palestinechronicle.com (2024-03-16). GAZA LIVE BLOG: Hamas Ceasefire Proposal Revealed | New 'Flour Massacres' | Ansarallah Strikes again – Day 161 
Israeli forces carried out new massacres against Palestinians awaiting humanitarian aid in the besieged Gaza Strip.
ids.ac.uk (2024-03-16). Israeli forces incarcerate IDS research partner without charge 
Amid the relentless brutality unleashed upon the Palestinian collective in Israel's ongoing genocide, Omar al-Khatib, a dear friend and IDS research partner, has been arrested by Israeli forces, and is now being held in 'administrative detention' – incarceration without charge or trial.
en.abna24.com (2024-03-16). Kidney failure patients face slow death amid Israel's genocide in Gaza: Euro-Med 
The Geneva-based Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor has documented at least 1,000 to 1,500 kidney failure patients in Gaza on the brink of collapse due to the lack of medical and therapeutic services.
(2024-03-16). Ramadan — The month of benevolence. muslimmirror.com Prof M. Aslam The month of 'Ramadan Fasting' has just begun. Fasting in one form or the other does exist in almost all the religions. We witness "Navaratra Fasting" for nine days among Hindus. The Christians (Catholics) do have 40 days fast but it is not mandatory, but fasting on 'Ash-Wednesday (beginning of Eastern Season …
(2024-03-16). In Gaza at Ramadan, starvation adds to death toll, despair as Israel-Hamas talks reach impasse. scmp.com With ceasefire talks stalled, fears are growing that events will 'spiral out of control' in Gaza, where deaths from malnutrition and dehydration are adding to the tens of thousands of Palestinians killed by Israel's months-long bombardment.
(2024-03-16). Hundreds attend world peace event at London Mosque, calling for immediate ceasefires and 'sustainable peace'. leftfootforward.org On March 9, the eve of the start of Ramadan, more than 1,200 people from 28 countries around the world met at the Baitul Futuh Mosque for the 2024 National Peace Symposium. | The Baital Futah Mosque in Morden, London, is the largest mosque in Western Europe and is the administrative headquarters of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the third most popular branch of Islam. | The Peace Symposium, now in its 18th year, is organised by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Attended by dignitaries, including Ambassadors of State, MPs, and academics, as well as representatives from charities and faith communities, this annua…
(2024-03-16). Somalia: ATMIS condemns attack on Hotel in Mogadishu. reliefweb.int Country: Somalia | Source: The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia | Mogadishu — The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) strongly condemns the Thursday night attack on the SYL Hotel in Mogadishu by Al Shabaab militants. | "Taking lives and causing mayhem in this Holy Month of Ramadan is abhorrent," said the African Union Special Representative for Somalia, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef. | "Our condolences go out to the bereaved families, and we wish a speedy recovery to those injured in the attacks. We commend the Somali Security Forces for their swift response in neutralising the…
(2024-03-16). Gaza: 63 Palestinians killed, 112 wounded by Israeli attacks last 24 hours. muslimnews.co.uk Gaza City, (Al Jazeera, Wafa): 63 Palestinians were killed 112 others wounded by indiscriminate bombing by Israeli forcesn in Gaza Strip the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health. This brings total Palestinians killed since 7 October to 31,553, including 13,000 children and 73,546 injured in Israeli attacks in Gaza. Medical sources reported …
(2024-03-16). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 161: Hamas Proposes New Prisoner Exchange Deal. popularresistance.org Most Palestinians are unable to reach the al- Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem for the first Friday prayers of the Holy Month of Ramadan. | "The portion of the community that is allowed is very small — people who are above the age of 55," Mustafa Barghouti, secretary general of the Palestinian National Initiative, told Al Jazeera from Ramallah, adding that even they had to go through a hard process to enter the holy site. Given that only men ages 55 and older and women aged 50 and older could be given permission to enter East Jerusalem and the al-Aqsa Mosque compound, the percentage of Palestinians who have a hope…
(2024-03-16). Ramadan — The month of benevolence. muslimmirror.com By Prof M. Aslam The month of 'Ramadan Fasting' has just begun. Fasting in one form or the other does exist in almost all the religions. We witness "Navaratra Fasting" for nine days among Hindus. The Christians (Catholics) do have 40 days fast but it is not mandatory, but fasting on 'Ash-Wednesday (beginning of Eastern …
(2024-03-16). Five Activists Arrested after Attempting to Shutdown Travis Air Force Base for Fourth Time. dissidentvoice.org In the early hours of the morning, a group of antiwar activists took on Travis Air Force Base, embarking on their fourth attempt to disrupt operations at the military installation that has directly attributed to the genocide in Gaza. The group's initial plan to block the main gate was quickly abandoned due to safety concerns …
(2024-03-16). The Genocide Democrats: watch Max Blumenthal speak at WNDC. thegrayzone.com At the Woman's National Democratic Club in Washington DC on March 7, 2024, The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal discussed the crisis within the Democratic Party as the party grassroots revolts against President Joe Biden's vehement support for Israel's rampage in the besieged Gaza Strip, where at least 30,000 have been killed to date — mostly women and children. Blumenthal pointed the finger directly at the Democratic Party establishment for crushing any and all iterations of antiwar politics, and illustrates how its …
(2024-03-16). Christians for a Free Palestine, Webinar, Sunday March 17, 8pm EST Reg: bit.ly/CFPMarchCall. fightbackbetter.com 
Register at this Join with hundreds of other Christians across the country Sunday at 8 pm. Register at bit.ly/CFPMarchCall | It is important that Christians are visible and show up to protest the ongoing genocide in Gaza. It is Christian zionism that is and has been one of the strongest and most negative forces in the attempt to establish and maintain peace in the Holy Land. It is our obligation to speak to fellow Christia…
(2024-03-16). Exposing the 10 Biggest Zionist Lies re Jewish Israeli-imposed Gaza Genocide. dissidentvoice.org The core ethos of Humanity is Kindness and Truth but this is grossly violated by genocidally racist and pathologically mendacious Apartheid Israel. Huge Zionist perversion and subversion of the West has enabled massive and false Jewish Israeli propaganda to become the dominant narrative in the West. Google Searches reveal the shocking extent of the adoption …
(2024-03-16). Australian students strike again to protest Israel's genocide in Gaza. wsws.org It does not detract from the political importance of the student strikes to note that they have become smaller. Blame for this lies with the pseudo-left organisations who, at present, form the leadership of these protests.
reuters.com (2024-03-16). World Court to hear Nicaragua-Germany dispute over Israel aid in AprilThe International Court of Justice on Friday said it would hold hearings on April 8 and 9 in Nicaragua's case against Germany for giving military aid to Israel and defunding the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA).
insidehighered.com (2024-03-16). A Growing Movement to Oppose GenocideWe're building Faculty for Justice in Palestine as a network to support people on campuses, especially the most vulnerable, write Andrew Ross and Sherene Seikaly.
dissentmagazine.org (2024-03-16). Zionism Über Alles 
The German political establishment has abandoned the belief that the Holocaust gave it a responsibility to humanity and replaced it with a responsibility to Israel alone.
democracynow.org (2024-03-16). "Anti-Zionism Is Not Antisemitism": Palestinian Prof. Shalhoub-Kevorkian on Hebrew Univ. SuspensionMy only concern, Amy, today is the safety of students, the safety of my students, Jewish and Palestinian, that are standing against genocide …
hindustantimes.com (2024-03-16). Houthis Test Missile '8 Times Faster Than Sound', Then Declare Ship Attacks Expanded To Indian OceanFollowing reports that Houthis had claimed to have tested a hypersonic missile, the group's leader made a televised statement. Abdulmalik Al Houthi announced that the Yemeni group will now start targeting Israel-linked commercial ships even in the Indian Ocean
lbc.co.uk (2024-03-16). Houthis vow 'major' expansion of attacks on shipping and claim to have new hypersonic… 
reuters.com (2024-03-16). World Court to hear Nicaragua-Germany dispute over Israel aid in AprilThe International Court of Justice on Friday said it would hold hearings on April 8 and 9 in Nicaragua's case against Germany for giving military aid to Israel and defunding the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA).
insidehighered.com (2024-03-16). A Growing Movement to Oppose GenocideWe're building Faculty for Justice in Palestine as a network to support people on campuses, especially the most vulnerable, write Andrew Ross and Sherene Seikaly.
dissentmagazine.org (2024-03-16). Zionism Über Alles The German political establishment has abandoned the belief that the Holocaust gave it a responsibility to humanity and replaced it with a responsibility to Israel alone.
english.palinfo.com (2024-03-16). Dozens of Palestinians killed, injured in a new flour massacre 
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) committed a new flour massacre against dozens of starving people while waiting for aid near the Kuwait roundabout, southeast of Gaza City, amid the ongoing genocide war and starvation campaign in the Gaza Strip. | | According to the Euro-Med Monitor, the incident has resulted in over 30 deaths and 160 injuries, some of which are critical.
democracynow.org (2024-03-16). "Anti-Zionism Is Not Antisemitism": Palestinian Prof. Shalhoub-Kevorkian on Hebrew Univ. SuspensionMy only concern, Amy, today is the safety of students, the safety of my students, Jewish and Palestinian, that are standing against genocide …
hindustantimes.com (2024-03-16). Houthis Test Missile '8 Times Faster Than Sound', Then Declare Ship Attacks Expanded To Indian OceanFollowing reports that Houthis had claimed to have tested a hypersonic missile, the group's leader made a televised statement. Abdulmalik Al Houthi announced that the Yemeni group will now start targeting Israel-linked commercial ships even in the Indian Ocean
lbc.co.uk (2024-03-16). Houthis vow 'major' expansion of attacks on shipping and claim to have new hypersonic…
(2024-03-16). Chicago Muslim, Palestinian Groups Refuse White House Meeting Due to Gaza Genocide. indybay.org CONTACT: Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director of CAIR Chicago, 202-870-0166, arehab@cair.com; Tarek Khalil (708) 369-7753; Dr. Deena Kishawi (773) 501-7094; Dr. Joehar Hamdan (708) 307-2451; Deanna Othman (773) 510-8011…
(2024-03-16). Charles Schumer's Senate speech and the US-Israeli "Final Solution" in Gaza. wsws.org The Netanyahu government is carrying out the "Final Solution of the Palestinian Problem" by means of genocide and ethnic cleansing against the population of Gaza. It has the full support of the Biden administration and both political parties in the United States.
(2024-03-16). Columbia University latest target in state-led McCarthyite campaign against anti-genocide protests. wsws.org In an intensifying attack on academic freedom, the US House Committee on Education is focusing Columbia University in New York City in its crosshairs.
(2024-03-16). Traumatised Zionist mindset exposed by new Hollywood attack on Glazer for Oscar speech. dissidentvoice.org 
Laszlo Nemes, the Hungarian director of the award-winning Holocaust film Son of Saul, joins the elite mob determined to lynch film-maker Jonathan Glazer for trying to publicly prick Hollywood's conscience at the Oscars ceremony last week and end its deafening silence in the midst of a plausible genocide in Gaza. Nemes' statement is a fascinating …
(2024-03-16). More than 100 bands, musicians boycott SXSW festival to protest US Army and military contractor sponsorships. wsws.org More than 100 music acts have withdrawn from SXSW, the largest music festival of its kind, in opposition to sponsorships by the US military and defense contractors responsible for the Gaza genocide.
middleeasteye.net (2024-03-16). War on Gaza: Torture, executions, babies left to die, sexual abuse… These are Israel's crimes Why is the same western media obsessively reheating five-month-old allegations against Hamas so reluctant to focus on Israel's current, horrifying atrocities?
(2024-03-16). The Genocide Democrats: watch Max Blumenthal speak at WNDC. thegrayzone.com At the Woman's National Democratic Club in Washington DC on March 7, 2024, The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal discussed the crisis within the Democratic Party as the party grassroots revolts against President Joe Biden's vehement support for Israel's rampage in the besieged Gaza Strip, where at least 30,000 have been killed to date — mostly women …
(2024-03-16). Five years since the Christchurch terror attack, many unanswered questions remain. wsws.org Five years after the Christchurch terror attack, which killed 51 people at two mosques, disturbing questions remain about why the fascist gunman Brenton Tarrant was not stopped from carrying out his massacre.
(2024-03-16). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 162: Israel kills 36 Palestinians in strike on Gaza home as Netanyahu approves Rafah invasion. mondoweiss.net 
An Israeli strike on a home in Nuseirat refugee camp kills 36 people as massacres continue across Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel approves plans for Rafah ground invasion despite warnings it will be "catastrophic" for over 1.4 million Palestinians.
(2024-03-16). Conquest, War, Famine, And Death Hit You Straight In The Heart. popularresistance.org On 4 March, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA) Philippe Lazzarini presented his startling report on the situation in Gaza (Palestine) to the UN General Assembly. In just 150 days, Lazzarini said, Israeli forces have killed more than 30,000 Palestinians, nearly half of them children. Those who survive continue to face Israel's attacks and are afflicted with the traumas of war. The four horsemen of the apocalypse described in the Bible's Book of Revelation — Conquest, War, Famine, and Death — are now galloping from one end of Gaza to the other.
