(2024-12-06). DWP strips severely chronically ill mother and disabled son of £8k a year in Universal Credit migration. thecanary.co The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Universal Credit mandatory managed migration has stripped a severely chronically ill and largely bedbound mother of her benefits for her disabled son. Now, as temperatures drop, and energy bills rise, she can no longer afford the heating to keep her home a safe temperature for their health. Her …
(2024-12-06). Inequality Street: the charity that's giving the finger to homelessness this Christmas. thecanary.co Birmingham based homelessness charity SIFA Fireside is rewriting the rules of Christmas with its latest campaign — Inequality Street — amid fears that homelessness is set to soar across the UK. Inequality Street The charity's satirical Christmas chocolate box has been created to shine a light on a historic problem of poverty and homelessness. From …
(2024-12-06). After divesting from fossil fuels, universities are now ending recruitment ties to these companies too. thecanary.co Aberystwyth University has committed to ending its recruitment ties with fossil fuel and mining companies. In doing so, it becomes the 10th UK university and the 3rd in Wales to exclude the fossil fuel industry from its careers and recruitment activities. Universities now ending recruitment deals with fossil fuel companies In an updated Ethical Careers …
(2024-12-06). Renowned Cuban drummer to perform at Jazz Festival in Villa Clara. plenglish.com Santa Clara, Cuba, Dec 6 (Prensa Latina) Renowned Cuban drummer Juan Carlos Rojas expressed his satisfaction here with the designation of Villa Clara as one of the venues for the international Jazz Plaza Festival that will take place in Cuba in January-February 2025.
(2024-12-06). Trump, Magic, and Misdirection. levernews.com
(2024-12-06). Piers Morgan — Normalizing Israel's Genocide. counterpunch.org 
Since October 7, 2023, white settler propaganda has ramped up through two insidious tactics targeting western audiences. The first rationalizes Israel's brutality under the pretext of "self-defense" of a supposed "civilized" western democracy in a barbaric region, exploiting the conflation of Zionism with Judaism and dehumanizing all Palestinian people as "terrorists" to legitimize the ongoing
(2024-12-06). Gaza health horror: Pregnancy is now a life-threatening condition. peoplesworld.org 
U.S. laws require healthcare practitioners and anyone else who suspects they may have encountered a case of child abuse to report it to "the state." But what is one to do when it is the state itself that's doing the abusing? The Lancet medical journal, published in Britain and read throughout the world, recently condemned …
(2024-12-06). Vauxhall workers in England oppose closure of Luton plant by Stellantis and support international fightback. wsws.org Stellantis has announced the closure of the Luton van plant, directly axing at least 1,100 jobs, with production ending in the second quarter of 2025.
(2024-12-06). Nine arrested in Turkey for protesting Erdoğan's complicity in genocide. wsws.org Citing slogans that contain no insults or calls for violence as evidence of a criminal offence itself exposes Turkey's complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza.
(2024-12-06). After Stellantis CEO resigns, UAW moves to wrap up phony "Keep the Promise" campaign. wsws.org The UAW has withdrawn its grievances against Stellantis and postponed any further strike votes or talk of strikes related to job cuts until sometime in 2025.
(2024-12-06). Australian industrial court bans Woolworths picket in Melbourne. wsws.org If allowed to stand, the order creates the conditions for any strike, even one that is legally "protected" under Australia's harsh industrial laws, to be undermined and effectively broken up by the state.
(2024-12-06). The fall of the French government and the bankruptcy of the New Popular Front. wsws.org If it is far-right forces that are being strengthened by Barnier's fall despite mass social anger against Macron, this is due to the bankruptcy of the NFP, which works to paralyze the workers.
(2024-12-06). Amnesty International documents genocidal intent of Israeli leaders. wsws.org In its exhaustive 296-page report, Amnesty International demonstrated that this mass killing was motivated by genocidal intent, which permeated from the top of the Israeli government to the soldiers doing the killing.
(2024-12-06). Germany's election campaign at the expense of refugees. wsws.org The so-called "refugee question" is not just one issue among many, but an integral component of bourgeois politics.
(2024-12-06). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org South Korean commuter rail workers strike over pay and conditions; India: Ludhiana Civil Hospital contract workers demand permanency and higher pay; Australia: Essential Energy electricians continue five months of industrial action; St Vincent's private hospital nurses strike again in Victoria…
(2024-12-06). Riefenstahl: New documentary about Nazi propagandist warns of the danger of dictatorship and war. wsws.org Andres Veiel is the first filmmaker to be able to draw on materials from Riefenstahl's extensive estate, which contains documents, letters and conversations she recorded, as well as masses of photos.
(2024-12-06). WHO investigating unidentified illness which has killed at least 143 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. wsws.org The World Health Organization is sending a team into a rural southwest province of the DRC to investigate a recent outbreak of disease that has killed at least 143 people and sickened nearly 400. The cause of the outbreak remains to be determined.
(2024-12-06). Australian Greens appeal for big business coalition government with Labor. wsws.org The Greens are signalling they will join a government that will support the Israeli genocide in Gaza, US-led war against China and an onslaught on the social conditions of workers.
(2024-12-06). China rejects claims of 'forced labor' in Xinjiang's tomato industry. ecns.cn A spokesperson of China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday strongly rejected claims of "forced labor" in Xinjiang, following a BBC report that tomato purees sold in several British supermarkets may contain ingredients sourced from the region, purportedly linked to "forced labor".
(2024-12-06). China's New Zealand ambassador warns against joining AUKUS. wsws.org China's ambassador warned that alliances such as AUKUS "will lead to greater divisiveness, confrontation and even conflict and war."
(2024-12-06). China-led ISO tourism standard published. ecns.cn China has led the development of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) tourism standard: ISO 14785: 2024 – Tourism and related services – Tourist information services – Requirements and recommendations, according to China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) in Beijing on Thursday.
(2024-12-06). Starmer pledges UK Labour government to "drain the swamp" wsws.org His speech did more than regurgitate the Thatcherite nostrums of Tony Blair's New Labour. It confirmed that there is no limit to the lurch rightwards of Starmer's declared "party of NATO", of Zionism and the most "business friendly government" in British history.
(2024-12-06). Dept. of Justice investigation finds Memphis police routinely break law, assault, terrorize and abuse residents. wsws.org Commissioned after the police murder of Tyre Nichols in January 2023, the report documents hundreds of crimes committed by Memphis police prior to and after Nichols' murder.
(2024-12-06). China launches 18 satellites aboard one rocket, advancing global internet service. ecns.cn China successfully launched the Qianfan polar orbit satellite group-03 at 12: 41 p.m. on Thursday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province, using a modified Long March-6 carrier rocket, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
(2024-12-06). Australian GDP figures reveal plunge in the economy. wsws.org The data showed that, were it not for increased government spending, the Australian economy would be in a recession.
(2024-12-06). Mobilize the industrial and independent political power of the working class to defend the Canada Post strikers and all public services! wsws.org
(2024-12-06). "Silver Locks Mission": Germany's Left Party stands for capitalism, social cuts and war. wsws.org The protagonists of the "Silver Locks Mission," Gysi, Bartsch and Ramelow, are not only the longest serving Left Party leaders but also the most right-wing.
(2024-12-06). The Canada Post strike at the crossroads: Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee to hold public meeting on Sunday, December 8. wsws.org Canada Post strikers are determined to wage a struggle. But they are being hamstrung by the disastrous policies of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and Canadian Labour Congress, which are forcing the workers to stand alone against the combined strength of corporate Canada and its bought-and-paid-for political representatives.
(2024-12-06). Australian rank-and-file health workers support Woolworths workers' strike. wsws.org The Health Workers Rank-and File Committee—a group of doctors, nurses, pathology and ancillary health workers from across Australia—extends its full support and solidarity to striking Woolworths and Lineage Cold Storage workers.
(2024-12-06). Shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson remains at-large. wsws.org The gunman who shot and killed Thompson on Wednesday morning outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan is still being sought as police say they are getting closer to establishing his identity.
(2024-12-06). Cradle of civilization: Langzhong, the birthplace of Spring Festival culture. ecns.cn The UNESCO has added the Chinese Spring Festival to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, underscoring its global significance as a vibrant celebration and treasured cultural tradition.
(2024-12-06). China sets new record on LNG vessel delivery. ecns.cn A China's self-developed large liquefied natural gas (LNG) container vessel was named and delivered to QatarEnergy in Changxing Island, Shanghai on Friday, according to the shipbuilder, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co Ltd.
(2024-12-06). China records 19,000th bone marrow donor. ecns.cn A woman from northwest China's Gansu Province became the country's 19,000th bone marrow stem cell donor on Friday, according to China Marrow Donor Program (CMDP).
(2024-12-06). China successfully tracks 11th humanity predicted asteroid impact. ecns.cn China successfully observed an asteroid impact on Tuesday UTC, which marks the 11th predicted collision, according to Purple Mountain Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).
(2024-12-06). The rise of Shaxian delicacies: 225 outlets serve in 66 countries. ecns.cn Weng Liyu, a native of Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, operates a Shaxian delicacy restaurant in Paris, France.
(2024-12-06). Tech Frontier | Chinese researchers develop innovative digital design method for fuel cells. ecns.cn A Chinese research team from Tianjin University has announced a new digital design method for fuel cells through high-precision mathematical modeling.
(2024-12-06). IMF official highlights reform-driven progress. ecns.cn The reforming efforts China has made over the past 40-odd years have brought fruitful results in terms of economic development, and the country is expected to continue being the major growth driver for the global economy.
(2024-12-06). Country expected to achieve 2024 forecast. ecns.cn With China's proactive policy taking effect, the Asian Development Bank expects the growth of the Chinese economy this year will be within the target range of about 5 percent, which was announced by the government early this year.
(2024-12-06). China mulls giving domestic products 20% price evaluation preference in gov't procuremen. ecns.cn MOF has released a draft on the standards and implementing policies regarding domestic products in government procurement, planning to give products made in the country a 20 percent price evaluation preference if they meet relevant standards.
(2024-12-06). China Coast Guard carries out patrol off Diaoyu Islands. ecns.cn A vessel fleet of China Coast Guard conducted a patrol within the territorial waters of the China's Diaoyu Islands on Friday, the CCG said on Friday afternoon.
(2024-12-06). China, India hold 32nd meeting of working mechanism on border affairs. ecns.cn China and India held the 32nd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on China-India Border Affairs (WMCC) on Thursday in New Delhi.
(2024-12-06). Subnational work key to Sino-U.S. climate cooperation. ecns.cn Top advocates of China-U.S. collaboration on climate change have published an article urging provinces and cities in the two countries to expand their teamwork.
(2024-12-06). Passenger trips surpass 130 million in 5 years since launch at Beijing Daxing airport. ecns.cn Beijing Daxing International Airport has processed over 130 million passenger trips in its first five years of operation, Beijing Daily reported Friday.
(2024-12-06). Winter scenery of Northwest China's largest glacier in Qaidam Basin. ecns.cn Dunde glacier, also known as Dunde Ice Cap, is the largest flat-topped glacier in the northwest China, with a summit elevation of 5,290 meters.
(2024-12-06). Creative Tanghulu attracts visitors. ecns.cn Tanghulu, a popular street snack traditionally made of candied hawthorns on a stick, is replaced by creative treats such as eggplants, cucumbers, chili peppers and even sausages Lobster and hairy crab in Harbin, attracting many visitors.
(2024-12-06). Livestock transferred to winter pasture in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Every season, the livestock are transferred to different pastures, a tradition that also offers a magnificent spectacle to outsiders.
(2024-12-06). China launches third batch of satellite group. ecns.cn A modified Long March-6 carrier rocket carrying a new group of 18 communication satellites blasts off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province, Dec. 5, 2024.
(2024-12-06). International experts: People's well-being the focus of Chinas development. ecns.cn
(2024-12-06). What significance Spring Festival's WHS status holds globally. ecns.cn On December 4, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added "Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional New Year" to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
(2024-12-06). Foreign experts on the biggest change in China. ecns.cn The 8th Understanding China Conference concluded on Wednesday in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong province. Old and new friends from home and abroad gathered there and shared with China News Network about the biggest change in China in their eyes.
(2024-12-06). Insights | U.S.-China competition inevitable but shouldn't become a zero-sum game: Expert. ecns.cn "Competition between the U.S. and China is inevitable, but it needs to be smart," said Josef Gregory Mahoney, a professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University.
(2024-12-06). Construction techniques for Chinese wooden arch bridges included in UNSECO intangible cultural heritage list. ecns.cn Traditional design and practices for building for Chinese wooden arch bridges were included in the list of intangible cultural heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Thursday.
