2024-03-20: News Headlines

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-20). The Real Reason Israel Stormed al-Shifa Hospital Yet Again. orinocotribune.com Israel's latest attack on al-Shifa Hospital and the successful delivery of food aid to northern Gaza are connected. Here's how. | In the past two days, a number of things happened that seemingly had nothing to do with each other. At 2: 00 a.m. on Monday, the Israeli army The day before, 13…

WSWS (2024-03-20). On the eve of the storming of Rafah: German Chancellor Scholz backs Israel's genocide. wsws.org Chancellor Olaf Scholz's trip to Jordan and Israel over the weekend once again emphasised the central role played by German imperialism in the genocide of the Palestinians in Gaza.

Jonathan Cook (2024-03-20). How the Western media helped build the case for genocide in Gaza. dissidentvoice.org The past five months have been clarifying. What was supposed to be hidden has been thrust into the light. What was supposed to be obscured has come sharply into focus. Liberal democracy is not what it seems. It has always defined itself in contrast to what it says it is not. Where other regimes are …

en.escambray.cu (2024-03-20). Stop the bombs and listen to the people – EscambrayThose who have strategically designed, with total impunity, the genocide of the Palestinian people "will be condemned by history and will also have a guilty conscience, because these acts are intolerable and are an attack against human dignity".

WSWS (2024-03-20). Australian health workers speak out against Zionist persecution of medical professionals. wsws.org "It is imperative for us to stand united against the Gaza genocide, and the only way we can do that is by joining the voices of those who have already spoken out" —Carey, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital health worker…

english.palinfo.com (2024-03-20). Innocence under fire: The deepening crisis for Gaza's children and their cry for help In the words of UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Gaza has transformed tragically into a graveyard for children. Shockingly, approximately 17,000 children in Gaza are now without the care of their families or are separated from them, intensifying their psychological and social anguish. Doctors on the ground have coined a grim abbreviation: "WCNSF" stands for "wounded child, no surviving family" and highlights the heartrending reality faced by countless Palestinian children in Gaza. Each day, dozens of children endure amputations, leaving them with permanent disabilities, while the specter of famine looms large, exacerbating an already dire situation of malnutrition and anemia.

WSWS (2024-03-20). A group of "Hollywood professionals" smears filmmaker Jonathan Glazer and defends Israeli genocide in Gaza. wsws.org Glazer's comments were interrupted twice by strong applause March 10, and further applause greeted him when he finished his brief speech.

aa.com.tr (2024-03-20). Netanyahu accuses Israeli officials of cooperating with US to prevent ground attack on Gaza's Rafah "Some in Israel are cooperating with the Americans to prevent entry into Rafah," Netanyahu told a meeting of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. | | Netanyahu, however, did not name any official. | | The accusation came one day after the Israeli premier spoke with US President Joe Biden over the phone on Monday, the first in a month.

Stephen Sefton (2024-03-20). Genocide, Coup d'Etat and Militarization: Palestine and Haiti. globalresearch.ca

english.palinfo.com (2024-03-20). GMO: 50 Palestinians murdered, 200 arrested in Israel's raid on Al-Shifa Complex The Israeli occupation army committed a bloody massacre murdering 50 Palestinian citizens in Al-Shifa Medical Complex and its environs in Gaza City

Anonymous Contributor (2024-03-20). Ohioans Blockade Boeing Facility Tied to Israeli War Machine. itsgoingdown.org Action report from recent anti-war blockade in so-called Heath, Ohio against Boeing. On March 11th in Heath, Ohio, local residents blockaded a Boeing facility with clear connections to the Israeli states genocide against Palestinians since October 7th and decades before. This direct action was done to target the facility for its development of technologies, that…

Staff (2024-03-20). Armed by Washington, Israel Trashes the Genocide Convention. scheerpost.com Palestinians inspect a destroyed building after an Israeli air strike in the city of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, on March 12, 2024 (Shutterstock) By Stan Cox and Priti Gulati Cox / TomDispatch It's been almost two months since the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to stop killing Gazans and destroying their means of …

Editor (2024-03-20). Armed by Washington, Israel Trashes the Genocide Convention. scheerpost.com

axios.com (2024-03-20). U.S. hits new low in World Happiness ReportThe U.S. hit an all-time low ranking in the annual World Happiness Report, tumbling eight spots to 23rd. | | Why it matters: Some countries, like Finland and Denmark, consistently rank among the world's happiest. The U.S. isn't one of them. | | The big picture: A steady supply of studies has found that Americans feel glum about issues ranging from loneliness to the economy and the country's political leadership.

apnews.com (2024-03-20). Jared Kushner praises 'very valuable' potential of Gaza's 'waterfront property'Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's former White House adviser and his son-in-law, praised the "very valuable" potential of Gaza's "waterfront property," suggesting that Israel should remove civilians while it "cleans up" the area.

axios.com (2024-03-20). U.S. hits new low in World Happiness ReportThe U.S. hit an all-time low ranking in the annual World Happiness Report, tumbling eight spots to 23rd.
  Why it matters: Some countries, like Finland and Denmark, consistently rank among the world's happiest. The U.S. isn't one of them.
  The big picture: A steady supply of studies has found that Americans feel glum about issues ranging from loneliness to the economy and the country's political leadership.

apnews.com (2024-03-20). Jared Kushner praises 'very valuable' potential of Gaza's 'waterfront property'Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's former White House adviser and his son-in-law, praised the "very valuable" potential of Gaza's "waterfront property," suggesting that Israel should remove civilians while it "cleans up" the area.

International Coalition to Stop Genocide in Palestine, Popular Resistance. (2024-03-20). International Coalition To Stop Genocide In Palestine Global Call. popularresistance.org On March 17, the International Coalition to Stop Genocide in Palestine (ICSGP) held its first Global Call to Action as a webinar simultaneously translated into five languages. The goals of the meeting were to share ways that groups are working to build public support for an end to Israel's genocidal acts, provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians and amplify the global anti-colonial, anti-imperial movement. | The ICSGP convened in late December, 2023 to push for Israel to be held accountable under the Genocide Convention for its acts in Palestine.

WSWS (2024-03-20). Timeline proves ABC sacked Australian journalist at behest of Zionist lobby. wsws.org Evidence to the Fair Work Commission shows that Antoinette Lattouf was the victim of a politically motivated conspiracy, involving rabid Zionist supporters of Israel's genocide in Gaza, and the top echelons of ABC management.

WSWS (2024-03-20). A political farce in parliament: Canada's House of Commons passes resolution backing Israel's genocide against the Palestinians. wsws.org Having spent days touting their intention to make clear their opposition to Israel's bloody slaughter, with some NDP MPs even raising the term "genocide," Canada's social democrats agreed to such an extensive re-write of their motion that its passage represented a declaration of support for the imperialist-backed genocide in Gaza.

Stephanie Guilloud (2024-03-20). There is nothing we can do about Israel other than everything. mondoweiss.net The war on Gaza is being used to advance fascism and white supremacy in the U.S. It is also opening people's eyes to global systems that require genocide to continue. To stand with Palestine is to transform those systems and build a different world.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-20). Erdogan Will Sell Out Palestine. libya360.wordpress.com Mohamad Hasan Sweidan After Ankara and Washington successfully swapped Sweden's NATO accession for an F-16 fighter jet deal, Türkiye is focused on accelerating that rapprochement and is willing to sweep divisive issues — like genocide in Gaza — under the rug. On 7—8 March, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Intelligence Chief Ibrahim Kalin visited…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-03-20). Israeli attacks on Rafah and Northern Gaza escalate as famine warnings grow stronger. peoplesdispatch.org Israeli airstrikes and ground bombardment in the southern Gazan city of Rafah have significantly


ecns.cn (2024-03-20). Catastrophic famine looms in Gaza. ecns.cn Multiple international humanitarian agencies have warned of looming catastrophic famine and food insecurity in Gaza amid slow aid delivery, underscoring the need for unimpeded critical supplies through land routes as Israel's retaliatory bombardment continued.

WSWS (2024-03-20). United Nations says Israel using "starvation as a method of war" wsws.org Over a million people are expected to face catastrophic levels of hunger and risk famine in Gaza, the highest number of people in that category recorded in decades.

Unicorn Riot (2024-03-20). Starving Palestinians in Gaza Scramble for Aid Drops. unicornriot.ninja

Karsten Riise (2024-03-20). Over One Million Gazans Are Starving. globalresearch.ca

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-03-20). Without Extensive Narrative Manipulation, None Of This Would Be Consented To. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Without extensive narrative manipulation, it would never occur to anyone that bombing Gaza into rubble is a reasonable response to a single Hamas attack. | Without extensive narrative manipulation, it would never occur to anyone that killing tens of thousands of Palestinians and starving hundreds of thousands more is a reasonable response to a thousand Israelis being killed. | Without extensive narrative manipulation, it would never occur to anyone that criticizing the actions of the state of Israel is antisemitic. | Without extensive narrative manipulation, it would never occur to anyone that saying "from the…

albawaba (2024-03-20). Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant set to visit the US. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will visit Washington next week, the cabinet announced Wednesday, as international calls mount for Israel to halt a planned offensive in Gaza's Rafah.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office also announced that a delegation would travel to Washington at "the request of US President Joe Biden" to discuss the planned attack, which the US opposes.

Abdel Bari Atwan (2024-03-20). Netanyahu's slap to Biden. thealtworld.com The humiliated US president will continue arming Israel despite his show of dissent | Tuesday's early morning Israeli airstrikes on Rafah — which killed 14 people, including tree women and three children — were Benjamin Netanyahu's reply to Joe Biden's request, in a phone conversation the previous evening, not to invade the city or foil the talks aimed at reaching a truce agreement. | Netanyahu deliberately set out to humiliate the US president, and not just with the airstrikes. In an address to Israeli legislators, he declared that Hamas could only be destroyed by an all-out invasion of Rafah and tha…

marketing (2024-03-20). Netanyahu Rejects U.S. Plea To Halt Rafah Attack, Agrees To Talk In Washington #Netanyahu #Rejects #U.S. #Plea #Halt #Rafah #Attack, #Agrees #Talk #Washington #USA #Russia #US #President #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – Nam News Network) | JERUSALEM, Mac 20 (NNN-XINHUA) Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, yesterday, rejected the U.S. call to cancel a ground operation in Rafah city, where about …

Staff (2024-03-20). Sen. Van Hollen: Biden Must Halt Offensive Arms to Israel If Restrictions on Gaza Aid Are Not Lifted. democracynow.org We speak with Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland about the U.S. response to Israel's brutal offensive on Gaza, which has killed over 32,000 Palestinians. Van Hollen expresses "strong frustration with the Biden administration," which "needs to do a lot more" to hold Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accountable. Defying Biden's warnings against a full-scale ground operation in Rafah, Netanyahu continues to promise an invasion of the city, where 1.4 million forcibly displaced people from across Gaza are sheltering. "At the end of the day, Prime Minister Netanyahu…

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-20). Aid wars over Gaza: Australia yet to resume funding to UNRWA. greenleft.org.au

imemc.org (2024-03-20). Rafah incursion reportedly begins as famine arrives in parts of Gaza Rafah incursion begins under the radar; famine has begun, will spread quickly without ceasefire; Al Shifa hospital attack, US State Dept's non-response; Marwan Barghouti in danger; home demolitions in West Bank; 2 most extremist Israeli officials threaten to quit in the event of an unsuitable hostage deal; Biden knew all along about deficiencies in Israel's war plans

truthout.org (2024-03-20). Biden Calls on Netanyahu to Jointly Develop "Alternative Plan" to Rafah InvasionAnew U.N.-backed report has found that famine is imminent in northern Gaza with nearly a third of Gaza's population experiencing the highest levels of catastrophic hunger. This comes as Israel launches another major raid at Al-Shifa Hospital, where tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians have taken shelter since the start of the conflict.

albawaba (2024-03-20). Israeli forces conduct raids in Jenin; airstrikes UNRWA school in Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Israeli army confirms conducting a raid targeting terrorist elements in Jenin, as part of their ongoing operations.Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes hit the Salah al-Din School, affiliated with UNRWA, located in Gaza City. The bombing resulted in casualties and injuries, including fatalities from a house in the Beach Camp area, west of Gaza City.In a distressing development, besieged families at Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City continue to plead for assistance, marking the third consecutive day of urgent calls for food supplies.Earlier reports indicated Israeli military actions at Al Shifa hospital…

ANDY (2024-03-20). Sunday 3/24: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…

Monterey Peace & Justice Center (2024-03-20). Friday 3/22: Salinas Protest Rally: Ceasefire in Gaza Now! indybay.org County of Monterey Government Center, 142 West Alisal, Salinas…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-03-20). UN and European Union reaffirm position on Gaza ceasefire. plenglish.com Brussels, Belgium, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday called for more action to stop killing and achieve an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza during a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Angela (2024-03-20). Saturday 3/30: Sacramento: Cesar Chavez March Ceasefire Contingent. indybay.org South Side Park | 2115 6th St | Sacramento, CA…

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-03-20). Ceasefire no longer in effect between Colombian government and EMC. plenglish.com Bogotá, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) The interruption of the ceasefire between the Government of Colombia and the Central General Staff (EMC) of the FARC-EP guerrillas in the departments of Nariño, Cauca and Valle del Cauca has come into force.

David Cronin (2024-03-20). British lawyer heading ICC's Palestine probe can't be seen as neutral. electronicintifada.net Andrew Cayley ensured that no troops were held accountable for Iraq invasion.

Staff (2024-03-20). Gaza: 104 Palestinians killed, 162 injured by Israeli bombings last 24 hours. muslimnews.co.uk Gaza City, (OCHA, Al Jazeera, Wafa): 104 Palestinians were killed and 162 others injured by indiscriminate bombings by Israeli Defence Forces in Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours according to the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza Strip. The death toll of Palestinians from Israeli deadly attacks since 7 October 2023 has gone up …

albawaba (2024-03-20). Saja Junaid, 4-year-old Palestinian girl's face burned by Israeli attack. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Amid the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza, a 4-year-old Palestinian girl named Saja suffered a painful injury that got her face covered with burn marks., summing up the pain Palestinians are going through because of Israel. The devastating image was shared across social media platforms including a video of the Palestinian girl crying uncontrollably because of the pain, as people tried to comfort her with a lollipop despite the ongoing food crisis happening in the area that caused 27 malnutrition victims who are children. Save Saja Junaid, Israel burns the entire 4-year-old Palestinian girl's face…

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-20). Canada Pauses Arms Sales to Israel. news.antiwar.com Canada's foreign minister confirmed on Wednesday that the country was freezing arms exports to Israel due to its brutal assault on Gaza. Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said Canada had not approved any weapons export permits to Israel since January 8, although any approved before that time are still in effect. "Since January 8, the government …

Editor (2024-03-20). A Statement from Jewish Americans Opposing AIPAC's Intervention in Democratic Party Politics. scheerpost.com Philly march to Save Sheikh Jarrah and Gaza on March 15, 2021 (Flickr) | By We are Jewish Americans who have varying perspectives. We've agreed to come together to highlight and oppose the unprecedented and damaging role of AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) and allied groups in U.S. elections, especially within Democratic Party primaries. We recognize the purpose of AIPAC's interventions in electoral politics is to defeat any critics of Israeli Government policy and to support candidates who vow unwavering loyalty t…

Staff (2024-03-20). Biden's Sanctions Against Israeli Settlers Ignores State's Role in West Bank Violence: Shane Bauer. democracynow.org Building on an unprecedented wave of settler violence in 2023, Israeli attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have intensified since October 7, with over 400 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces and settlers over the past five months. Last week, the Biden administration imposed sanctions on three Israeli settlers and two Israeli outposts in the occupied West Bank for assaulting, harassing and threatening Palestinians, and violently expelling many from their land. Investigative journalist Shane Bauer traveled to the territory to map out the violence against Palestinians that has escalated since Oc…

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-03-20). If Israel Wants To Be an "Independent Nation", Let It Be an Independent Nation. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone — Mar 13, 2024 | Israel is as dependent as a nation can possibly be. It literally cannot exist without the direct military backing of the most powerful empire of all time, namely the United States and its globe-spanning network of allies and assets. | Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | In a continuation of the Democratic Party's

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-20). Over 13,000 Children Killed in Israel's Gaza War: UNICEF. orinocotribune.com The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) says more than 13,000 children have been killed in Israel's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip, calling the death toll "astronomical" and "horrifying". | UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said on Sunday that in addition to the children killed in Gaza, many others are missing. | "Thousands more have been injured or we can't even determine where they are. They may be stuck under rubble," she added. | "We haven't seen that rate of death among children in almost any other conflict in the world." | Children in Gaza suffer terribly. | Safe and consistent humanitarian a…

Ryan Geller, The Vallejo Sun. (2024-03-20). Five Arrested In Gaza Arms Shipment Protest At Travis Air Force Base. popularresistance.org Five people were arrested for blocking the north entrance to Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield while protesting Israel's ongoing war in Gaza on Thursday morning. | Eight protesters stretched a banner across the narrow two lane road at about 9: 00 a.m., holding back a line of commuters headed to the base that grew quickly with the morning traffic. "Travis Air Force Base is providing transport planes to bring weapons to Israel," said protester Fred Bialy, one of the five who was arrested for blocking the road. "I feel it's important to alert people who work at Travis so they know that the base is facilitating a gen…

Amy Goodman (2024-03-20). Journalist Says Line Between Settlers and Israeli Army Has Virtually Disappeared. truthout.org Building on an unprecedented wave of settler violence in 2023, Israeli attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have intensified since October 7, with over 400 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces and settlers over the past five months. Last week, the Biden administration imposed sanctions on three Israeli settlers and two Israeli outposts in the occupied West Bank for assaulting… |

Staff (2024-03-20). Hamas succeeded in achieving political goals: Israeli daily. muslimmirror.com Tehran : The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has been successful in achieving its political goals since the beginning of the war in Gaza, according to an Israeli newspaper. In the Gaza war, it doesn't matter who kills more, what is important is who is closer to its political objectives, Yedioth Ahronoth said in a report. …

Peoples Dispatch (2024-03-20). Canada announces it will stop selling weapons to Israel. peoplesdispatch.org

theanalysis.news (2024-03-20). How Israel Maintains Its Colonial Occupation. theanalysis.news Israel has expanded its role as an occupying power in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza Strip.

