Having been Slam Dunked in the last US election, the US Democratic Party Prepares to Vacate Power and Leave the Country in General with a Series of Craven Parting Shots
Comment: The same political party that unthinkingly provoked Ukraine into a disastrous war with an actual superpower (The Russian Federation), and immorally and heartlessly funds and facilitates the US-Israel Genocide in Palestine — slaughtering tens of thousands of indigenous children in order to steal their only homeland — has just now announced a $25 Million bounty on the head of the democratically-elected government of Venezuela (because it wants to install its puppets in order to capture and control, for greedy profiteering, the struggling and blockaded country's vast oil reserves). It's sick and depraved.
(2025-01-11). Venezuela: An Anti-Fascist Presidential Inauguration. popularresistance.org More than 2,000 social leaders, communicators and national and international political activists gathered today at the La Carlota Center, Caracas, to participate in the Great World Anti-Fascist Festival and, from that front, to support the inauguration of President Nicolás Maduro Moros. | Delegations from more than 100 countries will travel to Caracas this Friday to accompany the ceremony, which confirms that Venezuela's institutionality is recognized and respected by the peoples of the world, despite the destabilization attempts of the right wing and its constant calls to isolate the country from the rest of the…
(2025-01-11). CAIR Welcomes Call by AAP for Blinken Intervention for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. indybay.org The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a letter from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) calling for the intervention of Secretary of State Antony Blinken in the Israeli kidnapping of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a top Palestinian physician serving victims of Israel's genocide in Gaza.
(2025-01-11). Blinken's Disturbing Exit Interview. popularresistance.org Biden's time in office is coming to an end, but not before a parting gift for Israel. | The State Department recently announced that it would notify Congress about another massive arms deal, this one worth $8 billion. It includes medium-range air-to-air missiles, Hellfire missiles, 500-pound bombs, and more. | The announcement comes amid a deluge of dire news out of Gaza. Flood. Famine. Extreme cold. Israel killed more than 234 Palestinians during the first 4 days of 2025. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International recently published reports saying Israel is committing genocide.
(2025-01-11). Israel, US, UK Launch First Joint Attack On Houthi Targets. popularresistance.org Sanaa, Yemen – Israel, the US, and Britain on Friday carried out their first coordinated attack on Houthi targets in Yemen, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation reported. | Houthi-affiliated Al-Masirah TV also reported that a series of airstrikes targeted the vicinity of the Al-Sabeen Square in the Yemeni capital Sanaa. | The attack coincided with a rally in support of Palestine amid Israel's 16-month-old continuing genocidal war on Gaza. | Additionally, the Houthis reported six airstrikes on the port city of Al-Hudaydah in western Yemen. | Al-Masirah later reported: "An American-British assault targeted t…
(2025-01-11). The Chris Hedges Report: The Zionists Kill Doctors in Gaza. popularresistance.org UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Tàºrk said, "The protection of hospitals during warfare is paramount and must be respected by all sides, at all times." International law enshrines medical facilities as sanctuaries for those in direst need but as Dr. Rupa Marya tells host Chris Hedges on this episode of The Chris Hedges Report, Israel's attacks on hospitals amidst the ongoing genocide represent a catastrophic violation of this principle. | A professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, Marya now faces suspension for speaking out against Israel's blatant violations of inte…
(2025-01-11). Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Has Been Sworn in for the 2025-2031 Presidential Term. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-11). Cuban Government considers Nicolás Maduro's third term historic. plenglish.com "A historic day, full of joy and commitment to the Homeland of Bolívar, Sucre, Chávez and Maduro," the Cuban Foreign Ministry posted on its X profile on Saturday. | Cuba is with Venezuela, in a show of solidarity and support for brother President Maduro in his third term, the text adds. | It also expresses Cuban authorities' support "for the civil-military union" of the Venezuelan people. | On Friday, President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in as the President of Venezuela for the 2025-2031 six-year term. | In a solemn session in the Elliptical Hall of the Federal Legislative Palace, the re-elected president took his…
(2025-01-11). Partido Comunes de Colombia expresó respaldo a presidente venezolano. radiohc.cu Bogotá, 11 ene (RHC) El partido Comunes de Colombia respaldó la toma de posesión del presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, e insistió que solo la ciudadanía de ese país puede decidir el rumbo de su futuro, se conoció hoy.
(2025-01-11). Cuba considera histórico tercer mandato de Nicolás Maduro. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 en (RHC) El gobierno de Cuba consideró histórica la jornada en la cual el presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, realizó la toma de posesión para su tercer mandato, según trascendió este sábado.
(2025-01-11). Maduro, Presidente de pueblo, jamás traicionaré (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu En un emotivo acto en sesión solemne de la Asamblea Nacional, el Presidente Nicolás maduro se juramentó como Presidente constitucional de Venezuela para el período 2025-2031.
(2025-01-11). No applause for collapse of Syria's government. iacenter.org January 7, 2025 Mick Kelly, representing Freedom Road Socialist Organization, gave this presentation at a webinar on the U.S. role in Syria, organized by the United National Antiwar Coalition on Dec. 28, 2024. Mick Kelly on webinar on U.S. role in Syria, Dec. 28, 2024. I am not a religious person, but I do agree with the statement in the good book that says, "Woe unto those that call good evil and evil good." The events in Syria, the collapse of its progressive government, are not something to be applauded. Instead, it needs to be identified as what it is: a setback for the people of Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, pe…
(2025-01-11). No popular revolution is launched with imperialism's backing. workers.org 
By Bahman Azad The message below, from U.S. Peace Council President Bahman Azad, was read by Saher Al Khamash of the Bronx Anti-War Coalition at a webinar on the U.S. role in Syria, organized by the United National Antiwar Coalition, on Dec. 28, 2024. Bahman Azad Please forgive me for . . . |
(2025-01-11). Ya'alon: I would prefer Islamic State to Iran in Syria. defenddemocracy.press Defense minister says jihadists don't 'have capabilities' of Islamic Republic, which he brands Israel's 'greatest enemy' By Judah Ari Gross 19 January 2016 Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon said Tuesday that Iran poses a greater threat than the Islamic State, and that if the Syrian regime were to fall, Israel would prefer that IS was in …
(2025-01-11). Mikati Visits Syria's Al-Sharaa: Our Duty to Activate Ties on Basis of National Sovereignty. english.almanar.com.lb Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najb Mikati arrived in Damascus on Saturday for talks with Syria's de facto leader, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, marking the first visit by a sitting Lebanese premier to Syria in over a decade. Mikati, accompanied by a senior delegation including Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib and top security officials, landed at Damascus International …
(2025-01-11). LA Fires: The Santa Ana Blowback of Capitalist Climate Change Neglect. popularresistance.org The incendiary cataclysms in Los Angeles, California remind us that the root cause of the climate crisis exacerbating the fires spreading throughout that city and surrounding areas is fossil fuel production emblematic of runaway capitalism fueled by white "supremacy" ideology, patriarchy, and colonization. And while it's easy to focus solely on the fires, it's important to note that the associated smoke will be the main culprit in the loss of life due to environmental racism that has assaulted the public health of Black, Brown, Indigenous and all poor and working class people in Los Angeles and throughout the cou…
(2025-01-11). SOS-defenders platform: Expose arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide. fidh.org A collective of local, regional and international human rights organisations unveils SOS-Defenders, an action platform that exposes the alarming scale of arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide.
Geneva, 13 December 2024. This information hub, which will progressively expand to cover more countries, has already documented 274 cases of arbitrarily detained human rights defenders across 17 countries (Bahrain, Belarus, Cambodia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Iran, Jordan, (…) | – |
(2025-01-11). Ukraine Briefing: US Exit, Fridman/Zelensky Interview, US Admissions, Blinken Revelations. thesiriusreport.com 
We devote this podcast to providing another Ukraine briefing where we dispel yet more assertions regarding the US and their role in Ukraine. We assess the Zelensky/Fridman interview and provide telling updates from US officials and also Blinken which highlights realities concerning Ukraine which are poorly understood.
(2025-01-11). Laos: States should ask "Where is Sombath?" at upcoming review of human rights record. fidh.org
(2025-01-11). 10 Mayo Clinic research advances in 2024, spanning stem cell therapy in space to growing mini-organs. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — At Mayo Clinic, researchers published more than 10,000 scientific papers in 2024 that are driving medical discoveries, leading to new cures for the future. The following are 10 research highlights from Mayo Clinic this year: Microscopic view of an intestinal organoid Growing mini-organs to find new treatments for complex disease Mayo Clinic investigators are growing three-dimensional human intestines in a dish to track disease and find new cures for complex conditions such as inflammatory…
(2025-01-11). While Los Angeles Burns, AI Fans the Flames. truthout.org As multiple wildfires tore across Los Angeles County this week, leveling thousands of homes and businesses and killing at least 10 people, incoming President Donald Trump seized upon the crisis as an opportunity to point fingers and make false claims. "Governor Gavin Newscum [sic] refused to sign the water restoration declaration put before him that would have allowed millions of gallons of… |
(2025-01-11). Water scarcity amid deadly LA wildfires. america.cgtn.com 
California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered an investigation on Friday into the causes behind water supply problems that hindered firefighting efforts. He said reports of water shortages are "deeply troubling." In the meantime, some communities threatened by fires had to rely on their own means to mitigate the water crisis. | CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan brings this exclusive report from Altadena, California.
(2025-01-11). Thailand : Sixth conviction of pro-democracy activist Anon Nampa under "lèse-majesté" charges. fidh.org
(2025-01-11). Two handshakes – one in Syria, other in US, that sparked debate. ummid.com Two handshakes — one in Syria and the other in the United States, which actually could not take place, have sparked debate across the world.
