2024-03-18: News Headlines

bwitanek (2024-03-18). While NJ’s DC Reps Vote for the Weapons for Genocide the Trenton Dems Trying to Make it Illegal to Speak Out Against It! fightbackbetter.com I am tearing the band aid off and stating that there is no way in good conscience right now that…

WSWS (2024-03-18). Australian pseudo-left group Solidarity defends maritime union’s promotion of pro-genocide Prime Minister Albanese. wsws.org With Labor and the unions increasingly discredited, the pseudo-left is desperately seeking to channel opposition back behind these forces, which are complicit in the Gaza genocide.

WSWS (2024-03-18). Trudeau government backs Israel as it prepares to launch next stage of Gaza genocide. wsws.org A flurry of diplomatic activity over the past 10 days has made clear that the trade union-backed Liberal government led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fully endorses the far-right Israeli government’s looming onslaught on Rafah.

radiohc.cu (2024-03-18). Euro-Med reports dozens of technology experts killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

radiohc.cu (2024-03-18). Euro-Med reports dozens of technology experts killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

globalnation.inquirer.net (2024-03-18). Over 13,000 children killed in Gaza in Israel offensive, says Unicef The United Nations children’s agency said Sunday that more than 13,000 children have been killed in Gaza in Israel’s offensive, adding many kids were suffering from severe

iol.co.za (2024-03-18). Israel’s international isolation growsTHE international isolation of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a ferocious turn, with the US Senate majority leader Schuck Schumer the latest to publicly blast the man they call “Bibi”.

Jacob Andrewartha (2024-03-18). Capitalist barbarism generates a new wave of dissent. greenleft.org.au The war on Gaza has become a radicalising force for millions of people around the world. Many are protesting for the first time and questioning the legitimacy of their governments for supporting genocide, argues Jacob Andrewartha.

truthout.org (2024-03-18). Top EU Official Says Israel Failed to Prove Its Accusations Against UNRWA Rami Abdullah, the chairman of the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor in Geneva, wrote on X platform that for the past 160 days “the [Israeli] occupation army has been targeting members of the police and civil services in Gaza to create a state of chaos

Melissa Garriga (2024-03-18). Five Activists Arrested After Attempting to Shutdown Travis Air Force Base for Fourth Time. counterpunch.org In the early hours of the morning, a group of antiwar activists took on Travis Air Force Base, embarking on their fourth attempt to disrupt operations at the military installation that has directly attributed to the genocide in Gaza. The group’s initial plan to block the main gate was quickly abandoned due to safety concerns

WSWS (2024-03-18). Artists protest at London’s Barbican Centre over suppression of opposition to Israeli genocide. wsws.org The episode is part of an ongoing conflict between the Barbican, the largest performing arts center in Europe, and opponents of the horrifying genocide.

Kathy Kelly, World Beyond War. (2024-03-18). When Starvation Is A Weapon, The Harvest Is Shame. popularresistance.org In a work entitled “Irish Famine 4,” Palestinian-American journalist and artist Sam Husseini combined grass and paint to commemorate a bitter time in Irish history when starving people died with their mouths stained green because, according to historian Christine Kinealy, their last meal was grass. Shamefully, British occupiers profited from exporting out of Ireland food crops so desperately needed. Over a seven year period, beginning in 1845, one million Irish people died from starvation and related diseases. It was a conscious mass killing.

Jordan Atwood (2024-03-18). Malnutrition crisis skyrockets in Gaza: One-third of toddlers face acute hunger amidst conflict. nationofchange.org In Gaza’s shadows, a malnutrition crisis grips its youngest, with one-third of toddlers in acute hunger. Amidst conflict, a generation’s future hangs in balance, urging a global call to action.

albawaba (2024-03-18). Netanyahu reveals Rafah ground invasion date. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – As tensions in the area rise, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the military will launch attacks on Rafah, which is located in the southern part of Gaza, in the coming weeks.Speaking prior to a cabinet meeting, Netanyahu emphasized the growing international pressure on Israel, stating that since October 7, Israel has been active on both the military and diplomatic fronts. He claimed that some members of the international community were trying to prematurely terminate the war’s goals by making “baseless accusations” against the military, the government, and him.Reiterating that Is…

Global Research News (2024-03-18). Selected Articles: The Real Reason Behind the US ‘Port’ in Gaza. globalresearch.ca By In offering “Israel” unconditional backing to effectively invade and occupy the entirety of the Gaza Strip, despite what officials may say, the United States …

WSWS (2024-03-18). Netanyahu doubles down on planned assault on Rafah. wsws.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel would proceed with its plans to assault Rafah, the southernmost city in Gaza where over 1.5 million refugees are sheltering.

newagebd.net (2024-03-18). Oxfam accuses Israel of ‘intentionally’ blocking aid to Gaza Anti-poverty charity Oxfam on Monday accused Israel of intentionally preventing the delivery of aid into Gaza during its war with Hamas, in violation of international humanitarian law

zawya.com (2024-03-18). Oxfam says Israel ‘deliberately’ blocking aid to GazaIt alleged that Israel was defying an order by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in January to boost aid in Gaza

english.palinfo.com (2024-03-18). To force Israel to deliver aid to Gaza, Human Rights Watch urges halt to Israeli armament The Human Rights Watch organization stated that countries must impose sanctions on Israel and prevent its arming in order to comply with the International Court of Justice’s order to deliver basic assistance and services to the Palestinians in Gaza.

newagebd.net (2024-03-18). Oxfam accuses Israel of ‘intentionally’ blocking aid to Gaza Anti-poverty charity Oxfam on Monday accused Israel of intentionally preventing the delivery of aid into Gaza during its war with Hamas, in violation of international humanitarian law

zawya.com (2024-03-18). Oxfam says Israel ‘deliberately’ blocking aid to GazaIt alleged that Israel was defying an order by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in January to boost aid in Gaza

english.palinfo.com (2024-03-18). To force Israel to deliver aid to Gaza, Human Rights Watch urges halt to Israeli armament The Human Rights Watch organization stated that countries must impose sanctions on Israel and prevent its arming in order to comply with the International Court of Justice’s order to deliver basic assistance and services to the Palestinians in Gaza.

Kit Klarenberg, MintPress News. (2024-03-18). Failed ICJ Case Against Russia Backfires. popularresistance.org As January became February, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered a pair of legal body blows to Ukraine and its Western backers. First, on January 31, it ruled on a case brought by Kiev against Russia in 2017, which accused Moscow of presiding over a campaign of “terrorism” in Donbas, including the July 2014 downing of MH17. It also charged that Russia racially discriminated against Ukrainian and Tatar residents of Crimea following its reunification with Moscow. | The ICJ summarily rejected most charges. Then, on February 2, the Court made a preliminary judgment in a case where Kiev accused Moscow of…

DLI (2024-03-18). Palestinians have the right for armed struggle. indybay.org UNGA Resolution 3070 in 1973, reaffirms the right of people struggling from colonial domination, can use all available means, including armed struggle. China’s Foreign Ministry official Ma Xinmin reminded the ICJ panel of judges on February 22, at the Hague.

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-18). Aid wars over Gaza: Australia yet to resume funding to UNRWA. greenleft.org.au

Geneva International Peace Research Institute (2024-03-18). Open letter to the EU Leadership Demanding an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza. counterpunch.org 15th March 2024. Dear President von der Leyen, Dear President Michel, Dear High Representative Borrell, The Geneva International Peace Research Institute respectfully comes back to you on this question of a ceasefire in Gaza, on which we have yet to receive a satisfactory response. Since our previous email of 23rd February, GIPRI has launched an academic

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-18). Germany’s Olaf Scholz calls for Gaza deal with ‘longer-lasting ceasefire’. scmp.com In Jerusalem on Sunday, Scholz called for a ‘negotiated two-state solution’ to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying ‘terror cannot be defeated with military means alone’.

susan abulhawa (2024-03-18). Reject Biden and build a better world. electronicintifada.net It is our moral duty to inconvenience, disrupt and expose Zionists and their supporters everywhere.

L. Michael Hager (2024-03-18). Too Little; Too Late. counterpunch.org

Mehmet Alaca & Ikram Kouachi (2024-03-18). Killing Of Rachel Corrie: A Life Given In The Struggle For Palestinian Freedom. indybay.org US peace activist Corrie was crushed to death by an Israeli bulldozer while trying to prevent the demolition of a Palestinian family’s home 21 years ago today, March 16th.

Staff (2024-03-18). Gaza kids don’t even have energy to cry: UNICEF. muslimmirror.com Tehran, IRNA : The UN children’s agency says over 13,000 children have been killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, adding many kids were suffering from severe malnutrition and did not “even have the energy to cry.” UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell told CBS News on Sunday that thousands more have been wounded and the organization …

bwitanek (2024-03-18). NJ’s Democratic Party Attempt to Mandate Support for Israel Can Lead to Repression of NJ Anti War Protests. fightbackbetter.com The laws that the NJ Democratic Party with support from their Republican friends in Trenton are trying to push through…

Ikram Kouachi (2024-03-18). Israel Lost War Against Hamas In Gaza: Zionist Major General (Ret.). indybay.org “This is the most serious scandal since the establishment of the army,” he said. “We have already lost the war with Hamas, and we are also losing our allies in the world at a dizzying rate.”

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-18). Israeli army launches operation at Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital. scmp.com Israeli troops were undertaking a ‘precise operation’ targeting the main hospital in the northern metropolis, citing Hamas activity.

