popularresistance.org As the Palestinian death toll from Israel's obliteration of Gaza topped 20,000—mostly women and children—a U.S.-based advocacy group on Tuesday published a list of 40 Israeli military commanders it says are "prime suspects" for international war crimes investigation. | Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN), founded by Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi before his 2018 assassination, said it submitted a dossier on "the officers and commanders responsible for executing Israel's war in Gaza" to the International Criminal Court (ICC). | "These 40 IDF commanders who have been responsible for planning, orde…
(2023-12-23). Bronx protesters chant: 'Same struggle, same fight! Gaza and the Bronx unite!'. iacenter.org By Richie Merino December 21, 2023 Bronx, New York This article is based on a talk given by Richie Merino Dec. 15 at a demonstration in the Bronx, New York. entitled "Gaza and the Bronx Unite, Same Struggle Same Fight." The goal of the protest was to make the connections between the struggles waged in the South Bronx with those waged in Gaza/Occupied Palestine. Organizations involved included the Bronx Antiwar Coalition and the People's Forum. Gaza and the Bronx Unite, Same Struggle Same Fight demonstration Bronx, New York, Dec. 15, 2023. Credit: @SChenHayes on X Today, I want to emphasize the direct connections…
(2023-12-23). US Abstains From UN Gaza Resolution After Lobbying to Weaken It. truthout.org The United States on Friday abstained from voting on a U.N. Security Council resolution that it repeatedly stonewalled and lobbied to weaken in the face of intense international opposition as Israeli forces continue to kill hundreds of Palestinians daily. The newly passed resolution — which was introduced by the United Arab Emirates — calls for "urgent and extended humanitarian pauses and… |
(2023-12-23). 'Patients will die slowly, painfully' as Gaza hospitals stop functioning — WHO. mronline.org he World Health Organization (WHO) says northern Gaza has been left with no functional hospital, and only four operate at a minimum level, providing limited care.
(2023-12-23). Biden Administration's Flawed Response to Yemen Attacks Increases Possibility of Regional War. scheerpost.com By Mitchell Plitnick / Mondoweiss Israel's war on the people of Gaza is gradually seeping out of Israel and Palestine and into the wider region as groups take action in support of the Palestinians. At first, the focus was on Israel's northern border with Lebanon, where exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah have, indeed, been slowly escalating. But …
(2023-12-23). British Elites Have Long Been a Barrier to Peace in the Middle East. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-23). Israel: Starvation Used as Weapon of War in Gaza. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-23). Israel's Killing of Journalists in Gaza 'Unparalleled,' Says Watchdog. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-23). What Would Malcolm X Say About Gaza and Black Resistance in the US Today? truthout.org In deep times of sorrow and catastrophe, some of us flee. We flee either because we don't want to face the weight and ugliness of the horror — willed ignorance — or we flee because we need a reprieve. I find myself needing a reprieve, though I'm by no means beyond the trappings of the former. There are other times when I seek out the wisdom of those human beings who refused to turn their faces… |
(2023-12-23). Egypt and Iran to discuss situation in Gaza. plenglish.com During a phone talk, the two leaders debated on the war in Gaza and "followed up on discussions to tackle down on outstanding issues between the two nations," an official statement said. | Raisi also congratulated El-Sisi on his victory in December ¥s elections. | The Egyptian leader on Friday also talked about Gaza with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron. | Both presidents agreed to work for a just solution to the Palestinian cause and urged for avoiding further escalation in the region. | In this regard, the two presidents insisted on solving the Palestinian issue in a sustainable manner by implementin…
(2023-12-23). UN Security Council passes resolution calling for immediate increase in humanitarian aid into Gaza. muslimmirror.com WASHINGTON : The UN Security Council on Friday passed a resolution calling for "urgent steps" to immediately allow "safe, unhindered, and expanded" humanitarian access to Gaza amid the ongoing Israeli offensive on the strip, but with the US again nixing language calling for a cease-fire in the conflict before the vote. After several days of …
uk.news.yahoo.com (2023-12-23). Hundreds attend vigil for dead Palestinian childrenAround 8,000 children have been killed since October 7, Palestinian health authorities estimated. | | The crowds gathered to hold a candlelit vigil outside The Church of Christ the Cornerstone beside a life size nativity scene depicting baby Jesus lying amongst rubble, sing 'ceasefire carols' and listen to poetry by a Palestinian poet who was killed in the bombardment.
english.almayadeen.net (2023-12-23). IOF targeted Gaza churches using coordinates from Congress: PoliticoThe Catholic Relief Services had sent the coordinates of several sites in Gaza to Senate staffers, in an attempt to prevent Israeli strikes on internationally protected sites in the Strip.
(2023-12-23). War on Gaza: Conflict strands chronic disease patients without access to treatment. middleeasteye.net
(2023-12-23). UNRWA director: UNSC resolution on Gaza 'falls well short', ceasefire needed. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-23). Imam Khamenei Lauds "Unparalleled" Palestinian Resilience against Israeli Cruelty. english.almanar.com.lb Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei applauded on Saturday the Palestinian people for their resistance against the Israeli aggression, saying that the Palestinian greatest achievement in Gaza was infliction of disgrace on the US and Britain. In a meeting with thousands of people from the Iranian provinces of Kerman and …
(2023-12-23). Day 78: Gaza Resistance Still Steady Despite Israeli Carpet Bombing. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli occupation continues its deadly bombardment of Gaza as the Palestinian resistance shows ultimate levels of resilience and courage on day 78 of the brutal aggression. Al-Qassam and Al-Quds Brigades, the military wings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad resistance movements said their fighters have been engaging Israeli occupation forces in several areas across the Gaza …
(2023-12-23). Letters to the Canary: Just Stop Oil, BBC coverage of Gaza, and a Christmas poem. thecanary.co The Canary is excited to share the latest edition of our letters page. This is where we publish people's responses to the news and politics, or anything else they want to get off their chest. We've now opened the letters page up so anyone can submit a contribution. As always, if you'd like to subscribe to the Canary — …
(2023-12-23). IDF's actions in Gaza reflect Israeli army's brutal roots. youtube.com Explore the dark history of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
(2023-12-23). oPt: Gaza Strip Targeted Analysis (December 21, 2023). reliefweb.int
(2023-12-23). oPt: Hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel | Flash Update #76. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-23). Palestinian resistance leader: 'We salute the fighters of our nation'. iacenter.org December 22, 2023 Martyr Izz El-Din Al-Qassam spokesperson Abu Obeida, from Hamas — Islamic Resistance Movement — made the following statement on Dec. 21, 2023, which was published on Resistance News Network. Seventy-six days have passed since the beginning of the Al-Aqsa Flood battle and the barbaric Zionist terrorist aggression on our people in the Gaza Strip, and the enemy continues to commit war crimes recorded in the history of crimes against humanity. Our fighters in the field are still confronting the aggression and fighting the trembling criminal enemy, inflicting heavy losses on its soldiers,…
(2023-12-23). WRAPUP 5-Fighting rages in northern Gaza after U.N. stops short of ceasefire call. devdiscourse.com Israel battled Hamas militants on Saturday in pursuit of its elusive goal of full control of northern Gaza, after the U.N. Security Council appealed for more aid for the Palestinian enclave but stopped short of demanding a ceasefire. Thick smoke hung over the northern town of Jabalia – which is also home to Gaza's largest refugee camp – and residents reported persistent aerial bombardment and shelling from Israeli tanks, which they said had moved further into the town.
tehrantimes.com (2023-12-23). Peaceful IranIn an analysis, the Iran newspaper discussed Iran's efforts to stop the Gaza war and wrote: The efforts to immediately stop the current war and evaluate new regional polarizations against the Zionist regime cannot be seen without Tehran's special actions.
(2023-12-23). Netanyahu thanks Biden for U.N. stand, says Israel will press Gaza war. devdiscourse.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin voiced appreciation in a call with U.S. Joe Biden on Saturday for the U.S. stand at the U.N. Security Council, Netanyahu's office said in a statement, apparently referring to the forum's discussions of the Gaza war.
(2023-12-23). Letters to the Canary: Just Stop Oil, BBC coverage of Gaza, and a Christmas poem. thecanary.co
(2023-12-23). Netherlands stands for 8,000 massacred Palestinian babies in touching gesture. ummid.com In a touching display of solidarity, the Olive Tree Planting Foundation under the patronage of Esther van der Most Thursday December 20, 2023 mobilised at the iconic Binnenrotte Square in Rotterdam over 8,000 pairs of shoes each symbolizing a Palestinian child killed by the Israeli Occupation Forces in Gaza.
(2023-12-23). US again stops UNSC from taking Gaza ceasefire resolution. ummid.com Continuing its support for the Israeli massacre of Palestinians, the United States once again stopped the UN Security Council from taking a resolution demanding ceasefire and end of the inhuman Zionist offensive in Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-23). UN Security Council passes resolution calling for immediate increase in humanitarian aid into Gaza. muslimmirror.com WASHINGTON : The UN Security Council on Friday passed a resolution calling for "urgent steps" to immediately allow "safe, unhindered, and expanded" humanitarian access to Gaza amid the ongoing Israeli offensive on the strip, but with the US again nixing language calling for a cease-fire in the conflict before the vote. After several days of …
(2023-12-23). Twitter/X censors Susan Sarandon's support for protest demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. wsws.org X (formerly Twitter) has censored a post by actress Susan Sarandon for supporting a peaceful protest in New York City on Thursday to demand an end to the US-backed Israeli war in Gaza, which has killed 20,000 Palestinians since October 7. The reason given was that it was a violation of the platform's "rules against violent speech."
(2023-12-23). A day in the life of a mother and child in Gaza. mondoweiss.net It seems almost assured we will not survive the bombings directed at us from every direction. If we don't, I hope someone will appreciate and comprehend the hell my child and I went through in our last days.
(2023-12-23). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 78: UNSC resolution criticized as 'meaningless,' hundreds of thousands evacuate central Gaza. mondoweiss.net While Palestine's envoy to the UN says that the Security Council resolution is a step in the right direction, others have called it "toothless" and "utterly meaningless" to civilians in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel continues its military raids into Jenin.
(2023-12-23). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 76: Extrajudicial Killings of Men in Front of Their Families in Gaza. scheerpost.com IDF in Shuja'iyya neighborhood in Gaza. Photo from Flickr by Chic Bee from December 7, 2023. | By Leila Warah / Casualties : | 19,650+ killed* and at least 53,000 wounded in the Gaza Strip. | 303 Palestinians killed in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem | Israel revises its estimated Octob…
(2023-12-23). Palestinian Activist Tied Up, Beaten, And Arrested By Israeli Forces. popularresistance.org On Monday morning in the occupied West Bank, just over 15 people of all ages, many still in their pajamas, were piled into Laila al Waraa's living room in Aida refugee camp, Bethlehem. | While the little room belonging to the 69-year-old family matriarch was accustomed to large gatherings, this time was different. | It was about 5: 00 in the morning, and everyone was trying to piece together what had happened hours before when the Israeli military conducted yet another overnight raid on the refugee camp. | Around 3: 00 a.m., the Israeli army loudly and without warning broke into her house, where she, her 20-year-ol…
(2023-12-23). Canada: Death toll surges to 7 from cantaloupe salmonella outbreak. plenglish.com The agency says there have so far been 164 lab-confirmed cases of salmonella in eight provinces linked to Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes. | Quebec has been hardest hit, with 111 of those cases. There have also been illnesses in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador. | The majority of people who became sick are children aged five and younger and adults aged 65 and older. | The agency says 61 people have been hospitalized. | It says if people have fresh or frozen cantaloupe at home and they are unsure what brand the fruit is, they s…
(2023-12-23). Mbale police arrest suspected mastermind of number plate thefts. independent.co.ug Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In Mbale City, the police have apprehended a man suspected to be the ringleader behind the theft of motor vehicle number plates in the city and its environs. The suspect Abdullah Manira,36, was captured at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital. He was lured there under the pretense that his wife had been …
(2023-12-23). Wakley Prize Essay] Learned helplessness. thelancet.com It was my first job after medical school, and I barely lasted a week. I started work as a house officer at a state-owned hospital in southwest Nigeria a couple of years ago after graduating from medical school. My first posting was to the obstetrics and gynaecology unit. Part of my role there was to see all the new patients presenting to the department and then inform my senior colleagues about them.
(2023-12-23). Pregnancy, flu and importance of vaccination. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that when mothers receive the flu vaccine, their babies experience fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits for the flu, particularly if the baby is under 3 months old or born to a mother who received the vaccine in the third trimester. Pregnant women are among those at higher risk of complications of severe illness from flu infection. Dr. Thomas Howell Jr., an OB-GYN at Mayo Clinic Health…
(2023-12-23). Clinical trial finds cell therapy improves quality of life in advanced heart failure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Stem cell-based therapy improved quality of life for patients with advanced heart failure, Mayo Clinic researchers and international collaborators discovered in a late-stage multinational clinical trial. In one of the largest studies of cell intervention after a heart attack, patients reported their daily hardship lessened when stem cells optimized for heart repair supplemented standard of care. This clinical study further documented lower death and hospitalization rates among those treated with cell therapy….
(2023-12-23). Gansu hospital introduces surgical robot for minimally invasive surgery. ecns.cn The first domestically produced surgical robot, da Vinci Xi, was recently introduced at the Gansu Branch of the Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center in Lanzhou, Gansu province, marking a breakthrough for the hospital in minimally invasive surgery.
(2023-12-23). Hezbollah bids farewell to Martyr All the Way to Al-Quds Abdul Aziz Meslmani in the southern town of Shaaitiya. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-23). Hezbollah fighters strike the deployment of the Israeli soldiers in the vicinity of Birket Risha occupation site with appropriate weapons: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-23). Hezbollah fighters bombard a gathering of Israeli infantry in Tayhat Hill and Mount Nothor: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-23). Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah speaks Wednesday, January 3, 2024, on the martyrdom anniversary of Hajj Qassem Suleimani and Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-23). How Hezbollah Preemptive Strikes Frustrated Israeli Scheme to Attack Lebanon: Video. english.almanar.com.lb In light of the military escalation on Lebanon southern borders with occupied Palestine, the Western media concentrated on the possible repercussions of this escalation. The British paper, The Guardian, reported rising fears of an all-out confrontation between Hezbollah and the Israeli enemy. In an article, the newspaper mentioned that, after Hamas Movement carried out Operation …
(2023-12-23). Nuclear Made Historical Entry Into Energy Transition At COP28. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The agreement by close to two hundred countries that they should transition away from burning the fossil fuels that are warming the planet overshadowed the call for nuclear energy. With most of the delegates at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) settling down, parties like Uganda have to further …
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cleft lip and palate repair. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm pregnant with my second child. During the 20-week anatomy scan, my obstetrician detected my baby has a cleft lip. Does this mean my baby also has a cleft palate? How and when is a cleft lip or cleft palate corrected? ANSWER: Cleft lip and cleft palate are openings or splits in the upper lip, the roof of the mouth — called the palate — or both. Cleft lip and cleft palate…
(2023-12-23). Ukraine War Day #668: Dear Santa, I Need F-16's — Part II. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com Dear Readers: | Continuing my review Where we left off: ‚We wer…
(2023-12-23). PUMA withdraws its sponsorship of Israeli football. pressenza.com BDS achieved a major victory: PUMA was forced to drop its sponsorship of the Israel Football Association. | The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI), a founding part of the BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) movement, welcomes the news that PUMA will not renew its contract with the Israel Football Association (IFA). | PUMA has been the target of a global BDS campaign since 2018 for its support of Israeli apartheid that oppresses millions of Palestinians. The IFA runs and supports the maintenance of teams in illegal Israeli settlements on stolen Palestinian land. | Leak…
(2023-12-23). Samsung Galaxy S24 advanced AI features, specs leaked. ummid.com Samsung is launching its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered smartphone Galaxy S24 at 'Samsung Galaxy Unpacked' event on January 18, 2024, the phone maker has officially confirmed.
(2023-12-23). Civil Service Lawyers Accused of Trying to Scupper Schools Trans Guidance With Leak Claiming "High Risk of Successful Legal Challenge" dailysceptic.org Civil service lawyers have been accused of trying to scupper Kemi Badenoch's schools trans guidance following a leak which claimed the guidance has a "high risk of successful legal challenge".
(2023-12-23). UAE Provides 100 tonnes of food supplies through the World Food Programme to support Sudanese refugees in South Sudan. reliefweb.int Countries: South Sudan, Sudan, United Arab Emirates | Source: Government of the United Arab Emirates | The UAE dispatched a plane to the Republic of South Sudan carrying 100 tonnes of food supplies to provide essential humanitarian needs to the Sudanese refugees in South Sudan. | His Excellency Sultan Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for International Development Affairs, highlighted that sending aid to the Republic of South Sudan through the World Food Programme for distribution amongst refugees is part of the UAE's extensive humanitarian assistance endeavors, which include several neighboring…
(2023-12-23). UN Women programming supports refugees worldwide. reliefweb.int Countries: Bangladesh, Jordan, Myanmar, South Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Uganda, World | Source: UN Women | UN Women works around the world with local partners and other UN agencies, including UNHCR, to ensure that programming for refugees takes gender into account, enhancing women's leadership and self-reliance in displacement settings. | UN Women facilitates displaced women's access to training, livelihood opportunities, and leadership positions. During the recent
(2023-12-23). U.S. CBP arrested over 59K Salvadoran immigrants in 2023. plenglish.com In November, the number of migrants arrested soared to 7,389 with irregular immigration status. | Actions taken by the U.S. Border Patrol (CBP), however, were far from the figure of 2022, when 85,152 Salvadorans were detained and prosecuted for their irregular status. | The newspaper also indicated that the toll of arrests in past November was only 1.9% more than the number of apprehensions in October, and 2% less than the number of apprehensions in September. | The trend of more than 6,000 Salvadorans apprehended per month has been kept during the last four months, according to the report. | Salvadoran migration…
(2023-12-23). Migrants wage 7th hunger strike at Tacoma detention center. iacenter.org By Jim McMahan December 22, 2023 Tacoma, Washington Detainees at the NorthWest Detention Center (NWDC) in Tacoma are waging their seventh hunger strike against intolerable conditions this year. The migrant workers are imprisoned at a facility owned by the huge Geo corporation, which operates prisons for profit. Outside the Northwest Detention Center, Tacoma, Washington, Dec. 17, 2023. Credit: Jim McMahan Strikers at the NWDC have numbered from a few to over 100, and as of this writing they are in their 37th day! They are demanding to be released, although that often means deportation. Demonstrators outside are de…
(2023-12-23). Social Democrats and Christian Democrats agree a coalition in Hesse with a declaration of war on refugees. wsws.org The agreement between the parties has so little to offer in terms of a social perspectives and future projects that it appeals to the worst xenophobia…
(2023-12-23). Chile. 116 years since the massacre at the Santa María school in Iquique: trade unionists stage a sit-in at the Army Commander-in-Chief's Office. pressenza.com "We have pure reasons, we have why to fight". | Luis Advis | On 21 December 1907, 116 years ago, thousands of striking saltpeter workers and their families were killed by the Chilean army. In the massacre at the Santa María school in Iquique, Chilean, Peruvian, Bolivian, and other workers of different nationalities fell under the blast of the oligarchy and British colonialism. | Seven years after the massacre, the anarchist Antonio Ramón Ramón tried to execute General Silva Renard, who led the massacre in which his brother Manuel Vaca was killed. Ramón Ramón was captured and imprisoned and died a decade later.
(2023-12-23). Milei declares war on Argentine working class with presidential decree. peoplesdispatch.org Milei pushed forward more than 11 labor laws and modified 20 aspects of the Labor Contract Law. It will now be cheaper to fire, protests are restricted if not banned, and precariousness will be the order of the day.
(2023-12-23). Milei declares war on Argentine working class with presidential decree. peoplesdispatch.org The Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) 70/2023 announced by President Javier Milei on Wednesday December 20, proposes significant changes to the country's labor regime, amid the proposed modification of more than 300 regulations. In addition, it advances a profound deregulation of the economy, proposes a "shock stabilization plan," and aims to advance the privatization …
(2023-12-23). The Hollywood Strikes Showed A New Class Consciousness Is Growing. popularresistance.org As 2023 draws to a close, one of the biggest stories of the year was the "hot labor summer" and the overall rise of labor activity. The most significant of these strikes was the UAW strike, which began in mid-September and lasted until mid-October. | The Hollywood strikes of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) probably generated fewer high-profile headlines. But they deserve some special attention for a few reasons. The strikes ground a highly lucrative industry to a halt, and they cost California and other production-heavy…
(2023-12-23). Los Angeles County doctors and dentists set to strike December 27. wsws.org To undercut doctors' militancy, the UAPD is pursuing the AFL-CIO's treacherous script of Unfair Labor Practice strike action.
(2023-12-23). 2,000 attend Labor for Palestine rally in Oakland, California. wsws.org The militant mood of workers attending Saturday's demonstration stood in contrast to the official speakers from local unions and the East Bay Democratic Socialists of America.
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic hits milestone of 1 million YouTube subscribers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The channel's success is driven by the collaboration of teams from Mayo Clinic's Center for Digital Health, Marketing, IT and Communications, along with staff members across Mayo Clinic who share their expertise to help others. ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic's YouTube channel recently surpassed 1 million subscribers. Mayo Clinic started its YouTube channel in 2006, before the streaming platform became a household name. Over the past 17 years, the channel has grown steadily, delivering Mayo…
(2023-12-23). Agricultural universities urged to act. ecns.cn Agricultural universities are being urged to report to market regulators suspected unauthorized advertising of snacks in order to safeguard their reputations. The move comes after a number of colleges denied any involvement with popular snacks sold online that falsely claimed collaboration with the institutions.
(2023-12-23). El Salvador court orders arrest of former president for cover-up of massacre. devdiscourse.com A local court in El Salvador has ordered the arrest of former President Alfredo Cristiani for the alleged cover-up of the 1981 El Mozote massacre during the Central American country's civil war that lasted twelve years. In the document, issued by a court in San Francisco Gotera on Friday, Cristiani, 76, is named as one of 10 people who promoted a general amnesty law that was approved in 1993 and exonerates those accused of war crimes.
(2023-12-23). 10 Victories the Working Class Won in 2023. truthout.org Looking for something positive to celebrate on New Year's Eve? Consider lifting a glass to the hardworking people behind these inspiring victories of 2023. More than half a million American workers walked off the job this year. In October, companies lost more workdays to strikes than in any month during the past 40 years. Big 3 auto workers, Hollywood writers and actors, Las Vegas and Los Angeles… |
(2023-12-23). Iraq: Six soldiers killed in attack on Turkish base. middleeasteye.net Iraq: Six soldiers killed in attack on Turkish base | Turkish defence ministry vows to 'neutralise' Kurdistan Workers Party fighters following attack | Sat, 12/23/2023 – 10: 51 | A picture taken on 26 October 2017 shows an Iraqi forces' M1 Abrams main battle tank advancing towards the town of Faysh Khabur, which is located on the Turkish and Syrian borders in the Iraqi Kurdish autonomous region (Ahmad a…
(2023-12-23). Palestinian resistance leader: 'We salute the fighters of our nation'. workers.org Martyr Izz El-Din Al-Qassam spokesperson Abu Obeida, from Hamas — Islamic Resistance Movement — made the following statement on Dec. 21, 2023, which was published on Resistance News Network. Seventy-six days have passed since the beginning of the Al-Aqsa Flood battle and the barbaric Zionist terrorist aggression on our people . . . |
(2023-12-23). UAW continues to block strike at Allison Transmission more than 3 weeks after overwhelming contract rejection. wsws.org Anger has been growing among workers in recent weeks over the provocative move by management to withhold a previously agreed to $1,000 bonus heading into the Christmas holiday.
(2023-12-23). Fire at GM flagship Factory Zero EV plant highlights dangers of lithium-ion batteries. wsws.org The raging fire filled the factory with toxic smoke forcing the evacuation of workers and halting production for two shifts.
(2023-12-23). As Quebec public sector workers press for a broadening of the struggle, unions conspire to scuttle strike movement. wsws.org Even as workers press for a broadening of the struggle, the unions are conspiring with the government to reach sellout agreements and scuttle the strike movement.
(2023-12-23). Teamsters shut down strike of DHL workers at Cincinnati airport. wsws.org The strike of 1,100 DHL Express tug and ramp workers at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) ended on Tuesday with a reported "tentative agreement."
(2023-12-23). New-generation laser obstacle remover improves tree-clearing efficiency. ecns.cn Next to a high-voltage power line in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, a tree barrier several hundred meters away was removed by grid operation and maintenance workers with a fifth-generation laser obstacle remover on Thursday. The Guangdong Dongguan Power Supply Bureau of China Southern Power Grid independently developed the instrument.
(2023-12-23). The New Zealand National Party-led government's agenda of war and austerity, and how to fight it. wsws.org The opposition that is already emerging to the National Party-NZ First-ACT coalition government's agenda of austerity and war must be transformed into a conscious socialist movement, in opposition to Labour and its allies which are seeking to suppress and divide the working class.
(2023-12-23). Lightning strike claims two minors in Rubanda. independent.co.ug Rubanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TA lightning strike claimed the lives of two children in Rubanda district on Friday. Treasure Arinda, a 13-year-old son of Vincent Wednesday and a primary five pupil at Kacherere Primary School, and Elia Mwebesa, also 13 years old and son of Patrick Barigigye, residents of Kilwa village, Kiruruma ward, Kacherere …
(2023-12-23). Turkey conducts air strikes in northern Iraq, Syria after 12 soldiers killed. middleeasteye.net Turkey conducts air strikes in northern Iraq, Syria after 12 soldiers killed | Targets hit included bases, shelters and oil facilities believed to be used by PKK militants, Turkish defence ministry said after 12 soldiers killed in the past two days in northern Iraq | Sat, 12/23/2023 – 21: 09 | A picture taken on 27 September 2017 shows Turkish soldiers conducting military exercises…
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic makes transformative $22 million investment in local communities. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Twenty-one nonprofits will receive support to help those in need ROCHESTER, Minn. ‚Äï Mayo Clinic cares for its patients, communities and each other, and Mayo's Bold. Forward. strategy supports this care through work to Cure, Connect, and Transform healthcare for all. As this strategy successfully unfolds, this year Mayo Clinic is able to invest an additional $22 million in community organizations addressing pressing needs related to housing, food insecurity, access to healthcare, and safe places…
(2023-12-23). Transnational Corporations Provoke A Single Scream Of Horror. popularresistance.org Within the United Nations, there is a little-known debate about the status of global tax regulation. In August 2023, UN Secretary-General António Guterres released a draft document called 'Promotion of Inclusive and Effective International Tax Cooperation at the United Nations'. This document comes out of a long debate led by the Global South about the unregulated behaviour of transnational corporations (especially the ways in which they avoid taxation) and about the fact that discussions regarding regulations have been dominated by Global North countries (notably those in the Organisation for Economic Cooperatio…
(2023-12-23). CIA Loses Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit Against It. popularresistance.org Lead attorney Richard Roth of The Roth Law Firm, along with plaintiffs Margaret Ratner Kunstler, a civil rights lawyer, and media lawyer Deborah Hrbek, held a ZOOM press conference Friday, Dec. 22 at 1: 00 pm EST to answer journalists' questions regarding their lawsuit against the C.I.A. for allegedly violating their Fourth Amendment rights. | Judge John G. Koeltl of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan rejected a C.I.A. motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by four American citizens alleging they were wrongfully spied on while visiting Julian Assange at the Ecuadoria…
(2023-12-23). Refaat Alareer and the power of words. electronicintifada.net Our stories give us strength…
(2023-12-23). Court victory for activists who disrupted Israel's weapons trade. electronicintifada.net Many allegations against the Elbit Eight have been rejected by a jury in a London trial.
(2023-12-23). Ukraine Grenade Attack Heralds Coming Terror Wave. orinocotribune.com
(2023-12-23). Mapuche People On High Alert As Milei's Government Takes Office. popularresistance.org The land recovery of the Mapuche people is no living a moment of extreme vulnerability with the entry into government of Javier Milei, a president who vindicates the indigenous massacre headed by General Roca. Although an agreement was reached at the Dialogue Table in June 2023, which recognized the Rewe as a sacred place and authorized the return of Machi Betiana, the outgoing government did not implement the return of the land nor the reconstruction of the houses. In addition, the legislature of Río Negro approved reforms that favor mining companies, without respecting the right to free consultation of the nati…
(2023-12-23). Federal Court To Decide If Atlanta Voters Could Have A Say On Cop City. popularresistance.org A court case heard in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals on December 14, 2023, could have a decisive impact on the legal fight to finally put Cop City on the ballot. If successful, the citizen ballot initiative would put a question to voters about whether to revoke the lease of land to the Atlanta Police Foundation to build the massive militarized police training facility, which has seen grassroots resistance reach a fever pitch this year. | In Atlanta, for a citizen ballot initiative to be voted on in a general election, petition gatherers must collect signatures equivalent to 15 percent of active registered…
(2023-12-23). Hoopa Valley Tribe Reclaim Over 10,000 Acres. popularresistance.org The Hoopa Valley Tribe announced today the acquisition of 10,395 acres of land bordering the western boundary of the Tribe's Reservation. The return of the Hupa Mountain property brings the Tribe's landholdings to a total of over 102,000 acres. When the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation was created, the Hupa people lost access to and use of more than two-thirds of their ancestral lands. The Tribe's $14.1 million purchase of the land rightfully returns management, conservation, and use of the land to Hupa People. | "Today is a day of intense celebration for our Tribe," said Hoopa Valley Tribal Chairman Joe Davis.
(2023-12-23). Animal Pharma Industry Resists Curbing Overuse Of Antibiotics On Farms. popularresistance.org Two years after landmark European Union legislation designed to curb the overuse of antibiotics on farms came into force, new analysis from DeSmog reveals eight key narratives the veterinary medicine and farming lobbies deploy to defend the billion-dollar market for the drugs. | Aiming to combat the emergence of deadly treatment-resistant bacteria in humans, known in medical jargon as "antimicrobial resistance," or AMR, the new rules are the world's most rigorous legislation governing farm antibiotics. The regulations banned the "routine" use of antibiotics on farms for whole herds of healthy animals, including o…
(2023-12-23). Stephen Lendman — A Tribute to the "Most Prolific Journalist in Independent Media" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-23). Simon Kuper Wins The Ben Hodges Award for Ukraine Fabulism. sonar21.com Adolf Hitler and Joseph Goebbels | No. That is not Simon Kuper hanging with Def Fàºhrer. This is Simon Kuper. | Simon Kuper | He is a "columnist" for the Financial Times. I think a more accurate title is, "fabulist." For those whose native tongue is other than English the word, "fabulist", is a polite synonym for LIAR. And boy did he lie in his latest column, "
(2023-12-23). Defeat in war deepens the cracks in Ukraine and its backers. thecommunists.org The imperialist proxy war against Russia is now dead in the water, with the much-lauded Ukrainian 'offensive' stuck in the mud and all the previous claims of imminent victory ringing hollow. Attempts to soften the blow of defeat by rebranding it as a 'stalemate' fool nobody: there is neither an equality of rival forces nor …
(2023-12-23). First support package for Ukraine for 2024: ‚Ǩ102 million in winter assistance. reliefweb.int Countries: Moldova, Netherlands, Ukraine | Source: Government of the Netherlands | The Netherlands has set aside ‚Ǩ102 million for the first support package for Ukraine of 2024. This amount is part of ‚Ǩ102 million for humanitarian aid and pressing needs | For the first four months of 2024 the government has reserved ‚&Cc…
(2023-12-23). Ukraine proposes mobilizing 500,000 more troops. wsws.org The plans announced by Zelensky amount to an admission that the continuation of the imperialist-backed war is predicated on an even greater slaughter of the Ukrainian working class.
(2023-12-23). U.S. Government: Atlanta Attorney Fraudulently Took $7 Million In PPP Loans, Purchased Barbie-Color Bentley. moguldom.com Georgia attorney and former City of Atlanta police officer Shelitha Robertson has been convicted of a fraudulent scheme to obtain over $7 million in loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). According to court documents and evidence presented during the trial, Robertson, a 62-year-old Atlanta resident, conspired to submit fraudulent PPP loan applications on behalf …
(2023-12-23). Courts Aren't Impartial or Apolitical. Trump Is Using That to His Advantage. truthout.org It's been almost eight years since I sued then-candidate Donald Trump for inciting violence against protesters at a presidential campaign rally in Louisville, Kentucky. Kashiya Nwanguma, a 21-year-old Black college student, attended that rally. As Trump began speaking, Nwanguma quietly made her way to the front of the crowd and held up a poster depicting Trump's head on the body of a pig. |
(2023-12-23). Comicomment | Surveillance Empire: U.S. unrestricted eavesdropping. ecns.cn The Section 702 of the U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), an important legal basis for U.S. intelligence authorities to eavesdrop on non-U.S. citizens overseas and step up international surveillance without authorization, will expire on December 31. The U.S. government is urgently seeking to renew this provision and extend its surveillance privileges.
(2023-12-23). Spring Festival listed as UN floating holiday. ecns.cn The Spring Festival has been officially listed as a UN Floating Holiday in the UN Calendar of Conferences and Meetings starting from 2024, the Chinese Mission to the United Nations announced in a statement on Friday.
(2023-12-23). Cradle of Civilization: Sanbao Dong village. ecns.cn
(2023-12-23). Food Safari in Yunnan | Fruit food. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-23). Food Safari in Yunnan | Colorful Pingbian glutinous rice. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in 1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ"ÄÄ…
(2023-12-23). Capitalist contradictions and revolutionary struggle: An introduction. mronline.org Hearing or reading about the "contradictions of capitalism" in an article or at a rally might be intimidating, like a foreign language or a term only a certain group can understand.
(2023-12-23). Foco feminism?: Rethinking the ethics of feminist anti-militarism. mronline.org As Che argued, sovereignty is a precondition for the realisation of independence and self-actualisation. Revolutionary feminism is similarly an attempt to achieve emancipation for women as a social class as a precondition for their sovereignty.
(2023-12-23). Russia and China no longer using dollar in trade, claims Russian PM Mishustin. mronline.org Western currencies have almost been completely phased out in Russia-China trade, as nearly all payments between the countries are now carried out in rubles and yuan, according to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
(2023-12-23). Evidence Missing in 'Mass Rape' Charge Against Hamas. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-23). How Israel Buys Support From Celebrities & Influencers (w/ Lee Camp). scheerpost.com By Lee Camp / BreakThrough News Why have so many celebrities, politicians, and influencers come out to strongly support Israel? The two word answer: the "Israel lobby." But it's much deeper than that. Comedian Lee Camp reveals the gruesome and often hidden details of how the Israel Support Industrial Complex's sausage is made.
(2023-12-23). Trump Wants 300K Troops to Build "Detention Camps" at Southern Border. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-23). THE STAGNATION OF SCIENCE AND THE DEATH OF MAGIC. sonar21.com Authored by Gaius Baltar ( Many of us have the feeling that the world is empty and sterile. There are no mysteries anymore, or magic. Many of us have a deep need for mystery and magic as demonstrated by the popularity of such books, TV shows and movies. We retreat into a more exciting and meaningful world of fiction to escape the grey and mechanistic reality which increasingly seems to be sucking our life force out of our bodies. We are told by all the experts and scientists that this is a normal state of affairs. They say we…
(2023-12-23). Native Americans Are Fighting to Tear Down Barriers That Suppress Their Votes. truthout.org Native American, Indigenous and Alaska Native voters are set to play a pivotal role in key states in the presidential election and U.S. Senate contests in 2024. But they've consistently faced barriers to voting. The Native American Rights Fund (NARF), an organization that provides legal representation and assistance for Native American groups and tribes, detailed these barriers as well as gaps in… |
(2023-12-23). Biden Urged Not to Attack Yemen Over Houthi Blockade of Israel in Red Sea. truthout.org Dozens of anti-war organizations on Friday urged U.S. President Joe Biden to rule out any military escalation in Yemen as tensions in the Red Sea continue to rise following a series of Houthi attacks on shipping vessels. "While these attacks are concerning, expanding the war into Yemen will not resolve them and instead may dramatically worsen the threats to commercial shipping both in the Red Sea… |
(2023-12-23). Kate Cox abortion case exposes the lie of the "pro-life" far right. liberationnews.org For the first time since Roe v. Wade, an adult woman has been forced to seek abortion care outside of her home state after seeking permission from a court of law to obtain an abortion.
(2023-12-23). Author of Study Used to Vilify Unvaxed Had Ties to Pfizer. expose-news.com
(2023-12-23). Experts Warn — WEF's Net Zero Goals Will Kill 4+ Billion People. expose-news.com The World Economic Forum (WEF) and its fellow unelected globalist leaders are pushing for governments around the world to phase out fossil fuels. Leading experts have spoken out against their plans and …
(2023-12-23). Bolek and Lolek are getting on. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) Bolek and Lolek are already achieving a long history, or rather they have been getting on. These Polish cartoons celebrate this year their 60th anniversary, while they remain in many generations ¥ imagination.
(2023-12-23). Bolivia to reinforce preventive measures ahead of fresh Covid-19 wave. plenglish.com La Paz, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) A new Covid-19 outbreak that has already killed two people in Santa Cruz on Saturday forces the Bolivian Health Ministry to call for the population to get vaccinated without ignoring biosecurity measures.
(2023-12-23). DPRK newspaper calls U.S. as exporter of wars. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) North Korean newspaper Rodong Sinmun described the United States as exporter of wars, and also condemned that the foundation of its economy is the war industry, ACNC agency reported Saturday.
(2023-12-23). Italy's foreign trade with non-EU nations scaled down in December. plenglish.com According to the National Statistics Institute (ISTAT) ¥s latest report, this monthly decline in exports impacted on industrial power groups as well as both intermediate and non-durable consumer goods, by dropping 31.0; 3.4 and 2.5%, respectively. | However, ISTAT's experts, foreign sales of consumer durables experienced a growth of 2.6% at that stage. | Regarding imports, there were cyclical declines in all groups, with a 7.5% drop in energy and 4.5% in consumer durables but purchases of capital goods grew by 1.7%. | In November 2023, Italy ¥s trade balance with non-EU countries was positive for an amoun…
(2023-12-23). President Gustavo Petro condemns Guachene Mayor assassination. plenglish.com Bogota, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Saturday strongly condemned the killing of Guachené Mayor Elmer Abonía Rodríguez, in the southwestern department of Cauca.
(2023-12-23). UPAL condemns Catholic clergymen ¥s visit to Israeli President. plenglish.com San Salvador, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Union of Latin America (UPAL) on Saturday strongly condemned the visit paid by Catholic clergymen to Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
(2023-12-23). Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery in lawsuit by former assistant. plenglish.com Los Angeles, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) A former assistant accuses actor Vin Diesel of sexually assaulting her in an Atlanta hotel in 2010, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.
(2023-12-23). Trust the Evidence wraps up their year and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas. expose-news.com "In 2023, we published over 350 articles. Apologies: we have much to say, and we're only just getting warmed up," Professor Carl Heneghan and Dr. Tom Jefferson said. The two researchers are …
(2023-12-23). WEF's deep involvement in a nefarious LGBT agenda. expose-news.com "Working together, restoring trust" was the theme of the 52nd annual meeting of the World Economic Forum ("WEF") held in 2022. Ironically, during this meeting, GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis verified WEF's …
(2023-12-23). DEADLY SECRETS EXPOSED: Unvaccinated accounted for just 5% of COVID-19 Deaths between Jan & May 2023 & over 90% of Deaths were among the 3x & 4x Vaccinated. expose-news.com
(2023-12-23). Africa is steadily marching toward gender parity. independent.co.ug Africa is making significant strides towards closing gender gaps across key areas: economic participation, education, health, and political empowerment, according to the World Economic Forum. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Namibia is among a select group of nine nations globally that have successfully closed over 80% of their gender gap, marking a significant stride …
(2023-12-23). Anthrax outbreak: Kabale authorities warn against importing animals from affected districts. independent.co.ug Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kabale district authorities have warned butchers and the public against importing animals and animal products from regions affected by Anthrax as Christmas and New Year celebrations approach. Kabale, heavily reliant on animal products from districts like Ankole, Lyantonde, and Ssembalule, faces a risk of Anthrax exposure due to confirmed …
(2023-12-23). Arsenal hold Liverpool, stay top of table. independent.co.ug Liverpool, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | An end-to-end encounter at Anfield ended all square despite Gabriel giving Arsenal a fourth minute lead. The Brazilian headed home Martin Odegaard's free-kick to give Arsenal the perfect start, but Mohamed Salah rifled home a first-half equaliser. Both sides remained firmly intent on going for the winner after that, …
(2023-12-23). Joshua Cheptegei picks much interest in football. independent.co.ug Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's renowned long-distance runner, Joshua Cheptegei, has expanded his support to football in the Sebei Sub-region, aiming to identify and empower youth talent beyond athletics. In an exclusive interview with Uganda Radio Network, the world and Olympic Champion expressed his belief that the youth in the region can excel not …
(2023-12-23). Kiosk owners storm Mbarara city council offices over eviction directive. independent.co.ug Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 400 kiosk owners operating along Ntare Road in Mbarara yesterday morning stormed the offices of Mbarara City Council protesting their eviction. The Kiosk Owners were given an ultimatum to vacate the area within seven days or face maximum force. However, the welders operating in the area say that …
(2023-12-23). Spring Festival listed as UN floating holiday. independent.co.ug UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, has been officially listed as a UN floating holiday in its calendar of conferences and meetings as from 2024. The UN General Assembly, in a resolution, acknowledges the significance of the Lunar New Year, which is observed in many UN member states, and …
(2023-12-23). UMSC National Chairman suspends Deputy Mufti Ssemambo. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) National Chairperson has suspended Deputy Mufti Sheikh Abdallah Ssemambo following a petition endorsed by 15 members of the national executive committee. The suspension, effective immediately, requires Ssemambo to receive only half his salary until the impeachment process concludes. "Be notified that the Chairperson of …
(2023-12-23). No to Antisemitism, No to Weaponizing it to Support Israel's Crimes. dissidentvoice.org MPs Anthony Housefather and Michael Levitt are more devoted to apartheid Israel than to their own prime minister and colleagues in the Liberal caucus. — Dimitri Lascaris, 2018 The above tweet was criticized by all the major federal party leaders even though few could argue with it today. After the Centre for Israel and Jewish …
(2023-12-23). Meta's Broken Promises. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-23). Who are the Houthis? liberationnews.org You may have seen the headlines: The Houthis, a Yemeni resistance group, have been attacking Israeli-linked ships going through the Red Sea in solidarity with the Palestinian people's struggle for liberation.
(2023-12-23). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Southwest To Pay Up For Holiday Meltdown. levernews.com
(2023-12-23). Iran: Swedish citizen to be executed 'shortly' says UN. middleeasteye.net Iran: Swedish citizen to be executed 'shortly' says UN | Rights groups warn that Ahmadreza Djalali could face death in retaliation for Swedish court upholding conviction of former Iranian official | Sat, 12/23/2023 – 14: 13 | Demonstrators hold posters with a portrait of Swedish-Iranian doctor and researcher Ahmadreza Djalali who is imprisoned and sentenced to death in Iran, during a protest claiming to…
(2023-12-23). Yemen warring parties agree to implement new ceasefire: UN. middleeasteye.net Yemen warring parties agree to implement new ceasefire: UN | Roadmap to peace under UN auspices would include improving living conditions in Yemen and preparing for the resumption of an inclusive political process | Sat, 12/23/2023 – 16: 26 | Supporters of Yemen's Houthi rebels raise portraits of their leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi during a rally in the capital Sanaa on 3 June 2022 (…
(2023-12-23). PDVSA Grants License for Gas Exploration and Extraction in Dragon Field. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan national oil company Petróleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) and the oil companies National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago (NGC) and Shell signed an agreement for the exploration and extraction of non-associated gas in the Dragon Gas field, located in the Paria peninsula of Venezuela, days after US mainstream media reported a stalemate in PDVSA's negotiations with Shell. | The granting of the licenses was reported by the Office of the Vice Presidency of Venezuela on Thursday, December 21. "This is how the signing of an agreement between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago for the production and export of g…
(2023-12-23). Mexico and US to continue talks on migration. plenglish.com Mexico, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) The governments of the United States and Mexico will continue their talks on migration here according to a telephone conversation between Presidents Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and Joe Biden on Thursday, sources from the two countries reported on Friday.
(2023-12-23). 2023 Retrospective | No. 177. dongshengnews.org As usual, we close the year with a retrospective of the most important events for China. Another year is coming to an end, the fourth since we founded Dongsheng and started publishing News on China. We want to thank you for your support, your attentive reading, your criticisms, and comments.
(2023-12-23). Remember World War I, The 1914 Christmas Truce. Let "The Power of Peace in the Time of War" Happen Again. Let Us Abolish All Wars. globalresearch.ca This Christmas, I have tears in my eyes. Let us have tears to our eyes in solidarity with the People of Palestine, in building a Christmas mass movement Worldwide, which confronts the ongoing mass slaughter before our very eyes. …
(2023-12-23). Islamic Resistance targets Bayad Blida site with appropriate weapons: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-23). Islamic Resistance fighters fire Burkan missiles at Jal Al-Allam site, causing direct hits: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-23). .Saying "Merry Christmas" pressenza.com
(2023-12-23). Christmas celebrations are cancelled, but not Christmas. mondoweiss.net A Palestinian Christian pastor reflects on the message of Christmas during a time of loss and devastation.
(2023-12-23). Vichy-like Allies of 21st Century Zionism against the People of Palestine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-23). Chile: We're screwed. pressenza.com I am one of those who maintain that the problems of democracy can be solved with more democracy. But it must be a good democracy, otherwise, we're screwed. | Individualism, arrogance, competition, ambition, selfishness, idleness, and over-ideologisation of the extremes are today a characteristic of those who come to occupy positions of power. The immediate consequence is a lack of empathy and the distance and disconnection between citizens and those they represent. We are facing a weak democracy that needs to be strengthened. | To validate this assertion, it is enough to look at our recent history in constitution…
(2023-12-23). A Dangerous Conflation. nplusonemag.com We reject antisemitism in all its forms, including when it masquerades as criticism of Zionism or Israel's policies.
(2023-12-23). The Cost of Insouciance Is Death. thealtworld.com I received an email Christmas greeting from the Warden of my Oxford College. She tells me that the money and postage the college saves on mailing Christmas cards will be donated to charity. This is a noble thing to do. But look what it tells us: It tells us that we now see our obligations to strangers as a stronger claim on us than our obligations to our group. It shows further weakening of our survivability. | When we sum up all the forces that are damaging our survivability—feminism which has destroyed relations between men and women, deracination which has destroyed our self-confidence, our culture, and…
(2023-12-23). Washington Regards Truth As Its Most Dangerous Enemy. thealtworld.com Tucker Carlson Tells Us in Less than 6 Minutes the Enormous Crime that the US & UK governments have committed, and are committing, against Julian Assange. | The American media worked hand-in-glove with the CIA in framing Julian Assange who has been held for 4 years in solitary confinement in the UK's maximum security prison without charges, a total violation of habeas corpus, and for 7 years previously in the Ecuadoran embassy in London until Washington paid the Ecuadoran president to revoke Assange's asylum so he could be seized. As a former Wall Street Journal editor, I was astounded to watch the entirety of th…
(2023-12-23). "We are hopeful, but we are not naàØve", artisanal fishermen react to the draft new fishing law. pressenza.com Artisanal fishermen from CONDEPP reacted to the presentation of the draft of the new fishing law by President Gabriel Boric accompanied by the Minister of Economy Nicolás Grau, this morning in the cove of Quintay. | For Hernán Cortés, president of the council for the defence of the fishing heritage A.G. CONDEPP, the presentation responds to artisanal fishermen's desire for a decade. "From the beginning, we denounced that the fishing industry had links with parliamentarians in the fisheries commission that approved the Longueira law, that is why we appreciate that the government fulfills its commitment to present…
(2023-12-23). Evidence Missing in 'Mass Rape' Charge Against Hamas. scheerpost.com Haaretz newsroom in Tel Aviv, 2019. (Deror Avi, Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4.0) By Jonathan Cook / Jonathan Cook Blog This article is intended as a follow-up to my last article, on the western media's refusal to investigate what happened on October 7. As I argued there, journalists are suppressing evidence from credible sources, including the Israeli military, suggesting …
(2023-12-23). A 'mammoth' move for Bornean elephant herd as it transitions to a new and freer environment in Malaysia. thecanary.co A momentous move for a group of elephants signals the start of a new chapter at Lok Kawi Wildlife Park in Sabah, Malaysia. The relocation from one enclosure to another took place in October and involved five adult females and three calves. The herd, including matriarch Komali, have settled in well to the new area …
(2023-12-23). Landmark court cases sees Palestine Action's 'Elbit Eight' acquitted on 12 charges — but there's a catch. thecanary.co In a landmark case, eight Palestine Action activists who used direct action to shut down the Israeli weapons trade have been acquitted of a total 12 charges which included criminal damage, burglary and encouraging criminal damage. The trial, which commenced on 13 November, related to a series of actions taken during the first six months …
(2023-12-23). Anti-Homosexuality Act: Museveni tells Western countries Uganda can stand alone. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni says that he is not bothered by the pressure from Western nations over his decision to sign the Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law, saying that while others may worry, he does not. Museveni assented to the bill on May 26th, 2023, imposing severe penalties, including death and …
(2023-12-23). Cape of Good Hope closed as wildfire rages on near Cape Town in South Africa. independent.co.ug 
CAPE TOWN | Xinhua | The well-known Cape of Good Hope was closed Friday morning as a wildfire has been burning for the fourth day on a mountain near Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa. The wildfire started Tuesday on the mountain slopes of Simon's Town, about 40 km south of Cape Town …
(2023-12-23). Court blocks Sheikh Ssemambo from further acting as Mufti. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The court has halted further implementation of resolutions made in a General Assembly of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council that resulted in the appointment of Sheikh Abdallah Ssemambo as the acting Mufti of Uganda. The acting Principal Judge Lady Justice Alexandra Nkonge issued the directive on Friday morning pending the …
(2023-12-23). Ibanda district security committee lifts ban on overnight activities. independent.co.ug 
Ibanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ibanda Resident District Commissioner Caleb Tukikiriza has lifted the temporary ban on overnight activities. The ban had been imposed as a result of a security threat in the area, particularly following the recent attack on the neighboring Kamwenge district by suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels. Ten lives were …
(2023-12-23). Nakasongola district council kicks security commitee out of tender awards. independent.co.ug 
Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Nakasongola District Council has passed a resolution banning the Security Committee from recommending applicants for the award of tenders to collect dues from the cattle markets. The District Security Committee recently resolved to screen applicants before they are selected by the Procurement Officer for tenders to collect revenue from …
(2023-12-23). Uganda Breweries launches Tokisussa 'Drink Responsibly' campaign. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the country gears up towards the Christmas and New Year festivities, Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has launched the Tokisussa "Drink Responsibly" campaign in which the organisation sensitises the public about the dangers of drunk driving, and the potential consequences of drunk driving, binge drinking, and underage drinking. …
(2023-12-23). Whistleblower asks IGG to investigate Principal Judge over Kyambogo land and fraud. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A whistleblower has petitioned the Inspectorate of Government to investigate Principal Judge Flavian Zeija, and Prof. Eli Katunguka Rwakishaya, the Vice Chancellor of Kyambogo University for alleged land fraud. The whistleblower, identifying himself as Godfrey Deogratius Ouma, points to the alleged illegal consolidation of suits to grab over 80 acres …
(2023-12-23). UWI webinar: Regional cooperation to stop Israeli aggression. uwidata.com The Palestinian people is under intensive attack of Israel since the beginning of October. With this offensive, Israeli not only targets Palestine but also the entire Eurasian geography that is suffering under the plans of the Atlantic. Palestine is not only resisting on its own behalf; it is also fighting in the name of the …
(2023-12-23). Erdoƒüan's visit to Hungary; Pursuit of hot money; Sheikh Sait debates. uwidata.com Last week, President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan's visit to Hungary was the top topic in Türkiye. Secondly, the steps taken in pursuit of hot money made the headlines. And many political parties engaged in the debates on Sheikh Sait, who led the rebellion against the new-established Turkish Republic in 1925. Erdoƒüan in Hungary President Erdoƒüan was …
(2023-12-23). Indigo Rally Vancouver. youtube.com Indigo owner Heather Reisman uses the company to fund her private Foundation for Lone Soldiers.
(2023-12-23). Anti-Zionism: A 'Gateway Drug' to Antisemitism. themedialine.org
(2023-12-23). Burundi – Food Security Outlook Update: High food and fuel prices likely to drive Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes in east, December 2023. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-23). Pakistan Meteorological Department: Weekly Drought Information (22 December 2023) [EN/UR]. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-23). Children and armed conflict in Afghanistan – Report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/893) [EN/AR/RU/ZH]. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-23). Sort des enfants dans le conflit armé en Afghanistan – Rapport du Secrétaire général (S/2023/893). reliefweb.int
(2023-12-23). Calendar of Resistance for Palestine! Events and actions around the world. iacenter.org
(2023-12-23). Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine condemns int'l naval force. iacenter.org December 22, 2023 The Central Media Department of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine issued the following statement publicized by Resistance News Network on Dec. 19, 2023. Since this statement was released, this naval force has been postponed due to lack of support from other Arab countries and U.S. allies. Both France and Spain have backed out of participating in the force for now. The U.S. decision to form an international naval force in the Red Sea aims to protect the Zionist entity and threatens the security of the region and world peace. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine confir…
(2023-12-23). Junk Science Alert: Met Office Set to Ditch Actual Temperature Data in Favour of Model Predictions. dailysceptic.org Junk science alert: top Met Office scientists have indicated that they are set to ditch actual temperature data in favour of model predictions, the quicker to declare a breach of the 1.5 ∞C 'threshold'.
(2023-12-23). A Covid Inquiry Update. dailysceptic.org An update from the U.K. Covid Inquiry, where Professor Carl Hangimout is not being accorded quite the same level of courtesy and respect as Professor Trish Greenkookie by Lady Mallett and Mr. Kitsch K.C.
(2023-12-23). Three Studies From South Korea Show Alarming Rise in Medical Conditions After Covid Vaccination. dailysceptic.org Three new studies from South Korea have found an alarming rise in medical conditions following Covid vaccination of a wide variety of types: inflammatory conditions, immune conditions and blood disorders.
(2023-12-23). Remember World War I, The 1914 Christmas Truce. "The Power of Peace in the Time of War". In 2023, "Let It Happen Again" in Solidarity with Palestine. Abolish All Wars. globalresearch.ca This Christmas, I have tears in my eyes. Let us have tears to our eyes in solidarity with the People of Palestine, in building a Christmas mass movement Worldwide, which confronts the ongoing mass slaughter before our very eyes. …
(2023-12-23). Unaccompanied minors among Indian passengers on flight grounded in France. devdiscourse.com Eleven unaccompanied minors were among 303 Indian passengers on a plane grounded in France, a source close to the Paris prosecutor's office said on Saturday, as an investigation into suspected human trafficking continues.
(2023-12-23). US tensions with China are fraying long-cultivated academic ties. Will the chill hurt US interests? devdiscourse.com In the 1980s, Fu Xiangdong was a young Chinese virology student who came to the United States to study biochemistry. More than three decades later, he had a prestigious professorship in California and was conducting promising research on Parkinson's disease.
(2023-12-23). Yemen's warring parties commit to ceasefire steps – U.N. special envoy. devdiscourse.com The Saudi-backed Yemeni government and Iran-aligned Houthis have both committed to steps towards a ceasefire, the U.N. special envoy for Yemen said on Saturday. The Houthis, which control north Yemen, have been fighting against a Saudi-led military alliance since 2015 in a conflict that has killed hundreds of thousands and left 80% of Yemen's population dependent on humanitarian aid.
(2023-12-23). 12 Turkish soldiers have been killed over 2 days in clashes with Kurdish militants, authorities say. devdiscourse.com Six Turkish soldiers were killed on Saturday in clashes with Kurdish militants in northern Iraq, a day after another six were also killed.
(2023-12-23). HC expresses concern over poor condition of crematoriums in UP. devdiscourse.com The Allahabad High Court has expressed concern over lack of basic facilities at crematoriums across Uttar Pradesh and directed the state government to take concrete steps to improve the condition of cremation centres. Hearing a writ petition filed by one Rajendra Kumar Bajpai, a division bench comprising Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Prashant Kumar observed, "We have come across the horrific situation during the peak of Covid-19 pandemic, when we were unable to carry out proper cremation of the bodies of departed souls due to serious lack of infrastructure at cremation centres." "The population is i…
(2023-12-23). A rebel attack on Burundi from neighbouring Congo has left at least 20 dead, the government says. devdiscourse.com At least 20 people have been killed in Burundi following an attack by a rebel group based in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, a Burundian government spokesman said on Saturday.
(2023-12-23). ECI team reviews poll preparedness in AP, stresses on maintaining error-free electoral rolls. devdiscourse.com A team of Election Commission officers on Saturday reviewed the preparedness for next year's general elections and directed officials to ensure that the electoral rolls are free of any errors and maintain transparency while conducting polls.
(2023-12-23). Deputy Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov makes news. gilbertdoctorow.com This past week was quite dull for observers of Russian state television news and talk shows who are looking for dispatches bearing on international events. There was almost nothing about the Houthi (Yemen) attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, about Defense Secretary Austin's 'Operation Prosperity' naval force to secure shipping in the region, about …
(2023-12-23). Covid-Safe Santa to the Rescue! dailysceptic.org Steven Tucker recalls the Christmases of the pandemic years, when disturbing 'Covid-safe' Santas, sporting face masks and pushing vaccines, stalked the land and haunted children's dreams.
(2023-12-23). A 'mammoth' move for Bornean elephant herd as it transitions to a new and freer environment in Malaysia. thecanary.co A momentous move for a group of elephants signals the start of a new chapter at Lok Kawi Wildlife Park in Sabah, Malaysia. The relocation from one enclosure to another took place in October and involved five adult females and three calves. The herd, including matriarch Komali, have settled in well to the new area — enjoying the serenity of a quieter section of the park surrounded by forest on three sides. | Lok Kawi's elephants get a new enclosure: | The new space has many exciting opportunities for the elephants — from a brand new swimming pool to cool off in, to tall sand piles which the young…
(2023-12-23). Landmark court cases sees Palestine Action's 'Elbit Eight' acquitted on 12 charges — but there's a catch. thecanary.co In a landmark case, eight Palestine Action activists who used direct action to shut down the Palestine Action: a landmark legal case: | Richard Barnard, co-founder of Palestine Action, was convicted by a 10-2 majority of one count…
(2023-12-23). INDIA alliance demands 100% counting of VVPAT slips. ummid.com The 28-member bloc of the opposition parties, Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A), Tuesday December 19, 2023 demanded from the Election Commission of India (ECI) to count all the VVPAT slips to ensure fair elections.
(2023-12-23). NASA releases JWST stunning images of ringed planet Uranus. ummid.com The US space agency NASA Monday released stunning images of Uranus showing its rings and moons captured by James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
(2023-12-23). UGC asks colleges to introduce Short-Term Skill Development courses. ummid.com In a major reform in Higher Education, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked the colleges to introduce Short-Term Skill Development courses on their campuses.
(2023-12-23). UPSC Civil Services 2023 Interview Schedule Released. ummid.com Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released on its official website upsc.gov.in the interview date and schedule of Personal Interviews for 1026 candidates who have cleared the Civil Services (Main) 2023 written exams.