(2025-01-11). The culprit behind many broken New Year's resolutions. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert offers strategies for identifying, neutralizing a common barrier to success LONDON — There is a common culprit behind many broken New Year's resolutions and other unrealized goals, and it can influence your thoughts and actions without your awareness, says Safia Debar, M.B.B.S., a general practitioner and resiliency expert at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. If you are having difficulty achieving goals to exercise more, eat nutritious meals and take other steps…
(2025-01-11). Delegate to the United Nations- Indefinite-term contract based in FIDH Geneva office. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) composed of 188 national human rights organisations from 116 countries. FIDH is a nonpartisan, non-sectarian, apolitical, and not for profit organisation. Since 1922, FIDH has been defending all human rights — civil, political, economic, social, and cultural — as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
| You can find us on our social networks: : www.fidh.org/en (…) | – |
(2025-01-11). Zimbabwe's civic space in crisis: New report details growing operational obstacles and legal threats to civil society. fidh.org The ouster of President Robert Mugabe in 2017 in Zimbabwe was followed by a brief period of cautious optimism for increased civil liberties. Regrettably, that optimism has been overshadowed by persistent restrictions, with recent years marked by heightened repression, harassment, and arrests of human rights defenders. The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint programme of the International Federation for Human (…) | – |
(2025-01-11). "Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham": From Al-Nusra to a New Political Entity — Challenges Ahead (Part 1). english.almanar.com.lb Ahmad Farhat Translated and Edited by Al-Manar English Website Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) has undergone extensive political and ideological transformations since its emergence as an affiliate of Al-Qaeda's Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/ISIS) under Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi. In a speech given in 2013, Al-Baghdadi described HTS leader Abu Mohammad Al-Julani as only …
(2025-01-11). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention and judicial harassment against Rufat Safarov. fidh.org
(2025-01-11). Top cancer research stories of 2024. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers spent 2024 mining patient data, leveraging artificial intelligence and conducting clinical trials to reveal insights that improve patient care. By Mayo Clinic staff Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center physicians and scientists are researching the causes of cancer and its recurrence, innovating new methods to detect cancer as early as possible, and developing new and more effective treatments. Here are some of their top success stories from the past year: …
(2025-01-11). Canada Should Focus on Its Own Human Rights Issues. orinocotribune.com Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune does not generally publish pieces older than two weeks. However, an exception is being made in this case as the current article remains as relevant today as when it was first published. | By Arnold August — Dec 24, 2024 | China has decided to impose countermeasures against two Canadian organizations as well as 20 personnel from these organizations in accordance with the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law. The decision took effect on December 21, 2024. | China's measures responded to the Canadian government's Human Rights Day announcement on December 10. On a day devoted to honoring hu…
(2025-01-11). Is climate change to blame for the California wildfires? aljazeera.com Climate scientist say warming temperatures and droughts are making wildfires more frequent and intense.
(2025-01-11). New Zealand government's "foreign interference" bill prepares new attacks on democratic rights. wsws.org The proposed law—which is supported by the opposition Labour Party—will be used to criminalise opposition to militarism and war, as well as other actions that are deemed to benefit "foreign powers" and to undermine the interests of New Zealand capitalism.
(2025-01-11). First congestion pricing scheme in the US begins in New York City. wsws.org Behind the political fight over the new tolling program is a deepening crisis in the transportation system in New York City and around the country for which neither political party has an answer.
(2025-01-11). Two killed in US school shooting; student suspect also dead: Police. presstv.ir A shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, has left at least two people killed and multiple injured.
(2025-01-11). US raises bounty for Maduro after Venezuela swears him in. presstv.ir The US State Department has raised the reward for the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from $15 million to $25 million.
(2025-01-11). EU involvement in post-Assad Syria. presstv.ir The EU is considering normalizing ties with Syria's interim government, contingent on the protection of minorities and women's rights.
(2025-01-11). Daesh terrorist attack on Sayyida Zainab shrine in Syria foiled: Report. presstv.ir The intelligence agency under Syria's ruling Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) administration has managed to thwart a Daesh terrorist attack targeting the Sayyida Zainab shrine on the outskirts of the capital Damascus.
(2025-01-11). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-01-11). Iran again closes schools, offices to conserve power amid crisis. newarab.com 
Despite Iran's huge oil and gas reserves, the country hit by years of
(2025-01-11). Palestinian solidarity activists call for 'action' in BDS boycott over Gaza. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A Palestine solidarity advocate today appealed to New Zealanders to shed their feelings of powerlessness over the Gaza genocide and "take action" in support of an effective global strategy of boycott, divestment and sanctions. "Many of us have become addicted to 'doom scrolling' — reading or watching more and more articles on…
(2025-01-11). Protesters gather in Jordan in solidarity with Palestinians. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in the Jordanian capital, Amman, on Friday, condemning Israel's genocide in Gaza and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.
(2025-01-11). U.S. House passes bill to sanction ICC, Poland announces protection for Netanyahu. ummid.com In another move confirming the complicity of the U.S. and its allies in the Israeli war crimes, the U.S. Congress passed a Bill seeking sanctions against the International Criminal Court while Poland says there is no bar for Netanyahu from visiting the country despite ICC warrant.
(2025-01-11). Netanyahu will meet incoming US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff in Jerusalem today: Israeli media quotes senior official. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-11). Israeli media: Zionist PM Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Trump's Middle East envoy. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-11). Zionist PM Netanyahu's office confirms the dispatch of Mossad and Shin Bet heads, military's prisoner coordinator, and PM's political advisor to Qatar. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-11). Senior police officer refused to seize key BibiLeaks suspect's phone; State Attorney had to intervene. haaretz.com Investigation divisions chief Boaz Balat opposed seizing the second phone of Yonatan Urich, suspected of leaking military documents for Netanyahu. A Haaretz investigation has also revealed that the prime minister knew the documents' source, despite claiming otherwise…
(2025-01-11). Senior police officer refused to seize BibiLeaks suspect's phone; attorney general had to intervene. haaretz.com Investigation divisions chief Boaz Balat opposed seizing the second phone of Yonatan Urich, suspected of leaking military documents for Netanyahu. A Haaretz investigation has also revealed that the prime minister knew the documents' source, despite claiming otherwise…
(2025-01-11). Netanyahu orders top officials to Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a delegation of senior officials to Qatar for negotiations on a hostage release and Netanyahu –
(2025-01-11). Colombian president rejects US Congress's measure against ICC. plenglish.com Bogota, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro described the US Congress's attack on the International Criminal Court (ICC) as the beginning of global barbarism, a measure intended to protect Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he said.
(2025-01-11). A warning by Trump to Netanyahu on Iran? One more deceptive maneuver? defenddemocracy.press Trump shares video criticising Netanyahu's 'obsessive' push for US-Iran conflict Jan 8, 2025 US President-elect, Donald Trump, shared a video on his Truth Social platform Wednesday that shows Columbia University Professor, Jeffrey Sachs, criticising Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his "obsessive" efforts to involve the US in war with Iran, Anadolu Agency reports. The …
(2025-01-11). Global Day of Action to #CloseBases February 23, 2025 — at a military base near you! fightbackbetter.com The thousands of military bases, both foreign and domestic, around the world are a critical piece of the war machine…
(2025-01-11). Day 461: "Game of chicken" as Israel moves to shut down UNRWA. electronicintifada.net We speak to Chris Gunness, the UN agency's former spokesperson, hear from friends in Gaza and much more.
(2025-01-11). Gaza: Day 461 — Israeli Missiles and Shells Kill Palestinian Families. imemc.org 
On Thursday, January 9, 2025, Day 461 of its brutal and protracted military onslaught against the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military continued its genocidal bombing campaign, killing dozens of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.:…
(2025-01-11). Israeli Forces Shoot a Palestinian Near Hebron, Injure Others in Bethlehem and Nablus. imemc.org 
Israeli soldiers shot, on Friday, a Palestinian young man near Hebron and injured others in Bethlehem, in the southern West Bank, in addition to injuring others near the northern West Bank city of Nablus.
(2025-01-11). Israeli Forces Bomb a Home, Abduct 15 Palestinians, Near Jenin. imemc.org 
On Friday, Israeli forces bombed a citizen's home and abducted fifteen Palestinians, including a woman, in the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank.
(2025-01-11). Gaza: Day 461 — Israeli Missiles and Shells Kill Palestinian Families. imemc.org On Thursday, January 9, 2025, Day 461 of its brutal and protracted military onslaught against the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military continued its genocidal bombing campaign, killing dozens of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.: | 8: 39 AM…
(2025-01-11). Devoted to resistance amid Dahiyeh's ruins. electronicintifada.net Beirut suburb remains under constant Israeli surveillance.
(2025-01-11). Three Reasons To Vote Against Nomination Of Pete Hegseth For Secretary Of Defense. popularresistance.org On January 14 at 9: 30am, the Fox News commentator and Army National Guard Major Pete Hegseth is scheduled to be questioned by the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee in a confirmation hearing on President-elect Trump's nomination for him to be Secretary of Defense. | I, along with many other women and men military veterans, will be at the hearing to strongly protest Hegseth's nomination and demand that the Senate refuse to send the nomination forward for a vote of the entire Senate. | I am an unlikely protester. I served 29 years in the US Army and Army Reserves. I retired as a Colonel.
(2025-01-11). Delhi Election 2025: Polling on Feb 05, vote count on Feb 08. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) Tuesday January 07, 2025 announced February 5 to be the date of Delhi assembly elections.
(2025-01-11). Yemen's role in the Axis of Resistance. iacenter.org By Sue Harris December 31, 2024 Yemeni anti-imperialist fighters have proven so effective that the Israeli regime has now threatened to murder the leadership of the Ansarallah forces that govern most of Yemen — as it murdered leading figures of Hamas and Hezbollah. According to military analysts, so far the Israeli state has failed to locate the Yemeni leaders. Mass march in Sana'a, Yemen, protests Israel's genocidal war in Gaza, Dec. 29, 2023. (Photo: Middle East Monitor) Yemen, the poorest country in West Asia, has managed to stall sea traffic in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, making powerful Western compa…
(2025-01-11). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2025-01-11). US, UK, Israeli Attacks on Yemen Extremity of Lawbreaking: Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Foreign Ministry of Iran strongly condemned the fresh military strikes that the US, the UK and the Zionist regime have launched against Yemen as the most glaring example of lawbreaking and violation of the UN Charter.
