2024-07-24: News Headlines

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-24). FIDH Calls on IOC to Address Human Rights Violations in Palestine. fidh.org In an open letter to Dr. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) has urgently called for immediate and effective measures in response to the escalating and deteriorating situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly in Gaza. Drawing on the precedent set by the IOC's actions against Russia and Belarus, as well as the recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling, FIDH emphasizes the (…) | – |

ICRC (2024-07-24). Israel/Occupied and Autonomous Palestinian Territories: West Bank Barrier causes serious humanitarian and legal problems. icrc.org

Editor (2024-07-24). Secret Service Director Resigns After Trump Assassination Attempt. scheerpost.com

newarab (2024-07-24). Secret Service chief resigns after Trump assassination attempt. newarab.com US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned after the agency came under harsh scrutiny for its failure to stop a would-be assassin from The Secret Service, which is responsible for the protection of current and former US presidents, faces a crisis after a gunman was able to

WSWS (2024-07-24). Secret Service director resigns amid bipartisan demands that she step down following Trump assassination attempt. wsws.org Cheatle's resignation is the latest in a series of events in the space of less than two weeks that reflect the historic scale and depth of the political crisis in the US.

WSWS (2024-07-24). Israeli tanks massacre Palestinians in Khan Younis as Netanyahu arrives in Washington D.C. wsws.org Israeli tanks and airstrikes hammered Khan Younis on Monday, the third time the city has been laid siege to by the Israeli government over the last nine months, and at least 70 were killed in their homes or in the streets before they were able to flee the area.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Israel attacks Gaza 'humanitarian zone,' 84 massacred in 24 hours. presstv.ir The regime's tanks and fighter jets continue operations against Khan Yunis.

noemail (2024-07-24). Attacker of Author Salman Rushdie Faces Terrorism Charge. devdiscourse.com Hadi Matar, the man accused of severely injuring author Salman Rushdie in a knife attack last year, now faces a federal charge of supporting Hezbollah, a terrorist group. The indictment was unsealed in the U.S. District Court in Buffalo, although it didn't specify the evidence linking Matar to Hezbollah.

Staff (2024-07-24). Germany bans Islamic Centre Hamburg over alleged Hezbollah ties and Iranian ideology promotion. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The German government has banned the Islamic Centre Hamburg (IZH) and its subsidiary organisations, citing their alleged support for Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group and promotion of the Iranian leadership's ideology. The ban follows police raids on 53 properties across the country. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser stated that material gathered from investigations, …

newarab (2024-07-24). How drone footage became a potent tool in Middle East warfare. newarab.com Hezbollah in Lebanon and the On 9 July, Hezbollah released drone footage it had taken of military and intelligence sites in northern Israel and the occupied Golan Heights less than a month after

aljazeera (2024-07-24). Germany bans Muslim group citing 'extremism', ties to Iran and Hezbollah. aljazeera.com Berlin insists action against Islamic Center Hamburg not linked to 'peaceful practice of the Shiite religion'.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Hezbollah hammers Israeli outposts after commander assassination. presstv.ir Hezbollah targets multiple Israeli positions in retaliation for a deadly drone strike on the outskirts of Shaqra town.

ICRC (2024-07-24). Relief to Southern Lebanon: 8,000 Families Receive Food Parcels. icrc.org

Aseel Saleh (2024-07-24). Jordanians protest US complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org Jordan's Hundreds of Jordanian activists participated in the protests to demonstrate their outrage against the US administration's unlimited financial, and milita…

Sharon Zhang (2024-07-24). "Not in Our Name": 400 Jewish Activists Arrested Protesting Netanyahu Address. truthout.org Hundreds of Jewish activists were arrested in the U.S. Capitol complex on Tuesday after staging a sit-in to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the U.S. and address to Congress this week, carrying signs and wearing shirts with slogans like "Not in Our Name" as they demanded an end to Israel's U.S.-backed genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. Protesters with Jewish Voice… |

Staff (2024-07-24). Not Welcome: Jewish & Palestinian Activists Protest Netanyahu's Address to Congress, 400 Arrested. democracynow.org Some 400 Jewish activists, including over a dozen rabbis, were arrested Tuesday during a sit-in inside the Capitol to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress and demand an immediate U.S. weapons embargo on Israel. "It is absolutely shameful that congressional leadership has invited a war criminal, who is currently leading a genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, to address a joint session of Congress," says Beth Miller, political director of Jewish Voice for Peace Action. Lawmakers have rolled out a "blood-soaked red carpet to a war criminal" by inviting Be…

Sharon Zhang (2024-07-24). Tlaib: Netanyahu Should Be Sent to The Hague, Not Addressing Congress. truthout.org Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) has said that it is "utterly disgraceful" that Congress has invited "war criminal" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the chamber as he continues committing genocide in Gaza. In a fiery statement on Tuesday, Tlaib said that Netanyahu should be arrested and sent to the Hague to be tried for war crimes — far from being given the distinction of… |

Robert Inlakesh (2024-07-24). BBC Pro-Israel Bias Exposed by Leaked Emails and Internal Studies. mintpressnews.com Since the beginning of the war on Gaza, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has faced repeated accusations of pro-Israel bias, not only from the public but also internally. On July 16 and 18, leaked emails between BBC staff highlighted the extent of these grievances, accusing the outlet of complicity in the ongoing genocide in Gaza. | Jadaliyya, an independent magazine by the Arab Studies Institute,

therealnews.com (2024-07-24). 'Biden's legacy isand always will begenocide': Palestine advocates react to Biden dropping out of presidential race

Robert Norse, Athena Flanagan (2024-07-24). Two Flyers at the Recent Protest Against the Gaza Genocide and the S.C. Anti-Homeless Raid. indybay.org At recent protests as part of what some of us call the Vigil against Two Wars (the Gaza Genocide and the S.C. War Against the Poor), I distributed two flyers–mostly concerned with the City's ongoing camp-destroying campaign against folks living outside.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Iran condemns Israeli regime's participation in Paris Olympics. presstv.ir Iran has slammed Israel's participation in the Paris Olympics over the Gaza genocide.

APR editor (2024-07-24). In Australia, pro-Palestinian voices face a frenzy of Zionist McCarthyism. asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Randa Abdel-Fattah Since 7 October 2023, across every profession and social realm in Australia — teachers, students, doctors, nurses, academics, public servants, lawyers, journalists, artists, food and hospitality workers, protesters and politicians — speaking out against Israel's genocide and the Zionist political project has been met with blatant anti-Palestinian racism. This has manifested…

UMMID (2024-07-24). Tech giants complicit in genocide of Palestinians: IIT-M 'Best Student'. ummid.com IIT Madras student Dhananjay Balakrishnan, who received governor's 'Best Student' prize at the institution's 61st convocation Friday, accused the tech giants of being complicit in Israeli genocidal war against the Palestinians.

Palo Alto Protest (2024-07-24). March to Stop Gaza Genocide Takes Message to Outdoor Diners. indybay.org On July 21 hundreds rallied then marched through downtown Palo Alto for Palestine.

Fight Back! News. (2024-07-24). We're Still Marching For Palestine At The Democratic National Convention. popularresistance.org Genocide Joe Biden has stepped down from running for president as the Democratic Party nominee. His decision doesn't change the policies of Democratic Party leadership, specifically their support of the genocide in Palestine, so our movement must continue to apply pressure. On August 19 we will march on the DNC for Gaza regardless of who gets nominated for the presidency. | Democratic Party leadership switching out their presidential nominee does not wash the blood of over 50,000 Palestinians off their hands. Biden's entire administration, together with high-ranking members of the Democratic Party from all over t…

Hannah Appel, Astra Taylor, In These Times. (2024-07-24). 'You Are Not A Loan!' Introducing The Nation's First Debtors' Union. popularresistance.org A dozen members of Debt Collective were arrested at a Capitol Hill protest in May demanding that President Joe Biden "fund education, not genocide." Before they were taken away by police, the protesters unfurled banners reading "You Are Not A Loan" and "$1,700,000,000,000" (the current amount of outstanding student debt). | The connection was clear: Biden can and must use his executive powers to cancel all student debt and fund education, not to authorize and fund Israel's destruction of Palestine. Organizers and activists came from all over the country to Washington, D.C…

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-07-24). Gaza Is the Single Defining Feature of This Political Moment in the US. globalresearch.ca "I'm not a big fan of that presidential candidate's pro-genocide policies, but I like her positions on women's reproductive healthcare" is not the sort of thing that would be said in a sane and normal country. | * | The single defining …

Dan Lieberman (2024-07-24). The Liberation of the Jews. dissidentvoice.org A revelation — in order to liberate Palestinians from a century of oppression and prevent their genocide, Jews must liberate themselves from centuries of conditioning that trained them to pose as perpetual victims while victimizing others. This is happening and too slowly; progressive Jews are wrestling with reacting to Israel's genocide of the Palestinian people …

Eva Bartlett (2024-07-24). The uncounted hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza being killed by Israel. ingaza.wordpress.com July 24, 2024, RT.com -by Eva Karene Bartlett *(blog title updated from original published; blog version slightly longer) Earlier this month, the Lancet published an article estimating that the total number of Palestinian civilian deaths caused directly and indirectly by Israeli attacks since October 2023 could be nearly five times higher than the official death toll, and…

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). 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.

C.J. Hopkins (2024-07-24). The People's Court of New Normal Germany. dissidentvoice.org Just when I thought things could not possibly get more shockingly totalitarian in New Normal Germany, where I'm being prosecuted in criminal court (for the second time) for tweeting, the German authorities have gone and surprised me again. No, they haven't established an actual Nazi-style People's Court (pictured above) yet, and, of course, there is …

Maureen Clare Murphy (2024-07-24). Polio virus detected in Gaza as Israel attacks Khan Younis. electronicintifada.net Benjamin Netanyahu accused of stalling deal ahead of speech in Congress.

James North, Mondoweiss. (2024-07-24). US Media Downplay And Ignore ICJ Declaring Israeli Occupation Illegal. popularresistance.org The International Court of Justice's landmark opinion that Israel's "settlements" in the occupied Palestine West Bank violate international law should have been on the front page of the New York Times. Prominently. | But no. Instead, the Times, along with the rest of the U.S. mainstream media, downplayed, covered up, and even ignored the historic July 19 decision. | Let's start with the Times. The print edition the day after ran the story at the bottom of page 5. Two days later, the report has already disappeared from the paper's online home page. | This site has long and regularly explained how the New York Time…

Marjorie Cohn (2024-07-24). Netanyahu's Visit to Congress Underscores US Contempt for International Law. truthout.org The U.S. has long ignored many commands of international law, but its casual disregard of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has come into sharp focus this week as the U.S. Congress extends a warm welcome to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, just five days after the ICJ notified all UN member states that they have a legal "obligation not to render aid or assistance in maintaining… |

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2024-07-24). The Second Sandinista Revolution: People Power Ends Collective Suffering. popularresistance.org This week, Clearing the FOG is in Nicaragua to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution. Host Margaret Flowers speaks with Becca Renk of the Nicaragua Solidarity Network. Renk has lived in Nicaragua for over 20 years. She describes the changes made during the second period of the Sandinista Revolution and how it compares to life under the neoliberal period. She also describes the nationwide festivities organized to celebrate the anniversary of the overthrow of the Somoza Dictatorship, the ongoing economic war on Nicaragua being waged by the United States and the steps Nicaraguans are taking to…

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). 'Gates of hell': Yemen warns has 'surprises' for Israel in coming days. presstv.ir A senior official has cautioned that Yemen's retaliation for the recent deadly airstrike on al-Hudaydah will not be postponed.

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-07-24). New Painting: Matthew "Count Smirkula" Miller. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I've done a painting of State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller, which I have dubbed "Count Smirkula" because of that obnoxious fucking smirk he always has on his face whenever he's confronted about the atrocities of the empire he runs PR for. Oil on canvas. ______________ My work is entirely reader-supported, so if you enjoyed this …

Binoy Kampmark (2024-07-24). Conventional Wisdom: The ICJ Ruling on Israeli Settlements. counterpunch.org The International Court of Justice has again deliberated over the thorn-bloodied subject of Israeli-Palestinian relations. Its latest advisory opinion, sought by the UN General Assembly early last year, was unremarkably conventional though nonetheless affirming: a finding that Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, along with "the regime associated with them, have been established and are being

James Wright (2024-07-24). Netanyahu faces protest on visit to the US as he's derided as a war criminal. thecanary.co Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in the US in his first trip abroad since Israel launched its genocidal assault on Gaza, which, according to a new International Court of Justice finding, it already occupied through "effective control" in a land, air and sea blockade, along with restrictions on Palestinians in Gaza's movement, construction, resources, […] | By

Ido Efrati (2024-07-24). Israel agrees to evacuate 250 sick and wounded Gazans for medical treatment in UAE. haaretz.com Ahead of a High Court of Justice hearing on a petition calling for a system to evacuate sick and wounded from Gaza for necessary medical care, COGAT said Israel, along with the WHO, is planning an initial medical evacuation from Eilat…

Tamara Nassar (2024-07-24). How the Palestinian Authority abets Israel's colonial project. dissidentvoice.org Palestinians inspect the damage following a raid by Israeli forces in the Tulkarm refugee camp in the northern occupied West Bank on 23 July ( Mohammed Nasser APA images) The Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority held a secret meeting with American and Israeli officials in Tel Aviv earlier this month to conspire on "day after" plans in …

Abdallah al-Naami (2024-07-24). Displacement gets harder and harder. electronicintifada.net People in Deir al-Balah are forced to live on the sidewalks.

David Cronin (2024-07-24). Von der Leyen eyes Iron Dome for Europe. electronicintifada.net Real moderates must oppose higher military spending.

