(2024-02-16). Why does Israel destroy hospitals? dissidentvoice.org Hospitals are prime strategic targets of Israel's military campaign in Gaza. The Nasser hospital in Rafah is the only major one still standing, along with a handful of smaller ones. All the rest have been destroyed, along with many of the patients and medical staff. Many have been slaughtered, while the helpless have been left …
(2024-02-16). Israel raids Nasser hospital in Gaza as Rafah concerns grow. newarab.com 
Israel's military called the raid on Nasser
countercurrents.org (2024-02-16). Israeli Settler Colonialism Is At An EndProfessor Ilan Pappe spoke at IHRC's annual Genocide Memorial Day in London, UK on 21st January 2024, on the need to understand that the genocide of Palestinians we are currently witnessing, as brutal as it is, is also the demise of the so-called Jewish state. We need to be ready to imagine a new world beyond it.
(2024-02-16). Headlines for February 16, 2024. democracynow.org Russian Media Reports Alexei Navalny Has Died in Prison, 5 Patients Killed as Israel Attacks Nasser Hospital, Forcing Thousands onto Streets, "A Safe Place in Gaza Is an Illusion": U.N. Says There Is No Way to Evacuate Rafah, 75% of All Journalists Killed in 2023 Died Over 3 Months of Israel's War on Gaza, Stanford Students Ends Monthslong Gaza Ceasefire Sit-In, Will Hold Talks with University Officials, NYC Trump Hush-Money Trial Set for March 25 as Verdict Expected in Trump Org. Civil Fraud Case, Fulton County DA Fani Willis Pushes Back Against Defense Lawyers on Stand, Ex-FBI Informant Charge…
(2024-02-16). Gaza: Israel storms Nasser hospital in Khan Younis. newarab.com 
counterpunch.org (2024-02-16). A Cry in the Darkness: "Please Come, Come Take Me"
But you can't escape from a tank in a small black Kia. Not a tank filled with soldiers who'd fire on a small black Kia, driving away from them. Not a tank armed with the latest explosive shells provided on an emergency order by the US government. Not a tank that would shoot at a frightened young girl. | | Six-year-old girls who like to dress up as princesses in pink gowns don't simply go missing in Gaza City these days. They don't just disappear. They are disappeared.
(2024-02-16). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 132: Israel Bombards Nasser Hospital. popularresistance.org Over four months of ruthless Israeli attacks on Gaza have left the besieged enclave, which is home to over 2 million people, decimated. More than half of its population has been crammed into Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah after Israel deemed the area a "safe zone." | However, Israel has since announced plans to conduct a ground invasion of the city, which will put hundreds of thousands of families' lives at risk. | "We will fight until complete victory and this includes a powerful action also in Rafah after we allow the civilian population to leave the battle zones," the Israeli prime minister said on X. | In…
(2024-02-16). Israeli forces escalate siege on Nasser hospital, several patients killed. peoplesdispatch.org Israeli forces stormed the besieged Nasser hospital in the city of Khan Younis, on February 16, following more than three weeks of intense bombardment and ground attacks on the hospital and the surrounding area. Thousands of displaced Palestinian civilians, patients, and medical staff are trapped inside the hospital as Israeli forces carry out their deadly raid on the hospital with intense firing and shelling in the area. | According to latest reports, the devastating raid on the Nasser hospital has resulted in the forcible evacuation of thousands of Palestinians who were taking refuge in the hospital. Israeli fo…
(2024-02-16). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 133: Israel cuts electricity to critical Nasser Hospital patients, forces staff to evacuate. mondoweiss.net 
Medicins Sans Frontiers reports "an unknown number of dead and wounded" following Israel's attack on Nasser Hospital. UNRWA says 84% of Gaza health facilities have been impacted by Israeli attacks, and 70% of civilian infrastructure has been damaged.
english.palinfo.com (2024-02-16). Israel treats Palestinian detainees in a degrading way, in defiance of international law
Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor has cited reports of crimes such as forced nudity, sexual harassment and threats of sexual torture. | | The organization has also reported receiving testimonies from newly-released female detainees who were subjected to sexual harassment, with Israeli soldiers touching their genitals and making them remove their headscarves. | | Most of the Palestinian detainees, in particular women, were held in physically and psychologically dangerous conditions. They faced relentless punishment and maltreatment throughout the duration of captivity, the newly-released Palestinian detainees report.
(2024-02-16). War on Gaza: Patients die at hospital as France warns Israel against 'catastrophic' Rafah attack. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Patients die at hospital as France warns Israel against 'catastrophic' Rafah attack | Israel's foreign minister says it is coordinating with Egypt over fears of a refugee influx into Sinai | | Palestinian patients arrive in Rafah after being forced from Nasser hospital in Khan Youni…
(2024-02-16). Israel Lays Siege to Gaza Hospital as Rafah Stares Death in the Face. electronicintifada.net
(2024-02-16). Gazans fear 'point of no return' as Israel suffocates Rafah. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). War on Gaza: Pro-Palestine protests set for second 'global day of action' over Israel's assault. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Pro-Palestine protests set for second 'global day of action' over Israel's assault | Marches are expected in 100 cities across 45 countries to protest against Rafah bombardment and to urge immediate ceasefire | | Pro-Palestinian activists and supporters wave flags, chant slogans and…
(2024-02-16). Egypt-Gaza Borders: Satellite Imagery Exposes Ongoing Wall Construction. english.almanar.com.lb 
Satellite images have revealed that Egypt is bulldozing a sizable expanse of land, concurrently with the construction of a barrier in the buffer zone between Egyptian territory and the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. The images provided by Maxar Technologies depict a significant deployment of bulldozers and construction machinery near the Egyptian-Gaza border. …
(2024-02-16). "Where Can We Go?": Terror and Panic Set In as Israel Readies to Invade Rafah. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Israeli Peace Activist Calls For Sanctions, No-Fly Zone On Israel. mintpressnews.com Israel's latest refusal to accept the Palestinian offer for a cease-fire and prisoner exchange demonstrates again that it only wants to continue the killing. Furthermore, the latest cold-blooded assault on Palestinians in Rafah — most of whom are displaced, having had to escape their homes in other parts of the Gaza Strip, presents an urgent need for the international community to intervene. The purpose of the intervention is to force Israel to comply with terms that will make it impossible for it to continue the killing. An absolute guarantee for the safety and security of Palestinians must be put in place…
truthout.org (2024-02-15). As Israel Raids Rafah, Lemkin Institute Says Biden Is "Complicit in Genocide"
The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention released a searing statement on Wednesday as Israel continued to assault Rafah, a city along the southern border of Gaza where about 1.4 million Palestinians are taking shelter. | | The institute called out the Biden administration for defunding the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), a move which the group says "risks placing the administration in the position of being an active perpetrator of genocide," and criticized Biden's "unflagging" support of Israel as it bulldozes Gaza. | | The group praised high-level State Department officials who have resigned in protest over the administration's pro-Israel policies.
(2024-02-16). American and European leaders must follow Canada's example and condemn Netanyahu's evacuation plan. pressenza.com At a press conference in Ottawa, MeÃÅlanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, said that Netanyahu's plan is "unacceptable". | Demanding Rafah civilians to evacuate the southern Gaza town to let Israeli forces carry out a military offensive is 'unacceptable' because these people have 'nowhere to go', criticizes the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, MeÃÅlanie Joly. (La Presse)"The current operation is extremely worrying and could be severely devastating for all those seeking refuge," she said at a press conference on Monday. (La Presse) | "What Prime Minister Netanyahu and h…
aa.com.tr (2024-02-15). 'Genocide without any doubt' in Gaza: UN special rapporteur
UN rapporteur Balakrishnan Rajagopal highlights claims of plans by Israel to expel Gaza's population, labeling situation as genocide and complete failure of international community. | | More than 1 million people are concentrated into Rafah, having fled from other parts of Gaza. They are lacking very seriously in the basic necessities of life, from food and water and sanitation with the threat of diseases…
(2024-02-16). No Fly Zone and More — What the International Community Must Impose on Israel Now to Stop Genocide. libya360.wordpress.com Miko Peled Israel's latest refusal to accept the Palestinian offer for a cease-fire and prisoner exchange demonstrates again that it only wants to continue the killing. Furthermore, the latest cold-blooded assault on Palestinians in Rafah — most of whom are displaced, having had to escape their homes in other parts of the Gaza Strip, presents…
(2024-02-16). Gaza: Is Egypt building safe zone for Rafah Palestinians. newarab.com 
Egyptian engineering teams have begun new construction in the city of Both the Egyptian side and Gazan sides are called Rafah [City], split by the Rafah crossing through which aid and people flow into Gaza, but is currently closed.
(2024-02-16). Philly march in solidarity with Rafah. workers.org 
Organized by the Philadelphia Palestine Coalition, over 5,000 people came out on Feb. 13, to express their outrage and disgust at the U.S./Israeli attacks on Rafah, and the threats of a full-scale invasion by Israeli Occupation Forces into southern Gaza. Demonstrators gathered at City Hall for a spirited march to . . . |
(2024-02-16). Canada, Australia, New Zealand Urge Israel Against 'Catastrophic' Assault. popularresistance.org Canada, Australia, and New Zealand issued a joint statement on 15 February expressing serious concern over Israel's planned assault on Gaza's southern city of Rafah. | "We are gravely concerned by indications that Israel is planning a ground offensive into Rafah. A military operation into Rafah would be catastrophic," the joint statement read. | "We urge the Israeli government not to go down this path. There is simply nowhere else for civilians to go," it added. | The statement comes one day after Germany and France showed their concern over the planned attack. | "One point three million people are waiting there…
(2024-02-16). Egypt building camps to host Palestinians expelled from Gaza as Israel prepares for Rafah onslaught. wsws.org The far-right Israeli government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has more or less openly been declaring for months its intention to forcibly expel the Palestinians from Gaza, a war crime under international law. Thursday's report confirms that these plans are now beeing put into practice.
(2024-02-16). Arab regimes collude with Israel's genocide and ethnic cleansing of Gaza. wsws.org Wherever the de facto concentration camps being discussed are eventually established, Egypt and the other Arab regimes involved are giving a greenlight for mass murder in Rafah.
(2024-02-16). Thousands of Protesters Gather in Sanaa in Solidarity With Gaza. telesurenglish.net On Friday, tens of thousands of Yemenis gathered in Sanaa to denounce the genocide committed by Israeli occupation forces against Palestinians in Gaza. | RELATED: | The head of the Houthi Supreme Political Council, Mahdi Al-Mashat, addressed the gathering and pledged unwavering support for the Palestinian people. | "I call on the evil trio attacking our people in Gaza and in most Islamic countries to immediately cease aggression and lift th…
(2024-02-16). Petition to Biden, Blinken: Stop enabling genocide in Gaza and attacking Yemen, Iraq and Syria! workers.org 
The SanctionsKill Campaign is asking people to sign this petition to President Joe Biden's administration and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The SanctionsKill Campaign accuses the Biden administration of being an accomplice to crimes against humanity by aiding genocide in Gaza. This is in violation of the International Court of . . . |
(2024-02-16). It is Dark Before the Dawn, but Israeli Settler Colonialism is at an End. libya360.wordpress.com Professor Ilan Pappe Professor Ilan Pappe spoke at IHRC's annual Genocide Memorial Day in London, UK on 21st January 2024, on the need to understand that the genocide of Palestinians we are currently witnessing, as brutal as it is, is also the demise of the so-called Jewish state. We need to be ready to imagine a…
(2024-02-16). Genocide: How Treacherous Arab States are Complicit with Israel. libya360.wordpress.com Mnar Adley Palestine's Arab neighbors seem to have taken a bold stance on Israel's genocide of Gaza in a public show of solidarity with Palestinians. But behind those strong words, states like Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE are quietly assisting Israel. These four nations are working together to circumvent the actions of one…
(2024-02-16). How Arab States Are Helping Israel Commit Genocide. mintpressnews.com Palestine's Arab neighbors seem to have taken a bold stance on Israel's genocide of Gaza in a public show of solidarity with Palestinians. But behind those strong words, states like Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE are quietly assisting Israel. | These four nations are working together to circumvent the actions of one of the few regional actors who are challenging Israel concretely: Yemen's Ansar Allah. In a bid to alleviate pressure on Israel from the Ansar Allah (a.k.a the Houthi) blockade of the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan have established land corridors, ensuring cargo destined for the ap…
(2024-02-16). Toward Decolonization in Palestine: An Interview with Tareq Baconi. libya360.wordpress.com Ashley Smith The struggle to free Palestine stands at a turning point. Hamas' attacks on October 7th shattered the status quo, triggering both Israel's genocidal war on Gaza and an outpouring of international solidarity with the Palestinian people and their struggle for liberation. Spectre's Ashley Smith spoke with Tareq Baconi, author of Hamas Contained, about October 7th, Israel's genocide,…
(2024-02-16). Dear Biden: Where Is Your Conscience When It Comes to the Genocide in Gaza? globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Palestinian groups call for emergency global actions against Israeli genocide. workers.org 
Palestinian organizations working together in the resistance issued the following statement Feb. 15, 2024, calling for global actions Feb. 16-18 in response to the Zionist aggression and the genocidal war against the Palestinian people. It was posted by the Resistance News Network. O our steadfast Palestinian people, O masses of . . . |
(2024-02-16). Palestine Action Target Two Companies At Once, Complicit In Israel's Genocide. popularresistance.org Palestine Action targeted two companies complicit in Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza on Wednesday 14 February — shutting down one completely and shaming the other by painting it blood-red. | First, and the group "drenched" the Manchester offices of Bank of New York (BNY) Mellon in red paint, to symbolise the bank's complicity in Palestinian bloodshed. Activists also sprayed a message calling for Elbit to be shut down: | BNY Mellon invest over £10m in Elbit Systems, Israel's largest weapons firm, Elbit Systems, which provides 85% of Israel's military drone fleet and land based equipment, as well as m…
(2024-02-16). The International Court of Justice Censures Israel for Its Genocidal War. By: Vijay Prashad. midwesternmarx.com 
On January 26, 2024, the judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) released their 29-page order that found "plausible" (paragraph 54) evidence that Israel was conducting a genocide against the Palestinians of Gaza. The court intervened in that war due to South Africa's application that Israel had violated its obligations to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (1948). South Africa came to the ICJ two months …
(2024-02-16). Health workers in Sri Lanka and Australia denounce the doxxing of Australian medical practitioners speaking out against Gaza genocide. wsws.org "Despite our diverse backgrounds, our profession is committed to upholding the sanctity of human life and promoting health for all."—Health Workers Action Committee in Sri Lanka…
(2024-02-16). Health workers prominent at Australian protests against Gaza genocide: "I'd never vote Labor again" wsws.org "They're not all that different from the Liberal Party. Labor has become a non-labour party."
(2024-02-16). Anti-Zionist Jewish activist in New Zealand speaks out against genocide in Gaza. wsws.org Rick Sahar, the son of two Holocaust survivors, spoke to the WSWS about his decision to speak out publicly against Israel's genocidal war against the people of Gaza.
(2024-02-16). ICJ to discuss legality of Israel's occupation of Palestine. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Ireland to give UNRWA 20 mln euros. newarab.com 
Ireland announced 20 million euros ($21.46 million) in support for the UNRWA, which provides healthcare, education and other services, has been pitched into crisis since Israel alleged that 12 of its 13,000 staff in Gaza were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Isr…
(2024-02-16). Ireland boosts UNRWA funding amid Gaza crisis, condemns Israeli allegations. nationofchange.org Ireland commits $21M to UNRWA, challenging the funding suspensions by other nations and criticizing Israel's disinformation campaign against the aid agency.
(2024-02-16). "In The War Of Propaganda, It Is Very Difficult To Defeat The United States"By: Caitlin Johnstone. midwesternmarx.com 
One under-appreciated moment from Tucker Carlson's recent interview with Vladimir Putin came after Putin implied that NATO powers were behind the 2022 bombing of the Nord Stream pipeline. Carlson responded by asking why Putin wouldn't present evidence of this to the world, so as to "win a propaganda victory.""In the war of propaganda it is very difficult to defeat the United States because the United States controls all the world's media and many European media," Putin re …
(2024-02-16). The Perfect Recipe For A Real Antisemitism Crisis. caitlinjohnstone.com.au If I wanted to increase antisemitism, I imagine I'd do a lot of really evil stuff under a Star of David flag while adamantly insisting that my actions are inseparable from the Jewish people and the Jewish faith.
