(2024-01-16). Your Man In The Hague (In A Good Way). popularresistance.org I attended the hearing on Thursday of South Africa's case against Israel for genocide at the International Court of Justice. I was able to sit in the public gallery and watch all the proceedings. I was, however, handicapped in reporting by the fact that we were not allowed pens or pencils (though we were allowed paper). I asked the Head of Security at the ICJ why pens were not allowed in the public gallery. He told me, with a perfectly straight face, that they could be used as a weapon. So bereft of my deadly ballpoint, this account is less detailed and more impressionistic than I would wish to give you.
(2024-01-16). Israel reiterates 'most moral army' claim in its defense at ICJ. ummid.com Israel on Friday January 12, 2024 while defending itself at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague in Netherlands reiterated its oft-repeated claim of having "the most moral army" in the world.
(2024-01-16). Letter urging the States of the world to support South Africa's application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel for violation of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2024-01-16). At The Hague, Aharon Barak Will Play Dr. Jekyll To Israel's Mr. Hyde. popularresistance.org The announcement that Israel has chosen Aharon Barak, the renowned former Supreme Court President, to join the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as it judges a landmark case charging Israel with genocide has sent the country into a tizzy. Barak will be Israel's representative on a panel that is hastily being convened to discuss South Africa's petition for an emergency suspension of Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip — a panel that will consist of the ICJ's 15 permanent judges plus one from Israel and one from South Africa. | Barak has long been reviled by the Israeli right for having enshrined various li…
(2024-01-16). Leftists in Slovenia hit the streets for Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org Leftists in Slovenia are demanding that the government join South Africa's case in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel's ongoing genocidal war on Palestinians. | On January 11, Levica (The Left) insisted that being a signatory state to the Geneva Convention and the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, the Republic of Slovenia must do everything to prevent the execution of genocide, because otherwise they bear co-responsibility for violating international law. | Levica, along with the Social Democrats, is a part of the center-left coalition government led by the…
(2024-01-16). South Africa at ICJ: Israelis celebrate Genocide of Palestinians. ummid.com The South African lawyers while deposing before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Thursday January 11, 2024 said Israelis treat the Palestinians like 'animals' and celebrate their destruction, massacre and genocide in Gaza.
(2024-01-16). Chicago Protesters Condemn Bombing Of Yemen, Genocide In Palestine. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — Over 750 protesters braved the coldest weekend of this winter so far on Saturday, January 13 to demand that the U.S. and its allies take their hands off Yemen and end their support of Israel's genocide in Palestine. | The protesters spoke in favor of Yemen's naval blockade against Israel as well as in support of South Africa charging the apartheid state with genocide at the International Court of Justice. This was the latest in a string of weekly protests organized by the Coalition for Justice in Palestine since October 7, 2023. | In addition to the usual chants of "Free Palestine" and "No mor…
(2024-01-16). South Africa's ICJ Case: Israel's Genocidal Intent against the People of Palestine. The Political Arrogance and Indifference of Western Politicians. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). With open support for genocide — is there a future for Israel? workers.org 
The following article is based on an interview with Palestinian author and activist Susan Abulhawa by Frank Barat on Dec. 29. Their full conversation can be found at tinyurl.com/3e4bcu9y. Susan Abulhawa speaking at a rally for Palestine in Philadelphia, November 2023. WW Photo: Joe Piette Frank Barat: How do we . . . |
(2024-01-16). On The Urgent Need For Provisional Measures To Protect Palestinians. popularresistance.org Madam President, Members of the Court, there is an urgent need for provisional measures to protect Palestinians in Gaza from the irreparable prejudice caused by Israel's violations of the Genocide Convention. | The United Nations Secretary-General and its Chiefs describe the situation in Gaza | variously as "a crisis of humanity", a "living hell", a "blood bath", a situation of "utter, deepening [and unmatched] horror", where "an entire population" is "besieged and under attack, denied access to the essentials for survival", "on a massive scale."
(2024-01-16). Israel's argument at The Hague: We are incapable of genocide. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-01-16). President Maduro: Venezuela Suffers an Economic Genocide. orinocotribune.com A true economic genocide has been committed against Venezuela, said President Nicolás Maduro forcefully, during his annual message before the National Assembly, due to illegal sanctions that have been applied to Venezuela by the North American empire since 2015 and that continue to affect the Venezuelan people. | The head of state said this Monday, January 15, that due to the drop in oil production by 87 percent, due to the sanctions, 323 billion dollars have been lost only in oil production, which stopped entering the country. Oil production stood at more than 2.5 million barrels per day in 2015 and fell to 339…
(2024-01-16). Germany supports genocide — again. electronicintifada.net
(2024-01-16). Australian protesters oppose bombing of Yemen, ongoing Gaza genocide. wsws.org "Palestine happened and then Yemen happened, it makes me just ask 'What's next?' And Australia's role globally is not one that fills me with joy."
(2024-01-16). Over 100,000 protest in Washington D.C. against the US-backed genocide of Gaza. wsws.org "I don't want people to be killed, anyone, Jewish or Palestinian. I just want people to be people."
(2024-01-16). One hundred days of the imperialist-Zionist genocide in Gaza. wsws.org The genocide in Gaza has exposed not only the criminality and fascistic character of the Israeli government, but the active support and complicity of the imperialist powers, above all the United States.
(2024-01-16). On 100th day of Israel's Gaza War, massive protests in US, UK and other parts of world. ummid.com Condemning the continued U.S. support to the Zionists, thousands of Americans gathered outside White House in Washington DC Sunday January 14, 2024 as the Israeli brutal war against the Palestinians in Gaza Strip entered 100th day.
(2024-01-16). Gaza rocket hits Netivot shop after heavy barrage on southern Israel. haaretz.com IDF publishes name of reserve soldier killed in Gaza on Monday ‚ñ Shop in southern Israel hit by rocket ‚ñ IDF releases names of two hostages said to be 'in grave danger'; 16 people remain hospitalized after Ra'anana attack ‚ñ Iran says attacks in Iraq, Syria meant as deterrence to security threats ‚ñ IDF arrests suspects of Ra'anana terror attack; 27 terror suspects arrested last night in West Bank ‚ñ Qatari Prime Minister says diplomatic efforts required to address Houthis' aggression…
(2024-01-16). Democracy Now! 2024-01-16 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for January 16, 2024; "The People Won": Guatemala Inaugurates Anti-Corruption President Bernardo Arévalo Despite Sabotage; 100+ Days into Israel's War on Gaza, Doctors Demand Ceasefire to Address "Apocalyptic" Health Crisis; Despite Trump's Triumph in Iowa, Many GOP Voters Say Legal Troubles Could Make Him Unfit for Reelection | Headlines for January 16, 2024; "The People Won": Guatemala Inaugurates Anti-Corruption President Bernardo Arévalo Despite Sabotage; 100+ Days into Israel's War on Gaza, Doctors Demand Ceasefire to Address "Apocalyptic…
(2024-01-16). Solidarity is key to surviving in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Award-winning novelist Ahmed Masoud tells us how his family is coping with catastrophe, and how he tries to support them from afar.
(2024-01-16). 100+ Days into Israel's War on Gaza, Doctors Demand Ceasefire to Address "Apocalyptic" Health Crisis. democracynow.org 
Worldwide protests this weekend called for a ceasefire while marking 100 days of Israel's unrelenting bombardment and siege of the Gaza Strip since the October 7 Hamas attack. United Nations humanitarian leaders issued a joint demand Monday for dramatically increasing the flow of aid into Gaza. "The situation is spiraling out of control" in Gaza, says pediatric neurologist Omar Abdel-Mannan, who shares on-the-ground health worker reports of the "apocalyptic" scenes in collapsing hospitals. "This is medieval-style medicine that we are seeing, and this is 100% man-made."…
(2024-01-16). Israel extends emergency order preventing detained Gazans from seeing a lawyer. haaretz.com The Israeli Knesset also approved the first reading of an extension of an emergency order that allows far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to degrade the conditions of Palestinian security prisoners…
(2024-01-16). Headlines for January 16, 2024. democracynow.org Trump Wins Iowa Caucus in Landslide, Heads Back to Court Today for Defamation Trial, Death Toll in Gaza Tops 24,000, Presidential Candidate Cornel West Calls Biden a War Criminal at D.C. Gaza Rally, Houthis Target U.S.-Owned Ship After U.S. Bombs Yemen Again, Iran Bombs Iraq and Syria as Tension Grows Across Middle East, Bernardo Arévalo Sworn In as Guatemalan President After Last-Minute Effort to Block Transfer of Power, China Denounces Newly Elected Taiawanese President, Sekou Odinaga, Black Liberation Activist Who Helped Free Assata Shakur, Dies at 79…
(2024-01-16). Egypt Rejects Israel Obstruction of Aid to Gaza. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Egypt again rejected Israeli statements on the Rafah crossing and accused Israel of obstructing the entry of vital aid to the embattled Gaza Strip. | RELATED: | The Rafah crossing, which links Egypt to the coastal enclave, has remained open since the beginning of the crisis on October 7, Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Abu-Zeid reaffirmed during a television interview. | We have worked tirelessly to facilit…
(2024-01-16). Israel is playing a dangerous game in Lebanon. peoplesdispatch.org Amid growing speculations that it will be forced to abandon its guarded responses to Israel's repeated bombings and targeted killings inside Lebanese territories, Hezbollah continues to have measured restraint. However, Israel has intensified its efforts to provoke an escalation. | At least four Hezbollah fighters were killed in yet another Israeli attack in southern Lebanon on Monday, January 15. In response, Hezbollah fired missiles inside northern Gaza in which reportedly two Israelis were killed. | Israeli provocations have reached extreme levels in the last few weeks with scores of Hezbollah fighters being k…
(2024-01-16). War on Gaza: Complaint Filed Alleging UK Ministers' Complicity in Israeli War Crimes. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). Government spats delay salary payments for Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza Strip. haaretz.com Disagreements between ministries over how the captives salaries' should be paid remain unsolved, more than 100 days after October 7…
(2024-01-16). The Military-Industrial Complex Is the Winner (Not You). tomdispatch.com 2023 was a year marked by devastating conflicts from Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine to Hamas's horrific terror attacks on Israel, from that country's indiscriminate mass slaughter in Gaza to a devastating civil war in Sudan. And there's a distinct risk of even worse to come this year. Still, there was one clear winner in this avalanche of violence, suffering, and war: the U.S. military-industrial complex. In December, President Biden signed a record authorization of $886 billion in "national defense" spending for 2024, including funds for the Pentagon proper and work on nuclear weapons at the Department of…
(2024-01-16). War on Gaza: Rishi Sunak accused of 'endangering safety' of Muslim MP. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Rishi Sunak accused of 'endangering safety' of Muslim MP | The British prime minister called on Labour MP Zarah Sultana to condemn Hamas and the Houthis during a debate on the Gaza war | Tue, 01/16/2024 – 12: 35 | Zarah Sultana MP speaks at a rally in London in 2021 (Facebook) |
(2024-01-16). Security Council members: 'rare consensus' to condemn forced transfer of civilian populations from Gaza. pressenza.com The Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Martin Griffiths, expressed his deep concern to the Security Council this afternoon following statements by Israeli ministers in favor of the massive transfer of civilian populations from the Gaza Strip to third countries. According to the Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, Ms. Ilze Brands Kehris, these incendiary remarks fuel fears of expulsion coupled with the impossibility of returning. Algeria, which had requested the holding of this session, noted the "rare consensus" which prevailed among the members of the Council to reject "any project o…
(2024-01-16). Israel hindered UN missions ¥s 75 percent in northern Gaza. plenglish.com United Nations, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Israeli forces have hampered three quarters of UN humanitarian missions from entering northern Gaza so far this year, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on Tuesday.
(2024-01-16). How Israeli Forces Trapped And Killed Ravers At The Nova Festival. popularresistance.org Israeli officials allege that Hamas carried out a pre-mediated and carefully executed massacre of 364 Israeli civilians at the Nova music festival near Gaza on 7 October as part of the Palestinian resistance's Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. They claim that Hamas and other Palestinians had hours to murder Israeli partygoers before the army reached the scene. | However, new details have emerged showing that Israel's Border Police was deployed at the Nova site before Hamas stumbled on the festival, causing the eruption of a major battle. | While some ravers were indeed killed by the Palestinian resistance – whether by int…
(2024-01-16). Birthdays under bombardment. electronicintifada.net Children in Gaza are being traumatized daily.
(2024-01-16). Iran says it attacked Israeli 'Mossad HQ' in Iraq to avenge the 'killing of its commanders' amid Gaza war. haaretz.com After Iran claims it destroyed a 'Mossad espionage headquarters' in Erbil, the U.S. and France condemn the attack as a 'reckless' and 'worrying violation' of the sovereignty of Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan…
(2024-01-16). 100 days of tragedy: Israel's unyielding assault on Gaza. nationofchange.org The 100-day Israeli offensive on Gaza has left deep scars on the region, both physically and psychologically.
(2024-01-16). IDF releases name of Israeli soldier killed in Gaza fighting. haaretz.com Nitzan Schessler, 21, from Hadera, was survived by his parents, Erez and Perach, and his sisters, Shai and Shir…
(2024-01-16). Israel's democratic decline hasn't stopped during the Gaza war. In many ways it gotten worse. haaretz.com More surveillance, more guns, less freedom of speech: Netanyahu's coalition halted its plan to weaken the judiciary after the October 7 attack, but the war is allowing it to reach many of its goals without it…
(2024-01-16). War on Gaza: Saudi Arabia says Israel recognition still possible as Iran promises more attacks. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Saudi Arabia says Israel recognition still possible as Iran promises more attacks | Meanwhile, fears continue to grow over spread of conflict in Middle East as aid groups warn of starvation in Gaza | Tue, 01/16/2024 – 15: 31 | Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud attends a session during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos on 16 January 2024 (AFP) | <...
(2024-01-16). 45 days on, Success Eludes Israeli Army in Khan Younis. ummid.com The Israeli deaths in Khan Younis reflect the overall number of the soldiers being killed in the Gaza whether it's in the north middle, east and to the south of the Strip.
(2024-01-16). Judge napolitano and I Mourn Gonzalo Lira and The War in Gaza. sonar21.com 
Here's my weekly chat with Judge Napolitano. Note, our shirt selections does not represent a symbolic political difference. Just a sartorial choice.
(2024-01-16). Israel's Netanyahu 'unfit' to run Gaza war: Opposition leader. muslimmirror.com JERUSALEM : The Israeli government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is unfit to run the Gaza war, opposition leader Yair Lapid said Monday. "The State of Israel needs change now, and there is no possibility of waiting any longer," Lapid said on X. "This government does not know how to manage a war, and it …
(2024-01-16). Israel urged to avoid further journalist casualties. ummid.com Expressing deep concerns over the alarming deaths of media professionals during the ongoing Israel-Palestine war, the National Press Club has urged the far right Zionist regime to "avoid further journalist casualties" in Gaza.
