(2024-02-22). PDF of February 22 print issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF. As Israel attacks Rafah Protests demand — Stop racist genocide Editorial: ICJ's second ruling of 'plausible' genocide Israel attacks Iran‚ÄÉ Kiev crumbling Argentina's general strike Black History means struggle Palestinian hero salutes Black Panthers From Reconstruction to Malcolm X Stop attacks on migrants! Philly's Chinatown rejects arena . . . |
dawn.com (2024-02-22). Shameful vetoTHE US has scored a hat-trick by vetoing, for the third time, a resolution in the UN Security Council calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. As Israel's campaign of genocidal violence in the forsaken Strip refuses to abate, even some of Tel Aviv's staunch European supporters have joined the global demand for a cessation of hostilities. But one country's 'iron-clad' support for Israel remains, as the US is determined to back the Zionist state regardless of the number of innocent people it has slaughtered in Gaza.
(2024-02-22). What is the significance of ICJ case on Israeli occupation. newarab.com 
english.almanar.com.lb (2024-02-22). Massacres in Gaza Continue: Dozens of Martyrs in Israeli Attack on Civilians Collecting Aids
The war on Gaza continues to escalate as the Israeli occupation forces launch air strikes and artillery shelling, resulting in the deaths of 19 citizens and numerous injuries. | | An Israeli bombardment at civilians waiting to collect aids in Al-Rasheed area in west of Gaza city, killing or injuring dozens of them. | | Journalist Ihab Nasrallah and his family were among the victims of the Israeli bombings, adding to the growing number of casualties in the region.
palestinechronicle.com (2024-02-22). 'No Food, No Water. Shame on the World!' – Gaza's Children Decry Aid ScarcityThis is due to Israel's denial of aid trucks as well as recent news that the UN World Food Programme (WFP) is suspending food aid to the north. "We die from hunger, we have nothing to eat, we are forced to eat animal food," Ayat Ashour, aged 10 …
(2024-02-22). US kills 4th UN call for peace in Gaza, helping Israel violate Hague's genocide ruling. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
The US used its veto power to block a fourth UN Security Council resolution that called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. The Biden administration keeps sending weapons to Israel, helping it violate an ICJ ruling that says Netanyahu must respect the Genocide Convention and stop killing Palestinians.
(2024-02-22). US urges ICJ not to order Israel out of Palestinian lands. newarab.com 
The United States told the UN's top court on Wednesday that The International Court of Justice is holding a week of hearings after a request from the United Nations, with an unprecedented 52 countries giving their views on Israel's illegal occupation. | Most speakers have demanded that Israel end its occupation, w…
(2024-02-22). UK MPs to vote on Gaza ceasefire as Rafah assault looms. newarab.com 
British MPs are set to vote on Wednesday night on a As both the UK government and the T…
(2024-02-22). Israel Intensifies Airstrikes in Rafah as Invasion Looms. news.antiwar.com Israel intensified airstrikes in Rafah on Wednesday as Israeli officials are threatening to invade the city, which is packed with an estimated 1.5 million Palestinians. Reuters reported that the Israeli bombardment in Rafah killed over a dozen members of the al-Noor family, including a one-and-a-half-year-old girl. At the site of the bombed house, Palestinians criticized …
(2024-02-22). Israel strikes Gaza's Rafah as truce talks under way. scmp.com Israel is currently preparing a military offensive on Rafah, in the very south of the Gaza Strip on the border with Egypt as it seeks to eliminate Hamas fighters.
(2024-02-22). Global protests called as Israel's March 10 deadline for Rafah massacre looms. liberationnews.org 
Gaza is facing famine, its hospitals are besieged, threats of ground invasion in Rafah loom near, and Israel continues its onslaught on the over 2 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-02-22). oPt: Voices from Gaza: Safa's perseverance through pregnancy and displacement. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN Women | "Living through the war is like living through a nightmare," said Safa Btah. | A 29-year-old mother of two, Btah was displaced from her home in Gaza City while six months pregnant with her third child. | "We were forced to flee our home, leaving behind everything we knew and loved", she said. Btah and her family first sought refuge in the southern city of Khan Younis, only to be met by further bombardments and sniper fire, forcing them to continue further south to Rafah. | "Every day felt like a battle for survival", she said through tears. "We had n…
(2024-02-22). What comes after Rafah. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-22). The Plight of Healthcare Workers in Gaza's Nasser Hospital: A Plea for Peace. medriva.com Dr. Hatim, along with 15 other doctors and nurses, is currently based at the Nasser Medical Complex in Southern Gaza. In the face of conflict and dire conditions, their priority remains to provide care for their patients. Their situation is desperate, and their plea for peace resounds with the hashtag #CeasefireNOW, highlighting the urgent need… Dr. Hatim, along with 15 other doctors and nurses,…
(2024-02-22). Are We Ready to Step Up to the NJ Genocide Weapons Profiteers to SHUT THEM DOWN? Update — Charges Dropped! fightbackbetter.com 
You might have missed this earlier post about a physical blockade at a genocide profiteering arms plant. See below —…
(2024-02-22). Free Palestine; Stop Cop City. popularresistance.org In South Dekalb County, Georgia, the South River forest forms a canopy so lush and life-giving that it is referred to as one of the "four lungs of Atlanta." This sprawl of green space was known as "Welaunee" by the native Muscogee people, who were forcibly displaced in the 1830's. Swaths of Welaunee Forest were settled and cleared to make way for a cotton plantation. | This history encapsulates the twinned imperatives of the American colonial project: the displacement and genocide of indigenous populations and the stolen labor of enslaved Africans. Today, the Welaunee forest is once again imperiled.
(2024-02-22). Popular Enforcement Of International Law From Vietnam To Gaza. popularresistance.org In a decision issued January 31, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California found that there is a credible case that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and that the US is supporting its actions.[1] It called on the Biden administration to "examine the results of their unflagging support of the military siege against the Palestinians in Gaza." While it said it had no authority to order the US to stop, it called on ordinary individuals to "confront the current siege in Gaza." This Commentary is offered as a starting point for thinking about the implications of this decision for all…
(2024-02-22). Teaneck School Board Slant in Support of Genocide Called Out at Feb 21 Meeting by Teaneck for Palestine. fightbackbetter.com 
The following Insta tile set describes the situation that Teaneck for Palestine eloquently brought to the floor of the school…
(2024-02-22). University of Michigan student government to investigate administration's shutdown of referendum on Gaza genocide. wsws.org On February 6, the U-M Central Student Government voted to investigate the university's halting of a student referendum on a resolution condemning Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-02-22). Ongoing Australian protests against Gaza genocide: "The capitalist ideology is really elitist and not empathetic at all" wsws.org "To be truly anti-colonial, to be truly pro-Palestine, to be truly for freedom for everyone, you have to be against the current world system of capitalism and exploitation."
(2024-02-22). "Vote Uncommitted": A Democratic, pseudo-left ruse to swindle opponents of genocide into voting for Biden in November. wsws.org In an attempt to bolster Biden's floundering re-election campaign, especially among Arab Americans and youth in Michigan who are outraged over his support for the genocide in Gaza, pseudo-left elements are calling for an "uncommitted" vote in the upcoming Michigan primary, while supporting Biden in the general election.
(2024-02-22). Israeli 'fired on UNRWA Gaza aid convoy', amid famine fears. newarab.com 
The Israeli military fired on a UN aid convoy held at an The 10-truck convoy which had been dispatched by the UN's Palestinian Refugee Agency (
(2024-02-22). Israel-Palestine Isn't 'Complicated', You Just Support Killing Palestinians. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Israeli media are now reporting that ten hostages were killed as a result of Israeli attacks on buildings where the IDF knew hostages were located.
(2024-02-22). G20 members call for halting Gaza war and a permanent ceasefire. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia and Turkey have emphasized their countries' stance towards the ongoing Israeli brutal aggression on Gaza, calling for halting the war and for a permanent ceasefire to be implemented immediately. In the words of Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the G20 nations must take immediate action to put an end to the catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, which poses a serious threat to both regional peace and prosperity and the stability of the world economy.During discussions at the G20 summit in Brazil, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan urged the international commu…
(2024-02-22). UK parliament Gaza ceasefire vote descends into chaos. newarab.com 
UK lawmakers called on Wednesday for a ceasefire in Israel's war on Gaza — but only after dozens walked out of the House of Commons in protest at how the vote was handled. | Lawmakers had been debating three separate resolutions related to Israel's war on Gaza. All were largely symbolic and not binding on the government. | But Parliament descended into chaos as legislators from the governing Conservatives and an opposition party accused Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle of upending parliamentary procedure. | The mayhem broke out during debate on a motion from the opposition Scottish National Party (SNP) urgi…
(2024-02-22). South Africa, Palestine, and the perils of Western mediation. newarab.com 
News of the Western politicians have largely been publicly supportive of Israel's 'right to self-defence' and maintained a consistent line in this regard — their refusal to call for a ceasefire is absurdly based on the notion that somehow the fighting will continue by Hamas. | Still, the extent of the devastation has reached the po…
(2024-02-22). Full list of MPs who have signed motion of no confidence in Lindsay Hoyle following Gaza ceasefire vote. leftfootforward.org SNP and Conservative MPs are angry with the speaker after how the Gaza ceasefire vote was handled…
(2024-02-22). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 138: US Vetoes Another Ceasefire Resolution. popularresistance.org The U.S. vetoed an Arab-backed resolution in the UN Security Council on Tuesday, which called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. | This is the fourth time Washington has used its power to block the Security Council from bringing an end to the Israeli war on Gaza since October. | The resolution was put to vote by Algeria despite the U.S. being expected to strike it down. | The U.S. ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, said that Washington was "concerned" the resolution would jeopardize efforts ushered by Egypt and Qatar to bring a deal to pause the fighting and exchange hostages b…
(2024-02-22). To Palestine With Love, Green Door Gallery Presenting, Feb 25, 1-3pm, Millburn NJ. fightbackbetter.com 
Have you received one of the awesome Palestine Solidarity buttons at our Ceasefire Sunday rallies? Come and learn how to make your own at…
(2024-02-22). States debate the scope of opinion the International Court of Justice should deliver. uwidata.com 
The public hearings in the International Court of Justice about Israel's practices and policies in the occupied Palestinian territories continued their third day. 52 states had requested to make additional oral statements in the case, that started with a UN General Assembly resolution on December 30, 2022. The Assembly asked the court for a non-binding …
(2024-02-22). UK High Court Finally Hears Assange's Request For An Appeal. popularresistance.org The United States government's prosecution of Julian Assange represents an attempt to punish Assange and WikiLeaks for exposing the criminality of the U.S. government on a "massive and unprecedented scale," lawyers for the WikiLeaks publisher told two senior judges at the British High Court of Justice. | Crimes exposed by the WikiLeaks publications that are central to this case include "torture," "[extraordinary] rendition," and "drone strikes" that killed scores of civilians. | Assange is seeking permission to appeal District Judge Vanessa Baraitser's extradition decision, which was issued in January 2021. Barri…
(2024-02-22). Gaza, Ukraine, TikTok: US double standards are eroding its global power. scmp.com From US support for Israel in Gaza to Biden's turnaround on using TikTok for his re-election campaign, America's breathtakingly transparent double standards are killing its credibility.
