(2024-11-20). An A-Z of the children Israel killed in Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli attacks have killed at least 17,400 children in Gaza. That is one child killed every 30 minutes.
(2024-11-20). Leaked files expose high-level UK military plot to destroy The Grayzone. thegrayzone.com In their bid to "keep Ukraine fighting," a covert cell of British military strategists and spooks plotted to destroy "media outriders" that threatened their narrative. Among their top targets was The Grayzone. Leaked documents obtained by The Grayzone have revealed the existence of a British military-intelligence cabal, which plotted since the onset of the Ukraine proxy war to prolong the conflict "at all costs." Known as Project Alchemy, the secret cell was convened under the watch of the British Ministry …
(2024-11-20). Ukraine to get US land mines for use against Russian forces: Reports. aljazeera.com US President Biden's decision to provide antipersonnel mines comes after Ukraine fired ATACMS missiles into Russia.
(2024-11-20). Yemeni Forces Target Israel-Bound Ship in Red Sea in Support of Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Yemen's armed forces have launched a missile attack on a ship in the Red Sea, intensifying their campaign against Israeli-linked interests in response to the regime's military aggressions in Gaza and Lebanon, according to an official statement.
(2024-11-20). Hezbollah Launches Missile Attack on Israeli Military Intelligence Base near Tel Aviv. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement announced it had fired a salvo of missiles at Israel's military intelligence base near Tel Aviv on Tuesday.
(2024-11-20). Israel refuses Turkish-mediated Gaza ceasefire deal: report. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Turkey reportedly offered Israel mediation to reach a deal to end the Gaza war, saying it was willing to talk to Hamas leaders to achieve this. | According to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, the direc…
(2024-11-20). Eight Reasons Why Marco Rubio Would Be a Disastrous Secretary of State. pressenza.com
(2024-11-20). 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.
(2024-11-20). Israeli PM Netanyahu offers $5m reward for captives freed from Gaza. aljazeera.com Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu offers cash rewards, safe way out of war-torn Gaza as inducements to free Israeli captives.
(2024-11-20). Netanyahu's absurd obsession with incapacitation serves the leaders of Israel's regime coup. haaretz.com Frustrated by his failure to push through the Haredi draft exemption bill and terrified he may have to testify in his ongoing criminal trial, Israel's prime minister is pushing the entire country into a dangerous and chaotic conflict between the branches of government…
(2024-11-20). Netanyahu is certain there is no one left to oppose his plans. Only the public can stop him. haaretz.com Until this point, the prime minister has been wary of openly confronting the attorney general, but now feels confident enough to risk it. The liberal public, drowning in despair since the outbreak of the war, will not be able to claim that it did not know where the country was heading…
(2024-11-20). Palestinian report: 12 people killed in airstrike in Jabalya in northern Gaza Strip. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF reservist killed in southern Lebanon Combat ‚ñ LEBANON: U.S. envoy Hochstein is in Beirut for cease-fire talks, says there is 'real opportunity' to bring the Hezbollah-Israel conflict to an end ‚ñ GAZA: UNRWA reports 97 of 109 trucks of Gaza aid lost in convoy looting…
(2024-11-20). IDF names Israeli soldier killed in northern Gaza, marking 800 army fatalities since start of war. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF reservist killed in northern Gaza combat ‚ñ LEBANON: U.S. envoy Hochstein is in Beirut for cease-fire talks, says there is 'real opportunity' to bring the Hezbollah-Israel conflict to an end ‚ñ GAZA: UNRWA reports 97 of 109 trucks of Gaza aid lost in convoy looting…
(2024-11-20). Army Invades Villages And Towns In Nablus And Salfit. imemc.org 
On Tuesday evening, Israeli soldiers invaded several villages and towns near Nablus and Salfit in the northern and northwestern parts of the occupied West Bank. Media sources reported that the soldiers invaded Salem, Deir Al-Hatab, Beit Furik, and Beit Dajan towns, east of Nablus. The sources added that the soldiers closed streets and fired gas …
(2024-11-20). UPDATE Day 410 in Gaza: Israeli Forces Strip-Search Children, Kill & Wound Families. imemc.org 
On Tuesday, the 410th day of the aggression on the Gaza Strip, the Israeli raids and massacres continued, with more than 76 Palestinians killed and at least 158 wounded in the past twenty-four hours alone. On Tuesday night, the Israeli army fired a missile at a home in the Sabra neighborhood, southwest of Gaza City, …
(2024-11-20). Day 411 in Gaza: Israeli Bombardment Continues. imemc.org 
Israeli forces continued their assault on the entire civilian population of the Gaza Strip, which is home to 2.2 million Palestinians, half of whom are children under age 18. In the pre-dawn hours on Wednesday, two Palestinians were killed and others were injured in Israeli warplanes' shelling of the northern and southern Gaza Strip.
(2024-11-20). Obama urges voters to 'turn the page' on Trump. presstv.ir US President Barack Obama urges voters in the swing state of Wisconsin to "turn the page" on Donald Trump.
(2024-11-20). 'So much anxiety': With one week to go, hope and fear surround US election. presstv.ir One week is left to the United States presidential election, with voters' emotions starting to intensify.
(2024-11-20). In India's tribal-dominated Jharkhand, BJP labels Muslims as 'Bangladeshis'. aljazeera.com BJP accused of trying to divide tribal and Muslim votes by raising bogey of 'Bangladeshi infiltrators' in a key region.
(2024-11-20). Tensions and Allegations Mark Early Hours of Indian Bypolls. devdiscourse.com Tensions flared in the early hours of Indian bypolls held across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand, with an average voter turnout of 20%. Authorities reported an incident of stone pelting in Meerapur village, Uttar Pradesh, prompting police intervention to ensure voter safety.
(2024-11-20). Raj Thackeray Casts Vote for Son's Political Debut. devdiscourse.com Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray was among the voters on Wednesday, casting his ballot for his son Amit Thackeray, who is making his debut in the electoral arena from the Mahim assembly constituency in Mumbai.
(2024-11-20). Kashmiri shopkeepers hauled for anti-Zionist stance in Kerala. ummid.com A purported video is doing rounds on the internet where a Kashmiri handicraft shop owner had a verbal duel with the Israeli tourist, for his pro-Palestine and anti- Zionist instance.
(2024-11-20). 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.
(2024-11-20). Hamas: 'Sanctions reveal US support for Israel, its crimes'. presstv.ir Hamas has slammed as a criminal act the new round of US sanctions against a number of its leaders.
(2024-11-20). Israel abducts patients, doctors from Gaza hospital as war on health sector condemned. presstv.ir The Israeli military attacks the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, brutally abducting medical staff and patients.
(2024-11-20). 'Complicit in genocide': Canada protesters stage sit-in at factory selling weapons to Israel. presstv.ir Around 100 protesters have demanded the Collins Aerospace factory in Canada stop selling weapons components for military aircraft bound for Israel.
(2024-11-20). PM Sudani slams Israeli letter to UNSC as 'pretext to justify aggression against Iraq'. presstv.ir The Iraqi PM has warned that an Israeli letter to the UN Security Council could serve as a pretext for attacking his country.
(2024-11-20). New Palestinian accounts reveal torture, abuse at Israeli prison. newarab.com 
Warning: This article contains details of abuse and torture that some readers may find upsetting. | Recent testimonies from Gazan detainees held in Israel's infamous Ofer prison reveal Fifteen Palestinian detainees in the notorious Ofer prison were interviewed during visits by legal teams from the Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees…
(2024-11-20). Over 200 children killed in Lebanon in past two months: UNIFIL. newarab.com 
More than 200 children have been killed and 1,100 injured in Lebanon in the past two months, the UN children's agency, UNICEF, said on Tuesday. | The more than year-old conflict in Lebanon spiralled into all-out war in mid-September when Israel launched a major offensive against Iran-backed Hezbollah. Over 3,500 people have been killed in total, many of them civilians. | "Despite more than 200 children killed in Lebanon in less than two months, a disconcerting pattern has emerged: their deaths are met with inertia from those able to stop this violence," UNICEF spokesperson James Elder told a Geneva press brief…
(2024-11-20). Turkey asked export group to help snuff out Israel trade. newarab.com 
Turkey's government has asked one of the country's top export associations to help enforce a Ankara has faced public criticism that trade may be continuing with Israel given a spike in exports to the Palestinian territories since the ban in May. So it turned to the Central Anatolian Exporters' Association, the sources said. | The Trade Ministry has asked the association to require more checks an…
(2024-11-20). US to hold talks with Israel over civilian casualties in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-11-20). Araqchi Decries UK's Double Standards. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi lashed out at the UK government for adopting double standards, pointing to its fresh sanctions on Iran on the basis of unfounded accusations and its failure to address the Israeli regime's crimes.
(2024-11-20). Israeli attack kills 3 more Lebanese soldiers as death toll passes 40. aljazeera.com The number of Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli attacks since October 2023 reported to reach 41 after latest attack.
(2024-11-20). Trump's Return: A New Military Equation for Israel and the Middle East. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-20). The dynamics of Trump's foreign policy approach and Israel. unitedworldint.com How will the US policy of "global dominance" and Trump's "bottom line" approach clash? Here are the dynamics of Trump's foreign policy approach and his strategy for Israel. By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist In his first term, Trump was described as an "unpredictable leader" both within the US and internationally: He did not speak the …
(2024-11-20). Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich cancels Paris visit: A missed opportunity for the fight against impunity. fidh.org
(2024-11-20). European governments back use of US missiles to bomb Russia. wsws.org As they escalate their war with Russia in Ukraine in defiance of mass popular opposition, the European NATO countries are risking total war between the major nuclear powers.
(2024-11-20). Russia holds strategic nuclear exercise. presstv.ir Russia successfully conducts a strategic nuclear exercise.
(2024-11-20). Iran warns against anti-Tehran resolution after commitments verified by IAEA. presstv.ir Araghchi says any anti-Iran move at the upcoming meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors will further complicate the situation over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.
(2024-11-20). Going Out With a Bang? Biden Plays Nuclear Chicken with Russia. counterpunch.org 
(2024-11-20). Nuclear Propaganda Exposed. counterpunch.org 
As a physicist and concerned citizen, I find myself outraged every time I scroll through social media and encounter tweets from the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Office of Nuclear Energy (ONE) touting nuclear power as "clean, safe, and carbon-free." This narrative not only misrepresents the dirty reality of nuclear power but also obscures
(2024-11-20). MSU for Palestine Students Join Efforts to Aid Water Assistance in Gaza. fightbackbetter.com 
Students at Montclair State University coordinated by the organization MSU for Palestine are engaged with other humanitarian aid supporters arranging water support to the Palestinians in Gaza who are victims of a genocide that includes forced starvation and potable water deprivation. As part of the effort: | A truck was arranged in Gaza. Clean filtered water was given out to children and family members. A small group of Gazans do relief assistance like this periodically, when they receive support. MSU 4 Palestine is one of the organizations that supports them. Messages from MSU students etc., are displayed in…
(2024-11-20). All Out Teaneck NJ Wed. 4pm, Nov 20 2024 — Arms Embargo Now! fightbackbetter.com Event by Paula Rogovin 1799 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, NJ 07666-3738, United States Duration: 1 hr Public Step up the effort to…
(2024-11-20). Mo Hamz Vid, Hart Senate Building in DC Occupied: Money for Education Not Genocide! Nov 19. fightbackbetter.com Mo Hamz provides a clip of a sit down protest at Hart Senate building in Washington DC. The House of…
(2024-11-20). Three Women, Three Perspectives on the Division in Bolivia's MAS. orinocotribune.com By Javier Larraín — Nov 16, 2024 | In "the street," in friends' meetings, in the press… Everywhere, the population wonders about the veracity, depth, and state of the division within the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS). | There are those who wish it were a bad dream and that when they wake up everything would be as before; others are determined to stir the ashes of hatred. | We wanted to know the point of view of three influential women, two of them former MAS government officials. The first is Susana Bejarano, a well-known journalist who is a supporter of the Process of Change. The second is Ariana Campe…
(2024-11-20). Australian government determined to slash international student numbers despite rejection of enrolment cap bill. wsws.org Labor is intent on outdoing the Liberal-National Coalition opposition in making overseas students, along with immigrants and refugees, scapegoats for the intensifying cost-of-living, housing and social crisis affecting millions of working-class households.
(2024-11-20). I Should Call Them: For singer Dua Saleh, the apocalypse is essentially an afterthought. wsws.org The artist seems obliquely to acknowledge the potentially fatal threats that humanity faces while choosing to indulge in escapism and hedonism.
(2024-11-20). New Zealand government's racially divisive Treaty Principles Bill passes first reading. wsws.org The National Party-led coalition government is promoting the lie that indigenous Māori enjoy a privileged position, in order to divert social anger caused by austerity and the assault on workers' living standards.
(2024-11-20). Sri Lankan president appoints cabinet committed to IMF austerity. wsws.org Dissanayake retains the main portfolios, such as finance and defence, in particular, to ensure the government's foremost task of ruthlessly implementing the IMF austerity measures is directly in his hands.
(2024-11-20). UAW president in damage control as rank-and-file anger mounts over Stellantis layoffs. wsws.org According to the Detroit News, the automaker has laid off nearly 4,000 workers in Detroit and Toledo metro areas since September alone.
(2024-11-20). Family and community members outraged after Missouri police shoot and kill mother and 2-month-old daughter. wsws.org Police are engaged in a major cover-up after executing a mother suffering from post-partum depression and her baby earlier this month.
(2024-11-20). The RCP's call for a "student strike for Palestine" and the real lessons of the 2012 Quebec student strike. wsws.org In its campaign material for a "Student Strike for Palestine," the RCP advances no call for young people to turn to the working class and fight to mobilize it in struggle against genocide and imperialist war. Nor does it indict the trade unions and NDP for their support for the pro-genocide, pro-war Trudeau government.
(2024-11-20). CBSE rejects reports claiming changes in 2025 class 10, 12 exams. ummid.com The Central Board of Education (CBSE) Friday November 15, 2024 rejected the reports claiming syllabus cut, increase in internal assessment weightage and open book test from the 2025 board exams for classes 10 and 12.
(2024-11-20). CLAT 2025 Admit Card released on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) has released on its official website 'consortiumofnlus.ac.in' the admit card and hall ticket of the candidates who have registered for CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) 2025.
(2024-11-20). Ramadan 2025 likely to begin on March 01, Eid al Fitr on March 30. ummid.com Ramadan, the Holy Month of Fasting, this year i.e. 1446 AH corresponding to 2025 AD, is likely to commence on Saturday March 01, 2025 in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and other Arab States.
(2024-11-20). 10 babies charred to death in Jhansi hospital fire. ummid.com At least 10 new born babies have been burnt to death after fire broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
(2024-11-20). China's Sun Yat-sen University turns 100. ummid.com Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) in China's Guangzhou Thursday November 12, 2024 celebrated completion of 100 successful years organising a gala event attended by over 5,500 people from across the country.
(2024-11-20). IIT Roorkee releases new paper combinations for GATE 2025. ummid.com IIT Roorkee, the examination conducting authority for this year's Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2025), has published new two paper combinations.
(2024-11-20). 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.
(2024-11-20). 'Why are people learning Chinese': Beijing Conference Deliberates. ummid.com A 3-day conference in China which opened Friday and run till Sunday Nov 17, 2024 is discussing the role of languages in connecting different cultures and why people around the world are learning Chinese.
(2024-11-20). 110/173 Modi LS Poll speeches laced with hate: Human Rights Watch. ummid.com Human Rights Watch analyzed 173 campaign speeches made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 2024 Lok Sabha election in 2024, and found 110 of them were hate speeches.
(2024-11-20). 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.
(2024-11-20). 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.
(2024-11-20). 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).
(2024-11-20). 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.
(2024-11-20). 331,602 Indian students, highest since 2009, enrolled in U.S. in 2023-24. ummid.com A total of 331,602 Indian students have enrolled in various universities and colleges of the United States to acquire higher education, the official data released Monday Nov 19, 2024 said.
(2024-11-20). Bluesky braces for 20 million user count. ummid.com X rival, Bluesky social media platform, has already crossed 19,750,000 total accounts mark and is braces for 20 million user count.
(2024-11-20). Epson unpacks two new A3 color printers. ummid.com Epson America Tuesday Nov 19, 2024 unpacked EM-C7100 color MFP and EP-C7000 color printer – two new A3 color devices to its WorkForce Pro business print portfolio.
(2024-11-20). Foreign student enrollment in U.S. hits all-time high. ummid.com Number of international students enrolled in various universities and institutions of the United States reached all-time high, according to official data.
(2024-11-20). Free program for students interested in media career opportunities launched. ummid.com Adolescent Content, a youth-focused creative agency, has launched 'FutureTellers' – a free educational initiative designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world media careers across the United States.
(2024-11-20). Meet Gang Duan: Intel's Inventor of Year 2024. ummid.com Gang Duan, who works in Chandler, Arizona, as Principal Engineer and Backend Area Manager in Intel's Substrate Packaging Technology Development Group, has been named as Intel's Inventor of the Year for 2024.
(2024-11-20). The (Dark) Legacy of DY Chandrachud. ummid.com The impact of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Chandrachud's maleficent judgments was not confined only to the apex court level, but trickled down to the state high courts and lower judiciaries.
(2024-11-20). 2024 Boao Forum For Asia Youth Summit held in Hong Kong. ecns.cn The 2024 Boao Forum For Asia Youth Summit (Hong Kong) was held Tuesday to encourage global youths to leverage their unique strengths and contribute to society.
(2024-11-20). Xi'an-Vientiane air route resumes service. ecns.cn The air route connecting north China's Xi'an and Vientiane, capital of Laos, officially resumed operation on Tuesday, catering to the increasing demand for bilateral tourism and business travel.
(2024-11-20). China to launch eVTOL aircraft programs in six pilot cities. ecns.cn China is set to launch electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft projects in six pilot cities, an industrial insider has said at 2024 International Electric Aviation Forum in Kunshan on Monday.
(2024-11-20). Tech Frontier | Award-winning projects show latest Internet innovations in Wuzhen. ecns.cn The latest winners of the WIC awards for pioneering science and technology were announced during the sideline event of the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit, which kicked off in east China's Zhejiang Province, on Tuesday.
(2024-11-20). Insights | Embracing the next 'golden 50 years', China and Brazil set a good example for South-South cooperation: Scholar. ecns.cn "Cooperation between China and Brazil not only fosters economic growth, ecological protection and sustainable development, but also provides solutions to improve global food security and set a good example for South-South cooperation.
(2024-11-20). Xizang's first cross-border trading center opens in Lhasa. ecns.cn A cross-border commodity trading center opened in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Tuesday, becoming the first of its kind in the region.
(2024-11-20). Shenzhou-19 crew honors China's pioneering generation from space. ecns.cn The Shenzhou-19 crew, currently on duty at the China Space Station, paid tribute to the pioneering generation of space explorers in their video message on Wednesday, commemorating the 25th anniversary of Shenzhou-1's successful launch.
(2024-11-20). Relics bolster ties between China, France. ecns.cn The exhibition, titled Tang China — A Cosmopolitan Dynasty (7th-10th Century), was inaugurated at the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts in Paris on Monday.
(2024-11-20). Preferential tax policies to boost home sales. ecns.cn Preferential taxation policies unveiled by Shanghai and Beijing are expected to further enable the recovery of local real estate markets by lowering purchase costs and boosting market confidence, industry analysts said on Tuesday.
(2024-11-20). Shenzhen moves to slash taxes on larger home transactions, following Beijing and Shanghai. ecns.cn Shenzhen city in South China's Guangdong Province announced on Tuesday that it will eliminate the distinction between ordinary and non-ordinary housing to ease the tax burden on larger home transactions.
(2024-11-20). Policy support driving V-shaped recovery in Q4, experts say. ecns.cn There are signs of a "V-shaped" recovery in the Chinese economy with a raft of policy support measures taking swift effect and more spending plans in the pipeline to consolidate the momentum, experts at national think tanks said.
(2024-11-20). Practical progress in bilateral ties urged. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on China and India to make practical progress as soon as possible on the resumption of direct flights, exchanges of journalists and visa facilitation.
(2024-11-20). Xi stresses dialogue in China-EU trade disputes in meetings with Scholz, Macron. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday asked German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to help resolve the issue of the EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
(2024-11-20). Xi sends congratulations to 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping extended congratulations via video to the 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit, which opened in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Wednesday.
(2024-11-20). 41 countries collaborate under the Kunming Initiative. ecns.cn Sister cities and local governments worldwide are being called on to strengthen solidarity and mutual support and deepen exchanges and cooperation to build a community with a shared future for cities and mankind.
