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thecanary.co (2025-11-10). US human rights record under fire after boycott of UN reviewOn November 7, the US became only the second country in history – after 'Israel' in 2013 – to skip its scheduled Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations. | | This has shocked the international human rights community and also sparked widespread criticism and concern. The move ends nearly two decades of unbroken US participation, and comes at a time when there has been growing concerns over America's human rights record.

aljazeera.com (2025-11-10). Live: Israeli air raids hit Gaza City, southern Lebanon Israeli air raids have hit the eastern areas of Gaza City today as the ceasefire enters a second month.

apnews.com (2025-11-09). Super Typhoon Fung-wong threatens the PhilippinesSuper Typhoon Fung-wong, the biggest storm to threaten the Philippines this year, started battering the country's northeastern coast ahead of landfall on Sunday, knocking down power, forcing the evacuation of nearly a million people and prompting the defense chief to warn many others to evacuate to safety from high-risk villages before it's too late.

npr.org (2025-11-08). Supreme Court temporarily blocks full SNAP benefits even as they'd started to go out Supreme Court temporarily blocks full SNAP benefits even as they'd started to go out. The Supreme Court's decision means states must, for now, revert back to the partial payments the Trump administration had earlier instructed them to distribute.

aljazeera.com (2025-11-07). US Senate votes against limiting Trump's ability to attack Venezuela Republicans in the United States Senate have voted down legislation that would have required US President Donald Trump to obtain congressional approval for any military attacks on Venezuela.

apnews.com (2025-11-09). Journalists among injured as Israeli settlers attack olive harvesters in West BankAt least 11 people were injured in an attack by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, according to Palestinian health officials. Among the wounded were journalists, medics, international activists and farmers.

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aljazeera.com (2025-11-05). Israeli army, settlers strike 2,350 times in West Bank last month: Report Israeli forces and settlers have carried out 2,350 attacks across the occupied West Bank last month in an "ongoing cycle of terror", according to the Palestinian Authority's Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission (CRRC).
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morningstaronline.co.uk (2025-11-05). US shall not pass in VenezuelaBrazilian workers are calling for internationalist brigades to defend Venezuela from US attack. The MST, which he heads, "is the largest social movement in Latin America with an estimated 1.5 million landless members organised in 23 out of 27 states."

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counterpunch.org (2025-11-11). Supporting Genocide with a Non-Profit StatusIt's worth reminding the reader that several international human rights organizations, including the United Nations have called the Israeli onslaught genocide. It's also useful to point out that several of Israel's rulers have been charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity by the International Court of Justice. One more important note would be that Israel would not be doing what it is doing without the "moral", political, military and financial support of the United States.

middleeasteye.net (2025-11-11). 'Genocide stopped only in media': Gaza endures daily bombings a month into truce Palestinians say that Israel's war continues amid daily killings, home demolitions, threatening drone broadcasts, and a ban on essential supplies

thecanary.co (2025-11-11). Shocking investigation reveals Israel's secret underground torture prisonA shocking new investigation has uncovered the existence of a secret Israeli underground prison known as 'Rakefet' (Zahrat al-Siklamin). Here, almost a hundred Palestinians from the Gaza Strip are being held in conditions described as harsh and inhumane. They live in complete isolation from daylight, deprived of adequate food, and any contact with their families or the outside world.

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morningstaronline.co.uk (2025-11-10). The goddess of small things "What changed me completely from a zionist Christian into a Palestinian supporter was that massacre," Ang said. The overseas medical teams were ordered to evacuate but Ang refused, staying behind to treat the wounded. "So I didn't leave and so began a 43-year journey with the Palestinian people," she said.

thecanary.co (2025-11-10). Ms Rachel joins New York Times boycott in support of Palestine Ms Rachel is a children's entertainer who has drawn significant criticism for speaking out on behalf of Palestinian children. While the pressure she's faced has been immense, she's remained steadfast, and now she's joined the boycott of the New York Times (NYT)

rawstory.com (2025-11-09). 'It's crazy!' Republicans turn on Mike Johnson over alleged bid to block Epstein files An Arizona Democrat who was elected to Congress in September but still hasn't been sworn into office is gaining new support from Republican lawmakers as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) faces growing scrutiny over an alleged attempt to block the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

huffpost.com (2025-11-09). Eric Swalwell Declares 'Epstein Bomb Is About To Drop'Citing talks with GOP counterparts, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) suggested that House Republicans' support for President Donald Trump in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal is collapsing.
"It's coming to an end guys," Swalwell wrote on X. "I've spoken to a lot of House Republicans this week and they've confided that Trump's movement/support is fading. As one told me, 'this Epstein bomb is about to drop and no want wants to defend a pedo-protector. It's just a matter of time.' "

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phoenixnewtimes.com (2025-11-07). Phoenix congresswoman trolls Speaker for covering up Epstein files "Republicans are holding our government hostage to force healthcare cuts and hide the Epstein files," Ansari told Phoenix New Times in a written statement. "They control all branches of government and refuse to even talk to Democrats on a path forward."

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