truthout.org (2024-02-19). Local Papers Across the US Are Refusing to Cover the Movement for Ceasefire
The movement for a ceasefire to end Israel's war on Gaza has shone a spotlight on the role of corporate media in spreading pro-Israel narratives and minimizing the U.S. public's access to accurate information about pro-Palestinian perspectives and those organizing in solidarity with Palestine. Protests have targeted legacy papers like The New York Times, Palestinian writers have lambasted Western journalists, and researchers have exposed a clear bias in national coverage against Palestinian voices and views sympathetic to the Palestinian struggle.
(2024-02-19). Thousands rally globally calling for end to Gaza war. newarab.com 
Thousands of people have taken to the streets around the world to protest against the war in Gaza as A reported 250,000 people marched through London, with police arresting 12 people for
(2024-02-19). Israel bombs Gaza as US threatens to block new UN resolution. newarab.com 
(2024-02-19). When Past Activism Meets Present. popularresistance.org The horrifying Israeli assault on Gaza has revealed an indisputable shift in American public opinion, with demonstrably greater sympathy for Palestinians than existed even 10 years ago. | The global support for a ceasefire surpasses the growing grassroots support in the United States and Canada, showing Israel and the United States losing support and becoming increasingly isolated. Astute, capable young organizers and activists continue to rally appeals to conscience and press for policy changes in the region. | At the same time, many, if not most, remain unaware of activities undertaken in prior years. Can those…
(2024-02-19). US vows to veto ceasefire resolution as Israel's Rafah onslaught looms. wsws.org The Biden administration is both providing political protection and supplying the weapons required for Israel's campaign of genocide and ethnic cleansing.
(2024-02-19). Egypt Building Walled Camp For Palestinian Refugees From Gaza. popularresistance.org Egypt is building an 8-square-mile walled enclosure in the Sinai Desert near Gaza to prepare for an influx of Palestinian refugees as Israel is vowing to launch an assault on Rafah, which borders Egypt and is packed with about 1.5 million Palestinians. | The revelation of Egypt's construction, which was reported by The Wall Street Journal and an Egyptian rights group, signals Cairo is caving to Israeli pressure to allow Palestinians to enter its territory. | Egyptian officials told the Journal that more than 100,000 people would be able to fit into the camps they are constructing. If a mass exodus of Palestinians…
(2024-02-19). #NoTentsJustChicken! KFC mocks displaced Palestinians in Rafah. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – KFC, the American fast food restaurant chain, has landed in hot water and was accused of mocking Palestinian suffering following its last post on Facebook.KFC, which is the world's second-largest restaurant chain after McDonald's, posted an ad to promote its fried chicken. In the ad, KFC shared a picture displaying the logo, the hashtag " #NoTentsJustChicken," as well as an emoji of a tent and on top of it a block emoji.It captioned the photo: "Sorry, no tents here, just finger-lickin' good chicken, just the way you like it to spice up your weekend. #NoTentsJustChicken #KFCAntigua."Pro-Palestinian acti…
(2024-02-19). Headlines for February 19, 2024. democracynow.org Rights Groups Call for Probe into Navalny's Death; Russian Police Arrest Hundreds of Mourners, Nasser Hospital "No Longer Functional" After Israeli Raid; U.N. Aid Teams Barred from Entry, Israel Warns of Rafah Invasion Within Weeks as Egypt Builds Enclosed Area Amid Fears of "Mass Exodus", World Court Kicks Off Hearings on Israeli Occupation of Palestine, Protest Actions Against Israel's Genocide Continue Around the World, NYC Students Walk Out to Protest Assault on Gaza, Israelis Rally in Tel Aviv to Demand New Elections, Return of Hostages, Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da…
(2024-02-19). Protesters in Ramallah demand Egypt opens Rafah border. newarab.com 
(2024-02-19). Israeli Peace Activist Calls For Sanctions, No-Fly Zone On Israel. popularresistance.org 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…
(2024-02-19). Israel's 6-week drive to hit Hamas in Rafah and scale back Gaza war. scmp.com Israel has threatened to invade Gaza's Rafah by the start of Ramadan if Hamas does not return the remaining hostages by then.
(2024-02-19). Waiting to die in Rafah. electronicintifada.net We pray that the world will come to our aid before Israel destroys Rafah.
(2024-02-19). "Like Horror Movies": Forced to Evacuate Nasser Hospital, Surgeon Describes Israeli Raid & Arrests. democracynow.org 
As the death toll in Gaza tops 29,000, we get an update on one of the largest hospitals in southern Gaza, Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, which is no longer functional amid a dayslong raid on the facility by Israeli forces. About 200 patients remain trapped there, with Israel preventing the WHO and the U.N. from delivering aid or evacuating the patients. The Gaza Health Ministry says at least eight people died in the hospital after Israel cut off electricity and oxygen supplies, and that soldiers also arrested many hospital staff. Dr. Ahmed Moghrabi, a surgeon who worked at Nasser, sent Democracy Now! a video on…
(2024-02-19). "3 Days of Hell": Israel Raids Nasser Hospital, Arrests Staff in Latest Assault on Gaza Medical System. democracynow.org 
As Israeli forces raid Nasser Hospital in Gaza, trapping hundreds of patients there and arresting medical staff, we speak with emergency room physician Dr. Thaer Ahmad, who just recently returned to the United States after three weeks volunteering at the hospital. "We're just asking that hospitals not be targeted, that they not be bombed, and that doctors and nurses can provide for their patients without being worried that they may be killed, that they may be abducted or arrested," says Ahmad. "We need a ceasefire now. Hospitals need to be protected and functioning." He also criticiz…
(2024-02-19). Israel pounds Gaza, makes arrests at Nasser Hospital. newarab.com 
Israeli forces carried out arrests in Gaza's largest functioning hospital, health officials and the military said on Saturday, as airstrikes hit across the enclave and rain battered Israeli forces raided the "Occupation forces detained a large number of medical staff members inside Nasser Medical Comple…
(2024-02-19). Brazil's Lula accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. newarab.com 
Brazil's President "What's happening in the Gaza Strip isn't a war, it's a genocide," Lula told reporters in Addis Ababa where he w…
(2024-02-19). Benjamin Netanyahu, Now Accused of Genocide. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). What Did You Do During the Gaza Genocide? "They Feel entitled to Commit these Crimes" globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). Brazilian president insults Netanyahu as Hitler, Netanyahu responds! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken out against Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for comparing Israel's actions in Gaza to Hitler's. Netanyahu said Silva's words went too far.Silva's comments came during a press conference in Addis Ababa, where he likened Israel's actions in Gaza to genocide, drawing comparisons to Hitler's treatment of Jews.Netanyahu called Silva's remarks "shameful and alarming," saying they belittled the Holocaust and Israel's right to self-defense.üö® Crise diplomática entre Brasil e Israel | Lula, disse hoje em Adis Abeba, na Eti…
(2024-02-19). Spanish actors, directors denounce Israeli genocide at Goya Awards. wsws.org At the 38th Goya Awards on February 10, Spain's principal film award ceremony, various actors and directors spoke out strongly against the ongoing Israeli mass murder in Gaza.
(2024-02-19). Ukraine Crushingly Defeated at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). Egypt to make argument before ICJ against Israel's practices. newarab.com 
Egypt is set to make an oral argument before "The oral argument is part of an advisory opinion requested by the United Nations on Israeli practices violating the international h…
(2024-02-19). Israel out to destroy UNRWA, says agency chief. newarab.com 
Israel is waging a concerted campaign aimed at destroying Philippe Lazzarini said calls for his resignation were part of the Israeli government's push. | "Right now we are dealing with an expanded, concerted campaign by Israel aimed at destroying UNRWA," he told the Swiss newspaper group Tamedia. | "It is a long-term pol…
(2024-02-19). Podcast: Assange's Showdown With The Empire Of Lies. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Tim and Caitlin are back with another chat, this time about Assange, Gaza, the empire and propaganda. We also took a couple of questions, including "Where do you get your news and how best to parse fact from fiction?" and "Across the world are there any people you admire offering inspiration and hope?" Listen here: …
(2024-02-19). Nobody Who Gets Gaza Wrong Is Worth Listening To. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2024-02-19). UN likely to vote Tuesday on Gaza ceasefire, US signals veto. newarab.com 
The United Nations Security Council is likely to vote on Tuesday on an Algerian push for the 15-member body to demand an Algeria put forward an initial draft resolution more than two weeks ago. But US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield quickly said the text could jeopardize "sensitive negotiations" aimed at brokering a pause in the…
(2024-02-19). Bahraini activist calls for father's release and Gaza ceasefire after cancer diagnosis. middleeasteye.net 
Bahraini activist calls for father's release and Gaza ceasefire after cancer diagnosis | Maryam al-Khawaja says Denmark should bring her father home and end its support of Israel after revealing she has Hodgkin's Lymphoma | | Bahraini activist Maryam al-Khawaja poses for a photo near Heathrow Ai…
(2024-02-19). Support Ceasefire Resolution! Fairview City Hall, Tue Feb 20, 6pm Fairview Boro Hall. fightbackbetter.com
(2024-02-19). New National Labor Network Formed To Expand Support For A Ceasefire. popularresistance.org Seven national unions and over two hundred local unions today announce the formation of the National Labor Network for Ceasefire (NLNC) to "end the death and devastation" in the Middle East, and to expand support for the ceasefire among unions nationally. | Together, unions calling for a ceasefire represent over 9 million union members — more than half the labor movement in the United States. The NLNC launch comes on the heels of a statement calling for a ceasefire released by the AFL-CIO last week – the largest federation of unions in the United States. The NLNC is launching their website (laborforceasefir…
(2024-02-19). Gaza ceasefire talks 'not really promising': Qatari PM. newarab.com 
Talks between Israel and Hamas to agree to a "I believe that we can see a deal happening very soon," Qatar's Prime Minister "Yet the pattern in the last few days is not really very promising. We…
(2024-02-19). Countdown To Day X: Assange May Die If Extradited. thedissenter.org 
Editor's Note: Ahead of a major appeal hearing before the British High Court of Justice on February 20 and 21, the "Countdown To Day X" series highlights key aspects of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's appeal against extradition to the United States.The risk of cruel and inhuman treatment that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces if confined in a United States jail or prison was already litigated, and in the British legal system, the U.S. government won. | In December 2021, the British High Court of Justice—the same court that will now determine whether to grant Assange a full appeal hearing…
(2024-02-19). Global Impact: what does China's response to the Israel-Gaza war and Red Sea crisis say about its position as a world power? scmp.com In this issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at Beijing's response to the Israel-Gaza war and the Red Sea crisis following attacks by Houthi rebels that have disrupted global shipping.
(2024-02-19). Former Mossad Official: 'Children in Gaza over 4 deserve to be starved'. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). Hiroshima pro-Palestine group call for end of Gaza silence. newarab.com 
Japanese pro-Palestine organisers have campaigned in The activist group Hiroshima-Palestine Vigil Community was
(2024-02-19). Israeli forces kill 3 Palestinians, including member of an armed group, in West Bank. scmp.com The deaths came with international concern mounting about unrest in the West Bank since Hamas' October 7 attack on southern Israel sparked the Gaza war.
(2024-02-19). Israeli War-battered Economy Sees Double-digit Contraction, Sharpest Since Coronavirus Crisis. english.almanar.com.lb 
Israeli economy recorded a double-digit contraction in the three final months of 2023, with the ongoing war on Gaza taking a heavy toll on consumer spending, trade and investment, Israeli media reported, citing preliminary data by the Central Bureau of Statistics. The Zionist entity's economy shrank at a 19.4 percent annual rate in the fourth …
(2024-02-19). "The Zone of Interest" Is a Film About Auschwitz and Gaza. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). Academics Form National Group To Advocate For Justice In Palestine. popularresistance.org Academics have launched a new national network to advocate for Palestine. | Faculty for Justice in Palestine (FJP), which was formed in solidarity with Palestinian students, already has 80 affiliate groups across college campuses. | "After the genocidal war on Gaza began, groups of academic workers began to organize on campuses nationwide to support and protect students from the immediate onslaught of harassment, discrimination, and punishment," the group's facilitator Sherene Seikaly told Mondoweiss. "With 80 affiliate groups on campuses across the country, the Faculty for Justice in Palestine (FJP) national net…
(2024-02-19). 136th Day of Ongoing Conflict: Gaza's Struggle and Israeli Losses. english.almanar.com.lb 
For the 136th consecutive day, the Palestinian resistance has steadfastly confronted Zionist aggression in the Gaza Strip, despite ongoing support from the United States for Zionist violent actions against defenseless civilians in the besieged area. This aggression is facilitated by complicity from Western nations and certain Arab regimes, highlighting the hypocrisy of many who claim …
(2024-02-19). Israel incensed after Brazil's Lula likens Gaza war to Holocaust. scmp.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Brazilian president's comments trivialised the Holocaust and 'crossed a red line'.
