(2024-12-21). Pentagon Confirms 'Around 2,000' US Troops Deployed In Syria. popularresistance.org Pentagon Press Secretary General Pat Ryder revealed on 19 December that the US has "around 2,000" troops deployed inside Syria, more than double the figure Washington has previously claimed to have inside the war-torn country. | "As you know, we have been briefing you regularly that there are approximately 900 US troops deployed to Syria. In light of the situation in Syria and the significant interests, we recently learned that those numbers were higher," Ryder told reporters on Thursday, adding that he "learned today there are approximately 2,000 US troops in Syria."
(2024-12-21). Veteran Calls Out House Committee For Supporting Genocide. popularresistance.org Washington, DC – On Wednesday, 17-year veteran and intelligence officer Josephine Guilbeau disrupted the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to call out the billions of dollars Congress sends to fund genocide in Gaza while neglecting veterans at home. Here is what she had to say: | "US Congress is complicit in the genocide in Gaza! You keep sending billions of dollars to Israel meanwhile veterans are homeless and committing suicide with more budget cuts on the way. As a 17-year veteran and intelligence officer, I am watching you destroy American values and jeopardize our national security.
(2024-12-21). Israel's Genocide Day 440: New Reports Of Mass Killings In Gaza. popularresistance.org On Wednesday, the Israeli daily newspaper Haaretz published an investigative report based on testimonies of Israeli army members under the condition of anonymity, describing various acts of intentional killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. | According to the testimonies gathered by Haaretz, soldiers, and officers of the Israeli army's 252nd brigade described a line north of the Netzarim corridor, the depopulated military area created by Israel cutting the Gaza strip in half south of Gaza City. According to testimonies, this line is known as "the dead bodies line", which Gaza people "know very well."
(2024-12-21). Human Rights Watch finds Israel guilty of extermination and 'acts of genocide'. mronline.org 
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.
(2024-12-21). Humanity Must Not Look Away: a call to protect Gaza's healthcare system. mondoweiss.net 
We stand with Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, in pleading with the international community: Do not remain silent as Gaza's healthcare system is systematically destroyed.
(2024-12-21). Protesters to Biden: 'Dismantle the Deportation Machine'. workers.org 
Over 100 people rallied at Philadelphia's Independence Hall next to the Liberty Bell on Dec. 18, International Migrants Day, to pressure the Biden Administration to dismantle the deportation machine before he leaves office. The demonstration was organized by a coalition of groups concerned about immigrant rights. International Migrants Day, Dec. . . . |
(2024-12-21). US lifts bounty on leader of US designed foreign terrorist organization. thealtworld.com 
US media claims "he agreed to a U.S. demand that he not allow terrorist groups in Syria to pose a threat to the United States or Syria's neighbors." | In reality HTS is still a terrorist organization right now committing terrorism all across Syria. | The US had all along been arming & funding the organization even as both it & its "leader" were listed/wanted as terrorists. | This is what 1000s of US' armed forces died for in the so-called "War on Terrorism" stretching 20 years — to use terrorism as a pretext to invade and occupy while also using the very same terrorism as a proxy to depose governments the US…
(2024-12-21). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org
(2024-12-21). Mayo Clinic Neurology AI Program tests platform to detect brain diseases‚ÄØ. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Research suggests machine learning can assist clinicians with diagnoses, treatment ‚ÄØ Imagine a world where neurological diagnoses are made with greater precision, treatment decisions are supported by data-driven insights and early detection is more frequent. This is the vision driving new research from the Mayo Clinic Neurology Artificial Intelligence Program (NAIP), where artificial intelligence (AI) serves as a powerful tool to support and augment the expertise of healthcare professionals. The NAIP team is testing StateViewer,…
(2024-12-21). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-12-21). Thailand : Sixth conviction of pro-democracy activist Anon Nampa under "lèse-majesté" charges. fidh.org
(2024-12-21). 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.
(2024-12-21). Putin Thinks Al-Qaeda in Syria Is Reformed Too. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-21). Has the Resistance in West Asia been defeated? workers.org 
A Venezuelan international relations expert, Rodriguez Gelfenstein was previously Director of the International Relations of the Presidency of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, his country's ambassador to Nicaragua and an adviser for international politics for TeleSUR. Translation: John Catalinotto. Syria map shows surrounding countries and major cities. The U.S. has . . . |
(2024-12-21). Privatizing Syria: US Plans To Sell Off a Nation's Wealth After Assad. orinocotribune.com By Kit Klarenberg — Dec 17, 2024 | In the immediate wake of the Syrian government's abrupt collapse, much remains uncertain about the country's future — including whether it can survive as a unitary state or will splinter into smaller states as did Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, a move that ultimately led to a bloody NATO intervention. Moreover, who or what may
(2024-12-21). Via Syria, US and Israel are trying to spread sectarian conflict to the region. unitedworldint.com Interview to Russia Today France on recent events in Syria. UWI author political scientist Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan was guest to Russia Today France. Gàºzaltan answered the question on the recent developments in Syria. Mr. Gàºzaltan, good evening. Currently, there are numerous forces present in Syria. I would like to begin directly by discussing their relations …
(2024-12-21). Via Syria, US and Israel are trying to spread sectarian conflict to the region. uwidata.com By Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan UWI author political scientist Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan was guest to Russia Today France. Gàºzaltan answered the question on the recent developments in Syria. Mr. Gàºzaltan, good evening. Currently, there are numerous forces present in Syria. I would like to begin directly by discussing their relations with Türkiye. According to the Washington …
(2024-12-21). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2024-12-21). 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.
(2024-12-21). Press TV, Iran 'Spotlight' panel discussion: Exploiting Syria's Instability. gilbertdoctorow.com I hope that readers of these pages will find yesterday evening's 'Spotlight' discussion program of Press TV to be as thought provoking as I did in my capacity as participant. My debating partner, journalist John Bosnitch in Canada, was well prepared with an analysis of current developments in Syria under stage management from the United …
(2024-12-21). Syria is for all religions, sects: HTS reassures. ummid.com Amidst the apprehensions that there could be clashes after the fall of Assad regime, Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) while calling for unity reassured that Syria is for all religions and sects.
(2024-12-21). Israel accuses Pope Francis of trivializing 'Genocide' in Gaza context. ummid.com In a move that could spark outrage, Israel has accused Pope Francis of trivializing the term 'Genocide' in Gaza context.
(2024-12-21). Do you have a missing family member in Syria? icrc.org
(2024-12-21). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-12-21). Trump praises 'mighty' Türkiye for Syria takeover. ummid.com U.S. President Elect Donald Trump praised, what he called, 'smart' Tayyip Erdogan and 'mighty' Türkiye for Syria takeover.
(2024-12-21). Syria: What is the ICRC's contribution in the search for missing people? icrc.org
(2024-12-21). Useful information for people affected by the conflict in Syria. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). 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:…
(2024-12-21). Laos: States should ask "Where is Sombath?" at upcoming review of human rights record. fidh.org
(2024-12-21). IHRC calls for Holocaust Memorial Day boycott. ummid.com The Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has urged Muslims, local government and other organisations to boycott Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations as the organiser's has failed to add Gaza to the list of genocides.
(2024-12-21). 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.
(2024-12-21). Pakistan jails 25 Imran Khan supporters over attacks on military sites. aljazeera.com Military court convicts civilians involved in 2023 unrest, with rights groups slamming ruling as 'intimidation tactic'.
(2024-12-21). US State Dept gives nod to $5bn in potential arms sales for Egypt. aljazeera.com Huge sale likely to go through despite ongoing concerns over Egyptian government's human rights breaches,…
(2024-12-21). IDF downs drone entering Israel from east, probing failed interception of Houthi missile. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Palestinian reports say that Israeli settlers set a mosque on fire, sprayed anti-Arab messages in West Bank village ‚ñ GAZA: Israeli-attributed strikes kill at least seven ‚ñ SYRIA: Protester shot in leg by IDF near Ma'ariya, UNDOF mandate extended by six month…
(2024-12-21). NSW Labor government's latest attack on rail strike highlights need for rank-and-file committees. wsws.org Workers are up against a Labor government that is utterly hostile to their demand for a real pay rise and intends to use every mechanism at its disposal to eliminate their democratic rights and shut down their struggle.
(2024-12-21). Workers in Staten Island, New York, join Amazon strike. wsws.org More than 5,500 workers at Amazon's JFK8 facility, alongside thousands of other workers, are fighting for their economic needs and fundamental rights.
(2024-12-21). Iran says own aircraft used for 'responsible' pullout from Syria. presstv.ir Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has described the aim of Iran's presence in Syria as preventing the spread of insecurity to the broader region.
(2024-12-21). I'm barely alive. Let 2025 not be a third year of Gaza genocide. newarab.com 
When The New Arab asked me to write a reflection on 2024, I honestly didn't know where to start: every month of 2024 in Gaza has been drenched with I've stared down death more times than I can remember, the corners of my bloodshot eyes now seem permanently filled with gunpowder residue and soot. | While you read this, you're most likely enjoying a festive break, wondering what presents you'll receive, and looking forward to a blessed time with loved ones, family an…
(2024-12-21). US suspends $10M bounty on HTS chief. newarab.com 
The The announcement followed a meeting in Damascus between U.S. diplomat for the Middle East, Barbara Leaf and the leader of During a press conference, she welcomed 'positive messages' from their talks, including a promise to fight t…
(2024-12-21). After fall of Assad dynasty. independent.co.ug 
What Syria's risky new moment means for Syrians, leaders in the region, Turkey, Israel, and America COMMENT | STEVEN A. COOK | On January 21, 1994, Basil al-Assad was killed in what the Syrian government described as a car accident. According to official dispatches, he had been driving too fast on the way to the airport …
(2024-12-21). How To Understand The Change Of Government In Syria. popularresistance.org Just over a decade ago, Assad's government remained in power largely because of support from Iran and Russia, but also because of the involvement — to a lesser extent — of neighbouring Iraq and Hezbollah (Lebanon). Assad did not have the stomach for the contest. He became president in 2000 after the death of his father, Hafez al-Assad, who took office through a military coup in 1971. Bashar al-Assad had a privileged upbringing and studied to be an ophthalmologist in the United Kingdom. When the rebel armies neared Damascus in December of this year, Assad fled to Moscow with his family, claiming that h…
(2024-12-21). Palestine: The food, land, and water crisis in the context of the Zionist extermination of the Palestinian people in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2024-12-21). How South Asia's toxic skies have become a silent killer. newarab.com 
A dystopian South Asian sky reveals itself through satellite images as smog and seasonal air pollution engulf northern India (Delhi, NCR, Haryana, and Punjab) and southern Pakistan's Punjab province. | While pollution has always been a concern, air pollution in the Global South has become especially catastrophic in recent years, worsening during the winter months and bringing public life to a standstill in major cities like New Delhi, Lahore, and Multan. | Experts attribute the crisis to industrial pollution, massive vehicle emissions, and the burning of crop stubble in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in India, as w…
(2024-12-21). US votes against UNGA resolution on Israel's humanitarian aid obligations in Gaza. ummid.com Showing again its duplicity on humanitarian crisis, the United States Thursday voted against a United Nations General Assembly resolution seeking the International Court of Justice (ICJ) opinion on Israel's obligations to facilitate aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-12-21). Ma Ying-jeou seeks cross-Strait study of Japanese war crimes. ecns.cn Ma Ying-jeou on Friday expressed his desire to facilitate cooperation between historical scholars from both sides of the Taiwan Strait to uncover the truth of the history of Japanese aggression against China.
(2024-12-21). Israel targets Gaza refugee camps and kills more than 100 in 2 days. wsws.org Israel Defense Forces launched multiple air strikes against residential buildings in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza and the Jabalya refugee camp in northern Gaza on Friday. An UNRWA representative said, "An entire society here is now a graveyard."
apnews.com (2024-12-21). Government funding bill clears Congress, averting a shutdownThe drastically slimmed-down 118-page package would fund the government at current levels through March 14 and add $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in agricultural assistance to farmers. | Republicans made a so-called handshake agreement to raise the debt limit at that time while also cutting $2.5 trillion in spending over 10 years.
(2024-12-21). Israel kills 7 children from one family in air strike on Gaza. aljazeera.com UNRWA says Gaza has become a 'graveyard' as Israel continues its bombing campaign amid worsening living conditions.
(2024-12-21). Sweden ends UNRWA funding after Israel ban. newarab.com 
Sweden will stop funding the Funding earmarked for Gaza will total 800 million kronor ($72 million) in 2025, but aid to UNRWA, which totalled 451 million kronor in 2024, will be stopped, said the government. | The move comes after Israel passed legislation to bar UNRWA from operating in Israel and east Jerusalem starting from late January, while raising the pr…
(2024-12-21). Israeli Forces Shoot Two Palestinians Near Nablus and Salfit. imemc.org 
On Friday, Israeli forces shot two Palestinian young men, one of whom suffers disabilities, in the northern and central West Bank governorates of Nablus and Salfit. Occupation forces shot a Palestinian child with live ammunition, on Friday, after invading the town of Beit Furik, southeast of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. Media sources …
(2024-12-21). Israel-Palestine Documentary 'No Other Land' soars above controversy. mronline.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.
(2024-12-21). 20 settlers injured as Yemeni ballistic missile hits Tel Aviv. presstv.ir At least 20 Israeli settlers have sustained injuries after a ballistic missile launched from Yemen struck the central part of the Israeli-occupied territories.
(2024-12-21). Yemen's Houthis hit Tel Aviv, Israel, with missile. aljazeera.com Latest tit-for-tat attack follows Israeli air strikes on Sanaa and Hodeidah, which killed nine people earlier this week.
(2024-12-21). Missile from Yemen falls in central Israel, 23 lightly wounded; IDF: Interception failed. haaretz.com A large crater several meters deep was formed at the impact site, a playground between residential buildings in Jaffa, south of Tel Aviv. Many residents reported they didn't have time to reach a bomb shelter, with a loud explosion heard mere seconds after sirens were activated…
(2024-12-21). As Israel's public broadcaster faces shutdown threat, self-censorship has taken hold, employees say. haaretz.com Even before Kan, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, is shut down, the threat itself is already having an impact. The news department is careful about its reports from Gaza and the Arabic-language channel, say some, has adopted a right-wing agenda…
(2024-12-21). WhatsApp wins lawsuit against Israel's NSO Group accused of phone hacking. haaretz.com NSO has not yet responded to the ruling, but consistently denies that its software is used unlawfully. The company maintains that all use of its technology is by state clients, including intelligence and law enforcement agencies, operating under their respective national laws…
(2024-12-21). A gang of asylum seekers' children is menacing a gentrifying Tel Aviv neighborhood. haaretz.com Children of asylum seekers and migrants who grew up in the slums around Tel Aviv's Central Bus Station and have virtually no chance of integrating into Israeli society, are being tempted to join violent gangs in their neighborhoods. A tale of fear and loathing in the southern reaches of the city…
(2024-12-21). With its megalomaniacal arrogance, Israel is turning into ancient Athens. haaretz.com One can easily liken Israel to ancient Sparta, where war and national fortitude were glorified. But a more accurate comparison is with Athens, which in seeking to eliminate the Persian threat found itself facing catastrophe…
(2024-12-21). Missile from Yemen falls in central Israel, 23 lightly wounded; IDF: Interception failed. haaretz.com Two days after a Houthi missile destroyed a school in central Israel, a missile from Yemen wounded 16, including a child, after failed interception attempts…
(2024-12-21). Court rules that 9 youth to answer in Pastor Kayanja sodomy case. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mwanga II Magistrates Court has ruled that nine youths have a case to answer for falsely accusing Pastor Robert Kayanja of sodomy. The accused are Peter Serugo, Reagan Ssentongo, Moses Tumwine, Khalifa Labeeb, Alex Wakamala, Martins Kagolo, Israel Wasswa, Jamil Mwanda, and Aggrey Kinene. On Friday, the Court presided over …
(2024-12-21). Israeli airstrikes kill at least 25 in Gaza's Nuseirat camp. newarab.com 
(2024-12-21). Israeli settlers torch mosque, Israel 'increases PA cooperation'. newarab.com 
(2024-12-21). UN General Assembly asks court on Israel's obligations in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-12-21). In Gaza, we will reclaim our lives after Israel's war. newarab.com 
The ceasefire came into effect in Lebanon. The bombing stopped. The Lebanese breathed a sigh of relief. Yet, for us Gazans, we don't know when the war will end. The final line of our story is still unknown, like an open-ended novel. | What does the first day after war truly look like for a survivor? What do they think of in those quiet, fractured moments when the devastation finally recedes, and life, however difficult, has to start anew? | As a survivor of four wars and other aggressions on Gaza, I feel the first day isn't defined by politics, but is a deeply personal experience. | Today, I can't think about…
(2024-12-21). 'Baseless': Saudi Arabia on Israel normalisation breakthrough. ummid.com Saudi Arabia has denied the reports that the Kingdom has given up its demand of establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state as pre-condition to any normalisation talks with Israel.
(2024-12-21). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2024-12-21). Not one day in prison! No fine in Uhuru 3 sentencing victory! workers.org 
The following statement was posted on the Hands Off Uhuru website on Dec. 17. 2024;Workers World has supported the movement to free the Uhuru 3. African People's Socialist Party Chairman Omali Yeshitela outside courthouse where sentencing hearing took place, Dec. 16, 2024. Credit: Fight Back News "No one's going to . . . |
(2024-12-21). The Week in Censorship: Judging by reports restrictions on free speech is about to get worse, globally. expose-news.com The United Nations and World Health Organisation are tightening the noose on free speech. While the UN uses treaties, WHO is deploying a "social listening" technique in Pacific island nations. The European …
(2024-12-21). The War Continues in Lebanon's Only Burn Unit. themedialine.org
(2024-12-21). The Fenzel Plan: How the US Engineered the PA's West Bank Crackdown. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-21). Sri Lanka's People Have Kicked Out the Old Political Class. cadtm.org
(2024-12-21). The CADTM International network condemns the cowardice of Northern governments in response to the climate emergency. cadtm.org
(2024-12-21). Binding Treaty: Civil society decries corporate influence at the UN. cadtm.org
(2024-12-21). Ireland election: its economic model under threat? cadtm.org
(2024-12-21). US economy: an exceptional boom or a bubble to burst? cadtm.org
(2024-12-21). Tel Aviv Missile Strike Leaves Dozens Injured As Yemeni Solidarity with Gaza Intensifies. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A ballistic missile fired from Yemen struck central occupied Palestine early Saturday, injuring over 30 people as Yemeni Armed Forces intensified operations in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-12-21). Probe Urged into Murder of 2 Iranians in Northern France. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran called on the French government to launch a serious investigation into the murder of two Iranian nationals in a shooting incident in northern France.