(2024-11-20). Gongbei Port in Guangdong Province launches 'card-free' customs clearance channel to boost GBA integration. ecns.cn At midnight on Wednesday, Zhuhai's Gongbei Port in South China's Guangdong Province launched a pilot "card-free" customs channel, making it one of China's first ports to adopt the new system, according to CCTV News.
(2024-11-20). COPD added to China's basic health service program. ecns.cn The inclusion of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) into China's basic public health service program is expected to boost awareness of the disease and improve treatment capabilities on the grassroots level.
(2024-11-20). Measures in place for attracting optimized services talent. ecns.cn A slew of innovative measures for attracting talents with optimized services were announced on Monday to promote the high-quality development of Shanghai's Changning district, according to official sources.
(2024-11-20). China Railway launches rail transport trial for lithium batteries. ecns.cn Three trains loaded with lithium batteries for traction purposes departed separately from Chongqing, Guiyang in Guizhou Province and Yibin in Sichuan Province on Tuesday, marking the first large scale test run for rail transportation of such batteries in China.
(2024-11-20). City view of Brasilia. ecns.cn Brasilia became the capital of Brazil on April 21, 1960, and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.
(2024-11-20). China's contribution to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. ecns.cn The year 2024 marks the 76th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) which stands as one of the most significant international instruments to promote and protect human rights. The Chinese delegate to the UN, Chang Peng-Chun, not only participated in the drafting but also served as the vice-chairman of the drafting committee.
(2024-11-20). Human rights concepts in ancient China. ecns.cn
(2024-11-20). Global experts' perspectives on human rights and governance. ecns.cn In an interconnected world, the interplay of ancient philosophies and modern human rights principles provide valuable insights into addressing contemporary challenges. Here are perspectives on human rights and governance from global experts.
(2024-11-20). Shanghai Disney Resort to implement real-name ticketing policy from Dec 23. ecns.cn The Shanghai Disney Resort announced Wednesday that it will officially implement a new real-name ticketing policy starting Dec 23 this year.
(2024-11-20). Lhasa launches night school to empower young people. ecns.cn In November 2024, Lhasa hosted its first-ever "Youth Night School," which offers eight courses including art, floristry, dance, fashion styling, and workplace stress relief.
(2024-11-20). (W.E. Talk) Former Belgian ambassador praises China's internet development: E-commerce boosts rural revitalization. ecns.cn The 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit commenced in Tongxiang, Zhejiang on Wednesday. During the event, Patrick Nijs, former Belgian Ambassador to China and now a "farmer" in Yunnan Province, shared his insights in an exclusive interview with China News Network. Nijs highlighted the significant role of internet in advancing China's rural revitalization strategy, particularly in knowledge dissemination and product sales. He called for enhanced internet accessibility in rural areas to benefit more farmers and emphasized leveraging the internet to promote international exchange and cooperation.
(2024-11-20). Chinese zodiac snake version of Bing Dwen Dwen launched in Beijing. ecns.cn A Chinese zodiac snake-themed mascot of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games was unveiled to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Snakein Beijing on Tuesday.
(2024-11-20). North Korea blows up roads connecting it to the South. presstv.ir North Korean soldiers have blown up sections of the deeply symbolic roads connecting it to the South.
(2024-11-20). Shooting in Washington state leaves 5 dead; 15-year-old boy in custody. presstv.ir Washington state authorities said on Monday that five people were killed in a shooting.
(2024-11-20). Heavy rain washes away cars in Catalonia, Spain. presstv.ir Water rushes through the streets and cars lay in piles in the town of Cadaques, in Spain's northeastern Catalonia region.
(2024-11-20). North Korea ratifies mutual defence treaty with Russia. presstv.ir North Korea ratified a mutual defense treaty with Russia which calls for each side to come to the other's aid in case of an armed attack.
(2024-11-20). Poland: response to the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. icrc.org
(2024-11-20). North Korea's Secret Role in the Ukraine Conflict. devdiscourse.com Approximately 10,900 North Korean troops have been deployed to assist Russia's airborne units in the Ukraine war, revealed a South Korean lawmaker. Some troops are reportedly already engaged in combat, according to the country's spy agency.
(2024-11-20). Iran slams new EU, UK sanctions as unjustified. newarab.com 
Iran's foreign ministry Tuesday slammed as unjustified the new sanctions by the European Union and Britain against Tehran over its support for "While the president of Ukraine has admitted that no
(2024-11-20). Venezuela to Ban TikTok Within 72 Hours if 'Challenges' Are Not Blocked. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro called on mothers, fathers, and teachers to address the use of TikTok by children after a girl and a boy died from the "clonazepam challenge." The president held the social media company responsible for the dissemination of these challenges, which have already caused deaths and serious injuries in young people in other Latin American countries since 2022. | Clonazepam is an anxiolytic that should only be administered if prescribed by a doctor and is used alone or in combination with other medications to control certain types of seizures and panic attacks. Since 2022, several ch…
(2024-11-20). A decade after IS, what lies ahead for Iraqi Kurdistan?>>>. newarab.com 
At the start of 2014, At the beginning of the year, it was marketed positively as the "other Iraq". By the end, the Kurdistan Region was the platform for the International Coalition to fight the
(2024-11-20). 'Cloud of poison' over Pakistan as record smog triggers anguish. newarab.com 
(2024-11-20). Afghan woman teacher, jailed Tajik lawyer share top rights prize. newarab.com 
An Zholia Parsi, a teacher from Kabul who began protesting for
(2024-11-20). Argentina withdraws from UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Argentina has notified the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon of its withdrawal from the force, a UNIFIL spokesperson said on Tuesday, in the first sign of cracks in the unity of the mission following The 10,000-strong peacekeeping mission known as UNIFIL is
(2024-11-20). Australia, Turkey in hosting standoff for 2026 UN climate summit. newarab.com 
Both countries have been in the running since 2022, but matters have come to a head at this year's
(2024-11-20). Canada foiled Iran plot to assassinate former minister. newarab.com 
Canadian authorities recently foiled an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Irwin Cotler, a former justice minister who has been a strong critic of Tehran, Cotler's organisation said on Monday. | The 84-year-old was justice minister and attorney general from 2003 to 2006. He retired from politics in 2015 but has remained active with many associations that campaign for human rights around the world. | The Globe and Mail newspaper reported that he was informed on October 26 that he faced an imminent threat – within 48 hours – of assassination from Iranian agents. | Authorities tracked two suspects in the plot, t…
(2024-11-20). French minister urges wealthy Gulf to support Lebanese army. newarab.com 
France's defence minister on Tuesday urged the wealthy Gulf states to find ways to bolster Lebanon's armed forces, saying they will be crucial for "I have reiterated to each counterpar…
(2024-11-20). Humanitarian corridors and pauses needed in Sudan: US envoy. newarab.com 
More and faster aid deliveries are needed in Sudan, the U.S. special envoy to the war-weary country told Reuters, ideally through the implementation of humanitarian corridors and pauses as discussed with government leaders in a visit on Sunday. | "We are pleased that there has been some progress, but we need to see much more," Tom Perriello said in an interview, following the approval of flights to hunger-striken South Kordofan and the
(2024-11-20). India's BJP slammed over 'Islamophobic' election campaign video. newarab.com 
(2024-11-20). Kamal Adwan chief decries 'extreme catastrophe' in north Gaza. newarab.com 
The World Health Organization (WHO) expressed grave concern on Tuesday for "We are very, very concerned, and it's getting harder and harder to get the aid in. It's getting harder and harder to get the specialist personnel in at a time when there is greater and greater need,"
(2024-11-20). Lebanon ceasefire talks 'very constructive', says Hochstein. newarab.com 
(2024-11-20). Report reveals Islamophobia intensifying across UK. newarab.com 
A new report published by the think-tank Runnymede Trust has revealed a sharp increase in hate crimes against The report also looked at the racist riots that took place across the UK this summer, stating that there is strong anti-Muslim sentiment across Britain. | "The way politicians talk about Muslims now is so derogator…
(2024-11-20). Sudan hospital sees growing number of child victims of war. newarab.com 
Children make up a large and increasing proportion of the victims of conflict in Sudan, a global medical charity has warned, with one in six patients being treated for war-related injuries at one
(2024-11-20). UN chief slams 'systematic' looting of Gaza humanitarian aid. newarab.com 
(2024-11-20). War of words between Egypt, travel blogger over Cairo airport. newarab.com 
The Egyptian government and travel blogger On 11 November, Schlappig posted a review,
(2024-11-20). Azerbaijan greenwashes authoritarianism at COP29. newarab.com 
(2024-11-20). Election Blues? Protest songs and releases by activists and musicians against fascists. indybay.org Woody Guthrie And His Famous Activist Guitar:…
(2024-11-20). Afghanistan: Supporting primary health care for people most in need. icrc.org
(2024-11-20). Armenia: Helping health-care professionals acquire essential life-saving skills. icrc.org
(2024-11-20). Bangladesh: How Amputee Football is changing the lives of women and girls with disabilities. icrc.org
(2024-11-20). Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis: The ICRC's efforts to provide lifesaving support amid conflict and scarcity. icrc.org
(2024-11-20). The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon and the ICRC's response. icrc.org 17th September — 1st November, 2024…
(2024-11-20). National Society Investment Alliance (NSIA) announces 2024 funding. icrc.org
(2024-11-20). Opening Statement by Dr Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) At the event commemorating 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org Warsaw, 11 October 2024…
(2024-11-20). Philippines: Restoring hope for families displaced by armed conflict. icrc.org
(2024-11-20). Poland: The ICRC and the Swiss Embassy commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2024-11-20). Prisons in Africa need to be better managed in order to ensure decent conditions of detention. icrc.org
(2024-11-20). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures November 2024. icrc.org 9 May — 9 November 2024…
(2024-11-20). Handbook on data protection in humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2024-11-20). China: Experts gather to explore Chinese traditions and international humanitarian concepts. icrc.org
(2024-11-20). ICRC President concludes visit to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. icrc.org
(2024-11-20). 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)…
(2024-11-20). Sudan: Community kitchens bring vital food relief to thousands in North Darfur as humanitarian conditions worsen. icrc.org
(2024-11-20). Sudan: ICRC President calls for greater humanitarian space and respect of international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-11-20). Operational Update on Syria: ICRC Response to the fallout in Syria of escalating hostilities in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2024-11-20). ICRC President Speech at International Conference on Lebanon. icrc.org
(2024-11-20). International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement Joint Statement on the 2024 Council of Delegates Outcomes. icrc.org Geneva, 29 October 2024…
(2024-11-20). Mirjana Spoljaric: 34th RCRC International Conference Opening Remarks. icrc.org 28th October 2024…
(2024-11-20). Statement on Women Building Peace in a Changing Environment, UN Security Council Open Debate. icrc.org Delivered by Ms. Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation in New York, 25 October 2024…
(2024-11-20). ICRC Statement: UN General Assembly Sixth Committee. icrc.org Delivered by Kosuke Onishi, Legal Advisor, on the status of the Protocols additional to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and relating to the protection of victims of armed conflicts, 6 November 2024, New York…
(2024-11-20). Iran Edges Kyrgyzstan in 2027 World Cup Qualifier. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran had to dig deep to overcome Kyrgyzstan 3-2 in the AFC Asian Qualifiers — Road to 26 Group A clash on Tuesday to move closer to a place in the FIFA World Cup 26 Finals.
(2024-11-20). Iran Summons EU's Envoy over Sanctions. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Foreign Ministry of Iran summoned Hungary's ambassador to Tehran, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the European Union, in protest at the fresh sanctions the EU has imposed on Iranian individuals and entities.
(2024-11-20). Iran, Norway Discuss Yemen. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian and Norwegian diplomats talked about the latest developments in Yemen.
(2024-11-20). Requiem for an Empire. counterpunch.org 
Some 15 years ago, on December 5, 2010, a historian writing for TomDispatch made a prediction that may yet prove prescient. Rejecting the consensus of that moment that U.S. global hegemony would persist to 2040 or 2050, he argued that "the demise of the United States as the global superpower could come… in 2025, just 15 years from now."
(2024-11-20). This Chicago Community Envisions a World Without Prisons and Police. counterpunch.org 
Often referred to as the most segregated city in the U.S. by media outlets like WBEZ Chicago and 14East, Chicago, Illinois, is riddled with redlining and racial profiling. A May 2024 report by a team of United Nations experts outlined a history of racist police brutality in the Chicago area, while a 2019 New York University School of Medicine study found that Chicagoans in the predominantly
(2024-11-20). "Inequality": The Missing Word in the 2024 Election. counterpunch.org 
In 2022, the Council on Foreign Relations warned, "Income and wealth inequality in the United States is substantially higher than in almost any other developed nation, and it is on the rise, sparking an intensifying national debate." The economy was a major issue in the election. A month before the election, a Gallup survey found: "The economy
(2024-11-20). Biden's Legacy: Handing a Resurgent American Empire to Trump. counterpunch.org 
One of the lasting legacies of U.S. President Joe Biden will be that he reinvigorated the American empire despite the risk of an increasingly authoritarian Donald Trump returning to lead it. Over the past four years, President Biden has continually ignored criticisms of U.S. empire and the dangers it poses to the world to direct
(2024-11-20). The Aroma Round . counterpunch.org It's been a couple of years since I've been back to my hometown of Lake Placid, New York. On a recent FaceTime conversation with my mother, she was telling me about some of the changes in town. Apparently, the Gap store has been replaced by an arcade. She believed the long-time empty shop, advertising 'Gifts
(2024-11-20). Donald Trump's Tariff Fantasies. counterpunch.org 
Tariff Man Donald Trump thinks the world of tariffs. "Tariffs are the greatest thing ever invented," Trump said in September at a town hall event in Michigan. On another occasion he said "tariff" is the most beautiful word in the English language. Hmm. And he really has had a love affair with tariffs. After all,
(2024-11-20). Letter from London: You Don't Get Me, I'm Part of the Union. counterpunch.org Setting out afresh on a journey through UK unions, I have more questions to ask than answers. However, the questions feel real and I suspect will not go away without real change. In the recent budget, the Labour government managed to park a huge amount of money back into the NHS—a staggering £23 billion—yet received
(2024-11-20). End of Empathy: Did the Gaza Genocide Render the UN Irrelevant? counterpunch.org 
Francesca Albanese did not mince her words. In a strongly worded speech at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee on October 29, the UN Special Rapporteur deviated from the typical line of other UN officials. She directed her statements to those in attendance. "Is it possible that after 42,000 people killed, you cannot empathize
(2024-11-20). Lula's Toughest Battle? counterpunch.org 
Lawfare is a relatively new term. In essence, it is the weaponization of bourgeois law, usually by the right wing. Various US supporters of Donald Trump would argue that his prosecutions also fall under this mantle, despite the fact that he has skated out of almost every attempt to prosecute him so far. However, this
(2024-11-20). Implication for National Security: What If a Top Leader is Willing to Sell His Soul? counterpunch.org 
J.D, Vance explained in 2020 why he put aside the elitist atheism he picked up in college and law school to become a Catholic ("How I Joined the Resistance," The Lamp, April 1, 2020). His quest for a meaningful life led Vance to be baptized a Catholic in 2019. The sentiments he so eloquently endorsed in 2020 suggested that in politics he would act as a Pope Francis progressive—the very opposite of a sophist acolyte for Donald J. Trump. Instead, we now see a vice-presidential candidate who lives by what Peter Quinn calls the "Wanton Opportunism" of a "Horatio Hillbilly," Commonweal, September 8). Equally pro…
(2024-11-20). The Democratic War Party and Its Loss of Legitimacy. counterpunch.org 
When a political party loses its legitimacy, its traditional priorities and moral compass, its candidates lose elections. Opting not to hold an open convention, which would have tested political viability, the DNC (acting on the President's recommendation) invited Kamala Harris to replace Biden on the ticket. For many Democrats, the lack of a competitive primary undermined the legitimacy of process.
(2024-11-20). Why NZ is protesting over colonial-era treaty bill — a global perspective. asiapacificreport.nz 
An overview for our international readers of Asia Pacific Report. BACKGROUNDER: By Sarah Shamim A fight for MƒÅori indigenous rights drew more than 50,000 protesters to the New Zealand Parliament in the capital Wellington yesterday. A nine-day-long Hƒ´koi, or peaceful march — a MƒÅori tradition — was undertaken in protest against a bill that seeks…
(2024-11-20). Rio Tinto employees report rise in bullying, sexual assault. aljazeera.com Half of survey respondents also say mining giant's workplace culture has improved 'a lot' or 'a little'.
(2024-11-20). Hong Kong's pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai takes stand in collusion trial. aljazeera.com Lai denies supporting Hong Kong independence, says his now-defunct newspaper stood for 'core values' of city's people.
(2024-11-20). Vaccines and Vaccination: Uncovered Truths. expose-news.com Up to 50% of vaccinated individuals may not develop resistance to the disease they were vaccinated against. However, vaccines can cause serious side effects, including brain damage, paralysis and death. Additionally, vaccines …
(2024-11-20). Biden Administration and HHS were the leaders in carrying out the IHR and Pandemic Treaty Globalist Agenda. expose-news.com Lawrence O. Gostin is a global public health attorney. He has held high-level positions in the World Health Organisation and has been involved in drafting the controversial Pandemic Treaty and International Health …
(2024-11-20). Canadian Police Violently Raid Home of Anti-Zionist Activist. orinocotribune.com
(2024-11-20). The US presidential election: part one — the economy. cadtm.org
(2024-11-20). US election 2024: inflation, immigration and identity. cadtm.org
(2024-11-20). US election part two: Trump v Harris. cadtm.org
(2024-11-20). Iranian students' development wins gold medal at the International Nanotechnology Olympiad. tvbrics.com 
The students' project is to convert water into hydrogen fuel using sunlight…
(2024-11-20). Paper sends a signal in PulpaTronics' alternative to metal-and-silicon RFID tags. imperial.ac.uk An Imperial startup has raised £430,000 to begin testing its low-cost, recyclable radio-frequency ID tags with retailers.
(2024-11-20). Imperial and Bruntwood SciTech join forces for White City innovation centre. imperial.ac.uk Imperial is achieving a major step-up in life sciences capacity at its White City Deep Tech Campus through a new joint venture with Bruntwood SciTech.
(2024-11-20). The BRICS spirit: alive and well in South Africa. strategic-culture.su 
(2024-11-20). David Viner Day. wattsupwiththat.com "within a few years winter snowfall will become "a very rare and exciting event"".
(2024-11-20). Australia, Turkey Battle Over 2026 UN Climate Summit Host Role. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-20). Trump Team May Recognize Somaliland Independence, Former UK Minister Claims. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-20). Bill would 'render the treaty worthless' — world reacts to national Hƒ´koi. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News International media coverage of Aotearoa New Zealand's national Hƒ´koi to Parliament has largely focused on the historic size of the turnout in Wellington yesterday and the wider contention between MƒÅori and the Crown. Some, including The New York Times, have also pointed out the recent swing right with the election of the coalition…
(2024-11-20). RBC Investing $37B in war crimes and genocide. justpeaceadvocates.ca The most recent US SEC filing for Sept 30, 2024, shows RBC investing $37 Billion in war crimes and genocide. This includes $1.8 Billion in companies on the UN list, and almost $36 Billion in companies identified by AFSC Investigate.
(2024-11-20). Iran: Flurry of New Death Sentences. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A demonstration on the anniversary of the death in custody of Mahsa Jina Amini with signs calling to stop the executions in Iran, September 14, 2024. | © 2024 Georg Wendt/picture alliance via Getty Images…
(2024-11-20). Saudi Arabia: Public Investment Fund Linked to Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (center) heads a meeting of the Council of Economic Affairs and Development in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on May 29, 2018. The council is responsible for oversight of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF). | © 2018 Balkis Press/ABACA/Shutterstock | Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), controlled by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has facilitated and benefited from human rights abuses.The crown prince has used the fund's economic power to commit serious human ri…
(2024-11-20). Syria Violating World Court Order. hrw.org Click to expand Image | (The Hague) — Syria has failed to comply with an International Court of Justice (ICJ) order a year ago directing it to take all measures within its power to prevent acts of torture in the country, Human Rights Watch said today. The World Court issued provisional measures on November 16, 2023, in a case brought by the Netherlands and Canada alleging that Syria is violating the international Convention against Torture.Human Rights Watch research shows that Syrians remain at risk of enforced disappearance, death from torture, and horrific detention conditions. One year after the ICJ'
(2024-11-20). Tajikistan: Tajik Activist Deported from Germany Jailed. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Dilmurod Ergashev at a demonstration in Berlin on December 23, 2022 in support of Abdullohi Shamsiddin who was detained and ultimately deported to Tajikistan in January 2023. | © 2022 Sharofiddin Gadoev…
(2024-11-20). Uzbekistan Targets 'Undesirable' Foreigners and Stateless Persons. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Chorsu Bazaar in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, July 26, 2023. | © 2023 Jasmine Leung/SOPA Images/Sipa via AP Photo | On November 15, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a new law targeting "undesirable" foreign citizens and stateless people whose speech or actions are found by Uzbekistan officials to "discredit" the people of Uzbekistan.The law stipulates that if foreigners or stateless people make "public calls or actions contradicting the state sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and also provoke interstate, social, national, racial,…
(2024-11-20). Has the United Nations outlived its usefulness? onlineopinion.com.au The UN, which was established to foster global peace and stability, has now become a paralyzed institution, constrained by an archaic structure.
