(2024-02-21). How will Egypt react to an Israeli ground invasion of Rafah. newarab.com 
Israeli forces launched The attacks on the supposed safe zone and the "I think that…
(2024-02-21). US blocks Gaza ceasefire demand at Security Council for third time. electronicintifada.net Washington puts forward counter-proposal warning against Rafah operation.
unicef.org (2024-02-21). Children's lives threatened by rising malnutrition in the Gaza Strip
"The Gaza Strip is poised to witness an explosion in preventable child deaths which would compound the already unbearable level of child deaths in Gaza," said UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Humanitarian Action and Supply Operations, Ted Chaiban. "We've been warning for weeks that the Gaza Strip is on the brink of a nutrition crisis. If the conflict doesn't end now, children's nutrition will continue to plummet, leading to preventable deaths or health issues which will affect the children of Gaza for the rest of their lives and have potential intergenerational consequences."
(2024-02-21). EDITORIAL: What comes after Rafah. independentaustralia.net 
newslite.tv (2024-02-21). Palestinian massacre. The selfie of the genocide in Gaza
We are seeing the massacre in Gaza in real time through social networks, with videos, journalists and photographers on the ground. Many of the videos are even captured by Palestinian civilians who are documenting the slaughter of their own people. Families fleeing their homes, children murdered under the rubble, buildings collapsing, thousands running hungry towards humanitarian aid trucks. Probably the most heartbreaking was that of a girl hanging from a wall after an explosion with her mother's arm caught in her clothes.
(2024-02-21). Will Egypt draw its red line at Israel's invasion of Rafah. newarab.com 
I have visited Cairo once or twice every year for the past five years. On the streets of this buzzing city, I've learnt to read, through casual chats and rants, the Egyptian people's general mode, aspirations and, quite often, the ever-growing discontent regarding the country's But this year, in addition to the increased
thenation.com (2024-02-21). Israel Has Created a Medical Apocalypse in Gaza
The hospital system is barely functional. Disease is running rampant. Medical workers are being kidnapped, tortured, and killed. And the world is letting it happen.
(2024-02-21). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 138: U.S. vetoes another UN resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
The U.S. vetoed another resolution in the UN Security Council calling for a Gaza ceasefire as the WHO evacuates 32 critical patients from besieged Nasser Hospital, and the World Food Program is forced to suspend distribution amid mounting famine.
(2024-02-21). How Nations Could End Israeli Genocide: Stop the Weapons, Stop the Oil, Stop the Tech. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-21). Rutgers Divestment Protests at Board of Governors Meeting from February 19. fightbackbetter.com 
This is Deja Vu Man! I did this back in the 80s! And we did win on the Divest of South Africa — but it was a different dynamic. | There were coordinated actions for divestment at Princeton and Montclair also. Pictures added below. | There is no minute in NJ right now when there are not 100s of efforts toward ending the genocide . . . stay strong everybody — the greatest challenges are ahead! | Something I used to say at the protests — this is how it ended: | In South Africa there is a rising tide | Soon the nazis shall be swept aside | Because the tensions mount | And the bricks a fly | With smoke…
(2024-02-21). Stop this genocide. electronicintifada.net I want to feel like a human deserving of life.
(2024-02-21). Why Brazil's Lula is Right — Israel is Behaving like Nazis. sonar21.com 
Palestinian Children Plead for Food | As some of you know I strongly disagree with those who believe the Holocaust was a fabrication or exaggeration. I will be happy to debated the subject with anyone, anytime, anywhere. With my position firmly established on that point then you will understand that I am not trivialing accusing Israeli authorities of behaving with the same ferocity and lack of humanity as the Nazis. Brazil's President Lula created quite a stir the other day when he accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza in the same fashion that the Nazis tried to exterminate the Jews in World War II.
(2024-02-21). Swiftie Nonsense Down Under. dissidentvoice.org Gaza. Palestinians. Israel. Genocide. Taylor Swift? This odd cobbling of words is the extent celebrities make a mockery of serious conversation, even in such middle-brow outlets as Australia's Radio National. Admittedly, it was breakfast, and the presenter a seasoned impressionist of journalism, but surely listeners did not have to know that Swift's private jet had …
(2024-02-21). ICJ's second ruling of 'plausible' genocide — editorial. workers.org 
Philippe Sands, Palestine's representative at the Feb. 19, 2024, ICJ hearing stated, "Israel's occupation is illegal and all U.N. member states must act to bring it to an end. No aid, no support, no complicity." Philadelphia protest, Feb. 13, 2024. (WW Photo: Joe Piette) The latest ruling — or better, . . . |
(2024-02-21). Livingston School District is Serving Up Pro-Genocide IDF Propagandal. fightbackbetter.com 
The superintendent of Livingston Public Schools Matthew Block took an expense paid trip to Israel funded in part by Israel and also in part by Israel supporting institutions. This was part of a propaganda trip that usually just includes NJ legislators but this year
(2024-02-21). How Islamophobia aids and abets Israel's genocide in Gaza. newarab.com 
There is an ever-present sense of disbelief that accompanies us as we navigate through this hellscape of a now To most humans, the The image of the beautiful seven-year-old Sidra Hassouna's lifeless body…
(2024-02-21). Israel Lobby-Linked Group Tied To Settlements And Campus Censorship. popularresistance.org Even as Israel pounds Gaza into rubble, carrying out what has been described as a genocide in the process, many of its supporters are attempting to change the subject, instead decrying a supposedly new wave of dangerous antisemitism across American universities. | Their evidence for this is a new report from the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI). Entitled "The Corruption of the American Mind," the study alleges that Middle Eastern funding of U.S. universities has helped unleash a torrent of anti-Jewish hatred. Yet, as we shall see, not only does the report contain numerous methodological issues, but the…
advocatingpeace.com (2024-02-21). The War on Zaytoun – Israel's Genocide in Gaza Continues for the 137th Day
Large Israeli military vehicles entered the Al-Zaytoun neighborhood from Tal Al-Hawa area west of the city, and Mahmour Salah Al-Din to the south. The vehicles were stationed near the intersection of Street 8 and Salah Al-Din Street amid bombardment by Israeli warplanes and the firing of artillery shells that hit a number of citizens' homes, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens.
(2024-02-21). In midst of genocide, Gaza's cats warm children's beds. newarab.com 
(2024-02-21). IYSSE in New Zealand campaigns at Otago University against genocide in Gaza. wsws.org The IYSSE has been speaking with students ahead of its first meeting at Otago University this Thursday, titled "Stop the genocide in Gaza! Build a socialist anti-war movement"
(2024-02-21). Interview with Dwayne Booth, Penn lecturer attacked over anti-genocide cartoons. wsws.org Booth spoke to the World Socialist Web Site about the attack on freedom of expression on campuses and the meaning of his artwork…
(2024-02-21). Paris police ban protests on Algeria as it presents UN resolution vs. Gaza genocide. wsws.org The French government's attack on the constitutional right to protest aims to strangle working class opposition against the Gaza genocide and imperialist wars against Russia and Africa.
(2024-02-21). 10 countries condemn Israeli occupation before UN court. uwidata.com 
The hearings in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding the legal consequences of the policies and practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territories continued on their second day. The UN General Assembly had demanded in a resolution on December 30, 2022, from the ICJ to deliver an advisory opinion on the matter. The …
(2024-02-21). Officials warn of social collapse in Lebanon amid UNRWA cuts. newarab.com 
Palestinian officials have warned of a "social explosion" and a security breakdown in Palestinian refugee camps in More than a dozen donor countries, including the US and UK, suspended their funding to UNRWA after
(2024-02-21). US blocks Algerian-sponsored Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN. newarab.com 
Israeli forces have opened fire at crowds of people waiting for humanitarian aid supplies in northern Gaza, as a study led by the UN's children's agency found that one in six children were acutely malnourished in the isolated and largely devastated north of the territory. | At least one Palestinian man was killed and many others were wounded as a barrage of gunfire targeted the group, who were waiting for food to be distributed, local reports said. | Israel has also issued new orders for evacuations from parts of Gaza City amid deepening misery across the territory, where Israel's air and ground offensive has…
(2024-02-21). US veto of Gaza ceasefire resolution 'shameful': CAIR. muslimmirror.com Tehran : The Council on American-Islamic Relations called the US veto of a Gaza ceasefire resolution in the United Nations shameful, urging President Joe Biden not to act like a defense lawyer of Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Nihad Awad, the executive director of the Council on American—Islamic Relations criticized the Biden administration and its …
(2024-02-21). The United States Vetoes Yet Another UN Humanitarian Ceasefire Over Gaza. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-21). Israel-Gaza war: US blocks ceasefire call with third UN veto, pushes rival draft resolution. scmp.com US blocks a demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire as it instead pushes the 15-member UN body to call for a temporary ceasefire linked to the release of hostages held by Hamas.
(2024-02-21). UK's Labour calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
Britain's opposition Labour Party has called for an immediate ceasefire in Israel's war on Gaza, a change of policy that seeks to avoid another parliamentary rebellion over an issue that has caused deep internal divisions. | Lawmakers will vote on Wednesday on an opposition Scottish National Party motion calling for an immediate ceasefire. | That threatened to reprise a row in Labour after nearly a third of its lawmakers defied the leadership last year to back calls for a ceasefire. | Labour drafted its own amendment that calls for an "immediate humanitarian ceasefire". It also added some conditions to it in a…
(2024-02-21). US vetoes Security Council vote on Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Tuesday that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, even as President Joe Biden faced mounting pressure to dial back support for Israel. | The resolution, which Algeria had been working on for three weeks, had demanded "an immediate humanitarian ceasefire that must be respected by all parties." | "Proceeding with a vote today was wishful and irresponsible… we cannot support a resolution that would put sensitive negotiations in jeopardy," said Washington's ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield, while advocating an alternate resolution dra…
(2024-02-21). U.S. Veto Yet Another Security Council Resolution Calling For Humanitarian Ceasefire. expose-news.com The United States has vetoed yet another Security Council Resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire on Tuesday for the third time with Israel continuing to bombard the territory as concern grew about …
(2024-02-21). Gaza ceasefire vote: Full list of MPs backing Labour amendment so far. leftfootforward.org With calls for a ceasefire in Gaza growing after the deaths of more than 29,000 Palestinians, including more than 10,000 children, the Labour Party is hoping to gather support for its own amendment — backing an "immediate humanitarian ceasefire" which lasts and is observed by all sides. | Labour's amendment comes after the SNP tabled a motion calling for a ceasefire. | Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy told the BBC yesterday that Labour's amendment "reflects the complexity of the situation" and the desire for "a lasting humanitarian ceasefire". | He contrasted this with the SNP motion, which he said "
(2024-02-21). UK's Prince William says 'too many' have been killed in Gaza. newarab.com 
Prince William, the heir to the British throne, called Tuesday for an end to In a statement released by his office at Kensington Palace, he stopped short of calling for an immediate "ceasefire" in Gaza as the House of Commons prepares for a vote on that issue on Wednesday. | "I remain deeply concerned about the terrible human cost of the conflict in the Middle East since the Hamas terrorist attack on 7 October. Too many have been killed," William said. | "I, like so many others,…
(2024-02-21). More than 200 US unions form coalition for Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
More than 200 The announcement was made on Friday, using the website of the new coalition, the National Labor Network for Ceasefire, saying that with their organising, they were aiming to "end the death and devastation" in the Middle East and to expand support for a ceasefire in Gaza among Their mai…
(2024-02-21). Assange's last stand. peoplesdispatch.org The two-day extradition hearing for imprisoned journalist and Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange, began on Tuesday, February 20. The hearing held by a two-judge bench at the High Court of Justice in London will decide whether Assange will receive one final chance to appeal against his looming extradition to the United States. The hearing could potentially be the last of such court hearings for Assange in the UK. | The defense team, led by Edward Fitzgerald and Mark Summers reiterated several grounds of appeal against the extradition including: the political nature of the offense cited for extradition, punishment w…
(2024-02-21). Palestine Tells Top UN Court Israel's Occupation Is Illegal. popularresistance.org Acquisition of territory by force, persecution, racial discrimination and apartheid, denial of self-determination — these are the crimes Israel has committed against the Palestinian people, Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki told the International Court of Justice this morning, in the Dutch administrative capital, The Hague, on the first day of Advisory Opinion hearings on the legality of Israel's prolonged occupation of the Palestinian territories. | "For over a century, the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination has been denied and violated — their very existence…
(2024-02-21). Top UN court hearings expose longstanding Israeli plans to occupy and annex Palestinian land. wsws.org At the same time that the US exercised its veto power on the Security Council to clear the way for Israel's ongoing war of annihilation against the civilian population of Gaza, legal proceedings were underway in the International Court of Justice exposing the extent to which Israel has been flouting international law for decades in its drive to illegally occupy and annex Palestinian territory.
(2024-02-21). "Kidnapped" posters serve genocidal sentiment. electronicintifada.net Repression of Palestine solidarity clears way for unquestioned and irrational support of Israeli mass murder.
(2024-02-21). I cannot protect my children. electronicintifada.net Being a mother in a war zone is to witness the innocence of your children cruelly stripped away.