Dr. Paul Larudee (2024-03-20). Is Israel Committing Terrorism in Gaza? You be the Judge. Paul Larudee. globalresearch.ca

Leila Warah, Mondoweiss. (2024-03-20). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 164: Israeli Army Storms Al-Shifa Again. popularresistance.org In the early hours of Monday morning, Israeli forces stormed al-Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza with tanks and heavy gunfire. There have already been a "number of martyrs and wounded" in the ongoing Israeli onslaught, which began around 2: 00 a.m. | Gaza's Ministry of Health said about 30,000 people, including displaced civilians, wounded patients, and medical staff, are trapped inside the complex. Sniper bullets and quadcopters target anyone who tries to move. | A fire also broke out at the entrance to the hospital, and cases of suffocation occurred among the displaced women and children inside.

Chris Walker (2024-03-20). Jared Kushner Calls for Israel to "Move People Out," "Finish the Job" in Gaza. truthout.org Jared Kushner, son-in-law to former President Donald Trump and foreign affairs adviser during the Trump presidency, recently called for Israel to commit ethnic cleansing in Gaza. As a guest speaker at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government in February, Kushner discussed his views on Israel's genocidal war against Gaza, which has killed more than 32,000 Palestinians since the start of… |

Mustafa Abu Sneineh (2024-03-20). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 166: Israel kills Gaza officials handling food delivery to the north; Canada votes to halt arms sales to Israel. mondoweiss.net Hamas slams Israel for "spreading chaos" after an Israeli airstrike killed two local police officers in charge of securing and delivering food to north Gaza. In the West Bank, Israeli forces and settlers kill two Palestinians.

Staff (2024-03-20). Israeli army storms Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza city. muslimmirror.com GAZA : The Israeli army announced Monday that its forces stormed the Al-Shifa Medical Complex in western Gaza City in a military operation on the hospital housing thousands of ill and wounded patients, as well as displaced people. Several Palestinians were killed and others injured as Israeli tanks and military vehicles unexpectedly advanced under heavy …

Staff (2024-03-20). Palestinian health workers are fighting for humanity. peoplesdispatch.org On Monday, March 18, Israeli Occupying Forces (IOF) raided Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza for the fourth time. The raid ended with the kidnapping of at least 80 people, including the hospital's medical staff, and further displacement and killings among the thousands of people seeking shelter inside the complex. Reports poured in about arrests and physical …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-20). Disintegrating Israel's Settler Machine. libya360.wordpress.com Ori Kol Israeli settlers attempt to establish a new outpost in response to the killing of two settlers the night before, near the illegal settlement of Itamar, occupied West Bank, October 2, 2015. (Yotam Ronen/Activestills) Despite their narrow focus, recent international sanctions against settlers are laying the foundations to turn verbal condemnations into tangible action….

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-20). Biden Reassures Netanyahu He's Not Trying To Undermine Him. news.antiwar.com President Biden reassured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he wasn't trying to undermine him politically by criticizing the Israeli government, Axios reported on Tuesday. Biden gave Netanyahu the assurance during a phone call on Monday, which came after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said Netanyahu was an "obstacle to peace" and called for …

Mohammad Sio (2024-03-20). More Than 250 Killed, Injured In Israeli Raid On Gaza Hospital, Media Office Says. indybay.org Gaza's media office says children executed by Israeli forces at Al Shifa Hospital. | "Israeli forces heavily opened fire as they stormed the hospital, killing and injuring more than 250 civilians," the media office said in a statement.

albawaba (2024-03-20). Hezbollah strikes target northern Israel. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Hezbollah fighters launched a series of missile attacks, targeting strategic sites including Hounin Castle, Ruwaisat al-Alam, and the Zibdin site in the occupied Lebanese Shebaa Farms, boasting direct hits, according to their statements.As a consequence, sirens blare across Upper Galilee, inducing fear among residents in areas such as Kiryat Shmona and Margaliot.Meanwhile, the Amal Movement mourns the martyrdom of Muhammad Ali Qamiha, emphasizing his sacrifice in defense of Lebanon and the South.In response to Hezbollah's actions, Israel retaliated with artillery shelling, targeting the outskirts of tow…

Zehra Nur Duz (2024-03-20). 'FBI Tracking, Questioning Muslims In US After Israeli Attack On Gaza'. indybay.org Muslims in the US have been followed by the FBI for many years, but complaints have increased after Israeli attacks on Gaza on Oct. 7, Dina Chehata, civil rights managing attorney for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Los Angeles office, told Anadolu.

albawaba (2024-03-20). Assala faces threats after a song to support Palestine. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Syrian singer Assala Nasri is facing threats after releasing her latest song to support Palestine amid the bloody war in Gaza.Assala released a song titled "The Natives" in support of people's right to stay in Palestine as the land was originally theirs before Israeli occupation.Two days after the song was released, Assala got many warnings on social media to delete and remove the song claiming it contained inappropriate content, even though it only showed dancing scenes and and some expressions.(Instagram)Asala collaborated in "The Natives" song with an Egyptian acapella band led by Maestro Dr. Mazen…

albawaba (2024-03-20). Canada halts weapons shipments to Israel. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Canadian Government official spoke to AFP, saying that Canada will be halting all arms shipments to Israel.Canada has been providing Israel with billions of dollars a year in military aid, had already reduced its weapons shipments to Israel to non-lethal equipment such as radios following October 7. "The situation on the ground makes it so that we can't export any kind of military equipment," said the Canadian official, who requested anonymity. Melanie Joly, Canada's foreign minister, told the Toronto Star newspaper on Tuesday that Ottawa would suspend future military deliveries to Israel.pic.twitter…

Michael Arria (2024-03-20). Canadian foreign minister says country will stop arms sales to Israel. mondoweiss.net Canada's parliament voted to stop future arms sales to Israel. "This appears too good to be true," CJPME Vice President told Mondoweiss. "We need to make sure that Canada stops the transfer of all military exports, period, without any loopholes."

Felicity Arbuthnot (2024-03-20). Video: "Wiping Gaza Off The Map": Big Money Agenda. Confiscating Palestine's Maritime Natural Gas Reserves. globalresearch.ca There is an unspoken "Big Money Agenda". Netanyahu's objective is not only to exclude Palestinians from their homeland, it consists in confiscating Palestine's multi-billion dollar Gaza offshore Natural Gas reserves…

Editor (2024-03-20). The man in whose shadow Netanyahu walks. mronline.org Israel is unlikely to stop its assault on Gaza without massive pressure, and the reasons are rooted in the history of Zionism, argues Chris Bambery.

Staff (2024-03-20). Headlines for March 20, 2024. democracynow.org Appeals Court Puts Texas Anti-Immigrant SB4 on Hold for Now, WHO Warns Infants in Gaza on the "Brink of Death" as Israel Keeps Limiting Aid Deliveries, Israel Kills Dozens in Ongoing Raid on Al-Shifa Hospital, Canada to Halt Weapons Shipments to Gaza, Trump-Backed Bernie Moreno Wins GOP Senate Primary in Ohio, Democratic Voters Voice Dismay over Biden's Support for Israeli Assault on Gaza, Trump: Jewish Democrats "Should Be Ashamed of Themselves", Kushner Praises Gaza's "Valuable" Waterfront Property, Says Israel Should Force Palestinians Out, Doctors Without Border…

Mohammad Sio (2024-03-20). Israeli Army Forces People Inside Gaza Hospital To Evacuate Stripped. indybay.org "The Israeli army stormed the hospital on Monday with military vehicles suddenly, opened fire, shelled buildings, and arrested women and men," Moumin Bulbul, 24, who works in the reception department, told Anadolu. | "During the arrest, they stripped us forcibly and interrogated us, and some were taken to an unknown place," he added.

Max Blumenthal, Scheer Post. (2024-03-20). Sweden Closing Nordsteam Investigation Is A Shocking Coverup. popularresistance.org The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal interviews Swedish engineer Erik Andersson, who led the first independent investigation to the site of the Nordstream pipelines blast sites, on the Swedish government's sudden closing of the investigation into the terror attack on the eve of joining NATO. | Andersson also addresses US meddling in Swedish politics, and the potential consequences of Stockholm surrendering its traditional neutrality to the anti-Russian alliance.

Scott Ritter, Consortium News. (2024-03-20). The CIA's Secret War: Using Russian Fascists To Fight Russia. popularresistance.org In the days leading to the Russian presidential election that concluded on Sunday, a network of three Russian paramilitary organizations working under the auspices of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, or GUR, launched a series of attacks on the territory of the Russian Federation. | The purpose of the attacks was clear — to disrupt the three-day Russian presidential election by creating an atmosphere of weakness and impotence around President Vladimir Putin designed to undermine his authority, legitimacy and appeal at the voting booth.

The Tricontinental (2024-03-20). Dossier no. 74: Interrupted emancipation: Women and work in East Germany. mronline.org This dossier looks at the history and unfinished work of women's liberation in the German Democratic Republic, such as its achievements, legacy, and the challenges it faced.

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2024-03-20). US TikTok Ban Aims To Weaken China And Protect Tech Monopolies. popularresistance.org The US government has for years threatened to ban TikTok, one of the most popular social media apps in the country. | It's now looking like this might actually happen. | This March, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to pass legislation called the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act". | This bill states that it "prohibits distributing, maintaining, or providing internet hosting services for a foreign adversary controlled application (e.g., TikTok)". | It passed with an overwhelming majority of 352 votes in favor and just 65 votes against.

Editor (2024-03-20). 'Another assault on the African (Black) youth'; BAP-Baltimore and Ujima People's Progress Party denounce Maryland's unjust juvenile justice bill. mronline.org The Black Alliance For Peace Baltimore Citywide Alliance and The Ujima People's Progress Party of Maryland strongly condemns Maryland House of Delegates for advancing House Bill 814.

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-20). Report: Justice Department Considering Plea Deal for Assange. news.antiwar.com The Justice Department is considering whether to allow WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to plea guilty to a reduced charge of mishandling classified information, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The report said DOJ officials and Assange's legal team have already had preliminary talks on what a plea deal …

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-20). US Air Force Plans To Spend $400 Million To Expand Airfield On Tiny Island in Micronesia. news.antiwar.com The US Air Force is planning to spend $400 million to upgrade an airfield on the tiny island of Yap, which is part of the Federated States of Micronesia, Air & Space Forces Magazine has reported. The US military is working to establish dozens of new airstrips and other types of footholds on small islands …

infobrics (2024-03-20). Nigeria Considering Joining BRICS, Says Foreign Minister Tuggar. infobrics.org The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar has said Nigeria is presently exploring the possibility of joining BRICS and not given up of its ambition of becoming a permanent member of the Security Council of the United Nations…

infobrics (2024-03-20). France escalates tensions in Europe. infobrics.org French official says his country is "prepared for war", irresponsibly worsening tensions on the European continent.

infobrics (2024-03-20). Chatham House postulates on "Balkanisation" of US. infobrics.org The US is even more divided today than during the Civil War.

infobrics (2024-03-20). Baltic Sea a NATO lake? Russian electronic warfare would like a word. infobrics.org Two USAF MQ-9 "Reaper" drones experienced "unexplained technical difficulties", resulting in a crash for one, while there's still no information about the other.

infobrics (2024-03-20). Africa Within the Expanded BRICS. infobrics.org As the BRICS expansion is set to further unfold in the course of this year, one of the important implications of this process is the rising role of Africa within the grouping…

thecommunists (2024-03-20). John Pilger: the man they couldn't silence. thecommunists.org Born in 1939, the veteran journalist John Pilger died on 30 December 2023 aged 84. He was one of the most courageous, fearless and decent journalists, devoting his life in the service of speaking the truth and bringing into daylight what the coterie of hired servants of imperialism in the press and TV studios tried …

Peoples Health Dispatch (2024-03-20). Public pharma infrastructure could give the world access to a treasure trove of medicines. peoplesdispatch.org Health activists and scientists in Europe met to develop strategies to build regional public pharmaceutical infrastructure as pandemic lessons seems lost on governments and producers…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-03-20). Texas law enforcement will be able to arrest immigrants on mere "suspicion" of crossing border. peoplesdispatch.org Supreme Court allows Texas to enforce law that permits state law enforcement agents to deport non-citizens, a power up until now only reserved for federal agents…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-03-20). Number of victims and illegal profits from forced labor increased dramatically in the previous decade, says ILO. peoplesdispatch.org A report from the International Labour Organization says forced labor in the private economy generates over $236 billion annually in illegal profits which is USD 64 billion (37%) more than the USD 172 billion a decade ago…

Sophia Assis (2024-03-20). Palestinian health workers are fighting for humanity. peoplesdispatch.org

Mazda Majidi, People's Dispatch. (2024-03-20). China, Russia, Iran Naval Drills Challenge US Domination Of The Seas. popularresistance.org Iran, China, and Russia carried out a naval exercise in the Gulf of Oman from March 12-15. The drill, named the Marine Security Belt 2024, encompassed an area of 17,000 square kilometers (6,600 square miles). Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Oman, Pakistan, and South Africa were official observers of the action. | The naval exercise had the goal of "strengthening maritime cooperation and safeguarding peace and stability," as stated by the Chinese Defense Ministry. Iran's Admiral Mostafa Tajaddini stated that the three nations' operation was also meant to confront "piracy and terrorism, support humanitarian activities and…

Roger D. Harris, Popular Resistance. (2024-03-20). Biden's State Of The Union Address Exposed By Intelligence Assessment. popularresistance.org President Biden used the bully pulpit of the annual State of the Union Address to describe a world that significantly differed from the picture presented just a month earlier in the Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community. | Information fed to the general public is deliberately spun to sell the imperial project. In contrast, intelligence assessments for elite policy makers are designed to sustain the endeavor. That the president's pronouncements diverge from the conclusions reached by his own intelligence community highlights the chasm between what is foisted on the public compared to what is un…

John Miles, Orinoco Tribune. (2024-03-20). Native American Lawsuit Sheds Light On Dark Aspect Of US History. popularresistance.org "The doctrine of discovery refers to a principle in public international law under which, when a nation 'discovers' land, it directly acquires rights on that land," according to a definition offered by Cornell Law School's Legal Information Institute. "This doctrine arose when the European nations discovered non-European lands, and therefore acquired special rights." | "More broadly, the doctrine of discovery can be described as an international law doctrine giving authorization to explorers to claim terra nullius ['uninhabited' land]… in the name of their sovereign whe…

Editor (2024-03-20). Stop NATO moves into Ukraine. workers.org With the Ukrainian regime in Kiev apparently on the verge of collapse, some of the governments in the U.S.-led NATO are discussing a new escalation. Working-class forces in these imperialist countries must mobilize to stop the drive to escalate. First, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told Congress that if . . . |

Editor (2024-03-20). Making sense of the interregnum since 2007-9. mronline.org There is no doubt that we live in perilous times. The COVID-19 pandemic, the Russo-Ukrainian war, the environmental crisis, the care crisis, the cost of living crisis, the migration crisis, and now the unfolding disaster in the Middle East continue to pile up chaotically.

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). China calls for Czech Republic to honor its pledges. ecns.cn China has urged the Czech Republic to honor its commitment to the one-China policy, and stop harming ties between the two countries, and warned that "Taiwan independence" separatists will be held accountable.

tvbrics (2024-03-20). Director-General of African Affairs at Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stresses the need for strengthening of Ethio-Kenyan relationship. tvbrics.com The countries have already identified areas of co-operation in the fields of energy, transport, agriculture, industry and tourism…

EDWIN (2024-03-20). Black industrialists are job creators, wealth generators and agents of change. sanews.gov.za Black industrialists are job creators, wealth generators and agents of change | Despite facing immense challenges, black industrialists have persevered, defying the odds and breaking barriers to create thriving businesses and contribute significantly to the nation's economic development. | "Today, we celebrate the power of empowerment. Empowerment that has not been handed out as charity but earned through hard work, resilience and unwavering determination. | "Black industrialists are not just job creators and wealth generators, they are agents of change, driving social and economic transformation in our communiti…

DikelediM (2024-03-20). Government working on reforms to develop sustainable infrastructure – President. sanews.gov.za Government working on reforms to develop sustainable infrastructure – President | President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is working on reforms to develop sustainable infrastructure, boost business confidence and encourage investment. | The President was addressing the National Assembly during an oral reply session on Tuesday. | "One of the most important pillars of government's economic recovery plan is a significant increase in infrastructure investment. This has meant that we have had to give specific attention to effective project preparation and the mobilisation of funding on a far larger scale. | "We hav…

albawaba (2024-03-20). France fines Google $270M as its Gemini AI bot broke media agreement. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — French competition authorities have imposed a $271 million fine on Google for breaching intellectual property laws after it was found that the tech giant has trained its Bard AI model, later rebranded to Gemini, on articles from news agencies without prior notification.Google has reportedly agreed on the settlement and pledged not to contest as Reuters writes, saying "it is time to move on," adding "we want to focus on the larger goal of sustainable approaches to connecting people with quality content and on working constructively with French publishers," noting that the company has suggested a r…

Ana Perdigón (2024-03-20). Former Maturín Mayor Linked to Anti-Government Conspiracy. orinocotribune.com

Angela (2024-03-20). Tuesday 3/19: Fairfield City Council Meeting. indybay.org City Council Chamber | 1000 Webster St | Fairfield, CA | OR | Zoom | fairfieldca.zoom.us/j/89060213840?pwd=UU…

Staff (2024-03-20). Lok Sabha Elections 2024 : Filing of nominations for first phase of polling begins today. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : The nomination process for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections scheduled on April 19 begins on Wednesday. In the first phase, polling will be held in 102 Lok Sabha seats spread over 17 states and four union territories. The last day of filing nomination for the first phase is March …

Staff (2024-03-20). Can you Slam Wall Street and Still Win an Election? Ask Sherrod Brown. scheerpost.com By Les Leopold / Original to ScheerPost When I recently learned that Senator Sherrod Brown (D, OH) had reissued his 2019 essay, called "Wall Street's War on Workers: Stock Buybacks," I was shocked. My new book is called Wall Street's War on Workers, and also focuses in part on the job-destructive impact of stock buybacks. …

GABIK (2024-03-20). eThekwini Municipality tackles hijacked, unsafe buildings. sanews.gov.za eThekwini Municipality tackles hijacked, unsafe buildings | The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality has intensified its collaboration with property owners in a bid to eradicate unsafe buildings within the inner city. | This comes after the establishment of a new unit, the Problem Buildings Division, which is dedicated to tackling unsafe buildings. | "Problem buildings" are defined as derelict, abandoned, hijacked, structurally unsound and unlawfully erected, among other things. | Through the Problem Buildings Division, the city's vision is to create a vibrant inner city, underpinned by well-managed buildings. | T…

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-03-20). Lebanese organizations denounce US interference in Cuban matters. plenglish.com Beirut, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) Friends of solidarity and political organizations from Lebanon and Palestine condemned the interference of the government of the United States in the affairs of Cuba and reassured their support for the Cuban Revolution.

