(2024-05-10). US Senators Play Schoolyard Bully Against International Criminal Court. popularresistance.org Despite the fact that the United States is not a member nation of the International Criminal Court (ICC), that organization has been under its sway from its inception. The ICC has only prosecuted Africans and a few Serbians who were accused of war crimes during the NATO-engineered breakup of the former Yugoslavia. The ICC has never issued an arrest warrant for Israel's many documented war crimes. | After Israeli officials publicly expressed concern that the ICC might issue arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and other high-ranking Israeli officials, U.S. pressure began in earnest. Recently a letter to the ICC…
(2024-05-10). Israel reacts with fury as Biden halts some weapons shipments to Zionist state. peoplesdispatch.org The US has finally begun to halt weapons shipments to Israel, marking a notable policy shift, in response to the Israeli Occupation Forces' ground incursions in Rafah and continued threats of a full-blown invasion. Last week, Biden halted shipments of 1,800 2,000-pound bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs to Israel over concerns that they would be used in an invasion. Biden has threatened to halt "the weapons that have been used historically to deal with Rafah," if Israel "enters Rafah," Biden said on Wednesday, despite the fact that Israel has already entered Rafah and has been conducting airstrikes on civilians in R…
(2024-05-10). Rafah Invasion: Everything That's Happened So Far. popularresistance.org It's a scene that has played over and over again in the southern Gaza city of Rafah since the beginning of the war: mothers with sad and pale faces carrying their children on their shoulders and in their hands, balancing many bags on their backs, surrounded by more children carrying bags and belongings, and men and elderly people pulling carts and pieces of luggage. The remnants of their homes and possessions now follow them throughout their displacement. Even with no place to go, they took to the streets looking for a safe place in Rafah. The only safe place left. | Now those same scenes play out again in Rafah,…
(2024-05-10). Student intifada sweeps US campuses. electronicintifada.net Fighting violent police repression and smears from university administrations.
(2024-05-10). Read an article on the student intifada censored by The Boston Globe. electronicintifada.net When was a college revolution on the wrong side of history?
(2024-05-10). Netanyahu vows to 'fight with fingernails' after Biden's arms supply warning. middleeasteye.net 
Netanyahu vows to 'fight with fingernails' after Biden's arms supply warning | Israeli prime minister says his country can 'stand alone' in the war on Gaza as his forces enter Rafah | | Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a ceremony marking Holocaust Remembrance Day on 5 May (AFP…
(2024-05-10). Israel is losing. peoplesdispatch.org Israel is intensifying its assault on Rafah, assassinating civilians, initiating gun violence on the ground, and raining bombs down on the city from the sky. Despite the fact that Hamas agreed to the latest version of the ceasefire proposal—approved by all other parties in the negotiating discussions—Israel has insisted on moving forward with its genocide, setting its sights on the last place of refuge in Gaza and sending out evacuation notices. Israel has refused to accept the ceasefire agreement and is instead continuing its genocidal assault on the Palestinian people. | This turn of events is very…
(2024-05-10). Saturday 5/11: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee, 1122 University Ave, Berkeley, CA…
(2024-05-10). Report: Israeli army tanks surround east Rafah, forces capture city's main road. haaretz.com Netanyahu: We hope to overcome disagreements with Biden, but we will protect our country ‚ñ Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks in Cairo end without deal, CIA chief leaves Egyptian capital ‚ñ Three Israeli soldiers wounded in explosion near Rafah ‚ñ White House: U.S. not abandoning Israel, 'smashing into Rafah' won't help defeat Hamas ‚ñ Netanyahu admits Israeli government failed on Oct. 7: 'People weren't protected'…
(2024-05-10). Rafah Invasion and Gaza 2035: Netanyahu's Dystopian Vision for Gaza's Future. libya360.wordpress.com Vanessa Beeley "From crisis to prosperity — transformation of Gaza from an Iranian shrine to a moderate axis" — this is the tagline of a recent Ynet article in Hebrew that reports on the Netanyahu administration examination of a dystopian vision of Gaza's future as a hideous Dubai/Singapore style outpost of Zionist and US/UK military and…
(2024-05-10). Friday 5/10: USCPR Power Hour: All Out for Rafah. indybay.org Zoom | uscpraction.org/powerhour…
(2024-05-10). Israel-Gaza war: will US decision to withhold weapons supplies stop assault on 'red line' Rafah? scmp.com Israel's vow to 'go it alone' masks the potentially decisive impact delays in weapons delivery will have on Gaza war and ability to mount an offensive against Hezbollah.
hrw.org (2024-05-09). Israel Starving Gaza 
Israel is starving Gaza, and children are paying the price. ⚪ It's doing this in defiance of the World Court, and today, I'm going to go into a bit of detail to explain what's been happening in The Hague, but please, never forget this fundamental point: the government of Israel is starving Gaza as a weapon of war.
(2024-05-10). Israel-Gaza war: 110,000 have fled Rafah as Netanyahu vows to widen assault despite Biden's warning to withhold arms. scmp.com The UN says more than 100,000 people have fled Rafah in recent days, as the southern Gaza city is under threat of a full-scale Israeli ground invasion.
(2024-05-10). War on Gaza: Hamas steps up fighting as aid runs out under Israeli blockade. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Hamas steps up fighting as aid runs out under Israeli blockade | UN agencies 'scrape bottom of the barrel' while humanitarian operations face imminent closure due to fuel shortages | | A man looks on as smoke rises from a fire caused by Israeli bombardment in Rafah on 10 May 2024 (AFP)…
(2024-05-10). 33 people arrested as George Washington University pro-Palestinian encampment is broken up by police. wsws.org The crushing of the GWU encampment is part of a nationwide counter-offensive against student protests as the Israeli government prepares to enter and annihilate the remnants of survivors in the city of Rafah.
(2024-05-10). Monday 5/13: Israel Out of Rafah – Demonstration in Monterey. indybay.org Monterey Conference Center plaza. Gather at the plaza in front of the Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza, corner of Del Monte and Alvarado St. in Monterey, CA.
(2024-05-10). Headlines for May 10, 2024. democracynow.org 100,000 Palestinians Flee Rafah as Israel Pummels Region from the Sky, Keeps Border Shut, UNRWA Closes East Jerusalem HQ After Israeli Arson Attack, Campus Uprising: Hunger Strike at Princeton, Arrests at UPenn, Victory at Sacramento State, Protests in Sweden Call Out Israel's Participation in Eurovision, HRW: RSF Likely Committed Genocide Against Masalit and Other Communites in Sudan, Interim Chadian Leader Mahamat Déby Wins Contested Presidential Election, General Strike Brings Argentina to Standstill, Three Boeing Accidents over Past Two Days Draw More Scrutiny on Embattled Company, Police Kill 23-Year-O…
(2024-05-10). Hands Off Rafah Rally at Stanford. indybay.org Community members provide meals for Stanford student rallies some nights. On May 7, they cheered as students chanted, "Liberation is our mission, no more war with our tuition."
(2024-05-10). Venezuela's Maduro criticizes U.S. hypocrisy after crackdown on students. mronline.org 
The Venezuelan government also condemned Israel's latest assault on Gaza following Monday's invasion of Rafah.
(2024-05-10). Israel ready to stand alone in Gaza, Netanyahu says in veiled Biden rebuff over weapons delay. scmp.com Israel's prime minister struck a defiant tone against US President Joe Biden after the US withheld a shipment of bombs as a warning to its top Middle East ally not to invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
(2024-05-10). Israel expands attacks throughout Rafah, intensifying catastrophic humanitarian conditions. wsws.org Media reports provided extensive coverage to comments by US President Joe Biden late Wednesday that the US would not provide large bombs or artillery shells for offensive operations in Rafah. However what is at stake are merely tactical differences over how best to proceed with the onslaught.
(2024-05-10). Israeli War Cabinet Approves 'Expansion' of Rafah Operation. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle Israeli bombs continue to rain down on displaced Palestinians as humanitarian groups warn that a new blockade on aid deliveries threatens to push the entire Gaza Strip into famine The Israeli war cabinet on 9 May approved the "expansion of the area of operation" of the Israeli army in the Palestinian city of…
(2024-05-10). Selected Articles: Genocide in Gaza: King Bibi's Land Grab. globalresearch.ca 
By On Monday, Israel intensified its airstrikes on Rafah, bombing more than 50 sites in the heart of the city. Video footage on Twitter showed plumes of …
(2024-05-10). Nearly 110,000 people fled Rafah for safety, says UN agency. muslimmirror.com ISTANBUL : The UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) said on Friday that around 110,000 people have fled Rafah for safety. "As Israel Forces bombardment intensifies in Rafah, forced displacement continues," UNRWA stated on X. "Nowhere is safe in the Gaza Strip and living conditions are atrocious," it said, adding, "The only hope is an …
(2024-05-10). Biden panders to pro-Israel Jews, who are as reactionary on Israel as evangelicals. mondoweiss.net 
A Pew poll shows that when it comes to Israel, American Jews are much closer to white evangelicals than they are to Democratic Party numbers. Democrats want to cut off military aid. By and large, Jews don't.
(2024-05-10). How Israel turned hospitals into 'military targets' by lying about international law. mondoweiss.net 
The bar for hospitals to lose protected status under international law is set very high. Those conditions were not met for any of the 36 hospitals in Gaza that Israel destroyed.
(2024-05-10). It's Not "Radical" to Oppose Genocide. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-10). Australian political, media establishment threatening pro-Palestinian student encampments. wsws.org Labor government figures and media commentators are increasingly explicit that their denunciations of the small student encampments are only part of a broader campaign to ban all protests against the genocide.
(2024-05-10). All Out for Rapha Rally at UCB. indybay.org Thousands answer call as Israel continues the genocide with attack on starving and bombed out Palestinians…
(2024-05-10). Healthcare workers must defend students against police crackdown! wsws.org The same politicians claiming peaceful protests against genocide are intolerable disruptions to "order" never batted an eyelash when hospital morgues were stuffed full of bodies during endless and continuing surges of the pandemic.
(2024-05-10). Protest And Dissent Can Absolutely Push The Empire To Retreat On Gaza. caitlinjohnstone.com.au It is entirely possible for the surging anti-genocide protest movement and its accompanying zeitgeist in the general public to push the empire to retreat on Gaza. The imperial murder machine has many strengths, but it also has weaknesses. | The globe-spanning power structure that is loosely centralized around Washington has invested in perception management more heavily than any other empire in history&…
(2024-05-10). University Of Michigan Protestors Keep Focus On Genocide In Gaza. popularresistance.org It's hard to believe that the encampment at the University of Michigan where students are protesting the university's financial complicity in the ongoing genocide in Gaza is only two weeks old. Since establishing the encampment, the broad coalition, led mostly by graduate student organizers but supported by undergrads, faculty and staff, and community members, has grown tremendously. Over the last two weeks they have increased their actions, demanding the University divest from companies that profit from Israel's occupation of Palestine and war on Gaza. | Over the last two weeks, camp activity has prioritized edu…
(2024-05-10). 'Never Again' Must Apply to the Genocide of the Palestinians. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-10). Australia: Unions at May Day rally cover up Labor's complicity in Gaza genocide. wsws.org Speakers at the Sydney rally once again promoted the fraud that the federal Labor government that has backed Israel's barbaric war for seven months can be pressured to change course.
(2024-05-10). US lawmakers vote to smear Palestinians as anti-Semitic. electronicintifada.net Enraged at Gaza genocide protesters, Democrats and Republicans unite in House of Representatives.
(2024-05-10). Mandela's grandson rebukes Labour's Lammy for Gaza protest criticism. middleeasteye.net 
Mandela's grandson rebukes Labour's Lammy for Gaza protest criticism | Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela says the UK shadow foreign secretary should stop being 'an apologist for the ongoing genocide' and heed his grandfather's words | | David Lammy addresses delegates on the second day of the annual Labour P…
(2024-05-10). Genocide in Gaza: King Bibi's Land Grab. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-10). University of Michigan lecturers' union blocks strike in order to isolate anti-genocide protesters. wsws.org Voting by lecturers at the University of Michigan finishes today on a sellout tentative contract agreement entered into by the Lecturers' Employee Organization.
(2024-05-10). When Opposing Genocide Is Seen As Radical, Radicalism Becomes A Moral Imperative. caitlinjohnstone.com.au This new protest movement is driving empire managers out of their goddamn minds, which means it's working and must continue. When opposing genocide is seen as radical, radicalism becomes a moral imperative.
(2024-05-10). European Campuses Erupt In Protest Over Gaza Genocide. popularresistance.org More European college campuses have erupted in protest over Israel's war on the Gaza Strip, as the massive pro-Palestine movement at US universities continues to inspire students worldwide. According to a police statement, 169 people were detained on Monday evening and early Tuesday at the University of Amsterdam. | Clashes with police and arrests have taken place as campuses in the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Austria broke out this week. | Hundreds of protesters resumed a demonstration at the University of Amsterdam on the evening of 7 May, a day after Dutch riot police stormed the protest site and violent…
(2024-05-10). American military planners declare: "War is peace" wsws.org In a roundtable discussion this week, former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley and Palantir CEO Alex Karp defended Israel's massacre of Palestinian civilians by advocating military brutality as a general principle.
(2024-05-10). Online resistance against Nicaragua's 'Peace Law'. globalvoices.org 
Facebook, Instagram and TikTok as spaces for truth and justiceOriginally published on This article was published on
(2024-05-10). From PropOrNot to New Lines: How Washington is Weaponizing Media. mintpressnews.com 
Meet the former government officials and intelligence operatives at the heart of New Lines as investigative journalist Alan MacLeod sheds light on the "independent" think tank's true agenda and motivations.
(2024-05-10). 76 Universities in Spain Suspend Ties With Complicit Israeli Universities. bdsmovement.net 
(2024-05-10). Are We Having an Election in November? dissidentvoice.org With an important US presidential election — we are told — only months away, but one posing two repugnant, disheartening choices, it may be a good time to explore where we are and how we got here. What we can agree is that most of us, when asked, believe that things are going badly: an …
(2024-05-10). Running for their lives. electronicintifada.net My sister has survived yet another Israeli attack.
(2024-05-10). Is the West preparing a second front against Russia in the Caucasus. infobrics.org It is clear that the West is in conflict with Russia. This conflict is waged militarily on Ukrainian soil, but there is also economic war through sanctions and propaganda war.The current developments in the Caucasus are also related to the East-West conflict.
(2024-05-10). De-Dollarization and BRICS' Ascendancy. infobrics.org The US dollar is facing challenges that demand attention. As nations in the Global South grapple with the risks inherent in relying on a currency subject to the whims of a single nation, the allure of alternatives grows…
(2024-05-10). Kiev neo-Nazi regime hits civilians in Russian border regions to boycott Victory Day celebrations. infobrics.org As has become commonplace for the NATO proxy regime, Russian civilians are targeted on important dates for the Russian Federation, spreading terror among ordinary people in demilitarized zones.
(2024-05-10). Prime Minister of Italy refused to condemn Fascist salutes but supports NATO. infobrics.org Meloni is an example of the limits of European so-called "populism". Moreover, Fascist-leaning and far-right leaders and coalitions (even with public Fascist salutes and so on) are welcomed within European power structures – as long as they remain loyal to NATO.
(2024-05-10). Egypt and BRICS: Priorities for Engagement. infobrics.org On January 1, 2024, Egypt and four other countries from the Global South became members of BRICS. Egypt had previously joined the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) in December 2021 with a contribution of $1.2 billion. This represents an important turning point in Egyptian policy. Since the 1970s, Egypt has submitted to the Western economy, which is dominated by the United States. Egypt's membership in BRICS confirms the popularity and support for BRICS among the Global South, which groans from the greed and exploitation of the West. The developing countries seek balanced, win-win partnerships and true opportunitie…
(2024-05-10). Serbia's close ties with China show its future lies in BRICS. infobrics.org Xi Jinping pointed out that relations between China and Serbia are "sealed by blood" and that "the friendship of the countries will forever remain in the common memory of the Chinese and Serbian people". Such words certainly resonate quite strongly in both countries.
