(2024-12-07). I Have Learned A Few Things. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): I have learned a few things in my time on this earth. Not many, but a few. I have learned that western regime change interventionism is reliably disastrous, and that men like John Bolton and Bill Kristol are always on the wrong side of …
(2024-12-07). FIDH at ASP23 – Defending the International Criminal Court and Amplifying Victims' Voices. fidh.org
(2024-12-07). What is Iran's perspective on the recent developments in Syria. unitedworldint.com Will Iran move towards a full-scale military presence in Syria? By Masoud Sadrmohammadi While Iranian media has been preoccupied with domestic economic and social issues, the ongoing possibility of military conflict with Israel, and the situation in Gaza and Lebanon, the recent advances of terrorist forces opposed to the Bashar al-Assad government have become another …
(2024-12-07). What is Iran's perspective on the recent developments in Syria. uwidata.com By Masoud Sadrmohammadi While Iranian media has been preoccupied with domestic economic and social issues, the ongoing possibility of military conflict with Israel, and the situation in Gaza and Lebanon, the recent advances of terrorist forces opposed to the Bashar al-Assad government have become another major focus of media attention over the past week. It …
(2024-12-07). Do the Resumed Gaza Ceasefire Talks Have a Chance of Finally Succeeding? truthout.org In the wake of the ceasefire deal struck between Israel and Lebanon, there has been a lot of speculation about a similar deal between Israel and Hamas to finally bring about an end to the genocide in Gaza. In many ways, the process we are seeing in revived talks in Cairo — where Qatar has agreed to resume its role as a mediator — are familiar. The terms under discussion have many… |
(2024-12-07). Day 427: Massacres in Northern and Central Gaza. imemc.org 
On Friday, Day 427 of the relentless military onslaught against the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces carried out several massacres in the northern and central parts of the besieged and destroyed coastal enclave. On Friday morning, Israeli forces carried out a series of airstrikes on a residential area, targeting buildings and houses near the Kamal Adwan …
(2024-12-07). The worth of Palestinian lives. workers.org 
The following remarks by Palestinian-American writer and activist Susan Abulhawa were delivered during a debate sponsored by the Oxford Union, Nov. 28, 2024, on the motion: "This house believes Israel is an apartheid state responsible for genocide." The motion was carried by an overwhelming majority of 278-59. Most members of . . . |
(2024-12-07). The US-Israeli strategy in Syria also aims to divide Türkiye. unitedworldint.com The territorial integrity of Syria means the territorial integrity of Türkiye. UWI author, historian and political scientist Associate Professor Mehmet Perinàßek evaluated the recent developments in Aleppo focusing on their background and implications for Türkiye. The territorial integrity of Syria and Türkiye The key phrase when assessing developments in Syria from Türkiye's perspective is: "The …
(2024-12-07). The US-Israeli strategy in Syria also aims to divide Türkiye. uwidata.com UWI author, historian and political scientist Associate Professor Mehmet Perinàßek evaluated the recent developments in Aleppo focusing on their background and implications for Türkiye. The territorial integrity of Syria and Türkiye The key phrase when assessing developments in Syria from Türkiye's perspective is: "The territorial integrity of Syria means the territorial integrity of Türkiye". If …
(2024-12-07). Israel's Genocide Day 426: Israel Bombs Tents In Gaza. popularresistance.org Leading international human rights organization Amnesty International has concluded, in a report it released on Wednesday, that Israel was responsible for acts of genocide against the Palestinian people in the Gaza strip. | The group said that it had been analyzing events and statements by Israeli officials for months, concluding that the legal threshold for the crime of genocide has been met. It is the first time that Amnesty has reached such a conclusion during an ongoing conflict. | Amnesty's chief Agnes Callamard said in a statement on Wednesday that "month after month, Israel has treated Palestinians in Gaza…
(2024-12-07). UNICEF Warns of Dire Crisis Facing Palestinian Children in Northern Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) expressed grave concern over the worsening plight of Palestinian children in northern Gaza, highlighting a deteriorating humanitarian situation amid ongoing Israeli military operations.
(2024-12-07). Yemenis Rally in Solidarity with Palestinians amid Ongoing Gaza Crisis. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Thousands of Yemenis staged rallies across the country on Friday afternoon, voicing support for Palestinians and condemning the Israeli genocidal war in Gaza, which has claimed tens of thousands of lives.
(2024-12-07). Entire Region Facing Threat, Iran's FM Warns. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Pointing the finger at the US and the Israeli regime for the turmoil in Syria, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the whole region is under threat.
(2024-12-07). Araqchi in Qatar to Attend Doha Forum, Astana Format Meeting. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has traveled to Qatar to take part in the Doha Forum 2024 and a meeting of the Astana process on the sidelines of the event.
(2024-12-07). Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens five years after devastating blaze. aljazeera.com Reconstruction work after the fire in Paris in 2019 required about 2,000 workers.
(2024-12-07). Polls open in Ghana in litmus test for democracy. aljazeera.com The West African country considered a beacon of democratic stability is holding presidential and legislative elections.
(2024-12-07). 'Hindus have changed': A sleepy Indian state becomes anti-Muslim tinderbox. aljazeera.com The northeastern state of Tripura does not have a history of inter-religious clashes. That's changing under Modi's BJP.
(2024-12-07). Iran, Qatar Discuss Upheavals in Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian foreign minister and the emir of Qatar discussed the latest developments in Syria.
(2024-12-07). The Palestinian boy who wanted to be like Ronaldo, killed by Israel. aljazeera.com Israeli soldiers opened fire on 14-year-old Naji al-Baba and his friends as they played in the woods near Hebron.
(2024-12-07). Live interview with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. aljazeera.com The discussion will touch upon wide-ranging issues including Syria and the wider region.
(2024-12-07). China to assist Cuba in training management personnel. tvbrics.com 
The two sides intend to strengthen ties in international exchange and joint studies…
(2024-12-07). Ghana elections: Who is running and what's at stake? aljazeera.com The country's historically disadvantaged north is set to decide the tight race for the first time.
(2024-12-07). Astana Format Countries Urge Talks between Syrian Government, Opposition. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran, Russia and Turkey have called for negotiations between the Syrian government and the "legitimate opposition groups", Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.
(2024-12-07). Opposition forces take Syria's Daraa, Sweida as Astana talks set up. aljazeera.com Daraa, known as the 'cradle of the revolution' is fourth city al-Assad loses in a single week.
(2024-12-07). Iran's Embassy Operating in Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry denied rumors about the evacuation of the country's embassy in Syria, saying the diplomatic site is operating normally.
(2024-12-07). S Korea's Yoon apologises for martial law crisis as impeachment vote looms. aljazeera.com South Korean lawmakers are scheduled to vote on an opposition motion to impeach the president for declaring martial law.
(2024-12-07). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,017. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,017th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
(2024-12-07). South Korea vote to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol fails. aljazeera.com
(2024-12-07). Israel's attacks on Kamal Adwan Hospital and Nuseirat home in northern Gaza. aljazeera.com The strike comes as Gaza's health system is collapsing amid repeated attacks by the Israeli military.
(2024-12-07). Australia's social media dilemma. aljazeera.com Will Australia's social media ban jeopardise digital rights?>
(2024-12-07). Syrian rebels take Quneitra near Israeli border, reports say. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF to send additional reinforcements to Golan Heights, following security assessment ‚ñ LEBANON: Israel strikes Syria-Lebanon border crossings, where weapons were being transferred to Hezbollah ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas begins attempts to locate living hostages in Gaza captivity…
(2024-12-07). Syrian rebels take Quneitra in Syrian Golan near Israeli border, reports say. haaretz.com The city's capture comes after a series of sweeping advancements by Syrian rebel forces which saw government forces lose control for Aleppo, Hamma and Homs. In reaction, Israel has moved to bolster defenses in it's Golan Heights as fighting nears the the Israel-Syria border…
(2024-12-07). Genocidal intent: Amnesty International exposes malice aforethought in the Gaza genocide. wsws.org On Wednesday, Amnesty International published an exhaustive 296-page report proving that "Only an intent to destroy the Palestinians in Gaza" can "explain the scale and scope" of the mass murder, forcible displacement, and deliberate starvation of the Palestinians in Gaza by Israel.