(2024-03-16). 'We Scream, Starve, and Die Alone': Life in the Ruins of Shuja'iya. libya360.wordpress.com Mahmoud Mushtaha Israel's month-long invasion of the Gaza City neighborhood left behind a trail of devastation. Still under siege, its Palestinian residents are risking death to get their hands on a bag of flour. More than five months after Israel ordered all Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip to evacuate southward, around 300,000 remain. The…
(2024-03-16). The Heat: Israel-Hamas Conflict. america.cgtn.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with his war cabinet on Friday and approved plans for a military operation in Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah. The Israeli military said it will evacuate civilians to what it calls "humanitarian islands" in the middle of the Gaza strip. | Joining the discussion: | Bill Deere is the Director of the Washington Representative Office with UNRWA. |
(2024-03-16). Netanyahu Approves Plans for Rafah Ground Invasion. scheerpost.com 
By Kyle Anzalone / Antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved a ground assault on Rafah. At least 1.5 million Palestinians are crammed into the border city, many displaced from other regions of the besieged enclave. The White House has requested that Tel Aviv have a plan for the Palestinians before attacking. The Israeli prime minister's office …
(2024-03-16). Humanity at a Moral Crossroads. libya360.wordpress.com Derek Sayer Palestinian children survey a series of destroyed apartment buildings in the northern Gaza Strip. Photo by Shareef Sarhan/United Nations/Flickr. Benjamin Netanyahu continues to insist that Israel will fight on until "absolute victory" is achieved over Hamas. He is adamant that the IDF will invade Rafah, where one-and-a-half million "displaced" Palestinians have sought a last…
(2024-03-16). Aid wars over Gaza: Australia yet to resume funding to UNRWA. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-16). White house reacts cautiously optimistic to Hamas' new ceasefire proposal. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – At a daily news conference, White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby assessed the most recent developments in Gaza.Regarding the current cease-fire proposal from Hamas, Kirby said, "This proposal falls within the boundaries of the agreement we have been working on for the past few months."Kirby emphasized his satisfaction and his expectation for a speedy ceasefire deal, noting the presence of another group that was on its way to Qatar and the increased efforts being made for a temporary truce.The release of detainees and the immediate delivery of humanitarian goods to Gaza might…
(2024-03-16). US charity demands probe into killing of Gaza aid worker. electronicintifada.net Mousa Shawwa had just returned from distributing assistance when his family's shelter was attacked.
(2024-03-16). The first humanitarian aid ship has arrived in Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Amid continued Israeli airstrikes since October 7th, an aid vessel carrying 200 tons of vital supplies from US-based World Central Kitchen and Spanish civil society group Open Arms has reached the Gaza Strip. It is said that the evacuation process for the humanitarian cargo is presently in progress.According to local sources, the ship docked close to El-Baydar in southwest Gaza, and small boats are helping to unload the supplies so they can be brought ashore. But specific arrangements regarding the delivery of these supplies to northern Gazan communities have not yet been made public.Arriving on March…
(2024-03-16). Rising tide of ethno-religious nationalism threatens civilisation. scmp.com From the US grilling of TikTok's CEO over his nationality to Israel's intractability over the Gaza war, ethno-religious nationalism threatens to split our world into antagonistic civilisation enclaves.
(2024-03-16). Former Israeli Prime Minister TORN APART For Crap Propaganda. youtube.com
(2024-03-16). Genocidal Psychopaths Celebrate International Day To Combat Islamophobia. caitlinjohnstone.com.au They're condemning Islamophobia and denouncing hate crimes against Muslims at the exact same time as they are helping Israel create a mountain of Palestinian corpses in a genocidal onslaught whose entire premise is that Palestinians are the wrong race and the wrong religion.
(2024-03-16). Real Estate Events To Sell Stolen Palestinian Land Met With Protests. popularresistance.org "The Great Real Estate Event" has been touring the United States and Canada, exhibiting property for sale on stolen Palestinian land. Each event has been met with mass protests by Palestine solidarity activists, sometimes leading to clashes with Zionist attendees and protesters. | The events have been organized by the real estate company My Home in Israel, and sponsored by real estate firms such as the Emanuel Group, International Marketing and Promotion (IMP), and JewishPress. Events have been organized in the Canadian cities of Montreal and Toronto, and in the US in Teaneck, New Jersey, Lawrence, New York, and…
(2024-03-16). Protesters say former Israeli major general should be charged with war crimes. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-16). Palestine: Humiliation and Looting in Times of Tik Tok. libya360.wordpress.com Randy Alonso Falcón Israeli soldiers stand next to a truck full of bound and blindfolded Palestinian detainees, in Gaza. Photo: Moti Milrod, Haaretz, Like the colonial hordes of yesteryear or the imperial legions of these times, humiliation is a weapon of choice for the invading Israeli army. It is consubstantial with the racist and supremacist…
(2024-03-16). Israeli air raids kill at least 39 Palestinians across Gaza. muslimmirror.com Tehran : The latest round of Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip has killed at least 39 Palestinians across the besieged territory, Palestinian media reported on Saturday. According to Shehab news agency, Israeli artillery attacks killed 36 Palestinians in Nuseirat in central Gaza, most of whom were children and women. The Israeli attacks also killed …
(2024-03-16). Israel Prevents Medical Teams From Reaching Al-Aqsa On 1st Friday Of Muslim Holy Month. indybay.org The Israeli forces also prevented "all ambulance crews in all medical institutions in Jerusalem from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque," the society added, noting that "ambulance crews were attacked while they were heading to the mosque."
(2024-03-16). Report Exposes The Oil Giants 'Fueling Israel's War Machine'. popularresistance.org A report published Thursday shows that major fossil fuel companies such as Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, and BP are playing a key role in propelling Israel's devastating military assault on Gaza, facilitating the country's supply of energy that powers Israeli jets and tanks as they bomb and shell civilians. | The new research, conducted by Data Desk and commissioned by the advocacy group Oil Change International, examines the sources of Israeli jet fuel and crude imports in an effort to shine light on the web of countries and corporations implicated in the war on the Gaza Strip.
(2024-03-16). Israeli air raids kill at least 39 Palestinians across Gaza. muslimmirror.com Tehran : The latest round of Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip has killed at least 39 Palestinians across the besieged territory, Palestinian media reported on Saturday. According to Shehab news agency, Israeli artillery attacks killed 36 Palestinians in Nuseirat in central Gaza, most of whom were children and women. The Israeli attacks also killed …
(2024-03-16). RUSA Leader Targeted by Large Outside Zionist Hate Group for Proper Administration of Rutgers Referendum for Israel Divestment. fightbackbetter.com 
March 15, 2024 Endowment Justice Collective Statement in support of Jack Ramirez, President of the Rutgers University Student Assembly, presently…
(2024-03-16). Sweden closing Nordsteam investigation a shocking coverup -investigator. thegrayzone.com The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal interviews Swedish engineer Erik Andersson, who led the first independent investigation to the site of the Nordstream pipelines blast sites, on the Swedish government's sudden closing of the investigation into the terror attack on the eve of joining NATO. Andersson also addresses US meddling in Swedish politics, and the potential consequences …
(2024-03-16). Sweden closing Nordsteam investigation a shocking coverup -investigator. thegrayzone.com The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal interviews Swedish engineer Erik Andersson, who led the first independent investigation to the site of the Nordstream pipelines blast sites, on the Swedish government's sudden closing of the investigation into the terror attack on the eve of joining NATO. Andersson also addresses US meddling in Swedish politics, and the potential consequences of Stockholm surrendering its traditional neutrality to the anti-Russian alliance.
(2024-03-16). Palestinians have the right for armed struggle. indybay.org UNGA Resolution 3070 in 1973, reaffirms the right of people struggling from colonial domination, can use all available means, including armed struggle. China's Foreign Ministry official Ma Xinmin reminded the ICJ panel of judges on February 22, at the Hague.
(2024-03-16). Black Alliance For Peace: Haiti Behind The Headlines. popularresistance.org Haiti is in the headlines again and, as usual, the headlines on Haiti are mostly negative. They are also largely false. Haiti, they tell us, is overrun by "gang violence." Haiti is "a failed state," standing on the verge of "anarchy" and teetering on the edge of "collapse." Haiti, they tell us, can only be stabilized and saved through foreign military invasion and occupation. We have seen these stories before. We know their purpose. They serve to cover up the true origins of the "crisis" in Haiti while justifying foreign military intervention and setting up an attack on Haiti's sovereignty.
(2024-03-16). It Can Happen to You. counterpunch.org The greatest tribute the Academy Awards made to Zone of Interest was to reenact its basic premise for nearly four hours, wrapping itself in a cocoon of distraction and self-infatuation, amid the horrors taking place outside, a swirl of superficiality only briefly interrupted by the unsettling sound of Jonathan Glazer's trembling voice bringing an urgent message from the dead and dying to those who have retreated into a simulation of innocence. | To read this article, log in If you…
(2024-03-16). What the trial of Honduran ex-president revealed: Only tip of the iceberg. workers.org 
On March 8, a jury in a New York federal court found former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez guilty on all of the three counts of drug trafficking and weapons he was charged with. Hernandez, often referred to as JOH, faces a minimum of 40 years imprisonment. The verdict follows . . . |
(2024-03-16). China's Two Sessions Plenary: Outstanding Socioeconomic and GDP Performance in 2023. Most of the West is Stagnating. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-16). China's Two Sessions Plenary: Outstanding Socioeconomic and GDP Performance in 2023. Slump in EU, US. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-16). Targeting Of Gaza's Essential Workers And Infrastructure Is An Attack On All. popularresistance.org Across Gaza, public service workers face scenes of unimaginable devastation: 392 educational facilities destroyed; 132 water wells out of service; 24 hospitals knocked out with the remaining 11 only partially functional. The entire energy grid remains offline due to fuel import restrictions and the severing of external lines. Lack of electricity has forced desalination and water treatment plants to close with wastewater openly flowing in the streets. Lack of washing facilities is forcing many women to take pills to delay their menstruation.
(2024-03-16). Ukraine war: G7 threatens new sanctions if Iran sends Russia ballistic missiles. scmp.com Among the steps that have been discussed is ending national airline Iran Air's flights to Europe.
(2024-03-16). Imperialism and Anti-imperialism Collide in Ukraine (Part 6). dissidentvoice.org Why is the United States so hostile, bellicose, and determined to engage Russia in a war? Searching for clues to answer the question necessarily leads to decode how U.S. ruling circles debate and adopt anti-Russian policies. Could clinical psychology—e.g., irrational, mortal fear of the Russian power—be a factor? No. Although it could be used in …
(2024-03-16). Emmanuel Macron moves into minefield territory. uwidata.com By Odile Mojon, Paris, France After rumors of a possible "sharing" of France's nuclear strike force, Emmanuel Macron spoke at a conference on February 26 about the possibility of sending French troops (or troops from other European Union countries) to Ukraine. This statement, which provoked strong protests, was made in front of the 27 heads …
(2024-03-16). Vladimir Putin vows to punish Ukraine for attacks that mar Russia election. scmp.com The president accused Kyiv of seeking to disrupt the poll by shelling Russian territory and sending soldiers to try to pierce his country's borders.
(2024-03-16). Germany, France and Poland pledge to escalate war with Russia at Berlin summit. wsws.org The Berlin summit came as the European powers' bellicose statements threaten to unleash total war between NATO and Russia in Ukraine.
(2024-03-16). Ukraine Minister of Justice Seeks Confiscation of Russian Assets. indybay.org As the war in Ukraine continues with its daily death toll and destruction growing under a ceaseless barrage of canon fire and rocket attacks, the question of who will pay for the physical damages when the war ends, a hotly debated subject, has already been resolved in Ukraine. Presently, the World Bank estimates those damages including its patrimony and cultural assets at over $500 billion dollars and growing.
(2024-03-16). Venezuela's election in the crosshairs of new U.S. regime change scheme. liberationnews.org 
The Biden administration is gearing up for the biggest regime-change push in Venezuela since the Guaidó coup attempt.
(2024-03-16). Correspondence] Inflammation, infection, and cardiovascular risk. thelancet.com We read with interest the excellent study by Paul M Ridker and colleagues.1 The study highlights the much greater value of residual inflammation compared with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in defining risk of mortality in statin recipients. Beyond predicting cardiovascular mortality, elevated serum C-reactive protein concentration also highlights the increased risk of long-term infection mortality in the general population,2 which is important as adverse infection events were observed in clinical trials of canakinumab and colchicine for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
(2024-03-16). How to stay healthy in changing weather conditions. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The weather can be unpredictable, especially in late winter. One day it might be sunny and warm, the next day it might be freezing and snowy. How does this changing weather affect your health and well-being? And what can you do to protect yourself from getting sick? Dr. Tejal Shelat, a Mayo Clinic family medicine resident, says fluctuations in temperature can cause the body temperature to vary as well. Changes in body temperature and exposure to…
(2024-03-16). Venezuela's Defense Minister on New SOUTHCOM-Guyana's 'Partnership:' We Will Act Proportionally in Response to Any Provocation. orinocotribune.com During an event held on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the Ministry for Defense's Vice Ministry for Services, Personnel and Logistics at the Military University in Caracas, Venezuelan Minister of Defense Vladimir Padrino stated, "We will have a firm presence in our sovereign maritime space, with military deployment and acting proportionally to any provocation intended to be made." | On Friday, March 15, the senior military officer expressed such statements in response to announcements from Commander of the Southern Command of the United States General Laura Richardson. These statements were disseminated…
(2024-03-16). Materials exposure experiment outside China Space Station making progress. ecns.cn The materials exposure experiment device mounted outside the China Space Station, which has been outside the cabin since March 8, 2023, has completed one year of in-orbit experiments.