(2025-01-11). 'Killer go home': Protesters shout at Israeli president in Nicosia. defenddemocracy.press 
Jan 9, 2024 Around 200 demonstrators are gathered near the Presidential Palace in Nicosia to protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's scheduled meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides. The crowd carries banners declaring Herzog "unwelcome" in Cyprus. Protesters chant slogans including "No to imperialist wars", "Free Palestine", "Cyprus, Palestine, solidarity", and "Long live the friendship of …
(2025-01-11). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2025-01-11). Law for Palestine Hosts Expert Webinar on ICJ Advisory Opinion. law4palestine.org Enforcing Accountability, Challenging Apartheid, and Unseating Israel from the UNGA.
(2025-01-11). Israeli strikes kill more civilians across Gaza. presstv.ir Israel is pushing ahead with its genocidal onslaught on Gaza, killing more Palestinians in its indiscriminate air and artillery strikes.
(2025-01-11). One killed, several injured in joint US, UK, Israeli strikes on Yemen. presstv.ir At least one person has been killed and nine others were wounded in the US-British-Israeli joint airstrikes across Yemen.
(2025-01-11). Humans of Gaza: Dr. Thabat Salim, young Palestinian doctor killed in line of duty. presstv.ir Dr. Thabat Salim, a 30-year-old neonatal doctor who volunteered at the al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike that leveled her home in the Nuseirat refugee camp…
(2025-01-11). Israel on 'high alert' as it braces for Yemen retaliation after US-British attack. presstv.ir A new report says the Israeli so-called security service is on high alert as fears mount over Ansaruallah launching an attack in retaliation for US-British-Israeli joint airstrikes on Yemen.
(2025-01-11). Debt cancellation in the land of Canaan in the first millennium BC. cadtm.org The year 2025 is considered by Christians to be a jubilee year under the banner of debt cancellation. To mark the occasion, the CADTM is republishing a series of articles on debt cancellation, the struggles for debt cancellation and the role of debt in political, social and geostrategic conflicts throughout history.
| Social justice, in particular in regard to the cancellation of debts that keep the poor enslaved to the rich, is a leitmotif in the history of ancient Israel.
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(2025-01-11). Israeli media report "extremely severe" security incident in Gaza, details to follow. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-11). Lebanese Army Deploys Across Southern Lebanon Amid Ongoing Israeli Enemy Ceasefire Violations. english.almanar.com.lb The Lebanese Army has initiated deployment in towns across southern Lebanon, including Al-Qouzah, Yater, Beit Lif, and the outskirts of Ramya in the Bint Jbeil district, following the withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces. Units also moved into Al-Naqoura and Al-Bayyada in the Tyre district, establishing a presence in these areas. The army announced on January …
(2025-01-11). Israeli media report 4 Zionist soldiers from the Nahal Brigade, 2 from the Netzah Yehuda Battalion, 1 from the Givati Brigade were killed in a Gaza tunnel explosion. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-11). One Year of US-UK Failure: Yemen's Resilience and Support for Gaza Challenge Aggression. english.almanar.com.lb It has now been a year since the US and UK launched their aggression against Yemen on January 12 of the previous year, aiming to secure Israeli shipping in the Red Sea. However, the operation has ended in failure. The primary goal of the US and UK's direct involvement was to deter Yemen and halt its …
(2025-01-11). Israeli media: Over 33 Israeli soldiers and officers, including 7 killed, were evacuated from Gaza today following two security incidents in the strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-11). In the fraught debate over antisemitism in Germany, Jew are just a pawn in a larger battle. haaretz.com The argument over what constitutes antisemitism in Germany is not directly connected to the security and future well-being of the Jewish and Israeli communities there. Yet Israel's government is determined to intervene…
(2025-01-11). Report: Gaza rescue services are on verge of shutting down due to IDF strikes. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF deputy chief of staff, Maj. Gen. Baram, announced that he would leave his position at the end of February ‚ñ WEST BANK: IDF detains several wanted individuals in Qabatiya ‚ñ GAZA: Report says Hamas has offered Israel to postpone resolution of Gaza deal key Issues for later stages ‚ñ YEMEN: The Israeli Air Force struck Houthi targets in northern, central Yemen, IDF says…
(2025-01-11). IDF deputy chief asks to resign: 'The war has died down'. haaretz.com IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Amir Baram says he had agreed to extend his tenure because of the war in Gaza. He now asks to leave his position, saying that the intensity of fighting has died down: 'My ability to contribute is limited'…
(2025-01-11). In the fraught debate over antisemitism in Germany, Jews are just a pawn in a larger battle. haaretz.com The argument over what constitutes antisemitism in Germany is not directly connected to the security and future well-being of the Jewish and Israeli communities there. Yet Israel's government is determined to intervene…
(2025-01-11). Top Israeli official: Mossad chief may join Gaza talks in Doha; Israel to withdraw from Lebanon if cease-fire terms kept. haaretz.com ISRAEL: A rocket that was launched from the southern Gaza Strip was intercepted, IDF says ‚ñ LEBANON: U.S. guarantees a full IDF withdrawal from Lebanon by end of month, Al Akhbar reports ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas senior official says cease-fire, hostage deal talks are 'in Israel's hands,' Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reports ‚ñ YEMEN: IDF struck Houthi targets in northern, central Yemen…
(2025-01-11). Report: Gaza emergency services on verge of shutting down due to IDF strikes. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF deputy chief of staff, Maj. Gen. Baram, announced that he would leave his position at the end of February ‚ñ WEST BANK: IDF detains several wanted individuals in Qabatiya ‚ñ GAZA: Report says Hamas has offered Israel to postpone resolution of Gaza deal key Issues for later stages ‚ñ YEMEN: The Israeli Air Force struck Houthi targets in northern, central Yemen, IDF says…
(2025-01-11). Thousands of tons of unexploded ordnance remain in Gaza. newarab.com 
There are reportedly thousands of Unnamed senior officers told Israel's Channel 12 that the Israeli army launched an investigation to determine whether unexploded devices were used to make a bomb that killed three Three soldiers were killed, and three others were injured after an im…
(2025-01-11). Gaza's Nasser Hospital on verge of closure as Israel blocks fuel. newarab.com 
A UK charity warned on Friday that Israel's Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)
(2025-01-11). Israel army says it likely killed two kibbutz residents on 7 Oct. newarab.com 
(2025-01-11). Gaza talks continue in Qatar as Israel sends Mossad chief. newarab.com 
This live blog has now ended. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on Israeli Prime Minister It was not immediately clear when David…
(2025-01-11). Released from Israeli prison, Palestinian Doctor returns to hospital. ummid.com In a show of unmatched grit, Palestinian Doctor Mahmoud Abu Shehada returned to hospital the same day he was released from the Israeli Jail following a court order.
(2025-01-11). Lancet Study: Gaza Health Ministry Undercounted Death Toll By 41%. defenddemocracy.press The study doesn't account for indirect deaths caused by the Israeli siege by Dave DeCamp January 9, 2025 A new study published in the British medical journal The Lancet found that the Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip has significantly undercounted the number of Palestinians killed by Israel's genocidal war. The study reviewed the period …
(2025-01-11). All out for January 20: Protest Against Trump's Agenda. fightbacknews.org
(2025-01-11). How Fascism Came. defenddemocracy.press America's democracy was destroyed by the two ruling parties who sold us out to corporations, militarists and billionaires. Now we pay the price. By Chris Hedges Dec 23, 2024 For over two decades, I and a handful of others — Sheldon Wolin, Noam Chomsky, Chalmers Johnson, Barbara Ehrenreich and Ralph Nader — warned that the …
(2025-01-11). What a new Lebanon might mean for Palestinians and the region. mondoweiss.net
(2025-01-11). Dr Victor Frankenstein Disavows His Monster. popularresistance.org Very few humans have had the good fortune to descend into the depths of the world's oceans. The deepest such place — 11 kilometres below sea level at its deepest point — is the Mariana Trench, which is located just north of the 607 islands of the Federated States of Micronesia in the Pacific Ocean (by comparison, Mount Everest is nearly nine kilometres above sea level). Down there, in the depths below six kilometres in what is called the hadal zone, there is no light. It is called the hadal zone after Hades, the ancient Greek god of the underworld.
(2025-01-11). Ukraine: Trump seeks profits, not 'peace'/WW commentary. workers.org 
Before the U.S. elections, incoming President Donald Trump claimed he wanted to see an end to the war in Ukraine. In fact, he bragged that he could stop the conflict "within 24 hours of taking office." (The Hill, Dec. 30) Chicago, mid-May 2012, during week of anti-NATO actions. WW PHOTO . . . |
(2025-01-11). ø'Golpe' o revolución popular en el Sahel? workers.org 
Catalinotto, redactor gerente de Mundo Obrero/Workers World, entrevistó al periodista y escritor europeo Alex Anfruns acerca de su libro Níger: øOtro golpe de Estado o Revolución panafricana? 2024, El viejo topo, Barcelona, John Catalinotto: Decidiste escribir un libro sobre los acontecimientos ocurridos en el Sahel africano en el último año . . . |
(2025-01-11). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
(2025-01-11). Massive earthquake hits China's Tibet region, scores dead. ummid.com A massive earthquake struck China's Tibet region Tuesday January 07, 2025 leaving scores dead and hundreds injured.
(2025-01-11). Opening a restaurant in the darkest of times. electronicintifada.net The Relax Café in Gaza City opened in November 2024.
(2025-01-11). Oxfam director: Conditions in Gaza "apocalyptic" electronicintifada.net
(2025-01-11). Iran Backs Sovereign Lebanon Free of Occupation: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi congratulated Joseph Aoun on his election as the president of Lebanon, saying Tehran supports Lebanon's sovereignty and stability.
