(2024-01-17). Video: The World Should be Ashamed. Genocide and the Criminalization of International Justice. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-17). 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
rabble.ca (2024-01-18). International Court of Justice deliberates need for provisional measures in GazaThrough its application to begin proceedings, South Africa is looking for the ICJ to rule in favour of the implementation of provisional measures that would require Israel to immediately suspend its military operations in Gaza. The ICJ has jurisdiction over South Africa and Israel because both countries signed the 1948 Genocide Convention.
rabble.ca (2024-01-18). International Court of Justice deliberates need for provisional measures in GazaThrough its application to begin proceedings, South Africa is looking for the ICJ to rule in favour of the implementation of provisional measures that would require Israel to immediately suspend its military operations in Gaza. The ICJ has jurisdiction over South Africa and Israel because both countries signed the 1948 Genocide Convention.
(2024-01-17). South Africa puts Israel on trial before the world. workers.org 
No matter the judges' decision on the historic complaint brought before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the highest court under the auspices of the United Nations, by the South African government against Israeli genocide in Gaza on Jan. 11, the hearing itself will have everlasting political ramifications worldwide. The . . . |
english.ahram.org.eg (2024-01-18). ICJ case a blow to IsraelFirst, there is the military battle against Hamas, in which it does not appear to be achieving any of its declared goals, even though the war is in its fourth month. | | Second, there is the battle for international public opinion, which Israel appears to have lost. This week, huge demonstrations took place around the world from London, Paris, and Washington, to Brussels, Madrid, and Rome calling on the Israeli Government to immediately implement a ceasefire and bring urgent humanitarian aid to more than two million Palestinians in Gaza.
english.ahram.org.eg (2024-01-18). ICJ case a blow to IsraelFirst, there is the military battle against Hamas, in which it does not appear to be achieving any of its declared goals, even though the war is in its fourth month. | | Second, there is the battle for international public opinion, which Israel appears to have lost. This week, huge demonstrations took place around the world from London, Paris, and Washington, to Brussels, Madrid, and Rome calling on the Israeli Government to immediately implement a ceasefire and bring urgent humanitarian aid to more than two million Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-01-17). Author's split with German publisher over 'silence on Gaza' causes her huge loss of earnings. middleeasteye.net 
Author's split with German publisher over 'silence on Gaza' causes her huge loss of earnings | Bosnian writer Lana Bastasic says her decision has predictably led to financial uncertainty but she remains firm on her principles | Wed, 01/17/2024 – 11: 35 | Lana Bastasic says that cutting ties with her German publishers has incurred huge financial loss; however, she remains firm on her principles (ME…
(2024-01-17). On Parenthood and Genocide. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-17). Genocide in Gaza stretches past 100 days. electronicintifada.net "The dawn of freedom for our entire nation is nearing," says Qassam Brigades spokesperson Abu Obeida.
(2024-01-17). Craig Murray: Your Man In The Hague — Day Two. popularresistance.org As with the South African case, according to court procedure the Israeli case was introduced on Friday by their "agent", permanently accredited to the court, Tal Becker of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He opened with the standard formula "it is an honour to appear before you again on behalf of the state of Israel", managing to imply purely through phrasing and tone of voice that the honour lay in representing Israel, not in appearing before the judges. | Becker opened by going straight to the Holocaust, saying that nobody knew more than Israel why the Genocide Convention existed. Six million Jewish peo…
(2024-01-17). The Criminalization of International Justice, Putting an End to the Genocide against the People of Palestine. Nuremberg Principle IV. globalresearch.ca The ICJ is under the spotlight of the White House. The President of the IJC Joan E. Donoghue was appointed by Hillary Clinton. She is a U.S. appointee. She takes her instructions from Washington.
(2024-01-17). Israel's argument at The Hague: We are Incapable of Genocide. counterpunch.org 
Israel's relationship with the United Nations, international institutions and international law has at times bristled with suspicion and blatant hostility. In a famous cabinet meeting in 1955, Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion famously knocked back the suggestion that the United Nations 1947 plan for partitioning Palestine had been instrumental in creating the State of Israel. "No, no, no!"
(2024-01-17). After Israel's latest killings, journalists need to 'take a stand' over the Gaza carnage. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-17). Australians keep mobilising for Palestine, against Israel's genocide. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). 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).
(2024-01-17). Hundreds Protest Gaza War At Oakland Port. popularresistance.org A large crowd of protesters who denounced Israel's military actions in Gaza were trying to shut down the Port of Oakland on Saturday morning. | Hundreds of people blocked the entrance to the port, which they say is used to ship military equipment to Israel. The crowd gathered before dawn, trying to prevent port workers from getting to their jobs. | "We need to stop U.S. aid to Israel," said Lara Kiswani, executive director of the Arab Resource and Organizing Center. | "We absolutely will not allow our own port to be complicit in this genocide by allowing the transport of arms and military equipment to Israel."
(2024-01-17). Video: Towards a Middle East War. Genocide in Palestine. The Dangers of Escalation and War with Iran. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-17). South Africa's genocide case against Israel is strong, but politics will decide. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-17). 400,000 Marched In Washington DC Against Biden's Complicity In Genocide. popularresistance.org On January 13, a crowd of 400,000 gathered in Washington, DC's Freedom Plaza to take the Palestine solidarity movement straight to Biden's doorstep. Hundreds of thousands then marched, holding Palestinian, Yemeni, South African, and Puerto Rican flags, through DC and straight to the gates of the White House. | The mobilization was organized by the American Muslim Task Force on Palestine, which includes American Muslims for Palestine, Council on American-Islamic Relations, Islamic Circle of North America, Muslim American Society, Muslim Student Association-National, Muslim Legal Fund of America, Muslim Ummah of No…
(2024-01-17). Emmys and Critics Choice awards continue to heavily honor Succession and Oppenheimer in particular. wsws.org The sustained effort to avoid any reference to traumatic events, such as the ongoing genocide in Gaza, degrades and demeans the artists and their efforts.
