middleeasteye.net (2024-05-06). Israel carpet bombs Rafah after Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal 
Israel's military intensified carpet-bombing of Rafah on Monday night accompanied with reported ground advances shortly after Hamas agreed to a US-mediated ceasefire proposal. ⚪ The small town home to 1.5 million displaced Palestinians was struck with air strikes and artillery shelling, accroding to Palestinian news outlets. Several people have been reported killed and wounded. Comment: Just as we predicted, the racist, apartheid Israel is dismissing peace engagement efforts and is immediately continuing its genocidal ethnic-cleansing campaign against the indigenous Palestinian people.
en.abna24.com (2024-05-06). Wave of student protests condemning war on Gaza expanding 
From America to Europe, student protests rejecting the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip continue in several American and European universities, sparking the largest uprising protesting the genocide against Palestinians. Various foreign locations include: in Canada, at the University of Toronto; Odense, Denmark; the city of Uppsala in Sweden; the German capital, Berlin; the French capital, Paris; Dublin, Ireland, at Trinity University; in the UK, at the University of Manchester; in Yemen, at Sana'a University; in Tunisia, on Habib Bourguiba Street in the capital; in Malaysia, in the capital, Kuala Lumpur; and many American colleges and universities.
reuters.com (2024-05-06). Israel plays down Hamas move on Gaza ceasefire, hits RafahIsrael played down the likelihood of a ceasefire in Gaza on Monday after Hamas said it had accepted a proposal from mediators, even as residents fled the city of Rafah in fear of an Israeli assault.breakdot
(2024-05-06). Israel-Gaza war: Israel issues urgent evacuation notice to eastern Rafah amid escalating tensions. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Israel has issued an urgent evacuation notice to residents of eastern Rafah, Gaza, following warnings of imminent "intense action" in the area, as per CNN reports. Avichay Adraee, head of the IDF spokesperson's unit's Arab media division, urged residents to evacuate immediately to designated humanitarian areas at the checkpoints for their safety. The evacuation specifically targets individuals in Al-Shawka municipality and the neighborhoods of Al-Salam, Al-Jneina, Tiba Zaraa, and Al-Bayouk.The announcement comes amid ongoing bombardment of Gaza since October 7, causing significant devastation. Many…
(2024-05-06). oPt: Intensified military operations will bring increased death and despair for Rafah's 700,000 women and girls [EN/AR]. reliefweb.int 
Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN Women | Please refer to the attached file. | New UN Women survey data from Rafah highlights the depth of physical and mental despair, with 93 per cent of women interviewed feeling unsafe and over half reporting medical conditions requiring urgent attention. With any Israeli ground invasion, these number will soar."ÄÄ | New York- With the population of the southern city of Rafah, in Gaza, ballooning fivefold, from 250,000 to 1.4 million people, in just seven months of war, the physical and mental health conditions for women and girls have b…
(2024-05-06). Israeli army carries out airstrikes on eastern Rafah. independent.co.ug 
GAZA | Xinhua | The Israeli army carried out on Monday airstrikes on areas in eastern Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, said Palestinian security sources and eyewitnesses. Sources and eyewitnesses told Xinhua that Israeli airstrikes created fire belts in the vicinity of Gaza Airport and on the outskirts of the Al-Salam neighborhood, east …
(2024-05-06). Does Hamas' dramatic cease-fire acceptance doom Israel's Rafah plan? haaretz.com There will now be another round of accusations and counter-accusations, Israel will 'study' the details and perhaps send its negotiating team yet again to Cairo. But meanwhile, Israeli troops won't be going into Rafah…
(2024-05-06). Palestinian Presidency Asks the US to Stop Invasion in Rafah. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Nabil Abu Rudeineh, the spokesman for the Palestinian Presidency, urged President Joe Biden to act immediately to prevent a ground invasion in Rafah. | RELATED: | "We call on the U.S. administration to act immediately to prevent genocide and displacement, and to hold Israel accountable for serious violations of international law before it is too late," he said. | Previously, the Zionist army announced that it "will work w…
(2024-05-06). US Gov Again Openly Threatens The ICC & Hamas Accepts Ceasefire Yet Israel Begins Rafah Invasion. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (5/6/24). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2024-05-06). Israeli army tells Palestinians to evacuate parts of Gaza's Rafah ahead of an expected assault. scmp.com Announcement comes amid fragile Gaza ceasefire talks between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.
(2024-05-06). Israel Orders Evacuation in Rafah, Hours After Raiding Al Jazeera Offices. truthout.org Israeli forces are striking Rafah just hours after ordering the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in the city, appearing to lay the groundwork for officials' pledged brutal invasion of the city where 1.4 million Palestinians are trapped, half of whom are children, with nowhere left to go. The evacuation order came down on Monday, with Israeli forces claiming that the evacuation… |
(2024-05-06). Rafah invasion: Egyptian army turns to Sinai tribes to prepare for influx of Palestinians. middleeasteye.net 
Rafah invasion: Egyptian army turns to Sinai tribes to prepare for influx of Palestinians | Exclusive: Secret service officers ask Bedouin tribes to assist the army in preventing a mass influx of Palestinian refugees from Gaza to Egypt's Rafah | | Sinai tribal leaders Ibrahim a…
(2024-05-06). Israel shuts down Al Jazeera operations in the country. peoplesdispatch.org The ban comes at a time when Israel prepares to invade Rafah despite serious concerns of the disastrous humanitarian crisis such an invasion would create for the over a million Palestinians trapped there…
newarab.com (2024-05-05). Israel bans Al Jazeera over Gaza war coverageThe cabinet of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has on Sunday unanimously decided to shut down news channel Al Jazeera's operations within Israel, a government statement announced. Comment: Israel is Rapidly Becoming Increasingly Isolated from the Rest of the World…
(2024-05-06). Israeli army tells Palestinians to temporarily evacuate parts of Gaza's Rafah ahead of expected assault. scmp.com Announcement signals a possible prelude to a long-expected attack on the southern Gaza city, amid fragile ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.
(2024-05-06). Israel's Genocidal Assault on Rafah Begins While the International Community Does Nothing. libya360.wordpress.com Palestinian families have begun leaving eastern Rafah after the Israeli military ordered its evacuation, saying it will use 'extreme force' there. World leaders have repeatedly warned against a military offensive where more than 1.5 million displaced people are sheltering. Samah Hadid, spokeswoman for the Norwegian Refugee Council, says Israel's evacuation order is "completely problematic, inhumane…
(2024-05-06). Isreal's Genocidal Assault on Rafah Begins While the International Community Does Nothing. libya360.wordpress.com Palestinian families have begun leaving eastern Rafah after the Israeli military ordered its evacuation, saying it will use 'extreme force' there. World leaders have repeatedly warned against a military offensive where more than 1.5 million displaced people are sheltering. Samah Hadid, spokeswoman for the Norwegian Refugee Council, says Israel's evacuation order is "completely problematic, inhumane…
(2024-05-06). 'Operation al-Aqsa Flood' Day 213: Israel orders Palestinians to evacuate Rafah. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli strikes intensify on Rafah as Egypt closes the Rafah crossing from its side. Meanwhile, CIA Director Burns prolonged his stay in Qatar to try to avoid a "collapse" of negotiations.
(2024-05-06). Hamas agrees to Gaza truce as Israel vows to move into Rafah. electronicintifada.net Netanyahu's war cabinet unanimously decides to press on with offensive.
(2024-05-06). IDF issues evacuation order to 100,000 in Rafah as looming assault sparks fear of bloodbath in Gaza. nationofchange.org Israel Defense Forces order more than 100,000 Palestinians to evacuate Rafah ahead of an impending military offensive, despite warnings of humanitarian catastrophe.
(2024-05-06). Israeli Invasion of Rafah Appears Imminent After Evacuation Order. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-06). Israel begins evacuation of civilians from parts of Rafah; defense chief says Hamas left no choice. haaretz.com The IDF estimates there are about 100,000 residents in the southern Gaza neighborhoods ordered to evacuate, but sources in the army have said this is a limited operation, and not a complete evacuation of Rafah…
(2024-05-06). Israeli Army Carries Out Airstrikes on Eastern Rafah. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Israeli occupation army carried out airstrikes on areas in eastern Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. | RELATED: | Israeli airstrikes created fire belts in the vicinity of Gaza Airport and on the outskirts of the Al-Salam neighborhood. The raids caused large explosions and inflicted significant damage on nearby structures, with no injuries reported yet. | Before the attacks started, the Israeli army had calle…
(2024-05-06). PFLP: Rafah Will Be a Graveyard for the Zionist Invaders. libya360.wordpress.com The ongoing brutal bombardment of the city is a failed attempt to pressure the resistance and bring our people to their knees. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) affirmed that the announcement by the defeated and cowardly enemy army to start an evacuation of the population east of Rafah, coinciding with continuous…
(2024-05-06). War on Gaza: Israeli army pounds Rafah as it orders 100,000 people to evacuate. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Israeli army pounds Rafah as it orders 100,000 people to evacuate | Aid groups say Rafah offensive will be 'catastrophic' for civilians and make aid deliveries to Gaza even more challenging as famine spreads | | A mourner reacts next to the bodies of Palestinians killed in an Israeli stri…
(2024-05-06). Is Biden really against Israel's invasion of Rafah? peoplesdispatch.org Israel's looming invasion of Rafah has been condemned across the globe. Belgium has Meanwhile, US Presiden…
(2024-05-06). oPt: Statement on Rafah by Michelle Nunn, President and CEO of CARE. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: CARE International | May 6, 2024 — In the name of our shared humanity, all governments and global actors must stand together against further military action in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Since Oct. 7, more than 34,600 Palestinians have been reported killed and almost 78,000 wounded, with many more missing and presumed dead. Some 1.7 million people — more than 80% of Gaza's population — have been displaced. Approximately 1.5 million of them have sought a refuge of last resort in Rafah, where they already face apocalyptic living conditions…
(2024-05-06). 'This is a crime against humanity': 600,000 children in line of fire as IDF moves on Rafah. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on May 06, 2024. It is shared here with permission under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) license. Humanitarian organizations and United Nations officials are warning that the lives of hundreds of thousands of Palestinian children—nearly all of whom are sick, injured, or malnourished—are in grave danger as Israeli …
(2024-05-06). "Criminal Act": Israel Bans Al Jazeera, Largest Int'l News Org. in Gaza, Ahead of Rafah Invasion. democracynow.org 
As the death toll in Gaza soars to more than 34,700, Israeli authorities have taken Al Jazeera off the air in Israel and ordered Palestinians in eastern Rafah to evacuate ahead of an Israeli offensive. "The Israeli government is trying to conceal what's happening in Gaza and trying to intimidate Al Jazeera … and delegitimize the whole coverage," says Al Jazeera's managing editor Mohamed Moawad, explaining this is "a strategy" to "try to make sure that the story doesn't reach the world." Over the past eight months, Al Jazeera has been one of the only internat…
(2024-05-06). oPt: Moyen-Orient: nouvel appel du Secrétaire général à trouver un accord, alors qu'une opération militaire de grande envergure à Rafah serait imminente. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN Secretary-General | SG/SM/22212 | La déclaration suivante a été communiquée, aujourd'hui, par le Porte-parole de M. António Guterres, Secrétaire général de l'ONU: | Le Secrétaire général réitère son appel pressant au Gouvernement d'Israà´l et aux dirigeants du Hamas pour qu'ils fassent un effort supplémentaire afin de parvenir à un accord et de mettre fin aux souffrances actuelles. | Le Secrétaire général est profondément préoccupé par les indications selon lesquelles une opération militaire de grande envergure à Rafah serait imminente. Nous assistons…
(2024-05-06). Drone explodes in northern Israel; IDF names fourth soldier killed in Gaza border rocket barrage. haaretz.com Explosive drone hit northern Israeli town, IDF retaliates ‚ñ Israeli Defense Minister: Hamas left no choice but to begin Rafah offensive ‚ñ IDF starts evacuating an estimated 100,000 Palestinians from eastern outskirts of Rafah ‚ñ Four soldiers killed, nine wounded in Hamas rocket attack on Gaza border crossing ‚ñ Hamas reiterates starting point for hostage deal is ending the war…
(2024-05-06). War on Gaza: Israeli army pounds Rafah as 250,000 Palestinians face ejection. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Israeli army pounds Rafah as 250,000 Palestinians face ejection | Aid groups say Rafah ground assault will be 'catastrophic' for civilians and make aid deliveries to Gaza even more challenging as famine spreads | | A mourner reacts next to the bodies of Palestinians killed in an Israel…
(2024-05-06). Headlines for May 6, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Denounced for Ordering Displaced Palestinians in Rafah to Evacuate Again, Campus Gaza Protests Keep Spreading Despite Police Crackdown; 2,500+ Arrested So Far, Evergreen State College Agrees to Work Toward Divesting from Israel, Education Dept. Investigating Columbia for Anti-Palestinian Discrimination, "A Dark Day for Democracy": Israel Takes Al Jazeera Off Air, Raids Local Office, Mass Protests in Israel to Demand Netanyahu Make Hostage Deal, José Raúl Mulino, Stand-in for Ex-President Ricardo Martinelli, Wins Panama Presidency, Major Flooding in Southern Brazil Kills at Least 78 People, with…
(2024-05-06). Democracy Now! 2024-05-06 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 06, 2024; "Criminal Act": Israel Bans Al Jazeera, Largest Int'l News Org. in Gaza, Ahead of Rafah Invasion; "They Are Starving," Says Doctor Back from Gaza; World Food Programme Warns North in "Full-Blown Famine"; Revolt on Campus: Protests over Gaza Disrupt Graduation Ceremonies as Police Crack Down on Encampments | Headlines for May 06, 2024; "Criminal Act": Israel Bans Al Jazeera, Largest Int'l News Org. in Gaza, Ahead of Rafah Invasion; "They Are Starving," Says Doctor Back from Gaza; World Food Programme Warns North in &#…
(2024-05-06). Israel Has Begun Bombing Rafah As Civilians Try To Flee. progressivehub.net CONNOR ECHOLS | RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT…
(2024-05-06). Israel strikes Rafah, hours after Gaza evacuation orders, resident say: '2 huge bombs have just gone off'. scmp.com Aid agencies have warned that the evacuation order will lead to an even worse humanitarian disaster in the crowded coastal enclave of 2.3 million people reeling from seven months of war.
(2024-05-06). Everybody Into the Streets for Rafah! US / Israel About to Slaughter 1000s — Let Us Know Your NJ Area Protest Plans. fightbackbetter.com 
#CeasefireNow! NYC URGENT CALL FOR MOBILIZATION: CITYWIDE DAY OF RAGE IN DEFENSE OF RAFAH Take to the streets to resist the invasion! Monday May 6th Hunter College: 68th St. & Lex. 5: 00 pm FOR UPDATES/INFO: | Twitter/X: Telegram:
(2024-05-06). Is Israel breaking international law in Gaza? The crucial question Blinken must answer this week. haaretz.com As Israel prepares for a Rafah ground operation against U.S. wishes, and while Israel and Hamas are inching closer to a cease-fire and hostage deal, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has to tell Congress by Wednesday whether he accepts Israeli assurances that it isn't violating international law while using U.S. weapons…
(2024-05-06). Israel military calls on Palestinian civilians to evacuate Rafah. muslimmirror.com JERUSALEM : Israel's military said on Monday it had begun encouraging residents of Rafah to evacuate the southern Gazan city as part of a 'limited scope' operation, but did not immediately confirm media reports this was part of preparation for a ground assault. Seven months into its offensive against Hamas, Israel has said Rafah harbours …
(2024-05-06). Israeli officials double down on threats to assault Rafah. wsws.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant reiterated Sunday Israel's intention to assault Rafah, the southernmost city in the Gaza Strip where more than a million displaced people are sheltering.
(2024-05-06). 'Operation al-Aqsa Flood' Day 213: Israel orders Palestinians to evacuate Rafah. mondoweiss.net
(2024-05-06). Will Israel go rogue in Rafah? And can its allies survive the fallout? | Ep. 24. thealtworld.com The Cradle News Round-Up, Episode 24 | Israel ready to push into Rafah, EU naval mission falls apart…
(2024-05-06). Israeli Invasion of Rafah Appears Imminent After Evacuation Order. news.antiwar.com The Israeli invasion of Rafah appears to be imminent as Israeli forces dropped leaflets on the eastern part of the city, warning that "extreme force" will be used in the area. The Israeli military said it ordered the evacuation of about 100,000 people and suggested they go to the al-Mawasi refugee camp on the coast. …
dailysabah.com (2024-05-06). US student protests against Israel's brutal Gaza war go global 
Student protests against Israel's genocidal war on Gaza have spread to several countries around the globe after sweeping across American college campuses. ⚪ Demonstrators have gathered on at least 40 US university campuses since April 17, often erecting tent camps to protest against the soaring death toll in the Gaza Strip. Nearly 2,000 people have been detained, according to U.S. media, in demonstrations reminiscent of protests against the Vietnam War.
(2024-05-06). Saturday 5/11: Hands Off Rafah ! Rally for Free Palestine with Mega Mouth Rebels. indybay.org Ferry Building Plaza — Market & Embarcadero – in front of the Ferry Building – 1 Embarcadero…
(2024-05-06). Israel rejects Egypt/Qatar-brokered ceasefire deal, begins Rafah invasion. skwawkbox.org 
Netanyahu's political survival and potentially freedom from prison depends on continuing slaughter Israel has rejected a ceasefire deal, brokered by Egypt and Qatar and accepted by Hamas, that earlier saw jubilation among Palestinians currently kettled in Gaza. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, whose political future depends on continuing the war and who faces the resumption of …
(2024-05-06). oPt: Secretary-General Urges Israel, Hamas to Reach Agreement, Stop Suffering. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN Secretary-General | SG/SM/22212 | The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: | The Secretary-General reiterates his pressing call to both the Government of Israel and the leadership of Hamas to go the extra mile needed to make an agreement come true and stop the present suffering. | The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the indications that a large-scale military operation in Rafah may be imminent. We are already seeing movements of people — many of these are in desperate humanitarian con…
(2024-05-06). Israel military calls on Palestinian civilians to evacuate Rafah. muslimmirror.com JERUSALEM : Israel's military said on Monday it had begun encouraging residents of Rafah to evacuate the southern Gazan city as part of a 'limited scope' operation, but did not immediately confirm media reports this was part of preparation for a ground assault. Seven months into its offensive against Hamas, Israel has said Rafah harbours …
(2024-05-06). 'This is a crime against humanity': 600,000 children in line of fire as IDF moves on Rafah. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in Humanitarian organizations and United Nations officials are warning that the lives of hundreds of thousands of Palestinian children—
(2024-05-06). Everybody Into the Streets for Rafah! US / Israel About to Slaughter 1000s — Let Us Know Your NJ Area Protest Plans. fightbackbetter.com URGENT: Israel has now announced the imminent use of "extreme force" against Palestinians in Rafah in the occupied Gaza Strip. | Palestinians urge mobilizations worldwide to stop the ethnic cleansing plan and the ongoing US-Israeli genocide! NYC URGENT CALL FOR MOBILIZATION: CITYWIDE DAY OF RAGE IN DEFENSE OF…
(2024-05-06). Israel orders forced displacement of eastern Rafah, amounting to war crime. peoplesdispatch.org 
On Monday, May 6, Israel issued evacuation orders for eastern Rafah ahead of a planned ground invasion. The evacuation orders the forcible displacement of at least 100,000 people, amounting to a Hamas issued a call to "the international community to urgently act to s…
(2024-05-06). UK Slammed for Silence on Israel's Planned Offensive in Rafah. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The United Kingdom's muted response to Israel's directive for evacuations in eastern Rafah has drawn sharp criticism from humanitarian organizations that have underscored concerns over complicity in potential mass killings as Israel is preparing for another genocide in Gaza.
(2024-05-06). Hundreds of Palestinian bodies recovered from mass graves in Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
Muhammad Shehada, from Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, discusses the mass graves found at the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza.
(2024-05-06). Genocide Joe is beginning to stink like Lyndon B. Johnson. mondoweiss.net 
Joe Biden continues to fully support the Gaza genocide because he does not believe it will hurt him politically, and because he has no empathy for the Palestinians. This is the same arrogance that brought down LBJ over the Vietnam war.
(2024-05-06). The Land And Sea Blockade Against Israel Is Working. popularresistance.org Israel's aspirations to become the region's transportation hub have taken a hit. The maritime and land blockade against Israel to stop the genocide in Gaza is working, as one of Israel's main plans for a prospective "land bridge" connecting the Gulf countries with Israel and Europe has suffered an irrevocable setback. | The Israel-centered India Middle East Europe Economic Corridors project (IMEC), which was first proposed by U.S. President Biden in September of last year during the G20 meetings, is facing an existential threat.
