(2024-11-18). Report: Field Executions, Starvation & Ethnic Cleansing in Northern Gaza. imemc.org 
A new report issued today by the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor documented dozens of deliberate killings and field executions carried out by Israeli occupation forces against numerous civilians in northern Gaza over the past 43 days. These actions are part of the ongoing escalation and the broader framework of genocide perpetrated against Palestinians for over …
(2024-11-18). Gaza genocide wasn't enough. Biden wants WW3 with Russia too. thecanary.co War criminal Joe Biden hasn't just backed Israel's genocide in Gaza to the hilt. He's also overseen the disastrous escalation in hostilities between Ukraine and Russia. And now, he's reportedly taken "an unprecedented step towards WW3 (World War Three)". Biden WW3: "provocative" and potentially "catastrophic" Two US officials say Biden has finally given Ukraine permission …
(2024-11-18). Day 409 in Gaza: Starvation Expanding from North to South; Family Killed in Tent. imemc.org 
On Monday November 18, 2024, day 409 of the Israeli assault on the entire civilian population of 2.2 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military committed four massacres in Gaza during the last 24 hours, of which 76 slain Palestinians and 158 wounded arrived at hospitals today, bringing the death toll since October …
(2024-11-18). Video: The Worldwide Corona Crisis. Northern Light Convention, Denmark, Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca Prof. Michel Chossudovsky was speaker at The Northern Light Convention, Denmark, June 2023 focussing on the 2020-2023 COVID-19 Pandemic and its aftermath | His E-Book entitled "The Worldwide Corona Crisis, Global Coup d'Etat Against Humanity,", can be downloaded for free. See …
(2024-11-18). Gaza genocide wasn't enough. Biden wants WW3 with Russia too. thecanary.co War criminal Joe Biden hasn't just backed Israel's genocide in Gaza to the hilt. He's also overseen the disastrous escalation in hostilities between Ukraine and Russia. And now, he's reportedly taken "an unprecedented step towards WW3 (World War Three)". Biden WW3: "provocative" and potentially "catastrophic" Two US officials say Biden has finally given Ukraine permission […] | By
(2024-11-18). Eight Reasons Why Marco Rubio Would Be a Disastrous Secretary of State. dissidentvoice.org Rubio and Trump during a break in the 2016 presidential debate. AP photo. Of all Trump's choices for his foreign policy team, Marco Rubio is the least controversial to the neoconservative foreign policy establishment in Washington, and the most certain to provide continuity with all that is wrong with U.S. foreign policy, from Cuba to the Middle …
(2024-11-18). Eight Reasons Why Marco Rubio Would be a Disastrous Secretary of State. globalresearch.ca Of all Trump's choices for his foreign policy team, Marco Rubio is the least controversial to the
(2024-11-18). In a first, Pope calls for probe to determine if Israel committing genocide in Gaza. ummid.com In another major setback for the far right Zionist regime of Benjamin Netanyahu, Pope Francis has called for investigation to determine if Israel is committing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-11-18). Israeli strikes hit 'component' of Iran's nuclear programme: Netanyahu. aljazeera.com PM says last month's attacks hit Tehran's nuclear capabilities as EU and UK impose more sanctions.
(2024-11-18). Headlines for November 18, 2024. democracynow.org Biden Gives Ukraine Go-Ahead to Strike Inside Russia with U.S. Long-Range Missiles, Pope Calls for Investigation into Gaza Genocide as Israel Kills Dozens More Palestinians Every Day, Israeli Strikes Kill Another 8 Paramedics in Lebanon, Hezbollah Media Chief, Protesters Arrested After Setting Off Flares Near Home of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, House GOP Working to Push Through Bill That Would Let Trump Shut Down Nonprofits, Trump Selects Fracking Exec. Chris Wright, Climate Crisis Denier, to Lead Energy Dept., WaPo: Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth Paid Off Woman He Sexually Assaulted in 2017, Trump…
(2024-11-18). Netanyahu Aide in Leak Scandal Placed on Suicide Watch in Prison. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-18). 'It's a complete and total nightmare' — aid worker speaks about Israel's relentless Gaza genocide. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, The War and Peace Report. I'm Amy Goodman. We turn to Israel's war on Gaza. A special UN committee has reported Israel's actions in Gaza are "consistent with the characteristics of genocide". Another report by Human Rights Watch finds Israel has committed war crimes and crimes against…
(2024-11-18). Trump's Victory and Concerns Over Palestine. ummid.com Trump's commitment to the Zionist state of Israel in his first term as president has been a bitter and painful experience for the Islamic world and the Palestinians.
(2024-11-18). Nuclear War, More Likely Today Than Yesterday! US Approves Long Range Missile Attacks on Russia! fightbackbetter.com Editor's note: FightBackBetter is micro-focused on Palestine but as this development is potentially an existential threat to the whole planet…
(2024-11-18). Large food convoy violently looted in Gaza, UNRWA says. aljazeera.com At least 98 vehicles from a 109-truck convoy were lost Saturday in one of the worst such incidents, the UN agency says.
(2024-11-18). UNRWA Chief asks: What's the plan for Palestinian refugees? aljazeera.com Philippe Lazzarini, says there is 'no plan B' if Israel bans the agency from supporting Palestinian refugees…
(2024-11-18). Israeli Forces Abduct Three Citizens In Wadi Al-Maleh. imemc.org 
On Monday, Israeli occupation soldiers abducted three citizens from Wadi Al-Maleh in the West Bank's Jordan Valley. Kamal Bani Odah, the director of the Palestinian Prisoners' Society in Tubas, reported that the Israeli forces abducted Ibrahim Salman Najada, Burhan Ali Zamel Daraghma, and Ahmad Abdul-Rahman Rashid, taking them to an unknown location. He stated that …
(2024-11-18). Israeli Soldiers Injure Many Palestinians Near Bethlehem. imemc.org 
On Monday evening, several citizens suffered the effects of tear gas inhalation during an Israeli military invasion in the town of Al-Khader, south of Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank. Media sources reported that several military vehicles invaded Al-Khader and stationed themselves in the areas of the "Big Mosque" and "Al-Bawwaba." The soldiers fired sound …
(2024-11-18). Trump and the Constitution. thealtworld.com Will the Constitution Be Voted Down with Trump's Support Prior to Trump Taking Office? | It looks like Philip Giraldi: | and Mike Whitney ( The current Democrat Majority Leader of the Senate, the current Republican Speaker of the House, the current Republican President-elect all…
(2024-11-18). Bernie Sanders pushes to block US arms sale to Israel: All you need to know. aljazeera.com US Senate is set to vote this week on 'historic' resolutions to halt a $20bn weapons deal with Israel.
(2024-11-18). Natural Resources and Palestinian Sovereignty: Israel's Further Isolation. dissidentvoice.org Two more United Nations committee resolutions. Both concerning the conduct of Israel past and current. While disease, hunger and death continue to stalk the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank remains under the thick thumb of occupation, deliberations in foreign fora continue to take place about how to address this hideous state of affairs. While …
(2024-11-18). 'Tortured and left to die': New details emerge about Israel's murder of prominent Gaza surgeon. mronline.org A new report from Britain's Sky News provides details of Adnan al-Bursh's death by torture in Israel's Ofer Prison.
(2024-11-18). La Stratégie Ingénieuse du Hezbollah Pour Briser Israà´l. thealtworld.com
(2024-11-18). At least five people killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon's capital. aljazeera.com Latest attack in central Beirut strikes a building near parliament and several embassies, causing 'great damage'.
(2024-11-18). Biden issues more Israeli settler sanctions ahead of Trump term. aljazeera.com Curbs come as US President-elect Donald Trump has named staunch Israeli settlement supporters to his incoming cabinet.
(2024-11-18). Is Gaza stuck between outgoing and incoming US administrations? aljazeera.com The Biden administration was complicit in Israeli war crimes, but will things be even worse under Trump's White House?>
(2024-11-18). Drowning in Drones, Israel Turns to Ukraine for Expertise. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-18). At Least Four Killed as Israel Attacks Religious Site in Central Beirut. news.antiwar.com Israel is continued to carry out airstrikes against more and more areas of the Lebanese capital city of Beirut. Today, those strikes centered on the densely populated working-class quarter of Zoqaq al-Blat. The attack hit near al-Zahra Husseiniya, a Shi'ite religious site. The attack occurred late in the afternoon in the area, and the preliminary …
(2024-11-18). BBC ignores account of Israel's torture and murder of leading doctor from Gaza. thecanary.co CONTENT WARNING: this article includes accounts of torture and sexual violence that readers may find distressing Dr Adnan Al-Bursh was among the best-trained medical professionals in occupied Gaza. He was well-known and well-loved. But Israel's occupation forces (IOF) detained him, without charging him for any crimes. And within months, they had tortured him to death. […] | By
(2024-11-18). BBC ignores account of Israel's torture and murder of leading doctor from Gaza. thecanary.co CONTENT WARNING: this article includes accounts of torture and sexual violence that readers may find distressing Dr Adnan Al-Bursh was among the best-trained medical professionals in occupied Gaza. He was well-known and well-loved. But Israel's occupation forces (IOF) detained him, without charging him for any crimes. And within months, they had tortured him to death. …
(2024-11-18). Independent Alliance of MPs calls on Starmer to 'stop enabling genocide'. thecanary.co The Independent Alliance of MPs has just written to Labour Party prime minister Keir Starmer, imploring him to "stop enabling genocide". This was in response to his refusal last week to call Israel's actions in occupied Gaza a genocide. His denial went against what genocide experts and international organisations have said; and it stood in stark […] | By
(2024-11-18). G20 Draft Statement on Gaza Stirs Israeli Unease Over Perceived Bias. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-18). US Sanctions Israeli Settler Group Over West Bank Violence. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-18). Trump Is Back: Israel Is Excited and Iran Is Apprehensive. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-18). Israeli Forces Hold BBQ While Gaza Starves üíî. youtube.com 
(2024-11-18). Israeli Minister Celebrates Mosque Demolition in Negev, Claims 400% Rise in Demolitions. youtube.com 
(2024-11-18). Report: Biden Allows Ukraine To Strike Russia With Long-Range US Missiles. scheerpost.com 
By Dave DeCamp / Antiwar.com The New York Times reported on Sunday that President Biden had authorized Ukraine's use of long-range US-provided missiles in strikes on Russian territory, an escalation Moscow has made clear risks nuclear war. US officials told the paper that Ukraine can now use Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), which have a range of …
(2024-11-18). Biden Ramps Up Nuclear Brinkmanship On His Way Out The Door. thealtworld.com 
The New York Times The Times correctly notes that authorizing Ukraine to use ATACMS, which have a range of about 190 miles, has long been a contentious issue in the Biden administration for fear of provoking military retaliations against the US from Russia. This reckless escal…
(2024-11-18). Biden Ramps Up Nuclear Brinkmanship On His Way Out The Door. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The New York Times The Times correctly notes that authorizing Ukraine to use ATACMS, which have a range o…
(2024-11-18). Biden Ramps Up Nuclear Brinkmanship on His Way Out the Door. globalresearch.ca The New York Times
(2024-11-18). Video: The Privatization of Nuclear War. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca [This interview was conducted in 2022 by Pangea Grandangolo.] | In this special Pangea's Grandangolo episode, Jean Marazzani Visconti interviews Prof. Michel Chossudovsky, award-winning, author of 11 books, Professor of Economics (emeritus) at the University of Ottawa, and Founder, and Director …
(2024-11-18). US Warships Pull Back From Yemeni Waters After 'Shocking' Ansarallah Attacks. orinocotribune.com Western militarization of the Red Sea and brutal airstrikes on Yemen have failed to deter Ansarallah from continuing its naval campaign | The USS Nicholson warship has been repositioned away from Yemen after suffering a recent attack by the Ansarallah movement,
(2024-11-18). John Kiriakou: Gabbard Could Help Change US Foreign Policy. scheerpost.com 
By John Kiriakou / Consortium News President-elect Donald Trump this week stirred up the intelligence community with his picks of former Hawaii Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence (DNI) and former DNI and Texas Republican Rep. John Ratcliffe as C.I.A. director. Ratcliff, a fierce partisan, is nonetheless the more traditional pick of the two. …
(2024-11-18). Glenn Greenwald: Elizabeth Warren Accuses Tulsi Gabbard Of Being In 'Putin's Pocket'. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-18). Glenn Greenwald: Elizabeth Warren Accuses Tulsi Gabbard Of Being In 'Putin's Pocket'. scheerpost.com By Glenn Greenwald / System Update Please share this story and help us grow our network! Editor's Note: At a moment when the once vaunted model of responsible journalism is overwhelmingly the play thing of self-serving billionaires and their corporate scribes, alternatives of integrity are desperately needed, and we are one of them. Please support …
(2024-11-18). Germany's Greens hold a war conference. wsws.org The Greens are determined to enter the next government in order to rearm Germany to become the leading military power in Europe, to continue the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and to stifle the growing anti-war opposition at home.