(2024-12-21). Indian railways embrace innovation to boost safety and efficiency through cutting-edge technology. tvbrics.com 
The advanced system promises to revolutionise track maintenance with state-of-the-art diagnostics…
(2024-12-21). Russia to use domestically developed cancer vaccine in 2025. tvbrics.com 
It is created from weakened tumour cells…
(2024-12-21). Governments and banks once mocked Bitcoin. Now they want in on it. aljazeera.com After topping $100,000, Bitcoin supporters see the cryptocurrency soaring even higher.
(2024-12-21). 'Trapped inside': The children suffocating in the smog of Lahore. aljazeera.com Air pollution has become a major problem in Pakistan and it is children who are paying the price.
(2024-12-21). The desperate last stand to save a forest from Tesla. aljazeera.com In the German forest of Grunheide, hundreds of protesters occupied the trees to protest Tesla's expansion plans.
(2024-12-21). Could mosquitoes deliver vaccines against malaria? aljazeera.com Scientists have engineered the pests to provide enhanced immunity to the disease they transmit, according to new study.
(2024-12-21). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,031. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,031st day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-12-21). Ukrainian drones strike deep into Russia, Russia takes village near Donetsk. aljazeera.com Residential buildings have been hit in the Russian city of Kazan, causing no casualties.
(2024-12-21). What are 'non-crime hate incidents' which have become so hated in the UK? aljazeera.com Children in England and Wales have been investigated by police for calling each other names, a study has found.
(2024-12-21). Don't switch off — the world's children have never needed you more. aljazeera.com We all have a responsibility to make 2025 a better year for children everywhere.‚ÄØ…
(2024-12-21). Trump and the return of the National 'Emergy'. aljazeera.com
(2024-12-21). (VIDEO) Breakthrough in the fight against glioblastoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Casper family cherishing time together in 2023 There is new hope in the fight against glioblastoma, the deadliest and most aggressive form of primary brain cancer. Currently there is no cure, but results of a new study conducted at Mayo Clinic show patients experienced improved overall survival while maintaining quality of life after undergoing a novel approach to treatment. Watch: Breakthrough in the fight against glioblastoma youtu.be/3TZSUEP4jPM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2: 45) is in the…
(2024-12-21). Breakthrough in treatment approach showing promise in the fight against glioblastoma, the deadliest and most aggressive type of brain cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PHOENIX — Mayo Clinic announces the results of an innovative treatment approach that may offer improvement in overall survival in older patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma while maintaining quality of life. Glioblastoma is the most lethal type of primary brain cancer due to its aggressive nature and its treatment-resistant characteristics. It is the most common form of primary brain cancer. Each year an estimated 14,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with the disease. Results…
(2024-12-21). China: The 18th IHL Moot Court concludes in Guilin, CUPL claims victory for the sixth time. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). China: Humanitarian and development actors must collaborate to restore people's dignity in protracted crises. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). China: Experts discuss paths to bring peace and stability in Africa. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). New Report Focuses on Digital Threats Faced by Civilians During Armed Conflicts. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). Shift in policy set to bolster recovery. ecns.cn After remaining largely unchanged for over a decade, China's recent monetary policy shift is expected to provide stronger support for economic growth in the coming year.
(2024-12-21). Growth and stability 'focus' for next year. ecns.cn Growth and structural reforms for the economy were the focus of China's annual Central Economic Work Conference, or CEWC, held from Dec 11 to 12, when top policymakers decided the country's economic priorities for the next year, analysts said.
(2024-12-21). China reduces holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds to $760.1 billion in October. ecns.cn Chinese holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds fell to $760.1 billion in October, according to data released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury on Thursday (U.S. time). It marked a fourth consecutive month that China's holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds decreased, data showed.
(2024-12-21). China pledges support for Serbia's sovereignty, development. ecns.cn China will steadfastly support Serbia in upholding its national sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, while actively backing its pursuit of development and prosperity, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.
(2024-12-21). China's envoy: AI is not a cake for a small group of people. ecns.cn China's ambassador to the United Nations on Thursday emphasized that artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is not a cake for a small group of people, nor should its global governance be determined by just a small number of countries.
(2024-12-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reduce risk of respiratory infections. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Rates of infection for respiratory viruses are currently low in the U.S. but are starting to rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Flu, COVID-19 and RSV spread more in fall and winter, especially during holiday gatherings, travel and time spent indoors. Dr. Robert Jacobson, medical director of Mayo Clinic's Primary Care Immunization Program, says there are tools to help reduce the risk of becoming severely ill from these respiratory infections. Watch: The Mayo…
(2024-12-21). PLA garrison urged to play pillar role. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping urged members of the People's Liberation Army Macao Garrison on Friday to comprehensively improve their capabilities to perform their duties and make greater contributions to implementing the "one country, two systems" principle.
(2024-12-21). Xi extends sympathy to Mozambique cyclone victims. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of sympathy on Friday to Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi over the devastating Cyclone Chido that wreaked havoc in the African country.
(2024-12-21). Xi hails success of 'one country, two systems'. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping stressed on Friday long-term adherence to "one country, two systems" and urged Macao to continue with efforts to diversify its economy, as he addressed a gathering in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland.
(2024-12-21). SAR urged to enhance unity and cooperation. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said that the central government will fully support Sam Hou-fai, who was sworn in on Friday as the sixthterm chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, and the new SAR government in fulfilling their duties.
(2024-12-21). Chang'e 6 samples shed light on lunar magnetism. ecns.cn Chinese scientists recently obtained the first information about 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.
(2024-12-21). Spokeswoman offers condolences after deadly fire in Taiwan. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokeswoman extended condolences on Friday following a tragic fire in Taiwan that claimed nine lives.
(2024-12-21). Fluorine Pollution in Electroplating | Technologies and Engineering Demonstration for Typical PFAS Removal from Electroplating Wastewater. ecns.cn
(2024-12-21). It's Becoming Harder to Protest Gaza War on Campus—and Also to Teach About It. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-21). Biden sued over failing to rescue American hostages in Gaza. newarab.com 
Nine The lawsuit accuses the State Department of discriminating against Americans of Palestinian origin by abandoning them in a war zone and not making the same effort that it would promptly evacuate and protect Ame…
(2024-12-21). Selected Articles: Kiev Regime Kills Russian General Who Exposed Western Big Pharma's Crimes in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca 
By The choice of Igor Kirillov as a target is easy to understand. He was responsible for investigating Ukrainian …
(2024-12-21). Health tips and lookouts to help you power through the holiday season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mindfulness is key, Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert says LONDON — Whether it's overeating, catching an illness or feeling stress or sheer exhaustion, a busy calendar of holiday festivities can take a toll on health, says Safia Debar, MBBS, a general practitioner and stress management expert at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. In this expert alert, Dr. Debar answers common questions and offers tips to help you power through holiday gatherings in good health. Whether it…
(2024-12-21). American Mission Hospital in Bahrain joins Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A'ALI, Bahrain and ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic and King Hamad American Mission Hospital have announced that King Hamad American Mission Hospital is the newest member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. King Hamad American Mission Hospital is the first institution in Bahrain to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a group of carefully vetted healthcare organizations with special access to Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise. "We are proud to join the elite group of hospitals…
(2024-12-21). War and international humanitarian law. icrc.org Overview…
(2024-12-21). 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).
(2024-12-21). Egypt: Completion of the Regional Arabic course on International Humanitarian Law in Sharm El-Sheikh. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). 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…
(2024-12-21). Bangladesh: Hopeful embrace ends eight years of despair as Mariam is reunited with her husband. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). Armenia: Finding strength to fulfill a long-held dream. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). ICRC in 2024: Upholding humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). A Journey of No Return: ICRC helps clarify the fate of a missing Migrant. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). 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"
(2024-12-21). Thailand: ICRC and Thammasat University screen film, host discussion on IHL and South-East Asian history. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). Venezuela: Medical equipment — a matter of life and death. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). Geneva: ICRC reinforces financial support to National Society Investment Alliance (NSIA). icrc.org
(2024-12-21). 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…
(2024-12-21). 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…
(2024-12-21). Evaluation of the ICRC Learning Culture. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). As NATO doubles down on war offensive against Russia, Brussels and Berlin demand more rearmament and a war economy. wsws.org On December 4, Germany's Federal Cabinet decided on the National Security and Defense Strategy (SVI Strategy) to upgrade Germany and make it "war-ready" again after two lost world wars.
(2024-12-21). 'From Ground Zero' of Palestine makes to Oscar Shortlist 2025. ummid.com Palestinian Director Rashid Masharawi's 'From Ground Zero', has been officially shortlisted for the Oscar 2025 under the Best International Feature Film category.
(2024-12-21). Support for Cuban Government and people reaffirmed in Argentina. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Dec 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuban residents in Argentina, diplomats, workers and members of the Solidarity Movement reiterated in this capital their support for the revolutionary process in the Caribbean nation and denounced the aggression by the United States.
(2024-12-21). Amazon Workers Launch Largest Strike Yet: 'It Doesn't Feel Like a Job That Should Be Legal'. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-21). America's Health Insurance Grinches: A Scathing Indictment of 'Market' Economics. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-21). The West's Romance With Elections Is Dead—the Rules-Based Order Killed It. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-21). December2024 Issue: Quarterly Eco-Zine. afgj.org 
About the zine The Quarterly Eco-Zine is an e-zine overviewing our latest news, publications, webinars, delegations, projects and eyewitness accounts of ecological struggles and ecosocialist movements in the Americas. We aim to educate, mobilize and strengthen eco-solidarity across borders. In an era of climate catastrophe and environmental injustice, we strive to inspire hope and change….
(2024-12-21). Cops bust picket line as Teamsters strike seven Amazon warehouses. mronline.org 
Amazon warehouse workers and delivery drivers at seven facilities in the metro areas of San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, Southern California, and New York City are out on strike Thursday, in what the union says is the largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history.
(2024-12-21). Australian government strikes deal with Indonesia to release "Bali Nine" survivors. wsws.org These low-level young drug "mules," mostly from working-class backgrounds, paid a heavy price after being deliberately handed over by the Australian Federal Police to the Indonesian authorities in 2005.
(2024-12-21). US strike kills Islamic State group leader Abu Yusif. newarab.com 
(2024-12-21). Finally, India, Pakistan cricket boards strike deal. ummid.com India and Pakistan cricket boards have finally formalised a deal on match venues, ending the deadlock ahead of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025.
(2024-12-21). Sri Lanka: Workers action committee discusses defence of school development officers. wsws.org The online meeting was part of a campaign to alert workers to the government-initiated police attacks on SDOs and to rally support for their defence.
(2024-12-21). We Were Dangerous, a film about the abuse of girls by the New Zealand state. wsws.org The film's jarring tone stems from the misguided decision to turn a story about abuse and forced sterilisation into an "empowering" feminist tale.
(2024-12-21). Elon Musk promotes the global fascist right. wsws.org Elon Musk, owner of Tesla, SpaceX, and the social media platform X, is leveraging his staggering fortune to finance and promote fascist forces throughout the world.
(2024-12-21). Sri Lankan IYSSE public meeting: How to defeat the IMF austerity program? wsws.org The meeting will be held on January 3, 2025 at the Department of Political Science, University of Peradeniya.
(2024-12-21). Income and wealth inequality reach record highs in Canada. wsws.org The impact of growing inequality can be observed in various aspects of daily life. The number of homeless people is rising, and tent encampments are an increasingly common sight in Canadian cities. Nearly 23 percent of the population reported some type of food insecurity in 2022.
(2024-12-21). Arrest of top Brazilian general exposes military's role in January 8 coup. wsws.org The plot included an operation dubbed "Green and Yellow Dagger", which called for the the assassination of Lula and other top officials.
(2024-12-21). House Democrats join majority of Republicans in passing Elon Musk-approved government funding bill. wsws.org The stripped-down measure will fund the government through March 14, but it does not include a suspension or rise in the debt ceiling.
(2024-12-21). 60,000 feared dead: Residents of cyclone-hit Mayotte boo Macron. wsws.org Health workers fear a fifth of the population may be dead, but the French president arrogantly told angry crowds that if France did not rule Mayotte, it would be "10,000 times" worse.
(2024-12-21). IG Metall approves 35,000 job cuts and billions in wage reductions at VW. wsws.org According to media reports, the collective bargaining parties "wrestled" for more than 70 hours over five days to reach an agreement. In fact, the whole thing was a set-up.
(2024-12-21). Climate Change Weekly # 529 — Bad Estimates of Solar Activity and Temperatures Undermine Climate Change Projections. wattsupwiththat.com There is a case against the adoption of Net Zero given the enormous costs associated with implementing the policy, and the fact it is unlikely to achieve reductions in average near surface global air temperature, regardless of whether Net Zero is fully implemented and adopted worldwide. Therefore, Net Zero does not pass the cost-benefit test. The recommended policy is to abandon Net Zero and do nothing about so-called 'greenhouse gases.'
(2024-12-21). Digital Literacy: Preparing Students for the AI-Driven Job Market. moguldom.com AI has implemented its features in all possible fields. There is hardly a profession where you can't use AI-driven tools, and for most companies, experience with these technologies has become a must! Even if you're considering a position as a research paper writer, showcasing your expertise with digital tools is essential. You may be tasked …
(2024-12-21). Eco-Friendly Insulation Materials: Sustainable Solutions for Energy Efficiency. moguldom.com Choosing eco-friendly insulation materials is smart when improving your home's energy efficiency. These materials help regulate temperature, reduce energy consumption, and minimize environmental impact through sustainable sourcing and production methods. By selecting insulation options that are both effective and environmentally responsible, you contribute to a healthier planet while enhancing your living space. You may be …
(2024-12-21). MEAA welcomes News MAP funding 'leg up' for Australian journalism. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch The union for Australian journalists has welcomed the delivery by the federal government of more than $150 million to support the sustainability of public interest journalism over the next four years. Combined with the announcement of the revamped News Bargaining Initiative, this could result in up to $400 million in additional funding…
(2024-12-21). French troops begin departure from Chad. presstv.ir A contingent of 120 French soldiers has left Chad following the country's decision to end its defense cooperation pact with Paris.
(2024-12-21). Saudi man arrested after deadly car attack on German Christmas market. presstv.ir Saudi Arabia has expressed "solidarity" with Germany after a Saudi national was arrested following a deadly car-ramming attack in a Christmas market.
(2024-12-21). A fierce hidden battle between desires and conscience. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Imam Ash-Shawkaanee, may Allah have mercy upon him, stated: We often see a man holding a belief that agrees with the truth, but when he speaks to someone who disagrees with him — one who inclines to something of the innovations in religious …
(2024-12-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Recognizing 'holiday heart'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The holiday season is a time of celebration and excess, but Mayo Clinic experts say too much salt, caffeine and alcohol can lead to a little-known condition called "holiday heart" that can have significant consequences. Dr. Amy Pollak, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how "holiday heart" can put too much stress on the heart. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-12-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating liver cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Liver cancer rates have more than tripled in the U.S. since 1980 and continue to rise. More than 41,000 people will be diagnosed with liver cancer in the U.S. this year, and about 29,000 will die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, a Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center oncologist, discusses prevention and treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at…
(2024-12-21). Researchers discover an aging and inflammation biomarker. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers found that the gene expression of Il23r (depicted in red), which increases in aged blood at the protein level, is present in aged kidney and is associated with the senescence marker p16 (shown in green). When IL-23R signaling is overactive, it can lead to inflammation and tissue damage. Mayo Clinic researchers found that IL-23R increases with age and decreases in response to drugs that attack senescent cells. The bloodstream is teeming with…
(2024-12-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Exercise modifications help manage multiple sclerosis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Regular aerobic exercise has been shown to ease symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr. Eoin Flanagan, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says people living with MS can modify their exercise routines so they don't aggravate symptoms such as poor balance or heat intolerance. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/5O-68VoVvhE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 01) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune…
(2024-12-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding encephalitis: Symptoms, causes and treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Ever since I had my son, I tend to worry whenever he gets ill, so I try to educate myself on different viruses and autoimmune disorders. I recently came across encephalitis. What is it? What are some of the warning signs? And how is it treated? ANSWER: It's normal to worry as a parent. However, encephalitis is a rare disease. The word encephalitis means swelling (often inflammation) of the brain. Early signs can include the sudden…
(2024-12-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: You can't remember what you can't hear: The hearing loss, brain-health link. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard there might be a link between hearing loss and brain health. Can you explain how it could affect my cognitive function and what I can do to reduce the risks? ANSWER: Humans by nature are social. People enjoy being with others, sharing stories, laughing at a joke, dancing to a favorite song, greeting a neighbor, discussing concerns or offering consolation. These connections, whether close or casual, are essential to emotional well-being and…
(2024-12-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Living kidney donation may be option for those with type 2 diabetes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was surprised to learn that even though I have type 2 diabetes, I possibly could be a candidate to donate a kidney to my husband who has end-stage kidney disease. Would donating a kidney be safe for me and my husband? I thought diabetes could cause kidney failure. ANSWER: Thank you for considering the gift of life through organ donation. I am wishing all the best to you and your husband. You are correct; diabetes is…
(2024-12-21). The global divide between longer life and good health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Rochester, Minn. — People around the globe are living longer — but not necessarily healthier — lives, according to Mayo Clinic research. A study of 183 World Health Organization (WHO) member countries found those additional years of life are increasingly fraught with disease. This research by Andre Terzic, M.D., Ph.D., and Armin Garmany documents a widening gap between lifespan and healthspan. Their paper is published in JAMA Network Open. Andre Terzic, M.D., Ph.D. "The data…
(2024-12-21). Vocal cord paralysis patient regains her breath and her life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Diane Newman's problems started about a year ago. The first symptom she noticed was the loss of her voice. "I think I realized it at church," Diane, who lives just outside of Jacksonville, Florida, says. "I couldn't sing anymore. My voice was just something that was gone from me, and I didn't know why." Next, Diane noticed she couldn't speak in long sentences without her voice changing. But the fear set in when she began…
(2024-12-21). Are you getting enough protein? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Are you getting too much protein, not enough or just the right amount? The answer? It depends. Your gender, age, activities, use of weight-loss medication or supplements and other factors can affect your protein needs. Here are some answers to your questions about protein needs: Are you getting too much protein? Contrary to all the hype that everyone needs more protein, most people in the U.S. meet or exceed their needs. This is…
(2024-12-21). (VIDEO) Hope, healing, hearing: How a cochlear implant helps a man hear again. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Thomas Campbell with his wife, Pamela Campbell. On Dec. 18, 2023, the world went silent for Thomas Campbell. The active and vibrant 70-year-old lost his hearing in his left ear when he was 33 years old. And without much warning, on that December day, his hearing went out in his right ear, leaving him completely unable to hear. When other medical centers couldn't help, Thomas turned to Mayo Clinic for answers. Dr. Nicholas Deep, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist,…
(2024-12-21). Research shows new treatment could delay cancer progression in patients with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A new treatment is showing promise for people with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM). This precancerous condition can progress to active multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. High-risk SMM carries a higher likelihood of progression. Results from a phase 3 clinical trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at this week's American Society of Hematology meeting, demonstrated that daratumumab, a monoclonal antibody that targets CD38, a protein…
(2024-12-21). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Exercise modifications help manage multiple sclerosis Regular aerobic exercise has been shown to ease symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr. Eoin Flanagan, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says people living with MS can modify their exercise routines so they don't aggravate symptoms such as poor balance or heat intolerance. Mayo Clinic Minute: Using voice to detect…
(2024-12-21). What's your health forecast? Expert explains science behind personal guides to well-being. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PHOENIX — You may be familiar with a range of tips for living a healthy life: Watch your weight, exercise, eat nutritious food and don't smoke, for example. What if you could combine these lifestyle factors with a host of other variables to learn your risk of developing specific diseases, to help catch and treat them early or prevent them altogether? Victor Ortega, M.D., Ph.D., associate director for the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine…
(2024-12-21). Celebrating World Arabic Language Day with Spacetoon's creators. newarab.com 
First broadcast in March 2000, Over time, Spacetoon became a revolutionary 24-hour network, the first of its kind to broadcast Arabic-dubbed anime around the clock, and has since been watched by more than In addition to playing a cr…
(2024-12-21). Algeria President reforms governance laws to ease tensions. newarab.com 
On 18 December, a presidentially appointed committee unveiled the final draft of laws governing local govern…
(2024-12-21). US announces $200m additional aid for Sudan. newarab.com 
The Sudan has been ravaged by 20 months of
(2024-12-21). 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.