(2024-11-20). Thank you for emitting: the hypocrisies of COP29. onlineopinion.com.au Azerbaijan, is a petrostate indifferent to the issue of emissions and scornful of ecological preachers. It has seen its natural gas supply grow by 128% between 2000 and 2021.
(2024-11-20). Bihar's Cinematic Renaissance: Attracting International Filmmakers. devdiscourse.com Bihar is becoming a hotspot for international filmmakers, with interest from countries like Mauritius, as confirmed by Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha. He highlighted the state's participation in the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) as pivotal in boosting Bihar's film industry.
(2024-11-20). Emma Mackey Joins JJ Abrams' Exciting New Film Venture. devdiscourse.com Emma Mackey, the breakout star from Netflix's 'Sex Education', is set to join the cast of a new feature film by acclaimed Hollywood filmmaker JJ Abrams. Known for hits like 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' and 'Mission: Impossible III', Abrams will pen and produce the movie through his established banner, Bad Robot. Though there's speculation about his directing role, details remain under wraps.
(2024-11-20). Japan's Tourism Boom: Record Visitor Surge Amidst Weak Yen. devdiscourse.com In a remarkable turn of events, Japan has recorded an unprecedented influx of 3.31 million visitors in October, driven largely by the depreciation of the yen. This financial shift has made Japan an attractive destination for international tourists, eager to explore both business and leisure opportunities.
(2024-11-20). Road Safety Set to Improve with New Traffic Radar Regulations. devdiscourse.com The government is poised to introduce mandatory verification and stamping of traffic radar devices, aiming to bolster road safety and enforcement accuracy nationwide.
(2024-11-20). Clash at Kakroli: Voting Controversy Unfolds. devdiscourse.com Tempers flared in Kakroli village amidst the Meerapur assembly bypoll, resulting in a stone-pelting clash between groups, police reported Wednesday. The exact cause remains uncertain.
(2024-11-20). Ikon Awards return for third edition. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The stage is set for the grand return of the Ikon Film and Television Awards. The 2025 edition promises to be bigger and better. Organised by the Ikon Inspire Foundation, Reach A Hand Uganda, and Sauti Plus Media Hub, the awards are the premier event celebrating creativity and …
(2024-11-20). Multibillion Malaria eradication program unveiled in Busoga. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health workers under the Busoga Health Forum (BHF) have launched a comprehensive malaria eradication program valued at UGX 154 billion in the Busoga sub-region. This initiative aims to curb malaria through mass screening and treatment of malaria cases to suppress the parasite's spread within the population. Peter Waiswa, Chair …
(2024-11-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing risk of Alzheimer's disease in families. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes memory loss and other cognitive decline due to brain cell degeneration. It's the most common cause of dementia — a clinical syndrome characterized by a collection of symptoms that affect cognitive abilities, memory, thinking behavior. Dementia is not a specific disease itself. It's estimated that more than 55 million people worldwide live with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. And that number continues to grow….
(2024-11-20). Mayo researchers study stool to unlock microbiome's role in cancer treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org At Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine, scientists are investigating stool samples to uncover new insights into cancer treatment. Often seen as waste, stool may provide valuable information about the microbiome — a complex ecosystem of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi and viruses in the gut. Growing evidence shows the microbiome plays a significant role in health, including how the body responds to diseases like cancer and how it influences treatment outcomes. A new frontier in…
(2024-11-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Battling barriers to transplant surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Each year, there are thousands of people waiting for a kidney or liver transplant in the U.S. Some of those transplant candidates are living with diabetes, high blood pressure or obesity, which can sometimes complicate transplant surgery. Dr. Shennen Mao, a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon, offers advice on preparing patients for the lifesaving operations. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/12Ec8VFBBJU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-11-20). 'I was in good hands': Emergency surgery saves woman with rare pancreatic aneurysm. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Donna Monroe visited Switzerland in September 2024. Donna Monroe, an accomplished interior designer and business owner, has always been passionate about music, travel and leading an active lifestyle. Her adventures with her husband have taken her to locations near and far, including on a recent trip that may not have been possible without a lifesaving diagnosis and surgery. In August 2023, Donna underwent knee replacement surgery near her Delray Beach, Florida, home. An otherwise uneventful…
(2024-11-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Detecting pancreatic cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's Note: November is National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Approximately 66,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, according to the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Michael Wallace, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic, warns that early signs of this deadly disease are easy to miss. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/xSGfX9mqliQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network."…
(2024-11-20). Losing weight as a couple. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As a nurse practitioner at Mayo Clinic in Florida, Angela Irizarry fully understands the health risks associated with excess weight, including the risk for diabetes and heart attack. But those reasons weren't why she decided to make a change in her own life. Angela had severe acid reflux and was tired of being in constant discomfort. She knew it was time to do something different. Her positive experience working with patients in Mayo's weight management…
(2024-11-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 misconceptions about COVID-19 and flu vaccines. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Misconceptions about the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines may make some people hesitant to roll up their sleeves. What better way to clear up the confusion than hearing straight from a Mayo Clinic expert? In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Robert Jacobson, medical director for Mayo Clinic's Primary Care Immunization Program, clears up some misconceptions about COVID-19 and the flu. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/WGcqiTAR5hY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the…
(2024-11-20). Cochlear implants restore social butterfly's hearing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Throughout her life, retired educator and social butterfly Lynn Maiman struggled to hear. After years of progressive hearing loss, bilateral cochlear implant surgery at Mayo Clinic in Florida restored her hearing and got her back to the busy social life and people she loves. A swim instructor, senior living consultant and retired educator, Lynn Maiman, 65, is a self-described people person. But for most of her busy and active social life, the Jacksonville, Florida, resident…
(2024-11-20). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips for better sleep No matter if you need five hours of sleep or eight, the key is getting good, refreshing rest. How much sleep a person needs varies from person to person. However, there are some simple tips that everyone can use to get better sleep. Mayo Clinic Minute: How change in sunlight…
(2024-11-20). Mayo Clinic researchers recommend alternatives to hysterectomy for uterine fibroids, according to study. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images ROCHESTER, Minn. — Uterine fibroids are a common condition that affects up to 80% of women in their lifetime. Nearly half of those women will experience symptoms that affect their quality of life and fertility, including severe pain and anemia. Uterine fibroids are the major reason for the removal of the uterus by hysterectomy. However, Mayo Clinic researchers recommend minimally invasive treatment alternatives to hysterectomy, in an invited clinical practice paper published in the…
(2024-11-20). (VIDEO) Multiple sclerosis fuels artist's work. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org How does someone deal with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS), a potentially disabling disease that attacks nerves in the brain and spinal cord? For May Ling Kopecky, who was diagnosed with MS at Mayo Clinic as a teen, making art and music helps her share what it's like to live with a chronic disease. "When I'm playing music, I feel like I'm able to just let myself express these things without really thinking too…
(2024-11-20). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic virologist explains concern about avian flu and why flu vaccine is important. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For the first time in the U.S., H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as the bird flu, has been detected in a pig. The virus is widespread among wild birds globally. It continues to cause outbreaks in American poultry and dairy cows, and it has infected humans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 46 confirmed human cases of bird flu in the U.S., all linked to animal exposure with "no evidence of human-to-human transmission." "The strain…
(2024-11-20). Hourglass-shaped stent could ease severe chest pain from microvascular disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A study at Mayo Clinic suggests that an hourglass-shaped stent could improve blood flow and ease severe and reoccurring chest pain in people with microvascular disease. Of 30 participants in a phase 2 clinical trial, 76% saw improvement in their day-to-day life. For example, some participants who reported not being able to walk around the block or up a flight of stairs without chest pain were able to do these ordinary physical…
(2024-11-20). Discovery reveals how to prevent organ damage in pancreatitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Researchers at Mayo Clinic have discovered how high levels of triglycerides, a type of fat found in the bloodstream, can rapidly damage organs during acute pancreatitis. They discovered in pancreatitis that circulating triglycerides swiftly break down into smaller building blocks known as fatty acids that can damage organs such as the lung and kidneys. Blocking this breakdown prevented such damage from occurring. The findings, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, open a new therapeutic…
(2024-11-20). Mayo Clinic Alumni Association announces 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The 2024 recipients of the Mayo Clinic Distinguished Alumni Awards (left to right): Kerry Olsen, M.D., Rick Nishimura, M.D., Clifford Jack Jr., M.D., Nita Maihle, Ph.D., Alexandre Nehme, M.D., and Robert Wharen Jr., M.D. ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Mayo Clinic Alumni Association is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the Mayo Clinic Distinguished Alumni Awards. The six recipients were honored at the Mayo Foundation House in October. The Mayo Clinic Distinguished Alumni Award was…
(2024-11-20). (VIDEO) Mpox strain detected in new regions: A Mayo Clinic expert explains. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A colorized transmission electron microscopic image of mpox virus particles (red), found within an infected cell (blue), that had been cultured in the laboratory. The image was captured and color-enhanced at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Integrated Research Facility (IRF), located in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Mpox, a disease caused by the monkeypox virus, is a global health concern, with outbreaks in Western and Central African countries spreading into other regions. Recently,…
(2024-11-20). Former Army Ranger found his path to medical school through Mayo Clinic's Military Medicine program. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Jessie Milaski provides canine trauma training to first responders using a K9 simulator as part of a Mayo Clinic Military Medicine training course in 2022. Milaski was a Mayo Clinic military fellow for two years and now is in his second year of studies at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Arizona. Jessie Milaski was a medic in the U.S. Army's 3rd Ranger Battalion who served two tours of duty in Afghanistan. After leaving…
(2024-11-20). New Rochester Construction Updates webpage launches for patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Mayo Clinic in Rochester Construction Updates webpage was launched to help patients and their loved ones navigate to appointments across Mayo Clinic's downtown Rochester, Minnesota, campus. Construction as part of Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester kicked off this fall, marking an exciting milestone in Mayo Clinic's Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform healthcare for the benefit of patients everywhere. While work begins to transform the downtown campus, Mayo Clinic is also ensuring…
(2024-11-20). (VIDEO) The reality of RSV, who should get vaccinated. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is something many parents know as a cause of bronchiolitis, but others may not have heard of it until recently. RSV causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. It's common in children, but it can also infect adults. "A very common disease, the most common reason why a child under 5 ends up in the hospital, 10% of all hospitalizations in that age group in the U.S. are due…
(2024-11-20). (VIDEO) Focus on hope: Brescia's Story. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Brescia Dover studying abroad in Italy Photo courtesy: Brescia Dover At 20 years old, Brescia Dover was ready to take on the world. She was on her way to achieving her dream of being a professional photographer. Everything was going according to plan when her dream came to a halt. Brescia was diagnosed with cancer. With her plans for her future pushed aside, Brescia's focus was now on her health and hope. It's an unexpected…
(2024-11-20). Russia: Ban on "propaganda" in favor of childfree lifestyles. fidh.org On 12 November 2024, the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian Parliament, approved a bill banning "propaganda in favor of a childfree lifestyle." The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) expresses deep concern: this law represents a serious violation of freedom of expression and a direct threat to women's sexual and reproductive rights. FIDH urges Parliament to stop this bill before its final adoption.
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(2024-11-20). Cambodia: Koet Saray sentenced to four years in prison. fidh.org
(2024-11-20). China: Call for immediate release of activists Yu Wensheng and Xu Yan. fidh.org
(2024-11-20). Iran: Free Narges Coalition and partners urge UN Human Rights Council to intervene for Narges Mohammadi's urgent medical release. fidh.org In a joint letter addressed to the UN Human Rights Council, the Free Narges Coalition and other human rights groups, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, urge for the immediate medical release of journalist and woman human rights defender Narges Mohammadi.
To the United Nations Human Rights Council,
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(2024-11-20). Thailand: United Nations body says human rights lawyer Anon Nampa's imprisonment violates international law and calls for his release. fidh.org
(2024-11-20). Egypt: Joint letter urging the UNWGAD to take action on Alaa Abd el-Fattah's detention. fidh.org
(2024-11-20). Standing united against Donald Trump's authoritarianism. fidh.org
(2024-11-20). US: Vince Warren, Center for Constitutional Rights CEO, responds to Trump win. fidh.org
(2024-11-20). Egypt: Report on the human rights situation for the Universal Periodic Review. fidh.org
(2024-11-20). Soldiers Demolish Structures, Uproot Trees, In Nablus. imemc.org 
On Tuesday, Israeli military bulldozers demolished two rooms and uprooted dozens of trees in the New Nablus area, in Nablus in the occupied West Bank's northern part. Local farmer Hamza Al-Hamami reported that several military jeeps, accompanied by a bulldozer, invaded his 500-square-meter land in the New Nablus area. He added that soldiers demolished two …
(2024-11-20). Four US Senators Say They Will Vote To Block Weapons Shipments to Israel. news.antiwar.com Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) led a press conference with three other senators on Tuesday to discuss their plans to vote in support of resolutions to block several weapons sales to Israel. Sanders said the Senate will vote on Wednesday on three separate resolutions he introduced, known as joint resolutions of disapproval, that seek to block …
(2024-11-20). Einstein Opposed Zionist Colonization in Palestine and Predicted the Current Catastrophe. covertactionmagazine.com A few weeks before the creation of the State of Israel, Shepard Rifkin, executive director of the Stern Group, requested that representatives of the group meet with Albert Einstein in the United States, "the greatest Jewish figure of the time" according to I.F. Stone. Einstein's response was unequivocal: "When a real and final catastrophe should …
(2024-11-20). Leader to Lebanese nation, resistance: We're inseparable, we share your pain, suffering. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei expresses solidarity with the Lebanese people in a verbal message amid an Israeli carnage.
(2024-11-20). Hundreds in Rio de Janeiro rally to slam countries sending money, bombs to Israel. presstv.ir Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters take to the streets of Rio de Janeiro to denounce the 'genocide' in Gaza.
(2024-11-20). Iran FM: Anti-Israel Op. 'True Promise III' to come in 'due time, appropriate manner'. presstv.ir Iran's FM says the response to Israel's latest act of aggression will be given in due time and in a manner deemed appropriate.
(2024-11-20). Hezbollah targets Israel's military intel base with barrage of missiles. presstv.ir Hezbollah says its fighters fired "a salvo of missiles" at the Glilot military base in the Tel Aviv suburbs on Tuesday.
(2024-11-20). NYT kills 'probe' into Amsterdam violence unleashed by Israeli hooligans: Report. presstv.ir The New York Times has rejected an offer from one of its prominent journalists to investigate the violence in Amsterdam.
(2024-11-20). US senators call to block arms sales to Israel over genocide in Gaza. presstv.ir A group of US senators has called on Washington to end its arms sales to Israel, saying the United States is playing a key role in Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.
(2024-11-20). Iran's marvelous wealth of genetic resources. presstv.ir Iran is one of the most exceptional countries for its God-given natural resources owing to the presence of 11 of the climatic regions in the world.
(2024-11-20). Iran will continue to stand by Syrian people, government: FM. presstv.ir Iran has a strong will to expand cooperation with Syria in various fields and it will continue to stand by the Syrian nation and government, according to the country's foreign minister.
(2024-11-20). Iran, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to China-brokered détente. presstv.ir Iran and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to the China-brokered détente and to further consolidate neighborly relations during a meeting of the Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Joint Tripartite Committee.
(2024-11-20). Iran summons British envoy over shipping sanctions. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned the British chargé d'affaires in protest against London's sanctions against the Islamic Republic's shipping company.
(2024-11-20). E. Palestine LIUNA Member Calls For Meeting With AFL-CIO Pres Liz Schuler & Stafford Act. indybay.org East Palestine resident and LIUNA member Chris Albright and other workers and trade unionists tried to meet with AFL-CIO president Liz Schuler to urge her to support President Biden instituting the Stafford Act which provides for healthcare and money to move out of their contaminated homes.
(2024-11-20). Saturday 11/23: Common Ground Movie Screening and Potluck. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists…
(2024-11-20). Tuesday 11/26: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineNov26…
(2024-11-20). Governor Issues Water Resilience Update, Citing 'Progress' on Delta Tunnel, Sites Dam. indybay.org Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla, Executive Director of Restore the Delta, described the Delta Tunnel as a "pipe dream" that would drain the estuary.
(2024-11-20). Climate scientists officially declare 'climate emergency' at an end. wattsupwiththat.com
(2024-11-20). The (Pacific Northwest) Storm Reveals Itself. The Eastside Wind Threat. wattsupwiththat.com Bottom line: strong winds from the east, gusting to 40-70 mph, will occur east of Puget Sound and will be stronger towards the Cascades. Expect substantial vegetation damage and many power outages. Driving down streets with lots of trees might not be a good idea after 6-7 PM if you living in the vulnerable areas noted above.
(2024-11-20). Hong Kong: 45 Democracy Advocates Harshly Sentenced. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Elsa Wu, foster mother of activist Hendrick Lui, was taken into a police van outside the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts building after the sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong, November 19, 2024. | © Photo by David Chan / SOPA Images/Sipa USA (Sipa via AP Images)…
(2024-11-20). 'Where're you last 5 years': Asaduddin Owaisi faces backlash in Malegaon. ummid.com All India Malis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President and Hyderabad MP, Asaduddin Owaisi, faced backlash and greeted with black flags when he visited Malegaon to campaign for the party candidate Mufti Ismail Qasmi Saturday November 17, 2024.
(2024-11-20). øQuién es Carlos Trujillo, quien se rumorea será el próximo Secretario de Estado Adjunto para Asuntos del Hemisferio Occidental? cepr.net El diario Miami Herald y otros medios han sugerido que Carlos Trujillo, un cubanoamericano que se desempeñó como embajador ante la Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA) en la primera administración de Trump, pronto podría ser nominado para "Subsecretario de Estado adjunto para Asuntos del Hemisferio Occidental o un puesto similar", junto con el senador …
(2024-11-20). The dynamics of Trump's foreign policy approach and Israel. uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist In his first term, Trump was described as an "unpredictable leader" both within the US and internationally: He did not speak the international diplomatic language, did not use the readings of analysts, and pursued an unorthodox strategic approach rather than the maneuvers of experienced politicians. Trump is neither Bill Clinton, …
(2024-11-19). Israeli Soldiers Execute a Palestinian Teen in Nablus. imemc.org 
Israeli forces executed a Palestinian teen, on Monday, after shooting him with three live rounds, during a military incursion into the northern West Bank city of Nablus. The Palestinian Health Ministry announced that Nour Ahmad Mustafa Arafat, 18, succumbed to critical gunshot wounds, inflicted on him by occupation forces in Nablus city. The Ministry added …
(2024-11-19). Landmines: New Casualties Show Need to Support Treaty Ban. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Mine clearance equipment on display at a Cambodia Mine Action Center training held in Preytotoeung village, Battambang province, Cambodia, on January 19, 2023. | © 2023 AP Photo/Heng Sinith | (Bangkok, November 20, 2024) — The international treaty banning antipersonnel landmines risks being undermined by new use by countries such as Russia and Myanmar that are not parties, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing the Landmine Monitor 2024 report. The 142-page report will be presented at the Mine Ban Treaty's Fifth Review Conference in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on November 25 to…
(2024-11-19). Sanders to try again for Israeli military aid cutoff. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Sen. Bernie Sanders, Ind-Vt., the only senator ever to have lived in Israel, but long before its current right-wing nationalist regime took power, will try again to cut off U.S. military aid to that nation. He's pushing for votes on November 20 on two aid cutoff resolutions. As usual, Sanders has the support of J …
(2024-11-19). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures November 2024. icrc.org 9 May — 9 November 2024…
(2024-11-19). ICRC Statement: UN General Assembly Sixth Committee. icrc.org Delivered by Kosuke Onishi, Legal Advisor, on the status of the Protocols additional to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and relating to the protection of victims of armed conflicts, 6 November 2024, New York…
(2024-11-19). EcoWaste Coalition Calls for Quick Removal of Leaded Paints from Store Shelves. pressenza.com 
Laboratory Tests Confirm Lead Above the Legal Limit in 18 More Spray Paints: | 16 November 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition sought the immediate removal from store shelves of 18 additional spray paint products after they were confirmed to contain lead above the legal limit. | Based on the laboratory tests conducted by SGS, a global testing company, the 18 dried paint samples submitted for confirmatory analyses by the EcoWaste Coalition contained lead exceeding the 90 parts per million (ppm) maximum limit. Third-party laboratory tests have confirmed lead above the legal l…
(2024-11-19). Over 11 000 suspects arrested through Operation Shanela. sanews.gov.za Over 11 000 suspects arrested through Operation Shanela | The South African Police Service (SAPS), through Operation Shanela, has arrested 11 059 suspects between 11 and 17 November 2024. | Operation Shanela crime fighting activities include tracking operations, roadblocks, high visibility patrols, stop and searches, as well as tracing of wanted suspects. | All Shanela operations are led by the Provincial Commissioner of each province. | Just this week alone, the following arrests were made: | 2 086 wanted suspects were arrested. These suspects were wanted for various serious and violent crimes such as murder, at…
(2024-11-19). Experts Fear Russian Escalation After Ukraine Fires First Long-Range Missiles. truthout.org Fresh fears of escalation were expressed Tuesday after Ukraine struck territory deep inside of Russia using long-range missiles for the first time within hours of the Kremlin announcing changes to its nuclear weapons posture. In the pre-dawn hours, Ukraine reportedly used U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles to attack an ammunition depot in the Bryansk region of Russia, located less than 200 miles… |
(2024-11-19). Ukraine Fires US-Provided ATACMS Into Russia in Major Escalation. news.antiwar.com Ukraine has fired US-provided Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) into Russia's Bryansk Oblast, marking a major escalation of the conflict that Russia has made clear risks nuclear war. The escalation came as Russian President Vladimir Putin formalized changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine that lowered the threshold for the use of nuclear weapons, a step he …
(2024-11-19). What happens now, after the Ukraine's ATACMS strike on an arms storage site in Bryansk oblast, Russian Federation? gilbertdoctorow.com
(2024-11-19). Ukraine Briefing: Ukraine fires ATACMS into Russia. How will Russia respond? thesiriusreport.com 
In this Ukraine Briefing, Paul discusses Ukraine's recent long-range ATACMS missile strike into the Bryansk region in Russia.