(2024-03-16). UChicago student delegation urges enhanced people-to-people ties after China visit. ecns.cn A delegation of about 30 teachers and students from the University of Chicago paid an 8-day visit to China, with their final stop in Shanghai. After getting to know the country in person, they emphasized the need to boost people-to-people ties between two counties to enhance cultural understanding.
(2024-03-16). Mayo researchers invented a new class of AI to improve cancer research and treatments. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers say that hypothesis-driven AI can offer an innovative way to use massive datasets to help discover the complex causes of diseases.
(2024-03-16). The general public has now been firmly established as guinea pigs for Big Pharma. expose-news.com Using the example of three drugs among the many that are causing growing concern, Dr. Guy Hatchard demonstrates how articles and studies raise crucial questions about the standards being applied to drug …
(2024-03-16). Some of my best enemies are feminists: on Zionist feminism. mronline.org 
Historically speaking, Zionist feminism shares key characteristics of colonial feminisms of the nineteenth century.
(2024-03-16). Saturday 3/16: March for Palestine in the St. Patrick's Day Parade with Veterans for Peace and Code Pink. indybay.org near San Francisco Civic Center – look at details of where to meet-up…
(2024-03-16). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. The link between HPV and throat cancer There are more than 100 strains of HPV, and some types of the virus can cause cancer. HPV has been linked to the rising cases of throat cancer. It is the most common HPV-associated cancer in men, and the rate of infection continues to increase. Peripheral artery system at risk…
(2024-03-16). The gates of the great continent: Palestine, China, and the war for humanity's future (Part 4). mronline.org 
Now, as in the worldwide revolutionary upsurge of the 1960s-70s, the strongest emotive and analytical connections between China's historical experience and the Palestinian resistance come through the memory of the Second Sino-Japanese War.
(2024-03-16). Opposition under pressure as Parliament returns. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-03-16). 'LONG COVID DOESN'T EXIST' scream the corporate media. Well, #LongCovidAwarenessDay proved them wrong. thecanary.co 
Friday 15 March was global Long Covid Awareness Day. In London, a campaign group brought together other activists, patients, and advocates to raise awareness of this cruel, debilitating disease. However, in tandem with this much of the corporate media chose not to support chronically ill and disabled people. Instead, they chose to promote a piece …
(2024-03-16). Understanding lucid episodes in dementia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association investigated lucid episodes in people living with later stages of dementia, providing insights into how these occurrences reveal themselves.
(2024-03-16). Ethiopia: UNHCR Operational Overview (March 2024). reliefweb.int 
Countries: Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan | Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached Map.
(2024-03-15). Seminar to delve into seed industry. ecns.cn China will accelerate the development of a modern seed industry to better ensure food security, according to the organizing committee of the 2024 China Seed Congress.
(2024-03-16). Saturday 4/6: Santa Cruz: Kite Flying for the Kids of Gaza. indybay.org Santa Cruz Main Beach…
(2024-03-16). In Gaza, there are no more 'normal-sized babies', UN official says. scmp.com Doctors are seeing small and sickly newborns, stillbirths and mums having c-sections without enough anaesthesia, the UNFPA representative for Palestine says.
(2024-03-16). Firefighters battle fire for 2 hours at actor Cara Delevingne Studio City home. albawaba.com
(2024-03-16). Tuesday 3/19: A Toxic Tour of Bayview Hunters Point by Kamillah Ealom, All Things Bayview. indybay.org us02web.zoom.us/j/86465752525?pwd=Tzh1YV… | MEETING ID: 864 6575 2525; PASS CODE: 465295 | PHONE IN: 699-900 9128…
(2024-03-16). Wednesday 3/27: Mar Monte Monthly: Abortion Care Heroes Navigating Opposition. indybay.org Virtual – Zoom…
(2024-03-16). Haiti — Mobility Tracking: Weekly update on the displacement situation in sites of the Metropolitan Area of Port-au-Prince (15 March 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Haiti | Sources: CCCM Cluster, International Organization for Migration | Please refer to the attached Infographic.
(2024-03-16). Correspondence] Al-Buluk Children's Hospital in Khartoum. thelancet.com Sudan's war broke out in April, 2023, and has had a deadly impact on children's health services. Before the start of the war, the capital Khartoum had a dozen paediatric hospitals. Only one remains: Al-Buluk Children's Hospital, a government hospital near shifting front lines.
(2024-03-16). Dr Meryl Nass: As Tedros Keeps Lying, I Have to Keep Correcting Him. expose-news.com Recently at the World Governments Summit Tedros said: "Countries set themselves a deadline to complete the agreement in time for adoption at the World Health Assembly in May of this year" Just 15 …
(2024-03-16). Correspondence] Inflammation, infection, and cardiovascular risk. thelancet.com The interesting paper of Paul M Ridker and colleagues,1 analysing more than 30‚Äà000 participants of three multinational trials who were at high risk of or who had atherosclerotic disease and who were aggressively treated with contemporary statin therapy, showed that inflammation, as determined by high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP) measurement, predicted future cardiovascular events and mortality, whereas low-density lipoprotein cholesterol did not. Hence, the data suggest that residual cardiovascular risk, when low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is controlled, is driven by inflammation.
(2024-03-16). Haiti: HaàØti – Suivi de Mouvement des Populations: Mise à jour hebdomadaire sur le déplacement dans les sites de la Zone Métropolitaine de Port-au-Prince (15 mars 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Haiti | Sources: CCCM Cluster, International Organization for Migration | Please refer to the attached Infographic.
(2024-03-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are colon and rectal cancers treated differently? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Eric Dozois and team during a surgical procedure Colorectal cancer is a term that combines both colon cancer and rectal cancers. The colon and rectum are two different parts of the lower digestive tract. These different cancers also mean different approaches to treatment that may involve the use of radiation and chemotherapy in addition to surgery. When it comes to treating cancer, experience matters, says Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon. And Mayo…
(2024-03-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is hepatitis C? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's estimated that 2 to 3 million people in the U.S. are living with the hepatitis C virus, and hundreds of thousands of them are undiagnosed. That's primarily because it tends to be asymptomatic in the initial stages until liver damage sets in decades later. A recent study coauthored by Dr. Karthik Gnanapandithan, a hospitalist at Mayo Clinic, found that nearly 40% of people with hepatitis C living in the U.S. are not even aware…
(2024-03-16). Women in Science: Q&A with Dr. Evette Radisky. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Evette Radisky, Ph.D. March 8 is International Women's Day, and it's also Women's History Month, providing an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women in science and research. Women have played a significant role in shaping Mayo Clinic's history and its future. In this Q&A, Dr. Evette Radisky, a researcher and educator at Mayo Clinic, shares her perspective on the challenges some women face in scientific careers. Dr. Radisky is a consultant in the Department of…
(2024-03-16). Pfizer's "Secret" Report on the Covid "Vaccine". Beyond Manslaughter. The Evidence is Overwhelming. The Vaccine Should Be Immediately Withdrawn Worldwide. globalresearch.ca Pfizer was fully aware that the mRNA vaccine which it is marketing Worldwide would result in a wave of mortality and morbidity. This is tantamount to a crime against humanity on the part of Big Pharma.
(2024-03-16). Councils, communities demand Labor rethink its pro-developer rezoning, housing scheme. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-16). Petition signatures to recall DA Pamela Price are to be counted manually. indybay.org Carl Chan with former Chief Armstrong before he was fired, and former DA, Nancy O'Malley, Craig Fair of the FBI, Patrick Gorman of the ATF, and others.
(2024-03-16). What should be done against the USA's imposition of a unipolar World Order after 1990? uwidata.com On the 26th and 27th of February, the Russian Federation hosted over 500 participants from more than 130 countries in Moscow to challenge Western hegemony in the Second Congress of the International Russophile Movement (MIR). UWI documents in the following days some speeches delivered in the congress. Today we publish the presentation of Ihsan Sefa. …
(2024-03-16). Leak: Apple's upcoming M4 Chip reveals at extensive AI features. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to United Daily News in Taiwan, ASE Technology received orders to package the M4 chip, marking a milestone in their partnership.Beyond production logistics, M4 processor insights have confirmed earlier speculations. As the M series' flagship chip, the Apple M4 will have the most cores.Apple has prioritized AI in this next-generation processor. Rumors suggest improved Neural Engine functionality for the M4 and A18 chips, manufactured using 3 nm technology.Apple CEO Tim Cook recently reaffirmed the company's dedication to AI, expressing optimism that this year's breakthroughs in the field could…
(2024-03-16). Palestine and Labor's hideous contradiction. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-15). Saudi Arabia sets ambitious tourism goal. ecns.cn Saudi Arabia's tourism sector is booming after a banner year when the Arab kingdom welcomed more than 140,000 Chinese travelers among 100 million tourists last year, surpassing its 2030 goal.
(2024-03-16). Analyzing the key demands of Muslims in the 2024 Election Manifesto. muslimmirror.com By Khan Mohammad Obaida "Muslims should have faith in India and the country is yours. This is what Muslims are for. The fundamental decisions about the country will remain incomplete without Muslims". These are the words from Maulana Azad's iconic speech which was given at Jama Masjid in Delhi on the occasion of Bakrid in …
(2024-03-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can collagen supplements help with aging? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Many people take collagen supplements, hoping to capture the fountain of youth. But can these products really reverse the aging process? Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, weighs in on the issue. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/kAIE9qFMUbU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Scroll through social media, and you're bound to see ads and videos promoting the…
(2024-03-16). Calcium intake and absorption: Are you getting enough? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. About 1% of the body's calcium is used for metabolic functions, such as vascular contraction and dilation, muscle function, blood clotting, heart rhythm, nerve transmission, intracellular signaling and hormone secretion. The remaining 99% is found in structural support for your bones and teeth. When calcium blood levels are low, a hormone signals that calcium be released from bones into the bloodstream. Recommended calcium intake Many people don't…
(2024-03-16). Geelong socialist councillor says councils must invest in communities, do more for the disadvantaged. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-16). UP court orders FIR against ex-SP leader Swami Prasad Maurya. muslimmirror.com Lucknow : A MP-MLA court here on Saturday ordered the Wazirganj Police Station to file an FIR against former SP politician Swami Prasad Maurya for allegedly hurting Hindu sentiments with a statement against goddess Lakshmi. Special Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Ambrish Kumar Srivastava ordered the probe against former Samajwadi Party general secretary Maurya over a …
(2024-03-16). Belarus plans to supply utility and passenger vehicles to Mongolia. eng.belta.by During the meeting, the parties discussed an entire range of bilateral relations. The main topics were trade and economic cooperation and specific cooperation projects.
(2024-03-16). Palestine: Unity of land, people and struggle. mondoweiss.net 
Today, Gaza is on the frontlines, but she is not alone. We call on all Palestinians everywhere to unite in action. Our liberation can only be achieved through a unity of struggle, built upon a unity of people and a unity of land.
(2024-03-16). Haiti: Critical supplies for children looted at the armed-group-controlled main port of Port-au-Prince. reliefweb.int Country: Haiti | Source: UN Children's Fund | The incident further burdens an already collapsing health system in Haiti | PORT-AU-PRINCE, 16th March 2024 — Early this morning, one of UNICEF's 17 containers was looted at Port-au-Prince's main port. The looted container held essential items for maternal, neonatal, and child survival, including resuscitators and related equipment, as well as critical supplies for early childhood development and education, water equipment, and others. | Armed groups breached the city's main port a week ago, severing one of the capital's last remaining lifelines for food and…
(2024-03-16). Editorial] Fitness to lead: the health of US presidents. thelancet.com On March 5, Super Tuesday, 16 states and one territory held primary elections to nominate candidates for the 2024 presidential race. As expected, the results confirmed that President Joe Biden will again compete with former President Donald Trump for the Office of President of the USA. Many of the same issues that shaped their 2020 contest persist, but one has grown so pervasive that it now infects almost every debate: the candidates' personal health. In 2018, The Lancet criticised health professionals for speculating about the results of Trump's physical examination, distracting attention from his harmful polici…
(2024-03-16). Border Insecurity Offers Security for Republicans. indybay.org WASHINGTON (03-12) — A press conference announcing a Democratic task force on border security was announced by Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) which he promised would "respect immigrants rights and values." Surrounded by eleven…
(2024-03-16). Sunday 3/17: Virtual Meeting: Christians for a Free Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-03-16). China's cyberspace regulator launches campaign to oversee AI-generated content. ecns.cn China's cyberspace regulator will conduct a special campaign to regulate content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) on the internet.
(2024-03-16). Tolstoj's Rede gegen den Krieg: ‚ÄûDu sollst nicht tà∂ten!" globalresearch.ca Alle Artikel von Global Research kà∂nnen in 51 Sprachen gelesen werden, indem Sie die Schaltflà§che Website àºbersetzen unterhalb des Namens des Autors aktivieren (nur in der Desktop-Version verfàºgbar). | Um den tà§glichen Newsletter von Global Research (ausgewà§hlte Artikel) zu erhalten,
(2024-03-16). Sunday 3/17: Transforming Grief Through Art. indybay.org West end district of Alameda – exact location will be given once you have registered.
(2024-03-16). World Report] Iranian medic suicides spark criticism of working conditions. thelancet.com The head of the Iranian Psychiatric Association has accused the Ministry of Health of withholding exact numbers of suicides. Sharmila Devi reports.
(2024-03-16). Fear and Panic Resulting from Totally Invalid Covid-19 "Confirmed Cases", Erroneous SARS-CoV-2 Mortality Data, Falsification of Death Certificates. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-16). Can We Trust the CDC Anymore? progressive.org The Centers for Disease Control's updated COVID-19 isolation guidelines seem influenced by politics rather than grounded in medical truths.