(2024-12-07). Israel occupies 6,000 acres in West Bank in largest land grab in decades. presstv.ir The Israeli regime has announced the occupation of some 6,000 acres of Palestinian territories in the West Bank.
(2024-12-07). US Supreme Court to weigh bid to sue Palestinian authorities. newarab.com 
(2024-12-07). World must act to end Gaza genocide after Amnesty report: Hamas. newarab.com 
The world must take action following a "The report issued by Amnesty International, which confirmed that the Zionist enemy is deliberately committing genocide against the Palestinians, is a new message to the international community," the Palestinian group said in a statement. | Hamas, which is battlin…
(2024-12-07). For the people of southern Lebanon, the war is far from over. newarab.com 
For Zeinab Ali Youssef, the Within minutes of the
(2024-12-07). The Lebanese and Palestinian chefs defying colonialism with food. newarab.com 
As scenes of Israel's forced But despite the occupation's atrocious acts to starve and oppress Palestinians, their resilience remains, and with the little aid they do receive, they ensure they make the most of it. Take 10-year-old
(2024-12-07). Opposition forces take Syria's Daraa as Astana talks set up. aljazeera.com Daraa, known as the 'cradle of the revolution' is fourth city al-Assad loses in a single week.
(2024-12-07). Interpreting Lavrov's Assessment Of Events In Syria From His Interview With Tucker. thealtworld.com If Putin hopes to reach a deal with Erdogan on Syria, then it'll require keeping up the pretense (however unbelievable it is to objective observers) that Türkiye no longer backs terrorists, thus accounting for Lavrov's diplomatic assessment of events there. | Lavrov's interview with Tucker mostly saw him elaborate on Russia's stance towards the proxy war with NATO in Ukraine, which built upon what he shared during his earlier and more concise interview with Newsweek in early October that was analyzed
(2024-12-07). Hunter Biden's Clemency Represents White Privilege In Overdrive. popularresistance.org A Chicano activist in Oakland, California, Al Osorio, said he was appalled but not surprised to hear that President Joe Biden had pardoned his son Hunter Biden on federal tax and gun charges stemming from a period when he was addicted to crack cocaine . | "My first thought regarding Biden was: 'what about Marcellus Williams?'" Osorio told Black Agenda Report in an interview, recalling the African American man executed by the state of Missouri in September despite the absence of forensic evidence linking him to the murder of a St. Louis woman. "What about Leonard Peltier?" he said of the 80-year-old Native America…
(2024-12-07). Al-Ittihad extends winning streak after beating Al-Nassr. newarab.com 
Al-Nassr was fourth, 11 points behind the leader as the league takes a month's break. | Benzema opened the scoring in the 55th minute, shooting from inside the area after he was picked out by a perfect Muhannad Al-…
(2024-12-07). Report: Louisiana LNG Operators Set to Receive Over $21 Billion in Tax Breaks. truthout.org The week before Thanksgiving, employees of Cameron LNG handed out turkeys and fixings to residents in southwest Louisiana. Earlier in the month, Cheniere Energy, Cameron LNG, and Venture Global LNG sponsored the Sabine Pass Lighthouse Hayride, helping to revive a local tradition. And Commonwealth LNG pledged more than $1 million to support education and health care in the region. |
(2024-12-07). I Have Learned A Few Things. thealtworld.com I have learned a few things in my time on this earth. Not many, but a few. | I have learned that western regime change interventionism is reliably disastrous, and that men like John Bolton and Bill Kristol are always on the wrong side of history when it comes to such matters. | I have learned that organizing human civilization around the pursuit of profit has had devastating consequences for our ecosystem, our health, our hearts, and our happiness. | I have learned that there is an entirely unacceptable amount of human suffering in developing nations, and that it is largely caused by the western power structures…
(2024-12-07). China turns the screw on the US economy. thesiriusreport.com 
We discuss why recent announcements by Beijing are going to significantly impact the US economy and why Trump's proposed tariffs on China will backfire on the US with huge consequences.
(2024-12-07). Uganda expands data infrastructure to advance digital transformation, inclusiveness. independent.co.ug 
MOROTO, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni launched the fifth phase of construction of the National Data Transmission Backbone Infrastructure (NBI) in Moroto, northeastern Uganda, in efforts to promote digital transformation in the east African country. The project, financed by the Import-Export Bank (EXIM) of China and implemented by Chinese tech giant Huawei, …
(2024-12-07). China Weekly (Dec. 2-6). ecns.cn To date, China has 44 items inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, ranking first in the world.
(2024-12-07). How do China and Chinese nations look like through foreign experts' eyes. ecns.cn A parallel forum titled "Understanding the Chinese Nation: Unity in Diversity for Common Development" was held on Wednesday during the 8th Understanding China Conference in Guangzhou, South China's GuangdongProvince.
(2024-12-07). Insights | Singapore's Ambassador-at-Large: Singapore and China can cooperate in coping with aging population. ecns.cn "Countries elsewhere are reacting to your productive forces and rapid development. There are many things where we can work together on, aging population, digital economy, green economy,"
(2024-12-07). China condemns Taiwan for cyber bullying university students. ecns.cn The Taiwan-based Ma Ying-jeou Culture and Education Foundation invited a delegation, comprising 40 mainland students and teachers, to visit the island. The delegation departed on Thursday after concluding a nine-day trip.
(2024-12-07). Winter tourism heats up as weather cools. ecns.cn Winter winds have swept through the northern reaches of China, but tourists' enthusiasm for travel to the country's coldest places is heating up.
(2024-12-07). Three Chinese items added to UNESCO heritage list. ecns.cn China's dedicated efforts have revitalized and safeguarded three endangered cultural treasures, leading to their inclusion on the UNESCO-endorsed Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
(2024-12-07). China calls for shared global growth. ecns.cn China has unveiled an annual report, analyzing major obstacles for global development, and calling for joint efforts to overcome them and promote shared and sustainable development in a world filled with turbulence and changes.
(2024-12-07). Attempt to contain China with Taiwan question leads nowhere. ecns.cn China said on Friday that attempts to solicit support from the United States for "Taiwan independence" or use the Taiwan question to contain China will lead nowhere, reiterating its firm resolve and ability to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
(2024-12-07). The Biden Family Of Liars. popularresistance.org With his shocking presidential pardon of his son Hunter, announced Thanksgiving weekend, when the maximum number of Americans would be watching football games and consuming potato chips, Joe Biden goes out just as he was the whole of his tatty career as a politician — a self-serving fiddler, indifferent to democratic process, ever going against his word. | Peter Baker, that inimitable (thank goodness) clerk The New York Times posts as its chief White House correspondent, tells us in Wednesday's editions, "We don't really know how history will remember Joe Biden. It's too early to say, obviously." | Actually…
(2024-12-07). "Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat" is So Good That It May Redefine the Documentary as a Means of Mass Communication. covertactionmagazine.com According to its mission statement, "AFI FEST… showcase[es] the best films from across the globe to captivated audiences in Los Angeles. With a diverse and innovative slate of programming, the film festival presents a robust line-up of fiction and non-fiction features and shorts… along with panels and conversations featuring both master filmmakers and new cinematic …
(2024-12-07). The Left Returns to Power in Uruguay—How Will the Trump Administration React? covertactionmagazine.com Yamandú Orsi, from the Broad Front (Frente Amplio—FA), is the president-elect of Uruguay. He will take office on March 1, 2025, and lead the country until 2030. This marks a consolidation of progressive forces as the majority in Latin America, including notable popular governments in Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia and Chile. On the other side …
(2024-12-07). Predictions from 'Coming Apocalypse' published in April 2020. expose-news.com In the book 'Coming Apocalypse', Dr. Coleman explained how he knew that the so-called covid pandemic was a hoax or a fraud. He also made a good many predictions about the future. …
(2024-12-07). US Select Subcommittee releases damning report on its 2-year investigation into covid but the danger the vaccines pose is not recognised. expose-news.com On Monday, after a two-year investigation, the US Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic released its final report. It is the most thorough review of the pandemic conducted to date. While many …
(2024-12-07). Century-old Sichuan teahouse wins UNESCO award. ecns.cn The Guanyin Hall Teahouse Conservation Project in the Shuangliu district of Chengdu, Sichuan province, was granted an Award of Merit at the 2024 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation on Dec 6.