(2024-02-19). Gaza is an Image of the Future. dissidentvoice.org For months now Israel has waged a brutal bombing campaign against Gaza. With state of the art technology, the IDF uses algorithms to generate a seemingly unending list of potential targets with a low filter for collateral damage resulting the highest rate of civilian casualties of any war of this century. In the face of …
(2024-02-19). Lenten cease-fire campaign includes Ash Wednesday Mass outside White House. anabaptistworld.org About 100 Christian protesters from several denominations praying for a cease-fire in Israel and Gaza gathered outside the White House on Ash Wednesday (Feb. 14) for a Catholic Mass and ecumenical Christian witness. "The intention was to pray for our fellow Catholic, Joe Biden," said Judy Coode, communications director for the Catholic peace advocacy group …
(2024-02-19). I'm an American Doctor Who Went to Gaza. What I Saw Wasn't War — It Was Annihilation. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). The Bloodshed in Gaza Excludes Israel from the Civilised World. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). Fuel shortages knock out Gaza's second-largest hospital. newarab.com 
Fighting, fuel shortages and Israeli raids put the The
(2024-02-19). Hind Rajab breaks hearts in new audio begging to be rescued. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The sad story of Hind Rajab has echoed throughout the world after the 6-year-old Palestinian girl was found dead hours after the car of her relatives was targeted by Israeli forces in Gaza City.Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) posted on their official X account a new audio of Hind Rajab speaking to rescue workers about her latest moment of panic before being killed by Israeli forces."They are dead," Hind spoke to the rescue worker on the phone, who in return asked the little girl if she was still with her family members who were killed inside the car. Hind said that she was still inside the car.Th…
(2024-02-19). War on Gaza: Some of the Prominent Palestinian Academics and Scientists Killed by Israel. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). Hamas warns of talks pullout unless Gaza aid increased. newarab.com 
"The movement intends to suspend negotiations until aid is brought into northern Gaza," a senior source in the Palestinian group told AFP. | "Negotiations cannot be held while hunger is ravaging the Palestinian people," he said, asking not to be identified as he is not authourised to speak on the issue. | Talks have been held in the Egyptian capit…
(2024-02-19). Medical professionals under attack from Zionist witch-hunters in Australia: A conversation with Dr Zewlan Moor. wsws.org Dr Moor is one of scores of doctors singled out by pro-Zionist elements for speaking out against Israel's murderous ethnic-cleansing operation in Gaza.
(2024-02-19). New US Sanctions on Houthis That Block Yemen Peace Deal Go Into Effect. news.antiwar.com The US on Friday formally re-designated Yemen's Houthis as "Specially Designated Global Terrorists," a step that imposes new sanctions that make the implementation of a Saudi-Houthi peace deal impossible. The US announced its plans to impose the new sanctions last month over Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, which have only escalated since President Biden …
(2024-02-19). Houthis accused of damaging Belize-flagged ship in Bab al-Mandeb. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Yemen's Houthi rebels are accused of attacking a Belize-flagged ship going through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, officials reported early Monday.The ship targeted in the alleged Houthi strike on Sunday reported being damaged by "an explosion in close proximity to the vessel," according to the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center. It said that the crew of the ship was safe.The private security firm Ambrey stated that the British-registered, Lebanese-operated cargo ship was on its way to Bulgaria after leaving Khorfakkan in the Un…
(2024-02-19). Netanyahu bans Palestinians of 1948 from Aqsa during Ramadan. newarab.com 
In a move sure to ignite tensions in the Palestinian territories, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly agreed to limit the entry of Palestinian citizens of Israel Israelis to Al Aqsa Mosque during the upcoming Ramadan holy Muslim Month. | This decision, reported by Israel's Channel 13, comes despite strong opposition from the Shin Bet security service, who warned it could exacerbate unrest. | Netanyahu's agreement follows pressure from far-right National Security
(2024-02-19). Wars on Terrorism. dissidentvoice.org Domestic and international terrorism have caused havoc in several nations. Each nation exhibits a unique approach to combatting terrorism; each nation exhibits a unique outcome from its approach. Examining types, causes, approaches, and outcomes of wars on terrorism in four nations — United States, Israel, China, and Russia — discloses successful strategies, self-destructive strategies, and …
(2024-02-19). Resistance Warns 'Israel' over Plans to limit Palestinian Al-Aqsa Access on Ramadan. english.almanar.com.lb 
Palestinian resistance warned the Israeli occupation over its plan to restrict Palestinians' entry to Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, vowing that such measures won't go unanswered. The Islamic Jihad resistance movement warned against the Israeli plan to restrict access of worshipers to the holy compound during the month of Ramadan. In …
(2024-02-19). Israel's Genocidal War After Four Months. cadtm.org
(2024-02-19). Israel plans to restrict Palestinian access to Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan: Report. muslimmirror.com JERUSALEM : Tel Aviv has approved restricting the entry of Palestinians living in Israel and Jerusalem to the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, beginning in the second week of next month, local media claimed on Sunday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given his approval to the recommendations of far-right Minister of …
(2024-02-19). Which Countries Have Stopped Supplying Arms to Israel? globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). Princeton Out of Israel — DIVEST NOW! Monday, Feb 19, 4:30pm, Frist. fightbackbetter.com
(2024-02-19). Israel moves Marwan Bargouti to another prison. newarab.com 
(2024-02-19). India port workers refuse to deal with Israel arms shipments. newarab.com 
A trade union in In a letter dated 14 February 2023, the Water Transport Workers Federation (WTWFI) of India, which represents 3,500 workers at 11 major Indian ports, said that it will refuse to load or unload weapons bound for Israel. | The union was founde…
(2024-02-19). Ben-Gvir calls for Palestinian Al-Aqsa ban during Ramadan. newarab.com 
Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on Saturday for a ban on Palestinian Muslims visiting According to Israeli broadcaster Channel 12, Ben-Gvir is also pushing to ban Palestinian citizens of Israel below the age of 70 from entering the site, claiming such age restrictions are necessary for "security reasons". | However, the channel reported that Israeli police forces disagree with the extreme-right minister and support the entran…
(2024-02-19). Israeli occupation army: Exploded drone near Lake Tiberias is likely not an Israeli military drone, circumstances of the incident are under investigation. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2024-02-19). The World Must Force Peace on Israel. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). Israeli media: A drone explodes near Lake Tiberias. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-19). Israel plans to restrict Palestinian access to Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan: Report. muslimmirror.com JERUSALEM : Tel Aviv has approved restricting the entry of Palestinians living in Israel and Jerusalem to the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, beginning in the second week of next month, local media claimed on Sunday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given his approval to the recommendations of far-right Minister of …
(2024-02-19). Electricity Minister to engage KZN business stakeholders. sanews.gov.za Electricity Minister to engage KZN business stakeholders | Minister in The Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is expected to engage with business stakeholders in KwaZulu-Natal on energy challenges and interventions. | The engagement is expected to take place at the Durban Exhibition Centre on Tuesday, 20 February. | "The energy sector in South Africa is facing significant challenges which have implications for businesses, households, and the economy at large. The engagement will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to share their perspectives on the energy challenges businesses f…
(2024-02-19). New Legislation in US Congress Seeks to Punish South Africa. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). South Africa and Egypt discuss establishment of specialised clinics for medical tourism in both countries. tvbrics.com 
Egypt hosted a meeting between the chairman of the Egyptian General Health Authority and South African diplomats…
(2024-02-19). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-02-19). Yemeni media outlets report a US-UK raid targeting the Al-Jabbana area in the center of Hodeidah, western Yemen. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-19). Yemeni defence ministry official found dead in Egypt. newarab.com 
A senior military official in "We are following with great concern the killing of the director of the Military Industrialisation Department in the Ministry of Defence, martyr Major General Hassan bin Jalal Al-Obaidi," the embassy wrote on X. | It said Al-Obaidi was found murdered in his apartment…
(2024-02-19). Yemeni official found dead in Cairo, Egypt. albawaba.com
(2024-02-19). Alexei Navalny's widow to meet EU ministers as Russia jails mourners. scmp.com Alexei Navalny's unexpected death at the age of 47 at an Arctic penal colony has generated international outrage.
(2024-02-19). Russian Dissident Alexei Navalny Dies in Arctic Prison; "No Doubt" He Was Killed, Says Masha Gessen. democracynow.org 
More than 400 people have reportedly been detained in Russia for publicly mourning the death of Alexei Navalny, who died in an Arctic penal colony on Friday at age 47. He was the most prominent critic of Vladimir Putin in Russia and was serving a 19-year sentence at the time of his death on "extremism" charges. U.S. President Joe Biden and other Western leaders directly have blamed Putin for Navalny's death. Prison authorities say Navalny died of "sudden death syndrome," but his family has not yet been given access to his body to allow for an independent autopsy. For more, we speak w…
(2024-02-19). The Weekly Round-Up: Navalny dies, a Right to Encryption, Rwanda Safety Bill questioned by Human Rights Committee. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In the News Russia's state prison service released a public statement on Friday reporting that opposition leader and vocal Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has died in prison. Russian authorities are reportedly refusing to release the body, raising questions about the manner of his death. Navalny was sentenced in 2023 to 19 years imprisonment on a …
(2024-02-19). Nikki Haley assails Donald Trump for continued silence on Navalny death. scmp.com Alexei Navalny's unexpected death at the age of 47 at an Arctic penal colony has generated international outrage. But Trump has yet to say a word publicly.
(2024-02-19). Dozens detained in Russia as Navalny's family seek body. newarab.com 
Police detained dozens of Russians paying tribute to opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Saturday, as his spokeswoman accused authorities of stalling the release of his body to relatives. | The 47-year-old Kremlin critic His death, which the West has blamed on the Kremlin, deprives Russia's opposition of its figurehead just a month before elections poised…
(2024-02-19). Australia: Asbestos contamination found in public spaces across Sydney. wsws.org The carcinogenic material has been found at more than 40 sites, including hospitals, parks, schools and shopping centres.
(2024-02-19). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance: Direct hits achieved as our fighters targeted the Birkat Risha site. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-19). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance: Direct hits achieved as our fighters targeted the Zionist site of Al-Samaqa in the occupied Lebanese Shebaa Farms. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-19). Hezbollah successfully targets the Zionist Ramta site in the occupied Lebanese Shebaa Farms, employing precision missile weaponry and scoring direct hits. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-19). Did Zaluzhny bail in the nick of time. infobrics.org The newly appointed top commander, General Oleksandr Syrsky, had no choice but to officially order a retreat from Avdeyevka. However, in reality, his forces have been doing exactly that during the entire last week. This is where Zaluzhny's decision to leave the "hot potato" to Zelensky and his entourage becomes all the more logical.
(2024-02-19). Russia, Greater Eurasia and Modern International Politics. infobrics.org Russian policymakers, it seems, are operating under the assumption that country's interaction with its most important partners, in terms of its development and stability in Eurasia, cannot be dependent on the dynamics of the conflict between Russia and the West…
(2024-02-19). Travel time via Moscow-St. Petersburg to be 2 hours 15 minutes. tvbrics.com Trains will run every 15 minutes…
(2024-02-19). Rupee Payments Increases India's Shipments to Russia. infobrics.org India's engineering exports to Russia have witnessed an exceptional surge, surpassing USD1 billion in the first nine months of the previous year, with notable growth attributed to payments settled in rupees…
(2024-02-19). India's foreign minister says new countries want to join BRICS. tvbrics.com Subrahmanyam Jaishankar spoke at the Munich Security Conference 2024…
(2024-02-19). Pentagon admits Ukraine faces many more defeats after Avdeyevka. infobrics.org Zelensky delusionally thinks Ukraine can recapture territory from Russia.
(2024-02-19). BRICS: Growing in Strength and Stature. infobrics.org The strong bilateral ties between Russia and India have been the cornerstone in the development of BRICS. India uses the BRICS platform as an opportunity to balance the Russia-China axis, and by extension the international order…
(2024-02-19). US democracy in crisis as election looms. infobrics.org With Biden's mental health being questioned, Trump's several legal arrests, and US federalism itself in crisis with the ongoing Texas border standoff and calls for "Texit", this year's elections could be even more "interesting" than the previous ones – which was already marked by concerns about a coup.
(2024-02-19). Western media using Russian dissident's death to disguise Ukrainian military failure. infobrics.org West's unfounded accusations against Moscow are aimed at harming Russia's image precisely during key moments of the special military operation.
(2024-02-19). Germany Swims Or Sinks With NATO. popularresistance.org There couldn't be a better metaphor than what a Chinese analyst used to characterize the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) while commenting on its secretary general Jens Stoltenberg's recent remark that the West does not seek war with Russia but should still "prepare ourselves for a confrontation that could last decades." | The Chinese commentator compared Stoltenberg with an in-charge of a firm of undertakers, "a store owner of coffin and casket, which makes no money in peacetime. As an undertaker, NATO needs conflict, bloodshed for earnings. So it spreads fear and panic in order to ensure its member cou…
(2024-02-19). (W.E. Talk) How Cultural Communication Bridges the East and the West. ecns.cn The Asian Art Museum has a collection of nearly 20,000 Asian cultural relics spanning 6,000 years, with Chinese artifacts dominating. Jay Xu, the museum's director and CEO, talks about the museum's role as a bridge in cross-cultural communication. The key to setting culture free from political limits is to find "the greatest common denominator." Museums can transcend politics and highlight the communication between peoples and cultures.