Arvind Dilawar (2024-03-18). For Israel, Civilian Casualties Aren’t an Accident. progressive.org The Dahiya doctrine, expanded in Israel’s siege of Gaza, sees non-combatants as acceptable targets.

Mitchell Plitnick, Mondoweiss. (2024-03-18). It Isn’t Netanyahu Who Is Acting Against The Will Of His People. popularresistance.org On March 14, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, long one of Israel’s most zealous supporters on Capitol Hill, made international headlines when he called for Benjamin Netanyahu’s ouster in new elections. In a speech in the Senate, Schumer said, “Israel is a democracy. Five months into this conflict it is clear that Israelis need to take stock of the situation and ask, must we change course. At this critical juncture I believe a new election is the only way to allow for a healthy and open decision-making process about the future of Israel at a time when so many Israelis have lost their confidence in the vision…

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-18). Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Talks Expected to Resume in Qatar. news.antiwar.com Qatari and Egyptian-mediated hostage deal talks between Israel and Hamas are expected to resume in Doha after a long pause in negotiations. Israeli media reported that the Israeli security cabinet approved sending a delegation led by Mossad chief David Barnea to Doha on Monday. Barnea received a “general mandate” to negotiate, but some decisions will …

marketing (2024-03-18). Syria Condemns U.S. Destructive Policies #Syria #Condemns #U.S. #Destructive #Policies #USA #Russia #US #President #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – Nam News Network) | DAMASCUS, Mac 18 (NNN-SANA) Syria’s Foreign Ministry, yesterday strongly denounced a recent joint statement by the United States, Britain, France, and Germany, as the …

Reuters (2024-03-18). Unicef says over 13,000 children killed in Gaza in Israel offensive. scmp.com Israel has carried out a relentless bombardment and ground offensive which has killed more than 31,000 people in Gaza, most of them women and children.

Iman Husain, In These Times. (2024-03-18). Digital Resources For A Free Palestine: A Roundup. popularresistance.org In late November 2023, it was discovered that Israeli bombs reduced Gaza City’s municipal public library to rubble. The 25-year-old building was almost unrecognizable in the aftermath of the airstrike: Thousands of books, historical documents and archival material‚Äâ—‚Äâonce housed safely inside the library’s two floors and basement‚Äâ—‚Äâwere strewn across debris among chunks of ceilings and walls. | The deliberate destruction of Palestinian cultural institutions and objects is just one part of Israel’s genocidal campaign, which has…

Ann Garrison, Black Agenda Report. (2024-03-18). New Media: African Stream. popularresistance.org African Stream was an idea I had after working as a journalist for many years. I was always trying to pitch stories about Africa, and even when I worked for anti-imperialist media, they would tell me, unfortunately, that people just weren’t interested in Africa, that their eyes were glued to the Middle East, North America, South America, and Europe. | I’ve always been passionate about Africa, so I was determined to prove that mantra wrong. I’m an African person, my future, my past and my present are in Africa, and I wanted to create an anti- imperialist platform focused on Africa, but with a global audience, not…

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-03-18). You Can’t Trust Any Part Of This Dystopia If You Want Health And Sanity. caitlinjohnstone.com.au In a society where products are made to generate profit instead of wellbeing, you’ve got to be conscious and selective about what goes into you. | In a society where news media and punditry are produced based on the kind of ratings they will draw and how well they defend the powerful, you’ve got to be conscious and selective about what kinds of news media and punditry you let into your mind. | In a soc…

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-03-18). They’re Really Going to Try to Lay All the Blame for Gaza on Netanyahu. globalresearch.ca

infobrics (2024-03-18). India and Russia Forge Ahead with New Rupee-Ruble Deal, Reinforcing Historic Ties. infobrics.org India and Russia have launched a new Rupee-Ruble exchange mechanism, a significant step in their partnership aimed at boosting trade and economic resilience…

scmp.com (2024-03-18). Unicef says over 13,000 children killed in Gaza in Israel offensiveIsrael has carried out a relentless bombardment and ground offensive which has killed more than 31,000 people in Gaza, most of them women and children.

infobrics (2024-03-18). BRICS Will Create Payment System Based on Digital Currencies and Blockchain. infobrics.org The BRICS grouping will create a payment system based on blockchain. The effort is part of a specific task for this year to increase the role of BRICS in the international monetary system…

infobrics (2024-03-18). Why South Africa Must Leverage Its Relations with India. infobrics.org With India’s rising power and influence in the world stage, why has South Africa not fully leveraged its BRICS relationships to advance its national and international interests as it navigates geo-political contradictions between the Global North and the Global South where the US in particular still sees itself as the global hegemon?>

Pepe Escobar, The Cradle. (2024-03-18). Will BRICS Launch A New World In 2024? popularresistance.org Across the Global South, countries are lining up to join the multipolar BRICS and the Hegemon-free future it promises. The onslaught of interest has become an unavoidable theme of discussion during this crucial year of the Russian presidency of what, for the moment, is BRICS-10. | Indonesia and Nigeria are among the top tiers of candidates likely to join. The same applies to Pakistan and Vietnam. Mexico is in a very complex bind: how to join without summoning the ire of the Hegemon. | And then there’s the new candidacy on a roll: Yemen, which enjoys plenty of support from Russia, China, and Iran.

Zoe Alexandra, Walter Smolerek, Resumen English. (2024-03-18). Venezuela’s Election In The Crosshairs Of New US Regime Change Scheme. popularresistance.org Twenty-five years after Hugo Chávez took office and began the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela, US officials have still not tired of dreaming up new plots to overthrow the country’s government. Five years ago, following the last presidential election, they attempted to install Juan Guaidó—a politician most Venezuelans had never even heard of—as the country’s head of state. And now, with the date for the next presidential election officially set for July 28, the Biden administration is gearing up for the biggest regime-change push since the Guaidó coup attempt.

Peter Wahl (2024-03-18). The difference between wanting to and being able to. indybay.org The war has exacted an enormous price in terms of human lives, destruction, economic and political collateral damage in Ukraine, in the EU and worldwide. Its continuation would further increase the horrors.The war has changed shape: it has become a proxy war and a war of world order between the West and Russia.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-18). Canadá: Condenan ataques al orden constitucional de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) Las Asociaciones de Cubanos Residentes en Canadá condenaron este lunes en Ottawa, las manipulaciones de operadores políticos en Estados Unidos, quienes incitan a la violencia en la isla a fin de socavar el orden constitucional.

WSWS (2024-03-18). German train drivers’ union GDL discusses accepting arbitration. wsws.org After workers on Germany’s railways, in public transport and at airports proved once again over the past week their readiness to fight for better working conditions and wages, the trade unions are beating a retreat.

Staff (2024-03-18). Ramadan in Gaza, Malaysians feel the pinch, Taylor Swift’s impersonator: 6 weekend reads you may have missed. scmp.com From the devaluation of Malaysia’s ringgit to a Taylor Swift impersonator making a mark in Singapore, here are stories you may have missed over the weekend.

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). 3 die as forest fires hit Southwest China. ecns.cn Three local officials died while directing efforts to battle one of the forest fires that broke out on Friday and Saturday in Southwest China’s Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-18). Three thousand people march for native forests. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-18). IDF disinvited from mental health conference. greenleft.org.au

CIIS Public Programs (2024-03-18). Wednesday 3/20: On Being a Revolution With Ijeoma Oluo and Preston Vargas (Online). indybay.org

Sam Pizzigati (2024-03-18). For America’s Wealthy, a Sweet Start to Our 21st Century. counterpunch.org The Bush tax cuts didn’t fully phase in until 2010. In that year, an earlier CBPP reporthad noted, the Bush cuts raised the after-tax incomes of America’s richest 1 percent by 6.7 percent. In that same year, the Bush tax cuts inched up the after-tax incomes of the nation’s poorest 20 percent by just 1 percent. The Trump tax cut in 2017 simply magnified that reward-the-rich trend. Top 1-percenters now stand to gain, on average, an estimated $61,090 in 2025 from the Trump tax giveaway

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-18). Unicef head says Haiti situation nears chaos of Mad Max. scmp.com Gang-fuelled chaos has created a lawless and dire humanitarian situation on the Caribbean island.

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-18). Nuclear submarines may never appear, but AUKUS is already in place. greenleft.org.au

Tribune News Service (2024-03-18). Trump campaign says ‘bloodbath’ warning for US taken out of context by Biden, media. scmp.com Donald Trump seemed to suggest another electoral loss would lead to widespread violence in the United States. But his campaign says the remark referred to Chinese threats to the US auto industry.

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). Sino-Russian lab to help advance Siberian tiger conservation. ecns.cn A Sino-Russian joint research laboratory for Siberian tiger conservation will better implement the international cooperation strategy between China and Russia on cross-border tiger and leopard protection.

Caleb Crowder (2024-03-18). Updates: Billionaire Wealth, U.S. Job Losses and Pandemic Profiteers. ips-dc.org March 18, 2024 update: | Total U.S. Billionaire Wealth: Up 88 Percent over Four Years: | Four years ago, the United States entered the Covid-19 pandemic. Forbes published its Four years later, on March 18, 2024, the country has 737 billionaires with a combined wealth of $5.529 tril…

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). Hanfu beauty shines at cherry blossom festival. ecns.cn Hanfu lovers added beauty to the spring season.