(2024-12-07). Russia remains open to dialogue: FM. ecns.cn Russia does not believe that the settlement of the Ukraine crisis is in the hands of Moscow and Washington alone, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in his latest interview with U.S. journalist Tucker Carlson, reaffirming that Russia remains open to dialogue.
(2024-12-07). Trump's tariffs signal 'shift to unilateralism'. ecns.cn U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's recent announcement that he would raise tariffs on Canada and Mexico over border security may have surprised the leaders of those countries, according to experts.
(2024-12-07). HIV patient info to be kept confidential. ecns.cn Health authorities in Hubei province have urged HIV-designated hospitals to ensure the privacy of HIV-infected people after some general hospitals allegedly declined to treat them after knowing about their status through the patient test results sharing system.
(2024-12-07). Railway connecting key airports set to open. ecns.cn Shanghai's first airport link railway connecting the major international aviation hubs of Pudong and Hongqiao is set to begin official operations within this year, reducing travel time between the airports to just 40 minutes.
(2024-12-07). Chinese Americans laud festival recognition. ecns.cn The news that Spring Festival was officially recognized by UNESCO on Wednesday has generated an outpouring of pride across Chinese American communities in the United States.
(2024-12-07). Private Israeli Security Firms Are Killing Free Speech On College Campuses. popularresistance.org Following the unprecedented proliferation of student-led protests against Israel's war on Gaza across U.S. and international college campuses, educational institutions have found themselves under immense pressure to crush the movement from private Israeli security firms. | Following a surge of demonstrations and acts of civil disobedience in protests of Israel's genocide in Gaza by students across U.S. college campuses, university administrations faced immense pressure to strengthen security measures and suppress the movement.
(2024-12-07). Court hearing held for University of Michigan Gaza solidarity encampment protestors charged by Attorney General Nessel. wsws.org At a press conference called by the Tahrir Coalition, the IYSSE at the University of Michigan issued a statement headlined: "Drop all charges against the UMich 11! Drop the complaint against SAFE! Defend free speech and assembly!"
(2024-12-07). Yemeni forces fire missile at strategic Israeli position. presstv.ir Yemeni armed forces have launched a missile at a strategic position within the Israeli-occupied territories in response to the Tel Aviv regime's onslaught against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-12-07). Children among 26 killed in Israeli bombing of Gaza's Nuseirat camp. presstv.ir Gaza's Civil defense agency said that the airstrike "damaged multiple neighboring houses" in the camp in Central Gaza.
(2024-12-07). Hamas official says Gaza ceasefire talks resumed. presstv.ir A Hamas official says international mediators have resumed negotiations with the Palestinian group and Israel over a ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-12-07). Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza, target Beit Lahia hospital. newarab.com 
Israel's war on Gaza has continued into its 428th day, with strikes killing and wounding at least 50 people since Friday evening. | A strike on the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza killed at least 22 people, mostly women and children. | A spokesman for Gaza's civil defence said the attack targeted the al-Nadi family home, damaging nearby residences as well. | At least six children and five women were among those killed, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported in the early aftermath of the attack. | In Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, Israeli forces killed at least 29 people in attacks on the Indonesian Hospital…
(2024-12-07). Gaza hospital stormed again as Hamas, Fatah strike agreement. newarab.com 
The Israeli forces forced The agency also reported that Isra…
(2024-12-07). Sufficient ground to conclude Israel has committed genocide in Gaza: Amnesty. ummid.com Amnesty International's research has found sufficient basis to conclude that Israel has committed and is continuing to commit genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip…
(2024-12-07). CAIR Calls on AMA to Condemn Latest Israeli Massacre of Medical Personnel at Gaza Hospital. indybay.org The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the American Medical Association (AMA) to condemn the latest Israeli massacre of medical personnel in Gaza.
(2024-12-07). It looks like a bombed-out scene: 20 Palestinian cars torched by masked settlers in the dead of night. haaretz.com Had a lone resident of this quiet residential street in El Bireh not been awake, the fire could have reached the homes under which the cars were parked…
(2024-12-07). NYSUT to call on Hochul, Legislature to Dial Back Cellphone use in Schools. urbancny.com 
On Dec. 9, New York State United Teachers and a coalition representing our partners in healthcare, child and family advocacy, and law enforcement will urge the Governor and Legislature to support students' learning and well-being through distraction-free schools. In September, Gov. Hochul attended NYSUT's Disconnected Conference, which convened more than 500 educators, students, parents and policymakers to engage in a constructive dialogue on the effects of cellphones, social media and technology on schools. "We will look back at this time and say we finally saved the next generation of kids, and it all started i…
(2024-12-07). Iran accelerates uranium enrichment near bomb grade: IAEA. newarab.com 
The International Atomic Energy Agency later confirmed in a confidential report to member states that Iran was speeding up uranium enrichment, a process that refines the raw material so that it can be used as fuel in civil nuclear power generation or, potentially, nuclear weapons. | The IAEA findings w…
(2024-12-07). Thailand: ICRC and Thammasat University screen film, host discussion on IHL and South-East Asian history. icrc.org
(2024-12-07). Venezuela: Medical equipment — a matter of life and death. icrc.org
(2024-12-07). OEWG: ICRC Statement on International Law. icrc.org Delivered by Kosuke Onishi, Legal Adviser, at the 9th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York…
(2024-12-07). Democrats and Republicans express support for unelected billionaires' plans to slash government and social spending. wsws.org Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy were welcomed to Washington by Republicans and some Democrats, who provided the unelected reactionaries a closed audience to discuss their shared plans to slash regulations and enact spending cuts, including to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.
(2024-12-07). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to a slightly belated Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | The caption to this week's top shot reads: | Storage-tunnel for nuclear missiles at an abandoned soviet military in Brandenburg State, Germany (FHM via Getty) | Also, a reminder: | Prime Directives!: | If you want to talk politics, do so respectfully and know that there's alway…
(2024-12-07). Orinoco Tribune Celebrates 6th Anniversary With Anti-Imperialist Groups in Spain. orinocotribune.com 
(2024-12-07). Venezuela Publishes New NGO Regulation Law. orinocotribune.com The Law on Supervision, Regularization, Action, and Financing of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Non-Profit Social Organizations was The law prohibits promoting fascism, receiving funds for terrorist acts, and carrying out political party activities, among other provisions. | The law contains 39 articles, two transitional provisions, and two repealing…
(2024-12-07). New laboratory benefits cancer patients in Cuba. plenglish.com Santa Clara, Cuba, Dec 7 (Prensa Latina) The immunohistochemistry laboratory in the central province of Villa Clara, the first in Cuba outside of Havana, is working to expand its services and maintain the quality indicators recorded since its opening in July 2024.
(2024-12-07). Caricom says Cuba is an example of South-South cooperation. plenglish.com Georgetown, Dec 7 (Prensa Latina) The Caribbean Community (Caricom) considered that relations with Cuba since its establishment, 52 years ago, have deepened, matured, and become an example of South-South cooperation.