(2024-02-22). First photo of Amina, Palestinian girl with red eyes, after recovery. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – "Do you remember Amina?" social media activists posted a new photo of the Palestinian girl whose eyes turned red in an Israeli attack in Gaza.A video was captured of Amina Ghanem, 13, with her red eyes as she was suffering from burst blood vessels that affected both of her eyes.Amina's story caused a buzz online, however, a new photo of the Palestinian girl was shared as she appeared in good health and with eyes recovered after the treatment. Doha News reported two weeks ago that the 13th patch wounded Palestinians from Gaza were evacuated to Qatar, among the people was Amina Ghanem. The evacuations ar…
(2024-02-22). 'We should kill them all' — US Congressman's Shocking Comment on Gaza Children. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-22). oPt: Gaza : MSF condamne l'attaque israélienne contre un bâtiment abritant son personnel à Al-Mawasi qui a fait deux morts et six blessés. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: Médecins Sans Frontières | Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) condamne avec la plus grande fermeté l'attaque israélienne contre un bâtiment hébergeant ses employés sur Al-Mawasi, à Khan Younis, dans la bande de Gaza, qui a provoqué la mort de deux membres de la famille d'un employé de MSF. Six autres personnes ont été blessées dans l'attaque. | Tard dans la soirée du 20 février, les forces israéliennes ont mené une opération militaire à Al-Mawasi, ville cà¥tière de la bande de Gaza. Un char israélien a tiré sur une maison abritant des employés de MSF et leurs f…
(2024-02-22). Massacres in Gaza Continue: Dozens of Martyrs in Israeli Attack on Civilians Collecting Aids. english.almanar.com.lb The war on Gaza continues to escalate as the Israeli occupation forces launch air strikes and artillery shelling, resulting in the deaths of 19 citizens and numerous injuries. An Israeli bombardment at civilians waiting to collect aids in Al-Rasheed area in west of Gaza city, killing or injuring dozens of them. Journalist Ihab Nasrallah and …
(2024-02-22). Pandor calls on the G20 to help resolve global tensions. sanews.gov.za Pandor calls on the G20 to help resolve global tensions | International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has challenged G20 nations to address ongoing global tensions, which have been fueled by a variety of developments in recent years. | Pandor drew attention to a few pressing issues including the increasing debt load faced by poor and middle-income countries, inequality, and neglect in certain parts of the world like Palestine. | She highlighted the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the recent Israel-Gaza war, and related violations of international law and United Nations (UN) guidelines…
(2024-02-22). Israel tells soldiers to 'behave' amid mass Gaza looting. newarab.com 
The Israeli military has warned soldiers against Israeli military advocate general Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi
(2024-02-22). Gulf countries slam Washington stand. ecns.cn Both the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation countries have lamented the U.S. veto of the United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza, seeing it as defying growing international appeals for peace.
(2024-02-22). Did North Korea help Hezbollah build tunnels in Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A French Newspaper reported that Hezbollah has been developing underground tunnels in Lebanon since the 1980s, with the help of North Korea.Libération uncovered that North Korea had helped Hezbollah to build an underground defense system in anticipation of an Israeli invasion. According to the daily newspaper, the tunnels in Lebanon are way more developed than the ones created by Hamas in Gaza.The French newspaper further claimed that the North Korea-developed tunnels extend hundreds of kilometers long and have branches that are likely to reach Israel and possibly Syria.Libération reported that the Pal…
(2024-02-22). What did Malcolm X say about Palestine, Gaza and Zionism. newarab.com 
(2024-02-22). Only 800 Gaza wounded evacuated for treatment out of 70,000. newarab.com 
presstv.ir (2024-02-21). Over 700,000 people could starve to death in north Gaza as Israeli blockade persists, Gaza authorities warn
Authorities of the war-torn Gaza Strip have warned that as many as 700,000 people could starve to death north of the Palestinian territory as Israel severely restricts humanitarian aid to the densely populated territory. | | It also called on Russia, China, and Turkey, as well as Arab and Muslim nations and "all countries of the free world" to intervene and apply pressure in a bid to put an end to the "genocide and famine" in the Gaza Strip.
cnn.com (2024-02-21). Exclusive: Israeli forces fired on food convoy in Gaza, UN documents and satellite analysis revealsIsraeli forces fired on a United Nations convoy carrying vital food supplies in central Gaza on February 5, before ultimately blocking the trucks from progressing to the northern part of the territory, where Palestinians are on the verge of famine, according to documents shared exclusively by the UN and CNN's own analysis.
jurist.org (2024-02-21). US vetoes UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire resolution
The US vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution put forth by Algeria calling for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas War on Tuesday. Although the resolution garnered a 13-1 vote, with the UK abstaining, it failed to pass as the US is a permanent member of the Security Council with veto power.
(2024-02-22). From Gaza to Yemen, starvation cannot be a weapon of war. newarab.com 
(2024-02-22). Study finds Israel's war against Gaza could lead to nearly 86,000 additional deaths. muslimmirror.com WASHINGTON : Nearly 86,000 more people could die if Israel's ongoing war against the besieged Gaza Strip further escalates, a joint US-UK study indicates. The Crisis in Gaza: Scenario-Based Health Impact Projections is a joint project from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Johns Hopkins University's Center for Humanitarian Health. The study, …
(2024-02-22). Hamas slams WFP 'dangerous' suspension of Gaza aid. newarab.com 
(2024-02-22). Israeli Gov't Already Planning To Put Settlers In Gaza. youtu.be
(2024-02-22). Smotrich says hostages 'not most important' in Gaza war aims. newarab.com 
(2024-02-22). Hezbollah Fighters Launch More Attacks on IOF Sites near Lebanon Border. 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 …
(2024-02-22). Barbaric Jewish Zionist's Gaza Bombardment; Warning to World's Future. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-22). Lula, Blinken meet amid Israel 'Gaza Holocaust' row. newarab.com 
Blinken said it had been a "very, very good meeting," in brief comments to journalists as he left the sit-down with veteran leftist Lula a…
(2024-02-22). Gaza becomes "death zone" as UN suspends humanitarian aid to hundreds of thousands in north. wsws.org The hundreds of thousands still languishing in Gaza City and the surrounding areas have barely received any aid for months due to Israel's blockade. Reports have surfaced of families surviving on animal feed.
(2024-02-22). Hamas, US envoys in Cairo for talks despite Israel absence. newarab.com 
(2024-02-22). Israel to pump out more gas to sate growing Egypt demand. newarab.com 
Israel has increased production at the Tamar investment partners, which include Chevron, said millions would be invested in the Eastern Mediterranean gas field to boost production and export facilities. | The $24 million investment will be split into two parts, which include increasing production from 1 billion to 1.6 billion feet a day and developing facilities at the onshore Ashdod site, according to Reute…
(2024-02-22). Anonymous Sudan hack into Israeli mobile network. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Erem News reported that a hacking group under the name Anonymous Sudan has claimed successfully hacking into a major Israeli mobile services network.Metrics from Israel mobile operator 012 Smile/Partner Telecom indicate an interruption to the network, supporting user complaints of outages, according to NetBlocks.org.‚ö Confirmed: Metrics show a disruption to the network of
(2024-02-22). What's driving Israel's escalation in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2024-02-22). Israeli media: A guided missile or a suicide drone hit a building inside an Israeli military base in Kiryat Shmona. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-22). Israeli media: 1 Israeli was killed, 7 wounded in the shooting operation between Occupied Al-Quds and 'Ma'ale Adumim'. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-22). Israeli media: Severe damage inflicted on the house targeted by a guided missile inside Kfar Yuval settlement at the border with Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-22). Deconstructing H.R. 3202: The Israel Lobby's Persistent Role in Sanctioning Syria. mintpressnews.com 
Hekmat Aboukhater reveals the concealed agenda of the newly extended Caesar Act, exposing the Israel Lobby's influence and examining the broader impact of sanctions on Syria and the world.
(2024-02-22). Deadly Shooting Operation in Ma'ale Adumim, Al-Quds Leaves 1 Israeli Dead and Others Injured. english.almanar.com.lb 
One Israeli was killed and eight others were injured in a shooting operation in Ma'ale Adumim, according to Magen David Adom (the Red Star of David). The incident occurred when Palestinians exited a car and opened fire on vehicles stuck in a traffic jam in the area. Scenes from the location of the operation …
(2024-02-22). Israel's 7 October failures mount amid Netanyahu criticisms. newarab.com 
Pressure is mounting on Israeli Prime Minister Udi Levy, former head of economic warfare in Israel's
(2024-02-22). Israeli raid in West Bank city of Jenin kills 3. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed three Palestinians during an overnight raid in the northern The Palestinian health ministry confirmed at least one death in the Israeli attack, the latest in a months-long intensified military crackdown and raids across the occupied West Bank since 7 October. | Palestinian news agency Wafa
thenationalnews.com (2024-02-21). Fear of famine worsens in Gaza after World Food Programme aid pauseThe initial plan was to send 10 lorries of food every day for a week, the WFP said in a statement. But the first convoy, which was headed towards Gaza city on Sunday, had to "fend off" starving Gazans who attempted to climb aboard the lorries.
(2024-02-22). No Other Land—A courageous statement against Israel's crimes and their defenders. wsws.org The documentary is a courageous and unsparing indictment of the German, American and other Western governments.
(2024-02-22). After Two Years of War in Ukraine, It's Time for Peace. The U.S. Sabotage of Peace Talks. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-22). US conducts new airstrikes targeting Yemen's Hodeidah. muslimmirror.com Sanaa : US warplanes launched five airstrikes targeting Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, media reported. The strikes hit in the area of Ras Issa in the district of al-Salif, northwest of the city, said the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV report on Wednesday, adding that there were no casualties. Hodeidah's residents said there were huge …
(2024-02-22). President meets with US Congressional delegation. sanews.gov.za President meets with US Congressional delegation | President Cyril Ramaphosa and a delegation from the United States Congress have deliberated on the significance of the bilateral relationship between South Africa and the United States. | On Wednesday, the President received a visit from a bipartisan congressional delegation from the United States of America in Tuynhuys, Cape Town. The delegation is visiting South Africa at the invitation of the Aspen Institute. | "Our relationship is characterised by mutual respect and a willingness to engage in constructive dialogue even on issues where we may differ," Presiden…
(2024-02-22). Challenges can be overcome by working together – Enoch Godongwana. sanews.gov.za Challenges can be overcome by working together – Enoch Godongwana | Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has called on South Africans — both citizens and private business — to work together with government to resolve the challenges the country faces. | The Minister was speaking during a post-Budget Speech discussion held in Cape Town on Thursday morning. | In his Budget Speech on Wednesday, Godongwana highlighted electricity and logistics challenges as two of the key issues facing the economy. | "We need to work together to address these challenges. For instance, there are a number of business people…
(2024-02-22). SARS committed to supporting fiscal consolidation. sanews.gov.za SARS committed to supporting fiscal consolidation | South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has reaffirmed the organisation's commitment to supporting Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's strategy for fiscal consolidation over the medium term. | "A well-functioning tax administration within a growing economy is the most sustainable path towards improving the country's fiscal integrity," Kieswetter said in a statement on Wednesday. | This comes after the Minister delivered his final Budget Speech of the 6th administration of South Africa's democracy. This year also marks 30 years since…
(2024-02-22). South Africa chooses date for the general election. tvbrics.com 
The head of the party that will win will become the new president of the country…
(2024-02-22). US drone downed off Yemen coast by apparent Houthi missile. newarab.com 
An American It is the second time an MQ-9 – which can be used for both surveillance and strikes – was lost near Yemen in recent months, with US officials confirming last ye…
(2024-02-22). Joe Biden calls Vladimir Putin a 'crazy SOB'. scmp.com Biden also took aim at former US president Donald Trump for likening himself to recently deceased Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
(2024-02-22). Frozen Embryos Are Children? Reproductive Care in Peril After Alabama Supreme Court Ruling. democracynow.org 
The Alabama Supreme Court has sent shockwaves through the world of reproductive healthcare, relying on anti-abortion language inserted into the state Constitution in 2018 about "rights of the unborn child" to rule that frozen embryos are children. Now Alabama's largest hospital has paused in vitro fertilization treatments as it studies the impact of the ruling, which could set a template for other states to restrict IVF and other medical care. "It was just very shocking," says Angela Granger, an IVF patient who previously received treatment in Alabama and who had been considering ret…
(2024-02-22). African Union bans the export of donkey skins for traditional Chinese medicine. pressenza.com The African Union has decreed a ban for at least 15 years on the trade in donkey skins, the raw material for ejiao, a coveted jelly that traditional Chinese medicine considers an anti-ageing invigorator. The decision, taken in Addis Ababa during the 37th session of the AU Assembly, was proposed by the Technical Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment. Also weighing on the ban was the Donkeys in Africa Now and in the Future report, promoted by the Brooke Hospital organisation, which in November 2022 in Tanzania had coordinated the Pan-African Conference on Donkeys, which resulted in the…
(2024-02-22). S. Korean hospitals under strain as doctors' strike widens. ecns.cn More trainee doctors in South Korea have joined protests against a government plan to increase medical student enrollment, as authorities warned protesters of the consequences and adverse impact on the healthcare system.
(2024-02-22). Experts See Broad Prospects for China-Brazil Aerospace Cooperation. infobrics.org China and Brazil plan to jointly develop new Earth-resource satellites and continue to promote the construction of the BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation, showing broad prospects for aerospace cooperation between the two countries…
(2024-02-22). International Book Fair in Cuba to be attended by representatives of 54 countries. tvbrics.com 
The festival includes conferences, seminars, film screenings and concerts…
(2024-02-22). The BRICS New Development Bank & Sub-Imperialism: Working within, not against, global financial power. cadtm.org
(2024-02-22). NATO allegedly planning provocation against Belarus. infobrics.org Poland might be preparing a false flag operation near Belarus border.