Ed Rampell (2024-03-18). On the Chisholm Trail: Dramatizing the Story of the First Black Woman Presidential Candidate. progressive.org Netflix’s new biopic chronicles Shirley Chisholm’s trailblazing presidential campaign.

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). Chinese sightseers flock to Tianshui as spicy hot pot goes viral. ecns.cn Tianshui spicy hot pot, based in Northwest China’s Gansu Province, has been trending on China’s social media recently, attracting troves of tourists for this delicious and mouth-watering delicacy.

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). One section of Sichuan forest fire extingushed. ecns.cn One of the three main branches of a forest fire in Yajiang county of Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture in Sichuan province has been extinguished thanks to the vigorous efforts of some 1,200 workers.

SFSU School Of Ethnic Studies (2024-03-18). Tuesday 3/19: Jean Pfealzer, Author Of “California A Slave State” at San Francisco State University. indybay.org First Floor Library Rm 121 | San Francisco State University Library…

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-18). Geelong socialist councillor says councils must invest in communities, do more for the disadvantaged. greenleft.org.au

eng.belta.by (2024-03-18). American | opines on opposition, support for Lukashenko. eng.belta.by Speaking about the 2020 events in | Belarus, Jeffrey Blank noted: “It was a nightmare. It was almost a color | revolution. We were shocked. We support President Lukashenko.”

WSWS (2024-03-18). Australia: Staggering Labor losses in Queensland elections underscore wider political breakdown. wsws.org In the Brisbane western suburb of Inala, which has among the lowest income levels and highest unemployment rates in the state of Queensland, Labor lost almost half its primary vote.

Joe Allen (2024-03-18). Chicago Teamsters are Still Stuck in the Past. counterpunch.org The Chicago Teamsters are, once again, disappointing those who still hope for a more progressive change in the political direction of the union. With the upcoming Tuesday, March 19th primaries for congressional and Cook County offices, the Chicago Teamsters are largely supporting the incumbent political establishment, opposing a referendum to combat homelessness, and, in the

Maria Calvo (2024-03-18). Viceministro primero de Defensa de Belarús visita Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) El viceministro de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR) de Cuba, jefe del Estado Mayor General, general de cuerpo de ejército Roberto Legrá, recibió hoy aquí al primer sustituto del Ministro de Defensa de Belarús, Víctor Vladimirovich Gulevich.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-18). Belarus’ GDP up by 4% in January-February 2024. eng.belta.by According to estimates, in January-February 2024 the GDP amounted to Br34.5 billion in current prices, up by 4% in comparable prices year-on-year.

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). Rescuers continue to battle forest fire in Sichuan. ecns.cn The fire erupted in Baizi Village on Friday, and 1,259 rescuers and eight helicopters had been deployed to put out the blaze.

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). China ready to launch relay satellite Queqiao 2. ecns.cn Queqiao 2, or Magpie Bridge 2, will serve as a relay platform for the fourth phase of China’s lunar exploration program, providing communications services for the Chang’e 4, Chang’e 6, Chang’e 7, and Chang’e 8 missions.

Angela (2024-03-18). Wednesday 3/20: USCPR Action Phone Zap: Disrupting Campaign Events. indybay.org

Lynda Carson (2024-03-18). Oakland United to Recall Sheng Thao collected around 13,000 signatures. indybay.org Oakland United to Recall Sheng Thao, Committee Filing Papers:…

Santa Cruz MAH (2024-03-18). Thursday 3/28: HERstory Celebration. indybay.org Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz…

Sara Sneath (2024-03-18). How $9 billion from taxpayers fueled plastics production — and illegal pollutionÔøº. nationofchange.org

WSWS (2024-03-18). This week in history: March 18-24. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.

WSWS (2024-03-18). Bernie Sanders’ Senate hearing on 32-hour workweek aimed at promoting Biden, union apparatus. wsws.org The hearing was the latest in a series chaired by Sanders to stump for the corrupt trade union bureaucracy, which is enabling the automation-driven corporate jobs bloodbath.

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). Eager U.S. students embark on China adventure. ecns.cn A group of students from the United States are preparing to explore a whole new world as they set off for a journey to China.

The Salafi Centre of Manchester (2024-03-18). 22] Seeking to Discredit Scholars of Ahlul Athar! [“We will not blindly follow Al-Fawzaan to abandon Hijaab”]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadee Al-Mad’khalee [may Allah preserve him] said: It has become common nowadays to reject scholars’ statements (i.e. their sound verdicts) by using statements whose apparent meaning is sound, but those who utter them intend falsehood. “I do not blindly follow”, …

teleSUR (2024-03-18). Cuban Government to Attend to Complaints From the Population. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, President Miguel Diaz-Canel denounced that the enemies of the Cuban Revolution are attempting to destabilize his country by exploiting the shortages caused by the U.S. economic, commercial, and financial blockade. | RELATED: | Through his account on X, he referred to the acts of discontent that occurred in different parts of the country, where groups of citizens expressed their concern about the defici…

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). All suspects apprehended in the case of 13-y-o boy killed by classmates: authority. ecns.cn In a case of the 13-year-old boy who was killed on March 10th, the suspects involved were all captured the next day and taken into custody.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-18). Personnel decisions, search for more oil, divine aid, Constitution anniversary in President’s Week. eng.belta.by The President’s Week project is intended for those, who want to keep up with the head of state, be up-to-date on the latest statements and decisions of the Belarusian leader.

Victoria Fielding (2024-03-18). Murdoch media weaponises victimhood — except when convenient. independentaustralia.net

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). Lunar relay satellite all set for launch. ecns.cn A relay satellite essential to the upcoming Chang’e 6 moon mission and other future lunar exploration programs is scheduled for launch within the next few days, according to the China National Space Administration.

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-18). Don’t blame migrants for the housing crisis. greenleft.org.au

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). China Coast Guard carries out more law-enforcement patrols in waters near Kinmen. ecns.cn China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels sailed in the waters near the Kinmen islands on Friday and Saturday.

albawaba (2024-03-18). Results of Russian elections announced amidst 129-country interference. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to preliminary exit polls published by the Central Election Commission, Vladimir Putin has won the Russian presidential election with a commanding 87.8% of the vote.In the westernmost part of the Russian Federation, the Kaliningrad region, polls closed at 9: 00 PM Moscow time on the final day of the three-day election.More than 80 regions held voting sessions, using both in-person and online technological voting. There was remote voting in 29 areas, including Moscow, the capital.With a strong voting participation of more than 74%, Putin was proclaimed the winner, demonstrating the broad suppor…

Longshore Movement (2024-03-18). Saturday 3/23: Justice For ILWU Injured Workers-Fightng Against The Dirty Dozen. indybay.org 2134 Martin Luther King Bld, Berkeley…

Angela (2024-03-18). Sunday 3/17: Virtual Meeting: Christians for a Free Palestine. indybay.org

Santa Cruz Public Libraries (2024-03-18). Thursday 3/21: Tenant Sanctuary: Know Your Rights Talk. indybay.org Community Room, Downtown Santa Cruz Library, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz…

David McCall (2024-03-18). How the Greedy Rich Cheat Working Americans at Every Turn. counterpunch.org The widowed single mom attacked grocery shopping with the doggedness of a Marine on a mission. To provide for her family in the face of corporate price-gouging, she bought off-brand items and selected eggs for protein instead of higher-costing meat. She even worked multiple jobs to keep the family solvent. And despite the challenges she

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). Advisers push for better worker protections in parcel sector. ecns.cn National lawmakers and top political advisers called for better protection of couriers’ legal rights and interests by improving the insurance system, cutting work hours and amending…

teleSUR (2024-03-18). Putin Achieves Re-Election With 87.32 Percent of the Votes. telesurenglish.net As of Monday morning, Russia’s Central Election Commission had counted 95.04 percent of the votes cast in Sunday’s election. So far, President Vladimir Putin has obtained 87.32 percent of the votes, which allows his re-election to hold office during the period 2024-2030. | RELATED: | “It is a truly exceptional result for President Putin,” said Russian Presidency spokesman Dmitri Peskov, who rejected doubts sown by the United States an…

Eileen Kinch (2024-03-18). Young people won’t save your church. anabaptistworld.org Every church I have been a part of has a common cry: We need more young people. It’s a cry that is pushed by fear that in five to ten years, our churches won’t have people on our committees. It’s a cry that is driven by worry that our donations will not hold us afloat …

Ruth Milka (2024-03-18). Over 16,000 chemicals lurk in everyday plastics, new report exposes. nationofchange.org

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). China’s retail sales grow 5.5% in Jan-Feb period. ecns.cn China’s retail sales increased 5.5 percent year-on-year in the first two months of this year, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday.

WSWS (2024-03-18). Sri Lankan police arrest two journalists in a direct attack on freedom of speech. wsws.org The Wickremesinghe government, which confronts rising working-class opposition to its austerity measures, is attempting to intimidate and silence journalists.