(2024-02-21). Video: How Germany cracks down on Palestinians within. electronicintifada.net Activists describe brutalization by Berlin police.
(2024-02-21). UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths: October 7 attacks do not justify what children, women and men in Gaza are facing. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2024-02-21). Israel economy shrinks as Gaza war takes bite of GDP. newarab.com 
The 19.4-percent fall in the final quarter was attributed to the scale of the ongoing Gaza war's effect on the high-tech nation's economy. | Overall, Israel's GDP grew by 2.0 percent in 2023, short of the 2.3 percent projection made by the Bank of Israel after the war's ou…
(2024-02-21). oPt: Olive harvest 2023: hindered access afflict Palestinian farmers in the West Bank. reliefweb.int 
Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached file. | The 2023 olive harvest season was particularly difficult for Palestinian farmers in the West Bank. Taking place around September-November, it coincided with the 7 October attack on Israel and the escalation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip. During that time, Palestinians across the West Bank faced a spike in movement restrictions and violence by Israeli forces and Israeli settlers. | For Palestinian olive harvesters, this resulted in immense hardships as they often…
(2024-02-21). Hezbollah Bombards Israeli Settlements in Response to Aggression on South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb 
In support of the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza and in light of the Israeli aggression on the various South Lebanon villages, the Islamic Resistance continued striking the Zionist occupation sites near Lebanon border. Hezbollah military media issued consecutive statements to illustrate the attacks and their outcomes. The first statement mentioned that the Islamic …
(2024-02-21). Israel kills dozens in overnight Gaza attacks, 3 in Jenin. newarab.com 
Israel kept up its deadly bombardment of Global powers trying to navigate a way out of the spiralling crisis have so far come up short, and mediation efforts have so far failed to secure a truce to halt the figh…
(2024-02-21). oPt: Gaza : MSF demande de toute urgence la protection et l'évacuation des patients et du personnel de l'hà¥pital Nasser. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: Médecins Sans Frontières | Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) s'inquiète de la situation à l'hà¥pital Nasser de Khan Younès à Gaza, où le personnel médical et des patients sont bloqués après le raid de l'armée israélienne du 15 février dernier. MSF est profondément préoccupée par le sort de ces patients et appelle à leur évacuation en toute sécurité. | Quelque 130 patients et au moins 15 membres du personnel médical sont toujours dans l'hà¥pital, sans électricité ni eau courante et avec peu de nourriture selon les Nations Unies, qui disent avoir réussi à tr…
(2024-02-21). Gaza: Grand Bargain or Wider War? fpif.org
(2024-02-21). Israeli Analysts Acknowledge: Army Can't Defeat Hamas in Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Zionists analysts continued following up the repercussions of the Israeli military failure in Gaza, eliminating the possibility of Hamas defeat in the Strip. The Zionist government's propaganda has failed to ameliorate the army's image of confusion and weakness in Gaza in light of the field reports which confirm the IOF major losses. Yigal Slovik, …
(2024-02-21). Pro-Israel group targets Washington Post reporter over Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-02-21). Iraqi militias halt US strikes amid claims of defending Gaza. newarab.com 
As factions within the Iran-backed militias in Since the start of Israel's war on Gaza, Iran-backed militias in Iraq have conducted hundreds of attacks on US forces in both Iraq and Syria over Washington's unwavering supp…
(2024-02-21). Hungry Palestinians in Gaza eating animal feed to survive. newarab.com 
According to the UN's Food and Agricultural Organisation, Gaza's entire 2.3 million population is currently classified as facing either crisis, emergency, or catastrophic levels of food insecurity. |
(2024-02-21). Gaza: Key differences in Algeria, US UN resolution text. newarab.com 
The US has used its UNSC veto for the third time to block a resolution at the
(2024-02-21). The Growing Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: Malnutrition and Health Risks Among Children. medriva.com The Gaza Strip, home to around 2 million people, is currently facing a severe humanitarian crisis. The region is grappling with acute malnutrition, particularly among children, due to ongoing hostilities. The situation is dire, with access to food, safe drinking water, and health services being severely limited. This has resulted in a high risk of…
(2024-02-21). Israel Demolishing Buildings to Construct Road in Gaza to Cut the Strip Into Two. news.antiwar.com Israel is demolishing buildings to build a road through central Gaza that will cut the Strip in two, demonstrating Israel's long-term plans to occupy the territory. Israel's Channel 14 reported on the road, which is being built in an area known as the Netzarim Corridor. The new road, known as Highway 749, will separate Gaza …
(2024-02-21). Brazil summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza row. newarab.com 
Brazil said Monday it had summoned the Israeli ambassador, in a tit-for-tat move The Brazilian foreign ministry said in a statement that Brazil had also recalled its own ambassador from Tel Aviv for "consultations," after Israel summoned the Brazilian envoy and declared Lula "persona non grata" ov…
(2024-02-21). oPt: Conseil de sécurité: les États-Unis mettent leur veto à un projet de résolution exigeant un cessez-le-feu humanitaire immédiat à Gaza. reliefweb.int Countries: Israel, occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN Security Council | CS/15595 | 9552E SÉANCE – MATIN | Ce matin, le Conseil de sécurité a une nouvelle fois échoué à adopter un projet de résolution exigeant un cessez-le-feu humanitaire immédiat à Gaza, du fait du veto des États-Unis. Le texte, présenté par l'Algérie, a recueilli le soutien de 13 des 15 membres du Conseil. Le Royaume-Uni s'est abstenu et les États-Unis ont utilisé leur droit de veto pour la troisième fois, comme les 18 octobre et 8 décembre 2023. | Le texte exigeait un cessez-le-feu humanitaire immédiat et la libération immédiate et…
(2024-02-21). Spain's PSOE-Sumar government holds fraudulent "pro-Gaza" protest in Madrid. wsws.org The PSOE, Sumar and Podemos attended the event, but all are deeply implicated in the military and financial support of Spain and all the NATO powers for Israel's war on Gaza.
(2024-02-21). Sri Lanka: Jaffna University Student Union's silence on Gaza war. wsws.org The silence on the Gaza massacre in an indictment not only of the student union but of the associated Tamil nationalist parties that beg for the US—the Zionist regime's chief backer—to support their calls for greater powers in Sri Lanka.
(2024-02-21). Pro-Palestine activists slam Tiffany Haddish amid "fact-checking" Israel trip. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – American actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish is under controversy across social media platforms for sharing a picture of herself in a first-class cabin going to Israel to better understand the "Conflict with Hamas". The 44-year-old star took to her Instagram with more than seven million followers to tell her fans about the news while sipping on orange juice in a first-class cabin and was "Sleepy as hell" and is planning to rest on the 16-hour flight from Los Angeles to Israel. She went live on Instagram and broadcast it for around 40 seconds.Tiffany Haddish heads to Israel for "fact-checking":…
(2024-02-21). Attacks on ships and US drones show Houthis can still fight despite US-led strikes. scmp.com This week, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels seriously damaged a ship in a crucial strait and downed an American drone worth tens of millions of dollars.
(2024-02-21). Pretoria says Israel 'apartheid' against Palestinians worse than in S.Africa. newarab.com 
Israel is applying an even more "We as South Africans sense, see, hear and feel to our core the inhumane discriminatory policies and practices of the Israeli regime as an even more extreme form of the apartheid that was institutionalised against black people in my countr…
(2024-02-21). Hezbollah fires Katyusha missiles at Matsuva settlement in response to the Israeli aggression on Lebanese southern villages, especially Majdal Zoun. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-21). As Israeli Forces Fire on Starving Palestinians, US Again Vetoes UN Cease-Fire Resolution. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-21). Israeli Monster Devours Angelic Amal in South Lebanon, Hezbollah Avenges Her. english.almanar.com.lb 
In the context of the Zionist aggression on South Lebanon, the Israeli war jets raided on Wednesday a house in the town of Majdal Zoun, killing a mother and her daughter. The Israeli raid destroyed the house completely and killed the two dwellers Khadija Salman and her six-year-old daughter Amal Al-Dor. The Zionist terrorism smashed …
(2024-02-21). Nancy Ajram faces backlash after posing with Israeli blogger. newarab.com 
Lebanese popstar Videos and images shared online showed Ajram shaking hands with Israeli travel blogger Itzik Balas as he stood next to her to take photos on the sidelines of her concert in Cyprus. | The pictures were posted by Balas on his Instagram account with a caption voicing his excitement to have met "the global megastar of the Arab world". | The photos circulated widely on social media…
(2024-02-21). Israel-BRICS: Limits of Integration. infobrics.org The BRICS association consistently demonstrates an interest in accepting new members into its ranks, including representatives of the Middle East. However, Israel, which maintains friendly relations with most of the current member countries of the association, has not yet expressed its readiness to move closer to BRICS. At the current stage, this circumstance can be attributed to the IDF operation against Hamas, which requires not only a concentration of efforts on combat operations, but also the unconditional support from a key global ally, the United States. Israel has reacted negatively toward Iran's joining B…
(2024-02-21). Israeli media: A loud explosion was heard near Tiberias, one missile hit a building in Metula. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-21). Pelosi claims US sent no arms to Israel since 7 October. newarab.com 
Speaker The senior Democrat official was asked by
(2024-02-21). Israeli media: A second anti-armor missile was fired from Lebanon at Metula. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-21). Palestinian lawyer Diala Ayesh put in isolation by Israel. newarab.com 
Palestinian human rights defender Diala Ayesh is under Ayesh was arrested at the "Container" checkpoint north of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. She was placed under a 4-month administrative detention order in late January. | "Diala's lawyer has been able to visit her weekly since her arrest, and she told us that Diala was isolated the first time at the beginning of her d…
(2024-02-21). Global pressure is mounting on Israel's violent settlers. newarab.com 
The French foreign ministry last week banned The move came a day after the foreign ministers of France, Poland, and Germany announced in a joint statement that
(2024-02-21). Israel demands more aid as US House bill stalls. newarab.com 
(2024-02-21). London court rejects suspending arms exports to Israel. newarab.com 
The London High Court rejected a petition to suspend A coalition of legal advocacy groups had asked the High Court in January to expedite a judicial review of the UK government's Britain's strategic licensing criteria states that weapons should not be exported when there is…
(2024-02-21). oPt: West Bank: 2023 Olive Harvest Access Restrictions December 2023. reliefweb.int 
Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Sources: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Food Security Cluster, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached Map. | In the 2023 olive harvest season, more than 96,000 dunums of olive-cultivated land remain unharvested due to restricted access. In the governorates of Tulkarm, Qalqiliya, and Nablus, 26-27 per cent of all olive-cultivated lands remained inaccessible. It is estimated that over 18,000 dunums (about 20 per cent out of total restricted areas in 2023) are located in areas where the Israeli au…
(2024-02-21). IEC welcomes announcement of 2024 Election Date. sanews.gov.za IEC welcomes announcement of 2024 Election Date | The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has welcomed the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa setting the 2024 National and Provincial Elections date for 29 May. | The President has, in line with section 17(2) of the Electoral act 73 of 1998, consulted with the IEC on the election date. | "This pronouncement of the Election Date provides an unambiguous motivation for the Commission to pull out all the stops in the intensification of preparations for Election Day. The Electoral Commission reiterates its commitment and readiness to ensure a successful 20…
(2024-02-21). SA, Denmark continue to strengthen relations. sanews.gov.za SA, Denmark continue to strengthen relations | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) continues its concerted efforts to strengthen international relations and ensure safe and reliable water. | In an effort to build good new relations that will ultimately benefit citizens of South Africa, Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu has welcomed the new Denmark Ambassador to South Africa, Elsebeth Sondergaard Krone and new Water and Research Counsellor, Tine Anbà¶k. | Krone's career as a diplomat spans over 20 years of experience in the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. | She has held several positio…
(2024-02-21). 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.
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(2024-02-21). South Africa to hold national and provincial elections on May 29. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a statement by the presidency of South Africa, national and provincial elections are set to be held on May 29th. "coinciding with celebrations for the country's 30 years of freedom and democracy".
(2024-02-21). Bodies of soldiers who died in the DRC return home. sanews.gov.za Bodies of soldiers who died in the DRC return home | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will on Wednesday repatriate and officially hand over the mortal remains of Captain Simon Mkhulu Bobe and Lance Corporal Irven Thabang Semono to their families. | Bobe and Semono were killed and three of their colleagues injured in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Wednesday last week after a mortar bomb landed inside one of the South African contingency military bases. | The soldiers were part of the Southern African Development Community Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC) deployed to…
(2024-02-21). President Ramaphosa announces 2024 election date. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa announces 2024 election date | President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will head to the polls on 29 May 2024 for the General National and Provincial Elections. | In a statement released on Tuesday evening, the Presidency said President Ramaphosa has in line with section 17(2) of the Electoral act 73 of 1998, consulted with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on the election date. | He further convened a meeting with all nine Provincial Premiers and the IEC to discuss the state of readiness for the General Elections. | "President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in accordance with…
(2024-02-21). Yemeni Navy Destroys British Ship in Gulf of Aden. orinocotribune.com This was the third UK vessel attacked by Yemen in the past four days | The Yemeni armed forces announced on 19 February a new "The naval forces of the Yemeni Armed Forces … carried ou…
(2024-02-21). Yemeni media outlets report American-British aggression on Ras Issa area in Salif city, Hodeidah. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-21). Alexei Navalny: An Opportune Death Hypocritically Mourned. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-21). White House promises 'major sanctions' on Russia over Alexei Navalny's death. scmp.com The US has not determined how the opposition leader died, but the ultimate responsibility lies with Putin, a spokesman says.