(2024-02-22). First Iran-India Joint Working Group Meeting on Agriculture Held in Delhi. infobrics.org During the meeting, the officials of the ministries of agriculture of both countries emphasised increasing cooperation in the field…
(2024-02-22). UK Navy's disastrous state takes turn for worse, eroding London's strategic capabilities. infobrics.org The UK relies solely on submarines and missiles for its strategic capabilities. Had "Trident II" damaged the HMS Vanguard, it would've taken one-quarter or 25% of London's strategic arsenal out of service, as the UK has only four such vessels, each armed with up to 16 SLBMs.
(2024-02-22). US Ambassador frustrated with Hungary for building security ties with China. infobrics.org China offers support to Hungary on security issues in an unprecedented move.
(2024-02-22). India-China Bilateral Trade Hits Record. infobrics.org Transactions between the two Asian countries are growing despite diplomatic friction…
(2024-02-22). Minister urges TEPCO to ensure nuclear safety measures. ecns.cn Japan's industry minister said on Wednesday a recent radioactive water leak at the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant earlier this month has caused anxiety in Japan and abroad and will hinder the completion of the decommissioning of the plant.
(2024-02-22). Iran invites IAEA chief to attend conference in May. newarab.com 
Iran's nuclear chief said Wednesday that Tehran has invited the head of the The UN agency, based in Vienna, has been struggling since 2021 to carry out controls on
(2024-02-22). Britain's failed submarine launch of a nuclear missile set against its proxy war with Russia. gilbertdoctorow.com In my latest interview on India's premier English language global broadcaster, WION, we discussed the degradation of the British navy as revealed by the official announcement of a test submarine missile launch carried out off the Florida coast in January. The first stage of their Trident missile failed to ignite and it fell back into …
(2024-02-22). UK's Trident nuclear-deterrent missile system fails 2nd test in a row. scmp.com A missile crashed into the sea near the submarine that launched it, an embarrassing outcome for a country that once boasted world's most powerful naval force.
(2024-02-22). U.S-NATO war on Russia in Ukraine ends second year. workers.org 
Munich, Germany, Feb. 17, 2024. Antiwar forces protest NATO forces at warmongering Security Conference, where a focus was NATO support for the Kiev regime's war with Russia. Sign in foreground reads: 'Make war on war; For peace and socialism.' On Feb. 16, the Kiev regime withdrew Ukraine's army from the . . . |
(2024-02-22). Defense minister: NATO may deploy strike groups near Belarus under the guise of exercises. eng.belta.by "We see their active movement. The commander-in-chief's task is to stay alert. After all, under the guise of exercises, strike groups can be deployed. This is the most important task for us – to see whether these groups are deployed or not," Viktor Khrenin said.
(2024-02-22). Ukrainian forces withdraw from Avdeevka. wsws.org The military setback is set to further deepen the political crisis of the NATO-backed Zelensky government.
(2024-02-22). Immigrants Are Not Hurting US-Born Workers. popularresistance.org The immigrant share of the labor force reached a record high of 18.6% in 2023, according to our analysis of Current Population Survey (CPS) data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.1 Anti-immigration advocates have been out in full force, using this as a talking point for deeply misguided commentary and analysis that roughly translates to "immigrants are taking all our jobs." | The reality is that the economy does not have a fixed number of jobs, and what we see today is a growing economy that is adding jobs for both immigrants and U.S.-born workers. Here are six key facts that show immigrants are not hurting the…
(2024-02-22). Violence escalates in eastern DR Congo. reliefweb.int Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo | Source: Malteser International | Cologne/Ariwara. Following the recent attacks by the militant group M23 on the town of Sake, 25 kilometres from the provincial capital of Goma, the situation for refugees in the region is worsening. In addition, refugee camps have also been attacked in recent days and people can no longer feel safe there either. More than 500,000 displaced people are already living in Goma because they are seeking protection there. In the past few days alone, around 135,000 people have arrived. Many of them are children. | "Thankfully, our projects in…
(2024-02-22). Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine commemorates its 55th anniversary. workers.org 
The following statement was issued by the Political Bureau of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine and published on Resistance News Network. On the 55th anniversary of the launch of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, February 22 marks a new dawn in the . . . |
(2024-02-22). Stop Philadelphia mayor's new war on drugs. workers.org 
As was predicted when Mayor Cherelle Parker was elected, her "War on Drugs" has touched and ravaged the Kensington section of Philadelphia again. Parker's rhetoric, and that of her allies in the so-called "Kensington Caucus" — City Council members Quetcy Lozada, Mark Squilla, Mike Driscoll and Jim Harrity — led . . . |
(2024-02-22). WWP's salutation to the DFLP's 55th anniversary founding. workers.org 
Feb. 22, 2024 Dear comrades of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine: We salute the Democratic Front on the 55th anniversary of its founding. Your commemoration occurs in the midst of a historic battle. The sacrifices have been great, but one thing is certain: Imperialism and its local . . . |
(2024-02-22). Sixteen Months On Strike At The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. popularresistance.org Bob Batz, Jr., thought it would end quickly. | "It's kind of cute now, that we thought getting into last December [2022] and January was a long time," Batz said. "Little did we know. [We said] 'Oh, it's Christmas and we're still on strike. We can't believe it.'" | Batz is one of 31 Newspaper Guild workers striking the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, owned by the family company Block Communications, Inc. | Journalists at…
(2024-02-22). Successive governments have used Sri Lanka's Essential Public Services Act multiple times to ban strikes. wsws.org While Sri Lankan workers have defied government bans, the trade unions have not demanded or campaigned for the repeal of these repressive laws.
(2024-02-22). The Sham "The Economy Is Awful" Story. cepr.net 
The media are pushing the economy is terrible story pretty much 24-7. They refuse to let the strong labor market and rapid real wage growth get in their way. They seem to want everyone to think things are really bad, in spite of a 24-month stretch of below 4.0 percent unemployment and a sharp reduction …
(2024-02-22). Cash-in-transit suspects sentenced to life in prison. sanews.gov.za Cash-in-transit suspects sentenced to life in prison | The Eastern Cape Hawks Head, Major General Mboiki Obed Ngwenya, has commended the collaborative efforts of the investigation team and the National Prosecuting Authority in securing life sentences and 216 years for Lwando Ntiayantia (36) and Nkosekhaya Lloyd (38). | The two were arrested for robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder and unlawful possession of ammunition. | The Makhanda High Court sentenced Ntiyantiya and Lloyd on 19 February 2024 for charges including four counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, three counts of attempted…
(2024-02-22). Australia: Paramedics threaten industrial action over Victorian Labor government wage cuts. wsws.org As well as opposing what amounts to a massive wage cut in relation to the soaring cost of living, paramedics are seeking improvements to the dire conditions they confront as a result of the broader crisis across public health.
(2024-02-22). Labour have now led the Tories in the polls for 703 days. leftfootforward.org The Tories' dire poll ratings have have not abated, with Labour consistently leading by 15-20 points. Labour's lead is far from a flash in the pan, with Keir Starmer's party having led the Tories in the polls for almost two full years. | Every opinion poll in conducted in the last 703 days has found that more people intend to vote Labour at the next election than intend to vote for the Tories. The last poll where Labour didn't lead the Tories was conducted between 17—21 March. Then, Labour and the Tories were tied. | The last time the Tories led Labour in a poll was 6 December 2021. That means that it's…
(2024-02-22). Two killed in Iraq strike blamed on Turkey. newarab.com 
Two people were killed Tuesday in a Turkey frequently carries out ground and air offensives on positions of the
(2024-02-22). Dangerous Crossroads, Escalation? Will Kiev Regime Receive Enhanced US ATACMS Missiles to Strike Targets 'Beyond Crimea'? globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-22). The Art of Care: A Tribute to Dereham Workhouse Nurses. medriva.com A Glimpse into the History of Dereham Workhouse Nurses The history of healthcare in the UK is rich and complex, and it's impossible to tell the full story without acknowledging the role of workhouse nurses. A new art exhibition is set to highlight the experiences of these unsung heroes. Based in Dereham, Norfolk, the exhibition… A Glimpse into the History of Dereham Workhouse Nurses: | The history of healthcare in the UK is rich a…
(2024-02-22). Australian medical professionals who were cancelled haven't given up; they're still fighting for medical freedom. expose-news.com During an Australian Senate hearing on the terms of reference for a Royal Commission into covid, a doctor described healthcare practitioners around Australia being suspended and silenced for questioning the "pandemic" response …
(2024-02-22). Day One: Assange Timeline Exposes US Motives. popularresistance.org On Day One of Julian Assange's attempt to appeal Britain's order to extradite him to the United States, his lawyers laid out a timeline that exposed U.S. motives to destroy the journalist who revealed their high-level state crimes. | Before two High Court judges in the cramped, wood-paneled Courtroom 5 at the Royal Courts of Justice, Assange's lawyers argued on Tuesday that two judges had seriously erred in the case on a number of grounds necessitating an appeal of the home secretary's decision to extradite Assange to the United States. | High to the left of the court, next to oak shelves with neat rows of law bo…
(2024-02-22). China Steps Up Patrols Near Taiwanese-Controlled Kinmen Islands. news.antiwar.com The Chinese Coast Guard is stepping up patrols near the Taiwanese-controlled Kinmen Islands following an incident involving Taiwan's Coast Guard that ended with two Chinese fishermen drowning. The Kinmen Islands are controlled by Taiwan but are located just off the coast of mainland China, only about 3 miles away from the Chinese city of Xiamen. …
(2024-02-22). Assange Timeline Exposes US Motives. orinocotribune.com 
By Joe Lauria — Feb 20, 2024 | Julian Assange's lawyers on Tuesday argued before the High Court about why the imprisoned publisher must be allowed to appeal against his extradition order, reports Joe Lauria. | On Day One of Julian Assange's attempt to appeal Britain's order to extradite him to the United States, his lawyers laid out a timeline that exposed U.S. motives to destroy the journalist who revealed their high-level state crimes. | Before two High Court judges in the cramped, wood-paneled Courtroom 5 at the Royal Courts of Justice, Assange's lawyers argued on Tuesday that two judges had seriously err…
(2024-02-22). Phony Fani Willis, misguided support, and the Atlanta Plantation. mronline.org 
Public reaction to the Fani Willis soap opera is an example of how cynical Black misleadership creates confusion among the masses.
(2024-02-22). US obfuscates and misrepresents on second day of Assange hearings. peoplesdispatch.org On the second day of hearings in the Julian Assange case, US government lawyers repeated debunked theories and attempted to circumvent grave rights concerns raised by the defense…
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(2024-02-22). Thousands March For Missing And Murdered Indigenous People. popularresistance.org On Valentine's Day, actions were staged throughout several Minnesota cities and Indian reservations to memorialize Indigenous people who are missing, or have been murdered. Minneapolis, Duluth, Bemidji, Fargo-Moorhead, Mahnomen on the White Earth Indian Reservation and the Red Lake Indian Reservation all organized events including opportunities for family members to speak of their lost loved ones and the community to show support. | Nearly 300 braved the cold weather in Bemidji on Wednesday, also recognized as the Day of Remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives, to hear organizers and family memb…
(2024-02-22). World Health Organization Endorses Global Health And Peace Initiative. popularresistance.org The World Health Organization (WHO) has always included in its mandate the imperative to connect health and peace, as stated in the preamble to its Constitution. This commitment has been demonstrated through previous international interventions it has championed, such as the 'Health as a Bridge for Peace' concept in the 1990s and 2000s. Building upon this historical foundation, the Global Health and Peace Initiative (GHPI) was launched in 2019 with the support of Switzerland and Oman. The initiative aims to reinforce WHO's mandate in this critical area. | The GHPI aims to integrate the health sector into peace-bu…
(2024-02-22). How Fake 'Heavenly Hundred' Was Used To Legitimize Bloodbath. popularresistance.org The so-called "Heavenly Hundred" are individuals allegedly killed by law enforcement officers during the 2013-14 Euromaidan anti-government protests. More recent data shows that among the Heavenly Hundred were people who had nothing to do with snipers — or even the protests, who died, for example, of pneumonia, heart attack, or even allergy-related complications. | Euromaidan, the wave of demonstrations and civil unrest in Ukraine, began on November 21, 2013 on Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square) in Kiev over President Viktor Yanukovych's decision to prioritize accords with Russia and the Eurasian Ec…
(2024-02-22). SHARP Wave 2: Mykolaiv Oblast Profile (Ukraine 2023). reliefweb.int 
Country: Ukraine | Source: Centre for Sustainable Peace and Democratic Development | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | Mykolaiv oblast mirrors the overall national trend in terms of the most trusted institutions; it demonstrates high confidence in the Ukrainian army, the State Emergency Service and the President. They are followed by the NGOs and local authorities. Interestingly, trust towards the oblast state/military administration is 15% higher than the national average and the highest across Ukraine. In line with the nationwide data, the least trusted institutions are the courts, the Parliamen…
(2024-02-22). Macron Prioritizes Military Aid to Ukraine Despite France's Deep-seated Economic Crisis. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-22). Buried trial verdict confirms false-flag Maidan massacre in Ukraine. mronline.org 
Ukrainian-Canadian political scientist and professor Ivan Katchanovski on the hidden origins of the Russia-Ukraine war.