Ken Kaufman (2024-03-18). Friday 4/19: New Living Expo Marin Center April 19-21. indybay.org Marin Center | 20 Avenue of the Flags | San Rafael CA 94903…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-18). Belarusian People’s Congress scheduled for 24-25 April. eng.belta.by The first meeting of the seventh Belarusian People’s Congress is | scheduled for 24-25 April, Prime Minister, Chairman of the Organizing | Committee of the Belarusian People’s Congress Roman Golovchenko told…

bwitanek (2024-03-18). Teaneck Council Woman Belcher: “Say Their Names!” fightbackbetter.com teaneckforpalestine | During the February 27th council meeting, a number of Teaneck residents chose to read the names of martyred children from Gaza during Good and Welfare (public comments). This was councilwoman Belcher’s response. | The responses from zionist fascists in our town have been incredibly overt in their anti-Blackness, xenophobia, and general bigotry. There is no doubt that zionism is just another facet of white supremacy, supported by a town, state, and country that is inherently white supremacist. | Zionist fanatics have cheapened the very real threat of antisemitism by accusing every and anyone…

Associated Press (2024-03-18). Biden roasts Trump at Washington dinner: ‘he thinks he’s running against Barack Obama’. scmp.com US President Joe Biden on Donald Trump: ‘Don’t tell him, he thinks he’s running against Barack Obama’.

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). Hebei’s student’s death: All suspects caught. ecns.cn All suspects reportedly involved in the killing of a middle school student by classmates in Feixiang district of Handan, Hebei province, have been detained and placed under criminal coercive measures in accordance with the law.

Drawing Room ANNEX SF (2024-03-18). Thursday 3/21: Roe v. Wade: Protecting Abortion Rights Panel Talk. indybay.org The Drawing Room SF | 599 Valencia Stree | San Francisco, CA 94110 | FREE…

albawaba (2024-03-18). Erdogan: International Institutions fails Gaza exam once again. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently chastised the international community for its inaction in addressing the Gaza problem during a speech at the “Ancient Friends Iftar” event in Istanbul. He bemoaned the state of affairs, saying that neither the Islamic world nor international institutions had been able to adequately address the crisis.Erdogan conveyed throughout his address his profound worry for the tragic circumstances in Gaza, where thousands of people have died and many more are either injured or buried beneath debris. He drew attention to the hypocrisy of Western nations, which openly denounc…

albawaba (2024-03-18). LinkedIn is becoming a Gaming platform, make companies to compete for Highscores. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — LinkedIn, the Microsoft-owned social platform for professional spaces with over a billion users, wants to attempt to boost its user time spent in the app by exploring a completely new field, gaming.Different app analysts were able to dig through LinkedIn, finding out it is developing a brand-new gaming platform through its app where One may compete against colleagues in another office or even across the nation as players’ scores will be rated and arranged by their location of employment.BREAKING:

eng.belta.by (2024-03-18). Vice premier speaks about preparations for field works in Belarus. eng.belta.by “The government is making sure that all field works will be done in | time. I think that this year we will accumulate 3-4% more mineral | fertilizers than in 2023,” said Leonid Zayats.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-18). Post factum about the Russia president election. eng.belta.by A record high result and a record high turnout… These are the results of the Russia president election. The counting of votes continues, but the winner is already clear. The incumbent president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, is gaining more than 87% of the vote. Voter turnout exceeded 74%, which was the highest in the history of modern Russia.

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-18). Palestine and Labor’s hideous contradiction. greenleft.org.au

eng.belta.by (2024-03-18). Lukashenko sends anniversary greetings to internal troops. eng.belta.by

Campaign for Sustainable Transportation (2024-03-18). Saturday 3/30: Will Hwy 1 Auxiliary Lanes Work? A Look at Transportation Alternatives. indybay.org Aptos Branch Library, 7695 Soquel Dr, Aptos…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-18). Mass sowing to start in Belarus soon. eng.belta.by Deputy Prime Minister Leonid Zayats told the Belarus 1 TV channel when mass sowing will kick off in Belarus, BelTA has learned.

Alexandra Jacobo (2024-03-18). 2024 election cycle shattered by record Dark Money surge. nationofchange.org An unprecedented surge of dark money casts a shadow over the 2024 elections, challenging the transparency and integrity of American democracy with over $162 million in undisclosed contributions.

Nicky Reid (2024-03-18). Confronting The American School System’s Perverted Bathroom Police State. counterpunch.org Nex Benedict was kind of a weird kid. I know because the moment that I first learned who Nex was I also knew that we would have been friends. Like Nex, at 16, I was a pissed off metalhead with a weird sense of humor and a bad temper who ferociously defended the few outsiders

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). App stores remove ‘loan shark’ mobile app. ecns.cn A mobile app named Tongcheng Finance has recently been removed from a large number of app stores, after China Central Television exposed it as a loan shark on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). Feelings mixed over delivery rule change. ecns.cn China’s recent regulatory amendment requiring parcel delivery workers to notify customers exactly where they are delivering their parcels to, has stirred a mixed reaction throughout the sector.

albawaba (2024-03-18). 5 Top Construction Companies in Saudi Arabia. albawaba.com The scene of construction in Saudi Arabia has widely emerged recently. The country’s development and expansion are driving its construction to expand likewise. | A lot of companies are determining the whole scene of architecture nowadays in Saudi Arabia. | In this article, we will be sharing a list of the 5 top construction companies in Saudi Arabia, a brief about each of them, some of their key projects, and the reasons behind their growth and development. | 5 Top Construction Companies in Saudi Arabia: Short Guide: | 1. Nesma & Partners is…

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). New bright spots shine in pressured trade scene. ecns.cn A freight train bound for Madrid, Spain, departed from Yiwu in East China’s Zhejiang province, carrying not just valuable cargo, but also hopes for better transcontinental trade cooperation that could potentially transform the global economy.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-18). Canciller de Rusia recibe en Moscú al vice primer ministro cubano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Rusia, Serguéi Lavrov se reunió este lunes en Moscú con el vice primer ministro de Cuba Ricardo Cabrisas.

WSWS (2024-03-18). Mount Sinai Health System fined $2 million for persistent understaffing. wsws.org The latest penalties demonstrate that the contract imposed by the New York State Nurses Association has institutionalized understaffing.

Martin Hacthoun (2024-03-18). No one will silence the voice of the Global South, PL president. plenglish.com Havana, Mar 18 (Prensa Latina) The solidity of the Latin American news agency Prensa Latina in the international media scenario makes it a target for attacks by global hegemonic groups, its president Luis Enrique Gonzalez said today.

Chris Fitzgerald (2024-03-18). Human rights takes back seat, as Australia rolls out red carpet for Marcos. independentaustralia.net

Caleb Crowder (2024-03-18). 5 Charts on Our Broken CEO Pay and Corporate Tax Systems. ips-dc.org

NorCal Anti-War Action (2024-03-18). Friday 3/22: Shut Down Travis. indybay.org Travis AFB, all gates.

Paul Buhle, Raymond Tyler (2024-03-18). Joe Sacco and Palestine. counterpunch.org Comic artist Joe Sacco’s work has reached millions of readers for the past thirty years or so because his descriptions of wartime scenes, from Gaza and the West Bank to the Balkans, have so effectively captured the voices of those struggling to survive. Famously and notoriously, he has planted himself on the scenes, interviewing, observing

eng.belta.by (2024-03-18). Belarus’ mineral reserves for making buildings materials projected to last for decades. eng.belta.by Mineral reserves for the production of building materials in Belarus | will last for a long time, Deputy Head of the Industry Directorate of | the Architecture and Construction Ministry Sergei Nikitin said.

Kate Horgan (2024-03-18). Banned Books Back! & We Are All Sacrifice Zones. projectcensored.org In the first half of the show Libertie Valance and Cindy Barukh Milstein join host Eleanor Goldfield to talk about how a small coop bookshop in Asheville, NC came to be the keeper of more than 20,000 youth books banned in Florida, the emergence of the Banned Books Back! initiative,…

Sogorea Te’ Land Trust (2024-03-18). West Berkeley Shellmound Sacred Site will be returned to the Lisjan Ohlone. indybay.org March 13, 2024, by Inés Ixierda – After years of prayers and protests, legal battles, Indigenous women led activism and organizing, education campaigns, countless outreach efforts, and with the help of thousands of supporters, the struggle to protect this sacred Ohlone landscape has prevailed.

Santa Cruz Public Libraries (2024-03-18). Saturday 3/30: Understanding Mountain Lions in Northern California: Threats, Health and Conflict. indybay.org Felton Library Community Room, 6121 Gushee St, Felton…

David Frank (2024-03-18). J.B. McLachlan revisited. canadiandimension.com The following is an excerpt from Professor David Frank’s biography of J.B. McLachlan. Originally published in 1999, it was reprinted last year, a century after the strike that sent him to jail for sedition in 1923.
| “They ravaged the coal mines and robbed the coal miners.” From a century ahead, w…

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2024-03-18). California Juneteenth U.S.C.T. remain “hidden figures” who served during the US Civil War. indybay.org U.S.C.T – United States Colored Troops from the State of California remain “hidden figures” yet 1,918 served and countless U.S. Navy personnel. As we research our unique California Juneteenth Journey from Slavery to Freedom, those who paid the price is a good place to take a deep dive.

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). 7.68 million couples register marriage in China in 2023. ecns.cn Some 7.68 million couples registered marriage in China in 2023, increasing 845,000 couples or 12.4 percent from the previous year, according to data released by China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs on Friday.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-18). Iceland volcano: lava advances after fourth eruption since December. scmp.com Icelandic police declared a state of emergency shortly after the latest eruption on Saturday.

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-18). AUKUS and the martial academy. greenleft.org.au

WSWS (2024-03-18). James Crumbley found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for Oxford High School shooting. wsws.org James Crumbley, father of Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley, who killed four of his classmates on November 30, 2021, was found guilty on all counts of involuntary manslaughter on Friday in Pontiac, Michigan.