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-20). Judy Mundey: 'More public housing is needed now'. greenleft.org.au

Peter Bach (2024-03-20). Letter from London: The Sharp Compassion of the Healer's Art. counterpunch.org Last week, a Bahamian friend living in Nassau was telling me he was getting cracked conch on Kemp Street, a Bahamian version of UK fish and chips. I was sorry not to be there. Instead, I was a guest of the NHS, our precious National Health Service. Our publicly funded healthcare system accessible to those

L'author (2024-03-20). 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.

Shefali Luthra (2024-03-20). SCOTUS Mifepristone Battle May Impact Many Regardless of State Abortion Laws. truthout.org A Supreme Court battle that will play out next week over how patients access mifepristone — one of the two drugs used in a medication abortion — could have sweeping consequences for Americans, regardless of their state's abortion laws. In recent years, Americans seeking to terminate their pregnancies have come to increasingly rely on the pills, with medication now making up a majority of all… |

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-03-20). The US-NATO War of Aggression against Yugoslavia. globalresearch.ca When Belgrade was bombed, the children's hospital was the object of air attacks. It had been singled out as a strategic target. NATO stated that to "save the lives" of the newly borne, they did not bomb the section of the hospital where the babies were residing, instead they targeted the power generator, which meant no more power for the incubators.

NEOB (2024-03-20). Lifestyle audits for Executive underway. sanews.gov.za Lifestyle audits for Executive underway | President Cyril Ramaphosa says despite several delays, lifestyle audits for the President, Deputy President, Ministers and Deputy Ministers are now underway. | The President was participating in the Questions for Oral Reply session held in the National Assembly on Tuesday. | "After several delays, lifestyle audits of Members of the Executive are underway. This process is being led by the Director-General in the Presidency and Secretary of Cabinet. The President, Deputy President, Ministers and Deputy Ministers are currently in the process of submitting additional informat…

tvbrics (2024-03-20). Russian and Indian leaders reaffirm commitment to coordination through BRICS and SCO formats. tvbrics.com Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi discuss bilateral cooperation issues…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-20). Haiti 2024: A Revolution Against the US Empire. libya360.wordpress.com Neutrality Studies In Collective West media, the violence taking place in Haiti is being reported as the symptom of a failed state. This is wrong. Haiti hs been the "laboratory of neo-colonialism" since at least 1915, and this is continuing today. At the moment, the Haitians are again revolting and striving to shake off the…

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). Appliance upgrades to provide big stimulus. ecns.cn China's latest efforts to promote the large-scale renewal of equipment and the trading-in of consumer goods will further stimulate consumer spending appetites, bolster consumption recovery and inject new momentum into economic growth.

Melvin Goodman (2024-03-20). The Atlantic Joins the Chorus of Fear. counterpunch.org "We have nothing to fear but fear itself." — Franklin D. Roosevelt, First Inaugural Address, 1933. These are indeed perilous times for the United States at home and abroad. It is unfortunate, however, that various experts and observers are advancing speculative theories that add an element of fear that is unwarranted and destabilizing. U.S. experts

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). China to firmly defend its maritime rights in South China Sea: spokesperson. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the interference of the U.S. in the South China Sea issue and the maritime issues between China and the Philippines, and will take necessary steps to safeguard its territorial sovereignty and legitimate interests, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Tuesday at a press conference.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-03-20). Indigenous people and peasants of Ecuador resist mining. plenglish.com Quito, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) Indigenous people and peasants of the Ecuadorian province of Cotopaxi remain in resistance in rejection of mining exploitation and the presence of soldiers and the police, issues that generate conflicts.

Ruth Milka (2024-03-20). US bans asbestos after decades of industrial resistance. nationofchange.org The chlor-alkali industry, which utilizes asbestos in diaphragms for chemical synthesis, is now compelled to transition towards safer alternatives.

SF Trans Film Festival (2024-03-20). Monday 4/1: San Francisco Trans Film Festival Call for Submissions. indybay.org

Global Research News (2024-03-20). Selected Articles: To All COVID Vaccine-Injured, Watch This Video. Fraud Is Identified, You Were Tricked and Lied To to Take an Unsafe Vaccine. globalresearch.ca By Had you been given…

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). Mainland shares getting back on track. ecns.cn Foreign investors' rising interest in Chinese mainland equities — their exposure to A shares has increased recently — can be attributed to the obvious value of the stocks and China's continued efforts to optimize its capital market structure, said market mavens and experts.

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-20). Don't blame migrants for the housing crisis. greenleft.org.au

Andy Miller (2024-03-20). Georgia's Medicaid Work Requirements Cost Taxpayers $26M Despite Low Enrollment. truthout.org Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's plan for a conservative alternative to Obamacare's Medicaid expansion has cost taxpayers at least $26 million so far, with more than 90% going toward administrative and consulting costs rather than medical care for low-income people. Kemp's Georgia Pathways to Coverage offers government health insurance to people earning up to the federal poverty level — $15,060… |

tvbrics (2024-03-20). Iran's President describes joining BRICS as important achievement of country in foreign policy. tvbrics.com Ebrahim Raisi addressed the Iranian people on the occasion of Nowruz, the New Year of Iran…

Bruce E. Levine (2024-03-20). You Want It Darker: A Sick Society, Trump Worshippers, and the Drama Triangle. counterpunch.org On March 3, 2024, the New York Times/Siena poll reported: "Donald Trump leads Joe Biden, 48 percent to 43 percent, among registered voters." Millions of Americans are in a state of horror over the fact that millions more Americans are poised to elect as president not just a scumbag, but an in-your-face scumbag. The horrified

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). China willing to expand cooperation with Australia: Wang Yi. ecns.cn China is willing to work with Australia in fostering more common interests and building a fair, transparent business environment for enterprises from both countries, in a bid to accelerate their bilateral relationship.

Eros Salvatore (2024-03-20). Glimpses of Gaza: Anwar's Story. dissidentvoice.org Meet Anwar, a 29-year-old English teacher, his wife, a 25-year veteran elementary school teacher, and their sweet 9-month-old son. Life in the Khanyounis refugee camp turned upside down when war struck. Another family died yesterday. A dozen families die everyday. They usually manage to pull a few bodies out of the rubble. The rest remain. …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-20). Is Former De Facto Prime Minister Ariel Henry Now a De Facto Prisoner? libya360.wordpress.com Kim Ives De facto Prime Minister Ariel Henry speaking from Puerto Rico on Mar. 12 to say that he will resign when a new Haitian government is installed. Ariel Henry, 74, once the king on Haiti's chessboard, has now become a pawn of the U.S. in its increasingly desperate bid to send a proxy intervention…

Nick Cunningham (2024-03-20). New report shows cancer organization shares lobbyists with fossil fuel companies. nationofchange.org The American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy arm of the American Cancer Society, shares lobbyists with 21 fossil fuel companies across 10 states.

Joanna Grosssman (2024-03-20). The Cruel Eijao Trade Kills Millions of Donkeys Every Year. counterpunch.org Donkeys have been our steadfast companions for centuries, valued for their strength, hardiness, and work ethic. Yet, for many, a donkey's value is still only skin deep. According to a British charity organization, the Donkey Sanctuary, nearly 6 million donkeys are slaughtered each year for their hides to produce a gelatin known as ejiao, used in traditional

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). China first zero-carbon data center reduce annual carbon emissions by more than 300,000 tons. ecns.cn Operating in July 2022, the data center has achieved "carbon neutrality" and "zero carbon" emissions, reducing carbon emissions by more than 300,000 tons per year.

Alexis Sterling (2024-03-20). Trump's 'bloodbath' rhetoric sparks fears of violence and political unrest. nationofchange.org The Trump campaign's attempt to contextualize the "bloodbath" comment as an economic warning rather than a call to violence is exemplified in their communications.

albawaba (2024-03-20). Vietnam farmers struggle with drought due to climate crisis. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In the Ben Tre province, located in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, farmer Nguyen Hoai Thuong finds himself facing a daily struggle as a blazing month-long heatwave has led to drought in the region. The lack of rain has parched the land, leaving rice fields cracked and dry, forcing Vietnam farmers to consider other methods of livelihood, such as raising cows.What almost seems like a never-ending heatwave, on top of the lack of rain, has worsened the issue of salinization, as saltwater from the sea intrudes upon the waterways in the region.(Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP)This issue is severely impacting the crops t…

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-20). IDF disinvited from mental health conference. greenleft.org.au

Wim Laven (2024-03-20). The Votes That Count. counterpunch.org In the US there are elections because of our Constitution. There is political bantering over everything, including whether the US is much of a democracy or not. But, make no mistake, starting from the Declaration of Independence, when Thomas Jefferson wrote "Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-03-20). Death toll rises to 11 due to a fire in Dominican jail. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) The number of deaths in the fire that occurred this week in La Victoria prison, in this capital, rose today to 11, announced the Attorney General's Office of the Republic.

teleSUR (2024-03-20). Venezuelan President Reiterates Conspiracy Plan Denunciation. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro reiterated the existence of a conspiracy planned by the oligarchy and imperialism to destabilize his country. | RELATED: | "Their only plan is to destabilize Venezuela and fill it with violence. They are preparing violent urban actions ('Guarimbas'). We must consolidate peace and life at the homeland before, during, and after the July elections. We must always defeat the…

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). Ivankovic optimistic about plan of attack. ecns.cn With a new coach at the helm and a new attacking style to be tested, the Chinese men's soccer team is embracing upcoming World Cup qualifiers as a clean slate to restore faith in the struggling program.

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-20). AUKUS and the martial academy. greenleft.org.au

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). Juvenile murder case in North China shines spotlight on school bullying. ecns.cn Li Yafeng, director of the supervision office of the Public Security Sub-bureau in Feixiang District, confirmed the murder to have been premeditated, saying the three suspects dug a pit twice in an abandoned vegetable greenhouse in which to bury the body.

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2024-03-20). 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.

Unicorn Riot (2024-03-20). Palestinian Solidarity Activists Attack Downtown Berlin Weapons Industry Targets. unicornriot.ninja

albawaba (2024-03-20). Saudi Arabia to launch groundbreaking space tourism flights. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — The Spanish near-space travel startup and pioneer in space tourism sector, Halo Space, plans according to Travel and Tour World to conduct tests on its second real-size prototype capsule at 32 kilometers above the ground from its upcoming takeoff location, Saudi Arabia, sixth test flight to take place in the kingdom.HALO Space, which has its headquarters in Madrid with plans to establish four bases in Saudi Arabia, the US, Australia and Spain, specializes in stratospheric flights for tourism, announced in a release that it will launch its sixth test flight from the kingdom in June, subject to con…

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). New Zealand trade minister to visit China in April: Chinese Foreign Ministry. ecns.cn New Zealand's Trade Minister will visit China in April, as the two countries have reached broad consensus to deepen economic cooperation in various sectors.

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). Tourism event brings 5,000 exhibitors to Shanghai. ecns.cn The 2024 Tourism Plus Shanghai, a tourism-themed event will be unveiled on March 26, according to "Shanghaitourism", the city's official WeChat account releasing culture and tourism information.

thecommunists (2024-03-20). Book: Identity Politics or Class Politics? thecommunists.org Download a digital copy of this book. Order a physical copy from our shop. ***** Ever since the arrival of the modern proletariat as a social and political force, the capitalist ruling class has trembled at the thought of the latent power resting in its lap — the power not only to withhold labour-power and …

Editor (2024-03-20). Can you Slam Wall Street and Still Win an Election? Ask Sherrod Brown. scheerpost.com

Paul Budde (2024-03-20). Big news revealed for Australia's telco industry. independentaustralia.net

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-20). 'A Bond of the Same Nature': Cartographies of Affiliation in the Global South. libya360.wordpress.com Suleiman Hodali Palestine and 'the Common Struggle' of Third World Solidarity A delegation of Palestinian representatives delivered their speech to the international audience meeting in Gaza from December 9-11, 1961, in the name of the Arab Palestinian people: We welcome you and thank you for convening the Executive Committee of the Afro-Asian Peoples Solidarity Conference in this part of…

DikelediM (2024-03-20). Government has acted decisively to respond to State Capture recommendations — President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za Government has acted decisively to respond to State Capture recommendations — President Ramaphosa | President Cyril Ramaphosa has told Members of Parliament that the recommendations made in the State Capture report are currently receiving attention from law enforcement agencies and the other bodies. | The President was speaking in the National Assembly during his oral replies to questions on Tuesday. | He said that his administration has acted decisively and with purpose to respond to the findings and recommendations of the State Capture Commission. | "As has been reported on several occasions to this Parl…

Angela (2024-03-20). Friday 3/22: Phone Bank for Listen to Wisconsin. indybay.org

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greenleft.org.au (2024-03-20). NSW Labor introduces ban on LGBTIQ conversion practices. greenleft.org.au

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). Research team develops boneless carp, curbing choking hazards. ecns.cn However, researchers at a university in Wuhan, Hubei province, have recently announced that they have cultivated a new variety of grass carp without intermuscular bones.

Adriaan Alsema (2024-03-20). Petro proposes constituent assembly to push through reforms. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro proposed a constituent assembly to push through reforms that appear to be going nowhere in Congress. The proposal triggered a political storm with the president of…

Staff (2024-03-20). 2010 Bareilly riots case: HC rejects bail plea of cleric Tauqeer Raza. muslimmirror.com Prayagraj : The Allahabad High Court has declined to stay the non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued against cleric Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan in 2010 Bareilly riot case. However, the court directed Khan to appear before the trial court on or before March 27 and apply for bail. It directed the trial court to decide his bail …

Lawrence Wittner (2024-03-20). The Ugly Origins of Trump's "America First" Policy. counterpunch.org People's choice of words can be revealing. That's certainly the case with respect to one of Donald Trump's favorite slogans, "America First." In April 2016, Trump initially used the term in a campaign speech, proclaiming that "America First" would be "the major and overriding theme of my administration." The following year, in his inaugural address,

GABIK (2024-03-20). Work underway to ensure water security: Mchunu. sanews.gov.za Work underway to ensure water security: Mchunu | Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has reiterated that water supply at a bulk level is stable, with many projects being implemented to augment the current water supply. | Mchunu said this at a gala dinner hosted by the iMvula Trust on Tuesday to celebrate 30 years of water and sanitation service delivery and beyond. | The celebration took place during National Water Week, and ahead of World Water Day which is celebrated annually on 22 March. | In his opening remarks, Mchunu said great strides have been made towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal (S…

Alex S. Vitale (2024-03-20). Hochul's Militarization of NYC Subway Is About Politics, Not Public Safety. truthout.org On March 14, a coalition of community and civil rights organizations issued a letter to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul opposing her decision to flood the New York City subway system with 1,000 state police and National Guard troops. Hochul's decision to militarize the policing of the subways comes after some high-profile incidents of serious violence, but serious crime in the subway is lower relative… |

City of Sunnyvale (2024-03-20). Saturday 4/20: Sunnyvale's Earth Day Festival. indybay.org Sunnyvale Civic Center, 456 W. Olive Ave.

Patricia Harrity (2024-03-20). The Fallacies of Virology and the Inversion of Natural Health — The Pasteurian Paradigm Still Fails to Deliver. expose-news.com

albawaba (2024-03-20). Barcelona ready to sell Ronald Araujo. albawaba.com Barcelona are planning to sell Ronald Araujo this summer due to the emergence of Pau Cubarsi, according to Okdiario's chief pundit Eduardo Inda.The Catalan giants are seriously considering letting the Uruguay international go, who could be sold for a minimum of €80 million.Cubarsi has burst onto the scene this season and appears to be capable of leading Barcelona's back line.The club's hierarchy believe the youngster is already giving full guarantees to be Araujo's successor.Manchester United and Bayern Munich have been monitoring the Uruguayan since the New Year.

Robert W. Whiting, AACSG (2024-03-20). 2024 African New Year Day – 175th Anniversary of our California Gold Mining District. indybay.org The Dendera Solar Calendar is the oldest Zodiac in the world. It was originally in the ceiling of a small chapel atop a temple outside the town of Dendera in Kemet. (Classical Ancient Egypt) It has been dated to 30 BCE and is now housed in the Louvre in Paris, France. The ancient Kemetic (Egyptian) Dendera Solar Calendar included a year of 365 days. California Pioneers of Pan African Ancestry showcased the possibilities (1840-1875) as the dawn of a new Golden Age has begun.