(2024-12-21). Fact Check: Image showing Kejriwal, Elon Musk together in Delhi is fake. ummid.com A viral image on different social media platforms showing Elon Musk meeting former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP founder Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi is not real, but AI generated, fact check analysis has revealed.
(2024-12-21). GUJCET 2025 Registration Starts, Last Date to Apply Dec 31. ummid.com Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has started receiving Online Applications for GUJCET 2025 through its official website gujcet.gseb.org from today i.e. Tuesday December 17, 2025.
(2024-12-21). Amit Shah's 'Ambedkar' remark sparks huge protest. ummid.com Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark about Dr BR Ambedkar has sparked a huge protest in and outside the Parliament.
(2024-12-21). 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.
(2024-12-21). 'Laapataa Ladies' out of Oscar 2025 race. ummid.com India's official Oscar 2025 entry 'Laapataa Ladies' missed the inclusion in the list of films shortlisted for the prestigious Academy Awards.
(2024-12-21). Sunita Williams' return to Earth delayed by another month. ummid.com The return journey of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from space to Earth has been delayed by another month, American space agency NASA said.
(2024-12-21). 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.
(2024-12-21). CAT 2024 Result: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Calcutta has released the Final Answer Keys of CAT 2024 (Common Admission Test 2024), and soon later released CAT result on its website iimcat.ac.in.
(2024-12-21). 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…
(2024-12-21). 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.
(2024-12-21). 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.
(2024-12-21). Watch: Chinese astronauts set new record of longest spacewalk. ummid.com Two Chinese astronauts set new record of the longest spacewalk surpassing the earlier one set by NASA astronauts.
(2024-12-21). CAF president commends Uganda's CHAN preparations. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has commended Uganda's preparations for the African Nations Championship (CHAN), scheduled to take place from February 1 to 24, 2025. Motsepe uttered his favourable assessment during a brief media interaction on Friday evening after inspecting Mandela National Stadium (Namboole) …
(2024-12-21). Deadly, unknown disease in DR Congo may be linked to influenza. independent.co.ug 
KINSHASA, DR Congo | Xinhua | A deadly, unidentified disease spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) may be linked to influenza, according to government officials. Patrick Muyaya, spokesperson for the DRC government, confirmed late Friday that influenza had been formally identified as the cause. He was speaking after a Council of Ministers meeting …
(2024-12-21). Doctor from Saudi Arabia crashes into Christmas party, kills 2. independent.co.ug 
BERLIN | Xinhua | A car plowed through a Christmas market in the central German city of Magdeburg on Friday evening, killing at least two people — an adult and a small child — and injuring over 60, Saxony-Anhalt's state premier announced. Speaking to broadcaster ARD, the premier said that the suspected perpetrator is a …
(2024-12-21). Finance Ministry raises red flag on deliberate poor budgeting habits. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development has warned Accounting Officers of dire consequences for habits of deliberate poor budgeting. The warning was issued by the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury-PSST in the Ministry of Finance, Ramathan Ggoobi, who accuses some accounting officers in Ministries, Departments and …
(2024-12-21). Government issues new guidelines on contraband gold. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy has come up with new measures to regulate the exportation and sale of gold. The measure announced by the Ministry permanent Secretary, Irene Batebe follow growing concerns about discrepancies between gold mined in Uganda and that exported mainly to the United Arab Emirates Regional and international …
(2024-12-21). Ntinda Mobile Robbery: Murderers made off with over shs10m. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Crime Intelligence and Criminal Investigations Divisions (CID) have disclosed that the group of armed thugs in the Ntinda mobile money robbery made off with more than 10 million shillings. Albert Cook Tugume, 33, was one of the two people killed in the robbery. Tugume, the younger brother of Kampala Deputy …
(2024-12-21). Uganda remains top in CECAFA Zone in latest FIFA rankings. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has completed the 2024 season as the best-ranked team in the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) according to the latest FIFA rankings. In the rankings released Wednesday by the world football governing body FIFA, Uganda is placed 88th in the world with 1,270.42 points, putting …
(2024-12-21). UPDF focuses on developing core of Non-Commissioned Officers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defence Force is putting emphasis on strengthening its corps of Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) whom it views as the real core of the army. This is the message that came loudly at the passing of out of 637 NCOs who have completed a four months instructors course. …
(2024-12-21). Reform's hypocrisy on foreign donations exposed. leftfootforward.org In 2018, Hungarian American billionaire investor George Soros donated £400,000 to the pro-EU campaign, Best for Britain, through his Open Society Foundation (OSF). Soros had also funded several other anti-Brexit groups, including £182,000 for the European Movement UK and £35,000 for Scientists for EU. | Soros, a former refugee from communist Hungary, argued that leaving the EU would be a tragic mistake, weakening Britain's global influence, and preoccupying Britain and Europe for years ahead. | The donation sparked criticism, especially from the UK right-wing media. The Daily Telegraph accuse…
(2024-12-21). Why Everything is Going to Get Worse Before it Gets Better. expose-news.com When UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer used the phrase "things will get worse before they get better," it reminded Dr. Vernon Coleman of a book he had published 20 years ago with …
(2024-12-21). Italy: Draft bill 1236 targeting peaceful environmental activism. fidh.org
(2024-12-21). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org
(2024-12-21). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Dec.14 – 20). ecns.cn 10 big things about China you should not miss.
(2024-12-21). 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.
(2024-12-21). 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.
(2024-12-21). 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). Shift in policy set to bolster recovery. ecns.cn After remaining largely unchanged for over a decade, China's recent monetary policy shift is expected to provide stronger support for economic growth in the coming year.
(2024-12-21). 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.
(2024-12-21). 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.
(2024-12-21). 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).
(2024-12-21). 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.
(2024-12-21). 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).
(2024-12-21). 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!
(2024-12-21). 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 extends sympathy to Mozambique cyclone victims. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of sympathy on Friday to Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi over the devastating Cyclone Chido that wreaked havoc in the African country.
(2024-12-20). Xi hails success of 'one country, two systems'. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping stressed on Friday long-term adherence to "one country, two systems" and urged Macao to continue with efforts to diversify its economy, as he addressed a gathering in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland.
(2024-12-20). Fluorine Pollution in Electroplating | Technologies and Engineering Demonstration for Typical PFAS Removal from Electroplating Wastewater. ecns.cn
(2024-12-21). US, Israel after partitioning Muslim states to advance Tel Aviv's regional domination: Iran. presstv.ir Iran warns about an underway plot by the US and the Israeli regime aimed at disintegration of regional Muslim countries as a means of enabling Tel Aviv to dominate the region.
(2024-12-21). Netanyahu to avoid Auschwitz liberation event in Poland over war crime arrest fears. presstv.ir The Israeli prime minister is reportedly seeking to avoid an event in Poland out of fear of coming under arrest for the war crimes he has committed against Palestinians.
(2024-12-21). 'Fridays of Rage': Iranians rally against Israeli atrocities, silence of supporters. presstv.ir Iranians have rallied across several provinces, raging against the Israeli regime's atrocities and the silence of its supporters.
(2024-12-21). US drops $10 million bounty on leader of HTS militants. presstv.ir The United States has decided to scrap a $10 million reward for the capture of Ahmed Al-Sharaa, the leader of Hayat al Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
(2024-12-21). US 'bolstered' armed groups to oust Assad in Syria: Report. presstv.ir The United States prepared and bolstered an armed group in southern Syria weeks prior to the offensive that ousted President Assad, a Western media report says.
(2024-12-21). Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Northern California Members of Congress. indybay.org Representatives accused of violating US law on aid to countries committing war crimes…
(2024-12-21). Arrest warrant on war criminal Netanyahu keeps him from exploiting Auschwitz liberation. indybay.org Netanyahu to skip Auschwitz liberation event in Poland over 'ICC arrest fears'. Polish deputy foreign minister says Warsaw will respect court's decision, a month after it issued indictments to Israeli leaders…
(2024-12-21). Trump Does Not Have a Mandate. indybay.org Americans still do not support Trump's ideas, nor was Republicans' victory resounding. Let's start with Trump's electoral victory. His popular vote margin was one of the tiniest in American history. He won 49.9 percent of the vote compared with Kamala Harris' 48.3 percent. Trump's 1.6 percent edge is the third smallest since 1900, not counting 2016, when he lost the popular vote to Hillary Clinton…
(2024-12-21). Sacrilegious savagery: Israeli settlers vandalize, set mosque on fire in occupied West Bank. presstv.ir A group of Israeli settlers have vandalized a mosque and set it on fire in the northern West Bank village of Marda, media reports say.
(2024-12-21). Yemenis say ready to confront US-Israeli aggression, express support for Palestinians. presstv.ir The Yemeni people once again express their support for Palestinians in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
(2024-12-21). Sunday 12/22: Vigil4Gaza this holiday season. indybay.org 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto | corner Embarcadero and El Camino Real…
(2024-12-21). Tuesday 12/24: Xmas Eve Vigil for Gaza Rain or Shine. indybay.org 855 El Camino Real (intersection Embarcadero) | Next to Town and Country Village | Palo Alto, CA…
(2024-12-21). Saudi Driver Plows Into German Christmas Market, Kills at Least Two and Injures 65. news.antiwar.com
(2024-12-21). Colombian Gov't reaffirms support for Cuba against US blockade. plenglish.com Bogota, Dec 21 (Prensa Latina) Colombian Deputy Foreign Minister Jorge Rojas reaffirmed his country's willingness to support Cuba in its fight against the blockade imposed by the United States for more than six decades, which, he acknowledged, harms the people.
(2024-12-21). Law & Political Economy with Martha McCluskey. mronline.org 
Billy Saas and guest-host Ben Wilson speak with Martha McCluskey about the ins and outs of the Law & Political Economy movement. McCluskey is Professor Emerita at the University at Buffalo School of Law and a progressive institution-builder. She has made foundational contributions to feminist research and activism in and beyond the academy, focusing on interrelations between economic and legal institutions. McCluskey's expertise with construction and maintenance of durable institutions for the development and circulation of socially- and politically-attuned critical legal scholarship gives good reasons for hope i…
(2024-12-21). Iran dismisses UK, Australia's 'baseless' claims, urges end to interventions in West Asia. presstv.ir The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry condemns as "baseless, unrealistic, and irrelevant" the recent claims made by the UK and Australia on the Islamic Republic.
(2024-12-21). Un quirófano en la Selva Lacandona: campaña de solidaridad con la salud autónoma zapatista. indybay.org
(2024-12-21). Muntjac Issue 1 (Winter 24‚Ä≤) — Community Self Defense Against Fascism & The State. indybay.org Muntjac: Decolonising Anarchism is anti-copyright, available in print for donations, online for free and also in audiobook form also for free if all goes well. No one turned away for lack of funds.
(2024-12-21). 2024 Kwanzaa Karamu Feast – featuring Locally Grown, Healthy Foods. indybay.org Kwanzaa is reportedly the fastest growing holiday globally. 2024 Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are aligned in a special 24 hour path of unity. Everyone should learn the history of the holidays and celebrate your unique place in the world.
(2024-12-21). Artists in Academia with Tim Ridlen. mronline.org 
We speak with Tim Ridlen about his new book, Intelligent Action: A History of Artistic Research, Aesthetic Experience, and Artists in Academia (Rutgers University Press, 2024). In Intelligent Action, Ridlen challenges dominant readings of mid-20th Century art preoccupied with critiques of the commodity form by shifting critical focus from the familiar spaces of the gallery & museum to the contested scenes of US higher education.
(2024-12-21). Saturday 12/21: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Iron Wall" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fb8a……
(2024-12-21). Sunday 12/22: Online poetry reading: Forest of Noise by Mosab Abu Toha. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gWN7……
(2024-12-21). California Grants Waiver for Dangerous Santa Barbara Pipeline. indybay.org SANTA BARBARA, Calif., December 19, 2024 — A Texas-based oil company announced to investors today that the California Office of the State Fire Marshal has waived federally required anti-corrosion measures for the Las Flores pipeline system. The system has been shut down since May 2015, when a corroded pipeline ruptured and released about 450,000 gallons of oil near Refugio State Beach.
(2024-12-21). 2024 Folsom Kwanzaa – Matunda Ya Kwanza – California 175 – Black Miners Bar State Park. indybay.org Folsom Ujamaa – Matunda ya Kwanza – California 175 is in good hands with Rev. Clarence Eziokwu Washington as we grow First Fruits of the Harvest and honor California Black Veterans…
(2024-12-21). Contract NOW Or Shut It Down!AFA CWA UAL Flight Attendants & Allies Rally For Living Wages. indybay.org UAL AFA CWA flight attendants rallied and spoke out along with their supporters at SFO on December 19, 2024 in a national day of action for a contract. | They are under the union busting Railroad Labor Act which has been used to stall a contract for more than 3 years.
(2024-12-21). A government shutdown would affect the arts, music, film and libraries. indybay.org
(2024-12-21). Thursday 1/16: Webinar: Demystifying Divestment. indybay.org Zoom | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/demystifyi……
(2024-12-21). An Intense Christmas Atmospheric River. No California Drought This Year. wattsupwiththat.com The result or this atmospheric river and some weaken cousins this week, will be massive rainfall on the West Coast.
(2024-12-21). 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, (…) | – |
(2024-12-21). President Maduro Criticizes Bourgeois Democracy, Announces Constitutional Reform. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced that he has formed a team "to consider a major constitutional reform that will further democratize Venezuelan society, empower citizens, and consolidate Venezuela's freedom, national sovereignty, and popular sovereignty." | At an event in Charallave, Miranda state, on Thursday, December 19, he presented 21 recently rehabilitated health facilities throughout Venezuela. President Maduro also announced that the constitutional reform has "great international and national advisors… along with our people" and is inspired by the elections of judges and justices of peace he…
(2024-12-21). CAT 2024: 14 score 100 percentile, Maximum from Maharashtra. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Calcutta announced Thursday December 19, 2024 CAT 2024 (Common Admission Test 2024) result, along with the details and score of toppers.
(2024-12-21). Masjid-mandir disputes raked as short cut to become Hindu leader: RSS Chief. ummid.com RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Thursday December 19, 2024 expressed concerns over masjid-mandir disputes saying some people are creating and using these issues as a short cut to become leaders of Hindus.
(2024-12-21). Released: World's First AI-Driven Digital Organism. ummid.com Innovative startup GenBio AI Thursday December 19, 2024 released Phase 1 of the world's first AI-Driven Digital Organism (AIDO) opening the doors to a new era of scientific exploration.
(2024-12-21). En Cienfuegos, cantata contra el bloqueo. cubadebate.cu Cienfuegueros de todas las generaciones acudieron a una cita donde, desde el arte, se fustigó a la cruel e inhumana política de asfixia que dura ya más de 60 años. Los acompañaron dirigentes de las organizaciones políticas y de masas del territorio.
(2024-12-21). Algunas notas a diez años de los anuncios del 17 de diciembre del 2014 en La Habana y Washington. cubadebate.cu Debemos admitir que la naturaleza de los acontecimientos cambia cuando un país de la magnitud de Estados Unidos, con un sistema político tan complejo, decide tomar sus principales decisiones de política exterior en función de emociones personales, agendas locales, con el apoyo de políticos corruptos, miedo a chantajes, o sin el sustrato del pensamiento académico más consensuado, ignorando el contenido de archivos y libros de historia. Esa tendencia cambió momentáneamente entre el 2015 y el 2016, pero regresó a sus orígenes en los últimos ocho años.