(2024-03-16). Fraudulent litigation remains at high level. ecns.cn Despite intensified supervision, the level of fraudulent litigation has remained at a high level over the past three years, the Supreme People's Procuratorate said in a recent report.
(2024-03-15). China Coast Guard announces law enforcement patrol near Kinmen. ecns.cn On Friday, the coast guard of East China's Fujian province conducted a law enforcement patrol near the waters off Kinmen, which was announced by the China Coast Guard on Friday afternoon.
(2024-03-15). Customers wary of data collected by QR codes. ecns.cn As ordering by scanning a QR code becomes increasingly widespread in the catering industry, experts are urging businesses to properly protect and use consumers' personal information.
(2024-03-16). Somalia Factsheet – Key Figures (As of 29 Feb 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Somalia | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached Infographic.
(2024-03-16). Myanmar: Market Analysis Unit: Rapid Market Assessment – Sagaing Region (Mar. 15, 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Myanmar | Source: Myanmar Information Management Unit | Please refer to the attached file. | This Rapid Market Assessment (RMA) is a suppliment to the MAU Market Price Report in South Sagaing Region. It provides township-level data on market functionality, activity, supply, and logistics. Data were collected through observation and KIIs with retailers during Feb. 21-27, 2024. Reports available at KEY FINDINGS | • Markets remained open and operational, but security was poor in Myaun…
(2024-03-16). Venezuela's Presidential Elections: Maduro Plays Hardball but Not Without Drawbacks. orinocotribune.com By Steve Ellner — Mar 7, 2024 | It is no secret that the Washington establishment is as enamored with Venezuela's presidential candidate María Corina Machado as she is with the United States. In one example, the day after the Biden administration partially lifted sanctions against Venezuela last October 17, Antony Blinken warned that the measure would be revoked if by November 30 President Maduro did not lift a government ruling prohibiting Machado from running for president. The threat was averted by an eleventh-hour announcement that Machado could appeal the prohibition to the nation's Supreme Tribunal of…
(2024-03-16). Perspectives] William James: physician of the public's soul. thelancet.com Much has been published about the American philosopher and psychologist William James (1842—1910), including multiple biographies with Robert Richardson's William James: In the Maelstrom of American Modernism among the best. It would, therefore, seem unlikely to create a new account of this astonishingly wide-ranging thinker that can genuinely claim inventiveness. And yet Emma K Sutton has written an inspired book of high originality that will challenge how readers think of James and his varied and seemingly disparate creations.
(2024-03-16). Russia approves concept of preserving traditional heritage. tvbrics.com 
The Russian Ministry of Culture will be responsible for its implementation…
(2024-03-16). A year since the AUKUS submarine announcement: Australia's transformation into a hub of militarism and war. wsws.org The nuclear-powered submarine program is just one component of a far broader militarisation aimed at preparing an aggressive US-led war against China.
(2024-03-16). Ethiopia: Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (As of 29 February 2024). reliefweb.int 
Countries: Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan | Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached Infographic.
(2024-03-16). Supreme Court agrees to hear pleas for staying CAA rules on March 19. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : The Supreme Court will hear on March 19 a clutch of pleas demanding that the rules for the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, or CAA, be stayed, and that no coercive steps be taken against persons belonging to Muslim community who have been deprived of the benefit of this law. The CAA rules were …
(2024-03-16). Regulators beef up consumer protection. ecns.cn China's market regulators have beefed up efforts to protect the rights and interests of consumers, as more than 35 million consumer complaints were effectively dealt with last year.
(2024-03-16). Antibiotics: When it's best to avoid them and 10 natural alternatives. expose-news.com Using an antibiotic should be a last resort as it could make it more difficult for you to recover from your illness. In the following, Dr. Joseph Mercola details when it's best …
(2024-03-16). Beyoncé runs the world, but country puts up a fight. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-03-15). UN human development report shows China's great progress. ecns.cn A recent human development report indicated that China has been the only country jumping from low development group to a high one since 1990, which was attributed to the country's people-centered development philosophy, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
(2024-03-16). Musk aims to revamp X interface with "AI Chatbox" to outshine competitors. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Elon Musk isn't wavering in his ambition for the X platform; plans to incorporate cutting-edge AI capabilities herald a new stage in the platform's development. The AI chatbox has not received much information from the developer community, but there is a lot of enthusiasm about its possibilities.The AI chatbox is noteworthy for using open-source code, a tactic previously used by projects led by Elon Musk. Most notably, the widespread adoption of electric vehicle technology was made possible by Tesla's decision to make its patents open-source ten years ago.Although Musk's disclosure of the algorithm cod…
(2024-03-16). Control and Censorship and Why the TikTok Ban is So Dangerous. expose-news.com Lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban TikTok if Chinese owner Bytedance doesn't sell its stake in the app. The U.S.' moves against TikTok, which are yet to be signed off by the …
(2024-03-16). Correcting the Washington Post's 11 Charts That Are Supposed to Tell Us How the Economy Changed Since Covid. cepr.net 
The Washington Post made some serious errors or omissions in its 11 charts that are supposed to tell us how Covid changed the economy. Wages Starting with its second chart, the article gives us an index of average weekly wages since 2019. The index shows a big jump in 2020, which then falls off in …
(2024-03-16). Socialist Equality Party vice presidential candidate Jerry White campaigns at Detroit area auto factories. wsws.org Stellantis and Ford workers warmly greeted SEP vice presidential candidate Jerry White and many stopped to signed to place the SEP ticket on the ballot.
(2024-03-16). Sex, liberation and the Russian Revolution. mronline.org 
My main argument is: On balance, the fledgling socialist country did more to liberate human sexuality and gender in a shorter period of time than any society since the rise of classes. Despite the serious political errors the country made, I believe those errors would have been corrected had there been the time and space for the organized voices of oppressed groups to develop and assert their rights.
(2024-03-16). Ethiopia: Refugees and Asylum-seekers (As of February 2024). reliefweb.int 
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen | Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | Context | Ethiopia is the third largest refugee hosting country inAfrica, home to over 972K refugees and asylum seekers—mainly from South Sudan, Somalia and Eritrea. Following the outbreak of armed conflict in Sudan (April 2023) , Ethiopia is receiving thousands of forcibly displaced people at several points of entry. UNHCR and the Government of Ethiopia through the Refugees and Returnee…
(2024-03-16). In the spirit of global solidarity: Workers World hails International Working Women's Day! workers.org 
This is partially based on articles published in Workers World newspaper to commemorate International Working Women's Day beginning in 2010. Newer information has been added which covers many current struggles globally and in the U.S. International Working Women's Day Coalition protest, New York City. WW PHOTO: Brenda Ryan March 8, . . . |
(2024-03-16). The Story Behind the Prison Books Movement. progressive.org Books weren't allowed in prisons in the 1970s; since then, millions have been given to incarcerated people across the country.
(2024-03-16). Judy Mundey: 'More public housing is needed now'. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-16). Wednesday 3/20: USCPR Action Phone Zap: Disrupting Campaign Events. indybay.org
(2024-03-16). China to US: Spreading Disinformation Cannot Inhibit China's Progress but Will only Discredit US. dissidentvoice.org China News Service: It's reported by Reuters that former US President Donald Trump signed a secret executive order in 2019 to authorize the Central Intelligence Agency to launch a clandestine campaign aimed at smearing China by creating a special team of operatives who acted covertly such as buying off media outlets and using bogus internet …
(2024-03-15). Payment guide seen as assisting opening-up. ecns.cn The recently released guide to further improve foreigners' payment experiences in China is not only part of the country's continued opening-up but is also conducive to the internationalization of its financial sector, said experts.
(2024-03-16). Analyzing the key demands of Muslims in the 2024 Election Manifesto. muslimmirror.com By Khan Mohammad Obaida "Muslims should have faith in India and the country is yours. This is what Muslims are for. The fundamental decisions about the country will remain incomplete without Muslims". These are the words from Maulana Azad's iconic speech which was given at Jama Masjid in Delhi on the occasion of Bakrid in …
(2024-03-16). Saturday 3/16: Free virtual screening of the feature film "The Dupes" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-03-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing respiratory illness at home. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The influenza season may have peaked, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is far from over. If you or a family member has the flu or other respiratory infection, Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says there are ways to manage most respiratory infection symptoms at home. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/KFQSgUF3FDE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 03) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…
(2024-03-16). Drilling of undersea tunnel of Guangzhou-Zhanjiang high-speed railway completes. ecns.cn Shield drilling for the Zhanjiang Bay undersea tunnel of the Guangzhou-Zhanjiang high-speed railway in Zhanjiang city, South China's Guangdong Province was completed on Friday.
(2024-03-16). Correspondence] Inflammation, infection, and cardiovascular risk. thelancet.com Elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration is considered a risk enhancer in non-diabetic individuals at intermediate risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and favours initiating moderate-intensity statin as primary prevention.1 As stated in the Article by Paul M Ridker and colleagues, the residual inflammatory risk assessed by high-sensitivity CRP on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease events in individuals receiving statin therapy had not been thoroughly investigated.
(2024-03-16). Carrier rocket for China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe arrives at launch site. ecns.cn The Long March 5 heavy-lift carrier rocket tasked with launching the Chang'e 6 lunar probe arrived in the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province on Friday, according to the China National Space Administration.
(2024-03-16). Palestinian national factions call for consensus and unity. workers.org 
The following joint statement by Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, and the Palestinian National Initiative Movement was posted by Resistance News Network on March 15, 2024. In light of the decree issued by the President of the Palestinian Authority, appointing Dr. Mohammad Mustafa to . . . |
(2024-03-16). O acesso à OTAN nà£o é benéfico para a Suécia. globalresearch.ca A Suécia tornou-se oficialmente membro da OTAN. Após quase dois anos de negociaàßàµes, o país foi admitido na alianàßa militar, passando a fazer parte do guarda-chuva de defesa ocidental. Segundo analistas pró-ocidentais, Estocolmo está agora "mais segura", mas analisando o …
(2024-03-15). Car buyers report poor performance. ecns.cn Consumers have encountered technical problems with imported luxury cars and domestically produced new energy vehicles, with some issues proving difficult to solve, highlighting the importance of consumer protection, said an industry expert.
(2024-03-16). The Substitution of María Corina Machado: Between Suspense and Taboo. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Mar 16, 2024 | The electoral schedule for this year's Venezuelan presidential elections was announced by the National Electoral Council (CNE) on March 5. The election date is set for July 28, and the submission of nominations of candidates is scheduled to take place during March 21-25. | One week before the start of the candidate registration process, there seems to be no consensus within the opposition as to who will be its candidate in the upcoming election. Suspense surrounds a sector of the opposition that does not appear to be planning ahead and instead prefers that María Corina Macha…
(2024-03-16). Colombia 2024 IFRC network country plan (MAACO002). reliefweb.int 
Countries: Colombia, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies | Please refer to the attached file. | JOINT SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS | Located in the northwest of South America, at the level of the Equator, Colombia has a diverse geography. It is home to the Andean region, the Amazon region, an extensive plain shared with Venezuela, and both Caribbean and Pacific coasts and islands. This gives the country diverse weather conditions such as its tropical climate on the coast and eastern lowlands and cooler climate in the highlands and Andes. It s…
(2024-03-16). More than 70 percent of Guatemalans work in the informal economy. plenglish.com Guatemala, Mar 16 (Prensa Latina) According to statistics from the National Statistics Institute (INE) released by the local Prensa Libre newspaper, 71.1 percent of the population is currently employed in the informal economy in Guatemala.
(2024-03-16). 8 common questions new parents ask about vitamin K. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vitamin K is a nutrient that helps blood clot or stop bleeding. Most adults get vitamin K from their food. Bacteria in the large intestines also make some vitamin K that the body can absorb. Healthcare professionals recommend all babies receive a vitamin K injection at birth to help their blood clot effectively. New parents often have questions about these preventive measures for newborns, which also may include screenings for genetic conditions and antibiotic eye ointment to…
(2024-03-16). Correspondence] Inflammation, infection, and cardiovascular risk. thelancet.com We fully agree that low-density lipoprotein and inflammation both contribute to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and generally agree with Paul M Ridker and colleagues' conclusions about the three trials analysed;1 however, we would like to highlight the following points.
(2024-03-16). Correspondence] Zoonotic disease vulnerability escalates amid Sudan's armed conflict. thelancet.com Armed conflicts disrupt veterinary services (eg, routine activities in animal hospitals and clinics and slaughterhouses), which are important in preventing zoonotic diseases.1 The conflict in Sudan started in April, 2023, and has interrupted veterinary services, creating an environment suitable for the spread of zoonotic diseases.
(2024-03-16). Thursday 3/21: Anti-Imperialist Environmentalists on Trial. indybay.org Sacramento Federal Courthouse, 501 I ST, Sacramento – courtroom 24.
(2024-03-15). China, Angola elevate bilateral ties. ecns.cn China and Angola announced the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership on Friday, as both nations agreed to a slew of measures to bolster political mutual trust and build up pragmatic cooperation.