(2024-05-06). How Israeli university presidents are proving the case for boycott. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli university presidents condemnation of the Gaza solidarity protests in the U.S. is revealing Israeli universities' complicity in occupation, apartheid, and genocide.
(2024-05-06). Israeli Soldier Speaks Out: Why I Turned against the War on Gaza. transcend.org 23 Apr 2024 – It's rare to hear from soldiers who've served on the ground, but an Israeli soldier says that what he witnessed turned him against the genocide. He's voiced by an actor to protect his identity. And a warning: you may find some images upsetting.
(2024-05-06). Genocide robs children of parents. electronicintifada.net Families are being torn apart.
(2024-05-06). Student Demands for Divestment Are Not New. counterpunch.org 
The student-led movement against the genocide in Gaza that is sweeping college campuses across the United States, has made "divestment" from Israel central to its demands. It's what the "D" in BDS stands for—Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions—a Palestinian-led international and nonviolent means of holding Israel accountable for decades of colonization, occupation, and war. Now, just
(2024-05-06). Columbia Crackdown Led by University Prof Doubling as NYPD Spook. orinocotribune.com 
By Wyatt Reed and Max Blumenthal ∑ May 2, 2024 | Rebecca Weiner is a Columbia U. professor who also serves as intelligence director of the NYPD. Mayor Eric Adams credits her with spying on anti-genocide student protesters and directing the militarized raid that dislodged them from campus. | The violent crackdown carried out on Columbia University students protesting Israel's genocidal assault on the Gaza Strip was led by a member of the school's own faculty, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has declared. | During a
(2024-05-06). ILWU Local 10 Calls for Labor Boycott of All Cargo to Israel to Stop the Genocide. indybay.org San Francisco based ILWU Local 10 at their May Day stop work meeting voted unanimously to support a complete labor boycott of Israel. The resolution will be coming up at the ILWU convention in June…
(2024-05-06). Genocide robs children of parents. electronicintifada.net
(2024-05-06). 'We Have Been Reduced to Nothing': The Genocide of the Cape San Peoples in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries. unitedworldint.com Mohamed Adhikari, University of Cape Town, South Africa The lament 'We have been made into nothing' was uttered in 1998 by Dawid Kruiper, the leader of the ‚â Khomani San people who live on the fringe of the Kalahari Desert in the furthest reaches of South Africa's Northern Cape province. The ‚â Khomani San are a tiny …
(2024-05-06). Beyond Palestine: A Burmese Activist Salutes Anti-Genocide US Campus Protestors. transcend.org 5 May 2024 – US students' courageous and passionate activism is inspiring their peers in other institutions of higher learning in places as diverse as Waseda University in Tokyo, the universities of Sydney and Melbourne, the Sorbonne and Sciences Po in Paris, and Britain's universities at Warwick and Bristol.
(2024-05-06). Turkey: 200 detained and 49 arrested at May Day rally in Istanbul protesting genocide in Gaza. wsws.org These arrests are part of efforts to crush the growing social opposition around the world to the genocide in Gaza, imperialist war and attacks on working class conditions.
(2024-05-06). 'We Must Shame Pro Genocide Israel Defenders'. transcend.org 27 Apr 2024 – I anchored a livestream of a "Seder in the Streets to Stop Arming Israel" held on Passover Tue 23 Apr night. The demonstration was held in Brooklyn hours before the Senate approved a package of $17 billion in arms and security to Israel. Hundreds of protesters were arrested.
(2024-05-06). University Occupations Over Gaza Have Now Spread To The United Kingdom. popularresistance.org As students in the US hold the line across multiple universities in their occupations over Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza, young people in the UK are now joining them — with encampments being set up in both Manchester and Sheffield — as well as Edinburgh, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle, and Warwick. First, and over 50 students at the University of Manchester have taken camp in solidarity with Palestinians facing genocide in Gaza. They demand that the University ends its partnership with BAE Systems and other arms companies, cuts its ties with Tel Aviv University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, s…
(2024-05-06). Mass arrests after DSA-backed Mayor Brandon Johnson deploys Chicago police SWAT against peaceful anti-genocide protesters. wsws.org The assault took place three days after President Joe Biden denounced the protests as violent and anti-semitic, virtually indemnifying Zionist and fascist provocateurs who also attacked encampments and assaulted students over the weekend.
(2024-05-06). May 6, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
Tighinn air a' mhuir tha fear a phà≤sas mi — Capercaillie I Oppose Israel's Atrocities In Gaza Because I'm Not A Psychopath, by Caitlin Johnstone Palestinian Nationality and "Jewish" Nationality: From the Lausanne Treaty to Today, by Susan Akram Will Israel's genocide in Gaza cost Joe Biden the White House? by Finian Cunningham Ilhan Omar Says GOP Calls to Put Student Protesters on Terror Watch List 'Insanely Dangerous,' by Julia Conley NYC Mayor Smeared Grandmother as an "Outside Agitator" to Justify NYPD Assault, by Jeremy Scahill Day 212 Pal Chron: Boycott Israel, Major Resistance Operation, Ceasefire…
(2024-05-06). "Palestinian Embassy" Participates in Passport DC. indybay.org This year a Pop-up Palestinian Culture Street Fest/protest was held at the Embassy of Palestine on a crowded public sidewalk directly across the street from the Israeli Embassy. Today's event included passport stamping, along with Palestinian arts, crafts and fashions for sale, free Palestinian food samples, as well as children's activities and numerous protest signs and banners. Included, too, were handouts with information about Israel's genocide taking place in Gaza…
(2024-05-06). Under pressure from rank and file, California academic workers union announces vote to strike against campus crackdown. wsws.org While the rank and file is pushing for national strike action to force an end to genocide, the UAW bureaucracy is stalling for time. It backs "Genocide Joe" Biden and even was responsible for allowing cops to enter the encampment at UCLA.
(2024-05-06). Join the Amsterdam student encampment for Palestine! samidoun.net 
Revolutionaire Eenheid and Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network fully support the students who today started an encampment for Palestine in the Roeterseiland campus, Amsterdam. These students are on the frontline of the resistance against the Israeli genocide in Gaza and Dutch complicity. They follow the example of students in Palestine, the United States and several …
(2024-05-06). 200 Days of Genocide: Gaza's Shocking Stats on Massacres, Dead, Missing, Injured. transcend.org 30 Apr 2024 – In addition to 75,000 tons of explosives dropped on the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military committed 3,025 massacres, leaving 41,183 Palestinians dead or missing and injuring 77,143.
(2024-05-06). 'We Have Been Reduced to Nothing': The Genocide of the Cape San Peoples in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries. uwidata.com Mohamed Adhikari, University of Cape Town, South Africa The lament 'We have been made into nothing' was uttered in 1998 by Dawid Kruiper, the leader of the ‚â Khomani San people who live on the fringe of the Kalahari Desert in the furthest reaches of South Africa's Northern Cape province. The ‚â Khomani San are a tiny …
(2024-05-06). United front of Democrats and Republicans back escalation of police attacks on campus protests against genocide in Gaza. wsws.org Following President Biden's green light last week for police assaults on peaceful campus protests against the US/Israeli genocide in Gaza, both the scale of police violence and the fever chart of arrests continue to rise.
(2024-05-06). Spain's Pabloite Anticapitalistas diverts anger over Gaza genocide in "Vote Uncommitted" campaign. wsws.org Spain's petty-bourgeois Anticapitalistas party aims to divert mass anger over the genocide by calling on workers and youth "not to vote for pro-genocide parties."
(2024-05-06). Spain's Pabloite Anticapitalistas diverts anger at Gaza genocide in "Vote Uncommitted" campaign. wsws.org Spain's petty-bourgeois Anticapitalistas party aims to divert mass anger over the genocide by calling on workers and youth "not to vote for pro-genocide parties."
(2024-05-06). Will They Crush the Biggest Student Movement Since Vietnam? transcend.org 1 May 2024 – Gaza solidarity encampments sprung up on over a hundred university campuses across the U.S. It's the biggest student movement since the anti-Vietnam War protests in the 1960s. In response to the peaceful protests against genocide, many school administrations have invited police onto campus for violent crackdowns.
(2024-05-06). Berlin's Humboldt University sends police to violently disband peaceful Gaza sit-in. wsws.org On Friday, around 150 students gathered for a sit-in in front of the entrance to Berlin's Humboldt University to demand an end to the genocide in Gaza. Police violently disbanded the peaceful gathering, at the behest of the university administration.
(2024-05-06). Governing Gaza after Genocide. transcend.org Q: Israeli officials are weighing sharing power with Arab states in postwar Gaza. How do you see that? | A: Such a format seems like nothing more than a cover for continued Israeli governance of Gaza. The governments of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE are more opposed to Hamas (and Iran) than to Israel, fearful of their own stability.
(2024-05-06). Palestine, Iran, and Populist Resistance: The Limits of Law, Morality, and the UN. transcend.org 3 May 2024 – The Palestinian struggle, connected with wider regional and global conflict patterns, is giving rise to worldwide student protests against genocide and complicity with genocide, as well as a tidal wave of global consciousness sweeping away the cobwebs of political and moral complacency.
(2024-05-06). After Raids, NYPD Denied Student Protesters Water and Food in Jail. theintercept.com 
Students arrested during the police crackdown on protests at universities in New York City last week were denied water and food for 16 hours, according to two faculty members at Columbia University's Barnard College who collected reports from students who were inside. | Other students reported that they were beaten by New York City Police Department officers after their arrests and taken to the hospital for injuries before being returned to central booking. Photos of the injuries were provided to The Intercept. | Police arrested 282 protesters at Columbia University and the City College of New York. According…
(2024-05-06). Columbia University cancels main commencement ceremony following weeks of unrest in its New York campus. latintimes.com Columbia announced Monday it would cancel its main commencement ceremony, opting for smaller graduation events for each of its 19 colleges.
(2024-05-06). Columbia University Student Journalists on the Student Encampment and the Crackdown. transcend.org 1 May 2024 – Columbia student journalists report on the pro-Palestine protest movement that roiled the university and ended in mass arrests.
(2024-05-06). Campus Crackdown: 300+ Arrested in Police Raids on Columbia & CCNY to Clear Gaza Encampments — VIDEO. transcend.org 1 May 2024 – New York police in full riot gear stormed Columbia University and the City College of New York Tue [30 Apr] night, arresting over 300 students to break up Gaza solidarity encampments on the two campuses.
(2024-05-06). Pro-Palestinian protests: Columbia University cancels graduation ceremony after Gaza protests. ptcnews.tv Pro-Palestinian protests: Columbia University in Washington has opted to cancel its university-wide graduation ceremony planned for May 15, opting instead for smaller, school-based events. This decision follows a period of unrest at the Ivy League institution sparked by pro-Palestinian protests. | In a statement released on Monday, Columbia University explained its rationale, stating, "We have chosen to prioritise our Class Days and school-level ceremonies as the focal points of our commencement activities. These events allow for the individual recognition of students among their peers, rather than a larger, uni…
(2024-05-06). Class nature of violence against the student Intifada. workers.org 
The student uprising that began at Columbia University in New York City on April 17 has evolved as a global phenomenon, reaching even Antarctica. Columbia University protest, May 1, 2024. Credit: Rolling Stone What sparked this movement, a real Intifada that takes the form of Gaza Solidarity encampments, is the . . . |
(2024-05-06). Tuesday 5/7: Virtual Event: Campus Revolt! Codepink Congress Capitol Calling Party. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cpc507…
(2024-05-06). 10 years of injustice: Anti-fascist leader recounts Odessa massacre. mronline.org 
May 2 marks the 10th anniversary of one of the biggest crimes of 21st century fascism—the massacre of nearly 50 activists at the House of Trade Unions in Odessa, Ukraine.
(2024-05-06). The beast of ideology lifts the lid on transformation. thealtworld.com The police repression of student protests exposes sheer intolerance towards those voicing condemnation against the violence in Gaza. | The Transformation is accelerating. The harsh, often violent, police repression of student protests across the U.S. and Europe, in wake of the continuing Palestinian massacres, exposes sheer intolerance towards those voicing condemnation against the violence in Gaza. | The category of 'hate speech'
(2024-05-06). Iran to Open Int'l Nuclear Training Center. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An international center for training in nuclear science will be inaugurated in Iran's central city of Isfahan within the next two months, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami said.
(2024-05-06). Isfahan to Host Iran Int'l Nuclear Conference. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The International Conference on Nuclear Science and Technology 2024 will kick off in Iran's central city of Isfahan today, with the participation of hundreds of domestic and foreign researchers, scientists and officials.
(2024-05-06). US-Made Bombs Used in March Israeli Attack on Lebanese Paramedics. news.antiwar.com On March 27, Israel attacked a building in Hebbariye, southern Lebanon, which housed the Islamic Emergency and Relief Corps. The attacks killed seven volunteer paramedics and was deeply criticized internationally as a war crime. A new report from The Guardian revealed the bomb used in the attack was a US-made Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM). …
(2024-05-06). Panama election: Jose Raul Mulino wins presidential race. scmp.com Jose Raul Mulino ran as the substitute for fugitive former leader Ricardo Martinelli, who was banned from participating and sought asylum in the Nicaraguan embassy after a court upheld a conviction for money laundering.
(2024-05-06). Panama election: Jose Raul Mulino wins presidential race. scmp.com Jose Raul Mulino ran as the substitute for fugitive former leader Ricardo Martinelli, who was banned from participating and sought asylum in the Nicaraguan embassy after a court upheld a conviction for money laundering.
(2024-05-06). The Dust Has Settled: The Aftermath Of Iran's Retaliatory Strikes On Israel. mintpressnews.com It's been nearly one month since Israel bombed Iran's embassy in Syria and since Iran's retaliatory strikes against Israel. The dust may have settled but was this all for show? Dr. Mohammad Marandi joins Mnar Adley to discuss the aftermath of these attacks and what it means for Iran and the future of the region.
(2024-05-06). I Oppose Israel's Atrocities In Gaza Because I'm Not A Psychopath. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I don't oppose the butchery in Gaza because I love Hamas or hate Jews or love Islam or hate America. | I don't oppose the butchery in Gaza because I'm a lefty or a commie or an anarchist or an anti-imperialist.
(2024-05-06). Hamas Says It Accepted Proposal for Ceasefire But Unclear if Israel Will Agree. news.antiwar.com Hamas said on Monday that it accepted a proposal for a ceasefire and hostage deal from Qatari and Egyptian mediators, but Israeli officials say Israel has not approved the terms. According to Al Jazeera, the Palestinian group said in a statement that Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas's political chief, spoke with Qatari and Egyptian officials and "informed …
(2024-05-06). Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks at Impasse, Netanyahu Blamed for Sabotage. news.antiwar.com Egyptian and Qatari-mediated ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are expected to fail as the two sides are at an impasse. The main obstacle is Hamas's demand for a deal to lead to a permanent ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's insistence that any truce would only be temporary. …
(2024-05-06). Hamas to deliver final response to latest truce proposal tomorrow. independent.co.ug 
GAZA | Xinhua | The delegation of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) will return to Egypt's capital Cairo on Tuesday to deliver the movement's "final response" to the Egyptian proposal over a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a prisoner exchange with Israel, a Palestinian source told Xinhua on Sunday. The source, who preferred not …
(2024-05-06). Friday 5/31: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-05-06). Gaza Truce Deal Falters As Israel Insists On More War. popularresistance.org Efforts to reach an agreement for a truce and prisoner exchange in the Gaza Strip have been faltering, as Israel is refusing to accept a permanent ceasefire and end to the war. | Sources told Al-Mayadeen on 5 May that "negotiations face a major obstacle due to the Israeli refusal to adhere to a permanent ceasefire." They added that Hamas is insisting on written guarantees that a deal will include a permanent ceasefire. | Despite this, Egyptian outlet Cairo TV said on Sunday that there is a "positive" atmosphere regarding the talks. A Hamas official told CBS on the same day that the talks made no progress.
(2024-05-06). Hamas Says It Accepted Proposal for Ceasefire But Israel Hasn't Approved the Terms. news.antiwar.com Hamas said on Monday that it accepted a proposal for a ceasefire and hostage deal from Qatari and Egyptian mediators, but Israeli officials say they have not approved the terms. According to Al Jazeera, the Palestinian group said in a statement that Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas's political chief, spoke with Qatari and Egyptian officials and "informed …
(2024-05-06). Why the media have failed Gaza. dissidentvoice.org 
[This is a transcript of my full speech for the Bristol Palestine Alliance's March Against Media Bias at College Green, Bristol, on Saturday May 4.] Yesterday was World Press Freedom Day, and it is fitting we mark it by highlighting two things. First, we should honour the brave journalists of Gaza who have paid a …
(2024-05-06). Empathy or Anthropomorphism. dissidentvoice.org 
Words don't mean anything, people do. Much of the conflict we experience, observe or imagine arises from the problem every human and arguably most other mammals confront from the moment they become distinct beings—animals. While I never studied classical languages, I believe the very term "animal" designates a being, an entity, endowed with a soul. …
(2024-05-06). Nesting in Australia: Indian Spy Rings Take Root. dissidentvoice.org In his 2021 annual threat assessment, the director-general of ASIO, the Australian domestic intelligence service, pointed to an active spy ring operating in the country, or what he chose to call a "nest of spies". The obvious conclusion drawn by information-starved pundits was that the nest was filled with the eggs and fledglings of Chinese …
(2024-05-06). How Hamas Changed the World. dissidentvoice.org In a June, 2023 article, The Fall of the West, I named 2023 as the end date of a half millennium of Western domination of world power. Although neither the start nor the end of the era can be entirely discrete, the key indicator for that year was the failure of the combined might of …
(2024-05-06). If This Is 1968 over Again, More Popular Upheaval Is on the Way. dissidentvoice.org Mass graves, the criminalization of dissent, systematic slaughter glorified as self-defense, resisting students making history. Yes, the current nightmare does seem reminiscent of 1968, the year kaleidoscopic change burst forth seemingly everywhere at once. On January 31, the beginning of Tet, eighty-thousand Vietnamese troops issued Washington a formal eviction notice, attacking all the major cities …
(2024-05-06). A 5.7-magnitude earthquake hits Kazakh-Kyrgyz border. plenglish.com Astana, May 6 (Prensa Latina) The National Scientific Center for Seismological Observations and Research at the Kazakh Ministry of Emergency Situations reported on Monday that a 5.7-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale hit the border between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
(2024-05-06). Utter nonsense from CNN's Jake Tapper. electronicintifada.net Network anchor claims if not for student protesters, he really would cover Gaza.
(2024-05-06). I want this nightmare to end. electronicintifada.net My daughter deserves a better life.
(2024-05-06). "They Are Starving," Says Doctor Back from Gaza; World Food Programme Warns North in "Full-Blown Famine" democracynow.org 
The World Food Programme is warning northern Gaza has reached a "full-blown" famine that is spreading south. This comes after the Israeli military has spent months blocking the entry of vital aid into Gaza, attacking humanitarian aid convoys and opening fire on Palestinian civilians waiting to receive lifesaving aid. We get an update on conditions among the besieged and starving population of Gaza — including of children now suffering from the psychological effects of intense and prolonged trauma — from Dr. Walid Masoud, a vascular surgeon and a board member of the Palestine Children’…
(2024-05-06). UN accuses Israel of denying aid access to Gaza in its efforts to avert famine. haaretz.com While COGAT, the IDF unit in charge of coordinating aid to Gaza, said international organizations have indicated that there was too much aid entering into northern Gaza, UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini insisted that there continue to be long delays at checkpoints for aid deliveries, shootings at convoys and arrests of UN staff…
(2024-05-06). "Full-Blown Famine" ravages northern Gaza, U.N. official declares amid prolonged conflict. nationofchange.org Nearly seven months into the Gaza conflict, the World Food Program warns of a spreading famine in the north, intensifying humanitarian crises despite increased aid efforts.