(2024-11-18). Germany: Who are the "Saxon Separatists?" wsws.org A look at the background of those arrested, all of whom are between 20 and 30 years old, reveals they are not an isolated phenomenon, but have emerged from established neo-fascist structures developed over a long period of time.
(2024-11-18). New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a DSA member, enters New York City mayoral race. wsws.org Mamdani's employment of pseudo-radical slogans is a desperate effort to boost the image of both the Democratic Socialists of America and the Democratic Party as a whole.
(2024-11-18). Collapsing Syriza set to be replaced as main Greek opposition party. wsws.org Syriza's popular support has collapsed. One survey conducted by Real Polls last week has it polling in eighth place, at 3.6 percent.
(2024-11-18). US Gives Green Light for Launching US Missiles into Russia. thealtworld.com 
Strikes would require US intelligence and targeting data as well as the possible use of US "contractors" to prepare missiles for fire, essentially US strikes on Russia; Reuters claims the decision was made based on still yet-to-be verified claims of North Korean troops inside Russia, not Ukraine; The US proxy war on Russia aims at causing maximum damage for Russia, not aiding Ukraine in victory — this decision was made knowing Ukraine will likely suffer the full brunt of Russian retaliation; Russia reserves multiple means of escalating including eliminating all Ukrainian shipping in the Black Sea, the comple…
(2024-11-18). G20 summit begins in Rio with a focus on global action against poverty, hunger and climate change. peoplesdispatch.org The Brazilian presidency of the G20 is also pushing for a consensus for urgent reforms in international institutions and global governance to make them more democratic…
(2024-11-18). Protests continue in Novi Sad following train station collapse. peoplesdispatch.org The collapse of a canopy at Novi Sad's newly renovated train station at the beginning of November, which killed 14 people, has led to widespread protests and public outrage…
(2024-11-18). Campaigners in the UK say get Palantir out of the NHS. peoplesdispatch.org Health workers and activists in Britain are intensifying their Palantir first gained a
(2024-11-18). Labor movement leaders pledge to keep up the fight following Trump's win. peoplesdispatch.org As President-elect Donald Trump and the forces of the ultra-right within the Republican Party begin to When Trump took office for the first time in 2016, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
(2024-11-18). National day of action Jan. 20: PROTEST on Inauguration Day — we fight back! liberationnews.org 
On Inauguration Day, January 20, people will come together in Washington D.C. and in cities and towns across the country in a nationwide mobilization opposing Trump's ultra-right, billionaire agenda.
(2024-11-18). Pro-Palestine Protester Allegedly Clubbed with Flashlight By Zionist Community Leader at Protest Vs. Illegal Sale of Stolen Palestinian Land. fightbackbetter.com For Immediate Release 11/15/24 Contacts: Adam Weissman (201) 470-311 Tova (908) 913-0862 alawdany@gmail.comNews Release Pro-Palestine Protester Clubbed with…
(2024-11-18). Biden Approves US Weapons for Strikes Inside Russia. thealtworld.com In a last ditch effort to cement his legacy as an absolute lunatic, outgoing President Joe Biden approved the use of American supersonic tactical ballistic missiles, or ATACMS, by Ukrainian proxy forces for attacks inside Russian territory.
(2024-11-18). Left-wing alliance wins two-thirds majority in the Sri Lankan parliament. mronline.org 
With the parliamentary victory, the leftist president Anura Kumara Dissanayake is better placed to implement his agenda of economic and political reforms in the crisis-hit country.
(2024-11-18). Biden Allows Ukraine to Use Long-Range Missiles for Deep Strikes Inside Russia. truthout.org While neocons from both sides of the proverbial political aisle welcomed what some described as President Joe Biden's "long overdue" decision Sunday to allow Ukrainian forces to strike deep inside Russia with U.S.-supplied long-range missiles, antiwar voices sounded the alarm on what one senior Kremlin official called "a very big step towards the start of World War III." "Biden has for the… |
(2024-11-18). Dem Rep. Dan Goldman Introduces Measure Asserting Term Limits Apply to Trump. truthout.org Last week, New York Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman introduced a resolution reaffirming that the 22nd Amendment, which bars individuals from serving more than two presidential terms, applies to president-elect Donald Trump. Goldman, who served as a lead counsel during one of Trump's impeachment inquiries, said that the resolution was necessary, especially in light of Trump asking Republicans last… |
(2024-11-18). Luchador cubano Mijaín López visitará Baní, cuna de Máximo Gómez. radiohc.cu la Habana, 18 nov (PL).- El cinco veces campeón olímpico de la lucha grecorromana, el cubano Mijaín López, será declarado este lunes "visitante distinguido" por la sala capitular de la ciudad Dominicana de Baní, cuna del Generalísimo Máximo Gómez.
(2024-11-18). Autoridades de Cuba optimistas en cuanto al turismo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 nov (RHC) El ministro de Turismo cubano, Juan Carlos García, mostró optimismo en cuanto a la recuperación de la industria de los viajes en este país.
(2024-11-18). Ratifica red solidaria en Estados Unidos lucha contra el bloqueo a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 nov (RHC) Representantes de más de 70 organizaciones de la Red Nacional sobre Cuba en Estados Unidos (NNOC) concluyeron la víspera la reunión anual de esta amplia coalición con un llamado al levantamiento del bloqueo al país caribeño.
(2024-11-18). 'Give Trees A Hand': Ad Agencies Sell Sketchy Climate Solutions. popularresistance.org The video opens on an anonymous industrial site, where a woman stands under a clear blue sky. She's wearing a white hard hat and a grey utility shirt with the name "Regina" stitched above the breast pocket. Smiling into the camera, she tells viewers that "the world needs ways to reduce carbon emissions." | Speakers from diverse backgrounds then reassure viewers that, luckily, they're working on solutions to that very problem, "like carbon capture, and clean energy from hydrogen." If it weren't for the logos appearing on their uniforms, it would be easy to miss that these characters are representatives of one of t…
(2024-11-18). From Guantanamo To Abu Ghraib: Female Participation In Prisoner Abuses. popularresistance.org As a retired U.S. Army Reserve Colonel with 13 years on active duty and 16 in the Reserves, I became interested in the topic of women involved in prisoner abuses when so many U.S. women at all levels were linked to the prisons or prisoners in Afghanistan, Guantanamo, Cuba, and Iraq. In reading press articles about detentions, incarcerations, and the abuse and torture of prisoners identified as threats to national security, I was struck by the number of women who had some role in the detentions ⚪ women in the U.S. military, civilian women in various U.S. government agencies and civilian women contractors.
(2024-11-18). Capitalism is perpetual crisis. mronline.org 
Crisis is endemnic to capitalism, writes Alex Snowdon in his monthly Marxism 101 column.
(2024-11-18). Implications of a second Trump term for working class and oppressed peoples. mronline.org 
Irrespective of the rhetoric that characterized the campaign, the world's majority will continue to be compelled to struggle against imperialist exploitation and oppression.
(2024-11-18). Trump's racist, sexist, anti-science, anti-trans cabinet: A declaration of war on the working class. mronline.org 
Donald Trump's cabinet picks are a declaration of war against the entire working class. These choices are a domestic version of the Pentagon's "shock and awe" invasion tactics and are meant to smash any opposition.
(2024-11-18). Dara, Yasir, Hamdi: 3 Muslims among 100 most powerful businessmen. ummid.com Three Muslims – Dara Khosrowshahi, Yasir Al-Rumayyan and Hamdi Ulukaya, have figured in the 2024 Fortune list of 100 most powerful people in business.
(2024-11-18). MHT CET 2025 syllabus, marking scheme published, check here. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell Tuesday Nov 12, 2024 published on its official website 'cetcell.mahacet.org' syllabus and marking scheme of MHT CET 2025 (PCM and PCB groups both) to be conducted for the academic year 2025-26.
(2024-11-18). Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2025: How and Where to Apply. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission has started online registration for Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2025 through its official website rahmanimission.info.
(2024-11-18). MMERC Launches English Medium Online Madrasa. ummid.com A unique online madrasa – namely Markaz Online Madrasa (MOM), was launched at the end of a two-day National Seminar (10-11 Nov. 2024) by Mufti Abul Qasim Nomani, Rector and Shaikhul Hadith of Darul Uloom Deoband.
(2024-11-18). Contextualising Islamophobia in Indian Politics. ummid.com The book, "Decoding HATE in Indian Politics", comprising 11 chapters, analyses what constitutes Islamophobia, its growth globally and nationally.