(2024-12-07). Cuba Film Festival: Golán defying family values. plenglish.com Golán is the journey from adolescence to adulthood of its protagonist during the process of a family that succumbs. | Colombian filmmaker Orlando Culzat wanted to film an intimate portrait of a family sunset in his first work, a film that looks at the youth universe and, above all, at the patriarchal structures planted very subtly in the privacy of homes, the filmmaker explained. | Culzat presented this Colombian feature film in the official competition section of the 27th Malaga Festival. The director considers that his film comes organically to a situation of violence. | The point is that in the patriarchy, th…
(2024-12-07). India's Defense Minister to start official visit to Russia. plenglish.com New Delhi, Dec 7 (Prensa Latina) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will begin a three-day official visit to Russia tomorrow, to co-chair the 21st meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on…
(2024-12-07). Italy ramps up health controls over new disease in DRC. plenglish.com Rome, Dec 7 (Prensa Latina) The Italian Ministry of Health has ordered to increase control measures to detect the possible entry into the country of a new disease that has already caused more than 130 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
(2024-12-07). Me dicen Cuba: Alexander Abreu & his orchestra performed in Uruguay. plenglish.com Montevideo, Dec 7 (Prensa Latina) "Me dicen Cuba" was performed in the Montevideo night and the people did not stop dancing with Cuban Alexander Abreu and Havana D'Primera, in a memorable concert.
(2024-12-07). Russian scientists find signs of alien life in meteorite. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 7 (Prensa Latina) It is very possible that an extraterrestrial life form or its traces were found in the Seymchan meteorite, Russian biotechnologist Ilia Dujovlinov told the digital newspaper Vzgliad.
(2024-12-07). Vietnam will continue supporting Cuba, top leader confirms. plenglish.com Hanoi, Dec 7 (Prensa Latina) As of today, Vietnam will continue to support the people of Cuba and its Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR), General Phung Si Tan confirmed in this capital.
(2024-12-07). Canada's government denounced due to inaction on police racism. plenglish.com Ottawa, Dec 7 (Prensa Latina) The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau，eluded conducting a national investigation into systemic racism in the police, as demanded by the Assembly of First Nations (APN), remarked the local press.
(2024-12-07). India's Defense Minister will begin official visit to Russia tomorrow. plenglish.com New Delhi, Dec 7 (Prensa Latina) India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will begin a three-day official visit to Russia tomorrow to co-chair the 21st meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Military-Technical Cooperation, military sources said today.
(2024-12-07). Minister of Finance resignation shakes Colombia. plenglish.com Bogota, Dec 7 (Prensa Latina) The departure of the Minister of Finance, Ricardo Bonilla, from Gustavo Petro's cabinet for alleged acts of corruption, is an event used today by opposition sectors to discredit the management of the current administration in Colombia.
(2024-12-07). Chilean foreign minister visits the Philippines. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Dec 7 (Prensa Latina) Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren met in Manila with the Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported in a statement on Friday.
(2024-12-07). People Across US Mobilize In Solidarity With South Koreans. popularresistance.org People in cities across the US are mobilizing in solidarity with people in South Korea, who are demanding the resignation of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol following his failed attempt to impose martial law. The North America-based Korean diaspora group Nodutdol organized rallies in Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco on the night of December 4, which were joined by organizations such as the Korea Peace Now Grassroots Network, Korean Americans for the Progressive Party, the Palestinian Youth Movement, the People's Forum, and the Party for Socialism and Liberation.
(2024-12-07). France Must Go From Africa Is The Slogan Of The Hour. popularresistance.org A cascade of anti-French sentiment continues to sweep across the belt of the Sahel in Africa: joining Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, Chad and Senegal demanded in November that the French government withdraw its military from their territories. From the western border of Sudan to the Atlantic Ocean, French armed forces, which have been in the area since 1659, will no longer have a base. The statement by the foreign minister of Chad, Abderaman Koulamallah, is exemplary: 'France… must now also consider that Chad has grown up, matured, and that Chad is a sovereign state that is very jealous of its sovereignty'.
(2024-12-07). Muestra en La Habana tributa a icónica orquesta cubana Los Van Van. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 dic (RHC) La exposición 55 Palos resulta hoy un homenaje a las más de cinco décadas de existencia de la emblemática agrupación de Cuba Los Van Van, fundada por el músico Juan Formell el 4 de diciembre de 1969.
(2024-12-07). Reciben en Crimea a ganadores de concurso sobre Cuba (+Foto). radiohc.cu Moscú, 7 dic (RHC) La viceprimera ministra de la República de Crimea, Irina Kiviko, se reunió en la Universidad Pedagógica con los ganadores del concurso de trabajos estudiantiles sobre Cuba, conoció hoy Prensa Latina.
(2024-12-07). A Negotiation Basis for Peace & Ceasefire Between Russia & Ukraine the 2022 Istanbul Agreements. pressenza.com Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergei Lavrov took part in an interview with Tucker Carlson, an American independent journalist, a few days ago. Lavrov explained that in March 2022, Moscow and Kyiv held a series of talks in Istanbul, Turkey, to find common ground to end the conflict in Ukraine. | During the interview, Lavrov revisits Russia's intervention in Ukraine in February 2020. He presents a perspective on the events that has hardly ever been considered by the North American media. | Lavrov explains that Moscow intervened in Ukraine to protect the rights to self-determination of the Ru…
(2024-12-07). CNN interview with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov: compelling for those who want to think for themselves. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2024-12-07). Iran urges 'political dialogue' between Syria govt., militants. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister urges political dialogue between the Syrian government and militant groups.
(2024-12-07). Lavrov says Russia ready to defend itself through 'any means'. newarab.com 
Russian Foreign Minister The United States and its allies "must understand that we would be ready to use any means not to allow them to succeed in what they call strategic defeat of Russia," Lavrov said in an interview with US media personality Tucker Carlson. | Two weeks ago, Russia fired its new…
(2024-12-07). World Humanist Forum: 'Society will move resolutely towards a new historic moment'. pressenza.com We publish here the introductory words to the 7 December meeting of the World Humanist Forum — held virtually — expressed by Antonio Carvallo in his condition as a member of the Promotion Team: | "Dear friends. As we know, the first Humanist Forum took place in Moscow in 1993 intending to communicate the ideas of the New Universalist Humanism inspired by Silo, in 1969, in Argentina. | It was the end of the reform process that put an end to the single Party and culminated in the dissolution of the USSR. The Russian Academy of Sciences was open to new ideas from other parts of the world and collaborated w…
(2024-12-07). Appeals Court Upholding TikTok Ban Is a Grim Sign for Press Freedom. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-07). How Private Israeli Security Firms Are Killing Free Speech on College Campuses. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-07). In Hurricane Ruins, North Carolina Food Workers Organize and Fight. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-07). 'Not Medically Necessary': Inside the Company Helping America's Biggest Health Insurers Deny Coverage for Care. scheerpost.com
(2024-12-07). South Korea's Martial Law Fiasco: Legitimation Crisis in the Imperial Vassal State. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-07). Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei campaigns for the 2025 federal elections in Germany. wsws.org Following the collapse of Germany's coalition government and the announcement that an election would take place on 23 February 2025, members and supporters of the Socialist Equality Party (SGP) have collected hundreds of signatures in working-class neighbourhoods in Berlin.
(2024-12-07). Militant commander urges Israeli support, strikes on Syrian troops. presstv.ir A commander from the so-called Free Syrian Army militant group has expressed hope for friendly relations with Israel.
(2024-12-07). Air strike on Khartoum mosque kills 7: Sudan lawyers' group. newarab.com 
A Sudanese military air strike on a north Khartoum mosque killed seven civilians on Friday, pro-democracy lawyers said, Friday's attack occurred on a mosque in Khartoum North, also known as Bahri, which has been under near-total control of the paramilitary
(2024-12-07). Amit Shah praises PM Modi's vision in foreword to book 'Modi's Niti Shastra: The World's His Oyster'. devdiscourse.com Union Home Minister Amit Shah in a heartfelt message to Adish C Aggarwala, former Chief of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), lauded the newly published book "Modi's Niti Shastra: The World's His Oyster," highlighting the transformative leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The book, written by Aggarwala, delves into PM Modi's vision for India's public welfare, governance, and global stature.
(2024-12-07). SC to hear petitions on Dec 12 challenging provisions of Places of Worship Act. devdiscourse.com The Supreme Court will hear on December 12 a batch of petitions challenging certain provisions of Places of Worship (Special Provision) Act, 1991, that prohibit the filing of a lawsuit to reclaim a place of worship or seek a change in its character from what prevailed on August 15, 1947. A special bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and KV Vishwanathan will hear the case at 3.30 pm.