(2024-02-21). Is Alexei Navalny's widow Yulia Navalnaya the new face of Russian opposition? scmp.com The death — possible murder — of Alexei Navalny, Russia's most prominent dissident, sent anti-Kremlin activism into disarray. Preparing to step into the void is his widow.
(2024-02-21). Selected Articles: Alexei Navalny's Death and Curious Well-Timed Coincidences. globalresearch.ca 
By Once the death in a Russian prison of the Western backed Russian dissident Alexei Navalny was announced on Friday, February 16, 2024, it was immediately followed …
(2024-02-21). The First Question One Must Ask Is Who Benefits From Navalny's Death? Certainly Not Putin. scheerpost.com 
By Blake Fleetwood / Original to ScheerPost Vladimir Putin cannot be happy with Alexei Navalny's death, at this time. He has been trying to get a peace agreement in Ukraine, where 300,000 young people have died. He called for a cease-fire and a "frozen conflict" in December 2023, according to The New York Times, and …
(2024-02-21). Who was Alexei Navalny? A violent white supremacist and fascist on U.S. payroll. workers.org 
Alexei Navalny was a violent white supremist whose history is well-known. The U.S. and Western corporate media's wall-to-wall coverage of Navalny's death has completely whitewashed his past history of the most extreme and vicious racism. If his political views are mentioned at all, he is politely referred to as an . . . |
(2024-02-21). The Impact of Winter Illnesses on Emergency Healthcare: A Call for Public Health Measures. medriva.com The Surge in Winter Illnesses and Its Strains on Emergency Care As the winter season sets in, healthcare facilities are experiencing an unprecedented increase in demand for emergency care. This surge is primarily attributed to the prevalence of cold and flu-related illnesses typical of the colder months. Hospitals and other health institutions are feeling the…
(2024-02-21). Indian State Refiners Discuss Term Oil Supply Deals with Russia's Rosneft. infobrics.org India's state oil refiners are negotiating term deliveries from Russia's Rosneft of about 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude, sources with knowledge of the discussions told Bloomberg…
(2024-02-21). Dubai airport expects to set a new record for passenger numbers this year. tvbrics.com 
The region recognises that tourism is a bright spot for economic development…
(2024-02-21). The BRICS New Development Bank & Sub-Imperialism: Working within, not against, global financial power. cadtm.org
(2024-02-21). US lawmakers trying to overcome divergences over Ukraine aid. infobrics.org The case shows very clearly that there is no substantial difference between Republicans and Democrats.
(2024-02-21). Macron prioritises Ukraine despite downgraded economic recovery outlook in 2024. infobrics.org France's public debt has risen from €1 trillion in 2003 to €3 trillion in 2023, with most of this increase occurring under Macron's leadership.
(2024-02-21). Will Kiev regime get enhanced ATACMS missiles to strike targets 'beyond Crimea'. infobrics.org Washington DC wants to provide an enhanced ATACMS variant that could be used against targets "beyond Crimea", implying that the political West is ready to target Moscow's undisputed territory. According to NBC News, this is already underway, with their latest report claiming new ATACMS deliveries include the unnamed longer-range version of the missile.
(2024-02-21). India, Russia Agree to Strengthen Bilateral Nuclear Cooperation. infobrics.org India and Russia have signed a protocol on amendments to the 2008 intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in construction of additional nuclear reactors in Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project site and in construction of Russia-designed nuclear power plants at new sites in India…
(2024-02-21). Vladimir Putin denies US claims that Russia plans to put nuclear weapons in space. scmp.com US sources had suggested that Russia had some sort of new capability in space, with some reports pointing to an anti-satellite device.
(2024-02-21). We should embrace Nuclear Power — it's the only sensible option. expose-news.com I used to oppose nuclear power, Dr. Vernon Coleman says. But not anymore. Building nuclear power stations is a national policy that makes sense. "Those countries which have nuclear power stations …
(2024-02-21). Belarusian Defense Ministry gives its take on Defender2024 ultimate goal. eng.belta.by "Defender 2024, a series of exercises of the NATO combined armed forces and the U.S. armed forces, will be held in the European region in February-May. A series of exercises will be held under the general names Steadfast Defender 2024 and Defender Europe 2024.
(2024-02-21). Anti-War Groups Protest 60th Annual Munich Security Conference. popularresistance.org On Saturday, February 17, thousands of people marched in downtown Munich protesting the 60th annual Munich Security Conference (MSC) held in the Hotel Bayerischer Hof from February 16 to 18. | Activists from communist and leftist groups, including the German Communist Party (DKP), Die Linke, Socialist German Workers Youth (SDAJ), Marxist-Leninist Party of Germany (MLPD), and other anti-imperialist organizations joined the protest raising banners that read "Warmongers unwanted." They condemned the MSC 2024 as a gathering of "NATO warlords under the leadership of the United States," under the guise of debating inte…
(2024-02-21). U.S. companies still keen to manufacture in China. ecns.cn In a factory complex covering about 6.5 hectares in Shandong province, workers were busy assembling log splitters, excavators and chipper shredders for export to markets in Europe and the United States.
(2024-02-21). Long live the revolutionary spirit of Malcolm X! workers.org 
February 21, 2024, will mark the 59th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, a towering figure in the Black Liberation Movement during the 1960s and whose voice today continues to resonate strongly with oppressed peoples worldwide seeking national liberation. Malcolm X The following slightly edited article originally entitled "Malcolm . . . |
(2024-02-21). How Four Black Women Changed Homecare Organizing Forever. popularresistance.org Forty years ago, Irma Sherman and the over 150 homecare workers employed by "McMaid" (Yes, McMaid really was the name of the company) decided they'd had enough of low wages and no benefits and began to organize their union with United Labor Unions (ULU) Local 880, a small, independent union founded by ACORN, the national community organization. | While McMaid advertised itself as one of Chicago's premier "maid services," with a green and white logo depicting a scantily clad white "maid" happily dancing around with feather duster in hand, in reality, the workers at McMaid were mostly Black and Brown middle-aged wo…
(2024-02-21). Authorities removing obstacles for would-be caregivers. ecns.cn Authorities have moved to remove many obstacles for workers who want to become caregivers to address a shortage in the number of people looking after the elderly.
(2024-02-21). March from Philly to D.C. for Palestine. workers.org 
Philadelphia Over 100 faith leaders and activists began a walk for Palestine from Philadelphia's historic Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church on Feb. 14. Participants expect to reach the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 21. The demands of the 30-plus organizations in the "Pilgrimage for Peace" include . . . |
(2024-02-21). 80 hour workweeks, heat strokes, coronavirus outbreaks: Striking Molson-Coors workers describe overwork, unsafe working conditions at Ft Worth brewery. wsws.org "The companies everywhere are making billions. They're reinvesting in automation, not people," one worker said. "We're here to fight for our kids, for our future."
(2024-02-21). Workers left in dark as UAW threatens strike at Ford Kentucky Truck Plant. wsws.org As anger simmers among plant workers over the 2023 contract betrayal the UAW local at KTP is attempting a militant pose by talk of a strike Thursday.
(2024-02-21). Citizen groups denounce EU leaders' secret polluters' pact. pressenza.com Today, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have been attending a closed-door meeting with 70 or more corporate leaders of Big Polluters to launch a declaration for a 'European Industrial Deal' at BASF's chemicals plant in Antwerp, the so-called Antwerp Declaration. | The industry summit was a collaboration between major chemical and intensive-energy-using corporations and their lobby groups — including the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) and its Belgian member Essenscia. Shockingly it was organised under the auspices of the Belgian EU Pre…
(2024-02-21). Australian Labor government announces major naval build-up directed against China. wsws.org The government has declared that the navy will be the largest since World War II, in an expansion that centres on the development of substantial missile strike capabilities.
(2024-02-21). Strike blamed on Turkey kills 2 in Kurdistan. albawaba.com
(2024-02-21). US Drone Strike in Somalia May Have Killed Two Cuban Doctors. news.antiwar.com Al-Shabaab has said a February 15 US drone strike in southern Somalia that targeted the group killed two Cuban doctors who were being held hostage, an allegation Cuba is trying to confirm. US Africa Command did not announce the strike but released a statement after the allegations about the two Cubans surfaced, saying it was …
(2024-02-21). Enhancing Diabetes Care: Prioritizing the Patient Experience. medriva.com Shifting the Paradigm in Diabetes Care There's a significant paradigm shift afoot in the approach to diabetes care. A new position statement published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism emphasizes the importance of considering the patient experience in diabetes treatment. It goes beyond the usual clinical numbers, underlining the need for healthcare providers…
(2024-02-21). GLP-1 Treatments: A Game Changer for Dialysis Companies and Beyond. medriva.com
(2024-02-21). Addressing Racial Inequalities: A Crucial Aspect of Public Health in the UK. medriva.com In the face of the global pandemic, the National Health Service (NHS) has been on the frontline, providing critical healthcare services to the UK population. However, a study published in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine has brought to light alarming disparities within the NHS staff. The research revealed that minority ethnic NHS staff faced…
(2024-02-21). Unraveling Bill Gates' Global Web of Influence, with Tim Schwab. mintpressnews.com 
Tim Schwab joins Alan MacLeod to discuss the Bill Gates origin story, how he uses his wealth to public health and education policy, his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, and much more.
(2024-02-21). The Assange 'Death Plots'. popularresistance.org Documents obtained under freedom-of-information applications have revealed a worrying side to official Australian efforts regarding WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. | In September 2021, DFAT [Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade] became aware of media reports detailing C.I.A. planning to murder Assange in London. | The plot revealed to journalists working for Yahoo News, who spoke to over 30 intelligence sources, involved consideration by the C.I.A. of plans to poison Assange in the Ecuadorian embassy or to shoot him should he attempt to flee.
(2024-02-21). Patrick Lawrence: Corporate Media Is an Arm of Power; We Must Build an Alternative. scheerpost.com 
By Margaret Flowers / Popular Resistance In his new book, ®Journalists and Their Shadows, ® Patrick Lawrence describes his experience over decades as an editor and foreign correspondent of watching the media rise and fall in its ability to serve as a force to hold power accountable. Lawrence writes about the shadows, or authentic selves, that …
(2024-02-21). Corporate Media Is An Arm Of Power; We Must Build An Alternative. popularresistance.org In his new book, ®Journalists and Their Shadows, ® Patrick Lawrence describes his experience over decades as an editor and foreign correspondent of watching the media rise and fall in its ability to serve as a force to hold power accountable. Lawrence writes about the shadows, or authentic selves, that most journalists currently sacrifice in order to maintain employment in mainstream media outlets and the detrimental impact this has on public discourse. He also describes the antidote – an independent alternative media – and the current obstacles to creating a much-needed vibrant democratized media system.
(2024-02-21). Thousands hits the streets in Zagreb in a massive anti-government protest. peoplesdispatch.org Croatians mobilized against the appointment of a state attorney who has been accused of communicating with people involved in scandals and fraud. The opposition has also demanded the dissolution of parliament and fresh elections…
(2024-02-21). This Is Why Coming Home From Prison Is So Difficult For So Many. popularresistance.org The US has one of the highest prisoner recidivism rates in the world: over 70% of incarcerated people who are released from prison in the US will be rearrested within five years of their release date. That is not an accident. Our system of mass incarceration sets people up to fail as they leave the prison system and try to reintegrate into society. That is why organizations like Hope for Prisoners in Nevada are working to provide returning citizens with the resources and support they need to rebuild their lives and maintain their freedom. In this episode of Rattling the Bars, Mansa Musa speaks with Jon Ponder, fo…
(2024-02-21). Honduras: US-Supported Right Wing Escalate Attacks Against Government. popularresistance.org 2023 saw aggressive actions from the remnants of the narco-dictatorship and their supporters, encouraged by the State Department, fanning fears of the possibility of a political coup in Honduras. At the end of October, the National Congress's 2023 session came to its scheduled close in the grips of a crisis caused by the determination of right-wing congress members to keep the office of Attorney General under their control. Taking action to counter this, the President of Congress, Luis Redondo, created a Permanent Council of 9 members of Congress based on articles in the Constitution.
(2024-02-21). $50 million in Australian support for International Fund for Ukraine. reliefweb.int Countries: Australia, Ukraine | Source: Government of Australia | Joint media release with: | Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister Of Australia | The Hon Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Defence | Ahead of the second anniversary of Russia's brutal full-scale invasion, the Albanese Government will provide a $50 million grant to the International Fund for Ukraine, directly supporting the procurement of priority military capabilities. | The International Fund for Ukraine is administered by the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence. It uses international partners' contributions to procure prior…
(2024-02-21). Ukraine: Surviving in Times of War. reliefweb.int 
Country: Ukraine | Source: Welthungerhilfe | Please refer to the attached file. | 2nd anniversary of Russia's attack on Ukraine: The support must continue | Bonn/Berlin, 2024-02-18. Welthungerhilfe appeals to the German federal government and the international community to continue to support the people of Ukraine with assistance measures after two years of war. The situation is dramatic, as more than 14 million Ukrainians need humanitarian assistance, and around 3.7 million are internally displaced. | Children in particular, old people, and women are fighting a daily battle to survive, and the psychologica…
(2024-02-21). End the U.S. Alliance Global War Policy or Suffer the Consequences. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-21). Belarus, Zimbabwe sign military cooperation action plan. eng.belta.by The action plan was signed for the first time, the Belarusian Defense Ministry emphasized.