(2024-01-16). Al-Qassam Brigades Says Destroyed About 1,000 Israeli Military Vehicles in Past 100 Days. orinocotribune.com The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says its fighters have destroyed or disabled hundreds of Israeli military vehicles over the 100 days that have passed since the beginning of the regime's military aggression against the Gaza Strip. | Abu Obaida, the spokesman for al-Qassam Brigades, which is Hamas' military wing, made the announcement "During these 100 days, we have destroyed or rendered out of service about 1,000 Zionist military vehicles that had infiltrated the Gaza Strip in its north, center, and south," he said. | T…
(2024-01-16). Israeli-Made Famine: Denial of Food Aid Could Kill 22,000 Palestinians This Month, Half of Them Children. scheerpost.com 
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports that Israeli airstrikes and ground operations continued over the weekend in Gaza and says, "Between the afternoons of 12 and 14 January, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza, 260 Palestinians were reportedly killed, …
(2024-01-16). Death is no one if he rides in your saddle; interview with Leila Ghanem about Gaza's October 7. workers.org 
By àÅngeles Maestro Leila Ghanem Interview in November 2023 with Lebanese anthropologist and communist leader Leila Ghanem, conducted and translated for the Coordination of Communist Nuclei (CNC) by àÅngeles Maestro (in the Spanish state). Translation to English for presentation at the Jan. 21 Lenin centennial in New York City: John . . . |
(2024-01-16). Democracy Now! 2024-01-16 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for January 16, 2024; "The People Won": Guatemala Inaugurates Anti-Corruption President Bernardo Arévalo Despite Sabotage; 100+ Days into Israel's War on Gaza, Doctors Demand Ceasefire to Address "Apocalyptic" Health Crisis; Despite Trump's Triumph in Iowa, Many GOP Voters Say Legal Troubles Could Make Him Unfit for Reelection | Headlines for January 16, 2024; "The People Won": Guatemala Inaugurates Anti-Corruption President Bernardo Arévalo Despite Sabotage; 100+ Days into Israel's War on Gaza, Doctors Demand Ceasefire to Address "Apocalyptic…
(2024-01-16). Rafah border crossing may also be the route for the Palestinian Authority's return to Gaza. haaretz.com Egypt is worried that Israeli control over the crossing will deny Cairo key leverage in Gaza. Handing it over to the Palestinian Authority may allay those fears and help restore normality to the Strip — but it is unlikely to happen at this time…
(2024-01-16). London: 200,000 Protesters March Against Israel's War on Gaza. unicornriot.ninja 
(2024-01-16). Bombing Yemen — As British as Afternoon Tea. orinocotribune.com By Mark Curtis — Jan 12, 2024 | The UK military's latest bombing of Yemen comes on the 60th anniversary of a forgotten British campaign in the country involving brute force and deliberate attacks on civilians, declassified files show. | UK air strikes in Yemen — that have dared to challenge Western support for Israel over Gaza — are taking place exactly 60 years after a brutal British bombing campaign in the country. | The so-called Radfan revolt of early 1964 in modern-day Yemen has long passed out of historical memory. | We should remember it though, as evidence of how British foreign policy is…
(2024-01-16). The "Rules-Based International Order" caitlinjohnstone.com.au If this is what the "rules-based international order" looks like, would we not, perhaps, be better off without it?>
(2024-01-16). The Impact of Under-Vaccination: A Closer Look at the UK's COVID-19 Cases in Summer 2022. medriva.com Recent research in the U.K. has shed light on the significant role of COVID-19 vaccination in preventing severe cases and deaths. This study shows that if people had followed the recommended vaccination schedule, over 7,100 cases of hospitalization or death could have been averted during the summer of 2022. These findings highlight the critical importance…
(2024-01-16). The Impact of Health Coaching on Hypertension: A Closer Look at a Chinese Hospital Study. medriva.com
(2024-01-16). Australia: 54-year-old man dies in Adelaide after waiting ten hours for ambulance. wsws.org The deadly delay of treatment is the result of an acute shortage of hospital staff and resources, caused by the deliberate gutting of public healthcare by pro-business governments.
(2024-01-16). Podcast: Who are Hizballah and what is the resistance axis? electronicintifada.net Amal Saad talks to us about Lebanon's resistance to Israel.
(2024-01-16). How Neoliberalism Weakens Economies And Fuels Alternative Systems. popularresistance.org Major economic shifts are occurring in the world, in part driven by a response to Western imperialist nations' long history of attempting to impose their will through economic and military coercive measures. To understand the current state of globalization and where it is headed, Clearing the FOG speaks with Radhika Desai, the director of the Geopolitical Economy Research Group at the University of Manitoba. Desai discusses neoliberalism and how it weakens first world economies as well as alternatives such as the BRICS formation that are starting to have a significant impact in challenging Western hegemony. She a…
(2024-01-16). US imperial dominance, BRICS sub-imperialism and unequal ecological exchange. cadtm.org Patrick Bond is a Distinguished Professor of Sociology at the University of Johannesburg, as well as a political economist, political ecologist and scholar of social mobilisation. He is the author of BRICS: An Anti-Capitalist Critique and Extreme Uneven Development: Financial Volatility, Deep Capitalist Crisis and Super-Exploitation in South Africa and the World. In this interview with Federico Fuentes for LINKS International Journal of Socialist Renewal, Bond discusses modern-day (…) | – | / |
(2024-01-16). United Against Nuclear Iran: The Shadowy, Intelligence-Linked Group Driving the US Towards War With Iran. scheerpost.com
(2024-01-16). United Against Nuclear Iran: The Shadowy, Intelligence-Linked Group Driving the US Towards War With Iran. orinocotribune.com 
(2024-01-16). The worst of our humanity is gathering in Washington D.C. on Jan. 31st.- Feb. 2nd. pressenza.com From January 31st to February 2nd 2024, These groups prioritize financial gain over human life. Like drug traffickers, they enable harm and violence, but without legal consequence. In pursuing ever more deadly nuclear technology, they demonstrate a callous disregard…
(2024-01-16). Western Academics Do Not Understand Russia and Its Military — The Fabian Hoffmann Example. sonar21.com 
A friend flagged this X-Twitter thread by Fabian Hoffman to me the other day because it attracted a lot of neo-con attention and cheerleading. Prior to this I had never heard of Hoffmann. I can't tell if Hoffmann is Dutch, English or Norwegian. Here's his bio, you tell me: | Fabian Hoffmann is a PhD Research Fellow at the Oslo Nuclear Project. His PhD research focuses on the proliferation, deployment, and use of non-nuclear strategic weapons, in particular conventional precision-strike capabilities, and their implications on nuclear strategy and broader nuclear weapons policy (e.g., nuclear proliferation &…
(2024-01-16). Russia Warned Before Attacking Ukraine. Now China, Iran, and North Korea Have Warned the U.S. on Their Red Lines. pressenza.com Editor's Note: Will the Biden Administration Listen or Will We Have More Wars — Possibly Nuclear? | By Colonel (Ret) Ann Wright | On Tuesday, January 3, 2024, a small group waved signs on Honolulu's busy Beretania Street in front of the Hawaii State Capitol to commemorate the sixth year since the citizens of Hawaii were informed by text messages that there was an incoming nuclear m…
(2024-01-16). Trump the Terminator? scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-16). United Kingdom to deploy 20,000 soldiers for NATO military drills. plenglish.com London, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) The Minister of Defense of the United Kingdom, Grant Shapps, on Monday announced the deployment of 20,000 soldiers in Eastern Europe for one of NATO's largest exercises since the Cold War.
(2024-01-16). Trump the terminator? nationofchange.org Could his second presidency signal the end of American global power?>
(2024-01-16). UN seeks $4.2 bln to help conflict-hit Ukrainians. ecns.cn The United Nations and its partners are appealing to donors for a total of $4.2 billion in funding this year, to be directed toward assisting conflict-affected communities in Ukraine, as well as Ukrainian refugees and their host communities in the region.
(2024-01-15). UN seeks $4.2 bln to help conflict-hit Ukrainians. ecns.cn The United Nations and its partners are appealing to donors for a total of $4.2 billion in funding this year, to be directed toward assisting conflict-affected communities in Ukraine, as well as Ukrainian refugees and their host communities in the region.
(2024-01-16). Fighting for disability rights behind bars. workers.org 
By Billy Rinick and Joe Piette "The disproportionate incarceration of people with disabilities in the United States is a serious and growing problem. As the prison population ages, more inmates are reporting physical disabilities. The U.S. has also seen a rise in the number of people with mental illness and . . . |
(2024-01-16). Kim Jong Un praises DPRK progress in 2023 and defines tasks for 2024. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) The general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Kim Jong Un, affirmed that in 2023 the country made great progress in all fields.
(2024-01-16). Worth the Salt? Artisanal Miners continue to work despite health concerns. independent.co.ug 
The unlicensed workers use what they have to combat health fears in Uganda's top salt-producing lake. A new law is supposed to offer protections. So far, little is on the way. LAKE KATWE, UGANDA | Edna Namara Global Press Journal Uganda | At first glance, the branches scratching the surface of Lake Katwe look like a gripping artwork for …
(2024-01-16). Newsom announces plan to delay highly touted healthcare minimum wage bill. wsws.org The Newsom administration seeks to tie the raises for healthcare workers to the state revenue, effectively allowing…
(2024-01-16). As layoffs loom, Stellantis Toledo Jeep worker says temp workers "are outraged and they have plenty to be angry about" wsws.org A Stellantis Toledo Jeep worker who picketed during the 46-day UAW "Stand Up strike" shares his thoughts on conditions at the plant in the wake of the 2023 sellout contract.
(2024-01-16). Workers Party government lays groundwork for police state in Brazil. wsws.org New laws and court rulings will massively increase police powers, including to spy on and prosecute civilians in military courts.
(2024-01-16). "I'm a strong no vote": Widespread opposition to UAW sellout at Allison Transmission. wsws.org Allison Transmission workers on voting down another UAW-backed sellout deal after defeating the last one by 96.2 percent.
(2024-01-16). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Workers at the Cristaleras Rigolleau glass plant in Berazategui, Argentina claim management negligence in death, while 600 Sun Country flight attendants picketed over substandard pay and working conditions.
(2024-01-16). Massachusetts Teachers Illegal Strike Wave Rolls On. scheerpost.com 
By Barbara Madeloni / Labor Notes A wildly successful, illegal three-day strike by the Andover Education Association in November has reverberated statewide for educators in Massachusetts. The lowest-paid instructional assistants got a 60 percent wage jump immediately. Classroom aides on the higher end of the scale got a 37 percent increase. Members won paid family …
(2024-01-16). Keir Starmer dumps Labour Party policy to recognise Palestinian statehood. middleeasteye.net 
Keir Starmer dumps Labour Party policy to recognise Palestinian statehood | The Labour leader has said that the party will now only recognise Palestine as a state as part of a two-state solution | Tue, 01/16/2024 – 10: 49 | Labour Party leader Keir Starmer delivers a speech in Bristol, south-west England, 4 January 2024 (Reuters/Toby Melville) | Keir Starmer has officially dropped the Labour Party's pro…
(2024-01-16). Independents select Palestinian Leanne Mohamad to stand against Streeting. skwawkbox.org 
Mohamad wins democratic vote among Redbridge Community Action Group members Redbridge Community Action Group (RCAG) has selected local Palestinian woman Leanne Mohamad to stand against arch-Labour right-winger Wes Streeting in Ilford North at the next parliamentary election. Ms Mohamad won selection among three potential candidates, by a vote of RACG members. One local member, Muhammad …
(2024-01-16). US launches fresh strikes on Houthis as Red Sea tensions boil over. middleeasteye.net 
US launches fresh strikes on Houthis as Red Sea tensions boil over | Relishing their chance to take on the US as a new foe, the Houthis claimed responsibility for striking a vessel en route to Israel | Tue, 01/16/2024 – 19: 57 | Houthi fighters brandish their weapons during a march in solidarity with the Palestinian people in the Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa, on 11 January 2024 (AFP) | The US launche…
(2024-01-16). Iraq: Baghdad recalls Iran ambassador after deadly attacks in Kurdistan region. middleeasteye.net 
Iraq: Baghdad recalls Iran ambassador after deadly attacks in Kurdistan region | Strikes kill at least four after hitting civilian areas near consulate in Erbil, sparking international backlash | Tue, 01/16/2024 – 11: 36 | A man inspects the damage at a home following a missile strike launched by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps on the Kurdistan Region's capital, Erbil, on 16 January (AFP) | Baghdad rec…
(2024-01-16). Kurdish PM accuses Iran of killing civilians. muslimmirror.com London : Masrour Barzani — Prime Minister of Kurdistan region in Iraq — has accused Iran of killing innocent civilians in its strikes on the capital city Erbil, media reports said. Iran's Revolutionary Guards earlier said they attacked an Israeli spy centre in the region, The Guardian reported. Speaking on the sidelines of the World …
(2024-01-16). Lightning strikes one farmer's 6 cows,12 sheep. independent.co.ug 
Ntungamo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fred Ishungisa, also known as Rukara, a farmer in his 50s and a resident of Ntungamo village in Katenga parish, Kaharo sub-county, Kabale district, is in shock and counting losses after his six cows and 12 sheep were struck dead by lightning. He recounts that the incident took place …
(2024-01-16). AI: Revolutionizing Drug Testing and Paving the Way for Future Healthcare Innovations. medriva.com
(2024-01-16). The lies of Lior Haiat, spin doctor for Israel. electronicintifada.net Foreign affairs ministry spokesperson absurdly claims South Africa is "functioning as the legal arm" of Hamas.
(2024-01-16). Regime de Kiev assassina jornalista americano. globalresearch.ca O jornalista americano Gonzalo Lira morreu na Ucrânia. Ele estava preso há meses devido aos seus comentários criticando o regime de Kiev, tendo sido supostamente torturado. A sua morte, anunciada primeiro pela sua família e depois confirmada pelo Departamento de …
(2024-01-16). John Pilger: The Coming War — It's Time to Speak Up. consortiumnews.com
(2024-01-16). Ban the War Criminals from King Day Celebrations. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). Were the Biblical Prophets Anti-Semitic? cadtm.org
(2024-01-16). For Prabir: No jail can arrest the march of time towards a more just tomorrow. peoplesdispatch.org Prabir's ever-growing legacy continues to inspire the struggle for Indian intellectual and material self-reliance, regardless of the misguided attempts of the RSS-BJP to throttle and subjugate the masses' aspirations for a better and more inclusive tomorrow.