(2024-02-19). Italy: Returning sea migrants to Libya is illegal. newarab.com 
The Court of Cassation upheld the conviction of the captain of an Italian towboat, Asso 28, who in 2018 rescued 101 migrants from a rubber dinghy and returned them to Libya. | The rescue took place in international waters about 105 km off Libya, the court said. Pregnant women an…
(2024-02-19). UK economy suffering 'long-term' economic cost of Brexit, Goldman Sachs group says. leftfootforward.org Yet more evidence has emerged of just how disastrous the decision to leave the EU has been for the UK economy, with economists at Goldman Sachs group saying that real GDP has underperformed by about 5%. | In a research note published earlier this month, Sven Jari Stehn and colleagues said that Brexit had resulted in reduced growth and higher inflation, with 'reduced international trade, weak business investment and a drop in migrants coming from Britain's largest trade partner all contributing', Bloomberg has reported. | It comes as a number of studies have warned of the harmful consequences of Brexit, with th…
(2024-02-19). Democrat wins special election for Congress running right wing, anti-immigrant campaign. wsws.org The victory by Tom Suozzi in the district previously held by corrupt Republican George Santos cuts the Republican margin in the House to only two votes.
(2024-02-19). Australian government imprisons more refugees on Nauru. wsws.org Labor's anti-refugee crackdown renews the role played by successive Australian governments since the 1990s in setting global precedents for governments to shut their borders.
(2024-02-19). NYT Highlights Problem of Part-Time Employment as It Hits Record Low. cepr.net 
When it comes to economic issues, you can't reliably count on the NYT opinion pages (except Paul Krugman) to be behind the times. In keeping with its reputation, the NYT had a column by Adelie Waldman about workers not being able to control their hours of work, and often getting fewer hours than they need …
(2024-02-19). Molson Coors brewery workers strike in Fort Worth, Texas. wsws.org The strike at Coors is potentially the prelude to an even larger nationwide strike by 5,000 workers at Anheuser-Busch, where workers voted to authorize a strike by 99 percent.
(2024-02-19). The Double-Edged Sword of Stem Cell Research: Potential and Pitfalls. medriva.com Stem cell research, hailed as the future of regenerative medicine, holds immense potential for treating a myriad of diseases. However, a recent study has revealed that approximately one-fifth of stem cells grown in laboratories for medical treatments possess cancer-causing mutations. Although these cells have not been injected into humans, they are being used in research…
(2024-02-19). A new wave of land grabs strikes Tanzania. cadtm.org
(2024-02-19). South Korean Trainee Doctors Resign En Masse in Protest Against Government Medical Policy. medriva.com In a significant move that has sparked debate about the country's healthcare system, trainee doctors in South Korea have begun resigning en masse in protest of a government medical policy. The policy aims to increase the number of medical school admissions by 2,000, a decision that has been met with widespread dissent among the medical…
(2024-02-19). Current Crisis in South Korea's Healthcare System: Trainee Doctors Resign En Masse. medriva.com A Mass Resignation by Trainee Doctors In an unprecedented move, trainee doctors across South Korea have started resigning in large numbers as a form of protest against a proposed government policy. The policy in question seeks to increase the number of medical school admissions by 2,000 starting next year. The mass resignations have led to…
(2024-02-19). 80% of Colombia's healthcare intermediaries lack legally required funds. colombiareports.com The vast majority of the private intermediaries that are part of Colombia's public healthcare system don't comply with regulations that allow them to operate, according to the Comptroller General's Office….
(2024-02-19). Impact of COVID-19 on NHS Building Projects in Scotland: A Comprehensive Analysis. medriva.com Due to the economic strain induced by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Scottish government has frozen all new NHS building projects. This decision has resulted in delaying the construction of new healthcare facilities, impacting the expansion and improvement of Scotland's healthcare services. The delay in these building projects is expected to have significant implications for the…
(2024-02-19). Nurse Spearheads Nationwide Campaign for Better Rehabilitation Services. medriva.com Plymouth Nurse Champions Rehabilitation Awareness Campaign A Plymouth-based nurse, Kate Tantam, has stepped up to launch a nationwide campaign aimed at raising awareness about the importance of rehabilitation in the patient recovery process. Her initiative, known as Rehab Legends, is drawing attention and support from the local community, highlighting the significance of this cause. The…
(2024-02-19). Separating Fact and Fiction Amidst Fearmongering Reports About Russian Space Nukes. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). 'Democracies' Deny The Popular Will While Suppressing Protest And Dissent. popularresistance.org What is democracy? Dictionaries provide a variety of meanings but in general, they define it as "rule by the people," which includes the election of representatives in a legislature or a parliament. This simple definition is easily understood but when one takes a closer look at the nations which call themselves democracies, it is clear that the word is now little more than a "get out of jail" free card to cover for what is, in fact, oligarchic rule. No one has to look very far to see the discrepancies between democracy as advertised and how states really function. | Most people here in the United States, 61% acco…
(2024-02-19). Throwing Good Money After Bad In Ukraine? popularresistance.org As U.S. House members grapple with whether to give $60 billion more to Ukraine, they must also grapple with the checkered nature of the intelligence they've been fed. | On July 13, 2023, President Joe Biden announced Russian President Vladimir Putin "has already lost the war." That was six days after C.I.A. Director William Burns, normally a sane voice, had called the war a "strategic failure" for Russia with its "military weaknesses laid bare." | Earlier, in December 2022, National Intelligence Director Avril Haines reported that the Russians were experiencing "shortages of ammunition" and were "not capable of i…
(2024-02-19). Russian President Vladimir Putin Bursts the Bubble of Western "Perception Managers" globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). Public Ownership Of Housing Could Be Closer Than You Think. popularresistance.org The housing crisis in New York is the worst it's been in over five decades, and low-income residents are being hit the hardest. As a result, homelessness is on the uptick and working-class families are being forced out of the city at an alarming rate. In the midst of this emergency, an array of progressive politicians and organizers are joining in an effort to move away from private sector development as the sole tool to address the severe housing shortage. | In early February, New York State Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and State Sen. Cordell Cleare introduced a bill to create the Social Housing Development Au…
(2024-02-19). Latin American Ex-Presidents Demand US Intervention In Venezuela. popularresistance.org After the failure of the Lima Group, Latin American right-wing former presidents created a new group to continue interfering in the internal affairs of other countries, such as attempting to overthrow the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro. | This new Lima Group is named Liberty and Democracy Group, which includes the former presidents Iván Duque of Colombia, Mauricio Macri of Argentina, Jorge Quiroga of Bolivia, Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador, and Mario Abdo Benítez of Paraguay. | The idea for creating this Lima Group 2.0 came from the late Sebastián Piñera, former president of Chile.
(2024-02-19). Selected Articles: American Strategists Fearing War with Russia. Rand Corporation Report. globalresearch.ca 
By Apparently, American strategists are concerned about the future of US-Russian relations in a post-Ukrainian conflict scenario. In a recent report, one of …
(2024-02-19). Denmark to send its 'entire artillery' to Ukraine, prime minister says. scmp.com Mette Frederiksen made the announcement at the Munich Security Conference and appealed to other European nations to do more to help Ukraine in its war with Russia.
(2024-02-19). Polish Farmers to Block Entire Border with Ukraine as Well as Transport Hubs, Railway Depots and Seaports. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). NIMA AND I DISCUSS THE WARS IN UKRAINE AND PALESTINE. sonar21.com 
Here is the video of my weekly chat with Nima. Enjoy…
(2024-02-19). Pentagon Admits Ukraine Faces Many More Defeats After Avdeyevka. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). Ukraine forces don't have enough artillery to battle Russia. Withdrawal from Avdiivka shows that. scmp.com Dwindling ammunition threatens Ukraine's hold on the 1,000km front line under withering assault by Russian artillery. Defensive lines are in jeopardy…
(2024-02-19). Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: 23,000 people reported missing. icrc.org News release | "Not knowing what happened to a loved one is excruciating, and this is the tragic reality for tens of thousands of families who live in a state of constant anguish.
(2024-02-19). Cold Harbin a hot tourism destination for holiday. ecns.cn Harbin, Heilongjiang province, a hot tourism destination since winter, welcomed around 10.1 million visitors during the eight-day Spring Festival holiday, a year-on-year increase of 81.7 percent.
(2024-02-19). Emergency housing team to assist Nongoma storm victims. sanews.gov.za Emergency housing team to assist Nongoma storm victims | Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has dispatched the department's emergency housing team to establish the extent of damage caused by a storm that hit several houses in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, on Saturday. | According to the department's preliminary assessments, to date, several households in Ekubuseni, Gomodo and Holinyoka villages were largely affected, leaving four households homeless. | Kubayi said after the completion of the assessments, the Emergency Housing Unit will then intervene based on the four categories of emergency housing interventi…
(2024-02-19). Shanghai announces new project to boost ease of financial services. ecns.cn Made up of 16 measures, the new project aims to make Shanghai's financial services more accessible, convenient, strategic, safe and people-oriented.
(2024-02-19). Air travel surges thanks to Spring Festival and visa policies. ecns.cn The eight-day Spring Festival holiday that lasted from Feb 10 to 17, coupled with the relaxed visa polices of several countries towards China, has significantly boosted the demand of outbound and inbound travel for Chinese travelers and fueled further growth for the air travel market.
(2024-02-19). Hainan steps up efforts to help tourists go home. ecns.cn The mass congestion tourists experienced when they left the island province of Hainan at the end of the eight-day Spring Festival holiday attracted widespread attention.
(2024-02-19). Culture Fact: Rain Water. ecns.cn
(2024-02-19). Daily Horoscope , February 20, 2024 (Today). albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA Welcome to your daily horoscope for February 20, 2024. Today's celestial movements bring a blend of energies that will influence each zodiac sign in unique ways. As the cosmos orchestrates its dance, the planetary alignments offer insights into our emotional landscapes, interpersonal dynamics, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're seeking guidance for matters of the heart, career decisions, or simply curious about what the stars have in store, let's explore the cosmic forecast for each sign. Horoscope Today, February 20, 2024: Aries Today(March 21 – April…
(2024-02-19). New Insights from the TIMELESS Trial: Extended Thrombolysis Window May Benefit Some Stroke Patients. medriva.com
(2024-02-19). New dinosaur discovery in Morocco reveal mysteries of past. albawaba.com 
ALBAWAA – In an exciting discovery, fossils of the dinosaur "Abelisaurus" have been discovered in Morocco, and they are shedding light on the lives of dinosaurs during the Cretaceous period, which spanned from 145 to 66 million years ago, as reported by
(2024-02-19). China's AG600M firefighting aircraft completes cold-weather test flights. ecns.cn Two of China's independently-developed large amphibious aircraft AG600M, codenamed Kunlong, completed their cold-weather test flights at Dongshan airport in Hailar, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
(2024-02-19). Julian Assange's Father Speaks: "My son is politically persecuted." globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). Dodik: Belarus, Republika Srpska have many areas for cooperation. eng.belta.by Belarus and Republika Srpska have many areas for cooperation, President of Republika Srpska, an entity in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Milorad Dodik said as he met with Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko in Minsk on 19 February.
(2024-02-19). Capitalism and drug trafficking in Ecuador: Two sides of the same coin. cadtm.org
(2024-02-19). Minsk to host Belarusian-Turkish business forum on 4 March. eng.belta.by Belarus' National Center for Marketing together with the Association of Turkish Businessmen (ASRIAD) will organize a Belarusian-Turkish business forum during a visit of a large-scale business delegation of Türkiye to Belarus on 4 March.
(2024-02-19). Managing High Cholesterol Through A Plant-Based Diet: All You Need To Know. medriva.com The Importance of Controlling Cholesterol High cholesterol levels can pose a significant risk factor for heart diseases. It is crucial to manage and control these levels to maintain heart health. A plant-based diet has been highlighted as an effective strategy for this purpose. With the increased prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, understanding the benefits of plant-based…
(2024-02-19). Spring scenery of lake bed in C China. ecns.cn Aerial view of spring scenery of Daye lake bed in Huangshi, central China's Hubei Province.
(2024-02-19). Belarus wants to sell cancer drugs in Uzbekistan. eng.belta.by The market of Uzbekistan is very promising and Belarus is ready to offer high-quality, inexpensive pharmaceuticals to this country. By now, the enterprises of Belpharmprom Holding have obtained 136 registration certificates to sell medicines in Uzbekistan.
(2024-02-19). AU launches 50-year blueprint for Africa's socio-economic development. sanews.gov.za AU launches 50-year blueprint for Africa's socio-economic development | African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government have launched the Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan of the AU's Agenda 2063: "The Africa we want". | Agenda 2063 serves as a 50-year blueprint for Africa's socio-economic development and integration. | It was adopted by the AU Member States at the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) this weekend, after extensive consultations across the continent. | President Cyril Ramaphosa concluded his participation at the summit on Sunday. | "A key flagship project of Agend…
(2024-02-19). Managing Hypertension: Insights and Practical Advice. medriva.com Understanding Hypertension Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a silent and potentially deadly condition that can lead to severe health problems like heart attacks and strokes. It manifests when the force of blood pushing against the artery walls is consistently too high. It is a common condition affecting both adults and children and…
(2024-02-19). Elections in Pakistan: An Afterthought. uwidata.com By Dure Akram, Lahore, Pakistan 10 days is too long of a time for any parliamentary democracy to decide who deserves to be given the baton next. Haunted by a long-drawn-out delay, the 12th general polls in Pakistan held on February 8 were supposed to bring about at least a semblance of stability. Although brought …
(2024-02-19). Palestine Teach In Monday, Feb 19, 7pm, Rutgers New Brunswick, LSC Meeting Room 201 AB. fightbackbetter.com 
üö® IMPORTANT!!! üö® Next meeting (tomorrow, Monday 2/19), we will be hosting a teach-in regarding Palestine with members of @sjprutgersnb…
(2024-02-19). Belarus, Zimbabwe sign memorandum on assembly of Belarusian buses. eng.belta.by In Harare, the parties also signed an agreement to supply Belarusian fire fighting equipment for one of the regions of Zimbabwe.