(2024-05-06). Children in Gaza Are Suffering From Prolonged Trauma and Starvation, Doctor Says. truthout.org The World Food Programme is warning northern Gaza has reached a "full-blown" famine that is spreading south. This comes after the Israeli military has spent months blocking the entry of vital aid into Gaza, attacking humanitarian aid convoys and opening fire on Palestinian civilians waiting to receive lifesaving aid. We get an update on conditions among the besieged and starving population of Gaza… |
(2024-05-06). India Bats for Tapping Potential of Indo-Russian Medical Device Industry. infobrics.org Given the enormous opportunities in the medical device industry for multifaceted bilateral engagements, experts from India and Russia have vouched for faster efforts to give a boost to collaborations to make the most of emerging opportunities in the areas of manufacturing and marketing lifesaving medical equipment and devices…
(2024-05-06). Macron deployed French Foreign Legion to Ukraine, claims former US official. infobrics.org NATO sets two red lines to justify intervention in Ukraine war.
(2024-05-06). Weapons supply for Ukraine becoming an issue in EU election campaign. infobrics.org The representatives of the conservative political forces of the EU, controlled by the United States, are urging Brussels to launch a full-scale war against Russia, and are also provoking a worsening of the socio-economic situation of Europeans and an aggravation of the migration crisis in Europe.
(2024-05-06). How China's naval strategy exposes decades of America's Sinophobic lies. infobrics.org The overall strategic shift in China's geopolitical planning is its new naval doctrine. Namely, it has changed so much that it completely nullifies decades of America's wet dreams about having Moscow and Beijing at each other's throats while the US goes unchallenged in its incessant aggression against the world. For decades, the mainstream propaganda machine has been spreading ludicrous propaganda about China supposedly "setting its eyes on Siberia".
(2024-05-06). Zelensky hypocritically uses religious rhetoric while the Orthodox Church is persecuted in Ukraine. infobrics.org
(2024-05-06). BRICS Is Force for Global Transparency — African Experts. infobrics.org The "unfair" Western agenda is a barrier to the continent's development, business professionals have told…
(2024-05-06). Challenging Dollar's Dominance. infobrics.org BRICS group of emerging economies strive to shift some of oil trade to other currencies…
(2024-05-06). "Occupation's nightmare" continues despite Jordanian authorities' crackdown. peoplesdispatch.org Since the recent war on Gaza was launched by the Israeli occupation forces in October 2023, Jordan has witnessed mass protests across the country. Such protests are not unusual for the Jordanian people in spite of their government's compromising stance on the Israeli entity. Jordanians have taken to the streets for decades in protest over the Israel-Jordan Peace treaty, also known as "Wadi Araba", that was signed in 1994. | "'Wadi Araba' is not peace, 'Wadi Araba' is surrender, has been chanted by Jordanians for around 30 years. | In November 2023, Abu Obaida, the spokesperson for Al-Qassam Brigades, the military…
(2024-05-06). For First Time Bahraini Resistance Launches Attack On Israel. popularresistance.org For the first time since the start of the war, the Islamic Resistance in Bahrain has declared its responsibility for an attack on an Israeli target in the Eilat region, in southern Israel. | This is the first time that a Bahraini-based group takes action as part of growing regional solidarity with Gaza. | The Ashtar Brigades said that they have hit the Israeli target using drones, and that their action was done in solidarity with "the patient people in resisting Gaza". | The Bahraini Brigades said in a statement on Thursday that its target was the headquarters of the "company responsible for ground transportation…
(2024-05-06). The One Video Israel Doesn't Want You to See. transcend.org 10 Apr 2024 – What Really Happened on October 7…
(2024-05-06). Richard Beck: Bidenism Abroad. newleftreview.org Panoramic survey of US foreign policy as Washington attempts to maintain its global hegemony in conditions of faltering growth. Containing China, confronting Russia, driving decarbonization: each of Biden's stated aims has been beset by insoluble contradictions from the outset, Richard Beck argues, now compounded by Israel's punitive war on Gaza.
(2024-05-06). Israel's Netanyahu uses Holocaust ceremony to brush off international pressure against Gaza offensive. scmp.com Israel's prime minister denounced a 'volcano of antisemitism' and international criticism of Israel's war in Gaza.
(2024-05-06). 'Burner Charities': How Canadian Dollars Have Flowed to Israel for Decades. libya360.wordpress.com Ayse Betul Aytekin Shady not-for-profit groups take turns funding illegal Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank but evade legal consequences by exploiting gaps in Canadian law. Dubious charitable groups are exploiting loopholes in Canada's laws to funnel millions of dollars to Israel, where the funds are mostly used to help illegal settlers seize large…
(2024-05-06). Republican Senators Threaten ICC: 'Target Israel and We Will Target You'. news.antiwar.com
(2024-05-06). Israel's Al Jazeera Ban Slams The Door On Freedom Of The Press. thedissenter.org 
(2024-05-06). Student Demands for Divestment Are Not New. counterpunch.org Divestment can mean different things depending on the nature of the institution's financial ties. But the idea behind it is simple: It means removing all financial ties, such as withdrawing investments, and therefore ending direct complicity in criminal and unjust actions. American institutions of higher learning are economic powerhouses with massive endowments, and ultimately can be described as "big businesses." Many of them use their funds to directly or indirectly invest in Israel. Harvard University, for example, was found in 2020 to have invested nearly $200 million of its $40 billion endowment in companies…
(2024-05-06). For Netanyahu, it's always 1938 and U.S. college campuses are Nazi Germany. haaretz.com Anyone familiar with Benjamin Netanyahu's interpretation of history should not be surprised by his latest ludicrous comparison between the pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. college campuses and 1930s Germany…
(2024-05-06). Gaza: 81 Palestinians killed, 200 injured by Israeli bombings last 48hrs. muslimnews.co.uk By Abdul Adil Gaza City, (AA, Wafa): At least 81 Palestinians have been killed and at least 200 others injured by Israeli indiscriminate bombings in the last 48 hours in Gaza Strip, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. this brings total number of Palestinians killed since 7 October 2023 to 34,735 including 14,944 children and 9,849 …
(2024-05-06). They Exposed an Israeli Spyware Firm. Now the Company Is Badgering Them in Court. theintercept.com NSO Group, which makes Pegasus spyware, keeps trying to extract information from Citizen Lab researchers — and a judge keeps swatting it down.
(2024-05-06). Does Every Person in Israel Deserve to Die? davidswanson.org I fervently hope, dear reader, that you do not agree that every person in Israel deserves to die. But I know some of you do, and I hope to suggest a better way of looking at it. I know that you're even more unlikely to agree with me that nobody ever anywhere "deserves to die." …
(2024-05-06). Over Dozen Israeli Soldiers Killed or Wounded in Al-Qassam Rocket Strike. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The armed wing of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas announced Sunday that it launched a series of rockets targeting an Israeli military position along Gaza's southern border with the occupied territories, resulting in the death and injury of over a dozen Israeli soldiers.
(2024-05-06). 'We're dealing with a sexual Shoah as it's happening'. haaretz.com Amid global protests against the Gaza war — some accompanied by denial of Hamas' systematic sexual crimes — Israeli filmmaker Anat Stalinsky created a film documenting sexual violence on October 7, through interviews by former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg…
(2024-05-06). Emory Faculty Prepares 'No Confidence' Vote For University President. popularresistance.org Atlanta – Last Thursday, April 25, Emory students and faculty, AUCC students, and other community members from Atlanta arrived on Emory's quad to establish a Gaza Solidarity and Stop Cop City encampment. Protesters are demanding that Emory University immediately divest from Israeli and "Cop City," the $109 million police militarization facility being built in Weelaunee Forest in unincorporated DeKalb County. | Almost immediately, Emory University President Gregory Fenves called the police to repress the protests. The Emory police, Atlanta Police Department, and Georgia State Patrol were all present.
(2024-05-06). Two men killed in overnight shootings in central and northern Israel. haaretz.com Police suspect that at least one of the incidents was related to organized crime…
(2024-05-06). The Hidden Messages of the Power Elite's Cultural Apparatus. transcend.org 2 May 2024 – To be crucified is to suffer and die slowly and agonizingly. It is generally associated with Rome's killing of Jesus and carries profound symbolic spiritual meaning for Christians. It also refers to many types of suffering and death inflicted on the weak by the strong, such as the ongoing genocidal slaughter of Palestinians by the Israel government.
(2024-05-06). KRG Urged to Avert Hostile Moves against Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Describing Iran as a staunch supporter and friend of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region in difficulty, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi called on Erbil to prevent the Israeli regime and other anti-Iranian elements from using the Kurdistan region's soil against the Islamic Republic.
(2024-05-06). Israeli Eurovision representative attends Holocaust memorial ceremony instead of opening event. haaretz.com Citing security concerns, Golan and her team have previously said they will not be attending any Eurovision events other than rehearsals and her actual performances. On Sunday, the Israeli singer lit a candle at a small Holocaust Memorial ceremony with Malmo's Jewish community…
(2024-05-06). US$400 million boost in federal funds for security at US places of worship. scmp.com The funding boost, announced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, comes as concerns rise over threats against Jewish and Muslim communities, fuelled in part by the Israel-Gaza war.
(2024-05-06). Xi says China ready to join EU for more broad-based peace conference on Palestinian-Israeli conflict. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China is ready to work with the EU to support a more broad-based, authoritative and effective international peace conference on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict to be held as quickly as possible to set a timetable and a roadmap for the two-State solution.
(2024-05-06). Why impact of Israel-Gaza war has become harder to document. cpj.org 
Israel's surprise attack on Al-Shifa hospital in northern Gaza on March 18, and the two weeks of fighting that followed, resulted in hundreds of deaths and a trail of destruction. It also left a morass of contradictory information about exactly who was killed there, who was arrested, and who went missing. As the Israel-Gaza war…
(2024-05-06). US Congress Approves $91 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-06). By shutting down Al Jazeera, Israel is shooting itself in the foot. haaretz.com In shuttering the Qatari news network, Israel joins a distinguished club of Arab countries that have stopped Al Jazeera's operations. This move should worry Israeli media, which is prohibited from broadcasting independently from inside the Gaza Strip…
(2024-05-06). Netanyahu Says Nothing Will Stop Israel From Defending Itself. latintimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday denounced a "volcano of anti-Semitism" and international criticism of Israel's war in Gaza, insisting that no pressure would stop it from defending itself.
(2024-05-06). Mapping Pro-Palestine College Campus Protests Around the World. transcend.org 29 Apr 2024 – Pro-Palestinian demonstrations and sit-ins are spreading at universities across the US and around the world. From the US to Australia to Europe and Latin America, students are calling for their universities to divest and sever ties with Israel.
(2024-05-06). Drone explodes in Metula; IDF attacks Hezbollah's elite Radwan force targets in response. haaretz.com Thrity rockets were launched toward the Golan Heights from Lebanon earlier on Monday, causing minor damage to homes. The Israeli army assesses the barrage is a response to an overnight IDF strike on a Hezbollah compound deep in Lebanon…
(2024-05-06). Israel Bans Al Jazeera Journalists, Network. scheerpost.com 
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Committee to Protect Journalists on Sunday condemned the Israeli cabinet's decision to ban the Al Jazeera news network in Israel. The network's office was closed and its equipment was confiscated. Israeli cable channels were forced to delete Al Jazeera from their offerings, and even its …
(2024-05-06). Let Israel's Leaders Get Arrested for War Crimes. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-06). UK: Cambridge and Oxford students launch protest encampments against Gaza war. middleeasteye.net 
UK: Cambridge and Oxford students launch protest encampments against Gaza war | Students, outraged over rising death toll in Gaza and how their universities spend tuition fees, launch tent encampments calling for divestment from Israel | | Students at the University of Cambridge launched an e…
(2024-05-06). I Oppose Israel's Atrocities In Gaza Because I'm Not A Psychopath: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): I don't oppose the butchery in …
(2024-05-06). Israel dropped US-made bombs on Lebanon medical center: Report. thecradle.co
(2024-05-06). UNESCO Awards World Press Freedom Prize To Palestinian Journalists. orinocotribune.com The Palestinian journalists covering the Israeli onslaught on Gaza and the suffering of the Palestinian people are rewarded with the Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom prize. | The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) rewarded on Thursday the 2024 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize to the Palestinian journalists covering the Israeli occupation's atrocities in Gaza. | "In these times of darkness and hopelessness, we wish to share a strong message of solidarity and recognition to those Palestinian journalists who are covering this crisis in such dramatic circumstanc…
(2024-05-06). The Mediated Palestinian-Israeli Deal. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-06). UK Labour says party needs to rebuild trust with Muslims after Gaza backlash. middleeasteye.net 
UK Labour says party needs to rebuild trust with Muslims after Gaza backlash | Party's deputy campaign coordinator Ellie Reeves said it had a great deal of work to do to win back the support of Muslim voters | | Protesters against Israel's war on Gaza in London on 27 April (AFP/Benjamin Cremel) | A se…
(2024-05-06). Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day with wreath laying, Yad Vashem ceremony. haaretz.com Following the siren that brought the country to a standstill, ceremonies will be held across the country. At an event at Yad Vashem on Sunday night, Netanyahu said, 'Even if we have to stand alone, we will continue to fight against human evil'…
(2024-05-06). A decade old Israeli law could hamper deescalation with Hezbollah in Lebanon. haaretz.com A law passed by Netanyahu's 2014 government says that any ceding of Israeli territory must be approved by a referendum or by a large Knesset majority, and could affect the Prime Minister's ability to ensure calm on Israel's northern border with Lebanon…
(2024-05-06). How Israel Violates International Law in Gaza: Expert Report. transcend.org 29 Apr 2024 – An independent expert report lays out how Israel systematically violated U.S. and International Law in Gaza, concluding that Israel launched indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks on civilian areas due to "extremely relaxed rules of engagement."
(2024-05-06). Belgium trying to recruit European countries to impose economic sanctions on Israel. haaretz.com According to reports in Belgium, Prime Minister Alexander De Croo told aides, 'I don't think we can continue to regard Israel as a trading partner' ‚ñ Possible partners for such a move may be Ireland, Luxembourg, and Malta, which have been very critical of Israel since the outbreak of the war…
(2024-05-06). CPJ calls for investigation into Israeli shooting at 2 Al-Araby TV journalists in West Bank. theguardian.com 
(2024-05-06). CPJ calls for investigation into Israeli shooting at 2 Al-Araby TV journalists in West Bank. cpj.org Beirut, May 6, 2024 — The Committee to Protect Journalists is extremely concerned by reports of Israeli forces shooting at an Al-Araby TV crew on Saturday and calls for an immediate and transparent investigation into whether the journalists were targeted. Israeli forces fired at Ameed Shehade, a reporter with Qatari-funded broadcaster Al-Araby TV, and camera…
(2024-05-06). U.S. campuses splintered by protests over israel-palestine conflict. ecns.cn Now, students have again become the front line in a new conflict — this time as Israel fights Hamas in Gaza.
(2024-05-06). Disclose, Divest, Boycott Israel: Student Encampments in Canada for Palestine. socialistproject.ca 
F4P in Solidarity With Student Encampments: | Faculty for Palestine (F4P) wholeheartedly supports the student encampments for Palestine at universities across the settler colonial state of Canada and around the world. The students are holding universities accountable by insisting that they end their complicity with Israeli occupation, apartheid, and
(2024-05-06). The Weekly Round-Up: Single Sex Spaces & More Challenges to Rwanda Scheme. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In the News Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel's rejection of Hamas' offer for the return of all hostages in return for the end of the war in Gaza on Sunday, claiming such a deal would 'leave Hamas intact' and render 'the next October 7th only a matter of time'. The main conflict at the …
(2024-05-06). Let Israel's Leaders Get Arrested for War Crimes. libya360.wordpress.com Gideon Levy All decent Israelis must ask themselves the following questions: Is their country committing war crimes in Gaza? If so, how should they be stopped? How should the culprits be punished? Who can punish them? Is it reasonable for crimes to go unprosecuted and criminals to be exculpated? One may, of course, reply in…
(2024-05-06). US$400 million boost in federal funds for security at US places of worship. scmp.com The funding boost, announced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, comes as concerns rise over threats against Jewish and Muslim communities, fuelled in part by the Israel-Gaza war.
(2024-05-06). On Gaza's crowded battlefields, many Israeli soldiers are killed by friendly fire. haaretz.com Last week, two reservists were killed in Gaza by Israeli tank fire after being misidentified as the enemy. A squadron commander on the incident: 'With the means available to us, it could happen again'…
(2024-05-06). Islamic Resistance in Iraq Strikes Israeli Bases with Drones. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for targeting two Israeli military bases in occupied Palestinian territories using drones.
(2024-05-06). Mitt Romney Says Congress Supports Banning TikTok for Israel. news.antiwar.com In a conversation with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) acknowledged that banning TikTok has such strong support in Congress because the social media platform has hurt Israel's public relations battle. "Some wonder why there was such overwhelming support for us to shut down, potentially, TikTok or other entities of that nature," …
(2024-05-06). Israel's Netanyahu uses Holocaust ceremony to brush off international pressure against Gaza offensive. scmp.com Israel's prime minister denounced a 'volcano of antisemitism' and international criticism of Israel's war in Gaza.
(2024-05-06). India, Israel, and America's Double Standard. counterpunch.org India is hailed as the world's biggest democracy, and Israel as the only democracy in the Middle East. Yet both are led by authoritarian rulers who are far more interested in crushing opponents than in promoting democracy. This reality should be sobering for US presidents who, whether Democrats or Republicans, have consistently given both countries
(2024-05-06). Romney and Blinken Admit Tiktok Ban Sought to Censor Gaza News. truthout.org A discussion between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Sen. Mitt Romney over the weekend included what one critic called an "incredible mask-off moment," with the two officials speaking openly about the U.S. government's long-term attempts to provide public relations work for Israel in defense of its policies in the occupied Palestinian territories — and its push to ban TikTok in order to… |
(2024-05-06). With Hamas talks on the verge of collapse, Netanyahu puts up a rejectionist front. haaretz.com The director of the CIA was dispatched to the middle east in an effort to save the hostage deal, and Netanyahu is considered to be the main obstacle. The intensity of U.S. pressure will determine whether he accedes to President Biden's demands…
(2024-05-06). Revolt on Campus: Protests over Gaza Disrupt Graduation Ceremonies as Police Crack Down on Encampments. democracynow.org 
Police have now arrested more than 2,500 students at pro-Palestine protests across the U.S., yet students continue to call for an end to the war on Gaza and universities' investment in companies that support Israel's occupation of Palestine. We speak to three student organizers from around the country: Salma Hamamy of the University of Michigan, president of the school's chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, about the commencement ceremony protest she helped organize, and Cady de la Cruz of the University of Virginia and Rae Ferrara of the State University of New York at New Paltz about…
(2024-05-06). Having an ethics code didn't stop Nazi doctors from committing war crimes. haaretz.com From sterilization of hundreds of thousands of people to medical experiments and killing of people with special needs: Israeli Prof. Shmuel Reis tells Haaretz how this grim chapter of history should be taught at medical schools everywhere…
(2024-05-06). 'What surprises me is how it managed until now': Palestinians react to Israel's shutdown of Al Jazeera. haaretz.com After Israel shuttered the local offices of the Qatari-owned news network, Palestinians criticized the ban as an attempt to hide its intensive coverage of the war in Gaza…
(2024-05-06). The Dust Has Settled: The Aftermath Of Iran's Retaliatory Strikes On Israel. thealtworld.com 
It's been nearly one month since Israel bombed Iran's embassy in Syria and since Iran's retaliatory strikes against Israel. The dust may have settled but was this all for show? Dr. Mohammad Marandi joins Mnar Adley to discuss the aftermath of these attacks and what it means for Iran and the future of the region. | In the wake of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, MintCast brings you an exclusive interview with Seyed Mohammad Marandi, Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran. Join MintPress as we delve into the unfolding events and gain insights into Iran's perspective.
