(2024-07-13). Resistance Rockets, Drones And Tunnels Vs Billion-Dollar Weapons. popularresistance.org Using creative tactics, the Resistance to U.S.-Israeli terror is causing frustration and reversals for the oppressors. Consider the following: | CNN reported June 22 that the U.S. will support Israel in the event of a war with Hezbollah with everything it has. | U.S. officials publicly reassured top Israeli officials at a series of meetings in Washington, D.C., on June 20 that if a full-out war were to break out between Israel and Hezbollah, the Biden administration is fully prepared to back its ally. | The U.S. officials gave the assurances in person to a delegation of Israeli security officials, including Natio…
(2024-07-13). Women in Gaza three times more likely to die during childbirth, experts warn. electronicintifada.net Israel's targeting of hospitals, along with extreme hunger and lack of medicine, put pregnant women and their babies at critical risk.
(2024-07-13). Israel targets Palestinians from land and air in West Bank. electronicintifada.net Children bear the brunt of Israeli military incursions.
(2024-07-13). Israel quietly disappears West Bank land. electronicintifada.net No let-up in Israel's destruction of Palestinian refugee camps.
(2024-07-13). Video: "Wiping Gaza Off The Map": Big Money Agenda. Confiscating Palestine's Maritime Natural Gas Reserves. globalresearch.ca There is an unspoken "Big Money Agenda". Netanyahu's objective is not only to exclude Palestinians from their homeland, it consists in confiscating Palestine's multi-billion dollar Gaza offshore Natural Gas reserves…
(2024-07-13). US Exploits Animosity Towards Migrants To Demonize Socialist Countries. popularresistance.org The Republican party has been waging a blatantly racist campaign to criminalize migrants. Instead of pushing back on that narrative, the party that purports to be for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Democrats) is exploiting this racist anger to discredit a country it has targeted for regime change—Nicaragua—apparently for not sufficiently suppressing the rights of migrants. As Congresswoman Maria Salazar (R-FL) told a Biden administration representative at a recent hearing, "We agree on the end goal." This is part of a relentless campaign to punish countries that dare to resist Washington's agenda w…
(2024-07-13). Death toll from Israeli 'massacre' in Gaza 'safe zone' at 90. newarab.com 
Gaza's health ministry said the death toll from an Israeli strike Saturday on Al-Mawasi, where displaced Palestinians were sheltering, had risen to 90. | The ministry said "half" of the dead were women and children and that there were 300 wounded, many in a "critical" condition. Medical sources had said earlier on Saturday that rescuers who had scrambled to find those injured and still alive were also targeted. | Israel said it had targeted head of Hamas' military wing Mohammad Deif in the area, in the Gaza Strip's south. Hamas denies Deif is dead. | The new massacre came as international mediators pushed on w…
(2024-07-13). Resistance movements condemn Israel's 'horrific massacre' in Mawasi. presstv.ir The Palestinian resistance movement condemned the "horrific massacre" committed by Israel in the al-Mawasi refugee camp.
(2024-07-13). Israeli strike on Gaza Al-Mawasi 'safe zone' camp kills 71. newarab.com 
An Israeli strike Saturday on a displacement camp in the south of the Palestinian territory has killed at least 71 people, It is the latest reported massacre in the There has been widespread global outra…
(2024-07-13). Israel targets Hamas military chief and Oct. 7 architect Mohammed Deif; Dozens of Gazans reported killed. haaretz.com Deif was among the orchestrators of the October 7 massacre that killed over 1,200 Israelis and triggered the ongoing war in Gaza. At least 70 Palestinians were killed and 280 were wounded in the Israeli strike, Hamas health ministry reports…
aljazeera.com (2024-07-13). Israel's war on Gaza live: Dozens of bodies discovered after 'massacre'
Israeli forces are accused of deliberately targeting displaced Palestinians in Gaza City where dozens of bodies have been recovered after attacks in the city's Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood. | Director-General of the Gaza Government Media Office Ismail al-Thawabta has accused Israeli forces of carrying out a "planned massacre" in Gaza City. | Gaza civil defence teams say they found at least 60 bodies after Israeli forces withdrew partially from Tal al-Hawa and work continues to recover the dead and wounded from destroyed streets and buildings in the area. | Most of those killed in the neighbourhood were "families, women, and children", Gaza's civil defence spokesperson Mahmoud Basal said.
(2024-07-13). Dozens killed and wounded in Israeli 'massacre' at displaced people camp in Khan Younis. middleeasteye.net 
Dozens killed and wounded in Israeli 'massacre' at displaced people camp in Khan Younis | Israel says it targeted Hamas leader Mohammed Deif in area previously designated a safe zone
| | Palestinians carry away the shrouded bodies of three children killed in an Israeli bombing in…
(2024-07-13). Iran: Israel's savage Gaza massacre continuation of US-backed genocide. presstv.ir Iran says the savage Israeli attack on the al-Mawasi refugee camp is a continuation of the ongoing US-backed genocide in Gaza.
(2024-07-13). CAIR calls on Biden to stop enabling Israeli 'massacres' in Gaza. presstv.ir The main Muslim civil rights group in the US has called on President Biden to stop enabling Israel to commit daily massacres in Gaza.
(2024-07-13). Israel Electric Corporation to stage unprecedented large-scale drill amid Hezbollah strikes. presstv.ir Israel Electric Corporation is going to conduct an unprecedented large-scale drill, practicing the restoration of power supply in the event of a military confrontation with Hezbollah.
(2024-07-13). Israel's defense chief orders heightened alert on all fronts after Deif assassination attempt. haaretz.com IDF estimates that Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif was at least injured in the Khan Yunis attack, where at least 70 Gazans were killed and more than 280 were wounded ‚ñ Egypt, Jordan condemn Israel's Khan Yunis attack ‚ñ Netanyahu to convene cabinet ‚ñ Hamas official says IDF strike 'shows Israel is not interested in cease-fire deal' ‚ñ Defense Minister Gallant, IDF chief, Shin Bet chief, convene following Gaza strike ‚ñ UN chief says Israel is forcing Gazans 'to move like human pinballs'…
(2024-07-13). Israel unable to take 'stupid step' as it knows 'heavy price': Hezbollah deputy chief. presstv.ir A senior official of Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement says Israel knows for sure that it cannot make any stupid and reckless move against the resistance movement as the regime will suffer a "substantial blow."
(2024-07-13). Lebanon security source says Israeli strike kills 2 civilians. newarab.com 
A Lebanese security source said an The security source, requesting anonymity as they were not authorised to speak to the media, said that "two civilians were filling up water from a roadside spring" in the Deir Mimas area when they were killed in an "Israeli…
(2024-07-13). UN chief says no alternative to Palestinian relief agency UNRWA. newarab.com 
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres declared on Friday that there is no alternative to The UN Relief and Works Agency provides education, health and aid to millions of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon. Since war erupted nine months ago between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, UN officials have stresse…
(2024-07-13). Will Trump's return to White House save Netanyahu? ummid.com Many political analysts believe that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is buying time in Gaza and Lebanon with the hope that Donald Trump returns to the White House, following the next November elections.
(2024-07-13). Portland police force Muslim woman to remove her hijab. workers.org 
Male cops escort Serine Abuelhawa to jail where she was forced to remove her Hijab, Portland, Oregon, June 8, 2024. Portland, Oregon Serine Abuelhawa, a leading Palestinian activist, was arrested at Portland's Grand Floral Parade on June 8 for protesting the U.S.-backed Israeli genocide in Gaza. Abuelhawa said she was . . . |
(2024-07-13). Canada's ruling elite deploys court injunction and police violence to crush two anti-genocide student encampments. wsws.org Using a court injunction and police violence, authorities in Ontario and Quebec succeeded in shutting down the student encampments at University of Toronto and McGill University, without any of their demands being met.
(2024-07-13). When Nothing Else Works to End Israeli Genocide of Gaza, Urge Governments to Use UN General Assembly Res 377 "Uniting For Peace" for Peace in Palestine. pressenza.com The crime of genocide is happening. The intentional destruction of a people, in whole or in part, is genocide. The law is meant to be used to prevent it, not just review it after the fact. | We
(2024-07-13). Palestinian-Australian under police investigation for protests against Gaza genocide. wsws.org What has been reported makes clear that Hash Tayeh is being targeted for political speech condemning Israeli war crimes and for organising mass protests against them.
(2024-07-13). Political and media accomplices of Gaza genocide condemn Russian missile strike on Ukrainian hospital. wsws.org While shedding crocodile tears over the deaths of two people and injury of 16 others in Kiev, the cynical hypocrites occupying government offices and media editorial boards in the imperialist centres have said virtually nothing about The Lancet's estimate that Israel has killed 186,000 people.
(2024-07-13). Biden's aid pier in Gaza to shut down after 2 months of operation. peoplesdispatch.org The troubled project is set to close down after less than two months since installation, without addressing any concerns around ongoing genocide in Gaza…
(2024-07-13). Israel displaces more Palestinians amid operations in north, south Gaza. presstv.ir Israeli forces conducted military operations in Gaza City in the north and the cities of Rafah and Khan Younis in the south.
(2024-07-13). CAIR demands Biden to 'stop enabling' Israel attack on Al Mawasi. newarab.com 
(2024-07-13). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 279: Israel Orders Residents To Flee. popularresistance.org The Israeli negotiations team returned from Qatar after the first meetings of the resumed ceasefire talks on Wednesday to update the government ahead of upcoming talks in Cairo, Israel's Channel 12 reported. | On Wednesday, the heads of the Israeli Mossad, the CIA, and the Egyptian intelligence met in Doha with Qatar's Prime Minister to discuss a potential deal with Hamas, as several Israeli and U.S. sources reported "progress" in the talks to reach a deal with the Palestinian group. In Washington, U.S. National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, said that Washington sees an opportunity to reach a ceasefire and pri…
(2024-07-13). Like Biden, NATO Is Unfit to Lead. pressenza.com By Medea Benjamin | At 75, NATO has not aged well. Back in 2019, French President Emmanuel Macron was already sounding the alarm, Let's remember why NATO was founded. As the c…
(2024-07-13). For 75 Years, NATO Has Been Terrorizing the Globe. covertactionmagazine.com Will a formidable peace movement ever emerge that can succeed in stopping it? This past week, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) celebrated its 75th anniversary by hosting a summit in Washington, D.C., where its founding treaty was signed. A declaration issued at the summit made clear NATO's intent to continuously confront Russia in Ukraine, …
(2024-07-13). U.S. divide and rule no more… Washington's Gulf allies embrace Iran. dissidentvoice.org In a sign of major geopolitical realignment, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab states sent warm congratulations to Iran on its newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian. Saudi King Salman welcomed the news of Iran's election winner last weekend and said he hoped that the two Persian Gulf nations would continue developing their relations "between our …
(2024-07-13). Popcorn, Pizza and the Theater of Debate. dissidentvoice.org As the evening of June 27, 2024 approached, I wondered if the debate was really going to happen. For months now, we'd been seeing videos of President Joe Biden spacing out, drifting off into a fog at official events. At the G7, he'd wandered off and Italian PM Meloni had to gently guide him back; …
(2024-07-13). Math proves that Israel's stated goals are an epic lie. workers.org 
Twelve buildings are destroyed every hour in Gaza. This article first appeared on The Electronic Intifada at tinyurl.com/2a736esa, on June 27 and has been lightly edited. When you're in Gaza and see the destruction firsthand, the clearest conclusion is that Israel's stated goals are an epic lie, on a par . . . |
(2024-07-13). UK MPs press new FM Lammy on Gaza ceasefire, Israel sanctions. newarab.com 
(2024-07-13). A Palestinian mother was having coffee in her West Bank home when she was killed by an Israeli missile. haaretz.com An IDF missile hurtled into an apartment in the densely populated Tul Karm refugee camp in the West Bank, killing Nisreen Damiri in front of her 7-year-old son, and wounding her sister-in-law. This is what happens when the Israeli army makes 'maximum effort to avoid harming noncombatants'…
(2024-07-13). A renowned Jewish-Palestinian restaurant closes as its owners leave Israel: 'This country is shrouded in hatred and pain'. haaretz.com Majda, a restaurant just outside Jerusalem , was an international success story. After 14 years, the impact of the war led the owners, like many other chefs and vintners, to leave the country…
(2024-07-13). Palestinian released from Israeli jail 'came back from the dead'. newarab.com 
Muazzaz Abayat's parents "I came back from the dead," the 37-year-old Palestinian, told AFP at a hospital in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. | Abayat, a butcher by trade, was arrested without explanation on October 26, just over two weeks after the Hamas attack on southern Israel which began the current war on Gaz…
(2024-07-13). Sanders Makes Bid to Block Biden's New $18 Billion Arms Sale to Israel. truthout.org As the Biden administration pushes Congress to approve an additional $18 billion arms sale to Israel even as it wages what much of the international community considers a genocidal war against the people of Gaza, Palestine defenders on Friday urged U.S. senators to support an effort by Sen. Bernie Sanders to block weapons transfers to the key Middle Eastern ally. The Biden administration is… |
(2024-07-13). Israel's shrapnel weapons causing devastating injuries to children: Report. presstv.ir The weapons, experts says, are used in in places packed with crowd to maximize casualties.
(2024-07-13). 'Children in pieces': Israeli airstrikes on Gaza refugee camp kill 90. presstv.ir At least 90 Palestinians including children have been killed and more than 300 others wounded after Israel carried out air strikes on the al-Mawasi refugee camp in Gaza.