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). Sales growth forecast despite dip in February. ecns.cn China’s vehicle sales are expected to rebound despite a decline in February due to the effect of the Spring Festival, the country’s top auto industry association said last week.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-18). Volfovich: We will hold Belarusian People’s Congress at a high level. eng.belta.by The nomination of delegates for the Belarusian People’s Congress is | currently underway. It is necessary to be vigilant at this stage.

Associated Press (2024-03-18). Cockney Rebel singer Steve Harley, who had a hit with Make Me Smile, dies at 73. scmp.com UK band’s 1975 single Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me) was used on many soundtracks, including 1997 film The Full Monty. Harley said last year he was being treated for cancer.

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-18). Councils, communities demand Labor rethink its pro-developer rezoning, housing scheme. greenleft.org.au

oliviaalperstein (2024-03-18). Total U.S. Billionaire Wealth: Up 88% over Four Years. ips-dc.org

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). Foreign firms upbeat about Chinese market. ecns.cn China’s complete manufacturing clusters, strategic position in the Asia-Pacific region and numerous free trade agreements with various countries will remain beneficial for multinational corporations aiming to capitalize on growth opportunities.

Staff (2024-03-18). President Putin Overwhelmingly Wins Russia’s Election, Venezuela Sends Congratulations (+High Turnout). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The voting process began on Friday, and the polling stations closed at 9: 00 p.m. this Sunday, March 17, putting…

Angela (2024-03-18). Monday 3/18: Virtual Phone bank for Kina Collins! indybay.org

eng.belta.by (2024-03-18). Lukashenko: Belarusian People’s Congress should be solemn and substantive. eng.belta.by Taking part in the meeting were senior officials of the Belarus | President Administration, the chairperson of the Council of the Republic | of the National Assembly, the head of the Belarus President Property | Management Directorate and the head of the Secretariat of the Belarusian…

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-18). Open letter to WHO: The process of the IHR amendments is unlawful and violates international law; you WILL BE held responsible. expose-news.com Earlier this month Global Health Responsibility published an open letter to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus regarding the procedural obligations in the process to amend the International Health Regulations and how the World Health …

Thomas Knapp (2024-03-18). Election 2024: Closer, And Less Important, Than You Probably Think. counterpunch.org Depending on whom you listen to about the constantly shifting horse race we call a US presidential election, either Joe Biden or Donald Trump is always ahead or behind by a nose … nationally. For example, a March 7-13 Ipsos/Reuters poll has Biden at 39% and Trump at 38%, while a March 10-12 Yougov/Economist poll

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). Domestic brands make way into drivers’ top 10. ecns.cn Chinese new energy vehicle marques, especially premium ones, are seeing their brand awareness among domestic car buyers surge and overtake international rivals, said a McKinsey report released last week.

Angela (2024-03-18). Tuesday 3/26: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson’s office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…

WSWS (2024-03-18). Florida launches crackdown on Haitians fleeing violence. wsws.org Haitians escaping the violence produced by imperialist oppression are summarily deported back to the island.

WSWS (2024-03-18). Trump hails January 6 “hostages,” says migrants are not people, threatens “bloodbath” if he is not returned to the White House. wsws.org As Trump escalated his violent rhetoric and defense of his January 6 foot soldiers at an Ohio rally, Biden attended a $400-a-plate dinner in Washington D.C.

NEOB (2024-03-18). Stage 2 load shedding implemented ‘until further notice’. sanews.gov.za Stage 2 load shedding implemented ‘until further notice’ | Eskom has implemented Stage 2 load shedding with effect from 5am today. | By Sunday afternoon, unplanned outages at power stations accounted for the unavailability of some 14 641MW of generating capacity with a further 7 850MW offline due to planned maintenance. | “Due to the loss of two generating units over the past 24 hours and the increase of planned maintenance as part of Eskom’s plan to improve its generation fleet reliability, Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented from 5am on Monday until further notice. Eskom will closely monitor the power sys…

Phil Pasquini (2024-03-18). Protesters Urge IMF to Deny Loans to Pakistan Regime. indybay.org During the busy evening commute hour on March 14, supporters from Tehreek-e-Insaf (the Movement of justice or PTI) the political party of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, protested outside the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The group was demanding that the controversial United Nations global lender “uphold democratic principles” and that the Fund investigate the country’s February 8, 2024 “rigged election” before releasing Pakistan’s final payment in a $3 billion dollar bail-out.

Alan Austin (2024-03-18). Trump & Orbán: The deceptive allure of strong men in power. independentaustralia.net

albawaba (2024-03-18). Royal Family teases imminent major announcement, Is it about Kate Middleton. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Amidst continuous conjecture on the health status of the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, British media outlets are alerted to the possibility of a noteworthy declaration from the royal family.The BBC’s events production section is reportedly on standby for an announcement that will likely come “at any moment” and is deemed “highly important” in light of Kate Middleton’s current health problems.Concerns about Middleton’s health failing to the point of a coma or death have been voiced in relation to her absence. Rumors have also surfaced regarding a possible split from Prince William because of his…

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-18). Judy Mundey: ‘More public housing is needed now’. greenleft.org.au

L'author (2024-03-18). The CAA Organizing Right Wing Anger Against Concord Tenant Protections. indybay.org The California Apartment Association has been strategizing with local MAGA organizers to stop Concord’s tenant protection ordinance.

WSWS (2024-03-18). Stop the reintroduction of military conscription in Germany! wsws.org An internal paper from the defence ministry, quoted by Der Spiegel, plans to “present options for a German military service model” by 1 April.

Editor (2024-03-18). Internet ‘gardeners’ resist the communication blackout of Gaza. mronline.org Since October, Gaza has been an internet black hole. But the Italian NGO ACS has helped build a network of e-SIM internet hotspots known as the Gazaweb.

Caleb Crowder (2024-03-18). National Donor-Advised Funds Are Hiding Behind Donation Processors to Make Themselves Look Better. ips-dc.org

Martin Hacthoun (2024-03-18). Cuban President denounces destabilizing attempts from the U.S. plenglish.com Havana, Mar 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel denounced today that U.S.-based terrorist groups are encouraging actions against the country’s internal order, taking advantage of the harsh situation the island is undergoing.

WSWS (2024-03-18). The suspicious “suicide” of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett. wsws.org One can and should ask, who benefits from the silence surrounding the challenges to the official narrative of Barnett’s death?

albawaba (2024-03-18). EU to sign $8.06B off to Egypt in a funding package. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — After Egypt stated last month that the UAE would invest $35 billion along its Mediterranean coast, in accordance to a senior European Commission official, AFP reports that the European Union has decided to provide financially struggling Egypt with an economic assistance package worth 7.4 billion euros ($8 billion), which is scheduled to be inked in Cairo on Sunday.Prior to the anticipated signature, an official told reporters on condition of anonymity that the cash includes a grant specifically for immigration difficulties and intends to assist Europe shift farther away from Russian gas with Egyp…

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). Iceland volcano erupts for 4th time in three months. ecns.cn A volcano in Iceland erupted for the fourth time in 3 months on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). Insights‰∏®Robert Kuhn: Development of new quality productive forces signals China’s transformative shift in economy. ecns.cn

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-18). Controversial Civil War movie prompts debate over US schism as 2024 election looms. scmp.com A major film that imagines a second civil war in the near-future United States has highlighted fears about the divided state of the nation ahead of November’s presidential election.

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). New study reveals plateau’s evapotranspiration changes. ecns.cn A recently published study has pointed to the growing trend of evapotranspiration over the past four decades on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). China deploys satellite, mobile teams to combat Sichuan forest fires. ecns.cn China’s top meteorological agency has taken swift action to combat forest fires raging in Sichuan province’s Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture.

Agencies (2024-03-18). Russia-China relations will become stronger, Vladimir Putin says in post-election victory speech. scmp.com Vladimir Putin spoke about relations with China after he won Russia’s presidential election by a landslide.

Art for Democracy & Flip the Vote (2024-03-18). Friday 4/19: People Powered Voting in 2024: Fundraiser w/ W. Kamau Bell & artist Lena Wolf. indybay.org doña restaurant | 3770 Piedmont Ave | Oakland, CA 94611…

unitedEditor (2024-03-18). European Parliament elections and rising nationalism. uwidata.com By Ali Rƒ±za Ta≈üdelen From June 6 to June 9, the European Union countries will witness perhaps the most critical European Parliament elections in its history. Approximately 400 million voters across Europe will elect 720 members to the European Parliament. European Parliament elections have been held every five years since 1979. Despite Parliament’s growing powers, …

albawaba (2024-03-18). Man City to launch summer bid for Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes. albawaba.com Manchester City are ready to launch a bid to sign Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes in the summer, as per AS.The European champions are eyeing a new midfielder to play alongside Rodri, and have identified the Brazil international as their primary target.City boss Pep Guardiola has always been an admirer of the Newcastle midfielder.Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the 26-year-old who signed a new five-year deal at St James’ Park in October 2023.The contract reportedly has a £100 million release clause which may be triggered by City in the summer.Guimaraes has three goals and seven assists in 40…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-18). Lukashenko calls Putin to congratulate him on his convincing victory. eng.belta.by On behalf of the entire Belarusian people and personally, Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated his Russian counterpart on his convincing victory in the election.