(2024-02-16). A Dementia Patient Is President Because It Doesn't Matter Who The President Is By: Caitlin Johnstone>. midwesternmarx.com 
So it turns out the dementia symptoms Biden's supporters have long dismissed as a "stutter" are actually exactly what they look like.The special counsel assigned to investigate Joe Biden for mishandling classified documents reports that investigators "uncovered evidence that President Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified materials after his vice presidency when he was a private citizen," but concludes that "no …
(2024-02-16). NGOs demand ceasefire in Gaza and more aid for Palestinians. plenglish.com Ramallah, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) called on Friday for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a massive increase in humanitarian aid to prevent famine in the territory, which is home to more than two million Palestinians.
(2024-02-16). Peoria CP club joins coalition to demand ceasefire resolution. cpusa.org 
The Peoria club stood in solidarity with the Peoria Coalition for Palestine on Tuesday to demand a pro-ceasefire resolution from the city council. | The plan to pack city hall was successful as the city council chambers, overflow room 1, and overflow room 2 were all at maximum capacity. One of the police officers stated it had been years since they had seen that many people present at a council meeting. | An overwhelming majority were there in favor of a ceasefire. However, there was a small minority representing the Jewish Federation of Peoria that was asking the council to not put the ceasefire resolution o…
(2024-02-16). US advancing long-term plan for Palestinian state: report. newarab.com 
The proposed peace deal hinges on ensuring Hamas and Israel agree to a ceasefire deal, which has been repe…
(2024-02-16). Australian Parliament Calls for U.S. to Drop Case Against WikiLeaks' Assange Ahead of U.K. Court Hearing. democracynow.org 
Imprisoned WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to find out next week whether he has exhausted opportunities to avoid extradition to the United States, where he faces life in prison for publishing classified documents exposing U.S. war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan. A two-day hearing before the British High Court of Justice is scheduled to take place in London on Tuesday and Wednesday. He has been held in London's infamous Belmarsh Prison since 2019 awaiting his possible extradition. Jennifer Robinson, an Australian human rights attorney and legal adviser to Assange and WikiLeaks, discusses public and g…
(2024-02-16). Western "sanctions" on settlers are an empty gesture. electronicintifada.net "Unprecedented surge" in Jewish colonization of Palestinian land in West Bank.
(2024-02-16). Empty words, deadly bombs. electronicintifada.net US senator blasts Israeli "war criminals," but votes for more military aid.
(2024-02-16). How Israel's sadistic 'hunger games' target starving Gazans. newarab.com 
An investigation by Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, The New Arab's Arabic-language sister edition, documents how
(2024-02-16). Who is Bisan Owda, Gaza's voice after Motaz and Plestia. newarab.com 
Two rising female Palestinian voices, Bisan Owda and Plestia Alaqad, have emerged from Gaza, wielding storytelling to illuminate realities often unseen and unheard in the course of Israel's genocidal war on their homeland, in which Israel has While their journeys began separately, remarkable similarities bind their paths, painting a portrait of resilience, courage, and unwavering commitment to telling the story of the atrocities Gaza, drowned out by Western media pro-Israel bias. | Both Owda an…
(2024-02-16). Expert warns: Gaza faces unprecedented famine in decades as Israel tightens grip. nationofchange.org Experts alarm over the rapid deterioration of life in Gaza, citing Israel's stringent blockade as a catalyst for a famine crisis unseen in modern history.
(2024-02-16). Israelis dress as Palestinians for live-action war game set in Gaza. middleeasteye.net 
Israelis dress as Palestinians for live-action war game set in Gaza | Simulation game allows players in Tel Aviv to pretend to fight in Gaza, attracting criticism as being 'grotesque' and 'horrifying' | | Israeli army soldiers on the ground in the Gaza Strip, in a handout picture released…
(2024-02-16). American Foreign Policy Seems to Have Nowhere to Go. "The bombing of Gaza into the stone age" globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Musk's Starlink satellites approved for use in Gaza hospital. newarab.com 
The Under the deal, Starlink will support internet access at an Emirati-run field hospital in Gaza's far-southern city
(2024-02-16). War on Gaza: Israeli army chief urges soldiers to stop looting Palestinian homes. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Israeli army chief urges soldiers to stop looting Palestinian homes | Herzi Halevi's comments come after footage revealed Israeli soldiers stealing necklaces, furniture and pets | | Footage shared on social media shows Israeli soldiers setting fire to scarce food and water supplies…
(2024-02-16). Israeli drone tested in Gaza 'appears at Saudi Defence Expo'. newarab.com 
A previously classified Israeli Developed by the Israeli Ministry of Defense, the system comprises drones designed for intelligence gathering, espionage, and even assassination missions. Its centrepiece, the
(2024-02-16). How is the Proposed Ben Gurion Canal and Offshore Gas Development Tied to Israel's Gaza Invasion? libya360.wordpress.com Patrick Mazza The proposed Ben Gurion Canal would create an alternative to the Suez Canal. Its proximity to Gaza has raised questions about whether it is one of the motivations for the Israeli invasion. Credit: Wikimedia Commons. In the past several years, interest has revived in the Ben Gurion Canal, a proposed alternative to the…
(2024-02-16). "They Were So Close": Israel Kills Medics Trying to Save Dying 6-Year-Old Hind Rajab. democracynow.org 
We look at the case of Hind Rajab, the 6-year-old Palestinian girl in Gaza whose case reverberated around the world when audio of her pleading for emergency workers to save her was published online. Her body was found two weeks later alongside those of her aunt, uncle and three cousins. The bodies of two Palestine Red Crescent paramedics, also missing since they had been dispatched to rescue her, were located in their ambulance just yards away. All had been killed by Israeli fire. "She was killed alone and scared, and our rescue teams were only meters away from her," said Palestine Red Crescent Societ…
(2024-02-16). Axis of Resistance: From Donbass to Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar The resistance in Donbas and Gaza share an essential common vision: overthrowing the unipolar hegemon that has quashed their national aspirations. During my recent vertiginous journey in Donbass tracking Orthodox Christian battalions defending their land, Novorossiya, it became starkly evident that the resistance in these newly liberated Russian republics is fighting much the same battle as their counterparts in West Asia….
(2024-02-16). UN vote expected next week on Algerian resolution for Gaza. newarab.com 
Senior Western diplomatic sources expect a vote next week at the UN Security Council on
(2024-02-16). Aid agencies: Israel cannot 'offload' Gaza responsibility. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Israel tones down criticism of Vatican's Gaza remarks. newarab.com 
Israel on Thursday toned down its criticism of the Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin had said on Tuesday that Israel's military response to the Hamas militant group was disproportionate and caused "carnage". | A day later, Israel's embassy to the Holy See lashed out at Parolin's "deplorable statement" an…
(2024-02-16). Palestinians in Gaza Do Have Somewhere to Go: Their Homes in What is Now Israel. libya360.wordpress.com Sam Husseini Palestinian protesters take part in a mass protest demanding the right to return to their homeland, Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, March 30, 2018. Many professing solidarity with Palestinians — including legal experts — being slaughtered in Gaza have said they have "nowhere to go". It's not true. They do. Somewhere they actually should go. Their homes in…
(2024-02-16). Islamic Resistance in Lebanon Advances its Operations against IOF Sites. english.almanar.com.lb 
In support of the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza and in light of the Israeli aggression on the various South Lebanon villages, the Islamic Resistance continued striking the Zionist occupation sites near Lebanese borders with occupied Palestine. The Hezbollah military media has issued consecutive statements delineating the attacks and their outcomes: The first statement …
(2024-02-16). Is Lebanon the Next War After Gaza? Interview with Alwan N. Amin Eddine. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Algeria and South Africa join forces against Israel Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Egypt Builds Border Wall in Gaza to Contain Palestinians. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported that Egypt is building a large concrete wall on its border with the Gaza Strip to contain a potential influx of Palestinians fleeing Israeli bombings. | RELATED: | Egyptian authorities are enclosing a vast area of the Sinai Desert spanning over 20 square kilometers with large concrete walls near the Gaza border, the newspaper asserts, citing Egyptian officials and security…
(2024-02-16). 75% of all journalists killed across the world in 2023 were killed in Israeli war on Gaza, says CPJ. peoplesdispatch.org A report by the Committee to Protect Journalists said that 78 journalists and media workers were killed in Gaza in the first three months of Israel's war. The report added that the circumstances leading to the killing of these media professionals were difficult to ascertain due to Israel's refusal to cooperate…
(2024-02-16). Iran urges OIC to hold emergency meeting on Gaza war. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to hold an emergency meeting of the council of foreign ministers regarding the latest situation in Gaza. In a phone call with the Secretary General of the OIC Hossein Ebrahim Taha on Thursday, Amirabdollahian discussed the latest situation in …
(2024-02-16). Energy Firms Face Legal Threat Over Israeli Licences to Drill For Gas Off Gaza. expose-news.com Major energy companies awarded licences by Israel to explore for gas off Gaza's coast have been warned that they could face legal action for possible breaches of Palestinian maritime sovereignty and war pillaging. An offshore gas …
(2024-02-16). Weaponizing anti-Semitism: The gift that keeps on giving. mronline.org 
Apologists for Israel's brutality against Palestinians in Gaza are continuing to use the past persecution of Jews to neutralise criticism of Israel.
(2024-02-16). Houthis target British ship in Gulf of Aden. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Ansar Allah Houthi Military Spokesperson General Yahya Saree confirms a military operation targeting a British ship, "LYCAVITOS," in the Gulf of Aden. In his statement, Saree vowed that the Yemeni Armed Forces enforce a blockade on Israeli navigation in the Red and Arabian Seas until the Gaza siege is lifted. Earlier, the British Maritime Trade Operations Authority reported an incident east of Yemen's Aden port, with a cargo tanker suffering minor damage from an explosive shell.ÿ®Ÿäÿߟܟå ÿµÿßÿØÿ±Ÿ&arin…
(2024-02-16). Arab American Outrage Mounts Over Biden's Support for Israel Amid Gaza Carnage. jordantimes.com
(2024-02-16). Houthis: More than 400 US, UK airstrikes in Yemen since Jan. newarab.com 
Yemen's In an official statement via the Saba news agency linked to the group, the Houthi spokesperson Dhaifallah Al-Shami reported the attacks by US and UK forces as strikes continued on other areas in "The total number of American and British airstrikes, both aerial and reconn…
(2024-02-16). Jordanians form human chain to block trucks into Israel. newarab.com 
Hundreds of Jordanian protesters The protest took place near the Na'ima Bridge on the highway to the city of Irbid, northern Jordan this week, with further direct action continuing into Friday. | This route is used by trucks heading to the Sheikh Hussein Bridge, which connects the country to Israel. | The…
(2024-02-16). Democracy Now! 2024-02-16 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for February 16, 2024; "Uniquely American Hell": Kansas City Shooting Highlights Missouri's Pro-Gun Laws in "Pro-Life" State; "I Died That Day in Parkland": Shotline Uses AI-Generated Voices of Gun Victims to Call Congress; Australian Parliament Calls for U.S. to Drop Case Against WikiLeaks' Assange Ahead of U.K. Court Hearing; "They Were So Close": Israel Kills Medics Trying to Save Dying 6-Year-Old Hind Rajab | Headlines for February 16, 2024; "Uniquely American Hell": Kansas City Shooting Highlights Missouri's Pro-Gun Laws in…
(2024-02-16). US investigators probe killings of Palestinian Americans by Israel. middleeasteye.net 
US investigators probe killings of Palestinian Americans by Israel | Reports say US investigators visited the homes of two Palestinian-American teens who were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank | | A Palestinian woman cries at al-Najar hospital after the death of a loved one in I…
(2024-02-16). South Lebanon mourns civilians killed in Israeli airstrikes. newarab.com 
Residents of the southern Hezbollah and Israel have been engaged in cross-border clashes si…
(2024-02-16). Israeli media: Sirens sound in 'Kiryat Shmona' and its surroundings. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-16). Haim Bresheeth: We Are Fighting for a New Middle East Where All Can Live in Peace. libya360.wordpress.com In this extended conversation, Professor Haim Bresheeth speaks about his family history and unique upbringing and reimaging the Middle East beyond Israeli apartheid and Western hegemony. Professor Haim is a teacher at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London. An ex-Israeli Jew and ardent anti-Zionist, his most recent book is titled "An…
(2024-02-16). Israeli strikes kill 10 civilians, Hezbollah to retaliate. newarab.com 
The civilian death toll from two The Lebanese militant group
(2024-02-16). Israel scrutinised for Iron Dome failure to catch rockets. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Eyes on the South: Low intensity conflict & escalation-risk in Lebanon. By: Sammy Ismail. midwesternmarx.com 
Hezbollah fighter, on border guard duty, sitting astride a motorbike blocking the pathway of an Israeli Merkava tank that had broken through the electric fence into Lebanese territories, the photo was taken by Al-Manar correspondent Ali Sheaib, Jalet al-Mahafer, 2022 (Illustrated by: Mahdi Rtail, Al Mayadeen English) More than 100 days have passed since the Al-Aqsa Flood came crashing down on the colonial outpost of US imperialism in West Asia; the tide has been …
(2024-02-16). Imperialism and Resistance in the Red Sea. libya360.wordpress.com Jesse Harasta Jesse Harasta describes the complex dynamics of contemporary imperialism and resistance. Understanding a world system divided into Core, Semi-Periphery and Periphery is essential to the workings of global capitalism. Harasta argues that Gulf states have engaged in an active imperial re-peripheralization of the Horn of Africa. Since the beginning of the 2023 Israeli…
(2024-02-16). Detroit club members protest Big Tech's Israel investments. cpusa.org For Valentine's Day, dozens of activists and Detroit residents gathered at Grand Circus Park located downtown to demonstrate for the The demonstration aimed to highlight the relationship between the big tech m…
(2024-02-16). Netanyahu rejects world demands for permanent settlement with Palestinians. muslimmirror.com JERUSALEM : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected on Friday the international demands for a permanent settlement with Palestinians, opposing unilateral recognition of the Palestinian state. "Israel outright rejects international dictates regarding a permanent settlement with the Palestinians," Netanyahu wrote on X. "Such an arrangement will be reached only through direct negotiations between the parties, …
(2024-02-16). International Community Does Nothing to Stop Israel: Mitaki. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati denounced the ongoing Israeli aggression against southern Lebanon. | RELATED: | "While Lebanon insists on the need for regional stability and calls on all parties to refrain from escalation, we have found that Israel continues its aggression, leading us to wonder what measures the international community has taken to stop this prolonged aggression," he said during the Munich…
(2024-02-16). Vast majority of Israelis support new Lebanon invasion: poll. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Rap song attacking Bella Hadid, Dua Lipa tops Israeli charts. newarab.com 
An Israeli drill song 'Harbu Darbu' that allegedly calls for the deaths of famous Arab and Muslim women Israeli rap duo Ness Ve Stilla debuted the Hebrew-language song in November, becoming one of Israel's most streamed songs of 2023. | Since its re…
(2024-02-16). Hezbollah 'could cripple Israel's power grid in a major war'. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Marwan Barghouti transferred to solitary confinement. newarab.com 
Palestinian leader and high profile prisoner Israel's far-right National S…
(2024-02-16). Al Jazeera slams Israel over 'Hamas' charge. newarab.com 
Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera said on Thursday it rejected what it called an Israeli attempt to justify targeting its The broadcaster issued a statement after the Israeli army on Wednesday allege…
(2024-02-16). Opposition claims Israeli influence on Morocco's new gun law. newarab.com 
"The (Israelis) are building arms manufactures in Morocco, and they forced Morocco to pass a law regulating gunfire ownership for any citizen," claimed Nabila Mounib, a controversial figure of the left opposition in Morocco. | "You cannot imagine the danger of this. We should bring down the normalisation," added the MP in a recently surfaced video on social media. The video goes back to a speech Mounib…
(2024-02-16). Constituents mount pressure against US Senator Chuck Schumer, chief ally to Israel. peoplesdispatch.org 
On February 15, Pro-Palestine activists staged a day-long picket outside of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's office in midtown Manhattan. Schumer is one of the chief supporters of Israel in the US government, which itself is the single largest funder of the Zionist state. Schumer has been spearheading the effort in the Senate to pass massive military aid to Israel, and was recently behind a successful effort to pass a
(2024-02-16). Did the African Union ban Israel delegation from its summit. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Hezbollah's Nasrallah promises Israel 'will pay in blood'. newarab.com 
The speech came after a week of intensified cross-b…
(2024-02-16). Why Does Israel Destroy Hospitals? globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Israel spied on US to thwart settler sanctions: report. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). US sanctions on Israeli settlers are 'not enough'. newarab.com 
An Israeli construction firm and an Israeli settlement local government body are facing potential US sanctions after it signed a contract with one of four In early February, US President Joe Biden signed an executive order
(2024-02-16). Israel mulls '48 Palestinian military conscription: report. newarab.com 
Israel's army chief has said that Israelis from "all parts of society" should be called up for Herzi Halevi, the army chief of staff, said that the…
(2024-02-16). Israeli Settlers block main streets in Tel Aviv demanding prisoner exchange. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Hundreds of Israeli settlers stage demonstrations outside the homes of Israeli occupation ministers and Knesset members, demanding an immediate exchange transaction. Demonstrators blocked the road to the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv, urging an immediate prisoner exchange deal.üî¥üî¥üî¥ | ÿπÿßÿ¨ŸÑ…
(2024-02-16). Israel's Genocidal War After Four Months. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). In Israel, anti-war protesters face Netanyahu's iron fist. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Yemeni fishermen bleed money in Red Sea 'death trap'. newarab.com 
Hamdi Ghalib, 32, has been a fisherman for over a decade in Yemen's Al-Hodeidah province, which overlooks the Red Sea. His boat and nets are the equipment that enables him to make money to cover his six-member family's living expenses. | Hamdi tells The New Arab that fishing is dangerous today and may cost him his life. The danger has nothing to do with the rough sea or the strong wind. Instead, he fears being killed, injured, or kidnapped as the "It has bee…
(2024-02-16). SA records an increase in research and development expenditure after COVID-19. sanews.gov.za SA records an increase in research and development expenditure after COVID-19 | Gross domestic expenditure on research and development (GERD) has increased in real terms for the first time in four years. | GERD as a percentage of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached 0.62% in 2021/22, up from 0.60% in the previous year, indicating a slight improvement in research and development (R&D) intensity. | This represents a 6.9% year-on-year increase from R25.965 billion in 2020/21 to R27.756 billion in 2021/22, in terms of 2015 prices. | This is according to the latest South African National Survey of Research and Exp…
(2024-02-16). South Africa's failed infrastructure privatisation and deregulation. cadtm.org Introduction
| The South African state is commonly said to be 'failing' — not only because yet again at the end of 2023, a recession hit. An alleged fiscal crisis, in the form of a public debt to GDP ratio in excess of 70 percent (mostly due to Covid-19 revenue shrinkage), prevents the kind of institutional rescue and expansion of infrastructure and services typical of prior eras of developmental- or welfare-state construction.