(2023-12-23). Watch: NASA video of tabby cat beamed from deep space. ummid.com The US space agency NASA Monday released a stunning video featuring a cat named Taters beamed from its laser communications demonstration in deep space.
(2023-12-23). Colorado court disqualifies Trump from 2024 U.S. Presidential ballot. ummid.com The Colorado Supreme Court in a verdict Tuesday December 19, 2023 disqualified former U.S. President Donald Trump from the ballot in the state's presidential election next year.
(2023-12-23). Create songs online — Microsoft's AI powered Copilot adds new feature. ummid.com For incorporating this feature in Copilot, Microsoft has partnered with Suno — an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based music creation tool.
(2023-12-23). Hajj 2024 : Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of application for Hajj 2024 (Hajj 1445 H), it said in an official notification published on its website Wednesday December 20, 2023.
(2023-12-23). 'KSA Visa' to make Hajj, Umrah visa issuance simpler. ummid.com Saudi Arabia Tuesday December 19, 2023 launched a unified visa platform called 'KSA Visa' and accessible online via 'gov.sa' to make Hajj, Umrah and other visa application procedures simpler and easier.
(2023-12-23). Malaysia bans ZIM shipping over Israeli massacre of Palestinians. ummid.com In another major setback for the Zionist regime in Israel, Malaysia has imposed docking ban on the Israel owned ZIM shipping company on all its ports, protesting the massacre of Palestinians by the Occupation Army.
(2023-12-23). West Bengal TET 2023 Admit Card released; Download here. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) has published on the official website of West Bengal Teacher Eligibility Test, wbbpeonline.com, Hall Ticket or Admit Card of the candidates who have regsitered for WB TET 2023.
(2023-12-23). Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide elected WFI Chief; Ace wrestlers protest. ummid.com Sanjay Singh, close aide of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who is accused of sexual harassment, has been elected the new President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), according to the election result announced Thursday.
(2023-12-23). Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and 'Rich European Culture'. ummid.com Italian PM Meloni is upset that Islam has strict punishment for adultery. But perhaps she has not been educated that in Christianity too adultery is considered not only a sin between an individual and God but as an injustice that reverberates through society by harming its fundamental unit, the family.
(2023-12-23). Modi govt passes key Bills after 146 MPs suspended from Parliament. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government passed important Bills even as 146 MPs — both from Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, were suspended for what is claimed 'disrupting' the Parliament proceedings.
(2023-12-23). Owning home still a dream for majority in United States. ummid.com Owning a home is still a dream for majority of the families in the United States this even as prices have gone down, a latest survey result released Thursday December 21, 2023 showed.
(2023-12-23). CAT 2023 result out; 14 score 100 Percentiles, 29 get 99.99. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) declared CAT 2023 (Common Admission Test 2023) result on its website iimcat.ac.in Thursday December 21, 2023.
(2023-12-23). CSIR UGC NET December 2023 Admit Card released; Download here. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Friday December 22, 2023 released online Admit Card or Hall Ticket of the candidates who have registered for the Joint CSIR UGC JRF / NET December 2023 examination.
(2023-12-23). In solidarity with Palestinians, Christians in UAE cancel Christmas festivities. ummid.com The Christians living in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other parts of the United Arab Emirates have decided to cancel Christmas festivities in a show of solidarity with the Palestinians massacred by the Israeli Occupation Forces.
(2023-12-23). Karnataka Hijab ban in schools, colleges lifted. ummid.com In a major relief for Muslim girl students, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Friday December 22, 2023 announced to revoke the ban on Hijab in schools and colleges.
(2023-12-23). AISSEE 2024 deferred, last date to make correction till Dec 24. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2024 (AISSEE 2024-25) and has also extended the last date of application.
(2023-12-23). Honor 90 GT Unpacked — Price, Specifications. ummid.com Chinese phone maker Shenzhen Zhixin New Information Technology Thursday December 21, 2023 unpacked Honor 90 GT powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC at an affordable price.
(2023-12-23). Hubble captures spiral galaxy with 'forbidden' light. ummid.com The Hubble Space Telescope, managed by both NASA and European Space Agency, has captured a bright spiral galaxy which is not only aesthetically stunning but also peculiarity rich due to its emission of 'forbidden' light.
(2023-12-23). Govt only contemplating lifting ban on Hijab: Karnataka CM. muslimmirror.com Mysuru : Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday clarified that the administration was only contemplating lifting the ban on wearing hijab in educational institutions in the state and a decision will be taken after holding discussions at the government level. Addressing reporters here, he said, "We haven't done it (revoking Hijab ban) yet. Someone asked …
(2023-12-23). Hijab is our right, let's live like brothers & sisters: Karnataka student Muskan. muslimmirror.com Mandya : Reacting to the announcement of CM Siddaramaiah to lift ban on the hijab, Muskan Khan, a student from Mandya district in Karnataka who had raised the slogan of "Allah hu Akbar" against a group that chanted "Jai Shri Ram", stated that, "hijab is our right and let us live like brothers and sisters …
(2023-12-23). Mobile Internet suspended in J&K's Poonch, Rajouri amid massive anti-terrorist operation. muslimmirror.com Jammu and Kashmir : Mobile Internet services were suspended in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri districts early on December 23 as security forces continued their massive search operation to track down terrorists behind the recent ambush on two Army vehicles that left five soldiers dead, officials said. The suspension of the mobile Internet services …
(2023-12-23). Nation in ruins, Cadillac, Aircraft, and Lincoln in view: Jinnah's leadership examined. muslimmirror.com By Nasim Yousaf Since 1947, Pakistan has faced a tumultuous history marked by political upheavals, economic difficulties, corruption, and instability, with Muhammad Ali Jinnah serving as the inaugural Governor General. The nation was not given a sound foundation, and its challenges can be attributed to Jinnah's lack of foresight, limited governance experience, dictatorial tendencies, and …
(2023-12-23). SP leader Azam Khan, son acquitted in 2019 attempt to murder case. muslimmirror.com Rampur : A special sessions court here on Saturday acquitted Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam in a 2019 attempt to murder case while upholding their seven-year sentence in a four-year-old forgery case. Special Sessions Judge Vijay Kumar granted Azam Khan, his son and two other relatives relief in the attempt …
(2023-12-23). 'This is the prize for working for the nation,' says Brother of BSF personnel and civilian killed in Poonch. muslimmirror.com In Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, three civilians, previously detained for questioning in connection with a militant ambush on Army vehicles, were found dead in the Topa Pir area. The victims were identified as Safeer Ahmed (48) and his cousins, Mohammad Showkat (28) and Shabir Ahmed (25). The militant attack, which occurred on Thursday evening, …
(2023-12-23). Economic Costs of War: a Lesser Misfortune for 'Israel'. orinocotribune.com Al-Carmel Editorial Team — Dec 17, 2023 | Since the start of the Al-Aqsa Flood Operation on October 7, 2023, economic experts anticipated a substantial impact of the war on the "Israeli" economy. Indeed, figures released by "Israeli" newspapers and media revealed significant economic losses compared to previous wars waged by the enemy. However, this wasn't surprising. | The negative economic indicators of the occupying entity are deemed "natural consequences," as markets and economic estimations are affected by general conditions in any country, especially during periods of instability, whether financial, se…
(2023-12-23). As billionaire wealth surges, US faces record homelessness. wsws.org The latest "point-in-time" survey from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development revealed a staggering 12 percent jump in homelessness in 2023, one of many indicators of severe social distress in capitalist America.
(2023-12-23). JN.1 becomes dominant COVID-19 strain across the US, fueling winter wave of mass infection. wsws.org The rise of JN.1 to dominance in the US could soon cause the second-highest number of COVID-19 cases of any wave so far, excluding only the initial Omicron wave exactly two years ago.
(2023-12-23). "Helen Halyard's patience and kindness have nurtured an entire generation of socialists" wsws.org The following tributes to Helen Halyard were read out to an international memorial meeting held on December 3.
(2023-12-23). Henry Taylor: B Side: An exhibition of the US painter's work at the Whitney Museum in New York. wsws.org Size is not the only way that Taylor's work commands attention. Figures are boldly rendered, sometimes with colorful, abstract shapes or sketched with a black painted line.
(2023-12-23). The value added tax increase in Sri Lanka: A brutal attack on the working class. wsws.org The tax increases imposed under the orders of the IMF are intensifying the conditions for a social uprising, fueling the flames of class struggle.
(2023-12-23). Corruption scandal threatens the stability of Japanese government. wsws.org Whatever the immediate lurid claims, the scandal will be exploited to further push the government to the right in pursuit of remilitarization.
(2023-12-23). New Zealand's new PM visits Australia to strengthen military ties. wsws.org As the US and its allies prepare for war against China, New Zealand and Australian prime ministers discussed boosting their military alliance and strengthening their joint role as imperialist powers in the Pacific.
(2023-12-23). Political and media witch hunt launched over release of a "terrorist" in Australia. wsws.org The ongoing Benbrika saga, which began with his much-publicised arrest in 2005, shows how the sweeping and unprecedented "counter-terrorism" laws imposed under the banner of the "war on terror" are being used to overturn basic legal and democratic rights.
(2023-12-23). Argentina's ultra-right government declares war on working class. wsws.org On December 20, Argentina's ultra-right President Javier Milei signed a decree to downsize the government, scrap regulations and strip the working class of existing social, wage, retirement and welfare benefits.
(2023-12-23). Perspectives] Highlights 2023: capturing diverse health stories. thelancet.com In The Lancet's 200th anniversary year we publish these photographs for Highlights 2023. Unlike previous years, we did not hold a competition for Highlights, but instead we publish a selection of photographs that frame diverse health stories. Some pictures focus on individual stories, bringing a personal focus to a health topic, and others highlight community and health-care settings. A number of the photographs speak to some of the Spotlight themes of The Lancet's 200th anniversary year: the importance of universal health coverage, health and climate change, research for health, mental health, and child and adol…
(2023-12-23). Comment] Winner of the 2023 Wakley Prize Essay: the importance of universal health coverage. thelancet.com Earlier this year we invited submissions for the 2023 Wakley Prize Essay1 and were impressed by the thought-provoking submissions from diverse settings. Although essays could be on any health topic, we encouraged submissions about the five Spotlights of The Lancet's 200th anniversary year—universal health coverage, health and climate change, research for health, mental health, and child and adolescent health. It was a pleasure to read the wide-ranging essays on these themes and we thank everyone who entered the competition this year.
(2023-12-23). Editorial] Seeing the humanity in health. thelancet.com Medicine is a visual specialty, but The Lancet is predominantly a journal of words. These words aim to present the best possible view of the state of health and research. But what is described is often restricted to the narrow confines of a specific population in a randomised controlled trial or an abstract clinical outcome that might not reflect the priorities of all patients. By their nature, multinational studies or scholarly Commissions must deal in statistics, averages, and generalities. Such content can easily gloss over the people and the circumstances behind the words.
(2023-12-23). Consumer Health: Who needs a gluten-free diet and why? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whole grains are an important part of healthy diet. They are good sources of complex carbohydrates, as well as some key vitamins and minerals. And because whole grains are naturally high in fiber, they may help you feel full and satisfied, which can make it easier to maintain a healthy body weight. Eating more whole-grain foods also can lower your blood pressure. Some people, though, have a medical diagnosis that means they must avoid the…
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: Best cooking fats for healthy cholesterol levels. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Are you trying to remember which fat is the good fat to use in the kitchen? If you are confused about whether to use unsaturated fats, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated or saturated fats when cooking, it's understandable. It can be confusing. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says fats that raise your bad cholesterol levels and increase your risk for heart disease are the ones to avoid. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/drmIcHaxxfM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post….
(2023-12-23). Fight off the flu with immune-boosting nutrients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's flu season again, so most people get a flu shot and strive to stay healthy. But can certain foods or supplements boost the immune system and help with that "staying healthy" goal? Keep the immune system strong While having a healthy immune system is a plus during the season of colds and flu, consider these tips for keeping your immune system strong throughout the year. Focus on a balanced eating plan. Don't skip meals, so your…
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Self-care steps can keep your heart healthy during the holidays. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have read that heart attacks are more common around the holidays. Why does that happen? Is there anything I can do to lower my risk? I currently take blood pressure medication, and heart disease runs in my family. ANSWER: Heart attacks, along with heart problems in general, are more common around the holidays. Various factors can play into this, including stress, travel, disrupted schedules, changes in diet and even environmental factors. Fortunately, many…
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Mindfulness and mental health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been hearing a lot about mindfulness meditation lately and how it can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being. But I'm a bit skeptical and don't really understand how sitting still and doing nothing can make such a big difference. I have a busy and active lifestyle, and the idea of spending time just focusing on my breath or thoughts sounds boring. Are there real benefits of mindfulness meditation and how…
(2023-12-23). Loneliness and social isolation through the holidays. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The holiday season, billed as the happiest time of the year, can be lonely, especially for those without close family and friends. Loneliness and social isolation, recognized as an epidemic by the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have significant health implications. Dr. Amit Shah, a Mayo Clinic geriatrician and internist, says loneliness is a subjective feeling or perception when a person is not feeling connected to others. Social isolation is a lack of connections…
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: Radiation therapy for cancer pain relief. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Patients with cancer have another tool in their toolbox for managing pain. Palliative radiation therapy is an effective option for relieving body aches associated with cancer. Dr. Adam Holtzman, a Mayo Clinic radiation oncologist, explains how innovation is improving radiation therapy. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/awbbXT3Q5Cw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Doctors often use radiation to target…
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating liver cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Liver cancer rates have more than tripled in the U.S. since 1980 and continue to rise. More than 41,000 people will be diagnosed with liver cancer in the U.S. this year, and about 29,000 will die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, a Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center oncologist, discusses prevention and treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/mxNW4Wrd-_Y Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads…
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: The right way to talk with someone who has cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The holidays are a joyous occasion for most people. But for someone with cancer or other serious illness, it can be a time of overwhelming anxiety and fear. And as family and friends get together, it's important to show that you care without coming across as insensitive. Lynne Vitagliano, a clinical social worker at Mayo Clinic, offers some helpful advice to make those uncomfortable conversations less awkward. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/e9ikKOnaYFg Journalists: Broadcast-quality…
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventive strategies for a healthy holiday season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As the holiday season begins, it's also the season of flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. The southern parts of the U.S. are currently observing higher rates of RSV and influenza. Mayo Clinic experts expect the northern half of the country will start to see higher rates of these viruses over the course of the next few weeks and months. As the holiday season approaches and more people will be gathering to celebrate in…
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic opens Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Building for research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Building ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic celebrates the grand opening of the 11-floor Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Building. The building will support hiring more scientists to contribute to Mayo's unique capabilities to bring scientific discoveries to patients. It joins other Mayo Clinic research facilities where investigators discover scientific advancements that affect patient care, leading to better outcomes and improved quality of life in Minnesota and beyond. At Mayo Clinic, research is…
(2023-12-23). Researchers make unexpected discovery in how pancreatic cancer spreads. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In this confocal microscopy image, the lysosomal protein called LAMP1 is stained green and surrounds a blue-stained pancreatic cancer cell nucleus. How cancer spreads or metastasizes is a big question for cancer researchers and patients. Mayo Clinic researchers studying pancreatic cancer — the third deadliest form of cancer in the U.S. — recently made a discovery that advances knowledge of how metastasis unfolds. They identified a cell-signaling protein that drives pancreatic cancer cell growth that could be…
(2023-12-23). Shortened telomeres heighten risk of serious lung disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The 46 human chromosomes are shown in blue, with the telomeres appearing as white pinpoints. The DNA has already been copied, so each chromosome is made up of two identical lengths of DNA, each with its own two telomeres. Credit: Hesed Padilla-Nash and Thomas Ried, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health. In 2017, Cindy Sutherland caught a nasty cold she couldn't shake. After coughing nonstop for weeks, she went to urgent care and got a…
(2023-12-23). Healthy for the Holidays: Mayo recommends safety tips to keep kids healthy this season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org CHETEK, Wis. — The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be a fun, exciting time. However, holiday decorations, parties and cold weather can pose threats to children. "The décor, the gifts and the fun outdoor activities can be a lot of fun for families, especially children," says Peter Reisner, M.D., a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic Health System in Chetek, Wisconsin. "But parents should be aware of the hidden dangers they may…
(2023-12-23). Mayo Clinic names new Research leader. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vijay Shah, M.D. ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has announced the appointment of Vijay Shah, M.D., as Kinney Executive Dean of Research. He succeeds Gregory Gores, M.D., who has served in the position for 10 years. Dr. Shah, a consultant with joint appointments in Gastroenterology and Hepatology as well as Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, is chair of Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester and is the Carol M. Gatton Professor of Digestive Diseases Research….
(2023-12-23). The Psychological Torment and Unconstitutionality of the State's Intent to Kill. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-23). Christmas: Then and Now. mondoweiss.net The biblical Christmas story is not a fairy tale from the distant past but a highly political story can profoundly identify with in December 2023. It is a Palestinian story par excellence.
(2023-12-23). Daihatsu suspends vehicle shipment over safety scandal. ecns.cn Toyota's subsidiary Daihatsu has suspended shipments of all its vehicles in and outside Japan after an investigation found rigged safety testing dating back over three decades.
(2023-12-23). Chinese mainland resumes import of rockfish from Taiwan. ecns.cn The General Administration of Customs announced the resumption of the import of rockfish from Taiwan region on Friday, according to the latest notice published on the administration's website.
(2023-12-23). Boeing delivers B787 Dreamliner to Juneyao Airlines. ecns.cn U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing delivered a new B787 Dreamliner plane to Chinese private carrier Juneyao Airlines on Thursday in Seattle, the plane maker's first delivery of wide-body aircraft to Chinese mainland carriers in nearly three years.
(2023-12-23). Coastal cities in Shandong blanketed in deep snowfall. ecns.cn Heavy snowfall has hit the Yantai and Weihai coastal cities in Shandong province since Tuesday night, resulting in deep accumulated snow, according to the Shandong Meteorological Bureau.
(2023-12-23). Investment in power grid rises 1.8% to $78b. ecns.cn Investment in China's power grid has remained relatively stable in recent years, with total investment in national grid construction projects in 2022 reaching 500.6 billion yuan ($78.22 billion), up 1.8 percent year-on-year, according to the China Electric Power Planning and Engineering Institute.
(2023-12-23). Large green energy project rising in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Taking advantage of local sunlight and wind resources, Mulei Kazak autonomous county in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is promoting the development of new energy power generation.
(2023-12-23). Ping-pong celebration shows power of sports. ecns.cn The 52nd anniversary of Ping-Pong Diplomacy, which marked the beginning of a historic friendship between China and the United States, concluded its whirlwind tour from east to west in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
(2023-12-23). Underground heat pipe breaks in Beijing; repairs underway. ecns.cn An underground heating pipeline broke early Friday beneath a major street in Beijing's Dongdan area, causing hot steam to escape and impacting local traffic.
(2023-12-23). Smashing wedding photos pays off. ecns.cn A business in Hebei province has carved out a unique niche in China's emotional landscape by offering a service to completely destroy unwanted wedding photos. In September, business began to pick up, and by November, orders had skyrocketed to nearly 260.
(2023-12-23). 'Tent school' set up for quake-affected children in Gansu. ecns.cn Photo taken on Dec 21, 2023, shows a firefighter teaching children inside a "tent school" in Shiyuan village of Jishishan county, Gansu province.
(2023-12-23). Robots reap rich harvests at high-rise indoor farm. ecns.cn Standing beside the world's tallest unmanned greenhouse rack, the urban farm's chief scientist, Yang Qichang, said 24,000 vegetables had been planted in an area of just 200 square meters.
(2023-12-23). People affected by earthquake in Qinghai receive Winter Solstice dumplings. ecns.cn Minhe county was affected by the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Jishishan county, Northwest China's Gansu province on Monday night.
(2023-12-23). Culture Fact: Winter Solstice. ecns.cn
(2023-12-23). Snow racing heats up winter sports as Inner Mongolia hits -30 ∞C. ecns.cn The sixth Hulun Buir (Hailar) Winter Heroes"ÄÄGames kicked off on Thursday"ÄÄin Hulun Buir City, north China's"ÄÄInner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
(2023-12-23). University students race dragon boats on ice in N China. ecns.cn Students from 18 universities, including Peking University, Zhejiang University, and Nankai University, raced dragon boats on ice on Friday in Xilinhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-23). 3 crystallized dinosaur egg fossils found in C China's Hubei. ecns.cn Three crystallized dinosaur egg fossils were recently discovered in Shiyan, central China's Hubei Province. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-23). Massive wind and solar power project in Gansu begins generating clean energy. ecns.cn The one million kilowatt wind and solar power project in Huanxian county of Qingyang city, Gansu province has begun generating power.
(2023-12-23). NPC plans amendments to Criminal Law to cover private firms. ecns.cn Corruption in private enterprises will be further combated in line with a draft amendment law, so that legitimate rights and interests of entrepreneurs can be better protected, an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, said on Friday.
(2023-12-23). Revision to Charity Law emphasizes need for transparency. ecns.cn Individuals in need of help should provide true information when launching or collecting donations through internet platforms, instead of fabricating or concealing incidents to conduct donation fraud, said an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature.
(2023-12-23). Ministry acts against 34,000 illegal online accounts. ecns.cn China has handled over 4,800 cases related to online rumors and shut down about 34,000 illegal accounts during a nationwide campaign from April to July this year, according to the Ministry of Public Security.
(2023-12-23). Zootopia-themed attraction opens in Shanghai Disney Resort. ecns.cn This photo taken on Dec 19, 2023, shows the opening ceremony of the world's first Zootopia land in Shanghai Disney Resort in Shanghai.
(2023-12-23). Israel amplía ofensiva en Gaza, mueren en un ataque 76 miembros de una familia. cubadebate.cu Israel continuó reforzando su ofensiva en Gaza, donde en un solo ataque murieron 76 miembros de una familia, luego de que el viernes el Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU aprobó una resolución que evitó pedir un cese urgente y sostenible de las hostilidades. La cifra de palestinos muertos superó los 20 000, y llegaron a 69 y 136 las de periodistas y trabajadores de la ONU fallecidos.
(2023-12-23). EE.UU. detuvo a más de 242 mil migrantes durante noviembre. telesurtv.net Autoridades migratorias estadounidenses dijeron que todos los arrestos se dieron en la frontera sur con México.
(2023-12-23). MO Comentario : El Congreso antisemita y supremacista blanco apunta a las universidades por Palestina. workers.org En respuesta a la audiencia del Comité del Congreso de EE.UU., "Responsabilizar a los líderes universitarios y hacer frente al antisemitismo", celebrada el 5 de diciembre, siete organizaciones universitarias emitieron una declaración conjunta en Instagram el 10 de diciembre. Los grupos, que representan a estudiantes de Harvard, el Instituto Tecnológico . . . |
(2023-12-23). Reportan protestas en Argentina contra medidas de Javier Milei. telesurtv.net Según el secretario general de Asociación de Trabajadores del Estado el país está viviendo un ajustazo que recae sobre los trabajadores y jubilados.
(2023-12-23). Aprueban nueva ley de salud pública en el Parlamento cubano. telesurtv.net El proyecto fue aprobado tras un amplio debate sobre las necesidades que trajo el nuevo Código de las Familias en la Isla.
(2023-12-23). Fernanda Vallejos: decreto de Javier Milei es inconstitucional. telesurtv.net La economista recalcó que con las medidas anunciadas por el mandatario se están derogando y modificando más de 300 leyes vigentes.
(2023-12-23). ONU aprueba constitución de Comisión Anticorrupción en Honduras. telesurtv.net La propuesta presentada por la presidenta hondureña Xiomara Castro fue aprobada por el organismo internacional para que António Guterres presida la autoridad anticorrupción internacional en Honduras.
(2023-12-23). TSJ de Bolivia ratifica condena contra Jeanine àÅñez. telesurtv.net La expresidenta boliviana tendrá que cumplir su condena de 10 años de prisión por el caso "Golpe de Estado II".
(2023-12-23). Rusia amenaza con romper relaciones diplomáticas con EE.UU. telesurtv.net El viceministro de Asuntos Exteriores ruso, Serguéi Riabkov afirmó que Rusia no será la que inicie una ruptura de las relaciones con EE.UU.
(2023-12-23). Concluye segundo periodo de sesiones del Parlamento cubano. telesurtv.net El dignatario manifestó que en ocasiones no se menciona el bloqueo como un elemento esencial del conflicto entre Cuba y Estados Unidos.
(2023-12-23). Gobierno español y oposición discuten renovar el ente judicial. telesurtv.net Según medios locales, Sánchez aceptó la propuesta de Feijóo sobre que la Comisión Europea supervise las negociaciones.
(2023-12-23). UNE prevé una jornada sin afectaciones por déficit de generación este sábado. cubadebate.cu En su parte diario para este sábado, la Unión Eléctrica informa que no se espera afectación en el horario del día, precisó la UNE. Para la hora pico, se estima una disponibilidad de 2 761 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 550 MW, para una reserva de 211 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas no se pronostican afectaciones al servicio en este horario.
(2023-12-23). Se imponen la voluntad de trabajar, el afán de avanzar, la disposición de perfeccionar y la convicción de que vamos a vencer. cubadebate.cu A las puertas de una conmemoración trascendente: la celebración del 65 aniversario del triunfo de la Revolución, Cuba despedirá el año con la alegría que ni los peores vendavales de la naturaleza o el Imperio han podido arrebatarnos. °Vamos a celebrar nuestra voluntad de cambiar lo que debe ser cambiado para mantener y superar las conquistas sociales que la Revolución convirtió en derechos del pueblo!
(2023-12-23). Biden firma el presupuesto militar de EEUU que asciende a 886 000 millones de dólares. cubadebate.cu Este viernes el presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, firmó la Ley de Autorización de la Defensa Nacional para el año fiscal 2024 (NDAA, por sus siglas en ingles), que representa el presupuesto militar del país por valor de 886 000 millones de dólares. La NDAA destina 11 500 millones de dólares a disuadir a Pekín en la región y 800 millones para Ucrania.
(2023-12-23). Ecuatorianos agradecen a México solidaridad con exvicepresidente Glas. cubadebate.cu En la noche de este jueves se supo que el exfuncionario pidió oficialmente asilo político a México mientras se encuentra en la legación diplomática luego de que la Fiscalía solicitara su comparecencia para investigaciones. También este jueves la Asamblea Nacional rechazó un nuevo enjuiciamiento penal contra el exvicemandatrio…
(2023-12-23). Modo Van Van: Lo último que trae el tren de la música cubana. cubadebate.cu "Modo Van Van" se dedica especialmente al bajista, compositor y arreglista Juan Carlos Formell, miembro de esta familia de músicos, quien falleciera el 26 de mayo de 2023 en la ciudad de Nueva York, a consecuencia de un ataque cardíaco.
(2023-12-23). Indepaz denuncia nueva masacre en Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net Una de las personas asesinadas es el profesor y líder social Jhon Freiman Ulcue junto a su esposa e hija de 15 años.
(2023-12-23). Exmilitar colombiano admite su participación en magnicidio de MoàØse. telesurtv.net El exmilitar colombiano, Mario Antonio Palacios se declaró culpable de conspirar y asaltar la residencia presidencial de Haití para asesinar al expresidente Jovenel Moïse.
(2023-12-23). Former head of Beijing IP Court sentenced to over 10 years for bribery. ecns.cn Su Chi, former president of the Beijing Intellectual Property Court, was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for the crime of bribery, according to the ruling issued by Beijing No 4 Intermediate People's Court.
(2023-12-23). Ataque israelí deja al menos 18 muertos en el centro de la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Durante la nueva jornada de bombardeos, Israel atacó una serie de supuestas posiciones del movimiento de resistencia palestino Hamás.
(2023-12-23). Senadores de EE.UU. piden a Biden detener envío de armas a Haití. telesurtv.net Los legisladores estadounidenses expresaron una profunda preocupación por la situación en Haití.
(2023-12-23). Cuba y Arabia Saudita firman acuerdo para el desarrollo del fútbol en ambos países. cubadebate.cu Oliet Rodríguez, titular de la AFC, y Yasser Al-Misahel, presidente de la SAFF, llegaron a la rúbrica con el objetivo de consolidar y seguir desarrollando una estrecha relación de trabajo, compartir recursos y experiencias, y cooperar bilateralmente.
(2023-12-23). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net A más de 70 días de los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza y Cisjordania, las autoridades palestinas han registrado más de 20.000 personas asesinadas…
(2023-12-23). Rusia dona 20 toneladas de ayuda humanitaria al pueblo de Gaza. telesurtv.net Según el comunicado, un avión tipo Il-76 partió con medicina, ropa, alimentos y otros insumos.
(2023-12-23). Aumentan a 20.057 los muertos por ataques del Ejército de Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net En las últimas 48 horas, se reportaron 390 muertos y 734 heridos en la Franja de Gaza.
(2023-12-23). Nota informativa del Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Ministros ha decidido disponer el receso laboral con pago del salario, el miércoles 3 de enero de 2024, como justo reconocimiento al esfuerzo realizado por nuestro pueblo en el año 2023 y con el objetivo de propiciar el descanso de los trabajadores.
(2023-12-23). Asesinan a un Cacique de un pueblo indígena en Brasil. telesurtv.net El homicidio ocurrió mientras el líder indígena estaba manejando motocicleta, dos motociclistas lo interceptaron y abrieron fuego para huir del lugar.
(2023-12-23). Mantienen en alerta por lluvias a cuatro provincias dominicanas. telesurtv.net El COE mantiene en alerta verde a las provincias María Trinidad Sánchez, Puerto Plata, Hermanas Mirabal y Espaillat.
(2023-12-23). Choque de un autobús y un camión deja tres muertos en Puno, Perú. telesurtv.net El accidente ocurrió cerca de la 01H30 (hora local) de la madrugada a la altura del puente Cañuma.
(2023-12-23). Afghanistan: Los niños y el conflicto armado en el Afganistán – Informe del Secretario General (S/2023/893). reliefweb.int
(2023-12-23). El tiempo: Algunas lluvias en zonas de la costa norte. cubadebate.cu Estará parcialmente nublado en gran parte del país, con nublados y aislados chubascos ocasionales en zonas de la costa norte. En el resto del territorio nacional las lluvias serán escasas.
(2023-12-23). Refugiados palestinos en Siria marchan en solidaridad con Gaza. telesurtv.net Los participantes en la marcha mostraron desacuerdo con el derramamiento de sangre de sus compatriotas en Gaza.
(2023-12-23). Asesinan a un alcalde colombiano en el departamento del Cauca. telesurtv.net La senadora indígena, Aida Quilcué condenó el asesinato a tiros del alcalde de la localidad de Guachené, Elmer Abonía Rodríguez.
(2023-12-23). Tiroteo deja un fallecido en la ciudad de New York, EE.UU. telesurtv.net En el presunto acto perpetrado por pandillas, otros tres hombres resultaron heridos.
(2023-12-23). Presidente de México inaugura Tren Interoceánico. telesurtv.net La ceremonia tuvo lugar en la estación Salina Cruz.
(2023-12-23). OMS alerta sobre aumento de contagios de la Covid 19 en un mes. telesurtv.net El aumento del 52 por ciento de los casos de la Covid-19 contrasta con la disminución de las muertes en comparación a la fecha del 23 de octubre al 19 de noviembre.
(2023-12-23). Congreso de Brasil aprueba proyecto de presupuesto para 2024. telesurtv.net Para lograr el objetivo de equilibrar las cuentas públicas del 2024, el Gobierno de Lula buscará 34.564 millones de dólares en ingresos extraordinarios.
(2023-12-23). Qué trae la prensa cubana, sábado 23 de diciembre de 2023. cubadebate.cu
(2023-12-23). Imperial Conquest: America's "Long War" against Humanity. Worldwide Militarization. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca The world is at the crossroads of the most serious crisis in modern history. The US has embarked on a military adventure, "a long war", which threatens the future of humanity.
(2023-12-23). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years in 2003.
(2023-12-23). Video: Fake Pandemic Triggers Worldwide Economic and Social Collapse. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-23). Made in the USA. counterpunch.org So much of Gaza has been disfigured by Israeli/US bombs that it is now a different color from space. A New York Times determined that Israel routinely dropped 2,000 lbs. bombs in the area south of Wadi Gaza, the place the IDF had repeatedly ordered civilians in Gaza to move to for safety. The US-made MK-84 2,000-pound bomb can leave craters 60 feet deep and create blastwaves capable of killing and maiming people up to 3,000 feet away. The NYT report concluded that the IDF dropped at least 200 such bombs in southern Gaza, where "even for those who followed every evacuation order, there was still no safety to be fo…
(2023-12-23). City of Sydney Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). Oppenheimer, atomic bombings and the ethical responsibility of scientists. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). Labor's new punitive refugee laws criticised. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). Tamil refugees hope to ask Richard Marles for permanent visas. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). Housing activists organise national day of action for public housing, rent controls. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). How can we build the movement for the liberation of Palestine? greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). Katoomba rallies for Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). Mainstream media's Israel bias comes under pressure. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). Mardi Gras AGM votes to tear up deal with NSW Police. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). NUS votes to support a free Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). Pro-Palestine protesters say Thales has no social licence. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). Residents want council to support Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). Supreme Court overturns aspects of NSW's anti-protest laws. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). WestCONnex delivers traffic chaos and resident outrage as Rozelle Interchange opens. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-23). Thursday 12/28: Stop Travis: No US Weapons for Genocide. indybay.org Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA | Rally, plus: Main Gate, Travis AFB | Air Base Parkway & Parker Rd. | Park and Gather at Commercial Center to left of Air Base Pkway & Parker Rd.
(2023-12-23). Monday 12/25: Sacramento: No Christmas during Genocide: A vigil demanding an end to the bombing of Gaza. indybay.org West Steps, State Capitol | 1315 10th St | Sacramento, CA…
(2023-12-23). Saturday 12/23: San Diego: All Out For Gaza! indybay.org 6th and Laurel | San Diego…
(2023-12-23). Birteksen Union President Mehmet Tàºrkmen in Turkey Appeals for World Support for Levis Workers. indybay.org Levis workers in Turkey have come under a vicious attack by the company and police because they want an independent union to represent them. The union has called for an international day of action at all Levis stores in the world…
(2023-12-23). Saturday 1/13: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: The Feminist Subversion of the Economy. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2023-12-23). We can either have billionaires or democracy. Not both. indybay.org Political debate on wealth redistribution is a fight for fairness | Call it socialism – as the wealthy GOP does – or call it progressive taxation or economic justice. It doesn't matter; the nation's fiscal conservatives will demonize any idea of redistributing wealth and try to stoke unfounded fears of creeping communism no matter what specific language we use around fairness.
(2023-12-23). Sunday 12/24: Watsonville: Don't Feed the War Machine! indybay.org 1992 Main St, Watsonville…
(2023-12-23). FOR LIFE, AGAINST DEATH! COSMOPOLITAN LEFT INSTEAD OF ANTI-ZIONIST CROSS-FRONT. indybay.org An analysis from german comrades on Middle-East war, left, islamism and violence…
(2023-12-23). Report Finds Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Deputies Most Likely to Stop Black People. indybay.org SACRAMENTO, DEC 21, 2023—Today, the ACLU of Northern California and Catalyst California (formerly Advancement Project California) released "Reimagining Community Safety: Sacramento County," which exposes racial disparities in traffic enforcement conducted by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office.
(2023-12-23). Saturday 12/23: Sacramento Run/Walk for Palestine. indybay.org 1725 L St. | Sacramento, CA…
(2023-12-23). Friday 12/22: Silent Vigil for Peace on Earth. indybay.org Corner of El Camino Real & Embarcadero Road | Palo Alto, CA…
(2023-12-23). Friday 12/22: Santa Cruz: Carol for a Ceasefire. indybay.org 1550 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2023-12-23). Monday 12/25: Gays Displaying 50 Ft. Rainbow Flag at St. Mary's on Christmas Thanking Pope. indybay.org 1111 Gough Street at Geary Blvd.
(2023-12-23). Sign the Petition: End Seaside PD Brutality Against Youth. indybay.org Sign the petition here: www.change.org/p/end-seaside-pd-brutality-against-youth…
(2023-12-23). Saturday 12/23: SF: Paint Tears for Palestine. indybay.org Japantown Peace Plaza | San Francisco, CA…
(2023-12-23). Friday 12/29: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org
(2023-12-23). Monday 12/25: Webinar: Christmas is Canceled: What Would Jesus Do for Palestine? indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-23). Saturday 12/23: Petaluma: Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Corner of Petaluma Blvd and East Washington | Petaluma, CA…
(2023-12-23). Tuesday 12/26: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2023-12-23). Friday 12/29: Action Hour — Ceasefire Now. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-23). Biden Administration Moves to Protect Old-Growth Forests. indybay.org Environmental Groups Welcome Needed Action on Old Growth, Urge Future Action on Mature Forests…
(2023-12-23). Lawsuit: Huge California Reservoir Proposal Threatens River, Climate, Fish. indybay.org WOODLAND, Calif., December 20, 2023 — Conservation and environmental justice groups filed a legal challenge today to the largest reservoir project approved in California in decades. The Sites Reservoir would harm the Sacramento River ecosystem, threaten already imperiled fish species, and release greenhouse gas pollution, today's lawsuit says.
(2023-12-23). Wednesday 1/24: Drought, Atmospheric Rivers and Floods, Oh My! indybay.org Webinar over Zoom…
(2023-12-23). Wednesday 2/7: Microplastics? Macro Problems. indybay.org Webinar over Zoom. Register through Eventbrite.
(2023-12-23). Wednesday 1/31: Reading Circle: The Palestinian Struggle for Self-Determination. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St (near Ellis), SF | Also on Zoom | Register: bit.ly/PalestinianStruggleReadingCircle (or scan QR code in the image)…
(2023-12-23). JBLM Police Mock The Death Of Manny Ellis. indybay.org No Justice, No Peace. – JBLM Police / Directorate of Emergency Services A Corrupt and Violent Organization.
(2023-12-23). Homeless deaths on the streets surge in 2023. indybay.org The Dead Can't Dance Or Sing Anymore:…
(2023-12-23). Argentina: Documento leído en Plaza de Mayo en manifestación del 20 de diciembre. indybay.org
(2023-12-23). Sunday 12/24: Oakland: Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org in front of Cathedral of Christ, 2121 Harrison Ave, Oakland, CA…
(2023-12-23). Yemen attacks cripple Israeli port's operations: Report. presstv.ir Ansarullah's attacks reportedly cripple operations at the port of Eilat at the southern tip of the occupied Palestinian territories.
(2023-12-23). US group urges ICC to probe Israel's military top brass for war crimes. presstv.ir A US-based rights group has officially called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to prosecute a list of 40 senior Israeli commanders for war crimes over their involvement in the occupying regime's genocide of Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-23). UN chief blasts Israeli war for stonewalling aid deliveries to Gaza. presstv.ir The UN chief denounces the Israeli regime's ongoing genocidal war against Gaza over its blocking the transfer of humanitarian aid to the besieged territory.
(2023-12-23). Dec. 22: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid the Israeli regime's genocidal war on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian and regional resistance groups continue their operations against the regime. Here is what happened on December 22…
(2023-12-23). Yemen: Anti-Israel operations to intensify if Gaza aggression doesn't end. presstv.ir The Yemeni defense minister says the country's armed forces will intensify their strikes if Israel doesn't put an end to its military aggression and all-out blockade against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-23). Dozens killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza after UN approves aid resolution. presstv.ir Palestinian authorities are reporting heavy Israel shelling in several cities in Gaza hours after world powers demanded more aid be allowed into the besieged Palestinian territory.
(2023-12-23). Israel used one of its most destructive bombs in south Gaza: Report. presstv.ir Israel has used one of its biggest and most destructive bombs in an area designated safe for civilians in southern Gaza, a report says.
(2023-12-23). Hamas: Gallant's assassination threat shows defeat of Zionists. presstv.ir Hamas has dismissed the latest threats by Israeli minister of military affairs Yoav Gallant against the group, saying they represent the disgraceful defeat of Zionists in the war on Gaza.
(2023-12-23). Almost all Saudi nationals oppose Arab ties with Israel, poll finds. presstv.ir A new survey has found that 96 percent of Saudi Arabian citizens want Arab countries to cut all types of ties with Israel in response to the occupying regime's war on Gaza.
(2023-12-23). Iran: UN resolution on more Gaza aid deliveries 'positive but insufficient'. presstv.ir Iran has welcomed the UN Security Council resolution for increased Gaza aid delivery, but said it is not enough to ease the misery of Palestinian people.
(2023-12-23). Pro-Palestine demonstrators rally in Australia's Melbourne to demand Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Thousands march in Melbourne to express solidarity with Palestinians and demand Gaza ceasefire.
(2023-12-23). 'Jews for Palestine' holds rally in Brooklyn, demanding Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir The 'Jews for Palestine' holds a rally in Brooklyn, calling for ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-23). Yemenis rally in solidarity with Palestine, vow to respond to any US aggression. presstv.ir Thousands of Yemenis have taken to the streets across the country to express solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, vow to answer back any US strike.
(2023-12-23). US military support for Israel unwavering. presstv.ir The Israeli killing machine has continued its assault on the besieged Gaza Strip, with the regime forces boasting about how they have struck 300 targets in 24 hours, which included a series of hospitals and homes.
(2023-12-23). Israel killed hundreds in Gaza in 48 hours: Health ministry. presstv.ir Israel's relentless bombardment of Gaza has killed 390 people in two days.
(2023-12-23). Elite Israeli forces give up 'death trap' Gaza quarter after heavy losses: Report. presstv.ir Elite Israeli forces reportedly give up control of a neighborhood in the Gaza City after suffering heavy losses there.
(2023-12-23). Iraqi resistance hits target in Israeli settlement of 'Eilat'. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it has stricken a target in the city of Umm Rashrash, also known as Eilat, in the southern part of Occupied Palestine in retaliation for Israel's genocidal war in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-23). Israel's targeting of Palestinian medical facilities 'unprecedented' in history. presstv.ir The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) denounced Israel's persistent attacks on Palestinian health workers and facilities in the besieged Gaza Strip as "unprecedented major crimes" in the history of warfare.
(2023-12-23). Israel trying to 'deport Gazans en masse,' UN expert warns. presstv.ir The Israeli regime is trying to 'deport the majority of the civilian population en masse' as part of its plan to 'permanently alter' the composition of Gaza's population, a UN expert has warned.
(2023-12-23). UNSC passes resolution demanding more Gaza aid deliveries. presstv.ir The resolution calls for "unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance at scale" and the creation of "conditions for a sustainable cessation of hostilities."
(2023-12-23). Funeral held for five Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp. presstv.ir People in the West Bank hold a funeral for five Palestinians killed in an Israeli raid on the Nur Shams refugee camp.
(2023-12-23). UN Security Council voices 'alarm' at rising violence in Sudan. presstv.ir The United Nations Security Council has voiced "alarm" at mounting violence in Sudan, as the ongoing civil war in the country has displaced over seven million civilians.
(2023-12-23). Hundreds rally in protest over Serbia's 'illegitimate' vote results. presstv.ir Serbian citizens rally once again in the capital Belgrade to protest against alleged voter fraud following calls by the main opposition camp to protest the weekend's election results…
(2023-12-23). Russian official says apartment complex on fire after Ukraine's shelling in Donetsk. presstv.ir An official in Russian-controlled Donetsk says Ukraine fired shells that hit an apartment complex in Donetsk city on Tuesday.
(2023-12-23). US, Europe plan to seize Russia's $300 billion in assets: Report. presstv.ir The Biden administration is showing favor in seizing over $300 billion in assets the Russian central bank has set aside in Western financial institutions.
(2023-12-23). Ayatollah Khamenei: Usurping Zionist regime will be eradicated. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei says he is confident the Palestinian people will triumph and Israel will be eradicated.
(2023-12-23). Ayatollah Khamenei: Usurping Zionist regime will be eradicated. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei says the Palestinian people will triumph and Israel will be eradicated, hailing the people of aza and its fighters for standing "like a rock".
(2023-12-23). Hundreds evacuated as flash floods hit northeastern Australia. presstv.ir Hundreds evacuated as flood disaster unfolds in northeastern Australia.
(2023-12-23). Hundreds of farmers, tractors descend on Berlin to protest planned subsidy cuts. presstv.ir Thousands of angry German farmers with hundreds of tractors descend on Berlin to protest against planned subsidy cuts for agricultural diesel and the road tax for farming vehicles.
(2023-12-23). At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake. presstv.ir At least 118 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China.
(2023-12-23). Heavy rain prompts evacuations, road closures in Southern Californias. presstv.ir Heavy rain and flooding led to road closures and evacuations in southern California.
(2023-12-23). Iran to Russia: No compromise on territorial integrity. presstv.ir Hossein Amir-Abdollahian made the remark in a phone call with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
(2023-12-23). Hamburg fish market, streets flooded by Storm Zoltan. presstv.ir Streets in Hamburg's waterfront have been submerged following a storm surge.
(2023-12-23). Iraq's Islamic resistance says hit Israeli target in Mediterranean Sea. presstv.ir Iraqi resistance fighters say they have targeted an Israeli gas rig in the Mediterranean Sea in support of the Palestinian people.
(2023-12-23). More shipping firms avoid Red Sea despite US promises. presstv.ir More shipping firms have decided to avoid the Red Sea although the US has created a naval coalition purportedly aimed to safeguard shipping after Yemen's retaliatory attacks on Israel-linked vessels.
(2023-12-23). Al-Wefaq: Bahrain joining US-led coalition betrayal of Palestinian cause. presstv.ir Bahrain's opposition group al-Wefaq Society has denounced the Al Khalifah regime's decision to join the US-led maritime task forces in the Red Sea as a "betrayal of the Palestinian cause."
(2023-12-23). Dec 23, 2023. sitrepworld.info Ralph Vaughan Williams — Romance SC Editorial: 2023 — The Year the World saw the US Emperor as Naked… and Grotesque Breaking Down Thinktank-land's Latest: Estonian MoD & ISW Analysis, by Simplicius The Thinker Now More Than Ever We Need a True Philosopher of Civilization, by Pepe Escobar Thoughts on War in Gaza and Ukraine, by Bill Astore The US and China at Year's End: Still Treading on the Precipice, by Michael T. Klare The Cost of Insouciance Is Death, by Paul Craig Roberts Colorado Ruling Makes Trump a Frontrunner, by Matt Taibbi Jung Predicted How the West Would Destroy Its…
news.yahoo.com (2023-12-22). UN's Guterres says 'much more is needed' after Security Council vote
vanityfair.com (2023-12-22). UN Security Council Approves Resolution For More Humanitarian Aid to Gaza; US AbstainsThe United States Biden Neocons abstained Friday from a United Nations resolution on calls for humanitarian pauses to allow for aid to reach Gaza, where the death toll surpassed 20,000 this week, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The US decision not to vote—a rarity for Security Council members—came after nearly a week of debate and 11th-hour negotiations. | The resolution was adopted by a vote of 13-0 with 2 abstentions by the US and Russia. Before the vote, Russia had proposed an amendment reinserting stronger language around a ceasefire that was vetoed by the US.
Comment in Plain Language. Basically, what the MSM is obfuscating on this topic is this: The US is steadfast in favor of a continuing Israeli genocide in Gaza and has been suppressing attempts by the UN Security Council members from taking a vote on a ceasefire (cessation of hostilities). For PR purposes, they finally allowed a vote on being in favor of a watered-down resolution, in principle and without requirements, for the delivery of more humanitarian aid, but nothing on ending Israel's murderous killing spree. During the U.S. delay tactics, many more thousands of indigenous Palestinian civilians were violently slaughtered. As alternative media options come in, we'll post more of them here.
(2023-12-22). At This Point We Have To Always Assume Israel Is Lying Until Proven Otherwise. caitlinjohnstone.com.au At this point the default assumption of any thinking person should be that all claims made by Israel are lies until proven otherwise by mountains of rock-solid evidence.
2023-12-21: News Headlines
(2023-12-21). 80+ Groups Descend On DC, Demand Gaza Cease-Fire, Migrant Rights. popularresistance.org Activists from more than 80 advocacy groups took to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday to protest what they called the Israeli genocide in Palestine and "cruel" immigration policies here in the United States. | The demonstrators demanded a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, an end to American military aid for Israel, and protection for migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. | "As the Biden administration and Senate Democrats indicate a willingness to advance cruel immigration proposals in order to pass a spending package that will send billions of dollars to Israel to continue its genocide in Gaza, we come toget…
(2023-12-21). Israel continues bombardment of Gaza as UNSC delays ceasefire vote. peoplesdispatch.org 
The death toll in Gaza is likely to breach the 20,000 mark, with more than 53,000 wounded as Israeli airstrikes and ground shelling continue to strike all parts of Gaza with little regard to civilian casualties…
(2023-12-21). United Nations reports Israeli forces are carrying out mass summary executions in Gaza. wsws.org On Wednesday, the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights published a report alleging that Israeli forces carried out a mass execution of civilians in Northern Gaza, separating 11 men from their families and summarily shooting them.
(2023-12-21). Activists Block Several Airports In Belgium — Ground Private Jets. popularresistance.org On Saturday 16 December, supporters of campaign group Code Rouge-Rood from several European countries entered Là¨ege Airport in a peaceful direct action to denounce the injustice and climate impact of aviation and demand a drastic reduction of flights | This happened just after hundreds of activists were arrested around Antwerp, while preparing to block Antwerp International airport, one of the biggest private jet airports in Belgium. Despite police targetting activists, a large group managed to enter Antwerp Airport and achieved success: no private jets took off from Kortrijk or Antwerp today.
(2023-12-21). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 75: UNSC Postpones Ceasefire Vote. popularresistance.org The UN Security Council postponed for the second time a vote on a ceasefire resolution in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. | The resolution was initially scheduled for a vote on Monday. However, Security Council members are debating the draft's wording to avoid another U.S. veto. On December 8, the U.S. rejected a ceasefire call, while the UK abstained. | U.S. foreign officials warned that support for Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip is isolating Washington from its allies and could cost it diplomatically in the long run. | On Tuesday, the National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby confirmed that the U.S…
(2023-12-21). BP Suspends All Oil Shipments Through Red Sea In Response To Houthi Blockade. popularresistance.org On Monday, December 18, oil giant BP announced that it would pause all oil shipments through the Red Sea due to Houthi's blockade of all ships heading to Israel. BP is the first oil and gas company to do so. The Ansar Allah forces had announced its blockade on December 9. Yahya Sare'e, the spokesperson of Yemeni armed forces, announced that the blockade would continue until Israel ended its genocidal war on Gaza and lifted the blockade on the besieged Palestinian territory. | As a result of the blockade, cargo ships have been forced to travel around the African continent rather than through the Red Sea, increasin…
(2023-12-21). Israel Kills 11 Palestinians Every Hour, Azov In Gaza & Israel Still Refusing Full Hostage Exchange. 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 (12/20/23). 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
(2023-12-21). Anne And Joe Argue About The Child-Killing Murder Robot. caitlinjohnstone.com.au "The Child-Killing Murder Robot has a right to defend itself!"
(2023-12-21). Australian Broadcasting Corporation sacks journalist after Zionist witch-hunt. wsws.org The ABC is setting precedents befitting a tin-pot dictatorship, where the slightest criticism of an unfolding genocide and the lies used to justify it is met with repression.
(2023-12-21). The working class must stop the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza. wsws.org Stopping the genocide requires strikes and boycotts of arms companies, work stoppages at docks and airports to prevent the shipment of any items to Israel with a military use and the systematic preparation for a political general strike against the war.
(2023-12-21). The "election victory" of al-Sisi in Egypt. wsws.org If anything was needed in the midst of Israel's genocide against the Palestinians to reduce the human rights propaganda of the imperialist powers to absurdity, it is their partnership with the butcher of Cairo.
(2023-12-21). Victory for Venezuela: Alex Saab is free! liberationnews.org 
Washington wanted to set an example with Saab and punish him, his family and the Venezuelan people for daring to resist the U.S. sanctions. Congratulations, Alex Saab. You are right, Venezuela won this battle.
(2023-12-21). Venezuela Secures Release Of Government Envoy Alex Saab. popularresistance.org Venezuela successfully negotiated the release of Alex Saab, a government envoy who spent more than three years detained. | Saab landed in Caracas on Wednesday afternoon and was greeted by his family and Venezuelan government officials. His release comes as a result of a negotiation between the Nicolás Maduro government and the Joe Biden administration that will see the release of up to 36 people, 10 of them US citizens, currently detained in Venezuela. | The Maduro government envoy was arrested during a refueling stopover in Cape Verde in June 2020 on his way to Iran to negotiate food and fuel import deals amidst…
(2023-12-21). Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators march for Gaza ceasefire in Lyon. presstv.ir Thousands of demonstrators take to the streets of Lyon to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-21). Bent on genocide: Netanyahu rules out ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Israeli prime minister rules out the prospect of any ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which has been the subject of a genocidal Israeli war for the past 75 days.
(2023-12-21). US releases detained Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab. peoplesdispatch.org Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab, who has been unjustly imprisoned in the United States since October 2021, was finally released from US custody on December 20. Saab was detained in Cape Verde a year after being Saab was sanctioned amid intensified US attacks against Venezuela, which was attempting to…
(2023-12-21). Venezuela Brings Home Alex Saab in Exchange for Releasing Convicted US Mercenaries. orinocotribune.com 
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(2023-12-21). City of Sydney Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-21). Jesus, Gaza, and the Murder of Useless People. dissidentvoice.org Jesus was a Palestinian Jew born in Bethlehem. He grew up in Nazareth and was executed as a criminal in Jerusalem. It is because of him that we celebrate Christmas. But it is in spite of him that what we celebrate is the opposite of what he stood for. The different stories of his birth, …
(2023-12-21). Where are Leftwing Jewish Groups on the Israel-Gaza Conflict? progressive.org Jeff Spitzer-Resnick examines a range of efforts to respond to the current war.
(2023-12-21). Will the human rights movement survive the Gaza war? responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2023-12-21). oPt: Minister Geoffrey van Leeuwen announces extra ‚Ǩ25 million in emergency aid for Gaza during visit to Rafah border crossing. reliefweb.int Countries: Netherlands, occupied Palestinian territory | Source: Government of the Netherlands | The Netherlands is making an extra ‚Ǩ25 million available for humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza. The Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Geoffrey van Leeuwen, announced the new funding on Wednesday during his visit to the Rafah crossing, on Egypt's border with Gaza. Minister Van Leeuwen is visiting the crossing together with Minister of Foreign Affairs Hanke Bruins Slot. The contribution will be used to supply food, water, medical care and fuel for electricity and heating…
(2023-12-21). Colorado Supreme Court rules Trump coup attempt disqualifies him as candidate. wsws.org The Democratic Party and the Biden administration, however, will take no serious action against the fascist ex-president. They seek collaboration with the Republicans on a shared agenda of war in Ukraine and Gaza.
(2023-12-21). Raeisi: Palestine number one issue of region, world. presstv.ir Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi considers the issue of Palestine to be the "most essential" issue of the region and the entire world.
(2023-12-21). New York City protesters demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. presstv.ir Protesters in New York rally in solidarity with Palestinians to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-21). Pro-Palestine demonstrators rally in Australia's Melbourne to demand Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Thousands march in Melbourne to express solidarity with Palestinians and demand Gaza ceasefire.
(2023-12-21). 'Jews for Palestine' holds rally in Brooklyn, demanding Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir The 'Jews for Palestine' holds a rally in Brooklyn, calling for ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-21). Haniyeh says resistance stands 'strong, resolute' as Israel says ready for ceasefire. presstv.ir The head of Hamas' political bureau says the Palestinian resistance has stood "firm on the battlefield" despite two and a half months of Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
(2023-12-21). Resistance strikes down US plot to secure Israel's control over region: Islamic Jihad. presstv.ir A senior official of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad says the movement has struck down Washington's plans to secure the occupying regime's control over the region.
(2023-12-21). Journalists Under Fire: Mustafa al Sawaf, veteran Palestinian editor and analyst. presstv.ir Almost 100 Palestinian journalists have been killed by the Israeli regime forces in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, including veteran Palestinian editor and analyst Mustafa al Sawaf.
(2023-12-21). Region gradually moving toward ceasefire in Palestine: Iran FM. presstv.ir Iran's FM says regional efforts have intensified for a ceasefire in Palestine.
(2023-12-21). Hamas leader visits Egypt to discuss new Gaza truce. presstv.ir A top Hamas leader has traveled to Egypt to discuss a potential new Gaza truce involving an exchange of prisoners and the entry of more aid to Gaza.
(2023-12-21). Israeli airstrikes kill dozens more civilians in Gaza. presstv.ir Dozens of Palestinians have lost their lives in the latest Israeli airstrikes across various parts of Gaza.
(2023-12-21). Hamas ready for all-for-all prisoner exchange with Israel: Senior official. presstv.ir A Hamas official says the resistance movement is ready for an all-for-all prisoner exchange with the Israeli regime.
(2023-12-21). Acute water shortages in Gaza pose deadly risks for children, UN warns. presstv.ir The UNICEF has warned that acute water shortages in the war-torn Gaza pose deadly risks for children.
(2023-12-21). Testimonies show Israel torturing Gaza abductees. presstv.ir Testimonies confirm the Gaza abductees were subjected to all forms of beatings and ill-treatment by Israeli forces during their detention.
(2023-12-21). Israel Has Backed Itself Into a Corner on Post-War Gaza Occupation, Diplomats Say. news.antiwar.com As Israel continues its war against the Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip, killing approximately 20,000 people including mostly women and children, it is setting the stage for a future military reoccupation of the coastal enclave. Three Western diplomats, including two ambassadors, told the Times of Israel that — despite the Israeli government's repeated denials …
(2023-12-21). US Veto Threat Once Again Delays Security Council Vote on Gaza Ceasefire. news.antiwar.com The White House threatened to veto a UN Security Council resolution that would call for a ceasefire in Gaza and set up an expedited inspection mechanism for bringing aid into Gaza. The US is demanding that the resolution affirm Israel's right to self-defense and that the part of the text calling for a ceasefire be …
(2023-12-21). Teachers Push For Ceasefire, With Education, Agitation, Resolutions. popularresistance.org When Becky Pringle, president of the 3-million-member National Education Association (NEA), the largest union in the country, tweeted, "We join our partner organizations along with Jewish and Muslim leaders across the globe in an urgent call for an end to the violence," it was one more step in the growing movement among union activists demanding a ceasefire in Palestine. | Teachers unions including the Chicago Teachers Union, the San Antonio Alliance of Teachers and Support Professionals, and the Massachusetts Teachers Association were some of the first unions to sign on to a ceasefire resolution spearheaded by t…
(2023-12-21). Funeral held for five Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp. presstv.ir People in the West Bank hold a funeral for five Palestinians killed in an Israeli raid on the Nur Shams refugee camp.
(2023-12-21). Junior doctors in England launch fresh strike over pay dispute. presstv.ir Junior doctors in England stage a strike in the run-up to Christmas in an attempt to force the government to make a fresh effort to improve their pay and working conditions.
(2023-12-21). Congress And President Biden Should Not Trade Away Human Rights. popularresistance.org The Senate, House, and White House are embroiled in down-to-the-wire negotiations to trade harmful changes to the asylum system and draconian immigration enforcement measures in exchange for approving a one-time defense supplemental funding package. We urge members of Congress and the White House to reject any such deal. | If Congress passes the one-time defense supplemental, the money will likely run out in just a few months. But the major anti-immigrant policy changes that Congress and the White House are reportedly considering will be permanent.