(2024-11-19). Russia warns Ukraine's ATACMS attacks mark 'new phase' of war. aljazeera.com Warning comes as Putin lowers threshold for using Russia nuclear arsenal in move decried as 'irresponsible' by the West.
(2024-11-19). Russian reaction to Biden's decision on ATACMS. gilbertdoctorow.com Russian reaction to Biden's decision on ATACMS My last two essays dealing with the announcement in Washington on Sunday about the permitted use of ATACMS to strike deep within the Russian Federation have stirred up a lot of discussion among readers including some useful remarks on the limited effect of this decision given the 300 …
(2024-11-19). A Thousand Days of War in Ukraine. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Firefighters extinguish a fire after a Russian attack on a neighborhood in Kharkiv, Ukraine, February 10, 2024. | © 2024 Yevhen Titov/AP Photo | November 19 marks 1,000 days since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. This grim milestone highlights the immense suffering the war has brought to Ukrainian civilians in particular as a result of the war crimes and crimes against humanity perpetrated by Russian forces.Russia's war has killed over 11,700 Ukrainian civilians and injured close to 27,000. At least 6.7 million people have fled Ukraine and millions more hav…
(2024-11-19). Project Esther: A Trumpian Blueprint to Crush Anticolonial Resistance. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump's re-election as president of the United States marks a shift in US policy — from the Joe Biden administration's hypocritical denial of American complicity in Zionist genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity to an unapologetic endorsement of all these actions. Besides bringing Washington's support for all of Israel's excesses, crimes and violations out
(2024-11-19). The NBA Risks 'Sportswashing' UAE Violations. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The NBA logo at center court. | © 2020 Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo | The Emirates NBA Cup held its first game on November 12 in the US city of Detroit after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted two preseason games in October 2024 in Abu Dhabi. These games are part of the Emirati government's efforts to distract from the many human rights violations it is committing at home and abroad, including its alleged supply of weapons to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan.Human Rights Watch has documented RSF committing crimes against humanity and called for further investigations into whe…
(2024-11-19). On Way Out, Reckless Biden Allows Deep Russia Strikes. popularresistance.org As a parting shot to incoming U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the defeated Joe Biden has defied the Pentagon by risking European and U.S. security with his decision announced Sunday to allow Ukraine to fire U.S. long-range missiles into Russian territory. | Just two months ago, in September, Biden had bowed to the realists in the Pentagon to oppose allowing long-range British Storm Shadow missiles from being fired by Ukraine deep into Russia out of fear it would lead to a direct NATO-Russia military confrontation with all that that entails.
(2024-11-19). Marco Rubio: An Abhorrent Choice for Secretary of State. covertactionmagazine.com He is part of a group of extreme right-wing hawks devoid of ethics set to run Trump's foreign policy team President-elect Donald Trump named Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his nominee for Secretary of State, an abhorrent choice that shows Trump's claim to be a peace candidate to be a complete illusion. The New York …
(2024-11-19). Eight Reasons Why Marco Rubio Would Be a Disastrous Secretary of State. counterpunch.org 
(2024-11-19). Another Psychopath For US Secretary Of State: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Marco Rubio Psychopathy is almost a job requirement for secretary of state, because the title entails a responsibility for helping to roll out the violence and tyranny which serves as the glue that holds the US empire together…
(2024-11-19). Farmworkers Are Organizing To Resist Trump's Attacks On Immigrants. popularresistance.org Donald Trump rode to reelection on a campaign packed with racist rhetoric that promised mass deportations of immigrants. So far, Trump has appointed anti-immigrant extremists like Stephen Miller, Thomas Homan and Kristi Noem to top positions in his administration. | The new Trump regime threatens millions of immigrant workers in the U.S., including farmworkers, many of whom are undocumented. Beyond mass deportations and workplace raids, there's the prospect of regulatory rollbacks around heat and pesticide protections and the ramping up of hyper-exploitative guestworker programs like the H2A program.
(2024-11-19). Why is Netanyahu prepared to accept a cease-fire with Hezbollah but not Hamas? haaretz.com Despite the fact that Israel has eliminated almost all of Hamas' senior leadership, and the urgency of securing the hostages' release — it is actually Gaza where Netanyahu and his allies reject a cease-fire agreement…
(2024-11-19). BibiLeaks affair redirects fire toward Netanyahu's office, at the expense of Israeli democracy. haaretz.com As the BibiLeaks investigation tightens and the Netanyahu's trials progresses, the PM's supporters pinpoint more and more alternative figures that can be blamed for his predicament. Currently in the crosshairs are Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara…
(2024-11-19). Police, Shin Bet have evidence allegedly linking two Netanyahu associates to classified leak. haaretz.com According to information received by investigators, the leak involved an individual known as 'The Hasid,' who, according to a source familiar with the matter, is Srulik Einhorn, a close associate of Netanyahu…
(2024-11-19). Netanyahu is certain there is no one left to oppose his plans. Only the public can stop him. haaretz.com Until this point, the prime minister has been wary of openly confronting the attorney general, but now feels confident enough to risk it. The liberal public, drowning in despair since the outbreak of the war, will not be able to claim that it did not know where the country was heading…
(2024-11-19). Netanyahu to appoint committee to decide whether to fire Israel's AG; High Court may intervene. haaretz.com Coalition officials say that despite aggressive declarations, Prime Minister Netanyahu is in no hurry to fire Attorney General Baharav-Miara, because of the difficulties involved. Conversely, pressure is growing around the PM to fire the Shin Bet Director, who Netanyahu can easily oust…
(2024-11-19). Netanyahu, Shin Bet and army chiefs visit Gaza's Netzarim Corridor. haaretz.com ISRAEL: One person killed, nineteen wounded in several rocket barrages into northern Israel, Tel Aviv area on Monday ‚ñ LEBANON: U.S. envoy Hochstein is in Beirut for cease-fire talks, says there is 'real opportunity' to bring the Hezbollah-Israel conflict to an end ‚ñ GAZA: UNRWA reports 97 of 109 trucks of Gaza aid lost in convoy looting…
(2024-11-19). Israeli Forces Assassinate Three Palestinians Near Jenin. imemc.org 
Israeli forces assassinated three Palestinian young men, on Tuesday, after besieging and bombing a home in the village of Ash-Shuhada (Martyrs' Triangle), southwest of Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Health Ministry announced that it was informed by the General Authority of Civil Affairs of the death of three Palestinian young men …
(2024-11-19). Israeli Forces Execute Two Palestinians, Injure Nine Others, in Jenin. imemc.org 
Israeli forces executed two Palestinian young men, on Tuesday, and injured nine others during a military attack against the city of Jenin and the Jenin refugee camp, in the northern West Bank. Media sources said that the occupation forces killed the young men, Firas Al-Jasser and Rami Al-Huwaiti, on Tuesday evening, after invading the eastern …
(2024-11-19). Israeli Soldiers Abduct 12 Palestinians In West Bank. imemc.org 
Overnight, Israeli soldiers abducted at least 12 Palestinians, including children and former political prisoners, from their homes in various parts of the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Prisoners' Society and the Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs reported that the abductions occurred in the governorates of Hebron, Qalqilia, Jenin, Ramallah, Tubas, and Tulkarem. The abductions …
(2024-11-19). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Father, His Son In Barta'a. imemc.org On Monday evening, Israeli soldiers abducted a Palestinian father and his son from their home in Barta'a town, west of Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank. Ghassan Kabaha, the mayor of Barta'a, reported that several military jeeps invaded the town, storming and violently searching the home of Adeeb Mohammad Kabaha. The soldiers detained the …
(2024-11-19). Paramilitary Colonizers Attack Palestinian Farmers, Shepherds In Hebron. imemc.org 
On Tuesday, illegal paramilitary colonizers, accompanied by Israeli soldiers, attacked farmers and shepherds in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Jihad Nawaj'a, the head of Susiya Village Council, stated that the paramilitary colonizers came from the "Susya" illegal colony, established on stolen Palestinian lands in Masafer Yatta. He added …
(2024-11-19). Soldiers Shoot A Young Man Near Jerusalem. imemc.org 
On Thursday afternoon, Israeli soldiers shot and abducted a young Palestinian man at a military roadblock at the main entrance of the Shu'fat refugee camp, north of occupied Jerusalem, in the West Bank Eyewitnesses said the soldiers fired live rounds at the young man while trying to cross the military roadblock. They added that the …
(2024-11-19). UPDATE Day 410 in Gaza: Israeli Forces Strip-Search Children, Kill & Wound Families. imemc.org On Tuesday, the 410th day of the aggression on the Gaza Strip, the Israeli raids and massacres continued, with 76 Palestinians killed and 158 wounded in the past twenty-four hours alone.
(2024-11-19). NJ Pro-Palestine Voters Send Pro-Palestine Message to New US Senator Elect Kim Who Has Supported Israel Genocide. fightbackbetter.com 
@trentongreens repost: Small protest for Palestine today outside of @repandykimnj old office in Hamilton. Now that the congressman is a…
(2024-11-19). To Joe: What the Hell Have You Done? A Sonnet. counterpunch.org What the f-k Joe? What the f-k is wrong with you? Do you want a nuclear war? Do you want to end it all before you're through? Before you slip out the door? I knew that you were slippery But this takes the cake! You took my vote and you flipped me! I may be a
(2024-11-19). Overseas voters deserve an equal right to vote. leftfootforward.org At this summer's general election, only just over half of the votes of all registered postal voters living overseas were counted. Many were denied that right. But as a new report demonstrates, solutions are at hand.
(2024-11-19). Grassroots rose up against Trump in Washington State. peoplesworld.org 
SEQUIM, Washington—Voters in Washington State swam against the current, Nov. 5, mailing in their ballots 58% for Kamala Harris vs. 38.9% for Donald Trump. The election was a resounding victory for all the grassroots movements opposed to Trump and his MAGA minions. Clallam County lost its "bellwether" status as the only jurisdiction in the nation …
(2024-11-19). Resist Trump 2.0. cpusa.org 
Main report given by Joe Sims to the CPUSA National Committee on Saturday, November 16. | Well comrades, the election results are in, and to put it mildly, it ain't pretty. Trump won the battleground states, about 20 others, and the Electoral College. The GOP won the Senate and the House. It appears he'll win the popular vote by about one and a half percent. That's the picture so far, and while it's a very challenging situation, it's not the national realignment and move to the right that the talking heads have been crowing about for the last week. The ruling class may have moved to the right and the federal g…
(2024-11-19). America needs an official forensic audit into the US presidential election to save its democracy. thecanary.co In the aftermath of the 2024 US presidential election, growing questions about the integrity of the results have led many to call for a forensic audit. From bomb threats which appear to have originated from Russian domains, to voter roll purges with concerns being raised about the removal of eligible voters, to widespread reports of […] | By
(2024-11-19). Community Members and Local Elected Officials Gather to Discuss "Good Cause Eviction" Law to Address Syracuse Housing Crisis. urbancny.com 
Town Hall panelists will discuss how Good Cause Eviction law will help prevent displacement, ensuring more stable, affordable housing for Syracuse residents. Syracuse — The Syracuse Tenants Union, CNY Fair Housing, the Greater Syracuse Labor Council, and other community groups will join local elected officials including Syracuse City Auditor Alexander Marion for a town hall on Good Cause Eviction — an important law that could protect tenants from exorbitant rent increases and unfair evictions if the Syracuse Common Council votes to opt in. Panelists at the town hall will discuss Good Cause in detail a…
(2024-11-19). Calls for Reeves's resignation over false job claim allegations. skwawkbox.org 
'Economist' years weren't what she claimed, according to former bank boss Right-wing Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing calls for her resignation over reports that she faked her job history during the her 2010 campaign to become Leeds West MP. Reeves told voters in the Yorkshire constituency that she had worked "as an economist … …
(2024-11-19). 'We've become the pesky child who is always asking for attention'. haaretz.com Inbar Goldstein's brother and niece were murdered on October 7. Her sister-in-law and her three other children were abducted, and released in the hostage deal in November. Since then, Inbar has devoted her time to releasing the hostages, and helping the returnees to go back to their lives…
(2024-11-19). More Israelis Are Refusing Deployment to Gaza. Will It Help End the Genocide? truthout.org On November 27, Soul Behar Tsalik, an 18-year-old from Tel Aviv, is expected to show up at an induction center for the Israeli military, but he isn't going to enlist. Instead — like a dozen other Israeli teens in the last year — he has decided to face military prison rather than comply with conscription. Behar Tsalik describes military service as an obligation that Israelis like him are… |
(2024-11-19). Aid Truck Looters in Gaza Operate Under Israeli Forces' Protection, Reports Find. truthout.org Israeli forces are explicitly allowing — and, in some cases, giving protection to — armed gangs in Gaza that are looting aid trucks and creating major obstacles for humanitarian groups to reach Palestinians in need, reports reveal. According to The Washington Post, an internal UN memo from last month found that looting gangs "may be benefiting from a passive if not active benevolence" from… |
(2024-11-19). One of the Largest Unions in the US Backs Sanders Bid to Block Israel Arms Deal. truthout.org One of the largest unions in the U.S. has thrown its weight behind Sen. Bernie Sanders's (I-Vermont) bid this week to block a huge tranche of weapons sales to Israel amid its genocide in Gaza. The Service Employees International Union, or SEIU, announced on Monday that it supports Sanders's joint resolutions of disapproval to halt the deals, in compliance with U.S. humanitarian law. The union… |
(2024-11-19). UNICEF: Over 200 Children Killed in Lebanon Amid Israel's Assault. truthout.org Israel's escalated assault on Lebanon is killing three children each day on average, the UN children's agency reports, as Israel's intensified bombardments and raids take a horrific toll on the country. Over 200 children have been killed in Lebanon over the past two months of Israel's expanded aggression in Lebanon, according to UNICEF. This amounts to over three child deaths per day on… |
(2024-11-19). ZH debate: Max Blumenthal and Darren Beattie on Trump's picks. youtube.com 
The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Darren Beattie of Revolver News debate whether Trump's foreign policy picks are truly America — or Israel — First. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at thegrayzone.com Support our original journalism at Patreon: patreon.com/grayzone Twitter: twitter.com/thegrayzonenews Facebook: facebook.com/thegrayzone Minds: minds.com/thegrayzone Mastodon: mastodon.social/@thegrayzone…
(2024-11-19). Dozens dying under rubble as Israel blocks rescues in North Gaza. nationofchange.org Reports from human rights organizations, including Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, detail field executions, forced evacuations, and starvation, painting a grim picture of life in the besieged area.
(2024-11-19). Turkish and Kurdish elites seek to profit from Israel's genocide of the Palestinians. wsws.org Turkey, Italy, Cyprus and Greece play a key role in providing transshipment services to Israel. As the terminus of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline, Turkey ranks first in terms of volume, accounting for 26 percent.
(2024-11-19). Kashmiri shopkeepers hauled for anti-Zionist stance in Kerala. ummid.com A purported video is doing rounds on the internet where a Kashmiri handicraft shop owner had a verbal duel with the Israeli tourist, for his pro-Palestine and anti- Zionist instance.
(2024-11-19). Israeli Airstrike Kills Three Soldiers in Southern Lebanon Army Post. news.antiwar.com Despite not being involved in the ongoing Israeli invasion, more and more Lebanese soldiers are being killed in Israeli airstrikes, particularly in Southern Lebanon. Today, an Israeli airstrike targeted an army post in the southern village of Sarafand. At least three Lebanese soldiers were slain in the strike, and a number of others wounded. Including …
(2024-11-19). Israeli Soldier Killed, Three Seriously Wounded in Hezbollah Drone Strike. news.antiwar.com While hope remains for a ceasefire in Israel's invasion of Lebanon, clashes continue in the country's south. Today, an Israeli soldier from the Golani Brigade was reported killed and three others seriously wounded in a Hezbollah drone strike. The incident was said to take place about 1 mile from the Israel border, in southern Lebanon. …
(2024-11-19). Israel Has Killed Over 200 Children in Lebanon in Less Than Two Months. news.antiwar.com The UN's child relief agency, UNICEF, said Tuesday that more than 200 children had been killed by Israeli attacks on Lebanon since Israel escalated its bombing campaign in the country in September. "Despite more than 200 children killed in Lebanon in less than two months, a disconcerting pattern has emerged: their deaths are met with …
(2024-11-19). Israeli Forces Kill 50 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 Hours. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said Tuesday that Israeli attacks killed at least 50 Palestinians and wounded 110 in the previous 24-hour period amid Israel's ethnic cleansing campaign in northern Gaza and its continued strikes across the Strip. The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that at least eight Palestinians were killed by an Israeli strike on a …
(2024-11-19). Zionism: In the Words of the Leading Zionists and their Allies. dissidentvoice.org Nearly all of these quotes are gathered from the chapter epigraphs in the book, M. Shahid Alam, Israeli Exceptionalism: The Destabilizing Logic of Zionism (Springer: 2008). A few of the quotes are from non-Zionists. The sources for most these quotes can be found in this book. Chosenness "Israel is not another example of the species …
(2024-11-19). Rights Group Documents Israeli Military Atrocities in Northern Gaza, Ethnic Cleansing. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A European human rights organization has detailed documents of severe human rights abuses committed by Israeli forces in northern Gaza, including mass killings, forced displacement, and denial of essential aid during ongoing military operations.
(2024-11-19). ICJ Likely to Conclude Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza, Expert Says. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is expected to find Israel guilty of genocide in Gaza, according to John Quigley, a distinguished legal scholar, citing escalating conditions in the region and violations of international law.
(2024-11-19). Iran Has Not Forgone Right to Respond to Israel: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian foreign minister gave an assurance that Tehran has not renounced its right to retaliate against the Israeli regime's most recent act of aggression, stressing that the appropriate reaction will come in due time.
(2024-11-19). Western Media: Whitewashing Israeli Genocide and Manufacturing Consent. counterpunch.org 
(2024-11-19). On the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to Block the Sale of Certain Offensive Arms to Israel. counterpunch.org 
Thank you all for being here. And let me thank Senators Merkley, Welch, and Van Hollen for being with us. We're here to discuss the three Joint Resolutions of Disapproval, or JRDs, the Senate will be voting on tomorrow. They are: S.J.Res.111 — to block 120mm tank rounds. S.J.Res.113 — to block 120mm high-explosive mortar
(2024-11-19). Palestinian Canadians condemn 'betrayal' of faltering Gaza visa scheme. aljazeera.com Advocates call on Canada to apply pressure on Israel to get Palestinians approved for visas out of the Gaza Strip.
(2024-11-19). Severe injuries change 12-year-old Mazyouna's life in Gaza. aljazeera.com Mazyouna, a 12-year-old girl from Gaza, is suffering from severe injuries following an Israeli strike on her home.