(2024-02-21). Supporting women's local businesses and climate-friendly cookstoves in Kenya. reliefweb.int Country: Kenya | Source: Green Climate Fund | About 15 per cent of the energy demand worldwide is met by classic biomass such as firewood, charcoal, and plant residues. Some 2.8 billion people cook their daily meals with such biomass. Kenya is no exception: more than 80 per cent of Kenya's population uses biomass for cooking and heating. The combustion of these materials during cooking releases greenhouse gases (GHG). | Using improved cookstoves (ICS) instead of open hearths could save emissions equivalent to 0.6—2.4 gigatonnes of CO‚ÇÇ each year. To combat climate change, the Kenyan…
(2024-02-21). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Terminal Report on the Landslide Incident in Brgy. Suarez, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, 18 February 2024, 6AM. reliefweb.int 
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 13 January 2023, a soil erosion triggered a landslide incident at Zone Matinabangon, Brgy. Suarez, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte. | Relative to the incident, the DSWD through its Field Office in Region X together with the LGU of the Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, provided relief goods and financial assistance to support the immediate needs of affected families and individuals. | Source: DSWD Field Office (FO) X | II. Status of Affected Areas and Population | A total of 36 families or…
(2024-02-21). In Numbers: Five years on, China's Greater Bay Area to see greater development. ecns.cn
(2024-02-21). Real household income in Belarus up by 6.3% in 2023. eng.belta.by Reviewing the performance in 2023, the prime minister noted: "We managed to fulfil the most important tasks that were set by the head of state and were envisaged by the country's social and economic development program."
(2024-02-21). The Emerging Role of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in Treating GI Conditions. medriva.com
(2024-02-21). The U.K. Reclassifies Codeine Linctus as Prescription-Only Medicine: An Insight into the Decision and Its Implications. medriva.com
(2024-02-21). Cambodia: Weekly Dry Season Situation Report in the Lower Mekong River Basin – 13 — 19 February 2024. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Thailand, Viet Nam | Source: Mekong River Commission | Please refer to the attached file. | Key Messages | Key messages for this weekly report are presented below. | Rainfall monitoring and forecast | In the period of 13 — 19 February 2024, there was no significant rainfall recorded at the key stations along the Mekong River. | The upper and centre of the Mekong region will be influenced by high-pressure system push from China during 20 — 25 February. There will be light rainfall in some areas for the next seven days in the Mekong regi…
(2024-02-21). Exploring Consciousness: A Journey Through Physicist's Perspectives. medriva.com
(2024-02-21). Top 50 NJ Palestine Support Instagram Organizations / Resources. fightbackbetter.com 
OK so first — I am not sure how many are in this list so it could be less than 50. | Secondly — I am not sure these are the top ones — but these are some of the good ones. | Thirdly — there are some very important ones on the list of those that should be on the list and publishing this will motivate to get some of them in there. | Fourthly — use this form to add other groups and resources. This is not so much for individual names but more groups and resources. | When you request to be added — there is a little manual work in the set up so it is not instant. | It is not a bad idea to…
(2024-02-21). The CADTM holds seven successful workshops at the World Social Forum in Kathmandu (Nepal). cadtm.org
(2024-02-21). Progressive Dreams for Public Transit. inequality.org This February, a user-made map depicting an expanded Atlanta transit system went viral on social media. The image stirred strong reactions from Atlantans. Comments like "They should've done this 25 years ago" and "let's get this idea in the hands of the politicians ASAP" flooded in. Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority quickly …
(2024-02-21). El Salvador to host microfinance summit in 2024. plenglish.com San Salvador, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) El Salvador will host the 2nd Microfinance Summit for Latin America and the Caribbean (SUMMIC), scheduled from August 21 to 23, 2024, an official source announced.
(2024-02-21). China, Thailand set up engineering college. ecns.cn An engineering college joint venture between Chinese and Thai universities is set to usher in a novel model for vocational and technological education in Thailand and advance China's global standing.
(2024-02-21). Borderlands movie: First images, cast, poster, and trailer teaser released. albawaba.com Fans of the popular video game series Borderlands are in for a treat as the first images, poster, and trailer teaser for the upcoming movie adaptation have been released.The movie, directed by Eli Roth and starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jack Black, is set to hit theaters on August 9, 2024.I just want to know if there's shared loot or not in this movie.
(2024-02-21). Exploring the Potential of Neonatal Fc Receptors in Rheumatology Disease Treatment. medriva.com
(2024-02-21). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Terminal Report on the Landslide Incident in Brgy. Abuno, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, 18 February 2024, 6AM. reliefweb.int 
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 19 January 2023, a landslide incident occurred at Zone 16, Mascariñas, Abuno, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte due to Localized Thunderstorms. | Relative to the incident, the DSWD through its Field Office in Region X together with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, provided relief goods and financial assistance to support the immediate needs of affected families and individuals. | Source: DSWD Field Office (FO) X | II. Status of Affected Areas and Populatio…
(2024-02-21). Report: SpaceX deepens ties to US military. ecns.cn Elon Musk's SpaceX reportedly is deepening its ties with U.S. intelligence and military agencies with a secretive company satellite program called Starshield.
(2024-02-21). Belarus sees U.S. increased military presence in Europe as further militarization of region. eng.belta.by "Given the confidence and security crisis in the European region, a huge amount of incomplete, unreliable, and sometimes deliberately false information, it is extremely important that you receive information about the Armed Forces of Belarus and our assessment of the military-political situation from the first hands," Valery Revenko said addressing the audience.
(2024-02-21). Child Tax Credit Expansion: A Lifeline for Families During Pandemic Challenges. medriva.com A Ray of Hope The recent Boston University School of Public Health-led study brings to light the significant positive effects of the 2021 Child Tax Credit (CTC) expansion. The expansion, which unfortunately expired in 2021, provided much-needed relief for families experiencing health or employment challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study revealed that the monthly…
(2024-02-21). DR Congo: DRC: Authorities must protect and assist civilians as fighting intensifies. reliefweb.int Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo | Source: Amnesty International | Following intensified fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between the Congolese army and fighters of the Movement of 23 March (M23), Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International's Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, said: | *"All parties to the ongoing fighting in North Kivu must immediately end deliberate and indiscriminate attacks on civilians and ensure that they are protected and assisted as the conflict intensifies." | Tigere ChagutahAmnesty International's Regional Director for East and Southern Afric…
(2024-02-21). Expos back in business across nation. ecns.cn China's exhibition sector is on a quick growth track, as indicated by the increased number of such events, larger exhibition areas and more enterprise participation from both home and abroad.
(2024-02-21). How to Buy Bitcoin with Paypal: Guide. albawaba.com 
Bitcoin, the worlds widely used digital currency has become popular for its potential, as a lucrative investment option. If you are wondering how to buy Bitcoin with PayPal, a known payment service you will be glad to hear that it can be done seamlessly. In this guide, we will take you through the steps of acquiring Bitcoin with PayPal and introduce some methods and platforms to assist you in making your purchase. | How to Buy Bitcoin with PayPal: Steps | : One approach to buying Bitcoin via PayPal is by utilizing a cryptocurrency exchange that accepts PayPal as a payment method. Some renowned exchanges th…
(2024-02-21). China's economy booming during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn Statistics reveal that China's economic vitality thrived during the Spring Festival of Chinese Year of the Dragon, boosting global confidence and outlook for 2024 while shattering several holiday records.
(2024-02-21). The World of Humans is Built Upon Unhealthy Violence. expose-news.com Written By The Cides. The World of Humans is Built Upon Unhealthy Violence. From the very beginning, if one tribe wanted the resources of another tribe, be that access to water or hunting …
(2024-02-21). Another Indefensible U.S. Veto at the United Nations. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-21). Bohemian waxwing captured in Xinjiang. ecns.cn A flock of bohemian waxwings rest on branches of a tree in Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
(2024-02-21). Belarusian manufacturers to be featured at Zimbabwe International Trade Fair 2024. eng.belta.by Belinterexpo, as part of the state delegation, is involved in the work of the joint standing commission on cooperation between the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Zimbabwe.
(2024-02-21). Nationalism as the Religion of the Modern West. dissidentvoice.org 
Orientation The emergence of a strange, secular god "I am the Lord Thy God, Thou Shalt not have strange gods before me" is not just a religious commandment. Every nation-state expects their citizens to give up or subordinate their regional loyalties, their class, their ethnicity and even their religion to this new god. If we …
(2024-02-21). Tension grips Iraq's Babylon after Sadrist activist killed. newarab.com 
A tense situation has On Monday, Iraqi security units found the body of Aisar Al-Khafaji, a lea…
(2024-02-21). Cities of the world. Kazan. eng.belta.by
(2024-02-21). Lukashenko, Putin, Tokayev visit Games of Future opening ceremony in Kazan. eng.belta.by The presidents of Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Republika Srpska of Bosnia and Herzegovina, heads of delegations from other countries also arrived for the opening ceremony. Famous athletes and artists were also seated next to them.
(2024-02-21). Top court puts nursing homes under spotlight. ecns.cn Nursing homes will be held liable if injuries result from their failure to provide a barrier-free environment for old people, China's top court said.
(2024-02-21). Rusya'dan Türkiye'ye KAAN ile ilgili kritik teklif. img.piri.net 
Türkiye'nin 5. nesil sava≈ü uàßaƒüƒ± KAAN'a ilgi her geàßen gàºn artƒ±yor. | Ukrayna'nƒ±n Ankara Bàºyàºkelàßisi Vasyl Bodnar, Türkiye'den KAAN almak istediklerini sà∂ylemi≈üti. | Bodnar, uàßak hakkƒ±nda, "F35 ile F22 ile rekabet edebilecek tam potansiyele sahip olabileceƒüine inanƒ±yorum." demi≈üti. | Rusya da KAAN projesinde ortaklƒ±k yapmakla ilgilendiƒüini duyurdu. Aà߃±klamayƒ±, Rusya'nƒ&p…
(2024-02-21). Navigating the Risks and Challenges Associated with Electronic Health Records in the Digital Health Sector. medriva.com
(2024-02-21). Level-IV emergency response to low temperatures activated in East, Central China. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Emergency Management activated a Level-IV emergency response following rain, snow and freezing conditions in East China's Anhui Province and Central China's Henan and Hubei provinces on Tuesday.
(2024-02-21). COVID-19 Tested Our Commitment to Freedom. Three Years Later, We're Still Failing. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-21). Union State MPs to observe parliamentary, local elections in Belarus. eng.belta.by The delegation of the Union State MPs will be headed by the Chairman of the Parliamentary Assembly's Commission on Budget, Taxes and Financial Market Viktor Seliverstov.
(2024-02-21). No, the Palestinians Did Not Vote for More Terrorism in the 2006 Elections. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-21). European Space Agency's ERS-2 Satellite Set to Reenter Earth's Atmosphere: What You Need to Know. medriva.com
(2024-02-21). Belarus' CEC head comments on first day turnout in 2024 elections. eng.belta.by The turnout on the first day of early voting in the parliamentary and local elections was fairly high, Chairman of the Belarusian Central Election Commission Igor Karpenko told reporters.
(2024-02-21). French scientist receives friendship award. ecns.cn French biologist and zoologist who was recently honored with the 2023 Chinese Government Friendship Award, has praised China for its achievements in ecological conservation, scientific research and international cooperation.
(2024-02-21). Easy Ways to Make Money from Home. albawaba.com 
In the past couple of years, working remotely has gained popularity allowing people to make a living from the convenience of their homes. Whether you are a parent who stays home, a student in college, or an individual seeking income; there are plenty of options to earn money and easy ways to make money from home. This introductory guide will delve into convenient methods to generate income from home and begin your path, towards freedom. | Easy Ways to Make Money from Home: Popular Options: | You can always choose to be a freelancer! Freelance is great as it gives you the freedom to work and explore more w…
(2024-02-21). New Perspectives from the TIMELESS Trial: Late Thrombolysis Could Benefit Certain Stroke Patients. medriva.com
(2024-02-21). 'New three' paves way for high-quality growth. ecns.cn According to analysts, the rapid advancement of these sectors is poised to inject a renewed sense of confidence and dynamism into the world's second-largest economy.
(2024-02-21). ACC and Charanga de Oro sign cultural work agreement. plenglish.com (Havana.Feb. 20) As a tribute to the 45th Anniversary of the Independence of the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, the cultural project "Asociación Caribeña de Cuba-Orquesta Charanga de Oro" began to be implemented from February 20, 2024, onwards.
(2024-02-21). China now S. Korea's top e-com selection. ecns.cn South Korean shoppers spent 6.75 trillion won ($5 billion) on direct purchases of overseas products online in 2023, up 26.9 percent year-on-year, according to a report from The Korea Times, citing data from Statistics Korea.