(2024-05-10). BRICS: The Gold Rush Has Gripped the Union. infobrics.org Precious metals, especially gold, are experiencing a significant rally led by the BRICS countries. The bloc aims to use gold to back its future currency as an alternative to the US dollar…
(2024-05-10). Ukraine introduces desperate recruitment strategy: "Choose Your Own Adventure" infobrics.org "Everyone will Fight — choose your own unit now," reads Ukrainian neo-Nazi propaganda.
(2024-05-10). Who are Israel's main weapons suppliers and who has halted exports? scmp.com The wartime destruction of Gaza and killing of thousands has highlighted the role of the United States, Israel's biggest arms supplier.
(2024-05-10). 12 Arrested Outside NYC's New School as First Faculty-Led Gaza Solidarity Encampment Continues. democracynow.org 
The first faculty-led Gaza solidarity encampment in the United States was launched Wednesday at The New School in New York City, where nearly two dozen professors and lecturers pitched tents inside the lobby of the university's main building on Fifth Avenue. The encampment is named after the Palestinian writer, poet and professor Refaat Alareer, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza in December. The faculty protest began after the police raided a student encampment at The New School and arrested more than 40 students following a request by the university ad…
(2024-05-10). Israel Hits Gaza After Truce Talks End. latintimes.com Israel launched fresh strikes in the Gaza Strip Friday after negotiators pursuing a long-stalled truce agreement left talks in Cairo without having secured a deal.
(2024-05-10). Washington Post's David Ignatius Remains Clueless About the Middle East. counterpunch.org 
It's difficult to imagine an Israeli war in the Middle East that allowed any Arab country to claim victory. The history of the Middle East over the past 75 years has been a history of war, and the Israelis have been the overwhelming victor in each and every one of them. Israel's War of Independence in 1948 marked an overwhelming victory for the Israelis; it created the profound antagonisms that have marked Israeli relations with the Arab states over the past 75 years. The United States and Israel over the years have indulged in a dialogue about a "peace process," but Arab refugees have known neither "peace" nor "
(2024-05-10). Yemeni Forces Strike Israeli-Linked Ships in Support of Palestine. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Yemeni Armed Forces spokesperson said on Thursday that the army's naval, air, and missile units have initiated strikes on three vessels associated with the Israeli regime, as part of a maritime operation in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-10). "We Feel Unheard": Hunger-Striking Princeton Students Vow to Fast Until Divestment Demands Are Met. democracynow.org 
Over a dozen students at Princeton University have been on hunger strike for the past week as part of a Gaza solidarity encampment on campus protesting Israel's war on Gaza and calling on the university to disclose and divest from companies with ties to Israel, among other demands. The hunger strikers are also calling for all charges to be dropped against a number of students arrested on campus in late April as part of the encampment. Areeq Hasan, a graduating senior at Princeton who has not eaten for a week, tells Democracy Now! the hunger strike was a response to the university's stonewalling. ̶…
(2024-05-10). In first, Israel's High Court orders police to investigate illegal settlement activity in West Bank. haaretz.com The decision was made in response to a petition from 2018 demanding that a regional council in the West Bank investigate illegal construction in its jurisdiction; the government didn't deny that illegal construction was carried out…
(2024-05-10). CPJ calls on FBI to release timeline for conclusion of Shireen Abu Akleh investigation. cpj.org Washington, D.C., May 10, 2024—Two years after the Israeli military killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, the Committee to Protect Journalists is deeply alarmed at the continued lack of accountability in the case. CPJ calls on the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation to release a timeline for the conclusion of its now 18-month…
(2024-05-10). No More Bear Hugs: Biden Gives Up On Netanyahu Embrace. latintimes.com Days after the October 7 attack, Joe Biden walked onto the tarmac in Tel Aviv and offered a warm bear hug to Benjamin Netanyahu, a sign both of solid support for Israel and the US president's long relationship with the prime minister. Seven months into the devastating conflict, the gentle approach is over.
(2024-05-10). Netanyahu boasts about Israel standing alone, then loses America. haaretz.com 'If we don't defend ourselves, nobody will. And if we must stand alone, we'll stand alone,' the prime minister said this week. The arrogance of these remarks, as if Israel could 'stand alone,' is comparable only to his inherent ungratefulness to America…
(2024-05-10). Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org Editor's notes: The list below is CPJ's most recent and preliminary account of journalist deaths in the war. Our database will not include all of these casualties until we have completed further investigations into the circumstances surrounding them. For more information, read our FAQ. The Israel-Gaza war has taken a severe toll on journalists since…
(2024-05-10). The Possible Saudi-Israeli Normalization Post-Gaza. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-10). Sunday 5/19: Voices from the Holy Land Online Film Salon: "Behind US and Israeli Headlines" indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-May2024…
(2024-05-10). CUNY $4M Contract Outsourcing Security to Israeli Trained Goon Service — Modern Day High Tech Pinkertons! ARMED GOONS FOR HIRE OFF OUR CAMPUSES! No to Privatized Campus Fascism! fightbackbetter.com An insidious development that CUNY is expending $4 million in a contract just announced today. They hired an armed security…
(2024-05-10). Rocks, looting, protests: How Israelis are blocking Gaza-bound aid trucks. middleeasteye.net 
Rocks, looting, protests: How Israelis are blocking Gaza-bound aid trucks | Israeli groups are laying down stones, organising sit-ins and attacking humanitarian convoys to prevent supplies reaching besieged enclave | | Israelis gather at the Nitzana border crossing in southern Israel on 18 February 2…
(2024-05-10). Thwarted By US, Palestinians Look To UN General Assembly. latintimes.com After a US veto foiled the Palestinians' drive for full UN membership, the General Assembly is expected on Friday to grant them some additional rights in the global body — a symbolic win that has already irked Israel.
(2024-05-10). Why Does America Provide So Much Support To Israel? levernews.com
(2024-05-10). Monday 5/13: Protest Congressman Huffman's Lavish Support of Israel's War Crimes. indybay.org Outside of Lagunitas Brewery, 1280 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma…
(2024-05-10). Gaza war: Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid protest about its participation. scmp.com Singer Eden Golan secured her spot with a performance of 'Hurricane', as thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied in Sweden's Malmo.
(2024-05-10). Biden's 'doomsday weapon' threat to Israel is no false alarm. haaretz.com The U.S. president's threat to halt shipments of offensive arms to Israel may erode the army's prowess in the north ‚ñ The gaps in the talks on a hostage deal aren't immense but largely depend on political considerations ‚ñ Netanyahu is playing into Sinwar's hands, and Hamas is regaining control of the Strip…
(2024-05-10). Five things Friday roundup: Pro-peace organizations in the Holy Land. anabaptistworld.org I trust many of you would agree with me when I say that it is hard to talk about Israel these days, perhaps more than ever. I have publicly tried to avoid it in hopes that I might increase my chances of not getting denied entry if I were to go back. However, that doesn't …
(2024-05-10). Netanyahu vows to continue attacks in Gaza despite Biden's threat. muslimmirror.com Jerusalem : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said in a video statement that the Israeli forces will continue their attacks in Gaza despite the US threat to halt some weapon shipments. "If Israel is forced to stand alone — Israel will stand alone," said Netanyahu in a public speech made on Sunday's Israeli Holocaust …
(2024-05-10). The Gaza 'Aid Pier': A US Geopolitical Ploy. libya360.wordpress.com Suat Delgen While presented to the world as a humanitarian effort, the US-led 'Maritime Corridor' in Gaza is a strategic maneuver aimed at consolidating US and Israeli control over land and sea. Israel's brutal military assault on Gaza, which has killed over 35,000 civilians, predominantly women and children, has been executed alongside the denial of…
(2024-05-10). Medicide in Gaza: the Killing of Dr. Adnan al-Bursh. counterpunch.org 
Adnan Al-Bursh was intelligent, humane, and committed. He could speak multiple languages. He saw and could explain the ravages of the occupation and the horrors of the war. He was exactly the kind of person, like the still imprisoned Marwan Barghouti, Israel has always feared might become a leader of the Palestinian people. For that reason, he was also exactly the kind of person Israel has been targeting for elimination under the cover of its bombardment and invasion of Gaza.
(2024-05-10). 'For the first time I don't want to speak Hebrew on the streets of Vienna'. haaretz.com This week at Ben Gurion Airport: An Austrian biblical archaeologist travels to Israel for business and pleasure, and two Russian pilgrims head to Jerusalem to celebrate a birthday in a holy way…
(2024-05-10). Israel's foundational conflict is playing out in the Gaza war. haaretz.com Next week, Israel somberly marks its independence, a triumph of Zionism that should have settled its meaning. So why do the arguments persist?
(2024-05-10). Playwright Gillian Slovo: I Grew Up in Apartheid South Africa. I Saw the Same Thing in Palestine. democracynow.org 
Gaza solidarity encampments, which started on U.S. college campuses, have now spread worldwide as students call on their educational institutions to divest from companies profiting from Israeli apartheid and occupation. The uprising echoes the anti-apartheid movement of the 1980s, when many in civil society called for divestment from companies that profited from South Africa's system of racial domination. Democracy Now! explored the parallels this week with South African-born novelist and playwright Gillian Slovo, whose parents were legendary anti-apartheid activists Joe Slovo and Ruth First. "I have…
(2024-05-10). Israeli demonstrators torch UNRWA East Jerusalem compound; 'extensive' damage reported. haaretz.com Police say children likely below the age of criminal responsibility committed the act, and said they'd investigate further as UNRWA demands Israel restore 'proper security'; The agency's chief instructed to shutter the compound, saying its workers' lives are at risk…
(2024-05-10). USA: Between war and the courage to negotiate. pressenza.com President Joe Biden's recent decision to approve a $95 billion military aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan is very bad for the world because it assures us that conflicts and military escalation will continue, with undoubted consequences for everyone. | Before this presidential approval, DW News reported that the US House of Representatives had approved the military aid package, showing a representative speaking on the floor of the US Congress with a picture of Russian President Vladimir Putin, China's Xi Jinping, and Iran's Ebrahim Raisol-Sadati on a lectern behind him. | The image more than eloquently s…
(2024-05-10). Israel-Gaza war: Trump accuses Joe Biden of siding with Hamas over US president's warning to halt arms shipments. scmp.com Donald Trump said "What Biden is doing with respect to Israel is disgraceful," in reference to the president's threat to stop sending weapons to Israel as it wages war against the Palestinian militant group in Gaza.
(2024-05-10). 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.
(2024-05-10). MIT Students Arrested Protesting Hosting of $11M Israel Drone Program — 23 Suspended — Press Release from SAGE @ MIT 5/9/2024. fightbackbetter.com 
Press Release from organizers of SAGE @ MIT | Published Thursday, May 9 @ 11PM MIT suspends, evicts, and arrests their…
(2024-05-10). State comptroller: Israeli military's demand to delay October 7 probe is unreasonable. haaretz.com Matanyahu Englman warned that accepting the defense establishment's position could preclude 'any oversight of the IDF for a very long time' and impede access to critical evidence…
(2024-05-10). Swedes Reject Israeli Participation in Eurovision Song Contest. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, thousands of Swedes marched through the streets of Malmà∂, the venue for the 2024 edition of Eurovision, to demand the expulsion of Israel from the music festival. | RELATED: | Hours before the Israeli participant took the stage in the second semi-final of the competition, citizens gathered in downtown Malmà∂ called by "Stop Israel For Peace and For a Free Palestine," a platform that brings together o…
(2024-05-10). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org Since the Israel-Gaza war began on October 7, journalists and media across the region have faced a hostile environment that has made reporting on the war exceptionally challenging. In addition to documenting the growing tally of journalists killed and injured, CPJ's research has found multiple kinds of incidents of journalists being targeted while carrying out…
(2024-05-10). MVP Protester Locks Himself To Construction Equipment, Highlights Connection Between Appalachia and Palestine. itsgoingdown.org 
Action report on lock-down against the Mountain Valley Pipeline at a worksite on Poor Mountain in so-called Virginia. Early Wednesday morning, pipeline fighter Finn locked himself to a side boom on a Mountain Valley Pipeline worksite on Poor Mountain in Montgomery County, VA, preventing MVP construction at the site for 11 hours. "Why risk arrest?…
(2024-05-10). Report on May Day Noise Demonstration Outside of Juvenile Justice Center in Philadelphia, PA. itsgoingdown.org Report on May Day noise demonstration in so-called Philadelphia, PA. Originally posted to Philly Anti-Capitalist. After a lapse of three years anarchists held their own May Day demonstration. May first is an anarchist celebration of spring, remembrance, rebellion and it's important to me that the left doesn't completely co-opt this anarchic holiday. I'm heartened that…
(2024-05-10). MVP Protester Locks Himself To Construction Equipment. popularresistance.org Elliston, VA — Early Wednesday morning, pipeline fighter Finn locked himself to a side boom on a Mountain Valley Pipeline worksite on Poor Mountain in Montgomery County, VA, preventing MVP construction at the site for 11 hours. | "Why risk arrest? Why risk my name? Why devote my time and energy, to be here protesting this pipeline in the backwoods of Appalachia?" Finn asked. "The truth is I've lost the ability to look away. And it no longer makes sense to be anywhere else." | At the base of the mountain, nearby where the pipeline easement crosses Yellow Finch Rd, a rally of people gathered to show their sup…
(2024-05-10). TikTok Law Is An Attempt To Censor, Not A Warning To Big Tech. popularresistance.org As US lawmakers' agitation over TikTok culminates in a law that threatens a nationwide ban if the social media platform isn't sold to a US buyer within nine months, an emergent media narrative finds a silver lining. Every legislative move targeting TikTok, the story goes, has the potential to inspire much-needed regulation of tech behemoths like Meta, Amazon, Google and Apple. | But by conflating the US's legal treatment of TikTok—a subsidiary of the Beijing-based ByteDance—with that of its own tech industry, media obscure the real reasons for the law's passage. This was apparent in a New York Times p…
(2024-05-10). Riders Alliance Has A Vision For Better, Safer Subway With Less Policing. popularresistance.org For years, New York City's famous subway system has been caught in the crosshairs of a contentious public debate over crime — but in recent months it has entered a new frontier. In March, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul deployed 750 National Guard members to conduct random bag searches at Metropolitan Transit Authority, or MTA, stations. Later that month, the NYPD announced a surge of 800 additional officers to crack down on fare evasion. | These surges follow broader increases in policing on public transit in New York City over the past decade, which accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2024-05-10). DC Police Raid George Washington University Student Gaza Campus. popularresistance.org Washington, DC – The student led Gaza solidarity protest at George Washington University Yard was raided in the predawn hours of Wednesday, May 8. Police arrested 31 and charged them with unlawful entry while four were additionally charged with assault of a police officer. All those arrested were released by the early afternoon of the same day. Jail supporters waited for each student's release and provided emotional support, food, drink, and comfort to them once they were released. Nearly all those arrested were students and none of those arrested were reported as being "outside agitators" as the University Admin…
(2024-05-10). Over 600 Attacks Against 20,000 Human Rights Defenders In 2023. popularresistance.org Mining, big agribusiness, and the fossil fuel sectors have unleashed an astronomical spate of attacks on human rights defenders (HRDs) throughout 2023. Crucially, perpetrators linked to companies and projects in these sectors account for the majority of over 600 attacks across the course of the year. | This is according to a new damning report by the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC). | Staggering scale of attacks against human rights defenders | On Tuesday 7 May, the BHRRC published its annual briefing on attacks against HRDs. | Alarmingly, the data recorded 630 attacks which directly impacted…
