5pillarsuk.com (2024-05-13). Joe Biden's fake spat with Benjamin Netanyahu 
Veteran Palestinian journalist Abdel Bari Atwan says we shouldn't be fooled by the U.S. president's pretence that he's getting tough with Israel, when in reality the Americans and Israelis are planning the genocide of Palestinians together.
Joe Biden's threat to suspend the shipment of heavy bombs to Israel to prevent it from invading Rafah is a poorly scripted and badly performed pantomime.
It is intended to give the impression that there is a serious dispute between the two allies in order to defuse the anger of the student revolt in U.S. universities and improve his chances of being re-elected in November.
jsonline.com (2024-05-13). Why do college students protest? They know truth about Israel's genocide in GazaStudents believe it is actually patriotic and ethical to be concerned about our taxes being used to support governments that oppress people and ethnically cleanse an indigenous population
aljazeera.com (2024-05-13). Gaza solidarity encampments: We, as educators, need to protect our students 
Protesting students are demanding that their institutions call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and divest from companies doing business with Israel. | | But instead of engaging with their demands in good faith, university presidents set loose the notoriously unrestrained American law enforcement on students standing in solidarity with the Palestinian people, who are facing genocide. The police have entered campuses in riot gear, violently dismantled encampments, brutalised protesters, and arrested hundreds.
theguardian.com (2024-05-13). Israel-Gaza war: Gaza health system could collapse within hours, authorities say; 20 killed in attacks on Jabaliya camp – as it happened Gaza health ministry raises alarm over lack of fuel for generators and ambulances; bodies recovered after overnight Israeli airstrikes on refugee camp
palestinechronicle.com (2024-05-13). Biden's Zionist Entanglement in Gaza Genocide – Does He Have an Exit Strategy? 
Biden between a rock and a hard place due to his role in Israel's slaughter of thousands of innocent Palestinian civilians?
(2024-05-13). Torture, executions, and live burials: UN experts on Gaza mass graves. defenddemocracy.press The UN experts are urging the occupation to end its aggression against Gaza, demanding that the states who arm it end the export of weapons "immediately". May 6, 2024 UN experts have once again lambasted the ongoing and systematic aggression against Palestinians in Gaza, expressing they are horrified at details surrounding mass graves that have …
bellacaledonia.org.uk (2024-05-13). Jewish Solidarity for the People of Gaza 
First come the misery, rage, and despair that I feel when I think that we have let another holocaust happen before the eyes of the world. The wide open eyes of 24 hour news, phone cameras broadcasting mutilation, death and destruction. And yet our governments, our institutions, international courts and bodies have failed Palestinians, failed our humanity.
palestinechronicle.com (2024-05-13). Roadmap to Solidarity – Johannesburg Declaration Vows to Dismantle Israel's Settler-Colonialism 
The delegates vowed, "to ensure Israel and those complicit in its genocide are held accountable, to support the struggle for the liberation of the Palestinian people."
(2024-05-13). A Modest Proposal: The UN General Assembly and Palestinian Recognition. counterpunch.org 
Despite being described in some circles as such, the latest vote in the United Nations General Assembly on Palestine's status is hardly extraordinary. For one, it does not vest the Palestinian territories with statehood but burnishes its credentials to join the club. It pushes those scrappy, desperate entities so despoiled and abused into deeper involvement with the
wsws.org (2024-05-13). Eurovision Song Contest hit by mass protest against Israel's Gaza genocide With over 15,000 protesting outside the final held at the Malmo Arena Saturday evening, the 68th annual event was held under a regime of censorship, intimidation and police repression.
freepressjournal.in (2024-05-13). VIDEO: Columbia University Student Rips Up Diploma While Protesting Israel-Palestine Conflict, Sparks Debate 
A video shared by the X handle Visegrád 24, an account that publishes information related to current events, including the Hamas-Israel conflict, shows a Columbia University graduate student tearing her diploma on stage in protest of the University's alleged "complicity in the ongoing genocide in Gaza".
irishnews.com (2024-05-13). Encampment 'just the start' of Gaza protests at Irish universities The encampment is organised by a Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) group set up by UCD students last autumn, which claims to have between 200-250 members. ⚪ It follows the end of a student encampment at Trinity College Dublin on Wednesday after the university said it would divest from investments in Israeli companies that have activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and "endeavour" to divest in other Israeli companies.
albertapolitics.ca (2024-05-13). Were the presidents of Alberta's two largest universities pushed to call the cops to remove Gaza protesters, or did they jump? 
If they jumped they should be held responsible, for it was a foolish decision that runs counter to the traditions of the academy and will likely make the protests bigger, more aggressive, and potentially much more dangerous – especially if police continue to overreact and the wholesale slaughter of Palestinians continues into the fall when students return to campus in large numbers.
(2024-05-13). War on Gaza: Israel unleashes heaviest bombing in months. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Israel unleashes heaviest bombing in months | Intense air strikes and ground attacks return to Rafah and northern Gaza | | A mourner holds the hand of a Palestinian killed in Israeli strikes at Al-Aqsa hospital in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on 12 May 2024 (Reu…
radiohc.cu (2024-05-13). Cuba denounces arrests of students at U.S. universities 
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, denounced today through his account in X, the arrest of thousands of students and teachers in the United States for demonstrating against the massacre in Israel in Gaza.
(2024-05-13). Oxfam Report: Conditions "Ripe" for Cholera, Hepatitis A Outbreak in Gaza. truthout.org With much of Gaza's sanitation system destroyed by Israeli forces, conditions are "ripe" for an epidemic, Oxfam has found in a report released as Israel is forcing hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to flee Rafah into an area that humanitarian workers have described as "uninhabitable." In a report published Monday, Oxfam found that Israel has damaged at least $210 million worth of sanitation… |
(2024-05-13). Israel Orders Evacuations in North and South Gaza as Deaths Top 35,000. truthout.org Israel is unleashing what some Palestinians have described as the worst bombings in Gaza yet as it has issued mass evacuation orders in the northernmost and southernmost parts of the region, displacing hundreds of thousands of starving, ill and exhausted Palestinians who have no safe place to go. On Saturday, Israel issued a second set of evacuation orders in Rafah in the eastern part of the city… |
(2024-05-13). Headlines for May 13, 2024. democracynow.org Death Toll in Gaza Tops 35,000 as Israel Intensifies Attack from Rafah to Northern Gaza, Walkouts, Disruptions & Encampments Mark Graduation Ceremonies as Campus Protests for Gaza Continue, State Dept. Report Finds Israel Likely Violated International and U.S. Law Using U.S. Weapons, U.N. General Assembly Votes 143-9 for Palestinian Statehood, Israeli Whistleblowers Describe Torture of Gazan Detainees in Military Camp, Families of Hamas Captives Protest Netanyahu's Handling of Hostage Crisis on Israeli Memorial Day, Putin Replaces Long-Standing Defense Chief Shoigu as Russia Claims 9 More Villages in Kharki…
(2024-05-13). May 13, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
Tri Martolod — Nolwenn Leroy "Living in Netanyahu's America" — In More Ways Than One, by Conor Gallagher Education in America: Protesting genocide in Gaza gets you punished, by Bill Astore When Your Rulers Ignore Voters But Are Terrified Of Protesters.. Caitlin Johnstone Palestinians are Making Their Own Future through Resistance — Mustafa Barghouti (Video) "Christian" Zionist Speaker Johnson backs law that will criminalize parts of the New Testament, by Don Hank Israel invades Rafah and the genocide will be completed with U.S. complicity, by Steven Sahiounie The US continue…
(2024-05-13). "The Plan Is Genocide": Palestine's U.K. Ambassador Decries Israel's Attack on Gaza & U.S. Complicity. democracynow.org 
Israel is intensifying its war across the Gaza Strip, with the official death toll now over 35,000, including more than 14,500 children. More than 360,000 Palestinians have now been displaced from Rafah as Israeli forces ramp up their attacks there despite warnings from the United States and others against an escalation in the southern city, where more than a million Palestinians had sought shelter. This comes as the United Nations General Assembly voted 143-9 on Friday in support of full membership for Palestine, with 25 countries abstaining. The measure grants new rights to privileges to Palestine, though it ca…
(2024-05-13). Egypt Joins ICJ Case Accusing Israel of Genocide as Gaza Assault Intensifies. truthout.org Egypt announced on Sunday that it would join South Africa's case before the International Court of Justice causing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. The announcement from the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs came nearly a week after Israel seized the Gaza side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt and the day after the Israel Defense Forces issued new evacuation orders for Rafah and the… |
(2024-05-13). Defense chief says Gaza war to shape Israelis' lives for decades to come. haaretz.com Blinken speaks to Gallant, reaffirms U.S. opposition to Rafah ground operation ‚ñ Report: Sinwar believed to have never left Khan Yunis ‚ñ Ambassador Jack Lew: 'There will be no interruption in U.S. aid for Israel, nothing has changed in our relationship' ‚ñ U.S. CENTCOM says forces destroyed a Houthi drone in the Gulf of Aden ‚ñ Israeli army chief takes responsibility for failure of Oct. 7 at Memorial Day ceremony ‚ñ Egypt joins South Africa's genocide petition against Israel at World Court following Rafah offensive…
(2024-05-13). South Africa Asks World Court To Order Israel's Withdrawal From Rafah. popularresistance.org The Israeli army on Tuesday stormed and occupied the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt, closing Palestinians' only gateway to the world.‚Ä® | South Africa filed an "urgent request" on Friday with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for additional measures amid Israel's attacks on Gaza, particularly in the city of Rafah, where more than 1.4 million Palestinians are taking shelter. | "In its new request, South Africa states that the provisional measures previously indicated by the Court are not capable of 'fully address[ing]' the changed circumstances and new facts on which [its]…
(2024-05-13). 'Operation al-Aqsa Flood' Day 220: Resistance returns to the north, UNRWA says 300,000 people fled Rafah. mondoweiss.net 
The Israeli army has intensified its renewed assault on Jabalia refugee camp and the Zeitoun area in northern Gaza as resistance factions regroup there, months after the Israeli army said it had "defeated Hamas" in the north.
(2024-05-13). Israel Invades Rafah and the Genocide Will be Completed with US Complicity. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-13). As the ICC's threat looms, Israelis continue to pay a tremendous price for a war with no end in sight. haaretz.com The longest war of attrition Israel has ever known continues, and without a conscious policy decision, it could gradually establish a military government in Gaza, all while Netanyahu's insistence on a Rafah operation deteriorates its international standing…
(2024-05-13). IDF Rafah Assault Doomed to Fail: Analysis by Former US Special Operations' Greg Stoker. mintpressnews.com MintPress News teamed up with Greg Stoker, a former U.S. Army Special Operations member turned anti-imperialist, to provide insightful analysis of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) assault on Rafah, shedding light on why it is likely doomed to fail. | Stoker's examination begins with a stark revelation regarding the IDF's logistical hurdles. "The Israeli Army is grappling with a severe munition shortage," Stoker asserts, "not just limited to aerial bombs, but also extending to artillery." This casts doubt on the IDF's capacity to sustain a prolonged assault while preserving stockpiles necessary for deterrence agai…
(2024-05-13). Democrats and Republicans: US enablers of Israeli onslaught on Rafah. wsws.org While the two corporate parties pretend to have major policy differences over the Gaza genocide, they have joined forces to provide record US support for the Israeli military.
(2024-05-13). The Weekly Round-up: Rafah military offensive, Rwanda policy challenges, and criticism of juries. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In international news This week Israel began military operations in Rafah, a town at the south of the Gaza strip where 1.4 million displaced Palestinians are sheltering. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the military offence was necessary to secure the return of Israeli hostages and eliminate Hamas: "military pressure on Hamas is an essential …
(2024-05-13). Biden's Shifting 'Red Line' Allows Israel To Keep Getting Away With Murder. popularresistance.org Over the seven months of Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza, the United States has worked vigorously to offer maximum support for Israel while trying to give the impression that it is concerned about the massive loss of Palestinian life. The performance has been difficult to maintain, as virtually every American action contradicts the occasional words of concern for the devastation being fully abetted and enabled by American policy. | In recent weeks, political pressures have forced President Joe Biden to try to take more concrete steps to deter what he considers "excessive" Israeli actions.
(2024-05-13). Egypt to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ. muslimmirror.com Cairo : Egypt said it will formally join the case registered by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which accuses Israel of violating its obligations under the Genocide Convention in its military action in the Gaza Strip. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday that Cairo wanted to …
(2024-05-13). Memorial Vigil and March for Journalists Murdered by Israel. indybay.org 141 so far as Israel pursues genocide of Palestine…
(2024-05-13). 1,000 Grandmothers' Action Calls for End to Genocide. indybay.org As the UN General Assembly today announced its adoption of a resolution in support of full-member status for Palestinian Statehood, activists from Code Pink and others were visiting the offices of U.S. senators in the Hart Senate Office Building to demand a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, an end…
(2024-05-13). Violate, Violations, and Violence. dissidentvoice.org No end to the twists and turns in the genocide of the Palestinian people. Violate the ground they possess, commit violations against the body they possess, and provoke them into violence. The coordination of using the "V" words to prevent victory applies to the suppression of those who fight for the sanctity of life, against …
(2024-05-13). 'Genocide Joe' Suffers Another Mortifying Slap-Down at the United Nations. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-13). Egypt to 'formally back'South Africa's ICJ genocide case against Israel. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO | Xinhua | Egypt announced on Sunday that it will "formally back" South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the ongoing Israeli aggression in the besieged Palestinian Gaza Strip. Egypt's announcement came in light of Israel's "continued perpetration of systematic practices against the Palestinian people, including direct …
(2024-05-13). Demonstrators Shout NO to Genocide Joe Outside President's Palo Alto Fundraiser. indybay.org Biden attended a reception at the Palo Alto home of former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer and her husband DCVC Co-founder Zack Bogue today. Heavy police presence kept a large number of Pro-Palestine demonstrators and about a dozen zionists with Israeli flags mostly apart when both sides showed up near the reception.
(2024-05-13). Israel Continues Unfettered Colonization of the West Bank Amid Genocide in Gaza. truthout.org Amid the genocidal campaign in Gaza, Israel has expanded its settlement project and markedly increased colonial violence and human rights abuses against Palestinians. "Killings are taking place at a level without recent precedent" in the occupied West Bank, according to a report by Human Rights Watch. In this exclusive interview for Truthout, international relations scholar Richard Falk reminds us… |
(2024-05-13). Amidst genocide and war, anti-Zionism protesters are demonised as 'extremists'. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-13). Arizona Universities Attack Students for Palestine While Partnering with War Contractors. indybay.org Arizona's universities, once known for their sunshine and free spirit, are now hallmarks of censorship and oppression. The University of Arizona in Tucson, and Arizona State University in Tempe, are partnered with defense contractors, including Raytheon Missiles, a top war profiteer. The universities are smashing support for Palestine, and censoring voices opposed to war crimes and genocide.
(2024-05-13). Tuesday 5/14: Disrupting Google's Biggest Conference: No Tech for Genocide. indybay.org Charleston Park, 1500 Charleston Rd, Mountain View…
(2024-05-13). UC Alumni Open Letter Sign On, No Donations Until Divestment. indybay.org As alumni of the University of California (UC), we demand that the UC Regents call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, fully divest from weapons manufacturers and other targets of the Boycott, Divest, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, and immediately increase and formalize protections for current students, staff and faculty who are Palestinian, Arab, Muslim, and those who are vocally condemning the genocide and calling for a ceasefire.