(2024-01-16). Cypriots protest use of bases by UK in imperialist conflicts. peoplesdispatch.org On Sunday, January 14, anti-imperialist groups in Cyprus protested outside the UK bases in Akrotiri, against the use of bases on the island in the imperialist wars raging in the region. | In the protest called by the Pancyprian Peace Council, activists from various anti-war groups and political parties including the Progressive Party of Working People (AKEL), United Democratic Youth Organization (EDON), and Communist Initiative of Cyprus, among others have participated and called for the ouster of foreign military bases, from the Cypriot soil. Protesters expressed solidarity with people of Palestine who are under…
(2024-01-16). Sekou Odinga, Black liberation fighter and former political prisoner, passes at 79. peoplesdispatch.org Odinga leaves behind a legacy of resistance, having helped Assata Shakur escape prison and having been a member of the most notable Black liberation organizations…
(2024-01-16). The Forgotten Socialist History Of Martin Luther King Jr. popularresistance.org In 1952 a 23-year-old Martin Luther King Jr. wrote a love letter to Coretta Scott. Along with coos of affection and apologies for his hasty handwriting, he described his feelings not just toward his future wife, but also toward America's economic system. "I am much more socialistic in my economic theory than capitalistic," he admitted to his then-girlfriend, concluding that "capitalism has outlived its usefulness." | King composed these words as a grad student on the tail end of his first year at the Boston University School of Theology. And far from representing just the…
(2024-01-16). Parliamentarians Launch Urgent Bid To Spare Assange From US Extradition. popularresistance.org Australian politicians across the political divide have launched a last-ditch bid to prevent Julian Assange from being extradited to the United States to face espionage charges as the WikiLeaks founder faces a crucial final legal challenge in Britain next month. | The four co-convenors of the cross-party Bring Julian Assange Home Parliamentary Group wrote to British Home Secretary James Cleverly arguing for an urgent review of Assange's case. This was in light of a judgment in the Supreme Court of the UK in November, striking down Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.
(2024-01-16). MLK Would Have Been 95 This Year; Let's Make His Dream A Reality. popularresistance.org This January marks what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 95th birthday. Nearly a century after the late civil rights leader's birth, it's a good time to reflect on the work still to be done. | Just over 60 years ago, in his famous "I Have A Dream" speech at the 1963 March on Washington, King declared: "We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation. And so we've come to cash this check, a check that will give us upon demand the riches of freedom and the security of justice." | Sixty years on, as our report "Still A Dream" highlighted late last…
(2024-01-16). The End Of Global Leadership. popularresistance.org There are many photographs of President Biden floating around these days. Maybe it is because, even allowing for his physical decline and his mental incompetence, his minders can no longer keep him so thoroughly out of sight as this, an election year, begins. The picture I am thinking of, carried by the BBC, is a video frame shot at Biden's Valley Forge speech last week. That was his first outing as he seeks reelection next November. | And there are Joe Biden and First Lady Jill—excuse me, Dr. Jill—standing before the usual prop on such occasions, an immense American flag. Joe smiles out from a mask-l…
(2024-01-16). How the Ukraine war may end as forecast by leading Western and Russian analysts: a REN TV (Moscow) feature program. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2024-01-16). Ukraine's Strategic Investment in Bolstering its Defense Industrial Base. medriva.com Ukraine is demonstrating a committed effort towards strengthening its domestic defense industrial base. This initiative is in response to the need for continued access to military equipment vital for combating persistent threats from Russia. The state-owned defense industry is a key player in Ukraine's long-term self-defense strategy, with plans to modernize and grow despite present…
(2024-01-16). Macron supports Palestine state and promises more weapons to Ukraine. plenglish.com Paris, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, today expressed his support for the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people to have a State while promised long-range missiles and bombs to Ukraine.
(2024-01-16). US Officials Concerned About "Alarming Split" Between Zelensky and Ukraine's Commander in Chief General Zaluhhny: "The War has Become a Stalemate" globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). LIVE: US Sending Thousands Of Troops?! + US Journalist Disappeared By Ukraine. rumble.com
(2024-01-16). Ukraine War Day #692: Bulgarians Hint They Liked Hitler Better? awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | Today we are going to talk about Russo-Bulgarian relations, for which
(2024-01-16). EU called to impose tariffs on Ukrainian cereals. plenglish.com Budapest, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) The ministers of Agriculture of Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia called on the European Commission to impose tariffs on the imports of Ukrainian cereals, the Ministry of Agriculture informed.
(2024-01-16). Patna court summons Udhayanidhi Stalin over Sanatan Dharma remarks. muslimmirror.com Patna : A Patna court on Monday issued fresh summons to Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, on a complaint against his remarks comparing Sanatan Dharma to dengue, malaria, and corona. The MP-MLA court of Patna has asked Udhayanidhi Stalin, who had made the remarks at a public meeting …
(2024-01-16). Black America Has Words For Jonathan Majors Comparing Blonde Girlfriend To Coretta Scott King. moguldom.com The assault case against Marvel star Jonathan Majors audio of him with his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, in which he said he needed her to act like Michelle Obama or civil rights icon Coretta Scott King. Many saw this as odd as Jabbari is a white woman. In December 2023, Jury found Majors guilty of assault …
(2024-01-16). Corporadelic: MAPS For-Profit Arm Raises $100 Million. truthdig.com
(2024-01-16). Jindal Saw posts Rs 511.7 cr profit for Oct-Dec quarter. devdiscourse.com Jindal Saw Ltd on Tuesday said its net profit jumped over two-fold to Rs 511.7 crore in the quarter ended on December 31, aided by higher income.
(2024-01-16). Singapore's giant panda Le Le to return to China. ecns.cn Le Le, the first giant panda born in Singapore, will fly back to China on Tuesday night. Born on August 14, 2021, Le Le is the firstborn to giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia, who arrived in Singapore nine years ago.
(2024-01-16). RBSE Rajasthan 12th Time Table 2024 Released. ummid.com The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Examination (RBSE) Sunday released on its official website rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in the time table and date sheet of Class XII (Class 12th Intermediate) exam, according to which the 2024 RBSE Class 12 exams will begin on February 29, 2024.
(2024-01-16). Let AMU be in Possession of the Muslim Community, It's Legitimate Heir. ummid.com The minority status case is purely a legal issue but it has never been handled carefully and enthusiastically by the AMU administration prior to 2004.
(2024-01-16). Understanding the Association between Arterial Stiffness and Knee Osteoarthritis. medriva.com A Groundbreaking Study in China A recent 18-month study conducted at two medical centers in China has sparked interest in the medical community. The research compared arterial stiffness in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) and non-OA controls. The study thoroughly diagnosed knee OA based on the American College of Rheumatology criteria and used a validated…
(2024-01-16). Guangzhou's GDP set to exceed 3 trillion yuan, joining elite club. ecns.cn The gross domestic product of Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, is expected to surpass 3 trillion yuan ($419.44 billion) in 2023, according to a government work report on Monday.
(2024-01-16). Trump coasts in Iowa caucuses. ecns.cn Former U.S. president Donald Trump coasted to victory in the Iowa caucuses on Monday evening — according to early vote counts and media projections — as voters braved subzero temperatures in a Republican contest that officially kicked off the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign.
(2024-01-16). MHT CET 2024 (PCB and PCM) Registration from Jan 16. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has announced to start receiving application forms and online registration for MHT CET 2024 — PCM and PCB both, from Tuesday January 16, 2024.
(2024-01-16). Overseas media outlets praise Harbin's ice, snow economy. ecns.cn Harbin has become the brightest star of tourism recently in China, attracting attention both at home and abroad. Many overseas media outlets are noting its ice and snow economy driven by tourism, which they believe would become a highlight of China's economic recovery.
(2024-01-16). China's quantum computer 'Wukong' conducts over 30,000 global tasks. ecns.cn China's third generation, superconducting quantum computer "Origin Wukong" has completed 33,871 computing tasks for users around the world as of Jan. 15.
(2024-01-16). To restore trust in Jammu and Kashmir, Govt needs to do a hell lot of hard work. ummid.com Jammu and Kashmir has suffered and is suffering the way it has suffered never before. The mistrust is on the rise and is growing day after day. People have lost all hope in Democratic Institutions.
(2024-01-16). UN Rapporteur to visit Spain to deal with Palestine situation. plenglish.com Albanese will arrive in Madrid, invited by Manu Pineda, European deputy of the United Left (IU), in order to carry out an intense program of events and meetings related to current situation in Palestine. | The UN rapporteur will be also attending a main event on Thursday, January 18, together with Pineda, who also chairs the Delegation for relations of the European Parliament with Palestine. | Under the slogan 'Palestine, the right to exist', the event will include speeches by the Minister of Youth and Childhood Sira Rego and the Publico newspaper Director Virginia Perez Alonso. | Albanese will have several meeti…
(2024-01-16). Challenging the BMI Cutoffs for Knee Replacement Surgery: A Comprehensive Approach to Patient Assessment. medriva.com In recent years, there has been an increasing trend among orthopedic surgeons to deny knee replacement surgery to patients above a certain Body Mass Index (BMI) cutoff. This practice has sparked debates within the medical community and has left many patients in a difficult position, struggling to lose weight in order to become eligible for…
(2024-01-16). Xinjiang FTZ urged to make most of strengths. ecns.cn The China (Xinjiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone is expected to play an important role in expanding economic ties between China and the rest of the world, experts agreed at a recent symposium.
(2024-01-16). Accelerated Brain Development: The Impact of Early Life Adversity. medriva.com A recent study conducted by A*STAR's Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (SICS) has unearthed compelling evidence suggesting that children exposed to early life adversity (ELA) may experience accelerated brain development during the preschool years. The study utilized a scoring framework to quantify the impact of ELA and examined the potential link between ELA and brain…
(2024-01-16). Qinling Mountains covered by first snow of 2024. ecns.cn Qingliang Mountains are covered by the first snow of 2024 with clouds floating over mountain peaks in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 15, 2024.
(2024-01-16). Uganda gets 14 new field epidemiologists. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has passed-out a batch of 14 new field epidemiologists bringing to 93, the number of the much sought-after disease surveillance and detection experts in the country. Specialists attending the graduation ceremony raised a concern that there is a huge gap of such experts in Africa with some countries operating with …
(2024-01-16). This Earth-sized planet completes trip around its star in just 4.2 days. ummid.com Astronomers have discovered in our solar backyard a planet closer and younger than any other Earth-sized world identified so far.
(2024-01-16). China is first country to hold over 4 million domestic patents. ecns.cn China owned about 4.02 million of domestic valid invention patents by the end of last year, up 22.4 percent year-on-year, the country's top intellectual property regulator said on Tuesday.
(2024-01-16). Selected Articles: War Propaganda Intensifies as US Mainstream Media Calls for War on Iran to Stop the "Axis of Resistance" globalresearch.ca 
By Remember when the mainstream media especially FOX News was calling for a…
(2024-01-16). A Hearing on Blood Related Adverse Events Post Covid Vaccine — What Happened to the Medical Profession? expose-news.com United States Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene held a hearing on blood-related adverse events post-COVID vaccination on the 12th January 2024 and explained that the hearing was "once again truly doing the people's …
(2024-01-16). Despite Trump's Triumph in Iowa, Many GOP Voters Say Legal Troubles Could Make Him Unfit for Reelection. democracynow.org 
Former President Donald Trump has won the Iowa caucuses by a landslide, but polls reveal almost a third of voters believed Trump would not be fit to serve as president if convicted in his ongoing criminal trials. "These trials of Trump may well turn out to be far more significant than a lot of political pundits assume," says national affairs correspondent at The Nation John Nichols, who says one upcoming state will determine if any other Republican candidate has a chance to be the GOP's nominee. "It all comes down to New Hampshire."…
(2024-01-16). Legendary Warsaw ghetto and anti-apartheid fighters support the Palestinian resistance! cadtm.org
(2024-01-16). Consumption to further drive Chinese economic growth in 2024: experts. ecns.cn With consumers' enthusiasm for winter sports and tourism on the rise, the Chinese consumer market has seen a surge in activity, providing a strong start for the economy in 2024.
(2024-01-16). Shin Bet: Iran used Israelis to photograph homes of security officials, influence the public. haaretz.com The Shin Bet confirmed Haaretz's investigation which revealed that Iranian intelligence agencies operate groups and pages that incite Israelis against each other, and even recruit them — and revealed at least three others…
(2024-01-16). SC puts interim stay on survey of Shahi Idgah Masjid in Mathura. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Tuesday January 16, 2024 stayed the Allahabad HC order allowing the survey or inspection of the Shahi Idgah mosque (Shahi Eidgah Masjid) in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
(2024-01-16). Netanyahu to Blinken: This Is Not Only Our War, This Is Also Your War. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). Arctic Sea Ice Soars to Highest Level for 21 Years. dailysceptic.org The dramatic recovery in Arctic sea ice is continuing into the New Year, with it standing as of January 8th at its highest level in 21 years, defying the alarmist narrative.
(2024-01-16). The Significant Impact of HHV-6B on Pulmonary Complications in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation. medriva.com
(2024-01-16). Israel has bought a mass online influence system to counter antisemitism, Hamas atrocity denial. haaretz.com Defense, intelligence and civilian bodies realized soon after October 7 they were losing the online battle to what sources call Hamas' 'well-oiled psychological and information warfare machine.' So they quietly purchased digital tools to fight disinformation, despite fears of future political misuse…
(2024-01-16). Salvadoran march for the anniversary of the Peace Accords. pressenza.com A large march took place today in the capital of El Salvador as a tribute to the 32nd anniversary of the Peace Accords, affirming their necessity and validity. | The different organisations of El Salvador marched from Cuscatlán Park to the Plaza Cívica Captain General Gerardo Barrios to reiterate the validity of the historical memory that includes the pact signed in Mexico City on 16 January 1992, which put an end to the war in the country. | With the slogan "The people won the peace, let's defend our history", the Popular Resistance and Rebellion Bloc (BRRP) and the Movement of Victims of the Regime (Movir) were…
(2024-01-16). 5G Danger: 13 Reasons 5G Wireless Technology Will Be a Catastrophe for Humanity. expose-news.com 5G is the fifth-generation technology networks which cellular phone companies began deploying worldwide in 2019 despite fierce controversy and reviews by independent scientists showing evidence of potentially harmful biological effects from radio …
(2024-01-16). Riddles of Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Consecration of Ram's idol- which one? muslimmirror.com By Pro. Shamsul Islam According to the Supreme Court of India (Ayodhya Judgment dated November 9, 2019), "The exclusion of the Muslims from worship and possession took place on the intervening night between 22/23 December 1949 when the mosque was desecrated by the installation of Hindu idols." [Supreme Court Ayodhya Judgment, pp. 921-22] The idol …
(2024-01-16). Could Exclusive Evidence of Biden Crime Family's Corruption Lead to Incumbent's Impeachment? globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). Florida Surgeon General Explains DNA Contamination and the "HALT" of the Covid-19 mRNA Vaccine. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). Overspending on the Pentagon Is Stealing Our Future. fpif.org
(2024-01-16). These Shadowy Trials of MPs Undermine Our Sovereign Parliament. dailysceptic.org In the Britain of the 2020s, politicians have the habit of abruptly disappearing, the victim of one or other parliamentary standards body. These shadowy pseudo-courts undermine our sovereign parliament, says J. Sorel.