Organizations of the Zone of Peace Campaign (2024-03-20). We Call for the Respect of Haitian Popular Sovereignty and an End to Western Imperialist Intervention. globalresearch.ca

SF critical mass (2024-03-20). Friday 3/29: San Francisco Critical Mass bike ride. indybay.org Gather at Justin Herman Plaza near Embarcadero BART – foot of Market Street by the Ferry Building and then ride through the streets…

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). Nanjing University pioneers AI education system. ecns.cn In 2018, Nanjing University took the lead in establishing the School of Artificial Intelligence and released the "Talent Training Program for AI", creating the first comprehensive undergraduate professional AI education system in China.

WSWS (2024-03-20). Molson Coors strike in danger as it enters second month. wsws.org Despite their courageous stand, Molson Coors workers have been isolated by the Teamsters after the bureacracy forced through a sellout contract at Anheuser-Busch.

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). Discount retailers making mark among price-conscious bargain hunters. ecns.cn Product discount campaigns are emerging and showing promising development trends, becoming one of the hottest topics in the retail sector amid declining performances among hypermarkets and soaring sales in high-end membership stores.

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-20). Chimaeras and interspecies hybrids; the sinister agenda hiding behind covid. expose-news.com There is something that has quietly slipped through the din of the murderously phoney episode called covid-19, Dr. Mathew Maavak writes. "If the covid-19 vaccines were 'experimental gene therapies', what other genetic …

Alexander Markovics (2024-03-20). "Russia will be remembered as a pioneer of the multipolar world, daring to challenge the Globalist system", Interview with Alexander Markovics. globalresearch.ca

nosihle (2024-03-20). Atteridgeville gets smart licensing centre. sanews.gov.za Atteridgeville gets smart licensing centre | The Gauteng provincial government has moved licensing services closer to communities, particularly in townships, informal settlements and hostels in Pretoria west with a new smart licensing centre. | "Overall, this initiative has the potential to bring convenience, efficiency, sustainability, and integrity to townships, informal settlements and hostel communities, ultimately transforming lives and contributing to the province's renewal service demands," MEC for Transport and Logistics Kedibone Diale-Tlabela said on Wednesday. | She was addressing the launch of the smar…

unitedEditor (2024-03-20). Pashinyan's forecasts will not save him. uwidata.com Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has hinted at the likelihood of new hostilities on the territory of the republic. According to him, this will happen if Armenia does not abandon the control of four villages in favor of Baku. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that demarcation commissions have started the process of determining the …

unitedEditor (2024-03-20). A view from the Global South. uwidata.com On the 26th and 27th of February, the Russian Federation hosted over 500 participants from more than 130 countries in Moscow to challenge Western hegemony in the Second Congress of the International Russophile Movement (MIR). UWI documents in the following days some speeches delivered in the congress. Today we publish the presentation of Zwelivelile Mandla …

Carola Chavez (2024-03-20). Why Nicolás [Maduro Is My Candidate]. orinocotribune.com By Carola Chávez — Mar 16, 2024 | At first, Nicolás became my candidate because I knew that Chávez knew. And Chávez told us, in that heartbreaking moment, when we felt the ground opening beneath our feet, that Nicolás was the one who was going to lead us safely through the storm that Chávez did not doubt would come. | And the storm did not wait even half a second. It did not give us even a moment to mourn the father who left us. It arrived mercilessly, heartlessly, and hit us viciously, assuming that we were already close to breaking to pieces and falling. | That is how Nicolás started the administration of…

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-03-20). DR reaffirms absence of agreement with UN for airlift to Haiti. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) Dominican Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez reiterated today the non-existence of an agreement between his country and the United Nations (UN) for the establishment of an air bridge between Santo Domingo and Haiti.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-03-20). France's Draft Law: Citizens Who Speak out against the Covid-19 Vaccine. "3 Years Prison and €45,000 Fine"? globalresearch.ca What this decision implies is that THE LIE HAS BECOME THE TRUTH. You can be arrested for informing friends and neighbours that the Covid-19 vaccine is a toxic substance? | Does this mean that you cannot even quote official data on mortality and morbidity?

WSWS (2024-03-20). Sri Lankan students and lecturers speak out about deteriorating conditions. wsws.org Students face increased expenses for meals, books and stationery, higher charges for transport and electricity, and inadequate bursaries to live on.

Zane McNeill (2024-03-20). Criminal Charges Filed Against Russian Gay Club for "LGBT Extremism" truthout.org Russian authorities have initiated the country's first-ever criminal case into "LGBT extremism," according to Yekaterina Mizulina, head of the Kremlin-aligned Safe Internet League. Mizulina asserted that criminal charges were filed "in connection with the activities of the LGBT club Pose." Russian media reported that visitors of the club informed law enforcement that the establishment was… |

albawaba (2024-03-20). A suspect attacks Boise Hospital to free inmate in USA>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a daring overnight incident, a suspect launched a brazen attack to liberate a prison inmate from a Boise hospital, in Idaho state, USA, resulting in the serious injury of two Idaho corrections officers, authorities

tvbrics (2024-03-20). Oleg Kobyakov, Director of FAO Liaison Office to Russian Federation: BRICS countries are driver of agro-industrial production. tvbrics.com An expert spoke about the situation with food supply of the population in the world…

Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-20). Matters of revenue: Meta abandons Australia's media stable. independentaustralia.net

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). China launches 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.

img.piri.net (2024-03-20). Tàºrkmen gazƒ± iàßin àºàß plan masada: ƒ∞lk a≈üamada 2 milyar metrekàºp gaz Türkiye'ye getirilecek. img.piri.net Rusya-Ukrayna Sava≈üƒ±'nƒ±n ardƒ±ndan Avrupa'nƒ±n doƒüal gazda darboƒüaz ya≈üamasƒ±yla gàºndeme gelen Tàºrkmen gazƒ± iàßin Türkiye, Azerbaycan ve Tàºrkmenistan'ƒ±n enerji diplomasisi yoƒüunluk kazandƒ±. | Türkiye ve Tàºrkmenistan arasƒ±nda 1 Mart'ta doƒüal gaz alanƒ±nda i≈übirliƒüine yà∂nelik mutabakat zaptƒ± ve hidrokarbon alanƒ±nda yapƒ&plusmn…

GABIK (2024-03-20). Comprehensive intervention to address Johannesburg water challenges. sanews.gov.za Comprehensive intervention to address Johannesburg water challenges | The City of Johannesburg has presented a comprehensive intervention plan to address ongoing water supply challenges in the city. | Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, together with his Deputy Ministers, David Mahlobo and Judith Tshabalala, met with Johannesburg City officials, led by Executive Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda, to receive an update on the city's plans to deal with the current water challenges and future water supply sustainability plans for the metro. | The meeting held this week was a follow-up to a meeting held on 5 March 2024,…

Staff (2024-03-20). DMK vows to repeal CAA, ban NEET exam if INDIA bloc voted to power in Tamil Nadu. muslimmirror.com Chennai : Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK, a key constituent of the INDIA bloc in its manifesto released on Wednesday promised to repeal the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 if the opposition alliance wins the LS polls. Disbanding the current NITI Aayog, set up by the BJP regime and establishing again the Planning Commission to draft plans …

Elsy Fors Garzon (2024-03-20). Unsuccessful attempts by the West to harm Russia stand out in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, March 20 (Prensa Latina) The attempts by Western powers, especially European ones, to destroy the Russian economy were unsuccessful, considered today the advisor of the Cuban World Economy Research Center (CIEM), José Luis Rodríguez.

Staff (2024-03-20). A new coalition demands healthcare and justice for East Palestine. therealnews.com This Saturday, March 23, unionists and labor leaders, environmental justice groups, community organizers, community members from other "sacrifice zones," and supporters from around the country are coming to East Palestine to join residents as part of the newly formed Justice for East Palestine Residents and Workers coalition. The coalition has come together in recent months and …

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-03-20). United Kingdom to call for elections on the second half of 2024. plenglish.com London, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, defended today before the House of Commons his idea of calling elections for the second half of the year.

CA Poor People's Campaign (2024-03-20). Thursday 4/4: Beyond Vietnam: Public Reading of Speech – MLK's Historic Call to End War & Suffering. indybay.org Register for Zoom here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rceu…

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-20). Councils, communities demand Labor rethink its pro-developer rezoning, housing scheme. greenleft.org.au

albawaba (2024-03-20). US Supreme Court lifts ban on Texas borders law. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The US Supreme Court decided on allowing a law in Texas to take effect which enables state law enforcement personnel to arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the Texas-Mexico border.Mexican officials slammed the US Supreme Court's decision, fearing discrimination and human rights breaches against migrants on US territories. Mexican Foreign Ministry released a statement condemning the Supreme Court decision saying that the latest passed bill intends to stop the flow of immigrants from Mexico by criminalizing them, and encouraging the separation of families."The Government of Mexico, through the…

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). Policies seek to boost efficiencies in nation's waste recycling system. ecns.cn China will employ a raft of policies to foster a comprehensive waste recycling system that covers all sectors and stages by 2025, with the resource recycling industry projected to reach an annual output value of 5 trillion yuan.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-20). What the US Media Isn't Telling You About the Protests in Cuba. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch US authorities and corporate media have given extensive coverage of protests which took place in eastern Cuba in response to deteriorating conditions which Cubans say are a product of US policies themselves. On March 17, people in Santiago, a city in Eastern Cuba, took to the streets to protest the increased blackouts and…

albawaba (2024-03-20). Kuwait tops Arab nations in world happiness report 2024, Lebanon ranks last. albawaba.com The annual World Happiness Report, overseen by the United Nations, has unveiled its latest findings, with Finland retaining its title as the happiest country globally for the seventh consecutive year. The report, released on Wednesday in commemoration of the UN's International Day of Happiness, highlights significant shifts in happiness rankings across the world.In the Arab world, Kuwait emerges as the frontrunner, securing the top spot in happiness rankings within the region and ranking 13th worldwide. This marks a substantial advancement for Kuwait, which previously…

Staff (2024-03-20). CAA, NRC & NPR being brought to trouble minorities, tribals, & Dalits : Asaduddin Owaisi. muslimmirror.com Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar : AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday said the National Population Register and NRC should be seen in the light of the CAA and alleged these measures are being brought with the sole motive to trouble minorities, Dalits, and tribals in their own country. He chaired a meeting of AIMIM leaders in Chhatrapati …

Chris Walker (2024-03-20). 7 in 10 Americans Say Trump's "Presidential Immunity" Argument Is Bogus. truthout.org A new poll — published the same week that former President Donald Trump submitted a brief to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding his "presidential immunity" claims that he believes should shield him from prosecution — shows that the vast majority of Americans reject those arguments. Trump faces four indictment charges from the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding his attempts to subvert the results… |

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-03-20). Less than half of humanitarian shipments reach northern Gaza. plenglish.com United Nations, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) Less than half of the aid shipments to northern Gaza reached their destination in the course of this month, warned today the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). HKSAR LegCo unanimously passes milestone bill to better safeguard national security. ecns.cn The Legislative Council (LegCo) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Tuesday passed the safeguarding national security bill, a milestone by the HKSAR in fulfilling its constitutional duty as stipulated under Article 23 of the HKSAR Basic Law."ÄÄ…

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-03-20). A woman is murdered every 26 hours in Ecuador. plenglish.com Quito, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) Mothers and relatives of victims of femicide in Ecuador denounced today that a woman is murdered every 26 hours in the Andean country.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-03-20). 3rd Patria International Colloquium concludes in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) The 3rd Patria International Colloquium in Havana concludes after more than a hundred delegates from 31 countries of four continents discussed digital communication during the previous days.

img.piri.net (2024-03-20). Yunanistan'da bàºyàºk panik: Mƒ±sƒ±r Türkiye'ye satabilir. img.piri.net Yunan basƒ±nƒ±ndan Ta Nea Gazetesi Türkiye'nin Mƒ±sƒ±r ile liman anla≈ümasƒ± yapabileceƒüi iddiasƒ±nƒ± ortaya attƒ±. gazete, haberi "Mƒ±sƒ±r ƒ∞skenderiye Limanƒ±'nƒ± Türkiye'ye satacak mƒ±?" ba≈ülƒ±ƒüƒ±yla yayƒ±nladƒ±. | Ekonomik à߃±kmazda olan Mƒ±sƒ±r'ƒ±n, Ras El-Hikma bà∂lgesini 22 milyar d…

albawaba (2024-03-20). Video of people eating underwater sparks controversy in Oman. albawaba.com ALBAWABA A recent video depicting an extraordinary scene in the Sultanate of Oman has generated significant buzz on social media platforms. The footage, allegedly captured by a foreign tourist, purportedly shows individuals eating Iftar under the sea.ŸÖÿ™ÿØÿߟàŸÑ – ÿ≥ŸäÿØÿ© ÿ™Ÿàÿ´ŸÇ ŸÖÿ¥ŸáÿØ ÿ∫ÿ±Ÿäÿ® .. Ÿàÿ™ŸÇŸàŸÑ : | &yum…

tvbrics (2024-03-20). Presidents of Russia and Iran agreed on further co-ordination of countries' actions in BRICS and SCO. tvbrics.com The leaders discussed bilateral cooperation and international agenda…

Rachel Hu, Chris Garaffa (2024-03-20). CovertAction Bulletin: Why the U.S. Really Wants to Ban TikTok. covertactionmagazine.com Far from being in the interests of advancing data privacy or the security of working-class people in the United States, banning TikTok would be a boon to American social media companies who routinely spy on their users and collaborate with intelligence and other government agencies. Instead, the bill is just part of the U.S. attack on China's growing influence across the world…

CounterPunch News Service (2024-03-20). Court Ruling Halts Wolf Trapping and Snaring in Idaho Grizzly Bear Habitat. counterpunch.org Boise, ID — A summary judgment ruling in Idaho District Court yesterday will prevent the state of Idaho from authorizing wolf trapping and snaring in grizzly bear habitat during non-denning periods. The decision will stop trapping and snaring in Idaho's Panhandle, Clearwater, Salmon, and Upper Snake regions between March 1 and November 30 on public

Stéphane Lhomme (2024-03-20). A Magic Waste-Eating Nuclear Reactor, Killed by Environmentalists? Nope. counterpunch.org Appearing as a guest on several TV channels (BFM, Cnews, etc.), a certain Fabien Bouglé managed to fool both viewers and journalists (most of whom are totally ignorant about nuclear power) with a series of fibs, each more enormous than the last. Here are a few clarifications. There is no such thing as a "nuclear

Brian Mier (2024-03-20). The Hybrid War Against Lula. counterpunch.org As Bolsonaro arrest looms, allies set stage for coup after possible Trump victory After a year in which Brazil's GDP grew at a rate over 3 times higher than projected by the IMF, unemployment hit an 11-year low, and the number of Brazilians living with severe food insecurity dropped from 33 million to 20 million,

Allen Forrest (2024-03-20). The One Thing to Foil the Global Dystopia. dissidentvoice.org

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). Archaeological finds in Nanjing reveal over 8,000-yr-old rice eating tradition. ecns.cn Through studying pollen substances discovered in mud, a recent Chinese research project has interestingly uncovered that ancient people in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, may have started consuming rice more than 8,000 years ago.

Editor (2024-03-20). What Was Palestine Before the Nakba? scheerpost.com

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). Chinese women's national football team seeks head coach. ecns.cn The Chinese Football Association issued a notice on Tuesday, seeking to recruita head coach for the national women's football team.

Abdullah Jallow (2024-03-20). 1] Butterflies In Stomachs When Salafi Teacher or khateeb Provides Specific Details to Differentiate Unity Based On Clarity From Unity Based On Naivety, Flattery, Complacency, or Misconception. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Al-Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan [may Allah preserve him] says: Salafiyyah entails adhering to the footsteps of the Salafus Saaleh, which includes the noble companions (Sahaabah), the righteous successors (Taa'bi'een), and the virtuous generations that followed. Allah says: ŸàŸéŸ±ŸÑÿ≥ŸëŸéŸÄŸ∞ÿ®ŸêŸÇŸèŸàŸÜŸé Ÿ±ŸÑ€°ÿ£ŸéŸ&a…

albawaba (2024-03-20). Easter egg from World War II finally sold at auction. albawaba.com ALBAWABA A chocolate-filled treasure from 85 years ago is poised to find a new home through an auction, carrying with it a poignant tale that spans generations. Sybil Cook, then a nine-year-old residing in Neath, South Wales, in 1939, received an Easter gift from her uncle that she cherished for the rest of her life, as reported by Hansons Auctioneers.Neath girl's 1939 Easter egg finally sold at auction

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). 21-year-old driver detained after fatal hit-and-run in Beijing. ecns.cn A 21-year-old man surnamed Gao, was involved in a series of hit-and-run incidents in Beijing on Tuesday evening, which resulted in one death and several injuries, according to Beijing Police's statement on Wednesday.

scorinoco (2024-03-20). Former US Treasury Secretary Reveals TikTok Purchase Plans. orinocotribune.com Former US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has said he is building an investor group to acquire TikTok, a day after the House of Representatives voted to force the social media platform's Chinese owner ByteDance to sell the app or face a US ban. | The US House passed the legislation by a vote of 352-65 on March 13, citing national security risks. The bill now goes to the Senate. US President Joe Biden previously said he would sign the bill into law if it passes both houses of Congress. | "I think the legislation should pass and I think [TikTok] should be sold," Mnuchin, who leads Liberty Strategic Capital, told…

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-03-20). Gaps between Polish president and prime minister. plenglish.com Warsaw, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) The president of Poland, Andrzej Duda, declined today the possibility of ending the term of office of more than fifty ambassadors, proposed by Donald Tusk's government last week.

WSWS (2024-03-20). Australia: Ballarat Gold Mine reopens days after fatal collapse. wsws.org Kurt Hourigan, a 37-year-old father of two, was killed in the collapse, and a 21-year-old worker sustained life-threatening injuries to his lower body.