(2024-05-06). David Pakman DESTROYED By Lee Camp For Defending Israel! youtube.com
(2024-05-06). Why impact of Israel-Gaza war has become harder to document. apnews.com
(2024-05-06). Bolivia's Evo Morales Announces Candidacy for 2025 Presidential Elections (+Jorge Glas). orinocotribune.com The leader of the Indigenous movement of Bolivia, Evo Morales, announced during a political rally in the Cochabamba region that he will run as a presidential candidate in the upcoming 2025 elections with support from the Movement toward Socialism (MAS) political party. | Accompanied by his followers, Morales added that, "Until this moment, we are legally and constitutionally qualified to be president, that is not up for debate. What they are doing is searching at how, with the autoprorrogados [Supreme Court Judges who controversially extended their terms], they are searching for how to eliminate me as an option,…
(2024-05-06). Bolivia's Evo Morales Announces Candidacy for 2025 Presidential Elections (+Jorge Glas). orinocotribune.com
(2024-05-06). Venezuela's Vice President: We Must Reject US Militarization in Latin America, CIA Bases in Guyana. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez asked Venezuelans and all Latin American people to remain united and reject the United States militarization of the region. On her social media accounts, she wrote that "Latin America and the Caribbean must continue to be a zone of peace. We, the people, must reject the US militarization of our region." | Along with the message, this Sunday, May 5, she shared a video of the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, in the company of the Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino in which the dignitary warned about the threat that Guyana represents for the country "because they have…
(2024-05-06). Inside Story of Mass Graves at Al-Shifa and Al-Nasser Hospitals in Gaza. orinocotribune.com By Robert Inlakesh — May 3, 2024 | "Everywhere you walk there are graves, decomposing bodies or potentially people buried under the rubble", a resident of northern Gaza's al-Rimal neighborhood told the Press TV website, describing mass graves at two of the largest medical complexes in the besieged coastal territory. | The discovery of hundreds of mass graves at the Nasser and al-Shifa hospital complexes, where United Nations (UN) officials reported that bodies were "buried deep in the ground and covered with waste", has led its officials to call for an international probe into the horrors being uncovered.
(2024-05-06). APPEAL FROM BRAZILIAN WOMEN ON PEACE MISSION IN THE MIDDLE EAST. popularresistance.org
(2024-05-06). Universities As Tentacles Of The Police State. popularresistance.org The recent Congressional hearings leading to a bloodbath of university presidents brings back memories from my teen-age years in the 1950s when everyone's eyes were glued to the TV broadcast of the McCarthy hearings. And the student revolts incited by vicious college presidents trying to stifle academic freedom when it opposes foreign unjust wars awakens memories of the 1960s protests against the Vietnam War and the campus clampdowns confronting police violence. | I was the junior member of the "Columbia three" alongside Seymour Melman and my mentor Terence McCarthy.
(2024-05-06). Appeal From Brazilian Women On Peace Mission In the Middle East. popularresistance.org Responding to the calls for active listening by "Palestinian Women, the Pillar of Resistance" and the outcry of statements from Palestinian institutions and intellectuals, we are making some necessary propositions for immediate and forceful action with the Brazilian government, as well as urging entities and leaders of communities in Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean and the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP), with the leading role in the "Lula tem Razà£o!" [Lula is Correct] movement, from the Global South.
(2024-05-06). What Cities Can Learn From Seattle's Racial And Social Justice Law. popularresistance.org The right-wing political campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion policies taking place in several states across the U.S. has called into question the nation's commitment to achieving racial equality. | In this landscape, Seattle is marking a milestone of sorts — the first anniversary of adopting its Race and Social Justice Initiative ordinance. | This ordinance, signed into law in April 2023, places the Race and Social Justice Initiative under the Seattle Office of Civil Rights and states that all departments in city government are responsible for "implementing change toward ending institutional ra…
(2024-05-06). We stand with Samidoun's Charlotte Kates! Let's raise our voices for Palestine, Palestinian resistance and liberation! samidoun.net 
The above graphic was designed by an artist in Gaza for Samidoun. Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network stands with our International Coordinator Charlotte Kates who was arrested and charged by the Vancouver Police Department this week for a speech she gave on April 26 expressing support for the Palestinian resistance and calling for the Palestinian …
(2024-05-06). Ending the Logic of War. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-06). The Press Freedom Clock is TikToking. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-06). Ralph Nader: The Summer of Student Activist Protests. scheerpost.com 
Berkeley Free Palestine Camp. Mx. Granger, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons By Ralph Nader / Nader.org At many college campuses, students are protesting in opposition to the Biden Administration's unconditional backing, with weapons and diplomatic cover, of Netanyahu's continuing serial war crimes slaughtering tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, most of them children and …
(2024-05-06). Romney Admits Push to Ban TikTok Is Aimed at Censoring News Out of Gaza. scheerpost.com 
Secretary Antony J. Blinken participates in a keynote conversation with U.S. Senator Mitt Romney at the McCain Institute's 2024 Sedona Forum in Sedona, Arizona, May 3, 2024. (Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy) By Julia Conley / Common Dreams A discussion between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Sen. Mitt Romney over the …
(2024-05-06). Romney Admits Push to Ban TikTok Is Aimed at Censoring News Out of Gaza. scheerpost.com
(2024-05-06). Ralph Nader: The Summer of Student Activist Protests. scheerpost.com By Ralph Nader / Nader.org At many college campuses, students are protesting in opposition to the Biden Administration's unconditional backing, with weapons and diplomatic cover, of Netanyahu's continuing serial war crimes slaughtering tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, most of them children and women. Hundreds of faculty members are defending these valiant youngsters …
(2024-05-06). Sudan's Conflict and Resulting Starvation. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-06). Ireland Is Eager to Recognize The Palestinian State: PM Harris. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris had a phone conversation with Spanish President Pedro Sanchez in which he confirmed his intention to recognize Palestine as a state. | RELATED: | "I spoke with Sanchez this morning on the wish of both Ireland and Spain to recognize the State of Palestine. Formal recognition of Palestine is important as part of an acknowledgment that a two-state solution is the way to bring abou…
(2024-05-06). US Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Campus Protests Denounced. telesurenglish.net The recent raid on pro-Palestinian encampments on U.S. college campuses and arrests of over 2,400 students by police have drawn sharp criticism from various sides in the United States. | RELATED: | "We condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the heavy-handed, militaristic response to student activism that we are seeing across the country," said a recent statement by the American Association of University Professors (AAU…
(2024-05-06). Zelensky Will Soon Lack Legitimacy, Russia Says. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will "completely" lose legitimacy on May 20. | RELATED: | "Zelensky has begun to lose the fight for 'the hearts and minds' of the Ukrainian people, especially since his legitimacy as president will be completely lost after his term expires on May 20," it said, adding that the U.S. is already looking for a replacement for Z…
(2024-05-06). Mexico: Letter of concern from international organisations about the delegitimisation of the Frayba HRC. fidh.org In an open letter, 10 organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, express concern about the accusations, the delegitimisation and stigmatisation of the Fray Bartolomé de las Casas Human Rights Centre (Frayba) and call for public recognition of the fundamental work carried out by human rights organisations and defenders in (…) | – |
(2024-05-06). Lawsuit by Abu Ghraib Torture Survivors Ends in Mistrial Even as CACI's Role Made Clear in U.S. Court. democracynow.org We speak with the lead attorney in the historic case against U.S. military contractor CACI brought by three Iraqi survivors of torture at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, which just ended in mistrial. | We speak with the lead attorney in the historic case against U.S. military contractor CACI brought by three Iraqi survivors of torture at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, which just ended in mistrial.
(2024-05-06). Facing PR Crisis, UT Austin Administrators Manufacture Myth of Outside Agitators. truthout.org Austin, Texas—Although Travis County Attorney Delia Garza initially dropped criminal trespass charges against the first 57 people arrested while protesting in solidarity with Palestine on the University of Texas (UT) at Austin campus on April 24, her office is approaching a second batch of charges stemming from an attempt to reestablish an impromptu encampment on April 29 differently: Garza has… |
(2024-05-06). Federally Subsidized Tenants Are Being Evicted for Pot Even Where It's Legal. truthout.org While 24 states have passed laws to legalize recreational marijuana, federal law continues to prohibit the plant. This disparity between state and federal laws has grave consequences, not just in terms of the criminal legal system but elsewhere, too: Federally subsidized tenants, including Section 8 and public housing tenants, can be evicted or denied admission for possessing… |
(2024-05-06). Missouri Organizers Have Put Abortion Rights on the Ballot. truthout.org A coalition of abortion rights advocates in Missouri moved one step closer to putting abortion rights on the ballot despite legal challenges, delays and a grassroots "decline to sign" campaign waged by anti-abortion groups. The coalition, Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, submitted over 380,000 signatures on Friday for a proposed constitutional amendment that would guarantee a right to… |
(2024-05-06). Home attendants rally May Day to protest 24-hour shifts. workers.org 
In celebration of May Day, hundreds of home attendants and others held a rally in English, Spanish and Chinese outside City Hall in New York City to demand an end to 24-hour workdays. Home attendants in the city, mostly immigrant women of color, are forced to work 24-hour shifts for . . . |
(2024-05-06). Cuba hosts Educational Film Festival. plenglish.com Havana, May 6 (Prensa Latina) Beyond audiovisuals, the International Educational Film Festival (MICE) is paying tribute on Monday to the work of French writer and director Michel Ocelot and the Cuban animated character Elpidio Valdés.
(2024-05-06). Beijing rejects Canada's report accusing China of interference. plenglish.com Beijing, May 6 (Prensa Latina) China on Monday rejected a preliminary report from Canada that accuses Beijing of being a threat of persistent and sophisticated foreign interference in its internal affairs.
(2024-05-06). Russia will respond to US missiles in Asia with nuclear deterrence. plenglish.com Moscow, May 6 (Prensa Latina) Russia will respond with measures of nuclear deterrent to the deployment of US short- and medium-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific, the Russian Foreign Ministry's ambassador for special missions, Grigori Mashkov, warned on Monday.
(2024-05-06). ECLAC holds regional seminar on fiscal policy in Chile. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, May 6 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of the Ministries of Finance of 13 countries are attending the 36th Seminar on Fiscal Policy at the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)'s headquarters in Chile on Monday.
(2024-05-06). Colombian Government and EMC hold peace talks. plenglish.com Bogotá, May 6 (Prensa Latina) Social dialogue will take place from May 6-10 in communities of Caquetá, northwest of Colombia, as part of the negotiations between the Colombian Government and the Central General Staff (EMC).
(2024-05-06). International Meeting of Psychology Students opens in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, May 6 (Prensa Latina) The 13th International Meeting of Psychology Students opened in this capital on Monday, following its official inauguration at the Main Lecture hall of the University of Havana.
(2024-05-06). Could Tying Industrial Policy to Care Policy Help Fix America's Child Care Crisis? inequality.org Many American families are struggling to pay for child care, with the average price for licensed providers now nearly $11,000 a year. These high prices can be a huge barrier for workers, particularly women, forcing many to cut back on hours or drop out of the workforce entirely. A new federal program aims to help …
(2024-05-06). May Day March for Immigrants' Rights in Fresno. indybay.org There was a march May Day through downtown Fresno, calling for immigrants' rights.
(2024-05-06). Wednesday 5/8: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineWednesday…
(2024-05-06). Saturday 5/11: San Jose: Rep. Ro Khanna's Town Hall. indybay.org Hoover Middle School multipurpose room/cafeteria | 1635 Park Ave | San Jose, CA…
(2024-05-06). SDS Humboldt Statement on the End of the Occupation of Siemens Hall. indybay.org It may be the end of the occupation, but we're only just getting started…
(2024-05-06). GW President Calls for End to Protest; Students Vow to Continue. indybay.org Student protest leaders at George Washington University (GW) held an afternoon news conference today in the aftermath of an email letter sent out yesterday to the GW community from President Ellen M. Granberg regarding the ongoing campus encampment for Gaza protest.
(2024-05-06). Monday 5/6: Protest Blinken at RSA Conference 2024. indybay.org Moscone Center: 747 Howard Street, San Francisco…
(2024-05-06). Day Three at UCSC's Gaza Solidarity Encampment. indybay.org The Gaza solidarity encampment at UC Santa Cruz has grown significantly since it was established on May Day. Tents now stretch beyond the limits of Quarry Plaza. The mood at the camp was tranquil on the afternoon of May 3; groups of students participated in study groups on the Student Union decks as a teach-in was being held in front of Ivéta Cafe. Educational programming has been robust at the encampment, with full event schedules being posted daily by Students for Justice in Palestine.
(2024-05-06). Wednesday 5/8: Book Talk on Confronting White Christian Nationalism w/ author Rev Dr Pamela Cooper-White. indybay.org St Mark's Episcopal Church | 600 Colorado Avenue | Palo Alto, CA 94306 | Accessibility: Venue is wheelchair accessible; closed captioning will be available.
(2024-05-06). Wednesday 5/8: UC Merced Rally for Gaza. indybay.org University Plaza, UC Merced…
(2024-05-06). Thursday 5/9: Learn about Local Elementary Schools in Haight area. indybay.org Join us in person Park Branch Library, 1833 Page Street (between Cole and Shrader) • Or you can join us on line via the Zoom • Meeting ID: 970 0198 5280 Passcode: 333544. Or copy from our website. • Zoom also provides telephone numbers. These are not toll-free numbers.
(2024-05-06). AHA Statement on 2024 Campus Protests. indybay.org Approved by AHA Council, May 2024…
(2024-05-06). Saturday 6/22: 2024 Liberation Paddle Out. indybay.org Cowell Beach, Beach Street, Santa Cruz…
(2024-05-06). Wednesday 5/8: Defend Berkeley Schools (rally). indybay.org Old City Hall, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley CA 94703…
(2024-05-06). Interloper at Stanford Encampment Assaults Students Gets Arrested. indybay.org On May 3, a belligerent person interrupted a solemn vigil at Stanford University's pro-Palestine encampment. He verbally and and physically assaulted student demonstrators, leading to his arrest by Stanford police.
(2024-05-06). Wednesday 5/15: CSU Stan Palestine Solidarity Protest. indybay.org University Quad, California State University, Stanislaus…
(2024-05-06). Friday 5/10: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2024-05-06). "KAYAKTIVISTS" Paddle Against Chevron. indybay.org Kayaks confront oil tankers…
(2024-05-06). Day of Forest Action May 28th. indybay.org 45 million acres to be cut for fire prevention | 9m45s…
(2024-05-06). Saturday 5/11: Free Palestine Commencement. indybay.org Eureka Courthouse…
(2024-05-06). Tuesday 5/7: Walk Out for Palestine at Diablo Valley College. indybay.org Diablo Valley College in the Commons, 321 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill…
(2024-05-06). W.E. O'Neil Construction Co. Unqualified to Bid on U.C. Santa Cruz Student Housing Project. indybay.org W.E. O'Neil Construction Co. Unqualified to Bid on U.C. Santa Cruz Student Housing Project, Carpenters Union Alleges | University of California should reject W.E. O'Neil bid based on new evidence. Carpenters Local Union 505 Says Construction Company Falsified State Bid…
(2024-05-06). Sunday 5/19: Anti-Chevron Day! indybay.org Unity Park, 1605 Ohio Ave, Richmond…
(2024-05-06). Friday 5/31: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org
(2024-05-06). Friday 5/10: No Mas Muertes Fundraiser for Humanitarian Efforts on Mexico – U.S. Border. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2024-05-06). Students at UC Davis Launch Gaza Solidarity Encampment. indybay.org On May 6, students at UC Davis launched an encampment on campus in solidarity with the people of Gaza. Students have issued a set of demands, and are requesting support at the encampment.
(2024-05-06). Monday 5/6: Virtual Training: How community can protect student Gaza solidarity encampments. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-05-06). Friday 5/10: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-n……
(2024-05-06). Youth and Age Together in Action on Earth Day. indybay.org Photos from Earth Day event April 19 in front of Palo Alto City Hall in King Plaza…
(2024-05-06). "Arcadia" – Interview with Director Chloe Xtina on Plans to Film "Arcadia" in Santa Cruz. indybay.org Chloe Xtina is a Sundance Ignite x Adobe fellow and she'll be shooting her third short film in Santa Cruz in mid-May. "Arcadia" is the story of a young woman's "sexual awakening infused with the precarity of climate collapse."
(2024-05-06). Students and faculty protest the war against Palestine at Cal State University Fresno. indybay.org Two hundred turned out for a sit-in for Palestine at Cal State University Fresno on Wednesday, May 1. The event lasted several hours and was peaceful.
(2024-05-06). Saturday 5/25: Soupstock 2024. indybay.org Duck Pond Stage, San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2024-05-06). Monday 5/6: CSUMB: All Out for Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-05-06). Brand loyalties dominate our life choices — but party brands are hardly created equal. nationofchange.org Sorry, but a convicted scoundrel struggling to stay out of jail only to become a fascist commando sounds like a miracle way to lose.
(2024-05-06). Russia Adds Zelensky To Criminal 'Wanted' List. latintimes.com Russia has added Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to its list of wanted criminals, a move Kyiv dismissed as a sign of Moscow's "desperation".
(2024-05-06). How realistic is Macron's plan of a "European pole"? uwidata.com 
French President Emmanuel Macron has advocated in various statements at different times for the creation of an independent European pole that is distant from the US, opposed to Russia and cooperating with China. To understand and evaluate Macron's statements, it is useful to put the pieces back together, which were displaced with the Ukraine War. …
(2024-05-06). Russia To Hold Nuclear Weapons Drills in Response to Latest Western Provocations. news.antiwar.com The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia will hold drills simulating the use of tactical nuclear weapons in response to the latest provocations from the West. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov pointed to comments from Western officials about sending troops to Ukraine to fight Russian forces. Last week, French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed his view that …
(2024-05-06). World: Protecting civilians from explosive weapons in populated areas: POC Week Side Event Concept Note. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Myanmar, occupied Palestinian territory, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Ukraine, World, Yemen | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached file. | Background | For more than fifteen years, every UN Secretary-General report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict has drawn attention to the ongoing protection challenges that civilians face when explosive weapons are used in populated areas. One month after the first international follow-up conference of The Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protecti…
(2024-05-06). Australian educators' rank-and-file committee demands that Ukrainian regime release Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org A meeting of the Committee for Public Education denounced the arrest of the courageous Ukrainian socialist and demanded his immediate freedom.
(2024-05-06). Russian Strikes Cut Power for Nearly Half a Million Homes in Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com Ukraine's Energy Ministry said power had been partially restored in the Sumy region on Monday morning.
(2024-05-06). The Manipulation about Ukraine by the West. theduran.com
(2024-05-06). Von der Leyen says good ties with China important for EU. ecns.cn European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that it is important that the European Union (EU) maintains good relations with China, and this will determine whether global challenges such as climate change and the Ukraine crisis can be better addressed.
(2024-05-06). Boris Johnson ADMITS Truth About Ukraine Proxy War! youtu.be
(2024-05-06). Ukraine war: Russian attacks on Kharkiv and surrounding area kill 1, injure 24, officials say. scmp.com Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, has been a frequent target of attacks in recent weeks.
(2024-05-06). Ukraine war: Russian attacks on Kharkiv and surrounding area kill 1, injure 24, officials say. scmp.com Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, has been a frequent target of attacks in recent weeks.
(2024-05-06). Ukraine War: Washington Moves on to Plan B. transcend.org 26 Apr 2024 – Here's what everyone needs to understand about Ukraine: The US has already moved on to Plan B, but the Biden administration has not issued an official statement; the shift has already begun. The Washington Brain-trust has abandoned any hope of winning the war outright.
(2024-05-06). Joy Neumeyer: Moscow's Story. newleftreview.org Joy Neumeyer on Jade McGlynn, Memory Makers and Russia's War. Twin studies, scholarly and less so, of the uses of the past in Putin's war for Ukraine.
(2024-05-06). War and Peace "Made in America". Adolph Hitler is "The Torchbearer of Democracy" in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-06). How realistic is Macron's plan of a "European pole"? unitedworldint.com French President Emmanuel Macron has advocated in various statements at different times for the creation of an independent European pole that is distant from the US, opposed to Russia and cooperating with China. To understand and evaluate Macron's statements, it is useful to put the pieces back together, which were displaced with the Ukraine War. …
(2024-05-06). Ukraine war: Russia's Putin orders tactical nuclear weapon exercise to deter West, as Moscow captures 2 more villages. scmp.com Russia says the drills are in response to 'provocative statements and threats by certain Western officials'.
(2024-05-06). Selected Articles: Funds for Ukraine: More Slaughter Without Victory? Conversations with Jack Rasmus and Peter Koenig. globalresearch.ca 
(2024-05-06). Russia Says Captured 2 Frontline Villages in Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com Kyiv has struggled to hold the front line in recent months as it faces severe ammunition shortages, mostly due to delays in U.S. military aid.
(2024-05-06). 6 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russia's Belgorod. themoscowtimes.com Belgorod region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said several drones struck a car and two vans carrying workers near the village of Berezovka.
(2024-05-06). Macron Seeks To Sway China's Xi On Ukraine. latintimes.com French President Emmanuel Macron was on Monday set to warn Chinese leader Xi Jinping against backing Russia in the conflict over Ukraine but also seek to enlist his help in finding an end to the war.