(2024-01-16). Washington and London Make Mockery of International Law. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). US Spacecraft Involved in First American Attempt to Land on the Moon in More than 50 Years. Doomed US Moon Lander on Collision Course with Earth? globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). 'No Way a Human Should Be': Abolishing Solitary Confinement in DC. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-16). Fact Check: Black Women Die 41% More From Breast Cancer, Than White. moguldom.com A recent American Cancer Society (ACS) report highlights a persistent and alarming disparity in breast cancer outcomes, revealing that Black women are 41 percent more likely to die from breast cancer compared to their white counterparts. Despite overall progress in reducing breast cancer mortality rates, these findings underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions and …
(2024-01-16). What's the Magic Number of Vaccines Needed for COVID? globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). RBSE Rajasthan 10th Time Table 2024 Released. ummid.com The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Examination (RBSE) Sunday released on its official website rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in the time table and date sheet of Class X (Class 10th Matric) exam, according to which the 2024 RBSE Class 10 exams will begin on March 07, 2024.
(2024-01-16). 54th WEF Annual Meeting to kick off in Davos. ecns.cn On the theme of "Rebuilding Trust," the 54th WEF Annual Meeting will take place in Davos from Jan. 15 to Jan. 19.
(2024-01-16). JEE Main Advance City Intimation 2024 – Update from NTA. ummid.com Candidates appearing for JEE Main 2024 Session 1 exam to be held in January and February 2024 should note that the National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release any moment Advance Intimation for Allotment of Examination City for all successfully registered candidates.
(2024-01-16). Qinling Mountains covered by first snow of 2024. ecns.cn Qingling Mountains are covered by the first snow of 2024 with clouds floating over mountain peaks in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 15, 2024.
(2024-01-16). Gain-Of-Function's Newest "Brain Virus" & Genetically Engineered Proteins To Control… Everything. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (1/16/24). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2024-01-16). Iran claim responsibility for attacks over Israel headquarters. plenglish.com Tehran, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Iranian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday declared that the attacks over targets linked to the Israeli espionage service and terrorists in Syria are part of the response of this country against those who attack it.
(2024-01-16). French Navy Plows Through Million Dollar Missiles to Defeat Cheap Houthi Drones. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). Republic Day: Airspace curbs in national capital for 11 days starting from Jan 19. devdiscourse.com Airspace restrictions will be in place in the national capital for 11 days starting from January 19, in connection with the Republic Day preparations and celebrations, according to an official.
(2024-01-16). Lead Trump Prosecutor Under Scrutiny Over Alleged Affair With Fulton County DA Fani Willis. moguldom.com The prosecution of former President Donald Trump in the Georgia election interference case is facing scrutiny as lead prosecutor Nathan Wade is accused of having an affair with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Wade's appointment as the lead prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case in 2021 raised concerns due to his limited experience …
(2024-01-16). In Iowa victory speech, Trump says Hamas would not have attacked Israel if he were president. haaretz.com Former president muscled past his rivals to capture the first 2024 Republican presidential contest…
(2024-01-16). 'I Don't Recall': Fauci Unable to Answer Key Questions in Pandemic Probe. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). Bihar 10th Admit Card 2024 Released – Download Here. ummid.com The Bihar School Board of Education (BSEB) has released the Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the students appearing for the Class 10 Matric board exams scheduled to be conducted in the month of February 2024.
(2024-01-16). Advocacy for Enhanced Safety Measures at Worcester Primary School: A Response to Recent Incident. medriva.com
(2024-01-16). We are all Palestinan. dissidentvoice.org
(2024-01-16). UMSC seeks to reclaim Mariam High School. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has asserted a claim over the ownership of Mariam High School, a private girls-only secondary school located in the Kisota zone, Kisaasi in Kampala. The school in question is one of those that have been selected and approved by the education ministry to …
(2024-01-16). Parliament vets Electoral Commission members. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Committee of Parliament on Appointments chaired by Speaker Anita Among on Tuesday vetted the seven nominees appointed to the Electoral Commission — EC by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The nominees include Justice Simon Byamukama (Chairperson), Hajjati Aisha Lubega (Deputy Chairperson), James Peter Emorut, Stephen Tashobya, Anthony Okello, the …
(2024-01-16). What it means to be a secular Muslim in India. muslimmirror.com By Alsaba Bin Yamin Muslims in India can never be unsecular. There is no scope. If they do so, that would tantamount to inviting the apocalypse. Whereas, the fellow Hindu citizenry has that scope and enjoys it for sometimes now. I am pacified by the fact that a grand Ram temple is impatiently awaiting its …
(2024-01-16). China, Tunisia vow to work together. ecns.cn China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Tunisian President Kais Saied in Tunis on Monday, where both countries pledged their support for each other and declared their opposition to hegemony.
(2024-01-16). Why Does the Government Want to Stop Joey Barton (and You) Making Jokes About Women's Football? dailysceptic.org Joey Barton doesn't always choose the most delicate way of making his points, but his message is clear: he thinks 'diversity' box-ticking is destroying sport. Is this why MPs think he is dangerous and want to censor him?
(2024-01-16). Harbin war museum sees soaring visits. ecns.cn Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, arguably this winter's hottest travel destination, has introduced measures to cater to the growing number of tourists to its solemn war crime museum, just one of the city's many popular attractions.
(2024-01-16). Florida School District Removes Dictionaries from Libraries, Citing Law Championed by DeSantis. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). Video: "Shot Dead". The Movie They Do No Want You to See. "Covid Shot Deaths Told by Parents who Lost their Children" globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). America's political killings surge as Trump's hate speech intensifies. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-01-16). Understanding the Impact of Vaccine Hesitancy: Insights from a UK-Wide Study. medriva.com Unveiling the Negative Impact of Vaccine Hesitancy A comprehensive UK-wide study recently published in The Lancet has shed light on the negative impact of individuals choosing not to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. The report emphasizes the crucial role vaccines play in controlling the spread of the virus and safeguarding public health. The study's findings offer valuable…
(2024-01-16). Higher customer demand raises Stanbic PMI to 54.8 in December. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Greater customer numbers during December fed through to higher new orders and business activity as the headline monthly Stanbic Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 54.8 from 53.4 in November, the lender said on Jan.10. This was the highest reading since June 2023 and above the 50.0 no-change mark for …
(2024-01-16). I&M Bank boosts Uganda Blood Transfusion Services. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As health centres nationwide grapple with the challenge of inadequate blood transfusion services, a crucial need for volunteer donors has emerged. Addressing this pressing issue is I&M Bank, which has forged a commendable partnership with the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS). Over the past two days, the front yard …
(2024-01-16). World's First Trillionaire Just 10 Years Away as Richest Men Double Their Wealth. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-16). Obese, heavy smokers at more risk of developing blood cancer: Research. ummid.com Researchers in a new study found that obesity, smoking habits and exercise may impact one's likelihood of developing a benign blood condition that often precedes multiple myeloma (a blood cancer of the plasma cells).
(2024-01-16). Watch: How OBC became Owaisi after Baba Ramdev's Patanjali boycott call. ummid.com In a bizarre explanation to his alleged derogatory remarks made against Other Backward Class (OBC), Baba Ramdev Sunday January 14, 2024 said he referred Owaisi and not OBCs.
(2024-01-16). Trump's record win in Iowa: A resounding echo in American politics. nationofchange.org Donald Trump's victory in Iowa was not just a win, but a sweeping triumph surpassing the previous record set by Bob Dole in 1988.
(2024-01-16). Demand for loans surges as lending rates reduce. independent.co.ug 
Bank of Uganda projects the economy to grow at 6% in FY2023/24 up from 5.2% a year before Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Uganda's consumers recorded a 7.8% increase in borrowings for the three months to October, while lenders' approval rate for loans in value terms decreased since July 2023, according to the Bank of …
(2024-01-16). China issues guideline to boost 'silver economy' amid aging population. ecns.cn China's State Council, the cabinet, on Monday unveiled a sweeping guideline on promoting the development of the "silver economy," or the elderly care industry, in a bid to actively respond to the aging population and foster new economic growth drivers.
(2024-01-16). China has 'whittled down' key Taiwan support with Nauru move, says scholar. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific A security studies professor says China has been applying pressure to countries to switch diplomatic ties over from Taiwan, but Beijing says its "ready to work" with the Pacific island nation "to open new chapters" in the relations between the two countries. The Nauru government said that "in the best interests" of the…
(2024-01-16). Person with rare blood type rediscovered in Jiangsu. ecns.cn A person with an extremely rare blood type has been rediscovered by a doctor in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, after more than a decade…
(2024-01-16). Further Measures to Combat Cholera in Zambia. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Zambia announced more stringent measures aimed at containing the cholera outbreak. | RELATED: | Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo said the government has introduced a clause in a statutory instrument announced earlier to enhance cholera prevention and control measures. | She told reporters during a cholera update press briefing that the introduced clause also prohibits the entry of bedsitters into the cholera treatment centers and the safe burial of…
(2024-01-16). The Complex Transition in Flu Vaccines: Removing the B/Yamagata Component. medriva.com In an attempt to enhance the effectiveness of influenza vaccines, the World Health Organization (WHO) and various national drug regulators have recommended the removal of the B/Yamagata component, a strain that has nearly disappeared during the Covid-19 pandemic. This transition, however, is not as simple as it seems. It involves intricate regulatory challenges and considerable…
(2024-01-16). Shocking Statements from Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs' (CIJA) Israel Office Director. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). Paytm Payments Bank enables FASTag payments at Chennai airport parking. devdiscourse.com Digital payment brand Paytm, owned by One97 Communications, has launched FASTag payments for customers opting to park their vehicles at the Chennai International Airport. Paytm Payments Bank Ltd has partnered with Olympia Group to offer the service to customers at the facility, a press release on Tuesday said. As the vehicle passes the entry or exit, a sensor would read the radio-frequency identification (RFID) sticker pasted on the vehicle following which applicable charges would be automatically deducted from the user's Paytm Payments Bank Wallet or the respective bank account linked with FASTag enabled at the…
(2024-01-16). RFK Jr.'s 'Unconditional' Support for Israel Is Costing His Campaign for President. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). More mature chip units to come up. ecns.cn Chinese chipmakers are increasing efforts to manufacture mature chips in order to prepare for the expected recovery in the global semiconductor sector this year, industry experts said on Monday.
(2024-01-16). Africa Pharma gets shot in the arm. independent.co.ug 
Host country agreement singed as Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation gets underway ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Africa's efforts to build a resilient and self-reliant pharmaceutical industry for the continent advanced significantly on Dec. 18 as the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation and the Rwandan Government signed the host country agreement paving the way for the Foundation's operationalisation. The Foundation …
(2024-01-16). We Must Apply MLK's Fierce Critique of Apartheid to Israel's War on Palestine. truthout.org In September, 1963, Ku Klux Klan terrorists hid dynamite in the 16th Street Baptist Church. The explosion killed four Black girls and wounded 20 more. Windows were blown. People dug through the rubble. Later, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave the eulogy: "They died nobly. They are the modern heroines of a Holy Crusade for freedom and human dignity." Sixty-one years later, the Israel Defense Forces… |
(2024-01-16). SEC Officially Approves Bitcoin ETFs For Stock Market : 5 Things To Know. moguldom.com The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), marking a significant development in the cryptocurrency landscape. The SEC said it gave the green light to 11 exchange-traded funds for bitcoin even though it only faced a deadline for one application. The agency said that would provide competition and a …
(2024-01-16). DPRK decides to abolish agencies handling inter-Korean affairs. ecns.cn The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) decided on Monday to abolish its agencies handling inter-Korean affairs, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Tuesday.
(2024-01-16). Visa-free regimes to boost African tourism. independent.co.ug 
As more countries tear up visa requirements, major African markets are beginning to record rising numbers in Intra-Africa tourism, a trend expected to extend through 2024 SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African countries are set to record an increase in tourism numbers in 2024, as more countries continue to open their borders to nationals of …
(2024-01-16). Bypassing Parliament: Westminster, the Royal Prerogative and Bombing Yemen. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). After Blaise Compaoré, it's François' turn to be shielded from his country's justice system by the French authorities. cadtm.org
(2024-01-16). The Significant Role of CGRP in Periodontal Tissue Repair and Regeneration. medriva.com Periodontal disease is a common health concern worldwide, affecting millions of people. It can lead to tooth loss and is often associated with other serious health conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes. The focus of recent research has been centered on finding effective methods for periodontal tissue repair and regeneration, which would significantly improve…
(2024-01-16). In first since 1990, Microsoft changes Windows PC keyboard layout. ummid.com In a further push to make 'Copilot' a part and partial of Computer users, Microsoft has made first major change since 1990 in the Windows PC keyboard layout.
(2024-01-16). Haiti: What Sovereignty? publicbooks.org After winning independence, the West rushed to teach Haiti a lesson so that their revolutionary experience would not recur on the continent. Haiti suffers the repercussions of such attacks to this day.
(2024-01-16). Revolutionizing User Identification: The Role of Electromyogram (EMG) Signals. medriva.com
(2024-01-16). The Impact of Virtual Touch on Social Affiliation: Exploration and Insights. medriva.com Virtual Touch & Social Affiliation: A Pioneering Study A recent study conducted in the virtual world of IMVU has explored the concept of interpersonal touch between avatars, aiming to understand its potential to foster social connection. The study simulated a partner dance interaction, replicating virtual touch or no touch between participant and confederate avatars. The…
(2024-01-16). Bill Gates attends another climate summit for Africa to market his vaccines and seeds. expose-news.com In a speech earlier this year at the Adaptation Finance Summit for Africa, Bill Gates again took the opportunity to market his vaccines. "We all know that malnutrition is a scourge," he …
(2024-01-16). Cuba to boost tourism industry at Fitur in Madrid. plenglish.com Madrid, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will exhibit its attractions at the International Tourism Fair (Fitur), with a diversification of offers and investment potentials, an official source said.
(2024-01-16). MultiChoice launches nail-biting reality TV show 'Kampala Crème'. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, January | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda has officially launched a reality TV show named Kampala Crème. This move aligns with their continuous commitment by the home of great Pay-TV entertainment, to offer viewers a diverse array of local programming, ensuring that it keeps them on the edge of their seats. The absorbing show, …
(2024-01-16). First trip this year to space station ready. ecns.cn The first spacecraft to visit China's Tiangong space station this year — the Tianzhou 7 robotic cargo ship — is scheduled to launch in the coming days, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2024-01-16). Man shot dead by friend in UP's Budaun. devdiscourse.com A 38-year-old man was allegedly shot dead by his friend in a village in this district for keeping an evil eye on his daughter, police said on Tuesday.