(2024-11-19). Mixed feelings in Lebanon as anticipation of a ceasefire builds. aljazeera.com Anticipation of further Israeli strikes and hopes for a ceasefire compete for hearts and minds in Lebanon.
(2024-11-19). More than 200 children killed in Lebanon amid Israeli bombardment: UN. aljazeera.com Three children killed daily in Lebanon over last two months, UNICEF reports, as it urges action to stop the violence.
(2024-11-19). US envoy: 'Real opportunity' for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. aljazeera.com US envoy Amos Hochstein said he sees a "real opportunity" for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
(2024-11-19). Letter to my friend killed by Israel. electronicintifada.net Tasneem Abu Salmiya's "light, energy and passion" was snuffed out by Israel.
(2024-11-19). Israel should have been excluded from COP29. electronicintifada.net Environmental justice and human rights are necessities, not ideals.
(2024-11-19). BREAKING: cops use COUNTER TERROR powers AGAIN against Palestine Action. thecanary.co Counter-terror cops have raided the homes, and then arrested, another 10 people in connection to Palestine Action's action against Israel weapons company Elbit Systems. It shows that the British state continues to abuse counter-terrorism powers against activists in order to protect the interests of Israel's genocidal campaign. Palestine Action: the state yet again abusing counter …
(2024-11-19). America's "Humanitarian Wars" against Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Libya, Palestine/ By Prof. Michel Chossudovsky. marktanliano.net 
History of Anglo-American Colonialism (1909-2024) Original Link Here: America's "Humanitarian Wars" against Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Libya, Palestine This article is a followup of my earlier article entitled "U.S. and Western Allies Support the Genocide. Israel's Role in U.S.-NATO War Against Iran" (October 2024) Iran: History of Anglo-American Colonialism Time Line: 1909: Creation of the …
(2024-11-19). 3 Arab Israelis Excelling in Business Despite Hardships of War. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-19). Beirut Residents Reeling After Israeli Strikes Target Hezbollah Leaders. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-19). Progress Reported in US Efforts To Broker Israel-Hezbollah Cease-fire. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-19). 2023 Canada tax subsidized funds to Israel (Schedule T2). justpeaceadvocates.ca An access request received November 18, 2024, A-2024-187005, indicated that almost $220 million was sent to Israel by Canadian charities in 2023. This is comparable to previous years. Beyond this Mizrachi Canada and the United Israel Appeal sent about $50 M according to T2 Filing but did not include a country code, this this amount would appear to about $270 million with these organizations' included.
(2024-11-19). White House Staffers to Biden: "You Are Running Out of Time" on Gaza. theintercept.com
(2024-11-19). President Ramaphosa urges G20 leaders to speak up on Gaza conflict. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa urges G20 leaders to speak up on Gaza conflict | By Gabisile Ngcobo, , Rio de Janeiro – President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the Group of 20 (G20) leaders to speak up against the violence in Gaza and work towards achieving a solution for both Palestinians and Israelis., , "As the G20 collective, we need to add our voices to ensure that the carnage that is taking place in Gaza is ended and that we work towards a just and lasting peace for both Palestinians and Israelis," the President said on Monday. , , He reminded the leaders that the Palestinians' right to self-determination was under the bur…
(2024-11-19). Canadian Billionaire Owns Israeli Team With Among 'Most Racist' Fans. readthemaple.com The New Israel Fund has labelled Maccabi Tel Aviv FC fans as among the 'most racist' in Israel.
(2024-11-19). IDF forces patients out of beds at gunpoint, bound and stripped, at N Gaza's last functional hospital. skwawkbox.org 
Horrific image from Kamal Adwan hospital shows patients and likely staff in underwear, some on crutches, surrounded by occupation troops As Israel's genocide in Gaza continues, occupation troops have again invaded the Kamal Adwan hospital, the last functioning hospital in northern Gaza. Last month, Israeli forces murdered sick babies by targeting the hospital's oxygen supply …
(2024-11-19). Video: e-commerce site Etsy bans Palestinian items, lets pro-genocide/far-right stay up. skwawkbox.org 
Call for boycott after creators provide examples of ban and of items promoting Israel's genocide that are still up for sale E-commerce site Etsy appears to be banning Palestinian and pro-Palestinian craft items from its website — while allowing items promoting Israel's genocide, or far-right figures, are allowed to be listed for sale. Now-former seller …
(2024-11-19). AIPAC's role in Democratic Party under scrutiny after 2024 U.S. election losses. haaretz.com Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Sunday singled out AIPAC as a 'special interest group pushing a wildly unpopular agenda,' starting a new debate about the pro-Israel organization's involvement in the party…
(2024-11-19). On the road to annexation, Israel is intentionally causing economic collapse in the West Bank. haaretz.com To Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, this campaign of wrecking the Palestinian economy is a necessary phase in his declared plan of annexation and expulsion, but will he set off a new intifada in the West Bank?
(2024-11-19). Suspects admit to firing of flares near Israeli prime minister's Caesarea home but deny trying to hit it. haaretz.com According to the suspects' lawyer, interrogators accused one suspect of being an Iranian spy sent to assassinate the prime minister. 'They told him, "We'll turn you into Yigal Amir,"' he said, referring to Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's assassin…
(2024-11-19). These kids want you to ask: Is your bomb shelter accessible for the disabled? haaretz.com About a fifth of Israelis live with a disability. More than a year of war means the number of those in need of assistance when seeking shelter from missiles is only growing – but many of them are forgotten when a siren sounds. A group of teens is trying to change that…
(2024-11-19). New report reveals alarming rise in sexual abuse cases and systemic failures in Israel. haaretz.com An annual report by the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel revealed that 81 percent of sexual assault and harassment complaints were closed without an indictment…
(2024-11-19). Onslaught of online hate for Israeli Arab woman killed in Hezbollah barrage. haaretz.com One of hundreds of hate comments on a social media memorial post for the 50-year-old Arab Israeli teacher who was killed on Monday was written by an employee of Israel's Magen David Adom emergency services. She was fired after a disciplinary inquiry…
(2024-11-19). High court orders labor minister to publish daycare subsidy criteria amid Haredi eligibility dispute. haaretz.com The High Court of Justice judges struggled to understand the labor minister's justification for preventing subsidies for 74,000 families, when the legal difficulty only affects about 10,000 ultra-Orthodox families…
(2024-11-19). Israeli army reservist killed in southern Lebanon combat. haaretz.com Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Omer Moshe Gaeldor was killed in a drone attack ‚ñ Three other soldiers were seriously wounded in the incident…
(2024-11-19). Diné Activist Warns Against New Uranium Mining Amid Renewed Nuclear Energy Push. truthout.org The search for an energy alternative to fossil fuels has renewed interest in nuclear power production across the globe. Despite nuclear boosters' promotion of the energy source, Tim Judson of the Nuclear Information and Resource Service calls nuclear power an "elaborate greenwashing scheme." Nuclear is "not carbon-free," says Diné organizer Leona Morgan, who highlights the fuel costs and… |
(2024-11-19). Escalation Flashpoint: Biden Approves Ukrainian Strikes Inside Russian Heartland. mintpressnews.com In this episode of State of Play: Russia, Ukraine, NATO and the US, cloak and dagger drama – leaked intelligence, NATO stay-behind operations, nuclear brinkmanship and how the Biden Administration will be remembered as one of the most reckless, violent, and foolhardy in US history.
(2024-11-19). Could Russia's loosened nuclear doctrine lead to a test detonation? aljazeera.com Russia has loosened the limits on its use of nuclear weapons, but this doesn't necessarily mean imminent use.
(2024-11-19). CAIR Action Alert: Tell Your Senators to Oppose Last-Minute Attempt to Gut Free Speech by Inserting IHRA Definition of Antisemitism into Defense Bill. fightbackbetter.com Join the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in urging Congress to oppose last-minute attempts to include the misleadingly titled and controversial Antisemitism…
(2024-11-19). Antisemitism and Palestinian Genocide: A Conversation with Dr Raz Segal (11/14/2024). fightbackbetter.com
(2024-11-19). International Day of Solidarity for Palestine and Lebanon, Thu. Nov 21, 5pm, Nassau Hall, Princeton U. fightbackbetter.com 
PRINCETON: INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY DAY OF ACTION üóíÔ∏è Thursday, November 21st @ 5pm üìçNassau Hall On November 21st, students, faculty and…
(2024-11-19). Thank You for Emitting: The Hypocrisies of COP29. dissidentvoice.org COP29 was always going to be memorable, for no other reason than the hosting country, Azerbaijan, is a petrostate indifferent to the issue of emissions and scornful of ecological preachers. It has seen its natural gas supply grow by 128% between 2000 and 2021. Between 2006 and 2021, gas exports rose by a monumental 29,290%. …
(2024-11-19). UnitedHealth Limiting Mental Health Coverage Puts Patients' Treatment at Risk. truthout.org For years, it was a mystery: Seemingly out of the blue, therapists would feel like they'd tripped some invisible wire and become a target of UnitedHealth Group. A company representative with the Orwellian title "care advocate" would call and grill them about why they'd seen a patient twice a week or weekly for six months. In case after case, United would refuse to cover care… |
(2024-11-19). GOP House Rep Aims to Ban Incoming Trans Lawmaker From Using Women's Restrooms. truthout.org On Monday, a Republican House member introduced a transphobic bill that appeared to be targeted at an incoming lawmaker, Rep.-elect Sarah McBride (D-Delaware), who is set to become the first openly trans member of Congress. Rep. Nancy Mace's (R-South Carolina) measure aims to restrict transgender people from using restrooms that correspond with their gender. The bill would prohibit members of… |
(2024-11-19). Trump and Allies Plot Cuts to Medicaid, Food Stamps to Fund Tax Cuts for Wealthy. truthout.org A new report details how president-elect Donald Trump's economic advisers and GOP allies in Congress are plotting to make massive cuts to social safety net programs, including Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), in order to extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts that primarily benefited the wealthy. Those advisers and lawmakers are in "preliminary discussions… |
(2024-11-19). Walmart and Other Companies Say Trump's Tariffs Will "Obviously" Raise Prices. truthout.org Economic experts are warning that if president-elect Donald Trump follows through on his plan to impose massive tariffs on goods imported from other countries, American consumers will likely face higher prices — a warning that was recently echoed by a prominent executive from Walmart, the country's largest retailer. Walmart chief financial officer David Rainey expressed his views on the… |
(2024-11-19). Abolition Work Shows Us There's Joy to Be Found Even as the World Is on Fire. truthout.org We Grow the World Together: Parenting Toward Abolition is a call to rethink and re-practice the deeper everyday meaning, existential vitality and vulnerability of abolition praxis. As a co-parent of Black sons, I was deeply moved by Maya Schenwar and Kim Wilson's new anthology, which invited me to rethink how structures of carceral domination are designed to break the bonds that unite us as… |
(2024-11-19). Hurricane Helene Wrecked Facility That Produces 60 Percent of US's IV Fluids. truthout.org Hospitals around the country are conserving critical intravenous fluid supplies to cope with a shortage that may last months. Some hospital administrators say they are changing how they think about IV fluid hydration altogether. Hurricane Helene, which hit North Carolina in September, wrecked a Baxter International facility that produces 60% of the IV fluids used in the U.S. |
(2024-11-19). Donald Trump and the dangers of the New Cold War on China. workers.org 
By Carlos Martinez Martinez is a co-editor of Friends of Socialist China. His book, "The East Is Still Red — Chinese Socialism in the 21st Century," was published in 2023 by Praxis Press and reviewed in Workers World newspaper. (workers.org/2023/07/72231/) The following article, which WW publishes with the author's permission, . . . |
(2024-11-19). Leaks Expose Secret British Military Cell Plotting to 'Keep Ukraine Fighting'. orinocotribune.com 
By Kit Klarenberg — Nov 16, 2024 | Leaked files show top UK military figures conspired to carry out the Kerch bridge bombing, covertly train "Gladio"-style stay-behind forces in Ukraine, and groom the British public for a drop in living standards caused by the proxy war against Russia. | Emails and internal documents reviewed by The Grayzone reveal details of a cabal of British military and intelligence veterans which plotted to escalate and prolong the Ukraine proxy war "at all costs." Convened under the direction of the British Ministry of Defense in the immediate aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine…
(2024-11-19). Solidarity with Samidoun and Charlotte Kates! workers.org 
Workers World Party urges unwavering support for Samidoun Political Prisoners Network and denounces the outrageous attack by Canadian authorities and police units on Charlotte Kates, the International Coordinator of Samidoun, and her home. Charlotte Kates This attack is part of a continuing effort by U.S./ Canadian / European Union governments . . . |
(2024-11-19). Struggle to save Chinatown from Sixers Arena moves to City Council. workers.org 
Philadelphia A special session of the Philadelphia City Council was held Nov. 12 for council members to question representatives of 76DevCorp about their master plan and Community Benefits Agreement for a $1.5 billion basketball arena called "76 Place" they want to build adjacent to Philadelphia's historic Chinatown. Sept. 7 march . . . |
(2024-11-19). 'As The Coal Age Ends': UK Announces Ban On New Mines. popularresistance.org In a landmark decision, the United Kingdom's energy secretary Ed Miliband has announced the banning of new coal mines in Britain, as part of the country's drive to reach net zero. | The UK government has committed to introducing legislation to restrict the licensing of future coal mines by amending 1994's Coal Industry Act, a press release from the UK Government said. | "Coal mining powered this country for over 140 years and we owe a huge debt to workers who kept the lights on for homes and businesses across the country. Now the UK is in prime position to lead the way in phasing out coal power around the world,…
(2024-11-19). Trump Election Triggers Houthi War Drills; Yemen Braces For US Invasion. popularresistance.org The goal is not to repel or kill enemy soldiers but to capture them," said Ali Mohammed Hassan, his voice steady as he adjusted the strap of his AK-47. Dressed in the traditional Tahami uniform, grenades hanging from his belt and ammunition at the ready, Hassan spoke with the confidence of someone deeply familiar with the terrain. "I know this land. That is our advantage." | Hassan recently joined a cadre of armed residents in a military drill along the coastal areas of eastern Hodeidah Governorate. The exercise, rooted in a mix of strategy and necessity, reflected growing local fears of an impending foreign incu…
(2024-11-19). Venezuela rechaza reconocimiento de EEUU a Edmundo González como presidente electo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 nov (RHC) El canciller de Venezuela, Yvan Gil repudió este martes en Caracas, el reconocimiento del Gobierno de Estados Unidos del excandidato presidencial por la oposición, Edmundo González, como mandatario electo en los comicios del pasado 28 de julio.
(2024-11-19). Cuba agradece donativo de Eslovaquia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 nov (RHC) El ministro de la Industria Alimentaria de Cuba, Alberto López Díaz agradeció este martes un donativo de leche en polvo del Gobierno de Eslovaquia, recibido a través del Programa Mundial de Alimentos (PMA).
(2024-11-19). Cuba expresa solidaridad con Nicaragua tras paso de tormenta tropical Sara. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 nov (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CC-PCC)y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel expresó este martes la solidaridad con el pueblo de Nicaragua por las afectaciones sufridas debido a la tormenta tropical Sara.
(2024-11-19). Otorgaron Premio Nacional Reina del Mar a la obra La realidad llama dos veces. radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 19 nov (RHC) El Premio Nacional de la Editorial cienfueguera Reina del Mar 2024, de Ensayo e Investigación Cultural en la modalidad de Crítica e Investigación lo entregaron a la obra La realidad llama dos veces, del joven escritor Miguel àÅngel Castiñeira…
(2024-11-19). Titular de ONU expresa alarma por escalada de violencia en Haití. radiohc.cu Naciones Unidas, 19 nov (RHC) El secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, calificó este martes como alarmante la escalada de la violencia en Haití, en medio de la expansión del alcance de las bandas armadas, sobre todo en la capital.
(2024-11-19). Cuba acoge taller de gestión de proyectos internacionales (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Santiago de Cuba, nov 19 (RHC) El segundo taller de gestión de proyectos internacionales del Centro Latinoamericano de Estudios en Epistemología Pedagógica (CESPE), inició este martes en esta ciudad, con la participación de más de 10 países de Latinoamérica, àÅfrica e Italia.
(2024-11-19). Japón enviará a Cuba donativos para damnificados por huracán Rafael. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 nov (RHC) El gobierno de Japón entregará a Cuba bienes para la asistencia de emergencia a damnificados por el huracán Rafael, según comunicado emitido por la embajada del país asiático en esta capital.
(2024-11-19). The Planet Under Threat of Breakdown. dissidentvoice.org There's a new trend in the world that's working against the planet, you know, the one you're standing on. This new trend, over the past year or so, spells "thumbs down" for planet Earth. It's a disheartening, and fraught with danger, change in attitude, dismissing commitments, left and right. A figurative Planet Support Switch has …
(2024-11-19). Pentagon Fails Seventh Straight Audit as Annual US Military Budget Nears $1 Trillion. scheerpost.com 
An aerial view of the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 11, 2021. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase) By Jake Johnson / Common Dreams The Pentagon announced late last week that it failed its seventh consecutive audit as the sprawling, profiteering-ridden department wasn't able to fully account for its trillions of dollars in assets. As …
(2024-11-19). Berlin Senate prepares widescale social and cultural cutbacks. wsws.org The Berlin state government, a coalition of the CDU and SPD, is already anticipating the budget cuts to be implemented at a federal level.
(2024-11-19). Florida leads the US in the sharp rise in books banned in schools. wsws.org Florida has nearly doubled the number of books it has removed from school libraries this year compared to 2023. This is an indication of the wave of censorship that the far right plans, which the Democrats will do nothing to block.
(2024-11-19). Russian Militant group supports campaign to free Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org More than six months have passed since Bogdan's arrest. During this time many organizations, parties, intellectuals and scholars have expressed their support for him.
(2024-11-19). Faculty at California State University, Long Beach censured for exposing ties between the university and the military. wsws.org Five faculty members at CSULB were cited for participating in protests against the genocide in Gaza.
(2024-11-19). South Africa's ANC government employs police blockade to trap illegal gold miners underground. wsws.org The police's murderous tactics, dubbed "surrender or starve", have caused outrage in South Africa where unemployment has soared to 42 percent and economic desperation is widespread in the world's most unequal society.
(2024-11-19). Racist riots target Sinti and Roma in Russia amid rise in far-right violence. wsws.org The Young Guard of Bolshevik-Leninists (YGBL) condemns the racist riots. The events in Korkino are part of an international trend in which the far right is being built up and encouraged by the ruling class and its state apparatus in order to divide and suppress the working class.
(2024-11-19). US, Japanese, Australian defence ministers boost anti-China military collaboration. wsws.org The deployment of Japanese troops in Darwin is one component of a far-reaching integration of the three militaries, directed against China.
(2024-11-19). Texas death row developments: Stay of execution blocked for Robert Roberson, Melissa Lucio ruled innocent. wsws.org Both Roberson and Lucio are innocent of the charges for which they were sentenced to death.
(2024-11-19). Defeat Unite's collusion with Stellantis and Labour government! Organise rank-and-file action to defend jobs! wsws.org United and effective action by Stellantis workers worldwide can only be achieved by the rank-and-file in direct opposition to the economic nationalism and corporatism of the trade union bureaucracy.
(2024-11-19). Military offensive against Russia: Germany inaugurates new naval headquarters in Rostock. wsws.org The immediate task of the new naval headquarters on Germany's Baltic coast is developing a so-called situational maritime picture in this critical region as part of NATO's war offensive against Russia.
(2024-11-19). Discount carrier Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as restructuring of global airline industry accelerates. wsws.org Although corporate executives, union officials and the media claimed there would be no effect on normal operations, the bankruptcy filing is a prelude to a savage cost-cutting campaign.
(2024-11-19). Health Alert: Why is Meal Monitoring in Children Important? ummid.com Obesity is now a big problem in our country both in children and adolescents due to wrong eating habits which are cultivated over a period of last few years.
(2024-11-19). Makkah, Madinah Most Preferred Real Estate Destinations for Rich Muslims. ummid.com Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah – the two holiest cities in the world, are the most preferred rear estate destinations to buy properties for wealthy Muslims from around the world, a latest survey has found.
(2024-11-19). CBSE rejects reports claiming changes in 2025 class 10, 12 exams. ummid.com The Central Board of Education (CBSE) Friday November 15, 2024 rejected the reports claiming syllabus cut, increase in internal assessment weightage and open book test from the 2025 board exams for classes 10 and 12.
(2024-11-19). CLAT 2025 Admit Card released on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) has released on its official website 'consortiumofnlus.ac.in' the admit card and hall ticket of the candidates who have registered for CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) 2025.
(2024-11-19). Muslim bride molested on Delhi-Aligarh train, Police detain groom. ummid.com A 22-year-old bride, Shaheen (name changed), was molested on Delhi-Aligarh passenger train, but local police detained husband instead of taking action against the molesters.