(2024-02-21). Indonesia: still in the shadow of Suharto. cadtm.org
(2024-02-21). Chile reopens inquiry into Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda's 1973 death. scmp.com In 2017, foreign forensic experts suggested the poet had not died only of cancer, as officially stated, and did not rule out 'third parties' being involved.
(2024-02-21). Vietnam's rice exports might increase this year. plenglish.com Hanoi, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) Rice is called to become the main dish of Vietnam's agricultural exports in 2024, when that sector is expected to generate estimated total revenues of around 54 billion dollars.
(2024-02-21). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Terminal Report on the Flash Flood Incident in Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental, 18 February 2024, 6AM. reliefweb.int 
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | Issued on 04 October 2023, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms caused by Southwest Monsoon / localized thunderstorms may have brought possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms in the rest of the country. | On the same day, several barangays in the Municipality of Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental experienced flash floods due to localized thunderstorms, resulting to displacement to a hundred of families and individuals. | Relative…
(2024-02-21). The Fluoride Lawsuit Comes to an End: Federal Judge to Decide the Future of Water Fluoridation. thelastamericanvagabond.com The fluoride lawsuit has come to an end and now a federal judge will decide the future of water fluoridation in the United States. On Tuesday, Michael Connett, lead attorney representing the Fluoride Action Network and plaintiffs, made his final attempt to convince U.S. district judge Edward Chen that the 80-year-old practice of water fluoridation
(2024-02-21). Chinese FM Wang Yi's visit to Spain highlights bright prospects for open cooperation: spokesperson. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning held a regular news briefing in Beijing on Tuesday, making some remarks about foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Spain after a reporter asked her to comment.
(2024-02-21). Belarus ready to increase equipment, food supplies to Russia's Tyumen Oblast. eng.belta.by Belarus is ready to increase supplies of equipment and foodstuffs to Russia's Tyumen Oblast, Belarusian Energy Minister Viktor Karankevich told the media on 21 February.
(2024-02-21). PPP, PML-N agree terms on coalition govt in Pakistan; Shehbaz to be PM, Zardari President. muslimmirror.com Islamabad : The Pakistan People's Party and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz finally reached an agreement to establish a new coalition government in Pakistan after days of negotiations on Tuesday, party leaders said. In a joint news conference late on Tuesday night, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari announced that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz …
(2024-02-21). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Terminal Report on the Whirlwind Incident in Brgy. Poblacion, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte, 18 February 2024, 6AM. reliefweb.int 
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 17 December 2023 at around 7: 55 AM, a whirlwind incident was experienced in Brgy. Poblacion, Kolambugan, Lanao Del Norte. | Relative to the incident, the DSWD through its Field Office in Region X, provided relief assistance to support the immediate needs of the affected families and individuals. | Source: DSWD Field Office (FO) X | II. Status of Affected Areas and Population | A total of 10 families or 35 persons were affected in Brgy. Poblacion, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte (see Ann…
(2024-02-21). Hearing to appeal Julian Assange's extradition begins. therealnews.com 
After a years-long battle, Julian Assange's legal team returned to London's High Court on Tuesday, Feb. 20, to request permission to appeal the founder of WikiLeaks' extradition order to the US, where he faces 18 charges under the Espionage Act despite not being a US citizen. Assange has faced extensive persecution by the US government and its allies for WikiLeaks' role in exposing the extent of US war crimes and espionage around the world. The Real News Network reports from London, UK. | Produced by: Ross Domoney and Nadia Peridot | Videography and editing by: Ross Domoney |
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(2024-02-21). Not-So-Great Expectations About Lifespan, Thanks to COVID Propaganda: An Anecdotal Report. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-21). Assange Final Appeal — Your Man in the Public Gallery 2 — Craig Murray. expose-news.com Today is day two and the last day of the final hearing for the appeal against the extradition of Wiki Leaks founder Julian Assange. Yesterday crowds showed their support for Assange which …
(2024-02-21). How to Invest in Stocks and Make Money. albawaba.com 
Investing in stocks is a method to increase wealth over time and reach milestones. While the stock market may appear daunting for beginners with the knowledge and strategies, anyone can grasp stock investment principles and earn profits. This handbook guide will lead you through the fundamentals of how to invest in stocks and make money and offer advice for success. | How to Invest in Stocks and Make Money: Handbook: | Before delving into stock market investments, it is crucial to educate yourself on how the stock market functions, types of stocks, and essential investment principles to grasp the full kno…
(2024-02-21). Cultural Renaissance, Economic Crises and the Struggle Against Fascism, 1919-1945. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-21). Lukashenko presented with Tatarstan's Order of Friendship. eng.belta.by Head of Russia's Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov presented the Order of Friendship (Duslyk) to Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko during the talks in Kazan on 21 February.
(2024-02-21). Rethinking Stroke Treatment: New Insights from the TIMELESS Trial. medriva.com Emerging Perspectives on Stroke Treatment Timeframes Stroke treatment has traditionally adhered to a stringent timeframe, with thrombolysis often considered ineffective or even unsafe beyond a 4.5-hour window from symptom onset. However, new findings from the TIMELESS trial suggest that this window might not be as rigid as previously thought. Some patients with large vessel occlusion…
(2024-02-21). Azmi Bishara: US proposal for Palestine state meaningless. newarab.com 
US plans to recognise a vague and undefined
(2024-02-21). Andrew Wilkie pushes PM to bring Assange home. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-21). 2 men charged with murder in Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting. scmp.com Dominic Miller and Lyndell Mays have been indicted for second-degree murder over the incident that left one person dead and 22 injured.
(2024-02-21). Postscript to the taking of Avdeevka. gilbertdoctorow.com On last night's edition of Evening with Vladimir Solovyov, which I caught after submitting my latest analysis of the Russian victory in Avdeevka, one panelist made a point about the significance of the win at Avdeevka that bears repeating here. The conquest of Avdeevka overturned entirely the smug, face saving view of the conflict which …
(2024-02-21). Caught Red Handed: Fauci, Gates & Moderna are responsible for the COVID Pandemic — U.S. D.O.D issued a 'COVID-19 Research' contract 3 Months before COVID was known to exist — & Fauci & Moderna had a Vaccine ready in Dec. 2019. expose-news.com The discovery of a contract awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense to Labyrinth Global Health for "COVID-19 Research" in November 2019 has raised questions about the permanent U.S. Government's knowledge of …
(2024-02-21). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Terminal Report on the Armed Conflict in Brgy. Campagao, Bilar, Bohol, 18 February 2024, 6AM. reliefweb.int 
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 07 September 2023 at around 7: 30AM, an armed conflict transpired at Sitio Ilaud, Brgy. Campagao, Bilar, Bohol, between the Philippine Army's 47th Infantry (Katapatan) Batallion and the alleged members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA). | Affected populace sought temporary shelter at the Campagao Covered Court for a night and have returned to their respective place of origin on the following day with no augmentation request received by the concerne…
(2024-02-21). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #1 on the Armed Conflict in Carmen, North Cotabato as of 18 February 2024, 6AM. reliefweb.int 
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 16 February 2024, armed clashes arised in Sitio Marmal, Brgy. Palanggahan, Carmen, North Cotabato between 105th BC, MILF and NG-MILF due to land conflict. | Source: DSWD Field Office (FO) XII | II. Status of Affected Areas and Population | A total of 1,643 families or 8,215 persons are affected in Carmen, North Cotabato (see Annex A).
(2024-02-21). NCPCR sends notice to UNICEF, NCERT over Bihar madrassa curriculum. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Apex child rights body NCPCR on Tuesday sent notices to the NCERT and UNICEF, asking them to explain how they were responsible for designing curriculums for madrassas in Bihar. The inquiry by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) was prompted by the response of the Bihar chief secretary to …
(2024-02-21). Egypt's Suez Canal revenue shrinks by almost half. newarab.com 
(2024-02-21). The Dawn of a New Era: Exploring the Potential of Brain-Computer Interface Technology. medriva.com
(2024-02-21). Launching a Major International Front Against the Extreme Right. cadtm.org
(2024-02-21). Lukashenko described as true friend of Russia. eng.belta.by You are a true friend of the Russian state, President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov said during a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Kazan, Russia on 21 February.
(2024-02-21). Horoscope Today, February 22, 2024-Daily Horoscope. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA Welcome to your daily horoscope for February 22, 2024. As the celestial bodies align in unique configurations, they offer insights into the energies influencing your life. Whether you're an avid believer or a curious skeptic, let's delve into what the stars have in store for you today.Daily Horoscope – February 22, 2024: Aries (March 21 – April 19): | Today, Aries, you might feel a surge of energy propelling you towards your goals. Harness this momentum to tackle tasks with enthusiasm and determination. Remember to balance your assertiveness with diplomacy, especially in interpersonal inte…
(2024-02-21). Colombia gets ready to host ECLAC science meeting. plenglish.com Bogota, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) Colombia is organizing the 4th Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), scheduled for April 4-5.
(2024-02-21). Islamic Resistance fighters target a gathering of Zionist soldiers in Al-Mutela settlement with appropriate weapons, hitting it directly: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-21). Assange Extradition to US Is State Retaliation for Political Reasons, High Court Total. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-21). Declaration of solidarity with the social movements in Haiti. cadtm.org
(2024-02-21). When is Ramadan 2024? How is moon sighted around the world. newarab.com 
For Muslims around the world, the holy month of Ramadan is fast approaching. While the exact dates may vary slightly depending on local moon sightings, this year, Ramadan is expected to begin in the evening of Sunday, March 10th, 2024. This means faithful observers will likely start fasting on the morning of Monday, March 11th. | Key Ramadan Dates for 2024: | Start of Ramadan: March 10th (evening) | First Day of Fasting: March 11th | End of Ramadan: April 9th (evening) (subject to moon sighting) | Eid al-Fitr: April 10th-13th (expected) | Understanding the Lunar Calendar: :…
(2024-02-21). Sheldon's Spellbook: A Magic Partnership Benefiting the American Cancer Society. medriva.com Sheldon Menery, a beloved figure in the Magic: The Gathering community, has teamed up with Wizards of the Coast to design a unique product — Sheldon's Spellbook. This special item is more than just a collector's dream; it also serves a noble cause. A hefty 50% of the product price will be donated to the…
(2024-02-21). Medical Student Killed by Disinformation. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-21). Belarus reports six incidents of breaching its airspace since August 2023. eng.belta.by "The increasing scale of reconnaissance activities and the growing intensity of operational and combat training of foreign armed forces lead to an increasing number of violations of the state border of the Republic of Belarus in the airspace," said Valery Revenko.
(2024-02-21). Islamic Resistance fighters target a gathering of Zionist soldiers in the vicinity of Al-Marj occupation site with missiles, achieving direct hits: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-21). Volfovich: West tries to portray Belarus, Russia as "axis of evil" eng.belta.by Top on the agenda of the meeting were the military and political situation around Belarus, the single voting day and the outcomes of the recent meeting of the head of state with senior officials of the country's national security system.
(2024-02-21). How many investigations have been opened against GB News. leftfootforward.org On Monday, the media regulator Ofcom opened its most It came after 500 complaints were made about the coverage by the right-wing news channel which has now been found This lates…
(2024-02-21). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Terminal Report on the Landslide Incident in Brgy. Bonbonon, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte,18 February 2024, 6AM. reliefweb.int 
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 13 February 2023, a soil erosion triggered a landslide incident at Purok 3, Brgy. Bonbonon, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte. | Relative to the incident, the DSWD through its Field Office in Region X together with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, provided relief and financial assistance to support the immediate needs of affected families and individuals. | Source: DSWD Field Office (FO) X | II. Status of Affected Areas and Population | A total of 16 famil…
(2024-02-21). New research shows 'devastating' failings of Universal Credit for UK households. leftfootforward.org More than half of people receiving Universal Credit ran out of food in the last month and couldn't afford more, new research by anti-poverty charity The Trussell Trust has found. | Laying bare the 'devastating consequences' of the inadequate benefits system in the UK, the charity has urged the Chancellor to take urgent action to address the shortcomings of Universal Credit for households across the country. | While over half were unable to afford enough food, over one in five were unable to cook hot food as they couldn't afford to use kitchen utilities, the research conducted by YouGov on behalf of The Trusse…
(2024-02-21). Hummingbird to be declared Costa Rica's national symbol. plenglish.com San José, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) The hummingbird (trochilidae) will be declared Costa Rica's national symbol and will integrate a list of 19 insignias of the flora, fauna, customs and traditions that characterize its natural and cultural wealth, it was reported here.
(2024-02-21). 78 dragons celebrate Maolong Festival in Guizhou. ecns.cn Seventy-eight dragons took part in the celebration on Tuesday. Maolong Festival, a folk activity for people of the Gelao ethnic group to celebrate the Spring Festival and lantern festival, is listed as one of the national intangible cultural heritages in 2006.
(2024-02-21). Manufacturing, construction, trade among major contributors to Belarus' economic growth in 2023. eng.belta.by The drivers of Belarus' economic growth in 2023 were the manufacturing sector, construction, and trade, Belarusian Economy Minister Yuri Chebotar told the media before a meeting of the Council of Ministers to discuss the country's social and economic development in 2023.