(2024-05-10). Pulitzer Snubs Palestinian Journalists' Gaza Coverage. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-10). Patrick Lawrence: University—An Attack on Intelligence. scheerpost.com 
By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost "Not in my lifetime," I used to think when contemplating America's decline and fall—a decline and fall I eagerly anticipate as a prelude to remaking our crumbly republic such that it stands for the ideals it professes to uphold but unreservedly ignores. Blind justice, disinterested leaders and institutions, …
(2024-05-10). Reproductive Justice is an International Human Rights Framework, So Why Are Groups Getting Pushback for Supporting Palestine? scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-10). Student Journalists Are Needed Now More Than Ever. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-10). Gazans Salute University Students' Uprising for Palestine. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-10). UCLA Professors Demand Amnesty for Pro-Palestine Protesters. telesurenglish.net Members of University of California faculty and staff have been calling on Gene Block, chancellor of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), to resign over the university's response to pro-Palestinian protests on campus. | RELATED: | "We will not stand by as our students are assaulted and silenced. We remain committed to protecting our students' safety and their right to protest, assemble, and speak f…
(2024-05-10). Venezuelan President Finances Over 41,000 Female-Led Ventures. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro led the "Great Meeting of Entrepreneurial and Productive Mothers" held in Barcelona City, in the state of Anzoategui. | RELATED: | From the Liberators Square, he announced the granting of 2,917 financing for local commerce, production, and services enterprises, a policy whose objective is advancing the positioning of women as independent economic agents. | The meeti…
(2024-05-10). The New School Faculty Join Pro-Palestine Encampment. telesurenglish.net Faculty members of The New School, a private university in Manhattan of New York City, the United States, set up their own pro-Palestine encampment in the lobby of the campus building near Union Square. | RELATED: | The faculty members involved in the action called for, among others, divestment from weapons manufacturing companies, dismissal of charges against student protesters and the removal of New York police on cam…
(2024-05-10). Floods in Brazil Leave 114 Dead and 2 Million Citizens Affected. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the Civil Defense reported that floods in the southern region of Brazil have left 114 dead, 146 missing, and nearly 2 million citizens affected so far. | RELATED: | The most dramatic situation takes place in Rio Grande do Sul, a border state with Argentina and Uruguay, where 113 deaths, 756 injuries, and over 400,000 displaced people have been reported. The other casualty occurred in the neighboring state of Santa C…
(2024-05-10). Say No to Florida's abortion ban! Fight for reproductive justice! workers.org 
Sister Song, Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective issued on May 1 the statement reproduced below denouncing Florida's six-week abortion ban which went into effect that day. Some background information is given here to explain the evolution of this repressive law and the devastating impact it will have in Florida . . . |
(2024-05-10). Denver police refuse to clear student encampment in Auraria. workers.org 
Denver May 4. According to a report by the Denver Post, Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas refused requests by the Auraria campus to clear the tent encampment. This was the second refusal. Encampment at Auraria campus of Denver universities, April 28. Credit: Viviana Weinstein On April 26, police had arrested . . . |
(2024-05-10). So-called antisemitism bill passes House. workers.org 
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a controversial, bipartisan bill through a 320-91 vote on May 1. Known as the "Antisemitism Awareness Act," H.R. 6090 was written in response to the courageous encampments that have sprung up on college campuses throughout the U.S.and across the globe. The encampment protesters are . . . |
(2024-05-10). Oregon, coalition supports Palestine Resistance on May Day. workers.org 
By Jey Clayton Portland, Oregon On May Day, months of struggle and organization among a diverse group of organizations and parties bore fruit with a rally that defied expectations. At least 15 distinct groups brought out 200 people. They formed new collective bonds and built relationships in order to strengthen . . . |
(2024-05-10). Dangerous Crossroads? "Kaliningrad will need to be neutralized". Former NATO Supreme Commander James Stavridis. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-10). Putting Community First in Climate Adaptation Strategies. cepr.net With rising sea levels and an increasing number of extreme weather events affecting the US, conversation amongst policymakers has turned to managed retreat from repetitive loss communities. However, the perception of the term "managed retreat" has become increasingly negative. The term implies loss or defeat. And also the process of managed retreat has historically been …
(2024-05-10). Will Palestinian Groups Create a New Palestinian Political Project? counterpunch.org 
(2024-05-10). The Parallels Between Archaic Entrepots and Modern Offshore Banking Centers. counterpunch.org 
A discussion of the origins of urbanization may provide some insight into the character of modern social problems by highlighting the long historical dynamic at work. It may not be out of place here to point out that anti‚Äëstates are well known in the modern world, above all in what the U.S. Federal Reserve Board classifies as eleven offshore banking centers. Five such enclaves are in the Caribbean: Panama, the Netherlands Antilles (Curacao), Bermuda, the Bahamas, and the British West Indies (Cayman Islands). Three enclaves—Hong Kong, Macao, and Singapore—were founded to conduct the C…
(2024-05-10). How the UAW Could Change the South. counterpunch.org 
The UAW is on a roll. After winning stupendous contracts at the Big Three automakers this past year, the union then organized Volkswagen in Tennessee April 20. What's eye-popping about this is that the UAW succeeded not only in the South, but also with a foreign car manufacturer — a twofer. Now as the union zooms in on a May vote by 5000 workers at Mercedes in Alabama, the larger implications of Shawn Fain's still relatively new union presidency have become clear, namely, a change in workers' culture in the anti-union, right-to-work South; because if the UAW racks up more wins in the region, that will alter…
(2024-05-10). A Sick, Dystopian System Worth Overthrowing. counterpunch.org 
Many friends and allies, especially younger ones, have been getting The Lecture from older Democratic Party relatives or friends — the Lesser Evil Lecture. This year the lecture comes not only with the admonition to hold your nose and vote for Joe Biden to get a second term to block the fascist monster Trump but
(2024-05-10). CPJ, partners urge North Macedonia authorities to stop harassment of journalist Furkan Saliu. cpj.org The Committee to Protect Journalists joined calls urging North Macedonia authorities in a May 3 letter to end the ongoing harassment of journalist Furkan Saliu and his colleagues. The letter, also signed by 10 other groups, including international and regional press freedom organizations, requests that Minister for Internal Affairs Pance Toskovski refrain from publicly commenting…
(2024-05-10). DRC journalist Blaise Mabala freed after 4 months in jail over insult to governor. cpj.org Kinshasa, May 10, 2024 — The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the acquittal and release of journalist Blaise Mabala after more than four months in detention and calls for authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to swiftly reform their laws to prevent the criminal prosecution of journalists for their work. "The acquittal and…
(2024-05-10). In Serbia, a 'witch-hunt' for journalists who don't toe government line. Attila Mong 
(2024-05-10). Georgian journalists threatened after covering 'foreign agent' law protests. cpj.org Stockholm, May 10, 2024—Georgian authorities should thoroughly investigate widespread harassment and threats against journalists covering a bill that would designate media outlets as "foreign agents" and Parliament should reject the draft law, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Friday. Since May 7, more than 30 journalists covering the bill "on transparency of foreign influence" and…
(2024-05-10). Chinese Military Monitors US Warship's Transit Through Taiwan Strait. news.antiwar.com The Chinese military said that it monitored the transit of a US Navy Destroyer that sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, which came as the US and the Philippines are conducting major drills in the region. Col. Li Xi, spokesman for the Chinese military's Eastern Theater Command, condemned the USS Halsey's transit and said …
(2024-05-10). "Grenfell: In the Words of Survivors": Play Tells Story of 2017 London Apartment Fire That Killed 72. democracynow.org 
The play Grenfell: In the Words of Survivors, which is being staged this week in Brooklyn, tells the story of the 2017 apartment fire at Grenfell Tower in London that killed 72 people. It was the worst fire in Britain since World War II, and survivors blamed the government for mismanaging the public housing block and neglecting maintenance. The play tells the story of how the residents of Grenfell Tower, from the Caribbean, Portugal, Syria, Morocco, Ethiopia and Britain, created a thriving community even as their homes fell into disrepair in the years before the fire. Playwright Gillian Slovo says she was moved t…
(2024-05-10). Senate Candidate Larry Hamm on '70s Anti-Apartheid Protests at Princeton and Voting "Uncommitted" in NJ. democracynow.org 
Larry Hamm is chair of the People's Organization for Progress and a Princeton alumnus who took part in protests at the school in the 1970s to call for divestment from apartheid South Africa. He visited the Princeton student encampment earlier this week and says he is "really proud of the students" for their protest against the war in Gaza. Hamm, who is running in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate from New Jersey, is promoting a vote for "uncommitted" in the state's presidential primary vote. "I'm totally opposed to the Biden administration's approach…
(2024-05-10). In Numbers: Highlights of China-Hungary relations. ecns.cn
(2024-05-10). Full text: China-Hungary Joint Statement on the Establishment of an All-Weather Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for the New Era. ecns.cn The following is the full text of a joint statement on the establishment of an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership for the new era released by China and Hungary on Thursday.
(2024-05-10). Expert on Xi's 'European moment': Europe and China should meet each other halfway. ecns.cn Cui Hongjian said that both China and Europe share a strong consensus on countering hegemony and pursuing multi-polarization, while their economic cooperation remains resilient, with Europe demonstrating a growing willingness to collaborate with China.
(2024-05-10). Insights | 'Most important partner': former Serbian senior diplomat spoke highly of Serbia-China ironclad friendship. ecns.cn Serbia has perceived China as the most important partner in modernizing its economy, said Zivadin Jovanovic, president of the Belgrade Forum for a World of Equals and Silk Road Connectivity Research Center and former Serbian senior diplomat, during an interview with China News Network recently.
(2024-05-10). China-U.S. trade remains stable in first four months of 2024. ecns.cn The U.S. remained as China's third largest trade partner in the first four months this year, with the total trade volume between the two countries rising by 1.1 percent year-on-year.
(2024-05-10). Victory Day military parade held in Moscow. ecns.cn Russia on Thursday held an annual military parade on Moscow's downtown Red Square to mark the 79th anniversary of the Soviet Union's Victory over Nazi Germany in 1945.
(2024-05-10). Insights | Head-of-state diplomacy boosts France-China relations: French scholar. ecns.cn The state visits of President Xi to three European countries signal peace, cooperation, and dialogue, as they are occurring in the context of huge tensions, said Sébastien Drochon, senior fellow of the Schiller Institute in France, in an exclusive interview with China News Network.
(2024-05-10). Beijing, Budapest carry ties forward. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that the China-Hungary relationship is now at its best in history, and he called on the two sides to summarize the valuable experience of the past and continue deepening practical cooperation in various sectors.
(2024-05-10). Insights丨Mutual trust reinforces Serbia's ironclad friendship with China: former Serbian senior diplomat. ecns.cn Jovanovic spoke highly of the ironclad friendship between Serbia and China, which was reinforced by mutual trust. He also expressed hopes for more cooperation in the future.
(2024-05-10). Agreement boosts joint work on parks. ecns.cn An agreement to promote friendly cooperation between China's Giant Panda National Park and the Pyrenees National Park in France was recently reached by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration and the French Biodiversity Agency, the administration has announced.
(2024-05-10). Envoy: China's South-South advocacy boosts trade, investment. ecns.cn China's ambassador to the United Nations on Thursday emphasized that the country will persist as a strong advocate for South-South cooperation and support its trade and investment for sustainable development.
(2024-05-10). Russia celebrates World War II victory. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the Russians will always remember the alliance against the Nazis, and it is unacceptable that the West tried to distort the truth about World War II.
(2024-05-10). China in Diplomat's EyesÔΩúVibrant China through lens by Jordanian diplomat. ecns.cn From the ancient city of Xi'an to the host city of the 19th Asian Games, Hangzhou, and from the world-famous "porcelain capital" of Jingdezhen to modern cities like Beijing and Shanghai, China showcases both profound history and vibrant development momentum with rapid changes, as captured through the lens of Ma'moun Al Faqier, Second Secretary of the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
(2024-05-10). 'New way to understand the world' unlocked by quantum researchers. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have taken a significant step toward unlocking the potential of quantum computing by achieving a breakthrough in simulating a complex quantum state using photons.
(2024-05-10). Two Chinese mega-cities lift curbs on buying homes to shore up real estate market. ecns.cn Two Chinese mega-cities, Hangzhou in East China's Zhejiang Province and Xi'an in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, said on Thursday they would lift all home purchase restrictions to shore up the local real estate market and boost market confidence.
(2024-05-10). 2,000-year-old Chinese relics exhibited in Hungary. ecns.cn A total of 50 pieces of replicas of the Qin Terracotta Warriors and two Bronze chariots and horses were on show.
(2024-05-10). Market lauds realty policy easing in Hangzhou, Xi'an. ecns.cn By taking the lead among major cities in scrapping all restrictions on homebuying, Hangzhou and Xi'an have set the tone in terms of effecting measures that boost market confidence and help the market to stabilize…
(2024-05-10). China urges U.S. to create enabling environment for bilateral cooperation: FM. ecns.cn China urged the U.S. to create an enabling environment for bilateral relations and cooperation across various fields, noting that the generalization of the concept of national security will finally harm its own interests.
(2024-05-10). Xi, Vucic strengthen bonds tying two nations. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic walked side by side through the grand hall of the Palace of Serbia, emerging to a jubilant crowd of thousands gathered outside.
(2024-05-10). Exports seen rising on upgrades, e-commerce. ecns.cn Chinese manufacturers' ongoing green transformation and industrial upgrade will bolster export growth this year despite numerous challenges in the global economic climate, said government officials and exporters on Thursday.
(2024-05-10). Peng Liyuan visits Hungarian-Chinese bilingual school. ecns.cn Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, accompanied by Aniko Levai, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's wife, visited the Hungarian-Chinese bilingual school in Budapest on Thursday afternoon.
(2024-05-10). Public urged to be on lookout for marine espionage devices. ecns.cn National security agencies have issued a warning about marine espionage devices, the Ministry of State Security said in an article posted on its WeChat account on Thursday.
(2024-05-10). Full Text: Outcome list of President Xi Jinping's state visit to Hungary. ecns.cn From May 8 to 10, 2024, President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China paid a state visit to Hungary.
(2024-05-10). Intelligent heavy-haul electric locomotive rolls off production line in C China. ecns.cn China's first intelligent heavy-haul electric locomotive officially rolled off the product line in Zhuzhou, Hunan Province on Thursday.
(2024-05-10). Scenery of karst sinkhole in Guangxi. ecns.cn Sunshine casts into a karst sinkhole in Hechi, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, attracting many visitors.
(2024-05-10). China allows the import of Hungarian fresh cherries that meet relevant requirements. ecns.cn China's General Administration of Customs (GAC) announced on Friday that it has allowed, effective immediately, the import of Hungarian fresh cherries that meet relevant requirements.
(2024-05-10). Drones exchange data like fireflies with new technology. ecns.cn Researchers have developed a new way to realize information transmission between drones by imitating firefly communication. It's the latest technological advancement in drone efficiency and stability.