| A typical articulation of the terrain of infrastructure financing (…) | – |
(2024-02-16). The Threat of All Out War: Yemen Nears the Tipping Point As US Airstrikes Intensify. mintpressnews.com 
The danger of Washington's attacks on Yemen's mainland lies not only in exposing civilians to danger but has the potential to spark retaliatory measures taken by Ansar Allah should pressure from the public and family members of victims continue to mount.
(2024-02-16). The Threat of All Out War: Yemen Nears the Tipping Point as US Airstrikes Intensify. libya360.wordpress.com Ahmed Abdulkareem In the courtyard of Yemen's famous Al Shaeb Mosque, guards of honor stood at attention accompanied by the melody of military music as the funeral ceremony of Yemeni marines killed in the latest round of U.S. and UK strikes commenced. The mourners, many of whom traveled from the countryside to attend, walked alongside…
(2024-02-16). Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dies in prison. newarab.com 
Russian opposition leader "Navalny felt bad after a walk, almost immediately losing consciousness. Medical staff arrived immediately and an ambulance team was called. Resuscitation measures were carried out which did not yield positive results. Paramedics confirmed the death…
(2024-02-16). A word like peace is faster than the bullet of war: The Seventh Newsletter (2024). mronline.org 
On 26 January, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) announced the start of a massive military exercise called Steadfast Defender 2024 that will continue until the end of May.
(2024-02-16). Belgorod attack a sign that Syrsky will harden terrorist methods. infobrics.org New Ukrainian top general expected to launch terrorist incursions against Russia's demilitarized territory.
(2024-02-16). Sayyed Nasrallah: Neither Hezbollah, the Amal Movement, nor any other participating faction on the front has discussed the imposition of a president or amendments to the quotas or political system in the current context of the ongoing battle. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-16). Sayyed Nasrallah Warns: Bloodshed in Lebanon Villages Will Be Avenged in Blood. english.almanar.com.lb 
Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah warned today that the enemy will pay the price in blood for the civilian deaths in Nabatiyeh and Al-Suwanah, emphasizing that targeting civilians will not go unanswered, citing the resistance's missile strikes on Kiryat Shmona as a preliminary response. Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah made these statements in a televised speech …
(2024-02-16). Beware of big bad Russian space nukes! infobrics.org House Speaker Mike Johnson played the role of a "good cop" and stated there was "no need for public alarm", while Turner kept his role as a "bad cop", calling on President Joe Biden to "declassify information about a serious national security threat".
(2024-02-16). Beijing launches helicopter tours to the Great Wall of China. tvbrics.com 
Tourists can choose from three routes‚Å…
(2024-02-16). Shenyang Joins Battle of Chinese Cities for Russian Seafood Trade. infobrics.org With an expanded U.S. ban on Russian seafood coming into effect that now includes products processed in third countries, Russian exporters are increasingly pivoting to China…
(2024-02-16). The UAE's BRICS Membership: A Growing Role for the Global South. infobrics.org Our world is not static; the year 2023 witnessed heightened interest in the role of the Global South in shaping the international order…
(2024-02-16). BRICS Will End U.S. Dollar Dominance, Says Wall Street. infobrics.org The BRICS bloc is looking to put an end to the U.S. dollar's global reserve currency status. BRICS wants to put their local currencies ahead of the U.S. dollar to settle cross-border transactions…
(2024-02-16). Westerners more afraid of migrants and radical Islam than Russia, finds poll. infobrics.org Trump's son questions validity of "Russian threat" after US warning to Congress.
(2024-02-16). Iraq War: How the U.S. Contaminated Iraq with Depleted Uranium. globalresearch.ca The following text was presented to the Kuala Lumpur International Conference to Criminalise War, Putra World Trade Centre, 28-31 October 2009. | For more than three decades [since 1991], the United States of America and the United Kingdom have been waging …
(2024-02-16). Costa Rica at coordinators' meeting in preparation for CELAC Summit. plenglish.com San José, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Costa Rica proposed to discuss migration and food security at the preparatory meeting in Mexico for the 8th CELAC Summit to be held on March 1 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Foreign Ministry informed.
(2024-02-16). Dr. Manuel Pardo encourages to multiply solidarity with Cuba. plenglish.com David, Panama, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Dr. Manuel Pardo, coordinator of the provincial chapter of solidarity with Cuba in the Panamanian province of Chiriqui, on Friday urged to multiply such a movement in other social sectors.
(2024-02-16). European governments demand massive arms buildup after Trump's threats to withdraw support for NATO members. wsws.org The European powers have responded to Donald Trump's threats against NATO members who fail to spend enough on rearmament with a veritable war hysteria.
(2024-02-16). Egypt currency crisis: Nigerian migrants fear detention. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Human rights groups slam Rishi Sunak's push to deport migrants to Rwanda. peoplesdispatch.org To prevent legal challenges to the UK deal to relocate illegal immigrants to Rwanda, the Tory government has been pushing the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill…
(2024-02-16). Hainan expands visa-free entry categories. ecns.cn The reasons for applying for visa-free entry to China's Hainan province have been expanded for nationals of several countries, China's National Immigration Administration announced on Friday.
(2024-02-16). The AFL-CIO Can Be Reformed, Locally And From The Bottom-Up! popularresistance.org Changing the leadership, structure, or functioning of any U.S. labor organization is no easy task. Activists and experts have long argued about whether dysfunctional unions are best reformed from the top-down, bottom-up, or some mix of the two approaches. | For the past 65 years, the main locus of union democracy and reform struggles in the U.S. has been local unions, which hold leadership elections every three years and are closest to the membership. Thousands of rank-and-file workers have campaigned for more militant unionism by running for and winning local office. | Some have had the backing of national netwo…
(2024-02-16). Resistance groups denounce U.S. attacks on Iraqi resistance. workers.org 
The following statements were posted on Resistance News Network in response to the U.S. attacks on the Iraqi resistance Feb. 7, 2024. Popular Front Central Media Department The U.S. is the main sponsor of organized terrorism in the world. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine condemned with the . . . |
(2024-02-16). Daily Worker 1926: Striking fur workers first to win 40-hour, 5-day workweek. peoplesworld.org 
This article is part of the People's World 100th Anniversary Series. On Feb. 16, 1926, a massive strike of fur and leather workers in New York—mostly women—began in New York. At the head of the strike was famed Communist Ben Gold, leader of the Fur and Leather Workers Union. After spending weeks on the picket line …
(2024-02-16). Sri Lankan president calls on parliamentary opposition to assist his government impose IMF austerity. wsws.org Wickremesinghe's appeals to opposition parties is a call for unity to suppress the growing opposition of workers, youth and rural poor against his government's increasingly vicious attacks on social and democratic rights.
(2024-02-16). Stellantis made $20 billion in 2023, as media reports temps will get no profit-sharing checks under UAW deal. wsws.org The record profits reported by Stellantis come straight off the backs of workers, who have been greeeted by a wave of layoffs in 2024.
(2024-02-16). Layoffs continue at UPS, as Teamsters maintain guilty silence. wsws.org More than 100 workers are being laid off in Connecticut, while thousands more are being impacted by the shift towards automated facilities.
(2024-02-16). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: Bihar public school contract teachers oppose mandatory competency examination; Thousands of Bangladeshi food and beverage factory workers demand higher wages; Qantas pilots in Western Australia hold six-day strike over low pay; BHP iron ore train drivers strike in WA for improved conditions…
(2024-02-16). Stellantis made $20 billion in 2023, as media reports temps will get no profit-sharing checks under UAW deal. wsws.org The record profits come off the backs of workers who have been greeted by a wave of mass firings and layoffs in 2024.
(2024-02-16). Over 1B children globally missing out on basic social protection. plenglish.com United Nations, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Globally, 1.4 billion children aged 0-15 lack any form of social protection, leaving them vulnerable to disease, poor nutrition and poverty, according to new data released today by the International Labor Organization (ILO), Save the Children and UNICEF.
(2024-02-16). Interview with Michael D. Yates on Labor—Organization, Negotiation, and Education (Parts 3 -4). mronline.org 
Begin by Asking Questions about One's Own Life Circumstances.
(2024-02-16). Pilots Got Their Payday; Now Flight Attendants Push For Higher Wages. popularresistance.org Airline pilots won pay raises worth billions of dollars in new labor deals last year. Flight attendants are now pushing for similar improvements. | Flight attendants from United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and others picketed Tuesday at dozens of airports around the U.S., demanding higher wages and a better quality of life. | "We have been in a period of austerity for 20 years, and it's time the industry paid up," said Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, which represents cabin crews at United, Spirit, Frontier and others. | The demonstrations ma…
(2024-02-16). Forget Elections. Build Your Union. inthesetimes.com
(2024-02-16). Argentine Government is blamed for Wage Council's failure. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The leader of the General Confederation of Labor (CGT) Héctor Daer accused the Argentine government and business people of the failure of negotiations on the Minimum, Vital and Mobile Wage Council.
(2024-02-16). On Verdi: Lufthansa's "house union" wsws.org In the current contract negotiations with Lufthansa, the warning strikes organised by Verdi have been organized to "blow off steam" to provide space for their collaboration with management to continue undisturbed.
(2024-02-16). UK Conservatives suffer double election defeat to Labour. newarab.com 
Britain's ruling The losses capped a dire week for the UK leader, struggling to revive support for his be…
(2024-02-16). A new wave of land grabs strikes Tanzania. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Barcelona eyeing Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli. albawaba.com Barcelona have set their sights on Arsenal attacker Gabriel Martinelli, according to Mundo Deportivo.The Catalan giants are looking for a new striker with specific traits and believe the Brazil international fits the bill.Barca understand they must sell first if they were to submit an accptable offer for the Arsenal star.He has seven goals and three assists in 28 appearances this season so far.The 22-year-old's deal with the Gunners runs to 2027.
(2024-02-16). US Launches Airstrike in Somalia, Says Two al-Shabaab Killed. news.antiwar.com The US military announced on Wednesday that it launched an airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on February 9 in support of the US-backed Mogadishu-based government. US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said the strike was launched in the vicinity of Yaq Dabel in Jubala, Somalia's southernmost province. The attack marks the first known US airstrike in Somalia …
(2024-02-16). DC's 2024 Crime Bill Is More War On The Black Working Class. popularresistance.org The "Secure DC" Omnibus bill is the latest attempt by DC's local government to impose law and order, while ignoring the root issues that lead to street-level crime and advancing the war against the Black working class. After passing unanimously by the DC Council's Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, the new crime bill was voted on and unanimously passed on February 6, 2024, by the full council. Pan-African Community Action (PACA) contends that Black people in the U.S are a domestic colony, an internal colony that is enforced by a massive police presence meant to control and keep us exploited for our lab…
(2024-02-16). US Conducted Cyberattack on Alleged Iranian Spy Ship. news.antiwar.com The US recently conducted a cyberattack against an alleged Iranian spy ship that has been operating near Djibouti, NBC News reported Thursday, citing US officials. One US official identified the ship as the MV Behshad, which is registered as a cargo ship in Iran. The US claims the Behshad is used to provide intelligence to …
(2024-02-16). Petro condemns "institutional rupture" and attacks on Colombian democracy by the right-wing. peoplesdispatch.org The delay in the election of the Attorney General at the center of the ongoing tensions with the right, was highlighted by the United Nations Human Rights office and IACHR…
(2024-02-16). Pakistan election aftermath: Coalition government, economic challenges, and the struggle for substantive solutions. peoplesdispatch.org Pakistan's recent elections led to a PML-N and PPP coalition, overshadowed by economic challenges and a focus on personalities. However, the overarching question persists: can these parties provide a substantial alternative for the people?
(2024-02-16). Camilo Torres Restrepo: Priest, revolutionary, and guerrilla fighter. peoplesdispatch.org 
Priest, intellectual, revolutionary and guerrilla fighter, Camilo Torres Restrepo is, along with Jorge Eliécer Gaitán, one of the most important figures in Colombian history. His commitment to popular and revolutionary causes has made him a symbol of social movements in Latin America and the world. | He was born in Bogota on February 3, 1929, into a privileged family of Bogotá belonging to the Colombian elites. After a brief semester in which he tried to study law at the national university, he withdrew to become a Catholic priest, thanks to the influence of some Dominican priests he met through his girlfriend's…
(2024-02-16). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
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(2024-02-16). Greek Farmers Continue Their Protest. popularresistance.org The protesting farmers in Greece decided to continue their agitations across the country with demands such as duty-free agricultural diesel, reduced electricity costs, and subsidies on supplies and animal feed, as negotiations with the government on February 13 yielded no results. A week-long protest, including rallies and blockades in major motorways across Greece, forced the New Democracy (ND) government to call the farmers' groups for negotiations on Tuesday. | The farmer's unions rejected the meager concessions on electricity prices offered by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. They demanded effective measur…
(2024-02-16). What's At Stake If The US OK's Building This Gas Pipeline To Mexico. popularresistance.org In a rural area of West Texas, near the Mexico border, a cluster of geothermal springs once served as an oasis to the Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe of Texas. Carpeted in grasses and shrubs, the land is home to rare aoudad sheep, deer, wild cats, and bobwhite quail. The muted tans and greens in the small valley and surrounding exposed rock mountains quiet the mind. | The pristine site is in the proposed pathway of the 48-inch-diameter Saguaro Connector Pipeline, which would send natural gas produced in Texas's Permian Basin 155 miles west, across the U.S.-Mexico border, to a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility i…
(2024-02-16). The AFL-CIO Can Be Reformed, Locally And From The Bottom-Up! popularresistance.org
(2024-02-16). Forget Elections; Build Your Union. popularresistance.org It's a presidential election year. Are you happy? Excited? Ha. Of course not. Election years in America are fueled far more by fear and loathing than by any sense of genuine inspiration. For many of us, political news inspires a vague sense of disgust and a desire to tune it all out. The more politically engaged you are, the more you understand the awful stakes if the other side wins, and the more you fill with dread. Most of the time, the majestic American democratic project is an exercise in manipulative rhetoric, fearmongering, and, at best, a choice of Lesser Evils. | Much of this is hardwired into our inflex…
(2024-02-16). Defusing The Derivatives Time Bomb: Some Proposed Solutions. popularresistance.org This is a sequel to a Jan. 15 article titled "Casino Capitalism and the Derivatives Market: Time for Another 'Lehman Moment'?", discussing the threat of a 2024 "black swan" event that could pop the derivatives bubble. That bubble is now over ten times the GDP of the world and is so interconnected and fragile that an unanticipated crisis could trigger the collapse not just of the bubble but of the economy. To avoid that result, in the event of the bankruptcy of a major financial institution, derivative claimants are put first in line to grab the assets — not just the deposits of customers but their stocks an…
(2024-02-16). The British Economy Struggles while Billions of Pounds of Military Aid Are Funnelled to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Russia denounces weapons supply to Kiev. plenglish.com "The European Union trusts in the transfer of even longer-range weapons to Ukraine so that they can reach the heart of Russia," Lavrov stressed in Ukraine's Lost Decade conference at the Russia Today press center. | According to the Russian foreign minister, the negotiations on the end of the conflict are becoming more distant, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "must first cancel the decree that bans the talks." | The top diplomat recalled that the Russian leaders have repeatedly signaled to be open to negotiations with the Kiev Government on this situation. He also assured that"the west only intends to…
(2024-02-16). Tucker Carlson mocks US amid visiting Russia's affordable, clean Moscow grocery store. albawaba.com Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host and outspoken defender of Vladimir Putin, has sparked controversy with his latest video from Moscow, where he is reportedly preparing to interview the Russian president.In the video, Carlson claims that he was "radicalized" by visiting a grocery store in Moscow and finding low prices and abundant food, despite the US sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine."We've been told sanctions on Russia have had a devastating effect on its economy. We visited a grocery store in Moscow and found a very different situation," Carlson says in the video, which he posted on his X…
(2024-02-16). House Intelligence Committee chair sparks uproar over Russian "space weapons" wsws.org It is not clear whether Republican Mike Turner intended to pressure House Republicans to approve $60 billion in new spending on the war against Russia in Ukraine, or simply to stoke public fears like last year's "China balloon" scare.