(2024-12-06). China's commerce ministry confirms resumption of imports from two Australian meat firms. ecns.cn The Chinese commerce ministry on Thursday confirmed the resumption of exports of compliant products from two Australian meat processors to China and called on companies from the two countries to continue to expand economic and trade cooperation in traditional and emerging fields.
(2024-12-06). Seniors discover poise and confidence through ballet. ecns.cn For many members aged 40 to over 70, ballet is more than a hobby — it's a youth dream revived.
(2024-12-06). Xi stresses building strong, modernized information support force. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for efforts to build a strong, modernized information support force, and to realize the leapfrog development of the Chinese military's network information system.
(2024-12-06). Chinese Embassy in Syria advises Chinese citizens to return to China or leave the country ASAP. ecns.cn As the situation in Syria escalates, Chinese Embassy in Syria issued an urgent reminder, advising Chinese citizens to return to China or leave the country as soon as possible.
(2024-12-06). Astronomers observe in situ spheroid formation in distant starburst galaxies. ecns.cn Astronomers from China, France and Japan discovered in situ spheroid formation in distant starburst galaxies.
(2024-12-06). November average temperature hits record high since 1961: CMA. ecns.cn China's average temperature in November hit a record high since 1961, standing nearly 2 C above the historical norm, said the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) on Thursday.
(2024-12-06). NDRC voices support extending Harbin's visa-free transit policy to 144 hours. ecns.cn NDRC has announced its support for extending Harbin in Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province's visa-free transit policy from 72 hours to 144 hours.
(2024-12-06). Team formed to probe Guangdong collapse. ecns.cn The Guangdong provincial government formed an investigation team on Thursday to look into the ground collapse incident which has left 13 workers missing.
(2024-12-06). International solidarity with the Korean labour movement. mailchi.mp General strike and Workers' Power beyond Yoon Seok-yeol's resignation.
(2024-12-06). Labour polling below 'Reform' — who'd have thought fascists would want the full-fat version? skwawkbox.org 
"Having no heart and little mind they don't know how to win either of them in others"… The news that Starmer's Labour has fallen below both the Tories and the Reform neo-fascist 'party' comes as no surprise to anyone who has been paying attention. Labour currently sites in a poor third place behind the two …
(2024-12-06). Keir Starmer's 'plan for change' won't deliver the climate adaptation we need. leftfootforward.org Adrian Ramsay is co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales and the MP for Waveney Valley | Call it a reset, call it a "plan for change", the Prime Minister's administration was in desperate need of a relaunch. Labour have had a shaky first few months, peppered with mis-steps from the ending of the winter fuel allowance to a budget which penalises small businesses and employers and won't deliver improved living standards for people. | So now we have the Government's new priorities from housing to NHS waiting lists to early years education. The ambition for Britain to be a clean energy superpower squeeze…
(2024-12-06). 'Starmer must avoid Biden's strategic mistake': Reactions to Keir Starmer's 'Plan for Change'. leftfootforward.org 'Unless economic growth delivers material benefits for more of us, Starmer risks suffering the same fate as US President Biden.'
(2024-12-06). Lena Herzog: You Cannot Win a Nuclear War. scheerpost.com Click to subscribe on: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / YouTube / Rumble Though one can debate the reasons, statistics and precedent of nuclear war, what is often left out of the conversation is the reality of it: destruction of the world as a whole. In her new immersive art experience titled, "Any War, Any Enemy," immersive artist Lena Herzog throws this reality literally …
(2024-12-06). Trans Rights Activists Hold Sit-In at Capitol to Protest Johnson's Bathroom Ban. truthout.org Dozens of transgender activists and their allies demonstrated at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, staging a sit-in inside a public restroom in defiance of a new policy enacted by Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. Johnson implemented the policy two weeks ago, preempting plans from Rep. Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina) to force a bill to the House floor to formally ban transgender people… |
(2024-12-06). MUST WATCH: Alastair Campbell wipes the floor with Nigel Farage on Question Time. leftfootforward.org Former Labour strategist Alastair Campbell delivered a masterclass on how to call out Nigel Farage over his failures on Brexit, as he took apart the Reform UK leader on Question Time. | Discussing the plight of the economy and Labour's new milestone targets to achieve change in the country, Campbell said: "Brexit has done so much damage to this country", and received much applause. | Farage accused Campbell of being the 'worst loser in history', to which Campbell replied: "You're the worst winner, because you've never taken responsibly from what you've won. | #bbcqt pic.tw…
(2024-12-06). Coffee wilt disease evolves new genetic weapons to target crops. imperial.ac.uk Scientists reveal how coffee wilt fungi gained genes to better infect arabica and robusta crops.
(2024-12-06). Maths Homework Club, solar panels and asthma attacks: News from Imperial. imperial.ac.uk Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
(2024-12-06). Imperial projects among 100 new discovery projects awarded £80m of govt funding. imperial.ac.uk Thirteen ambitious projects at Imperial which could each be the seed of a life-changing discovery are among 100 receiving major new government funding…
(2024-12-06). New AI stroke brain scan readings are twice as accurate as current method. imperial.ac.uk AI pinpoints stroke timing, treatment potential from a single scan…
(2024-12-06). Trump, International Norms and the Growth of "Law-Free Zones" counterpunch.org 
Are we now entering a period where no laws exist? My lawyer friends keep telling me that there is a rule of law. They argue that the indictments of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu prove that the rule of law is effective. I doubt that since neither has yet to be punished nor have the indictments changed their behavior. I challenge my legal friends by asking: What happens when continuing violations challenge the very existence of the rule of law?
(2024-12-06). Biden's Moral Failure Was Israel and Not the Pardon of His Son. counterpunch.org 
The mainstream media is largely ignoring President Joe Biden's moral failure regarding Israel's genocidal bombardment of Gaza, but piling on unreasonably regarding the pardon given to his son. Biden's unwavering support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's military campaign could not be more inconsistent with Biden's overall humanitarian ideals over his long political career. HIs support for Netanyahu is totally inconsistent with the president's admirable and ethical 50-year political career, and his propensity for ignoring the plight of the Palestinians over his long career should be condemned.
(2024-12-06). Trump, International Norms and the Growth of "Law-Free Zones" counterpunch.org Are we now entering a period where no laws exist? My lawyer friends keep telling me that there is a rule of law. They argue that the indictments of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu prove that the rule of law is effective. I doubt that since neither has yet to be punished nor have the indictments changed their behavior. I challenge my legal friends by asking: What happens when continuing violations challenge the very existence of the rule of law?
(2024-12-06). Biden's Moral Failure Was Israel and Not the Pardon of His Son. counterpunch.org The mainstream media is largely ignoring President Joe Biden's moral failure regarding Israel's genocidal bombardment of Gaza, but piling on unreasonably regarding the pardon given to his son. Biden's unwavering support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's military campaign could not be more inconsistent with Biden's overall humanitarian ideals over his long political career. HIs support for Netanyahu is totally inconsistent with the president's admirable and ethical 50-year political career, and his propensity for ignoring the plight of the Palestinians over his long career should be condemned.
(2024-12-06). Teamsters file unfair labor practice charges against Costco. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Costco is facing several unfair labor practice charges brought by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for violating federal labor law and their national master agreement in a "calculated effort to undermine workers' rights and disrupt the collective bargaining process," the union said. "Costco's so-called 'pro-worker' image is now nothing more than a talking point for …
(2024-12-06). GOP: No raises for disabled workers. peoplesworld.org 
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(2024-12-06). Fired Dallas Black Dance Theater members now in national spotlight. peoplesworld.org 
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(2024-12-06). All out for Mumia Abu-Jamal in December. workers.org 
Philadelphia December 9 will mark the 43rd year of unjust incarceration for U.S. political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. Demonstrations, teach-ins and other events will be held in several U.S. cities and in Mexico City, Berlin and Paris. In Philadelphia, a teach-in on political prisoners and dismantling the prison industrial complex will . . . |
(2024-12-06). New Film Tells Story of a Child Whose Leg Was Amputated Due to Israeli Airstrike. truthout.org Israel's genocidal war on the Palestinian territory since October of last year has killed tens of thousands of people and wounded over 100,000 more, leaving many with life-altering injuries. The United Nations said this week that Gaza now has the highest per-capita rate of child amputees in the world, with many children forced to endure surgery without anesthesia. For more, we look at All That… |
(2024-12-06). Elon Musk Spent Over a Quarter of a Billion Dollars to Help Elect Trump. truthout.org New Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings from Elon Musk show that he spent more than a quarter of a billion dollars of his own money in order to help Donald Trump win the 2024 election — and provided a significant amount of funding to a political action committee (PAC) whose sole aim was to deceive voters. The bulk of Musk's spending was for America PAC, his own super PAC that engaged in… |
(2024-12-06). Right-Wing Org Maps 2025 Legislative Agenda Ahead of Trump's Inauguration. truthout.org With less than two months until Trump begins his second term, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is meeting in Washington, D.C., this week for its annual States and Nation Policy Summit. ALEC state politicians, corporate lobbyists, and right-wing operatives are gathering at the four-star Grand Hyatt Washington to discuss and vote on model policies and resolutions to further climate… |
(2024-12-06). The State of Maine and a Kansas County Are Both Taking Big Oil to Court. truthout.org Donald Trump's impending return to the White House raised questions about potential new barriers to holding the fossil fuel industry accountable — but it hasn't deterred two more governments from taking Big Oil companies to court over deception claims. The State of Maine and Ford County, Kansas, filed separate lawsuits against major oil and gas companies and industry trade associations on… |
(2024-12-06). 4.3M Consumers Set to Get Checks From Agency Trump and Musk Want to "Delete" truthout.org In the coming weeks, as President-elect Donald Trump's second term approaches and his pledge to dismantle key agencies potentially comes closer to fruition, 4.3 million consumers are set to receive checks from one of the agencies the incoming administration wants to "delete." The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Thursday that it will soon begin distributing a historic $1. |
(2024-12-06). Having Pardoned His Son, Biden Faces Pressure to Enact Mass Clemency. truthout.org As the media drag out the political drama over President Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter Biden, one of the right-wing media's favorite boogeymen, thousands of families ripped apart by the U.S.'s giant system of mass incarceration are also asking for relief. Despite howls from frustrated fellow Democrats, Biden said he reneged on his pledge not to pardon Hunter because, as a father… |
(2024-12-06). Israel Brutally Raids North Gaza Hospital, Evacuating All Patients and Staff. truthout.org Israeli forces have carried out another brutal raid of one of the only partially functioning hospitals left in north Gaza, forcing out all patients and staff in the besieged facility and killing at least four staff in an attack on Friday. Israeli forces encircled the hospital early Friday morning while carrying out horrific attacks near the hospital, witnesses said. Ahead of the raid… |
(2024-12-06). UN Palestine Expert: Israel Should Be Removed From UN Over UNRWA Attacks. truthout.org The UN's top independent expert on Palestinian human rights has repeated a call for Israel to be removed from its membership in the United Nations, citing its "relentless attacks" against the institution's top aid group for Palestinian refugees. On Thursday, UN Special Rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese said on social media that Israel should be unseated… |
(2024-12-06). Human Rights = Right to Live!: SanctionsKill! webinar Dec. 10. workers.org 
This article is based on a mass email sent out by the Sanctions Kill! campaign. Join us Tuesday, Dec. 10, in person or by zoom for a program on "Solidarity with People-Centered Human Rights," at 6: 30 p.m. ET / 3: 30 p.m. PT at Metropolitan AME Church, 1518 M St. NW, . . . |
(2024-12-06). On the picket line. workers.org 
Union drive by Philly resident and fellow physicians Resident and fellow physicians at four major health care institutions in Philadelphia are organizing with the Committee of Interns and Residents, an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union. In a poignant gesture, the doctors from the four institutions announced their decision . . . |
(2024-12-06). Museum security workers strike against billionaire bosses. workers.org 
Seattle About 70 service officers struck the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) on Nov. 29, "Black Friday," hitting the museum's rich bosses. The Visiting Service Officers Union (VSO), an independent union, put up a strong picket line on the strike's opening day. Not only did the strikers have a militant picket . . . |
(2024-12-06). COP 29 and small nation resistance. workers.org 
The nations built on islands that are currently sinking under the ocean had this to say in Baku, Azerbaijan, at COP29 in November: Protesters challenge developed countries to pay reparations to small nations at COP29, Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov. 22, 2024. Grace Malie of Tuvalu: "We have done the least to . . . |
(2024-12-06). Trump finalizes far-right cabinet of MAGA 'loyalists.'. workers.org 
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(2024-12-06). International Day of Persons with Disabilities, program Sunday, Dec. 8. workers.org 
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(2024-12-06). Wage stagnation: The real threat to Social Security. workers.org 
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(2024-12-06). Workers of the world say: 'Make Amazon pay!'. workers.org 
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(2024-12-06). Erdogan's Idlib shock shadows "Kursk" thealtworld.com To seek a deal on Ukraine is to treat the symptom and to ignore a cure | 'Doomsters' is an occasional Russian expression used to categorise commentators that only see the 'dark side to events' (a vice quite prevalent during the Soviet era). Marat Khairullin, a highly respected Russian military analyst, says, "Today, a network of mercenary war bloggers has begun another round of moaning — this time about Syria, where apparently everything is lost for Russia". | "Many see the events in Syria (and some add Georgia to the mix) as attempts to open additional fronts against our country. Perhaps that's true. But i…
(2024-12-06). This Weekend's Astana Summit Is Likely The Last Chance For A Political Solution In Syria. thealtworld.com If he declines to cut a deal, then Russia might punish him by not letting him live out the rest of his days in Moscow if he's overthrown, let alone evacuate him if the need arises. | Lavrov
(2024-12-06). Palau's president invites Trump to visit Pacific to see climate crisis impacts. asiapacificreport.nz By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/Bulletin editor Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr is inviting US President-elect Donald Trump to "visit the Pacific" to see firsthand the impacts of the climate crisis. Palau is set to host the largest annual Pacific leaders meeting in 2026, and the country's leader Whipps told RNZ Pacific he would "love"
(2024-12-06). The Real Villains. thealtworld.com 
The CEO of health insurance giant UnitedHealthcare was UnitedHealthcare has an
(2024-12-06). Syria By Admissions. marktanliano.net
(2024-12-06). Trump's revolution is coming for the health technocrats. onlineopinion.com.au Of all the creatures in the US bureaucratic swamp, environmental and medical science organisations have the most to fear from the return of Donald Trump.