(2024-02-22). Atrocity Alert No. 383: Ukraine, Haiti and Ethiopia. reliefweb.int Countries: Ethiopia, Haiti, Ukraine | Source: Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect | Atrocity Alert is a weekly publication by the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect highlighting situations where populations are at risk of, or are enduring, mass atrocity crimes. | ATROCITIES ONGOING IN UKRAINE AS PROTRACTED WAR ENTERS ITS THIRD YEAR | This Saturday, 24 February, marks the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of
(2024-02-22). Minister: Over 100,000 Ukrainian troops on border with Belarus. eng.belta.by "As of today this group numbers about 112,000-114,000 troops. Of these, about 17,000 are border guards," Viktor Khrenin said.
(2024-02-22). Ukraine-Russia war grinds into third year – a visual explainer. scmp.com A visual guide to modern trench warfare, long-range weapons and the bloody stalemate between Ukraine and Russia.
(2024-02-22). A Word Like Peace Is Faster Than the Bullet of War. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-22). Russia getting 'hundreds of missiles' from Iran as Ukraine war enters third year. scmp.com Iran's provision of around 400 missiles is seen as deepening the military cooperation between the two US-sanctioned countries.
(2024-02-22). SHARP Wave 2: Odesa Oblast Profile (Ukraine 2023). reliefweb.int 
Country: Ukraine | Source: Centre for Sustainable Peace and Democratic Development | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | Similar to the nationwide picture, the four most trusted institutions for respondents in Odesa oblast are the Ukrainian army, the State Emergency Service, the NGOs and the President. Moreover, like the entire country, the oblast demonstrates lower overall confidence in central authorities and higher overall confidence in local authorities. The figures for specific institutions are somewhat similar as well, with most pronounced differences observed in levels of trust in administrat…
(2024-02-22). SHARP Wave 2: Kyiv Oblast Profile (Ukraine 2023). reliefweb.int 
Country: Ukraine | Source: Centre for Sustainable Peace and Democratic Development | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | Kyiv oblast follows the overall national trend on the trust indicators; it demonstrates high confidence in the Ukrainian army, the State Emergency Service, the NGOs and the President. It also demonstrates lower overall confidence in central authorities and higher overall confidence in local authorities. The figures for specific institutions are similar as well. Furthermore, the level of perceived local corruption is slightly higher in the oblast, particularly with respect to items…
(2024-02-22). Belarus' MFA pledges tough retaliation against Vilnius' unfriendly border policies. eng.belta.by Lithuania's decision to close two more border checkpoints Kotlovka – Lavorishki and Privalka – Raigardas on 1 March 2024 and to restrict passenger traffic is an absolutely politically motivated step, prompted, among other things, by the election campaign considerations, reads a commentary by the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs over Lithuania's plans to close two border checkpoints.
(2024-02-22). Over 1,000 people take Grodno university's test in Belarusian language on Mother Language Day. eng.belta.by The event involved all faculties and colleges of the Grodno university and also Belarusians outside the country, foreign universities that are partners of the Grodno university, and more than ten diplomatic missions of Belarus.
(2024-02-22). New York Philharmonic completes 12-year cycle of Chinese New Year concerts. ecns.cn The New York Philharmonic hosted its annual Lunar New Year concert and gala, celebrating the Year of the Dragon and the completion of a full 12-year cycle since the tradition was first introduced by the orchestra in 2012.
(2024-02-22). Oil painting-like scenery of cherry blossoms in Fujian. ecns.cn Cherry blossoms are in full bloom, creating an oil painting-like landscape in Longyan, eat China's Fujian Province, Feb. 20, 2024.
(2024-02-22). Patrick Lawrence: Guilt and Responsibility. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-22). Big LPR cut lifts hopes of homebuyers>. ecns.cn The 25-basis-point cut to over-five-year loan prime rate to 3.95 percent on Tuesday is good news for mortgages, and will help commercial banks to lower interest rates on first-home loans and guide more capital to private and small enterprises…
(2024-02-22). Unraveling the Mystery of Long COVID: Swiss Scientists Discover Key Biomarkers. medriva.com In a breakthrough study, Swiss scientists have identified immune system abnormalities in patients suffering from long COVID, a condition characterized by a range of symptoms that continue for weeks or even months after the acute phase of the COVID-19 infection has resolved. The findings, which center around the dysfunction of complement system proteins, open up… In a breakthrough…
(2024-02-22). Part 1] Questions & answers on China as a major creditor power by Éric Toussaint. cadtm.org
(2024-02-22). China prepares to launch relay satellite for moon mission in Hainan. ecns.cn A Long March 8 Y-3 carrier rocket was shipped to Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province on Thursday, according to the China National Space Administration.
(2024-02-22). Chinese scientists find diffusion-induced lithium isotopic heterogeneity in an oceanized mantle lithosphere in Xizang. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have diffusion-induced lithium isotopic heterogeneity in olivines from peridotites of an oceanized mantle lithosphere the Tibetan Yunzhug ophiolite (central Xizang).
(2024-02-22). Shanghai scientists achieve breakthrough in calcium battery technology. ecns.cn Shanghai scientists have developed a rechargeable calcium-based battery, which they say can offer a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to the most widely used lithium-ion cells.
(2024-02-22). Selected Articles: COVID-19 Tested Our Commitment to Freedom. Three Years Later, We're Still Failing. globalresearch.ca 
By Three years after th…
(2024-02-22). Palestine Lights the Way Forward. fpif.org When the first World Social Forum was held in Porto Alegre, Brazil in 2001, it was meant as a counterpoint to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Davos was the world of the One Percent. Porto Alegre was the world of the rest of us. Today Kathmandu, the site of the Sixteenth World Social Forum, is the world of the rest of us. | The World Social Forum was meant to convey our resistance to global capitalism and its depredations. It was also meant to be an affirmation of solidarity of all people and networks struggling for social justice and peace. It was also an opportunity to get together to plan for th…
(2024-02-22). Opinion: With Olympics losing their appeal, focus is shifting towards local tournaments. eng.belta.by "The format of the Olympic Games seems to be losing its appeal. Look, no one really wants to host them. Looking at what is happening in the world today, I think such large projects will be replaced by local tournaments," Sergei Kovalchuk believes.
(2024-02-22). Golovchenko reviews results of Orsha District development program. eng.belta.by "The program has already drawn to a close; we will soon review its results and analyze what we have achieved. Yet, I can already say that most of the targets have been fulfilled," emphasized Roman Golovchenko.
(2024-02-22). Why the 1953 cancellation of German debt won't be reproduced for Greece and Developing Countries. cadtm.org
(2024-02-22). US Government Arrogance Unparalleled in History. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-22). Warning: This Website May Harm Your Preconceptions. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-22). Hall of Shame: A worldwide list of those who pushed for covid "lockdowns" expose-news.com Trust the Evidence has started a list of people and institutions who pushed the harmful and destructive idea that you could "suppress" or "eradicate" SARS-CoV-2 using social measures, for example, "lockdowns." "Those …
(2024-02-22). Opinion: Need for rational use of energy is reaching global scale. eng.belta.by The need for the rational use of energy resources is reaching global scale, Vitaly Kretsky, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Standardization (Gosstandart) of Belarus – Director of the Department of Energy Efficiency, told the media ahead of the committee's collegium meeting on 22 February.
(2024-02-22). Belarus, Zimbabwe agree on mutual support in international organizations. eng.belta.by The ministers reviewed the status of the agreements reached during the state visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Zimbabwe and took stock of the work done during the year by the relevant subgroups on political, economic and social affairs.
(2024-02-22). Defense minister promises tough response to violation of Belarus' airspace. eng.belta.by "We respond to all such incidents. When necessary, our combat aircraft are scrambled and anti-aircraft missile forces are brought to readiness. If they go off the rails, of course, we will not hesitate to down them," said Viktor Khrenin.
(2024-02-22). Exploring the Link Between Male Infertility and Increased Familial Cancer Risk: A New Perspective. medriva.com
(2024-02-22). Belarus' CEC head: Voting process is going normal. eng.belta.by The voting process in the country is going normal, Chairman of the Belarusian Central Election Commission of Belarus Igor Karpenko told reporters.
(2024-02-22). The USPS Network Consolidation Plan: What's at Stake for Southern Oregon. inequality.org 
A core feature of U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's 10-year plan, "Delivering for America," is an initiative to restructure the nation's postal network by consolidating processing and distribution operations in regional centers, mostly in urban areas. In 2023, two years into the 10-year plan, USPS reported that the agency had committed $7.6 billion out of …
(2024-02-22). How Much Money Does Jeff Bezos Have: A Closer Look. albawaba.com When we think of wealth on a scale, Jeff Bezos; the visionary behind Amazon instantly comes to mind. Being recognized as the individual for an extended period, his financial empire has captivated people worldwide sparking curiosity about the extent of his riches. Many people really wonder how much money does Jeff Bezos have! | Based on data, Jeff Bezoss net worth is estimated to exceed $100 billion USD. It is crucial to understand that his wealth is not fixed; it fluctuates due to factors like Amazon's stock performance and business ventures. | At the core of Bezos's fortune lies Amazon. Established and nurtured…
(2024-02-22). The CADTM holds seven successful workshops at the World Social Forum in Kathmandu (Nepal). cadtm.org
(2024-02-22). The Rent Is Still Too High. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-22). Sending the right message to Australia's bad sports. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-22). Belarus suggests holding joint business forum with Zimbabwe in Minsk. eng.belta.by At the beginning of his speech the Belarusian foreign minister noted that he was very glad to visit this friendly nation again and thanked the Zimbabwean side for the warm welcome for the Belarusian delegation in Harare.
(2024-02-22). Zimbabwe: Southern Africa: A four-fold surge in cholera cases puts tens of thousands of children at risk as cyclone season brings more flooding. reliefweb.int Countries: Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe | Source: Save the Children | HARARE, LILONGWE, MAPUTO, 22 February 2024— Tens of thousands of children in Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique are at risk of deadly disease as the 2024 cyclone season threatens to bring more floods, potentially worsening the region's worst cholera outbreak in decades, said Save the Children. | Save the Children analysed data from the World Health Organization and national governments, which showed that cholera cases surged more than four-fold in Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique between 2022 and 2023. The number of cases jumped to about 9…
(2024-02-22). Market Analysis Unit: Market Price Report – Southeast Myanmar (January 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Myanmar | Source: Myanmar Information Management Unit | Please refer to the attached file. | The MAU tracks market prices in in Southeast Myanmar. Data are collected from three vendors per product per market in the last week of each month. The data include prices from Hpapun (Kamamaung market), Hsihseng (main), Kawkareik (main), Loikaw (Thiri Mingalar), Pekon (main), and Taungoo (Nat Htet). Data are available online at KEY FINDINGS | Essential food prices rising moderately in January, and rice price…
(2024-02-22). Turkey to defend Somalia waters and reap fishing revenues. newarab.com 
(2024-02-22). Space debris will damage ozone layer and Earth's climate. plenglish.com Washington, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) Recent scientific data indicate that the space debris accumulated by the "passage of man in the atmosphere" is changing the sky today with harmful legacies for the ozone layer and Earth's climate.