(2024-12-21). La Siria, gli USA e una lezione per i BRICS. strategic-culture.su àà necessario tenere d'occhio quali risposte Russia, Cina e Iran in particolare daranno alla questione siriana e all'arrogante provocazione degli Stati Uniti. | Segue nostro I recenti eventi in Siria con la caduta del governo di Bashar al-Assad stanno spingendo a importanti cambiamenti in tutto lo scacchiere geopolitico. Cambiando le geometrie del Medio Oriente, cambiano le relazioni fra i molti partecipanti al gioco. E c'è una le…
(2024-12-21). Leveraging the Defense Production Act to Stockpile Minerals. wattsupwiththat.com The Trump Administration could use any of the Defense Production Act's $1 billion in unobligated funds for stockpiling minerals. Depending on the final defense appropriations bill for fiscal year 2025, the incoming administration could tap even more funds, likely an additional $450 million to $900 million.
(2024-12-21). øHa sido derrotada la Resistencia en Asia Occidental? workers.org 
El autor es consultor y analista internacional venezolano, y fue Director de Relaciones Internacionales de la Presidencia de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela y Embajador de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela en Nicaragua. El 18 de diciembre de 2024. Siria, con sus ciudades principales, y otros países de la región . . . |
(2024-12-21). Ron cubano Havana Club registra el mayor crecimiento dentro del portafolio de Pernord Ricard. cubadebate.cu Havana Club se consolida como la marca líder del ron cubano al registrar el mayor crecimiento dentro del portafolio de Pernord Ricard, informó a la prensa el director nacional de Ventas y Marketing de Havana Club International S.A, Amet àÅlvarez. Según precisó el directivo, desde julio de 2023 hasta junio de 2024, la marca creció un 8.0% a nivel internacional.
(2024-12-20). Fiji pro-Palestine nativity scene exposes Gaza as 'hell on earth' at Christmas. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Fiji activists have recreated the nativity scene at a solidarity for Palestine gathering in Fiji's capital Suva just days before Christmas. The Fiji Women's Crisis Centre and Fijians for Palestine Solidarity Network recreated the scene at the FWCC compound — a baby Jesus figurine lies amidst the rubble wrapped in a piece…
(2024-12-20). Bristol Palestine protest this Saturday will show a Christmas nativity scene under the horrors of Israel's genocide. thecanary.co Palestine supporters will be marching through central Bristol this Saturday 21 December to draw attention to the links between Palestine and Christmas. Palestine protest: 'Jesus was a Palestinian' Bristol Palestine Alliance (BPA) are calling for people to join the protest this Saturday 21 December at 12pm on College Green. The group has previously organised twenty […] | By
(2024-12-20). West Bank mosque set alight, vandalized in apparent settler assault. defenddemocracy.press Muslim house of worship in town of Marda burned overnight, spray-painted with 'revenge' graffiti; police and Shin bet say they opened investigations, though no arrests yet Dec 21, 2024 A mosque in the northern West Bank town was torched and vandalized on Thursday night, with Palestinian and Israeli sources saying that Jewish extremist settlers were …
(2024-12-20). My Hunger Strike for Gaza: A 31 Day Experience. pressenza.com 
Leslie Angeline | I began this hunger strike to demand that my government end the siege on Gaza. It's clear to the entire world that Israel acts with full backing from the United States and both governments are responsible for the death and human suffering happening in Palestine. | The people of Gaza were starving before Biden's 30 day warning. They faced famine even before October 7th. People who defend this genocide will often note that there was peace on October 6th, 2023. But on October 6th, there was an Israeli imposed blockade that only allowed in the minimal calorie intake per Palestinian every single day…
(2024-12-20). Human Rights Watch Finds Israel Guilty of Extermination and 'Acts of Genocide'. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-20). Archiving as resistance to genocide denial in Gaza. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2024-12-20). A peace activist's hunger strike for Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org I began this hunger strike to demand that my government end the siege on Gaza. It's clear to the entire world that Israel acts with full backing from the United States and both governments are responsible for the death and human suffering happening in Palestine. | The people of Gaza were starving before Biden's 30 day warning. They faced famine even before October 7. People who defend this genocide will often note that there was peace on October 6, 2023. But on October 6, there was an Israeli imposed blockade that only allowed in the minimal calorie intake per Palestinian every single day—with no intention…
(2024-12-20). Are the Gaza ceasefire rumors finally real this time? mondoweiss.net 
In recent days, Gaza ceasefire talks have seemed to gather unprecedented momentum, but until Israel's far-right government concedes it is ready to abandon the genocide any predictions of the horror finally ending should be taken with skepticism.
(2024-12-20). Will Hezbollah Rebound After Nasrallah and War? A Look to Its Origins. thealtworld.com Seismic shifts accross the middle east over the last year, from the genocide in Gaza, to the fall of the Assad regime in Syria to the killing of Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah, will reshape the region and force changes in the way resistance operates. | Rania Khalek was joined by Bashir Saade, an Interdisciplinary Lecturer in Politics and Religion at the University of Stirling and author of the book "Hizbullah and the politics of remembrance."
(2024-12-20). The genocide grinds on. peoplesdispatch.org
(2024-12-20). The Genocide Drags On. counterpunch.org 
It has become background noise. We know it is happening, but we can almost forget that it continues at a barbaric rate. The United Nations deputy special coordinator for Palestine, Muhannad Hadi, released a statement on December 13, 2024, that simply makes no sense: "I am very concerned about the rapidly deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in
(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). 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). 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). With nowhere left to turn, Gaza's refugees shelter in hospitals. therealnews.com 
Nearly all of Gaza's population of 2 million people have been displaced by the last 14 months of Israeli genocide. At the same time, Israeli bombing has destroyed over two thirds of the Strip's buildings, leaving the majority of people without adequate shelter. While many live in tents, some are eking out an existence in the remaining hospitals, many of which are now doubling as refugee camps. The Real News reports from the European Hospital in Al-Fukhari near Khan Younis, where families have taken up residence after being displaced on multiple occasions. | Producer: Belal Awad, Leo Erhardt | Videographer:…
(2024-12-20). New reports prove Facebook owner Meta has manufactured consent for Israel's genocide. thecanary.co Billionaire corporation Meta — the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp — has received two massive blows to its reputation this week. Because on 18 December, two separate reports showed how the company has helped to manufacture consent for Israel's genocide in Gaza by systematically targeting and silencing Palestinian voices. On one hand, BBC News […] | By
(2024-12-20). Palestinian Americans File Lawsuit Against US for "Abandoning" Them in Gaza. truthout.org A group of Palestinian Americans is suing the U.S. government for failing to evacuate American citizens and legal residents stranded in Gaza amid Israel's genocide, saying that the U.S. is violating constitutional protections afforded to all Americans by discriminating against Palestinians and leaving them stranded. The group of nine Palestinian Americans, either themselves stuck in Gaza or… |
(2024-12-20). The Dutch Choice: Arms Dealers over Students. fpif.org War mongers, professional soldiers, weapon industries, arms dealers, smugglers, and criminals around the world are having a field day. The wars and conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, and Syria are just begging for the import of weaponry, the testing of new equipment, and the execution of planning strategies. At the same time, the obsession with personal weapons, predominantly but not exclusively in the United States, is not diminishing. | Politicians have played their part by generously supplying arms to their counterparts in faraway countries, even those involved in genocide. But producing weapons at an ever-acc…
(2024-12-20). Headlines for December 20, 2024. democracynow.org Israel's Genocide in Gaza Claims 77 Palestinian Lives Over Past Day, Israeli Settlers Vandalize West Bank Mosque Amid Continuing Israeli Attacks Across Occupied Territory, U.S. Officials in Damascus as Syrian Kurds Seek to Fend Off Possible Turkish Incursion, Syrian Youth, Women Gather to Demand Respect for Human Rights from Incoming Gov't, Striking Amazon Workers in NYC Met with Police Crackdown as Labor Action Spreads Across U.S., Starbucks Workers Launch Escalating Strike Action, U.S. Gov't Inches Closer to Shutdown After House Rejects New, Trump-Endorsed Spending Bill, Fulton County DA Fani…
(2024-12-20). How the Establishment Press Bolster Genocide: News Abuse in Corporate News Coverage of Israel's Assault on Gaza. counterpunch.org 
(2024-12-20). US Official Has 'Good, Productive' Meeting with al-Qaeda-Linked Julani in Damascus. news.antiwar.com America's top diplomat for the Middle East traveled to Syria to meet with Abu Mohammad al-Julani. Julani leads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a designated foreign terrorist organization. US Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs, Barbara Leaf, met with Julani in Damascus on Friday. One official described the meeting as "good and productive." Leaf …
(2024-12-20). In the supermarket of democracy, choice is an illusion. Is there a real alternative? pressenza.com Too many decades have been lost to the myth that liberal democracies will deliver.: | The election of Donald Trump as president of the United States has consolidated what appears to be a swing towards citizens voting right-wing, authoritarian politicians into power. Argentina and European countries have also swung right. Elsewhere, political leaders who have consolidated considerable power, such as Russia's Valdimir Putin and India's Narendra Modi, were re-elected. | Those who have fought for decades for democratic spaces and fundamental human and environmental rights have asked: what is going wrong? | An…
(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). Live at 1pm ET: Human CO2 Emissions Are a GOOD THING — The Climate Realism Show #139. wattsupwiththat.com It's a fact that humans are increasing the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. But does it follow, as we're constantly told, that this increasing of CO2 is poisoning the planet? What if the opposite is actually the case? This week's guest, CO2 Coalition Executive Director Gregory Wrightstone, is going to explain why it's not true that more CO2=Bad.
(2024-12-20). Democracy Now! 2024-12-20 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 20, 2024; Amazon Workers Launch Historic Strike to Demand New Contracts & End Unsafe Labor Practices; UnitedHealth vs. Patients: NYC Man's Battle to Get Lifesaving Drug Highlights Broken Health System; How to Appeal Insurance Denials, Abolish Medical Debt, and Fight for Medicare for All; "Do Not Obey in Advance": Timothy Snyder on How Corporate America Is Bending to Trump | Headlines for December 20, 2024; Amazon Workers Launch Historic Strike to Demand New Contracts & End Unsafe Labor Practices; UnitedHealth vs. Patients: NYC Man's Battle to Get Lifesaving Drug Highli…
(2024-12-20). Brazil Bans X from Using Children to Power Its AI. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The logo of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, displayed on a smartphone in Sao Paulo, Brazil, August 31, 2024. | © 2024 Tuane Fernandes/Bloomberg via Getty Images…
(2024-12-20). Egypt's Catastrophic Draft Criminal Procedure Code. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A courtroom with soundproof glass in Cairo, Egypt, September 8, 2018. | © 2018 Mohamed el-Shahed/AFP via Getty Images | This week, Egypt's parliament rushed to approve, "in principle," a government proposed draft bill to replace the country's 1950 Criminal Procedure Code.The Lawyers' Syndicate, the Journalists' Syndicate, human rights organizations including Human Rights Watch, political parties, and United Nations independent experts have all expressed strong opposition to the draft. Rather than rushing the draft—discussed mostly secretively by a parliamentary subcommittee f…
(2024-12-20). Mexico Moves to Protect Platform Workers' Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A delivery driver for Didi Food, getting ready to deliver orders, in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 16, 2024, could be one of many workers to benefit from labor reform for workers for digital labor platforms. | © 2024 Gustavo Graf/Reuters…
(2024-12-20). Amazon executives squirm over questions about worker injuries at select committee. leftfootforward.org Amazon executives tried to dodge questions as MPs grilled them over worker safety issues at the multinational and the lack of up-to-date data on injuries. | "Most employers don't have to call ambulances 1,400 times in five years," said Liam Byrne MP, chair of the business and trade select committee. | Byrne also cited a recent report from the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, which, in the words of Senator Bernie Sanders, found that "Amazon accepts injuries to its workers as a cost of doing business". | In the evidence session examining the government's new Employment Rights Bill o…
(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). UN: "A Million Palestinians, Trapped, Facing Horrific Conditions In Gaza" imemc.org 
UN officials have warned of horrific conditions in the Gaza Strip due to the ongoing Israeli onslaught, adding that a million Palestinians remain trapped, without access to basic aid and essential needs. The UN Human Rights Office spokesperson, Louise Wateridge, said on Friday that more than a million people remain trapped in horrific conditions in …
(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). UnitedHealth vs. Patients: NYC Man's Battle to Get Lifesaving Drug Highlights Broken Health System. democracynow.org 
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been charged with first-degree murder and second-degree murder as an act of terrorism. Thompson's assassination has brought renewed attention to the practices of the health industry and especially UnitedHealth Group, which reported $22 billion in profits last year. For more, we speak with Kevin Dwyer, who has firsthand experience with UnitedHealthcare denying him lifesaving medication for cystic fibrosis. "The thought of getting this medication that could stop my decline was everything to me. And it was devas…
(2024-12-20). Transcript of 'Judging Freedom' edition of 19 December. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript submitted by a reader Napolitano: 0: 33Hi, everyone. Judge Andrew Napolitano here for "Judging Freedom". Today is Thursday, December 19th, 2024. Our dear friend Professor Gilbert Doctorow joins us now. Professor Doctorow, a pleasure. Thank you very much for your time and your thoughts to come. Was President Assad's departure from Syria a strategic defeat …
(2024-12-20). What's Really Happening in Syria Now? Interview with Vanessa Beeley. globalresearch.ca Mike Robinson and Vanessa Beeley discuss the events of the past week in Syria, including Vanessa's escape from the terrorists who moved into Damascus and surrounding areas on Sunday morning. | "This terrorist faction [HTS] has just been converted into rebels …
(2024-12-20). Why Did Syria Really Fall To HTS? thelastamericanvagabond.com As the dust now settles, following the fall of the Syrian government that was led by former President Bashar al-Assad, analysts are seeking to pick up the pieces and explain how a 13-year-long regime change war finally succeeded at fulfilling its primary objective. The truth is upsetting to most and the direction Syria is headed
(2024-12-20). UN extends peacekeeping mission between Syria, Israel in Golan Heights. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Palestinian reports say that Israeli settlers set a mosque on fire, sprayed anti-Arab messages in West Bank village ‚ñ GAZA: Israeli-attributed strikes kill at least seven ‚ñ SYRIA: Protester shot in leg by IDF near Ma'ariya, UNDOF mandate extended by six month…
(2024-12-20). 2024 Year-End Live Event Replay. levernews.com As 2024 comes to a close, we hosted a special virtual live event for The Lever's paid subscribers on December 19.David Sirota and members of our staff discussed highlights from the past year, answered audience questions, and shared thoughts on the year ahead.If you weren't able to join the Zoom event, you can watch a replay below: |
(2024-12-20). Solidarity with the holiday strikers! cpusa.org 
Across the country this holiday season, Amazon workers, Starbucks workers, and others are striking to demand better pay and working conditions. Corporate greed and monopoly rule over workers' daily lives, including lawless and illegal union busting campaigns, has led to workers taking decisive action to stand up for their own rights and the rights of the entire working class. | Earlier this month, the Amazon Teamsters, now a national division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, gave Jeff Bezos' monster warehouse and retail firm a deadline of Dec. 15 to follow the law and agree to bargaining dates f…
(2024-12-20). Parents of Forest Defender Killed by Police File Civil Rights Lawsuit. unicornriot.ninja 
(2024-12-20). Oklahoma's Education Head Seeks to Impose Rule Targeting Undocumented Students. truthout.org Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters has proposed several rules for public schools that would promote a nationalist agenda, including one that would target students with undocumented immigration status, potentially violating their constitutional rights. The proposed state Education Department rule would force schools to ask students for proof of U.S. |
(2024-12-20). Israel Seizes New Villages in Southern Syria, Fires on Protesters Opposing Occupation. news.antiwar.com Initially suggested to be about establishing a new buffer zone between the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and southwestern Syria, the Israeli incursion after the regime change continues to grow, with them seizing yet more villages in the Daraa Province. Israeli troops advanced into the villages of Maariyeh and Jamlah as part of their continued operations. Dozens …
(2024-12-20). From 'Terrorist' to 'Freedom Fighter': How the West Rebranded Al-Qaeda's Jolani as Syria's 'Woke' New Leader. defenddemocracy.press By Alan Macleod Dec 12, 2024 Corporate media is heralding the fall of Bashar al-Assad and the emergence of Abu Mohammed al-Jolani as the new leader of Syria, despite his deep ties to both al-Qaeda and ISIS. "How Syria's 'diversity-friendly' jihadists plan on building a state," runs the headline from an article in Britain's Daily …
(2024-12-20). Statement by President Bashar al-Assad on the Circumstances Leading to His Departure from Syria. defenddemocracy.press Moscow, 16 December 2024 Source: Syrian Presidency Transcript: Resistance News As terrorism spread across Syria and ultimately reached the capital, Damascus, on the evening of Saturday, December 7, 2024, questions began to arise about the president's fate and whereabouts. This occurred amidst a torrent of misinformation and narratives far removed from the truth, narratives which …
(2024-12-20). Syria's Next Chapter: Fragile Unity or Permanent Fragmentation? libya360.wordpress.com Mohamad Hasan Sweidan With Assad gone, Syria's future hangs in the balance as foreign powers and internal divisions threaten to pull the country apart. Can a unified state emerge, or is partition inevitable? For years, discussions of Syria's Balkanization have lingered as a realistic option that could be imposed on the country one day. The…
(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). Israeli Military Operation in Syria 'Wise and Correct,' Majdal Shams Mayor Tells TML in Exclusive Interview. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-20). Syrian Presidential Elections 2021. marktanliano.net READ MORE:
(2024-12-20). Compatible Left Joins Imperialism in Celebrating Defeat of Syria. orinocotribune.com
(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). "Greater Israel": The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…
(2024-12-20). Iran, Turkey Presidents Highlight Syria's Sovereignty, Call for Regional Peace. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed their support for Syria's territorial integrity and emphasized regional cooperation during talks on the sidelines of the D-8 summit.
(2024-12-20). Iraq Warns of Daesh Resurgence as Syrian Weapons Fall into Militant Hands. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein cautioned that Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) is reorganizing after acquiring abandoned Syrian weapons, warning of regional security risks and calling for international support during a call with UK Minister Hamish Falconer.
(2024-12-20). Declan Hayes: My personal Christmas salute to the heroic women of the Syrian Arab Republic. strategic-culture.su
(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). Syria's new fundamentalist government: Women 'biologically' unsuited to politics, universities to be segregated. nationofchange.org The comments provoked a firestorm of protest among Syrian women and, well, non-fundamentalists.