(2024-05-06). War and Peace "Made in America". Adolph Hitler is "The Torchbearer of Democracy" in Ukraine. michelchossudovsky.substack.com
(2024-05-06). How Deep Is Your Love (Music Video of the Week). transcend.org Bee Gees official music video from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, now remastered in HD. | A Classic from 1977! Enjoy It…
(2024-05-06). Kenya Floods Death Toll at 228 as Crisis Persists. transcend.org 5 May 2024 – Kenya said today that the death toll from weeks of devastating rains and floods had risen to 228 and warned that there was no sign of a let-up in the crisis.
(2024-05-06). What Does It Mean to Be Human? Humanism, Transhumanism, Posthumanism. transcend.org 2 May 2024 – What does it mean, essentially, to be human? Reading Homer, one would gather than being human means being mortal. The gods and goddesses of ancient Greece partook of immortality.
(2024-05-06). Blame South Sudan's Civil War on Elites, Not "Ethnic Tensions" transcend.org 30 Apr 2024 – South Sudan's post-independence instability is often blamed on ethnic tensions. But exploitation by international companies and zero-sum competition over resources between local elites are the real causes of ongoing violence in the country.
(2024-05-06). A Middle East Peace That Could Happen (But Won't). transcend.org 5 May 2024 – In Washington-Speak, "Palestinian State" Means "Fried Chicken"
(2024-05-06). 'Dead Aid': What's Behind the West Helping Africa? transcend.org 30 Apr 2024 – Why international aid meant to help doesn't, and what can be done about it. Western financing only worsens Africa's development prospects. In 2009, Zambian economist and former World Bank consultant Dambisa Moyo defined such assistance as "dead aid."
(2024-05-06). Small Wooded Areas Around Us. transcend.org Even a crowded city like Delhi, which is the capital of India, has several forests in different parts of the city.
(2024-05-06). Regenerating Our Planet, Regenerating Our Health. transcend.org 22 Apr 2024 – The health of the planet and the health of the people are One, maintained through the cycles of food, life, and regeneration. We are part of nature and of its complex living processes. The earth, food and our bodies are interconnected living systems.
(2024-05-06). Heart-Stopping Moment Bridge Is Wiped Out in 'Apocalyptic' Brazil Floods & Roads Turn to Rivers. transcend.org 3 May 2024 – Shocking footage shows the moment a bridge collapses and vanishes in "apocalyptic" Brazil floods that killed at least 32 people. The death toll is expected to rise as 60 people are reported missing in Rio Grande do Sul while the state suffers "its biggest disaster".
(2024-05-06). Artificial Intelligence Index Report 2024. transcend.org April 2024 – Welcome to the seventh edition of the AI Index report. The 2024 Index is our most comprehensive to date and arrives at an important moment when AI's influence on society has never been more pronounced.
(2024-05-06). What's Next as 'Heavy-Handed' US Negotiates Pullout from Niger? transcend.org 1 May 2024 – US 'touched a nerve' in security dealings with Niger, opening door to 'transactional' Russia as Sahel violence spirals.
(2024-05-06). Moscow Warns It Will Strike UK Military Targets If British Weapons Are Used in Attacks on Russia. news.antiwar.com
(2024-05-06). Postas cubanas sin boletos olímpicos en Mundial de Relevos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 may (ACN) Las tres postas cubanas participantes en el Campeonato Mundial de Relevos de Atletismo, con sede en Bahamas, se fueron sin boletos a los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024.
(2024-05-06). Man! What A Day. smoothiex12.blogspot.com First, Nima and Jacques Baud. And then with incomparable Ray!Man! Now he has me planned for Thursday. On Friday, tentatively Vera will have Larry Wilkerson, with me as participant and, finally, somebody else translating. I hope to get together with Ania soon too. Tomorrow I have RTVi. Quickening, boys and girls, buckle up.
(2024-05-06). Now EU Wants To "Descalate". smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-05-06). We Have Been Travelling… smoothiex12.blogspot.com on Saturday to Oregon and by the time we got back we have been exhausted. Sadly, Richard Tandy of Electric Light Orchestra, this incredible British band which transcended borders and cultures, passed away. Yes, that good ol' Britain of Beatles, Sweet, Supertramp, ELO and Benny Hill. The nation which is not there anymore. I will reiterate. At some point of time, the treatment of depression and anxiety of what will be left of the Western Civilization will include ELO's music as a critical element.
RIP, Richard…
(2024-05-06). Ballistic Missile (Lack Of) Defense… smoothiex12.blogspot.com strategic realities and ultimatums. Why RS-28 Sarmat with Avangards is a monster.
(2024-05-06). How They Study War… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-05-06). Imperialist leaders cover up illegal detention of Julian Assange on World Press Freedom Day. wsws.org The leaders of the imperialist powers responsible for the detention and pending extradition from Britain to the US of WikiLeaks founder and publisher Julian Assange remained silent on his illegal imprisonment on United Nation's World Press Freedom Day.
(2024-05-06). What are the lessons from the brutal attack on SPD politician Matthias Ecke? wsws.org In the climate of social and political reaction created by the governing parties, the political heirs of Hitler now thrive.
(2024-05-06). Roman Polanski's Chinatown: Film noir in a time of malaise. wsws.org Director Roman Polanski's gripping film pays tribute to the hardboiled novel while offering a searing indictment of an irredeemably corrupt ruling class.
(2024-05-06). New Zealand foreign minister ramps up anti-China campaign. wsws.org Winston Peters faces defamation action following his verbal attack on former Australian foreign minister Bob Carr who criticized NZ's plans to become part of the anti-China AUKUS pact.
(2024-05-06). 50 years since the socially critical films of 1974: an introduction. wsws.org The films that emerged in the early- to mid-1970s represented the highest point reached by American filmmaking since the anti-communist witch-hunts of the 1940s and 1950s.
(2024-05-06). As bird flu spreads among dairy cattle, CDC scraps COVID reporting for hospitals. wsws.org As has often been the case throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the CDC is implementing this policy shift during a lull in rates of infections and hospitalizations across the country.
(2024-05-06). Success of UK rail drivers struggle means challenging ASLEF's betrayal with fight for rank-and-file committees. wsws.org The strikes testify to the determination of the drivers to oppose the erosion of their pay and conditions. But after almost two years, they also demonstrate the abject failure of Aslef's leadership.
(2024-05-06). May Day 2024: The working class and the struggle against imperialist war. wsws.org This is the text of the introductory speech delivered by WSWS International Editorial Board Chairman David North to the 2024 International May Day Online Rally.
(2024-05-06). Imperialist leaders cover up illegal detention of Julian Assange on World Press Freedom Day. wsws.org The leaders of the imperialist powers responsible for the detention and pending extradition from Britain to the US of WikiLeaks founder and editor Julian Assange remained silent on his illegal imprisonment on United Nation's World Press Freedom Day.
(2024-05-06). Australian government, media downplay reports of Indian spy ring. wsws.org If the purported spy ring was Chinese, there would have been hysterical front-page coverage for days.
(2024-05-06). This week in history: May 6—13. wsws.org NATO bombs Chinese embassy in Belgrade; Willy Brandt resigns; police attack Canadian asbestos miners; J. Edgar Hoover becomes FBI director.
(2024-05-06). Philippines drawn into the US network of anti-China alliances. wsws.org A meeting of the defence chiefs of the US, Japan, Australia and the Philippines is another significant step in Washington's encirclement of China in preparation for war.
(2024-05-06). This week in history: May 6—13. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2024-05-06). Philippines drawn into US network of anti-China alliances. wsws.org A meeting of the defence chiefs of the US, Japan, Australia and the Philippines is another significant step in Washington's encirclement of China in preparation for war.
(2024-05-06). 9,300 Canadian CN and CPKC railroad workers authorize strike action as soon as May 22. wsws.org A simultaneous strike by rail workers at both companies would quickly bring the country's economy to its knees and significantly impact the North American economy as a whole. For this reason, it is safe to assume that discussions are already under way between the trade union-backed Trudeau Liberal government and the Biden administration on how to scuttle the rail strike.
(2024-05-06). Reject CWU's repackaged sell-out at Royal Mail Fleet. wsws.org For rejecting the Communication Workers Union's sell out of the dispute involving all postal workers, Fleet members have been left hung out to dry for the best part of a year.
(2024-05-06). Alastair Crooke: Muddying the Waters on US Student Protests. thealtworld.com
(2024-05-06). Russia in Africa: Developing An Adequate Strategy (II). thealtworld.com The ethno-religious complexity of African countries also poses a certain problem in view of the inter-clan struggle and potential secessionist movements. | Part 1 of the article: | For example, in the Republic of Chad, the military is represented by a fairly small Zaghawa ethnic group. Former President Idriss Deby also belongs to the group. A religious factor is superimposed on the ethnic mosaic. If Christians live in the north of the country, then Muslims…
(2024-05-06). I am exhausted from Watching the West Self-destruct. thealtworld.com As a former postgraduate member of Merton College, Oxford University, I receive every year from Merton College a thick, well prepared report replete with color photos titled Postmaster and the Merton Record. The report provides a thorough report on everything associated with the college and present and past members as reported during the year. For example, undergraduate performance and prizes, publications and awards of faculty, concerts, the performance of the various sports teams, social events, reports of marriages, deaths, births, remembrances from past graduates, photographs of the college, gardens, and memb…
(2024-05-06). Phil Giraldi : Cease Fire Negotiations: Is Peace Possible with Netanyahu's Government? thealtworld.com
(2024-05-06). Boeing's Starliner Set For First Crewed Mission To ISS. latintimes.com After years of delays, Boeing's Starliner capsule is set to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) Monday, a milestone for the US aerospace giant and NASA.
(2024-05-06). Diversity Visa Lottery 2025: Check your initial selection status online. latintimes.com Every year, the Diversity Visa program offers thousands of people from all over the world the opportunity to permanently reside in the U.S.
(2024-05-06). Bodies In Mexico Presumed To Be Missing Surfers Have Bullet Wounds To Head. latintimes.com Three bodies believed to be those of two Australian brothers and an American who disappeared on a surfing trip in Mexico have bullet wounds to the head, authorities said Sunday.
(2024-05-06). Florida becomes first state to ban lab-grown meat to protect the 'integrity of American agriculture'. latintimes.com "Florida is fighting back against the global elite's plan to force the world to eat meat grown in a petri dish," said Governor DeSantis…
(2024-05-06). 'Everybody Is Vulnerable': Fake US School Audio Stokes AI Alarm. latintimes.com
(2024-05-06). MLB's Latino of the Weekend: Luis García Jr. of the Nationals Proves Too Much for the Blue Jays. latintimes.com Only Shohei Ohtani (8) connected with the ball more times than García (7) over the weekend…
(2024-05-06). Florida ranks last in teacher pay across U.S.; DeSantis administration calls report 'bogus'. latintimes.com The state's Department of Education claims the report does not consider "cost of living and state income tax"
(2024-05-06). No VP Talk With Trump, Decision In 60 Days: Tim Scott. latintimes.com Scott was among a small group of Republicans who convened at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend for a private event with prominent GOP donors and leaders.
(2024-05-06). Biden regains ground with Latinos as poll shows election close enough to be a 'coin flip'. latintimes.com According to a USA Today-Suffolk University poll, the presumptive GOP nominee has lost 11 percentage points with the demographic in the past three months…
(2024-05-06). Met Gala 2024: Highlights, best & worst dressed, and behind-the-scenes moments from NYC's top fashion event. latintimes.com The Best and worst dressed, and everything that went on in the Met Gala, the biggest fashion event of the year in New York…
(2024-05-06). Hot start for Inter Miami puts Herons on course for a series of MLS records. latintimes.com Inter Miami has won nine of the 14 MLS games in which Lionel Messi has played (9-2-3 W-L-D) since his arrival in 2023…
(2024-05-06). Meet the artist using embroidery to infuse contemporary art with traditional Mexican craftmanship. latintimes.com The Latin Times talked with Victoria Villasana about her colorful creations, her roots and the threat of Artificial Intelligence in the art world…
(2024-05-06). Houston area flooding continues as heavy rains ease in Texas largest city. latintimes.com Gov Greg Abbott asked people to report their damage in order to get any federal financial assistance…
(2024-05-06). Colombian president Petro vows 'full offensive' against armed group after killing of army members. latintimes.com Petro's response to the killings marks a stark contrast with his initial approach of "total peace"
(2024-05-06). Luxury redefined: Discover the priciest streets from Miami's Brickell to Midtown Manhattan. latintimes.com As tenants are looking for a return-to-office post-pandemic, they are looking for luxury spaces across the country, driving rent up in its streets…
(2024-05-06). Europe's Auto Suppliers Reach The End Of The Road. latintimes.com Facing up to the double shock of the end of combustion engines and rising competition from China, European suppliers like Bosch, ZF and Webasto have all announced cuts — which have piled up to the point where the issue has cast a shadow on the forthcoming EU elections.
(2024-05-06). EU Election Could Force Sharp Turn In Electric Car Policy. latintimes.com
(2024-05-06). The president-elect of Panama says he'll shut down key migration route to the U.S. latintimes.com José Raúl Mulino ran as the stand-in candidate of Ricardo Martinelli, banned from competing on corruption charges…
(2024-05-06). Three key tips for Latino immigrant entrepreneurs entering the U.S. startup ecosystem. latintimes.com Latin American immigrants are launching companies at twice the rate of the overall U.S. population…
(2024-05-06). Hollywood Star Ferrell Invests In Championship Club Leeds: Reports. latintimes.com Hollywood star Will Ferrell has become the latest celebrity to invest in Championship club Leeds, according to reports on Sunday.
(2024-05-06). Panama's President-elect Mulino, From The Farm To The Hot Seat. latintimes.com Jose Raul Mulino left his farm and horses behind with his sights set on becoming Panama's vice president under his former boss, ex-head of state Ricardo Martinelli.
(2024-05-06). Poll: Voters lean heavily towards Trump over Biden by 20% on immigration control. latintimes.com
(2024-05-06). Venezuela opposition leader advocates for guarantees to facilitate Maduro government's departure from power. latintimes.com Manuel Rosales, criticized by some in the opposition for his willingness to negotiate with Maduro, said this is key to ensure an eventual transition of power…
(2024-05-06). 'Revolution' In Air As Actor Stumps For Hungary Opposition. latintimes.com Pounding the campaign trail ahead of European elections, emerging Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar drew tens of thousands on Sunday in a stronghold of nationalist leader Viktor Orban.
(2024-05-06). Who will advance to the 2024 Champions League final? The Latin Times' Cartelera Futbolera for May 6-12. latintimes.com European competitions will define their finalists this week; Arsenal to keep their PL title hopes alive with trip to Old Trafford…
(2024-05-06). MetGala 2024: Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Karol G, Eiza González, Shakira —The Latinos that stole the show. latintimes.com Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Karol G, Shakira and all the Latinos that stole the show with their bold fashion choices at the 2024 Met Gala in in New York City…
(2024-05-06). Americans' confidence in Biden's economic leadership hits historical low amid persistent inflation. latintimes.com
(2024-05-06). EU Election Could Force Sharp Turn In Electric Car Policy. latintimes.com A change at the top of European institutions could herald a change in the 2035 target to phase out sales of internal combustion engine cars even though the automotive industry is already well down the road towards transitioning to electric vehicles.
(2024-05-06). Less than 1% of voters in 6 states will decide the elections; 3 are Latino-heavy Arizona, Nevada, Georgia. latintimes.com An extremely small percentage of voters will tip the scale in November. So far, polls show they are leaning for Trump…
(2024-05-06). BJP, RSS want to change Constitution, this election is aimed at saving it: Rahul. muslimmirror.com Alirajpur: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the ongoing Lok Sabha election is aimed at saving the country's Constitution, which he claimed the BJP and RSS want to change. Addressing a public meeting at Jobat town in Alirajpur district under the Ratlam-Jhabua Lok Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh, Gandhi also said the Congress government …
(2024-05-06). Pakistan to be 'roasted-more' after Raisi visit. muslimmirror.com By Haider Abbas There is a berserk activity, on the world stage, since Iran's President Ibrahim Raisi visited Pakistan on April 24. Both the nations signed eight MoUs and later Raisi visited Sri Lanka where he was lauded as a 'Lion of the Middle-East'. This is the first visit of the Iranian President after Iran …
(2024-05-06). National resources and Muslims: In the mirror of Sachar Committee Report. muslimmirror.com By Prem Singh During the election season, there is a debate going on between the BJP and the Congress as to who has the first right on the country's resources. However, it's an ugly debate for which mainly the BJP is responsible. Nowadays, Narendra Modi is the BJP. And he is constantly and blatantly dividing …
(2024-05-06). Will fight hate politics of BJP, if NC wins: Omar Abdullah. muslimmirror.com Srinagar : National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Monday, May 6, said if his party's candidates get elected to the Lok Sabha they would be committed to fighting the "BJP's hate-mongering politics" and for the restoration of rights and dignity of people of Jammu and Kashmir. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister claimed that …
(2024-05-06). National resources and Muslims: In the mirror of Sachar Committee Report. muslimmirror.com By Prem Singh During the election season, there is a debate going on between the BJP and the Congress as to who has the first right on the country's resources. However, it's an ugly debate for which mainly the BJP is responsible. Nowadays, Narendra Modi is the BJP. And he is constantly and blatantly dividing …
(2024-05-06). Pakistan to be 'roasted-more' after Raisi visit. muslimmirror.com By Haider Abbas There is a berserk activity, on the world stage, since Iran's President Ibrahim Raisi visited Pakistan on April 24. Both the nations signed eight MoUs and later Raisi visited Sri Lanka where he was lauded as a 'Lion of the Middle-East'. This is the first visit of the Iranian President after Iran …
(2024-05-06). Will fight hate politics of BJP, if NC wins: Omar Abdullah. muslimmirror.com Srinagar : National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Monday, May 6, said if his party's candidates get elected to the Lok Sabha they would be committed to fighting the "BJP's hate-mongering politics" and for the restoration of rights and dignity of people of Jammu and Kashmir. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister claimed that …
(2024-05-06). PM Modi: Muslims recognizing exploitation by Congress, INDIA bloc. muslimmirror.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that Muslims are increasingly recognizing that the Congress and the INDIA bloc are exploiting them for political gains, noting a shift in the community's support towards the BJP. Speaking at a rally supporting BJP candidate Rekha Verma in Dhaurahra, Modi pointed out that the BJP's developmental initiatives have resonated with …
(2024-05-06). BJP, RSS want to change Constitution, this election is aimed at saving it: Rahul. muslimmirror.com Alirajpur: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the ongoing Lok Sabha election is aimed at saving the country's Constitution, which he claimed the BJP and RSS want to change. Addressing a public meeting at Jobat town in Alirajpur district under the Ratlam-Jhabua Lok Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh, Gandhi also said the Congress government …
(2024-05-06). PM Modi: Muslims recognizing exploitation by Congress, INDIA bloc. muslimmirror.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that Muslims are increasingly recognizing that the Congress and the INDIA bloc are exploiting them for political gains, noting a shift in the community's support towards the BJP. Speaking at a rally supporting BJP candidate Rekha Verma in Dhaurahra, Modi pointed out that the BJP's developmental initiatives have resonated with …
(2024-05-06). Nearly 2,500 people arrested at pro-Palestinian rallies at colleges and universities across US. muslimmirror.com HOUSTON, Us : Nearly 2,500 people have been arrested at pro-Palestinian rallies at college and university campuses across the US, according to media outlets. In a report released Sunday by CNN, the number of arrests made since April 18 has surpassed 2,200, while the numbers released in a similar report by Fox News show the …
(2024-05-06). Opinion: Why India needs Rahul Gandhi. muslimmirror.com By Ashok Sawain India's general elections commenced on 19 April (and will conclude on 1 June), encompassing an electorate of nearly 970 million people, representing over 12 per cent of the global population. This colossal democratic exercise spans 44 days, to culminate in the announcement of results on 4 June. The magnitude of this electoral …
(2024-05-06). Opinion: Why India needs Rahul Gandhi. muslimmirror.com By Ashok Sawain India's general elections commenced on 19 April (and will conclude on 1 June), encompassing an electorate of nearly 970 million people, representing over 12 per cent of the global population. This colossal democratic exercise spans 44 days, to culminate in the announcement of results on 4 June. The magnitude of this electoral …
(2024-05-06). Nearly 2,500 people arrested at pro-Palestinian rallies at colleges and universities across US. muslimmirror.com HOUSTON, Us : Nearly 2,500 people have been arrested at pro-Palestinian rallies at college and university campuses across the US, according to media outlets. In a report released Sunday by CNN, the number of arrests made since April 18 has surpassed 2,200, while the numbers released in a similar report by Fox News show the …
(2024-05-06). China's shrinking room for maneuver in foreign policy. uwidata.com Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk/ Beijing, China China has recently hosted a number of high-level American politicians and business figures. First, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in Guangzhou, the landmark city of China's Reform and Opening Up era, in early April. She was followed by US Secretary of State Blinken and, most recently, Tesla CEO Elon Musk. …
(2024-05-06). Healing hidden wounds: Surviving armed violence in Burkina Faso. icrc.org
(2024-05-06). Evaluation report: Community Contact Centers. icrc.org Report | This is an executive summary of the Evaluation of the Community Contact Centers (CCCs).