(2024-03-16). 20] Seeking to Discredit Scholars of Ahlul Athar! [Bid'ee's -(Muhammad Hijaab) — circumstances scrutinised in light of a statement of Imam Al-Barbahaaree]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Imam Al-Barbahaaree [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: "Know that leaving the correct path occurs in two ways. Firstly, a man strays from the correct path intending nothing but good, so his error is not to be followed since it leads to …
(2024-03-16). UN Special Envoy for Yemen holds meetings in Washington DC. reliefweb.int Country: Yemen | Source: UN Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen | The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, held meetings with senior American officials in Washington DC today to discuss recent developments and explore ways to facilitate progress towards resuming an inclusive Yemeni-led political process under UN auspices and a lasting resolution of the conflict. | Grundberg met with Richard R. Verma, the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Ambassador Michele J. Sison, Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs,…
(2024-03-16). Saturday 3/16: Dinner meetup for Palestine. indybay.org Shangri-la Vegan, 4001 Linden St, Oakland, CA 94608…
(2024-03-16). Wednesday 3/27: Virtual Meeting: Local Peace Economy. indybay.org
(2024-03-16). Should Indian Muslim withdraw from demand politics? muslimmirror.com By Syed Zubair Ahmad Maulana Maududi, the eminent Islamic scholar of the 19th century, known for advocating political Islam, once advised Indian Muslims to withdraw from political rivalry for a decade post-partition to prevent polarization of Hindu masses against Muslims. He believed that political assertion by Muslims would prove counterproductive. However, following the construction and …
(2024-03-16). Unprecedented number of Syrians in need of aid after 13 years of war. reliefweb.int Country: Syrian Arab Republic | Source: World Health Organization | 16 MARCH 2024, CAIRO, EGYPT — Thirteen years of conflict have left 16.7 million people requiring humanitarian aid and 15 million people – 65% of the population — in need of health assistance in Syria. This is the largest number of people in need of humanitarian aid since the conflict began in 2011. | "There are currently more Syrians in need of aid than any other time since the war began," said Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean. "An entire generation has been born into war, knowing nothing but insecurity an…
(2024-03-16). Seminar to delve into seed industry. ecns.cn China will accelerate the development of a modern seed industry to better ensure food security, according to the organizing committee of the 2024 China Seed Congress.
(2024-03-16). China, Angola elevate bilateral ties. ecns.cn China and Angola announced the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership on Friday, as both nations agreed to a slew of measures to bolster political mutual trust and build up pragmatic cooperation.
(2024-03-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Advances in multiple myeloma treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is Myeloma Awareness Month. Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that most often occurs in people over age 45. It's the second-most common blood cancer and the most common blood cancer in Black people. Right now, there is no cure for the disease. But as Dr. Joselle Cook, a Mayo Clinic hematologist, explains, recent advances in treatment are helping people live longer. And as multiple myeloma research continues, a cure may someday be on…
(2024-03-16). Saudi Arabia sets ambitious tourism goal. ecns.cn Saudi Arabia's tourism sector is booming after a banner year when the Arab kingdom welcomed more than 140,000 Chinese travelers among 100 million tourists last year, surpassing its 2030 goal.
(2024-03-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Diet and heart disease in the Black community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiovascular disease kills more Americans than any other condition. However, African Americans are at a greater risk for heart disease and stroke than any other racial group, according to the American Heart Association. There are several contributing factors, including genetics, hypertension, obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Diet can play a key role in the development of heart disease and its risk factors. This is particularly true for Black people in the U.S., for whom traditional dishes,…
(2024-03-15). Fraudulent litigation remains at high level. ecns.cn Despite intensified supervision, the level of fraudulent litigation has remained at a high level over the past three years, the Supreme People's Procuratorate said in a recent report.
(2024-03-16). 'Big scam': Sibal demands SIT to probe electoral bonds 'quid pro quo'. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Friday described the electoral bonds scheme as a "very big scam" and demanded that a special investigation team (SIT) be set up with court-appointed officials to probe the alleged quid pro quo and wrongdoings under it. Sibal, a senior advocate who is leading the arguments for …
(2024-03-16). Monday 6/3: 2024 California Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony. indybay.org California State Capitol | Historic Civil War Grove…
(2024-03-16). Refaat Alareer lives. mondoweiss.net 
I have finally realized that the lessons Dr. Refaat taught me and the power of his words keep him alive. As long as I breathe, I will tell his stories and the endless stories of my occupied and silenced city.
(2024-03-16). Tuesday 3/19: Virtual Event: Arms Merchants – Codepink Congress Capitol Calling Party. indybay.org
(2024-03-16). Haiti: Impact de l'insécurité sur les mouvements des personnes de la capitale vers les provinces – Résultats du suivi des flux des populations et enquêtes individuelles Rapport N ∞2 (08 – 14 mars 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Haiti | Source: International Organization for Migration | Please refer to the attached file. | Contexte | Depuis le 29 février 2024, plusieurs quartiers de la Zone Métropolitaine de Port-au-Prince (ZMPP), la capitale d'HaàØti, sont ciblés par des attaques armées accrues. Près de 15 000 personnes se sont déplacées suite à ces attaques (voir le ETT 39.1). En plus de créer des déplacements à l'intérieur de la ZMPP, les attaques et l'insécurité généralisée poussent de plus en plus de personnes à quitter la capitale pour trouver refuge dans les provinces, en prenant les risques de passer par des…
(2024-03-16). FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried should get up to 50 years in prison, US prosecutors say. scmp.com The sentence is necessary for the 'historic' fraud involving more than 1 million victims and losses of more than US$10 billion, they said in a court filing.
(2024-03-16). West Berkeley Shellmound Sacred Site will be returned to the Lisjan Ohlone. indybay.org March 13, 2024, by Inés Ixierda – After years of prayers and protests, legal battles, Indigenous women led activism and organizing, education campaigns, countless outreach efforts, and with the help of thousands of supporters, the struggle to protect this sacred Ohlone landscape has prevailed.
(2024-03-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black Americans are at higher risk of chronic kidney disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chronic kidney disease is a condition where your kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and fluid from your blood. This can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke and kidney failure.The Black community faces a higher risk of chronic kidney disease. This can be due to genetics, higher rates of hypertension and diabetes, and socioeconomic issues such as access to healthcare and structural racism. Dr. Ivan Porter II, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist, says these factors create a…
(2024-03-16). Gomeroi wins appeal against Native Title Tribunal's approval of Santos gas. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-16). Obituary] Sir Michael Anthony Epstein. thelancet.com Pathologist and co-discoverer of the Epstein—Barr virus. He was born in London, UK, on May 18, 1921 and died there on Feb 6, 2024 aged 102 years.
(2024-03-16). Customers wary of data collected by QR codes. ecns.cn As ordering by scanning a QR code becomes increasingly widespread in the catering industry, experts are urging businesses to properly protect and use consumers' personal information.
(2024-03-16). Venezuela Condemns United States' Unilateral Coercive Measures Against Nicaragua. orinocotribune.com The government of Venezuela condemned the recent imposition of unilateral coercive measures by the United States against Nicaragua. | A communiqué published by the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Venezuela on Friday, March 15, stated that the unilateral coercive measures on defense matters against Nicaragua intend to "affect the capacity of the Nicaraguan State to ensure the security and stability of the nation." | It also pointed out that the sanctions represent the United States' contempt for the international law and the Charter of the United Nations. | Therefore, "Venezuela ratifies today before the world its unc…
(2024-03-15). Mainland spokesperson affirms patrols from coast guard near Kinmen legitimate. ecns.cn On Friday, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said that the law enforcement patrols conducted by the mainland's coast guard in the waters near Kinmen were a "legitimate action" to maintain order in the fishing operations in the relevant waters, emphasizing that Taiwan is part of China.
(2024-03-16). Tuesday 3/19: Jean Pfealzer, Author Of "California A Slave State" at San Francisco State University. indybay.org First Floor Library Rm 121 | San Francisco State University Library…
(2024-03-16). Correspondence] Inflammation, infection, and cardiovascular risk. thelancet.com The Article by Paul M Ridker and colleagues stated that "among patients receiving contemporary statins, inflammation assessed by high-sensitivity C-reactive protein was a stronger predictor for risk of future cardiovascular events and death than cholesterol assessed by low-density lipoprotein cholesterol".1 Triglyceride-rich lipoproteins have been implicated in proinflammatory signalling pathways, impairment of insulin sensitivity, and up-regulation of factors promoting thrombosis.2 Dysglycaemia is associated with inflammation, and both uncontrolled diabetes and renal insufficiency are associated with high cardio…
(2024-03-16). World Report] Egypt's hepatitis success story. thelancet.com Egypt has gone from having one of the world's highest rates of hepatitis C to elimination. How did it do it? Sophie Cousins reports.
(2024-03-15). Nation urged to make greater use of geothermal energy. ecns.cn China should speed up geological exploration and technological research to expand the use of geothermal resources, political advisers and industry experts said, despite the country being at the forefront of development and utilization of the low-carbon energy source worldwide.
(2024-03-16). President of Argentina Announces IMF Borrowing Plan. orinocotribune.com The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, revealed that he is working on the formation of a credit pool totaling $15 billion to accelerate the process of elimination of exchange controls and currency competition. | "A new agreement with the IMF is being negotiated. If the conditions are satisfactory we could move forward," Milei announced on Friday, March 15, in a radio interview. "What we have done in our administration put us in an unbeatable situation because we lowered 11 deficit points, of which five correspond to the Treasury and six to the BCRA." | The Argentinian head of state admitted that negotiations w…
(2024-03-15). Russia begins voting to pick next president. ecns.cn Russians headed to the polls on Friday for a three-day presidential election to select their next leader for a six-year term.
(2024-03-16). Russia's Kursk invites Belarusian manufacturers to join motor fleet upgrade program. eng.belta.by Kursk invites our Belarusian companies MAZ, MTZ and AMKODOR that specialize in the utility and road segment to hold a presentation in Kursk Oblast and start supplying their goods, Ambassador Dmitry Krutoi said.
(2024-03-16). Letters to the Canary: some home truths about the Daily Mail, the BBC, and what's going on in Dudley? thecanary.co The Canary is excited to share the latest edition of our letters page. This is where we publish people's responses to the news and politics, or anything else they want to get off their chest. We've now opened the letters page up so anyone can submit a contribution. As always, if you'd like to subscribe to the Canary — …
(2024-03-16). Political instability continues as Pakistan cobbles together a pro-austerity minority government. wsws.org Widely viewed as illegitimate, Pakistan's new military-orchestrated minority government is tasked with implementing another round of savage austerity measures, ensuring it will rapidly come into headlong conflict with the country's impoverished masses.
(2024-03-16). Siding with Spotify: The European Commission Fines Apple. dissidentvoice.org It will come as little surprise that colossal Apple has been favouring its own music streaming service in snuffing and stuffing competitors. The company, it has been alleged, has prevented app developers from informing users of less expensive methods to purchase subscriptions outside the scope of Apple's own services. Its cosmos was all. Central to …
(2024-03-16). Welsh singer-songwriter Charlotte Church receives death threats for defending Palestinians in Gaza. wsws.org Church and her family have been threatened by Zionists and fascists for her participation in events supporting the Palestinian people.
(2024-03-16). US lawmakers want a TikTok sale or ban, but China's ByteDance won't give up without a fight. scmp.com Caught between demands from Washington and Beijing, ByteDance has chosen the route of resistance in the US.
(2024-03-16). Sunday 3/24: Webinar: Health Crisis in Gaza. indybay.org
(2024-03-15). New undersea tunnel sets record. ecns.cn An undersea tunnel of a high-speed railway was completed in South China on Friday, setting a new record in the construction of high-speed railway tunnels in China.
(2024-03-16). IDF disinvited from mental health conference. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-15). Materials exposure experiment outside China Space Station making progress. ecns.cn The materials exposure experiment device mounted outside the China Space Station, which has been outside the cabin since March 8, 2023, has completed one year of in-orbit experiments.
(2024-03-16). CSRC releases guidelines to safeguard investors. ecns.cn The China Securities Regulatory Commission has released four sets of guidelines on Friday to strengthen market supervision, aimed at effectively enhancing the quality of listed companies and safeguarding investor interests.
(2024-03-16). Freedom of Speech in the U.S. is not worthy of the name: report. ecns.cn
(2024-03-16). Poll 2024- View from South India- Congress to get 74 — BJP 30 seats. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba South India comprises 5 states with Tamil Nadu having 39 seats, Kerala 20 seats Karnataka 28, Telengana 27 seats, and Andhra Pradesh 25 seats. The total seats from South India are 139 seats out of the 543 seats of the Lok Sabha. This executive summary of this write-up is the News18 …
(2024-03-16). Nigeria: Cycle 18 Sentinel Surveillance Alert Report March 2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: Nigeria | Source: UN Children's Fund | Please refer to the attached file. | Demography & Sampling | The Community Sentinel Surveillance was meticulously designed as a sample-census approach, employing a methodology where 10 communities or settlements were chosen per ward. Within each cycle, data collection involved visits to 5 communities or settlements per ward across all 23 accessible Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno State., | This comprehensive approach resulted in data collection from 5 settlements within each of the 139 accessible wards, encompassing the entire spectrum of the 23 accessi…
(2024-03-16). 2024 Lok Sabha elections to be held in 7 phases from April 19, results on June 4. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : India will vote in seven phases for the Lok Sabha elections and the counting of votes will be held on June 4, the Election Commission of India announced on Saturday. Polling will be held on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1, informed Chief …
(2024-03-16). Civilians Held Under Terrorist Rule in Idlib Demand Their Freedom. libya360.wordpress.com Steven Sahiounie Thousands of civilians living under terrorist occupation in Idlib have taken to the streets to demand the fall of the government on Friday. No, not the Syrian government in Damascus, but the Idlib government ruled by Abu Mohamed al-Julani, and his terrorist group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). On March 9, 1,500 Uyghurs strapped…
(2024-03-16). Haiti: Populations flow monitoring – Impact of insecurity on movements of populations from the capital to provinces – Results from populations' flow monitoring and individual surveys Report #2 (08 – 14 March 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Haiti | Source: International Organization for Migration | Please refer to the attached file. | Context | Since 29 February 2024, several neighborhoods in the Metropolitan Area of Port-au-Prince (MAPAP), the capital | of Haiti, have been targeted by increased armed attacks. Nearly 15,000 people were displaced following these | attacks (see ETT 39.1). In addition to creating displacement within the MAPAP, attacks and generalized | insecurity are pushing more and more people to leave the capital to find refuge in provinces, taking the risks of | passing through gangs-controlled routes. In order to mo…
(2024-03-15). Palestinians seek unity with appointment of new PM. ecns.cn The Palestinian Authority's appointment of a new prime minister amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza serves to project a semblance of unity, aiming to garner legitimacy and mitigate the ongoing conflict, experts said.