Aviva Levine, Educator in Chicago Public Schools & Catherine Henchek, Local School Council Member (2024-03-18). Illinois House moves to reverse Chicago’s decision to keep cops out of public schools. liberationnews.org Research has demonstrated that police presence does not keep students safer, while restorative justice practices have shown significant benefits.

Pressenza New York (2024-03-18). Yanis Varoufakis Speech | Night Falls In The Evening Lands: The Assange Epic | 9th March 2024. pressenza.com On Saturday 9 March the conference, As we await the decision of the judges at the UK High Court, determinin…

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-18). Unrwa advierte que en Gaza están al borde de una gran hambruna. telesurtv.net El organismo internacional aseguró que la Franja de Gaza no aguanta más asedio por parte de Israel y que el verdadero daño lo están sufriendo los ciudadanos palestinos.

teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN, JDO (2024-03-18). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Organizaciones de DD.HH. han realizado varios llamados a un alto al fuego inmediato ante la grave situación que se vive en los territorios palestinos.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-18). Suman 31.645 los palestinos asesinados por ataques israelíes. telesurtv.net Al menos 92 personas murieron en las últimas 24 horas, según un comunicado del ministerio, añadiendo que otras 73.676 personas han resultado heridas desde el inicio del bombardeo sionista.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-18). Gobierno cubano afirma que atenderá reclamos de la población. telesurtv.net Denunció que enemigos de la Revolución intentan aprovechar con fines desestabilizadores escaseces generadas por el bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos contra la Isla.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-18). Rusia derriba 35 drones ucranianos en último día de elecciones. telesurtv.net Las autoridades rusas han destacado que a pesar de los ataques ucranianos, alrededor del 60 por ciento de ciudadanos habilitados a votar han participado en el proceso electoral.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-18). Cuba denuncia en Coloquio Internacional Patria colonización cultural y falsas noticias (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) El presidente de Casa de las Américas, de Cuba, Abel Prieto Jiménez impartió este lunes la primera conferencia magistral del Tercer Coloquio Internacional Patria que hasta el 20 de marzo tendrá como sede el recinto ferial Pabexpo, en La Habana.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-18). Asamblea Constituyente en Colombia busca garantizar derechos del pueblo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro afirmó este lunes en Bogotá que una nueva Asamblea Constituyente será para garantizar los derechos de la población plasmados en la Constitución de 1991 y en el Acuerdo de Paz, pero fueron incumplidos.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-18). Suspenden cese al fuego con disidencias de las FARC en Colombia. telesurtv.net El fin del cese al fuego se decreto después de que el grupo armado atacara el sábado a una comunidad indígena del suroeste de Colombia.

albawaba (2024-03-18). Russian woman kidnapped while traveling through Mexico’s northeast. albawaba.com ALBAWABA The Russian embassy in Mexico has reported that a woman from Russia was allegedly kidnapped while traveling through Mexico’s northeast region. The embassy disclosed this information on Saturday, citing local media reports.The woman, whose identity has not been revealed, was said to have embarked on a journey from Monterrey to the city of Reynosa, accompanied by Mexican acquaintances, as per the embassy’s statement released on its social media platform, X.Sobre el secuestro de una ciudadana rusa en México | Actualmente, los medios de comunicación informan que una ciudadana rusa fue secuestrada en el Norte…

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-18). Paraguay registra más de 100 incendios activos tras ola de calor. telesurtv.net Los incendios forestales están focalizados en los departamentos de Emboscada, Cordillera, San Pedro, Paraguarí y Central, además de extenderse por la amplia área del Chaco, que comprende los departamentos de Boquerón, Alto Paraguay y Presidente Hayes.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-18). Rusia pide a Francia que deje de patrocinar el terrorismo en Ucrania. telesurtv.net A Rusia se le va a pedir que observe un alto al fuego en Ucrania durante los Juegos Olímpicos de París, dijo el presidente francés, Emmanuel Macron, en una entrevista dada a conocer por la televisión ucrania.

María Candela (2024-03-18). Díaz-Canel: siempre habrá disposición al diálogo pacífico en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel ratificó este lunes la disposición del Gobierno de mantener el diálogo pacífico con la población de Cuba, y continuar buscando soluciones ante la difícil situación que vive la isla, agudizada por el bloqueo estadounidense.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-18). Trump amenaza a los electores de EE.UU. si no votan por él. telesurtv.net El millonario republicano afirmó que los estadounidenses enfrentarán un “baño de sangre” si Trump no es reelegido.

María Candela (2024-03-18). Continúan muestras de rechazo a injerencia de EEUU en los asuntos internos de Cuba (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) Organizaciones sociales y solidarias con Cuba en Panamá exigieron este lunes a Estados Unidos poner fin a las acciones injerencistas en la isla y al bloqueo que intenta asfixiar económica y socialmente a su pueblo.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-18). Elecciones presidenciales rusas se adentran en su último día. telesurtv.net La Comisión Electoral Central de Rusia ha destacado que a pesar de los ataques con drones procedentes de Ucrania el proceso ha transcurrido con total normalidad.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-18). Evacuan a 3.400 personas por incendio forestal en Sichuan, China. telesurtv.net Ocho helicópteros y más de 2.000 personas hacen frente al siniestro, que hasta el momento no ha causado víctimas.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-18). Pandillas de Haití saquean contenedores con ayuda humanitaria. telesurtv.net El organismo confirmó que el saqueo fue a contenedores que tenían artículos esenciales para la supervivencia materna, neonatal e infantil.

María Candela (2024-03-18). Rosa Miriam Elizalde, presidenta del Comité Organizador del III Coloquio Internacional Patria, que sesiona en el Recinto Ferial Pabexpo, ofrece declaraciones en exclusiva para Radio Habana Cuba. radiohc.cu En el primer coloquio tuvimos 18 invitados internacionales, en el segundo 57, y en este ahora tenemos 104 invitados internacionales.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-18). No hubo golpe en Brasil porque Bolsonaro es un cobarde, afirma Lula. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sostuvo este lunes en Brasilia que no se concretó una asonada golpista en su país a inicios de 2023 porque faltó adhesión de las Fuerzas Armadas y el exmandatario Jair Bolsonaro resulta un cobarde.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-03-18). Accidente vial deja al menos 21 muertos en Afganistán. telesurtv.net Entre los muertos se contabilizan 16 pasajeros del autobús, dos que iban en la motocicleta y tres ocupantes del camión cisterna.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-18). Indígenas piden al Gobierno colombiano suspender cese al fuego bilateral. telesurtv.net La petición se dio luego de que la columna Dagoberto Ramos de las extintas FARC baleara a indígenas nasa de una zona rural de Cauca, quienes exigían la liberación de un estudiante.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-18). Níger rompe acuerdo de cooperación militar con EE.UU. telesurtv.net Según el gobierno, este acuerdo es “injusto” y denunciaron que fue impuesto unilateralmente por Estados Unidos con una simple “nota verbal” el 6 de julio de 2012.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-03-18). La Celac exigió el diálogo y no opción militar en Haití. telesurtv.net La mandataria hondureña declaró que bajo ninguna excusa se debe permitir una acción militar en Haití que viole el Respeto a la Autodeterminación de los Pueblos.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-18). Fiscalía ecuatoriana cita a Guillermo Lasso por caso Metástasis. telesurtv.net El expresidente ecuatoriano comunicó que no ha recibido notificación de la Fiscalía para la comparecencia libre y voluntaria.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2024-03-18). Corea del Norte dispara misil balístico hacia el mar de Japón. telesurtv.net El lanzamiento ocurre luego de que Corea del Sur y Estados Unidos realizaran sus ejercicios militares conjuntos a gran escala.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-18). Asesinan a dirigente indígena en Colombia. telesurtv.net la dirigente indígena Carmelina Yule Pavi falleció en un hecho violento que involucró a un grupo de las disidencias de las FARC.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-03-18). Egipto afirma que no permitirá desplazamiento forzado de palestinos. telesurtv.net El mandatario de Egipto exigió que es necesario un alto al fuego en la Franja de Gaza.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-18). Participación en comicios de Rusia se ubica en el 73.33%. telesurtv.net A las 20H00 hora de Moscú los colegios electorales habían terminado su trabajo en todas las regiones del país, excepto en la región de Kaliningrado.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-18). Presidente de Cuba felicita a Putin por su reelección (+X). radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel felicitó este lunes a su par de la Federación de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, por su contundente triunfo en las elecciones presidenciales realizadas en ese país euroasiático.

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-03-18). Wallmapu_Pueblo Mapuche: Héctor Llaitul en su primer día de juicio político. indybay.org

Maria Calvo (2024-03-18). China respalda a gobierno de Cuba y se opone a injerencia externa. radiohc.cu Beijing, 18 mar (RHC) El portavoz de la Cancillería de China, Lin Jian, manifestó hoy el respaldo firme de su país, al Partido Comunista y gobierno de Cuba en el mantenimiento de la estabilidad y se opuso a la injerencia externa en la isla.

Maria Calvo (2024-03-18). Guterres: Hambruna en Gaza es un desastre provocado por el hombre. radiohc.cu Naciones Unidas, 18 mar (RHC) El secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, calificó hoy la expansión de la hambruna en Gaza como “un desastre enteramente provocado por el hombre” al insistir en su reclamo para un cese al fuego humanitario.