(2024-05-06). Zagreb's anti-fascist flame: a decade of liberation celebrations and resistance. peoplesdispatch.org 
On May 8, 1945, partisan troops marched into Zagreb, ending four years of brutal occupation by Nazi forces and their local allies, the Usta≈°a regime. This historic day, once celebrated with bonfires along the Sava River, was struck from public calendars in the late 1980s amid a sweeping revisionist campaign against Croatia's socialist and anti-fascist legacy. | In a defiant reclaiming of history, the Network of Anti-fascist Women of Zagreb (MAZ) resurrected these bonfires in 2015, urging the city's residents to restore the tradition. The revived event has not only continued but has expanded over the pa…
(2024-05-06). Floods wreak havoc on southern Brazilian state with 83 confirmed deaths. peoplesdispatch.org Rio Grande do Sul has suffered significant damages following heavy rain and flooding, with many pointing to the deregulation of the state's environmental code by the current governor as a root cause…
(2024-05-06). Fake meat: It's all part of a plan to control the entire food supply. expose-news.com What do Harvard University, internet vegans and the World Economic Forum all have in common? A religious desire for the world to go vegan. But why? Is it an effort to stop …
(2024-05-06). Urgent Message: It'll be too late to fight this threat when you are dead. expose-news.com The euthanasia programme is going global and is out of control. Euthanasia is a crucial part of the plan to kill billions of us legally, cheaply and quickly. Doctors and politicians are …
(2024-05-06). The War on Cash: Who's behind it and why are they doing it? expose-news.com Cash is very efficient for small transactions. Cash transactions are immediate, flexible and anonymous. Cash does not need a password and can't be hacked. The usefulness of cash is not dependent on …
(2024-05-06). The Craven Opportunism of John Fetterman. counterpunch.org 
I was disappointed, but not surprised to read Democratic Senator John Fetterman express his support for Republican Governor Ron DeSantis' ban on cultivated meat in Florida. For those who don't know, cultivated meat is grown from livestock cells, without slaughter. It has the potential to dramatically reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, pandemic risk and the
(2024-05-06). Will the Golden Age for Shareholders Ever End? counterpunch.org 
On April 3, 2024, Disney CEO Bob Iger officially fended off the attempt by institutional investor Nelson Peltz and his hedge fund Trian Partners to secure two board seats. During the affair, Disney faced pressure from proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services to support Peltz's initiative. While Iger prevailed, the costliest board fight in history underscores the significant influence of
(2024-05-06). Zach Shrewsbury Says His Senate Campaign in West Virginia is Bigger Than Party Politics. counterpunch.org 
When we first reached Zach Shrewsbury to interview the former Marine about his U.S. Senate campaign in West Virginia, he was trying to navigate the mountain roads of his home state amid a severe weather advisory. There was high water throughout Kanawha River Valley, due to creeks and streams over-flowing. Near Charleston, the state capital,
(2024-05-06). Standing with Professor Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian: Upholding Justice, Dignity and Academic Freedom. counterpunch.org 
(2024-05-06). When Safety is a Fiction: Passing the UK's Rwanda Bill. counterpunch.org 
What a stinking story of inhumanity. A country intent on sending asylum seekers to one whose residents have actually applied for asylum and sanctuary in other states. But the UK-Rwanda deal, having stalled and stuttered before various courts and found wanting for reasons of human rights, has become law with the passage of the Safety of Rwanda
(2024-05-06). Zach Shrewsbury Says His Senate Campaign in West Virginia is Bigger Than Party Politics. counterpunch.org When we first reached Zach Shrewsbury to interview the former Marine about his U.S. Senate campaign in West Virginia, he was trying to navigate the mountain roads of his home state amid a severe weather advisory. There was high water throughout Kanawha River Valley, due to creeks and streams over-flowing. Near Charleston, the state capital,
(2024-05-06). Gaza and Humboldt. counterpunch.org 
No books were burned this time in early May. But there were ironic parallels, some all too alarming! It was May 10th in Germany's terrible year 1933, Hitler had been in power for hardly three months, when students and staff emptied the university libraries of forbidden books and threw them, an estimated 20,000 books by
(2024-05-06). What the Analysts Leave Out. counterpunch.org The conservative columnist George Will wrote a very welcome column calling attention to a book, Nuclear War: A Scenario by historian Annie Jacobsen, a riveting must-read that details just how easily deterrence could unravel, how fast and irreversibly escalation would occur, and how compete the destruction would be. But Will undercut the value of his
(2024-05-06). World: Frontline negotiations to humanitarian diplomacy: Engaging weapon bearers for the protection of civilians. reliefweb.int 
Country: World | Sources: Center for Civilians in Conflict, International Committee of the Red Cross, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached file. | Background | The humanitarian community is facing an increasingly challenging operational environment in armed conflicts. This includes the multiplication of state and non-state armed actors; attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure; harassment and misinformation campaigns; increased bureaucratic and administrative impediments; or restrictive policies such as sanction…
(2024-05-06). World: Civilian-centered approaches to POC: What works, why, and advancing acceptance within the international system. reliefweb.int 
Country: World | Sources: African Union, Center for Civilians in Conflict, Government of the Netherlands, Government of the Republic of South Sudan, Nonviolent Peaceforce, Norwegian Capacity, ODI – Humanitarian Policy Group, Oxfam, PAX, Protection Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached file. | The international community is at a critical juncture with peacekeeping and protection of civilians efforts being pressed to evolve and innovate to meet new challenges, risks and threats, escalating civilian needs, major gaps be…
(2024-05-06). World: Addressing the Impact of Mis-/Disinformation and Hate Speech on Civilians Evolving Policies and Practices from Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Actors. reliefweb.int 
Country: World | Sources: Center for Civilians in Conflict, International Committee of the Red Cross, Stimson Center, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached file. | Misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation (MDM), also categorized as "harmful information", and hate speech pose a direct threat to civilians in situations of armed conflict and other humanitarian crises. MDM and hate speech affect conflict dynamics and exploit societal divisions by increasing mistrust, exacerbating polarization, and contributing to physic…
(2024-05-06). CDC Data Show 1.6 Million Adverse Events and 50,000 Blood Clotting Disorders Following COVID-19 Vaccination. marktaliano.net 
(2024-05-06). South Africa to have BRICS skills programme. tvbrics.com 
This was revealed in an interview by the Chairman of the South African Youth Association of the association…
(2024-05-06). VR technologies in automotive industry in South Africa. tvbrics.com 
How can companies use virtual reality in the field…
(2024-05-06). More than 50 people die in Brazil due to heavy rains and hurricanes. tvbrics.com 
The country's authorities reported on losses from natural disasters for 2023…
(2024-05-06). Uganda and Iran to boost ICT co-operation. tvbrics.com 
The two sides agreed on this at talks in Tehran…
(2024-05-06). Egypt emerges winner at XVI African Swimming and Open Water Swimming Championships. tvbrics.com 
Egypt won 50 medals…
(2024-05-06). United Nations (UN) admits UAE to Statistical Commission. tvbrics.com 
The UAE will be included in the commission for the term 2025-2028…
(2024-05-06). India fixes record pass rate of school students in exams. tvbrics.com 
According to the data: 99.47 per cent ICSE students pass, 98.19 per cent ISC students pass…
(2024-05-06). Zimbabwean government says engineers are central to country's industrialisation process. tvbrics.com 
Zimbabwe's engineers support the industrial revolution…
(2024-05-06). Iran-India trade increases by five per cent. tvbrics.com 
India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry reported that trade between two countries reached US$377 million in total…
(2024-05-06). Cuba cancels tourism visas for Chinese citizens. tvbrics.com 
Visa-free entry is possible for 90 days…
(2024-05-06). Cultural and artistic cooperation between Iran and Russia to be expanded. tvbrics.com 
The Rudaki Foundation promotes new stage in development of relations between the countries‚Å…
(2024-05-06). Chinese government launches programme to help low-income families. tvbrics.com 
The central government will further optimise the identification of low-income families to alleviate their problems and provide them with better livelihoods…
(2024-05-06). New era of inequality: Billionaires pay less in taxes than the working class. nationofchange.org Economist Gabriel Zucman's analysis reveals that for the first time, U.S. billionaires have a lower effective tax rate than working-class Americans, sparking a renewed debate on wealth tax.
(2024-05-06). UK's Liberal Democrats to table no-confidence motion against Sunak's govt. geo.tv 
"I'm absolutely determined to fight incredibly hard," PM Sunak says…
(2024-05-06). Pet-killer Kristi Noem has a suggestion for Joe Biden's dog Commander. geo.tv 
Biden's Commander deserves Cricket-like fate, says Rep who shot her dog dead…
(2024-05-06). Who's this beautiful advocate of Donald Trump. geo.tv 
Elizabeth Pipko hopes to rebrand former president's party…
(2024-05-06). Three times billionaires turned up at Met Gala with epic wardrobe failures. geo.tv 
Billionaires' Met Gala looks that prove money can't buy fashion sense…
(2024-05-06). Donald Trump would do anything for money. geo.tv 
Republican reveals why donors could not get picture with him…
(2024-05-06). James Robottom: The Safety of Rwanda Act, Slavery and the Common Law. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
The following piece was first published on the UK Constitutional Law Blog on 25 April 2024 and is reproduced here with their permission, for which the editors are grateful Commentary on the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act ("RA"), which is shortly to receive Royal Assent, has concentrated principally on its deeming of Rwanda …
(2024-05-06). Where Are the National Intelligence Estimates? Seymour Hersh. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-06). North Korean Foreign Policy: A Call for Union Against Imperialism. libya360.wordpress.com Eduardo VascoDespite the contradictions in the development of the revolution and the Korean Workers' State, the North Koreans demonstrated countless times, throughout the second half of the 20th century, the validity of the theory of permanent revolution. While the Soviet bureaucracy deepened the failed policy of "socialism in one country" with the doctrine of "peaceful…
(2024-05-06). China, Latin American and Caribbean States Deepen Space Cooperation. libya360.wordpress.com In a significant step to enhance the unity and solidarity of the Global South and to promote economic, scientific and technological cooperation and development, China hosted the first China-Latin American and Caribbean States Space Cooperation Forum in the city of Wuhan, capital of the central province of Hubei, in the last week of April. Chinese leader…
(2024-05-06). CNN Says Wages Are Skyrocketing! cepr.net 
Actually, CNN wouldn't say that, or at least not directly. What it said, in yet another major piece on how the economy is awful, is that prices are skyrocketing: "The mix of local residents visiting the Enfield Food Shelf in Connecticut has changed a lot in the last few years. "Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, …
(2024-05-06). Iraq: Fire rips through Erbil's historic Qaysari bazaar. middleeasteye.net 
Iraq: Fire rips through Erbil's historic Qaysari bazaar | Over 200 shops damaged in market first established in 12th century, as Kurdish city hit by third fire in three months | | Firefighters douse the flames after a fire broke out at a marketplace in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's northern autonomous…
(2024-05-06). Nesting in Australia: Indian Spy Rings Take Root. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-05-06). Mike Pezzullo: The warmonger who won't go away. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-06). Celebration of the 55th Anniversary of Silo's Talk on the Healing of Suffering in Punta de Vacas, Argentina. pressenza.com This Saturday, May 4, was the 55th anniversary of Mario Rodriguez Cobos' (or Silo) speech in the Argentinean town of Punta de Vacas, very close to the Aconcagua, in the middle of the Andes Mountains. | In 1969, Silo chose this inhospitable place to give his speech "On the Healing of Suffering" because the military dictatorship that ruled Argentina at that time told him to "go and talk to the stones". And so he did. In Chile and Argentina the rumor spread that something was going to happen in those places, and many young people came to wait for his words. | It was the beginning of the Humanist Movement, which over…
(2024-05-06). Italians and Russians in Conversation. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-06). Vitamin B3 Boosts Muscle Mass, Improves Glucose Control. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-06). Ireland, Belarus and Britain — Immigration Hypocrisy. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-06). Madkind vs. Mankind. A Race Against Time. Madkind's Digitalization, A.I. Momentum, Economic Chaos and More… globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-06). Video: Medical Expert: COVID Vaccines Killed More Americans Than Vietnam. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-06). U.S. vs. China: Who Really Stands for Peace? globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-06). How China's Naval Strategy Exposes Decades of America's Sinophobic Lies. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-06). Worldwide Military Spending Reaches $2400 Billion. Plenty of Money for Weapons. Shortfall in Funds for United Nations (OCHA) Humanitarian Endeavours. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-06). Seattle, King County Reports 18.5% Increase in Cardiac Arrests from Pre-Pandemic Years. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-06). NATO Armor Finally Reaches Moscow Once Again, More Burns Across the Battlefield. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-06). Unbecoming American: A War Memoir. The Fourth Dimension — Stories, Histories, Fantasies and Desire. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-06). How the Humanitarian and Hunger Crisis May be Much Worse than Commonly Stated. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-06). Lessons from COVID-19: Fascism, Globalism, and the "Medical-Industrial Complex" globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-06). EU Censorship Rising. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-06). COVID Pandemic Was a Fraud, a Lie, a Hoax! There Was Never Ever a Pandemic, Never Met the Threshold of a Pandemic and We Were Lied To Deliberately for Nefarious Reasons by Governments. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-06). CDC Data Show 1.6 Million Adverse Events and 50,000 Blood Clotting Disorders Following COVID-19 Vaccination. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-06). Tonga: Public Notice on Tofua Volcano #9 – 06/05/2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: Tonga | Source: Government of Tonga | Please refer to the attached file. | HAZARD ALERT to all Mariners to sail 1: 08 NM from Tofua | GREEN ALERT to residents of Vava'u and Ha'apai | YELLOW ACC ALERT to the Aviation Community | This is Notice No.9 to the public on the volcanic activities at Tofua Volcano, issued at 6: 30 am this morning 6th May 2024. | The volcanic activities at Tofua Volcano in the last 24 hours increased with 14 events There were a total of 11 events (Figure 1) additional to the 11 events reported in the previous report. The latest event was recorded at 05: 36 AM this morning 6th Ma…
(2024-05-06). Tonga: Public Notice on Tofua Volcano #8 – 05/05/2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: Tonga | Source: Government of Tonga | Please refer to the attached file. | HAZARD ALERT to all Mariners to sail 1: 08 NM from Tofua | GREEN ALERT to residents of Vava'u and Ha'apai | YELLOW ACC ALERT to the Aviation Community | This is Notice No.8 to the public on the volcanic activities at Tofua Volcano, issued at 6: 30 am. | There were a total of 11 events recorded over the last 24 hours, additional to the 6 events reported in the previous report. The latest event was recorded at 03: 36 AM this morning (Figure 1.) This indicates that there are still ongoing magmatic activities in Tofua. | The curren…
(2024-05-06). World: Protection of Civilians Week 2024 Side Event: Taking Stock of 25 Years of POC in Peacekeeping: Lessons Learned and Opportunities for Future Research and Practice. reliefweb.int 
Country: World | Sources: Center for Civilians in Conflict, International Peace Institute, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached file. | On the margins of the 2024 Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict, the International Peace Institute (IPI), in partnership with the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations, the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, the Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations, and the Permanent Mission of the People's Republic…
(2024-05-06). Mexico editorial: "The face of violence is changing, but human need is ever-present" reliefweb.int Country: Mexico | Source: International Committee of the Red Cross | By Miguel Ramírez, head of operations of the ICRC in Mexico | Diana Gutiérrez's mother Adulfa is 81 years old and disappeared on 13 September 2016 in the State of Mexico. Her daughter and other relatives have been searching for her ever since. They treasure their memories of Adulfa and remember her as a loving woman who enjoyed a cup of coffee and a good film. | It is very hard for the relatives of missing people, says Nailea Carreño, from Guanajuato, who is looking for her sister Sharon, who disappeared on 21 June 2020. Before she disappeare…
(2024-05-06). Burkina Faso: La Convergence au Sahel : Comment lier L'aide Humanitaire Sous Forme de Transferts Monétaires et les Systèmes Nationaux de Protection Sociale? reliefweb.int 
Countries: Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal | Source: World Bank | Please refer to the attached file. | 1 CONTEXTE ET MESSAGES CLES | La convergence est la fusion ou le rapprochement d'éléments séparés., | Dans le domaine de la protection sociale, elle se traduit par la coordination et l'alignement de différentes initiatives humanitaires et de développement, au bénéfice d'une vision nationale commune. La convergence entre les opérations humanitaires et les systèmes nationaux de protection sociale a pris de l'ampleur au cours des dernières années, comme en témoigne le nexus humanitaire-dé…
(2024-05-06). World: Concept Note Protection of Civilians Week Side-Event to the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians "Sparing Water from Armed Conflicts for Enhanced Protection of Civilians – A Launch of the Global Alliance" reliefweb.int 
Country: World | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached file. | The UN Security Council will convene the Annual Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict in May 2024. This year, the meeting will mark the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the protection of civilians theme on the agenda of the UN Security Council. | As Member States reflect upon the Secretary General's annual report on the protection of civilians, the impact of armed conflict on freshwater and water-related installations deserves close attention. | The report in 2…
(2024-05-06). World: Protection of Civilians Week: May 2024 [Calendar]. reliefweb.int 
Country: World | Sources: Center for Civilians in Conflict, International Rescue Committee, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached file.
(2024-05-06). Burundi: Afrique de l'Est et Afrique australe. Des journalistes pris pour cibles sur fond de répression contre les médias. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Somalia, South Sudan, Zambia, Zimbabwe | Source: Amnesty International | Please refer to the attached file. | Cette année encore, les autorités d'Afrique de l'Est et d'Afrique australe ont imposé des restrictions sévères à l'exercice de la liberté d'expression et de la liberté de la presse, a déclaré Amnesty International à l'occasion de la Journée mondiale de la liberté de la presse. | L'organisation de défense des droits humains a recensé des mesures généralisées d'intimidation, de harcèlement et de détention visant des jou…
(2024-05-06). Kenya: Secretary-General Extends Condolences to Governments, People of East Africa Affected by Heavy Flooding. reliefweb.int Countries: Burundi, Kenya, Somalia, United Republic of Tanzania | Source: UN Secretary-General | SG/SM/22211 | The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: | The Secretary-General is deeply distressed to hear of the hundreds of lives lost and many others affected by heavy flooding in Burundi, Kenya, Somalia and the United Republic of Tanzania and other parts of East Africa. | He extends his condolences to the Governments and people of the countries affected, especially the families of those who have died or been injured in this disaster. | The United Nati…
(2024-05-06). Tonga: Public Notice on Tofua Volcano #10 – 07/05/2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: Tonga | Source: Government of Tonga | Please refer to the attached file. | HAZARD ALERT to all Mariners to sail 1: 08 NM from Tofua | GREEN ALERT to residents of Vava'u and Ha'apai | YELLOW ACC ALERT to the Aviation Community | This is Notice No.10 to the public on the volcanic activities at Tofua Volcano, issued at 6: 30 am this morning 7th May | 2024. | Ongoing magmatic activities in Tofua Volcano have been indicated by fluctuations in the ground thermal levels. In the last 24 hours, a slight decrease in the number of events from 14 events (Figure 1) to 13 events. The latest event was recorded at 0…
(2024-05-06). Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams set for historic Starliner mission to ISS. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams is poised to embark on a groundbreaking journey to space once again, this time aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. Alongside fellow NASA veteran Butch Wilmore, Sunita Williams will undertake the first crewed test flight of the Starliner, destined for the International Space Station (ISS).Scheduled to lift off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, the mission marks a significant milestone for Boeing, positioning it as the second private entity capable of shuttling crews to and from the ISS. Launch is set for Monday, May 6, at 10: 34 p.m. E…
(2024-05-06). Zemun-Borca Bridge in Serbia showcases friendship between two countries. ecns.cn Known as the "Chinese bridge", the Zemun-Borca bridge represents the first big Chinese investment in European infrastructure.