Tamara Nassar (2024-07-24). How the Palestinian Authority abets Israel's colonial project. electronicintifada.net Abdaljawad Omar explains how Israel may view the West Bank as a "model" for Gaza.

newarab (2024-07-24). UN: Houthis threat to Red Sea shipping is growing. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-24). Houthis, Yemeni government reach financial 'de-escalation' deal. newarab.com

Editor (2024-07-24). U.S. media downplays and ignores ICJ ruling declaring Israeli occupation illegal. mronline.org The New York Times and the rest of the U.S. mainstream media downplayed, covered up, and even ignored the historic ICJ opinion declaring the Israeli occupation illegal.

infobrics (2024-07-24). 'Iskander-M' keeps obliterating NATO personnel and equipment. infobrics.org In the last two years, Moscow drastically expanded the production of these missiles, while there are indicators that it's also procuring more affordable North Korean copies. The "Iskander-M" itself is a more cost-effective alternative to newer missiles and is regularly augmented by the "Tornado-S" MLRS. The Kiev regime has been unable to locate (let alone reach) the areas from which these systems are used, making them the most effective widely-deployed long-range strike platforms in the Russian military.

infobrics (2024-07-24). BRICS Core Expansion on Ice. infobrics.org Expectations of a speedy accession of new emerging economies into the BRICS core will have to be postponed, at least until next year. This appears to be the sum total of the discussions and declarations made by officials from the BRICS+ economies over the past weeks…

infobrics (2024-07-24). The Future of BRICS Countries in a Multipolar World: Humanitarian and Long-Term Dimensions. infobrics.org It is important that efforts be made in a more tangible and practical way to bolster our common humanity should we seek a shared destiny. Drawing upon the uneven distribution of knowledge competences, it could prove useful for the BRICS+ to utilise their capacities and capabilities in science and technology to provide information and technical solutions on a more socialised basis, Rasigan Maharajh writes…

infobrics (2024-07-24). Netanyahu could postpone ceasefire talks with Hamas until after US presidential election. infobrics.org Israel prefers a Trump administration to a Democrat one.

infobrics (2024-07-24). Why Does a NATO Member Suddenly Want to Join BRICS?>. infobrics.org There are benefits and drawbacks to Türkiye potentially joining the bloc of emerging economies…

infobrics (2024-07-24). BRICS: Rising Force of Global South. infobrics.org Many nations across Asia, Africa and Latin America have either become full-fledged members or desire to join the BRICS, which makes the group more representative with a bigger responsibility in global affairs…

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Netanyahu's US Congress address to be marked by protests, boycotts, road closures. presstv.ir The embattled Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu's address to US Congress on Wednesday will be marked by protests, boycotts, detours and road closures.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Japan sanctions four Israeli settlers over acts of violence against Palestinians. presstv.ir Japan has sanctioned four Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). In Numbers: 290 days of death and destruction unleashed by Israeli regime in Gaza. presstv.ir The Israeli regime's genocidal war on the besieged Gaza Strip has completed 291 days and there are still so signs of this murderous aggression ending or even slowing down.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Iran says Yemen resistance 'Muslim world's pride', voices solidarity in face of Israel. presstv.ir Iran's interim FM expresses solidarity with the Yemeni people and resistance in the face of Israel's crimes.

jewishinsider.com (2024-07-24). Major labor unions call on Biden to halt military aid to Israel

Ali Salam (2024-07-24). Soldiers Kill One, Shoot Six, Detonate a Home, Near Jerusalem. imemc.org Israeli forces killed a Palestinian young man and shot others, including a child in the Qalandia refugee camp north of occupied Jerusalem. On Wednesday morning, occupation forces shot killed the young man, Ahmad Nidal Aslan,20, in addition to six others, and detonated the home of a slain Palestinian, in the Qalandia camp. Media sources said …

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Pro-Palestinian protesters denounce Israeli athletes' participation in Olympics. presstv.ir Demonstrators gathered in the center of Paris to protest the Israel delegation's participation in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.

Mike Ludwig (2024-07-24). Despite Protests, Netanyahu Solidifies Support From the Right During US Trip. truthout.org Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands accused of war crimes, and the popular political consensus within the U.S. and Israel suggests he is thwarting an attempted ceasefire in the horrifying war on Gaza for his own personal gain. But he received a hero's welcome this week from the U.S. Republicans who are eager to stoke divisions among Democrats and animate evangelical voters during an election… |

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Palestinians are flag-bearers of resistance: Pezeshkian. presstv.ir The Palestinian people are recognized globally "as symbols of resistance and patience in the face of adversity," he said.

The Media Line Staff (2024-07-24). Israel Considers Proxy Warfare, PSYOPs in Strategy Shift Against Iran. themedialine.org

Amos Harel (2024-07-24). Netanyahu's visit to an otherwise occupied America is nothing but narcissistic politicking. haaretz.com Biden promised to use the last months of his presidency to secure a Gaza cease-fire and the hostages' return but it remains to be seen how much energy the outgoing president will have ‚ñ Netanyahu, according to people close to him, has not given up on a hostage deal — or on the deal of normalization with Saudi Arabia — but he still faces serious obstacles if he indeed chooses to go for a deal…

Hoda Osman (2024-07-24). The Israeli Army Warned Them About the Wrong Building. Then an Airstrike Killed Three Journalists. theintercept.com In partnership with ⚪ | This investigation, conducted by Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism, is part of The clock had not yet struck midnight on October 9, when Said Al-Taweel fell into a deep sleep in his office in al-Ghefari Tower, Gaza City's tallest building. Alaa Abu Mohsen, Al-Taweel'

WSWS (2024-07-24). No to the ban on Palestine Solidarity Duisburg! Stop the moves to a police state in Germany! wsws.org Palestine Solidarity Duisberg has been banned despite not having committed any criminal action. It is being criminalised because its stance on Israel will not submit to German state policy.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Iran: Israeli nukes biggest threat to world peace. presstv.ir Tehran says Israel's nuclear weapons are the biggest threat to peace and security in West Asia and the world.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Israel has killed 16,000 Palestinian children in Gaza since October: Media office. presstv.ir The Government Media Office in Gaza said the figure is part of the overall death toll of more than 39,000 people.

tn.ai (2024-07-24). Iran Raps US, UK, France's Silence on Israeli Strikes on Yemen. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's UN ambassador refuted the allegations that the representatives of the US, the UK and France have leveled against Tehran, hitting back at the three governments for their "shameful and disappointing" silence on the Israeli regime's acts of aggression against Yemen.

tn.ai (2024-07-24). Over 16,000 Children Killed by Israel in Gaza Since October: Report. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Government Media Office in Gaza reported that the Israeli regime has killed at least 16,000 children in the besieged territory since October, contributing to an overall death toll exceeding 39,000 people.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). US police arrest hundreds of activists during Gaza war protest in Congress building. presstv.ir US Capitol police have arrested hundreds of Jewish activists protesting against Washington's military support for Israel.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Dozens of filings expected to flood ICC in Israeli war crimes case. presstv.ir 93 nations have already reiterated their support for the ICC over the case.

Steven Sahiounie (2024-07-24). Netanyahu Will Prolong the War on Gaza Until Trump Takes Office. globalresearch.ca Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington, but he was not met at the airport by the US President, Vice President, or even the US Secretary of State in an official snub. | Netanyahu will address a joint session …

newleftreview (2024-07-24). 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.

Gabisile (2024-07-24). SA welcomes declaration of unity between various Palestinian factional groups. sanews.gov.za SA welcomes declaration of unity between various Palestinian factional groups | South Africa has welcomed the declaration of unity between various Palestinian groups and their stated intention to constitute an interim national unity reconciliation government, the Department of International Cooperation and Relations (DIRCO) said on Wednesday. | This is after Palestinian factions signed a "national unity" agreement aimed at maintaining Palestinian control over Gaza once Israel's war ends. | According to Al Jazeera, the deal was finalised on Tuesday in China after three days of intensive talks. | The 24-hour Engl…

Maurizio Guerrero (2024-07-24). Israel's Largest Weapons Manufacturer to Help Expand US's Virtual Border Wall. truthout.org Elbit Systems, Israel's largest weapons manufacturer, has been central in bolstering the country's apartheid regime and, in the last 10 months, in helping the military carry out what U.N. experts have called a genocidal campaign in Gaza. In the coming months, Elbit Systems will also be critical in the expansion of the Biden administration's virtual wall — a series of at least 479 surveillance… |

Jake Johnson (2024-07-24). Israeli Forces Have Killed 366 UN Workers and Their Family Members in Gaza. truthout.org A leaked report obtained by Drop Site estimates that Israeli forces have killed at least 366 United Nations staffers and their family members in the Gaza Strip since October, an indication of the grave threat Israel's ongoing assault poses to humanitarian relief workers and the enclave's broader civilian population. Drop Site's Ryan Grim reported Wednesday that the confidential figures… |

Staff (2024-07-24). Headlines for July 24, 2024. democracynow.org Protesters Gather in D.C. as Israeli PM Netanyahu Prepares to Address Congress, 400 Jewish Protesters Arrested in U.S. Capitol Demanding U.S. End Support to Israel, Families of Israeli Hostages Rally in D.C. Demanding Ceasefire and Prisoner Exchange, Gaza Death Toll Tops 39,100 as Israeli Lawmakers Label U.N. Relief Agency a "Terror Organization", Biden Returns to White House as Kamala Harris Campaigns in Wisconsin, "100% She Was a DEI Hire": Republicans Launch Racist and Sexist Attacks on Kamala Harris, Embattled NJ Sen. Bob Menendez to Resign Ahead of Sentencing on Bribery, Corruption Ch…

ICRC (2024-07-24). Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected. icrc.org

aljazeera (2024-07-24). Protesters demanding Israel arms embargo arrested at US Capitol. aljazeera.com Police at the US Capitol in Washington DC arrested dozens of protesters that demanded an arms embargo against Israel.

Staff (2024-07-24). IDF says it intercepted two drones launched at Israel from east; Soldier wounded in north. haaretz.com The Washington Post: Israeli minister meets UAE, U.S. representatives in Abu Dhabi to discuss postwar Gaza ‚ñ Two Palestinians killed by IDF gunfire in Kalandia and Tubas, West Bank, six wounded ‚ñ IDF says two drones launched toward Israel from the east were successfully intercepted overnight ‚ñ White House: Biden-Netanyahu to meet Thursday; Trump meeting at Mar-a-Lago set for Friday…

UMMID (2024-07-24). China seals Hamas, Fatah unity govt deal in Gaza. ummid.com In a landmark development, the Palestinian leadership associated with 14 factions including Fatah and Hamas, Tuesday signed a deal in China for joint control and rebuilding of Gaza once Israel ends its genocidal war in the besieged enclave.

Prem Thakker (2024-07-24). Dozens of Lawmakers Are Protesting Netanyahu — but Have Little to Say About Israel's Systemic Abuses of Palestinians. theintercept.com Most lawmakers explained their boycott by focusing on the Israeli prime minister himself as a bad actor, rather than the system he represents.

_____ (2024-07-24). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour

Saqib Rahim (2024-07-24). How Israel's war on Gaza unraveled a landmark Mideast climate deal. grist.org Just weeks before the international climate summit in Dubai, one of the biggest climate agreements ever proposed between Middle Eastern countries unraveled. | For two years, Israel and Jordan had negotiated a trade of precious resources they'll need in a hotter future: renewable energy and drinking water. Under their proposed deal, Israel would dip into its water surplus to send its neighbor billions of gallons each year. In return, Jordan would share electricity from a new 600-megawatt solar farm in its sun-soaked desert. | The plan, dubbed Project Prosperity, had the financial support of the United Arab Emir…

Staff (2024-07-24). "Terrible Mistake": Leading Israelis Say Netanyahu's Invite to Address Congress Rewards Bad Behavior. democracynow.org As the death toll from Israel's war on Gaza tops 39,100, tens of thousands of protesters plan to march on Capitol Hill today during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to a joint session of Congress. Dozens of Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott the speech, including Senators Dick Durbin, Chris Van Hollen, Jeff Merkley, Patty Murray and Bernie Sanders. "Congress has made a terrible mistake in inviting Netanyahu," says award-winning Israeli scholar David Harel, who co-authored a New York Times essay, "We Are Israelis Calling on Congress to Disinvite Netanyahu."…

newarab (2024-07-24). UAE, US, Israel held secret meeting to discuss postwar Gaza plan. newarab.com Israel, the US and the According to the report by Axios, which cited two Israeli officials, the discussions were hosted by

truthout (2024-07-24). Israeli Soldiers Flaunt War Crimes on Social Media. truthout.org In video after video, soldiers document their atrocities, marking a new era of impunity.

Phyllis Bennis (2024-07-24). 'We Have More People Supporting the Rights of Palestinians to Life; It's Huge'. globalresearch.ca Janine Jackson interviewed the Institute for Policy Studies' Phyllis Bennis about Israel's war on Palestinians for the . | . | . |

newarab (2024-07-24). Israeli government sent millions to West Bank settler outposts. newarab.com The Documents uncovered by Peace Now illustrate how Israel's pro-settler government has quietly poured money into the unauthorized outposts, which are separate…

_____ (2024-07-24). Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org

Veronica Neifakh (2024-07-24). 'It Could Happen Tomorrow or in the Next Five Minutes': Israeli Company Offers Solution with Seismic Detection Algorithm. themedialine.org

William Van Wagenen, The Cradle. (2024-07-24). How Human Rights Watch Laundered Israel's 7 October Falsehoods. popularresistance.org Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued a new report on 17 July entitled "I Can't Erase All the Blood from My Mind," in which the US-based rights group brazenly claims that Hamas' leadership issued orders for its fighters to deliberately kill Israeli civilians during their attack on Israeli military bases and settlements in the Gaza envelope on 7 October. | Then, based on that unsubstantiated premise, HRW declares that Hamas leaders are guilty of committing crimes against humanity for launching last year's Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. | However, any close reading of the report reveals that HRW bases these allegations on dubi…

newarab (2024-07-24). Iran slams Israel participation in Paris Olympics. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-24). Egyptian authorities host dialogue on detention after arrests. newarab.com Egyptian authorities have extended the pretrial detention of at least 125 people and arrested two Most of those detained were swept up in a wave of arrests following calls for protests on July 12 over economic conditions under President Alth…

newarab (2024-07-24). Tunisia migrants in 'unsuitable conditions': rights group. newarab.com More than half of the mainly In its latest study on migration, the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES) found that "over half" of migrants in Tunisia lived "in the street, public parks, encampments, and outdoor areas". | Tunisia is a key departure point for <...