(2024-05-13). Army Major and Pentagon Officer Resigns Over US Support of Gaza Genocide. truthout.org Another Biden administration official has resigned over the U.S.'s unconditional support of Israel's genocide in Gaza — this time a senior officer in the U.S. Army who also served as an intelligence official for the Pentagon. In a letter posted on LinkedIn on Monday, Harrison Mann wrote that he felt complicit in the "most horrific and heartbreaking images imaginable" being broadcast from Gaza… |
(2024-05-13). On behalf of Biden administration, UAW bureaucracy and DSA struggle to contain anti-war sentiment. wsws.org In recent weeks, the Democratic Party has come to rely increasingly on the UAW bureaucracy and Democratic Socialists of America to protect Joe Biden, insulate his re-election campaign from growing hostility to the genocide in Gaza, and keep weapons flowing both to Israel and to Ukraine in the US-NATO war against Russia.
(2024-05-13). As California academic workers begin strike authorization vote, protests against Gaza genocide continue. wsws.org Ahead of the vote, Socialist Equality Party candidate for US president Joseph Kishore released a statement calling on UC academic workers to vote "yes" to strike.
(2024-05-13). Egypt to back South Africa genocide ICJ case against Israel as war in Gaza rages. scmp.com Egypt announced its intention to formally support South Africa's case at the International Court of Justice against Israel, alleging genocide in its war against Hamas in Gaza.
(2024-05-13). On Parenthood And Genocide. popularresistance.org My son is nine months old, almost 10. He is beautiful. He crawls, quickly, babbling to himself like an old man who is late for an appointment. He pulls up on the furniture, taking his first sideways steps. Four months have passed since I've written this article, and an additional 4,500 children have been killed. Children like him. Beautiful. | Meanwhile, American students, my students, protesting their murder, are being handcuffed and beaten‚Äâ—‚Äâcriminalized by the very same apparatus that arms this mass murder of children and their parents. | Sunday is day 218 of genocid…
(2024-05-13). What are Greek Students Waiting For? counterpunch.org 
(2024-05-13). Unfurling Love from the Window. dissidentvoice.org On April 30, when Columbia University student protesters took over Hamilton Hall, they renamed it "Hind's Hall," dropping a large banner out the windows above the building's entrance. This was a hall famously occupied by students in the 1968 protests against the Vietnam War and against Jim Crow racism in the United States. The students …
(2024-05-13). Wednesday 5/22: Virtual Meeting: Local Peace Economy. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/lpe522…
(2024-05-13). Mother's Day March for Pro-Palestine Causes Across the Golden Gate Bridge. indybay.org Organized by CODEPINK, participants, including families and individuals of diverse backgrounds, gathered to raise awareness and show support for Palestine. Despite the solemnity of the cause, the atmosphere was one of unity and determination as the marchers made their way across the bridge.
(2024-05-13). Monday 5/20: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/missingp520…
(2024-05-13). Israeli occupation forces ransacked my home. electronicintifada.net Residents of Gaza's Maghazi camp are still reeling from an Israeli massacre that killed at least 70.
(2024-05-13). Some Of My Paintings Are Up For Auction. caitlinjohnstone.com.au There's currently an online auction of a number of my original oil paintings, many of which have featured on the cover of JOHNSTONE magazine. The proceeds from two of them will go to UNRWA and the Assange Defence Fund. Free delivery on all paintings. The Israel/Palestine Issue Is Not Complicated All proceeds from the auction …
(2024-05-13). ICC considers issuing arrest warrants for Israeli officials. muslimmirror.com Tehran : The International Criminal Court (ICC) is considering the issuance of arrest warrants for Zionist officials such as prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, war minister Yoav Gallant, and chief of staff Herzi Halevi. Israeli officials are concerned about the arrest warrant as well as a new order by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for …
(2024-05-13). How a Billionaire Con Man Has Been a Key Driver Behind the Barrage of Anti-Russian Propaganda that Could Lead Us Into World War III. covertactionmagazine.com Bill Browder, who was convicted in absentia for tax evasion in Russia, has suspected links to British and/or American Intelligence After the death of Alexei Navalny in late February, The New York Times ran an article quoting from William F. Browder, "an American-born British financier who has campaigned against human-rights abuses in Russia," who said …
(2024-05-13). Victory Days: Military without Militarism? dissidentvoice.org 
I could not have been a pacifist, if by that one means waiver of the use of physical force in disputes. The reason is simple. In my childhood I had to actually hit someone who threatened me or positioned himself as if he would in order to end at least two years of harassment, including …
(2024-05-13). Time to End the Proposed WHO Treaty Now. dissidentvoice.org A letter signed by every single Republican Senator demands that President Biden withdraw US support from the proposed Pandemic Treaty and IHR Amendments. The Senators call upon Biden to: Withdraw support for the current IHR amendments and pandemic treaty negotiations. Shift focus to comprehensive WHO reforms that address its persistent failures without expanding its authority. …
(2024-05-13). China builds world's largest real-time earthquake monitoring system. ecns.cn China has completed the world's largest real-time earthquake monitoring system, said Ma Qiang, a researcher and chief engineer at the Instituted of Earthquake Forecasting of China Earthquake Administration during a promotion event on Sunday, which marked the China's 16th National Disaster Prevention and Reduction Day.
(2024-05-13). Knowledge is going up in smoke. electronicintifada.net Gaza's people have no option than to burn books.
(2024-05-13). The rogue state, the facts of ethnic cleansing, and the term the next day. defenddemocracy.press By Marwan Emil Toubasi. While the rogue occupying state continues the crimes of ethnic cleansing in Palestine and plans to displace and control Gaza and make it an unlivable place after systematic destruction and killing, with all its consequences, repercussions and effects that our people have never witnessed since before the crime of the first …
(2024-05-13). The Media Mogul Trying to Buy Baltimore's Mayoral Race. fair.org 
Baltimore's mayoral election tomorrow will be shaped by "the single biggest donation to a political campaign in city history," but search campaign finance records, and you won't find it anywhere. What you will find, however, are plenty of other donations from David Smith. "Unfortunately, some members of the media use their platforms to push their own personal bias and agenda to control exactly what people think," Sinclair chair David Smith told New York (
(2024-05-13). Foreign mercenaries admit they were "sacrificial unit" in trying to stop Russian troops. infobrics.org Latin American mercenaries are filling the void left by scared Westerners.
(2024-05-13). Assessing Investment and Financial Trends Between China and South Africa. infobrics.org China and South Africa are two dynamic and influential economies attracting the attention of global investors because of their significant growth potential and investment opportunities. Both countries play an important role in their respective regions and have unique characteristics that make them open destinations for domestic and international investors…
(2024-05-13). The Impact of BRICS Expansion on the Global Economy. infobrics.org The BRICS 2024 summit in Russia's Kazan region focuses on expansion and reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar…
(2024-05-13). Ethiopia Working to Secure New Development Bank Membership. infobrics.org The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that Ethiopia is working hard to become member of BRICS' New Development Bank…
(2024-05-13). The Dynamics of Sports Collaboration Among BRICS Nations. infobrics.org In the realm of international relations, sports have transcended mere competitions to become powerful instruments for fostering cooperation, strengthening diplomatic ties, and promoting cultural exchange. Among the various regional groupings, the BRICS has recognized the potential of sports diplomacy as a means of deepening mutual understanding, cooperation and enhancing interpersonal and cultural interactions…
(2024-05-13). India Grants Marine Insurance Approval for Russian Firms. infobrics.org India has granted marine insurance approval to four Russian firms, adding impetus to Moscow's efforts to avoid the use of Western service providers…
(2024-05-13). Kiev regime retaliates for Russian offensive in Kharkov by killing civilians in Belgorod. infobrics.org As has already become commonplace, Ukraine targets Russian civilians instead of fighting symmetrically on the battlefield.
(2024-05-13). Indonesia denies giving up on Su-35. infobrics.org Indonesian Ambassador to Russia Jose Tavares confirmed that Jakarta never terminated the deal and that it's "very much intact". Tavares also stated that Indonesia is simply waiting for the situation to become "more accommodating" to return to its implementation, probably referring to the SMO and Moscow's efforts to push back against NATO's crawling aggression.
(2024-05-13). Israel gradually returning diplomats to Turkey after Gaza row. middleeasteye.net 
Israel gradually returning diplomats to Turkey after Gaza row | Sources say staff began going back earlier this month, despite relations between the countries growing more strained | | Turkish cavalry guards waving the Israeli and Turkish flags, to welcome the Israeli president in the capital A…
(2024-05-13). Who tried to pull the rug on Netanyahu, and why? thealtworld.com The young American generation of today says: We will not identify with suspect genocidal tendencies against an indigenous people. | The core issues at the heart of release of hostages held in Gaza were two: A complete cessation to the war and full withdrawal of all Israeli forces. | Netanyahu's position was that whatever the hostage outcome, the IDF would return to Gaza and that the war there might continue for ten years, he said. | These were the most sensitive words in Israeli politics — with Israeli politics electrically polarised around them. The continuation or fall of the Israeli government could hing…
(2024-05-13). "The Cops Brought Guns": Sights and Sounds from the UCLA Liberated Zone. itsgoingdown.org 
Personal reflection and account of the popular defense of the Palestine solidarity encampment at UCLA in the face of attacks by far-Right supporters of Israel and law enforcement. To hear a podcast interview on this subject, go here. Photo by Shay Horse APR 30. 11: 45 PM There are a couple of constant stimuli that bombard…
(2024-05-13). Bernie Sanders: Israel Has Gone to War Against the Entire Palestinian People. truthout.org Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders repeated his calls on Sunday for the U.S. to cut off military aid to the far-right government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as it continues its devastating war on Gaza. Sanders spoke on NBC's "Meet the Press" in response to a U.S. State Department report released Friday, which found that it was "reasonable to assess" that Israel had used U.S. |
(2024-05-13). Israel-Gaza war: leading Hamas member killed in air strike, IDF says. scmp.com Israeli military said man belonged to one of Hamas' combat units and was one of the Hamas fighters responsible for guarding the captive Israeli soldier Noa Marciano.
(2024-05-13). 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…
(2024-05-13). CNN exposes horrible Israeli torture methods on Palestinian detainees. defenddemocracy.press According to the whistleblowers, the beatings inflicted upon detainees were said to be done out of spite and not intended for intelligence gathering. May 10, 2024 Three Israeli whistleblowers working at the Sde Teiman torture camp, a "holding" site for Palestinians abducted during "Israel's" invasion of Gaza, have come forward with testimonies of systemic abuses …
(2024-05-13). Fiji abstains from new UN vote on Palestinian membership bid. asiapacificreport.nz /trim-feed/media/media_files/fe79bbd16c91ffaa9898b5db7700045c9b205b742c4fbc9783af6ef130ba1c4d.jpg)
Asia Pacific Report The UN General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to grant Palestine new rights and privileges, calling on the Security Council to reconsider its bid for full UN membership, reports TrimFeed. The resolution on Friday was opposed by the US, Israel, and seven other countries — four of them island nations from the Pacific…
(2024-05-13). Covering Palestine and Journalists Deaths in Gaza. indybay.org Reflecting on the unprecedented number of journalists killed in Gaza by the Israeli military along with their intentional killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh two years ago, the Arab Center Washington, DC held an all-day symposium at the National Press Club (NPC) delving into the state of press coverage and journalists' deaths in Palestine and Gaza.
(2024-05-13). Israel commemorates Memorial Day amid October 7, Gaza war; Siren to sound at 11 A.M. haaretz.com At 8: 00 P.M., Memorial Day will conclude, and Independence Day events will begin with the torch-lighting ceremony at Mount Herzl; At the same time, hostages' families will rally in Tel Aviv…
(2024-05-13). Vermont Senator Sanders calls for end to U.S. military aid to Israel amid allegations of law violations. nationofchange.org Amid escalating violence in Gaza, Senator Bernie Sanders challenges the U.S. to halt military aid to Israel, citing violations of international and American laws.
(2024-05-13). Zionism Is Settler Colonialism, Israel Kills Intl. UN Member & Graham Calls For Nuking Iran/Gaza. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (5/13/24). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2024-05-13). 'Found dead in Gaza'? No, murdered by Israel. mronline.org 
After six year-old Hind Rajab was killed by the Israeli army, Britain's national media failed to unequivocally pinpoint Israel as responsible, refused to follow up the story and cover important new information, and then moved on.
(2024-05-13). UNRWA and Co: Netanyahu's war against the truth. indybay.org Journalists and Israel critics as Hamas accomplices | The Netanyahu government has also been very successful in spreading narratives that declare anyone who supports the Palestinians in Gaza with humanitarian aid, reports on their suffering and criticizes the actions of the Israeli government as Hamas accomplices, Hamas misunderstanders and anti-Semites.
(2024-05-13). 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.
(2024-05-13). 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…
(2024-05-13). Gaza war: Israel marks 76th Independence Day worried and deeply fractured. scmp.com Every year, Israel marks Independence Day with a livestreamed torch-lighting ceremony at its Jerusalem national cemetery. This year, as Israel turns 76 in the middle of a ferocious war, things are different.
(2024-05-13). UK: Labour calls for 'pause' in Israel arms sales as Cameron dithers. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-05-13). Documentary — Automated Apartheid: Walking Through Hebron Smart City. popularresistance.org A silent sentinel watches over every corner in the bustling streets of Hebron, the largest city in the West Bank, where the ancient echoes of history collide with the modern hum of daily life. This sentinel is not a person but a network of surveillance technology known ominously as the "Hebron Smart City." Designed by Israeli authorities, this system blankets the city in a web of cameras, sensors and even automated weapons, tracking every movement of its Palestinian residents. | "Palestinians in Hebron are the most surveilled people on the planet," explains journalist and activist Mnar Adley, highlighting the omn…
(2024-05-12). Israel presses on after UN vote calling for Palestinian membership. ecns.cn In an act seen by many as symbolizing Israel's continued disregard for United Nations resolutions and calls for a cease-fire in Gaza, Gilad Erdan, Israel's ambassador to the UN.
(2024-05-13). US Senator Lindsey Graham says Israel should nuke Gaza. geopoliticaleconomy.com US Senator Lindsey Graham insisted in a TV interview that Israel should drop nuclear bombs on Gaza, where more than 2 million Palestinian civilians, including 1 million children, are trapped under what Israel's defense minister called a "complete siege".
(2024-05-13). US senator says Israel should drop nuclear bombs on Gaza. geopoliticaleconomy.com US Senator Lindsey Graham insisted in a TV interview that Israel should drop nuclear bombs on Gaza, where more than 2 million Palestinian civilians, including 1 million children, are trapped under what Israel's defense minister called a "complete siege".