(2024-07-13). Israeli Colonizers Assault A Palestinian, Damage Cars In Jericho, Ramallah. imemc.org 
On Friday, illegal Israeli paramilitary colonizers assaulted and injured a Palestinian, and caused damage to many cars in Jericho and Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank's northeastern and central parts. Media sources said many colonizers attacked and caused damage to the car of a young man in the Al-Awja Spring area, north of Jericho. They …
(2024-07-13). UN chief says Israel forcing Gazans 'to move like human pinballs'. scmp.com Antonio Guterres said 'civilians are being pushed into ever deeper circles of hell' as he urged donors to plug UNRWA's funding gap.
(2024-07-13). How a hostage deal could pave the way for the Palestinian Authority's return to Gaza. haaretz.com Reports that Hamas is ready to give up control of Gaza as part of a cease-fire deal with Israel only underline the urgency of finding a solution to postwar governance in the Strip…
(2024-07-13). UN chief: Israel is forcing Gazans 'to move like human pinballs'. newarab.com 
(2024-07-13). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.
(2024-07-13). Dozens killed in their homes in renewed Israeli attack on Gaza City. wsws.org The Israeli army dropped leaflets on Wednesday telling residents of Gaza City to leave through "safe routes" and then proceeded to shell Palestinians in their homes.
(2024-07-13). Despite UN appeal, US and UK don't fund 'critical lifeline' to Palestinians. aljazeera.com Israel has tried for years to dismantle the UNRWA, which helps Palestinian refugees in Gaza and elsewhere.
(2024-07-13). Israeli airstrike destroys UN school sheltering displaced Palestinians. presstv.ir An Israeli airstrike has destroyed a UN school building housing displaced Palestinians.
(2024-07-13). European leaders defend Biden amid criticism after NATO summit gaffes. geo.tv 
US President Joe Biden answers questions about Israel after speaking about the Special Counsel report at the White House in Washington, on February 8, 2024. — AFP The European leaders has tendered their support for US President Joe Biden following the gaffes he made at…
(2024-07-13). Who will stop Israel's illegal annexations of Palestinian land ? fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) condemns Israel's plans to annex and expand illegal settlements in the West Bank, actions that constitute war crimes under the Fourth Geneva Convention. Third countries must uphold international law for the Palestinian people, or it will eventually cease to exist. FIDH call on all states to deploy all the necessary efforts in order to end Israel's settler-colonialism and apartheid, and work towards the realisation of the Palestinian (…) | – | /…
(2024-07-13). As NATO meets, Israel bombs four schools in four days. workers.org 
Resist NATO demonstration during NATO Summit, Washington, D.C., July 7, 2024. As the NATO military alliance was meeting in Washington, D.C., Israel bombed four schools in Gaza in four days. At the invitation of President Joe Biden, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz attended the NATO Summit. Israel's latest bombing of . . . |
(2024-07-13). Nasser Hospital Overwhelmed as Israel Issues More Evacuation Orders. scheerpost.com 
(2024-07-13). Israel's Plans For A Post War Gaza Reveal That Hamas Isn't The Issue. thelastamericanvagabond.com Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are repeatedly breaking down, due to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's insistence on continuing the war after a brief pause. However, there is little focus on what Tel Aviv has planned for the Gaza Strip in a post war setting. This is because it reveals Israel's true intentions from
(2024-07-13). At least 90 Palestinians killed, Gaza officials say, as Israel targets Hamas military chief. scmp.com It is unclear if military chief Mohammed Deif, one of the masterminds of Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel, has been killed.
(2024-07-13). A particularly zealous subset of Israel's religious-Zionist community is growing. Here's what it means. haaretz.com No fewer than 28 percent of the religious Zionist public term themselves 'Hardali' — nationalist religious zealots — up from 12 percent a decade ago…
(2024-07-13). Dozens Killed in Israeli Strikes in Gaza's Khan Younis, Including Children. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — At least 50 people, including children, have been killed in an Israeli attack on Khan Younis neighborhood, with at least 100 injuries and fatalities reported across the region.
(2024-07-13). Gaza's darkest hour: 60 decomposed bodies found in Tal al-Hawa after Israel partial pullout. presstv.ir At least 60 bodies are discovered as emergency crews searched for dead Palestinians in the Tal al-Hawa neighborhood located in Gaza.
(2024-07-13). War on Gaza forces 46,000 Israeli businesses to close. newarab.com 
Around 46,000 businesses have been forced to close in The report states the ongoing war on the besieged enclave has hit the economy heavily, with many of the companies affected being small businesses. | The CEO of an Israeli credit risk management firm under the name CofaceBdi…
(2024-07-13). Over 70 killed in Israeli strikes on al-Mawasi 'safe zone' in south Gaza. aljazeera.com Al-Mawasi, where thousands of displaced Palestinians are sheltering, has been targeted numerous times since October.
(2024-07-13). Thousands of Israelis march to Jerusalem with hostages' families amid fears that Gaza attacks endanger deal. haaretz.com Families of hostages and other protesters are marching to the Prime Minister's Office and will stage a demonstration there…
(2024-07-13). Married, educated, not in it for the money: The new profile of Israeli surrogate mothers. haaretz.com Who are the Israeli women who wish to be pregnant and give birth for others? The answer to that question has changed dramatically over the past decade…
(2024-07-13). Hamas Official Denounces Israeli Report on Military Chief as 'Nonsense'. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A senior Hamas official dismissed an Israeli Army Radio report claiming that the recent attack on al-Mawasi targeted Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, calling it "nonsense."
(2024-07-13). Israel's use of Hannibal Directive led to many deaths on October 7, including Israeli civilians. strategic-culture.su 
According to the Israeli daily Haaretz, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued the Hannibal Directive that ordered the use of force to prevent soldiers being taken into captivity at three army facilities infiltrated by Hamas on October 7. The orders were implemented in buildings where hostages were known to be held. Other orders were given to fire on civilian buildings and open areas.
(2024-07-13). Philadelphia: Response to police attack on Palestine rally. workers.org 
The following is a statement issued by the Philly Palestine Coalition in response to police attacks on their July 4th action: On July 4th, the Philly Palestine Coalition sought to exercise their right to free speech by organizing a rally and march for Gaza and Palestine against the U.S.-Israeli empire. . . . |
(2024-07-13). HRW calls on new Iran president to 'confront' breaches of rights. newarab.com 
(2024-07-13). Dutch forward El Ghazi wins case against Mainz over Gaza support. newarab.com 
Dutch forward Anwar El Ghazi had his contract at Mainz wrongfully terminated, a German court ruled on Friday, months after he refused to stay silent on his support for Palestinians in Gaza. | Mainz A Mainz spokesperson told Reuters they were waiting for the court's written reasons for the decision bef…
(2024-07-13). Four migrants drown trying to cross Channel from France to UK. newarab.com 
Four A navy patrol boat went to the site off of Boulogne-sur-Mer after being alerted that several migrants had fallen into the sea, maritime police told AFP. | Four bodies were pulled from the water, but people were also rescued, the police added. | The northern Pas-de-Calais region's prefect, Jacques Billant said the four dead men could be "Somalian, Eritrean or…
(2024-07-13). Eight killed in shootout during failed jailbreak in Mogadishu. newarab.com 
Five prisoners and three soldiers were killed Saturday in a failed attempt by some inmates to Twenty-one people were wounded in the Saturday morning incident, said Col. Abdikani Khalaf, spokesman for the Somali army's custodial corps. | Speaking after the incident was over, he told reporters that some inmates armed with small arms and hand grenades exchanged fire with guards. | State-run media reported that an elite police unit intervened to thwart the att…
(2024-07-13). Palestinians facing repeated forced displacement, UN envoy says. newarab.com 
Appealing to
(2024-07-13). Nigeria school collapse kills 21, scores injured. newarab.com 
A school in central Nigeria collapsed on Friday killing at least 21 people, mostly pupils as they were sitting their exams, the Red Cross and witnesses said. | Trapped pupils cried for help under the rubble as desperate parents looked for their children after the Saint Academy school in Jos North district of Plateau State fell in on classrooms, according to an AFP correspondent at the scene. | Rescue workers tried to reach the victims with heavy machinery and images from the scene showed crowds gathering around a caved-in concrete building and heaps of debris. | Red Cross spokesman Nuruddeen Hussain Magaji tol…
(2024-07-13). Erdogan says end near of military operation in north Iraq, Syria. newarab.com 
President Turkey launched Operation Claw-Lock in April 2022 to secure its border with northern Iraq, from where it accused Kurdish separatists of launching attacks against Turkish territory. | "We will very soon complete the lockdown of the area of operation in norther…
(2024-07-13). New UK gov faces Palestine test as Lib Dems call for recognition. newarab.com 
New UK Prime Minister
(2024-07-13). Egypt Olympic cyclist faces deselection over assault accusation. newarab.com 
Controversy surrounded the selection of Shahd Saeed, 19, who swerved into Ganna Eliwa, also 19, during a race in April. Eliwa was pushed off her bike 300m from the finish line. | The incident left Eliwa with a concussion, a broken ri…
(2024-07-13). Islamic State group attacks kill Syrian regime forces. newarab.com 
Several members of Syrian opposition-affiliated sources told The New Arab's Arabic edition Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that regime forces lost two members on Saturday in an attack on a military point in the desert in Another two were killed on Friday…
(2024-07-13). Netanyahu 'backpedals' on major Gaza ceasefire deal concession. newarab.com 
(2024-07-13). Tunisia judge imposes media ban on presidential candidate. newarab.com 
(2024-07-13). Malala calls for Pakistan to stop deporting undocumented Afghans. newarab.com 
Nobel laureate "It is deeply concerning that Pakistan is forcing Afghan refugees based in Pakistan back into Afghanistan, and I'm deeply concerned about the women and girls", the activist, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014, told AFP in…
(2024-07-13). Palestinian diaspora prep for Palestine national conference. newarab.com 
A number of online meetings attended by well-known figures from the Palestinians residing in
(2024-07-13). Biden's age takes centre stage amid his struggling campaign. newarab.com 
"We are not going to win in November with this president," Coming from a longtime close friend and major donor, Clooney's piece seemed to hit harder than video clips shared by Biden's opposition and right-wing media in recent months, showing the president as slow and frail…
(2024-07-13). Breakaway Turkish Cypriot state needs recognition, leader says. newarab.com 
The "Every day, we are working for recognition," said the president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), which Turkish Cypriot leaders declared in 1983 but which is recognised only by Ankara. | "Turkish Cypriots h…
(2024-07-13). President Maduro Eliminates 2% Tax on Large Financial Transactions. orinocotribune.com During a National Council of Productive Economy session, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro repealed the 2% tax on large financial transactions (IGTF) that was applied to foreign currency transactions. He also asked the Venezuelan tax and revenue agency SENIAT to increase its efficiency in collecting other existing taxes. | "I am signing the decree to eliminate ipso facto the 2% IGTF tax. We are already in a position to do so, and we need to increase the efficiency of the collection of other taxes that already exist, adapted to the need to produce more. We need to raise internal taxes and increase the efficiency…
(2024-07-13). NATO Summit: Not A Shield But A Bloodied Sword. popularresistance.org The pressing question we are required to grapple with today is the question of why? What lies at the root and what is the common denominator responsible for mankind's abject failure to achieve the vision set out in the U.N. Charter? | Upon due consideration, we are left in no doubt that, fundamentally, the series of conflicts that have come to define our existence are a consequence of the drive by one ideological bloc to dominate and impose a particular political, economic and value system onto a world defined by its diversity of languages, cultures, histories and traditions. | The result is the normalization of…
(2024-07-13). Assange's Case Shows Why Reforming The Espionage Act Is Imperative. popularresistance.org On June 25, 2024, the 14-year persecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange came to an end. As part of a plea deal, the journalist pleaded guilty to violating the Espionage Act. In exchange, he received time served for the five years he spent in a British maximum-security prison while fighting his extradition. Although Assange walked out of the courthouse a free man, his freedom came after paying an extraordinary harsh price. | Officially, Assange's crime was "conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defense information." According to the plea deal, Assange helped to set up WikiLeaks, which announced that it…
(2024-07-13). Climate In The Crosshairs. popularresistance.org NATO spent $1.34 trillion dollars on the military in 2023, an increase of $126 billion in one year.1 It is therefore accelerating the climate crisis in a decade that the UN Secretary General António Guterres has called 'climate crunch time', where urgent action is needed on 'every front'.2 | NATO is currently responsible for 55% of total global military spending. In October 2023, TNI, Tipping Point North South and Stop Wapenhandel published, Climate Crossfire – How NATO's 2% military spending targets contribute to climate breakdown. This report examined the climate impact of NATO's 2% GDP target for spending on t…
(2024-07-13). AES First Summit: Burkina Faso President Delivers Historic Speech. popularresistance.org On 6th July 2024, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger officially created the Alliance of Sahel States Confederation. | In this historic address, Captain Ibrahim Traoré delivers a powerful and inspiring speech at the 1st Summit of Heads of State of AES (African Economic and Security) Member Countries With a focus on unity, economic cooperation, and regional security, Captain Traoré emphasizes the importance of collaboration among member states to foster sustainable development and stability across the continent. His speech highlights key initiatives and strategies to enhance economic growth, strengthen security measures,…
(2024-07-13). French Elections: Anti-Fascist Victory And Deep Political Crisis. popularresistance.org Many thousands of anti-fascists celebrated all night in rallies around the country on July 7, as the news came through of the second round election results in France. | It had been widely feared that the far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National, RN), led by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, would be forming a government this week. Instead they were beaten back into third place, with 143 MPs (including their close allies). The left electoral alliance, New Popular Front (NFP), came first with 182 MPs (and they can count on the 13 "other Lefts" to vote with them). Macron's group got 168. A parliamentary maj…
(2024-07-13). Building A Planet Of Peace Is The Only Realistic Thing To Do. popularresistance.org There are times in life when you want to set aside complexity and return to the essence of things. Last week, I was on a boat in the Caribbean Sea, travelling from Isla Grande to the mainland of Colombia, when it began to rain heavily. Though our boat was modest, we were in minimal danger with Ever de la Rosa Morales, a leader of the Afro-Colombian community on the twenty-seven Rosario Islands (located off the coast of Cartagena), at the helm. During the downpour, a range of human emotions swept through me, from fear to exhilaration. The rain was linked to Hurricane Beryl, a storm that struck Jamaica at a Categor…
(2024-07-13). How France's Left-Wing Alliance Stopped the Far-Right from Seizing Power w/ MP Danièle Obono. thealtworld.com The left-wing coalition in France won a surprise victory in France's snap elections called by President Macron. The New Popular Front defeated not only Macron's Ensemble, they beat the far-right coalition of Marine Le Pen — which had made shocking gains in the first round of voting — to become the largest bloc in Parliament. | MP Danièle Obono from the movement La France Insoumise and the New Popular Front Coalition discusses how the Left united to beat the far-right and secured the historic election victory. | "Macron is trying to pull a power grab. If this was happening anywhere else in the world, e…
(2024-07-13). 'Completely unbelievable': US pilots say 'traumatized' by intensity of Yemen retaliatory operations. presstv.ir US Navy fighter pilots have described as "traumatizing" their encounter with Yemen's Armed Forces in the Red Sea.
