(2024-12-11). "Terrorist Organization" Means Whatever The US Wants It To Mean. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The US government is simultaneously (A) preparing to remove from its list of designated terrorist organizations the group which led the charge to oust Bashar al-Assad in Syria and (B) justifying Israel's land grab in Syria by saying the nation has been taken over by terrorists.
(2024-12-11). Why I Resigned As Chairman Of Amnesty Israel. popularresistance.org After Amnesty International released a report last Thursday calling the war in Gaza a genocide, Amnesty's Israeli branch quickly issued a statement saying most of its members don't believe genocide has occurred. Some in Amnesty Israel alleged the report was biased, arguing for a forgone conclusion. Others went further, claiming that the international movement abandoned its commitment to equality in the first place. | But even before the report came out — one week before, to be exact — I resigned my position as chair of the board of Amnesty Israel. I didn't step down because of the imminent controversy…
(2024-12-11). The Geopolitics of Elite Insanity: Teetering on the Brink of Armageddon, The Danger of Nuclear War. globalresearch.ca As the world simultaneously teeters on the brink of nuclear war in Central Asia, shatters any remaining sense of 'international justice' by taking no effective action to halt the televised genocide in Palestine (let alone the risk of a dramatically …
(2024-12-11). Community Advisory: CAIR Launches New Site for Students to Report Campuses Targeting Anti-Genocide Views. fightbackbetter.com Community Advisory: CAIR Launches New Site for Students to Report Campuses Targeting Anti-Genocide Views The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR),…
(2024-12-11). Starmer thanks RAF base secretly participating in Gaza genocide for keeping 'our allies safe'. thecanary.co 
On 10 December, Sky News shared a video of prime minister Keir Starmer at "an RAF base in Cyprus". What it failed to mention, however, is that this wasn't just any old airbase. In reality, it's RAF Akrotiri, that Tory-Labour governments have used to turn Britain into an active participant in Israel's genocide in occupied Gaza. […] | By
allafrica.com (2024-12-11). South Africa: Protest Opposite Holocaust and Genocide Centre in Cape Town
"We hold Israel, with its US backing, accountable for its ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. Israel's continued forced expulsions in the West Bank and Gaza, along with its occupation and violence, represent a clear violation of international human rights, including the prohibition of genocide."
palestinechronicle.com (2024-12-11). Gaza Tops List as Deadliest Place for Journalists in 2024 – IFJ Report
This year has been "particularly deadly" for journalists, with 104 killed worldwide, over half of them in Gaza, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) said Tuesday. According to figures compiled by the press group, at least 55 Palestinian media workers were killed in 2024 during Israel's offensive in Gaza.
english.palinfo.com (2024-12-11). The world owes Palestine this much – please stop censoring Palestinian voicesSocial media censorship is a global phenomenon, but the war on pro-Palestinian views on social media represents a different kind of censorship, with consequences that can only be described as dire.
english.almanar.com.lb (2024-12-11). Israeli Massacres in Gaza Continue as Ceasefire and Prisoner Swap Talks Spark Cautious Optimism – Al-Manar TV Lebanon
The ongoing genocide in Gaza marks its 431st day, with a new massacre in the north leaving at least 20 Palestinians dead and several others injured in an Israeli airstrike on Beit Hanoun. More casualties were reported in Al-Nuseirat, Rafah, and Zeitoun.
wsws.org (2024-12-11). MIT student expelled for opposing Gaza genocide Prahlad Iyengar, a second-year PhD student student at MIT, has been effectively expelled from the Cambridge, Massachusetts based university for the offense of opposing the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-12-11). Right wing groups in California use bogus claims of antisemitism to launch legal attacks on education and free speech. wsws.org A series of lawsuits have been launched by pro-Zionist outfits against California teachers and school districts in an attempt to stifle opposition to the genocide in Gaza.
(2024-12-11). MIT student effectively expelled for opposing Gaza genocide. wsws.org Prahlad Iyengar, a second-year PhD student student at MIT, has been effectively expelled from the Cambridge, Massachusetts based university for the offense of opposing the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-12-11). Brief Profile of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) that Overthrew Syrian Government. orinocotribune.com Earlier this week, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrived in Moscow after having lost control of a large part of the country and being forced to leave Damascus. | The terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), leading a coalition of anti-government armed factions, launched an offensive that resulted in the rapid capture of the capital and other important cities. | This brought a surprisingly sudden end to the al-Assad government, which had resisted a decade-long US-backed regime-change operation mounted by Turkish, Kurdish, and Takfiri terrorists and, in the years since this conflict was frozen in 2019,…
(2024-12-11). Damascus Now Ruled by 'Al Qaeda in Suits' as Assad Emerges in Moscow. globalresearch.ca Since the overnight hours Damascus has been under the control of the Islamist militants led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and backed by Turkey. The country's President Bashar al-Assad has been overthrown, and his whereabouts are unknown, after the …
(2024-12-11). What's Publicly Financed Russian Media Saying About Syria's Regime Change? thealtworld.com It appears as though the Kremlin signaled to those outlets within its "sphere of influence" to withhold publishing worst-case scenario forecasts for now while their country's diplomats try to avert an even worse crisis. | Publicly financed Russian media's reaction to Syria's regime change is a lot different than most could have expected after they earlier warned that this could lead to an unprecedented terrorist crisis. Those concerns were warranted since Turkish-backed Harat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is designated as a terrorist group and was originally part of Al Qaeda. Nevertheless, these outlets' reactions have be…
(2024-12-11). The Fall Of Assad And What It Means For The Middle East. popularresistance.org The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, ending a 55-year dynasty begun by his father, dramatically shifts the pieces on the chessboard of the Middle East. The rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led by Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, is armed and backed by Turkey and was once allied with Al Qaeda. It is sanctioned as a terrorist group. Turkey's primary goal is to prevent an independent Kurdish state in northern Syria where Kurds have formed an autonomous enclave. But it may not only be Turkey that is behind the overthrow of Assad. It may also be Israel.
(2024-12-11). My Internal Exile. "The USA is Run by Ruthless Killers", "When the Lie Becomes the Truth", Al Qaeda has Come to the Rescue of The Syrian People. Edward Curtin. globalresearch.ca "Let me have war, say I; it exceeds peace as far as day does night: it's spritely waking, audible, and full of vent. Peace is a very apoplexy, lethargy; mull'd, deaf, sleepy, insensible; a getter of more bastard children than …
(2024-12-11). The Passage of Jabhat al-Nusra: From Al Qaeda to ISIS to 'Leader of the Syrian Revolution'. libya360.wordpress.com Elijah Magnier Islamic fighters from the al-Qaida group in the Levant, Al-Nusra Front, wave their movement's flag as they parade at the Yarmuk Palestinian refugee camp, south of Damascus on July 28, 2014. (AFP) Part I: Challenging False Narratives I will address the false narrative perpetuated by much of the Arabic and Western media, which…
(2024-12-11). "Israel is expanding occupied territories at the expense of Syrian lands." Interview with Andrey Ontikov. globalresearch.ca On December 9, Egypt accused Israel of illegally seizing a buffer zone in Syria. The area extends from the Golan Heights almost to the outskirts of Damascus. Israel troops and weaponry are now within hiking distance of the capital of …
(2024-12-11). Violence against children in Fiji costs nation $460m, says Unicef study. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Repeka Nasiko in Suva Violence against children in Fiji is estimated to have cost the country F$460 million, or more than 4 percent of Fiji's GDP a year, says new research highlighted on International Human Rights Day. This research was carried out jointly by UNICEF and Fiji's Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection.
(2024-12-11). CovertAction Bulletin: South Korea Fights Back Martial Law. covertactionmagazine.com Calls for the resignation of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol have rung out from civil society and beyond after Yoon declared martial law on December 3rd. The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) called for strikes until Yoon steps down, and groups under and beyond that organization are heeding the call…
(2024-12-11). The Arctic Refuge at a crossroads: Native voices, environmental risks, and political agendas amid drilling push. nationofchange.org The Arctic Refuge faces a critical moment as drilling plans threaten Indigenous rights, wildlife, and the climate, with Biden's limited protections set to collide with Trump's expansive energy agenda.
(2024-12-11). Envi Group Launches "Iwas Paputok" Campaign on Human Rights Day, Advocates for Children's Right to a Safe Environment. pressenza.com With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, the environmental justice group BAN Toxics launched its annual campaign aimed at preventing fireworks-related injuries (FWRI) and promoting eco-friendly celebrations through an awareness activity at Barangay Payatas in Quezon City. Around 2,000 participants—including students, teachers, and parents from Payatas B Elementary School, barangay residents and local officials, and representatives from the Philippine National Police and Bureau of Fire Protection—rallied together to call for "Iwas Paputok, Iwas Disgrasya, Iwas Polusyon (Avoid Firecrackers, A…
(2024-12-11). Afghanistan: Women Artists Help Drive Resistance to Taliban. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Infinite Power No 5 by Rada Akbar (L) and Monster by Fatima Wojohat | © Rada Akbar and Fatima Wojohat | Afghan women artists are playing a vital role in the women's movement resisting Taliban abuses, and their contributions—and art—should be recognized, Human Rights Watch said today in a new web feature.The feature, published at the end of the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, is titled "A human being is more delicate than a flower and tougher than a rock," after the Afghan proverb. The feature honors two Afghan women artists in exile who protest…
(2024-12-11). "Indefensible": U.S. Continues Deporting Haitians Amid Political Instability, Massacres. democracynow.org 
Nearly 200 Haitians in Port-au-Prince were killed over the weekend on the orders of a powerful gang leader who reportedly targeted elderly practitioners of voodoo because he blamed them for sickening his son. The massacre is the latest chapter in Haiti's ongoing political crisis, with gangs now controlling much of the capital despite a Kenyan-led security mission to stabilize the country and support the U.S.-backed Transitional Presidential Council. Earlier this week, Human Rights Watch called for what it described as a "full-fledged United Nations mission to Haiti." Human rights lawyer Brian Co…
(2024-12-11). US trade office starts probe into Nicaragua human rights and labour abuses. aljazeera.com Trade representative Katherine Tai denounced the government of Daniel Ortega for 'repressive acts' against critics.
(2024-12-11). Venezuela Re-establishes Cooperation with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. orinocotribune.com The government of Venezuela reported on Tuesday that it had re-established cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights under terms agreeable to the nation's diplomatic corps. | "The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reiterates that its commitment to human rights is inalienable, as mandated by our Constitution and, in this sense, reports that cooperation has been reestablished with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights under the terms of independence, sovereignty and non-intervention in internal affairs, principles established in the Charter of the United Nati…
(2024-12-11). Haiti's 'vodou' murders: Why did a gang kill nearly 200 people? aljazeera.com Rights groups say the killings specifically targeted elderly people and Vodou practitioners.
(2024-12-11). Northern Ireland police clampdown on anti-genocide protesters opposing Hillary Clinton's Belfast visit, while far-right treated with kid gloves. wsws.org The Police Service of Northern Ireland arrested four protesters opposing Hilary Clinton's appearance at Queens University Belfast. Clinton, chancellor of the university since 2020, has been met with repeated protests by staff and students.
(2024-12-11). Syrian optimism prevails, but liberal circles worry the religious leadership will refuse to leave. haaretz.com A Syrian human rights activist told Haaretz that rebel leader al-Golani's interim government might establish an absolute control for years to come. A source identified with the insurgents explained it is impossible to expect "they will do the job and skedaddle at such an early stage"
(2024-12-11). Rep. Delia Ramirez: Trump's Immigration Plans Are "Un-American, Unconstitutional & Undemocratic" democracynow.org 
President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to abolish birthright citizenship, which he cannot do unilaterally because it is enshrined in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. But his rhetoric has still alarmed immigrant rights advocates who are concerned about Trump's mass deportation plans and how they would impact mixed-status families. Trump and his "border czar" Tom Homan have both suggested deporting the U.S. citizen children of parents who are undocumented. "No one is safe under Donald Trump," says Illinois Congressmember Delia Ramirez, whose husband Boris He…
(2024-12-11). Australian Labor leaders seize on Sydney graffiti to activate police-state powers targeting anti-genocide protests. wsws.org Before anything was even known about the identity of the individuals who torched a car and scrawled anti-Israel graffiti in Sydney, Prime Minister Albanese declared that this was a "hate crime" directed against all Jews.