(2024-05-10). The UK will not sign the Pandemic Treaty in its current form. expose-news.com Britain is refusing to sign the World Health Organisation's ("WHO") Pandemic Accord or Pandemic Treaty because the country says it would have to give away a fifth of its vaccines, The Telegraph …
(2024-05-10). They're lying, we know they're lying and they know we know they're lying. expose-news.com "We know they are lying. They know they are lying. They know that we know that they are lying. We know that they know that we know they know they are lying. …
(2024-05-10). US House Select Subcommittee recommends Peter Daszak and EcoHealth be criminally investigated. expose-news.com Recently, EcoHealth's Peter Daszak testified before a committee of the US House of Representatives on the origins of covid. After the hearing, the committee recommended that EcoHealth Alliance and Daszak should be …
(2024-05-10). One Health is embedded in WHO's Horrific Pandemic Treaty; it must be stopped. expose-news.com "Preventing" pandemics is one of the most lucrative areas in medicine. Sadly, this money has incentivised "preventative" research which frequently leads to disastrous leaks and suppresses effective solutions for the pandemics that …
(2024-05-10). Arbitrary Suspensions for Harvard Protesters — That is How Fascism Works! fightbackbetter.com 
(2024-05-10). President Joe Biden makes blunder amid hosting WNBA Las Vegas Aces. geo.tv 
Joe Biden's blunders never go unnoticed…
(2024-05-10). Arvind Kejriwal to campaign for polls after top court grants temporary bail. geo.tv 
Kejriwal's government and his Aam Aadmi Party deny corruption allegations on Delhi chief minister…
(2024-05-10). Dubai named richest Middle Eastern city, New York tops list of wealthiest. geo.tv 
New York's residents are worth more than $3 trillion…
(2024-05-10). Donald Trump speaks up about Barron Trump amid political debut. geo.tv 
Donald Trump reveals what Barron likes to do…
(2024-05-10). How to conduct effective meetings? Jeff Bezos tells his secret. geo.tv 
Bezos' style of leadership interests hundreds…
(2024-05-10). Donald Trump angered over judge's recent remarks. geo.tv 
Trump's ability to respond to criticism was limited…
(2024-05-10). Labour Faces New Challenge From the Left as Just Stop Oil-Linked Movement Throws Weight Behind Independent Candidates. bylinetimes.com The Assemble initiative aims to create a national network of local gatherings where residents can participate directly in decision-making processes — and try and win seats in Parliament on a new grassroots-democratic platform. | It comes after independent candidates, including a handful from George Galloway's Workers' Party picked up seats from Labour in the recent local elections, as they capitalised on voter anger over Sir Keir Starmer's position on the war in Gaza. | The concept behind the People's Assemblies, a spokesperson for the group said, is to provide a platform where local communities can di…
(2024-05-10). Mark Zuckerberg Has No Duty to Fix the World, Judge Rules. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-10). Plot to Kill President Zelensky Revealed by Ukraine Intelligence (SBU). globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-10). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
Richard C. Cook, May 8, 2024 | Aussie17, M…
(2024-05-10). AstraZeneca Withdraws Its COVID-19 Vaccine Worldwide. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-10). Serbia's Geopolitical Position: Close Ties with China. President Xi Jinping Visit to Belgrade. Serbia's Future Lies in BRICS+? globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-10). Illegal Alien Voting: Tucker Carlson Interviews Catherine Englebrecht. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-10). Canada on WHO's Global Power Grab. Urgent Message and Call to Action from the World Council for Health (WCH). globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-10). Prime Minister of Italy Refused to Condemn Fascist Salutes But Supports NATO. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-10). Floods and flooding 'will be part of our lives,' says Brazilian architect and urbanist. globalvoices.org 
The climate crisis has increased the number of extreme disastersOriginally published on Rio Grande do Sul, the southernmost state of Brazil, is going through the worst climate disaster in its history. From April 28 onward, a…
(2024-05-10). The Global Coalition for Language Rights: A space for language justice. globalvoices.org 
The award is meant to honor and inspireOriginally published on While over
(2024-05-10). Right wing victory in North Macedonia presidential and parliamentary elections. globalvoices.org 
(2024-05-10). Taliban bids on sports in Afghanistan to gain legitimacy at home and abroad. globalvoices.org 
Cricket's popularity is rising while women are banned from sportsGlobal VoicesGulbadin Naib, member of Afghanistan's national cricket team at the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup. Screenshot from the video " England vs Afghanistan — Top 5 Moments | ICC Cricket World Cup 2019" from On April 28, the Afghanistan's men's national futsal team capped off their run at the
(2024-05-10). Floods and flooding 'will be part of our lives,' says Brazilian architect and urbanist. globalvoices.org The climate crisis has increased the number of extreme disastersGlobal VoicesCivilians help with rescues in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, in the floods that hit the state. Rio Grande do Sul, the southernmost state of Brazil, is going through the worst climate disaster in its history. From April 28 onward, a major part of its territory, about the size of the United Kingdom, has been submerged
(2024-05-10). Myanmar: One priceless phone call keeps hope alive. icrc.org
(2024-05-10). Saturday 5/11: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Palestine is still the issue" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-05-10). Tuesday 9/17: National Voter Registration Day 2024. indybay.org Find info and SF Bay Area events here: nationalvoterregistrationday.org/ | Register to vote in CA here: registertovote.ca.gov/ | Or register in person at your county's registrar/election office…
(2024-05-10). SJSU Sit-In in Solidarity with Palestine. indybay.org Students at San Jose State University are organizing a sit-in in solidarity with Palestine beginning today, May 9 from 10am to 8pm on Clark Lawn. SJSU For Gaza, an autonomous and anonymous group of students not affiliated with any clubs, announced the sit-in on social media and has released a set of demands of the university. Students also announced that Imam Amir Abdul-Malik Ali is scheduled to speak at 6: 30 PM during day one of the sit-in.
(2024-05-10). UAWC in Palestine Letter to Student and Youth Movements. indybay.org 30 April 2024…
(2024-05-10). Tuesday 5/28: National Day of Forest-Climate Action. indybay.org Multiple Locations…
(2024-05-10). Scenes from the Atlanta Forest: Warrant Canary Expired. indybay.org It has been more than 3 months (at time of writing, 95 days) since the canary was updated.
(2024-05-10). New Anne Hillerman Mystery Novel: ' LOST BIRDS'. indybay.org From New York Times bestselling author Anne Hillerman, a thrilling and moving chapter in the Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito series involving several emotionally complex cases that will test the detectives in different ways.
(2024-05-10). Aramark at Yosemite Receives Second Marginal AOR in a row. Triggers contract cancelation. indybay.org NPS says that Aramark has "Created An Unacceptable Risk of Damage to Park Resources."
(2024-05-10). Palestinian CSO Message to Student Movement. indybay.org 6 May 2024…
(2024-05-10). When Students Are a Shock to the System. indybay.org War Culture Hates the Ethical Passion of the Young. Appearing in TomDispatch…
(2024-05-10). Olympic Black Power Statue is Site of San José State Students Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Photos by Len and Nancy…
(2024-05-10). Sunday 5/12: Bay Area Fundraiser for Gaza. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2024-05-10). GW Encampment Shut Down by Police; Students Arrested. indybay.org Pro-Palestinian student protesters and others at the George Washington University tent encampment were arrested after failing to leave university property in an early morning coordinated police action. Around 03: 30 after having been warned to leave the university property and threatened with arrest for failure to do so, a coordinated police action by campus police and 500 Metro DC officers began clearing the area at University Yard (U-Yard).
(2024-05-10). Saturday 5/11: Down with the sales tax, up with land values: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the American Youth Hostel Lobby | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2024-05-10). Berkeley Students, Teachers and Parents Push Back. indybay.org Rally at Berkeleys Old City Hall sends message that Berkeley School System will not succumb to McCarthy style intimidation…
(2024-05-10). Saturday 6/22: "Searching For Kapwa" Film Screening And Discussion. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center auditorium.
(2024-05-10). Sunday 5/12: Tim Redmond: UPRISINGS, UPSTARTS, UPDATES San Francisco – Summer 2024. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or Zoom: | zoom.us/j/92814559714?pwd=cWU3VEdhbFUvdT……
(2024-05-10). Could the UN Actually Lead a Charge to Tax the World's Rich? inequality.org
(2024-05-10). Chip Giant TSMC's April Revenue Jumps 60% On-year. latintimes.com Taiwanese chip giant TSMC said on Friday that April revenue jumped nearly 60 percent on-year, riding a huge wave of demand for the advanced semiconductors used in AI hardware.
(2024-05-10). Republican Veepstakes: Who Will Complete The Trump Ticket. latintimes.com It could be a loyal lieutenant, an ex-rival or perhaps a political newcomer, but one thing is certain: all eyes are on White House hopeful Donald Trump as he considers potential running mates.
(2024-05-10). Einstein And Anime: Hong Kong University Tests AI Professors. latintimes.com Using virtual reality headsets, students at a Hong Kong university travel to a pavilion above the clouds to watch an AI-generated Albert Einstein explain game theory.
(2024-05-10). Afghan Women Struggle Under Male Guardian Rules. latintimes.com Since the Taliban returned to power, Afghan women have been barred from going on long trips, travelling by plane or entering government buildings unless they are accompanied by a man.
(2024-05-10). Venezuelan fashion powerhouse Carolina Herrera to be honored at the 37th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards. latintimes.com The organization underscored her "tremendous vision, determination and grace throughout her historic career"
(2024-05-10). Under Team Trump Attack, Stormy Daniels Proves Tenacious. latintimes.com Donald Trump's defense attorney and Stormy Daniels went head to head on Thursday during cross-examination of the porn star's blistering testimony, the line of questioning occasionally meandering into the bizarre and even earning a critique afterward from the judge.
(2024-05-10). 'Hija de tu Madre': Meet the designer showcasing a modern Latina experience with her apparel brand. latintimes.com Patty Delgado is on a mission to show the richness of creating a product of two cultures…
(2024-05-10). Costa Rica Announces Electricity Rationing Plan Amid Drought. latintimes.com Hydroelectric plants are responsible for supplying 70% of the Central American country's electricity, and the state-run electricity company, ICE, has partially blamed the drought problem on El Niño. The present situation has forced the Costa Rican government to announce the electricity rationing plan.
(2024-05-10). Porsche Recalls Thousands Of Taycans Over Faulty Batteries. latintimes.com German sports carmaker Porsche on Thursday confirmed it had recalled several thousand of its electric Taycan model because of risks their batteries could catch fire.
(2024-05-10). Apple Apologizes For IPad 'Crush' Ad After Backlash. latintimes.com Apple apologized on Thursday after an ad for its latest-edition iPad caused an uproar for showing an industrial press crushing objects linked to human creativity, infuriating artists.
(2024-05-10). From New York City to Washington D.C., these are the top destinations for college seniors looking for jobs. latintimes.com The class of 2024 is going into the workforce following years of turmoil; the "bummer generation" is looking for stable jobs and cities to start their careers…
(2024-05-10). Argentina's Milei Faces 2nd General Strike In 5 Months. latintimes.com Argentina's President Javier Milei faced his second general strike Thursday in just five months in office, as workers angered by austerity cuts brought the capital to a standstill.
(2024-05-10). Virginia county votes to restore names of Confederate leaders to two schools. latintimes.com The schools will go back to being named Stonewall Jackson High School and Ashby-Lee Elementary School…
(2024-05-10). Panama President-elect Pledges To Deport Migrants Who Cross Darien Gap. latintimes.com Panama will deport US-bound migrants who enter the country through the notoriously dangerous stretch of jungle known as the Darien Gap, president-elect Jose Raul Mulino said Thursday.
(2024-05-10). UK Economy Exits Recession Ahead Of Election. latintimes.com Gross domestic product expanded 0.6 percent in the first three months of this year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, noting strong growth in service industries and car manufacturing.
(2024-05-10). Susan Hall brutally mocked for claiming she 'nearly' defeated Sadiq Khan. leftfootforward.org The defeated Tory mayoral candidate for London has been brutally mocked after suggesting that she had 'nearly' beaten Labour's Sadiq Khan. | Hall lost in the mayoral contest to Khan last week, after the Labour mayor secured just over 1,088,000 votes to be re-elected London Mayor, a majority of some 275,000 over his Conservative rival, who secured just under 813,000 votes. | The margin of Khan's victory is the largest in the mayoralty's history, if second preferences are discounted. | Reports had circulated before the result was announced that Hall could cause an upset with some predicting that the result 'woul…
(2024-05-10). Pensioner poverty in the world's sixth largest economy is a political choice. leftfootforward.org To avert a major humanitarian and economic crisis, governments need to be bold and commit to aligning the state pension with the living wage…
(2024-05-10). Tata steelworkers at Community union vote for strike action over job cuts. leftfootforward.org Thousands more steelworkers vote for strikes over plans to axe thousands of jobs and Port Talbot furnace closures…
(2024-05-10). Tories face 'extinction' as Labour's poll lead surges to 30 points. leftfootforward.org According to YouGov's latest weekly tracker, Labour are now on 48% while the Tories have fallen to just 18%.
(2024-05-10). Jacob Rees-Mogg gets schooled by green energy boss after fossil fuel subsidies clash. leftfootforward.org Jacob Rees-Mogg was schooled over fossil fuel subsidies by green energy boss Dale Vince after the pair clashed on net zero during an episode of the Tory MP's GB News show. | The Tory MP for North East Somerset is out-spoken on being anti-net zero, recently calling the policy a "fantasy" during his GB News programme which he has been hosting on the right-wing news channel for over a year now. | Last week Dale Vince, the founder of Ecotricity, one the UK's leading suppliers of green energy, was invited onto an episode of Rees-Mogg's Moggologue to discuss the topic. | The pair clashed as Rees-Mogg argued net zer…
(2024-05-10). Tory MP mocked by audience on BBC Question Time for response to levelling up failings. leftfootforward.org During BBC Question Time this week Tory MP Nigel Huddleston was mocked by the audience for his response after he was grilled on levelling up funding. | The Tories flagship levelling up agenda was a hot topic for people in Stoke-on-Trent where the latest Question Time episode took place. Host Fiona Bruce said the show had received many questions about when the benefits of levelling up funding could be expected in the city. | Making his debut to Question Time, the Treasury Minister was told by one audience member that there was little evidence of any levelling up in Stoke-on-Trent, despite the city receiving &p…
(2024-05-10). How many social homes have been sold off in the last 10 years. leftfootforward.org The number of social homes being lost continues to outnumber those being built, and in large numbers…
(2024-05-10). Who's Killing Your Independent Pharmacy? levernews.com
(2024-05-10). General Assembly Endorses Pathway for Full Palestinian Statehood. libya360.wordpress.com The United Nations General Assembly, on Friday, backed a Palestinian bid to become a full UN member by recognising it as qualified to join and recommending the UN Security Council "reconsider the matter favourably", Reuters reports. The vote by the 193-member General Assembly was a global survey of support for the Palestinian bid to become a…
(2024-05-10). UK: Cambridge University academics and staff endorse Gaza student protest. middleeasteye.net 
UK: Cambridge University academics and staff endorse Gaza student protest | More than 1,700 Cambridge staff, alumni, and students have signed an open letter expressing support for the Cambridge students who have launched an encampment | | A Gaza solidarity encampment was set up outside Cambr…
(2024-05-10). General Assembly endorses pathway for full Palestinian statehood at UN. middleeasteye.net 
General Assembly endorses pathway for full Palestinian statehood at UN | UN General Assembly delivers near-unanimous approval of Palestine's qualification for full UN-member status
| | The United Nations General Assembly has voted in favour of granting 'new rights and privileges' to the state of…
(2024-05-10). UK: Cambridge University academics and staff endorse Gaza student encampment. middleeasteye.net UK: Cambridge University academics and staff endorse Gaza student encampment | More than 1,700 Cambridge staff, alumni, and students have signed an open letter expressing support for the Cambridge students who have launched an encampment | | A Gaza solidarity encampment was set up outside Ca…
(2024-05-10). Ghassan Abu Sittah: HRW calls on Germany to explain Europe travel ban on surgeon. middleeasteye.net 
Ghassan Abu Sittah: HRW calls on Germany to explain Europe travel ban on surgeon | In past weeks, the British-Palestinian doctor has been barred from entering Germany, France and The Netherlands | | Ghassan Abu Sittah's lawyers said the surgeon was placed on the Schengen Information System and…
(2024-05-10). British-Palestinians struggle to help families trapped in limbo after fleeing Gaza. middleeasteye.net 
British-Palestinians struggle to help families trapped in limbo after fleeing Gaza | Despite having evacuated families from Gaza, British-Palestinians are still struggling to bring them to the UK without a Ukraine style visa scheme | | Yousef Alkhatib is battling to bring his nep…
(2024-05-10). A Sad State of Affairs: The Decline of the Communist Party USA. By Noah Khrachvik>. midwesternmarx.com 
The Communist Party USA was once a serious and powerful political force in this country. This is the Party of W.E.B. Dubois we're talking about, the father of American Marxism himself. The Party of William Z Foster, whose health was waning and still came out of retirement to fight against the revisionism and liquidationism of Earl Browder and his wild theories about imperialism being progressive. The first integrated political organization in the entire country; the Party tha …
(2024-05-10). In Africa they say, 'France, get out!': The Nineteenth Newsletter (2024). mronline.org 
France has long sought to undermine African sovereignty, from the national liberation struggles of the twentieth century to today. But Africa would not tolerate French dominion then, nor will it now. This newsletter seeks to better understand the wave of coups in the Sahel and the fervour for African sovereignty in the region.
(2024-05-10). Unfurling love from the window. mronline.org A banner and a name remind student protesters for whom they are fighting.
(2024-05-10). TikTok law is an attempt to censor, not a warning to Big Tech. mronline.org 
As U.S. lawmakers' agitation over TikTok culminates in a law that threatens a nationwide ban if the social media platform isn't sold to a U.S. buyer within nine months, an emergent media narrative finds a silver lining.