(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). Middle East — Towards Endless Chaos? globalresearch.ca With the Ashkenazi-Zionist-Israel rapid expansion towards a Greater Israel, the sudden fall of Syria, the silence of Iraq, Iran scared to intervene, when Russia is folding up its tents in Syria and is getting the hell out of there — …
(2024-12-20). Former UK diplomat condemns Western inaction over Turkey's war in northern Syria. thecanary.co NATO's second largest army Turkey is currently leading attacks on northern Syria that have caused a severe humanitarian crisis. And its primary target is what former British diplomat Carne Ross calls "an egalitarian feminist, ecologically-conscious society" which has been at the forefront of the fight against Daesh (Isis/Isil) for over a decade. The Canary spoke […] | By
(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). How Syria's Regime Change is a VICTORY for Israel. thealtworld.com Journalist and host of "Dispatches" at Breakthrough News returns to Bad Faith to give a comprehensive rundown of the history that led to the ousting of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, how the west is rehabilitating former al-Qaeda member Abu Mohammed al-Jolani as a moderate, & the implications for Israel's expansionist goals in the region. | Stay to the end for Rania's assessment of AOC's failure to win a key committee chair seat, and what that means about the viability of the left's "inside" strategy.
(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). For the First Time Official Threat to Invade Egypt and Jordan to Execute the Deal of the Century. defenddemocracy.press Dec 16, 2024 Dive into the intricate dynamics of the "Deal of the Century" and its profound implications for the Middle East. This video delves into the potential military escalations, with Israeli tanks nearing Damascus, and the strategic reactions from key players like Egypt and Jordan. We'll explore the pivotal meetings between Arab nations, the …
(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). The 2017 Raqqa Exodus: The US Coalition's "Secret Deal" to Allow ISIS-Daesh Terrorists to Escape… globalresearch.ca US Defense Secretary James "Mad Dog" Mattis confirmed in May Washington's resolve to annihilate the ISIS-Daesh terrorists.
| That was the "political narrative" of the Pentagon. The unspoken truth is that Uncle Sam had come to the rescue of the Islamic State.
(2024-12-20). UFO crisis in US causes panic and political crisis, being "no foreign cause" infobrics.org There is no good scenario here, and one can only expect further domestic instability in the American superpower.
(2024-12-20). Only our enemies commit war crimes. defenddemocracy.press
(2024-12-20). Putin Points to Failures of NATO SAM/ABM. Nearly 100 Missiles and Drones Fired against Rostov Region. Retaliation Using Oreshnik? globalresearch.ca On December 18, the Kiev regime's forces The attack also included six US-made ATACMS TBMs (tactical ballistic missiles) and four "Storm Shadow"/SCALP-EG ALCMs (air-launched cruise …
(2024-12-20). Russia Pummels Kyiv In Retaliation For ATACMS, Storm Shadow Strikes On Its Soil. twz.com 
Russia carried out another "Today at around 7 a.m., the Russian armed forces launched a combined missile strike on Kyiv," regional milit…
(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). Sara Netanyahu instigated protest against bereaved Israeli family, correspondence reveals. haaretz.com The wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deliberately targeted the family of a pilot killed in the Second Lebanon War in 2006, according to a segment aired by investigative news show Uvda…
(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). UNRWA chief slams Sweden's 'disappointing' decision to end funding. aljazeera.com Stockholm says decision comes in response to Israel's plan to ban the UN agency starting in late January.
(2024-12-20). UN Asks International Court to Probe Legality of Israel's Ban on UNRWA. truthout.org The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to ask the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue an opinion on the legality of Israel's latest legislative attack on the primary humanitarian group for Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere as experts and advocates say such attacks warrant expulsion from the international body. The resolution, brought by Norway, passed on Thursday, 137 to 12… |
(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). Israeli Forces Assassinate Four Palestinians, Injure Three Others, in Tulkarem. imemc.org 
Israeli forces assassinated four Palestinian young men, on Thursday, and seriously injured three others, after a drone strike targeted a vehicle in the Tulkarem refugee camp, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. In a statement, the Palestinian Health Ministry announced that four citizens were killed and three others were seriously injured as …
(2024-12-20). WATCH: The Israeli Hit List — Iran Remains. imemc.org 
(2024-12-20). Day 440 in Gaza: Israeli Aggression Continues Throughout Gaza. imemc.org 
On Thursday, December 19th, 2024, day 440 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.
(2024-12-20). Elon Musk backs Germany's far-right AfD before elections. aljazeera.com Germans expected to vote on February 23 after centre-left coalition government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz collapses.
(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). Labour's drift to the right could risk Keir Starmer being a one-term prime minister. leftfootforward.org Prem Sikka is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Essex and the University of Sheffield, a Labour member of the House of Lords, and Contributing Editor at Left Foot Forward. | After 14 years of Conservative rule, on 5th July 2024 Labour Party formed the UK's government under the premiership of Sir Keir Starmer. It came to power on the back of anti-Tory sentiments rather than any specific radical policies. Due to quirks of the first-past-the-post voting system it secured 411 of the 650 seats in the House of Commons on the back of 33.7% of the votes cast, giving it a simple majority of 172.
(2024-12-20). Keir Starmer's Government Is Stuck in a 'Right Wing Doom Loop' That Will Only Help Nigel Farage. bylinetimes.com 
Labour in local government by-elections. | On Thursday night in Dudley, Labour's vote was down a massive 34.7% in Brockmoor and Pensnett, pushing the party into third place behind a surging Reform — on 30.1% — and the Conservatives who took the seat from (2024-12-20). 10,000 Starbucks workers strike nationwide. peoplesworld.org 
SEATTLE—After a 98%-2% strike authorization vote several days before, 10,000 Starbucks workers nationwide struck the coffee chain giant on the morning of December 20. The strike will run through Christmas Eve. Picket lines went up at a Starbucks store in its headquarters city of Seattle, at another store in Los Angeles and a third one …
(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). Baristas Vote To Serve Starbucks CEO A Hot Strike. popularresistance.org Washington DC—Just in time for the holidays, over 10,000 Starbucks Baristas voted to strike at up to 537 stores across the country. The vote comes after top management made a final offer of a paltry 2% raise on a contract negotiated over the last 8 months. Baristas in three States will stop brewing lattes and blending frappuccinos starting Friday morning at the start of the busiest shopping weekend before Christmas. The escalating strike will begin in Seattle, LA, and Chicago, and will spread to other locations across the country.
(2024-12-20). 'Great Opportunity' for Permanent War: What if Israel Annexed the West Bank? defenddemocracy.press By Ramzy Baroud Dec 18, 2024 Palestinians will certainly resist, as they always do. The nature of the resistance will prove critical in the success or failure of the Israeli scheme. Israel is getting ready to annex the occupied Palestinian West Bank. The annexation will be a major step backward on the road to Palestinian …
(2024-12-20). Provocation! Or why violence in Ukraine and Gaza was inevitable. pressenza.com Some consider that the Ukrainian conflict began on February 24, 2022, just as others consider that the conflict in Gaza began on October 7, 2023. At most, they can, on both sides, admit that there was a prior American provocation in Ukraine as well as a prior Israeli provocation in Gaza. But they still assume that the violence in Russia and Hamas' reactions must be understood by invoking an agenda that has nothing to do with the provocations they have suffered. | By Michael Seymour (Samir Saul is temporarily absent for medical reasons.) | Unfortunately, in both cases, these assumptions are false. Those who make t…
(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). 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). Protests Highlight Maryland's Ties To Israeli Tech And Defense Systems. popularresistance.org More than a year after the Oct. 7 attacks that spurred Israel's bombardment of Gaza, some Maryland residents have continued protesting Israel's conduct in the conflict. | Like others around the world demonstrating in solidarity against Israel's ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories and the tens of thousands killed, these protestors have illuminated the local dimensions of this international issue. Much of their attention has fallen on an organization using public and private resources to facilitate economic exchange with Israel — including with companies developing tech for its military actions.
(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). 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). 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). Bogus Columbia "resignation" reignites Zionist smears against Joseph Massad. electronicintifada.net Faculty slam university's "slanderous" efforts to appease Israel lobby.
(2024-12-20). What are the implications of Israel's attacks on Yemen? aljazeera.com Houthi forces carry out attacks on Israel since start of its war on Gaza.
(2024-12-20). Israeli settlers defaced a mosque and set it on fire. aljazeera.com Israeli settlers broke into the Bar al-Walidain mosque, defacing it with hateful slogans and setting it on fire.
(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). 'People at home told me I'm very brave, but I felt very safe here, so I came back, and I think I'll come again soon'. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A fashion entrepreneur who traveled the world as a child, and a ceramics artist seeking relief from the sirens…
(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). Candidate for Israel's top court lives in house illegally built on private Palestinian land. haaretz.com The home of Dr. Aviad Bakshi, a drafter of Israel's proposed judicial overhaul legislation, is in a section of the West Bank settlement of Ofra that a 2004 report states is entirely on privately owned land…
(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). 'When you meet with a hostage family, it's harder to keep talking about victory'. haaretz.com Zvi Zussman's son was killed in action in Gaza. He's now trying to get Israel's religious-Zionist community, to which he belongs, to understand that 'total victory' isn't everything…
(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). Israeli soldiers enforce kill zone in Gaza, targeting civilians and leaving bodies to rot. nationofchange.org Israeli forces implement open-fire policies in Gaza's Netzarim Corridor, targeting civilians and leaving corpses uncollected as a warning to others.
(2024-12-20). Yemen Declares Readiness for Extended War Amid Retaliatory Attacks on Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Yemeni armed forces declared readiness for a prolonged war with Israel, following fresh drone and missile strikes targeting Tel Aviv in response to the regime's ongoing assault and blockade on Gaza.
(2024-12-20). SATIRE: Top Russian General Killed By Bomb. theonion.com 
Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, who was chief of Russia's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection Troops, was killed outside a Moscow apartment building when a bomb hidden in an electric scooter went off, with Ukraine taking credit in the most high-profile killing of its kind. What do you think?
(2024-12-20). The Chris Hedges Report: The Meaning of Christmas (w/ Rev. Munther Isaac). scheerpost.com
(2024-12-20). Interview With Former Bolivian President Evo Morales. popularresistance.org In the early morning hours of October 27, 2024, unmarked cars shot at the car that was transporting former president of the Plurinational state of Bolivia, Evo Morales Ayma, in an attempted assassination in Villa Tunari, Chapare, Cochabamba as he was making his way to the Radio Kawsachun Coca that hosts his Sunday morning shows. Immediately speculations arose that implicated the military, a possible DEA agent , the Interior Minister , the internal right wing that participated in the U.S. backed 2019 coup, the media, and the courts, among others.
(2024-12-20). Forcing Postal Workers Back To Work Misuse Of Labour Code. popularresistance.org Canada Post workers have been on strike for five weeks. On Tuesday morning, legal strike action ended after a decision from the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) which said operations were to resume. | On Friday, labour minister Steve MacKinnon asked CIRB to investigate whether the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and Canada Post were likely to reach a deal before the end of 2024. The Board found an agreement before the end of the year was unlikely and ordered postal workers back on the job.
(2024-12-20). Amazon Workers Launch Largest Strike Yet. popularresistance.org Amazon warehouse workers and delivery drivers at seven facilities in the metro areas of San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, Southern California, and New York City are out on strike today, in what the union says is the largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history. Unionized workers at Staten Island's JFK8 fulfillment center have also authorized a strike and could soon follow. | Workers in all these locations—five delivery stations and two fulfillment centers—have already shown majority support and demanded union recognition. The Teamsters set Amazon an ultimatum: recognize the unions and agree to bargain…
(2024-12-20). Ecuador's Galapagos Islands Now Open To US Military. popularresistance.org The national government of Daniel Noboa approved a resolution that enables US ships and crews to use the Galapagos Islands for control and patrol activities in the area. | On February 15, 2024, Noboa signed a series military cooperation treaties with the US government, allowing ships, military personnel, armament, equipment, and submarines to be installed in the natural reserve, which UNESCO declared a World Natural Heritage Site in 1978. | In doing so, Noboa ratified the Washington Agreement, signed by former President Guillermo Lasso. The agreement grants US soldiers and their contractors several privileges, ex…
(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). 'NATO or nothing', Ukraine's leaders affirm as military prospects dim. defenddemocracy.press By Dmitri Kovalevich * Dec 15, 2024 At the beginning of December, almost all Ukrainian politicians were endlessly promoting NATO membership for Ukraine. Ukrainians were told by all television broadcasters (all of which work under heavy state censorship) that NATO membership is the only salvation for the country. Membership is even being presented as the …
(2024-12-20). After Four Years of Censorship: Mainstream Media Now Confirms that "COVID Jabs May be to Blame for Increase in Excess Deaths" globalresearch.ca [This text was published on June 5, 2024] | "Covid Jabs May be to Blame for Increase in Excess Deaths": | If this report by The Telegraph had been published in early 2021, several million lives would have been saved. | But in …
(2024-12-20). Vanuatu quake: 'Our shop was flattened like a deck of cards'. asiapacificreport.nz 
By 1News Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver and 1News reporters A number of Kiwis have been successfully evacuated from Vanuatu after a devastating earthquake shook the Pacific island nation earlier this week. The death toll was still unclear, though at least 14 people were killed according to an earlier statement from the Vanuatu government. The 7.3…
(2024-12-20). Fulton County DA Fani Willis Disqualified On Trump Case Over Appearance Of Conflict, Sneaky Links With Prosecutor. moguldom.com Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been disqualified from prosecuting former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants in Georgia's high-profile election interference case. The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled on Dec. 19 that Willis created an "appearance of impropriety" due to her romantic relationship with Nathan Wade, a special prosecutor she hired for the …
(2024-12-20). The Canary's A-to-Z of 2024: from Apathy to Zionism and everything in between. thecanary.co "A round up of 2024 would be good", said the editor of the Canary, no doubt before they jet off to the Dominican Republic via the Seychelles for a three-week, five star winter sunshine getaway while the rest of us dream of a wet weekend in Margate via Cobham Services on the M25. That's what […] | By
(2024-12-20). Iran, Egypt Presidents Express Hope for Full Diplomatic Normalization. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi expressed optimism about recent steps taken to improve bilateral relations and emphasized the need for continued efforts to fully restore ties.
(2024-12-20). Iran, Pakistan Call for Unified Islamic Currency. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the importance of enhancing economic cooperation among Islamic nations, including the creation of a unified currency, during a meeting on the sidelines of the D-8 summit in Egypt.
(2024-12-20). EDPB Defines AI Data Use Rules as UN Calls for Global AI Safeguards. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) clarified when AI models can process personal data under GDPR, while the UN Secretary-General urged swift international cooperation to prevent AI misuse and protect global security.
(2024-12-20). Iran's Men Finish Second at 2024 Asian Roll Ball Championship. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim)- India's men's team emerged as champions in the 4th Asian Roll Ball Championship.
(2024-12-20). Taremi Assists As Inter Reaches Italian Cup Quarters. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim)- A much-changed Inter Milan side eased to a 2-0 victory over Udinese in the Italian Cup on Thursday.
(2024-12-20). US charges IRGC officer with killing of American citizen in Iraq. aljazeera.com US says Mohammad Reza Nouri orchestrated the killing of Stephen Troell in 2022 as revenge for Qassem Soleimani.
(2024-12-20). Brazilian Chamber approves renewable energy incentive programme. tvbrics.com 
(2024-12-20). China advances global neutrino research with groundbreaking spherical detector project. tvbrics.com 
This dual-purpose design not only detects cosmic rays but also shields the detector from natural radioactivity…
(2024-12-20). East Africa Electric Highway project enables energy security in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. tvbrics.com 
The main objective of this initiative is to provide reliable, affordable and renewable energy throughout the Eastern region…
(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). Russian language ambassadors arrive on educational expedition to Belarus. tvbrics.com 
The programme covers about 20 countries of the world…
(2024-12-20). Starbucks workers' union goes on strike in US cities. aljazeera.com Workers complain of inadequate wages as inflation soars, and promise to escalate the strike.
(2024-12-20). US consumer watchdog sues big banks over 'widespread' fraud on Zelle app. aljazeera.com Customers of banks named in lawsuit lose more than $870m over seven years since Zelle was introduced, watchdog says.
(2024-12-20). Last-minute budget bill to prevent US government shutdown prevails in House. aljazeera.com The bill now goes to the Senate where it is expected to pass with only hours remaining before an expected shutdown.
(2024-12-20). Five dead in car ramming in crowded German Christmas market. aljazeera.com The driver involved in the ramming has been taken into custody, with officials calling the incident an attack.
(2024-12-20). US Congress debates last-minute spending bill to avert government shutdown. aljazeera.com Nonessential government functions are expected to shutter on Saturday unless a government spending bill can be passed.
(2024-12-20). Canada's Trudeau reshuffles cabinet amid persistent pressure to resign. aljazeera.com Shake-up comes as prime minister is mulling his future as Liberal Party leader after top minister's resignation.
(2024-12-20). More than 700 killed in siege of Sudan's el-Fasher, UN says. aljazeera.com UN report finds at least 782 civilians killed since May 'amid regular and intensive shelling' of the North Darfur city.
(2024-12-20). Spain court sentences ex-IMF chief to more than four years over corruption. aljazeera.com Rato found guilty of multiple offences including corruption and money laundering.
(2024-12-20). At least two dead as car slams into crowded Christmas market in Germany. aljazeera.com The driver involved in the ramming has been taken into custody, with officials calling the incident an attack.
(2024-12-20). Russia targets Ukrainian capital with missile salvo. aljazeera.com Russia reportedly used hypersonic missiles in a rush-hour attack on Kyiv.
(2024-12-20). Aston Villa vs Man City: EPL preview, team news, how to follow, stream. aljazeera.com Man City manager Pep Guardiola says he will not seek to rebuild his struggling squad in the January transfer window.
(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). Biden cancels another $4.2bn in US student loans before leaving office. aljazeera.com Move brings total in student loan forgiveness during Joe Biden's term as president to $180bn, Education Department says.
(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). 'Many more Russian war criminals on our list': Ukraine vows more attacks. aljazeera.com Ukraine has raised the stakes with its boldest wartime assassination, killing a high-profile general in Moscow.
(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). Trump threatens tariffs if EU doesn't buy more oil and gas from US. aljazeera.com EU spokesman says 27-nation bloc, which already buys most US oil and gas exports, open to talks with president-elect.
(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). Southern Africa's liberation movements have lost their political mojo. aljazeera.com Support for former freedom fighters is dwindling across the region due to their inability to govern effectively.