(2024-05-13). UNRWA Shutters Jerusalem Headquarters After Israeli Terror Attack. orinocotribune.com The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) announced on 9 May that it is shutting down its headquarters in Jerusalem after Israeli settlers carried out an arson attack on its building in the occupied city. | This was the second settler attack on the UNRWA building in less than a week, according to the agency's general commissioner, Phillipe Lazzarini. | "Our director, with the help of other staff, had to put out the fire themselves as it took the Israeli fire extinguishers and police a while before they turned up. This is an outrageous development. Once again, the lives of UN staff were at seri…
(2024-05-13). Massive demonstrations take place in Europe in support of Gaza. defenddemocracy.press 
The Netherlands, Sweden, France, Germany, and Italy all witnessed massive pro-Palestine protests condemning the Israeli war on Gaza. May 11, 2024 Activists organized demonstrations in support of Palestine across major cities around the world as protests condemning the Israeli war on Gaza took over European cities in parallel with the ongoing pro-Palestine protests at universities. …
(2024-05-13). NYPD Kills Bangladeshi Teen Win Rozario After He Calls 911 for Help, as His Mom Pleads for His Life. democracynow.org 
The police fatal shooting of Win Rozario, a 19-year-old Bangladeshi teen who lived in Queens, New York, has set off protests and demands for justice from the family. Rozario had called 911 in late March asking for help as he experienced a mental health crisis, but two New York police officers who arrived at the family's home shot him at least four times within minutes after entering the Rozario residence. The NYPD claimed Rozario "came at" the officers with a pair of scissors when they fired at him, but police body-camera footage shows he was standing on the other side of the kitchen, several fe…
(2024-05-13). US SOUTHCOM Hypocritically Criticizes Chinese Investment in Latin America. orinocotribune.com
(2024-05-13). Cooperatives in China: Current Status and Prospects for Significant Growth. orinocotribune.com 
By Ali Al-Assam — May 8, 2024 | The following article by Ali Al-Assam explores the issue of cooperatives in China, drawing on insights from the recent Friends of Socialist China Ali — who is Managing Director of the NewsSocial Cooperative, as well as being a lifelong activist in the communist, anti-imperialist and progressive movements in both Britain and Iraq — describes the delegates' visit to the Lu Wei Agricultural Machinery…
(2024-05-13). Venezuela's Interior Minister Denounces Terrorist Attack Near CNE Warehouses. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan minister for interior, justice and peace, Remigio Ceballos, denounced an act of terrorism and sabotage perpetrated a few meters from the warehouses of the National Electoral Council (CNE), located in Filas de Mariche, Miranda state. | Through a video posted via social media on Saturday, May 11, Ceballos reported that a fire was started just 120 meters from the CNE warehouses, which is a security zone. | In the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for July 28, President Nicolás Maduro is the clear favorite according to polls and street mobilizations, representing an enormous challenge for the V…
(2024-05-13). Maduro Faces Election With Relative Prosperity and Pending Tasks. orinocotribune.com Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune does not generally publish pieces older than two weeks. However, an exception is being made in this case as the current article remains as relevant today as when it was first published. | By Clodovaldo Hernández — Apr 24, 2024 | Healthcare, salaries, electricity, justice, land, and corruption issues are threats to the continuity of the Bolivarian Revolution. | Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces an electoral campaign under better conditions than in 2018 when the country was grappling with an extremely dire economic situation and the government was enduring a fierce inter…
(2024-05-13). University Workers Could Strike To Reject Repression Of Student Protests. popularresistance.org From May 13 to May 15, members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 4811 will be holding a strike authorization vote for a potential strike, in response to the University of California's crackdown on peaceful pro-Palestine student protesters. | On May 3, the union local filed Unfair Labor Practices (ULP) charges against the University of California (UC) system, in response to various UC campuses sending police officers to brutalize student protesters staging Gaza Solidarity Encampments. | Last week, administration at the University of Los Angeles- California sent in the Los Angeles Police Department to clear ou…
(2024-05-13). Unauthorized Disclosure: Khawla Nakua. thedissenter.org For early access and access to full episodes, subscribe to the Unauthorized Disclosure hosted by Kevin Gosztola and Rania Khalek…
(2024-05-13). Climate Extremes Slammed Latin America and the Caribbean Last Year. A New UN Report Details the Impacts and Costs. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-13). A New Georgia Law Makes It Easier to Challenge Voter Registration. truthout.org Ten months after Georgia officials said they would take steps to ensure that counties were correctly handling massive numbers of challenges to voter registrations, neither the secretary of state's office nor the State Election Board has done so. In July 2023, ProPublica reported that election officials in multiple Georgia counties were handling citizens' challenges to voter registrations in… |
(2024-05-13). Local Newspapers Are Lifelines for Many Communities — and They're Disappearing. truthout.org When wildfires began erupting in the Texas Panhandle in February, Laurie Ezzell Brown, the editor and publisher of the Canadian Record, was in Houston on a panel discussing ways in which losing local newspapers represents a danger to democracy. Running the once-a-week Record from the Panhandle town of Canadian, she certainly knew something about the rise of "news deserts" in this country. |
(2024-05-13). NYPD Killed 19-Year-Old Win Rozario After He Called 911 for Help. truthout.org The police fatal shooting of Win Rozario, a 19-year-old Bangladeshi teen who lived in Queens, New York, has set off protests and demands for justice from the family. Rozario had called 911 in late March asking for help as he experienced a mental health crisis, but two New York police officers who arrived at the family's home shot him at least four times within minutes after entering the Rozario… |
(2024-05-13). Trump Says He Will Reverse Protections for LGBTQ Kids on "Day One" If Reelected. truthout.org Former President Donald Trump said on Friday that, if he were to be reelected, he would immediately reverse a recent policy from the Biden administration which aims to provide protections for LGBTQ students under the Title IX federal civil rights law. The Biden administration's regulation codifies a directive from the Education Department in 2021, guiding schools to interpret federal law in… |
(2024-05-13). Appeal Imminent After NY Judge Blocks Equal Rights Amendment From Ballot. truthout.org A New York judge has upended an effort to strengthen protections against discrimination in the state constitution, an action that will likely be appealed soon. The measure in question is described as New York's Equal Rights Amendment, as it updates the state's constitution to expand anti-discrimination protections for groups of people who previously weren't covered. Currently… |
(2024-05-13). Shoigu's Promotion Makes Perfect Sense If Seen From Putin's Perspective. thealtworld.com Shoigu is neither the military hero nor the incompetent villain that some have made him out to be, but simply a loyal technocrat whom President Putin trusts in spite of the special operation's twists and turns, which he doesn't personally blame him for. | A lot of observers were surprised when the news broke on Sunday that President Putin was removing Sergey Shoigu from his post as Defense Minister, with even more jaws dropping when it turned out that
(2024-05-13). US Think Tank Admits Russia's Massive & Growing Military Industrial Output. thealtworld.com
(2024-05-12). More evidence of US-British advisors in Myanmar training militants. thealtworld.com 
More evidence of US-British advisors in Myanmar training militants fighting the central government | The goal is to disrupt China's Belt and Road Initiative projects running through neighboring Myanmar and either maintain a failed state on China's border or install a US client regime to transform the country into a battering ram used against China.
(2024-05-13). US Is Losing In Ukraine. Blame China, Says Blinken. counterpunch.org 
At the close of his recent trip to China, on April 26 while still in Beijing, Sec. of State, Anthony Blinken, made an extremely bellicose statement to the press. Blinken's words marked a new phase in the narrative to prepare the American and European public for more conflict with China. As Caitlin Johnstone has reminded
(2024-05-13). Some Of My Paintings Are Up For Auction. thealtworld.com 
(2024-05-13). Preview: What to Look for in the April CPI. cepr.net (The Consumer Price Index is scheduled for release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday, May 15 at 8: 30 AM Eastern Time.) The overall and core Consumer Price Index (CPI) both increased by 0.4 percent in March as the path towards slower inflation has, at least temporarily, stalled. The increase in the overall CPI …
(2024-05-13). Ultraprocessed Deadly Corporate Food Demands Action. counterpunch.org 
About forty-five years ago, at a social gathering, I asked an executive of a Minneapolis-based large food processing company if he fed heavily sugared cereals to his children. He smiled as he shook his head. Smart person. His and other major companies producing what is now called Ultraprocessed Foods (UPFs) had scientists and labs. They
(2024-05-13). A Jeffersonian Conversation on Antisemitism. counterpunch.org 
The elected imbeciles strolling the halls of government. The platitudes with which they perfume their genocidal hypocrisy regarding bombed children. The Congressional committees which conduct themselves as a grotesque amalgam of the Sanhedrin and the Council Of Trent. All are a direct result of a citizenry with a limitless inability to fathom.
(2024-05-13). With a Modest Financial Transactions Tax, Jim Simons Would not Have Been Superrich. counterpunch.org The New York Times reported that Jim Simons, the founder of Medallion hedge fund, died this week. As a result of his fund, according to the article, he accumulated more than $20 billion over his lifetime. Simons was a math genius who had made many important breakthroughs in various areas of math. Back in the
(2024-05-13). Banning TikTok: National Security, Civil Rights & Investments. counterpunch.org 
In the last week of April, Congress passed, and President Biden signed, a law banning TikTok in the United States if its parent company, ByteDance, did not sell it to an American company within 12 months. The New York Times Senior writer David Leonhardt provides a good summary of why this bill was passed. It is a
(2024-05-13). Understanding Zoonotic Diseases: How Humans Get Sick from Nonhuman Animals. counterpunch.org 
Human and animal health are closely linked, with many diseases shared between them. As our world becomes more developed and interconnected, the proximity between wild animals and humans is shrinking, increasing the risk of disease transmission. At the same time, humans are growing increasingly dependent on animals as a source of food. The emergence of
(2024-05-13). Local Newspapers Are Lifelines for Climate-Disaster Communities. counterpunch.org 
When wildfires began erupting in the Texas Panhandle in February, Laurie Ezzell Brown, the editor and publisher of the Canadian Record, was in Houston on a panel discussing ways in which losing local newspapers represents a danger to democracy. Running the once-a-week Record from the Panhandle town of Canadian, she certainly knew something about the rise of "news
(2024-05-13). I Run a Food Pantry, But It's Not Enough. We Need SNAP. counterpunch.org I run a food pantry. I'm proud of the work we do. But if lawmakers passed a liveable minimum wage or invested more in programs like SNAP, people wouldn't need to rely on pantries like mine. Pantries are a critical piece of the anti-hunger puzzle, but they're filler pieces. Government nutrition programs — with the
(2024-05-13). Mutual Backtracking in US-China Student Exchanges. counterpunch.org In recent talks between US and Chinese leaders, they have found common ground in support for more people-to-people exchanges, particularly in education. Presidents Biden and Xi both mentioned the importance of these exchanges at their last summit meeting, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during his April trip to China, gave a talk to American
(2024-05-13). The Killing of Roger Fortson: Police Shoot Dead Black Airman After Entering Wrong Home. democracynow.org 
We speak with civil rights attorney Ben Crump about the police killing of Roger Fortson, a Black 23-year-old Air Force member who was fatally shot by a Florida police officer mere moments after opening the door of his apartment. Fortson's family says the police had arrived at the wrong home and that Fortson had grabbed his legal firearm as a precaution. Police body-camera footage shows Fortson answered the door with his gun at his side, not posing an imminent threat to the officer, who immediately shot Fortson six times. "The Second Amendment applies to Black people, too," says Crump, who has re…
(2024-05-12). Lotus enters blooming season in summer. ecns.cn A close-up look at a lotus flower bud that is about to bloom in Qingyan Garden, a century-old garden in Huai'an, east China's Jiangsu Province, May 12, 2024.
(2024-05-12). Beijing to have 5,000 km greenway network by 2035. ecns.cn Beijing will establish a greenway network over 5,000 kilometers long by 2035 as part of efforts to create a greener, healthier urban landscape for residents, the municipal government said last week.
(2024-05-13). 10,000-metric ton-class river-sea vessel completes maiden voyage to Chongqing. ecns.cn The Innovation 5 vessel arrives at Jiangjin Luohuang Port in Chongqing Municipality, becoming the first ship of its size to sail into the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, May 11, 2024.
(2024-05-13). China-U.S. climate talks 'encouraging'. ecns.cn The results of climate discussions between China and the United States in Washington are "encouraging", with the climate commitments made by both nations holding global significance, experts said.
(2024-05-12). 10,000-metric ton-class river-sea vessel completes maiden voyage to Chongqing. ecns.cn The Innovation 5 vessel arrives at Jiangjin Luohuang Port in Chongqing Municipality, becoming the first ship of its size to sail into the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, May 11, 2024.
(2024-05-13). Gender gap narrowing, says report. ecns.cn As Mother's Day fell on Sunday, a joint report by recruitment portal Zhaopin and the National School of Development at Peking University has shed light on the circumstances of working mothers in China.
(2024-05-13). Cheongsam show presents elegance of old Chinese fashion. ecns.cn A cheongsam fashion show is staged in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, May 12, 2024. A thousand models took part in the cheongsam show on Sunday.
(2024-05-12). Giant panda in Zoo Atlanta not neglected. ecns.cn The base said it has established a stable and effective communication channel with Zoo Atlanta to ensure regular exchanges on the care and medical treatment of the giant pandas.
(2024-05-13). Beijing, Brussels must uphold multilateralism. ecns.cn The Chinese top leader's visit to Europe has instilled confidence in a world full of uncertainty, as evidenced by the Sino-French statements.
(2024-05-12). Xi's European visit heralds new era of ties. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping's six-day trip to Europe has opened new chapters of relationships with China's key partners, and the visit heralds a new era of ties with Europe through enhanced solidarity, mutual trust and confidence.
(2024-05-13). Giant panda in Zoo Atlanta not neglected. ecns.cn The base said it has established a stable and effective communication channel with Zoo Atlanta to ensure regular exchanges on the care and medical treatment of the giant pandas.
(2024-05-13). Chinese students account for nearly half of overseas enrollments in Japan. ecns.cn Students from the Chinese mainland are the largest source of international students in Japan, accounting for about 45 percent of enrollments, according to a report released recently by overseas education consultancy EIC Education.
(2024-05-13). More policy easing likely as economy recovers. ecns.cn China's economy is showing fresh signs of modest recovery, while pressures from still-weak demand remain, heightening the need for more stimulus to bolster the world's second-largest economy, analysts said.
(2024-05-12). Improving key indicators signal positive outlook for China's economy. ecns.cn China's economy is expected to maintain its recovery momentum despite multiple challenges, as evidenced by the favorable performance of numerous key indicators, experts said.
(2024-05-12). Residents use unified card for services. ecns.cn A unified card offering access to multiple services was launched on Sunday, providing residents in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region with access to 22 major social security services, 193 tourist areas, 23 museums, 171 libraries, 64,000 hospitals and 3,909 bus routes.
(2024-05-12). Asia's first FPSO facility sets sail in E China. ecns.cn China's self developed cylindrical floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) facility, Haikui 1, sets sail from Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, May 12, 2024.
(2024-05-13). China Coast Guard conducts rescue exercise in South China Sea. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard carried out a rescue exercise recently in waters off Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, China Central Television reported on Monday.
(2024-05-12). Cause of fatal collision in Nantong revealed. ecns.cn Police in Nantong, Jiangsu province, released the cause of an accident between a bus carrying students and a dump truck that resulted in 1 fatality, 1 serious injury, and 6 minor injuries.
(2024-05-12). S. Korean FM to visit China. ecns.cn Chinese observers said that negotiating arrangements for a long-stalled trilateral leaders' meeting among China, Japan and South Korea will be a top priority.