(2024-05-10). Rescue teams discover third mass grave in Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza. mronline.org 
Seven hospital mass graves have been discovered so far across three Gazan hospitals.
(2024-05-10). Media reports on study about Muslim population in India misleading: PFI. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Desk The Population Foundation of India (PFI) has recently scrutinized media reports concerning a study purportedly highlighting demographic trends within India's Muslim population. According to the PFI, these reports are misleading and require closer examination to unveil potential biases or inaccuracies. Amidst a wave of media coverage and comments from political leaders …
(2024-05-10). SC issues notice on Udhayanidhi Stalin's plea for clubbing of FIRs, complaints. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on a plea filed by Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin seeking directions to consolidate various FIRs and complaints lodged against him over his controversial statements on 'Sanatan Dharm'. Agreeing to examine the plea, a bench presided over by Justice Sanjiv Khanna sought responses from various …
(2024-05-10). Millions converge on Mecca for Hajj 2024: A sacred pilgrimage and spiritual odyssey. muslimmirror.com By Irfan Attari Kashmiri Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, is a cornerstone of the Islamic faith and a profoundly transformative experience for millions of Muslims worldwide. This sacred journey embodies the essence of Islam, uniting believers in devotion, humility, and unity. Let us embark on a detailed exploration of Hajj, its significance, rituals, and …
(2024-05-10). SC gives Arvind Kejriwal interim bail till June 1. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Friday gave Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal interim bail till June 1 for campaigning in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta said Kejriwal, arrested in a money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam, will have to surrender …
(2024-05-10). India should respect Pak as it has atom bomb: Mani Shankar Aiyar. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : After Sam Pitroda's controversial statements, another veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has triggered a fresh row by saying that "India should give respect to Pakistan as it has atom bomb". In an interview that has gone viral now, Aiyar says, "India should give respect to Pakistan as it has an atom …
(2024-05-10). Iceland opens biggest operational CO2 plant in the world. nationofchange.org The plant, named Mammoth, is the second commercial facility opened by the company to aid in the reduction of fossil fuel emissions to combat the effects of climate change.
(2024-05-10). Europe braces for the next Ukraine. nationofchange.org If both the European Union and the United States—increasingly dominated by far-right politicians—allow Bosnia to fall apart, that will send a strong signal to Russia about the likely fate of Ukraine.
(2024-05-10). War culture hates the ethical passion of the young. nationofchange.org Young people have dared to lead the way, insisting that such a culture of death is repugnant and completely unacceptable.
(2024-05-10). NYC's Riders Alliance has a vision for a better, safer subway with less policing. nationofchange.org
(2024-05-10). Several protestors arrested at Faculty Solidarity Encampment Rally. newschoolfreepress.com A New School student was arrested outside of the University Center after two counter-protesters pepper sprayed multiple protesters today at a rally to support the Faculty Solidarity Encampment. Protesters then sat in front of a New York Police Department car that held the arrested TNS student, leading to the arrest of over eight more people….
(2024-05-10). New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Says Sorry For Comment About 'Black Kids' Not Knowing What A Computer Is. newsone.com 
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul apologized for her remarks about "Black kids" in the Bronx and their computer acumen, saying she "misspoke."
(2024-05-10). Biden's Gaza War Policy 'Has Failed': Why a US Diplomat Quit the State Dept. passblue.com 
Welcome to a special episode of PassBlue podcast series UNSCripted. I'm Jessica Le Masurier, and I'm joined by Hala Rharrit, the Arabic language spokesperson for the Mideast-North Africa region for the United States State Department who recently resigned in protest over US policy on the war in Gaza. (The text part of the interview, below, …
(2024-05-10). Far-right rises to power in coalition government in Croatia. peoplesdispatch.org The formation of a new government in Croatia by center-right and far-right parties is sparking concerns about media freedom, the rights of ethnic minorities, and the potential sell-off of public resources…
(2024-05-10). US announces military exercise in Guyana and Venezuela responds: "Threat to regional peace" peoplesdispatch.org The US embassy in Guyana announced on May 9 that military exercises will be held in the South American country. The US representation in Guyana said that two US military planes will fly over Georgetown and the region on Thursday. The Venezuelan government responded in social media posts, in which ministers called the measure a "threat to regional peace". | Guyana and Venezuela are currently experiencing diplomatic tension over the disputed territory of Essequibo. In December 2023, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro called a referendum for the population to vote on the reincorporation of Essequibo—which was…
(2024-05-10). India's BJP defends the super rich by giving wealth redistribution policy a sectarian color during general elections. peoplesdispatch.org Inequality has grown in India at a rapid pace in the last several decades with the top 1% of country's population now owning more than 40% of national wealth and controlling over 22% of its national income…
(2024-05-10). Turkish parliamentary speaker visits Fidel Castro Center in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, May 10 (Prensa Latina) Numan Kurtulmu≈ü, speaker of the Grand National Assembly (Parliament) of Türkiye, toured the Fidel Castro Ruz Center in the capital, as part of his visit to Cuba.
(2024-05-10). Alert for severe geomagnetic solar storm. plenglish.com Washington, May 10 (Prensa Latina) About five coronal mass ejections directed toward the Earth were observed by the Space Weather Prediction Center, which warned today about the influence of this process in a future severe geomagnetic solar storm.
(2024-05-10). Cuban president meets Algerian authorities. plenglish.com Havana, May 10 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Diaz-Canel met in Algeria with Brahim Bougali, President of the National People's Assembly, during a technical stopover on his return trip from Moscow, where he was on a working visit.
(2024-05-10). US activists condemn acquittal of attacker against Cuban embassy. plenglish.com Washington, May 10 (Prensa Latina) The "Puentes de Amor" ( "Bridges of Love") movement condemned the decision of a United States judge to acquit the author of the terrorist attack against the Cuban embassy in Washington on April 30th, 2020.
(2024-05-10). Ambassador of Cuba highlights special brotherhood with Laos (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Xamneau, Laos, May 10 (Prensa Latina) Cuban ambassador Enna Viant reaffirmed her pride in confirming that Laos is still a special brother country for Cuba nearly half a century after establishing diplomatic relations.
(2024-05-10). Havana ready for the Cuba-Russia Friendship Race. plenglish.com Havana, May 10 (Prensa Latina) Everything is ready today for the traditional Cuba-Russia Friendship Race to be held on Saturday in this capital dedicated to the 79th anniversary of the victory against fascism.
(2024-05-10). UN General Assembly reopens debate on Palestine's accession at the UN. plenglish.com United Nations, May 10 (Prensa Latina) The UN General Assembly will vote on a draft resolution that calls for the accession of Palestine as a full member, which could position the issue again within the Security Council.
(2024-05-10). Vladimir Putin presents Mishustin's candidacy for prime minister. plenglish.com Moscow, May 10 (Prensa Latina) President Vladimir Putin introduced, to the State Duma (Lower House of Parliament), the candidacy of Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister, Vyacheslav Volodin, head of the legislative body, said on Friday.
(2024-05-10). Vladimir Putin ipresents Mishustin's candidacy for prime minister. plenglish.com Moscow, May 10 (Prensa Latina) President Vladimir Putin introduced, to the State Duma (Lower House of Parliament), the candidacy of Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister, Vyacheslav Volodin, head of the legislative body, said on Friday.
(2024-05-10). Syria and Russia honor 79th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War (+Photo). plenglish.com 
Damascus, May 10 (Prensa Latina) A joint parade of the Syrian and Russian Armed Forces took place at the Hmeimim air base, in the province of Latakia, on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the triumph over Nazism in World War II.
(2024-05-10). Colombian government day concludes its activities in Cali. plenglish.com Bogotá, May 10 (Prensa Latina) The government conference known as "Government with the Popular Neighborhoods", whose objective is to reach the most excluded sectors of the large cities of Colombia, ends in Cali, in the Cauca Valley, southwest of the country.
(2024-05-10). China condemns unilateral US sanctions on its firms. plenglish.com Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian stressed the legitimate right of China and Russia to engage in usual economic and trade cooperation, which should not be interfered with or restricted. | The spokesperson also underscored the constant US crackdown on Chinese companies under the pretext of "national security risks" without providing any evidence. | He urged Washington to halt the generalization of this concept and stop politicizing, exploiting, and militarizing economic, trade, and technology issues. | "China will continue to take necessary steps to defend firmly, the legitimate rights and interests of its e…
(2024-05-10). Fierce fighting reported in Chasov Yar, Donetsk region. plenglish.com Moscow, May 10 (Prensa Latina) A fierce battle is taking place on the line of contact between Russian and Ukrainian forces in Donetsk, in the strategic settlement of Chasov Yar, the Vzgliad digital newspaper reported.
(2024-05-10). Mankind celebrates the 200th anniversary of the premiere of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. pressenza.com The 200th anniversary of the premiere of Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony will be celebrated on 7 May with concerts around the world. | Composed between 1822 and 1824, it is best known for its fourth movement, which includes the famous hymn 'Ode to Joy', written by the poet Friedrich Schiller. | In addition to its musical significance, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is a symbol of universality and human brotherhood. The lyrics of the "Ode to Joy" express the idea of brotherhood among all human beings, regardless of their origin, culture, or beliefs, making this symphony a hymn of peace and unity. | The premiere…
(2024-05-10). The BRICS — Is another world possible? pressenza.com The BRICS is the name given to the group of five countries that began to form this group and to work consensually in areas such as trade, investment, technology, and finance, to promote their common interests on the world stage, seeking to counter the hegemony of other international institutions such as the G7 or the World Bank. The group was formally established in 2006 when the leaders of the member countries met in New Delhi, India. In 2010, South Africa joined the group to form what is now known as BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). | By Felix Madariaga | The BRICS are seen by many as an…
(2024-05-10). Yanis Varoufakis sues the German state. pressenza.com In 2024, Europe Day is marked by the violation of the fundamental rights of European citizens. In the interests of Germans and everyone else who cherishes political freedom, the German state's slide towards lawlessness and totalitarianism must be checked | The unprecedented decision of the German authorities in April earlier this year to
(2024-05-10). A marriage without intimacy & love – Know all about Japan's trending 'Friendship Marriage'. ptcnews.tv 'Friendship Marriage' : A new and trending relationship known as "Friendship Marriage" is gaining widespread popularity in Japan, especially among youth. The emerging relationship trend emerges from individuals entering into platonic partnerships devoid of romantic involvement or intimacy. | The demographic opting for friendship marriages encompasses a diverse spectrum, including asexuals, homosexuals, and disillusioned heterosexuals disenchanted with conventional matrimony.
(2024-05-10). India's Navy may face new challenges with China's new super-carrier. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Following a brief sea testing, the 80,000-ton warship known as the Fujian, China's first super-carrier on Friday, has returned to port. An important turning point in China's military and naval capabilities has been reached with the construction of the aircraft carrier, the country's most sophisticated vessel of its kind.According to the reports, China's first indigenous aircraft carrier design, the Fujian, or Type 003 class carrier, is the first to use electromagnetic catapults and an integrated propulsion system. The goal of the electromagnetic catapults, which will eventually replace the traditi…
(2024-05-10). Maldives foreign minister addresses criticism directed at PM Narendra Modi. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a significant diplomatic move, the Maldives has signaled a shift in its approach towards India, expressing eagerness to mend relations and avoid previous instances of criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This shift was highlighted during discussions between the Foreign Ministers of both countries, with talks of President Mohamed Muizzu's impending visit to New Delhi on the agenda.Foreign Minister S Jaishankar of India engaged in discussions with his Maldivian counterpart, Moosa Zameer, where the prospect of President Muizzu's visit to New Delhi was discussed as a potential step towards str…
(2024-05-10). Luchador Grégorich no estará en París 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 may (JIT).- El luchador cubano del estilo greco Daniel Grégorich (87 kg) no estará en los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024.
(2024-05-10). Vladimir Putin presenta candidatura de Mishustin para primer ministro. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 may (RHC) El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, presentó a la Duma Estatal (Cámara Baja del Parlamento) la candidatura de Mijaíl Mishustin al cargo de primer ministro, informó hoy el jefe del órgano legislativo, Viacheslav Volodin.
(2024-05-10). Condenan absolución de atacante a embajada de Cuba en Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 may (RHC) El movimiento Puentes de Amor condenó hoy la decisión de un juez de Estados Unidos de absolver de cargos al autor del atentado terrorista contra la embajada de Cuba, en Whasington, el 30 de abril de 2020.
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(2024-05-10). Nima And Me Yesterday…. smoothiex12.blogspot.com as I predicted–Mishustin stays.
(2024-05-10). I Review (A Little)… smoothiex12.blogspot.com Sinara Group and what they do and explain why it is over for Siemens in Russia. Mishustin has been approved as PM. This is how new Russian High Speed Train will look like. All Russian-made.
(2024-05-10). The United Arab Emirates launches summit to discuss the future of the technology sector. tvbrics.com 
The events of the second FinTech Summit have started in Dubai…
(2024-05-10). South Africa works to protect surface and groundwater. tvbrics.com 
Specialists strive to preserve the ecosystem, public health, and sustainable water resources…
(2024-05-10). Ukrainian Drone Attacks Oil Refinery in Russia's Kaluga Region. themoscowtimes.com U.S. officials have warned that strikes on Russian refineries "could have a knock-on effect in terms of the global energy situation."
(2024-05-10). Ukraine war: Russian forces spark 'fierce battle' after attack on Kharkiv. scmp.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a "fierce battle" was under way after Moscow launched a surprise new offensive on Friday morning.
(2024-05-10). 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.
(2024-05-10). Russia Launches New Ground Offensive Against Northeastern Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com "At approximately 5: 00 a.m. the enemy attempted to break through our defense line under the cover of armored vehicles," Kyiv said.
(2024-05-10). What the protests at US universities indicate. uwidata.com Seeing thousands of students protesting on the campus of the University of California in Berkeley, located in the city of Berkeley, California, reminded us of the buildings we studied in forty years ago. California already harbored the most progressive segments of American society. It was a region that always stood up whenever the US created …
(2024-05-10). For a UAW-wide strike against the police attack on campuses! Autoworkers must defend the right to protest! wsws.org The only way to stop the war and defend our rights is by taking matters into our own hands as the working class, who create all of society's wealth.
(2024-05-10). The class struggle in France and the fight against war. wsws.org This is the text of the speech delivered by Alex Lantier, the national secretary of the Parti de l'Egalité Socialiste (PES) in France, to the 2024 International May Day Online Rally.
(2024-05-10). Democrats back ultra-right House Speaker: A bipartisan coalition for war and repression. wsws.org The vote Wednesday was the first time in US history that the minority party supported the candidate of the majority to oversee the House of Representatives.
(2024-05-10). 'Strikes and industrial labor action … can actually make a difference,' student at Cal State Los Angeles Gaza encampment tells WSWS. wsws.org Jake, a history student at California State University, Los Angeles, recently spoke with the World Socialist Web Site about the Gaza solidarity encampment established on campus last week.
(2024-05-10). Sri Lankan president announces wage rise to dissipate estate workers anger. wsws.org Wickremesinghe's so-called pay hike, which is backed by the unions, will do little to overcome the massive increases in the cost of living for plantation workers and their families, let alone lift them out of the desperate social abyss they confront.
(2024-05-10). South Korean opposition party pledges phony reforms. wsws.org Workers face high inflation, falling wages, and mass layoffs while the Democrats collaborate with the unions to suppress the class struggle.
(2024-05-10). The danger of nuclear escalation: What would be the impact of dropping atom bombs on Germany? wsws.org Since the release of the SGP's TV election spot warning of a nuclear third world war, there have been increasing signs that NATO's war against Russia is entering a new stage that could actually lead to the use of nuclear weapons.
(2024-05-10). Jobs assault deepens, while report says workers' share of national income has fallen to 55 percent. wsws.org Weekly unemployment in the US jumped by more than 10 percent, while the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the share labor receives of national income has fallen to an unprecedented 55.8 percent as of the first quarter of 2024.
(2024-05-10). Hundreds of educators protest pay and job cuts at Ann Arbor, Michigan school board meeting. wsws.org The Democratic Party-controlled Ann Arbor school board plans to cut $25 million from next year's budget.