newarab (2024-07-24). The Iraq Report: Mosul's long road to recovery after IS. newarab.com Mosul, located 465 km northwest of Baghdad on the west bank of the Tigris River, is the main city of Nineveh Governorate. It sits directly across from the ancient city of Nineveh and Jonah's Tomb, also known as Al-Nabi Yunus Mosque. | Strategically positioned, throughout history Mosul has connected China, the Mediterranean, Anatolia, and Mesopotamia as a crucial hub for trade and learning. Its Arabic name, meaning By the 6th century, Mosul had become a significant centre for the Assyrian Church of the East,…

newarab (2024-07-24). Iraq resumes rice cultivation with new climate friendly strain. newarab.com Deputy Minister of Agriculture Mahdi Sahar al-Jubouri told Reuters the country has earmarked 150 sq km (58 sq miles) for rice growing this season and forecast a yield of 150,000 tonnes, as officials said water is more abundant due to h…

newarab (2024-07-24). Jewish-Americans stage mass protest against Netanyahu visit. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-24). Trump to meet Netanyahu in Florida on Friday. newarab.com Republican presidential nominee "Looking forward to welcoming Bibi Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida," the former US president said in a post on Truth Social, using Netanyahu's nickname. | The meeting will be their fi…

newarab (2024-07-24). Kamala Harris leads Trump in new poll after Biden dropout. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-24). UN investigators decry patterns of grave violations in Sudan. newarab.com A team of UN investigators said Tuesday they had met in The recently established UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the situation in Sudan said it had spent three weeks in Chad meeting with

newarab (2024-07-24). Kamala Harris's VP pick likely to be white, male and not risky. newarab.com As US Vice President A shortlist has emerged of potential contenders that her campaign has reportedly contacted for background evaluations. The consensus is that Harris, a Black and South Asian woman from northern California, should pick a white man from a rural state to balance out the ticket. | "

newarab (2024-07-24). UAE-China air exercises raise Western espionage concerns. newarab.com Recent joint air force exercises held between the On 10 July, the UAE Air Force and China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) began Falcon Shield, a joint operations air force exercise held i…

newarab (2024-07-24). Adidas 'sorry' to Bella Hadid for 'distress' over shoe campaign. newarab.com The German sports and footwear giant expressed regret in a statement that specifically addressed concerns raised by Palestinian-American Hadid about associating her with the 1972 killing of 11…

newarab (2024-07-24). 'Tortured' Palestinian prisoner arrested for 'killing jailer'. newarab.com Ibrahim Mansour, from the village of Bidu near Tulkarm, was arrested on July 10, two days after the body of prison service employee Yochai Avni was found, police said in joint statement with the Shin Bet security services. | Information reg…

newarab (2024-07-24). Children 'shot in the head': US doctor's account of Gaza war. newarab.com Two

newarab (2024-07-24). Iraqi parliament to discuss key bills on general amnesty, PMF. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-24). Is Kamala Harris snubbing Netanyahu by skipping Congress speech?>. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-24). US Senator Bob Menendez resigns after Egypt corruption trial. newarab.com US Senator "I will be resigning from my office as the United States Senator from New Jersey, effective on the close of business on 20 August, 2024," Menendez's letter, which Reuters saw, s…

newarab (2024-07-24). Iraqi Kurdistan security foils 'drug-infused books' going to UK. newarab.com Security forces in Sulaimaniyah province of the According to a statement obtained by The New Arab, the Anti-Drug Directorate of the Kurdistan Region's Security Agency confiscated 44 books that were filled with liquid amphetamine, commonly known as crystal meth. The operation, based o…

newarab (2024-07-24). US announces Sudan ceasefire talks. newarab.com The Secretary of State "The United States remains…

kwjorinoco (2024-07-24). In Miami, They Plan on Crying 'Fraud' on July 28. orinocotribune.com

scorinoco (2024-07-24). Bangladesh Supreme Court Scraps Most of Government Job Quota Amidst Widespread Protests and Violence. orinocotribune.com Amidst widespread violence across the country over the controversial quota in government jobs, the Supreme Court of Bangladesh issued a crucial verdict on Sunday, July 21, scaling back the quotas drastically. | As per the verdict, 93% government jobs would be based on merit and the overall quota would be reduced to 7% from the current 56%. Descendants of freedom fighters who currently have 30% of posts reserved for them would now only get 5% reservation. The remaining 2% of reserved jobs would be allotted to candidates belonging to ethnic minorities in the country and the physically disabled. | According to vario…

scorinoco (2024-07-24). Palestinian Factions Sign 'National Unity' Document Following China Talks. orinocotribune.com Hamas, the Palestinian Authority's (PA) Fatah party, and twelve other Palestinian factions have signed a Chinese-brokered reconciliation agreement during meetings in Beijing, which took place during July 21-23. | The 14 factions agreed on "ending division and strengthening Palestinian unity," Chinese broadcaster CCTV The agreement was "dedicated to the great reconciliation and unity of all 14 factions," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday, July 23.

kwjorinoco (2024-07-24). Five More Venezuelan Mayors Break from Opposition to Endorse President Maduro. orinocotribune.com This Tuesday, five mayors of the state of Trujillo renounced their ties with the opposition to declare themselves in favor of the candidacy of President Nicolás Maduro. | The Trujillo mayors highlighted that their decision is due to the fact that the extreme right once again intends to attempt to destabilize the country and carry out acts of violence. | "This July 28, again, those irresponsible elites want to impose their agenda of destabilizatio," wrote the mayors in a statement. "It is the same pattern that always ends up leaving more frustration and more tears for our people. Once again, they want to lead the…

Asia Mieleszko, Resilience. (2024-07-24). The Battle For Car-Free Streets And Community Celebration. popularresistance.org I first found myself in West Philadelphia in 2019 during Porchfest, an annual music festival that exists because approximately two square miles of Philadelphians collectively decide it should. And so it does, whether the city grants the annually requested street closures or not. | In 2019, almost every other street was closed to motorized traffic, lined with rehomed cones and handmade signs stretching from one end of the intersection to the other to communicate the closure. Free from cars, the streets welcomed sprinklers, grills and bouncy castles. Swarms of kids muraled the asphalt with chalk while musicians cro…

Cira Pascual Marquina, Venezuelanalysis. (2024-07-24). Bolivarian Diplomacy Vs. The Monroe Doctrine. popularresistance.org This continent has been struggled over for more than 200 years. Even before Monroe's famous speech, the idea existed that the US had some sort of right to the whole continent. The thirteen colonies achieved independence first, creating a republican system that was considered an improvement over the absolutist monarchies of Europe. For that reason, they felt destined to expand their system. From the beginning, they viewed the south of the continent as their home turf. They felt it was their "destiny" to control all the territories. | However, the perspective of the incipient US republic — conceived by and fo…

Jenny Brown, Labor Notes. (2024-07-24). New York City Teacher Retirees Save Their Medicare. popularresistance.org The dissident Retiree Advocate caucus in the giant New York City teachers union won a decisive victory over the incumbents in the retiree chapter election June 14, winning 63 percent of the 27,000 votes cast. Turnout jumped compared to previous elections. | In addition to running the 70,000-member Retired Teachers Chapter, they will send 300 delegates to the union's delegate assembly. | The leadership of the union got the message and abruptly dropped its support for Medicare Advantage, after three years of vigorously campaigning to impose a for-profit plan on 250,000 city retirees to save money for city officials…

Editor (2024-07-24). United Auto Workers Join Mobilization Against Netanyahu Congressional Visit. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-24). The Democratic Party's Culture of Loyalty. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-24). Capitol Hill: Netanyahu's Second Home. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-24). The Biden Administration Says Its Trade Policy Puts People Over Corporations. Documents on Baby Formula Show Otherwise. scheerpost.com By Heather Vogell / ProPublica The Biden administration has quietly pushed more than a half-dozen countries to weaken, delay or rethink baby formula regulations aimed at protecting the public's health — sometimes after manufacturers complained, a ProPublica investigation has found. In the European Union, the U.S. opposed an effort to reduce lead levels in baby …

Larry Johnson (2024-07-24). A Crowdstrike Update — WHY THE DNC WAS NOT HACKED BY THE RUSSIANS. sonar21.com The Deep State Narrative | [NOTE — The following article was co-authored by Bill Binney and me and published in 2019. I did an hour long interview with Bill today, and we revisited this event in light of the latest incident — a global blue screen of death — allegedly precipitated by a botched Crowdstrike software patch. I hope to post the interview tomorrow. Julian Assange has forcefully and repeatedly denied that Russia had any involvement in Wikileaks acquisition of the DNC emails. It also is a fact that Julian offered a monetary reward for information about the murder of Seth Rich. Draw yo…

The Canary (2024-07-24). Sir Kid Starver is back at it again, kicking out seven rebel MPs who want to feed children. thecanary.co Keir Starmer has suspended seven of his own Labour Party MPs for rebelling over the two-child benefit cap. John McDonnell, Richard Burgon, Ian Byrne, Rebecca Long-Bailey, Imran Hussain, Apsana Begum, and Zarah Sultana were punished after they backed a motion demanding the removal of the two-child limit on benefits introduced by the previous Conservative government. […] | By

Brenda Norrell (2024-07-24). The Mother Tongue: Recovering Indigenous Languages from the Identity Thieves. indybay.org Indigenous languages are on the verge of extinction in Russia. An ancient language in Japan is denied recognition by the government, while Native Americans struggle to recover from the torture in boarding schools that was meant to silence them. In Canada, efforts are underway to revitalize Anishinaabe after Native languages and culture were targeted with erasure in residential schools, presenters told the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Chris Walker (2024-07-24). Kim Davis Files Legal Challenge to 2015 SCOTUS Same-Sex Marriage Ruling. truthout.org Kim Davis, the infamous Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples nearly a decade ago following the Supreme Court ruling making marriage equality the law throughout the U.S., filed a legal challenge against fees she has to pay because of her refusal to comply with the law. In doing so, Davis's lawyers argue that Obergefell v. Hodges… |

Amy Goodman (2024-07-24). After Sonya Massey's Killing and Police Cover-Up, Her Family Demands Justice. truthout.org The family of Sonya Massey is demanding justice after they say authorities tried to cover up her fatal shooting by a sheriff's deputy in Springfield, Illinois, by initially claiming it was "self-inflicted." Police body-camera footage showed this was a lie. The 36-year-old mother of two was shot dead in her own home on July 6 after she called 911 for help. "This is the worst police shooting video… |

Julia Conley (2024-07-24). Arkansas Supreme Court Orders State to Count Abortion Amendment Signatures. truthout.org Abortion rights advocates in Arkansas were cautiously optimistic Tuesday evening that the state government would count the signatures of more than 100,000 residents who signed petitions in support of an anti-forced pregnancy constitutional amendment, after the Arkansas Supreme Court issued a limited order calling on the secretary of state to begin the process. Secretary of State John Thurston… |

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Proposal would see records of minor offenses sealed. ecns.cn A recent report showed that the proportion of cases where suspects were accused of committing serious violent crimes, including intentional homicide, rape and arson, dropped to 3.6 percent in 2023 from 25.1 percent in 1999.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). China willing to share development opportunities with the world. ecns.cn The resolution of profoundly advancing reform and opening-up raised by the third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has sent a strong signal to the world that China would like to share its development opportunities with the world.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). China's AG600 amphibious aircraft receives TIA certificate for test flight. ecns.cn AG600, codenamed "Kunlong",China's homegrown large amphibious aircraft received its first Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) and officially entered the phase of test flights on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Chinese sports culture exhibition kicks off in Paris. ecns.cn Chinese Sports Culture Exhibition themed vigor and sportsmanship opened at the Bastille Design Center in Paris on Tuesday, marking the first time an Olympic-related sports culture exhibition has been organized overseas.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). The Beijing Talk brings precious hope for the Palestinian people: Chinese FM. ecns.cn At China's invitation, senior representatives of 14 Palestinian factions held reconciliation talks in Beijing from Sunday to Tuesday. On Tuesday morning, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended and addressed the closing session of the talks. The Palestinian factions signed the Beijing declaration on ending division and strengthening Palestinian national unity.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Encyclopedia on plant protection takes decade-long efforts. ecns.cn Encyclopedia of Plant Protection in China thoroughly introduces the disciplinary system of plant protection, incorporating the latest policies and advancements within the field.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Vibrant terraced fields in Qinghai. ecns.cn Colorful terraced fields lie on both sides of a highway in Xunhua Sala Autonomous County, northwest China's Qinghai Province.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). River Seine ready to host Paris Olympics. ecns.cn People navigate on a boat along the River Seine next to a panel depicting a pictorial detail ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Paris, France, July 23, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Moscow to await 'action' after Kyiv's talks plan. ecns.cn Moscow will wait for concrete actions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday while commenting on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's proposal of possible talks with Russia.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Olympic Truce Wall unveiled in Paris. ecns.cn The "Olympic Truce Wall" was unveiled in the Paris Olympic Village.Athlete representatives from the 206 countries and regions, as well as the Refugee Olympic Team, called on the world to "give peace a chance."