(2024-11-18). Fortis Mumbai survey finds widespread antibiotics use without consultation. ummid.com A latest survey conducted by Fortis Hospitals has revealed widespread consumption of antibiotics without the necessary consultation with physicians, consequently leading to rise in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
(2024-11-18). Will COP29 be able to deliver? ummid.com Azerbaijan, the host of this year's 29th Conference of the Parties (COP), is tasked with the limited goal of rallying countries around a target for annual financial aid for developing nations facing the rising costs of climate change.
(2024-11-18). Selected Articles: Most Censored Paper on Earth: The Lancet-Censored "Sudden Death" COVID-19 Vaccine Autopsy Paper Has Been Peer-Reviewed and Published. globalresearch.ca 
By This is a monumental achievement in the face of historically unprecedented scientific censorship. Yes, …
(2024-11-18). GOP's federal trifecta and the looming threat to U.S. healthcareÔøº. nationofchange.org What's next for healthcare? GOP's agenda signals cuts and higher costs.
(2024-11-18). Media coverage of Amsterdam soccer riot erases Zionist hatred and violence. nationofchange.org The events in Amsterdam called for nuanced media coverage that contextualized events and condemned both anti-Jewish and anti-Arab violence.
(2024-11-18). Trump's appointment of fracking CEO Chris Wright to lead Department of Energy sparks environmental concernsÔøº. nationofchange.org Environmental advocates sound the alarm as President-elect Trump nominates Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright, a staunch fossil fuel supporter, to lead the Department of Energy.
(2024-11-18). Biden, BRICS, and Putin. thealtworld.com
(2024-11-18). Trump's EPA appointee Lee Zeldin will gut environmental protections. Now is the time to fight back. liberationnews.org 
Zeldin is just one part of the bigger vision of "Make America Great Again," which in reality is a return to the days of unfettered capitalist plunder of the planet and exploitation of workers with no pesky regulations or rights standing in the way of profits.
(2024-11-18). Homeownership's Promise and Pitfalls in Transferring Wealth Across Generations. inequality.org Homeownership has long been a cornerstone of wealth-building in the United States. A home can offer stability and security, but it can also provide the financial opportunity to create assets that can be passed on to future generations. In the coming decades, trillions of dollars in assets, primarily held by the baby boomer generation, will …
(2024-11-18). Most of Us Will Be Disabled Eventually. We Need Real Disability Benefits. inequality.org Life can be challenging even when you're born into the best of circumstances. When you're born with a serious disability and into poverty, it can be even harder. But there are policy choices that could make life a little easier for millions of Americans like me — and anyone else who lives long enough to …
(2024-11-18). Japanese artist Ryuichi Yahagi shows his work at Havana Biennial. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) Art exhibition "Messengers of Heaven", by Japanese artist Ryuichi Yahagi, is luring young Cuban art enthusiasts Monday into the Lombillo Palace, in Havana's Old Quarters.
(2024-11-18). Afghan leader urges world to support his country's reconstruction. plenglish.com Kabul, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) Afghanistan's senior Taliban leader and Deputy Foreign Minister Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai said here on Monday that peace in his country is in the interest of his region and the world at large.
(2024-11-18). Cuba congratulates Latvia on its National Holiday. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Government congratulated the authorities and people of Latvia on their National Holiday on Monday. We congratulate the people and government of the Republic of Latvia on its National Holiday, the Cuban Foreign Ministry said in a message on X.
(2024-11-18). Cuba reiterates willingness to strengthen ties with Sultanate of Oman. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Government ratified its willingness to strengthen ties with the Sultanate of Oman, which is celebrating its National Holiday on Monday.
(2024-11-18). Cuba supports Belize, hit by Tropical Storm Sara. plenglish.com Cuba expresses its solidarity in the face of the damage caused by Tropical Storm Sara in that nation, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez wrote on his X profile. They have all our support for the recovery efforts and care for the victims, the message added. | After hitting Honduras, Sara touched Belizean soil on Sunday, where it weakened until it became a tropical depression. | On that territory, in a preliminary manner, the Macal River burst its banks and landslides were reported on the eastern slopes of the Mayan Mountain Range, in the central area of the country. | According to recent reports, the tropical depre…
(2024-11-18). Cuba thanks Red Cross for donation for victims of Hurricane Oscar. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Monday thanked the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies for a donation for the victims of Hurricane Oscar. We thank the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies for the delivery of 24 tons of humanitarian aid for the areas severely affected by Hurricane Oscar in eastern Cuba, Rodriguez wrote on X.
(2024-11-18). Cuban delegation participates in COP29 sessions in Baku. plenglish.com Baku, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) The Minister of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA) of Cuba, Armando Rodríguez, participated on Monday in the plenary session of the 29th session of the United Nations on Climate Change (COP29), which is taking place in Azerbaijan.
(2024-11-18). Cuban university hosts bilateral meeting with Haiti. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) The University of Matanzas (UM) on Monday hosted the bilateral meeting Traces of Haiti, a Transcultural Look at Today's Cuba, which will extend until November 21.
(2024-11-18). Economic ties promoted at 17th China-LAC Summit in Nicaragua. plenglish.com Managua, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) The 17th China-Latin America and the Caribbean (China-LAC) Business Summit is taking place here on Monday, focusing on sharing knowledge and the creation of strategic alliances.
(2024-11-18). Russian troops take control of Novoalexeevka in Donbass. plenglish.com Moscow, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Armed Forces have extended their "special military operation" area in Novoalexeevka, located in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Defense Ministry announced on Monday.
(2024-11-18). Bank of England governor says Brexit has damaged UK economy. leftfootforward.org Governor Andrew Bailey said he took no position on Brexit "per se", but added: "I do have to point out consequences."
(2024-11-18). Over one million pallets of unusable Covid PPE worth £8 billion have been destroyed by the Government. leftfootforward.org In total, the Department of Health and Social Care has written off nearly £14.9 billion spent on unusable medical goods it procured during the pandemic.
(2024-11-18). Kremlin Reiterates Putin's View on US-Supported Long-Range Strikes in Russia. news.antiwar.com In response to reports of President Biden authorizing long-range Ukrainian strikes inside Russia with US missiles, the Kremlin pointed to a warning previously made by Russian President Vladimir Putin. In September, Putin was asked about the possibility of NATO supporting long-range strikes on Russian territory and said it would mean the US and European NATO …
(2024-11-18). The Art Of Deception. levernews.com At loose ends one night during the pandemic, Tyler Gibgot picked up a deck of cards. The energetic teenager quickly taught himself a basic trick. His first audience consisted of his surprised parents. "They had to kind of pretend like they were amazed," he laughs. But it was more than a simple illusion for Gibgot, who has a rare eye condition called aniridia, meaning he was born without irises. He sees the world through a constant haze of light, "like living in an impressionist painting." Flipping through the deck, he realized that "for the first time ever, I can see things that other people can't see," he says.
(2024-11-18). The West Lusts for War. thealtworld.com
(2024-11-18). The Moment Of Truth: How Will Russia Respond To Ukraine's Use Of Western Long-Range Missiles? thealtworld.com It remains unclear what Putin will ultimately do, but whichever of these two choices he makes will determine the trajectory of this conflict from now on, either more escalation or a possible compromise. | Reports emerged on Sunday that the US
(2024-11-18). The Media's Role in Lying about Amsterdam Violence Just Keeps Getting Darker. dissidentvoice.org 
The media's role in peddling disinformation over last week's violence in Amsterdam just keeps getting darker. Owen Jones has interviewed a Dutch woman who shot the footage used by major outlets — from Sky News and the BBC to the Guardian and New York Times — to suggest that locals in Amsterdam carried out "antisemitic …
(2024-11-18). The Dying — and Constantly Lying — U.S. Empire. dissidentvoice.org 
On 25 July 1945, U.S. President Harry Truman accepted the advices from both his personal hero General Dwight Eisenhower and Winston Churchill, to 100% reverse his predecessor Franklin Delano Roosevelt's carefully designed plan to prevent a WW3 by creating a fully armed democratic federal government of the world to create adjudicate and enforce international laws and …
(2024-11-18). Yulia Skripal Reveals the Biggest Secret of All at Novichok Show Trial. dissidentvoice.org 
Yulia Skripal communicated from her bedside at Salisbury District Hospital on March 8, 2018, four days after she and her father Sergei Skripal collapsed from a poison attack, that the attacker used a spray; and that the attack took place when she and her father were eating at a restaurant just minutes before their collapse …
(2024-11-18). As Biden Leaves Office, the US Empire is Desperate to Maintain Its Hegemony. dissidentvoice.org This November, US president Joe Biden will leave office with the world in turmoil and US fingerprints on the bodies of untold thousands across the globe: in Gaza and Lebanon, Yemen and Syria, Cuba and Venezuela, Pakistan and Haiti, and elsewhere. While Biden attempted to cast his foreign policy actions as defending "democracy" against "authoritarianism," …
(2024-11-18). US no-frills pioneer Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection. aljazeera.com The Florida-based airline is the first major US airline to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection since 2011.
(2024-11-18). Al Jazeera 360 pushes back against Swedish claims film is 'dangerous'. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera 360 documentary Behind Closed Doors focuses on families whose children were removed by European authorities.
(2024-11-18). Brazilian President Lula unveils anti-poverty, hunger alliance at G20. aljazeera.com Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine overshadow the gathering of the world's largest economies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
(2024-11-18). Ecuador declares 60-day state of emergency to help battle wildfires. aljazeera.com State of emergency to allow government to send more money, people to help bring blazes under control, minister says.
(2024-11-18). G20 summit in Brazil: What's on the agenda, and why it matters. aljazeera.com Discussions are likely to be complicated by US President-elect Donald Trump, who has threatened to launch a tariff war.
(2024-11-18). Russia vetoes Sudan ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council. aljazeera.com UK slams Russia for vetoing resolution urging immediate end to hostilities, talks to reach 'national ceasefire'.
(2024-11-18). South African miners trapped underground: What you need to know. aljazeera.com Police officials surrounded the mine and cut off suppliers to the illegal miners, hoping to force them out.
(2024-11-18). Trump says ready to use military, national emergency for mass deportations. aljazeera.com US president-elect says he may use controversial measures to fulfil campaign vow, but questions over authority remain.
(2024-11-18). Ukraine gets green light to use US long-range missiles: What's next? aljazeera.com Biden authorises Ukraine to use ATACMS inside Russia, angering Moscow, which accuses Washington of escalating conflict.
(2024-11-18). It's time for G20 to take the initiative to help build a fairer world. aljazeera.com The G20 countries coming together in Brazil can help lay the foundations for a new, more just global order.