(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: Preview, fight time. 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). A Teenager's Lawsuit: Taking on the Global Food Giants. Colin Todhunter. globalresearch.ca In a bold move, 18-year-old Bryce Martinez from Pennsylvania has taken a stand against some of the world's largest food corporations. Martinez has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against 11 major food companies, including household names like Coca-Cola, Nestlé …
(2024-12-20). Amazon Workers Launch Historic Strike to Demand New Contracts & End Unsafe Labor Practices. democracynow.org 
Thousands of Amazon workers on Thursday launched the largest strike against the retail giant in U.S. history, pressuring the company at the height of the holiday period to follow the law and bargain with those who have organized with the Teamsters union. The strike includes warehouse workers and drivers at seven distribution centers in some of Amazon's largest markets, including New York, Atlanta and San Francisco; Teamsters have also set up picket lines at many other warehouses nationwide. "We're engaging in a coordinated action to try to put the pressure on Amazon to stop breaking the law, com…
(2024-12-20). SATIRE: BREAKING: Holy Shit, Daniel Day-Lewis Is In This. theonion.com CLEVELAND—Screaming with delight when the rarely seen star appeared onscreen in the opening scene of the film, sources confirmed Thursday that, holy shit, Daniel Day-Lewis is in this. "Man, I thought this was just a Paul Dano flick, but I guess Daniel Day-Lewis has some sort of cameo in it, too?" said one source, who leaned …
(2024-12-20). Rwanda declares end of Marburg virus outbreak. independent.co.ug 
KIGALI | Xinhua | Rwanda on Friday announced the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak, initially declared on Sept. 27. The announcement, by Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana at a press conference in the capital, Kigali, follows 42 consecutive days with no new cases after the discharge of the last confirmed patient, meeting World …
(2024-12-20). How Trump's proposed tariffs could impact consumer costs. america.cgtn.com 
U.S President-elect Donald Trump has pledged significant increases in tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China, which could lead to higher costs for American businesses and consumers. CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez reports.
(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). 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). Will Japan Join "The Five Eyes Spy Network", Japan "Spy Eye" in Relation to China, North Korea, Russia and Southeast Asia? globalresearch.ca The Five Eyes spy network, an intelligence cooperation between the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, was established in 1956 at the height of the Cold War. Although Five Eyes is evidently an alliance of …
(2024-12-20). Q&A: How the U.S.—China rivalry is holding back the world's climate progress. grist.org 
In recent years, there has been a dramatic transformation in the economic philosophy guiding the world's rich countries. After the supply chain shocks brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine — and forced by political movements on the left and right to recognize the community-level blight wrought by deindustrialization in the West — many governments began to reverse a decades-long commitment to free trade and sought to bring back manufacturing to their shores. Governments around the world also rediscovered an instrument that they had more or less neglected since the a…
(2024-12-20). Marine-Moving Medium Landing Ship Critical To China Fight Put On Hold Again By Navy. twz.com 
The Marines say they really need a Medium Landing Ship for a future conflict in the Pacific, but Navy requirements have ballooned its costs.
(2024-12-20). Part Two: Resisting Authoritarian Populism. counterpunch.org 
The illusion that the Democratic Party could be transformed into a workers party has kept the Left, social movements, and unions trapped as at best its loyal opposition and blocked us from forming a party of our own. As a result, we were bound to a party that failed yet again to stop the far
(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). Poetry and Revolution: Audre Lorde's Prayers to the World. counterpunch.org 
Sometime in the 1970s, probably at an event in the San Francisco Bay Area, I heard Audre Lorde read a poem. I don't remember the poem, but do remember her reading of it demanded my attention. I was slightly familiar with her work up to then, mostly because of my female friends, gay and straight, whose bookshelves
(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). 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). The Infant Revolution in Bach's Christmas Music. counterpunch.org 
Christmas is a dangerous time, for it threatens social instability, political disorder, even revolution. At the culmination of the story, kings kneel before a helpless baby; the powerful pay tribute to the seemingly powerless. To understand the destabilizing potency of Christmas, one has only to recall Andreas Karlstadt, an iconoclast in the literal sense, shouting
(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). It's a "Killer" Vaccine Worldwide: Japanese Researchers Say Side Effects of COVID Vaccines Linked to 201 Types of Diseases. globalresearch.ca "Åì"Çå"Å؉∏ñÁïå‰∏≠"Åß"Äå"Ç≠"É©"ɺ""ÉØ"ÇØ"ÉÅ"É≥"Åß"ÅôÔºöÊó•Êú¨"ÅÆÁ îÁ©∂ËÄÖ"ÅØ"ÄÅCOVID"ÉØ"ÇØ"&Eacut…
(2024-12-20). "Do Not Obey in Advance": Timothy Snyder on How Corporate America Is Bending to Trump. democracynow.org 
We speak with Yale historian and author Timothy Snyder, an expert on authoritarianism, about how corporate America has responded to Donald Trump's reelection. Snyder's 2017 book On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century came out just a month after Trump began his first term, and opened with the warning: "Do Not Obey in Advance." That message has been widely cited following ABC News's decision to settle a Trump defamation case by donating $15 million to his future presidential library. Major tech leaders have also cozied up to the president-elect in recent days, including…
(2024-12-20). How to Appeal Insurance Denials, Abolish Medical Debt, and Fight for Medicare for All. democracynow.org 
We continue to look at the U.S. health insurance industry and how patients can fight back against their providers with advocate Elisabeth Benjamin, vice president of health initiatives at the Community Service Society of New York and co-founder of the Health Care for All New York campaign. She says her advice for patients is to always appeal denials and to seek outside help when possible, including advocacy groups like hers and external review boards. She also stresses that much of the chaos of the U.S. health system is due to corporate greed. "Everyone has an incentive to charge more," says Benjamin.
(2024-12-20). Bomb Cyclones and Atmospheric Rivers: Is Someone Messing with the Weather? globalresearch.ca [First published on January 17, 2023, this outstanding text by F. William Engdahl provides an understanding of weather modification techniques.] | *** | In recent months [2023] the world is hearing unusual terms to describe extreme weather events. Now terms like Bomb …
(2024-12-20). Yanni Chen on TikTok Ban, Richard Mendel on Youth and Crime. fair.org 
(2024-12-20). It's Becoming Harder to Protest Gaza War on Campus — and Also to Teach About It. truthout.org On a crisp November morning in Ithaca, New York, scores of young people gathered on the sidewalk to cheer their classmate, Sriram Parasurama, a second-year doctoral student in horticulture at Cornell University. He should have been working on his research on the connection between trees and fungi, but instead, he was wrapping up a court hearing downtown. He had been banished from campus since his… |
(2024-12-20). Kiev Regime Kills Russian General Who Exposed Western Big Pharma's Crimes in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca The Kiev regime continues to use terrorist tactics against Russia, carrying out targeted assassinations against public figures outside the conflict zone. In yet another provocative move, Ukrainian intelligence assets in Moscow killed Igor Kirillov, head of the Chemical, Biological, …
(2024-12-20). The Effects of Pulsed Microwaves and Extra Low Frequency Electromagnetic Waves on Human Brains? Governments Routinely "Classify Information" Pertaining to the Manipulation of the Human Nervous System. globalresearch.ca In the year 1962 the American scientist Allan H. Frey carried out experiments with pulsed microwaves, which produced clicking, buzz, hissing or knocking sounds in the heads of people at a distance of up to several thousands yards. …
(2024-12-20). A Painterly Dialogue: Jean-Michel Basquiat and Ouattara Watts at the Currier Museum. globalresearch.ca Jean Michel Basquiat and Ouattara Watts: A Distant Conversation may be regarded as a modest exhibition, as it features only six works by Basquiat and seven large paintings by Watts. But the power and …
(2024-12-20). Britain: How to Destroy an Economy in Six Months. Rodney Atkinson. globalresearch.ca Britain's new Labour Government has managed in six short months to reduce an economy growing at the fastest rate in the G7 group of leading economies to falls of -0.1% in both September and October with no growth in the …
(2024-12-20). Selected Articles: Technocracy Rising: Why It's Crucial to Understand the End Game. globalresearch.ca 
By We have now arrived at yet another historical inflection point. The desire for political and economic reconstruction is being demanded globally as the …
(2024-12-20). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2024-12-20). Did Biden Really Authorize Long-range Strikes Deeper Within Russia? NYT Quoting "Anonymous Officials" globalresearch.ca Important article first published on November 19, 2024 | This article is also available in Spanish. Scroll down for Spanish AI Translation | øBiden realmente autorizó ataques de largo alcance más profundos dentro de Rusia? NYT Citando "Funcionarios Anónimos": | por Drago Bosnic…
(2024-12-20). Assassinating the Myths of Healthcare. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-20). President Maduro Inaugurates 22 Revamped Health Facilities. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro opened 22 health facilities in different regions of the country and reopened the revamped Brisas de Charallave Comprehensive Diagnostic Center in Miranda state. | Inaugurating these facilities on Thursday, December 19, President Maduro highlighted that all these centers have been renovated through the 1×10 Good Government Program and the Military Community Brigades (Bricomiles). "We will close this year with the opening of 120 renovated comprehensive healthcare centers," he stated. | "If this had depended on the point of account, we would not be here," he added, alluding…
(2024-12-20). With health insurer greed in spotlight, Michael Moore brings back 'Sicko' movie. peoplesworld.org 
Editor's Note: After the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson by Luigi Mangione on Dec. 4, the greed and profiteering of the private health insurance industry is back in the spotlight, with millions of Americans sharing their stories of denied claims and care. It is in that context that filmmaker Michael Moore has brought …
(2024-12-20). CEPR Sanctions Watch December 2024. cepr.net 
In this edition of Sanctions Watch, covering December 2024: World Bank says sanctions, asset freeze are holding back Afghan economy; Biden will not lift Cuba terror designation, despite humanitarian and migratory impacts; Trump team confirms plans for "maximum pressure 2.0" on Iran; Biden administration imposes two new rounds of sanctions on North Korea; US disburses …
(2024-12-20). Cuba laments Cyclone Chido's aftermath in Mozambique. plenglish.com On his X profile, the head of Cuban diplomacy expressed his condolences to the people and government of that African country, especially to the families and friends of the victims. | Cyclone Chido hit Mozambique and Malawi recently, leaving a trail of 60 dead and 230,000 wounded in total, according to statistics from the United Nations Office for Humanitarian Affairs. | After hitting Mayotte, a French overseas territory, where it killed dozens of people and devastated homes, crops, schools and health centers, as well as livestock, the cyclone touched Madagascar and headed to ravage Mozambique and Malawi. | Most…
(2024-12-20). Putin taunts NATO SAM/ABM systems while Russian military laughs at them. infobrics.org President Vladimir Putin suggested that NATO sends its best SAM/ABM systems to any location of their choosing in Kiev and prepare to intercept the incoming Russian hypersonic weapons.
(2024-12-20). A filing error put more than 90,000 acres of Yakama Nation land in the hands of Washington state. grist.org 
It was barely a choice. In 1855, a time when the ink of border lines on United States maps had scarcely dried, Yakama Chief Kamiakin was told to sign over the land of 14 tribal nations and bands in the Pacific Northwest — or face the prospect of walking "knee deep" in the blood of his people. | Legend has it that, when he put pen to paper, he was so furious he bit through his lip. | By signing, he
(2024-12-20). The Sisyphean Task of Giving Tuesday. inequality.org
(2024-12-20). New Players on the Bloc: Is BRICS+ a Critical Challenge. infobrics.org
(2024-12-20). Decoding Africa's Interest in BRICS. infobrics.org As BRICS aims to expand, developing nations from Africa gear up to join the grouping, seeking to redefine their global engagement…
(2024-12-20). Will Japan become a spying eye on Asian countries for Anglo Alliance. infobrics.org Japan says it wants to resolve its territorial dispute with Russia but act aggressively.
(2024-12-20). Poland unable to keep helping Ukraine. infobrics.org Polish Deputy Defense Minister said that his country's aid to Ukraine has "hit the wall".
(2024-12-20). Reflections on IGD Mexico, Anarchist Media, and International Solidarity. itsgoingdown.org Social struggles south of the border in so-called Mexico held a somewhat uncomfortable space on IGD. One obvious reason being the language barrier which we sought as a project to overcome, translating voices directly from the ground, collectives, communities, and barrios in resistance in different parts of so-called Mexico. Another factor, one more difficult to…
(2024-12-20). On Hiatus: A Statement from the Editors. itsgoingdown.org 10 years ago a group of people set out to create a new media platform to document and give voice to autonomous social movements happening across so-called North America. It's Going Down (IGD) has had an impact and audience beyond what many of us thought was possible, and we're proud of the work that we've…
(2024-12-20). U.S. military meddles in Venezuela-Guyana dispute, on behalf of imperialism. peoplesworld.org 
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro warned recently that "the Southern Command is provoking our region…[as it] tries to set up U.S. military bases in our Essequibo Guyana." Venezuelan diplomat José Silva Aponte earlier had observed that "the United States is intent upon both countries arriving at confrontation." Dispute between Venezuela and Guyana over the Essequibo district …
(2024-12-20). Ten UK universities ban fossil fuel companies from recruiting at careers fairs. leftfootforward.org More universities are committing to banning fossil fuel companies from recruitment fairs, new analysis from student activist network People and Planet has found. | An annual survey of sustainability and ethics in higher education revealed that ten universities have banned fossil fuel companies from participating in graduate fairs this year, a 30% increase compared to last year. | Six universities have also divested from companies that engage in the detention, deportation, use of force and surveillance of migrants. | However, regarding working conditions in higher education, the survey found that only 49% of u…
(2024-12-20). Mosaic Conference supports Indonesian churches amid immigration uncertainty. anabaptistworld.org In critical moments of history, faith communities often become a refuge for those who feel threatened and marginalized. This was also the case the day after Donald Trump's victory announcement as president of the United States, when tension and concern swept over the U.S. immigrant community, including the Mosaic Conference's Indonesian church members in South …
(2024-12-20). "A ONU falhou e os BRICS irà£o substituí-la": congressistas e especialistas discutem o papel do Brasil em um mundo multipolar. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-20). NATO complicit in the terrorist murder of Russia's General Igor Kirillov. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-20). Musk Endorses Neo-Nazi German Party Hours After Sanders Calls Him Authoritarian. truthout.org Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) has called out Republicans for acquiescing to billionaire Elon Musk's demands to thwart a bipartisan spending bill that was needed to fend off a government shutdown this weekend. In his comments, Sanders derided Musk — who is co-leading president-elect Donald Trump's so-called Department of Government Efficiency — as an authoritarian oligarchic. |
(2024-12-20). Venezuela Captures Argentinian Agent in Connection to Terrorist Plot (+Ecuador Connection). orinocotribune.com
(2024-12-20). Venezuela Captures Argentinian Agent in Connection with Terrorist Plot (+Ecuador). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "The mad people who govern Argentina, the political monstrosity of Milei and Patricia Bullrich, were discovered red-handed in their attempt to introduce violent elements into Vene…
(2024-12-20). Peter Mertens: "Where there is a working class, there will always be hope" peoplesdispatch.org 
The Belgian political leader spoke to Peoples Dispatch about his book Mutiny and what this moment of mass discontent and major geopolitical shifts means for working class struggle.
(2024-12-20). The West is reaping what it has sown in Ukraine and Palestine. strategic-culture.su By Alex LO | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | For more than two years, we were told the Russian invasion of Ukraine was a challe…
(2024-12-20). Judge keeps UNCONVICTED Palestine Action prisoner locked-up over Christmas. thecanary.co After two hearings this week, political prisoner Francesca Nadin, of Palestine Action, was again refused bail. Francesca Nadin: held without conviction Francesca was first arrested for taking action against Teledyne, in Bradford, in May 2023, to mark the 76th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, and then arrested again, 10 days later, in relation to a paint attack on a Barclay's […] | By
(2024-12-20). US Leaders Dragged Their Feet Fighting Bird Flu. Now We Risk Another Pandemic. truthout.org Keith Poulsen's jaw dropped when farmers showed him images on their cellphones at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin in October. A livestock veterinarian at the University of Wisconsin, Poulsen had seen sick cows before, with their noses dripping and udders slack. But the scale of the farmers' efforts to treat the sick cows stunned him. They showed videos of systems they built to hydrate… |
(2024-12-20). European Council meets under new leadership but keeps old agenda. peoplesdispatch.org On December 19, heads of government from EU member states convened for a European Council session chaired by its new President, António Costa. The Among the most notable—but entirely expected—outcomes of the meeting was the reaffirmed support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy's governm…
(2024-12-20). Milei authorizes the deployment of Argentine military to guard "strategic targets" peoplesdispatch.org The government will now be able to define the facilities or assets to be protected, and the measure will apply to "periods of peace, war or internal commotion"
(2024-12-20). The Argentinazo: 23 years since the massive anti-neoliberal protests in Argentina. peoplesdispatch.org On December 19 and 20, 2001, thousands of Argentines took to the streets to demand a change of course from the IMF-sponsored neoliberal policies that had reigned in the country during the 1990s.
(2024-12-20). "We make them billions, everyday!": Amazon workers hold the line. peoplesdispatch.org Today marks the second day of the largest strike in US history against multi-billion dollar corporation Amazon, and picket lines across the country show no sign of slowing down…
(2024-12-20). Is seeking to stop a war a crime? strategic-culture.su Whistleblowers and other government activists need to be heard | By Philip GIRALDI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The early…
(2024-12-20). Cuba is willing to have ties with the US, without interference. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel said on Friday that Cuba is willing to talk and develop relations of respect and equality with the United States, but will not allow any attempt at interference in its internal affairs.
(2024-12-20). Cuban president repudiates US blockade and demands peace. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Friday repudiated the United States blockade and demanded Cuba's removal from the State Department's State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSOT) list.
(2024-12-20). Díaz-Canel extols Cuba's ability to overcome obstacles. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel said on Friday that in order to overcome the obstacles imposed by the United States, the heroism, intelligence and creativity that distinguish the Cuban people must prevail.