(2024-02-19). The Impact of COVID-19 on Patients with Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Study Analysis. medriva.com Recent studies have shed new light on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), a type of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints. An estimated 3 million Americans are living with axSpA, experiencing symptoms such as low back pain, stiffness, and fatigue. The disease's exact cause is…
(2024-02-19). Pakistan's misery continues. cadtm.org
(2024-02-19). SP leader Saleem Sherwani resigns, citing neglect of Muslims and PDA communities. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Desk Five-time former MP Saleem Sherwani's resignation from the Samajwadi Party (SP) has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of Uttar Pradesh. In a strongly worded letter addressed to party president Akhilesh Yadav, Sherwani accused the SP of neglecting Muslims and the wider PDA (Pichda, Dalit, and Minority) communities, prompting questions about …
(2024-02-19). Signs, Signs . . . Every Where Signs! Two Opportunities for Lawn Signs. fightbackbetter.com
(2024-02-19). Load shedding to be suspended during the day. sanews.gov.za Load shedding to be suspended during the day | Eskom has announced that load shedding will oscillate between Stage 2 and no load shedding until further notice. | This after the power utility faced serious challenges over the past 10 days, with load shedding reaching Stages 5 and 6 — leaving consumers without power for up to four hours per shedding period during the day. | Now, the power utility says consumers will have power between 5am and 4pm during the day, with Stage 2 load shedding kicking in from 4pm to 5am every day. | "This alternating pattern of suspending load shedding from 5am to 4pm and Stage 2…
(2024-02-19). Why the 1953 cancellation of German debt won't be reproduced for Greece and Developing Countries. cadtm.org
(2024-02-19). EU to Fine Apple ‚Ǩ500 million. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The European Union is getting set to hit Apple with a massive fine of ‚Ǩ500 million. Why? They're saying Apple has been unfair in how it deals with music apps, favoring its own over others.Sources say this decision comes after a close look into whether Apple was playing fair with its music services compared to competitors.According to reports from the Financial Times, Brussels is about to announce this hefty fine, making it the first time the EU has punished Apple for not following rules about giving everyone equal access to music streaming services.The fine, expected to be around &sb…
(2024-02-19). US court summons Kurdish PM Barzani over multiple charges. newarab.com 
On 15 February, the US District Court for the District of Columbia summoned Masrour Barzani, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in The lawsuit, numbered 1: 24-cv-00278, was filed on 30 January 2024 by the…
(2024-02-19). 39-Year-Old US Air Force Pilot, Died Suddenly. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). Beirut judge charges Nissan employees for 'stealing' Ghosn documents. newarab.com 
A Lebanese judge has charged four Nissan employees with the theft of documents and devices from the A lawyer for the company told AFP the legal action was "unlawful" and that the company would seek to have the charges thrown out. | The Beirut judge has decided to prosecute "four senior Nissan officials" of Japanese, Spanish, French…
(2024-02-19). Oppenheimer triumphs at Baftas with 7 prizes, Emma Stone and Cillian Murphy win top acting awards. scmp.com Atomic bomb epic won seven prizes, including best picture, director and actor for Cillian Murphy, who portrays the American theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer.
(2024-02-19). Kaà߃±nƒ±lmaz rota: Türkiye limanƒ±. img.piri.net Havvanur Fadila /Gazeteci – Dubai/BAE | Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan'ƒ±n Birle≈üik Arap Emirlikleri (BAE) ve Mƒ±sƒ±r ziyaretlerinde iki à∂nemli tema à∂n plana à߃±ktƒ±. Ziyaret ettiƒüi bu iki àºlke ile ekonomik ve siyasàÆ i≈ü birliklerinin arttƒ±rƒ±lmasƒ± ve Gazze'deki insanàÆ trajedi iàßin bà∂lge àºlkeleri ile dayanƒ±≈üma…Cumhurba≈ükanƒ±nƒ&plusm…
(2024-02-19). Rus medyasƒ± bunu konu≈üuyor: Putin Türkiye'yi enerjide en gàºvenilir ortak ilan etti. img.piri.net Rusya lideri Vladimir Putin'in à∂nàºmàºzdeki haftalarda Türkiye'yi ziyaret etmesi bekleniyor. Vladimir Putin, hafta sonu Türkiye'nin en gàºvenilir doƒüalgaz ortaƒüƒ± olduƒüunu sà∂yledi. | ƒ∞kinci yƒ±lƒ± bitmek àºzere olan Ukrayna i≈ügalinin enerji sektà∂ràºndeki yol aàßtƒ±ƒüƒ± dà∂nàº≈üàºme deƒüinen Rusya Devlet Ba≈ükanƒ± Putin, Avrupalƒ± àºlkelerin Rus gazƒ&p…
(2024-02-19). Nicaragua Leads the World: Holding Countries Accountable Without War or Sanctions. orinocotribune.com By Becca Renk — Feb 13, 2024 | I was 13 years old the day I got braces on my teeth and the United States bombed Baghdad, launching the "first" Iraq war. | "Today, Wednesday the 16th of January 1991, we had just gotten out of the dentist's office and Mom told me the news," I wrote in my journal. "She started saying, 'Oh my God!' and I was silent, wanting to cry and throw up." | My 8th grade class organized a "speak out" in the school library. The students sat cross-legged on the carpet and took turns struggling to express our feelings through the tangle of meaningless phrases we'd heard adults around us using…
(2024-02-19). Colombia increases troops in the north to combat paramilitaries. colombiareports.com 
Colombia's military sent 200 extra troops to northern Colombia after four soldiers were killed in combat with paramilitary organization AGC. The soldiers were sent to the regions of Northeast Antioquia…
(2024-02-19). Understanding the Duration of Marijuana in Your System and How to Eliminate It. medriva.com Decoding the duration of marijuana in the system and the means to eliminate it can be a complex process. This article will delve into this topic, exploring the factors that influence marijuana's presence in the system, the detection of edibles in drug tests, and the advice on its elimination. How Long Does Marijuana Stay in…
(2024-02-19). New faces set to lead China-U.S. climate ties. ecns.cn As special climate envoys of China and the United States, Xie Zhenhua and John Kerry have spent years on opposite sides of negotiation tables.
(2024-02-19). Nepalese Humanists Preparing To Support the 3rd World March for Peace and NonViolence. pressenza.com 
Nepal welcomed the 1st and 2nd World March for Peace and Nonviolence and is working to welcome the 3rd WM once more to their native land. | The 1st World March for Peace and Nonviolence was in Nepal on the 9th of October, 2009, with some of the other base team members arriving on October 10. The 1st World March was held on the 10th, in three different districts— KATHMANDU, BHAKTAPUR, and KAVRE (PANAUTI)— a rally in Bhaktapur, another rally and cultural program in Kavre (Panauti), then a conference, press meeting and rally around the Kathmandu Durbar Square. The team then rested, some going to Nagarkot f…
(2024-02-19). My Little Pony convention shut down by Moscow police over alleged LGBTQ propaganda. scmp.com 'Police received a complaint claiming that our event promoted non-traditional relationships … adult content for minors, and general horror and darkness,' organisers of Mi Amore said.
(2024-02-19). In Numbers: Booming tourism and consumption during 2024 Spring Festival Holiday. ecns.cn
(2024-02-19). Heart-Healthy Lifestyle: Exercise, Move More, Live Better. medriva.com Exercise, which requires sitting less and moving more, is a vital part of maintaining a healthy heart. Regular physical activity has been proven to influence numerous aspects of heart health positively, from reducing the risk of heart conditions to improving mental health and reducing visceral fat. This benefits the heart by reducing the risk of…
(2024-02-19). People celebrate Tibetan new year with folk dance. ecns.cn The Tibetan New Year coincides with the Chinese Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. During celebrations, local Tibetan people perform this traditional dance.
(2024-02-19). The Impact of Medication Shortages: A Grimsby Woman's Struggle without ADHD Medication. medriva.com ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, affects millions of people around the world, making even the simplest tasks a daily challenge. Medications are one of the primary methods to manage ADHD symptoms, providing individuals with the ability to focus, control impulsive behaviors, and lead a more balanced life. However, what happens when one's access to such crucial…
(2024-02-19). (W.E. Talk) The 'China Threat': Not a Theory but a Narrative. ecns.cn Jan-Boje Frauen is a German scholar specializing in the philosophy of science. A Ph.D. in international relations from Xiamen University, he is a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Philosophy at the university's College of Humanities. His published work includes his post-doctoral dissertation Fire & Language: The Two-Faced Process of Progress in DeepStructural Sociocultural Evolution and Narrations of the "China Threat": An Analysis of the Discursive Roots of U.S.-Western China Perception from the Beginning of the Twenty-First Century until the Trump Presidency. | As China's national strength and internatio…
(2024-02-19). Joe Biden: The Damnation of Age. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). Farmers' Protest in India Reignites. A Struggle for the Future of Food and Agriculture. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). ABC's 'Nemesis' series whitewashes the Coalition's failures. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-19). Industry seen as priority for Belarus-Uzbekistan cooperation. eng.belta.by "Our cooperation is not limited only to supplies. We are entering a new level of mutual cooperation – it is production cooperation. This is the future," the representative of the Industry Ministry said.
(2024-02-19). The Road Ahead: Early Cancer Detection and the Promise of A Healthier Future. medriva.com Understanding the Complexity of Early Cancer Detection Detecting and diagnosing early-stage cancers can be challenging because they often do not cause any symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they are commonly associated with other causes and conditions. This makes early detection a significant hurdle in the fight against this dreaded disease. However, advancements in the field…
(2024-02-19). Belarus' PM: Most people in Europe do not support Brussels' hostile policy. eng.belta.by Despite the openly hostile policy of European bureaucrats, we understand that the majority of the people of Europe do not support this policy, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said as he met with President of the Republika Srpska, an entity in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Milorad Dodik, in Minsk on 19 February.
(2024-02-19). Swiatek beats Rybakina to clinch third straight Qatar crown. newarab.com 
World number one Swiatek is the first player to win three straight titles at the same WTA event since "You don't even know hard it was n…
(2024-02-19). 2024 Is the Last Year of Free Speech and Democracy in the Western World. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). SDPI to contest 60 seats in the Lok Sabha Election 2024. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Network Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) has announced that it will contest 60 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha election. The party has released its first list of 27 constituencies. The constituencies announced in the first list are Jangipur, Behrampur, Murshidabad, Malda South, Jadhavpur and Kolkata North and South (West Bengal), …
(2024-02-19). Afghanistan special envoys meet in Doha. newarab.com 
National and regional special envoys to The two-day meeting, hosted by the UN secretary-general, was due to discuss increasing engagement with…
(2024-02-19). The Message to Pelosi Has Been Delivered . . . Do you hear us NOW? fightbackbetter.com
(2024-02-19). 1,800 apartments built in Belarus in January 2024. eng.belta.by Belarus commissioned some 60,700 square meters of housing for people registered as in need of better living conditions, which accounted for 30.6% of the total housing commissioned.
(2024-02-19). Commodity exchange trade between Belarus, Azerbaijan up 4.5 times. eng.belta.by Timber was the main contributor to the growth of commodity exchange trade with Azerbaijan. Over the past year, more than 301,000 cubic meters of Belarusian timber were sold to the Azerbaijani market, which was almost six times more than in 2022.
(2024-02-19). X demands Musk to free Liam Nissan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – American actor Liam Neeson who is best known for starring in Taken is the talk of the internet amid Elon Musk's alleged suspension of one of his fan parody accounts Liam Nissan TM on X (formerly Twitter).This caused quite a stir on the platform as users demanded the freedom of the parody account with the hashtag #FreeLiamNissan.Liam Nissan TM which doesn't exist anymore on X is as alive as ever thanks to the hashtag as users took to the platform and called Musk a "hypocrite" for always promoting free speech but his actions proven otherwise by banning this account for "making fun of him".Take in mind th…
(2024-02-19). Scientists find way to predict dementia. ecns.cn Using a massive databank and artificial intelligence, Shanghai scientists have discovered biomarkers in plasma that can predict dementia 15 years before symptoms begin.
(2024-02-19). Embarrassment for GB News after their own poll shows 90% of voters choose to 'rejoin the EU'. leftfootforward.org GB News was left embarrassed after the right-wing channel's own poll showed that an overwhelming majority of respondents want to rejoin the EU, not a result that the channel would've been happy with. | Over the weekend, eight years after Britain left the EU, GB News decided to carry out a poll to gauge public opinion on Brexit. They would've done well to remember that a number of polls over recent months have shown that a majority favour rejoining the EU, with the demand to reverse Brexit reaching is highest ever level in one poll. | However, GB News decided to put their poll behind a paywall, meaning that onl…
(2024-02-19). Frog Embryo Study Sheds Light on the Human Birth Anomaly — Intestinal Malrotation. medriva.com
(2024-02-19). Emerging Developments in Cu-Catalyzed Allylic C-H Amination: A New Frontier in Organic Synthesis. medriva.com
(2024-02-19). Minsk gears up for voting day. eng.belta.by
(2024-02-19). Youth breathe new life into ancient art form. ecns.cn One of the best practitioners in the area is the National Tongliang Dragon Dance Troupe, which was honored as such by the Chinese Dragon and Lion Dance Sports Association in 1999.