(2024-05-10). UK Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Starmer's right-wing Labour Party. wsws.org Elphicke is seeking to salvage her political career by jumping ship to a Labour Party expected to easily win a general election later this year, and she can do so by joining a party whose programme is identical to that of the Tories.
(2024-05-10). The return of fascism and war in Germany and the fight for socialism. wsws.org This is the text of the speech delivered by Christoph Vandreier, the national secretary of the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei (Germany), to the 2024 International May Day Online Rally.
(2024-05-10). After strike vote Warren Stamping workers back broader fight. wsws.org Workers at Warren Stamping told WSWS reporters that the recent strike vote over health and safety at the plant reflected anger over a range of issues including job cuts.
(2024-05-10). BOOK REVIEW: Deceptions of World War II. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-10). UN Warns of Worsening Emergency in Gaza as Aid Operations Face Shutdown. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – United Nations agencies have issued a dire warning, indicating that critical aid operations in the Gaza Strip are at risk of halting due to diminishing food and fuel supplies amidst continued closure of key crossings.
(2024-05-10). Russian Lawmakers Approve Mishustin's Return as PM. themoscowtimes.com The State Duma voted 375-0 in favor of Mikhail Mishustin's reappointment, a sign the Kremlin is banking on continuity and stability.
(2024-05-10). Warning against Employment Equity misrepresentation. sanews.gov.za Warning against Employment Equity misrepresentation | The Department of Employment and Labour has warned employers against misrepresenting their Employment Equity (EE) status. | The department's Statutory and Advocacy Services Chief Director, Advocate Fikiswa Bede, said a number of employers risk being taken to courts over misrepresentation on their employment equity status. | Bede said, in addition to imposing fines, the department will also be taking a number of employers to court and lay criminal charges. | "The Employment Equity Act allows us to go to court. I hope no one wants to have a criminal record. We…
(2024-05-10). Eric Garcetti, US ambassador to India, emphasises American trust in New Delhi amid China threats. scmp.com Eric Garcetti defends India's role as check against China, pointing out its early TikTok ban and loss of soldiers along the disputed border.
(2024-05-10). Part of Gauteng's Winnie Mandela drive reopened. sanews.gov.za Part of Gauteng's Winnie Mandela drive reopened | Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has officially reopened the southbound section of the road connecting the N1 and N14 highways as the comprehensive upgrade of the entire seven kilometre Winnie Mandela Drive nears completion. | The reopening of the ongoing reconstruction project of Winnie Mandela Drive (K46) in Diepsloot, located in the Fourways area, north of Johannesburg is expected to alleviate congestion in the area. | On Thursday, the MEC highlighted the road's crucial role in linking Gauteng, underscoring its social significanc…
(2024-05-10). Want to contact the Georgia Public Service Commission? Here's how. grist.org The five members of the Georgia Public Service Commission are publicly elected officials. That means anyone can attend their meetings, offer public comments, and give feedback on energy affordability, justice, and policy in the state. | Follow and reach out to the PSC: | All commission hearings and meetings are open to the public and anyone can attend. Contact information: | Toll-free in Georgia (outside Metro Atlanta): 800-2…
(2024-05-10). SASSA Mkhondo office reopens its doors. sanews.gov.za SASSA Mkhondo office reopens its doors | The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in Mpumalanga has announced that its Mkhondo office, which was formerly known as Piet Retief, has reopened its doors. | This comes after two senior officials and three unidentified men, who are believed to be traditional healers, were caught on security cameras performing rituals in the office after hours on 17 April 2024. | The senior manager reviewed CCTV footage after staff reported finding residues of needles and other muthi-like substances in the office. | On Sunday, Mpumalanga MEC for Social Development Lindiwe Ntshali…
(2024-05-10). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention of Anar Mammadli. fidh.org In a context of increasing crackdown on civil society in Azerbaijan, more than 30 organisations including OMCT and FIDH in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders call for the immediate release of Anar Mammadli and urge the authorities of Azerbaijan to end reprisals against human rights defenders in the country.
We, the undersigned human rights organisations, condemn in strongest possible terms the Azerbaijani authorities' detention of Anar Mammadli, (…) | – |
(2024-05-10). United States: Political repression backfires as pro-Palestinian campus protests grow (plus: Open letter from US Students for Justice in Palestine to universities). links.org.au 
Sharon Smith — There is nothing like a war to expose the brutality of imperialism, and a massive anti-imperialist movement has returned to U.S. campuses, after decades of absence.
(2024-05-10). Same-sex parenting book-ban today, world domination tomorrow. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-10). UK economy exits recession ahead of election. scmp.com Britain exited a shallow recession with better-than-expected growth in the first quarter, in a boost to embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
(2024-05-10). Texas flooding brings new urgency to Houston home buyout program. grist.org As a series of monster rainstorms lashed southeast Texas last week, thousands of homes flooded in low-lying neighborhoods around Houston. The storms dropped multiple months' worth of rainfall on Houston in the span of a few days, overtopping rivers and creeks that wind through the city and forcing officials to divert millions of gallons of water from reservoirs. Elsewhere in the state, the rain and winds killed at least three people, Much of the deepest flooding h…
(2024-05-10). The international communist movement must struggle against opportunism. cpusa.org 
Communists are seldom born yet often made. In our condition of an emergent but embryonic mass proletarian culture, those who become communists find their way to the movement from many walks of life. Whether in defense of Black lives, transgender rights, labor struggle, the peace movement or myriad other modes of social politics, we have come to the table with a common analysis — an extraordinary feat in itself! My path began with a curiosity about political geography that continues to guide me to this day. From this standpoint and my time in the party I find it important to speak on our fraternal relatio…
(2024-05-10). Sunak Faces Opposition From University Vice-chancellors as Student Protests Sweep Britain. defenddemocracy.press
(2024-05-10). URA, Manufacturers to assess Digital Tax Stamp to eliminate loopholes. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and manufacturers are set to rethink the implementation of the Digital Tax Stamp (DTS) strategy to eliminate loopholes. Introduced in 2019, the stamps are a component of the broader tax administration measure of Digital Tax Solutions, a track and trace platform that shares production …
(2024-05-10). Europe Must Raise Voice in Support of Palestine: Amirabdollahian. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Describing the Gaza crisis as a test for the legitimacy of the values the Europeans have been always advocating for, the foreign minister of Iran called on Europe to raise its voice for justice on the issue of Palestine.
(2024-05-10). In 2024 Trump vs Biden rematch, can we believe US polls? scmp.com Six months before the US presidential election, pollsters are scrambling to get an accurate read on the people voting for Donald Trump, a group that has systematically eluded them for eight years and counting.
(2024-05-10). Stormy Daniels clashes with Donald Trump's lawyer over sex encounter. scmp.com The ex-US president's lawyer asked her about different accounts she had given of the incident, seeking to undermine the porn star's credibility as a witness in the hush money trial.
(2024-05-10). Chad junta chief Mahamat Idriss Deby declared winner of disputed presidential election. scmp.com The state election body said Idriss had won outright with over 61 per cent of the vote, but main challenger Succes Masra also declared victory…
(2024-05-10). Colombia's house suspends debates on government reforms. colombiareports.com Colombia's far-right successfully convinced the House of Representatives to suspend all debates and votes on reforms proposed by the government of President Gustavo Petro. Representative Jose Jaime Uscategui of the…
(2024-05-10). Syria/Dabbagh case : First trial in France of the crimes of the Syrian authorities. fidh.org
(2024-05-10). New tech, old conflict: gallium claim pits US future priorities against environmental impact. scmp.com A project to mine gallium in a national forest would help reduce US reliance on China but it faces local opposition from conservationists.
(2024-05-10). 'Assisted Suicide: Always Personal and Always Political'. bylinetimes.com Medically-assisted suicide is about as personal as you can get. A matter of life and death. And let me tell you: this is my reality. | The Government's latest pronouncements on personal independence payments (PIPs), and the typically cruel and baffling responses to the rise in the number of people experiencing mental health issues, have once again showed me how much it despises disabled people. Apparently, we just need to buck up. | Inexorably and savagely, these politicians scapegoat and blame us for their fiscal failures, as they have done time and time again. | They demonstrate no appreciation of the suff…
(2024-05-10). 'Why the BBC Should Give a Voice to the Terminally Ill in Its Assisted Dying Documentary'. bylinetimes.com 
On Tuesday, the BBC will release a documentary arguing against assisted dying. We encourage you to watch it. And then we encourage you to think about this: they won't speak to a single dying person. | This week, death is in the headlines. It's Dying Matters Awareness Week (though given 25% of Brits will probably never write a will because they think it's 'too morbid', readers are probably unaware). We'll need an Awareness of Dying Matters Awareness Week to take care of that. | You are more likely to be aware of the death of Kris Hallenga, CEO of breast cancer awareness charity CoppaFeel!. This week's headline…
(2024-05-10). Iran Producing Top-Quality Heavy Water: Nuclear Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The heavy water produced in Iran is among the highest-quality compounds in the world, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami said.
(2024-05-10). Archbishop Ssemogerere issues directives on fundraising, to talk on Artificial Inteligence. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Kampala Paul Ssemogerere, has issued a directive detailing fresh procedures for individuals, parishes, institutions, societies, and associations within the Archdiocese who seek to utilize its name in fundraising efforts from donors and agencies. The issuance of the new directive aims to combat unauthorized fundraising activities and …
(2024-05-10). Contain China? Washington, that ship has sailed. scmp.com Unlike the Soviet Union in the 1980s, China has a highly diversified economy and capable defences making it unlikely to collapse or be contained. Despite what some pundits in Washington may believe, much of the world would not readily join the US in a war or containment strategy against China…
(2024-05-10). African champion Patel upbeat ahead of Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The reigning Africa Rally champion Karan Patel has warned that he is in Uganda to start the new season in style with a win. Patel from Kenya is among the foreign drivers who will take part in the 2024 Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally from May 10 to 12 in …
(2024-05-10). Chinese companies hit with US trade restrictions over spy balloon incident. scmp.com Other entities were added to the list for allegedly trying to obtain US quantum technology for China, or for seeking US parts for military drones.
(2024-05-10). What the protests at US universities indicate. unitedworldint.com Seeing thousands of students protesting on the campus of the University of California in Berkeley, located in the city of Berkeley, California, reminded us of the buildings we studied in forty years ago. California already harbored the most progressive segments of American society. It was a region that always stood up whenever the US created …
(2024-05-10). Georgia: Parliament must drop the legislation on "transparency of foreign influence" fidh.org Georgian authorities' attempt to reintroduce the draft Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence is an attack against civil society and independent media. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) and the Human Rights Center call on the Parliament of Georgia to reject the adoption of this legislation, which is not compatible with the respect of the rights to freedom of association and expression.
Paris-Geneva-Tbilisi, May 7, 2024 — On May 1, 2024, the (…) | – |
(2024-05-10). 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.
(2024-05-10). Great new tunes for the end of your week. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-10). Industrialists demand for own bank. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's industrialists, supported by financial institutions, have decided to lead efforts towards the establishment of an industrial bank. The proposed Uganda National Industrial Bank would serve to reduce the cost of Finance that the private sector persistently fronts as the major challenge to its growth. This is one of …
(2024-05-10). 2 Britons accused of spying for China, to face trial for breaching UK secrets act. scmp.com The men, ex-researcher Christopher Cash, 29, and Christopher Berry, 32, were charged last month with providing prejudicial information to China in breach of the Official Secrets Act.
(2024-05-10). Behind the 'butter board': How the dairy industry took over your feed. grist.org 
For the past year and a half, you may have heard a lot about butter. It started with a viral video of influencer chef Justine Doiron carefully slathering two sticks of butter directly onto a wooden cheese board, seasoning the thick layer with flaky sea salt and lemon zest, arranging torn herbs and red onion across the surface, and finally finishing the dish with flower petals and a drizzle of honey. This was the butter board, a TikTok trend that quickly reached escape velocity and was featured by The New York Times, CNN, and the Today Show. | On high-end restaurant menus, the once-humble bread-and-butter cours…
(2024-05-10). 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.
(2024-05-10). A Manifesto for upholding human rights in the European Union. fidh.org At a time when democracy, the rule of law, and freedoms are under threat in the Union, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organisations are launching a Manifesto for human rights aimed at the candidates for the upcoming European elections in June. The goal? To urge them to commit to 10 priorities to uphold human rights during their next mandate.
| The Manifesto is available in several languages and is currently being translated into numerous European (…) | – |
(2024-05-10). China scouts Hungary to power EV battery production and sell to wider, warier EU. scmp.com As China looks to tap Europe's vast market for lithium batteries, Hungary has become an attractive destination for production to make logistics simpler — and bypass EU trade investigations.
(2024-05-10). Eggs: Queensland's weapon of choice for political dissent. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-10). Xi ends France visit with no-tie diplomacy. independent.co.ug 
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan communicate with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at the Col du Tourmalet in Hautes-Pyrenees Department of France, May 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei) TARBES, France | Xinhua | On the last day of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to France, …
(2024-05-10). Luwero Hospital: Two medical students lose internship over extortion. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luwero hospital has terminated the internship of two medical students and a health worker is under investigation over alleged extortion. On Wednesday, Luwero hospital administration invited local leaders and residents to assess client satisfaction, get feedback on health services and areas of improvement. The engagement was held at Luwero Sub …
(2024-05-10). In Brazil, unprecedented flooding may force a political reckoning. grist.org 
Vitor Martinez, a 25-year-old musician and community organizer, lives in Porto Alegre, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul — the southernmost state in Brazil. Martinez's neighborhood borders Guaíba Lake, around which Porto Alegre's main attractions are clustered. On a sunny, 80-degree Fahrenheit day in late March, people biked, ran, and strolled along the promenade that surrounds the lake. Shoppers flocked to a mall on the bottom floor of a brand new Hilton DoubleTree hotel in the middle of the neighborhood. More than 23,000 people from all over the world gathered a few miles away at a conference center nea…
(2024-05-10). Vladimir Putin reappoints Mikhail Mishustin as Russia's prime minister. scmp.com Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin was reappointed as head of the country's government on Friday.
(2024-05-10). Passenger Bus Plunges Into St. Petersburg River, Killing 4. themoscowtimes.com Surveillance video shared by police showed the bus making a U-turn and crashing through a bridge railing before nosediving into the water.
(2024-05-10). Trump Loyalists Preview Strategies to Upend 2024 Election. independentmediainstitute.org
(2024-05-10). 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?
(2024-05-10). European Elections 2024: FIDH calls on European election candidates to commit to human rights. fidh.org
(2024-05-10). World Vision, Absa Bank commission water and sanitation facilities to boost menstrual hygiene in Karamoja. independent.co.ug 
Abim, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | World Vision Uganda in partnership with ABSA Bank Uganda have commissioned facilities to improve water and sanitation for the girl-child in Abim district, Karamoja. This is an intervention intended to promote the continued inclusion of girls in education across Karamoja sub-region. According to officials, the handover of a fully functional borehole …
(2024-05-10). FIDH and Provea react to ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's Venezuela visit. fidh.org
(2024-05-10). Colombia: ICC prosecutor should explain closure of preliminary examination to victims. fidh.org
(2024-05-10). Voting Machines Operating Flawlessly: Iran ICT Minister. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The electronic voting machines used in the ongoing run-off parliamentary election across Iran are in operation faultlessly, Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) Issa Zarepour said on Friday.
(2024-05-10). AI is disrupting the creative industry and legislation will be critical in protecting ownership. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | JULIUS KYAZZE | Pause for a moment and imagine listening to radio and a new song by the legendary 'kadongo kamu' singer, Paul Kafeero, comes on. Kafeero who has been dead for the last 17 years. The song is off his 2024 album on which he has collaborated with Winnie Nwagi, Eddy Kenzo …
(2024-05-10). 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.