(2024-03-16). Key takeaways from Belarus-Mongolia government negotiations. eng.belta.by During his official visit to Mongolia, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik held talks with Deputy Prime Minister Sainbuyan Amarsaikhan. The parties outlined promising projects and discussed ways to implement them.
(2024-03-16). Priming, predictive programming and Hollywood. expose-news.com Throughout history, images and stories have played a crucial role in obtaining long-term control or influence over societies and cultures. The enchanting and captivating qualities of storytelling and mythmaking through fables, poetry …
(2024-03-16). New undersea tunnel sets record. ecns.cn An undersea tunnel of a high-speed railway was completed in South China on Friday, setting a new record in the construction of high-speed railway tunnels in China.
(2024-03-16). Nazi thugs putting the boot in. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-03-16). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: Tamil Nadu Primary Cooperative Bank employees demand higher wages: Bangladeshi garment workers violently attacked by police in Gazipur; Qantas pilots in Western Australia strike again for pay rise; New Zealand nurses protest over payment delays.
(2024-03-16). Action against misinformation, zero tolerance for hate speeches: Know everything CEC warned about. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : The Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar while announcing the 2024 general election schedule for 543 Lok Sabha seats today addressed concerns about hate speeches and misinformation on social media platforms. The Chief Election Commissioner issued a stern warning, urging political parties to ensure responsible behaviour on social media by verifying information before …
(2024-03-16). Mayo Clinic Platform launches Solutions Studio. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Program accelerates digital health solutions, enables innovation to improve patient care ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform launches Solutions Studio, a new program that accelerates the development, validation and deployment of digital health solutions and integrates them into healthcare workflows. The Solutions Studio program will alleviate the high costs and complexities that digital health companies face in the commercialization process and will streamline the adoption of solutions in hospitals. Solutions Studio makes digital health innovation…
(2024-03-15). Carrier rocket for China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe arrives at launch site. ecns.cn The Long March 5 heavy-lift carrier rocket tasked with launching the Chang'e 6 lunar probe arrived in the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province on Friday, according to the China National Space Administration.
(2024-03-16). Mozambique: Protection Working Group: Protection Update # 2: Forced Displacement Erati District, Nampula (16 March 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Mozambique | Sources: Protection Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached file. | CONTEXT | Erati is one of the twenty-three districts found in Nampula Province and is bordered by Chiure District of Cabo Delgado Province. The district is divided into six administrative posts, several localities, and villages. Namapa is the district center and a market area for the population of Erati and nearby villages of Chiure district of Cabo Delgado. According to different sources, NSAG continued its active attacks on the villages and civilian population from 18 to 25 February.
(2024-03-16). Monday 3/25: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace. indybay.org
(2024-03-15). UChicago student delegation urges enhanced people-to-people ties after China visit. ecns.cn A delegation of about 30 teachers and students from the University of Chicago paid an 8-day visit to China, with their final stop in Shanghai. After getting to know the country in person, they emphasized the need to boost people-to-people ties between two counties to enhance cultural understanding.
(2024-03-16). Von der Dunkelheit zum Licht. Der àúberlebenswille der Menschheit ist ein Geschenk der Evolution. globalresearch.ca Alle Artikel von Global Research kà∂nnen in 51 Sprachen gelesen werden, indem Sie die Schaltflà§che Website àºbersetzen unterhalb des Namens des Autors aktivieren. | Um den tà§glichen Newsletter von Global Research (ausgewà§hlte Artikel) zu erhalten, Klicken Sie …
(2024-03-16). Ex-VP Mike Pence declines to endorse Donald Trump for US president. scmp.com Trump had tried to pressure Pence to help him overturn his 2020 election defeat to Biden, attacking him on social media when he wouldn't go along with the plan.
(2024-03-16). Cuba to host important regional tourism meeting. plenglish.com Havana, Mar 16 (Prensa Latina) The Regional Director for the Americas of United Nations Tourism, Gustavo Santos, said that Cuba's Varadero beach will host an important event in the travel sector.
(2024-03-16). Regulator boosts market supervision. ecns.cn An undersea tunnel of a high-speed railway was completed in South China on Friday, setting a new record in the construction of high-speed railway tunnels in China.
(2024-03-16). Beale AFB Shut Down in Solidarity with Palestinian Resistance. indybay.org This morning NorCal Anti-War Action caused the biggest disruption at Beale AFB in almost a decade, by blockading several entrances into the base in solidarity with Palestinian resistance.
(2024-03-16). Hubei lab creates new chip for optical signals. ecns.cn Researchers at the JFS Laboratory in Wuhan, Hubei province, have developed an advanced chip that enables cost-effective production and technical solutions in the manufacture of high-performance photonic devices.
(2024-03-16). Capitalism's New Age of Plagues (Part 2). mronline.org 
Relentless evolution creates 'resilient, dangerous foes' in the Anthropocene.
(2024-03-16). Fashion on Fifth: Spring trend predictions? Groundbreaking. newschoolfreepress.com This week's Fashion on Fifth is something that Miranda Priestly will either love or hate. Rather than focusing on the traditional florals (groundbreaking, I know), I wanted to dive into what New School students think will be trending this spring. Trends can be a finicky thing, especially in an industry that's gradually working its way towards being more environmentally-conscious and sustainable. But if we're all being honest with ourselves, it's hard not to notice patterns in what we're seeing both on the streets and on the runway.
(2024-03-16). Northeast Nigeria Humanitarian Response: Health Sector Bulletin – January 2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: Nigeria | Sources: Government of Nigeria, Health Cluster, World Health Organization | Please refer to the attached file. | Highlights | The efforts of the government and partners are ongoing to increase access to health services and reduce the prevalence of epidemic-prone and vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks, while the increasing number of affected people by improvised explosive devices has been a concern of the health sectors in Borno State, though there are ongoing relocations of the IDPs. In addition, over thousands of people fled their homes following the attack on a village in Hong LGA in…
(2024-03-16). Payment guide seen as assisting opening-up. ecns.cn The recently released guide to further improve foreigners' payment experiences in China is not only part of the country's continued opening-up but is also conducive to the internationalization of its financial sector, said experts.
(2024-03-15). Regulators beef up consumer protection. ecns.cn China's market regulators have beefed up efforts to protect the rights and interests of consumers, as more than 35 million consumer complaints were effectively dealt with last year.
(2024-03-16). Correspondence] Inflammation, infection, and cardiovascular risk. thelancet.com In their analysis of three multinational trials, Paul M Ridker and colleagues1 provided important information on the key contribution of inflammation to the development of cardiovascular events in high-risk patients receiving statin therapy as primary or secondary prevention. On the basis of their findings, they suggested adding an anti-inflammatory agent such as colchicine to lipid-lowering medicines in patients presenting elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein blood concentrations.
(2024-03-16). China Coast Guard announces law enforcement patrol near Kinmen. ecns.cn On Friday, the coast guard of East China's Fujian province conducted a law enforcement patrol near the waters off Kinmen, which was announced by the China Coast Guard on Friday afternoon.
(2024-03-16). Car buyers report poor performance. ecns.cn Consumers have encountered technical problems with imported luxury cars and domestically produced new energy vehicles, with some issues proving difficult to solve, highlighting the importance of consumer protection, said an industry expert.
(2024-03-16). Genomics study enrolls 100,000 participants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine has achieved a milestone, finishing study recruitment after enrolling more than 100,000 participants in a pioneering genomics study nearly a year and a half ahead of schedule.
(2024-03-16). Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce nesting at LA home. albawaba.com As Taylor Swift's Eras Tour takes a brief intermission, the pop icon and her beau, NFL star Travis Kelce, have traded the limelight for the comfort of their Los Angeles home.This period, affectionately dubbed their 'nesting' era, is marked by a collective pause from their bustling careers, offering a rare opportunity for rest, recuperation, and cherished moments together.The couple, both 34, are reportedly savoring this downtime, focusing on "rest and recuperation and relaxing at home and having low-key and chill time together," according to a source close to them. Their days are filled with movie nights in Swift…
(2024-03-16). Charging Canada's genocidaires. mronline.org 
Dozens, possibly two hundred, Canadians are currently subjugating Palestinians in the West Bank and slaughtering them in Gaza.
(2024-03-16). February 2024 Northeast Nigeria Nutrition Sector Coordination Meeting Minutes. reliefweb.int 
Country: Nigeria | Sources: Nutrition Cluster, UN Children's Fund | Please refer to the attached file. | Date: Tuesday, 27th February 2024; Time: 10: 00 AM — 12: 00 PM | Location: Public Health EOC Conference Hall, Eye Hospital, Maiduguri (In-person) and Virtual (MS Teams) | Chair: Ms. Fati Ali, Director Primary Health Care, Borno SPHCDB; Co-chair: Abba Sadiq Usman, Nutrition Sector CoCoordinator, ACF | Agenda: | Topic | Opening Remarks | Review of Action Points from January Coordination Meeting | BAY States Nutrition Situation & Response | SMART Survey Reports | Key Partner Programmatic Updates | Nutri…
(2024-03-16). Sunday 3/17: Virtual event: Discussion about Gaza with Jane Frere, Scottish Palestine activist. indybay.org
(2024-03-16). Mainland spokesperson affirms patrols from coast guard near Kinmen legitimate. ecns.cn On Friday, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said that the law enforcement patrols conducted by the mainland's coast guard in the waters near Kinmen were a "legitimate action" to maintain order in the fishing operations in the relevant waters, emphasizing that Taiwan is part of China.
(2024-03-16). Multiple myeloma: Its evolution, treatment and the quest to catch it early. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month. Multiple myeloma is a cancer of a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell in the bone marrow. When multiple myeloma develops in the bone marrow, cancerous plasma cells multiply, crowding out healthy cells. "Over time, people develop abnormalities or mutations in their plasma cells. Those mutations cause plasma cells to become cancerous," says Joselle Cook, M.B.B.S., a Mayo Clinic hematologist specializing in multiple myeloma and other…
(2024-03-16). Palestinians seek unity with appointment of new PM. ecns.cn The Palestinian Authority's appointment of a new prime minister amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza serves to project a semblance of unity, aiming to garner legitimacy and mitigate the ongoing conflict, experts said.
(2024-03-16). Venezuela's Defense Minister on New SOUTHCOM-Guyana 'Partnership:' We Will Act Proportionally in Response to Any Provocation. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Minister of Defense Vladimir Padrino López stated that Venezuela will act "proportionally" in response to the US Southern Command-Guyana partnership in the Caribbean. "We will have a firm presence in our sovereign maritime space, with military deployment and acting proportionally to any provocation intended to be made," he said on Friday, March 15, during an event held on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the Ministry for Defense's Vice Ministry for Services, Personnel and Logistics at the Military University in Caracas. | Minister Padrino López made this statement in response to statements made…
(2024-03-16). 19] Seeking to Discredit Scholars of Ahlul Athar! [O Bid'ee Muhammad Hijaab! No kind words for one who does not honour an upright Scholar]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Ibn Asaakir said: Al-Abdariy was the Shaikh with the most memorisation I have ever met and he was a jurist. It was reported that he entered Damascus during the lifetime of Abul-Qasim Bin Abee Al-Ala, and I heard him when Imam Malik was …
(2024-03-16). UN human development report shows China's great progress. ecns.cn A recent human development report indicated that China has been the only country jumping from low development group to a high one since 1990, which was attributed to the country's people-centered development philosophy, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
(2024-03-16). Xi holds talks with Angolan president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Angola Joao Lourenco, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Friday.
(2024-03-16). Nation urged to make greater use of geothermal energy. ecns.cn China should speed up geological exploration and technological research to expand the use of geothermal resources, political advisers and industry experts said, despite the country being at the forefront of development and utilization of the low-carbon energy source worldwide.
(2024-03-15). Regulator boosts market supervision. ecns.cn An undersea tunnel of a high-speed railway was completed in South China on Friday, setting a new record in the construction of high-speed railway tunnels in China.
(2024-03-16). Niger Denounces Defense Pact with the US. libya360.wordpress.com Niger has denounced "with immediate effect" a defense pact that allows Washington to operate its $100 million drone base Authorities in Niamey have decided to revoke the agreement with the US which allowed American military personnel and Pentagon's civilian contractors to operate in the West African state, a spokesman for…
(2024-03-16). Boeing tells airlines to check 787 cockpit switches after Latam plane plunge. scmp.com The company urged airlines operating 787 Dreamliners to inspect flight deck switches after a sudden mid-air dive by a Latam plane left dozens injured.