(2023-12-21). North Korea warns of 'nuclear attack' if US provokes with nukes. presstv.ir North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said that his country would launch a nuclear attack if an enemy provokes it with nuclear weapons, apparently referring to the United States, according to state media.
(2023-12-21). Oppenheimer, atomic bombings and the ethical responsibility of scientists. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-21). Sudan: 2023 In Review: Nearly 16,000 children a day plunged into hunger in top 10 worsening food crises. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-21). Almost 3 million children in Sudan's Al Jazirah state at risk as violence escalates. reliefweb.int Country: Sudan | Source: UN Children's Fund | NEW YORK/AMMAN/PORT SUDAN, 21 December 2023 — The escalation in fighting in Sudan's Al Jazirah state has reportedly forced at least 150,000 children from their homes in less than a week, UNICEF warned today. The eruption of fighting in Al Jazirah means that more than half of states in Sudan — 10 out of 18 — are experiencing active conflict. | An estimated 5.9 million people live in Al Jazirah State, with approximately half of the population being children. | Since the escalation of the conflict in Sudan on April 15, nearly 500,000 people fled viol…
(2023-12-21). Hundreds rally in protest over Serbia's 'illegitimate' vote results. presstv.ir Serbian citizens rally once again in the capital Belgrade to protest against alleged voter fraud following calls by the main opposition camp to protest the weekend's election results…
(2023-12-21). International Migrants Day: How To Change the System? orinocotribune.com By Neal Resnikoff — Dec 18. 2023 | The UN General Assembly proclaimed December 18 International Migrants Day in 2000. It took into account the large and increasing number of migrants in the world. It aimed to further the 1990 International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. | The Convention recognizes the human rights of migrant workers and promotes their access to justice as well as to humane and lawful working and living conditions. It provides guidance on the elaboration of national migration policies and for international cooperation based on…
(2023-12-21). Immigrant advocates prepare legal battle against fascistic Texas immigration laws. wsws.org Governor Abbott blamed the Biden administration for what Democrats and Republicans have increasingly referred to as the "broken" border.
(2023-12-21). Labor's new punitive refugee laws criticised. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-21). Tamil refugees hope to ask Richard Marles for permanent visas. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-21). Democratic Republic of the Congo Regional Refugee Response Plan Dashboard – As of 30 September 2023. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-21). Australia: Immigration Detention and Community Statistics Summary – October 2023 (released 21 December 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-21). Another Labor state or territory leader quits suddenly in Australia. wsws.org In the fourth such exit since June, Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles abruptly resigned this week, pointing to a developing political crisis of the Labor governments across the country.
(2023-12-21). Philippines: DSWD, UN agency strengthen food security system through Digital Mapping System. reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | In line with the anti-hunger initiatives of the government, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the United Nations — Food and Agriculture Organization (UN-FAO) launched on Wednesday (December 20) the Digital Mapping System (DMS), an innovation designed to strengthen food security systems in the country. | The DMS is an initiative under the DSWD Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Convergence Program that aims to strengthen the capacities of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and small-holder farme…
(2023-12-21). Anheuser-Busch workers vote by 99 percent to authorize strike. wsws.org The Teamsters contract for five thousand Anheuser-Busch workers expires at the end of February.
(2023-12-21). Largest nursing home in St. Louis, Missouri shuts down, leaving residents in disarray and workers unpaid. wsws.org The state was called in to rapidly relocate residents to at least 15 different facilities across the area. Receiving nursing homes reported that residents arrived with no medical paperwork or medication.
(2023-12-21). Cuba to implement additional payments to health and education worke. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Prime Minister Manuel Marrero announced today that as of 2024 the country will implement measures aimed at making additional payments to improve the income of workers in the health and education sectors.
(2023-12-21). Deadly earthquake strikes impoverished region of China. wsws.org As of Wednesday morning, according to the state media, at least 134 people were killed and around a thousand injured in northwestern Gansu province and the neighbouring province of Qinghai.
(2023-12-21). Houthi: US warships will be targeted in Red Sea if Yemen attacked. presstv.ir The leader of Ansarullah says Yemeni Armed Forces will not hesitate to target US warships in the Red Sea if the vessels launch military strikes against the Yemeni soil.
(2023-12-21). Kenya At 60: Field Notes From The Neocolony. popularresistance.org Just four years after independence, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga published Not Yet Uhuru, a seminal political treatise of the new country. 60 years after independence, and 56 years after its publication, one might argue that nothing much has changed. As a nation, we find ourselves still grappling with the question of how Kenya became free with the greater portion of the arable land controlled by a handful of owners even as millions are squatters on their ancestral land.
(2023-12-21). Thousands take to the streets in Argentina in the first mobilization against Milei's government. peoplesdispatch.org Thousands of Argentines demonstrated, this Wednesday December 20, "against the economic austerity measures" implemented by Javier Milei's government. The day was marked by high tension early on, following a major police operation carried out at the main entrances to the city of Buenos Aires. | The Minister of Security, Patricia Bullrich, announced that she would debut her "anti-picketing protocol", presented last Friday December 15, and threatened that they would not allow the demonstration to take place. However, the call to mobilization managed to overcome the fear that the government tried to install. | The pe…
(2023-12-21). A Bolivarian specter haunts the Monroe Doctrine. peoplesdispatch.org December 2, 2023 marked 200 years since US President James Monroe's famous words to Congress: "America for the Americans". To remember that anniversary, the Network in Defense of Humanity (REDH) organized an international forum "Bolivar versus Monroe, against imperialism, fascism and neocolonialism, within the framework of 200 years of anti-imperialism", in Caracas, Venezuela, from November 30 to December 2, 2023. | Over the three days of the conference, intellectuals and politicians from all over the continent spoke about the legacy of the Monroe Doctrine today and the ongoing struggle against US imperialism. Ma…
(2023-12-21). Anti-War Committee Launches Billboard Campaign For Divestment. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, MN — On December 18, the Minnesota Anti-War Committee held a press conference to proudly announce the installation of four billboards in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. These billboards will serve as a visual call to action, reinforcing the committee's demands: "Divest Minnesota from Israel" and "End U.S. aid to Israel." | Strategically placed, these billboards will be a powerful tool to amplify the Anti-War Committee's demands that Minnesota divest from Israel and for the U.S. to end all support for Israel's apartheid regime. | Billboards will be Minneapolis at 515 Washington Avenue S; 815 Washing…
(2023-12-21). Calgary-Based Subsidiary Partners In Building US' Mountain Valley Pipeline. popularresistance.org The Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) is a 482 kilometre (300 mile) pipeline being built across West Virigina and Virginia to transport fracked gas. WGL Midstream, a subsidiary of Calgary-based AltaGas, owns 10 per cent of this USD $6.6 billion pipeline. | The Natural Resources Defense Council says: "It has been estimated that the full life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (excluding construction emissions) generated by the MVP mainline alone would be almost 90 million metric tons annually. This is equivalent to the emissions from 23 average U.S. coal plants."
(2023-12-21). Americans Abandoning Neighborhoods Due To Rising Flood Risk. popularresistance.org As flooding becomes more common due to the shifting and strengthening weather patterns and sea-level rise associated with climate change, so does climate migration. | New research by the First Street Foundation (FSF) has combined historic population change trends with flood risk data to reveal climate migration patterns happening in areas with high flood risk across the United States. | "Much of the world's population is exposed to some kind of extreme weather event exacerbated by climate change. These events have been directly connected to impacts on human systems including economic, social, and political crises…
(2023-12-21). Biden Is Trump's Poodle. popularresistance.org Biden, you defeated Trump, yet your administration has NOT rolled back all of the evil caused by Trump. | Take the case of journalist Julian Assange. | Under the Obama administration of which you, Biden, were Vice-President for 8 years, journalist and publisher Julian Assange was NOT prosecuted for publishing the Collateral Damage video of the U.S. Army murder by hellfire missile of Reuters reporters nor the classified Afghanistan and the Iraq war files. | However, you and the Obama administration did prosecute and won conviction of U.S. Army PFC Bradley Manning for disclosing those classified materials.
(2023-12-21). Ukraine — Turn Out the Lights, The Party is Over. sonar21.com 
Thanks to DL for reminding me of this iconic song and Dandy Don Meredith. Meredith was a star football player (American style) with the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960s and then played second banana to Howard Cosell as the broadcast team for Monday Night Football. | What does this have to do with Ukraine? Did you see what the Washington Post did to its banner on line? | This is just one more indicator that the Ukrainian fan-boy shop in Washington, DC is shutting down. Clicking on a current link filled with articles about the War in Ukraine is quite a downer if you are one of the Deep State gaggle infesting Wa…
(2023-12-21). Ukraine should take a page out of Finland's fight with Stalin. responsiblestatecraft.org 
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(2023-12-21). Russian official says apartment complex on fire after Ukraine's shelling in Donetsk. presstv.ir An official in Russian-controlled Donetsk says Ukraine fired shells that hit an apartment complex in Donetsk city on Tuesday.
(2023-12-21). Patrick Lawrence: What? Ukraine Is Not Winning the War? scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-21). Longtime Talk Show Host Joe Madison Announces His Prostate Cancer Has Returned And Goes Off Air, Encourages Men To Seek Testing. moguldom.com Renowned radio talk-show host and activist Joe Madison, affectionately known as "The Black Eagle," revealed that his battle with prostate cancer has resurfaced, prompting him to temporarily step away from his hosting duties on SiriusXM Urban View. Madison is also using his platform to encourage men, particularly Black men who face higher risks, to prioritize …
(2023-12-21). Housing activists organise national day of action for public housing, rent controls. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-21). How can we build the movement for the liberation of Palestine? greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-21). Katoomba rallies for Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-21). Mainstream media's Israel bias comes under pressure. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-21). Mardi Gras AGM votes to tear up deal with NSW Police. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-21). NUS votes to support a free Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-21). Pro-Palestine protesters say Thales has no social licence. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-21). Residents want council to support Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-21). Supreme Court overturns aspects of NSW's anti-protest laws. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-21). WestCONnex delivers traffic chaos and resident outrage as Rozelle Interchange opens. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-21). Cabinet approves CNOOC's license for LPG facility at Kingfisher. independent.co.ug 
Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cabinet has approved China National Offshore Oil Corporation- CNOOC Uganda Limited to proceed with the construction of a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) facility in the Kingfisher development area. The state minister in charge of national guidance, Godfrey Kabbyanga revealed this during the cabinet briefing at the Uganda Media Centre in …
(2023-12-21). Lawyers for Sipapa demand to review CCTV footage. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala City socialite Charles Olimi, known as Sipapa, and his wife Shamila Nakiyemba were formally charged in the High Court Wednesday with 13 counts of aggravated robbery and money laundering. Appearing before the Criminal Division High Court Judge Michael Elubu, the couple pleaded not guilty to all the charges. …
(2023-12-21). Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sworn in as Kuwait's new Emir. independent.co.ug 
KUWAIT CITY | Xinhua | Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah officially assumed the role of emir of Kuwait on Wednesday, taking an oath before the Kuwaiti National Assembly. He succeeds the late Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who passed away at the age of 86 on December 16. Sheikh Mishal is the 17th ruler …
(2023-12-21). Mpuuga slams speaker for defending 'incompetent' PM Nabbanja. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, the Leader of Opposition in Parliament — LOP has slammed the Speaker's office for shielding Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja. Mpuuga claims the PM has shown incompetence as leader of government business in the August House. He was responding to questions from journalists at Parliament on Wednesday …
(2023-12-21). Yumbe Procurement Officer arrested for soliciting UGX 23M bribe. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Senior Procurement Officer for Yumbe district, Taban Kana, and Siraj Anule, an official of Miribe Foundation Limited, have been arrested for soliciting a bribe from a contractor. They have been arrested by detectives from the State House Anti-Corruption Unit and the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID). Kana is accused …
(2023-12-21). Yankee Micro Social Psychology Part I. dissidentvoice.org 
Orientation Developing a Marxist social psychology is a very important aspect of explaining what is going on within the individual in relation to society as well as what is going on in small group interactions between themselves. What we find when we examine social psychology in Yankeedom is what you might suspect, and that is …
(2023-12-21). Anticorruption and Imperialist Blind Spots: The Role of the United States in Brazil's Long Coup. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-21). A Merry AUKUS Surprise, Western Australia! asia-pacificresearch.com
(2023-12-21). Selected Articles: 'Sacrificial Lamb': US Troops in Syria and Iraq. Colonial-Style Occupation Ready to Sacrifice Their Lives for Israel in a Future Middle East Conflict. globalresearch.ca 
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(2023-12-21). MMP Blog #10: Keeping Track of Stocks and Flows: The Money of Account. realprogressives.org We will go through the details of keeping track of stocks and flows in the money of account. That will also lead us into a discussion of the relation between "money" and "spending"—how do we "pay for" things?>
(2023-12-21). MMP Blog #10 Responses. realprogressives.org
(2023-12-21). MMP Blog #7 Responses. realprogressives.org
(2023-12-21). MMP Blog #7: What Backs Up Currency and Why Would Anyone Accept It? realprogressives.org This week, let us take a peek behind the currency. Is there anything there, other than the Fed Chairman's—how shall we put it—family jewels?>
(2023-12-21). MMP Blog #8 Responses. realprogressives.org
(2023-12-21). MMP Blog #8: Taxes Drive Money. realprogressives.org In short, to avoid the penalties imposed for non-payment of taxes (that could include prison), the taxpayer needs to get hold of the government's currency.
(2023-12-21). MMP Blog #9 Responses. realprogressives.org
(2023-12-21). MMP Blog #9: What If the Population Refuses to Accept the Domestic Currency? realprogressives.org The best kind of payment is an obligatory one—one that must be made to stay out of prison, or to avoid death by thirst. An obligatory payment that must be made in the sovereign's own currency will guarantee a demand for that currency.
(2023-12-21). MMT: A Doubly Retrospective Analysis. realprogressives.org We must have fundamental reform and MMT shines a light on the path we need to take. Randy Wray's keynote speech at the 2011 CofFEE Conference.
(2023-12-21). Revisiting the October 7 Hamas Attack — Did Israel Kill most of the Israeli Civilians? sonar21.com 
(2023-12-21). World: Alertes de maladies épidémiques et émergentes en Océanie le 19 décembre 2023. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-21). Myanmar: IDP sites in Kachin and northern Shan states (As of 30 November 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-21). Myanmar: IDP Sites in Kachin State (As of 30 November 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-21). Myanmar: IDP Sites in Shan State (As of 30 November 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-21). Focused COVID-19 Media Monitoring, Nepal (December 21, 2023) [EN/NE]. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-21). WFP Pakistan Floods Situation Report, November 2023. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-21). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #17 on the Mw 7.4 Earthquake Incident in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur as of 20 December 2023, 6PM. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-21). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #4 on the Effects of Shear Line and Tropical Storm "Kabayan" as of 20 December 2023, 6PM. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-21). Revolutionizing Maternal Health in Urban Bangladesh. reliefweb.int Country: Bangladesh | Source: United Nations Population Fund | With technological advancements breathing new life into the health and medical sectors, Bangladesh has witnessed a substantial decrease in maternal mortality rates. This change is palpable in the improved prenatal care and child nutrition, hallmarks of a nation embracing progress. One impressive effort in improving maternal health is the 'Solving Referral Challenges for Urban Poor to Access Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care' project. This initiative, funded by UNFPA and operated by BRAC through 40 maternity centers in Dhaka, uses an app called '
(2023-12-21). UNFPA: We reaffirm our commitment to stay and deliver for women and girls across Myanmar. reliefweb.int Country: Myanmar | Source: United Nations Population Fund | Yangon, MYANMAR / Bangkok, THAILAND, 20 December 2023 — During conflicts, women and girls bear the brunt with increased risk of gender-based violence and loss of access to life-saving sexual and reproductive health supplies and services. In Myanmar, 9.2 million women and girls are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, and over the last three years more than 2 million people have been internally displaced, of which more than half are women and girls. | UNFPA, the UN's sexual and reproductive health agency, is on the ground in Myanmar working…
(2023-12-21). World: Guidelines for the WMO Evaluation of Records of Weather and Climate Extremes. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-21). Indonesia, Flooding in Mandailing Natal (North Sumatera) (20 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-21). 19-year-old Amazon worker found dead near South Carolina fulfillment center. wsws.org On December 13, 19-year-old Jerrold George Dejean was found in a retention pond a short distance from the CAE1 Amazon Fulfillment Center entrance.
(2023-12-21). Sri Lankan SEP General Secretary Deepal Jayasekera discusses international socialist program in TV interview. wsws.org Jayasekera explained that the working class need to take matters into their own hands to fight for a socialist and internationalist solution to their burning social and democratic issues.
(2023-12-21). Israelism: A sensitive film commentary that enrages Israel's supporters. wsws.org Israelism, produced by first-time documentarians Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen, is a sensitive and contemplative work that reveals Israel to be a garrison state sustained by violence and lies.
(2023-12-21). National defense budget extends illegal electronic spying on US citizens. wsws.org The National Defense Authorization Act, which was sent to the White House by Congress on December 14, contains a little-known four-month extension of Section 702 provisions that enable the ongoing warrantless surveillance of US citizens in violation of fundamental constitutional rights.
(2023-12-21). World Health Organization designates Omicron JN.1 a "variant of interest" due to its rapid global spread. wsws.org Based on the limited data available, it is clear that JN.1 is fueling substantial waves of infection throughout the world, with thousands of ongoing global excess deaths each day and untold masses newly suffering from Long COVID.
(2023-12-21). Quebec emergency room doctors warn conditions "out of control" due to surge of COVID and other respiratory infections. wsws.org Although Canada's governments and the media have ceased to speak about it, COVID-19 continues to kill and was a major factor in a further decline in life expectancy in Canada in 2022.
(2023-12-21). Remarks by David North at the conclusion of the international memorial meeting for Helen Halyard. wsws.org We are publishing here the summation given by David North to the memorial meeting for Comrade Helen Halyard held on December 3.
(2023-12-21). Hundreds evacuated as flash floods hit northeastern Australia. presstv.ir Hundreds evacuated as flood disaster unfolds in northeastern Australia.
(2023-12-21). Hundreds of farmers, tractors descend on Berlin to protest planned subsidy cuts. presstv.ir Thousands of angry German farmers with hundreds of tractors descend on Berlin to protest against planned subsidy cuts for agricultural diesel and the road tax for farming vehicles.
(2023-12-21). At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake. presstv.ir At least 118 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China.
(2023-12-21). Argentine President announced economic deregulation and privatization. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) Today, the Argentine President, Javier Milei, announced that he signed a Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) to deregulate the economy with more than 300 reforms, including the privatization of public companies and the selling of land and natural resources to foreign individuals and companies.
(2023-12-21). Cuba forecasts 2% economic growth for 2024. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is projecting for 2024 a gross domestic product (GDP) growth, at constant prices, of around two percent, Deputy Prime Minister and head of Economy and Planning, Alejandro Gil, said.
(2023-12-21). Cuba to raise fuel prices and electric tariff in 2024. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero announced today a raise of fuel prices and an increase in electricity rates for high-income consumers in the residential sector, among other measures for 2024.
(2023-12-21). Prime Minister announces actions for Cuba's economic recovery. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero announced today a group of actions aimed at increasing foreign currency income, increasing national production, and reducing the budget deficit.
(2023-12-21). Iran summons Swedish envoy over life sentence for former official. presstv.ir Iran's foreign ministry summons Sweden's charge d'affaires to protest the life sentence handed down to a former Iranian official.
(2023-12-20). Cut in holdings of US Treasurys seen 'necessary'. ecns.cn China's continued paring of its U.S. Treasury holdings is necessary given both the deteriorating quality of U.S. debt held by foreign governments and institutions, and China's need to optimize the structure of its overseas assets, experts said.
(2023-12-21). World: La vaccination contre la COVID-19 passe dans les programmes de routine alors que COVAX touche à sa fin. reliefweb.int Country: World | Sources: GAVI Alliance, UN Children's Fund, World Health Organization | COVAX prendra fin le 31 décembre 2023, après avoir fourni près de Les activités menées de bout en bout par COVAX ont permis aux économies à faible revenu d'atteindre un ta…
(2023-12-21). World: L'OMS reconnaàÆt officiellement le noma en tant que maladie tropicale négligée. reliefweb.int Country: World | Source: World Health Organization | L'Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS) a annoncé aujourd'hui l'ajout du noma, aussi appelé cancrum oris ou stomatite gangreneuse, à la liste officielle des maladies tropicales négligées (MTN). Il s'agit là d'un moment charnière dans la lutte contre cette maladie, qui compte parmi les problèmes de santé dont la reconnaissance fait le plus cruellement défaut. Cette décision, recommandée par le Groupe consultatif stratégique et technique sur les maladies tropicales négligées (STAG-NTD) à sa 17e réunion, témoigne de la détermination de l'OMS à étendre les ser…
venezuelanalysis.com (2023-12-20). Venezuela Secures Release of Gov't Envoy Alex SaabThe Venezuelan government and Saab's defense lawyers have maintained that he was acting as a special envoy and therefore was subject to diplomatic immunity. Caracas viewed the detention of Saab as a violation of international law, tantamount to a "kidnapping" and his persecution as a politically motivated trial. Saab maintained his innocence and pleaded not guilty to charges of money laundering.
trendydigests.com (2023-12-20). Pope Francis Condemns Killing of Christian Women in Gaza by Israeli SniperPope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church, has expressed regret over reports that Israeli forces killed two Christian women in Gaza.The victims had sought refuge in a church complex, marking a tragic turn of events in the ongoing conflict. | | The Pope, known for his advocacy for peace and justice, suggested that Israel was employing "terrorism" tactics in Gaza. This statement came in the wake of the deaths of a mother and daughter, who were reportedly shot dead by an Israeli soldier on the grounds of a Catholic church in Gaza City.
(2023-12-20). Will Israel's Gaza Genocide Reshuffle the Regional & Global Order? thealtworld.com What does the genocide in Gaza mean for the surrounding Arab states? Do their oppositional responses even matter or is it all just symbolic? How will this impact the Abraham Accords and other normalization efforts? Why won't the Gulf states use their oil as leverage to pressure the United States? How does the genocide in Gaza impact countries like Jordan and Syria? How is it affecting America's standing in the world? What does it mean for Russia and China in an emerging multipolar world? | To discuss this and other regional developments, Rania Khalek was joined by Giorgio Cafiero, the CEO of Gulf State Analytics,…
(2023-12-20). The Atrocities In Gaza Are The Perfect Embodiment Of 'Western Values'. caitlinjohnstone.com.au When Israeli president Isaac Herzog
(2023-12-20). Australian protests against Gaza genocide: "Everyone is waking up," that's why governments are cracking down. wsws.org "Why do you think they're trying to silence the universities? Trying to stop chants like 'Free Palestine' and 'From the River to the Sea?' Because they can see people turning against them."
(2023-12-20). Polls show mass opposition to Biden's support for Israel's genocide in Gaza among US workers and youth. wsws.org The mass opposition to Israel's actions is of immense objective significance. The decisive task is to imbue this movement with an understanding of the political, theoretical and historical issues underlying the genocide.
(2023-12-20). The genocide in Gaza is politically radicalizing an entire generation of workers and youth. wsws.org The mass opposition to Israel's actions is of immense objective significance. The decisive task is to imbue this movement with an understanding of the political, theoretical and historical issues underlying the genocide.
(2023-12-20). Brutal police operation against anti-genocide protest at Berlin's Free University. wsws.org The ruling class in Germany is taking increasingly brutal action against the enormous opposition to Israel's genocide against the Palestinians.
(2023-12-20). Gaza Genocide: Hezbollah Confronting and "Inflicting Serious Damage" on Israel. "Expect Escalation…" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). President Maduro: There Must Be Justice for Palestinian People. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, stressed that the Palestinian people deserve justice. He labeled as "monstrous" the massacre suffered by Palestinians at the hands of the Israeli occupation in Gaza and denounced it as "an uncontrolled genocide." | "Humanity has to always remember who the criminals were, what crimes they committed, and sooner rather than later there must be justice," he stated on Monday, December 18, during the 30th episode of his TV program Con Maduro+. | President Maduro added that more than 7,000 children have been victims of the Israeli bombardment throughout the Gaza Strip. "This i…
(2023-12-20). U.S.-Israelis collude in genocide. workers.org 
The Joe Biden administration has been making a desperate effort to deny the U.S. government's responsibility for the Israeli genocide against the people of Gaza. So far, this effort has failed, and with obvious reason: Washington arms Tel Aviv. Philadelphia, December 2023. (Photo: Joe Piette) We should appreciate that the . . . |
(2023-12-20). Don't Let the Flailing Center Box Out the Left's Powerful Possibilities. truthout.org As Israel ratcheted up the destruction of Gaza over the last two months, the news of the genocide itself has competed with the relentless coverage of the political divisions at elite institutions and among Jews. Meanwhile, in Queens, New York, far from the spotlight, working-class Muslims (joined by their Jewish, Christian, Sikh, Korean and Hindu neighbors) continued their weekly protests at the… |
(2023-12-20). Poll Suggests Biden Could Win Support in Key Swing State If He Backs Ceasefire. truthout.org Polls have been looking extremely dismal for President Joe Biden, with surveys finding that he's currently poised to lose badly to Donald Trump in crucial swing states in the 2024 election. One new poll, however, suggests that Biden could be capturing more support in at least one of these states — if he heeds overwhelming calls to reverse his position on Israel's genocide in Gaza. |
(2023-12-20). Saturday 12/23: No Xmas as Usual in a Genocide in Gaza. indybay.org corner of Bruceville Rd & Laguna Blvd | Elk Grove, CA…
(2023-12-20). Friday 12/22: Tell Israel: Stop the Genocide. End the Siege of Gaza Now! indybay.org Israeli Consulate, 456 Montgomery St. (@Sacramento), San Francisco…
(2023-12-20). Friday 12/22: SF: Tell Israel, Stop the Genocide. End the Siege of Gaza Now! indybay.org Israeli Consulate, 456 Montgomery St. (@Sacramento), San Francisco…
(2023-12-20). Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators march for Gaza ceasefire in Lyon. presstv.ir Thousands of demonstrators take to the streets of Lyon to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Destruction at northern Gaza hospital after Israeli raid. presstv.ir Israeli tanks and troops withdrew from a hospital in northern Gaza on Saturday.
(2023-12-20). New York City protesters demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. presstv.ir Protesters in New York rally in solidarity with Palestinians to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Pro-Palestine demonstrators rally in Australia's Melbourne to demand Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Thousands march in Melbourne to express solidarity with Palestinians and demand Gaza ceasefire.
(2023-12-20). Tuesday 12/19: Webinar: Food As Medicine, Food as Weapon: Starvation in Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-20). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 75: Security Council postpones ceasefire vote as Hamas leader arrives in Cairo for talks. mondoweiss.net 
Israel cut off internet communication disrupting work of aid groups and hospitals as UNICEF says thousands of children in Gaza remain at risk due to lack of food and water.
(2023-12-20). 'Jews for Palestine' holds rally in Brooklyn, demanding Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir The 'Jews for Palestine' holds a rally in Brooklyn, calling for ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Displaced inside prison: UNRWA says 1.9m Gazans forced out of homes by war. presstv.ir The UN Palestinian refugee agency says since the start of the Israeli aggression on Gaza in early October almost 1.9 million have been internally displaced.
(2023-12-20). 40 killed in Israeli strikes on Rafah, Jabalia as Gaza death toll nears 20,000. presstv.ir At least 40 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip in fresh Israeli air raids on residential buildings across the besieged territory.
(2023-12-20). Disease could kill more children in Gaza than Israeli bombings: UN. presstv.ir A senior UN official says a ceasefire must be put in place in Gaza otherwise disease-deaths could outnumber bombing-deaths in the besieged Palestinian territory.
(2023-12-20). Exclusive: Hamas says resolve to fight Israel outweighs its missiles. presstv.ir A senior Hamas official says Operation Al-Aqsa Storm was meant to show the world that ignoring the rights of the Palestinian people will affect international stability.
(2023-12-20). Red Cross chief says humanitarian situation in Gaza 'untenable'. presstv.ir Red Cross chief says hospitals are among the prime targets of Israeli bombings and shelling in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Blood Money: The Top Ten Politicians Taking the Most Israel Lobby Cash. scheerpost.com 
By Alan MacLeod / MintPress News As the Israeli attack on Gaza, Lebanon and Syria intensifies, the U.S. public watch on aghast. A new poll finds that Americans support a permanent ceasefire by a more than 2: 1 ratio (including the vast majority of Democrats and a plurality of Republicans). And yet, despite this, only 4% of elected members …
(2023-12-20). 71% of Gazans are suffering from extreme hunger. peoplesdispatch.org According to a The figure was obtained from an analytical study done by Euro-Med Monitor, among a sample of 1,200 people in Gaza…
(2023-12-20). 78 Palestine solidarity activists face charges for civil disobedience in San Francisco. peoplesdispatch.org 78 Palestine solidarity activists are facing charges following a mass civil disobedience action staged on November 16, in which protesters shut down San Francisco's Bay Bridge in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. | Over 150 demonstrators blocked the Bay Bridge on November 16, while US President Joe Biden was in San Francisco for the
(2023-12-20). Headlines for December 20, 2023. democracynow.org Openings for New Truce as Deadly Israeli Attacks Continue to Target Civilians in Jabaliya, Rafah, U.N. Security Council Again Delays Gaza Resolution Vote as U.S. Stalls over Language, Lloyd Austin Announces Coalition to Combat Houthi Red Sea Attacks, Police Arrest High-Profile Activists as Multifaith Groups from Across the U.S. Protest at Capitol, Colorado Supreme Court Bars Trump from Appearing on Presidential Primary Ballot, Senate Confirms Final Pentagon Nominees as Tuberville Blockade Ends, U.N. Says Russian Forces Have Committed War Crimes in Ukraine, Incl. 142 Civilian Executions, Sudan's Paramilitary…
(2023-12-20). Palestinian American woman tries to save family in Gaza after her mom dies awaiting evacuation. nationofchange.org We speak with Narmin Abushaban in Detroit whose mother died from lack of medical care while waiting to leave Gaza; she is working now to rescue the rest of her family members.
(2023-12-20). Israel should 'level Gaza and make it look like Auschwitz', says official. mronline.org David Azoulay, head of northern Israeli town, calls for besieged enclave to become a museum that 'should resemble' the extermination camp in Poland.
(2023-12-20). World faces days of "moral decay" as Israel bulldozes hospital grounds, detains more doctors. mronline.org 
Israel carries out unprecedented attacks against health workers and infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, bulldozing hospital grounds and detaining doctors.
(2023-12-20). 80+ Groups Descend on DC Demanding Gaza Cease-Fire, Migrant Rights. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-20). If Jesus Was Born Today, Would He Be Under Rubble? scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-20). Raeisi: Entire world enraged by Israel, US atrocities in Gaza. presstv.ir Iran's president says the entire world has been enraged by the Israeli regime and the United States' atrocities against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-20). Haniyeh says resistance stands 'strong, resolute' as Israel says ready for ceasefire. presstv.ir The head of Hamas' political bureau says the Palestinian resistance has stood "firm on the battlefield" despite two and a half months of Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Resistance strikes down US plot to secure Israel's control over region: Islamic Jihad. presstv.ir A senior official of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad says the movement has struck down Washington's plans to secure the occupying regime's control over the region.
(2023-12-20). Displaced Palestinians face heavy rains. presstv.ir Another phase of the current catastrophe that the displaced Palestinians, who are taking shelter in the yards of the al-Aqsa martyr's hospital in Deir al-Balah City, are going through is coping with the heavy rain that has hit the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-20). US Military May be Endorsing Harsh Israeli Plan for Gaza Occupation. counterpunch.org 
The U.S. government provides support for Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza in retaliation for Hamas's costly and cruel attack on October 7. Thousands of Gazan civilians, mostly children and women, have died from bombs and gunfire and many more will be dying soon from lack of medical care, food, water, and spread
(2023-12-20). Montgomery County, Maryland public schools remove teachers expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments. wsws.org The Maryland county outside Washington D.C. has placed multiple teachers on administrative leave over their social media posts criticizing the Israeli government and expressing sympathy for Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Israel's slaughter of president of the Islamic University of Gaza triggers international protest. wsws.org Professor Sofyan Taya was a UNESCO Chair for Physical and Astrophysical Sciences. According to a 2021 report by Stanford University, he was among the top 2 percent of researchers in optics globally.
(2023-12-20). Hundreds call for ceasefire in Gaza at Irvine, California protest. wsws.org Over 500 people carried out a boisterous demonstration in defense of the Palestinian people on Sunday in Irvine, California.
(2023-12-20). Palestinian Christian Community in Gaza at Risk Due to "Horrible Conditions That Israel Has Imposed" democracynow.org In Part 2 of our interview with Philip Farah, co-founder of the Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace, we continue our look at Israeli attacks on churches in Gaza. | In Part 2 of our interview with Philip Farah, co-founder of the Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace, we continue our look at Israeli attacks on churches in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Democracy Now! 2023-12-20 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 20, 2023; "This Is a Colonial War": Historian Rashid Khalidi on Israel, Gaza & the Future of Palestine; Pope Condemns Israeli Killings of Palestinian Christians; Relative of 84-Year-Old Victim Mourns Her Death; "Under Attack": TX Law Targets Immigrants as Trump Cites Hitler, GOP Pushes Biden for Border Crackdown | Headlines for December 20, 2023; "This Is a Colonial War": Historian Rashid Khalidi on Israel, Gaza & the Future of Palestine; Pope Condemns Israeli Killings of Palestinian Christians; Relative of 84-Year-Old Victim Mourns Her Death; "Under…
(2023-12-20). Pope Condemns Israeli Killings of Palestinian Christians; Relative of 84-Year-Old Victim Mourns Her Death. democracynow.org 
As international outrage grows over Israeli attacks on churches in Gaza, we speak with Philip Farah, co-founder of the Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace. Israeli snipers shot dead an elderly woman and her adult daughter at the Holy Family Parish, a Catholic church, on Sunday. Pope Francis denounced the killings as "terrorism." Farah's elderly relative Elham Farah, a beloved music teacher and member of one of the oldest Christian families in Gaza, was killed by an Israeli sniper in November while sheltering outside the church. Israeli soldiers have also attacked Palestinian Christians else…
(2023-12-20). "This Is a Colonial War": Historian Rashid Khalidi on Israel, Gaza & the Future of Palestine. democracynow.org 
Historian Rashid Khalidi discusses the pending United Nations Security Council vote on suspending fighting in Gaza to allow the entry of humanitarian aid, and the future of Palestine. The Biden administration reportedly delayed the U.N. vote and pushed other countries to water down the language. This comes as Israel and Hamas leaders have signaled they are open to another truce and hostage exchange. Israel's relentless assault on Gaza has now killed nearly 20,000 Palestinians and displaced over 90% of the Gaza Strip's 2.3 million people. "The situation in Gaza is unspeakable," says Khalidi…
(2023-12-20). UNICEF Warns "Many More Children Will Die" in Gaza Without Safe Water. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-20). Friday 12/22: CeaseFire in Gaza Now – Protest in San Francisco. indybay.org 456 Montgomery in the Financial District of San Francisco – Israel Consulate…
(2023-12-20). As Gaza Death Toll Crosses 20,000, Aid Group Warns True Number Is Higher. news.antiwar.com After 10 weeks of Israeli military operations in Gaza, authorities have counted 20,000 dead Palestinians. An overwhelming number of the dead are innocent civilians with no ties to Hamas. An aid group warns the actual death toll is probably greater since thousands of missing Gazans remain buried under rubble. Israeli officials say civilian deaths are …
(2023-12-20). Hostage Talks Resume, But Several Hurdles Remain Before Deal Reached. news.antiwar.com Israel and militant groups based in Gaza have resumed talks on reaching an agreement that would see Israeli hostages released. However, the parties' demands remain far apart. The Wall Street Journal reports the talks will be held in Egypt and include representatives from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). PIJ is another militia group based …
(2023-12-20). 'Gaza war not only rights violation, but obliteration of mankind; US rights claims bogus'. presstv.ir What is happening in Gaza is an "annihilation of human existence" enabled by Washington, says Iran's deputy foreign minister for political affairs.
(2023-12-20). 71% of Gazans suffer from extreme hunger as Israel wields 'weapon of starvation'. presstv.ir A rights group finds that 71 percent of Gaza residents suffer from extreme hunger due to Israel's devastating war on the Palestinian territory.
(2023-12-20). Journalists Under Fire: Mustafa al Sawaf, veteran Palestinian editor and analyst. presstv.ir Almost 100 Palestinian journalists have been killed by the Israeli regime forces in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, including veteran Palestinian editor and analyst Mustafa al Sawaf.
(2023-12-20). If Jesus Was Born Today, Would He Be Under Rubble? scheerpost.com Destroyed buildings in Gaza via Wikimedia Commons By Michel Moushabeck / Truthout As our hopes for an extended ceasefire are dashed and Israel's war on Gaza is now in its third month, the dire conditions that Palestinians are living under — hunger, lack of drinking water, infectious diseases, displacement, and fear of dying from the nonstop …
(2023-12-20). Peace and Justice Project adds another concert to its Music for a Ceasefire campaign. thecanary.co The Jeremy Corbyn-founded Peace and Justice Project has announced another concert as part of its "Music for a Ceasefire" action — calling for an end to Israel's bombardment of Palestine. Peace and Justice Project: using music to make change As of 9am on Wednesday 20 December, Israel had killed 19,667 people in Gaza — the …
(2023-12-20). Blood Money: The Top Ten Politicians Taking The Most Israel Lobby Cash. popularresistance.org As the Israeli attack on Gaza, Lebanon and Syria intensifies, the U.S. public watch on aghast. A new poll finds that Americans support a permanent ceasefire by a more than 2: 1 ratio (including the vast majority of Democrats and a plurality of Republicans). | And yet, despite this, only 4% of elected members of the House support even a temporary ceasefire, and the United States continues to veto U.N. resolutions working towards ending the violence. Walter Hixson, a historian concentrating on U.S. foreign relations, told MintPress News: | Unfettered support for Israel and the lobby consistently puts the United Stat…
(2023-12-20). Despite Biden's Claims, Gaza Health Ministry Death Toll Is Accurate. popularresistance.org The death toll of Israel's war on Gaza reported by the Palestinian health ministry is accurate, according to two peer-reviewed studies by scientific experts published in top medical journal The Lancet. | As of December 18, Israel had killed 19,453 Palestinians in Gaza, the ministry reported. Two-thirds of the deaths were children (7,729) and women (5,153). | United Nations bodies, human rights organizations, and major media outlets have often used these statistics, because they have a history of being accurate. | "International organizations including the United Nations usually rely on these same figures as they…
(2023-12-20). "We are fighting for our existence" electronicintifada.net Independent workers in Gaza lose their livelihoods.
(2023-12-20). My uncle has been killed by Israel. electronicintifada.net Sakib Mhanna and his father have both died as a result of an attack on southern Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Israel forces closure of Gaza hospitals, kills dozens at al-Shifa. electronicintifada.net Famine and disease may soon outpace the death toll of 19,700 from bombing.
(2023-12-20). Israel forces closure of Gaza hospitals, kills dozens at al-Shifa. electronicintifada.net
(2023-12-20). US Press Freedom Tracker: Reporters Criminalized For 'Routine Journalism' In 2023. thedissenter.org 
Support independent journalism on press freedom, whistleblowers, and government secrecy. In 2023, the United States government armed the Israeli military in an assault and siege on Gaza that has killed over 75 journalists. It has repeatedly been confirmed that military forces targeted journalists—and their families—to eliminate them and their coverage of the war. | Despite increased calls from the Australian government and other world leaders to drop the charges against WikiLeaks…
(2023-12-20). Death and Destruction in Gaza. mearsheimer.substack.com I want to be on record so that when historians look back on this moral calamity, they will see that some Americans were on the right side of history.
(2023-12-20). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 74: Hamas Tells Israel It 'Arrived Too Late'. popularresistance.org The atrocities Israel committed in the Gaza Strip may need a UN special tribunal, said Martin Griffiths, the UN's under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs. | Griffiths told The Financial Times in an interview that he has dealt with conflicts and natural disasters in Libya, Afghanistan, Syria, and Sudan, and yet the situation in Gaza, where 136 UN workers have been killed in Israeli bombardment, is by far the worst. | "None of the normal, sound foundations you see across the world for humanitarian operations in places like Syria and Afghanistan exist for us in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). From The River To The (Red) Sea: The US Is Forming A New Naval Task Force. popularresistance.org Instead of pressuring Israel to stop its brutal assault on the Gaza Strip, the Biden administration is now mobilizing Arab and western fleets – and perhaps an Israeli one as well – to safeguard Tel Aviv's economic, political, and military interests. | Amid heightened naval operations carried out against Israel-bound vessels by Yemen's Ansarallah-aligned armed forces, this US mobilization is taking place under the guise of upholding freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab. | Officially, Washington claims it is doing its utmost to prevent Israel's war from expanding into a regional confrontation, and…
(2023-12-20). Usman Khawaja's support for Gaza is well played. greenleft.org.au 
Cricketer Usman Khawaja challenging the banning of wearing messages supporting Palestine is the latest example of athletes countering the idea that 'sports and politics don't mix'. Alex Salmon reports.
(2023-12-20). War in Gaza: Can You Hear That Fading Cry: "Here, Here; I'm Here"? globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Birds No Longer Grace Gaza's Sky. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). China urges U.S. to play due role for truce in Gaza. ecns.cn Beijing said on Tuesday that it hopes Washington will listen to the growing international calls to end hostilities between Palestine and Israel, and refrain from unilaterally obstructing the United Nations Security Council from passing relevant resolutions.
(2023-12-20). Jesus, Gaza, and the Murder of "Useless People". "Christmas is about the Birth of a Boy. A Man who Sided with the Outcasts, the Poor, the Forsaken and the Peacemakers" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). City of Sydney Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). War on Gaza: Israeli journalist says army should have killed 100,000 Palestinians. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Israeli journalist says army should have killed 100,000 Palestinians | Zvi Yehezkeli, Channel 13's Arab affairs correspondent, said Israel should have pushed a more 'fatal' assault after 7 October | Wed, 12/20/2023 – 12: 11 | "> | Israeli journalist, Zvi Yehezkeli, Channel 13's Arab affairs correspondent, says the Israeli army should've killed 100,000 Palestinians early on in the w…
(2023-12-20). 'Little Gaza' in Jenin refugee camp: the resistance fights for survival. mondoweiss.net 
The Israeli army has launched a fierce assault on havens of armed resistance in the West Bank ever since October 7. Its recent campaign against Jenin refugee camp mirrors the Israeli strategy in Gaza — a war against the resistance and the people.
(2023-12-20). UNSC vote on Gaza resolution again delayed. muslimmirror.com United Nations : A UN Security Council (UNSC) vote on a draft resolution for additional humanitarian aid into Gaza has been delayed again until Wednesday in an effort to to allow negotiations to continue, media reports said. According to the BBC, the new time is Wednesday at around 4 p.m. GMT (9.30‚ÄØp.m. IST) after the …
(2023-12-20). Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks in Gaza, West Bank nears 20,000. independent.co.ug 
GAZA | Xinhua | The death toll of Palestinians from Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip has risen to 19,667, and 52,586 others were wounded since Oct. 7, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Palestinian deaths and injuries from Israeli raids in the West Bank climbed to 301 and 3,365, respectively, according to …
(2023-12-20). Israel-Palestine: Ceasefire talks renewed as Gaza comes under heavy bombardment. middleeasteye.net 
Israel-Palestine: Ceasefire talks renewed as Gaza comes under heavy bombardment | Talks over a week-long ceasefire and release of dozens of captives reportedly under way as Hamas leader lands in Cairo | Wed, 12/20/2023 – 12: 34 | A woman and children carry blankets as they walk past houses destroyed in Israeli bombardments in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on 20 December 2023 (Said Khatib/AFP) | Dip…
(2023-12-20). War on Gaza: Israeli tank 'fired at building housing Israelis on 7 October'. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-12-20). War on Gaza: Why the oil market isn't freaking out about Houthi Red Sea attacks. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Why the oil market isn't freaking out about Houthi Red Sea attacks | The Houthis have refrained from targeting vessels carrying Saudi, Russian and Qatari energy, potentially keeping oil markets subdued | Wed, 12/20/2023 – 20: 05 | Forces loyal to Yemen's Houthi rebels hold Palestinian flags as they march in a show of solidarity with the Palestinians on 15 October 2023, in Sanaa (Mo…
(2023-12-20). Palestinians' Superior Right to Self-defence is Ignored, as Usual. dissidentvoice.org The UK's leaders are tying themselves in knots in their desperate attempt to defend the indefensible. In a debate on Israel and Palestine in Parliament last week, Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Affairs Leo Docherty got up and said: There is no scenario in which Hamas can be allowed to control Gaza …
(2023-12-20). Scott Ritter: Israel Will LOSE Its War on Gaza and the US is Powerless to Stop It. thealtworld.com Former UN Weapons Inspector and US Marine Corps Intelligence officer Scott Ritter reacts to Israel's military operation and how it has backfired in a huge way.
(2023-12-20). Haniyeh Meets Amir Abdollahian: Resistance Maintains High Morale after 75 Days of Fighting. english.almanar.com.lb 
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh met with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian in the Qatari capital of Doha to discuss developments of the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza. The resistance is still steadfast and strong in the battlefield as it inflicted heavy losses upon the Zionist entity even after 75 days of Zionist aggression and …
(2023-12-20). Israeli occupation army announces death of another soldier today, from the Givati Brigade, taking number of troops killed in Gaza ground battles to 134. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-20). 75 Days of Brutal Aggression Against Gaza: Rising Death Toll and Humanitarian Crisis. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Israeli aggression against the people of Gaza has continued for 75 consecutive days, leaving devastation in its wake. As the death toll soared to 100 within hours, the total number of martyrs and missing persons since the start of the aggression on October 7 has reached a staggering 27,000. Day 75 | It's …
(2023-12-20). Al-Quds Brigades: We targeted two Israeli military vehicles with Tandom shells in Al-Mughraqa area, central Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-20). Islamic Resistance Targets Israeli Occupation Sites on Lebanon Border. english.almanar.com.lb 
In support of the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza against the Zionist aggression ongoing for 75 consecutive days, Hezbollah continued on Wednesday striking the Israeli occupation sites near Lebanon border. Hezbollah military media issued consecutive statements to explain the details and outcomes of the attacks. The first statement indicated that the fighters of the …
(2023-12-20). Sayyed Houthi Confirms Continuing Gaza Support, Warns US against Aggression on Yemen. english.almanar.com.lb 
Head of Yemen's Ansarullah Movement, Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badreddin Al-Houthi, affirmed on Wednesday that the Yemeni Armed Forces will continue acting in support of the Palestinian people and resistance in face of the Zionist aggression on Gaza. Sayyed Al-Houthi, on the other hand, warned the US administration of any escalation against Yemen, stressing that, in such …
(2023-12-20). Don't Let the Flailing Center Box Out the Left's Powerful Possibilities. inthesetimes.com
(2023-12-20). Israeli airstrikes kill dozens across Gaza. new.thecradle.co
(2023-12-20). Allegations of Israeli War Crimes Grow as US Again Delays Security Council Vote. truthout.org United States diplomats once again held up a vote on a watered-down United Nations Security Council resolution on Wednesday aimed at bringing more aid and relief to civilians in the besieged Gaza Strip as reports of starvation, mass killings, and other war crimes allegedly committed by the Israeli military continue to pile up. After a vote on the humanitarian resolution was postponed on Monday… |
(2023-12-20). U.S. continues to shield Israel from international condemnation and ceasefire demands. peoplesworld.org 
Israeli forces raided one of the last functioning hospitals in Gaza's north on Tuesday and bombarded the south with air strikes that killed at least 28 Palestinians. The intensified attacks by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) come as the United Nations Security Council delayed a vote on a new resolution demanding a ceasefire. The U.S. …
(2023-12-20). UN Agency Reports Over 360,000 Infectious Disease Cases in Gaza Shelters. truthout.org Health and humanitarian officials have reported recording over 360,000 cases of infectious diseases in shelters in Gaza as Israel continues its blockade of basic needs and overcrowding and sewage are overwhelming the region. The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and the Palestinian ministry of health have reported the findings in recent days, noting that the true number is likely higher. |
(2023-12-20). Despite Biden's claims, Gaza health ministry death toll is accurate, say peer-reviewed scientific studies. geopoliticaleconomy.substack.com 
Subscribe now The death toll of Israel's war on Gaza reported by the Palestinian health ministry is accurate, according to two peer-reviewed studies by scientific experts published in leading medical journal The Lancet. As of December 18, Israel had killed 19,453 Palestinians in Gaza, the ministry reported. Two-thirds of the deaths were children (7,729) and …
(2023-12-20). Gas, Gaza, and Western imperialism. mondoweiss.net 
Control of Mediterranean gas fields is not the reason for the current attack on Gaza, but the theft of Palestine's natural resources has long been a goal of the Zionist settler-colonial project and its Western sponsors.
(2023-12-20). In Gaza, the next generation of radicalization begins. responsiblestatecraft.org 
| "The lesson is not that you can win in urban warfare by protecting civilians. The lesson is that you can only win in urban warfare by protecting civilians," Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently made headlines by "You see, in this kind of a fight, the center of gravity is the civilian population," he said. "And if you drive them into the arms of the enemy, you replace a tactical victory with a strategic defeat." | Austin's remarks, ma…
(2023-12-20). 12 Essential Facts for Understanding the Current Israel-Gaza Violence. israelpalestinenews.org Crucial information for understanding today's news on Israel-Palestine…
(2023-12-20). UNSC vote on Gaza resolution again delayed. muslimmirror.com United Nations : A UN Security Council (UNSC) vote on a draft resolution for additional humanitarian aid into Gaza has been delayed again until Wednesday in an effort to to allow negotiations to continue, media reports said. According to the BBC, the new time is Wednesday at around 4 p.m. GMT (9.30‚ÄØp.m. IST) after the …
(2023-12-20). Saturday 12/23: SF: No XMAS As Usual: Shut It Down For Palestine! indybay.org Powell and Market St. | San Francisco, CA…
(2023-12-20). SCOTT RITTER: On Speaking Plain 'Putin,' Part Two. consortiumnews.com
(2023-12-20). Funeral held for five Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp. presstv.ir People in the West Bank hold a funeral for five Palestinians killed in an Israeli raid on the Nur Shams refugee camp.
(2023-12-20). Israel's Attempt to Crush Armed Resistance in the West Bank Is Backfiring. truthout.org As soon as the sun begins to fade in Jenin refugee camp, Zuhour al-Sa'di clutches her three children along with their bags and schoolbooks, leaving the camp. Her situation mirrors that of many residents escaping the recurring nightly invasions carried out by the Israeli military on Jenin. Lately, no night passes peacefully in the city and its refugee camp. Incursions by Israeli special forces in… |
(2023-12-20). Junior doctors in England launch fresh strike over pay dispute. presstv.ir Junior doctors in England stage a strike in the run-up to Christmas in an attempt to force the government to make a fresh effort to improve their pay and working conditions.
(2023-12-20). MEC Marais mourns death of celebrity cook Fatima Sydow. sanews.gov.za MEC Marais mourns death of celebrity cook Fatima Sydow | Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC, Anroux Marais, has expressed shock and sadness at the passing of celebrity cook, Fatima Sydow, at the age of 50. | According to a statement released by the family, Sydow passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Vincent Pallotti Hospital in Cape Town, after battling soft tissue sarcoma since 2020. | She was surrounded by her immediate family. | Marais said Sydow would be missed by everyone she touched with her warm personality, including the many fans of her hit TV show, Kaap, Kerrie en Koesisters. | "The sun will…
(2023-12-20). Hezbollah fighters strike the Israeli occupation site of Al-Abbad, inflicting confirmed casualties: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-20). Hezbollah fighters fire Burkan missiles at the Israeli occupation site of Al-Raheb, inflicting confirmed casualties: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-20). Intern Spotlight: Seth Kinyua. worldbeyondwar.org 
Each month, we share the stories of World BEYOND War volunteers around the world. Want to volunteer with World BEYOND War? Email . | Location: : | Nairobi, Kenya | How did you get involved with anti-war activism and World BEYOND War (WBW)?: | From an early age, I was surrounded by refugees fleeing the violence in the DRC, Rwanda, and Sudan. This early exposure to the brutality of war birthed a desire to lend my voice in advocating for the end of all wars. Further, I had the privilege of serving Syrian and Iraqi refugees in Jorda…
(2023-12-20). The Four Horsemen of the Capitalist-Imperialist Apocalypse. counterpunch.org 
Followers of my writing have I hope noticed me repeatedly arguing that capitalism produces four mutually reinforcing and multiplying apocalyptic horsemen: ecocide, pandemicide, potentially terminal nuclear war, and fascism. Capitalism at the Dark Taproot I want to dig into this formulation here, explaining how capitalism generates each of these apocalyptic menaces and how the "four
(2023-12-20). North Korea conducts ICBM test launch amid increasing US-led provocations. wsws.org The greatest destabilizing force in the Indo-Pacific region is US imperialism, which is seeking to maintain its political and economic hegemony through any means, including nuclear war.
(2023-12-20). Killers of the Flower Moon is a Study in Genocidal Villainy That Continues in Today's War on Native American Sacred Sites. counterpunch.org 
By what imagined rights does the United States attempt to legitimize its original conquest of Indigenous Peoples and continue to obliterate Native Americans' Holy Places? In the quest for mineral enrichments–be it oil, copper, lithium, or uranium– how long should we enable and benefit from the sort of genocidal dispossession depicted in Killers of the Flower Moon?
(2023-12-20). Killers of the Flower Moon is a Study in Genocidal Villany That Continues in Today's War on Native American Sacred Sites. counterpunch.org By what imagined rights does the United States attempt to legitimize its original conquest of Indigenous Peoples and continue to obliterate Native Americans' Holy Places? In the quest for mineral enrichments—be it oil, copper, lithium, or uranium— how long should we enable and benefit from the sort of genocidal dispossession depicted in Killers of the
(2023-12-20). Friday 12/22: Ongoing Fax Campaign: Senator Alex Padilla Call For Ceasefire! indybay.org Online/virtual event…
(2023-12-20). Combating censorship: Pressley's bill targets discriminatory book bans as civil rights violations. nationofchange.org In a bold move against escalating book bans, Rep. Ayanna Pressley introduces a legislative response to safeguard diversity and freedom in literature.
(2023-12-20). Europe's military drift and the attack on social services. workers.org 
By Manuel Raposo Lisbon, Portugal Raposo is a Marxist analyst and editor of the Portuguese web periodical found at jornalmudardevida.net, where this article was published on Dec. 16, 2023. Translation: John Catalinotto. Demonstration in Lisbon, February 2023. For a fair life, not a penny more for NATO. Judging by recent . . . |
(2023-12-20). Lessons From One Unequal Society To Another. popularresistance.org This past Sunday, Chileans voted once again on a new constitution, opting to reject — for the second time in two years — an attempt at constitutional revision. Rejecting a highly conservative text, voters chose to keep the dictatorship-era constitution for the time being. A political saga that began amid immense hope has now devolved into a dismal disarray that's left countless Chileans tired and frustrated. | Here in the United States, we face an equally bleak political outlook. According to a recent Pew Research Center report, 25 percent of U.S. adults feel that neither of the nation's two major par…
(2023-12-20). Ukraine weapons fund will run out on December 30, Pentagon claims. infobrics.org Kiev will hold out for 'a couple of months' without financial support from the West — IMF.
(2023-12-20). UK about to escalate naval tensions in Black Sea. infobrics.org According to a recent report, London plans to improve Ukrainian Navy's capabilities in the Black Sea, creating high tensions with Russia.
(2023-12-20). Egypt Joins China's ILRS Moon Base Initiative. infobrics.org Egypt and China signed a series of space agreements including cooperation on the China-led International Lunar Research Station…
(2023-12-20). BRICS Pivotal to Strengthen Multilateral Diplomatic Relations, Ensure Mutual Benefits. infobrics.org Ethiopia's accession to BRICS is pivotal for the development of multilateral diplomatic relations and ensuring mutual benefit, senior researcher the Institute of Foreign Affairs, Tesfaye Boyesa said…
(2023-12-20). Cabinet Greenlights PetroSA Partnership with Gazprombank to Restart WC Refinery. infobrics.org Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has defended the move, saying it would lower the price of fuel and was based on South Africa's partnership with BRICS nations to increase trade and investment between them…
(2023-12-20). Latest China-EU summit exposes Brussels' complete lack of sovereignty. infobrics.org Xi Jinping's and Li Qiang's attempts to nudge the talks more toward economic topics were ignored by von der Leyen and Michel. Virtually every Chinese offer of cooperation was not only rejected, but was also met with completely unreasonable demands that had nothing to do with economic relations. Political considerations were the only thing the EU was interested in.
(2023-12-20). Oppenheimer, atomic bombings and the ethical responsibility of scientists. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Eugene Puryear on Sudan, 5 years since the December revolution. peoplesdispatch.org Five years after Sudan's December revolution, the country is facing a devastating humanitarian crisis. A raging civil war has left hundreds of thousands displaced, facing hunger and poverty.
(2023-12-20). Sudan: Soldiers accuse army of betrayal after retreat leaves Wad Madani to RSF. middleeasteye.net 
Sudan: Soldiers accuse army of betrayal after retreat leaves Wad Madani to RSF | Military says an investigation will be carried out into decision to withdraw from Sudan's second city and humanitarian hub | Wed, 12/20/2023 – 14: 11 | Civilians fleeing conflict in Sudan wait for asylum registration procedures in Renk, South Sudan on 18 December 2023 (AFP) | Sudanese soldiers have accused the a…
(2023-12-20). Serbian Progressive Party retains the majority in the general elections. peoplesdispatch.org The elections have been regarded as a referendum on the popularity of the Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic who is the leader of the incumbent Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) led coalition.
(2023-12-20). TikTok Millennials Report Deteriorating Job Market: I Did Exactly What I Was Told To Do To Be Successful And I'm Just Stuck. moguldom.com TikTok has become a space where individuals, particularly millennials and Gen Zers, can share their daily experiences and concerns. Lately, a growing number of young TikTok users are using the platform to vent their frustrations about the challenging job market in the U.S. in 2023. Alison Johnson, a fitness influencer on TikTok, recently went viral …
(2023-12-20). Five-year-old boy dies during outbreak at overcrowded Chicago migrant shelter. wsws.org The death of Jean Carlos Martinez Rivero is the foreseeable outcome of the Democratic Party's anti-immigrant policies.
(2023-12-20). Texas Governor Abbott signs bills empowering police to carry out mass arrests, summary deportations of immigrants. wsws.org The actions by Abbott are part of a bipartisan assault on immigrants, involving the Biden administration and both the Republican and Democratic parties.