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). China stands ready to work with Pakistan to build an upgraded CPEC: spokesperson. ecns.cn The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is an important flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative. China stands ready to work with Pakistan to build an upgraded CPEC to deliver greater benefits to the two peoples, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian at a regular press conference on Tuesday.

albawaba (2024-03-20). Tebas: Mbappe to Real Madrid is done. albawaba.com LaLiga president Javier Tebas believes Real Madrid have already sealed Kylian Mbappe's deal.The Frenchman is spending the final months of his deal at Paris Saint-Germain and is set to join the Spanish giants in a Bosman transfer this summer."I don't know the amount they have agreed with Mbappe, because I am convinced that they have it done," said Tebas, as quoted by Tribal Football."The journalists who cover Madrid consider it super in fact, the Premier, which is the other market that he could go to, is currently, and will be for a while, organising itself with the Financial Fair Play, we have seen it in the Janu…

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). HKSAR LegCo unanimously passes national security bill. ecns.cn The bill is regarded as a milestone in fulfilling its constitutional duty as stipulated under Article 23 of the HKSAR Basic Law.

Gabisile (2024-03-20). S Africans urged to participate in the upcoming elections. sanews.gov.za S Africans urged to participate in the upcoming elections | Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Thembi Nkadimeng, has urged South Africans to vote in the upcoming elections. | "Your vote is not merely a mark on a ballot paper; it is a voice — a voice that speaks volumes, resonating with the hopes, dreams and aspirations of our society. | "It is a symbol of your commitment to the principles of democracy," she said. | Nkadimeng was addressing a conference on the impact of the upcoming General Elections on intergovernmental relations at the University of the Western Cape. | The National…

Jim McMahan (2024-03-20). Boeing weapons confab shut down by protesters. workers.org Seattle A broad coalition of 57 organizations rallied outside the Boeing Company's Defense Supplier Summit, March 14, shutting down the first day of the conference. Boeing profits from sales of many of the death-dealing weapons used against Palestinians in Gaza. As a result of the demonstration, Boeing was forced to . . . |

monitormag (2024-03-20). Assessing the pandemic's impact on women. monitormag.ca If we're going to close the gender gap, we need government action.

tvbrics (2024-03-20). Iran's historic city begins preparations for Nowruz holiday. tvbrics.com Plans are underway to open one of Persepolis' historic underground waterways…

cameron orr (2024-03-20). Fascism's capitalist roots and the fight for democracy. cpusa.org Anti-social, fascist, right-wing strategies are being deliberately used to decompose the social fabric of the American ideal. The essence of this ideal is found in phrases like "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,"or "one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." | U.S. society is embedded with some limited but essential elements of democracy. Two of these are the right to vote and governance by popularly elected representatives. Neither of these can be developed fully under capitalism, and are always undergoing attempts at being limited and influenced by powerful economic forces because…

Paul Craig Roberts (2024-03-20). Washington Post Calls on VP Kamala Harris to Step Down. thealtworld.com As readers know, I have wondered how the ruling elite are going to get their puppet Biden reelected. His own Justice Department cleared him of charges the Justice Department is pressing against Trump for having national security documents in his unauthorized possession by ruling that President Biden is too mentally incompetent to stand trial. No one expects Biden to be able to complete four more years in the White House. The Washington Post presstitute Kathleen Parker says that in view of Kamala Harris' lack of success as VP, voters are discouraged by her likely succession to the presidency. Parker says that for…

The Exposé (2024-03-20). Medicines can be useful tools but they can also be among our greatest curses. expose-news.com There has been a significant improvement in health outcomes and a decline in mortality rates from various diseases compared to several decades ago. Advancements in medicine have played a crucial role. However, …

unitedEditor (2024-03-20). Joint committee on counterterrorism from Türkiye and Iraq; Congress of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP); Fans stormed soccer pitch and attacked players. uwidata.com The important developments of the last week in Türkiye were as follows: Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's meetings in Iraq within the scope of cooperation in the fight against terrorism. The ordinary congress of the ruling partner Nationalist Movement Party (MHP). Violent incidents in the Turkish Super League match between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahàße. Joint committee on …

Rosemary Sorensen (2024-03-20). Germaine Greer proves age is just a number. independentaustralia.net

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). China-built high-speed railway in Serbia flourishing after 2 years. ecns.cn More than 6.8 million passenger trips have been made on the China-built high-speed railway in Serbia during its two years of operation, and the remaining leg of the line is expected to be operational by the end of this year.

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). Central government authorities support and welcome passage of Article 23 legislation in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Some central government authorities on Hong Kong affairs voiced their support and warm congratulations on the passage of the law with a unanimous vote, a milestone in the One Country, Two Systems practice.

Angela (2024-03-20). Tuesday 3/19: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | tinyurl.com/PalestineTuesday…

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). China issues 24-point action plan to attract foreign investment. ecns.cn China's State Council has issued a broad plan to attract foreign investment, with targeted measures including expanding market access in the high-tech and financial sectors, facilitating cross-border data flows and promoting international business travel.

WSWS (2024-03-20). Russian miners trapped 30 stories below ground. wsws.org Rescuers have been unable to establish contact with the miners trapped underground at the Pioneer gold operation, and it is unknown whether the workers, who range in age from 31 to 57, have any food or water.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-20). The Covid-19 Bioweapon: What the US Might Owe the World. libya360.wordpress.com Jeffrey D. Sachs Gravediggers bury the body of a man suspected of having died of Covid-19 in the cemetery of Vila Alpina, east side of Sà£o Paulo, Brazil, on April 3, 2020. That morning alone, five similar burials were held while about 150 graves were open in expectation of more victims of the new coronavirus. (Gustavo…

WSWS (2024-03-20). University of Michigan lecturers' union holds rally to build support for contract fight. wsws.org Some 200 University of Michigan employees and supporters attended a rally on Saturday, March 16 at the main campus in Ann Arbor in support of non-tenure track lecturers who are in the midst of contract negotiations with the university.

img.piri.net (2024-03-20). Yƒ±llar sonra Türkiye'ye dà∂nen oyuncu ƒ∞pek Erdem'den àßok konu≈üulacak sà∂zler: àúlke olarak kendi kƒ±ymetimizi bilmiyoruz. img.piri.net Bir dà∂nemin ilgiyle izlenen dizisi Hayat Bilgisi'nde rol alan oyuncu ƒ∞pek Erdem, 4 yƒ±l à∂nce Fransa'nƒ±n ba≈ükenti Paris'e yerle≈ümi≈üti. | 40 ya≈üƒ±nda olan àºnlຠoyuncu Türkiye'ye dà∂ner dà∂nmez àºlkemizle ilgili dikkat àßeken aà߃±klamalarda bulundu. Ya≈üadƒ±ƒüƒ± sàºre boyunca Türkiye'nin deƒüerini àßok daha iyi anladƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± belirten Erd…

tvbrics (2024-03-20). President of Russia and Chairman of Eurasian Economic Commission agree to explore the possibilities of joint BRICS and EAEU projects. tvbrics.com Among the promising areas is the creation of a system of settlements in national currencies…

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-03-20). Esgrimistas cubanos buscarán cupos olímpicos en Costa Rica. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 mar (JIT).- Cuba contará con representación en el Campeonato Panamericano de Esgrima de San José 2024, clasificatorio para los venideros juegos olímpicos.

WSWS (2024-03-20). Timeline proves ABC sacked Australian journalist Antoinette Lattouf at behest of Zionist lobby. wsws.org Evidence to the Fair Work Commission shows that Lattouf was the victim of a politically motivated conspiracy, involving rabid Zionists and the top echelons of ABC management.

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). Shanghai opens more roads for self-driving car tests. ecns.cn The second batch of autonomous driving test roads in Pudong New Area opened Tuesday, with the testing mileage reaching 205 kilometers.

tvbrics (2024-03-20). Brazil's tourism sector grows by almost 8 per cent. tvbrics.com The data was provided by the Federation of Trade in Goods, Services and Tourism of the State of Sao Paulo…

tvbrics (2024-03-20). Cyril Ramaphosa: Investment in infrastructure is central to the achievement of our development goals. tvbrics.com He said this at the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-03-20). All Cuban economic stakeholders bet for a digital society. plenglish.com Havana, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is betting for all economic stakeholders to participate in developing software and transforming society towards greater digitalization, Communications Minister Mayra Arevich said.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-03-20). Cuban leaders greet head of Russian Senate. plenglish.com Moscow, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Ricardo Cabrisas conveyed greetings from the leader of the Revolution, Raúl Castro, and President Miguel Díaz-Canel to the head of the Federation Council (Russian Senate), Valentina Matvienko.

Angela (2024-03-20). Wednesday 3/20: Listen to Michigan – and Wisconsin! National Uninstructed Launch Call. indybay.org

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). Japan's central bank raises interest rates, first time since 2007. ecns.cn Japan's central bank moved on Tuesday to raise the benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2007. The hike calls an end to the eight-year negative interest rate in Japan, which has been suffering from protracted deflation.

albawaba (2024-03-20). US admits military presence on Yemen's Socotra island. albawaba.com

Carl Gibson (2024-03-20). Republicans are following a key part of Hitler's playbook: Lying your way into power. nationofchange.org History shows that the reliance on lies for political advantage is a precursor to fascism. Now the final outcome depend on whether voters will believe their lies over the truth.

The Salafi Centre of Manchester (2024-03-20). Good will remain as long as blameworthy envy and its consequences are absent! salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Damratah Bin Thalabah [may Allah be pleased with him] said that Allah's Messenger [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] said, "The people will not cease to be upon good as long as they do not envy one another". Al-Allaamah Zaid Bin …

albawaba (2024-03-20). Napoli striker Victor Osimhen tipped to join Man Utd. albawaba.com Napoli star Victor Osimhen is likely to leave the club during the summer, with Manchester United among the top sides linked with buying him.The 25-year-old became a fan favorite ever since his arrival at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona from Lille in 2020 in a deal worth ‚Ǩ75 million.The Nigerian went on to score 72 goals in 125 appearances for the Italian giants. Manchester United may launch a huge bid to bring in the striker, who signed a new contract in December which runs until 2026.Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the striker.Italian agent Roberto De Fanti spoke to Tuttom…

Patricia Harrity (2024-03-20). New Study of mRNA Toxicity which Shows 'Issues That Could Have Fatal Consequences' was 'Hidden.'. expose-news.com

Rooted Risings (2024-03-20). Monday 4/8: Activist Support Group. indybay.org Zoom Meeting…

Santa Cruz Police News (2024-03-20). Wednesday 4/3: Santa Cruz Police AB 481 Virtual Community Meeting. indybay.org Virtual Meeting…

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

WSWS (2024-03-20). Chicago begins evicting asylum seekers from shelters. wsws.org Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson proceeded with beginning planned evictions of asylum-seekers from shelters amid a measles outbreak accelerated by overcrowding.

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). Cherry blossoms in Wuhan University enter best viewing season. ecns.cn Cherry blossoms in Wuhan University reached peak bloom, attracting crowds of visitors in Spring. The university has been offering free reservations for cherry blossom visitors, allowing 20,000 visitors Monday through Friday and 40,000 on weekends.

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-20). Digital IDs are being rolled out to toddlers and children in the Philippines and Cayman Islands. expose-news.com The Philippines has recently announced that children who are four years old or younger can now register for the country's digital ID system, which is called the Philippine Identification System or PhilSys. …

NEOB (2024-03-20). Employment programmes make a difference. sanews.gov.za Employment programmes make a difference | The Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES) and the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) have made a difference in the lives of the 1.7 million people reached through the two programmes. | This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was addressing the National Assembly during the Questions for Oral Reply session held in the house on Tuesday. | "Between October 2020 and December 2023, the Presidential Employment Stimulus has created work and livelihood opportunities for over 1.7 million people. Of the participants in the various programmes, 65% are wome…

Editor (2024-03-20). Arundhati Roy on Gaza: N̶e̶v̶e̶r̶ Again. mronline.org The millions of protestors on the streets of Europe and the U.S. are the hope for the future of the world..

Editor (2024-03-20). Can the UN Security Council Finally Wrap Its Mind Around Haiti? It's Trying. scheerpost.com By Damilola Banjo / PassBlue The United Nations Security Council endorsed an international police mission last fall to try to regain control of Haiti from the powerful armed gangs dominating parts of the country. Yet violence is now convulsing more regions of Haiti as the mission has been put on hold and the interim Haitian government has …

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). Kate makes appearance to quash speculation. ecns.cn The United Kingdom's Princess of Wales has been spotted and filmed walking in public for the first time since December, partly quelling feverish online speculation about possible reasons for her recent absence from view.

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). Coach carrying 51 rams into tunnel wall, leaving 14 dead. ecns.cn Fourteen people were killed and 37 others were injured in a traffic accident that occurred in a tunnel on an expressway passing Shanxi province on Tuesday, according to Shanxi expressway traffic police.

Editor (2024-03-20). Why are U.S. lawmakers dead set on banning TikTok? mronline.org Past efforts to ban the enormously popular app in the United States have failed. Recent success could be linked to the popularity of the Palestine solidarity movement.

Josh Keefe (2024-03-20). Fossil Fuel Cash Is Fracking Democrats' Climate Support. levernews.com

Staff (2024-03-20). Gen. Laura Richardson backs up reports that there are plans to detain Haitian refugees in Gitmo. youtube.com

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). Shanghai adjusts university majors to match industrial needs. ecns.cn Institutions of higher education in Shanghai will increase the proportion of students enrolled in science, engineering, agriculture and medicine to ensure the supply of talent matches major national strategies and the needs of the city's industrial development.

WSWS (2024-03-20). An appeal from David North: Build the socialist movement against war and fascism! Support the WSWS! wsws.org Amidst the descent of capitalism into barbarism, the arming of the working class with a socialist perspective is of decisive importance. For this reason, the World Socialist Web Site needs the support of all of its readers.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-03-20). Syria and IAEA analyze cooperation on peaceful use of nuclear energy. plenglish.com Damascus, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) Syrian President Baahar Al-Assad received the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, with whom he discussed cooperation in the peaceful application of nuclear energy in Syria.

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-20). Australia, the National Security Committee and the Iraq invasion. greenleft.org.au

Staff (2024-03-20). BNP officially joins 'India Out' movement: Calls for boycott of Indian products gain momentum in Bangladesh. muslimmirror.com By Muhammad Shoaib, Dhaka It appears that after Maldives, Bangladesh, another neighbour of India, has joined the 'India Out' movement. The call for boycotting Indian products is gaining momentum in Bangladesh. It is noteworthy that Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, a Maldivian politician, came to power riding on the 'India Out' campaign in Maldives. After the elections …

Staff (2024-03-20). Stephen Flynn slams Starmer and Sunak for a 'conspiracy of silence' on austerity at PMQs. thecanary.co SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn challenged prime minister Rishi Sunak on comments from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) at Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs): The IFS have warned of the 'conspiracy of silence' which exists between the Labour and Conservative Party when it comes to £18bn of looming public sector cuts. Indeed, just last night …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-20). Mustard seed lowers the risk of bladder cancer and improves blood pressure and heart health. expose-news.com Rarely do people rave about these tiny spicy seeds, but they should. They contain a mighty compound that does wonders for your health especially when added to these apoptosis-inducing foods. They also …

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). Harbin to Moscow freight train delivers vehicles to Russia. ecns.cn A freight train loaded with 152 China-made vehicles valued at 31.4 million yuan ($4.36 million) in 55 containers departed from Harbin international container center station in Harbin.

Larry Holmes (2024-03-20). Why we should make May Day 'Workers for Palestinian Resistance Day'. workers.org Workers World Party has issued a call which we invite activists and organizations everywhere to endorse and embrace. The call is to make May 1, International Workers Day, "Workers for Palestinian Resistance Day." Pro-Palestine protest in New York City on March 8, 2024. (WW Photo: Brenda Ryan) We have issued . . . |

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-20). Palestine and Labor's hideous contradiction. greenleft.org.au

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). A timeline of major Boeing aircraft accidents>. ecns.cn

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-20). Nuclear submarines may never appear, but AUKUS is already in place. greenleft.org.au

Caleb Crowder (2024-03-20). New Poll, Old News: Philanthropy Lobby Is Still Out of Step with Public Opinion on Charity Reform. ips-dc.org The Ipsos poll found that a solid majority (75%) believe there should be a maximum amount that ultra-wealthy donors can claim to reduce their taxes.

WGBH.org & posted by OurBodiesOurselves (2024-03-20). Tuesday 4/2: Gender Equality and Reproductive Rights After Dobbs. indybay.org Online via Zoom: wgbh.zoom.us/webinar/register/2616952381…

Chris Walker (2024-03-20). Nearly 1 in 5 GOP Primary Voters on Tuesday Didn't Vote for Trump. truthout.org Although former President Donald Trump has attained more than enough delegates to secure the Republican Party's nomination for the 2024 presidential contest, his primary election numbers are likely worrying his campaign team. On Tuesday night, Trump easily won all five Republican contests. But he isn't winning near-universal support from GOP voters, as a significant number of those taking part in… |

The Exposé (2024-03-20). ULEZ: The 20 mph speed limits INCREASE pollution by 35%. expose-news.com Reducing the speed of a typical car from 30 mph to 20 mph decreases its mpg by 35% Having lived in London since I was 6, I have lost a significant fraction …

albawaba (2024-03-20). Horoscope Today, March 21, 2024- Daily Horoscope. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Welcome to your daily horoscope readings for March 21, 2024. Let the celestial energies guide you through the day ahead, offering insights and advice tailored to your zodiac sign. Remember, horoscopes are meant to offer guidance and inspiration; take what resonates with you and leave the rest behind. Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): : | Today, Aries, you're likely to feel a surge of energy and enthusiasm. Your natural leadership abilities will shine brightly, and you may find yourself taking charge in various situations. Trust your instincts and don't be afraid to s…

WSWS (2024-03-20). Top Trump aide and coup plotter, Peter Navarro, begins four-month sentence. wsws.org Navarro was sentenced to four months in prison last year for failing to comply with a subpoena issued by the now-defunct January 6 House Select Committee.

mforinoco (2024-03-20). What Might the US Owe the World for COVID-19? orinocotribune.com By Jeffrey D. Sachs — Mar 16, 2024 | A US-funded laboratory origin of Covid-19 would certainly constitute the most significant case of governmental gross negligence in history. The people of the world deserve transparency and factual answers on vital questions. | The US government (USG) funded and supported a program of dangerous laboratory research that may have resulted in the creation and accidental laboratory release of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that caused the Covid-19 pandemic. Following the outbreak, the USG lied in order to cover up its possible role. The US Government should correct the lies, find the f…

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-20). Three thousand people march for native forests. greenleft.org.au

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-03-20). Lula congratulated Putin on his re-election as president of Russia. plenglish.com Brasilia, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sent a letter of congratulations to his counterpart Vladimir Putin on his re-election for his fifth consecutive term as president of Russia, an official source confirmed today.