(2024-02-19). Yorkshire Museum to Unveil Rare Artifacts from Star Carr: A Journey into Life 11,000 Years Ago. medriva.com The Yorkshire Museum is set to captivate visitors with an intriguing exhibition titled 'Star Carr: Life after the ice'. This exhibition will showcase a collection of rare artifacts uncovered from the world-renowned Middle Stone Age site of Star Carr, located near Scarborough. The exhibition is poised to not only shine a light on a significant…
(2024-02-19). Explosive diarrhea surrounds South Korea's Hanteo Music Awards. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – South Korea's Hanteo Music Awards is the talk of K-pop fans around the world but for a different reason this time. Due to the busy environment of the awards, a fan resorted to soiling their pants after not reaching the restroom on time, causing an odorous smell across the arena till stars and fans alike couldn't take it anymore. One of Aespa's group members Karina was seen in a video covering her nose and mouth due to the horrendous odor across the arena where the Hanteo Music Awards took place. Explosive diarrhea surrounds South Korea's Hanteo Music Awards: So… apparently a fan attending the…
(2024-02-19). As Biden-Trump rematch looms, wild card candidates threaten to tip scales. scmp.com An American public turned off by two historically unpopular front runners appears more open than ever to the rich crop of wild cards who could tilt the election in 2024.
(2024-02-19). Uzbekistan seeks closer ties in education with Belarus. eng.belta.by "There was a common understanding that our countries can jointly enter the markets of third countries, including those neighboring Uzbekistan. This is in our interests," Ambassador Rakhmatulla Nazarov said.
(2024-02-19). Uncovering the Potentials Causes of Intestinal Malrotation: Linking Atrazine and Metabolic Disruptions. medriva.com
(2024-02-19). Spring Festival fireworks in Macao. eng.belta.by
(2024-02-19). Understanding the Link Between Obesity, Hypertension, and Cardiovascular Health: New Insights from Recent Studies. medriva.com
(2024-02-19). Spring Festival holiday sees 474 million domestic tourist trips in China. ecns.cn During the eight-day Spring Festival holiday, Chinese tourists took 474 million domestic trips, an increase of 34.3 percent compared to the previous year, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China on Sunday.
(2024-02-19). Belarus' PM: Openness is way forward in bilateral relations in today's geopolitical situation. eng.belta.by In the current difficult geopolitical situation, it is openness to dialogue and mutual trust that drive forward bilateral cooperation, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said during the talks with President of Republika Srpska, an entity in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Milorad Dodik.
(2024-02-19). Belarus, Russia sign action plan in manufacturing for 2024-2026. eng.belta.by Belarusian Industry Minister Aleksandr Rogozhnik held a meeting with First Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Vasily Osmakov of Russia.
(2024-02-19). Winter sports in China eye white-hot growth. ecns.cn The total number of visitors to 19 national ski resorts in November and December alone reached 9.43 million, up a staggering 316 percent year-on-year, with revenue from related sports and other activities reaching 6.46 billion yuan ($898 million), up 543 percent year-on-year.
(2024-02-19). Echoes of Conflict. dissidentvoice.org Europe was burning. Or so I had heard in many media outlets before I boarded a flight to Europe. According to various hysterical outlets in the West, philistines were surging up through Gibraltar and other southbound nodes of ingress to destabilize European culture, that high-flown redoubt of wine and song and literature and art. Lisbon, …
(2024-02-19). Goshen College fires music professor. anabaptistworld.org On Feb. 12, Goshen College terminated the employment of Richard Brunson, former associate professor of music and director of the Goshen College Symphony Orchestra. He had been on administrative leave for six days.
(2024-02-19). Largest Covid-19 vaccine study yet finds links to health conditions. scmp.com More than 13.5 billion doses of Covid vaccines have been administered globally over the past three years. A small proportion were injured by the shots, stoking debate about their benefits versus harms.
(2024-02-19). Guangdong promotes industrial innovation. ecns.cn Guangdong province will step up efforts to promote innovation in industrial technology to push forward with high-quality development, with talent and innovative enterprises playing key roles in the process, Huang Kunming, the province's Party secretary, said on Sunday.
(2024-02-19). Part 2] Questions/Answers on China as a Major Creditor Power. cadtm.org China has been demonized by several commentators: it is said to be the main creditor of many countries of the South and to get the most of them through ruthless exploitation, whereas the World Bank, the IMF, and the Paris Club, which comprise traditional creditor powers, are supposed to do their best to help those countries burdened by too much debt. China uses propaganda of its own. It parades as an ally of countries of the South, regularly announces debt cancellation and debt relief, and (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-19). US presidential election 2024: what if Donald Trump or Joe Biden leaves the race? scmp.com Apart from immense political confusion, here is what would happen, according to the rules and experts.
(2024-02-19). Unveiling New Therapeutic Potentials for Erectile Dysfunction: Insights from Mouse Studies. medriva.com Erectile dysfunction (ED), a common health issue affecting men, involves recurrent difficulty in getting or maintaining an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. It's a condition that can significantly impact a man's psychological well-being and quality of life. With nearly 70% of men experiencing ED by age 70, there is a continuous need for improved…
(2024-02-19). Ambassador: Uzbek-Belarusian cooperation at high level thanks to active dialogue at highest level. eng.belta.by Thanks to the active dialogue at the highest level, Uzbek-Belarusian cooperation has reached a high level, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan to Belarus Rakhmatulla Nazarov said during a roundtable "Uzbekistan and Belarus, a time-tested partnership" in BelTA's press center.
(2024-02-19). Promising areas of cooperation between Belarus, Republika Srpska outlined. eng.belta.by Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko met with President of the Republika Srpska, an entity in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Milorad Dodik, and outlined the promising areas of cooperation between the two countries in Minsk on 19 February.
(2024-02-19). Part 1] Questions & answers on China as a major creditor power by Éric Toussaint. cadtm.org
(2024-02-19). Calls for US Government to "Drop the Charges" Ahead of Final Julian Assange Hearing. expose-news.com Tomorrow the 20th and again on the 21st February WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will face his final hearing before the United Kingdom's High Court regarding his extradition to the United States. Assange's hearing will …
(2024-02-19). China's A-share market expected to extend rebound after Spring Festival holidays: analysts. ecns.cn China's A-share market is expected to extend its rebound on Monday, the first trading day after the Spring Festival holidays, on the back of robust travel and consumption figures as well as new policies to bolster the economy and promote the healthy development of the capital market.
(2024-02-19). Joe Biden: The Damnation of Age. dissidentvoice.org He was sweet and well meaning, but he was old. He was hazy. His memory was poor. Doddering, confused, the self-proclaimed leader of the Free World seemed ready to check into a retirement village. That, at least, is the thick insinuation of the Special Counsel's report on President Joe Biden's mishandling of classified documents when …
(2024-02-19). Belarus ready to set up research commercialization companies in Uzbekistan. eng.belta.by "We are ready to share our expertise and knowledge in the commercialization of research outcomes of scientific institutions and universities (we have experience in creating university technology parks, in developing products)," said Vadim Bogush.
(2024-02-19). Over 32,500 EU residents visit Belarus visa-free since 1 January 2024. eng.belta.by Since 1 January 2024, a total of 32,630 residents of the EU countries neighboring Belarus have taken advantage of the visa-waiver to visit Belarus.
(2024-02-19). Children of Primorye Games kick off in Russia's Vladivostok. eng.belta.by Speaking at the opening ceremony, President of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus Viktor Lukashenko said that the games would become an important event for young athletes.
(2024-02-19). Belarus to increase supplies of veterinary drugs to Uzbekistan. eng.belta.by Belarus will increase supplies of veterinary drugs to Uzbekistan by 2.5 times, head of the main department of foreign economic activity of the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry Ksenia Meleshko said during a roundtable "Uzbekistan and Belarus, a time-tested partnership" in BelTA's press center on 19 February.
(2024-02-19). China's C919 passenger jet attends rehearsal flight in Singapore. ecns.cn C919 will perform flight demonstrations at the Singapore Airshow 2024, which lasts from Feb. 20 to Feb. 25.
(2024-02-19). Waters of Conflict. fpif.org
(2024-02-19). Ports, cross-border freight trains from China see record workloads during Spring Festival holidays. ecns.cn Ports, trains and e-commerce depots in China's vibrant logistics links were up and running during the eight-day Chinese New Year holidays, with record work performances registered.
(2024-02-19). Steps to attract more Chinese visitors urged. ecns.cn Chinese tourists are much loved by international businesses as they are among the biggest spenders when they travel.
(2024-02-19). 1] A Few Illustrations of Offering Advice In Various Situations. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Al-Allaamah Muqbil Bin Haadi Al-Waadi'ee [may Allah have mercy upon him] was asked: "What is the difference between criticism and advice? Response: The difference between criticism and advice is that advice can be in private between the one advising and the one being …
(2024-02-19). Navigating Alaska's Education Funding Crisis: The Struggle for Teacher Retention and School Sustainability. medriva.com
(2024-02-19). China continues to attract foreign investment despite overseas challenges. ecns.cn China witnessed a net inflow of foreign investment last year even amid challenges posed by overseas central banks' interest rate hikes, official data showed.
(2024-02-19). Why China prefers diplomacy to military pressure in the Middle East. scmp.com Beijing's top priorities are unification with Taiwan, national mainland and defending its claims over disputed continental and maritime regions. As long as its interests in the Middle East aren't directly threatened, there is little reason to pursue military influence or join US-led security efforts.
(2024-02-19). Assange's Final UK Court 'Moment of Truth' Arrives as Wife Warns He 'Will Die' If Extradited to the US. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). Managing Chronic Pain: Tips for Primary Care Clinicians. medriva.com Introduction In an era where chronic pain management has grown increasingly complex due to the dual crisis of pain and opioids, primary care clinicians are at the forefront of delivering effective pain care. Recently, pain specialists shared valuable insights on treating chronic pain during a discussion on MedTwitter. This article compiles these insights, along with…
(2024-02-19). Commercial Marketing Took Notice. dissidentvoice.org 
(2024-02-19). New Government-Funded Study Found Virtually No Dental Benefit From Fluoridation. expose-news.com
(2024-02-19). U.S. urged to stop mistreatment of Chinese students. ecns.cn China's State Councilor Wang Xiaohong urged the United States to stop harassing and interrogating Chinese students for no reason during a meeting with U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in Vienna on Sunday.
(2024-02-19). What's at Stake for Julian Assange—And the Rest of Us. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). Bridging the Gap: The Impact of Implementation Research on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) Policies and Practices. medriva.com
(2024-02-19). The Future of AI: Transforming Society by 2034. medriva.com As we stand at the cusp of a new era, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword in the tech industry but a transformative force anticipated to reshape various aspects of society by 2034. From attaining Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) to the fusion of quantum computing and AI, and the application of AI to…
(2024-02-19). Indonesia: still in the shadow of Suharto. cadtm.org
(2024-02-19). Lukashenko promotes several officers to Major General rank. eng.belta.by The special rank of Major General of Police was conferred upon Colonel Andrei Parshin. Colonels Vladimir Bely, Sergei Lagodyuk and Valery Revenko were promoted to the rank of Major General.
(2024-02-19). RU Divest BoG Meeting, Vorhees Hall Monday, Feb 19,12:30 pm, College AV, New B. fightbackbetter.com @rutgersejc üö®üö®URGENT CALL TO ACTIONüö®üö® Join us TOMORROW at Winants Hall for a silent protest at the Board of Governors…
(2024-02-19). Running in Memory: Inspiring Stories of Marathons for a Cause. medriva.com In honor of their mothers and the struggles they faced, two best friends are lacing up their running shoes and preparing to run a marathon. Their mission is not only personal but also philanthropic, as they aim to raise funds for cancer research. This heartfelt endeavor is not just about the physical challenge, but also…
(2024-02-19). MP: Belarus-Uzbekistan interparliamentary contacts gained pace after 2018. eng.belta.by "I have been lucky to visit Uzbekistan several times. Since 2018, there has been a surge in inter-parliamentary interaction," the deputy said.
(2024-02-19). Ambassador: Belarusian products are very popular in Uzbekistan. eng.belta.by The diplomat said that thanks to joint efforts, mutual trade between Uzbekistan and Belarus reached a record high level of $500,000 in 2022.
(2024-02-19). 2] A Few Illustrations of Offering Advice in Various Situations. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Ibn Al-Arabi Al-Malik [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: Muhammad Bin Qaasim Al-Uthmaanee [may Allah have mercy upon him] told me more than once: "I arrived in Fustat one day, then I went to the gathering of Shaikh Abee Al-Fadl Al-Jawharee [may …
(2024-02-19). Leave Cuba Alone! orinocotribune.com By Atilio Borón — Feb 14, 2024 | I have just arrived in Cuba, and I feel, once again, the same emotion that entered me the first time I visited it on the occasion of the International Seminar on the External Debt of Latin America and the Caribbean that Fidel convened in the first days of August 1985. Almost 40 years have passed since that premonitory event, and that island, harassed since the first days of its revolution by the annexationist rampage of the United States, continues to resist and survive the longest aggression that any empire has ever perpetrated against a rebellious people. | Does this sound…
(2024-02-19). Exploring the Future of Aging: Unveiling New Standards for Biomarkers. medriva.com Demystifying Biomarkers of Aging A pivotal new study led by Harvard researchers, including aging and longevity expert Alex Zhavoronkov, PhD, founder of Insilico Medicine, has shed light on the promising field of biomarkers of aging. As highlighted in the study published in Nature Medicine, the researchers focused on biomarkers of aging using omic data derived…
(2024-02-19). Deputy President's office responds to newspaper allegations. sanews.gov.za Deputy President's office responds to newspaper allegations | The Office of the Deputy President says it has noted the article published by the Sunday World on Sunday, 18 February 2024. | This is after the Sunday publication claimed that Deputy President Paul Mashatile and his Chief of Staff, Mduduzi Mbada, are protecting the Deputy President's spokesperson, Vukani Mde, over a sexual harassment complaint against him. | According to the report, a senior female staffer in the office, reporting directly to Mde, complained about unwarranted sexual advances last August that Mashatile's spokesperson made towards her.