(2023-12-20). "Under Attack": TX Law Targets Immigrants as Trump Cites Hitler, GOP Pushes Biden for Border Crackdown. democracynow.org 
As Senate leaders say President Biden will have to wait until next year to negotiate a deal with Republicans on immigration as part of an emergency funding package, the leading GOP presidential candidate doubled down on his hateful comments about immigrants that echoed Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. This comes as Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a major Trump supporter, approved a sweeping new law that allows police to arrest anyone they suspect to have entered into the United States without authorization. "It's very clear that we are under attack. … We have targets on our backs," says Marisa Limón Ga…
(2023-12-20). Trump: Illegal Immigrants Are Poisoning The Blood Of America, They're Coming From Prisons And Mental Institutions. moguldom.com Former President Donald Trump characterized immigrants, singling out those from Africa and Asia, as "poisoning the blood of our country" at recent campaign events. The comments have sparked criticism and comparisons to Adolf Hitler-like rhetoric. During a rally in Durham, New Hampshire, Trump said: "They're poisoning the blood of our country. They're coming into our …
(2023-12-20). Texas Governor Intensifies Immigrant Policing as Trump Cites Hitler During Rally. truthout.org As Senate leaders say President Biden will have to wait until next year to negotiate a deal with Republicans on immigration as part of an emergency funding package, the leading GOP presidential candidate doubled down on his hateful comments about immigrants that echoed Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. This comes as Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a major Trump supporter, approved a sweeping new law that… |
(2023-12-20). Texas anti-immigrant bill threatens to unleash racist police state terror. liberationnews.org
(2023-12-20). Labor's new punitive refugee laws criticised. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Tamil refugees hope to ask Richard Marles for permanent visas. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Palestinian Red Crescent: Israeli occupation lays siege to one of our centers in Jabalia that shelters 127 people including patients, medics and refugees. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-20). Palestinian activist Munther Amira tied up, beaten, and arrested by Israeli forces in Aida refugee camp. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli forces raided Aida refugee camp and detained activist Munther Amira after attacking his family. With Amira's fate inside Israel's military court system unknown, his family recounts his traumatic arrest and calls for international solidarity.
(2023-12-20). US, allies mull striking Yemen; UAE, Saudis divided over support. presstv.ir The US and its allies are reportedly considering military strikes against Yemen in support of Israel.
(2023-12-20). The (television) season of our discontent: Streaming and striking in 2023. peoplesworld.org 
The year in the TV business can be broken into three parts. It began, following last year's market doubting of the profitability of streaming, with retrenchment as the studios cut back on both product and labor in an attempt to show solvency and address back debt. On both fronts, these cutbacks amounted to an attack …
(2023-12-20). A New Hope: The UAW Victory and Beyond. counterpunch.org 
If there has been a constant theme to Left discourse in the U.S. it has been that a labor revival is always just around the corner. While this has proved to be quite elusive, it can be said that this year has put workers rights squarely in the spotlight. There has been the continuing organizing
(2023-12-20). Labor solidarity with Palestine grows. workers.org 
Labor solidarity with Palestine continues to grow — even in the U.S. where the leadership of organized labor has historically been pro-Zionist. Thousands of union activists and allies rallied in Oakland, California, on Dec. 16, to voice solidarity with Palestinian workers. Called by Bay Area Labor for Palestine, the demonstration . . . |
(2023-12-20). Ten Predictions for Labor in 2024. inthesetimes.com
(2023-12-20). UN Special Rapporteur denounces extreme poverty in UK for second time. wsws.org Referencing his predecessor's visit five years ago, Olivier De Schutter said, "The warning signals that Philip Alston gave five years ago were not acted upon… Things have got worse."
(2023-12-20). Museveni Hails Bishop Zziwa's Wealth Creation Gospel. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended Joseph Anthony Zziwa, the Bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese for working with the government in fighting poverty through socio-economic development programs. "Thank you for your slogan and those projects. I have been telling you that yes be religious but hardworking, so I am very happy about …
(2023-12-20). Speak Out at SF Civil Service Commission on Layoffs at Tenderloin Neighborhood Development. indybay.org Terminated workers at the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC) and community members protested the layoff at the "non-profit". The City of San Francisco does no oversight of these agencies which are contracted out do do public work with private non-profits with self appointed boards.
(2023-12-20). Italian workers resist Salvini's strike breaking methods. peoplesdispatch.org Trade unions and left-wing groups in Italy are organizing to resist recent attempts by deputy prime minister and transport minister Matteo Salvini to break strikes and workers' protests. Workers in the transport sector in the local bus, subway, and tram services joined 24-hour strikes in major cities of the country on December 15. | Trade unions and left-wing groups like the Communist Youth Front (FGC) also organized demonstrations in various cities protesting Salvini's attack on workers' rights. Protesters are also calling out the apathy of the far-right government led by Giorgia Meloni towards workers' demands…
(2023-12-20). Italian workers resist Salvini's strike breaking methods. peoplesdispatch.org Trade unions and left-wing groups in Italy are organizing to resist recent attempts by deputy prime minister and transport minister Matteo Salvini to break strikes and workers' protests. Workers in the transport sector in the local bus, subway, and tram services joined 24-hour strikes in major cities of the country on December 15. Trade unions …
(2023-12-20). Australian workers and youth condemn violent attack on Sri Lankan SEP members. wsws.org Workers, students, youth, academics and the sections of the International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI) have denounced the violent attack on two SEP members by pro-government thugs and demanded the culprits be punished.
(2023-12-20). CWU General Secretary Dave Ward slammed by postal workers during LBC radio show. wsws.org Ward was not going to be allowed to profess opposition to the "deliberate dismantling of the USO" without postal workers indicting him and the CWU Postal Executive for their complicity in the collapse of the letters service and destruction of jobs, terms and conditions.
(2023-12-20). Quebec Public Sector workers: Build rank-and-file committees to mobilize working class power against Legault, counter unions' sabotage! wsws.org This is the founding statement of the Quebec Public Sector Workers Rank-and-File Coordinating Committee which is fighting to mobilize the rank and file to prevent the unions scuttling the strike movement and reaching sell-out agreements with the CAQ government.
(2023-12-20). Saturday 12/23: Solidarity Action At Levis World Headquarters For Turkey Levis Workers In Istanbul. indybay.org Levis World Headquarters | 1155 Battery St. | San Francisco…
(2023-12-20). What About Wages? peoplespolicyproject.org 
This is my fourth entry into the "is the economy good" debate ( The di…
(2023-12-20). Israel to begin hiring Indians to replace Palestinian workers from Dec 27. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : A team of "selectors" from Israel visited India last week and another senior delegation will leave for India next week to start the process of recruiting thousands of workers to be brought to the country to fill in the acute shortage faced by its construction industry, a senior executive at the Israel …
(2023-12-20). U.S.-led armada threatens Yemen, IranResistance forces defy imperialist fleet. workers.org 
In response to the Yemen Armed Forces (YAF) shutting down major shipping lanes for ships using the Suez Canal to supply the Israeli apartheid regime, the Joe Biden administration announced a joint operation in the Red Sea with Washington's imperialist allies and client states named "Prosperity Guardian." Yemen Armed Forces . . . |
(2023-12-20). 10 Victories for the Working Class in 2023. inequality.org Looking for something positive to celebrate on New Year's Eve? Consider lifting a glass to the hardworking people behind these inspiring victories of 2023. 1. The 'Year of the Strike' More than half a million American workers walked off the job this year. In October, companies lost more workdays to strikes than in any month …
(2023-12-20). Argentines March Against Milei's Economic and Security Policies. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, human rights defenders, social activists, workers, students, teachers, and retirees will march in Buenos Aires to reject President Javier Milei's economic adjustments and security protocol. | RELATED: | This marks the first major mobilization against the far-right administration and coincides with the anniversary of the 2001 social upheaval that led to the resignation of then-President Fernando de la Ru…
(2023-12-20). From Associational to Institutional Power: the Case of Platform Workers in the Philippines. socialistproject.ca 
(2023-12-20). Israel to begin hiring Indians to replace Palestinian workers from Dec 27. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : A team of "selectors" from Israel visited India last week and another senior delegation will leave for India next week to start the process of recruiting thousands of workers to be brought to the country to fill in the acute shortage faced by its construction industry, a senior executive at the Israel …
(2023-12-20). "Victory Over Russia is Impossible": Zelensky Can't Eschew Responsibility for Rising Public Anger at Ukraine's Conscription Crisis. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Assange Appeal Hearing Set For February. popularresistance.org Imprisoned publisher Julian Assange will face two High Court judges over two days on Feb. 20-21, 2024 in London in what will likely be his last appeal against being extradited to the United States to face charges of violating the Espionage Act. | Assange's wife Stella Assange confirmed that the hearing will take place at the Royal Courts of Justice. Assange had had an earlier request to appeal rejected by High Court Judge Jonathan Swift on June 6. | Assange then filed an application to appeal that decision and the dates have now been set. Assange is seeking to challenge both the home secretary's decision to extra…
(2023-12-20). Nightmares all day long. electronicintifada.net Israel can kill us swiftly or slowly.
(2023-12-20). Al Jazeera cameraman made me coffee just before Israel killed him. electronicintifada.net Remembering my friend, Samer Abu Daqqa.
(2023-12-20). West treats Arabs as inferior. electronicintifada.net Young Arabs have grown up with images of murdered Palestinians and the dissonance between Western words and actions.
(2023-12-20). CNN anchor lies repeatedly about Israeli deaths of 7 October. electronicintifada.net
(2023-12-20). "The Great Reset" Is Here: Follow the Money. "Insane Lockdown" of the Global Economy, "The Green Agenda" globalresearch.ca The top-down reorganization of the world economy by a technocratic cabal led by the group around the Davos World Economic Forum— the so-called Great Reset or UN Agenda 2030— is no future proposal. It is well into actualization as the world remains in insane lockdown for a virus…
(2023-12-20). Ex-Colonel Calls CEOs of Defense Contractors Predatory Capitalists and Arch-Criminals of Empire at War Crimes Tribunal. covertactionmagazine.com Born in Gaffney, South Carolina, Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson achieved the rank of full Colonel during a distinguished 31-year career in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1997 in which he served as an assistant to Colin Powell when he was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Wilkerson later served as Powell's chief of staff …
(2023-12-20). UK court to hear Assange's final appeal against extradition in February. peoplesdispatch.org
(2023-12-20). As the DRC holds another election, the fight of the Congolese people is still for liberation. peoplesdispatch.org 44 million people were eligible to cast their votes in the presidential and parliamentary elections in the DRC on December 20. The vote has been held amid an intensification of violence in the mineral-rich eastern provinces, leaving millions displaced.
(2023-12-20). The suffocation of democracy in India. peoplesdispatch.org On December 18 and 19, 141 members of the two houses of India's Parliament were
(2023-12-20). Phil Giraldi: Antisemitism and the Israeli Government. thealtworld.com
(2023-12-20). False Transitions And Global Stocktakes: The Failure Of COP28. popularresistance.org The time has come to treat the sequence of UN Climate Change Conferences, the latest concluding in Dubai, as a series of the failed and the abysmally rotten. It shows how a worthless activity, caked (oiled?) with appropriately chosen words, can actually provide assurance that something worthwhile was done. Along the way, there are always the same beneficiaries: fossil fuel magnates and satirists. | COP28, which featured 97,000 participants, including the weighty presence of 2,456 fossil fuel lobbyists, was even more of a shambles than its predecessor. Its location — in an oil rich state — was head scr…
(2023-12-20). At COP28, Family Farmers Who Feed The World Went Unheard. popularresistance.org In the run-up to this year's COP28 summit in Dubai, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres railed against the scourge of global hunger and climate devastation fuelled by farming. | "Global food systems are broken, and billions of people are paying the price," he said — and he was right. | Our food system is responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet fails to feed the world, with a tenth of humanity experiencing hunger. | For years, this issue has been sidelined at climate summits, but at COP28 it was catapulted to centre stage, with an entire day of the agenda dedicated to food and agric…
(2023-12-20). The 13th Amendment Legalizes Slavery; Many States Have Their Own Version. popularresistance.org The 13th Amendment of the US Constitution makes an exception to the abolition of slavery in order to permit the use of "involuntary servitude" as punishment for a crime. The modern system of mass incarceration depends on this exception to justify paying millions of incarcerated people subminimum wages that many advocates say is virtually indistinguishable from forms of slavery. Various US states also have their own constitutional "exception clauses" that mirror the language of the 13th Amendment, providing an additional layer of legal justification for the exploitation of prisoners.
(2023-12-20). 95% Of Trade Between China And Russia No Longer Done In US Currency. popularresistance.org On a recent visit to China, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov stated that this year the use of the Russian ruble and Chinese yuan in trade between the two countries has already reached 95%. | At the same time, from January to October, 68% of all Russian trade was carried out in the two countries' currencies, according to Russian Minister of Economic Development Maksim Reshetnikov. | The yuan has also been used by Russia in commercial transactions with Mongolia, the Philippines, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Japan, Tajikistan, and Singapore.
(2023-12-20). Lessons From One Unequal Society To Another. popularresistance.org
(2023-12-20). Year 2023 In Review For Latin American And The Caribbean. popularresistance.org
(2023-12-20). Friday 12/29: Peace Vigil — Call for Ceasefire + Diplomacy Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2023-12-20). Friday 12/29: San Jose: Peace Vigil — Call for Ceasefire + Diplomacy Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2023-12-20). Russian official says apartment complex on fire after Ukraine's shelling in Donetsk. presstv.ir An official in Russian-controlled Donetsk says Ukraine fired shells that hit an apartment complex in Donetsk city on Tuesday.
(2023-12-20). Ukraine Weapons Fund Will Run Out on December 30, Pentagon Claims. What Next? Ukraine is Totally Bankrupt According to the IMF. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Biden policy on Ukraine war a bust on several fronts. peoplesworld.org 
Very few, if any, of the lofty goals laid out by the Biden administration when it began to pour billions of dollars of weapons into Ukraine after the Russian invasion have been met. The sophisticated U.S. arms the public was told would enable Ukraine to win the war have led not to victory but instead …
(2023-12-20). The folly of them all. responsiblestatecraft.org 
In 1874, the British magazine "Punch" published a cartoon showing a conversation between a young girl and her mother: "Mamma, shall you allow me to go to the Wilkinsons' ball?""No, darling," the mother responded"You've been to a great many balls, mama?""Yes darling — and I have seen the folly of them all," she said."Mightn't I just be allowed the folly of one, mamma?"This comic, which may have reminded readers of the one-sided settlement of the Franco-Prussian War in 1871, would have a lasting resonance. Over the course of the 20th century, European and American leaders imposed harsh terms on their…
(2023-12-20). Tuesday 12/19: Santa Clara: Pack the City Council Meeting for Palestine. indybay.org 1500 Warburton Ave | Santa Clara, CA…
(2023-12-20). Tuesday 12/19: All Out for Alameda City Council. indybay.org 2263 Santa Clara Ave | Alameda, CA…
(2023-12-20). Wednesday 12/20: Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org UCSF Library | 530 Parnassus Ave | San Francisco, CA…
(2023-12-20). Saturday 12/23: Walnut Creek: Palestine Ceasefire Protest. indybay.org Civic Park | 1375 Civic Dr | Walnut Creek, CA…
(2023-12-20). Tuesday 12/19: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2023-12-20). Antifascists Alert Modesto Neighbors of Local Neo-Nazis Harley and Haley Petero. indybay.org Harley and Haley Petero pair has been responsible for numerous acts of hate throughout Northern California. An anonymous group of Antifascists has taken it upon themselves to put the duo on blast to their neighbors and community.
(2023-12-20). Saturday 12/23: Unbelievable! Presence for everyone! THE WALKING TOUR. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2023-12-20). Monday 12/25: Santa Cruz Community Christmas Dinner. indybay.org Town Clock, Pacific Ave and Water St, Santa Cruz…
(2023-12-20). Sunday 1/7: Discussion regarding building strength & longevity of movement in Support of Palestine. indybay.org The Long Haul 3124 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2023-12-20). Law Center Statement on 12% Increase in Homelessness. indybay.org Point in Time results must drive housing investments, not despair…
(2023-12-20). Thursday 12/21: Seaside PD Protest. indybay.org 4PM Rally at Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave, Seaside | 4: 30PM March to City Hall, 440 Harcourt Ave, Seaside…
(2023-12-20). Hundreds evacuated as flash floods hit northeastern Australia. presstv.ir Hundreds evacuated as flood disaster unfolds in northeastern Australia.
(2023-12-20). Hundreds of farmers, tractors descend on Berlin to protest planned subsidy cuts. presstv.ir Thousands of angry German farmers with hundreds of tractors descend on Berlin to protest against planned subsidy cuts for agricultural diesel and the road tax for farming vehicles.
(2023-12-20). Saturday 1/6: Demand Donald Trump's Bail be Revoked and Donald Trump be Remanded into Custody. indybay.org Supreme Court of California | 350 McAllister St Room 1295, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2023-12-20). Wednesday 12/20: SF: Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org UCSF Library | 530 Parnassus Ave | San Francisco, CA…
(2023-12-20). Tuesday 12/19: Action: Demand for a Ceasefire Resolution at El Cerrito City Council Meeting. indybay.org City Hall, City Council Chamber | 10890 San Pablo Ave | El Cerrito, CA…
(2023-12-20). Wednesday 12/20: Webinar: Medical Apartheid in Palestine. indybay.org
(2023-12-20). Thursday 12/21: Intifada for Palestine Winter Solstice Rally and March. indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza | 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza | Oakland, CA…
(2023-12-20). Saturday 2/3: Lunar New Year x Black History Month Community Celebration 2024. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2023-12-20). Monday 1/8: Beehive Collective – Art as Resistance. indybay.org 1601 18th St Oakland, CA…
(2023-12-20). Yemen says will turn Red Sea into 'graveyard' after US announces maritime coalition. presstv.ir Yemen's defense minister has denounced the formation of a US-led maritime task force in the Red Sea to protect the passage of merchant vessels bound for the Israeli-occupied territories.
(2023-12-20). Jailed Without Charge: Nael Barghouti, 64-year-old Palestinian in jail for 42 years. presstv.ir Nael Saleh al-Barghouti, 64, a Palestinian from the occupied Ramallah has been languishing in different Israeli jails for more than 42 years now on trumped-up charges.
(2023-12-20). At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake. presstv.ir At least 118 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China.
(2023-12-20). Elon Musk's tumultuous love affair with Israel. presstv.ir Upon purchasing Twitter, as it was known at the time, Elon Musk promised to restore free speech to the platform; however, the Zionist lobby is attempting to force Musk to reinstitute censorship of commentary on Palestine.
(2023-12-20). Swedish court upholds life sentence given to ex-Iranian official. presstv.ir A Swedish appeals court upholds a controversial life sentence given to a former Iranian official.
(2023-12-20). ONE BIG MAN — ONE HOT TRUCK! Settlement proposed for UCSF shipyard worker with radioactive. indybay.org
(2023-12-20). The Consensus Factory. indybay.org Many media companies are largely dependent on advertising revenue. Media that strongly influence the formation of public opinion prefer official sources from state institutions, which, however, reflect the views of the holders of power and accordingly process information in their own interests. Positions that question or even cast doubt on the prevailing narrative are often discredited…
(2023-12-20). Thursday 12/21: Oakland: Intifada for Palestine Winter Solstice Rally and March. indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza | 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza | Oakland, CA…
(2023-12-20). One Big Man — One Hot Truck! Settlement proposed for UCSF shipyard worker with radioactive truck. indybay.org
(2023-12-20). Arrest in Tupac Shakur Murder Case Extends the U.S. Intelligence Cover-up. covertactionmagazine.com In late September 2023, police arrested a man they say ordered the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur in 1996. This arrest comes after decades of murders and cover-up of the globally loved rapper and film star whose work at bringing peace between rival gangs threatened the CIA's racist, imperialist drug-trafficking agenda. After the September …
(2023-12-20). At COP28, Family Farmers Who Feed the World Went Unheard. desmog.com
(2023-12-20). "Developing Countries" are Trapped in a New Debt Crisis : How Can This be Explained? counterpunch.org 
The latest World Bank report on the debts of "developing countries", published on December 13, 2023 [1], reveals an alarming fact: in 2022, developing countries as a whole spent a record US$ 443.5 billion to pay for their external public debt. The 75 low-income nations that are eligible for loans from the International Development Association (IDA),
(2023-12-20). Suffer the Young Women. counterpunch.org 
t's not your imagination. Life is definitely getting harder for almost all Americans, whether we are speaking of those tightrope walking as they balance escalating costs of living and stagnant wages or for those who have fallen off the rope completely, descending into an ever widening homeless population. The very subjective nature of "it's just
(2023-12-20). A minute's silence is being held for a worker killed in Leytonstone, London. thecanary.co A minute's silence will be held at 11am on Thursday 21 December at the building site in Pevensey Rd, Leytonstone where a construction worker lost his life when a roof collapsed during a house refurbishment there last week on 12 December. Leytonstone: construction worker killed by collapsing roof As the Waltham Forest Echo reported: The …
(2023-12-20). Colorado Supreme Court rules Trump disqualified from ballots for president across state. nationofchange.org This is the first time—under the 14th Amendment's disqualification clause—that a presidential candidate was disqualified or barred from a ballot.
(2023-12-20). Cardinal Crimes: Absolute Rule and Fleecing the Holy See. counterpunch.org 
Like a bank with branches everywhere, the Catholic Church will go after its own when circumstances permit, wherever they are. In other instances, it will take the opposite tack, shielding the detractors or deviants from local scrutiny, and concealing them from the burden of accountability. Italian Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, former adviser to Pope Francis and
(2023-12-20). How Can We Actually Improve Human Rights in North Korea? counterpunch.org Human rights in North Korea are currently in the spotlight. In addition to a recent conference on North Korean human rights held in Honolulu, there's also a new documentary, Beyond Utopia, about North Korean defectors that is receiving Oscar buzz. We can expect to hear more about North Korea human rights in 2024, the 10-year
(2023-12-20). An Unfinished Struggle: the 50-Year Campaign to Abolish Torture. counterpunch.org 
At the Amna Suraka museum in Iraq, exhibits show the torture that was carried out in the cells. Hélène Veilleux/Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA Christopher Justin Einolf, Northern Illinois University The world's first conference on the abolition of torture drew more than 300 delegates representing over 70 countries and international organizations. It opened with the news that
(2023-12-20). 'A crazy system': How arbitration returns abusive guards to New York prisons. mronline.org 
Over a 12-year span, three out of every four state correctional officers fired for abuse or covering it up got their jobs back.
(2023-12-20). Moves of UK and U.S. over Chagos expose true nature of 'values-based alliance'. mronline.org U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and visiting British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on Thursday local time in a joint press conference that they had discussed the "vital" U.S.-UK Indian Ocean air base at Diego Garcia.
(2023-12-20). Shipping firms cease deliveries to "Israel" or reroutes around Africa. mronline.org 
The Singaporean shipping company, ONE, declares that it would be ceasing all shipments to the Occupation's ports, according to reports by Israeli media.
(2023-12-20). The 13th Amendment Legalizes Slavery—and Many States Have Their Own Version. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-20). European Union agrees to support agriculture in Haiti. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) The European Union agreed today to grant six million euros to boost Haiti's agriculture through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, known as FAO.
(2023-12-20). Hungary rejected European migration pact. plenglish.com Budapest, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Hungary today transmitted its rejection of the Migration and Assylum Pact, agreed this Tuesday by the negotiators of the European Parliament and the Council.
(2023-12-20). Panama remembers the US invasion with multiple activities. plenglish.com Panama City, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) Panama is carrying out different activities today to honor and demand justice for the victims of the United States invasion in 1989, an event that plunged the country into mourning.
(2023-12-20). Thousands of Argentines marched to Plaza de Mayo despite repression. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) Thousands of protesters arrived today at the capital's Plaza de Mayo to denounce the adjustment plan of the Argentine president, Javier Milei, despite the deployment of numerous troops as part of a strong police operation.
(2023-12-20). The Community Schools Movement Is Running Headlong Into Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's Hard-Right Agenda. counterpunch.org 
"I do what I think is best for kids," said Lauren Leto, a career public school educator at Brandon High School in Hillsborough County, Florida. "That's my hill I'm ready to die on," she told Our Schools. What's "best for kids" according to Leto, and most other educators, includes attending to their mental health needs, especially their feelings
(2023-12-20). Biden's approval wanes amidst economic challenges and Israeli policy scrutiny. nationofchange.org
(2023-12-20). Cuban lawmakers review status of agreements at parliamentary session. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) The National People's Power Assembly of Cuba (Parliament) on Wednesday reviewed the compliance with the agreements approved by the legislature regarding priority issues for the country.
(2023-12-20). Prepping for 'Disease X': Gates-Backed Group Funds Needle-Free mRNA Vaccine 'Wafer' Technology. expose-news.com Funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has helped the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to invest $1.2 million in a startup with Jurata Thin Film Inc. to create under-the-tongue vaccine …
(2023-12-20). Letter from Alkebulan: the Mother of Mankind. counterpunch.org It was dusk by the time my postponed flight to Paris from Heathrow strained into the sky like a goose late for migration. What should have been a direct flight to East Africa had been canceled the day before. There was I, traveling because of a conflict on another continent, with my own continent providing
(2023-12-20). Iran condemns Swedish verdict against Nouri as 'fundamentally unacceptable'. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Ministry vehemently condemns as "fundamentally unacceptable" a Swedish court's verdict against Hamid Nouri.
(2023-12-20). Schwab's warnings to Globalists about Black Swan events. expose-news.com In 2013, Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, began predicting "Black Swan" events threatening global security. He predicted them again in his book 'Covid-19: The Great Reset' released in July …
(2023-12-20). UK Parliament debates IHR amendments: If sovereignty is knowingly and deceitfully forfeited by government there are specific laws for dealing with that, says Andrew Bridgen. expose-news.com On Monday, the UK House of Commons debated the World Health Organisation's ("WHO's") proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations ("IHR"). The debate was held in response to a petition to the …
(2023-12-20). Artists protest ongoing censorship of Palestinian culture in the UK. wsws.org The Arnolfini Centre issued a hypocritical and deceitful statement purporting to explain its decision to exclude the Palestinian events.
(2023-12-20). Nippon Steel acquires US Steel for $14.9 billion. wsws.org The takeover of US Steel is a further sign of the decades-long decline of American capitalism and the loss of its industrial dominance.
(2023-12-20). South Australia teacher opposition emerges against education union's wage and conditions sell-out agreement. wsws.org Within minutes of the announcement of the ballot result on Wednesday, teachers took to social media to express their shock at the outcome and disgust at the role of the union leadership in pushing the agreement through.
(2023-12-20). Twenty-five years since the impeachment of Bill Clinton. wsws.org We are reposting here a commentary authored by the WSWS Editorial Board and published two days after the Republican-controlled House impeached Democratic President Bill Clinton.
(2023-12-20). Mississippi police officer who shot 11-year-old boy to face no criminal charges. wsws.org A grand jury in Mississippi decided not to bring criminal charges against the officer who shot Aderrien Murry in his home in May.
(2023-12-20). Mass-killings continue to plague the U.S. america.cgtn.com 
Mass-killings continue to plague the U.S. One major database shows 2023 saw 42 such attacks, very close to a single-year record. | Dan Williams reports from Chicago.
(2023-12-20). Chinese currency goes international in first yuan-based cross-border commercial loan. america.cgtn.com 
The first yuan-based cross-border commercial loan was recently completed in Brazil marking a major step toward the internationalization of the Chinese currency. A Chinese company that operates a major hydropower plant in Brazil was the recipient. | Paulo Cabral reports from Brazil.
(2023-12-20). Sunday 12/24: Join us at the Telegraph Holiday Street Fair. indybay.org Telegraph and Durant Avenues, Berkeley CA 94704…
(2023-12-20). Thursday 12/21: Annual Unhoused Tombstone Memorial on Winter Solstice. indybay.org Arena Green | W. Santa Clara Street and Barack Obama Blvd. | Downtown San Jose…
(2023-12-20). Sunday 12/31: Israelism film showing. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin Street | San Francisco, Ca.
(2023-12-20). EU To 'Permanently Shut Down X' If Musk Doesn't Ban Alternative Media. expose-news.com The European Union has vowed to permanently shut down X if Elon Musk doesn't immediately ban alternative media from the platform. Alex Jones is calling for us to defend Musk and seems …
(2023-12-20). 'Israel complicity in passing anti-Iran resolution, political scandal for West'. presstv.ir Iran strongly condemns Israel's complicity in drafting and approving the human rights resolution against the Islamic Republic, saying the move is nothing but a big political and moral scandal for Western countries.
(2023-12-20). Sweden's verdict on Nouri 'unfair', only acquittal acceptable: Iran. presstv.ir Iran's Judiciary says a Swedish court's verdict against Hamid Nouri, a former Iranian Judiciary official who has been illegally imprisoned in Sweden, is unfair and that no ruling but the exoneration of the 62-year-old will be acceptable.
(2023-12-20). Regardless of whether a narrative is official or not, do not rush to endorse anything! salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Abu Hurairah [may Allah be pleased with him] reported that Allah's Messenger [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] said, "Years of treachery will come over people in which liars are believed and the truthful are belied, the deceitful are trusted and …
(2023-12-20). Judge Orders Release Of Jeffrey Epstein Documents Showing More Than 150 Names. moguldom.com A federal judge in New York has mandated the unsealing of court documents in early 2024 that will unveil the identities of numerous associates linked to Jeffrey Epstein. These documents are part of a civil lawsuit settled in 2017, where Epstein's one-time associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, was accused of facilitating the sexual abuse of Virginia Giuffre. …
(2023-12-20). Argentina: not to be mistaken for a nightmare, this is reality. pressenza.com Argentina's cities are rapidly losing their traditional vertigo. A strident, lethargic, lethargic silence survives. The euphoria of winning the World Cup is over, although the media still insist that the Argentinians "are world champions". | The people are aware that nothing will ever be the same again. They have kept deep within their interior those ideas of equality, solidarity, fraternity, smiles and hugs. Now it's every man for himself for almost everyone, except for those who already had everything… and are going for more. | It is not an economic shock — to which citizens are accustomed -, it is not a…
(2023-12-20). BAN Toxics Back the DILG's Call for an Outright Ban on Firecrackers. pressenza.com Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics supports the call to ban the sale and use of firecrackers nationwide. The DILG Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" C. Abalos, Jr. made the statement on December 18, calling on all local government units to enact an ordinance banning the use and sale of firecrackers to prevent firecracker-related injuries in the country. | "We support a shift to a safer holiday season in the country. We need to remember "safety first" for our children and the community from the health and environmental pollutants from firecrackers," said Thony Dizon, Toxics Campaigner of BAN Toxics. | Early this month, the…
(2023-12-20). Propaganda Roundup: Hillary Claims Climate Change‚Ñ¢ Targets Pregnant Women. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). A Merry AUKUS Surprise, Western Australia! dissidentvoice.org The secretive Australian government just cannot help itself. Clamouring and hectoring of other countries and their secret arrangements (who can forget the criticism of the Solomon Islands over its security pact with China for that reason?) the Albanese government is a bit too keen on keeping a lid on things regarding the withering away of …
(2023-12-20). Canada Is Escalating the Conflict by Joining US-led Military Operations in the Red Sea. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Santa Claus and the Contradictions of Bourgeois Ideology. orinocotribune.com By Carlos L. Garrido — Dec 19, 2023 | A comrade recently pointed my attention to a comedy skit by Foil Arms and Hog called Santa: I think there has been some sort of a mistake. You see I have a very busy night tonight. | Soviet Police 1: He was found attempting to hide in a chimney. | Soviet Police 2: Chimney? What were you doing in Russian airspace? | Santa: I've…
(2023-12-20). Facing the Beast: Courage, Faith, and Resistance in a New Dark Age. New Book by Naomi Wolf. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Military Deaths After Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Latest China-EU Summit Exposes Brussels' Complete Lack of Sovereignty. EU Foreign Policy Controlled by Washington. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Domestic tourism eyes greater prosperity. ecns.cn The prospects for China's tourism industry appear bright with the sector experiencing a good recovery in 2023, following the slump caused by COVID-19, industry officials and experts said.
(2023-12-20). Red Sea concerns hit shipping, trade. ecns.cn Global shipping companies' recent reluctance to transit through the Suez Canal will affect China-Europe trade and exert pressure on operational costs of businesses on both sides, said experts and business executives on Tuesday.
(2023-12-20). AI-powered PC ecosystem to gain ground. ecns.cn An artificial intelligence-powered personal computer ecosystem is forming in China, and this will boost the popularity of AI PCs in the country, said company executives and experts.
(2023-12-20). Traditional, renewable sources to ensure stable energy supply. ecns.cn China's sustained efforts to increase domestic oil and gas exploration and develop large-scale renewable energy sources will ensure sufficient energy supply amid the nation's green energy transition, analysts said.
(2023-12-20). Nation pushes enrollment in professional master's degree. ecns.cn China's enrollment for professional master's degrees, which emphasize the practical application of knowledge and skills, will be increased to about two-thirds of all master's degree programs by 2025.
(2023-12-20). Officials: 2023 GDP goal well within reach. ecns.cn China is confident and capable of reaching this year's GDP growth target of around 5 percent, and policymakers have ample tools to stabilize the economy next year, officials and experts said on Tuesday.
(2023-12-20). France shaping as popular study destination, report says. ecns.cn More Chinese students intend to study business, science and engineering in France, with major events scheduled for 2024 such as the Paris Summer Olympics, according to a report released on Saturday by an overseas education consultancy.
(2023-12-20). Putin to run for top post in 2024 as independent. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted documents to Russia's Central Election Commission on Monday to register as a self-nominated candidate in the 2024 presidential election.
(2023-12-20). China hits back at EU resolution on Tibet. ecns.cn China slammed the European Parliament on Tuesday over the latter's resolution on boarding schools in the Tibet autonomous region, and urged the institution to stop undermining mutual trust and cooperation between China and Europe.
(2023-12-20). Green standards set for express packaging. ecns.cn China is to establish a green packaging standards system for express deliveries and has set an initial target for using recycled packaging, under a recently issued action plan for the industry.
(2023-12-20). Gansu rolls into action to support quake victims. ecns.cn As of Wednesday morning, nearly 130,000 relief items, including tents, stoves, coats, quilts and folding beds, had been sent to the earthquake zone in Gansu province.
(2023-12-20). Temporary settlement provides warmth in the cold for hard-hit Kexinmin village. ecns.cn The bonfire set ablaze at a temporary settlement in Jishishan county has provided much-needed warmth and hope for villagers dislocated by the earthquake that jolted a mountainous region in Northwest China's Gansu province near midnight of Monday.
(2023-12-20). Economists share confidence in Chinese economy's further growth. ecns.cn There's still room for the Chinese government to make macroeconomic policies stronger next year, economists said at a seminar of the China Macroeconomy Forum, Securities Times reported on Wednesday.
(2023-12-20). UN Secretary-General deeply saddened by earthquake in China. ecns.cn United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was deeply saddened by the loss of life and property damage and injuries to people caused by an earthquake in China, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday.
(2023-12-20). International students from BJTU proud to study in China. ecns.cn Last Thursday, a group of international students from Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU) engaged in a cultural tour in Beijing.
(2023-12-20). It's a belated apology of 141 years: UCA president. ecns.cn The White House statement about the Chinese Exclusion Act is the first formal condemnation in 141 years, a belated apology more than a century overdue, said Shue Haipei, president of the United Chinese Americans, during an interview with China News Service.
(2023-12-20). 5G mobile phone users reach 771 million: China's ministry. ecns.cn China's 5G mobile phone users reached 771 million by the end of November as the total number of mobile phone users of the three major telecommunications companies — China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom — reached 1.726 billion, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced on Wednesday.
(2023-12-20). NDRC to revise PPP mechanism to boost private investment. ecns.cn China's top economic planner on Tuesday vowed to expedite the implementation of a new mechanism for public-private partnership (PPP) projects and revise the rules for operating licenses involving infrastructure facilities and public utilities.
(2023-12-20). China releases the first list of 789 important habitats for terrestrial wildlife animals to strengthen protection. ecns.cn China has recently released the first list of 789 important habitats for terrestrial wildlife animals in a bid to strengthen the protection of terrestrial wildlife populations and their habitats.
(2023-12-20). World's first Zootopia land at Shanghai Disney Resort welcomes visitors. ecns.cn The world's first Zootopia land opened to the public at Shanghai Disney Resort on Tuesday, drawing many visitors.
(2023-12-20). Ancient tombs excavated in Guangzhou. ecns.cn A total of 71 ancient tombs dating back from Han Dynasty (202 BC-25 AD) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) were unearthed.
(2023-12-20). World's largest luxury ro-ro passenger vessel sets sail. ecns.cn The world's largest ro-ro passenger ship "MOBY LEGACY" moors at a port in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Dec. 19, 2023.
(2023-12-20). Rescue work continues after earthquake hits NW China. ecns.cn A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County of Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Gansu Province on Monday night, killing at least 130 people in Gansu and Qinghai Provinces by Tuesday…
(2023-12-20). China's Wing Loong UAV rapidly joins Gansu earthquake rescue. ecns.cn China's independently-developed Wing Loong-2H large unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has swiftly rushed to support emergency rescue work after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu Province at midnight Monday.
(2023-12-20). Dec 20, 2023. sitrepworld.info 
Arise Donbass! (–í—Å—Ç–∞–≤–∞–π –î–æ–Ω–±–∞—Å—Å!) Donetsk 'Tis the Season for War, by Bill Astore No Plan B: The Western Elites Didn't Plan for China, Russia and Iran Remaining Independent, by Roger Boyd Yuri Bezmenov: Interview with NS Lyons, author of The Upheaval, about "The China Convergence" The Terror Watchlist Prepared the Way to Tyranny, by Paul Craig Roberts Is neoliberalism really dead? Or does it live on like a zombie? V…
(2023-12-20). Houthis abrem a caixa de Pandora e pàµem em xeque o imperialismo e o sionismo. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Selected Articles: Disruption of Maritime Trade: Yemen Resistance Prompts Companies to Suspend Shipping Through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. globalresearch.ca By
(2023-12-20). Housing activists organise national day of action for public housing, rent controls. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). How can we build the movement for the liberation of Palestine? greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Katoomba rallies for Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Mainstream media's Israel bias comes under pressure. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Mardi Gras AGM votes to tear up deal with NSW Police. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). NUS votes to support a free Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Pro-Palestine protesters say Thales has no social licence. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Residents want council to support Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Supreme Court overturns aspects of NSW's anti-protest laws. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). WestCONnex delivers traffic chaos and resident outrage as Rozelle Interchange opens. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganà≤: The COVID Pandemic Farce Served as a Trial Balloon for the New World Order. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Unchecked Human Activity Is Pushing Ecosystems Toward the Brink. pressenza.com Desert conditions could spread rapidly from groundwater depletion and plant destruction. | By Erika Schelby | The planet is facing multiple severe challenges that require our immediate attention. Putting an end to the dirty and suffocating fossil fuel emissions may be the most significant global priority, but limiting the misuse of water and restoring degraded land are also essential projects. | These
(2023-12-20). An Open Letter to Israelis from Israelis: We Deserve the Truth About October 7. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). McCarthyism Canadian style: Repressing pro-Palestine voices. greenleft.org.au 
The crack down against Palestine solidarity activists and movements in Canada has intensified, as the shadow of a 'new McCarthyism' hangs over the country's universities, reports Jeff Shantz.
(2023-12-20). McCarthyism Canadian style: Repressing pro-Palestine voices. greenleft.org.au The crackdown against Palestine solidarity activists and movements in Canada has intensified, as the shadow of a 'new McCarthyism' hangs over the country's universities, reports Jeff Shantz.
(2023-12-20). LEFT WONDERING: How Can You Invest In An Ethical Fashion? levernews.com Welcome to a new edition of Left Wondering with Joel Stein, our advice column for paid subscribers of The Lever on how to lead an ethical life in an increasingly unethical world.
Dear Left Wondering,: We are trying to invest funds in the U.S. in an ethical fashion and are running into roadblocks.Can you help?Thanks,Nancy BolanDear Nancy,: Roadblocks are indeed an interesting area for investment, since they're ripe for disruption. Those orange-striped sawhorses and cones haven't changed since I was a kid. One challenge I bet you're having is that your ethics are different from other people's ethi…
(2023-12-20). Born in a Police State: The Deep State's Persecution of Its Most Vulnerable Citizens. "What if Jesus had been born 2,000 years later?" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). My Chat With Rasheed muhammed. sonar21.com 
I love Rasheed. A really good man. We had a great chat. I misspoke with respect to the couple engaged in hypocritical sexual activity. They are from Florida, not Virginia.
(2023-12-20). The U.S. Navy is Unprepared for a Prolonged war With Yemen. sonar21.com 
Aegis Missile Defense System | It looks like the United States, along with 9 allies — Great Britain, Italy, Bahrain, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain — are on the verge of entangling itself in a new Middle East quagmire as an international armada assembles in the international waters around Yemen. The mission? Stop Yemen from threatening cargo and oil tankers headed to Israel. | Tiny Yemen has surprised the West with its tenacity and ferocity in attacking ships trying to ferry containers and fuel to Israel. Yes, this is a violation of international law and the West is f…
(2023-12-20). The Tap-Dancing Trapdoor Spider, Lost for 92 Years, Rediscovered Outside a Small Portuguese Town. pressenza.com According to
(2023-12-20). From the River to the (Red) Sea: Why the US Is Forming a New Naval Task Force. orinocotribune.com 
(2023-12-20). Bangladesh: Remittance inflow surges in the second half of December: Positive for the economy. pressenza.com A recent increase in remittances, touching $1.07 billion during December 1-15, 2023, underlines significant support for our foreign exchange reserves. This significant increase not only indicates promising growth but also reveals a resilient pattern in remittance flows. As Bangladesh navigates through economic transitions and global challenges, the robustness shown in remittance flows serves as a beacon of hope, promising resilience and prosperity in the times ahead. | The information provided by the Balance of Payments (BOP) Department and Statistics Department is not just a numerical update; It is a narrative o…
(2023-12-20). Year 2023 in review for Latin American and the Caribbean: Contesting a still dominant US hegemon. pressenza.com December 2nd marked the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine, which proclaimed By Roger D. Harris | The progressive regional curre…
(2023-12-20). Julian Assange's final appeal date in UK Court. pressenza.com The UK High Court has confirmed that a public hearing will take place on 20 and 21 February 2024.: | Julian's two-day hearing will be held before a panel of two judges who will review an earlier UK High Court decision taken by a single judge on 6 June 2023 which refused Julian permission to appeal. The hearing will determine whether Julian will have further opportunities to argue his case before the UK courts, or whether he will be extradited to the United States to face charges under the 1917 US Espionage Act. | If extradited, Julian faces a sentence of 175 years for exposing war crimes committed by the…
(2023-12-20). Offshore wind power can help reduce greenhouse gases. pressenza.com All emerging nations, not just our own, struggle with electricity. And the straightforward explanation that electricity is either not available or not available by demand, etc., is often given. Scientists have taken the initiative to develop a new device that uses the temperature differential between the European deep sea and the surface to create power, to avert this electrical crisis. They have achieved a completely sustainable and continuous electricity supply by addressing climate change. For the benefit of the free market economy, there is a growing demand for and use of alternative fuels, particularly as th…
(2023-12-20). Video: Fake Pandemic Triggers Worldwide Economic and Social Collapse. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Video: Planet Lockdown and the Corona Pandemic. The Most Devastating Crisis in Human History. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Chile, Tomás Hirsch: "The victory of the No vote in the constitutional referendum is a cause for relief". pressenza.com The draft constitution drawn up by the right was rejected yesterday with more than 55% of the vote. We have requested Tomas Hirsch, Deputy Hirsch, president of Humanist Action, to comment on the referendum result. | The triumph of the No is the triumph of the people of Chile, who wisely rejected a constitutional proposal that looked more like a government programme of the extreme right than a possible Constitution for our country. | In Chile, we have a bad Constitution, generated during the dictatorship by the generals and their friends, and we have fought for more than 40 years to change it, but it is not a ques…
(2023-12-20). Section 144 imposed in Manipur's Churachandpur district following fresh violence. muslimmirror.com Churachandpur : The Manipur government has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC for two months in Churachandpur district following fresh violence, according to an official order. Various parts of the northeastern state have been rocked by ethnic strife since May this year. Incidents of sporadic violence were reported from several places in …
(2023-12-20). Union minister Giriraj Singh urges Hindus to embrace 'Jhatka' meat, calls for Halal ban. muslimmirror.com In Begusarai, Union Rural Development Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Giriraj Singh called upon Hindus to exclusively consume 'jhatka' meat instead of halal meat. Singh 'praised' the commitment of Muslims to consuming only halal meat and urged Hindus to demonstrate a similar dedication to their religious traditions. He emphasized the Hindu way …
(2023-12-20). Cuba Labels US Allegations of Electoral Interference Complete Fallacy. orinocotribune.com
(2023-12-20). 30 years of Mountain Gorilla tourism in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The history of gorilla trekking in Uganda tracks back to the early 1990s when the country was experiencing its first years of stability after close to three decades that were marked by unrest and military coups. Until now, the world has a vague image of what the state of …
(2023-12-20). DRC decision to deny some election observers could have far-reaching consequences. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | CRISPIN KAHERU | The Democratic Republic of Congo's decision to deny Election Observers from some reputable bodies could have far-reaching consequences, casting a shadow over the transparency and legitimacy of its electoral process. This move not only raises concerns about potential irregularities going unchecked but may also signal a lack of commitment to democratic …
(2023-12-20). Get 10% cashback for depositing your 1xBet account via the MTN payment system. independent.co.ug 
Benefits, ergonomics, and process efficiency are important criteria when choosing a bookmaker. That is why the bookmaker company 1xBet prepared a unique promo for its clients, allowing them to increase the deposit amount. The more money you have in your account, the more winning bets you can place! To take part in the promo, you …
(2023-12-20). Oil and Gas is a Matter of 'Life and Death'-Kasaija. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Matia Kasaija, the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development has underscored the importance of Uganda's oil and gas exploration, emphasizing an unwavering commitment to the project's seamless progression. During a visit to the Kingfisher Development Area (KFDA) in Buhuka village, Kyangwali sub-county in Kikuube district on Tuesday evening, Kasaija reasserted …
(2023-12-20). Police Calls for Vigilance Ahead of Festive Season. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police have urged households to take extra caution and be vigilant during festival season. Fred Enanga, the Police Spokesperson asked the public to put security measures around their businesses and homes to avoid falling prey to criminals. "As we prepare to celebrate Christmas and all other festival days, we …
(2023-12-20). Security Forces Crack Down on Unregistered Motorcycles, Foreign Number Plates in Karamoja. independent.co.ug 
Karamoja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces in the Karamoja sub-region have escalated operations to clamp down on unregistered motorcycles as part of measures to enhance security ahead of the Christmas season. Given Karamoja's proximity to the Uganda-Kenya border, authorities perceive the region to be susceptible to security risks. The security authorities have initiated …
(2023-12-20). Ugandan creatives shine at MultiChoice Talent Factory graduation in Nairobi. independent.co.ug 
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Four talented Ugandan students have celebrated their graduation from the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) East Africa Academy in Nairobi. The ceremony at the Hermosa Gardens Hotel acknowledged the exceptional achievements of these budding filmmakers who dedicated 12 months to refining their craft. Rinaldi Jamugisa, PR and Communications Manager at …
(2023-12-20). Egypt's Sisi secures 3rd presidential term amid interwoven challenges. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Egypt's incumbent president, won the 2024 presidential election with 89.6 percent of the vote, securing a third term in office, according to results released Monday afternoon by Egypt's National Election Authority (NEA). Sisi has thus become the chosen leader of the most populous Arab country, which has played …
(2023-12-20). World Insights: Egypt's Sisi secures 3rd presidential term amid interwoven challenges. independent.co.ug CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Egypt's incumbent president, won the 2024 presidential election with 89.6 percent of the vote, securing a third term in office, according to results released Monday afternoon by Egypt's National Election Authority (NEA). Sisi has thus become the chosen leader of the most populous Arab country, which has played …
(2023-12-20). 'Sacrificial Lamb': US Troops in Syria and Iraq. Colonial-Style Occupation Ready to Sacrifice Their Lives for Israel in a Future Middle East Conflict. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). White Vigilante Denied Release From Jail While Appealing Murder Conviction. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-12-20). The New Forms of Socialism in the Twenty-First Century. dongshengnews.org 
The world has come a long way since the mid-nineteenth century, when scientific socialism emerged in Europe. Contrary to initial expectations, socialism did not emerge in the developed capitalist countries, but in the underdeveloped colonies and semi-colonies, such as China. Faced with challenges that could not be answered by classical theories of socialism, China had to develop its own solutions. Having attained significant achievements in modernisation, China must now reach a higher level of socialist development and surpass capitalism.
(2023-12-20). The Third Wave of Socialism. dongshengnews.org 
After the end of the Cold War, socialism suffered significant global setbacks. Despite this, a new wave of socialism has gradually emerged. Through decades of reform and opening up, China has incorporated a market economy into its socialist system. China's rise has generated tremendous interest in the country's path of development and the socialist market economy. As capitalism faces its most severe crisis in a century, there are opportunities for a new wave of socialist development.
(2023-12-20). A Tidal Wave of Truth. dissidentvoice.org 
(2023-12-20). From News Deserts to Revitalization. dissidentvoice.org In 1995, early in the development of the global internet, sociologist Michael Schudson imagined how people might process information if journalism were to suddenly disappear. An expert on the history of US news media, Schudson speculated in his book, The Power of News, that peoples' need to identify the day's most important and relevant news …
(2023-12-20). Poll Shows Most Americans Disapprove of Texas Denying Kate Cox an Abortion. truthout.org A new poll shows that the vast majority of Americans, including Republican-leaning voters, disapprove of the state of Texas's decision to deny an abortion to a woman whose fetus was unviable and who could have lost the ability to become pregnant again if she didn't obtain the procedure. Kate Cox, who was denied an abortion by the Texas state Supreme Court, had to flee the state and obtain the… |
(2023-12-20). China releases first batch of 789 important terrestrial wildlife habitats. ecns.cn China has unveiled the first batch of 789 crucial terrestrial wildlife habitats, safeguarding a remarkable 82.36 percent of the nation's protected species, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
(2023-12-20). CPC allocates 100 million yuan to quake-hit areas. ecns.cn China's main Communist Party of China personnel management and Party building body has allocated 100 million yuan ($14 million) from the Party funds to northwestern China's Gansu and Qinghai provinces to support rescue, relief and rebuilding work in quake-stricken areas.
(2023-12-20). Government departments swiftly engage in rescue efforts after quake hits Gansu. ecns.cn China's National Development and Reform Commission is allocating 250 million yuan (about $35 million) of funds to Gansu and Qinghai provinces to help restore reconstruction and public services following a 6.2 magnitude earthquake.
(2023-12-20). China, Nicaragua upgrade bilateral ties to strategic partnership. ecns.cn China and Nicaragua announced on Wednesday they agreed to upgrade bilateral relations to the strategic partnership, vowing to expand bilateral trade and bring their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) into force as soon as possible.
(2023-12-20). Archaeological discoveries in 2023. ecns.cn The recent findings have provided a preliminary understanding of the three development phases of the Liangzhu ruins starting from scattered settlements, to the construction of a water conservancy system, and eventually the erection of the Liangzhu ancient city.
(2023-12-20). World's largest luxury ro-ro passenger vessel sets sail. ecns.cn The luxury ro-ro passenger ship, Moby Legacy, with a maximum displacement of over 70,000 tonnes, one of the largest in the world, set sail on Tuesday to Italy from the city of Guangzhou in south China. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-20). Hot meals provided for people in earthquake-hit areas in Gansu. ecns.cn People in earthquake-hit areas have been provided with hot meals with meat and vegetables after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu Province at midnight Monday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-20). Flag-raising ceremony celebrates 24th anniversary of Macao's return to motherland. ecns.cn A flag-raising ceremony was held at Macao's Golden Lotus Square on Wednesday morning to mark the 24th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-20). Israel-Palestine war: Why Arab states are steering clear of anti-Houthi naval task force. middleeasteye.net 
Israel-Palestine war: Why Arab states are steering clear of anti-Houthi naval task force | Bahrain is the only regional country to join US-led operations against vessel seizures, as Saudi Arabia and UAE hedge bets amid threat of Yemeni group's reprisal | Wed, 12/20/2023 – 11: 59 | A grab from handout footage released by Yemen's Houthi Ansarullah Media Centre on 19 November 2023, reportedly show…
(2023-12-20). Security forces crack down on unregistered motorcycles, foreign number plates in Karamoja. independent.co.ug Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces in the Karamoja sub-region have escalated operations to clamp down on unregistered motorcycles as part of measures to enhance security ahead of the Christmas season. Given Karamoja's proximity to the Uganda-Kenya border, authorities perceive the region to be susceptible to security risks. The security authorities have initiated …
(2023-12-20). Feature films featured at TIFF 2023: Focus on the political. peoplesworld.org 
TORONTO — It's impossible to see all the great films at the Toronto International Film Festival in just 12 days, so I won't be able to report on some of those that have been winning awards and receiving accolades around the world. But for our progressive audience, I suggest you look up these impressive feature …
(2023-12-20). CO Supreme Court Uses Neil Gorsuch Ruling to Justify Blocking Trump From Ballot. truthout.org The Colorado state Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that former President Donald Trump should be disqualified from being able to serve in any office ever again — including the presidency, which he is seeking in the 2024 election — due to his being an insurrectionist. A lower court in the state had already determined that Trump was an insurrectionist because of his actions on January 6, 2021… |
(2023-12-20). "Facing the Beast: Courage, Faith, and Resistance in a New Dark Age". New Book by Naomi Wolf. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Food Safari in Yunnan | Zhadian Milk. ecns.cn Zhadian, a fairly ordinary town in Yunnan has shot to fame in recent years because of milk.
(2023-12-20). Israeli media: Ramming attack reported at Beit Anoun junction outside of Al-Khalil (Hebron). english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-20). Social Security Clawbacks Are Driving Some Recipients Into Homelessness. truthout.org More than a year after the federal government first cut off her disability benefits, Denise Woods drives nightly to strip malls, truck stops, and parking lots around Savannah, Georgia, looking for a safe place to sleep in her Chevy. Woods, 51, said she had rented a three-bedroom house she shared with her adult son and grandson until March 2022, when the government terminated her disability… |
(2023-12-20). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 75: Security Council postpones ceasefire vote as Hamas leader arrives in Cairo for talks. mondoweiss.net
(2023-12-20). San Francisco to prosecute Pro-Palestine demonstrators. new.thecradle.co
(2023-12-20). This CDFI Has A Plan To Boost Small Business Lending. nextcity.org
(2023-12-20). Venezuela's Foreign Minister: Canada's Interference in Essequibo Dialogue is Hostile (+UK). orinocotribune.com
(2023-12-20). LIVE: Israel Going To War w/ Lebanon & US Going To War w/ Yemen. rumble.com
(2023-12-20). News That the U.S. Regime Blocks From the Public. theduran.com
(2023-12-20). Allegations of Israeli War Crimes Grow as US Again Delays Security Council Vote. truthout.org
(2023-12-20). Rise in Forced Pregnancies Shows the Need for an Independent Movement for Abortion Rights. leftvoice.org
(2023-12-20). Facing Over 20 Years in Prison for Rescuing Animals. truthdig.com
(2023-12-20). Israel's Decision To Push Industrial Settlement WHERE?! youtube.com
(2023-12-20). Bezos Invests A Half Billion To Make Homelessness WORSE. youtu.be
(2023-12-20). Florida Excited To Begin Exploiting Children More. youtu.be
(2023-12-20). A Literal Rock Is Still Winning The Presidential Election. youtu.be
(2023-12-20). Breaking's Storied Road to the Olympics. progressive.org From the South Bronx to the Summer Olympics, this urban dance style finally gets its due.
(2023-12-20). Citing Jan. 6 coup attempt, Colorado Supreme Court removes Trump from ballot. peoplesworld.org 
DENVER—By a 4-3 vote, though all seven justices agreed on the facts of the 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection, the Colorado Supreme Court tossed Donald Trump off the state's 2024 presidential primary ballot on Tuesday. In a case brought by six state Republican voters and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), the majority invoked …
(2023-12-20). Is slavery back in Alabama? peoplesworld.org 
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Is slavery back in Alabama? Adam Obernauer, organizing director for the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union—one of five organizations, including the AFL-CIO, now suing to stop it—says "yes." And, of course, the profit motive is behind all of it: Alabama reaps $450 million annually in fees from private firms. It lets them use …
(2023-12-20). Derrick Broze Interview — Impending "Planetary Emergency" & "Permacrisis" That Will End Sovereignty. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is Derrick Broze, here to discuss the recent COP28 meeting, and the numerous agendas that are building around what we are told is the current "polycrisis", with many claiming that this will inevitably become a "permacrisis" without the declaration of a "planetary emergency" — all for your safety of course. We also
(2023-12-20). Texas' Abortion Law Maximizes Suffering. progressive.org When lawmakers and anti-abortion advocates claim to know more about health care than doctors, pregnant people pay the price, writes Ryan Dudley.