(2024-05-06). Chinese embassy in Philippines raises five questions in refuting Manila's denial of 'agreements' on South China Sea issue. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines raised five questions, emphasizing that China has consistently been committed to managing the situation at Ren'ai Jiao, maintaining dialogue with the Philippines in a responsible manner, and reaching internal understandings and arrangements on multiple occasions.
(2024-05-06). AIPAC Is Secretly Funneling Money Into A Congressional Race, Sources Say. Here Are The Details. progressivehub.net RYAN GRIM | THE INTERCEPT…
(2024-05-06). UWA bans driving through Murchison Falls Park past 7pm. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT| Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced that motorists will not be permitted to pass through Murchison Falls National Park after 7: 00 pm. This regulation is part of the guidelines issued by the authority in preparation for heavy traffic diversion through the protected area to access the northern regions of the country. …
(2024-05-06). How one Jamaican woman's trauma inspired a 'Circle of Care' for survivors of sexual abuse. globalvoices.org 
(2024-05-06). Donald Trump says Joe Biden is running a 'Gestapo' administration, his latest reference to Nazi Germany. scmp.com Former US president Donald Trump has sharpened his allegation that his Democratic successor has weaponised the US justice system against him, comparing Joe Biden's tactics to those of Hitler's secret police.
(2024-05-06). 'People with Learning Disabilities Can Be Overprotected': A New Film Talking About Death. bylinetimes.com 
The question, boldly posed direct to camera by Melissa Foster in an awareness-raising new film, reflects how dying is a taboo subject, despite being a universal human experience. | Foster's words are even more hard-hitting because she has a learning disability. She is not the kind of person usually encouraged to discuss such sensitive subjects, let alone collaborate on public campaign like this and help front it. | Health and care professionals and family members often assume that people with learning disabilities will not understand the concept of death or find it too upsetting. Although well-intentioned, thi…
(2024-05-06). Tougher line urged toward juvenile crime. ecns.cn The fight against juvenile crime must be strengthened, with improved supervision of emerging issues, so that children can grow up in a healthier environment, Ying Yong, the procurator-general of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, said recently.
(2024-05-06). Consultancy Analysis of Meaningful Justice & Accountability Avenues for Victims of International Crimes committee in Sudan. fidh.org
(2024-05-06). Greek-style Belle Epoque gem. ecns.cn Villa Kerylos, a house in the ancient Greek Revival-style overlooking the Mediterranean, was little known among the Chinese until French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan there on March 24, 2019.
(2024-05-06). UK Conservatives press Rishi Sunak to move to right after local elections rout. scmp.com Rishi Sunak is facing calls to consider policies including an immigration cap and a withdrawal from the European Court of Human Rights, even though the prime minister has urged the party to 'stick to the plan' ahead of a general election expected in the second half of the year.
(2024-05-06). New evidence of Japanese army's infamous germ warfare made public. ecns.cn The latest research findings in a document detailing the personal information of Japanese Army Unit 731 members and their involvement in Japan's infamous germ warfare have been made public for the first time recently.
(2024-05-06). Xi, Macron hold talks in Paris. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, held talks in Paris on Monday.
(2024-05-06). Xi says China regards Europe as important dimension of its foreign policy. independent.co.ug 
PARIS | Xinhua | China regards Europe as an important dimension in its major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics and an important partner on its path toward Chinese modernization, Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Monday. Xi made the remarks at a China-France-EU trilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von …
(2024-05-06). Russian Journalist Kevorkova Charged With 'Justifying Terrorism,' Lawyer Says. themoscowtimes.com Nadezhda Kevorkova has written about the Middle East and Russia's North Caucasus for both independent and state-funded media.
(2024-05-06). Towards the VI International Ecosocialist Meeting. links.org.au 
Maria Elena Saludas — On 9, 10 and 11 May 2024, the VI International Ecosocialist Meeting and the I Latin American and Caribbean Ecosocialist Meeting will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
(2024-05-06). Australia (and others) proving again that elections do lead to actual change. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-06). Macron says EU refuses logic of decoupling, welcomes Chinese investment. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that the European Union (EU) refuses the logic of decoupling, welcomes investment and cooperation by Chinese companies in Europe, and hopes for stronger cooperation between the EU and China.
(2024-05-06). Colombia: ICC prosecutor should explain closure of preliminary examination to victims. fidh.org
(2024-05-06). Donald Trump says Joe Biden is running a 'Gestapo' administration, his latest reference to Nazi Germany. scmp.com Former US president Donald Trump has sharpened his allegation that his Democratic successor has weaponised the US justice system against him, comparing Joe Biden's tactics to those of Hitler's secret police.
(2024-05-06). China's badminton stars reclaim global supremacy. ecns.cn China's world-conquering badminton players delivered a double delight to fans on Sunday by winning both titles at the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals and reclaiming supremacy in the sport in which the country enjoys a triumphant tradition.
(2024-05-06). The end of lean production… and what's ahead. mronline.org 
Lean production, introduced in the 1980s from Japanese automakers, caught on in many U.S. industries.
(2024-05-06). Russia Says Preparing Non-Strategic Nuclear Strike Drills. themoscowtimes.com The Defense Ministry said the exercises were in response to "provocative statements and threats by certain Western officials against" Russia.
(2024-05-06). Syria/Dabbagh case : First trial in France of the crimes of the Syrian authorities. fidh.org
(2024-05-06). Record flooding turns streets of Brazil's Porto Alegre into rivers, trapping people in high-rises. scmp.com From top to bottom, rescuers scoured buildings in Porto Alegre for inhabitants stuck in flats or on rooftops as unprecedented flooding submerged neighbourhoods.
(2024-05-06). Arizona wants to mine uranium near the Grand Canyon. Tribal nations are fighting back. grist.org Earlier this year, Arizona lawmakers sued the Biden administration over the newly created Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni — Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument — arguing that the establishment of national monuments should be state matters and calling the move a "land grab." Now, the Hopi, Havasupai, and Navajo Nation, whose ancestral lands overlap with the national monument, have intervened in the case and joined with the federal government to protect the area. | "Even if the Tribal Nations and federal government share similar goals and legal positions in this litigation, the Unit…
(2024-05-06). Cuba announces visa exemption for Chinese travelers. ecns.cn China-based online travel platforms reported a 40-percent jump in searches for keywords related to Cuba following the announcement of visa-free tour for Chinese travelers on May 5.
(2024-05-06). Ten Years After The Flint Water Crisis, Distrust And Anger Linger. progressivehub.net ANNA CLARK AND SARAHBETH MANEY | PROPUBLICA…
(2024-05-06). Airtel Africa negotiates $200 million loan for network expansion. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Telecom firm, Airtel Africa is in talks for a $200 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank's arm focused on financing private sector ventures in emerging markets. The African subsidiary of Bharti Airtel plans to utilize the funds to cover its capital expenditure (CAPEX) requirements and refinance …
(2024-05-06). Actor Bernard Hill, of Titanic and Lord of the Rings, dies at 79. scmp.com In Lord of the Rings, the British actor played Théoden, King of Rohan and in Titanic, he went down with the ship as captain Captain Edward Smith.
(2024-05-06). Here we go: further down the slippery slope to WWIII. gilbertdoctorow.com My efforts to ready for publication two further installments of my Travel Notes have been interrupted by latest announcements and counter-announcements from Macron and other leaders in the West, on the one hand, and from Russian officials on the other hand. These should deeply worry anyone hoping for a rational resolution of the conflict surrounding …
(2024-05-06). Job Matua says corruption fight should start in homes. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Job Richard Matua, the newly appointed Arua Assistant Resident City Commissioner (RCC), is urging citizens to support his anti-corruption campaign. Speaking during the National celebrations for the 58th World Social Communications Day organized by the Catholic Church at Ediofe Cathedral in Arua city, Matua outlined his three key roles, …
(2024-05-06). President Xi attends China-France-EU trilateral meeting at Elysee Palace. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping had a trilateral meeting of China, France and the European Union (EU) with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Monday morning.
(2024-05-06). High-risk people encouraged to get flu vaccination. sanews.gov.za High-risk people encouraged to get flu vaccination | As South Africa enters the winter season, Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has encouraged the public, especially people at high risk of severe influenza, to visit their nearest public clinics or healthcare providers to get the flu vaccination. | Nkomo-Ralehoko urged people, especially those at high risk such as adults aged 65 years and older, people with underlying illness such as heart and lung disease, people living with HIV and tuberculosis, as well as pregnant people, to visit their nearest public clinics or healthcare providers to g…
(2024-05-06). UWA bans passing through Murchison Falls National Park past 7:00pm. independent.co.ug Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced that motorists will not be permitted to pass through Murchison Falls National Park after 7: 00 pm. This regulation is part of the guidelines issued by the authority in preparation for heavy traffic diversion through the protected area to access the northern regions of the …
(2024-05-06). Blinken: it's harder to control the narrative when the images speak for themselves üëÄ #gaza. youtube.com 
(2024-05-06). 3] Some precautions and concealed perils that our weak souls might overlook. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. ŸäŸéÿß ÿ≠ŸéŸäŸëŸè ŸäŸéÿß ŸÇŸéŸäŸëŸèŸàŸÖŸè ÿ®Ÿêÿ±Ÿéÿ≠ŸíŸÖŸéÿ™ŸêŸÉŸé ÿ£Ÿéÿ≥Ÿíÿ™Ÿéÿ∫Ÿäÿ´Ÿè ÿ£Ÿ&…
(2024-05-06). Aesthetics after Autonomy with Grant Kester. mronline.org 
Money on the Left is joined by Grant Kester, professor of Art History at University of California, San Diego. We speak with Kester about his multi-decade career, researching and teaching the history of socially engaged art.
(2024-05-06). Video: Labour doorknocker appears to call voters 'F***ing P*kis' for voting independent. skwawkbox.org 
Security camera footage reminds voters of Labour's entrenched Islamophobia and racism under Keir Starmer The Labour party under Keir Starmer has been an unrepentant hotbed of anti-Muslim, anti-Black and anti-Gypsy racism — and that racism reared its ugly head again during the party's 'get out the vote' operation in last week's West Midland's mayoral election. …
(2024-05-06). Good intentions aren't enough. anabaptistworld.org Three years ago, when I started my practice as a process consultant, I wondered if I could ever shake free of the Anabaptist World article that potential clients often found when they Googled my name. The article reported on my resignation as superintendent of a Mennonite school, in which I cited the patriarchal assumptions of …
(2024-05-06). The uniqueness and importance of the I International Anti-Fascist Conference to be held in Porto Alegre, May 17-19. links.org.au 
Eric Toussaint — What is certain is that if we do not try to build a powerful international movement against the far right, the latter is likely to continue its advance and become emboldened.
(2024-05-06). MTN MoMo, Airtel Money record combined Shs 452.7billion PAT. independent.co.ug 
The "Beera Steady, Be Better" campaign has led to an 86% reduction in fraud incidences Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Fintech firms, MTN Mobile Money Uganda Ltd and Airtel Money Commerce Uganda Ltd, have collectively reported a remarkable Shs 452.7 billion in profit after tax for the year ended December 31, 2023, signaling a vigorous …
(2024-05-06). 1.07 billion people in basic pension scheme. ecns.cn China has been improving its social insurance system to better support development, with the number of participants in the basic pension reaching 1.07 billion by the end of March, a year-on-year increase of 14 million, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said.
(2024-05-06). Russia Moves to Ban 'Foreign Agents' From Running for Political Office. themoscowtimes.com The restriction was initially proposed after several "foreign agents" announced their plans to run for Moscow's City Duma later this year.
(2024-05-06). B-Sides: L. Frank Baum's "The Enchanted Island of Yew" publicbooks.org Many know L. Frank Baum for writing the book that inspired the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz." However, like any good magician, Baum had a lot more up his sleeve.
(2024-05-06). Irvo Otieno Murder Charges Dropped: 5 Cops Accused Of Smothering Black Man To Death Avoid Accountability, For Now. newsone.com 
Five of the seven Virginia police officers accused of murdering Irvo Otieno at a mental health hospital will have charges dropped, for now.
(2024-05-06). The perils of indifference: History repeats itself in Gaza. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-06). China's shrinking room for maneuver in foreign policy. unitedworldint.com Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk/ Beijing, China China has recently hosted a number of high-level American politicians and business figures. First, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in Guangzhou, the landmark city of China's Reform and Opening Up era, in early April. She was followed by US Secretary of State Blinken and, most recently, Tesla CEO Elon Musk. …
(2024-05-06). Perry Anderson: Pathbreakers High and Low. newleftreview.org A decade ago, Christopher Clark upended conventional accounts of the origins of the First World War; he has now rewritten the history of the European revolutions of 1848—1849, and proposed a new way of considering their outcomes. Analytically, what differentiates and what connects these two outstanding achievements?
(2024-05-06). Court orders "stolen land" to be transferred back to provincial department. sanews.gov.za Court orders "stolen land" to be transferred back to provincial department | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed a forfeiture order by the High Court of South Africa: Gauteng Division, in Pretoria, to the SIU and Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) linked to the fraudulent transfer of government land to private entities and individuals. | The total value of the recovery is R53 million, the investigative unit said in a statement on Monday. | The order, dated 18 April 2024, orders that Farm 33 Zuurfontein, in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, must be transferred to the Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development as t…
(2024-05-06). Government activities for the week 06 – 10 May 2024. sanews.gov.za Government activities for the week 06 – 10 May 2024 | On Monday, 06 May, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertius Simmers together with the Executive Mayor will hand over 600 title deeds in the Overstrand Municipality. | On Tuesday, 07 May, President Cyril Ramaphosa will officially open a new, purpose-built Department of Home Affairs office in Mokopane, Limpopo, and unveil 100 new mobile offices that will extend the reach of the department's services, especially in remote areas. | Also on Tuesday, 07 May, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Professor Blade Nzimande, will launch the 4IR…
(2024-05-06). China regains Thomas & Uber Cup. ecns.cn China's men's team reclaimed badminton's Thomas Cup after a six-year wait after beating Indonesia 3-1, while the women's team also regained the Uber Cup for the first time since 2020 after whitewashing Indonesia 3-0 on Sunday.
(2024-05-06). Powerful tornado in US state of Nebraska obliterates a building. scmp.com The twister formed during a series of deadly storms in late April 2024.
(2024-05-06). GOP Rep. Praises Ole Miss Counterprotesters, Including White Student Making Monkey Noises At Black Student. newsone.com 
(2024-05-06). Why African Homophobia Is Still the Real Western Import. fpif.org African homophobes say they are saving the continent and the world from homosexuality, but they are just serving their own selfish interests and the interests of right-wing Christian nationalists in the West.
(2024-05-06). Police "unapologetic" in fighting crime and criminality in the country. sanews.gov.za Police "unapologetic" in fighting crime and criminality in the country | Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, says the South African Police Service (SAPS) remains unapologetic in its decisive stance on fighting crime and criminality in the country. | Addressing a media briefing on the successes of Operation Shanela in Pretoria this morning, Cele said Community Policing Forums, community patrollers as well as private security have been very active in their support and are playing a crucial role in the overall success of the operation. | Operation Shanela was launched in May last year in an effort to deal with crim…
(2024-05-06). Your Apps Are Helping The Government Spy On You. levernews.com
(2024-05-06). Kwoyelo: 'At no time did I kill anyone'. independent.co.ug 
For a week, ending April 30, a court sitting in Gulu heard what he had to say about accusations levelled against him since his capture 15 years ago Gulu, Uganda | GRACE MATSIKO | Dressed in a grey suit, red-spotted tie and matching shoes, former Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo was able …
(2024-05-06). Private media outlet Class Media Group firebombed in Ghana. cpj.org Abuja, May 6, 2024—Authorities in Ghana should swiftly and comprehensively conclude their investigation of the April 25 firebomb attack on Class Media Group's office, hold those responsible to account, and ensure that journalists at the media outlet can work safely, said the Committee to Protect Journalists on Monday. On April 25, four unidentified men on…
(2024-05-06). Actor Bernard Hill, of Titanic and Lord of the Rings, dies at 79. scmp.com In Lord of the Rings, the British actor played Théoden, King of Rohan and in Titanic, he went down with the ship as captain Captain Edward Smith.
(2024-05-06). Xi arrives in Paris for state visit to France. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Paris for a state visit to France at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, May 5, 2024. Xi was received by French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal at Paris Orly airport upon arrival.
(2024-05-06). Lola Seaton: Good Mistakes. newleftreview.org Lola Seaton on Anne Carson, Wrong Norma. Multi-form collection from one of the most erudite and ludic contemporary poets.
(2024-05-06). 'Help us to get better': Maryland is failing women released from prison. therealnews.com 
Critics of the prison industrial complex have long noted the system's failure to properly rehabilitate those who are locked away in its bowels. Christina Merryman and Ameena Deramous return to Rattling the Bars for the second part of a Studio Production: David Hebden | Post-Production: Cameron Granadino |
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(2024-05-06). Haryana youth stabbed to death in Melbourne; manhunt launched for Indian-origin brothers. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Victoria Police in Melbourne, Australia, have launched a search for two Indian-origin brothers suspected of involvement in the alleged killing of Navjeet Sandhu, a 22-year-old MTech student from Karnal, Haryana. He was fatally stabbed during a confrontation between a group of Indian students over house rent. | According to Navjeet's kin in Karnal, the incident took place when when Navjeet Sandhu reportedly intervened in a fight between fellow Indian students over a rent issue. While accompanying a friend to retrieve belongings, Navjeet Sandhu witnessed a scuffle and attempted to intervene, resultin…
(2024-05-06). Trump's Misleading Plan To Deport Undocumented Immigrants Is Based On A Failed Strategy. newsone.com 
(2024-05-06). Punjabi-origin youth Amritpal Singh dies in UK due to illness, leaving family in grief. ptcnews.tv Punjab youth dies in UK: 22-year-old Punjabi origin youth Amritpal Singh hailing from Chamyari is a Village in Ajnala met with an untimely demise while pursuing his dreams in England. His journey fueled by aspirations to uplift his family's financial status, tragically ended amidst illness, casting a pall of sorrow over his loved ones.Amritpal's departure from his homeland was marked by hope and determination, as he embarked on a journey to seek better opportunities abroad. However, fate dealt a cruel blow as his health deteriorated, leading to his unexpected passing. | Amritpal's grieving parents, Narendra Kau…
(2024-05-06). Breadwinner: French bakers make world's longest baguette, beating Italy. scmp.com French bakers cooked the world's longest baguette on Sunday at 140.53 metres, reclaiming a record for one of the nation's best-known emblems taken by Italy for five years.
(2024-05-06). U.S., China role emphasized in AI governance. ecns.cn Any international rules on generative artificial intelligence must involve the United States and China and those countries' companies, participants in a recent panel discussion said.
(2024-05-06). Uganda's biggest banks record bumper profits amidst industry turmoil. independent.co.ug 
Six banks adjust growth strategies, as Equity Bank dips into a loss territory Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda's biggest banks recorded bumper profits in 2023 amidst industry turmoil that forced smaller banks to either divest their shares or voluntarily downgrade to credit institutions in response to the regulator's revised capital requirements to remain operational. …
(2024-05-06). RIP Frank Tyson: Funeral Details Announced For Black Man Who Told Ohio Cops 'I Can't Breathe' Before Dying. newsone.com 
Funeral details have been announced for Frank Tyson, a Black man who died during a violent arrest in Canton, Ohio, after telling cops "I can't breathe."
(2024-05-06). Syria ChemExpo 2024 Inaugurated with Participation of Iranian Companies. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Fourth International Chemical Industries Exhibition dubbed "ChemExpo 2024" was inaugurated at the Damascus Permanent International Fairgrounds on Monday with the participation of Iranian companies.
(2024-05-06). Pandor on working visit to Equatorial Guinea. sanews.gov.za Pandor on working visit to Equatorial Guinea | International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, is on a two-day working visit to Republic of Equatorial Guinea. | On the first day of her working visit on Sunday, Minister Pandor held bilateral talks with her counterpart, H.E. Mr Simeon Oyono Esono Angue, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Diaspora. | "The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations between South Africa and Equatorial Guinea. The Ministers also discussed regional, continental and global issues of common interest," said the Department of Intern…
(2024-05-06). Central gov't launches drive to identify, help low-income families. ecns.cn The central government will further optimize the identification of low-income families to help relieve their problems and secure them a better livelihood.
(2024-05-06). Sahra Wagenknecht: Condition of Germany. newleftreview.org Interview with a prominent leader of the German left on the state of her country, currently the epicentre of converging crises—geopolitical, economic, environmental. With politics swerving right under an SPD-led government, flux and refoundation on the left.