(2024-03-16). Boeing whistleblower, found dead last week, told family friend, "If anything happens to me, it's not suicide." wsws.org Barnett was discovered dead last Saturday after failing to appear for a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the aerospace giant.
(2024-03-16). Italy: IFRC and SOS MEDITERRANEE urgently call for a closer port of safety for survivors of Mediterranean tragedies. reliefweb.int Countries: Italy, Libya, World | Sources: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies, SOS Méditerranée | Marseille, Berlin, Milano, Budapest, Geneva: 16 March 2024 | Two days after more than 60 people died on a raft in the Central Mediterranean, survivors from other rescues this week remain in limbo, far from an approved port of safety. | The teams onboard Ocean Viking, – a vessel chartered by SOS MEDITERRANEE and in partnership with the IFRC – operated four separate missions within a 48-hour period this week, rescuing 361 men, women, and children from perilous conditions at sea. | One of…
(2024-03-16). Aromatherapy use and safety: What to know about essential oils during pregnancy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org People often have questions about using essential oils before, during and after pregnancy. These natural oils are distilled from plants or other sources and retain their characteristic fragrance. Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils, but research on its effectiveness is limited. Some studies have shown that aromatherapy may relieve anxiety and depression. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn't regulate essential oils used for aromatherapy, but they have been shown to be safe when…
(2024-03-16). The Bitter Women's Day in Afghanistan. orinocotribune.com By Edu Montesanti — Mar 14, 2024 | Much likely, the bitterest date lived by Afghan women in history. A fact considered by most of them across the Central-Asian country, invaded by the US in 2001: a 20-year occupation that promised to "liberate" the women. Last March 8, there was nothing to celebrate in Afghanistan. | The Taliban retook control of Afghanistan in 2021 as the US and NATO withdrew from the country, an occupation concluded on August 30 of that year. Since then, the armed group has banned women from taking part in public life with heavy repression, even preventing women's and girls' access to educ…
(2024-03-16). Correspondence] Inflammation, infection, and cardiovascular risk — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We wholeheartedly agree with Timo E Strandberg and colleagues that LDL cholesterol is the most important target for atherosclerosis prevention, and we fully endorse evolving guidelines worldwide that seek ever lower concentrations of on-treatment LDL targets. We respectfully disagree, however, that the addition of anti-inflammatory therapy to lipid-lowering treatment is too little, too late. The absolute and relative risk reductions observed in trials of IL-1b inhibition1 and of colchicine2,3 are at least as large in magnitude as risk reductions associated with adjunctive lipid-lowering agents among patients alre…
(2024-03-16). Russia begins voting to pick next president. ecns.cn Russians headed to the polls on Friday for a three-day presidential election to select their next leader for a six-year term.
(2024-03-16). Studying cells and gels to regenerate spinal disks. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Maria Astudillo Potes' life changed instantly when her grandfather fractured his back and suffered paralysis. Traversing through this difficult time, she determined to turn tragedy into personal triumph for her immigrant family. She now aspires to become a neurosurgeon-scientist who researches and develops new biotherapeutics for spinal disk injuries. The native of Ecuador moved to the U.S. as a high school student with a dream of becoming a physician-scientist. During college, she learned about regenerative…
(2024-03-16). Ethiopia: Refugees population by location (As of February 2024). reliefweb.int 
Countries: Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan | Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached Map.
(2024-03-16). Thousands still in mourning for beloved Mother Cecilia Gentili. workers.org 
New York City Cecilia Gentili, an iconic, legendary leader of the sex worker, transgender, gender non-conforming and immigrant communities, passed away tragically on Feb. 6 at the age of 52. The following night, over 1,000 people gathered at Judson Memorial Church in New York City for a spirited, moving, tearful . . . |
(2024-03-16). Transforming Transplant Initiative aspires to save lives through bioengineering. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic is taking steps to bolster the medical marvel of transplantation while addressing the confounding problem of a critical shortage of donor organs. It created the Transforming Transplant Initiative with a bold goal of providing organ transplants for everyone who needs one. Another objective is to eliminate the waitlist that has grown to more than 100,000 people in the U.S. "My vision is to not just help one patient, but help the thousands who…
(2024-03-16). Correspondence] Inflammation, infection, and cardiovascular risk. thelancet.com Paul M Ridker and colleagues1 seem to imply that C-reactive protein (CRP) is a marker of coronary inflammation and that inflammation-inhibiting therapies might be needed to further reduce atherosclerotic risk. Several associations are made in this conclusion that are left unsubstantiated.
(2024-03-16). Australia vuelve a contribuir con fondos a la Unrwa para Gaza. telesurtv.net El Gobierno australiano indicó que está ultimando un acuerdo de financiación actualizado con la Unrwa.
(2024-03-16). ONGs chegam a Gaza depois das bombas. globalresearch.ca "Biden e Netanyahu em desacordo sobre Gaza" — é a manchete do New York Times. Biden nà£o questiona que "Netanyahu tem o direito de defender Israel", mas diz que ele "deve prestar mais atenàßà£o à s vidas inocentes perdidas em resultado …
(2024-03-16). Régimen sionista asesina a 149 palestinos en la última jornada. telesurtv.net Las autoridades sanitarias locales confirmaron que el número de palestinos asesinados por el asedio israelí desde el 7 de octubre ha aumentado a 31.490.
(2024-03-16). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Organizaciones de DD.HH. han realizado varios llamados a un alto al fuego inmediato ante la grave situación que se vive en los territorios palestinos.
(2024-03-16). Cesan en Uruguay alerta naranja por lluvias y tormentas. telesurtv.net El ente meteorológico de Uruguay detalló que aún puede registrarse lluvia abundante, caída de granizo, intensa actividad eléctrica y vientos muy fuertes.
(2024-03-16). Concluye la final de Cuba de Havana Club Cocktail Maestros (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 mar (RHC) El certamen Havana Club Cocktail Maestro concluyó este viernes la final de Cuba y los ganadores podrán participar en la lid global que reafirma al país como anfitrión indiscutible de la coctelería internacional.
(2024-03-16). Participación electoral en Rusia llega al 30% en primer día. telesurtv.net Uno de los electores que ejerció el derecho al voto fue el actual presidente y candidato, Vladimir Putin, quien lo hizo en línea, desde su oficina.
(2024-03-16). Lluvias dejan 52 muertos y 51.668 familias afectadas en Bolivia. telesurtv.net El ministro de Defensa destacó la atención que reciben las víctimas de 133 municipios afectados por parte del Gobierno nacional.
(2024-03-16). Condenan por espionaje a cercano de exasesor de Lacalle Pou. telesurtv.net Así sucedió luego de que Marcelo Acuña alcanzara un acuerdo abreviado con la Fiscalía para la reducción de su pena por el delito de cohecho en calidad de coautor.
(2024-03-16). Sindicatos de pilotos argentinos convocan a paro. telesurtv.net Ls gremios indicaron que el atraso salaria ya supera el 83 por ciento.
(2024-03-16). Manuel Marrero presidió análisis de la situación demográfica en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 mar (RHC) Indicadores preocupantes como la baja tasa de natalidad, envejecimiento de la población, crecimiento de la migración interna, el decrecimiento natural de la población, fueron temas abordados en el último encuentro de la Comisión Gubernamental para abordar la dinámica demográfica, que preside Manuel Marrero Cruz, Primer Ministro de Cuba.
(2024-03-16). ONU advierte sobre posible hambruna en Sudán. telesurtv.net Desde la ONU ya ha existido denuncias sobre el trato que reciben algunas personas en necesidad especial, sobre todo en Sudán.
(2024-03-16). Presidente de Brasil advierte que la democracia en el mundo corre peligro por el fascismo. telesurtv.net Lula ejemplificó que la derecha pone en riesgo la democracia con figuras como el expresidente Jair Bolsonaro y el dignatario argentino, Javier Milei.
(2024-03-16). Presidente de Cuba se solidariza con situación de Haití. telesurtv.net Miguel Díaz- Canel Bermúdez aseguró que Haití, "como lo ha demostrado la historia, siempre podrá contar con Cuba".
(2024-03-16). Allanan casa de director de Policía de Investigaciones de Chile. telesurtv.net La medida se produce en el marco de la investigación del caso "Audio", que involucra a un polémico abogado, presunto cabecilla de una red de corrupción de élite en Chile.
(2024-03-16). España: afirman que muertes por Covid-19 pudieron evitarse en 2020. telesurtv.net En el documento emitido se denuncia la existencia de protocolos de la Comunidad de Madrid que impedían la derivación de residentes enfermos a los hospitales.
(2024-03-16). Presidente de Colombia participa en minga indígena en Cali. telesurtv.net El mandatario afirmó que "si la Primera Línea del Cambio es el pueblo, Colombia cambia".
(2024-03-16). Brasil: Exoficiales afirman que Jair Bolsonaro instó a golpe de Estado. telesurtv.net Jair Bolsonaro consultó al exasesor general del Estado brasileño, Bruno Bianco, "si había algo que se pudiera hacer contra el resultado de las elecciones de 2022".
(2024-03-16). Renuncia jefe de policía chilena investigado por corrupción. telesurtv.net Se conoció que el ahora exdirector de la Policía de Investigaciones de Chile será acusado por infracciones a la entrega de información reservada.
(2024-03-16). Presidente Petro propone una Asamblea Nacional Constituyente. telesurtv.net Según Gustavo Petro, su gestión ha sido impedida de realizar los cambios y transformaciones que necesita el país.
(2024-03-16). A Gaza dopo le Bombe Arrivano le ONG. globalresearch.ca "Biden e Netanyahu in disaccordo su Gaza" — titola il New York Times. Biden non mette in dubbio che "Netanyahu ha il diritto di difendere Israele", ma dice che "deve prestare maggiore attenzione alle vite innocenti perse come conseguenza delle …
(2024-03-16). Bombe e Aiuti Umanitari Dagli Usa su Gaza. globalresearch.ca Il presidente Biden ha affettuosamente accolto Giorgia Meloni alla Casa Bianca e, dopo averla ringraziata per "l'incrollabile sostegno dell'Italia all'Ucraina", ha parlato con lei della situazione a Gaza, dove "la perdita di vite umane è straziante". Ha quindi dichiarato che, …
(2024-03-16). Presidencia de Palestina pide cese a la ofensiva militar en Rafah. telesurtv.net Las autoridades palestinas están preocupadas por una posible ofensiva militar sionista en la ya asediada Gaza.
(2024-03-16). Ataques israelíes dejan más de 40 muertos en el centro de Gaza. telesurtv.net También se reportó la muerte de cinco civiles y decenas de heridos en una agresión israelí en el barrio de Tuffah, en el noreste de la ciudad de Gaza.
(2024-03-16). Vicepresidente Valdés Mesa recorrió hospital dermatológico en La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 mar (RHC) Salvador Valdés Mesa, Vicepresidente de la República, realizó una visita de trabajo este viernes al hospital dermatólogico Dr. Guillermo Fernández Hernández en esta capital.
(2024-03-16). Venezuela condena medidas injerencistas de EE.UU. contra Nicaragua. telesurtv.net El texto tilda esta ofensiva como una muestra más de soberbia imperialista.
(2024-03-16). Unrwa: hay casi 23 millones de toneladas de escombros en Gaza. telesurtv.net Unrwa "casas, escuelas, clínicas y otras infraestructuras civiles se han visto afectadas".
(2024-03-16). Inician en República Dominicana trabajos para Juegos Centroamericanos. telesurtv.net Los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe, Santo Domingo estan programados para los días 24 de julio al 8 de agosto.
(2024-03-16). Venezuela y Trinidad y Tobago lanzan estudio para producir gas. telesurtv.net "Seguimos fortaleciendo nuestro sólido vínculo energético con Trinidad y Tobago", afirmó Pedro Rafael Tellechea.
(2024-03-16). Netanyahu aprueba asalto final sionista sobre Rafah. telesurtv.net Entretanto, durante un discurso en la Academia de Policía el presidente Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reiteró la advertencia de Egipto sobre el peligro de invadir Rafah, en la frontera con Egipto.
(2024-03-16). Tornados dejan tres fallecidos en región central de EE.UU. telesurtv.net La zona más afectada por los tornados fue la localidad de Indian Lake, en el condado Logan, estado de Ohio, donde se registraron los fallecidos.
(2024-03-16). Reportan ataque de narcos armados a helicóptero militar en Ecuador. telesurtv.net La aeronave recibió nueve impactos de bala mientras sobrevolaba un laboratorio de procesamiento de drogas al norte del país.