(2024-02-21). Thanaa Dibsi, Salim Sabry's wife, dies aged 83. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Syrian actress Thanaa Dibsi passed away at the age of 83 on Tuesday night. The star is the wife of the great Syrian actor Salim Sabry.The couple have three children Reem, Thaer, and Yara Sabry, who is also a famous actress.The Syrian Artists Syndicate, posted its official pages on social media mourning the death of Thanaa Dibsi.What do we know about Thanaa Dibsi?: The artist was born in Aleppo and started her artistic career in the mid-fifties of the last century. She participated with her sister, Tharaa Dibsi, in the performances presented by the People's Theater Troupe on the stage of the Nati…
(2024-02-21). The NCHS Rapid Surveys System: Revolutionizing Health Data Collection and Decision-Making in the U.S. medriva.com
(2024-02-21). UK: Haut-Commissaire : l'expulsion des demandeurs d'asile au Rwanda par le Royaume-Uni porte atteinte aux protections fondamentales des droits humains. reliefweb.int Countries: Rwanda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, World | Source: UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights | GENààVE (le 19 février 2024) — Les mesures législatives prises par le Gouvernement britannique pour faciliter l'expulsion rapide des demandeurs d'asile vers le Rwanda, notamment en réduisant considérablement la capacité des tribunaux à examiner les décisions d'expulsion, sont contraires aux principes fondamentaux de l'état de droit et risquent de porter gravement atteinte aux droits humains, a averti aujourd'hui Volker Tàºrk, Haut-Commissaire des Natio…
(2024-02-21). Cefepime-Taniborbactam: A Potential Game-Changer in Treating Complicated UTIs. medriva.com
(2024-02-21). Campaigners declare 'big win for climate transparency' as government's assessment of climate plan risks published. leftfootforward.org Campaigners have called the publication of the UK government's assessment of net zero policy risks, after months of pressure, a "big win" for climate transparency. | It comes as the UK Government is facing another legal challenge in the High Court over its net zero plans by environmental campaign groups this week. | Three organisations ClientEarth, Friends of the Earth (FoE) and Good Law Project launched action against the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's (DESNZ) decision to approve the Carbon Budget Delivery Plan last March. | On Tuesday, the previously concealed UK Government assessment with det…
(2024-02-21). How to Pay Parking in Dubai: Steps. albawaba.com 
Dubai city is known now for its lifestyle and modern facilities. Dubai provides a variety of parking choices for both residents and visitors. Whether you are out exploring the city's attractions or taking care of errands, know how to pay parking in Dubai with this guide below. | How to Pay Parking in Dubai: Steps | : The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) oversees parking services in Dubai with RTA parking meters being an option for paying for parking. These meters are conveniently located across the city and accept both coins and prepaid parking cards. To pay for your parking using an RTA meter follow th…
(2024-02-21). Nazis, booze and politics don't mix. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-21). Belarusian Marina Vasilevskaya, Anastasia Lenkova declared fit for space flight. eng.belta.by The Chief Medical Commission convened for a meeting at the Cosmonaut Training Center on 21 February to analyze the data of medical examinations of the prime and backup crews of Visiting Expedition-21 during preflight training.
(2024-02-21). The Perils and Potentials of Electronic Health Record (EHR) Dependency in Digital Health. medriva.com
(2024-02-21). Belarusian skiers clinch three medals at Children of Primorye. eng.belta.by Belarusian athletes have won first medals at the first international winter sports games Children of Primorye which are underway in Russia.
(2024-02-21). Parts of China brace for heavy snowfall. ecns.cn Beijing received the first snow of the Year of the Dragon on Tuesday. China's National Meteorological Center on Tuesday renewed an orange alert, the second-highest in four-tier weather warning system, for cold waves in various regions.
(2024-02-21). COVID-19 Tested Our Commitment to Freedom. dissidentvoice.org 
The remedy is worse than the disease. — Francis Bacon, "Of Seditions and Trouble" in Essayes or Counsels, Civill and Morall The government never cedes power willingly. Neither should we. If the COVID-19 debacle taught us one thing it is that, as Justice Neil Gorsuch acknowledged, "Rule by indefinite emergency edict risks leaving all of …
(2024-02-21). 1,000-year-old salt production method well-preserved in Xizang. ecns.cn An ancient technique of salt production dating back to 1,000 years ago is well-preserved in Xizang and local people follow a traditional salt harvesting method by collecting brines from salt mines and ponds and evaporating them in the sun until crystallization.
(2024-02-21). Yunanistan'ƒ±n à∂làºme terk ettiƒüi 159 gà∂àßmeni Türkiye kurtardƒ±. img.piri.net 
Yurt genelinde dàºzensiz gà∂àßle màºcadele devam ediyor. àúlkeye yasa dƒ±≈üƒ± yollardan girmek isteyen kaàßak gà∂àßmenler tespit edilerek yakalanƒ±yor. Son olarak dàºzensiz gà∂àßmenler ƒ∞zmir'de tespit edildi. | Sahil Gàºvenlik Komutanlƒ±ƒüƒ± ekipleri, Foàßa ile Karaburun ilàßeleri aà߃±klarƒ±nda mahsur kalan gà∂àßmenlerin olduƒüunu belirledi. | Yunanistan tarafƒ±ndan à∂là&o…
(2024-02-21). Video: Vancouver Singer/Songwriter Matt Cairns on His COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-21). Deodorant and Cancer Risk: What Does the Science Say? medriva.com The Great Deodorant Debate For many years, there has been a debate surrounding the potential link between deodorant use and cancer. Some studies suggest a possible association between aluminum-based deodorants and breast cancer, while others have found no significant evidence of a connection. Despite the popular belief that deodorants can cause cancer, the majority of…
(2024-02-21). New equestrian season kicks off in Ratomka. eng.belta.by A new equestrian season is kicking off with the Belarusian Indoor Eventing Championship at the National Olympic Equestrian Sports and Horse Breeding Center Ratomka.
(2024-02-21). Key rate cut seen as move to prop up realty. ecns.cn China implemented the biggest-ever cut to a mortgage rate benchmark on Tuesday, indicating policymakers' dedication to bolster the struggling housing sector and the broader economy, with additional interest rate cuts likely on the horizon, experts said.
(2024-02-21). Innovation, Sustainability, and Technology: Shaping the Future of Real Estate Development. medriva.com As we move towards a more technologically advanced future, the real estate industry is no exception. The sector is experiencing a transformative shift, with sustainability, innovation, and technology emerging as the critical drivers of change. From the concept of smart cities to the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the future of real estate development is…
(2024-02-21). China State Shipbuilding Corp wins world's first ammonia-powered container ship order. ecns.cn China State Shipbuilding Corp has obtained an order to sell its ammonia powered container ships to Belgian ship owner CMB.Tech, according to the China Ship News on Monday.
(2024-02-21). Artificial intelligence opening new business models. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-21). Part 2] Questions/Answers on China : How does China lend? 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-21). Why the 1953 cancellation of German debt won't be reproduced for Greece and Developing Countries. cadtm.org
(2024-02-21). Defense Ministry: Belarus remains open for dialogue with West. eng.belta.by Belarus has established contacts with countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, but the door for Western countries remains open, Colonel Valery Revenko, Head of the International Military Cooperation Department, Aide for International Military Cooperation to the Belarusian Defense Minister, told the media.
(2024-02-21). A mídia ocidental usa a morte do oposicionista russo para disfaràßar o fracasso militar ucraniano. globalresearch.ca A mídia ocidental está mais uma vez usando métodos de infoguerra para desviar a opinià£o pública da realidade das linhas de frente ucranianas. A recente morte do oposicionista russo Alexey Navalny serviu de desculpa para os meios de comunicaàßà£o ocidentais …
(2024-02-21). The US Political System and the 2024 Elections. orinocotribune.com
(2024-02-21). Supreme Court won't hear case over elite US high school admissions policy said to discriminate against Asian-Americans. scmp.com Asian-Americans went from 73 per cent of those offered admission the year before the change to 54 per cent in 2021, 60 per cent in 2022 and 62 per cent in 2023.
(2024-02-21). Black salt, cheese and bread are some of the unhealthy foods sold by supermarkets. expose-news.com Black salt, also known as kala namak or Himalayan black salt, comes from the salt mines of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and other Himalayan locations. Or so we thought. Dr. Guy Hatchard …
(2024-02-21). 'Emergent' AI Behavior and Human Destiny. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-21). Industry sees OpenAI's Sora as a game changer. ecns.cn The emergence of text-to-video artificial intelligence technology has the potential to revolutionize advertising, movie trailers and short video industries, as Sora has recently become a global sensation.
(2024-02-21). Part 1] Questions & answers on China as a major creditor power by Éric Toussaint. cadtm.org
(2024-02-21). UN's unprecedented effort to reduce CO2 is really about "green finance" which will be devastating to societies if we don't stop it. expose-news.com The United Nations' unprecedented effort to reduce emissions of CO2, would be not only costly but deadly as well. The denial of efficient, affordable energy to a world in need would necessarily …
(2024-02-21). HK center to use AI to identify sporting talent. ecns.cn The Chinese University of Hong Kong established an innovation center on Tuesday that will use artificial intelligence technology to help the city pick those with the potential to be elite athletes in various sports and monitor their recovery from sports injuries.
(2024-02-21). What's behind Saudi Arabia's plan to air-condition Riyadh. newarab.com 
It is estimated that around 13,000 cities, which are home to over 1.7 billion people, are facing extremely challenging climatic conditions due to the increasing This extreme urban heat has affected over 450 cities worldwide, leading to higher energy consumption and negatively impacting people's health, resulting in heat-related illnesses and fatal…
(2024-02-21). Guidelines to use "just-in-case" killer drugs were issued shortly before the first covid lockdown, says former NHS pharmacist. expose-news.com At the start of the covid crisis, we were told there was a novel disease for which there was no treatment. Because of this, guidance was issued to put in place "just-in-case" …
(2024-02-21). Eminent jurist Fali S Nariman passes away at 95. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Eminent jurist Fali S Nariman passed away due to brief illness. He was 95. Nariman breathed his last early this morning. He was suffering from multiple ailments, including cardiac issues. Born on January 10, 1929, Nariman did his LLB from Government Law College, University of Mumbai. He started his practice after joining …
(2024-02-21). Rural living reinvented: Lukashenko makes agro-towns a new place of pride in Belarus. eng.belta.by After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the agricultural reform envisaged abandoning the collective farming system. As a result, the fixed assets of agricultural enterprises almost halved in 1992-1994. The economic situation deteriorated.
(2024-02-21). Nikki Haley vows to stay in 2024 race, calls Donald Trump 'unstable and unhinged'. scmp.com The only Republican challenger to Donald Trump said she would not buckle to pressure from the former president and his allies: 'I feel no need to kiss the ring'.
(2024-02-21). Ameen Sayani, renowned radio presenter and voice of Geetmala, passes away at 91. muslimmirror.com Mumbai : Legendary radio announcer Ameen Sayani, whose iconic 'behno aur bhaiyo' still rings in our ears, has passed away. Ameen Sayani, who helped popularise All India Radio in India, passed away in Mumbai following a cardiac arrest. Sayani's funeral will take place on Thursday, February 22, as the family is waiting for some relatives …
(2024-02-21). Belarus to ship farm machines to Zimbabwe in 2024. eng.belta.by According to the diplomat, cooperation between Belarus and Zimbabwe has been making a lot of progress recently. The parties are implementing the third phase of the agricultural mechanization program.
(2024-02-21). The Impact of GLP-1 Treatments on Dialysis Providers: A Double-Edged Sword. medriva.com
(2024-02-21). Fatal Pancreatitis After COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-21). Liz Truss brutally mocked after claiming that the system is 'rigged against Conservative policies'. leftfootforward.org Former Prime Minister Liz Truss wants us to believe that the 'system is rigged against Conservative policies' despite the fact that the Tories have been in power for the last 14 years! | Truss, whose premiership ended in disaster, and who was booted out of office after just 49 days, making her Britain's shortest ever serving Prime Minister, is currently trying to relaunch her political career with the setting up of her Popular Conservatism group, also known as PopCon. | The group describes itself as a "new movement aiming to restore democratic accountability to Britain and deliver popular conservative policies…
(2024-02-21). Fresh trial opens over Italian student's murder in Cairo. newarab.com 
A second trial of four Egyptian security officers accused of kidnapping and murdering an Italian student in 2016 began in Rome on Tuesday, as Italy once again attempts to secure justice in the brutal killing. | Giulio Regeni, 28, had been conducting research when he was abducted in January 2016. His body was found nine days later, dumped on the outskirts of the Egyptian capital, bearing extensive signs of torture. | The murder severely strained ties between Italy and Egypt, while Italian MPs later accused Cairo of being "openly hostile" to attempts to try the suspects. | Italian judges threw out a 2021 trial t…
(2024-02-21). Is Truth As Mighty As Evil? globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-21). Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei sees 60% drop in annual PM2.5 concentration since 2013. ecns.cn Over the past decade, China's Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region has made significant progress in environmental protection. By the end of 2023, there had been about a 60 percent decrease in the annual average concentration of PM2.5 compared to 2013.