(2024-05-10). President mourns passing of retired ConCourt Justice Yvonne Mokgoro. sanews.gov.za President mourns passing of retired ConCourt Justice Yvonne Mokgoro | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness at the passing of retired Constitutional Court Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, who was also an esteemed member of the Order of the Baobab. | Mokgoro, 73, passed away on Thursday, 9 May 2024, following an extended illness after a car accident. | "On behalf of government, President Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to Prof Job Mokgoro and the late Justice's immediate and extended family, as well as her many associates in the legal fraternity in South Africa and abroad," a statement from the Presidency r…
(2024-05-10). Parliamentary rebuilding project to get underway. sanews.gov.za Parliamentary rebuilding project to get underway | After a fire in 2022 destroyed the historic building, Parliament's officials have handed over the site to demolition contractors to begin the rebuilding project. | "Today, it is both a great pleasure and a privilege to announce a significant milestone in our journey towards renewal," Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George, said on Thursday. | He told the media that the building project is expected to be completed within two years. | "The initial phase of the rebuild project will involve the demolition of structurally unsafe sections of the building, which have b…
(2024-05-10). Chinese companies hit with US trade restrictions over 'spy balloon' incident. scmp.com Other entities were added to the list for allegedly trying to obtain US quantum technology for China, or for seeking US parts for military drones.
(2024-05-10). CENSUS: Kwar Adhola 98, among first to share bio-data. independent.co.ug 
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's 2024 National Housing and Population Census got off to a smooth start Friday, with 98-year-old Kwar Adhola Moses Stephen Owor taking part in the enumeration excercise. According to Uganda Bureau of Statistics-UBOS, the King of the Jopadhola has participated in every census held in the country since Independence. "We are grateful …
(2024-05-10). Iran Is World's Top Exporter of Damask Rose, Rosewater. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran is ranked first in the world in the production and export of damask rosebuds and rosewater, an official said.
(2024-05-10). BOOK REVIEW: Deceptions of World War II. independentaustralia.net
(2024-05-10). Georgian Police Arrest Russian Man at Anti-Government Protest — Reports. themoscowtimes.com Local media reported that Andrei Rautberg is among six "violent" protesters who were arrested at rallies between mid-April and early May.
(2024-05-10). Gauteng legislature committee approves safety plans for elections. sanews.gov.za Gauteng legislature committee approves safety plans for elections | The Gauteng Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has expressed confidence in the ability of the province's law enforcement agencies to effectively manage any threats to the election process. | The committee has approved the safety and security plans designed to ensure a safe and secure environment during the The plans were presented by the provincial Department of Community Safety and the Provincial Pol…
(2024-05-10). Greece: Acquittal of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org
(2024-05-10). Chinese billionaire sentenced 7 months by US federal court for illegal political donations and fraud. scmp.com Now facing deportation, Qin Hui decried for 'brazen flouting' in case said to involve campaign contributions to New York city mayor and US congressman.
(2024-05-10). 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?
(2024-05-10). W Cape Education urges parents to apply for Grades 1 and 8 before closing date. sanews.gov.za W Cape Education urges parents to apply for Grades 1 and 8 before closing date | The Western Cape Department of Education has urged parents to apply for Grades 1 and 8 in 2025 before the online window for late applications closes on 12 May 2024. | Since the on-time admissions window for parents applying for a place for their child in Grade 1 or 8 in 2025 closed on 12 April, the provincial department said it received late applications for an additional 11 464 learners. | This brings to 114 144 the total number of learners whose parents have submitted applications for Grades 1 and 8 in 2025. | "We thank the parents…
(2024-05-10). The world is obsessed with forests' climate benefits. Here's the problem. grist.org 
(2024-05-10). Sangita Myska: Media Figures Sign Open Letter to LBC Expressing 'Deep Concern' About Her Departure. bylinetimes.com More than 100 journalists, broadcasters, celebrities, politicians, academics and activists have signed an open letter to LBC expressing their "deep concern" at the "sudden disappearance" of the presenter Sangita Myska from the station. | The signatories, who include senior BBC and Channel 4 News journalists, Members of Parliament and the singer Charlotte Church, say that Myska's departure from the station "has been interpreted by many as the station's complete disregard for industry standards relating to diversity [and] transparency". | They also express concern that her departure shows that "excellent journal…
(2024-05-10). Iran Holds Run-Off Parliamentary Polls, Leader Casts Vote. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — As the run-off parliamentary elections kicked off in Iran on Friday morning, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei cast his ballot a few minutes after the voting began at 8 am.
(2024-05-10). No lack of investor confidence in SA – Minister Ntshavheni. sanews.gov.za No lack of investor confidence in SA – Minister Ntshavheni | Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshaveni, has reiterated government's stance that "there are no investors leaving" the country in droves. | This as some media reports stated earlier this month that Shell is leaving South Africa after operating in the country for over 100 years. | The Minister was speaking on the sidelines of the Presidential District Development Model (DDM) Imbizo held at Kuruman in the Northern Cape on Thursday. | "There are no investors that are leaving the country in droves. You are dealing with commercial transactions which c…
(2024-05-10). KZN Premier receives provincial allocation of Home Affairs mobile offices. sanews.gov.za 
(2024-05-10). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-05-10). NERSA approves Sasol Gas application. sanews.gov.za NERSA approves Sasol Gas application | The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved Sasol Gas (Pty) Ltd.'s application for a maximum price of gas for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. | The Energy Regulator said the maximum gas price is expected to facilitate the achievement of the policy imperatives contemplated in the Gas Act's objectives. | "Sasol Gas applied for a maximum price determined on the basis of a 'cost-plus' principle set out in the 2023 Methodology. The effective date of the approved maximum prices of gas will be 01 June 2024. The approved maximum prices of gas will rema…
(2024-05-10). Unrwa: casi 80.000 palestinos se han desplazado de Rafah en tres días. telesurtv.net La agencia de la ONU subrayó que los palestinos en la Franja de Gaza se afrontan nuevamente a un desplazamiento forzado.
(2024-05-10). EE.UU. reconoce uso de sus armas para asesinar civiles en Gaza. telesurtv.net Sin embargo, el jefe de Estado precisó que su país no proveerá armamento a Israel si invade a gran escala a la ciudad fronteriza de Rafah, localizada al sur de la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-05-10). Exigen desde la Universidad Católica de Chile romper con Israel. telesurtv.net En otros países de América Latina se han producido acciones similares, en particular luego de la violenta represión de las acampadas que tenían lugar en los campus de Estados Unidos.
(2024-05-10). Universidades españolas se suman a protestas antisionistas. telesurtv.net Las protestas contra el genocidio israelí en Palestina que comenzaron en universidades de Estados Unidos se extienden por todo el mundo.
(2024-05-10). Asamblea General reabre debate para adhesión de Palestina en ONU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 may (RHC) La Asamblea General de la ONU votará hoy un proyecto de resolución que pide la adhesión de Palestina como miembro pleno del organismo, lo que podría posicionar el tema nuevamente dentro del Consejo de Seguridad.
(2024-05-10). Reconoce Naciones Unidas aportes y solidaridad de Cuba en materia de Salud. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 may (RHC) La directora ejecutiva de Onusida, Winnie Byanyima, afirmó que Cuba tiene mucho que aportar al mundo y a los países en desarrollo en materia de Salud, y se beneficiaría del fortalecimiento de la cooperación Sur-Sur.
(2024-05-10). Presidente mexicano informa que se atiende tema de apagones. telesurtv.net Comentó que el miércoles hubo varios apagones, pero fueron de menor intensidad y menos generalizados que los del martes pasado.
(2024-05-10). PMA alerta que alimentos y combustibles en Gaza solo durarán tres días. telesurtv.net A raíz el cierre del cruce sur, la ONU había dejado claro que la zona norte de Gaza está en "situación de hambruna total".
(2024-05-10). Asesinan a dos personas en atentado contra concejal de Manta, Ecuador. telesurtv.net El Distrito de Manta ya suma con este doble asesinato 116 muertes violentas en lo que va de año.
(2024-05-10). Bolivia plantea ley que castiga el robo con siete años de cárcel. telesurtv.net El presidente Arce dijo que si se aprueba la iniciativa de ley, se garantizará que los infractores sean castigados de manera oportuna y ejemplar.
(2024-05-10). Estados Unidos envía militares en apoyo a misión keniana en Haití. telesurtv.net Washington es considerado el culpable del caos económico, político y social que se vive en Haití.
(2024-05-10). Ministro ecuatoriano reconoce crisis electroenergética. telesurtv.net Los legisladores declararon que "la suma de acciones irresponsables y negligentes, sumado a la falta de celeridad, en un problema que conocíamos desde diciembre, impresiona y da para sospechar.
(2024-05-10). Cuba denuncia que EE.UU. continúa protegiendo a terroristas. telesurtv.net El canciller sostuvo que el fallo "constituye un peligroso mensaje de impunidad para quienes se propongan acciones violentas contra sedes diplomáticas".
(2024-05-10). Llama olímpica sigue hacia París tras su llegada a Marsella. telesurtv.net Se espera que alrededor de 10.000 portadores de la antorcha recorran más de 450 localidades para culminar el viaje el próximo 26 de julio.
(2024-05-10). Denuncian que oposición venezolana extremista impulsa violencia. telesurtv.net Diosdado Cabello alertó que las denominadas "giras" de la oposición extremista no tienen fines electorales sino promover las guarimbas.
(2024-05-10). Unrwa cierra temporalmente su sede en Jerusalén tras ataque israelí. telesurtv.net Este es el segundo incidente en menos de una semana. El martes, manifestantes bajo la vigilancia de la policía israelí arrojaron piedras contra personal de la ONU y las instalaciones.
(2024-05-10). Resistencia de Líbano e Irak ataca instalaciones israelíes. telesurtv.net Hezbolá y Kataeb Hezbolá reivindicaron sus ataques en solidaridad con el pueblo de la Franja de Gaza y su firme resistencia ante los ocupantes.
(2024-05-10). Dupla cubana de Cirilo-López a la final del C2 a 500m en Szeged. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 may (RHC).- La dupla cubana de Yarisleidis Cirilo y Yinnoly Francheska López avanzó este viernes a la final del C2 500m en la Copa Mundial de canotaje de velocidad de Szeged, Hungría, al quedar segunda en su heat de semifinales.
(2024-05-10). Arrancan presentaciones de Cubadisco 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 may (RHC) Con un panel homenaje a los 60 años de la orquesta Original de Manzanillo y a su director Wilfredo Pachy Naranjo, en el Pabellón Cuba, de esta capital, arrancarán hoy las actividades previas del Cubadisco 2024.
(2024-05-10). Siete obras para recordar al poeta salvadoreño Roque Dalton. telesurtv.net Nacido en el seno de una familia acomodada, Roque Dalton vivió haciendo de la poesía su voz, un arma para reivindicar almas y conciencias.
(2024-05-10). Western Union reanuda su servicio entre EE.UU. y Cuba. telesurtv.net Según un informe de 2023 de la Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL) de las Naciones Unidas, casi el 70% de la población cubana recibe remesas en diversas formas…
(2024-05-10). Mantienen una provincia dominicana en alerta roja por vaguada. telesurtv.net El COE mantiene a 21 y al Distrito Nacional en amarilla y cuatro en verde.
(2024-05-10). Unos 110 mil palestinos huyeron de Rafah por ataque israelí. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 may (RHC) Unos 110 mil palestinos huyeron en los últimos días de la ciudad de Rafah, sur de la Franja de Gaza, tras el inicio de la reciente ofensiva terrestre del Ejército israelí, denunció hoy la ONU.
(2024-05-10). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La OMS ha alertado sobre la grave situación sanitaria en Gaza y la falta de recursos para atender a la población afectada por los ataques israelíes.
(2024-05-10). Comienza en Chile propaganda con vistas a primarias municipales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 may (RHC) A partir de hoy comienza en Chile el período de propaganda para las elecciones primarias del 9 de junio, donde se nominarán los candidatos a los cargos de alcaldes y gobernadores.
(2024-05-10). Alayo-Díaz a semifinales en Norceca de Voleibol de Playa de Dominicana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 may (JIT).- Los cubanos Jorge Luis Alayo y Noslen Díaz avanzaron a las semifinales de la tercera fase del Circuito Norceca de Voleibol de Playa 2024, con sede en República Dominicana.
(2024-05-10). Sudáfrica y Cuba arriban a 30 años de relaciones diplomáticas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 may (RHC) Este 11 de mayo Sudáfrica y Cuba arriban a 30 años de relaciones diplomáticas, aunque los contactos entre ambos pueblos se remontan a principios de la década de los 60 del siglo pasado.
(2024-05-10). Madres buscadoras de desaparecidos se movilizan en México. telesurtv.net Entre las actividades previstas se hallan la instalación de memoriales, bordados colectivos, veladas, caminatas, recitales, misas y lecturas públicas.
(2024-05-10). Congreso de El Salvador aprueba prórroga al régimen de excepción. telesurtv.net Más de 6.000 denuncias de violaciones a derechos humanos han sido recibidas por organizaciones humanitarias, principalmente por detenciones arbitrarias y torturas.
(2024-05-10). CRUE romperá relaciones con quienes no estén a favor de la paz en Gaza. telesurtv.net La junta también decidió "intensificar la cooperación con el sistema científico y de educación superior palestino".
(2024-05-10). Presidente colombiano realiza visita de trabajo a Pereira. telesurtv.net La salud, la vivienda, la seguridad y la economía fueron los temas principales durante la visita del presidente Gustavo Petro al barrio Cuba en Pereira.
(2024-05-10). Bolivia envía 90 toneladas de ayuda humanitaria a Gaza. telesurtv.net Las autoridades bolivianas enviaron a la Franja de Gaza arroz, aceite, leche en polvo, agua y medicamentos, entre otros artículos.
(2024-05-10). Presidente de Venezuela entrega más de 41.900 financiamientos para emprendimientos de mujeres. telesurtv.net El mandatario Maduro resaltó la labor realizada por las mujeres en Venezuela en diferentes áreas.
(2024-05-10). Siria e Irán estrechan sus lazos en esferas de interés mutuo. telesurtv.net Las colaboraciones intergubernamentales están destinadas hacia diversos campos.
(2024-05-10). Siguen las movilizaciones en apoyo al presidente Maduro en Venezuela. telesurtv.net "Trujillo siempre está a la vanguardia, de los cambios revolucionarios" expresó el jefe de Estado, Nicolás Maduro.
(2024-05-10). Suben a 107 los muertos por inundaciones en Brasil. telesurtv.net Hasta la fecha, Rio Grande do Sul tiene 165.112 personas sin hogar.
(2024-05-10). Venezuela rechaza presencia militar estadounidense en el Caribe. telesurtv.net El canciller venezolano acusó a la compañía Exxon Mobil de exceder sus ambiciones territoriales.
(2024-05-10). Irán realiza segunda vuelta de elecciones al Parlamento. telesurtv.net Los ciudadanos de 22 distritos electorales, en 15 provincias, deben elegir a 45 representantes de un grupo de 90 candidatos.
(2024-05-10). Registran 2.184 desplazados por inundaciones en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Todavía permanecen 2.800 servicios eléctricos interrumpidos.
(2024-05-10). India: Modi and the rise of the billionaire Raj. cadtm.org A general election in India starts today. 970m Indians, more than 10% of the world's population, will head to the polls in what will be the largest election in history for the Lok Sabha (House of the People) parliamentary elections. The poll will spread across India and take up to 4 June to complete. Opinion polls suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leader of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and his coalition will win a third successive 5-year term, and win by (…) | – | / |
(2024-05-10). Further thoughts on the economics of imperialism. cadtm.org
(2024-05-10). The CADTM Denounces the Lack of Action on Climate Change and the Neoliberal Approach of the Bretton Woods Institutions. cadtm.org
(2024-05-10). The World Bank and the IMF: the creditors' bailiffs. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-05-10). The singularity and importance of the 1st World Anti-Fascist Conference to be held in Porto Alegre from 17 to 19 May 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-05-10). India : popular movements, not elections, will bring transformative change. cadtm.org With the exception of a brief period, India has been more fortunate than many other nations in being able to maintain parliamentary rule over the last 77 years. With 900 million voters—more than the populations of Europe and Australia put together—the Indian elections are hailed as the largest exhibition and celebration of democracy. The nation's economic growth over the past 30 years —one of the fastest in the world—also makes the elections noteworthy on a global scale.