(2024-02-22). UN Peacekeepers Need Adequate Transport, Logistics to Protect Civilians, Help Expand State Authority in Central African Republic, Mission Chief Tells Security Council. reliefweb.int Country: Central African Republic | Source: UN Security Council | 9554TH MEETING (AM) | SC/15598 | Delegates Urge Tighter Border Control to Stop Weapons Flow to Armed Groups | The United Nations peacekeeping operation in the Central African Republic — a landlocked country replete with dirt roads unusable due to rains for two thirds of the year — needs adequate transport and logistics resources to fulfil its mandates to protect civilians and help extend State authority across the country, the Mission Chief
(2024-02-22). Revolutionizing Clinical Trials: The Power of Big Social Data and AI. medriva.com
(2024-02-22). Pakistan: When the farm is gone — but the loan remains: How can we build climate-resilient microfinance? reliefweb.int Country: Pakistan | Source: Oxfam | Rita Abiodun | When floods destroyed one Pakistani farmer's crops and income, they also destroyed her ability to get and repay the credit on which she, like millions of smallholders, depends. Rita Abiodun looks at a programme that offers much more protection from climate shocks to microfinance users. | "As I watched the flood wash away my farm and break down our home, my dreams and hope came crashing down with it," said Rukhsana, a 43-year-old farmer living in rural Sindh in Pakistan, an area particularly vulnerable to climate shocks. | The mother of two and smallholder cott…
(2024-02-22). Unraveling the Link: Male Infertility and Increased Familial Cancer Risk. medriva.com A recent study conducted by the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) has unveiled a new perspective on the complex relationship between male fertility and cancer risks. The research has found a distinct pattern indicating a heightened risk of various types of cancer among family members of men with fertility issues. This groundbreaking… A recent study conducted by the European Society…
(2024-02-22). World: Global: Delay to establishing the board of a fund for people harmed by global warming threatens to undermine human rights. reliefweb.int Country: World | Source: Amnesty International | Amnesty International is urging the rapid operationalization and capitalization of the international Loss and Damage Fund meant to remedy the harms faced by communities most severely affected by climate change, after higher-income states which are primarily responsible for causing the climate crisis missed a deadline to nominate their representatives to its board. | Following the hottest year ever recorded globally the need for action is acute, but this failure to act swiftly on an agreement at the COP climate summit in November to press ahead and deliver a work…
(2024-02-22). Air pollutant densities expected to decrease. ecns.cn Despite a grim situation in ozone pollution control, densities of the air pollutants in China are expected to decrease significantly as the country forges ahead with meeting its climate targets, experts said.
(2024-02-22). Over Br1bn allocated for energy saving in Belarus in 2023. eng.belta.by In 2023 almost Br1.089 billion was allocated for energy-saving activities in Belarus, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Standardization – Director of the Energy Efficiency Department Vitaly Kretsky said at the final meeting of the department.
(2024-02-22). "Emergent" AI behavior and human destiny. mronline.org 
What happens when killer robots start communicating with each other?>
(2024-02-22). Cainiao, JD, SF among logistics firms on global march. ecns.cn Chinese logistics companies are ramping up efforts to boost delivery efficiency for cross-border parcels and build global logistics networks as part of their broader push to speed up expansion in overseas markets and ensure the stability and security of supply chains.
(2024-02-22). COVID-19 Vaccination: Doctors Dying Suddenly Around the World. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-22). Boeing replaces 737 Max chief Ed Clark after mid-air blowout. scmp.com An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing last month after an incident that left a gaping hole in the cabin.
(2024-02-22). Malcolm X Assassination: Former Security Guards Reveal New Details Pointing to FBI, NYPD Conspiracy. democracynow.org 
On the 59th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, two former security guards are speaking out for the first time about how they were falsely arrested by the New York Police Department as part of a conspiracy to remove his protection before he was killed. We hear from Khaleel Sayyed, 81, who says he was detained on trumped-up charges just days before Malcolm X was fatally shot, and we speak with Ben Crump and Flint Taylor, two civil rights attorneys who are working with the family. They are calling on New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a former police officer, to support the release of key evidence in the ca…
(2024-02-22). Belarus' security chief: Law enforcement on high alert for voting period. eng.belta.by For the duration of the voting period during the parliamentary and local elections, all law enforcement have been put on high alert in the country, State Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich told reporters.
(2024-02-22). Türkiye Yàºzyƒ±lƒ±'nda sƒ±nƒ±rlar a≈üƒ±lƒ±yor. img.piri.net Doàß. Dr. Samet KavoƒüluMarmara àúniversitesi ƒ∞leti≈üim Fakàºltesi àñƒüretim àúyesi | Binlerce yƒ±llƒ±k devlet geleneƒüi ve àßok zorlu ≈üartlarda, yeri geldiƒüinde ≈üehadeti gà∂ze alarak edinilmi≈ü be≈ü yàºzyƒ±llƒ±k hariciye birikimiyle Türkiye bugàºn dàºnyada en fazla diplomatik temsilciliƒüe sahip be≈ü àºlkeden biri. Temsilcilik sayƒ±sƒ±nda Tü…
(2024-02-22). Understanding Ocean Oxygenation: Insights from the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum. medriva.com A recent scientific study has shed light on the behavior of oxygen levels in the tropical ocean during the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM) approximately 56 million years ago. Contrary to the initial expectations, the research found that oxygen levels in the tropical upper ocean increased during this period. This crucial discovery offers valuable insights into…
(2024-02-22). Figure skating gold for Belarus at Children of Primorye Games. eng.belta.by Belarus' Vasily Borokhovsky clinched gold in the event with the total of 195 points. Silver and bronze medals went to the athletes of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
(2024-02-22). How do whales sing? Scientists may have figured it out at last. scmp.com The giant marine mammals have specialised voice boxes that other animals don't have, which could be the key to the long-time mystery.
(2024-02-22). Resignation of the President and "Two-years-old arm wrestling between Budapest and Brussels" uwidata.com By Tolga Di≈üàßi The most important event of the last days in Hungary is the resignation of the President. Hungarian President Katalin Novak's pardon of a person convicted in a sexual abuse case sparked public reactions and Novak resigned on 10 February. Hungarian journalist Ferenc Almassy, Editor-in-Chief of Visegrad Post, explained the developments to Tolga …
(2024-02-22). The NIMBY in Number 10. leftfootforward.org Michael Gove recently announced new brownfield
(2024-02-22). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-22). Sri Lanka settles US$20 million Iranian oil debt with tea. scmp.com The barter deal allows sanctions-hit Iran to avoid having to use up scarce hard currency to pay for imports of popular tea. It also allowed Sri Lanka to pay with tea, as the country was short of foreign currency.
(2024-02-22). Brazil calls for reform of United Nations as it starts its G20 presidency. scmp.com Brazil's foreign minister called for reforms of the United Nations and other multilateral institutions while criticising their inability to prevent global conflicts.
(2024-02-22). Google Rolls Out 'Pre-Bunking' Censorship Regime to Rig EU Elections. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-22). Second figure skating gold for Belarus at Children of Primorye Games. eng.belta.by Belarus' Valeriya Yezhova clinched gold in the event with the total of 193.76 points. Bronze went to Belarus' Yelizaveta Kostyuk (152.56). Darina Maslova from Vladivostok secured silver with 186.91 points.
(2024-02-22). The Future of Fiber Fortification: A Strategy for Health and Indulgence. medriva.com The Current State of Fiber Consumption Despite the growing awareness among consumers about the significance of fiber in our diets, its consumption remains worryingly low. Industry experts note that more than 95% of people do not meet the recommended daily intake of fiber, even though nearly 80% acknowledge its importance. This disparity underscores a persistent… The Current State of Fiber Cons…
(2024-02-22). Talibanisation of India can never be accepted: BJP on Darul Uloom's fatwa. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The BJP on Thursday said that talibanisation of India can never be accepted, shortly after Islamic seminary, Darul Uloom Deoband, issued a fatwa approving 'Ghazwa-e-Hind'. BJP national spokesperson Prem Shukla said the Darul Uloom's fatwa approving Ghazwa-e-Hind is anti-Constitution and pro-Pakistan. "It clearly indicated that Darul Uloom does not have faith in …
(2024-02-22). Assange Is No 'Ordinary Journalist': US Opposes Request For Appeal. thedissenter.org 
(2024-02-22). The Complex Interplay of Genetic and Environmental Factors in ADHD. medriva.com
(2024-02-22). Splendid lanterns adorn Hong Kong for upcoming festival. ecns.cn Colorful lanterns are set up at a park to greet the upcoming Lantern Festival in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Feb. 21, 2024.
(2024-02-22). China to continue deepening cooperation with World Bank: Foreign Ministry spokesperson. ecns.cn China welcomes the World Bank's appointment of Zhang Wencai, Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of China, as the managing director and World Bank Group Chief Administrative Officer, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Wednesday at a press conference.
(2024-02-21). New forms of interference in the internal affairs of independent states and proposals for overcoming them in Türkiye. uwidata.com 
The Russian political party "United Russia" held the first "For the Freedom of Nations" International Forum of Supporters of the Struggle Against Modern Practices of Neocolonialism on 16-17 February 2024 in Moscow. It brought together over 400 participants from more than 55 countries of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Europe and the CIS. …
(2024-02-22). Porn for 'spiritual growth': nuns detail abuse by renowned priest Marko Rupnik. scmp.com The mosaic artist is accused of sexually and psychologically abusing at least 20 women for nearly 30 years at a religious community in Slovenia.
(2024-02-22). The Power of Yoga: A Natural Remedy for Bloating and Trapped Gas. medriva.com Bloating and trapped gas can be a discomforting and sometimes embarrassing problem. It's a common complaint that many people struggle with, resulting from a variety of causes such as overeating, food intolerance, and stress. While it's generally considered a minor irritation, it can cause significant discomfort and impact the quality of life. This article aims… Bloating and trapped gas can be a discomforting and…
(2024-02-22). Procuratorates adapt in anti-corruption fight. ecns.cn Procuratorial authorities have been adapting to the evolving needs of anti-corruption efforts, including the pursuit of fugitive officials and the recovery of their illicit assets, a senior prosecutor said on Wednesday.
(2024-02-22). Identifying Imperial Venality: Day One of Julian Assange's High Court Appeal. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-22). Central African Republic: Children Plight Exposed in Face of Conflict, A Need for Urgent Action. reliefweb.int
(2024-02-22). Security chief: Belarus' national security system is able to respond to all challenges and threats. eng.belta.by The country's national security system is ready to respond to all modern challenges and threats, State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Aleksandr Volfovich told the media on 22 February.
(2024-02-22). Nvidia expects threefold jump in quarterly sales, beating estimates and sending stock up as AI demand remains high. scmp.com The AI poster child's revenue has continued to grow despite tightened restrictions on trade with one of its largest markets: China.
(2024-02-22). Harnessing Machine Learning and DRLPS for Predicting HCC Prognosis: A New Dawn for Therapeutic Approaches. medriva.com
(2024-02-22). Rescue operations underway after Nansha bridge collapse. ecns.cn Rescue operations are in progress following a maritime accident where a container vessel struck a bridge, resulting in the collapse of part of the bridge deck.
(2024-02-22). Belarus' defense minister comments on West's preparations for military action. eng.belta.by "Today we see that Western Europe, led by the United States, is taking a set of measures to prepare for military action. We understand against whom these military actions will be directed," said Viktor Khrenin.
(2024-02-22). Comparative Analysis of Prostatectomy Procedures: DaVinci vs Senhance Robotic Platforms. medriva.com
(2024-02-22). Indonesia: still in the shadow of Suharto. cadtm.org
(2024-02-22). Container ship collision causes bridge collapse and bus to plunge into water in Guangzhou, killing two. ecns.cn A container ship collided with a bridge pier while passing through a waterway in Guangzhou in South China's Guangdong Province on Thursday morning, causing the bridge deck to break and a bus to fall into the water.
(2024-02-22). Lent and the gift of green beans. anabaptistworld.org The season of Lent has arrived. This period of time as we head towards the cross of Good Friday and resurrection of Easter Sunday reminds us of Jesus' 40 days of fasting in the wilderness as he prepared for public ministry. Growing up in the Mennonite faith tradition, it was not part of our church …
(2024-02-22). Poetry: Elijah at Brook Cherith. anabaptistworld.org The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning, And bread and meat in the evening; and he drank from the brook. 1 Kings 17: 6 At first he gritted his teeth when he heard cries of scavenger birds bearing his salvation in their claws. But soon their swooping ordered his day and he …
(2024-02-22). Hikma Pharmaceuticals: A review of 2023 performance and a glimpse into 2024. medriva.com Strong Performance of Hikma Pharmaceuticals in 2023 British drugmaker, Hikma Pharmaceuticals, showcased a strong financial performance in 2023. The company reported larger than expected profit, driven largely by the robust performance of its generic businesses. With a reported 19% increase in core operating profit for the year ending on December 31, the profit reached $707… Strong Performance of Hi…
(2024-02-22). The Future of Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Monitoring: Promises, Challenges, and Warnings. medriva.com
(2024-02-22). Political Situation in Serra Leone. pressenza.com Sierra Leone, a West African nation known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance, has been grappling with governance challenges since the victory of the Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) in the 2018 elections. Despite the democratic ideals that underpin the nation, concerns have emerged regarding the governance practices of the SLPP, raising questions about the impact on the country's development. | from Momodu Sow and Edmond Kombe | The SLPP's ascendancy to power marked a shift in political dynamics, but its tenure has been marred by allegations of bad governance. The administration has stru…
(2024-02-22). Canadian student avoids rent by taking airplane to school. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Life is full of strange things, and sometimes it's hard to remember that what might sound or seem strange to us might be perfectly normal for someone else. But even with that said, the idea of someone taking an airplane to school to avoid rent is likely to shock most people, and yet it is the reality of a Canadian student.The idea of commuting to your school or work by yourself isn't strange, but doing so by taking an airplane is surely so. A student by the name of Tim Chen, who is residing in Calgary, Canada, boards an Air Canada flight twice a week to attend the University of British Columbia, for th…
(2024-02-22). A European universal basic income. pressenza.com Proposals of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) have proliferated enormously during the first decades of the 21st century, especially with the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic at the beginning of 2020. | One of the reasons is the balance of the various allocations and subsidies currently supported by governments to deal with poverty, including guaranteed income, minimum income allowance, the living wage, etc., i.e. conditional incomes with very limited results. | These conditional benefits, seen in different European countries and around the world, suffer from a long-acknowledged series of problems that are intrinsi…
(2024-02-22). God had a purpose — and answers. anabaptistworld.org When Weaver Reitz was born in Lancaster, Pa., on Oct. 6, 1919, the doctor did not expect him or his mother to survive. She was sick with influenza during the epidemic that took the lives of millions worldwide between 1918 and 1920.