(2024-12-11). Trump Taps Anti-Trans Lawyer Harmeet Dhillon to Lead DOJ Civil Rights Post. truthout.org On Monday, Donald Trump announced his selection for Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights: Harmeet Dhillon, a far-right California lawyer with a track record that could pose significant threats to transgender Americans. Dhillon, known for her staunch opposition to LGBTQ+ rights, has represented Chloe Cole, a prominent anti-trans detransitioner who has called puberty blockers a "gateway drug"… |
(2024-12-11). Daniel Penny found not guilty in NYC subway murder of Jordan Neely. wsws.org The hailing of Penny as a hero is part of a right-wing campaign directed against the homeless and the mentally ill, hundreds of whom have no place to live other than New York's massive subway system.
(2024-12-11). US, Israel launch mass bombing campaign against Syria after fall of Assad. wsws.org Israeli statements make clear these bombings aim to shatter Syria's ability to militarily defend its territory and, thus, to initiate the carve-up of the country by NATO-backed forces.
(2024-12-11). Australian think tank urges social media campaigns to target youth for military propaganda. wsws.org None of these conflicts have a popular mandate. There is significant concern in ruling circles that youth are increasingly hostile to war the associated attacks on democratic rights.
(2024-12-11). More direct flights to link China's Hainan with Mongolia. ecns.cn The number of Sanya-Ulan Bator international flights will increase staring from Dec. 11, according to Sanya Phoenix International Airport.
(2024-12-11). US welcomes ex-Israeli minister Gallant despite ICC arrest warrant. presstv.ir The US welcomes Yoav Gallant on its soil, despite the former Israeli minister facing an arrest warrant for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
(2024-12-11). France begins pulling out military forces from Chad: Army. presstv.ir The French army says it has started pulling out its military troops from Chad.
(2024-12-11). Syrian militants 'completely' seize Deir al-Zawr amid Israeli strikes. presstv.ir Foreign-backed militants in Syria claim to have "completely" taken control of the eastern city of Deir al-Zawr.
(2024-12-11). Russia condemns Israel's 'destabilizing' strikes in Syria. presstv.ir Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has condemned in the strongest terms Israel's strikes on Syria and the creation of a "buffer zone" along the occupied Golan Heights.
(2024-12-11). Activist Ayat Mneina on the past, present and future of Libya. newarab.com 
Ayat Mneina has always campaigned for human rights. | Her first protest was against the "It's really hard not to be aware and alert about what happens around the world, especially to people who look like us and move around in the world looking li…
(2024-12-11). FIFA to confirm Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts. newarab.com 
The awarding of hosting rights for both tournaments will go to a vote during a FIFA Congress to be held virtually, but there is no doubt about the outcomes with neither bid having a rival. | As for 2034, FIFA…
(2024-12-11). Netanyahu aide on trial in new case troubling Israeli PM. newarab.com 
As the corruption trial of Eli Feldstein, a former adviser to Netanyahu, is accused in the case of leaking a classified document related to captive negotiations in Gaza to shift critical media coverage of the Israeli leader. | The case, critics say, highlights d…
(2024-12-11). China urges Canada to revoke unlawful unilateral sanctions against Chinese officials. ecns.cn Canada has smeared and slandered China under the pretext of so-called human rights by imposing illegal sanctions on certain Chinese individuals. China firmly opposes and strongly condemns this action, which seriously violates international law and fundamental norms of international relations.
(2024-12-11). When Rights Become Privileges: Is the Constitution Becoming Optional? counterpunch.org 
"Rights aren't rights if someone can take them away. They're privileges. That's all we've ever had in this country is a 'Bill of Temporary Privileges.' And if you read the news, even badly, you know that the list gets shorter and shorter."—George Carlin Disguising its power grabs in the self-righteous fervor of national security, the Deep
(2024-12-11). Israel Advances in Syria with the Blessing of the US. libya360.wordpress.com Aseel Saleh Israeli PM Netanyahu with military leaders on December 8, the day Bashar al-Assad's government fell in Syria. Photo: Israeli PM / X Israel advances in Syria beyond Golan Heights and destroys Syrian fleet in Latakia, appearing to be executing expansionist plans in Syria. The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) reached the town of Qatana in rural…
(2024-12-11). The Fall of Assad: Syria's Struggle Against Destabilization and Foreign Interests. globalresearch.ca The situation in Syria has reached a critical and tragic juncture, marked by the fall of the Assad government and a dramatic shift in the country's governance. Recent developments indicate that militant groups, backed by external players—particularly the United States …
(2024-12-11). Eyewitness Syria, the Last 12 Days. globalresearch.ca My friend lives in Damascus. I will call him Qusay to protect his identity. Qusay was born and grew up in Aleppo and still has family there. He is a high-level translator and university professor. From his family he learned …
(2024-12-11). From Damascus to Chaos: Assad's Fall and al-Qaeda's Comeback. libya360.wordpress.com Mnar Adley There are some weeks when decades happen. In just a few days, the Syrian government has fallen, President Bashar al-Assad has fled to Moscow, and Al-Nusra founder Abu Mohammad al-Julani has taken power. How could all of this have happened so quickly? Only last year, it appeared that Assad was entrenching his position…
(2024-12-11). Flickers of hope and skepticism as Gaza looks to Syria, Lebanon. mondoweiss.net 
With the fall of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, the truce between Hezbollah and Israel, and reports of progress in Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo, Palestinians in the Strip are hopeful their reality may soon change.
(2024-12-11). The Urgent Challenges Facing Syria Following the Fall of Bashar Assad. bylinetimes.com The brutal dictator Bashar Assad has fallen and taken refuge in Russia. The Soviet Union and then Russia has long been an ally of Assad and, before him, his brutal father Hafez Assad. Assad's ignominious flight to Moscow has deprived a lamppost of a cameo appearance in history, but has also seen the doors of horrible prisons flung open, leading to joyous reunions and the revelation of disgraceful crimes against humanity perpetrated by Assad's enforcers. | I've been an observer of this wretched conflict since 2012 when I first started helping Eliot Higgins with reports on chemical weapons, in what eventually g…
(2024-12-11). Israel Is Accelerating Its Plans for the Complete Annexation of the Palestinian West Bank. bylinetimes.com Israel's Government is accelerating its plans for complete annexation of the Israeli-occupied Palestinian West Bank in the wake of a new, incoming sympathetic American administration under President Donald Trump. | Simultaneously Tel Aviv is providing military support for settler attacks on Palestinians, aimed at destroying Palestinian property and driving them off their land, as the world's attention focuses on the exploding regional violence and the degradation and collapse of neighbouring militias and powers, including Hezbollah and former Syrian President Bashar Assad's Government which are and were both s…
(2024-12-11). Headlines for December 11, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Declares "Sterile Zone" in Syria Amid Massive Bombing Campaign, Syria's Interim Leader Calls for Return of Millions of Refugees, Israeli Attacks Across Gaza Kill Dozens, Including Children, Israel's Yoav Gallant Welcomed to White House Despite ICC Arrest Warrant for Crimes Against Humanity, At Least 127 Killed as Sudan's Army Battles Rapid Support Forces, South Korean Police Raid Offices of President Yoon Suk Yeol, Judge Halts Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Trump's Nominee to Lead Education Department, Justice Department Report Reveals How Trump Spied on Congress and Jou…
(2024-12-11). "Terrorist Organization" Means Whatever The US Wants It To Mean. thealtworld.com 
The US government is simultaneously (A) justifying Israel's land grab in Syria by saying the nation has been taken over by terrorists, and (B) talking about removing those same forces from its list of designated terrorist organizations. | The US podium people have pivoted seamlessly from
(2024-12-11). Post-Assad power struggle: a new battle awaits Syria. onlineopinion.com.au The watershed moment in Syria with the ousting of Bashar al-Assad has triggered a complex and high-stakes scramble for influence in a region already rife with instability.
(2024-12-11). Leader: US, Israel behind Plot in Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said the US and the Zionist regime are the main elements behind the recent plot against Syria.
(2024-12-11). Report of Robbery at Iran's Damascus Embassy Denied. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Embassy in Syria denied rumors that millions of dollars in properties have been stolen from the diplomatic mission after it was raided by armed militants.
(2024-12-11). Israel Says It Launched 480 Strikes in Syria Since Fall of Assad. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-11). Chilling Warnings for Syria: When Foreign Interventions Go Bad. counterpunch.org 
The reports through Western presses read rather familiarly. Joyful residents taking selfies on abandoned, sullen tanks. Armed men ebullient and shooting into the sky with adventurist stupidity. The removal of statues and vulgar reminders of a regime. Prisoners freed; torture prisons emptied. The tyrant, deposed. This is the scene in Syria, a war with more external backers and sponsors than
(2024-12-11). Top official: US forces to remain in Syria after Assad's fall. presstv.ir A senior White House official says American military forces will be staying in Syria after Assad's fall.
(2024-12-11). Iran's Leader: What happened in Syria plotted by US, Israel. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says what happened in Syria was a "joint American and Zionist plot", even though a neighboring country also played a role.
(2024-12-11). Analysis: Leader's speech on Syria crisis ignites hope that Israeli-US plots will fail. presstv.ir In his speech on the Syria crisis, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the plot was orchestrated in the command rooms of the US and the Israeli regime.
(2024-12-11). Death of a nation: Black Flags, massacres, land grabs as vultures feed on the carcass of Syria. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-11). What's Erdogan's next move in Syria? strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-11). Winners and losers in Syria. strategic-culture.su Iran and Russia are the two big losers in the ouster of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday by the Sunni Islamist groups affiliated to al-Qaeda. Assad fled in the nick of time after giving orders that there be a peaceful handover of power. The likelihood is that he is in Russia. At any rate, a rollback of the Islamist takeover in Syria is out of the question.
(2024-12-11). Russian and Uzbek presidents discuss situation in Ukraine and Syria. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, in which they discussed the situation in Syria and Ukraine, the Kremlin press service reported today.
(2024-12-11). Sudan Faces Severe Crisis, Leads IRC's Crisis Watchlist. plusnews.ug For the second consecutive year, Sudan topped the 2025 watchlist of global humanitarian crises, according to the International Rescue Committee (IRC) report released on Wednesday. The list also highlighted Gaza and the West Bank, Myanmar, Syria, and South Sudan as countries facing severe humanitarian challenges. Originally created by the New York-based IRC more than 15 …
(2024-12-11). Russia to ensure its citizens' safety in Syria. plenglish.com The most important thing, our absolute priority, is undoubtedly the safety of our citizens; everything is being done to ensure their integrity without making any distinction between our nationals, the spokeswoman told Sputnik radio station on Tuesday. | They are our citizens who are working there as specialists, of our soldiers, diplomats, relatives of Syrians, journalists, and people who cooperate with Russian media, including those with Russian passports who live in Syria, Zakharova stressed. | On November 27, opposition armed forces in northern Syria launched a major surprise offensive against the regular Arm…
(2024-12-11). Turkey is trying to finish off what ISIS terrorists couldn't in northern Syria. thecanary.co War criminal Turkey has been taking advantage of the jihadist victory in Syria to intensify an anti-Kurdish campaign of terror in the north of the country. Ten years ago, in 2014, NATO's second-biggest army looked on from across the border as Daesh (Isis/Isil) terrorists advanced on the largely-Kurdish city of KobanàÆ. The resistance of left-wing […] | By
(2024-12-11). As the UK's right-wing immigration minister blocks Syrian asylum applications, a charity speaks out. thecanary.co Syria is entering a new and uncertain chapter after the overthrow of the government, but the challenges facing millions of ordinary Syrians are far from over. Recent weeks have seen more than 350,000 people flee their homes since 27 November due to escalating instability. Charity Action Against Hunger is currently on the ground and actively […] | By
(2024-12-11). Video: A Brief History of the War on Syria. James Corbett. globalresearch.ca The foreign-backed terrorist insurgency in Syria has finally accomplished the globalists' objective: regime change in Syria. | But how did we get here? | Who was behind this decades-long plan for reshaping the Middle East? | And what does it mean for the …
(2024-12-11). Maduro on Syria: Make No Mistake With Venezuela. orinocotribune.com On Monday, December 9th, from the Paseo Monumental de Los Próceres in front of a parade of 500 soldiers, Executive branch officials, and accredited diplomatic corps, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro stressed that the troops led by Grand Marshal Antonio José de Sucre defeated the most powerful army on planet Earth, the Spanish, 200 years ago. | "With that great triumph, they forever sealed the victory of our continent's liberation from three centuries of ruthless and criminal colonialism. On a day like today 200 years ago, America's destiny was sealed, and that destiny marks us for now and forever. We are the p…
(2024-12-11). Greater Israel Is On The March. thealtworld.com Syria no longer exists. The Russian news service RT reports that Israel has launched the largest attack on Syria in history with Israeli warplanes hitting more than 250 military targets. Other reports put the number at 300. The Israeli Defense Force reports it has destroyed 80% of Syrian military capability. This is after Syria's fall. "Wave after wave of airstrikes carried out by IAF fighter jets and drones then hit Syrian airbases, weapon depots and weapon production sites in Damascus, Homs, Tartus, Latakia and Palmyra, according to the military. Meanwhile, on Monday night, Israeli Navy missile boats destroyed…
(2024-12-11). As Assad Regime Falls, Syrians Celebrate — and Brace for an Uncertain Future. truthout.org Less than two weeks after a surprise rebel offensive began to retake areas of Syria for the first time in nearly a decade, the Assad regime fell on December 8. Once seen as entrenched and immovable, the government's collapse came 53 years since Assad family rule began in Syria and nearly 14 years after the start of an uprising that called for its overthrow. The rebel takeover was rapid… |
(2024-12-11). From Damascus to Chaos: Assad's Fall and al-Qaeda's Comeback. mintpressnews.com Join Kevork Almassian and Seyed Mohammad Marandi as they discuss the stunning fall of Assad's government, the rise of a former al-Qaeda leader, and Israel's territorial ambitions in the chaos.