(2024-11-18). We can't fight the climate crisis without fighting militarism | All Hail. aljazeera.com The impact of war is so much more than just the emissions from tanks, ships and warplanes.
(2024-11-18). Al Jazeera series on children in care attacked by Sweden's government. aljazeera.com Sweden's PM has said an AJ documentary series on children taken into social care poses a security threat to his country.
(2024-11-18). Conditions severely worsen in the destroyed shelters of Khan Younis. aljazeera.com Video shows the severely worsening conditions for displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis living in destroyed shelters.
(2024-11-18). Ethnic violence surges again in India's Manipur state. aljazeera.com Government buildings were ransacked and cars set on fire in India's Manipur state.
(2024-11-18). Ongoing search for survivors after building collapses in Tanzania. aljazeera.com Rescue workers continue to search for survivors two days after a 4-storey building collapsed in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
(2024-11-18). Ukrainian teacher-turned-soldier shoots down Russian missile. aljazeera.com Ukraine Air Force shares video of a former preschool teacher shooting down a Russian missile…
(2024-11-18). US ATACMS missiles challenge Russian red line. aljazeera.com The United States has given Ukraine permission to use US-made ATACMS missiles to hit targets inside Russia.
(2024-11-18). Australia vs India Border-Gavaskar Trophy: schedule, start times, venues. aljazeera.com What's at stake as India face Australia in the five-match Test series? Who are the key players? Al Jazeera answers.
(2024-11-18). Media Lens on 1+1 With Youri Smouter: Characterizing British Media as Provocative, Pluralistic, and Free-Thinking Is Wrong. orinocotribune.com Youri Smouter from the YouTube channel 1+1 recently interviewed David Edwards and David Cromwell, those responsible for running the UK-based media watchdog group Media Lens is a UK-based organization that provides criticism and analysis of media. It is run by David Edwards (DE) and Davi…
(2024-11-18). Analyst Raquel Pina: People of Argentina Will Combat Neocolonialism with Their Common Doctrine and Historical Memory. orinocotribune.com The Argentinian nation has faced imperialist attack for centuries, and its current globalized form is intent upon destroying the Argentinian identity and its societal values, but "the Argentinian people, with our long history of struggle, resistance and rebellion, our common doctrine and common principles, will be able to fight back neocolonialism… the more we get organized," commented Argentinian professor and analyst Raquel Pina while discussing the situation of Argentina under the administration of President Javier Milei. | Since the self-described "libertarian" and "anarcho-capitalist" Javier Milei took off…
(2024-11-18). Biden authorize Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia? Why this decision may lead the world to the abyss. pressenza.com We live in a dangerous time. The old idea that there could be a winner in today's war between Russia and the West is a fantasy of the West, according to Professor Jeffrey Sachs. | So why has the Biden administration authorized Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia? According to the president of Ukraine, President Putin has the intention to invade other countries. The Ukrainian government has disseminated this information since the beginning of the war in 2021. But isn't true? Or is this a point of view shared by various organizations and governments who don't want more Ru…
(2024-11-18). The Moment Of Truth: How Will Russia Respond To Ukraine's Use Of Western Long-Range Missiles? pressenza.com
(2024-11-18). Afghanistan: Supporting primary health care for people most in need. icrc.org
(2024-11-18). Armenia: Helping health-care professionals acquire essential life-saving skills. icrc.org
(2024-11-18). Bangladesh: How Amputee Football is changing the lives of women and girls with disabilities. icrc.org
(2024-11-18). COP29: The ICRC's call to implement ambitious mitigation measures and scale up climate action in conflict settings. icrc.org
(2024-11-18). Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis: The ICRC's efforts to provide lifesaving support amid conflict and scarcity. icrc.org
(2024-11-18). ICRC in Afghanistan — Summary. icrc.org
(2024-11-18). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: Missing a pastry-scented home. icrc.org
(2024-11-18). National Society Investment Alliance (NSIA) announces 2024 funding. icrc.org
(2024-11-18). Philippines: Memories of Marawi. icrc.org Seven years after the conflict, families of missing are still seeking answers…
(2024-11-18). Philippines: Restoring hope for families displaced by armed conflict. icrc.org
(2024-11-18). China: Experts gather to explore Chinese traditions and international humanitarian concepts. icrc.org
(2024-11-18). ICRC President concludes visit to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. icrc.org
(2024-11-18). International Conference joint IFRC-ICRC statement: Concrete actions urgently needed following commitments at the Red Cross and Red Crescent International Conference. icrc.org Geneva, 31 October (ICRC/IFRC)…
(2024-11-18). Philippines: International humanitarian law handbook turned over to BARMM Parliament. icrc.org
(2024-11-18). Sudan: ICRC President calls for greater humanitarian space and respect of international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-11-18). Operational Update on Syria: ICRC Response to the fallout in Syria of escalating hostilities in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2024-11-18). Let us remember that disarmament saves lives, curbs arms race, moderates the inhumanity of war, and fosters peace. icrc.org
(2024-11-18). ICRC President Speech at International Conference on Lebanon. icrc.org
(2024-11-18). Mirjana Spoljaric: 34th RCRC International Conference Opening Remarks. icrc.org 28th October 2024…
(2024-11-18). Global Warming: 12 Approaches. transcend.org There is much talk about global warming, and rightly so. But we need concrete ideas about moving from talk to action, possibly with two concerns lurking in the back of the mind:…
(2024-11-18). (Italiano) Criminalizzare la guerra! transcend.org The Fifth Commandment, Thou shalt not kill, was for the in-group only. But today we are ever more one big in-group. Using states to kill makes the killers outlaws. Criminals. Stop it.
(2024-11-18). Henry Kissinger, Johan Galtung and the Nobel Peace Prize. transcend.org 20 Aug 2024 – The following discussion on the life and works of Henry Kissinger and Johan Galtung attempts to understand why Kissinger was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize and Galtung was denied the same.
(2024-11-18). We the People: The United Nations Whistleblowers. transcend.org 'We the People: The United Nations Whistleblowers ⚪ Whistleblowing & Retaliation in the UN,' edited by Caroline Hunt-Matthes – The authors peel back international diplomacy to reveal a truth in a code of silence.
(2024-11-18). A Lighthouse for Dark Times. transcend.org It is during phase transition that the system is most pliant, most possible. This chaos of particles that liquefies solids and vaporizes liquids is the creative force by which the new order of a more stable structure finds itself. The world would not exist without these discomposing transitions when everything seems to be falling apart and entropy has the last word.
(2024-11-18). Leaks expose secret British military cell plotting to 'keep Ukraine fighting'. strategic-culture.su 
(2024-11-18). India will economically benefit if Trump achieves peace in Ukraine. infobrics.org Jaishankar continues working on Russia-Ukraine dialogue despite Biden imposing sanctions.
(2024-11-18). North Korean troops in Kursk: pretext for American escalation or cause? gilbertdoctorow.com In the past couple of weeks, there have been numerous articles in The New York Times and other mainstream disseminators of the CIA and White House propaganda lines regarding an alleged presence of North Korean troops in Russia to fight in Kursk against the Ukrainian forces there. US intelligence was said to have spotted via …
(2024-11-18). How Will Russia Respond to Ukraine's Use of Western Long-Range Missiles? globalresearch.ca Reports emerged on Sunday that the US
(2024-11-18). Contrasting Expectations for a Russia-Ukraine Settlement. globalresearch.ca In his dramatic shift away from arming the Kiev regime, Donald Trump's Secretary of State
(2024-11-18). Americanizing France: The Marshall Plan, Reconsidered. globalresearch.ca [This article was first posted by GR in March 2024.] | Last summer, motoring from Paris to Nice through what Parisians call "la France profonde", I could not help but notice how thoroughly France has been Americanized. | The scenery in Burgundy …
(2024-11-18). Who Is in the President's Team? Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca In his victory speech, Donald Trump said: | 'They said: He will start a war. I have never started a war. I intend to stop wars. I will govern by a simple motto: promises made, promises kept. We will keep our …
(2024-11-18). Most Censored Paper on Earth: The Lancet-Censored "Sudden Death" COVID-19 Vaccine Autopsy Paper Has Been Peer-Reviewed and Published. globalresearch.ca 
It has been two years now, with unprecedented censorship from Lancet and another Elsevier Journal which pulled this paper at the last minute. | This has never been seen in scientific publishing before! | . | . | . | . | . | . | 325 AUTOPSIES …
(2024-11-18). "Russia seeks security guarantees that NATO will not threaten its Western border." Interview with Arnaud Develay. globalresearch.ca "From our side, we must do everything so that this war ends next year, ends through diplomatic means," Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a radio interview aired on Saturday, Zelenskyy admitted the situation on the battlefield …
(2024-11-18). Colleges Must Pay Up for COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Injuries: GOP Lawmakers. globalresearch.ca Colleges could become liable to pay for medical costs for students who experienced adverse effects from the COVID-19 Under the …
(2024-11-18). GOP Moves to Ram Through Bill That Lets Trump "Kill Nonprofits" globalresearch.ca A controversial "nonprofit killer" bill is back on track after it was blocked earlier this week. | A majority of Democrats in the House of Representatives rejected the bill on Tuesday out of fear that it could grant President-elect Donald Trump…
(2024-11-18). Video: The World Is at the Crossroads of the Most Serious Crisis in Modern History. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca [This was first published by GR in March 2024.] | "The world is at the crossroads of the most serious crisis in modern history. | The US has embarked on a military adventure, "a long war", which threatens the future of …
(2024-11-18). Twenty-three Years Ago, October 7, 2001, US-NATO Invaded Afghanistan: It was Presented as "Act of Self Defense". "America was Attacked on 9/11 by an 'Unnamed Foreign Power'" globalresearch.ca The legal argument used by Washington and NATO to invade Afghanistan was that the September 11 attacks constituted an undeclared "armed attack" "from abroad" by an unnamed foreign power…
(2024-11-18). Trump's Picks Pete Hegseth to Run the Pentagon: He is A "War Hawk", Christian Zionist and "Third Temple Cultist" globalresearch.ca Researcher Hegseth says he is a "Christian Zionist" …
(2024-11-18). Trump's War with Deep State Is About Increasing His Own Powers. globalresearch.ca Much is being talked about how US newly elected President Donald Trump is supposedly
(2024-11-18). To Close This Weekend… smoothiex12.blogspot.com When your symphony orchestra starts to rock to your music… Well, Steve Lukather is one of the greatest…God, how I miss that ToTo…
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(2024-11-18). Citing Genocide Convention, Seven Lawyers Launch Historic Lawsuit Against Canada. libya360.wordpress.com Seven lawyers launch historic lawsuit against Canada for failing to uphold its international legal obligations as they relate to the ongoing violence in Gaza In Ottawa, the Coalition for Canadian Accountability in Gaza discusses a recent court filing against Justice Minister Arif Virani. This action, led by the Legal Centre for Palestine and others, seeks…