(2025-01-11). Hamas accuses PA of targeting West Bank fighters. newarab.com 
(2025-01-11). The Urgent Need to Better Measure Household Debt. cadtm.org
(2025-01-11). Binding Treaty: Civil society decries corporate influence at the UN. cadtm.org
(2025-01-11). CADTM and the experience of the Greek Truth Committee on Public Debt. cadtm.org
(2025-01-11). Personal endebtment and debt forgivness in the Roman empire. cadtm.org
(2025-01-11). Democracy and Debt: Has the Link been Broken? cadtm.org The year 2025 is considered by Christians to be a jubilee year under the banner of debt cancellation. To mark the occasion, the CADTM is republishing a series of articles on debt cancellation, the struggles for debt cancellation and the role of debt in political, social and geostrategic conflicts throughout history.
| Debt Slavery — Why It Destroyed Rome, Why It Will Destroy Us Unless It's Stopped
| Book V of Aristotle's Politics describes the eternal transition of oligarchies making themselves (…) | – |
(2025-01-11). Forecast 2025: roaring or tepid? cadtm.org
(2025-01-11). IRGC Unveils Another Missile Storage Facility. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The newest underground "missile city" of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) was unveiled on Friday.
(2025-01-11). Iran, Croatia Discuss Closer Ties. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Croatia expressed their countries' determination to promote cooperation in various fields.
(2025-01-11). 'Dormant volcano': IRGC unveils new subterranean missile facility. presstv.ir The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has unveiled one of its new underground missile bases.
(2025-01-11). Brazilian beef exports are expected to hit new record in 2025. tvbrics.com 
China was the main destination for Brazilian beef exports in 2024…
(2025-01-11). Leaving a permanent record of humanity on the moon — in 100 billion pixels. aljazeera.com 'Sanctuary on the Moon' is a lunar time capsule that provides a detailed guide to life on Earth for our future selves.
(2025-01-11). Why is India courting the Taliban now? aljazeera.com Meeting between India's foreign secretary and the Taliban this week has prompted speculation.
(2025-01-11). Dozens killed in Myanmar military air attack in Rakhine State, UN says. aljazeera.com Attack on village of Kyauk Ni Maw, in Ramree island township, kills more than 40 people and destroys about 500 homes.
(2025-01-11). Jeju Air black boxes ceased recording before plane crash, South Korea says. aljazeera.com Transport ministry is investigating cause of the data loss following worst-ever aviation disaster in country's history.
(2025-01-11). Myanmar's rebels liberate territory — administrating it is the next battle. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera visits liberated area in Karen State where establishing a civil administration is the next task for fighters.
(2025-01-11). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,052. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,052nd day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-11). Second synagogue in Sydney, Australia defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti. aljazeera.com Australia has seen a series of anti-Semitic incidents in the last year, including graffiti on buildings and cars.
(2025-01-11). Thousands protest in South Korea as Yoon resists second arrest attempt. aljazeera.com Police mobilise 1,000 officers ahead of a second attempt to arrest the suspended president over his martial law decree.
(2025-01-11). Trump 2.0 can open the door for a greener world. aljazeera.com And Brazil's Lula can lead the way.
(2025-01-11). Premier League Everton appoint Moyes as manager for second time. aljazeera.com Everton appoint David Moyes for the second time as US owners conduct two-day managerial overhaul of Premier League club.
(2025-01-11). Judge Orders CPS to Come Clean on Deleted Assange Docs. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-11). Chinese Military Might vs Washington's Asymmetrical Tools of Empire. thealtworld.com China continues to strengthen its military capabilities, combining rapid growth in conventional power with readiness to counter U.S. asymmetrical strategies. | Over the past few months China has achieved several breakthroughs in terms of military power in both quantity and quality including the introduction of new aircraft, increased production rates of existing aircraft, and the launching of a new amphibious assault ship proposed as recently as 2020, demonstrating a rapid progression from drawing board to dockside all within China's already vast shipbuilding capacity. | The implications of these recent developme…
(2025-01-11). News X (India): a genuine voice of the Global South? gilbertdoctorow.com News X (India): a genuine voice of the Global South? To my surprise and pleasure, each new invitation to participate in panel discussions of breaking news on this Indian English-language global broadcaster shows the increasingly confident commitment of their producers to present a broad variety of expert views to their audience. While the News X …
(2025-01-11). Pokémon party at Mayo Clinic Children's Center brings joy, lasting memories. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org "If you excuse me — I can show you my deck," Arthur says, darting upstairs. Moments later, he returns with a stack of Pokémon cards 5 inches high. "This is Code Breaker," he explains. "It puts two of any card on top of your deck. It's handy." As he shuffles through the stack, explaining each card, it's clear that he's become something of an expert. At just 5 years old, Arthur has been battling neuroblastoma…
(2025-01-11). Angola reports 119 cholera cases, including 12 deaths. independent.co.ug 
LUANDA, Angola | Xinhua | Angola's Ministry of Health (MINSA) provided a bulletin Friday evening on the country's cholera outbreak, reporting 119 cases including 12 deaths as of 6 p.m., with 14 cases confirmed through laboratory testing and 12 samples remaining under analysis. "With the confirmation of the first case on January 7, 2025, the Ministry …
(2025-01-11). Measles hits South Karamoja districts. independent.co.ug 
Nakapiripirit, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Measles outbreak has been confirmed in three districts of Nakapiripirit, Amudat, and Nabilatuk. Measles is an airborne disease that affects mainly children aged between 6 months and 10 years old. It is spread through air and contact with an infected person. Nabilatuk district has 111 accumulative cases registered between …
(2025-01-11). Detroit Auto Show focuses on the future of EVs. america.cgtn.com 
Car enthusiasts have descended on the U.S. state of Michigan for the Detroit Auto Show. One topic of conversation is focused on the future of Electric Vehicles. Although EV sales continue to rise in China, sales of EVs in Germany have slumped, while growth in the U.S. EV market has slowed. | CGTN's Dan Williams has the story.
(2025-01-11). Panama official rejects Trump threat to take back canal control. presstv.ir China does not control the Panama Canal, and the US cannot take it back, says a Panamanian official.
(2025-01-11). China and UK hold economic-financial talks. plenglish.com Beijing, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) China and the United Kingdom resumed the Economic and Financial Dialogue on Saturday, after a six-year pause, during British Minister of Economy Rachel Reeves's visit to Beijing.
(2025-01-11). Anuncian celebraciones por el Año Nuevo Chino en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Fiesta de la Primavera es la celebración más importante para recibir el nuevo año en China y para los chinos de ultramar. En 2025 tendrá en La Habana un amplio programa de actividades.
(2025-01-11). Revival of the UN Command—a Pacific NATO—Brings the Danger of a Revitalized Korean War Closer. covertactionmagazine.com Few people know of the existence of the so-called UN Command in South Korea. Fewer still realize that it is actually an active entity. Most who do recognize it associate it with the Korean War (1950 to 1953). Described by Wikipedia as "a multinational military force established to support the Republic of Korea (ROK) during …
(2025-01-11). Mass Incarceration Arose Out of Empire Building Across North America, Carribean and Pacific. covertactionmagazine.com The United States today has by far the world's largest incarceration rate, with nearly two million people living in prisons and jails. The conditions in those facilities are often substandard, with Amnesty International criticizing the dehumanizing practice of holding prisoners in prolonged solitary confinement. Benjamin Weber's book, American Purgatory: Prison Imperialism and the Rise of …
(2025-01-11). The 2024 wildfire season in Canada: Climate catastrophe and capitalism converge. wsws.org In line with the homicidal response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, capitalist governments at all levels, dedicated to the enrichment of the corporate and financial elite no matter the social costs, have done nothing to prevent wildfires and assist those already devastated by them.
(2025-01-11). Amid Reactionary Backlash, We Must Reinvigorate Our Movement for Racial Justice. truthout.org The early days of the COVID-19 shutdown necessitated a particular stillness. In the quiet and uncertainty of the pandemic's first months, there was more time to pay attention to what was happening in the world around us, beyond the narrowing bubbles of our own personal lives. As the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery garnered media attention, people in cities across the… |
(2025-01-11). Activities of the British Army intelligence linked Mutton Crew that targeted covid-sceptics continue to be exposed. expose-news.com
(2025-01-11). Russia takes Shevchenko and causes hundreds of casualties in Ukraine. plenglish.com Moscow, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) Russian forces took the town of Shevchenko, in the self-proclaimed republic of Donetsk, on Saturday, and annihilated nearly 800 Ukrainian soldiers in one day and shot down at least 85 drones in that territory.
(2025-01-11). Jeffrey Sachs: A Comprehensive Deal for Peace in the Middle East. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-11). Holocaust Memorial Day trust slammed over Gaza omission. newarab.com 
Jewish Holocaust survivors have fiercely criticised the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) over its decision to exclude any reference to Gaza from its official invitation to the 2025 The row began when HMDT issued an official invitation for the event on January 27, which marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. | The invitation initially included a reference to "the devastating violence against Palestinian civilians in Gaza". | But the inclusion of t…
(2025-01-11). Outrage as US actress Jamie Lee Curtis likens LA fires to Gaza. newarab.com 
Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis is facing backlash for remarks she made on Thursday, comparing the Curtis made the controversial statement during a Q&A for her latest film, The Last Showgirl, alongside co-star Pamela Anderson. | "The entire Pacific Palisades looks like, you know, unfortunately Gaza or one of these war-torn countries where…
(2025-01-11). Gaza hospitals record 4,500 amputations since start of war. newarab.com 
(2025-01-11). Lancet Study: Gaza Health Ministry Undercounted Death Toll By 41%. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-11). India reaffirms ties with Cuba and Global South. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) India reaffirmed its bonds of friendship and cooperation with Cuba on the 65th anniversary of bilateral relations, and ratified its commitment to working with Cuba and the Global South nations.
