(2024-12-20). In collaboration with the US, Israel, Palestinian Authority escalates crackdown on resistance in West Bank. peoplesdispatch.org Former Palestinian prisoner Mr. Omar Assaf told Peoples Dispatch that by cracking down on resistance in the West Bank, the PA is believed to be entreating Israel and the US to appoint it to rule post-war Gaza.
(2024-12-20). Trump "gave" the Golan Heights to Israel's supporters, now more land is at risk. electronicintifada.net Further talk of "temporary" occupation readily accepted by Biden administration.
(2024-12-20). Human Rights Watch Finds Israel Guilty of Extermination and 'Acts of Genocide'. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-20). CAIR, Law Office of Maria Kari Sue State Department for Abandoning Palestinian-Americans in Gaza Genocide (NJ CAIR is Party). fightbackbetter.com The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest civil rights and advocacy organization, and the Law Office of Maria…
(2024-12-20). One year of denouncing the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. fidh.org One year ago, the elected representatives of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), voted on a resolution describing as genocide the crimes committed by the State of Israel against the Palestinian people in Gaza. As evidence of the crimes keeps accumulating, the Israeli authorities continue to encourage and organise this genocide. Those responsible must be brought to justice. FIDH condemns the absence of a permanent ceasefire, and consequently the absence of any basic prospect (…) | – |
(2024-12-20). How to understand the change of government in Syria: The Fifty-First Newsletter (2024). mronline.org The fall of Damascus and rise of HTS signal a dangerous shift in Syria, deepening regional instability, and isolation for Palestine. From Israel to Africa's Sahel region, what comes next?>
(2024-12-20). Health care for people, not for profit! workers.org 
The United Nations' "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" has 30 articles delineating what "everyone has the right to," such as work, education, rest, leisure and "the right to form and to join trade unions." But the capitalist class routinely denies these rights to the workers with impunity. Article 25 states: . . . |
(2024-12-20). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org
(2024-12-20). Airlink expands Nairobi-Johannesburg route with 3 weekly flights. independent.co.ug 
Johannesburg, SA | THE INDEPENDENT | South African carrier Airlink is set to enhance its connectivity between Nairobi and Johannesburg by introducing three weekly night flights starting March 30, 2025. This expansion will complement the airline's existing once-daily daytime service, bringing the total frequency on the route to 10 flights per week. The additional night flights, …
(2024-12-20). Laos: States should ask "Where is Sombath?" at upcoming review of human rights record. fidh.org
(2024-12-20). Zimbabwe's Civic Space in Crisis: New Report Details Growing Operational Obstacles and Legal Threats to Civil Society. fidh.org • The ouster of President Robert Mugabe in 2017 in Zimbabwe was followed by a brief period of cautious optimism for increased civil liberties. Regrettably, that optimism has been overshadowed by persistent restrictions, with recent years marked by heightened repression, harassment, and arrests of human rights defenders. • The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint programme of FIDH and OMCT) launch today a (…) | – |
(2024-12-20). Did Putin Make a Deal Over Syria? counterpunch.org 
Although Russia might have found it difficult to commit large numbers of its own troops to Syria, it could certainly have subsidised the salaries of Syrian army soldiers, which could well have gone some way to mitigating the mundane bread-and-butter defections and passivity within the Syrian army. It chose not to do so, presumably for a reason.
(2024-12-20). Kurdish Leader Signals PKK Fighters Could Exit Syria Under Cease-fire. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-20). US Forces in Syria Double to 2,000, Pentagon Confirms. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-20). Has the Resistance been defeated in West Asia? unitedworldint.com Facts obtained from the Israeli media show the opposite: Zionism is losing. By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein Last week I pointed out that the situation in Syria generated more questions than answers. About ten days after the terrorists took power, there are still no clear ideas about what is going to happen. Three powers occupy parts …
(2024-12-20). Has the Resistance been defeated in West Asia? uwidata.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein Last week I pointed out that the situation in Syria generated more questions than answers. About ten days after the terrorists took power, there are still no clear ideas about what is going to happen. Three powers occupy parts of Syria: The United States, Israel and Türkiye without the new government …
(2024-12-20). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2024-12-20). Syria: ICRC is calling for safe humanitarian access and protection of civilians. icrc.org The following quote is from ICRC's head of delegation in Syria Stephan Sakalian on the humanitarian situation:…
(2024-12-20). Useful information for people affected by the conflict in Syria. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). Feeding chaos: Israel cripples Syria's defence. onlineopinion.com.au The justifications are always the same. We are moving into territory for security reasons. We are creating a temporary buffer zone.
(2024-12-20). SOS-defenders platform: Expose arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide. fidh.org A collective of local, regional and international human rights organisations unveils SOS-Defenders, an action platform that exposes the alarming scale of arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide.
Geneva, 13 December 2024. This information hub, which will progressively expand to cover more countries, has already documented 274 cases of arbitrarily detained human rights defenders across 17 countries (Bahrain, Belarus, Cambodia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Iran, Jordan, (…) | – |
(2024-12-20). Syria: What is the ICRC's contribution in the search for missing people? icrc.org
(2024-12-20). Interpreting Putin's Remarks On Syria, Israel, And Türkiye. thealtworld.com His pragmatic hedging preserves Russia's national interests and even stands a chance at advancing them in the new regional reality. | Putin commented on
(2024-12-20). Feeding Chaos: Israel Cripples Syria's Defence. counterpunch.org 
The justifications are always the same. We are moving into territory for security reasons. We are creating a temporary buffer zone from which tactical advantage can be gained against potential dangers. Then, over time, these buffers become strategic fixtures, de facto real estate seizures and annexations. Israel now finds itself in what was a United Nations-patrolled buffer zone
(2024-12-20). Brazil: Members of Safer Access network discuss ways to reduce impact of armed violence. icrc.org The event in Fortaleza covered operations in such fields as health, education, social work, youth and human rights.
(2024-12-20). Watch: Priyanka Gandhi responds to objections on Free Palestine bag in Parliament. ummid.com Wayanad MP and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Monday December 16, 2024 entered the Indian Parliament with 'Free Palestine Bag' hanging around her shoulder, sparking a fresh debate in India about the Gaza Genocide.
(2024-12-20). Explained: Why is Israel keen on annexing West Bank now. ummid.com What is taking place in Syria serves as a model of what to expect in the West Bank in coming months.
(2024-12-20). UN envoy meets HTS Cheif Abu Muhammad al-Golani in Damascus. ummid.com In an important move towards international recognition of the new government in Syria after the fall of 54-year old brutal regime of al Assad, UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen met Hay ºat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) Commander-in-Chief Sunday December 15, 2024 in Damascus.
(2024-12-20). Syria: 35,000 registered missing in 13 years of conflict as ICRC helps families seek answers. icrc.org The following is a statement attributable to Stephan Sakalian, head of the delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Syria.
Dave DeCamp (2024-12-20). Pentagon Reveals the US Has More Than Twice the Number of Troops in Syria Than Previously Disclosed. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, the Pentagon revealed the US has roughly 2,000 troops occupying Syria, more than twice the number it has been disclosing. For years, the US has said it has about 900 troops inside Syria. Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said the troops levels have been at 2,000 for a "while," well before the …
Daniel Haqiqatjou (2024-12-20). Are the Shia Disbelievers for Their Belief in Superiority of Imams Over Prophets? A Response to Mufti Zameel. muslimskeptic.com Introduction On Nov 10th 2024, I engaged in a highly publicized Youtube debate over whether contemporary Twelver Shiis should be considered Muslims. At present, many people are interested in this debate topic given political developments in the Middle East. Here, Twelver Shii powers (e.g., Iran, Hezbollah, Houthis) have called for a Sunni-Shii alliance to protect …
newarab (2024-12-20). Lebanese farmers strive to rebuild their olive groves after war. newarab.com 
As Lebanon tries to recover from the damage caused by recent warfare, local olive farmers in the south have returned to their fields following the US-brokered Grappling with significant losses that threaten not just their livelihoods but also the very fabric of their communities, farmers returning from
newarab (2024-12-20). Reimagining Iraq's Marshes with photographer Tamara Abdul Hadi. newarab.com 
The fate of Dams recently La…
newarab (2024-12-20). Alaa Abdel Fattah's mother passes 80 days of hunger strike in UK. newarab.com 
Sitting on a small chair in front of the British Foreign Office building in London, Despite having completed his prison sentence, Now past 80 days of the hunger strike, which began in Cairo after Alaa's sentence officially…
newarab (2024-12-20). Gaza rescuers say Israel strikes kill 30. newarab.com 
The violence in the Gaza Strip continues to rock the coastal territory more than 14 months into the Israel's war on Gaza, even as international mediators work to negotiate a At least 13 people,…
newarab (2024-12-20). International human rights groups label Gaza war a genocide. newarab.com 
newarab (2024-12-20). Israel fans assault pro-Gaza activists at French basketball game. newarab.com 
Israeli basketball fans attacked Pro-Palestinian protesters after they interrupted a game between French team Nanterre and Israeli team Hapoel Holon in Paris on Wednesday by waving Palestinian flags, The game took place in the Parisian suburb of Nanterre, with social media footage showing activists evading security on the court as they escaped into the stands, where they were assaulted by Israeli fans. | Israeli fans could be seen fighting with pro-Palestine fans and grapp…
newarab (2024-12-20). Libyan rivals agree to work with UN to end political deadlock. newarab.com 
Delegations from rival Libyan legislative bodies agreed at talks in Libya has undergone a The talks in Bouznika, near the Mor…
newarab (2024-12-20). Morocco extradites suspect of Nazareth bombing to Israel. newarab.com 
Nassim Khalibat, 21, who is suspected of being involved in the 2021 bombing of the Nazareth Health Ministry, was handed over to Israeli authorities earlier thi…
newarab (2024-12-20). MrBeast announces leasing Giza pyramids, sparking outcry. newarab.com 
newarab (2024-12-20). Six Palestinians killed in West Bank Israeli raids. newarab.com 
newarab (2024-12-20). UN seeks ICJ opinion on Israel's Palestinian aid obligations. newarab.com 
The The Norwegian-drafted resolution was adopted by the 193-member body with 137 votes in favor. Israel,…
Anand Naidoo (2024-12-20). The Heat: Belt and Road Initiative. america.cgtn.com 
Aseel Saleh (2024-12-20). Moroccan court sentences pro-Palestine activist Ismail Al-Ghazawi to one year in prison. peoplesdispatch.org Although the government officially normalized its relations with Israel after signing the Abraham Accords at the end of 2020, the Moroccan people have categorically rejected the normalization process.
bwitanek (2024-12-20). CAIR, Law Office of Maria Kari Sue State Department for Abandoning Palestinian-Americans in Gaza Genocide (NJ CAIR is Party). fightbackbetter.com The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest civil rights and advocacy organization, and the Law Office of Maria…
ICRC (2024-12-20). China: Humanitarian and development actors must collaborate to restore people's dignity in protracted crises. icrc.org
ICRC (2024-12-20). New Report Focuses on Digital Threats Faced by Civilians During Armed Conflicts. icrc.org
Peoples Dispatch (2024-12-20). In collaboration with the US, Israel, Palestinian Authority escalates crackdown on resistance in West Bank. peoplesdispatch.org Former Palestinian prisoner Mr. Omar Assaf told Peoples Dispatch that by cracking down on resistance in the West Bank, the PA is believed to be entreating Israel and the US to appoint it to rule post-war Gaza.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Protesters gather in Jordan in solidarity with Palestinians. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in the Jordanian capital, Amman, on Friday, condemning Israel's genocide in Gaza and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Two killed in US school shooting; student suspect also dead: Police. presstv.ir A shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, has left at least two people killed and multiple injured.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Iran-Egypt ties poised for revival as first Iranian president visits Cairo in 11 years. presstv.ir Masoud Pezeshkian embarked on a visit to Cairo on Thursday, marking the first visit by an Iranian president to the Arab country since 2013.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Israeli warplanes raid 'civilian facilities' across Yemen. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conduct fresh aerial assaults on the Yemeni capital of Sana'a and the province of Hudaydah, killing and injuring several people.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Iran blasts Israeli assaults on Yemen's civilian infrastructure. presstv.ir Iran strongly condemns Israel's deadly airstrikes on Yemen's civilian facilities.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Yemen hails successful attacks on 'strategic' Israeli military sites. presstv.ir Yemen says it employed Palestine-2 hypersonic missiles in a recent retaliatory attack on two major Israeli military installations in Tel Aviv.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Iran president calls for new bonds of friendship among D-8 nations. presstv.ir IIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on the Developing Eight (D-8) countries to forge new bonds of friendship as the member nations gathered in Cairo for a summit.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Qassam Brigades: Four Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza operation. presstv.ir The Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, has announced that one of its fighters killed four Israeli soldiers, including an officer, at the Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Report: 500 major Israeli officers leave military over Gaza war. presstv.ir The Israeli military is already facing a critical manpower problem as it runs short of thousands of forces.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Pezeshkian: Stopping Zionist regime most important priority. presstv.ir Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the top priority for the countries of West Asia must be to stop the Israeli aggression in Gaza and attacks on Lebanon and Syria.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Report: Israeli troops shot dead hundreds of Gazans in 'kill zone'. presstv.ir Israeli Soldiers' testimony describes children being shot in central Gaza and posthumously branded 'terrorists'.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Houthi: New land grabs in Syria part of 'Greater Israel' scheme. presstv.ir The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement says the recent seizure of Syrian territories amid turmoil in the country is part of the Zionist entity's so-called 'Greater Israel' scheme.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Yemeni Armed Forces ready for long war with Israel: Spokesman. presstv.ir A Yemeni drone hits an Israeli military target in Tel Aviv, just hours after the country's hypersonic missiles hit the center of the occupied territories.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Doctors Without Borders: Israel committing 'genocide' in Gaza. presstv.ir Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Secretary General Christopher Lockyear says Israel is committing "genocide" in Gaza.
Staff (2024-12-20). Aprueba Parlamento cubano Ley del Notariado. cubadebate.cu La Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular aprobó este jueves la Ley del Notariado, que busca regular el ejercicio de la función pública notarial que implica la prestación de un servicio público, así como el desempeño de la labor del notario como garante de la justicia y la seguridad jurídica preventiva.
Staff (2024-12-20). Once curiosidades de Anatoly Karpov. cubadebate.cu Karpov es el campeón mundial que más actividad ha mostrado en la historia del ajedrez con participación en mas de 1000 torneos y que mas ha viajado y visitado mas países 118, y más de 700 ciudades en todo el mundo, donde ha fundado más de 600 escuelas de ajedrez. Vea otras curiosidades sobre su impronta en el juego ciencia.
Staff (2024-12-20). Restablecen vuelos hacia la Isla de la Juventud. cubadebate.cu Los vuelos de Cubana de Aviación desde el aeropuerto internacional José Martí de La Habana hacia el aeropuerto internacional Rafael Cabrera de Nueva Gerona, en la Isla de la Juventud, fueron restablecidos este jueves luego de realizar ajustes en las características de la ruta y la infraestructura, informó en su página en la red social Facebook el ministro de Transporte, Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila.
Staff (2024-12-20). Senador estadounidense Peter Welch pidió a Biden retirar a Cuba de lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo. cubadebate.cu El senador estadounidense Peter Welch hizo un llamado, este jueves, al presidente Joe Biden para que retire a Cuba de la lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo antes de que termine su mandato. Según Welch, quien representa a Vermont en el Senado, no existen razones justificables o prácticas para mantener la política de sanciones contra Cuba, la cual considera un fracaso.
Staff (2024-12-20). Sumido en su duelo y su desastre, Israel y se ha cegado por completo. cubadebate.cu Un profesor israelí que lleva décadas viviendo en Estados Unidos estuvo esta semana en Israel durante una de sus frecuentes visitas. Enseña en una prestigiosa universidad, nació en un kibutz, es vástago de una familia de combatientes en la guerra de 1948 y aristócrata intelectual, si es que existe algo así en Israel. Sigue profundamente arraigado aquí.
tvbrics (2024-12-20). Brazilian Chamber approves renewable energy incentive programme. tvbrics.com 
Staff (2024-12-20). Essential Plugins for Managing High Traffic on WordPress Sites. moguldom.com Managing a high-traffic WordPress site requires careful attention to performance, security, SEO, user engagement, and analytics. The right plugins can optimize these aspects, handle large volumes of traffic efficiently, and work with your WordPress hosting to ensure everything runs smoothly. This ensures that essential plugins work seamlessly, even under high traffic, allowing the website to …
Staff (2024-12-20). The Most Innovative Digital Marketing Agencies According to Clients. moguldom.com The digital marketing landscape is ever-changing, with new tools, strategies, and platforms emerging regularly. Amid this dynamic environment, some agencies stand out for their ability to adapt and innovate, consistently delivering outstanding results for their clients. What sets these agencies apart is not just their technical expertise but their ability to listen, strategize, and create …
Ali Salam (2024-12-20). Israeli Army Kills Two Palestinians, Injures Four, Near Nablus. imemc.org 
Israeli forces killed two Palestinians, including an elderly woman, and shot four others, on Thursday, after invading the Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Health Ministry announced that the elderly woman, Halima Saleh Hassan Abu Al-Layl, 80, succumbed to critical gunshot wounds after occupation forces shot her …
BIICFHROT (2024-12-20). B'Tselem: An Israeli force fired at Palestinian youths endangering no one in Kafr 'Aqab, killing one. imemc.org 
Report By The Israeli Information Center For Human Rights In The Occupied Territories (B'Tselem): On Saturday, 21 September 2024, at around 3: 30 A.
bwitanek (2024-12-20). In Observance of Feast of the Holy Innocents: Militarism Kills Conference, Vigil and Action, Sat. 12/28, Sparta / Rockaway NJ. fightbackbetter.com Join us on 12/28 at the Sparta United Methodist Church as we discuss how our country's addiction to military might…
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Xi administers oath of office to principal officials of new Macao SAR government. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday morning administered the oath of office to principal officials of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Insights | Macao thrives 25 years after return to motherland: entrepreneur. ecns.cn Macao entrepreneur Elwin Ho, a witness to this evolution, attributes the city's progress to the nation's robust development. "I feel that Macao will develop even better in the future," he said in a recent interview with China News Network.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Child abductor Yu Huaying sentenced to death in final appeal. ecns.cn The Guizhou High People's Court dismissed Yu Huaying's appeal and upheld the original death sentence from the first trial in the retrial of the second appeal in the child trafficking case.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Targeted measures to boost consumption. ecns.cn China will roll out an array of targeted measures to simultaneously boost consumption and deliver tangible benefits to the people after policymakers signaled a shift in prioritizing the expansion of domestic demand.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Xi attends Macao SAR anniversary celebration, new gov't inauguration. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday morning attended a meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). China-Russia ties underscored in Putin's remarks. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during his year-end news conference on Thursday that Russia and China will continue to maintain a high level of economic and humanitarian cooperation.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Xi delivers speech at Macao SAR anniversary celebration, new gov't inauguration. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping started to deliver a speech at a meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR)…
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Xi hails Macao's enormous transformation since return to motherland. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday hailed the enormous transformation that has taken place in Macao since its return to the motherland in 1999.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Xi says 'one country, two systems' policy must be long upheld. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that "one country, two systems" is a good policy that must be adhered to for a long time.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Xi stresses drawing on experience to maintain long-term prosperity, stability in Hong Kong, Macao. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday stressed drawing on the experience since the return of Hong Kong and Macao to the motherland in maintaining the long-term prosperity and stability in the two special administrative regions (SAR).
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Xi expresses expectations for new Macao SAR government. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday expressed expectations for the newly inaugurated government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Xi urges Macao youth to be builders, successors of 'one country, two systems'. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called on young people in Macao to assume the role of builders and successors of the cause of "one country, two systems."
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Plan promotes cross-border professional practice. ecns.cn Hundreds of professionals from Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions have obtained practicing certificates to work on the Chinese mainland.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). China develops effective breast cancer treatment. ecns.cn Shanghai medical experts have developed an innovative neoadjuvant treatment approach for triple-negative breast cancer, one of the most aggressive forms of the disease, significantly increasing the rate of tumor disappearance before surgery from 44.7 percent to 56.8 percent.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Forum stresses people-centered urban governance. ecns.cn A new declaration emphasizing people-centered urban governance was released Thursday at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Share your views on 2025 China's government work report. ecns.cn The Chinese government website launched the online initiative, Share Your Views on 2025 China's Government Work Report, on Dec 20, 2024. The initiative aims to solicit public opinions and suggestions on government work. It will run through to the annual sessions of the national legislature and the national political advisory body in 2025.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Xi inspects Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. ecns.cn Xi, accompanied by Ho Iat Seng, chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), inspected the cooperation zone on Thursday.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Xi visits Macau University of Science and Technology. ecns.cn Xi, accompanied by Ho Iat Seng, chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), visited the university Thursday morning.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Fluorine pollution in electroplating | The application of the closed-loop technology to hexavalent chromium plating lines in China. ecns.cn In electroplating, every touch of metallic luster carries the pursuit of beauty and exquisite technology. However, the existence of PFOS has brought new challenges to the electroplating industry.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Fluorine pollution in electroplating | In reducing the new pollutant PFOS, this system plays a 'big role'. ecns.cn PFOS has been widely used in the electroplating industry. However, as a persistent organic pollutant, it has become an inevitable trend to reduce and eliminate its use in the industry.
editor (2024-12-20). Hot mike on Trump inauguration. onlineopinion.com.au Will President Xi accept his unprecedented invitation to President Trump's inauguration, and why was it even made?
editor (2024-12-20). Feeding chaos: Israel cripples Syria's defence. onlineopinion.com.au The justifications are always the same. We are moving into territory for security reasons. We are creating a temporary buffer zone.
Michael F. Brown (2024-12-20). Trump "gave" the Golan Heights to Israel's supporters, now more land is at risk. electronicintifada.net Further talk of "temporary" occupation readily accepted by Biden administration.
UMMID (2024-12-20). Watch: Priyanka Gandhi responds to objections on Free Palestine bag in Parliament. ummid.com Wayanad MP and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Monday December 16, 2024 entered the Indian Parliament with 'Free Palestine Bag' hanging around her shoulder, sparking a fresh debate in India about the Gaza Genocide.
UMMID (2024-12-20). UN envoy meets HTS Cheif Abu Muhammad al-Golani in Damascus. ummid.com In an important move towards international recognition of the new government in Syria after the fall of 54-year old brutal regime of al Assad, UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen met Hay ºat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) Commander-in-Chief Sunday December 15, 2024 in Damascus.
UMMID (2024-12-20). ChatGPT Search available to all for free. ummid.com Microsoft funded OpenAI made 'ChatGPT Search' – said to be a rival to Google Search, available to all for free at an event held on Monday December 16, 2024. | Internet search is dominated by Google, and it had recently launched AI Search available to all for free.
UMMID (2024-12-20). Jamia ranks 416th World's Most Sustainable University. ummid.com Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has been ranked as the 416th Most Sustainable University in the World in the recently released UI GreenMetric World University Rankings.
UMMID (2024-12-20). Admins warned of Bhopal like disaster in making around Pithampur. ummid.com The Central and the Madhya Pradesh governments have been warned of creation of a slow-motion Bhopal in and around Pithampur, an industrial town near Dhar city.
UMMID (2024-12-20). Explained: Why is Israel keen on annexing West Bank now. ummid.com What is taking place in Syria serves as a model of what to expect in the West Bank in coming months.
UMMID (2024-12-20). Fact Check: Video of crying Hindu girls rescued from Muslim scripted. ummid.com PTI Fact Check anaysis of a viral video showing two people rescuing Hindu girls from a Muslim man's house revealed it is scripted and misleading and shared with a false communal claim…
UMMID (2024-12-20). Explained: Impact of cold weather on sleep pattern. ummid.com Winters bring cozy blankets and warm beverages along with a desire to keep hibernating, sleeping and never leaving one's bed.
UMMID (2024-12-20). The Rise of Indian HNIs and UHNIs in 2024. ummid.com India is witnessing a transformative era of wealth creation, and a dynamic mix of young entrepreneurs, tech pioneers, and seasoned industrialists drives this change.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Senior US delegation in Syria for talks with HTS 'terrorists'. presstv.ir A senior delegation of US diplomats has arrived in Syria to speak directly to the representatives of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) which is designated a terrorist group by Washington.
Betsey Piette (2024-12-20). Deport profiteers, not migrants! workers.org 
Within hours of Donald Trump's electoral victory on Nov. 5, private prison stocks began to soar in anticipation of Trump's plan to carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. By Nov. 18, stock values for GEO Group and Core Civic — private prison industry leaders — had more than doubled . . . |
Marie Kelly (2024-12-20). On the picket line. workers.org 
REI SoHo workers strike Health care workers aren't the only ones who have demanded proper personal protective equipment to make sure they are safe from contaminants and disease. The REI ski shop workers at the SoHo store in New York City began an Unfair Labor Practice strike on Dec. 4 . . . |
WSWS (2024-12-20). Heavy police deployment as US Amazon drivers launch nationwide strike. wsws.org The strike is the largest ever of Amazon workers in the United States. It is part of a growing movement by workers across Amazon's global operations, following protests in 20 countries during Black Friday last month.
WSWS (2024-12-20). The Platypus Affiliated Society: A pro-imperialist trap for students and young people. wsws.org The pseudo-left group combines multiple strains of bankrupt middle-class politics, including open support for imperialist war, the promotion of the anti-Marxist Frankfurt School and of the Pabloite Spartacist League.
WSWS (2024-12-20). Sounding the Alarm and The Logic of Zionism: A discussion with David North on his two recent books. wsws.org This discussion with David North, chairman of the World Socialist Web Site International Editorial Board, will focus on his two most recent books, Sounding the Alarm: Socialism Against War and The Logic of Zionism: From Nationalist Myth to the Gaza Genocide.
WSWS (2024-12-20). 10th COVID wave now surging in the US, amid total silence in the corporate media. wsws.org The entire political establishment is in agreement on the need to enforce the pro-corporate policy of "forever COVID," in which the working class and broad layers of society as a whole are condemned to unending waves of mass infection, death and debilitation with Long COVID.
WSWS (2024-12-20). University of Michigan DEI administrator fired over alleged "antisemitic" remarks. wsws.org Dawson was terminated despite the admission of an investigating law firm hired by U-M that there was no independent verification of alleged "antisemitic" remarks. A member of the Board of Regents, Mark Bernstein, intervened to overturn a lesser disciplinary action by the university and demand that she be terminated.
WSWS (2024-12-20). California governor declares a state of emergency over bird flu threat. wsws.org Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in California over the explosion of bird flu among dairy cows in the state. Meanwhile the first critical case of a person infected with bird flu was confirmed in Louisiana.
WSWS (2024-12-20). Minority state government in Saxony opens door to cooperation with far-right Alternative for Germany. wsws.org Saxony's minority state government hides an all-party coalition stretching from the Left Party and the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance, the Greens, the Social Democrats and Christian Democrats to the far-right Alternative for Germany that is directed against the broad majority of the population.
WSWS (2024-12-20). Australian foreign minister visits Ukraine, backs US war against Russia. wsws.org Wong's trip coincided with, and was part of, a further escalation of the war against Russia, including discussions of direct NATO troop deployments.
WSWS (2024-12-20). Canadian writer Alice Munro 1931—2024, an assessment. wsws.org Canadian short-story writer Alice Munro's death earlier this year should be the occasion for assessing and reassessing problems with contemporary fiction.
WSWS (2024-12-20). New Zealand nurses hold more strikes. wsws.org As the government imposes brutal austerity measures, including more than 2,000 job cuts in the healthcare sector, tens of thousands of nurses and healthcare workers have stopped work across the country.
WSWS (2024-12-20). Indiana and Oklahoma put mentally ill inmates to death in final executions of 2024. wsws.org The executions of Joseph Corcoran and Kevin Underwood underscore one of the most barbarous features of the death penalty system in America, which condemns inmates to death despite their documented severe mental illnesses.
WW editors (2024-12-20). Workers World 2025 message: 'Long live Palestine!'. workers.org 
"They wanted to erase Palestine from the world; now the whole world is Palestine!" This slogan is truer now than ever, as millions of people from every corner of the globe, horrified at Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza, have responded with huge demonstrations in solidarity with the Palestinian people and . . . |
WW editors (2024-12-20). Health care for people, not for profit! workers.org The United Nations' "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" has 30 articles delineating what "everyone has the right to," such as work, education, rest, leisure and "the right to form and to join trade unions." But the capitalist class routinely denies these rights to the workers with impunity. Article 25 states: . . . |
Dave DeCamp (2024-12-19). Report: US Had Foreknowledge of HTS Offensive To Topple Assad and Prepared Other Rebel Group To Join. news.antiwar.com The US had foreknowledge of the offensive led by the al-Qaeda-linked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham that ousted former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and helped another rebel group join the fight, The Telegraph reported on Wednesday. The report said the US notified the Revolutionary Commando Army (RCA), a US-funded militia based out of a US base at …
Dave DeCamp (2024-12-19). Moscow Vows Response After Ukraine Fires More US and British Missiles Into Russia. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian forces fired six US-provided Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and four British Storm Shadow missiles into Russia's Rostov Oblast on Wednesday, and Moscow is vowing it will respond. According to Russian media, the NATO-supported attack targeted a large chemical plant in Rostov. "These actions by the Kiev regime supported by Western handlers won't be …
Dave DeCamp (2024-12-19). HRW: Israel Is Committing Crime of Extermination and Acts of Genocide. news.antiwar.com Human Rights Watch said in a report published on Thursday that Israel is committing the crime of extermination and acts of genocide by depriving the civilian population of Gaza of the necessary amount of water to survive. HRW said in a press release that its 179-page report found "that Israeli authorities have intentionally deprived Palestinians …
Dave DeCamp (2024-12-19). Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 32 Palestinians Over 24 Hours. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said Thursday that Israeli strikes killed at least 32 Palestinians and wounded 94 over the previous 24-hour period as the daily US-backed slaughter continues. The ministry's figures are based on the numbers of dead and wounded Palestinians that arrive at hospitals and don't include those missing under the rubble or in besieged …
Jason Ditz (2024-12-19). Turkey Says US State Dept Claims of Ceasefire With Kurds Untrue, Vows to Continue Offensive. news.antiwar.com Last week, a four-day ceasefire was reached between Turkey and the US-backed Kurdish SDF to allow the SDF to withdraw from the contested city of Manbij. That ceasefire expired Monday, though the US State Department announced Tuesday that it had reached a deal with Turkey to extend it until the end of this week. Given …
Dave DeCamp (2024-12-19). Series of Israeli Airstrikes in Yemen Kill at Least Nine People. news.antiwar.com On Thursday morning, dozens of Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes against Yemeni ports and Yemen's capital, Sanaa, which came after the Houthis fired a missile at Israel. According to Yemeni media, seven people were killed by Israeli strikes on the port of as-Salif, and two were killed by two strikes on the Ras Isa oil …
Dave DeCamp (2024-12-19). British Defense Minister Says UK Forces Could Be Sent to Ukraine for Training. news.antiwar.com British Defense Minister John Healey has suggested that the UK could send troops to Ukraine for a training mission. During a visit to Ukraine, Healey told The Times that the UK would work to improve its training of Ukrainian troops and wouldn't rule out sending trainers to Ukraine. "We [need to] make it easier to …
Ruth Milka (2024-12-19). Montana Supreme Court delivers landmark ruling in youth climate case against fossil fuels. nationofchange.org Montana's highest court upholds a decision declaring state-sanctioned fossil fuel projects violate the constitutional rights of youth, marking a pivotal moment in climate litigation.
Alexandra Jacobo (2024-12-19). Amazon workers threaten nationwide strike during Peak holiday season over pay, safety, and union recognition. nationofchange.org As Amazon faces record holiday sales, workers across the U.S. escalate strike threats to force the company to negotiate union contracts and improve working conditions.
Ruth Milka (2024-12-19). Scientists develop carbon-capturing 3D printing method to revolutionize construction. nationofchange.org NTU Singapore researchers unveil a breakthrough that reduces the carbon footprint of concrete while enhancing its strength and efficiency for 3D-printed buildings.
John Rachel (2024-12-19). Take me to your leader. nationofchange.org Arrogance and charisma are not the same as leadership.
Eric A. Gordon (2024-12-19). 'Cold War: A Love Story': Novel takes us to 1960s-'70s revolutionary hotspots. peoplesworld.org 
Author John Catalinotto and I have a lot in common: For one thing, we're both big fans of the fictional writing of àÅlvaro Cunhal, the late Portuguese Communist Party leader who wrote under the pen name Manuel Tiago. In fact, Cunhal is a fleeting character in Catalinotto's own first fictional writing, Cold War: A Love …
Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-12-19). Colombia's birth rate drops by over 14 percent. plenglish.com Bogotá, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Births registered a year-on-year 14.4 percent drop in Colombia from January to October 2024, according to a report released today by the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE).
Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-12-19). Cuba favors respectful relations with the US. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez stressed that his country and the United States could have a better relationship today if the latter had the political will to build it.
Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-12-19). Cuban ambassador to Italy extols her country's endurance. plenglish.com Rome, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban ambassador to Italy, Mirta Granda, said in an interview published today by the Italian news agency Adnkronos, that the people of her country are united in unswervingly struggling for their development.
Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-12-19). Cuba's infant mortality rate drops compared to 2023. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuba currently boasts a lower infant mortality rate than in 2023, as revealed on Thursday during the Fourth Ordinary Period of Sessions of the National Assembly of People's Power (Parliament) here.
Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-12-19). Ecuadorian prosecutor refuses to disclose her whereabouts. plenglish.com Quito, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian Attorney General Diana Salazar today refused to give information about her whereabouts to the president of the local Parliament's Oversight Committee, Pamela Aguirre, who requested explanations about her absence.
Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-12-19). Magazine on Cuban tourism launched in Peru. plenglish.com Lima, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The magazine Destinos, which focusses on tourism in Cuba and is being published in Peru, was presented at an event here that brought together tour operators, journalists, airline representatives and other personalities.
Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-12-19). Nicaragua leads Central America in electric service coverage. plenglish.com According to the Informe Pastrán bulletin, the country thus climbed from last place in 2006 in terms of electrical coverage, to become the leader in the region by surpassing Costa Rica, with 99.50 percent; Honduras (85.2); Guatemala (90) and El Salvador (99.42 percent). | The publication added that Nicaragua's progress in terms of electrification shows how the Sandinista government, with political will, investment and strategic planning, was able to transform the reality of the country in just a few years. | The Minister of Energy and Mines, Salvador Mansell, explained that 6.89 million people have access to ele…
Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-12-19). Sudan conflict could trigger worst global famine. plenglish.com According WFP estimates, almost 1.7 million people throughout the country face famine or are at risk of suffering from it. | The African nation is the only place on the planet where UN experts have confirmed phase five of food insecurity, the highest of its classification, equivalent to famine conditions. | Among other dramatic figures, the UN considers that 25.6 million Sudanese, more than half of the population, suffer from acute food insecurity, the highest rate ever recorded for the country. | At the same time, one in two people in the world facing catastrophic levels of hunger lives in Sudan — more than…
Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-12-19). US Senator urges Biden to remove Cuba from terrorist list. plenglish.com Washington, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) US Senator Peter Welch today urged President Joe Biden to remove Cuba from the list of countries sponsoring terrorism before the end of his term.
Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-12-19). Western Cuban province moves on with post storm recovery works. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's western province of Artemisa is going to great lengths to complete its recovery from the impact of Hurricane Rafael in the first months of next year, according to the statement made today by its governor, Ricardo Concepción.
l'Humanite (2024-12-19). Women in France and around the world: 'Thank you, Gisele'. peoplesworld.org 
"Thank You, Gisele," a huge banner read opposite the Avignon courtroom Wednesday as Gisele Pelicot watched her rapist husband Dominique sentenced to 20 years behind bars. Mr. Pelicot received the maximum sentence for aggravated rape under French law after admitting he had drugged his wife over the years, knocking her out and recruiting strangers online …
Mark Gruenberg, John Wojcik (2024-12-19). "President" Musk gets his lapdog Trump to push for government shutdown. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Apparently heeding his corporate "handler," multibillionaire Elon Musk, Republican President-elect Donald Trump torpedoed a spending agreement covering the federal government from now through March 14 unless congressional Democrats raised the U.S. debt ceiling. Musk and his lap dog Trump don't want to deal with the mess of raising the debt ceiling next year even though …
Mark Gruenberg (2024-12-19). La NEA se opone a la elección de McMahon como secretaria de Educación por parte de Trump. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON — La Asociación Nacional de Educación, el sindicato más grande del país y con tres millones de miembros, se opone a la elección de Linda McMahon por parte del presidente electo republicano Donald Trump para dirigir el Departamento de Educación, una agencia que Trump y sus legiones quieren eliminar de todos modos. "Los estudiantes …
Mark Gruenberg (2024-12-19). Workers strike Amazon just before holiday. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Fed up with company labor law-breaking by refusing to bargain with their Amazon Labor Union, nearly 10,000 Teamsters, drivers and warehouse workers too, have gone on strike, starting at 6 am on December 19. Among the East and West Coast locations for the strike and the picket lines are ones at warehouses in metro New …
Sonali Kolhatkar (2024-12-19). Kill the 'non-profit killer' bill. peoplesworld.org 
Shortly after the election this fall, the House passed a dangerous piece of legislation that many call the "non-profit killer" bill. The bill has an incongruous title: the "Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act." It would give the Treasury Department the authority to unilaterally accuse non-profit organizations of supporting "terrorism" and revoke their non-profit status. …
Special to People's World (2024-12-19). General Motors' 1991 Christmas Massacre: 21 plants, 74,000 jobs gone. peoplesworld.org 
This article is part of the People's World 100th Anniversary Series. In the 1980s, General Motors CEO Roger Smith became infamous in the eyes of auto workers nationwide after he initiated a major onslaught against organized labor and the working class with his mass shutdown and outsourcing of auto plants across the country. He and his …
Amos Barshad (2024-12-19). Buy Now, Suffer Later. levernews.com 
Adam Fishbein (2024-12-19). Fixing the Media and Campaign Spending by the Rich. cepr.net Virtually everyone, except Elon Musk, agrees that the rich have too much political power these days. When a single individual can put tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars behind their favored candidate, it seriously distorts democracy. Unfortunately, there are few serious strategies for addressing this problem. Given the Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens …
Alex Majumdar (2024-12-19). PDF of December 19 print issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF U.S., Israel, Türkiye: Hands off Syria! Philadelphia welcomes injured siblings from Gaza 'Sanctuary for migrants!' Behind the Daniel Penny verdict 76ers arena: a sellout deal Philly demo: 'Yoon's impeachment is our win!' Syria, sanctions & solidarity NYC activists: 'Defend the Axis of Resistance' Role of global working . . . |
Ana Vraƒçar (2024-12-19). Gisèle Pelicot makes "shame change sides" as over 50 found guilty of rape. peoplesdispatch.org
Anand Naidoo (2024-12-19). The Heat: Global Economy. america.cgtn.com 
In one of its final decisions for the year, the United States Federal Reserve announced its cutting interest rates by a quarter-point. This is the third time the central bank has taken action to lower inflation despite describing the U.S. economy as strong. | Joining the discussion: | Yan Liang is a Chair Professor of Economics at Willamette University. |
bwitanek (2024-12-19). NJ Monitor Paves Way Toward Ending Free Press in NJ, Functions as Stenographer for Fascist Bill. fightbackbetter.com NJ Monitor ran a totally one sided article without even bothering to reach out to anyone holding an opposing view…
bwitanek (2024-12-19). Presumptively Antisemitic: Islamophobic Tropes in the Palestine-Discourse. fightbackbetter.com This
Charles Rotter (2024-12-19). Montana Supreme Court's Held Decision: A Loss for Climate Realism and Common Sense. wattsupwiththat.com The path forward lies in promoting policies that balance environmental stewardship with economic growth and energy reliability. Courts should stick to interpreting the law, not rewriting it to align with activist agendas. Montana, like the rest of the world, will continue to face challenges from climate variability. The answer isn't to hobble our energy systems—it's to build a resilient, innovative society capable of adapting to whatever the future holds.
Contributing Writers (2024-12-19). The Dismemberment of Syria w/ Laith Marouf. marktanliano.net
Danielle Klotz (2024-12-19). Can we 'reach toward the shared platter'? anabaptistworld.org Happy holiday season to you, dear reader! I think we have a very special issue here. I want to call your attention to a couple of articles. On page 8, Jenna Liechty Martin's "Wisdom of my children" is a beautiful piece that brought tears to the eyes of more than one of our staff. I …
Democracy Now! (2024-12-19). Democracy Now! 2024-12-19 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 19, 2024; Mass Graves Discovered as Syrian Families Seek Answers to Loved Ones' Disappearances Under Assad Regime; "Extermination & Acts of Genocide": Human Rights Watch on Israel Deliberately Depriving Gaza of Water; "Rape Club" Prison in California: U.S. Gov't to Pay Record $116M to 103 Women Who Sued over Abuse | Headlines for December 19, 2024; Mass Graves Discovered as Syrian Families Seek Answers to Loved Ones' Disappearances Under Assad Regime; "Extermination & Acts of Genocide": Human Rights Watch on Israel Deliberately Depriving G…
DikelediM (2024-12-19). Gender-Based Violence Command Centre goes live. sanews.gov.za Gender-Based Violence Command Centre goes live | The Department of Social Development's Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) is officially operational again, marking a significant step forward in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).After a protracted battle with the initial service provider due to non-delivery, the department terminated the contract and appointed a new service provider. The service was relaunched at 10 am on Wednesday, 18 December, with voice call capabilities restored as a priority to meet urgent needs."Due to the urgent need to resuscitate…
DikelediM (2024-12-19). President Ramaphosa signs National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill into law. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa signs National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill into law | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill, which provides for nuclear safety oversight, ranging from the decontamination of defence facilities, to airline pilot safety. | The National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill marks a significant step in enhancing nuclear safety and aligning South Africa with global regulatory standards. | The Amendment Bill amends the National Nuclear Regulator Act of 1999 to align it with current international regulatory best practices as determined by the Int…
DikelediM (2024-12-19). South African Post Office SOC Ltd Amendment Bill signed into law. sanews.gov.za South African Post Office SOC Ltd Amendment Bill signed into law | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the South African Post Office SOC Ltd Amendment Bill into law, setting the stage for a significant transformation of the country's postal service into a modern, multi-functional hub for government, business, and community services.The new law expands the objects and mandate of…
Editor (2024-12-19). Don't Let Saudi Arabia Hide Its Human Rights Abuses Behind the 2034 World Cup. scheerpost.com 
Editor (2024-12-19). 'Slap in the Face to Working-Class Families': Senate Sends Biden $895 Billion Military Bill. scheerpost.com 
Editor (2024-12-19). Sweeps Don't Solve Homelessness. scheerpost.com 
Editor (2024-12-19). Trump Confronts a Rising China. scheerpost.com 
Editor (2024-12-19). UN Security Council Denounces Illegal Israel Settlements in Palestine. scheerpost.com 
Eric Worrall (2024-12-19). GM High Yield Potatoes are Now "Climate Change Resistant"? wattsupwiththat.com
GABIK (2024-12-19). De Lille encourages integrating community engagement into tourism. sanews.gov.za De Lille encourages integrating community engagement into tourism | Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has highlighted the importance of integrating community engagement into tourism and conservation efforts. | "Sustainable tourism is about ensuring that the beauty and biodiversity of our destinations are preserved for future generations," De Lille said.As part of the annual Tourism Summer campaign, launched in the Free State in October this year, de Lille and Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu, visited various sites in the eThekwini Municipality on Wednesday.The visit forms part of the summer readiness…
Gabisile (2024-12-19). ACSA urges passengers to arrive early for flights. sanews.gov.za ACSA urges passengers to arrive early for flights | To manage the high volumes of passengers expected at OR Tambo International Airport this festive season, holidaymakers are advised to arrive three hours before international flights and two hours before domestic flights, as they head to their various travel destinations. | The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) issued a warning on Monday about longer queues at the passport control points at OR Tambo due to a failure in the border management system. | ACSA reported that the unresponsiveness of the Border Management Authority (BMA) biometric movement control s…
Gabisile (2024-12-19). Fast food chain slapped with R1m fine for contravening Consumer Protection Act. sanews.gov.za Fast food chain slapped with R1m fine for contravening Consumer Protection Act | The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has welcomed the ruling issued by the National Consumer Tribunal – which confirmed that the Gauteng-based fast food chain, Braai Block, violated provisions of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA).The Tribunal has since imposed an administrative penalty of R1 million on the food chain, which must be paid within 90 days.This follows a tip-off received by the NCC from a consumer about potential violations of various CPA provisions by Braai Block."The consumer alleged that Braa…
Guest Blogger (2024-12-19). 'Actually,' MSNBC, Trump's Energy Secretary Pick is Right, Climate Change Does Have Benefits. wattsupwiththat.com "But he also says climate change makes the planet greener by increasing plant growth, boosts agricultural productivity and likely reduces the number of temperature-related deaths annually. "It's probably almost as many positive changes as there are negative changes," he told conservative media nonprofit PragerU last year, referring to climate change. "Is it a crisis, is it the world's greatest challenge, or a big threat to the next generation? No."
Guest Blogger (2024-12-19). Internal Watchdog Urges Biden's Green Loans Office To Stop Working On New Loans Amid Conflict Of Interest Concerns. wattsupwiththat.com An internal federal watchdog called on the Biden administration's green loans office to stop working on new deals in a Tuesday letter, citing concerns that the office has insufficiently managed potential conflicts of interest in its work.
Guest Blogger (2024-12-19). IEA Coal Outlook Bad News For Miliband. wattsupwiththat.com There still appears to be some naive puzzlement at the IES, that renewable energy is not replacing coal. | They still have not worked out that countries like China and India know that they cannot run their economies on the vagaries of wind and solar power.
Guest Blogger (2024-12-19). International and state interference in US energy policy must end. wattsupwiththat.com Climate fearmongers think voters and consumers are powerless to stop this, since the process is playing out in state courts, where climate realist views and votes don't count.
Ian Hartman (2024-12-19). 12/15-12/18 NJ Strong for Palestine Actions — WE SAY PALESTINE EVERY DAY! fightbackbetter.com 
Weekly Rallies: | SJ for Gaza
Teaneck for ceasefire | Held it's One Time Events:…
infobrics (2024-12-19). Not Just Waiting Around for Higher Tariffs, China Looks to BRICS. infobrics.org And why not when Brazil has over 200 million people and the world's ninth largest economy, bigger even than Russia's?>
infobrics (2024-12-19). President William Ruto Reveals Plans for Kenya to Join BRICS. infobrics.org President William Ruto The move was revealed during a meeting between Ruto and Chinese government officials at State House…
infobrics (2024-12-19). Brics' Daringly Autonomous Model for Financial Sovereignty. infobrics.org Three communiqués, two approaches, one global economy…
infobrics (2024-12-19). Ukrainian neo-Nazi leader supports nuclear escalation. infobrics.org Ukrainian neo-Nazis and public figures are beginning to admit their intentions to cause a nuclear catastrophe, harming their own people.
infobrics (2024-12-19). Trump's tariff threats will only push India closer to Russia. infobrics.org Indian DM considers relations with Moscow as "higher than the highest mountain".
infobrics (2024-12-19). Georgia's roadmap for reconciliation with Russia and a sovereign future. infobrics.org In addition to economic cooperation, Tbilisi could reestablish direct ties with Moscow, which could lead to resolving regional security issues. This could help the country to deconflict with the two breakaway republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. And while it may seem too farfetched now, it might even result in the restoration of full ties with them, particularly if Georgia gives Russia feasible security guarantees.
Jonathan Ofir (2024-12-19). Human Rights Watch finds Israel guilty of extermination and 'acts of genocide'. mondoweiss.net 
Human Rights Watch has issued a devastating report concluding Israel is committing the crimes of extermination and genocide in Gaza by focusing on one crucial issue: water.
Keren Setton (2024-12-19). Syrian Shake-up Stokes Israeli Concerns Over Jordanian Border. themedialine.org 
Matthew Sitman, Sam Adler-Bell (2024-12-19). Know Your Enemy: Trump 2.0 and the Courts. dissentmagazine.org 
Matt and Sam talk to the hosts of the 5-4 podcast about how Trump can remake the federal judiciary—and perhaps the broader justice system—during his second term.
Mehmet Perinàßek (2024-12-19). Georgia: Recent events and the 3+3 Platform. uwidata.com The presidential election was held in Georgia and boycotted by the opposition. The ruling Georgian Dream Party's candidate, former footballer and MP Mikheil Kavelashvili, won the election. Pro-Western activists protested against the election results. For weeks, protests against the government have continued across the country. The protests were initially sparked when the government decided to …
Natalia Marques (2024-12-19). Workers launch largest strike against Amazon in US history. peoplesdispatch.org Before the sun rose at 6 am on Thursday, December 19, thousands of Amazon workers in facilities across the United States launched the largest strike against the multi-billion dollar corporation in US history. Workers, organized with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, are continuing to hold down the picket line well into the afternoon (at the time of publication), in some cases braving arrests and police repression of their labor activity. | Amazon workers are hitting the company where it hurts the most—walking off the job right before the end of the year holidays, the busiest shopping season of the…
NEOB (2024-12-19). 'There's no turning back' – Minister Ramokgopa on Eskom. sanews.gov.za 'There's no turning back' – Minister Ramokgopa on Eskom | The financial year ending March 2024 was an inflection point for Eskom, signifying the turnaround of the energy utility.This according to Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who addressed the media at the utility's annual results announcement for the Financial Year 2024."The 2024 financial year is a point of inflection. There's no turning back [and] we'll only improve from here and that's the assurance we are giving to the country," Ramokgopa said on Thursday.The financial year ending in March was a challengin…
nosihle (2024-12-19). Construction to repair N1 sinkhole in Centurion completed. sanews.gov.za Construction to repair N1 sinkhole in Centurion completed | The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that construction to repair the sinkhole on the N1 near the Flying Saucer Interchange in Centurion, Gauteng, has been completed. | The repairs to the sinkhole on the N1 come shortly after another sinkhole on the nearby R21 was repaired last month. | The total cost of repairs to the two sinkholes was R424 million, with R280 million spent on the N1 and R144 million on the R21, respectively. | According to SANRAL CEO Reginald Demana, the N1 sinkhole project, which started in Septembe…
nosihle (2024-12-19). Have your say on anti-money laundering draft bill. sanews.gov.za Have your say on anti-money laundering draft bill | The National Treasury has published two key Acts aimed to strengthen South Africa's system of Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) system. | The draft General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill, 2024, was published in the Government Gazette No. 51772 Notice 5683, on 13 December 2024, for public comment. | "The draft Amendment Bill aims to demonstrate South Africa's commitment to strengthening its Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) system, by addre…
nosihle (2024-12-19). MEC Diale-Tlabela assesses services at Tshwane TOLAB. sanews.gov.za MEC Diale-Tlabela assesses services at Tshwane TOLAB | As part of government's ongoing efforts to ensure citizens receive efficient and effective service delivery, Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, on Wednesday, made her first official visit to the Tshwane Transport Operating License Administrative Bodies (TOLAB), since its relocation to the city centre. "We were doing monitoring to ensure that services are provided to all public transport operators efficiently and effectively, and also to give support to the staff of the department in doing work on a daily basis," the MEC said…
Owen Fairclough (2024-12-19). The U.S. economy in 2024. america.cgtn.com 
The adage that elections are ultimately about the economy was never more apt for the U.S. in 2024. Growth largely outperformed expectations, and the forecast for 2025 is also robust. But recession chances remain elevated heading into 2025, according to some analysts that say inflation and tariffs are likely the biggest risks to economic stability. Owen Fairclough has the report.
Pablo Meriguet (2024-12-19). Cuban people to mobilize against US blockade. peoplesdispatch.org At the 9th Plenary Session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, Cuba President Miguel Díaz-Canel "In response to that design of increased hostile policy, we call from this Plenum the heroic Cuban people to a combatant march next December 20, after the Session of the National Assembly of People's Power. We will express in front of the US Embassy…
Pablo Meriguet (2024-12-19). Ecuador's Galapagos Islands now open to US military. peoplesdispatch.org The decision is part of a process that seeks the reestablishment of US military bases in Ecuadorian territory. Several voices have severely criticized the decision as a violation of Ecuador's sovereignty.
publicbooks (2024-12-19). Public Picks 2024. publicbooks.org What were the books of 2024 that dazzled, challenged, and inspired us?
Qassam Muaddi (2024-12-19). Israel's Genocide Day 440: New reports of mass killings in Gaza surface. mondoweiss.net 
A new report documents the mass killing of Palestinians in northern Gaza. Meanwhile, Hamas and Israel have discussed the details of a prisoner exchange that could serve as the centerpiece of a 60-day ceasefire.
Robert Inlakesh (2024-12-19). Staged Again? CNN's Syrian Prisoner Story Adds to Its History of Fabrications. mintpressnews.com A fact-check exposes the latest in a series of misleading CNN reports, revealing how the netwrok's dramatic inaccuracies repeatedly align with US government narratives.
Staff (2024-12-19). Asamblea Nacional analiza ejercicio de alta fiscalización al Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos. cubadebate.cu El informe señala que más de 664 000 habitantes del país se benefician del abasto de agua en la modalidad de carros cisterna. Alrededor del 80% lo reciben en ciclos superiores a los 15 días, siendo Santiago de Cuba, Granma, Holguín, Villa Clara, Mayabeque, Artemisa y Pinar del Río las provincias con los ciclos más largos.
Staff (2024-12-19). Confirman participación de Arabia Saudita como selección invitada en Copa de Oro de Concacaf. cubadebate.cu En un movimiento que marca un hito en la historia del fútbol, la selección de fútbol de Arabia Saudita ha sido confirmada como el equipo invitado para las ediciones 2025 y 2027 de la Copa Oro de la Concacaf. El anuncio llega tras la reciente designación de Arabia Saudita como anfitrión del Mundial 2034, un evento que podría transformar el panorama deportivo del país árabe.
Staff (2024-12-19). EE.UU. devuelve a Cuba 42 migrantes irregulares por vía aérea. cubadebate.cu Este jueves 19 de diciembre se produjo la devolución a Cuba de 42 migrantes irregulares, 29 hombres y 13 mujeres, la mayoría de La Habana, en vuelo procedente de EE.UU. por el Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí. Dos de esa personas fueron trasladadas al órgano de investigación por encontrarse como presuntos comisores de hechos delictivos antes de salir del país.
Staff (2024-12-19). Parlamento cubano chequea recuperación de la provincia de Artemisa. cubadebate.cu En el cuarto período ordinario de sesiones de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, el gobernador de Artemisa, Ricardo Concepción Rodríguez, actualizó sobre la recuperación de la provincia tras el paso del huracán Rafael.
Staff (2024-12-19). Tribunal de EE.UU. descalifica a fiscal que llevaba caso de interferencia electoral contra Donald Trump. cubadebate.cu Un tribunal de apelaciones de Georgia descalificó, este jueves, a la fiscal de distrito del condado de Fulton, Fani Willis, quien llevaba el caso de interferencia electoral contra el magnate republicano Donald Trump, aunque negó la solicitud de desestimar el caso. La corte citó una relación inapropiada entre Willis y un fiscal especial contratado para el caso como motivo de su descalificación.
Steven Ganot (2024-12-19). Hama Rejoices as Assad Regime Collapses After Decades of Fear. themedialine.org 
Steven Ganot (2024-12-19). IDF Soldier Seeks Presidential Pardon in Security Documents Case. themedialine.org 
Steven Ganot (2024-12-19). Israel Targets Strategic Sites in Yemen After Houthi Missile Strike Destroys School. themedialine.org 
Steven Ganot (2024-12-19). Turkey Considers Regulations To Curb Youth Screen Addiction. themedialine.org 
Steven Ganot (2024-12-19). Explainer: What Sparked Israel's Latest Airstrikes Deep Inside Yemen? themedialine.org
The Media Line Staff (2024-12-19). HRW: Gaza Water Crisis Is Evidence of Genocide, Israel Rebuts Claims. themedialine.org 
The Media Line Staff (2024-12-19). Iranian Rial Hits Record Low as Economic Woes Mount. themedialine.org 
The Media Line Staff (2024-12-19). Turkey Rejects US Cease-fire Claim With Syrian Kurdish Forces. themedialine.org 
Tim Huber (2024-12-19). Event to mark 30 years of antiracism. anabaptistworld.org The annual Hope for the Future conference for Black, Indigenous and people of color in Mennonite Church USA will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Damascus Road Antiracism Process and its role in the Anabaptist commitment to justice and reconciliation Feb. 28-March 2 at Goshen College.
tvbrics (2024-12-19). Egypt unveils new financial reform strategy to boost investments and trade. tvbrics.com 
Key initiatives include a two-phase financial reform plan and reducing customs clearance times to two days by 2025…
tvbrics (2024-12-19). Indian Film Festival 2024 to be held in Russia. tvbrics.com 
Visitors in Moscow and St. Petersburg will be able to see seven Indian films of different genres…
tvbrics (2024-12-19). Iran and China strengthen ties with new development cooperation agreement. tvbrics.com 
The nations approved the execution of two development projects in Iran…
tvbrics (2024-12-19). Iran and Egypt to expand diplomatic relations on sidelines of D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation summit. tvbrics.com This meeting is to set the stage for strengthened cooperation between the nations…
tvbrics (2024-12-19). Shenzhou-19 crew performs longest spacewalk in China's history. tvbrics.com 
Taikonauts set up defences against space debris…
tvbrics (2024-12-19). Vladimir Putin: BRICS work is based on reciprocity and respect for interests of group's countries. tvbrics.com The Russian leader answered journalists' questions at the annual press conference…
United World International (2024-12-19). The fall of Romanian democracy. uwidata.com By Florin Platon, Political scientist and the founder of DieM 25 Romania "War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength." George Orwell — 1984 The Romanian constitutional court annulled the country's presidential election on December 6, after CƒÉlin Georgescu's win that "shocked" many due to "declassified intelligence reports" by Romanian President Klaus Iohannis alleging a Russian interference …
United World International (2024-12-19). The work plans of the Expert Council of the Forum 'For Freedom of Nations!' have been determined. uwidata.com 
The first meeting of the Expert Council of the Standing Committee of the Forum of supporters of the struggle against modern practices of neocolonialism 'For Freedom of Nations!' was held upon invitation and under auspices of United Russia, the country's governing political party, on 17 December 2024. More than 30 experts from Eurasia, Africa and …
Veronica Neifakh (2024-12-19). Tel Aviv University Researchers Uncover Mechanism Behind Rare Neurological Disease. themedialine.org 
Owen Schalk (2024-12-19). Israeli historian accuses Canadian media of enabling Gaza war crimes. mronline.org 
Lee Mordechai says Israel's war has been "enabled and facilitated by massive media efforts to shape discourse" in the West.
Dave DeCamp (2024-12-19). NATO Chief calls for Cold War-level military spending. mronline.org 
Mark Rutte said the alliance needs to adopt a 'wartime mindset' and suggested cutting spending on pensions and healthcare.
Margaret Kimberley (2024-12-19). Eric Adams and Daniel Penny make Black People the face of crime. mronline.org 
Daniel Penny's acquittal was not surprising, and neither is Mayor Eric Adams' defense of Penny and law enforcement power being used against Black people.
Editor (2024-12-19). Is public, quality healthcare possible in the United States? mronline.org 
Healthcare workers in the U.S. have long been fighting for a radical transformation of the current for-profit healthcare system in order to provide quality care to all.
Staff (2024-12-19). The Role of Skill vs Luck in Online Gambling Games. moguldom.com Online gambling thrives on the tension between skill and luck. Some games challenge players' strategic thinking, while others rely purely on chance. This blend keeps players engaged and defines the unique excitement of online platforms. For those exploring online casino real money Australia, understanding this dynamic is crucial to shaping their experience. But how do …
Ann Brown (2024-12-19). Google Attacks ChatGPT With Gemini 2.0: 5 Things To Know. moguldom.com Google has taken a major step in the AI race with the release of Gemini 2.0 Flash, a multimodal AI model designed to outpace competitors like OpenAI's ChatGPT. Touted for its speed, efficiency, and versatility, Gemini 2.0 Flash claims it can revolutionize business analysis, coding, and multimodal AI capabilities. Here are five things to know …
Staff (2024-12-19). How Reliable Specialists Handle Hazardous Materials in After-Death Cleanup. moguldom.com Coping with the consequences of a loss can be tough and emotional, especially when it includes handling substances during the up process. Skilled experts in this field offer assistance to guarantee safety and meticulousness by following guidelines. This piece delves into how trustworthy professionals handle scenarios with care and precision while underscoring the significance of …
Adriaan Alsema (2024-12-19). Former top Petro aide jailed amid corruption probe. colombiareports.com A Bogota judge jailed the former councillor on regional issues of Colombia's President Gustavo Petro over her alleged involvement in a corruption scandal at the disaster management unit UNGRD. The…
Adrian Goldberg (2024-12-19). Ukrainian Refugees 'Unfairly' Blocked From Route to Seeking Permanent Life in the UK. bylinetimes.com Thousands of Ukrainian refugees have had their hopes of remaining in the UK dashed after the Government ruled that, in contrast to those fleeing other parts of the world, they will not be able to count the years they've already spent forging new lives in Britain, towards their claims for permanent residency. | Refugees from other parts of the world can count all of their time spent living in the UK towards permanent settlement status, which is normally granted after 10 years. | But in a statement quietly slipped out in a written parliamentary statement by migration minister Seema Malhotra, that route has now b…
Ahmed Adel (2024-12-19). NATO Arms Poland More Than Ukraine in Preparation for Potential War with Russia? globalresearch.ca The massive transfer of NATO military equipment to Poland testifies to the West's possible preparations for a direct war with Russia. Weapons and equipment arriving in Poland in such quantities, as if we are currently on the eve of a …
Ahmed Adel (2024-12-19). Trump's Tariff Threats Will Only Push India Closer to Russia. globalresearch.ca US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose a "high tariff" after accusing New Delhi of imposing them on the import of certain American products. However, by imposing such tariffs, Trump will only force India to expand trade relations with …
AJE (2024-12-19). 'Soul of my soul': Israeli shelling kills Gaza grandfather who moved world. indybay.org Advocates pay tribute to Khaled Nabhan, Palestinian grandfather who became known for his grief, charity and defiance. | video: 1m www.youtube.com/shorts/iaaV90khaSM…
AJE (2024-12-19). Two released from US concentration camp; 15 held without charge or trial. indybay.org Amnesty International says Guantanamo Bay prison camp is a 'glaring, longstanding stain' on human rights record of the United States. "Fifteen men remain who have never been charged with any crimes and have long been cleared by US security agencies to leave Guantanamo, some for more than a decade," Amnesty's Daphne Eviatar said in a statement.
Al Manar TV (2024-12-19). Palestinian Resistance Heroically Bag Israeli Thugs in Gaza amid Rising Ceasefire Hopes. indybay.org On the 439th day of the barbaric Zionist war on the besieged Gaza Strip, the Palestinian Resistance fighters are still showing unprecedented valor, bravery, and steadfastness in the battlefield. Qualitative operations were carried out on Wednesday, which left a number of Israeli soldiers dead.
Al Mayadeen English (2024-12-19). US State Dept. official hits breaking point amid Gaza carnage, quits. indybay.org "ùêñùêû ùêùùê®ùêß'ùê≠ ùê°ùêöùêØùêû ùêö ùê©ùê®ùê•ùê¢ùêúùê≤ ùê®ùêß ùêèùê&ou…
Ali Salam (2024-12-19). Israeli Army Shoots a Palestinian, Assaults Others, in Ramallah and Salfit. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, Israeli forces shot a Palestinian young man, detained many others, and invaded several homes in the central West Bank governorates of Ramallah and Salfit. Media sources said that a large army force invaded the village of Marda, north of Salfit, on Wednesday night, while soldiers detained and assaulted many citizens after storming their …
Alina Ramos Martin (2024-12-19). El Salvador approves resolution in solidarity with Cuba. plenglish.com San Salvador, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The second National Assembly of the Bloc of Resistance and National Rebellion (BRP) in El Salvador approved a resolution in solidarity with the people of Cuba, a statement said.
Alina Ramos Martin (2024-12-19). Last day of blackouts in Ecuador, as promised by the government. plenglish.com Quito, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador will experience the last day of blackouts after nearly three months of power outages, according to the promise made by the government.
Alina Ramos Martin (2024-12-19). Putin denounces the dangerous way of killing General Kirilov. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 19 (Pressa Latina) The assassination of the head of the Russian Army's radiological, chemical and biological protection troops, Igor Kirilov, was carried out in a socially dangerous way, President Vladimir Putin said.
Alina Ramos Martin (2024-12-19). Sri Lanka thanks China for economic and debt support. plenglish.com The president acknowledged China's contribution to his country in a meeting with Qin Boyong, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), according to a statement from the office of the presidential media division. | During the meeting, the head of State said his appreciation extends to Beijing's support for the debt restructuring program and its loans during economic challenges. | He also highlighted China's assistance during disaster situations and the provision of school uniforms for the South Asian island's children. | Dissanayake also called for…
Amy Goodman (2024-12-19). Survivors of Infamous California "Rape Club" Prison Win Record $116M Settlement. truthout.org "When you're in prison, the retaliation starts. … I don't think my judge sentenced me to go through this." The U.S. government has agreed to pay a record-breaking amount of nearly $116 million to settle lawsuits brought by 103 people who survived sexual abuse and assault at a federal women's prison in California. The facility, FCI Dublin, was shuttered earlier this year. Its former warden is now… |
Andrew Korybko (2024-12-19). The Azerbaijani President Reaffirmed His Country's Alliance with Russia. globalresearch.ca Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev reaffirmed his country's alliance with Russia in the extended interview that he gave to Rossiya Segodnya chief Dmitry Kiselyov earlier this week that can be read in full
Angela (2024-12-19). Tuesday 1/21: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //bit.ly/PaliZoom…
APR editor (2024-12-19). Vanuatu quake: Rescue teams continue Port Vila hunt for survivors. asiapacificreport.nz By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific news editor There are conflicting reports of the official death toll from this week's massive earthquake in Vanuatu as rescue teams continue to scour the rubble for survivors. On Tuesday, the Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office reported 14 deaths. It said four people had been confirmed dead by the hospital,…
APR editor (2024-12-19). West and media are 'erasing' Palestinian history, say critics. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Palestinian history is "deliberately ignored" and is being effectively "erased" as part of Western news media narratives, while establishment forces work to shut down anyone speaking out against Israel's slaughter in Gaza, academics have told a university conference of legal and Middle East experts. A two-day online summit Erasure and Defiance: the…
Arvind Dilawar (2024-12-19). Anti-Genocide Activists Target Israeli Drone Manufacturer in Brooklyn. truthout.org On December 11, activists opposing the ongoing Israeli genocide in the Gaza Strip picketed the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York City for the fifth time since September. The activists, collectively known as Demilitarize Brooklyn Navy Yard (DBNY), seek to pressure the manufacturing complex's board of directors to evict two tenants connected to the Israeli military: Crye Precision… |
Basit Mahmood (2024-12-19). Low-paid NHS workers hit with £70 million in car parking fees, latest figures show. leftfootforward.org Figures released today show health workers in England forked out a whopping £70,510,110 just to park at work in the financial year 2023/24.
Basit Mahmood (2024-12-19). Reform defector Tim Montgomerie reveals how much Elon Musk is likely to give to the party. leftfootforward.org Former Tory Tim Montgomerie, who switched from the Conservatives to Reform last month, reveals what he thinks the figure will be.
Bharat Dogra (2024-12-19). Wounded Arab Pride Must Find Outlets of Firm, Sustained, Peaceful, Principled Resistance and Reform. globalresearch.ca In Palestine, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Lebanon and elsewhere, the Arab people, including women and children, have suffered massive violence and cruelties in recent times. There is a famous Hindi poem by Dushyant Kumar which says—when the sorrow has become …
Brenda Norrell (2024-12-19). Honoring Courage: Solidarity with Palestine in Indian Country during a Year of Genocide. indybay.org Censored News honors the courage of Native People who stood in solidarity with Palestine and spoke out against genocide. During a year of genocide, most of the media in the United States published distractions and false narratives, aiding and abetting in war crimes and genocide.
Brian Berletic (2024-12-19). Syria Today, Iran Tomorrow, and Inevitably China. thealtworld.com The collapse of the Syrian government in mid-December 2024 represents a pivotal moment for U.S. geopolitical strategies in the Middle East and beyond. | This event aligns with longstanding objectives, including the subsequently planned disarming, division, and destruction of Iran and the toppling of the Iranian government, the possible eviction of Russian military bases in Syria, and the use of US-sponsored terrorist organizations utilized in overrunning Syria to export terrorism to other targeted nations both in the region and far abroad including both Russia and China. | Syria's Collapse Was Long Sought After…
Caitlin Johnstone (2024-12-19). Where Does The Aggression Really Begin? caitlinjohnstone.com.au The empire's favorite trick is to begin the historical record at the moment its enemies retaliate against its abuses.
Caitlin Johnstone (2024-12-19). Where Does The Aggression Really Begin? thealtworld.com 
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Caitlin Johnstone (2024-12-19). Meditations On A Six Year-Old Amputee Crawling Through Gaza Helped By A Roller Skate. indybay.org Actual full title: ùôàùôöùôôùôûùô©ùôñùô©ùôûùô§ùô£ùô® ùôäùô£ ùòº ùôéùôûùô≠ ùôîùôöùôñ?…
cameron orr (2024-12-19). Telling our stories: breaking out of capitalism's cultural chains. cpusa.org 
The following is based on a report given to the CPUSA National Committee in November, and includes contributions from members of the Writers Subcommittee of the CPUSA Labor Commission. | As political and cultural battles deepen in the United States, we must intensify the struggle to reclaim the cultural arena from capitalist dominance. Just as the Party contests in elections to challenge the ruling class, it recognizes the need to contest dominant cultural narratives — via stories, art, music, and media — that shape public consciousness. For the Party, the goal is clear: to build a working-class me…
Cara MariAnna (2024-12-19). Art theft – Stealing the future of Palestine. indybay.org They are indeed afraid of children's art. Because they are afraid of children. They're afraid of what these children represent: The future of Palestine. This is why they shoot boys who throw rocks in the West Bank. And why they are killing so many children in Gaza.
Chris Walker (2024-12-19). Montana Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Youth in Historic Climate Case. truthout.org On Wednesday, the Montana State Supreme Court ruled to keep intact a lower court's decision from last year, which found that a law banning state lawmakers from considering greenhouse gas emissions when permitting fossil fuel projects was unconstitutional. The lower court ruling was made in late 2023, after 16 young petitioners sued the state on the grounds that a state law allowing such… |
Chris Walker (2024-12-19). President Elon? GOP Follows Billionaire Musk's Call to Block Debt Ceiling Bill. truthout.org At the behest of billionaire Elon Musk and president-elect Donald Trump, Republicans scrapped a bipartisan agreement to keep the government funded for the next three months on Wednesday, just two days ahead of a deadline for avoiding a shutdown. Knowing he had to secure some votes from Democrats in the near-evenly split House of Representatives, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana)… |
Chris Walker (2024-12-19). Republicans Consider Making Elon Musk Speaker of the House. truthout.org Several Republican lawmakers in Congress are calling on billionaire Elon Musk, president-elect Donald Trump's pick to co-lead a purported commission on government efficiency, to replace current Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. Support for Johnson has shifted considerably this week as he tried to pass a continuing resolution bill to fund the government into spring. That measure failed when… |
Codepink (2024-12-19). Tuesday 12/17: Syria—Now What? Codepink Congress Capitol Calling Party. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cpc1217…
Colin Todhunter (2024-12-19). Revolutionising the Self. Colin Todhunter. asia-pacificresearch.com
Compassionate Bay (2024-12-19). Factory Farming Ban Measure DD Passes in Berkeley! indybay.org Compassionate Bay is proud to be the sponsor and key organizing partner of Berkeley ballot initiative Measure DD!
Dan Bacher (2024-12-19). After MWD vote, Delta Counties Coalition vows to continue fight against Delta Tunnel. indybay.org "The Delta Tunnel would uproot our local communities, the aquatic and terrestrial environment, and further endanger fish and wildlife."