(2024-12-06). Venezuela & ALBA News 12.6.2024: Dec 10 rally with Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Palestine Ambassadors and Spokespeople. afgj.org 
Dec. 10: How Sanctions Violate Human Rights in Palestine, Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela Cuba Ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera; Nicaragua Ambassador Lautaro Sandino; Carlos Ron, Venezuela Deputy Foreign Minister, Eyad Kishawi, Al-Awda Palestine activist; In person in DC (6: 30 pm ET): Online (Zoom, 7: 00 pm ET) Venezuela TeleSur: Venezuela Allocates 78% of the 2025 Budget to…
(2024-12-06). Political Prisoners Event Shows U.S. Government's Weaponization of Human Rights. covertactionmagazine.com Dissidents in U.S.-allied countries and U.S. political prisoners are ignored while people who try to destabilize their own countries are promoted as heroes Gonzalo Lira was a Chilean journalist who was arrested in Ukraine in May 2023 for "producing and publishing material that tried to justify the ongoing Russian invasion," which is illegal under Ukrainian …
(2024-12-06). Five things Friday roundup: Thinking outside the (Christmas) box. anabaptistworld.org 1. Shop local Yes, this can be difficult to do. Big box stores tout sales, variety and availability. Sometimes there's no getting around this. It's a reality that not everyone can shop local. But for those who can, shopping local can be a really fun experience. Not only are you boosting your local economy, …
(2024-12-06). Bitcoin hits record high, breaks $100K milestone. america.cgtn.com 
Bitcoin investors were jubilant this Thursday, Dec. 5, after the cryptocurrency's value topped $100,000 for the first time. The peak was triggered partly by president-elect Donald Trump announcing a crypto advocate to run financial regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission. And that raises questions about how cryptocurrencies that have made and broken many millionaires with wild valuation swings can be regulated. Owen Fairclough reports.
(2024-12-06). Israeli extremism has a new best friend in the White House. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Antony Loewenstein The incoming Trump administration will bring a dangerous brew of Christian nationalism and anti-Palestinian racism Things can always get worse. Much worse. The Biden/Harris administration has bank-rolled and funded Israel's mass slaughter in Gaza, the sight of the highest number of child amputees per capita in the world. READ MORE: Just…
(2024-12-06). How Private Israeli Security Firms Are Killing Free Speech on College Campuses. mintpressnews.com Amid unprecedented anti-war protests, universities like CUNY and Concordia are turning to private security firms with Israeli military backgrounds to monitor and suppress dissent.
(2024-12-06). Trump's tariff threats may spur de-dollarization. america.cgtn.com 
Some experts are warning that Donald Trump's threat to slap 100 percent tariffs on BRICS nations trying to move away from the U.S. dollar in international trade — could backfire. The nine-member alliance, which includes China, Brazil, Russia, and India, has discussed such a move in recent years. But some think forcing the use of the U.S. dollar could actually accelerate a trend away from it. Toni Waterman explains.
(2024-12-06). Video: occupation targets ambulance near hospital in northern Gaza today. skwawkbox.org As civilians are driven out of Beit Lahiya by Israel, paramedics are yet again targeted Video released by Hossam Shbat, one of the few surviving journalists in northern Gaza shows Israeli occupation forces shooting the tyres and windscreen of an ambulance carrying paramedics near the Kamal Adwan hospital, the last (barely) functional hospital in the …
(2024-12-06). Enforcing United Nations Rulings. counterpunch.org The UN Charter, adopted on 24 October 1945, has not lost its relevance in the 21st century. In fact, we need the United Nations more than ever, because the Charter constitutes humanity's only rules-based order, and its best hope to build a peaceful modus vivendi that will facilitate development and prosperity for everyone on the
(2024-12-06). Concert in the Colosseum: Grappling with the Soundtrack of Gladiator II. counterpunch.org 
Ridley Scott's Gladiator II boasts plenty of convincing weaponry and legions of CGI effects that recreate the carnage of the Colosseum and the architecture, if not the vibrant color, of Ancient Rome. Even more amusing sport is to be had watching the parade of ahistorical fantasies pass by: from the digital sharks and mega-rhinos made
(2024-12-06). Four Big Flaws in Trump's Threat to China Over the Dollar. counterpunch.org Last week Donald Trump made a bizarre threat on his Truth Social site that he would impose 100 percent taxes on the imports (tariffs) from any country that doesn't take a pledge to not move away from the dollar as its reserve currency. Donald Trump's Big Fear Exists Only in His Imagination The threat was
(2024-12-06). Democracy Now! 2024-12-06 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 06, 2024; Amnesty International: Israel Is Committing Genocide in Gaza with Full U.S. Support; "All That Remains": As Gaza Faces Child Amputee Crisis, New Film Tells Story of 13-Year-Old Leyan; Political Chaos in France: Macron Refuses to Resign After Hand-Picked PM Ousted by Lawmakers | Headlines for December 06, 2024; Amnesty International: Israel Is Committing Genocide in Gaza with Full U.S. Support; "All That Remains": As Gaza Faces Child Amputee Crisis, New Film Tells Story of 13-Year-Old Leyan; Political Chaos in France: Macron Refuses to Resign After Hand-Picked…
(2024-12-06). As Oceans Warm, Weather Goes Berserk. counterpunch.org 
Hotter oceans kill plankton, upon which the entire maritime ecosystem depends. They are the meal at the base of the food chain — seas without plankton will rapidly become seas without fish and then without marine mammals. Already depleted by industrial over-fishing and immensely destructive techniques like trawling the sea floor (now fortunately banned in
(2024-12-06). Rethinking Paulo Freire and Postcolonialism in the Age of Disposability. counterpunch.org 
Freire's work remains a cornerstone for progressive educators, especially at a time when faculty are being fired for critical views, students protesting Israel's war crimes are beaten, jailed, and subject "to surveillance, reprisals, and expulsions."[3] It gets worse, increasingly and aggressively the far-right is transforming higher education into indoctrination centers for white Christian nationalism.[4] Freire's name has become synonymous with critical pedagogy, which is increasingly understood as both a moral and political project for teaching critical thinking, dialogical engagement, and critical literacy. F…
(2024-12-06). Yemen's Houthis Still Detaining UN, Civil Society Staff. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A convoy from the United Nations and World Food Program crosses from Houthi-controlled areas to a government-controlled area to reach grain mills in an eastern suburb of Hodeidah, Yemen, February 26, 2019. | © 2019 Abduljabbar Zeyad/Reuters…
(2024-12-06). America's Anti-Woke Hysteria Spreads. counterpunch.org The headline of my novel, Mumbo Jumbo, is that something about Black Culture causes mass hysteria in America, whether it be Ragtime's animal dances, Rock and Roll, which Zora Neale Hurston cited in 1942, or Toni Morrison's novel Beloved, against which Governor Glenn Youngkin of Virginia campaigned. The current cultural Bogeyman is something called Woke,
(2024-12-06). Democrats and Bastards. counterpunch.org 
"Y'know, it's not that I object to your being a bastard, don't get me wrong there. It's your being such a stupid bastard that I object to." — President Art Hockstader Gore Vidal's "The Best Man" In 2016, John Podesta, as conflicted and duplicitous a hack as ever befouled the most pestilential corridor of Tammany, strode
(2024-12-06). You'd Better Watch Out: The Surveillance State Is Making a List, and You're On It. counterpunch.org 
"He sees you when you're sleeping He knows when you're awake He knows when you've been bad or good So be good for goodness' sake!" —"Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" You'd better watch out—you'd better not pout—you'd better not cry—'cos I'm telling you why: this Christmas, it's the Surveillance State that's making a list
(2024-12-06). South Korea's Martial Law Fiasco: Legitimation Crisis in the Imperial Vassal State. counterpunch.org 
(2024-12-06). And Soon: Lydia Millet and Emily Hyde. publicbooks.org "The longer I'm alive, the more convinced I become that human exceptionalism is our original sin."
(2024-12-06). The Tectonic Shift: The Gaza Genocide and the Limits of Israeli Hasbara. counterpunch.org 
The ongoing war and genocide in Gaza is unprecedented. Nothing that Israel and its supporters can say or do will avoid the historical accountability of the extermination of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The above assertion is critical, both for ending the Israeli occupation of Palestine and achieving Palestinian freedom. This is why.