(2024-02-16). Ecuador News Round-Up No. 11: Noboa Looks to Fund his "War on Drugs" as Tensions with Russia Rise. cepr.net Ecuador's Security Situation After the Declaration of Internal Armed Conflict On January 9, following a night of intense criminal violence, President Noboa declared Ecuador to be in a state of "internal armed conflict" and authorized the armed forces to use deadly force against a list of 22 gangs labeled as "terrorist organizations." In spite of …
(2024-02-16). Acosta Danza Company to present "Eclectic Cuban" in Germany (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Berlin, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Acosta Danza, under the general direction of first dancer Carlos Acosta, will present the show "Eclectic Cuban" on February 17 and 18 at the Bonn Theater in Germany, the company announced today.
(2024-02-16). 210 defendants cite Trump's call as motive for capitol attack. nationofchange.org Uncover how 210 January 6 defendants attribute their actions to Trump's incitement, revealing deep links between his rhetoric and the Capitol attack.
(2024-02-16). Donald Trump spends more time in court than campaigning. plenglish.com Washington, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Former President Donald Trump closes, with today's ruling in the civil trial for fraud in New York, a week devoting more time to his defense lawyers than to his election campaign.
(2024-02-16). Canada: Class action lawsuit launched to bring justice to small businesses in Alberta that were forced to obey covid lockdowns. expose-news.com
(2024-02-16). Available for Distro! Order Your "How to Get Ready for a Demonstration" Zines! itsgoingdown.org 
Announcing a new title for distro pertaining to tips and advice on getting ready for successful demonstrations. In a random act of late night spontaneity, the hardworking humans and felines of Blackbird Publishing and Distribution decided to print 3,000 full color, 20-page booklets of the recently posted, "How to Get Ready for a Demonstration: Tips…
(2024-02-16). DA Fani Willis' relationship with Trump prosecutor Nathan Wade started years ago. albawaba.com
(2024-02-16). Hamas chief met deposed Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan. newarab.com 
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh met with deposed Fatah movement leader Mohammed Dahlan, a senior member of But Mohammad Nazzal told Alaraby TV on Friday that he would not reveal details of the meeting, as he called for general Palestinian elections once the He said Hamas was not in favour of a political rupture, adding that the group will not close its doors to direct talks with a…
(2024-02-16). Why the Marshall Plan ? cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-16). Palestinian Factions To Seek Reconciliation in Russian Meeting. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Russia announced a reconciliation meeting in Moscow between the main Palestinian factions, from the secular Fatah party to the Islamist movement Hamas. | RELATED: | "We have invited all Palestinian representatives, all political forces… There will be 12 to 14 organizations," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said, adding that the meeting will take place between February 29 and March 1-2. | Bogdanov emphasi…
(2024-02-16). LIVE: 10 Things They WON'T Tell You About The Mass Shooting (& much more). rumble.com
(2024-02-16). Hungary expresses interest in developing relations with China. plenglish.com Budapest, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The principle of mutual respect is disappearing from the international sphere; it remains the core of relations between Hungary and China, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán affirmed on Friday.
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(2024-02-16). How Canada benefits from instability in Ecuador. mronline.org 
Ottawa appears largely unconcerned by Ecuador's social and institutional decay.
(2024-02-16). Journalism is in danger—be part of the rescue. peoplesworld.org 
According to news reports, 2023 was the worst year for journalism since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. Nearly 3,000 journalism jobs were slashed last year, with more to follow in 2024. Despite a number of large corporate outlets being owned by billionaires like Jeff Bezos (The Washington Post), John Henry (The Boston Globe), and …
(2024-02-16). Herbert Matthews' great interview, sixty-six years later. mronline.org 
"Without the press, Fidel Castro would be no more than an outlaw… isolated and ineffective," said Herbert Matthews, who, as a profound connoisseur of Cuban and Latin American affairs, suspected that behind the iron censorship ordered by Batista in Cuba, there was a well-kept secret that was waiting to be told.
(2024-02-16). Egypt's Menkaure Pyramid restoration rejected by commitee. newarab.com 
A heated debate over a restoration project of Egypt's Pharaonic Menkaure Pyramid was finally resolved on Thursday after an official committee An official review committee — led by renowned Egyptologist and former minister of antiquities
(2024-02-16). Uruguayan government signs statement on Venezuela. plenglish.com The local Ministry of Foreign Affairs published the text on social media, expressing concern over the detention of dissident Rocío San Miguel and called for her release and the dismissal of the charges. | San Miguel was arrested when she was about to leave her country. | According to the Government of Caracas, she is being investigated for her participation in destabilizing actions. | The statement also rejected Venezuela's decision to close the Technical Advisory Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. | The Venezuelan Government described the role of this UN agency as inappropriate.
(2024-02-16). Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth, Bad Bunny are Met Gala 2024 co-chairs. albawaba.com
(2024-02-16). Universidad cubana extiende vínculos en Europa. radiohc.cu Camagàºey, 16 feb (RHC) Las huellas del Congreso Internacional de Educación Superior Universidad 2024 sintetizan las intenciones de expandir los lazos académicos de la Universidad de Camagàºey (UC) en Europa, con la firma de un convenio de cooperación con el Centro de Cooperación Internacional en Investigación Agronómica para el desarrollo (CIRAD), de Francia.
(2024-02-16). Eyes on the South: Low intensity conflict & escalation-risk in Lebanon By: Sammy Ismail. midwesternmarx.com 
To analyze and contextualize the burgeoning war in south Lebanon, this paper borrows the theoretical concepts of Galtung's conflict theory and reviews Amal Saad's recent article on The Guardian. More than 100 days have passed since the Al-Aqsa Flood came crashing down on the colonial outpost of US imperialism in West Asia; the tide has been only gaining momentum since. The war quickly spilled over beyond the territories of Occupied Palestine to include south …
(2024-02-16). Part 1] Questions & answers on China as a major creditor power by Éric Toussaint. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Australia: When Scott Morrison Met Nemesis. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-02-16). Greek Parliament Passes Bill on Same-Sex Marriage. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Greece's parliament approved a landmark bill allowing same-sex civil marriage, granting same-sex couples the right to wed and adopt children. | RELATED: | A majority of 176 lawmakers in the 300-seat parliament voted in favor of the bill, entitled "Equality in Civil Marriage." A total of 254 participated in the roll call vote. | "We are here to deal with an existing social reality together, with responsibility, putting an end to a…
(2024-02-16). US lawmakers pass anti-Assad Syria Anti-Normalisation Act. newarab.com 
The US House of Representatives passed The Assad Anti-Normalisation Act was adopted with 389 votes in favour and 32 against, which means it will now move to the Senate for another vote. If adopted, it will need to be signed by President Joe Biden before becoming law. | "As a humanitarian organization that has worked on this bill since the inception of its idea, we are proud to see legislation that holds the Assa…
(2024-02-16). Was Kanye West kicked out of the Super Bowl by Taylor Swift. albawaba.com A rumor that Taylor Swift had Kanye West removed from the Super Bowl after he bought a ticket in front of her suite has been denied by West's representative.The rumor originated from a podcast episode of I Am Athlete's Paper Route, where former NFL player Brandon Marshall claimed that West deliberately sat in front of Swift's booth to get attention from the cameras. Swift was reportedly cheering for her boyfriend Travis Kelce, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs.Kanye West overtakes Taylor Swift as the top artist globally on Spotify
(2024-02-16). Iraq to officially investigate UNDP bribery allegations. newarab.com 
The Iraqi Integrity Commission has launched an investigation into corruption allegations linked to the UN's work in Iraq, following accusations of bribery published earlier this month by British newspaper The announcement was made on the Commission's official Facebook The Guardian report alleged UN empl…
(2024-02-16). MENA Sports Wrap: Saudi racks up a major snooker tournament. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia is centre stage for this week's MENA sports wrap, with an inside look into life for foreign Saudi Pro League footballers and the announcement of a new major snooker tournament in Riyadh. | The Kingdom to host 'quadruple' crown event. | Saudi Arabia will host the world's "fourth masters" this year after signing a ten-year deal with the World Snooker Tour (WTA), as the kingdom looks to build on a foray into the sport with another The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters will be t…
(2024-02-16). War Emerging Increasingly as Existential Threat. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Azerbaijani president approves new cabinet's composition. plenglish.com Baku, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, on Friday approved the composition of the new government, as indicated by the order of the head of State published on the Presidency's website.
(2024-02-16). Cuba to hold National Craft Festival. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban province of Matanzas will host the 3rd National Crafts Festival from March 17 to 19 to promote the creative arts in the country.
(2024-02-16). Ecuador announces that Russia lifted veto on banana exporters. plenglish.com The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility, Gabriela Sommerfeld, spoke on the X platform about the "good news" for the productive sector and stressed that "permanent dialogue and coordinated work bring results". | In a video shared by the Foreign Ministry, the Ecuadorian ambassador in Moscow, Juan Fernando Holguin, thanked the authorities of the Eurasian country for handling the issue from a technical point of view. | On February 2, Russia stopped the purchase of Ecuadorian bananas from five companies on the grounds of the systematic detection of the so-called humpback fly in the fruit, a pest considered…
(2024-02-16). Pro-Palestine groups file charges against German politician. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Panamanian reports exodos of students from private to public sector. plenglish.com Panama, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Reports from Panama's Ministry of Education (Meduca) confirm the growing exodus of students from private schools to the public sector, mainly due to economic factors.
(2024-02-16). Here's how they are forcing us to stay prisoners in our homes. expose-news.com In his 2023 book 'They want your money and your life', Dr. Vernon Coleman offers an in-depth analysis of the economic and social chaos which now faces every nation and every citizen. …
(2024-02-16). CARTOONS: Barnaby's on a roll. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-16). Haldwani Violence: Result of escalating communal tensions in Uttarakhand, reveals fact-finding report" muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror A fact-finding team, comprising members of the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), Karawan-e-Mohabbat, and civil rights activist Zahid Qadri, visited Haldwani on February 14, 2024, to investigate the recent violence that erupted in the region. The team's preliminary findings, based on extensive discussions with members of civil society, journalists, writers, …
(2024-02-16). Pro-Palestine activists send Nancy Pelosi a special delivery. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Meet the man who single-handedly destroyed NAB's reputation. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-16). Cuba's fuel shortage. america.cgtn.com 
For the past three years, Cubans have endured an economic crisis that includes a lack of electricity and fuel shortages. It's been particularly tough in the last few of months with frequent power outages that have had an economic impact on much of the population. | CGTN's Luis Chirino reports on the energy shortage in the Caribbean nation.
(2024-02-16). Lunar New Year at the 'Happiest Place on Earth'. america.cgtn.com 
Chinese New Year celebrations continue throughout the month of February in many theme parks across the United States. Among the most popular celebrations is the Mulan New Year's parade in Disneyland Adventure Park in Southern California. | CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan visited the festivities in Anaheim.
(2024-02-16). SADR's ambassador in Bolivia highlights visit of president to Ireland. plenglish.com La Paz, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The ambassador of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) in Bolivia, Ahmed Salem Mohamed Ahmed, described as important the visit of the president of his country, Brahim Ghali, to Ireland.
(2024-02-16). SpaceX launches private moon lander, making history. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — In a mission, dubbed IM-1, that might become a first in history if succeeded, SpaceX takes off Odysseus, a private moon lander built by Intuitive Machines, on a Falcon 9 rocket launching from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.Odysseus is set to land close to the moon's south pole on Feb. 22, making it the first private spacecraft to reach the moon's surface, after a failed mission by United Launch Alliance to launch Astrobotic's Peregrine Moon lander attempting to set the same record, and a national achievement for the United States as first touchdown on the moon since NASA's Apollo 17 missi…
(2024-02-16). British Prime Minister Confronted Over COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries on Live Television. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Kuwait's National Assembly dissolved over constitutional violations. albawaba.com ALBAWABA-: Kuwait's Amiri decree dissolves the National Assembly due to constitutional breaches, as reported by Kuwait News Agency.Notably, the current National Assembly members were elected on June 6, 2023, commencing their session on June 20, 2023, six months before the passing of the late Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf AlAhmed AlSubah, who died on December 16, 2023. The new Emir, Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, was formally sworn in before parliament on December 20, 2023, marking the beginning of his rule over the affluent Gulf monarchy.ÿπÿßÿ¨ŸÑ | ŸàŸ&Eac…
(2024-02-16). Sayyed Nasrallah: All military and logistical support is directed towards Hamas and the Palestinian resistance, symbolizing the fronts of the resistance axis. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-16). US anti-boycott act raises free speech concerns. newarab.com 
This week, an anti-boycott act passed by a voice vote in US Congress is raising concerns among followers of the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, as well as free speech advocates over the potential for restrictions on political expression. |
(2024-02-16). Why the US Is Reimposing Sanctions on Venezuela. dissidentvoice.org Even the US business magazine Forbes expressed surprise at the reimposition of US sanctions on Venezuela's gold sales and its threat to do the same with oil. The oil sanctions especially, if reinstated, would precipitate higher gas prices and further debilitate the Venezuelan economy, forcing more people to leave the country out of economic necessity. …
(2024-02-16). In a World Taking About War, Colombia Talks About Peace: Petro. telesurenglish.net At the Security Conference held in Munich, Colombian President Gustavo Petro advocated for social justice as a way out of conflicts in the world. | RELATED: | "In a world that talks about war, Colombia is talking about peace and it's not the first time," assured Petro, who is the only South American leader at this high-level conference on Friday. | He participates on a panel alongside Ghana's President Nana Akufo-…
(2024-02-16). The Letter Writer: Awkward rom-com takes shine off old Dubai. newarab.com 
In The Letter Writer, first-time writer-director Layla Kaylif offers a romantic glimpse of Dubai It's 1965 and between the sandy-coloured buildings that match its desert surroundings, the people live a far more modest life than today — but these aren't simpler times. | "Kaylif certainly serves up an amusing enough set-up for a romantic romp, but she's cooking with too many narrative ingredients and little cinematic finesse" | Dubai: Before the glitz and glamo…
(2024-02-16). Two juveniles charged in Kansas City Super Bowl parade mass shooting. america.cgtn.com 
Another U.S. mass shooting occurred this week after a parade to celebrate the American football champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, fresh off their Sunday Super Bowl win. | One 43-year-old woman was killed in the shooting. A total of 22 other people were wounded, half of them children under the age of 16. Two juveniles have been charged in connection with the shooting. | CGTN's Dan Williams is in Kansas City.
(2024-02-16). Pakistan: A win for the people, a blow to the establishment. newarab.com 
In the last few years, The much talked about 'tsunami' of followers of
(2024-02-16). BJP government demolishes mosques in India while PM Modi inaugurates Temple in UAE. muslimmirror.com By Fiza Memon The inauguration of the Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, facilitated by the generous donation of land by the ruler of Abu Dhabi, was indeed a remarkable display of communal harmony. Prime Minister Modi's participation in this event underscored the significance of religious inclusivity and cooperation on an international scale. The temple, built …
(2024-02-16). Journalists demand punishment against executors of police brutality. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The Haitian Journalist Association continues demanding an investigation and the taking of actions by the justice system to punish the perpetrators of acts of police brutality.