(2024-02-22). Who Will Be Blamed For Harmful Covid-19 Vaccines? 'It May be Time to Speak Up…' says Dr Tess Lawrie. expose-news.com Although doctors and other medical professionals may be expecting that their actions of the last four years in relation to the use of the dangerous Covid jab, will be defended by politicians, …
(2024-02-22). A rally for the release of Julian Assange to be held in Argentina on 20 February. pressenza.com 
The activist group "Libertad Assange Argentina" is organizing a big event and art festival in defense of the Australian journalist Julian Assange on Tuesday 20 February, starting at 17: 00. The event will take place in the emblematic Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires. | The event will be attended by well-known artists, human rights defenders, journalists, and members of social movements, trade unions, and organizations. | Together they will insist on the demand for the release of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who is being held in a high-security prison in the United Kingdom awaiting possible extradition to the Uni…
(2024-02-22). The Exile's Cookbook: A taster in medieval Arab gastronomy. newarab.com 
Medieval Arab The book 'Best of Delectable Foods and Dishes from al-Andalus and al-Maghrib', also known as Fa·∏çƒÅlat al-khiwƒÅn fƒ´ ·π≠ayyibƒÅt al-·π≠a øƒÅm wa 'l-alwƒÅn, is one of the ten known Arabic works from medieval times. | It contains recipes and food practices from a wide area ranging from Baghdad to…
(2024-02-22). Xi says ready to join president of the Republic of the Congo for stronger strategic partnership. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulations on Thursday with President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of the Congo on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations, and vowed to join Sassou in promoting the strategic partnership of the two sides.
(2024-02-22). OSCE/ODIHR statements on Belarus' elections dismissed as groundless. eng.belta.by "OSCE/ODIHR issued similar reports long before the elections. Back in May last year, they issued the 'Report on the serious threat to the OSCE human dimension in Belarus since 5 November 2020, where our political reform was presented in a negative frame," noted Igor Karpenko.
(2024-02-22). Boeing ousts head of its 737 MAX program. ecns.cn Boeing announced Wednesday that it is removing the head of its 737 MAX passenger aircraft program following an incident that left a fuselage hole in an Alaska Airlines plane last month during midflight.
(2024-02-22). Colombia: Floods – DREF Operational Update (MDRCO024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Colombia | Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies | Please refer to the attached file. | Date of event | 2023-11-02 | What happened, where and when? | Due to the effects caused by the Atmospheric Disturbance (AL97), on 2 November, 2023, the Mayor's Office of Cartagena de Indias declared a state of public calamity in the district, through Decree No. 1441 (1). On the same date, the Municipality of Zona Bananera, Department of Magdalena, issued Decree No. 410, extending the Calamity Declaration in the municipality, previously issued through Decree No. 085, indicating…
(2024-02-22). Apple boosts iMessage encryption to thwart future quantum computing attacks from hackers. scmp.com The company says its latest upgrade makes iMessage more secure than WhatsApp, Telegram, Skype, QQ, WeChat — or even Signal.
(2024-02-22). Black motorcycle racer taking sport by storm. america.cgtn.com 
See how a young Black woman is breaking new barriers in sports, on two wheels. | Mikayla Moore is taking motorcycle racing by storm, and she's just getting started. | CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.
(2024-02-22). Belarus' diplomat joins Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development in Bangkok. eng.belta.by The event is attended by representatives of governments and parliaments of ESCAP participating and observer countries, international organizations, and the diplomatic corps.
(2024-02-22). Belarus, Russia step up military technical cooperation. eng.belta.by Military technical cooperation between Belarus and Russia has increased significantly in the light of the current situation in the world, Defense Attaché at the Belarusian Embassy in Russia, Colonel Aleksei Yershov, said at a reception on the occasion of the Fatherland Defenders and Armed Forces Day at the Belarusian diplomatic mission in Moscow on 21 February.
(2024-02-22). Sri Lanka: A Tale of Triumph: A Mother's Resilience in Mullaithivu. reliefweb.int Country: Sri Lanka | Source: UN Children's Fund | Shanthi, once a child soldier, rises above daunting obstacles, to reunite with her daughters and carve out a better life for their family | Latha is returning from school with her sister Neetha, trudging through the muddy road with heavy bags on their shoulders but with smiles on their faces. Latha's family resides in the small town of Mullaithivu in northern Sri Lanka. "I went through countless sleepless nights and wet pillows missing my mother," Latha says as she holds her sister tightly. Latha and her sister are now back in their mother's care and her story…
(2024-02-22). Implications of Tropical Ocean Oxygenation during the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum. medriva.com
(2024-02-22). China benefits from global stability even as it tries to undercut it, US official says. scmp.com Daniel Kritenbrink, an assistant US secretary of state, says Beijing enjoys the opportunity 'the international order provides but … takes actions that undermine' it.
(2024-02-22). Understanding ADHD: Genetic Factors, Comorbid Conditions, and Potential Treatments. medriva.com
(2024-02-22). Drought, Flood, and Rice Security in Central Thailand. reliefweb.int 
Country: Thailand | Source: East-West Center | Please refer to the attached file. | Phanwin Yokying and Arunee Promkhambut | With roughly 63 percent of the country's agricultural area allocated for rice farming, rice has long been a key food staple and export crop for Thailand. As with other crops, rice is heavily dependent on water, whether it is from precipitation or irrigation, and is also sensitive to changing temperatures. The impacts of droughts and floods on rice farming are a fundamental source of concern for Thai farmers and the government. This article focuses on the effects of droughts and floods…
(2024-02-22). Daily Horoscope, February 23, 2024-Today. albawaba.com 
Welcome to your daily horoscope for February 23, 2024. As the cosmos continues its intricate dance, the celestial energies influence each zodiac sign in unique ways, shaping the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Explore what the universe has in store for you today as we delve into the astrological forecast for each zodiac sign.Horoscope Friday, February 23, 2024: Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): : | Today, Aries, you may find yourself feeling particularly ambitious and driven. Harness this energy to pursue your goals with determination and focus. However, be mindful not to let your compe…
(2024-02-22). Honoring History: The Dereham Workhouse Nurses Art Exhibition. medriva.com In a unique and inspiring tribute to the often overlooked contribution of nurses in history, an art exhibition based on the nurses from Dereham Workhouse is soon to be unveiled. The exhibition seeks to honor the dedication of these nurses, who served their community tirelessly, and to shed light on the crucial role they played… In a unique and inspiring tribute to the often overlooked contribution of nurses in history, an ar…
(2024-02-22). Over 1,500 vehicles exported via Torugart Port in Xinjiang in first two months. ecns.cn Fifty new vehicles left the Torugart Port in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region for Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday.
(2024-02-22). Liz Truss ridiculed after revealing ludicrous cover of new book. leftfootforward.org The UK's shortest lived prime minister isn't known for her humility. After serving just 49 days in Number 10, Liz Truss was forced to resign after causing economic chaos and tanking the Tories in the opinion polls. With that kindtest…
(2024-02-22). The Hurdles in Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Tracking in Smartwatches: A Close Examination. medriva.com In recent times, technology has significantly evolved, with smartwatches becoming an integral part of our everyday life. They not only tell time but also monitor our health in various ways, such as tracking sleep patterns, heart rates, and calories burned. However, one area that has proven challenging is the development of non-invasive blood glucose tracking…. In re…
(2024-02-22). Belarus, Serbia reaffirm commitment to expanding economic cooperation. eng.belta.by The parties discussed the state and prospects for the development of Belarusian-Serbian trade and economic cooperation, and exchanged views on a number of topical issues of mutual interest.
(2024-02-22). The Imperative Need for Overhauling ADHD Medication Access Amid Ongoing Shortages. medriva.com As the shortage of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medication continues to affect patients across the world, Brighton author and comedian Lorelei Mathias has urged for an urgent revamp of the system. This call for change stems from the distress caused to countless patients who rely on these medications to manage their symptoms. The situation… As the shortage of Attention Defici…
(2024-02-22). Launching a Major International Front Against the Extreme Right. cadtm.org
(2024-02-22). Kyrgyzstan's Chamber of Commerce and Industry to promote exchange trade with Belarus. eng.belta.by The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan will join efforts with the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) to promote exchange trade between Belarus and Kyrgyzstan.
(2024-02-22). CEC: Early voting in Belarus is proceeding smoothly. eng.belta.by "The early voting process is proceeding smoothly and in line with the electoral law," Yelena Baldovskaya said.
(2024-02-22). Canada's carbon tax: Stop trying to rebrand it and just get rid of the whole scam. expose-news.com The Canadian government believes renaming their 'Climate Action Incentive Payments' as 'Canada Carbon Rebates' will satisfy the national disgust about what carbon taxes have done to daily life. The carbon tax is, …
(2024-02-22). 108 Mazars demolished by bulldozer Dada: Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Gujarat's Home Minister, Harsh Sanghavi, addressed the Assembly on Wednesday, informing members that the Bhupendra Patel-led government has demolished 108 mazars as part of a crackdown on encroachments believed to be "part of a conspiracy." Sanghavi reiterated the government's commitment to safeguarding temples from any malicious intent. Quoting an earlier statement by …
(2024-02-22). Long March 8 carrier rocket transported to launch center. ecns.cn The Long March 8 Y-3 carrier rocket was shipped to the launch center for the Queqiao-2, or Magpie Bridge-2 launch mission, on Thursday for final assembly tests.
(2024-02-22). 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 (…) | – | /…
(2024-02-22). China's solar companies building factories in U.S. ecns.cn Several of China's largest solar power companies are building factories in the United States, aiming to serve the growing U.S. solar market.
(2024-02-22). African Americans and the Cold War from Civil Rights to Black Power. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-22). Declaration of solidarity with the social movements in Haiti. cadtm.org
(2024-02-22). 51 found accountable in gym roof collapse. ecns.cn Fifty-one people, including 33 government officials, have been held accountable for a gymnasium collapse in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang province, in July, according to a report released recently by the provincial department of emergency management.
(2024-02-22). Ship locks on Yangtze River closed for maintenance. ecns.cn Two major ship locks on the Yangtze River, the north line ship locks of the Three Gorges Dam and the Gezhouba No. 1 ship lock, will remain closed for 45 days and 40 days respectively.
(2024-02-22). Belarus' CEC: 23 foreign nationals accredited as independent observers. eng.belta.by The CIS election observation mission has 238 observers. Of them, 44 observers were sent by the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly, 12 by the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly, 25 by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Belarus-Russia Union State, 4 by the Union State Standing Committee.
(2024-02-22). 'AUKUS! AUKUS!': Beware the cry of the cuckoo. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-22). Is World War III About to Start or Has It Already? globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-22). Brazilian president to be special guest at CARICOM meeting. plenglish.com Georgetown, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be a special guest at the 46th Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to be held next week, official sources reported.
(2024-02-22). Khrenin unveils location for Belarus-Russia military exercise in 2025. eng.belta.by Viktor Khrenin recalled that the decision to hold the joint military exercise on the territory of either Belarus or Russia every two years was made by the leadership of the two countries back in 2009.