(2024-11-18). How Yemen is Redefining Regional Power. libya360.wordpress.com Khalil Nasrallah Yemen's bold preemptive strike against US naval forces using sophisticated intelligence methods demonstrates its newfound centrality in the Axis of Resistance, with the unique capability of providing a deterrence umbrella for its entire alliance. The Ansarallah-aligned Yemen military, a key pillar of the Axis of Resistance, continues to strengthen its position in the…
(2024-11-18). Why is Canada Protecting the Names of Suspected Nazis? libya360.wordpress.com Taylor Noakes Ottawa won't disclose list of alleged war criminals believed to have sheltered here after the Second World War The concept of a secret registry of names kept by the federal government feels at odds with our perception of Canada. While there may once have been records of so-called undesirables or suspected subversives, the…
(2024-11-18). Collective Statement by the Caucasus Feminist Anti-War Movement against Azerbaijan's Authoritarianism, COP29 and Green Capitalism, Wars, and Regional Slide into Authoritarianism. lefteast.org 
(2024-11-18). Toronto International Film Festival and the world, part 1. peoplesworld.org 
My favorite film at the Toronto International Film Festival this year was by far M — Son of the Century, creatively directed by the talented UK filmmaker Joe Wright. It's actually an Italian TV mini-series about the founder of fascism himself, Prime Minister Benito Mussolini. It stars Luca Marinelli, the charismatic lead in Martin Eden, …
(2024-11-18). Stellantis lays off 1,100 auto workers in Toledo. peoplesworld.org 
TOLEDO—Following a disturbing trend of recent auto worker layoffs, auto giant Stellantis notified 1,100 Toledo workers, members of UAW Local 12, that they will be indefinitely laid off. These layoffs at the Toledo Assembly Plant, where they produce the Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wrangler 4xe, and Gladiator, are coming after cutting jobs at Warren Truck in …
(2024-11-18). Before leaving, here's what Biden must do on criminal justice. peoplesworld.org 
Donald Trump's second presidential term will begin on Jan. 20, bringing with it promises to dramatically reshape many aspects of the criminal justice system. The U.S. Senate — with its authority over confirming judicial nominees — will also shift from Democratic to Republican control. In the 65 days between now and then, the outgoing — or "lame …
(2024-11-18). Arizona elects its first Mexican-American Senator. peoplesworld.org 
Arizona Democratic Party leaders and progressives expected a surge of women voting for abortion rights to carry Harris into the White House and flip both houses of the state legislature as well as a congressional seat of two. It didn't happen. The constitutional amendment to fully legalize abortion rights passed with 62% but failed to …
(2024-11-18). Private prison billionaires gave early to Trump, and now they're cashing in. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The nation's top two private prison companies, GEO Group and Core Civic, and their executives gave early to convicted felon Donald Trump's Republican presidential campaign. Now they're preparing to cash in on his mass deportation plans. Not that they did all that badly under Democratic President Joe Biden, records show. They lost some federal contracts, …
(2024-11-18). Private prison billionaires gave early to Trump and they cash in now. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—The nation's top two private prison companies, GEO Group and Core Civic, and their executives gave early to convicted felon Donald Trump's Republican presidential campaign. Now they're preparing to cash in on his mass deportation plans. Not that they did all that badly under Democratic President Joe Biden, records show. They lost some federal contracts, …
(2024-11-18). Crackdown in Azerbaijan: COP29 Host Country Arrests Climate Activists & Journalists Ahead of Talks. democracynow.org 
As we broadcast this week from the U.N. climate talks in Baku, human rights groups have warned of Azerbaijan's escalating crackdown on civil society groups, government critics and the press. Since the announcement last year of Azerbaijan as the host of COP29, dozens of activists and journalists have been arrested, arbitrarily detained or prosecuted on "bogus charges," says Giorgi Gogia, associate director of the Europe and Central Asia Division at Human Rights Watch. "Azerbaijan has had an abysmal rights record for many years, but it has dramatically deteriorated in the run-up to COP29,…
(2024-11-18). "The Finance COP": Activists at U.N. Climate Talks Push Rich Countries to Pay for Green Transition. democracynow.org 
We are broadcasting live from the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, which has entered its second and final week, and already there is frustration over a lack of progress on the key issue of financing the energy transition and climate adaptation in Global South countries. Asad Rehman, executive director of War on Want and lead spokesperson for the Climate Justice Coalition, says this year's summit is supposed to be "the finance COP" and calls for about $5 trillion a year in financing, but "rich, developed countries are putting pennies on the table." He also addresses the overw…
(2024-11-18). Live from COP29: Climate Justice Activists Demand Action as Trump's Return Looms Over U.N. Summit. democracynow.org 
We are broadcasting live from COP29, the United Nations climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, where countries are shaping the world's response to the climate crisis. Despite pledges at last year's summit in Dubai to cut global emissions, the burning of coal, oil and gas has continued to rise as the world keeps breaking temperature records. This year's summit is also taking place under the shadow of a second term in the White House for Donald Trump, who has called climate change a hoax and promised to take the United States out of the Paris Agreement and ramp up domestic fossil fuel production. Des…
(2024-11-18). From ballot rigging to Cap-Com, I'm clearing out my to-do list of articles and videos I haven't had a chance to look into. But before I do, here they are. expose-news.com I have quite a long list of articles, videos and resources that I thought looked interesting and intended to take a look at but have never found the time. As a way …
(2024-11-18). The viral post about the Southport murderer's father participating in the Rwandan genocide is false. expose-news.com Eighteen-year-old Axel Rudakubana faces a terrorism offence, plus three charges of murder and ten of attempted murder after children were attacked at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. A viral Twitter post claims …
(2024-11-18). U.S. pawnshop owner donating WWII album to China rewarded special gifts. ecns.cn Evan Kail, an American pawnshop owner, received a warm welcome in China during his first visit, which began on Saturday. This visit follows his donation of an album containing photos that document the atrocities committed by Japanese invaders during World War II in China.
(2024-11-18). Comicomment: The Philippines' legislative trick only puts himself in danger. ecns.cn The Philippines stirred up trouble again by enacting two domestic laws which gravely infringed upon China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea.
(2024-11-18). EconoScope | China's policies drive roaring recovery in consumption. ecns.cn Three figures show that China's economic growth is roaring in consumption. | First, retail sales rose at the strongest pace in eight months in October. Second, the consumer confidence index rebounded for the first time after six consecutive months of decline. Third, on Nov. 11, express delivery volumes reached 701 million packages, setting a new record for Singles' Day.
(2024-11-18). China's new carrier rockets to make maiden flight soon. ecns.cn China unveiled two new types of self-developed carrier rockets ⚪ the Long March 6C and the Long March 12 during the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, on Sunday.
(2024-11-18). China praised for climate financial aid. ecns.cn Experts and officials from both domestic and international spheres have praised China's voluntary financial support to developing nations within the South-South cooperation framework.
(2024-11-18). Consumers to bear brunt of U.S. tariffs. ecns.cn U.S. retailers are creating contingency plans to deal with the prospect of President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs as he heads back to the White House.ory tariffs.
(2024-11-18). Shanghai scraps residential housing distinction to accelerate home sales. ecns.cn Shanghai on Monday further relaxed its real estate policies, eliminating distinction between ordinary and non-ordinary homes and expanding tax incentives for property transactions, in an effort to bolster the real estate sector.
(2024-11-18). China's climate envoy calls on developed countries to honor post-2025 climate financing commitment. ecns.cn China, as a developing nation, is not obliged to contribute to…
(2024-11-18). Xi calls for multi-polar world, inclusive globalization ahead of G20 Summit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed readiness to work with all parties for an equal and orderly multi-polar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.
(2024-11-18). Domestic drilling ship put into service. ecns.cn China's first domestically built ocean drilling vessel was commissioned on Sunday in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, marking a major leap in the nation's deep-sea exploration and mining endeavors.
(2024-11-18). Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft leaves; successor docks at Tiangong. ecns.cn China's Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft burned up as it reentered Earth's atmosphere as planned on Sunday night, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2024-11-18). Six-legged robot under development for China's future lunar missions. ecns.cn Chinese researchers are working on the development of future hexapod robots, aiming to achieve a qualitative breakthrough in the robot for lunar exploration.
(2024-11-18). China's first deep-ocean drilling vessel commissioned. ecns.cn The vessel, spanning 179.8 meters in length and 32.8 meters in width, has a displacement of 42,600 tonnes. Boasting a range of 15,000 nautical miles, it is capable of self-sustenance for 120 days and accommodating 180 people.
(2024-11-18). City view of Rio de Janeiro. ecns.cn The 19th G20 summit is scheduled to be held from Nov. 18 to 19 in Rio de Janeiro.
(2024-11-18). (W.E. Talk) China tackles protectionism and champions global openness: expert. ecns.cn
(2024-11-18). Chinese arts in COP29's China Pavilion: Azerbaijan friend gets blessed by a "Fortune" character. ecns.cn Look! Aziz from the host country operations received a Fortune character from the China Pavilion during the COP29 held in Azerbaijan!
(2024-11-18). (W.E. Talk) PKU scholar: China's carbon neutrality goals enjoy distinctive wisdom under rural revitalization practices. ecns.cn The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), or COP29, is currently being held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22. China's contribution to global climate governance has been praised by the international community.
(2024-11-18). The Competitiveness Strengths of the Expanded BRICS. infobrics.org The expanded BRICS represents about 45% of the world's population, USD 28.5 trillion of global gross domestic product (GDP) — which is about USD 100 trillion — and around 45% of global oil production…
(2024-11-18). "The Greater Brics Cooperation "from an African Perspective. infobrics.org The BRICS countries are representatives of major developing countries, and Africa is the continent with the largest concentration of developing countries…
(2024-11-18). India Key to Future of BRICS Grouping. infobrics.org The loosely affiliated group called BRICS, which emerged in the mid-2000s consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, the People's Republic of China (PRC) and later South Africa, faces mounting challenges as it continues to expand…
(2024-11-18). No more Russian gas for Austria — negative impact on European economy aggravates. infobrics.org As a result of sanctions against Russia, Europe's economic situation has worsened in recent years. But now there is another bad development in energy policy.
(2024-11-18). Scholz desperately tries to prevent Germany from being seen as open enemy by Russia. infobrics.org Despite being irresponsible and warmonger, Scholz knows that he is a weak and unpopular political leader, completely unable to deal with the consequences of unrestricted war.