(2024-11-19). Ramadan 2025 likely to begin on March 01, Eid al Fitr on March 30. ummid.com Ramadan, the Holy Month of Fasting, this year i.e. 1446 AH corresponding to 2025 AD, is likely to commence on Saturday March 01, 2025 in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and other Arab States.
(2024-11-19). 10 babies charred to death in Jhansi hospital fire. ummid.com At least 10 new born babies have been burnt to death after fire broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
(2024-11-19). China's Sun Yat-sen University turns 100. ummid.com Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) in China's Guangzhou Thursday November 12, 2024 celebrated completion of 100 successful years organising a gala event attended by over 5,500 people from across the country.
(2024-11-19). IIT Roorkee releases new paper combinations for GATE 2025. ummid.com IIT Roorkee, the examination conducting authority for this year's Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2025), has published new two paper combinations.
(2024-11-19). 'Why are people learning Chinese': Beijing Conference Deliberates. ummid.com A 3-day conference in China which opened Friday and run till Sunday Nov 17, 2024 is discussing the role of languages in connecting different cultures and why people around the world are learning Chinese.
(2024-11-19). 110/173 Modi LS Poll speeches laced with hate: Human Rights Watch. ummid.com Human Rights Watch analyzed 173 campaign speeches made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 2024 Lok Sabha election in 2024, and found 110 of them were hate speeches.
(2024-11-19). 'Where're you last 5 years': Asaduddin Owaisi faces backlash in Malegaon. ummid.com All India Malis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President and Hyderabad MP, Asaduddin Owaisi, faced backlash and greeted with black flags when he visited Malegaon to campaign for the party candidate Mufti Ismail Qasmi Saturday November 17, 2024.
(2024-11-19). 331,602 Indian students, highest since 2009, enrolled in U.S. in 2023-24. ummid.com A total of 331,602 Indian students have enrolled in various universities and colleges of the United States to acquire higher education, the official data released Monday Nov 19, 2024 said.
(2024-11-19). Bluesky braces for 20 million user count. ummid.com X rival, Bluesky social media platform, has already crossed 19,750,000 total accounts mark and is braces for 20 million user count.
(2024-11-19). Foreign student enrollment in U.S. hits all-time high. ummid.com Number of international students enrolled in various universities and institutions of the United States reached all-time high, according to official data.
(2024-11-19). Free program for students interested in media career opportunities launched. ummid.com Adolescent Content, a youth-focused creative agency, has launched 'FutureTellers' – a free educational initiative designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world media careers across the United States.
(2024-11-19). RFK Jr is a Whacked-Out Crank, But He's Right About Big Pharma. counterpunch.org RFK Jr.'s main claim to fame, apart from his ancestry, is from saying crazy things about vaccines. As has been well-documented, vaccines have not led to autism or killed thousands of people. They have saved tens of millions of lives and protected billions of people from debilitating illnesses. By discouraging vaccinations, RFK Jr.'s crazed rants
(2024-11-19). Chinese video influencer Li Ziqi promotes wooden movable-type printing after comeback. ecns.cn Li Ziqi, a video creator of traditional Chinese culture, was appointed cultural communication ambassador of Dongyuan Wooden Movable-type Printing Culture Research Institute on Saturday at a celebration event in Rui'an City, Zhejiang Province.
(2024-11-19). China has done so much more for global prosperity than West since 1980: assistant professor at University of Cambridge. ecns.cn China has done so much more for global prosperity than the West since 1980, said Jostein Hauge, an assistant professor at University of Cambridge, in a post released on X on Saturday to denounce accusations of him being a mouthpiece for China.
(2024-11-19). China's financial sector will open door even wider: official. ecns.cn China's financial sector will open its door wider, said Li Yunze, head of the National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA), on Tuesday at the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit held in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
(2024-11-19). EconoScope | China's NEV production enters new phase of high-quality growth. ecns.cn China has become the first country to produce over 10 million new energy vehicles (NEVs) in a single year, a milestone achieved before the end of 2024. This marks the ninth consecutive year China has led the world in NEV production and sales.
(2024-11-19). Tea bridges two-century Sino-Brazilian friendship. ecns.cn As the southern hemisphere enters early summer, the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden (JBRJ) in Brazil is lush and vibrant.
(2024-11-19). Endangered orchid species rediscovered in China's Guangxi. ecns.cn A rare and endangered orchid species ⚪ Hairy Lady's Slipper was found again at Huaping National Nature Reserve in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, according to local Forestry Bureau.
(2024-11-19). Seeds sent into orbit cultivated in S China. ecns.cn Crop seeds carried on board the Shiyan-19 experiment satellite have been cultivated at a breeding base in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province recently.
(2024-11-19). Insights | Brazil sees potential for further cooperation with China under G20: Brazilian scholar. ecns.cn The Group of Twenty (G20) plays an important role in global economic affairs, said Brazilian scholar Pedro Steenhagen in an exclusive interview with China News Network.
(2024-11-19). China's efforts in free trade highlighted. ecns.cn China's role in promoting free trade, renewable energy, and global governance reform is pivotal against a backdrop of intensifying geopolitical tensions.
(2024-11-19). G20 leaders call for urgent action to address major challenges, crises. ecns.cn G20 leaders called for urgent action to address major geopolitical, socioeconomic, and climate and environmental challenges and crises, according to the G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders' Declaration released on Tuesday.
(2024-11-19). Climate actions should not constitute disguised restriction on trade: G20 leaders. ecns.cn G20 leaders have agreed that measures taken to combat climate change, including unilateral ones, should not constitute a means of arbitrary or unjustifiable discrimination or a disguised restriction on international trade.
(2024-11-19). G20 launches global alliance to reduce hunger, poverty. ecns.cn The G20 launched the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty to support the implementation of country-led, country-owned programs aiming at reducing hunger and poverty worldwide, contributing to revitalizing global partnerships for sustainable development.
(2024-11-19). G20 leaders reaffirm commitment to multilateralism. ecns.cn G20 leaders reaffirmed their strong commitment to multilateralism and pledged to reform the global governance system, according to the G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders' Declaration released on Tuesday.
(2024-11-19). Xi offers eight actions to support global development. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping unveiled China's eight major actions to shore up global development at the first session of the G20 Summit on Monday morning.
(2024-11-19). G20 launches global alliance to reduce hunger, poverty. ecns.cn The G20 launched the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty to support the implementation of country-led, country-owned programs aiming at reducing hunger and poverty worldwide.
(2024-11-19). Public safety, social stability top on Procuratorates agenda. ecns.cn The Supreme People's Procuratorate on Tuesday urged procuratorate organs to rigorously review vicious criminal offenses for arrest and prosecution to ensure public safety and to enhance people's sense of security.
(2024-11-19). Benny Tai sentenced to 10 years in prison in HK's first case of subversion of state power. ecns.cn The sentencing in the Hong Kong case of conspiracy to subvert state power was announced on Tuesday, with former legal professor and instigator of Hong Kong unrest Benny Tai Yiu-ting sentenced to 10 years in prison.
(2024-11-19). PLA navy's training ship Po Lang docks in Hong Kong. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy)'s training ship Po Lang arrives in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for "technical stop" Nov. 18, 2024.
(2024-11-19). Yiwu-Europe freight train service marks 10th anniversary. ecns.cn This year marks the 10th anniversary of the freight train service between Yiwu to Europe. Over the past decade, the Yiwu-Europe freight train has operated more than 6,700 trains, transporting over 670,000 containers.
(2024-11-19). Snow scenery of Qinling Mountains in Shaanxi. ecns.cn Located in the Qinling Mountain Region, 20 kilometers away from Xi'an, Cuihua Mountain, the core of Qinling Zhongnanshan Global Geopark is known for its picturesque landscapes of lakes and mountains.
(2024-11-19). China hits record 150 billion parcel deliveries in 2024. ecns.cn China's parcel delivery sector reached a record 150 billion shipments so far this year, a milestone underscoring the country's economic resilience and the efficiency of its logistics and e-commerce networks, the State Post Bureau said Monday.
(2024-11-19). Yuelu Academy: Blending traditional culture with modern education. ecns.cn As one of the four most prestigious academies in China, with a history of more than 1,000 years, Yuelu Academy has been a famous institution of higher education as well as a center of academic activities and culture.
(2024-11-19). Brazilian scholar: China's experience can provide another path to modernization for other countries. ecns.cn China's economy has been showing signs of great strength for several decades,"very resilient, very strong", said Brazilian scholar Pedro Steenhagen during an exclusive interview with China News Network recently.
(2024-11-19). Egypt is betting on Trump's vision to end "endless wars" uwidata.com By Mohamed Sabreen, Cairo / Egypt While criticism of American policy is increasing in the Arab world, and some like to raise expectations from the new American president, on the other hand, we see that the majority of Arab public opinion does not have great expectations, but rather great fears from Donald Trump, the new …
(2024-11-19). The first battleground between Trump and the neocons: Syria. uwidata.com By Fikret Akfƒ±rat Francis Fukuyama, a former neocon but popular neoliberal ideologue, sees Trump's election victory as "the end of neoliberalism." He writes that "the blowout victory of Donald Trump and the Republican Party on Tuesday night will lead to major changes in important policy areas, from immigration to Ukraine. But the significance of the …
(2024-11-19). How Trump May Initiate Wars Unintentionally. fpif.org Donald Trump's victory in the presidential elections on November 5 wasn't good news for most professionals who work in international security. The return of Trump means not only the return of populism to the U.S. foreign policy but also the resumption of an unpredictable foreign policy that could lead to wars. | Although there is no consensus on the exact influence of populism, scholars agree on the baseline that populist leaders watch world order with distrust as a hostile place. They prioritize what they see as the "people's interest" and anti-elite policies. Trump, as a role model of the populist leader, has p…
(2024-11-19). North Korea Increases Aid to Russia, Mosfilm Chips In Too. anti-empire.com
(2024-11-19). ActionAid USA's call for economic justice at the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings. actionaidusa.org At this year's IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Washington DC, ActionAid joined a global coalition of civil society voices demanding an end to debt-driven austerity and championing a vision for a fairer, more resilient world economy. ActionAid and allies stood shoulder-to-shoulder with communities, activists, and youth leaders to bring urgent calls for economic…
(2024-11-19). Inside the Beehive. splcenter.org An SPLC Data Lab investigation of anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-immigrant content on The Babylon Bee and its sister site, Not the Bee, has uncovered multiple controversial businesses formerly run by owner Seth Dillon, along with the identities of 14 pseudonymous Not the Bee writers, despite the website's efforts to keep information secure.
(2024-11-19). Poll: Majority of Ukrainians Want Peace Talks To End War With Russia. news.antiwar.com
(2024-11-19). 'Europe and Canada Must Forget Trump and Form a Coalition of the Willing to Defend Ukraine'. bylinetimes.com Instead of worrying about Donald Trump, Europeans and Canadians should follow the lead of It's not hard to imagine…
(2024-11-19). Zelenskyy marks 1,000 days of war, urges EU to push Russia harder. aljazeera.com Marking 1,000 days of war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells the EU it's time to ramp up pressure.
(2024-11-19). Trump Picks Oz, Champion Of Medicare Privatization. levernews.com Editor's note: By selecting TV doctor Mehmet Oz to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Trump could give the TV doctor the power to enact his pet healthcare initiative: a privatized Medicare scheme funded by new worker taxes that would generate big profits for insurance companies in which he's invested. If Oz is confirmed as CMS head and is required to divest from these potential conflicts of interest, he could be in line for a Keep reading f…
(2024-11-19). What Trump's Energy Secretary Pick Says Behind Closed Doors. levernews.com 
Editor's note: This article was originally published on Aug 31, 2021."There's no air pollution today, that's great!""Yeah, it's so nice."So began the first snippet of conversation I heard as I entered the Colorado Oil and Gas Association's Energy Summit, an annual Denver conference that gathers together the state's biggest fossil fuel players for a day of panel discussions and liquored-up networking. The exchange came from a man and a woman in business casual who had just poured themselves coffee from a breakfast bar. Not far from them, an old protester with a long white beard stood outside the conference entran…
(2024-11-19). Venezuela Elects Communal Justices of Peace on December 15. orinocotribune.com President Nicolás Maduro called the nation's public powers to a meeting scheduled for Monday, November 18, at noon, to discuss the details of the electoral process scheduled for December 15. He made the announcement this Sunday at the closing of the Great Congress of the Bolivarian Historic Bloc held in La Carlota, Caracas. | During his weekly podcast Con Maduro Live de Repente, broadcast last Thursday, November 14, the Venezuelan president said that on December 15, the Constitution on which the Fifth Republic was established celebrates its 25th anniversary, and he requested that on that same date, justices of pe…
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(2024-11-19). Russia's Veto Of The UNSC Resolution On Sudan Saved It From A Neocolonialist Plot. thealtworld.com The text was ambiguous about the authorities' legitimacy even though they represent their country at the UN, didn't call for the RSF to cease its attacks against the SAF, could have led to more arms smuggling to the group under the cover of aid, eroded Sudan's sovereignty via the ICC, and could have led to a disastrous military intervention. | British Foreign Secretary David Lammy
(2024-11-19). Rejoinder to Deb and Graham: Yes, the ECHR prohibits States from euthanising people by Rajiv Shah. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
Deb and Graham characterise my argument as follows: "the right to life under Article 2 is absolute and allows no exception; there is a negative obligation upon the UK not to take life; any euthanasia laws would necessarily involve the taking of life; therefore euthanasia laws would breach Article 2." They then point out that this …
(2024-11-19). The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon and the ICRC's response. icrc.org 17th September — 1st November, 2024…
(2024-11-19). Opening Statement by Dr Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) At the event commemorating 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org Warsaw, 11 October 2024…
(2024-11-19). Poland: The ICRC and the Swiss Embassy commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2024-11-19). Prisons in Africa need to be better managed in order to ensure decent conditions of detention. icrc.org
(2024-11-19). Handbook on data protection in humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2024-11-19). Sudan: Community kitchens bring vital food relief to thousands in North Darfur as humanitarian conditions worsen. icrc.org
(2024-11-19). International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement Joint Statement on the 2024 Council of Delegates Outcomes. icrc.org Geneva, 29 October 2024…
(2024-11-19). Statement on Women Building Peace in a Changing Environment, UN Security Council Open Debate. icrc.org Delivered by Ms. Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation in New York, 25 October 2024…
(2024-11-19). Trump Is Creating Government By Billionaires, For Billionaires. progressivehub.net ROBERT REICH…
(2024-11-19). Iran Not Separate from Lebanon, Leader Says. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — In a message to the people of Lebanon, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei expressed solidarity with the Lebanese nation.
(2024-11-19). Iran Condemns EU Sanctions on Its Shipping Lines. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the new sanction that the European Union and the UK have imposed on the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL).
(2024-11-19). Iran, Azerbaijan Discuss Promotion of Defense Ties. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Military officials from Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan weighed plans to enhance defense cooperation between the two neighbors.
(2024-11-19). Decisions Made in Response to EU's New Sanctions on Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran has made the necessary arrangements to react to the fresh sanctions imposed by the European Union and the UK, which have targeted the Iranian shipping lines, a diplomat said.
(2024-11-19). Araqchi Assures Syria of Iran's Unwavering Support. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reaffirmed Iran's commitment to supporting Syria and the resistance forces.
(2024-11-19). Iran's Defense Minister Embarks on Venezuela Visit. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has traveled to Venezuela to attend a joint commission meeting.
(2024-11-19). Hundreds of 19th-Century Skulls Collected in the Name of Medical Science tell a Story of Who Mattered and Who Didn't. counterpunch.org 
Illustration of just one of almost a thousand skulls Morton and colleagues collected. Crania Americana by Samuel Morton, CC BY When I started my research on the Samuel George Morton Cranial Collection, a librarian leaned over my laptop one day to share some lore. "Legend has it," she said, "John James Audubon really collected the
(2024-11-19). "We Will Smoke Them Out!" Escalating Xenophobia in South Africa. counterpunch.org 
In 2002, the state of Gujarat in India erupted in horrific violence that would shape and define Narendra Modi's political career. The pogrom, which left thousands of Muslims dead and displaced tens of thousands more, demonstrated the ease with which fear and hatred can be weaponised in pursuit of political power. Modi's right-wing populism, rooted in Hindu fascism, enabled and cemented his rise to national prominence. Today, South Africa risks following a similarly destructive trajectory as political elites increasingly try to incite xenophobia against African and Asian migrants to redirect anger over a devastati…
(2024-11-19). In Baku, at the Latest Global Confab on Climate, Hand-Wringing Abounds. counterpunch.org 
The world desperately needs to pull the plug on fossil fuels. So agree most of the official delegates from nearly 200 nations who have gathered this month by the Caspian Sea for the 29th annual global "Conference of the Parties" on climate change — COP29 for short — in Azerbaijan's capital city Baku.
(2024-11-19). Palestinians, Both Civilian and Military, are Transcending the Horror We've Unleashed. counterpunch.org 
(2024-11-19). The Trump Conundrum. counterpunch.org 
When the election results came in on November 5th, I felt a pain in the pit of my stomach, similar to what I experienced when Ronald Reagan rode to power in 1980, or with George W. Bush's tainted victory over Al Gore in 2000. After some grieving, the first question that came to my mind
(2024-11-19). Off Limits, But We Need to Talk About It. counterpunch.org 
A recent Washington Post headline read "Democrats face a reckoning and a long rebuilding. There's no quick fix." The criticism is universal and deserved. But other factors influenced the outcome of this election: a press that normalized Trumps behavior; biased news organizations, especially Fox who admittedly lied to viewers, and an unregulated digital media, which spread mountains
(2024-11-19). Nursery Rhymes and Politics. counterpunch.org 
Do people still recite nursery rhymes? If so, they might switch from shock at a not so good "little Jack Horner" in Washington, pulling a bitter "Christmas plum" from a pie to another Mother Goose standard, fit for Berlin: "Rub-a-dub-dub, Three men in a tub…They all put out to sea." The German tub proved leaky and sank after
(2024-11-19). Statement from Javad Zarif, Former Foreign Minister, now Vice President of Iran. pressenza.com You probably won't find this statement sent today, in normal media. Some will call it propaganda. I just urge folks to listen and move toward ending the horrid slaughter, and wars. | I had the honor to interview Fmr. UN Ambassador Zarif for "Dialogues" May 2004, and met him recently again with Javad Zarif's Statement
(2024-11-19). 'Fossil Fuels Are Still Winning' as Carbon Emissions Reach Record Highs in 2024. pressenza.com The most recent Global Carbon Budget report has found that the world's carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels reached a record high in 2024, pushing the planet further off track from avoiding the most destructive impacts of global heating. By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes The 2024 Global Carbon Budget —…
(2024-11-19). Shareholders Unite! Opportunities Ahead in 2025 to Increase Corporate Lobbying Transparency and Accountability. inequality.org Corporate lobbyists will be front and center in the incoming Trump Administration, making the work of shining a light on political lobbying more important than ever. It may come as no surprise to people reading this that Trump broke his own campaign trail promise to "stop listening to lobbyists." Trump did so with lightning …
(2024-11-19). A Q&A on Death and Taxes with Director Justin Schein. inequality.org
(2024-11-19). Blacks/Latinos Hit Particularly Hard As Mortgage Crisis Lingers. blackagendareport.com
(2024-11-19). Eshu's blues: Field days for gumbo ya ya. blackagendareport.com
(2024-11-19). Fattening Black Frogs For Corporate Snakes. blackagendareport.com
(2024-11-19). Freedom Rider: Tuskeegee, Guatemala… blackagendareport.com
(2024-11-19). Vet Health Care Snafu Reveals Corporate Obama. blackagendareport.com
(2024-11-19). Black Agenda Radio — Three Weekly Commentaries by Glen Ford. blackagendareport.com
(2024-11-19). British farmers protest against 'tractor tax' on inheritance. aljazeera.com Farmers say the tax will destroy family farms and threaten food production, while gov't says it's needed to raise funds.
(2024-11-19). Fact check: Is the US government spending millions on transgender monkeys? aljazeera.com President-elect Trump is promising more government efficiency – but is money really being wasted on cats on treadmills?>
(2024-11-19). Haitian authorities say 28 alleged gang members killed by police, residents. aljazeera.com Armed gangs attacked a wealthy suburb of the capital, police say, as part of effort to bring down the government.
(2024-11-19). Musk launches SpaceX Starship rocket with Trump at his side. aljazeera.com The president-elect travelled to Texas with SpaceX CEO to watch the latest test of the billionaire's Starship rocket.
(2024-11-19). Prosecutors open to delaying Trump's sentencing in hush money case. aljazeera.com Prosecutors oppose dismissing case but concede sentencing could be delayed until US president-elect is out of office.