(2024-01-16). Mummy masks and figure of the god of silence discovered in Egypt. pressenza.com Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered several tombs containing mummy masks and a figure of the local god of silence. | The new find was made in a joint mission by Waseda University (Japan) and the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities. | Scientists have uncovered a rock-cut tomb and a wealth of artefacts spanning different historical periods during their current season of excavations at the Saqqara necropolis, functional from the 1st Dynasty to the Christian era. | In addition, archaeologists have uncovered several tombs dating from around 1800 to 4800 years ago, i.e. from different dynasties of ancient Egypt,…
(2024-01-16). "The People Won": Guatemala Inaugurates Anti-Corruption President Bernardo Arévalo Despite Sabotage. democracynow.org 
Bernardo Arévalo was sworn in as president of Guatemala Monday after conservative leaders attempted for months to disqualify Arévalo's landslide victory in August's runoff presidential election by claiming election fraud and persecuting his progressive Semilla party up until the final hours before his inauguration. Arévalo is the son of the country's first democratically elected president, who implemented a series of revolutionary reforms from 1945 to 1951 before a CIA-backed coup ousted his successor and ushered in decades of authoritarian rule. Many supporters see Arévalo's presidency as…
(2024-01-16). Veterans of former FAES issue warning to the Salvadoran government. plenglish.com San Salvador, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) A group of veterans of the former Salvadoran Armed Forces marched today towards the Government House in El Salvador to demand a high-level commission to analyze their needs.
(2024-01-16). Amit Shah to chair NEC plenary in Shillong on Jan 19. devdiscourse.com Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Shillong to chair the North Eastern Council plenary here on January 19, officials said on Tuesday.
(2024-01-16). Yorkshire Water's £180m Investment in Creating a Sustainable Wetland for Stormwater Treatment. medriva.com
(2024-01-16). 10 healthy choices to make in 2024. independent.co.ug 
ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Meaningful, small changes can have a big impact on your overall health and well-being. In 2024, commit to taking small steps to change your daily routines and habits to benefit your health. 1. Eat a healthy diet What a healthy diet looks like may differ from person to person, depending on your …
(2024-01-16). New rules vitalize housing hopes. ecns.cn Shanghai's easing of some rules on Saturday to enable singles to own homes in two districts more easily will boost rational demand in the city's outskirts, local property experts said on Monday.
(2024-01-16). Comprehensive Guide to Managing Multiple Sclerosis in Adults. medriva.com Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often debilitating disease of the central nervous system that primarily affects adults. Navigating life with MS can be challenging, but with the right strategies and treatments, individuals diagnosed with MS can manage their symptoms and significantly improve their quality of life. This article provides comprehensive information on the management…
(2024-01-16). The Role of Bismuth in Enhancing the Growth and Material Properties of GaAs and AlGaAs Layers. medriva.com
(2024-01-16). Shanghai hands out cash rewards to residents. ecns.cn According to a guideline issued in 2019, and to achieve that end Shanghai's Fengxian district has adopted a "points-based rating system" that has resulted in more than a billion yuan in cash rewards being handed out.
(2024-01-16). Breaking: U.S. Consulate in Northern Iraq Targeted. expose-news.com In what is a massive escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, a U.S Consulate in Northern Iraq has been bombed on Monday night. Several videos have gone viral claiming to show …
(2024-01-16). PM Modi offers prayers at Lepakshi temple in Andhra Pradesh. devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the historic Veerabhadra temple, which has immense significance in Ramayana with its Jatayu episode, here on Tuesday and offered prayers.
(2024-01-16). 'BJP wanted to demolish Mosque &…': Congress leader Digvijay Singh. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Tuesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party, Vishwa Hindu Parishad and RSS wanted to demolish the Babri Masjid, and not build a temple because until the mosque is demolished the issue does not become a communal issue. In a long post on X, Digvijay Singh said that …
(2024-01-16). Riddles of Ram Mandir at Ayodhya: Consecration of Ram's idol: Which one? muslimmirror.com By Pro. Shamsul Islam According to the Supreme Court of India (Ayodhya Judgment dated November 9, 2019), "The exclusion of the Muslims from worship and possession took place on the intervening night between 22/23 December 1949 when the mosque was desecrated by the installation of Hindu idols." [Supreme Court Ayodhya Judgment, pp. 921-22] The idol …
(2024-01-16). The Role of Uric Acid Reduction in Managing Ischemic Cardiovascular Diseases. medriva.com Understanding the Connection between Uric Acid and Cardiovascular Diseases A growing body of evidence highlights the link between elevated levels of uric acid, also known as hyperuricemia, and the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). According to a systematic review and meta-analysis, hyperuricemia significantly increases the risk of hypertension, total CVD…
(2024-01-16). Bank taxes in the EU: exceptional, temporary and far less than the €6 trillion bank bailout to be paid by the state budget. cadtm.org
(2024-01-16). ABC bows to Israeli lobbyists' demands. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-01-16). Automatic Copilot launch and more — What's in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23615. ummid.com Tech giant Microsoft Thursday January 11, 2024 released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23615 which has a number of new features and improvements that include Copilot opening automatically and USB 80 Gbps support.
(2024-01-16). German State: Citizenship Applicants Must Support Israel. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). Samsung Galaxy Book4 is first with newly introduced Copilot Key. ummid.com Korea based leading Electronic giant Samsung launched Galaxy Book4 which among other important things is also the first to feature the newly introduced 'Copilot Key' on the keyboard.
(2024-01-16). Martin Luther King Jr. Calls U.S. "Greatest Purveyor of Violence in World". Brazil President Lula. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). Nine Muslim youth arrested in Uttar Pradesh over 'AMU-ISIS Module' claims in past 2 months. muslimmirror.com In a series of operations under the guise of cracking down on an alleged ISIS module, the Uttar Pradesh Police, particularly the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), has arrested nine individuals associated with Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in the past two months. The arrests were made based on an FIR filed on November 3, 2023, against 10 …
(2024-01-16). The Anglo-American Axis Has Destroyed the Accountability of Government. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). Video: "This is much worse than you can imagine." FBI Had Agents Everywhere on January 6th. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). Monitoring Antibody Response to COVID-19 Vaccination in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: A Comprehensive Study. medriva.com
(2024-01-16). Human activities, artifacts from 55,000 years ago found in Southwest China's Guizhou. ecns.cn A significant breakthrough has been achieved in the archaeological excavation of the Chuan Dong site in Puding County, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, pushing the history of human activity in the area back to 55,000 years ago.
(2024-01-16). CELAC meeting on food security opens in Chile. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of the member countries of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) are meeting in Chile on Tuesday to review Food and Nutrition Security plan.
(2024-01-16). Experts: Rate cut seen likely this quarter. ecns.cn It remains likely that China's monetary policymakers will cut interest rates in the first quarter as pressure of insufficient domestic demand remains pressing while external constraints on monetary easing wane, political advisers and experts said.
(2024-01-16). Harnessing Renewable Energy in Africa: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Prospects. medriva.com
(2024-01-16). Smell of cut tobacco in the central province of Cuba. plenglish.com Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, January 16 (Prensa Latina) The smell of the tobacco harvest is already present in this central province of Cuba, as the cutting of sun tobacco begins and the activity continues in the capping, specialists say today.
(2024-01-16). Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, India's longest sea-link, opened. ummid.com The 21.8 km Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) — India's longest sea-link which connects Sewri in South Mumbai to Nhava Sheva in Raigad, cuts short travel from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai from the existing over 2 hours to just 15-20 minutes.
(2024-01-16). Xizang marks milestone in green energy production. ecns.cn The Xizang autonomous region has made substantial progress in clean energy, with more than 90 percent of its energy supply now drawn from sustainable sources, according to the State Grid Xizang Electric Power Co Ltd.
(2024-01-16). Police say Dr Abiriga's wife has given new details in murder case. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Betty Cherotic, the widow of the late Masindi District Health Officer Dr. Jino Abiriga, has reportedly confessed to hiring killers due to personal reasons, including jealousy. Cherotic, who has been in police custody for a week, reportedly revealed that one of the motives behind hiring hitmen was the constant ridicule …
(2024-01-16). OpenAI Cuts 'Military and Warfare' Ban from Permissible Use Policy. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). SPL to study to make Makkah Grand Mosque access smoother. ummid.com The Saudi Postal and Logistics Services Company (SPL) has been mandated to carry a study for easier and smoother access to the entire premises of the Grand mosque in Makkah, also known as Makkah Haram.
(2024-01-16). French court rules Lafarge can face 'crimes against humanity' charges for operations in Syria. middleeasteye.net 
French court rules Lafarge can face 'crimes against humanity' charges for operations in Syria | The verdict allows the investigation into Lafarge's potential criminal responsibility to proceed, the court said
| Tue, 01/16/2024 – 18: 05 | A picture shows the logo on a building of French cement company Lafarge, on 7 April 2014 in Paris (AFP) | France's highest court denied a plea by French cement manu…
(2024-01-16). Ric Hassani delights fans at Shorts na Lesu. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Renowned Nigerian artist, Ric Hassani, took the stage by storm at the Shonale show held at the Lugogo Hockey Grounds on Saturday night, with I&M Bank as the event sponsor. The anticipation leading up to the festival was met with excitement, and Ric Hassani certainly lived up to expectations. …
(2024-01-16). Rethinking Streets to Drive Commerce and Connection — Not Just Cars. nextcity.org
(2024-01-16). UK Quietly Expands Secret Spy Base Near Iran. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). Deals lure tourists before Spring Festival. ecns.cn As the winter school holiday begins and Spring Festival approaches, many places in China, including Guizhou province, Sichuan province and the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, have released preferential policies to promote tourism.
(2024-01-16). Dragon-themed product sales surge. ecns.cn Data from e-commerce platform Taobao show that searches for dragon-related products have surged by 640-fold from Dec 27 to Jan 2. Among these, gold jewelry in the shape of dragons saw a 500-fold increase in search volume.
(2024-01-16). North Tyneside Disability Forum Launches Food Programme for Disabled Families. medriva.com Community Food Programme in North Tyneside In a remarkable initiative aimed at supporting families with disabled members, the North Tyneside Disability Forum has launched a food programme. Funded by the council's community food programme, the project aims to offer a variety of food items, including frozen and tinned items, to shoppers. The programme has been…
(2024-01-16). Synopsys finalizes $35 bln deal to buy engineering software vendor Ansys-sources. devdiscourse.com Design software maker Synopsys has finalized terms to acquire engineering software company Ansys for about $35 billion in cash and stock, two people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The transaction would be the biggest acquisition in the technology sector since chip maker Broadcom took over software maker VMware last November in a $69 billion deal. It could herald more big deals as a pick-up in economic sentiment and some failed attempts by antitrust regulators to thwart deals embolden chief executives to place large acquisition bets.
(2024-01-16). Harnessing Immunoinformatics for a Multi-Epitope Subunit Vaccine against African Swine Fever Virus. medriva.com
(2024-01-16). Israel security agency law to allow spying on journalists. middleeasteye.net 
Israel security agency law to allow spying on journalists | Union warns that the law 'disproportionately harms the freedom of press and the principle of confidentiality of sources and information' | Tue, 01/16/2024 – 12: 13 | A woman checks the website of Israeli-made Pegasus spyware at an office in the Cypriot capital Nicosia on 21 July 2021 (AFP) | Israel's security agency, known as the Shin Bet, has…
(2024-01-16). Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman faced 'continuous death threats'. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News Former Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman — a leading voice in Aotearoa New Zealand's Parliament for human rights, an independent foreign policy, and justice for Palestine — was subject to "pretty much continuous" death threats and threats of violence, says party co-leader James Shaw. She has resigned as a Green Party MP after…
(2024-01-16). Special commission installed in Venezuela to investigate Citgo theft. plenglish.com Caracas, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) The special commission that will investigate the theft of the assets of company Citgo Petroleum Corporation, by representatives of Venezuelan right-wing political parties and representatives of the 2015-2020 legislature, was installed here today.
(2024-01-16). "War Guilt" and the Complex History of Modern Warfare. The Renunciation of War in International Law. Dr. T. P. Wilkinson. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). Central Bank Digital Currencies are Spycoins. expose-news.com Unlike paper money, Central Bank Digital Currencies ("CDBCs") are very unlikely to offer privacy protections. They threaten privacy in ways that the world has never seen before. In November, Big Brother Watch …
(2024-01-16). China discovers new heavy rare earth mineral. ecns.cn Chinese scientists recently discovered a new heavy rare earth mineral named Bayanoboite-Y, at the Bayan Obo Rare Earth Mine in Baotou.
(2024-01-16). US Officials Concerned About Split Between Zelensky and Military Chief. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). If the Covid Jab was a Trial Run — What Happens Next? expose-news.com In a year or two, or even earlier, governments everywhere — aided and abetted by the Gates-controlled WHO — will announce that a new, even deadlier virus has been isolated. And a …
(2024-01-16). Police firing on Kar Sevaks part of Mulayam-BJP-RSS-VHP deal: Hindu Mahasabha. ummid.com In a stunning claim, Devendra Pandey, National General Secretary of Hindu Mahasabha, Monday January 15, 2024 said that the police firing on Kar Sevaks in Ayodhya was part of a deal between Mulayam Singh Yadav, and BJP, RSS and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).
(2024-01-16). Railways key priority for infra investment. ecns.cn China will continue to see investments in railways increase this year amid the nation's pursuit of high-quality development in various sectors, said officials and experts.
(2024-01-16). China Repeatedly Tried to Block Taiwan From Giving Toxic COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines to Its Population. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). Unleashing the Health Benefits of Tempeh: A Powerful Plant-Based Protein Source. medriva.com Tempeh, a fermented soy food, has been steadily gaining popularity as an inexpensive and nutritious protein source, especially among individuals seeking a healthier diet. With a firm texture and a distinct savory flavor, tempeh serves as an excellent meat substitute appealing to vegans, vegetarians, and even meat-eaters looking to diversify their protein intake. The Nutritional…
(2024-01-16). Best wishes for 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-01-16). Messi retains FIFA best male player award. ecns.cn Argentine superstar Lionel Messi retained the best FIFA men's player award on Monday, two months after he claimed the Ballon d'Or.
(2024-01-16). Meet Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei in news for marrying a commoner. ummid.com Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei is in news for marrying a commoner, more specifically a non-royal, Anisha Rosnah Isa-Kalebic.
(2024-01-16). Bypassing Parliament: Westminster, the Royal Prerogative and Bombing Yemen. dissidentvoice.org There is something distinctly revolting and authoritarian about the royal prerogative. It reeks of clandestine assumption, unwarranted self-confidence and, most of all, a blithe indifference to accountability before elected representatives. That prerogative, in other words, is the last reminder of divine right, the fiction that a ruler can have powers vested by an unsubstantiated deity, …
(2024-01-16). Concerning the founding of the Bretton Woods' Institutions. cadtm.org Series : Bretton Woods, the World Bank and the IMF: 70th anniversary | – | / |
(2024-01-16). Understanding the Role of Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Induced Inflammation. medriva.com
(2024-01-16). Why Does the Washington Post Choose to Highlight a Clearly Atypical Person to Tell Us the Economy Has Gotten Worse? cepr.net Back when milk prices were high, CNN found people who drank enormous amounts of milk to tell us how bad things were for people. When gas prices soared the New York Times found people who used enormous amounts of gas. In keeping with this practice, the Washington Post found someone whose wages had more than …
(2024-01-16). Survey advances Bukele's broad victory in El Salvador. plenglish.com San Salvador, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) The presidential candidate of the Nuevas Ideas (NI) party, Nayib Bukele, will obtain an overwhelming victory in the February 4 elections in El Salvador, a survey reported today.