(2024-12-11). 14 certainties about the terrorist victory in Damascus. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-11). "We Didn't Get No Justice": Jordan Neely's Uncle Slams Daniel Penny's Acquittal in NYC Subway Killing. democracynow.org 
We speak with the uncle of Jordan Neely after a New York jury on Monday acquitted veteran Daniel Penny in the death of the beloved New York street performer on a Manhattan subway train last year. Penny was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide. The judge dismissed a more serious manslaughter charge. Penny will not face any prison time for the killing. Neely was in the midst of a mental health crisis on May 1, 2023, when Penny attacked and held him in a chokehold for several minutes, even after Neely stopped moving. "That trial just was ridiculous," says Christopher Neely, who had tried to…
(2024-12-11). Herman Whitfield's Family Called for Help During a Mental Health Crisis. Cops Killed Him Instead. democracynow.org 
We continue our look at the tragic deaths of two Black men who were killed while experiencing mental health crises. Award-winning piano virtuoso Herman Whitfield III died in 2022 after he was repeatedly tasered, handcuffed and pinned to the ground by Indianapolis police officers. Whitfield's family had called 911 to ask for help as their son experienced a mental health crisis in their home, but instead of sending an ambulance as requested, police officers showed up and attacked Whitfield, even as he said he couldn't breathe while being restrained. Whitfield's death was ruled a homicide, but on F…
(2024-12-11). Democracy Now! 2024-12-11 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 11, 2024; Rep. Delia Ramirez: Trump's Immigration Plans Are "Un-American, Unconstitutional & Undemocratic"; "Indefensible": U.S. Continues Deporting Haitians Amid Political Instability, Massacres; "We Didn't Get No Justice": Jordan Neely's Uncle Slams Daniel Penny's Acquittal in NYC Subway Killing; Herman Whitfield's Family Called for Help During a Mental Health Crisis. Cops Killed Him Instead | Headlines for December 11, 2024; Rep. Delia Ramirez: Trump's Immigration Plans Are "Un-American, Unconstitutional & Undemo…
(2024-12-11). Israeli attacks on Gaza residential areas kill at least 29. aljazeera.com Bombardment across besieged territory continues and humanitarian crisis deepens after 14 months of Israeli attacks.
(2024-12-11). Israel's escalating attacks on Gaza: 50 killed in a day as hospitals and refugee camps targeted. nationofchange.org Gaza endures escalating humanitarian crisis as Israeli airstrikes devastate hospitals, refugee camps, and vital infrastructure.
(2024-12-11). Meetings at The Hague reveal crisis and turmoil, as state representatives grapple with Israeli warrants. mondoweiss.net 
At a recent convening at The Hague, state representatives to the ICC agonized over the disastrous implications for the international rules-based order should Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant evade accountability for war crimes in Gaza.
(2024-12-11). Netanyahu's Trial: Corruption, War Crimes, and an Israel in Crisis. libya360.wordpress.com Cradle Correspondent Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial unfolds against a backdrop of bribery and fraud allegations, international war crimes charges, domestic scandals, and mounting global condemnation — all while he continues to fuel devastating wars with no end in sight. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's entrance into a Tel Aviv courtroom yesterday was anything but understated….
(2024-12-11). Barbados leads with world's first debt swap for climate change initiatives. america.cgtn.com 
Barbados made history recently when its government announced that the island-nation executed the world's first debt-for-climate-resilience swap. | The groundbreaking initiative converts the country's national debt in exchange for biodiversity conservation through the Inter-American Development Bank, the Green Climate Fund, and a number of regional banks. | The plan allows the country to navigate the dual challenges of debt distress and climate change. | Barbados is currently facing a water crisis where available water is currently four times lower than the global average. This has put great strains on agricultura…
(2024-12-11). US Continues to Deport Haitians Amid Massacres and Political Instability. truthout.org Nearly 200 Haitians in Port-au-Prince were killed over the weekend on the orders of a powerful gang leader who reportedly targeted elderly practitioners of voodoo because he blamed them for sickening his son. The massacre is the latest chapter in Haiti's ongoing political crisis, with gangs now controlling much of the capital despite a Kenyan-led security mission to stabilize the country and… |
(2024-12-11). Sixty patients at Gaza hospital at risk of starving, authorities say. aljazeera.com Health Ministry warns patients could die from lack of food, water as UN official briefs Security Council on conditions.
(2024-12-11). Gaza faces catastrophic famine as Israel blocks aid and starvation deaths soar. nationofchange.org Aid blockades, looting, and deadly attacks push Gaza to the brink of humanitarian collapse, with over 60,000 starvation deaths reported.
(2024-12-11). PSNA condemns NZ welcome for 'genocidal' Israeli tourists while no humanitarian visas for Palestinians. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report A New Zealand advocacy group for Palestine has condemned the government for refusing to provide humanitarian visas for Palestinians with family in the country while welcoming a growing number of Israeli "visitors". The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) claims the visitors are likely to be "complicit" in Israel's genocidal war crimes in…
(2024-12-11). More than coming to support Netanyahu, lawmakers came to play to the base. haaretz.com Fewer protesters than expected showed up outside the Tel Aviv courthouse. Government supports attacked as usual Oslo, the High Court and the AG but also slung a lot of mud at the hostages' families…
(2024-12-11). The Need for an Enemy. counterpunch.org 
Authoritarian leaders, like many others, need an enemy. Hitler's enemy was the Jews (among others); for Netanyahu, it's been the Palestinians, and for Donald Trump and his MAGA followers, it's been "immigrants" (among others). For generations in the U.S., African Americans have been the targeted enemy for "white" people, and for centuries women and girls have been
(2024-12-11). UNRWA suspends humanitarian aid to Gaza after Israel allows armed gangs to rob convoys. wsws.org Not only do the Israel Defense Forces refuse to intervene against these armed criminals, but they also open fire on local police attempting to stop the looting.
(2024-12-11). UN Officer: Israel Bombs Are "Evaporating" Palestinians' Bodies in Gaza. truthout.org Israel is dropping bombs on Gaza with such destructive power that the strikes are disintegrating Palestinians' bodies, a UN officer has reported as Israeli forces are killing dozens each day with relentless bombardments in the region. UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) communications officer Louise Wateridge told BBC that doctors at Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza have… |
(2024-12-11). UN: It Would Take 7 Years to Evacuate Dying Gaza Children at Current Rate. truthout.org Though there are thousands of children in Gaza currently in need of urgent medical care outside of the strip, Israel's brutal blockade means that it would take over seven years to complete these evacuations at the current rate, the UN has reported. The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) wrote on Wednesday that there are "thousands of families" being deprived of health… |
(2024-12-11). Colonizers Run Over a Palestinian Child Near Nablus, Seize a Home in Occupied Jerusalem. imemc.org 
An illegal colonizer ran over a Palestinian child, on Tuesday afternoon, near the As-Sawiya-Al-Lubban Secondary School, south of Nablus in the northern West Bank. Samer Al-Jamal, the Director of Education south of Nablus, said that an Israeli settler rammed a child with his vehicle near the As-Sawiya-Al-Lubban Secondary School, south of Nablus. Media sources said …
(2024-12-11). Good for the Moldovan Goose; Not Good for the Romanian Gander. globalresearch.ca The Romanian presidential election two weeks ago exposed graphically the blatant hypocrisy and total abandonment of even the pretence of moral principle in the collective West. | From a field of half a dozen candidates, the winner by plurality of votes …
(2024-12-11). Tonga's PM Hu'akavameiliku throws in the towel — behind the timeline. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Lopeti Senituli in Nuku'alofa In a highly anticipated session of the Tongan Parliament to debate and vote on the second vote of no confidence (VONC) scheduled for last Monday, December 9, in Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni Hu'akavameiliku and the Cabinet, Hu'akavameiliku surprised everyone by announcing his resignation — even before the actual debate…
(2024-12-11). South Korea's Impeachment Fails—What's Next? popularresistance.org South Korean President Yoon Seok Yeol remains in power following a much-anticipated impeachment vote in parliament that was scuttled when the ruling People's Power Party (PPP) boycotted the measure. While a handful of PPP lawmakers ultimately broke ranks to support impeachment, a sufficient majority to pass the measure could not be reached. The impeachment vote was held days after Yoon attempted (and failed) to establish martial law in the country. | Opposition parliamentarians have vowed to continue impeachment efforts until Yoon's tenure in office ends.
(2024-12-11). Ghana to Botswana: Why African voters are throwing out ruling parties. aljazeera.com Several countries recorded total electoral power transfers while opposition groups made significant wins in others.
(2024-12-11). Puerto Rico Independence Movement Challenges 126 Years Of Colonialism. popularresistance.org Weeks after the November elections, officials in Puerto Rico are still counting votes. The agonizing delays and inefficiency have elicited frustration and calls for serious electoral reform. | Yet one outcome appears undeniable: The pro-independence candidate for governor of Puerto Rico, Juan Dalmau, made record electoral gains. According to a preliminary review, Dalmau received the second-most votes while representing the Alliance, a historic coalition between the Puerto Rican Independence Party and Citizens' Victory Movement. | Months before the election, the Alliance's meteoric rise shocked pollsters, putting…
(2024-12-11). Dozens killed in ferocious Israeli aggression across Gaza. presstv.ir The Israeli regime has killed dozens of Palestinians in a fresh round of aggression across the Gaza Strip.
(2024-12-11). Israel's airstrike kills one in south Lebanon in new violation of ceasefire. presstv.ir An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed one person, as the Tel Aviv regime continues violating a fragile ceasefire.
(2024-12-11). 60 patients could die from lack of food, water at northern Gaza hospital. presstv.ir Palestinian health authorities say dozens of wounded patients are at risk of dying due to lack of food and water at a hospital in the Israeli-besieged northern Gaza.
(2024-12-11). 'Omri and the rest of the hostages must return — for the children'. haaretz.com Lishay Miran Lavi says her life is still a living nightmare since her husband Omri Miran was kidnapped on October 7. A long-awaited meeting with the prime minister did little to boost her morale. 'Omri was taken before our children's eyes,' she says, adding that they are still waiting for their father…
(2024-12-11). The Killing of Gaza: A harsh Israeli condemnation of Israeli war. newarab.com 
(2024-12-11). Tolerance is a Wasteland: Palestine and the Culture of Denial. newarab.com 
Denial through disappearance is a main theme in Saree Makdisi's Tolerance is a Wasteland: Palestine and the Culture of Denial (University of California Press, 2024) with the book making a strong argument that Israeli colonialism's "affirmation of the one site is directly related to the denial and repression of the other." | This denial in turn allows Israel the space to manipulate land, memory and achievements. Makdisi's book focuses on four examples that are discussed in depth: sustainability, democracy, diversity, and tolerance. | If Israel can maintain these concepts, what then, about colonialism is destruc…
(2024-12-11). Lebanese army deploys in Khiam border town after Israeli pullout. newarab.com 
Israeli forces have reportedly begun pulling out of Local media reports said Israeli soldiers began withdrawing from the border town of Khiam, which saw weeks of heavy fighting during the war. | A team from the UN peacekeeping force The st…
(2024-12-11). Sullivan in Middle East for final Gaza ceasefire push. newarab.com 
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is scheduled to begin a tour of the Middle East on Wednesday in a final attempt to reach a The American news site said Sullivan would visit Israel and mediator states Egypt and Qatar to continue discussing a deal that could see a cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Stri…
(2024-12-11). Northern Californians tell Congress: Israel's killing of Gaza's children isn't self-defense. peoplesworld.org 
EUREKA, Calif. (Dec. 7)—Around sixty people — a sizable number for a city of 27,000 — came out in downtown Eureka on a chilly Saturday to call on Congress to stop funding Israel's genocidal assault on the people of Gaza. The protestors marched through downtown with signs calling for a ceasefire and proclaiming, "Killing children …
(2024-12-11). Spokesman Dismisses EU3's Statement on Iran's Nuclear Program. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry rejected the allegations that the UK, France and Germany have made against Iran's peaceful nuclear program.