(2023-12-20). Report: Current Congress on Track to Pass Fewest Laws of Any Congress in Decades. truthout.org The current Congress has passed the least laws of any other congressional session in modern history in its first year of operation, a new analysis finds. The 118th Congress, marked so far by utter chaos in the GOP-controlled House, has only passed 20 bills that were signed into law by President Joe Biden, according to data from data analytics company Quorum and reported by Axios. By contrast… |
(2023-12-20). Brazil Seeks to Host the 2027 Women's Soccer World Cup. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, President Lula da Silva stated that he hopes the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) will allow Brazil to host the 2027 Women's World Cup, an event also sought after by the United States, Mexico, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. | RELATED: | During a cabinet meeting, Lula requested Sports Minister Andre Luiz de Carvalho to utilize his "negotiation skills" to persuade FIFA that Brazil is "better" than other b…
(2023-12-20). Venezuela, Guyana: The shocking war that wasn't. responsiblestatecraft.org 
On December 4, Venezuelan voters
(2023-12-20). Disaster teams respond to Dundee flood victims. sanews.gov.za Disaster teams respond to Dundee flood victims |
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(2023-12-20). Thousands of jobs created in tourism, clothing sectors in W Cape. sanews.gov.za Thousands of jobs created in tourism, clothing sectors in W Cape | Targeted skills programmes run by the Western Cape's Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT), in partnership with the private sector, resulted in 2 772 jobs for previously unemployed young people between April and November 2023. | The province said there has been "notable" post-pandemic growth in the tourism sector. | According to the latest data, between 2021 and 2022, 154 442 tourism jobs were created in the province, bringing the total to 214 909 jobs. | "In just three sectors in the Western Cape, we have seen the creation of n…
(2023-12-20). Umalusi mourns death of Prof Peliwe Lolwana. sanews.gov.za Umalusi mourns death of Prof Peliwe Lolwana | Umalusi and its stakeholders said they are in deep grief after the passing of Professor Peliwe Lolwana. | Lolwana was the last Chief Executive of the South African Certification Council (SAFCERT) and the first CEO of Umalusi, a position she held from 2000 until her retirement in 2008. | "She was at Umalusi on 24 November 2023 to give a memorable tribute speech at a memorial lecture and roundtable discussion organised in honour of the late Dr Fred Calitz, her SAFCERT predecessor. | "Little did we know that she had come to say goodbye to all of us. While she reached h…
(2023-12-20). City of Ekurhuleni officials arrested for alleged fuel theft. sanews.gov.za City of Ekurhuleni officials arrested for alleged fuel theft | Two City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) municipality officials have been arrested on allegations that they were stealing diesel belonging to the municipality. | According to the CoE, the two were arrested following a sting operation conducted at an agricultural holding by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department, various law enforcement agencies and private security stakeholders. | "The first suspect was arrested when he came in to off-load diesel and the rest were nabbed at the Springs Depot. Also arrested were the owner of the private bus fleet company an…
(2023-12-20). Former Lotteries Commission grant manager's pension payout interdicted. sanews.gov.za Former Lotteries Commission grant manager's pension payout interdicted | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a Special Tribunal order interdicting the R1.7 million pension payout due to former National Lotteries Commission's (NLC) Grant Manager, Marubini Ramatsekisa. | This in a long-running action taken by the SIU following an investigation into the affairs of the NLC. | The probe has resulted in, amongst others, the freezing of millions of rands in assets and the implication of board members of the commission in serious allegations of fraud and corruption at the commission. | SIU spokesperson Kaiz…
(2023-12-20). NERSA welcomes imprisonment of criminals damaging Transnet infrastructure. sanews.gov.za NERSA welcomes imprisonment of criminals damaging Transnet infrastructure | The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has welcomed the arrest and successful prosecution of criminals tampering with the Transnet pipeline to steal petrol and diesel. | In two separate matters, a thief was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for damaging essential infrastructure, while in another, two men were sentenced to 10 and 15 years, respectively, for theft of fuel. | Regulator Member Primarily Responsible for Petroleum Pipelines Regulation at NERSA, Muzi Mkhize, said: "We commend the law enforcement agencies for the…
(2023-12-20). SAA, SunExpress sign MoU. sanews.gov.za SAA, SunExpress sign MoU | South African Airways (SAA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SunExpress for four aircrafts to support the national carrier's operations in the 2024/25 financial year. | According to SAA, the MoU is an add-on to the two airlines' current six-month damp lease agreement, which includes "the lease of two Boeing 737-800s, as well as maintenance and cockpit crew". | "In addition to plans to increase the number of damp lease aircraft, SAA and SunExpress are currently exploring options for a multi-year reciprocal capacity support and further cooperation with regards to mainte…
(2023-12-20). Government refurbishes Wolwekloof Nature Reserve project to attract tourists. sanews.gov.za Government refurbishes Wolwekloof Nature Reserve project to attract tourists | Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille has handed over the multimillion rand refurbished Wolwekloof Nature Reserve Project in the Witzenberg Municipality to CapeNature in the Western Cape. | The multimillion rand infrastructure maintenance project was funded by the Department of Tourism with the intension to stimulate demand by investing in tourist attractions to build and diversify the country's tourism offerings. | "Tourism is a key sector in our economy, injecting billions into the economy each year and providing much needed jobs f…
(2023-12-20). Minister calls on road users to adhere to rules of the road. sanews.gov.za Minister calls on road users to adhere to rules of the road | Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has called on all road users to obey the rules of the road and for motorists to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before embarking on a trip and avoid driving under the influence of alcohol. | "Please behave on the roads. In terms of our statistics, pedestrians are the most affected by road crashes, followed by victims of hit and run incidents, followed by cars that are overtaking on the road and head-on collisions," the Minister said on Wednesday. | Leading the Festive Season Road Safety Awareness Campaign on t…
(2023-12-20). NBN analysis shows Australia's broadband infrastructure advancing. independentaustralia.net 
(2023-12-20). Section 144 imposed in Manipur's Churachandpur district following fresh violence. muslimmirror.com Churachandpur : The Manipur government has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC for two months in Churachandpur district following fresh violence, according to an official order. Various parts of the northeastern state have been rocked by ethnic strife since May this year. Incidents of sporadic violence were reported from several places in …
(2023-12-20). Union minister Giriraj Singh urges Hindus to embrace 'Jhatka' meat, calls for Halal ban. muslimmirror.com In Begusarai, Union Rural Development Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Giriraj Singh called upon Hindus to exclusively consume 'jhatka' meat instead of halal meat. Singh 'praised' the commitment of Muslims to consuming only halal meat and urged Hindus to demonstrate a similar dedication to their religious traditions. He emphasized the Hindu way …
(2023-12-20). ONU denuncia que Israel utiliza el hambre como arma de guerra. telesurtv.net Una organización de derechos humanos con sede en Ginebra había denuciado el martes que el 71 por ciento de la población en la Franja de Gaza sufre hambre extrema.
(2023-12-20). Reportan nuevo corte de Internet y comunicaciones en Gaza. telesurtv.net Autoridades palestinas comunicaron que las fuerzas israelíes destruyeron los generadores de la división de Khan Younis.
(2023-12-20). Liga àÅrabe afirma que ofensiva israelí en Gaza es un genocidio. telesurtv.net El secretario general del organismo señaló que la única solución al conflicto palestino-israelí es "que los palestinos se gobiernen a sí mismos y tengan soberanía sobre su territorio".
(2023-12-20). ONU aplaza votación sobre cese al fuego en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net El documento que exige el alto inmediato de la agresión de Israel sobre Palestina fue redactado por Emiratos Árabes Unidos (EAU)…
(2023-12-20). Unicef alerta sobre escasez de agua necesaria para niños en Gaza. telesurtv.net Las normas humanitarias sostienen que el agua necesaria para los niños hacer todas sus necesidades es de 15 litros.
(2023-12-20). ONU: más del 90 % de la población ha sido desplazada en Gaza. telesurtv.net La agencia refirió que más del 60 por ciento de la infraestructura en Gaza ha sido destruida o dañada.
(2023-12-20). Una Ofrenda Por la Paz. worldbeyondwar.org 
Por Juan Pablo Lazo, World BEYOND War, December 20, 2023 | La escuela de cuidadores de vida, que se nutre e inspira de las enseñanzas originarias Koguis de la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, organiza un encuentro al que ha invitado a líderes de con un camino de Paz de toda América. Entre ellos, ha pedido a Juan Pablo Lazo coordinador de World Beyond War de la bioregión del Aconcagua para que facilite el momento participativo. | Se invita a la comunidad hispanoparlante a sumarse a cocrear en la comprensión que la acvtividad tendrá un momento de grupos pequeños donde todos tendrán oportunidad de expresar…
(2023-12-20). Mueren cuatro personas tras incendio en tren de Bangladés. telesurtv.net El subdirector adjunto de Bomberos de Bangladés, Shahjahan Sikder subrayó que los sospechosos prendieron fuego a tres vagones de un tren en la estación de Tejgaon.
(2023-12-20). Liberan a excónsul del Reino Unido secuestrado en Ecuador. telesurtv.net La ministra de Gobierno, Mónica Palencia, confirmó la liberación y expresó que "gracias al trabajo de la policía Ecuador y de sus unidades se logró el rescate".
(2023-12-20). Parlamento francés adopta severa ley migratoria. telesurtv.net El texto incluye una distinción entre extranjeros que no sean ciudadanos de la Unión Europea en función de si están o no "en situación de empleo".
(2023-12-20). Condenan a expresidente surinamés Desiré Bouterse por masacre. telesurtv.net Exlíder del ejército, Desi Bouterse siempre ha negado su participación y dijo que el proceso tenía motivaciones políticas.
(2023-12-20). Exvicepresidente ecuatoriano Jorge Glas pedirá asilo a México. telesurtv.net La defensa de Glas señaló que el asilo se pedirá de conformidad con la Convención de Asilo Diplomático de Caracas.
(2023-12-20). Restrictivo pacto migratorio de la UE crea controversia. telesurtv.net El presidente del Gobierno español, Pedro Sánchez, dijo que este pacto "va a permitir conducir de forma más humana y coordinada flujos migratorios".
(2023-12-20). Asciende a 131 cifra de muertos por terremoto en el norte de China. telesurtv.net Los equipos de mitigación de desastres trabajan en atender a los heridos y reubicar a las personas que perdieron sus casas.
(2023-12-20). øQué consecuencias dejó la invasión de EE.UU. a Panamá en 1989. telesurtv.net Las consecuencias de la invasión estadounidense a Panamá se han intentado contabilizar, pero la dimensión de los hechos hacen que esta tarea sea difícil.
(2023-12-20). Diez fallecidos y miles de desplazados en India por lluvias. telesurtv.net El ministro jefe de Tamil Nadu, Shiv Das Meena, informó que además de los diez fallecidos, cerca de 12.600 personas tuvieron que huir a sitios seguros.
(2023-12-20). Nuevo emir de Kuwait acepta dimisión de Gobierno. telesurtv.net El emir llamó que los miembros del gabinete continúen atendiendo las cuestiones más urgentes hasta el nuevo Gobierno.
(2023-12-20). Rebeldes hutíes en Yemen advierten que seguirán ataques en mar Rojo. telesurtv.net El mar Rojo es una de las rutas marítimas más utilizadas en el mundo para el transporte de petróleo y combustible.
(2023-12-20). Cancilleres de Irán y Siria conversan sobre situación en Palestina. telesurtv.net Resaltaron el rechazo a los ataques contra el personal médico, escuelas y civiles lo que es una violación a las normas del derecho humanitario.
(2023-12-20). Buenos Aires no impondrá plan antipiquetes del Gobierno federal. telesurtv.net El plan federal impulsado por la actual ministra de Seguridad, Patricia Bullrich, comprende un nuevo protocolo para amedrantar los cortes de la vía pública ya que este contempla sanciones severas.
(2023-12-20). Rusia derriba un helicóptero y ocasiona grandes bajas a Kiev. telesurtv.net El Ministro de Defensa Serguéi Shoigú señaló que "Ucrania ha llevado a cabo nueve oleadas de movilización" y actualmente "la décima (oleada) está en curso".
(2023-12-20). Colocan 25 provincias en alerta por lluvias en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net El COE confirmó que las lluvias se prolongarán entre 24 y 36 horas más, y serán fuertes en la capital del país durante la noche.
(2023-12-20). Disminuye erupción de volcán en Islandia. telesurtv.net La OMI señaló que las imágenes captadas indican que solamente "hay dos cráteres en erupción".
(2023-12-20). Comercio entre Rusia e India supera 54 millones de dólares en 10 meses. telesurtv.net El embajador ruso, Denís Alípov, puntualizó que en 2023 aumentó el número de misiones empresariales y eventos de industrias entre ambos países.
(2023-12-20). Incendio afecta 500 hectáreas en Curacaví y Padre Hurtado, Chile. telesurtv.net Conaf indica que se ha dispersado humo desde el incendio hacia el casco urbano de la Región Metropolitana.
(2023-12-20). Presidente francés niega que ley de migración sea de ultraderecha. telesurtv.net Para Macron, la ley es "una derrota" para la ultraderecha francesa.
(2023-12-20). Movimientos sociales rechazaron la reforma tributaria en Ecuador. telesurtv.net La reforma plantea una amnistía tributaria o perdón de intereses para los contribuyentes morosos, a cambio de que paguen el capital de sus obligaciones.
(2023-12-20). OMS clasifica cepa JN.1 como variante de interés de la Covid-19. telesurtv.net La OMS manifestó que en estos momentos es bajo el riesgo que representa JN.1 para la salud pública mundial.
(2023-12-20). Rusia y China revisan relaciones comerciales. telesurtv.net El ministro ruso manifestó durante el encuentro de primer nivel que ambas naciones en el 2023 superaron difíciles retos.
(2023-12-20). Nicaragua y China elevan relaciones a asociación estratégica. telesurtv.net Xi Jinping reconoció que bajo la presidencia de Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua ha conquistado éxitos en defender la independencia, desarrollar la economía y mejorar el bienestar del pueblo.
(2023-12-20). Ejército de ocupación israelí profundiza su escalada en Gaza. telesurtv.net Violentos bombardeos israelíes se registraron en las inmediaciones del hospital kuwaití, en Rafah, en el sur de la Franja de Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Gobierno venezolano anuncia liberación de diplomático Alex Saab. telesurtv.net Ya se encuentra en Venezuela. Su extradición a EE.UU. fue denunciada como un secuestro, con la complicidad de las entonces autoridades de Cabo Verde.
(2023-12-20). Presidente venezolano recibe al diplomático Alex Saab tras su liberación. telesurtv.net El Gobierno venezolano confirmó la liberación del diplomático Alex Saab mediante un comunicado.
(2023-12-20). Condenan a prisión a exsenador haitiano por magnicidio de MoàØse. telesurtv.net Después de su extradición desde Jamaica en mayo de 2022, Joel John se declaró culpable de tres cargos en el proceso inicial por el magnicidio de Moïse.
(2023-12-20). Ejército israelí atacó con artillería posiciones del sur del Líbano. telesurtv.net La frontera israelí-libanesa vive su mayor pico de tensión desde el asedio sionista contra el sur de Líbano en 2006.
(2023-12-20). Rusia acusa a fuerzas externas de avivar conflicto en Gaza. telesurtv.net "Nuestros intentos de aprobar una resolución en el Consejo de Seguridad fueron rechazados por EE.UU.", señaló Lavrov.
(2023-12-20). La Corte Suprema de Colorado retira a Trump de la boleta electoral. peoplesworld.org 
DENVER—Aunque los siete jueces estuvieron de acuerdo sobre los hechos de la insurrección del Capitolio de Estados Unidos en 2021, por una votación de 4 a 3, la Corte Suprema de Colorado expulsó a Donald Trump de la boleta primaria presidencial de 2024 del estado el martes. En un caso presentado por votantes republicanos de …
(2023-12-20). Aumenta a 127 la cifra de muertos por sismo en Gansu, China. telesurtv.net El sismo ocurrió a las 23H59 (hora local) del lunes a una profundidad focal de 10 kilómetros.
(2023-12-20). Continúan acciones de búsqueda y rescate tras terremoto en China. telesurtv.net Las acciones de búsqueda y rescate afrontan una ola de frío con temperaturas de hasta 14 grados bajo cero.
(2023-12-20). Mueren al menos 50 palestinos por ataques del Ejército israelí en Al-Rimal, Gaza. telesurtv.net Los rescatistas hallaron unos 12 heridos entre los escombros de las torres, y se mantiene la búsqueda de 50 desaparecidos.
(2023-12-20). US Races to Provoke Conflict Over Taiwan Before China's Irreversible Military and Economic Rise. thealtworld.com — The US is provoking China over the island province of Taiwan by placing troops on the island, arming the administration in Taipei, and increasingly encouraging separatism; | — The US officially recognizes China's sovereignty over Taiwan through its "One China" policy, yet unofficially undermines its at every juncture; | — Upcoming elections in Taiwan are subject to US political interference, which is extensive and undermines claims of Taiwan's "political independence;" | — Taiwan's economy depends heavily on the rest of China for continued prosperity and future opportunities the US is incapa…
(2023-12-20). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net A más de 70 días de los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza y Cisjordania, las autoridades palestinas han registrado más de 19.000 personas asesinadas…
(2023-12-20). Asedio israelí contra Gaza y Cisjordania deja 19.902 palestinos asesinados. telesurtv.net Desde el 7 de octubre pasado el ente sionista mató a 19.600 habitantes de la Franja de Gaza y quitó la vida a 302 civiles en Cisjordania ocupada.
(2023-12-20). Líder de Hamás viajará a Egipto para solicitar el alto al fuego. telesurtv.net El líder político buscará pactar el alto al fuego en la Franja de Gaza y lograr el intercambio e prisioneros con Israel.
(2023-12-20). Parlamento cubano se solidariza con Palestina ante escalada. telesurtv.net En ese sentido, plantean la condena al "asesinato de miles de palestinos en la Franja de Gaza, de los cuales más del 70 por ciento son niños y mujeres".
(2023-12-20). Asedio israelí contra Gaza y Cisjordania deja casi 20.000 asesinados. telesurtv.net Desde el 7 de octubre pasado el ente sionista mató a 19.667 habitantes de la Franja de Gaza y quitó la vida a 302 civiles en Cisjordania ocupada.
(2023-12-20). Resistencia palestina exige a Israel fin de agresión a Gaza. telesurtv.net Representantes de Hamás y la Yihad Islámica viajan a Egipto con tres condiciones: el fin de la agresión sionista, la retirada de la ocupación israelí de Gaza y la reconstrucción.
(2023-12-20). Celebran liberación del diplomático venezolano Alex Saab. telesurtv.net El Gobierno venezolano destacó la victoria de la verdad y la dignidad del país suramericano, a propósito de la liberación del diplomático Alex Saab.
(2023-12-20). Comprendiendo el loco atractivo de Javier Milei. youtube.com 
El renombrado sociólogo y crítico antiimperialista argentino Atilio Boron se une a Oscar León de The Grayzone para discutir la victoria del ex entrenador de sexo tántrico y fundamentalista económico libertario emocionalmente desquiciado Javier Milei como presidente del país. Boron explica por qué los desesperados sectores populares de Argentina cayeron en la trampa de Milei …
(2023-12-20). Abaten a nueve narcotraficantes en operativo antidrogas en Paraguay. telesurtv.net El asalto forma parte del Operativo Ignis promovido por agencias antidrogas y de seguridad brasileñas y paraguayas en el departamento de Canindeyú.
(2023-12-20). Pdvsa y Refinería di Kà≤rsou reactivan relaciones comerciales. telesurtv.net Firman convenio para restablecer las operaciones comerciales y financieras entre ambas empresas petroleras estatales.
(2023-12-20). Realizan marcha contra medidas de ajuste económico en Argentina. telesurtv.net En la marcha estuvieron presentes al menos 100 organizaciones sociales, políticas, sindicales, estudiantiles y de derechos humanos (DD.HH.).
(2023-12-20). Vuelven a posponer votación en ONU sobre alto al fuego en Gaza. telesurtv.net Quedó pospuesta por tercera jornada consecutiva la votación de la resolución propuesta por Emiratos Árabes Unidos.
(2023-12-20). Fuerzas paramilitares sudanesas avanzan hacia la capital. telesurtv.net Las RSF afirmaron haber tomado el control, entre otras cosas, de "la primera división de infantería del ejército en Wad Madani".
(2023-12-20). México impugnará ley antinmigrante de Texas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net "Vamos a estar siempre en contra de estas medidas. Vamos a estar defendiendo a los migrantes", afirmó López Obrador.
(2023-12-20). Fuerte sismo de magnitud 6 remeció Arequipa, Perú. telesurtv.net Este es el segundo terremoto sentido en el país este miércoles, luego del temblor de magnitud 4.5 sentido esta madrugada en la región Apurímac…
(2023-12-20). Inician con retraso elecciones presidenciales en Congo-Kinshasa. telesurtv.net El horario de atención previsto para la oficina era de 6H00 local (UTC) a 17H00 local. Pero dados los retrasos en la puesta en marcha, la votación probablemente se cerrará mucho más tarde.
(2023-12-20). Gobierno argentino impulsa campaña para desalentar protestas. telesurtv.net La jornada de movilización en Argentina en conmemoración de las manifestaciones del 20 de diciembre de 2001 comenzó con requisas policiales de autobuses urbanos.
(2023-12-20). Mantienen prisión preventiva a militares por caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net En medio de la audiencia de revisión de medida cautelar, la defensa de los militares solicitó no decretar la prisión preventiva sino someterla a examen.
(2023-12-20). Marcharán en Argentina contra plan de ajustes del presidente Milei. telesurtv.net Esta será la primera gran movilización contra el plan económico de Javier Milei, la cual coincide con el aniversario del estallido social de diciembre de 2001.
(2023-12-20). Tribunal de Colorado descalifica a Trump para presidenciales de 2024. telesurtv.net La decisión judicial contra el expresidente Donad Trump quedó en suspenso hasta el 4 de enero, para permitir posibles apelaciones.
(2023-12-20). Médicos británicos inician huelga por mejoras salariales. telesurtv.net A las 07H00 (hora local) los jóvenes galenos, miembros de la Asociación Médica Británica, iniciaron el paro de 72 horas.
(2023-12-20). Reactivan estado de Guerrero, México, tras paso de huracán Otis. telesurtv.net Se han recolectado 700.420 toneladas de basura, informaron las autoridades mexicanas.
(2023-12-20). Envían mensajes de solidaridad a China tras sismo. telesurtv.net "Rusia comparte el dolor de quienes perdieron a sus seres queridos como resultado de este desastre", refirió Vladímir Putin.
2023-12-20: News Headlines
(2023-12-20). 71% of Gazans are suffering from extreme hunger. peoplesdispatch.org According to a The figure was obtained from an analytical study done by Euro-Med Monitor, among a sample of 1,200 people in Gaza…
(2023-12-20). Israel forces closure of Gaza hospitals, kills dozens at al-Shifa. electronicintifada.net Famine and disease may soon outpace the death toll of 19,700 from bombing.
(2023-12-20). Nightmares all day long. electronicintifada.net Israel can kill us swiftly or slowly.
(2023-12-20). The Atrocities In Gaza Are The Perfect Embodiment Of 'Western Values'. caitlinjohnstone.com.au When Israeli president Isaac Herzog
(2023-12-20). 80+ Groups Descend on DC Demanding Gaza Cease-Fire, Migrant Rights. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-20). Polls show mass opposition to Biden's support for Israel's genocide in Gaza among US workers and youth. wsws.org The mass opposition to Israel's actions is of immense objective significance. The decisive task is to imbue this movement with an understanding of the political, theoretical and historical issues underlying the genocide.
(2023-12-20). U.S.-Israelis collude in genocide. workers.org The Joe Biden administration has been making a desperate effort to deny the U.S. government's responsibility for the Israeli genocide against the people of Gaza. So far, this effort has failed, and with obvious reason: Washington arms Tel Aviv. Philadelphia, December 2023. (Photo: Joe Piette) We should appreciate that the . . . |
(2023-12-20). Israel should 'level Gaza and make it look like Auschwitz', says official. mronline.org David Azoulay, head of northern Israeli town, calls for besieged enclave to become a museum that 'should resemble' the extermination camp in Poland.
(2023-12-20). Brutal police operation against anti-genocide protest at Berlin's Free University. wsws.org The ruling class in Germany is taking increasingly brutal action against the enormous opposition to Israel's genocide against the Palestinians.
(2023-12-20). The genocide in Gaza is politically radicalizing an entire generation of workers and youth. wsws.org The mass opposition to Israel's actions is of immense objective significance. The decisive task is to imbue this movement with an understanding of the political, theoretical and historical issues underlying the genocide.
(2023-12-20). Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks in Gaza, West Bank nears 20,000. independent.co.ug GAZA | Xinhua | The death toll of Palestinians from Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip has risen to 19,667, and 52,586 others were wounded since Oct. 7, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Palestinian deaths and injuries from Israeli raids in the West Bank climbed to 301 and 3,365, respectively, according to …
(2023-12-20). Despite Biden's Claims, Gaza Health Ministry Death Toll Is Accurate. popularresistance.org The death toll of Israel's war on Gaza reported by the Palestinian health ministry is accurate, according to two peer-reviewed studies by scientific experts published in top medical journal The Lancet. | As of December 18, Israel had killed 19,453 Palestinians in Gaza, the ministry reported. Two-thirds of the deaths were children (7,729) and women (5,153). | United Nations bodies, human rights organizations, and major media outlets have often used these statistics, because they have a history of being accurate. | "International organizations including the United Nations usually rely on these same figures as they…
(2023-12-20). Despite Biden's claims, Gaza health ministry death toll is accurate, say peer-reviewed scientific studies. geopoliticaleconomy.substack.com Subscribe now The death toll of Israel's war on Gaza reported by the Palestinian health ministry is accurate, according to two peer-reviewed studies by scientific experts published in leading medical journal The Lancet. As of December 18, Israel had killed 19,453 Palestinians in Gaza, the ministry reported. Two-thirds of the deaths were children (7,729) and …
(2023-12-20). Birds No Longer Grace Gaza's Sky. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). UNSC vote on Gaza resolution again delayed. muslimmirror.com United Nations : A UN Security Council (UNSC) vote on a draft resolution for additional humanitarian aid into Gaza has been delayed again until Wednesday in an effort to to allow negotiations to continue, media reports said. According to the BBC, the new time is Wednesday at around 4 p.m. GMT (9.30‚ÄØp.m. IST) after the …
(2023-12-20). Gaza Genocide: Hezbollah Confronting and "Inflicting Serious Damage" on Israel. "Expect Escalation…" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). President Maduro: There Must Be Justice for Palestinian People. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, stressed that the Palestinian people deserve justice. He labeled as "monstrous" the massacre suffered by Palestinians at the hands of the Israeli occupation in Gaza and denounced it as "an uncontrolled genocide." | "Humanity has to always remember who the criminals were, what crimes they committed, and sooner rather than later there must be justice," he stated on Monday, December 18, during the 30th episode of his TV program Con Maduro+. | President Maduro added that more than 7,000 children have been victims of the Israeli bombardment throughout the Gaza Strip. "This i…
(2023-12-20). Australian protests against Gaza genocide: "Everyone is waking up," that's why governments are cracking down. wsws.org "Why do you think they're trying to silence the universities? Trying to stop chants like 'Free Palestine' and 'From the River to the Sea?' Because they can see people turning against them."
(2023-12-20). Blood Money: The Top Ten Politicians Taking The Most Israel Lobby Cash. popularresistance.org As the Israeli attack on Gaza, Lebanon and Syria intensifies, the U.S. public watch on aghast. A new poll finds that Americans support a permanent ceasefire by a more than 2: 1 ratio (including the vast majority of Democrats and a plurality of Republicans). | And yet, despite this, only 4% of elected members of the House support even a temporary ceasefire, and the United States continues to veto U.N. resolutions working towards ending the violence. Walter Hixson, a historian concentrating on U.S. foreign relations, told MintPress News: | Unfettered support for Israel and the lobby consistently puts the United Stat…
(2023-12-20). "We are fighting for our existence" electronicintifada.net Independent workers in Gaza lose their livelihoods.
(2023-12-20). US Press Freedom Tracker: Reporters Criminalized For 'Routine Journalism' In 2023. thedissenter.org Support independent journalism on press freedom, whistleblowers, and government secrecy. In 2023, the United States government armed the Israeli military in an assault and siege on Gaza that has killed over 75 journalists. It has repeatedly been confirmed that military forces targeted journalists—and their families—to eliminate them and their coverage of the war. | Despite increased calls from the Australian government and other world leaders to drop the charges against WikiLeaks…
(2023-12-20). From The River To The (Red) Sea: The US Is Forming A New Naval Task Force. popularresistance.org Instead of pressuring Israel to stop its brutal assault on the Gaza Strip, the Biden administration is now mobilizing Arab and western fleets – and perhaps an Israeli one as well – to safeguard Tel Aviv's economic, political, and military interests. | Amid heightened naval operations carried out against Israel-bound vessels by Yemen's Ansarallah-aligned armed forces, this US mobilization is taking place under the guise of upholding freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab. | Officially, Washington claims it is doing its utmost to prevent Israel's war from expanding into a regional confrontation, and…
(2023-12-20). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 74: Hamas Tells Israel It 'Arrived Too Late'. popularresistance.org The atrocities Israel committed in the Gaza Strip may need a UN special tribunal, said Martin Griffiths, the UN's under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs. | Griffiths told The Financial Times in an interview that he has dealt with conflicts and natural disasters in Libya, Afghanistan, Syria, and Sudan, and yet the situation in Gaza, where 136 UN workers have been killed in Israeli bombardment, is by far the worst. | "None of the normal, sound foundations you see across the world for humanitarian operations in places like Syria and Afghanistan exist for us in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Headlines for December 20, 2023. democracynow.org Openings for New Truce as Deadly Israeli Attacks Continue to Target Civilians in Jabaliya, Rafah, U.N. Security Council Again Delays Gaza Resolution Vote as U.S. Stalls over Language, Lloyd Austin Announces Coalition to Combat Houthi Red Sea Attacks, Police Arrest High-Profile Activists as Multifaith Groups from Across the U.S. Protest at Capitol, Colorado Supreme Court Bars Trump from Appearing on Presidential Primary Ballot, Senate Confirms Final Pentagon Nominees as Tuberville Blockade Ends, U.N. Says Russian Forces Have Committed War Crimes in Ukraine, Incl. 142 Civilian Executions, Sudan's Paramilitary…
(2023-12-20). Jesus, Gaza, and the Murder of "Useless People". "Christmas is about the Birth of a Boy. A Man who Sided with the Outcasts, the Poor, the Forsaken and the Peacemakers" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). War in Gaza: Can You Hear That Fading Cry: "Here, Here; I'm Here"? globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). China urges U.S. to play due role for truce in Gaza. ecns.cn Beijing said on Tuesday that it hopes Washington will listen to the growing international calls to end hostilities between Palestine and Israel, and refrain from unilaterally obstructing the United Nations Security Council from passing relevant resolutions.
(2023-12-20). World faces days of "moral decay" as Israel bulldozes hospital grounds, detains more doctors. mronline.org Israel carries out unprecedented attacks against health workers and infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, bulldozing hospital grounds and detaining doctors.
(2023-12-20). If Jesus Was Born Today, Would He Be Under Rubble? scheerpost.com
(2023-12-20). War on Gaza: Israeli journalist says army should have killed 100,000 Palestinians. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Israeli journalist says army should have killed 100,000 Palestinians | Zvi Yehezkeli, Channel 13's Arab affairs correspondent, said Israel should have pushed a more 'fatal' assault after 7 October | Wed, 12/20/2023 – 12: 11 | "> | Israeli journalist, Zvi Yehezkeli, Channel 13's Arab affairs correspondent, says the Israeli army should've killed 100,000 Palestinians early on in the w…
(2023-12-20). 'Little Gaza' in Jenin refugee camp: the resistance fights for survival. mondoweiss.net The Israeli army has launched a fierce assault on havens of armed resistance in the West Bank ever since October 7. Its recent campaign against Jenin refugee camp mirrors the Israeli strategy in Gaza — a war against the resistance and the people.
(2023-12-20). UNICEF Warns "Many More Children Will Die" in Gaza Without Safe Water. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-20). Haniyeh Meets Amir Abdollahian: Resistance Maintains High Morale after 75 Days of Fighting. english.almanar.com.lb Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh met with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian in the Qatari capital of Doha to discuss developments of the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza. The resistance is still steadfast and strong in the battlefield as it inflicted heavy losses upon the Zionist entity even after 75 days of Zionist aggression and …
(2023-12-20). Israeli occupation army announces death of another soldier today, from the Givati Brigade, taking number of troops killed in Gaza ground battles to 134. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-20). 75 Days of Brutal Aggression Against Gaza: Rising Death Toll and Humanitarian Crisis. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli aggression against the people of Gaza has continued for 75 consecutive days, leaving devastation in its wake. As the death toll soared to 100 within hours, the total number of martyrs and missing persons since the start of the aggression on October 7 has reached a staggering 27,000. Day 75 | It's …
(2023-12-20). Al-Quds Brigades: We targeted two Israeli military vehicles with Tandom shells in Al-Mughraqa area, central Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-20). Islamic Resistance Targets Israeli Occupation Sites on Lebanon Border. english.almanar.com.lb In support of the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza against the Zionist aggression ongoing for 75 consecutive days, Hezbollah continued on Wednesday striking the Israeli occupation sites near Lebanon border. Hezbollah military media issued consecutive statements to explain the details and outcomes of the attacks. The first statement indicated that the fighters of the …
(2023-12-20). Sayyed Houthi Confirms Continuing Gaza Support, Warns US against Aggression on Yemen. english.almanar.com.lb Head of Yemen's Ansarullah Movement, Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badreddin Al-Houthi, affirmed on Wednesday that the Yemeni Armed Forces will continue acting in support of the Palestinian people and resistance in face of the Zionist aggression on Gaza. Sayyed Al-Houthi, on the other hand, warned the US administration of any escalation against Yemen, stressing that, in such …
(2023-12-20). Israeli airstrikes kill dozens across Gaza. new.thecradle.co
(2023-12-20). Pope Condemns Israeli Killings of Palestinian Christians; Relative of 84-Year-Old Victim Mourns Her Death. democracynow.org As international outrage grows over Israeli attacks on churches in Gaza, we speak with Philip Farah, co-founder of the Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace. Israeli snipers shot dead an elderly woman and her adult daughter at the Holy Family Parish, a Catholic church, on Sunday. Pope Francis denounced the killings as "terrorism." Farah's elderly relative Elham Farah, a beloved music teacher and member of one of the oldest Christian families in Gaza, was killed by an Israeli sniper in November while sheltering outside the church. Israeli soldiers have also attacked Palestinian Christians else…
(2023-12-20). "This Is a Colonial War": Historian Rashid Khalidi on Israel, Gaza & the Future of Palestine. democracynow.org Historian Rashid Khalidi discusses the pending United Nations Security Council vote on suspending fighting in Gaza to allow the entry of humanitarian aid, and the future of Palestine. The Biden administration reportedly delayed the U.N. vote and pushed other countries to water down the language. This comes as Israel and Hamas leaders have signaled they are open to another truce and hostage exchange. Israel's relentless assault on Gaza has now killed nearly 20,000 Palestinians and displaced over 90% of the Gaza Strip's 2.3 million people. "The situation in Gaza is unspeakable," says Khalidi…
(2023-12-20). If Jesus Was Born Today, Would He Be Under Rubble? scheerpost.com Destroyed buildings in Gaza via Wikimedia Commons By Michel Moushabeck / Truthout As our hopes for an extended ceasefire are dashed and Israel's war on Gaza is now in its third month, the dire conditions that Palestinians are living under — hunger, lack of drinking water, infectious diseases, displacement, and fear of dying from the nonstop …
(2023-12-20). Peace and Justice Project adds another concert to its Music for a Ceasefire campaign. thecanary.co The Jeremy Corbyn-founded Peace and Justice Project has announced another concert as part of its "Music for a Ceasefire" action — calling for an end to Israel's bombardment of Palestine. Peace and Justice Project: using music to make change As of 9am on Wednesday 20 December, Israel had killed 19,667 people in Gaza — the …
(2023-12-20). Palestinians' Superior Right to Self-defence is Ignored, as Usual. dissidentvoice.org The UK's leaders are tying themselves in knots in their desperate attempt to defend the indefensible. In a debate on Israel and Palestine in Parliament last week, Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Affairs Leo Docherty got up and said: There is no scenario in which Hamas can be allowed to control Gaza …
(2023-12-20). Gas, Gaza, and Western imperialism. mondoweiss.net Control of Mediterranean gas fields is not the reason for the current attack on Gaza, but the theft of Palestine's natural resources has long been a goal of the Zionist settler-colonial project and its Western sponsors.
(2023-12-20). 12 Essential Facts for Understanding the Current Israel-Gaza Violence. israelpalestinenews.org Crucial information for understanding today's news on Israel-Palestine…
(2023-12-20). Montgomery County, Maryland public schools remove teachers expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments. wsws.org The Maryland county outside Washington D.C. has placed multiple teachers on administrative leave over their social media posts criticizing the Israeli government and expressing sympathy for Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Israel's slaughter of president of the Islamic University of Gaza triggers international protest. wsws.org Professor Sofyan Taya was a UNESCO Chair for Physical and Astrophysical Sciences. According to a 2021 report by Stanford University, he was among the top 2 percent of researchers in optics globally.
(2023-12-20). Hundreds call for ceasefire in Gaza at Irvine, California protest. wsws.org Over 500 people carried out a boisterous demonstration in defense of the Palestinian people on Sunday in Irvine, California.
(2023-12-20). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 75: Security Council postpones ceasefire vote as Hamas leader arrives in Cairo for talks. mondoweiss.net Israel cut off internet communication disrupting work of aid groups and hospitals as UNICEF says thousands of children in Gaza remain at risk due to lack of food and water.
(2023-12-20). CNN anchor lies repeatedly about Israeli deaths of 7 October. electronicintifada.net
(2023-12-20). Israel's Attempt to Crush Armed Resistance in the West Bank Is Backfiring. truthout.org As soon as the sun begins to fade in Jenin refugee camp, Zuhour al-Sa'di clutches her three children along with their bags and schoolbooks, leaving the camp. Her situation mirrors that of many residents escaping the recurring nightly invasions carried out by the Israeli military on Jenin. Lately, no night passes peacefully in the city and its refugee camp. Incursions by Israeli special forces in… |
(2023-12-20). Hezbollah fighters strike the Israeli occupation site of Al-Abbad, inflicting confirmed casualties: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-20). Hezbollah fighters fire Burkan missiles at the Israeli occupation site of Al-Raheb, inflicting confirmed casualties: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-20). North Korea conducts ICBM test launch amid increasing US-led provocations. wsws.org The greatest destabilizing force in the Indo-Pacific region is US imperialism, which is seeking to maintain its political and economic hegemony through any means, including nuclear war.
(2023-12-20). Europe's military drift and the attack on social services. workers.org By Manuel Raposo Lisbon, Portugal Raposo is a Marxist analyst and editor of the Portuguese web periodical found at jornalmudardevida.net, where this article was published on Dec. 16, 2023. Translation: John Catalinotto. Demonstration in Lisbon, February 2023. For a fair life, not a penny more for NATO. Judging by recent . . . |
(2023-12-20). Georgia at the crossroads: EU process and NATO or the "3+3" format? uwidata.com The South Caucasus is expecting with important developments in terms of regional peace and stability. It is not possible for such an environment of peace and stability to exist without Georgia. We talked with Shota Apkhaidze, Georgian political scientist and expert at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, about Georgia's new …
(2023-12-20). Lessons From One Unequal Society To Another. popularresistance.org This past Sunday, Chileans voted once again on a new constitution, opting to reject — for the second time in two years — an attempt at constitutional revision. Rejecting a highly conservative text, voters chose to keep the dictatorship-era constitution for the time being. A political saga that began amid immense hope has now devolved into a dismal disarray that's left countless Chileans tired and frustrated. | Here in the United States, we face an equally bleak political outlook. According to a recent Pew Research Center report, 25 percent of U.S. adults feel that neither of the nation's two major par…
(2023-12-20). Ukraine weapons fund will run out on December 30, Pentagon claims. infobrics.org Kiev will hold out for 'a couple of months' without financial support from the West — IMF.
(2023-12-20). UK about to escalate naval tensions in Black Sea. infobrics.org According to a recent report, London plans to improve Ukrainian Navy's capabilities in the Black Sea, creating high tensions with Russia.
(2023-12-20). Egypt Joins China's ILRS Moon Base Initiative. infobrics.org Egypt and China signed a series of space agreements including cooperation on the China-led International Lunar Research Station…
(2023-12-20). BRICS Pivotal to Strengthen Multilateral Diplomatic Relations, Ensure Mutual Benefits. infobrics.org Ethiopia's accession to BRICS is pivotal for the development of multilateral diplomatic relations and ensuring mutual benefit, senior researcher the Institute of Foreign Affairs, Tesfaye Boyesa said…
(2023-12-20). Cabinet Greenlights PetroSA Partnership with Gazprombank to Restart WC Refinery. infobrics.org Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has defended the move, saying it would lower the price of fuel and was based on South Africa's partnership with BRICS nations to increase trade and investment between them…
(2023-12-20). Latest China-EU summit exposes Brussels' complete lack of sovereignty. infobrics.org Xi Jinping's and Li Qiang's attempts to nudge the talks more toward economic topics were ignored by von der Leyen and Michel. Virtually every Chinese offer of cooperation was not only rejected, but was also met with completely unreasonable demands that had nothing to do with economic relations. Political considerations were the only thing the EU was interested in.
(2023-12-20). Eugene Puryear on Sudan, 5 years since the December revolution. peoplesdispatch.org Five years after Sudan's December revolution, the country is facing a devastating humanitarian crisis. A raging civil war has left hundreds of thousands displaced, facing hunger and poverty.
(2023-12-20). Serbian Progressive Party retains the majority in the general elections. peoplesdispatch.org The elections have been regarded as a referendum on the popularity of the Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic who is the leader of the incumbent Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) led coalition.
(2023-12-20). TikTok Millennials Report Deteriorating Job Market: I Did Exactly What I Was Told To Do To Be Successful And I'm Just Stuck. moguldom.com TikTok has become a space where individuals, particularly millennials and Gen Zers, can share their daily experiences and concerns. Lately, a growing number of young TikTok users are using the platform to vent their frustrations about the challenging job market in the U.S. in 2023. Alison Johnson, a fitness influencer on TikTok, recently went viral …
(2023-12-20). Trump: Illegal Immigrants Are Poisoning The Blood Of America, They're Coming From Prisons And Mental Institutions. moguldom.com Former President Donald Trump characterized immigrants, singling out those from Africa and Asia, as "poisoning the blood of our country" at recent campaign events. The comments have sparked criticism and comparisons to Adolf Hitler-like rhetoric. During a rally in Durham, New Hampshire, Trump said: "They're poisoning the blood of our country. They're coming into our …
(2023-12-20). Texas anti-immigrant bill threatens to unleash racist police state terror. liberationnews.org
(2023-12-20). "Under Attack": TX Law Targets Immigrants as Trump Cites Hitler, GOP Pushes Biden for Border Crackdown. democracynow.org As Senate leaders say President Biden will have to wait until next year to negotiate a deal with Republicans on immigration as part of an emergency funding package, the leading GOP presidential candidate doubled down on his hateful comments about immigrants that echoed Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. This comes as Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a major Trump supporter, approved a sweeping new law that allows police to arrest anyone they suspect to have entered into the United States without authorization. "It's very clear that we are under attack. … We have targets on our backs," says Marisa Limón Ga…
(2023-12-20). Five-year-old boy dies during outbreak at overcrowded Chicago migrant shelter. wsws.org The death of Jean Carlos Martinez Rivero is the foreseeable outcome of the Democratic Party's anti-immigrant policies.
(2023-12-20). Texas Governor Abbott signs bills empowering police to carry out mass arrests, summary deportations of immigrants. wsws.org The actions by Abbott are part of a bipartisan assault on immigrants, involving the Biden administration and both the Republican and Democratic parties.
(2023-12-20). Palestinian Red Crescent: Israeli occupation lays siege to one of our centers in Jabalia that shelters 127 people including patients, medics and refugees. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-20). Palestinian activist Munther Amira tied up, beaten, and arrested by Israeli forces in Aida refugee camp. mondoweiss.net Israeli forces raided Aida refugee camp and detained activist Munther Amira after attacking his family. With Amira's fate inside Israel's military court system unknown, his family recounts his traumatic arrest and calls for international solidarity.
(2023-12-20). Labor solidarity with Palestine grows. workers.org Labor solidarity with Palestine continues to grow — even in the U.S. where the leadership of organized labor has historically been pro-Zionist. Thousands of union activists and allies rallied in Oakland, California, on Dec. 16, to voice solidarity with Palestinian workers. Called by Bay Area Labor for Palestine, the demonstration . . . |
(2023-12-20). Ten Predictions for Labor in 2024. inthesetimes.com
(2023-12-20). Museveni Hails Bishop Zziwa's Wealth Creation Gospel. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended Joseph Anthony Zziwa, the Bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese for working with the government in fighting poverty through socio-economic development programs. "Thank you for your slogan and those projects. I have been telling you that yes be religious but hardworking, so I am very happy about …
(2023-12-20). U.S.-led armada threatens Yemen, IranResistance forces defy imperialist fleet. workers.org In response to the Yemen Armed Forces (YAF) shutting down major shipping lanes for ships using the Suez Canal to supply the Israeli apartheid regime, the Joe Biden administration announced a joint operation in the Red Sea with Washington's imperialist allies and client states named "Prosperity Guardian." Yemen Armed Forces . . . |
(2023-12-20). 10 Victories for the Working Class in 2023. inequality.org Looking for something positive to celebrate on New Year's Eve? Consider lifting a glass to the hardworking people behind these inspiring victories of 2023. 1. The 'Year of the Strike' More than half a million American workers walked off the job this year. In October, companies lost more workdays to strikes than in any month …
(2023-12-20). Argentines March Against Milei's Economic and Security Policies. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, human rights defenders, social activists, workers, students, teachers, and retirees will march in Buenos Aires to reject President Javier Milei's economic adjustments and security protocol. | RELATED: | This marks the first major mobilization against the far-right administration and coincides with the anniversary of the 2001 social upheaval that led to the resignation of then-President Fernando de la Ru…
(2023-12-20). Israel to begin hiring Indians to replace Palestinian workers from Dec 27. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : A team of "selectors" from Israel visited India last week and another senior delegation will leave for India next week to start the process of recruiting thousands of workers to be brought to the country to fill in the acute shortage faced by its construction industry, a senior executive at the Israel …
(2023-12-20). Australian workers and youth condemn violent attack on Sri Lankan SEP members. wsws.org Workers, students, youth, academics and the sections of the International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI) have denounced the violent attack on two SEP members by pro-government thugs and demanded the culprits be punished.
(2023-12-20). Quebec Public Sector workers: Build rank-and-file committees to mobilize working class power against Legault, counter unions' sabotage! wsws.org This is the founding statement of the Quebec Public Sector Workers Rank-and-File Coordinating Committee which is fighting to mobilize the rank and file to prevent the unions scuttling the strike movement and reaching sell-out agreements with the CAQ government.
(2023-12-20). "Victory Over Russia is Impossible": Zelensky Can't Eschew Responsibility for Rising Public Anger at Ukraine's Conscription Crisis. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Assange Appeal Hearing Set For February. popularresistance.org Imprisoned publisher Julian Assange will face two High Court judges over two days on Feb. 20-21, 2024 in London in what will likely be his last appeal against being extradited to the United States to face charges of violating the Espionage Act. | Assange's wife Stella Assange confirmed that the hearing will take place at the Royal Courts of Justice. Assange had had an earlier request to appeal rejected by High Court Judge Jonathan Swift on June 6. | Assange then filed an application to appeal that decision and the dates have now been set. Assange is seeking to challenge both the home secretary's decision to extra…
(2023-12-20). West treats Arabs as inferior. electronicintifada.net Young Arabs have grown up with images of murdered Palestinians and the dissonance between Western words and actions.
(2023-12-20). "The Great Reset" Is Here: Follow the Money. "Insane Lockdown" of the Global Economy, "The Green Agenda" globalresearch.ca The top-down reorganization of the world economy by a technocratic cabal led by the group around the Davos World Economic Forum— the so-called Great Reset or UN Agenda 2030— is no future proposal. It is well into actualization as the world remains in insane lockdown for a virus…
(2023-12-20). UK court to hear Assange's final appeal against extradition in February. peoplesdispatch.org
(2023-12-20). The suffocation of democracy in India. peoplesdispatch.org On December 18 and 19, 141 members of the two houses of India's Parliament were
(2023-12-20). False Transitions And Global Stocktakes: The Failure Of COP28. popularresistance.org The time has come to treat the sequence of UN Climate Change Conferences, the latest concluding in Dubai, as a series of the failed and the abysmally rotten. It shows how a worthless activity, caked (oiled?) with appropriately chosen words, can actually provide assurance that something worthwhile was done. Along the way, there are always the same beneficiaries: fossil fuel magnates and satirists. | COP28, which featured 97,000 participants, including the weighty presence of 2,456 fossil fuel lobbyists, was even more of a shambles than its predecessor. Its location — in an oil rich state — was head scr…
(2023-12-20). At COP28, Family Farmers Who Feed The World Went Unheard. popularresistance.org In the run-up to this year's COP28 summit in Dubai, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres railed against the scourge of global hunger and climate devastation fuelled by farming. | "Global food systems are broken, and billions of people are paying the price," he said — and he was right. | Our food system is responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet fails to feed the world, with a tenth of humanity experiencing hunger. | For years, this issue has been sidelined at climate summits, but at COP28 it was catapulted to centre stage, with an entire day of the agenda dedicated to food and agric…
(2023-12-20). The 13th Amendment Legalizes Slavery; Many States Have Their Own Version. popularresistance.org The 13th Amendment of the US Constitution makes an exception to the abolition of slavery in order to permit the use of "involuntary servitude" as punishment for a crime. The modern system of mass incarceration depends on this exception to justify paying millions of incarcerated people subminimum wages that many advocates say is virtually indistinguishable from forms of slavery. Various US states also have their own constitutional "exception clauses" that mirror the language of the 13th Amendment, providing an additional layer of legal justification for the exploitation of prisoners.
(2023-12-20). 95% Of Trade Between China And Russia No Longer Done In US Currency. popularresistance.org On a recent visit to China, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov stated that this year the use of the Russian ruble and Chinese yuan in trade between the two countries has already reached 95%. | At the same time, from January to October, 68% of all Russian trade was carried out in the two countries' currencies, according to Russian Minister of Economic Development Maksim Reshetnikov. | The yuan has also been used by Russia in commercial transactions with Mongolia, the Philippines, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Japan, Tajikistan, and Singapore.
(2023-12-20). Lessons From One Unequal Society To Another. popularresistance.org
(2023-12-20). Year 2023 In Review For Latin American And The Caribbean. popularresistance.org
(2023-12-20). Ukraine Weapons Fund Will Run Out on December 30, Pentagon Claims. What Next? Ukraine is Totally Bankrupt According to the IMF. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Houthis abrem a caixa de Pandora e pàµem em xeque o imperialismo e o sionismo. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Latest China-EU Summit Exposes Brussels' Complete Lack of Sovereignty. EU Foreign Policy Controlled by Washington. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Military Deaths After Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). 'Sacrificial Lamb': US Troops in Syria and Iraq. Colonial-Style Occupation Ready to Sacrifice Their Lives for Israel in a Future Middle East Conflict. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Born in a Police State: The Deep State's Persecution of Its Most Vulnerable Citizens. "What if Jesus had been born 2,000 years later?" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Facing the Beast: Courage, Faith, and Resistance in a New Dark Age. New Book by Naomi Wolf. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Propaganda Roundup: Hillary Claims Climate Change‚Ñ¢ Targets Pregnant Women. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). An Open Letter to Israelis from Israelis: We Deserve the Truth About October 7. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Selected Articles: Disruption of Maritime Trade: Yemen Resistance Prompts Companies to Suspend Shipping Through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. globalresearch.ca By
(2023-12-20). Canada Is Escalating the Conflict by Joining US-led Military Operations in the Red Sea. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganà≤: The COVID Pandemic Farce Served as a Trial Balloon for the New World Order. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). A Merry AUKUS Surprise, Western Australia! dissidentvoice.org The secretive Australian government just cannot help itself. Clamouring and hectoring of other countries and their secret arrangements (who can forget the criticism of the Solomon Islands over its security pact with China for that reason?) the Albanese government is a bit too keen on keeping a lid on things regarding the withering away of …
(2023-12-20). Domestic tourism eyes greater prosperity. ecns.cn The prospects for China's tourism industry appear bright with the sector experiencing a good recovery in 2023, following the slump caused by COVID-19, industry officials and experts said.
(2023-12-20). Red Sea concerns hit shipping, trade. ecns.cn Global shipping companies' recent reluctance to transit through the Suez Canal will affect China-Europe trade and exert pressure on operational costs of businesses on both sides, said experts and business executives on Tuesday.
(2023-12-20). AI-powered PC ecosystem to gain ground. ecns.cn An artificial intelligence-powered personal computer ecosystem is forming in China, and this will boost the popularity of AI PCs in the country, said company executives and experts.
(2023-12-20). Traditional, renewable sources to ensure stable energy supply. ecns.cn China's sustained efforts to increase domestic oil and gas exploration and develop large-scale renewable energy sources will ensure sufficient energy supply amid the nation's green energy transition, analysts said.
(2023-12-20). Nation pushes enrollment in professional master's degree. ecns.cn China's enrollment for professional master's degrees, which emphasize the practical application of knowledge and skills, will be increased to about two-thirds of all master's degree programs by 2025.
(2023-12-20). Officials: 2023 GDP goal well within reach. ecns.cn China is confident and capable of reaching this year's GDP growth target of around 5 percent, and policymakers have ample tools to stabilize the economy next year, officials and experts said on Tuesday.
(2023-12-20). France shaping as popular study destination, report says. ecns.cn More Chinese students intend to study business, science and engineering in France, with major events scheduled for 2024 such as the Paris Summer Olympics, according to a report released on Saturday by an overseas education consultancy.
(2023-12-20). Putin to run for top post in 2024 as independent. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted documents to Russia's Central Election Commission on Monday to register as a self-nominated candidate in the 2024 presidential election.
(2023-12-20). China hits back at EU resolution on Tibet. ecns.cn China slammed the European Parliament on Tuesday over the latter's resolution on boarding schools in the Tibet autonomous region, and urged the institution to stop undermining mutual trust and cooperation between China and Europe.
(2023-12-20). Green standards set for express packaging. ecns.cn China is to establish a green packaging standards system for express deliveries and has set an initial target for using recycled packaging, under a recently issued action plan for the industry.
(2023-12-20). Gansu rolls into action to support quake victims. ecns.cn As of Wednesday morning, nearly 130,000 relief items, including tents, stoves, coats, quilts and folding beds, had been sent to the earthquake zone in Gansu province.
(2023-12-20). Temporary settlement provides warmth in the cold for hard-hit Kexinmin village. ecns.cn The bonfire set ablaze at a temporary settlement in Jishishan county has provided much-needed warmth and hope for villagers dislocated by the earthquake that jolted a mountainous region in Northwest China's Gansu province near midnight of Monday.
(2023-12-20). Economists share confidence in Chinese economy's further growth. ecns.cn There's still room for the Chinese government to make macroeconomic policies stronger next year, economists said at a seminar of the China Macroeconomy Forum, Securities Times reported on Wednesday.
(2023-12-20). UN Secretary-General deeply saddened by earthquake in China. ecns.cn United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was deeply saddened by the loss of life and property damage and injuries to people caused by an earthquake in China, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday.
(2023-12-20). International students from BJTU proud to study in China. ecns.cn Last Thursday, a group of international students from Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU) engaged in a cultural tour in Beijing.
(2023-12-20). It's a belated apology of 141 years: UCA president. ecns.cn The White House statement about the Chinese Exclusion Act is the first formal condemnation in 141 years, a belated apology more than a century overdue, said Shue Haipei, president of the United Chinese Americans, during an interview with China News Service.
(2023-12-20). 5G mobile phone users reach 771 million: China's ministry. ecns.cn China's 5G mobile phone users reached 771 million by the end of November as the total number of mobile phone users of the three major telecommunications companies — China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom — reached 1.726 billion, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced on Wednesday.
(2023-12-20). NDRC to revise PPP mechanism to boost private investment. ecns.cn China's top economic planner on Tuesday vowed to expedite the implementation of a new mechanism for public-private partnership (PPP) projects and revise the rules for operating licenses involving infrastructure facilities and public utilities.
(2023-12-20). China releases the first list of 789 important habitats for terrestrial wildlife animals to strengthen protection. ecns.cn China has recently released the first list of 789 important habitats for terrestrial wildlife animals in a bid to strengthen the protection of terrestrial wildlife populations and their habitats.
(2023-12-20). World's first Zootopia land at Shanghai Disney Resort welcomes visitors. ecns.cn The world's first Zootopia land opened to the public at Shanghai Disney Resort on Tuesday, drawing many visitors.
(2023-12-20). Ancient tombs excavated in Guangzhou. ecns.cn A total of 71 ancient tombs dating back from Han Dynasty (202 BC-25 AD) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) were unearthed.
(2023-12-20). World's largest luxury ro-ro passenger vessel sets sail. ecns.cn The world's largest ro-ro passenger ship "MOBY LEGACY" moors at a port in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Dec. 19, 2023.
(2023-12-20). Rescue work continues after earthquake hits NW China. ecns.cn A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County of Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Gansu Province on Monday night, killing at least 130 people in Gansu and Qinghai Provinces by Tuesday…
(2023-12-20). China's Wing Loong UAV rapidly joins Gansu earthquake rescue. ecns.cn China's independently-developed Wing Loong-2H large unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has swiftly rushed to support emergency rescue work after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu Province at midnight Monday.
(2023-12-20). 'A crazy system': How arbitration returns abusive guards to New York prisons. mronline.org Over a 12-year span, three out of every four state correctional officers fired for abuse or covering it up got their jobs back.
(2023-12-20). Moves of UK and U.S. over Chagos expose true nature of 'values-based alliance'. mronline.org U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and visiting British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on Thursday local time in a joint press conference that they had discussed the "vital" U.S.-UK Indian Ocean air base at Diego Garcia.
(2023-12-20). The 13th Amendment Legalizes Slavery—and Many States Have Their Own Version. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-20). LEFT WONDERING: How Can You Invest In An Ethical Fashion? levernews.com Welcome to a new edition of Left Wondering with Joel Stein, our advice column for paid subscribers of The Lever on how to lead an ethical life in an increasingly unethical world.
Dear Left Wondering,: We are trying to invest funds in the U.S. in an ethical fashion and are running into roadblocks.Can you help?Thanks,Nancy BolanDear Nancy,: Roadblocks are indeed an interesting area for investment, since they're ripe for disruption. Those orange-striped sawhorses and cones haven't changed since I was a kid. One challenge I bet you're having is that your ethics are different from other people's ethi…
(2023-12-20). From the River to the (Red) Sea: Why the US Is Forming a New Naval Task Force. orinocotribune.com
(2023-12-20). Prepping for 'Disease X': Gates-Backed Group Funds Needle-Free mRNA Vaccine 'Wafer' Technology. expose-news.com Funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has helped the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to invest $1.2 million in a startup with Jurata Thin Film Inc. to create under-the-tongue vaccine …
(2023-12-20). Schwab's warnings to Globalists about Black Swan events. expose-news.com In 2013, Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, began predicting "Black Swan" events threatening global security. He predicted them again in his book 'Covid-19: The Great Reset' released in July …
(2023-12-20). UK Parliament debates IHR amendments: If sovereignty is knowingly and deceitfully forfeited by government there are specific laws for dealing with that, says Andrew Bridgen. expose-news.com On Monday, the UK House of Commons debated the World Health Organisation's ("WHO's") proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations ("IHR"). The debate was held in response to a petition to the …
(2023-12-20). Union minister Giriraj Singh urges Hindus to embrace 'Jhatka' meat, calls for Halal ban. muslimmirror.com In Begusarai, Union Rural Development Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Giriraj Singh called upon Hindus to exclusively consume 'jhatka' meat instead of halal meat. Singh 'praised' the commitment of Muslims to consuming only halal meat and urged Hindus to demonstrate a similar dedication to their religious traditions. He emphasized the Hindu way …
(2023-12-20). 30 years of Mountain Gorilla tourism in Uganda. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The history of gorilla trekking in Uganda tracks back to the early 1990s when the country was experiencing its first years of stability after close to three decades that were marked by unrest and military coups. Until now, the world has a vague image of what the state of …
(2023-12-20). DRC decision to deny some election observers could have far-reaching consequences. independent.co.ug COMMENT | CRISPIN KAHERU | The Democratic Republic of Congo's decision to deny Election Observers from some reputable bodies could have far-reaching consequences, casting a shadow over the transparency and legitimacy of its electoral process. This move not only raises concerns about potential irregularities going unchecked but may also signal a lack of commitment to democratic …
(2023-12-20). Get 10% cashback for depositing your 1xBet account via the MTN payment system. independent.co.ug Benefits, ergonomics, and process efficiency are important criteria when choosing a bookmaker. That is why the bookmaker company 1xBet prepared a unique promo for its clients, allowing them to increase the deposit amount. The more money you have in your account, the more winning bets you can place! To take part in the promo, you …
(2023-12-20). Oil and Gas is a Matter of 'Life and Death'-Kasaija. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Matia Kasaija, the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development has underscored the importance of Uganda's oil and gas exploration, emphasizing an unwavering commitment to the project's seamless progression. During a visit to the Kingfisher Development Area (KFDA) in Buhuka village, Kyangwali sub-county in Kikuube district on Tuesday evening, Kasaija reasserted …
(2023-12-20). Police Calls for Vigilance Ahead of Festive Season. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police have urged households to take extra caution and be vigilant during festival season. Fred Enanga, the Police Spokesperson asked the public to put security measures around their businesses and homes to avoid falling prey to criminals. "As we prepare to celebrate Christmas and all other festival days, we …
(2023-12-20). Security Forces Crack Down on Unregistered Motorcycles, Foreign Number Plates in Karamoja. independent.co.ug Karamoja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces in the Karamoja sub-region have escalated operations to clamp down on unregistered motorcycles as part of measures to enhance security ahead of the Christmas season. Given Karamoja's proximity to the Uganda-Kenya border, authorities perceive the region to be susceptible to security risks. The security authorities have initiated …
(2023-12-20). Ugandan creatives shine at MultiChoice Talent Factory graduation in Nairobi. independent.co.ug Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Four talented Ugandan students have celebrated their graduation from the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) East Africa Academy in Nairobi. The ceremony at the Hermosa Gardens Hotel acknowledged the exceptional achievements of these budding filmmakers who dedicated 12 months to refining their craft. Rinaldi Jamugisa, PR and Communications Manager at …
(2023-12-20). World Insights: Egypt's Sisi secures 3rd presidential term amid interwoven challenges. independent.co.ug CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Egypt's incumbent president, won the 2024 presidential election with 89.6 percent of the vote, securing a third term in office, according to results released Monday afternoon by Egypt's National Election Authority (NEA). Sisi has thus become the chosen leader of the most populous Arab country, which has played …
(2023-12-20). Argentina: not to be mistaken for a nightmare, this is reality. pressenza.com Argentina's cities are rapidly losing their traditional vertigo. A strident, lethargic, lethargic silence survives. The euphoria of winning the World Cup is over, although the media still insist that the Argentinians "are world champions". | The people are aware that nothing will ever be the same again. They have kept deep within their interior those ideas of equality, solidarity, fraternity, smiles and hugs. Now it's every man for himself for almost everyone, except for those who already had everything… and are going for more. | It is not an economic shock — to which citizens are accustomed -, it is not a…
(2023-12-20). Poll Shows Most Americans Disapprove of Texas Denying Kate Cox an Abortion. truthout.org A new poll shows that the vast majority of Americans, including Republican-leaning voters, disapprove of the state of Texas's decision to deny an abortion to a woman whose fetus was unviable and who could have lost the ability to become pregnant again if she didn't obtain the procedure. Kate Cox, who was denied an abortion by the Texas state Supreme Court, had to flee the state and obtain the… |
(2023-12-20). My Chat With Rasheed muhammed. sonar21.com I love Rasheed. A really good man. We had a great chat. I misspoke with respect to the couple engaged in hypocritical sexual activity. They are from Florida, not Virginia.