(2024-01-16). Billionaires' wealth skyrockets by 114% amid global poverty surge. nationofchange.org This extraordinary accumulation of wealth comes at a time when nearly 5 billion people globally grapple with the challenges of inflation, war, and the climate crisis, slipping further into poverty.
(2024-01-16). Understanding Cardiovascular Complications in Primary Aldosteronism: Diagnosis, Management, and Recent Breakthroughs. medriva.com
(2024-01-16). Modi govt has discriminated against no community: Naqvi. devdiscourse.com Senior BJP leader and former Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday said the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has not discriminated against any community and therefore there should be no untouchability towards the ruling party.
(2024-01-16). Venezuela's Oil Sector Registers 13% Growth in Final Quarter of 2023. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, announced during his annual message to the nation that oil activity increased in the third quarter of 2023 by 13%, managing to reach the end of the year with an increase in oil exports of 60.5%. | "Our oil activity grew by 12.99% in the third quarter of 2023," said President Maduro on Monday, January 15, from the National Assembly, "with the extraction of crude oil and natural gas increasing by 14.60%, generating an increase in oil exports of 60.46%." | From the Protocol Chamber of the Federal Legislative Palace, headquarters of Venezuela's National Assembly, the head o…
(2024-01-16). Rare owl looking like Hedwig in Harry Potter appears in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn A rare snowy owl is captured flying over the Hulun Buir grassland in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, looking like Harry Potter's owl Hedwig in the movie.
(2024-01-16). Trump projected to win Iowa Republican presidential caucuses. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | Multiple U.S. media outlets on Monday night projected former U.S. President Donald Trump, who is the front-runner in the Republican presidential race, will win the 2024 Iowa Republican caucuses. CBS News, NBC News, the Associated Press, Fox News and CNN, among others, made the projection just a little over half an …
(2024-01-16). Soccer-Hertha Berlin president Bernstein dies aged 43 – club. devdiscourse.com Hertha Berlin president Kay Bernstein, a former ultra fan who surprisingly took over the presidency in 2022, has died at the age of 43, the club said in a statement on Tuesday. Bernstein was a longtime ultra supporter and his presidential election win — a first for Bundesliga clubs — was hailed across Germany as a win for fans against the commercialisation of the sport.
(2024-01-16). IMF surcharges or surtaxes: How, in total opacity, the International Monetary Funds is making money at the expense of countries in the most precarious position. cadtm.org
(2024-01-16). Despite all hype, global EV sales down. ummid.com Despite all the hype with regard to vehicles running on alternate fuel, sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) have continued to slow across the world.
(2024-01-16). Delhi Nursery Admission 2024-25 First List Today; How and Where to Check. ummid.com The First Merit List (Selection List) for the Delhi Nursery Admissions 2024-25 – Pre-school (Nursery), Pre-Primary (KG), and Class 1, for Open Seats will be published by the private and unaided schools operating in the National Capital today i.e. Friday January 12, 2024, according to the Delhi School Admission Schedule released earlier.
(2024-01-16). Evidence Relating to NASA Moon Landings, Unexplained Flaws: What Is Reality? What Is Illusion? globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). Arctic blast brings deadly cold to 231 million in the US. wsws.org The brutal cold, high winds and blizzard conditions have exposed the decayed condition of the US infrastructure and the refusal of the capitalist elite to prepare for the impact of extreme weather conditions on the public.
(2024-01-16). Oxfam report: A devastating indictment of monopoly power and inequality. wsws.org Since 2020 the world's five richest men have more than doubled their fortunes, at the rate of $14 million per hour, from $405 billion to $869 billion, while almost 5 billion people have been made poorer.
(2024-01-16). Ellen Brown: Casino Capitalism and the Derivatives Market: Time for Another 'Lehman Moment'? scheerpost.com 
By Ellen Brown / Original to ScheerPost Reading the tea leaves for the 2024 economy is challenging. On January 5th, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said we have achieved a "soft landing," with wages rising faster than prices in 2023. But critics are questioning the official figures, and prices are still high. Surveys show that consumers …
(2024-01-16). Defense Secretary: UK in Pre-War' Phase With Several Nations. news.antiwar.com As top officials defend the decision to join the US in attacks on Yemen, British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has informed parliament of potential wars in the years to come with several major nations, including Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. Shapps described the situation as a "pre-war" phase, and cautioned that wars with one …
(2024-01-15). More mature chip units to come up. ecns.cn Chinese chipmakers are increasing efforts to manufacture mature chips in order to prepare for the expected recovery in the global semiconductor sector this year, industry experts said on Monday.
(2024-01-15). Deals lure tourists before Spring Festival. ecns.cn As the winter school holiday begins and Spring Festival approaches, many places in China, including Guizhou province, Sichuan province and the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, have released preferential policies to promote tourism.
(2024-01-15). Dragon-themed product sales surge. ecns.cn Data from e-commerce platform Taobao show that searches for dragon-related products have surged by 640-fold from Dec 27 to Jan 2. Among these, gold jewelry in the shape of dragons saw a 500-fold increase in search volume.
(2024-01-15). Xizang marks milestone in green energy production. ecns.cn The Xizang autonomous region has made substantial progress in clean energy, with more than 90 percent of its energy supply now drawn from sustainable sources, according to the State Grid Xizang Electric Power Co Ltd.
(2024-01-15). First trip this year to space station ready. ecns.cn The first spacecraft to visit China's Tiangong space station this year — the Tianzhou 7 robotic cargo ship — is scheduled to launch in the coming days, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2024-01-15). Experts: Rate cut seen likely this quarter. ecns.cn It remains likely that China's monetary policymakers will cut interest rates in the first quarter as pressure of insufficient domestic demand remains pressing while external constraints on monetary easing wane, political advisers and experts said.
(2024-01-15). Xinjiang FTZ urged to make most of strengths. ecns.cn The China (Xinjiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone is expected to play an important role in expanding economic ties between China and the rest of the world, experts agreed at a recent symposium.
(2024-01-15). New rules vitalize housing hopes. ecns.cn Shanghai's easing of some rules on Saturday to enable singles to own homes in two districts more easily will boost rational demand in the city's outskirts, local property experts said on Monday.
(2024-01-15). Railways key priority for infra investment. ecns.cn China will continue to see investments in railways increase this year amid the nation's pursuit of high-quality development in various sectors, said officials and experts.
(2024-01-15). Trump coasts in Iowa caucuses. ecns.cn Former U.S. president Donald Trump coasted to victory in the Iowa caucuses on Monday evening — according to early vote counts and media projections — as voters braved subzero temperatures in a Republican contest that officially kicked off the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign.
(2024-01-15). China, Tunisia vow to work together. ecns.cn China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Tunisian President Kais Saied in Tunis on Monday, where both countries pledged their support for each other and declared their opposition to hegemony.
(2024-01-15). Person with rare blood type rediscovered in Jiangsu. ecns.cn A person with an extremely rare blood type has been rediscovered by a doctor in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, after more than a decade…
(2024-01-15). Guangzhou's GDP set to exceed 3 trillion yuan, joining elite club. ecns.cn The gross domestic product of Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, is expected to surpass 3 trillion yuan ($419.44 billion) in 2023, according to a government work report on Monday.
(2024-01-15). Shanghai hands out cash rewards to residents. ecns.cn According to a guideline issued in 2019, and to achieve that end Shanghai's Fengxian district has adopted a "points-based rating system" that has resulted in more than a billion yuan in cash rewards being handed out.
(2024-01-15). Overseas media outlets praise Harbin's ice, snow economy. ecns.cn Harbin has become the brightest star of tourism recently in China, attracting attention both at home and abroad. Many overseas media outlets are noting its ice and snow economy driven by tourism, which they believe would become a highlight of China's economic recovery.
(2024-01-15). China's quantum computer 'Wukong' conducts over 30,000 global tasks. ecns.cn China's third generation, superconducting quantum computer "Origin Wukong" has completed 33,871 computing tasks for users around the world as of Jan. 15.
(2024-01-15). DPRK decides to abolish agencies handling inter-Korean affairs. ecns.cn The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) decided on Monday to abolish its agencies handling inter-Korean affairs, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Tuesday.
(2024-01-15). China is first country to hold over 4 million domestic patents. ecns.cn China owned about 4.02 million of domestic valid invention patents by the end of last year, up 22.4 percent year-on-year, the country's top intellectual property regulator said on Tuesday.
(2024-01-15). Singapore's giant panda Le Le to return to China. ecns.cn Le Le, the first giant panda born in Singapore, will fly back to China on Tuesday night. Born on August 14, 2021, Le Le is the firstborn to giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia, who arrived in Singapore nine years ago.
(2024-01-15). Rare owl looking like Hedwig in Harry Potter appears in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn A rare snowy owl is captured flying over the Hulun Buir grassland in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, looking like Harry Potter's owl Hedwig in the movie.
(2024-01-15). Messi retains FIFA best male player award. ecns.cn Argentine superstar Lionel Messi retained the best FIFA men's player award on Monday, two months after he claimed the Ballon d'Or.
(2024-01-15). 54th WEF Annual Meeting to kick off in Davos. ecns.cn On the theme of "Rebuilding Trust," the 54th WEF Annual Meeting will take place in Davos from Jan. 15 to Jan. 19.
(2024-01-15). Qinling Mountains covered by first snow of 2024. ecns.cn Qingling Mountains are covered by the first snow of 2024 with clouds floating over mountain peaks in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 15, 2024.
(2024-01-15). Harbin war museum sees soaring visits. ecns.cn Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, arguably this winter's hottest travel destination, has introduced measures to cater to the growing number of tourists to its solemn war crime museum, just one of the city's many popular attractions.
(2024-01-16). Reportan ataque contra un buque frente a costas de Yemen. telesurtv.net Este constituye el tercer hecho de este tipo que se produce en solo 24 horas, en medio de la intensificación de los ataques ejecutados por los rebeldes huties desde que inicio la ofensiva israelí en la Frania de Gaza.
(2024-01-16). OMS afirma que la gente en la Franja de Gaza "vive en un infierno" telesurtv.net Señaló que luego de "más de 300 ataques a la salud y la continua falta de acceso seguro a ayuda crítica, la mayoría de los hospitales de la Franja han dejado de funcionar".
(2024-01-16). Sube a 24.285 cifra de palestinos asesinados por Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net Se advirtió de graves complicaciones en los más de 350 mil pacientes crónicos que permanecen sin medicina, por lo que exigió una respuesta de las instituciones internacionales.
(2024-01-16). Rey de Jordania pie a Holanda impulsar un alto al fuego en Gaza. telesurtv.net El rey Abdullah II dijo que es necesario detener el genocidio perpetrado por Israel sobre el pueblo palestino.
(2024-01-16). ONU denuncia que Israel destruye el sistema alimentario en Gaza. telesurtv.net El ente refirió que la situación marca una crisis humanitaria sin igual en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-01-16). Premier de Bahamas presenta medidas para enfrentar delincuencia. telesurtv.net Bahamas ha registrado once asesinatos en los últimos 14 días y las autoridades emprenden acciones para evitar que se cometan delitos.
(2024-01-16). Acusaciones de violación utilizadas como arma para justificar el genocidio. workers.org 
Para justificar linchamientos, el KKK y otros grupos terroristas de supremacía blanca han invocado durante mucho tiempo el estereotipo racista de que los hombres negros como violadores. Esto incluye a Emmett Till, de 14 años, en 1955, cuyo supuesto delito fue silbar a una mujer blanca en Money, Mississippi. El . . . |
(2024-01-16). Perú recibe 202 piezas arqueológicas repatriadas de varias naciones. telesurtv.net El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores destacó que la mayoría de las piezas han sido entregadas voluntariamente.
(2024-01-16). Irán pide a occidente cesar los ataques contra Yemen. telesurtv.net El canciller iraní insistió en que los hutíes seguirán su ofensiva mientras la realidad de Palestina no cambie.
(2024-01-16). Denuncian la vulneración de derechos fundamentales en Ecuador. telesurtv.net La experta en Derecho Penal denunció que el blanco de las fuerzas militares parecen ser jóvenes afroamericanos de barrios empobrecidos.
(2024-01-16). Rusia intercepta ataque de drones ucranianos contra Vorónezh. telesurtv.net El gobernador local, Alexánder Gúsevco manifestó que se rompieron ventanas en otros dos edificios de apartamentos y en varias casas particulares.
(2024-01-16). Siria y Mauritania impulsan relaciones bilaterales. telesurtv.net Siria y Mauritania gozan de instituciones capaces de gestionar sus asuntos y dirigir sus intereses de manera que se alcancen las aspiraciones de sus pueblos.
(2024-01-16). Corea del Norte declara a su vecino del Sur su enemigo número uno. telesurtv.net El mandatario norcoreano aseguró que en caso de que llegue a haber un conflicto bélico en la península coreana, su país "aniquilará terriblemente a Corea del Sur".
(2024-01-16). Ataque deja un muerto y 17 heridos en Raanana, Israel. telesurtv.net Según la policía, uno de los atacantes acuchilló a una mujer, mientras que el otro robó un auto y embistió contra varios lugares.
(2024-01-16). Agricultores alemanes protestan contra eliminación de subsidios. telesurtv.net La Policía alemana informó que pronostica la concentración de unos 10.000 manifestantes en la capital.
(2024-01-16). Lo que Epstein significa. cubadebate.cu Lo fascinante de lo que las redes sociales denominan "la lista de clientes" de Epstein es que ninguna de las personas que ahí salen parecieran ser sus clientes. No he visto a nadie decir "conocí a Epstein porque administraba mis finanzas". Ni tampoco parece haber alegato alguno de que la gente le pagaba por sus servicios.
(2024-01-16). Rubén Martínez Villena y el tiempo nuevo (+ Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu La figura de Rubén Martínez Villena emergió en los espacios de combate dentro de la sociedad cubana en un momento de importantes cambios. La década del veinte del siglo XX en Cuba marcó la irrupción de grupos, organizaciones y figuras que aportaron nuevas fuerzas que habrían de actuar de manera fundamental en la situación revolucionaria que se estaba gestando.
(2024-01-16). Elevan a 12 la cifra de muertos por lluvias en Río de Janeiro. telesurtv.net Para atender la situación, las autoridades de Río de Janeiro movilizaron a 2.400 bomberos que han atendido urgencias vinculadas con las lluvias.
(2024-01-16). Hutíes atacan a buque estadounidense en el sur de Yemen. telesurtv.net El Mando Central de EE.UU. indicó que se trata de un buque estadounidense denominado "Gibraltar Eagle".