(2024-07-13). Pelican Bay to Palestine: Drawing Connections by Monsour Owolabi. samidoun.net 
The following article is republished from Monsour Owolabi, a New Afrikan prisoner being held in Texas, which has been laid out into a zine for easy republishing. "International solidarity must not cease or slacken, even in prisons, because a ceasefire is not even the tip of the iceberg in bringing a solution to this conflict." …
(2024-07-13). "Project 2025" is just "Project 1981" scheerpost.com 
While "Project 2025" has sent many liberals into a panicked frenzy regarding the prospects of a potential second Trump administration, it shares the same foreign policy prescriptions that Democrats have been pursuing for at least the last four years. Further, some of its goals have been being pursued by conservatives since as far back as the Reagan administration.
(2024-07-13). Biden or Not, U.S. Policy on Palestine Stays the Same. scheerpost.com 
(2024-07-13). Russian Officials Vow Response to US Missile Deployment to Germany. scheerpost.com
(2024-07-13). A Biden Effort to Conserve Oceans Is Leaving Out Indigenous Peoples, Report Finds. scheerpost.com 
(2024-07-13). Jul 13, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
VOCES8: Cantique de Jean Racine by Gabriel Fauré Fredwitz on War II, by Fred Reed Operation DAWN, by Scott Ritter Why Is the West Preparing for War? by Paul Craig Roberts The Mainstream Worldview Is A Mass-Produced Artificial Psychosis, by Caitlin Johnstone Is the first amendment "out of control"? by el gato malo, Tim Wu The Moral & Strategic Bankruptcy of US Policy in Gaza and Ukraine, by John Mearsheimer Richard Falk Is "Deeply Pessimistic About the Future of the Country," by Kevin Barrett Biden: Strategic Projections of Confidence, by Yves Smith Biden Praises 'Vice President Trump' During…
(2024-07-13). What I Failed to Tell Judge Napolitano About the Joint Chinese Belarus Exercise. sonar21.com 
(2024-07-13). Kenyan police watchdog probes police link to mutilated bodies. aljazeera.com The nine bodies with 'visibile marks of torture' were found in an abandoned quarry near a police station.
(2024-07-13). How Long Do Democrats Have Left to Replace Biden on the Ballot? truthout.org Since President Joe Biden's poor performance in the first presidential debate, the speculation and arguments about whether he will remain the Democratic nominee for president have been unending. And big questions continue to swirl about what happens if he doesn't. Can he still be replaced on the November ballot despite locking up thousands of delegates in the Democratic primaries? |
(2024-07-13). Can Anyone Still Convince Biden to Step Aside? truthout.org Since his dreadful performance in a June 27 debate with Donald Trump, President Joe Biden has been the object of intense scrutiny from every part of the U.S. political sphere. Whereas Biden's renomination to lead the Democratic ticket in the November 2024 elections seemed a fait accompli for much of his presidency, the last two weeks have turned that assumption on its head. And… |
(2024-07-13). I Watched My Neighbor Die a Preventable Death Due to Scorching Heat in Prison. truthout.org As I write this, I am sitting in a tiny, unventilated cell five stories high at Stateville Correctional Center, a prison located about 30 miles southwest of Chicago. It is a decrepit, 100-year-old prison deemed unfit for human habitation. When the temperatures outside rise into the mid-90s, which has been occurring repeatedly this summer, the heat index in my cell rises to at least 110 degrees… |
(2024-07-13). Finland Is Offering Farmworkers Bird Flu Shots. Should the US Be Following Suit? truthout.org As bird flu spreads among dairy cattle in the U.S., veterinarians and researchers have taken note of Finland's move to vaccinate farmworkers at risk of infection. They wonder why their government doesn't do the same. "Farmworkers, veterinarians, and producers are handling large volumes of milk that can contain high levels of bird flu virus," said Kay Russo, a livestock and poultry… |
(2024-07-13). Crypto Mining Is Creating an Environmental Crisis for Black Texas Communities. truthout.org Bitcoin is more than just a shiny new way to lose money. It's also fueling Texas' energy struggles as the state prepares for another year of record-breaking heat. And Black communities are caught in the crosswires of climate change, those booming data centers, and the power plants needed to meet both demands. Last year, during Texas' deadliest summer in history, Black people bore the brunt… |
(2024-07-13). 118 UN Members States Pledge Support For UNRWA. imemc.org 
After the UNRWA Pledging Conference, 118 UN member states officially declared their participation in the Joint Commitments Initiative led by Jordan, Kuwait, and Slovenia, to support the important, life-saving word of the UNRWA. The initiative aims to provide support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) …
(2024-07-13). What a difference a debate makes. workers.org 
[President] Joseph Biden's recent performance at the nationally televised debates with former U.S. President Donald Trump left many TV viewers stunned and in a state of shock, for Biden seemed befuddled, out of his element and looking like a deer caught in headlights. He had periods when he was inaudible . . . |
(2024-07-13). Zionism and government attacks on the UAW. workers.org 
UAW President Shawn Fain speaks at press conference calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, Washington, D.C., Dec. 14, 2023. The United Auto Workers union is under attack by the federal government. A court-appointed monitor, imposed after major corruption scandals were brought to light, is conducting an investigation of alleged financial . . . |
(2024-07-13). What China accomplishes is unprecedented in world history: U.S. expert. ecns.cn During a panel on the sidelines of the second High-Level Conference of the Forum on Global Action for Shared Development held in Beijing on Friday, Jeffrey D. Sachs, president of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, said what China accomplished from 1980 to 2020 is unprecedented in world history.
(2024-07-13). Solomon Islands hailed as 'good brother'. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China's friendly cooperation with the Solomon Islands and other Pacific island countries never targets any third party or seeks political gain.
(2024-07-13). CHINADA Statement Regarding the Results of Review Delivered by the Independent Prosecutor. ecns.cn
(2024-07-13). China urges outsiders not to muddy regional waters. ecns.cn China has urged non-regional countries led by the United States to genuinely respect regional countries' efforts in maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea.
(2024-07-13). China slams Japanese defense white paper. ecns.cn Beijing said on Friday that it was strongly dissatisfied and resolutely opposed to the Japanese defense white paper for 2024, urging Japan to follow peaceful development and not to make excuses for its military buildup.
(2024-07-13). Global conference on human rights in Chinese Classics calls for second papers. ecns.cn The International Conference on Ideas of Human Rights in the Ancient Chinese Classics recently issued the second call for papers from both domestic and foreign participants, aiming to enhance the exploration of related concepts found in ancient Chinese texts.
(2024-07-13). China records drop in production safety accidents, fatalities. ecns.cn China saw a total of 9,229 production safety accidents in the first half of this year, a fall of over 25 percent compared to the same period last year, the Ministry of Emergency Management said on Friday.
(2024-07-13). Manila urged to 'immediately withdraw' ships illegally stationed at Xianbin Reef. ecns.cn China's Defense Ministry urges Manila to "immediately withdraw" ships illegally stationed at Xianbin Reef in the South China Sea.
(2024-07-13). Measures unveiled to enhance sustainable development. ecns.cn China on Friday pledged to take a series of measures, including expanding channels for financing and strengthening cooperation with multiple partners, to give durable and strong impetus to sustainable development.
(2024-07-13). Biden's high-stakes presser generates mixed response. ecns.cn US Representative Jim Himes of Connecticut, the top Democrat on the House intelligence committee, said after the news conference that he hopes Biden will step away from his campaign.
(2024-07-13). Tianjin restores glory of Xiaozhan Rice brand. ecns.cn Beside Baiwan Road in Jinnan district, Tianjin, the Xiaozhan Rice fields, the birthplace of the century-old rice variety, farmers are confident with their transplanting efforts in the hot summer.
(2024-07-13). GBA's trade with Central Asia rises. ecns.cn The China-Central Asia freight train service has been favored by both domestic and foreign customers due to its all-weather, stable, quick and efficient operations, he said.
(2024-07-13). Refine WTO subsidy rules on green items. ecns.cn Further efforts are needed to improve the WTO rules on subsidies for green products in order to prevent some economies from politically maneuvering global trade regulations"ÄÇ…
(2024-07-13). China highly values ties with Vanuatu. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China is a promoter and a contributor to the peaceful coexistence and common development of Pacific island countries.
(2024-07-13). Xi meets prime minister of Solomon Islands. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele of the Solomon Islands in Beijing on Friday.
(2024-07-13). Atlas of blood vessels to help fight cancers. ecns.cn A Chinese research team has published a groundbreaking study in Nature, creating the world's most comprehensive map of blood vessel networks for various cancers.
(2024-07-13). Chinese police officers head for Croatia to take part in joint patrols. ecns.cn Eight Chinese police officers will depart for Croatia on July 15 to participate in the 2024 China-Croatia joint police patrol, said the Ministry of Public Security on Friday.
(2024-07-13). Foreign trade hits new high in first half. ecns.cn China's total goods exports and imports reached a new high in the first half of the year.
(2024-07-13). CNS Shandong aircraft carrier fleet begins scheduled training. ecns.cn The CNS Shandong aircraft carrier fleet's recent open-sea combat training was part of its annual schedule and not aimed at any specific target, the Chinese Defense Ministry said on Friday.
(2024-07-13). Fact check: Ecosystem of Huangyan Island excellent. ecns.cn The coral reef ecosystem of China's Huangyan Island in the South China Sea has thrived despite the global coral bleaching crisis, according to a report published on Wednesday."ÄÄ…
(2024-07-13). Japan overstates 'China threat' in defense paper. ecns.cn Japan released its 2024 defense white paper on Friday, pursuing a policy of strengthening its own military power by making a big fuss about the "China threat", which is in line with the wishes of the United States, experts said.
(2024-07-13). China pilots port e-visa for Shanghai's Lin-gang Special Area. ecns.cn China has launched a port e-visa service in Shanghai for foreigners invited by enterprises at China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone Lin-gang Special Area from July 12, according to China's National Immigration Administration.
(2024-07-13). Five Takeaways From The US' Decision To Deploy Intermediate-Range Missiles In Germany. thealtworld.com This move will fundamentally transform the European security architecture and bury President Putin's plans to reform it. | Biden and Scholz
(2024-07-13). NATO's 2024 Summit Fails to Deliver as Russia Continues Grinding Ukraine Down. thealtworld.com — The Western media is now admitting to a wide variety of metrics indicating Ukraine's spiral downward amid the ongoing conflict with Russia; | — Reports indicate not only manpower shortages but a problem with properly training conscripts for combat; | — Ukraine continues to suffer from a wide variety of arms and ammunition shortages, with the West now finally admitting Western military industrial production has categorically failed to meet the demands of the conflict in Ukraine; | — NATO's summit in Washington DC pledged to expand Western military industrial production but failed to lay out a…
(2024-07-13). The conjuncture in the crisis. cadtm.org
(2024-07-13). France: Thanks to a massive mobilization of the Left the Far Right cannot control the government. cadtm.org
(2024-07-13). Climate and environmental crisis: Sorcerer's apprentices at the World Bank and the IMF. cadtm.org
(2024-07-13). End Austerity: A Global Report on Budget Cuts and Harmful Social Reforms in 2022-25. cadtm.org
(2024-07-13). In Finland, the Left Alliance Just Trounced the Far Right. cadtm.org
(2024-07-13). Europe is turning black and brown. cadtm.org How should we interpret the results of the EU parliamentary elections?
| In Croatia the voter turnout was only 21.35%
| The first observation: in the EU elections held in all 27 member countries between 6 and 9 June 2024, voter turnout was once again very low. The average for the entire European Union was 51%. But keep in mind that countries where voting is compulsory also figure into the calculation of that average — for example Belgium, where voter turnout was 90%. Without those countries, (…) | – | /…
(2024-07-13). Dark clouds over Europe with a few sunny patches. cadtm.org
(2024-07-13). France: Macron's gamble. cadtm.org
(2024-07-13). Structural Adjustment and the Washington Consensus Are Not Abandoned in 2000. cadtm.org
(2024-07-13). The Biden Administration Has Exposed The Brain Rot Of Western Liberals. thealtworld.com At the NATO summit in Washington on Thursday the US president This man's brain clearly does not work. It is done. Finito. No mas. Dementia has sunk in the rear naked choke, and Joe Biden's neurology is tapping. | Americans are watching live proof that their country does not require a president with func…
(2024-07-13). Redefining Ceasefire as Bloodbath. counterpunch.org
(2024-07-13). Countries are purchasing vaccines in preparation for a bird flu pandemic. expose-news.com Yesterday Nature published an article summarising what countries are doing to prepare for a bird flu pandemic. Wealthy nations are purchasing vaccines against H5N1 influenza and boosting surveillance. Nature expressed no concern …
(2024-07-13). Biden stands firm on campaign trail amid mounting pressure to step aside. geo.tv 
US President Joe Biden gestures as he attends a campaign event at Renaissance High School in Detroit, Michigan, US, July 12, 2024. — ReutersBiden rejects speculation of quitting the US presidential race."I am running and we're going to win!," Biden tells supporters. Urges media…
(2024-07-13). What will happen at Republican National Convention 2024. geo.tv 
Republican presidential candidate and former US President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Claremont, New Hampshire, US, November 11, 2023. — ReutersAs the US Presidential Elections are held every four years in November. the Republicans and the Democrats conduct televised…
(2024-07-13). Elon Musk donates to group backing Trump in US elections 2024. geo.tv 
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Republican candidate Donald Trump gesture during separate events. — Reuters/FileTesla CEO Elon Musk donated to a political group working to elect Republican candidate Donald Trump in the upcoming US elections, as per a report by Bloomberg on Friday….