(2024-12-07). CLAT 2025: Petition in SC seeking stay on result. ummid.com A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of India seeking a stay on CLAT 2025 result, alleging discrepancies in the provisional answer keys released by the Consortium of National Law Universities.
(2024-12-07). Big Oil's SCOTUS Connection Sees Himself Out. levernews.com Good things are happening! An oil-backed Supreme Court Justice backs out of an oil case, and regulators crack down on a major location tracker. What's more, Musk's billions go down by fifty, Wisconsin public workers get the right to bargain, and New York tenants will no longer have to foot the broker-fee bill. Finally, following The Lever's reporting, an insurance giant's controversial new anesthesia policy is put to sleep.Neil Gorsuch Sees Himself Out: On Wednesday, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch
(2024-12-07). French PM's Ouster Shows Deep Cracks in Legitimacy of Europe's Neoliberal Order. truthout.org France's National Assembly approved a no-confidence vote in Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Wednesday — just three months after he was appointed by the highly unpopular President Emmanuel Macron. The rapid collapse of Barnier's government reinforces the long-held view among political experts that a parliamentary multiparty system has more checks and balances and responds more readily to the… |
(2024-12-07). Wealth of the World's Billionaires Has More Than Doubled Over the Past Decade. truthout.org Driven largely by the accumulation of massive wealth by the richest people in the United States, the Swiss wealth manager UBS said Thursday the assets of billionaires around the world more than doubled over the past decade. Between 2015-24, the total wealth of billionaires increased by 121%, from $6.3 trillion to $14 trillion. Meanwhile, the MSCI AC World Index of global equities… |
(2024-12-07). After 86 Years, Disabled Workers Could Finally Receive Minimum Wage Protections. truthout.org For nearly 90 years, the wealthiest country in the world has allowed thousands of disabled people to be paid mere pennies on the dollar. Now, after decades of advocacy from disability justice activists, the U.S. Department of Labor has finally announced plans to end the exploitative practice. Any move to reverse a decades-old injustice is cause for celebration. But as a second Donald Trump… |
(2024-12-07). Trump Admin Could Kill Funding for Life-Saving Climate Resiliency Hubs. truthout.org In Atlanta's Cascade neighborhood, a Black church has operated a community center next door for decades. The recently renovated space is simple inside — white walls and gray carpet — but that's where the magic happens. There, the congregation runs a weekly food pantry where they feed up to 400 predominantly Black families a week. Now, with financial help from the Inflation Reduction Act… |
(2024-12-07). Officers Found Not Guilty in Death of Herman Whitfield III. unicornriot.ninja 
(2024-12-07). Street protests, backed by EU and US, try to bring down Georgian government. wsws.org Demonstrators holding aloft EU and Georgian flags are working to drive out the ruling Georgian Dream party, which Washington and Brussels views as insufficiently pliant.
(2024-12-07). Parties in French New Popular Front enter government talks with Macron. wsws.org Only a day after the NFP joined the neo-fascist National Rally in censuring the government Macron had formed, several of its parties began discussing how to serve under Macron.
(2024-12-07). Australia's housing crisis sees more retirees burdened with mortgage debt. wsws.org The proportion of Australians aged 55 to 64 who own their homes outright fell by almost half between 2000 and 2020, from 63.9 percent to 36.1 percent.
(2024-12-07). No Other Land, exposing Israeli settlers' military criminality, wins awards at International Documentary Association ceremony in Los Angeles—but still no distributor in the US! wsws.org The film distribution network has refused to see to it that the work is actually shown to the public in the US.
(2024-12-07). OSHA delays release of reports on Amazon worker deaths in New Jersey. wsws.org During the sweltering summer of 2022, three workers died due to the excessive heat at separate Amazon warehouses in New Jersey. The company has denied all responsibility.
(2024-12-07). Police release body cam footage of shooting death of 15-year-old in Akron, Ohio. wsws.org On Thursday, Akron authorities released edited bodycam and dashcam video of the police shooting of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker on Thanksgiving night.
(2024-12-07). Parties in French New Popular Front enters government talks with Macron. wsws.org Only a day after the NFP joined the neo-fascist National Rally in censuring the government Macron had formed, several of its parties began discussing how to serve under Macron.
(2024-12-07). Big Pharma gives UK government £279 million; in return, NHS will hand out weight loss injections to up to 3,4 million people costing $415 million per month. expose-news.com On Wednesday, the UK medicines regulator the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence ("NICE") approved the use of the weight loss drug Mounjaro on the NHS. It's not clear that this …
(2024-12-07). Dr. John Robb: Standard vaccination protocols can harm and even kill pets. expose-news.com Dr. John Robb, a Connecticut veterinarian with over 32 years of experience, has been speaking out for years about the harm caused by vaccinating animals. He believes that over-vaccination can lead to …
(2024-12-07). This Is Why Trump's Tariffs Won't Work. pressenza.com What Much of the Media Has Been Missing About Trump's Current Tariffs Threat: | Donald Trump, in a pre-inauguration day attempt to begin slowing down what has been termed the global "de-dollarization" process, has threatened to slap a 100% tariff on BRICS nations if they try to replace the US dollar with another currency. Notice that Trump used the words "if they try to replace the US dollar".(1) He didn't say "if they choose not to use the US dollar". In other words, SO FAR, Trump has not said that a tariff will be placed on nations who don't use the dollar. What he's said essentially, so far, is that if…
(2024-12-07). Come out to the Beauchamp Library for Christmas Tree Lighting and visit with Santa! urbancny.com 
Come out to the Beauchamp Library for Christmas Tree Lighting and visit with Santa! Everyone's welcome as the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting event will take place at 6: 00 pm on Saturday December 7th, 2024, at the Beauchamp Branch of the Onondaga County Library. Fun, entertainment and an overall good time to be had during this holiday season.
(2024-12-07). Nearly 300 Local Artists Showcased in SYR Community Art Program. urbancny.com 
Syracuse, New York— The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) announced the completed installation of the 2024-2025 SYR Community Art Program at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). Spread across both the pre- and post-security checkpoint areas of the airport, the display features artwork from 288 local artists who may not otherwise have a platform to display their artistic talents. After the initial launch in 2020, the program has grown to represent 20 organizations spread across six counties in the airport's catchment area, or the region the airport serves. This latest installation features…
(2024-12-07). Do these politicians understand carbon? davidsuzuki.org Fossil fuels are solar energy that has been super-concentrated over millions of years.
(2024-12-07). Beautifies path that leads to your downfall and abandons you to face consequences. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah [The Most High] said: ŸÉŸéŸÖŸéÿ´ŸéŸÑŸê ÿߟÑÿ¥ŸëŸéŸäŸíÿ∑Ÿéÿߟܟê ÿ•Ÿêÿ∞Ÿí ŸÇŸéÿßŸÑŸé ŸÑŸêŸÑŸíÿ•ŸêŸÜÿ≥ŸéÿߟÜ&…
(2024-12-07). Reflections from some statements of Al-Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi al-Mad'khali [27 of 80]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Shaikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Ôª≠ÔªüÔª¥Ô∫≤ ÔªüÔª Ôª§ÔªåÔª Ôª§Ôª¥Ôª¶ Ô∫ÉÔª• Ôª≥Ô∫§Ô∫∞Ô∫ëÔªÆÔ∫ç Ô∫çÔªüÔª®Ô∫éÔ∫± Ôª≠Ô…
(2024-12-07). Alumni group slams USP's failure to release council meeting outcomes. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific A group of concerned alumni of the University of the South Pacific has called the regional institution's delay in releasing the outcomes of the 98th USP Council meeting held in Rarotonga late last month "totally unacceptable". The group released a statement on Thursday, stating that the regional university's main decision-making body and support…
(2024-12-07). Some verses of the Qur'an regarding wind. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy Allah [The Exalted] said: ŸàŸéŸÖŸêŸÜ€° ÿ°ŸéÿߟäŸéŸÄŸ∞ÿ™ŸêŸáŸê€¶€§ ÿ£ŸéŸÜ ŸäŸèÿ±€°ÿ≥ŸêŸÑŸé Ÿ±ŸÑÿ±ŸëŸêŸäŸéÿßÿ≠Ÿé ŸÖ&…
(2024-12-07). Nobody Wants To Build Wind Farms In The North Sea. wattsupwiththat.com If wind power was so cheap, you would think they would be queuing up to build them:…
(2024-12-07). Thailand: Fifth conviction of pro-democracy activist Anon Nampa under "lèse-majesté" charges. fidh.org
(2024-12-07). Threatened Violence in Supermarket Owner Family Member's Forum Spurs Call to Boycott Ravitz Family Markets. fightbackbetter.com Jason Ravitz is identified as the Deputy Mayor at the Voorhees Township website and is also connected to Ravitz Markets…
(2024-12-07). Last night's discussion in Press TV, Iran of the crisis in Syria. gilbertdoctorow.com This ten-minute segment from last night's Press TV news round-up at a little after midnight Iranian time opens with statements from the Iranian Foreign Minister at the end of consultations with his counterparts from Iraq and Syria on how to deal with the HTS rebel advances in the northwest of Syria these past several days. …
(2024-12-07). Iran slams UK foreign secretary's 'deceptive, divisive' remarks. presstv.ir Iran has rejected "deceptive and divisive" remarks by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy against the Islamic Republic, saying the UK tops the list of countries stoking insecurity in the world.