Erin Reed (2024-03-20). Gulf South States Advance Bills to End Legal Recognition for Trans People. truthout.org The pace of anti-transgender legislation has slowed in recent weeks, with several states, known for previously targeting transgender individuals, failing to pass any such laws. However, a different dynamic is emerging across the Gulf South, where three states are advancing bills that would cease the legal recognition of transgender individuals, potentially having significant repercussions for… |

Amna Shabana (2024-03-20). 'All of them are gone except me'. mondoweiss.net My friend Reem Hamadaqa barely survived an attack on her home in Khan Younis that killed her parents and most of her family. What do you tell a friend who has lost nearly everything?>

Ian Angus (2024-03-20). Ecosocialist Bookshelf — February 2024. greenleft.org.au Four years on from the outbreak of COVID-19, Climate and Capitalism editor Ian Angus introduces new reads for reds and greens, including four important new books on capitalism and the pandemic.

teleSUR (2024-03-20). Biden & Trump Achieve Victories in the Primaries of Five States. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the U.S. President Joe Biden and Republican candidate Donald Trump achieved victories in their parties' primaries in five states: Florida, Ohio, Illinois, Kansas and Arizona. | RELATED: | According to projections carried out by Fox, NBC and CBS, both candidates won comfortably in the Arizona primaries, where Biden obtained 89 percent of the votes and Trump 76 percent of the votes. | Following weeks of camp…

Raven Simone Maragh-Lloyd (2024-03-20). How Online Black Resistance Efforts Outlive Political Clickbait. counterpunch.org For my sanity, I've mostly avoided politics this 2024 season. Yet somehow, I found myself glued to the television for the recent State of the Union address — the "superbowl" for political nerds, according to The New York Times. I'm not sure why I was watching, perhaps to see all the hype about Joe Biden's

NorCal Anti-War Action (2024-03-20). Friday 3/22: Shut Down Travis AFB. indybay.org Travis AFB, all gates. | @norcal_antiwar_action on IG for more info…

Ray Hanania, Arab News (2024-03-20). Anti-Biden Coalitions Plan National Convention To Find Presidential Alternatives. indybay.org "We are done choosing the lesser of the two evils. Why do they, the Democrats, have to bring in bad candidates? Why can't the Democratic Party be the Democratic Party for all of the people? You take our votes and then you turn a deaf ear to us? And there is no concern for us? They are not listening to us. How can they continue to support the killing of civilians? How does killing civilians align with anyone's principles?"

img.piri.net (2024-03-20). Tàºrksat 6A'da sona yakla≈üƒ±lƒ±yor: Türkiye'deki uydu ekosisteminde àßok bàºyàºk bir kilometre ta≈üƒ±. img.piri.net Tàºrksat Genel MàºdàºrຠHasan Hàºseyin Ertok, dàºnyanƒ±n en bàºyàºk uydu fuarƒ± Satellite 2024'e katƒ±lmak àºzere geldiƒüi ABD'nin ba≈ükenti Washington'da sorularƒ±nƒ± yanƒ±tladƒ±.Haziran sonunda uzaya gà∂nderilmesi planlanan Türkiye'nin ilk yerli ve milli haberle≈üme uydusu Tàºrksat 6A'ya yà∂nelik àßalƒ±≈ümalarda gelinen son a≈üamaya deƒüinen Ertok, "àáalƒ±≈&u…

Josh Keefe (2024-03-20). Fossil Fuel Cash Is Fracking Democrats' Climate Support. levernews.com

albawaba (2024-03-20). Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announces resignation. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Following years in office, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announced that he will be stepping down from his duties. He announced his resignation from the steps of government buildings on Wednesday. Varadkar called his tenure "the most fulfilling time of my life" while serving his country.In the 2020 Irish general election, Mr Varadkar led his party to third place in terms of seats in Dáil Éireann, the country's lower house of parliament.

ecns.cn (2024-03-20). Apple's Tim Cook visits China. ecns.cn Apple chief executive Tim Cook has arrived in Shanghai, to preside the launch of a new flagship Apple store in downtown Shanghai on Thursday, local media reported. He last visited China in March 2023.

WSWS (2024-03-20). Worker found dead after being crushed by forklift at the Port of Los Angeles. wsws.org This latest death comes amidst a significant rise in container shipping volumes at the port after a pro-corporate contract was forced through last year.

kwjorinoco (2024-03-20). President Maduro Condemns Leopoldo López's Plot to Destabilize Venezuela in Zulia. orinocotribune.com This Monday, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, condemned the plans of the fugitive from Venezuelan justice, Leopoldo López, to attack Venezuela from the state of Zulia. | "I have information that Leopoldo López was meeting with other terrorists such as àÅlvaro Uribe Vélez," said the president. "I have information about plans that they are preparing to attack the neighboring states of Zulia, with terrorists, with paramilitaries to attack public services," stated the national leader during the broadcast of Con Maduro +. | From the Ana María Campos Monument Park, located in the Maracaibo municipality…

Derek Seidman (2024-03-20). Mass Layoffs Are Fueling the Growth of Far Right Authoritarianism. truthout.org There's a huge and ubiquitous problem we're not talking enough about: mass layoffs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics defines mass layoffs as 50 or more workers filing for unemployment insurance at a single company during a five-week span. Millions of workers have experienced them over the past several decades. Mass layoffs are driven by Wall Street's incessant demand for cost-cutting measures to… |

Gloria Rubac (2024-03-20). Regardless of legal decisions, immigrants vow to fight SB4. workers.org The Supreme Court of the U.S. has decided to allow Texas' latest anti-immigrant law, Senate Bill 4, to go into effect on March 18, 5: 00 p.m. EST. SB4 will give any Texas law enforcement officer the authority to stop and deport anyone anywhere in the state if they perceive them . . . |

Staff (2024-03-20). Man forced to drink urine for eloping with married woman in Madhya Pradesh. muslimmirror.com UJJAIN : A man was allegedly beaten up, forced to drink urine and wear a garland of shoes after he eloped with a married woman in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district, prompting the police to initiate action into the incident. Some videos of the incident went viral on social media but no complaint has been lodged …

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-20). Mueren tres palestinos por ataque de Israel en Jenin, Cisjordania. telesurtv.net La PRCS manifestó que su personal trasladó los cuerpos sin vida al Hospital Gubernamental de Jenin.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-03-20). Ataques israelíes a viviendas dejan al menos 12 muertos en Gaza. telesurtv.net Tres civiles murieron y 10 resultaron heridos debido a drones militares que arremetieron contra un grupo de civiles cerca de la intersección de Hamouda, al este de Jabalia, en el norte de la Franja.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-03-20). Canadá anuncia suspensión de exportación de armas a Israel. telesurtv.net La canciller canadiense afirmó que se trata de un cambio de política significativo y no meramente simbólico y que es apoyado por el Gobierno.

teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN, JDO (2024-03-20). 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, MS (2024-03-20). ONU: Israel no permite la entrada de ayuda humanitaria a Gaza. telesurtv.net Desde la ONU denunciaron que estas acciones pueden ser una táctica de inanición deliberada que es considerada mundialmente como un crimen de guerra.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-20). Hamás acusa a Israel de retroceso en negociación de alto el fuego. telesurtv.net Osama Hamdan, miembro del Buró Político de Hamás, consideró que la respuesta de Israel a su propuesta de alto el fuego no refleja las demandas del pueblo palestino.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2024-03-20). Decenio concluido en 2023 fue el más cálido registrado. telesurtv.net La titular de la OMM alertó que el mundo nunca ha estado tan cerca del 1,5°C establecido por el Acuerdo de París.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-03-20). Bádminton cubano a Panamericano de Guatemala. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 mar (JIT).- Cinco cubanos participarán en el Campeonato Panamericano de Bádminton de Guatemala 2024, del 8 al 14 de abril, que cerrará el proceso clasificatorio olímpico en el continente.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-20). Fiscalía chilena pide prisión preventiva para exdirector policial. telesurtv.net Entre tanto, el fiscal Felipe Sepúlveda justificó la petición de medida cautelar y dijo que su puesta en libertad supondría un "peligro para la investigación".

teleSUR, MER (2024-03-20). Presidente Maduro acepta ser candidato del Gran Polo Patriótico para las elecciones del 28 de julio. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado venezolano destacó la gran unión que existe entre las fuerzas progresistas del país.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-03-20). Presidente de Cuba: nos tenemos que reponer al dominio imperial. telesurtv.net "teleSUR es uno de esos medios que tiene que estar en el combate", precisó el jefe de Estado cubano.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-20). Médicos peruanos demandan ascensos por antigàºedad laboral. telesurtv.net La presidenta de la Federación Médica indicó que si no hay respuesta a la demanda de su gremio, evaluarán realizar un paro indefinido a nivel nacional.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-03-20). Ciego de àÅvila mantuvo liderazgo en béisbol cubano pese a la lluvia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 mar (PL).- Los Tigres avileños mantuvieron el liderazgo en la temporada cubana de béisbol, a pesar de que la lluvia impidió concluir el choque sostenido con Matanzas.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-20). Concluye en Cuba III Coloquio Internacional Patria. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 mar (RHC) El III Coloquio Internacional Patria concluye hoy en esta capital luego de que más de un centenar delegados de 31 países de cuatro continentes dialogaron durante los días previos sobre la comunicación digital.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-20). ONU: se generaron 62 millones de residuos electrónicos en 2022. telesurtv.net Sobre el reciclaje de dichos residuos se señala que menos de una cuarta parte, lo que representa un 22,3 por ciento fueron reciclados adecuadamente en 2022.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-20). Rusia reporta 71.000 bajas ucranianas en lo que va del año 2024. telesurtv.net Shoigú afirmó que estas cifras constituyen casi el triple de las registradas en el mismo período del año pasado.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-20). México y Honduras rechazan ley antiinmigratoria de Texas. telesurtv.net La cancillería dejó en claro que México no aceptará, en ninguna circunstancia, la repatriación de migrantes por parte de Texas.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-20). Emiten alerta roja por lluvias y vientos en Buenos Aires, Argentina. telesurtv.net El SMN señaló que el área continuará afectada por tormentas que podrán presentar intensidad de fuerte a severa.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-03-20). Venezuela rechaza falsas acusaciones de la Misión ONU sobre DD.HH. telesurtv.net La Cancillería denunció que el ente es "cómplice de sectores extremistas que han promovido sanciones inhumanas a Venezuela, y reiteradamente han exhibido planes de asesinar su presidente".

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-20). Criminales intentan asaltar el Banco de la República de Haití. telesurtv.net Los antisociales pertenecen a las bandas organizadas que intentan tomar el poder y causar el terror en país caribeño.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-20). Asesinan tras secuestro a líder social en el Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net Indepaz señaló que "la Defensoría del Pueblo había emitido la Alerta Temprana 007/23 para Cajibío en la cual señaló que la facción disidente Jaime Martínez ostenta un importante control territorial y social".

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-20). Presidente colombiano propone diálogo con grupos paramilitares. telesurtv.net El mandatario subrayó que debería haber determinadas condiciones para lograr establecer ese diálogo y desescalar el conflicto.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-20). Norte de Gaza al borde de la hambruna. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 mar (RHC) El 70 por ciento de la población del norte de Gaza está al borde de la hambruna a menos que se adopten medidas para facilitar la entrega de ayuda a gran escala, alertó hoy la ONG ActionAid International.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-20). Venezuela denuncia en ONU a organismos que no defienden a los pueblos. telesurtv.net El discurso de Alexander Yánez Deleuze también refiere que los países que se adhieren a las potencias occidentales, "pretenden tutelar nuestras instituciones (…)".

teleSUR- lvm, MS (2024-03-20). Estudiantes exigen la garantía de Ley de Arancel Cero en Paraguay. telesurtv.net La estudiante universitaria Nathalia Rojas, explicó que la supuesta universalización de la alimentación escolar desfinanciará fondos de salud, educación e investigación.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-20). Apelan en corte de EE.UU. polémica ley antiinmigrante de Texas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 mar (RHC) La Corte de Apelaciones del Quinto Circuito de Estados Unidos escuchará hoy los argumentos de Texas sobre una polémica ley que permitiría a la Policía detener y expulsar a migrantes supuestamente irregulares.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-20). Vicepresidenta de Venezuela dirige Consejo de Economía Productiva. telesurtv.net Rodríguez destacó que el diálogo permitirá a Venezuela avanzar hacia una sola política nacional.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-20). Presidente de Cuba dialoga con participantes del III Coloquio Patria. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 mar (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, dialogó con los participantes en el III Coloquio Internacional Patria, que se celebra aquí por estos días con la asistencia de delegados de 31 países de cuatro continentes.

teleSUR, MER, JGN (2024-03-20). Presidente Maduro reitera plan conspirativo contra Venezuela. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado instó al pueblo venezolano a mantenerse alerta, afirmando que esa es "la clave para ganar".

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2024-03-20). Yemen ataca barco estadounidense en el mar Rojo. telesurtv.net El portavoz del Ejército yemenita, general de brigada Yahya Sari detalló que atacaron la embarcación con misiles alados.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-20). Se movilizan contra despidos en sitios de Memoria en Argentina. telesurtv.net La delegada de ATE, Paula Donadio denunció también el despido de tres trabajadores que estaban en el espacio de Memoria en la provincia de Corrientes.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-20). Declaran a Prabowo Subianto presidente electo de Indonesia. telesurtv.net El controvertido exgeneral y su compañero de fórmula obtuvieron el 58 por ciento de los sufragios (96.21 millones).

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-03-20). Alfredo Despaigne se acerca a 270 jonrones en béisbol cubano. radiohc.cu Bayamo, Cuba, 20 mar (PL).- El slugger Alfredo Despaigne comparte el liderazgo en jonrones de la temporada cubana de béisbol con cinco vuelacercas y saldrá este miércoles enfocado en completar los 270 en su carrera en campeonatos nacionales cubanos.

teleSUR- jaa, MS (2024-03-20). Fuerte temporal pone bajo alerta la capital de Argentina. telesurtv.net Buenos Aires se mantiene en alerta continua en todo su cono urbano, desde la zona "porteña" hasta las afueras de la capital.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-20). Continuó Ricardo Cabrisas agenda de trabajo en Rusia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 mar (RHC) Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz, vice primer ministro y titular del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera de Cuba, continuó su agenda de trabajo en Moscú, Rusia, donde sostuvo encuentros con representantes del Gobierno, del parlamento, del sector empresarial y del sistema financiero.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-03-20). Presidente de Vietnam presenta su dimisión. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con las fuentes, el mandatario renunció debido a varias irregularidades, las cuales no fueron precisadas.

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-03-20). Wallmapu_Pueblo Mapuche: Héctor Llaitul en su primer día de juicio político. indybay.org

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-20). Pianista cubano protagoniza velada en Casa Rusa de Argentina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 mar (RHC) El pianista y compositor cubano Luis Lugo y la cantante argentina Yanina Fernández protagonizarán hoy una nueva noche del ciclo Veladas de música clásica en la Casa Rusa, en Buenos Aires.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2024-03-20). Trabajadores metalúrgicos protagonizan paro en Argentina. telesurtv.net Centenares de trabajadores siderúrgicos se movilizaron en Campana, Buenos Aires, donde la empresa Techint, tiene una de sus fábricas.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-20). Desborde de ríos afecta a más de 210 familias en Potosí, Bolivia. telesurtv.net Se calcula una cifra superior a las 320 hectáreas de cultivos anegadas por el desborde de ríos, según las autoridades.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-20). Todos los actores de la economía en Cuba por "una sociedad digital" radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 mar (RHC) Cuba apuesta hoy porque en el desarrollo de softwares y la transformación de la sociedad hacia una mayor digitalización participen todos los actores de la economía, aseveró la ministra de Comunicaciones, Mayra Arevich.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-20). Audiencia de Barcelona otorga libertad provisional a Dani Alves. telesurtv.net Tras recibir condena de cárcel por cuatro años y seis meses en febrero pasado, ahora podrá ir a libertad provisional si paga una fianza millonaria.

Organizaciones de la Campaña Zona de Paz (2024-03-20). Llamamos por el Respeto de la Soberanía Popular Haitiana y al Fin de la Intervención Imperialista Occidental. globalizacion.ca Denunciamos los continuos intentos de los imperialistas occidentales de imponer una intervención armada y otro gobierno ilegítimo al pueblo haitiano, tal como la colaboración de instituciones regionales en esta intervención. | Después de meses de los Estados Unidos, el 'Core Group'…

infobrics (2024-03-20). BRICS+ Set to Shake up Global Grain Trading. infobrics.org Interest in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has focused substantially on the military and political situation, with some arguing that there has been little attention paid to the wider implications, one of which is the growth of the BRICS+ organisation. BRICS started as an informal reference to an unofficial grouping of countries that were growing in size but were not considered to be part of the 'west' as America and Europe would consider themselves…

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-20). Ocupantes asesinan a decenas de civiles durante agresión a Gaza. telesurtv.net Decenas de civiles murieron en ataques a campos de refugiados -entre ellos Nuseirat, Bureij y Jabalia- y en un nuevo acto de asedio al hospital Al-Shifa.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-20). Israel mantiene detenidos a 40 periodistas palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas israelíes detuvieron a 61 periodistas desde el 7 de octubre de 2023, y 21 han sido puestos en liberad.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-20). Decenas de civiles muertos en nuevos bombardeos israelíes en Gaza. telesurtv.net Según fuentes, el ejército de ocupación israelí expulsó a los pacientes del Complejo Médico Shifa y la gente los trasladó al Hospital Bautista en condiciones de salud difíciles.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-20). Dinamarca marcha contra el genocidio en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes pidieron el cese inmediato de la guerra y la prestación de ayuda a los afligidos en Gaza.