Dan Bacher (2024-12-19). Delta Tribal Environmental Coalition Issues Pre-Hearing Conf. Statement for Delta Tunnel Project. indybay.org The administrative hearing officer allows individuals to deliver oral policy statements regarding the project during the public hearing on February 18.
David Rosenberg (2024-12-19). The bitter lesson Israel can learn from Russia about fighting long wars. haaretz.com Prolonged fighting is straining the Russian economy. Israel faces the same problem if Netanyahu insists on keeping it on a war footing…
Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-12-19). The Strawman of Antisemitism: Banning Protests Against Israel Down Under. globalresearch.ca Of late, a spate of incidents has taken place in Australia giving sheer delight to the simian-resembling Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton. On a visit to South Australia, he showed himself to be
Dr. Mark Trozzi (2024-12-19). Canadian Politicians and Bureaucrats Responsible for the COVID-19 Crimes. globalresearch.ca I greatly appreciated this message from Rick Charleston of British Columbia, and we are sharing it here with his permission. | I would like to add an important note to Mr. Charleston's list of recipients: Canadian judges who neglected their duty, …
Drago Bosnic (2024-12-19). Georgia's Roadmap for Reconciliation with Russia and a Sovereign Future. globalresearch.ca Ever since it gained independence in 1991, Georgia has been struggling to find a clear path. This is a rather unusual development for one of the oldest countries on the planet and one of the first Christian nations. | For approximately …
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Chinese Foreign Ministry welcomes international travelers to write their own 'Journey to the East'. ecns.cn China welcomes international travelers to visit the country and experience the smash-hit cultural products and the unique charm of Chinese culture, and write their own Journey to the East, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a press conference on Wednesday.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). U.S. needs to look within for root cause of drug abuse: spokesperson. ecns.cn The U.S. should look within for the root cause of the issue of drug abuse, and take more practical measures to strengthen drug control and cut demand at home, rather than scapegoating others, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). China makes breakthrough in developing 220-metric-ton high-thrust hydrogen-oxygen engine. ecns.cn China has successfully completed a test of a 220-metric-tonne high-thrust hydrogen-oxygen engine for the first time in Xi'an, north China's Shaanxi Province, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Group on Wednesday.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). (W.E.Talk) Media professional Harald Bràºning: Why do I choose Macao as my"first home"Ôºü. ecns.cn On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to motherland, Harald Bràºning, a media professional who comes from Germany and has been living in Macao for nearly 40 years, was recently interviewed by China News Service's West-East Talk. From the perspective of Macao's permanent foreign residents who experienced the return of Macao, he shares the story of Macao's rapid development over the past 25 years, and talks about the convenience of foreign residents' life in Macao and Zhuhai, as well as the potential of Macao as a hub where East meets West.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Beijing Daxing International Airport optimizes procedures for visa-free transit. ecns.cn Beijing Daxing International Airport has optimized customs clearance procedures to ensure the implementation of China's visa-free transit policy.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). ASEAN set to benefit from China's growth. ecns.cn With China aiming to maintain steady economic growth in 2025, its efforts to invigorate the economy will not only help its own stable growth but also have a positive impact on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Renowned Chinese film actress Xie Fang passes away at 89. ecns.cn Renowned Chinese film actress Xie Fang, who portrayed Lin Daojing in the film The Song of Youth, passed away at 2: 14 am on Thursday in Beijing at the age of 89, the Beijing Daily reported.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Chinese commerce ministry slams EU's inclusion of Chinese companies and individuals in 'fully-fledged listings'. ecns.cn China deplores and firmly opposes the EU's move, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Thursday in response to a question regarding the EU's decision to include Chinese companies and individuals in this sanctions list for the first time.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Trade between Chinese mainland and Macao SAR increases 4.3 times in 24 years. ecns.cn Economic and trade relations between the Chinese mainland and Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) are growing stronger, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Thursday just before the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Insights | EU official: Europe and China to show leadership in climate governance. ecns.cn
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Xi inspects Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin on Thursday morning.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Xi meets representatives from all walks of life in Macao. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with representatives from all walks of life in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Thursday afternoon.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). University tech helps in all-round progress. ecns.cn Li Xiaoyan, president of Henan province-based Huanghuai University (HHU), is proud that his institution has helped save people's lives in 2022 and 2023 with its high-tech achievements in landslide deformation and technical research.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Chinese, Japanese experts hold new round of dialogue on Fukushima nuclear water discharge. ecns.cn Experts from China and Japan carried out the third technical dialogue on the ocean discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water on Wednesday in Beijing, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Times Square ready to celebrate new year. ecns.cn The city is gearing up for one of the biggest nights of the year. Visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with the numbers until Dec. 23. After that, they will be taken to their final destination ahead of the ball drop.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Panda cub turns half year old in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Meng Meng, the eldest of the world's only giant panda triplets, gave birth to the cub on June 18. The cub has grown from 178 grams to 10,880 grams as of Wednesday.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). City view of Macao. ecns.cn This year marks the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. After 25 years of development, Macao has become a world renowned tourism destination, where Eastern and Western cultures have co-existed for over 400 years.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Insights | Mutual cooperation and trust positive for tackling global climate change: EU official. ecns.cn
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). What is PFOS?>. ecns.cn PFOS, or perfluorooctane sulfonate and its salts and perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride, serves as a persistent organic pollutant, resembling a troublesome "little monster" that plagues us. What is PFOS? What are its properties? Watch episode 1 of the four-episode popular science animation videos to start the journey of overcoming difficulties and upgrading!
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Fluorine pollution in electroplating | How 'toxic' is the new pollutant PFOS?>. ecns.cn At present, PFOS has been listed as a persistent organic pollutant by the Stockholm Convention. With the increasingly strict control of PFOS in the world, China has also demonstrated a positive response and introduced a series of policies and measures to jointly promote the elimination of PFOS.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Insights | 25 years on, Macao set to prosper amid integration into national development: entrepreneur. ecns.cn Elwin Ho, founder and CEO of Pachira, said in an exclusive interview with China News Network that over the past 25 years, Macao has been accelerating moderately diversified economic development, with notable achievements in tourism, education and scientific innovation.
Ed Sykes (2024-12-19). Amnesty just directly called out Keir Starmer's genocide apologism for Israel. thecanary.co 
Amnesty International has openly called out Labour Party prime minister Keir Starmer's genocide apologism. And this comes just as fellow campaign group Human Rights Watch has also called Israeli forces out for their genocide in Gaza. This adds to Starmer's increasing isolation over his shameless defence of Israel's crimes. Amnesty directly calling out Starmer Amnesty […] | By
editor (2024-12-19). A call for an international democratic movement against authoritarianism and neo-fascism. onlineopinion.com.au The rise of reactionary extremism in many countries, including the United States of America, the Russian Federation, and parts of Western Europe, raises the spectre of the internationalisation of 21st Century neo-fascism and authoritarianism.
editor (2024-12-19). Australia joins Jew-haters at United Nations. onlineopinion.com.au On 3 December 2024 Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong overruled the advice of Australia's UN mission to abstain on a General Assembly resolution.
Eduardo Garcia (2024-12-19). NicaNotes: Holiday Reflection. afgj.org 
By Kathleen Murdock (Kathleen Murdock is a founding member of the Jubilee House Community from 45 years ago, and has worked with its project in Nicaragua, the Center for Development in Central America, for the past 30 years.) I am a Christian. Many of you who read this are of different faiths or of no…
Gal Gabai (2024-12-19). Israel's poverty rate remains second-worst in OECD, unchanged after 14 months of war. haaretz.com National Insurance Institute's annual report found that around 2 million Israelis are defined as poor – including 872,000 children…
Gareth Roberts (2024-12-19). 'The Pelicot Rape Trial Shows How Pornography is Contributing Towards an Epidemic of Sexual Violence Against Women'. bylinetimes.com Like many others I have admired the dignity and fortitude with which the victim in this case, Gisele Pelicot, has conducted herself throughout an ordeal that has been horrific on every possible human level. | And, although the scale of the allegations and in particular the sheer number of those accused is staggering, sadly, many aspects of the case are depressingly familiar to anyone who is involved with this type of offence in the UK, and probably most other places in the world. | There has been over the last few years a significant increase in the number of sexual offences that are reported in the UK and e…
Global Research News (2024-12-19). Selected Articles: Autism, Made in the USA. globalresearch.ca 
By Since the early 1990s, there have been staggering increases in several chronic conditions: ADHD rates have risen by 890 percent, autism diagnoses by 2,094 …
Gregory Shupak (2024-12-19). Syria Is Free, Say Media—But That Shouldn't Mean Free of US Occupation. fair.org 
Hannah Sharland (2024-12-19). A bold new project is reclaiming disabled people's history that's previously been erased. thecanary.co A new disabled-led project, the Disability Action Research Kollective, is working on "reclaiming disabled history" to help centre ableism across the breadth of today's "liberatory political movements". Through a series of novel zines, it uplifts the hidden disabled identities "struck from the record" of prominent civil rights activists. It offers a powerful new testimony to […] | By
Human Rights Watch (2024-12-19). Israel's Crime of Extermination, Acts of Genocide in Gaza. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Palestinians returning to Khan Younis after the withdrawal of Israeli forces, pull water containers to meet their vital needs under catastrophic conditions on May 6, 2024. | © 2024 Ali Jadallah/Anadolu via Getty Images | Israeli authorities have deliberately inflicted conditions of life calculated to bring about the destruction of part of the population in Gaza by intentionally depriving Palestinian civilians there of adequate access to water, most likely resulting in thousands of deaths.In doing so, Israeli authorities are responsible for the crime against humanity of exterminatio…
ICRC (2024-12-19). China: Humanitarian and development actors must collaborate to restore people's dignity in protracted crises. icrc.org
ICRC (2024-12-19). New Report Focuses on Digital Threats Faced by Civilians During Armed Conflicts. icrc.org
Ido David Cohen (2024-12-19). European Broadcasting Union warns Israel against closing its public broadcasting corp. haaretz.com Warning that Israel will be ejected from the union was issued ahead of Knesset deliberations to shut down Kan, with the director of the EBU calling Israel's planned move 'a departure from standards upheld by democratic nations worldwide'…
IMEMC News (2024-12-19). Day 439 in Gaza: Intensive Care Unit Set on Fire by Israeli Bomb. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, day 439 of Israel's ongoing assault on the entire civilian population of 2.2 million Palestinians in the Gaza prison camp, Israeli forces continued their relentless bombardment of civilian areas in Gaza. One of the many bombs dropped by the Israeli airforce on the people of Gaza in the past 24 …
Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-12-19). Anarchy in the Levant. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar HTS look on as students rally near the campus of Damascus University, in the Syrian capital, on Sunday — Omar Haj Kadour/AFP Tehran and Moscow harbor no illusions — and are preparing accordingly. The war on BRICS is just getting started. Syria as we knew it is being eviscerated in real time —…
Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-12-19). Palestine, Syria, and the Sickness Called Defeatism. libya360.wordpress.com Hanna EidThe events in Syria have occupied the news cycle for the last few weeks, and while these events are no doubt important, it seems that Palestine has been obscured from view. "The de-emphasis on the war of movement stems from two sources. One is the overall illegalization and subsequent delegitimization of antisystemic armed violence,…
Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-12-19). Syria Today, Iran Tomorrow, and Inevitably China. libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic The collapse of the Syrian government in mid-December 2024 represents a pivotal moment for U.S. geopolitical strategies in the Middle East and beyond. This event aligns with longstanding objectives, including the subsequently planned disarming, division, and destruction of Iran and the toppling of the Iranian government, the possible eviction of Russian military bases…
Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-12-19). Syria's Fall and Anti-Imperialist Lessons. libya360.wordpress.com Essam Elkorghli A defaced portrait of Bashar al-Assad on the outskirts of Damascus, Syria. [Photo: Aris Messinis/AFP/Getty Images] Similar to a predator realizing it is losing a fight and is reaching its end, the U.S. is lashing out and attempting to deepen its claws into subjugated nations like Syria, which just experienced a coup. The…
Jake Bittle (2024-12-19). Biden just set a big new climate goal. Can the US achieve it? grist.org With just a month left in office, the Biden administration is setting a bold new target for U.S. climate action. On Thursday, the White House announced a national goal that would see the country's greenhouse gas emissions drop 61 to 66 percent below 2005 levels by 2035. That would keep the United States on a "straight line" trajectory toward Joe Biden's ultimate goal of hitting net zero emissions by 2050, officials said. If that happens, it would mean the country is only emitting as much carbon as it's simultaneously sequestering through techniques like restoring forests and wetlands — in other words, th…
Jake Johnson (2024-12-19). Teamsters Launch Historic Nationwide Strike Against Amazon. truthout.org The Teamsters launched what the union described as "the largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history" on Thursday morning to protest the e-commerce behemoth's unlawful refusal to bargain with organized drivers and warehouse workers across the country. Workers in New York City, Atlanta, San Francisco, and other locations are expected to participate in Thursday's strike… |
James Wright (2024-12-19). BBC political editor drools over Nigel Farage, calling him a 'master of political storytelling'. thecanary.co BBC political editor Chris Mason eyes pretty much glazed over while he spoke about Nigel Farage on the broadcaster. It looks like the concerning way the BBC has boosted the far right demagogue over many years is only intensifying: Chris Mason, "Nigel Farage is a man who is a master of political storytelling" "Never before […] | By
Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-12-19). Brazilian economy to grow 3.5 percent in 2024. plenglish.com Brasilia, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) According to data from the fourth quarter inflation report, published today, the Central Bank changed the growth projection for Brazil's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024 from 3.2 to 3.5 percent, GDP is the sum of all final goods and services produced by a country, state or city, usually in a year.
Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-12-19). Diaz-Canel present in second day of parliamentary debates in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel participates today in the second day of debates of the fourth ordinary period of sessions of the National People's Power Assembly (Parliament).
Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-12-19). Dumb phones, a growing trend in Spain. plenglish.com Known as "dumb phones", without internet connection and only used to make and receive calls or send SMS, they entered the Spanish market and surprisingly found receptivity. | According to a research in which the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) participated, one in 10 Spaniards abandoned the smartphone to start using "dumbphones". | Silvia Martínez, professor at the UOC's Faculty of Information and Communication Sciences and director of the University Master's Degree in Social Media, pointed out that this cell phone is "a basic type of device, with a name related to the concept of dumb phone, to make a clear…
Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-12-19). Fight against smuggling in Bolivia claimed eight military lives. plenglish.com La Paz, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The fight against smuggling in Bolivia caused until today the death of eight military and left 15 wounded, the head of the Strategic Operational Command (CEO-LCC), Colonel Felix Sandro Gutierrez said.
Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-12-19). Grenada for sustainable production of seaweed with sargassum. plenglish.com Saint George's, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Grenada's Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell called for proposals on the sustainable production of seaweed with sargassum, an initiative that today could be added to the list of items that will contribute to the national economy.
Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-12-19). Italy strengthens ties with Mexico by restitution of artefacts. plenglish.com Rome, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The recent restitution by Italy to Mexico of more than 100 archaeological pieces stolen from that country, shows how much space is left to deepen the cooperation between both nations, a statement says today.
Jeremy Kuzmarov (2024-12-19). U.S. Corporate Land Grab in Ukraine Underlies War With Russia. covertactionmagazine.com Heralded as a hero in Western media, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has allowed foreign private interests to steal his country's best land In early November, Barbara Bonte, a Belgian member of the European Union (EU) parliament, raised concern about the sell-off of Ukrainian land on a massive scale to U.S. private equity firms along with …
Jesse Smith (2024-12-19). Technocracy Rising: Why It's Crucial to Understand the End Game. globalresearch.ca Major shake-ups are occurring across the global stage. History is replete with examples of breaks with the past from major political, economic, technological, and social upheaval. Throughout the ages, many self-serving individuals and groups have positioned themselves as rulers, financiers, …
Joseph Daher (2024-12-19). Understanding the rebellion in Syria: An interview with Joseph Daher. indybay.org In this interview, conducted amidst a rapidly changing situation in Syria, Tempest asks Swiss Syrian socialist Joseph Daher about the process that led to the fall of Assad's rule, the prospects for progressive forces, and the challenges they face in fighting for a truly liberated country that serves the interests of all its peoples and popular classes.
Joseph Trevithick (2024-12-19). Putin Claims No Final Decision Yet On Russia's Bases In Syria Despite Withdrawals. twz.com 
The Russian president also downplayed how big of a deal losing its Syrian bases is after the fall of dictator Bashar Al Assad.
Julian McBride (2024-12-19). Is Russia's Mutual Defense Pact with North Korea Truly Mutual? fpif.org Against the backdrop of nearly 11 years of total war in Ukraine, Russia and North Korea are increasing military cooperation into a full military defense pact. Both Pyongyang and Moscow have North Korea is turning into Russi…
Leslie Angeline (2024-12-19). My Hunger Strike for Gaza: A 31 Day Experience. Engineered Starvation of the People of Palestine. globalresearch.ca
Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-12-19). Regime de Kiev mata general russo que expà¥s os crimes da Big Pharma ocidental na Ucrânia. globalresearch.ca O regime de Kiev continua a utilizar táticas terroristas contra a Rússia, realizando assassinatos seletivos contra figuras públicas fora da zona de conflito. Num outro movimento provocativo, os agentes de inteligência ucranianos em Moscou mataram Igor Kirillov, chefe das Foràßas …
Lynda Carson (2024-12-19). Tax the rich, feed the poor, until there are no rich no more. indybay.org The Hollywood Stars & The Rich Need To Pay Their Fair Share Of Taxes:…
María Candela (2024-12-19). Cuba, por mayor protección de los niños y jóvenes. radiohc.cu Desde el triunfo de la revolución, en enero de 1959, Cuba ha trabajado incansablemente por proteger a sus niños y jóvenes y garantizar su desarrollo pleno, aún en las difíciles condiciones que durante más de seis décadas ha impuesto el bloqueo norteamericano.
María Candela (2024-12-19). Paz con fuerza. radiohc.cu Al asumir la presidencia en enero de 2017, Donald Trump citó el concepto de "Paz a través de la fuerza", como elemento central de su política exterior general de "Estados Unidos primero".
María Candela (2024-12-19). Resumen Cultural 2024. radiohc.cu La cultura cubana constituye una trinchera moral que enaltece la obra emancipadora de la Patria en este 2024.
María Candela (2024-12-19). Havanatur cumple 46 años de fundada. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) El Grupo Internacional de Turoperadores y Agencias de Viajes Havanatur cumple este jueves 46 años de fundado, cuando refuerza sus operaciones y apunta a incrementarlas en el futuro inmediato.
María Candela (2024-12-19). Lula vuelve a hospital en Brasil para nuevos exámenes médicos. radiohc.cu Brasilia, 19 dic (RHC) El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, se someterá este jueves a nuevos exámenes médicos en el hospital Sirio-Libanés, en Sao Paulo, donde fue hospitalizado la semana pasada para una cirugía de emergencia en la cabeza.
María Candela (2024-12-19). Mujeres opinan y aportan a reforma constitucional en Haití. radiohc.cu Puerto Príncipe, 19 dic (RHC) El ministerio de la Condición de la Mujer y los Derechos de la Mujer de Haití promueve este jueves un debate para que este segmento social opine y aporte ideas para reformar la Constitución de la nación caribeña.
María Candela (2024-12-19). Díaz-Canel en segunda jornada de debates parlamentarios en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, participa este jueves en la segunda jornada de debates del cuarto periodo ordinario de sesiones de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento).
María Candela (2024-12-19). Aprueban en El Salvador resolución de solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu San Salvador, 19 dic (RHC) La segunda Asamblea Nacional del Bloque de Resistencia y Rebeldía Nacional (BRP) en El Salvador aprobó una Resolución de solidaridad con el pueblo de Cuba, indicó este jueves un comunicado.
Matt Simon (2024-12-19). A study of 11,000 twins shows how to make America walkable again. grist.org
Monica Contreras (2024-12-19). Tuesday 12/24: Skyline Community Church presents "Light in the Darkness" indybay.org 12540 Skyline Blvd Oakland CA 94619…
Nathan Spears (2024-12-19). 11 Best Sites to Buy Instagram Followers (Real & Active). thecanary.co With so many users trying to build a career on Instagram, growing your account is challenging. Especially if you've just started on this journey, it's easy to feel frustrated and lost—because, despite your efforts, nobody engages with your account. A major way to overcome this slump is to buy Instagram followers. This boosts your profile […] | By
Nava J. Thakuria (2024-12-19). Pragjyotishpur LitFest '24 Concludes with a High Note. pressenza.com 
Guwahati: The curtain came down for the Pragjyotishpur Literature Festival 2024 at Madhavdev International Auditorium of the Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra premises in the prehistoric city of northeast India. | The venue… | The closing ceremony also witnessed the presentation of Pragjyotishpur LitFest literature awards to veteran Nepali writer Bidyapati Dahal and Suprakash Bhuyan (promising writer's category) in the gracious presence of learned academician Dr. Amarjyoti Choudhury with many others. | Dahal, a Sanskrit scholar who has immensely contributed to Nepali and Hindi literature, expressed his gratitud…
newarab (2024-12-19). Lebanese farmers strive to rebuild their olive groves after war. newarab.com As Lebanon tries to recover from the damage caused by recent warfare, local olive farmers in the south have returned to their fields following the US-brokered Grappling with significant losses that threaten not just their livelihoods but also the very fabric of their communities, farmers returning from
newarab (2024-12-19). Reimagining Iraq's Marshes with photographer Tamara Abdul Hadi. newarab.com The fate of Dams recently La…
newarab (2024-12-19). Through music, Lina Sleibi spreads hope and love this Christmas. newarab.com 
newarab (2024-12-19). 20 migrants die in shipwreck off Tunisia, 5 rescued: coastguard. newarab.com 
At least 20 migrants died in a shipwreck off Tunisia's eastern city of Maritime units have "recovered 20 bodies" and the search continues after they were "able to rescue five migrants of sub-Saharan African origin" from a boat that sank off El Louza, north of Sfax, a statement said. | According to the National Guard, the boat set off at around 11: 00 pm (2200 GMT) on Tuesday from the Chebba area north of Lou…
newarab (2024-12-19). Alaa Abdel Fattah's mother passes 80 days of hunger strike in UK. newarab.com Sitting on a small chair in front of the British Foreign Office building in London, Despite having completed his prison sentence, Now past 80 days of the hunger strike, which began in Cairo after Alaa's sentence officially…
newarab (2024-12-19). British artists back theatre targeted by pro-Israel group. newarab.com 
UK group Artists for Palestine UK (APUK) The Brighton based ThirdSpace Theatre Company has come under scrutiny from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), which accused the group of promoting "antisemitic and pro-terror overtones" and called for an "investigation"
newarab (2024-12-19). Houthis claim missile attack as Israel hits key Yemen sites. newarab.com 
newarab (2024-12-19). If a ceasefire happens, what will Gaza's women do first?>. newarab.com 
Between anticipation, anxiety and fear, Over the past few days, "somewhat positive" news circulated about reaching a "real" ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel with Qatari-Egyptian-US medi…
newarab (2024-12-19). Iraqi Kurdistan oil exports stalled amid budget disputes. newarab.com 
Efforts to resume oil exports from
newarab (2024-12-19). Israel kills 16 in Gaza as gaps narrow in potential truce deal. newarab.com 
The attacks on the north of the Strip also caused more damage to the Kamal Adwan hospital, igniting a fire in the intensive care unit. In recent days, t…
newarab (2024-12-19). Morocco extradites suspect of Nazareth bombing to Israel. newarab.com Nassim Khalibat, 21, who is suspected of being involved in the 2021 bombing of the Nazareth Health Ministry, was handed over to Israeli authorities earlier thi…
newarab (2024-12-19). Six Palestinians killed in West Bank Israeli raids. newarab.com
newarab (2024-12-19). Never again? How Germany is defying its vow by supporting Israel. newarab.com 
Germany has been funding, supporting, and abetting Israel's genocide in Gaza since it began. In 2023, it
Nir Hasson (2024-12-19). HRW accuses Israel of extermination in Gaza citing water crisis, infrastructure damage. haaretz.com The Human Rights Watch report, titled 'Israel's Crime of Extermination, Acts of Genocide in Gaza,' highlights severe water shortages in Gaza, alleging Israeli actions may amount to genocide. Israel disputes these claims, emphasizing its humanitarian efforts…
Nir Hasson (2024-12-19). Israeli settlers, Jerusalem municipality exploiting war to evict Palestinians from East Jerusalem, residents say. haaretz.com In Silwan, the Jerusalem municipality is demolishing homes to make way for parks and Jewish neighborhoods, displacing families and leaving communities on the brink of erasure in what residents describe as an effort to Judaize the area…
Nora Barrows-Friedman (2024-12-19). Day 439: Questions and answers. electronicintifada.net Israel kills four journalists in Gaza, carries out massacres of school shelters.
Olivia Barber (2024-12-19). Thames Water ordered to pay £18 million fine for breaking shareholder payout rules. leftfootforward.org Ofwat has told Thames Water to pay £18.2 million after finding it made £131 million in dividend payments that were "unjustified" due to its poor performance. | The regulator has also announced that Thames Water will be allowed to increase its bills by 35% by 2030. | The average annual bill will rise to £588 by 2030, Ofwat said, up from £436 this year, not taking into account inflation. | Thames Water, which has debts of £15.7 billion, had initially requested approval to increase its bills by 59% by the end of the decade, claiming that it would not survive otherwise. | Ofwat has s…
oliviaalperstein (2024-12-19). Climate Justice Groups: Latest U.S. Nationally Determined Contribution Falls Short of What's Needed. ips-dc.org While the NDC is meant to give Americans and subnational governments, tribal nations, and others an indicator of what we need to accomplish, in reality this NDC falls short of what we need: a concrete, substantive action plan that builds global solidarity to address the climate crisis at scale in the U.S. and around the world.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-19). Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba otorga premios de música. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) El joven Fabio González mereció el primer y tercer premio de composición Harold Gramatges que otorga la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac), se informó hoy en esta capital.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-19). àöltimo día de apagones en Ecuador, según promesa del Gobierno. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) Ecuador vivirá hoy el último día de apagones después de casi tres meses de interrupciones eléctricas, según la promesa hecha por el Gobierno.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-19). Al menos siete muertos en nuevos bombardeos israelíes contra Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) Al menos siete palestinos murieron hoy tras nuevos bombardeos israelíes contra la Franja de Gaza, bajo fuego desde hace 14 meses, mientras el Ejército continuó su ola de arrestos en la ocupada Cisjordania.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-19). Denuncian despidos en Ministerio argentino de Justicia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) Los afiliados a la Asociación Trabajadores del Estado (ATE) en Buenos Aires se movilizarán hoy frente al Ministerio de Justicia de Argentina para denunciar el despido de más de dos mil personas.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-19). Presidenta de Honduras destacó solidaridad de médicos cubanos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) La presidenta de Honduras, Xiomara Castro, destacó la solidaridad y altruismo de los médicos especialistas cubanos que implementan la "Operación Milagro" en beneficio de la población más humilde.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-19). Analizarán diputados cubanos implementación de política de la niñez. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) La Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba (Parlamento) analizará hoy los avances en la implementación de la política de atención integral a la niñez, adolescencia y juventudes, aprobada hace un año.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-19). Impulsa Cuba creación de Observatorio Nacional de Drogas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) Con el fin de iniciar el proceso de implementación de un Observatorio Nacional de Drogas en el país, profesionales de diferentes organismos cubanos participan en un taller hasta mañana 20 de diciembre, con especial énfasis en la importancia de esa plataforma para el diseño políticas contra el consumo de drogas.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-19). Constata Comisión Temporal gestión de la Gobernadora de Granma (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) Tal y como establece la ley 138 de Organización y Funcionamiento de los gobiernos locales, en la próxima sesión del Consejo provincial del Poder Popular de Granma rendirá cuenta de su gestión, la Gobernadora Yanetsy Terry Gutiérrez.
Paul Niland (2024-12-19). Those Demanding a Swift 'Peace Deal' for Ukraine Don't Understand How Complex This War Really Is. bylinetimes.com With the re-election of Donald Trump to the Presidency of the United States, there are growing demands to try to find a resolution to the war that has raged across Ukraine since 2022. | Trump himself has repeatedly talked about ending the war in Ukraine, "in 24 hours". However, this is going to be an impossibly tall order, for the simple reason that such calls for a quick solution to this conflict simply don't understand its many complexities. | Those making these calls tend to begin by suggesting that Ukraine must cede some territory to Russia in order to bring the war to an end. This may sound simple. Surel…
Pepe Escobar (2024-12-19). Anarchy in the Levant: Your future dream is a chaos scheme. thealtworld.com Tehran and Moscow harbor no illusions — and are preparing accordingly. The war on BRICS is just getting started. | Syria as we knew it is being eviscerated in real time — in geographic, cultural, economic and military terms — by an appalling confluence of mercenary Rent-a-Jihadi mobs and psychopathological genocidals praying at the altar of Eretz Israel. | All of that is fully supported by rabid NATOstan hyenas — masters of narrative control — and fully intertwined with the eradication of Palestine. | Across the avowedly dejected Global Majority, there's a feeling that the momentaril…
Philip Giraldi (2024-12-19). Is Seeking to Stop a War a Crime? Whistleblowers and Other Government Activists Need to be Heard. Philip Giraldi. globalresearch.ca The early November detention of Asif Rahman, a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer, indicted in a federal
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Protesters gather in Jordan in solidarity with Palestinians. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in the Jordanian capital, Amman, on Friday, condemning Israel's genocide in Gaza and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Two killed in US school shooting; student suspect also dead: Police. presstv.ir A shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, has left at least two people killed and multiple injured.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Iran-Egypt ties poised for revival as first Iranian president visits Cairo in 11 years. presstv.ir Masoud Pezeshkian embarked on a visit to Cairo on Thursday, marking the first visit by an Iranian president to the Arab country since 2013.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). World has 'embarrassingly failed to stop Israel amid incessant US support': FM. presstv.ir Iran deplores the international community's abject failure to stop the Israeli regime's violations amid untrammeled support provided for Tel Aviv by the US, its biggest ally.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Iran, Egypt FMs call for regional cooperation, urgent support for Palestine. presstv.ir The top Iranian and Egyptian diplomats urge promotion of regional cooperation to support the war-torn people of Palestine.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Israeli warplanes raid 'civilian facilities' across Yemen. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conduct fresh aerial assaults on the Yemeni capital of Sana'a and the province of Hudaydah, killing and injuring several people.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Lebanese PM raises alarm over Israel's daily ceasefire violations. presstv.ir Lebanon has censured Israel for daily violations of the 60-day ceasefire agreement.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Iran, Turkey urge end to Israeli war on Gaza to ensure regional security. presstv.ir The Iranian and Turkish foreign ministers urge an end to Israel's aggression against the Palestinians to ensure sustainable security in the region.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Iran blasts Israeli assaults on Yemen's civilian infrastructure. presstv.ir Iran strongly condemns Israel's deadly airstrikes on Yemen's civilian facilities.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Yemen hails successful attacks on 'strategic' Israeli military sites. presstv.ir Yemen says it employed Palestine-2 hypersonic missiles in a recent retaliatory attack on two major Israeli military installations in Tel Aviv.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Pezeshkian proposes development fund for D-8 member states. presstv.ir Iran's president highlights the necessity of establishing financial mechanisms to boost trade among D-8 member states.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Iran president urges Muslim unity to counter Israeli aggressions. presstv.ir Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has highlighted the necessity of unity among Islamic nations, urging collective action to counter the aggressions of the Israeli regime.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Report: 500 major Israeli officers leave military over Gaza war. presstv.ir The Israeli military is already facing a critical manpower problem as it runs short of thousands of forces.
Protect the Heart of the Arts (2024-12-19). The angry theatregoer outburst at Macbeth: is Covid-19 actually the culprit? thecanary.co In the stillness of London's Harold Pinter Theatre, as David Tennant crouched on stage to deliver a pivotal soliloquy in Macbeth, chaos erupted. A patron, incensed after being asked to wait before returning to his seat after a loo break, began shouting indignantly from the wings. Demanding immediate access, he disrupted the performance with his […] | By
Rhoda Wilson (2024-12-19). Could a magnetic motor generator be used to power our homes for free? expose-news.com The John Christie Electric Generator, also known as the Lutec 1000, is a magnetic motor generator device developed by Australian mechanical engineer John Christie and his electrician friend Lou Brits. It was …
Rhoda Wilson (2024-12-19). IFINTEC 2025 Conference to promote next-generation banking "solutions" expose-news.com The IFINTEC Finance Technologies Conference and Exhibition is scheduled to take place in May 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. This global conference is considered one of the most important and prestigious events in …
Rhoda Wilson (2024-12-19). Wind power produces almost no energy yet UK energy providers still claim to deliver "green" energy — how? expose-news.com Across Europe and the UK energy prices soared last week and wind power failed to produce any meaningful power. In the words of Norway's energy minister, "It's an absolutely shit situation." Even …
Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson (2024-12-19). The US Strategy of Controlled Anarchy: Syria, Ukraine, and Beyond. indybay.org America has turned on one so-called ally after another, you know, starting with Saddam Hussein, who was put in by the CIA originally, just all the way rest. It looks like the U.S plan to take over all of the Near East and its oil is working, using Israel as its battering ram for that. Israel will get the land. America will get the oil and control of that. And that's sort of the, it looks like the division of labor.
Richard Gale (2024-12-19). The Deceptive Junk Science About Fluoride. globalresearch.ca In the 1964 satirical black comedy film Dr. Strangelove there is the iconic scene when the rogue general Jack D Ripper, played by Sterling Hayden, tells Peter Sellers' character, "Ever hear of the fluoridation of water? Do you realize that …
Robert Hunziker (2024-12-19). Climate Change Trial at The Hague. pressenza.com The stakes are extremely high as the impact of fossil fuels on climate change goes to The Hague for hearings December 2-13, 2024 to determine whether nations are obligated to phase out fossil fuels. Will the esteemed court issue an opinion that truly impacts climate change? | The court's opinion is expected in 2025. | {Special Notification: Antarctica is experiencing a frightening collapse that has polar scientists fearful and speaking out like never before. A link to an interview with James Woodford, a New Scientists' reporter, who attended a recent emergency session with 450 polar scientists is found at the end…
Ryan Cristián (2024-12-19). James Corbett Interview — Syria, Drones & The Ongoing WWIII. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is James Corbett, here to discuss the recent regime change in Syria and the many moving parts of this developing story. We discuss the history of the Syria war and the many players involved, including the West's creation and development of the terrorist groups that currently control the destabilized nation. We also
Sammy "IDF" Slug (2024-12-19). Call on UCSC Jewish Studies to DROP the Helen Diller Foundation. indybay.org Sign and Share this Petition! Join Us in Calling on UC Santa Cruz Jewish Studies to Drop All Funding and Ties to the Helen Diller Foundation!
San Pablo Residents (2024-12-19). Monday 12/16: Final 2024 City Council Meeting & Swearing-In Ceremony: Stop Cop Campus Bay Area. indybay.org City Hall, 1000 Gateway Avenue, San Pablo, CA…
Sasha Abramsky (2024-12-19). Musk Slammed Trump's Treasury Pick. But Is Scott Bessent Really That Moderate? truthout.org Donald Trump is a master of populist demagoguery. He knows exactly when to turn up the volume on his most controversial ideas, and he knows when to dial down again and present an image of "business-as-usual." In throwing red meat to his base — through committing to mass deportations, promising to eliminate huge swathes of the federal government, and handing the Justice Department over to… |
Sharon Zhang (2024-12-19). 2 Key Humanitarian Groups Join Chorus Saying Israel Committing Acts of Genocide. truthout.org On Thursday, two major humanitarian groups joined the chorus of experts and other human rights organizations saying that Israel's slaughter of Palestinians and leveling of Gaza for the past 14 months is consistent with genocide under international humanitarian law. In a 179-page report, Human Rights Watch concluded that Israel's deprivation of water for Palestinians in Gaza is one of the five… |
Sharon Zhang (2024-12-19). Report: Israel Kills Anyone Who Crosses Line Splitting North and South Gaza. truthout.org Israeli forces have deemed everyone a "terrorist" in Gaza, adult or child, and are killing any Palestinians who cross an arbitrary line drawn by the military, leaving their bodies to be eaten by dogs, a horrific new investigation reveals. A report by Haaretz published Wednesday finds that Israeli military officials have designated the area around a line separating southern Gaza from north… |
Sharon Zhang (2024-12-19). Report: Israel "Systematically" Uses Palestinian Children as Human Shields. truthout.org Israeli forces carried out an "unprecedented assault" on Palestinian children in Gaza and the occupied West Bank in 2024, a children's rights group has said, including repeatedly using children as human shields amid Israel's genocide. Israeli forces have killed over 17,500 children in Gaza since October 2023, according to Gaza health officials, with the true death toll likely far higher as… |
Staff (2024-12-19). Continúan sesiones del Parlamento con apretada agenda. cubadebate.cu Este jueves, la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular desarrolla la segunda jornada plenaria de su cuarto período ordinario de sesiones, en la décima legislatura, con la presencia del presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.