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). National museum of China sees surge in visitors during summer vacation. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Chinese sports culture exhibition kicks off in Paris. ecns.cn Covering an area of over 700 square meters, the exhibition kicked off on Tuesday with a total of 139 pieces (sets) of exhibits on display.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). GDP growth on track to be around 5%. ecns.cn China's economy is on track to achieve its annual growth target of around 5 percent this year, as the country is set to launch a series of reform measures to boost economic growth in the remainder of the year, said a renowned economist.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Chinese meteorologists issue red alert for Typhoon Gaemi. ecns.cn The China Meteorological Administration initiated a Level II emergency response for major meteorological disasters on Wednesday noon, after China's National Meteorological Center issued a red alert for Typhoon Gaemi in the morning of the day.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). 68 selected for upcoming 47th WorldSkills competition in France. ecns.cn Participants are ready to compete in the upcoming biennial 47th WorldSkills competition in France in September, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security has announced.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Scientists find molecular water in moon mineral. ecns.cn A team of Chinese scientists has made a groundbreaking discovery: molecular water locked within a mineral in lunar soil samples collected by the Chang'e 5 mission.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). China cracks down on cross-border gambling. ecns.cn The Supreme People's Court has directed courts across the country to continue imposing harsh penalties on people involved in cross-border gambling crimes, with a focus on organizers, ringleaders and repeat offenders.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Beijing issues orange alert for heavy rainfall. ecns.cn The Beijing Meteorological Bureau issued an orange rainstorm alert on Wednesday morning, as it is expected that from 5pm Wednesday to 8pm Thursday, most areas of the city will experience heavy rainfall with hourly precipitation exceeding 70 millimeters.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Importance of unity underlined for Gaza ceasefire. ecns.cn China has underlined the importance of achieving unity and reconciliation among Palestinian factions to create necessary conditions for promoting an enduring ceasefire in Gaza and realizing the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

Andrew Korybko (2024-07-24). Five Takeaways from Hungary and Slovakia's Russian Oil Dispute with Ukraine. globalresearch.ca This incident shows the lengths to which Ukraine and the EU are going to keep those two in line after they united to form an anti-war bloc in the heart of Europe. | Ukraine's decision last month to

Andrew Korybko (2024-07-24). Kiev Mayor Klitschko Speculated That Zelensky Might Agree to Territorial Compromises with Russia. globalresearch.ca Zelensky knows that he won't reconquer his country's lost territory no matter what he says for the purpose of keeping morale high, hence the need to informally explore a compromise for ending the conflict in the most politically "face-saving" way …

CADTM International (2024-07-24). Solidarity with Kenyan people! cadtm.org

Balasingham Skanthakumar (2024-07-24). The conjuncture in the crisis. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-07-24). France: Thanks to a massive mobilization of the Left the Far Right cannot control the government. cadtm.org

Patrick Bond (2024-07-24). Corporate Corruption of South African Politics and Economics. cadtm.org

CADTM International (2024-07-24). CADTM statement on repression in Bangladesh. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-07-24). Structural Adjustment and the Washington Consensus Are Not Abandoned in 2000. cadtm.org

Chris Dite, Li Andersson (2024-07-24). In Finland, the Left Alliance Just Trounced the Far Right. cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-07-24). Crowd strikes out. cadtm.org

Isabel Ortiz, Matthew Cummins (2024-07-24). End Austerity: A Global Report on Budget Cuts and Harmful Social Reforms in 2022-25. cadtm.org

Joe Lauria, Consortium News (2024-07-24). NATO Summit: Collectively Losing Their Minds. indybay.org U.S.-led NATO could not launch its economic, information and proxy war against Russia without cause. That cause would be Russia invading Ukraine to defend ethnic Russians in a civil war that had raged since 2014, sparked when the U.S. helped to overthrow the democratically-elected government that year.

Richard Rhames (2024-07-24). We Live in a Time of Monsters. counterpunch.org I came of age in a simpler time. The Maine mill town of my youth produced textiles, shoes, and lumber. There were dozens of dairy farms, vegetable/ fruit growers, and a poultry operation or two. The union movement, in the aftermath of World War Two had finally penetrated the steely resistance of the local mill

Lawrence Reichard (2024-07-24). My Mother Lived and Fought History's Trenches. counterpunch.org We had a service for my mother, Karen Saum, yesterday. She died May 9. She was 89. And she was a fighter. From her birth in 1935 until her senior year of high school my mother lived in the city of Colón, a global melting pot on the Caribbean coast of Panama. Her father was

David Rosen (2024-07-24). Mr. President, Pardon the Truth Seeker. counterpunch.org The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) filed a petition calling on Pres. Joe Biden to posthumously pardon D.M. Bennett, one of the Comstock Act's most prominent victims. Hopefully, we will do this before leaving office. Never heard of Bennett? Born DeRobigne Mortimer Bennet (1818-1882), in 1873 he founder of The Truth Seeker, a publication he edited until his death. During its

CounterPunch News Service (2024-07-24). Farewell, Carol Christ. counterpunch.org For Immediate Release | Contact: Harvey Smith | July 23, 2024 , 510-684-0414 | Many fluff pieces have been celebrating the tenure of Carol Christ as chancellor of UC Berkeley, particularly extolling her fundraising prowess. However, there is a dark side to her seven years at the helm, chief among them her obsession with People's Park, which according to a former Berkeley mayor began decades ago. | Obviously the relationship between UC and People's Park over its long history has not been an easy one; it has veered from uneasy accommodation…

Sudip Bhattacharya (2024-07-24). Frantz Fanon Our Contemporary. counterpunch.org Toiling as a clinical psychiatrist in the heart of French-controlled Algeria, Frantz Fanon would conclude after several years of work and struggle, "Today the all-out national war of liberation waged by the Algerian people for seven years has become a breeding ground for mental disorders."[i] At the time, the Algerian people, taking inspiration from their

Tom Engelhardt (2024-07-24). Remembrance of Wars Past. counterpunch.org Well, it's one, two, three, look at that amputee, At least it's below the knee, Could have been worse, you see. Well, it's true your kids look at you differently, But you came in an ambulance instead of a hearse, That's the phrase of the trade, It could have been worse. — First verse of a

John Feffer (2024-07-24). AI May Kill Us All, But Not the Way You Think. counterpunch.org The conventional Artificial Intelligence doomsday scenario runs like this. A robot acquires sentience and decides for some reason that it wants to rule the world. It hacks into computer systems to shut down everything from banking and hospitals to nuclear power. Or it takes over a factory to produce a million copies of itself to

Joan Roelofs (2024-07-24). NATO's Civilian Bases . counterpunch.org Why has NATO been so generally accepted in Europe by almost all the major political parties and especially puzzling, the social democratic ones? Its economic costs, illegal aggressive wars, environmental damage, and the risks of nuclear annihilation would seem to make it a prime platform item. Well-informed political activists are unlikely to believe that an invasion of Switzerland or Denmark is imminent. There are significant anti-NATO movements, such as No to War No to NATO, but so far they haven't been able to turn the tide.

Sarah Hyden (2024-07-24). The Infrastructure Act and the Taos Canyon Logging Project: Time For a Forest Revolution. counterpunch.org The National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, is the environmental bill of rights for the public, who are the legal owners of our national forests. It's the framework in which we consider the risks and benefits of forest management projects, and attempt to avoid damaging outcomes or even environmental disasters. In the past, NEPA required

Robert Koehler (2024-07-24). 'Got Any Tennis Balls?'. counterpunch.org Every bullet fired into a crowd penetrates the national soul — or so it seems to me, as I continue to grapple emotionally with the Trump-rally shooting in Butler, Pa. on July 13, which left one attendee murdered, several others wounded and the shooter himself dead. As with all such shootings, this goes beyond "motive"

Cesar Chelala (2024-07-24). Messi Can Also Cry. counterpunch.org When last Sunday Lionel Messi left the playing field because of a serious injury in the final match of the Copa América against Colombia (that Argentina won) and soon afterwards began to cry inconsolably, the entire world cried with him. Such is the charisma of a player who is considered by many as the best

Emma Rae Lierley (2024-07-24). Is the Food Industry Concealing Possible Destruction of the Tropics From the Public? counterpunch.org Palm oil is one of the most used vegetable oils in the world and is found in a large variety of packaged products, from shampoos and lipstick to cookies and frozen pizza. Unfortunately, the production of palm oil has been linked to severe environmental and social costs, including significant rainforest destruction and human rights abuses, particularly in

Eugene Doyle (2024-07-24). It's bigger than NATO and It's Coming to the Pacific. counterpunch.org Hit pause right there. Very few people have tuned into the fact that what is happening isn't "NATO" moving into our region — it's actually far bigger than that. The US is creating a super-bloc, a super-alliance of client states that includes both the EU and NATO, the AP4 (its key Asia Pacific partners Australia,

_____ (2024-07-24). Haitian press face 'existential crisis' with no end to gang violence. David C. Adams

_____ (2024-07-24). CPJ and rights groups: Biden should press Netanyahu on journalist killings, urge media access to Gaza. cpj.org/feed/atom/

_____ (2024-07-24). CPJ, partners call on Biden to raise press freedom issues with Netanyahu. cpj.org

Staff (2024-07-24). "Tragic Beyond Proportions": Attorney Ben Crump on Sonya Massey's Killing and Police Cover-Up. democracynow.org The family of Sonya Massey is demanding justice after they say authorities tried to cover up her fatal shooting by a sheriff's deputy in Springfield, Illinois, by initially claiming it was "self-inflicted." Police body-camera footage showed this was a lie. The 36-year-old mother of two was shot dead in her own home on July 6 after she called 911 for help. "This is the worst police shooting video that I've seen. It is so senseless," says Ben Crump, a civil rights attorney representing the family. "[Massey] needed a helping hand. She did not need a bullet to the face.&#8221…

Staff (2024-07-24). "Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied": Video Shows Hotel Guards Kill D'Vontaye Mitchell, Yet No Arrests. democracynow.org D'Vontaye Mitchell died last month in Milwaukee after he was violently pinned to the ground by four security guards outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel, just a few minutes from where the Republican National Convention would take place. Ben Crump, a civil rights attorney who is representing the family, says that the killing is "just inexplicable," with nobody charged for Mitchell's death so far. "You have a video of a man being killed. You have witnesses who have given statements. But yet you're saying you still have to investigate? Why is it different when it's a Black victim…

The Exposé (2024-07-24). Uncovering the CIA & Rockefeller Foundation's Role in the Depopulation Forecast released by Deagel. expose-news.com In a world where reality often seems stranger than fiction, the machinations behind global events can be an enigma wrapped in mystery. One such intrigue revolves around Deagel.com, an obscure online entity …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-07-24). Corporate media is used to advertise and lobby for the pharmaceutical industry. expose-news.com Using the example of a recent article on the weight loss drug Ozempic published by The New Zealand Herald, Dr. Guy Hatchard demonstrates how corporate media is used to advertise and lobby …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-07-24). Were Dutch and German scientists involved in the development of SARS-CoV-2? expose-news.com Anthony Fauci, Ralph Baric and Peter Daszak are the trio named as the men behind the development of SARS-CoV-2; the virus that was used to usher in the covid era and for …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-07-24). Irish Integration Minister swamps small village with asylum seekers. expose-news.com The Irish Integration Minister has decreed that 280 asylum seekers should be housed in the hotel of a small village. This is a major problem for two reasons: the village only has …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-07-24). Here's what our readers thought (4 — 24 July). expose-news.com Here are the results from the polls we've been running on our Telegram channel in the last few weeks. We've left the polls open so more people may participate going forward but as …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-07-24). A Bill to legalise assisted suicide for the terminally ill will be introduced to the UK Parliament on Friday. expose-news.com Currently, assisting someone to end their life is currently a criminal offence in England and Wales. But a British Labour Life peer aims to change that. He will be introducing a dangerous …

bwitanek (2024-07-24). Help Finalize NJ Dr. Jill Stein Petition in Paterson NJ Thursday July 25 6-8pm. fightbackbetter.com Please come to sign nominating petition and / or help petition and celebrate the nomination of Dr. Jill Stein with…

geo.tv (2024-07-24). Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump 44% to 42% in US presidential race: survey. geo.tv

geo.tv (2024-07-24). At least 18 killed in horrific plane crash in Nepal. geo.tv The accident site of a Saurya Airlines plane that caught fire after skidding off the runway while taking off is cordoned at Tribhuvan International Airport, in Kathmandu, Nepal on July 24, 2024. — Reuters | Elon Musk is supporting Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential elections. — AFP/FileDuring earnings call on Tuesday, CEO Elon Musk announced that the company's plan to construct a new gigafactory in Mexico is on hold until after the US presidential elections. This is because…

geo.tv (2024-07-24). US Secret Service advises Trump campaign not to hold outdoor rallies anymore. geo.tv Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump gestures during a campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US on July 20, 2024. — ReutersSecret Service recommend Trump's rallies be moved indoors.Trump campaign exploring indoor venues for upcoming gatherings.Indoor rallies are costly but…

geo.tv (2024-07-24). Biden admin seeks $101m aid for Pakistan. geo.tv US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu testifies before a subcommitte of the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs. — House Foreign Affairs Committee Republicans Youtube/file Lu says US focused on supporting human rights in Pakistan.Funds to be used to combat terrorism, support…

geo.tv (2024-07-24). At least 229 killed in landslides in south-western Ethiopia. geo.tv People search for survivors after a mudslide in Gofa Zone, Ethiopia. — AFP/file Over 229 people have been buried alive by collapsar-like mudslides triggered by torrential rain in the south-western Ethiopia, the worst in this type of disaster ever to be reported in the Horn of…

geo.tv (2024-07-24). Bangladesh partially restores telecommunication services as protests taper off. geo.tv Security personnel and rickshaw pullers move past a partially damaged government building, that was set afire by a mob during clashes after violence erupted following protests by students against government job quotas, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 22, 2024. — Reuters Govt says it would…

geo.tv (2024-07-24). Musk refutes media claims of $45 million monthly donations to Trump. geo.tv Elon Musk denies the media statement of donating to Trump on monthly basis, -ReutersTech billionaire Elon Musk said that he never mentioned he was donating $45 million per month to the presidential nominee of the Republican Party, Donald Trump. "What's being reported in the media…

Tucker Carlson (2024-07-24). Video: Tucker Carlson Reacts to Joe Biden Dropping Out. globalresearch.ca America's presidential election has been turned on its head, and many questions remain about where this race is heading. | Now that Joe Biden is out, who will take his place? Will Democrat voters be allowed to pick, or will party …

Global Research News (2024-07-24). Selected Articles: Bombshells in the 2024 Elections — Past and Future. globalresearch.ca By The 2024 election may be like no other. In less than a month—from June 27 to July 21—three bombshells have gone off. Anyone …

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2024-07-24). How Crooks Was Recruited as the Patsy? globalresearch.ca Mobile Data Reveals Someone Who Regularly Visited Thomas Crooks' Home and Work Also Visited a Building in Washington DC Near FBI Office | "Who visited Thomas Crooks' home before he attempted to assassinate President Trump? | Mobile ad data analysis reveals someone …

Dr. Emanuel Garcia (2024-07-24). Politics, Realpolitik, Nihilism and Hope: It's Time to Make a Choice. Dr. Emanuel Garcia. globalresearch.ca This excursion has been a long time in the brewing, partly because my own area of expertise is relatively narrow, and partly because it addresses a world that has always been distasteful to me, the world of politics. | Nonetheless, wherever …

Philip Giraldi (2024-07-24). Let's Arrest Benjamin Netanyahu When He Arrives in Washington! globalresearch.ca

Peter Koenig (2024-07-24). The Trump Drama Eclipses the Rest of the World — While This Very World Falls Apart. globalresearch.ca Yes, it is of utmost importance that the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, now Republican-nominated Presidential Candidate, be thoroughly investigated. Human Justice and ethics demand it. But will those in power allow it? | Maybe Donald Trump himself, when he …

Mike Whitney (2024-07-24). China Brings Peace to the Middle East While Washington Bombs and Terrorizes. globalresearch.ca China firmly supports the just cause of the Palestinian people in restoring their legitimate national rights, supports all Palestinian factions in achieving reconciliation through dialogue and consultation, and supports Palestine in realizing solidarity, unity and independent statehood at the earliest …