(2023-12-20). The U.S. Navy is Unprepared for a Prolonged war With Yemen. sonar21.com Aegis Missile Defense System | It looks like the United States, along with 9 allies — Great Britain, Italy, Bahrain, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain — are on the verge of entangling itself in a new Middle East quagmire as an international armada assembles in the international waters around Yemen. The mission? Stop Yemen from threatening cargo and oil tankers headed to Israel. | Tiny Yemen has surprised the West with its tenacity and ferocity in attacking ships trying to ferry containers and fuel to Israel. Yes, this is a violation of international law and the West is f…
(2023-12-20). Year 2023 in review for Latin American and the Caribbean: Contesting a still dominant US hegemon. pressenza.com December 2nd marked the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine, which proclaimed By Roger D. Harris | The progressive regional curre…
(2023-12-20). Julian Assange's final appeal date in UK Court. pressenza.com The UK High Court has confirmed that a public hearing will take place on 20 and 21 February 2024.: | Julian's two-day hearing will be held before a panel of two judges who will review an earlier UK High Court decision taken by a single judge on 6 June 2023 which refused Julian permission to appeal. The hearing will determine whether Julian will have further opportunities to argue his case before the UK courts, or whether he will be extradited to the United States to face charges under the 1917 US Espionage Act. | If extradited, Julian faces a sentence of 175 years for exposing war crimes committed by the…
(2023-12-20). Offshore wind power can help reduce greenhouse gases. pressenza.com All emerging nations, not just our own, struggle with electricity. And the straightforward explanation that electricity is either not available or not available by demand, etc., is often given. Scientists have taken the initiative to develop a new device that uses the temperature differential between the European deep sea and the surface to create power, to avert this electrical crisis. They have achieved a completely sustainable and continuous electricity supply by addressing climate change. For the benefit of the free market economy, there is a growing demand for and use of alternative fuels, particularly as th…
(2023-12-20). Chile, Tomás Hirsch: "The victory of the No vote in the constitutional referendum is a cause for relief". pressenza.com The draft constitution drawn up by the right was rejected yesterday with more than 55% of the vote. We have requested Tomas Hirsch, Deputy Hirsch, president of Humanist Action, to comment on the referendum result. | The triumph of the No is the triumph of the people of Chile, who wisely rejected a constitutional proposal that looked more like a government programme of the extreme right than a possible Constitution for our country. | In Chile, we have a bad Constitution, generated during the dictatorship by the generals and their friends, and we have fought for more than 40 years to change it, but it is not a ques…
(2023-12-20). A Tidal Wave of Truth. dissidentvoice.org
(2023-12-20). From News Deserts to Revitalization. dissidentvoice.org In 1995, early in the development of the global internet, sociologist Michael Schudson imagined how people might process information if journalism were to suddenly disappear. An expert on the history of US news media, Schudson speculated in his book, The Power of News, that peoples' need to identify the day's most important and relevant news …
(2023-12-20). BAN Toxics Back the DILG's Call for an Outright Ban on Firecrackers. pressenza.com Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics supports the call to ban the sale and use of firecrackers nationwide. The DILG Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" C. Abalos, Jr. made the statement on December 18, calling on all local government units to enact an ordinance banning the use and sale of firecrackers to prevent firecracker-related injuries in the country. | "We support a shift to a safer holiday season in the country. We need to remember "safety first" for our children and the community from the health and environmental pollutants from firecrackers," said Thony Dizon, Toxics Campaigner of BAN Toxics. | Early this month, the…
(2023-12-20). The Third Wave of Socialism. dongshengnews.org After the end of the Cold War, socialism suffered significant global setbacks. Despite this, a new wave of socialism has gradually emerged. Through decades of reform and opening up, China has incorporated a market economy into its socialist system. China's rise has generated tremendous interest in the country's path of development and the socialist market economy. As capitalism faces its most severe crisis in a century, there are opportunities for a new wave of socialist development.
(2023-12-20). The New Forms of Socialism in the Twenty-First Century. dongshengnews.org The world has come a long way since the mid-nineteenth century, when scientific socialism emerged in Europe. Contrary to initial expectations, socialism did not emerge in the developed capitalist countries, but in the underdeveloped colonies and semi-colonies, such as China. Faced with challenges that could not be answered by classical theories of socialism, China had to develop its own solutions. Having attained significant achievements in modernisation, China must now reach a higher level of socialist development and surpass capitalism.
(2023-12-20). China releases first batch of 789 important terrestrial wildlife habitats. ecns.cn China has unveiled the first batch of 789 crucial terrestrial wildlife habitats, safeguarding a remarkable 82.36 percent of the nation's protected species, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
(2023-12-20). CPC allocates 100 million yuan to quake-hit areas. ecns.cn China's main Communist Party of China personnel management and Party building body has allocated 100 million yuan ($14 million) from the Party funds to northwestern China's Gansu and Qinghai provinces to support rescue, relief and rebuilding work in quake-stricken areas.
(2023-12-20). China, Nicaragua upgrade bilateral ties to strategic partnership. ecns.cn China and Nicaragua announced on Wednesday they agreed to upgrade bilateral relations to the strategic partnership, vowing to expand bilateral trade and bring their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) into force as soon as possible.
(2023-12-20). Archaeological discoveries in 2023. ecns.cn The recent findings have provided a preliminary understanding of the three development phases of the Liangzhu ruins starting from scattered settlements, to the construction of a water conservancy system, and eventually the erection of the Liangzhu ancient city.
(2023-12-20). World's largest luxury ro-ro passenger vessel sets sail. ecns.cn The luxury ro-ro passenger ship, Moby Legacy, with a maximum displacement of over 70,000 tonnes, one of the largest in the world, set sail on Tuesday to Italy from the city of Guangzhou in south China. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-20). Hot meals provided for people in earthquake-hit areas in Gansu. ecns.cn People in earthquake-hit areas have been provided with hot meals with meat and vegetables after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu Province at midnight Monday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-20). Shipping firms cease deliveries to "Israel" or reroutes around Africa. mronline.org The Singaporean shipping company, ONE, declares that it would be ceasing all shipments to the Occupation's ports, according to reports by Israeli media.
(2023-12-20). Israeli media: Ramming attack reported at Beit Anoun junction outside of Al-Khalil (Hebron). english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-20). Venezuela's Foreign Minister: Canada's Interference in Essequibo Dialogue is Hostile (+UK). orinocotribune.com
(2023-12-20). LIVE: Israel Going To War w/ Lebanon & US Going To War w/ Yemen. rumble.com
(2023-12-20). News That the U.S. Regime Blocks From the Public. theduran.com
(2023-12-20). Rise in Forced Pregnancies Shows the Need for an Independent Movement for Abortion Rights. leftvoice.org
(2023-12-20). Israel's Decision To Push Industrial Settlement WHERE?! youtube.com
(2023-12-20). The Tap-Dancing Trapdoor Spider, Lost for 92 Years, Rediscovered Outside a Small Portuguese Town. pressenza.com According to
(2023-12-20). Texas' Abortion Law Maximizes Suffering. progressive.org When lawmakers and anti-abortion advocates claim to know more about health care than doctors, pregnant people pay the price, writes Ryan Dudley.
(2023-12-20). Cuba Labels US Allegations of Electoral Interference Complete Fallacy. orinocotribune.com
(2023-12-20). A minute's silence is being held for a worker killed in Leytonstone, London. thecanary.co A minute's silence will be held at 11am on Thursday 21 December at the building site in Pevensey Rd, Leytonstone where a construction worker lost his life when a roof collapsed during a house refurbishment there last week on 12 December. Leytonstone: construction worker killed by collapsing roof As the Waltham Forest Echo reported: The …
(2023-12-20). Court rules that Bank of Africa breached contract after freezing customer's account. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has issued an order declaring that Bank of Africa was in breach of contract when it froze the account of Victoria Candles Limited after receiving 1.7 billion Shillings. The Court on Tuesday presided over by Civil Division Judge Musa Ssekaana also ruled that withholding …
(2023-12-20). Bugiri farmers grapple with power blackout that renders main milling machine idle. independent.co.ug 
Bugiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 2700 Farmers in Bugiri district are grappling with frequent power shortages, which threaten the development of agriculture in the area. Moses Makaka, the Manager of the Bugiri Agribusiness Institutions Development Association (BAIDA), says that the main challenge is between Musita and Nankoma in Bugiri district. According to Makaka, to improve the farmer's …
(2023-12-20). COMMENT: Electricity pricing in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Winning the war of tariff affordability and losing the war of sustainability of electricity sub-sector COMMMENT | HARRISON MUTIKANGA | A decade after Andrew Mwenda's article, "Electricity cost going up 40%: but who benefits most from subsidies to UMEME?" in the Independent (Issue No.196 January 13-19, 2012), the details of electricity pricing, subsidy policies, and their …
(2023-12-20). Death toll from rebel attack in western Uganda rises to 10. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA | Xinhua | The death toll from a rebel attack in the western Uganda district of Kamwenge has climbed to 10, local authorities said Tuesday. Byarugaba Isaiah Kanyamahane, the resident district commissioner for Kamwenge, told Xinhua over the telephone that five males and five females, all civilians, were killed by suspected members of the …
(2023-12-20). ENERGY: d.light joins $148M off-grid solar grant initiative in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Solar solutions company d.light is set to help government expand access to clean and affordable solar energy across homes, businesses, and public institutions lacking reliable energy sources in Uganda in a new $148milion grant deal. A global provider of solar solutions and financial access for low-income households, d.light is actively engaged …
(2023-12-20). Lawyers Petition Judicial Service Commission Over Justice Byaruhanga's Ruling in Tilenga Oil Land Dispute. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of lawyers has petitioned the Judicial Service Commission accusing Justice Jesse Byaruhanga Rugyema of judicial misconduct, incompetence, and bias in one of the Tilenga Oil Land Dispute cases. The petition was initiated by seven human rights lawyers led by Eron Kiiza. They urge the commission to take necessary …
(2023-12-20). Money poured into preventing HIV infection in girls not working. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All the money injected into social interventions to help protect girls and young women from contracting HIV has not yielded much, a new study reveals. Through a campaign to ensure that girls are kept in schools, the Global Fund allocated the Ministry of Education money to the tune of seven …
(2023-12-20). Putin extends ban on transactions with "unfriendly" foreigners' stakes in companies. independent.co.ug 
VLADIVOSTOK | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended a ban on transactions by foreigners from "unfriendly countries" with shares in strategic Russian banks and companies until the end of 2025, according to a decree renewed on Monday. The decree, initially published on Aug. 5, 2022, banned investors from "unfriendly countries" from selling their …
(2023-12-20). NBN analysis shows Australia's broadband infrastructure advancing. independentaustralia.net
(2023-12-20). Section 144 imposed in Manipur's Churachandpur district following fresh violence. muslimmirror.com Churachandpur : The Manipur government has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC for two months in Churachandpur district following fresh violence, according to an official order. Various parts of the northeastern state have been rocked by ethnic strife since May this year. Incidents of sporadic violence were reported from several places in …
(2023-12-20). Union minister Giriraj Singh urges Hindus to embrace 'Jhatka' meat, calls for Halal ban. muslimmirror.com In Begusarai, Union Rural Development Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Giriraj Singh called upon Hindus to exclusively consume 'jhatka' meat instead of halal meat. Singh 'praised' the commitment of Muslims to consuming only halal meat and urged Hindus to demonstrate a similar dedication to their religious traditions. He emphasized the Hindu way …
(2023-12-20). Santa Claus and the Contradictions of Bourgeois Ideology. orinocotribune.com By Carlos L. Garrido — Dec 19, 2023 | A comrade recently pointed my attention to a comedy skit by Foil Arms and Hog called Santa: I think there has been some sort of a mistake. You see I have a very busy night tonight. | Soviet Police 1: He was found attempting to hide in a chimney. | Soviet Police 2: Chimney? What were you doing in Russian airspace? | Santa: I've…
(2023-12-20). Artists protest ongoing censorship of Palestinian culture in the UK. wsws.org The Arnolfini Centre issued a hypocritical and deceitful statement purporting to explain its decision to exclude the Palestinian events.
(2023-12-20). Nippon Steel acquires US Steel for $14.9 billion. wsws.org The takeover of US Steel is a further sign of the decades-long decline of American capitalism and the loss of its industrial dominance.
(2023-12-20). South Australia teacher opposition emerges against education union's wage and conditions sell-out agreement. wsws.org Within minutes of the announcement of the ballot result on Wednesday, teachers took to social media to express their shock at the outcome and disgust at the role of the union leadership in pushing the agreement through.
(2023-12-20). Twenty-five years since the impeachment of Bill Clinton. wsws.org We are reposting here a commentary authored by the WSWS Editorial Board and published two days after the Republican-controlled House impeached Democratic President Bill Clinton.
(2023-12-20). Mississippi police officer who shot 11-year-old boy to face no criminal charges. wsws.org A grand jury in Mississippi decided not to bring criminal charges against the officer who shot Aderrien Murry in his home in May.
(2023-12-20). Arrest in Tupac Shakur Murder Case Extends the U.S. Intelligence Cover-up. covertactionmagazine.com In late September 2023, police arrested a man they say ordered the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur in 1996. This arrest comes after decades of murders and cover-up of the globally loved rapper and film star whose work at bringing peace between rival gangs threatened the CIA's racist, imperialist drug-trafficking agenda. After the September …
(2023-12-20). At COP28, Family Farmers Who Feed the World Went Unheard. desmog.com
(2023-12-20). ONU denuncia que Israel utiliza el hambre como arma de guerra. telesurtv.net Una organización de derechos humanos con sede en Ginebra había denuciado el martes que el 71 por ciento de la población en la Franja de Gaza sufre hambre extrema.
(2023-12-20). Reportan nuevo corte de Internet y comunicaciones en Gaza. telesurtv.net Autoridades palestinas comunicaron que las fuerzas israelíes destruyeron los generadores de la división de Khan Younis.
(2023-12-20). ONU aplaza votación sobre cese al fuego en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net El documento que exige el alto inmediato de la agresión de Israel sobre Palestina fue redactado por Emiratos Árabes Unidos (EAU)…
(2023-12-20). ONU: más del 90 % de la población ha sido desplazada en Gaza. telesurtv.net La agencia refirió que más del 60 por ciento de la infraestructura en Gaza ha sido destruida o dañada.
(2023-12-20). Mueren cuatro personas tras incendio en tren de Bangladés. telesurtv.net El subdirector adjunto de Bomberos de Bangladés, Shahjahan Sikder subrayó que los sospechosos prendieron fuego a tres vagones de un tren en la estación de Tejgaon.
(2023-12-20). Liberan a excónsul del Reino Unido secuestrado en Ecuador. telesurtv.net La ministra de Gobierno, Mónica Palencia, confirmó la liberación y expresó que "gracias al trabajo de la policía Ecuador y de sus unidades se logró el rescate".
(2023-12-20). Parlamento francés adopta severa ley migratoria. telesurtv.net El texto incluye una distinción entre extranjeros que no sean ciudadanos de la Unión Europea en función de si están o no "en situación de empleo".
(2023-12-20). Condenan a expresidente surinamés Desiré Bouterse por masacre. telesurtv.net Exlíder del ejército, Desi Bouterse siempre ha negado su participación y dijo que el proceso tenía motivaciones políticas.
(2023-12-20). Exvicepresidente ecuatoriano Jorge Glas pedirá asilo a México. telesurtv.net La defensa de Glas señaló que el asilo se pedirá de conformidad con la Convención de Asilo Diplomático de Caracas.
(2023-12-20). Restrictivo pacto migratorio de la UE crea controversia. telesurtv.net El presidente del Gobierno español, Pedro Sánchez, dijo que este pacto "va a permitir conducir de forma más humana y coordinada flujos migratorios".
(2023-12-20). Asciende a 131 cifra de muertos por terremoto en el norte de China. telesurtv.net Los equipos de mitigación de desastres trabajan en atender a los heridos y reubicar a las personas que perdieron sus casas.
(2023-12-20). øQué consecuencias dejó la invasión de EE.UU. a Panamá en 1989. telesurtv.net Las consecuencias de la invasión estadounidense a Panamá se han intentado contabilizar, pero la dimensión de los hechos hacen que esta tarea sea difícil.
(2023-12-20). Diez fallecidos y miles de desplazados en India por lluvias. telesurtv.net El ministro jefe de Tamil Nadu, Shiv Das Meena, informó que además de los diez fallecidos, cerca de 12.600 personas tuvieron que huir a sitios seguros.
(2023-12-20). Nuevo emir de Kuwait acepta dimisión de Gobierno. telesurtv.net El emir llamó que los miembros del gabinete continúen atendiendo las cuestiones más urgentes hasta el nuevo Gobierno.
(2023-12-20). Cancilleres de Irán y Siria conversan sobre situación en Palestina. telesurtv.net Resaltaron el rechazo a los ataques contra el personal médico, escuelas y civiles lo que es una violación a las normas del derecho humanitario.
(2023-12-20). Buenos Aires no impondrá plan antipiquetes del Gobierno federal. telesurtv.net El plan federal impulsado por la actual ministra de Seguridad, Patricia Bullrich, comprende un nuevo protocolo para amedrantar los cortes de la vía pública ya que este contempla sanciones severas.
(2023-12-20). Colocan 25 provincias en alerta por lluvias en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net El COE confirmó que las lluvias se prolongarán entre 24 y 36 horas más, y serán fuertes en la capital del país durante la noche.
(2023-12-20). Comercio entre Rusia e India supera 54 millones de dólares en 10 meses. telesurtv.net El embajador ruso, Denís Alípov, puntualizó que en 2023 aumentó el número de misiones empresariales y eventos de industrias entre ambos países.
(2023-12-20). Incendio afecta 500 hectáreas en Curacaví y Padre Hurtado, Chile. telesurtv.net Conaf indica que se ha dispersado humo desde el incendio hacia el casco urbano de la Región Metropolitana.
(2023-12-20). Movimientos sociales rechazaron la reforma tributaria en Ecuador. telesurtv.net La reforma plantea una amnistía tributaria o perdón de intereses para los contribuyentes morosos, a cambio de que paguen el capital de sus obligaciones.
(2023-12-20). OMS clasifica cepa JN.1 como variante de interés de la Covid-19. telesurtv.net La OMS manifestó que en estos momentos es bajo el riesgo que representa JN.1 para la salud pública mundial.
(2023-12-20). Nicaragua y China elevan relaciones a asociación estratégica. telesurtv.net Xi Jinping reconoció que bajo la presidencia de Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua ha conquistado éxitos en defender la independencia, desarrollar la economía y mejorar el bienestar del pueblo.
(2023-12-20). Ejército de ocupación israelí profundiza su escalada en Gaza. telesurtv.net Violentos bombardeos israelíes se registraron en las inmediaciones del hospital kuwaití, en Rafah, en el sur de la Franja de Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Condenan a prisión a exsenador haitiano por magnicidio de MoàØse. telesurtv.net Después de su extradición desde Jamaica en mayo de 2022, Joel John se declaró culpable de tres cargos en el proceso inicial por el magnicidio de Moïse.
(2023-12-20). Rusia acusa a fuerzas externas de avivar conflicto en Gaza. telesurtv.net "Nuestros intentos de aprobar una resolución en el Consejo de Seguridad fueron rechazados por EE.UU.", señaló Lavrov.
(2023-12-20). Aumenta a 127 la cifra de muertos por sismo en Gansu, China. telesurtv.net El sismo ocurrió a las 23H59 (hora local) del lunes a una profundidad focal de 10 kilómetros.
(2023-12-20). Continúan acciones de búsqueda y rescate tras terremoto en China. telesurtv.net Las acciones de búsqueda y rescate afrontan una ola de frío con temperaturas de hasta 14 grados bajo cero.
(2023-12-20). Mueren al menos 50 palestinos por ataques del Ejército israelí en Al-Rimal, Gaza. telesurtv.net Los rescatistas hallaron unos 12 heridos entre los escombros de las torres, y se mantiene la búsqueda de 50 desaparecidos.
(2023-12-20). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net A más de 70 días de los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza y Cisjordania, las autoridades palestinas han registrado más de 19.000 personas asesinadas…
(2023-12-20). Asedio israelí contra Gaza y Cisjordania deja 19.902 palestinos asesinados. telesurtv.net Desde el 7 de octubre pasado el ente sionista mató a 19.600 habitantes de la Franja de Gaza y quitó la vida a 302 civiles en Cisjordania ocupada.
(2023-12-20). Líder de Hamás viajará a Egipto para solicitar el alto al fuego. telesurtv.net El líder político buscará pactar el alto al fuego en la Franja de Gaza y lograr el intercambio e prisioneros con Israel.
(2023-12-20). Comprendiendo el loco atractivo de Javier Milei. youtube.com El renombrado sociólogo y crítico antiimperialista argentino Atilio Boron se une a Oscar León de The Grayzone para discutir la victoria del ex entrenador de sexo tántrico y fundamentalista económico libertario emocionalmente desquiciado Javier Milei como presidente del país. Boron explica por qué los desesperados sectores populares de Argentina cayeron en la trampa de Milei …
(2023-12-20). Abaten a nueve narcotraficantes en operativo antidrogas en Paraguay. telesurtv.net El asalto forma parte del Operativo Ignis promovido por agencias antidrogas y de seguridad brasileñas y paraguayas en el departamento de Canindeyú.
(2023-12-20). Fuerzas paramilitares sudanesas avanzan hacia la capital. telesurtv.net Las RSF afirmaron haber tomado el control, entre otras cosas, de "la primera división de infantería del ejército en Wad Madani".
(2023-12-20). México impugnará ley antinmigrante de Texas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net "Vamos a estar siempre en contra de estas medidas. Vamos a estar defendiendo a los migrantes", afirmó López Obrador.
(2023-12-20). Fuerte sismo de magnitud 6 remeció Arequipa, Perú. telesurtv.net Este es el segundo terremoto sentido en el país este miércoles, luego del temblor de magnitud 4.5 sentido esta madrugada en la región Apurímac…
(2023-12-20). Inician con retraso elecciones presidenciales en Congo-Kinshasa. telesurtv.net El horario de atención previsto para la oficina era de 6H00 local (UTC) a 17H00 local. Pero dados los retrasos en la puesta en marcha, la votación probablemente se cerrará mucho más tarde.
(2023-12-20). Gobierno argentino impulsa campaña para desalentar protestas. telesurtv.net La jornada de movilización en Argentina en conmemoración de las manifestaciones del 20 de diciembre de 2001 comenzó con requisas policiales de autobuses urbanos.
(2023-12-20). Mantienen prisión preventiva a militares por caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net En medio de la audiencia de revisión de medida cautelar, la defensa de los militares solicitó no decretar la prisión preventiva sino someterla a examen.
(2023-12-20). Marcharán en Argentina contra plan de ajustes del presidente Milei. telesurtv.net Esta será la primera gran movilización contra el plan económico de Javier Milei, la cual coincide con el aniversario del estallido social de diciembre de 2001.
(2023-12-20). Tribunal de Colorado descalifica a Trump para presidenciales de 2024. telesurtv.net La decisión judicial contra el expresidente Donad Trump quedó en suspenso hasta el 4 de enero, para permitir posibles apelaciones.
(2023-12-20). Médicos británicos inician huelga por mejoras salariales. telesurtv.net A las 07H00 (hora local) los jóvenes galenos, miembros de la Asociación Médica Británica, iniciaron el paro de 72 horas.
(2023-12-20). Envían mensajes de solidaridad a China tras sismo. telesurtv.net "Rusia comparte el dolor de quienes perdieron a sus seres queridos como resultado de este desastre", refirió Vladímir Putin.
(2023-12-20). Video: Fake Pandemic Triggers Worldwide Economic and Social Collapse. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Video: Planet Lockdown and the Corona Pandemic. The Most Devastating Crisis in Human History. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). US Military May be Endorsing Harsh Israeli Plan for Gaza Occupation. counterpunch.org The U.S. government provides support for Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza in retaliation for Hamas's costly and cruel attack on October 7. Thousands of Gazan civilians, mostly children and women, have died from bombs and gunfire and many more will be dying soon from lack of medical care, food, water, and spread
(2023-12-20). The Four Horsemen of the Capitalist-Imperialist Apocalypse. counterpunch.org Followers of my writing have I hope noticed me repeatedly arguing that capitalism produces four mutually reinforcing and multiplying apocalyptic horsemen: ecocide, pandemicide, potentially terminal nuclear war, and fascism. Capitalism at the Dark Taproot I want to dig into this formulation here, explaining how capitalism generates each of these apocalyptic menaces and how the "four
(2023-12-20). Killers of the Flower Moon is a Study in Genocidal Villany That Continues in Today's War on Native American Sacred Sites. counterpunch.org By what imagined rights does the United States attempt to legitimize its original conquest of Indigenous Peoples and continue to obliterate Native Americans' Holy Places? In the quest for mineral enrichments—be it oil, copper, lithium, or uranium— how long should we enable and benefit from the sort of genocidal dispossession depicted in Killers of the
(2023-12-20). A New Hope: The UAW Victory and Beyond. counterpunch.org If there has been a constant theme to Left discourse in the U.S. it has been that a labor revival is always just around the corner. While this has proved to be quite elusive, it can be said that this year has put workers rights squarely in the spotlight. There has been the continuing organizing
(2023-12-20). Cardinal Crimes: Absolute Rule and Fleecing the Holy See. counterpunch.org Like a bank with branches everywhere, the Catholic Church will go after its own when circumstances permit, wherever they are. In other instances, it will take the opposite tack, shielding the detractors or deviants from local scrutiny, and concealing them from the burden of accountability. Italian Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, former adviser to Pope Francis and
(2023-12-20). How Can We Actually Improve Human Rights in North Korea? counterpunch.org Human rights in North Korea are currently in the spotlight. In addition to a recent conference on North Korean human rights held in Honolulu, there's also a new documentary, Beyond Utopia, about North Korean defectors that is receiving Oscar buzz. We can expect to hear more about North Korea human rights in 2024, the 10-year
(2023-12-20). An Unfinished Struggle: the 50-Year Campaign to Abolish Torture. counterpunch.org At the Amna Suraka museum in Iraq, exhibits show the torture that was carried out in the cells. Hélène Veilleux/Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA Christopher Justin Einolf, Northern Illinois University The world's first conference on the abolition of torture drew more than 300 delegates representing over 70 countries and international organizations. It opened with the news that
(2023-12-20). The Community Schools Movement Is Running Headlong Into Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's Hard-Right Agenda. counterpunch.org "I do what I think is best for kids," said Lauren Leto, a career public school educator at Brandon High School in Hillsborough County, Florida. "That's my hill I'm ready to die on," she told Our Schools. What's "best for kids" according to Leto, and most other educators, includes attending to their mental health needs, especially their feelings
(2023-12-20). Letter from Alkebulan: the Mother of Mankind. counterpunch.org It was dusk by the time my postponed flight to Paris from Heathrow strained into the sky like a goose late for migration. What should have been a direct flight to East Africa had been canceled the day before. There was I, traveling because of a conflict on another continent, with my own continent providing
(2023-12-20). "Developing Countries" are Trapped in a New Debt Crisis : How Can This be Explained? counterpunch.org The latest World Bank report on the debts of "developing countries", published on December 13, 2023 [1], reveals an alarming fact: in 2022, developing countries as a whole spent a record US$ 443.5 billion to pay for their external public debt. The 75 low-income nations that are eligible for loans from the International Development Association (IDA),
(2023-12-20). Suffer the Young Women. counterpunch.org t's not your imagination. Life is definitely getting harder for almost all Americans, whether we are speaking of those tightrope walking as they balance escalating costs of living and stagnant wages or for those who have fallen off the rope completely, descending into an ever widening homeless population. The very subjective nature of "it's just
(2023-12-20). City of Sydney Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Usman Khawaja's support for Gaza is well played. greenleft.org.au Cricketer Usman Khawaja challenging the banning of wearing messages supporting Palestine is the latest example of athletes countering the idea that 'sports and politics don't mix'. Alex Salmon reports.
(2023-12-20). Oppenheimer, atomic bombings and the ethical responsibility of scientists. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Labor's new punitive refugee laws criticised. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Tamil refugees hope to ask Richard Marles for permanent visas. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Housing activists organise national day of action for public housing, rent controls. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). How can we build the movement for the liberation of Palestine? greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Katoomba rallies for Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Mainstream media's Israel bias comes under pressure. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Mardi Gras AGM votes to tear up deal with NSW Police. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). NUS votes to support a free Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Pro-Palestine protesters say Thales has no social licence. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Residents want council to support Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Supreme Court overturns aspects of NSW's anti-protest laws. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). WestCONnex delivers traffic chaos and resident outrage as Rozelle Interchange opens. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). McCarthyism Canadian style: Repressing pro-Palestine voices. greenleft.org.au The crack down against Palestine solidarity activists and movements in Canada has intensified, as the shadow of a 'new McCarthyism' hangs over the country's universities, reports Jeff Shantz.
(2023-12-20). Saturday 12/23: No Xmas as Usual in a Genocide in Gaza. indybay.org corner of Bruceville Rd & Laguna Blvd | Elk Grove, CA…
(2023-12-20). Friday 12/22: Tell Israel: Stop the Genocide. End the Siege of Gaza Now! indybay.org Israeli Consulate, 456 Montgomery St. (@Sacramento), San Francisco…
(2023-12-20). Friday 12/22: SF: Tell Israel, Stop the Genocide. End the Siege of Gaza Now! indybay.org Israeli Consulate, 456 Montgomery St. (@Sacramento), San Francisco…
(2023-12-20). Tuesday 12/19: Webinar: Food As Medicine, Food as Weapon: Starvation in Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-20). Friday 12/22: Ongoing Fax Campaign: Senator Alex Padilla Call For Ceasefire! indybay.org Online/virtual event…
(2023-12-20). Speak Out at SF Civil Service Commission on Layoffs at Tenderloin Neighborhood Development. indybay.org Terminated workers at the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC) and community members protested the layoff at the "non-profit". The City of San Francisco does no oversight of these agencies which are contracted out do do public work with private non-profits with self appointed boards.
(2023-12-20). Friday 12/29: Peace Vigil — Call for Ceasefire + Diplomacy Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2023-12-20). Friday 12/29: San Jose: Peace Vigil — Call for Ceasefire + Diplomacy Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2023-12-20). Tuesday 12/19: Santa Clara: Pack the City Council Meeting for Palestine. indybay.org 1500 Warburton Ave | Santa Clara, CA…
(2023-12-20). Tuesday 12/19: All Out for Alameda City Council. indybay.org 2263 Santa Clara Ave | Alameda, CA…
(2023-12-20). Wednesday 12/20: Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org UCSF Library | 530 Parnassus Ave | San Francisco, CA…
(2023-12-20). Saturday 12/23: Walnut Creek: Palestine Ceasefire Protest. indybay.org Civic Park | 1375 Civic Dr | Walnut Creek, CA…
(2023-12-20). Tuesday 12/19: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2023-12-20). Antifascists Alert Modesto Neighbors of Local Neo-Nazis Harley and Haley Petero. indybay.org Harley and Haley Petero pair has been responsible for numerous acts of hate throughout Northern California. An anonymous group of Antifascists has taken it upon themselves to put the duo on blast to their neighbors and community.
(2023-12-20). Saturday 12/23: Unbelievable! Presence for everyone! THE WALKING TOUR. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2023-12-20). Monday 12/25: Santa Cruz Community Christmas Dinner. indybay.org Town Clock, Pacific Ave and Water St, Santa Cruz…
(2023-12-20). Sunday 1/7: Discussion regarding building strength & longevity of movement in Support of Palestine. indybay.org The Long Haul 3124 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2023-12-20). Law Center Statement on 12% Increase in Homelessness. indybay.org Point in Time results must drive housing investments, not despair…
(2023-12-20). Thursday 12/21: Seaside PD Protest. indybay.org 4PM Rally at Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave, Seaside | 4: 30PM March to City Hall, 440 Harcourt Ave, Seaside…
(2023-12-20). Saturday 1/6: Demand Donald Trump's Bail be Revoked and Donald Trump be Remanded into Custody. indybay.org Supreme Court of California | 350 McAllister St Room 1295, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2023-12-20). Wednesday 12/20: SF: Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org UCSF Library | 530 Parnassus Ave | San Francisco, CA…
(2023-12-20). Tuesday 12/19: Action: Demand for a Ceasefire Resolution at El Cerrito City Council Meeting. indybay.org City Hall, City Council Chamber | 10890 San Pablo Ave | El Cerrito, CA…
(2023-12-20). Wednesday 12/20: Webinar: Medical Apartheid in Palestine. indybay.org
(2023-12-20). Thursday 12/21: Intifada for Palestine Winter Solstice Rally and March. indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza | 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza | Oakland, CA…
(2023-12-20). Saturday 2/3: Lunar New Year x Black History Month Community Celebration 2024. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2023-12-20). Monday 1/8: Beehive Collective – Art as Resistance. indybay.org 1601 18th St Oakland, CA…
(2023-12-20). ONE BIG MAN — ONE HOT TRUCK! Settlement proposed for UCSF shipyard worker with radioactive. indybay.org
(2023-12-20). The Consensus Factory. indybay.org Many media companies are largely dependent on advertising revenue. Media that strongly influence the formation of public opinion prefer official sources from state institutions, which, however, reflect the views of the holders of power and accordingly process information in their own interests. Positions that question or even cast doubt on the prevailing narrative are often discredited…
(2023-12-20). Thursday 12/21: Oakland: Intifada for Palestine Winter Solstice Rally and March. indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza | 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza | Oakland, CA…
(2023-12-20). One Big Man — One Hot Truck! Settlement proposed for UCSF shipyard worker with radioactive truck. indybay.org
(2023-12-20). Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators march for Gaza ceasefire in Lyon. presstv.ir Thousands of demonstrators take to the streets of Lyon to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Raeisi: Entire world enraged by Israel, US atrocities in Gaza. presstv.ir Iran's president says the entire world has been enraged by the Israeli regime and the United States' atrocities against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-20). Haniyeh says resistance stands 'strong, resolute' as Israel says ready for ceasefire. presstv.ir The head of Hamas' political bureau says the Palestinian resistance has stood "firm on the battlefield" despite two and a half months of Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Resistance strikes down US plot to secure Israel's control over region: Islamic Jihad. presstv.ir A senior official of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad says the movement has struck down Washington's plans to secure the occupying regime's control over the region.
(2023-12-20). Displaced Palestinians face heavy rains. presstv.ir Another phase of the current catastrophe that the displaced Palestinians, who are taking shelter in the yards of the al-Aqsa martyr's hospital in Deir al-Balah City, are going through is coping with the heavy rain that has hit the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-20). 'Gaza war not only rights violation, but obliteration of mankind; US rights claims bogus'. presstv.ir What is happening in Gaza is an "annihilation of human existence" enabled by Washington, says Iran's deputy foreign minister for political affairs.
(2023-12-20). 71% of Gazans suffer from extreme hunger as Israel wields 'weapon of starvation'. presstv.ir A rights group finds that 71 percent of Gaza residents suffer from extreme hunger due to Israel's devastating war on the Palestinian territory.
(2023-12-20). Journalists Under Fire: Mustafa al Sawaf, veteran Palestinian editor and analyst. presstv.ir Almost 100 Palestinian journalists have been killed by the Israeli regime forces in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, including veteran Palestinian editor and analyst Mustafa al Sawaf.
(2023-12-20). Destruction at northern Gaza hospital after Israeli raid. presstv.ir Israeli tanks and troops withdrew from a hospital in northern Gaza on Saturday.
(2023-12-20). New York City protesters demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. presstv.ir Protesters in New York rally in solidarity with Palestinians to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Pro-Palestine demonstrators rally in Australia's Melbourne to demand Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Thousands march in Melbourne to express solidarity with Palestinians and demand Gaza ceasefire.
(2023-12-20). 'Jews for Palestine' holds rally in Brooklyn, demanding Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir The 'Jews for Palestine' holds a rally in Brooklyn, calling for ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Displaced inside prison: UNRWA says 1.9m Gazans forced out of homes by war. presstv.ir The UN Palestinian refugee agency says since the start of the Israeli aggression on Gaza in early October almost 1.9 million have been internally displaced.
(2023-12-20). 40 killed in Israeli strikes on Rafah, Jabalia as Gaza death toll nears 20,000. presstv.ir At least 40 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip in fresh Israeli air raids on residential buildings across the besieged territory.
(2023-12-20). Disease could kill more children in Gaza than Israeli bombings: UN. presstv.ir A senior UN official says a ceasefire must be put in place in Gaza otherwise disease-deaths could outnumber bombing-deaths in the besieged Palestinian territory.
(2023-12-20). Exclusive: Hamas says resolve to fight Israel outweighs its missiles. presstv.ir A senior Hamas official says Operation Al-Aqsa Storm was meant to show the world that ignoring the rights of the Palestinian people will affect international stability.
(2023-12-20). Red Cross chief says humanitarian situation in Gaza 'untenable'. presstv.ir Red Cross chief says hospitals are among the prime targets of Israeli bombings and shelling in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Funeral held for five Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp. presstv.ir People in the West Bank hold a funeral for five Palestinians killed in an Israeli raid on the Nur Shams refugee camp.
(2023-12-20). Junior doctors in England launch fresh strike over pay dispute. presstv.ir Junior doctors in England stage a strike in the run-up to Christmas in an attempt to force the government to make a fresh effort to improve their pay and working conditions.
(2023-12-20). US, allies mull striking Yemen; UAE, Saudis divided over support. presstv.ir The US and its allies are reportedly considering military strikes against Yemen in support of Israel.
(2023-12-20). Russian official says apartment complex on fire after Ukraine's shelling in Donetsk. presstv.ir An official in Russian-controlled Donetsk says Ukraine fired shells that hit an apartment complex in Donetsk city on Tuesday.
(2023-12-20). Iran condemns Swedish verdict against Nouri as 'fundamentally unacceptable'. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Ministry vehemently condemns as "fundamentally unacceptable" a Swedish court's verdict against Hamid Nouri.
(2023-12-20). 'Israel complicity in passing anti-Iran resolution, political scandal for West'. presstv.ir Iran strongly condemns Israel's complicity in drafting and approving the human rights resolution against the Islamic Republic, saying the move is nothing but a big political and moral scandal for Western countries.
(2023-12-20). Sweden's verdict on Nouri 'unfair', only acquittal acceptable: Iran. presstv.ir Iran's Judiciary says a Swedish court's verdict against Hamid Nouri, a former Iranian Judiciary official who has been illegally imprisoned in Sweden, is unfair and that no ruling but the exoneration of the 62-year-old will be acceptable.
(2023-12-20). Hundreds evacuated as flash floods hit northeastern Australia. presstv.ir Hundreds evacuated as flood disaster unfolds in northeastern Australia.
(2023-12-20). Hundreds of farmers, tractors descend on Berlin to protest planned subsidy cuts. presstv.ir Thousands of angry German farmers with hundreds of tractors descend on Berlin to protest against planned subsidy cuts for agricultural diesel and the road tax for farming vehicles.
(2023-12-20). Yemen says will turn Red Sea into 'graveyard' after US announces maritime coalition. presstv.ir Yemen's defense minister has denounced the formation of a US-led maritime task force in the Red Sea to protect the passage of merchant vessels bound for the Israeli-occupied territories.
(2023-12-20). Jailed Without Charge: Nael Barghouti, 64-year-old Palestinian in jail for 42 years. presstv.ir Nael Saleh al-Barghouti, 64, a Palestinian from the occupied Ramallah has been languishing in different Israeli jails for more than 42 years now on trumped-up charges.
(2023-12-20). At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake. presstv.ir At least 118 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China.
(2023-12-20). Elon Musk's tumultuous love affair with Israel. presstv.ir Upon purchasing Twitter, as it was known at the time, Elon Musk promised to restore free speech to the platform; however, the Zionist lobby is attempting to force Musk to reinstitute censorship of commentary on Palestine.
(2023-12-20). Swedish court upholds life sentence given to ex-Iranian official. presstv.ir A Swedish appeals court upholds a controversial life sentence given to a former Iranian official.
(2023-12-20). Dec 20, 2023. sitrepworld.info Arise Donbass! (–í—Å—Ç–∞–≤–∞–π –î–æ–Ω–±–∞—Å—Å!) Donetsk 'Tis the Season for War, by Bill Astore No Plan B: The Western Elites Didn't Plan for China, Russia and Iran Remaining Independent, by Roger Boyd Yuri Bezmenov: Interview with NS Lyons, author of The Upheaval, about "The China Convergence" The Terror Watchlist Prepared the Way to Tyranny, by Paul Craig Roberts Is neoliberalism really dead? Or does it live on like a zombie? V…
english.wafa.ps (2023-12-19). UN Security Council postpones to Wednesday vote on UAE resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in GazaThe UN Security Council postponed to tomorrow, Wednesday, voting on a resolution drafted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. | | On December 8th, despite immense efforts by the Secretary-General and invoking Article 99 of the UN Charter, which grants him the responsibility to "bring to the attention" of the Security Council any matter that in his opinion may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security, US vetoed a resolution urging for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-19). Going Mask-Off About The Two-State Solution Lie. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2023-12-19). Despite Biden's claims, Gaza health ministry death toll is accurate, say peer-reviewed scientific studies. geopoliticaleconomy.com US President Biden criticized Gaza's health ministry, but its statistics on Israel's killings of Palestinians are accurate, according to peer-reviewed articles in top medical journal The Lancet.
(2023-12-19). When genocide is no longer genocide. mronline.org 
Some of Israel's defenders want to do away with the concept of genocide in hopes of washing away its war crimes. Any redefinition would allow the U.S. to disappear the many genocides it has committed domestically and internationally.
(2023-12-19). The student movement for Palestine under attack in the US. peoplesdispatch.org On December 5, the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania were grilled in a congressional hearing relating to alleged instances of calls for the genocide of Jewish people—instances which were, in reality, Palestine solidarity protests led and organized by students. The fallout from this hearing, in which the Presidents were repeatedly pressured by right-wing Congress members to denounce pro-Palestine students, has led to the resignation of one President and escalating calls for the resignation of the other two by pro-Israel conservatives. The hearing also illustrated the repeated att…
(2023-12-19). Why Latin America and the Caribbean stand with Palestine: Israel viewed as U.S. proxy. mronline.org 
The countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, with a few notable exceptions, have been critical of Israel's ongoing campaign of genocide in Gaza. Perhaps more than any other region, they have expressed their solidarity with Palestine. Most recognize that the partnership between U.S. imperialism and Israeli Zionism applies not only to Palestine, but also …
(2023-12-19). AmericaFest 2023: Republicans embrace genocide in Gaza, fascism in America. wsws.org The far-right political conference featured dozens of Republican politicians, right-wing commentators, and other fascists, virtually all of whom embraced Trump's "stolen election," the antisemitic "Great Replacement Theory" and the genocide in Gaza.
(2023-12-19). Genocide in Gaza: Baerbock and Cameron back Netanyahu. wsws.org By a "permanent ceasefire," the two foreign ministers mean a peace on the bones of the Palestinians, a truce in the cemetery.
(2023-12-19). The Israeli state's fascist ideology and the genocide in Gaza. wsws.org This lecture was given by World Socialist Web Site International Editorial Board Chairman David North at Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany.
(2023-12-19). SEP (Australia) holds speakout to promote meeting tomorrow in Sydney opposing Gaza genocide. wsws.org The meeting will discuss the need for a political struggle against the Labor government, which has backed the genocide, and the entire capitalist system that is responsible.
(2023-12-19). Joint meeting of US educators and students resolves to mobilize the working class to stop the genocide against Gaza. wsws.org The meeting was sponsored by the International Youth and Students for Social Equality and the Educators Rank-and-File Safety Committee in the US.
(2023-12-19). PFLP calls for weekly global strikes on Mondays. iacenter.org December 18, 2023 The following statement was posted on X (formerly Twitter) by the Axis of Resistance on Dec. 17, 2023. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine calls for participation in the global strike, which was called for by forces in solidarity with our oppressed and struggling people for their freedom. The strike is scheduled for every Monday until the cessation of the aggression and genocide against our people. The Front invites labor unions, professional associations, progressive forces, and supporters of our people around the world to engage in every possible effort to make this strike succes…
(2023-12-19). The Death Of Israel. popularresistance.org Israel will appear triumphant after it finishes its genocidal campaign in Gaza and the West Bank. Backed by the United States, it will achieve its demented goal. Its murderous rampages and genocidal violence will exterminate or ethnically cleanse Palestinians. Its dream of a state exclusively for Jews, with any Palestinians who remain stripped of basic rights, will be realized. It will revel in its blood-soaked victory. It will celebrate its war criminals. Its genocide will be erased from public consciousness and tossed into Israel's huge black hole of historical amnesia. Those with a conscience in Israel will be…
(2023-12-19). Boycott Switzerland, The Partner In Genocide! popularresistance.org At a time when Israel's genocidal war on Gaza is increasingly met with international condemnation, the world has started to take action to halt the daily massacres against Palestinian civilians in Gaza, most recently with the near-unanimous adoption of a UN General Assembly resolution calling for a ceasefire. Still, some international actors have not been fulfilling their roles and obligations, chief among them Switzerland, which has violated its own commitment to neutrality by firmly taking a proactive stand on the side of the perpetrators. | On this account, on December 9, coinciding with the International Day…
(2023-12-19). Amazon Construction Site Disrupted by Pro-Palestine Activists in Central Point, Oregon. itsgoingdown.org 
Report back on solidarity action against Amazon in solidarity those in occupied Palestine. In Southern Oregon, anti-genocide activists disrupted work at an Amazon-owned construction site in solidarity with Palestine this morning. With messages of "Free Palestine," "Amazon Profits Off Genocide," and "Los Pueblos Unidos Jamás Serán Vencidos" the activists entered the construction site on Table…
(2023-12-19). Demanding Gaza Ceasefire and Migrant Rights, More Than 80 Groups Descend on DC. truthout.org Activists from more than 80 advocacy groups took to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday to protest what they called the Israeli genocide in Palestine and "cruel" immigration policies here in the United States. The demonstrators demanded a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, an end to American military aid for Israel, and protection for migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. |
(2023-12-19). Lacey, WA: Report Back from 'Blockade the Genocide' Action. itsgoingdown.org 
Report back on blockade of Amazon distribution center for their role in support the ongoing genocide in Palestine. Originally posted to Puget Sound Anarchists. On Sunday, December 17th a group of around 50 people gathered to answer an anonymous call to "Blockade The Genocide." It was a group greatly varied in its participants, young and…
(2023-12-19). Gaza humanitarian crisis "absolutely unprecedented and staggering" — Day 72. israelpalestinenews.org Palestinian journalists under fire; Archbishop of Westminster weighs in on "cold-blooded killing" of Catholic women in Gaza; Gaza detainees' situation looks dire; Gaza hospitals struggling; starvation as a "weapon"; environmental disaster; declaration on genocide…
(2023-12-19). Civilians sheltering inside a Gaza school killed execution-style. aljazeera.com Witnesses describe scenes of execution-style killings from inside northern Gaza school.
(2023-12-19). A last day in the life of a mother from Gaza. mronline.org 
It was the 37th morning of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, when Hana, 39, woke up and started acting in an unusual manner.
(2023-12-19). Lloyd Austin Visits Israel, Vows Continued Support for Gaza Slaughter. news.antiwar.com Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with Israeli officials in Tel Aviv on Monday and vowed continued US military support for the Israeli onslaught on Gaza despite the massive civilian casualty rate. In a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Austin said the US "commitment to Israel is unshakeable," according to The Times of …
(2023-12-19). US Formally Launches Red Sea Military Operation in Response to Houthi Attacks. news.antiwar.com The US has formally announced the launch of a new military operation in the Red Sea aimed at responding to attacks on commercial shipping by Yemen's Houthis that started in response to the brutal Israeli assault on Gaza. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced the initiative, dubbed Operation Prosperity Guardian, while on a trip to …
(2023-12-19). Palestinian and international networks demand Israel release hospital director Dr. Ahmed Muhanna. peoplesdispatch.org Al Awda Association and the People's Health Movement launched a campaign for the release of Dr. Ahmed Muhanna, director of Al-Awda Hospital in northern Gaza…
(2023-12-19). NYC transit hubs grind to a halt as protests for Gaza cease-fire sweep the city. nationofchange.org NYC's transit hubs became stages for impassioned pleas for peace in Gaza, as protesters demand action amidst a rising death toll and global reactions.
(2023-12-19). Pope condemns attacks on civilians in Gaza: 'It is war; it is terrorism'. mronline.org 
Pope Francis launches a heartfelt appeal for an end to the "terrorism" of war, and condemns an Israeli military attack on Gaza's Holy Family Catholic Parish, which killed two Christian women and destroyed a convent of the Missionaries of Charity.
(2023-12-19). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 74: Hamas tells Israel it 'arrived too late' to tunnel; forces arrest doctors at Al-Awdeh Hospital. mondoweiss.net 
UN official says Gaza may need a special tribunal to investigate Israel's atrocities. An Israeli official claims there are "no churches, no Christians" in Gaza, and Doctors Without Borders warn of increased attacks on healthcare centers in Jenin.
(2023-12-19). Palestinian American Woman Tries to Save Family in Gaza After Her Mom Dies Awaiting Evacuation. democracynow.org 
As the Biden administration faces accusations of being too slow to help Palestinian Americans and their families trapped in Gaza, we speak with Narmin Abushaban in Detroit whose mother died from lack of medical care while waiting to leave Gaza. She is working now to rescue the rest of her family members. This comes as calls grow for the U.S. to grant temporary protected status (TPS) to Palestinians already in the United States. We are also joined by civil rights attorney Sophia Akbar to discuss a lawsuit accusing the Biden administration of violating the constitutional rights of Palestinian Americans by withholdi…
(2023-12-19). "Beyond Our Imagination": Journalist Describes Total Destruction, with Fellow Gazans Buried Alive. democracynow.org 
We are joined in Cairo by Fadi Abu Shammalah, the head of Gaza's General Union of Cultural Centers, who describes the inhumane conditions he was able to escape in Gaza. "Every city in the Gaza Strip is beyond our imagination," says Abu Shammalah. He notes that in just the last 36 hours, at least 170 civilians were killed. "Witnesses say that the Israeli bulldozers buried the injured people in Kamal Adwan Hospital. They buried them while they are alive," says Abu Shammalah. "They were still alive. They killed and they buried them." He calls this a war on Palestinian civili…
(2023-12-19). Israel's War on Children: Fadi Abu Shammalah on Horrific Ordeal Facing Kids in Gaza, Including His Own. democracynow.org 
In Part 2 of our interview with Fadi Abu Shammalah, the head of Gaza's General Union of Cultural Centers, he describes how his three children were finally able to flee to Cairo this morning. He is now working to secure safe passage for more than a dozen family members still stuck behind the blockade. "The international community are silent. And a lot of them are supporting it," Abu Shammalah says.
(2023-12-19). Headlines for December 19, 2023. democracynow.org Israeli Strikes on Jabaliya and Rafah Kill Dozens, Pushing Gaza Death Toll Toward 20,000, Palestinian Journalists Adel Zorob, Abdullah Alwan and Haneen Al-Qashtan Killed by Israeli Strikes, In Tel Aviv, Pentagon Chief Calls U.S.-Israel Ties "Unshakable," Pledges More Arms for Israel, U.N. Security Council Delays Vote on Gaza Ceasefire Resolution After U.S. Delegation Objects, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs SB4, Making It a Crime to Enter the U.S. Outside Ports of Entry, Egypt's el-Sisi Claims Victory in Presidential Election After Barring and Intimidating Opponents, Pope Francis Allows Priests to…
(2023-12-19). Yemeni movement's solidarity with Palestine. iacenter.org December 18, 2023 Below is a statement by Ansarallah (called the Houthi movement in the imperialist media) spokesperson, Mohammed Abdul Salam, which was posted on Resistance News Network on Dec. 16. The accompanying news is that the largest shipping company in the world, the Swiss-Italian MSC, has decided to cease all shipments in the Red Sea in response to the operations of the Yemeni Armed Forces targeting any ship headed to the Zionist entity's Eilat port in southern occupied Palestine until the siege of Gaza is lifted. This port has been temporarily closed. According to Israel National News, maritime shipping…
(2023-12-19). Cries for help . electronicintifada.net People in Gaza are trying to reach the world through social media.
(2023-12-19). Shadows of the living dead. electronicintifada.net A new poem from Gaza.
(2023-12-19). CNN anchor lies repeatedly about Israeli deaths of 7 October. electronicintifada.net Dana Bash is promoting Gaza onslaught and anti-Palestinian hate with erroneous information and propaganda.
(2023-12-19). CNN anchor lies repeatedly about Israeli deaths on 7 October. electronicintifada.net Dana Bash is promoting Gaza onslaught and anti-Palestinian hate with erroneous information and propaganda.
(2023-12-19). BP, Evergreen Suspend Red Sea Tanker Traffic; Yemen Continues Attacks. popularresistance.org BP said it will pause all its tanker traffic through the Red Sea following an escalation of attacks on commercial shipping by Yemen's Ansarallah resistance movement in response to Israel's brutal bombing campaign in Gaza. | "In light of the deteriorating security situation for shipping in the Red Sea, BP has decided to temporarily pause all transits through the Red Sea," the company said in a statement on 18 December. | Similarly, Taiwanese container shipping line Evergreen said on Monday that it has decided to temporarily stop accepting Israeli cargo and instructed its container ships to suspend navigation throu…
(2023-12-19). Euro-Med Monitor: Investigate Reports 'Israel' Burying Victims Alive. popularresistance.org The human rights organization Euro-Med Monitor has urged to probe Israeli war crimes after reports of Palestinian civilians buried alive at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. | In a report published on Saturday, the Geneva-based group said that "an independent international investigation must be opened into these reports." | According to Euro-Med Monitor, "Israeli army bulldozers drove into the hospital (on Saturday) morning and destroyed its southern section, leaving behind massive destruction following several days of non-stop attacks and siege."
(2023-12-19). UK: Labour Muslim Network pressures Starmer to cut ties with Israeli ambassador. middleeasteye.net 
UK: Labour Muslim Network pressures Starmer to cut ties with Israeli ambassador | Starmer urged to take 'no further engagements' with Tzipi Hotovely, after she said her country would not accept a two-state solution when the war in Gaza ends | Tue, 12/19/2023 – 15: 03 | Keir Starmer at the funeral service of former British Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedra…
(2023-12-19). Israel-Palestine war: A brief history of refugee camps in Gaza. middleeasteye.net 
Israel-Palestine war: A brief history of refugee camps in Gaza | Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have spent decades living in the crowded camps, stoking generations of anger and resistance | Tue, 12/19/2023 – 10: 42 | Palestinian refugees queue for food distributed by Unrwa at a camp in Gaza, 9 November 1956 (AFP/Rene Jarland) | Attacks on refugee camps have become commonplace in Ga…
(2023-12-19). Calls Grow to Grant Temporary Protected Status to Palestinians Already in the US. truthout.org As the Biden administration faces accusations of being too slow to help Palestinian Americans and their families trapped in Gaza, we speak with Narmin Abushaban in Detroit whose mother died from lack of medical care while waiting to leave Gaza. She is working now to rescue the rest of her family members. This comes as calls grow for the U.S. to grant temporary protected status (TPS) to… |
(2023-12-19). Witnessing Palestine: Noura Erakat on the collective trauma of Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
Noura Erakat joins Frank Barat to talk about the collective trauma the world is experiencing as Israel carries out genocidal attacks on Gaza.
(2023-12-19). New UN Security Council Ceasefire Resolution Delayed as US Aims to Weaken It. truthout.org The United Nations Security Council on Monday delayed an expected vote on a new Gaza cease-fire resolution as the U.S. worked to weaken the measure's language, objecting to the proposed call for an "urgent and sustainable cessation of hostilities." Unnamed diplomats told The Associated Press that the wording will likely be changed to call for a "suspension" of hostilities or some other watered… |
(2023-12-19). War on Gaza: Half of young Americans think Israel intentionally kills civilians, survey says. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Half of young Americans think Israel intentionally kills civilians, survey says | Three-quarters of Americans aged 18-29 say Israel not doing enough to prevent civilian casualties, according to New York Times poll | Tue, 12/19/2023 – 17: 38 | Demonstrators chant slogans as they march in support of Palestinians in Denver, Colorado, on 5 November 2023 (Jason Connolly/AFP) | Forty-eight percen…
(2023-12-19). War on Gaza: Important archaeological site 'mostly destroyed' by Israeli invasion. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Important archaeological site 'mostly destroyed' by Israeli invasion | New report suggests excavations of discoveries dating back to the Iron Age have been seriously harmed by Israeli actions in Gaza | Tue, 12/19/2023 – 15: 43 | Satellite imagery showing archaeological sites in Gaza that were damaged by Israel's invasion (Forensic Architecture) | One of Gaza's most important archaeological…
(2023-12-19). Poll: Nearly three quarters of young voters oppose Biden's Gaza policy. mondoweiss.net 
A new poll found that nearly three quarters of voters aged 18-29 oppose the Biden administration's Gaza policy.