(2024-11-19). Trump taps billionaire CEO Lutnick, wrestling mogul McMahon and TV's Dr Oz. aljazeera.com US president-elect names picks for commerce secretary, education secretary, and Medicare and Medicaid administrator.
(2024-11-19). US recognises Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez as president-elect. aljazeera.com US announcement follows months of frustration over Maduro government's claims of victory in contested July election.
(2024-11-19). Why are New Zealand's Maori protesting over colonial-era treaty bill? aljazeera.com Thousands are marching against a bill they believe undermines the Treaty of Waitangi and limits Maori rights.
(2024-11-19). How does the G20 enforce its policies? aljazeera.com G20 leaders pledge support for multilateralism, the Global South and an open economy.
(2024-11-19). Hong Kong jails pro-democracy activists over controversial election. aljazeera.com Hong Kong's High Court has sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to up to 10 years in prison.
(2024-11-19). Manure, tractors and anger: Farmers in France protest EU-Mercosur deal. aljazeera.com French farmers are protesting the European Union-Mercosur trade deal…
(2024-11-19). Indonesia shock Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifier. aljazeera.com Indonesia record an upset against Saudi Arabia with their first win in the group stage of the AFC World Cup qualifiers.
(2024-11-19). Brazil arrests five suspects in alleged Lula assassination plot. aljazeera.com Four G20 security guards reported among those arrested after murder bid mentioned for first time as part of coup probe.
(2024-11-19). EU court starts hearing case over Hungary's alleged anti-LGBTQ law. aljazeera.com The EU alleges the Hungarian law undermines core human rights values while Budapest says it wants to protect children.
(2024-11-19). Mass rape victim Gisele Pelicot condemns 'cowardice' of accused abusers. aljazeera.com Dozens of men on trial claim they did not realise they were committing rape, accuse the husband of manipulation.
(2024-11-19). Germany says 'sabotage' presumed in damaged Baltic Sea telecom cables. aljazeera.com European nations say Russia deploying 'hybrid activities' against NATO and EU but haven't blamed Moscow for incidents.
(2024-11-19). President challenges election results as Georgia cracks down on protesters. aljazeera.com President Zurabishvili demands re-election of pro-Russian government be annulled due to 'widespread violations'.
(2024-11-19). Recess appointments: Can Trump bypass Senate to appoint Gaetz, other aides? aljazeera.com Donald Trump's support for 'recess appointments' fuels concerns over weakened US congressional oversight of White House.
(2024-11-19). BJP ordered to take down campaign video stigmatising Muslims. aljazeera.com India's ruling BJP party has been told to take down an election campaign video depicting Muslims taking over a house.
(2024-11-19). Poverty hit Palestinians repair banknotes in Gaza. aljazeera.com Palestinians in Gaza are being forced to pay to have tattered banknotes repaired.
(2024-11-19). Pro-Palestine protests at G20 summit in Brazil. aljazeera.com Protesters near the G20 summit in Brazil are calling upon world leaders to get a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.
(2024-11-19). This woman has been charged with hate crimes against a Palestinian couple. aljazeera.com
(2024-11-19). Understanding Ireland's solidarity with Palestine. aljazeera.com We examine why the Irish are so sympathetic to the Palestinian cause.
(2024-11-19). Australia vs India: Mitch Marsh's take on Kohli, Border-Gavaskar Trophy. aljazeera.com Australian all-rounder Mitch Marsh tells Al Jazeera his thoughts ahead of the clash between the two best Test teams.
(2024-11-19). Jon Wedger: The satanic cesspit of child abuse goes right to the heart of the British Establishment. expose-news.com John Waters interviews one of the most determined and articulate British investigators of the dark topic of child sexual abuse and its manifold consequences. Jon Wedger is a former Scotland Yard detective. …
(2024-11-19). Covid Related News: Dubious surveillance, flawed research, pandemic of vaccinated children and Bill Gates. expose-news.com The following are some recent news stories about covid from various sources. From the origins of SARS-CoV-2 to the UK's dubious surveillance of vaccine injuries to questions whether the US Centres for …
(2024-11-19). Cancer, Chemotherapy and Establishment Ignorance and Lies. expose-news.com The media (persuaded by the drug industry and the medical establishment which are, sadly, much the same thing) often seems to believe that chemotherapy is the only way to treat cancer. They …
(2024-11-19). DMSO has been proven to protect and heal the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys and prostate, and treat infertility. expose-news.com The therapeutic actions of DMSO, or dimethyl sulphoxide, make it well-suited to treat challenging conditions throughout the body, including many internal organs, such as the heart, liver, lungs, pancreas, kidneys and others. …
(2024-11-19). With all the detrimental effects of wind farms, how on Earth are they being approved? expose-news.com Dr. Tess Lawrie writes about a conversation she had with a farmer in Wales about the negative impact wind farms are having on local communities. They are causing significant health issues, including …
(2024-11-19). Cosmic Jokesters Buy Cesspool of Hatemongering Psycopath Who Is Not Taking It Well. commondreams.org 
Oh sweet justice. We salute the supremely ironic sale of Alex Jones' vicious Infowars — now bankrupt thanks to the $1.4 billion he owes Sandy Hook families for claiming the massacre of their children was a hoax — to the satirical wise-acres of The Onion, working with those families. Aptly, The Onion's most iconic headline …
(2024-11-19). New Tracker Keeps Tabs on Trump Appointees' Conflicts of Interest. commondreams.org Today, Public Citizen launched a new tracker to expose Trump administration appointees' many corporate conflicts of interest. The tracker will be updated regularly as appointments are made and nominees are considered. The list includes both cabinet-level positions and other political appointments, many of which do not require Senate confirmation. Appointees already added to the tracker …
(2024-11-19). Scottish Labour vows to reverse winter fuel cuts. leftfootforward.org The Daily Record reports that party insiders in Scotland are concerned the backlash to the controversial winter fuel cut could hinder Labour's chances of toppling the SNP.
(2024-11-19). "F**k you," Brazilian First Lady tells Elon Musk. leftfootforward.org Brazil's first lady has sworn at billionaire Elon Musk at an event on tackling misinformation on social media, ahead of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. | Janja Lula da Silva, whose husband is President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, was talking about the need to combat fake news and regulate social media networks when she made the remarks about the Tesla CEO. | Musk has come in for criticism after taking over X, formerly Twitter, and allowing fake news and extremist content to go unchecked. He is also a close ally of Trump and was recently rewarded for his loyalty by being appointed to co-lead the new department…
(2024-11-19). Trade expert warns UK must choose between EU and Trump. leftfootforward.org Trump, who is a protectionist, has said that he plans on introducing a 20% levy on most imports to the US in order to help out domestic businesses, with 60% on imports from China.
(2024-11-19). Trump's Victory and the Collapse of the Liberal Center. orinocotribune.com By Prabhat Patnaik — Nov 16, 2024 | Donald Trump's victory in the US Presidential election conforms to a pattern presently observable across the world, namely, a collapse of the liberal center and a growth in support either for the left, or for the extreme right, the neo-fascists, in situations in which the left is absent or weak. This was visible in France where Emmanuel Macron's party lost substantially, and the ascendancy of neo-fascism was prevented only by a hastily-formed left alliance. This is also evident in our own neighbourhood, in Sri Lanka, where a left candidate emerged as president through a su…
(2024-11-19). Biden's APEC Summit Visit Results in 'One More Backhanded Slap in Face to Western Empire'. orinocotribune.com Outgoing US President Joe Biden was unable to score a diplomatic breakthrough of any kind last week during his appearance at the annual APEC Summit in Peru. | The meeting between Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping was pure formality, argues Jeff J. Brown, author of "The China Trilogy" and founder of Seek Truth From Facts Foundation. | "The Chinese know that Biden is the quintessential lame duck. Being very Confucist and wanting to respect protocol, position and tradition, they met. But that is about all," Brown says. | According to him, what Xi told Biden during the meeting basically amounted to reiterating w…
(2024-11-19). Colombia Imposes Restrictions on Venezuela's Monómeros (+Alex Saab). orinocotribune.com
(2024-11-19). Venezuela Condemns Erik Prince's Involvement in Attacks on PDVSA Oil Facilities. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez condemned the links between US mercenary Erik Prince and far-right Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado and their connection with attacks on the strategic infrastructure of PDVSA reported last week. | During a press conference on Monday, November 18, Rodríguez, who is also oil minister, presented Prince's social media posts after the attacks, stating that the mercenary "rejoices in his actions." | She also noted Machado's links with these hired assassins who have been organizing raids in Venezuela intending to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro, civil and military…
(2024-11-19). Despite foreign troops' pledge, Haiti's gangs still run unimpeded. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Nov 19 (Prensa Latina) Months after the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti vowed that the days of local armed gangs were numbered, criminal groups still run unimpeded, to the point of bringing international air services to a halt.
(2024-11-19). Uruguay ¥s paper sounds alarm over child abuse in the country. plenglish.com Montevideo, Nov 19 (Prensa Latina) World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse is observed in this capital on Tuesday, along with warnings of a scourge that is causing repercussions nationwide here.
(2024-11-19). Artists from St. Petersburg will perform in Havana. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 19 (Prensa Latina) The St. Petersburg Artistic Ensemble will perform next Friday at the Avellaneda Hall of Havana's National Theater, the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Cuba reported today.
(2024-11-19). Cuban official stresses potentialities of his country's economic zone. plenglish.com Managua, Nov 19 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary General of the Cuban Chamber of Commerce, Omar de Jesús Fernández, highlighted here today the investment potentialities that Mariel Special Development Zone (ZED) offers in the west of the island.
(2024-11-19). Haitian gangs fail to take over Pétion Ville. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Nov 19 (Prensa Latina) Haitian gangs lost almost thirty men today, in their attempt to seize Pétion Ville, one of the few places that has managed to escape their control in this capital.
(2024-11-19). Japan to send emergency aid to Cuba in aftermath of Hurricane Rafael. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 19 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Japan announced today that it will provide emergency items to Cuba in response to the serious damage caused by Hurricane Rafael, the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minrex) reported today.
(2024-11-19). Angolan and US presidents meet during G20 Summit. plenglish.com Luanda, Nov 19 (Prensa Latina) Angolan President Joà£o Lourenàßo and his counterpart from the United States, Joe Biden, met on Tuesday on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
(2024-11-19). Cuba expresses solidarity with Nicaragua, hit by Tropical Storm Sara. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Tuesday expressed his solidarity with the Nicaraguan people, affected by the ravages of Tropical Storm Sara, which caused havoc in several Central American countries.
(2024-11-19). The disappeared of Ayotzinapa reverently remembered in new theater work. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES — A decade has passed since 43 young students from the all-male Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers College, in Tixtla in the state of Guerrero, were hijacked, attacked, shot at and otherwise forcibly "disappeared" at the hands of Mexican police, politicians, military and cartel members in deadly collusion. The politically engaged students had been traveling …
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WARWICK, N.Y.—A tall Chinese temple looms over the small Hudson Valley town of Warwick, N.Y. The temple is the centerpiece of a sprawling and secretive school/dormitory complex for Falun Gong, which the People's Republic of China notes is a cult that sponsors the Shen Yun dance company. Shen Yun troupes tour the world, infusing classical …
(2024-11-19). Laborers to offer union-wide paid maternity leave January 1. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON —The Laborers will offer all new mothers among their members offering 12 weeks of maternity leave benefits starting January 1. The mothers will be eligible for up to $800 per week, union President Brent Booker says. With the new union-wide union-paid benefit, "You don't have to choose between being a mother or being a …
(2024-11-19). After a long absence, D.C.'s Paul Robeson Peace and Justice Awards Gala returns. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—During the last weekend of October, activists and organizers from all over the District of Columbia gathered at the Bolivian Embassy to break bread and take part in the Paul Robeson Peace and Justice Awards Gala. It was a night of remembrance, calls to action, and most of all celebration, commemorating the 100th anniversary of …
(2024-11-19). Iran discovers historic metalworking workshop near Masuleh. tvbrics.com 
Situated 2,500 metres above sea level, the site contains evidence of sophisticated metalworking…
(2024-11-19). Brazil and Argentina sign memorandum of understanding. tvbrics.com 
It will allow the transport of gas from the Vaca Muerta fields to Brazil…
(2024-11-19). Brazil hands over G20 presidency to South Africa. tvbrics.com Food security will be one of South Africa's priorities at the G20…
(2024-11-19). BRICS Traditional Values Forum establishes permanent meeting on literature. tvbrics.com 
The participants of the meeting also proposed to create a business platform for cooperation based on traditional values…
(2024-11-19). China and Vietnam open new border corridors to boost trade and tourism. tvbrics.com 
The corridors to create streamlined cross-border travel and economic opportunities for border residents…
(2024-11-19). China discovers new species of ankylosaur dinosaur. tvbrics.com 
It measured over six metres in length and lived approximately 72—84 million years ago…
(2024-11-19). China-Saudi Arabia mega refining and petrochemical project breaks ground in Fujian. tvbrics.com 
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(2024-11-19). Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi celebrates his birthday. tvbrics.com 
The Egyptian leader turns 70…
(2024-11-19). G20 countries support cooperation in regulating AI in the summit's final declaration. tvbrics.com The participants of the meeting also declared their intention to work with digital platforms to combat disinformation…
(2024-11-19). Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hold talks. tvbrics.com The two sides reiterated their commitment to strengthen bilateral ties between the countries…
(2024-11-19). Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: BRICS countries increase their influence in the G20. tvbrics.com The diplomat told journalists about the results of the G20 summit…
(2024-11-19). UAE university funds eight innovative student projects on childhood and maternal health. tvbrics.com 
The projects align with national goals to promote advancements in healthcare, education, and social development…
(2024-11-19). Pentagon fails seventh straight audit amid $1 trillion military budget. nationofchange.org Meanwhile, Congress continues to approve unprecedented increases in military spending, pushing the budget close to $1 trillion.
(2024-11-19). Taxing Big Oil could boost UN loss and damage fund by 2000%. nationofchange.org Targeting the world's seven largest publicly traded oil and gas companies—ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron, TotalEnergies, BP, Equinor, and ENI—the tax would hold major polluters accountable for their contributions to the climate crisis.
(2024-11-19). Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters—a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage. nationofchange.org These increases are driven by a potent mix of rising insurance payouts coupled with rising costs of construction as people build increasingly expensive homes and other assets in harm's way.
(2024-11-19). EU Adopts New Regulation to Curtail Forced Labor. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Workers carry bags as they harvest cotton in a field in Hami in western China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, September 21, 2016. | © 2016 Chinatopix via AP Photo | Today, the European Union approved a law forbidding the sale in the EU of products made with forced labor, a decisive step in combatting this abusive practice and holding corporations to account. The Forced Labor Regulation (FLR) will require authorities of all EU states to ban from the EU market any products or components which have been made, in part or whole, with forced labor. It will target perverse incentives…
(2024-11-19). Talk World Radio: Raed Jarrar on the Ongoing Criminal Destruction of Palestine. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about the crime of war in Palestine with Raed Jarrar, advocacy director for DAWN — the organization founded by slain writer Jamal Khashoggi and found at dawnmena.org. …
(2024-11-19). How Big Tech made Trump 2.0. therealnews.com 
There are a lot of similarities between the 2016 and 2024 elections, but the media ecosystem we have today is fundamentally different from the ecosystem we had in 2015-2016, during the first stage of Donald Trump's political rise and the MAGA-morphosis of the Republican party. The Twitter and Facebook of that time are long gone, …
(2024-11-19). Tea, Trump, and tyranny: could America rejoin the British Empire? onlineopinion.com.au 'People are saying this is a surrender. Fake news! This is the ultimate deal, folks. We're coming back as the top colony. No one's ever done that before.'
(2024-11-19). Cherry Trees Blooming in Winter. davidswanson.org In my town the cherry trees now bloom as winter approaches, and the curious thing is that people no longer mention the lovely spring days in November without adding they they are aware it's an indication of a climate collapse that may rapidly render human life on Earth impossible. Everyone not only knows it but …
(2024-11-19). The Message and War. davidswanson.org I wasn't going to read The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates because I'm doing what I can to end the genocide and occupation, and because Coates seems like such a nice guy that it saddens me that he nonsensically defended the U.S. Civil War. I'm very glad that I did read it. I did so because …
(2024-11-19). Most Censored Paper on Earth: The Lancet-Censored "Sudden Death" COVID-19 Vaccine Autopsy Paper Has Been Peer-Reviewed and Published/By Dr. WIlliam Makis. marktanliano.net 
Original Link Here: Most Censored Paper on Earth: The Lancet-Censored "Sudden Death" COVID-19 Vaccine Autopsy Paper Has Been Peer-Reviewed and Published — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Dr. William Makis Global Research, November 18, 2024 COVID Intel It has been two years now, with unprecedented censorship from Lancet and another Elsevier …
(2024-11-19). Jeremy Corbyn is calling for Labour to act NOW over the UK's live music industry. thecanary.co Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has called on the government to urgently intervene in the plight faced by Britain's struggling grassroots music venues by legislating to implement a small ticket levy on concerts held at large music arenas and stadiums such as The O2 and EE Wembley Stadium in London, AO Arena in Manchester …
(2024-11-19). Colombia's prosecution confirms plea deal with jailed former UNGRD chiefs. colombiareports.com The prosecution said Monday that it had reached a plea agreement with several corrupt former executives of Colombia's disaster management agency UNGRD. In the deal, the former UNGRD executives and…
(2024-11-19). Anti-genocide campaigners call for protest outside Hastings council after Gaza motion blocked 4 times. skwawkbox.org 
Hastings and District Palestine Solidarity Campaign (HDSPC) and Hastings Jews for Justice have called for a demonstration outside the Hastings Council offices tomorrow evening after the council blocked a motion on Gaza for the fourth time. A statement from the group reads: We are disgusted that once again Hastings Borough Council officers have taken it …
(2024-11-19). Amid the Media Noise About 'Cronyism', Keir Starmer Is Quietly Reforming Political Standards for the Better. bylinetimes.com Keir Starmer has quietly published his new Ministerial Code, setting out the standards required of Government ministers for their conduct and behaviour. | If ministers break the Code, the expectation is generally that they will be sacked, so any rule-changes have a significant bearing on what happens in the event of a political scandal. | The Prime Minister has received some criticism for the several-month delay to publishing his new Code, with most PMs putting out their own versions within a few weeks of office. | The criticism follows a series of stories about "cronyism" in Starmer's new Government, follow…
(2024-11-19). Pro-assisted dying group has its origins in eugenics — and it all revolves around your favourite chocolate company. thecanary.co What does a sitting Labour MP, a multimillion charitable trust, and the most prominent UK-based pro-assisted dying lobby group have in common? It turns out, quite a lot actually — and all of them may be about to ruin your favourite confectionery treat forever. However, the string of perturbing connections the Canary is about to […] | By
(2024-11-19). Long Covid has left me feeling worthless and invisible — and Labour is making it worse. thecanary.co 
My name is Sam. I am 52. I am doubly disabled. I am Autistic and I have been disabled with long Covid since 15 March 2020. There are two parts to my disability experience. The first part is the disability itself. That's really bad. The second part is how society treats me and people like …
(2024-11-19). Inside the campaign to close California's remaining women's prisons. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2024-11-19). The Brasília suicide bomber and the normalization of madness. strategic-culture.su "Don't contradict a madman" is a common saying in Brazil, and it's a reasonable one. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | "Don't contradict a mad…
(2024-11-19). Trump and the storm of the century. strategic-culture.su The U.S. is sleepwalking into disaster in the Middle East | By Douglas MACGREGOR | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The fear in many nations' c…
(2024-11-19). Trump Election win triggers Houthi war drills as yemen braces for U.S. invasion. strategic-culture.su The goal is not to repel or kill enemy soldiers but to capture them," said Ali Mohammed Hassan, his voice steady as he adjusted the strap of his AK-47. Dressed in the traditional Tahami uniform, grenades hanging from his belt and ammunition at the ready, Hassan spoke with the confidence of someone deeply familiar with the terrain. "I know this land. That is our advantage."
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(2024-11-19). What do Trump, Black Rock and the Wall Street giants have in common? strategic-culture.su
(2024-11-19). Sikh Pilgrims Gather in Pakistan for Baba Guru Nanak's 555th Birth Anniversary. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-19). Surfboards and Science: Why a 17-Year-Old's Ocean 'Thermometer' Won't Save the Planet. wattsupwiththat.com So, to The Guardian: Next time, try citing evidence that doesn't dissolve under the first wave of scrutiny—or logic. And to the young surfer: Keep riding those waves and having fun. But when it comes to ocean temperatures, let's leave the analysis to professionals—preferably ones who acknowledge the massive uncertainty in the data they're working with. Or, at the very least, someone who doesn't think their wetsuit doubles as a thermometer.