Staff (2024-12-19). Cuba apuesta por una política de atención integral a la niñez, la adolescencia y la juventud. cubadebate.cu En el cuarto período ordinario de sesiones de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en su décima legislatura, el vice primer ministro Eduardo Martínez Díaz comentó la implementación del Plan de Acción de la Política de Atención Integral a la Niñez, Adolescencia y Juventudes.
Staff (2024-12-19). Podría ser malaria la enfermedad misteriosa que causó la muerte de 37 personas en República Democrática del Congo. cubadebate.cu La agencia sanitaria de la Unión Africana declaró este jueves que la enfermedad misteriosa que causó al menos 37 muertes en la República Democrática del Congo (RDC) probablemente sea malaria, agravada por la vulnerabilidad de la población afectada. El 40% de los casos corresponden a niños menores de cinco años, con síntomas son similares a los de una gripe.
Staff (2024-12-19). Equipo médico de Lula: Ha mostrado una recuperación notable y se le ha autorizado retomar sus labores cotidianas. cubadebate.cu El mandatario brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, se prepara para retomar sus funciones en la capital tras recibir el alta médica. Según su médico de cabecera, Roberto Kalil, el presidente ha mostrado una recuperación notable, permitiéndole viajar de vuelta a Brasilia desde su residencia en Sao Paulo, donde ha pasado el periodo de convalecencia.
Staff (2024-12-19). Fuerzas militares de Yemen lanzan ataque con misiles balísticos contra la capital de Israel. cubadebate.cu Fuerzas militares de Yemen lanzaron, este jueves, desde su territorio varios misiles balísticos de corto alcance hacia la capital de Israel. De acuerdo con la agencia de noticias catarí Al Jazeera, se sintieron fuertes explosiones en el centro de Palestina ocupada, abarcando tanto Tel Aviv como la ciudad de Al-Quds (Jerusalén).
Staff (2024-12-19). Iniciativa de Biden pretende reducir emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero en más del 60 por ciento para 2035. cubadebate.cu El presidente estadounidense, Joe Biden, ha reafirmado su compromiso con la mitigación del cambio climático al anunciar una meta ambiciosa de reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero en más del 60% para 2035. Según medios de prensa, la iniciativa se presenta como un esfuerzo por consolidar su legado en la lucha contra el calentamiento global.
Staff (2024-12-19). Ministro de Energía y Minas ofrece detalles del programa de recuperación del SEN. cubadebate.cu Este programa ‚àídijo De la O Levy‚àí concibe acciones concretas a corto plazo y tiene como objetivos fundamentales, además de recuperar la generación distribuida, recuperar la generación de las termoeléctricas que consumen combustible. "Además, debemos trabajar en las fuentes renovables de energía, fundamentalmente en la generación de energía fotovoltaica, para reducir los costos de generación".
Staff (2024-12-19). Qué trae la prensa cubana, jueves 19 de diciembre de 2024. cubadebate.cu
Staff (2024-12-19). Unión Eléctrica estima afectación de 1 711 megawatts durante el horario pico nocturno de este jueves. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica informó este jueves a través de su comunicado diario que se estima para la hora pico nocturna una disponibilidad de 1 559 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 200 MW, para un déficit —la diferencia entre la disponibilidad y la demanda— de 1 641 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se prevé una afectación de 1 711 MW en ese horario.
Staff (2024-12-19). Vladímir Putin: Rusia necesita no un alto el fuego con Ucrania sino una paz duradera. cubadebate.cu "Necesitamos no una tregua, necesitamos una paz duradera, sólida respaldada por garantías para la Federación de Rusia y sus ciudadanos. Cómo proporcionar estas garantías es una cuestión difícil". aseguró este jueves el presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, durante una rueda de prensa anual combinada con la línea directa con la ciudadanía.
Staff (2024-12-19). "Rape Club" Prison in California: U.S. Gov't to Pay Record $116M to 103 Women Who Sued over Abuse. democracynow.org 
"When you're in prison, the retaliation starts. … I don't think my judge sentenced me to go through this." The U.S. government has agreed to pay a record-breaking amount of nearly $116 million to settle lawsuits brought by 103 people who survived sexual abuse and assault at a federal women's prison in California. The facility, FCI Dublin, was shuttered earlier this year. Its former warden is now himself imprisoned after being convicted of sexually abusing incarcerated people under his care. Aimee Chavira, who was formerly incarcerated at FCI Dublin and is part of the class-action s…
Staff (2024-12-19). Headlines for December 19, 2024. democracynow.org Israeli's Attacks Continue Across Gaza Despite Talks of Nearing Ceasefire, Twin Palestinian Sisters Killed by Israeli Attack as They Attempted to Leave Gaza, Haaretz: Israeli Soldiers Arbitrarily Kill Palestinians, Then Declare Them Terrorists, Israel Bombs Yemen, Killing at Least 9, Senate Passes $895B Pentagon Bill, Includes Ban on Healthcare for Military Trans Family Members, Government Shutdown Looms After House Republicans Reject Compromise Spending Deal, GOP Introduces DOGE Act to Slash Billions from Social Programs, House Ethics Committee to Release Report on Matt Gaetz's Sex Trafficking and Dr…
Staff (2024-12-19). "Extermination & Acts of Genocide": Human Rights Watch on Israel Deliberately Depriving Gaza of Water. democracynow.org 
Human Rights Watch is accusing Israel of committing acts of extermination and genocide by deliberately restricting safe water for drinking and sanitation to the Gaza Strip. The report details how Israel has cut off water and blocked fuel, food and humanitarian aid from entering the Gaza Strip, and deliberately destroyed or damaged water and sanitation infrastructure and water repair materials. We speak to one of the report's editors, Bill Van Esveld, the acting Israel and Palestine associate director at Human Rights Watch, who describes "a clear state policy of depriving people in Gaza of water,”…
Staff (2024-12-19). Mass Graves Discovered as Syrian Families Seek Answers to Loved Ones' Disappearances Under Assad Regime. democracynow.org 
"We were not prepared for what we were going to see," says Human Rights Watch researcher Hiba Zayadin, who recently visited one mass execution site turned mass grave in Syria, following the sudden fall of the authoritarian Assad family from power. More than 150,000 Syrians remain unaccounted for after being held in Assad's prisons, and many are believed to be buried in mass graves. We speak to Zayadin about what's been uncovered so far and the struggle to preserve evidence, particularly in the face of a new regime that has not prioritized tracking records of the Assad government's cr…
Staff (2024-12-19). We Are One-Quarter Through War's Last Century. davidswanson.org In thousands of movies and tv shows, a future is imagined in which full-grown adult humans with less self-control than toddlers both get into fist fights at the drop of a hat and possess the technology to obliterate entire cities or planets at the touch of a button. The fantasy of living in outerspace certainly …
Staff (2024-12-19). 'Judging Freedom' edition of 19 December: "Murder in Moscow" gilbertdoctorow.com 'Judging Freedom' edition of 19 December: "Murder in Moscow" I am appreciative of the title given by the producer to today's broadcast, as it likely assured higher than usual audience interest. And, in fact, Judge Napolitano and I did spend some time talking about the assassination of General Kirillov by an Uzbek man in the …
Staff (2024-12-19). "Results of the year with Vladimir Putin," an informational event which merits close attention. gilbertdoctorow.com "Results of the year with Vladimir Putin," an informational event which merits close attention As I have note on these pages, Vladimir Putin's speeches to mark one or another calendar event are a daily feature of Russian air time on state television. But there are also very special and noteworthy televised Putin-centered events. Today's fell …
Staff (2024-12-19). Israeli strike in West Bank's Tul Karm kills four, Palestinian Health Ministry says. haaretz.com ISRAEL: School, cars hit by interceptor shrapnel after IDF shoots down missile from Yemen ‚ñ GAZA: IDF calls for residents of central Gaza town of Al-Bureij to evacuate to the humanitarian 'safe zone' ‚ñ SYRIA: German FM says Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights is a violation of international law ‚ñ LEBANON: Israelis entered Lebanon without security clearance, IDF confirms…
Stephen Karganovic (2024-12-19). Syria: The Death of a Civilisation. Stephen Karganovic. globalresearch.ca Pepe Escobar was spot on when he stated that the downfall of Syria signified the "
Steve Topple (2024-12-19). Meet Natassa, who desperately needs a stem cell donor this Christmas. thecanary.co 
A family from South London are making a desperate appeal on behalf of their 19-year-old daughter. Natassa urgently needs to find a stem cell donor after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. The family, who run a fish and chip shop at the heart of a local community, are urging people to register to help […] | By
Steve Topple (2024-12-19). DWP leaving around 90,000 older people WITHOUT winter fuel payments — even though they applied. thecanary.co Tens of thousands of pensioners may not receive their Winter Fuel Payments before the end of 2024 due to a significant backlog in processing new Pension Credit claims, according to BBC Verify. This delay follows chancellor Rachel Reeves' July announcement that Winter Fuel Payments would primarily be limited to those receiving Pension Credit. DWP: chaos […] | By
Talia Banon Tsur (2024-12-19). Israeli minister threatens to stop funding of famed dance troupe over use of Palestinian flag in performance. haaretz.com Zohar cites the appearance of the flag among 40 as part of the Batsheva dance troupe's 'Anafaza' show. In response to Haaretz inquiry, the ministry says 'the minister was unfamiliar with the show in question'…
Tamar Sarai (2024-12-19). Charged for Protesting Police Violence in 2020, Khalif Miller Is Still in Jail. truthout.org Four years and two presidential election seasons after the 2020 uprisings, much of the intense mainstream attention around issues of abolition and police violence has receded into increasingly distant memory. But many who took to the streets to demand justice for George Floyd and other Black and brown people brutalized by police are still grappling with the consequences of rising up. |
Tareq Zaqout (2024-12-19). Three stories of Israeli detention. electronicintifada.net Physical and psychological torture, arbitrary capture, coercive interrogations mark time in Israel's notorious detention centers.
Taylar Dawn Stagner (2024-12-19). Indigenous people defending their land face a disproportionate share of violence and threats. grist.org 
In the first-ever global study of its kind, researchers concluded that more attention needs to be paid to physical attacks and threats against land defenders, since those incidents often are the precursor to death. | Last year, a human rights and environmental watchdog group determined that
The Canary (2024-12-19). Western media ignores Médecins Sans Frontières report accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing. thecanary.co Médecins Sans Frontières (also known as Doctors Without Borders, herein referred to as MSF) have released a new report which outlines exactly how Israel have been carrying out ethnic cleansing in Palestine. Yet nearly all Western media has ignored it. MSF are a humanitarian organisation, and one of the few still allowed to operate in […] | By
The Canary (2024-12-19). Thames Water is laughing its head off at Labour — as OUR bills set to rise by over a third. thecanary.co The UK's water industry, privatised in 1989, has faced escalating criticism over environmental mismanagement, financial instability, and inadequate infrastructure investment. Recent developments underscore these challenges, particularly concerning rising consumer costs and persistent service failures. Now, just to add insult to industry, the failing regulator has announced that water bills are set to rise by over […] | By
The Independent (2024-12-19). Bugisu NRM leaders threaten to deny Mike Mukula votes. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in Bugisu Sub-region has threatened to vote out Mike Mukula, the party's National Vice Chairperson for Eastern Uganda, citing neglect and unfulfilled promises. Gerald Simbatta, the NRM Publicity Secretary for Sironko District, accused Mukula of ignoring local party leaders and only …
The Independent (2024-12-19). District Council recognizes Saboti clan. independent.co.ug 
Namisindwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Namisindwa district council has officially recognized the Saboti people as one of the bona fide clans in the district, a first step in their quest to be named as one of the tribes in the Uganda consititution. The Saboti, a small group of people living in Bukokho Sub County, …
The Independent (2024-12-19). Farmers in Bugisu show off PDM progress. independent.co.ug 
Museveni In Bugisu To Monitor PDM Projects Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has challenged leaders, especially chairpersons at different levels and sub-county chiefs, to document the beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) in order to help the government track the effectiveness of implementing the program. "You should get data …
The Independent (2024-12-19). Govt launches interest-free fund for commercial farmers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has launched a new 210 billion-shilling financing initiative targeting large-scale farming activities in the country. The Financing Scheme for Private Large Scale Commercial Farmers is designed to overcome challenges encountered by farmers seeking financial. It intends to provide timely, affordable, and accessible financial resources to farmers who are …
The Independent (2024-12-19). Insurance sector advocates for local marine cargo insurance implementation. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Efforts to streamline logistics for Ugandan traders have taken a significant step forward as stakeholders rally behind local marine cargo insurance implementation. Emmanuel Karugaba Neezha, CEO of DESLER LOGIS U LTD, Associate Partner at SIMBALAND CARGO HOLDINGS U LTD, and Vice Chairman of the Uganda Consolidators Association (UCA), highlighted the …
The Independent (2024-12-19). Kwoyelo's victims worried appeal against reparation could delay justice. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Victims of atrocities committed by former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo have expressed concerns that an appeal by the Attorney General against a court order on reparations could further delay their quest for justice. The International Crimes Division of the High Court, on December 16, declared Kwoyelo …
(2024-12-20). Do you have a missing family member in Syria? icrc.org
(2024-12-20). Comic book artist Joe Sacco on Gaza war: 'This is Israel's genocide, but it is also America's'. haaretz.com Nearly 30 years after his seminal graphic novel 'Palestine,' Maltese-American artist-journalist Joe Sacco turns his pen to the current war in Gaza in his new book 'War on Gaza'. 'An arrest warrant should have been issued for Biden as well,' he says in an interview…
(2024-12-20). U.S. military says ISIS leader killed in 'precision strike' in Syria. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Palestinian reports say that Israeli settlers set a mosque on fire, sprayed anti-Arab messages in West Bank village ‚ñ GAZA: UN General Assembly passes resolution on Israel's obligation to ensure UNRWA's operation ‚ñ SYRIA: U.S. diplomats visit Syria for first time since Assad ouster ‚ñ LEBANON: Israelis entered Lebanon without clearance, IDF confirms ‚ñ YEMEN: IDF says target intercepted over Mediterranean Sea likely drone fired from Yemen…
(2024-12-20). YEARENDER-Israel's Netanyahu eyes Iran after triumphs over Hamas, Hezbollah, Syria. haaretz.com
(2024-12-20). Report: CIA chief leaves Doha, no breakthrough in Gaza cease-fire, hostage deal talks. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Palestinian reports say that Israeli settlers set a mosque on fire, sprayed anti-Arab messages in West Bank village ‚ñ GAZA: UN General Assembly passes resolution on Israel's obligation to ensure UNRWA's operation ‚ñ SYRIA: UN chief says IDF strikes in Syria 'must stop' ‚ñ LEBANON: Israelis entered Lebanon without clearance, IDF confirms ‚ñ YEMEN: IDF says target intercepted over Mediterranean Sea likely drone fired from Yemen…
(2024-12-20). Sounding the Alarm and The Logic of Zionism: A discussion with David North on his two recent books. wsws.org This discussion with David North, chairman of the World Socialist Web Site International Editorial Board, will focus on his two most recent books, Sounding the Alarm: Socialism Against War and The Logic of Zionism: From Nationalist Myth to the Gaza Genocide.
(2024-12-20). Insights | Macao thrives 25 years after return to motherland: entrepreneur. ecns.cn Macao entrepreneur Elwin Ho, a witness to this evolution, attributes the city's progress to the nation's robust development. "I feel that Macao will develop even better in the future," he said in a recent interview with China News Network.
(2024-12-20). Senior US delegation in Syria for talks with HTS 'terrorists'. presstv.ir A senior delegation of US diplomats has arrived in Syria to speak directly to the representatives of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) which is designated a terrorist group by Washington.
(2024-12-20). Doctors Without Borders: Israel committing 'genocide' in Gaza. presstv.ir Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Secretary General Christopher Lockyear says Israel is committing "genocide" in Gaza.
(2024-12-20). International human rights groups label Gaza war a genocide. newarab.com
(2024-12-20). Police raids Kibuli's Al-Qaeda ghetto youth. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police together with other security forces have razed to the ground temporary houses and offices of a gang in Kibuli who call themselves Al-Qaeda. The group are reported to have killed one of their members recently and have been terrorizing residents. The group, based in Nakibinge zone, Makindye East, …
(2024-12-20). How AI's Energy Demands Fuel the Climate Crisis. counterpunch.org Texas' electrical grid made national headlines in the winter of 2021 when the state experienced statewide power outages. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the state's power grid operator, was caught completely off-guard when a winter storm exposed the organization's lack of severe weather preparedness. Embarrassed, ERCOT developed a roadmap to increase the reliabilityof
(2024-12-20). Palestine: The food, land, and water crisis in the context of the Zionist extermination of the Palestinian people in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2024-12-20). U.S. hopes Netanyahu will have a hard time backing out after first round of Gaza deal. haaretz.com The second phase of the hostage-release agreement between Israel and Hamas is emerging as an obstacle and the families are trying to soften the objections of the extreme right ‚ñ The chances of Israel deterring the Houthis seem slim…
(2024-12-20). In Observance of Feast of the Holy Innocents: Militarism Kills Conference, Vigil and Action, Sat. 12/28, Sparta / Rockaway NJ. fightbackbetter.com Join us on 12/28 at the Sparta United Methodist Church as we discuss how our country's addiction to military might…
(2024-12-20). Israeli Army Kills Two Palestinians, Injures Four, Near Nablus. imemc.org Israeli forces killed two Palestinians, including an elderly woman, and shot four others, on Thursday, after invading the Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Health Ministry announced that the elderly woman, Halima Saleh Hassan Abu Al-Layl, 80, succumbed to critical gunshot wounds after occupation forces shot her …
(2024-12-20). Denver Flight Attendants Rally For Higher Pay. popularresistance.org Denver, Colorado — On December 11, members of the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) at Frontier Airlines held a rally outside of the Frontier headquarters in Denver. Flight attendants have been in mediation with the companies that refused to meet members' demands. American and Southwest Airlines flight attendants got their contracts, while Alaskan Airlines attendants voted down their proposed contract. Frontier and United have been in mediation with the AFA for more than six months. | There were two chief demands raised at the rally: increased wages, and a shift back to the old business model.
(2024-12-20). South Korea's Problem: The United States. popularresistance.org Since his Dec. 3 attempt to impose martial law, mass demonstrations of hundreds of thousands of people involving the most important labor unions and popular organizations from around the country came out in the streets of Seoul demanding that South Korean President Yoon Seok-Yeol be deposed. | After a popular rebellion repulsed Yoon's Dec. 3 coup attempt, the National Assembly reversed the call for martial law, and Yoon was forced to retreat — but refused to step down. Following continuous popular demonstrations, the National Assembly finally voted on Dec. 14 with more than the needed two-thirds majority to…
(2024-12-20). An Indian state used citizens' data on political beliefs to deny benefits. aljazeera.com Andhra Pradesh's governing party weaponised data to wrongfully deny welfare benefits to opposition-inclined voters.
(2024-12-20). Trump-backed spending bill voted down as US government shutdown looms. aljazeera.com US House of Representatives rejects spending bill as US edges closer to partial government shutdown.
(2024-12-20). The West's Romance With Elections Is Dead…the Rules-Based Order Killed It. counterpunch.org 
It's been a bad few months for democracy. Election results offensive to the European Union were annulled in Romania; an attempted coup occurred in Georgia over elections that didn't go the way the west wanted; the French government, widely hated, teetered over the abyss as president Emmanual Macron tried to ignore the last election; on December 16, Washington's pet German government fell; lots of funny-business happened in the Moldovan referendum and election, amid widespread disenfranchisement of Moldovan voters living in Russia; elections were long ago cancelled in dictatorial Ukraine; and South Korea hosted an…
(2024-12-20). UN seeks ICJ opinion on Israel's Palestinian aid obligations. newarab.com The The Norwegian-drafted resolution was adopted by the 193-member body with 137 votes in favor. Israel,…
(2024-12-20). Ten Inequality Victories In 2024. popularresistance.org Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee voted overwhelmingly in April to join the United Auto Workers, a landmark win for labor organizing in the South. The region has suffered deeply because of its low-road, anti-union economic model. Seven out of ten states with the highest levels of poverty are in the South, according to the Economic Policy Institute. | Another UAW election, at a Mercedes-Benz facility in Vance, Alabama, where management was more aggressively anti-union, went the other way in May. But the union has vowed to continue organizing in the region.
(2024-12-20). Breaking: Labour collapse hands Tories a win in Dudley — and far-right Reform second place. skwawkbox.org 
Starmer is not only toxic, he's politically useless, deeply dangerous — and thoroughly exposed Labour has collapsed to lose a seat it held by miles in Dudley. The party's vote share fell by well over half — almost thirty-five points, to allow the Tories to win the seat with a seven-point gain. Most of Labour's …
(2024-12-20). Official Israel account asks for emojis, gets flooded with Palestine flags. skwawkbox.org 
2021 tweet has been ratioed for months, but suddenly goes viral A 2021 tweet by the official Israel account has gone viral, but not in a way that its Ministry of Strategic Affairs will like. The account posted asking for the 'most creative emoji' and — despite its 1.7m followers, though how many are real …
(2024-12-20). Dem bill would hold West Bank settlers accountable for violence. mondoweiss.net 
Congressional Democrats led by Rep. Summer Lee and Sen. Peter Welch have introduced legislation to sanction Israeli settlers that commit acts of violence in the West Bank.
(2024-12-20). Annexing the West Bank: Why Israel might pounce now. mronline.org 
RAMZY BAROUD explains that with the world already unable or unwilling to confront Israel's murderous devastation of Gaza, it is likely to seize the opportunity to annex the larger but equally vulnerable West Bank territory.
(2024-12-20). Workers World 2025 message: 'Long live Palestine!'. workers.org "They wanted to erase Palestine from the world; now the whole world is Palestine!" This slogan is truer now than ever, as millions of people from every corner of the globe, horrified at Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza, have responded with huge demonstrations in solidarity with the Palestinian people and . . . |
(2024-12-20). Israeli settlers set mosque on fire in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Governor of Salfit says the settlers had previously entered the village 'under the protection of the Israeli army'.
(2024-12-20). With one eye on Gaza, Palestinian Authority cracks down on West Bank militants. haaretz.com President Mahmoud Abbas wants to prove that his regime is capable of playing a role in the Strip after the war ‚ñ There is increasing evidence that the IDF's moral code has collapsed…
(2024-12-20). Israeli Knesset members plan resettlement of Gaza in observation tour. haaretz.com 'The hostages should be brought home by encouraging migration — it's right, it's moral, it's logical,' said National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir during the tour, which was attended by several MKs and ministers…
(2024-12-20). Israeli settlers set West Bank mosque on fire, spray-paint anti-Arab statements. haaretz.com Video footage captured at the scene shows the burned mosque, with the word 'revenge' and Star of David symbols painted on its walls and floor. The governor of the local district said that the attack 'wouldn't have occurred without the constant protection that settlers receive from the Israeli army'…
(2024-12-20). Defense Ministry denies authorizing sale of Israeli spyware company Paragon to U.S. private equity firm. haaretz.com Since the announcement on selling the company owned by former prime minister Ehud Barak, Paragon was criticized for what was seen as cooperation with the Biden administration…
(2024-12-20). Israeli defense minister freezes military appointments, sets deadline for October 7 probe. haaretz.com Israel Katz says he has instructed the IDF chief of staff to wrap up the army's investigation into the failing of October 7 by the end of January…
(2024-12-20). Gaza rescuers say Israel strikes kill 30. newarab.com The violence in the Gaza Strip continues to rock the coastal territory more than 14 months into the Israel's war on Gaza, even as international mediators work to negotiate a At least 13 people,…
(2024-12-20). Israel fans assault pro-Gaza activists at French basketball game. newarab.com Israeli basketball fans attacked Pro-Palestinian protesters after they interrupted a game between French team Nanterre and Israeli team Hapoel Holon in Paris on Wednesday by waving Palestinian flags, The game took place in the Parisian suburb of Nanterre, with social media footage showing activists evading security on the court as they escaped into the stands, where they were assaulted by Israeli fans. | Israeli fans could be seen fighting with pro-Palestine fans and grapp…
(2024-12-20). Morocco extradites suspect of Nazareth bombing to Israel. newarab.com Nassim Khalibat, 21, who is suspected of being involved in the 2021 bombing of the Nazareth Health Ministry, was handed over to Israeli authorities earlier thi…
(2024-12-20). Six Palestinians killed in West Bank Israeli raids. newarab.com
(2024-12-20). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2024-12-20). The Chris Hedges Report: The Meaning of Christmas (w/ Rev. Munther Isaac). scheerpost.com
(2024-12-20). Can Britain Re-Nationalize Water Services? popularresistance.org Social justice organizations in Britain are urging judges to reject a bailout request from Thames Water, one of the country's largest water providers, serving some 16 million people in the greater London area. Campaigners argue that approving the bailout of the private utility provider would allow Thames Water to continue its mismanagement while forcing consumers to shoulder the burden—raising annual water bills by £250 (USD 317) per user. | "This is daylight robbery. There are two people who can stop it, the judge in court today and Steve Reed, the environment secretary.
(2024-12-20). How Private Schools Are Exacerbating Segregation. popularresistance.org The scoreboard glowed with the promise of another Friday night football game in Liberty, Mississippi, a small town near the Louisiana border. The Trojans, in black and gold, sprinted onto the field to hollers from friends and families who filled barely half the bleachers. | The fans were almost all Black, as is the student body at the county's lone public high school. Scanning the field and the stands would give you little indication that more than half the county's residents are white. | In some swaths of the South, a big event like high school football unites people. But not in Amite County.
(2024-12-20). Seattle Planned To Close Up To 21 Public Schools; Here's How We Stopped Them. popularresistance.org From coast to coast, school districts are proposing closures, as pandemic-era funds have long since dried up and gentrification has driven families out of increasingly unaffordable neighborhoods. Yet in a time when budget cuts threaten public education nationwide, Seattle organizers have shown that communities can fight back — and win. | After initially proposing in spring to close up to 21 schools — and, under immense pressure, reducing that number to four — Seattle Public Schools (SPS) announced in late November that it was canceling all plans to close schools.
(2024-12-20). Capitalists Should Be Removed From All Our Systems. popularresistance.org Imagine that your household was regularly broken into by a sadist who systemically beat-up everyone in your home. He'd start by punching folks in the stomach. Then he'd smack people on the both sides of their heads. Then he'd kick your legs out from underneath you and pound you all on your backs and necks before kicking you all in the jaw and punching your noses. | In forming a response to this outrageous oppression would you tell this monster that the next time he breaks into your home with his fists balled he's going to have to forgo one of the shots he takes at people — say, the head smacks.
(2024-12-20). The Fenzel Plan: How The US Engineered The PA's West Bank Crackdown. popularresistance.org The Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority (PA) has initiated an armed crackdown against its own people in the occupied West Bank, a campaign reportedly backed and orchestrated by the United States. While corporate media narratives attempt to distance Washington from the operation, its roots trace back years. | On Saturday, PA President Mahmoud Abbas directed the Palestinian Authority Security Forces (PASF) to execute a large-scale operation targeting resistance groups in the embattled Jenin refugee camp. PA spokesperson Brigadier General Anwar Rajab justified the crackdown by accusing these groups of sowing "sedit…
(2024-12-20). No Deployment Of US Troops Or Bases In The Caribbean. popularresistance.org We, the undersigned organizations, strongly condemn the decision by Trinidad & Tobago's Prime Minister, Keith Rowley, and the PNM Government, to allow the deployment of US troops on Trinidadian soil. This is a grave mistake. | Trinidad & Tobago and Guyana have become pawns in the US Empire's nefarious plan to militarize the Caribbean region under the auspices of the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). The US claims that this military cooperation is about enhancing regional security and dealing with issues such as the trafficking of persons, drugs and weapons, and to improve the military capability of these…
(2024-12-20). On the picket line. workers.org REI SoHo workers strike Health care workers aren't the only ones who have demanded proper personal protective equipment to make sure they are safe from contaminants and disease. The REI ski shop workers at the SoHo store in New York City began an Unfair Labor Practice strike on Dec. 4 . . . |
(2024-12-20). Deport profiteers, not migrants! workers.org Within hours of Donald Trump's electoral victory on Nov. 5, private prison stocks began to soar in anticipation of Trump's plan to carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. By Nov. 18, stock values for GEO Group and Core Civic — private prison industry leaders — had more than doubled . . . |
(2024-12-20). REPARATION: Registration of Ongwen's victims starts in January. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The registration of victims in the case of Dominic Ongwen will start in January 2025. This is in fulfilment of the implementation of the repartition order issued by the International Criminal Court. On February 28, 2024, the Trial Chamber IX issued an order for reparations against Dominic Ongwen ordering …
(2024-12-20). Lebanese farmers strive to rebuild their olive groves after war. newarab.com As Lebanon tries to recover from the damage caused by recent warfare, local olive farmers in the south have returned to their fields following the US-brokered Grappling with significant losses that threaten not just their livelihoods but also the very fabric of their communities, farmers returning from
(2024-12-20). Sri Lanka's People Have Kicked Out the Old Political Class. cadtm.org
(2024-12-20). The CADTM International network condemns the cowardice of Northern governments in response to the climate emergency. cadtm.org
(2024-12-20). Binding Treaty: Civil society decries corporate influence at the UN. cadtm.org
(2024-12-20). Ireland election: its economic model under threat? cadtm.org
(2024-12-20). US economy: an exceptional boom or a bubble to burst? cadtm.org
(2024-12-20). Binding Treaty: Civil society decries corporate influence at the UN. cadtm.org
(2024-12-20). Brazilian Chamber approves renewable energy incentive programme. tvbrics.com
(2024-12-20). Ethiopian government implements digital strategy to increase internet access. tvbrics.com 
The programme will enable 35% of Ethiopia's population to have higher levels of internet access…
(2024-12-20). India's pharmaceutical industry achieves US$50 billion milestone. tvbrics.com 
The national policy has been implemented to foster research, development, and innovation…
(2024-12-20). Largest sustainable plantation in the world is recognised in Saudi Arabia. tvbrics.com 
The field covers more than 20,000 hectares and has 100 cultivation fields for 11 plant species…
(2024-12-20). UnitedHealth CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione faces court in New York. aljazeera.com Mangione faces new federal charges in the US that carry the possibility of the death penalty.
(2024-12-20). A 'miracle': Pakistani survivor of a deadly Mediterranean sea crossing. aljazeera.com
(2024-12-20). At least eight migrants drown after boat collision off Greece's coast. aljazeera.com Authorities say at least eight people died after the driver lost control of the boat as he attempted to flee.
(2024-12-20). One killed in Kyiv as Russian missile attack targets Ukraine's capital. aljazeera.com Ukrainian official says Russia used hypersonic Kinzhal missiles and Iskander/KN-23 ballistic missiles in the attack.
(2024-12-20). Malaysia to resume search for missing Malaysian Airlines MH370. aljazeera.com Flight MH370, carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew, vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in March 2014.
(2024-12-20). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,030. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,030th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-12-20). Sri Lanka Navy rescues over 100 Rohingya adrift in the Indian Ocean. aljazeera.com The 102 refugees, including 25 children, were taken to Sri Lanka's eastern port of Trincomalee.
(2024-12-20). Who are the 51 men in Gisele Pelicot rape case; will old cases be reopened? aljazeera.com Investigators in France have reopened old cases, investigating Dominique Pelicot for rape and murder in the 1990s.
(2024-12-20). Who is Kyle Clifford, crossbow suspect accused of killing three UK women? aljazeera.com Clifford, who denies murdering the wife and daughters of a BBC presenter, has also been charged with raping one of them.
(2024-12-20). Why has DRC filed criminal charges against Apple over 'conflict minerals'? aljazeera.com Democratic Republic of the Congo says tech giant has been using controversial minerals from sub-Saharan Africa.
(2024-12-20). This winter, there are no blessings and no goodness in Gaza. aljazeera.com The rain and cold weather have devastated two million Palestinians who are already barely surviving.
(2024-12-20). Fury out for revenge in boxing rematch against Usyk in Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk rematch has struck a more serious tone than the first fight, with the Brit's legacy at stake.
(2024-12-20). US China Policy: Too Late, Too Little to Offer. counterpunch.org 
Biden and his national security team believe they can "contain" China; they can't. The U.S.-China relationship is important in all policy areas: political, economic, environmental, and military. The United States and China have the two largest economies in the world, and are the world's two greatest emitters of greenhouse gasses. China leads the world in the production of solar cells and panels, lithium-ion batteries, and electric vehicles; the United States is far behind in these areas and the promotion of increased tariffs on these items will not help the deteriorating environmental situation. The environmental…
(2024-12-20). Sanctions failing : China-Russian trade (December 11th). mronline.org The sentiment that the West is an unreliable trade partner in now common in Russia. In an interview with GUANCHA.CN, Russian consumer market expert Dmitry Reva noted that Western corps left the Russian market after the war broke out, leaving a vacuum. Following this, China-Russian trade has enhanced, with prospects for deeper cooperation in agriculture, Far East development, and other fields.
(2024-12-20). New Report Focuses on Digital Threats Faced by Civilians During Armed Conflicts. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). China: Humanitarian and development actors must collaborate to restore people's dignity in protracted crises. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). China: The 18th IHL Moot Court concludes in Guilin, CUPL claims victory for the sixth time. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). China: Experts discuss paths to bring peace and stability in Africa. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Dec.14 – 20). ecns.cn 10 big things about China you should not miss.
(2024-12-20). China's top economic planner unveils service platform to bolster private economy. ecns.cn NDRC has unveiled a comprehensive service platform on Friday aimed at bolstering the private economy.
(2024-12-20). China publishes blue book on scientific journal development. ecns.cn China unveiled a blue book on Thursday on the country's scientific journal development, according to China Science Daily.
(2024-12-20). 'Ice belt' zigzags through Qilian Mountains. ecns.cn Crystal ice floats in the upper stream of Heihe River in Qilian County, Haibei Tibetan autonomous prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province.
(2024-12-20). China's commercial rocket launches satellites from sea. ecns.cn A CERES-1 Y4 carrier rocket carrying the Tianqi 33-36 satellites blasts off from the waters near east China's Shandong Province, Dec. 19, 2024.
(2024-12-20). Targeted measures to boost consumption. ecns.cn China will roll out an array of targeted measures to simultaneously boost consumption and deliver tangible benefits to the people after policymakers signaled a shift in prioritizing the expansion of domestic demand.
(2024-12-20). Chinese government website launches initiative to solicit public opinions on government work. ecns.cn The Chinese government website launched the online initiative, Share Your Views on 2025 China's Government Work Report, on Dec 20, 2024. The initiative aims to solicit public opinions and suggestions on government work. It will run through to the annual sessions of the national legislature and the national political advisory body in 2025.
(2024-12-20). China-Russia ties underscored in Putin's remarks. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during his year-end news conference on Thursday that Russia and China will continue to maintain a high level of economic and humanitarian cooperation.
(2024-12-20). China develops effective breast cancer treatment. ecns.cn Shanghai medical experts have developed an innovative neoadjuvant treatment approach for triple-negative breast cancer, one of the most aggressive forms of the disease, significantly increasing the rate of tumor disappearance before surgery from 44.7 percent to 56.8 percent.
(2024-12-20). Share your views on 2025 China's government work report. ecns.cn The Chinese government website launched the online initiative, Share Your Views on 2025 China's Government Work Report, on Dec 20, 2024. The initiative aims to solicit public opinions and suggestions on government work. It will run through to the annual sessions of the national legislature and the national political advisory body in 2025.
(2024-12-20). Fluorine pollution in electroplating | The application of the closed-loop technology to hexavalent chromium plating lines in China. ecns.cn In electroplating, every touch of metallic luster carries the pursuit of beauty and exquisite technology. However, the existence of PFOS has brought new challenges to the electroplating industry.