(2024-02-22). Egypt charges Mada Masr's Lina Attalah over 'fake news'. newarab.com 
In yet another attempt to supress freedom of expression in Egypt, a country
(2024-02-22). Identifying Imperial Venality: Day One of Julian Assange's High Court Appeal. dissidentvoice.org On February 20, it was clear that things were not going to be made easy for Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder who infuriated the US imperium, the national security establishment, and a stable of journalists upset that he had cut their ill-tended lawns. He was too ill to attend what may well be the final …
(2024-02-22). Trinidad and Tobago, a Powerful Energy and Gas Industry. telesurenglish.net Trinidad and Tobago's economy is based on the energy industry. The Caribbean country has a tradition as one of the oldest hydrocarbon producers in the region, with more than a century of experience as an oil economy. | RELATED: | Back in the nineties of the last century, the Caribbean country began a dizzying development of the gas and petrochemical industry, which eventually positioned this sector as the key to the na…
(2024-02-22). The Impact of Periodontitis on Colitis: Unveiling the 'Gum-Gut' Axis. medriva.com Understanding the 'Gum-Gut' Axis Periodontitis, a common oral health issue, is known for its detrimental effects on the gums and teeth. However, recent studies have shown that its impact goes beyond oral health, affecting our gut as well. This connection between the oral cavity and the gut, known as the 'gum-gut' axis, is becoming a… Understanding the 'Gum-Gut' Axis: | Periodontitis, a common oral…
(2024-02-22). Saudi women's rights activist 'cut off' from family contact. newarab.com 
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(2024-02-22). Hikma Pharmaceuticals Reports Strong Performance in 2023: A Closer Look. medriva.com Unprecedented Profit Growth in 2023 British drugmaker Hikma Pharmaceuticals has had an exceptional 2023 with a bigger-than-expected profit, largely attributed to the strong performance of its generics businesses. The company reported double-digit growth in both Group revenue and operating profits, delivering an impressive core EBITDA margin of 28%. According to Hikma's audited results for the… Unprecedente…
(2024-02-22). Hole in protective layer on road to recovery in decades. ecns.cn A hole found in the ozone layer, which protects lives on the Earth by shielding it from the sun's most harmful rays, is on track to recover in the next four decades, according to a United Nations-backed panel of experts.
(2024-02-22). Yoga Asanas for Natural Relief from Bloating: An Effective Remedy for Trapped Gas. medriva.com Bloating, a common health issue often caused by gas, constipation, heavy meals, lack of physical activity, and other factors, can lead to discomfort and even more serious health complications if not addressed. Natural remedies such as yoga poses, or asanas, can play a crucial role in alleviating this discomfort and promoting overall digestive health. Yoga… Bloating, a common heal…
(2024-02-22). Bolivia: A Judicial Coup. orinocotribune.com By Cindy Forster — Feb 17, 2024 | On Monday, January 22nd, the poor in Bolivia set up road blockades. That day marks the fifteenth anniversary of a great step in human dignity called the Plurinational State of Bolivia. The blockaders resisted police aggression for nearly 2 weeks. The closure of the roads had only one objective: To stop a judicial coup that aims to dismantle a range of collective rights enshrined in the 2009 Constitution, a spectacular constitution that was born of the thirty-six; original and indigenous nations including the Quechua, Mojeña, and Aymara, whose organizing changed modern histor…
(2024-02-22). Saad Hariri's Return to Lebanon Tests the Waters for a Political Comeback. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-22). Join @CAIR.NJ in Rejecting Smears Like that of Sahar Aziz. fightbackbetter.com
(2024-02-22). Dr. Food crowns himself president of Palestine. albawaba.com 
(2024-02-22). AbbVie Eyes $13 Billion Bond Sale to Finance Acquisitions: A Deep Dive into the Strategic Move. medriva.com Pharmaceutical giant AbbVie Inc. is reportedly planning to sell a minimum of $13 billion of corporate bonds to finance its notable acquisitions of ImmunoGen Inc. and Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings Inc. This information was brought to light by Bloomberg News, citing sources privy to the matter. AbbVie's Strategic Expansion AbbVie's decision to sell corporate bonds is…
(2024-02-22). Giant pandas get Lantern Festival treats in Chongqing. ecns.cn Keepers at the park prepared balls of glutinous rice with fruit and vegetables as a Lantern Festival dessert for animals on Wednesday.
(2024-02-22). Hundreds of AI experts sign a letter to regulate Deepfakes. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Experts in artificial intelligence and business leaders, such as Yoshua Bengio, a Canadian computer scientist and one of the pioneers of the field, have signed an open letter advocating for greater oversight over the production of deepfakes as reported by Reuters, citing potential threats to society.Deepfakes are artificially altered synthetic media that adequately swap out one person's resemblance for a different one, it uses powerful machine learning and artificial intelligence methods to create and manipulate video and audio material that is easy to trick someone into believing the content is real,…
(2024-02-22). NEW REPORT: The colonial roots of global south debt. cadtm.org
(2024-02-22). Predicting ASCVD Risk Factors Using Bayesian Networks: A Deep Dive. medriva.com Unraveling the Complexity of ASCVD Risk Factors Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a significant public health concern globally, with its prevalence on the rise in many countries, including Iran. A study conducted at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in Iran provides valuable insights into the intricate tapestry of ASCVD risk factors and their interactions. The… Unraveling the Compl…
(2024-02-22). Ecuador: Floods related to the El Niño phenomenon – Early Action Protocol – Notification of Activation (Trigger 3), February 09, 2024 (EAP2020EC02). reliefweb.int 
Country: Ecuador | Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies | Please refer to the attached file. | Heavy rains generated by the influence of the El Niño phenomenon on the Ecuadorian coast cause rivers to overflow and rapid flooding in vulnerable communities. | Based on the bulletins issued by the National Committee for the Regional Study of the El Niño Phenomenon (ERFEN), of which the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (INAMHI) and the Oceanographic and Antarctic Institute of the Navy (INOCAR) are part, in reference to forecasts regarding the probability of rainf…
(2024-02-22). World: Alertes de maladies épidémiques et émergentes en Océanie le 20 février 2024. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Australia, French Polynesia (France), Micronesia (Federated States of), New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America), United States of America, Wallis and Futuna (France), World | Source: Pacific Community | Please refer to the attached Map. | Éléments nouveaux/faits marquants intervenus depuis la diffusion de la carte précédente sur PacNet, le 13 février 2024 2024 : | Maladie à coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) | Compte tenu du caractère évolutif des stratégies de dépistage, de vaccination et de notification mises en ≈ìuvre en Océanie dans l…
(2024-02-22). Recognizing the Early Signs and Symptoms of High LDL Cholesterol Levels in Legs and Feet. medriva.com High cholesterol is often viewed as a health issue exclusive to the elderly. However, the reality is that even those in their 30s can be affected by high Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. In many cases, the early signs and symptoms may manifest in the legs and feet. These symptoms can include discomfort, numbness, persistently… High cholesterol is often v…
(2024-02-22). Australia: Wild storms result in largest-ever blackout in the state of Victoria. wsws.org High winds led to widespread damage to the state's power grid, including high-voltage transmission lines, and cut off supply to more than 530,000 homes and businesses.
(2024-02-22). The Munich War Conference. wsws.org This year's Munich Security Conference went further than any previous one. It served directly and immediately to intensify ongoing wars. The order of the day was not "peace through dialogue," but military escalation.
(2024-02-22). East Palestine, Ohio residents speak out one year after catastrophic train crash and chemical spill. wsws.org While Norfolk Southern, the EPA and the Biden administration want to close the book on East Palestine, residents of this small eastern Ohio community want everyone to know that they are still suffering the health effects of the deliberate polluting of their town.
(2024-02-22). Alabama court ruling on embryos: A sweeping attack on democratic rights and science. wsws.org The decision will effectively end in vitro fertilization, while declaring Christian fundamentalist principles the basis of state law.
(2024-02-22). Australia: Flood victims plan convoy to parliament to protest government betrayal. wsws.org People in the Northern Rivers region are opposing the flouting of the flood relief vows made by federal and state government leaders after thousands of homes were destroyed or badly damaged in the floods of two years ago.
(2024-02-22). Más de 100 palestinos son asesinados por Israel en 24 horas. telesurtv.net Estos hechos se reportan en momentos en que las tropas de Israel recrudecen sus ataques en Rafah, al sur de la Franja.
(2024-02-22). Alertan sobre afectaciones a la educación en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net El jefe de la Unrwa afirmó que muchas de las escuelas han quedado totalmente destruidas por los continuos ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-02-22). OMS alerta sobre situación sanitaria extrema en Gaza. telesurtv.net El alto directivo de la OMS subrayó que desde el inicio del asedio israelí, han verificado 62 ataques a la asistencia sanitaria con 38 muertos y 45 heridos.
(2024-02-22). Aumentan a 29.313 los palestinos asesinados por Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net El número de heridos aumentó a 69.333, mientras que miles de cuerpos siguen bajo los escombros o tirados en las carreteras.
(2024-02-22). Colombia: Israel está obligado a poner fin a la ocupación en Palestina. telesurtv.net El Gobierno colombiano sostuvo que las consecuencias jurídicas de las actuaciones de Israel deben observarse en el marco de la grave situación y sus implicaciones.
(2024-02-22). Venezuela denuncia nueva campaña mediática contra su población migrante. telesurtv.net El ministro de Comunicación e Información enfatizó en la xenofobia que se acompaña de una amenaza implícita del Gobierno de EE.UU.
(2024-02-22). Los activistas de Poor People's Campaign en D.C. no obtienen compromisos de los legisladores. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Para sorpresa de nadie, la Campaña de los Pobres (Poor People's Campaign) puede tener un problema con los políticos. Después de atacar a los legisladores aquí ayer, ahora están más decididos que nunca a hacer que la gente pobre y de bajos recursos promueva su plataforma, incluida la vivienda asequible, la atención médica universal y …
(2024-02-22). Lluvia causadas por El Niño dejan seis muertos en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Desde el 29 de enero hasta la presente fecha se han registrado 544 eventos debido a las lluvias, entre los que hay un saldo de seis muertos 20.000 personas afectadas, 209 damnificados, 46 viviendas destruidas, 5.000 hogares afectados, 1.139 héctarias de cultivo afectadas y 45 ríos desbordados.
(2024-02-22). Presidente nicaragàºense evocó manifiesto del General Sandino. telesurtv.net El presidente Daniel Ortega recordó que el general Sandino asumió la lucha contra EE.UU. sin exigir nada para él mismo, ni siquiera un palmo de tierra para su sepultura.
(2024-02-22). Fiscalía de Perú abre investigación contra expresidente Vizcarra. telesurtv.net Asimismo, la cartera comunicó una investigación contra el que fue en ocasiones ministro de Transportes y Comunicaciones durante el Gobierno de Vizcarra, Edmer Trujillo.
(2024-02-22). Sindicato de Conductores de Trenes realiza paro en Argentina. telesurtv.net El secretario general de gremio ferroviario consideró que la CGT debe convocar a "una nueva medida de fuerza" en rechazo a las medidas económicas tomadas por el Gobierno de Javier Milei.
(2024-02-22). Renuevan alerta naranja por ola de frío en China. telesurtv.net El Centro Meteorológico de China anunció que las temperaturas bajarán entre 8 y 12 grados Celsius en la mayor parte del país durante la presente semana.
(2024-02-22). Se movilizan en reclamo del aumento del salario mínimo en Perú. telesurtv.net Asimismo los jubilados exigen que se cumpla la sentencia del tribunal constitucional sobre el aumento progresivo de la pensión.
(2024-02-22). Brasil priorizará lucha contra el hambre y por reformar gobernanza. telesurtv.net El canciller Mauro Vieira reiteró en la reunión que acontece en Brasil hasta el 22 de febrero de 2024, que "a nosotros no nos interesa vivir en un mundo fracturado".
(2024-02-22). Despliegan operativo de rescate tras accidente en mina venezolana. telesurtv.net El Gobierno del estado Bolívar se solidarizó con las víctimas del derrumbe y aseguró que atenderá a los heridos y los familiares de los fallecidos.
(2024-02-22). EE.UU. niega motivos políticos en cargos contra Julian Assange. telesurtv.net Los letrados de Washington buscaron refutar que la Casa Blanca persigue represalias por las revelaciones de WikiLeaks.
(2024-02-22). 19 civiles fueron asesinados tras asedio aéreo en Gaza. telesurtv.net La artillería israelí también bombardeó una de las torres en la ciudad de Hamad, financiada por Qatar, al oeste de Khan Yunis, en el sur.