(2024-05-12). High-standard financial opening-up planned. ecns.cn The National Financial Regulatory Administration is planning to introduce more opening-up measures to address legitimate concerns of foreign institutions and improve regulations on foreign banks and insurers.
(2024-05-13). Residents use unified card for services. ecns.cn A unified card offering access to multiple services was launched on Sunday, providing residents in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region with access to 22 major social security services, 193 tourist areas, 23 museums, 171 libraries, 64,000 hospitals and 3,909 bus routes.
(2024-05-12). Visa-free entry to bring more European tourists. ecns.cn China decided last week to extend the short-stay visa-exemption policy for citizens of 12 countries, of which 11 are European nations, to the end of 2025.
(2024-05-13). China launches first pet waiting lounge at Shenzhen Airport. ecns.cn Shenzhen Airport in South China's Guangdong Province has put the country's first pet waiting lounge into operation, offering separate areas for cats and dogs, with each pet having its own independent space.
(2024-05-12). Stabilizing economy augurs well for global growth. ecns.cn China's economy is showing fresh signs of stabilization with a solid first-quarter performance this year, laying a strong foundation for achieving its preset growth target of around 5 percent for 2024, said economists and global executives.
(2024-05-12). Gender gap narrowing, says report. ecns.cn As Mother's Day fell on Sunday, a joint report by recruitment portal Zhaopin and the National School of Development at Peking University has shed light on the circumstances of working mothers in China.
(2024-05-13). EU can be more valuable partner. ecns.cn China's relationships with Central and Eastern European countries can foster the development of the region and help bridge the gaps within Europe, ultimately benefiting the continent as a whole.
(2024-05-13). Lotus enters blooming season in summer. ecns.cn A close-up look at a lotus flower bud that is about to bloom in Qingyan Garden, a century-old garden in Huai'an, east China's Jiangsu Province, May 12, 2024.
(2024-05-13). Asia's first FPSO facility sets sail in E China. ecns.cn China's self developed cylindrical floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) facility, Haikui 1, sets sail from Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, May 12, 2024.
(2024-05-13). Chengdu research base assures the public that Atlanta based pandas remain in good health. ecns.cn The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding released a statement on Saturday to dispel public concerns over the health condition of a panda couple living at Zoo Atlanta in the U.S.
(2024-05-13). S. Korean FM to visit China. ecns.cn Chinese observers said that negotiating arrangements for a long-stalled trilateral leaders' meeting among China, Japan and South Korea will be a top priority.
(2024-05-13). Insights | Int'l scholars hail BRI's role in advancing China-Europe green cooperation. ecns.cn The West needs to find a way to cooperate and compete with China and resolve all disputes through dialogue, said Erik Solheim, former UN under-secretary-general, in a recent Webinar…
(2024-05-13). Ambassador Xie Feng urges business leaders to act as 'bridge' for stable China-U.S. relations. ecns.cn Ambassador Xie Feng has urged business leaders to continue to act as a bridge for China-U.S. relations, and he called for the bilateral relations to truly stabilize, improve and move forward.
(2024-05-12). China-U.S. climate talks 'encouraging'. ecns.cn The results of climate discussions between China and the United States in Washington are "encouraging", with the climate commitments made by both nations holding global significance, experts said.
(2024-05-13). Improving key indicators signal positive outlook for China's economy. ecns.cn China's economy is expected to maintain its recovery momentum despite multiple challenges, as evidenced by the favorable performance of numerous key indicators, experts said.
(2024-05-13). AI expert's large model beats OpenAI's GPT-4. ecns.cn Renowned artificial intelligence expert Kai-Fu Lee, who is also founder of AI venture 01.AI, said on Monday that the company's latest generation of large model has surpassed GPT-4 of the United States'OpenAI.
(2024-05-12). China launches Shiyan-23 satellite. ecns.cn The satellite will mainly be used for space environment monitoring. It was the 522nd flight mission of the Long March series rockets.
(2024-05-13). Visa-free entry to bring more European tourists. ecns.cn China decided last week to extend the short-stay visa-exemption policy for citizens of 12 countries, of which 11 are European nations, to the end of 2025.
(2024-05-12). China launches Long March 4C rocket to send new satellite. ecns.cn China launched a Long March 4C carrier rocket to send an experimental satellite into space on Sunday morning.
(2024-05-12). Beijing, Brussels must uphold multilateralism. ecns.cn The Chinese top leader's visit to Europe has instilled confidence in a world full of uncertainty, as evidenced by the Sino-French statements.
(2024-05-13). China launches Shiyan-23 satellite. ecns.cn The satellite will mainly be used for space environment monitoring. It was the 522nd flight mission of the Long March series rockets.
(2024-05-13). Beijing to have 5,000 km greenway network by 2035. ecns.cn Beijing will establish a greenway network over 5,000 kilometers long by 2035 as part of efforts to create a greener, healthier urban landscape for residents, the municipal government said last week.
(2024-05-13). 20 Siberian tigers found dead at privately-owned zoo in China. ecns.cn Twenty Siberian tigers, first-class national protected species in China, two African lions, three giraffes, and other precious wildlife were reported to have died in the Fuyang Wildlife Park, a privately-owned zoo in east China's Anhui province due to a dispute over the park's operating rights, according to an investigation released by China Philanthropist on Monday.
(2024-05-12). Chengdu research base assures the public that Atlanta based pandas remain in good health. ecns.cn The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding released a statement on Saturday to dispel public concerns over the health condition of a panda couple living at Zoo Atlanta in the U.S.
(2024-05-12). Chinese students account for nearly half of overseas enrollments in Japan. ecns.cn Students from the Chinese mainland are the largest source of international students in Japan, accounting for about 45 percent of enrollments, according to a report released recently by overseas education consultancy EIC Education.
(2024-05-12). EU can be more valuable partner. ecns.cn China's relationships with Central and Eastern European countries can foster the development of the region and help bridge the gaps within Europe, ultimately benefiting the continent as a whole.
(2024-05-13). HAARP's aurora switch was turned on last week to create "artificial airglows" expose-news.com AI search summaries show that on the same day the aurora borealis was seen across the northern hemisphere, HAARP was running experiments to artificially create aurora-like glows or "airglow" in the ionosphere. …
(2024-05-13). One Health, Gaia Worship, Wicca and Neo-Paganism. expose-news.com "One Health" policies that seek to merge man and the earth into oneness is an age-old religion associated with paganism, Wicca and Gaiaism. And the United Nations is pushing to implement the …
(2024-05-13). IDF Participant in Gaza Slaughter Told He Was Not Welcome by Jewish Led Protest, Teaneck NJ, May 12. fightbackbetter.com 
When FightBackBetter first learned of this Teaneck event celebrating the actions of an IDF soldier with direct participation in genocidal…
(2024-05-13). Stormy Daniels may not be only one Donald Trump had extramarital affair with. geo.tv 
Trump's defence could blow up by Cohen's testimony…
(2024-05-13). Neom offers over 250 unique job opportunities for its futuristic concept. geo.tv 
Neom on lookout for 262 job vacancies. The roles show just how futuristic the megacity could be…
(2024-05-13). Melinda French Gates resigns as co-chair from Gates Foundation. geo.tv 
Bill Gates's former wife says it's high time to protect women's rights…
(2024-05-13). India elections: Fourth phase of polling begins as religious fault lines deepen. geo.tv 
117 million voters to take part in polling for 96 seats in 10 states and territories…
(2024-05-13). Dark side of First Lady Jill Biden revealed. geo.tv 
Joe Biden seeking reelection facing Donald Trump in November…
(2024-05-13). Cold lava claims over 40 lives in Indonesia's Sumatra island. geo.tv 
Rescuers continue efforts to search for 17 people still missing amid floods in Indonesia…
(2024-05-13). Galloway's Workers Party to stand candidates everywhere in challenge to Labour. defenddemocracy.press Apr. 30, 2024 THE Workers Party will challenge Labour in almost every English seat at the general election, its leader George Galloway announced today. Among the party's standard bearers will be former England cricketer Monty Panesar, who will stand in the Southall seat in west London. Unveiling the largest left-of-Labour electoral challenge in history, Mr …
(2024-05-13). Can a Country as Far Gone as America Recover? globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-13). Canada's Online Harms Act Bill C-63: Life in Prison for Thought Criminals. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-13). Blame Canada? Justin Trudeau Creates Blueprint for Dystopia in Horrific Speech Bill. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-13). "Treat Everybody Equally! Treat Everybody with Justice!" In Solidarity with Palestine. Louay Alghoul. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-13). From the River to the Sea: The "Day After" Will be Based on Equality and Justice, Not Zionist Supremacy. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-13). Video: Digital Tyranny and the QR Code. The WHO Pandemic Treaty is the Back Door to "Global Governance" globalresearch.ca This Pandemic Treaty, if implemented, will change the global landscape and strip you and me of some of our most basic rights and freedoms. The WHO Pandemic Treaty is a direct attack on fundamental human rights and the sovereignty of nation states.
(2024-05-13). 36 Case Reports of Cancers After COVID Vaccination. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-13). Antisemitism and Antizionism: A Dangerous Conflation. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-13). Pfizer Made Special COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Batches for Their Employees That Were "Distinct" from the Toxic Injections Sold Globally. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-13). Young voters share their expectations ahead of South African elections. globalvoices.org 
'… [I]t is time for the youth to start taking an active role in politics' Global Voices Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) voting station. (2024-05-13). Southeast Asian media groups cite need for press freedom in dealing with extreme weather events. globalvoices.org 
"Every story is potentially an environmental story"Originally published on Filipino journalists call for the release of a detained community journalist as they marked World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2024.
(2024-05-13). Thursday 5/16: regen ∑era Rising: A Global Confluence for Creators of Regenerative. indybay.org 2665 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2024-05-13). Wednesday 5/29: Feminist Night School: Session Three – The State of Democracy w/ Women's March. indybay.org Webinar series: www.womensmarch.com/initiatives/feminist……
(2024-05-13). Friday 5/17: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2024-05-13). Friday 5/17: FREE PALESTINE – RICHMOND VIGIL- BANNER DROP. indybay.org Richmond, CA. San Luis Ave. & Sacramento Ave. 94804…
(2024-05-13). Sunday 5/12: Stanford: Defend the People's University. indybay.org White Plaza, Stanford University…
(2024-05-13). Thursday 5/16: Webinar: Ongoing Nakba: Palestinians reflections. indybay.org YouTube | www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfbU7TJo0O4…
(2024-05-13). Monday 5/13: Workers & Students Unite and Fight for Palestine. indybay.org Science and Engineering Library, UC Santa Cruz…
(2024-05-13). Students at UC Merced Launch Gaza Solidarity Encampment. indybay.org On May 12, students at UC Merced launched a Gaza solidarity encampment at the Wallace Dutra Amphitheater. They have posted a call for support, as well as a set of demands to their Instagram page, writing: "The UC Regents are meeting on our campus in two days! They will hear us!!"
(2024-05-13). Tuesday 5/14: Join WAMM Phytotherapies and the Hook Outlet at City Hall to Stand for Safe Access. indybay.org City Hall, 809 Center Street, Santa Cruz…
(2024-05-13). Sunday 5/26: Rise Up Singing & Veg. Potluck. indybay.org Avalon Visions | 2815 Porter Street, Soquel, CA 95073…
(2024-05-13). Thursday 5/23: Corky Lee's Asian America Fifty Years of Photographic Justice. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2024-05-13). Sunday 5/12: Monterey Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Windows on the Bay Park, Del Monte Beach | Monterey, CA…
(2024-05-13). Mumia Abu-Jamal Speaks with Students at Free Palestine Encampment. indybay.org Mumia Abu-Jamal Speaks With CUNY Students at Free Palestine Encampment (April 26th 9: 41 PM)…
(2024-05-13). Sunday 5/19: Really Really Free Market // Tianguis Realmente Gratuito. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2024-05-13). Saturday 5/18: Saturday SoCo Meetup & Volunteer Day. indybay.org 112 Glacier ct, Petaluma, CA…
(2024-05-13). Negotiations Fail, UC Santa Cruz-Gaza Solidarity Encampment Prepares for Police Repression. indybay.org Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at UC Santa Cruz and UCSC Divest have issued a joint press release announcing that negotiations with the university have failed, due primarily to a policy intervention directed by California Governor Gavin Newsom. Today, the groups issued the following press release on behalf of students encamped at the UCSC-Gaza Solidarity Encampment.
(2024-05-13). Wednesday 5/15: Palo Alto: Candlelight Vigil for Nakba Day. indybay.org Corner of Town & Country Village | 855 El Camino Real | Palo Alto, CA…
(2024-05-13). Thursday 5/16: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineThursday…
(2024-05-13). Wednesday 5/15: Feminist Night School: Session One – The State of Protest w/ Women's March. indybay.org Webinar series: www.womensmarch.com/initiatives/feminist……
(2024-05-13). Saturday 5/11: San Diego Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-05-13). Saturday 5/18: Reel Work Film Festival – A Thousand Pines. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence, 612 Ocean St, Santa Cruz…
(2024-05-13). Wednesday 5/15: UC Regents Mobilization – Nakba Day. indybay.org Lakireddy Grand Ballroom, Conference Center, UC Merced (5200 N Lake Rd, Merced)…
(2024-05-13). Friday 5/17: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-n……
(2024-05-13). Continental Club Hosts Zionist Event, Attendees Get Covered In Red Paint. indybay.org Zionists Make The Mistake of Holding An Event in West Oakland…
(2024-05-13). Wednesday 5/22: Feminist Night School: Session Two – The State of Justice w/ Women's March. indybay.org Webinar series: www.womensmarch.com/initiatives/feminist……
(2024-05-13). Palestine Solidarity Encampment Launched at UC San Francisco. indybay.org On May 13, a Palestine Solidarity Encampment was launched at UC San Francisco at Kalmanovitz Library. A rally has been organized for today (May 13) at 3 pm at the encampment, according to the Instagram page UCSF Palestine Solidarity Encampment.
(2024-05-13). Congress Urged to Spend $100 Million to Save Monarch Butterflies. indybay.org Population Declines 60% as Fish and Wildlife Service Weighs Protections…
(2024-05-13). Feather River Action! on Forest Fires and Clearcuts. indybay.org It's called Lost Sierra because it hasn't been as heavily impacted by tourism or development as some other places in the Sierra Nevada Mountain range.
(2024-05-13). Saturday 5/18: Palestine Protest in Santa Cruz. indybay.org Ocean at Water Streets, Santa Cruz…
(2024-05-13). Monday 5/20: Divesting from Apartheid: Continuity, Difference, and Historical Lessons. indybay.org Virtual Event. Register Here: ucr.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAod-qgpzI……
(2024-05-13). Visa scheme for Palestinians to be debated by MPs after over 103,000 sign petition. leftfootforward.org 'We want the government to take action and create a Visa scheme that allows Palestinian individuals affected by war, to be allowed into the UK. Just like we did for Ukraine'
(2024-05-13). 'Common Sense Minister' called out for Whitehall waste 'hypocrisy'. leftfootforward.org 'She's received £39,000 in taxpayers' money to rent her flat over the last two years, that's what I call Whitehall waste'
(2024-05-13). Egypt: Students violently detained for supporting global Palestine movement. middleeasteye.net 
Egypt: Students violently detained for supporting global Palestine movement | University students Ziad Bassiouni and Mazen Ahmed have been 'disappeared' for five days after expressing views advocating for a movement for Palestine on campus | | Egyptian student Ziad Bassiouni w…
(2024-05-13). An interconnected whole—an interview with Mark Duffield. mronline.org 
ROAPE interviews Mark Duffield about his life and work.