(2025-01-11). Zbigniew Brzezinski: How to Justify a "Defensive War" against Iran? Transcript of Testimony to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. globalresearch.ca Editor's Note
| : | We bring to the attention of our readers the complete transcript of [the late] Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski's statement to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee [February 1, 2007, chaired by Sen.Joe Biden] , as well as the …
(2025-01-11). Zelensky supostamente chantageia Zaluzhny. globalresearch.ca A Ucrânia parece cada vez mais dividida entre as diferentes facàßàµes por trás do regime Maidan, criando uma situaàßà£o interna de crescente incerteza e instabilidade. Vladimir Zelensky está a tentar responder a esta situaàßà£o com medidas repressivas, perseguindo opositores e …
(2025-01-11). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years ago in 2003.
(2025-01-11). Grandi Manovre di Governo. globalresearch.ca Biden chiude in bellezza la sua presidenza conferendo la più alta onorificenza — la Medaglia della Libertà — a Hillary Clinton e George Soros, ossia a coloro che più si sono adoperati per far scoppiare nel cuore dell'Europa la guerra …
(2025-01-11). Oregon Healthcare Workers Launch Largest Medical Strike in State History. truthout.org Thousands of Oregon medical caregivers at Providence hospitals launched what organizers are calling the largest healthcare strike in state history Friday as they fight for improved patient care, fair wages, and better working conditions in their new contract. Around 5,000 nurses, doctors, midwives, and other healthcare professionals began their indefinite strike at 6: 00 am local time Friday… |
(2025-01-11). 2025: Working-class solidarity will determine the struggle. iacenter.org By A.A. Ware January 6, 2025 The new year on the Gregorian calendar has just begun, and many can feel a building crescendo of new, old and further abuses from the ruling class. Some on the left are approaching 2025 with trepidation due to Project 2025, a manifesto by the Heritage Foundation for the returning Trump administration. Project 2025 is a racist, misogynistic, transphobic and anti-worker agenda that promises mass arrests of immigrant and transgender workers. With intentions of intensifying legal harassment and repression against the entire left, it also promises to increase the militancy of the ruling cl…
(2025-01-11). 2024 in Africa: The growing struggle for independence. unitedworldint.com The fight for a multipolar world is an important background. In the last four years, the struggle against neo-colonialism in Africa has continued to achieve significant successes. Coup plotters? While its roots go back further, a decisive turning point occurred in 2020 when a group of anti-imperialist revolutionary officers in Mali overthrew the pro-French government, …
(2025-01-11). Russian gas transit to Europe via Ukraine ends. wsws.org The ending of Ukraine's long-standing role as transit route for Russian gas to Europe continues to exacerbate already existing tensions within Europe as the NATO proxy war heads into its third year…
(2025-01-11). London police under fire for banning pro-Palestine rally outside BBC. presstv.ir The UK's pro-Palestinian groups condemn London's MET police for banning a Palestine march.
(2025-01-11). Perú declara estado de emergencia ante intensas lluvias. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno peruano declaró este sábado el estado de emergencia en 338 distritos de 20 regiones del país, como respuesta al peligro inminente generado por las intensas lluvias que afectan diversas zonas de ese territorio. La medida pretende mitigar los efectos de las lluvias extremas, proteger a la población afectada y salvaguardar la infraestructura crítica del país.
(2025-01-11). Cuban president's visit to rebel command reported. plenglish.com Granma, Cuba, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) The TV news program "Desde la Presidencia"(From the Presidency), led by the Cuban head of State, Miguel Díaz-Canel, on Friday reported on the president's recent visit, along with 65 young people, to the General Command of the Rebel Army in La Plata.
(2025-01-11). Ballet Beyond Borders Havbana 2025 closes in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) Dancers from several countries will gather at Teatro Nacional de Cuba in this capital on Saturday in the awarding and closing gala of the Ballet Beyond Borders (BBB) Havbana 2025 event, which was organized by companies from Cuba and the United States.
(2025-01-11). Cubans recall Celia Sanchez 45 years after her death. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) Cubans are recalling the 45th death anniversary of Celia Sanchez Manduley, a transcendental figure of the Revolution, who was considered a sharp interpreter of the ideas of Fidel Castro, the historic leader of that emancipation process in this nation.
(2025-01-11). Three new exhibitions capture interest at Havana Biennial. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) Three new exhibitions at the 15th Havana Biennial can be visited on Saturday at the Hispano-American Cultural Center, the Kahlo Gallery at the Cultural House in Centro Habana municipality, and the Servando Cabrera Moreno Gallery.
(2025-01-11). Cuba bets on solidarity and peace, ambassador to Argentina states (+Photo). plenglish.com 
Buenos Aires, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) In times of hatred and war, Cuba is betting on love, solidarity and peace, Ambassador in Buenos Aires Pedro Pablo Prada said at a ceremony on the 66th anniversary of the Revolution.
(2025-01-11). Cuban trade union movement faces new challenges. plenglish.com Pinar del Río, Cuba, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) The general secretary of the Cuban Workers' Confederation (CTC), Ulises Guilarte, said in this western city on Friday that the country's trade union movement faces new challenges today prior to its 22nd Congress.
(2025-01-11). Cuba convenes congress on nonclinical biopharmaceutical development. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) The Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB) called on the global scientific community to participate in the International Congress on Biopharm Nonclinical Development, BioNCiD 2025, which will take place in Varadero beach in late May, the institution announced.
(2025-01-11). Silvio Rodríguez and Niurka González receive Family Homeland Award. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) The couple formed by singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez and his wife, flutist Niurka González, received the Family Homeland Award, granted by the Economic Society of Friends of the Country (SEAP).
(2025-01-11). Exposición reúne a artistas caribeñas en La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 ene (RHC) "La tradición se rompe pero cuesta", se titula una exposición colectiva que agrupa hoy la obra de 17 artistas caribeñas en el Edificio de Arte Universal del Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, de La Habana.
(2025-01-11). Defensa de la democracia a dos años de intento golpista en Brasil. radiohc.cu Brasilia, 11 ene (RHC) La defensa de la democracia por el presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, al cumplirse dos años de los actos golpistas del 8 de enero de 2023, destacó en Brasil en semana que termina hoy.
(2025-01-11). Corte evaluará decreto que encarga presidencia de Ecuador. radiohc.cu Quito, 11 ene (RHC) La Corte Constitucional de Ecuador analizará una demanda contra el decreto con el cual Daniel Noboa encargó la presidencia a Cynthia Gellibert, aunque los jueces negaron la suspensión provisional y hoy ella está al frente del Gobierno.
(2025-01-11). India reafirma nexos con Cuba y el Sur Global (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 ene (RHC) La India reafirma sus nexos de amistad y cooperación con Cuba en el 65 aniversario del establecimiento de sus relaciones, al tiempo que ratifica su compromiso de colaboración con nuestro país y naciones del Sur Global.
(2025-01-11). Evacuados por explosiones en provincia cubana de Holguín retornan a sus hogares. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 ene (RHC) El Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (Minfar) de Cuba informó este viernes que las personas evacuadas debido a las explosiones ocurridas en una obra militar en la provincia Holguín podrán regresar a sus hogares.
(2025-01-11). Cienfuegos terminará primera parte del ensayo clínico de vacuna contra el Neumococo 11-valente (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 11 ene (RHC) Investigadores de Cienfuegos terminarán durante el presente mes la primera parte del ensayo clínico de una vacuna contra el Neumococo 11-valente, que cerró la inclusión de 102 casos de niños lactantes en el municipio cabecera, casi todos ya con la segunda dosis y en extracciones de sangre para la seguridad inmunológica.
(2025-01-11). Cuba recuerda a heroína Celia Sánchez en aniversario 45 de su deceso. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 ene (RHC) Cuba conmemora hoy el aniversario 45 del fallecimiento de Celia Sánchez Manduley, figura trascendental de la Revolución, considerada aguda intérprete de las ideas de Fidel Castro, líder histórico de ese proceso emancipador en la isla.
(2025-01-11). En Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel luego de jornada histórica en Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 ene(RHC) Luego de una jornada inolvidable en Venezuela, el presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, retornó a Cuba al filo de la madrugada de hoy.
(2025-01-11). Cuba apuesta por la solidaridad y la paz, afirman en Argentina (+ Foto). radiohc.cu Buenos Aires, 11 ene (RHC) En tiempos de odio y guerra, Cuba apuesta hoy por el amor, la solidaridad y la paz, aseveró el embajador de esa nación en Argentina, Pedro Pablo Prada, durante una ceremonia por el aniversario 66 de la Revolución.
(2025-01-11). Los mártires y el canal. radiohc.cu Como si hiciera oídos sordos a la condena en Panamá y en otros países por sus amenazas de ejercer control sobre el Canal, el presidente electo de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, volvió a arremeter contra el uso de la vía interocéanica.
(2025-01-11). Será en Cuba Cumbre Mundial de la Juventud de la UIT. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 ene (RHC) Cuba será sede de la Cumbre Mundial de la Juventud (CMJ-25), evento organizado por la Unión Internacional de Telecomunicaciones (UIT) y el Ministerio de Comunicaciones de la República de Cuba, entre los días 11 y 13 de marzo venidero en el balneario de Varadero, 140 kilómetros al este de La Habana.
(2025-01-11). Agradecen en Cuba gesto solidario de India (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 ene (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, agradeció hoy la más reciente muestra de solidaridad del gobierno indio con el pueblo y las autoridades del país antillano.
(2025-01-11). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-01-11). How to Reclaim America's 'Democracy' From the Big Finance Oligarchy. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-11). Trump Sentenced by NY Court After SCOTUS Denies Effort to Block Court Hearing. scheerpost.com 
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(2025-01-11). The Los Angeles fire disaster and the necessity of socialist planning. defenddemocracy.press By Tom Carter Han 10, 2024 The multiple fires currently raging out of control in Los Angeles, California, represent a catastrophe of staggering proportions. Communities, the size of small cities in themselves, have been erased from the map as numerous separate fires, accelerated by high winds and dry conditions, have rapidly overwhelmed what inadequate or …
(2025-01-11). Workers Party marks second anniversary of coup attempt hailing Brazil's military and condemning socialist revolution. wsws.org If the fascists failed two years ago, they are already looking for their next and better prepared attempt under more favorable domestic and international conditions.