(2024-11-19). OPINION — The US and Middle East Under Trump 2.0 Must Look Better Than Under Trump 1.0. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-19). Kids Get Enough Climate Propaganda Already, News4Jax, They Don't Need More. wattsupwiththat.com Kids do not need yet another source of climate misinformation and alarm in their lives, they already have far too much exposure to it. News4Jax should be more skeptical about this kind of cheerleading for climate content, especially since as a media outlet, they are themselves a major source for kids' and adults' unreasonable anxiety about climate change.
(2024-11-19). Millions of Pounds of Cold Weather Benefits Could be Lost Due to Unreliable Met Office Data. wattsupwiththat.com Some of the poorest and most vulnerable members of society are losing out on millions of pounds worth of cold weather payments in England and Wales due to official reliance on data from corrupted Met Office temperature measuring stations. In 2022-23, cold weather payments of £130 million were made to around five million households, but it's possible that the annual figures would be much higher if more accurate local temperatures measurements had been used.
(2024-11-19). Reflections on Claims about Coral Cover (Part 1). wattsupwiththat.com In fact, the method used to survey the corals makes it impossible to determine whether the loss is statistically significance or not, and the surveys were only of the reef perimeters, specifically avoiding habitats with higher levels of coral cover including the reef crest. So, claims that coral cover is between 10 and 30% really needs to be qualified.
(2024-11-19). Health Rumors Revive Focus on Khamenei's Potential Successor. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-19). Jerusalem Court Orders Palestinian Authority To Compensate Sbarro Bombing Victims. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-19). Hƒ´koi day 9: 35,000 join as Treaty Principles Bill protest reaches Parliament. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News More than 35,000 people today gathered as Aotearoa New Zealand's Hƒ´koi m≈ç te Tiriti overflowed from Parliament's grounds and onto nearby streets in the capital Wellington P≈çneke. Eru Kapa-Kingi told the crowd "MƒÅori nation has been born" today and that "Te Tiriti is forever". ACT leader David Seymour was met with chants of…
(2024-11-19). Kiwi pilot kidnapping in West Papua leads to police raids in Australia. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Duncan Graham An alleged plot involving firearms and threatening the life of New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens when held hostage in Papua this year is being investigated by the Australian Federal Police. The case involves "advancing a political cause by the separation of West Papua from Indonesia . . . with the intention of…
(2024-11-19). 'What's good for MƒÅori is good for everyone' — Hƒ´koi ends with peaceful protest. asiapacificreport.nz By Ashleigh McCaull, RNZ News journalist Aotearoa New Zealand's capital Wellington P≈çneke turned into a sea of black, white and red today, as more than 42,000 people supporting te Hƒ´koi m≈ç te Tiriti overflowed Parliament's lawn and onto the streets. Supporters then headed to Waitangi Park, where a post-hƒ´koi concert took place. Thousands of supporters…
(2024-11-19). Release: Roger Waters challenges McGill President & megadonor's repression. justpeaceadvocates.ca Roger Waters challenges McGill President & megadonor's repression | Online rally coincides with two day student strike for Palestine at multiple Quebec universities & colleges | On Thursday, November 21 at 11 EST rock legend Roger Waters will join an online rally on "Students over donor money: the suppression of Palestine solidarity at McGill University and beyond." The event is a response to McGill recently cancelling the room booking for the UN Special Rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories, suspending student club Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights and seeking to have a court ban pr…
(2024-11-19). "Absolutely Insane": Pentagon Officials on Trump's Military Deportation Plan. theintercept.com 
(2024-11-19). Toward a New Abuelita Canon. publicbooks.org The new abuelita canon is giving a sense of interiority to the lived and unlived lives of our abuelas.
(2024-11-19). Egypt is betting on Trump's vision to end "endless wars" unitedworldint.com Whoever in our region bets on the occupant of the White House must prepare for a new disappointment. By Mohamed Sabreen, Cairo / Egypt While criticism of American policy is increasing in the Arab world, and some like to raise expectations from the new American president, on the other hand, we see that the majority …
(2024-11-19). The first battleground between Trump and the neocons: Syria. unitedworldint.com The neocon "Greater Middle East Project" is at stake. By Fikret Akfƒ±rat Francis Fukuyama, a former neocon but popular neoliberal ideologue, sees Trump's election victory as "the end of neoliberalism." He writes that "the blowout victory of Donald Trump and the Republican Party on Tuesday night will lead to major changes in important policy areas, …
(2024-11-19). Authorities Fail to Address Ethnic Violence in India's Manipur State. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People run past burning vehicles of India's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during a protest to condemn the alleged killing of women and children in Imphal, capital of India's northeastern state of Manipur, November 16, 2024. | © 2024 AFP via Getty Images…
(2024-11-19). Iraq: Surging Unlawful Executions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Barbed wire. | © 2017 Nasis/Getty Images | (Beirut) — The Iraqi government dramatically increased the scale and pace of unlawful executions in 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. Cases Human Rights Watch documented show that the authorities are carrying out these executions without prior notice to lawyers or family members and despite credible allegations of torture and violations of the right to a fair trial. In January, Human Rights Watch reported that at least 150 prisoners at the Iraqi Nasiriyah Central Prison were facing imminent execution without warning. Authorities e…
(2024-11-19). Colombians turns to China for business opportunities. america.cgtn.com 
For decades the United States has been Colombia's primary trading partner, but in the last few years the number of imports from China has grown to compete for the top slot. More and more Colombians are venturing to the other side of the Pacific to build businesses, and one Colombian man has been helping other Colombians to join in on the club. Michelle Begue reports from Bogota.
(2024-11-19). Trump likely to face legal challenges to his mass deportation plan. america.cgtn.com 
After months of vowing to deport millions of undocumented migrants from the U.S., President-elect Donald Trump has now announced plans to do it by declaring a national emergency and mobilizing the U.S. military. Toni Waterman reports from Austin, Texas on potential legal challenges to this policy.
(2024-11-19). Palm Springs Approves $6 Million Payment To Black And Latino Families Over Burned Homes In 1960s. moguldom.com In a historic move, the Palm Springs City Council has unanimously approved a $5.9 million settlement for Black and Latino families displaced during urban renewal campaigns in the California city during the 1950s and 1960s, The Associate Press reported. The decision comes decades after the destruction of homes in Section 14, a square-mile neighborhood on …
(2024-11-19). Brazil officially hands over G20 Presidency to South Africa. sanews.gov.za Brazil officially hands over G20 Presidency to South Africa | By Gabisile Ngcobo | Rio de Janeiro – Brazil has officially transferred the historic Group of 20 (G20) Presidency to South Africa at the closing ceremony of the annual summit that was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. | South Africa will make history as the first African country to preside over the G20, with approximately 130 meetings planned for 2025. | The ceremonial handover was conducted by President Cyril Ramaphosa and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who both struck the ceremonial gavel before exchanging handshakes and smiles. | The p…
(2024-11-19). Lamola urges global citizens to hold G20 leaders accountable. sanews.gov.za Lamola urges global citizens to hold G20 leaders accountable | By Gabisile Ngcobo | Rio de Janeiro – International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says global citizens must hold the leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) accountable. | This comes after various declarations and commitments were made during the summit that opened on Monday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. | The first day of the G20 Leaders' Summit came to an end on Monday, with important results for the future of the planet and crucial commitments such as the fight against hunger, sustainable development and the taxation of billionaires. | "E…
(2024-11-19). Power relations contribute to violation of women. sanews.gov.za Power relations contribute to violation of women | Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Deputy Minister, Steve Letsike, says power relations between men and women contribute to violation of women., , Letsike said men have been conditioned to feel entitled to women's time, labour, bodies and more., , "There is no competition between men and women, but men have to understand that they do not have the right over women's bodies, that must be understood. You can be partners, you can share equality, you can share finances, but there is nothing that justifies having to violate another person, especially women…
(2024-11-19). Deputy President to attend SADC Extraordinary Summit. sanews.gov.za Deputy President to attend SADC Extraordinary Summit | Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile is expected participate in the Extraordinary Meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government in Harare, Zimbabwe., , The Deputy President will attend Wednesday's meeting on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Republic of South Africa. | In a statement, the Presidency said the Summit will amongst others, receive an update on the security situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and also consider a report carried out on the SADC Mission in the DRC…
(2024-11-19). Construction mafia disrupts projects worth R63bn. sanews.gov.za Construction mafia disrupts projects worth R63bn | Since 2019, construction site disruptions by criminal syndicates have disrupted over 180 projects worth R63 billion, using tactics such as extortion, intimidation, violence and sabotage., , "Their demands for up to 30% of contract value undermine the integrity of our procurement systems and delay critical infrastructure delivery," the Deputy Minister of Finance, Ashor Sarupen, said on Tuesday in Durban., , Addressing the National Construction Summit on site disruption, the Deputy Minister said while the construction industry faces numerous challenges, none is mor…
(2024-11-19). Agreements signed with battery energy storage projects. sanews.gov.za Agreements signed with battery energy storage projects | Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has signed two project agreements and the commercial close of two projects appointed as preferred bidders under the first Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP) Bid Window 1., , According to the Department of Electricity and Energy, the two projects secure "a total of 360 MW/1440 MWh storage capacity under the country's first grid-scale bid window"., , "Both projects, developed by EDF International and their project partners, Mulilo, Gibb-Crede, Pele Gr…
(2024-11-19). Prepaid electricity customers reminded to recode meters before Sunday deadline. sanews.gov.za Prepaid electricity customers reminded to recode meters before Sunday deadline | Eskom is urging all prepaid electricity customers to update their meters immediately to avoid an unexpected loss of electricity. | This as the November 24 deadline for upgrading of meters is now less than a week away. | The power utility explained that after Sunday, 24 November, meters still using Key Revision Number 1 will no longer accept electricity tokens, rendering the meter inoperable. | This could necessitate a meter replacement that could cost up to R12 000, at the customer's cost. | Group Executive for Distribution at the po…
(2024-11-19). Close to 4 000 jobs on the cards as China-African Precious Metals expand operations in North West. sanews.gov.za Close to 4 000 jobs on the cards as China-African Precious Metals expand operations in North West | The China-African Precious Metals Company has recently opened a newly refurbished gold processing plant, which will create close to 4 000 work opportunities in Orkney in the City of Matlosana Local Municipality, North West. | The plant, which was resuscitated to the tune of over R200 million, forms part of the company's R2 billion investment at its Orkney operations in the province. | The official opening of the plant was attended by Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, Premier of the North…
(2024-11-19). The Upside Down: The War We Never Mention. bylinetimes.com I recently sat in my local church, St Michael and All Angels, in Great Tew, and listened to the English academic and historian Diane Purkiss talk about how civil wars begin. | She was speaking at an event commemorating the Great Tew Circle, a remarkable group of scholars and poets that formed a rolling house party-cum-think tank at the manor house in Tew in the years before the outbreak of the first English Civil War in 1642. | Professor Purkiss is the author of the 2004 book The English Civil War: A People's History, which opens with a puzzled question: if this is arguably the most important event in Englis…
(2024-11-19). Jeremy Clarkson, James Dyson and Junk Stats: Is This the Best the Anti-Inheritance Tax Farming Lobby Has to Offer? bylinetimes.com 
Former Top Gear host and 'Diddly Squat' TV farmer Jeremy Clarkson is leading the charge on the front page of The Sun today, after pledging to join the farmer protests in the capital. | The Government couldn't have handpicked a better opponent themselves. In a 2021 interview with The Times, the Conservative-voting controversialist said avoiding inheritance tax was "the critical thing" in his decision to buy his (then) £4m+ farm, so no surprise he's a bit sore now. | Clarkson says he's turning up to the protest against the advice of his doctors, who think he needs to avoid stress. It also appears to be ag…
(2024-11-19). Trump's New Cabinet Member Wants Resistance Leaders' 'Heads on Stakes'. youtube.com 
(2024-11-19). Some Facilitators of Healthy, Positive and Supportive Social Relationships and Interactions. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Gentleness, Obedience to the Ruler, Sound Consultation, Self-presevation and care for the family, Forgiveness Accompanied With Caution and Resoluteness, Justice and Kindness, Good Suspicion, Humility and Not Scornful, Collaboration upon In Virtue and Forbidding Evil Imam Muhammad Al-Amin Ash-Shanqeetee, may Allah have mercy …
(2024-11-19). The Heat: G20 Summit 2024. america.cgtn.com 
(2024-11-19). Why Southeast Asia will stand up to Trump. onlineopinion.com.au There no need for ASEAN leaders to buy MAGA merchandise especially submarines and missile systems or to ingratiate themselves further with the new US president.
(2024-11-19). Berkeley course description hailing Hamas as 'revolutionary resistance force' sparks backlash. haaretz.com The university is now reviewing its rules for publishing information about courses after the now-deleted description of an English literature class…
(2024-11-19). Army Arsenal Seeking Info On Mysterious Drone Flights Over Installation. twz.com 
(2024-11-19). TB3 Operates From Turkey's 'Drone Carrier' Amphibious Assault Ship For The First Time. twz.com 
(2024-11-19). üü•UGANDA'S DR KIZZA BESIGYE MISSING. independent.co.ug 
Byanyima asks Gov to produce Besigye Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The front page of Wednesday's The Daily Monitor says it all — " Besigye missing in Nairobi." Dr. Kizza Besigye, veteran Ugandan politician and four-time presidential candidate is reported missing, but his wife Winnie Byanyima claims he was kidnapped in Nairobi, …
(2024-11-19). Court postpones Pressure 24 Seven case. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has postponed the case involving TikToker Ibrahim Musana, popularly known as Pressure 24 Seven, who faces charges of promoting hate speech. Pressure 24 Seven is accused of eight counts of promoting hate speech against President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among, …
(2024-11-19). EquityBCDC MD Mulamba paints rich picture of the hosts as DRC Equity Bank conference starts. independent.co.ug 
Kinshasa, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity BCDC Managing Director, Willy Mulamba, has painted a rich picture of DRC's economic potential for delegates attending the 3rd trade mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. "DRC is a country rich in resources and opportunities and we as Equity are committed …
(2024-11-19). Four arrested over gang rape and robbery in Kibaale. independent.co.ug 
Kibaale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four suspects are in custody at Kibaale Central Police Station over allegations of rape and robbery. The suspects, whose identities remain undisclosed to protect the integrity of ongoing investigations, were apprehended on Sunday night during a police operation. The group is accused of waylaying businessman Peter Bigirwa and his …
(2024-11-19). Kyabazinga celebrates 1st wedding anniversary. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Busoga Kingdom is celebrating the first wedding anniversary of His Royal Highness Kyabazinga Gabula Nadiope IV and his wife, Inhebantu Mutesi Jovia. The royal wedding, which took place on November 18, 2023, has garnered widespread attention from leaders and citizens across the kingdom and beyond. Leading the tributes was Joseph …
(2024-11-19). Police defy Minister's orders on Kireka barracks land evictions. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force has refused to comply with an order from State Minister for Lands, Sam Mayanja, to allow people evicted from the disputed Kireka Police barracks land to return to their houses. Last year, Major General Geoffrey Tumusiime Katsigazi, the then Deputy Inspector General of Police, ordered the eviction …
(2024-11-19). Police recovers Kotido's stolen cows in Moroto. independent.co.ug 
Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces in Kotido district have recovered over 50 cows that suspected Karamojong warriors raided in a foiled mission in Moroto district. It is reported that the armed warriors believed to have come from Kotido district raided cows from the grazing area in Kobebe village before shooting and injuring …
(2024-11-19). WINNIE BYANYIMA: Release Besigye! independent.co.ug 
Byanyima asks Gov to produce Besigye Kampala, Ugandaa | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Winnie Byanyima, wife of missing veteran Ugandan politician Dr. Kizza Besigye has accused Government of holding him in a Kampala military facility. "I request the govt of Uganda to release my husband Dr Kizza Besigye from where he is being held …
(2024-11-19). Unir a trabajadores y oprimidos, luchar contra MAGA y la guerra — editorial. workers.org 
El editorial de Mundo Obrero del día después de las elecciones llamaba a todos los que luchan contra la guerra imperialista y a todos los que odian y pretenden combatir el programa MAGA a ´responder con todas las formas de protesta a cualquier ataque que se nos presente ª. Peoplehood Parade . . . |
(2024-11-19). CDN chequea avances en provincia de Cuba afectada por huracán Rafael. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 nov (RHC) En reunión del Consejo de Defensa Nacional (CDN), encabezada por su presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel, se conoció este martes que la provincia de Artemisa muestra avances en la recuperación de servicios básicos, tras las severas afectaciones que sufrió por el paso del huracán Rafael por el occidente de Cuba.
(2024-11-19). Ballet Nacional de Cuba de gira por Asia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 nov (RHC) El Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC), bajo la dirección de Viengsay Valdés, realiza una gira por Asia que comprende actuaciones en China, Vietnam y Laos, según divulga hoy una nota de la agrupación.
(2024-11-19). Vicepresidente Valdés Mesa: Siria siempre podrá contar con Cuba (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 nov (RHC) El miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y vicepresidente de la República, Salvador Valdés Mesa afirmó este martes que Siria siempre podrá contar con el apoyo y colaboración de la isla caribeña.
(2024-11-19). Manos amigas en Pilón (+Audio). radiohc.cu El sonido de su teléfono cambio la rutina de la tarde de aquel domingo 10 de noviembre en que retozaba con su nieto en el portal.
(2024-11-19). Comunicación al Día. radiohc.cu Comunicación al Día, te invita a conocer por dentro la Ley de Comunicación Social, que entró en vigor en octubre pasado. Su implementación se lleva a cabo en medio de un proceso de aprendizaje continuo, conducido por el Instituto de Comunicación Social.
(2024-11-19). Venezuela rechaza en forma categórica proyecto de ley de EEUU. radiohc.cu Caracas, 19 nov (RHC) Venezuela rechazó este martes en forma categórica la aprobación por la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos de un proyecto de ley que busca impedir las relaciones y cooperación económica entre ambos países.
(2024-11-19). Voleibolistas de playa en el top ten del ranking. radiohc.cu Artemisa, 19 nov (ACN) El artemiseño Noslen Díaz Amaro y su compañero de dupla, el villaclareño Jorge Luis Alayo Moliner, cerraron el año con broche de oro, al incluirse entre los diez primeros voleibolistas de playa del planeta, según la última actualización de 2024 del ranking del orbe.
(2024-11-19). La victoria electoral de Donald Trump brinda un cauteloso optimismo para la paz en Ucrania. strategic-culture.su Trump necesita escuchar al pueblo estadounidense y cumplir con su promesa de paz. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | El manifiesto de Trump "Estado…
(2024-11-19). Ucrania atacó provincia rusa de Briansk con misiles balísticos de largo alcance. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 nov (RHC) Las Fuerzas Armadas de Ucrania atacaron este martes con misiles balísticos de largo alcance ATACMS una instalación en la provincia rusa de Briansk, comunicó el Ministerio de Defensa ruso.
(2024-11-19). Canciller sirio inicia visita oficial a Irán. radiohc.cu Damasco, 19 nov (RHC) El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Siria, Bassam Sabbagh, comienza este martes una visita oficial a Irán, donde sostendrá conversaciones sobre recientes acontecimientos regionales, especialmente las agresiones israelíes, informaron fuentes diplomáticas citadas por el diario Al-Watan.
(2024-11-19). Arlenis Sierra se tomará un año sabático por maternidad. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 nov (RHC).- La cubana Arlenis Sierra, una de las mejores ciclistas de América en los últimos años, estará alejada de las carreteras alrededor de un año por maternidad, reveló la propia pedalista.
(2024-11-19). Hong Kong democracy activists jailed: Who are they, what's the case about? aljazeera.com The Hong Kong 47 were first arrested in 2021 for organising unofficial elections that authorities likened to a 'coup'.
(2024-11-19). EEUU: Piden a Biden eliminar a Cuba de lista de patrocinadores del terrorismo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 nov (RHC) Congresistas de Estados Unidos exhortaron al presidente Joseph Biden a un alivio inmediato de las sanciones contra Cuba y eliminar la designación del país caribeño como patrocinador del terrorismo.
(2024-11-19). Lamentan deceso de Gabriel Molina, fundador de Prensa Latina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 nov (RHC) La Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (Upec) lamenta este martes el fallecimiento de Gabriel Molina, fundador de la Agencia Prensa Latina y a quien considera un icono del sistema de prensa de la Revolución Cubana.
(2024-11-19). Provincia Mayabeque retorna a la normalidad tras paso huracán Rafael. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 nov (RHC) El Consejo de Defensa Nacional determinó el paso a la normalidad de Mayabeque ante los avances en el restablecimiento de los servicios vitales y la actividad socioeconómica, luego del impacto del huracán Rafael.