(2024-07-13). Donald Trump's social media ban ends as Meta reinstates accounts. geo.tv 
This combination of images shows former US president Donald Trump and the billboard showing the Meta logo. — Reuters/FilesTrump's Facebook, Instagram accounts were suspended indefinitely.Ban imposed on Trump's social media accounts after Jan 6 attack.US presidential candidates are same as…
(2024-07-13). Inflatable wonders or graveyards? Hong Kong exhibition triggers an outpouring of mockery. globalvoices.org 
(2024-07-13). Virtual Reality & Innovation. icrc.org
(2024-07-13). B, General services, 1917- ongoing, 3313 metres of shelf space. icrc.org
(2024-07-13). The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross : commentary. icrc.org
(2024-07-13). C, Tracing and protection, 1870 – ongoing, 2298 metres of shelf space. icrc.org
(2024-07-13). Georgia: Closure after 30 years as family receives remains of missing loved one, give a burial. icrc.org
(2024-07-13). Launch of the Chinese Version of the Customary International Humanitarian Law Study. icrc.org
(2024-07-13). O, Humanitarian coordination bodies, 1921- ongoing, 127 metres of shelf space. icrc.org
(2024-07-13). ICRC office in Gaza surrounded by hundreds of displaced civilians, was damaged by nearby shelling. icrc.org
(2024-07-13). Bangladesh: 15th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2024 — Call for Registration. icrc.org
(2024-07-13). Azerbaijan: Family receives remains of missing loved one, honours with a burial after 30 years. icrc.org
(2024-07-13). China: Regional Symposium for the 30th Anniversary of the Adoption of the 1977 Protocols Additional to the 1949 Geneva Conventions held in Beijing. icrc.org
(2024-07-13). V, Various, 1840-ongoing, 552 metres of shelf space. icrc.org
(2024-07-13). South Africa: The 6th Commonwealth Conference. icrc.org Building a culture of IHL compliance in Commonwealth Nations and commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions…
(2024-07-13). Education programmes for young people. icrc.org
(2024-07-13). Environmental wartime protection is central to the protection of civilians. icrc.org Statement delivered by Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, at UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting "Stepping up Preventive Action: From Environment Challenges to Opportunities for Peace" on 8 July 2024 in New York City.
(2024-07-13). ICRC and European Union continue successful IHL training series. icrc.org
(2024-07-13). ICRC Director General's speech on the 120th anniversary ceremony of the RCSC. icrc.org
(2024-07-13). Gaza: Civilians must be spared from impact of fighting. icrc.org
(2024-07-13). ICRC's response to missing and dead migrants along the US—Mexico border. icrc.org
(2024-07-13). Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown. icrc.org
(2024-07-13). Mexico: ICRC urges Latin American and Caribbean states to reaffirm commitment to the 'rules of war' on 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2024-07-13). Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace. icrc.org — ICRC hosts "Adhering to Humanitarian Norms in Armed Conflicts" Panel at World Peace Forum…
(2024-07-13). Afghanistan: Wheelchair basketball empowers people with disability. icrc.org
(2024-07-13). CHINA: First national inter-university moot court competition on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) held in Beijing. icrc.org
(2024-07-13). D, Delegations, 1921-ongoing, 356 metres of shelf space. icrc.org
(2024-07-13). Saturday 7/13: Labor Rallies to Support Striking Alcatraz Cruises IBU ILWU Workers. indybay.org Alcatraz Tours Pier 33 | San Francisco…
(2024-07-13). Saturday 7/13: IBU ILWU Alcatraz Cruise Workers Striking & Rally. indybay.org Alcatraz Cruises | Pier 33 | San Francisco…
(2024-07-13). SiegedSec hacks the Heritage Foundation. indybay.org The Heritage Foundation is a conservative think tank in America, among the most influential public policy organizations. this organization is responsible for leading Project 2025, an authoritarian Christian nationalist plan to reform the United States government.
(2024-07-13). Saturday 7/13: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-07-13). Sunday 7/14: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2024-07-13). The Military Say You're A Terrorist if You Protest or Question the Government. indybay.org Regardless of whether you are Pro-Choice or Pro-Life, no matter how controversial your opinion or belief, the military has no right to label you a Terrorist for engaging in peaceful protests – but that is exactly what they are doing.
(2024-07-13). Saturday 8/3: BomBay To The Bay: A Garba Dance Festival. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center | 388 Ninth Street, Suite 290, Oakland…
(2024-07-13). Class Struggles in Argentine and US Imperialism with Guillermo Kane,Argentinian socialist. indybay.org Guillermo Kane,member of the Partido Obrero(Workers Party) of Argentina,professor at the University of Buenos Aires,will be speaking at Medicine For Nightmares Bookstore in San Francisco on Saturday July 20th,at 7 p.m. at 3036 24th Street San Francisco,CA.
(2024-07-13). Saturday 7/20: Unmasking Christian Nationalism as Dangerous to Democracy. indybay.org Online: www.mobilize.us/au/event/627769/…
(2024-07-13). Saturday 7/13: Real Estate: a walking tour. indybay.org meets in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2024-07-13). Sunday 7/14: Palo Alto Vigil for the Children of Gaza. indybay.org Corner of Town & Country Village | 855 El Camino Real | Palo Alto, CA…
(2024-07-13). California Buffalo Soldiers Trail, 1902-1904 legacy comes alive. indybay.org 2024 National Buffalo Soldiers Day celebrations are being planned along our California Buffalo Soldiers Trail from the San Francisco Presidio and Monterey Presidio to Sequoia National Park and Yosemite National Park marking the years 1902-1904 with the newly release book by author Brian Shellum, along the Historic California Buffalo Soldiers Trail.
(2024-07-13). Wednesday 7/17: Fremont Teach-in: John Lewis National Day of Commemoration & Action for Voting Rights GOTV. indybay.org Fremont Main Library, Fukaya Rm A | 2400 Stevenson Blvd | Fremont, CA 94538…
(2024-07-13). Wednesday 7/17: Washington DC Rally Livestream: John Lewis Day of Commemoration & Action for Voting Rights. indybay.org Online via livestream…
(2024-07-13). Workshop calls for all-out resistance and international action against Turkish invasion. indybay.org
(2024-07-13). Supreme Court's liberal justices warn of a "law-free zone" indybay.org "The President of the United States is the most powerful person in the country, and possibly the world. When he uses his official powers in any way, under the majority's reasoning, he now will be insulated from criminal prosecution," she wrote. "Orders the Navy's Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival? Immune. | Justice Sotomayor…
(2024-07-13). Saturday 7/13: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "We Are The Palestinian People" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MQYp……
(2024-07-13). Wednesday 7/17: Regents Rally. indybay.org Genentech Hall, UCSF…
(2024-07-13). Saturday 7/20: Film Screening of Farha & Conversation with Middle East Children Alliance Exec. Director. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley | 3962 Twilight Drive | Building #2 | San Jose | CA 95124…
(2024-07-13). Sunday 7/14: Cancel RIMPAC, RESIST NATO | üì£ ILPS NORCAL ECHO ACTION‚ĺÔ∏è. indybay.org 474 Sutter St., San Francisco.
(2024-07-13). Saturday 7/13: AI, Robotics, Security Privacy & The Future of Workers. indybay.org Tenderloin Museum — 398 Eddy St., SF, CA94102…
(2024-07-13). Tuesday 7/16: Action Call: Care Work Is on The Ballot! Demanding a Better Care Infrastructure in U.S. indybay.org Online: oxfam.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpc-urp……
(2024-07-13). Activists Protest NATO — While Biden Seeks Union Support. indybay.org In a city snarled with traffic and security barriers related to hosting the 75th anniversary of NATO and attendant summit, President Biden started his day this morning by meeting with national union leaders at the AFL-CIO headquarters near the White House. As Biden seeks union endorsements, the call for him to step aside continues to grow.
(2024-07-13). Chase Bank Smashes Its Own Windows. indybay.org Multiple locations of Chase Bank ceased operations due to lockout in a coordinated attack as a result of war profiteering in Gaza. Chase staff were forced to break their own windows in order to gain entry to the building.
(2024-07-13). Wednesday 8/14: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2024-07-13). Viral ad imagines the England football team without immigration. leftfootforward.org 'From the announcement of the starting line up, to our incredible five penalty takers, you can't deny that migration is a success story for our mostly loved (and sometimes loathed) national sport.'
(2024-07-13). Batteries Are So Back. levernews.com Good things are happening! The battery boom is on track to usher in a green energy revolution, exclusionary homeowner associations are set straight, public-sector retirees defend their health care, and Europe's leftists grab the wheel.Broaching The Battery Bottleneck: The U.S. battery market is on track for its
(2024-07-13). Project 2025 is the right wing's blueprint to smash our rights. How can the people defeat it? liberationnews.org 
Understanding Project 2025 in depth puts us in a better position to expose the plans of the right wing and the true political character of the Trump campaign.
(2024-07-13). FDA bans brominated vegetable oil in food because of concerns about chemical's health harms. nationofchange.org Due to the chemical's health hazards such as harmful effects on the nervous system, the agency said the food additive is no longer safe for food use.
(2024-07-13). Africa's deepening debt crisis: How Korea's latest move would help make a difference. pressenza.com This year in June, South Korea hosted the first-ever Korea-Africa Summit since the Korean government was founded in 1948 by inviting delegations from 48 African countries, about 30 of whom were state leaders. It is believed by many experts in the field that Korea and Africa renewed their partnership in various aspects of cooperation and business deals at the state-heads level, as well as a few African leaders securing millions of funds for projects in their countries. | However, it's hard to predict how African leaders would utilize the secured funds they have received from Korea, as the continent has been trappe…
(2024-07-13). Pluriverse — The Latin American Critique of Development. pressenza.com This article is part of a series of contributions from the book Pluriverse — A Post-Development Dictionary, dedicated to all those who fight for the pluriverse by resisting injustice and seeking ways to live in harmony with nature. The world we want is one in which many worlds coexist. | By Maristella Svampa | Critical approaches to the hegemonic notion of development have existed in Latin America since the early discussions of the Club of Rome's Limits to Growth. Critiques have ranged from debates on sustainable development to contemporary critique of the expansion of the commodity frontier. I would like t…
(2024-07-13). Celebrating Shark Awareness Day: Understanding and Protecting Our Ocean's Guardians. pressenza.com 
by: Assaf Levy, Every year on July 14th, we celebrate Shark Awareness Day. It is not just a tribute to one of nature's most misunderstood creatures; it is a call to action. Sharks have cruised the oceans for over 450 million years, playing a vital role in keeping marine ecosystems healthy. But today, these apex predators find themselves under increasing pressure, with many species teetering on the brink of extinction. | Sharks: More Than Just Jaws | Hollywood might portray sharks as mindless killing machines, but this couldn't be further from the truth. Sharks come in a st…
(2024-07-13). World Chimpanzee Day: Advocating for Our Closest Relatives. pressenza.com 
by: Assaf Levy, World Chimpanzee Day is not merely a celebration; it's a global call to action to protect and preserve one of humanity's closest relatives. Sharing over 98% of our DNA, these intelligent primates hold a special place in the animal kingdom. Held annually on July 14th, this day marks the anniversary of Jane Goodall's first steps into the Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania in 1960—a journey that transformed our understanding of chimpanzees and underscored their profound connection to humans. Today, the day serves as a poignant reminder of the beauty and co…
(2024-07-13). France/UK: Elections with a signal effect. pressenza.com Elections to the national parliaments in the UK and France took place at the beginning of July 2024. In the UK, the Conservative Tories suffered a resounding defeat, while Labour was able to govern with an absolute majority for the first time in over 10 years. In France, the Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) alliance became the strongest force in parliament, even though it missed out on an absolute majority. Both elections certainly have a signal effect, although the results are also due to the majority voting system in both countries. | By International Federation of Resistance Fighters — Association of Anti-F…
(2024-07-13). 'He's the devil', Trump critics speak out against Supreme Court immunity ruling. presstv.ir Protesters gathered at the US Supreme Court after it recognized that ex-presidents have immunity from prosecution for certain actions taken in office.
(2024-07-13). West 'not ready' to launch 'serious' talks with Iran on normalizing ties: Russia. presstv.ir Russian Ambassador to Tehran Alexey Yurievich Dedov says the West lacks readiness to launch "serious" negotiations with Iran over the normalization of their ties and the resolution of the Islamic Republic's nuclear issue.