(2024-12-20). Polarizing Brain-Rot Enshittification. counterpunch.org 
Dictionaries have selected enshittification, brain-rot and polarization as their 2024 Words of the Year. Each are depressingly apt reflections of the past 12 months. Roméo Dallaire's latest book The Peace includes the words Ubumwe(Kinyarwanda), Ubuntu (Zulu) and Niw_hk_m_kanak (Cree) — which all convey more uplifting ways of being that were much needed in 2024. The
(2024-12-20). Silky Shah & Eman Abdelhadi: The Battles Ahead. counterpunch.org 
On this episode of CounterPunch Radio, Silky Shah and Eman Abdelhadi join Joshua Frank and Erik Wallenberg to discuss how we should gear up to take on the Trump administration, and the best way to empower our movements going forward, from immigration to Palestine. content.blubrry.com/counterpunch_radio/S……
(2024-12-20). The State and the Schoolhouse: Reviving the Dialectic and Critical Pedagogy. counterpunch.org 
Cybernetic Society and the Descent of Dialectical Thought We lack the tools to critically assess and interrogate our social institutions and our ways of thinking about and interacting with them. That is among the core claims of a new book by Michael J. Thompson, a professor of political theory at William Paterson University and a
(2024-12-20). Sweeps Don't Solve Homelessness. counterpunch.org 
This summer, the Supreme Court's Grants Pass ruling made it much easier for local governments to criminalize homelessness. Since then, cities and states across the country have stepped up their harassment of people for the "crime" of not having a place to live. Penalizing homelessness has increasingly taken the form of crackdowns on encampments — also known
(2024-12-20). Trump is Stoking His Admininstration With Self-Dealing Billioinaires. counterpunch.org 
Howard Lutnick wants to have his cake and eat it, too. Then, he intends to eat your cake. Lutnick is another billionaire corporate huckster who was a campaign bagman for Trump, and now he's Trump's pick to become Commerce Secretary. But first, he's been tasked with picking hordes of corporate loyalists to be placed in Trump's government
(2024-12-20). A Solstice Meditation: Out of the Darkness Comes the Light. counterpunch.org Approaching the shortest day of the year, the winter solstice, it is a time for reflection. These are the darkest days of the year, but the light will return in the inevitable cycle of the seasons. This is a good thought to hold as we head into some pretty dark times. In the cycle of
(2024-12-20). Dismantling the 'Climate Alarm Industry' Per Project 2025. counterpunch.org 
The definition of alarm: "A warning of danger" (Merriam-Webster) according to The State of the Climate Report 2024, 25 of 35 vital signs are at record extremes. By all accounts, this is an over-the-top alarm that's setting off bells and whistles for knowledgeable scientists throughout the world. Two-thirds of vital signs at "record extremes" amounts
(2024-12-20). Ghastly Glimpses of America's Most Rich-People-Friendly Year. counterpunch.org 
The good times — for America's super wealthy — are now rolling way past good. Our richest have in 2024 enjoyed their best year ever. No other nation's deepest pockets have watched their fortunes grow as large or as fast. Elon Musk, of course, perfectly embodies this unprecedented surge in the personal wealth of America's
(2024-12-20). Kill the Non-Profit Killer Bill. counterpunch.org When the bill was introduced in the spring, it was largely viewed as an effort to silence pro-Palestinian activism. At the time, dozens of House Democrats supported it alongside most Republicans. But after Donald Trump's White House win, amid fears that the incoming president would use it as a tool to bludgeon his perceived enemies, it passed with significantly less Democratic support. But really, it should never have been introduced or passed to begin with, no matter the political winds. The bill is considered unlikely to pass the Senate this year, but could be reintroduced next year and signed by President Trum…
(2024-12-20). "Está Cabrón": An End-of-Year Reflection on a World at the Crossroads. counterpunch.org When I first meet the fisherman Gerardo Delgado, he is sitting in his boat, surrounded by pelicans, off the shore of Lake Toronto, in central south Chihuahua, Mexico. Perhaps the pelicans are waiting for Delgado to toss a fillet, but his catch is, yet again, meager. In the last couple of years, it's been hard to make a living from fishing on the lake. I am with another fisherman, Alonso Montañes, and we approach Delgado on a motorboat.
(2024-12-20). The Never-Ending Legacy of the War on Terror. counterpunch.org 
Post-election America finds itself in a panic. Voices from across a wide political spectrum warn that the country stands on the precipice of a potentially unprecedented and chaotic disregard for the laws, norms, and policies upon which its stability and security have traditionally relied. Some fear that the "new" president, Donald Trump, is likely to
(2024-12-20). Hell and High Water: the Year in Climate Chaos. counterpunch.org 
2024 will be the warmest year on record, the year warming topped 1.5 degrees Celsius. It's the year the US set new oil and gas production records, surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia. It's a year that saw the US re-elect a climate denier who vows to double US oil production over these record levels, assuming that's even possible. It's a year that saw two of the most destructive hurricanes in US history roar back-to-back across the Gulf Coast. It's the year the temperatures in the Atlantic basin shattered records, the Arctic Ocean went ice-free, and the Atlantic Current continued to collapse. It's the year a tropic…
(2024-12-20). Trump's 2017 tax cuts Made Income Inequality Worse, Especially for Black Americans. counterpunch.org 
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a set of tax cuts Donald Trump signed into law during his first term as president, will expire on Dec. 31, 2024. As Trump and Republicans prepare to negotiate new tax cuts in 2025, it's worth gleaning lessons from the president-elect's first set of cuts. The 2017 cuts were
(2024-12-20). 10th COVID wave now surging in the US, amid total silence in the corporate media. wsws.org The entire political establishment is in agreement on the need to enforce the pro-corporate policy of "forever COVID," in which the working class and broad layers of society as a whole are condemned to unending waves of mass infection, death and debilitation with Long COVID.
(2024-12-20). Xi stresses adherence to 'one country, two systems' as Macao SAR celebrates silver jubilee. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed on Friday the long-term adherence to "one country, two systems" as Macao celebrates a quarter-century of transformative success since its return to the motherland.
(2024-12-20). Child abductor Yu Huaying sentenced to death in final appeal. ecns.cn The Guizhou High People's Court dismissed Yu Huaying's appeal and upheld the original death sentence from the first trial in the retrial of the second appeal in the child trafficking case.
(2024-12-20). Yuan Dynasty granary ruins indicate multi-ethnic society along Grand Canal. ecns.cn A granary ruin dating to the Yuan Dynasty (1271 – 1368) along the Grand Canal has been excavated for the first time in Wuqing District of Tianjin, according to Tianjin Cultural Heritage Conservation Center on Thursday.
(2024-12-20). Xi stresses drawing on experience to maintain long-term prosperity, stability in Hong Kong, Macao. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday stressed drawing on the experience since the return of Hong Kong and Macao to the motherland in maintaining the long-term prosperity and stability in the two special administrative regions (SAR).
(2024-12-20). Xi expresses expectations for new Macao SAR government. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday expressed expectations for the newly inaugurated government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).
(2024-12-20). Xi urges Macao youth to be builders, successors of 'one country, two systems'. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called on young people in Macao to assume the role of builders and successors of the cause of "one country, two systems."
(2024-12-20). Xi meets new officials of Macao SAR's executive, legislative, judicial organs. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met with new officials of the executive, legislative and judicial organs of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).
(2024-12-20). Xi leaves Macao after anniversary celebrations, inspection tour. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping left the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on a special plane on Friday after concluding a series of activities.
(2024-12-20). Xi expresses confidence in Macao's new chief executive. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday expressed his confidence in Sam Hou Fai, who was just sworn in as the sixth-term chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).
(2024-12-20). Chinese scientists publish findings from lunar soil samples. ecns.cn Chinese scientists recently obtained the first information on the ancient magnetic field on the far side of the Moon through the analysis of lunar soil samples brought back by the Chang'e 6 mission.
(2024-12-20). Xi inspects Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. ecns.cn Xi, accompanied by Ho Iat Seng, chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), inspected the cooperation zone on Thursday.
(2024-12-20). Xi visits Macau University of Science and Technology. ecns.cn Xi, accompanied by Ho Iat Seng, chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), visited the university Thursday morning.
(2024-12-20). Macao holds gala to mark 25th anniversary of return to motherland. ecns.cn Artists perform during a gala marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland held at the Macao East Asian Games Dome, the Macao Special Administrative Region, Dec. 19, 2024.
(2024-12-20). Flag-raising ceremony held to mark 25th anniversary of Macao's return to motherland. ecns.cn A flag-raising ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland is held at the Golden Lotus Square in the Macao Special Administrative Region, Dec. 19, 2024.
(2024-12-20). Fluorine pollution in electroplating | In reducing the new pollutant PFOS, this system plays a 'big role'. ecns.cn PFOS has been widely used in the electroplating industry. However, as a persistent organic pollutant, it has become an inevitable trend to reduce and eliminate its use in the industry.
(2024-12-20). What are the hazards of PFOS. ecns.cn In 2023, PFOS was classified as a possible carcinogen. What exactly are the hazards of this "little monster" PFOS? What adverse effects might it have on our health and environmental safety? Watch episode 2 of the four-episode popular science animation videos to continue the journey of overcoming difficulties and upgrading!
(2024-12-20). The diary of a red imported fire ant: Human peace disruption plan with a twist ending. ecns.cn Why does a tiny red imported fire ant draw the full attention of government control efforts? How can a creature so small disrupt the environment and impact daily human lives? Dive into The Diary of a Red Imported Fire Ant and let the ant itself guide you through this adventure.
(2024-12-20). Xi delivers speech at Macao SAR anniversary celebration, new gov't inauguration. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping started to deliver a speech at a meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR)…
(2024-12-20). Xi hails Macao's enormous transformation since return to motherland. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday hailed the enormous transformation that has taken place in Macao since its return to the motherland in 1999.
(2024-12-20). Xi says 'one country, two systems' policy must be long upheld. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that "one country, two systems" is a good policy that must be adhered to for a long time.
(2024-12-20). Xi administers oath of office to principal officials of new Macao SAR government. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday morning administered the oath of office to principal officials of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).
(2024-12-20). Xi attends Macao SAR anniversary celebration, new gov't inauguration. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday morning attended a meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).
(2024-12-20). Plan promotes cross-border professional practice. ecns.cn Hundreds of professionals from Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions have obtained practicing certificates to work on the Chinese mainland.
(2024-12-20). Forum stresses people-centered urban governance. ecns.cn A new declaration emphasizing people-centered urban governance was released Thursday at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints.
(2024-12-20). Assassinating the Myths of Healthcare. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-20). New Zealand nurses hold more strikes. wsws.org As the government imposes brutal austerity measures, including more than 2,000 job cuts in the healthcare sector, tens of thousands of nurses and healthcare workers have stopped work across the country.
(2024-12-20). Brazil: Darién crossing report wins ICRC International Humanitarian Coverage Award. icrc.org Mayara Paixà£o and Lalo de Almeida of Brazilian newspaper Folha de Sà£o Paulo have won first prize at the sixth ICRC International Humanitarian Coverage Award for their report Darién, a selva da morte (Darién, forest of death).
(2024-12-20). Egypt: Completion of the Regional Arabic course on International Humanitarian Law in Sharm El-Sheikh. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). War and international humanitarian law. icrc.org Overview…
(2024-12-20). ICRC: "We have the chance to improve the lives of millions" icrc.org Delivered by Ms. Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN General Assembly debate on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance…
(2024-12-20). Bangladesh: Hopeful embrace ends eight years of despair as Mariam is reunited with her husband. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). A Journey of No Return: ICRC helps clarify the fate of a missing Migrant. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). Armenia: Finding strength to fulfill a long-held dream. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). ICRC in 2024: Upholding humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). Geneva: ICRC reinforces financial support to National Society Investment Alliance (NSIA). icrc.org
(2024-12-20). Evaluation of the ICRC Learning Culture. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). Thailand: ICRC and Thammasat University screen film, host discussion on IHL and South-East Asian history. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). OEWG: ICRC Statement on International Law. icrc.org Delivered by Kosuke Onishi, Legal Adviser, at the 9th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York…
(2024-12-20). Venezuela: Medical equipment — a matter of life and death. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). South Africa: The 23rd Southern Africa and Indian Ocean States Regional IHL Seminar. icrc.org spotlighting "the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions — strengthening humanity"
(2024-12-20). OEWG: ICRC Statement on Threats. icrc.org Delivered by Kosuke Onishi, Legal Adviser, at the 9th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York…
(2024-12-20). Peru: Two years after the repression of protests, justice for the victims is still pending. fidh.org Today marks two years since the first death occurred during the lethal repression of the 2022 and 2023 protests in Peru. During these mobilisations, the Peruvian police and army fired bullets, pellets and tear gas, causing the death of 50 people and leaving more than 1400 people injured. These actions were marked with a clear racist bias against people from indigenous and peasant communities. There are indications that the repression was an intentional and coordinated strategy, which would (…) | – |
(2024-12-20). The Platypus Affiliated Society: A pro-imperialist trap for students and young people. wsws.org The pseudo-left group combines multiple strains of bankrupt middle-class politics, including open support for imperialist war, the promotion of the anti-Marxist Frankfurt School and of the Pabloite Spartacist League.
(2024-12-20). Australian foreign minister visits Ukraine, backs US war against Russia. wsws.org Wong's trip coincided with, and was part of, a further escalation of the war against Russia, including discussions of direct NATO troop deployments.
(2024-12-20). The West's efforts to isolate Russia are failing. strategic-culture.su Despite the US's attempts to isolate and ruin Russia, the Asian power soldiers on. October's BRICS summit, hosted by Russia in Kazan, was attended by 24 world leaders and accepted 13 new partners. Though the members differ on political interests, their dissatisfaction with the international system unites them. | By Kanwal SIBAL | Join us on , , a…
(2024-12-20). Capitalists Should Be Removed From All Our Systems, Not Just Health Care. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-20). Hospital Gave Patients Meds During Childbirth, Then Reported Them for Positive Drug Tests. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-20). John Kiriakou: The FBI Deserves Kash Patel. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-20). Teamsters Unions Launches 'Largest Strike Against Amazon in US History'. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-20). Garland, Scott And Me. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Live in 20 minutes.
(2024-12-20). This Is Fiorentina Calcio… smoothiex12.blogspot.com A rather exciting
(2024-12-20). Heavy police deployment as US Amazon drivers launch nationwide strike. wsws.org The strike is the largest ever of Amazon workers in the United States. It is part of a growing movement by workers across Amazon's global operations, following protests in 20 countries during Black Friday last month.
(2024-12-20). Alaa Abdel Fattah's mother passes 80 days of hunger strike in UK. newarab.com Sitting on a small chair in front of the British Foreign Office building in London, Despite having completed his prison sentence, Now past 80 days of the hunger strike, which began in Cairo after Alaa's sentence officially…
(2024-12-20). University of Michigan DEI administrator fired over alleged "antisemitic" remarks. wsws.org Dawson was terminated despite the admission of an investigating law firm hired by U-M that there was no independent verification of alleged "antisemitic" remarks. A member of the Board of Regents, Mark Bernstein, intervened to overturn a lesser disciplinary action by the university and demand that she be terminated.
(2024-12-20). California governor declares a state of emergency over bird flu threat. wsws.org Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in California over the explosion of bird flu among dairy cows in the state. Meanwhile the first critical case of a person infected with bird flu was confirmed in Louisiana.
(2024-12-20). Minority state government in Saxony opens door to cooperation with far-right Alternative for Germany. wsws.org Saxony's minority state government hides an all-party coalition stretching from the Left Party and the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance, the Greens, the Social Democrats and Christian Democrats to the far-right Alternative for Germany that is directed against the broad majority of the population.
(2024-12-20). Canadian writer Alice Munro 1931—2024, an assessment. wsws.org Canadian short-story writer Alice Munro's death earlier this year should be the occasion for assessing and reassessing problems with contemporary fiction.
(2024-12-20). Indiana and Oklahoma put mentally ill inmates to death in final executions of 2024. wsws.org The executions of Joseph Corcoran and Kevin Underwood underscore one of the most barbarous features of the death penalty system in America, which condemns inmates to death despite their documented severe mental illnesses.
(2024-12-20). Chikunga affirms Government's commitment to address GBV. sanews.gov.za Chikunga affirms Government's commitment to address GBV | Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has reaffirmed the department's commitment to eradicate gender-based violence, and support families and communities affected by the scourge. | | This comes after the murder of a 25-year-old woman, whose body was found in the middle of a road with several stab wounds at Umzinto, in the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, on Tuesday. | | Sibusiso Lawrence Ntaka allegedly killed his girlfriend, Nontobeko Cele, and posted his confession on social media. | Ntaka was l…
(2024-12-20). Biden Releases the NDC: Progress, But Not A Fair Share. actionaidusa.org Today, the Biden administration released a new Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), as called for under the Paris Agreement. In the third round of NDCs, in which countries are setting targets for 2035, the US says it will reduce emissions by 61-66% from 2005 levels. This has been met with mixed reactions from US civil society…
(2024-12-20). January Deadline Set for US Review of UAE's Role in Sudan Conflict. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-20). The Most Innovative Digital Marketing Agencies According to Clients. moguldom.com The digital marketing landscape is ever-changing, with new tools, strategies, and platforms emerging regularly. Amid this dynamic environment, some agencies stand out for their ability to adapt and innovate, consistently delivering outstanding results for their clients. What sets these agencies apart is not just their technical expertise but their ability to listen, strategize, and create …
(2024-12-20). Where does the aggression really begin? mronline.org The empire's favorite trick is to begin the historical record at the moment its enemies retaliate against its abuses.
(2024-12-20). City of Cape Town calls on residents to make use of e-services this festive season. sanews.gov.za City of Cape Town calls on residents to make use of e-services this festive season | The City of Cape Town has urged residents to make use of convenient online booking options to pay their municipal accounts and renew their licence discs to save time and get ahead of the queue this busy December. | | In a statement on Friday, the city said that its Customer Interaction Centres are usually busier over the festive period as many residents choose this period to pay their municipal accounts, renew licence discs and attend to other urgent business. | | The city reminded residents that the upcoming public holi…
(2024-12-20). Weather warning for several provinces. sanews.gov.za Weather warning for several provinces | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning with severe thunderstorms in the southern and western parts of KwaZulu-Natal from Friday afternoon until Saturday evening. | "Scattered showers and thundershowers are expected over western parts of KwaZulu-Natal today as well as over the southern and western parts of KwaZulu-Natal tomorrow. Possible severe thunderstorms are expected over the south-western KwaZulu-Natal today and over the western as well as the southern parts of KwaZulu-Natal tomorrow," the weather service said in a post on social…
(2024-12-20). Bulk water project signals new chapter for Eastern Cape communities. sanews.gov.za Bulk water project signals new chapter for Eastern Cape communities | To help end the persistent water challenges faced by communities in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has handed over the newly upgraded Mount Ayliff Water Treatment Works (WTW) for communities in that area. | | The commissioning certificate of the upgraded water treatment works was handed over to Alfred Nzo District Municipality Mayor, Vukile Mhlelembana, on Wednesday, signalling a new chapter for the communities of Mt Ayliff that struggled with intermittent water supply. | | The Alfred Nz…
(2024-12-20). Public urged to be vigilant on roads amid festive season. sanews.gov.za Public urged to be vigilant on roads amid festive season | EThekwini Metro Police Commissioner Sibonelo Mchunu, has urged residents, visitors, and motorists to be extra vigilant on the roads, to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities, as the highly anticipated festive season approaches. | Mchunu said while officers are working to enforce by-laws and conducting roadblocks, the number of accidents remains a concern. | He said the Metro Police has partnered with multiple government institutions and municipal departments, to address the high number of accidents. | "Our ongoing operations involve partnerships w…
(2024-12-20). Department of Health calls for calm as rubella cases rise. sanews.gov.za
(2024-12-20). NPA, Justice department meet to discuss State Capture database. sanews.gov.za NPA, Justice department meet to discuss State Capture database | The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) have met and agreed to further strengthen ties. | | This in the wake of reports in August this year claiming that the department was hampering the work of the NPA's Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) by blocking access to the State Capture data centre. | | This was strongly refuted by the department when it appeared before a meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development in September. | | In a…
(2024-12-20). Over 21 000 spaza shops registration forms issued in Gauteng. sanews.gov.za Over 21 000 spaza shops registration forms issued in Gauteng | A total of 21 172 registration forms have been issued to local and foreign spaza shop owners across Gauteng. | | This follows a directive issued by President Cyril Ramaphosa last month, that all spaza shops and food-handling facilities must be registered with their respective municipalities, after a surge in reported cases of foodborne illnesses in the country. | | Briefing the media on the progress made in the registration of spaza shops and food handling facilities in Johannesburg, on Thursday, Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebo…
(2024-12-20). Essential Plugins for Managing High Traffic on WordPress Sites. moguldom.com Managing a high-traffic WordPress site requires careful attention to performance, security, SEO, user engagement, and analytics. The right plugins can optimize these aspects, handle large volumes of traffic efficiently, and work with your WordPress hosting to ensure everything runs smoothly. This ensures that essential plugins work seamlessly, even under high traffic, allowing the website to …
(2024-12-20). Hot mike on Trump inauguration. onlineopinion.com.au Will President Xi accept his unprecedented invitation to President Trump's inauguration, and why was it even made?
(2024-12-20). Salafi Ideologies — a brief reminder to Ohad Merlin. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah, The Exalted, said: ÿ•ŸêŸÜ ŸäŸéÿ™ŸëŸéÿ®ŸêÿπŸèŸàŸÜŸé ÿ•ŸêŸÑŸëŸéÿß Ÿ±ŸÑÿ∏ŸëŸéŸÜŸëŸé ŸàŸéŸÖŸéÿß ÿ™ŸéŸáŸíŸàŸé&Yu…
(2024-12-20). Reflections from some statements of Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad'khali [35 of 80]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. When Allah enables a person to be steadfast upon the true religion, the true methodology ordained by Allah, and the sound creed, this is a blessing from Allah, thus a person should not be deceived by himself, become boastful, or arrogant; rather, he …
(2024-12-20). La Corea del Sud non è il "baluardo della democrazia" in Asia. strategic-culture.su Per decenni, la stampa occidentale ha descritto la Corea del Sud come il "baluardo della democrazia" in Asia orientale. Il fallito golpe di Yoon Suk-yeol ci ha riportato alla realtà di un Paese dal passato burrascoso. | Segue nostro Nella notte tra il 3 e il 4 dicembre, la Repubblica di Corea — meglio nota come Corea del Sud — ha vissuto momenti di grande tensione, che nei sudcoreani più âgé deve aver riportato alla memoria i…
(2024-12-20). Reimagining Iraq's Marshes with photographer Tamara Abdul Hadi. newarab.com The fate of Dams recently La…
(2024-12-20). Libyan rivals agree to work with UN to end political deadlock. newarab.com Delegations from rival Libyan legislative bodies agreed at talks in Libya has undergone a The talks in Bouznika, near the Mor…
(2024-12-20). MrBeast announces leasing Giza pyramids, sparking outcry. newarab.com
(2024-12-20). ChatGPT Search available to all for free. ummid.com Microsoft funded OpenAI made 'ChatGPT Search' – said to be a rival to Google Search, available to all for free at an event held on Monday December 16, 2024. | Internet search is dominated by Google, and it had recently launched AI Search available to all for free.
(2024-12-20). Jamia ranks 416th World's Most Sustainable University. ummid.com Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has been ranked as the 416th Most Sustainable University in the World in the recently released UI GreenMetric World University Rankings.
(2024-12-20). Admins warned of Bhopal like disaster in making around Pithampur. ummid.com The Central and the Madhya Pradesh governments have been warned of creation of a slow-motion Bhopal in and around Pithampur, an industrial town near Dhar city.
(2024-12-20). Fact Check: Video of crying Hindu girls rescued from Muslim scripted. ummid.com PTI Fact Check anaysis of a viral video showing two people rescuing Hindu girls from a Muslim man's house revealed it is scripted and misleading and shared with a false communal claim…
(2024-12-20). Explained: Impact of cold weather on sleep pattern. ummid.com Winters bring cozy blankets and warm beverages along with a desire to keep hibernating, sleeping and never leaving one's bed.
(2024-12-20). The Rise of Indian HNIs and UHNIs in 2024. ummid.com India is witnessing a transformative era of wealth creation, and a dynamic mix of young entrepreneurs, tech pioneers, and seasoned industrialists drives this change.
(2024-12-20). PAU cautions Bunyoro youth against sabotaging EACOP oil project. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has urged the youth in the Bunyoro sub-region to be patriotic and refrain from sabotaging the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. According to PAU, some youth in the region are being manipulated by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) …
(2024-12-20). REPORT: Most gold from the DRC is smuggled through Uganda and Rwanda. independent.co.ug 
Uganda Still A Safe Haven for Illicit Gold NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | Uganda remains one of the hotbeds for smuggled in Africa according to Swiss organization SwissAid. The organization says apart of the gold smuggled from neighboring countries through Uganda, most of the gold produced by artisan miners in the country tends to be …
(2024-12-20). How Marvel Helped Sell Us Forever Wars. levernews.com
(2024-12-20). Botswana's new administration lifts ban on SA vegetable imports. sanews.gov.za Botswana's new administration lifts ban on SA vegetable imports | International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has welcomed Botswana's commitment to strengthening ties and promoting trade with South Africa. | | This follows Lamola receiving a letter from his counterpart in Botswana, Dr Phenyo Butale, informing him of the new administration's decision to lift the ban on vegetable imports from South Africa gradually. | | "This letter follows a congratulatory message sent by Minister Lamola to Dr Butale on his appointment as Minister of International Relations of the Republic of Botswana,"
(2024-12-20). How the Blob Sneaks Net Zero Amendments into British Laws. wattsupwiththat.com The dark financial tentacles of the Green Blob help curate mainstream media, brainwash young children, fund large areas of climate pseudoscience, initiate and finance lawfare operations and bankroll countless 'grassroots' agitprop operations. But political influence is highly prized, so local government representatives and city mayors are prime targets. Alas, these people come and go at the fickle whim of local electors. But not so the unelected members of the British House of Lords, who have considerable powers of altering proposed legislation from the elected House of Commons. It is hardly surprising that the n…
(2024-12-20). Hlengwa to lead Festive Season Road Safety Campaign. sanews.gov.za Hlengwa to lead Festive Season Road Safety Campaign | With a few days left until Christmas Day, Transport Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa and the Acting Premier of Gauteng, Lebogang Maile, are set to lead the National Department of Transport's Festive Season Road Safety Campaign, where they will interact with motorists and road users. | | Friday's activation will take place at the Grasmere Toll Plaza, Johannesburg. | | "The principals will be supported by a multi-disciplinary law enforcement operation. Deputy Minister Hlengwa and Acting Premier Maile, will interact with motorists and road users and will c…
(2024-12-20). Italy: Draft bill 1236 targeting peaceful environmental activism. fidh.org
(2024-12-20). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org
(2024-12-20). New Jersey Drones: Policy Follows Panic…Ineffectually. counterpunch.org 
On December 18, the Federal Aviation Administration issued an alert banning drone flights over parts of New Jersey through next January 17 for unspecified "Special Security Reasons." The unspecified actual reason is lots of people getting creeped out because they believe they're seeing lots of drones hovering over the state at night. There's an element of panic
(2024-12-20). B'Tselem: An Israeli force fired at Palestinian youths endangering no one in Kafr 'Aqab, killing one. imemc.org Report By The Israeli Information Center For Human Rights In The Occupied Territories (B'Tselem): On Saturday, 21 September 2024, at around 3: 30 A.
(2024-12-20). My Hunger Strike for Gaza: A 31 Day Experience. counterpunch.org 
When Northern Gaza was placed under a complete siege, the Biden Administration issued a warning that if conditions didn't improve within 30 days, he would stop weapons shipments to Israel. At the time of the announcement, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians faced imminent starvation because the Israeli military was blocking trucks of humanitarian aid from
(2024-12-20). The Annihilation of a Nation. counterpunch.org 
The bombardment of Gaza is relentless, indiscriminate and all encompassing, and whilst weak Western governments refuse to condemn Israel and cut all military aid the IDF (Israeli Defence Force) continues to slaughter Palestinian civilians and obliterate what remains of Gaza. Nobody and nowhere is off limits to Israel, even designated humanitarian zones, camps and informal
(2024-12-20). An Emerging U.S. Health Care Politics? counterpunch.org 
In his new Netflix special, entertainer Jamie Foxx shares that he suffered a debilitating stroke. The $4.5 trillion U.S. health care system at first failed to give him helpful treatment, which Foxx eventually received at a hospital in Atlanta. Think about the class dimensions of his experience. Foxx is a multimillionaire who in his time of
(2024-12-20). Pentagon Reveals the US Has More Than Twice the Number of Troops in Syria Than Previously Disclosed. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, the Pentagon revealed the US has roughly 2,000 troops occupying Syria, more than twice the number it has been disclosing. For years, the US has said it has about 900 troops inside Syria. Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said the troops levels have been at 2,000 for a "while," well before the …
(2024-12-20). Honoring Courage: Solidarity with Palestine in Indian Country during a Year of Genocide. indybay.org Censored News honors the courage of Native People who stood in solidarity with Palestine and spoke out against genocide. During a year of genocide, most of the media in the United States published distractions and false narratives, aiding and abetting in war crimes and genocide.
(2024-12-20). Lawsuit Calls for US Congressmen to End Gaza Genocide. indybay.org
(2024-12-20). Pezeshkian: Stopping Zionist regime most important priority. presstv.ir Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the top priority for the countries of West Asia must be to stop the Israeli aggression in Gaza and attacks on Lebanon and Syria.
(2024-12-20). Houthi: New land grabs in Syria part of 'Greater Israel' scheme. presstv.ir The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement says the recent seizure of Syrian territories amid turmoil in the country is part of the Zionist entity's so-called 'Greater Israel' scheme.
(2024-12-20). Biden's Last-Gasp Paris Climate Push: Virtue Signaling Before Trump Changes the Game. wattsupwiththat.com Love him or hate him, Trump's energy policies resonate with a significant portion of the electorate, particularly in energy-producing states. For these voters, Biden's climate targets are not only unattainable but also actively harmful—sacrificing American jobs and energy independence on the altar of globalist climate orthodoxy.
(2024-12-20). Moroccan court sentences pro-Palestine activist Ismail Al-Ghazawi to one year in prison. peoplesdispatch.org Although the government officially normalized its relations with Israel after signing the Abraham Accords at the end of 2020, the Moroccan people have categorically rejected the normalization process.
(2024-12-20). Israeli warplanes raid 'civilian facilities' across Yemen. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conduct fresh aerial assaults on the Yemeni capital of Sana'a and the province of Hudaydah, killing and injuring several people.
(2024-12-20). Iran blasts Israeli assaults on Yemen's civilian infrastructure. presstv.ir Iran strongly condemns Israel's deadly airstrikes on Yemen's civilian facilities.
(2024-12-20). Yemen hails successful attacks on 'strategic' Israeli military sites. presstv.ir Yemen says it employed Palestine-2 hypersonic missiles in a recent retaliatory attack on two major Israeli military installations in Tel Aviv.
(2024-12-20). Iran president calls for new bonds of friendship among D-8 nations. presstv.ir IIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on the Developing Eight (D-8) countries to forge new bonds of friendship as the member nations gathered in Cairo for a summit.
(2024-12-20). Qassam Brigades: Four Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza operation. presstv.ir The Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, has announced that one of its fighters killed four Israeli soldiers, including an officer, at the Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip.
(2024-12-20). Report: 500 major Israeli officers leave military over Gaza war. presstv.ir The Israeli military is already facing a critical manpower problem as it runs short of thousands of forces.
(2024-12-20). Report: Israeli troops shot dead hundreds of Gazans in 'kill zone'. presstv.ir Israeli Soldiers' testimony describes children being shot in central Gaza and posthumously branded 'terrorists'.
(2024-12-20). Yemeni Armed Forces ready for long war with Israel: Spokesman. presstv.ir A Yemeni drone hits an Israeli military target in Tel Aviv, just hours after the country's hypersonic missiles hit the center of the occupied territories.
(2024-12-20). Palestinian Resistance Heroically Bag Israeli Thugs in Gaza amid Rising Ceasefire Hopes. indybay.org On the 439th day of the barbaric Zionist war on the besieged Gaza Strip, the Palestinian Resistance fighters are still showing unprecedented valor, bravery, and steadfastness in the battlefield. Qualitative operations were carried out on Wednesday, which left a number of Israeli soldiers dead.
(2024-12-20). Monday 1/13: Missing Peace Monday Documentary Viewing: The Truth: Lost at Sea. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/missingp113…
(2024-12-20). Sunday 12/22: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2024-12-20). At IBT SF Amazon DCK6 Strike, Waymo Google Robo Taxi Stopped & Turned Away From Picket. indybay.org At the IBT Amazon strike at San Francisco DCK6, a Waymo Google owned robb-taxi was stopped and turned away from the picket line on Toland Ave. The Teamsters have been fighting Democratic governor Gavin Newsom who took $10 million from Google and has twice vetoed a Teamster supported bill that requires a driver for trucks over 10,000 lbs.
(2024-12-20). The Climate Change‚àíAir Quality‚àíPublic Health Fallacy. wattsupwiththat.com [Our question] How can updating the Reference Manual to address junk science best be accomplished given such a massive input from entrenched academics in the past?>
(2024-12-20). "Delay, Deny, Depose" Banner Dropped in Turlock, CA. indybay.org Photo of a banner dropped in Turlock, CA.
(2024-12-20). Friday 12/20: Rock N Roll Holiday Party & Veg. Potluck. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center | 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz…
(2024-12-20). Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and His Corrupt Hands. indybay.org Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and His Corrupt Hands are everywhere…
(2024-12-20). Wednesday 1/1: 10th Annual New Years Day Polar Plunge and World Naked Bike Ride-San Francisco Bike Sprint. indybay.org Ocean Beach, The Great Highway and Taraval Street crossing…
(2024-12-20). Teamsters Launch Largest Strike Against Amazon In American History. popularresistance.org The Teamsters launched the largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history beginning at 6 a.m. EST on Thursday, December 19. The nationwide action follows Amazon's repeated refusal to follow the law and bargain with the thousands of Amazon workers who organized with the Teamsters. | "If your package is delayed during the holidays, you can blame Amazon's insatiable greed. We gave Amazon a clear deadline to come to the table and do right by our members. They ignored it," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien. "These greedy executives had every chance to show decency and respect for the people who make thei…
(2024-12-20). Xi inspects Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. ecns.cn On the morning of December 19, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, accompanied by Ho Iat Seng, chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, visited the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin for inspection.
(2024-12-20). Central rural work conference is held, Xi delivers important instructions on rural work. ecns.cn The Central Rural Work Conference was held in Beijing from December 17 to 18. Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, the conference thoroughly implemented the guiding principles of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) as well as the second and third plenary sessions of the 20th CPC Central Committee.
(2024-12-20). Sumido en su duelo y su desastre, Israel y se ha cegado por completo. cubadebate.cu Un profesor israelí que lleva décadas viviendo en Estados Unidos estuvo esta semana en Israel durante una de sus frecuentes visitas. Enseña en una prestigiosa universidad, nació en un kibutz, es vástago de una familia de combatientes en la guerra de 1948 y aristócrata intelectual, si es que existe algo así en Israel. Sigue profundamente arraigado aquí.
(2024-12-20). Once curiosidades de Anatoly Karpov. cubadebate.cu Karpov es el campeón mundial que más actividad ha mostrado en la historia del ajedrez con participación en mas de 1000 torneos y que mas ha viajado y visitado mas países 118, y más de 700 ciudades en todo el mundo, donde ha fundado más de 600 escuelas de ajedrez. Vea otras curiosidades sobre su impronta en el juego ciencia.
(2024-12-20). Aprueba Parlamento cubano Ley del Notariado. cubadebate.cu La Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular aprobó este jueves la Ley del Notariado, que busca regular el ejercicio de la función pública notarial que implica la prestación de un servicio público, así como el desempeño de la labor del notario como garante de la justicia y la seguridad jurídica preventiva.