(2024-05-13). General Assembly endorses pathway for full Palestinian Statehood. mronline.org "We want peace, we want freedom," Palestinian UN Ambassador, Riyad Mansour, told the General Assembly before the vote. "A yes vote is a vote for Palestinian existence; it is not against any state… It is an investment in peace."
(2024-05-13). "I make $3500 worth of lattes each day. I take home $144." mronline.org Blue Bottle rakes in hundreds of billions a year.
(2024-05-13). Practicing science as class struggle. mronline.org 
Tenant Unionism, Public Health, and Radical Science in Connecticut.
(2024-05-13). Won't waste time on statehood to J&K as it is already promised: Omar. muslimmirror.com Srinagar : National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Sunday said restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir is not an issue for his party in the Lok Sabha polls, asserting that it will get the statehood anyway in view of commitment by the prime minister and the Union home minister. Abdullah also said the results …
(2024-05-13). AI trailblazer Mustafa Suleyman: Inspiring Muslim youth. muslimmirror.com By Asad Mirza Most people may ask, who is Mustafa Suleyman? Well, Mustafa is a Syrian-born British citizen, about whom Microsoft's former chief Bill Gates said: "Watch his work, he can become a big name in the world of technology". If Bill gates said it, then we should also give Mustafa, a second to review …
(2024-05-13). Plea in Supreme Court seeks review of EVM VVPAT verdict. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking review of its April 26 judgement by which it had rejected the demand for reverting to the old paper ballot system and the complete cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with a Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT). The review petition was …
(2024-05-13). Bassem Youssef's perspective: Rethinking Holocaust exceptionalism. muslimmirror.com By Sameer Dossani One of the more frustrating debates I've seen on Gaza in the last few months — and I've seen a lot of them — was between Bassem Youssef and Konstantin Kisin of the YouTube channel Triggernometry. At the beginning of the interview, Kisin asks a question which he pretends (or perhaps actually …
(2024-05-13). The good, the bad, and the yucky — how far can the circus lurch from weird to over-the-top wacko. nationofchange.org Vs. MAGA whiners, Olympic winners should be the iconic role models — testifying to the glories of hard work, good faith and respect for majority rules.
(2024-05-13). Local newspapers are lifelines for climate-disaster communities. nationofchange.org Can they survive the news desert?>
(2024-05-13). Iraq Wants the UN Mission Gone by 2025 Amid a Global Wave of Similar Shakeups. passblue.com 
The Iraqi government is taking another step toward reducing international influence in its political affairs by requesting that the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (Unami) leave by the end of 2025. The UN peace operation was installed in 2003, soon after the American invasion ended. Iraq expects the UN political mission to wind down …
(2024-05-13). Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif resigns as President of PML-N. ptcnews.tv Pakistan: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday resigned as the President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), as reported by the media reports. Shehbaz Sharif has submitted his resignation as party president to Nawaz Sharif, the PML-N supremo.In light of the senior politician's resignation, the PML-N has decided to call a general council meeting in Lahore on May 28 to elect a new president.The PML-N had earlier announced to hold general council meeting on May 11, reported media sources. | In a recent presser, Rana Sanaullah stated that the Punjab chapter of the PML-N has asked Nawaz Sharif to tak…
(2024-05-13). Another man of Indian-origin arrested in Canada's largest gold and cash robbery. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Approximately one month after the arrest of five other suspects in the largest-ever gold robbery in Canadian history, a 36-year-old man of Indian descent has been detained in Canada in relation to a heinous multimillion-dollar gold heist at Toronto's main airport.Using fictitious documentation, Peels Regional Police reported that on April 17, 2023, an air cargo container containing foreign currency and gold bars valued at over 22 million Canadian dollars was taken from a secure storage facility. | On an Air Canada aircraft from Zurich, Switzerland, to Pearson International Airport in Toronto, the…
(2024-05-13). MDH faced numerous rejections in US prior to Hong Kong ban: Report. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: According to a Reuters examination of US regulatory data, MDH, a well-known Indian spice brand that was under fire for allegedly contaminating some of its products, had an average of 14.5% of its US exports refused because of the presence of germs.Following reports of high amounts of a chemical known to cause cancer, Hong Kong and Singapore banned many spice goods from MDH and Everest, a well-known Indian spice company, last month. Long-term exposure to ethylene oxide can result in cancer, making it unsafe for human consumption. | Everest and MDH have both declared their goods to be safe. MDH made…
(2024-05-13). To The Last Ukrainian… smoothiex12.blogspot.com you don't even need to know language…
(2024-05-13). The Principle of Things. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Krevetka raised a very important problem.
(2024-05-13). On Russian Government… smoothiex12.blogspot.com and Lavrov "inviting" NATO to fight Russia.
(2024-05-13). Is the U.S. blackmailing India over assassination allegations to be more hostile toward China and Russia? thealtworld.com The United States and its Western allies have stepped up a media campaign to accuse India of running an assassination policy targeting expatriate dissidents. | The government of Narendra Modi, India's prime minister, has furiously denied the allegations, saying there is no such policy. | Nevertheless, the American Biden administration as well as Canada, Britain and Australia continue to demand accountability over
(2024-05-13). Ukraine's Zelensky urges calm as Russia advances in Kharkiv region. scmp.com Russia's defence ministry on Sunday claimed its troops had made deeper advances in the Kharkiv border region, 'liberating' a total of nine settlements over the weekend.
(2024-05-13). Dominic Cummings: Zelenskyy's no Churchill and Ukraine's corrupt. defenddemocracy.press Former Brexit campaign chief says the West is 'getting f**ked' by supporting Ukraine. By Noah Keate May 9, 2024 Boris Johnson's former top adviser Dominic Cummings launched a sweary attack on Western support for Ukraine Thursday. In an interview with the i newspaper, Cummings — who led Britain's Vote Leave Brexit campaign and spectacularly fell …
(2024-05-13). Russia's Vladimir Putin removes Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, shifts to head Security Council. scmp.com Russian President Vladimir Putin tapped a civilian economist as his surprise new defence minister in an attempt to gird Russia for economic war by trying to better utilise the defence budget and harness greater innovation to win in Ukraine.
(2024-05-13). 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.
(2024-05-13). Russia launches offensive on Kharkov as NATO threatens escalation in Ukraine. wsws.org As the military situation of the NATO alliance and its puppet regime in Ukraine becomes ever more desperate, the danger of direct military intervention by the NATO powers is growing.
(2024-05-13). Ukraine War Day #810: Z Assassination Plot — Real or B.S? — Part III. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | Today continuing (and concluding) As we saw, Budanov and the SBU cracked the case by arresting one of the conspirators (Colonel Andrei Guk, of the State Guard Service). Once they had him in custody, they were somehow able to crack him, and made him to spill the beans on the plot. Mainly by throwing his best friend (Colonel Sergei Rud)…
(2024-05-13). "Our struggle is neither a colored revolution nor an attempt of separatism." uwidata.com Aydƒ±nlƒ±k newspaper and Ulusal Kanal TV channel from Türkiye met with Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Foreign Minister Mohamed Sidati. Sidati answered questions of journalists Kƒ±vanàß àñzdal and Ali Rƒ±za Ta≈üdelen at the Boujdour Refugee Camp of the Polisario Front on the border of Algeria and Western Sahara. From Spanish colonialism to Moroccan occupation Kƒ±vanàß àñzdal: …
(2024-05-13). The struggle for socialism against British imperialism and the Labour Party. wsws.org This is the text of the speech delivered by Thomas Scripps, the assistant national secretary of the Socialist Equality Party (UK), to the 2024 International May Day Online Rally.
(2024-05-13). South Korea expresses its desire to join the anti-China AUKUS alliance. wsws.org The expansion of AUKUS to allies like Seoul is part of Washington's agenda to surround China as it rapidly accelerates its plans for war.
(2024-05-13). The emerging global war and the international strategy of the working class. wsws.org This is the text of the speech delivered by Ula≈ü Ate≈üàßi, a leading member of the Sosyalist E≈üitlik (Socialist Equality Group) in Turkey, to the 2024 International May Day Online Rally.
(2024-05-13). Sri Lankan workers enthusiastically support SEP's party development campaign. wsws.org Sri Lankan workers and youth have strongly backed the Socialist Equality Party while denouncing government's attempts to block independent and socialist candidates from participating in forthcoming elections.
(2024-05-13). This week in history: May 13-19. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2024-05-13). SEP (Australia) public meeting: Free Julian Assange! Oppose imperialist war! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party in Australia is holding a meeting on Sunday, May 26 in Sydney and online to discuss the urgent struggle to free Julian Assange.
(2024-05-13). Auroral display dazzles millions around the globe. wsws.org Vivid displays of the aurora borealis and aurora australis were visible to millions of people around the world on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
(2024-05-13). Nordic military operations highlight NATO's preparations to attack Russia from the north. wsws.org One major NATO exercise has followed another, with tens of thousands of troops participating, while the US has expanded its bilateral defence agreements with Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden to create what resembles a massive American staging ground for an invasion of Russia from the north.
(2024-05-13). 'Common Sense' Minister to Scrap Civil Service Equality Jobs. dailysceptic.org 'Common Sense' minister Esther McVey has declared war on civil service jobs dedicated to 'equality, diversity and inclusion', claiming that money is being wasted on "woke hobby horses".
(2024-05-13). 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.
(2024-05-13). The UN Plots Our "Inclusive, Open, Safe and Secure Digital Future", But We Aren't Invited. dailysceptic.org At a 'Summit for the Future' in September, the UN is plotting to negotiate a Global Digital Compact that will usher in an "inclusive, open, safe and secure digital future". But we aren't invited.
(2024-05-13). Colombia may drop charges against participants in 2021 protests. colombiareports.com Colombia's prosecution said it may drop terrorism and conspiracy charges filed against people who took part in anti-government protests in 2021. The prosecution confirmed that Justice Minister Nestor Osuna formally…
(2024-05-13). Spain's Socialists hail 'new era' after separatist defeat in Catalonia. scmp.com Spain's Socialists won the biggest share of the vote in Catalan elections, dealing a serious blow to more than a decade of separatist governance and the independence dreams still nursed by some in the wealthy northeastern region.
(2024-05-13). Improved Eskom performance gives hope that 'end of load shedding is in sight' — Pres Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za Improved Eskom performance gives hope that 'end of load shedding is in sight' — Pres Ramaphosa | The sustained suspension of load shedding is a testament that the Energy Action Plan (EAP) announced in 2022 is working, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. | The President said this in his weekly newsletter on Monday. | The EAP was announced by the President in July 2022 when South Africa's energy challenges reached crisis levels. | "As of today [Monday], the country will have had no load shedding for over a month and a half. This welcome development shows that the Energy Action Plan we announced in 2022 is working…
(2024-05-13). Michigan wants fossil fuel companies to pay for climate change damages. grist.org
(2024-05-13). Erdogan sous pression. Un point de vue grec. defenddemocracy.press par Dimitris Georgopoulos Apr. 30, 2024 Les prix élevés ponctionnent les revenus des citoyens turcs, en particulier dans les grandes villes, provoquant un mécontentement explosif, qui s'est également reflété dans les récentes élections. Imamoglu multiplie ses apparitions quotidiennes dans les médias en tant qu' ´ homme d'État ª et de sérieuses frictions sont apparues au sein …
(2024-05-13). The Kremlin's Game of Thrones: Why did Putin Sack Shoigu? bylinetimes.com
(2024-05-13). Times Comes Out Against Internet Censorship. dailysceptic.org The Times has come out against online censorship in a leading article today, slamming 'press ratings agencies' like Global Disinformation Index as "self-appointed arbiters of truth" that undermine objective reporting.
(2024-05-13). Measuring a decade of reckless Liberal Party debt. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-13). Many of the 'Climate Experts' Surveyed by the Guardian in Recent Propaganda Blitz Turn Out to be Emotionally-Unstable Hysterics. dailysceptic.org Last week, the Guardian published a survey of 383 'climate experts' and — shock — many of them turned out to be emotionally unstable hysterics anxious about bringing children into the world.
(2024-05-13). Colombia: ICC prosecutor should explain closure of preliminary examination to victims. fidh.org
(2024-05-13). Elon Musk Wins Latest Censorship Battle in Australia as High Court Rules Against eSafety Commissioner. dailysceptic.org Can Australia's eSafety Commissioner block content globally on demand? Not today, ruled the Australian Federal Court, in a win for Elon Musk. But the war is far from over.
(2024-05-13). Singapore TikTok video, remote Hong Kong enclave, Asia's work-from-home tug of war: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com From debating the Chinese identity in Singapore to a remote Hong Kong enclave, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
(2024-05-13). The Left is Showing That it Will No Longer Tolerate Christianity. dailysceptic.org The Lib Dems' deselection of David Campanale shows that Christians are now the most despised minority in Britain, with the Left in particular unwilling to tolerate Christians who actually believe in their faith.
(2024-05-13). 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.
(2024-05-13). Swiss singer wins Eurovision 2024 contest. independent.co.ug 
Malmo, Sweden | THE INDEPENDENT | Switzerland has won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with the song 'The Code' performed by Nemo. Live from Malmà∂ Arena, fans watched as the coveted Eurovision trophy was handed from Sweden over to Switzerland. The winning song is The Code, performed by Nemo. After the very last set of scores …
(2024-05-13). Gaza's health system to collapse soon due to fuel shortage. independent.co.ug 
GAZA | Xinhua | The Hamas-run health authorities on Monday warned that the health system in the Gaza Strip could collapse within hours due to a severe fuel shortage. "As a result of the failure to bring the needed fuel to power hospital electricity generators, ambulances, and transport employees to their workplaces, the health system …
(2024-05-13). Kuwait approves new government amid political crisis. scmp.com The new government comes shortly after the emir dissolved parliament indefinitely on Friday, after a prolonged period of bickering between the government and the elected parliament.
(2024-05-13). Arsenal win, title race will go right to the very final whistle. independent.co.ug 
London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | The title race will go right to the very final whistle after Leandro Trossard's first-half strike was enough to grind out another win on Arsenal's travels. It's the first time in 25 years that Arsenal have been involved in the title race on the final day of the season, …
(2024-05-13). Steps To End War And Build A World Of Peace. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Gabriel Aguirre, May 13, 2024 | Within the framework of the activities that World BEYOND War participated in in Cuba, bilateral meetings were organized to continue joining efforts to build a world of peace, solidarity, and social justice. | The first bilateral meeting was with the Cuban Agency of the United Nations, an organization with consultative status before the ECOSOC, and which actively participates in the mechanisms provided by the United Nations for Civil Society. In this me…
(2024-05-13). 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.