(2025-01-11). Los Angeles residents speak out on ongoing fire catastrophe. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site spoke to numerous workers and residents in the city, on the direct impact of the fire, as well as the connected social and political issues. We ask all our readers in the Los Angeles area to write to us about their experiences with the fires this week.
(2025-01-11). The Los Angeles fires: What must be done. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party insists that one principle—human need—must in all circumstances take precedence over the wealth and profits of the super-rich.
(2025-01-11). Liverpool FC fans reject rumoured Musk takeover — 'he'll ruin us'. leftfootforward.org Liverpool FC supporters aren't mincing their words about Elon Musk — the world's richest man — potentially taking over their club. | As Liverpool is widely considered one of the world's most left-wing football clubs, it's not surprising that fury is being vented over the prospect of a " What would Bill Shankly do? | The club's socialist co…
(2025-01-11). Park City Mountain ski patrollers' strike concludes after 2 weeks. wsws.org The 204 workers ended their strike with a $2 wage increase to the base pay to $23 an hour and an average $4 an hour wage increase for more experienced workers.
(2025-01-11). Bariatric surgery helps pastor strike the right chord. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eric Mason after surgery Eric Mason Sr. is many things — pastor, bishop, educator, nonprofit director, mentor, husband, father and grandfather — but one of the activities he enjoys most is singing. Because of his work, Eric, 55, travels a lot — both near his home in Savannah, Georgia, and beyond — preaching to different congregations and, often, leading them in song. He's even recorded three CDs. So when he noticed he couldn't hold a…
(2025-01-11). Why Does the Connecticut DMV Allow Tow Companies to Sell People's Cars? truthout.org Melissa Anderson was trying to wrestle her squirmy 2-year-old daughter into a winter coat in December 2021 when she heard the neighbors yelling outside, "She's coming right now!" Anderson immediately knew what was happening. The tow truck company that regularly roamed her Hamden, Connecticut, apartment complex was back, and it had zeroed in on her recently purchased 1998 Dodge Neon. |
(2025-01-11). NYC's Long-Awaited Congestion Pricing Plan Will Have Big Environmental Benefits. truthout.org After months — and, for some, years — of anticipation, congestion pricing is live in New York City. The controversial policy, which essentially makes it more expensive to drive into the busiest part of Manhattan, has been floated as a way to reduce traffic and raise money for the city's Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs the city's subways and buses, since the 1970s. |
(2025-01-11). More States Are Passing Laws Offering Vigilantes Cash to Report Targeted Groups. truthout.org State and city legislators across the U.S. are passing laws that offer private citizens the option to sue for cash if they catch a trans person using a bathroom aligned with their gender identity, someone providing or receiving an abortion, or a librarian offering inclusive books. The trend is already showing up in the 2025 legislative session after starting four years ago. |
(2025-01-11). International working class unity, not the USW's support for tariffs and nationalist warmongering, can defend our jobs at National Steel Car! wsws.org We know workers at National Steel car are going through a rough time right now. These massive layoffs, affecting some 1,200 workers or approximately three-quarters of our workforce, are happening at the worst possible time and are obviously causing a lot of stress.
(2025-01-11). Milei shuts down museums memorializing victims of Argentina's military dictatorship. wsws.org Argentina's fascist President Milei seeks to erase the record of torture, disappearances and murder of tens of thousands of militant workers and youth.
(2025-01-11). Australia: Labor government's NDIS overhaul excluding thousands of children from disability support. wsws.org Labor plans to slash $60 billion from disability funding over the next decade, imposing stricter eligibility criteria and cost-cutting assessment tools.
(2025-01-11). National Guard deployed to Los Angeles fire zones as anger builds over government failure to prevent disaster. wsws.org In addition to the direct threat the fires pose, the smoke produced as a result is enormously toxic and dangerous. Materials including microplastics, mercury and lead, as well as the chemicals carbon monoxide, benzene and dioxins are very common in urban fires.
(2025-01-11). Maria fails to capture the complex life and vocal tragedy of soprano Maria Callas. wsws.org The film attempts to depict the famous diva's final days in 1977.
(2025-01-11). 140 years since the Berlin Congress: The new Scramble for Africa—Part One. wsws.org The conference's proceedings, discussion and conclusions made clear that the continent's rich resources and human labour were to be exploited for profits. Its mountains, lakes, rivers, canals and coastlines were now geostrategic enclaves in the competition for world hegemony.
(2025-01-11). Galápagos Islands: a cradle of evolution slated for extinction. iacenter.org By Lyn Neeley January 9, 2025 Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa approved a resolution to let the U.S. build military bases on the Galápagos Islands, 600 miles west of Ecuador's coastline in the Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Armed Forces will arrive on Jan. 10 with ships, submarines, personnel, weapons and military equipment to control and patrol the region. The military base is exempt from paying the administrative taxes that other organizations must pay. The U.S. government agreed that the stated objectives of the contract are to secure the Galápagos, combat drug trafficking and illegal fishing and prevent violent cri…
(2025-01-11). Singapore ministers threaten legal action against media outlets, government demands 'corrections'. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-01-11). VPNs, training, and mental health workshops: How CPJ helped journalist safety in 2024. Lucy Westcott 
(2025-01-11). In India, 4 suspects arrested over killing of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar. the-independent.com
(2025-01-11). 'All hands on deck': How Watch Duty keeps up with the California wildfires. grist.org 
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(2025-01-11). Labour's destructive Net Zero ideology will soon cause power shortages and blackouts in Britain. expose-news.com The UK is at risk of blackouts due to high electricity demand and low wind power generation, with peak demand reaching nearly 48 GW. The National Grid's Future Energy Scenarios project peak …
(2025-01-11). Your Bank Despises You. expose-news.com Dr. Vernon Coleman shares his experience of being interrogated by bank staff when trying to withdraw his own money, highlighting the increasing difficulty and humiliation of banking in person. Banks are using …
(2025-01-11). Elon Musk interview with AfD chief Alice Weidel: an exercise in mutual admiration. gilbertdoctorow.com In the days immediately ahead of the chat on his social medium X that Elon Musk had scheduled with Alice Weidel, co-chairwoman of the Alternative for Germany party (AfD), Germany's leading politicians, Olaf Scholz for the Social Democrats and Friedrich Merz for the Christian Democrats, both condemned what they called Musk's 'interference' in the forthcoming …
(2025-01-11). Blocks of homes reduced to rubble in Altadena. america.cgtn.com 
Firefighters on Friday made some progress in containing the largest blazes ravaging Southern California — as the fierce winds fanning the flames settled. Officials say the death toll from the wildfires now stands at 11; a number that will probably rise. | CGTN'S Toni Waterman has this report from one of the hardest hit neighborhoods near Los Angeles.
(2025-01-11). France plans to deploy flagship carrier Charles de Gaulle to Pacific this year. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk France's naval flagship, the 261m aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, is to be deployed to the Pacific later this year, as part of an exercise codenamed "Clémenceau 25". French Naval Command Etat-Major's Commodore Jacques Mallard told a French media briefing that the main objective of the…
(2025-01-11). A Comprehensive Deal for Peace in the Middle East. defenddemocracy.press The sheer majority of people in the Middle East, and in the world, yearn for peace. Yet a violent extremist minority commits the region to endless war. By Jeffrey D. Sachs, Ehud Shapiro Jan 10, 2025 The key to peace in the Middle East is the security of all states and peoples in the region. …
(2025-01-11). As Apocalyptic Fires Torch LA, Climate Campaigners Say 'Big Oil Did This'. defenddemocracy.press "The fires in Los Angeles aren't just a tragedy, they're a crime." By Jake Johnson Jan 09, 2025 As massive wildfires continued ripping through Los Angeles on Thursday, leaving utter devastation in their wake, climate campaigners said blame for the infernos ultimately lies with the mega-profitable oil and gas giants that have spent decades knowingly …
(2025-01-11). Laos/Thailand: United Nations body petitioned over the enforced disappearance of Thai dissident. fidh.org
(2025-01-11). One Man's Calling To Educate Women, Children in Tribal Pakistan. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-11). We Are Close To Blackouts Now—But What About 2030? wattsupwiththat.com We will no doubt muddle through again, but nobody in the media seems to be pointing to the elephant in the room; the fact that demand for electricity will start to rise rapidly as we transition to heat pumps and EVs.
(2025-01-11). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org
(2025-01-11). 12 people killed in ammunition factory blast in northwest Turkey. presstv.ir A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey, killing a dozen people.
(2025-01-11). Explainer: Which advanced weapons did Iran test in 'Eqtedar 1403' drills? presstv.ir Iran showcased its weaponry this week during the three-day Eqtedar 1403 military exercises in central Iran, testing advanced air defense, missile, and radar systems.
(2025-01-11). South Koreans protest as impeached president avoids arrest. presstv.ir Thousands of South Koreans stage protests as impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol refuses to comply with a court-issued arrest warrant.
(2025-01-11). All US interests in region within Iran's reach: Army commander. presstv.ir A top Iranian commander says the Islamic Republic's Armed Forces are the undisputed power in West Asia.