(2024-12-20). Economic war against Cuba is incomparable, Díaz-Canel states. plenglish.com "What has dazzled us completely and definitively is the heroism of the Cuban people, a tremendous fighter who, as we have said, deserves a monument and it will never be enough," the president said at the National People's Power Assembly (Parliament). | Speaking at the closing of the 4th Ordinary Session of Parliament, the head of State recalled that the country's top leadership paid 100 visits to the provinces this year, including to municipalities affected by devastating natural events such as hurricanes. | "In the live and direct exchange with the people, we confirm every day the importance of arguing, control…
(2024-12-20). It is vital to reject the US blockade against Cuba, youth leader says. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) Danhiz Díaz, a youth leader from Havana, said on Friday that it is very important for people to raise their voice to reject the economic blockade by the Government of the United States against Cuba.
(2024-12-20). Raúl Castro and Díaz-Canel lead march in Cuba against US blockade. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) Army General Raúl Castro and Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel led a mass mobilization against the United States blockade in this capital on Friday.
(2024-12-20). Youths march for Cuba and the just causes of the world. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) National People's Power Assembly lawmaker Julio Emilio Morejón said on Friday that youths have numerous reasons to support Cuba's social project and defend the just causes of the world.
(2024-12-20). 'Soundtrack to a Coup D'État' recounts the assassination of Patrice Lumumba. peoplesworld.org 
Many progressives consider the assassination of the first Congolese Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba as among the earliest and certainly best known of the many regime change operations carried out by the U.S. empire. In 1961, at a time when the newly elected anti-colonialist leader promised the Congolese people independence, the U.S., in cahoots with the …
(2024-12-20). No, spending on the Ukraine war is not benefitting americans at home. strategic-culture.su Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Since Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, those in favor of ever-increasing US involvement in…
(2024-12-20). Why sanctions against Russia have failed. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-20). Ukrainian M1 Abrams Commander Talks Tank's Major Vulnerabilities, Advantages In Combat. twz.com 
Last week, several Russian
(2024-12-20). Russia's Belbek Air Base In Crimea Is Getting Hardened Aircraft Shelters. twz.com 
Recent satellite imagery of The War Zone obtained the satellite image of Belbek, seen below, which was taken on Dec. 19…
(2024-12-20). Capitalists Should Be Removed From All Our Systems, Not Just Health Care. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-20). Help the IRS Help ScheerPost and Help Yourself Get a Tax Deduction Before You Can't Anymore! scheerpost.com To Our Readers and Supporters: Last year this time, we launched our Network for Good campaign with our fiscal sponsor, Community Partners (CP) and now reached $66,600 in donations, just $33,400 short of our 2024 yearly $100,000 goal. We still hope to reach this goal by the end of the year and also help you …
(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 
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(2024-12-20). Introduction by Thomas Scripps to resolution "War, the class struggle and the tasks of the Socialist Equality Party" wsws.org We are publishing the speech introducing the resolution "War, the class struggle and the tasks of the Socialist Equality Party" at the Seventh National Congress of the SEP (UK) given by Tom Scripps, its Assistant National Secretary. The resolution was passed unanimously. Scripps was re-elected to his position by the Congress.
(2024-12-20). Institutions of Impact: Understanding the Department of Transportation. splcenter.org
(2024-12-20). Alabama's newly elected Black member of Congress stands on shoulders of family. splcenter.org
(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). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: Chandigarh power workers protest privatisation; Bangladesh: Temporary rail workers demand permanent jobs and outstanding pay; Australia: Qube workers strike at 10 ports for better pay and conditions; Rheem factory workers locked out in New South Wales…
(2024-12-20). Teamsters launch largest strike against Amazon in US history to demand fair wages and working conditions. nationofchange.org Amazon workers launch historic nationwide strike, demanding better wages, safer conditions, and union recognition from the $2 trillion corporation.
(2024-12-20). Amazon Workers Speak Out Amid Unprecedented Holiday Season Strike. truthout.org Thousands of Amazon workers on Thursday launched the largest strike against the retail giant in U.S. history, pressuring the company at the height of the holiday period to follow the law and bargain with those who have organized with the Teamsters union. The strike includes warehouse workers and drivers at seven distribution centers in some of Amazon's largest markets, including New York… |
(2024-12-20). Starbucks Workers United Launches 5 Days of Strikes Across the US. truthout.org Starbucks workers launched five days of escalating strikes across the United States on Friday, accusing the coffee giant of reneging on its commitment to engage in productive bargaining talks with the union that now represents more than 11,000 baristas at over 500 stores nationwide. The walkouts will start in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle on Friday before expanding "coast to coast" amid… |
(2024-12-20). Federal Government Watchdog Warns the DHS Surveils Americans Without a Warrant Using More Than 20 Technologies. thelastamericanvagabond.com A federal watchdog has released a report detailing how federal law enforcement agencies are using more than 20 types of surveillance technologies without a warrant and with limited privacy protections. Three federal law enforcement agencies under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) could be doing more to ensure Americans' privacy is protected from the federal
(2024-12-20). Government Shutdown Looms After Elon Musk Sinks Bipartisan Budget Deal. truthout.org Congressional Democrats on Friday continued to target billionaire Elon Musk and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump for forcing a last-minute scramble to prevent a government shutdown shortly before the winter holidays. "I'm ready to stay here through Christmas because we're not going to let Elon Musk run the government," Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Patty Murray (D-Wash. |
(2024-12-20). Appalachian Communities Are Ready to Resist Trump's Environmental Racism. truthout.org The 2024 elections left the country in emotional turmoil, with deep uncertainty about the future — particularly regarding environmental justice. As Appalachian women and environmental leaders, we understand the weight of this moment, but maintain a steadfast belief in our communities' resilience and the transformative power of collective action to drive change. This moment of fear and anxiety… |
(2024-12-20). The CWU's "framework agreement" backs Kretinsky's Royal Mail takeover. wsws.org Communication Workers Union bureaucrats will join a new Advisory Committee "composed of representatives of EP Group and the CWU" that will be "contractually anchored within the amended Articles of Association of Royal Mail", creating what amounts to Bidco-CWU Incorporated.
(2024-12-20). 'Forever Chemical' TFA Detected in Mineral Water Brands in Europe. pressenza.com 
TFA (trifluoroacetic acid) is a type of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) | A new report from Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Europe revealed the presence of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a type of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in mineral water products sourced from around Europe. | By Paige Bennett | Researchers tested
(2024-12-20). The Second Coming (The Disappearance of the Traditional Political "Left" and "Right" in the 21st Century). pressenza.com The Center Did Not Hold: | About 100 years ago, William Butler Yeats wrote a poem called "The Second Coming" which has become one of the most well known and oft quoted poems of the 20th and 21st centuries.(1) In the first section of the poem there's a line that reads, "Things Fall Apart; the centre cannot hold". Over the course of the last few years, this line has continued to pop up in my mind as I've watched the clashes between the so-called "right" and the so-called "left" in the US become more and more contentious. | Paradoxically, as these hostilities have been growing and evolving there has been a n…
(2024-12-20). A Painterly Dialogue: Jean-Michel Basquiat and Ouattara Watts at the Currier Museum. pressenza.com In certain respects,
(2024-12-20). Tories and Reform UK discuss election pacts ahead of reported Musk donation. leftfootforward.org The right-wing parties are reported to be testing the success of any electoral pact ahead of the next general election, which is due in 2029.
(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). We Can Fight Chronic Disease with Universal Care. progressive.org It's time for the United States to join other high-income nations in providing comprehensive health coverage to all its citizens.
(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 holidays wil…
(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). Dissent in 2024. dissentmagazine.org 
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(2024-12-20). Claim: 1300 People Dying of Heat Stress on the Pilgrimage to Mecca is Proof of the Climate Apocalypse. wattsupwiththat.com "… the upper limits of human heat tolerance were breached for a total of 43 hours over the six days of Hajj. …"
(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 Nzo Distri…
(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 later fou…
(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). America needs a subzero blackout prevention program. wattsupwiththat.com Cold kills and America is at great risk of deadly subzero blackouts. Renewables are part of the problem but gas is the biggest part. We now know that the supply system that feeds our gas fired power plants can be unreliable in extreme cold weather.
(2024-12-20). The government's Devolution White Paper is an outright attack on local democracy. leftfootforward.org 'The continued denuding of local democracy will stymie real change and open the door to the far right even wider'
(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). 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 statement o…
(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 Lebogang Mai…
(2024-12-20). Health Insurance Execs Should Live In Fear Of Prison, Not Murder. progressivehub.net SUNJEEV BERY | THE INTERCEPT…
(2024-12-20). GMC tells doctors they've no business saying how NHS trusts use non-doctors or ensure training of proper docs. skwawkbox.org 
General Medical Council CEO has no medical training — but tells qualified medics they're wrong about patient safety The General Medical Council (GMC) chief executive has responded to a document from the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCA) on patient safety under a new government cost-cutting scheme by telling them he and his fellow non-medical management …
(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). 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). January Deadline Set for US Review of UAE's Role in Sudan Conflict. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-20). Elon Musk potentially donating millions to Reform is a symptom of a broken system which allows big money to dominate our politics. leftfootforward.org When it comes to political donations, Musk is not the problem…
(2024-12-20). 5G ushers in aggressive growth in energy consumption. expose-news.com "A lurking threat behind the promise of 5G delivering up to 1,000 times as much data as today's networks is that 5G could also consume up to 1,000 times as much energy," …
(2024-12-20). How to live off-grid from someone who has managed to achieve it. expose-news.com In 2022, John Cain Carter joined Corey Lynn and James White to share what he learned from his time in Brazil and his efforts to live off-grid and be self-sufficient on his …
(2024-12-20). Bank of Canada Governor is on secretive BIS board of directors; why should this matter to Canadians? expose-news.com Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem serves on the Bank for International Settlements' Board of Directors and chairs the Group of Governors and Heads of Supervision, the oversight body of the Basel …
(2024-12-20). Sticking Wires into the Brain is not new. expose-news.com Considering Elon Musk's efforts to wire people's brains to send messages to a receiver, Dr. Vernon Coleman shares an extract from a book he published in 1977. By that time, doctors had …
(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). The Cosy and Comfortable Liberal-Democratic Political-Media Class and the Darkness Ahead. bylinetimes.com 
In November, I was invited to speak to Cambridge University's Varsity newspaper about why Byline Times is a necessary addition to Britain's media landscape. That evening, I discussed values — something the students said no one ever mentioned when it comes to journalism. | Why do we become journalists? What are the ideals that propel us into a career so competitive and precarious? And who are the journalists we go on to become? What are the realities that test, and compromise, those ideals — leaving our internal compasses pointing in the wrong, or unexpected, directions? | To illustrate the poin…
(2024-12-20). Five things Friday roundup: Music for the mood, also known as songs for the season. anabaptistworld.org Like many, music has always affected me deeply. Some of my happiest childhood memories are of dancing in the middle of the living room to the sounds of my mother playing on the old upright piano. I'm not sure how often this happened — but at least enough for me to remember the feeling of …
(2024-12-20). All the Big Government Reforms the Media Hasn't Been Telling You About. bylinetimes.com Because I'm such great fun, I often share announcements from various Government bodies on Bluesky and Threads, provided they sound vaguely intriguing. | One thing is always certain: the comments will be full of surprise from people who haven't seen the news anywhere else. | It's debatable whether this is down to the state of Britain's media, the Government's poor communications game, or both — so we'll come back to that. | But in the spirit of goodwill, we've dug through various projects, policies, and plans from different government departments—largely over the past few weeks—that we think…
(2024-12-20). Your gadgets are actually carbon sinks — for now. grist.org
(2024-12-20). Churches grow in crucible of war. anabaptistworld.org Throughout Anabaptist history, adversity has deepened commitment to the peace of Christ. Where Anabaptists find themselves in close proximity to violence, their faith and their churches are tested and strengthened.
(2024-12-20). SATIRE: Jill Biden Leaves Teaching Post. theonion.com 
First lady Jill Biden announced that she is stepping down from her teaching position at Northern Virginia Community College, capping off over 40 years of teaching in both high school and community college classrooms. What do you think?
(2024-12-20). SATIRE: Political Profile: Pete Hegseth. theonion.com Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, has refused to withdraw his nomination amidst allegations of financial mismanagement and sexual misconduct. Here is what you need to know about the Defense Secretary nominee's background. Marital Status: Third wife, 12th affair Military Rank: Goon Speaking Style: Eight drinks in Hairstyle: Speaking role in American Psycho …
(2024-12-20). 2024 Impact: Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation Distributes More Than $3 Million to Support 100+ Nonprofit Organizations Operating Across Northeast Region. urbancny.com 
Funding from grants will support programs and initiatives that provide the simple joys of childhood to local children battling hunger or illness Food Bank of Central New York is a Recipient of Dunkin' Joy Foundation Funding Albany, N.Y. (December 19, 2024) — Continuing its mission of bringing joy to kids battling hunger or illness across the country, the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation distributed more than $3 million over the course of 2024 to support more than 100 nonprofit organizations operating across the Northeast region, including $293,000 in the Upstate New York area. The Foundation's impact in…
(2024-12-20). 20] The Ascent and Decline of The Ottoman Empire. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Sultan Muhamamad Khan He was born in the year 974 AH and ascended to the throne twelve days after his father's death in 1003 AH, as he was residing in Maghnis. His mother, of Italian descent, was called Safiyyah. Despite the state of …
(2024-12-20). "Jesus lived and died as a Jew" salaficentre.com 
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah [The Exalted] said: ŸÅŸÑÿ∞ŸÑŸÉ ŸÅÿßÿØÿπ Ÿàÿßÿ≥ÿ™ŸÇŸÖ ŸÉŸÖÿß ÿ£ŸÖÿ±ÿ™ ŸàŸÑÿß ÿ™ÿ™ÿ®ÿπ ÿ£ŸáŸàÿßÿ°ŸáŸÖ ŸàŸÇŸÑ ÿ¢&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). 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). Se despliega un nuevo mapa geopolítico. El fin de Siria (y de "Palestina" por ahora). strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-20). Where does the aggression really begin? strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-20). Elon Musk for Speaker of the House? Republicans float billionaire amid spending bill fight. nationofchange.org Republicans propose Elon Musk as Speaker of the House after his role in sinking a spending bill, raising unprecedented ethical and governance concerns.
(2024-12-20). IGP recalls all officers on leave to boost security during festive season. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENENT | The Inspector General of Police, Abbas Byakagaba, has directed commanders to recall all police officers on leave and cancel approved requests for purposes of having adequate personnel for Christmas and New Year's Day. "All officers should be recalled and be on duty starting on December 15, 2024. All leave …
(2024-12-20). New telecom firm, Talkio Mobile partners with Banana Life Investments. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Talkio Mobile, Uganda's newest telecommunications service provider, has announced an innovative partnership with Banana Life Investments, a leading mobile phone and retail store chain. This strategic alliance is designed to bring Talkio's cutting-edge telecom services closer to Ugandans, ensuring greater accessibility and convenience. The collaboration will capitalize on Banana Life …
(2024-12-20). Vivo Energy reopens upgraded Busia Shell Station. independent.co.ug 
Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has reopened its Shell Busia service station after extensive renovations. The company, which distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, aims better to serve the growing needs of customers in transit. Managing Director Joanita Mukasa Menya officiated the launch, which is part of Vivo Energy Uganda's …
(2024-12-20). Zeus The Agency named Agency of the Year at the 2024 Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Zeus The Agency was awarded 'Agency of the Year' at the 2024 Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAs), cementing its position as a leader in East Africa's marketing industry. This milestone comes just a year after being named 'Rising Agency of the Year' in 2023, showcasing the agency's rapid growth and …
(2024-12-20). F-35B And F-35C Use Different 25mm Gun Pods Unique To Each Variant. twz.com 
The fact that the F-35B and F-35C cannot use the same gun pods underscores the substantial differences between all three main F-35 variants.
(2024-12-20). Spanish Typhoon Buy Signals Upward Trend For Eurofighter. twz.com 
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(2024-12-20). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | The caption to this week's top shot reads: | Bomb shelter bunker at Bentwaters Park, former USAF military base, Suffolk, England, UK. (Photo by: Geography Photos/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) | Also, a reminder: | Prime Directives!: | If you want to talk politics, do so respectfully an…
(2024-12-20). "I Love a Dialectical Reader, and Best Is a Dialectical Reader Who Cries": Jordy Rosenberg and Annie McClanahan. publicbooks.org "I really just wanted to write a novel—I guess to me, this feels very queer—but a novel that was about tenderness and militancy."