(2024-11-18). Did Biden really authorize long-range strikes deeper within Russia. infobrics.org The NYT is essential for the promotion of the Neo-Nazi junta's narrative, which explains the rather unclear information in the "hit piece". Namely, Biden was never quoted saying or approving anything. Worse yet, not a single name of the "US officials" quoted in the report was provided. In fact, not even the terms such as "anonymous" or "unnamed" are used. All we have is "US officials", which is unprofessional reporting, at best.
(2024-11-18). 81 countries join the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. tvbrics.com The alliance will fund food security initiatives…
(2024-11-18). Ambassador of Thailand to Russia Sasiwat Wongsinsawat: We see very high potential in BRICS. tvbrics.com 
He spoke about the development of economic partnership with Russia and cultural exchanges between the countries…
(2024-11-18). China launches first deep-sea drilling ship to explore the Earth's mantle. tvbrics.com 
The ship can operate in extreme marine conditions and conduct missions across unrestricted oceanic zones…
(2024-11-18). Egypt and Brazil conclude strategic partnership on the margins of the G20 summit. tvbrics.com 
The statement signed by the leaders of the two countries aims to strengthen cooperation in political, economic and social spheres…
(2024-11-18). Egypt's health initiative provides historic 212.88 million medical services. tvbrics.com 
This programme has received significant global recognition…
(2024-11-18). G20 summit begins in Brazil. tvbrics.com 
The Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty is scheduled to be launched on the first day…
(2024-11-18). India becomes G20's fastest growing economy in 2024. tvbrics.com 
With a projected 7 per cent GDP growth rate, India leads global economic recovery…
(2024-11-18). Iran increases fish production. tvbrics.com 
The country has produced over 512,000 tonnes of fish products in the first seven months of the current calendar year…
(2024-11-18). Iran's exports to the Islamic countries grow by 17%. tvbrics.com 
It is noted that the growth is due to the strengthening of the countries' unified approach to cooperation…
(2024-11-18). Lula and Ramaphosa strengthen cooperation between Brazil and South Africa on the margins of G20. tvbrics.com The two presidents met to discuss South Africa's upcoming leadership of the G20 and Brazil's future BRICS presidency…
(2024-11-18). CADTM International Council | Day 2 | A global overview of political, social and economic situations. cadtm.org
(2024-11-18). CADTM International Council | Day 3 | Strategic considerations and the political and economic situation in Europe. cadtm.org
(2024-11-18). African People's Counter-COP denounces the COP system and demands climate justice for Global South be at the centre of the climate action. cadtm.org
(2024-11-18). Kendall gives away more than she might have intended with comments on 'kill the frail' bill. skwawkbox.org 
Starmeroids' 'worthy if you work' approach on clear view in 'assisted dying' bill DWP Secretary Liz Kendall's comments on the private members' 'Assisted Dying Bill' brought by right-wing Labour MP Kim Leadbetter are very revealing. It's a toss-up whether she revealed more than she intended about the attitude of the Starmeroids to the long-term sick …
(2024-11-18). India ignites in anti-rape protests after doctor's murder. Are authorities covering up the truth? therealnews.com 
On Aug. 9, the body of a 31-year-old trainee doctor was discovered on the grounds of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkota, West Bengal. Evidence of sexual assault on the victim's body was quickly reported, setting off a national firestorm across India. For months, women and medical professionals around the country have protested to demand justice for the victim and workplace safety. The Real News reports from Kolkota, West Bengal. | Production: Belal Awad and Leo Erhardt | Videography: Mithun Pramanik and Reek Baruli | Video Editor: Leo Erhardt |
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(2024-11-18). New DC bill seeks to abolish solitary confinement. therealnews.com 
A new bill in Washington, DC seeks to end the district's use of solitary confinement in jails. Rattling the Bars' Mansa Musa speaks with two formerly incarcerated organizers: Herbert Robinson and Cinquan Umar Muhammad of the Studio / Post-Production: Cameron Granadino |
| Transcript: | The f…
(2024-11-18). If you want any MORE evidence during COP29 that biomass is a disaster, here it is. thecanary.co The global biomass energy industry will triple by 2030, increasing woody biomass supply from monoculture plantations by 13 times and woody biomass supply overall by three times, according to a new report Burning up the Biosphere: A Global Threat Map of Biomass Energy Development released on Monday 18 November by the Biomass Action Network of […] | By
(2024-11-18). Profit and child social care DO NOT mix — and nor will Labour's latest 'reforms'. thecanary.co The Labour Party government has announced plans to reform child social care through introducing new powers for Ofsted and curbing "excessive profits". But, while this is welcome, the government should go further and remove profit from child social care altogether. That's because research shows that over the past decade for-profit children's homes perform worse than […] | By
(2024-11-18). BR-319: a highway to climate chaos in the heart of the Amazon. thecanary.co 
As Brazil prepares to host the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP30, the Brazilian government is sending a powerful message about its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. Central to this message is the protection of the Amazon rainforest, vital to the planet's ecological balance. Yet, a controversial project hangs over these declarations: […] | By
(2024-11-18). Worldwide protests call on politicians and businesses to STOP their obsession with GDP. thecanary.co 
On Saturday 16 November, activists from Scientist Rebellion and Growth Kills took part in civil disobedience actions in several cities around the world. They were out to highlight how politicians, businesses, and leaders obsession with growth and GDP as measures of human success was killing us all. In doing so, the groups were calling on […] | By
(2024-11-18). Did COP29 achieve anything in its first week? Well yes — it greenwashed carbon markets. thecanary.co As COP29 enters its second week — what exactly did the first deliver? Well, the verdict from some groups is not a lot. In fact, looking at the detail it seems that actually, the meeting of parties was little more than greenwashing for carbon markets while the climate crisis rages on. COP29: only delivering on […] | By
(2024-11-18). Worldwide protests call on politicians and businesses to STOP their obsession with GDP. thecanary.co On Saturday 16 November, activists from Scientist Rebellion and Growth Kills took part in civil disobedience actions in several cities around the world. They were out to highlight how politicians, businesses, and leaders obsession with growth and GDP as measures of human success was killing us all. In doing so, the groups were calling on …
(2024-11-18). Prominent Russian Rights Defender Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Tanya Lokshina, Europe and Central Asia associate director at Human Rights Watch, with Sergey Lukashevsky, director of Moscow's Sakharov Center, at the Andrei Sakharov Anniversary Conference in May 2021. | © 2021 Andrew Rushailo-Arno…
(2024-11-18). Brazil: Pesticide Bill Threatens Health, Livelihoods. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Herbicide is sprayed on a soybean field in the Cerrado plains near Campo Verde, Mato Grosso state, western Brazil. | © 2011 Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty Images | Lawmakers in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, an industrial agriculture hub, are considering a bill that would drastically reduce buffer zones meant to limit pesticide exposure.Mato Grosso's buffer zone bill is part of a worrying trend of deregulation of pesticides in Brazil, underscoring the dangerous influence of agribusiness over policymaking.Mato Grosso policymakers should expand and enforce buffer zones, require m…
(2024-11-18). Hƒ´koi day 8: Te PƒÅti MƒÅori co-leader speaks of 'sense of betrayal' over bill. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News ACT leader David Seymour has spoken out on Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's haka in Parliament as a Hƒ´koi against his controversial Treaty Principles Bill converges on Wellington. The Te PƒÅti MƒÅori MP was suspended for 24 hours and "named" for leading the haka during the first reading of the bill last Thursday. Seymour told reporters…
(2024-11-18). President calls for peaceful resolution of Stilfontein standoff. sanews.gov.za President calls for peaceful resolution of Stilfontein standoff | President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government's commitment to resolving the tense situation at Stilfontein in the North West, through peaceful and safe measures. | In his weekly newsletter to the nation on Monday, the President emphasised the importance of upholding human rights and fostering peace amidst the ongoing standoff in the area. | "As a country committed to the rule of law and dedicated to upholding the human rights of all, we will continue to work towards a peaceful resolution of the standoff at Stilfontein," the President said.
(2024-11-18). Over seven million women have experienced physical violence, study reveals. sanews.gov.za Over seven million women have experienced physical violence, study reveals | A study on gender-based violence (GBV) has revealed that about 7 310 389 million women, aged 18 years and older, have experienced physical violence in their lifetime. | This as the first South African National Gender-Based Violence Prevalence Study: A Baseline Survey on Victimisation and Perpetration, conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), was released at a media briefing held in Pretoria on Monday. | The study presents findings of the first national study on the prevalence of gender-based violence in all nine provinces…
(2024-11-18). Spotlight on prevalence of GBV on women with disabilities. sanews.gov.za Spotlight on prevalence of GBV on women with disabilities | The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) will use the ongoing Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM 2024) to shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) on women living with disabilities. | This is according to the Minister of Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, who on Monday received the first South African National Gender-Based Violence Prevalence Study: A Baseline Survey on Victimisation and Perpetration, conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC).