(2025-01-11). 1] Reflections from some statements of Al-Allamah Ubaid Al-Jabiri. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy Al-Allamah Ubaid Ibn Abdillah Al-Jabiri, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: When the people of virtue and righteousness were faced with an adversity and an intricate matter, they would go to the senior people of knowledge to ask them and seek a …
(2025-01-11). Defamation of Salafiyyah and Land Theft- Rebuttal to Samuel and Michael. salaficentre.com 
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(2025-01-11). Virtue remains distinct even when an era is filled with corruption. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah, The Most High, said: ŸÇŸèŸÑ ŸÑŸëŸéÿß ŸäŸéÿ≥Ÿíÿ™ŸéŸàŸêŸä ÿߟџíÿÆŸéÿ®ŸêŸäÿ´Ÿè ŸàŸéÿߟÑÿ∑ŸëŸéŸäŸëŸêÿ®Ÿè ŸàŸé…
(2025-01-11). L'Indonesia nei BRICS++, un'opportunità per tutta l'ASEAN. strategic-culture.su L'ingresso dell'Indonesia nei BRICS+ segna un passo importante per l'ASEAN e per la politica estera del Paese, mentre la regione si prepara a giocare un ruolo sempre più rilevante nelle dinamiche geopolitiche ed economiche globali del XXI secolo. | Segue nostro Lo scorso 6 gennaio, il governo brasiliano, membro fondatore dei BRICS e detentore della presidenza di turno per l'anno appena iniziato, ha annunciato l'adesione dell'Indonesia co…
(2025-01-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Update adult vaccinations for a new year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Personal health is often among the top New Year's resolutions each January. Beyond diet and exercise, Dr. John Presutti, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says the start of a new year is a good calendar reminder to update adult vaccinations. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Whether it's the annual flu shot,…
(2025-01-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reset your eating habits for a new year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's officially 2025. A new year offers new beginnings and an opportunity to reset your eating habits after the holidays. Andrea Delgado, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, says it's best to eliminate what you don't need, including those party food leftovers. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 03) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2025-01-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can vitamin C keep the common cold away? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Winter is flu and cold season. Will taking in more vitamin C keep you healthier and prevent illness? Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family physician, explains more about the health benefits of vitamin C in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/uo0fL-RI3x0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Want to keep the common cold…
(2025-01-11). Mayo Clinic Q and A: How belly breathing benefits your body, mind. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is breathing from your belly beneficial? If so, can you explain why and how to do it? ANSWER: From the day you're born, you know how to breathe correctly. That means letting the diaphragm — the large, thin muscle just below the rib cage — do the work of drawing air into the lungs and letting it out. It's known as diaphragmatic or belly breathing, and it's the most efficient and effective way to…
(2025-01-11). Advances in pancreatic cancer screening. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Pancreatic cancer screening has advanced significantly in recent years. There are now research-based guidelines on screening for people at high risk of developing the disease, and researchers are collaborating to develop new screening approaches involving genetic testing and artificial intelligence (AI). "We have high-quality studies from the U.S. and Europe that show screening can detect cancer at an earlier stage and that detection leads to better overall outcomes — most notably, improved survival,"…
(2025-01-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Do you have hypothyroidism? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You've been feeling fatigued and have gained some weight. It could be just a sign that you're getting older, but there might be a chance these general symptoms are caused by hypothyroidism. Dr. Victor Bernet, a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist, says a blood test can confirm the condition, also called underactive thyroid. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/yS2OhBk-LbM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 03) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2025-01-11). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tonsil cancer: What is it and how do you prevent it. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Katherine Price talks with a patient about head and neck cancer DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My brother had lingering hoarseness and a sore throat. When he finally went to the doctor, he was diagnosed with tonsil cancer. He's in treatment, but it's been tough. Chemo makes him sick, and radiation is doing a number on his throat and salivary glands, making it hard to eat. He's on a feeding tube, but he has lost a lot of…
(2025-01-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: You're pregnant. Now what? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you are planning a pregnancy or just found out you are pregnant, you likely have many questions. Dr. Summer Allen, a family physician at Mayo Clinic who provides prenatal care and deliveries, says accessing prenatal care can look different for patients. She says a good start is working with your primary care clinician. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/0fH_4sqPAvI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2025-01-11). Beckett gets a lifesaving birthday gift. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Beckett Hoggarth Beyer At birth, Beckett Hoggarth Beyer appeared to be a healthy newborn baby boy, growing and changing like a typical infant. But when his aunt — a physician — visited their home near Fargo, North Dakota, she noticed something was not right. Beckett's stools were light in color, and his skin tone was slightly more olive-toned than expected. Beckett's parents, Tracie Hoggarth and Ron Beyer, took him to his pediatrician. Blood tests revealed…
(2025-01-11). What to do if you get a respiratory infection: A Mayo Clinic physician offers tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory infections like colds, flu and RSV are rising across the U.S. When you get sick, it's helpful to understand how to manage your symptoms effectively, especially if you're at higher risk for complications. Dr. Tina Ardon, a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic, offers tips for managing common viral illnesses and when to seek medical care. Recognizing symptoms Flu symptoms include sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, fever, body aches…
(2025-01-11). Minnesota Partnership awards four collaborative research grants for 2024. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Minnesota Partnership for Biotechnology and Medical Genomics (MNP) has announced its four research awardees for 2024. MNP is funded by the State of Minnesota and provides support for innovative research conducted by teams from the University of Minnesota (UMN) and Mayo Clinic. Totaling $3 million, this year's awards support innovative projects on cognitive aging, cardiovascular disease, cancer and pulmonary hypertension. They are: An essential role for complement signaling in microglia on…
(2025-01-11). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Pokémon party at Mayo Clinic Children's Center brings joy, lasting memories In his 5 years, Arthur has lived much of his life in the hospital because of terminal cancer. That's where he met Kevin Pike, a security ambassador at Mayo Clinic, who ignited a passion for Pokémon in Arthur. So much so that Arthur, with Kevin's help…
(2025-01-11). Mayo flags at half-staff to honor former President Jimmy Carter. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org At the direction of an executive order issued by President Joe Biden, Mayo Clinic has lowered its flags at all locations to half-staff until sunset on Jan. 30, 2025, in honor and remembrance of former President Jimmy Carter. Mayo Clinic remembers the life of former President Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at age 100. Mayo Clinic teams were privileged to connect with the American statesman during his lifetime. "We are saddened by the loss…
(2025-01-11). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. 10 Mayo Clinic research advances in 2024, spanning stem cell therapy in space to growing mini-organs At Mayo Clinic, researchers published more than 10,000 scientific papers in 2024 that are driving medical discoveries, leading to new cures for the future. Norovirus: What to know and how to avoid it If you've been bit by a stomach bug…
(2025-01-11). New study calculates autoimmune disease prevalence in U.S. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images In a new study, Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have described — for the first time — the prevalence of autoimmune diseases in the U.S. Their research, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, reports that about 15 million people are estimated to have one or more of 105 autoimmune diseases. The study also found that autoimmune diseases occur most often in women and identified the top autoimmune diseases by prevalence, sex and…
(2025-01-11). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is inflammatory bowel disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've had stomach issues my whole life, and it seems like my trips to the bathroom are becoming more frequent lately. I've heard of IBD. What is it? What are its symptoms? What can help me if I am diagnosed? ANSWER: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition that usually impacts the gastrointestinal tract. IBD is an umbrella term for either ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, which are two different conditions with similar origins and inflammatory processes…
(2025-01-11). Sudan army enters key paramilitary-held Al-Jazira state capital. newarab.com 
(2025-01-11). UK should consider letting IS members return: government lawyer. newarab.com 
The UK government should consider letting British members of the Speaking to BBC Radio 4's The World Tonight, Jonathan Hall KC said the government needs to look at the bigger picture when it comes to repatriating people and national security.
(2025-01-11). Grooming gang rhetoric may lead to attacks on Muslims: minister. newarab.com 
Inflammatory language around grooming gangs who abuse children in the UK could In 2011, media and police investigations revealed that girls had been abused and raped after being "groomed" by men who were…
(2025-01-11). Malala Yousafzai attends Muslim girls' education conference. newarab.com 
(2025-01-11). GATE 2025 Admit Card Released, Direct Link to Download. ummid.com The IIT Roorkee has released the Admit Card (Hall Ticket) of the candidates who have registered for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2025) on its official website gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
(2025-01-11). Trump wants Canada to be 51st state of U.S. ummid.com U.S. President Elect Donald Trump Monday January 6, 2025 reiterated his long-term suggestion of making Canada the 51st state of the United States.
(2025-01-11). Fact Check: Narayana Murthy's advice to young girls, boys which actually is not. ummid.com An image purportedly showing a screenshot of an article published by Hindustan Times (HT) has gone viral on social media, claiming that Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has advocated for 'limited interaction between young girls and boys for success' and discusses his alleged comments on the GenZ population.
(2025-01-11). Kerala TET November 2024 Admit Card Download Now Available. ummid.com The General Education Department, Government of Kerala (Pareeksha Bhavan) has released on its official website ktet.kerala.gov.in the link to download Hall Ticket or Admit Cards of the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (Kerala TET November 2024).
(2025-01-11). Meet Hussain Sajwani: UAE billionaire behind $20bn US Data Centre plan. ummid.com Dubai based billionaire Hussain Sajwani Tuesday January 07, 2025 announced a $20 billion investment in US data centers as U.S. President Elect Donald Trump watched standing behind him.
(2025-01-11). Watch: Xpeng Aero HT showcases 'Modular Flying Car' at CES 2025. ummid.com Chinese automobile giant, Xpeng Aero HT, showcased its 'modular flying car' at CES 2025.
(2025-01-11). CBSE CTET Dec 2024 Result Announced: Link to Check. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared on its official website cbseresults.nic.in the result of Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) held in the month of December 2024.
(2025-01-11). Henley Passport Index 2025: India Slips Further Down. ummid.com India is down three points to its passport ranking in 2024 whereas Singapore retained the most powerful passport status in the world for the 3rd consecutive year, according to the Henley Passport Ranking 2025 released today.
(2025-01-11). MHT CET 2025 (PCB and PCM) dates revised. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has revised the dates of MHT CET 2025 (PCM and PCB both) and other Entrance Tests to be held for the academic year 2025-26.
(2025-01-11). SSC CGL Tier II Exam 2024 City List Out, Admit Card on Jan 14. ummid.com The Staff Selection Commission has published on its official website 'ssc.gov.in', the Exam City details for the SSC CGL Tier II exams to be held later this year.