(2024-02-22). Headlines for February 22, 2024. democracynow.org "Gaza Has Become a Death Zone" Amid Soaring Hunger, Death and Illness, Itamar Ben-Gvir Calls for More Weapons for Civilians After West Bank Shooting Kills One Israeli, U.S. Addresses ICJ in Lonely, Unconvincing Defense of Israel's Occupation of Palestinian Lands, Biden Weighing Executive Action to Bar Asylum Seekers Who Enter Through Unofficial Ports of Entry, Texas Sues Shelter for Assisting Migrants in Need, Haitian Asylum Seekers Go to Court over Abuse by Federal Agents at U.S.-Mexico Border, Drug Trafficking Trial of Ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández Starts in New York, New Eviden…
(2024-02-22). 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.
(2024-02-22). Cuba exige aplicar medidas legales contra Israel por genocidio y denuncia complicidad de EE.UU. telesurtv.net La diplomacia cubana llamó al máximo tribunal de la ONU a pronunciarse en los términos jurídicos "más claros" sobre la ocupación y genocidio sionista.
(2024-02-22). Bolivia y Rusia se reúnen para fortalecer lazos de cooperación. telesurtv.net Los representantes de ambas naciones sostuvieron diálogos de alto nivel para evaluar temas de interés bilateral y fortalecer las relaciones entre ambas naciones en materia energética.
(2024-02-22). Alto enviado especial cubano viaja a Kenia por caso de médicos. telesurtv.net La Cancillería cubana se dirigió por los canales diplomáticos al Gobierno de los Estados Unidos "en búsqueda de aclaración y aún espera respuesta".
(2024-02-22). Cancilleres de Rusia y Brasil pactan reforzar nexos bilaterales. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con Moscú, ambos titulares diplomáticos abordaron temas actuales de la agenda bilateral e internacional.
(2024-02-22). Mantienen diez provincias dominicanas en alerta por sistema frontal. telesurtv.net El COE mantiene en alerta verde a provincias como Duarte, María Trinidad Sánchez, Santiago, Monseñor Nouel y seis más.
(2024-02-22). Agricultores españoles protagonizan masiva protesta en Madrid. telesurtv.net Los trabajadores rurales se concentraron en las inmediaciones del Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación.
(2024-02-22). Presidente Maduro rechaza campaña mediática contra migrantes venezolanos. telesurtv.net El presidente Nicolás Maduro exigió al Gobierno estadounidense el respeto absoluto a los ciudadanos venezolanos en ese país.
(2024-02-22). Inauguran primeros Juegos del Futuro en Kazán, Rusia. telesurtv.net Se usarán muchos de los últimos avances en los ciberdeportes, la robótica, la realidad virtual e inteligencia artificial.
(2024-02-22). The Worldwide Corona Crisis. Global Coup d'État Against Humanity. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-22). Border Paranoia in Fortress Australia. counterpunch.org 
The imaginative faculties of standard Australian politicians retreat to some strange, deathly place on certain issues. In that wasteland, they are often unrecoverable. Like juveniles demanding instant reward, these representatives find complexity hideous, troubling, discomforting. Focus on the prospect of immediate electoral gain, the crude punch, the bruising, the hurt. That, in sum, is Canberra's policy towards refugees.
(2024-02-22). Our Thermal Future: You Don't Need a Weatherman to Know. counterpunch.org 
Taking a brief break from felling and working up next year's cordwood (and a couple weeks beyond Punxsutawney Phil's prognostication) a mid-winter musing intrudes. Ruralist wisdom has long held that "Half your wood and half your hay, you should have at Candlemas Day"— Candlemas Day being what we now call "Groundhog Day." That's still true,
(2024-02-22). Unheeded Urban Warnings . counterpunch.org 
The news that Silicon Valley titans have quietly purchased over 50,000 rural acres in Solano County to build a new city called California Forever has gripped public attention since it appears to offer a way to escape the myriad crises now besetting nearby San Francisco. A nostalgic mashup of Italy's Portofino and Florida's Celebration on the sere hills of Solano County, its promoters claim that it will offer a pedestrian-friendly, safe, and sustainable city "for the many generations to come" that the older metropolis to the east allegedly does not. But how sustainable can any growing city be as its demands necess…
(2024-02-22). Of Olive Trees, Bison and the Dispossessed. counterpunch.org 
According to a myth about the founding of Athens, the city's king, Cecrops, held a contest to decide which god or goddess would be the city's namesake and protector. Two were chosen for the honor: Poseidon, the god of the sea and Athena, the goddess of wisdom. Going first, Poseidon opened a spring in the
(2024-02-22). Can 40 year Teamsters call themselves Teamsters? counterpunch.org 
In January 2023 teamsterlink.org opened its virtual doors to give Teamster members, officers and supporters a place where they could share information and opinion about anything related to the union. Members are encouraged to register anonymously so that criticism of leadership happens in an honest way without fear of retaliation. Teamsterlink shares many if not
(2024-02-22). Advances in Archaeology Allow Us to Understand Political Evolution and Social Change in Deep Time. counterpunch.org 
Western society is largely in the grips of an entrenched mythology that premodern non-Western states and empires were organized despotically, markedly different from how humans govern themselves in the contemporary West. There's another common myth that dynamic periods of prosperity and well-being were exclusive to Europe during preindustrial times. We're still reckoning with the 19th-century
(2024-02-22). As Israel continues its genocide in Gaza, protesters demand Labor cut ties. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-22). Socialist Alliance: Labor must support an unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-22). The myth of Israeli democracy. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-22). Vigil remembers Iranian Kurdish refugee Reza Barati. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-22). Peace and community groups join forces to sink AUKUS. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-22). No to Woodside's Burrup Hub gas expansion. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-22). Chilean Communist Party's founding celebrated. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-22). The Julian Assange 'death plots'. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-22). Corporate greed, privatisation and deregulation behind Sydney's asbestos scandal. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-22). Border paranoia breaks out in Fortress Australia. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-22). Traditional Owners take Qld gov't to court over Adani's coal mine. greenleft.org.au 
Wangan and Jagalingou Traditional Owners have filed a case against the Queensland government after it refused to suspend operations at the Adani/Bravus Carmichael coal mine, putting the Doongmabulla Springs at risk. Coral Wynter reports.
(2024-02-22). Big support for Pride Festival. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-22). Parents for Climate say Santos Barossa Gas (and shop front) is not welcome. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-22). NSW police officer charged on 2nd anniversary of Jai Wright's death. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-22). Julian Assange appeals extradition. greenleft.org.au 
Stella Assange told protesters outside the Royal Courts of Justice that the case against Julian Assange is about the public's right to know about what governments do in their name. Alex Bainbridge and Kamala Emanuel report.
(2024-02-22). 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.
(2024-02-22). Wednesday 2/21: Genocide Joe Out of San Francisco! indybay.org Alta Plaza Park | Jackson St. & Steiner St. | San Francisco, CA…
(2024-02-22). Protesters Welcome Genocide Joe To Los Angeles With Chants Of 'Genocide Supporter'. indybay.org
(2024-02-22). Saturday 2/24: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…
(2024-02-22). 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/…
(2024-02-22). Tuesday 2/27: Webinar: Update on Gaza: Health and Human Rights Consequences. indybay.org
(2024-02-22). Saturday 2/24: Community Screening of Israelism. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center West, 2414 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2024-02-22). Friday 3/8: Warheads to Windmills Book Talk. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence, 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz…
(2024-02-22). 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…
(2024-02-22). Friday 3/15: Leidesdorff Research Center – Black Miners Bar – Groundbreaking Celebration and Work Day. indybay.org Black Miners Bar – Lake Natoma | Folsom, California…
(2024-02-22). 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…
(2024-02-22). 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…
(2024-02-22). 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…
(2024-02-22). Ecogenocidio: la extinción por goteo. indybay.org
(2024-02-22). Monday 2/26: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace. indybay.org
(2024-02-22). Monday 2/19: Day of Remembrance Call to Action for a Free Palestine. indybay.org Japan Center Mall: West Entrance | San Francisco, CA…
(2024-02-22). Thursday 2/22: Telephone Town Hall with Rep. Anna Eshoo. indybay.org
(2024-02-22). Henry Kissinger, Watergate, the CIA, and the Latin American Connection. indybay.org An advance of a book coming out on the 80th anniversary of the most important trial of the 20th Century … | Changing Sides: Henry Kissinger and the Nuremberg Legacy…
(2024-02-22). 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.
(2024-02-22). 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…
(2024-02-22). Updated: "Banned books or banned author recommendations" indybay.org "Updated: Banned books or banned author recommendations"
(2024-02-22). La comunidad autoorganizada. Notas para un manifiesto comunero. indybay.org "La comunidad autoorganizada. Notas para un manifiesto comunero" | Por Miguel Mazzeo | Argentina, febrero 2024…
(2024-02-22). The great uprooting. indybay.org People's disorientation makes them controllable and manageable. The pseudo-pandemic, alleged man-made climate change, Russophobia and gender madness confirm this every day. Disoriented masses can be swayed in any direction by ideologies and media propaganda and are therefore exactly what those in power want. Uprooting people has been going on for centuries.
(2024-02-22). The Mad Covid-19 Tea Party. indybay.org Public Health Policy regarding Covid-19, is unscientific and deadly madness…
(2024-02-22). Wednesday 2/21: Webinar: Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-02-22). Israeli army instructs troops not to film 'revenge videos' amid ICJ genocide case. presstv.ir Videos shows Israeli soldiers blowing up Palestinian homes in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-02-22). 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.
(2024-02-22). 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.
(2024-02-22). Israeli siege turns Gaza's Nasser Hospital into a 'place of death'. presstv.ir UN staff members say the Israeli military operation has turned Nasser Hospital in Gaza into a "place of death."
(2024-02-22). 'Diplomatic catastrophe of century': Iran condemns US veto of Gaza resolution. presstv.ir Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Washington's "continued veto clearly makes the White House responsible for the continuation of the genocide" in Gaza.
(2024-02-22). World condemns US veto of Gaza ceasefire resolution at UNSC. presstv.ir Condemnations have poured in from world countries after the United States once again vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that demanded an immediate ceasefire in Israel's months-long genocidal war on Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2024-02-22). Arab League, OIC, and Egypt condemn US veto of Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Washington vetoed similar UN draft resolutions for a ceasefire in Gaza in October and December.
(2024-02-22). 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.
(2024-02-22). 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.
(2024-02-22). NAM denounces continuing Israeli onslaught on Gaza: Iran envoy. presstv.ir Zahra Ershadi made the remarks as she read out a statement on behalf of the NAM members at a meeting of the special committee of the United Nations Charter.
(2024-02-22). US complicit as Netanyahu 'starving children of Gaza': Senator. presstv.ir Bernie Sanders says the whole world is watching as Benjamin Netanyahu staves the children of Gaza .
(2024-02-22). Israel has traumatized all children in Gaza, Norwegian NGO says. presstv.ir The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) made that statement in a post on X.
(2024-02-22). 'Absolute victory' in Gaza not possible for Israel: Poll. presstv.ir A majority of Israelis participating in an opinion poll believe it is not possible for the Israeli regime to achieve "absolute victory" in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-02-22). Kamikaze drone attack targets illegal US base in eastern Syria: Report. presstv.ir A kamikaze drone reportedly strikes an illegal outpost housing the United States' occupation forces in eastern Syria.
(2024-02-22). Operation Al-Aqsa Storm stopped US plan to shape future of region: Hamas. presstv.ir A senior official of Hamas says Operation al-Aqsa Storm stopped the US plan to shape the region and shattered Netanyahu's dream of implementing the Zionist project.
(2024-02-22). Iran says foiled Israeli plot to disrupt life of Iranians via gas pipeline attacks. presstv.ir The attacks temporarily disrupted heat and cooking gas supplies in three provinces.
(2024-02-22). US, UK launch new strikes on Yemen's Hudaydah. presstv.ir The United States and Britain conduct fresh aerial assaults on Yemen's strategic western province of Hudaydah.
(2024-02-22). 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.
(2024-02-22). 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.
(2024-02-22). 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…
(2024-02-22). Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Madrid. presstv.ir Around 3,000 people attended the demonstration, according to the government delegation.
(2024-02-22). 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.
(2024-02-22). Explainer: Iran expands its fleet of naval catamarans with two new warships. presstv.ir The two new warships delivered to the IRGC are domestically designed and manufactured with discernible stealth contours and sophisticated materials for radar evasion.
(2024-02-22). IRGC Navy's new warships are equipped with SAM, cruise missiles: Commander. presstv.ir The two homegrown catamarans are named after two legendary Iranian military commanders known for their heroics during the imposed war in the 1980s.
(2024-02-22). Indian farmers, police exchange tear gas and firecrackers. presstv.ir Angry Indian farmers fire firecracker sky shots at the police after being tear gassed at the Shambhu border in Punjab.
(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…