(2024-12-20). 'The street was covered in dead women and children': Inside Sudan's counter-revolution. therealnews.com 
With over 10 million displaced people, Sudan's civil war has turned the country into the source of the largest refugee population on earth. Yet the conflict in Sudan is not merely a contest for power between two military factions—it's also a counter-revolution seeking to undo the gains of the democratic movement's victories from 2018-2022. The Real News speaks with Sudanese author and political analyst Producer: Belal Awad, Leo Erhardt | Videographer: Khalid Mohamed | Video Editor:…
(2024-12-20). From brain fog to nosebleeds: There's a name for what's happening to people affected by derailment. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in They began arriving shortly before noon on a frigid day last week, each one stepping into the warmth of a Darlington, Pennsylvania, office and the embraces of friends. In all, the gathering included more than a dozen people, and they quickly got busy, unloading boxes of donated hams, produce and canned goods, and settin…
(2024-12-20). How Marvel Helped Sell Us Forever Wars. levernews.com
(2024-12-20). Starmer hands peerages to rogue's gallery of 'Labour antisemitism' scam. skwawkbox.org 
Keir Starmer has given peerages to cronies including his former chief of staff Sue Gray, who resigned amid a storm only two months ago. But most prominent among his appointment to the lifelong 'money for turning up' posts are a number of faces who played prominent roles in the 'Labour antisemitism' scam used by the …
(2024-12-20). The War On Terror's Legal Abuses Are Still With Us Today. progressivehub.net KAREN J. GREENBERG | TOM DISPATCH…
(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). Don't be fooled by the media: the 'Asian' hornet has NOT been eradicated in the UK. thecanary.co A recent study into the extent of the spread of yellow-legged 'Asian' hornets should not be interpreted as a sign that the invasive species has been eradicated in the UK, according to the British Beekeepers' Association (BBKA). Yellow-legged 'Asian' hornets: don't believe the hype Whilst encouraged by the evidence in the study, led by the […] | By
(2024-12-20). Amazon's unfair labor practices raise question: Will Santa make it to town? peoplesworld.org 
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(2024-12-20). People's World Amistad Awards event pledges solidarity: We Won't Go Back. peoplesworld.org 
NEW HAVEN, Conn.—High energy and a spirit of togetherness and solidarity filled the auditorium in New Haven's Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School in celebration of the People's World Amistad Awards. The theme this year: "We Who Believe in Freedom Will Not Rest Until It's Won." Culminating an inspiring program, the audience stood and read …
(2024-12-20). Crucial Communist Teaching Act ushers in a new McCarthy era. peoplesworld.org 
Congress recently passed a horrific piece of legislation calling for the infusion into the nation's public school system of a curriculum that teaches middle and high school students about the alleged evils of communism, including the absurd claim that communists have killed 100 million people. The curriculum is to be provided by the Victims of …
(2024-12-20). Billionaire Elon Musk's government takeover already crashes and burns. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Billionaire Elon Musk's try at taking over the U.S. government, by dictating a spending plan to his puppet, Republican President-Elect Donald Trump, crashed and burned on the U.S. House floor on December 19, leaving the government a day away from a shutdown. Tesla tycoon Musk schemed to strip a temporary money bill to keep the …
(2024-12-20). Labor militancy erupts in New York in runup to the holidays. peoplesworld.org 
QUEENS, New York—In the run-up to the holiday season, the diverse, working-class New York City borough of Queens seemed to suddenly erupt with labor militancy. Both the Amazon Teamsters and the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) took action on December 19 to demand the same thing: that management come to the table with good-faith bargaining …
(2024-12-20). Author analyses the way corporate media loyally obsesses over Western enemies' crimes. thecanary.co The last year has been one big real-time case study in how corporate media outlets loyally obsess over the crimes of Western enemies while underplaying or ignoring those of Western allies. But important new book Worthy and Unworthy delves into this blatant media bias. And via deep analysis, it reveals how the propaganda model of […] | By
(2024-12-20). A woman from Canada with severe ME has been approved for MAiD — but she wants to live. thecanary.co After decades battling severe ME/CFS and systemic lack of support, Marcia Doherty — known online as "Madeline" — is going fully public in a desperate bid to secure her survival and fight for change. It comes amid her being approved for assisted suicide in Canada — something she doesn't actually want at all. Marcia — […] | By
(2024-12-20). The government's response to Maeve's inquest report is dire for severe ME patients. thecanary.co Health minister Andrew Gwynne has shown how little the new Labour Party government will actually do to fix the abysmal state of NHS care for people living with severe myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS). This came in the form of exasperatingly atrocious letter he penned to the coroner in charge of the inquest into the death of […] | By
(2024-12-20). Yorkshire Water CEO shrugs off six figure bonus and millions in dividends — just as YOU get a 41% bill hike. thecanary.co An entire third of a person's average water bill in Yorkshire already goes to dividends and debt for private company Yorkshire Water. When Margaret Thatcher handed over our essential water assets to private industry, they were debt-free. Yorkshire Water now has debt of £6.2bn. Yorkshire Water: fleecing the people On top of the dividends and […] | By
(2024-12-20). Second Opinions for Cancer in Germany: Accessing Top Oncologists. thecanary.co Cancer is one of the most complex and challenging diseases, and having the right diagnosis and treatment is essential for survival and recovery. Many patients seek a second opinion to ensure their diagnosis and treatment plan are the best options available. A second opinion can provide peace of mind, confirm a diagnosis, or suggest alternative […] | By
(2024-12-20). The UK's most ethical university has been revealed — and guess what? It's NOT a Russell Group one. thecanary.co The result are in: the University of Bedfordshire tops the rankings of 149 UK universities by sustainability and ethical criteria — meaning if you're looking for somewhere for higher education that actually cares, then it could be the place for you. The University League — who's the most ethical? The 2024/25 People & Planet University […] | By
(2024-12-20). Imperial astronomers uncover the secret to cooking stars like Christmas puds. imperial.ac.uk The missing ingredient for cooking up stars has been spotted for the first time by an international team led by astronomers at Imperial College.
(2024-12-20). Call for early career researchers to develop healthy and resilient societies. imperial.ac.uk Imperial has launched a call for the next wave of talented researchers to join the European Talent Academy 2025.
(2024-12-20). Ocean Temperatures and Climate Hysteria: A Lesson in Perspective. wattsupwiththat.com The graph shared by Javier Viños should serve as a wake-up call for anyone who's been swept up in the climate hysteria of the past two years. While it's tempting to view every uptick in temperature as evidence of impending doom, the reality is far more nuanced. Ocean temperatures are now back to levels seen in 2015, a stark reminder of the chaotic, unpredictable nature of the climate system.
(2024-12-20). 55% of Poles support speedy end to war in Ukraine, even at cost of Ukraine's loss of territory. defenddemocracy.press By Oleh Pavliuk, Alona Mazurenko Tuesday, 17 December 2024 For the first time, more than half of Polish citizens support the idea that the war in Ukraine must be ended even if Ukraine has to give up part of its territory or independence. Source: a poll by the Polish Centre for Public Opinion Research (CBOS), …
(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," the sta…
(2024-12-20). Nigel Farage helps launch UK arm of US climate denial group. leftfootforward.org Nigel Farage was the "special guest of honour" and keynote speaker at the launch of the UK branch of US-based climate denial think tank, the Heartland Institute, on Tuesday. | In posts on X, the institute also thanked former prime minister Liz Truss and Dan Wootton for attending the event. | Wootton was forced to leave GB News earlier this year after laughing at derogatory comments that Reclaim Party's Laurence Fox made about a female journalist on his show. | In the press release about its new London branch, The Heartland Institute described itself as "the world's most prominent think tank supporting skeptici…
(2024-12-20). As Trump mulls his FEMA pick, a political land mine awaits in Florida. grist.org 
Donald Trump owes a lot to his adopted home state of Florida. The state, which is the third-largest in the Electoral College, has delivered him increasingly large majorities in each of the past three elections. Since his victory in November, the president-elect has announced plans to remake the federal government in Florida's image: His nominees for secretary of state, attorney general, chief of staff, and national security advisor are all from the Sunshine State. | But Florida may also present Trump with one of his thorniest political challenges. He'll have to oversee the Federal Emergency Management Agency,…
(2024-12-20). SATIRE: Timeline Of Trendy Christmas Toys. theonion.com Millions of parents across the U.S. are scrambling to complete their holiday shopping. In honor of the season, The Onion looks at the history of the most popular Christmas toys. 1877: Millions of trees are felled across the country to keep up with children's demands for woodcuts of President Rutherford B. Hayes. 1933: Do you …
(2024-12-20). Left Foot Forward is closing for Christmas. leftfootforward.org
(2024-12-20). SATIRE: Faded Outline Of Ex-Girlfriend's Name Still Visible On Stocking. theonion.com MILWAUKEE—Noticing the discolored places where different letters had once adorned the decoration, area woman Paula Jackson observed Friday that the faded outline of an ex-girlfriend's name was still visible on the Christmas stocking given to her by her boyfriend's mom. "At first I thought maybe 'Jessica' was just the brand name of the stocking, but …
(2024-12-20). Appel du Collectif national pour une paix juste et durable entre Palestiniens et Israéliens. defenddemocracy.press Palestine : imposons la fin des massacres, du génocide, du déni d'humanité. Imposons des sanctions contre l'État d'Israà´l Cela fait maintenant plus de 14 mois que les Palestiniens et Palestiniennes de Gaza subissent l'horreur d'une guerre atroce menée contre leur existence même et qui se déroule sous nos yeux. Et cela fait plus de 10 …
(2024-12-20). Líder neonazista ucraniano apoia escalada nuclear. globalresearch.ca Figuras públicas ucranianas està£o a comeàßar a admitir as suas intenàßàµes de causar uma catástrofe nuclear. Para os militantes nas fileiras do regime, a guerra nuclear nà£o é algo que deva ser evitado. Eles acreditam que um cenário tà£o extremo …
(2024-12-20). Scholz perde voto de confianàßa no parlamento alemà£o, agravando crise política de Berlim. globalresearch.ca A crise política na Alemanha está a aprofundar-se. O Chanceler Olaf Scholz a confianàßa do parlamento em 16 de Dezembro, desmantelando o seu governo. Com o colapso da coligaàßà£o e a necessidade de eleiàßàµes antecipadas, parece claro que as políticas …
(2024-12-20). El ejército estadounidense interfiere en la disputa entre Venezuela y Guyana. peoplesworld.org 
El presidente venezolano, Nicolás Maduro, advirtió recientemente que "el Comando Sur está provocando a nuestra región… [al intentar] establecer bases militares estadounidenses en nuestra Guyana Esequibo". El diplomático venezolano José Silva Aponte había observado anteriormente que "Estados Unidos tiene la intención de que ambos países lleguen a una confrontación". La disputa entre Venezuela y Guyana …
(2024-12-20). Realizan en Perú lanzamiento de la Revista Turística "Destinos Cuba" radiohc.cu Lima, 20 dic (RHC) La revista Destinos Cuba, dedicada al turismo cubano y editada en Perú, fue presentada en un acto que congregó a operadores de turismo, periodistas, representantes de líneas aéreas, empresarios con vínculos con la Isla y otras personalidades.
(2024-12-20). Ejército Popular de Viet Nam celebra 80 años. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) El secretario general del Partido Comunista de Viet Nam, To Lam, encabezó las celebraciones en Hanoi por los 80 años de la fundación del Ejército Popular (EPV), durante un programa artístico que resumió la historia del nacimiento, las batallas y victorias de la institución armada.
(2024-12-20). Presidente Díaz-Canel repudia bloqueo de EEUU a Cuba y exige paz (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel reiteró, este viernes, su repudió al bloqueo de Estados Unidos, y exigió la retirada de la mayor isla de las Antillas de la lista del Departamento de Estado de países que supuestamente patrocinan el terrorismo.
(2024-12-20). Las ofensivas rebeldes que llevaron al colapso a la tiranía en Cuba (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Sancti Spíritus, 20 dic (RHC) En los distintos municipios de esta provincia se celebra este fin de año el aniversario 66 de la liberación por el Ejército Rebelde de los principales poblados del centro de Cuba en 1958.
(2024-12-20). Académicos cubanos y estadounidenses analizan nexos entre Cuba y Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La defensa de alcanzar una relación seria y basada en el respeto a la soberanía, la autodeterminación y la no injerencia en asuntos internos, centró los debates de la edición 22 del evento "Cuba en la política exterior de Estados Unidos de América", bajo el tema: "El camino hacia una relación diplomática: Diez años después", que sesionó del 17 al 19 de diciembre en el Hotel Nacional de Cuba.
(2024-12-20). La única alternativa es la victoria, afirma Díaz-Canel. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) Con la historia que nos precede y el pueblo que tenemos, la única alternativa es luchar hasta la victoria siempre, afirmó este viernes Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República.
(2024-12-20). Cuba desarrolla una intensa agenda legislativa. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) El ministro de Justicia de Cuba, Oscar Silvera, resaltó este viernes la intensa agenda legislativa que desarrolla la nación caribeña desde la aprobación de la Constitución en 2019, periodo desde el cual fueron aprobadas 50 leyes.
(2024-12-20). Instituto Politécnico General Lázaro Cárdenas del Río de Villa Clara gradúa 136 técnicos medios. radiohc.cu Santa Clara, 20 dic (RHC) Abel Morales Cruz, estudiante de Técnico Medio en Derecho fue uno de los jóvenes que recibió este 19 de diciembre su título durante la graduación de la generación número 50 del Instituto Politécnico General Lázaro Cárdenas del Río de Villa Clara.
(2024-12-20). Martínez Villena: el poeta y la revolución verdadera. radiohc.cu Rubén Martínez Villena, el poeta y combatiente que clamara por la carga definitiva para acabar la obra de las revoluciones, en encendidos versos de su Mensaje Lírico Civil, nació el 20 de diciembre de 1899 en la localidad habanera de Alquízar para vivir una vida de entrega y consagración a la Patria, aunque lamentablemente muy corta.
(2024-12-20). Diputada Adis Ofarril: marchamos contra el bloqueo y por nuestro pueblo (+Audio). radiohc.cu La diputada Adis Ofarril Martínez del municipio Quivicán en la provincia Mayabeque es una convencida de que trabajando unidos, Cuba saldrá adelante.
(2024-12-20). Cuba impulsa turismo de congresos para 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) El turismo cubano presenta en su lista de eventos para 2025 una amplia representación de lo que es llamado MICE, o esfera de viajes relacionados con congresos, reuniones e incentivos.
(2024-12-20). Cuba no es un país terrorista, afirman ante Congreso de EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) La congresista Barbara Lee defendió ante la Cámara de Representantes estadounidense que Cuba no es un Estado terrorista, e instó a que ambos países mantengan relaciones normales.
(2024-12-20). CEPAL proyecta discreto crecimiento económico para América Latina y el Caribe en 2025. cubadebate.cu La región enfrentaría en 2025 una pérdida de impulso del comercio exterior para sostener la dinámica de crecimiento, en línea con lo previsto para 2024. Se prevé que las condiciones financieras a nivel internacional se vuelvan más propicias en 2025 con respecto a 2024 aunque estarían sujetas a la materialización de riesgos.
(2024-12-20). Teresita Fernández: Una maestra… 94 años después. cubadebate.cu Teresita Fernández cumpliría hoy 94 años. Maestra de varias generaciones, hada creadora de historias, voz de la infancia, calma en la adultez, esta mujer cubanísima llenó con su alma a miles de corazones. Hoy, a modo de homenaje, Cubadebate rescata un texto de la periodista Paquita Armas que recoge valiosos testimonios sobre la trovadora.
(2024-12-20). El pueblo combatiente marcha: °Presidente Biden, retire a Cuba de la infame lista! cubadebate.cu Otra vez el escenario fue el malecón habanero, la gran plaza frente al mar que ha visto vibrar a un pueblo conocedor de su historia, de los desafíos que tiene y de los éxitos conseguidos en ese camino. Nuevamente el pueblo recorre las mismas calles, alza su voz frente al mismo edificio, canta, recita, emociona. Sobre todo es un acto de amor, de dignidad, de Patria en las venas de quienes tantas veces, por generaciones han hecho el mismo camino.
(2024-12-20). Naciones Unidas alerta sobre incremento de hambrunas en àÅfrica para 2025. cubadebate.cu El Programa Mundial de Alimentos advirtió hoy que la cantidad de personas pasando hambre en àÅfrica occidental y central podría incrementarse desde 40 hasta 52.7 millones para mediados de 2025, entre los que se incluyen 3.4 millones "que se enfrentan a niveles de hambre de emergencia", indicó el organismo de Naciones Unidas en un comunicado.
(2024-12-20). Mexicanos solidarios condenan bloqueo de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) El Movimiento Mexicano de Solidaridad con Cuba entregó este viernes una carta en la embajada de Estados Unidos en Ciudad de México en la cual reitera su rechazo al cerco económico, comercial y financiero impuesto a la isla.
(2024-12-20). Federación Estudiantil Universitaria festeja su 102 aniversario. cubadebate.cu Miles de estudiantes cubanos recuerdan hoy el aniversario 102 de la Federación Estudiantil Universitaria (FEU), la organización joven más antigua del país. En X, la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular publicó un mensaje de su presidente, Esteban Lazo, en el cual felicita a los integrantes de la FEU y recuerda a los fundadores de la organización.
(2024-12-20). Voces desde una Isla: Cuba denuncia hoy el bloqueo de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Desde diversos territorios del país el pueblo cubano refrendó hoy el reclamo por el cese del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de los Estados Unidos contra la isla caribeña y de la permanencia de la nación antillana en la lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo. Hoy La Habana será escenario de una marcha contra ambas políticas.
(2024-12-20). Don't Dismiss the BRICS. infobrics.org It would be a big mistake for the West to dismiss the recent BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) summit in Kazan — Russia's unofficial "Islamic" capital — as an anti-Western sideshow of little consequence. Western governments might like to believe that the gathering showed a lack of unity and substance, but the reality is more complicated…
(2024-12-20). Gobierno de Colombia pacta cese al fuego con grupo armado de Nariño. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) El Gobierno de Colombia y el grupo Comuneros del Sur acordaron este viernes, en Bogotá, el cese al fuego bilateral por seis meses para la construcción de la paz territorial en Nariño (sureste).
(2024-12-20). Presidente de Cuba convoca a la defensa del país desde las redes sociales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, convocó este viernes al pueblo a defender la integridad de la nación y la verdad de la Revolución en las redes sociales.
(2024-12-20). Raúl y Díaz-Canel encabezaron la marcha del pueblo combatiente. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) Con la participación del General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución cubana, y Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, cientos de miles de capitalinos protagonizan la Marcha del Pueblo Combatiente ante la embajada de Estados Unidos.
(2024-12-20). Con unidad responden los cubanos a la hostilidad imperialista (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) La unión inquebrantable de cientos de miles de cubanos en torno al reclamo por el cese del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos y la permanencia de la nación antillana en la lista de patrocinadores del terrorismo quedó patente este viernes en la marcha del gran pueblo combatiente.
(2024-12-20). Denuncian en la provincia Granma la política hostil de gobierno norteamericano contra Cuba (+Foto y Audio). radiohc.cu Bayamo, 20 dic (RHC) A poco día de celebrarse el aniversario 66 del Triunfo de la Revolución cubana, los pobladores de la oriental provincia de Granma, junto a sus dirigentes, denunciaron la hostil política del gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba.
(2024-12-20). Caricaturistas de Cuba y Argentina ganan evento de humor gráfico (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) El cubano Brady Izquierdo y el argentino Santiago Cornejo se coronaron en el XXIII Salón Internacional de Humor Gráfico 'Santa Clara, 2024' celebrado en esa ciudad del centro de Cuba.
(2024-12-20). Cuba lamenta consecuencias de azote de ciclón a Mozambique. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez lamentó este viernes la pérdida de vidas humanas y los daños provocados por el ciclón Chido en el norte de Mozambique.
(2024-12-20). En fotos: A punto de iniciar Marcha del Pueblo Combatiente contra el bloqueo y la espuria lista de Estados terroristas. cubadebate.cu Apenas faltan minutos para iniciar la Marcha del Pueblo Combatiente contra el bloqueo de Estados Unidos a Cuba y la inclusión de la Isla en la espuria lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo. Como en tantas otras ocasiones, el pueblo cubano está listo para demostrar la unidad y la fuerza de la Mayor de Las Antillas a favor de las causas justas.