(2024-02-19). The solution of Palestinian issue could be found only through a two state solution': S Jaishankar. muslimmirror.com By Asad Mirza The Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2024 got underway in the background of the continued war in Palestine. Significantly, India's external affairs minister made India's position on Palestinian statehood clearer at the conference, besides holding talks with other global leaders. Indian External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar has called for a 'permanent fix' to …
(2024-02-19). Russia invites Palestinian factions to meet next week. newarab.com 
"Russia has invited all Palestinian factions who will be meeting on the 26 of this month in Moscow. We will see if Hamas is ready to come to the ground with us" Mohammad Shtayyeh told the Munich Security Conference. | "We are ready to engage. If Hamas is not then that's a different story. We need Palestinian unity," he said, adding that…
(2024-02-19). Hong Kong's love affair with instant noodles, China's railways and landscapes captured: 5 weekend reads you may have missed. scmp.com From the railways that traverse China's varied landscapes to far-right views in Southeast Asia, here are stories you may have missed over the weekend.
(2024-02-19). Defusing the Derivatives Time Bomb: Some Proposed Solutions. Ellen Brown. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-19). Murdoch media in overdrive creating cost-of-living problem for Albanese. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-19). US: Rashida Tlaib urges Michigan to vote 'uncommitted'. newarab.com 
US Congresswoman Tlaib, the first Palestinian Muslim woman
(2024-02-19). Australia's political culture needs to be depolarised. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-19). Maplewood Feb 18 Video Report on SOMA Vigil. fightbackbetter.com
(2024-02-19). 2024 Rio Carnival parade comes to end in Brazil. ecns.cn A reveler participates in the Champions Parade, the happiest of all samba parades in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 17, 2024.
(2024-02-19). Belarus continues to promote digital financial services. eng.belta.by On 19 February, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 64 to promote and improve remote financial solutions.
(2024-02-19). Creation for Liberation — Video Report. fightbackbetter.com 
Taken from Instagram — click on picture to watch video in Instagram and link with organizers. We are looking to do some more detailed reporting on this.
(2024-02-19). IOF launched two raids in the vicinity of Ghaziyeh village in southern Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-19). Ambassador: Economies of Uzbekistan, Belarus are resilient to external shocks. eng.belta.by The diplomat noted that the two countries achieved positive macroeconomic outcomes last year. The ambassador delved deeper into Uzbekistan's economic performance.
(2024-02-19). Opinion: Belarus can contribute to new transport framework of Eurasia. eng.belta.by Anton Dudarenok stressed that the relations between Belarus and Uzbekistan have reached a qualitatively new level. This is evidenced by a recent visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Tashkent.
(2024-02-19). An Open Letter from Editors and Publishers: Publishing is Not a Crime. scheerpost.com
(2024-02-19). Russia: Origin and consequences of the debt repudiation of February 10, 1918. cadtm.org
(2024-02-19). This week in history: February 19-25. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2024-02-19). As global war intensifies, world economy moving to slump. wsws.org The worsening global economic outlook was highlighted last week by data which showed that both the UK and Japan had experienced two consecutive quarters of negative growth in the second half of 2023.
(2024-02-19). Peradeniya University students in Sri Lanka discuss the contemporary relevance of the Communist Manifesto. wsws.org "The concepts presented in the Communist Manifesto, that 'The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles,' showed me a new direction."—Hiruni…
(2024-02-19). House fire explosion in Northern Virginia results in firefighter death, multiple injuries. wsws.org The explosion was felt for miles and shook homes off their foundations throughout the neighborhood.
(2024-02-19). $355 million fraud penalty sparks Trump rampage at Michigan campaign rally. wsws.org While Trump has pledged to appeal the ruling, the aspiring dictator has already spent over $50 million on legal fees in the last year, according to ABC News.
(2024-02-19). Run for Palestine, Feb 18, Bloomfield. fightbackbetter.com 
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(2024-02-19). Maratón de El Cairo, Egipto, se solidariza con causa palestina. telesurtv.net Egipto se prepara para recibir un éxodo de refugiados palestinos, tras la limpieza étnica que practica Israel y que ya llega hasta la fronteriza ciudad de Rafah.
(2024-02-19). Maratón de El Cairo, Egipto, se solidariza con causa palestina. telesurtv.net Egipto se prepara para recibir un éxodo de refugiados palestinos, tras la limpieza étnica que practica Israel y que ya llega hasta la fronteriza ciudad de Rafah.
(2024-02-19). Líder de Hamás exige un alto al fuego en Gaza. telesurtv.net El movimento palestino insiste en que debe parar el genocidio que lleva a cabo el Estado sionista en Gaza.
(2024-02-19). OMS alerta que hospital de la ciudad palestina de Khan Yunis ha dejado de funcionar. telesurtv.net El director general de la OMS, advirtió que alrededor de 200 pacientes permanecen en el complejo médico Nasser del sur de la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-02-19). Lula compara el genocidio sionista en Gaza con el Holocausto. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado apuntó que se trata de "una guerra entre un ejército muy preparado y mujeres y niños".
(2024-02-19). OMS alerta que hospital de la ciudad palestina de Khan Yunis ha dejado de funcionar. telesurtv.net El director general de la OMS, advirtió que alrededor de 200 pacientes permanecen en el complejo médico Nasser del sur de la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-02-19). Lula compara el genocidio sionista en Gaza con el Holocausto. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado apuntó que se trata de "una guerra entre un ejército muy preparado y mujeres y niños".
(2024-02-19). Egipto presentará informe ante la CIJ sobre ocupación israelí. telesurtv.net La Corte Internacional de Justicia (CIJ) iniciará las audiencias públicas en las que participarán más de 50 naciones para emitir una opinión consultiva.
(2024-02-19). Egipto presentará informe ante la CIJ sobre ocupación israelí. telesurtv.net La Corte Internacional de Justicia (CIJ) iniciará las audiencias públicas en las que participarán más de 50 naciones para emitir una opinión consultiva.
(2024-02-19). Investigan asesinato de seis jóvenes en estado mexicano de Jalisco. telesurtv.net Fueron agredidos a balazos por desconocidos armados que escaparon a bordo de un auto…
(2024-02-19). Investigan asesinato de seis jóvenes en estado mexicano de Jalisco. telesurtv.net Fueron agredidos a balazos por desconocidos armados que escaparon a bordo de un auto…
(2024-02-19). Culmina huelga de obreros ferroviarios franceses. telesurtv.net El secretario federal del sindicato Sud-Rail señaló que el próximo fin de semana serán retomadas las protestas.
(2024-02-19). Culmina huelga de obreros ferroviarios franceses. telesurtv.net El secretario federal del sindicato Sud-Rail señaló que el próximo fin de semana serán retomadas las protestas.
(2024-02-19). Autoridades ecuatorianas incautan varias toneladas de cocaína. telesurtv.net Las autoridades anunciaron que el operativo de incautación se realizó cerca de la costa a 100 millas náuticas de la ciudad de Manta.
(2024-02-19). AMLO reconoce que en México hay democracia. telesurtv.net El mandatario sostuvo que no habrá elección de Estado ni se involucrará en el proceso electoral como en el pasado lo hicieron quienes ahora dicen defender la democracia.
(2024-02-19). Ejército ruso ocupa importante planta química en Avdéyevka. telesurtv.net Avdéyevka, situada a unos 10 kilómetros al noroeste de Donetsk, fue completamente liberada. El Ministerio anunció el sábado que había tomado el control de la ciudad.
(2024-02-19). Autoridades ecuatorianas incautan varias toneladas de cocaína. telesurtv.net Las autoridades anunciaron que el operativo de incautación se realizó cerca de la costa a 100 millas náuticas de la ciudad de Manta.
(2024-02-19). Senegaleses protestan contra posposición de las presidenciales. telesurtv.net La protesta coincidió con el rechazo por parte del Consejo Constitucional de una ley que proponía el aplazamiento de las elecciones presidenciales, decisión bien recibida por los manifestantes.
(2024-02-19). Movimientos populares de América Latina se solidarizan con la Revolución Bolivariana. telesurtv.net Destacan el modelo de participación popular y la vocación democrática del país, amenazado por el injerencismo que promueven EE.UU. y la derecha hemisférica.
(2024-02-19). Estudio revela que el 57 por ciento de los argentinos son pobres. telesurtv.net La Universidad Católica de Argentina indicó que seguirán estudiando el proceso económico que están viviendo los ciudadanos proyectando la situación conforme sigan suscitando medidas del "Gobierno libertario" que sigan afectando el bolsillo del pueblo argentino.
(2024-02-19). Suben a 98 los muertos por alud en la región filipina de Dávao. telesurtv.net El gobierno provincial instó a la población a actuar con "cautela" a medida que ayuda a más de 9.500 familias de damnificados.
(2024-02-19). Senegaleses protestan contra posposición de las presidenciales. telesurtv.net La protesta coincidió con el rechazo por parte del Consejo Constitucional de una ley que proponía el aplazamiento de las elecciones presidenciales, decisión bien recibida por los manifestantes.
(2024-02-19). Movimientos populares de América Latina se solidarizan con la Revolución Bolivariana. telesurtv.net Destacan el modelo de participación popular y la vocación democrática del país, amenazado por el injerencismo que promueven EE.UU. y la derecha hemisférica.
(2024-02-19). Estudio revela que el 57 por ciento de los argentinos son pobres. telesurtv.net La Universidad Católica de Argentina indicó que seguirán estudiando el proceso económico que están viviendo los ciudadanos proyectando la situación conforme sigan suscitando medidas del "Gobierno libertario" que sigan afectando el bolsillo del pueblo argentino.
(2024-02-19). Suben a 98 los muertos por alud en la región filipina de Dávao. telesurtv.net El gobierno provincial instó a la población a actuar con "cautela" a medida que ayuda a más de 9.500 familias de damnificados.
(2024-02-19). Rusia informa de avances tras toma de Avdéyevka, en Donbás. telesurtv.net FF.AA. de Ucrania pierden más de 1.500 militares en su huida, cuando abandonaron sus posiciones, abundante material militar e incluso sus heridos.
(2024-02-19). Expremier de Tailandia sale de prisión en libertad condicional. telesurtv.net Thaksin Shinawatra fue uno de los 930 prisioneros beneficiados de un permiso de libertad condicional por su estado de salud o avanzada edad.
(2024-02-19). Rusia informa de avances tras toma de Avdéyevka, en Donbás. telesurtv.net FF.AA. de Ucrania pierden más de 1.500 militares en su huida, cuando abandonaron sus posiciones, abundante material militar e incluso sus heridos.
(2024-02-19). Expremier de Tailandia sale de prisión en libertad condicional. telesurtv.net Thaksin Shinawatra fue uno de los 930 prisioneros beneficiados de un permiso de libertad condicional por su estado de salud o avanzada edad.
(2024-02-19). Líderes africanos condenan el asedio sionista contra Gaza. telesurtv.net Durante la cumbre de la UA del año pasado, un delegado israelí fue expulsado sin ceremonias de la sala de plenos en medio de una disputa sobre el estatus de observador del país en el organismo continental.
(2024-02-19). Líderes africanos condenan el asedio sionista contra Gaza. telesurtv.net Durante la cumbre de la UA del año pasado, un delegado israelí fue expulsado sin ceremonias de la sala de plenos en medio de una disputa sobre el estatus de observador del país en el organismo continental.
(2024-02-19). Extienden una semana restricciones en zonas incendiadas en Chile. telesurtv.net La instancia gubernativa también instauró la continuación de la restricción de movilidad y vehicular e hizo un llamado a respetar la medida y a no ingresar a zonas afectadas desde las 22: 00 hasta las 05: 00 horas.
(2024-02-19). Extienden una semana restricciones en zonas incendiadas en Chile. telesurtv.net La instancia gubernativa también instauró la continuación de la restricción de movilidad y vehicular e hizo un llamado a respetar la medida y a no ingresar a zonas afectadas desde las 22: 00 hasta las 05: 00 horas.
(2024-02-19). Publican escrutinio final de presidenciales en El Salvador. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al TSE, Bukele y Ulloa obtuvieron la victoria en unos comicios marcados por denuncias de irregularidades y ventajismo por parte del presidente.
(2024-02-19). 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.
(2024-02-19). 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.
(2024-02-19). Suman ocho pacientes asesinados tras asalto israelí a hospital en Gaza. telesurtv.net Israel detuvo a 70 integrantes del personal médico, entre ellos el doctor Atef al-Hout (director) y al doctor Naheed Abu Taaimah (director de cirugía).