(2024-07-13). Pakistan court acquits Imran Khan, but he remains in jail. presstv.ir Imran Khan will remain in prison even after he and his wife were acquitted on charges of marrying unlawfully by a court in Islamabad.
(2024-07-13). 'No Bombs, Just Bubbles': Children lead pro-Palestine protest in Rotterdam. presstv.ir Families organized a children's protest called 'No Bombs, Just Bubbles' in Rotterdam in support of children in Gaza.
(2024-07-13). South Koreans against NATO cooperation. presstv.ir The South Korean president is pushing for stronger cooperation with NATO following his participation in the group's summit in Washington this week. However, many South Koreans oppose this approach.
(2024-07-13). Russian military vessels dock in Venezuela. presstv.ir Russian military vessels arrive in Venezuela shortly after visiting Cuba.
(2024-07-13). 'Dream come true': Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi officially joins Inter Milan. presstv.ir Iranian star striker Mehdi Taremi is officially a new Inter Milan player after his long-anticipated arrival was confirmed on Saturday on a three-year contract from FC Porto.
(2024-07-13). Iran arrests main culprit behind Kerman terrorist attack. presstv.ir Iran arrests a central figure in orchestrating two terrorist blasts in the southeastern city of Kerman in January.
(2024-07-13). Samsung Electronics' main South Korea union to go on indefinite strike. presstv.ir Samsung Electronics' main South Korea union will go on an indefinite strike.
(2024-07-13). Pezeshkian: My administration will prioritize bolstering ties with neighbors. presstv.ir Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian says his administration will prioritize bolstering ties with neighbors.
(2024-07-13). Leftists lead in French legislative elections, no party wins absolute majority. presstv.ir A left-wing coalition leads in French legislative elections, with no party winning an absolute majority,…
(2024-07-13). Samsung workers' union in South Korea kicks off three-day strike. presstv.ir Samsung Electronics workers in South Korea braved the rain on Monday, to chant slogans and raise their fists in unison as they kicked off a three-day strike demanding better pay.
(2024-07-13). Evacuations, clean up begin in southern China flood-hit cities. presstv.ir Rescues evacuated residents in flood-hit cities across southern China after historic floods.
(2024-07-13). Russia says destroyed multiple Ukrainian warplanes over past 24 hours. presstv.ir The Russian army conducted cluster strikes on Ukrainian military airports with high-precision weapons.
(2024-07-13). Good news for Indians abroad | India inaugurates new visa application centers in Seattle and Bellevue. ptcnews.tv Good news for Indians abroad | In a significant move, India recently inaugurated new visa application centers in Seattle and Bellevue, aiming to streamline and facilitate the visa application process for residents in the Pacific Northwest. These new centers will serve as convenient hubs for individuals seeking to travel to India, offering a range of services to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience.In his inaugural address, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell Harrell expressed his admiration for the Indian community in the Greater Seattle area, praising their role and contributions in enriching the bonds of fri…
(2024-07-13). 'Historic': Raj Singh Badhesha becomes first Sikh judge in Fresno County Superior Court. ptcnews.tv
(2024-07-13). Programa de gobierno republicano. radiohc.cu
(2024-07-13). International experts aim to enhance the tracking of microplastic-related marine contamination. tvbrics.com 
A programme for technological cooperation involves 61 nations…
(2024-07-13). China steps up measures to monitor wild Asian elephant populations. tvbrics.com 
Local authorities have intensified efforts to ensure coexistence between humans and animals…
(2024-07-13). Is it still possible to avoid a civil war in Ukraine? strategic-culture.su
(2024-07-13). Ukraine's FPV Drone Obstacle Course Teaches How To Chase Vehicles, Fly Into Windows. twz.com 
The Ukrainian The driver, however, was in no danger. He was motoring through a training gro…
(2024-07-13). Zelensky government prepares further social cuts ahead of new debt negotiations. wsws.org Ukraine is now the second largest debtor to the IMF after Egypt. Its agreements entail mass privatizations and further reductions in already minimal social spending.
(2024-07-13). The Heat: NATO summit. america.cgtn.com 
Beijing rejected claims made by NATO this week that China is a "enabler" of Russia's military action in Ukraine. Foreign Minister Wang Yi dismissed the accusation as "groundless" and reiterated Beijing's commitment to international peace and stability. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued a strongly worded statement. | With the NATO summit wrapped in Washington, CGTN's Jim Spellman gives details on the three-day gathering. | To discuss: | Anton Fedyashin is a Professor of History at American University. |
(2024-07-13). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 869. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 869th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-07-13). Ukraine War Day #871: Zelensky Not Irreplaceable — Part II. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
(2024-07-13). Biden's press conference and the war hysteria of American imperialism. wsws.org Far more significant than the semi-senility of Biden is the political madness expressed in his policies and his statements, a madness shared by the entire ruling class political establishment.
(2024-07-13). Reject IATSE sellout contract—Organize rank-and-file committees! wsws.org The two Memorandums of Agreement were released July 10 on IATSE websites, only four days before entertainment workers were scheduled to begin voting on the deals.
(2024-07-13). Indonesian government attacks wages through phony public housing scheme. wsws.org Workers already face precarious employment and low wages as the capitalist class seeks to extract greater profits.
(2024-07-13). Boeing near-disasters continue to pile up in wake of sweetheart plea deal. wsws.org Boeing's $243 million fine is barely a slap on the wrist for the aerospace giant and an insult to the families of the 346 men, women and children who died after the company knowingly put the faulty 737 MAX 8 into service.
(2024-07-13). Western Australian teachers' union pushes through sell-out wages and conditions deal. wsws.org The union apparatus worked to intimidate teachers and school workers who were outraged by the deal, threatening an even worse outcome through government-mandated arbitration if it was voted down.
(2024-07-13). European Central Bank official sounds warning on growth of private credit. wsws.org Private credit institutions in Europe hold more financial assets than banks and other traditional sources of finance.
(2024-07-13). Traders Count Losses As Charcoal Stove Fire Ravages Adjumani Shop. plusnews.ug 
Business operators in Adjumani Town Council are reeling from a devastating fire that destroyed merchandise worth millions of shillings. The affected commercial building, located along Wani Road in Central One Ward, housed various shops, boutiques, and the Baby Coach bus booking office, among others. The fire, which started at around 1: 00 am on Friday morning, …
(2024-07-13). Miliband Orders Immediate Ban on New North Sea Oil. wattsupwiththat.com His decision to block the licences means that companies will have wasted millions of pounds on preparing their bids, with experts warning they are likely to take legal action as a result.
(2024-07-13). The Quest for Global Dominance and X Factor. ummid.com All the big powers are engaged in a continuous search for more destructive weapons, including AI weapons, and even exploring the prospects of space warfare. So what is this X Factor in the quest for dominance?
(2024-07-13). Supreme Court upholds homelessness criminalization, raising concerns. america.cgtn.com 
A high-stakes ruling by the United States Supreme Court last month could forever change the way local authorities deal with their homeless population. The move comes as the number of homeless encampments has spiked in several major cities across the nation. While some city officials say the ruling will allow them to enforce measures to keep public spaces clean and safe, other activists believe criminalizing the homeless community could only make things worse.
(2024-07-13). China: Government manipulates human rights review. fidh.org
(2024-07-13). IMD issues orange alert as heavy rains lash Mumbai. devdiscourse.com The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rains in isolated areas of Mumbai on Saturday, putting the city under an orange alert. An orange alert has also been issued for Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts in Maharashtra's Konkan region.
(2024-07-13). Cultural treasure or painful reminder? Libya's colonial architecture. aljazeera.com Residents of Tripoli and Benghazi are divided about what should be done with their Italian colonial heritage.
(2024-07-13). China: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 4 July 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement at the 56th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council for the adoption of the report of China's Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The statement expressed disappointment over the Chinese government's rejection of numerous key recommendations made by UN member states. Read the statement below.
UN Human Rights Council — 56th session
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(2024-07-13). Court dismisses Alec Baldwin's shooting trial over withheld evidence. aljazeera.com Hollywood actor was on trial for involuntary manslaughter after cinematographer killed on set of film Rust.
(2024-07-13). Market fluctuations and extreme weather threaten the U.S. lumber industry. america.cgtn.com 
Post-pandemic prices have been see-sawing for many products, not least lumber, the wood often used in building residential buildings. | Consumers, using federal stimulus checks to renovate their homes, drove a rise in wood-intensive construction during the COVID years. | Sawmills ramped up inventories to meet demand, but with diminished appetites for remodeling and new home construction, oversupplies of lumber are leaving the companies in dire straits.
(2024-07-13). OFSS Inter 1st Merit List 2024, Intimation Letter Published. ummid.com Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released OFSS Inter 2024 1st Selection List or Merit List of students who have applied for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) for the academicyear 2024-25 through Online Facilitation System For Students website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2024-07-13). Tomorrow's Cure: How a lifetime of exposures impact health – exposome explained. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org There is a study of the fascinating interplay between the cumulative effects of external exposures on a person's body and genes. It is called exposomics. Learn why you need to recognize that people are exposed to hundreds or thousands of things per day, and why it's important to study that complexity. Featured experts on this week's Tomorrow's Cure episode are Dr. Konstantinos Lazaridis, the Carlson and Nelson Endowed Executive Director for Mayo Clinic's Center for…
(2024-07-13). Valmiki Corporation scam: Bengaluru Court sends B Nagendra to judicial custody till July 18. devdiscourse.com A Bengaluru Court has granted judicial custody to former Karnataka Minister B Nagendra in connection with the alleged Valmiki Corporation Scam till July 18. The Enforcement Directorate (ED), earlier in the day, arrested Nagendra in connection with the alleged multi-crore scam case. Soon after the arrest, he was produced before the Court in Bengaluru.
(2024-07-13). World's Most Populous Nation Has Put Solar Out To Pasture. Other Countries Should Follow Suit. wattsupwiththat.com The story of Dharnai serves as a cautionary tale for the implementation of renewable energy projects in rural India, where pragmatism is the official choice over pie in the sky.
(2024-07-13). Drugs that kill "zombie" cells may benefit some older women, but not all, Mayo Clinic study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Drugs that selectively kill senescent cells may benefit otherwise healthy older women but are not a "one-size-fits-all" remedy, Mayo Clinic researchers have found. Specifically, these drugs may only benefit people with a high number of senescent cells, according to findings published today in Nature Medicine. Senescent cells are malfunctioning cells in the body that lapse into a state of dormancy. These cells, also known as "zombie cells," can't divide but can drive…
(2024-07-13). Saffronisation of Political Landscape in Kerala. ummid.com The message from the 2024 Parliament Election is loud and clear – if any of the UDF or LDF coalition falters, the BJP is ready and prepared to fill the gap in Kerala.
(2024-07-13). Five jailed for 2023 murder of Ecuador presidential candidate. aljazeera.com Former journalist Fernando Villavicencio's family and friends have urged an investigation into who ordered his killing.
(2024-07-13). Lakwena's father dies at the age of 99. independent.co.ug 
GULU, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Severino Kiberu Lukoya, a self-proclaimed prophet and father to former Holy Spirit Movement rebel leader Alice Auma Lakwena is dead. Lokoya died at about 2 Am Saturday at his home in Awere Cell in Pece-Laroo Division, Gulu City. He was 99 years old. Lukoya headed the New Jerusalem International Tabernacle …
(2024-07-13). Rebecca Lossin: The Multiple Gaze. newleftreview.org Resisting the erasure of working-class life in the American rust belt, the critical photography of LaToya Ruby Frazier combines intimate portraiture with representations of capital's flight. Rebecca Lossin reflects on MoMA's recent retrospective of her work—and on the cultural politics of documentary image-making in an age saturated with the visual.
(2024-07-13). Watch: Tallest yet submissive, ex-NBA star Tacko Fall performs Umrah. ummid.com Former NBA star, Tacko Fall, performed Umrah, lesser Hajj, on Monday, and his video of performing Tawaf, circumambulating around Kaaba, has gone viral.
(2024-07-13). Samsung, Preferred Networks join hands to produce cutting-edge AI accelerator chips. ummid.com South Korea based tech major Samsung Electronics Tuesday announced collaboration with Preferred Networks, a leading Japanese AI company, to produce cutting-edge AI accelerator chips.
(2024-07-13). The French left faces a hostile media. aljazeera.com In France, a shock election win for the left was no thanks to French media.
(2024-07-13). Maximize memory function with a nutrient-rich diet. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Research suggests that the ability to maximize memory function may be related to what you eat. Following an eating plan that provides a healthier selection of dietary fats and a variety of plant foods rich in phytonutrients could positively affect your health. Phytonutrients are substances found in certain plants that are believed to be beneficial for human health and help prevent certain diseases. There's still much to learn about what makes up a brain-healthy diet. Studies are finding that…
(2024-07-13). Meta lifts restrictions on Trump's Facebook, Instagram accounts. aljazeera.com Social media giant says Americans should be able to hear from the nominees running for US president.
(2024-07-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Helping kids with anxiety through exposure therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's normal for kids to feel anxious sometimes. When these feelings get too big and help is needed, experts often suggest cognitive behavioral therapy. According to a recent study at Mayo Clinic, guiding kids through parent-coached exposure therapy can be more effective. Dr. Stephen Whiteside, a psychologist with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center and lead author of the study, says exposure therapy helps kids face their fears more effectively than talk therapy, often requiring fewer sessions. Watch: The Mayo…
(2024-07-13). Crossing the Caspian Sea geopolitical route. strategic-culture.su
(2024-07-13). Joe Biden's age in perspective — at 81, China's oldest imperial ruler gave up the throne. scmp.com Whether Trump or Biden wins, they will be the oldest US president inaugurated. At 81, the Democratic candidate is the same age as China's oldest imperial ruler when they gave up the throne.