Jacob Nordangard (2024-07-24). Is Donald Trump the Elites "Wreck-It Ralph" Who Will Pave the Way for an "Enlightened International Governance"? globalresearch.ca At the same time as the media directed all attention to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the second revision of the UN's

Rodney Atkinson (2024-07-24). UK at War with Russia — Without Forces, Without Public Support. globalresearch.ca Long before the Russian retaliation of February 2022 against the shelling of the predominantly ethnic Russian Donbas, before the British arming and training of Ukraine forces (including openly Nazi militia) and before the fanatical tub thumping of Boris Johnson, the …

Drago Bosnic (2024-07-24). Key NATO General Laments They've Awakened the Bear. Drago Bosnic. globalresearch.ca For months before and after the special military operation (SMO) started, the mainstream media ran several propaganda narratives simultaneously. One of the first doom and gloom claims was that

Lance Johnson (2024-07-24). Ophthalmologists Now Ethically Obligated to Denounce COVID-19 Vaccines, as 20,000 New Eye Disorders Are Reported. globalresearch.ca

Ellie Weekes (2024-07-24). How animal rights are progressing on the Latin American continent. globalvoices.org More and more countries view animals as sentient beings with rightsOriginally published on Article written by Social media platforms like TikTok are…

Shahida Yakub (2024-07-24). The pros and cons of Chinese investment in Tajikistan's gold mining sector. globalvoices.org The investments generate money for the government but harm local populationsOriginally published on China controls over 75 percent of Tajikistan's output of gold and for the last 30 years, it has remained the biggest foreign investor in the country's There are currently 40 known gold deposits in the country…

Metamorphosis Foundation (2024-07-24). Fact-checkers condemn physical attack against journalist of Croatian fact-checking service Faktograf. globalvoices.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). China: Annual International Humanitarian Law Summer Session Held in Jiangsu. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). Working together to address Africa's health challenges and to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). icrc.org —ICRC holds session at the Global Health Forum of Boao Forum for Asia…

ICRC (2024-07-24). In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). Afghanistan: Stable electricity supply elevates health care at Mirwais Regional Hospital. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). Gaza: Civilians must be spared from impact of fighting. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross: Commentary. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). Nigeria: ICRC surgical team supports Maiduguri Hospital treating 41 wounded people after multiple blasts in Gwoza. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). 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

ICRC (2024-07-24). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). ICRC office in Gaza surrounded by hundreds of displaced civilians, was damaged by nearby shelling. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). Sudan: ICRC calls for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace. icrc.org — ICRC hosts "Adhering to Humanitarian Norms in Armed Conflicts" Panel at World Peace Forum…

ICRC (2024-07-24). 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

ICRC (2024-07-24). 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.

ICRC (2024-07-24). Azerbaijan: Family receives remains of missing loved one, honours with a burial after 30 years. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). Bangladesh: 15th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2024 — Call for Registration. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). ICRC Annual Report 2023. icrc.org In a year beset with overlapping crises and humanitarian needs of unprecedented scale, the ICRC's mandate and mission remained as relevant as ever.

ICRC (2024-07-24). Afghanistan: Wheelchair basketball empowers people with disability. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). Georgia: Closure after 30 years as family receives remains of missing loved one, give a burial. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). ICRC and European Union continue successful IHL training series. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). Gaza: Repeated mass casualty events put hospitals under severe strain. icrc.org

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-24). Thursday 7/25: 4th World War: Arlene Francis Center Presents (Santa Rosa). indybay.org Arlen Francis Center | 99 6th St | Santa Rosa, Ca…

Santa Cruz Homeless Union (2024-07-24). Monday 7/22: Protest the US Supreme Court Ruling Making it a Crime to be Homeless. indybay.org 525 Water Street, Santa Cruz…

Haymarket Books (2024-07-24). Thursday 7/25: "Burn Out": Book Talk on Navigating Emotional Experience of Political Setbacks & Defeat. indybay.org

Phil Pasquini (2024-07-24). Bowing to Pressure Biden Drops Out. indybay.org WASHINGTON (07-21) — Anyone familiar with visiting the White House would have observed earlier today an unusual scene there, in noticing a larger than usual police presence both on the street and with heavily armed Secret Service officers walking around Lafayette Park. | The pre-deployment of such a force usually hints that something out of the ordinary is afoot. And so, it was at 1: 46 pm EDT that President Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and that he was backing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate. So, for once television sets across the count…

Labor Video Project (2024-07-24). Kamala Harris Charged with Covering up Corruption by Residents of Radioactive Treasure Island. indybay.org Former residents of radioactive Treasure Island charged that Kamala Harris was involved in covering up corruption by the developers and politicians who have pushed building million dollar condos on the former nuclear military training facility. Many residents, children and sailors were poisoned and sickened by the radioactive material on the Island and the cover-up by the politicans and government agencies responsible for health and safety of the people of California.

Revolution Books (2024-07-24). Wednesday 7/24: The Increasing Craziness, The Intensifying Situation and the Possibility of Revolution. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…

NAPAC-CAL (2024-07-24). Sunday 7/21: Virtual TownHall Series with Candidates. indybay.org REGISTER: bit.ly/napaccal-our-voices

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-24). Saturday 7/27: Protest for Palestine (Santa Rosa) Weekly. indybay.org Old Courthouse Square | Downtown Santa Rosa…

Fresh Meat Productions (2024-07-24). Sunday 8/25: Accessible Futures. indybay.org

Women's March (2024-07-24). Tuesday 7/23: Urgent Call to Action: Mass Organizing Call for Democracy w/ Women's March. indybay.org Online via Zoom…

LaborFest (2024-07-24). Tuesday 7/23: Silicon Toxic Dumpsites, Workers Health & Safety & the RICO Case Against Apple. indybay.org By Zoom…

Everytown for Gun Safety (2024-07-24). Thursday 7/25: Virtual Election Rally for Gun Sense w/ Everytown for Gun Safety. indybay.org

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-24). Saturday 7/27: I Think Of Palestine… Poems From and For Palestine (Santa Rosa. indybay.org Arlene Francis Center | 99 6th St Santa Rosa…

Sonoma County for Palestine (2024-07-24). Wednesday 7/24: Protest for Palestine (Santa Rosa). indybay.org Old Courthouse Square | Wednesday Night Market | Santa Rosa, Ca…

Anonymous (2024-07-24). Developing Action Capacity: A Path. indybay.org

LaborFest (2024-07-24). Tuesday 7/23: Silicon Toxic Dumpsites, Workers Health & Safety & The RICO Case Against Apple. indybay.org On Line…

Amy E. Mendas (2024-07-24). Digital Demagogue: The Critical Candidacy of Donald J. Trump. indybay.org Over the last several months, businessperson Donald Trump has taken the lead in the Republican primary race. His flamboyant personality and unusually aggressive speech has drawn much attention and criticism. Journalists and academics have posited that Trump's rhetoric is that of a demagogue. This essay catalogues the existing definitions.

Lee Siu Hin, National Immigrant Solidarity N (2024-07-24). Monday August 19 Join Immigrant Contingent for Democratic National Convention in Chicago! indybay.org 12PM Monday August 19 – Union Park 1501 W. Randolph St Chicago, IL…

Friends of Gayle McLaughlin, FPM, RCF (2024-07-24). Friday 7/26: Richmond Banner Drop and Peace Vigil. indybay.org San Luis Ave and Sacramento Ave, Richmond Annex. Richmond, Ca 94804…

slingshot collective (2024-07-24). Sunday 8/11: Long Haul Infoshop 31st Birthday Party. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley – 2 blocks from Ashby BART – across from La Pena – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck…

WJCSaA (2024-07-24). Was James C. Scott an Anarchist? indybay.org He was certainly a liberal.

Pressenza New York (2024-07-24). Tens of thousands to protest Netanyahu's speech to Congress: Logistical details for the national mobilization. pressenza.com Tens of thousands of protesters are expected to converge in D.C. tomorrow for a national mobilization to demand the arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu. The demonstration will begin at 11: 00 a.m. at 3rd St. NW and Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Buses will arrive in the preceding hours as groups from as far away as Indiana, Georgia, and Illinois. Protesters are planning to march following an opening rally. Netanyahu is expected to speak to Congress at 2: 00 p.m. | Speakers at the demonstration include a member of UAW's International Executive Board Brandon Mancilla, Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein, the head of Am…

yalensis (2024-07-24). Ukraine War Day #882: Whitney Webb Red-Pills Jimmy Dore. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com "No God nor King nor Hero can save us, only we ourselves, with our own hands…" (A verse from the Communist Internationale) | Dear Readers: | I know that I have, among my respected Readers, some Trump/Vance supporters (or at the very least some people who were hoping against hope that Trump/Vance would finally clear the swamp and smash the Deep State). So verily I say unto you: I respect you and I wish your hopes could be fulfilled, yet it is my duty as a blogger and Servant of the People, to offer you this Red Pill instead. Courtesy of a remarkable young woman named Whitney Webb. An investigative reporter of…

Kit Klarenberg (2024-07-24). Civil war in Donbass 10 years on. mronline.org July 1st marked the 10th anniversary of a brutal resumption of hostilities in the Donbass civil war.

Basit Mahmood (2024-07-24). LFF will not be publishing today, but normal service will resume from tomorrow! leftfootforward.org LFF will not be publishing today but we will be returning to normal service from tomorrow! | To reach hundreds of thousands of new readers and to make the biggest impact we can in the next general election, we need to grow our donor base substantially. | That's why in 2024, we are seeking to generate 150 additional regular donors to support Left Foot Forward's work. | We still need another 124 people to donate to hit the target. You can help. Donate today. |

Matt Stoller (2024-07-24). Will Kamala Harris Hold The Powerful Accountable? levernews.com

Editor (2024-07-24). Loss of empire, loss of lucidity. mronline.org As the United States' imperial system and Western hegemony circles the drain, lucid thought is becoming a rare commodity. But there is hope.

Editor (2024-07-24). The dialectic and why it matters to Marxists. mronline.org Eric Ruder examines the dialectical method developed and deployed by Karl Marx.

Staff (2024-07-24). Delhi riots: HC seeks police's stand on Umar Khalid's bail plea in UAPA case. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Delhi High Court sought the city police's stand on Wednesday on the bail plea of former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Umar Khalid in a UAPA case related to the alleged larger conspiracy behind the February 2020 riots here. A bench of Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Girish Kathpalia issued a …

Staff (2024-07-24). UN chief welcomes declaration on strengthening unity by Palestinian factions. muslimmirror.com United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the declaration on ending division and strengthening unity signed by 14 Palestinian factions in Beijing, a spokesman said. Guterres "very much welcomes the signing of the Beijing Declaration by the Palestinian factions," said Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN chief, in response to questions at a …

Bruce C.T. Wright (2024-07-24). Community Outraged After Body Cam Footage Of Sonya Massey Police Shooting Released. newsone.com

Peoples Dispatch (2024-07-24). China and the Philippines reach an agreement to avoid confrontation over disputed island territory. peoplesdispatch.org China has accused the Philippines of occupying parts of its Island territories in the South China Sea. The situation has produced confrontations between the armed forces of both countries…

Ana Vračar (2024-07-24). Migrants and homeless expelled from Paris ahead of Olympic Games. peoplesdispatch.org

Peoples Dispatch (2024-07-24). Cyprus marks 50 years since coup and invasion. peoplesdispatch.org The inhabitants of Cyprus observed a series of somber anniversaries, marking 50 years since the 1974 coup orchestrated by the Greek junta and the subsequent Turkish invasion. These events, which the Progressive Party of Working People (AKEL) On July 15, 1974, the Greek military dictatorship overthrew the elected government led by Makarios III, aim…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-07-24). Venezuela's electoral authority debunks "vote rigging" narrative ahead of Sunday's presidential elections. peoplesdispatch.org

Pablo Meriguet (2024-07-24). Cuban Olympic athletes are in Paris, ready to continue making history. peoplesdispatch.org Cuba, a country of 11 million inhabitants, is the second most successful country in the Americas in the Olympic Games, only behind the United States.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-07-24). Initiative to train five million Ethiopians in technologies. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed launched the Five Million Ethiopian Coders Initiative at the Science Museum, a project that will benefit an equal number of citizens in digital technology training.

Pressenza New York (2024-07-24). Bringing Local Sustainable Development to Scale. pressenza.com For many organizations and agencies around the world, the matter of scaling local successes of development remains a seemingly insurmountable challenge and obligation. When participating in conferences, strategic planning, open forums, and studies on this critical necessity, so much of the consideration is focused on technological matters. If only we can effectively enable farmers to adopt innovative systems of water management, for example, or renewable energy, or agriculture, or product processing, then families, communities, and countrysides will achieve the essential qualities of sustainable development: grea…

Pressenza New York (2024-07-24). Times Square billboard ads call for an end to the Korean War. pressenza.com

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Russia downs 36 drones, HIMARS rockets; Ukraine reports 69 battles. presstv.ir Russia's Defense Ministry reported on Monday that Russian air defense forces had shot down a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 aircraft.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Body cam footage shows white US police shooting unarmed Black woman. presstv.ir Sean Grayson, 30, fired three shots, striking Sonya Massey one time in the face.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Tonnes of dead fish surface in western Mexico. presstv.ir Tonnes of dead fish surface on the banks of the Santiago River in western Mexico, with local communities pointing the finger at pollution caused by factories upstream. Around 250 companies discharge their waste in the area, which previously led authorities to prohibit fishing.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Why global IT outage did not affect Iran. presstv.ir While a global software outage Friday brought many computer systems to a screeching halt and paralyzed daily activities, no disruptions were reported in Iran.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Firefighters battle to control wildfires in Oregon. presstv.ir

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Iraqis protest over summer blackouts, water shortages. presstv.ir Hundreds of Iraqis in the southern province of Diwaniyah protest against power cuts and water shortages during the extreme heat of summer.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Samsung Electronics union workers strike for higher pay, more benefits. presstv.ir Members of a Samsung Electronics union have staged a rally in their continued strike in South Korea, demanding higher wages and improved benefits.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). WHO warns of high risk of polio outbreak in Gaza. presstv.ir The World Health Organization warns of a high risk of the polio virus spreading across the war-wracked Gaza Strip due to the poor sanitary conditions.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Thierry Henry kicks off Olympic torch relay in Paris. presstv.ir Arsenal and France football great Thierry Henry bears the Olympic torch as it begins its journey through Paris.

https: (2024-07-24). Access to RSS feeds is rejected. reliefweb.int/rss.xml Your large amount of concurrent requests for RSS data causes problems. Use the API or contact ops@reliefweb.int

socialistworker.co.uk (2024-07-24). Palestinian struggle runs through Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival

tvbrics (2024-07-24). Chinese scientists discover water in lunar soil samples. tvbrics.com The discovery could pave the way for the future development and utilisation of the Earth's natural satellite's water resources…

aljazeera (2024-07-24). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 880. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 880th day, these are the main developments.