(2024-02-19). Suman ocho pacientes asesinados tras asalto israelí a hospital en Gaza. telesurtv.net Israel detuvo a 70 integrantes del personal médico, entre ellos el doctor Atef al-Hout (director) y al doctor Naheed Abu Taaimah (director de cirugía).
(2024-02-19). Mueren en tiroteo dos policías y un paramédico en Minnesota, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Las víctimas fueron identificadas como los oficiales Paul Elmstrand y Matthew Ruge, así como el paramédico Adam Finseth.
(2024-02-19). Avanza conteo de votos tras comicios municipales en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net Los recintos y colegios electorales cerraron a las 17H00, según lo dispuesto por la autoridad electoral. La jornada transcurrió con total normalidad.
(2024-02-19). Mueren en tiroteo dos policías y un paramédico en Minnesota, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Las víctimas fueron identificadas como los oficiales Paul Elmstrand y Matthew Ruge, así como el paramédico Adam Finseth.
(2024-02-19). Avanza conteo de votos tras comicios municipales en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net Los recintos y colegios electorales cerraron a las 17H00, según lo dispuesto por la autoridad electoral. La jornada transcurrió con total normalidad.
(2024-02-19). Israel condiciona ofensiva a regreso de rehenes antes de Ramadán. telesurtv.net Los planes israelíes de atacar Rafah, donde se refugian alrededor de 1,5 millones de personas, han cosechado la repulsa de la mayoría de la comunidad internacional.
(2024-02-19). Ataques contra la Franja de Gaza dejan 75 muertos en 24 horas. telesurtv.net Según el Ministerio de Salud palestino en la Franja de Gaza, al menos 10 civiles palestinos murieron en la noche del sábado en el centro de la ciudad de Gaza.
(2024-02-19). Sube 13 puntos la pobreza en Argentina en dos meses de Milei. telesurtv.net Proyectado a todo el país habría casi 27 millones de personas pobres, de los cuales 7 millones serían indigentes.
(2024-02-19). Sheinbaum se registra como candidata a la presidencia de México. telesurtv.net "Hago un llamado a la ciudadanía para consolidar la Cuarta Transformación", afirmó la política de 61 años de edad.
(2024-02-19). Aumentan a 133 los fallecidos por incendios en Chile. telesurtv.net El Servicio Médico Legal de Chile logró identificar a 108 víctimas mortales.
(2024-02-19). Sube 13 puntos la pobreza en Argentina en dos meses de Milei. telesurtv.net Proyectado a todo el país habría casi 27 millones de personas pobres, de los cuales 7 millones serían indigentes.
(2024-02-19). Sheinbaum se registra como candidata a la presidencia de México. telesurtv.net "Hago un llamado a la ciudadanía para consolidar la Cuarta Transformación", afirmó la política de 61 años de edad.
(2024-02-19). Aumentan a 133 los fallecidos por incendios en Chile. telesurtv.net El Servicio Médico Legal de Chile logró identificar a 108 víctimas mortales.
(2024-02-19). Day after the Gaza Genocide: The Unpromising Future of the Palestinian Authority. counterpunch.org 
In the first phase of the genocidal Israeli war on Gaza, it was clear that the Palestinian Authority was caught off guard. Its leadership neither anticipated that the Gaza Resistance would carry out such an operation nor did they expect that the Israeli war would quickly reach the point of genocide in a matter of
(2024-02-19). What's at Stake for Julian Assange—and the Rest of Us. counterpunch.org 
On February 20 and 21, the High Court of Justice in London will conduct a hearing to decide whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal the court's earlier decision to extradite him to the U.S. to face 17 charges under the Espionage Act and one for computer crime, with a Methuselan prison sentence of 175
(2024-02-19). Israeli Siege has Placed Gazans at Risk of Starvation. counterpunch.org 
The stories of hunger emerging from war-ravaged Gaza are stark: People resorting to grinding barely edible cattle feed to make flour; desperate residents eating grass; reports of cats being hunted for food. The numbers involved are just as despairing. The world's major authority on food insecurity, the IPC Famine Review Committee, estimates that 90% of
(2024-02-19). Netanyahu and Israel in Decline and May Take Biden Down With the Them. counterpunch.org 
It is ironic that President Biden has put his reelection chances at risk on behalf of Netanyahu who has no respect for the president or the United States. Unlike other Israeli prime ministers, Netanyahu has displayed no interest in trying to satisfy or even address U.S. demands or requests, and Israel in general appears to believe that it can go it alone without any international support.
(2024-02-19). Biden & Blinken — Rule of Illegal Power Over Rule of Law. counterpunch.org 
Among the puzzling questions that the media chooses to ignore is asking high government officials why they are exercising the illegal use of power that violates the rule of law which they are required to obey. This week, the Veterans for Peace (VFP) made it very easy for reporters to pose questions by sending an
(2024-02-19). Big Trouble for Biden in Michigan. counterpunch.org President Biden continues to struggle against Donald Trump in the critical swing states that are likely to decide the 2024 election. But the outlook in Michigan is especially bleak. A new poll by Glengariff Associates released last month shows the former president defeating Biden there by 8 points. Most earlier polls had Trump leading Biden
(2024-02-19). When Scott Morrison Met Nemesis. counterpunch.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 rose, knife bloodied and
(2024-02-19). Pakistan Election Aftermath: Coalition Government, Economic Challenges, and the Struggle for Substantive Solutions. counterpunch.org 
On February 8, 2024, Pakistan conducted its parliamentary elections with 44 political parties contesting for 265 seats in the National Assembly. This marked the 12th general election in the country since it gained independence 76 years ago. After the announcement of results on February 11, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), under the leadership of Nawaz
(2024-02-19). AMLO and the Third Rail of Mexican Politics. counterpunch.org 
As the Mexican leader recently reiterated, AMLO's spearheading a peaceful revolution, a "revolution of consciences" that proposes to rescue the progressive spirit of the 1917 Mexican Constitution, which was born from the blood of the 1910 Revolution but eroded in recent decades by neo-liberal reforms propagated by administrations led by the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) and National Action Party (PAN).
(2024-02-19). Anti-Petro Coup Imperils Historic Pact Government in Colombia. counterpunch.org 
President Gustavo Petro, head of the left-leaning Historic Pact coalition, took office on August 8, 2022. He is Colombia's most progressive president ever. Now he faces a coup. The fate of Petro's government connects with prospects for peace in Colombia On social media Petro indicated that, "Unions have been raided and witnesses have been tortured and otherwise
(2024-02-19). As Israel continues its genocide in Gaza, protesters demand Labor cut ties. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-19). Victoria's ties with Israel's defence industry protested. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-19). Health worker: 'Everyone with a conscience must come together to stop Israel's ethnic cleansing'. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-19). Vigil remembers Iranian Kurdish refugee Reza Barati. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-19). Community First campaigns for transparency, big solutions. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-19). Turn your back on Ziggy Marley's sell-out. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-19). Round-the-clock People's Picket for Palestine sets up at Prime Minister's office. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-19). Nine women murdered already in 2024: Real solutions needed to stop gendered violence. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-19). Parents for Climate say Santos Barossa Gas (and shop front) is not welcome. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-19). NSW school cleaners say privatised model has failed. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-19). Chilean Communist Party's founding celebrated. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-19). NSW gay hate report recommends new inquests, police education. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-19). Genocide Joe to Send 1,000 MK-82 Bombs to Israel to Massacre Palestinians in Rafah. indybay.org The proposed arms delivery includes about a thousand each of MK-82 500-pound (227kg) bombs and KMU-572 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) that turn unguided munitions into precision-guided bombs … The assessment also dismisses potential human rights concerns, saying "Israel takes effective action to prevent gross violations of human rights and to hold security forces responsible that violate those rights".
(2024-02-19). Genocide Joe to Send 1,000 MK-82 Bombs to Israel to Massacre Palestinians in Rafah. indybay.org The proposed arms delivery includes about a thousand each of MK-82 500-pound (227kg) bombs and KMU-572 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) that turn unguided munitions into precision-guided bombs … The assessment also dismisses potential human rights concerns, saying "Israel takes effective action to prevent gross violations of human rights and to hold security forces responsible that violate those rights".
(2024-02-19). Saturday 2/17: San Diego: Hands Off Rafah Protest. indybay.org Balboa Park | 6th & Upas | San Diego, CA…
(2024-02-19). What Laws Is the State Department Violating by Shipping Weapons to Israel? indybay.org What laws are being violated by the State Department daily as it approves ships and cargo planes full of weapons of mass destruction to be used in Israel's war crimes and genocide against hundreds of thousands of Gaza's civilians, mostly children and women?>
(2024-02-19). What Laws Is the State Department Violating by Shipping Weapons to Israel? indybay.org What laws are being violated by the State Department daily as it approves ships and cargo planes full of weapons of mass destruction to be used in Israel's war crimes and genocide against hundreds of thousands of Gaza's civilians, mostly children and women?>
(2024-02-19). Free Palestine! Workers & General Strike NOW At SFLC Meeting To Stop US Supported Gaza. indybay.org Workers protested at the San Francisco Labor Council for the leadership's support for the genocide going on in Israel and their actions to shutdown any debate on the labor boycott and shutoff of all US weapons to Israel as well as the criminal genocide supported by the Biden administration. They are big supporters of war monger Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi who is pushing for war against China.
(2024-02-19). Tuesday 2/20: Outraged about Gaza? By Tue, 2/20, register (& vote) Green Party! (Reg. change deadline). indybay.org Most libraries and post offices have postage-paid voter registration cards, or you can register Green online via the Secretary of State's website, at: registertovote.ca.gov/…
(2024-02-19). Tuesday 2/27: Webinar: Update on Gaza: Health and Human Rights Consequences. indybay.org
(2024-02-19). Saturday 2/24: Community Screening of Israelism. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center West, 2414 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2024-02-19). SF City Worker Rally Against Outsourcing, Union Busting At SF General Hospital. indybay.org Hundreds of San Franciscoo city workers marched and rallied at SF General Hospital to demand an end to outsourcing and union busting by Breed and City bosses.
(2024-02-19). SF City Worker Rally Against Outsourcing, Union Busting At SF General Hospital. indybay.org Hundreds of San Franciscoo city workers marched and rallied at SF General Hospital to demand an end to outsourcing and union busting by Breed and City bosses.
(2024-02-19). School Globe Model for Infrastructural Global Warming. indybay.org What about if the global warming is now not only in the atmosphere and on the surface, but 1.5 *C or more is the geophysical warming inside the Earth. This is the theoretical conception with some practical cases in our reality. Let the Earth be bigger than earlier, 4.5 bln years ago, in the Expanding Earth Theory [search in Internet] process with nuclear-thermic mechanism for its widening. This means with the radius of the planet longer now of about 70 % than in the beginning of expansion. In this case the volume of the globe should increase to five times from primeval one, due to the thermal expansion effect of…
(2024-02-19). School Globe Model for Infrastructural Global Warming. indybay.org What about if the global warming is now not only in the atmosphere and on the surface, but 1.5 *C or more is the geophysical warming inside the Earth. This is the theoretical conception with some practical cases in our reality. Let the Earth be bigger than earlier, 4.5 bln years ago, in the Expanding Earth Theory [search in Internet] process with nuclear-thermic mechanism for its widening. This means with the radius of the planet longer now of about 70 % than in the beginning of expansion. In this case the volume of the globe should increase to five times from primeval one, due to the thermal expansion effect of…
(2024-02-19). Monday 2/19: Waymo's Off Our Streets-Safety First for The People of San Francisco & California. indybay.org Chinatown 750 Kearny St. under Bridge Between Portsmouth Square and SF Chinatown Hilton | San Francisco…
(2024-02-19). Monday 2/19: Waymo's Off Our Streets-Safety First for The People of San Francisco & California. indybay.org Chinatown 750 Kearny St. under Bridge Between Portsmouth Square and SF Chinatown Hilton | San Francisco…
(2024-02-19). 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.
(2024-02-19). 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.
(2024-02-19). Big Oil and Big Gas spent a record $27 million lobbying in California in 2023! indybay.org WSPA and the oil companies wield their power in 8 major ways: through (1) lobbying; (2) campaign spending; (3) serving on and putting shills on regulatory panels; (4) creating Astroturf groups; (5) working in collaboration with media; (6) sponsoring awards ceremonies and dinners, including those for legislators and journalists; (7) contributing to non profit organizations; and (8) creating alliances with labor unions, mainly construction trades…
(2024-02-19). Big Oil and Big Gas spent a record $27 million lobbying in California in 2023! indybay.org WSPA and the oil companies wield their power in 8 major ways: through (1) lobbying; (2) campaign spending; (3) serving on and putting shills on regulatory panels; (4) creating Astroturf groups; (5) working in collaboration with media; (6) sponsoring awards ceremonies and dinners, including those for legislators and journalists; (7) contributing to non profit organizations; and (8) creating alliances with labor unions, mainly construction trades…
(2024-02-19). Wednesday 2/28: Fields of Struggle: Agricultural Laborers in California, 1939-1966 38th Annual Program. indybay.org Special Collections, Room 460 (4th Floor), J. Paul Leonard Library, San Francisco State University…
(2024-02-19). Wednesday 2/28: Fields of Struggle: Agricultural Laborers in California, 1939-1966 38th Annual Program. indybay.org Special Collections, Room 460 (4th Floor), J. Paul Leonard Library, San Francisco State University…
(2024-02-19). Monday 2/19: All Hands on Deck at San Jose State University! indybay.org MLK Library, Rm 255 | 150 E San Fernando St | San Jose, CA…
(2024-02-19). Tuesday 2/20: What is truly "affordable" housing in SF and how can we get it? indybay.org Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/86465752525?pwd=Tzh1YV… | MEETING ID: 864 6575 2525; PASS CODE: 465295 | PHONE IN: 699-900 9128 US (SAN JOSE)…
(2024-02-19). Wednesday 2/21: It's all about real estate: election analysis. indybay.org Meet by ZOOM: | us05web.zoom.us/j/87489787665?pwd=0bPQ5L……
(2024-02-19). Monday 2/19: SF: Mass Rally for Palestine. indybay.org Civic Center Plaza | San Francisco, CA…
(2024-02-19). Ecogenocidio: la extinción por goteo. indybay.org
(2024-02-19). Wallmapu_Coordinadora Arauco Malleco: Declaración de Héctor Llaitul. indybay.org Resistencia Mapuche | Wallmapu_Coordinadora Arauco Malleco: Declaración de Héctor Llaitul…
(2024-02-19). For sixth year in a row, no Delta Smelt found in CDFW Fall Midwater Trawl survey. indybay.org When no Delta Smelt are found in six years of a survey that has been conducted since 1967, the estuary is in a serious ecological crisis.