(2024-12-20). Senador estadounidense Peter Welch pidió a Biden retirar a Cuba de lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo. cubadebate.cu El senador estadounidense Peter Welch hizo un llamado, este jueves, al presidente Joe Biden para que retire a Cuba de la lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo antes de que termine su mandato. Según Welch, quien representa a Vermont en el Senado, no existen razones justificables o prácticas para mantener la política de sanciones contra Cuba, la cual considera un fracaso.
(2024-12-20). Restablecen vuelos hacia la Isla de la Juventud. cubadebate.cu Los vuelos de Cubana de Aviación desde el aeropuerto internacional José Martí de La Habana hacia el aeropuerto internacional Rafael Cabrera de Nueva Gerona, en la Isla de la Juventud, fueron restablecidos este jueves luego de realizar ajustes en las características de la ruta y la infraestructura, informó en su página en la red social Facebook el ministro de Transporte, Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila.
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(2024-12-19). Syria Today, Iran Tomorrow, and Inevitably China. libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic The collapse of the Syrian government in mid-December 2024 represents a pivotal moment for U.S. geopolitical strategies in the Middle East and beyond. This event aligns with longstanding objectives, including the subsequently planned disarming, division, and destruction of Iran and the toppling of the Iranian government, the possible eviction of Russian military bases…
(2024-12-19). Syria Today, Iran Tomorrow, and Inevitably China. thealtworld.com The collapse of the Syrian government in mid-December 2024 represents a pivotal moment for U.S. geopolitical strategies in the Middle East and beyond. | This event aligns with longstanding objectives, including the subsequently planned disarming, division, and destruction of Iran and the toppling of the Iranian government, the possible eviction of Russian military bases in Syria, and the use of US-sponsored terrorist organizations utilized in overrunning Syria to export terrorism to other targeted nations both in the region and far abroad including both Russia and China. | Syria's Collapse Was Long Sought After…
(2024-12-19). Cuban people to mobilize against US blockade. peoplesdispatch.org At the 9th Plenary Session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, Cuba President Miguel Díaz-Canel "In response to that design of increased hostile policy, we call from this Plenum the heroic Cuban people to a combatant march next December 20, after the Session of the National Assembly of People's Power. We will express in front of the US Embassy…
(2024-12-19). Have your say on anti-money laundering draft bill. sanews.gov.za Have your say on anti-money laundering draft bill | The National Treasury has published two key Acts aimed to strengthen South Africa's system of Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) system. | The draft General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill, 2024, was published in the Government Gazette No. 51772 Notice 5683, on 13 December 2024, for public comment. | "The draft Amendment Bill aims to demonstrate South Africa's commitment to strengthening its Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) system, by addre…
(2024-12-19). Australia joins Jew-haters at United Nations. onlineopinion.com.au On 3 December 2024 Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong overruled the advice of Australia's UN mission to abstain on a General Assembly resolution.
(2024-12-19). Amnesty just directly called out Keir Starmer's genocide apologism for Israel. thecanary.co Amnesty International has openly called out Labour Party prime minister Keir Starmer's genocide apologism. And this comes just as fellow campaign group Human Rights Watch has also called Israeli forces out for their genocide in Gaza. This adds to Starmer's increasing isolation over his shameless defence of Israel's crimes. Amnesty directly calling out Starmer Amnesty […] | By
(2024-12-19). HRW: Israel Is Committing Crime of Extermination and Acts of Genocide. news.antiwar.com Human Rights Watch said in a report published on Thursday that Israel is committing the crime of extermination and acts of genocide by depriving the civilian population of Gaza of the necessary amount of water to survive. HRW said in a press release that its 179-page report found "that Israeli authorities have intentionally deprived Palestinians …
(2024-12-19). Democracy Now! 2024-12-19 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 19, 2024; Mass Graves Discovered as Syrian Families Seek Answers to Loved Ones' Disappearances Under Assad Regime; "Extermination & Acts of Genocide": Human Rights Watch on Israel Deliberately Depriving Gaza of Water; "Rape Club" Prison in California: U.S. Gov't to Pay Record $116M to 103 Women Who Sued over Abuse | Headlines for December 19, 2024; Mass Graves Discovered as Syrian Families Seek Answers to Loved Ones' Disappearances Under Assad Regime; "Extermination & Acts of Genocide": Human Rights Watch on Israel Deliberately Depriving G…
(2024-12-19). Human Rights Watch finds Israel guilty of extermination and 'acts of genocide'. mondoweiss.net
(2024-12-19). Unprecedented Lawsuit Filed Against N. Calif. Congresspersons. progressivehub.net TAXPAYERS AGAINST GENOCIDE…
(2024-12-19). HRW: Gaza Water Crisis Is Evidence of Genocide, Israel Rebuts Claims. themedialine.org
(2024-12-19). Human Rights Watch finds Israel guilty of extermination and 'acts of genocide'. mondoweiss.net Human Rights Watch has issued a devastating report concluding Israel is committing the crimes of extermination and genocide in Gaza by focusing on one crucial issue: water.
(2024-12-19). Israel's Genocide Day 440: New reports of mass killings in Gaza surface. mondoweiss.net A new report documents the mass killing of Palestinians in northern Gaza. Meanwhile, Hamas and Israel have discussed the details of a prisoner exchange that could serve as the centerpiece of a 60-day ceasefire.
(2024-12-19). Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMC): Investments (Sept. 30, 2024) in companies complicit with international law violations. justpeaceadvocates.ca In April 2024, we wrote to the Alberta Investment Management Corp. to ask them about their about half a billion USD direct investments in companies complicit with war crimes and potentially genocide. This continues to be the situation in the most recent Sept 30, 2024 filing.
(2024-12-19). The EU continues to protect Israel and its genocide of the Palestinians. thealtworld.com European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen marked the first anniversary of the Hamas cross-border incursion by Since the EU supports Israel's security narrative, and von der Leyen in particular has been uneq…
(2024-12-19). "Extermination & Acts of Genocide": Human Rights Watch on Israel Deliberately Depriving Gaza of Water. democracynow.org Human Rights Watch is accusing Israel of committing acts of extermination and genocide by deliberately restricting safe water for drinking and sanitation to the Gaza Strip. The report details how Israel has cut off water and blocked fuel, food and humanitarian aid from entering the Gaza Strip, and deliberately destroyed or damaged water and sanitation infrastructure and water repair materials. We speak to one of the report's editors, Bill Van Esveld, the acting Israel and Palestine associate director at Human Rights Watch, who describes "a clear state policy of depriving people in Gaza of water,”…
(2024-12-19). Iran, Egypt FMs call for regional cooperation, urgent support for Palestine. presstv.ir The top Iranian and Egyptian diplomats urge promotion of regional cooperation to support the war-torn people of Palestine.
(2024-12-19). Israel's Crime of Extermination, Acts of Genocide in Gaza. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Palestinians returning to Khan Younis after the withdrawal of Israeli forces, pull water containers to meet their vital needs under catastrophic conditions on May 6, 2024. | © 2024 Ali Jadallah/Anadolu via Getty Images | Israeli authorities have deliberately inflicted conditions of life calculated to bring about the destruction of part of the population in Gaza by intentionally depriving Palestinian civilians there of adequate access to water, most likely resulting in thousands of deaths.In doing so, Israeli authorities are responsible for the crime against humanity of exterminatio…
(2024-12-19). HRW accuses Israel of extermination in Gaza citing water crisis, infrastructure damage. haaretz.com The Human Rights Watch report, titled 'Israel's Crime of Extermination, Acts of Genocide in Gaza,' highlights severe water shortages in Gaza, alleging Israeli actions may amount to genocide. Israel disputes these claims, emphasizing its humanitarian efforts…
(2024-12-19). Never again? How Germany is defying its vow by supporting Israel. newarab.com Germany has been funding, supporting, and abetting Israel's genocide in Gaza since it began. In 2023, it
(2024-12-19). Honoring Courage: Solidarity with Palestine in Indian Country during a Year of Genocide. indybay.org Censored News honors the courage of Native People who stood in solidarity with Palestine and spoke out against genocide. During a year of genocide, most of the media in the United States published distractions and false narratives, aiding and abetting in war crimes and genocide.
(2024-12-19). FB/Instagram censorship having 'devastating' effect on Palestinians — media watchdog. skwawkbox.org 
Meta's censorship of reporting of Israel's genocide in Gaza is having a "devastating" effect on Palestinians, new analysis by an Arab media watchdog The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media, also known as 7amleh. 7amleh gathered first-hand testimonies from Palestinian journalists, media outlets and influencers who say that discriminatory censorship by Facebook and …
(2024-12-19). Anti-Genocide Activists Target Israeli Drone Manufacturer in Brooklyn. truthout.org On December 11, activists opposing the ongoing Israeli genocide in the Gaza Strip picketed the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York City for the fifth time since September. The activists, collectively known as Demilitarize Brooklyn Navy Yard (DBNY), seek to pressure the manufacturing complex's board of directors to evict two tenants connected to the Israeli military: Crye Precision… |
(2024-12-19). 2 Key Humanitarian Groups Join Chorus Saying Israel Committing Acts of Genocide. truthout.org On Thursday, two major humanitarian groups joined the chorus of experts and other human rights organizations saying that Israel's slaughter of Palestinians and leveling of Gaza for the past 14 months is consistent with genocide under international humanitarian law. In a 179-page report, Human Rights Watch concluded that Israel's deprivation of water for Palestinians in Gaza is one of the five… |
(2024-12-19). Report: Israel "Systematically" Uses Palestinian Children as Human Shields. truthout.org Israeli forces carried out an "unprecedented assault" on Palestinian children in Gaza and the occupied West Bank in 2024, a children's rights group has said, including repeatedly using children as human shields amid Israel's genocide. Israeli forces have killed over 17,500 children in Gaza since October 2023, according to Gaza health officials, with the true death toll likely far higher as… |
(2024-12-19). Report: US Had Foreknowledge of HTS Offensive To Topple Assad and Prepared Other Rebel Group To Join. news.antiwar.com The US had foreknowledge of the offensive led by the al-Qaeda-linked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham that ousted former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and helped another rebel group join the fight, The Telegraph reported on Wednesday. The report said the US notified the Revolutionary Commando Army (RCA), a US-funded militia based out of a US base at …
(2024-12-19). Don't Let Saudi Arabia Hide Its Human Rights Abuses Behind the 2034 World Cup. scheerpost.com
(2024-12-19). ACSA urges passengers to arrive early for flights. sanews.gov.za ACSA urges passengers to arrive early for flights | To manage the high volumes of passengers expected at OR Tambo International Airport this festive season, holidaymakers are advised to arrive three hours before international flights and two hours before domestic flights, as they head to their various travel destinations. | The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) issued a warning on Monday about longer queues at the passport control points at OR Tambo due to a failure in the border management system. | ACSA reported that the unresponsiveness of the Border Management Authority (BMA) biometric movement control s…
(2024-12-19). Anarchy in the Levant. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar HTS look on as students rally near the campus of Damascus University, in the Syrian capital, on Sunday — Omar Haj Kadour/AFP Tehran and Moscow harbor no illusions — and are preparing accordingly. The war on BRICS is just getting started. Syria as we knew it is being eviscerated in real time —…
(2024-12-19). Mass Graves Discovered as Syrian Families Seek Answers to Loved Ones' Disappearances Under Assad Regime. democracynow.org "We were not prepared for what we were going to see," says Human Rights Watch researcher Hiba Zayadin, who recently visited one mass execution site turned mass grave in Syria, following the sudden fall of the authoritarian Assad family from power. More than 150,000 Syrians remain unaccounted for after being held in Assad's prisons, and many are believed to be buried in mass graves. We speak to Zayadin about what's been uncovered so far and the struggle to preserve evidence, particularly in the face of a new regime that has not prioritized tracking records of the Assad government's cr…
(2024-12-19). Indigenous people defending their land face a disproportionate share of violence and threats. grist.org In the first-ever global study of its kind, researchers concluded that more attention needs to be paid to physical attacks and threats against land defenders, since those incidents often are the precursor to death. | Last year, a human rights and environmental watchdog group determined that
(2024-12-19). Pezeshkian proposes development fund for D-8 member states. presstv.ir Iran's president highlights the necessity of establishing financial mechanisms to boost trade among D-8 member states.
(2024-12-19). Is Israel really building an empire across the Middle East? haaretz.com As the Israel Defense Forces prepares to spend an undesignated amount of time in the Syrian Golan Heights, and settlers line up to get into Gaza and Lebanon, it's getting harder to push back against talk of Israeli empire-building…
(2024-12-19). Haaretz Explains: What is happening between Israel and Syria on the Golan Heights? haaretz.com As Syria enters a new era following Bashar Assad's fall, Israel's 'temporary' incursion into the Golan Heights' demilitarized zone is creating geopolitical uncertainty. From tank battles to tenuous cease-fires, Hezbollah to Hayat al-Sham, here's what you need to know about the Middle East's latest flashpoint…
(2024-12-19). Israeli strike in West Bank's Tul Karm kills four, Palestinian Health Ministry says. haaretz.com ISRAEL: School, cars hit by interceptor shrapnel after IDF shoots down missile from Yemen ‚ñ GAZA: IDF calls for residents of central Gaza town of Al-Bureij to evacuate to the humanitarian 'safe zone' ‚ñ SYRIA: German FM says Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights is a violation of international law ‚ñ LEBANON: Israelis entered Lebanon without security clearance, IDF confirms…
(2024-12-19). Montana Supreme Court delivers landmark ruling in youth climate case against fossil fuels. nationofchange.org Montana's highest court upholds a decision declaring state-sanctioned fossil fuel projects violate the constitutional rights of youth, marking a pivotal moment in climate litigation.
(2024-12-19). A bold new project is reclaiming disabled people's history that's previously been erased. thecanary.co A new disabled-led project, the Disability Action Research Kollective, is working on "reclaiming disabled history" to help centre ableism across the breadth of today's "liberatory political movements". Through a series of novel zines, it uplifts the hidden disabled identities "struck from the record" of prominent civil rights activists. It offers a powerful new testimony to […] | By
(2024-12-19). We Are One-Quarter Through War's Last Century. davidswanson.org In thousands of movies and tv shows, a future is imagined in which full-grown adult humans with less self-control than toddlers both get into fist fights at the drop of a hat and possess the technology to obliterate entire cities or planets at the touch of a button. The fantasy of living in outerspace certainly …
(2024-12-19). The American Media Is a Collection of Whores Who Prostitute Themselves for Money. thealtworld.com "We are once again watching the lights of freedom going out all over the world. And it is up to us to determine if they will be lit again, ever." — Laura Logan | Lara Logan, one of the few remaining journalists, in a forum provided by US Senator Ron Johnson describes American journalism as a bloodsport for information warmongers. And she is correct. | Lara Logan is a South African-born journalist and war correspondent known for her extensive work in conflict zones. She gained significant recognition while working for CBS News, particularly for her coverage of the Iraq War and the Arab Spring. | Logan's car…
(2024-12-19). Insights | EU official: Europe and China to show leadership in climate governance. ecns.cn
(2024-12-19). Times Square ready to celebrate new year. ecns.cn The city is gearing up for one of the biggest nights of the year. Visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with the numbers until Dec. 23. After that, they will be taken to their final destination ahead of the ball drop.
(2024-12-19). Insights | Mutual cooperation and trust positive for tackling global climate change: EU official. ecns.cn
(2024-12-19). Insights | 25 years on, Macao set to prosper amid integration into national development: entrepreneur. ecns.cn Elwin Ho, founder and CEO of Pachira, said in an exclusive interview with China News Network that over the past 25 years, Macao has been accelerating moderately diversified economic development, with notable achievements in tourism, education and scientific innovation.
(2024-12-19). Palestine, Syria, and the Sickness Called Defeatism. libya360.wordpress.com Hanna EidThe events in Syria have occupied the news cycle for the last few weeks, and while these events are no doubt important, it seems that Palestine has been obscured from view. "The de-emphasis on the war of movement stems from two sources. One is the overall illegalization and subsequent delegitimization of antisystemic armed violence,…
(2024-12-19). Syria's Fall and Anti-Imperialist Lessons. libya360.wordpress.com Essam Elkorghli A defaced portrait of Bashar al-Assad on the outskirts of Damascus, Syria. [Photo: Aris Messinis/AFP/Getty Images] Similar to a predator realizing it is losing a fight and is reaching its end, the U.S. is lashing out and attempting to deepen its claws into subjugated nations like Syria, which just experienced a coup. The…
(2024-12-19). Syrian Shake-up Stokes Israeli Concerns Over Jordanian Border. themedialine.org
(2024-12-19). Compatible Left Joins Imperialism In Celebrating Defeat Of Syria. popularresistance.org
(2024-12-19). Anarchy in the Levant: Your future dream is a chaos scheme. thealtworld.com Tehran and Moscow harbor no illusions — and are preparing accordingly. The war on BRICS is just getting started. | Syria as we knew it is being eviscerated in real time — in geographic, cultural, economic and military terms — by an appalling confluence of mercenary Rent-a-Jihadi mobs and psychopathological genocidals praying at the altar of Eretz Israel. | All of that is fully supported by rabid NATOstan hyenas — masters of narrative control — and fully intertwined with the eradication of Palestine. | Across the avowedly dejected Global Majority, there's a feeling that the momentaril…
(2024-12-19). PDF of December 19 print issue. workers.org Download the PDF U.S., Israel, Türkiye: Hands off Syria! Philadelphia welcomes injured siblings from Gaza 'Sanctuary for migrants!' Behind the Daniel Penny verdict 76ers arena: a sellout deal Philly demo: 'Yoon's impeachment is our win!' Syria, sanctions & solidarity NYC activists: 'Defend the Axis of Resistance' Role of global working . . . |
(2024-12-19). The Dismemberment of Syria w/ Laith Marouf. marktanliano.net
(2024-12-19). Turkey Rejects US Cease-fire Claim With Syrian Kurdish Forces. themedialine.org
(2024-12-19). Wounded Arab Pride Must Find Outlets of Firm, Sustained, Peaceful, Principled Resistance and Reform. globalresearch.ca In Palestine, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Lebanon and elsewhere, the Arab people, including women and children, have suffered massive violence and cruelties in recent times. There is a famous Hindi poem by Dushyant Kumar which says—when the sorrow has become …
(2024-12-19). Syria Is Free, Say Media—But That Shouldn't Mean Free of US Occupation. fair.org
(2024-12-19). Syria: The Death of a Civilisation. Stephen Karganovic. globalresearch.ca Pepe Escobar was spot on when he stated that the downfall of Syria signified the "
(2024-12-19). Iran, Turkey urge end to Israeli war on Gaza to ensure regional security. presstv.ir The Iranian and Turkish foreign ministers urge an end to Israel's aggression against the Palestinians to ensure sustainable security in the region.
(2024-12-19). Putin Claims No Final Decision Yet On Russia's Bases In Syria Despite Withdrawals. twz.com The Russian president also downplayed how big of a deal losing its Syrian bases is after the fall of dictator Bashar Al Assad.
(2024-12-19). Staged Again? CNN's Syrian Prisoner Story Adds to Its History of Fabrications. mintpressnews.com A fact-check exposes the latest in a series of misleading CNN reports, revealing how the netwrok's dramatic inaccuracies repeatedly align with US government narratives.
(2024-12-19). James Corbett Interview — Syria, Drones & The Ongoing WWIII. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is James Corbett, here to discuss the recent regime change in Syria and the many moving parts of this developing story. We discuss the history of the Syria war and the many players involved, including the West's creation and development of the terrorist groups that currently control the destabilized nation. We also
(2024-12-19). Event to mark 30 years of antiracism. anabaptistworld.org The annual Hope for the Future conference for Black, Indigenous and people of color in Mennonite Church USA will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Damascus Road Antiracism Process and its role in the Anabaptist commitment to justice and reconciliation Feb. 28-March 2 at Goshen College.
(2024-12-19). Looking into the abyss: A journey through Damascus after Assad's fall. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-19). Climate Justice Groups: Latest U.S. Nationally Determined Contribution Falls Short of What's Needed. ips-dc.org While the NDC is meant to give Americans and subnational governments, tribal nations, and others an indicator of what we need to accomplish, in reality this NDC falls short of what we need: a concrete, substantive action plan that builds global solidarity to address the climate crisis at scale in the U.S. and around the world.
(2024-12-19). My Hunger Strike for Gaza: A 31 Day Experience. Engineered Starvation of the People of Palestine. globalresearch.ca
(2024-12-19). Israeli historian accuses Canadian media of enabling Gaza war crimes. mronline.org Lee Mordechai says Israel's war has been "enabled and facilitated by massive media efforts to shape discourse" in the West.
(2024-12-19). U.S. hastening the shift to a multipolar world. strategic-culture.su Nothing speaks of the US applying double standards when it comes to respecting international law and UN bodies than its reaction to the International Criminal Court's issuance of arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on war crime charges. The Biden administration was quick to reject the ruling, arguing lack of jurisdiction by the court. President Joe Biden called the decision "outrageous."
(2024-12-19). Moscow Vows Response After Ukraine Fires More US and British Missiles Into Russia. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian forces fired six US-provided Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and four British Storm Shadow missiles into Russia's Rostov Oblast on Wednesday, and Moscow is vowing it will respond. According to Russian media, the NATO-supported attack targeted a large chemical plant in Rostov. "These actions by the Kiev regime supported by Western handlers won't be …
(2024-12-19). 'Nowhere is safe, no one is spared': MSF, HRW say Israel committing acts of extermination in Gaza. thecradle.co
(2024-12-19). Israeli PM expected to tell AG he won't fire Ben-Gvir and is prepared to back him in court. haaretz.com As the High Court is due to hear petitions seeking far-right National Security Minister Ben-Gvir's dismissal, he provided Prime Minister Netanyahu with his rebuttal to the petitions and the prime minister is believed to be prepared to stand by him…
(2024-12-19). Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. Not in Netanyahu's case. haaretz.com During his time in office, the Israeli prime minister has consistently maneuvered to enjoy his favorite guilty pleasures for free…
(2024-12-19). Israeli actor pens social media diatribe against Netanyahu before deleting it. haaretz.com Actor Tomer Capone called Prime Minister Netanyahu 'a serious piece of shit' and 'the main person responsible for the greatest failure we have ever known' before replacing the message with a cooler statement…
(2024-12-19). The bitter lesson Israel can learn from Russia about fighting long wars. haaretz.com Prolonged fighting is straining the Russian economy. Israel faces the same problem if Netanyahu insists on keeping it on a war footing…
(2024-12-19). NJ Monitor Paves Way Toward Ending Free Press in NJ, Functions as Stenographer for Fascist Bill. fightbackbetter.com NJ Monitor ran a totally one sided article without even bothering to reach out to anyone holding an opposing view…
(2024-12-19). Presumptively Antisemitic: Islamophobic Tropes in the Palestine-Discourse. fightbackbetter.com This
(2024-12-19). Israeli Army Shoots a Palestinian, Assaults Others, in Ramallah and Salfit. imemc.org On Wednesday, Israeli forces shot a Palestinian young man, detained many others, and invaded several homes in the central West Bank governorates of Ramallah and Salfit. Media sources said that a large army force invaded the village of Marda, north of Salfit, on Wednesday night, while soldiers detained and assaulted many citizens after storming their …
(2024-12-19). Day 439 in Gaza: Intensive Care Unit Set on Fire by Israeli Bomb. imemc.org On Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, day 439 of Israel's ongoing assault on the entire civilian population of 2.2 million Palestinians in the Gaza prison camp, Israeli forces continued their relentless bombardment of civilian areas in Gaza. One of the many bombs dropped by the Israeli airforce on the people of Gaza in the past 24 …
(2024-12-19). Venezuela: 25 Years of a Constitution That Has Lived Dangerously. orinocotribune.com By Clodovaldo Hernández — Dec 15, 2024 | A quarter of a century has passed since the historic day when the people of Venezuela voted to approve their new national Constitution. | Since that very day, which is also the anniversary of the Vargas Tragedy, the Constitution has lived dangerously, always threatened by the dark forces that have tried to repeal it and trample it. | Conceived by the creative powers of the people
| Poet Gustavo Pereira, the constituent author of the preamble of the fundamental text, paraphrased the Credo of Aquiles Nazoa in its first line when mentioning the creative powers of t…
(2024-12-19). International and state interference in US energy policy must end. wattsupwiththat.com Climate fearmongers think voters and consumers are powerless to stop this, since the process is playing out in state courts, where climate realist views and votes don't count.
(2024-12-19). Why the Democrats Failed to Win the Youth Vote. progressive.org Donald Trump tapped into a rightwing online media ecosystem fueled by young men's disaffection, while Kamala Harris struggled to connect with young voters.
(2024-12-19). Bugisu NRM leaders threaten to deny Mike Mukula votes. independent.co.ug Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in Bugisu Sub-region has threatened to vote out Mike Mukula, the party's National Vice Chairperson for Eastern Uganda, citing neglect and unfulfilled promises. Gerald Simbatta, the NRM Publicity Secretary for Sironko District, accused Mukula of ignoring local party leaders and only …
(2024-12-19). President Elon? GOP Follows Billionaire Musk's Call to Block Debt Ceiling Bill. truthout.org At the behest of billionaire Elon Musk and president-elect Donald Trump, Republicans scrapped a bipartisan agreement to keep the government funded for the next three months on Wednesday, just two days ahead of a deadline for avoiding a shutdown. Knowing he had to secure some votes from Democrats in the near-evenly split House of Representatives, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana)… |
(2024-12-19). UN Security Council Denounces Illegal Israel Settlements in Palestine. scheerpost.com
(2024-12-19). Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 32 Palestinians Over 24 Hours. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said Thursday that Israeli strikes killed at least 32 Palestinians and wounded 94 over the previous 24-hour period as the daily US-backed slaughter continues. The ministry's figures are based on the numbers of dead and wounded Palestinians that arrive at hospitals and don't include those missing under the rubble or in besieged …
(2024-12-19). Series of Israeli Airstrikes in Yemen Kill at Least Nine People. news.antiwar.com On Thursday morning, dozens of Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes against Yemeni ports and Yemen's capital, Sanaa, which came after the Houthis fired a missile at Israel. According to Yemeni media, seven people were killed by Israeli strikes on the port of as-Salif, and two were killed by two strikes on the Ras Isa oil …
(2024-12-19). Three stories of Israeli detention. electronicintifada.net
(2024-12-19). LIVE: Israel's Attacks on Schools / Mangione Charged + Much More. rumble.com
(2024-12-19). Israel Targets Strategic Sites in Yemen After Houthi Missile Strike Destroys School. themedialine.org
(2024-12-19). Israel-Palestine Documentary 'No Other Land' Soars Above Controversy. progressive.org After being denounced by German government officials following its February premiere in Berlin, the film has become one of the year's most acclaimed works.
(2024-12-19). Stop Killing Palestinian Children. Protect Palestinian Children Now. justpeaceadvocates.ca 
We're coming together to demand the Canadian government condemn Israel's killing, injuring, and detaining of children. We support the call for Canada to impose a full, immediate arms embargo on Israel.
(2024-12-19). Explainer: What Sparked Israel's Latest Airstrikes Deep Inside Yemen? themedialine.org
(2024-12-19). The Strawman of Antisemitism: Banning Protests Against Israel Down Under. globalresearch.ca Of late, a spate of incidents has taken place in Australia giving sheer delight to the simian-resembling Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton. On a visit to South Australia, he showed himself to be
(2024-12-19). Day 439: Questions and answers. electronicintifada.net Israel kills four journalists in Gaza, carries out massacres of school shelters.
(2024-12-19). Three stories of Israeli detention. electronicintifada.net Physical and psychological torture, arbitrary capture, coercive interrogations mark time in Israel's notorious detention centers.
(2024-12-19). Israeli warplanes raid 'civilian facilities' across Yemen. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conduct fresh aerial assaults on the Yemeni capital of Sana'a and the province of Hudaydah, killing and injuring several people.
(2024-12-19). Lebanese PM raises alarm over Israel's daily ceasefire violations. presstv.ir Lebanon has censured Israel for daily violations of the 60-day ceasefire agreement.
(2024-12-19). Iran blasts Israeli assaults on Yemen's civilian infrastructure. presstv.ir Iran strongly condemns Israel's deadly airstrikes on Yemen's civilian facilities.
(2024-12-19). Yemen hails successful attacks on 'strategic' Israeli military sites. presstv.ir Yemen says it employed Palestine-2 hypersonic missiles in a recent retaliatory attack on two major Israeli military installations in Tel Aviv.
(2024-12-19). Iran president urges Muslim unity to counter Israeli aggressions. presstv.ir Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has highlighted the necessity of unity among Islamic nations, urging collective action to counter the aggressions of the Israeli regime.
(2024-12-19). Report: 500 major Israeli officers leave military over Gaza war. presstv.ir The Israeli military is already facing a critical manpower problem as it runs short of thousands of forces.
(2024-12-19). Israel escalates Gaza bombardment as ceasefire talks intensify. aljazeera.com US and Arab mediators are working round-the-clock to hammer out a ceasefire deal as Israeli attacks continue.
(2024-12-19). US imposes more sanctions on Yemen's Houthis amid escalation with Israel. aljazeera.com US penalties target Sanaa central bank governor, as Houthis say they are undeterred by US and Israeli attacks.
(2024-12-19). Israeli attacks kill at least 32 Palestinians in 24 hours. aljazeera.com Palestinians experienced a deadly 24 hours in Gaza, with at least 32 people killed by widespread Israeli attacks.
(2024-12-19). A missile from Yemen destroys a school — and reminds Israelis the war isn't over. haaretz.com There is little hope that Israeli attacks in Yemen will deter the Houthis from trying to strike Israel again in the coming days or weeks. Meanwhile, the biggest problem of this war — the fate of Israel's hostages — remains unsolved…
(2024-12-19). 'I often felt that they were hiding things from me, I felt I was fighting to get answers'. haaretz.com Cpl. Nik Beizer was kidnapped on October 7 and held with Sgt. Ron Sherman and Elia Toledano. Their bodies were retrieved from Gaza last December; in September, the army admitted that they were likely killed in an airstrike…
(2024-12-19). Like Eyad al-Hallaq, justice evades Palestinian with special needs killed by Israeli Border Police. haaretz.com Eyad al-Hallaq was killed four years ago in Jerusalem. Like him, Mohammed Masalmi, also a 32-year-old with special needs, was shot to death by the Border Police and left bleeding on the ground…
(2024-12-19). Israel admits it likely understated current northern Gaza population, but says aid deliveries are sufficient. haaretz.com The army says that evacuations had created a discrepancy in its figures, but that it had been accounted for, and there is no plan to increase the number of aid trucks going into the area…
(2024-12-19). Death, martial law and censorship: A dark period in Israel's history is shockingly relevant today. haaretz.com Danel Elpeleg's prize-winning documentary 'The Governor', about the military regime that ruled Arab civilians in Israel for almost 20 years after the War of Independence, is a powerful film that blends national and personal tales…
(2024-12-19). Palestinian 'grieving grandfather' from viral video killed in an Israeli attack in central Gaza. haaretz.com Khaled Nabhan, the man who cradled his slain granddaughter in a viral video last year, was reportedly killed this week in Nuseirat refugee camp by an IDF tank shell…
(2024-12-19). Israel's poverty rate remains second-worst in OECD, unchanged after 14 months of war. haaretz.com National Insurance Institute's annual report found that around 2 million Israelis are defined as poor – including 872,000 children…
(2024-12-19). European Broadcasting Union warns Israel against closing its public broadcasting corp. haaretz.com Warning that Israel will be ejected from the union was issued ahead of Knesset deliberations to shut down Kan, with the director of the EBU calling Israel's planned move 'a departure from standards upheld by democratic nations worldwide'…
(2024-12-19). Israeli settlers, Jerusalem municipality exploiting war to evict Palestinians from East Jerusalem, residents say. haaretz.com In Silwan, the Jerusalem municipality is demolishing homes to make way for parks and Jewish neighborhoods, displacing families and leaving communities on the brink of erasure in what residents describe as an effort to Judaize the area…
(2024-12-19). Israeli minister threatens to stop funding of famed dance troupe over use of Palestinian flag in performance. haaretz.com Zohar cites the appearance of the flag among 40 as part of the Batsheva dance troupe's 'Anafaza' show. In response to Haaretz inquiry, the ministry says 'the minister was unfamiliar with the show in question'…
(2024-12-19). British artists back theatre targeted by pro-Israel group. newarab.com UK group Artists for Palestine UK (APUK) The Brighton based ThirdSpace Theatre Company has come under scrutiny from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), which accused the group of promoting "antisemitic and pro-terror overtones" and called for an "investigation"
(2024-12-19). Houthis claim missile attack as Israel hits key Yemen sites. newarab.com
(2024-12-19). If a ceasefire happens, what will Gaza's women do first. newarab.com Between anticipation, anxiety and fear, Over the past few days, "somewhat positive" news circulated about reaching a "real" ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel with Qatari-Egyptian-US medi…
(2024-12-19). Israel kills 16 in Gaza as gaps narrow in potential truce deal. newarab.com The attacks on the north of the Strip also caused more damage to the Kamal Adwan hospital, igniting a fire in the intensive care unit. In recent days, t…
(2024-12-19). Morocco extradites suspect of Nazareth bombing to Israel. newarab.com Nassim Khalibat, 21, who is suspected of being involved in the 2021 bombing of the Nazareth Health Ministry, was handed over to Israeli authorities earlier thi…
(2024-12-19). Six Palestinians killed in West Bank Israeli raids. newarab.com
(2024-12-19). Western media ignores Doctors Without Borders report accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing. thecanary.co Médecins Sans Frontières (also known as Doctors Without Borders, herein referred to as MSF) have released a new report which outlines exactly how Israel have been carrying out ethnic cleansing in Palestine. Yet nearly all Western media has ignored it. MSF are a humanitarian organisation, and one of the few still allowed to operate in …
(2024-12-19). Western media ignores Médecins Sans Frontières report accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing. thecanary.co Médecins Sans Frontières (also known as Doctors Without Borders, herein referred to as MSF) have released a new report which outlines exactly how Israel have been carrying out ethnic cleansing in Palestine. Yet nearly all Western media has ignored it. MSF are a humanitarian organisation, and one of the few still allowed to operate in […] | By
(2024-12-19). West and media are 'erasing' Palestinian history, say critics. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Palestinian history is "deliberately ignored" and is being effectively "erased" as part of Western news media narratives, while establishment forces work to shut down anyone speaking out against Israel's slaughter in Gaza, academics have told a university conference of legal and Middle East experts. A two-day online summit Erasure and Defiance: the…
(2024-12-19). Headlines for December 19, 2024. democracynow.org Israeli's Attacks Continue Across Gaza Despite Talks of Nearing Ceasefire, Twin Palestinian Sisters Killed by Israeli Attack as They Attempted to Leave Gaza, Haaretz: Israeli Soldiers Arbitrarily Kill Palestinians, Then Declare Them Terrorists, Israel Bombs Yemen, Killing at Least 9, Senate Passes $895B Pentagon Bill, Includes Ban on Healthcare for Military Trans Family Members, Government Shutdown Looms After House Republicans Reject Compromise Spending Deal, GOP Introduces DOGE Act to Slash Billions from Social Programs, House Ethics Committee to Release Report on Matt Gaetz's Sex Trafficking and Dr…
(2024-12-19). Palestinian Resistance Heroically Bag Israeli Thugs in Gaza amid Rising Ceasefire Hopes. indybay.org On the 439th day of the barbaric Zionist war on the besieged Gaza Strip, the Palestinian Resistance fighters are still showing unprecedented valor, bravery, and steadfastness in the battlefield. Qualitative operations were carried out on Wednesday, which left a number of Israeli soldiers dead.