(2024-02-16). Pakistan's misery continues. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). An important step towards equality for same-sex couples. pressenza.com Back to 2008. Based on what we learned a few hours later and what is detailed in the later documentary by Panagiotis Evaggelidis, the late Mayor of the tiny island of Tilos, Tasos Aliferis, performs a civil marriage to two same-sex couples at the town hall, based on an interpretation by constitutional law professors of the then current Constitution that does not clearly state, that marriage is between a man and a woman. A long court battle ensued over the annulment of marriages. But the start of the countdown and the official recognition of civil marriage between same-sex couples had already begun. | Yesterday th…
(2024-02-16). When Scott Morrison Met Nemesis. dissidentvoice.org There are few surprises regarding the final episode of Nemesis, the three-part account on how the Australian Liberal Party, in partnership with the dozy Nationals, psychotically and convulsively disembowelled themselves from the time Tony Abbott won office in 2013. Over the muddy gore and violence concluding the tenures of Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull, one plotter …
(2024-02-16). Sayyed Nasrallah: The matter of resistance transcends these political considerations, as it pertains to the defense of Lebanon, the south, our people, and their dignity. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-16). Russia: Origin and consequences of the debt repudiation of February 10, 1918. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Indonesia: still in the shadow of Suharto. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Prison 3.0: Wall Street's Plan to Monetize Inmates. truthdig.com
(2024-02-16). Haldwani Violence: Result of escalating communal tensions in Uttarakhand, reveals fact-finding report" muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror A fact-finding team, comprising members of the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), Karawan-e-Mohabbat, and civil rights activist Zahid Qadri, visited Haldwani on February 14, 2024, to investigate the recent violence that erupted in the region. The team's preliminary findings, based on extensive discussions with members of civil society, journalists, writers, …
(2024-02-16). 100 Palestinian children killed in West Bank since 7 October. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Why Even Democrats Should Care About the "Cooked Intelligence" Russiagate Scandal. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Unions launch crash drive against GOP commission to cut Social Security. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The nation's unions have launched a crash drive, trying to mobilize members quickly against a Republican plan for a secretive commission to cut Social Security and Medicare, before House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., can rush it through. In a jammed D.C. press conference on February 15, AFGE President Everett Kelley, Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., and …
(2024-02-16). ECLAC launches Observatory to support digital development processes. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) virtually launched the Digital Development Observatory (ODD) in Chile on Thursday to measure the progress of countries in the use of modern technologies.
(2024-02-16). Fossil fuel footprint: Corals reveal industrial pollution's deep sea impact. nationofchange.org New study uncovers historical pollutants from burning fossil fuels in Mediterranean corals, highlighting human influence on marine ecosystems.
(2024-02-16). Unveiling the mental health crisis at Al-Hol camp in Syria. newarab.com 
Displaced Syrians living in the Described as a "massive outdoor prison", the Al-Hol camp sits in northeast Syria, close to the border of Iraq. Some 40,000 people have been detained in the camp since 2018 following displacement during fighting between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Islamic State (IS…
(2024-02-16). Executive Council approves 37th AU Summit agenda. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The 44th ordinary session of the Executive Council ended on Thursday evening with the approval of the agenda for the 37th Summit of Heads of State and Governments of the African Union (AU), local press reported on Friday.
(2024-02-16). Why the 1953 cancellation of German debt won't be reproduced for Greece and Developing Countries. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Ethiopian Prime Minister received the President of Brazil (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Addis Ababa, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, held a dialogue with the President of Barsil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on bilateral and multilateral issues that, according to the African leader, reflect the depth of relations between the two sides.
(2024-02-16). Cubano López en busca de otro título con el Sada Cruzeiro de Brasil. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 feb (RHC).- El cubano Miguel Angel López buscará este viernes otro título con el Sada Cruzeiro de Brasil, cuando enfrente al Ciudad Vóley (Argentina) en la final del Sudamericano de Clubes de Voleibol, con sede en Blumenau (Brasil).
(2024-02-16). What's driving the rise in grocery prices—and what the Government can do about it. mronline.org 
Skyrocketing grocery prices in America highlight how precarious our supply chains are, giving corporations ample opportunity to take advantage of consumers in the midst of minor supply shocks and major global crises. Unless we aggressively confront climate change, corporate consolidation, and profiteering, food prices will remain high and continue to climb.
(2024-02-16). An Update — PRESIDENT TRUMP WAS A VICTIM OF ESPIONAGE, BOTH FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC. sonar21.com 
(2024-02-16). Iranian press review: Tehran targets Kurdish dissent in wave of arrests. middleeasteye.net 
Iranian press review: Tehran targets Kurdish dissent in wave of arrests | Meanwhile, reformists urge participation in 'not free' election and football fans blame establishment for Asia Cup defeat to Qatar | | An Iranian demonstrator during a protest for Mahsa Amini, Septe…
(2024-02-16). What Holds Mankind Back from Confronting the Forces Determined to Destroy It? expose-news.com
(2024-02-16). Cuba praises Forum against Neocolonialism's initiative (+Photo). plenglish.com 
Moscow, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuba praises holding the Forum Against Neocolonialism at a time when some states are trying to maintain their hegemony, Emilio Lozada, head of the Cuban delegation, said in this capital on Friday.
(2024-02-16). Article 4, France's Senate: Up to 3 Years Prison Sentence for "Speaking Out against the Toxic Jabs." "With this Bill we Defend Science" globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Cuba's book festival kicks off with colloquiums and tributes. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The 32nd edition of the Havana International Book Fair, inaugurated yesterday afternoon, includes today among its first events a colloquium on the work of writer Francisco Lopez Sacha.
(2024-02-16). Seizing Russian Assets: A Feel Good Bill That Will Absolutely Boomerang. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Capitalism and drug trafficking in Ecuador: Two sides of the same coin. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Feria Internacional del Libro, un evento descolonizador. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 feb (RHC) La XXXII Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana (FILH) se alza como un evento descolonizador en el panorama cultural de Cuba, expresó este jueves, en esta capital, Juan Rodríguez Cabrera, presidente del Instituto Cubano del Libro…
(2024-02-16). DR: Attention to Intoxication in Schools Due to Fumigation Demanded. telesurenglish.net Information was released the day before about the poisoning of 22 students and five teachers at the Max Henríquez Ureña school, in the municipal district of Cenoví, Duarte province. | Fifteen percent of the classrooms in public schools are improvised spaces, which do not meet the requirements of space, ventilation and equipment necessary. Feb. 16, 2024.
(2024-02-16). Judge sets March 25 date for Trump's first criminal trial. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—For the first time in history an ex-president is about to go on trial for a crime. A New York State Supreme Court judge has ruled Donald Trump's criminal trial for hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016, to keep her story of their affair out of that year's presidential campaign, …
(2024-02-16). France: "Article Pfizer" criminalising criticism of mRNA injections passed by National Assembly. expose-news.com On 15 November 2023, the French Senate reviewed a draft law, modifications to the Penal Code, that aim to crush dissent using hefty fines of up to EUR 15,000 and threat of …
(2024-02-16). TN govt to consider reservations for Muslim converts. muslimmirror.com Chennai : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said on Thursday that the state government will consider a request to extend reservation to Backward Class, Most Backward Class and denotified communities who have converted to Islam. Stalin was responding to a request by MMK leader M.H. Jawaharullah on the floor of the Assembly on Thursday. …
(2024-02-16). Bolsonaro Admits Sending Money to US before Leaving Presidency. telesurenglish.net On Friday, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro admitted to having sent US$163,265 to an account in the United States shortly before concluding his term, but claimed he did so out of fear of the economic policies his successor, Lula da Silva, would adopt. | RELATED: | Previously, the press leaked a document indicating that the Federal Police suspected Bolsonaro intended to use the funds to finance his stay in…
(2024-02-16). Sayyed Nasrallah: The Palestinian factions that delegated Hamas are primarily responsible for political negotiations, and we do not interfere in their negotiation process. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-16). "I Died That Day in Parkland": Shotline Uses AI-Generated Voices of Gun Victims to Call Congress. democracynow.org 
The shooting in Kansas City on Wednesday came on the sixth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school massacre that left 17 dead and injured 17 others at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. To mark the anniversary, gun control advocates have launched a project called "The Shotline," which calls lawmakers with AI-generated audio messages that feature the voices of gun violence victims, pushing them to pass stricter gun control laws and prevent future tragedies. One of the victims featured is Parkland student Joaquin Oliver, who was just 17 years old when he was killed. We speak to Joaquin's f…
(2024-02-16). Kansas City grieves after Super Bowl parade mass shooting. america.cgtn.com 
Pop star Taylor Swift has donated one hundred thousand dollars to a 'Go Fund Me' account for the family of the woman killed in the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl celebration parade. | Lisa Lopez-Galvan was a 43-year-old radio DJ, and Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce plays for the Kansas City Chiefs. | At a vigil held Thursday night, community members turned out to pay tribute to Lopez-Galvan and the 22 victims injured in the shooting.
(2024-02-16). Egypt will not cover Giza pyramid with granite blocks following expert report. middleeasteye.net 
Egypt will not cover Giza pyramid with granite blocks following expert report | Government reverses Menkaure Pyramid restoration plan after recommendations by a multi-national scientific commission | | Renovation work at the Pyramid of Menkaure at the Giza Pyramids Necropolis, wes…
(2024-02-16). Trudeau, Freeland Sued by Freedom Convoy Protesters Following Federal Court Ruling. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Kuwait dissolves parliament as political crisis persists. newarab.com 
The official KUNA news agency said a "royal decree was issued to dissolve the national assembly" elected last June following a proposal by the prime minister that was approved by cabinet. | The royal decree carried by KUNA accused parliament of co…
(2024-02-16). French entity interested in medical cooperation with Cuba. plenglish.com Paris, February 16 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Guingamp-Paimpol corporstion, Vincent Le Meaux, today expressed to the Cuban ambassador in France, Otto Vaillant, interest in receiving medical cooperation from the island, in areas such as emergencies and maternity.
(2024-02-16). Rio de Janeiro prepares to host G20 Foreign Ministers meeting. america.cgtn.com 
Next week, the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting will take place at Marina da Gloria in Rio de Janeiro. This is the first major meeting of the G20 under Brazil's presidency. | The year-long agenda will focus on President Lula da Silva's key priorities: hunger, sustainable development, and global governance. Lucas Padilha, President of Rio's G20 committee, emphasizes the crucial role of Brazil, particularly Rio, in 2024. | CGTN's Lucrecia Franco spoke to Padilha about the city's readiness for both the upcoming ministerial meeting and the November G20 heads of state summit, also scheduled to be held in Rio de Janeir…
(2024-02-16). Brushstrokes of hope: The Heroes of Palestine mural project. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Income Tax dept freezes Congress' accounts, party cries foul. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Income Tax department has frozen the Congress' main bank accounts on "flimsy grounds", treasurer Ajay Maken claimed on Friday and said this has affected all political activity of the party barely two weeks before general elections are announced. The party is unable to use even the funds received under its crowdfunding …
(2024-02-16). Sayyed Nasrallah: Lebanon's land borders have been delineated, and any negotiations will be based on the principle of "Get out of our Land" english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-16). New York Supreme Court Schedules Criminal Trial Against Trump. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Acting New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan announced that former President Donald Trump will stand trial for alleged irregular payments to porn actress Stormy Daniels starting on March 25. | RELATED: | The trial, which will commence with jury selection, could last around six weeks. Merchan has been in consultations with Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is to preside over the case of alleged election interference against…
(2024-02-16). How Three New Museums Are Teaching the World About a Paradigm Shift in Our Understanding of Human Origins. pressenza.com New findings and significant advances in research have scientists rethinking our origins, and museums around the world are working to catch the public up. | By April M. Short | Breakthrough anthropological and scientific findings have allowed researchers to better trace the outlines, and begin to fill in the blanks, of the human evolutionary story in recent decades. We're now able to trace the long threads of the social and cultural processes that produced today's world. Humanity has the potential to be stronger and more resilient as we use our history as a guide to understand ourselves and visualize the future.
(2024-02-16). General implicated in torture claims victory in Indonesia's presidential election. peoplesworld.org 
A former general linked to past human rights abuses claimed victory Thursday in Indonesia's presidential election. Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto presented himself as an heir to sitting President Joko Widodo, whose son was his running mate. Before the final declaration by election officials, Subianto told thousands of supporters in the capital, Jakarta, that his victory …
(2024-02-16). Pan-African Struggles Against Colonialism and the First Imperialist War, 1876-1919. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Massive explosion rocks petrochemical factory in Tehran. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A chemical solvent production factory in Tehran, Iran, was engulfed in flames after a massive explosion, as reported by semi-official media. The cause of the blaze remains unknown, with no casualties reported at this time.
(2024-02-16). President Ramaphosa hails democracy's role in uplifting youth. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa hails democracy's role in uplifting youth | President Cyril Ramaphosa says individuals born after the advent of democracy embody the essence of Tintswalo, as they have gone on to record commendable achievements in their lives and careers. | The President was responding to this week's two-day debate on his State of the Nation Address (SONA) by Members of Parliament. The SONA was delivered a week ago in Cape Town. | A number of young people, who have benefited from government over the last 30 years, were present in the National Assembly to listen to the President's response to the debate. | REA…
(2024-02-16). The Secret Cause of America's Endless War Games. youtu.be
(2024-02-16). Weaponising Antisemitism: The Gift That Keeps on Giving. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). President Maduro recalls Venezuelan singer Alí Primera's death. plenglish.com Caracas, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The 39th anniversary of the physical departure of Venezuelan singer-songwriter Alí Primera was remembered by President Nicolás Maduro, who will launch today the Great Mission Viva Venezuela in tribute to the so-called here Cantor del Pueblo (Singer of the People).
(2024-02-16). Bolivian FM Sosa Visits Venezuela to Strengthen Relations. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Bolivian Foreign Affairs Minister Celinda Sosa arrived in Caracas to meet with Venezuelan authorities and strengthen bilateral relations. | RELATED: | "On behalf of President Nicolas Maduro, we welcome Foreing Minister Celinda Sosa, who arrives in the country on an official visit to fulfill a work agenda with the purpose of strengthening the relations between our countries. Welcome!," Venezuelan Deputy Minister…
(2024-02-16). Redefining Materials Development in Tune with Nature. telesurenglish.net
(2024-02-16). Shocking Findings of New Study: Excess Deaths in the UK Pandemic were Iatrogenic and Caused by Midazolam and Euthanasia. expose-news.com Findings of a new study show that data showing a spike in excess deaths in April 2020 in the United Kingdom (UK) had significant anomalies and inconsistencies with existing explanations wrongly attributed …
(2024-02-16). Sayyed Nasrallah: The purpose of the resistance weapon is not to alter the political system, the constitution, or the system of government, nor is it to impose new sectarian quotas in Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-16). UCSF Chair of Medicine Dr. Bob Wachter (6x COVID-19 Vaccinated) Collapsed in the Shower. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth, Bad Bunny are Met Gala 2024 co-chairs. albawaba.com he Met Gala, one of the most anticipated and glamorous events in the fashion world, has announced its co-chairs for this year's edition.The four celebrities who will join Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour in hosting the fundraiser are Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth and Bad Bunny.Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth and Bad Bunny will serve as co-chairs for this year's Met Gala.