(2024-12-06). Big Oil Told 70 Years Ago That Fossil Fuel Emissions Could Impact 'Civilization'. counterpunch.org 
April 6, 1955, was a perfect spring day in Los Angeles. Downtown, the skies were unusually smog-free as Lauren B. Hitchcock, president of the Air Pollution Foundation, made his way up the marble steps of the city's exclusive California Club for a meeting with some of the West Coast's most powerful businessmen. Waiting inside the
(2024-12-06). Is Carbon Capture Also a Hoax? counterpunch.org 
Climate change has become a dollars and cents issue, especially for U.S. homeowners. It's no longer easily ignored or brushed away as a 'hoax." Only a fool would suggest that to an American homeowner. Anybody who owns real estate knows how brutal climate change truly is. According to a report by the Federal Reserve Bank/Minneapolis:
(2024-12-06). Trump's Victory Exposed the Labor Movement's Political Crisis. counterpunch.org 
In politics denial eventually leads to a harsh reckoning. For the labor movement Trump's re-election may have finally shattered decades of illusion that unions had in the Democrats, who lost by running a campaign that ignored working class issues. The realization is sinking in that labor is politically homeless, but what to do about it
(2024-12-06). Why Books are Rebellious and Hopeful in a Time of Social Media Saturation and Injustice. counterpunch.org We're scrolling more and reading less, but when it comes to standing up to fossil fuel companies, the arms industry, empire, and systemic injustice, it is fiction and non-fiction books that foster the right mentality and provide the necessary clarity and complex and transformative ideas. Last year, the average daily time spent on social media
(2024-12-06). On Assisted Dying. counterpunch.org 
(2024-12-06). The Industrial Fishing Industry is Destroying Vital Marine Ecosystems. counterpunch.org 
The unsustainable practice of killing fish for human consumption not only harms them but countless other marine animals die as "unintended" bycatch in reckless fishing operations or lose their lives to the fishing industry's widespread ocean pollution and habitat destruction, which is damaging our ocean beyond recovery—all for the pursuit of maximum profit. Fish are
(2024-12-06). This New York town doesn't want to be a climate experiment. grist.org 
On a hot morning in July, Ray Apy stood in a vacant lot in upstate New York and pointed to the mowed grass, explaining what he wanted to build there: a pilot plant to convert waste into something useful. He tipped the contents of a small glass jar into his cupped palm, revealing tiny black pellets the size of peppercorns. | The pellets were a substance called biochar. It's created by heating organic matter — any substance originating from plants, animals, or other organisms — at high temperatures in the absence of oxygen. This turns it into a charcoal-like substance that can be sold as an additive…
(2024-12-06). Some of the world's biggest cities are so polluted they're warming slower. grist.org The question of whether global warming is accelerating is hotly contested among climate scientists. While some have argued that the current rate of warming — which hit an all-time high last year — is strictly correlated with increased fossil fuel emissions and therefore aligned with current climate models, others have cautioned that the Earth is far more sensitive to fossil fuels than previously thought and that humanity is hurtling toward tipping points from which there can be no return. | In
(2024-12-06). On 55th National Day of Mourning: Land Back, from Turtle Island to Palestine! iacenter.org By Will Hodgkinson December 3, 2024 Plymouth, Massachusetts The article introduces speakers using the Indigenous nation(s) they are a member of in parentheses. Speakers use the original Indigenous geographical names. National Day of Mourning, Plymouth, Massachusetts, Nov. 28, 2024. (Photo: Cherie Lee, Facebook) Hundreds of Indigenous activists and their allies defied wind, cold and driving rain to commemorate the 55th annual National Day of Mourning (NDOM) in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Thousands of others worldwide watched via livestream. (tinyurl.com/y6m9nnx3) Buses brought activists from Boston, Bronx and Brookly…
(2024-12-06). National Day of Mourning 1970-2024: 'We are not vanishing. We are not conquered. We are as strong as ever.'. iacenter.org By K. James December 2, 2024 Kimimilasha James gave this speech to the National Day of Mourning on Nov. 28, 2024, in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Good afternoon sisters, brothers and siblings! Once again on so-called "Thanksgiving Day," United American Indians of New England and our supporters are gathered on this hill to observe a National Day of Mourning for the Indigenous people murdered by settler colonialism and imperialism worldwide. Today marks the 55th time we have gathered here to mourn our ancestors, tear down settler mythologies and speak truth to power. Kimimilasha James speaking at the National Day of Mo…
(2024-12-06). Day 427: Israeli Forces Storm Kamal Odwan Hospital Killing Civilians. imemc.org (Destruction of Kamal Odwan Hospital Friday morning) For the 427th day, Friday, December 6th 2024, the Israeli forces continues its aggression against the Gaza Strip, by land, sea and air. Palestinian Medical recourses have stated that since October 7th 2023, 44,612 citizens have been killed, the majority of whom are women and children, and 105,834 …
(2024-12-06). Soldiers Kill a Palestinian, Shoot Four Others, Near Nablus. imemc.org 
Israeli forces killed a Palestinian young man on Friday in the Balata refugee camp, and shot four others in the town of Beit Furik, in the northern West Bank governorate of Nablus. Media sources said that occupation forces shot and critically injured the young man, Mustafa Ahmad Mustafa Masha, 23; he later succumbed to his …
(2024-12-06). WAFA: "Palestinian Detainee, Alaa Mahlawi, from Gaza, Dies in Israeli Detention" imemc.org 
RAMALLAH, December 5, 2024 (WAFA) — The Prisoners' and Ex-Prisoners' Affairs Commission and the Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) have confirmed the death of Palestinian detainee Alaa Marwan Hamza Mahlawi, 42, from Gaza, in Israeli custody. Mahlawi had been incarcerated since December 21, 2023. According to his family, he did not suffer from any chronic illnesses …
(2024-12-06). Ban on women medical students in Afghanistan sparks concerns. peoplesdispatch.org The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) raised concerns on December 4 over reports of a ban on women and girls attending classes at private medical institutions imposed by the Taliban. | "If implemented, the reported directive poses further restrictions on women and girls' right to education and access to healthcare," UNAMA Earlier this…
(2024-12-06). Facilitated with all the means to attain nobility, but chooses to degrade himself. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah [The Most High] said: ŸÑŸéŸÇŸéÿØŸí ÿÆŸéŸÑŸéŸÇŸíŸÜŸéÿß ÿߟџíÿ•ŸêŸÜÿ≥ŸéÿßŸÜŸé ŸÅŸêŸä ÿ£Ÿéÿ≠Ÿíÿ≥ŸéŸÜŸê ÿ™ŸéŸ&Cced…
(2024-12-06). Iman is in the heart and not about growing the beard. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Al-Allamah Salih Al-Fawzan, may Allah preserve him, was asked: What do you say regarding the one who when it is said to him, "Fear Allaah regarding sins, such as shaving the beard, smoking and Isbaal [i.e. wearing one's garments below the ankles]", he …
(2024-12-06). Venezuela's 2025 Budget to Include Communal Portfolio Fund (+People's Power). orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, has announced the creation of the Communal Portfolio Fund of the national budget. This fund will manage the resources for the projects being developed in local communities, through the communal circuits, and voted by the commune inhabitants themselves. | During a
(2024-12-06). Dirty Cop Charged With Rape And Sex Trafficking Black Women Commits Suicide As Civil Rights Trial Begins. moguldom.com Roger Golubski, a former Kansas City police detective accused of raping and sex trafficking Black women, was found dead in an apparent suicide on Dec. 2, that morning his long-awaited criminal civil rights trial was set to begin. The 71-year-old's body was discovered on his back porch in Edwardsville, Kansas, by local authorities who responded …
(2024-12-06). Iraq and Hezbollah respond to escalating violence in Syria. peoplesdispatch.org Terrorist groups seized control of The SAA announced its withdrawal to the outskirts of the city to "preserve the lives of civilians," according to a statement issued Thursday night. Syrian Defense Minister Lieutenant General
(2024-12-06). Senior Tory admits Liz Truss left 'deep and painful scar' on Conservative party's reputation. leftfootforward.org "At a stroke, it severely damaged that mantle of economic fiscal competence that our party has always [had]."
(2024-12-06). How Israeli Hooligans Fueled Fascism in the Netherlands. mronline.org 
On November 6 and 7, fascist goons from Maccabi Tel Aviv, an Israeli professional football club, descended on the streets of Amsterdam, chanting proudly about murdered children in Gaza while assaulting local houses, passers-by, and taxi drivers that appeared pro-Palestinian or Arab.
(2024-12-06). Chris Hedges: The Killing Of Brian Thompson. popularresistance.org We do not yet know the motive for the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. But it would not surprise me if the killer stalked Thompson because UnitedHealthcare had denied medical coverage, or forced a family or an individual into bankruptcy, after the company failed to cover a serious illness. Insurers reject about 1 in 7 claims for treatment, often by deciding the treatment is not "medically necessary." | Among 10 high-income nations, the United States spends the most on health care but has the worst health outcomes. Americans die four years earlier than their counterparts in other industrialize…
(2024-12-06). Dawn Butler MP: How I helped Labour Prevent Another Windrush Scandal. leftfootforward.org When a constituent approached me about their eVisa, which is an online record of immigration status, it served as a warning about a potential risk of a repeat of the Windrush scandal.
(2024-12-06). 'You never know when an eruption will occur': A veteran activist on Jena 6 and beyond. mronline.org 
This December marks 18 years since the start of the case of the Jena 6—Robert Bailey, Mychal Bell, Carwin Jones, Bryant Purvis, Jesse Ray Beard, and Theo Shaw.
(2024-12-06). Lena Herzog: The Age of Self-Mesmerism. scheerpost.com 
The first thing that must be understood about nuclear war is that it is not war. —John Somerville By Lena Herzog The last days in the bunker were filled with tedium of a crammed space, loud recriminations, drunken parties … above all, the minds of the occupants of the Fàºhrer's Berlin underground hiding were said …
(2024-12-06). Lena Herzog: You Cannot Win a Nuclear War. scheerpost.com
(2024-12-06). Patrick Lawrence: The Biden Family of Liars. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-06). Trump's Pro-Israel Dream Team: Patel Nomination Caps Hawkish Cabinet. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-06). World's Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund Drops Israeli Telecom Giant. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-06). SAPS highlights work of its men and women in blue. sanews.gov.za SAPS highlights work of its men and women in blue | As the country observes this year's 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is highlighting the work of its men and women in blue, who go beyond the call of duty to protect women and children in South Africa. | Today, SAPS introduces the nation to Warrant Officer Sonwabile Dlomo, an investigator attached to the Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations (SECI) Unit in Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape. | Dlomo says his childhood dream of becoming a police officer came true when he got enlisted to the Service…
(2024-12-06). What Are Terrorists in Syria Trying To Achieve? orinocotribune.com By Eva Bartlett — Dec 1, 20224 | The attacks on Aleppo and Idlib could be an attempt to break the 'Axis of Resistance' against Israel and even revive the 2011 'revolution' | For the past few days, foreign-backed terrorists in Syria's northwest have been attacking Syrian army positions in the Aleppo and Idlib countryside, and shelling civilian districts of Aleppo. | While regional media have been giving updates on these attacks and counterattacks by Syria and Russia, what is less clear is what is happening in Aleppo itself. Terrorist-aligned media claim Tahrir al-Sham (al-Qaeda re-branded) and allied terroris…
(2024-12-06). Incorrectly labelled honey-based syrup removed from Gauteng shops. sanews.gov.za Incorrectly labelled honey-based syrup removed from Gauteng shops | Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, has commended a joint operation to remove products that were incorrectly labelled and sold as honey-based syrup from various stores in Gauteng. | The operation conducted by the Directorate: Inspection Services (D: IS) within the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD), targeted products marked as "honey-based" syrup which were red-flagged by the increased number of complaints nationally. | Gauteng was the first province where the directorate conducted joint operations with the…
(2024-12-06). Communities urged to refrain from illegal registration of spaza shops. sanews.gov.za Communities urged to refrain from illegal registration of spaza shops | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on locals to refrain from registering spaza shops for illegal immigrants, which is considered an unlawful activity. | "We have realised [there is] a tendency where some of South Africans were seen to try to register, but not for themselves to operate. They are registering for illegal immigrants. It's an illegal activity that authorities must tackle," Deputy President Mashatile said on Thursday. | The country's second-in-command was responding to questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP)…
(2024-12-06). Work underway to resolve SA's challenges. sanews.gov.za Work underway to resolve SA's challenges | Collaboration between businesses and government is essential to overcoming the country's challenges and ensuring a sustainable future for South Africa, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has said.
He told Members of Parliament (MPs) that economic growth remains government's number one priority.
"We have always appreciated the role of the private sector in the growth and development of our economy," he said on Thursday. | In attracting investments, and stimulating economic growth, the Deputy President stated that the previous administration adopted reforms a…
(2024-12-06). Germany's deindustrialization accelerates to unprecedented levels. infobrics.org Anti-Russian sanctions take its toll as tens of thousands of German workers are laid off.
(2024-12-06). The Argument for de-Dollarising with BRICS Currency. infobrics.org
(2024-12-06). To BRICS or Not to BRICS: the Group's Future After Expansion. infobrics.org The year 2024 has already made BRICS history with the admission of new members. It seems that further expansion is only a matter of time. This change in membership numbers has effectively overshadowed the substantive agenda of Russia's presidency at the media and socio-political levels…
(2024-12-06). Indonesia to Push For Full BRICS Membership, New Foreign Minister Says. infobrics.org The announcement comes after the nation and three Southeast Asian neighbors were anointed BRICS "partner countries."
(2024-12-06). Latest 'Zircon' test reaffirms Russian hypersonic dominance. infobrics.org The genius of Russian military specialists becomes all the more apparent when one realizes that the "Zircon" was made to fit not just into the previously mentioned 3S14 VLS, but also the K300P. Back in 2023, along with my KRN colleagues, I had the chance to analyze the size of the P-800 "Oniks" supersonic cruise missile and determined that these missiles fit into identical launchers, both on naval vessels and land-based platforms.
(2024-12-06). Scholz insists on talking with Putin. infobrics.org The German leader seems absolutely desperate due to recent escalation between Moscow and the West.