(2024-12-19). Report: Israel Kills Anyone Who Crosses Line Splitting North and South Gaza. truthout.org Israeli forces have deemed everyone a "terrorist" in Gaza, adult or child, and are killing any Palestinians who cross an arbitrary line drawn by the military, leaving their bodies to be eaten by dogs, a horrific new investigation reveals. A report by Haaretz published Wednesday finds that Israeli military officials have designated the area around a line separating southern Gaza from north… |
(2024-12-19). A Palestinian survivor of Israeli torture's chilling testimony: 'Even their medics are Nazis'. therealnews.com 
Dogs. Hunger. Humiliation. Beatings. Rape. The testimony of survivors from Sde Teiman, Israel's torture camp for Palestinians based in the Negev Desert, paint a consistent portrait of inhumanity and savagery with few parallels in modern history. The Real News reports from the Gaza Strip, where Sde Teiman survivor Rafik Hamdi Darwish Yasin shares his experience at the hands of his Israeli captors. | Producer: Belal Awad, Leo Erhardt | Videographer: Ruwaida Amer, Mahmoud Al Mashharawi | Video Editor: Leo Erhardt |
| Transcript: | Narrator: | In November 2023 Rafik Hamdi Darwish Yassin was detai…
(2024-12-19). Ukrainian neo-Nazi leader supports nuclear escalation. infobrics.org Ukrainian neo-Nazis and public figures are beginning to admit their intentions to cause a nuclear catastrophe, harming their own people.
(2024-12-19). Why is the U.S. increasing the risk of nuclear war? strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-19). Chinese, Japanese experts hold new round of dialogue on Fukushima nuclear water discharge. ecns.cn Experts from China and Japan carried out the third technical dialogue on the ocean discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water on Wednesday in Beijing, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.
(2024-12-19). President Ramaphosa signs National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill into law. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa signs National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill into law | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill, which provides for nuclear safety oversight, ranging from the decontamination of defence facilities, to airline pilot safety. | The National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill marks a significant step in enhancing nuclear safety and aligning South Africa with global regulatory standards. | The Amendment Bill amends the National Nuclear Regulator Act of 1999 to align it with current international regulatory best practices as determined by the Int…
(2024-12-19). 12/15-12/18 NJ Strong for Palestine Actions — WE SAY PALESTINE EVERY DAY! fightbackbetter.com Weekly Rallies: | SJ for Gaza ⚪ Teaneck for ceasefire | Held it's One Time Events:…
(2024-12-19). Turkey Says US State Dept Claims of Ceasefire With Kurds Untrue, Vows to Continue Offensive. news.antiwar.com Last week, a four-day ceasefire was reached between Turkey and the US-backed Kurdish SDF to allow the SDF to withdraw from the contested city of Manbij. That ceasefire expired Monday, though the US State Department announced Tuesday that it had reached a deal with Turkey to extend it until the end of this week. Given …
(2024-12-19). Vanuatu quake: Rescue teams continue Port Vila hunt for survivors. asiapacificreport.nz By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific news editor There are conflicting reports of the official death toll from this week's massive earthquake in Vanuatu as rescue teams continue to scour the rubble for survivors. On Tuesday, the Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office reported 14 deaths. It said four people had been confirmed dead by the hospital,…
(2024-12-19). Renewed Clashes in Jenin: PA Operation Sparks Protests and Strikes Across the West Bank. orinocotribune.com A comprehensive commercial strike swept Jenin on Monday, the 16th of December, in protest against the ongoing campaign, which has now lasted over a week. | Armed clashes continued on Monday between Palestinian resistance fighters and the Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces, Quds News Network (QNN) reported. | These confrontations are part of an extensive operation launched by the PA in Jenin and its refugee camp, which has drawn widespread condemnation and protests from Palestinians. | A comprehensive commercial strike swept Jenin on Monday in protest against the ongoing campaign, which has now lasted over…
(2024-12-19). Palestinian Authority refuses to back down in fight with Jenin fighters. aljazeera.com Residents in the Jenin camp have lived with days of clashes between PA security forces and local fighters.
(2024-12-19). Lebanese farmers strive to rebuild their olive groves after war. newarab.com As Lebanon tries to recover from the damage caused by recent warfare, local olive farmers in the south have returned to their fields following the US-brokered Grappling with significant losses that threaten not just their livelihoods but also the very fabric of their communities, farmers returning from
(2024-12-19). Why does Europe fear a quick end to the Ukraine war? aljazeera.com Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky argues that a Ukraine deal favoring Russia threatens other European countries.
(2024-12-19). Egypt unveils new financial reform strategy to boost investments and trade. tvbrics.com Key initiatives include a two-phase financial reform plan and reducing customs clearance times to two days by 2025…
(2024-12-19). Indian Film Festival 2024 to be held in Russia. tvbrics.com Visitors in Moscow and St. Petersburg will be able to see seven Indian films of different genres…
(2024-12-19). Iran and China strengthen ties with new development cooperation agreement. tvbrics.com The nations approved the execution of two development projects in Iran…
(2024-12-19). Iran and Egypt to expand diplomatic relations on sidelines of D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation summit. tvbrics.com This meeting is to set the stage for strengthened cooperation between the nations…
(2024-12-19). Shenzhou-19 crew performs longest spacewalk in China's history. tvbrics.com Taikonauts set up defences against space debris…
(2024-12-19). Vladimir Putin: BRICS work is based on reciprocity and respect for interests of group's countries. tvbrics.com The Russian leader answered journalists' questions at the annual press conference…
(2024-12-19). In the dark: How rolling blackouts have transformed life in Ecuador. aljazeera.com
(2024-12-19). Cyclone Chido death toll in Mozambique rises to 73. aljazeera.com At least 66 of the deaths occurred in the northern Cabo Delgado province, national disaster centre says.
(2024-12-19). Pakistan slams US sanctions on ballistic missile programme. aljazeera.com Pakistan's foreign ministry warns sanctions have 'dangerous implications' for the 'strategic stability of the region'.
(2024-12-19). Trump intervened to sink US debt ceiling bill. What happens next? aljazeera.com The president-elect's late intervention to sink the bipartisan bill leaves lawmakers scrambling to reach an agreement.
(2024-12-19). Why is Apple being sued by the Democratic Republic of the Congo? aljazeera.com Tech giant accused of using illegally mined metals in iPhones and other products sold globally.
(2024-12-19). Luigi Mangione arrives in NY to face murder, terrorism charges. aljazeera.com Luigi Mangione was returned to New York to face charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
(2024-12-19). Georgia court disqualifies prosecutor Fani Willis from Trump election case. aljazeera.com The decision adds further uncertainty to the case, which alleges Trump and his allies tried to overturn the 2020 race.
(2024-12-19). Zelenskyy says US, Europe must work together to secure Ukraine peace. aljazeera.com Zelenskyy insisted that any steps to secure peace in Ukraine would have to involve the might of the United States.
(2024-12-19). France's largest rape trial ordeal ends with defendants found guilty. aljazeera.com Gisele Pelicot, the victim at the centre of France's largest ever rape trial, was cheered as she left court on Thursday.
(2024-12-19). Macron surveys cyclone devastation in Mayotte. aljazeera.com French President Emmanuel Macron visited Mayotte after Cyclone Chido left the island in ruins.
(2024-12-19). Fury vs Usyk 2: Heavyweight boxing title bout pair face-off for 11-minutes. aljazeera.com Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk had to be pulled away from each other after an 11-minute face-off ahead of title fight.
(2024-12-19). The Azerbaijani President Reaffirmed His Country's Alliance with Russia. globalresearch.ca Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev reaffirmed his country's alliance with Russia in the extended interview that he gave to Rossiya Segodnya chief Dmitry Kiselyov earlier this week that can be read in full
(2024-12-19). Exclusive: 3/5 women working in Graham's husband's unit 'left alleging bullying and abuse'. skwawkbox.org 
BDSU members are in industrial dispute with Unite over alleged bullying and abuse by management in unit run by Jack Clarke; new details contradict union's sudden counter-claim workers were suspended for harassing women The Unite union has been condemned by workers and their union representatives attacks on staff who are in an industrial dispute with the union …
(2024-12-19). ALBA-TCP Rejects New Canadian Sanctions Against Venezuela, Venezuelan Government: Canada is US Pawn. orinocotribune.com The member states of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America — Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) have rejected a new set of sanctions imposed "on a group of Venezuelan state officials" by the government of Canada, the organization announced in a statement. ALBA-TCP stated it condemns this new wave of illegal and arbitrary measures, and demands respect for the sovereignty of the Venezuelan people. | "Canada, like the US government, persists in its policy of imposing [coercive unilateral] measures on Venezuelan public officials in the name of 'democracy,'" reads the statement, published via soci…
(2024-12-19). Georgia's roadmap for reconciliation with Russia and a sovereign future. infobrics.org In addition to economic cooperation, Tbilisi could reestablish direct ties with Moscow, which could lead to resolving regional security issues. This could help the country to deconflict with the two breakaway republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. And while it may seem too farfetched now, it might even result in the restoration of full ties with them, particularly if Georgia gives Russia feasible security guarantees.
(2024-12-19). Thames Water ordered to pay £18 million fine for breaking shareholder payout rules. leftfootforward.org Ofwat has told Thames Water to pay £18.2 million after finding it made £131 million in dividend payments that were "unjustified" due to its poor performance. | The regulator has also announced that Thames Water will be allowed to increase its bills by 35% by 2030. | The average annual bill will rise to £588 by 2030, Ofwat said, up from £436 this year, not taking into account inflation. | Thames Water, which has debts of £15.7 billion, had initially requested approval to increase its bills by 59% by the end of the decade, claiming that it would not survive otherwise. | Ofwat has s…
(2024-12-19). "Rape Club" Prison in California: U.S. Gov't to Pay Record $116M to 103 Women Who Sued over Abuse. democracynow.org "When you're in prison, the retaliation starts. … I don't think my judge sentenced me to go through this." The U.S. government has agreed to pay a record-breaking amount of nearly $116 million to settle lawsuits brought by 103 people who survived sexual abuse and assault at a federal women's prison in California. The facility, FCI Dublin, was shuttered earlier this year. Its former warden is now himself imprisoned after being convicted of sexually abusing incarcerated people under his care. Aimee Chavira, who was formerly incarcerated at FCI Dublin and is part of the class-action s…
(2024-12-19). Scientists develop carbon-capturing 3D printing method to revolutionize construction. nationofchange.org NTU Singapore researchers unveil a breakthrough that reduces the carbon footprint of concrete while enhancing its strength and efficiency for 3D-printed buildings.
(2024-12-19). The angry theatregoer outburst at Macbeth: is Covid-19 actually the culprit? thecanary.co In the stillness of London's Harold Pinter Theatre, as David Tennant crouched on stage to deliver a pivotal soliloquy in Macbeth, chaos erupted. A patron, incensed after being asked to wait before returning to his seat after a loo break, began shouting indignantly from the wings. Demanding immediate access, he disrupted the performance with his […] | By
(2024-12-19). Technocracy Rising: Why It's Crucial to Understand the End Game. globalresearch.ca Major shake-ups are occurring across the global stage. History is replete with examples of breaks with the past from major political, economic, technological, and social upheaval. Throughout the ages, many self-serving individuals and groups have positioned themselves as rulers, financiers, …
(2024-12-19). Survivors of Infamous California "Rape Club" Prison Win Record $116M Settlement. truthout.org "When you're in prison, the retaliation starts. … I don't think my judge sentenced me to go through this." The U.S. government has agreed to pay a record-breaking amount of nearly $116 million to settle lawsuits brought by 103 people who survived sexual abuse and assault at a federal women's prison in California. The facility, FCI Dublin, was shuttered earlier this year. Its former warden is now… |
(2024-12-19). Workers strike Amazon just before holiday. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Fed up with company labor law-breaking by refusing to bargain with their Amazon Labor Union, nearly 10,000 Teamsters, drivers and warehouse workers too, have gone on strike, starting at 6 am on December 19. Among the East and West Coast locations for the strike and the picket lines are ones at warehouses in metro New …
(2024-12-19). China makes breakthrough in developing 220-metric-ton high-thrust hydrogen-oxygen engine. ecns.cn China has successfully completed a test of a 220-metric-tonne high-thrust hydrogen-oxygen engine for the first time in Xi'an, north China's Shaanxi Province, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Group on Wednesday.
(2024-12-19). Telling our stories: breaking out of capitalism's cultural chains. cpusa.org The following is based on a report given to the CPUSA National Committee in November, and includes contributions from members of the Writers Subcommittee of the CPUSA Labor Commission. | As political and cultural battles deepen in the United States, we must intensify the struggle to reclaim the cultural arena from capitalist dominance. Just as the Party contests in elections to challenge the ruling class, it recognizes the need to contest dominant cultural narratives — via stories, art, music, and media — that shape public consciousness. For the Party, the goal is clear: to build a working-class me…
(2024-12-19). Where Does The Aggression Really Begin? thealtworld.com New York prosecutors This news comes out at the same time as a Haaretz report titled "
(2024-12-19). Where Does The Aggression Really Begin? caitlinjohnstone.com.au The empire's favorite trick is to begin the historical record at the moment its enemies retaliate against its abuses.
(2024-12-19). Trump Confronts a Rising China. scheerpost.com
(2024-12-19). IEA Coal Outlook Bad News For Miliband. wattsupwiththat.com There still appears to be some naive puzzlement at the IES, that renewable energy is not replacing coal. | They still have not worked out that countries like China and India know that they cannot run their economies on the vagaries of wind and solar power.
(2024-12-19). Not Just Waiting Around for Higher Tariffs, China Looks to BRICS. infobrics.org And why not when Brazil has over 200 million people and the world's ninth largest economy, bigger even than Russia's?>
(2024-12-19). Trump Confronts a Rising China. strategic-culture.su Can He Manage U.S.-China Relations Without Precipitating World War III? | By Michael KLARE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Ga…
(2024-12-19). China: Humanitarian and development actors must collaborate to restore people's dignity in protracted crises. icrc.org
(2024-12-19). New Report Focuses on Digital Threats Faced by Civilians During Armed Conflicts. icrc.org
(2024-12-19). (W.E.Talk) Media professional Harald Bràºning: Why do I choose Macao as my"first home"Ôºü. ecns.cn On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to motherland, Harald Bràºning, a media professional who comes from Germany and has been living in Macao for nearly 40 years, was recently interviewed by China News Service's West-East Talk. From the perspective of Macao's permanent foreign residents who experienced the return of Macao, he shares the story of Macao's rapid development over the past 25 years, and talks about the convenience of foreign residents' life in Macao and Zhuhai, as well as the potential of Macao as a hub where East meets West.
(2024-12-19). Sri Lanka thanks China for economic and debt support. plenglish.com The president acknowledged China's contribution to his country in a meeting with Qin Boyong, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), according to a statement from the office of the presidential media division. | During the meeting, the head of State said his appreciation extends to Beijing's support for the debt restructuring program and its loans during economic challenges. | He also highlighted China's assistance during disaster situations and the provision of school uniforms for the South Asian island's children. | Dissanayake also called for…
(2024-12-19). Chinese Foreign Ministry welcomes international travelers to write their own 'Journey to the East'. ecns.cn China welcomes international travelers to visit the country and experience the smash-hit cultural products and the unique charm of Chinese culture, and write their own Journey to the East, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a press conference on Wednesday.
(2024-12-19). Beijing Daxing International Airport optimizes procedures for visa-free transit. ecns.cn Beijing Daxing International Airport has optimized customs clearance procedures to ensure the implementation of China's visa-free transit policy.
(2024-12-19). ASEAN set to benefit from China's growth. ecns.cn With China aiming to maintain steady economic growth in 2025, its efforts to invigorate the economy will not only help its own stable growth but also have a positive impact on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
(2024-12-19). Chinese commerce ministry slams EU's inclusion of Chinese companies and individuals in 'fully-fledged listings'. ecns.cn China deplores and firmly opposes the EU's move, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Thursday in response to a question regarding the EU's decision to include Chinese companies and individuals in this sanctions list for the first time.
(2024-12-19). Fluorine pollution in electroplating | How 'toxic' is the new pollutant PFOS. ecns.cn At present, PFOS has been listed as a persistent organic pollutant by the Stockholm Convention. With the increasingly strict control of PFOS in the world, China has also demonstrated a positive response and introduced a series of policies and measures to jointly promote the elimination of PFOS.
(2024-12-19). U.S. Corporate Land Grab in Ukraine Underlies War With Russia. covertactionmagazine.com Heralded as a hero in Western media, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has allowed foreign private interests to steal his country's best land In early November, Barbara Bonte, a Belgian member of the European Union (EU) parliament, raised concern about the sell-off of Ukrainian land on a massive scale to U.S. private equity firms along with …
(2024-12-19). Canadian Politicians and Bureaucrats Responsible for the COVID-19 Crimes. globalresearch.ca I greatly appreciated this message from Rick Charleston of British Columbia, and we are sharing it here with his permission. | I would like to add an important note to Mr. Charleston's list of recipients: Canadian judges who neglected their duty, …
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(2024-12-19). U.S. needs to look within for root cause of drug abuse: spokesperson. ecns.cn The U.S. should look within for the root cause of the issue of drug abuse, and take more practical measures to strengthen drug control and cut demand at home, rather than scapegoating others, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday.
(2024-12-19). Renowned Chinese film actress Xie Fang passes away at 89. ecns.cn Renowned Chinese film actress Xie Fang, who portrayed Lin Daojing in the film The Song of Youth, passed away at 2: 14 am on Thursday in Beijing at the age of 89, the Beijing Daily reported.
(2024-12-19). Trade between Chinese mainland and Macao SAR increases 4.3 times in 24 years. ecns.cn Economic and trade relations between the Chinese mainland and Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) are growing stronger, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Thursday just before the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland.
(2024-12-19). Xi inspects Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin on Thursday morning.
(2024-12-19). Xi meets representatives from all walks of life in Macao. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with representatives from all walks of life in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Thursday afternoon.
(2024-12-19). University tech helps in all-round progress. ecns.cn Li Xiaoyan, president of Henan province-based Huanghuai University (HHU), is proud that his institution has helped save people's lives in 2022 and 2023 with its high-tech achievements in landslide deformation and technical research.
(2024-12-19). Panda cub turns half year old in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Meng Meng, the eldest of the world's only giant panda triplets, gave birth to the cub on June 18. The cub has grown from 178 grams to 10,880 grams as of Wednesday.
(2024-12-19). City view of Macao. ecns.cn This year marks the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. After 25 years of development, Macao has become a world renowned tourism destination, where Eastern and Western cultures have co-existed for over 400 years.
(2024-12-19). What is PFOS. ecns.cn PFOS, or perfluorooctane sulfonate and its salts and perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride, serves as a persistent organic pollutant, resembling a troublesome "little monster" that plagues us. What is PFOS? What are its properties? Watch episode 1 of the four-episode popular science animation videos to start the journey of overcoming difficulties and upgrading!
(2024-12-19). 'My hands are paralyzed from torture': Gazans reveal horrors of Ofer Camp. 972mag.com
(2024-12-19). Gaza "A Graveyard for Children" & "Evaporating Palestinians" indiemediatoday.com
(2024-12-19). NATO Arms Poland More Than Ukraine in Preparation for Potential War with Russia? globalresearch.ca The massive transfer of NATO military equipment to Poland testifies to the West's possible preparations for a direct war with Russia. Weapons and equipment arriving in Poland in such quantities, as if we are currently on the eve of a …
(2024-12-19). Georgia's Roadmap for Reconciliation with Russia and a Sovereign Future. globalresearch.ca Ever since it gained independence in 1991, Georgia has been struggling to find a clear path. This is a rather unusual development for one of the oldest countries on the planet and one of the first Christian nations. | For approximately …
(2024-12-19). Is Seeking to Stop a War a Crime? Whistleblowers and Other Government Activists Need to be Heard. Philip Giraldi. globalresearch.ca The early November detention of Asif Rahman, a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer, indicted in a federal
(2024-12-19). The Deceptive Junk Science About Fluoride. globalresearch.ca In the 1964 satirical black comedy film Dr. Strangelove there is the iconic scene when the rogue general Jack D Ripper, played by Sterling Hayden, tells Peter Sellers' character, "Ever hear of the fluoridation of water? Do you realize that …
(2024-12-19). Selected Articles: Autism, Made in the USA. globalresearch.ca By Since the early 1990s, there have been staggering increases in several chronic conditions: ADHD rates have risen by 890 percent, autism diagnoses by 2,094 …
(2024-12-19). Trump's Tariff Threats Will Only Push India Closer to Russia. globalresearch.ca US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose a "high tariff" after accusing New Delhi of imposing them on the import of certain American products. However, by imposing such tariffs, Trump will only force India to expand trade relations with …
(2024-12-19). Is public, quality healthcare possible in the United States? mronline.org Healthcare workers in the U.S. have long been fighting for a radical transformation of the current for-profit healthcare system in order to provide quality care to all.
(2024-12-19). President William Ruto Reveals Plans for Kenya to Join BRICS. infobrics.org President William Ruto The move was revealed during a meeting between Ruto and Chinese government officials at State House…
(2024-12-19). Brics' Daringly Autonomous Model for Financial Sovereignty. infobrics.org Three communiqués, two approaches, one global economy…
(2024-12-19). Trump's tariff threats will only push India closer to Russia. infobrics.org Indian DM considers relations with Moscow as "higher than the highest mountain".
(2024-12-19). Eric Adams and Daniel Penny make Black People the face of crime. mronline.org Daniel Penny's acquittal was not surprising, and neither is Mayor Eric Adams' defense of Penny and law enforcement power being used against Black people.
(2024-12-19). General Motors' 1991 Christmas Massacre: 21 plants, 74,000 jobs gone. peoplesworld.org This article is part of the People's World 100th Anniversary Series. In the 1980s, General Motors CEO Roger Smith became infamous in the eyes of auto workers nationwide after he initiated a major onslaught against organized labor and the working class with his mass shutdown and outsourcing of auto plants across the country. He and his …
(2024-12-19). Once Upon a Time, a Nation of Laws. tomdispatch.com Post-election America finds itself in a panic. Voices from across a wide political spectrum warn that the country stands on the precipice of a potentially unprecedented and chaotic disregard for the laws, norms, and policies upon which its stability and security have traditionally relied. Some fear that the "new" president, Donald Trump, is likely to declare a national emergency and invoke the Insurrection Act, unleashing the U.S. military for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants and for "retribution against" the "enemy from within" as well as "radical left lunatics." As the New Republic's editor Michael…
(2024-12-19). 20 migrants die in shipwreck off Tunisia, 5 rescued: coastguard. newarab.com At least 20 migrants died in a shipwreck off Tunisia's eastern city of Maritime units have "recovered 20 bodies" and the search continues after they were "able to rescue five migrants of sub-Saharan African origin" from a boat that sank off El Louza, north of Sfax, a statement said. | According to the National Guard, the boat set off at around 11: 00 pm (2200 GMT) on Tuesday from the Chebba area north of Lou…
(2024-12-19). US Senator urges Biden to remove Cuba from terrorist list. plenglish.com Washington, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) US Senator Peter Welch today urged President Joe Biden to remove Cuba from the list of countries sponsoring terrorism before the end of his term.
(2024-12-19). Was Putin Really Joking? smoothiex12.blogspot.com Well, not really. Ask NATO to respond in substance to any real challenge, be that in combined arms or in the air, or Oreshnik ⚪ we all know they will respond with terrorism and pathos-ridden propaganda BS.
(2024-12-19). Venezuela's Economy Finishes 2024 with 2nd-Highest Growth Rate in South America. orinocotribune.com According to the latest report from the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), published this Wednesday, the growth rate of Venezuela's economy was the second highest of any in South American country in 2024. | In the report, "Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2024," it is observed that the country will achieve a growth rate of 6.2% in 2024. | The worst positioned in the South American ranking is Argentina, which will close the year with a -3.2%. The South American average was 2.1%. The highest growth rate in South America was that of Guyana (41.5%)…
(2024-12-19). Kim Ives of HaàØti Liberté: United States Is Occupying Haiti Through 'Transitional Council' (Interview). orinocotribune.com
(2024-12-19). US, Trinidad and Tobago Renew Military Agreements as PM Denies 'Venezuela Conflict' Troop Deployment. orinocotribune.com By Ricardo Vaz — Dec 16, 2024 | US officials praised the extension of agreements that "facilitate interoperability" between Trinidadian and US armed forces. | Caracas, December 16, 2024 ( On December 10, the US embassy in Trinidad
(2024-12-19). Two People Claim to Be President of Venezuela — Will US Militarily Intervene? orinocotribune.com
(2024-12-19). Kim Ives of HaàØti Liberté: United States Is Occupying Haiti Through 'Transitional Council' (Interview). orinocotribune.com The United States is occupying Haiti through the "transitional presidential council," a sort of "interim government" supposedly tasked with bringing stability and institutionality to the country, commented journalist Kim Ives during an interview with Orinoco Tribune. | "It is a puppet grouping… [US Secretary of State] Anthony Blinken put the entire political class of Haiti into one group for governing the country," he explained further. "And this has created something that is completely dysfunctional and completely at each other's throat—instability is built into the structure. Lenin said that revolutions…
(2024-12-19). One Year Later, Campuses Ban Pro-Palestine Protests 'In All But Name'. progressive.org Quietly rolled out over the summer, college and university policies target the student movement for Palestine.
(2024-12-19). Kill the 'non-profit killer' bill. peoplesworld.org Shortly after the election this fall, the House passed a dangerous piece of legislation that many call the "non-profit killer" bill. The bill has an incongruous title: the "Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act." It would give the Treasury Department the authority to unilaterally accuse non-profit organizations of supporting "terrorism" and revoke their non-profit status. …
(2024-12-19). Gisèle Pelicot makes "shame change sides" as over 50 found guilty of rape. peoplesdispatch.org
(2024-12-19). Workers launch largest strike against Amazon in US history. peoplesdispatch.org
(2024-12-19). Workers launch largest strike against Amazon in US history. peoplesdispatch.org Before the sun rose at 6 am on Thursday, December 19, thousands of Amazon workers in facilities across the United States launched the largest strike against the multi-billion dollar corporation in US history. Workers, organized with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, are continuing to hold down the picket line well into the afternoon (at the time of publication), in some cases braving arrests and police repression of their labor activity. | Amazon workers are hitting the company where it hurts the most—walking off the job right before the end of the year holidays, the busiest shopping season of the…
(2024-12-19). Ecuador's Galapagos Islands now open to US military. peoplesdispatch.org The decision is part of a process that seeks the reestablishment of US military bases in Ecuadorian territory. Several voices have severely criticized the decision as a violation of Ecuador's sovereignty.
(2024-12-19). Magazine on Cuban tourism launched in Peru. plenglish.com Lima, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The magazine Destinos, which focusses on tourism in Cuba and is being published in Peru, was presented at an event here that brought together tour operators, journalists, airline representatives and other personalities.
(2024-12-19). Colombia's birth rate drops by over 14 percent. plenglish.com Bogotá, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Births registered a year-on-year 14.4 percent drop in Colombia from January to October 2024, according to a report released today by the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE).
(2024-12-19). Cuba favors respectful relations with the US. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez stressed that his country and the United States could have a better relationship today if the latter had the political will to build it.
(2024-12-19). Cuban ambassador to Italy extols her country's endurance. plenglish.com Rome, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban ambassador to Italy, Mirta Granda, said in an interview published today by the Italian news agency Adnkronos, that the people of her country are united in unswervingly struggling for their development.
(2024-12-19). Cuba's infant mortality rate drops compared to 2023. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuba currently boasts a lower infant mortality rate than in 2023, as revealed on Thursday during the Fourth Ordinary Period of Sessions of the National Assembly of People's Power (Parliament) here.
(2024-12-19). Ecuadorian prosecutor refuses to disclose her whereabouts. plenglish.com Quito, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian Attorney General Diana Salazar today refused to give information about her whereabouts to the president of the local Parliament's Oversight Committee, Pamela Aguirre, who requested explanations about her absence.
(2024-12-19). Nicaragua leads Central America in electric service coverage. plenglish.com According to the Informe Pastrán bulletin, the country thus climbed from last place in 2006 in terms of electrical coverage, to become the leader in the region by surpassing Costa Rica, with 99.50 percent; Honduras (85.2); Guatemala (90) and El Salvador (99.42 percent). | The publication added that Nicaragua's progress in terms of electrification shows how the Sandinista government, with political will, investment and strategic planning, was able to transform the reality of the country in just a few years. | The Minister of Energy and Mines, Salvador Mansell, explained that 6.89 million people have access to ele…
(2024-12-19). Sudan conflict could trigger worst global famine. plenglish.com According WFP estimates, almost 1.7 million people throughout the country face famine or are at risk of suffering from it. | The African nation is the only place on the planet where UN experts have confirmed phase five of food insecurity, the highest of its classification, equivalent to famine conditions. | Among other dramatic figures, the UN considers that 25.6 million Sudanese, more than half of the population, suffer from acute food insecurity, the highest rate ever recorded for the country. | At the same time, one in two people in the world facing catastrophic levels of hunger lives in Sudan — more than…
(2024-12-19). Western Cuban province moves on with post storm recovery works. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's western province of Artemisa is going to great lengths to complete its recovery from the impact of Hurricane Rafael in the first months of next year, according to the statement made today by its governor, Ricardo Concepción.
(2024-12-19). El Salvador approves resolution in solidarity with Cuba. plenglish.com San Salvador, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The second National Assembly of the Bloc of Resistance and National Rebellion (BRP) in El Salvador approved a resolution in solidarity with the people of Cuba, a statement said.
(2024-12-19). Last day of blackouts in Ecuador, as promised by the government. plenglish.com Quito, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador will experience the last day of blackouts after nearly three months of power outages, according to the promise made by the government.
(2024-12-19). Putin denounces the dangerous way of killing General Kirilov. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 19 (Pressa Latina) The assassination of the head of the Russian Army's radiological, chemical and biological protection troops, Igor Kirilov, was carried out in a socially dangerous way, President Vladimir Putin said.
(2024-12-19). Brazilian economy to grow 3.5 percent in 2024. plenglish.com Brasilia, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) According to data from the fourth quarter inflation report, published today, the Central Bank changed the growth projection for Brazil's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024 from 3.2 to 3.5 percent, GDP is the sum of all final goods and services produced by a country, state or city, usually in a year.
(2024-12-19). Diaz-Canel present in second day of parliamentary debates in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel participates today in the second day of debates of the fourth ordinary period of sessions of the National People's Power Assembly (Parliament).
(2024-12-19). Dumb phones, a growing trend in Spain. plenglish.com Known as "dumb phones", without internet connection and only used to make and receive calls or send SMS, they entered the Spanish market and surprisingly found receptivity. | According to a research in which the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) participated, one in 10 Spaniards abandoned the smartphone to start using "dumbphones". | Silvia Martínez, professor at the UOC's Faculty of Information and Communication Sciences and director of the University Master's Degree in Social Media, pointed out that this cell phone is "a basic type of device, with a name related to the concept of dumb phone, to make a clear…
(2024-12-19). Fight against smuggling in Bolivia claimed eight military lives. plenglish.com La Paz, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The fight against smuggling in Bolivia caused until today the death of eight military and left 15 wounded, the head of the Strategic Operational Command (CEO-LCC), Colonel Felix Sandro Gutierrez said.
(2024-12-19). Grenada for sustainable production of seaweed with sargassum. plenglish.com Saint George's, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Grenada's Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell called for proposals on the sustainable production of seaweed with sargassum, an initiative that today could be added to the list of items that will contribute to the national economy.
(2024-12-19). Italy strengthens ties with Mexico by restitution of artefacts. plenglish.com Rome, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The recent restitution by Italy to Mexico of more than 100 archaeological pieces stolen from that country, shows how much space is left to deepen the cooperation between both nations, a statement says today.
(2024-12-19). Díaz-Canel en segunda jornada de debates parlamentarios en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, participa este jueves en la segunda jornada de debates del cuarto periodo ordinario de sesiones de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento).
(2024-12-19). Denuncian despidos en Ministerio argentino de Justicia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) Los afiliados a la Asociación Trabajadores del Estado (ATE) en Buenos Aires se movilizarán hoy frente al Ministerio de Justicia de Argentina para denunciar el despido de más de dos mil personas.
(2024-12-19). àöltimo día de apagones en Ecuador, según promesa del Gobierno. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) Ecuador vivirá hoy el último día de apagones después de casi tres meses de interrupciones eléctricas, según la promesa hecha por el Gobierno.
(2024-12-19). Impulsa Cuba creación de Observatorio Nacional de Drogas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) Con el fin de iniciar el proceso de implementación de un Observatorio Nacional de Drogas en el país, profesionales de diferentes organismos cubanos participan en un taller hasta mañana 20 de diciembre, con especial énfasis en la importancia de esa plataforma para el diseño políticas contra el consumo de drogas.
(2024-12-19). Dario: A sober assessment of the current state of AI and Semiconductor sectors. thesiriusreport.com 
Dario joins us today to discuss AI and semiconductor sectors, providing a very thoughtful and sober analysis of the current status of these sectors. This includes some relevant historical context.
(2024-12-19). The fall of Romanian democracy. uwidata.com By Florin Platon, Political scientist and the founder of DieM 25 Romania "War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength." George Orwell — 1984 The Romanian constitutional court annulled the country's presidential election on December 6, after CƒÉlin Georgescu's win that "shocked" many due to "declassified intelligence reports" by Romanian President Klaus Iohannis alleging a Russian interference …
(2024-12-19). A call for an international democratic movement against authoritarianism and neo-fascism. onlineopinion.com.au The rise of reactionary extremism in many countries, including the United States of America, the Russian Federation, and parts of Western Europe, raises the spectre of the internationalisation of 21st Century neo-fascism and authoritarianism.
(2024-12-19). "Results of the year with Vladimir Putin," an informational event which merits close attention. gilbertdoctorow.com "Results of the year with Vladimir Putin," an informational event which merits close attention As I have note on these pages, Vladimir Putin's speeches to mark one or another calendar event are a daily feature of Russian air time on state television. But there are also very special and noteworthy televised Putin-centered events. Today's fell …
(2024-12-19). Is Putin Capable of Strategic Thinking? thealtworld.com My doubts about Putin's ability to think strategically go back to 2008. I have always been a defender of Putin in that the aggression is from Washington to Russia, not vice versa, and that Washington, not Putin, is responsible for the conflict in Ukraine. | Nevertheless, I had early doubts about Putin's strategic vision. He spoke as if he had vision, but he acted as if he did not. When the American trained Georgian Army crossed over into South Ossetia killing the population and Russian peacekeepers, Putin was at the Beijing Olympics, apparently totally unsuspecting and totally unprepared. How could Putin not have…
(2024-12-19). British media gloating betrays masterminds behind Kirillov's killing. thealtworld.com The reveling by the British news media over the assassination of a top Russian general in Moscow is revealing in several ways. | First of all, it is a sickening display of wretched so-called journalism. The celebratory tone in British media outlets at the sight of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov's bloodied corpse lying in the snow speaks volumes of a despicable lack of respect. It says something about the depraved depth of British culture. | By comparison, the reporting of the assassination by American media outlets was relatively mundane and matter-of-fact. | Not so in Britain. The British media were almost eup…
(2024-12-19). Those Demanding a Swift 'Peace Deal' for Ukraine Don't Understand How Complex This War Really Is. bylinetimes.com With the re-election of Donald Trump to the Presidency of the United States, there are growing demands to try to find a resolution to the war that has raged across Ukraine since 2022. | Trump himself has repeatedly talked about ending the war in Ukraine, "in 24 hours". However, this is going to be an impossibly tall order, for the simple reason that such calls for a quick solution to this conflict simply don't understand its many complexities. | Those making these calls tend to begin by suggesting that Ukraine must cede some territory to Russia in order to bring the war to an end. This may sound simple. Surel…
(2024-12-19). Is Russia's Mutual Defense Pact with North Korea Truly Mutual? fpif.org Against the backdrop of nearly 11 years of total war in Ukraine, Russia and North Korea are increasing military cooperation into a full military defense pact. Both Pyongyang and Moscow have North Korea is turning into Russi…
(2024-12-19). 'Slap in the Face to Working-Class Families': Senate Sends Biden $895 Billion Military Bill. scheerpost.com
(2024-12-19). Sweeps Don't Solve Homelessness. scheerpost.com
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(2024-12-19). Socialists In Office Are Building Power On The Local Level. progressivehub.net DAVID DUHALDE | IN THESE TIMES…
(2024-12-19). Amazon workers threaten nationwide strike during Peak holiday season over pay, safety, and union recognition. nationofchange.org As Amazon faces record holiday sales, workers across the U.S. escalate strike threats to force the company to negotiate union contracts and improve working conditions.