Maria Calvo (2024-03-18). Díaz-Canel: No nos cansaremos de pelear contra el Bloqueo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, reiteró hoy a través de su red social X, la voluntad de enfrentar el bloqueo de Estados Unidos e impulsar el desarrollo económico de país, y reafirmó el compromiso gubernamental con la población.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-18). MINREX convoca a encargado de negocios de EEUU para protestar por conducta injerencista de su Gobierno. radiohc.cu El 18 de marzo de 2024, el encargado de negocios de los Estados Unidos, Benjamin Ziff fue convocado al Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores por el viceministro Carlos Fernández de Cossío, quien le trasladó formalmente el firme rechazo a la conducta injerencista y los mensajes calumniosos del Gobierno estadounidense y su embajada en Cuba ante asuntos internos de la realidad cubana.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-18). Nicaragua se muestra solidaria con Cuba ante continuidad de bloqueo de EEUU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) Nicaragua transmitió este lunes su solidaridad al pueblo y Gobierno de Cuba, ante la continuidad del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos a la isla desde hace más de seis décadas.

Maria Calvo (2024-03-18). Crónica Digital de Chile condena ciberataque a Prensa Latina. radiohc.cu Santiago de Chile, 18 mar (RHC) La dirección del medio chileno Crónica Digital expresó hoy su solidaridad con la Agencia Informativa Latinoamericana Prensa Latina y condenó el ataque a su sitio en la plataforma de YouTube.

Maria Calvo (2024-03-18). FAO alarmó situación de hambruna en Gaza. radiohc.cu Roma, 18 mar (RHC) La Organización de Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO) alertó hoy sobre la crítica situación en la Franja de Gaza, amenazada por la hambruna debido a los ataques de Israel, e instó a una asistencia urgente.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2024-03-18). Cinco miembros de una familia mueren en accidente vial en Perú. telesurtv.net El accidente se produjo a la altura del kilómetro 147 de la carretera Panamericana Norte, cuando el automóvil fue embestido, por causas aún no determinadas, por un autobús.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-03-18). Reportan caída de intensidad de erupción volcánica en Islandia. telesurtv.net A partir de la nueva erupción, la policía islandesa declaró el estado de emergencia cuando se activó una nueva fisura volcánica en la península de Reykjanes.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-03-18). Gobierno haitiano prorroga una vez más el toque de queda. telesurtv.net Con la medida de emergencia, el Gobierno haitiano busca restablecer el orden y tomar las medidas para recuperar el control del país.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-18). Fuerzas israelíes vuelven a asediar hospital Al Shifa de Gaza. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud en la Franja de Gaza calificó la operación militar israelí de “masacre contra enfermos, heridos, desplazados y personal médico”.

María Candela (2024-03-18). Presidente de Cuba recibió al secretario ejecutivo del ALBA-TCP (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, recibió este lunes al secretario ejecutivo de la Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP), Jorge Arreaza.

teleSUR, rzr (2024-03-18). Venezuela inicia actualización del Registro Electoral. telesurtv.net Según las autoridades electorales, en las oficinas regionales estarán habilitados los puntos permanentes, entre las 08: 30 de la mañana y las 03: 30 de la tarde.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-18). Entidades de Rusia y Cuba firman acuerdos en esfera biotecnológica (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) El viceprimer ministro cubano, Ricardo Cabrisas presidió este lunes en Moscú, la firma de cinco memorandos de entendimiento entre el grupo de las industrias biotecnológica y farmacéutica de Cuba y varias empresas de Rusia.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-18). Dos muertos y cinco heridos por un tiroteo en Washington, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Las víctimas fueron trasladadas a diferentes hospitales locales y hasta los momentos se desconoce el estado de salud de las cinco personas heridas.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-18). En Cuba reflexionarán sobre acciones injerencistas desde EEUU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) El programa radio televisivo Mesa Redonda abordará este lunes el papel del bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra Cuba, y el de la embajada de Washington en La Habana, además de los planes provocadores desde la Florida para incentivar disturbios en la isla.

teleSUR, JCM, JDO (2024-03-18). Vladimir Putin lidera elecciones presidenciales de Rusia con el 87% de los votos. telesurtv.net Con más del 68 por ciento de votos escrutados, obtuvo el 87,19 por ciento de respaldo ciudadano. Putin ha sido electo como jefe del Estado cuatro veces: en 2000, 2004, 2012 y 2018.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-03-18). Más de 31.700 palestinos muertos por genocidio israelí en Gaza. telesurtv.net Unas 73,792 personas han resultado heridas por las continuas agresiones en el marco del genocidio sionista.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-03-18). Perú emite decreto de urgencia para acceso a medicamentos genéricos. telesurtv.net En los próximos diez días hábiles, se dará a conocer el listado oficial de medicamentos genéricos.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-18). Conmemoran bicentenario de la designación de Bolívar como ciudadano mexicano. telesurtv.net La Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela recordó los 200 años de la designación de El Libertador Simón Bolívar como ciudadanos mexicano.

teleSUR, JDO, MS (2024-03-18). Líderes del mundo felicitan a Putin tras victoria electoral. telesurtv.net Horas atrás el jefe de Estado ruso había obtenido el 87,19 por ciento de respaldo con más del 70 por ciento de votos escrutados, en comicios marcados por la elevada participación.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-03-18). Presidente de Palestina recibe a canciller de Brasil. telesurtv.net Mahmoud Abbas actualizó al canciller brasileño sobre los últimos acontecimientos relacionados con la situación política en Palestina.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-18). Líderes del mundo felicitan a Putin tras victoria electoral. telesurtv.net Horas atrás el jefe de Estado ruso había obtenido el 87,19 por ciento de respaldo con más del 70 por ciento de votos escrutados, en comicios marcados por la elevada participación.

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-03-18). Trying to understand the genocidal drift of Israeli society! cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-18). World Bank and IMF support to dictatorships. cadtm.org

Deepanshu Mohan (2024-03-18). In 9 Charts: India’s Growing Debt Problem Has ‘Crisis-Like Symptoms’. cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-03-18). Portugal: swinging right? cadtm.org

Maxime Perriot, Monower Mostafa (2024-03-18). In Bangladesh, globalization results in hardship for women workers. cadtm.org

Balasingham Skanthakumar, Amali Wedagedara, Maxime Perriot, Nalini Ratnarajah (2024-03-18). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org

CADTM International (2024-03-18). Women, especially some of them, are the first victims of wars, the Far-Right and the international financial system. All on strike and long live intersectional feminist struggles! cadtm.org

Asma Aamir (2024-03-18). Feminist Movements In Pakistan: Challenges and Struggles. cadtm.org Asma Aamir writes about the Pakistani feminist movements history and current practices, their challenges and ways forward. This article is an edited version of her speech in the 13th International Meeting of the World March of Women, which happened in October 2023, in Ankara, Turkey.
| I would like to talk about Pakistan, a country that has not a secular State, like Turkey and others. It is officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, run by the federal and provincial governments, following (…) | – |

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-18). The World Bank and the Philippines. cadtm.org

Abdul Khaliq, Maxime Perriot (2024-03-18). Pakistan: Squeezed between IMF programmes and political repression, young people are leaving the country. cadtm.org

newarab (2024-03-18). UK activists seek tax boycott over Gaza ‘genocide’. newarab.com Pro-Palestine activists have launched a new campaign that aims to get British citizens to use their power as taxpayers to demand change, amid mounting pressure to end The campaign, No Tax For Genocide, accuses the UK of complicity’s in Israel’s war, which has killed over 30,000 people, and argues that people and businesses are within their rights to stop paying taxes. | Influenced by

newarab (2024-03-18). Halabja massacre survivors seek compensation from Iraqi gov. newarab.com During the Iran-Iraq war (1980-1988), the former Iraqi regime of

newarab (2024-03-18). Scores killed in Gaza strikes as Israel mulls truce position. newarab.com At least 92 Palestinians were killed in overnight Israeli bombardment, Gaza’s health ministry announced on Sunday, as Israel was preparing to send negotiators to new truce talks in Qatar. | Israel’s security cabinet and the smaller war cabinet were to meet to “decide on the mandate of the delegation in charge of the negotiations before its departure for Doha,” the prime minister’s office said. | More than five months of indiscriminate Israeli attacks and a crippling siege have led to dire humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip, where the United Nations has repeatedly warned of looming famine for the coastal…

newarab (2024-03-18). ‘You’ve starved us Sisi’: Dozens arrested in Egypt protests. newarab.com The Egyptian Network for Human Rights (ENHR) announced on Saturday that dozens of protesters were arrested on Friday by The protests occurred in the Dekheila suburb of Alexandria, near the upscale seaside resort of Agami. | Activists circulated a video on social media showing a sizeable crowd protestin…

newarab (2024-03-18). Israel to attend new ceasefire talks as Gaza hunger worsens. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-18). Biden, Irish PM talk Gaza ceasefire in St. Patrick’s Day. newarab.com The Irish premier’s annual Saint Patrick’s Day visit to the White House is normally a joyful affair — but this year the Irish Prime Minister

newarab (2024-03-18). Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks expected to resume in Qatar. newarab.com Stalled talks aimed at securing The talks would mark the first time both Israeli officials and Hamas leaders join the indirect negotiations since the

newarab (2024-03-18). Hamas, Houthis hold rare meeting on Gaza war, Israel. newarab.com Senior figures from The Houthis have targeted