(2024-07-13). Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace recognises Wiwa people and their ancestral territory as victims of international crimes. fidh.org
(2024-07-13). UPPC gains momentum in modern printing and publishing. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC) is steadily advancing to meet contemporary printing and publishing demands, following significant improvements to this official government publisher. The 123-year-old printing house, once merely respected as the Uganda Gazette printer, has acquired state-of-the-art printing machinery. Its digitalization efforts have reached 35 percent, with …
(2024-07-13). Divorced Muslim women entitled to maintenance from former husband: SC. ummid.com In a judgement likely to read as interference in the Muslim Personal Law, the Supreme Court of India Wednesday ruled that divorced Muslim women are entitled to maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
(2024-07-13). Museveni: Negative media coverage hampers Uganda's development. independent.co.ug Kyankwanzi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed concern over the impact of what he calls 'irresponsible media coverage' on Uganda's development and reputation. Museveni made the remarks while meeting a group of government communicators at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) at Kyankwanzi. The group was led by Odrek Rwabwogo, the Chairperson …
(2024-07-13). Arua City to Enforce Six-Month Imprisonment for Workplace Sexual Harassment. plusnews.ug 
Employers in Arua City who sexually harass their employees may face six months of imprisonment under the proposed Arua City Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Ordinance 2023. This ordinance, developed with support from the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network, aims to address GBV at homes, workplaces, schools, institutions of learning, marketplaces, …
(2024-07-13). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital. newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
(2024-07-13). Do Celebrity Endorsements Help or Hurt Politicians? fairobserver.com "I am not here to tell you how to think," Oprah Winfrey told a 10,000-strong crowd at the Iowa Events Center in downtown Des Moines. "I am here to tell you to think." It was December 2007, eight months before Barack Obama was selected as the Democratic presidential candidate and 11 months before he won…
(2024-07-13). Changing the Trajectory of Teenage Pregnancy: How Zoe Girls Health Initiative is Empowering Teenage Mothers in Eastern Uganda. plusnews.ug 
Zoe Girls Health Initiative (ZGHI) is making significant strides in empowering girls aged 11-19 in Busoga, Eastern Uganda, to achieve their full potential and reduce teenage pregnancies. This initiative is pivotal in addressing the public health concern of teenage pregnancy in Uganda, where children aged 0-17 make up 50.5% of the population and youth aged …
(2024-07-13). Mayo Clinic marks medical milestone with world's first known successful total larynx transplant performed in a patient with an active cancer as part of a clinical trial. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PHOENIX — Mayo Clinic announces a groundbreaking achievement in organ transplantation, offering hope to thousands who have lost their ability to speak, swallow and breathe on their own due to diminished function or loss of their larynx. A multidisciplinary team of doctors in Arizona performed the third known total larynx transplant in the U.S. The case also marks a medical milestone as the first known total larynx transplant performed as part of a clinical trial…
(2024-07-13). KEAM 2024 marks verification for Engineering Rank List before July 9. ummid.com Candidates, who have registered for KEAM 2024 also choosing Engineering stream should verify their Plus 2 score or marks obtained in other qualifying exams through candidate log-in on official website cee.kerala.gov.in.
(2024-07-13). Alec Baldwin weeps as Rust shooting trial dismissed over withheld evidence. scmp.com The decision brought a sudden and stunning end to the manslaughter case over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
(2024-07-13). Social justice is the best policy. independent.co.ug 
Orientation around it would be a better approach to development, climate action, and global governance COMMENT | GILBERT F. HOUNGBO & LUIZ INACIO LULA DA SILVA | It is easy to be pessimistic in these fraught, uncertain times. Instability is on the rise, and conflicts are unfolding on our screens every day.
(2024-07-13). Iran Captures Man behind Kerman Terror Attack. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Intelligence Ministry arrested one of the main elements behind a terrorist attack that killed nearly 100 people in Iran's southern city of Kerman on January 3.
(2024-07-13). WCPL 2024: Former India pacer Jhulan Goswami joins Trinbago Knight Riders as team mentor. devdiscourse.com Former India right-arm pacer Jhulan Goswami has joined the Women's Caribbean Premier League franchise Trinbago Knight Riders as a team mentor. Goswami retired from all formats of cricket in 2022 and ended her career as the leading wicket-taker for India in women's internationals.
(2024-07-13). Grey Anderson: Imperium Uncloaked. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Tom Stevenson, Someone Else's Empire. Lucid anatomization of the American imperium, with a devastating assessment of the UK's equerry role.
(2024-07-13). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. IBD Pride Clinic: Belonging while battling bowel disease In July 2022, Mayo Clinic was one of the first in the nation to open an Inflammatory Bowel Disease Pride Clinic. The clinic aims to create an affirming space for LGBTQ+ patients to talk about their specific healthcare concerns. Mayo Clinic gives tips on staying active with joint pain…
(2024-07-13). Industrial Wind Power: Infant Industry Not. wattsupwiththat.com "The infant industry argument is a smoke screen. The so-called infants never grow up." (Milton and Rose Friedman, Free to Choose, 1979, p. 49)…
(2024-07-13). It's that time again: MSM Launches "Muh Russia" election narrative as brands collude to silence dissent. strategic-culture.su
(2024-07-13). Thailand: Killing of prominent human rights defender Roning Dolah. fidh.org
(2024-07-13). Semiconductors and the future of medical technology. america.cgtn.com 
Technologists and companies involved in the semiconductor industry are gathering in San Francisco for the SEMICON conference. As part of the event, experts in the health profession are also looking for ways to make medical technology smarter.
(2024-07-13). (NUC 14 Pro+) ASUS unpacks ultracompact computers. ummid.com Taiwan based hardware major ASUS Tuesday unveiled the ASUS NUC 14 Pro+, an ultracompact PC that offers best-in-class performance.
(2024-07-13). Philadelphia Zoo welcomes the first Sumatran orangutan born there in 15 years. scmp.com Zoo hails the birth as a 'major conservation win' as the Sumatran orangutan is critically endangered.
(2024-07-13). Earth sees warmest-ever June, the 13th consecutive record-breaking month. independent.co.ug 
LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | The June global surface temperature was 1.22 degrees Celsius above the 20th-century average of 15.5 degrees Celsius, making it the warmest June on record and the 13th consecutive month of record-high global temperatures, according to a new report released by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Friday. …
(2024-07-13). Traders count losses as fire ravages Adjumani shop. independent.co.ug 
Adjumani, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Business operators in Adjumani Town Council are reeling from a devastating fire that destroyed merchandise worth millions of shillings. The affected commercial building, located along Wani Road in Central One Ward, housed various shops, boutiques, and the Baby Coach bus booking office, among others. The fire, which started at around …
(2024-07-13). CA Final May 2024 Result out; Ghilman Saalim Ansari among toppers. ummid.com Ghilman Saalim Ansari, Kushagra Roy, Shivam Mishra, Yug Sachin Kariya and Varsha Arora are among the toppers of CA Final and Intermediate exams held in May 2024 the results of which were declared by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Thursday.
(2024-07-13). AIMPLB convenes meet to discuss SC verdict on maintenance to divorced woman. ummid.com The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMLB) has convened a meeting on Sunday to discuss the legal options in the wake of Supreme Court ruling relating to the maintenance to divorced women.
(2024-07-13). Can you prevent cancer with lifestyle changes? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nearly half of cancer deaths in the U.S. are associated with preventable risk factors — such as smoking and alcohol use — according to a new American Cancer Society study. Dr. Jon Ebbert, medical director of the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center, says it's never too late to make lifestyle changes that can decrease your risk of cancer. Watch: Prevent cancer with lifestyle changes youtu.be/__d7F9sEcaQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 27) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-07-13). 'I'm not going anywhere,' Biden tells Michigan voters amid Gaza protests. aljazeera.com US president sought to reassure voters in the key battleground state that he is a better option than Donald Trump.
(2024-07-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can energy drinks cause heart issues? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In recent years, there's been a big boost in the beverage industry when it comes to the sale of energy drinks. Classified as dietary supplements, most of these drinks contain stimulating ingredients, in addition to high amounts of caffeine, that aren't regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Researchers at Mayo Clinic recently published a study looking into the risks of consuming energy drinks by people with genetic heart diseases. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…
(2024-07-13). Biden attacks Trump at Detroit rally, says 'I am running and we're going to win'. scmp.com 'Americans want a president not a dictator,' Biden told supporters as more Democrats urged him to quit the US presidential race.
(2024-07-13). Fiji protesters call for freedom and justice in the Pacific — and Palestine. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report The Fiji NGO Coalition on Human Rights and other protesters took to the streets of Fiji's capital Suva yesterday in a rare demonstration demanding freedom, decolonisation and human rights in Kanaky New Caledonia and West Papua. The peaceful "pre-Bastille Day" protest came after recent events in Kanaky New Caledonia led to 10…
(2024-07-13). CERES team presentations at the DDP conference in El Paso, TX, July 2024. wattsupwiththat.com In this post, we will provide links to the slides and videos of all three presentations (courtesy of the DDP). Videos for the other presentations at this conference (and many of the earlier conferences) can be found on the DDPmeetings YouTube channel.
(2024-07-13). Restrictions on Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts to be rolled back. scmp.com Americans should be able to hear from all US presidential nominees on the same basis, parent company Meta says.
(2024-07-13). New Criminal Laws in India: Why They Must be Reviewed and Revised? ummid.com It seems that the BJP has used the opportunity under the cover of colonial baggage to enact more draconian laws that fit well into the ongoing project of Hindu nationalism.
(2024-07-13). Kyambogo Expands Programs at Learning Centers, Extends Application Deadline. plusnews.ug 
Kyambogo University has expanded its undergraduate programs offered at regional learning centers. This is aimed at increasing accessibility for students and alleviating the pressure on its main campus. Addressing the public, Dr. Annie Begumisa, the Academic Registrar, announced that 16 undergraduate programs are now available at the university's Bushenyi and Soroti learning centers. Eligible students …
(2024-07-13). Austerity and immigration no longer explain the far right's rise in Europe. aljazeera.com Europeans are not struggling with a recession or facing any more migration than before. So why is the far right surging?>
(2024-07-13). Do tampons contain 'alarming' quantities of lead and arsenic? aljazeera.com More than half of all women are thought to use tampons – but could they be poisonous?>
(2024-07-13). France Election Results 2024: No clear winner, Macron asks PM to stay. ummid.com French President Emmanuel Macron Monday asked incumbent Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to stay in office after the 2024 legislative elections in France ended without a clear winner.
(2024-07-13). Outgoing Anti-Stock Theft Unit commandant hands over office. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Friday, Elias Kasirabo, the outgoing Commandant of the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU), officially handed over the office to Francis Chemusto, who previously served as the regional police commander for Mt. Moroto. This change follows recent appointments by the Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, which saw Kasirabo moved to …
(2024-07-13). England, Spain to clash in Euro Cup 2024 Final Sunday. ummid.com In a thrilling semi-final match Wednesday, England defeated Netherlands to reach Euro Cup 2024 Final where it will clash with Spain Sunday.
(2024-07-13). Tony Wood: Mexico in Flux. newleftreview.org Against the rightward trend of the Old World, countries in Latin America continue to favour governments of the left. The resounding mandate for Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico's presidential election confirms Morena's hegemony within the new party system. Where exactly on the political map should its project be placed?
(2024-07-13). Pezeshkian Accentuates Regional Cooperation in His Foreign Policy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President-Eect Masoud Pezeshkian said the guiding principle of his forthcoming administration's foreign policy will include cooperation for regional development.
(2024-07-13). Delaware picked for White House 'Smart Shopper' pilot program to help reduce hunger. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Delaware will be the first state in the nation to test out the new "SNAP Smart Shopper" app, which officials hope will reduce food waste and hunger. | Part of the Data…
(2024-07-13). Tomorrow's Cure: How DNA guides cancer detection. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org What if you knew you'd get sick before you ever felt symptoms? If it was a cold, that information is useful. In the case of cancer, it is lifesaving. This week's podcast episode of Tomorrow's Cure explores how DNA could be used to detect blood cancers before they ever develop. Episode experts include Dr. Mrinal Patnaik, a hematologist, internist and oncologist at Mayo Clinic; and Dr. Kelly Bolton, an oncologist at Washington University in St….
(2024-07-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says more than 110,000 suspected cases of alpha-gal syndrome were identified between 2010 and 2022. However, the CDC says that number may be much higher because people need to be tested for alpha-gal syndrome and there are many healthcare providers who may not be familiar with the emerging disease. What is…
(2024-07-13). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
(2024-07-13). What to expect at the Republican National Convention. america.cgtn.com 
Former U.S. President Donald Trump can look forward to officially becoming the Republican presidential nominee next week at the Republican National Convention in Wisconsin, a so-called "swing state," whose voters might be pivotal in determining who becomes the next country's next leader.
(2024-07-13). Spokesman Pushes to Promote Iran's Public Diplomacy Relations. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani held talks with his foreign counterparts on the sidelines of a meeting of BRICS in Russia to discuss the expansion of Iran's cultural, media and public diplomacy relations.
(2024-07-13). The Iran Notes – Protests in Iran: Systematic and violent repression of freedom of assembly. fidh.org
(2024-07-13). Myanmar: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org
(2024-07-13). Karamoja CSOs urge localized development funding. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Civil Society Organizations in the Karamoja sub-region have demanded direct engagement with the donor community and localization of humanitarian programs. According to the CSOs, this would enable them to strengthen their organizational structures and access direct funding to implement their development interventions. The dialogue would also help the donors to …
(2024-07-13). Pakistan court acquits former PM Imran Khan, wife in unlawful marriage case. aljazeera.com Acquittal comes after another appeals court upheld the couple's conviction, but Khan's lawyer says he won't be released.