(2024-11-18). Two-day G20 Summit kicks off in Brazil. sanews.gov.za Two-day G20 Summit kicks off in Brazil | By Gabisile Ngcobo | Rio de Janeiro – The long-awaited Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Summit has kicked off with Heads of State and their delegates being welcomed at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil on Monday. | The venue, located in the heart of the city and showcasing a collection of Brazilian and international masterpieces, is hosting Heads of State from the 20 largest economies, along with representatives from the European Union and the African Union, over the next two days. | Located within the iconic Flamengo Park, the museum boasts tranquil, lush…
(2024-11-18). World leaders pledge to help developing countries fight poverty. sanews.gov.za World leaders pledge to help developing countries fight poverty | By Gabisile Ngcobo | Rio de Janeiro – Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced initiatives to support global development and strengthen the Global South as a significant player within the Group of 20 (G20). | Speaking at the G20 Leaders' Summit on Monday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, President Xi emphasised that China was committed to fostering a fair world centred on mutual development. | The President commended Brazil's G20 Presidency for placing fighting hunger and poverty at the top of the agenda and the decision to establish a Global Alliance A…
(2024-11-18). World leaders urged to intensify fight against poverty, hunger. sanews.gov.za World leaders urged to intensify fight against poverty, hunger | By Gabisile Ngcobo, , Rio de Janeiro – President Cyril Ramaphosa has used the opening of the G20 Leaders' Summit to urge world leaders to intensify efforts to eliminate poverty and hunger. | "We must advance gender equality. And we must overcome the planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental degradation and pollution," he said on Monday. | The President was delivering a statement on social inclusion and the fight against poverty and hunger during the first working session on the first day of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Rio…
(2024-11-18). Extension granted for trustees to file in beneficial ownership register. sanews.gov.za Extension granted for trustees to file in beneficial ownership register | Trustees have been granted a 15-day grace period to file their details on the beneficial ownership register by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD). | This after amendments to the Trust Property Act of 1988 came into effect in April last year, in a bid to address shortcomings in beneficial ownership transparency in South Africa's regulatory framework. | "South Africa, as a member of the Financial Action Task Force [FATF], is obliged to ensure that its regulatory environment is geared towards international standar…
(2024-11-18). Report highlights SA's challenge with pollution. sanews.gov.za Report highlights SA's challenge with pollution | While government has made strides in environmental compliance, significant work is needed to address pervasive issues like untreated sewage discharge to land, freshwater, and coastal areas., , This is according to the 2023/24 National Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Report (NECER), which was launched on Monday by Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh., , The report was launched at the Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Lekgotla (ECEL), in Drakensburg, KwaZulu-Natal., "The report shows the Green Scorpions' (environ…
(2024-11-18). Métis hockey player enjoying her new life with Calgary Dinos. windspeaker.com
(2024-11-18). Documentary about residential school experiences to premiere on CBC Gem. windspeaker.com
(2024-11-18). A Palestinian State Will Not Resolve the Conflict; It Will Make It Worse. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-18). The Gulf Will Help Lebanon, but Not Without Accountability. themedialine.org
(2024-11-18). Russian Opposition Faces Challenges as Navalny's Widow Takes the Helm. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-18). Committee Chairperson welcomes pronouncement by President on registration of spaza shops. sanews.gov.za Committee Chairperson welcomes pronouncement by President on registration of spaza shops | The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Education, Sciences and Creative Industries, Makhi Feni, has welcomed the pronouncement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that spaza shop owners have 21 days to register their businesses. , , In a statement issued by the Parliamentary Communication Service, Feni said it was reassuring that those found to have sold poisonous foods that led to the deaths of children will be closed. | "This is not punishment for foreign nationals; this is getting officials to do what they are paid daily t…
(2024-11-18). MC USA's Climate Justice Net Zero Grant awarded to four congregations. anabaptistworld.org Mennonite Church USA's Climate Justice Ministry has awarded the 2024 Pam De Young Net Zero Energy Fund grants to four congregations: Covenant Mennonite Fellowship, Sarasota, Florida; Roanoke Mennonite Church, Eureka, Illinois; Zion Mennonite Church, Hubbard, Oregon, and Zion Mennonite Church, Souderton, Pennsylvania. Covenant Mennonite Fellowship received $1,800 for its Electric Vehicle charging station, while the …
(2024-11-18). EEUU omnipresente en todos los grandes proyectos de la UE. strategic-culture.su
(2024-11-18). Why Putin should ignore Biden's pathetic ATACMS provocation. strategic-culture.su
(2024-11-18). There will be no diplomacy, despite the West's desperate lobby. strategic-culture.su Moscow has already understood that it is not possible to negotiate with the neo-Nazi enemy. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | You can follow L…
(2024-11-18). False Accusation of Digital Tyranny. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. We have a bone to pick with those ideologues, demagogues, rabble-rousers and Takfiris who accuse Saudi Arabia and Other Muslim Countries of Digital Tyranny Abu Hurairah [may Allah be pleased with him] narrated that the Prophet peace and blessings of Allah be upon …
(2024-11-18). The basis of all sins in human societies. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. The Three Basis of All Sins Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: The basis of all sins — major and minor — are three: the heart's attachment to other than Allah, going along with the intense strength of one's …
(2024-11-18). Palestinian Journalist laughs as IOF soldier points laser sight on him while reporting. youtube.com 
(2024-11-18). Destiny USA Announces Extended Hours for Holiday Shopping. urbancny.com 
New York's Largest Shopping Center will be Extending its Hours for the Upcoming 2024 Holiday Season Syracuse, NY (November 18, 2024) — The 2024 holiday shopping season is upon us which is why Destiny USA is announcing its extended hours schedule and initiatives to ensure a memorable and magical holiday shopping experience. Destiny USA will join fellow industry leaders again by remaining closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28th. The shopping center will reopen on Black Friday, November 29th at 7: 00 a.m. and close at 9: 00 p.m. Visit here for a complete listing of Destiny USA's holiday shopping hours sc…
(2024-11-18). TRAVEL ADVISORY: Ramp Closure from New York State Thruway to Interstate 81 Northbound in the Town of Salina, Onondaga County. urbancny.com 
(2024-11-18). Van B. Robinson Common Council Chambers Weekly Schedule November 18th — 22nd, 2024. urbancny.com 
The Van B. Robinson Common Council Chambers is located on the third floor of City Hall. For the most up to date information on meetings, cancellations, and other notices, please check the City website Monday, November 18th | No Meetings Scheduled | Tuesday, November 19th | No Meetings Scheduled | Wednesday, November 20th | 12: 00 p.m. Study Session | Thursday, November 21st | 10: 00 a.m. Joint School Construction Board Meeting | 1: 00 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting | Friday, November 22nd | 8: 00 a.m. Syracuse Industrial Development Agency Meeting…
(2024-11-18). Winter Is Coming: Heating Assistance Programs Available for Income-Qualified Customers. urbancny.com 
Home Energy Assistance Program Applications Now Available Syracuse, N.Y. — The calendar doesn't lie. Winter is almost here. National Grid understands that staying safe and warm during the cold-weather months can be a challenge for customers experiencing difficulty affording their energy usage. Using less and saving more is the underlying message behind the company's Here For You affordability campaign. The dedicated website highlights bill management programs, energy efficiency solutions and more to ensure customers can take advantage of all available services and tools to help them save money on winter ene…
(2024-11-18). Investing for beginners — get started in a few relaxed steps. moguldom.com Have you ever thought about making your money work for you instead of just parking it in your account Then you've come to the right place, because this is all about investing, and it's finally understandable for beginners. But there are also risks included. Lesser risks you have when registering at Bizzo Casino. Many people …
(2024-11-18). SATIRE: Notre-Dame To Reopen. theonion.com 
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen to the public five years after a devastating fire, with the bells ringing out for the first time since 2019. What do you think? | "It was more eye-catching when it was on fire." | Scott Polomo, Chain Linker |
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| "I can't even remember why they set it on fire in the first place." | Leo Savalle, Crane Swiveler
(2024-11-18). SATIRE: Obscure Porn Category Viewed Out Of Morbid Curiosity For 26th Time. theonion.com
(2024-11-18). SATIRE: RFK Jr. Vows To Ban Soaps That Smell So Good You Eat A Little. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Promising to end what he has called a "war on public health" by the federal government, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services, vowed Monday to ban all soaps that smell so good you eat a little. "Big soap companies have been poisoning and deceiving American consumers …
(2024-11-18). SATIRE: What To Know About The 4B Movement. theonion.com The South Korean radical feminist 4B movement, in which women swear off marriage, childbirth, dating men, and sex with men, has sparked intense conversations among Americans on social media. Here is what you need to know about 4B. Q: How did the 4B movement start? A: It was developed in South Korea by a group …
(2024-11-18). Guest article: Real-time genocide exposure — a social media phenomenon we must not become numb to. skwawkbox.org 
"In heaven's name why are you walking away? Hang on to your love." — Sade, 1984. Ed Torsney writes Independent left writer Ed Torsney writes: In an era where digital connectivity transcends geographical boundaries, social media platforms have become conduits for real-time broadcasting of global events. Currently the world is witnessing a genocide in Gaza. All …
(2024-11-18). Remembering Uma Dasgupta: The Enchanting Durga of Pather Panchali. devdiscourse.com In a somber note, the world bids farewell to Uma Dasgupta, the actress who brought life to the iconic character Durga in Satyajit Ray's masterpiece, 'Pather Panchali'. She passed away at 84 in a private hospital, after battling cancer for years, family sources reported on Monday.
(2024-11-18). Unrest in Manipur: Ethnic Tensions Ignite. devdiscourse.com In India's northeastern state of Manipur, hundreds defied a curfew to demonstrate over the weekend, resulting in 23 arrests for violence as ethnic tensions resurfaced between the Meitei and Kuki communities.
(2024-11-18). Biden's Bold Moves: Historic Assistance and Green Partnerships. devdiscourse.com U.S. President Joe Biden is set to unveil a 'historic' commitment to refuel the World Bank's International Development Association fund, tailored to aid the world's economically challenged nations. This announcement came from U.S. deputy national security advisor Jonathan Finer during a press briefing.
(2024-11-18). Remembering Samir Dey: A Leader's Legacy. devdiscourse.com Samir Dey, a former minister and notable BJP leader, has passed away at the age of 67 while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Cuttack, family members confirmed. Dey suffered from a kidney-related ailment and had been in the ICU for several days.
(2024-11-18). Rahul Gandhi Criticizes BJP Leadership Amidst Manipur Crisis. devdiscourse.com Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on BJP's slogan, interpreting it as an alliance between Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and billionaires like Ambani. He questioned their accountability as Manipur reels from prolonged violence.
(2024-11-18). Noida's Real Estate Market Soars Amid Infrastructure Growth. devdiscourse.com Property registrations in Noida and Greater Noida rose by 6% during the third quarter of 2024, achieving a total of 8,128 units registered, according to Square Yards.
(2024-11-18). Final Serve: Nadal's Emotional Curtain Call at Davis Cup. devdiscourse.com Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, is at the center of speculation regarding his participation in the Davis Cup Final 8, potentially his last professional event before retirement. The uncertainty looms as Spain prepares to face the Netherlands in the quarterfinals, with fans eagerly anticipating what could be Nadal's final significant match.
(2024-11-18). Iraq: Sinjaris Finally Compensated. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Piles of applications in the Tel Afar compensation office. | © Sarah Sanbar, Human Rights Watch, January 2024 | (Beirut) — The Iraqi authorities have finally dispersed a first round of compensation payments to people from Sinjar district in northern Iraq for damages to their property both by the Islamic State (ISIS) and the Iraqi and US-led coalition military battles against them, Human Rights Watch said today. The payments were made after years of delay though recipients are entitled to the payments under Iraqi law.A representative of the Sinjar compensation sub-office told…
(2024-11-18). Declaración Final de Cumbre del G20 condena terrorismo y guerras. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 nov (RHC) La Cumbre del Grupo de los Veinte (G20) divulgó este lunes la Declaración Final de la reunión de sus líderes que condena, en la ciudad brasileña de Río de Janeiro, el terrorismo en todas sus formas y manifestaciones.
(2024-11-18). Es un peligro que Ucrania ataque a Rusia con misiles ATACMS, advierte Maduro. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 nov (RHC) El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro advirtió este lunes en Caracas, del peligro que supone que su homólogo estadounidense, Joseph Biden, haya dado permiso al régimen de Kiev para atacar territorio ruso con misiles occidentales de largo alcance.