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(2024-05-10). The Mexican debt crisis and the World Bank. cadtm.org
(2024-05-10). The World Bank saw the debt crisis looming. cadtm.org
(2024-05-10). Towards the 6th International Ecosocialist Meeting. cadtm.org
(2024-05-10). "The Olympic flame, a wonderful idea from Dr. Goebbels"! cadtm.org
(2024-05-10). Al-Qassam Brigades: Our fighters fired a missile barrage at Beersheba city in response to the Zionist massacres against Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-05-10). Islamic Resistance fighters fire a Katyusha missile barrage at Kiryat Shmona in response to the Israeli aggression on Teir Harfa: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-05-10). Israeli media: Missiles hit Kiryat Shmona again. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-05-10). Hezbollah fighters strike Yiftah barracks with rocketry weapons and Falaq missiles in response to Israeli aggression on Teir Harfa: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-05-10). Israeli Channel 14: Hezbollah missile fire dramatically damaged buildings and infrastructure in Kiryat Shmona. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-05-10). Hezbollah fighters bombarded again Khirbet Ma'ar artillery base with dozens of Katyusha missiles when the enemy soldiers gathered to remove rubble caused by the first targeting: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-05-10). Islamic Resistance fighters strike Al-Sammaqa site in the occupied Lebanese Kfarshuba Hills with missile, inflicting direct hits: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-05-10). Al-Qassam Brigades sniper targets a Zionist officer south of Al-Zaytoun neighborhood in Gaza City, inflicting a direct hit: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-05-10). Hezbollah fighters target Khirbet Ma'ar artillery bunkers with a Katyusha missile salvo: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-05-10). Dozens of missiles were fired at Kiryat Shmona and "Iron Dome" failed to intercept most of them: Al-Manar reporter. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-05-10). Israel bombs Rafah despite US warning on arms transfers. newarab.com 
Israeli warplanes struck Gaza's crowded southern city of It was the starkest warning yet from the United States, An AFP correspondent and witnesses on Thursday reported Israeli strikes on several parts…
(2024-05-10). Behind Fairuz's powerful force in Macklemore's Hind's Hall. newarab.com 
As a member of the Palestinian diaspora globally watching the brutality in Gaza, I can confirm that none of us are the same as before October 7, 2023. | But the world has also shifted, with chants in solidarity with Gaza being amplified outside of the region to the West — where regional proximity is no longer a barrier in standing up for humanity. | Student movements in the United States and Europe against their countries' support for Israel's brutal onslaught of Palestinians have been moving mountains. | 
As a member of the Palestinian diaspora globally watching the brutality in Gaza, I can confirm that none of us are the same as before October 7, 2023. | But the world has also shifted, with chants in solidarity with Gaza being amplified outside of the region to the West — where regional proximity is no longer a barrier in standing up for humanity. | Student movements in the United States and Europe against their countries' support for Israel's brutal onslaught of Palestinians have been moving mountains. | 
Once again, the delegation for Palestinian Islamic Izzat al-Rishq, a senior leader in Hamas, said in a statement that "the Hamas' delegation headed to Doha after a round of negotiations in Cairo," stressing his movement's adherence to i…
(2024-05-10). UK's Cameron calls for Israel to produce Rafah 'clear plan'. newarab.com 
(2024-05-10). Sudan's RSF has carried out ethnic cleansing in Darfur: HRW. newarab.com 
A leading rights group said on Thursday that attacks by Sudanese paramilitary forces and their allied militias, which killed thousands in the western region of The paramilitary
(2024-05-10). Belgium TV union hacks Eurovision coverage with Gaza protest. newarab.com 
The transmission of the The protest took place just before Israel's participation in the semi-final of the competition following the killing of at least 34,904 Palestinians in Gaza and destruction of much of the enclave. | Israel's candid…
(2024-05-10). Israel minister 'gets most of his Gaza news from Al-Jazeera'. newarab.com 
(2024-05-10). UNRWA closing East Jerusalem HQ after arson by Israelis. newarab.com 
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees said Thursday it was temporarily shuttering its headquarters in "This evening, Israeli residents set fire twice to the perimeter of the
(2024-05-10). Israel says US Gaza uni protests 'threaten' its 'existence'. newarab.com 
A committee of the Dan Diker, president of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, spoke at a meeting of the Knesset's Immigration and Absorption Committee.
(2024-05-10). Trump: Biden siding with Hamas for halting Israel arms sale. newarab.com 
Former US President President Biden warned that he could halt some weapons supplies to Israel if it went ahead with its long-threatened ground offensive…
(2024-05-10). Palestinians banned from remembering Nakba at Tel Aviv Uni. newarab.com 
Palestinian students at Tel Aviv University have said that Israeli authorities refused to grant them a permit to Students at the university told The New Arab's Arabic-language site, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that their application for a license to hold the commemoration was denied by the police under "false pretexts," including the claim of an "inability to protect the ceremony from extremist demonstrations". | In a statement, the Student Front at Tel Aviv…
(2024-05-10). 'Ball is completely' in Israel's hands in Gaza talks: Hamas. newarab.com 
Palestinian group "The negotiating delegation left Cairo heading to Doha. In practice, the occupation (Israel) rejected the proposal submitted by the mediators and raised objections to it on several central issues," the group said in a message to other Palestinian factions, adding it stood by the proposal. | "Accordingly, the ball is no…
(2024-05-10). Netanyahu says Israel ready to 'stand alone' after US threat. newarab.com 
(2024-05-10). Spain universities say ready to suspend Israel ties. newarab.com 
Spanish universities expressed willingness Thursday to suspend ties with any Israeli educational institution that failed to express "a clear commitment to peace" as Students protests have gathered pace across Western Europe in recent weeks with protesters demanding an end to the Gaza bloodshed and to cut ties with Israel, taking their cue from demonstrations that have In a state…
(2024-05-10). Spain and Ireland to recognise Palestinian state on 21 May. newarab.com 
Spain, Ireland, and other European Union member countries plan to recognise a Spanish Prime Minister
(2024-05-10). The keffiyeh: Globally catalysing Palestine's liberation. newarab.com 
The keffiyeh started as a protective head and face covering, only for it to become a working-class Arab symbol against British colonialism in the 1930s. | Nearly 100 years later, it is now a transnational staple for those who yearn for Palestine's liberation. | More than eight months into the
(2024-05-10). Somalia calls for end to UN political mission in the country. newarab.com 
UNSOM was established in 2013 by the UN Security Council to support Somali authorities in the transition to democracy and the rule of law after
(2024-05-10). Suspected militants bomb school for girls in NW Pakistan. newarab.com 
(2024-05-10). UN set to back Palestinian bid for membership. newarab.com 
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday is set to back a The Palestinians are reviving their bid to become a full UN member – a move that would effectively recognise a Palestinian state – after the United States
(2024-05-10). University of Amsterdam staff condemn Gaza protest crackdown. newarab.com 
Staff members at the In a public statement shared on Thursday, staff members say they are "horrified" by the actions of the executive board, who allegedly authorised police violence on staff and students engaging in non-violent protest. | "Today, once again, we witnessed our Univ…
(2024-05-10). Iraq's top court suspends Kurdistan election preparations. newarab.com 
The Iraq's top court has
(2024-05-10). 800 Jewish scholars urge Biden to reject antisemitism bill. newarab.com 
(2024-05-10). CAF Confederation Cup final set for Morocco amid drama. newarab.com 
Moroccan club Algerian side They also want…
(2024-05-10). The New Arab Weekly: Al Jazeera banned and US bomb delays. newarab.com 
(2024-05-10). Iranians vote in parliamentary runoff election. newarab.com 
Iranians had the chance to cast ballots for parliament again on Friday in regions where candidates failed to secure enough votes in First-round voting saw a turnout of 41 percent, marking the lowest since the Friday's vote was t…
(2024-05-10). Are Irish Republicans shunning Sinn Féin over Gaza. newarab.com 
The prominent Irish author The description resonated with me as an Irish Republican growing up in West Belfast — a stronghold of the political party Sinn Féin. | The party's tight political and economic
(2024-05-10). Major Rafah invasion won't defeat Hamas: White House. presstv.ir The White House says Israel's potential full-scale invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah will not defeat the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas.
(2024-05-10). Hamas: Ball in Israel's court after rejecting Gaza truce proposal. presstv.ir Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says the Israeli regime has rejected a proposal for ceasefire in Gaza, stressing that the "ball is now completely" in Israel's court in the truce talks.
(2024-05-10). Iran warns of human disaster in Rafah if Israel continues terror, genocide. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister warns that the continuation of Israel's acts of terror and genocide in Rafah will lead to another human disaster.
(2024-05-10). Gazans mourn over bodies of loved ones at al-Najjar hospital in Rafah. presstv.ir Relatives mourn over the bodies of their loved ones at al-Najjar hospital in Rafah in southern Gaza Strip after Israeli airstrike.
(2024-05-10). Wounded Gazans rushed to hospital following airstrike on Rafah. presstv.ir Injured Palestinians are rushed to Kuwait Hospital following an Israeli bombardment of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-10). UN: 100,000 Palestinians displaced from Rafah amid Israeli invasion. presstv.ir The United Nations says more than 100,000 Palestinians have been forced to leave Rafah, amid intensified Israeli strikes on the southern city in Gaza.
(2024-05-10). French university students set up tents, protest against Israel's attack on Rafah. presstv.ir Dozens of student protesters demonstrated in front of Sciences Po University in Paris, denouncing Israel's recent attack on Gaza…
(2024-05-10). US halt to arms shipment to Israel too little too late: Rights advocates. presstv.ir The regime's relentless air and artillery strikes continue to claim civilian lives in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-10). May 9: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime and its Western backers on Thursday, May 9.
(2024-05-10). Houthi: Yemen to target Israel-linked ships regardless of destination. presstv.ir Yemen's Ansarullah leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi says the country's forces will target ships of any company related to supplying or transporting goods to Israel regardless of their destination.
(2024-05-10). Funeral of mother, son killed in Israeli strike on south Lebanon. presstv.ir Mourners carry the coffins of May Youssef and her 12-year-old son, who were killed in an Israeli strike against a southern Lebanese village.
(2024-05-10). Hezbollah hits group of Israeli soldiers at military post. presstv.ir Hezbollah resistance fighters have carried out an operation against the Israeli al-Malkia military outpost in the northern side of the 1948 occupied territories.
(2024-05-10). Iran: US threat of sanctions on ICC over Israel arrest warrants 'shameful'. presstv.ir Iran has hit out at the US over reports that American lawmakers are preparing legislation to sanction International Criminal Court officials if they issue arrest warrants against Israeli officials.
(2024-05-10). Iraqi resistance targets vital Israeli sites in Eilat in support of Gaza. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has conducted two separate drone strikes against two strategic targets at the Port of Eilat in the southernmost part of the 1948 Israeli-occupied territories in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-10). May 8: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Resistance groups in Palestine and across the region continue their operations against the Tel Aviv regime and its Western backers.
(2024-05-10). UNRWA closes al-Quds HQ after Israeli settlers torch it twice. presstv.ir The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has closed its east al-Quds headquarters after Israeli settlers set fire to the perimeter in the presence of the regime's forces.
(2024-05-10). Families of Israeli captives press for swap deal with Hamas. presstv.ir Families of Israeli captives step up pressure to reach a swap deal with Hamas.
(2024-05-10). Mossad admits for first time: We were surprised by Hamas operation. presstv.ir The Israeli spy agency Mossad admits that it was "surprised" by the operation conducted by the Palestinian Hamas resistance group in early October.
(2024-05-10). Yemeni forces target 3 Israeli-linked ships in Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean. presstv.ir The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces says the army has launched attacks on three ships linked to Israel.
(2024-05-10). Tensions high as recession-weary Argentines march to president's residence. presstv.ir Riot police were deployed against a protest march seeking to head to the president's residence of Olivos.
(2024-05-10). Gaza aid operations at risk of imminent shutdown, UN agencies warn. presstv.ir Dwindling food and fuel stocks could force aid operations to grind to a halt within days in Gaza as vital crossings remain shut, forcing hospitals to close and leading to more children dying of hunger, United Nations aid agencies warned on Friday.
(2024-05-10). Thousands attend pro-Palestinian protest in Bangladesh. presstv.ir Thousands of Bangladeshi students march in Dhaka in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and with pro-Palestinian student protests around the world.
(2024-05-10). Smoke clouds billow over Berlin after fire at factory with chemicals storage. presstv.ir A large fire at a Berlin metalworking factory on the outskirts of the German capital led to plumes of black smoke on Friday.
(2024-05-10). Leader calls for strong parliament as Iranians vote in election runoff. presstv.ir Iranians have voted in a runoff election for the remaining seats in the country's parliament, with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei calling for a strong turnout.
(2024-05-10). Venice: Police clash with pro-Palestine protesters at G7 Justice meeting. presstv.ir Clashes erupted between police and demonstrators in Venice during a protest against the G7 Justice meeting.
(2024-05-10). Drone shows scale of flood devastation in southern Brazil. presstv.ir Residents of a flooded city in Brazil's state of Rio Grande do Sul faced the huge scale of devastation in the region.
(2024-05-10). Russia Remembers, The United States Forgets. sonar21.com 
Today, May 9, marks the 79th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany aka Victory in Europe day and the Russian people held massive marches and commemorations — not just in Russia — but in countries around the world where Russian expats live. But in the United States, where the mythology persists that the United States defeated the Nazis, there were crickets. Nothing. Why the difference? | It is a simple The Soviet Union is estimated to have suffered the highest number of W…
(2024-05-10). Hamas' Al Qassam Brigades Ambush Israeli Soldiers In Rafah, Several Killed | Watch. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-10). On Israel Weapons, UK Minister's Big Remark After US' Threat Of Halting Supply Over Rafah Op | Gaza. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-10). 'Israel Stronger Without…': Netanyahu's Fiery Speech After Biden's Weapons Threat | Watch. hindustantimes.com Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has given a 'We Don't Need You' indirect message to U.S. after Joe Biden threatened to halt offensive weapons transfer to Israel over planned Rafah invasion. In a fiery speech, Netanyahu said that Israel will stand alone against Hamas if forced to. He vowed to fight tooth-and-nail to destroy Hamas in Gaza. Netanyahu along with Israel's ambassador to the U.S. said that Biden had committed a big mistake. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-10). Rafah Revenge: Iran-Linked Islamic Resistance In Iraq Attacks Israeli Air Base With Drones | Watch. hindustantimes.com The Islamic Resistance In Iraq has claimed four attacks on Israel since IDF began its 'limited' operation in Rafah on May 7. The Iran-linked group said the latest attack targeted the Ovda Air Base in southern Israel. The militants said that they attacked the Israel Air Force base with drones. It also claimed attacks on Eilat, Ephilat Air Base and Leviathan Platform. The strikes come amid a non-stop retaliation by Hamas and its allies on IDF bases and soldiers in the past few days. Watch this video for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-10). India Thanks Iran For Releasing Five More Sailors From Seized Israel-linked Ship | Watch. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-10). NATO Nation Turkey Fumes At Israel's FM Over Trade Ban 'Manipulation' | Details. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-10). After Just 6 Months, Zelensky Sacks Ukraine Special Forces Chief; Reappoints Officer Fired In March. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-10). 'NATO Troops Already In Ukraine': Poland PM Admits As Putin Warns Of Global Clash | Russia War. hindustantimes.com Poland's PM Donald Tusk has admitted that NATO troops are already present in Ukraine. He told a group of reporters that, "NATO today is helping as much as it can. Without NATO's help, Ukraine would not have been able to defend itself for so long. Well, and there are some troops there, I mean soldiers. There are some soldiers there. Observers, engineers. They're helping them out." His remarks come amid spiralling tensions between the Russian president and NATO with Vladimir Putin even threatening of a global clash. Watch for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-10). Putin Pulls Back Russian Troops, Protests Erupt In Armenia; U.S. Tilt To Cost PM Pashinyan. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-10). U.S. Fires Back At Russia Over 'Interference In Indian Elections' Charge; 'No, We Don't…' | Watch. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-10). Putin's Aerial Blitz Burns Kharkiv, Russian FPV Drones Chase Kyiv's Troops At Frontline | Watch. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-09). Department of Health Sets Aside £21 Billion for Negligence Cases — But Has No Idea if Situation is Getting Better or Worse. bylinetimes.com