(2024-12-07). Elon Musk biggest donor to Trump's presidential campaign: Report. presstv.ir Elon Musk holds the top place among rich donors contributing to the Trump campaign, according to a new report.
(2024-12-07). Iran rejects reports of embassy evacuation in Syria amid insurgency. presstv.ir The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed reports of the evacuation of the Islamic Republic's Embassy staff in Syria.
(2024-12-07). Larijani meets Assad, conveys Iran's support for Syria against militants: Informed source. presstv.ir Ali Larijani, an advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus to convey Iran's support for his government.
(2024-12-07). Assad has not left Damascus, says Syrian presidency. presstv.ir The Syrian presidency has emphatically dismissed rumours that the Arab nation's leader Bashar al-Assad had left the country, stressing he is performing his national and constitutional duties from his office.
(2024-12-07). Fact Check: Fake image circulated to claim Sheikh Hasina has converted to Hinduism. ummid.com An image of Hindu priest applying tilak on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's forehead has been edited to falsely claim former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been converted to Hinduism.
(2024-12-07). 'Anora' actor Mark Eydelshteyn to star in 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' season two. devdiscourse.com "Anora" actor Mark Eydelshteyn will feature in the second season of Prime Video's spy series "Mr. & Mrs. Smith".
(2024-12-07). Michigan high school choir belts out holiday tunes from towering Christmas tree. devdiscourse.com
(2024-12-07). Shot in stomach, driver keeps driving to ensure safety of passengers in Bihar's Bhojpur. devdiscourse.com In an act of courage and bravery, Santosh Singh, a jeep driver ensured the safety of his passengers by driving the vehicle for a few kilometres even after sustaining a bullet injury in the stomach in Bihar's Bhojpur district, police said on Saturday.
(2024-12-07). Bizman shot dead during morning walk in Delhi. devdiscourse.com A businessman was shot dead by two unidentified assailants during his morning walk near his house in east Delhi's Shahdara on Saturday, police said.
(2024-12-07). Focus on batting as demoralised India look to avoid series defeat against Australia. devdiscourse.com A desperate India will need their under-fire batters to step up in the second Women's ODI against Australia here on Sunday, as the visitors aim to avoid yet another series loss Down Under.
(2024-12-07). Milestones galore as England leads New Zealand by 533 runs in the 2nd test after 2 days. devdiscourse.com England led New Zealand by 533 runs with five second-innings wickets in hand Saturday after another day of extraordinary incidents and milestones, including a hat-trick on the second day of the second test at the Basin Reserve.
(2024-12-07). Milestones galore as England leads New Zealand by 533 runs in the 2nd test after 2 days. devdiscourse.com England led New Zealand by 533 runs with five second-innings wickets in hand Saturday after another day of extraordinary incidents and milestones, including a hat-trick on the second day of the second test at the Basin Reserve.
(2024-12-07). Do Israel, France, South Korea, the U.S. and Romania face the same crisis of democracy? No. haaretz.com Yes, democracy's deficiencies are manifested in similar ways around the world, but it's a stretch to imply that this week's events in Seoul and Paris, the election of Trump and the strengthening of far-right parties stem from the same root causes…
(2024-12-07). Newly recovered historic treasure reveals David Ben-Gurion's unlikely correspondence with his would-be assassin. haaretz.com In 1957, David Ben-Gurion and others were wounded when a young man threw a grenade in the Knesset. Now it turns out that the prime minister corresponded for years with his would-be assassin, and even tried to obtain a pardon for him…
(2024-12-07). Saudi Arabia launch world's first date-based drink, 'Milaf Cola'. newarab.com 
(2024-12-07). US to investigate Spain's reported denial of Israel bound ships. newarab.com 
(2024-12-07). Yemen can't wait 'forever' for peace roadmap, UN envoy says. newarab.com 
Hans Grundberg insisted it was "still possible" to solve the conflict in impoverished Yemen, where Iran-backed
(2024-12-07). Remembering Nahil Bishara, the Palestinian Renaissance woman. newarab.com 
History is full of remarkable yet forgotten women whose stories have yet to be told. | One such case is the late Palestinian artist and designer "Generally, artists at the time created art to sell, but she never created art to sell. She created art to anchor her Palestinianness" | Nearly three decades after Nahil Bishara's passing, her grandchildren are read…
(2024-12-07). Iran says it conducted a successful space launch. newarab.com 
Iran said Friday it conducted a successful space launch, the latest for its program the West alleges improves Tehran's Iran conducted the launch using its Simorgh program, a satellite-carrying rocket that had previously
(2024-12-07). Pakistan's Imran Khan threatens civil disobedience movement. newarab.com 
(2024-12-07). Tunisia's lawmakers deny any plans to legalise polygamy. newarab.com 
(2024-12-07). 'Ballot Paper Voting' in Maharashtra village thwarted. ummid.com Local Police Tuesday December 03, 2024 thwarted a planned 'mock polling' using ballot papers in Markadwadi village of the Malshiras assembly constituency in Solpaur district of Maharashtra.
(2024-12-07). Intel Arc B Series GPUs codenamed Battlemage upacked. ummid.com Tech giant Intel on Tuesday December 03, 2024 unpacked Intel Arc B-Series GPUs codenamed Battlemage that included Intel Arc B570 and Intel Arc B580 GPUs, promising better gaming experience.
(2024-12-07). Police fired in Sambhal using govt, private weapons: Akhilesh Yadav. ummid.com Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief and Member of Parliament from Kannauj Tuesday December 03, 2024 while speaking in the Parliament said Uttar Pradesh Police fired in Sambhal using government and private weapons.
(2024-12-07). Devendra Fadnavis takes oath at Maharashtra Chief Minister. ummid.com BJP leader and MLA from Nagpur South West Assembly Constituency took oath as the new Maharashtra Chief Minister at a ceremony held at Mumbai's Azad Maidan.
(2024-12-07). Searching Shivling Under Every Mosque. ummid.com Seeking the survey of mosques in various places of the country, the communal forces found a new tool to instill hate by misusing the history related to our ancient holy places.
(2024-12-07). Acer Unpacks Nitro Intel 'Battlemage' Graphics Cards. ummid.com Hours after Intel launched Arc B-Series GPUs codenamed Battlemage Tuesday, Acer added in its gaming lineup new Nitro Intel Arc B570 OC 10GB and Nitro Intel Arc B580 OC 12 GB graphics cards.
(2024-12-07). Ronaldo 'genuinely' wishes to embrace Islam: Ex-Teammate. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo, ace footballer currently playing for Al Nassr FC of Saudi Arabia, wishes to convert to Islam, his former teammate, Waleed Abdullah, claimed in a live TV show.