(2024-12-11). Risk of nuclear weapon use rising, warn Nobel Peace Prize winners. aljazeera.com The risk of nuclear weapons being used again is "higher than it has ever been before", say Nobel Prize winners.
(2024-12-11). Japanese atomic bomb survivors accept Nobel Peace Prize. aljazeera.com Nihon Hidankyo, a group of Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors, honoured for fighting to abolish nuclear weapons.
(2024-12-11). The fragility of nuclear deterrence. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-11). Who Should Get a Presidential Pardon but Won't! dissidentvoice.org President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter, after having repeatedly promised that he would not. Biden justifies this act based upon his presumption (likely accurate) that Hunter's denial of a plea deal was on account of political opposition from Trump Republicans. Nevertheless, Hunter's consideration for a lenient plea deal was undoubtedly influenced by his …
(2024-12-11). Appeals Court Upholding TikTok Ban Is A Grim Sign For Press Freedom. popularresistance.org Donald Trump is just weeks away from returning to the White House, and when he gets there, it is all but assured that he will attack press freedom (FAIR.org, 11/14/24; NBC, 12/4/24). | But the will and desire to clamp down on free speech and expression isn't just a Trumpian phenomenon. A US District Court of Appeals panel, with two Republican-appointed judges and one picked by a Democrat, has upheld a law forcing the sale of TikTok because of its alleged Chinese government control (AP, 12/6/24). | All corners of government, joined by members of both major parties, concur that national security concerns should all…
(2024-12-11). No tears for slain CEO: Compassion 'out of network'. workers.org 
Normally when someone is shot dead, human beings feel sad for the victim. But in the case of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, killed before dawn on the streets of Manhattan on Dec. 4, a large majority of public comments are that empathy is "out of network." Protesters outside United . . . |
(2024-12-11). No thanks for Thanksgiving. workers.org 
This commentary was posted on Prison Radio on Nov. 24, 2013, written to honor the National Day of Mourning. Every November, when Thanksgiving is scheduled, I think of the People of the First Nations (so-called Native Americans), and wonder about their mixed feelings for a holiday that celebrates their enormous . . . |
(2024-12-11). Yemen's Houthis clash with US Navy ships in the Gulf of Aden. aljazeera.com The US military says it has intercepted a barrage of missiles and drones fired by the Yemen-based group.
(2024-12-11). West Bank: PA forces clash with Palestinian fighters, one killed. newarab.com 
Tensions erupted during the funeral of a Palestinian man killed in clashes between Palestinian armed resistance fighters and The
(2024-12-11). Would the US Administration really endanger the Entire planet? globalresearch.ca Foreign policy lies prevail. The same neocons "are at it again". " We must bomb Iran". Preemptive Nukes. | Reminder to the crusading Armageddonists ….. "Thou shalt not kill." Exodus 20: 1 | Introductory Note : | There are indications that Christian Zionism prevails …
(2024-12-11). Iranian Transport Plane Flies in Airshow. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's homegrown transport plane named 'Simorgh' took to the skies during an airshow on the southern island of Kish.
(2024-12-11). Trump will throw US clean power into question. aljazeera.com Donald Trump's election sent clean energy stocks tumbling, and some firms have paused investments.
(2024-12-11). Saudi Arabia's hosting of FIFA World Cup 2034: What to know about the event. aljazeera.com Months of speculation about the World Cup 2034 host were put to rest when FIFA awarded the tournament to Saudi Arabia.
(2024-12-11). Bank of Canada slashes interest rates with another jumbo cut. aljazeera.com Bank of Canada governor also said potential tariffs by Trump posed a 'major new uncertainty'.
(2024-12-11). US judge rejects The Onion's purchase of Alex Jones's Infowars. aljazeera.com Onion CEO expresses disappointment in judge's decision, but satirical website remains interested in purchasing Infowars.
(2024-12-11). Romania's pro-European parties agree to form coalition government. aljazeera.com The coalition will potentially endorse a single candidate in new presidential election.
(2024-12-11). FIFA names Saudi Arabia as World Cup 2034 host; Morocco to co-stage 2030. aljazeera.com FIFA Congress confirms the Middle East nation's bid for 2034 – with Morocco, Spain and Portugal to co-host 2030 edition.
(2024-12-11). France and Germany in turmoil; how would that affect EU economy? aljazeera.com Paris and Berlin that make up almost half of the eurozone economy face political and economic woes.
(2024-12-11). Georgia has set a precedent that could undermine EU enlargement. aljazeera.com Other candidate countries may follow suit and refuse to embark on reform while enjoying EU-granted privileges.
(2024-12-11). What could Trump's return to the White House mean for Latin America? aljazeera.com Analysts say US President-elect Donald Trump's second term is poised to bolster far-right groups and strain trade ties.
(2024-12-11). Real-life 'Succession': What is the latest Murdoch family drama all about? aljazeera.com Disagreements over the ownership of the Murdoch Family Trust have led to a legal battle.
(2024-12-11). 'Entire days without food': Fighting hunger in Gaza. aljazeera.com Six Palestinians describe how they try to feed their families amid severe food shortages.
(2024-12-11). Fact check: Did UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect post viral Substack? aljazeera.com Publishing platform Substack removed a post purporting to be by Luigi Mangione, suspect in killing of Brian Thompson.
(2024-12-11). The Only Doctor: The struggle for healthcare in the US. aljazeera.com After working for years without pay, the only doctor in a poor rural area faces the imminent closure of her clinic.
(2024-12-11). Russia tells citizens not to travel to United States. aljazeera.com Russians should also avoid heading to Canada and most EU states, warns Moscow's Foreign Ministry.
(2024-12-11). Afghan refugee minister Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani killed in blast. aljazeera.com Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani entered government after the Taliban seized power following US-led drawdown in 2021.
(2024-12-11). Video: Paramilitary attack kill dozens of civilians in Sudan. aljazeera.com An artillery attack by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has killed dozens of civilians.
(2024-12-11). 'Abandoned': Ukraine war veterans who fought Russia feel snubbed, forgotten. aljazeera.com Thousands of discharged troops are locked in a bureaucratic struggle, fighting for a legal status to ease their plight.
(2024-12-11). Afghan refugee minister Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani killed in blast: Reports. aljazeera.com Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani entered government after the Taliban seized power following US-led drawdown in 2021.
(2024-12-11). Dozens of civilians killed in two days of intense fighting in Sudan. aljazeera.com More people killed in North Darfur and Greater Khartoum attacks as fighting between the army and the RSF turns bloodier.
(2024-12-11). Google pulls bad McDonald's reviews after Luigi Mangione's arrest. aljazeera.com Internet users flood outlet with bad reviews after tip-off leads to arrest of suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing.
(2024-12-11). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,021. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,021st day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
(2024-12-11). South Korean police raid presidential office, ex-minister attempts suicide. aljazeera.com Developments come as opposition party prepares to make second bid to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol.
(2024-12-11). Taiwan blames 'troublemaker' China for huge naval drills near shores. aljazeera.com The island tracked 53 Chinese military aircraft and 11 navy ships in 24 hours.
(2024-12-11). Trump teases speedy environmental permitting for $1bn investments in US. aljazeera.com The president-elect's proposal came with scant details, but environmental groups likened it to a corporate 'bribe'.
(2024-12-11). Ukraine says aerial attack sparks fire at key Russian oil depot. aljazeera.com Local governor says fire extinguished after Ukraine claims attack on site that fuels pipeline for military supplies.
(2024-12-11). Video: Murder suspect Luigi Mangione shouts to reporters. aljazeera.com The suspect in the killing of a health firm CEO in New York, shouted in protest as he was brought into court.
(2024-12-11). Murdoch Outlets and Bezos' WaPo Demand More Sympathy for Health Insurance Execs. fair.org 
Zeynep Tufekci (New York Times, The early morning murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was met on social media with a "torrent of hate" for health insurance executives (New York Times,
(2024-12-11). Morocco sentences BDS activist to one year in jail. newarab.com 
A court in Morocco has On Tuesday, the…
(2024-12-11). Ding Dong, Australia's Misinformation-Disinformation Bill Is Dead. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-12-11). Africa & Russia: The Anti-Imperialist Partnership For Our Future. libya360.wordpress.com The Coalition for the Elimination of Imperialism in Africa Neo-colonial governments have been toppled in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger (henceforth "the Alliance of Sahel States"). Revolutionary governments, backed by popular movements, have seized power and resurrected the flame of revolution in Africa. From the outbreaks of the rebellions that toppled neo-colonialism to today, it…
(2024-12-11). SATIRE: Area Loser Declared Patient Zero In Loneliness Epidemic. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Citing the results of an exhaustive five-year inquiry into the source of the outbreak of social isolation currently plaguing the United States, the Department of Health and Human Services declared Wednesday that Dayton, OH—area loser Bill McCraw was patient zero in the national loneliness epidemic. "Through extensive contact tracing, we've confirmed the epidemic of loneliness that …
(2024-12-11). Syracuse Police Respond to an Outbreak of Early Morning Burglary Incidents. urbancny.com 
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 11th, Syracuse Police Officers responded to a number of burglary calls. Below is a timeline of the calls which Officers responded to: 1: 34 a.m., Officers responded to the 800 block of Wolf Street for a burglary alarm. When they arrived, they found that the front glass window of a business was smashed, but no entry was made into the business. The suspects fled the scene prior to police arrival. 1: 40 a.m., Officers responded to the 3400 block of Burnet Avenue for a report of a burglary. When they arrived, they found the front shop door of the business to be smashed.
(2024-12-11). Record-breaking growth for nation's outdoor clothes market. ecns.cn China's outdoor apparel market is on the rise, driven by a growing base of young, affluent and style-conscious urban consumers. This surge in interest presents significant opportunities for sportswear brands looking to expand in the world's second-largest economy.
(2024-12-11). Stop the 'green hallucinationists' plan to close all 200 coal power plants. onlineopinion.com.au Right now, China already has a total of 1,142 operating coal-fired plants and is building six times as many coal-fired power plants as the rest of the world combined.
(2024-12-11). Anti-Western or non-Western? The Nuanced Geopolitics of BRICS. infobrics.org While BRICS must be taken seriously, it would be wrong to interpret it as one pole of a two-sided geopolitical competition between China and Russia and the West…
(2024-12-11). Trump Takes Aim at BRICS and the Global Economy. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump, a man who never shied from bold declarations, has once again turned the global stage into a theater of economic brinkmanship. His target: the BRICS coalition, a bloc of emerging powers that includes China, Brazil, India, Russia, and South Africa (and now Iran, the UAE, Ethiopia, and Egypt as well). With more than
(2024-12-11). Extended Range AIM-120s, AIM-9s Eyed To Meet Future Air-to-Air Missile Demands. twz.com 
Calls are growing for ways to rapidly bolster stocks of more capable air-to-air missiles with a particular eye to a future fight with China.
(2024-12-11). Guangxi border town holds ASEAN food competition. ecns.cn 2024 ASEAN Fruit Consumption Season and Culinary Competition was hosted in Pingxiang City in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Tuesday. More than ten teams delighted attendees with a vibrant showcase of Southeast Asian delicacies.