(2024-12-06). Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's Interview with Tucker Carlson, Moscow, December 6, 2024. libya360.wordpress.com Question: Minister Lavrov, thank you for doing this. Do you believe the United States and Russia are at war with each other right now? Sergey Lavrov: I wouldn't say so. And in any case, this is not what we want. We would like to have normal relations with all our neighbors, of course, but generally with all…
(2024-12-06). Textbook Case of Asymmetric Warfare: How Lebanon's Resistance Defied Israeli Dominance. libya360.wordpress.com Mohamad Hasan Sweidan Hezbollah's ability to stretch Israeli forces across multiple fronts, disrupt strategic timelines, and endure overwhelming power disparities showcases how asymmetric warfare is ultimately about resilience — shifting a powerful opponent's offensive into a costly, prolonged struggle. In his book How the Weak Win Wars: A Theory of Asymmetric Conflict, Ivan Arreguín-Toft presents a…
(2024-12-06). The End of Pluralism in the Middle East. libya360.wordpress.com Craig Murray The fall of Aleppo surprised even the residents of Aleppo… A truly seismic change in the Middle East appears to be happening very fast. At its heart is a devil's bargain — Turkey and the Gulf States accept the annihilation of the Palestinian nation and creation of a Greater Israel, in return for…
(2024-12-06). Turkish-Backed Extremists 'Headed to Damascus' says Erdogan. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle The Turkish president said Ankara 'extended a hand' to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, but he 'did not respond' Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on 6 December that the extremist groups waging an assault against Idlib countryside, Aleppo, and Hama will be "continuing towards Damascus." "We do not want escalation to continue in the region,"…
(2024-12-06). Will Chad Deal the Final Blow against the French Military Presence in Africa's Sahel? libya360.wordpress.com Pavan Kulkarni Members of the Chadian group Wakit Tamma (The Time Has Come). Photo: Wakit Tamma Popular forces struggling against French neocolonialism in Chad explain to Peoples Dispatch the conjuncture that brought the Chadian president to end military ties with former colonizer France. France is on the verge of losing its last military stronghold in…
(2024-12-06). U.S. mainstream media downplays Amnesty International's finding that Israel is committing genocide. mondoweiss.net 
Pressure is mounting on the international community over Israel's genocide in Gaza. With the latest report from Amnesty International, the mainstream U.S. media faced an excruciating dilemma. How could it downplay the damning report this time?
(2024-12-06). Debt-based speculation surges. mronline.org 
Reckless financial speculation almost broke the world economy in 2008, but it has returned in new forms, showing capitalism's inherent tendency to create crisis, argues John Clarke.
(2024-12-06). Might the new Gaza ceasefire talks succeed? mondoweiss.net 
In the wake of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon, there has been speculation about a similar deal between Israel and Hamas to finally bring about an end to the genocide in Gaza. But are there reasons to think this time may be different?>
(2024-12-06). Janusz Walus to be deported to Poland. sanews.gov.za Janusz Walus to be deported to Poland | Janusz Walus, the convicted murderer of South African struggle hero Chris Hani, will be deported to Poland from South Africa on Friday. | This was announced by Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, during a media briefing held in Pretoria. | Walus – a Polish right wing extremist – assassinated the SA Communist Party (SACP) Secretary General in 1993 during a sensitive time in South Africa's democratic transition, causing widespread outrage and an outpouring of grief in the country. | It prompted the negotiations for a free and fair South Africa, and brought about…
(2024-12-06). NPA reaches resolution with McKinsey South Africa. sanews.gov.za NPA reaches resolution with McKinsey South Africa | The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has secured a resolution with infamous multinational company, McKinsey South Africa, to pay back some R1.1 billion to state coffers for its role in State Capture. | NPA Asset Forfeiture Unit Head, Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions, Ouma Rabaji-Rasethaba, has called the resolution a "significant step that takes South Africa forward in fighting crime". | "The NPA remains committed not only to prosecuting criminals but also to contributing to the economic recovery of the country through restitution. Corporate a…
(2024-12-06). World's Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund Drops Israeli Telecom Giant. popularresistance.org Norway's sovereign wealth fund has sold all its shares in Israeli telecom giant Bezeq, citing the company's presence in illegal West Bank settlements. | "The company (Bezeq), through its physical presence and provision of telecom services to Israeli settlements in the West Bank, is helping to facilitate the maintenance and expansion of these settlements," the Norwegian's funds ethics council stated in its recommendation for the divestment. | "By doing so, the company is itself contributing to the violation of international law," the report adds.
(2024-12-06). Minister condemns illegal harvesting of the West Coast Rock Lobster. sanews.gov.za Minister condemns illegal harvesting of the West Coast Rock Lobster | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has condemned the illegal harvesting of the West Coast Rock Lobster and the indiscriminate targeting of its egg-bearing females. | These illegal activities destroy millions of potential lobsters that could contribute to a sustainable marine ecosystem and could also provide much-needed economic opportunities to local communities. | The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment in cooperation with the South African Police Service, the Overberg Law Enforcement u…
(2024-12-06). Nick Clegg warns Elon Musk could become a "political puppet master" in US politics. leftfootforward.org The former deputy PM and Lib Dem leader, who is now Meta's president of global affairs, says Musk is playing an "outsized role" in the Trump administration.
(2024-12-06). The Home Office doubles time refugees have to find accommodation to 56 days. leftfootforward.org The decision has been welcomed by organisations that support refugees, but they argue that it needs to be made permanent.
(2024-12-06). Delegation From Alliance of Sahel States Visits Cuba for Revolutionary Exchange. orinocotribune.com 
By Inemesit Richardson — 2024 | Malian, Burkinabé, and Nigerien visitors to Cuba felt an even stronger push to fight for socialism after seeing the progress of Africa's sister revolution in Cuba | From November 8 to 15, twelve people from the countries of the Sahel visited Cuba to meet with Cuban people who carry forward the revolutionary project, and learn about Cuba's socialist model and deep friendship with the peoples of Africa. The delegation sought to learn lessons from Cuba's decades-long revolution to help advance the new revolutions being constructed in the Sahel. | This was the first delegat…
(2024-12-06). Calls For Resignation Of Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Grow. popularresistance.org Trade unions, political parties, and civil society organizations in South Korea have called for the resignation of President Yoon Suk Yeol following his attempt to impose martial law. Opposition parties, including the Democratic Party and the Rebuilding Korea Party, have sponsored a motion in the parliament to impeach Yoon. Thousands participated in a candlelight vigil on Wednesday to demand the same. | The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), the largest trade union confederation in the country, announced that they will stage a general strike until President Yoon steps down.
(2024-12-06). US elected officials and labor leaders join international call to take Cuba off US's State Sponsors of Terrorism list. peoplesdispatch.org 21 labor unions and labor leaders join dozens of elected officials and organizations, marking a major step in the labor movement uniting around foreign policy demands…
(2024-12-06). Cautious Optimism As Gaza Ceasefire Talks Resume In Cairo. popularresistance.org An Israeli delegation will leave for Cairo in upcoming days to resume Gaza ceasefire talks, Israeli channel 13 reported on Tuesday. The news comes on the heels of a U.S.-led push to conclude a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal in Gaza, ahead of Donald Trump's assumption of office. | While the details of the negotiations, and what the deal might look like, are still taking shape, some of the main issues being discussed right now, according to reports, are post-war governance, the role of the Palestinian Authority, a prisoner exchange, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from key points along the Gaza and Egypt…
(2024-12-06). As Conflict Intensifies, U.S. Troops Are Still Deployed In Syria. progressivehub.net NICK TURSE | THE INTERCEPT…
(2024-12-06). California Activists Urge Newsom To Pardon Immigrants. progressivehub.net TAMAR SARAI | PRISM…
(2024-12-06). Diosdado Cabello Criticizes ICC Prosecutor's Position on Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan minister for the Interior, Justice and Peace, Diosdado Cabello, stated that the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, makes statements about Venezuela based on incorrect information he receives. | "We do not have children in prison here, Mr. Karim Khan. You were given incorrect information, and you are making statements based on that incorrect information. We do not have children detained here," Caebllo stated on Wednesday, December 4, during the 506th episode of his television program Con El Mazo Dando. | In this regard, he stressed that Venezuela is not like the United…
(2024-12-06). Venezuela and China Sign Memorandum on Energy and Financial Cooperation. orinocotribune.com Venezuela and China signed a memorandum outlining the new path of energy and financial cooperation between the two countries. | The memorandum was signed on Thursday, December 5, during a meeting between Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez and the president of the National Development and Reform Commission of China, Zheng Shanjie. | In statements to Venezolana de Televisión, Vice President Rodríguez provided an overview of the first day of her official visit to China. | "We began with an extraordinary meeting with the president of the National Development and Reform Commission, our friend Zheng Shanjie," sh…
(2024-12-06). Venezuelan Minister of Communes: People Will Elect Leaders With Moral Integrity for Communal Justices of Peace. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Minister for Communes and Social Movements àÅngel Prado stated that the people will elect leaders who possess moral integrity and principles for positions of communal justice of the peace. | In an interview with Venezolana de Televisión (VTV), Minister Prado highlighted that on Thursday, December 5, the candidates met with the residents of their communal circuits to present their candidacies. | Over 15,000 justices and their 15,000 alternates will be elected on December 15. | "We already have the executive power in the communes and the work committees. We also have electoral power and legislative…
(2024-12-06). 5 Issues that Complicate a Houston Personal Injury Case. moguldom.com Houston is the most populous city in the US, with a population of 2.3 million. The city is known for many things, like the Space Center. Unfortunately, the city is also known for its high rate of accidental injuries and deaths. Luckily, victims can file a personal injury claim and recover their losses. If you're …
(2024-12-06). How Can You Choose An Ideal THC Syrup If You Are A Newbie? moguldom.com If you are considering buying THC syrup from TRƒí House for the first time, then you might face immense confusion about which syrup to buy. However, with many syrup types, knowing what parameters must be considered before selecting any is essential. So, potency levels, different flavors, and the use of various kinds all relate to …
(2024-12-06). Why Has There Been An Increase In Sales Of CBD Vape Pens Recently? moguldom.com 
The last few months have witnessed an increase in the sales of CBD vape pens due to the combined aspects, which prove their growing usefulness to consumers. Consequently, there is an increasing interest in CBD and its possible advantages, and hence, many people want to try vaping as a way of enjoying the product. CBD …
(2024-12-06). Patrick Lawrence: The Biden Family of Liars. scheerpost.com U.S. President Joe Biden in November (White House, Carlos Fyfe) By Patrick Lawrence / Consortium News CN Editor's Note: This is the sixth in Consortium News's series on the extensive criminal allegations leveled at Hunter Biden in the course of the past year and President Biden's apparent involvement in his son's influence-peddling affairs. We conclude the series …
(2024-12-06). Groundwork's Lindsay Owens on November Jobs Report: "The Biden Administration is handing off a rock-solid labor market" commondreams.org Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the November jobs report which showed that the U.S. economy added 227,000 new jobs and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%. Groundwork Collaborative Executive Director Lindsay Owens reacted with the following statement: "The Biden Administration is handing off a rock-solid labor market after their strategic investments strengthened …
(2024-12-06). How Private Israeli Security Firms Are Killing Free Speech on College Campuses. mintpressnews.com Following the unprecedented proliferation of student-led protests against Israel's war on Gaza across U.S. and international college campuses, educational institutions have found themselves under immense pressure to crush the movement from private Israeli security firms. Following a surge of demonstrations and acts of civil disobedience in protests of Israel's genocide in Gaza by students across …
(2024-12-06). Hezbollah MP to The Grayzone: Resistance survived 'devastating' losses, fought back. youtube.com 
Dr. Ibrahim Moussawi, a member of Lebanese parliament representing Hezbollah, tells The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal how his party withstood harsh losses during its year-long conflict with Israel, hit back at a technologically superior foe, and undermined Tel Aviv's stated objectives. Moussawi also provides insights on ceasefire negotiations, the legacy of Hezbollah's late leader, Hassan Nasrallah, …
(2024-12-06). The Media's 'Hero': Geert Wilders' Role in Vilifying Muslims and Protecting Israel | Lowkey | APPA. youtube.com 
In this segment from LowKey's conversation with APPA on The Watchdog podcast, they discuss Geert Wilders' transformation from a pro-Muslim politician to a media-backed figure vilifying Muslims and promoting Zionist narratives. They explore his role in shaping public opinion, his controversial statements, and the media's portrayal of him as a "hero." Support Watchdog Journalism for …
(2024-12-06). France must go from Africa is the slogan of the hour: The Forty-Ninth Newsletter (2024). mronline.org 
With Chad and Senegal joining Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in demanding the withdrawal of the French military from their countries, a surge of sovereignty continues to ripple across the Sahel.
(2024-12-06). Thailand: Fifth conviction of pro-democracy activist Anon Nampa under "lèse-majesté" charges. fidh.org
(2024-12-06). The White House Gave Israel Coordinates to Save an American's Family. Then Israel Bombed Them Again. theintercept.com 
The Alsayed brothers lost their mother in the first bombing. They thought the White House could help save the survivors.