(2024-12-07). Developed: Flexible fibres with self-healing, light-emitting and magnetic properties. ummid.com A team of interdisciplinary scientists from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering under the College of Design and Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed flexible fibres with self-healing, light-emitting and magnetic properties.
(2024-12-07). Fact Check: Indonesian Umrah pilgrims claimed as Hindus in Makkah in viral video. ummid.com Fact check of a viral video showing worshippers in saffron clothes in Holy Kaaba, Makkah circulated as Hindus from India, reveals it is actually of Muslim pilgrims from Indonesia.
(2024-12-07). 'Muhammad' remains among the most popular baby names since 2013. ummid.com Muhammad and Noah have been consistently in the list of most popular baby names.
(2024-12-07). 25 mn and counting… Bluesky on way to replace Twitter aka X. ummid.com The exodus of social media users from X, originally launched as Twitter, to Bluesky has gain further momentum as the new platform added over 5 million new users in two weeks.
(2024-12-07). A requiem for Europe. independent.co.ug 
The costs and consequences of American primacy on a continent that gave birth to the modern world THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | By 1900, there was no part of this planet that was not directly (or somewhat indirectly) ruled from a European capital — London, Paris, The Hague, Berlin, Rome, Brussels, Madrid and Lisbon. Yet …
(2024-12-07). BOU: Trump's proposed policies likely to affect Uganda. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is in a wait-and-see mode ahead of Donald Trump's assumption of the US presidency next month. While Uganda's trade with the US is minimal compared to global trade, the country has interests like worker's remittances, and cash inflows in the form of development aid, among others. As the Bank …
(2024-12-07). COMMENT: Empty commitments to Africa reveal why 'America First' leaves Africa last. independent.co.ug 
How far can Biden's Africa commitments go? LUANDA, Angola | COMMENT — Xinhua | Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden visited oil-rich Angola from Monday to Wednesday, fulfilling a two-year-old promise to visit Africa, just as his term draws to a close. The trip marks the first time a sitting U.S. president has traveled to sub-Saharan Africa …
(2024-12-07). Kadodi dancers banned from Mbale city. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security has banned the traditional Imbalu dance popularly known as Kadodi in Mbale City. Asumin Nasike, the Mbale City Commissioner, announced the ban on Thursday. She said the ban stemmed from the increased number of crimes committed by the Kadodi dancers. She cited an incident in which Kadodi dancers stole …
(2024-12-07). KCCA ordered to compensate woman who fell in manhole. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has ordered Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA to compensate Rebecca Mayanja Nalule with 35 million Shillings. Nalule was injured after falling into an open manhole along Jinja Road in Kampala about five years ago. According to the decision issued on Friday by the Civil Division …
(2024-12-07). Kush Air Limited launches Juba-Entebbe service. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A fourth air operator, Kush Air Limited has been licensed to ply the Entebbe — Juba route. The 90-seater Das 8 Q 400 Aircraft touched down at 1: 00 pm on Friday with several South Sudanese officials and company executives. The South Sudan-registered company will initially operate three flights every week …
(2024-12-07). Ministry of Education asked to mainstream culture in curriculum. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) has asked the government to strengthen the mainstreaming of culture in the different academic programmes and curricula right from primary schools to tertiary institutions. Speaking at the 13th Annual Youth Cultural Heritage Awarding Ceremony at the Buganda Heritage and Tourism Board grounds in Mengo, Fredrick …
(2024-12-07). MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy class of 2024 graduates. independent.co.ug 
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The East Africa MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy in Nairobi this year graduated another cohort of talented film and TV professionals from the industry-leading training institution. The MTF Academy offers multi-disciplinary training programmes to develop the next generation of African storytellers. Every year, classes of students graduate from MTF …
(2024-12-07). Vivo Energy Uganda partners with Room to Read to advance literacy and education for Ugandan children. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda, the company behind the distribution and marketing of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, has joined hands with Room to Read, a global nonprofit organisation focused on eliminating illiteracy and promoting gender equality. This strategic partnership aims to enhance educational opportunities for schoolchildren across Uganda by improving access to …
(2024-12-07). Government launches Results-Based Financing Programme to support clean energy adoption and access. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government of Uganda through Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC) has officially launched its Results-Based Financing/Price Subsidy (RBF) Programme as part of the Electricity Access Scale-up Project (EASP). The launch, which took place on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Kiboga District Administration Grounds, …
(2024-12-07). Mpuuga unveils new pressure group. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There are mixed reactions among the supporters of the Democratic Party and National Unity Platform to Former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga's announcement to form a new pressure group. Mpuuga, who represents Nyendo-Mukungwe in Parliament, clashed with NUP, over leadership differences and a controversial 500 million Shillings service award from …
(2024-12-07). What's in a body? — A story with a twist in the tale. expose-news.com The following story is an extract from Dr, Vernon Coleman's novel 'Stories with a twist in the tale'. It's about Tom Whitehouse, a man who works in the subject store at St. …
(2024-12-07). Premiere of the Italian documentary 'The Cannon of Peace' on the occasion of the passage through Chile of the 3WM. pressenza.com 
On the occasion of the arrival of the 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence in Chile, Teatro Comunitario Novedades, the organisation World without Wars and the news agency Pressenza invite you to the South American premiere of 'The Cannon of Peace' (Il Cannone della Pace), directed by Paolo Bianchini. | The extraordinary story of Niccolà≤ Paganini and his violin, which he called 'My cannon', and the musical genius of Samuele Palumbo who today follows in his footsteps, offers stories of master luthiers, second chances, human struggles, failures, successes and people who make a real difference through the la…
(2024-12-07). How the Syria crisis could reshape the Middle East. middleeasteye.net It was meant to establish four zones to contain the conflict. Syrian forces have seized three zones and parts of a fourth.
(2024-12-07). AN ORGANIZATION PAYS COPS TO PROTECT INNOCENT AMERICANS FROM THE C.I.A. indybay.org AN ORGANIZATION THAT HAS EXISTED FOR A LONGTIME PAYS COPS TO PROTECT INNOCENT AMERICANS FROM THE C.I.A.'S ABUSES…
(2024-12-07). AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROTECTS INNOCENT AMERICANS FROM THE C.I.A. CIA ABUSES. indybay.org AN ORGANIZATION PROTECTS INNOCENT AMERICANS FROM THE CIA…
(2024-12-07). Estados Unidos tiene más de 80 mil militares en países europeos de la OTAN. radiohc.cu Washington, 7 dic (RHC) En un informe presentado al Congreso, el presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, reveló que aproximadamente 80 mil miembros de las fuerzas armadas de Estados Unidos están actualmente asignados en los países europeos de la OTAN.
(2024-12-07). Comunidad del Caribe valora nexos con Cuba como ejemplo de cooperación Sur-Sur. radiohc.cu Georgetown, 7 dic (RHC) La Comunidad del Caribe -Caricom-, consideró este sábado que las relaciones con Cuba desde su establecimiento hace 52 años se profundizaron, maduraron y devinieron en un ejemplo de la cooperación Sur-Sur.
(2024-12-07). Antonio Maceo: intransigencia revolucionaria y antimperialista. radiohc.cu Las más de veinte heridas recibidas en combate contra el colonialismo español fueron, más que cicatrices, muestras elocuentes de la gloriosa trayectoria de Antonio Maceo Grajales en su batallar por la independencia de Cuba.
(2024-12-07). Rinden tributo a Antonio Maceo, Frank País y mártires de la Operación Tributo en Santiago de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 dic (RHC) Con la colocación de ofrendas florales ante la tumba de Frank País y el Panteón de los Caídos por el Internacionalismo, el pueblo santiaguero homenajeó este sábado a los héroes, en el cementerio Santa Ifigenia de esta ciudad, al tiempo que se recordó el aniversario 128 de la muerte en combate de Antonio Maceo.
(2024-12-07). Cuba también promueve la economía circular. radiohc.cu En el mundo ha ido ganando espacio la economía circular, un modelo con un enfoque distinto al actual y que apuesta por un crecimiento económico responsable y sostenible.