(2024-12-11). Football friendly in Guangxi advances China-Vietnam relations. ecns.cn A men's friendly football match between China and Vietnam was held on Tuesday evening in Pingxiang City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
(2024-12-11). Young consumers drive 'goods economy' boom in China. ecns.cn Concept stocks driven by ACGN (Animation, Comic, Game, and Novel) derivative products have seen a significant surge since September. The "goods economy", a new consumer phenomenon centered on peripheral ACGN items, is rapidly emerging in China, with a market scale exceeding 100 billion yuan (about $13.80 billion).
(2024-12-11). State Council wishes for people across Taiwan Strait to celebrate Spring Festival together. ecns.cn People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to the Chinese nation, sharing a deep understanding of the values of peace, harmony, and unity embodied in the Spring Festival, according to China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday.
(2024-12-11). Population of endangered white-headed ducks increases in Xinjiang. ecns.cn In recent days, the temperature has dropped to around minus 10 degrees Celsius in Karamay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. A group of white-headed ducks (Oxyura leucocephala), along with seven-month-old ducklings, have begun their migration south for the winter.
(2024-12-11). New Amur leopard species discovered in northeast China national park. ecns.cn Four Amur leopards, a previously unidentified species, have been spotted at the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park recently.
(2024-12-11). China-made diesel locomotives exported to Africa. ecns.cn A batch of Chinese diesel locomotives was seen fully packed at Zhanghuabang cargo wharf of Shanghai Port on Tuesday, ready to be shipped to Conakry, capital of Guinea.
(2024-12-11). Three giant panda cubs return to China from Belgium. ecns.cn Three giant panda cubs born at animal park Pairi Daiza in Belgium, "Tian Bao," "Bao Di," and "Bao Mei," have safely returned to China,marking an important milestone in the panda conservation program between the two countries.
(2024-12-11). China's modified light-sport aircraft completes maiden flight. ecns.cn A modified Lingyan AG50, China's self-developed new generation light-sport aircraft completed maiden after an 11-minute maiden flight in Jingmen, central China's Hubei Province on Monday.
(2024-12-11). Expert: CPC leadership meeting sends positive signals on China's economy. ecns.cn China moves to adjust its economic policies for the year 2025, signaling three positive aspects.
(2024-12-11). Japanese arrivals in China set to increase. ecns.cn China's reinstatement of the short-term visa waiver for Japanese visitors will accelerate the recovery of Japanese travel to China and foster stronger exchanges between the two nations.
(2024-12-11). Three giant pandas born in Belgium return to China. ecns.cn Tian Bao, Bao Di, and Bao Mei, three giant pandas born at Pairi Daiza zoo in Belgium, embarked on their journey back to China on Tuesday.
(2024-12-11). China remains strategic focus for multinational corporations: report. ecns.cn International auditing company KPMG released its "Global Economic Outlook 2025" on Tuesday. The new report has underscored China's continued importance in the global strategies of multinational corporations, highlighting the country's vast market potential and pivotal role in global supply chains.
(2024-12-11). Vital pass to boost China-Pakistan trade. ecns.cn A critical land port on the China-Pakistan border has commenced year-round operations, which will significantly boost bilateral trade and benefit the wider region, experts say.
(2024-12-11). Tate Artist Excluded from Tate for Turner Prize Leaflet. counterpunch.org 
The Tate Modern has barred artist, Edgeworth Johnstone from entering the gallery because of leaflets about the Tate Turner Prize in his bag. Johnstone, a member of the Stuckists art movement, said "I had protest leaflets titled "The Stomach Turner Prize". I made it clear that I had no intention of distributing them inside the
(2024-12-11). Leaf Blowers: An Invisible Source of Climate Chaos and Harm to Human and Environmental Health. counterpunch.org 
Prologue One of the reasons I moved to Claremont, California, in 2008 was Claremont's banning of the gasoline-powered leaf blowers. I detested them long before 2008. I still do. They are harmful and useless. Leaf blowers are mostly powered by Earth-heating petroleum and gasoline to move leaves from trees on the ground from one spot
(2024-12-11). Today's Science Skepticism Goes Back to the Scientific Revolution. counterpunch.org 
Most of us are aware of the deep problems in the current US pharmaceutical industry. Yet few may realize that today's issues stem from changes that occurred centuries ago. As I explain in The Apothecary's Wife: The Hidden History of Medicine and How it Became a Commodity, the current medication system was established between 1650
(2024-12-11). Ukrainian Culture is Celebrated in a Ukrainian Restaurant in Moscow, of all Places! covertactionmagazine.com On a recent visit to Russia, I happened to come across a Ukrainian restaurant while walking through Moscow. Politicians and the media in the West wanted us to believe that Russia intended to annex Ukraine and eradicate its culture. I was therefore both amazed and delighted that this centre of Ukrainian culture is flourishing in …
(2024-12-11). The Covid Vaxx Jab-Pushing Government of Danielle Smith in Alberta. Anthony J. Hall. globalresearch.ca Since I started "Looking Out at the World From Canada" about a year and a half ago, I have delved into a number of developments in my home province of Alberta. Often my commentaries involve reports on public health as …
(2024-12-11). New Zealand COVID-19 inquiry endorses abandonment of elimination strategy. wsws.org The Royal Commission of Inquiry presents the Labour government's abandonment of New Zealand's COVID-19 elimination strategy, which has led to thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of hospitalisations, as inevitable.
(2024-12-11). Democracy Now! 2024-12-11 Wednesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | Democracy Now! Wednesday, December 11, 2024…
(2024-12-11). V-BAT Drone Has Proven Its Ability To Operate In Heavily-Contested Skies. twz.com 
Shield AI's novel vertical take-off and landing | V-BATs were in…
(2024-12-11). Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council mourns passing of Taiwan writer Chiung Yao. ecns.cn The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council expressed heartfelt condolences on the death of Chiung Yao (pen name), a bestselling Chinese romance writer, who passed away in New Taipei City at the age of 86.
(2024-12-11). U.S. free trade advocates warn against tariff hikes. ecns.cn Some free trade advocates in California and Nevada in the United States are taking a wait-and-see approach regarding another potential round of tariffs of the second Donald Trump administration.
(2024-12-11). Africa sees growing drive to join BRICS. ecns.cn The increasing number of African countries seeking to join the BRICS group signifies a strategic shift by the continent aimed at deepening its influence in the global community and securing new economic pathways for the future.
(2024-12-11). DPP exploit Taiwan youths through cognitive warfare tactics. ecns.cn A recent documentary released by a popular Taiwan internet influencer misrepresenting how the mainland influences Taiwan opinions is a poorly orchestrated scheme by the Democratic Progressive Party to manipulate cognitive warfare.
(2024-12-11). Mainland spokesperson warns of harm to Taiwan's industries as DPP uses TSMC as 'pledge of allegiance' to court U.S. ecns.cn If the Democratic Progress Party (DPP) authorities persist in its unabated selling out of Taiwan, the competitive edge of Taiwan's related industries will inevitably be eroded.
(2024-12-11). Amazing Chinese dragon patterns captured along Yellow Sea wetland. ecns.cn Tidal trees are natural textures left after low tide due to the abundance of soil in the Yellow Sea.
(2024-12-11). Black swan family enjoys winter sunlight in Old Summer Palace. ecns.cn The black swan family in Beijing's Old Summer Palace enjoys the sunlight inwinter.
(2024-12-11). Huangmaohai cross-sea link set for trial run in Guangdong. ecns.cn Huangmaohai Link, a new major cross-sea passage project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, is set to begin trial operation at 3 pm on Wednesday.it is the world's largest three-tower cable-stayed highway bridge.
(2024-12-11). Harbin Ice and Snow World unveils tower design. ecns.cn AOn Tuesday, the 26th Harbin Ice and Snow World released the design of the main attraction – a tower called Love among Asia – to raise hype ahead of the park's seasonal opening.
(2024-12-11). Ma Ying-jeou to lead delegation of Taiwan youth on mainland visit. ecns.cn Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, will lead a delegation of young people from Taiwan to visit the Chinese mainland from December 18 to 26, a mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2024-12-11). Inside the Fatah-Hamas talks for Gaza's post-war governance. newarab.com 
In a rare step towards unity, Fatah and Hamas agreed last week to
(2024-12-11). Gaza's disabled live in a state of extreme distress amid war. newarab.com 
(2024-12-11). How to Escape the Federal Debt Trap. U.S. Debt is Now $36 Trillion! globalresearch.ca The U.S. national debt just passed $36 trillion,
(2024-12-11). 'Oreshniks' in Belarus Deter NATO Aggression. globalresearch.ca On November 21, the Russian military used the "Oreshnik" for the very first time, a new hypersonic weapon armed with a conventional MIRV/MaRV/HGV payload. Technically an ICBM/IRBM hybrid, the missile offers unparalleled conventional long-range strike capabilities,
(2024-12-11). Video: World Leaders Sign WEF Treaty Introducing 'Age of Death' Laws in West. globalresearch.ca The World Economic Forum has reportedly instructed world governments to dismantle age of consent laws while introducing something even more sinister: "Age of Death" laws. | Under this new system, individuals will no longer have the right to live beyond a …
(2024-12-11). Latest 'Zircon' Test Reaffirms Russian Hypersonic Dominance. globalresearch.ca On December 3, the Russian military demonstrated
(2024-12-11). Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Her AHS Lawyers Filed to Silence and Imprison Me for 83 Days. globalresearch.ca Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her AHS lawyers have just filed Court Documents: | threatening my Podcast posted on Twitter/X | seeking to have me imprisoned for 83 days | threatening & extorting my family for ~$56,000 | threatening me for going to …
(2024-12-11). Lack of Fortifications on Defence Lines Demoralises Ukrainian Troops. globalresearch.ca Ukrainian officials and commanders admit that efforts to build the fortifications are hampered by delays and a lack of coordination, a factor that, in turn, is further demoralising Ukrainian forces amid the rapid advance of Russian troops, writes the Financial …
(2024-12-11). Global Research's Holiday Fundraiser. globalresearch.ca Dear Readers, | Every year has its own surprises but 2024 has been the most difficult year for us by far. Global Research is a purely reader-supported organization. | Our readership has shrunk despite our best efforts to extend our online reach. …
(2024-12-11). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years ago in 2003.
(2024-12-11). Selected Articles: Video: World Leaders Sign WEF Treaty Introducing 'Age of Death' Laws in West. globalresearch.ca 
By The World Economic Forum has reportedly instructed world governments to dismantle age of consent laws while introducing something even …
(2024-12-11). The Death of Democracy. Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca The electorate in Romania chose Calin Georgescu as their president. But the West said NO! You see, Georgescu is opposed to US military bases on Romania's border with Russia. So a Romanian judge was paid a bagful of money to …
(2024-12-11). UnitedHealth Group: Corporate criminality and the destruction of healthcare in the US. wsws.org UnitedHealth Group has consistently come under fire for denying patients' claims, leaving countless individuals and families grappling with the financial and emotional toll of medical crises.
(2024-12-11). Luigi Mangione, suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare chief executive, arraigned in Pennsylvania. wsws.org Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania on Monday and later charged by New York City prosecutors with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4.
(2024-12-11). 62% of Americans demand government-ensured healthcare as trust in for-profit system hits historic low. nationofchange.org New Gallup poll shows record-high support for universal healthcare, with bipartisan frustration mounting over rising costs and systemic inequities.
(2024-12-11). Killed United Healthcare magnate Thompson: Symbol of a greed-driven industry. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—The death of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, and arrest of Luigi Mangione as a suspect in his killing is prompting anger against the greed-driven health care industry, which already devours one-sixth of the U.S. gross domestic product of goods and services. It's an industry that puts profits before patients, that reaps millions for …
(2024-12-11). Dr. Keddi Steven Eric Zuluba Nominated for Global Humanitarian Award. plusnews.ug 
A Ugandan philanthropist dedicated to alleviating human suffering and promoting community wellbeing Dr. Steven Eric Keddy Zuluba has been nominated for the prestigious World Humanitarian Icon Award. The nomination places this remarkable individual alongside global icons like Warren Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, and Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kier Starmer, UK Prime Minister, highlighting his exceptional contribution to …
(2024-12-11). Iran's Simorgh light transport aircraft conducts test flight. presstv.ir Iran's homegrown light transport aircraft Simorgh has conducted a test flight.