(2024-12-06). Iran Successfully Launches Orbital Transfer Unit via Simorgh Rocket. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Simorgh rocket successfully launched the Saman-1 orbital transfer unit (OTU) into an elliptical orbit, along with two additional payloads.
(2024-12-06). Russia, Syria Kill 300 Militants in Joint Airstrikes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian and Syrian air forces killed 300 militants in coordinated airstrikes across multiple regions in Syria within the past 24 hours, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
(2024-12-06). Israeli Strikes Disable Important Border Crossing Between Lebanon, Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli airstrikes have rendered the Jousieh border crossing between Lebanon and Syria in the Qusayr region of Homs province inoperable, according to local media.
(2024-12-06). Iran Condemns Israel's Use of White Phosphorus, Calls for OPCW Investigation. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's UN envoy, Amir Saeid Iravani, has condemned Israel for using white phosphorus munitions in its wars against Gaza and Lebanon and called for an international investigation.
(2024-12-06). Iranian FM in Baghdad Amid Resurgence of Terrorism in Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in Baghdad on Friday as part of his regional tour addressing the recent escalation of terrorism in Syria.
(2024-12-06). Syrian FM Warns Regional Security at Risk Amid Resurgence of Terrorism. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian Foreign Minister Bassam Sabbaq warned on Friday that ongoing developments, including the resurgence of foreign-backed terrorism in Syria, pose a threat to the region's overall security.
(2024-12-06). Iran Successfully Launches Fakhr-1 Satellite into Orbit. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Army successfully launched the Fakhr-1 satellite into orbit using the domestically developed Simorgh satellite carrier on Friday, achieving a significant milestone in the country's space program.
(2024-12-06). Iran, Iraq Warn Terrorism Threat Extends Beyond Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Iraq stress that the resurgence of terrorism in Syria poses a wider regional threat, urging collective action as their foreign ministers meet in Baghdad for critical trilateral talks with Syria.
(2024-12-06). Iran Hails UNESCO Recognition of Mehregan Festival. tn.ai TEHRAN (Reuters) — Iran's Foreign Ministry has applauded the inclusion of Mehregan, an ancient Persian festival, on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, emphasizing its role in fostering cultural ties in the region.
(2024-12-06). Brazil's oil output from production sharing contracts aims to peak in 2030. tvbrics.com 
Brazil continues to solidify its position as a major player in the global energy sector…
(2024-12-06). Ethiopia advances people-centred smart cities with focus on sustainability and innovation. tvbrics.com 
These include green corridors featuring pedestrian-friendly paths, tree canopies, and modern road infrastructure…
(2024-12-06). Ethiopia receives legal registration certificate of country's archaeological site. tvbrics.com 
Artefacts over a million years old have been discovered at the site…
(2024-12-06). Iran plans to double tourism with innovative growth strategies. tvbrics.com 
Iran is capable of accommodating up to 15 million tourists annually…
(2024-12-06). Oleg Preksin, member of the BRICS Business Council: creation of new international payment system is among priorities of association. tvbrics.com 
The economist spoke about the development of cooperation and prospects of integration of the group's countries in the financial sphere.
(2024-12-06). Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership is launched at COP16. tvbrics.com 
More than US$12 billion has been pledged for drought resilience…
(2024-12-06). UNESCO inscribes Chinese Spring Festival on its list of intangible cultural heritage. tvbrics.com 
The list now includes 44 Chinese cultural elements or practices…
(2024-12-06). Diane Sare: "NATO is on shaky ground" unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 2 Min Read December 6, 2024 Interesting developments are taking place after the Presidential elections in the United States. Even though the Biden/Harris camp lost the election, they are making decisions that could bring the USA into war with Russia. On the other hand, there are rumors that Trump, …
(2024-12-06). Diane Sare: "NATO is on shaky ground" uwidata.com Interesting developments are taking place after the Presidential elections in the United States. Even though the Biden/Harris camp lost the election, they are making decisions that could bring the USA into war with Russia. On the other hand, there are rumors that Trump, who was subjected to an assassination attempt during the election process, may …
(2024-12-06). California Wolf Restoration: A Look Back, Today and the Future. counterpunch.org 
Back in 2000, I wrote a piece for California Wild about the prospects for wolf restoration in the state. At that time, there had not been any wolves reported in the Golden State in decades. Nevertheless, I felt the state could easily support a wolf population. In my article, I pretended that it was 2020,
(2024-12-06). Reality Forces Reason into Power Choices. wattsupwiththat.com Amazon executives realized their very profitable data centers would fail if they kept posturing with renewable energy.
(2024-12-06). Rethinking Paulo Freire and Postcolonialism in the Age of Disposability. counterpunch.org Freire's work remains a cornerstone for progressive educators, especially at a time when faculty are being fired for critical views, students protesting Israel's war crimes are beaten, jailed, and subject "to surveillance, reprisals, and expulsions."[3] It gets worse, increasingly and aggressively the far-right is transforming higher education into indoctrination centers for white Christian nationalism.[4] Freire's name has become synonymous with critical pedagogy, which is increasingly understood as both a moral and political project for teaching critical thinking, dialogical engagement, and critical literacy. F…
(2024-12-06). Democrats' Spiting of RFK Jr. Shows the Party Would Rather Lose an Election than Lose Face. counterpunch.org It's hard to remember now, but back in August Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was begging Democrats to throw him a bone. Kennedy was on bended knee because his independent presidential bid was faltering. After hovering around 10 percent in the polls for months, Kennedy's support cratered once Democrats traded in their nominee, swapping the decrepit
(2024-12-06). Aleppo's Christians Celebrate Christmas Amid Changing Leadership. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-06). Picking Up the Pieces in Tyre. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-06). Iraqi, Syrian, and Iranian Foreign Ministers To Meet Amid Escalating Conflict in Syria. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-06). Jill Biden Highlights Women's Health and Cancer Efforts in UAE Visit. themedialine.org 
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(2024-12-06). Lebanon's Hezbollah Promises $77 Million Payout to Those Affected by War. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-06). Senior Hamas Commanders Behind Nahal Oz Massacre Killed in IDF Airstrikes. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-06). On Assisted Dying. counterpunch.org
(2024-12-06). Ethiopia and Russia expand climate cooperation with agreement on environmental protection. tvbrics.com 
The nations are intensifying environmental collaboration through agreements aimed at sustainable development…
(2024-12-06). Cultural Programs by Sanitation Children Paying Homage to Ambedkar. pressenza.com Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma will grace a spectacular cultural event, organized by Valmiki Sangeet Vidyalaya, on Sunday (8 December 2024) in the city. Titled Samatar Chandere Jivanar Joigaan (Joy of Living with Rhythm of Equality) , the program will begin at 4 pm in Barsapara's Assam Cricket Association stadium. The Vidyalaya, run by Dr. Hedgewar Memorial Trust, has been organizing this annual event for the last few years with an aim to honor the revered architect of the Indian Constitution Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (14 April 1891-6 December 1956) on his death anniversary. | Nearly 1200…
(2024-12-06). The Real Villains. caitlinjohnstone.com.au None of the world's worst people are in prison.
(2024-12-06). Amazing Grace! Il miracolo del perdono di Biden. strategic-culture.su Papà Joe ha perdonato il figlio Hunter, il Natale è salvo. | Segue nostro Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
| That saved a wretch like me | (Amazing Grace, John Newton, 1772) | Santa Claus sta arrivando in città e per farsi notare, ha già lasciato un bel regalo sotto al camino della Casa Bianca: Papà Joe ha perdonato il figlio Hunter, il Natale è salvo. | Sulla scaletta dell'aereo | Sembra la scena di un cult natalizio, eppure è a…
(2024-12-06). Blinken is pushing for Ukrainian teens to die for U.S. hegemony. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-06). Erdogan's Idlib shock shadows "Kursk" strategic-culture.su To seek a deal on Ukraine is to treat the symptom and to ignore a cure, Alastair Crooke writes. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | 'Doomsters'
(2024-12-06). Segundo Israel Shahak, o próprio judaísmo é supremacista. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-06). The elitist tyranny of "Western democracy" is exposed and crumbling. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-06). You'd better watch out: The surveillance state is making a list, and you're on it. strategic-culture.su By John & Nisha WHITEHEAD | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | You'd better watch out—you'd better not pout—you'd better not cry[mdas…
(2024-12-06). US judge rejects Boeing plea deal in fatal MAX 737 crashes. aljazeera.com Ruling creates uncertainty around Boeing's criminal prosecution in connection with development of its bestselling plane.
(2024-12-06). Can Indian billionaire Gautam Adani be tried in the US for India 'crimes'? aljazeera.com The recent allegations by US prosecutors highlight jurisdictional complexities that could determine Adani's fate.
(2024-12-06). World Bank announces record $100bn support for world's poorest countries. aljazeera.com International development organisation says sum will be deployed to support 78 countries that 'need it most'.
(2024-12-06). Waqf bill: Why Indian Muslims worry about Modi plan for $14bn endowments. aljazeera.com Muslim land endowments in India span an area twice the size of Mauritius. Now a battle for their control is on.
(2024-12-06). Israel kills dozens of civilians across Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli forces target several residential buildings in Gaza City, Rafah and central areas of the Gaza Strip.
(2024-12-06). Biden mulls preemptive pardons for US officials in Trump's firing line. aljazeera.com Outgoing US administration fears revenge attacks against critics like former Republican legislator Liz Cheney.
(2024-12-06). Hong Kong court rejects first legal challenge to 2024 national security law. aljazeera.com Judge dismisses bid for early release by man sentenced to five years in prision for 'inciting secession'.
(2024-12-06). IV bag contamination suspected to have killed 13 children in Mexico. aljazeera.com President says situation 'under control' but episode marks new low for underfunded system in 'critical' condition.
(2024-12-06). Pakistan's Imran Khan warns of civil disobedience amid legal woes, protests. aljazeera.com Former PM makes new threat days after security forces cracked down on a major protest by his party and supporters.
(2024-12-06). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,016. aljazeera.com These were the key developments on the 1,016th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
(2024-12-06). Russia ready to use 'any means' to prevent defeat in Ukraine: Lavrov. aljazeera.com Russia's top diplomat says Moscow sent the West a message with the recent use of a hypersonic missile in Ukraine.
(2024-12-06). South Korea's governing party leader calls for suspension of Yoon's powers. aljazeera.com Han Dong-hoon says 'credible evidence' shows president intended to arrest political leaders.
(2024-12-06). Thousands flee Syria's Homs city as opposition forces close in: War monitor. aljazeera.com Fighters led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham are near outskirts of Homs, according to Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
(2024-12-06). Trump taps hawkish former Senator David Perdue as ambassador to China. aljazeera.com US president-elect says ex-Georgia senator will help maintain a 'productive working relationship with China'.
(2024-12-06). US police release images of person of interest in UnitedHealth CEO's murder. aljazeera.com New York Police Department releases CCTV stills showing a man wearing a hooded jacket with his face clearly visible.
(2024-12-06). Who accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza? aljazeera.com Amnesty International says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. They aren't the only ones reaching this assessment.
(2024-12-06). Are we your perfect victims now? aljazeera.com In memory of Mahmoud Almadhoun, the beloved Gaza Soup Kitchen chef killed in a Israeli drone attack on November 30.
(2024-12-06). No, President Yoon's attempted coup was not a desperate act of nostalgia. aljazeera.com Authoritarianism is still very much in vogue, in Washington and Seoul alike.
(2024-12-06). Al Jazeera reports from Hama as Syrian opposition fighters enter city. aljazeera.com There were scenes of celebration on the streets of Hama in Syria as opposition fighters entered the city centre.
(2024-12-06). Israeli forces attack and raid hospital in Gaza siege zone. aljazeera.com Israeli forces have raided Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital in the latest of a series of attacks on the facility.
(2024-12-06). Messi's Miami to open expanded 2025 Club World Cup against Egypt's Al Ahly. aljazeera.com The draw for the Club World Cup will see Lionel Messi's Inter Miami open FIFA's expanded 32-team Club World Cup in 2025.
(2024-12-06). South Korea's ruling party leader calls for suspension of Yoon's powers. aljazeera.com Han Dong-hoon says 'credible evidence' shows president intended to arrest political leaders.
(2024-12-06). Fact Check: Fake image circulated to claim Sheikh Hasina has converted to Hinduism. ummid.com An image of Hindu priest applying tilak on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's forehead has been edited to falsely claim former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been converted to Hinduism.