(2024-02-16). Indian Farmer Union Calls for 1-Day Rural Shutdown Amid Protest. telesurenglish.net A pan-India rural shutdown call given by Samyukta Kisan Morcha (United Farmers Front) and supported by Central Trade Unions evoked a partial response on Friday. | RELATED: | The farmer organization asked for the suspension of all agricultural work for a day and urged village shops, markets and businesses to remain shut. There was a mixed response to the shutdown call, which also saw public transport off the roads at many places in Punja…
(2024-02-16). "Uniquely American Hell": Kansas City Shooting Highlights Missouri's Pro-Gun Laws in "Pro-Life" State. democracynow.org 
In the first 46 days of 2024, there have been 49 mass shootings in the United States — over one per day. In total, almost 5,000 people have died from gun violence this year, including Elizabeth "Lisa" Lopez-Galvan, a radio host and mother of two who was shot and killed Wednesday at a rally held after the Super Bowl victory parade in Kansas City, Missouri. Twenty-two others were wounded, many of them children, when the shooting broke out near the end of the rally. Missouri has some of the weakest gun control laws in the country, with no universal background checks, no assault weapon restrictions,…
(2024-02-16). US Military Projection in Latin America and the Caribbean Intensifies. dissidentvoice.org Upon assuming the US presidency, Joe Biden asserted in his first major foreign policy address, "America is back!" For Latin America and the Caribbean, this has meant an "aggressive expansion" of the US military in the region. In just the last year, US Marines and special forces landed in Peru in May 2023, brought in …
(2024-02-16). Beyond Orwell's 1984, 5G and the launching of 6G: "It's Easy to Take Down a Society that is Digital" expose-news.com "Hell is Empty and the Devils are All Here". William Shakespeare, "The Tempest", 1623 "By now, it should be clear to all of us what is being gradually and, in many ways, imperceptibly …
(2024-02-16). Horoscope Today, February 17, 2024. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA Today's horoscope, February 17, 2024, offers insights into the cosmic energies influencing each zodiac sign, guiding individuals through their day with clarity and foresight.Horoscope Today Saturday, February 17, 2024Aries (March 21 – April 19): | Your dynamic energy is on full display today, Aries. Channel this vitality into your projects and pursuits, but be mindful not to overlook important details. Stay focused to make the most of the opportunities that come your way.Taurus (April 20 – May 20): | Financial matters may require your attention today, Taurus. Take a practical approach to budgeting and lo…
(2024-02-16). Great Lakes winter ice cover averaging only 5.9 percent, NOAA says. peoplesworld.org 
In an average year, the Great Lakes get about 40% ice cover. Now, after the warmest year on record and the first time the world has passed the 1.5 ∞C target for a full year, the most recent Great Lakes ice cover analysis by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service shows that average ice cover is currently at about …
(2024-02-16). Venezuela to host Caribbean Regional Seminar in May. plenglish.com Caracas, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Caracas will host the Caribbean Regional Seminar, which will address noteworthy issues of the new multipolar world, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil announced on Thursday.
(2024-02-16). 67 Countries Banned This Toxic Product but the EPA Says: "Go for it!" dissidentvoice.org Sixty-seven (67) countries have banned paraquat, a toxic chemical used to control weeds that was discovered in the 1950s subsequently widely used throughout the world in agriculture. Despite a deadly toxic reputation, it's still used throughout America. Moreover, it's a cheap effective product used as a common pesticide by third-world countries that do not proactively …
(2024-02-16). Indian farmer protest continues in face of Modi government's massive deployment of security forces. wsws.org At least a hundred farmers have been injured in clashes with security forces, who have used baton charges, rubber bullets, water-cannon, and copious amounts of tear gas, some of it dropped by drones, to beat back the protesters.
(2024-02-16). 1 killed, dozens injured in shooting at Super Bowl celebration rally. wsws.org Two people were taken into custody over the shooting that police described as a "dispute between several people that ended in gunfire."
(2024-02-16). Japanese prime minister pushing for summit with North Korean leader. wsws.org The move does not represent a pull-back from Tokyo's war drive, but is designed to deflect domestic tensions outwards while pursing Japanese imperialism's interests on the Korean Peninsula.
(2024-02-16). Saltburn: The worm turns. wsws.org Despite setting off in an intriguing manner, the plot quickly degenerates into forms of deranged sociopathy.
(2024-02-16). Mounting economic problems for Chinese government. wsws.org This year's National People's Congress will be particularly significant because the Xi Jinping regime confronts a worsening economic situation with no sign of a turnaround in sight.
(2024-02-16). Amazon worker in Canada, forced outside in freezing conditions during fire alarm, dies of heart attack. wsws.org According to his obituary, Paulo DeSouza Bezerra succumbed to a heart attack shortly after standing outside in the bitter cold. Bezerra, 50, who emigrated from Brazil, leaves behind his wife of 25 years and a young son.
(2024-02-16). Protests erupt across Senegal as President Sall cancels elections. wsws.org The Constitutional Council voided Sall's cancellation of the election last night, after protests erupted across Senegal in defiance of mass arrests launched by Sall.
(2024-02-16). Campaign at BAFTAs set to highlight Long COVID crisis among performing artists. wsws.org "Those most affected are working actors, crew, and venue staff who have little say over their working conditions," screenwriter Daniel Cailleach said.
(2024-02-16). Comicomment: Lingering shadows of the East Palestine train derailment. ecns.cn One year ago, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, displacing a community, jeopardizing health, harming the local environment, and exposing the country's inability to handle disasters effectively. Now, a year later, federal and local officials insist East Palestine and the surrounding regions are safe, health issues still linger there.
(2024-02-16). Hong Kong fans to get 50% refund for Messi no-show match. ecns.cn Thousands of soccer fans, some of whom had reportedly paid up to HK$5,000 ($639) to watch an exhibition match in Hong Kong in which Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi failed to play, can get a 50-percent refund on their tickets.
(2024-02-16). Cradle of Civilization: Langzhong ancient city. ecns.cn
(2024-02-16). China records nearly 5 bln domestic trips in 2023. ecns.cn A total of 4.89 billion domestic trips were made in China in 2023, marking a year-on-year increase of 93 percent, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Friday.
(2024-02-16). Molly Show: Why did artist Zhang dare not draw the pupils of a dragon. ecns.cn huà lóng di«én jƒ´ng means to bring the painted dragon, or Loong, to life by putting in the pupils of its eyes."ÄÄ…
(2024-02-16). Drums beat at foot of Mount Tai to welcome Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Powerful drum beats resounded in Tianwai Village, Tai'an, east China's Shandong Province. People beat the traditional "Taishan Shengshi Drums" to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
(2024-02-16). A reformed PLO that includes Hamas is the only hope. mondoweiss.net 
A reformed PLO that includes Hamas and other Palestinian factions will revive for many Palestinians the idea that the PLO still supports the right to resist. While this outcome remains a long shot, it is the only way forward with a positive future.
(2024-02-16). Insights丨Former official of WEF: China's economic shift promising through sustainable development. ecns.cn Claude Smadja, Former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, noted during an exclusive interview with China News Network that China has achieved tremendous progress in many areas including artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and electric cars.
(2024-02-16). International experts expect more Chinese wisdom to fuel global growth in 2024 | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn With Chinese New Year 2024 arriving, international experts sent their good wishes for the coming year to the Chinese people in recent interviews with China News Network.
(2024-02-16). Molly Show: Does the Dragon Gate really exist. ecns.cn yú yuè lóng mén, literally, means a carp leaps over Longmen, a dangerous and high obstacle, to become a dragon, or Loong.
(2024-02-16). Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, 24, killed in car crash. ecns.cn Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum and his Rwandan coach Gervais Hakizimana were killed in a car crash along with his coach at around 11 p.m. Sunday local time in Kenya, according to the Associated Press.
(2024-02-16). Vessel expelled from South China Sea waters. ecns.cn On Sunday evening, the China Coast Guard announced that it had expelled a Philippine coast guard vessel that had repeatedly intruded into waters near Huangyan Island in South China Sea, emphasizing that the Chinese side's responses were "professional and standardized".
(2024-02-16). Xi, Peng Liyuan extend Chinese New Year greetings to U.S. Lincoln High School teachers, students. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Sunday replied to a Chinese New Year greeting card from teachers and students of U.S. Lincoln High School, extending their best wishes of the Year of the Dragon.
(2024-02-16). International experts expect further advances in China | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn As the world celebrates the coming of the Year of the Dragon, global experts send their greetings."China has made the right kinds of investments for the real economy to prosper," said David Blair, vice president and senior economist at the Center for China and Globalization, in an interview with China News Network. He expects the Chinese economy to grow further over the next decade.
(2024-02-16). Chinese, U.S. musicians sing to celebrate coming of spring. ecns.cn Spring is the season of rebirth and renewal. Wu Rina, an Ewenki ethnic musician and professor at the School of Music of Minzu University of China, and Mark Levine, an American professor and country musician at the same university, jointly performed the song "Spring is coming," which was composed by the late Mongolian singer Buren Bayaer.
(2024-02-16). Giant pandas send Lunar New Year greetings from China. ecns.cn Staff members held giant panda cubs during a group appearance event at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. | Giant pandas at Chongqing Zoo extended their Chinese New Year's greetings. They feasted on fruits and bamboo, symbolizing a bountiful harvest."ÄÄ…
(2024-02-16). Molly Show: Idioms convey best wishes for an auspicious Year of the Dragon. ecns.cn 2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. In Chinese culture, the dragon (or Loong), one of the totems of Chinese civilization, is a symbol of auspiciousness, authority, and rarity. "ÄÄ…
(2024-02-16). International experts expect the Chinese economy to flourish with more technological breakthroughs | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn As the world celebrates the coming of the Year of the Dragon, global experts send their greetings. Rana Mitter, ST Lee Chair in US-Asia Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School, expects the Chinese economy to prosper in the years to come by opening markets, maintaining regional stability, and deepening cooperation.
(2024-02-16). Chinese New Year fireworks light up Hong Kong. ecns.cn After a four-year hiatus since 2020, a Lunar New Year fireworks display once again lit up the night sky of Victoria Harbor of Hong Kong Sunday."ÄÄ…
(2024-02-16). Culture Fact: Long history of the loong in Chinese culture. ecns.cn The Year of the Dragon brings enthusiasm and vibrancy. Red lanterns, auspicious red envelopes and couplets, exquisite paper-cut window decorations, and delicate dim sum—elements of the dragon, or Chinese loong, can be seen everywhere in daily life. What does the loong mean to the Chinese people? As we navigate through the historical traces, we seek to uncover its spiritual nature.
(2024-02-16). What's at Stake if the U.S. OK's Building This Gas Pipeline to Mexico. desmog.com
(2024-02-16). Selected Articles: Turbo Brain Cancer Due to University COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in the United States. globalresearch.ca 
By Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines cause Turbo Brain Cancers, which, in my estimation are in the Top 3 …
(2024-02-16). Open-air markets bolster Beijing's street vending economy. ecns.cn Spring Festival decorations such as lanterns and couplets are sold at the Shahe Market on Jan 7."Together, we have located more such markets in the suburbs of Beijing, and I am planning to visit them one by one.""ÄÄ"ÄÄA visitor gets a taste of the market.
(2024-02-16). Securities regulator picks 'major' money market funds. ecns.cn China's securities regulator recently identified a number of newly designated major money market fund products and has put them under enhanced oversight, as part of the country's efforts to anchor investors' expectations and promote the sound development of its capital market.
(2024-02-16). Beautiful Kashgar steals festive television spotlight. ecns.cn This year's China Central Television Spring Festival Gala established a branch venue in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, specifically in Kashgar in the southwestern part of the region.
(2024-02-16). Experts: Rate cuts hold key to recovery. ecns.cn China needs further monetary accommodation to reinforce the recent signs of a recovery in demand, with more interest rate cuts needed in order to ease corporate financing burdens and household mortgage costs, political advisers and exper…
(2024-02-16). China's top diplomat to attend Munich Security Conference, visit Spain and France. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the 60th Munich Security Conference and visit Spain and France, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday at a news conference.
(2024-02-16). Asciende a 28.663 cifra de palestinos asesinados por ataques israelíes en Gaza. telesurtv.net Ministerio de Salud gazatí informó que 68.395 palestinos han resultado heridos desde que inició la ofensiva de las fuerzas de ocupación.
(2024-02-16). Presidente de Cuba denuncia complicidad de EEUU en ataques israelíes a Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 feb (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, denunció este viernes que Israel, con la complicidad de Estados Unidos, es responsable del exterminio del pueblo palestino en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-02-16). Presidente brasileño insta a reformar mecanismos multilaterales. telesurtv.net El mandatario suramericano destacó que las ONU "no tiene actualmente fuerzas suficientes" para evitar un conflicto.
(2024-02-16). Ministra de Salud palestina advierte de catástrofe en hospital Nasser. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud manifestó que las fuerzas de ocupación de Israel obligan a las personas permanecer en el antiguo edificio Nasser en condiciones duras y aterradoras.
(2024-02-16). Panamá reporta naufragio con varios migrantes muertos. telesurtv.net El incremento de migrantes que atraviesan el Darién en su camino hacia Estados Unidos o Canadá ha sido constante desde el año 2021.
(2024-02-16). Cuba valora iniciativa de foro contra el neocolonialismo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 feb (RHC) Cuba valora la realización del foro contra el neocolonialismo en momentos en que unos pocos estados intentan mantener su hegemonía, dijo hoy en Moscú, el jefe de la delegación cubana Emilio Lozada.
(2024-02-16). Llega una vez más a La Habana la riqueza cultural de Brasil. radiohc.cu Con toda su diversidad y riqueza cultural, llega Brasil a la Trigésimo segunda Feria internacional del libro de La Habana, en la que por segunda ocasión en la historia de esta importante cita de la literatura es el país invitado de honor.
(2024-02-16). México ha decomisado 50.000 armas ingresadas ilegalmente desde EE.UU. telesurtv.net López Obrador afirma que tanto los republicanos como los demócratas están desplazándose hacia la derecha al abordar la migración en un intento por asegurar votos.
(2024-02-16). Vicepresidenta de Venezuela se reúne con presidente de la CAF. telesurtv.net Revisaron la agenda conjunta que sostiene el país suramericano con el Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe (CAF) a nivel nacional y regional.
(2024-02-16). Detienen a individuos que organizaban sabotajes contra Rusia y Belarús. telesurtv.net Los detenidos se aproximaron a la frontera con el uso de drones y portando explosivos que pretendían utilizar para perpetrar sabotajes en Rusia y Belarús.
(2024-02-16). Cuba solicitará a la CIJ pronunciamiento sobre genocidio en Palestina. telesurtv.net Al ratificar la postura del presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, la viceministra agregó que "Cuba jamás estará entre los indiferentes.
(2024-02-16). Putin revela que Rusia está a punto de crear vacunas anticáncer. telesurtv.net Putin no proporcionó detalles sobre los tipos de cáncer a los que se dirigen las vacunas propuestas ni sobre cómo funcionarían.
(2024-02-16). Presidente de Bolivia destaca inversión en la lucha contra el cáncer. telesurtv.net El mandatario resaltó su admiración por los niños que padecen esta afección y por las familias que le acompañan en esta lucha.
(2024-02-16). Revelan fecha de juicio contra expresidente Trump en Nueva York. telesurtv.net El juez Juan Merchan denegó la acción de la defensa de Trump que propuso desestimar la denuncia.
(2024-02-16). Conozca acciones para reducir riesgo de cáncer desde la infancia. telesurtv.net La OPS indica que la detección oportuna del cáncer alarga y mejora la calidad de vida de los niños e incluso poder curarlos.
(2024-02-16). Canciller venezolano sostiene encuentro con su par boliviana. telesurtv.net El canciller venezolano refirió que es un honor recibir a su homóloga del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia, Celinda Sosa Lunda, en su visita oficial.
(2024-02-16). Mbappé anuncia salida del PSG al finalizar campaña. radiohc.cu París, 16 feb (PL).- El estelar atacante del PSG Kylian Mbappé anunció a la cúpula del club su salida al finalizar la temporada, sin que trasciendan más detalles de su partida, publican medios de prensa.
(2024-02-16). Reportan movilización frente al Ministerio de Agricultura de España. telesurtv.net Ante las medidas propuestas, los agricultores que llevan alrededor de diez días de protesta consecutiva, reafirmaron que continuarán con las manifestaciones.
(2024-02-16). Lula llama desde Etiopía a invertir en países pobres. telesurtv.net El mandatario aseguró que la inversión es "el retorno más seguro y rápido para el crecimiento de un país".
(2024-02-16). Escritor cubano presenta novela en Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 feb (RHC) El destacado escritor cubano Francisco López Sacha, una de las personalidades a la que está dedicada la 32 Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana, presentó este viernes una novela que atrapa su tiempo y memorias.
(2024-02-16). Protestas en Colombia por demora en elección del fiscal general. telesurtv.net Analistas aseguran que se pretende dilatar más la elección, porque hay denuncias contra integrantes de la Fiscalía.
(2024-02-16). Gobierno argentino aumenta las tarifas de energía en Buenos Aires. telesurtv.net Estos nuevos valores estarán vigentes hasta que se complete la revisión tarifaria integral pendiente para el quinquenio (2024-2028).
(2024-02-16). Realizan movilización frente al Ministerio de Agricultura de España. telesurtv.net Ante las medidas propuestas, los agricultores que llevan alrededor de diez días de protesta consecutiva, reafirmaron que continuarán con las manifestaciones.