(2024-12-11). Nashville Parks Board renames city park to honor Middle Tennessee's ancient Indigenous history. peoplesworld.org 
NASHVILLE—On Dec. 3, the Metro Parks Board of Nashville granted a request by the Indigenous Peoples Coalition (IPC) to change the name of Cumberland Park to Wasioto Park in honor of Indigenous history in the region. The change did not come, however, without a protracted struggle led by the IPC and supported by its allies, …
(2024-12-11). Russia's Sberbank Says India Business Booming Despite Western Sanctions. infobrics.org Bilateral trade with India booming as Russia pivots east…
(2024-12-11). BRICS' Potential Cannot Be Ignored. infobrics.org The BRICS-Asean partnership contains immense potential that cannot be ignored, says Institute of Strategic Analysis and Policy Research (Insap) chairman Datuk Dr Pamela Yong…
(2024-12-11). Lack of fortifications on defence lines demoralises Ukrainian troops. infobrics.org Ukrainian army in the worst situation since the beginning of the conflict.
(2024-12-11). Pentagon debunks its own propaganda about North Korean troops in Ukraine. infobrics.org Even though the Neo-Nazi junta frontman Volodymyr Zelensky "confirmed" that North Korean troops are allegedly in Ukraine, the Pentagon debunked such claims — twice in two weeks.
(2024-12-11). How a Decades-Old Loophole Lets Billionaires Avoid Medicare Taxes. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-11). This Decades-Old Legal Loophole Allows Billionaires to Avoid Medicare Taxes. truthout.org For most working Americans, paying their share of the taxes that fund Medicare is an unavoidable fact of life. It's so automatic for many workers that they may not even realize it takes a bite out of every paycheck. In theory, everyone is required to contribute to the country's health insurance program for seniors, no matter how poor or rich, from cashiers to CEOs. Not on Wall Street. There… |
(2024-12-11). Acero teachers, parents, students speak out against school closures in Chicago: "I will not stand by and watch this happen to my children" wsws.org Opposition is growing among educators and working class and immigrant families against the closure of 7 of 15 charter schools by the charter schools operator.
(2024-12-11). With Trump's re-election, a Venezuela invasion could be on the cards. strategic-culture.su The re-election of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States has many in Venezuela extremely concerned. From assassinations, terror campaigns, sanctions and coups, the first Trump administration tried everything short of a full-scale invasion of the country. With a cabinet full of hawks, MintPress assesses the potential for a future U.S. intervention in Venezuela.
(2024-12-11). NEW Pride Agenda Issues Statement in Response to Syracuse Judge's Refusal to Perform a Same Sex Wedding. urbancny.com 
New York, NY— The NEW Pride Agenda, a statewide organization working to advance the economic, health, racial, and gender identity justice needs of marginalized LGBTQIA+ individuals in New York State issued the following statement from Interim Executive Director Kei Williams in response to reports that Syracuse Judge Felicia Pitts-Davis refused to perform a marriage ceremony for a same-sex couple: "The refusal by Judge Felicia Pitts-Davis to perform a marriage ceremony for a same-sex couple is a shameful and discriminatory act that has no place in our judicial system or in our state. It is especially egregio…
(2024-12-11). Nadadora Laurent Estrada establece récord nacional. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (JIT).- La cubana Laurent Estrada estableció récord nacional en 100 metros espalda al estampar 1: 00.74 minutos durante la apertura del Campeonato Mundial de Natación de Curso Corto de Budapest 2024, en Hungría.
(2024-12-11). Interview With Historic Activist Palestinian Leila Khaled: 'Surrender or Fight'. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuela is one of the countries that echoes this struggle the most. The defense of the Palestinian people has…
(2024-12-11). A new book details how mainstream media is still manufacturing consent for war in 2024. thecanary.co Amid globally visible Western hypocrisy on Palestine and Ukraine, a new book provides us with a clear outline of how the mainstream corporate media plays an important role in shaping opinions in the service of US imperialism. In doing so, the book updates and validates the seminal work of Noam Chomsky and Edward Herman in […] | By
(2024-12-11). Any collaboration with the US will be as equals, says Sheinbaum. plenglish.com Mexico City, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) President Claudia Sheinbaum ratified her defense of Mexico as a free, sovereign and independent nation and stressed that any collaboration with the United States government will always be on equal terms.
(2024-12-11). Angolan President travels to South Africa to strengthen cooperation. plenglish.com Luanda, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The President of Angola, Joà£o Lourenàßo, traveled to South Africa for a state visit, during which a renewal of the ties of cooperation is expected.
(2024-12-11). Electronic music festival Eyeife 2024 begins in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) With the participation of important national and foreign artists, the eighth edition of the International Festival of Electronic Music, Eyeife, will open its doors at the Cuban Art Factory (FAC).
(2024-12-11). Ethiopia acknowledges partner support for success at COP29. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopia recognized the partners who boosted its participation in the COP29 held in Azerbaijan and enabled the African nation to raise its voice on the world stage, the Ministry of Planning and Development said.
(2024-12-11). Political party in Panama meets requirements for re-registration. plenglish.com Panama City, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The Frente Amplio por la Democracia (FAD) achieved the necessary requirements to be constituted, for the third time in its history, as a political party in Panama, it transcended.
(2024-12-11). Biden could toughen anti-Russian policy in remainder of term. plenglish.com According to the spokesman, "many anticipate that the Biden Administration will try to leave a difficult legacy in terms of escalating tensions with Russia" and it is evident that the outgoing authorities "will follow this path and try to consolidate that legacy." | Peskov made these statements commenting on the Bloomberg agency's publication on the Biden Administration's plans to impose stricter sanctions on the export of Russian oil. | In particular, the media's sources indicate that sanctions against the so-called 'shadow fleet', that is, ships that transport Russian oil clandestinely and evading sanctions, ma…
(2024-12-11). Ethiopian President Calls to Strengthen Efforts Against Corruption. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie today called for intensifying efforts to fight corruption in Ethiopia, considered an obstacle to sustaining development and achieving poverty reduction initiatives.
(2024-12-11). Geoparks make progress in Cuba. plenglish.com An official report points out that the remark was confirmed during the latest session of the National Geoparks Committee, held on November 28 at the headquarters of the Energy and Mines Ministry (MINEM) and chaired by First Deputy Minister Argelio Abad Vigoa. | Geoparks are territories, with clearly defined boundaries, that house a geological heritage of international relevance used as the basis for their sustainable socio-economic development. A Geosite or site of geological interest is a natural place that is considered a geological heritage site because of its value and characteristic elements. | For instance…
(2024-12-11). La Cruz defenderá faja profesional en Bahamas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (JIT).- El astro del boxeo cubano Julio César La Cruz viajó el martes a Nassau, capital de Bahamas, donde defenderá la faja internacional de oro de la división supercrucero de la Asociación Mundial de Boxeo.
(2024-12-11). Ukraine Briefing: Ukraine nearing defeat, Trump meets Zelensky, Western delusion persists. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess current developments in Ukraine relating to the Russian offensive and the severity of the problems Ukraine is now facing.
(2024-12-11). 'It Had to Be Done': Luigi Mangione Manifesto Revealed. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-11). Poll: Nearly 2 in 3 Americans Say Government Should Ensure Health Care Coverage. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-11). New Caledonia's pro-independence movement splits. wsws.org While the FLNKS's title proclaims it is "socialist," its objective has never been socialism but Kanak "independence" within the framework of the global capitalism.
(2024-12-11). How Trump could bring fish farms to the Gulf of Mexico. grist.org 
Floating cages with fish by the thousands may be popping in the Gulf of Mexico under a controversial plan that was The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, recently identified five areas in the Gulf that the agency says strike a balance between the needs of the growing aquaculture industry and the potential impacts on the marine enviro…
(2024-12-11). Canada Post strike at the crossroads: Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee holds well-attended public meeting. wsws.org Speakers, including postal workers from Canada and the United States, called for strikers to sieze control of their struggle from the hands of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers' bureaucracy and appeal for support from broader sections of workers to make it the spearhead of a working-class counteroffensive against capitalist austerity.
(2024-12-11). SC takes suo moto cognizance of Justice Shekhar Yadav's anti-Muslim rants. ummid.com In an important move, the Supreme Court of India has taken suo moto cognizance of Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Yadav for his anti-Muslim rants at a VHP event.
(2024-12-11). House Republicans Seek to Ban Trans Care for Kids in Military Families. truthout.org Republican lawmakers have snuck a provision into a defense spending measure that would restrict what types of care transgender children of military members can receive, inserting the language into the bill at the last minute after having negotiated a previous version of the bill with Democrats. The new provision in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) appears on page 399 and is a… |
(2024-12-11). Trump Says He'll Fast-Track Any Permit Request If Treasury Is Paid $1 Billion. truthout.org In a Truth Social post on Tuesday, president-elect Donald Trump suggested that he would fast-track and approve nearly any permit request made to the U.S. government if a person or corporation made a $1 billion "investment" in the treasury. "Any person or company investing ONE BILLION DOLLARS, OR MORE, in the United States of America, will receive fully expedited approvals and permits… |
(2024-12-11). Trump's Pick to Lead FTC Wants to Roll Back Regulations and End "War on Mergers" truthout.org President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Trade Commission vowed in his job pitch to end current chair Lina Khan's "war on mergers," a signal to an eager corporate America that the incoming administration intends to be far more lax on antitrust enforcement. Andrew Ferguson was initially nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as a Republican commissioner on the bipartisan FTC… |
(2024-12-11). The speculative Bitcoin frenzy. wsws.org The total size of the crypto market is estimated to be larger than the combined worth of Mastercard, Walmart and JPMorgan Chase.
(2024-12-11). Sri Lankan SEP/IYSSE holds successful meeting on the US and Sri Lankan elections. wsws.org Jerry White, vice presidential candidate of the SEP in the US, addressed the Colombo meeting through the internet, arousing an enthusiastic discussion about the significance of the US election.
(2024-12-11). Orbital: Samantha Harvey's award-winning novel about problems of climate and social change. wsws.org The Booker Prize winner has struck a popular chord in a world poised between the immense potential of scientific advances and the threat of military and ecological catastrophe.
(2024-12-11). GM selling stake in uncompleted EV battery factory in Lansing, Michigan. wsws.org General Motors has sold its stake in its joint venture battery plant in Lansing, Michigan, leaving workers in a state of uncertainty.
(2024-12-11). In his twilight, President Biden boasts of economic success and decades of servitude to corporate America. wsws.org The semi-coherent president coughed and hacked his way through prepared remarks at the Brookings Institution on Tuesday that were completely divorced from the economic reality facing millions of people.
(2024-12-11). Indian Farmers Unite in Groups to Increase Income, Yield and Innovation. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-12-11). In India, Brighter Schools Make Learning a Happier Experience. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-12-11). Corporate Income Tax Collections Rise When They Are Not Voluntary. cepr.net As Donald Trump prepares to embark on another round of MAGA tax cuts it is worth a quick review of the corporate side of the last one, and the Biden administration's efforts to reverse the revenue loss. One of the unheralded successes of the Biden administration was increasing corporate income tax collections as a share …
(2024-12-11). The Faircloth Amendment Blocks the Construction of Affordable Housing: It Should be Repealed. cepr.net Randall Irvin has been waiting for public housing in Chicago for six years, and his situation is not that unusual. For example, there are over 100,000 families on San Antonio's waitlist for public housing. In Chicago, there were more than 200,000 families on the waitlist in 2023. Public housing waiting lists are extremely long because …
(2024-12-11). Nauru-Australia Treaty: Strategic gain or 'corrupt arrangement'? asiapacificreport.nz By Margot Staunton, RNZ Pacific journalist Refugee advocates and academics are weighing in on Australia's latest move on the Pacific geopolitical chessboard. Canberra is ploughing A$100 million over the next five years into Nauru, a remote 21 sq km atoll with a population of just over 12,000. It is also the location of controversial offshore…
(2024-12-11). First woman pastor of historic Mother Bethel AME calls her appointment 'mind-boggling'. anabaptistworld.org In early November, Carolyn Cavaness was already bracing for a big task — preaching the closing sermon at the fall convocation of the First Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. But as she was about to go the pulpit, she was surprised to hear she had received a much grander assignment: …
(2024-12-11). Biden pushes for airline compensation rule before leaving office. america.cgtn.com 
As U.S. President Joe Biden's term nears its end, he is advocating for a regulation requiring airlines to compensate passengers for lengthy delays and cancellations. This proposed measure aims to address the financial and emotional toll of travel disruptions. CGTN's Owen Fairclough reports.