(2024-12-06). Israeli occupation forces raid Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza Strip, force patients and wounded people to leave. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-06). Hebrew media reports cautious optimism over captive and ceasefire deal in Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-06). Syrian Army targets withdraw lines of Takfiri militants from Hama countryside into Idlib. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-06). Yedioth Ahronoth: Hezbollah managed to "snipe" 70 houses out of 100 in Metula's Mount Tsfiya. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-06). Israeli Enemy Strikes Border Crossing between Syria and Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli warplanes launched several airstrikes which targeted a border crossing between Syria and Lebanon at dawn on Friday. Al-Manar correspondent reported at least two strikes on Jusiya border crossing which links Al-Qusayr District of the Syrian governorate of Homs with Lebanon. The Jusiyah crossing is strategically significant due to its position along the border between …
(2024-12-06). Fierce Clashes Erupt as Palestinian Resistance Ambushes Israeli Occupation Forces in Nablus. english.almanar.com.lb The al-Quds Brigades — Nablus Brigade announced that its fighters ambushed an Israeli infantry force in the Balata refugee camp near Nablus on Friday morning. According to the brigade's statement, "after the Israeli occupation force reached the ambush site, we were able to detonate an explosive device and shower the force with a hail of …
(2024-12-06). Syrian Army repels attack by foreign mercenaries on Latakia Countryside. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-06). Arab detainee appeals for equal treatment after Jewish detention without trial nixed. haaretz.com The man was initially arrested on criminal suspicions, but lacking evidence, is now being held without trial. Appellants argue that Defense Minister Katz's policy of banning the practice against Jews should apply to all citizens under the principle of equality…
(2024-12-06). South African Jews say their new government offers more of the same hostility toward Israel. haaretz.com Many South African Jews had hoped their new ruling coalition would adopt a more nuanced stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. However, except for a few subtle changes, they say its foreign policy has remained wholly hostile to Israel…
(2024-12-06). Five Israelis killed in car accident in Morocco. haaretz.com The victims, all of whom are residents of the northern Israeli city of Safed, were killed when the vehicle they were traveling in overturned…
(2024-12-06). Netanyahu no longer conceals his war against 'the eighth front' — the home front. haaretz.com The message is clear: The army, the Shin Bet security service, the state prosecutors and the judges are all traitors and must be fought by all means…
(2024-12-06). With Assad's regime on the brink, Israel beefs up presence on border to thwart raids from Syria. haaretz.com Hezbollah's agreeing to American involvement in implementing the cease-fire shows just how far the Iranian-backed group has fallen ‚ñ Trump may talk the talk by threatening Hamas, but he probably does not have the means to pressure it…
(2024-12-06). 'I thought moving to Israel would be an adventure. Then I found out about the conflict and religion'. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A French woman who, after an initial culture shock, is envisioning her future in Israel, and an Israeli who found safety and tranquility in Cyprus…
(2024-12-06). 'I'm anti being scared': Israel's most fearless cultural event. haaretz.com The Solidarity Film Festival in Tel Aviv refuses to be cowed, an Israeli artist goes to the hospital and Batsheva Dance Company is back (for a short while)…
(2024-12-06). Ahead of his testimony, Netanyahu's more determined than ever to take revenge on those who humiliated him. haaretz.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has done all he can to avoid the witness stand, but failed. Now he and his partners are sowing chaos to trap and inflame the base, even intimidating prosecutors and judges…
(2024-12-06). Police, Shin Bet: Iran recruited father and son to collect intelligence on IDF operations. haaretz.com The son, a 21-year-old student, was indicted on espionage, accused of sending an Iranian newspaper intelligence on missile strikes and pictures of tanks, armed soldiers, equipment, and weapons. No indictment has yet been filed against the father, who is currently being held without trial…
(2024-12-06). Expulsion and talk of depopulating Gaza? That's exactly what ethnic cleansing looks like. haaretz.com When Israeli commanders' reports about what is happening in northern Gaza reached me, I knew what I must do, writes former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon…
(2024-12-06). Israeli army deploying more troops to Golan Heights as rebel forces advance in Syria. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Herzog discussed hostage release efforts with American billionaire Elon Musk at request of some hostage families ‚ñ LEBANON: Israel strikes Syria-Lebanon border crossings, where weapons were being transferred to Hezbollah ‚ñ GAZA: U.S. rejects Amnesty International conclusion that Israel committing genocide in Gaza…
(2024-12-06). Israeli court refuses Netanyahu's request to reduce his trial testimony. haaretz.com Netanyahu's testimony, set to begin Tuesday, will take place three times a week in six-hour sessions after judges found there was no compelling reason to slow its pace…
(2024-12-06). IDF to arm Israeli field spotters more than year after Hamas' massacre. haaretz.com Several measures were taken following the conclusions about the massacre at the Nahal Oz outpost near the Gaza border, where observers were killed and kidnapped on October 7…
(2024-12-06). Twin probes into Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir make the attack on Israeli democracy all the more dangerous. haaretz.com The same politicians who jumped down IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari's throat this week were silent when he spoke about the fate of the hostages. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Israel Katz is purging the ranks of the IDF at the request of his political base…
(2024-12-06). All hell to pay: Trump threatened anyone blocking a hostage deal. What if that's Israel? haaretz.com Even if a hostage-release deal is reached in the coming days — something that no one should be holding their breath for — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will have to vouch for it. The price Israel pays may not be to the liking of everyone in the 'resettle Gaza' camp…
(2024-12-06). Two residents of northern Israel charged with spying on IDF activity for Iran. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Herzog discussed hostage release efforts with American billionaire Elon Musk at request of some hostage families ‚ñ LEBANON: Israel strikes Syria-Lebanon border crossings, where weapons were being transferred to Hezbollah ‚ñ GAZA: U.S. rejects Amnesty International conclusion that Israel committing genocide in Gaza…
(2024-12-06). Twin probes into Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir make the attack on Israeli democracy all the more dangerous. haaretz.com The same politicians who jumped down IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari's throat this week were silent when he spoke about the fate of the hostages ‚ñ Foreign Minister Israel Katz is purging the ranks of the IDF at the request of his political base…
(2024-12-06). Two residents of northern Israel charged with spying on IDF activity for Iran. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF says air force intercepted suspicious aerial target after sirens sound in northern Israel ‚ñ LEBANON: Israel strikes Syria-Lebanon border crossings, where weapons were being transferred to Hezbollah ‚ñ GAZA: U.S. rejects Amnesty International conclusion that Israel committing genocide in Gaza…
(2024-12-06). Why Bidenomics did not deliver at the polls. independent.co.ug 
What accounts for Vice President Kamala Harris's disappointing electoral performance, especially with working-class voters? COMMENT | DANI RODRIK | As US president, Joe Biden charted a new economic path for the Democrats by siding unabashedly with the working class and introducing a wide range of industrial policies to reinvigorate manufacturing, reshore supply chains, and promote the green transition. …
(2024-12-06). Trump IRS Nominee Wanted to Shut Down the Humane Society. counterpunch.org 
There are a surprising number of animal activists who held out hope a second Donald Trump presidency would be good for nonhuman welfare or at least less damaging than a Kamala Harris White House. I often had a hard time sorting out whether these campaigners were naive, contrarian, or fundamentally conservative. In the end, it
(2024-12-06). Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz: We must understand Israel as a settler-colonial state. mronline.org 
"Just as the U.S. celebrates itself as 'a nation of immigrants,' Zionists celebrated Palestine as a land without people for a people without land."
(2024-12-06). Yemen's Houthis and Russia: Why their growing ties matter. newarab.com 
(2024-12-06). Lebanon's vibrant Nabatieh turned to rubble as residents return. newarab.com 
(2024-12-06). NewCord: The AI platform holding Western media bias to account. newarab.com 
While the news is constantly talking about artificial intelligence, a reverse trend is growing too: artificial intelligence talking about the news. | In the weeks since 7 October 2023, one 26-year-old data scientist, Nima Akram, pushed that trend further. | Shocked by the coverage of Gaza in the mainstream Western media, Nima set aside time from his full-time corporate job to create "I created NewsCord to compare the coverage of specific news developments on a massive scale" | Fast forward 13 mon…
(2024-12-06). Remembering Nahil Bishara, the Palestinian Renaissance woman. newarab.com 
History is full of remarkable yet forgotten women whose stories have yet to be told. | One such case is the late Palestinian artist and designer "Generally, artists at the time created art to sell, but she never created art to sell. She created art to anchor her Palestinianness" | Nearly three decades after Nahil Bishara's passing, her grandchildren are read…
(2024-12-06). Activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah's family urges presidential pardon. newarab.com 
The family of jailed British-Egyptian political activist A number of public figures submitted the petition, signed by Abdel-Fattah's two sisters, Mona and Sanaa Seif, local news…
(2024-12-06). Gaza hospital stormed again as Hamas, Fatah strike agreement. newarab.com 
The Israeli forces forced The agency also reported that Isra…
(2024-12-06). Iran says it conducted a successful space launch. newarab.com 
Iran said Friday it conducted a successful space launch, the latest for its program the West alleges improves Tehran's Iran conducted the launch using its Simorgh program, a satellite-carrying rocket that had previously
(2024-12-06). Messi's Inter Miami face Egypt's Al Ahly in Club WC opener. newarab.com 
Other opening matches include Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atletico Madrid and…
(2024-12-06). Pakistan's Imran Khan threatens civil disobedience movement. newarab.com 
(2024-12-06). Palestinian security forces clash with militants in West Bank. newarab.com 
Gunfights erupted in The intense exchanges of fire began around 9: 30 PM (1930 GMT) and followed the…
(2024-12-06). Tunisia's lawmakers deny any plans to legalise polygamy. newarab.com 
(2024-12-06). Two Romanians charged over stabbing of Iranian TV journalist. newarab.com 
Nandito Badea, 19, and George Stana, 23, were arrested in Romania on Wednesday and charged with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and wounding, the Crown Prosecution Service said. | They will be extradited to Britain for trial, the prosecuting agency for England…
(2024-12-06). An ode to Refaat Alareer: My mentor and Palestine's truth-seeker. newarab.com 
I will never forget when Dr. Refaat Alareer taught us in our poetry class that Shakespeare's works endure because they speak to universal, timeless themes. At the time, I thought it was a powerful idea, but it wasn't until Israel brutally murdered our beloved teacher that I truly understood the profound truth behind his words. | On December 6, 2023, Israel
(2024-12-06). Erasing Palestine: Jerusalem as a frontline in Israel's war. newarab.com 
This article is the first of a two-part report covering Israel's practices towards Palestinians over the past year – showcasing a broader campaign of ethnic cleansing which transcends the war on Gaza and the use of lethal weapons such as airstrikes, shelling, and drone warfare | On Sunday, 1 December, 14-year-old While Israeli violence…
(2024-12-06). Amnesty Israel denies parent group's genocide accusation. newarab.com 
Amnesty International's Amnesty Israel issued a statement, carried by the Times of Israel, where it questioned Amnesty International's "operative findings". This was despite data and analysis in the investigation to back up its findings. | Amnesty Israel howev…
(2024-12-06). Israel bombs Gaza's al-Mawasi 'safe zone', killing scores. newarab.com 
According to the director of the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, dozens were wounded in the attack. Palestinians and medics in the enclave have reiterated throughout Israel's war on the Strip that there are no safe areas and Israel does not respect designated safe zones.
(2024-12-06). Lebanese cabinet to meet in Tyre, discuss army deployment. newarab.com 
The The decision to meet at the Benoit Barakat Barracks in the ancient port city of
(2024-12-06). Lebanon ceasefire: Hezbollah launches reconstruction plan. newarab.com 
The source said Hezbollah, which has just come out of a devastating conflict with Israel, is eager to initiate a reconstruction plan as winter looms, often coming with heavy rain and snowfall in Lebanon. | The source…
(2024-12-06). Lebanon's Hezbollah aims to rebuild longer term, US intel says. newarab.com 
Lebanon's US intelligence agencies assessed in recent weeks that Hezbollah, even amid
(2024-12-06). Morocco Islamic Affairs minister retracts state is 'secular'. newarab.com 
The controversy began on 26 November when Toufiq addressed the Moroccan parliament in regard to a meeting he had with the French interior minister Bruno Retailleau, during President Emmanuel…
(2024-12-06). PM: Egypt to float up to four army-owned firms. newarab.com 
Egypt plans to float up to four military-owned companies on the The government has been under
(2024-12-06). UK to review arms sales to Israel amid legal challenge. newarab.com 
(2024-12-06). Enablers of Israel's genocide in Gaza must be held accountable. newarab.com 
On 21 November,
(2024-12-06). How pro-Israel Amos Hochstein secured the 'surrender' of Lebanon. newarab.com 
It is impossible not to welcome a halt to the bloodshed in Lebanon — Israel has However, the terms of the ceasefire brokered last week more resemble a surrender: imposed by the imbalance of powers, the absence of the Lebanese state, Arab silence, and complicity with Israel…
(2024-12-06). Iran's indigenous Saman-1 space tug launched into orbit. presstv.ir Iran has successfully launched the homegrown Saman-1 space tug aboard a domestically developed Simorgh satellite launch vehicle (SLV).