(2024-07-13). Moderate rain lashes parts of Himachal Pradesh, 15 roads closed. devdiscourse.com Moderate rain continued to lash parts of Himachal Pradesh and 15 roads were closed in the state, officials said on Saturday.
(2024-07-13). How "legal" is Bulldozer action against "illegal" homes? ummid.com We are still searching for a suitable way to engage with those who celebrate the bulldozing of houses belonging to poor Muslims and Dalits. The state appears to appease them through the weaponization of legality.
(2024-07-13). SATIRE: IRS Collects $1 Billion In Back Taxes From Wealthy Americans. theonion.com 
Following a series of initiatives the IRS launched last year to pursue extremely wealthy tax evaders with a focus on individuals with more than $1 million in income and over $250,000 in debt, the organization announced that it has successfully collected $1 billion in back taxes. What do you think?
(2024-07-13). Owen Hatherley: Labourism: In and Against? newleftreview.org Owen Hatherley on Andy Beckett, The Searchers. Interlinked portraits of the Labour Party's Bennite bloc, from 1968 to the Corbyn leadership.
(2024-07-13). Two Females Killed in Soroti, Serere Districts. plusnews.ug 
The police in Serere and Soroti districts are investigating the murders of two females, allegedly killed by their estranged lovers. The victims have been identified as Hildah Ariago, 45, a resident of Onyakai cell, Soroti City West Division, and Joyce Mary Iwuno, 16, a pupil of Idupa Primary School in Serere District. Joyce Mary Iwuno was …
(2024-07-13). Alarming surge in crimes against Muslims after 2024 LS Polls: APCR. ummid.com Crimes against Muslims have increased in India after the conclusion of the Lok Sabha election on June 4, 2024, Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) said in a report.
(2024-07-13). US empire, global capitalism and the 'internationalisation' of states. links.org.au Rather than globalisation weakening states, domestic states have become more important than ever.
(2024-07-13). Biden signs into law bill enhancing US support for Tibet. devdiscourse.com President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill which enhances US support for Tibet and promotes dialogue between China and the Dalai Lama toward a peaceful resolution of the dispute over the status and governance of the remote Himalayan region.
(2024-07-13). Celebrate safely: Use caution when using fireworks and sparklers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Americans everywhere will be celebrating Independence Day on July 4, and that often means fireworks and sparklers are involved. While exciting, fireworks also can be dangerous if not handled properly. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), eight people died and nearly 10,000 people were treated at emergency departments in 2023 due to fireworks injuries. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, urges families to practice caution when using fireworks for personal use. "Fourth of July firework…
(2024-07-13). Failed Firms and CV Boasts — Little-Known New Reform UK MP's Past Comes Under Scrutiny. bylinetimes.com 
In his Reform UK website bio, he states: "I grew up in Basildon, worked hard, and went on to study economics at university. From there, I was recruited by tier 1 banks. | "Since then, I have facilitated billions of dollars in business deals across sectors including energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing for both global corporations and developing country governments. I achieved this by fostering relationships, understanding the legal documentation, and getting the numbers right." | But some of the numbers and documents don't seem to add up. | His biography also adds: "My professional journey has included…
(2024-07-13). 4 essential food safety tips for summertime gatherings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Summer is a season of outdoor gatherings, barbecues and picnics, where food is often at the center of the festivities. However, the warm weather also creates ideal conditions for the growth of harmful bacteria, increasing the risk of foodborne illnesses. It's critical that you follow food safety recommendations so you can enjoy hosting and attending these events without worrying about getting sick. Follow these four simple tips to prevent foodborne illness: 1. Wash your hands and…
(2024-07-13). Hurricane Beryl-hit Houston residents 'living in hell' without power as US city sizzles. scmp.com 'Dealing with the heat at home, it's terrible. Honestly, we're suffering,' says a customer, who is among one million still without electricity.
(2024-07-13). A surprising litmus test for Kanaky New Caledonia's independence parties. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Denise Fisher The voters in the second round of France's national elections last weekend staved off an expected shift to the far-right. But the result in the Pacific territory Kanaky New Caledonia was also in many ways historic. Of the two assembly representatives decided, a position fell on either side of the deep…
(2024-07-13). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast. newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.
(2024-07-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Keeping kids safe outside during summer play. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Summer vacation for kids is well underway. Finding activities to keep the kids busy and destinations to visit can be on many parents' list. There is one place Mayo Clinic's Dr. Steven Maher hopes they don't have to visit — and that's the emergency medicine department. From wearing bike helmets to keeping kids hydrated, Dr. Maher says there are a few things you can do to help keep kids safe during summer play. Watch: The…
(2024-07-13). Preeclampsia's lingering shadow. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Researchers are searching for a cure for preeclampsia and have just uncovered some biomarkers that may lead to future treatments.
(2024-07-13). Promises and Perils of AI in Media Discourse. ummid.com More than 400 journalists and media professionals from 30 countries gathered at the Philippine International Convention Center to attend the conference focused on "The Future of Facts."
(2024-07-13). Turkey proposes bill to get stray dogs off the street, but critics say it's inhumane. scmp.com There are around 4 million such animals roaming the country, and 65 people have died in street dog attacks since 2022.
(2024-07-13). For Asian-Americans, 2024 US presidential election stirs anxiety over what is at stake. scmp.com Litany of fears cited as politicians ramp up anti-China rhetoric and AI disinformation campaigns grow ever more sophisticated.
(2024-07-13). Elon Musk donates to Donald Trump, tapping vast fortune to swing US presidential race. scmp.com The world's richest person is said to have contributed a sizeable amount to a Super PAC working to help the Republican candidate beat Biden.
(2024-07-13). UK to release thousands of inmates, with overcrowded prisons at 'breaking point'. scmp.com Justice minister Shabana Mahmood warns that if cell space runs out, there will be 'van-loads of dangerous people circling the country'.
(2024-07-13). Kodak photo printers maintain 'Amazon Bestseller' status. ummid.com The Kodak photo printer, manufactured and distributed by Prinics, has become a global Amazon bestseller.
(2024-07-13). Syracuse Housing Authority Announces Opening Weekend for Annual $10K Youth Basketball Tournament. urbancny.com 
Syracuse, NY — Syracuse Housing Authority (SHA) is excited to announce the opening weekend of our annual $10K Youth Basketball Tournament, set to take place on July 13th, 27th, and 28th at Wilson Park. This event aims to provide a positive and enriching experience for vulnerable youth in Syracuse and Onondaga County. Our tournament combines basketball with outreach initiatives, connecting youth to caring adults and positive activities. This year's event will include training camps and tournament days, featuring mini-classes on crucial topics such as financial literacy, health and wellness, education, and co…
(2024-07-13). What is laryngeal chondrosarcoma? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about a recent first at Mayo Clinic, a total larynx transplant. What you may not have heard was what precipitated that transplant. The patient developed a rare form of cancer called laryngeal chondrosarcoma. Dr. David Lott is a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist who specializes in laryngeal cancer. He says your larynx, or voice box, essentially sits in the middle of your throat. "And it has a bunch of jobs. It is the…
(2024-07-13). 'We know the tactics they use': The poachers turned gamekeepers of Kenya. aljazeera.com An anti-poaching unit in Kenya's Aberdare National Park employs former poachers to curb wildlife crime.
(2024-07-13). British police arrest man over human remains found in dumped suitcases. scmp.com Armed officers detained a 34-year-old suspect at a railway station in Bristol, with remains found earlier believed to be connected to those in the suitcases.
(2024-07-13). Pa. extends human influenza testing into summer amid bird flu outbreak. whyy.org
(2024-07-13). Finland's once-brisk China ties rattled as Russia sanctions fracture travel, trade links. scmp.com As Finland cooperates with European Union sanctions on Russia, its relationship with China has suffered as once-lively trade and travel links show cracks.
(2024-07-13). Sports Safety Spotlight: Mayo Clinic touts advancements in hip, knee replacement to keep seniors active. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. ‚Äï The summer weather inspires people of all ages to head outside and play sports. For seniors, pickleball has become a popular option, partly because the court is small enough that players don't need to move very far to hit the ball. But even with a sport that's easier on a person's joints, many people still suffer unnecessarily playing on aching hips and knees that need replacement. "Fear is often part of the…
(2024-07-13). Cambodia: Convictions and prison sentences of ten members of Mother Nature Cambodia. fidh.org
(2024-07-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Sunscreen has a shelf life and other facts to know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Did you know sunscreen has a shelf life and can expire? Or that too much heat or cold can ruin a new bottle? Protecting your skin from harmful sun rays will help against inflammation, burns, premature aging and, most importantly, skin cancer. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, has more on sunscreen shelf life and other facts to help make decisions as you head into the sun. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/pW5-va0rvqI Sunscreen has a…
(2024-07-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips from a gynecological surgeon on recovery from surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Megan Wasson in surgery Every year, about 4 million gynecologic surgeries are performed in the U.S. Among these, hysterectomies are the most common, with over half a million procedures done annually, excluding those related to childbirth. Dr. Megan Wasson, a gynecologic surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive procedures at Mayo Clinic, says it's a priority to help patients in their recovery from surgery so they can get back to their lives as quickly as possible….
(2024-07-13). Deeply Democratic Milwaukee wrestles with hosting Trump, Republican National Convention. devdiscourse.com Milwaukee loves its Miller Beer, Brewers baseball and "Bronze Fonz" statue. The deepest blue city in swing state Wisconsin, Milwaukee also loves Democrats.
(2024-07-13). Bahrain: Joint letter on Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace as he exceeds three years on hunger strike. fidh.org
(2024-07-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Misconceptions about how diet affects kidney stones. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Kidney stones often have no definite, single cause, although several factors may increase someone's risk. While diet can be one of those factors, there are several misconceptions about what foods and drinks to avoid or consume more of in order to prevent kidney stones. However, in this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Aaron Potretzke, a Mayo Clinic urologist, explains why there's no single diet plan that can prevent kidney stones. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/sV6pyxErOwc…
(2024-07-13). A world exasperated with the West may well seek leadership elsewhere. scmp.com Recent UK and French election results and US turmoil are creating an impression of political and societal instability.
(2024-07-13). Euro 2024: Spain reaches Final, courtesy Yamal's history making goal. ummid.com Euro Cup 2024 Semi Final: Spain on Tuesday July 09, 2024 defeated France 2-1 in Euro Cup 2024 Semi Final Match, courtesy Lamine Yamal's history making goal in Munich.
(2024-07-13). DU Admin rejects proposal to include Manusmriti in law course. ummid.com Delhi University administration has kept aside a proposal to include reading of Manusmriti as part of the law course LLB.
(2024-07-13). Body found of woman who went missing after taking Didi ride in Mexico. scmp.com Paola Banuelos' death has reverberated in Mexico, where at least two women are killed in gender-related violence every day.
(2024-07-13). Dan Kovalik Interviews Journalist/Writer from Liberated Donbass. marktanliano.net READ MORE:…
(2024-07-13). India's trade, talent pipeline under threat from Europe's right-wing, populist surge. scmp.com The far-right's nationalist, anti-immigrant agenda imperils services exports and the seamless cross-border movement of talent.
(2024-07-13). REFILE-Taiwan on alert over 'waves' of missile tests in north China. devdiscourse.com Taiwan's defence ministry said on Saturday it was monitoring "waves" of missile tests taking place in China's far northern region of Inner Mongolia and that its air defence forces were on alert.
(2024-07-13). Wimbledon 2024: Novak Djokovic storms into Quarter Finals in style. ummid.com World No 2 Novak Djokovic Monday stormed into Wimbledon Quarter Finals, convincingly defeating Holger Rune in three straight sets with the scoreboard screaming 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.
(2024-07-13). Where there's smoke, there's fire. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-07-13). Rahul Gandhi's Hinduism Vs BJP-RSS's Hindutva. ummid.com While leaders like Mahatma Gandhi to Rahul Gandhi have expanded and enhanced the humane aspect of Hinduism, the Savarkar-RSS have treaded the path of hate and consequent violence.
(2024-07-13). Sunteck Realty Q1 sale bookings up 30 pc to Rs 502 cr. devdiscourse.com Sunteck Realty Ltd has posted a 30 per cent increase in its sale bookings to Rs 502 crore for April-June FY25 driven by strong housing demand.
(2024-07-13). Iran Proposes Idea of BRICS Information Network. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry put forward a proposal to create an information network among the BRICS member states.
(2024-07-13). Scientists Extend Fight Against Banana Bunchy Top Virus To West Nile. plusnews.ug 
Agricultural scientists have embarked on a campaign to curb the further spread of the invasive banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) in the West Nile sub region. Over the past three years, banana farmers in the districts of Nebbi, Arua, Zombo, Maracha, Terego and Arua City have been battling with the disease, which causes severe stunting …
(2024-07-13). Iran president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian ready for 'constructive dialogue' with Europe. scmp.com Masoud Pezeshkian says the two sides can explore 'numerous areas of cooperation' if the Europeans set aside their 'self-arrogated moral supremacy'.