(2023-12-19). Will The US Save Israel From Itself? thelastamericanvagabond.com It is becoming increasingly obvious that the only way there can be an end to the genocidal war in Gaza, is through the collapse of the current Israeli government and a solution to all outstanding issues via dialogue. Yet, the coalition headed by Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has other plans. Will the US finally
(2023-12-19). The United States Of War, The Plan For New Gaza Israeli Settlements & Palestinians Buried Alive. 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 (12/18/23). 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
(2023-12-19). Gaza death toll surpasses 19,400 since Oct 7. muslimmirror.com Gaza : Since the Israel-Hamas war broke out on October 7, at least 19,453 Palestinians have died in Gaza as of Tuesday, the Ministry of Health in the besieged enclave said. According to the Ministry, 70 per cent of the overall fatalities include women and children. Also, a total of 52,286 Palestinians have been injured, …
(2023-12-19). President Erdogan reminds US of historical responsibility to stop Israeli attacks on Gaza. muslimmirror.com ISTANBUL : Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that he reminded the US of its historical responsibility to stop Israel's attacks on Gaza. "During a meeting with (US President Joe) Biden, I reminded the US of its historical responsibility. How can the world shout louder about the need to stop Israel," Erdogan told …
(2023-12-19). War on Gaza: Give peace a chance. muslimmirror.com By Salman Sultan Way back in mid twentieth century (in the sixties) leader of the famous group 'Beatles', John Lennon immortalized the words 'Give peace a chance' in a song. Official web site of John Lennon describes him as 'Artist, musician, poet, peace activist & philosopher' who wondered "Imagine all the people living life in …
(2023-12-19). Families of Israeli captives in Gaza hold protests in Tel Aviv: Zionist media. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-19). Sirens sounded in Gaza enclave: Israeli media. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-19). Al-Quds Brigades: Our fighters killed or injured 7 Israeli soldiers during fierce clashes in Shujaiah neighborhood, eastern Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-19). Hezbollah Continues Striking Israeli Border Sites. english.almanar.com.lb 
In support to our steadfast Palestinian people in Gaza and in solidarity with their brave and honorable resistance, Hezbollah continued on Monday striking the various Israeli occupation sites near Lebanon border. In this context, the Islamic Resistance announced, in a statement, targeting Al-Mutela site at 11: 05 AM on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, with appropriate weapons …
(2023-12-19). Hamas Unveils Video Showing Continued Captivity of Three Elderly Hostages in Gaza. themedialine.org 
(2023-12-19). Strategic Summit Unfolds as US Defense Leader Visits Israel to Chart New Course for Gaza Conflict. themedialine.org 
(2023-12-19). Gaza: 124 Palestinians killed in last 24 hours by Israeli airstrikes. muslimnews.co.uk Palestine, (Agencies): 124 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli indiscriminate bombings in Gaza in the last 24 hours, according to Palestinian Health ministry. Dozens of people have been killed in Israeli air strikes on the Rafah district in the far south of the Gaza Strip, where hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have sought refuge …
(2023-12-19). "Doctors are stepping over bodies of dead children to treat other children who will die anyway" —Day 73. israelpalestinenews.org Sanders resolution could begin the march toward accountability in Israel; devastating Gaza hospital news; another journalist killed; what really happened on October 7th — in Israelis' words; widespread starvation; blood money for Israel, and more…
(2023-12-19). Israel Faces Gaza Ceasefire Calls, US Vows More Arms. latintimes.com Israel faced another round of global pressure on Tuesday for a ceasefire in Gaza with a new UN vote and fresh Western diplomatic efforts, although the United States vowed to continue arming its ally.
(2023-12-19). Yemen Rebels Vow To Keep Up Red Sea Attacks Despite New Task Force. latintimes.com Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said Tuesday they would not halt attacks on Red Sea shipping in solidarity with Gaza despite the announcement by the United States of a new maritime protection force.
(2023-12-19). The US encourages targeted assassinations to bolster Israel's impunity. thealtworld.com Israel has long made it a mission to use targeted assassinations to kill Hamas leaders in Gaza and abroad. In context of the latest Israeli bombing of the enclave, which Israel allegedly initiated to wipe out Hamas despite proof to the contrary, the US is now According to US Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin, the shift would be "transitioning to the next phase of operations". A pr…
(2023-12-19). 'No one's going anywhere': Peace forces see intertwined Israeli and Palestinian futures. peoplesworld.org 
"Seven million Palestinians and seven million Israeli Jews are not going anywhere," declared Alon-Lee Green, a Jewish Israeli of Standing Together. Despite the current war and the anti-Arab, apartheid-like, and ethnic cleansing policies of the extreme-right Netanyahu government, the two peoples live in the same geographic space. "Our futures are intertwined," says Green. Green and …
(2023-12-19). World faces days of "moral decay" as Israel bulldozes hospital grounds, detains more doctors. peoplesdispatch.org
(2023-12-19). IMSS-Bienestar health federalization plan advances in Mexico. plenglish.com This was informed by the director of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) Zoé Robledo -who is in charge of this plan- at the morning press conference held at the National Palace of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, dedicated as every other Tuesday to the subject of health. | The expert said that the progress of the plan for the care of Mexicans without social security is remarkable, which includes the hiring of national and foreign general practitioners, specialists and nurses, mainly Cubans, and an increase in the 23 states of census beds with a perfect control of how many in each hospital and heal…
(2023-12-19). Our stories matter. electronicintifada.net My aunt Fadwa, shot by an Israeli sniper, died alone in the hospital.
(2023-12-19). Jurist and law educator Jiang Ping dies age 94. ecns.cn Jiang Ping, a well-known Chinese jurist and law educator, died at the age of 94 on Tuesday at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing, media outlet ThePaper.cn reported.
(2023-12-19). Kawempe Hospital registers decline in maternal deaths. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kawempe National Maternal Hospital is witnessing a noteworthy decrease in avoidable maternal and neonatal deaths, thanks to corporate support received from various companies as part of Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. During the reception of essential utility commodities from Stanbic and its partners, Dr. Emmanuel Byaruhanga, the hospital's executive director …
(2023-12-19). Hospital Characteristics Associated With Social Needs Activities in the US. jamanetwork.com This study assesses what hospital characteristics, including hospital participation in payment and delivery reform, are associated with activities related to health-related social needs.
(2023-12-19). Impact of AI in the Diagnosis of Hospitalized Patients. jamanetwork.com This randomized clinical vignette study examines whether providing AI explanations to biased AI models enhances clinician diagnostic accuracy.
(2023-12-19). Hezbollah fighters strike Al-Mutela site with appropriate weapons, resulting in confirmed injuries: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-19). BRICS Expansion and Economic Fairness in Focus. infobrics.org Policy makers and experts from several countries speaking at the Doha Forum 2023 highlighted the potential of the BRICS group to establish trade and investment alliances, fostering economic and social development in a multipolar world…
(2023-12-19). The Deadly Influence Of The Military Industrial Complex At COP28. popularresistance.org We hear about the growing influence of fossil fuel, nuclear and Big Agriculture corporations over the United Nations' Conference of Parties (COP) meetings, but hardly anything about the presence of weapons makers and NATO leaders. Clearing the FOG speaks with Canadian environmental lawyer and peace activist Tamara Lorincz, who reports about the meetings and outcomes of the recently-concluded COP28. She is part of an organizing effort to highlight the carbon footprint of Western militaries and the significant contributions of NATO countries to the climate crisis. Lorincz points out the great discrepancies between…
(2023-12-19). North Korea's Kim Warns Washington As Biggest ICBM Launched. latintimes.com North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to accelerate his country's nuclear build-up and warned Washington against making a "wrong decision" after overseeing the launch of the country's most powerful ballistic missile, state media said Tuesday.
(2023-12-19). Germany to Permanently Deploy 4,800 Troops in Lithuania. news.antiwar.com Germany is set to permanently station 4,800 troops in Lithuania as part of NATO's military buildup in Eastern Europe aimed at Russia. Lithuania shares a border with Kaliningrad, the Russian oblast on the Baltic Sea that's separated from the Russian mainland. Germany already leads a NATO deployment in Lithuania with 1,000 troops, but an agreement …
(2023-12-19). Former Ukrainian PM insists on Kiev joining NATO. infobrics.org According to former Prime Minister Yatsenyuk, Ukraine's entry into the Western military bloc would be the best way to put pressure on Russia.
(2023-12-19). US Senate looks to end last of abortion-related military promotion blockade. devdiscourse.com The U.S. Senate will confirm this month the last of hundreds of military promotions held up for much of the year over a senator's protest of the Pentagon's payment of abortion-related travel costs, Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday.
(2023-12-19). Judge Rules Assange Visitors May Sue CIA For Allegedly Violating Privacy. thedissenter.org 
Support independent journalism on press freedom, whistleblowers, and government secrecy. A federal judge ruled that four American attorneys and journalists, who visited WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange while he was in the Ecuador embassy in London, may sue the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for their role in the alleged copying of the contents of their electronic devices.The Americans sufficiently alleged that the CIA and CIA Director Mike Pompeo—through the Spanish security comp…
(2023-12-19). US Jury Orders Monsanto To Pay $857m Over Chemicals In School. latintimes.com A US jury on Monday ordered chemical company Monsanto to pay $857 million to seven people at a school in the western state of Washington who said they were sickened by chemicals leaking from light fittings.
(2023-12-19). China Pushes Northern Sea Route Transit Cargo to New Record. infobrics.org
(2023-12-19). Twenty More Countries Have Applied to Join BRICS. infobrics.org
(2023-12-19). Ukraine's intelligence chief admits there are no more troops without forced mobilisation. infobrics.org Pregnancy is the only guaranteed way women can avoid conscription into the Ukrainian military.
(2023-12-19). Will political West transfer $300 billion of stolen Russian assets to Kiev regime. infobrics.org The political West is trying to hurt Russia by not only stealing its reserves, but also illegally transferring them to the Neo-Nazi junta. The obvious goal is to "adequately" substitute US funding that is now virtually guaranteed to run out thanks to the peculiarities of America's political system, as the growing GOP-DNC divide turns into an even bigger headache for Kiev.
(2023-12-19). Sudan: RSF captures Wad Madani, second biggest city in country. middleeasteye.net 
Sudan: RSF captures Wad Madani, second biggest city in country | The paramilitary continues offensive against army in el-Gezira state, sending thousands of civilians fleeing | Tue, 12/19/2023 – 10: 38 | People displaced by the conflict in Sudan flee Wad Madani, the capital of el-Gezira state, heading to Gadaref state, 16 December 2023 (AFP) | The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has seized Wad Ma…
(2023-12-19). Crisis Unfolds: Rebels Take Control of Sudan's Second-Largest City, Endangering Thousands of Refugees. themedialine.org 
(2023-12-19). Texas anti-immigrant bill threatens to unleash racist police state terror. liberationnews.org 
We must once again remind Texas and the U.S. government that this state and this country will not run without immigrants — immigrant communities are here to stay, and we will fight back!
(2023-12-19). Rights Groups Sue Texas to Block New Law That Targets Migrants. truthout.org Immigrant rights organizations have sued Texas after Gov. Greg Abbott approved one of the strictest state immigration enforcement laws, which authorizes police to arrest immigrants suspected of crossing the border illegally. In their lawsuit, the American Civil Liberties Union and the Texas Civil Rights Project claim that Senate Bill 4, which Abbott signed on Monday and is scheduled to take effect… |
(2023-12-19). The Desperate Need for Migrant Aid in Arizona. progressive.org In Sasabe, a remote town along the border, thousands of migrants have been arriving daily, highlighting the distance between on-the-ground reality and federal policy.
(2023-12-19). Florida State Guard Unit Tasked With Intercepting Migrants Received Arms Training. latintimes.com The DeSantis administration identified an "immediate and emergent need for specially trained personnel" to address the influx of migrants…
(2023-12-19). SB 4: Civil Rights Groups Sue Texas Over Law Allowing Police to Arrest and Deport Migrants. latintimes.com The organizations claim that the law, which was passed yesterday and is set to go into effect in March, is unconstitutional and preempted by federal law…
(2023-12-19). Market Functionality Assessment on Bhasan Char, Bangladesh: Fostering Growth in the Embryonic Market for Rohingya Refugee Resilience (September 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-19). UNHCR Bangladesh Operational Update, November 2023. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-19). Rejection reactions in France to the immigration bill. plenglish.com Paris, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Progressive sectors of French society reacted today with discomfort and denunciation of the agreement reached between the government and the conservatives on an immigration bill, which the Senate and the National Assembly will vote on.
(2023-12-19). UK Prime Minister Sunak joins hands with Italy's Meloni over immigration at far-right rally. wsws.org Sunak paid Meloni the highest compliment a Tory is capable of giving, comparing her with Margaret Thatcher, who also set out to "revive her country both domestically and on the international stage" and "never shied away from the hard choices and the big issues."
(2023-12-19). Klaus Schwab wants to stop the retreat of globalisation and global governance with a new form of globalisation and global governance. expose-news.com Klaus Schwab and Thierry Malleret's book 'Covid-19: The Great Reset' identified "the global governance free fall" as an existential challenge and if we do not collaborate "we are doomed." "Nation states make …
(2023-12-19). 2023 In Review: Big Strikes, Bigger Gains. popularresistance.org Strikes and threats of strikes extracted contracts ranging from good to excellent from employers across the country this year. Half a million U.S. workers walked out—machinists, teachers, baristas, nurses, hotel housekeepers, and auto workers—with much of the motion coming from unions led by reformers. | The year started out with a squeaker of an election victory that turned out to be momentous. In late 2022, the Members United slate swept most top offices at the Auto Workers (UAW) on a platform of "No Concessions, No Corruption, No Tiers." March saw a presidential runoff pitting the old guard incumbe…
(2023-12-19). Federal Judge Halts Removal of Confederate Statue at Arlington National Cemetery. truthout.org A federal judge has blocked the removal of a Confederate statue at Arlington National Cemetery which depicts enslaved people, prior to and during the Civil War, as being content and devoted to their enslavers. The statue, which is called the Confederate Memorial, was erected in Virginia in 1914 and features a female figure standing atop a 32-foot tall pedestal with an olive leaf crown. |
(2023-12-19). Junior doctors resume strikes in England: For a joint offensive of NHS workers against below inflation pay deals! wsws.org The extended walkouts testify to the determination of the BMA's junior members to win a 35 percent "pay restoration" increase. By the end of the January action, assuming it goes ahead, the doctors will have taken 34 days of action.
(2023-12-19). The Quebec public sector workers' struggle and the fight against imperialist war. wsws.org Workers in Quebec and the rest of Canada have no interest in being used as cannon fodder to strengthen corporate Canada's position against its rivals on the global stage.
(2023-12-19). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Strikes are spreading in Argentina over "structural adjustments" announced by President Millei while sugar refinery workers in Vancouver are continuing a walkout against Rogers Sugar that has caused shortages.
(2023-12-19). Giuliani Slapped With New Lawsuit From Election Workers Who Won Defamation Suit. truthout.org Two former Georgia election workers who successfully sued Rudy Giuliani for defamation over his false claims of election fraud are suing him again, alleging that he is continuing to use the very same rhetoric and errant assertions that led to their initial lawsuit. Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, two election workers in Georgia who are also mother and daughter, won the defamation suit against… |
(2023-12-19). Progress in the results of the strike of the workers of the large Californian hotels. pressenza.com Since the 4th of July holiday weekend, around sixty large hotels in Southern California, and especially in Los Angeles, have been affected by extensive strikes, mobile pickets and demonstrations. | 32,000 workers (room maids, cooks, dishwashers, bartenders and receptionists) are trying to renew their employment contracts which expired on June 30th. | They ask for an increase of 11 dollars in hourly wages over the course of the three-year contract (5 dollars/hour from the signing of the agreement), improvement of health care and pension benefits, reduction of workloads, possibility of access to work for people who…
(2023-12-19). At Least 116 Dead In Northwest China Earthquake. latintimes.com At least 116 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China, state media reported Tuesday, as rescue workers raced to start digging through rubble in freezing conditions.
(2023-12-19). More than 2,000 mine workers extend underground protest into second day in South Africa. devdiscourse.com More than 2,000 workers remained underground for a second day on Tuesday in a protest over pay and benefits at a platinum mine in South Africa.
(2023-12-19). Labour leftists looking for a win should embrace the big green elephant in the room. thecanary.co
(2023-12-19). Strikes erupt after the formation of new PSOE-Sumar government. wsws.org Over 30 different sectors including healthcare, education, transport, fire services, logistics, mining, oil, aeronautics, metalworks, auxiliary car industries and sanitation, among others, are affected.
(2023-12-19). This Is How Mexican-American Striker Maria Sánchez Got the Biggest Contract Ever to Play Soccer in the U.S. latintimes.com Sánchez will be the third player in the league to have a base salary of $1 million or more…
(2023-12-19). Building a real left: Not one that condemns resistance and is without Palestinians. liberationnews.org 
While for a moment that meant the real, anti-imperialist left was demonized, caricatured and written off as a marginalized fringe by the liberal leftist organizations and some prominent liberal "influencers," two months later there is now a mass anti-war movement taking the streets every night with anti-imperialist politics at the very center, and it is the liberals who are isolated.
(2023-12-19). Thailand to Speed Up Construction of Joint-Chinese High-Speed Railway. thealtworld.com Thailand's recently renewed commitment toward finishing the already under-construction Thai-Chinese high-speed railway may help move the Southeast Asian nation forward, out of the shadow of years of Western-induced political instability, and into the light of peace and prosperity as it and the rest of the region rise with China. | The recent announcement has triggered condemnation from Western commentators who support Washington, London, and Brussel's agenda of maintaining dominance over Asia and shaping Southeast Asia into a united front against a rising China. | As Thailand takes the final steps toward finishin…
(2023-12-19). Dear Sanity Claus (starring Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish). scheerpost.com
(2023-12-19). The Death of Israel: Chris Hedges. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-19). Impeachment: Biden Under Formal Investigation. popularresistance.org It is now two and a half months since the House Oversight Committee opened hearings to consider the grounds for an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden for his increasingly apparent involvement in the extravagant corruption and influence-peddling schemes of his wayward son Hunter, his brother James, and other members of the Biden family. | The full House finally voted on this matter last Wednesday along strict party lines, 221 Republicans to 212 Democrats. | Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., a.k.a. "the Big Guy," will now be formally investigated on accumulating evidence that he was a participant in and/or a b…
(2023-12-19). US Granted Access to 15 Military Bases in Finland Under New Deal. news.antiwar.com The US and Finland signed a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) on Monday that gives the US access to 15 military bases in the Nordic nation, which shares an over 800-mile border with Russia. According to The Barent's Observer, the northernmost site in the agreement is a border guard base in Ivalo, a small town located …
(2023-12-19). Houthis Say They Won't Back Down Even If US 'Mobilizes the Entire World'. news.antiwar.com Yemen's Houthis responded to the US launching a new military operation in the Red Sea by vowing attacks on commercial shipping in the region will continue even if the US "mobilizes the entire world." The US launched a 10-nation naval task force, dubbed Operation Prosperity Guardian, after major shipping companies began pausing Red Sea transits …
(2023-12-19). US Approves $300 Million Sale for Taiwan's Military Information Systems. news.antiwar.com The State Department has approved a potential $300 million arms sale to Taiwan to support the island's tactical information systems, the Pentagon announced on December 15. According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the deal includes life-cycle support and equipment for Command, Control, Communications, and Computer (C4) capabilities, a military information system that's meant …
(2023-12-19). Zelensky Suggests Ukraine Could Mobilize Up to 500,000 New Soldiers. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Ukrainian military leadership proposed mobilizing 450,000-500,000 new conscripts to fight Russia as Kyiv is dealing with a manpower shortage. The Ukrainian leader said he needed to hear more about the plan before ordering the mobilization. "This is a serious number. I said I need more arguments to support …
(2023-12-19). A distress call from my brother. electronicintifada.net My brother sent me a voice note that he thought would be his last.
(2023-12-19). Starvation begins to bite in Rafah. electronicintifada.net "We go to bed hungry. We wake up hungry."
(2023-12-19). Smear campaigns won't stop us from telling Refaat's story. electronicintifada.net A tribute to my teacher and friend.
(2023-12-19). "The Great Reset" Is Here: Follow the Money. "Insane Lockdown" of the Global Economy, "The Green Agenda" globalresearch.ca The top-down reorganization of the world economy by a technocratic cabal led by the group around the Davos World Economic Forum— the so-called Great Reset or UN Agenda 2030— is no future proposal. It is well into actualization as the world remains in insane lockdown for a virus…
(2023-12-19). Registered Israeli Foreign Agent Driving Contrived Campus Antisemitism Crisis. orinocotribune.com 
By Wyatt Reed ∑ Dec 17, 2023 | Lawsuits accusing top US universities of harboring antisemitism all originate from one source: a corporate law firm that fielded the pro-settler ex-US ambassador to Israel, and which was registered as a foreign agent of an Israeli principal as recently as 2021. | The firm now represents professional Israel lobby activists posing as victimized "Jewish students" and seeking to crush the free speech rights of Palestine solidarity activists. | The fallout from December 5 House Committe on Antisemitism hearings has already cost University of Pennsylvania president Liz Magill her job,…
(2023-12-19). How Much Longer Can Danes Snore While Their Security and Democracy are Being Stripped away and Danish Politics Increase the Risk of World War III? dissidentvoice.org 
It's a damn good thing we have Washington to inform the Danes about what's coming, right before Christmas when people are thinking about everything else. The procedure is completely obscene: An agreement is first signed (as with Norway, Finland and Sweden), and then it must (possibly) be approved by the Danish parliament: How on earth …
(2023-12-19). BREAKING: "Later this Week, Denmark and the US will Sign a Defence Cooperation agreement" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-19). 'Day X Is Here': Assange Granted Hearing That May Be Last Opportunity To Stop Extradition. thedissenter.org 
(2023-12-19). Dedollarization: 95% of trade between China and Russia is no longer done in US currency. peoplesdispatch.org On a recent visit to China, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov stated that this year the use of the Russian ruble and Chinese yuan in trade between the two countries has already reached 95%. | At the same time, from January to October, 68% of all Russian trade was carried out in the two countries' currencies, according to Russian Minister of Economic Development Maksim Reshetnikov. | The yuan has also been used by Russia in commercial transactions with Mongolia, the Philippines, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Japan, Tajikistan, and Singapore. | The debate about the need for de-doll…
(2023-12-19). Celebrating its 30th anniversary, MVIWATA vows to strengthen peasant solidarity in Tanzania. peoplesdispatch.org MVIWATA or the National Network of Farmers Groups in Tanzania just concluded its 30th-anniversary celebration and 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM). Fraternal organizations from all over the world traveled to Njombe to participate in the meeting. MVIWATA was formed in 1993 for farmers to unite and face the challenges presented by neoliberalism. | During the meeting, members remembered the legacy of former socialist president Mwalimu Julius Nyerere who was instrumental in organizing the country's peasantry. | Stephen Ruvuga and Theodora Pius from the organization talk about the historical significance of MVIWATA.
(2023-12-19). Chile rejects far-right constitution in latest plebiscite. peoplesdispatch.org On December 17, Chileans rejected a proposed far-right constitution in a plebiscite, which would have included provisions against abortion and same-sex marriage and been even more conservative than the current constitution, a Pinochet-era document. The "against" option obtained 55.76% of the votes, while the "in favor" received 44.24% of the votes, generating various reactions at the national and international level. | As a result of the plebiscite, Chile will maintain the constitution of 1980, approved during the Pinochet dictatorship, which has received important, but not structural, modifications during subseq…
(2023-12-19). Guyana-Venezuela Dispute: The Background And Opposing War. popularresistance.org If there were any misgivings about the actions undertaken by the government of Venezuela around the territorial dispute with Guyana, the joint military exercises between Guyana Defence Forces (GDF) and the US Southern Command (SouthCom) explain what really lies behind things. | Venezuela's claimed territory, also known as Guayana Esequiba, is 159,500 square kilometres west of the river of the same name. SouthCom (the Pentagon) never intervenes in territorial disputes, unless the territory in question contains resources of geopolitical importance for US imperialism.
(2023-12-19). Year 2023 In Review For Latin American And The Caribbean. popularresistance.org December 2 marked the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine, which proclaimed US dominion over Latin America and the Caribbean. Left-leaning governments in the hemisphere have had to contest a decadent but still dominant USA. Challenges in the past year include a world economic slowdown, a continuing drug plague, and a more aggressive hegemon reacting to a more volatile and disputed world order. | The progressive regional current, the so-called Pink Tide, slackened in 2023 compared to the rising tide of 2022, which had been buoyed by big wins in Colombia and Brazil.
(2023-12-19). Scientists Say COP28 Is A Blank Cheque For More Deadly Delay. popularresistance.org The UN climate summit, hijacked by the fossil fuel cartel, has gifted a blank cheque to rich countries and Big Oil to kill one billion people and force billions more to flee their homes by 2100. | The so-called 'historic' outcome of COP28 fails to deliver the most basic and necessary measures which would have prevented societal and earth systems collapse, as outlined by the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC): eliminate fossil fuel subsidies and halt all new gas and oil projects. | Instead, the new resolution includes numerous loopholes which will allow polluters to greenwash emissions through fictional…
(2023-12-19). Scholz's low blow: Telling Orban to 'get coffee' during Ukraine vote. mronline.org 
The German chancellor has taken credit for a cunning coffee break tactic, which saw the European Union voting to advance accession talks with Ukraine.
(2023-12-19). Latin America economy wrap up 2023. america.cgtn.com 
The International Monetary Fund expects global growth will rise about three percent in 2024, despite inflation and concerns about the conflict in Ukraine. The nations of Latin America, with some exceptions, grew more than predicted in 2023 as the region faces challenges and opportunities in the coming year. | Joel Richards looks back on 2023.
(2023-12-19). Biden, Democrats offer virtual destruction of asylum rights in return for Ukraine war funding. wsws.org Since the funding bill was first introduced in October, President Joe Biden has repeatedly called on Congress to pass his request, warning that the funds are imperative for Ukraine, and more broadly, for US national security.
(2023-12-19). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds end-of-year news conference. informationclearinghouse.blog "We are becoming stronger every month" Watch It follows Vladimir Putin giving his own end-of-year news conference last week in which he said his war objectives had not changed — and that Russia will have met its stated aims of "denazification", demilitarisation and neutral status of Ukraine by the time the war ends. A Note …
(2023-12-19). Ukraine War Day #664: Drone-Starved Ukraine Wastes What It Has! awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
(2023-12-19). 2023 in Review: Reality Makes a Forceful Comeback. pressenza.com Three major issues dominated 2023: the conflict in Ukraine, the economy and the conflict in Palestine. The first two upheavals began in 2022, the third in 2023. In all three cases, developments brought about a head-on collision with largely concealed realities. A mental universe built on myths, fantasies, fables, "alternative facts", and "narratives", not to mention crass ignorance, self-delusion, and conceit, smashed against the reef of the real world. The shock was brutal, akin to a hard landing, and devastating for the storytelling in which the West has become accustomed to wallowing. It has now become harder…
(2023-12-19). Ukraine's Intelligence Chief admits there are no More Troops without "Forced Mobilisation" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-19). Escalating crisis: A deep dive into America's surging homelessness rates. nationofchange.org Homelessness is a nationwide issue, but its impact varies significantly across states.
(2023-12-19). Al Jazeera's Marwan Bishara on IDF killing AJ journalist, the 3 hostages & US support for Israel. nationofchange.org Bishara addresses how the United States is increasingly isolated in its opposition to a ceasefire, growing focus on Israel's collective punishment, and more.
(2023-12-19). Bolivia strengthens gold production with state-owned companies. plenglish.com La Paz, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia is getting ready today to invest 1.5 billion dollars in the implementation of three state-owned companies to process and market gold to the Central Bank (BCB), according to the Minister of Mining and Metallurgy Marcelino Quispe. "We want to generate three mining companies exclusively for gold.
(2023-12-19). Coffee price increases at international market. plenglish.com San Salvador, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The price of Salvadoran coffee increased in the international market by 6.3 percent compared to October (1.61 dollars per pound) but is still below the figures of 2022.
(2023-12-19). FAO presents new research on agriculture and food systems. plenglish.com Rome, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) presented here today a new study aimed at making it feasible to meet the goals set in these areas for 2030.
(2023-12-19). Guatemala's President announces minimum wage increase for 2024. plenglish.com Guatemala City, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei announced today an effective wage increase from January 1, 2024 of 6.6 percent for this department and 3.6 percent for the rest of the country.
(2023-12-19). Israel mercilessly massacres a people, denounces Cuban President. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel denounced today that the government of Israel mercilessly massacres the Palestinian people and challenges the international community with its escalation of abuses.
(2023-12-19). Majority in El Salvador approve reduction of municipalities. plenglish.com San Salvador, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The majority of Salvadorans approve the reduction of municipalities adopted by the Legislative Assembly last June, showed today a survey of the University Institute of Public Opinion (Iudop), of the UCA.
(2023-12-19). Over 64,000 Lebanese displaced due to Israeli attack. plenglish.com Beirut, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) confirmed today that more than 64 thousand people were displaced from southern Lebanon due to persistent Israeli aggression.
(2023-12-19). Tourism at the forefront of Cuba's agenda, media report. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The difficulties, priorities and perspectives of tourism in Cuba are today in the limelight of the island's main press media, with a view to the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024.
(2023-12-19). Challenges of the United Nations in 2023. america.cgtn.com 
It's been a challenging year for the United Nations with unfolding conflicts, humanitarian crises and debates about the UN's relevance. | Jody Jacobs takes a look back at the UN's greatest challenges of 2023.
(2023-12-19). Bolivia commercially taps its lithium reserves. america.cgtn.com 
Bolivia, which has the world's biggest untapped reserves of lithium, has officially opened its first industrial-scale lithium plant. The initiative kicks off what the country hopes is a lithium export boom and move its economy forward. | Dan Collyns shares the latest.
(2023-12-19). Assange Appeal Hearing Set for February. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-19). False Transitions and Global Stocktakes: The Failure of COP28. scheerpost.com 
By Binoy Kampmark / CounterPunch The time has come to treat the sequence of UN Climate Change Conferences, the latest concluding in Dubai, as a series of the failed and the abysmally rotten. It shows how a worthless activity, caked (oiled?) with appropriately chosen words, can actually provide assurance that something worthwhile was done. Along the way, …
(2023-12-19). Lessons From One Unequal Society to Another. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-19). The Surveillance Showdown That Fizzled. scheerpost.com 
By India McKinney / Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) Like the weather rapidly getting colder outside, the fight over renewing, reforming, or sunsetting the mass surveillance power of Section 702 has been put on ice until spring. In the last week of legislative business before the winter break, Congress was scheduled to consider two very different proposals: H.R. 6570, …
(2023-12-19). US Trying to Water Down New Cease-Fire Resolution at UN Security Council. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-19). A newcomer to the world of injunctions. ukhumanrightsblog.com Factual background The appeal in Wolverhampton City Council and others v London Gypsies and Travellers and others [2023] UKSC 47 concerned injunctions obtained by over 38 different local authorities between 2015 and 2020 to prevent unauthorised encampments by Gypsies and Travellers. These "newcomer injunctions" as they are known, are a wholly new form of injunction, …
(2023-12-19). Unprecedented border plan: Trump's proposal for troop surge sparks debate. nationofchange.org Trump's re-election bid casts a shadow of unprecedented military deployment at the U.S.-Mexico border, sparking legal, ethical, and political debates.
(2023-12-19). The FDA Can Now Withhold COVID Vaccine Safety Records. Again, We Ask — Are The FDA, With Their Ties to Bill Gates, Fit For Purpose? expose-news.com Under a recent order from a federal judge, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is being allowed to withhold COVID-19 vaccine safety data for at least another six months due to …
(2023-12-19). Temporary jobs spike in Brazil for holidays. america.cgtn.com 
Brazil is seeing a spike in temporary jobs this holiday season — at levels not seen in ten years. It's a positive development, and one driving hopes the country will see an upswing in overall economic performance in 2024. | CGTN's Paulo Cabral shares the story from Sao Paulo.
(2023-12-19). CJ Hopkins: The Gestapo raided homes in New Normal Germany as part of the Third European Day of Action Against Hate Crimes. expose-news.com In April 2022, during the second EU-wide joint action day against "hate crime," supported by Europol's European Counter Terrorism Centre, law enforcement authorities raided multiple locations across Europe and targeted 176 people …
(2023-12-19). Food bank demand soars in United States. america.cgtn.com 
Food banks across the U.S. are feeling the squeeze this holiday season. Demand for assistance is soaring as grocery, housing and overall living costs rise. But those same inflationary factors are also limiting people's ability to give, leaving donation centers scrambling to keep families fed at a time when food insecurity is rising in America. | Toni Waterman shares the story from Austin.
(2023-12-19). No evidence of "gas the Jews" chant at Sydney Opera House. wsws.org The purported chant was used by supporters of Israel to conflate all opposition to Zionist war crimes with antisemitism. But two months on, there is no evidence the chant was made.
(2023-12-19). Clarence Thomas demanded more money just before receiving gifts from his ultra-rich supporters. wsws.org A new report from ProPublica says Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas campaigned publicly and privately for an increase in his salary and then suddenly dropped income complaints after he was showered with money and gifts from right-wing wealthy political supporters.
(2023-12-19). Australia: Unprecedented Queensland floods cause widespread damage and suffering. wsws.org The flood disaster has again exposed the lack of official preparations for such extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent globally due to climate change, as scientists have warned for years.
(2023-12-19). Scapegoated nurse RaDonda Vaught loses appeal for reinstatement of nursing license. wsws.org Tennessee judge denies nurse RaDonda Vaught's motion to appeal to the nursing board for a new trial.
(2023-12-19). US announces naval operation targeting Yemen and Iran. wsws.org On Monday, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced the formation of Operation Prosperity Guardian, a naval operation targeting the Houthi rebels in Yemen and threatening Iran.
(2023-12-19). Record high for debt repayments by low-income nations. wsws.org Nearly half a trillion dollars was paid into the coffers of the banks and financial institutions, paid for by cuts in health, education and other vital facilities.
(2023-12-19). Should We Be Worried That Over a Third of Young People Want to Live Under a Dictatorship? dailysceptic.org Over a third of young people want to live under a leader who ignores elections and parliaments, according to a recent poll. What's driving this love of authoritarianism and should we be worried?
(2023-12-19). Nursing and Midwifery Council Bans 'Misgendering' in 'Free Speech' Guidance. dailysceptic.org The nursing and midwifery council has banned 'misgendering' in its first 'free speech' guidance for practitioners. While broadly backing free speech on political issues, it draws a line at anything said to individuals.
(2023-12-19). Calendar of Resistance for Palestine! Events and actions around the world. iacenter.org
(2023-12-19). Jimmy Lai's Trial Marks the Death of Freedom in Hong Kong. dailysceptic.org Jimmy Lai, the 76-year-old British and Hong Kong citizen and founder of the Daily Apple, is on trial for "colluding with foreign forces", in a show of power from Beijing that marks the death of freedom in the territory.
(2023-12-19). Online Moral Conformity. dailysceptic.org A study has found that individuals are more likely to give atypical answers to moral dilemmas when others have already given such answers. This 'online moral conformity' is surely relevant to the age of lockdown.
(2023-12-19). Indonesia, Flooding in Aceh Jaya (Aceh) (18 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-19). Indonesia, Flooding and Landslide in Lima Puluh Kota (West Sumatra) (18 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-19). Indonesia, Flooding and Landslide in Pasaman (West Sumatra) (18 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-19). Indonesia, Flooding in Bengkalis (Riau) (18 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-19). Indonesia, Flooding in Indragiri Hulu (Riau) (18 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-19). Indonesia, Flooding in Kuantan Singingi (Riau) (18 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-19). Indonesia, Flooding in Padang Lawas Regency (North Sumatra) (16 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-19). Indonesia, Flooding in Rokan Hulu (Riau) (18 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-19). Indonesia, Flooding in Samarinda City (East Kalimantan) (17 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-19). Philippines, Flooding, Landslides, Storms and Winds in Region X and CARAGA (Effects of TC JELAWAT and Shearline) (17 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-19). Single-Use Food Packaging from 17 Countries Contains PFAS "Forever Chemicals" pressenza.com 19 December 2023, Gothenburg City, Sweden/Quezon City Philippines. A study released today by the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) and 18 IPEN member groups found toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals, including globally banned substances, in single-use, paper, cardboard, and plant-based molded fiber food containers and tableware purchased from 17 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and Latin America and the Caribbean. | PFAS chemicals have been linked to cancer, infertility, and endocrine disruption. Prior studies have shown that PFAS in food packaging can…
(2023-12-19). EAC withdraws from election observation in DR Congo. independent.co.ug Arusha, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Community (EAC) will not participate as an observer in the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due on Wednesday, December 20. The secretariat said in a brief statement that the DRC authorities had declined the EAC application to have an observer mission in the …
(2023-12-19). Project Censored Newsletter December 2023. projectcensored.org State of the Free Press 2024 in the News State of the Free Press 2024, the 31st edition of the Project's award-winning yearbook series, officially released on December 5, 2023….
(2023-12-19). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #13 on the Effects of Easterlies as of 18 December 2023, 6PM. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-19). Russia's $300 Billion "Frozen Assets": Is The West Contemplating The Transfer of Russia's Confiscated Assets to the Kiev Regime? globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-19). Disruption of Maritime Trade: Yemen Resistance Prompts Companies to Suspend Shipping through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-19). America's "Terror Watchlist" Prepares "The Way to Tyranny" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-19). Brain Aneurysms and Brain Bleeds after Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination. globalresearch.ca 
(2023-12-19). Statement: Final Merger Guidelines by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice. cepr.net The Center for Economic and Policy Research applauds the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission for the Merger Guidelines it released yesterday. The guidelines provide a clear roadmap to antitrust agencies and courts to prevent further industry consolidation in markets already dominated by a few large firms. They address the twenty-first-century problem of …
(2023-12-19). Larry Fink's Big Climate Lie. levernews.com
(2023-12-19). General Manager Ryan Poles Is Putting The Chicago Bears In Position To Be Great, Again. moguldom.com The role of a general manager is pivotal to the success of any franchise. They are responsible for making critical decisions that shape the team's present and future. In the case of the Chicago Bears, Ryan Poles has emerged as a generational manager, steering the National Football League franchise toward a promising future. Prior to …
(2023-12-19). Generational Manager Ryan Poles Is Putting The Chicago Bears In Position To Be Great, Again. moguldom.com The role of a general manager is pivotal to the success of any franchise. They are responsible for making critical decisions that shape the team's present and future. In the case of the Chicago Bears, Ryan Poles has emerged as a generational manager, steering the National Football League franchise toward a promising future. Prior to …
(2023-12-19). Jonathan Majors Found Guilty Of Assault, Harassment: Black America Responds. moguldom.com Jonathan Majors, the 34-year-old actor known for his roles in Disney's Marvel franchise and "Creed III," has been found guilty of assault and harassment of his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, following a domestic dispute in March. The verdict, reached by a Manhattan jury, includes one count of reckless assault in the 3rd degree and a …
(2023-12-19). Largest Credit Union in America Rejects More Than 50% Of Black American Mortgage Applications, Approves 75% Of White. moguldom.com The largest credit union in the U.S., Navy Federal Credit Union, has come under scrutiny following a CNN investigative report revealing significant racial disparities in its mortgage lending practices. A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the lender, alleging discrimination against Black and Latino applicants. Additionally, a senior congressional Democrat has demanded answers about the …
(2023-12-19). COP28 Gave Us Another Agreement Full of Loopholes for Fossil Fuels. truthout.org The outcome of global climate summits has barely changed since the United Nations held the first Conference of the Parties (COP) in Berlin in 1995. Reaching an international consensus on climate action that might avert the worst effects of global warming and put the planet on a sustainable track has always been an elusive goal due to the power of the fossil fuel industry and political short… |
(2023-12-19). Florida Bill Would Ban Communities From Flying LGBTQ Pride Flags. truthout.org New legislation offered by a Republican lawmaker in Florida could bar local governments and their offices from flying LGBTQ Pride Flags. House Bill 901, authored by far right Rep. David Borrero (R), does not directly state that it is targeting Pride Flags in particular, but critics have pointed out that Borrero and other GOP lawmakers attempted to pass similar legislation earlier this year… |
(2023-12-19). A Federal Court Will Decide Whether Atlanta Voters Could Have a Say on Cop City. truthout.org A court case heard in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals on December 14, 2023, could have a decisive impact on the legal fight to finally put Cop City on the ballot. If successful, the citizen ballot initiative would put a question to voters about whether to revoke the lease of land to the Atlanta Police Foundation to build the massive militarized police training facility… |
(2023-12-19). Troublesome China Bashing. dissidentvoice.org The front-page headline of the December 11, 2023, Washington Post (WAPO) read, "China's cyber army is invading critical U.S. services." The sub-headline, "A utility in Hawaii, a West Coast port and a pipeline are among the victims in the past year, officials say," impressed upon the reader that the Peoples Republic of China had wriggled …
(2023-12-19). The National Debt, Tax Farming, and Patent Monopolies. cepr.net It increasingly looks like the Fed and the Biden administration have nailed the notoriously difficult soft landing, with inflation rapidly falling towards the Fed's 2.0 percent target and the unemployment rate still under 4.0 percent. All the signs are that the economy will continue to grow and create jobs at a healthy pace in 2024 …
(2023-12-19). COP28 Comes to an End. What Does 2024 Hold for Globalist Gatherings? thelastamericanvagabond.com The COP28 meeting ended with an agreement to begin the end of the fossil fuel era. What's next on the agenda for the Predator Class in 2024? The United Nations COP28 meeting of world leaders concluded last week in Dubai with an agreement which is being heralded as the "beginning of the end of the
(2023-12-19). Gansu earthquake causes at least 111 deaths, houses collapse. ecns.cn A magnitude-6.2 earthquake jolted Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu Province, at 11: 59 p.m. on Monday, with a depth of 10 kilometers, according to China Earthquake Networks Center.
(2023-12-19). Cold wave to linger for days across country. ecns.cn Below-average temperatures will continue across the country this week due to the lingering effects of a cold wave that will affect the country's transportation system, heating supplies and agriculture.
(2023-12-19). Crackdown intensifies on 'formalism at fingertips'. ecns.cn A guideline on preventing "formalism at fingertips" was recently issued by the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission to implement the central leadership's call to combat formalism and bureaucracy.
(2023-12-19). Beijing and Pyongyang to mark key anniversary. ecns.cn China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea "have always firmly supported and trusted each other "and Beijing is willing to strengthen two-way communication and coordination, and deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields.
(2023-12-19). Female serial killer Lao Rongzhi executed. ecns.cn Female serial killer Lao Rongzhi was executed on Monday after China's top court approved her death sentence.alty.
(2023-12-19). Efforts to improve child development in rural areas. ecns.cn China is ramping up efforts to enhance early development of infants and young children in villages in a bid to narrow the gap between urban and rural areas, officials and experts said at an international symposium in Beijing on Saturday.
(2023-12-19). Chinese drought-tolerant rice variety helps feed Africa, address climate woes. ecns.cn A drought-tolerant rice variety developed by China is boosting food production in African countries while slashing methane emissions, which have been linked to global warming.
(2023-12-19). Hainan celebrates opening of Hainan Coastal Scenic Highway. ecns.cn After nearly three years of intense construction, Haikou, South China's Hainan province, held an opening ceremony for the Hainan Coastal Scenic Highway on Monday.
(2023-12-19). China's top health authority sends multiple experts to help with relief in Gansu. ecns.cn The National Health Commission, China's top health authority, said on Tuesday morning that it has dispatched its officials in charge of health emergency work and medical experts to Jishishan county.
(2023-12-19). Anti-Chinese laws protested in Florida. ecns.cn They are SB 264 and SB 846. They have different numbers, but their common thread is that they are anti-Chinese legislation in Florida.
(2023-12-19). Qinghai affect by Gansu earthquake, mobilizes multiple personnel. ecns.cn Three cities and prefectures in Qinghai province were affected by the 6.2-magnitude earthquake in neighboring Gansu province, with the closest village to the epicenter only 12 kilometers away, local authorities said.
(2023-12-19). China on way to meet 2023 economic growth targets. ecns.cn China is well-positioned to meet its annual economic growth targets for 2023, the country's top economic regulator said on Tuesday.
(2023-12-19). China urges U.S. to stop arming Taiwan. ecns.cn China is strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposed to the United States' latest arms sale to China's Taiwan, a defense spokesman said on Tuesday morning.
(2023-12-19). U.S.-China relations committee president emphasizes need for 'courage'. ecns.cn The United States and China need to "boost courage" to drive relations a step forward to benefit all, said Steve Orlins, president of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations.
(2023-12-19). Y-20 delivers rescue supplies to earthquake ravaged area. ecns.cn A Y-20 strategic transport plane of the People's Liberation Army has transported 14 tons of rescue supplies, vehicles and rescuers to the earthquake-hit area after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake occurred in Northwest China's Gansu province.
(2023-12-19). Multiple rescue forces deployed to quake-hit Gansu, Qinghai provinces. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Emergency Management on Tuesday allocated 200 million yuan(about 28 million USD) in natural disaster relief funds to quake-hit Gansu and Qinghai Provinces to support local earthquake relief efforts, including 150 million yuan for Gansu and 50 million yuan for Qinghai.
(2023-12-19). China purchases 90 million tons of autumn grain to strengthen food security: NDRC. ecns.cn China is stepping up autumn grain purchase, with state-owned enterprises in the country's major grain-producing areas buying over 90 million tons of grain as of December 15.
(2023-12-19). Xi hears report from Macao SAR chief executive. ecns.cn On the afternoon of Dec 18, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Ho Iat Seng, who is on a duty visit to Beijing. Xi heard a report from Ho on Macao's current situation and the Macao SAR government's work.
(2023-12-19). Xi hears report from HKSAR executive chief. ecns.cn On the afternoon of Dec. 18, President Xi Jinping met with John Lee Ka-chiu, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), who is on a duty visit to Beijing. Xi heard a report from Lee on the current situation in Hong Kong and the work of the HKSAR government.
(2023-12-19). Fairy-tale scenery of Longtou Mountain after snow. ecns.cn Snow turns the Longtou Mountain into a dreamlike fairy tale world in Hanzhong, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
(2023-12-19). Railway linking Tianjin, Beijing Daxing International Airport starts operation. ecns.cn A railway connecting Tianjin with Beijing Daxing International Airport opened on Monday. The line covers six stations, and a 47-km section is new, with a designed speed of 250 km per hour.
(2023-12-19). Rescue operations underway in quake-hit Gansu. ecns.cn Rescuers raced against time to find survivors in Gansu.
(2023-12-19). Chinese cities to see tourism peak in New Year's Day holiday. ecns.cn China's major railway ticket booking platform 12306 showed that, as of 15: 00 on Dec 17, tickets for a number of trains are sold out.
(2023-12-19). Food Safari in Yunnan | Steam pot meals. ecns.cn Jianshui is known as the home of purple pottery with a long history. Steam pot is an invention of Jianshui people to combine fire and water together. It also substitutes for bowls and forms a dinner. A table of steam pot meals is a symbol of Jianshui cuisine.
(2023-12-19). MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM: The Muppet Christmas Carol (w/ Wren Mack). levernews.com
(2023-12-19). The Red Sea and False Flags? Yemen's Ansar Allah Movement Launches a Barrage of Missiles against Israel. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-19). "Feed the People, Eat the Rich!": Group Wearing Jeff Bezos Masks Ransacks Whole Foods. itsgoingdown.org On Friday, December 15th, "a "merry band of miscreants" entered a Whole Foods in NYC, lifted a bunch of groceries, and walked out in Jeff Bezos masks," reported independent journalist Talia Jane on Twitter/X. The journalist posted, "the action was in protest against corporate wealth alongside increased food insecurity & to call attention to Amazon's…
(2023-12-19). Clarence Thomas Repeatedly Pushed for Removing Ban on Speaking Fees for Justices. truthout.org Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' decadeslong friendship with real estate tycoon Harlan Crow and Samuel Alito's luxury travel with billionaire Paul Singer have raised questions about influence and ethics at the nation's highest court. In early January 2000, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was at a five-star beach resort in Sea Island, Georgia, hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. |
(2023-12-19). Military embargo against Israel. bdsmovement.net 
(2023-12-19). Even Some Israelis Admit the IOF Has Gone Too Far. sonar21.com 
(2023-12-19). Lessons From One Unequal Society to Another. fpif.org
(2023-12-19). No Donbass, a vida gradualmente volta ao normal. globalresearch.ca Pouco mais de um ano após a reintegraàßà£o com a Federaàßà£o Russa, a vida das pessoas comuns nas Novas Regiàµes está claramente melhorando. O comércio está regressando à normalidade, o abastecimento de água e energia está se estabilizando e o …
(2023-12-19). Moves of UK and US Over Chagos Expose True Nature of 'Values-Based Alliance'. orinocotribune.com By Global Times — Dec 9, 2023 | US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and visiting British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on Thursday local time in a joint press conference that they had discussed the "vital" US-UK Indian Ocean air base at Diego Garcia. Cameron did not give a specific response when asked if the UK was dropping plans to return the Chagos Islands, of which Diego Garcia is the largest member, to Mauritius, while Blinken said that Washington "recognizes UK sovereignty over British Indian Ocean Territory." | The word "recognize" here is full of darkness, injustice and irony. This immediately…
(2023-12-19). "8:15 Hiroshima" Film Screening and Talk. pressenza.com
(2023-12-19). Myanmar needs holistic reforms to avert crisis. pressenza.com On January 31, 1949, the Karen National Union launched a revolt that marked the start of the war in Myanmar. Following 112 days of combat, the Myanmar Army routed the Karen National Defence Organisation in May 1949 and retook control of Yangon. The Karens are still engaged in this battle since they attempted to equalise possibilities with the Bhamars. Temporary ceasefire agreements were struck in the states of Kachin, Kayah, Mon, and Shan throughout the 1990s; yet, during that same period, twenty other armed ethnic groupings emerged. These gangs persisted in their conflict even after the cease-fire that lasted fr…
(2023-12-19). NYC: Rally to Demand Passage of the Move the Money Resolution. pressenza.com
(2023-12-19). Northern Cyprus to restrict property sales after rumours of mass Jewish purchases. middleeasteye.net 
Northern Cyprus to restrict property sales after rumours of mass Jewish purchases | Media campaign has alleged that thousands of Israelis and Jewish Europeans had purchased land in the region, though Turkey's foreign minister denies this is the case | Tue, 12/19/2023 – 08: 12 | The Kyrenia mountain range, north of the divided Cypriot capital, with the flags of Turkey and the Turkish Republic of No…
(2023-12-19). Advani 'requested' not to attend Ram Temple consecration ceremony: Champat Rai. muslimmirror.com Veteran BJP leaders L.K. Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, who led the agitation for the Ram temple in Ayodhya, have been 'requested' not to attend the consecration ceremony of the temple next month. "Both are elders of the family and considering their age and health, they were requested not to come, which was accepted by …
(2023-12-19). Asif Iqbal — A trailblazer in education, social change, and Urdu literature. muslimmirror.com By Imran Inamdar In the landscape of educators, Asif Iqbal stands as a beacon of inspiration and dedication, reshaping the conventional norms of teaching and community engagement. While the average routine for most teachers comprises daily duties and personal engagements, Asif Iqbal, a 41-year-old teacher, exemplifies an extraordinary commitment that extends far beyond the traditional …
(2023-12-19). Gyanvapi case: Mosque committee's plea against 'temple restoration' suit dismissed. muslimmirror.com Prayagraj : The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday dismissed all five suits challenging the maintainability of a civil suit pending before a Varanasi court seeking restoration of a temple at the site where the Gyanvapi mosque exists. Pronouncing the judgment, Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal said the suit filed in 1991 before a Varanasi court is …
(2023-12-19). Chile: Voters Reject Far-Right Constitution Proposal. orinocotribune.com According to local media, the "Against" vote won in 13 regions, while "In Favor" only won in Maule, àëuble, and La Araucanía. | Chile's Electoral Service (Servel) reported that the "Against" won the constitutional referendum held this Sunday, December 17. The electoral event was held in Chile, in which a constitutional text prepared by the right and the extreme right was presented to the citizens for examination. | The electoral authority reported through social media that, with 96.30% of the votes counted, 55.76% of voters (6,810,716 votes) rejected the proposed Constitution prepared by the Constitutional C…
(2023-12-19). Venezuela's Foreign Minister: Canada's Interference in Essequibo Dialogue is Hostile (+UK). orinocotribune.com Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yván Gil spoke out to condemn the interference of the government of Canada in the country's internal affairs; in particular, in the border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana over the Essequibo territory. | Gil responded this Monday, December 18, via social media, to his Canadian counterpart Mélanie Joly, and noted that Canada's intervention in the territorial dispute is hostile and a provocation. In addition, Gil noted that the Essequibo dispute is not Canada's concern. | Likewise, he warned that the peaceful route defined by the 1966 Geneva Agreement would not be altered, which is…
(2023-12-19). Court confirms murder, terror charges against Kiggundu suspect killers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court has formally charged individuals linked to the killing of Major Mohammad Kiggundu and his bodyguard Sergeant Steven Mukasa. Justice Richard Wejuli Wabwire, on Monday, confirmed multiple charges against the accused, who will now await trial before a designated panel. The accused, …
(2023-12-19). Court rules ex-LRA commander Kwoyelo to answer 78 of 93 charges, 14 dropped. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Prosecution has secured a ruling of a case to answer in 78 charges in the ex-LRA commander Thomas Kwoyelo case. The High Court International Crimes Division has ruled that Thomas Kwoyelo alias Latoni has a case to answer in 78 out of 93 charges. Loss of the 14 …
(2023-12-19). Egypt's Sisi wins presidential election with 89.6% of vote. independent.co.ug CAIRO | Xinhua | Egypt's National Election Authority (NEA) declared on Monday that incumbent President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi won the 2024 presidential election with 89.6 percent of valid votes. At a press conference in the capital Cairo, the NEA said the turnout reached 66.8 percent of the total 67 million eligible voters. Voting in Egypt took …
(2023-12-19). Gulu street children seek belonging. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A former street child in Gulu, Patrick Ocen has pleaded with the government and authorities to handle with caution the Aguu (street children) question in Northern Uganda. He believes the issue is complex and that those young people who were victims or survivors of the war have many questions …
(2023-12-19). Ongwen transfered to Norway jail to serve 25-year jail sentence. independent.co.ug 
The Hague, Netherlands | THE INDEPENDENT | Dominic Ongwen, the former rebel Lord's Resistance (LRA) Army Commander will serve his 25-year jail term in Norway. He was transferred to an undisclosed detention facility in Norway on Monday, according to a statement from the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC)in the Netherlands. This comes more than two years after …
(2023-12-19). Police explains how gang leader Sobi met his death. independent.co.ug 
Gomba, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Paddy Sserunjogi, widely known as Sobi, met a tragic end on Monday afternoon in Kibaale village, Kigumba parish, Maddu Sub-county, Gomba district. Residents allegedly attacked and hacked him to death, accusing him of forcefully acquiring land. Confirming Sobi's demise late in the evening, Katonga Regional Police Spokesperson Superintendent of …
(2023-12-19). Yemen's Houthis claim fresh attacks on 2 ships in Red Sea. independent.co.ug 
SANAA | Xinhua | Yemen's Houthi militia on Monday claimed responsibility for attacks on an oil ship and a cargo ship in the southern part of the Red Sea, near the Bab al-Mandab Strait. "Our naval forces carried out a qualitative military operation against two ships linked to Israel. One was the Swan Atlantic loaded …
(2023-12-19). Adams Administration Fails to Process Food Stamps for Vulnerable New Yorkers. truthout.org Thousands of expedited food stamp applications in New York City have gone unprocessed this year, leaving families in need without assistance and hungry during the holiday season. The processing delay in Expedited Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (E-SNAP) applications puts the Adams administration in non-compliance of a 2005 court order requiring the city to provide E-SNAP within seven… |
(2023-12-19). How Big Oil is Taking Us for a Fossil-Fuelized Ride. tomdispatch.com A recent opinion poll rocked the world of the Big Oil lobbyists in their proverbial thousand-dollar suits and alligator shoes. The Pew Research Center found that 37% of Americans now feel that fighting the climate crisis should be the number one priority of President Joe Biden and Congress, and another 34% put it among their highest priorities, even if they didn't rank it first. Companies like ExxonMobil and countries like Saudi Arabia have tried since the 1990s to gaslight the public into thinking climate change was either a total fantasy or that the burning of coal, natural gas, and petroleum wasn't causing it.
(2023-12-19). Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping Improved Premature Infants' Survival. jamanetwork.com Worldwide, 13 million infants are born preterm, and almost 1 million die within 1 month. But leaving the umbilical cord intact for at least 2 minutes after birth might reduce the mortality risk of premature infants by as much as 69% compared with immediate cord clamping, according to results from a pair of meta-analyses that each involved more than 6000 infants.
(2023-12-19). Nationwide Survey Reflects State of US Behavioral and Mental Health. jamanetwork.com Roughly 49 million people aged 12 years or older in the US lived with a substance use disorder in 2022, and about 59 million people lived with a mental illness, according to numbers from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
(2023-12-19). Semaglutide Improved Cardiovascular Health in People Without Diabetes. jamanetwork.com A recent study found that weekly treatment with semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, reduced the risk of a combination of stroke, heart attack, and death from cardiovascular causes by 20% compared with placebo. A primary cardiovascular event occurred in 6.5% of the semaglutide group and 8% of the placebo group.
(2023-12-19). Live-Virus Shingles Vaccine Provided Some Long-Term Protection. jamanetwork.com New results suggest that a live-virus vaccine intended to protect against shingles—a condition caused by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox—prevented illness in 67% of people in the first year after vaccination. But after 10 years, the vaccine's efficacy against shingles, also known as herpes zoster, had declined to 15%. The study used electronic health record data from more than 500‚ÄØ000 adults aged 50 years or older who received the shot between 2007 and 2018 in California.
(2023-12-19). Lifestyle Changes Lowered Blood Sugar in People With Prediabetes. jamanetwork.com People with prediabetes who took part in a lifestyle intervention that provided individualized support for weight management, more healthful eating, and increased physical activity lowered their blood glucose levels by 15 mg/dL on average, according to results from a large UK study that included more than 2 million participants. Prediabetes is defined by blood glucose levels between 100 to 125 mg/dL—higher than normal but still below the cutoff for type 2 diabetes.
(2023-12-19). FDA Approves First Chikungunya Vaccine. jamanetwork.com The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently greenlit the first vaccine to prevent chikungunya, a disease spread by mosquitos carrying the chikungunya virus. The agency called the virus an "emerging global health threat" due to its growing prevalence and geographic range. The vaccine, marketed as Ixchiq by Valneva Austria GmbH, is approved for adults 18 years or older who are at high risk of exposure to chikungunya virus.
(2023-12-19). Life Expectancy Gap Grows Between Men and Women in US. jamanetwork.com The gap in life expectancy between men and women widened to about 6 years in 2021—an increase from the low of roughly 4.8 years in 2010, according to an analysis of US National Center for Health Statistics data. Overall, in 2021, women had an average life expectancy of 79.3 years and men had an average life expectancy of 73.5 years.
(2023-12-19). "Food Is Medicine" Approach to Disease Prevention. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint argues that although "food is medicine" programs may help some patients prevent diet-related diseases, changing food industry behavior and ensuring that existing nutrition assistance programs are accessible and health-promoting are better strategies to make a difference.
(2023-12-19). Fourth-Generation HIV Testing. jamanetwork.com A 72-year-old man presented to the emergency department with fevers, night sweats, and rash 3 days after condomless vaginal intercourse. Results of a fourth-generation HIV test were positive and HIV-1-/2 antibody differentiation testing was negative. How would you interpret these results?