Amy Chew (2024-07-24). Ukraine urges China to play 'constructive' role in security following Putin-Kim pact. scmp.com Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba warns that the Russia-North Korea pact threatens to disrupt regional security.

Bloomberg (2024-07-24). Slovakia says Ukraine war, sanctions on Russian crude may cause cuts in fuel exports. scmp.com The European Commission said that it does not see any impact yet on bloc's oil supplies.

Bloomberg (2024-07-24). Slovakia says Ukraine war, sanctions on Russian crude may cause cuts in fuel exports. scmp.com Slovakia said it could be forced to cut fuel exports to neighbouring countries, including Ukraine, if Ukraine's sanctions on crude continue.

WSWS (2024-07-24). Lear auto parts workers in Missouri launch strike, disrupting production at nearby GM plant. wsws.org The strike is among the first major battles by autoworkers since the UAW's betrayal of the 2023 Big Three autoworkers' struggle.

WSWS (2024-07-24). The execution of Sonya Massey: Police violence continues unabated in the US. wsws.org The police operate as roving gangs and death squads whose target is the ruling class' internal enemy: The working class.

WSWS (2024-07-24). Tentative agreement for American Airlines flight attendants mirrors sellouts in auto, UPS and rail. wsws.org The deal would preempt a strike in September, when flight attendants could be joined on the picket line by Boeing workers, dockworkers, teachers and others.

WSWS (2024-07-24). Western Sydney University advertising covers up job cuts at "pathway" College. wsws.org The Western Sydney University Rank-and-File Committee is calling on staff, students and the wider community to join its campaign to defeat the restructuring and job cuts at WSU's College.

WSWS (2024-07-24). California nurses at large pediatrics hospital sent back to work after two-day strike. wsws.org "We have nurses who can't afford to take their kids to their own hospital, nurses working 2-3 jobs," one nurse told the WSWS.

WSWS (2024-07-24). Samsung Electronics workers' strike in South Korea continues into third week. wsws.org The union is attempting to isolate the struggle and shut it down on the company's terms.

WSWS (2024-07-24). An appreciation of virtuoso guitarist Allan Holdsworth. wsws.org The recent release on vinyl of the remastered solo recordings of the internationally acclaimed guitarist is an opportunity to review his creative legacy and significant influence.

WSWS (2024-07-24). Australia: Vote no in Health Services Union ballot! Form rank-and-file committees to fight NSW Labor government wage cuts. wsws.org The HSU bureaucracy has adopted a "neutral" position, tacitly endorsing Labor's deepening attack on the real wages of health workers.

WSWS (2024-07-24). Regional tensions escalate over ongoing New Caledonia crisis. wsws.org The Pacific's political elites are increasingly alarmed that Paris' provocative handling of the New Caledonia crisis will exacerbate popular discontent across the region.

WSWS (2024-07-24). Hospital workers face off against Michigan Medicine and union bureaucracy. wsws.org Professional workers, physician assistants and other hospital employees are engaged in a battle with administration at Michigan Medicine over pay, benefits and understaffing that requires a unified strategy and fight against the union apparatus which is seeking to contain and divert their struggle.

aljazeera (2024-07-24). What is the UK's two-child cap on benefits and will Labour reverse it? aljazeera.com Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing calls from campaigners and his own MPs to scrap the cap on family benefits.

Reuters (2024-07-24). US Senator Bob Menendez resigns after corruption conviction. scmp.com The lawmaker's departure in August will temporarily reduce the Democratic majority in the Senate to 50-49.

aljazeera (2024-07-24). North Korean trash balloon lands on South Korea's presidential compound. aljazeera.com South Korean Presidential Security Service says balloon did not contain any dangerous materials.

The Independent (2024-07-24). Equity Bank Uganda sponsors Top 100 SMEs survey and awards. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda has partnered with KPMG and the Nation Media Group as the main sponsor of Uganda's Top 100 Mid-Sized Companies survey and awards. Top 100 mid sized companies is a survey based campaign that has been ongoing for the past few years. It's been organized by Nation …

UMMID (2024-07-24). Another IAS officer makes headlines, now over PwD quota. ummid.com Even as the controversy surrounding Probationary IAS Officer Puja Khedkar ceases to die, another IAS officer, Smita Sabharwal, sparked a huge outrage following her objection to reservation in Civil Services for Persons with Disability (PwD).

The Media Line Staff (2024-07-24). Trump Set To Rekindle Ties with Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago. themedialine.org

The Canary (2024-07-24). In-work poverty is a scourge that is nowhere near being solved — yet. thecanary.co A new benchmark — like the Living Wage Employer standard — is needed to enable businesses to tackle the scale and depth of in-work poverty, think tank the Social Market Foundation says. Social Market Foundation: in-work poverty a "major issue" The Social Market Foundation (SMF) has launched a proposal for an in-work poverty benchmark. It […] | By

Bochen Han (2024-07-24). US should fund ways to help Chinese get around 'Great Firewall', lawmakers hear. scmp.com Washington is also urged to help Chinese students come to the US: 'Some of the most sophisticated circumvention users in China are those who have spent significant time overseas.'

aljazeera (2024-07-24). Streets turn into rivers as Typhoon Gaemi sweeps over Philippines. aljazeera.com As the storm heads towards Taiwan, the island closes schools, cancels flights and suspends trains and ferries.

Anand Naidoo (2024-07-24). The Heat: China-South Asia Expo. america.cgtn.com

Catherine ABSALOM (2024-07-24). HRDN Letter to Members of the European Parliament — 2024-2029 Legislature. fidh.org The Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN) brings together 68 civil society organisations united by a vision that human rights and democracy should be placed at the heart of the European Union's internal and external policy agenda. We work together toward an EU which effectively protects human rights at home, and is a force for positive change in the world.
| In a letter addressed to the new legislature of the European parliament that is taking office at a time of growing global (…) | – |

_____ (2024-07-24). Turkish Kurdish photojournalist Murat Yazar detained for 8 days in Iraqi Kurdistan. ajansbalikligol.com

_____ (2024-07-24). Egypt arrests 2 journalists in less than a week, refuses to disclose whereabouts. madamasr.com

Dale Webster (2024-07-24). Banking Inquiry delivers a win for regional customers. independentaustralia.net

aljazeera (2024-07-24). Targeting of Indian Muslims alleged in row over naming eateries by religion. aljazeera.com Anger over police orders to display the owners' names outside restaurants during Hindu festival in BJP-governed states.

EDWIN (2024-07-24). Suspect arrested for being in position of illegal firearm. sanews.gov.za Suspect arrested for being in position of illegal firearm | Police in the Eastern Cape are continuing with their efforts to clamp down on cash-in-transit robberies as well as on the proliferation of illegal firearms. | Last week, 33 firearms were confiscated in the province and coordinated efforts reflected the dedication of police officers in fighting the increase in illegal firearms, which often result in serious and violent crimes in communities. | In the OR Tambo District, on Tuesday, at about 1 am, the Tactical Response Team (TRT) in Mthatha executed a search warrant at a house in Upper Ngqwarha location, Mq…

APR editor (2024-07-24). Thousands of Bougainville residents support lawsuit against mining giant. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific About 4500 Bougainvillean residents now back a lawsuit against mining giant Rio Tinto. This is an additional 1500 people from the autonomous Papua New Guinea region joining the action since it was filed in May this year. Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama said the lawsuit was disappointing and was pursued by those people acting…

UMMID (2024-07-24). Bangladesh: Over 100 dead, curfew imposed, military called in as situation worsens. ummid.com The government in Bangladesh has deployed the military to help police and security forces even as the death toll in the latest protests against quota in government jobs crossed 100 mark Friday July 19, 2024.

Eileen Kinch (2024-07-24). Poll chaplain training begins as clergy, secular groups look toward election. anabaptistworld.org Faith leaders are making plans to provide a de-escalating presence at the polls months ahead of another deeply contested presidential election in an increasingly polarized country. Faiths United to Save Democracy, a nonpartisan multiracial group with roots in Black church voter mobilization efforts, is expanding its outreach so participants include clergy and lay people of …

UMMID (2024-07-24). Impact of Puja Khedkar Case on UPSC Civil Services Recruitment. ummid.com The entire system, not just Pooja Khedkar, is on trial. The true assessment of the strength of a system lies not in whether it can be hacked, but in how swiftly and effectively it responds and repairs itself in the face of such challenges.

SKWAWKBOX (2024-07-24). Leveson was 'Labour's unfinished business' — now dumped by Starmer to please Murdoch. skwawkbox.org Starmer sold out victims for Murdoch's rags' endorsement Keir Starmer reportedly sold out the victims of criminal phone-hacking — including the family of murdered teen Millie Dowler — by 'mainstream' newspapers as the price of right-wing horror Rupert Murdoch's endorsement through the Sunday Times and S*n. Labour has repeatedly refused to deny that Starmer made …

The Independent (2024-07-24). FINCA MD urges on data usage. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | James Onyutta, Managing Director, of FINCA Uganda, gathering data about customer preferences, market trends, and industry dynamics, can help businesses make decisions based on facts rather than assumptions or intuition. "Using research has opened our eyes to many opportunities and helped us solve numerous business and client-related challenges," he said …

Guest Blogger (2024-07-24). Natural Gas Industry's Smear of Coal Is False and Self-Defeating. wattsupwiththat.com

ijnet.org (2024-07-24). Student journalists reflect on covering pro-Palestine campus protests in the US

sahanjournal.com (2024-07-24). 'A new level of hope': Black, Indian voters react to Kamala Harris' move to top of ticket

_____ (2024-07-24). Russia sentences journalist Mikhail Zygar to 8 Ω years in absentia on 'fake' news charges. zona.media

Holly Chik (2024-07-24). US climate envoy to go to China as talks progress on greenhouse gas cuts. scmp.com John Podesta says both nations are focusing on nitrous oxide, which is widely used in industry and has 300 times the warming potential of carbon dioxide.

noemail (2024-07-24). Olympian Charlotte Dujardin Faces Suspension Over Whipping Incident. devdiscourse.com Three-time Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin of Britain repeatedly whipped a horse while coaching another rider in a video published by multiple media outlets Wednesday.

the-riotact.com (2024-07-24). Pro-Palestinian protesters label ANU's investment review a 'public relations ploy'

UMMID (2024-07-24). Recognize coworking sector as Industry: Budget 2024 suggestions. ummid.com During the surge in commercial real estate sector, the coworking sector has emerged as a pivotal force in the modern workspace landscape, providing flexible environments that cater to diverse business needs.

The Independent (2024-07-24). Police Recruitment: 69 arrested for presenting forged academic documents. independent.co.ug Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Masindi have arrested 69 recruits for allegedly presenting fake academic documents during the just concluded recruitment exercise. The recruits were arrested on Saturday after they reported for training at the Kabalye police training school in Masindi district. They reported at the training school between July 13th …

newleftreview (2024-07-24). 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.

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Tim Huber (2024-07-24). Brazilians host MWC Renewal event. anabaptistworld.org Brazilians worshiped with international guests in Curitiba on April 6 at Mennonite World Conference's annual Renewal event.

bridgemi.com (2024-07-24). 2024 Michigan elections: Buttigieg not ruling out vice president

newleftreview (2024-07-24). 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.

WHYY (2024-07-24). No Time to Grieve. whyy.org The handcuffs in the Atwater Kent collection stood out to Yahya Moore right away. He was recently released from prison, after serving 25 years for a crime he didn't commit. Through studying the law, he saw the link between modern mass incarceration and slavery. And feels a deep connection to the abolitionist who might have worn these shackles: John Brown.

UMMID (2024-07-24). Kursi Bachao Budget, Opp as Modi Govt Opens its Coffers for AP, Bihar. ummid.com Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Tuesday July 23, 2024 presented Union Budget 2024 amidst high expectations but little hope as the past ten years of Modi government has failed in addressing the key issues, especially concerning to manufacturing sector, unemployment and education.

UMMID (2024-07-24). Economic Survey says AI to hit jobs, Is Modi govt searching for excuses? ummid.com Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Monday presented the Economic Survey 2023-24 in the Parliament which besides other things also talks about the likelihood of Artificial Intelligence or AI cutting jobs.

aljazeera (2024-07-24). How hot is your city compared with the rest of the world? aljazeera.com Al Jazeera analyses 20 years of climate data from more than 1,200 cities around the world. Here is what we found.

noemail (2024-07-24). Over 84,000 Vacancies in CAPFs and Assam Rifles: Govt. Expediting Recruitment. devdiscourse.com Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, disclosed to the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that there are currently 84,106 vacancies within the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles (AR) as of July 1, 2024. The total sanctioned strength stands at 10,45,751.

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-24). Ecuador: Slow Progress to End Sexual Violence in Schools. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protestors outside a school denouncing a reported case of sexual violence against a student, in Quito, Ecuador, November 2022. | © 2022 Gaby Giacometti / Génerxs Diversxs | Despite commitments by government institutions, sexual violence remains endemic in Ecuador's schools and finding justice is elusive for many survivors.Over the last decade, 6,438 cases of sexual violence by teachers, school authorities, other school staff, janitors, and other students have been reported, affecting 7,303 children.The government should allocate adequate resources for its prevention efforts and en…

theconversation.com (2024-07-24). Bangladeshi students rise up in revolt, but a wider movement against the government looks unlikely

noemail (2024-07-24). US Olympic Men's Basketball Team Gears Up for Paris Games. devdiscourse.com The real work now begins for the US Olympic men's basketball team, who have arrived in France to finalize their preparations for the Paris Games.