(2024-01-16). China convoca al embajador de Filipinas por felicitación a Taiwán. telesurtv.net China arremetió el martes, un día después de que el presidente filipino, Ferdinand Marcos, enviara al presidente electo taiwanés, Lai Ching-te, una nota sobre su victoria en la reciente…
(2024-01-16). Protestas paralizan actividades en departamentos de Haití. telesurtv.net Ocurren luego de un llamado a la desobediencia que hiciera el líder rebelde golpista Guy Phillipe.
(2024-01-16). Intensas lluvias dejan al menos 130 damnificados en Piura, Perú. telesurtv.net El Indeci refirió en un comunicado que "las acciones de respuesta continúan por parte de diversos sectores".
(2024-01-16). Violencia en Ecuador dispara el número de homicidio de niños. telesurtv.net Los menores de edad tienen que vivir en carne propia la violencia que actualmente reina en Ecuador.
(2024-01-16). Anuncios de Maduro durante la Memoria y Cuenta de la gestión gubernamental de 2023 (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El presidente Nicolás Maduro presentó este lunes ante la Asamblea Nacional su mensaje anual a la nación. Durante el balance, en el que expuso las dificultades por las que se ha transitado producto del bloqueo, que aun se mantiene, así como el reconocimiento a todo el país por resistir a los embates de las sanciones.
(2024-01-16). Cubano Jorge Luis Barcelán electo vicepresidente de la Federación Panamericana de Pesas. cubadebate.cu El cubano Jorge Luis Barcelán ha sido electo vicepresidente de la Federación Panamericana de Levantamiento de Pesas (FPLP), en reunión celebrada en Lima, Perú. Barcelán lleva alrededor de un decenio al frente de la federación cubana de este deporte, período en que se han logrado destacados resultados.
(2024-01-16). Foro Económico Mundial: Inflación y conflictos en un mundo convulso. cubadebate.cu Los debates en el Foro Económico Mundial apuntan a un mundo bastante convulso en el que las finanzas están influidas por la inflación y los conflictos geopolíticos. Con debates del 15 al 19 de enero, se trata de una reunión en la que por lo general se dejan fuera los verdaderos problemas de los países pobres.
(2024-01-16). Trump se adelanta en la carrera presidencial con victoria en Iowa. cubadebate.cu Donald Trump ha ganado los caucus en el estado de Iowa tal y como lo vaticinaban las encuestas, dejando atrás a Ron DeSantis y Nikki Haley, quienes compiten por el segundo lugar, de acuerdo con los resultados preliminares que se dan a conocer en tiempo real a medida que se desarrolla el recuento de votos.
(2024-01-16). Naciones Unidas clama por alto al fuego humanitario en Gaza. telesurtv.net El diplomático expresó su profunda preocupación con la entrega de ayuda a los más afectados por la guerra.
(2024-01-16). Lionel Messi gana su tercer premio The Best. telesurtv.net Messi se llevó el premio tras haber ganado la Ligue 1 con el París Saint Germain y la League Cup con el Inter de Miami,…
(2024-01-16). Asesinan a guardia penitenciario en Sucumbíos, Ecuador. telesurtv.net El vigilante asesinado trabajaba en la cárcel Sucumbíos No. 1 y fue baleado en la vía pública regresaba a su casa tras concluir su trabajo.
(2024-01-16). °àönete a nuestro equipo de Cubadebate y vive tu pasión por el periodismo digital! cubadebate.cu øEres un periodista apasionado y talentoso en el ámbito digital o un gestor de redes habilidoso? °Esta es tu oportunidad! Estamos buscando periodistas-editores web y gestores de redes altamente motivados y comprometidos con la actualidad nacional e internacional. Si tienes un dominio sólido de la edición web, habilidades en redes sociales y un enfoque creativo para contar historias, °te invitamos a postularte! | Requisitos para esta apasionante oportunidad: | 🔹 Graduado de Periodismo o de otra especialidad de nivel superior con una clara vocación periodística o con habilidades demostradas…
(2024-01-16). Cubamodela trae descuentos y ofertas a favor de los clientes. cubadebate.cu En rápido crecimiento, cbmtienda.com se posiciona en el mercado de las plataformas de comercio electrónico como una de las opciones más atractivas por sus políticas de descuentos, entregas en menos de 24 horas en La Habana y la amplia diversidad de productos.
(2024-01-16). Registran sismo de magnitud 4,4 al norte de Perú. telesurtv.net El seísmo se registró a las 01H36: 50 (hora local) y a una profundidad de 23 kilómetros.
(2024-01-16). Construir la comunidad de futuro compartido de la humanidad: Bandera de la diplomacia china. cubadebate.cu En diciembre de 2023 se celebró en Beijing la Conferencia Central sobre el Trabajo de Asuntos Exteriores, en la cual China llama por un mundo multipolar igualitario y ordenado y una globalización económica universalmente beneficiosa e inclusiva.
(2024-01-16). OMS: 1,4 millones de vidas fueron salvadas con vacunas anticovid. telesurtv.net "El informe revela una reducción del 57 por ciento en la mortalidad entre las personas de 70 a 79 años", destacó la Organización Mundial de la Salud.
(2024-01-16). Colombia suma dos nuevas masacres en los primeros días del 2024. telesurtv.net Ambas masacres ocurrieron en medio de los diálogos de paz impulsados por el Gobierno colombiano y uno de los grupos de las extintas FARC.
(2024-01-16). Irán destruye bases de inteligencia del Mossad al norte de Irak. telesurtv.net Uno de los objetivos alcanzados fue la sede de la agencia de inteligencia israelí Mosad en el Kurdistán iraquí.
(2024-01-16). Israel ha asesinado a más de 4.000 estudiantes palestinos. telesurtv.net En Gaza las cifras son alarmantes: 4.327 los estudiantes ultimados y 7.819 los heridos. Entretanto, en Cisjordania 41 estudiantes asesinados y otros 282 lesionados.
(2024-01-16). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Más de 100 días se han cumplido de los ataques continuos de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-01-16). Ejército israelí ataca sitios de Hezbolá al sur de Líbano. telesurtv.net Aviones de combate y unidades de artillería de las fuerzas de ocupación atacaron docenas de objetivos de la resistencia libanesa, según un comunicado.
(2024-01-16). Gobierno de Bolivia apoya a familias afectadas por inundaciones. telesurtv.net Un grupo de rescatistas, médicos y más de 13 toneladas de ayuda fueron enviados a Tipuani para asistir al menos 400 familias.
(2024-01-16). Vacuna contra el coronavirus: Grito de advertencia de los médicos Nicole y Gérard Delépine. Carta abierta a Senadores. globalizacion.ca
(2024-01-16). Gremios argentinos rechazan Ley àìmnibus y apuestan por el paro. telesurtv.net Organizaciones argentinas siguen apostando por el Paro Nacional el 24 de enero.
(2024-01-16). Sudáfrica demandará a EE.UU. y Reino Unido como cómplices de Israel. telesurtv.net Los letrados recalcaron que, aunque Washington no acepte el fallo del tribunal debe al menos recibir sanciones.
(2024-01-16). Rusia e India acuerdan desarrollar futuras iniciativas conjuntas. telesurtv.net El presidente Putin y el primer ministro Modi debatieron también "una serie de temas internacionales, incluyendo la situación en torno a Ucrania".
(2024-01-16). The Long Quest for Reproductive Justice in Mexico: Feminist Legal Strategies and Challenges to Changing Abortion Precedent in a Federal System. scheerpost.com 
By Alma Beltrán y Puga / Georgetown Journal of International Affairs As the Green Wave echoes throughout the Latin American feminist movement, the Mexican legal system has progressed accordingly. Feminist legal groups have adopted innovative legal strategies to solidify the right to abortion at the federal level, but state-level protections are still needed to satisfy …
(2024-01-16). Y S Sharmila appointed Andhra Congress chief. devdiscourse.com The Congress on Tuesday appointed Y S Sharmila, the daughter of former chief minister Y S Rajasekhar Reddy, as the new president of the party's Andhra Pradesh unit.
(2024-01-16). Las 3 del día: Homenaje en la Universidad del Deporte por el Día de la Ciencia Cubana y las noticias de la jornada. cubadebate.cu Este lunes compartimos declaraciones recogidas durante el homenaje realizado en la tarde a destacados profesores e investigadores de la Universidad de las Ciencias de la Cultura Física y el Deporte, Manuel Fajardo (UCCFD), a propósito de celebrarse el Día de la Ciencia Cubana y el inicio del curso escolar.
(2024-01-16). Advierten de graves complicaciones en pacientes crónicos en Gaza. telesurtv.net Ministerio de Sanidad del territorio Indicó el agotamiento del gas anestésico óxido nitroso en los quirófanos, así como la escasez de otros gases medicinales.
(2024-01-16). Los secuestros en México suben un 3,2 por ciento durante 2023. telesurtv.net En total se contabilizaron 2.402 víctimas de secuestro de las cuales 772, cerca de un tercio, son migrantes.
(2024-01-16). Ascienden a 38 los muertos por deslave en Chocó, Colombia. telesurtv.net "Se confirma la recuperación de dos cuerpos en la zona de la emergencia", manifestó el Ungrd.
(2024-01-16). Delcy Rodríguez califica bloqueo de EE.UU. a Venezuela como genocidio económico. telesurtv.net La vicepresidenta ejecutiva en entrevista profundizó en algunos puntos económicos desarrollados en el mensaje anual de la nación por el mandatario Nicolás Maduro.
(2024-01-16). Conoce 10 curiosidades sobre Don Quijote de la Mancha. telesurtv.net El 16 de enero de 1605 salió a la luz la primera edición de la considerada obra cumbre de la lengua española.
(2024-01-16). Aumentan a 1.534 el número de detenidos en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Tras la declaratoria realizada por el presidente Daniel Noboa han sido detenidas 158 personas por presunto terrorismo.
(2024-01-16). Autoridades ecuatorianos informan de la fuga de 48 presos. telesurtv.net El SNAI informó de la recaptura de cinco reos del total de 48 fugados de la cárcel de Esmeraldas.
(2024-01-16). Ecuador suma 18.108 operativos desde la declaración de conflicto. telesurtv.net Del total de personas encarceladas, al menos 158 están bajo la acusación de terrorismo.
(2024-01-16). Gobierno colombiano prorroga cese al fuego con el EMC. telesurtv.net La prórroga del cese el fuego temporal de carácter nacional regirá desde las 00H00 (hora local) de este martes.
(2024-01-16). Corea del Norte confirma lanzamiento de misil balístico. telesurtv.net El lanzamiento, detectado por primera vez por el ejército de Seúl, es la primera prueba de armas conocida de Pyongyang este año.
(2024-01-16). Partido Republicano de EE.UU. inicia proceso de elecciones primarias. telesurtv.net En los caucus de Iowa se repartían apenas 40 delegados de los 2.429 en juego en todo el proceso de primarias republicanas.
(2024-01-16). Mueren tres personas en isla La Reunión tras paso de ciclón Belal. telesurtv.net El ministro del Interior francés, Gérald Darmanin, anunció este incremento el martes, cuando se sumaron dos nuevos fallecidos.
(2024-01-16). Presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, presenta mensaje anual a la nación. telesurtv.net El mensaje anual a la nación se realiza de conformidad con lo establecido en el artículo 237 de la Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela.
(2024-01-16). Después de dos años llega la nieve a Nueva York, EE.UU. telesurtv.net La caída de nieve se reportó también en Brooklyn, según destacó la agencia meteorológica.
(2024-01-16). Suben a seis los líderes sociales asesinados en Colombia en 2024. telesurtv.net Libardo Rosero Tapia era un dirigente comunal, afiliado a las Juntas de Acción Comunal (JAC) del territorio.
(2024-01-16). Guerra y gas natural: la invasión israelí y los campos de gas marinos de Gaza. globalizacion.ca
(2024-01-16). Bombing Gaza Isn't Fighting Sexual Violence. counterpunch.org 
As the human catastrophe in Gaza deepens, Israel and its allies are mobilizing evidence of sexual violence committed by members of Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups on October 7 to justify continued military action. When the Security Council failed to pass a resolution demanding a ceasefire on December 8, Israel government spokesperson Eylon Levy
(2024-01-16). Democratic Illusions: Elite Unity on Israel. counterpunch.org 
A very strange vision for these uncertain times appeared on stage in Washington, DC on Nov. 14: House Speaker Mike Johnson joined hands with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. They stood together, along with Sen. Jodi Ernst, to celebrate Israel's genocidal war on and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in
(2024-01-16). Unions Are Critical in the Fight Against Israeli Apartheid. counterpunch.org 
(2024-01-16). A Working Class Victory on the Horizon in Colombia. counterpunch.org 
A working-class victory is on the horizon in Colombia. The Seventh Committee of the House of Representatives voted to approve 16 of the 98 articles of the landmark Labor Reform bill right before the start of winter recess. The bill will now advance to a second round of legislative debates that will resume next month.
(2024-01-16). Are We Facing All-Out War? counterpunch.org 
The long-anticipated coordinated airstrikes carried out by the United States and the United Kingdom against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Friday were a response to several weeks of attacks targeting commercial cargo ships in the Red Sea. The U.S. and UK have warned that the Houthi attacks threaten the free passage of goods through
(2024-01-16). Five Omnicides Facing Our Unprepared World. counterpunch.org 
The countries that straddle our tormented world are woefully unprepared to counter and prevent five Omnicides already underway or looming menacingly on the horizon. This is increasingly true with the yearly passage of neglected opportunities. The gap between our mounting knowledge and its application to these global threats is widening. 1. The Climate Crisis, better
(2024-01-16). Beckenbauer, Rest in Shame: South African Memories of German Corruption. counterpunch.org 
Who taught leading South Africa sports officials and politicians world-class corruption; specifically, how to buy hosting rights to the FIFA Soccer World Cup? One prime suspect is the great mid-fielder Franz Beckenbauer, who passed away on Sunday January 7 in Salzburg, Austria, not far from his native Munich. I saw him play sweeper for the
(2024-01-16). Alabama Marks Jewish Holiday of Tu Bishvat with First-Ever Experimental Gassing. counterpunch.org 
The state of Alabama inadvertently has chosen a Jewish holiday for its first-ever experimental gassing execution. On January 25th of this year, while many in the Jewish world mark Tu Bishvat in the Hebrew calendar, Alabama will gas a human being to death as it attempts nitrogen hypoxia as a form of state-sponsored murder. There
(2024-01-16). The AI-Robot Wars: Is Dystopian Science Fiction Becoming a Reality? counterpunch.org 
Have you ever felt like you're living in a badly produced B science fiction movie? I know I do. When I started writing about the dark side of emerging technologies 30 years ago in Digital Mythologies, I called out some of the "mad science" being done at MIT. This included the work of Marvin Minsky
(2024-01-16). Substack's No-Platforming Climbdown Isn't "Censorship," But It's Still a Bad Idea. counterpunch.org 
In January of 2022, Lulu Cheng-Meservey — at the time, Vice President of Communication for Substack, though she's since moved on to a similar role at Activision Blizzard — wrote on Twitter (now known as "X"): "At Substack, we don't make moderation decisions based on public pressure or PR considerations. An important principle for us
(2024-01-16). How a Second Trump Presidency Could Signal the End of American Global Power. counterpunch.org 
With recent polls giving Donald Trump a reasonable chance of defeating President Biden in the November elections, commentators have begun predicting what his second presidency might mean for domestic politics. In a dismally detailed Washington Post analysis, historian Robert Kagan argued that a second Trump term would feature his "deep thirst for vengeance" against what the ex-president has called the "radical
(2024-01-16). After Israel's latest killings, journalists need to 'take a stand' over the Gaza carnage. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-16). South Africa's genocide case against Israel is strong, but politics will decide. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-16). Australians keep mobilising for Palestine, against Israel's genocide. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-16). Australia's selective use of foreign fighter laws in Israel's war on Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-16). Vale Uncle Kevin Buzzacott, fierce advocate for his people and a nuclear free Australia. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-16). Concern grows over NSW Labor's secret plan for Powerhouse Museum. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-16). Call it what it is: Invasion Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-16). Latin America: Between declining US imperialism and rising neofascism. greenleft.org.au 
In the second part of his interview with Green Left's Federico Fuentes, Brazilian author and socialist Pedro Fuentes discusses the crisis of imperialist hegemony, the unpredictability of contemporary politics and its impacts on Latin America.