(2024-12-07). øMandato prometedor de Trump. radiohc.cu La naturaleza impredecible del presidente electo de EEUU, Donald Trump, sugiere que la nación norteamericana está a punto de experimentar cambios dramáticos, para bien o para mal.Tanto su ausencia de rencor sobre los adversarios, como las bromas sobre asuntos muy serios, demuestran un temperamento tenaz e impulsivo, con marcada tendencia a obviar dificultades o terminar contiendas.
(2024-12-07). Llamado para enrumbar reelección de Lula en 2026 despuntó en Brasil. radiohc.cu Brasilia, 7 dic (RHC) El llamado del Partido de los Trabajadores -PT-, a su militancia a preparar el proceso electoral de 2026 para reelegir al presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva destacó en Brasil en la semana que termina hoy.
(2024-12-07). Ataque israelí contra el sur del Líbano deja varios muertos y heridos. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Salud del Líbano informó que al menos seis personas han muerto y cinco han resultado heridas a causa de los ataques israelíes lanzados contra dos localidades en el sur del país árabe. Por su parte, las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel (FDI) comunicaron que han llevado a cabo una serie de operaciones contra Hezbolá en el sur del Líbano.
(2024-12-07). Microsoft presenta Copilot Vision, una herramienta que promete revolucionar la interacción con el contenido digital. cubadebate.cu Microsoft ha dado un nuevo paso con la introducción de Copilot Vision, una herramienta que promete revolucionar la interacción con el contenido digital. Anunciada inicialmente en septiembre, esta función se suma a la familia de herramientas de inteligencia artificial de Microsoft, conocida como Copilot.
(2024-12-07). Italianos en Cuba (I). cubadebate.cu La huella italiana es bien visible en Cuba. Cantantes, plásticos, escritores, políticos, hombres de negocio, constructores… Gente, en fin, de todas las pintas, desde el cabecilla mafioso Lucky Luciano y Joe Stassi, el asesino de Albert Anastasia, hasta Antonio Meucci, que inventó el teléfono en La Habana y murió loco y en la mayor miseria.
(2024-12-07). Notre Dame de París abre sus puertas este sábado. cubadebate.cu La catedral de Notre Dame de París, víctima de un devastador incendio en abril de 2019, reabrirá sus puertas este sábado. El Ministerio del Interior de Francia detalló que las ceremonias oficiales de reapertura de la catedral tendrán lugar los días 7 y 8 de diciembre de 2024. Se espera la asistencia de al menos 50 jefes de Estado y de Gobierno.
(2024-12-07). øCómo fue el estreno de Cien años de soledad en La Habana? cubadebate.cu Con un prolongado aplauso el público asistente a la sala Yara agradeció la proyección en Cuba de los dos primeros capítulos de la serie Cien años de soledad, adaptación de la novela de Gabriel García Márquez. Francisco Ramos, vicepresidente de contenidos de Netflix Latinoamérica, destacó que miles de personas hicieron posible la concreción de esta serie.
(2024-12-07). Movimiento 26 de Julio: La ingente certeza de Frank País. cubadebate.cu En el primer semestre de 1957 el Movimiento 26 de Julio estaba inmerso en un proceso de fortalecimiento militar y político que lo convertiría en la organización hegemónica en el movimiento insurreccional. A pesar de sufrir en menos de dos meses la captura de cuatro miembros de su Dirección Nacional, el Movimiento 26 de Julio reforzó su tropa guerrillera.
(2024-12-07). Propuestas del Festival del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano este fin de semana. cubadebate.cu La cita más importante del séptimo arte en Cuba pretende tomar las calles para que La Habana se convierta en sede de lo mejor del cine latinoamericano. Compartimos la programación para este fin de semana en los cines Cine 23 y 12, Yara, La Rampa, Charles Chaplin, Infanta, la Sala Glauber Rocha y el Acapulco. Disfrute del séptimo arte que inunda por estos días a La Habana.
(2024-12-07). Con pena y sin gloria. cubadebate.cu El título de esta nota resume con estas pocas palabras la tan publicitada reunión de la CPAC, la Conferencia de Acción Política Conservadora, que tuvo lugar en Buenos Aires este miércoles pasado. Pese al esfuerzo de la militancia libertaria y el apoyo de la nutrida legión de "ensobrados" que pululan en la esfera mediática y los ámbitos políticos, el salón principal que supuestamente iba a estar colmado por los partidarios del "Nuevo Orden" propuesto por el redentor de Occidente lucía ocupado en un escaso cincuenta por ciento.
(2024-12-07). Presidente de Cuba encabeza acto político en recordación a Antonio Maceo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 dic (RHC) Encabezado por el Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel,se realizó el acto político y ceremonia militar en el Mausoleo del Cacahual, por el aniversario 128 de la caída en combate del Mayor General y Lugarteniente General, Antonio Maceo y de su ayudante, Panchito Gómez Toro.
(2024-12-07). Celebran en Cuba aniversario 31 de la Asociación de Combatientes. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 dic (RHC) El integrante del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba Roberto Morales Ojeda, felicitó este sábado a la Asociación de Combatientes de la Revolución Cubana -ACRC-, en su aniversario 31.
(2024-12-07). La lunga guerra per riaffermare il primato occidentale e israeliano subisce un cambiamento di forma. strategic-culture.su Il Medio Oriente non è più"conservatore". Piuttosto, si sta preparando un" risveglio "molto diverso. | Segue nostro La lunga guerra per riaffermare la supremazia occidentale e israeliana sta subendo un cambiamento di forma. Su un fronte, il calcolo rispetto alla Russia e alla guerra in Ucraina è cambiato. E in Medio Oriente, il luogo e la forma della guerra si stanno spostando in modo distinto. | La famosa dottrina sovietica di Georges K…
(2024-12-07). Simposio sobre prohibición de libros negros en EEUU aborda la necesidad de replantearnos la historia. cubadebate.cu Sobre los intentos de controlar la memoria histórica e imponer una narrativa racista blanca en la sociedad, se dialogó este viernes en la Casa de las Américas, en el contexto del simposio "Prohibir libros negros, silenciar voces negras. El apartheid en Estados Unidos".
(2024-12-07). L'enigma della Siria: come potrebbe trasformarsi nella prima guerra dei BRICS. strategic-culture.su La maggioranza globale dovrebbe essere in allerta. Il Greater Idiblistan attack è parte di una complessa operazione interconnessa. | Segue nostro La cronologia racconta la storia. | 18 novembre: Ronen Bar, capo dello Shin Bet israeliano, incontra i capi del MIT e dell'intelligence turca. | 25 novembre: Il capo della NATO Mark Rutte incontra il sultano turco Erdogan. | 26 novembre: I salafiti-jihadisti riuniti da Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS…
(2024-12-07). Accidente ferroviario en poblado de Guayos: Chocan dos trenes de carga. cubadebate.cu Un choque entre dos trenes fue reportado en la mañana de este sábado bajo el llamado Elevado de Guayos, poblado del municipio de Cabaiguán, en Sancti Spíritus. De acuerdo con reportes desde el lugar del suceso, el impacto entre dos trenes de carga, uno de ellos con combustible, provocó un derrame que, en este minuto, fuerzas especializadas intentan contener.
(2024-12-07). La Renga de Argentina se sintió en La Habana (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu Los integrantes de La Renga, banda de hard rock argentina, cumplieron un sueño este viernes al presentarse en La Habana como parte de la 45 edición del Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. La calle 23, justo al frente del Instituto Cubano de Arte e Industria Cinematográficos, se ha convertido en un escenario gigante donde se conjugan música y séptimo arte.
(2024-12-07). No habrá impunidad contra el delito, la corrupción y las ilegalidades: Números elocuentes del ejercicio de control. cubadebate.cu Durante el ejercicio se realizaron 303 acciones de control como continuidad de la verificación fiscal. Se impusieron 236 multas, por un valor de 2,186,041.11 CUP. Además, se impusieron 15 obligaciones de hacer (depósito de ventas de días anteriores, retiro de la venta de productos vencidos, utilización de pasarelas de pago, venta de productos con violaciones de precios establecidos y dos cierres de establecimientos)…