(2024-02-16). Blinken y Lula se reunirán en Brasil la semana próxima. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 feb (RHC) El Gobierno estadounidense, citado este viernes por el portal R7, informó que el secretario norteamericano de Estado, Antony Blinken viajará a Brasil la próxima semana y tendrá una reunión con el presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
(2024-02-16). Miente, miente, que algo queda. radiohc.cu Se le atribuye al ministro de Propaganda del régimen nazi alemán, Joseph Goebbels, la frase que titula este comentario de "miente, miente, que algo queda", si bien todo indica que fue sólo uno más de quienes la pronunciaron y que ahora imitan sus pares sionistas para justificar la matanza de palestinos.
(2024-02-16). António Guterres advierte de mayor división mundial de los últimos 75 años. radiohc.cu Naciones Unidas, 16 feb (RHC) El secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, aseguró este viernes que la comunidad global se encuentra más fragmentada y dividida ahora que en cualquier otro momento de los últimos 75 años.
(2024-02-16). Abanderan delegación cubana a Juegos del Futuro. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 feb (JIT).- La delegación cubana que asistirá a los I Juegos del Futuro de Kazán 2024 fue abanderada en la Plaza Julio Antonio Mella de la Universidad de Ciencias Informáticas (UCI).
(2024-02-16). Presidente argentino declara que no aumentará salario mínimo. telesurtv.net Dijo que tiene previsto convocar a una paritaria nacional del sector docente.
(2024-02-16). Antiguas metropolis utilizan políticas de sanciones, dijo Lavrov (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Moscú, 16 feb (RHC) Las antiguas metrópolis utilizan la política de sanciones ilegales para imponer su dominio a la mayoría global, manifestó el canciller ruso, Serguéi Lavrov al intervenir este viernes en la sesión plenaria de foro contra el Neocolonialismo.
(2024-02-16). Exsenadora paraguaya impugnará su expulsión ante el Supremo. telesurtv.net "Nos encontramos ante signos alarmantes para el futuro de nuestra política", afirmó la exlegisladora de la oposición, Kattya González.
(2024-02-16). Acusan a hijo menor de expresidente brasileño Jair Bolsonaro. telesurtv.net Además de Renan Bolsonaro, también se acusa de los mismos delitos a Maciel Alves, quien fue su exinstructor de tiro y socio en la empresa RB Eventos e Mídia, la cual pertenece al hijo del expresidente.
(2024-02-16). Rechazan juicio sumario contra opositora en Paraguay. telesurtv.net El pasado 14 de febrero, mediante este juicio exprés, González fue promovida de su cargo como senadora.
(2024-02-16). Cinco canciones para recordar al cantautor Alí Primera. telesurtv.net Gracias a su compromiso con las causas justas, el cantautor Alí Primera fue bautizado como "El cantor del pueblo".
(2024-02-16). Díaz-Canel visitará provincias Villa Clara y Cienfuegos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 feb (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, visitará este viernes centros productivos de las provincias Villa Clara y Cienfuegos para chequear su desempeño y contribuir a la solución de sus problemas.
(2024-02-16). Cuba saluda aniversario 82 del natalicio de Kim Jong Il. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 feb (RHC) Cuba transmitió este viernes felicitaciones y su solidaridad al Partido de los Trabajadores, al Gobierno y pueblo de la República Popular Democrática de Corea (RPDC), en ocasión del aniversario 82 del nacimiento del prócer Kim Jong Il (1941-2011).
(2024-02-16). Sube a 12 cifra de muertos tras ataques israelíes contra Líbano. telesurtv.net La entidad sionista atacó una zona residencial en la ciudad de Nabatieh, donde perdieron la vida ocho personas.
(2024-02-16). Sismo de magnitud 5.4 sacude Lima, Perú. telesurtv.net El epicentro se localizó a 36 kilómetros de la ciudad de Huaral y tuvo una profundidad de 57 kilómetros.
(2024-02-16). Venezuela suspende actividades de oficina técnica de asesoría del Alto Comisionado de ONU para DD.HH. telesurtv.net Caracas realizará una revisión integral de los términos de cooperación técnica descritos en la Carta de Entendimiento firmada con dicha oficina.
(2024-02-16). Canciller ruso Serguei Lavrov llegará a Cuba el 19 de febrero. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 feb (RHC) Serguei V. Lavrov, ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de la Federación de Rusia, llegará a Cuba el próximo lunes 19 de febrero, informó una nota de la Cancillería cubana.
(2024-02-16). Rusia investiga deceso en prisión de opositor Alexéi Navalny. telesurtv.net Se hallaba en la cárcel tras ser declarado culpable de diversos delitos, entre ellos crear una organización extremista y hacer llamados públicos de tipo extremista.
(2024-02-16). Se movilizan en Argentina en reclamo de mejoras salariales. telesurtv.net "El salario no puede ser una medida de ajuste. Cuando se discute el salario se discute la vida de la gente", precisó el líder del Polo Obrero, Eduardo Belliboni.
(2024-02-16). Presentan hoy libro del exdirector de ONU para la alimentación. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 feb (RHC) Uno de los acontecimientos literarios de la XXXII Feria Internacional de Libro de La Habana (FILH) transcurrirá hoy en esta capital con la presentación del título Josué de Castro y la Diplomacia del Hambre, del doctor José Graziano da Silva, quien fuera Director General de la Organización de ONU para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO)…
(2024-02-16). Ascienden a 28.775 los palestinos asesinados por ataques israelíes en Gaza. telesurtv.net Fuentes médicas registraron durante la última jornada diez masacres con un saldo de 112 muertos y 157 heridos.
(2024-02-16). Al menos 11 palestinos asesinados en ataques israelíes en Gaza. telesurtv.net Equipos de defensa civil y personal de ambulancias recuperaron los cuerpos de dos fallecidos y varios heridos entre los escombros de dos casas atacadas.
(2024-02-16). Ataque israelí al hospital de Khan Younis, Gaza, deja un muerto. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas israelíes ingresaron al patio del complejo sanitario y comenzaron a disparar contra sus secciones.
(2024-02-16). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Son más de 130 días de ataques constantes de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-02-16). Jefe de Estado cubano recorre centros de interés en Camajuaní, Villa Clara (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 feb (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CC-PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel llegó este viernes hasta el municipio de Camajuaní, en la central provincia de Villa Clara, para sostener intercambios con colectivos implicados en el desarrollo económico y social del país.
(2024-02-16). Uniformados intervienen simultáneamente cuatro cárceles en Ecuador. radiohc.cu Quito, 16 feb (RHC) Policías y militares intervinieron este viernes de forma simultánea cuatro cárceles de Ecuador como parte de las operaciones realizadas contra el crimen organizado en el marco del conflicto armado interno decretado en esta nación sudamericana.
(2024-02-16). Pronostican lluvias significativas por El Niño en Costa, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Los expertos pronosticaron inundaciones y desbordamientos en la Costa de Ecuador, así como el registro de precipitaciones por encima de lo habitual.
(2024-02-16). Corte de EE.UU. endurece cargos contra pastor vinculado a magnicidio en Haití. telesurtv.net El pastor Christian Emmanuel Sanon fue imputado con nuevo cargo de conspiración para secuestrar y matar al expresidente haitiano Jovenel Moïse.
(2024-02-16). Rechazan hegemonía de Occidente en foro emancipatorio en Rusia. telesurtv.net Sesiona en Moscú el Foro "Por la libertad de las naciones", enfocado en crear nuevo frente común antineocolonial y antiimperialista.
(2024-02-16). Siria y Mauritania exploran vías para ampliar cooperación científica. telesurtv.net El ministro sirio resaltó la importancia de trabajar para renovar e impulsar el programa científico junto a Mauritania.
(2024-02-16). Compañía Acosta Danza presentará "Ecléctico Cubano" en Alemania. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 feb (RHC) Acosta Danza, con dirección general del primer bailarín Carlos Acosta, presentará el espectáculo "Ecléctico Cubano", los días 17 y 18 de febrero, en el Teatro Bonn, de Alemania, informó hoy la compañía.
(2024-02-16). Inauguran XXXII Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana en Cuba. telesurtv.net En esta edición, la feria está dedicada a los intelectuales cubanos Isabel Monal y Francisco López Sacha.
(2024-02-16). Australia llama a cesar persecución contra Julian Assange. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios locales, la iniciativa legislativa fue presentada por el diputado Andrew Wilkie y recibió 86 votos a favor.
(2024-02-16). Parlamento aprueba el matrimonio igualitario en Grecia. telesurtv.net Con 176 votos a favor, 76 en contra y dos abstenciones, la reforma impulsada por el Gobierno fue aprobada gracias a los apoyos de varios partidos opositores.
(2024-02-16). Cinco muertos por asalto israelí a hospital Nasser en Gaza. telesurtv.net Corre peligro la vida tres bebés, a quienes les urge el suministro ininterrumpido de oxígeno, servicio impedido por cortes eléctricos provocados por las fuerzas de ocupación.
(2024-02-16). Al menos seis muertos por ataque ucraniano a Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net El asesor del ministro de Salud ruso, Alexéi Kuznetsov, confirmó la cifra producto del bombardeo de un centro comercial por las fuerzas armadas de Ucrania.
(2024-02-16). Venezuela coopera para enfrentar derrame de crudo trinitense. telesurtv.net "Se han sostenido reuniones a nivel técnico con nuestros vecinos a fin de evaluar los impactos", indicó el canciller.
(2024-02-16). Presidente de Venezuela rechaza robo del avión de Emtrasur. telesurtv.net El Gobierno venezolano previamente había emitido un comunicado para repudiar el robo del avión por parte de EE.UU. con la participación de Argentina.
(2024-02-16). Prabowo Subianto conserva ventaja en recuento de votos en Indonesia. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con la Comisión Electoral, el exmilitar logra alrededor de un 57 por ciento de apoyos cuando se han contado más de la mitad de los sufragios emitidos.
(2024-02-16). Consejo Constitucional de Senegal invalida retraso de comicios. telesurtv.net El ente anuló el decreto firmado a inicios del presente mes por el presidente de Senegal, Macky Sall.
(2024-02-16). The Savage and the Spectacle. counterpunch.org It was a jarring spectacle to those horrified by the carnage in Gaza. The attention of a nation was focused on a very large ball game while the bombs dropped unabated in a place called Rafah. This southern Gaza city is swollen with Palestinians that have been funneled there as a place of refuge. A
(2024-02-16). If a Mother Can be Found Complicit in Her Son's Murders, Shouldn't States Be Held Complicit in a "Plausible" Genocide? counterpunch.org 
(2024-02-16). When Courts Intervene: Halting the Transfer of F-35 Parts to Israel. counterpunch.org 
Legal challenges regarding the Israel-Gaza War are starting to bulk lawyers' briefs and courtroom proceedings. South Africa got matters underway with its December application before the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide in its campaign against the Palestinians. While determining whether genocide has taken place, the ICJ issued an interim order warning Israel to prevent genocidal acts,
(2024-02-16). Biden-Trump Rematch Is the Perfect Showdown for America's Cadaverocracy. counterpunch.org 
I am looking at an online series of photos of President Joe Biden, who some these days refer to as "Genocide Joe." The sobriquet seems out of place next to the images. In one, Joe squints with his bushy old eyebrows knotted in an expression that might easily be taken as the astonishment of an
(2024-02-16). Biden's Generals in Pakistan. counterpunch.org 
As the world, and especially Muslims, correctly has been focused on the Zionist genocide in Gaza, we seem to have forgotten President Biden's criminality in another part of the world. Indeed, just as Israel's savagery has been wholeheartedly supported by the Biden Administration, the regime change operation in March-April of 2022 in Pakistan was also
(2024-02-16). Toward Decolonization in Palestine: An Interview with Tareq Baconi. counterpunch.org 
The struggle to free Palestine stands at a turning point. Hamas' attacks on October 7th shattered the status quo, triggering both Israel's genocidal war on Gaza and an outpouring of international solidarity with the Palestinian people and their struggle for liberation. Spectre's Ashley Smith spoke with Tareq Baconi, author of Hamas Contained, about October 7th, Israel's genocide, and the state of
(2024-02-16). A Cry in the Darkness: "Please Come, Come Take Me" counterpunch.org 
The massacre on that street in Tel al-Hawa took place three days after Israel had been put on notice by the International Court of Justice that it needed to stop committing acts of genocide, stop killing civilians, stop killing children and health care workers, a ruling that Israel has not just ignored but openly defied. Instead, Israel blames the victims of its atrocities. Tel al-Hawa was a closed military zone, the IDF says. Any Palestinians moving on the streets were legitimate targets, the IDF says. The rules of engagement were those of the US troops at My Lai: shoot anything that moves. Even young girls and…
(2024-02-16). The Unrepentant West: Germany's Olaf Scholz and the Right to Commit Genocide in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
On February 8, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was in Washington on an official visit, aimed at working jointly with the United States to make "sure that Israel has what it needs to defend itself". If such a statement was made soon after the Al-Aqsa Flood Operation of October 7, one may cognize its logic, based
(2024-02-16). How is the Proposed Ben Gurion Canal Tied to Israel's Gaza Invasion? counterpunch.org In the past several years, interest has revived in the Ben Gurion Canal, a proposed alternative to the Suez Canal named after Israel's founding father running through Israel close to Gaza. Creating an incentive for removal of Palestinians from Gaza, particularly the north end, it has raised suspicions that Israel had foreknowledge of Hamas' October 7 attacks and let them happen.
(2024-02-16). Dodging Biden's Moral Collapse Is No Way to Defeat Trump. counterpunch.org 
For more than four months, President Biden has been the main enabler for Israel's mass murder of Palestinian people in Gaza. Every day, hundreds of civilians are killed by U.S. weaponry and, increasingly, by hunger and disease. The cruelty and magnitude of the slaughter are repugnant to anyone who isn't somehow numb to the human agony.
(2024-02-16). Yemen, Palestine and the End of US Legitimacy. counterpunch.org In March of 2015, just two months after the Houthis entered the presidential palace in Sanaa, prompting the resignation of President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, Saudi Arabia began a brutal military offensive designed to put a stop to the Houthi rebellion. This conflict would soon become one of the most destructive in the world. The United
(2024-02-16). Drug Prices Should be Controlled. counterpunch.org 
Pharmaceutical companies are angry with Bernie Sanders. The Vermont senator has vowed to force pharma CEOs to publicly answer for why their drug prices are so much higher in the United States than in other nations. Brazenly, the CEOs of Johnson & Johnson and Merck initially refused. An attorney for Johnson & Johnson accused the senator of
(2024-02-16). Immigrants do Work that Might Not Otherwise Get Done, Bolstering the US economy. counterpunch.org 
Although Congress is failing to pass laws to restrict the number of migrants arriving in the U.S., a majority of Americans — about 6 in 10 — believe there's an immigration crisis along the Mexico-U.S. border. Politicians who want fewer people to move here often cast those arriving without prior authorization as a burden on
(2024-02-16). The AFL-CIO can be Reformed, Locally and from the Bottom-Up! counterpunch.org 
Changing the leadership, structure, or functioning of any U.S. labor organization is no easy task. Activists and experts have long argued about whether dysfunctional unions are best reformed from the top-down, bottom up, or some mix of the two approaches. For the past 65 years, the main locus of union democracy and reform struggles in the
(2024-02-16). How Three New Museums Are Teaching the World About a Paradigm Shift in Our Understanding of Human Origins. counterpunch.org 
Breakthrough anthropological and scientific findings have allowed researchers to better trace the outlines, and begin to fill in the blanks, of the human evolutionary story in recent decades. We're now able to trace the long threads of the social and cultural processes that produced today's world. Humanity has the potential to be stronger and more
(2024-02-16). US Backs De Facto Prime Minister Amid Increasing Protests Calling for His Resignation. counterpunch.org Around 1 a.m. on February 8, de facto prime minister Ariel Henry addressed the nation, calling for calm and making clear that he would not resign. Henry's remarks came after several weeks of demonstrations calling for the leader to relinquish power, which culminated in large protests in Port-au-Prince and across the country this week. Various
(2024-02-16). 67 Countries Banned This Toxic Product —But the EPA Says: "Go for it!" counterpunch.org 
Sixty-seven (67) countries have banned paraquat, a toxic chemical used to control weeds that was discovered in the 1950s subsequently widely used throughout the world in agriculture. Despite a deadly toxic reputation, it's still used throughout America. Moreover, it's a cheap effective product used as a common pesticide by third-world countries that do not proactively
(2024-02-16). We Can Interpret How Cooperative or Autocratic Mesoamerican Societies Were From Their Systems of Communication. counterpunch.org 
The modes of communication that a society uses can tell us a lot about its political structure. A research study we published in 2022 revealed distinct modes of communication and administrative recordkeeping in autocratic and collective social governance among a sample of urban societies from pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica, where writing was initially developed for political purposes. Each
(2024-02-16). Never Forget Who Donald Trump Really Is. counterpunch.org 
(2024-02-16). Rule of Law and Raison d'Etat: Julian Assange Must be Released. counterpunch.org 
An Open Letter to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Mr High Commissioner, On 20-21 February, a High Court in London will decide Julian Assange's fate: freedom or death. Two judges will decide whether the Wikileaks founder will still be able to lodge an ultimate appeal, or will end his days in an
(2024-02-16). Love the Music, Taylor, But Please Park the Private Jet. counterpunch.org 
I spent a decade, like many parents, chauffeuring pre-teen and teenage girls around to a Taylor Swift soundtrack. I learned every Swift song as it was released and sang along to the chorus in the car. I even went to one of her first stadium concerts with my young Swifties. Congrats, Taylor, for your talent
(2024-02-16). The "Spanish-American War" Was Based on a Lie. counterpunch.org 
This week in 1898, the United States screamed for what became one of the most consequential imperial wars in world history—based on a lie. On February 15, the Battleship Maine exploded and sank in Havana Harbor. According to the US Navy, 267 sailors were killed. Led by the new-born mass circulation "yellow press," and by
(2024-02-16). Health worker: 'Everyone with a conscience must come together to stop Israel's ethnic cleansing'. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-16). Dutch govt appeals court order to halt transfer of F-35 parts to Israel. greenleft.org.au 
Following a Dutch appeals court ruling to halt the export and transit of all F-35 parts to Israel within seven days, the Netherlands' government is taking the matter to the country's Supreme Court, reports Binoy Kampmark.