(2024-11-18). Tribunal Supremo Popular de Cuba desmiente noticia falsa. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 nov (RHC) El Tribunal Supremo Popular (TSP) de la República de Cuba desmintió este lunes una noticia falsa que se divulgó en las redes sociales sobre la instrumentación de normas que establecerán un amplio monitoreo, vigilancia y grabaciones de todas las llamadas y la mensajería que se produce por los citados medios.
(2024-11-18). Serafín Sánchez, la lealtad a Martí. radiohc.cu "Serafín Sánchez fue uno de los más activos, perseverantes y decididos defensores de la independencia patria; nunca desesperó de la victoria; su fe en la justicia de nuestra causa se sobrepuso siempre al desaliento que pudieran inspirar los parciales fracasos del ideal redentor".
(2024-11-18). Andrea Cote Botero: El poema es un lugar excepcional. radiohc.cu Lo mismo puede viajar al pequeño islote San Simón, en la Ría de Vigo, Galicia , para un encuentro de literatura y traducción relacionado con lenguas y territorios minorizados, que visitar el Instituto Cervantes Albuquerque para presentar su último libro o estar en un aula como profesora de la Universidad de Texas, en El Paso ; así de movida es la vida de la colombiana Andrea Cote Botero, ganadora del XXIV Premio Casa de las Américas de poesía Iberoamericana. .
(2024-11-18). Delegación cubana interviene en sesiones de la COP29 en Bakú )+Foto). radiohc.cu Bakú, 18 nov (RHC) El ministro de Ciencia Tecnología y Medio Ambiente (Citma) de Cuba, Armando Rodríguez, intervino este lunes en el plenario de la 29 sesión de la ONU sobre el Cambio Climático (COP29), que se desarrolla en Azerbaiyán.
(2024-11-18). Con propuestas concretas llega México a cumbre del G20. radiohc.cu México llega a la Cumbre del G20, que durante dos días sesionará en la ciudad brasileña de Río de Janeiro, con sugerencias concretas para enfrentar la pobreza, el hambre y las desigualdades en el mundo.
(2024-11-18). Cuba respalda a Belice ante azote de tormenta tropical Sara. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 nov (RHC) El gobierno de Cuba declaró este lunes su apoyo a las autoridades y pueblo de Belice, que sufrieron el embate de la tormenta tropical Sara.
(2024-11-18). Arte Naif cubano retornó a Filadelfia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 nov (RHC) Por un mundo mejor, es el título de una exposición colectiva de 12 pintores del Grupo Bayate, que se exhibe en la galería Indigo Art, centro especializado en arte popular en Filadelfia, Estados Unidos.
(2024-11-18). COP29: Naciones Unidas por impulso decisivo a financiación climática. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 nov (RHC) Si algo caracteriza a los debates en curso en la COP29, en desarrollo en la capital de Azerbaiyán, es el momento decisivo en que se celebra la cita para el impulso a la financiación climática.
(2024-11-18). Brasil: Lula preside cumbre G20 con foco en lucha contra el hambre. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 nov (RHC) El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, encabeza hoy la Cumbre de Líderes del G20 que se extenderá hasta mañana en Río de Janeiro, donde presentará la Alianza Global contra el Hambre y la Pobreza.
(2024-11-18). Arizona elige a su primer senador mexicano-americano. peoplesworld.org 
Los líderes del Partido Demócrata de Arizona y los progresistas esperaban que una oleada de mujeres que votaran por el derecho al aborto llevara a Harris a la Casa Blanca y diera la vuelta a ambas cámaras de la legislatura estatal, así como un escaño en el Congreso de dos. No sucedió. La enmienda constitucional …
(2024-11-18). Nà£o haverá diplomacia, apesar do lobby desesperado do Ocidente. strategic-culture.su
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(2024-11-18). Una mirada antiimperialista en la XV Bienal de La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 nov (RHC) La XV Bienal de La Habana en su evento teórico acogió este lunes la conferencia Descolonizar los aprendizajes, del experto Ramón Grosfoguel, de Puerto Rico.
(2024-11-18). Presidente Petro promueve inclusión de Celac en G20. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 nov (RHC) El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro promueve la entrada de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (Celac) en el G20, durante su participación en la Cumbre de ese último grupo celebrada este lunes en Río de Janeiro, Brasil.
(2024-11-18). Parlamentarios de Cuba y Suiza abogan por estrechar vínculos (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 nov (RHC) Legisladores de Cuba y Suiza manifestaron su interés en fortalecer los vínculos y la cooperación entre ambos Parlamentos, en un encuentro en esta capital, trascendió este lunes.
(2024-11-18). Respuesta rusa a ataques con misiles en su contra será tangible, afirma portavoz de la Cancillería. radiohc.cu Moscú, 18 nov (RHC) La respuesta de Rusia a los ataques con misiles occidentales de largo alcance contra su territorio será proporcionada y tangible, anunció este lunes la portavoz del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, María Zajárova.
(2024-11-18). Cuba se despide con derrota del Premier 12 de béisbol. radiohc.cu Taipéi, 18 nov (Jit).- Cuba sonó muy poco hoy el madero y cedió 0x2 ante el elenco anfitrión, en su partido de despedida del grupo B del Torneo Premier 12 de beisbol, con sede en esta ciudad.
(2024-11-18). Trump: øLealtad incondicional. radiohc.cu El presidente electo de Estados Unidos consiguió su objetivo de obtener mayoría en las dos cámaras del Congreso, la de representantes y senadores, y su siguiente paso fue reclamar una lealtad incondicional de los legisladores para cuanta idea se le ocurra durante su segundo mandato.
(2024-11-18). Milei con un pie en Buenos Aires y otro en Washington. radiohc.cu En su afán de plegarse a la política exterior estadounidense, la delegación del gobierno de Argentina se propuso dinamitar la decimonovena cumbre iberoamericana, efectuada en la ciudad ecuatoriana de Cuenca.
(2024-11-18). Narendra Modi en Cumbre de G20 centra agenda mediática en India. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 nov (RHC) El comienzo de las actividades en Brasil del primer ministro Narendra Modi centra hoy la agenda mediática en India, principalmente por su participación en la Cumbre del Grupo de los 20 (G20).
(2024-11-18). Claudia Sheinbaum y Emmanuel Macron acuerdan cooperar en agua, salud e infraestructura. radiohc.cu Ciudad de México, 18 nov (RHC) La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, y su homólogo de Francia, Emmanuel Macron, acordaron este lunes en Brasil cooperar en temas de agua, salud e infraestructura, así como impulsar juntos la igualdad de género.
(2024-11-18). Trump II y América Latina: øla venganza? globalizacion.ca øCuáles son las implicaciones para América Latina y el Caribe de la elección de Trump II a la presidencia de Estados Unidos, en un mundo totalmente diferente al de 2016, año de su primera elección? øEsa victoria podría producir un…
(2024-11-18). Presidente de Venezuela se reúne con los cinco poderes del estado. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 nov (RHC) El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, celebrará hoy una reunión con los cinco poderes del estado y otras fuerzas de la Revolución bolivariana para coordinar las acciones en función de nuevas elecciones en los circuitos comunales.
(2024-11-18). Abre Evento Teórico en la XV Bienal de La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 nov (RHC) La XV Bienal de La Habana inicia hoy en el Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes el evento teórico "La inclusión de saberes. Una mirada más allá del arte", con especialistas de diversas naciones.
(2024-11-18). Portland Welcomes Gazan Child for Medical Treatment. imemc.org 
Jon Mroz — Correspondent — IMEMC News: Save the Children reported on October 10, 2024, that 14,100 children have been confirmed dead in Gaza since October 2023. Unofficial estimates are far higher.
(2024-11-18). Estelar coreógrafo estadounidense Vincent Paterson visitará Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 nov (RHC) El reconocido director y coreógrafo estadounidense Vincent Paterson figura como uno de los invitados especiales de Ballet Beyond Borders Havana 2025, según confirmaron los organizadores del evento.
(2024-11-18). Ethiopia launches US$3.28 million initiative to revolutionise vaccine production. tvbrics.com 
UNOPS partners with Ethiopia to build sustainable local vaccine manufacturing capabilities…
(2024-11-18). Cuba denuncia y advierte sobre ataques indiscriminados israelíes en Damasco y Beirut, incluso cercanos a sus Sedes Diplomáticas. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba condena, en los términos más enérgicos, los continuados ataques aéreos perpetrados por fuerzas del gobierno de Israel contra las zonas residenciales de Beirut y Damasco, en flagrante violación del Derecho Internacional, incluido el Derecho Internacional Humanitario.
(2024-11-18). Unesco registra a la kufiya de Palestina como patrimonio mundial. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 nov (RHC) El Ministerio de Cultura Palestino registró la tradicional kufiya como elemento en la lista del Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (Unesco).
(2024-11-18). Vicecancilleres de Cuba reciben Copias de Estilo de embajadores de Panamá y Somalia (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 nov (RHC) La viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Josefina Vidal Ferreiro recibió este lunes, en la sede de la Cancillería cubana, al Excmo. Sr. Edwin Abel Pitty Madrid, embajador de la República de Panamá.
(2024-11-18). Presidente Díaz-Canel evalúa recuperación de provincias de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 nov (RHC) El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional y mandatario cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel instó este lunes a las autoridades de las provincias afectadas por huracanes y sismos de gran intensidad, a acelerar la recuperación de viviendas y servicios básicos.
(2024-11-18). Promueven vínculos económicos en XVII Cumbre China- LAC en Nicaragua (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Managua, 18 nov (RHC) La XVII Cumbre Empresarial China-América Latina y el Caribe (China-LAC) se celebra este lunes aquí centrada en el intercambio de conocimientos y la creación de alianzas estratégicas.
(2024-11-18). Convocan en Granma a jornada de actividades por el 66 aniversario del Triunfo de la Revolución (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Granma, 18 de nov (RHC) Los pobladores de la provincia cubana de Granma, protagonizan diversas actividades dedicadas a celebrar el 66 aniversario del triunfo de la Revolución Cubana, el próximo Primero de enero de 2025 donde prima la alegría, el entisamos y la confiesan en el futuro.
(2024-11-18). Reprograman partido ante San Cristóbal y Nieves. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 nov (Jit).- La Concacaf oficializó el cambio de horario para el partido correspondiente a las preliminares de la Copa Oro 2025 de fútbol entre Cuba y San Cristóbal y Nieves.
(2024-11-18). Marabana creció en 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 nov (Jit).- Marabana, la maratón más importante de Cuba, creció de modo exponencial este 2024, especialmente en organización y participación.
(2024-11-18). Marabana creció en 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 nov (Jit).- Marabana, la maratón más importante de Cuba, creció de modo exponencial este 2024, especialmente en organización y participación.
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