(2024-02-19). Wallmapu_Coordinadora Arauco Malleco: Declaración de Héctor Llaitul. indybay.org Resistencia Mapuche | Wallmapu_Coordinadora Arauco Malleco: Declaración de Héctor Llaitul…
(2024-02-19). Wednesday 2/21: It's all about real estate: election analysis. indybay.org Meet by ZOOM: | us05web.zoom.us/j/87489787665?pwd=0bPQ5L……
(2024-02-19). Sunday 3/24: Roy Zimmerman in Concert. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955…
(2024-02-19). Monday 2/19: Day of Remembrance Call to Action for a Free Palestine. indybay.org Japan Center Mall: West Entrance | San Francisco, CA…
(2024-02-19). For sixth year in a row, no Delta Smelt found in CDFW Fall Midwater Trawl survey. indybay.org When no Delta Smelt are found in six years of a survey that has been conducted since 1967, the estuary is in a serious ecological crisis.
(2024-02-19). Green Voter Guide for the March 5 election. indybay.org Immediately below are endorsements by the Green Party of Alameda County (and a link to our voter guide), followed by links to endorsements by the San Francisco and Santa Clara County Green Parties.
(2024-02-19). Tuesday 2/20: Defeat Biden's Supplemental – Block the Bill! – Congress Capitol Calling Party. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-02-19). Tuesday 2/20: What is truly "affordable" housing in SF and how can we get it? indybay.org Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/86465752525?pwd=Tzh1YV… | MEETING ID: 864 6575 2525; PASS CODE: 465295 | PHONE IN: 699-900 9128 US (SAN JOSE)…
(2024-02-19). 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…
(2024-02-19). Thursday 2/22: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineThursday…
(2024-02-19). Sunday 3/24: Roy Zimmerman in Concert. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955…
(2024-02-19). Monday 2/19: Day of Remembrance Call to Action for a Free Palestine. indybay.org Japan Center Mall: West Entrance | San Francisco, CA…
(2024-02-19). Thursday 2/22: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineThursday…
(2024-02-19). Monday 2/26: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace. indybay.org
(2024-02-19). Green Voter Guide for the March 5 election. indybay.org Immediately below are endorsements by the Green Party of Alameda County (and a link to our voter guide), followed by links to endorsements by the San Francisco and Santa Clara County Green Parties.
(2024-02-19). Wednesday 2/28: CSUMB Rally Against Tuition Hikes: Join the CSU-Wide Walkout. indybay.org
(2024-02-19). México: La guerra contra los pueblos indígenas. indybay.org
(2024-02-19). Monday 2/19: All Hands on Deck at San Jose State University! indybay.org MLK Library, Rm 255 | 150 E San Fernando St | San Jose, CA…
(2024-02-19). Wednesday 2/28: CSUMB Rally Against Tuition Hikes: Join the CSU-Wide Walkout. indybay.org
(2024-02-19). Monday 2/19: SF: Mass Rally for Palestine. indybay.org Civic Center Plaza | San Francisco, CA…
(2024-02-19). Mexicans rally in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. presstv.ir Hundreds of protesters take to Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma avenue in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, demanding an immediate ceasefire in the territory.
(2024-02-19). Gazans mourn 10 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes. presstv.ir Palestinians in Rafah mourned 10 people who were killed overnight in Israeli airstrikes on southern and central cities of Gaza.
(2024-02-19). Mexicans rally in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. presstv.ir Hundreds of protesters take to Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma avenue in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, demanding an immediate ceasefire in the territory.
(2024-02-19). Gazans mourn 10 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes. presstv.ir Palestinians in Rafah mourned 10 people who were killed overnight in Israeli airstrikes on southern and central cities of Gaza.
(2024-02-19). Iran to US: Stop hypocrisy on Israel's offensive against Rafah. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister says the United States needs to put an end to its Gaza war hypocrisy.
(2024-02-19). Brazil's president: Israel committing 'genocide' against Palestinians. presstv.ir Brazil's President Lula says Israel is committing "genocide" against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, comparing Tel Aviv's conduct in the besieged enclave to Adolf Hitler's actions against Jews.
(2024-02-19). Iran: By military aid, US rewards Israel for killing Palestinians. presstv.ir Iran says the US Senate's approval of a $14-billion aid package to Israel showed Washington rewards the regime for massacring the Palestinians.
(2024-02-19). Brazil's president: Israel committing 'genocide' against Palestinians. presstv.ir Brazil's President Lula says Israel is committing "genocide" against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, comparing Tel Aviv's conduct in the besieged enclave to Adolf Hitler's actions against Jews.
(2024-02-19). Iran: By military aid, US rewards Israel for killing Palestinians. presstv.ir Iran says the US Senate's approval of a $14-billion aid package to Israel showed Washington rewards the regime for massacring the Palestinians.
(2024-02-19). 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.
(2024-02-19). 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.
(2024-02-19). 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.
(2024-02-19). Media coverage of Gaza war part of fight against Israel: Hamas official. presstv.ir A senior official of Hamas has hailed media's role in defeating Israel's narrative of the Gaza war, stressing that media coverage is part of the fight against the occupying regime.
(2024-02-19). Main hospital in Khan Younis no longer functioning after a weeks-long Israeli siege. presstv.ir After 135 Days of the US-Israeli genocidal war on Gaza, the main hospital in Khan Younis goes out of service.
(2024-02-19). Iran lauds African Union statement, says it helps end Israeli onslaught on Gaza Strip. presstv.ir Iran hails a recent statement issued by the African Union, condemning the Israeli aggression against Gaza.
(2024-02-19). Palestinian youth killed by Israeli forces in West Bank, third in a single day. presstv.ir Israeli forces gun down the third Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank in the course of a single day.
(2024-02-19). Exclusive: Hamas official says resistance 'real guarantee' for deal with Israel. presstv.ir A senior official of the Hamas resistance group says the Palestinians' resilience against the Israeli occupation can guarantee a potential agreement with the regime in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-02-19). 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.
(2024-02-19). Media coverage of Gaza war part of fight against Israel: Hamas official. presstv.ir A senior official of Hamas has hailed media's role in defeating Israel's narrative of the Gaza war, stressing that media coverage is part of the fight against the occupying regime.
(2024-02-19). Main hospital in Khan Younis no longer functioning after a weeks-long Israeli siege. presstv.ir After 135 Days of the US-Israeli genocidal war on Gaza, the main hospital in Khan Younis goes out of service.
(2024-02-19). Iran lauds African Union statement, says it helps end Israeli onslaught on Gaza Strip. presstv.ir Iran hails a recent statement issued by the African Union, condemning the Israeli aggression against Gaza.
(2024-02-19). Palestinian youth killed by Israeli forces in West Bank, third in a single day. presstv.ir Israeli forces gun down the third Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank in the course of a single day.
(2024-02-19). Exclusive: Hamas official says resistance 'real guarantee' for deal with Israel. presstv.ir A senior official of the Hamas resistance group says the Palestinians' resilience against the Israeli occupation can guarantee a potential agreement with the regime in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-02-19). 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.
(2024-02-19). 'No military solution': EU's top diplomat says Israel cannot 'defeat' Hamas. presstv.ir European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said Israel needs a political, not a military, solution to the conflict with Palestinians.
(2024-02-19). 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.
(2024-02-19). 'No military solution': EU's top diplomat says Israel cannot 'defeat' Hamas. presstv.ir European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said Israel needs a political, not a military, solution to the conflict with Palestinians.
(2024-02-19). Yemeni forces will hit any US, UK target within firing range: Envoy. presstv.ir The Yemeni ambassador to Iran says his country's armed forces will strike any American and British targets "within firing range" in response to the pair's recent acts of aggression on Yemen's soil.
(2024-02-19). Yemeni forces will hit any US, UK target within firing range: Envoy. presstv.ir The Yemeni ambassador to Iran says his country's armed forces will strike any American and British targets "within firing range" in response to the pair's recent acts of aggression on Yemen's soil.
(2024-02-19). 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.
(2024-02-19). 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.
(2024-02-19). 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…
(2024-02-19). Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Madrid. presstv.ir Around 3,000 people attended the demonstration, according to the government delegation.
(2024-02-19). Leader: Path of reform passes through elections. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei calls for massive turnout at the upcoming elections across the country, saying the path of reform passes through elections.
(2024-02-19). Tehran urges 'close neighborly ties' to expel US forces from region. presstv.ir Iran's deputy foreign minister for political affairs says cordial ties with neighboring countries are a prerequisite to the expulsion of US occupation forces from West Asia.
(2024-02-19). Explainer: Arman and Azarakhsh air defense systems, new guardians of Iranian sky. presstv.ir With the unveiling of two new air defense missile systems, Arman (Aspiration) and Azarakhsh (Thunderbolt), Iran has completed an already impressive multi-layered air defense arsenal.
(2024-02-19). Fire at Spain retirement home kills two women. presstv.ir A fire that broke out in a Madrid nursing home early Sunday killed two women and injured at least 10 other people.
(2024-02-19). Afghanistan's security shared concern of regional countries: Iran envoy. presstv.ir Hassan Kazemi Qomi, the Iranian president's special envoy on Afghanistan affairs, made the comment in a post on X.
(2024-02-19). US gun violence: First responder, 2 police officers killed in Minnesota shooting. presstv.ir Two police officers and a firefighter-paramedic are killed in a shooting incident early Sunday morning in Burnsville, Minnesota, local authorities say.
(2024-02-19). At least 64 killed in Papua New Guinea 'largest' tribal violence. presstv.ir At least Sixty-four people have been killed in a fresh outbreak of violence between rival tribes in the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea, police say.
(2024-02-19). 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.
(2024-02-19). 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.
(2024-02-19). 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…
(2024-02-19). Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Madrid. presstv.ir Around 3,000 people attended the demonstration, according to the government delegation.
(2024-02-19). Leader: Path of reform passes through elections. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei calls for massive turnout at the upcoming elections across the country, saying the path of reform passes through elections.
(2024-02-19). Explainer: Arman and Azarakhsh air defense systems, new guardians of Iranian sky. presstv.ir With the unveiling of two new air defense missile systems, Arman (Aspiration) and Azarakhsh (Thunderbolt), Iran has completed an already impressive multi-layered air defense arsenal.
(2024-02-19). Fire at Spain retirement home kills two women. presstv.ir A fire that broke out in a Madrid nursing home early Sunday killed two women and injured at least 10 other people.
(2024-02-19). Afghanistan's security shared concern of regional countries: Iran envoy. presstv.ir Hassan Kazemi Qomi, the Iranian president's special envoy on Afghanistan affairs, made the comment in a post on X.
(2024-02-19). US gun violence: First responder, 2 police officers killed in Minnesota shooting. presstv.ir Two police officers and a firefighter-paramedic are killed in a shooting incident early Sunday morning in Burnsville, Minnesota, local authorities say.
(2024-02-19). At least 64 killed in Papua New Guinea 'largest' tribal violence. presstv.ir At least Sixty-four people have been killed in a fresh outbreak of violence between rival tribes in the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea, police say.
(2024-02-18). Horoscope Today, February 19, 2024. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA Daily horoscope: Horoscopes have long captured the imagination of people around the world, offering insights into the celestial influences shaping our lives. On February 19, 2024, each zodiac sign is believed to be under the influence of specific planetary alignments, offering unique opportunities and challenges. Let's delve into what the stars have in store for you on this day.Horoscope Today, February 19, 2024: Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): | Today, Aries individuals may feel a surge of energy and confidence in their pursuits. It's an excellent time to take the lead and initiate new…
(2024-02-17). Venezuela Commemorate Geneva Agreements on Border Dispute. telesurenglish.net Venezuela commemorated this Saturday the anniversary of the signing of the Geneva Agreement of 1966, while ratifying that it is the international legal instrument to resolve the border dispute with Guyana, on the territory of that State. | RELATED: | This was said by the Venezuelan vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, who said that the Geneva Agreement calls for "guaranteeing coexistence, legality to resolve the dispute and must be the instrument to resolve it…