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-07-24). Iran: Report on the human rights situation for the Universal Periodic Review. fidh.org On 17 July 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) submitted a report for the fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Iran.
The report, jointly prepared with the League for the Defence of Human Rights in Iran (LDDHI), highlights the deteriorating human right situation in Iran since the previous UPR in November 2019.
| The report covers the following thematic areas: the judiciary and fair trial rights; the death penalty; civil society and human rights defenders; (…) | – |

aljazeera.com (2024-07-24). In Bangladesh, protests are no longer about the quota system

UMMID (2024-07-24). KCET 2024: Round 1 Option Entry Starts, Direct Link. ummid.com Candidates seeking admission in Engineering, Medical, Architecture and other professional courses through Karnataka UGCET 2024 should submit their course and college preferences using Option Entry link on the official website kea.kar.nic.in.

The Independent (2024-07-24). ANTI CORRUPTION DEMO: Over 50 taken to court, remanded. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nakawa and Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court had a busy Tuesday evening as suspects arrested during the "Walk to Parliament" demonstrations were arraigned before the courts More than 50 people were remanded to Luzira prison on charges arising from their alleged involvement in the anti corruption demonstrations in the …

newleftreview (2024-07-24). 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.

noemail (2024-07-24). Repsol Boosts Venezuelan Oil Imports Amid Joint Venture Expansion. devdiscourse.com Spanish oil company Repsol has significantly increased its oil imports from Venezuela as production rises at its joint venture with state oil company PDVSA, CEO Josu Jon Imaz announced on Wednesday. This development is part of a U.S.-sanction-exempt deal where European companies receive Venezuelan oil to settle debts.

The Canary (2024-07-24). American police shoot Sonya Massey dead in her own home. thecanary.co New body camera footage released by the Illinois State Police shows officers shooting dead unarmed Black woman Sonya Massey in her home. One of the police officers involved in the case has been charged with murder. Sonya had called 911 to report a possible intruder, and police arrived at her home after midnight. In video […] | By

Guest Blogger (2024-07-24). London Must Prepare for Climate Change—Says Green Blob. wattsupwiththat.com An utterly absurd new report…

UMMID (2024-07-24). Female Genital Mutilation and Islam. ummid.com There is no mention of female circumcision in Holy Qur'an, and only five hadiths (reports of what Prophet Mohammed actually said) refer to it. None of them states that it is a religious duty.

Emily Csernus (2024-07-24). Airport activism: climate protesters bring flights to a standstill. thecanary.co Climate protesters from the group Last Generation have glued themselves to a German runway. On Wednesday 24 July, climate activists forced all flights at Cologne-Bonn Airport to halt until 9: 15am, when the police completed their operation to remove them from the runway. The result has been chaos and cancellations. Posters have plastered social media with […] | By

oxfordmail.co.uk (2024-07-24). Gaza protest during Oxford University graduation ceremony

Maxime Duriez (2024-07-24). 17 July: Ensuring justice for victims at the ICC on International Criminal Justice Day. fidh.org

Arshad Mehmood (2024-07-24). US Allocates $101 Million To Boost Democracy, Counter Terrorism in Pakistan. themedialine.org

UMMID (2024-07-24). Axiom Space to replace International Space Station (ISS). ummid.com American space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has geared up with tech associates to replace the dooming International Space Station (ISS) with 'Axiom Space'.

Steve Topple (2024-07-24). One sentence from the coroner accidentally summed up why the NHS failed Maeve. thecanary.co It has been day three of the inquest into the death of Maeve Boothby O'Neill, who died of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) on 3 October 2021, aged just 27 — but due to catastrophic failings from the NHS. The inquest, which began on Monday 22 July, has already been exhausting and distressing for those affected, directly […] | By

claremont-courier.com (2024-07-24). DA charges 19 Claremont Colleges students stemming from April 5 protest

UMMID (2024-07-24). Karbala: Misunderstandings and Message. ummid.com The teachings of Karbala should not inspire us only during the month of Muharram but the whole year. The most important lesson from Karbala is to stand against falsehood even if you are handful in number.

noemail (2024-07-24). Record Surge in Discrimination Reports Marks 2023-24 Soccer Season. devdiscourse.com The 2023-24 soccer season marked a troubling milestone as anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out recorded 1,332 incidents of discrimination, the highest in a single season, the organization announced on Wednesday.

Nitza Soledad Perez (2024-07-24). Many U.S. regions still seeking Chinese partnerships. america.cgtn.com CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez sat down with Michael Fassnacht, President of the Chicagoland region and Chief Growth Officer of construction engineering firm Clayco to discuss his work in learning more about Chinese investment.

Syris Valentine (2024-07-24). Meet the scientists behind the ice sanctuary — a memory vault for dying glaciers. grist.org | | The vision: | — Ice core scientist Tyler Jones | The spotlight: |

noemail (2024-07-24). FIR Filed Against Four in Bhandup Mobile Tower Collapse. devdiscourse.com Police on Wednesday registered a First Information Report (FIR) against four persons in connection with a mobile tower collapse incident in the city.

nosihle (2024-07-24). SA committed to addressing climate change. sanews.gov.za SA committed to addressing climate change | The signing of the Climate Change Bill by President Cyril Ramaphosa into law, demonstrates South Africa's commitment to address and respond to the global phenomenon that involves long term shifts in temperatures and general weather patterns. | Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has welcomed the new law which sets out a national climate change response, including mitigation and adaptation actions, which also constitutes South Africa's fair contribution to the global climate change response. | "The President's signing of the climate Chan…

UMMID (2024-07-24). WBJEE 2024 Round 1 Seat Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released on its official website wbjeeb.nic.in 1st Round Seat Allotment result of WBJEE 2024 Counselling.

Janine (2024-07-24). Ayashisa ama-tekkie for growing Sneaker Cleanic. sanews.gov.za Ayashisa ama-tekkie for growing Sneaker Cleanic | In South Africa the word tekkie is generally used to describe sneakers, but Lesego Gumede's Sneaker Cleanic business has ignited a flame of hope for a better future to his employees who wash sneakers on a daily basis. | Sneaker Cleanic is a shoe-cleaning business that started as a casual conversation between colleagues. | "I realised that my [former] boss's sneakers were clean when I was still working at a major clothing store. I questioned her about who cleaned them, and she told me that she paid someone R50 per pair to clean them. This made me decide to resign f…

UMMID (2024-07-24). UPSC Chairman Manoj Soni resigns in sudden move. ummid.com Manoj Soni, Chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), has resigned from his post about five years before his tenure was supposed to end.

APR editor (2024-07-24). Eugene Doyle: It's bigger than NATO and it's heading our way. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle Australia and New Zealand's populations must now wake up to the fact that our countries have been drawn into what ForeignPolicy.com called the knitting together of "the United States' patchwork of different regional security systems into a global security architecture of networked alliances and partnerships". Hit pause right there. Very few…

noemail (2024-07-24). Kering Faces Decline: Struggles with Gucci and Luxury Market Slowdown. devdiscourse.com Kering has reported a more significant-than-expected decline in its second-quarter sales, signaling a challenging outlook for the latter half of the year. The French luxury conglomerate, which owns iconic brands like Gucci, Boucheron, and Balenciaga, revealed a drop to 4.5 billion euros in sales, marking an 11% decrease on an organic basis—excluding currency effects and acquisitions.

Hannah Sharland (2024-07-24). Murdoch's Times now pushing DWP benefit fraud propaganda for Labour. thecanary.co The now Labour-led Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published its annual report. So predictably, it was prime opportunity for the right-wing hacks at the Times to punch down on benefit claimants. Top of its benefit claimant-bashing agenda — the usual — DWP benefit fraud, naturally. Only this time, there was a twist! A particular […] | By

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-24). UN Body Calls for Release of Qatar Whistleblower. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Abdullah Ibhais. | © Private | (Geneva) — Qatari authorities should immediately free a Jordanian former media manager for the 2022 men's World Cup, Abdullah Ibhais, after a United Nations committee determined that he has been arbitrarily detained for nearly three years, FairSquare, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch said today.Ibhais, a former media manager for the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, Qatar's World Cup organizing committee, was arrested in 2019, months after voicing concerns over the treatment of migrant workers on World Cup construction proj…

aljazeera (2024-07-24). Taiwan braces for Typhoon Gaemi after rains create chaos in Philippines. aljazeera.com Taiwan evacuates more than 2,100 people and puts 29,000 soldiers on standby for disaster relief efforts.

Daria Kovaleva (2024-07-24). Belarus: Stop the execution of Rico Krieger. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Viasna and the undersigned organizations call on the Belarusian authorities to stop the execution of German national Rico Krieger, sentenced to death in Belarus on 24 June 2024.
Paris, 22 July 2024. On 24 June, German national Rico Krieger was sentenced to death by firing squad by the Minsk Regional Court in a secretive trial. As reported by Human Rights Center Viasna, Krieger, a former employee of the German Red Cross, was inter alia (…) | – |

Staff (2024-07-24). Venezuelan elections: Continental integration versus disintegration. unitedworldint.com By Yunus Soner, Caracas / Venezuela Venezuela is heading to presidential elections on July 28. More than 21 million citizens are called to vote, with current President Nicolás Maduro standing for re-election. On the side of the opposition, Edmundo Gonzalez is the leading one in a field of 9 candidates. Government and opposition present opposing …

noemail (2024-07-24). UNESCO Decides Against Listing Stonehenge as 'In Danger'. devdiscourse.com The United Nations' cultural agency has decided against placing Stonehenge on its list of world heritage sites in danger, despite concerns over a planned highway tunnel nearby. UNESCO experts had suggested the prehistoric site could be threatened by the project aimed at reducing traffic congestion.

NPR, Elena Moore (2024-07-24). In an energized first campaign speech, Kamala Harris makes her pitch for 2024. whyy.org Vice President Harris has been out on the campaign trail countless times over the last year, but in Milwaukee on Tuesday, she was stumping, for the first time, as a presidential candidate. | The song "So, Wisconsin, I am told, as of this morning, that we have earned the support of enough delegates to secure the Democratic nomination," she said through applause. | "I am so very honored…

UMMID (2024-07-24). Finally, Biden exits WH race; Kamala Harris potential option. ummid.com Ending weeks of speculations, U.S. President Joe Biden (81) finally announced his withdrawal from the re-election bid leaving the race to White House open to other Democrats top among them is India-origin Kamala Harris as a key contender.

Clifton D'Rozario, Federico Fuentes (2024-07-24). Clifton D'Rozario (CPIML Liberation, India): 'Modi's Hindu supremacist and pro-US foreign policy have greatly set back regional cooperation'. links.org.au Clifton D'Rozario discusses Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's role as a global far right leader and the impact of US-China tensions on South Asian politics and struggles.

hyperallergic.com (2024-07-24). TV Show's Bizarre Mock Student Encampment Draws Protests in NYC

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-24). Ethiopia: Massive crackdown on civil society organisations. fidh.org ​​The recent forced dissolution of numerous civil society organisations highlights an intensification in the restriction of civic space in Ethiopia, and constitutes a major violation of the rights to freedom of association and expression, which has harmful consequences on civil society as a whole. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Ethiopian authorities to put an immediate end to this escalating crackdown on civic space and independent domestic (…) | – |

aljazeera (2024-07-24). Syria and Turkey: A path to reconciliation, or a defeat of the opposition? aljazeera.com Anti-Syrian riots in Turkey and protests in Syria are a symbol of a period of flux in relations between the countries.

Pacific Media Watch (2024-07-24). Not up for debate: Fijian journalists in the climate crisis response. asiapacificreport.nz By Brooke Tindall, Queensland University of Technology With more than 50 Fijian villages earmarked for potential relocation in the next five to 10 years due to the climate crisis, Fijian journalists are committing themselves to amplifying the voices of those who face the challenges of climate change in their everyday lives. Vunidogoloa village on the…

UMMID (2024-07-24). MPPSC Prelims Result 2024 Declared, Check Here. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPSSC) declared Monday the MPPSC State Service Prelims Result 2024 (State Service Preliminary Exam 2024) on its official website mppsc.mp.gov.in.

UMMID (2024-07-24). Supreme Court rejects NEET UG 2024 re-test. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Tuesday July 23, 2024 rejected the demands to order re-examination of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET (UG) 2024.

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-24). European Parliament must defend democracy under threat. fidh.org

Gabisile (2024-07-24). Parties called to use their diverse political ideas to improve SA. sanews.gov.za Parties called to use their diverse political ideas to improve SA | Despite diverse political party affiliations, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, believes it is crucial to combine strengths to achieve the strategic goals set out in President Cyril Ramaphosa's Opening of Parliament Address (OPA), last week. | The goals include promoting inclusive growth and job creation, alleviating poverty, addressing the high cost of living, and establishing a capable, ethical, and progressive State. | "These are too significant to be achieved in isolation. We must complement each other and recognise collaboration as the key…

Business Insider (2024-07-24). Trump threatens to skip Harris debate, rages at wasting time and money on Biden exit. scmp.com Enraged by the Democrats' surprise move, Trump threatened to bail on the ABC debate, claiming the network was 'not worthy' of hosting it.

UMMID (2024-07-24). Amid high drama, Rahul Gandhi meets farmers in Parliament. ummid.com Congress MP from Amethi Rahul Gandhi Wednesday met a delegation of farmers in the office of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Parliament Complex amid a high drama.

Park Chan-kyong (2024-07-24). North Korea rejects Trump's overtures, shrugs off US election outcome: 'we do not care'. scmp.com Will Kamala Harris or Donald Trump win the US presidency in November? It doesn't matter, Pyongyang says — the result will be the same.

Reuters (2024-07-24). Paris 2024 Olympics add kiteboarding and breaking, remove karate and baseball. scmp.com The Paris Olympics will feature a new sport, breaking, and three sports returning from the Tokyo Games — climbing, skateboarding and surfing.

aljazeera (2024-07-24). New Zealand inquiry finds 200,000 abused in state and religious care. aljazeera.com Nearly one in three people in state or religious care between 1950 and 2019 experienced abuse, inquiry finds.