(2025-01-11). 04 Muslims in 119th U.S. Congress. ummid.com There are only 04 Muslims in the Christian dominated newly elected U.S. Congress or House of Representatives which opened its 119th session on January 03, 2025.
(2025-01-11). JEE Main 2025 City Intimation Slip Published. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published on the official website JEE Main 2025 'Advance Intimation for Allotment of Examination City'.
(2025-01-11). 'Undivided India' to mark IMD 150th anniversary. ummid.com The India Meteorological Department (IMD) turns 150 on January 15, 2025, and to celebrate the occasion it is organising an event or seminar titled "Undivided India" in New Delhi.
(2025-01-11). Hindu Nationalism versus Dr Ambedkar. ummid.com The BJP's anxiety to prove that Dr Ambedkar was part of Hindutva politics is a pure concoction.
(2025-01-11). Maharashtra Class 12 (HSC) 2025 Hall Ticket released. ummid.com Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) released today on its official website mahahsscboard.in the Hall Ticket (Admit Card) of the students who have registered for HSC (also known as Class XII and Class 12th HSC) 2025 exams.
(2025-01-11). Authorities confirm first human bird flu death in U.S. ummid.com The Health Authorities in the United States have confirmed the first bird flu death in the state of Louisiana.
(2025-01-11). Watch: Makkah Haram, Masjid Nabawi flooded after heavy rains. ummid.com The Grand Mosque in Makkah and Masjid Nabawi, The Prophet Mosque, in Madinah Munawwarah have been flooded after heavy rains last night.
(2025-01-11). CENSUS REPORT: 58% of Ugandans legally own land. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Census findings show that only 58 percent of Ugandans who own land have legal documents as the country grapples with escalating land conflicts. In Greater Luwero districts, several people are in a panic over rampant evictions from land. The latest case involves over 300 people settled at the disputed …
(2025-01-11). Giant killing unlikely, but third round brings romance back to FA Cup. independent.co.ug 
LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Teams from the Premier League and Championship enter the third round of the FA Cup this weekend, with several matches that see lower league teams harboring dreams of a moment of magic against top-flight teams. Although the difference between the Premier League and other divisions has clearly widened in recent …
(2025-01-11). Kasese farmers ask gov't to address price fluctuations of agricultural products. independent.co.ug 
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in Kasese district have appealed to the government to intervene in the increased price fluctuations of agricultural products, especially food items. They argue that such intervention will keep them in the practice and further attract young people to join farming activities. The farmers say that there is a …
(2025-01-11). Moroto residents donate land for construction of school, health center. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The communities of Tapac and Katikekile sub-counties in Moroto district have offered 15.5 acres of land to Tororo Cement Factory for the construction of a primary school and a health facility. Tororo Cement Factory through the Granite General Contractors Ltd currently has business projects in Karamoja, specifically in Tapac Sub …
(2025-01-11). OPINION: Making the most out of your annual leave. independent.co.ug 
OPINION | Mary Namatovu | Your annual leave is due, and you have yet to figure out what to do with it beyond the general idea that you will be taking time off from work. That right there is the problem. With an 11-month head start, you have the power to shape your annual leave into …
(2025-01-11). Residents decry poor road conditions in Kwania district. independent.co.ug 
Kwania, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Abwoc B Cell in Inomo Town Council, Kwania District, have voiced their frustration over the continued neglect of the Kwania to Kole Road, which remains in a deplorable state. The 4.5-kilometer Ogobi to Omoladyang Parish road, passing through Amambale Primary School and connecting Inomo Town Council to …
(2025-01-11). Uganda shilling falls on dollar supply shortage. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda shilling seemed to be halting the downward trend against the dollar at the close of the week, at 3,695.05 buying and 3705.05 selling, on Friday, according to the Central Bank. The shilling has been depreciating since December 19, 2024, when the dollar was quoted by the Bank of …
(2025-01-11). What is brain death? independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The death of Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya on Thursday has sparked a discussion on brain death with experts clarifying that this concept might only have been used to offer false hope and to attract unnecessary cost. In an interview with URN, Dr Erasmus Okello an Intensivist and Lecturer of …
(2025-01-11). Kitgum teachers arrested for conducting holiday lessons. independent.co.ug 
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eight teachers in Kitgum District have been arrested for conducting holiday classes. The teachers, from two schools—Horizons Nursery and Primary School Quarter and Kitgum Comprehensive College Main Campus—are accused of violating the national school calendar. Marijan Walire, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner of Kitgum, who led the operation, stated that …
(2025-01-11). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Biden's Grand Finale. levernews.com
(2025-01-11). Germany's ambassador to UK criticises pro-Brexit media, calling for youth mobility scheme to strengthen EU relations. leftfootforward.org 'It should be quite simple. But there are visible attempts to portray this as migration, or to portray it as freedom of movement.'
(2025-01-11). San Joaquin Delta College Black Student Union presents "Black Businesses unite" indybay.org The Black Student Union at San Joaquin Delta College is hosting the Black Businesses Unite event in celebration of Black History Month 2025.
(2025-01-11). President Chaos Presiding Over Hell on Earth. defenddemocracy.press Donald Trump is guaranteed to make this not only the hottest planet around but a planet of billionaires living in a new golden age (both of their wealth and of a world in flames) By Tom Engelhardt Jan 06, 2025 Honestly, as 2025 begins, isn't it finally time to reimagine American history? So, what do …
(2025-01-11). Con Mojica en La Habana. cubadebate.cu Comenta Dulce María Loynaz en sus memorias que fue una suerte de locura colectiva la que se adueñó de los habaneros durante la estancia en la ciudad del cantante mexicano José Mojica. Corría el mes de diciembre de 1931 y estaba el artista en la cúspide de la fama. La gente formaba largas filas frente a su hotel o al teatro, solo para verlo escapar rápidamente al salir, si no se escabullía antes por una puerta secreta.
(2025-01-11). Destellos de luz: La magia del contraste. cubadebate.cu Las fotografías, desprovistas de color, nos invitan a observar más allá de lo evidente, a mirar con atención esos detalles que tantas veces damos por sentados. En el negro y el blanco, la luz cobra una nueva profundidad, habla del asombro y de cómo, incluso bajo el sol más familiar, la magia puede encontrarnos si sabemos mirar.
(2025-01-11). Choque de trenes en Francia deja varias decenas de heridos. cubadebate.cu Un choque frontal este sábado entre dos trenes en la ciudad francesa de Estrasburgo dejó al menos 50 heridos. Otras 100 personas resultaron implicadas en el siniestro. Se desconocen las causas del accidente de manera oficial. Los servicios de emergencia aseguran que algunos heridos sufren "fractura de clavícula" y "esguinces en la rodilla".
(2025-01-11). Cuba recuerda a Celia Sánchez Manduley, la heroína de la sierra y el llano. cubadebate.cu La impronta y obra revolucionaria de Celia Sánchez Manduley acompañó el tributo que le rindió este sábado 11 de enero el pueblo de la capital a la heroína de la sierra y el llano en el aniversario 45 de su fallecimiento. También en Granma localidades como Manzanillo, Pilón, Bayamo y su natal Media Luna se sumaron a los homenajes.
(2025-01-11). Día del Ingeniero: Diez hitos que cambiaron la historia. cubadebate.cu La ingeniería es la columna vertebral de los avances que han moldeado la humanidad. En este Día del Ingeniero, celebremos a quienes convierten ideas en realidad y sueños en logros tangibles. Su trabajo nos inspira a construir un futuro mejor, piedra a piedra y cálculo a cálculo.
(2025-01-11). Metaverso: Un nuevo campo de batalla para los ciberataques. cubadebate.cu El metaverso, un universo digital en constante expansión, promete revolucionar la manera en que interactuamos, trabajamos y nos entretenemos. A medida que más empresas y desarrolladores invierten en esta tecnología, es probable que veamos avances significativos en los próximos años. Aunque vimos que ofrece un sinfín de oportunidades, también plantea serios desafíos en términos de ciberseguridad.
(2025-01-11). Neuralink implanta un chip cerebral a un tercer paciente. cubadebate.cu Elon Musk afirmó que su empresa Neuralink implantó un chip cerebral a un tercer paciente y que planean realizar entre 20 y 30 implantes más durante este año.
(2025-01-11). Presidente panameño considera acudir a la ONU por amenazas de Trump sobre el canal. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Panamá, José Raúl Mulino, declaró en privado que planea acudir al Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU si el presidente electo de EE. UU., Donald Trump, sigue amenazando a su país con retomar el control del canal, reporta Politico haciendo referencia al exmandatario del país, Ernesto Pérez Balladares.
(2025-01-11). La heroína que salvó a Fidel Castro y a la Revolución cubana. cubadebate.cu Quizás uno de los aspectos menos tratados, y por ello poco conocidos en la vida de Celia Sánchez Manduley, sea el papel que desarrolló en el aseguramiento de la supervivencia inicialmente de los combatientes guerrilleros y más tarde del Ejército Rebelde, al punto de ser considerada por Fidel, desde los primeros meses de la Sierra Maestra como imprescindible y por Raúl como la madrina de los guerrilleros.
(2025-01-11). América Latina y el Caribe crecerá 2.5 por ciento en 2025. cubadebate.cu Las perspectivas económicas de América Latina y el Caribe se fortalecerán en 2025 apoyadas por un gasto más robusto de los hogares y la flexibilización de las políticas monetarias; sin embargo, la región se enfrenta a importantes riesgos a la baja, como las incertidumbres políticas internas y una demanda externa más débil de lo previsto, según las perspectivas económicas de la ONU para este año.
(2025-01-11). Fallece otra persona tras accidente masivo de tránsito en Camagàºey. cubadebate.cu Suman tres los fallecidos por este lamentable accidente, ocurrido pasadas las 7: 00 p.m. de este viernes en la intersección de la circunvalación norte de Camagàºey y la carretera Central vía Occidente, al impactarse dos ómnibus por violación de la señal de Pare de uno de los conductores.