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(2024-05-13). Eastern Cape intensifies fight against stock theft. sanews.gov.za Eastern Cape intensifies fight against stock theft | Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane and Rural Development and Agrarian (DRDAR) Reform MEC Nonkqubela Pieters will on Tuesday kick start the use of the Livestock Identification and Traceability System (LITS) as part of efforts to fight stock theft. | LITS is a technology-based ear-tag gadget that government is delivering to 120 cattle farming enterprises across the province. The technology is also part of efforts to strengthen biosecurity measures to improve the international trade of cattle. | As part of this rollout, 30 000 cattle will be ear-tagged f…
(2024-05-13). Police trainees warned about HIV. independent.co.ug 
Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Probationary police constables have received a stern warning against behaviors that could expose them to the deadly Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) during their induction into the Uganda Police Force. Dr. Barbara Alungat, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) and Assistant Commandant of the Police Senior Command and Staff College Bwebajja …
(2024-05-13). Greece Slams Turkey for Reopening Former Orthodox Church as Mosque. defenddemocracy.press 
The Chora Museum, a former Greek Orthodox religious building dating back to the 4th century, was reopened to worshippers in Istanbul as a mosque, sparking an angry reaction from Athens. By Hamdi Firat Buyuk and Eleni Stamatoukou May 7, 2024 The Greek Foreign Ministry condemned the official reopening as a mosque on Sunday of the …
(2024-05-13). Analysis of the Latest WHO Pandemic Agreement Draft — Yes, Another One, and It's Still Bad News. dailysceptic.org A new draft of the WHO Pandemic Agreement was released at the end of April. Dr Thi Thuy Van Dinh and Dr David Bell have read it (so you don't have to) and say it's still full of problems.
(2024-05-13). Actor Steve Buscemi punched in face in 'random' New York attack. scmp.com The Fargo and Boardwalk Empire star was taken to hospital with bruising and bleeding to his eye after the assault. Buscemi's publicist on Sunday said the actor 'is OK' after the random act of violence.
(2024-05-13). Uganda Museum visitors beat past Pre-COVID19 levels. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Museum has witnessed a remarkable increase in visitor numbers, surpassing pre-COVID-19 levels by an impressive 137 percent as of December 2023. This resurgence signifies a significant recovery for the tourism sector, which was severely disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic-induced lockdown. During the belated Africa Worldwide Heritage Day …
(2024-05-13). Botched prison mutiny, protests ahead of New Caledonia constitution vote. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Caledonia has gone through yet another day of tense political protests and a failed prison mutiny — a few hours ahead of a vote in Paris's National Assembly on a government-tabled Constitutional amendment. This amendment would "unfreeze" the list of eligible voters at local elections.
(2024-05-13). European Elections 2024: FIDH calls on European election candidates to commit to human rights. fidh.org
(2024-05-13). Floods mounts pressure on a Kenyan economy already in a crisis. independent.co.ug 
The government is already struggling to meet revenue targets due to a slowdown in economic performance ANALYSIS | TIMOTHY NJAGI NJERU | There were early warnings that Kenya's long rain season — between March and May — was going to bring above-normal rainfall. The extreme intensity of the rain has resulted in devastating floods in many parts of …
(2024-05-13). NZ pro-Palestine protester climbs onto Christchurch City Council roof. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News A New Zealand pro-Palestinian protester who climbed onto the roof of the Christchurch City Council building has been handcuffed and taken away in a police car. About 20 protesters gathered near the Christchurch Art Gallery today. Officers were called to the scene near Worcester Boulevard about 11.20am, and police and firefighters worked to…
(2024-05-13). 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.
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(2024-05-13). Native Mennonite Ministries meeting honors faith, language and tradition. anabaptistworld.org Representatives of Native Mennonite Ministries (NMM), a Mennonite Church USA Indigenous assembly composed of three congregations in Montana and Oklahoma, recently gathered for their biannual business meeting in Billings, Mont., on April 26-27. NMM is a recognized racial/ethnic constituency group of MC USA. The three Indigenous churches were founded as Mennonite field missions and have …
(2024-05-13). FIDH and Provea react to ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's Venezuela visit. fidh.org
(2024-05-13). Uganda Cranes back to Namboole stadium. independent.co.ug 
CAF Clears Mandela National stadium to host International Matches Uganda vs Botswana June 7th Uganda vs Algeria June 10th Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has cleared Mandela National Stadium-Namboole to resume hosting internationally matches. According to a statement shared by the Ugandan FA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein, CAF permitted FUFA …
(2024-05-13). Public Works Minister to visit George building disaster site. sanews.gov.za Public Works Minister to visit George building disaster site | Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) Minister, Sihle Zikalala, will today lead a delegation comprising built environment professionals and experts to the George building disaster. | Zikala's visit follows last Monday's collapse of the Victoria Street multi-storey site building in the Western Cape's George Municipality. | In a brief statement on Monday morning, the George municipality confirmed 24 fatalities adding that rescue and recovery efforts are continuing. | The delegation will include leadership from DPWI senior executives, the Construction I…
(2024-05-13). World's top climate scientists expect global heating to blast past 1.5C target. defenddemocracy.press Planet is headed for at least 2.5C of heating with disastrous results for humanity, poll of hundreds of scientists finds By Damian Carrington May 8, 2024 Hundreds of the world's leading climate scientists expect global temperatures to rise to at least 2.5C (4.5F) above preindustrial levels this century, blasting past internationally agreed targets and causing …
(2024-05-13). Uganda Airlines leases an A320 to enhance efficiency. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's national carrier, Uganda Airlines, has signed a short-term lease agreement with Global Airlines based in Johannesburg, South Africa, to enhance its operational efficiency as some of its aircraft proceed on scheduled maintenance. The airline operates a fleet of six aircraft including four CRJ's and two A330's. The A320 mid-range …
(2024-05-13). How Europe is targeting Asia while tiptoeing around China tensions. scmp.com Europe is taking great pains in its efforts to secure global influence to side with neither the US or China while pursuing ties with the rest of Asia. Economic, strategic and diplomatic interests mean Europe has a strong desire to have a say in ensuring a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific.
(2024-05-13). North Korea warns US allies Australia, Britain, Germany, France to stop using UN sanctions as excuse to interfere. scmp.com Pyongyang on Monday warned the UK, Canada, Germany, France, New Zealand and Australia to immediately stop their 'blatant military intervention' under the pretext of monitoring UN sanctions violations.
(2024-05-13). Museveni names new commander for Operation Shuuja in DRC. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has made changes to the leadership of operations against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), replacing Maj Gen Dick Olum with Maj Gen Richard Otto as the commandant. Maj Gen Olum, who assumed command in October 2022, has been reassigned to represent Uganda in the South Sudan …
(2024-05-13). Patel to preside over launch of MEDTECH. sanews.gov.za Patel to preside over launch of MEDTECH | Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Minister Ebrahim Patel is today presiding over the launch of the Medical Technology (MEDTECH) Master Plan by industry stakeholders at the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) in Sandton. | The MEDTECH Master Plan aims to provide guidance for the public and private sectors to dedicate resources and time in strengthening the sector in order to place it on a growth trajectory. | This process will involve developing agreements on areas for intervention, collaboration, and commitments for ongoing development and investment. | One of…
(2024-05-13). Turkey to train UPDF, special forces. independent.co.ug 
Pivot of Ankara's expanding influence in Africa ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The Turkish government has recently put the Military Training Cooperation Agreement signed with Uganda on its agenda for approval. It is expected that the agreement, once approved by the parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee, will soon go into effect with its endorsement in the General Assembly. …
(2024-05-13). Cracks in the Crackdown? Pressure Mounts on Georgian Dream. bylinetimes.com 
As dawn broke over the city, several exhausted and rain-soaked demonstrators were dragged behind a police line and slung to the floor to be punched, kicked, and summarily arrested. Around 9 am, the legal affairs committee, who had been smuggled into the building sometime earlier, approved the bill in a session that lasted just over sixty seconds. | Last week, amid massive demonstrations and mounting international outcry, the Georgian government launched
(2024-05-13). Greece: Acquittal of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org
(2024-05-13). Colombia's army says it reported 120 alleged arms traffickers. colombiareports.com Some 120 people who are suspected of stealing arms and munitions from Colombia's security forces have been reported to the prosecution, according to the commander of the National Army. In…
(2024-05-13). UEDCL firms grip on energy sector with the Kyegegwa electricity firm takeover. independent.co.ug 
However, the government owes KRECS Shs700 million for funding new connections. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State-owned Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (UEDCL) has officially taken control of Kyegegwa Rural Electricity Cooperative Society (KRECS) Limited, a key player in power distribution across several central districts, firming its grip on the country's electricity sub-sector. KRECS, which …
(2024-05-13). 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.
(2024-05-13). 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?
(2024-05-13). Why Western hype about Hong Kong losing its high degree of autonomy rings hollow. scmp.com A report on Hong Kong by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies does not appreciate fundamental pillars set out in the Basic Law. The city is still governed by Hongkongers, maintains judicial independence and has an international identity under the umbrella of China.
(2024-05-13). Life in Limbo: The Heartbreaking Stories of Those Trapped in Temporary Housing In London Borough Most Affected. bylinetimes.com 
When Sidney was placed in temporary accommodation, he thought it would be for a few weeks. Ten years on, he's still there. | The number of homeless households in temporary accommodation in England hit a Over the last dec…
(2024-05-13). Government activities for the week 13 – 17 May 2024. sanews.gov.za Government activities for the week 13 – 17 May 2024 | On Monday, 13 May, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala will lead a delegation comprising of built environment professionals and experts to the George building disaster. | Also on Monday, the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, will lead the International Nurses Day commemorative event in Cape Town. | On Tuesday, 14 May, to Thursday, 16 May, the Department of Tourism will be hosting Africa's Travel Indaba at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban. | On Tuesday, 14 May, the Minister of Transport Sind…
(2024-05-13). Chinese companies win more bids to explore for Iraq oil and gas. scmp.com Chinese companies have been the only foreign players to win bids so far, taking licenses covering 10 oil and gas fields since Saturday.
(2024-05-13). Syria/Dabbagh case : First trial in France of the crimes of the Syrian authorities. fidh.org
(2024-05-13). 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?
(2024-05-13). MDDA partners with media for elections training. sanews.gov.za MDDA partners with media for elections training | In preparation for the 2024 National Elections, the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) has collaborated with the Electoral Commission (IEC) for the past year to implement a training programme for the community media sector to improve their coverage of the elections. | Through this partnership, the sector has been taken through the legislative amendments (Electoral Act), the Electoral Code of Conduct, prohibited conduct and applicable penalties, and free and fair elections. | "For the first time since the first democratic elections in 1994, voters will…
(2024-05-13). Upgrade of Ogunjini Water Treatment Works resumes. sanews.gov.za Upgrade of Ogunjini Water Treatment Works resumes | The EThekwini Municipality has appointed a contractor to commence with the upgrade of the Ogunjini Water Treatment Works, which will help to improve water supply in areas in the north of Durban. | Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu, together with eThekwini Municipality, introduced the contractor, who will commence with the R56 million upgrade, to the community during an event held at Osindisweni Sports Ground on Sunday.
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(2024-05-13). Thousands in Georgia join protest against 'foreign agent' bill despite warnings of arrests. scmp.com Several thousand Georgians gathered outside parliament in Tbilisi on Sunday night in a fresh protest against a Russian-styled 'foreign agent' bill.
(2024-05-13). Gang attacks Mwijukye, TV West journalist in land wrangle. independent.co.ug 
Buhweju , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buhweju County Member of Parliament (MP) Francis Mwijukye and Juliet Kyarisima, a journalist with Vision Group, are recuperating from injuries sustained during a dispute over land in Buhweju district. The altercation occurred at Rwanyamabare Village, Omuhambo Kyakatungu parish, Buhweju District, where Mwijukye and Kyarisima were attacked on Sunday …
(2024-05-13). Third gay woman dies after Molotov cocktail attack in Argentina. scmp.com Deadly firebomb attack on the home of two lesbian couples shocks many in a nation that considers itself to be a pioneer of gay rights in Latin America.
(2024-05-13). MTN to support Feffe Bussi's concert. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda and it fintech firm, MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited is extending support to Ugandan hip-hop sensation Feffe Bussi as he gears up to headline his maiden concert, "HipHop ku Nalubale." This monumental event, set to take place on May.18 at Jahazi Pier in Munyonyo, promises an unforgettable celebration …
(2024-05-13). 'Museveni has not written letter on Service Awards'. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State House has issued a statement, warning that a letter circulating on social media purportedly authored by the President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni, is forged. In the letter that is circulating, the AG, IGG, DPP and NRM caucus are questioned as to why they have not investigated the …
(2024-05-13). "Our struggle is neither a colored revolution nor an attempt of separatism." unitedworldint.com Aydƒ±nlƒ±k newspaper and Ulusal Kanal TV channel from Türkiye met with Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Foreign Minister Mohamed Sidati. Sidati answered questions of journalists Kƒ±vanàß àñzdal and Ali Rƒ±za Ta≈üdelen at the Boujdour Refugee Camp of the Polisario Front on the border of Algeria and Western Sahara. From Spanish colonialism to Moroccan occupation Kƒ±vanàß àñzdal: …
(2024-05-13). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-05-13). 6] Some precautions and concealed perils that our weak souls might overlook. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Uqbah Ibn Aamir [may Allah be pleased with him] said, "I said, O Allah's Messenger! What is salvation " He said, "Restrain your tongue, remain in your house, and weep over your sin". Imam Al-Albaanee [may Allah have mercy upon him] stated: "Restrain …
(2024-05-13). 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, (…) | – |
(2024-05-13). Violence against women: The toxic culture of weaponised victimhood. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-13). Líder de Hezbolá: Israel no alcanzará sus objetivos en Rafah. telesurtv.net Asimismo, destacó que la visión sobre Palestina cambió mucho.
(2024-05-13). Suman casi 35.100 palestinos asesinados en Gaza por Israel. telesurtv.net La información llega en el mismo momento en que el propio Ministerio Palestino de Salud en Gaza alertó de un inminente "colapso del sistema de salud en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-05-13). Denuncian que Israel asesinó a 493 trabajadores sanitarios en Gaza. telesurtv.net Asimismo precisó el organismo que la ocupación israelí todavía controla los cruces, impide la entrada de medicamentos y combustible.
(2024-05-13). Israel concentra sus ataques en el campo de desplazados de Jabalia. telesurtv.net La resistencia palestina en Gaza reportó que en Jabalia se registraron fuertes combates contra la fuerza invasora.
(2024-05-13). Egipto intenta sumarse a demanda sudafricana contra Israel. telesurtv.net El canciller egipcio, Samé Shukri, aseguró que el anuncio responde a "las prácticas y ataques sistemáticos israelíes" que han motivado "una crisis humanitaria sin precedentes"
(2024-05-13). Las mujeres de nuestras vidas. cubadebate.cu La mujer cubana, además de vida, luz y sonrisa, es guerrera, bandera, apoyo y guía de la familia, esa chispa que enciende y arrastra con todo y todos a buen resguardo, a puerto seguro en tiempos de tempestad. No cabe en una vida todo lo que debemos a ellas, las mujeres de nuestras vidas.
(2024-05-13). Arreaza asegura que ALBA-TCP está en reactivación plena. cubadebate.cu El secretario ejecutivo del ALBA-TCP, Jorge Arreaza, aseguró este domingo que el bloque de integración latinoamericano y caribeño está en un despertar y reactivación plena. Adelantó que el mecanismo regional estudia la reactivación del Sucre, la moneda del bloque, así como crear una agencia de cooperación para atraer recursos de otras fuentes u organismos internacionales.