(2024-03-16). Trying to understand the genocidal drift of Israeli society! cadtm.org
(2024-03-16). In Bangladesh, globalization results in hardship for women workers. cadtm.org
(2024-03-16). Women, especially some of them, are the first victims of wars, the Far-Right and the international financial system. All on strike and long live intersectional feminist struggles! cadtm.org
(2024-03-16). Pakistan: Squeezed between IMF programmes and political repression, young people are leaving the country. cadtm.org
(2024-03-16). The World Bank and the Philippines. cadtm.org
(2024-03-16). Portugal: swinging right? cadtm.org
(2024-03-16). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org
(2024-03-16). Feminist Movements In Pakistan: Challenges and Struggles. cadtm.org Asma Aamir writes about the Pakistani feminist movements history and current practices, their challenges and ways forward. This article is an edited version of her speech in the 13th International Meeting of the World March of Women, which happened in October 2023, in Ankara, Turkey.
| I would like to talk about Pakistan, a country that has not a secular State, like Turkey and others. It is officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, run by the federal and provincial governments, following (…) | – |
(2024-03-16). In 9 Charts: India's Growing Debt Problem Has 'Crisis-Like Symptoms'. cadtm.org
(2024-03-16). World Bank and IMF support to dictatorships. cadtm.org
(2024-03-16). Israeli Occupation Sites near Lebanon Border under Hezbollah Fire. 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 …
(2024-03-16). Israeli media: A drone was found south of Lake Tiberias, and investigations are underway to determine how and from where it crossed into the zone. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2024-03-16). Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation warplane struck the outskirts of Marwahin town, South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-03-16). Anti-government protesters block Ayalon way in Tel Aviv: Israeli media. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-03-16). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance targeted the Al-Baghdadi Israeli occupation site with missiles, achieving direct hits. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-03-16). Israeli artillery targets Kfarkila town and vicinity in South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-03-16). IOF artillery strikes areas northeast of Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-03-16). Zionist war jets raid south of Gaza city. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-03-16). Hezbollah fighters strike Al-Malkiyah occupation site with mortar shells: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-03-16). 7 martyrs fell and 10 were wounded due to an IOF bombing targeting a house in Nuseirat's new camp, central Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-03-16). Israel bars thousands from Al-Aqsa for Ramadan Friday prayer. newarab.com 
Israel turned back thousands of
(2024-03-16). Nicaragua, Germany 'genocide' Gaza case before ICJ in April. newarab.com 
Top UN judges will start listening to submissions next month in the Two weeks ago Nicaragua filed a case against Germany before the
(2024-03-16). Spanish aid ship nears Gaza coast as famine grips. newarab.com 
(2024-03-16). Melanie Philips denies Gaza famine on BBC Question Time. newarab.com 
The audience could be heard laughing after Phillips claimed there is no
(2024-03-16). UN warns of catastrophic hunger in Sudan in coming months. newarab.com 
Nearly five million people in Griffiths said acute levels of hunger were being driven by the severe impact of the conflict on agricultural production, damage to major infrastructure and livelihoods, disruptions to trade flows, severe price increases, impediments to humanitarian access and large-scale displ…
(2024-03-16). Australia to resume millions of dollars of funding to UNRWA. newarab.com 
Australia will resume funding to the Australia had consulted with both
(2024-03-16). Biden, Irish PM talk Gaza ceasefire in St. Patrick's Day. newarab.com 
The Irish premier's annual Saint Patrick's Day visit to the White House is normally a joyful affair — but this year the Irish Prime Minister
(2024-03-16). Schumer's call for Israeli elections sparks controversy. newarab.com 
A "At this critical juncture, I believe a new election in Israel is the only way to allow for a healthy and open decision-making process about the future of Israel, at a time when so many Israelis have lost their confidence in the vision and direction of their government," Schumer sai…
(2024-03-16). Israel claims using US arms in 'accordance with int'l law'. newarab.com 
Yoav Gallant signed a letter on Thursday to President Joe Biden confirming the above, while also stating that Israel "will allow US-humanitarian aid into Gaza", reported Axios, citing US and Israeli officials. | According to the US website, the Biden administration reques…
(2024-03-16). Beirut: Lebanon-Israel truce could be 'step' to stability. newarab.com 
Lebanese armed group Hezbollah
(2024-03-16). British Museum must not enable Israel's war on Gaza heritage. newarab.com 
The Given the Cylinder's history, its political misappropriations to which the Museum has previously
(2024-03-16). Adidas to donate $150 million to to pro-Israel ADL. newarab.com 
The German sportswear brand had 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) worth of popular Yeezy sneaker…
(2024-03-16). AlRawabi School For Girls: Season two or season taboo. newarab.com 
On February 15, Netflix announced the season season of the much-discussed Jordanian TV The first season of AlRawabi received praise for its courageous exploration of taboos rarely discussed in Jordanian TV production, and as a Jordanian who experienced school bullying first-hand, the series has helped outsiders understand how bullying manifests in Jordan from one generation t…
(2024-03-16). Meet the Palestinian chef feeding ancient veganism to Europe. newarab.com 
For 38-year-old Jerusalemite Izzeldin Bukhari, Palestinian "My main goal is to share Palestinian food, especially vegan and vegetarian food," Izzeldin tells The New Arab. "I speak a lot about food history in what I do. It…
(2024-03-16). Fatah hits back at criticism of new PM by Hamas. newarab.com 
Palestinian president Abbas appointed Mohammed Mustafa, a long-trusted adviser on economic affairs, as prime minister on Thursda…
(2024-03-16). Putin on brink of six more years in power as Russians vote. newarab.com 
Two years into the war in The Kremlin says…
(2024-03-16). In Gaza, there are no more 'normal-sized babies': UN. newarab.com 
The humanitarian situation in "I'm personally leaving Gaza this week terrified for the one million women and girls of Gaza… and most especially for the 180 women who are giving birth every single day," Dominic Allen, UN Population Fund (UNFPA) representative for the state of Palestine, said in a video news conference from J…
(2024-03-16). Syria war death toll over 507,000, 13 years on. newarab.com 
The government's brutal suppression of an uprising that erupted on March 15, 2011, triggered a full-scale civil war that drew in foreign armies and intern…
(2024-03-16). A South Africa style one state solution for Palestine?>>>. newarab.com 
Prominent Palestinian physician, activist and former Minister of Information during the Palestinian Unity Government of 2007, Dr. Mustafa Barghouti has called this week for the creation of a Palestinian state moulded along the "I personally believe that the best solution is a one democratic state so that people will have equal rights like what we have in South Africa. South Africa is the best model. But it's up to the Palestinians to decide this matter and this should become a national…
(2024-03-16). Naomi Klein in Gaza boycott of PEN World Voices Festival. newarab.com 
The PEN World Voices Festival of International Literature is an annual week-long literary festival in New York City and Los Angeles that showcases intern…
(2024-03-16). Palestinian flags for Gaza to be taken down in East London. newarab.com 
(2024-03-16). Hamas lashes out at Mohammad Mustafa designation as new PM. newarab.com 
Hamas on Friday criticized the "unilateral" designation by Palestinian President
(2024-03-16). MENA Sports Wrap: Morocco snaps up Real Madrid legend. newarab.com 
(2024-03-16). Houthi hypersonic missiles to target Cape of Good Hope ships. newarab.com 
The report by the state-run RIA Novosti news agency cited an unidentified official but provided no evidence for the claim. It comes as Moscow maintains an aggressively counter-Western foreign…
(2024-03-16). 'Authorities fear us': Syrian women activists speak up. newarab.com 
"We've broken the barrier of fear… we're not afraid anymore," Syrian women activists say, as they reflect on the past 13 years of ongoing oppression in their homeland. | Since 15 March 2011, Syrians have been living under the brutal bombardment of the The
(2024-03-16). Muslims in Jakarta gather to break fast on 1st day of Ramadan. presstv.ir Thousands of people were packed inside the Istiqlal Grand Mosque.
(2024-03-16). ICJ set to hear Nicaragua 'genocide' case against Germany. presstv.ir Top United Nations judges will start hearing the case filed by Nicaragua accusing Germany of supporting "genocide" against the people of Palestine in Gaza over its support for Israel.
(2024-03-16). Gazans search through rubble following strike on house in Rafah. presstv.ir Palestinians search through the rubble of a house hit in an Israeli strike in the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-03-16). US, UK carry out new aerial aggression against Yemen. presstv.ir The US and UK have conducted new airstrikes on Yemen, as tensions remain high in West Asia over the Gaza war.
(2024-03-16). Hamas presents two-stage Gaza truce proposal. presstv.ir The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas presents a ceasefire proposal that includes a prisoner exchange deal to mediators and the US.
(2024-03-16). Protesters block San Francisco airport, demand permanent ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Protesters urging ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the US's military support for Israel, block the international terminal at San Francisco International Airport.
(2024-03-16). Yemeni military to expand operations against ships to Indian Ocean: Houthi. presstv.ir The leader of Yemen's Houthis has said that the Yemeni armed forces will continue their retaliatory operations against Israeli-affiliated commercial vessels, preventing the passage of the ships even through the Indian Ocean and through the Cape of Good Hope.
(2024-03-16). Resistance official to Press TV: US, Israel pursue identical goals in Gaza. presstv.ir A senior resistance official says, despite the United States' pretenses, the country and the Israeli regime pursue identical goals in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-03-16). In first, Yemen forces strike Israeli, US ships in Indian Ocean: Spokesman. presstv.ir Yemen's Armed Forces target several Israeli and American ships in the Indian Ocean in protest at the Israeli regime's US-backed genocidal war against Gaza.
(2024-03-16). Israel has failed to achieve any objectives in war on Gaza: Iran. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Israel has failed to achieve any of its objectives in the onslaught on Gaza, and the signs of the regime's historic defeat have become evident.
(2024-03-16). Dozens of Palestinian aid-seekers killed in Israeli attacks. presstv.ir Dozens of Palestinians have been killed in the latest Israeli attacks on people waiting for humanitarian aid in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2024-03-16). Palestinian father cannot 'do anything' after son killed by Israeli sniper. presstv.ir The 12-year-old boy was shot dead by Israeli forces.
(2024-03-16). Russia 'won't stop at Ukraine,' Biden says in meeting with Polish leaders. presstv.ir Biden warns Russia will not stop at invading Ukraine.
(2024-03-16). Storm leaves widespread damage in various US states. presstv.ir Severe weather has wreaked havoc across parts of the Midwest, with suspected tornadoes touching down in several small towns in Indiana and nearby states.
(2024-03-16). Deadly flash floods hit Afghan province of Herat. presstv.ir Flash flooding has swamped the streets of the city of Herat in Afghanistan, killing at least five people and causing widespread damage…
(2024-03-16). Rescuers search for last person in Swiss Alps; five bodies already found. presstv.ir Rescuers search for the sixth person in Swiss Alps where bodies of 5 skiers were already found.
(2024-03-16). Russians vote in presidential election amid border attacks. presstv.ir Russians have gone to polls in a three-day presidential election amid an ongoing conflict and a barrage of deadly attacks on border regions.
(2024-03-16). 'It was out of nowhere', says passenger recounting LATAM flight incident. presstv.ir "It was out of nowhere," says a passenger recounting LATAM flight incident.
(2024-03-16). Iran's Leader praises emergency medic for rescuing mother, baby. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei praises an emergency medical dispatcher for rescuing a mother and her baby who were trapped in snow in northern Iran.
(2024-03-16). Iran official urges intl. community to adopt laws, policies that defend Muslim rights. presstv.ir Iran's top human rights official urges governments and policymakers across the world to ratify laws and devise policies that would defend Muslims' rights.
(2024-03-16). Storm leaves widespread damages in various US states. presstv.ir Severe weather has wreaked havoc across parts of the Midwest, with suspected tornadoes touching down in several small towns in Indiana and nearby states on Thursday.
(2024-03-16). Iran, Venezuela intellectuals slam Meta ban on Leader's social media pages. presstv.ir Meta has also been taking down pro-Palestinian content across Instagram and Facebook since October 7, 2023.
(2024-03-16). Iran urges collective Muslim push aimed at confronting Islamophobia. presstv.ir Iran urges a united endeavor on the part of the entire international Muslim nation towards confronting Islamophobia.
(2024-03-16). Iran: Halabja tragedy exposed West's double standard on human rights. presstv.ir Iran says the tragedy of the chemical attack on the Iraqi city of Halabja in 1988 is a bitter example of the West double standard policies on human rights.
(2024-03-16). Aerial footage of Japan rocket exploding seconds after launch. presstv.ir Japan's Space One Kairos rocket exploded shortly after launch.
(2024-03-16). American Spectator Delusions and the Friday Roundtable with the Judge and Ray. sonar21.com 
I have to comment on an article written by Owen Matthews in the U.K. version of The Spectator — Mr. Matthews starts with this nonsense: | And yet, as he prepares for his fifth term, the truth is that Putin is a hollow tsar. He invaded Ukraine to assert Russia's greatness i…
(2024-03-16). The motel at the end of America. sonar21.com 
Huddling with the masses at Super 8 As a Customs & Border Patrol contractor, I live and work in the middle of nowhere. It's by choice: I could work at…
(2024-03-15). Animal-Free Agriculture Is Key to Restoring Biodiversity. counterpunch.org 
Nature is complex. Her underground web is as intricate as her above-ground diversity. Below our feet, bacteria, microorganisms, mycorrhizae, and roots of perennial plants work symbiotically, absorbing and moving nutrients to wherever the need arises. Science has defined ecosystems and family groups, constantly updating our knowledge bank based on the most recent discoveries. However, this
(2024-03-15). Presidente Petro propone una Asamblea Nacional Constituyente. telesurtv.net Según Gustavo Petro, su gestión ha sido impedida de realizar los cambios y transformaciones que necesita el país.
(2024-03-15). Renuncia jefe de policía chilena investigado por corrupción. telesurtv.net Se conoció que el ahora exdirector de la Policía de Investigaciones de Chile será acusado por infracciones a la entrega de información reservada.
(2024-03-15). Presidencia de Palestina pide cese a la ofensiva militar en Rafah. telesurtv.net Las autoridades palestinas están preocupadas por una posible ofensiva militar sionista en la ya asediada Gaza.