The Independent (2024-07-24). Forty university students picked for new Equity Bank Uganda innovation hub. independent.co.ug Innovative minds set to soar Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Forty of the best university students in Uganda are set to start a six-month incubation program to enhance their technology, innovation and managment skills courtesy of Equity Bank Uganda. The students are set to embark on transformative training and mentorship at the newly launched …

Adriaan Alsema (2024-07-24). Colombia's peace talks with EMC uncertain after arrests of guerrilla leaders. colombiareports.com Peace talks between Colombia's government with a faction of guerrilla group EMC have become uncertain after the arrest of multiple unit commanders. Tuesday's surprise arrests came two weeks after peace…

Janine (2024-07-24). Shining a light into entrepreneurship. sanews.gov.za Shining a light into entrepreneurship | by Sinovuyo Mfiki | Meet Makatu Tshi-vhula, a young entrepreneur who went from working at a candle manufacturing factory to owning one. | The 26-year-old from Soweto is the founder of The Light Candles, a company he started in February 2020. Their catalogue ranges from regular household to fancy scented candles. His candles are popular among churches, traditional healers and event organisers. | After working for a candle-making company for five months, he used his newly found skills and knowledge to manufacture and distribute candles to his community and courier to other pr…

aljazeera (2024-07-24). US Senator Bob Menendez to resign after corruption conviction. aljazeera.com New Jersey Democrat faces decades in prison after his conviction for bribery and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt.

Juliette Rousselot (2024-07-24). Bangladesh: Attacks and killings of peaceful student protesters strongly condemned. fidh.org

Associated Press (2024-07-24). Uganda anti-corruption demonstration follows successful protests in Kenya. scmp.com Security forces arrested dozens who tried to demonstrate against high-level corruption in protests that authorities said were illegal.

Jake Bolster (2024-07-24). 'Roadspreading' returns: How Pennsylvania's oil industry quietly dumped waste across the state. grist.org Siri Lawson and her husband live on a stamp of wooded, hilly land in Warren County, Pennsylvania, nestled in the state's rural northwest corner. During the summer heat, cars traveling on the county's dirt roads cast plumes of dust in their wake. Winter's chill can cause a hazardous film of ice to spawn on paved roads. To protect motorists from both slippery ice and vision-impairing dust, communities across Pennsylvania coat these roads with large, cheap volumes of de-icing and dust-suppressing fluids. In Lawson's case, her township had been using oil and gas wastewater as a dust suppressant, believing the mate…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-24). Belarus: Three years after their arbitrary arrest, Viasna members must be immediately released. fidh.org

Alanna Durkin Richer, Claudia Lauer, Michael Kunzelman (2024-07-24). Officers left post to look for Trump rally gunman before shooting, Pennsylvania State Police boss says. whyy.org Two local law enforcement officers stationed in the complex of buildings where a gunman Pennsylvania State Police Col. Christopher Paris told a congressional committee that two Butler County Emergency Services Unit officers were stationed…

Anthony Klan (2024-07-24). Angus Taylor's 'Watergate' links emerge in secret government deal. independentaustralia.net

Associated Press (2024-07-24). Kamala Harris slams Donald Trump, says US election is 'choice between freedom and chaos'. scmp.com A roaring crowd of Wisconsin voters greeted US vice-president as she opened her case against her Republican rival.

UMMID (2024-07-24). Turnitin AI writing detector now includes AI paraphrasing detection. ummid.com Integrated within Turnitin's AI writing capabilities, the feature helps educators and publishers identify when AI paraphrasing tools may have been used to modify AI-generated text to avoid detection.

Janine (2024-07-24). Keeping the Madiba Magic alive. sanews.gov.za Keeping the Madiba Magic alive | by More Matshediso | A women-led community development project is keeping the legacy of former President Nelson Mandela alive by educating children, and providing entrepreneurship and employability skills to women, youth and persons living with disabilities in the North West. | Tshwaraganang Barolong Project (TBP) is a non-profit organisation (NPO) that was established in 2001 in Motsitlane section near Madibogo village. | The organisation's chairperson Mapule Lebakaeng said the organisation initially specialised in equipping women with knitting, sewing and upholstery skills to…

UMMID (2024-07-24). MCC NEET UG Counselling 2024 Schedule Likely Today. ummid.com The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is most likely to publish on its official website mcc.nic.in NEET UG 2024 Counselling Schedule and simultaneously start online registration for admission in MBBS, BDS and other medical courses.

newleftreview (2024-07-24). 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.

Rachel Charlton-Dailey (2024-07-24). Disability activist was granted Freedom of the City — then couldn't get on the stage. thecanary.co It's amazing how ableism can so quickly turn honor and celebration into insult and injury. That might sound like the start of a really niche horror movie, but it was actually a disability activist describing what should have been a career highlight. Anna Landre: Freedom of the City — except not Anna Landre is an […] | By

UMMID (2024-07-24). Corporate Tax cut has historically failed to boost growth. ummid.com Budget 2024 Analysis: Corporate tax cuts have been found to have an insignificant to zero effect on economic growth.

UMMID (2024-07-24). Kashmir in Last 3 Decades: Complex Interplay of Hope and Challenges. ummid.com The complexities of Kashmir's history, involving territorial disputes, ethnic tensions, and political aspirations, have woven a unique and often tragic tapestry that continues evolving against a backdrop of beauty and strife.

newleftreview (2024-07-24). 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.

Matt Simon (2024-07-24). Earth just sweltered through the hottest day ever recorded. grist.org Sunday was an unprecedented day, and not just because President Joe Biden

newleftreview (2024-07-24). 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?

wbur.org (2024-07-24). 11 Harvard protesters banned from graduation will get diplomas

UMMID (2024-07-24). Consequences of Government Employees Joining RSS. ummid.com The opening of gates of RSS for bureaucracy is a dangerous ploy to destroy whatever noble survives in the largest democracy of the world in the last 10 years of Modi rule.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-24). Russia: Oleg Orlov's appeal rejected. fidh.org

Bloomberg (2024-07-24). Trump advisers push even higher target for Nato defence spending. scmp.com The 3% of GDP figure — just an idea for now, and not yet formal policy — could signal more tension with allies if Trump wins the US election.

The Independent (2024-07-24). MPs, Deputy Speaker clash on anti-corruption demo. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa had a difficult TIME controlling the House as it returned from recess on Tuesday. Amidst the "walk to Parliament" in Kampala, the leader of the Opposition, Joel Senyonyi openly accused the administration of double standards when dealing with protestors against alleged corruption …

Adam Hanieh (2024-07-24). Laundering carbon — The Gulf's 'new scramble for Africa'. links.org.au Adam Hanieh — As the world's largest exporters of crude oil and liquified natural gas, the Gulf states are reconfiguring their relationships with Africa via carbon offset projects, a shift that will have significant consequences for the trajectories of our warming planet.

UMMID (2024-07-24). MPSC Prelims 2024 deferred, candidates wonder centre to centre in confusion. ummid.com The Maharashtra Public Service Commission Preliminary Examinations (MPSC Prelims 2024) scheduled today i.e. Sunday July 21, 2024 was postponed last minute and the candidates got to know only when they reached the exam centres.

The Media Line Staff (2024-07-24). US Targets ISIS Network in Africa with New Sanctions. themedialine.org

timescolonist.com (2024-07-24). Pro-Palestinian protesters vacate encampment at UVic

Sachi Kitajima Mulkey (2024-07-24). What defines a heat wave? The answer could decide where disaster dollars go. grist.org

UMMID (2024-07-24). NEET UG 2024 city, centre wise results published; check now. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the NEET UG 2024 center and city specific result on its official website exams.nta.ac.in.

Mazibuko Jara, Gunnett Kaaf (2024-07-24). Following a crushing defeat, is the ANC-DA coalition a stabilising or aggravating factor in South Africa's social and political crisis? links.org.au Mazibuko Jara and Gunnett Kaaf look at the implications of South Africa's new coalition government for the African National Congress-South African Communist Party-Confederation of South African Trade Union Alliance, and for the broader polity.

GABIK (2024-07-24). Department works to secure water for all. sanews.gov.za Department works to secure water for all | The Ministry and Department of Water and Sanitation, under the new administration, has committed to continue to ensure the implementation of all water projects without delay, and improved water and sanitation services. | Giving an update on the progress made in the water projects, which were previously delayed, Water and Sanitation spokesperson, Wisani Mavasa said in order to ensure water security, government is focusing on investing in additional national water resource infrastructure. This includes building awareness of the need to use water sparingly, and improving mu…

newleftreview (2024-07-24). 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.

The Independent (2024-07-24). UDB net profit up 17% to Shs50bn in 2023. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDB), the country's national Development Finance Institution and the Best Bank in East Africa 2024, has today announced its 2023 annual performance, highlighting its continued role in fostering economic resilience and sustainable growth across key sectors of the economy. In 2023, the Bank realized a …

Staff (2024-07-24). "Estados Unidos e Israel deben estar unidos para ganar", dice Netanyahu en Congreso de EEUU, pide más armas y llama "idiotas" a manifestantes. cubadebate.cu Mientras una multitud de personas protestaba en las afueras del Capitolio por la presencia Benjamín Netanyahu y varios demócratas se ausentaban de la sesión, el primer ministro israelí se dirigió al Congreso estadounidense y pidió más armas para acelerar su ofensiva en Gaza afirmando que EE.UU. e Israel deben estar "unidos" para ganar a quienes quieren "destruir la civilización".

teleSUR, JDO, MER, JGN, JCM, SH (2024-07-24). 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.

Staff (2024-07-24). øSabe usted cuanta lluvia cae del cielo? cubadebate.cu Si usted pone un cubo al borde de una piscina, la altura de la lluvia acumulada en ambos será la misma, pero el volumen de agua será mayor en la piscina. De esto hablamos hoy: la cantidad real de lluvia. Un indicio lo pueden dar las unidades en que se expresa la precipitación: milímetros o pulgadas y litros por metro cuadrado, esta última dando idea del volumen de precipitaciones por unidad de área.

Staff (2024-07-24). Marruecos supera a Argentina en confuso partido que abrió el calendario del fútbol en París 2024. cubadebate.cu El partido Argentina-Marruecos, que marcó el inicio del fútbol masculino en los Juegos de París, cerró con victoria 2-1 de los africanos este miércoles luego de un confuso desenlace. Tras el final, en duda por el caos en el estadio, se pensaba en un 2-2, pero dos horas después, anulado el gol de empate argentino por el VAR, se reanudó el choque sin público.

Staff (2024-07-24). Un himno, el amor y el deporte en París. cubadebate.cu Y es que el Gorrión de París, como muchos la conocían, no era simplemente una fuente de inspiración para los amantes de la música excelsa, sino también para quienes sentían una profunda conexión con el deporte, otra gran pasión de muchos a menudo plena de vasos comunicantes con la cultura.

Staff (2024-07-24). Roberto Morales Ojeda: Sancti Spíritus es una provincia de gente laboriosa. cubadebate.cu Un reconocimiento al trabajo estable y meritorio que en los últimos años ha desarrollado la provincia fue transmitido a los espirituanos por Roberto Morales Ojeda, miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del PCC, quien cumple una apretada agenda como parte de las actividades centrales por el Día de la Rebeldía Nacional, en Sancti Spíritus.

Staff (2024-07-24). Esteban Lazo encabeza delegación cubana que asistirá al Funeral de Estado del Secretario General del Partido Comunista de Vietnam (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Esteban Lazo Hernández llegó este 24 de julio a la República Socialista de Vietnam, para asistir al Funeral de Estado del Secretario General del Partido Comunista de Vietnam, Nguyen Phu Trong; y trasladar, en nombre del Partido, el Estado, el Gobierno y de nuestro pueblo, las más sentidas condolencias ante la partida física de este entrañable amigo de Cuba.

Staff (2024-07-24). El impactante momento en que un policía dispara y mata a una mujer negra al sentirse amenazado por una olla de agua hirviendo. cubadebate.cu Llamó a las autoridades para denunciar a un presunto intruso en su casa y terminó muerta de un disparo, cuando agentes policiales se sintieron amenazados por una olla. " °Suelta la [grosería] olla!", gritan ambos agentes, hasta que se escuchan tres disparos, se aprecia en un video. Luego, cuando uno de los agentes intenta conseguir un kit médico, otro oficial dice: "Está acabada. Puedes ir por él, pero ese es un disparo en la cabeza".

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-24). 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.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-24). 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.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-24). 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.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-24). 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".

teleSUR, MS (2024-07-24). 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.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-24). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-07-24). 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.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-07-24). 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.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-07-24). 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".

teleSUR, MER (2024-07-24). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-07-24). 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.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-07-24). 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.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-07-24). 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.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-24). 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.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-24). 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.

teleSUR, MER (2024-07-24). 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.

Staff (2024-07-24). Imparte Viengsay Valdés clase magistral en el Ballet Nacional de Panamá. cubadebate.cu La primera bailarina y directora general del Ballet Nacional de Cuba, Viengsay Valdés, impartió una clase magistral en el Ballet Nacional de Panamá. La presencia de Viengsay Valdés propició conversaciones para un plan de colaboración entre las instituciones danzarias de Panamá y Cuba, marcando una nueva etapa en sus estrechas relaciones.

Staff (2024-07-24). Respondiendo ante la amenaza: Estrategias efectivas en la gestión de incidentes de ciberseguridad. cubadebate.cu Hoy hablamos sobre uno de los temas sugeridos por ustedes en recientes artículos publicados en la columna. Los incidentes de ciberseguridad, como ataques de programas malignos, phishing y ransomware, pueden tener consecuencias devastadoras, desde pérdidas financieras hasta daños reputacionales. Siempre deben ser considerados como una emergencia, teniendo inclusive graves consecuencias.

Staff (2024-07-24). Bob Menéndez renunciará a Senado de EEUU tras condena por soborno, extorsión y trabajar como agente extranjero. cubadebate.cu Menéndez, alguna vez una de las figuras más influyentes en el Senado de EE.UU., renunciará el 20 de agosto tras ser declarado culpable de 16 cargos federales de corrupción. Recibió dinero en efectivo, lingotes de oro y un Mercedes-Benz por facilitar acuerdos con funcionarios extranjeros, favorecer a empresarios y obstruir investigaciones penales en Nueva Jersey.

Staff (2024-07-24). Debaten sobre derechos y reparaciones en Segundo Encuentro para una Alternativa Social Mundial. cubadebate.cu En el marco del Segundo Encuentro para una Alternativa Social Mundial, en Caracas, representantes de organizaciones de todo el mundo compartieron sus perspectivas sobre la lucha por los derechos de las comunidades históricamente oprimidas y desplazadas durante el panel Alternativa por los Derechos de los Pueblos y las Reparaciones.

teleSUR, MS (2024-07-24). 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.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-24). 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.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-07-24). 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.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-07-24). 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.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-24). 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.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-07-24). 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.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-24). 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.

Staff (2024-07-24). 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).

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