(2024-05-13). Consejo de Estado dispone toma de posesión de gobernadores y vicegobernadores elegidos el 4 de mayo. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Estado dispuso que la toma de posesión de los gobernadores y vicegobernadores en Matanzas, Villa Clara, Santiago de Cuba y Cienfuegos, elegidos recientemente, se celebre el próximo 21 de mayo a las 9 a.m. El pasado 4 de mayo, los candidatos fueron elegidos con más de la mitad de los votos válidos emitidos, informó el Consejo Electoral Nacional.
(2024-05-13). Mbappé se despide del Parque de los Príncipes con gol y derrota del PSG. cubadebate.cu Homenajeado por su afición y autor de un gol en la derrota 3-1, Kylian Mbappé dijo adiós al Parque de los Príncipes durante su último partido en casa con los colores parisinos, este domingo 12 de mayo ante el Toulouse, en la 33 ™ fecha de la Ligue 1. La superestrella, sin duda, hubiera preferido que su último recuerdo en el que ha sido su templo fuese una victoria.
(2024-05-13). Científicos chinos desarrollan método para producir chips que EEUU no podrá sancionar. cubadebate.cu Científicos chinos desarrollaron un método de bajo coste para producir en masa chips ópticos, usados en supercomputadoras y centros de datos, con una técnica que emplea tantalato de litio. La iniciativa podría ayudar a Pekín a reducir el daño de las sanciones estadounidenses diseñadas para restringir el acceso del gigante asiático a chips y a tecnología de avanzada.
(2024-05-13). Cuba apoya participación plena del Estado palestino en Naciones Unidas. cubadebate.cu El representante permanente de Cuba en Naciones Unidas, Ernesto Soberón, consideró este lunes en una sesión de la Asamblea General que la admisión plena del Estado palestino en la ONU es un paso imprescindible para una solución amplia, justa y duradera del conflicto en Medio Oriente.
(2024-05-13). Reitera López Obrador llamado a cesar el bloqueo de EEUU contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu El presidente de México reiteró este lunes su llamado al Gobierno de Estados Unidos para que elimine el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero contra Cuba y a la vez dio la bienvenida a una reciente decisión sobre el envío de remesas a la Isla. "Parece que tomaron una medida para que puedan recibir remesas. No así como debería ser, sin límites", dijo.
(2024-05-13). Reportan sismo de 6.7 en la escala de Richter en Guatemala. cubadebate.cu Un sismo de magnitud 6.7 en la escala de Richter sacudió este domingo varios departamentos de Guatemala, hecho que confirmó el Instituto de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (Insivumeh). La entidad registró el temblor esta mañana con el epicentro en el océano Pacífico, a una profundidad de 26 kilómetros.
(2024-05-13). "Una mente más amplia que el cielo" — Xi y la cultura francesa. globalizacion.ca Cada vez que el presidente chino, Xi Jinping, pronuncia un discurso de Año Nuevo, las estanterías de su despacho en el recinto de Zhongnanhai son escrutadas por curiosos de todo el país y del mundo. | A medida que la cámara…
(2024-05-13). "Una mente más amplia que el cielo" — Xi y la cultura francesa. globalizacion.ca
(2024-05-13). Mantienen en alerta a quince provincias dominicanas por anticiclón. telesurtv.net Se recomienda a las personas abstenerse de cruzar, ríos, arroyos y cañadas que presenten altos volúmenes de agua en las provincias bajo alerta.
(2024-05-13). OMM reporta que 2023 fue más cálido en América Latina y el Caribe. telesurtv.net "Las condiciones de El Niño durante la segunda mitad de 2023 contribuyeron a un año récord de temperaturas cálidas y exacerbaron muchos fenómenos extremos", informó la OMM.
(2024-05-13). Inundaciones en Afganistán han cobrado 342 vidas. telesurtv.net En el reporte, las autoridades aclararon que la provincia de Baghlan es la más afectada, con 315 muertos y más de 2.665 hogares destruidos total o parcialmente.
(2024-05-13). Venezuela condena reiteración de política de sanciones de la UE. telesurtv.net la Cancillería venezolana precisó que "la Unión Europea persiste en sus prácticas abusivas".
(2024-05-13). Putin envía a Legislativo propuesta de Gabinete ministerial. telesurtv.net Se prevé que los integrantes del Consejo de la Federación (Cámara Alta del Parlamento) se reúnan el 14 de mayo para considerar las candidaturas.
(2024-05-13). Aumentan a 148 los muertos por inundaciones en el sur de Brasil. telesurtv.net El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, dio a conocer que debido a las graves inundaciones registradas en el estado de Rio Grande do Sul decidió posponer su viaje a Chile.
(2024-05-13). Colombia rechaza que Netanyahu tilde a Petro de antisemita. telesurtv.net Para el Gobierno de Colombia, la lucha del presidente Petro por la vida, la paz y la justicia va más allá de las fronteras colombianas. Por ende destacan su apoyo al multilateralismo y su compromiso con el respeto al derecho internacional humanitario.
(2024-05-13). Gobierno de Transición haitiano convoca a elegir primer ministro. telesurtv.net El Consejo Presidencial de Transición de Haití se instaló a finales de abril en medio de la crítica situación que azota el país.
(2024-05-13). Cataluña se alista para celebrar elecciones autonómicas. telesurtv.net Alrededor de cinco millones de personas podrán participar en los comicios catalanes que además del interés regional guardan importancia nacional.
(2024-05-13). Socialistas ganan comicios parlamentarios en Cataluña, según sondeo. telesurtv.net Obtendrían entre 37 y 40 escaños, aunque no tendrían ventaja para gobernar en solitario y tendrían que aliarse a otras fuerzas políticas.
(2024-05-13). Grupo de Defensa de la Carta de la ONU se reúne en Caracas. telesurtv.net El canciller Gil destacó la importancia del encuentro, al que llamó "un paso importante en la lucha por espacios internacionales que promuevan el multilateralismo".
(2024-05-13). Asciende a 43 cifra de fallecidos por inundaciones en Indonesia. telesurtv.net Las autoridades han instado a la población que vive a orillas de los ríos que estén alerta ante posibles crecidas.
(2024-05-13). Inundaciones en Brasil podrían empeorar en las próximas horas. telesurtv.net Las fuertes lluvias que azotan el sur de Brasil, principalmente el estado de Rio Grande do Sul ya han dejado 144 muertos y 125 desaparecidos.
(2024-05-13). Asesinan a otro líder comunitario campesino en Cali, Colombia. telesurtv.net Quiñonez se destacó por su labor en el tejido comunitario campesino, compuesto por 63 familias que residen en 35 viviendas productivas construidas bajo el concepto de bioconstrucción.
(2024-05-13). Fiscal General de Ecuador asegura que sicarios quieren matarla. telesurtv.net En el video, Salazar revela que los mismos criminales que perpetraron el asesinato del candidato presidencial Fernando Villavicencio en agosto de 2023, también tenían planeado acabar con su vida.
(2024-05-13). Senado argentino retoma tratamiento a Ley Bases de Javier Milei. telesurtv.net La senadora Juliana Di Tullio refirió que la Ley de Procedimiento Administrativo parece orientada a habilitar "negocios inmobiliarios" de privados con bienes del Estado.
(2024-05-13). Candidata a alcaldesa en la Ciudad de México denuncia ataque armado. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía General de Justicia de la Ciudad de México informó que inició una carpeta de investigación por el delito de homicidio calificado en grado de tentativa con arma de fuego.
(2024-05-13). Elevan a 41 la cifra muertos por inundaciones en Indonesia. telesurtv.net Las autoridades de la isla de Sumatra revelaron que al menos tres personas se encuentran desaparecidas en el distrito de Agam y 14 en Tanah Datar.
(2024-05-13). Evacuan a 500 personas en Argentina por crecida de río Uruguay. telesurtv.net El alcalde de Concordia, Francisco Azcué instó a la "tranquilidad a la comunidad, sobre todo en estas próximas horas donde se espera que se produzcan los niveles máximos de creciente".
(2024-05-13). Piden en México juzgar como crimen de Estado el caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El pedido de la FGR responde a los obstáculos que han encontrado para lograr sentencias condenatorias a los responsables del caso Ayotzinapa.
(2024-05-13). Líder independentista catalán intentará la investidura. telesurtv.net Puigdemont (huido de la justicia española desde el intento secesionista de 2017) afirmó en Francia, donde reside desde abril, que el bloque independentista tiene opciones de formar Gobierno.
(2024-05-13). Cubanos en sede del Mundial de Paratletismo en Kobe, Japón. cubadebate.cu Los velocistas Omara Durand y Raciel González forman la avanzada de la delegación cubana en la sede del Campeonato Mundial de Paratletismo Kobe 2024, en Japón. La multicampeona universal en la categoría T12 arribó acompañada del guía Yuniol Kindelán. Según su entrenadora, está lista para defender con éxito sus coronas en los 100, 200 y 400 metros.
(2024-05-13). Lituanos acuden a las urnas para elegir a su nuevo presidente. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al sistema político lituano entre las principales responsabilidades del presidente se encuentran supervisar la política exterior y de seguridad.
(2024-05-13). Socialistas ganan elecciones en Cataluña y pactarán para gobernar. telesurtv.net Por vez primera en su historia, el PSC gana en escaños, 42 de 135, y sufragios, con el 27,94 por ciento de estos.
(2024-05-13). La imagen del día: Palestina en la guitarra de Eric Clapton (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Durante un concierto en la ciudad inglesa de Liverpool el fin de semana último, el renombrado compositor, cantante y guitarrista de rock y blues británico Eric Clapton sorprendió al público con un poderoso gesto, usando una guitarra adornada con los colores de la bandera palestina. Durante el concierto se proyectaron imágenes de Gaza en pantallas gigantes.
(2024-05-13). øQué debes saber sobre las elecciones en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net Si ninguno de los candidatos dominicanos a presidente recibe más del 50 por ciento de los votos, se organizará una segunda vuelta, prevista para el 30 de junio.
(2024-05-13). ONU alerta del deterioro de la situación humanitaria en Yemen. telesurtv.net En 2014, los hutíes tomaron el control de grandes zonas del país, incluida la capital, Saná. Al año siguiente, una coalición militar de países árabes intervino en la guerra.
(2024-05-13). Corrupt Real Estate Firms Are Displacing Indigenous Mexicans in New Colonialism. truthout.org Like a 68-story glass-clad monument to imperialism, the Mítikah tower is now the tallest building in Mexico City. Operating since 2022, it was designed and built by U.S. and Mexican real estate and architecture companies, including Fibra Uno, Parks Hospitality Holdings and Pelli Clarke & Partners. It is the biggest shopping complex in the city and also features residential and office spaces. |
(2024-05-13). Egipto advierte sobre los riesgos de la ofensiva israelí en Rafah. telesurtv.net El canciller volvió a advertir a EE.UU. sobre las terribles consecuencias de cerrar el cruce de Rafah y continuar con los ataques israelíes de amplio alcance.
(2024-05-13). Unrwa reporta al menos 360.000 palestinos desplazados de Rafah. telesurtv.net En el norte de Gaza los bombardeos y otras órdenes de evacuación han creado más desplazamientos y miedo para miles de familias.
(2024-05-13). Este lunes en la Mesa Redonda, "Comenzando la Semana" mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La reciente visita del presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, a la Federación de Rusia, y los últimos acontecimientos en torno a la agresión israelí contra Gaza, serán los temas de la Mesa Redonda de este lunes "Comenzando la Semana".
(2024-05-13). Universitarios canadienses continúan protestas en apoyo a Gaza. telesurtv.net Entre las principales peticiones de los manifestantes figuran el cese al fuego en Gaza y el corte de todos los vínculos financieros con Israel.
(2024-05-13). Israel bombardea Gaza y acaba con la vida de varios palestinos. telesurtv.net Equipos de Defensa Civil y Ambulancias reportaron el hallazgo de los cuerpos de 20 civiles fallecidos en Jabalia, trasladándolos posteriormente al Hospital Kamal Adwan.
(2024-05-13). 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.
(2024-05-13). Cuba clasifica al Mundial de Balonmano después de 15 años (+Video). cubadebate.cu Cuba derrotó esta noche 36-21 a México en la final del Campeonato Masculino de Balonmano de Norteamérica y el Caribe, para clasificar al venidero mundial de la disciplina, a celebrarse en 2025, entre Croacia, Dinamarca y Noruega. Contra los locales mexicanos, los cubanos plantaron cara desde el inicio para llevarse la victoria y concluir invictos.
(2024-05-13). Argentina: Tragedia de los comunes… indybay.org Argentina: Tragedia de los comunes, Ley Bases y justicia social | Rubén Lo Vuolo | 08/05/2024…
(2024-05-13). Asciende a 37 cifra de fallecidos por inundaciones en Indonesia. telesurtv.net Las lluvias torrenciales provocaron inundaciones súbitas y corrientes de lava fría, procedentes del monte Marapi, volcán de Sumatra.
(2024-05-13). Comando Sur cuestiona las intenciones de China en América Latina. telesurtv.net La jefa del Comando Sur de Estados Unidos insistió en la importancia de la seguridad cibernética y la protección de datos.
(2024-05-13). Sube a 144 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Brasil. telesurtv.net Con respecto a las cifras publicadas ayer, este domingo se suman siete víctimas mortales y continúan desaparecidas 125 personas.
(2024-05-13). Solicitan a la JEC de Cataluña alargar horario de las votaciones. telesurtv.net Los principales candidatos a asumir el gobierno catalán son el socialista Salvador Illa y el expresidente catalán Carles Puigdemont. Al margen del incidente en Rodalies,…
(2024-05-13). Al menos tres muertos tras un ataque ucraniano cerca de Lugansk. telesurtv.net Según las autoridades rusas fueron destruidos vehículos aéreos no tripulados, sistemas de lanzamiento múltiple de cohetes Alder y misiles guiados por aviones.
(2024-05-13). Banda criminal ataca y ocupa estación de policía en Haití. telesurtv.net El asalto fue protagonizado por los integrantes de la banda de Mariani, quienes también incendiaron un automóvil en el estacionamiento del policial.
(2024-05-13). Terremoto de 6.5 de magnitud se registra en Guatemala y México. telesurtv.net La zona donde se produjo el sismo está cerca del estado mexicano de Chiapas.
(2024-05-13). CNE de Venezuela rechaza pretensiones de la Unión Europea. telesurtv.net El presidente del CNE exhorto a la Unión Europea y demás países al levantamiento de la totalidad de las sanciones cohercitivas unilaterales.
(2024-05-13). Rusia y Bolivia consolidan relaciones bilaterales. telesurtv.net Ambos líderes acordaron intensificar los contactos bilaterales a varios niveles.
(2024-05-13). Alertan de agravamiento de crisis sanitaria en Gaza por genocidio. telesurtv.net Los camiones de ayuda no han podido llegar a Rafah ni a Khan Younis desde el comienzo de la ofensiva israelí en el este de Rafah la semana pasada.
(2024-05-13). Empleado extranjero de la ONU muere por ataque israelí en Rafah. telesurtv.net No sería el primer ataque de la entidad sionista contra un vehículo claramente identificado con la insignia de un organismo humanitario, como ya sucedió con la ONG World Central Kitchen.