(2024-02-16). Victoria's ties with Israel's defence industry protested. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-16). Ukraine: 'Two years after the invasion, normalisation of war has led to a return of politics'. greenleft.org.au 
Green Left's Federico Fuentes interviewed Viktoriia Pihul , a council member of Ukrainian democratic socialist organisation Social Movement, regarding the situation in Ukraine two years after the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.
(2024-02-16). NSW school cleaners say privatised model has failed. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-16). Round-the-clock People's Picket for Palestine sets up at Prime Minister's office. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-16). Turn your back on Ziggy Marley's sell-out. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-16). NSW gay hate report recommends new inquests, police education. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-16). Community First campaigns for transparency, big solutions. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-16). At Stanford University, Hundreds Mobilize Again This Week for Sit-in Defense. indybay.org On Monday Feb 12, hundreds of students, faculty and community members joined a second emergency rally in White Plaza to support Stanford students participating in the Sit-In to Stop Genocide. The sit-in urgently called for Hands off Rafah, where Israel invasion began terrorizing Palestinians refugees. Photo thanks to Len and Nancy. They were part of a contingent of community members who traveled from San Jose to support students at Stanford in Palo Alto.
(2024-02-16). Saturday 2/17: Stockton: Hands Off Rafah Emergency Action! indybay.org Stockton City Hall | 425 N El Dorado St | Stockton, CA…
(2024-02-16). Thursday 2/15: Sacramento: Hands Off Rafah! indybay.org Federal Building | 501 I St | Sacramento, CA…
(2024-02-16). Saturday 2/17: San Diego: Hands Off Rafah Protest. indybay.org Balboa Park | 6th & Upas | San Diego, CA…
(2024-02-16). Sunday 2/18: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…
(2024-02-16). Friday 2/16: Palo Alto: Silent vigil for ceasefire in Gaza and Ukraine. indybay.org 855 El Camino, Palo Alto, CA | corner of Embarcadero and El Camino, on the public sidewalk just outside Town & Country Village, in front of the big lamppost "sign"
(2024-02-16). Yosemite Another Crater Lake? Yosemite Workers Claim Mismanagement at Yosemite. indybay.org With word spreading of Aramark's gross mismanagement at Crater Lake, Yosemite workers have been increasingly speaking out about similar conditions they have faced since Aramark took over in Yosemite.
(2024-02-16). Flight Attendants Rally Globally To Demand Living Wages & Contract For 100,000 Workers. indybay.org Hundreds of flight attendants from all major unions rallied globally on February 13, 2023. At SFO they marched and spoke out abut their struggle for living wages. While the airlines are making billions they have taken pay cuts.
(2024-02-16). Sunday 3/10: Fred Glass "California Labor: Yesterday & Today" indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco CA 94109 | Join Zoom Meeting | zoom.us/j/91759639495?pwd=ZkViMWRyblZpRS……
(2024-02-16). Talking to the left. indybay.org Developing a common transformational project and building counter-power remains the central task of the left. Especially in areas of social infrastructure, such as housing and healthcare, profit maximization has a particularly devastating effect. The strategy of socialization, i.e. the transfer of private property into democratic structures, can provide orientation here.
(2024-02-16). Sunday 3/24: Roy Zimmerman in Concert. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955…
(2024-02-16). México: La guerra contra los pueblos indígenas. indybay.org
(2024-02-16). Wednesday 2/28: CSUMB Rally Against Tuition Hikes: Join the CSU-Wide Walkout. indybay.org
(2024-02-16). Wallmapu_Coordinadora Arauco Malleco: Declaración de Héctor Llaitul. indybay.org Resistencia Mapuche | Wallmapu_Coordinadora Arauco Malleco: Declaración de Héctor Llaitul…
(2024-02-16). Wednesday 2/21: Free Julian Assange. Defend a Free Press! We are ALL Julian Assange. indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza, across from SF Ferry Building at the foot of Market Street…
(2024-02-16). Saturday 2/24: Webinar: Live from Jerusalem. indybay.org
(2024-02-16). Friday 2/23: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-02-16). LAVC Media Arts Department – Full-Time Phantom Professor. indybay.org The Los Angeles Valley College Media Arts Department offers training in Cinema, Media Arts, Broadcasting, Journalism, or does it? News coverage raises questions about racketeering, fraud, fake degrees, fake credentials, etc . . . Now the problem may be broader than just Los Angeles Valley College.
(2024-02-16). Sunday 2/18: San Diego: Kids Unite for Change. indybay.org 880 Front St. and 221 W. Broadway | San Diego, CA…
(2024-02-16). Wednesday 2/21: USCPR Phone Zap for Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-02-16). Tuesday 2/27: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2024-02-16). Thursday 2/15: Tel Aviv Peace and Justice Hub project introduction. indybay.org
(2024-02-16). AT&T Landlines Under Immediate Threat in California. indybay.org he California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is considering a formal request by AT&T to eliminate Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) regulations that require the company to provide landline telephone service to customers in its service area. Such a move would likely mean the end of the traditional telephone network for most residents in California, a controversial policy opposed by many consumer and safety groups, who say such a move is preposterous and that landlines are needed now more than ever, as climate emergencies worsen and the digital divide grows wider.
(2024-02-16). Sunday 2/18: Professor James Taylor on San Francisco's African American Reparations Advisory Committee. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco at Geary Blvd…
(2024-02-16). Sunday 2/25: John Lindsay-Poland: Police Demilitarization Now! indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109…
(2024-02-16). Saturday 2/17: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Killing Zone" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-02-16). Wednesday 2/28: Virtual Meeting: Local Peace Economy. indybay.org
(2024-02-16). Tuesday 2/20: Defeat Biden's Supplemental – Block the Bill! – Congress Capitol Calling Party. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-02-16). NPS Makes Move to Terminate Crater Lake Contract with Aramark. indybay.org Aramark received an Unsatisfactory Review for its management of concessions at Crater Lake in 2023. The Unsatisfactory Annual Overall Rating has triggered NPS to terminate the contract.
(2024-02-16). Dodging Biden's Moral Collapse Is No Way to Defeat Trump. indybay.org Beyond evasions and platitudes…
(2024-02-16). Gaza patients die after oxygen cut at besieged Nasser Hospital. presstv.ir The Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip says four patients have died due to lack of oxygen at a medical complex in southern part of the besieged coastal territory.
(2024-02-16). Israeli troops force medics, patients, displaced from Khan Younis hospital. presstv.ir Local media reported the Palestinians were under attack inside and outside Nasser Hospital.
(2024-02-16). Iranian, Saudi FMs discuss developments in Gaza, Rafah. presstv.ir The Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers urge an emergency meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers over Israel's crimes in Gaza and Rafah.
(2024-02-16). Iran calls for emergency OIC meeting on Israeli aggression in Rafah. presstv.ir Iran has called for an emergency meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to examine the dire humanitarian situation, especially after the recent Israeli strikes in Rafah.
(2024-02-16). Italian lawmakers call for end to Gaza Genocide. presstv.ir Italian lawmakers are demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, asserting that the Israeli massacre of civilians and children is no longer tolerable.
(2024-02-16). Ireland pledges funding for UNRWA after US-led withdrawal of support. presstv.ir Ireland pledges €20 million ($16.7 million) funding for UNRWA after the US and its allies suspended their assistance for the agency.
(2024-02-16). Thousands take to Berlin streets to demand Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Berlin demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and the suspension of arms supplies to Israel.
(2024-02-16). Hundreds protest against Israeli war on Gaza inside New York's Museum of Modern Art. presstv.ir Hundreds of Protesters rally at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-02-16). Missiles strike US-occupied base in eastern Syria: Report. presstv.ir A salvo of missiles has reportedly targeted a military base in Syria's eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr amid rising anti-US sentiments over Washington's support for the bloody Israeli onslaught on Gaza.
(2024-02-16). Arab countries 'increasingly restricting' US action against Iran amid Gaza war: Report. presstv.ir A number of Arab countries are reportedly "increasingly restricting" the United States and its allies from conducting attacks from their soil against Iran.
(2024-02-16). Hundreds rally in front of Foreign Ministry in Madrid against Israeli attacks on Gaza. presstv.ir Hundreds of people staged a protest in front of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Madrid on Monday night to denounce the last offensive that Israel launched in southern Gaza.
(2024-02-16). Iran president: Gaza situation symbolic of unjust world structure. presstv.ir Iran's president says situation in the Gaza Strip, which is enduring a genocidal Israeli war, is symbolic of the unjustness of the governing global structure.
(2024-02-16). Brazil: No explanation for Israel's behavior in Gaza. presstv.ir Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says Israel's behavior in Gaza, which is enduring a genocidal war by the occupying regime, is beyond explanation.
(2024-02-16). Two Israeli settlers killed in Kiryat Malakhi retaliatory shooting. presstv.ir Two settlers have been killed in a shooting near Kiryat Malakhi in the southern part of the 1948-occupied Palestinian territories.
(2024-02-16). Israel to 'pay with blood' price of killing Lebanese civilians: Nasrallah. presstv.ir Lebanon's Hezbollah says the Israeli regime will "pay with blood" the price for the recent killing of civilians in the country's south.
(2024-02-16). Six members of Hezbollah, Amal killed in south Lebanon. presstv.ir Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance group and Amal movement have announced that six of their members were killed by Israel.
(2024-02-16). Thousands in Morocco protest ties with Israel. presstv.ir Thousands of Moroccans again took to the streets of their capital to call for an end to their country's ties with Israel.
(2024-02-16). West Bank's Freedom Theater nominated for Nobel Peace Prize. presstv.ir Ransacked and vandalized by Israeli regime, the Freedom Theater in the occupied West Bank has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
(2024-02-16). X removes checkmarks of Press TV, other Iranian media outlets under Israel lobby pressure. presstv.ir The social media platform X removes the blue and gold checkmarks from the verified accounts of Press TV and other Iranian media outlets.
(2024-02-16). Hezbollah responds to Israeli 'massacres' with intensive rocket fire. presstv.ir Hezbollah says it fired dozens of rockets into northern occupied territories, a day after Israeli raids killed 15 people in dense urban areas in Lebanon's south.
(2024-02-16). Hezbollah: Resistance axis resolved to liberate Palestine. presstv.ir Hezbollah says the regional resistance axis is resolved to liberate Palestine from Israeli occupation and aggression no matter the cost.
(2024-02-16). Yemeni forces claim 'direct hit' on British ship in Gulf of Aden. presstv.ir Yemen says its armed forces fired missiles at a British ship passing though the Gulf of Aden on Thursday and scored a "direct hit" in their latest operation in solidarity with the Palestinians.
(2024-02-16). Russia slams US for 'malicious fabrication' over space capabilities. presstv.ir Such tricks, the Kremlin says, are played by the White House only to urge lawmakers to approve more money to counter Russia.
(2024-02-16). Ukraine says 'fierce' fighting underway with Russian troops in Avdiivka. presstv.ir Ukraine says fierce fighting is raging for the frontline city of Avdiivka that has become a main target for Russia ahead of the second anniversary of its special military operation.
(2024-02-16). Volcano in southwest Iceland erupts again after January activity. presstv.ir A volcano erupted on Thursday in southwest Iceland for the second time this year.
(2024-02-16). Indian police fire tear gas at farmers as protests enter 4th day. presstv.ir Indian police fired tear gas at farmers demanding higher prices for their crops on Friday, as the protests entered their fourth day…
(2024-02-16). A thousand tractors to block Polish city centre Poznan in protest. presstv.ir Around one thousand tractors are expected to block the city center of Poznan in Poland in protest against EU measures to tackle climate change.
(2024-02-16). Chile bids farewell to ex-president Pinera in state funeral. presstv.ir Chile holds a state funeral for former president Sebastian Pinera, who died this week when the helicopter he was piloting plummeted into a lake.
(2024-02-16). Protests break out in Karachi over alleged ballot rigging. presstv.ir Despite PTI-backed candidates leading in Pakistan's election race, the party's supporters stage a protest outside the Election Commission in Karachi lamenting state interference in the polling process.
(2024-02-16). Pakistan city shuts down in protest over alleged vote rigging. presstv.ir Shops and public transport services in Pakistan's Quetta came to a standstill on February 13.
(2024-02-16). Protesters stage sit-in in Pakistan's Quetta against 'rigged' election. presstv.ir Protesters gather in the Pakistani city of Quetta for a sit-in, adding to this week's demonstrations against election results.
(2024-02-16). UK falls into recession in huge blow to PM Sunak. presstv.ir Britain's economy fell into a recession, a tough backdrop ahead of election for PM Rishi Sunak .
(2024-02-16). Netanyahu's draft dodging son hiding luxuriously in Florida: Report. presstv.ir Britain's Daily Mail published photos of Yair Netanyahu, 32, lounging in a luxury apartment outside Miami.
(2024-02-16). Iran to take 'reciprocal action' if its ships are seized: Top official. presstv.ir Iran's vice president for legal affairs says the country will reciprocate if its ships are seized illegally, as the United States acknowledges the confiscation of Iranian oil.
(2024-02-16). The urgent need for 'de-Zionization'. presstv.ir The only just and workable solution to the problem of the occupation of Palestine is to end the Zionist colony.
(2024-02-16). Feb 16, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
Sophisticated Lady — Art Tatum Confucius Says "lol, lmao": On the very basics of governance, by N.S. Lyons We Think This Dystopia Is Normal Like People In Abusive Relationships Think It's Normal, by Caitlin Johnstone The Fatal Flaw of Controlled Oppositions: Collectivism vs Individualism, East vs West, One vs Many, by Matthew Ehret Bombing Muslims for Peace: Time to Put Away Our Toy Soldiers, by Bill Astore NATO Reveals its True Nature as an Undertaker: Chinese OP/ED, by Karl Sanchez Tucker Carlson on US-Russia After Putin Interview (Video) Russian Doomsday Space Weapon Steals Headlines…
(2024-02-15). We Think This Dystopia Is Normal Like People In Abusive Relationships Think It's Normal. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The single biggest obstacle to our freedom in the west is our widespread belief that we are free.
(2024-02-15). Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey team up for 'Yes, And?' remix out this Friday. albawaba.com Fans of pop divas Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey are in for a treat this Friday, as the two singers have announced a remix of Grande's hit song 'Yes, And?' featuring Carey's vocals.The remix, which will be released on February 16, 2024, is a collaboration between the two vocal powerhouses, who have often been compared and praised for their impressive vocal ranges and whistle tones.Grande announced the remix on her Instagram account, posting a photo of herself and Carey in the studio, with the caption: "Dreams do come true. I can't wait for you to hear this. Thank you @mariahcarey for blessing me with your voice a…
(2024-02-15). Horoscope Tomorrow – Friday, February 16, 2024. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA Welcome to your daily horoscope for Friday, February 16, 2024. Today's celestial movements bring a blend of energies that will influence each zodiac sign in unique ways. Whether you're seeking guidance on matters of love, career, health, or personal growth, the stars have insights to offer. Embrace the wisdom of the cosmos as you navigate the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Let's explore what the universe has in store for you today. Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): | Today, Aries, you might feel a strong urge to take charge and lead others. Your asser…