María Candela (2024-03-20). Iberia impide al periodista colombiano Hernando Calvo Ospina volar con destino a Cuba (+Audio). radiohc.cu Madrid, 19 mar (RHC) La compañía Iberia impidió este martes al periodista y escritor Hernando Calvo Ospina acceder al vuelo Madrid-Santiago de Cuba, operado por Cubana de Aviación, desde el aeropuerto de Madrid Barajas, siguiendo las órdenes emitidas por la National Transportation Security Administration (TSA) de Estados Unidos.

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-03-20). México_Chiapas: Coca Cola, sobreexplotación, contaminación, despojo y privatización. indybay.org México_Chiapas: FEMSA Coca Cola, sobreexplotación, contaminación, despojo y privatización del agua | FEMSA extrae un millón de litros diarios de San Cristóbal de las Casas…

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-20). Temporal afecta Buenos Aires y provincias del este argentino. telesurtv.net El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional elevó a naranja la alerta por tormenta en Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, Entre Ríos, Córdoba y La Pampa.

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-03-20). Al sur de Europa: Nos Plantamos por agroecología campesina y soberanía alimentaria. indybay.org Al sur de Europa: Nos Plantamos por la agroecología campesina y la soberanía alimentaria…

teleSUR- jaa, MS (2024-03-20). Conaie lleva a corte acuerdo ministerial del Gobierno de Ecuador. telesurtv.net La demanda de inconstitucionalidad es específicamente contra el Acuerdo Ministerial MEM-MEM-2024-0002-AM, emitido por el Ministerio de Energía y Minas.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-20). En vigor suspensión del cese el fuego entre gobierno colombiano y EMC. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 mar (RHC) La suspensión del cese el fuego entre el Gobierno de Colombia y el Estado Mayor Central (EMC) de las guerrilleras FARC-EP en los departamentos de Nariño, Cauca y Valle del Cauca entra hoy en vigencia.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-20). Inicia el equinoccio de primavera en el hemisferio norte. telesurtv.net En el hemisferio norte el equinoccio de primavera se evidenciará este martes 19 de marzo y el miércoles 20.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-20). Irán llama a dar pasos concretos para detener el genocidio sionista. telesurtv.net En los últimos 165 días, los indiscriminados bombardeos y la ofensiva terrestre del régimen sionista contra Gaza han dejado un saldo fatal de al menos 31.819 muertos y 73.934 heridos.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-20). Condenan en Líbano intromisión de EEUU en asuntos en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 mar (RHC) Amigos de la solidaridad y organizaciones políticas de Líbano y Palestina condenaron la intromisión del gobierno de Estados Unidos en los asuntos de Cuba y reafirmaron el apoyo a la Revolución caribeña.

Stephen Sefton (2024-03-20). Palestina y Haití — democracia y democratización. globalizacion.ca La crisis del genocidio sionista del pueblo palestino y la crisis política y socioeconómica en Haiti ambas tienen sus orígenes en los respectivos episodios de la destructiva intervención extranjera en las primeras décadas del siglo pasado. Por supuesto, los antecedentes…

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-03-20). Havana to host fair of popular rhythms and dances. plenglish.com Havana, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) The Son, Ritmos y Bailes Populares Fair, a commercial and dance event to be held in Havana from May 2 to 5, is being organized as a prelude to the world's largest Rueda de Casino (a popular dance).

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-20). Celac insta a la ONU a reconocer el Estado palestino. telesurtv.net El documento también insta a reconocer sin ninguna reserva la existencia del Estado palestino con todos los derechos y obligaciones de cualquier otra nación en el mundo.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-20). ALBA-TCP rechaza declaraciones de la jefa del Comando Sur de EE.UU. telesurtv.net El secretario general de la ALBA-TCP, criticó "el cinismo, la soberbia y el descaro de esta jefa militar estadounidense" en relación con Cuba, Venezuela y Nicaragua.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-20). Conaie denuncia intereses mineros del presidente de Ecuador. telesurtv.net Leonidas Iza recordó la participación de Noboa en la mayor feria de la minería del mundo, la Asociación de Prospectores y Desarrolladores Mineros de Canadá.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-20). Festival Piña Colada en la mira de Arnaldo Rodríguez. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 mar (RHC) El simposio Música y Juventud, la Fiesta Popular de la Piña, la cruzada cultural por las comunidades, el desfile Latir Avileño, conciertos, clases prácticas, intercambios y actividades infantiles por el 4 de abril y formarán parte de la jornada de celebraciones a propósito de la XXI edición del Festival Piña Colada…

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-20). Fiscalía revela nuevas pruebas de acciones desestabilizadoras en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El Fiscal General Tarek William Saab ofreció información suministrada por un detenido en Barinas, el mismo reveló planes para instigar la violencia en el país, como se hiciera en 2014-2017.

teleSUR, MER, YSM (2024-03-20). Clausuran tercer Coloquio Patria en La Habana, Cuba. telesurtv.net En la clausura del evento, teleSUR fue galardonado con el premio El Maestro.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-20). Dimite el primer ministro de Irlanda, Leo Varadkar. telesurtv.net El político de 45 años realizó el anuncio en conferencia de prensa. "Hago efectiva hoy mi dimisión", afirmó.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-20). Revelan avances en el caso por el asesinato de Marielle Franco. telesurtv.net Con el regreso de Lula da Silva a la Presidencia del país en 2023, el caso pasó a ser investigado por la Policía Federal.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-20). teleSUR se presenta en Coloquio Internacional Patria en Cuba. telesurtv.net Fueron presentadas las experiencias de alianzas para la producción de contenidos con canales de Irán, China, de los BRICS, entre otros.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2024-03-20). Reportan 23 muertes por lluvias en Papúa Nueva Guinea. telesurtv.net La mayoría de los muertos estaban sepultados bajo los escombros ocasionados por desprendimientos.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-20). Registran sede de la Real Federación Española de Fútbol. telesurtv.net Los procedimientos se llevan a cabo en el marco de las investigaciones por supuestos contratos irregulares.

Collective, CADTM International (2024-03-20). More than 200 civil society organisations demand the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-03-20). Portugal: swinging right? cadtm.org

CADTM International (2024-03-20). 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

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-20). The World Bank and the Philippines. cadtm.org

Deepanshu Mohan (2024-03-20). In 9 Charts: India's Growing Debt Problem Has 'Crisis-Like Symptoms'. cadtm.org

CADTM International (2024-03-20). Where is Zinaba? Where are the abducted Burkina Faso activists? cadtm.org

Abdul Khaliq, Maxime Perriot (2024-03-20). Pakistan: Squeezed between IMF programmes and political repression, young people are leaving the country. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-20). World Bank and IMF support to dictatorships. cadtm.org

Maxime Perriot, Monower Mostafa (2024-03-20). In Bangladesh, globalization results in hardship for women workers. cadtm.org

Asma Aamir (2024-03-20). 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 (…) | – |

Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-20). Predictable Outcomes: Australia, the National Security Committee, and invading Iraq. counterpunch.org Archivists can be a dull if industrious lot. Christmas crackers are less important than the new year announcement in Canberra, when the National Archives of Australia releases documents like the newborn into the information world. The event is not without irony, given that such documents are often aged and seasoned numbers, whiskered by storage and grey with

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-20). Al-Manar Exclusive: Maps Show Why Resistance in Gaza is Unbreakable. english.almanar.com.lb Maps prepared by Mohamamd Assaf Nearly five months on the start of the Israeli ground offensive in Gaza, the Palestinian resistance, by its unwavering resolve, still stands as an impenetrable barrier, despite the relentless aggression and the horrific genocide. Started on October 27, 2023, the ground offensive was declared with the stated goals of eliminating …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-20). More than 100 Zionist settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque this morning, backed by Israeli occupation forces. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-20). Smoke rises due to continuous Israeli bombardment of the area surrounding Al-Shifa Hospital, west of Gaza City. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-20). Sirens sounded in Kiryat Shmona and its vicinity: Israeli media. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-20). Imam Khamenei: Killing more than 30 thousand people in Gaza amid the silence of the international community encourages the Zionist criminality. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-20). Al-Quds Brigades: We targeted a gathering of Zionist enemy soldiers and vehicles in the Qarara area north-east of Khan Yunis city with 60mm mortar shells. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-20). Hezbollah fire missiles, artillery shells at IOF sites of Ruwaisat Al-Alam, Zibdin and Al-Marj as well as Hounin Castle, inflicting direct hits: statements. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-20). Resistance Disrupted All US Calculations in West Asia: Imam Khamenei. english.almanar.com.lb Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei has said that the Resistance Front has disrupted all US calculations in West Asia by unveiling the true scale of its power since the start of the war on Gaza. "The strength of the resistance disrupted the Americans' miscalculations for this region," Ayatollah Khamenei said …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-20). Imam Khamenei: We support and defend the resistance groups, but they make their decisions. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-20). Boosting Production through People's Participation: Imam Khamenei in his New Year message. english.almanar.com.lb In a televised message on the occasion of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, emphasized the importance of citizen involvement in enhancing productivity. He stated that the key to solving the country's economic problems lies in domestic production and national production. If we plan to …

newarab (2024-03-20). A nail-biting memoir of Uyghur genocide, escape, and freedom>. newarab.com I attempted to fall asleep by counting backwards from 100. If that didn't work, I planned to start again at 200 and then at 300. All the while, I was trying to listen for any sounds of footsteps or walkie-talkies crackling on the landing. I was preparing myself for the inevitable pounding at the door. | Should I open up or pretend not to be at home? I crouched at the end of my bed, fully dressed in case the entrance was breached. | Anticipating heavy footsteps up the stairs at any moment, I longed for rest until I somehow managed to drift off in the early hours. Waking up, I felt relieved that one more night h…

newarab (2024-03-20). The case for a sports boycott of Israel over its war on Gaza. newarab.com During the 2024 NFL Super Bowl last month, Israel aired a At that very same moment, Israeli Occupation forces (IOF) were committing a massacre in With 123 million viewers, this year's

newarab (2024-03-20). Israel may be using starvation as 'weapon of war': UN. newarab.com The UN said Tuesday that Israel's blocking of aid into devastated Gaza coupled with its military offensive could amount to "The situation of hunger, starvation and famine is a result of Israel's extensive restrictions on the entry and distributio…

newarab (2024-03-20). UN official protesting Gaza war alleges assault by security. newarab.com A senior United Nations official who has been on a hunger strike in support of A United Nations spokesperson said the official fell while forcibly resisting an attempt to remove him from the premises after he was refused permission to demonstrate there. | Bruno Donat, a 54-year-old senior UN humanitarian officer with US-Mauritian citizenship, has been on a hunge…

newarab (2024-03-20). Israel to send delegation to US as Gaza Rafah assault looms. newarab.com An US National Security Adviser

newarab (2024-03-20). Hamas warns Israel attack on Rafah could 'end truce talks'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-20). UK workers block factories accused of sending arms to Israel. newarab.com Hundreds of trade unionists and workers have shut down arms factories in England and Scotland accused of supplying the Israeli military with essential components or weapons. | The action's stated aim is to disrupt the flow of arms to Israel as it prepares for a ground invasion of Rafah and to urge the UK government to support an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the workers' groups said. | It follows the

newarab (2024-03-20). US Congress deal bars UNRWA funds until March 2025: sources. newarab.com An agreement reached by US congressional leaders and President Joe Biden's administration said in January it was temporarily pausing new funding to United Nations Relief and Work…

newarab (2024-03-20). Israeli influence operation aimed at Democrats smears UNRWA. newarab.com An Israeli online watchdog Fake Reporter, alongside Haaretz, revealed that over 600 avatars pushed content from three websites, purporting to be news sites, on social media to forward Israel's narrative of t…

newarab (2024-03-20). Ceasefire response from Israel 'negative', Hamas says. newarab.com Israel's response to Hamas' latest ceasefire proposal was "generally negative", senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan said on Wednesday after mediators handed it over. | Hamdan, who is based in Beirut, told a news conference that mediators had relayed Israel's position to them on Tuesday after the latest meetings, explaining that it was "generally negative… and constitutes a step backwards". | US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is due to land in the region this week in his sixth visit since the start of the war. Blinken will reportedly visit Tel Aviv on Friday after meetings in Riyadh and Cairo. | As the tal…

newarab (2024-03-20). Ben-Gvir, Smotrich threaten to quit govt over Gaza deal. newarab.com Israeli far-right ministers National Security Minister Ben-Gv…

newarab (2024-03-20). Israel attacks Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital, truce talks begin. newarab.com The Israeli military continued to launch attacks on Israel said on Wednesday it had killed "90 gunmen" in the hospital compound, which it claims is a base for Hamas fighters, without providing any evidence, and arrested some 300 people after conducting…

newarab (2024-03-20). Lib Dems call for sanctions on 'insidious' Israeli settlers. newarab.com The Liberal Democrats' The Palestinian-British MP slammed the "insidious" settlement movement which has embarked on a campaign of terror against Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank since 7 October. | Moran, the Lib Dem's spokespers…

newarab (2024-03-20). In Tunisia, Saied uses Gaza to distract from autocratic rule. newarab.com Since 7th October, the While the Western world's politicians shamelessly stand by Israel's deadly war, the rest of the world has called out their

newarab (2024-03-20). Palestinian killed by Israeli settlers in West Bank. newarab.com A Palestinian man was killed Tuesday in the occupied West Bank by Fakhr Bassem Bani Jaber was "hit by a bullet in the heart" while he was standing in front of his house in Khirbet al-Tawil, a hamlet outside The 43-year-old was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead, the mayor added. | The mayor said settlers from the ne…

newarab (2024-03-20). Rights groups demand EU, US halt trade with Israel over Gaza. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-20). Trump: Jews who vote for Democrats 'hate Israel'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-20). Israeli study notes failure of WB's 'Area C' settlements. newarab.com Israel's settlement policy in the occupied According to the study carried out by three researchers at Israel's Reichman University, Israel has failed to make Israeli settlers' life in 'Area C' "natural" and a part of the Israeli state. | The study focused on Israeli control as opposed to Palestinian control in area 'C' along demographic, economic and social factors. | Demographically, the study pointed out that the illegal Israeli settler population in 'Ar…

newarab (2024-03-20). Hezbollah says ready to fight new Israeli mountain brigade. newarab.com Lebanon's Hezbollah said that it was "ready to resist all possibilities and any changes" from

newarab (2024-03-20). Canada votes to stop arms shipments to Israel over Gaza war. newarab.com Israel has hit back at Canada's decision to halt all arms shipments to Israel as Tel Aviv comes under growing scrutiny in its war on Gaza. | A Canadian government official told AFP on Tuesday that the country was halting sales, a decision that has drawn the ire of Israel as it faces growing international scrutiny over its war in the Gaza Strip. | Foreign minister Israel Katz "History will judge Canada's…

newarab (2024-03-20). Rights groups demand EU, US halt trade with Israel over Gaza. newarab.com In a report…

newarab (2024-03-20). Jared Kushner says Israel should expel Gaza population. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-20). Israel's Eilat Port faces layoffs amid Houthi ship attacks. newarab.com Half the workers at Eilat sits on a northern tip of the

newarab (2024-03-20). The bloody history of defending Western civilisation. newarab.com On 6 December 2023, Israeli President Isaac Herzog

newarab (2024-03-20). Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti beaten 'with clubs'. newarab.com Fatah leader and high-profile Palestinian prisoner

newarab (2024-03-20). Canada parliament vote on Palestinian statehood delayed. newarab.com Last-minute parliamentary wrangling on Monday delayed a vote by Canadian legislators on a non-binding motion to back The original motion was drawn up by the minority left-leaning New Democrats (NDP), who are helping keep Prime Minister

newarab (2024-03-20). Morocco's quake victims tragedy persists during Ramadan. newarab.com Like everyone in Amezmiz, a Moroccan quake-hit village located about 60 kilometres south of Marrakech, Yamna is still trying to navigate grief, loss, trauma and displacement six months after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake reduced her home and the rest of the region to rubble. | In front of yellow tents, Yamna and her neighbours are preparing an Iftar meal and reminiscing about lost relatives—those who didn't make it out from under the rubble—a few meters away from the ruins of their once-called homes, now unrecognisable. | "Fadma used to love eating this sweet in Ramadan," said Yamna as tears fell on h…

newarab (2024-03-20). Iraqi ex-defense minister arrested in Sweden for fraud. newarab.com Iraq's former According to prosecutor Jens Nilsson, Najah al-Shammari had been sought for nearly eighteen months. The prosec…

newarab (2024-03-20). Doctors who visited Gaza speak of 'appalling atrocities'. newarab.com The healthcare system in Gaza has essentially collapsed, Western doctors who visited the Palestinian enclave in recent months told an event at the United Nations on Monday, speaking of The four doctors from the United States, United Kingdom and France have been working with teams in Gaza

newarab (2024-03-20). Salary payment delay during Ramadan sparks outrage in IKR. newarab.com Authorities in the Iraq's Supreme Federal Court ruled on Wednesda…

newarab (2024-03-20). Blinken admits whole of Gaza in danger from food shortages. newarab.com Aid groups have slammed US Secretary of State "According to the most respected measure of these things, 100 percent of the population in Gaza is at severe levels of acute food insecurity. That's the first time an entire population has been so classified," Blinken…