(2023-12-19). Trends in Before Medically Advised Discharges for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder. jamanetwork.com This study examines discharge trends for opioid-related admissions from 2016-2020 with a focus on admissions with opioid use disorder and an injection-related infection.
(2023-12-19). A Review of Common Painful Foot and Ankle Conditions. jamanetwork.com This review discusses the epidemiology, clinical presentation and diagnosis, and treatment for common painful foot and ankle conditions, including Morton neuroma, plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendinopathy.
(2023-12-19). Prenatal Intravenous Magnesium and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Offspring—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We appreciate the comments by Dr Marret and colleagues about our recently published MAGENTA trial that evaluated magnesium sulfate compared with placebo administered to pregnant individuals at risk of imminent preterm birth between 30 and 34 weeks' gestation.
(2023-12-19). Challenges to Door-In-Door-Out Time Thresholds for Patients With Stroke—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We acknowledge the comments from Dr Hsu and colleagues and thank them for their interest in our study. However, we believe the findings from our study are both important and meaningful despite the concerns regarding prespecified target benchmarks for door-in-door-out time and our approach to cohort assembly.
(2023-12-19). Use of Donanemab in Early Symptomatic Alzheimer Disease—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply Amyloid-related imaging abnormalities are a common adverse event for individuals with Alzheimer disease receiving amyloid-targeting therapies. In their Letter, Drs Pomara and Imbimbo thoughtfully explore the possibility that APOE-mediated breakdown of the blood-brain barrier could lead to increased concentrations of donanemab in the CSF and thus increase incidence of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (edema and effusions). This hypothesis is important to consider.
(2023-12-19). Prenatal Intravenous Magnesium and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Offspring. jamanetwork.com To the Editor The MAGENTA trial showed that administration of intravenous magnesium sulfate prior to preterm birth at 30 to 34 weeks' gestation did not improve offspring survival free of cerebral palsy at 2 years. No serious cardiovascular or respiratory adverse events were reported among the participants who received magnesium. This trial is important because births between 30 and 34 weeks' gestation occur more commonly than those before 30 weeks' gestation, and the use of prenatal magnesium may have varying benefits and risks depending on gestational age.
(2023-12-19). Challenges to Door-In-Door-Out Time Thresholds for Patients With Stroke. jamanetwork.com To the Editor We have several concerns about the recent article that reported that median door-in-door-out time was longer than current recommendations for acute stroke transfer in the US.
(2023-12-19). Use of Donanemab in Early Symptomatic Alzheimer Disease. jamanetwork.com To the Editor The TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 trial provided additional evidence that the APOE4 genotype is a risk factor for amyloid-related imaging abnormalities, especially cerebral edema and effusion. These findings are consistent with those from other clinical trials of Œ≤-amyloid—targeting monoclonal antibodies in patients with Alzheimer disease. During donanemab treatment, amyloid-related imaging abnormalities of edema/effusion were observed in only 15.7% of APOE Œµ4 noncarriers but in 22.8% of heterozygous carriers and 40.6% of homozygous APOE Œµ4 carriers. These neuroimaging…
(2023-12-19). Risk of Harm From AI-Driven Clinical Decision Support. jamanetwork.com At the point of care, artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms have been developed to augment diagnostic decisions and suggest appropriate care pathways, by leveraging complex information in a patient's electronic health record, such as imaging, documentation, and diagnostic testing. With an increasing number of technologies integrated into the diagnosis, management, and even treatment of patients, the promise of AI to enhance accuracy, reduce errors, reduce clinician burnout, and improve clinical workflows may appear imminent.
(2023-12-19). Australia-based Stuart Kasule challenges MOH on mental health awareness. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has been asked to support mental health and suicide public awareness campaigns aimed at addressing the burden in the country without stigmatizing victims. Uganda is ranked 17th on the list of countries where suicide is registered as a cause of death, with 18.67 per 100,000 …
(2023-12-19). Eviction of encroachers at Lubigi wetland paralyzes traffic on Mityana Road. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Environment Management Authority- NEMA has started evicting encroachers on Lubigi swamp in Wakiso district. On Tuesday, a joint task force comprising officials from the Police Environment Protection Unit, National Environment Management Authority, and KCCA among other agencies started destroying all structures and plantations in the wetland. Bulldozers …
(2023-12-19). Moms and their babies often share birth month. independent.co.ug 
ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Women are more likely to have children in the same month as their own birth, and now researchers think they might know why. Births within immediate families tend to cluster within a given month, according to data on more than 10 million deliveries in France and Spain. Siblings tend to share the …
(2023-12-19). The Remnant Generation helps 500 teenage mothers gain new skills courtesy of Airtel. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Milly Nakiranda (real name withheld), a senior two student, had to withdraw from studies when she conceived after being defiled by her teacher. This meant that her academic dream of gaining a professional skill was doomed since she had to halt her studies. Her story is like that of many …
(2023-12-19). UMSC secures court order restraining 'Mufti' Ssemambo. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has obtained a court order halting the enforcement of previous directives issued by Justice Faridah Shamilah Bukirwa Ntambi in regard to managment of the religious body. Justice Dr. Winfred N. Nabisinde issued the restraining order on Monday, December 18. The order specifically targets the …
(2023-12-19). Vibrant consumption fuels China's economic recovery. independent.co.ug 
NANCHANG | Xinhua | Despite external pressure and internal difficulties, China's economy has achieved a recovery and made solid progress in high-quality development in 2023, noted the annual Central Economic Work Conference held last week. Among various factors propelling growth, consumer spending is playing an increasingly important role, accounting for 83.2 percent of economic growth …
(2023-12-19). 988 km highway in Hainan fully opens to traffic. ecns.cn The total length of the coastal highway is 988.2 kilometers, linking existing roads in 12 coastal cities and counties in Hainan Province. The highway passes through 84 scenic areas.
(2023-12-19). 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit NW China. ecns.cn A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County of Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Gansu Province on Monday night. At least 111 people were killed.
(2023-12-19). China's first ultra-deepwater drilling ship starts trial run. ecns.cn The vessel, measuring 179.8 meters in length and 32.8 meters in width, is about 33,000 metric tons in weight and has an endurance of 15,000 nautical miles.
(2023-12-19). Israeli media: Sirens blare in Galilee. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-19). Israeli media reports missile fire from Lebanon at Al-Malkiyah in upper Galilee, adding ambulances rushed to the scene. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-19). Israeli channel 12: Explosions heard in Kiryat Shmona. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-19). Islamic Resistance mourns its fighter Ahmad Hussein Al-Haj Ali, who embraced martyrdom on the path to liberate Al-Quds: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-19). Al-Quds Brigades: Our Fighters fired mortar shells at Israeli military gatherings in Deir Al-Balah, 4 Zionist helicopters evacuated the dead and injured soldiers. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-19). Online: Tobias Picker's opera about 'the Danish girl' trans patient Lili Elbe. peoplesworld.org 
Moviegoers back in 2015 who saw the film The Danish Girl may have first heard the story there of Lili Elbe, the first known recipient of gender-affirming surgery in the early 1930s, then uncharted, experimental medical territory. The subject was not entirely unknown, as David Ebershoff had published a novel in 2000 by the same …
(2023-12-19). Red Sea's Gateway of Tears… As Usual, Uncle Sam's Euro Vassals Pay the Price. thealtworld.com
(2023-12-19). D.C. ceasefire activists crash mayor's holiday party. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Several D.C.-based activists crashed Mayor Muriel Bowser and Council Chairperson Phil Mendelson's holiday party on Monday. The packed event was attended by many of the mayor's allies from a variety of city agencies along with big business interests and staff. Talk of "peace, unity, self-determination, and liberation" for the people of D.C. was heard from …
(2023-12-19). New book: U.S. 'national security' born from Anti-Asian racism and white supremacist ideology. peoplesworld.org 
The convergence of state repression of people of color activism against white supremacy with radical internationalist, anti-colonial struggles constituted and justified the exponential expansion of the modern U.S. national security apparatus, argues a new book by historian Moon-Ho Jung. Menace to Empire offers this thesis, arguing that "the U.S. state melded the yellow peril and …
(2023-12-19). How to Understand Our Situation. thealtworld.com 
Dear Donors, I appreciate your determination to maintain a truthful existence. Your determination manifests itself in your support of this website which is dedicated to the preservation of truth. | It is reassuring to me that there still are Americans who understand that without truth there is nothing except tyranny and arbitrary power that is unaccountable. If we become angry enough, perhaps we will take our country back. |
2023-12-19: News Headlines
(2023-12-19). The Death Of Israel. popularresistance.org Israel will appear triumphant after it finishes its genocidal campaign in Gaza and the West Bank. Backed by the United States, it will achieve its demented goal. Its murderous rampages and genocidal violence will exterminate or ethnically cleanse Palestinians. Its dream of a state exclusively for Jews, with any Palestinians who remain stripped of basic rights, will be realized. It will revel in its blood-soaked victory. It will celebrate its war criminals. Its genocide will be erased from public consciousness and tossed into Israel's huge black hole of historical amnesia. Those with a conscience in Israel will be…
(2023-12-19). Boycott Switzerland, The Partner In Genocide! popularresistance.org At a time when Israel's genocidal war on Gaza is increasingly met with international condemnation, the world has started to take action to halt the daily massacres against Palestinian civilians in Gaza, most recently with the near-unanimous adoption of a UN General Assembly resolution calling for a ceasefire. Still, some international actors have not been fulfilling their roles and obligations, chief among them Switzerland, which has violated its own commitment to neutrality by firmly taking a proactive stand on the side of the perpetrators. | On this account, on December 9, coinciding with the International Day…
(2023-12-19). Demanding Gaza Ceasefire and Migrant Rights, More Than 80 Groups Descend on DC. truthout.org Activists from more than 80 advocacy groups took to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday to protest what they called the Israeli genocide in Palestine and "cruel" immigration policies here in the United States. The demonstrators demanded a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, an end to American military aid for Israel, and protection for migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. |
(2023-12-19). PFLP calls for weekly global strikes on Mondays. iacenter.org December 18, 2023 The following statement was posted on X (formerly Twitter) by the Axis of Resistance on Dec. 17, 2023. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine calls for participation in the global strike, which was called for by forces in solidarity with our oppressed and struggling people for their freedom. The strike is scheduled for every Monday until the cessation of the aggression and genocide against our people. The Front invites labor unions, professional associations, progressive forces, and supporters of our people around the world to engage in every possible effort to make this strike succes…
(2023-12-19). AmericaFest 2023: Republicans embrace genocide in Gaza, fascism in America. wsws.org The far-right political conference featured dozens of Republican politicians, right-wing commentators, and other fascists, virtually all of whom embraced Trump's "stolen election," the antisemitic "Great Replacement Theory" and the genocide in Gaza.
(2023-12-19). Genocide in Gaza: Baerbock and Cameron back Netanyahu. wsws.org By a "permanent ceasefire," the two foreign ministers mean a peace on the bones of the Palestinians, a truce in the cemetery.
(2023-12-19). The Israeli state's fascist ideology and the genocide in Gaza. wsws.org This lecture was given by World Socialist Web Site International Editorial Board Chairman David North at Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany.
(2023-12-19). SEP (Australia) holds speakout to promote meeting tomorrow in Sydney opposing Gaza genocide. wsws.org The meeting will discuss the need for a political struggle against the Labor government, which has backed the genocide, and the entire capitalist system that is responsible.
(2023-12-19). Joint meeting of US educators and students resolves to mobilize the working class to stop the genocide against Gaza. wsws.org The meeting was sponsored by the International Youth and Students for Social Equality and the Educators Rank-and-File Safety Committee in the US.
(2023-12-19). Joint meeting of US educators and students resolves to mobilize the working class to stop the genocide against Gaza. wsws.org Saturday's meeting was sponsored by the International Youth and Students for Social Equality and the Educators Rank-and-File Safety Committee in the US.
(2023-12-19). Despite Biden's claims, Gaza health ministry death toll is accurate, say peer-reviewed scientific studies. geopoliticaleconomy.com US President Biden criticized Gaza's health ministry, but its statistics on Israel's killings of Palestinians are accurate, according to peer-reviewed articles in top medical journal The Lancet.
(2023-12-19). BP, Evergreen Suspend Red Sea Tanker Traffic; Yemen Continues Attacks. popularresistance.org BP said it will pause all its tanker traffic through the Red Sea following an escalation of attacks on commercial shipping by Yemen's Ansarallah resistance movement in response to Israel's brutal bombing campaign in Gaza. | "In light of the deteriorating security situation for shipping in the Red Sea, BP has decided to temporarily pause all transits through the Red Sea," the company said in a statement on 18 December. | Similarly, Taiwanese container shipping line Evergreen said on Monday that it has decided to temporarily stop accepting Israeli cargo and instructed its container ships to suspend navigation throu…
(2023-12-19). Euro-Med Monitor: Investigate Reports 'Israel' Burying Victims Alive. popularresistance.org The human rights organization Euro-Med Monitor has urged to probe Israeli war crimes after reports of Palestinian civilians buried alive at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. | In a report published on Saturday, the Geneva-based group said that "an independent international investigation must be opened into these reports." | According to Euro-Med Monitor, "Israeli army bulldozers drove into the hospital (on Saturday) morning and destroyed its southern section, leaving behind massive destruction following several days of non-stop attacks and siege."
(2023-12-19). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 74: Hamas tells Israel it 'arrived too late' to tunnel; forces arrest doctors at Al-Awdeh Hospital. mondoweiss.net UN official says Gaza may need a special tribunal to investigate Israel's atrocities. An Israeli official claims there are "no churches, no Christians" in Gaza, and Doctors Without Borders warn of increased attacks on healthcare centers in Jenin.
(2023-12-19). The United States Of War, The Plan For New Gaza Israeli Settlements & Palestinians Buried Alive. 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 (12/18/23). 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
(2023-12-19). Hamas Unveils Video Showing Continued Captivity of Three Elderly Hostages in Gaza. themedialine.org
(2023-12-19). Strategic Summit Unfolds as US Defense Leader Visits Israel to Chart New Course for Gaza Conflict. themedialine.org
(2023-12-19). Calls Grow to Grant Temporary Protected Status to Palestinians Already in the US. truthout.org As the Biden administration faces accusations of being too slow to help Palestinian Americans and their families trapped in Gaza, we speak with Narmin Abushaban in Detroit whose mother died from lack of medical care while waiting to leave Gaza. She is working now to rescue the rest of her family members. This comes as calls grow for the U.S. to grant temporary protected status (TPS) to… |
(2023-12-19). New UN Security Council Ceasefire Resolution Delayed as US Aims to Weaken It. truthout.org The United Nations Security Council on Monday delayed an expected vote on a new Gaza cease-fire resolution as the U.S. worked to weaken the measure's language, objecting to the proposed call for an "urgent and sustainable cessation of hostilities." Unnamed diplomats told The Associated Press that the wording will likely be changed to call for a "suspension" of hostilities or some other watered… |
(2023-12-19). Yemeni movement's solidarity with Palestine. iacenter.org December 18, 2023 Below is a statement by Ansarallah (called the Houthi movement in the imperialist media) spokesperson, Mohammed Abdul Salam, which was posted on Resistance News Network on Dec. 16. The accompanying news is that the largest shipping company in the world, the Swiss-Italian MSC, has decided to cease all shipments in the Red Sea in response to the operations of the Yemeni Armed Forces targeting any ship headed to the Zionist entity's Eilat port in southern occupied Palestine until the siege of Gaza is lifted. This port has been temporarily closed. According to Israel National News, maritime shipping…
(2023-12-19). The US encourages targeted assassinations to bolster Israel's impunity. thealtworld.com Israel has long made it a mission to use targeted assassinations to kill Hamas leaders in Gaza and abroad. In context of the latest Israeli bombing of the enclave, which Israel allegedly initiated to wipe out Hamas despite proof to the contrary, the US is now According to US Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin, the shift would be "transitioning to the next phase of operations". A pr…
(2023-12-19). Palestinian American Woman Tries to Save Family in Gaza After Her Mom Dies Awaiting Evacuation. democracynow.org As the Biden administration faces accusations of being too slow to help Palestinian Americans and their families trapped in Gaza, we speak with Narmin Abushaban in Detroit whose mother died from lack of medical care while waiting to leave Gaza. She is working now to rescue the rest of her family members. This comes as calls grow for the U.S. to grant temporary protected status (TPS) to Palestinians already in the United States. We are also joined by civil rights attorney Sophia Akbar to discuss a lawsuit accusing the Biden administration of violating the constitutional rights of Palestinian Americans by withholdi…
(2023-12-19). "Beyond Our Imagination": Journalist Describes Total Destruction, with Fellow Gazans Buried Alive. democracynow.org We are joined in Cairo by Fadi Abu Shammalah, the head of Gaza's General Union of Cultural Centers, who describes the inhumane conditions he was able to escape in Gaza. "Every city in the Gaza Strip is beyond our imagination," says Abu Shammalah. He notes that in just the last 36 hours, at least 170 civilians were killed. "Witnesses say that the Israeli bulldozers buried the injured people in Kamal Adwan Hospital. They buried them while they are alive," says Abu Shammalah. "They were still alive. They killed and they buried them." He calls this a war on Palestinian civili…
(2023-12-19). Israel's War on Children: Fadi Abu Shammalah on Horrific Ordeal Facing Kids in Gaza, Including His Own. democracynow.org In Part 2 of our interview with Fadi Abu Shammalah, the head of Gaza's General Union of Cultural Centers, he describes how his three children were finally able to flee to Cairo this morning. He is now working to secure safe passage for more than a dozen family members still stuck behind the blockade. "The international community are silent. And a lot of them are supporting it," Abu Shammalah says.
(2023-12-19). Headlines for December 19, 2023. democracynow.org Israeli Strikes on Jabaliya and Rafah Kill Dozens, Pushing Gaza Death Toll Toward 20,000, Palestinian Journalists Adel Zorob, Abdullah Alwan and Haneen Al-Qashtan Killed by Israeli Strikes, In Tel Aviv, Pentagon Chief Calls U.S.-Israel Ties "Unshakable," Pledges More Arms for Israel, U.N. Security Council Delays Vote on Gaza Ceasefire Resolution After U.S. Delegation Objects, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs SB4, Making It a Crime to Enter the U.S. Outside Ports of Entry, Egypt's el-Sisi Claims Victory in Presidential Election After Barring and Intimidating Opponents, Pope Francis Allows Priests to…
(2023-12-19). In rare vigil outside White House, Biden staffers demand ceasefire in Gaza. ummid.com In a rarest of rare case, the administrative staff of US President Joe Biden Wednesday December 13, 2023 gathered outside his official residence White House to demand ceasefire in Gaza Strip which is under relentless bombing by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF).
(2023-12-19). Israeli military website hacked, posted with Palestine solidarity message. ummid.com Cyber warriors, who claimed to be from Jordan, hacked the official website of the "Israeli Defense Force" website and replaced the original contents with messages expressing solidarity with Gaza and the Palestinians living there.
(2023-12-19). French nationals fighting in Gaza must be charged with war crimes: MP. ummid.com French nationals fighting in Gaza must be charged with war crimes and tried in court, French lawmaker Thomas Porte said Saturday December 16, 2023.
(2023-12-19). Israel admits 'accidentally killing' 3 hostages in Gaza. ummid.com The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) Friday December 16, 2023 admitted "accidentally killing" three hostages in Gaza.
(2023-12-19). Lloyd Austin Visits Israel, Vows Continued Support for Gaza Slaughter. news.antiwar.com Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with Israeli officials in Tel Aviv on Monday and vowed continued US military support for the Israeli onslaught on Gaza despite the massive civilian casualty rate. In a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Austin said the US "commitment to Israel is unshakeable," according to The Times of …
(2023-12-19). US Formally Launches Red Sea Military Operation in Response to Houthi Attacks. news.antiwar.com The US has formally announced the launch of a new military operation in the Red Sea aimed at responding to attacks on commercial shipping by Yemen's Houthis that started in response to the brutal Israeli assault on Gaza. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced the initiative, dubbed Operation Prosperity Guardian, while on a trip to …
(2023-12-19). Going Mask-Off About The Two-State Solution Lie. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2023-12-19). Our stories matter. electronicintifada.net My aunt Fadwa, shot by an Israeli sniper, died alone in the hospital.
(2023-12-19). World faces days of "moral decay" as Israel bulldozes hospital grounds, detains more doctors. peoplesdispatch.org
(2023-12-19). Kawempe Hospital registers decline in maternal deaths. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kawempe National Maternal Hospital is witnessing a noteworthy decrease in avoidable maternal and neonatal deaths, thanks to corporate support received from various companies as part of Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. During the reception of essential utility commodities from Stanbic and its partners, Dr. Emmanuel Byaruhanga, the hospital's executive director …
(2023-12-19). Jurist and law educator Jiang Ping dies age 94. ecns.cn Jiang Ping, a well-known Chinese jurist and law educator, died at the age of 94 on Tuesday at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing, media outlet ThePaper.cn reported.
(2023-12-19). NTNU scientists develop new antibiotics to fight hospital superbug. ummid.com A team of scientists from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has developed a promising antibiotic candidate against a hospital superbug, using a methodology that may be important in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
(2023-12-19). BRICS Expansion and Economic Fairness in Focus. infobrics.org Policy makers and experts from several countries speaking at the Doha Forum 2023 highlighted the potential of the BRICS group to establish trade and investment alliances, fostering economic and social development in a multipolar world…
(2023-12-19). The Deadly Influence Of The Military Industrial Complex At COP28. popularresistance.org We hear about the growing influence of fossil fuel, nuclear and Big Agriculture corporations over the United Nations' Conference of Parties (COP) meetings, but hardly anything about the presence of weapons makers and NATO leaders. Clearing the FOG speaks with Canadian environmental lawyer and peace activist Tamara Lorincz, who reports about the meetings and outcomes of the recently-concluded COP28. She is part of an organizing effort to highlight the carbon footprint of Western militaries and the significant contributions of NATO countries to the climate crisis. Lorincz points out the great discrepancies between…
(2023-12-19). Former Ukrainian PM insists on Kiev joining NATO. infobrics.org According to former Prime Minister Yatsenyuk, Ukraine's entry into the Western military bloc would be the best way to put pressure on Russia.
(2023-12-19). US Senate looks to end last of abortion-related military promotion blockade. devdiscourse.com The U.S. Senate will confirm this month the last of hundreds of military promotions held up for much of the year over a senator's protest of the Pentagon's payment of abortion-related travel costs, Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday.
(2023-12-19). China Pushes Northern Sea Route Transit Cargo to New Record. infobrics.org
(2023-12-19). Twenty More Countries Have Applied to Join BRICS. infobrics.org
(2023-12-19). Ukraine's intelligence chief admits there are no more troops without forced mobilisation. infobrics.org Pregnancy is the only guaranteed way women can avoid conscription into the Ukrainian military.
(2023-12-19). Will political West transfer $300 billion of stolen Russian assets to Kiev regime. infobrics.org The political West is trying to hurt Russia by not only stealing its reserves, but also illegally transferring them to the Neo-Nazi junta. The obvious goal is to "adequately" substitute US funding that is now virtually guaranteed to run out thanks to the peculiarities of America's political system, as the growing GOP-DNC divide turns into an even bigger headache for Kiev.
(2023-12-19). Crisis Unfolds: Rebels Take Control of Sudan's Second-Largest City, Endangering Thousands of Refugees. themedialine.org
(2023-12-19). Rights Groups Sue Texas to Block New Law That Targets Migrants. truthout.org Immigrant rights organizations have sued Texas after Gov. Greg Abbott approved one of the strictest state immigration enforcement laws, which authorizes police to arrest immigrants suspected of crossing the border illegally. In their lawsuit, the American Civil Liberties Union and the Texas Civil Rights Project claim that Senate Bill 4, which Abbott signed on Monday and is scheduled to take effect… |
(2023-12-19). Market Functionality Assessment on Bhasan Char, Bangladesh: Fostering Growth in the Embryonic Market for Rohingya Refugee Resilience (September 2023). reliefweb.int
(2023-12-19). UNHCR Bangladesh Operational Update, November 2023. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-19). No food for up to 17 hours: life onboard the Bibby Stockholm, according to its quasi-detainees. thecanary.co Refugees on board the Bibby Stockholm barge have told campaign group One Life To Live that access to food is heavily restricted. Additionally, portions are child-sized and canteen queues take up to an hour — with those at the end likely to be disappointed. | A significant amount of food is wasted because the quality is poor. It can also be unhygienic; for example, dirty salad leaves and hair regularly found in the food. And it is often culturally inappropriate. According to one individual, a group of men have been on hunger strike. | This picture is particularly disturbing because the Home Office pays the c…
(2023-12-19). Yay, Humbug! Why We Should All Be Scrooges On Immigration. dailysceptic.org Scrooge is everywhere at this time of year as the archetypal Christmas miser. But on some issues, like immigration, it's ultimately not kind to be anything other than Scrooge-like, says Steven Tucker.
(2023-12-19). 2023 In Review: Big Strikes, Bigger Gains. popularresistance.org Strikes and threats of strikes extracted contracts ranging from good to excellent from employers across the country this year. Half a million U.S. workers walked out—machinists, teachers, baristas, nurses, hotel housekeepers, and auto workers—with much of the motion coming from unions led by reformers. | The year started out with a squeaker of an election victory that turned out to be momentous. In late 2022, the Members United slate swept most top offices at the Auto Workers (UAW) on a platform of "No Concessions, No Corruption, No Tiers." March saw a presidential runoff pitting the old guard incumbe…
(2023-12-19). Klaus Schwab wants to stop the retreat of globalisation and global governance with a new form of globalisation and global governance. expose-news.com Klaus Schwab and Thierry Malleret's book 'Covid-19: The Great Reset' identified "the global governance free fall" as an existential challenge and if we do not collaborate "we are doomed." "Nation states make …
(2023-12-19). Federal Judge Halts Removal of Confederate Statue at Arlington National Cemetery. truthout.org A federal judge has blocked the removal of a Confederate statue at Arlington National Cemetery which depicts enslaved people, prior to and during the Civil War, as being content and devoted to their enslavers. The statue, which is called the Confederate Memorial, was erected in Virginia in 1914 and features a female figure standing atop a 32-foot tall pedestal with an olive leaf crown. |
(2023-12-19). Progress in the results of the strike of the workers of the large Californian hotels. pressenza.com Since the 4th of July holiday weekend, around sixty large hotels in Southern California, and especially in Los Angeles, have been affected by extensive strikes, mobile pickets and demonstrations. | 32,000 workers (room maids, cooks, dishwashers, bartenders and receptionists) are trying to renew their employment contracts which expired on June 30th. | They ask for an increase of 11 dollars in hourly wages over the course of the three-year contract (5 dollars/hour from the signing of the agreement), improvement of health care and pension benefits, reduction of workloads, possibility of access to work for people who…
(2023-12-19). Giuliani Slapped With New Lawsuit From Election Workers Who Won Defamation Suit. truthout.org Two former Georgia election workers who successfully sued Rudy Giuliani for defamation over his false claims of election fraud are suing him again, alleging that he is continuing to use the very same rhetoric and errant assertions that led to their initial lawsuit. Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, two election workers in Georgia who are also mother and daughter, won the defamation suit against… |
(2023-12-19). The Quebec public sector workers' struggle and the fight against imperialist war. wsws.org Workers in Quebec and the rest of Canada have no interest in being used as cannon fodder to strengthen corporate Canada's position against its rivals on the global stage.
(2023-12-19). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Strikes are spreading in Argentina over "structural adjustments" announced by President Millei while sugar refinery workers in Vancouver are continuing a walkout against Rogers Sugar that has caused shortages.
(2023-12-19). Labour leftists looking for a win should embrace the big green elephant in the room. thecanary.co
(2023-12-19). Building a real left: Not one that condemns resistance and is without Palestinians. liberationnews.org While for a moment that meant the real, anti-imperialist left was demonized, caricatured and written off as a marginalized fringe by the liberal leftist organizations and some prominent liberal "influencers," two months later there is now a mass anti-war movement taking the streets every night with anti-imperialist politics at the very center, and it is the liberals who are isolated.
(2023-12-19). Thailand to Speed Up Construction of Joint-Chinese High-Speed Railway. thealtworld.com Thailand's recently renewed commitment toward finishing the already under-construction Thai-Chinese high-speed railway may help move the Southeast Asian nation forward, out of the shadow of years of Western-induced political instability, and into the light of peace and prosperity as it and the rest of the region rise with China. | The recent announcement has triggered condemnation from Western commentators who support Washington, London, and Brussel's agenda of maintaining dominance over Asia and shaping Southeast Asia into a united front against a rising China. | As Thailand takes the final steps toward finishin…
(2023-12-19). Dear Sanity Claus (starring Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish). scheerpost.com
(2023-12-19). Impeachment: Biden Under Formal Investigation. popularresistance.org It is now two and a half months since the House Oversight Committee opened hearings to consider the grounds for an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden for his increasingly apparent involvement in the extravagant corruption and influence-peddling schemes of his wayward son Hunter, his brother James, and other members of the Biden family. | The full House finally voted on this matter last Wednesday along strict party lines, 221 Republicans to 212 Democrats. | Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., a.k.a. "the Big Guy," will now be formally investigated on accumulating evidence that he was a participant in and/or a b…
(2023-12-19). US Granted Access to 15 Military Bases in Finland Under New Deal. news.antiwar.com The US and Finland signed a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) on Monday that gives the US access to 15 military bases in the Nordic nation, which shares an over 800-mile border with Russia. According to The Barent's Observer, the northernmost site in the agreement is a border guard base in Ivalo, a small town located …
(2023-12-19). Starvation begins to bite in Rafah. electronicintifada.net "We go to bed hungry. We wake up hungry."
(2023-12-19). Smear campaigns won't stop us from telling Refaat's story. electronicintifada.net A tribute to my teacher and friend.
(2023-12-19). How Much Longer Can Danes Snore While Their Security and Democracy are Being Stripped away and Danish Politics Increase the Risk of World War III? dissidentvoice.org It's a damn good thing we have Washington to inform the Danes about what's coming, right before Christmas when people are thinking about everything else. The procedure is completely obscene: An agreement is first signed (as with Norway, Finland and Sweden), and then it must (possibly) be approved by the Danish parliament: How on earth …
(2023-12-19). BREAKING: "Later this Week, Denmark and the US will Sign a Defence Cooperation agreement" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-19). Dedollarization: 95% of trade between China and Russia is no longer done in US currency. peoplesdispatch.org On a recent visit to China, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov stated that this year the use of the Russian ruble and Chinese yuan in trade between the two countries has already reached 95%. | At the same time, from January to October, 68% of all Russian trade was carried out in the two countries' currencies, according to Russian Minister of Economic Development Maksim Reshetnikov. | The yuan has also been used by Russia in commercial transactions with Mongolia, the Philippines, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Japan, Tajikistan, and Singapore. | The debate about the need for de-doll…
(2023-12-19). Guyana-Venezuela Dispute: The Background And Opposing War. popularresistance.org If there were any misgivings about the actions undertaken by the government of Venezuela around the territorial dispute with Guyana, the joint military exercises between Guyana Defence Forces (GDF) and the US Southern Command (SouthCom) explain what really lies behind things. | Venezuela's claimed territory, also known as Guayana Esequiba, is 159,500 square kilometres west of the river of the same name. SouthCom (the Pentagon) never intervenes in territorial disputes, unless the territory in question contains resources of geopolitical importance for US imperialism.
(2023-12-19). Year 2023 In Review For Latin American And The Caribbean. popularresistance.org December 2 marked the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine, which proclaimed US dominion over Latin America and the Caribbean. Left-leaning governments in the hemisphere have had to contest a decadent but still dominant USA. Challenges in the past year include a world economic slowdown, a continuing drug plague, and a more aggressive hegemon reacting to a more volatile and disputed world order. | The progressive regional current, the so-called Pink Tide, slackened in 2023 compared to the rising tide of 2022, which had been buoyed by big wins in Colombia and Brazil.
(2023-12-19). Scientists Say COP28 Is A Blank Cheque For More Deadly Delay. popularresistance.org The UN climate summit, hijacked by the fossil fuel cartel, has gifted a blank cheque to rich countries and Big Oil to kill one billion people and force billions more to flee their homes by 2100. | The so-called 'historic' outcome of COP28 fails to deliver the most basic and necessary measures which would have prevented societal and earth systems collapse, as outlined by the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC): eliminate fossil fuel subsidies and halt all new gas and oil projects. | Instead, the new resolution includes numerous loopholes which will allow polluters to greenwash emissions through fictional…
(2023-12-19). 2023 in Review: Reality Makes a Forceful Comeback. pressenza.com Three major issues dominated 2023: the conflict in Ukraine, the economy and the conflict in Palestine. The first two upheavals began in 2022, the third in 2023. In all three cases, developments brought about a head-on collision with largely concealed realities. A mental universe built on myths, fantasies, fables, "alternative facts", and "narratives", not to mention crass ignorance, self-delusion, and conceit, smashed against the reef of the real world. The shock was brutal, akin to a hard landing, and devastating for the storytelling in which the West has become accustomed to wallowing. It has now become harder…
(2023-12-19). Ukraine's Intelligence Chief admits there are no More Troops without "Forced Mobilisation" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-19). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds end-of-year news conference. informationclearinghouse.blog "We are becoming stronger every month" Watch It follows Vladimir Putin giving his own end-of-year news conference last week in which he said his war objectives had not changed — and that Russia will have met its stated aims of "denazification", demilitarisation and neutral status of Ukraine by the time the war ends. A Note …
(2023-12-19). Ukraine War Day #664: Drone-Starved Ukraine Wastes What It Has! awfulavalanche.wordpress.com
(2023-12-19). Biden, Democrats offer virtual destruction of asylum rights in return for Ukraine war funding. wsws.org Since the funding bill was first introduced in October, President Joe Biden has repeatedly called on Congress to pass his request, warning that the funds are imperative for Ukraine, and more broadly, for US national security.
(2023-12-19). MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM: The Muppet Christmas Carol (w/ Wren Mack). levernews.com
(2023-12-19). Larry Fink's Big Climate Lie. levernews.com
(2023-12-19). Generational Manager Ryan Poles Is Putting The Chicago Bears In Position To Be Great, Again. moguldom.com The role of a general manager is pivotal to the success of any franchise. They are responsible for making critical decisions that shape the team's present and future. In the case of the Chicago Bears, Ryan Poles has emerged as a generational manager, steering the National Football League franchise toward a promising future. Prior to …
(2023-12-19). Single-Use Food Packaging from 17 Countries Contains PFAS "Forever Chemicals" pressenza.com 19 December 2023, Gothenburg City, Sweden/Quezon City Philippines. A study released today by the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) and 18 IPEN member groups found toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals, including globally banned substances, in single-use, paper, cardboard, and plant-based molded fiber food containers and tableware purchased from 17 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and Latin America and the Caribbean. | PFAS chemicals have been linked to cancer, infertility, and endocrine disruption. Prior studies have shown that PFAS in food packaging can…
(2023-12-19). Assange Appeal Hearing Set for February. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-19). False Transitions and Global Stocktakes: The Failure of COP28. scheerpost.com By Binoy Kampmark / CounterPunch The time has come to treat the sequence of UN Climate Change Conferences, the latest concluding in Dubai, as a series of the failed and the abysmally rotten. It shows how a worthless activity, caked (oiled?) with appropriately chosen words, can actually provide assurance that something worthwhile was done. Along the way, …
(2023-12-19). Lessons From One Unequal Society to Another. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-19). The Surveillance Showdown That Fizzled. scheerpost.com By India McKinney / Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) Like the weather rapidly getting colder outside, the fight over renewing, reforming, or sunsetting the mass surveillance power of Section 702 has been put on ice until spring. In the last week of legislative business before the winter break, Congress was scheduled to consider two very different proposals: H.R. 6570, …
(2023-12-19). US Trying to Water Down New Cease-Fire Resolution at UN Security Council. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-19). A newcomer to the world of injunctions. ukhumanrightsblog.com Factual background The appeal in Wolverhampton City Council and others v London Gypsies and Travellers and others [2023] UKSC 47 concerned injunctions obtained by over 38 different local authorities between 2015 and 2020 to prevent unauthorised encampments by Gypsies and Travellers. These "newcomer injunctions" as they are known, are a wholly new form of injunction, …
(2023-12-19). Even Some Israelis Admit the IOF Has Gone Too Far. sonar21.com
(2023-12-19). Moves of UK and US Over Chagos Expose True Nature of 'Values-Based Alliance'. orinocotribune.com By Global Times — Dec 9, 2023 | US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and visiting British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on Thursday local time in a joint press conference that they had discussed the "vital" US-UK Indian Ocean air base at Diego Garcia. Cameron did not give a specific response when asked if the UK was dropping plans to return the Chagos Islands, of which Diego Garcia is the largest member, to Mauritius, while Blinken said that Washington "recognizes UK sovereignty over British Indian Ocean Territory." | The word "recognize" here is full of darkness, injustice and irony. This immediately…
(2023-12-19). "8:15 Hiroshima" Film Screening and Talk. pressenza.com
(2023-12-19). Myanmar needs holistic reforms to avert crisis. pressenza.com On January 31, 1949, the Karen National Union launched a revolt that marked the start of the war in Myanmar. Following 112 days of combat, the Myanmar Army routed the Karen National Defence Organisation in May 1949 and retook control of Yangon. The Karens are still engaged in this battle since they attempted to equalise possibilities with the Bhamars. Temporary ceasefire agreements were struck in the states of Kachin, Kayah, Mon, and Shan throughout the 1990s; yet, during that same period, twenty other armed ethnic groupings emerged. These gangs persisted in their conflict even after the cease-fire that lasted fr…
(2023-12-19). NYC: Rally to Demand Passage of the Move the Money Resolution. pressenza.com
(2023-12-19). Advani 'requested' not to attend Ram Temple consecration ceremony: Champat Rai. muslimmirror.com Veteran BJP leaders L.K. Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, who led the agitation for the Ram temple in Ayodhya, have been 'requested' not to attend the consecration ceremony of the temple next month. "Both are elders of the family and considering their age and health, they were requested not to come, which was accepted by …
(2023-12-19). Chile: Voters Reject Far-Right Constitution Proposal. orinocotribune.com According to local media, the "Against" vote won in 13 regions, while "In Favor" only won in Maule, àëuble, and La Araucanía. | Chile's Electoral Service (Servel) reported that the "Against" won the constitutional referendum held this Sunday, December 17. The electoral event was held in Chile, in which a constitutional text prepared by the right and the extreme right was presented to the citizens for examination. | The electoral authority reported through social media that, with 96.30% of the votes counted, 55.76% of voters (6,810,716 votes) rejected the proposed Constitution prepared by the Constitutional C…
(2023-12-19). Court confirms murder, terror charges against Kiggundu suspect killers. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court has formally charged individuals linked to the killing of Major Mohammad Kiggundu and his bodyguard Sergeant Steven Mukasa. Justice Richard Wejuli Wabwire, on Monday, confirmed multiple charges against the accused, who will now await trial before a designated panel. The accused, …
(2023-12-19). Court rules ex-LRA commander Kwoyelo to answer 78 of 93 charges, 14 dropped. independent.co.ug Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Prosecution has secured a ruling of a case to answer in 78 charges in the ex-LRA commander Thomas Kwoyelo case. The High Court International Crimes Division has ruled that Thomas Kwoyelo alias Latoni has a case to answer in 78 out of 93 charges. Loss of the 14 …
(2023-12-19). EAC withdraws from election observation in DR Congo. independent.co.ug Arusha, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Community (EAC) will not participate as an observer in the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due on Wednesday, December 20. The secretariat said in a brief statement that the DRC authorities had declined the EAC application to have an observer mission in the …
(2023-12-19). Egypt's Sisi wins presidential election with 89.6% of vote. independent.co.ug CAIRO | Xinhua | Egypt's National Election Authority (NEA) declared on Monday that incumbent President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi won the 2024 presidential election with 89.6 percent of valid votes. At a press conference in the capital Cairo, the NEA said the turnout reached 66.8 percent of the total 67 million eligible voters. Voting in Egypt took …
(2023-12-19). Gulu street children seek belonging. independent.co.ug Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A former street child in Gulu, Patrick Ocen has pleaded with the government and authorities to handle with caution the Aguu (street children) question in Northern Uganda. He believes the issue is complex and that those young people who were victims or survivors of the war have many questions …
(2023-12-19). Ongwen transfered to Norway jail to serve 25-year jail sentence. independent.co.ug The Hague, Netherlands | THE INDEPENDENT | Dominic Ongwen, the former rebel Lord's Resistance (LRA) Army Commander will serve his 25-year jail term in Norway. He was transferred to an undisclosed detention facility in Norway on Monday, according to a statement from the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC)in the Netherlands. This comes more than two years after …
(2023-12-19). Police explains how gang leader Sobi met his death. independent.co.ug Gomba, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Paddy Sserunjogi, widely known as Sobi, met a tragic end on Monday afternoon in Kibaale village, Kigumba parish, Maddu Sub-county, Gomba district. Residents allegedly attacked and hacked him to death, accusing him of forcefully acquiring land. Confirming Sobi's demise late in the evening, Katonga Regional Police Spokesperson Superintendent of …
(2023-12-19). Yemen's Houthis claim fresh attacks on 2 ships in Red Sea. independent.co.ug SANAA | Xinhua | Yemen's Houthi militia on Monday claimed responsibility for attacks on an oil ship and a cargo ship in the southern part of the Red Sea, near the Bab al-Mandab Strait. "Our naval forces carried out a qualitative military operation against two ships linked to Israel. One was the Swan Atlantic loaded …
(2023-12-19). Australia-based Stuart Kasule challenges MOH on mental health awareness. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has been asked to support mental health and suicide public awareness campaigns aimed at addressing the burden in the country without stigmatizing victims. Uganda is ranked 17th on the list of countries where suicide is registered as a cause of death, with 18.67 per 100,000 …
(2023-12-19). Moms and their babies often share birth month. independent.co.ug ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Women are more likely to have children in the same month as their own birth, and now researchers think they might know why. Births within immediate families tend to cluster within a given month, according to data on more than 10 million deliveries in France and Spain. Siblings tend to share the …
(2023-12-19). The Remnant Generation helps 500 teenage mothers gain new skills courtesy of Airtel. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Milly Nakiranda (real name withheld), a senior two student, had to withdraw from studies when she conceived after being defiled by her teacher. This meant that her academic dream of gaining a professional skill was doomed since she had to halt her studies. Her story is like that of many …
(2023-12-19). Vibrant consumption fuels China's economic recovery. independent.co.ug NANCHANG | Xinhua | Despite external pressure and internal difficulties, China's economy has achieved a recovery and made solid progress in high-quality development in 2023, noted the annual Central Economic Work Conference held last week. Among various factors propelling growth, consumer spending is playing an increasingly important role, accounting for 83.2 percent of economic growth …
(2023-12-19). UMSC secures court order restraining 'Mufti' Ssemambo. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has obtained a court order halting the enforcement of previous directives issued by Justice Faridah Shamilah Bukirwa Ntambi in regard to managment of the religious body. Justice Dr. Winfred N. Nabisinde issued the restraining order on Monday, December 18. The order specifically targets the …
(2023-12-19). Eviction of encroachers at Lubigi wetland paralyzes traffic on Mityana Road. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Environment Management Authority- NEMA has started evicting encroachers on Lubigi swamp in Wakiso district. On Tuesday, a joint task force comprising officials from the Police Environment Protection Unit, National Environment Management Authority, and KCCA among other agencies started destroying all structures and plantations in the wetland. Bulldozers …
(2023-12-19). COP28 Gave Us Another Agreement Full of Loopholes for Fossil Fuels. truthout.org The outcome of global climate summits has barely changed since the United Nations held the first Conference of the Parties (COP) in Berlin in 1995. Reaching an international consensus on climate action that might avert the worst effects of global warming and put the planet on a sustainable track has always been an elusive goal due to the power of the fossil fuel industry and political short… |
(2023-12-19). Gansu earthquake causes at least 111 deaths, houses collapse. ecns.cn A magnitude-6.2 earthquake jolted Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu Province, at 11: 59 p.m. on Monday, with a depth of 10 kilometers, according to China Earthquake Networks Center.
(2023-12-19). Cold wave to linger for days across country. ecns.cn Below-average temperatures will continue across the country this week due to the lingering effects of a cold wave that will affect the country's transportation system, heating supplies and agriculture.
(2023-12-19). Crackdown intensifies on 'formalism at fingertips'. ecns.cn A guideline on preventing "formalism at fingertips" was recently issued by the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission to implement the central leadership's call to combat formalism and bureaucracy.
(2023-12-19). Beijing and Pyongyang to mark key anniversary. ecns.cn China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea "have always firmly supported and trusted each other "and Beijing is willing to strengthen two-way communication and coordination, and deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields.
(2023-12-19). Female serial killer Lao Rongzhi executed. ecns.cn Female serial killer Lao Rongzhi was executed on Monday after China's top court approved her death sentence.alty.
(2023-12-19). Efforts to improve child development in rural areas. ecns.cn China is ramping up efforts to enhance early development of infants and young children in villages in a bid to narrow the gap between urban and rural areas, officials and experts said at an international symposium in Beijing on Saturday.
(2023-12-19). Chinese drought-tolerant rice variety helps feed Africa, address climate woes. ecns.cn A drought-tolerant rice variety developed by China is boosting food production in African countries while slashing methane emissions, which have been linked to global warming.
(2023-12-19). Hainan celebrates opening of Hainan Coastal Scenic Highway. ecns.cn After nearly three years of intense construction, Haikou, South China's Hainan province, held an opening ceremony for the Hainan Coastal Scenic Highway on Monday.
(2023-12-19). China's top health authority sends multiple experts to help with relief in Gansu. ecns.cn The National Health Commission, China's top health authority, said on Tuesday morning that it has dispatched its officials in charge of health emergency work and medical experts to Jishishan county.
(2023-12-19). Anti-Chinese laws protested in Florida. ecns.cn They are SB 264 and SB 846. They have different numbers, but their common thread is that they are anti-Chinese legislation in Florida.
(2023-12-19). Qinghai affect by Gansu earthquake, mobilizes multiple personnel. ecns.cn Three cities and prefectures in Qinghai province were affected by the 6.2-magnitude earthquake in neighboring Gansu province, with the closest village to the epicenter only 12 kilometers away, local authorities said.
(2023-12-19). China on way to meet 2023 economic growth targets. ecns.cn China is well-positioned to meet its annual economic growth targets for 2023, the country's top economic regulator said on Tuesday.
(2023-12-19). China urges U.S. to stop arming Taiwan. ecns.cn China is strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposed to the United States' latest arms sale to China's Taiwan, a defense spokesman said on Tuesday morning.
(2023-12-19). U.S.-China relations committee president emphasizes need for 'courage'. ecns.cn The United States and China need to "boost courage" to drive relations a step forward to benefit all, said Steve Orlins, president of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations.
(2023-12-19). Y-20 delivers rescue supplies to earthquake ravaged area. ecns.cn A Y-20 strategic transport plane of the People's Liberation Army has transported 14 tons of rescue supplies, vehicles and rescuers to the earthquake-hit area after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake occurred in Northwest China's Gansu province.
(2023-12-19). Multiple rescue forces deployed to quake-hit Gansu, Qinghai provinces. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Emergency Management on Tuesday allocated 200 million yuan(about 28 million USD) in natural disaster relief funds to quake-hit Gansu and Qinghai Provinces to support local earthquake relief efforts, including 150 million yuan for Gansu and 50 million yuan for Qinghai.
(2023-12-19). China purchases 90 million tons of autumn grain to strengthen food security: NDRC. ecns.cn China is stepping up autumn grain purchase, with state-owned enterprises in the country's major grain-producing areas buying over 90 million tons of grain as of December 15.
(2023-12-19). Xi hears report from HKSAR executive chief. ecns.cn On the afternoon of Dec. 18, President Xi Jinping met with John Lee Ka-chiu, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), who is on a duty visit to Beijing. Xi heard a report from Lee on the current situation in Hong Kong and the work of the HKSAR government.
(2023-12-19). Fairy-tale scenery of Longtou Mountain after snow. ecns.cn Snow turns the Longtou Mountain into a dreamlike fairy tale world in Hanzhong, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
(2023-12-19). Railway linking Tianjin, Beijing Daxing International Airport starts operation. ecns.cn A railway connecting Tianjin with Beijing Daxing International Airport opened on Monday. The line covers six stations, and a 47-km section is new, with a designed speed of 250 km per hour.
(2023-12-19). Rescue operations underway in quake-hit Gansu. ecns.cn Rescuers raced against time to find survivors in Gansu.
(2023-12-19). Food Safari in Yunnan | Steam pot meals. ecns.cn Jianshui is known as the home of purple pottery with a long history. Steam pot is an invention of Jianshui people to combine fire and water together. It also substitutes for bowls and forms a dinner. A table of steam pot meals is a symbol of Jianshui cuisine.
(2023-12-19). No Donbass, a vida gradualmente volta ao normal. globalresearch.ca Pouco mais de um ano após a reintegraàßà£o com a Federaàßà£o Russa, a vida das pessoas comuns nas Novas Regiàµes está claramente melhorando. O comércio está regressando à normalidade, o abastecimento de água e energia está se estabilizando e o …
(2023-12-19). 988 km highway in Hainan fully opens to traffic. ecns.cn The total length of the coastal highway is 988.2 kilometers, linking existing roads in 12 coastal cities and counties in Hainan Province. The highway passes through 84 scenic areas.
(2023-12-19). 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit NW China. ecns.cn A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County of Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Gansu Province on Monday night. At least 111 people were killed.
(2023-12-19). China's first ultra-deepwater drilling ship starts trial run. ecns.cn The vessel, measuring 179.8 meters in length and 32.8 meters in width, is about 33,000 metric tons in weight and has an endurance of 15,000 nautical miles.
(2023-12-19). Project Censored Newsletter December 2023. projectcensored.org State of the Free Press 2024 in the News State of the Free Press 2024, the 31st edition of the Project's award-winning yearbook series, officially released on December 5, 2023….
(2023-12-19). Military embargo against Israel. bdsmovement.net
(2023-12-19). Burkina Faso – Food Security Outlook: Food aid must be increased to save lives and end the risk of Famine (IPC Phase 5) in northern Burkina Faso, October 2023 – May 2024. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-19). Chad – Key message update: In the Sahel, food consumption deficit is exacerbated by declining harvests and atypical food price increases, November 2023. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-19). Christians Abroad Face Pushback for Supporting Israel. themedialine.org 
(2023-12-19). Chad Food Security Outlook – October 2023 – May 2024. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-19). Indonesia, Flooding in Aceh Jaya (Aceh) (18 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int
(2023-12-19). Indonesia, Flooding and Landslide in Lima Puluh Kota (West Sumatra) (18 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int
(2023-12-19). Indonesia, Flooding and Landslide in Pasaman (West Sumatra) (18 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int
(2023-12-19). Indonesia, Flooding in Bengkalis (Riau) (18 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int
(2023-12-19). Indonesia, Flooding in Indragiri Hulu (Riau) (18 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int
(2023-12-19). Indonesia, Flooding in Kuantan Singingi (Riau) (18 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int
(2023-12-19). Indonesia, Flooding in Padang Lawas Regency (North Sumatra) (16 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int
(2023-12-19). Indonesia, Flooding in Rokan Hulu (Riau) (18 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int
(2023-12-19). Indonesia, Flooding in Samarinda City (East Kalimantan) (17 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int
(2023-12-19). Niger – Food Security Outlook: October 2023 – May 2024. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-19). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #13 on the Effects of Easterlies as of 18 December 2023, 6PM. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-19). Philippines, Flooding, Landslides, Storms and Winds in Region X and CARAGA (Effects of TC JELAWAT and Shearline) (17 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int
(2023-12-19). Houthi Rebels Vow Continued Attacks on Israel-Bound Ships Despite New US-Led Coalition. themedialine.org 
(2023-12-19). Investigation Underway Into Iranian Fuel Station Disruption, Possible Cyberattack. themedialine.org 
(2023-12-19). Israel Boosts Security Funding by 42% for 2024 Paris Olympics Delegation. themedialine.org 
(2023-12-19). Morocco, Malawi Set To Deepen Bilateral Ties, Partnership in 2024. themedialine.org 
(2023-12-19). Egypt's President Sisi Clinches 3rd Term, Defying Odds, Shaping Country's Future. themedialine.org 
(2023-12-19). Solomon Islands: World Bank Assistance Will Boost Solomons Islands' Public Financial Management, Private Sector Development, and Support Climate Resilience. reliefweb.int Country: Solomon Islands | Source: World Bank | WASHINGTON, December 19, 2023 —The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved a US$20 million grant to support the Government of Solomon Islands in improving financial management, strengthen the business environment, and improve emergency preparedness. | The First Solomon Islands Resilience Development Policy Operation with a Catastrophe Drawdown Option will support the Solomon Islands government to increase tax revenue through the government's Value Added Tax Bill and the introduction of a new nickel royalty based on the value of the metal containe…
(2023-12-19). Focused COVID-19 Media Monitoring, Nepal (December 19, 2023) [EN/NE]. reliefweb.int Country: Nepal | Source: World Health Organization | 
(2023-12-19). Florida Bill Would Ban Communities From Flying LGBTQ Pride Flags. truthout.org New legislation offered by a Republican lawmaker in Florida could bar local governments and their offices from flying LGBTQ Pride Flags. House Bill 901, authored by far right Rep. David Borrero (R), does not directly state that it is targeting Pride Flags in particular, but critics have pointed out that Borrero and other GOP lawmakers attempted to pass similar legislation earlier this year… |
(2023-12-19). A Federal Court Will Decide Whether Atlanta Voters Could Have a Say on Cop City. truthout.org A court case heard in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals on December 14, 2023, could have a decisive impact on the legal fight to finally put Cop City on the ballot. If successful, the citizen ballot initiative would put a question to voters about whether to revoke the lease of land to the Atlanta Police Foundation to build the massive militarized police training facility… |
(2023-12-19). Troublesome China Bashing. dissidentvoice.org The front-page headline of the December 11, 2023, Washington Post (WAPO) read, "China's cyber army is invading critical U.S. services." The sub-headline, "A utility in Hawaii, a West Coast port and a pipeline are among the victims in the past year, officials say," impressed upon the reader that the Peoples Republic of China had wriggled …
(2023-12-19). The National Debt, Tax Farming, and Patent Monopolies. cepr.net It increasingly looks like the Fed and the Biden administration have nailed the notoriously difficult soft landing, with inflation rapidly falling towards the Fed's 2.0 percent target and the unemployment rate still under 4.0 percent. All the signs are that the economy will continue to grow and create jobs at a healthy pace in 2024 …
(2023-12-19). Should We Be Worried That Over a Third of Young People Want to Live Under a Dictatorship? dailysceptic.org Over a third of young people want to live under a leader who ignores elections and parliaments, according to a recent poll. What's driving this love of authoritarianism and should we be worried?
(2023-12-19). Nursing and Midwifery Council Bans 'Misgendering' in 'Free Speech' Guidance. dailysceptic.org The nursing and midwifery council has banned 'misgendering' in its first 'free speech' guidance for practitioners. While broadly backing free speech on political issues, it draws a line at anything said to individuals.
(2023-12-19). Brain Aneurysms and Brain Bleeds after Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-19). Red Sea's Gateway of Tears… As Usual, Uncle Sam's Euro Vassals Pay the Price. thealtworld.com
(2023-12-19). The Red Sea and False Flags? Yemen's Ansar Allah Movement Launches a Barrage of Missiles against Israel. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-19). Calendar of Resistance for Palestine! Events and actions around the world. iacenter.org
(2023-12-19). Clarence Thomas Repeatedly Pushed for Removing Ban on Speaking Fees for Justices. truthout.org Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' decadeslong friendship with real estate tycoon Harlan Crow and Samuel Alito's luxury travel with billionaire Paul Singer have raised questions about influence and ethics at the nation's highest court. In early January 2000, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was at a five-star beach resort in Sea Island, Georgia, hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. |
(2023-12-19). Jimmy Lai's Trial Marks the Death of Freedom in Hong Kong. dailysceptic.org Jimmy Lai, the 76-year-old British and Hong Kong citizen and founder of the Daily Apple, is on trial for "colluding with foreign forces", in a show of power from Beijing that marks the death of freedom in the territory.
(2023-12-19). Lessons From One Unequal Society to Another. fpif.org
(2023-12-19). Online Moral Conformity. dailysceptic.org A study has found that individuals are more likely to give atypical answers to moral dilemmas when others have already given such answers. This 'online moral conformity' is surely relevant to the age of lockdown.
(2023-12-19). Postdoc hangs herself in IIT-Kanpur hostel room. devdiscourse.com A 34-year-old research staff of Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur hanged herself on Tuesday from the ceiling fan of her second-floor hostel room, police said.
(2023-12-19). Allahabad HC rejects anticipatory bail plea of Umar Ansari. devdiscourse.com The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday rejected the anticipatory bail application of Umar Ansari, son of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, in a criminal case registered against him during the 2022 assembly elections for alleged violation of the model code of conduct.
(2023-12-19). Three drones, nearly 1 kg heroin seized in Punjab village near Pakistan border. devdiscourse.com Three drones and nearly a kilogramme of heroin were seized from a village near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Amritsar, a BSF spokesperson said on Tuesday.
(2023-12-19). France, Germany still discussing specific numbers on debt reduction – German finance minister. devdiscourse.com Germany and France are still discussing the specific numbers in debt reduction that should be part of a reform of EU fiscal rules, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said on Tuesday in Paris.
(2023-12-19). Italy court hands lifetime sentence to Pakistani parents in 'honour killing' case. devdiscourse.com An Italian court sentenced two parents to lifetime imprisonment on Tuesday for killing their teenage daughter after she refused to travel to Pakistan for an arranged marriage. The so-called honour killing of 18-year-old Saman Abbas, who went missing in April 2021, shocked Italy.
(2023-12-19). BRIEF-Japanese Govt Finalizing Plans To Ship Domestically Made Patriot Missiles To US – Nikkei. devdiscourse.com Nikkei: * JAPANESE GOVERNMENT IS FINALIZING PLANS TO SHIP DOMESTICALLY MADE PATRIOT MISSILES TO THE U.S. – NIKKEI…
(2023-12-19). Stalin seeks Rs 2,000 crore interim relief for rain-battered southern Tamil Nadu districts. devdiscourse.com Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release Rs 2,000 crore from the National Disaster Relief Fund to bolster the efforts for livelihood support and repair of public infrastructure affected by the recent flooding in the state's southern districts.
(2023-12-19). Cricket-De Zorzi ton guides South Africa to eight-wicket win over India. devdiscourse.com (adds quotes) Dec 19 (Reuters) -…
(2023-12-19). Olympics-International Surfing body refuses to support Paris 2024 judging tower project. devdiscourse.com The International Surfing Association (ISA) will not support the construction of an aluminium judging tower for the Paris 2024 events in Tahiti, the governing body said on Tuesday.
(2023-12-19). The FDA Can Now Withhold COVID Vaccine Safety Records. Again, We Ask — Are The FDA, With Their Ties to Bill Gates, Fit For Purpose? expose-news.com Under a recent order from a federal judge, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is being allowed to withhold COVID-19 vaccine safety data for at least another six months due to …
(2023-12-19). How to Understand Our Situation. thealtworld.com Dear Donors, I appreciate your determination to maintain a truthful existence. Your determination manifests itself in your support of this website which is dedicated to the preservation of truth. | It is reassuring to me that there still are Americans who understand that without truth there is nothing except tyranny and arbitrary power that is unaccountable. If we become angry enough, perhaps we will take our country back. |