(2024-07-13). Breaking the silence: First known total larynx transplant on a patient with active cancer as part of landmark clinical trial. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Gina and Marty Kedian On Feb. 29, Marty Kedian made history by successfully undergoing a groundbreaking surgery at Mayo Clinic that is providing hope to thousands who have lost their voice and ability to swallow and breathe on their own due to diminished laryngeal function or total loss of their larynx. This is the third known larynx transplant in the U.S. and the first known case performed on a patient with an active cancer as…
(2024-07-13). KEAM 2024 Engineering Rank List out, Hafiz Rahman among toppers. ummid.com Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala Thursday July 11, 2024 published on its official website 'cee.kerala.gov.in' KEAM 2024 Engineering Rank List and toppers' name and score.
(2024-07-13). Cheptegei retained as athletes captain for 2024 Olympics. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joshua Cheptegei has been retained as Uganda's Olympic team Captain. Cheptegei was suggested by teammates who are part of the 2024 Paris Olympics squad and was approved by the President Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF), Dominic Otuchet. Otuchet said that Cheptegei's experience in leading the team in previous years is motivating. …
(2024-07-13). Verghese Kurien: The Man Who Brought Milk to a Million Homes. fairobserver.com 
Kurien, staggering out of the dusty and rugged railway station with his luggage, gazed at the spools of dust and the dilapidated stone building before him as he got out. The station was small and almost in ruins. He could see a few turbaned shepherds grazing their cattle in the distance. Everything about this place…
(2024-07-13). West Bengal UG Merit List 2024: Direct Link to Download. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Education (WBCHSE) has released on its official website 'wbcap.in' WB UG Merit List 2024 for the candidates who are seeking admission in various Undergraduate (UG) courses for the academic year 2024-25.
(2024-07-13). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.
(2024-07-13). Reportan derrame de petróleo en bahía matancera: No se detectan afectaciones por incrustaciones o manchas. cubadebate.cu Un salidero en la línea de 920 milímetros de Fuel Oil Alto Vanadio, en la zona industrial de Matanzas ocasionó un vertimiento al mar, detectado a las 17: 15 horas de este viernes 12 de julio. El derrame, que se estima entre 30 y 32 metros cúbicos del combustible (de ellos entre 6 y 8 metros cúbicos llegaron a la bahía).
(2024-07-13). Cosas que nunca debes enchufar en una regleta. cubadebate.cu Si bien estos dispositivos pueden cargar teléfonos inteligentes o alimentar un sistema de entretenimiento, hay algunos que consumen demasiada energía y nunca deberían enchufarse en una regleta de enchufes.
(2024-07-13). Firman juramento nuevos embajadores del pueblo revolucionario. cubadebate.cu "Compartimos el privilegio e inmenso honor de ser Embajadores del pueblo revolucionario", señaló en sus palabras durante la ceremonia de juramentación de los nuevos jefes de misiones en el exterior, que estuvo encabezada por el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.
(2024-07-13). Las 3 del día: Nuevos decretos leyes prevén regular funcionamiento de actores económicos no estatales en Cuba (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Sean bienvenidos a Las 3 del día, un podcast de Cubadebate con el resumen de lo que ha sido noticia en nuestra web durante la semana que concluye. Yo soy Yunier Sarmientos y le invito a que se quede escuchando hasta el final. °Ya comenzamos!
(2024-07-13). Omara Durand sobre su retiro:Quiero que el pueblo me recuerde como la mejor atleta paralímpica del mundo (+ Audio y Video). cubadebate.cu Una de las atracciones que tendrán los Juegos Paralímpicos será la presencia de la fenomenal velocista cubana Omara Durand, quien buscará en París ampliar su leyenda en citas bajo los cinco aros. Con el objetivo de dominar las pruebas de 100, 200 y 400 metros, la santiaguera de 32 años entrena fuerte en el Estadio Panamericano de La Habana.
(2024-07-13). Messi: Perdí el miedo, para la final me voy a encontrar mejor. cubadebate.cu Leo Messi, capitán de la selección de Argentina que este domingo disputa la final de la Copa América contra Colombia, concedió una entrevista a DSports en la que habló de sus sensaciones físicas después del problema muscular que condicionó su rendimiento durante el torneo. "Perdí el miedo, para la final me voy a encontrar mejor", aseguró el '10‚Ä≤ de la Albiceleste.
(2024-07-13). Jurado podría pronunciarse pronto sobre acusaciones contra Bob Menéndez. cubadebate.cu Menéndez, quien fue presidente del Comité de Relaciones Exteriores del Senado, responde por cargos que van desde el soborno, fraude, extorsión, obstrucción a la justicia hasta recibir pagos para actuar como agente de dos gobiernos extranjeros.
(2024-07-13). RPDC advierte sobre consecuencia de amenazas injerencistas. radiohc.cu Pyongyang, 13 jul (RHC) El Ministerio de Defensa Nacional (Minden) de la República Popular Democrática de Corea (RPDC) aseguró ste sábado que el Ejército Popular de esta nación garantizará por todos los medios la seguridad del Estado.
(2024-07-13). Estados Unidos. Los dilemas que la coyuntura electoral le plantea al Partido Demócrata. øSe va hacia una nominación negociada del candidato presidencial. radiohc.cu El primer debate presidencial auspiciado por la CNN en Atlanta el jueves 27 de junio fue desastroso para las aspiraciones presidenciales electorales del Partido Demócrata y en particular para el presidente Joe Biden.
(2024-07-13). Nombran a científico cubano editor de revista de EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 jul (RHC) La Revista de Inteligencia Artificial y Robótica anunció su decisión de que sea su editor en Estados Unidos el Doctor en Ciencias Roberto Rodríguez Morales, director del Instituto de Cibernética, Matemática y Física (Icimaf) de Cuba.
(2024-07-13). Nuevo reconocimiento a la ayuda médica de Cuba. radiohc.cu La ayuda solidaria que en materia de salud brinda Cuba a otros pueblos ha vuelto a ser resaltada. En esta ocasión ha sido el presidente de Timor Leste, José Ramos Horta, quien subrayó que la nación caribeña ha sido el principal aliado de su país en esta esencial rama.
(2024-07-13). Juez ordena a ministerio argentino garantizar derecho a alimentos. radiohc.cu Buenos Aires, 13 jul (RHC) El juez federal Walter Lara dispuso que el Ministerio argentino de Capital Humano debe garantizar el derecho a la alimentación de quienes asisten a comedores populares, informó este sábado el diario Página 12.
(2024-07-13). Fallecen glorias del deporte cubano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 jul (JIT) Los recientes fallecimientos Abel Sarmientos, Imara Valdez y Juan de Dios Machado generan dolor hoy en la familia del deporte cubano, que les atesora entre sus glorias.
(2024-07-13). En México esfuerzo por la verdad. radiohc.cu El presidente mexicano, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, concluirá próximamente su sexenio y sostiene una transición ordenada con la Jefa de Estado electa, Claudia Sheinbaum, entre los que existe coincidencia en que el caso Ayotzinapa no se cierra.
(2024-07-13). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.
(2024-07-13). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.
(2024-07-13). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".
(2024-07-13). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.
(2024-07-13). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.
(2024-07-13). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.
(2024-07-13). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-07-13). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.
(2024-07-13). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".
(2024-07-13). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.
(2024-07-13). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.
(2024-07-13). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.
(2024-07-13). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-07-13). ´C'est la tradition républicaine ª: Dominique de Villepin estime que la gauche doit former un nouveau gouvernement. defenddemocracy.press 
L'ancien Premier ministre a estimé jeudi que le Nouveau Front populaire, arrivé en tête aux législatives, devait former un nouveau gouvernement. Mais la coalition des partis de gauche, minoritaire à l'Assemblée nationale, risque de se trouver selon lui ´ devant une dure réalité ª. Le 11 juillet 2024 Il invoque ´ la tradition républicaine ª. L'ancien Premier ministre de …
(2024-07-13). Pensilvania: Trump interrumpe su intervención en acto de campaña tras escucharse disparos, tiene la oreja ensangrentada (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Donald Trump fue retirado del escenario por elementos del Servicio Secreto en un mitin en Butler, Pensilvania, tras escucharse fuertes estallidos entre la multitud.
(2024-07-13). Leyanis firmó el mejor triple salto de Mónaco. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 jul (JIT) La triplista cubana Leyanis Pérez volvió a dar otra muestra de estabilidad con su triunfo en el Mitin Internacional de Atletismo Herculis EBS de Mónaco, novena parada de la Liga del Diamante 2024.
(2024-07-13). Presidente de Cuba felicita esfuerzos de Grupo de Puebla por unidad latinoamericana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 jul (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, reconoció este sábado los esfuerzos del Grupo de Puebla (GP) a favor de la unidad de las fuerzas progresistas en América Latina y el Caribe desde su fundación hace cinco años.
(2024-07-13). Cuestionan proyecto de reservorio multipropósito de Canal de Panamá (+Foto). radiohc.cu Ciudad de Panamá,13 jul (RHC) Investigadores y organizaciones sociales levantan hoy su voz de rechazo al proyecto de construir un embalse en río Indio, llamado a garantizar la seguridad hídrica del Canal de Panamá.
(2024-07-13). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.
(2024-07-13). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.
(2024-07-13). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.
(2024-07-13). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.
(2024-07-13). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
(2024-07-13). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.
(2024-07-13). Campaña solidaria en EEUU envía a Cuba más leche en polvo. radiohc.cu Washington, 13 jul (RHC) Más de 60 mil libras de leche en polvo recibieron hasta hoy hospitales pediátricos y hogares de ancianos en Cuba, gracias al aporte solidario en Estados Unidos de Puentes de Amor y CodePink, informó el activista Carlos Lazo.
(2024-07-13). Estudio localiza 21 regiones con alto potencial para el desarrollo de parques eólicos en Cuba. cubadebate.cu Investigadores cubanos han identificado 21 zonas en el país con condiciones favorables para la instalación de parques eólicos. Estas áreas se encuentran principalmente en la costa norte centro-oriental, desde Camagàºey hasta Holguín, en el sur de la región oriental y en la porción sur más occidental de Pinar del Río.
(2024-07-13). Personalidades y organizaciones argentinas rechazan medida contra Cubana de Aviación. cubadebate.cu Elaborada por el Movimiento Argentino de Solidaridad con Cuba, el Club de Periodistas Amigos de la isla, la Agrupación de Graduados en esa nación caribeña y la Unión de Residentes Cubanos, la misiva repudia dicha medida, tomada en el marco de la aplicación del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos.
(2024-07-13). Clásico occidental del béisbol cubano llega al Latinoamericano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 jul (ACN) El duelo semifinal de la LXIII Serie Nacional de Béisbol entre los Vegueros de Pinar del Río y los Leones de Industriales, conocido como el clásico occidental, llega hoy al capitalino estadio Latinoamericano con la serie 2-0 a favor de los visitantes.
(2024-07-13). Cuba y China por cooperación multisectorial. radiohc.cu Beijing, 13 jul (RHC El vice primer ministro cubano Jorge Luis Tapia y Luo Zhaohui, presidente de la Agencia China de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo, abogaron este sábado por ampliar la cooperación bilateral.
(2024-07-13). A golpe de muñecas Alazanes igualan semifinal beisbolera>. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 jul (ACN) Los Alazanes de Granma se apoyaron en el poder de las muñecas de Guillermo Avilés para batir 7-3 a los Leñadores tuneros en el estadio Mártires de Barbados y emparejar el duelo semifinal de la LXIII Serie Nacional de Béisbol.
(2024-07-13). Martí fue un hombre de vanguardia, afirmó historiadora en Guatemala. radiohc.cu Ciudad de Guatemala, 13 jul (RHC) El Héroe Nacional de Cuba, José Martí, está hoy entre nosotros porque fue un hombre de pensamiento versátil, de vanguardia, afirmó en Guatemala la reconocida historiadora y doctora en Filosofía, Artemis Torres.
(2024-07-13). Celebran quinto aniversario del Consejo Electoral Nacional. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 jul (RHC) Encabezada por Esteban Lazo Hernández, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (ANPP) y del Consejo de Estado, tuvo lugar este sábado, en el Salón de Protocolo El Laguito, el acto de condecoraciones con motivo del quinto aniversario del Consejo Electoral Nacional (CEN).
(2024-07-13). Investigadores cienfuegueros participaron en Taller de Introducción a los Sistemas de Información Geográficas. radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 13 jul (RHC) El Taller Introducción a los Sistemas de Información Geográficas tuvo lugar en el Centro de Estudios Ambientales de Cienfuegos, como parte del Proyecto Fortalecimiento de capacidades nacionales para el monitoreo, evaluación y gestión de la calidad del aire.
(2024-07-13). Diplomáticos cubanos expresan lealtad al pueblo y a la patria (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 jul (RHC) El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, destacó este sábado el apego a los principios de lealtad al pueblo y a la patria, expresado por jefes de misiones del país caribeño en el exterior.
(2024-07-13). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.
(2024-07-13). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-07-13). La causa palestina y el papel saboteador de la Izquierda Liberal. strategic-culture.su
(2024-07-13). Thailand: Arbitrary arrest and imminent risk of extradition of Vietnamese human rights defender Y Quynh Bdap. fidh.org
(2024-07-13). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.
(2024-07-13). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-07-13). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).
(2024-07-13). Listo el atletismo cubano para París 2024. cubadebate.cu El calendario del Deporte Rey se extenderá desde el primer día de agosto hasta la jornada final de los Juegos. Las pruebas de marcha darán inicio a las acciones, en tanto el cierre quedó reservado para la versión femenina de la maratón.
(2024-07-13). Inaugurarán primera etapa del nuevo hospital de Gibara. cubadebate.cu La primera etapa de la nueva sede del Hospital General Doctor Gustavo Aldereguía Lima, del municipio de Gibara, en la provincia de Holguín, será inaugurada próximamente como parte de las obras a propósito del 26 de Julio, Día de la Rebeldía Nacional.