(2024-05-06). Eating avocado lowers diabetes risk in women. independent.co.ug 
Avocados are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats that can support metabolic health and insulin sensitivity ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | A new study suggests avocado consumption may significantly reduce diabetes risk, particularly among women. Experts recommend a balanced and diverse diet rather than overemphasising specific foods for diabetes prevention. However, including avocados can be a …
(2024-05-06). Don't give me no jazz: what is happening with jazz festivals in Russia. globalvoices.org 
(2024-05-06). Arms race: Made-in-Africa military drones on the rise. independent.co.ug 
Although Africa is a significant importer of drones, six countries are taking the lead in developing security self-reliance by increasing local production of these small unmanned aircraft. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | As unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) become increasingly critical for modern armed forces, African countries are investing in the local production of military …
(2024-05-06). Russia's FSB Detains Man Accused of Trying to Blow Up Court Buildings. themoscowtimes.com The man was found "placing unknown objects in construction waste" near a railway station.
(2024-05-06). The ICC Office of the Prosecutor's new Policy on Complementarity and Cooperation must still meet high expectations. fidh.org
(2024-05-06). Trump hush money trial: judge fines ex-president again, threatens jail for gag order violations. scmp.com The judge in the criminal hush money trial of Donald Trump said he will consider jail time for the former president for additional violations of the gag order.
(2024-05-06). New Era Of Inequality: Billionaires Pay Less In Taxes Than The Working Class. progressivehub.net ALEXANDRA JACOBO | NATION OF CHANGE…
(2024-05-06). Some Instances of Beautiful Interactions Between Our Pious Predecessors and Their Seniors. salaficentre.com The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Sahl Bin Abu Hathma and Rafi' Bin Khadij reported that Abdullah Bin Sahl Bin Zaid and Muhayyisa Bin Mas'ud Bin Zaid went out and as they reached Khaibar they were separated. Then Muhayyisa found Abdullah Bin Sahl having been killed. He buried him, and …
(2024-05-06). Administrator addresses alleged outstanding payments for private student accommodation. sanews.gov.za Administrator addresses alleged outstanding payments for private student accommodation | National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Administrator, Freeman Nomvalo, has assigned staff to urgently address concerns around the outstanding payments for private student accommodation. | This follows complaints brought to the Administrator's attention regarding alleged outstanding payments for private student accommodation and reports of students being locked out by landlords in some areas. | "We anticipate that these should be resolved during the course of the month of May 2024," Nomvalo said. | To ensure that the i…
(2024-05-06). Spectacular terraced fields on loess plateau. ecns.cn Spectacular scenery of terraced fields on the loess plateau in Pengyang, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Terrace system has turned the long-deemed "uninhabitable" area into arable land in Ningxia.
(2024-05-06). Breadwinner: French bakers make world's longest baguette, beating Italy. scmp.com French bakers cooked the world's longest baguette on Sunday at 140.53 metres, reclaiming a record for one of the nation's best-known emblems taken by Italy for five years.
(2024-05-06). Justice For Alvin Motley: Suspected White Supremacist Found Guilty Of Murdering Black Man Over Loud Music. newsone.com 
Suspected white supremacist Gregory Livingston was found guilty of murdering Alvin Motley, an unarmed Black man, over a dispute about loud music in Memphis in 2021.
(2024-05-06). China's economic momentum: ZGC Forum and Canton Fair highlights. ecns.cn The Zhongguancun Forum and the Canton Fair act as two windows, collectively revealing the positive momentum of China's economy, Xinhua reported on Sunday.
(2024-05-06). 295 million domestic trips made across China during May Day holiday. ecns.cn A total of 295 million domestic trips have been made across China during the May Day holiday, representing a 7.6 percent increase compared to the previous year and up 28.2 percent from the same period in 2019, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Monday.
(2024-05-06). Greece: Acquittal of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org
(2024-05-06). Iran, Iraq Urged to Use National Currencies in Economic Transactions. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's first vice president said that Tehran and Baghdad should use their national currencies in economic and trade exchanges.
(2024-05-06). Latest Karen Video Shows 'Crazy' White Woman Call Black Man 'Boy,' Challenge Him To Fight At McDonald's. newsone.com 
A viral video shows a Karen at McDonald's in a confrontation with a Black man, whom she challenged to a fight and called "boy" while citing racist tropes.
(2024-05-06). Mali is sinking into authoritarianism. fidh.org
(2024-05-06). 'Sabotage' screening brings home reproductive health message. independent.co.ug 
RAHU partners with the Netherlands Embassy to address SRHR challenges through 'Sabotage' screening Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A dialogue and screening of the movie Sabotage last week in Kampala highlighted the collaborative efforts of Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU), The Netherlands Embassy and several partners in initiating crucial conversations aimed at mindset change and policy …
(2024-05-06). Video of Webinar: 10 Years of Antiwar Activism and Peacebuilding. davidswanson.org This year, 2024, World BEYOND War and WILPF Cameroon celebrate 10 years of building peace through nonviolent means. To mark this anniversary, this webinar was organised to share experiences of 10 years of anti-war activism and peacebuilding.
(2024-05-06). UK Conservatives press Rishi Sunak to move to right after local elections rout. scmp.com Rishi Sunak is facing calls to consider policies including an immigration cap and a withdrawal from the European Court of Human Rights, even though the prime minister has urged the party to 'stick to the plan' ahead of a general election expected in the second half of the year.
(2024-05-06). Pierre Vesperini: What to Do With the Past? newleftreview.org Above the fray of mediatized controversy, a classicist situates the heritage of the 'West' in the long view. A culture forged by the interplay of ecclesiastical, capitalist and emancipatory forces; the catastrophes of European world conquest and their weight on the present. Does Benjamin offer a way through the impasse?
(2024-05-06). Johannesburg's 'total disregard' for safety to blame for fire that killed 76 in August 2023, inquiry finds. scmp.com A report into a building fire that killed 76 people in South Africa last year concluded city authorities were aware of serious safety issues four years before the blaze.
(2024-05-06). Asia's manufacturing PMI sustains moderate recovery in April. ecns.cn The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for Asia's manufacturing sector remained moderate recovery at 51.5 in April 2024, slightly down 0.1 percent from the previous month, and above 51 percent for two consecutive months.
(2024-05-06). What's Behind Georgia's 'Russian Law'? themoscowtimes.com The Moscow Times spoke with experts to make sense of what is happening in Georgia, what might come next, and whether Russia may be involved.
(2024-05-06). Government notes strides made in Energy Plan delivery. sanews.gov.za Government notes strides made in Energy Plan delivery | Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says government is making strides in the delivery of the energy plan unveiled by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July 2022. | Ramokgopa's remarks comes as the country marks 40 consecutive days of no load shedding. | Ramokgopa attributed this to improvement in structural changes within Eskom, which has seen last year's anticipated unplanned capacity loss factor reduced from 15 000 megawatts to 14 000 megawatts during the same period. | "Eskom, by its own admission accepts that the…
(2024-05-06). JAMA Internal Medicine Peer Reviewers in 2023. jamanetwork.com We sincerely thank the 646 peer reviewers who completed manuscript reviews for JAMA Internal Medicine in 2023.
(2024-05-06). Gaza war protesters leave University of Southern California after police arrive. scmp.com Student protesters at USC abandoned their camp after police surrounded them and threatened activists with arrest. In Boston, Northeastern University's commencement began peacefully.
(2024-05-06). MKC promises memorable and inspirational MWC assembly. anabaptistworld.org The Mennonite World Conference Assembly in Ethiopia in 2028 took its first steps toward celebration with the signing of a memorandum of understanding and appointment of a national advisory council. In January, MWC leaders Liesa Unger, Sunoko Lin, Lisa Carr-Pries and Henk Stenvers visited Ethiopia. They met with local leaders from MWC member Meserete Kristos …
(2024-05-06). FIDH and Provea react to ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's Venezuela visit. fidh.org
(2024-05-06). Inside the 'Student Intifada': A roundtable with campus organizers. themaad.org
(2024-05-06). Load shedding remains suspended. sanews.gov.za Load shedding remains suspended | Eskom says load shedding remains suspended due to the continued sustained improvement in generation performance and a 4 400MW reduction in unplanned outages. | "Following the suspension for 39 consecutive days, load shedding remains suspended until further notice due to ongoing sustained improvements in generation performance. | "Over the past few weeks, there has been a consistent and significant improvement in curbing unplanned outages – technically known as the Unplanned Capacity Loss Factor (UCLF) – due to the success of the Generation Operational Recovery plan which commence…
(2024-05-06). Provision of retirement benefits is a key element of labour justice. independent.co.ug 
Around the world, the most recognized form of social justice and protection, is the provision of pensions for older persons. COMMENT | LYDIA MIREMBE | On May 1st, Uganda joined the rest of the world to commemorate International Labour Day, under the theme: Improving Access to Labour justice, a pre-requisite for increased productivity. Any discussion about …
(2024-05-06). Q&A: Unpacking the ICC Office of the Prosecutor's New Approach to Complementarity and Cooperation. fidh.org
(2024-05-06). As peace protests are violently suppressed, CNN paints them as hate rallies. mronline.org 
As peace activists occupied common spaces on campuses across the country, some in corporate media very clearly took sides, portraying student protesters as violent, hateful and/or stupid. CNN offered some of the most striking of these characterizations.
(2024-05-06). Xi's visit to solidify robust ties. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping arrived in Paris on Sunday in a significant diplomatic move to strengthen relations with China's key European partners, a trip widely expected to reaffirm and solidify robust ties while better managing differences.
(2024-05-06). (W.E.Talk)French Sinologist BenoàÆt Vermander: How Can We Continue the Dialogue between Matteo Ricci and Xu Guangqi Today. ecns.cn In this interview, French sinologist BenoàÆt Vermander offered his opinion on the topic of how to continue the dialogue between Matteo Ricci and Xu Guangqi.
(2024-05-06). NewsClick rejects absurd, baseless allegations in Delhi Police chargesheet. mronline.org 
NewsClick and Prabir Purkyastha have not been involved in any terrorist act. Nor is there any evidence for the same. Prabir does not have links to any terrorist group.
(2024-05-06). LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL – fixed-term contract. fidh.org FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) is an international human rights NGO. Since 1992, it has been committed to defending all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It brings together 188 national human rights organizations from 112 countries. FIDH is looking for a legal and administrative support professional for the Americas office in the framework of the EU project: "Strengthening of civil society (…) | – |
(2024-05-06). Siberia's Irkutsk Declares Emergency as Fires Ravage Region. themoscowtimes.com A woman was hospitalized and in critical condition after she suffered burn wounds in the Bratsk district, authorities said.
(2024-05-06). HBCU Commencement Speakers: Full List Of People Addressing The Class Of 2024 At Black Colleges. newsone.com 
NewsOne compiled a detailed list of commencement speakers who are slated to deliver keynote addresses at historically Black colleges and universities' graduation ceremonies this year.
(2024-05-06). Positive signs seen for A-share market. ecns.cn A series of positive updates, ranging from a top-level meeting signaling more housing sector support to rising hopes of improving global liquidity conditions, may have set a strong foundation for Chinese equities to register a sustained rally, experts said.
(2024-05-06). West's Hypocrisy Exposed by US Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Students: Raisi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The US government's violent crackdown on university students rallying in support of Gaza violated human rights, debunked the West's hypocritical concern about freedom of speech, and proved Iran's stances righteous, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said.
(2024-05-06). Jubilee Insurance executive sees the future of insurance in technology. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Technology is the major catalyst for spurring insurance uptake and penetration in the foreseeable future according to Jubilee Life Insurance's Diana Ndege Ssempasa. Ssempasa who was speaking at the 13th Annual Insurance Agents Awards held recently at Speke Resort Munyonyo said emerged as the second runners-up agent of the …
(2024-05-06). Travel precautions in place following last week's deadly highway collapse. ecns.cn Following a highway collapse in the city of Meizhou on Wednesday that killed 48 people and injured 30 others, Guangdong province has launched a multipronged response to ensure the safety of residents and travelers during the May Day holiday's peak return travel period.
(2024-05-06). Black Boy, 12, Is 1st Person Ever To Receive Groundbreaking Sickle Cell Gene Therapy Treatment. newsone.com 
Sickle cell patient Kendric Cromer, 12, became the first person in the world to receive a F.D.A. approved gene therapy treatment that could cure the condition.
(2024-05-06). How one Jamaican woman's trauma inspired a 'Circle of Care' for survivors of sexual abuse. globalvoices.org 'I began to think about [the] types of support I would have wanted as a victim'Originally published on Alicia Bowen-McCulskie, founder and executive director of Circle of Care Jamaica. Photo by Bokeh Clicks Fotos, used with permission. | "Don't tell your mother because she will beat you." Not only did those words stay with Alicia Bowen-McCulskie, the founder and executive director…
(2024-05-06). Xi hopes EU institutions develop right perception of China. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said in Paris on Monday he hopes that the EU institutions develop the right perception of China and adopt a positive China policy.
(2024-05-06). Holiday travels bolster world tourism industry. ecns.cn Chinese holidays have injected impetus into the world economy, with the just-concluded May Day holiday bringing a strong burst of tourism growth to domestic as well as overseas destinations, travel experts said.
(2024-05-06). Germany Recalls Russian Ambassador Over Cyberattack. themoscowtimes.com Alexander Graf Lambsdorff "has been called back for consultations and will stay in Berlin for a week and then return to Moscow," Berlin said.
(2024-05-06). French visit a summit of celebrations. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping's state visit to France "will be the climax of a series of events celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of China-France diplomatic relations", said Chinese Ambassador to France Lu Shaye.
(2024-05-06). Iran Won't Wait for Others to Support Palestine: Leader. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Reaffirming Iran's unfaltering support for Palestine without waiting for other Islamic governments, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said this year's Hajj will be the manifestation of disavowal from the heinous crimes being committed against Gaza.
(2024-05-06). South Asia sizzles: Record heatwave and extreme weather blamed on climate crisis. globalvoices.org 
(2024-05-06). Automating internal processes enhances employee productivity, drives business growth. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | FLAVIA LWANGA | Imagine conducting a performance review of over 1,000 employees, and maintaining their performance records manually for reference, this can be a daunting task that not only strains resources but also the task force that manages the process. We can't deny the fact that this is the single most important business …
(2024-05-06). Oliver Eagleton: Stakeholder Capitalism, Again. newleftreview.org Oliver Eagleton on Will Hutton, This Time No Mistakes. Lessons for the incoming Labour government on humanizing British capitalism, from a proselytizer of Blair's Third Way.
(2024-05-06). MIT President Pushes False Narrative Erasing the True Issues of Student Issues — MIT Jews for Cease Fire. fightbackbetter.com The following is the tweeted response from MIT Jews for Cease Fire: After many meetings w/you, Pres Kornbluth, where you…
(2024-05-06). Colombia's government and congress rocked by embezzlement scandal. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro sacked his anti-corruption and regional development advisers for their alleged role in the embezzlement of disaster relief funds. Petro announced this after the former acting director…
(2024-05-06). Scotland's pro-independence SNP names John Swinney as leader, set to become first minister. scmp.com Swinney was confirmed as the Scottish National Party's new leader on Monday and is set to succeed Humza Yousaf as the country's first minister after he emerged as the sole contender in the leadership race.
(2024-05-06). Gaza war protesters leave University of Southern California after police arrive. scmp.com Student protesters at USC abandoned their camp after police surrounded them and threatened activists with arrest. In Boston, Northeastern University's commencement began peacefully.
(2024-05-06). Xi receives warm welcome upon arrival in Paris. ecns.cn People gather on the streets of Paris waving Chinese and French flags to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping in Paris, France, May 5, 2024.
(2024-05-06). China and Europe cooperate for water security in the future. ecns.cn China and Europe after a sustained, pragmatic, and in-depth cooperation on water governance, have both made significant contributions to cope with the world's escalating water security challenges.
(2024-05-06). New School Students for Justice in Palestine calls for an immediate 'Strike For Divestment'. newschoolfreepress.com Students who were arrested on Friday morning at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment have asked The New School community to strike in solidarity with Palestine and until their demands are met. However, some community members don't have the right to do so. In an Instagram post today, The New School Students for Justice in Palestine called…
(2024-05-06). Georgia: International solidarity with Georgian civil society. fidh.org More than forty-five human rights organisations from around the world, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, signed a letter in solidarity with Georgian civil society, condemning the efforts of the Georgian government to introduce the law on the transparency of foreign influence.
As human rights defenders across the globe, we are deeply troubled by efforts of the Georgian government to stifle civil society voices (…) | – |
(2024-05-06). ONU alerta de una catástrofe humanitaria si Israel invade Rafah. telesurtv.net Unrwa aseveró que mantendrá su presencia en Rafah el mayor tiempo posible y seguirá proporcionando ayuda vital a las personas.
(2024-05-06). ONU califica de inhumano desplazamiento forzado en Rafah. telesurtv.net Según Turk, el desplazamiento forzado de civiles en un conflicto está prohibido por el derecho internacional, a menos que se cumplan estrictos requisitos legales.
(2024-05-06). Israel ordena el desplazamiento forzado de miles de palestinos del este de Rafah, Gaza. telesurtv.net Las FDI afirmaron que "una evaluación de la situación en curso permitirá orientar el traslado gradual de los civiles de las zonas especificadas a la zona humanitaria".
(2024-05-06). Miles de palestinos evacuan Rafah ante posible invasión israelí. telesurtv.net Israel está bombardeando almacenes de ayuda y camiones que transportan ayuda humanitaria a una población atrapada y hambrienta cerca del cruce de Rafah.
(2024-05-06). Intifada en EEUU. radiohc.cu En más de la mitad del territorio de Estados Unidos se multiplican por estos días manifestaciones y otros actos de protesta contra el genocidio perpetrado por Israel contra el pueblo palestino en la Franja de Gaza, que cuenta con el apoyo político y militar de la Casa Blanca.
(2024-05-06). Aumenta a 34.683 cifra de palestinos asesinados por Israel. telesurtv.net Fuerzas de ocupación israelíes cometieron tres masacres contra familias en Gaza durante las últimas 24 horas, lo que resultó en la muerte de al menos 29 palestinos.
(2024-05-06). ONU: avanza hambruna hacia el sur de Gaza. telesurtv.net En medio del asedio de Israel, el PMA es una de las muchas agencias y organizaciones humanitarias que intentan llevar alimentos a Gaza.
(2024-05-06). Javier Milei llama aberrantes a protestas antisionistas en EEUU. telesurtv.net El jefe del Estado argentino cree estar "del lado correcto de la historia" al apoyar el genocidio de Israel que ya le ha costado la vida a más de 30.000 palestinos.
(2024-05-06). Israel niega entrada al comisionado general de la Unrwa a Gaza. telesurtv.net En marzo, un informe respaldado por la ONU afirmó que la hambruna era inminente y probable en mayo en el norte de Gaza, y que podría extenderse por todo el territorio en julio.
(2024-05-06). ° °Retiren TODOS los cargos contra los estudiantes pro-palestinos!! °Fuera policías de los campus! workers.org 
1 de mayo de 2024 — Si alguien se hace ilusiones de que Estados Unidos es un bastión de la democracia, debería acabar con ellas, de una vez por todas, este 1 de mayo. Un día antes era obvio que nadie puede expresar libremente sus opiniones, especialmente si esas opiniones . . . |
(2024-05-06). Anuncian sesiones de Convención Meteorológica 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 may (RHC) La Convención Meteorología 2024 sesionará en esta capital a fines de mes, un hecho que constituye la antesala de la temporada ciclónica en el Océano Atlántico, el Mar Caribe y el Golfo de México, que comienza el primero de junio y se extiende hasta el 30 de noviembre próximo.
(2024-05-06). Llama Seminario antibelicista a un mundo de paz y justicia social. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 may (RHC) Con una Declaración Final que aboga por un mundo pacífico y de justicia social, terminó este domingo el VIII Seminario Internacional de Paz y por la Abolición de las Bases Militares Extranjeras, desde el poblado de Caimanera, limítrofe con la única frontera artificial existente en Cuba, impuesta por Estados Unidos en 1903.
(2024-05-06). Cuba y Maldivas intercambian sobre cooperación en salud. radiohc.cu Malé, 6 may (RHC) El embajador de Cuba Andrés González intercambió hoy con el ministro de Salud de Maldivas, Abdullah Khaleel, sobre la cooperación medica que brinda la nación caribeña en el pequeño archipiélago surasiático.