(2024-12-19). Alaa Abdel Fattah's mother passes 80 days of hunger strike in UK. newarab.com Sitting on a small chair in front of the British Foreign Office building in London, Despite having completed his prison sentence, Now past 80 days of the hunger strike, which began in Cairo after Alaa's sentence officially…
(2024-12-19). Teamsters Launch Historic Nationwide Strike Against Amazon. truthout.org The Teamsters launched what the union described as "the largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history" on Thursday morning to protest the e-commerce behemoth's unlawful refusal to bargain with organized drivers and warehouse workers across the country. Workers in New York City, Atlanta, San Francisco, and other locations are expected to participate in Thursday's strike… |
(2024-12-19). Montana Supreme Court's Held Decision: A Loss for Climate Realism and Common Sense. wattsupwiththat.com The path forward lies in promoting policies that balance environmental stewardship with economic growth and energy reliability. Courts should stick to interpreting the law, not rewriting it to align with activist agendas. Montana, like the rest of the world, will continue to face challenges from climate variability. The answer isn't to hobble our energy systems—it's to build a resilient, innovative society capable of adapting to whatever the future holds.
(2024-12-19). Fixing the Media and Campaign Spending by the Rich. cepr.net Virtually everyone, except Elon Musk, agrees that the rich have too much political power these days. When a single individual can put tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars behind their favored candidate, it seriously distorts democracy. Unfortunately, there are few serious strategies for addressing this problem. Given the Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens …
(2024-12-19). Montana Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Youth in Historic Climate Case. truthout.org On Wednesday, the Montana State Supreme Court ruled to keep intact a lower court's decision from last year, which found that a law banning state lawmakers from considering greenhouse gas emissions when permitting fossil fuel projects was unconstitutional. The lower court ruling was made in late 2023, after 16 young petitioners sued the state on the grounds that a state law allowing such… |
(2024-12-19). Republicans Consider Making Elon Musk Speaker of the House. truthout.org Several Republican lawmakers in Congress are calling on billionaire Elon Musk, president-elect Donald Trump's pick to co-lead a purported commission on government efficiency, to replace current Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. Support for Johnson has shifted considerably this week as he tried to pass a continuing resolution bill to fund the government into spring. That measure failed when… |
(2024-12-19). Musk Slammed Trump's Treasury Pick. But Is Scott Bessent Really That Moderate? truthout.org Donald Trump is a master of populist demagoguery. He knows exactly when to turn up the volume on his most controversial ideas, and he knows when to dial down again and present an image of "business-as-usual." In throwing red meat to his base — through committing to mass deportations, promising to eliminate huge swathes of the federal government, and handing the Justice Department over to… |
(2024-12-19). Charged for Protesting Police Violence in 2020, Khalif Miller Is Still in Jail. truthout.org Four years and two presidential election seasons after the 2020 uprisings, much of the intense mainstream attention around issues of abolition and police violence has receded into increasingly distant memory. But many who took to the streets to demand justice for George Floyd and other Black and brown people brutalized by police are still grappling with the consequences of rising up. |
(2024-12-19). De Lille encourages integrating community engagement into tourism. sanews.gov.za De Lille encourages integrating community engagement into tourism | Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has highlighted the importance of integrating community engagement into tourism and conservation efforts. | "Sustainable tourism is about ensuring that the beauty and biodiversity of our destinations are preserved for future generations," De Lille said. | | As part of the annual Tourism Summer campaign, launched in the Free State in October this year, de Lille and Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu, visited various sites in the eThekwini Municipality on Wednesday. | | The visit forms part of the summer readiness…
(2024-12-19). 'There's no turning back' – Minister Ramokgopa on Eskom. sanews.gov.za 'There's no turning back' – Minister Ramokgopa on Eskom | The financial year ending March 2024 was an inflection point for Eskom, signifying the turnaround of the energy utility. | | This according to Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who addressed the media at the utility's annual results announcement for the Financial Year 2024. | | "The 2024 financial year is a point of inflection. There's no turning back [and] we'll only improve from here and that's the assurance we are giving to the country," Ramokgopa said on Thursday. | | The financial year ending in March was a challengin…
(2024-12-19). Construction to repair N1 sinkhole in Centurion completed. sanews.gov.za Construction to repair N1 sinkhole in Centurion completed | The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that construction to repair the sinkhole on the N1 near the Flying Saucer Interchange in Centurion, Gauteng, has been completed. | The repairs to the sinkhole on the N1 come shortly after another sinkhole on the nearby R21 was repaired last month. | The total cost of repairs to the two sinkholes was R424 million, with R280 million spent on the N1 and R144 million on the R21, respectively. | According to SANRAL CEO Reginald Demana, the N1 sinkhole project, which started in Septembe…
(2024-12-19). GM High Yield Potatoes are Now "Climate Change Resistant"? wattsupwiththat.com
(2024-12-19). GALLUP: Americans' contempt for their government is one of the world's highest. theduran.com
(2024-12-19). Know Your Enemy: Trump 2.0 and the Courts. dissentmagazine.org Matt and Sam talk to the hosts of the 5-4 podcast about how Trump can remake the federal judiciary—and perhaps the broader justice system—during his second term.
(2024-12-19). Georgia: Recent events and the 3+3 Platform. unitedworldint.com Georgia cannot confront the US alone. Georgia should cancel the decision to stay out of the 3+3 Platform as soon as possible. The presidential election was held in Georgia and boycotted by the opposition. The ruling Georgian Dream Party's candidate, former footballer and MP Mikheil Kavelashvili, won the election. Pro-Western activists protested against the election …
(2024-12-19). Des Moines Nurses Push for Union Recognition. progressive.org Nurses launch organizing drive at four Iowa hospitals.
(2024-12-19). Just How Bad Is the 'Educational Choice' Bill in Congress that Trump Is Expected to Support? progressive.org A federal voucher bill is closer to making it to the finish line than any that have come before it.
(2024-12-19). First Nation invests $20 million into Canada Nickel project. windspeaker.com
(2024-12-19). National chief reflects on successes and challenges of past year. windspeaker.com
(2024-12-19). The Right Has A Plan To Shut Down Progressive Civil Society. progressivehub.net NEGIN OWLIAEI AND MAYA SCHENWAR | TRUTHOUT…
(2024-12-19). Hama Rejoices as Assad Regime Collapses After Decades of Fear. themedialine.org
(2024-12-19). IDF Soldier Seeks Presidential Pardon in Security Documents Case. themedialine.org
(2024-12-19). Turkey Considers Regulations To Curb Youth Screen Addiction. themedialine.org
(2024-12-19). France left without a government as Barnier falls. thecommunists.org President Emmanuel Macron's panic decision last summer to dissolve the French parliament (in the hope of resurrecting some pretence of a national consensus held together by 'moderate' centrist parties of left and right and with 'extremist' parties safely relegated to the fringes) only made matters worse for fans of centrism. To the horror of 'moderates', …
(2024-12-19). The fall of Romanian democracy. unitedworldint.com Romanian political scientist Platon writes about the annulation of his country's presidentian elections. By Florin Platon, Political scientist and the founder of DieM 25 Romania "War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength." George Orwell — 1984 The Romanian constitutional court annulled the country's presidential election on December 6, after CƒÉlin Georgescu's win that "shocked" many due …
(2024-12-19). Tel Aviv University Researchers Uncover Mechanism Behind Rare Neurological Disease. themedialine.org
(2024-12-19). The Role of Skill vs Luck in Online Gambling Games. moguldom.com Online gambling thrives on the tension between skill and luck. Some games challenge players' strategic thinking, while others rely purely on chance. This blend keeps players engaged and defines the unique excitement of online platforms. For those exploring online casino real money Australia, understanding this dynamic is crucial to shaping their experience. But how do …
(2024-12-19). Google Attacks ChatGPT With Gemini 2.0: 5 Things To Know. moguldom.com Google has taken a major step in the AI race with the release of Gemini 2.0 Flash, a multimodal AI model designed to outpace competitors like OpenAI's ChatGPT. Touted for its speed, efficiency, and versatility, Gemini 2.0 Flash claims it can revolutionize business analysis, coding, and multimodal AI capabilities. Here are five things to know …
(2024-12-19). How Reliable Specialists Handle Hazardous Materials in After-Death Cleanup. moguldom.com Coping with the consequences of a loss can be tough and emotional, especially when it includes handling substances during the up process. Skilled experts in this field offer assistance to guarantee safety and meticulousness by following guidelines. This piece delves into how trustworthy professionals handle scenarios with care and precision while underscoring the significance of …
(2024-12-19). Honest Reporting Canada: Who are the Donors. justpeaceadvocates.ca 
Check out who donates to Honest Reporting Canada (see full list below) | Research from Just Peace Advocates has revealed a comprehensive list of the many philanthropic organizations discreetly funding HonestReporting Canada's harassment and misinformation campaigns. | This includes $82,000 from the United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto. | UJA claims its "mission is to preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life" and leads "a community characterized…
(2024-12-19). Can we 'reach toward the shared platter'? anabaptistworld.org Happy holiday season to you, dear reader! I think we have a very special issue here. I want to call your attention to a couple of articles. On page 8, Jenna Liechty Martin's "Wisdom of my children" is a beautiful piece that brought tears to the eyes of more than one of our staff. I …
(2024-12-19). Gender-Based Violence Command Centre goes live. sanews.gov.za Gender-Based Violence Command Centre goes live | The Department of Social Development's Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) is officially operational again, marking a significant step forward in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). | | After a protracted battle with the initial service provider due to non-delivery, the department terminated the contract and appointed a new service provider. | | The service was relaunched at 10 am on Wednesday, 18 December, with voice call capabilities restored as a priority to meet urgent needs. | | "Due to the urgent need to resuscitate…
(2024-12-19). South African Post Office SOC Ltd Amendment Bill signed into law. sanews.gov.za South African Post Office SOC Ltd Amendment Bill signed into law | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the South African Post Office SOC Ltd Amendment Bill into law, setting the stage for a significant transformation of the country's postal service into a modern, multi-functional hub for government, business, and community services. | | The new law expands the objects and mandate of…
(2024-12-19). Fast food chain slapped with R1m fine for contravening Consumer Protection Act. sanews.gov.za Fast food chain slapped with R1m fine for contravening Consumer Protection Act | The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has welcomed the ruling issued by the National Consumer Tribunal – which confirmed that the Gauteng-based fast food chain, Braai Block, violated provisions of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). | | The Tribunal has since imposed an administrative penalty of R1 million on the food chain, which must be paid within 90 days. | | This follows a tip-off received by the NCC from a consumer about potential violations of various CPA provisions by Braai Block. | | "The consumer alleged that Braa…
(2024-12-19). MEC Diale-Tlabela assesses services at Tshwane TOLAB. sanews.gov.za MEC Diale-Tlabela assesses services at Tshwane TOLAB | As part of government's ongoing efforts to ensure citizens receive efficient and effective service delivery, Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, on Wednesday, made her first official visit to the Tshwane Transport Operating License Administrative Bodies (TOLAB), since its relocation to the city centre. | | "We were doing monitoring to ensure that services are provided to all public transport operators efficiently and effectively, and also to give support to the staff of the department in doing work on a daily basis," the MEC said…
(2024-12-19). The U.S. economy in 2024. america.cgtn.com The adage that elections are ultimately about the economy was never more apt for the U.S. in 2024. Growth largely outperformed expectations, and the forecast for 2025 is also robust. But recession chances remain elevated heading into 2025, according to some analysts that say inflation and tariffs are likely the biggest risks to economic stability. Owen Fairclough has the report.
(2024-12-19). Public Picks 2024. publicbooks.org What were the books of 2024 that dazzled, challenged, and inspired us?
(2024-12-19). Iranian Rial Hits Record Low as Economic Woes Mount. themedialine.org
(2024-12-19). Ukrainian Refugees 'Unfairly' Blocked From Route to Seeking Permanent Life in the UK. bylinetimes.com Thousands of Ukrainian refugees have had their hopes of remaining in the UK dashed after the Government ruled that, in contrast to those fleeing other parts of the world, they will not be able to count the years they've already spent forging new lives in Britain, towards their claims for permanent residency. | Refugees from other parts of the world can count all of their time spent living in the UK towards permanent settlement status, which is normally granted after 10 years. | But in a statement quietly slipped out in a written parliamentary statement by migration minister Seema Malhotra, that route has now b…
(2024-12-19). Low-paid NHS workers hit with £70 million in car parking fees, latest figures show. leftfootforward.org Figures released today show health workers in England forked out a whopping £70,510,110 just to park at work in the financial year 2023/24.
(2024-12-19). Revolutionising the Self. Colin Todhunter. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-12-19). NicaNotes: Holiday Reflection. afgj.org By Kathleen Murdock (Kathleen Murdock is a founding member of the Jubilee House Community from 45 years ago, and has worked with its project in Nicaragua, the Center for Development in Central America, for the past 30 years.) I am a Christian. Many of you who read this are of different faiths or of no…
(2024-12-19). 'The Pelicot Rape Trial Shows How Pornography is Contributing Towards an Epidemic of Sexual Violence Against Women'. bylinetimes.com Like many others I have admired the dignity and fortitude with which the victim in this case, Gisele Pelicot, has conducted herself throughout an ordeal that has been horrific on every possible human level. | And, although the scale of the allegations and in particular the sheer number of those accused is staggering, sadly, many aspects of the case are depressingly familiar to anyone who is involved with this type of offence in the UK, and probably most other places in the world. | There has been over the last few years a significant increase in the number of sexual offences that are reported in the UK and e…
(2024-12-19). A study of 11,000 twins shows how to make America walkable again. grist.org
(2024-12-19). Pragjyotishpur LitFest '24 Concludes with a High Note. pressenza.com Guwahati: The curtain came down for the Pragjyotishpur Literature Festival 2024 at Madhavdev International Auditorium of the Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra premises in the prehistoric city of northeast India. | The venue… | The closing ceremony also witnessed the presentation of Pragjyotishpur LitFest literature awards to veteran Nepali writer Bidyapati Dahal and Suprakash Bhuyan (promising writer's category) in the gracious presence of learned academician Dr. Amarjyoti Choudhury with many others. | Dahal, a Sanskrit scholar who has immensely contributed to Nepali and Hindi literature, expressed his gratitud…
(2024-12-19). Could a magnetic motor generator be used to power our homes for free? expose-news.com The John Christie Electric Generator, also known as the Lutec 1000, is a magnetic motor generator device developed by Australian mechanical engineer John Christie and his electrician friend Lou Brits. It was …
(2024-12-19). IFINTEC 2025 Conference to promote next-generation banking "solutions" expose-news.com The IFINTEC Finance Technologies Conference and Exhibition is scheduled to take place in May 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. This global conference is considered one of the most important and prestigious events in …
(2024-12-19). Wind power produces almost no energy yet UK energy providers still claim to deliver "green" energy — how? expose-news.com Across Europe and the UK energy prices soared last week and wind power failed to produce any meaningful power. In the words of Norway's energy minister, "It's an absolutely shit situation." Even …
(2024-12-19). Climate Change Trial at The Hague. pressenza.com The stakes are extremely high as the impact of fossil fuels on climate change goes to The Hague for hearings December 2-13, 2024 to determine whether nations are obligated to phase out fossil fuels. Will the esteemed court issue an opinion that truly impacts climate change? | The court's opinion is expected in 2025. | {Special Notification: Antarctica is experiencing a frightening collapse that has polar scientists fearful and speaking out like never before. A link to an interview with James Woodford, a New Scientists' reporter, who attended a recent emergency session with 450 polar scientists is found at the end…
(2024-12-19). 'Judging Freedom' edition of 19 December: "Murder in Moscow" gilbertdoctorow.com 'Judging Freedom' edition of 19 December: "Murder in Moscow" I am appreciative of the title given by the producer to today's broadcast, as it likely assured higher than usual audience interest. And, in fact, Judge Napolitano and I did spend some time talking about the assassination of General Kirillov by an Uzbek man in the …
(2024-12-19). Some Consequences of Intoxication With Material Things. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah [The Exalted] says: ÿ•ŸêŸÜŸëŸé Ÿ±ŸÑŸÑŸëŸéŸáŸé ŸäŸèÿØŸíÿÆŸêŸÑŸè Ÿ±ŸÑŸëŸéÿ∞ŸêŸäŸÜŸé ÿ°Ÿéÿߟ֟éŸÜŸèŸàÿ߀ü Ÿ&agra…
(2024-12-19). The Victorious Group. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, "There will not cease to be a group amongst my Ummah upon the truth; neither will they be harmed by those who betray them nor those who oppose them until the command …
(2024-12-19). British media gloating betrays masterminds behind Kirillov's killing. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-19). Luigi Mangione contra Karl Popper. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-19). Georgia: Recent events and the 3+3 Platform. uwidata.com The presidential election was held in Georgia and boycotted by the opposition. The ruling Georgian Dream Party's candidate, former footballer and MP Mikheil Kavelashvili, won the election. Pro-Western activists protested against the election results. For weeks, protests against the government have continued across the country. The protests were initially sparked when the government decided to …
(2024-12-19). Take me to your leader. nationofchange.org Arrogance and charisma are not the same as leadership.
(2024-12-19). Reimagining Iraq's Marshes with photographer Tamara Abdul Hadi. newarab.com The fate of Dams recently La…
(2024-12-19). Through music, Lina Sleibi spreads hope and love this Christmas. newarab.com
(2024-12-19). Iraqi Kurdistan oil exports stalled amid budget disputes. newarab.com Efforts to resume oil exports from
(2024-12-19). Govt mints billions from minerals, oil. independent.co.ug 
But more money still missing, says Uganda's third EITI report COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | The value of Uganda's mineral production has jumped from Shs 19.92 billion in 2020/2021 to Shs 202 billion in 2021/22. That is one of the findings from the country's third report of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), a global standard …
(2024-12-19). DPP launches mentorship programme to enhance prosecution skills. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has launched a mentorship programme for prosecutors aimed at enhancing the litigation, research, case preparation, and legal writing skills of prosecutors. According to the Director of Public Prosecutions Jane …
(2024-12-19). Luwero Town Clerk orders roadside vendors to vacate before Christmas. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Luwero town clerk has ordered the immediate eviction of roadside vendors operating in kiosks and illegal market stalls ahead of the Christmas season. More than 100 vendors had erected kiosks, containers and stalls across the streets and roadside in Luwero town to maximize sales ahead of Christmas. Some …
(2024-12-19). Smallest UK firms suffer more in trade with EU after Brexit: report. independent.co.ug 
LONDON | Xinhua | A London-based think tank published a report on Wednesday revealing that Brexit had a more pronounced impact on exports for the smallest United Kingdom (UK) firms compared to medium and large enterprises. Exports to the European Union (EU) dropped by 30 percent for the smallest firms and 15 percent for medium-sized …
(2024-12-19). Winnie Byanyima to camp at Luzira if denied access to Besigye. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Winnie Byanyima, the wife to Dr Kizza Besigye, the four-time presidential candidate has threatened to camp at Luzira Maximum Prison if she is denied access to him. Besigye is currently on remand at Luzira prisons over charges related to being found in possession of firearms in a foreign country. Addressing …
(2024-12-19). District Council recognizes Saboti clan. independent.co.ug Namisindwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Namisindwa district council has officially recognized the Saboti people as one of the bona fide clans in the district, a first step in their quest to be named as one of the tribes in the Uganda consititution. The Saboti, a small group of people living in Bukokho Sub County, …
(2024-12-19). Farmers in Bugisu show off PDM progress. independent.co.ug Museveni In Bugisu To Monitor PDM Projects Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has challenged leaders, especially chairpersons at different levels and sub-county chiefs, to document the beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) in order to help the government track the effectiveness of implementing the program. "You should get data …
(2024-12-19). Govt launches interest-free fund for commercial farmers. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has launched a new 210 billion-shilling financing initiative targeting large-scale farming activities in the country. The Financing Scheme for Private Large Scale Commercial Farmers is designed to overcome challenges encountered by farmers seeking financial. It intends to provide timely, affordable, and accessible financial resources to farmers who are …
(2024-12-19). Insurance sector advocates for local marine cargo insurance implementation. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Efforts to streamline logistics for Ugandan traders have taken a significant step forward as stakeholders rally behind local marine cargo insurance implementation. Emmanuel Karugaba Neezha, CEO of DESLER LOGIS U LTD, Associate Partner at SIMBALAND CARGO HOLDINGS U LTD, and Vice Chairman of the Uganda Consolidators Association (UCA), highlighted the …
(2024-12-19). Kwoyelo's victims worried appeal against reparation could delay justice. independent.co.ug Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Victims of atrocities committed by former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo have expressed concerns that an appeal by the Attorney General against a court order on reparations could further delay their quest for justice. The International Crimes Division of the High Court, on December 16, declared Kwoyelo …
(2024-12-19). BBC political editor drools over Nigel Farage, calling him a 'master of political storytelling'. thecanary.co BBC political editor Chris Mason eyes pretty much glazed over while he spoke about Nigel Farage on the broadcaster. It looks like the concerning way the BBC has boosted the far right demagogue over many years is only intensifying: Chris Mason, "Nigel Farage is a man who is a master of political storytelling" "Never before […] | By
(2024-12-19). 11 Best Sites to Buy Instagram Followers (Real & Active). thecanary.co With so many users trying to build a career on Instagram, growing your account is challenging. Especially if you've just started on this journey, it's easy to feel frustrated and lost—because, despite your efforts, nobody engages with your account. A major way to overcome this slump is to buy Instagram followers. This boosts your profile […] | By
(2024-12-19). Meet Natassa, who desperately needs a stem cell donor this Christmas. thecanary.co A family from South London are making a desperate appeal on behalf of their 19-year-old daughter. Natassa urgently needs to find a stem cell donor after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. The family, who run a fish and chip shop at the heart of a local community, are urging people to register to help […] | By
(2024-12-19). DWP leaving around 90,000 older people WITHOUT winter fuel payments — even though they applied. thecanary.co Tens of thousands of pensioners may not receive their Winter Fuel Payments before the end of 2024 due to a significant backlog in processing new Pension Credit claims, according to BBC Verify. This delay follows chancellor Rachel Reeves' July announcement that Winter Fuel Payments would primarily be limited to those receiving Pension Credit. DWP: chaos […] | By
(2024-12-19). Thames Water is laughing its head off at Labour — as OUR bills set to rise by over a third. thecanary.co The UK's water industry, privatised in 1989, has faced escalating criticism over environmental mismanagement, financial instability, and inadequate infrastructure investment. Recent developments underscore these challenges, particularly concerning rising consumer costs and persistent service failures. Now, just to add insult to industry, the failing regulator has announced that water bills are set to rise by over […] | By
(2024-12-19). Former top Petro aide jailed amid corruption probe. colombiareports.com A Bogota judge jailed the former councillor on regional issues of Colombia's President Gustavo Petro over her alleged involvement in a corruption scandal at the disaster management unit UNGRD. The…
(2024-12-19). Reform defector Tim Montgomerie reveals how much Elon Musk is likely to give to the party. leftfootforward.org Former Tory Tim Montgomerie, who switched from the Conservatives to Reform last month, reveals what he thinks the figure will be.
(2024-12-19). Biden just set a big new climate goal. Can the US achieve it? grist.org With just a month left in office, the Biden administration is setting a bold new target for U.S. climate action. On Thursday, the White House announced a national goal that would see the country's greenhouse gas emissions drop 61 to 66 percent below 2005 levels by 2035. That would keep the United States on a "straight line" trajectory toward Joe Biden's ultimate goal of hitting net zero emissions by 2050, officials said. If that happens, it would mean the country is only emitting as much carbon as it's simultaneously sequestering through techniques like restoring forests and wetlands — in other words, th…
(2024-12-19). SA reports surge in seasonal rubella cases among children. sanews.gov.za SA reports surge in seasonal rubella cases among children | The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported a significant rise in rubella cases across the country. | By the end of September, the NICD identified over 8 700 IgM-positive cases. | | Data indicates that 98% (8543 out of 8723) of these cases have affected children under 15 years old, with the majority occurring in the age group of five to nine years. | | The Centre for Vaccines and Immunology (CVI) at the NICD has recorded a rise in rubella cases in 2024, exceeding the numbers from fever-rash surveillance since 2015. | |
(2024-12-19). Buy Now, Suffer Later. levernews.com 
(2024-12-19). 'Cold War: A Love Story': Novel takes us to 1960s-'70s revolutionary hotspots. peoplesworld.org Author John Catalinotto and I have a lot in common: For one thing, we're both big fans of the fictional writing of àÅlvaro Cunhal, the late Portuguese Communist Party leader who wrote under the pen name Manuel Tiago. In fact, Cunhal is a fleeting character in Catalinotto's own first fictional writing, Cold War: A Love …
(2024-12-19). Women in France and around the world: 'Thank you, Gisele'. peoplesworld.org "Thank You, Gisele," a huge banner read opposite the Avignon courtroom Wednesday as Gisele Pelicot watched her rapist husband Dominique sentenced to 20 years behind bars. Mr. Pelicot received the maximum sentence for aggravated rape under French law after admitting he had drugged his wife over the years, knocking her out and recruiting strangers online …
(2024-12-19). "President" Musk gets his lapdog Trump to push for government shutdown. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Apparently heeding his corporate "handler," multibillionaire Elon Musk, Republican President-elect Donald Trump torpedoed a spending agreement covering the federal government from now through March 14 unless congressional Democrats raised the U.S. debt ceiling. Musk and his lap dog Trump don't want to deal with the mess of raising the debt ceiling next year even though …
(2024-12-19). Regime de Kiev mata general russo que expà¥s os crimes da Big Pharma ocidental na Ucrânia. globalresearch.ca O regime de Kiev continua a utilizar táticas terroristas contra a Rússia, realizando assassinatos seletivos contra figuras públicas fora da zona de conflito. Num outro movimento provocativo, os agentes de inteligência ucranianos em Moscou mataram Igor Kirillov, chefe das Foràßas …
(2024-12-19). Cuba, por mayor protección de los niños y jóvenes. radiohc.cu Desde el triunfo de la revolución, en enero de 1959, Cuba ha trabajado incansablemente por proteger a sus niños y jóvenes y garantizar su desarrollo pleno, aún en las difíciles condiciones que durante más de seis décadas ha impuesto el bloqueo norteamericano.
(2024-12-19). Resumen Cultural 2024. radiohc.cu La cultura cubana constituye una trinchera moral que enaltece la obra emancipadora de la Patria en este 2024.
(2024-12-19). Mujeres opinan y aportan a reforma constitucional en Haití. radiohc.cu Puerto Príncipe, 19 dic (RHC) El ministerio de la Condición de la Mujer y los Derechos de la Mujer de Haití promueve este jueves un debate para que este segmento social opine y aporte ideas para reformar la Constitución de la nación caribeña.
(2024-12-19). Presidenta de Honduras destacó solidaridad de médicos cubanos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) La presidenta de Honduras, Xiomara Castro, destacó la solidaridad y altruismo de los médicos especialistas cubanos que implementan la "Operación Milagro" en beneficio de la población más humilde.
(2024-12-19). Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba otorga premios de música. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) El joven Fabio González mereció el primer y tercer premio de composición Harold Gramatges que otorga la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac), se informó hoy en esta capital.
(2024-12-19). Asamblea Nacional analiza ejercicio de alta fiscalización al Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos. cubadebate.cu El informe señala que más de 664 000 habitantes del país se benefician del abasto de agua en la modalidad de carros cisterna. Alrededor del 80% lo reciben en ciclos superiores a los 15 días, siendo Santiago de Cuba, Granma, Holguín, Villa Clara, Mayabeque, Artemisa y Pinar del Río las provincias con los ciclos más largos.
(2024-12-19). Confirman participación de Arabia Saudita como selección invitada en Copa de Oro de Concacaf. cubadebate.cu En un movimiento que marca un hito en la historia del fútbol, la selección de fútbol de Arabia Saudita ha sido confirmada como el equipo invitado para las ediciones 2025 y 2027 de la Copa Oro de la Concacaf. El anuncio llega tras la reciente designación de Arabia Saudita como anfitrión del Mundial 2034, un evento que podría transformar el panorama deportivo del país árabe.
(2024-12-19). Tribunal de EE.UU. descalifica a fiscal que llevaba caso de interferencia electoral contra Donald Trump. cubadebate.cu Un tribunal de apelaciones de Georgia descalificó, este jueves, a la fiscal de distrito del condado de Fulton, Fani Willis, quien llevaba el caso de interferencia electoral contra el magnate republicano Donald Trump, aunque negó la solicitud de desestimar el caso. La corte citó una relación inapropiada entre Willis y un fiscal especial contratado para el caso como motivo de su descalificación.
(2024-12-19). Podría ser malaria la enfermedad misteriosa que causó la muerte de 37 personas en República Democrática del Congo. cubadebate.cu La agencia sanitaria de la Unión Africana declaró este jueves que la enfermedad misteriosa que causó al menos 37 muertes en la República Democrática del Congo (RDC) probablemente sea malaria, agravada por la vulnerabilidad de la población afectada. El 40% de los casos corresponden a niños menores de cinco años, con síntomas son similares a los de una gripe.
(2024-12-19). Ministro de Energía y Minas ofrece detalles del programa de recuperación del SEN. cubadebate.cu Este programa ‚àídijo De la O Levy‚àí concibe acciones concretas a corto plazo y tiene como objetivos fundamentales, además de recuperar la generación distribuida, recuperar la generación de las termoeléctricas que consumen combustible. "Además, debemos trabajar en las fuentes renovables de energía, fundamentalmente en la generación de energía fotovoltaica, para reducir los costos de generación".
(2024-12-19). Unión Eléctrica estima afectación de 1 711 megawatts durante el horario pico nocturno de este jueves. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica informó este jueves a través de su comunicado diario que se estima para la hora pico nocturna una disponibilidad de 1 559 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 200 MW, para un déficit —la diferencia entre la disponibilidad y la demanda— de 1 641 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se prevé una afectación de 1 711 MW en ese horario.
(2024-12-19). La NEA se opone a la elección de McMahon como secretaria de Educación por parte de Trump. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON — La Asociación Nacional de Educación, el sindicato más grande del país y con tres millones de miembros, se opone a la elección de Linda McMahon por parte del presidente electo republicano Donald Trump para dirigir el Departamento de Educación, una agencia que Trump y sus legiones quieren eliminar de todos modos. "Los estudiantes …
(2024-12-19). Fuerzas militares de Yemen lanzan ataque con misiles balísticos contra la capital de Israel. cubadebate.cu Fuerzas militares de Yemen lanzaron, este jueves, desde su territorio varios misiles balísticos de corto alcance hacia la capital de Israel. De acuerdo con la agencia de noticias catarí Al Jazeera, se sintieron fuertes explosiones en el centro de Palestina ocupada, abarcando tanto Tel Aviv como la ciudad de Al-Quds (Jerusalén).
(2024-12-19). Al menos siete muertos en nuevos bombardeos israelíes contra Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) Al menos siete palestinos murieron hoy tras nuevos bombardeos israelíes contra la Franja de Gaza, bajo fuego desde hace 14 meses, mientras el Ejército continuó su ola de arrestos en la ocupada Cisjordania.
(2024-12-19). Paz con fuerza. radiohc.cu Al asumir la presidencia en enero de 2017, Donald Trump citó el concepto de "Paz a través de la fuerza", como elemento central de su política exterior general de "Estados Unidos primero".
(2024-12-19). Constata Comisión Temporal gestión de la Gobernadora de Granma (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) Tal y como establece la ley 138 de Organización y Funcionamiento de los gobiernos locales, en la próxima sesión del Consejo provincial del Poder Popular de Granma rendirá cuenta de su gestión, la Gobernadora Yanetsy Terry Gutiérrez.
(2024-12-19). Continúan sesiones del Parlamento con apretada agenda. cubadebate.cu Este jueves, la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular desarrolla la segunda jornada plenaria de su cuarto período ordinario de sesiones, en la décima legislatura, con la presencia del presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.
(2024-12-19). Cuba apuesta por una política de atención integral a la niñez, la adolescencia y la juventud. cubadebate.cu En el cuarto período ordinario de sesiones de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en su décima legislatura, el vice primer ministro Eduardo Martínez Díaz comentó la implementación del Plan de Acción de la Política de Atención Integral a la Niñez, Adolescencia y Juventudes.
(2024-12-19). Equipo médico de Lula: Ha mostrado una recuperación notable y se le ha autorizado retomar sus labores cotidianas. cubadebate.cu El mandatario brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, se prepara para retomar sus funciones en la capital tras recibir el alta médica. Según su médico de cabecera, Roberto Kalil, el presidente ha mostrado una recuperación notable, permitiéndole viajar de vuelta a Brasilia desde su residencia en Sao Paulo, donde ha pasado el periodo de convalecencia.
(2024-12-19). Iniciativa de Biden pretende reducir emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero en más del 60 por ciento para 2035. cubadebate.cu El presidente estadounidense, Joe Biden, ha reafirmado su compromiso con la mitigación del cambio climático al anunciar una meta ambiciosa de reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero en más del 60% para 2035. Según medios de prensa, la iniciativa se presenta como un esfuerzo por consolidar su legado en la lucha contra el calentamiento global.
(2024-12-19). L'evoluzione geopolitica della Pentalasia. strategic-culture.su Il concetto di Pentalasia potrebbe assumere un nuovo ruolo significativo nella comprensione degli eventi mondiali in Medio Oriente e oltre. | Segue nostro Una pianificazione regionale irrinunciabile per l'equilibrio | Come abbiamo visto, l'importanza strategica dell'Iran non puà≤ essere sopravvalutata. Le cosiddette "sanzioni della comunità internazionale" hanno in realtà l'effetto di spingere l'Iran nelle braccia di Cina, Russia, Tur…
(2024-12-19). Lula vuelve a hospital en Brasil para nuevos exámenes médicos. radiohc.cu Brasilia, 19 dic (RHC) El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, se someterá este jueves a nuevos exámenes médicos en el hospital Sirio-Libanés, en Sao Paulo, donde fue hospitalizado la semana pasada para una cirugía de emergencia en la cabeza.
(2024-12-19). Aprueban en El Salvador resolución de solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu San Salvador, 19 dic (RHC) La segunda Asamblea Nacional del Bloque de Resistencia y Rebeldía Nacional (BRP) en El Salvador aprobó una Resolución de solidaridad con el pueblo de Cuba, indicó este jueves un comunicado.
(2024-12-19). Vladímir Putin: Rusia necesita no un alto el fuego con Ucrania sino una paz duradera. cubadebate.cu "Necesitamos no una tregua, necesitamos una paz duradera, sólida respaldada por garantías para la Federación de Rusia y sus ciudadanos. Cómo proporcionar estas garantías es una cuestión difícil". aseguró este jueves el presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, durante una rueda de prensa anual combinada con la línea directa con la ciudadanía.
(2024-12-19). Lecciones de Siria y Líbano: la resistencia es la única garantía de la soberanía. strategic-culture.su Las acciones de Israel tras el colapso de Siria pusieron de manifiesto un calculado impulso sionista hacia la expansión y la dominación regionales. Sin resistencia a las agresiones desenfrenadas de Tel Aviv, la soberanía de todos los Estados de Asia occidental se verá amenazada por la ocupación económica, militar y política.
(2024-12-19). EE.UU. devuelve a Cuba 42 migrantes irregulares por vía aérea. cubadebate.cu Este jueves 19 de diciembre se produjo la devolución a Cuba de 42 migrantes irregulares, 29 hombres y 13 mujeres, la mayoría de La Habana, en vuelo procedente de EE.UU. por el Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí. Dos de esa personas fueron trasladadas al órgano de investigación por encontrarse como presuntos comisores de hechos delictivos antes de salir del país.
(2024-12-19). Analizarán diputados cubanos implementación de política de la niñez. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) La Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba (Parlamento) analizará hoy los avances en la implementación de la política de atención integral a la niñez, adolescencia y juventudes, aprobada hace un año.
(2024-12-19). Havanatur cumple 46 años de fundada. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) El Grupo Internacional de Turoperadores y Agencias de Viajes Havanatur cumple este jueves 46 años de fundado, cuando refuerza sus operaciones y apunta a incrementarlas en el futuro inmediato.
(2024-12-19). Parlamento cubano chequea recuperación de la provincia de Artemisa. cubadebate.cu En el cuarto período ordinario de sesiones de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, el gobernador de Artemisa, Ricardo Concepción Rodríguez, actualizó sobre la recuperación de la provincia tras el paso del huracán Rafael.
(2024-12-19). Qué trae la prensa cubana, jueves 19 de diciembre de 2024. cubadebate.cu