(2024-01-16). Kurds take solidarity action at Western Sydney Wanderers New Year's Day win. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-16). Released cabinet papers on Iraq war support still not transparent. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-16). Port of Oakland Shutdown After Thousands March in Protest of Gaza Genocide by Israel. indybay.org Thousands of workers and trade unionists rallied and marched at the Port of Oakland to protest the genocide in Gaza and the progroms in West Bank. ILWU Local 10 members voted to protest the Israeli attacks and said they would abide by picket lines.
(2024-01-16). Thursday 1/18: Webinar: Gaza and the Crime of Genocide: Legal and Political Dimensions of Accountability. indybay.org
(2024-01-16). Thursday 1/18: Los Angeles Vigil for Gaza. indybay.org Lady of the Lake | Echo Park Lake | Los Angeles, CA…
(2024-01-16). Palestine, Retaliation & Removal of AHS Board Member & Nurse Jennifer Esteen from AHS. indybay.org Alameda Health System board member and SEIU 1021 member Jennifer Esteen was removed from her position on the board by Alameda Nate Miley two days after she signed a petition for a ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-01-16). Thursday 1/18: Oakland: Healthcare Workers Solidarity Gathering and Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Mosswood Park | Oakland, CA | (SW corner of Broadway & W. MacArthur, across the street from Kaiser hospital)…
(2024-01-16). Bill to End Offshore Oil Drilling in CA Waters Passes First Major Legislative Hurdle. indybay.org "We simply cannot afford to have more oil spills, and SB 559 provides an immediate pathway towards shutting these offshore oil platforms down," said State Senator Dave Min.
(2024-01-16). Wednesday 1/24: Support Argentina's General Strike Against Fascist Milei: Victory for Argentina Workers! indybay.org US Federal Building | 70 9th St./Mission St. | San Francisco…
(2024-01-16). Tesla Fremont MLK Rally Protesting Racism, Union Busting & Backing Swedish Tesla Strikers. indybay.org
(2024-01-16). Saturday 2/10: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: How Infrastructure Works. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2024-01-16). "US Values Trade Routes More than Human Life" Cry Demonstrators in San Jose. indybay.org U.S. and British warplanes, ships and submarines launched dozens of air strikes across Yemen against Houthi forces in the overnight hours of January 11 to 12. In San Jose, CA, demonstrators took immediate action to protest civilian deaths.
(2024-01-16). Who defends Ukraine? indybay.org Who is actually defending Ukraine? | We are informed punctually and in detail about Russian war crimes, military mishaps and dodgy private armies such as the Wagner Group. | On the other hand, we regularly read reports on how "heroically and resourcefully Ukrainians are defending their country". | youtu.be/WoP1i9ZzwOs | youtu.be/EWjMr3RZ8Ss | Ukraine is now a candidate for EU membership.
(2024-01-16). The division of the world. indybay.org The USA is responsible for what is happening in Ukraine with this provoked war, which is currently being overshadowed in the media by the Middle East conflict, just as it has determined developments in Europe for more than a hundred years…It is becoming apparent that Germany is being systematically destabilized and ruined.
(2024-01-16). Blood for lithium. indybay.org Economic background of the war in Ukraine | The term "blood for oil" has become commonplace for the wars in the Middle East. In contrast, the discussion about the war in Ukraine is more about history and geopolitics. The economic background tends to be a blank spot. So here is some information to fill it in:…
(2024-01-16). Sunday 1/14: SF: Paint Tears for Palestine. indybay.org Japantown Peace Plaza | San Francisco, CA…
(2024-01-16). Tuesday 1/16: Virtual Teach-In: Palestine Now. indybay.org
(2024-01-16). Friday 1/19: Virtual Action Hour — Ceasefire Now. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-01-16). Wednesday 1/17: Rally at San Francisco DA's office to Drop the Charges. indybay.org 350 Rhode Island St. | San Francisco, CA…
(2024-01-16). Thursday 1/18: Webinar: Medical Apartheid in Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-01-16). Monday 2/5: 24th Annual, California Rosa Parks Day – Transit Equity – Press Conference. indybay.org California State Capitol – Capitol Mall & 10th Street…
(2024-01-16). Thursday 1/18: Virtual screening of the documentary film "Israelism" indybay.org
(2024-01-16). Monday 1/15: Ceasefire Contingents in Santa Cruz MLK Day March. indybay.org Laurel Park (behind London Nelson Community Center), 301 Center St, Santa Cruz…
(2024-01-16). Tuesday 1/23: Israel, Hear Us Roar! indybay.org Israel Consulate, 456 Montgomery in the Financial District, San Francisco…
(2024-01-16). Sunday 1/28: We Will Not Be Silenced! Anti-Zionism is Not Anti-Semitism! indybay.org East Bay Community Space (507 55th St, Oakland, CA 94609) and online (see website for zoom link)…
(2024-01-16). Sunday 1/21: Women's March: She Rises! Activist Training Conference 2024. indybay.org Virtual conference – register at link below | Activists of all levels are welcome…
(2024-01-16). Friday 1/19: West Sacramento: Meet & Greet with David Mandel. indybay.org Pooja Indian Grill | 223 Merkley Ave. | West Sacramento, CA…
(2024-01-16). Saturday 1/20: Petaluma: Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Corner of Petaluma Blvd and East Washington | Petaluma, CA…
(2024-01-16). Saturday 1/27: Modesto: Mass Mobilization for Palestine. indybay.org 10th Street Plaza | Modesto, CA…
(2024-01-16). Friday 2/9: Film: What I Want You To Know. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 939355…
(2024-01-16). Anti-war activists in Seattle protest US-UK strikes on Yemen. presstv.ir Anti-war activists take to the streets of Seattle, Washington on Friday to protest the US and British airstrikes against Yemen.
(2024-01-16). Funeral held for Yemenis killed by US and UK strikes in Sanaa. presstv.ir Ansarullah supporters hold a funeral at Al-Shaab mosque for six Yemeni fighters.
(2024-01-16). Pro-Palestinian protesters call for Israeli 'accountability' outside World Court. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the International Court of Justice in The Hague on Friday (January 12).
(2024-01-16). Demo held outside South Africa's Supreme Court march for ICJ suit against Israel. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather outside the High Supreme Court in Cape Town to voice their support for South Africa's 'genocide' case against Israel in The Hague.
(2024-01-16). ICJ must take urgent action to end Israel's aggression: Palestinian PM. presstv.ir Mohammad Shtayyeh said, "We will demand that Israel in international courts bear the full costs of everything it destroyed in the Gaza Strip."
(2024-01-16). 100 days of Gaza genocide: 100 kids killed by Israel before their 1st birthday. presstv.ir Half of those killed in indiscriminate Israeli aerial blitz on the blockaded Gaza Strip since October 7 have been children, most of them toddlers.
(2024-01-16). Israel denying deliveries of medicine, lifesaving supplies to north Gaza: UN. presstv.ir OCHA says the Israeli regime is denying access to aid missions delivering fuel and medicine to the northern part of the Gaza Strip.
(2024-01-16). Pro-Palestine protesters rage in NYC, call for end to US aid to Israel. presstv.ir Pro-Palestine protesters march in NYC urging an end to US military aid to Israel and the total siege that could result in the health system's "total collapse" in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-01-16). Iran's Leader hails Yemen's 'great achievement' in supporting Gaza. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei hails the Yemenis' anti-Israel naval operations in the Red Sea, saying they did a "great job" in defiance of US threats.
(2024-01-16). Thousands rally in US capital, call for Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters rally in Washington DC, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-01-16). Hamas says retaliatory attack by Palestinians 'natural' response to Israel's war. presstv.ir Hamas has praised the recent retaliatory operation near Tel Aviv as a "natural" response to the Israeli regime's ongoing genocidal war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-01-16). UN chief calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire, says humanitarian situation 'beyond words'. presstv.ir The UN chief calls for implementation of an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-01-16). 'No strategic achievement for Israel; atrocities cause downfall, disgrace sponsors'. presstv.ir Iran says Israel's heinous crimes against the Palestinian people in Gaza over the past 100 days will never help the regime survive.
(2024-01-16). 'Shame': Palestine mission slams US as nearly 70 killed in Israeli Gaza raids. presstv.ir At least 67 Palestinians have lost their lives in fresh Israeli attacks on areas in southern, central and northern Gaza Strip.
(2024-01-16). Turkey arrests Israeli footballer over display of support for Gaza massacre. presstv.ir An Israeli footballer was arrested for "inciting hatred" by displaying an ugly gesture in support of the "Israeli massacre in Gaza," during a match in Turkey.
(2024-01-16). In stern warning to US and UK, Iran says war against Yemen must end. presstv.ir Iran warns the United States and the United Kingdom to stop the military aggression against Yemen.
(2024-01-16). Raeisi urges immediate implementation of agreements with India. presstv.ir The Iranian president says Iran and India should accelerate the implementation of bilateral agreements, including the development of Chabahar port.
(2024-01-16). Hundreds march for those killed in protests in Peru's Andean region. presstv.ir Demonstrators demanding justice one year after massacre.
(2024-01-16). IRGC anti-terror strikes in line with defending Iran's sovereignty, citizens: Foreign Ministry. presstv.ir The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the attacks recently conducted by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) against terrorists' positions in Syria and an Israeli espionage center in Iraq were part of the "just punishment" against violators of Iran's security after a terrorist attack hit the city of Kerman.
(2024-01-16). US forces resorting to airstrikes as ground offensives fail: Iraqi resistance official. presstv.ir The spokesman for the Iraqi Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada anti-terror group says American occupation forces are resorting to airstrikes on resistance fighters due to failure in ground offensives against them.
(2024-01-16). Yemen's response to US strikes will end American hegemony forever: Official. presstv.ir A Yemeni official warns that his country is seeking to retaliate against recent US-led military strikes in a way that will bring an end to American hegemony.
(2024-01-16). US, UK attacks on Yemen illegal, strategic mistake: Iran. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister slams attacks on Yemen by the United States and the UK as illegal and a strategic mistake.
(2024-01-16). US, UK forces can no longer pass through Bab el-Mandeb Strait, warns Yemen. presstv.ir A Yemeni official warns that American and British forces can no longer pass through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
(2024-01-16). Trump scores record-setting win in Iowa caucuses despite criminal charges. presstv.ir Donald Trump secured a landslide victory in the first 2024 Republican presidential contest in Iowa on Monday, cementing his place as the Republican candidate to challenge President Joe Biden.
(2024-01-16). German farmers rally in Berlin to protest against agricultural subsidy cuts. presstv.ir German farmers on Monday blocked the streets in Berlin.
(2024-01-16). Palestinian Foreign Ministry calls for placing Israeli settler organizations on 'terror' lists. presstv.ir The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has called for putting Israel's settler organizations on international terror lists, amid rising settler violence across the occupied territories.
(2024-01-16). Kim says S Korea 'number one hostile state', unification no longer possible. presstv.ir North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un, calls for constitutional change to identify the south as "number one hostile state."
(2024-01-16). Thailand's biggest light illumination festival puts on a show. presstv.ir The Nasatta Light Festival, one of Thailand's largest light illumination festivals, returns for its sixth year in Ratchaburi province.
(2024-01-16). Hundreds protest in Davos ahead of World Economic Forum. presstv.ir Demonstrators protest against the World Economic Forum in the Swiss city of Davos.
(2024-01-16). Drone footage shows molten lava burning houses in Iceland. presstv.ir Drone footage showed fiery lava flows setting houses on fire in Grindavik, Iceland, after a volcano erupted for the second time in less than a month.
(2024-01-16). Thousands of tractors block Berlin as farmers protest. presstv.ir Thousands of German farmers protest against the government's plans for higher taxes…
(2024-01-16). Yemeni armed forces target another US-owned cargo ship. presstv.ir A US-owned cargo ship has been targeted by a missile off the coast of Yemen.
(2024-01-16). IRGC missiles hit anti-Iran terrorists' bases in Syria, Mossad espionage center in Iraqi Kurdistan. presstv.ir The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps fires a barrage of ballistic missiles at Syrian bases of anti-Iran terrorists, Mossad espionage center in Iraq's Kurdistan region.
(2024-01-16). AI to impact 60% of advanced economy jobs, endangers job security, warns IMF. presstv.ir Artificial intelligence (AI) will impact 60 percent of jobs in advanced economies, according to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.
(2024-01-16). US committed 'strategic mistake' by attacking Yemen, Iran FM tells Lavrov. presstv.ir Iran's FM tells his Russian counterpart that a US decision to attack Yemen was a "strategic mistake."
(2024-01-14). MHT CET 2024 (PCB and PCM) Registration from Jan 16. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has announced to start receiving application forms and online registration for MHT CET 2024 — PCM and PCB both, from Tuesday January 16, 2024.
(2024-01-15). PNG political fallout from deadly riots stirs call for vote over Marape. asiapacificreport.nz By Scott Waide, RNZ Pacific PNG correspondent The political fallout from the deadly riots in Papua New Guinea continues, including calls for a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister James Marape. Seven MPs in Marape's government have resigned following last week's riots in Port Moresby and Lae — dubbed "Black Wednesday" — and the…
(2024-01-15). MHT CET 2024 (PCB and PCM) Registration from Jan 16. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has announced to start receiving application forms and online registration for MHT CET 2024 — PCM and PCB both, from Tuesday January 16, 2024.
(2024-01-15). Read Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech in its entirety. whyy.org 
Updated January 16, 2023 at 10: 32 AM ET | Monday marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Below is a transcript of his celebrated "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered on Aug. 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. NPR's Talk of the Nation aired the speech in 2010 — listen to that broadcast at the audio link above. |
| Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.: Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering inj…