(2024-12-06). Russia says ready to use 'any means' to defend itself. presstv.ir Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expresses his country's preparedness to use "any means" to disrupt US plans aimed at defeating Moscow in its military campaign in Ukraine.
(2024-12-06). Iran calls on Ukraine to stop arming, supporting anti-Syria groups. presstv.ir Iran warns Ukraine against supporting anti-Syria armed groups as reports run rife about Kiev's providing military assistance and training for the outfits.
(2024-12-06). Iran says ready to support Syria army, warns armed groups 'plotting regional chaos'. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister expresses Tehran's full preparedness to support the Iraqi government, people and army to the extent required.
(2024-12-06). WHO blasts Israeli massacre in Gaza hospital, says 'no warning issued'. presstv.ir The World Health Organization says Israel issued no warning for the strike on the besieged Kamal Adwan Hospital in north Gaza.
(2024-12-06). Macron's so-called concerns over Iran's missiles have 'no logical basis': Tehran. presstv.ir Iran has decried the alleged concerns of French President Emmanuel Macron over the Islamic Republic's missile and peaceful nuclear program as unfounded.
(2024-12-06). Israel, armed groups seek to turn Syria into 'terrorist hub' against West Asia: Araghchi. presstv.ir Iran says the Israeli regime and the anti-Syria armed groups allying it seek to turn Syria into a center of "terrorism and threat" against the whole West Asia region.
(2024-12-06). Iran warns threat of armed groups 'not limited' to Syria, says neighbors at risk. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says the terror threat will not be limited only to Syria and will also endanger neighboring countries.
(2024-12-06). Yemeni protesters say 'impervious' to US threats, voice support for Palestinians. presstv.ir Yemenis have staged new weekly protests in the capital Sana'a and several cities across the country to reiterate their support for Palestinians subjected to Israel's genocidal war.
(2024-12-06). UNICEF warns situation in besieged northern Gaza 'catastrophic'. presstv.ir UNICEF has voiced concern about the "catastrophic and horrible situation" of Palestinian children in the northern part of the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2024-12-06). Pentagon: US soldiers in Syria under evaluation for potential brain injuries. presstv.ir Three US service members are being evaluated for possible traumatic brain injuries, the Pentagon has said.
(2024-12-06). Iran FM in Baghdad for talks amid terrorism resurgence in Syria. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Iraq, amid concerns over the resurgence of terrorism in Syria.
(2024-12-06). Devendra Fadnavis takes oath at Maharashtra Chief Minister. ummid.com BJP leader and MLA from Nagpur South West Assembly Constituency took oath as the new Maharashtra Chief Minister at a ceremony held at Mumbai's Azad Maidan.
(2024-12-06). Searching Shivling Under Every Mosque. ummid.com Seeking the survey of mosques in various places of the country, the communal forces found a new tool to instill hate by misusing the history related to our ancient holy places.
(2024-12-06). Sufficient ground to conclude Israel has committed genocide in Gaza: Amnesty. ummid.com Amnesty International's research has found sufficient basis to conclude that Israel has committed and is continuing to commit genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip…
(2024-12-06). CLAT 2025: Petition in SC seeking stay on result. ummid.com A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of India seeking a stay on CLAT 2025 result, alleging discrepancies in the provisional answer keys released by the Consortium of National Law Universities.
(2024-12-06). 'Muhammad' remains among the most popular baby names since 2013. ummid.com Muhammad and Noah have been consistently in the list of most popular baby names.
(2024-12-06). üü• DR Congo on 'maximum alert' over unknown disease. independent.co.ug 
KINSHASA | Xinhua | The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is on "maximum alert" over the emergence of an unknown disease that has killed more than 70 people, said DRC Public Health Minister Roger Kamba on Thursday. The test results to confirm the characteristics of this disease are expected this Friday or Saturday, according …
(2024-12-06). Court stops officials from presenting Kwoyelo in prison uniform in court. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Prisons Service authorities have been barred from producing convicted former Lord's Resistance Army rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo in prison Uniform when appearing before the International Crimes Division of the High Court. The order follows a complaint raised by Kwoyelo Defence Lawyer Caleb Alaka who questioned why prison officials …
(2024-12-06). Defence Minister calls on Turkey to prioritize Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Defence, Jacob Oboth Oboth, has rallied the Turkish government to set up a military weapon manufacturing hub in Uganda. According to Oboth, Turkey should capitalise on Uganda's strategic position in Africa and set up a military hardware centre similar to those it has in Asia and …
(2024-12-06). Govt not responsible for compensating Kwoyelo's victims — Attorney General. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Attorney General has asked judges at the International Crimes Division of the High Court to dismiss an application demanding the court to order government to compensate victims of atrocities committed by convicted former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo. This follows an application filed in court …
(2024-12-06). Judiciary banks sh9.2billion from online case filing. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has registered an increase of 9.2 billion Shillings in non-tax revenue through the online filing of cases through the Electronic Court Case Management Information System -ECCMIS. The automated system tracks all aspects of a case life cycle from initial filing through disposition and appeal. Effective March 1, 2022, …
(2024-12-06). The East African Revival — A legacy of transformation or an agent of stagnation? independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | The East African Revival, which swept through Uganda in the 1930s, is often celebrated for its spiritual renewal and moral reformation. Yet, beneath the veneer of unity and salvation lies a more complex legacy. While the Revival brought undeniable benefits, its long-term consequences raise important questions about its impact on Uganda's …
(2024-12-06). What next for former LOP Mathias Mpuuga? independent.co.ug 
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga is poised to announce his next political step as the 2026 general elections approach, following a fallout with Kavule based National Unity Platform (NUP) party. Mpuuga, who represents Nyendo-Mukungwe in Parliament, clashed with NUP, over leadership differences and a controversial sh500 million service award …
(2024-12-06). Xi stresses building strong, modernized information support force. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for efforts to build a strong, modernized information support force, and to realize the leapfrog development of the Chinese military's network information system. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), made …
(2024-12-06). Bulambuli Landslide: Inzu Ya Masaba releases disaster report, calls for support. independent.co.ug 
Bulambuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inzu Ya Masaba Cultural Institution has unveiled a report detailing the impact of the recent Bulambuli district landslides. Speaking to the media on Thursday at the Inzu Ya Masaba headquarters in Malukhu, Mbale City, Vicente Waboya, the Minister of Disaster for the institution, shared key findings from the …
(2024-12-06). Time, Quality, and Status — Lessons from the East African Revival. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | The East African Revival, born in the 1930s, transformed faith, community, and morality across the region. Its enduring call to humility and accountability remains a guiding light. Yet, in modern contexts, this legacy often collides with cultural practices that prioritise ceremony over substance. Uganda, as the heartland of the Revival, …
(2024-12-06). Uganda's Global Magnetism — From Tukutendereza Yesu to matooke cuisine. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | Uganda's allure, both spiritually and culturally, has been growing ever since the days of the East African Revival, and this magnetic force is not just felt within East Africa but extends well beyond its borders. Uganda's distinctive cultural and spiritual heritage, embodied in its agricultural practices and spiritual movements, presents a …
(2024-12-06). Venezuela: Medical equipment — a matter of life and death. icrc.org
(2024-12-06). OEWG: ICRC Statement on International Law. icrc.org Delivered by Kosuke Onishi, Legal Adviser, at the 9th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York…
(2024-12-06). Cómo Australia ayuda a los EE.UU. a desestabilizar Asia. peoplesdispatch.org A medida que Estados Unidos intensifica su guerra fría contra China, Australia ha sido uno de sus principales socios en el aumento de la presión, a pesar de sus fuertes vínculos económicos con China.
(2024-12-06). Convocan al IX Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 dic (RHC) El IX Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba ha sido convocado para los próximos días 12 y 13 de diciembre, con el propósito de analizar temas vitales de la economía y la sociedad cubanas, en medio del complejo escenario que enfrenta el país…
(2024-12-06). Lionel Messi: Jugador más valioso de la MLS en 2024. cubadebate.cu Lionel Messi fue elegido como el Jugador Más Valioso de la MLS en 2024 tras una campaña en la que lideró al Inter de Miami a su primer Supporters' Shield como el mejor club de la temporada regular. En su primera temporada completa en la MLS tras fichar por el Miami en julio de 2023, Messi sumó 20 goles y 16 asistencias en 19 partidos.
(2024-12-06). OMS denuncia brutales ataques de Israel contra hospital en Gaza. cubadebate.cu La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) denunció que Israel no emitió ninguna advertencia antes del devastador ataque de este viernes al Hospital Kamal Adwan, ubicado en el norte de Gaza, último centro médico que funciona en la región, que se encuentra bajo criminal asedio.
(2024-12-06). Propuestas del Festival de Cine este viernes 6 de diciembre. cubadebate.cu Este viernes 6 de diciembre continúa la 45 edición del Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. Compartimos la programación para esta jornada en los cines Cine 23 y 12, Yara, La Rampa, Charles Chaplin, Infanta, la Sala Glauber Rocha y el Acapulco. Disfrute del séptimo arte que inunda por estos días a La Habana.
| Cine 23 y 12
| Concurso Otros Territorios
| 10: 00 AM / Aliados / México / Dir. Azucena Losana / Doc. / 8 min. / 2024
| Los Dos Lados de la Tortuga / Ecuador / Dir. Oscar X. Illingworth / Doc. / 12 min. / 2023
| Cielo Roto / Costa Rica / Dir. Natacha Mora / Doc.
(2024-12-06). Diana Nyad en La Habana: Presentarán este sábado su película autobiográfica. cubadebate.cu La nadadora de larga distancia y recordista estadounidense Diana Nyad regresa a Cuba para presentar una película autobiográfica en el Festival Internacional de Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. El filme, nombrado Nyad, será exhibido al público habanero el sábado 7 de diciembre en el cine de 23 y 12.
(2024-12-06). Roaming Charges: Delay and Deny. counterpunch.org 
It appears that the killer of Brian Thompson left his manifesto etched on the spent casings of the bullets used to gun down the CEO of UnitedHealthcare outside the Midtown Hilton just down the block from Rockefeller Center: "Delay" and "Deny." Those two chill words might also serve as the unofficial motto of the $500 billion health industry giant, whose investors Thompson was preparing to address.
(2024-12-06). Laboratorio de inmunohistoquímica de Villa Clara: Ganar la batalla contra el cáncer. cubadebate.cu El laboratorio de inmunohistoquímica de Villa Clara, primero en Cuba fuera de La Habana y uno de los tres existentes en la Isla, trabaja para ampliar sus servicios. Dedicado al diagnóstico y estudio del cáncer, el laboratorio ya ha atendido a más de 300 pacientes, sobre todo de las provincias de Villa Clara, Cienfuegos, Sancti Spíritus y Ciego de àÅvila.
(2024-12-06). Inaugurarán hoy XXVI Feria Internacional de Artesanía. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 dic (RHC) Bajo el lema "Arte, Utilidad y Oficio", se inaugurará hoy la XXVI Feria Internacional de Artesanía (Fiart 2024), en el recinto ferial Pabexpo, de esta capital.
(2024-12-06). La larga guerra para reafirmar la primacía occidental e israelí sufre un cambio de forma. strategic-culture.su Oriente Medio ya no es 'conservador'. Más bien se está gestando un 'Despertar' muy diferente | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | La larga guerra par…
(2024-12-06). Presentamos Agenda Económica: La nueva publicación digital de Cubadebate sobre la economía cubana y global. cubadebate.cu Un viejo anhelo de nuestro Consejo Editorial y un reclamo de nuestras audiencias hoy se hace realidad. Nos complace anunciar el lanzamiento de Agenda Económica, un subdominio exclusivo de Cubadebate dedicado al análisis y al debate sobre economía, finanzas y comercio, tanto en Cuba como a nivel global.
(2024-12-06). Díaz-Canel se reúne con embajadores de países de Caricom. cubadebate.cu El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez recibió hoy en el Palacio de la Revolución a los embajadores de los países miembros de CARICOM, con motivo de celebrarse, el próximo 8 de diciembre, 52 años de relaciones de la Mayor de las Antillas con esa fuerte comunidad de pequeños estados.