(2024-12-11). "Arise Sir Harold Shipman" and other passing observations. expose-news.com If Dr. Harold Shipman were alive today, he would be receiving a knighthood for his contribution to the Government's depopulation programme through the NHS. In some areas in England, patients who are …
(2024-12-11). Bank of England announces it will keep the names of non-bank financial institutions it bails out a secret. expose-news.com On Monday, the Bank of England announced it will hide the identities of any pension funds, insurers or hedge funds bailed out to avoid the stigma. This new policy of secrecy to …
(2024-12-11). Compassion House welcomes refugees. anabaptistworld.org It took many hands and many hearts to build the Compassion House, which welcomed a family from Afghanistan at the end of November.
(2024-12-11). CAIR condemns GOP selection of Genocidal anti-Palestinian racist Rep. Brian Mast as Chair of Foreign Affairs Committee. thearabdailynews.com
(2024-12-11). SATIRE: Canine Breeding-Activists Firebomb Spay-And-Neuter Clinic. theonion.com
(2024-12-11). SATIRE: Emotional Nation Gathers Outside Main Street TV Store To Watch Monster Truck Land On Smaller Truck. theonion.com ABILENE, KS—Holding their loved ones close in astonishment as they witnessed thehistory-making broadcast, an emotional nation reportedly gathered outside a Main Street television store Friday to watch a monster truck land on a smaller truck. "Oh my gosh, I never thought I'd see something like this in my lifetime—honey? Honey, look at what Slingshot is doing," …
(2024-12-11). SATIRE: How To Perform A Breast Self-Exam. theonion.com With incidence rates increasing over the past two decades, more doctors are recommending routine self-checks to catch early signs of breast cancer. Here's how to perform a breast self-exam. Remove your clothes and place them in a safe location so that rambunctious neighbor boys can't steal them and ride away on their bicycles laughing. Beg …
(2024-12-11). SATIRE: Taco Bell Testing New Cafe Focused On Drinks. theonion.com 
Taco Bell opened a new concept restaurant in San Diego called the Live Más Café, featuring a beverage-centric menu that includes milkshakes, coffees, fruity iced drinks and a take on a dirty soda trend with its trademark Mountain Dew Baja Blast. What do you think?
(2024-12-11). Assemblyman Stirpe Launches Pet Supply Drive. urbancny.com 
Throughout the many tough times in our lives, we have leaned on our pets for comfort and support. And each time, without fail, our pets have been there to provide us with unconditional love. Now, let's ensure they have the supplies they need this holiday season to continue to be happy and healthy companions. I'm excited to announce that I'm hosting a pet supplies drive in collaboration with several partners throughout the month of December to benefit Helping Hounds Dog Rescue and Humane CNY. Residents can donate pet supplies at several drop-off locations: Needed items include: This pet supplies drive will help st…
(2024-12-11). CNY Community Foundation Named Lead Intermediary for Micron Workforce Development Investment; CenterState CEO and Idaho Workforce Development Council Named Sub-Intermediaries. urbancny.com 
December 11, 2024 — Micron has named the Central New York Community Foundation to serve as the lead intermediary to help steward the investment of $65 million in federal dollars awarded by the Department of Commerce as part of Micron's overall CHIPS Act incentive package. CenterState CEO and the Idaho Workforce Development Council (WDC) have been named sub-intermediaries. These funds are designated solely for the implementation of Micron's strategy to achieve workforce at scale as outlined in its recently released Community Impact Report. The plan is designed to prepare the future workforce with skills requi…
(2024-12-11). Destiny USA Celebrates the Season of Service with Local Heroes. urbancny.com 
Syracuse, NY (December 11, 2024) — Destiny USA is proud to announce the Season of Service Celebration, a special holiday event dedicated to helping our local heroes spread some holiday cheer. This festive celebration will take place on Saturday, December 14th, 2024, from 9: 30 AM to 10: 30 AM in the Level 1 Canyon at Destiny USA. The Season of Service Celebration brings together Destiny USA, the Syracuse Police Department, Syracuse Fire Department, New York State Police, Onondaga County Sheriff's Department, and Onondaga County Probation to create an unforgettable holiday experience for deserving kids in our…
(2024-12-11). New York State Department of Labor Announces New Registry for Contractors and Subcontractors Engaged In Public Work and Covered Private Projects. urbancny.com 
Registration Requirement is Effective December 30, 2024 The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) today announced a new law for contractors and subcontractors. Effective December 30, 2024, those who submit bids or perform construction work on public projects or certain private projects will be required to register with NYSDOL. Contractors must register before submitting any new bids or beginning work on a covered project starting December 30, 2024. Subcontractors need to register before starting new work on a covered project on or after that date. NYSDOL encourages all contractors and subcontractors to regi…
(2024-12-11). South Korea: Six Hours of Panic Under Martial Law Declaration. pressenza.com 
A week ago, Tuesday night, at 10: 25 PM on December 3, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol unexpectedly appeared on television and declared martial law. That was the first time in 45 years of a modern country with a vibrant democracy and, it just sent a shock wave across the country and surprised the international community. | I have lived in Korea for the past 10 years where foreign residents have always been on the alert about what's to happen on the Korean peninsula where the two countries are technically at war and have constant tensions. A recent estimate indicates that over 2.5 million foreign nationa…
(2024-12-11). Reminder to America: How republics succeed, falter and fail. pressenza.com The United States today faces inherent challenges that have weakened the republic, making lessons from the Roman Republic even more necessary to avoid greater political instability | By John P. Ruehl | The US enjoys many strengths that give it an edge over other republics, such as a decentralized and innovative economy that draws global talent and unmatched military strength. | Yet the Roman Republic, which had its own comparative advantages, ultimately fell to autocratic rule, and the US faces a similar fate if it fails to protect the institutional integrity and unchecked power continues to grow. | Reform is cru…
(2024-12-11). The Ruminants invites audiences to chew on themes of protest, privilege, and responsibility. newschoolfreepress.com In The Ruminants — a New School College of Performing Arts (CoPA) production — a pro-animal-testing, bathrobe-wearing rabbit and a neurotic college senior looking to leave a legacy of change hopped and stomped across the mainstage at 151 Bank Street. CoPA's production, put on by the School of Drama, was the world premiere of The…
(2024-12-11). The Grave Dangers of Promoting Pre-Islamic Roots. muslimskeptic.com It has been narrated from 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said: "Do not enter the [ruined] dwelling places of those who committed evil against themselves except that you are weeping, [for fear] that you be afflicted with similar to …
(2024-12-11). Extreme heat is forcing farmers to work overnight, an adaptation that comes with a cost. grist.org 
Every morning, for years, Josana Pinto da Costa would venture out onto the waterways lining àìbidos, Brazil, in a small fishing boat. She would glide over the murky, churning currents of the Amazon River Basin, her flat nets bringing in writhing hauls as the sun ascended into the cerulean skies above. | Scorching temperatures in the Brazilian state of Pará have now made that routine unsafe. The heat has "been really intense" this year, said Pinto da Costa in Portuguese. It feels as if the "sun has gotten stronger," so much so that it's led her to shift her working hours from daytime to the dead of night…
(2024-12-11). The Arctic just hit an unfortunate climate milestone. grist.org 
The last nine years have been the warmest ever recorded in the Arctic Circle, and this year saw a number of new milestones in the region: It was the rainiest summer on record, and plant life bloomed across the tundra at a near-record pace. | As the Arctic reacts to the planet-warming gases that humans have pumped into the atmosphere, the region is swiftly transforming and entering what scientists call a "new regime." That's one of the findings of this year's Arctic Report Card, a document published by the U.S. government's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which shows how wildfires and thawing p…
(2024-12-11). ESG 'vibe' check: 'Stock market investors are pulling a record amount of cash out of climate funds' — 'The main driver of the exodus is bad vibes'. wattsupwiththat.com Stock market investors are pulling a record amount of cash out of climate funds, even though many have not underperformed.
(2024-12-11). A Straightforward Discussion With The Intellect. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Everyone Is Given Their Share of Intelligence Imam al-Barbahaaree, may Allah have mercy upon him, said, "Intellect is inborn". Al-Allamah Ahmad Bin Yahyah An-Najmee, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Meaning, it [i.e. intellect] is brought forth together with the person, and …
(2024-12-11). The Last Man in Metula. themedialine.org 
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(2024-12-11). Il "golpe democratico" in Romania, nuova dimostrazione dell'ipocrisia occidentale. strategic-culture.su La decisione senza precedenti della Corte Costituzionale rumena di annullare il primo turno delle elezioni presidenziali evidenzia l'ipocrisia delle élite euro-atlantiste, pronte a sacrificare i principi democratici quando il risultato elettorale minaccia i loro interessi consolidati. | Segue nostro Lo scorso 6 dicembre, la Corte Costituzionale della Romania ha comunicato l'annullamento dei risultati del primo turno delle elezioni presid…
(2024-12-11). Síria, um peà£o no grande tabuleiro da geopolítica mundial. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-11). The 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence in Bangladesh: "Contemplation of an Inquisitive Humanist" pressenza.com 
A Contemplation by Sharmin Rahman Sumi
| Occupation: Deputy Controller of News
| Organization: Bangladesh Betar (Radio) | The '3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence' and 'The Humanist Movement'. Some days earlier, I never heard of them or their activities. However, I got myself associated with them through my marriage! How? You may ask! My husband, Mohammed Kawser Ahamed has been a member of the Humanist Movement since its inception in Bangladesh way back in 2001. | I happened to know about the '3rd World March' for Peace and Nonviolence for the first time when a member of the World March Team,…
(2024-12-11). GB News 'obsessive anti-Muslim coverage' risks sparking violence. newarab.com 
An analysis of GB News has found that the British broadcaster was "obsessive" in its "overwhelmingly negative" coverage of Islam and Muslims. | A The report found that the channel, which calls itself the "People's Channel", mentioned 'Muslims' or 'Islam' more than 17,000 times over two years of broadcasting, accounting for almost 50 p…
(2024-12-11). Morocco moves to abolish death penalty. newarab.com 
For the first time, On 9 December, Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi informed the Moroccan Parliament of t…
(2024-12-11). Watch: Diljit Dosanjh recites Rahat Indori to school Hindutva hate mongers. ummid.com Popular Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh Sunday dedicated his Indore concert to Rahat Indori and recited the renowned Urdu poet's famous couplets 'kisi ke baap ka Hindustan thodi hai' to school Hindutva hate mongers.
(2024-12-11). 'Not Mandate of People': Maharashtra Opp Boycott Oath Taking Ceremony. ummid.com The opposition parties in Maharashtra Saturday December 07, 2024 boycotted the oath taking ceremony of the newly elected MLAs.