(2024-02-21). Russia's Tyumen Oblast interested in cooperation with Belarus' MAZ. eng.belta.by The Tyumen Oblast delegation led by Deputy Governor Vladimir Cheimetov, visited Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ trademark). The delegation studied operations at the car assembly workshop and the company's product samples.
(2024-02-21). POEM: Housing crisis. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-21). Comoros Cholera Response DREF Operation (MDRKM011). reliefweb.int 
Country: Comoros | Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies | Please refer to the attached file. | What happened, where and when? | Cholera is currently on the rise in East Africa, with eight countries in the region fighting the epidemic, including Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. Cholera is not an endemic disease in the Comoros. The most recent epidemics date back to 1999, 2002, and 2007 and were caused by imported cases. On each occasion, the authorities were able to eradicate the disease. | On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, a boat from Tanzania arrived in Moroni, the capita…
(2024-02-21). Supporting the Government Health Authority. dissidentvoice.org 
(2024-02-21). In Nepal, CADTM delegates took part in the opening march of the World Social Forum and successfully completed their initial workshops. cadtm.org The World Social Forum, which took place this year in Kathmandu (Nepal), began on Thursday 15 February 2024. The CADTM International network was represented by delegates from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire and the Shared International Secretariat. A total of seven activities were carried out by the delegation.
| Thursday 15 February: The opening march
| The opening march brought together nearly 15,000 people who marched to demand a different world.The slogans (…) | – | /…
(2024-02-21). Lukashenko: Belarus, Russia should build their future themselves. eng.belta.by "Perhaps it is good that circumstances have pushed us towards each other. We should build our future ourselves," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
(2024-02-21). Experts: China still dominates manufacturing. ecns.cn China's manufacturing dominance remains unshaken, evolving and adapting to the shifting global landscape, said experts who believe that perceptions of diminishing power often stem from anecdotes rather than data.
(2024-02-21). World Bank Group announces new director, chief administrative officer. ecns.cn The World Bank Group has announced the appointment of Zhang Wencai as managing director and chief administrative officer. He is expected to officially take office in March.
(2024-02-21). Accessing accurate public information. sanews.gov.za Accessing accurate public information | By Zanele Mngadi | Through social media apps, websites, and other digital tools, the internet gives us a lot of ways to connect with each other. This makes information easy to find. | However, the ease with which we get information online makes it hard to determine how true it is. The COVID-19 pandemic is a great example of this challenge because knowledge spread very quickly through our phones and social media sites. | During this dark time, scary fake news spread very quickly, making it harder for people to get the right information and stay safe, which was bad for their…
(2024-02-21). Pakistan: Poliovirus found in Lasbela's sewage. reliefweb.int Country: Pakistan | Source: Government of Pakistan | Islamabad, February 20, 2024 — Wild poliovirus has been found in an environmental sample from Balochistan's district Lasbela. | According to the Regional Reference Lab for Polio Eradication at NIH, the virus has been found in wastewater collected from Lasbela on January 23, which belongs to the imported virus cluster, YB3A. | Pakistan has now reported 31 positive environmental samples in January — all of them containing the imported virus. | Federal Minister for Health Dr Nadeem Jan said that the increased detection of the imported virus highligh…
(2024-02-21). Unlocking the Potential of Mitochondrial Activation in Heart Failure Treatment. medriva.com
(2024-02-21). WHY? — Moderna Shipped COVID mRNA Vaccine Prototype to Scientists Weeks Before "COVID-19" Allegedly Hit the World. expose-news.com
(2024-02-21). China, France eye more direct flights, high-level exchanges. ecns.cn At the latest talk between high-level officials, Beijing and Paris have agreed to increase the frequency of direct flights between the two countries to further facilitate people-to-people exchanges.
(2024-02-21). Supporting Mongolia's process for effective NDC implementation. reliefweb.int
(2024-02-21). Lukashenko arrives for Games of Future opening ceremony in Kazan. eng.belta.by The international multi-sport tournament Games of the Future is a hi-tech sport show. It consists of physical competitions and digital ones. A total of over 270 teams and more than 2,000 athletes from 107 countries will take part in the tournament.
(2024-02-21). Navigating the Challenges of Top-Level Leadership: The Role of Executive Coaching. medriva.com Understanding the Challenges of Top-Level Leadership Leaders, especially those at the very top of the organization such as CEOs, presidents, founders, and executive directors, often face unique challenges in their roles. These challenges can range from feelings of isolation and loneliness due to their unique position, a lack of balanced and objective conversations with their…
(2024-02-21). As war drums beat louder, the Regime will revel in crushing its internal enemies in the name of frustrating its external enemies. expose-news.com Previous waves of censorship have hit the "Online Right" particularly hard such as the 2017 backlash to the Trump presidency and the covid saga. As the war drum beats ever louder, we …
(2024-02-21). PM: Belarusian economy demonstrated sustainability in 2023. eng.belta.by The Belarusian economy demonstrated its sustainability in 2023 despite all the challenges and difficulties, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said at a meeting of the Council of Ministers to discuss the country's social and economic development in 2023.
(2024-02-21). The Impact of the New NCHS Rapid Surveys System on Public Health. medriva.com The New NCHS Rapid Surveys System: A Revolutionary Tool for Public Health In the fast-paced world of public health, timely, accurate, and reliable data is crucial for effective decision-making. Recognizing this need, the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has introduced the Rapid Surveys System, a revolutionary tool designed to provide swift and valuable health…
(2024-02-21). Musical Phenomenon in Latin America, a Mix of Flavors. telesurenglish.net Let's talk about what is known as Latin American music, due to its origin in different countries of the region. This category has a great extension, it includes subgenres of great variety and particular sound. | RELATED: | Latin American music emerged mainly to accompany the traditional dances of each region. With the introduction of instruments such as the Spanish guitar and the accordion, a new range of sounds was…
(2024-02-21). California Faculty Association ratifies sellout contract for 29,000 Cal State educators through sham vote. wsws.org The vote was designed to exclude the possibility of expressing opposition to the deal. The union worded the ballot so that a "no" vote meant accepting the administration's terms.
(2024-02-21). Rampant abuse in Kentucky's juvenile justice system. wsws.org Former prisoners held in a juvenile detention facility in Kentucky filed a lawsuit last month detailing abuse, neglect, and humiliation.
(2024-02-21). Recessionary trends in the world economy strengthening. wsws.org The German central bank warned that the country's economy was likely to further contract in the first quarter of this year.
(2024-02-21). Winter COVID wave of mass infection continues across the US. wsws.org After the holiday peaks, wastewater data from Biobot indicated an unexpected rise in COVID infections across the country for the month of February.
(2024-02-21). Supporters Rally Outside UK Consulate in NYC as Julian Assange's High Court Hearing Begins. pressenza.com 
Today, amidst chilling temperatures, passionate supporters of journalist Julian Assange gathered outside the UK Consulate in New York City. Organized by various groups including NYC Free Assange, Assange Defense, and CODEPINK, the rally aimed to draw attention to Assange's high-stakes legal battle unfolding across the Atlantic. | Photos by David Andersson | The rally, scheduled for noon at the UK Consulate located at 885 Second Avenue and 47th Street, saw a diverse crowd braving the cold to show solidarity with Assange. Banners waved, chants echoed, and impassioned speeches resonated through the Manhattan street…
(2024-02-21). Respaldan a Lula da Silva tras declaración de Israel. telesurtv.net El presidente colombiano Gustavo Petro indicó que "en Gaza hay un genocidio y se asesina cobardemente a miles de niños".
(2024-02-21). Unicef alerta sobre aumento de desnutrición en Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Unicef refirió que existe un alto riesgo de hambruna por el conflicto, que afecta especialmente a miles de niños y niñas.
(2024-02-21). Sudáfrica califica en la CIJ de apartheid a ocupación sionista. telesurtv.net El embajador sudafricano en La Haya señaló que Tel Aviv "discrimina y fragmenta a todos los pueblos palestinos".
(2024-02-21). Trabajadores de sanidad en Argentina anuncian paro sectorial. telesurtv.net Tras la confirmación del paro, los servicios que se verán afectados este jueves son: la atención en clínicas, sanatorios y hospitales privados, así como en laboratorios y geriátricos.
(2024-02-21). Cancilleres de Rusia y Venezuela ratifican buen estado de relación bilateral. telesurtv.net El canciller ruso recalcó que Venezuela es uno de los "amigos más cercanos" de su país en la región y en el mundo, manteniendo relaciones de colaboración estratégica.
(2024-02-21). ELN advierte crisis en el diálogo con el Gobierno colombiano. telesurtv.net Aseveró que "el Gobierno colombiano (…) viene adelantando acciones violatorias a lo pactado en la Mesa de Conversaciones" con la delegación del ELN.
(2024-02-21). El fallo del juez Engoron expuso el peligroso comportamiento patológico de Trump. peoplesworld.org 
NUEVA YORK—El ex ocupante republicano de la Oficina Oval, Donald Trump, no sólo cometió fraudes financieros masivos para construir su imperio inmobiliario, sino que su "completa falta de arrepentimiento y remordimiento" por ellos (cuando el estado de Nueva York lo atrapó) "raya lo patológico", la Declaró el juez estatal que decidió el caso. Después de …
(2024-02-21). øPor qué conmemorar el Día Mundial de la Justicia Social. telesurtv.net La justicia social hace que sociedades y economías funcionen mejor y la pobreza, las desigualdades y los males sociales se reduzcan considerablemente.
(2024-02-21). ALBA-TCP se solidariza con Lula y condena masacre en Palestina. telesurtv.net Instó al diálogo y aseguró que la resolución del conflicto debe estar "basada en una solución de dos Estados.
(2024-02-21). Nominan a Julian Assange al Nobel de la Paz 2024. telesurtv.net La diputada de la formación de izquierda Rojo calificó a Assange de "prisionero político" y afirmó que "el Instituto Nobel enviaría un mensaje claro de que no aceptamos la doble moral".
(2024-02-21). Gobierno argentino establece el salario mínimo en un 30 %. telesurtv.net La subida de un 30 por ciento no se corresponde al contexto inflacionario que vive la Argentina, de acuerdo a las reclamas de organizaciones sociales.
(2024-02-21). Venezuela y Argelia firman acuerdos en materia de energía y gas. telesurtv.net El presidente aseguró que continuarán adelante en un camino trazado sobre la base de la unión y el bienestar compartido.
(2024-02-21). Corte británica inicia audiencia sobre extradición de Assange. telesurtv.net Los jueces Victoria Sharp y Adam Johnson dieron comienzo a la sesión que analizará la decisión tomada el año pasado.
(2024-02-21). Alud de tierra en una mina artesanal en Guinea deja cuatro muertos. telesurtv.net Las autoridades han intentado cerrar las minas clandestinas en la misma provincia, la persistente pobreza impulsa a los trabajadores locales del sector a asumir estos riesgos.
(2024-02-21). 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.
(2024-02-21). EE.UU. veta por tercera vez petición de cese al fuego en Gaza. telesurtv.net El presidente cubano, MIguel Díaz-Canel, rechazó este resultado y volvió a responsabilizar a EE.UU. de la continuidad del genocidio sionnista en Gaza.
(2024-02-21). Ascienden a 29.195 los palestinos asesinados por Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net El número de víctimas durante 137 días ha aumentado a 29.195 mártires y 69.170 heridos, mientras miles de víctimas están bajo los escombros y en las carreteras.
(2024-02-21). Acusan a viuda de Jovenel MoàØse de complicidad en magnicidio. telesurtv.net Martine Moïse sobrevivió al ataque donde asesinaron al expresidente y fue trasladada a Estados Unidos para recibir tratamiento.
(2024-02-21). Siria e Iraq potencian relaciones comerciales. telesurtv.net El ministro de Economía y Comercio Exterior de Siria, Al-Khalil valoró las sólidas relaciones entre los dos países.
(2024-02-21). Venezuela y Rusia fortalecen lazos de amistad y de cooperación. telesurtv.net El mandatario venezolano y el canciller ruso conversaron sobre todo el mapa estratégico de cooperación integral bilateral.
(2024-02-21). Tormenta invernal provoca cancelación de vuelos en California, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Los acumulados de lluvia en la zona llegaron a los 25 centímetros sobre el mediodía y anegaron las pistas del aeropuerto.
(2024-02-21). Presidencia palestina condena veto de EE.UU de cese al fuego a Gaza. telesurtv.net Las autoridades palestinas refirieron encontrarse sorprendidas por la seguida oposición de EE.UU.
(2024-02-21). AN de Venezuela convoca a firmar documento de diálogo para comicios. telesurtv.net El documento con las propuestas de calendario será presentado ante el Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) tras ser firmado.
(2024-02-21). Partidos opositores en El Salvador piden anular proceso electoral. telesurtv.net Cuatro partidos políticos solicitaron al Tribunal Supremo Electoral la invalidación de los resultados del escrutinio.
(2024-02-21). Presidente venezolano recibe cartas credenciales de nuevos embajadores. telesurtv.net El acto de recibimiento de los documentos acreditativos, se desarrolló en el Salón Sol del Perú del Palacio de Miraflores en Caracas (capital).