newarab (2024-03-20). Hezbollah official visits UAE to free Lebanese prisoners. newarab.com A top Safa, who is head of Hezbollah's liaison and coordination unit, is making the first official visit to the UAE by a Hezbollah r…

newarab (2024-03-20). Why is Lebanon flooding, and what will it take to fix. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-20). KDP boycotts parilament elections, threatens Iraq gov't exit. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-20). US approves $2.2 billion sale of battle tanks to Bahrain. newarab.com The United States on Tuesday approved a $2.2 billion sale of advanced battle tanks to The State Department said it had notified Congress it is ready to sell 50 M1A2 "The proposed sale will improve Bahrain's capabi…

newarab (2024-03-20). Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund could takeover Saudia. newarab.com Saudi Arabia's Talks are underway between the

newarab (2024-03-20). US Palestinian doctor shares horrific experience in Gaza. newarab.com When California-based emergency physician Mohammad Subeh went to "It's very different when you're there on the ground," Subeh told The New Arab, days after returning from working at a field hospital on the border of Khan Younes and "F…

newarab (2024-03-20). Farmers in Jordan rally against desertification and poor pay. newarab.com On the road along the Jordan Valley, every car that passes stirs up a cloud of sand and dust. Greenhouses and fields lie alongside wastelands of cracked, parched earth. It is hard to believe that this stretch of land is the most fertile in all of Jordan. | Jordan is one of the "Now the trees have disappeared…

newarab (2024-03-20). UN nuclear watchdog chief visits Syria to restart talks. newarab.com UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said he visited Damascus on Tuesday to restart talks focused on fostering confidence in the peaceful use of atomic energy by Syria. | Grossi, Director General of the "We're ready to start working on reigniting high-level dialogue between the IAEA and Syria, focusing on building confidence in the peaceful use of nuclear energy in Syr…

newarab (2024-03-20). Egyptian Earth: Reviving a modern classic of Arab literature. newarab.com Egyptian Earth by Abdel Rahman al-Sharqawi is a timeless masterpiece of Arabic literature. | First published in 1954, two years after the Egyptian Revolution, Desmond Stirling Stewart's As with his previous works, Egyptian Earth is a book that centres on themes of

newarab (2024-03-20). UN: Mahsa Amini's death 'unlawful in Iran custody. newarab.com A fact-finding mission mandated by the The dea…

newarab (2024-03-20). Saudi Arabia to set up mammoth $40 billion AI fund. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-20). Microsoft hires British-Syrian Mustafa Suleyman to head AI. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-20). Pakistan to launch fresh Afghan deportations: officials. newarab.com Pakistan will begin a renewed push to More than Pakistan defended the crackdown by pointing to se…

newarab (2024-03-20). 'Homesick' Syrian refugees in Europe crave spirit of Ramadan. newarab.com Ramadan is usually a time steeped in spiritual, social, and cultural Separated from their homeland by the 13-year Syrian civil war, Syrian refugees in Europe crave the familiar sights and sounds of Ramadan in Syria: the warmth of family gatherings, the call to prayer, and the spiritual ambience. Now in a foreign land, they try to find new ways of staying…

newarab (2024-03-20). UN mission probing IS crimes forced to shut in Iraq. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-20). Irish PM Leo Varadkar announces shock resignation. newarab.com Pundits called the move, just 10 weeks before Ireland holds European parliament and local elections, a "political earthquake". The country must also hold a general election within a year. | Deputy Prime Minister Micheal Martin, leader of the Fianna Fail coalition partner, said the announcement was "unexpected" but added that…

newarab (2024-03-20). Stripped and abused, women in Gaza wish they 'died sooner'. newarab.com 28-year-old Inas is one of the hundreds of Palestinian women in Gaza who've been Inas was arrested in mid-December in the Al-Zeitoun neighbourhood of Gaza City where she was sheltering. She was then forced to walk for two hours until she reached the Al-Shejaiya neighbourhood of eastern Gaza. | "If you don't say what you know, we will tell 10 peopl…

newarab (2024-03-20). Turkey strikes PKK positions in Iraq after soldier killed. newarab.com Turkey carried out a new round of

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). President Raeisi calls for action to stop Gaza genocide in Nowruz address. presstv.ir Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi calls for serious practical steps to stop the Israeli regime's attacks on Gaza in his New Year message to Asian countries celebrating Nowruz.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). Yemen slams UNSC for serving US interests, supporting Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Yemen criticized the UN Security Council's condemnation of its pro-Palestine maritime operations in the Red Sea, saying that the world body is serving US interests and supporting the genocide in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). UNICEF says more Gaza children 'dying slowly' as report warns of imminent famine. presstv.ir UNICEF regional director for West Asia and North Africa warns that more children in Gaza will die due to an "impending famine" as Israel continues to impede aid operations.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). Israel's war of starvation. presstv.ir This episode looks at Israel's use of starvation as a weapon of war by preventing humanitarian aid from reaching Gaza and what this actually means from a humanitarian point of view to a legal issue.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). UN: Israel could be using starvation as weapon in Gaza. presstv.ir The United Nations has warned that Israel could be using starvation as a weapon in its genocidal war against Gaza by blocking the desperately needed aid into the war-battered strip.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). 'On brink of death': WHO raises alarm on Gaza children's dire hunger crisis. presstv.ir The World Health Organization has warned that a growing number of children in Gaza are teetering on the edge of death due to severe hunger.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). 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 (2024-03-20). 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 (2024-03-20). Israel escalates kidnapping Palestinians freed in prisoner swap: Rights groups. presstv.ir The regime has put 13 released Palestinians back behind bars.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). Iraq Resistance targets Israel's Ben Gurion Airport twice in one week. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has said its fighters attacked Ben Gurion Airport twice in one week using drones.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). South Africa: Israel undermining top UN court. presstv.ir South Africa's foreign minister has said that Israel is setting a precedent for leaders to defy the top UN court.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). UK court dismisses pro-Israel case against pro-Palestine pharmacist. presstv.ir Pharmacist Nazim Ali stood accused by a pro-Israel group of speaking "against Zionism" in 2017.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). Canada halts arms exports to Israel after criticisms grow. presstv.ir The Canadian government halts all arms shipments to Israel as the Tel Aviv regime faces growing international isolation over its genocidal onslaught on Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). Hamas: Israel desperately after covering up Gaza failure by striking hospitals. presstv.ir More than half of medical facilities in the besieged Palestinian territory are now either totally out of order or partially destroyed.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). Iraqi Resistance targets Israel's Ben Gurion Airport twice in one week. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has said its fighters attacked Ben Gurion Airport twice in one week using drones.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). Resistance applauds heroic operation of Palestinian man against Shin Bet. presstv.ir A Palestinian man has carried out a heroic operation against Israel's occupation forces in the occupied West Bank, injuring two of the regime's agents.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). Mar. 18: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Engaged in fierce clashes with Israeli forces near the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, and targeted a number of their military vehicles, resulting in several casualties.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). 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 (2024-03-20). Russia warns French forces in Ukraine 'priority, legitimate' target. presstv.ir Russia's foreign intelligence (SVR) top brass said any French military unit sent to Ukraine to help it fight Russia would be a "priority" target for the Russian army.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). US, S Korean troops stage wargames days after Pyongyang fires multiple rockets. presstv.ir South Korean and US troops hold joint drills.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). Aerial footage of Japan rocket exploding seconds after launch. presstv.ir Japan's Space One Kairos rocket exploded shortly after launch.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). Iranians celebrate Norouz, mark first day of spring. presstv.ir Millions of Iranians embrace the turn of the Persian year on March 21 and celebrate the spring festival, with many ceremonial customs waiting to be observed.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). Thousands of houses underwater as dam leak worsens flooding in Indonesia. presstv.ir

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). 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…

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). Niger broke military pact with US after being 'warned' about Iran, Russia ties. presstv.ir Niger's ruling military decided to suspend a military agreement with the United States after a delegation of senior US military officials had visited the West African country and warned it about growing ties with Russia and Iran.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). Iran's engagement needed for regional de-escalation, world peace: Omani FM. presstv.ir Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi says Iran's engagement for de-escalation and bringing peace to the whole world is "very important" and a "prerequisite."

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). Leader calls for boosting production through people's participation in New Year message. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei designates the Persian New Year as the year of "Surge in production through people's participation."

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). MPs to leave 'dysfunctional' UK parliament in droves. presstv.ir A growing number of British MPs, predominantly Conservative, have said they shall "not" participate in the next general election.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). 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 (2024-03-20). Russian president congratulates Iranians on New Year. presstv.ir Putin also extended his felicitations on the holy month of Ramadan in a phone conversation with President Raeisi.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). 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 (2024-03-20). IRGC says West's exploitation of Iranian oil 'a thing of the past', warns of retaliation. presstv.ir The IRGC Navy commander says Iran today retaliates against the theft of its oil and foreigners can no longer exploit the country's crude reserves.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). UN warns planet 'on the brink' after warmest decade on record. presstv.ir Global temperatures "smashed" heat records last year.

presstv.ir (2024-03-20). Muslims in Jakarta gather to break fast on 1st day of Ramadan. presstv.ir Thousands of people were packed inside the Istiqlal Grand Mosque.

Larry Johnson (2024-03-20). Piers Morgan Embodies the Juvenile Thinking That Threatens World Peace. sonar21.com Before I delve into the delusional thinking of Piers Morgan, one observation of pure irony — Volodomyr Zelensky's condemnation of Russia's Presidential election. Here's Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to rule forever and that Russia's presidential election was an illegitimate imitation. | Zelenskiy said in his nightly video address that "the Russian dictator is simulating another electi…

_____ (2024-03-18). Conquest, War, Famine and Death Hit You Straight in the Heart. transcend.org 14 Mar 2024 – In the face of looming famine, Biden's promise to build a 'temporary pier' to allow aid into Gaza is hollow and hypocritical, undermined by his country's complicity in Israel's genocide against the Palestinians.

bwitanek (2024-03-19). Back to Booker w/ Pax Christi and Friends — Witnessing Booker's Continued Support of Arms for Genocide Noon Mar 20 #StopArmingIsrael. fightbackbetter.com Join us for our weekly protest outside @senbooker 's Newark office. This is our Lenten practice — trying to hold…

_____ (2024-03-18). With Genocide in Gaza, the Word 'Never' Has Been Stripped from 'Never Again'. transcend.org 8 Mar 2024 – They and their children's children will be haunted by what they have done. They will have to live with the loathing and the abhorrence the world feels for them. [Karma is a bitch.]…

Rédaction Belgique (2024-03-16). Voices for Change: UGent students and staff March Highlights Calls for Academic Boycott! pressenza.com With the main chant being "UGent you can't hide, you're supporting genocide" and "What do we want? Ceasefire — When do we want it? Now" calling for an academic Boycott, almost 200 students and university staff marched once again through the streets of Gent on the 12th of March 2024. | By Dimitris Karyamis | UGent has ties with many universities, one of them being the University of Tel-Aviv. The University of Tel-Aviv has an active role in the Palestinian Genocide by having engineering students co-developing weapon systems from Elbit, and this is one of many occurrences where the university is involved in su…

Mike Walter (2024-03-16). The Heat: Israel-Hamas Conflict. america.cgtn.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with his war cabinet on Friday and approved plans for a military operation in Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah. The Israeli military said it will evacuate civilians to what it calls "humanitarian islands" in the middle of the Gaza strip. | Joining the discussion: | Bill Deere is the Director of the Washington Representative Office with UNRWA. |

_____ (2024-03-18). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 163: Top EU Official Says Israel Failed to Prove Its Accusations against UNRWA. transcend.org 17 Mar 2024 – Netanyahu has vowed to invade Rafah despite the international red line. Meanwhile, the U.S. has sanctioned two illegal settler outposts in the West Bank for the first time.

_____ (2024-03-18). UNRWA Report Says Israel Coerced Some Agency Employees to Falsely Admit Hamas Links. transcend.org 8 Mar 2024 – The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees said some employees released into Gaza from Israeli detention reported having been pressured by Israeli authorities into falsely stating that the agency has Hamas links and that staff took part in the Oct. 7 attacks.

_____ (2024-03-18). The War on Gaza and the End of Western Moral and Political Hegemony. transcend.org 10 Mar 2024 – Five months gone and the US supported Israeli violence and bombardment of Gaza unfolds prodigious lies of terror to have redfined and reshaped the so-called Western political hegemonic mental microscope of power.

_____ (2024-03-18). New UK MP George Galloway on the Next Era of Politics. transcend.org 8 Mar 2024 – Upending the "West's Dictatorship"

Islam Murad Baloch (2024-03-19). The ten years enforced disappearances of Baloch students leader, Zahid and Asad Baloch. pressenza.com The enforced disappearances of Baloch student leaders Zahid Baloch and Asad Baloch have completed ten years. | Ten years ago, on this day, Pakistani law enforcement agencies abducted the two Baloch student leaders from Quetta, the capital city of Balochistan, on 18th March 2014, in front of Karima Baloch, the former chairperson of Baloch Student organization Azad. | Zahid Baloch, who was the chairman of Baloch Student organization Azad, and Asad Baloch, who was the junior joint secretary. | After the abduction of Asad and Zahid Baloch, their families demonstrated and protested in different cities of Pakistan for…

Mike Walter (2024-03-07). The Heat: Two Sessions | China's Economy. america.cgtn.com China's economy tops the agenda at the 14th National People's Congress. Top economic officials, including its commerce and finance ministers, held a news conference on the state of the nation's economy. | Our guests from Beijing: | John Gong is a Professor at the University of International Business and Economics and a China Forum expert. | Qu Qiang is the…

Mike Walter (2024-03-09). The Heat: Two Sessions. america.cgtn.com It has been a major political week in Beijing where China's annual Two Sessions is taking place. What have we learned about China's plans for 2024? | Joining the discussion: | Anton Fedyashin is a professor of history at American University. |

Paul Buhle (2024-03-19). The Communist Women's Movement in Retrospect. mronline.org Paul Buhle reviews "The Communist Women's Movement," a collection of documents of a global women's communist movement.

_____ (2024-03-18). Pursuing Justice through Law: Edward Said, the Gaza 'War,' and Advocacy Jurisprudence. transcend.org 9 Mar 2024 – This paper is devoted to several of my recent central concerns. Comments and conversation warmly invited. Adapted from annual Edward W Said Memorial Lecture, the American University in Cairo, 4 Nov 2023.

Dongsheng Collective (2024-03-02). China stands for Palestine's right to armed resistance | February 2024. dongshengnews.org China stands for Palestine's right to armed resistance; 474 million trips taken during the Chinese New Year; sanctions against Russia hit Chinese companies for the first time; new wave of BRI investments in Africa…

Asieh Namdar (2024-03-05). The Heat: Two Sessions. america.cgtn.com

albawaba (2024-03-19). Discover your cosmic destiny: Daily Horoscope – March 20, 2024. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Welcome to your daily horoscope predictions for March 20, 2024. Whether you're an Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, or Pisces, the alignment of the stars and planets can offer insights into your day ahead. Let's delve into what the cosmos has in store for you today. Horoscopes Today, March 20, 2024- Daily Horoscope : Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): : | Today, Aries, you may feel a surge of creativity and inspiration. Use this energy to pursue your artistic endeavors or start that project you've been pu…

_____ (2024-03-18). Joe Biden's Parting Gift to USA Will be Christian Fascism. transcend.org 17 Mar 2024 – The Democratic Party had one last chance to implement the kind of New Deal Reforms that could save us from another Trump presidency and Christian fascism. It failed.

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-03-19). Warning Out on Weight Loss Products Containing Banned Sibutramine. pressenza.com 18 March 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition is calling on consumers to be wary of products marketed as fat-burning supplements for weight loss as some of these products may contain sibutramine, an anti-obesity drug that can increase heart rate and elevate blood pressure. | The group issued the warning following the recent actions by regulatory authorities in Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong against slimming products containing sibutramine. | Last Saturday, March 16, Malaysia's Ministry of Health (MOH) announced the ban on the sale and use of "Slymchoco" or "Slymochoco" for containin…

_____ (2024-03-18). How US "Foreign Aid" Has Helped Destabilize Haiti. transcend.org 12 Mar 2024 – A surge of gang violence in Haiti has now led to the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Through its heavy-handed use of foreign aid to intervene in Haitian politics, the US government bears significant responsibility for Haiti's ongoing instability.

_____ (2024-03-18). What Might the US Owe the World for Covid-19? transcend.org 16 Mar 2024 – A US-funded laboratory origin of Covid-19 would certainly constitute the most significant case of governmental gross negligence in history. The people of the world deserve transparency and factual answers on vital questions.

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…

Mike Walter (2024-03-12). The Heat: Two Sessions. america.cgtn.com Chinese officials and lawmakers closed out the Two Sessions after more than a week of meetings and deliberations. Those policy decisions will now serve as the country's blueprint going forward. What are the key takeaways? | Joining the discussion: | John Gong is a Professor at the University of International Business and Economics and a China Forum expert. |

_____ (2024-03-18). Haiti: Efforts for Stability and Hope for the Future. transcend.org 16 Mar 2024 – The interaction between political leaders, criminal gangs and voodoo religious leaders is not new in Haiti as was seen by the paramilitary killers, Les Tontons Macoutes, during the presidencies of Papa Doc and Baby Doc in the 1960s-70s. Action Needed…

YILAN (2015-03-04). From Conflict to Cooperation. actionaid.org From Conflict to Cooperation | Yilan | | Kalika Bro-Jà∏rgensen | | |

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Volkan àñzdemir (2024-03-18). March 2024 Russia Presidential Election: Russia and "Putin 3.0" globalresearch.ca

_____ (2024-03-18). Killing Palestinians by Blocking Aid—>Killing Palestinians by Airdropping Aid. transcend.org 14 Mar 2024 – The airdrops are not designed to save lives, but to salvage the consciences of those who could—and should—be doing so much more.

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