(2024-12-11). Dressing For Success At 70,000-Feet Aboard The U-2 Dragon Lady. twz.com 
As the U.S. Air Force's
(2024-12-11). What Do We Do Now? davidswanson.org Some weeks back I spoke with filmmaker David Bradbury:…
(2024-12-11). 51st state? Instead of cozying to Trump, Canada should chart independent anti-monopoly path. peoplesworld.org 
Editor's Note: Since winning re-election in November, President-elect Donald Trump has revived threats of high tariffs, targeting Canada and Mexico with a 25% levy. He, Republicans, and the right-wing media have mused that if Canada wants to avoid the tariffs, it should just become the U.S.' 51st state. Trump even resorted to publicly trolling and …
(2024-12-11). 2024's top 30 (and 5 worst) global television series: The pickings get slimmer (1). peoplesworld.org 
It's been a strange television season. The general trend, continuing from last year, is trimming and cutting back as the streamers realize that streaming, though here to stay, is not the manna from heaven they thought it was. Meanwhile, led by the U.S., cable television is collapsing, as companies spin off once-profitable networks, a victim …
(2024-12-11). A systemic failure: Jury sets Jordan Neely's killer free. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—More than a year after Jordan Neely was strangled on a northbound F train, resulting in his death, a jury in Manhattan delivered a verdict that set his killer free. After the jury declared themselves deadlocked on the second-degree manslaughter charge last week, 24-year-old Daniel Penny was acquitted of the lesser charge of involuntary …
(2024-12-11). FIFA to Confirm 2030 and 2034 World Cup Hosts. plusnews.ug 
FIFA will confirm the hosts for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups on Wednesday, with Morocco, Spain, and Portugal planning to share hosting duties for 2030 and Saudi Arabia all but assured the 2034 tournament. The decisions, expected to be formalised during a virtual FIFA Congress, come as both bids remain uncontested. The 2030 edition, marking …
(2024-12-11). Will New AUC Stir Africa's Economic Growth? plusnews.ug 
With elections for new commissioners in February 2025, member states must decide what kind of commission they want. One weakness of the African Union's (AU) Agenda 2063 economic growth and development plan is that it focuses more on goals than how to achieve them. In particular, the plan says little about the structure of the …
(2024-12-11). Brexit has produced yet another danger to our health — this time, around food safety. thecanary.co According to a new analysis by Pesticide Action Network (PAN UK), food brought into Great Britain contains a far higher concentration of pesticides linked to cancer than domestically grown produce. Pesticides: increasing in our imported food Recent UK government testing revealed 46 cancer-associated pesticides on imported food, compared to just 19 found on homegrown items, […] | By
(2024-12-11). 600 unpaid carers prosecuted due to DWP failings. thecanary.co A National Audit Office (NAO) report has highlighted Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) failures. It has hit hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers with outrageous and potentially deadly penalties. Additionally, the CPS has given 600 of them criminal records after the DWP snitched on them: "The‚ÄØNational Audit Office (NAO) report‚ÄØpublished today, is yet further […] | By
(2024-12-11). It was a foul race to the bottom at PMQs. Keir Starmer played right into Farage's hands. thecanary.co Given a recent poll had Nigel Farage's Reform party ahead of Labour, it may not be wise for Keir Starmer to fuel the sentiment that Farage thrives off. But at Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), Starmer stoked the issue of immigration in response to questioning from Tory leader Kemi Badenoch. Race to the bottom at this […] | By
(2024-12-11). Health Insurers' $371 Billion Windfall. levernews.com 
(2024-12-11). CenterState CEO: Chips & Science Act Funding Agreement Solidifies Micron's Path Forward. urbancny.com 
The signed CHIPS and Science Act funding agreement between Micron and federal officials marks another crucial milestone for this transformative project. It solidifies Micron's ability to move forward with the largest expansion in the company's history in Clay, New York and reshape the country's economic competitiveness in the semiconductor space. The CHIPS and Science Act is one of the most consequential pieces of legislation for Central New York in decades. This landmark announcement is more than an investment; it's a catalyst for sustained economic growth. This investment and project are not only paramount to o…
(2024-12-11). What If the Body Politic Kept the Score? publicbooks.org Bringing story and social action back into the healing process is the unfinished work of addressing existential suffering.
(2024-12-11). Keir Starmer's Plan to 'Clean Up' Political Lobbying Is Even Weaker Than the Conservatives, Say Corruption Experts. bylinetimes.com The anti-corruption campaigners' The non-profit group has assessed whether the Government plans to implement recommendations made by the Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL), which have been backed up by parliament's Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Comm…
(2024-12-11). Starmer's Plan to Push Long Term Sick Into Work Risks 'Devastating Deterioration' of Conditions Costing Even More in the Long Run. bylinetimes.com 
(2024-12-11). La economía en el centro del análisis del IX Pleno del Comité Central del Partido. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (RHC) El papel del Partido en la corrección de errores y en el reimpulso de la economía nacional y la inserción efectiva de los actores estatales y no estatales serán temas que se abordarán en el IX Pleno del Comité Central de la organización, entre mañana y el viernes.
(2024-12-11). øDía de acción de gracias? No, gracias. workers.org Cada noviembre, cuando está programado el Día de Acción de Gracias, pienso en los pueblos de las Primeras Naciones (los llamados Nativos Americanos) y me pregunto cómo se sienten con respecto a un día festivo que oficialmente celebra su enorme generosidad, así como su destrucción casi total. øQué es lo . . . |
(2024-12-11). °Defender a las comunidades de inmigrantes! cpusa.org 
Una guía de acción para clubes y distritos | Las comunidades de inmigrantes en todo el país enfrentan la aterradora amenaza de deportaciones masivas y separación familiar por parte de la administración entrante de Trump. A medida que las familias y organizaciones de inmigrantes se unen para elaborar estrategias, la solidaridad de toda la comunidad es clave. Aquí hay algunas ideas para un plan de acción, trabajando con grupos de derechos de los inmigrantes, que se puede ajustar a la situación y las necesidades de su estado o ciudad: | Colaborar con organizaciones nacionales para impulsar la organización local.
(2024-12-11). Ministra cubana de Educación participa en Chile en reunión de Unesco. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (RHC) Cuba asiste hoy en Chile a la reunión por los 30 años del Laboratorio Latinoamericano de Evaluación de la Calidad de la Educación (LLECE), espacio de cooperación Sur Sur que monitorea los aprendizajes en la región.
(2024-12-11). °Homofobia!, cine argentino para reír en La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (RHC) Las películas argentinas no suelen decepcionar, menos cuando llegan con la simpatía propia de la comedia a espacios como el que hoy convoca: el 45 Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano de La Habana.
(2024-12-11). Unidad del Caribe es vital para enfrentar retos comunes. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (RHC) La secretaria General de la Comunidad del Caribe (Caricom), Carla Barnett, aseguró que el esfuerzo colectivo de la región será decisivo para vencer los desafíos presentes y futuros.
(2024-12-11). Universidad de La Habana honra a poetisa cubana Nancy Morejón. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (RHC) La poetisa y escritora cubana Nancy Morejón, Premio Nacional de Literatura 2001, recibirá hoy el título de Doctora Honoris Causa en Letras que le otorgará la Universidad de La Habana por su amplia trayectoria cultural.
(2024-12-11). Asegura mandatario húngaro fin del actual orden mundial. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (RHC) El primer ministro húngaro, Viktor Orban, aseguró hoy que todos deben prepararse para un nuevo orden mundial, pues ha llegado el fin del reinante actualmente.
(2024-12-11). Perfeccionar en La Habana la implementación de las Proyecciones de Gobierno. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (RHC) La Habana ha dado signos de avance en la implementación de las Proyecciones de Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía, aunque insuficientes y no con la agilidad que se requiere.
(2024-12-11). Putin anuncia la creación de la alianza BRICS para el desarrollo de la IA. cubadebate.cu El presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, afirmó este miércoles que en el marco de los BRICS surgirá la Alianza para el Desarrollo de la Inteligencia Artificial. Según Putin, este mecanismo empezará a funcionar este mismo miércoles, en el marco de la conferencia Viaje al mundo de la inteligencia artificial, que se celebra en Moscú.
(2024-12-11). Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez: Siempre vamos a tener Festival de Cine Latinoamericano. cubadebate.cu La 45 Edición del Festival del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano ha mantenido "la ilusión, la esperanza, y sobre todo ha ratificado la convicción de que siempre vamos a tener festival de cine latinoamericano", ratificó el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.
(2024-12-11). WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook y otros servicios de Meta sufren caída a nivel mundial. cubadebate.cu Las aplicaciones Whatsapp, Instagram y Facebook, propiedades de la multinacional Meta, han sufrido una caída a nivel mundial en la tarde de este miércoles.
| En lo que respecta a Whatsapp, se han registrado las primeras incidencias minutos antes de las 19.00 horas.
(2024-12-11). Ciberseguridad en la era de la inteligencia artificial generativa. cubadebate.cu El panorama digital del mundo moderno ha experimentado una notable evolución en las últimas décadas, en las que los avances tecnológicos han impregnado todas las facetas de nuestras vidas. Aunque estas innovaciones han aportado una comodidad y una conectividad sin precedentes, también han expuesto a la sociedad a nuevas vulnerabilidades.
(2024-12-11). Club español confirma lesión de baloncestista cubano. cubadebate.cu El club español de baloncesto UCAM Murcia confirmó la lesión del base cubano Howard Sant-Roos, que lo mantendrá alejado de las canchas por tiempo indeterminado. Sant-Roos sufrió una rotura muscular en el abductor medio de la pierna derecha el pasado domingo en el encuentro que enfrentó a su equipo con el Barcelona.
(2024-12-11). Presidente Lula da Silva continúa en cuidados intensivos. cubadebate.cu El líder de 79 años se sometió a una cirugía no planificada por una hemorragia cerebral en las primeras horas del martes, después de sufrir complicaciones resultantes de una caída en su casa en octubre. Los médicos informaron a los periodistas después de la operación que Lula permanecería en cuidados intensivos durante 48 horas.
(2024-12-11). Programación del Festival de Cine de La Habana durante miércoles y jueves (+ PDF). cubadebate.cu De animación latinoamericana, cortos y mediometrajes y nuevas tecnologías en el cine, entre otros temas, habla este miércoles el Diario del Festival, que compartimos en formato PDF con nuestros lectores. También compartimos la programación de esta jornada y del jueves.
(2024-12-11). Cubano destaca en Panamericano de Pentatlón Moderno. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (JIT).- El cubano Sunel Lezcano protagonizó su mejor desempeño histórico al conquistar el quinto peldaño en la categoría juvenil en el Campeonato Panamericano de Pentatlón Moderno, con sede en la ciudad brasileña de Resende.
(2024-12-11). Peloteritos cubanos orgullosos por el título en la Copa del Caribe. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (JIT).- Los integrantes del equipo cubano de béisbol de la categoría sub-15 años, campeón de la II Copa del Caribe con sede en Bahamas, manifestaron su orgullo tras regresar al país con la corona del evento.
(2024-12-11). Volverán a operar a Lula da Silva para evitar nuevas hemorragias en el cerebro. cubadebate.cu El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, será operado nuevamente después de su cirugía de emergencia para drenarle un hematoma en la cabeza, informó el miércoles el hospital. Mientras el mandatario continúa en terapia intensiva, surgió una polémica porque no le traspasó el poder a su vice, Geraldo Alckmin, para sus días de ausencia.
(2024-12-11). OMS alerta sobre aumento de casos de malaria en àÅfrica. cubadebate.cu La Organización Mundial de la Salud dio a conocer este miércoles su informe mundial sobre la malaria, en el cual destacó un notable incremento en el número de casos y fallecimientos relacionados con esta enfermedad. Según la OMS, en 2023 se produjeron 263 millones de casos y 597 000 muertes por esta afección en todo el mundo.
(2024-12-11). Dirigente palestino instó al mundo a poner fin a la ocupación israelí. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (RHC) El mundo enfrenta hoy una prueba real y seria en la defensa del derecho de los habitantes de Gaza y Cisjordania a la autodeterminación y al establecimiento de un Estado soberano, afirmó el dirigente palestino Ahmed Majdalani.
(2024-12-11). Ni Una Menos Is 'Building A New Generation Of Militancy'. popularresistance.org The rise of Ni Una Menos marks a before and after in the history of Argentine. The movement against sexist violence, established in 2015, changed the history of Argentine feminism and showed the rise of the transfeminist masses as a political subject. | In nearly 10 years of struggle, the movement shone a spotlight on all forms of violence against women and dissident subjectivities through protesters' bodies occupying the streets, marching and organizing assemblies in working-class neighborhoods and universities. It has named femicides in plain language and made them impossible to sweep under the rug.
(2024-12-11). I conservatori occidentali trovano asilo nella Federazione Russa. strategic-culture.su I cristiani europei trovano rifugio umanitario e spirituale in Russia per vivere secondo i loro valori tradizionali. | Segue nostro La difesa della famiglia e dei valori tradizionali è da tempo una linea guida centrale della politica russa, sia a livello nazionale che diplomatico. Mosca sta intensificando gli sforzi per contrastare la degradante influenza culturale dell'Occidente nel Paese, oltre a offrire un rifugio sicuro agli stranier…
(2024-12-11). Amplio programa de actividades por los 113 años de fútbol en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (JIT).- La Asociación de Fútbol de Cuba (AFC) ha organizado una amplia agenda de actividades para celebrar los 113 años de la práctica oficial de ese deporte en la Isla.
(2024-12-11). Fútbol cubano: Principales resultados de 2024 y proyecciones para 2025. cubadebate.cu Como parte del 113 aniversario del primer partido de fútbol en Cuba, justo este 11 de diciembre, las autoridades del deporte ofrecieron una conferencia de prensa para brindar una valoración del año, las proyecciones para 2025, y anunciar el listado de los mejores futbolistas y entrenadores.
(2024-12-11). La voz de Cuba contra el racismo y la discriminación (+Audio). radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 dic (RHC) "Cuba ha desempeñado un rol estelar en la lucha por los derechos de las personas afrodescendientes, al nivel de las Naciones Unidas".
(2024-12-11). El papel estratégico del Canal de Panamá para los EE. UU. y la búsqueda de alternativas. strategic-culture.su