(2024-05-13). Cifra de palestinos asesinados por Israel en Gaza superan los 35.000. telesurtv.net Durante las últimas 24 horas, el Ejército israelí mató a 63 palestinos e hirió a otros 114 en los ataques israelíes ocurridos en las últimas 24 horas, agregaron.
(2024-05-13). Alrededor de 3.000 desplazados por inundaciones en Uruguay. telesurtv.net El número de evacuados por las inundaciones en Uruguay aumentó desde el pasado sábado de 543 a 598.
(2024-05-13). Exdirector del Gobierno del Interior de Perú se entregó al Diviac. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a medios locales después de entregarse a la Diviac fue conducido a las oficinas de Medicina Legal.
(2024-05-13). Ascienden a 14 los muertos por ataque ucraniano en Bélgorod. telesurtv.net El portavoz presidencial ruso, Dmitri Peskov, ha calificado el ataque de "bárbaro".
(2024-05-13). Elevan a 19 los muertos por ataques a ciudad rusa de Bélgorod. telesurtv.net Según el gobernador de la provincia rusa de Bélgorod, al menos 15 cuerpos fueron sacados de los escombros del edificio destruido tras ser alcanzado por un proyectil ucraniano.
(2024-05-13). Derrumbe de cartel publicitario en la India deja ocho muertos. telesurtv.net En el accidente ocurrido en el suburbio Ghatkopar, cerca del aeropuerto del territorio, también resultaron heridas 60 personas.
(2024-05-13). Ascienden a 32 los muertos tras derrumbe en George, Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net De los 29 rescatados hasta el momento, 13 se encuentran actualmente hospitalizados.
(2024-05-13). Ataque armado en estado mexicano de Morelos deja ocho muertos. telesurtv.net Según un comunicado de la Fiscalía del estado de Morelos, las autoridades continúan investigando el móvil del ataque en el municipio de Huitzilac.
(2024-05-13). Protestan en Georgia contra ley sobre influencia extranjera. telesurtv.net Los parlamentarios georgianos planean aprobar definitivamente la ley Sobre la transparencia de la influencia extranjera la próxima semana.
(2024-05-13). India celebra cuarta fase de las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Los centros de votación concluyeron a las 18H00 hora local (12H30 GMT) en los 96 distritos electorales seleccionados para esta etapa.
(2024-05-13). Afganistán registra 315 fallecidos por inundaciones en Baglán. telesurtv.net El vice primer ministro de Asuntos Económicos de Afganistán, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, viajó este domingo a la provincia afgana.
(2024-05-13). Venezuela enfrenta el bloqueo mediático con nuevo paradigma. telesurtv.net Durante la oncena entrega de Maduro Podcast, el presidente venezolano reflexionó sobre la importancia de la comunicación para romper el bloqueo informativo.
(2024-05-13). Suben a 20 los fallecidos tras colapso de edificio en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Este domingo se hallaron seis cadáveres. Un total de 600 expertos laboran en el sitio de la tragedia.
(2024-05-13). Towards the 6th International Ecosocialist Meeting. cadtm.org
(2024-05-13). The Platform of ATTAC CADTM Morocco. cadtm.org
(2024-05-13). The Mexican debt crisis and the World Bank. cadtm.org
(2024-05-13). The CADTM Denounces the Lack of Action on Climate Change and the Neoliberal Approach of the Bretton Woods Institutions. cadtm.org
(2024-05-13). "The Olympic flame, a wonderful idea from Dr. Goebbels"! cadtm.org
(2024-05-13). 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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(2024-05-13). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-05-13). 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
(2024-05-13). Further thoughts on the economics of imperialism. cadtm.org
(2024-05-13). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-05-13). Egypt joins South Africa in Israel genocide case at the ICJ. newarab.com 
(2024-05-13). Egypt joins ICJ case as Israel pounds Rafah. newarab.com 
On day 219 of Israel's war on the besieged Gaza Strip, Israel sent tanks into eastern Late on Saturday, the
(2024-05-13). UK looks to ban pro-Palestine groups 'like terror orgs'. newarab.com 
Pro-Palestine groups in the UK, including the prominent The BBC The report was compiled by former Labour MP and now non-affiliated peer <...
(2024-05-13). Fighting erupts in Gaza City, civilians forced to flee Rafah. newarab.com 
(2024-05-13). Israel 'unsure' if Hamas leader Sinwar is in Rafah: report. newarab.com 
Israel is unsure of the exact whereabouts of senior Sinwar has been top of
(2024-05-13). Israel strikes Gaza after fresh Rafah evacuation order. newarab.com 
(2024-05-13). Switzerland wins Eurovision Song Contest amid Gaza protests. newarab.com 
Switzerland on Saturday won the Billed as a feel-good celebration of European diversity, this year's contest has been thrust into the political spotlight with calls for Israel to be excluded over Swiss rapper and singer Nemo, 24, won the contest with 'The Code', a drum-…
(2024-05-13). Palestinian house set on a fire in Israeli settler attack. newarab.com 
(2024-05-13). Erdogan: US, Europe not pressuring Israel for Gaza truce. newarab.com 
Turkish President
(2024-05-13). When is criticism of Israel antisemitic. newarab.com 
Last month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the protests on That comparison dilutes the horror of Nazism by overlooking both the extent of the violence that Nazi students inflicted on anyone who was Jewish and their avowedly racist goal of purging th…
(2024-05-13). Thousands of Israelis take to streets to demand hostage deal. newarab.com 
Thousands of The protesters blamed
(2024-05-13). Pro-Israel website attacks pro-Palestinian students in US. newarab.com 
Pro-Israel website Canary Mission that posts dossiers on students and academics who show support for Palestine has been ramping up attacks against US citizens in the wake of the Weeks after attending a
(2024-05-13). Greek premier to visit Turkey in quest for better relations. newarab.com 
Greece's Prime Minister Diplomats said the day-long visit marks a new phase in their relations after In an interview published Su…
(2024-05-13). Iraq's bid to end UNAMI sparks controversy, caution. newarab.com 
(2024-05-13). Tunisia reports increase in migrant interceptions. newarab.com 
The National Guard reported that more than 21,000
(2024-05-13). TikTokers call to block celebs after 'tone deaf' Met Gala. newarab.com 
(2024-05-13). UK revokes visa of student after attending Palestine demo. newarab.com 
The UK government this week has revoked the student visa of a Palestinian student following her participation in a peaceful
(2024-05-13). Journalists mark Shireen Abu Akleh's killing anniversary. newarab.com 
Hundreds of journalists, activists, and social media users marked the second anniversary of the killing of Palestinian-American journalist The Committee to Protect Journalists [CPJ] said it was "deeply alarmed" at the lack of accountability over the killing of the veteran reporter — a
(2024-05-13). UN: Clashes in Sudan's El-Fasher leave at least 27 dead. newarab.com 
(2024-05-13). Plaintiffs preparing appeal in Gaza case against Biden admin. newarab.com 
Attorneys representing Palestinians who are suing the US administration for its role in The case, Defense for Children International-Palestine et al. v.
(2024-05-13). Canada police arrest fourth Indian suspect over Nijjar death. newarab.com 
(2024-05-13). Russia claims gains in Ukraine's Kharkiv region. newarab.com 
Moscow's defence ministry said its troops had "liberated" five villages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region near the Russian border — Borysivka, Ogirtseve, Pletenivka, Pylna and Strilecha — as we…
(2024-05-13). Tunisia punishes swimming federation in dispute over flag. newarab.com 
Tunisian President Images on social media showed the flag covered by a red cloth on Friday during the Tunisian Open Masters championship, organised by the national swimming federation at the Rades Olympic pool. | At the end of April, WADA suspended Tunisia's National Anti-Doping Agency (ANAD) for non-compliance wi…
(2024-05-13). Three Tunisian commentators arrested over critical remarks. newarab.com 
Tunisian authorities on Sunday ordered the Dahmani, also a lawyer, was arrested late Saturday after criticising the Msaddek said there was a "police attack agai…
(2024-05-13). Jordan launches multinational 'Eager Lion' war games. newarab.com 
(2024-05-13). Gary Lineker says he 'cries on a regular basis' over Gaza. newarab.com 
Prominent British Speaking with journalist Mehdi Hasan on Friday, Lineker, host of BBC's Match of the Day, stated he would not remain silent about the atrocities committed in Gaza, adding that he had never witnessed anything more horrific in his life. | Lineker…
(2024-05-13). Kuwait forms government headed by Ahmad Abdullah Al-Sabah. newarab.com 
Emad al al-Atiqi, Anwar Ali al-Mudhaf and Abdullah Ali al-Yahya retained their posts as oil, finance and foreign ministers respectively, according to the decree from the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. | Sheikh Ahmad is the emir's nephew and was previously appoint…
(2024-05-13). Opposition leader urges Indians to battle 'dictatorship'. newarab.com 
A top opponent of Indian Prime Minister Arvind Kejriwal, chief minister of the capital Delhi and a key leader in an opposition alliance formed to compete against Modi in the polls, was granted bail on Friday after weeks in custody. | He is amo…
(2024-05-13). '500 medical personnel killed since Israeli onslaught on Gaza started'. presstv.ir Gaza's Health Ministry says Israeli forces have killed 500 medical personnel since last October.
(2024-05-13). US admits Israeli assault on Rafah wouldn't eliminate Hamas. presstv.ir Antony Blinken also says Israel lacked a "credible plan" to protect some 1.4 million Palestinian civilians in Rafah.
(2024-05-13). UK says 'not wise' to ban arms sales to Israel as Rafah invasion looms. presstv.ir David Cameron says it is "not a wise path" for the UK government to suspend arms sales to Israel even as the regime is planning a large-scale assault on Rafah.
(2024-05-13). 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.
(2024-05-13). UN rights chief warns against full-scale Israeli offensive on Rafah. presstv.ir The United Nations rights chief Volker Turk says he is "deeply distressed" by the fast-deteriorating conditions in Gaza.
(2024-05-13). 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…
(2024-05-13). Iran: Israel's occupation, nuclear weapons main obstacles to West Asia security. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says the establishment of full peace and security in the West Asia hinges on disarmament of Israel and end to its occupation of Palestine.
(2024-05-13). Egypt to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel. presstv.ir Egypt says it is joining South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
(2024-05-13). High-ranking Israeli 'security' official steps down amid Gaza war. presstv.ir A high-ranking official at the so-called Israeli National Security Council has stepped down due to frustrations over the failure to reach political decisions regarding future actions in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-13). Israel launches ground offensive into Gaza's Jabalia refugee camp. presstv.ir Israeli military tanks have started to go deeper into the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza as part of a ground offensive months after claiming Hamas had been "dismantled" in the area.
(2024-05-13). US senator calls on Israel to drop nuclear bombs on Gaza just like Hiroshima. presstv.ir American Senator Lindsey Graham says Israel should do "whatever" it deems necessary in its war on Gaza, drawing a comparison to when the US dropped atomic bombs on Japan during World War II.
(2024-05-13). UN chief renews call for ceasefire in Israel's Gaza war. presstv.ir UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres reiterates his call for an immediate truce in Gaza, where Israel has been waging a genocidal war against Palestinians.
(2024-05-13). Gaza death toll surpasses 35,000: Health Ministry. presstv.ir The Gaza Health Ministry has announced that more than 35,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli war on the besieged territory.
(2024-05-13). UNRWA: Israel's 'safe zones' claim false, no place safe in Gaza. presstv.ir The UNRWA chief rejects Israel's claim about setting up so-called safe zones for the displaced people of Gaza.
(2024-05-13). Hezbollah unveils new heavy rocket in attack on Israeli military outpost. presstv.ir Hezbollah resistance fighters have unveiled the new Jihad Mughniyeh heavy rocket in an attack on an Israeli military position in the northern sector of the 1948 occupied territories.
(2024-05-13). Hamas condemns Biden's remarks on Israeli captives as 'setback' to ceasefire talks. presstv.ir Hamas slams Biden's remarks on Israeli captives as a setback to Gaza ceasefire negotiations.
(2024-05-13). Humans of Gaza: Dr. Amin al-Bahiti, cheerful dentist killed while searching for food. presstv.ir Dr. Amin al-Bahiti, a 24-year-old Palestinian doctor, had a humble dream — opening a dental clinic in Gaza. However, his life was brutally cut short by the Israeli regime.
(2024-05-13). 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.
(2024-05-13). Duke University commencement speech prompts walkout over speaker's Israel support. presstv.ir Dozens of students leave Duke University's commencement ceremony over speaker's support for Israel.
(2024-05-13). 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.
(2024-05-13). 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.
(2024-05-13). Pro-Palestinian protesters take to the streets in Chile. presstv.ir Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters march to the US Embassy in Santiago to protest the Gaza war.
(2024-05-13). Iran voices readiness to assist flood-stricken people in Afghanistan. presstv.ir A senior Iranian official has announced the Islamic Republic's readiness to send humanitarian aid to the flood-hit people in northern Afghanistan.
(2024-05-13). Islamic Jihad chief: Resistance best way to terminate Zionist occupation. presstv.ir The secretary general of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad resistance movement describes resistance as the best option to terminate the Zionist occupation.
(2024-05-13). 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.
(2024-05-13). 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.
(2024-05-13). US Afghanistan occupation source of instability, terrorism threat: Iran diplomat. presstv.ir A senior Iranian diplomat says the United Nations and international organizations must focus on promoting peace, security and welfare in Afghanistan.
(2024-05-13). 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.
(2024-05-13). Nima and I Tackle Ukraine and the War on the Palestinians. sonar21.com 
Turned out to be a pretty stimulating podcast. Nima did his typical excellent interview and I teed-off on Hakeem Jeffries. I am disgusted and exasperated with the legion of U.S. lawmakers so eager to wage war on other countries, using the sons and daughters of average Americans. I dream of a world where a member of Congress, who votes to fund a war, must immediately resign and join up. Put their own sorry, worthless asses on the line. If we had that as a requirement, I am certain we would see the end of war fever.
(2024-05-13). More Recent Interviews. sonar21.com 
I am posting two more recent interviews. One was in Spanish. I am a little rusty, but still managed to inject some humor into a terrible situation. | First up, my interview with a nice lady in Spain. | I also chatted with Juan Rodriguez and his wife. Juan has a small channel and is trying to build an audience.
(2024-05-13). Days After Putin's Nuclear Drill Move, Macron's 'Don't Want War' Clarification | Ukraine | Russia. hindustantimes.com Amid the intensifying Russia-Ukraine war, the French President made a new remark on the West's role. Emmanuel Macron, on May 11, while answering a question on whether France is 'going to go to war', said Paris seeks to avoid direct involvement in the Ukraine conflict. However, Macron argued that an intervention might be necessary if Russia "goes too far." Watch for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-12). Van B. Robinson Common Council Chambers Weekly Schedule May 13th— May 17th , 2024. urbancny.com 
For the most up to date information on meetings, cancellations, and other notices, please check the City website Monday, May 13th | No meetings scheduled. | Tuesday, May 14th | 5: 30 p.m. Public Art Commission Meeting | Wednesday, May 15th | 12: 00 p.m. Study Session | Thursday, May 16th | 1: 00 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting | Friday, May 17th | 2: 00 p.m. Neighborhood and Business Development Public Meeting re: Restore NY Communities Initiative Grant…