newarab (2024-03-18). Gaza: ‘Bloody’ Ramadan Friday as strike kills 36 relatives. newarab.com Displaced by Israeli bombardment, the Tabatibi family gathered in central Gaza to eat together during the first An “This is my mother, this is my father, this is my aunt, and these are m…

newarab (2024-03-18). West Bank: Israel agents arrest Palestinian at falafel stand. newarab.com The man, identified as 24-year-old Laith al-Atrash, was arrested at his father’s falafel restaurant located on the main Jerusalem-Hebron street in Bethlehem’s Dheisheh camp. | The Israeli officers appear to pose as customers at…

newarab (2024-03-18). Israel strikes several sites in Syria, wounding soldier. newarab.com Israeli airstrikes hit several sites in southern Regime news agency SANA, citing an unnamed military official, said air defences shot down some of the missiles, which came from the direction of the The Britain-based Syrian…

newarab (2024-03-18). Palestinian dies in Israeli prison after torture, neglect. newarab.com A Juma Abu Ghanima died five days after reports emerged that his health was seriously deteriorating, the Commission of Detainees’ Affairs and the Palestinian Society Prisoners’ Club (PPS) said in an official statement. | Th…

newarab (2024-03-18). Muslim students in the US get support during Ramadan. newarab.com Muslim students have become a major presence in some communities in the United States, prompting public schools to be more attentive to their needs during For example,

newarab (2024-03-18). Blast hits ship off Yemen as US destroys Houthi drones. newarab.com A United Kingdom Marine Trade Operations said a commercial ship “has reported an explosion in close proximity to the vessel”, causing no casualties or damage. | The blast hit as the ship was sailing “85 nautical miles east of Aden” in Yemen, and the vessel was “proceeding to its next port of call”, said UKMT…

newarab (2024-03-18). All cargo offloaded from first aid ship to reach Gaza: NGO. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-18). Glasgow Willy Wonka event props raise over £2000 for Gaza. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-18). Famed American rapper Lil Jon converts to Islam. newarab.com Renowned American rapper, DJ, and Jon publicly announced his conversion to Islam in front of a large congregation at the mosque. | A video shared on social media showed the American rapper reciting the shahada, a testament of faith, in Arabic and then in English, under the guidance of the mosque’s imam. | B…

newarab (2024-03-18). 7 reasons to visit Jordan, the ‘oasis of calm’ in the Levant. newarab.com Simply put, Jordan is misunderstood. | On the one hand, some see Jordan as an unknown quantity — a miscellaneous Arab state that’s neither the Instagrammable Morocco nor the Perhaps it’s understandable — our media in the West certainly doesn’t do the Levant any favours. D…

newarab (2024-03-18). Fatah hits back at criticism of new PM by Hamas. newarab.com Palestinian president Abbas appointed Mohammed Mustafa, a long-trusted adviser on economic affairs, as prime minister on Thursda…

newarab (2024-03-18). UN envoy urges Syria regime to rejoin constitution talks. newarab.com Visiting Syria’s war, Ped…

newarab (2024-03-18). Syria landmine blast kills 16 truffle hunters: monitor. newarab.com At least 16 people searching for Between February and April each year, hundreds of impoverished Syrians risk their lives searching for “Sixteen civilians including at least nine women were killed…

newarab (2024-03-18). Gaza: Dozens killed in overnight strikes as aid arrives. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-18). Tory minister said peace in Gaza could ‘harm election hopes’. newarab.com This week, an unnamed Tory minister expressed concerns to Sky News’s Deputy Political Editor, Sam Coates, that they were “worried there might be peace in the Middle East” because t…

newarab (2024-03-18). Egypt investigates fire at iconic Al-Ahram film studio. newarab.com The Egyptian prosecutor general’s office has opened an investigation into the cause of a massive fire that The fire broke out in the early hours of Saturday, destroying the location of an Egyptian alley inside the 27,000-square-metre site, leaving at least 10 injured, including two firefighters. No…

newarab (2024-03-18). EU, Egypt agree 7.4 bn euro deal focussed on energy, migration. newarab.com The EU chief and five European leaders visited The deal will include billions in credit over coming years for highly indebted Egypt, and stepping up energy sales that could help Europe “move further away from Russian gas”, said a senior European Commission…

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). EC chief: Gaza facing famine, ceasefire agreement must be reached rapidly. presstv.ir The president of the European Commission warns about imminent famine in Gaza, calls for rapid ceasefire.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). Chilean protesters demand Gaza ceasefire, end to Israeli siege. presstv.ir Chileans take to the streets of Santiago, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the Israeli siege of the territory.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). Protesters block San Francisco airport, demand permanent ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Protesters urging ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the US’s military support for Israel, block the international terminal at San Francisco International Airport.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). Strong Syria will benefit region’s security and stability: Iran. presstv.ir Iran’s top security chief says a strong Syria will be beneficial to security and stability in the region.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). Dozens of technology experts killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza: Euro-Med. presstv.ir Euro-Med says the Israeli regime has systematically targeted dozens of information technology experts in Gaza as part of its genocidal war against the besieged enclave.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). Hezbollah strikes Israeli spying devices, gathering of troops. presstv.ir Hezbollah fighters have targeted Israeli spying devices and a gathering of soldiers near the border with the occupied territories in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). Iraq’s Islamic Resistance strikes Israel’s air base in occupied Golan with drones. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq carries out another operation, targeting an Israeli air base in the occupied Golan Heights with drones.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). Israeli military lost war against Hamas in Gaza: Former cmdr. presstv.ir A former Israeli military commander has confessed that the occupying regime has lost its months-long war against the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas in the besieged Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). Russia repels 35 Ukrainian drone attacks in several regions. presstv.ir Russia says it has intercepted and downed 35 Ukrainian drones that targeted several regions across the country, including Moscow.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). Russia ‘won’t stop at Ukraine,’ Biden says in meeting with Polish leaders. presstv.ir Biden warns Russia will not stop at invading Ukraine.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). Rescuers search for last person in Swiss Alps; five bodies already found. presstv.ir Rescuers search for the sixth person in Swiss Alps where bodies of 5 skiers were already found.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). Niger breaks military pact with US, calls American presence ‘illegal’. presstv.ir Niger’s junta breaks the military pact with the US, calling American presence in the country “illegal”.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). US, Britain launch new airstrikes against Yemen’s Ta’izz, Hudaydah. presstv.ir The US-British military coalition conducts multiple strikes against targets in Yemen’s southwestern province of Ta’izz and the strategic western province of Hudaydah.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). Aerial footage of Japan rocket exploding seconds after launch. presstv.ir Japan’s Space One Kairos rocket exploded shortly after launch.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). Yemeni forces simulate counter-offensive operations against US, UK invasion. presstv.ir The Yemeni armed forces have carried out military training exercises that simulate confronting a potential attack by the US and British occupation troops against the country.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). ‘It was out of nowhere’, says passenger recounting LATAM flight incident. presstv.ir “It was out of nowhere,” says a passenger recounting LATAM flight incident.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). Barghouti: National consensus more important than PM appointment. presstv.ir A senior Palestinian official has told Press TV that some factions have called for national consensus and a unified Palestinian leadership before the formation of a government.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). Storm leaves widespread damages in various US states. presstv.ir Severe weather has wreaked havoc across parts of the Midwest, with suspected tornadoes touching down in several small towns in Indiana and nearby states on Thursday.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). Storm leaves widespread damage in various US states. presstv.ir Severe weather has wreaked havoc across parts of the Midwest, with suspected tornadoes touching down in several small towns in Indiana and nearby states.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). Muslims in Jakarta gather to break fast on 1st day of Ramadan. presstv.ir Thousands of people were packed inside the Istiqlal Grand Mosque.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). Russians living in Iran cast ballots in presidential elections. presstv.ir Russian citizens living in Iran are casting their ballots at the Russian embassy in Tehran, as voting is underway in a three-day presidential election.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). Iran awards ‘historic’ oil contracts to domestic companies. presstv.ir Iran’s state oil company the NIOC awards contracts worth some $13 billion to domestic companies.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). Putin wins Russia’s presidential election with landslide, getting about 88% of vote. presstv.ir Russia’s incumbent president wins the country’s presidential election with a landslide, getting about 88 percent of the vote.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). Egypt will not allow forced displacement of Palestinians: Sisi. presstv.ir Egypt’s Sisi reiterates his country is against any plan to forcefully displace the Palestinians from Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-03-18). Deadly flash floods hit Afghan province of Herat. presstv.ir Flash flooding has swamped the streets of the city of Herat in Afghanistan, killing at least five people and causing widespread damage…

Larry Johnson (2024-03-18). Can NATO Survive a Loss in Ukraine? sonar21.com Killing off a bureaucracy — whether civilian or military — is nigh impossible. But the impending defeat of Ukraine on the battlefield by Russia presents one of those watershed moments in history where the raison d’etre of NATO will be exposed as a fraud. Much has been made in recent months about NATO’s supposed growing strength by citing the addition of Sweden and Finland as new NATO members. But this is illusory. |

Esther Schrader (2024-03-15). Children face hunger across Deep South after states refuse summer food aid. splcenter.org

Palestinians in Palestine, in exile (2024-03-16). Palestine: Unity of land, people and struggle. mondoweiss.net Today, Gaza is on the frontlines, but she is not alone. We call on all Palestinians everywhere to unite in action. Our liberation can only be achieved through a unity of struggle, built upon a unity of people and a unity of land.

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