(2024-02-21). Campesinos indios llaman a masiva marcha en Nueva Delhi. telesurtv.net Los líderes campesinos realizaron el llamado a la medida de fuerza tras rechazar la oferta del gobierno.
(2024-02-21). "Wiki-Gate": Julian Assange Was Framed by the People Who Supported Him. globalresearch.ca Assange has been the object of an all out smear campaign by those who supported him. The Economist which granted Assange the New Media Award in 2008 intimates that he is an "enemy agent" responsible for "information anarchy … culminating in the destabilization of American democracy"
(2024-02-21). How Nations Could End Israeli Genocide: Stop the Weapons; Stop the Oil; Stop the Tech. counterpunch.org 
If the nations of the world—particularly the United States and the Arab countries—wanted to stop Israel's slaughter, torture and ethnic cleansing in Gaza, they could do so tomorrow with suspension of oil, arms and technology imports and exports to Israel. Though "Free Palestine" "and Let Gaza Live" protesters may shut down bridges, occupy train stations
(2024-02-21). The Palestinian Resistance is Winning: the Movement Must Expose and Defeat Netanyahu's "Final Solution" to the Palestinian Question. counterpunch.org 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing worldwide condemnation, desperately tells his isolated supporters that Israel needs "absolute victory." On Christmas Day 2023, the Wall Street Journal gave the Prime Minister a worldwide platform to assert his manifesto—"Our Three Prerequisites for Peace: We Must Destroy Hamas, Demilitarize Gaza, and De-radicalize the Whole of Palestinian Society." Netanyahu makes his objectives clear. He wants a "final solution" to the Palestinian problem—the mass annihilation of the Palestinian people. His goal is a Palestine without any Palestinians so Israel can co…
(2024-02-21). Israel Is Assaulting Hospitals in Gaza with Full U.S. Support. counterpunch.org 
Many decades ago in Chicago, my favorite of several part-time student jobs was operating the "old-style" telephone switchboard at a small hospital called Forkosh Memorial. The console of coils and plugs included a mirror so operators could keep an eye on the hospital entrance, which on weekends and evenings was also monitored by an elderly,
(2024-02-21). Dock Workers: Block Military Cargo to Israel Against the Genocidal War on Palestinians in Gaza! counterpunch.org 
Last October 18, the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions (PGFTU) issued an urgent appeal notably "calling on trade unions in relevant industries: 1) To refuse to build weapons destined for Israel. 2) To refuse to transport weapons to Israel. 3) To pass motions in their trade union to this effect," as well as to take action against companies complicit with the Israeli siege, to pressure governments to stop military trade with Israel "and, in the case of the U.S., stop funding it." In response, on October 30, five Belgian transport unions issued a joint statement saying they were refusing to load or unlo…
(2024-02-21). Bombing Muslims for Peace. counterpunch.org 
Like many American boys of the baby-boomer generation, I played "war" with those old, olive-drab, plastic toy soldiers meant to evoke our great victory over the Nazis and "the Japs" during World War II. At age 10, I also kept a scrapbook of the 1973 Yom Kippur War between Israel and its various Arab enemies
(2024-02-21). Letter from London: The Hoods in the Hood are Hoods. counterpunch.org I finally made it to Canadian-American artist Philip Guston's exhibition at Tate Modern last week — the wall notes telling of a family fleeing persecution from an earlier incarnation of the authoritarian culture in the limelight again today over the Arctic penal colony death of Alexei Navalny. Guston's family moved from Odessa to Montreal where
(2024-02-21). 'Breaking the Mold': How Facebook Became the NYT of the Digital Age. counterpunch.org 
"If you try to break the mold, you're not going to last long," famed linguist and cultural critic Noam Chomsky wrote in an essay published in Z Magazine in October 1997. The essay, entitled, 'What Makes Mainstream Media Mainstream", appeared before social media took off to the point it became essential to the formation of
(2024-02-21). The Washington Post's Shadow Government. counterpunch.org 
(2024-02-21). Joe Biden: The Damnation of Age. counterpunch.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 vice
(2024-02-21). The Next Billionaire Thing: Hunting Humans? counterpunch.org Collecting signatures takes energy, and young people in Switzerland seem to have an abundance of just that. The young who belong to the youth wing of Switzerland's Social Democratic Party earlier this month — after a two-year campaign — deposited over 140,000 signatures at the Federal Chancellery in Bern. Why go to all that effort?
(2024-02-21). As Israel continues its genocide in Gaza, protesters demand Labor cut ties. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-21). Socialist Alliance: Labor must support an unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-21). 'Solidarity Sounds' events raise funds for war victims. greenleft.org.au 
With the escalating conflict in Gaza, the disproportionate violence and ongoing occupation of Palestine, a group of DJs, and performers in Sydney started talking about ways they could demonstrate their solidarity with people feeling the pain of war, reports Kerry Smith.
(2024-02-21). The myth of Israeli democracy. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-21). Refugee rights groups call for offshore processing to end as 40 asylum seekers sent to Nauru. greenleft.org.au 
Refugee rights group said 40 people who recently sought asylum in Western Australia should be processed here, not in offshore detention. Pip Hinman reports.
(2024-02-21). Vigil remembers Iranian Kurdish refugee Reza Barati. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-21). Big support for Pride Festival. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-21). Chilean Communist Party's founding celebrated. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-21). Corporate greed, privatisation and deregulation behind Sydney's asbestos scandal. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-21). Parents for Climate say Santos Barossa Gas (and shop front) is not welcome. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-21). No to Woodside's Burrup Hub gas expansion. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-21). NSW police officer charged on 2nd anniversary of Jai Wright's death. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-21). Peace and community groups join forces to sink AUKUS. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-21). NSW school cleaners say privatised model has failed. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-21). Nine women murdered already in 2024: Real solutions needed to stop gendered violence. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-21). 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.
(2024-02-21). 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?>
(2024-02-21). Wednesday 2/21: Genocide Joe Out of San Francisco! indybay.org Alta Plaza Park | Jackson St. & Steiner St. | San Francisco, CA…
(2024-02-21). Tuesday 2/20: Outraged about Gaza? 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/…
(2024-02-21). Tuesday 2/27: Webinar: Update on Gaza: Health and Human Rights Consequences. indybay.org
(2024-02-21). Saturday 2/24: Community Screening of Israelism. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center West, 2414 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2024-02-21). 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.
(2024-02-21). 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…
(2024-02-21). 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…
(2024-02-21). Biden Leaves East Palestine Without Healthcare; Migrants Struggle at the Texas-Mexico Bord. indybay.org Pacifica's Capitalism, Race & Democracy covers Biden Leaves East Palestine Without Healthcare; Migrants Struggle at the Texas-Mexico Border; Rashida Tlaib Revives Discredited Allegations against Syria's Assad…
(2024-02-21). 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…
(2024-02-21). La comunidad autoorganizada. Notas para un manifiesto comunero. indybay.org "La comunidad autoorganizada. Notas para un manifiesto comunero" | Por Miguel Mazzeo | Argentina, febrero 2024…
(2024-02-21). Wednesday 2/21: It's all about real estate: election analysis. indybay.org Meet by ZOOM: | us05web.zoom.us/j/87489787665?pwd=0bPQ5L……
(2024-02-21). Monday 2/19: Day of Remembrance Call to Action for a Free Palestine. indybay.org Japan Center Mall: West Entrance | San Francisco, CA…
(2024-02-21). 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…
(2024-02-21). Thursday 2/22: Telephone Town Hall with Rep. Anna Eshoo. indybay.org
(2024-02-21). Wednesday 2/21: Webinar: Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-02-21). 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.
(2024-02-21). Thursday 2/22: Los Altos: Flood the Fundraiser! indybay.org Car Caravan meetup at Stanford Shopping Center, Nordstrom Lot | 550 Stanford Shopping Center | Palo Alto, CA…
(2024-02-21). 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.
(2024-02-21). Updated: "Banned books or banned author recommendations" indybay.org "Updated: Banned books or banned author recommendations"
(2024-02-21). Thursday 2/22: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineThursday…
(2024-02-21). Monday 2/26: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace. indybay.org
(2024-02-21). 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)…
(2024-02-21). Ecogenocidio: la extinción por goteo. indybay.org
(2024-02-21). 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.
(2024-02-21). 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.
(2024-02-21). Israel hindering rescue missions to Gaza's Nasser hospital: WHO. presstv.ir The WHO says the destruction around the hospital was "indescribable."
(2024-02-21). ICJ hearing: Israel 'apartheid' against Palestinians worse than in South Africa. presstv.ir The South African ambassador to the Netherlands has said that Israel's "apartheid" against Palestinians is worse than the one that was perpetrated in his country.
(2024-02-21). San Francisco protesters stage pro-Palestine rally, demanding ceasefire. presstv.ir Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators took part in a protest march in the US city of San Francisco, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-02-21). US casts third veto of UN resolution for Gaza ceasefire since start of war. presstv.ir Washington has already supplied the Israeli regime with more than 10,000 tons of military equipment.
(2024-02-21). US veto serves Israel's Nazi agenda, Hamas says after Washington blocks ceasefire. presstv.ir Hamas strongly condemns the US's recent vetoing of a draft resolution aimed at bringing about a ceasefire in Gaza, which is enduring a genocidal Israeli war.
(2024-02-21). 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.
(2024-02-21). UN warns of 'explosion' in Gaza child deaths amid combination of disease, hunger. presstv.ir The UN warns that acute malnutrition and the spread of diseases could spark an "explosion" in preventable child deaths in Gaza.
(2024-02-21). Destruction, Gazans bury loved ones in Nuseirat refugee camp. presstv.ir Gazans in the refugee camp of Nuseirat inspect the damage and bury their dead after a strike.
(2024-02-21). Hamas urges international probe into crimes of Israel against Palestinian women. presstv.ir The Gaza-based resistance movement outlined incidents of rights abuse of the Palestinians at the hands of Israeli troops.
(2024-02-21). 'Over 700,000 people could die from hunger in north Gaza'. presstv.ir Gaza authorities have warned that over 700,000 people could die from hunger in north of the enclave as the Israeli blockade persists.
(2024-02-21). 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.
(2024-02-21). Press TV exclusive: Palestinian official says resistance inflicted 'heavy losses' on Israel. presstv.ir The resistance front has inflicted "heavy losses" on Israel despite limited military equipment, a member of The Palestinian Islamic Jihad resistance movement tells Press TV.
(2024-02-21). Israel has put regional security at serious risk: Iran's FM. presstv.ir The Iranian minister expressed hope that a recent stance adopted by the African Union to condemn Israel would be replicated at other regional and international arenas.
(2024-02-21). Yemen targets 'several' US warships with drones. presstv.ir Yemen has conducted operations of that type recently in a solid display of support for the besieged Palestinian territory.
(2024-02-21). China slams NATO over 'hyping' death of Russian opposition figure. presstv.ir China criticizes US-led NATO countries for hyping up the death of the Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, asking them to "stop their tricks", and interference in the internal matters of other countries.
(2024-02-21). Iran among top 5 countries in nuclear industry: Atomic chief. presstv.ir The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country ranks among the top five in the nuclear industry.
(2024-02-21). 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.
(2024-02-21). 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.
(2024-02-21). 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…
(2024-02-21). Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Madrid. presstv.ir Around 3,000 people attended the demonstration, according to the government delegation.
(2024-02-21). 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.
(2024-02-21). Instagram faces protest over blocking of pages associated with Leader's website. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei's website protests Instagram's blocking of pages associated with the website on the social media platform.
(2024-02-21). New kamikaze, combat drones join IRGC's UAV fleet. presstv.ir Iran's IRGC Ground Force takes delivery of sophisticated homegrown Shahed-131 kamikaze and Ababil-5 combat drones amid efforts to bolster its surveillance capabilities and counter potential threats.
(2024-02-20). Permanent Cease Fire Now! #StopArmingIsrael Wednesday, Feb 21, Noon — 1pm, One Gateway, Newark NJ & 2 Riverside Dr Camden (Booker's 2 Offices). fightbackbetter.com 
@PaxChristiNJ: @Senbooker has made several statements about upholding human rights and protecting innocent lives in Gaza, but these statements have…
(2024-02-20). Permanent Cease Fire Now! #StopArmingIsrael Wednesday, Feb 21, Noon — 1pm, One Gateway, Newark NJ (Booker's Office). fightbackbetter.com @PaxChristiNJ: @Senbooker has made several statements about upholding human rights and protecting innocent lives in Gaza, but these statements have…
(2024-02-20). Daily Horoscope, February 21, 2024: Discover What the Stars Hold for You. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA As we step into the realm of February 21, 2024, the celestial bodies align to unveil another chapter of our destinies. Whether you're seeking guidance, affirmation, or simply a glimpse into the cosmic energies at play, let's delve into the horoscope for today and unlock the mysteries that await each zodiac sign. Horoscope Today, February 21, 2024: Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): : | Today, Aries, you may find yourself driven by a newfound sense of purpose. Harness this energy to pursue your goals with vigor and determination. Trust your instincts, but also…
(2024-02-20). Demand Permanent Cease Fire Resolution by Newark City Council, Wed. Feb 21, Newark City Hall. fightbackbetter.com 
Join us Wednesday for a rally on the steps of City Hall. As Newark City Council calls for "world peace"—…