(2024-01-17). Berlin-Neukà∂lln: Powerful strike and demonstration against the genocide in Gaza. wsws.org Around 1,000 workers, school pupils and university students demonstrated in Berlin-Neukà∂lln Monday against Israel's genocide in the Gaza Strip. Various pro-Palestinian groups, the Berlin Student Coalition, as well as SGP and its youth organisation IYSSE had called for the strike and rally.
(2024-01-17). Petition demands Australian medical authorities block pro-Israel intimidation of health workers opposing Gaza genocide. wsws.org The strong response by health workers makes clear that they will not be intimidated by Zionist bullying and are fighting back, determined to reveal the truth about Gaza.
(2024-01-17). Leaked messages expose pro-Israel campaign to sack Australian journalist. wsws.org The plot against journalist Antoinette Lattouf sheds much light on the phony campaigns and witch-hunts of the past three months, targeting mass opposition to the Gaza genocide.
(2024-01-17). Iran warns Biden not to 'tie his destiny' to Netanyahu's fate. presstv.ir Iran warns US President Joe Biden not to "tie his destiny" to that of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is leading the regime's US-sponsored genocide in Gaza.
(2024-01-17). Germany considers delivery of tank ammunition to Israel amid Gaza genocidal war. presstv.ir Germany's government is considering the delivery of tank ammunition to Israel to support it in its genocide against Gaza, according to German magazine Der Spiegel, as western governments keep on backing Tel Aviv for its ongoing massacre.
(2024-01-17). 'Stop the Genocide of Palestinians' demonstration in Rome. presstv.ir Thousands of people once again took to the streets of Rome in an initiative dubbed 'Stop the Genocide of Palestinians'
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). Thursday 1/18: Webinar: Gaza and the Crime of Genocide: Legal and Political Dimensions of Accountability. indybay.org
(2024-01-17). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 102: Israel Pulls Forces From Gaza. popularresistance.org The Israeli army withdrew the 36th Division from the occupied Gaza Strip on Monday afternoon, leaving behind the 162nd Division in northern Gaza, the 99th Division in central Gaza, and the 98th Division in the southern region of Khan Younis. | Hundreds of Israeli soldiers and military vehicles were seen leaving the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military said the 36th Division would be given a short break and go through a training period, confirming that the war on Gaza would carry on. | However, the pullout of the division came as Yoav Gallant, the Minister of Defense, said that the "intensive stage" of the war in nort…
(2024-01-17). War on Gaza: Israeli forces kill seven Palestinians in West Bank strikes. middleeasteye.net 
truthout.org (2024-01-18). Israel Tells ICJ It Has the "Most Moral Army in the World" at Genocide Hearing
More than 24,000 Palestinians have been killed in the last three months, the overwhelming majority of them civilians. Nearly 60,000 Palestinians have been wounded and maimed, the majority women and children.
truthout.org (2024-01-18). Israel Tells ICJ It Has the "Most Moral Army in the World" at Genocide HearingMore than 24,000 Palestinians have been killed in the last three months, the overwhelming majority of them civilians. Nearly 60,000 Palestinians have been wounded and maimed, the majority women and children.
(2024-01-17). International Educators Must End Their Silence on Gaza. counterpunch.org 
"There is a price to pay for speaking the truth. There is a bigger price for living a lie." — Cornel West I recently saw a post on LinkedIn by Elena D Corbett, director of education abroad at Amideast, whom I immediately recognised as a kindred spirit. In no uncertain terms, she threw down the
(2024-01-17). Dismantling Western hypocrisy on Xinjiang and Gaza. workers.org 
Arjae Red, a union activist and Workers World Party leader, traveled in May 2023 to The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in China's far northwest as part of a WWP delegation along with Workers World contributing editor Sara Flounders, organized by the China — U.S. Solidarity Network Statue of Chairman . . . |
(2024-01-17). Thousands shut down port to demand Gaza cease-fire. workers.org 
Oakland, California Block-the-boat protesters, calling for a cease-fire in the 100-day-old Israeli military assault on Gaza, shut down the port of Oakland starting at 5 a.m. on Jan. 13. Mass picket lines were honored by members of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Locals 10 and 34, who refused to cross . . . |
(2024-01-17). Telecommunications remain cut off across the Gaza Strip due to Israeli aggression for seventh consecutive day. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2024-01-17). London: 200,000 Protesters March Against Israel's War On Gaza. popularresistance.org Around 200,000 protesters marched across central London on Saturday to protest against Israel's continuing assault on Gaza and the U.K. government's involvement in arming, funding, and providing diplomatic cover to Israel. The national demonstration, which coincided with a day of action in other cities around the world, saw around 1,700 police officers put into action. | The massive demonstration comes as the U.K. joined a U.S. bombing campaign against the Houthi (Ansar Allah) rebels in Yemen in retaliation for their sustained blockade of ships in the Red Sea destined for Israeli ports.
(2024-01-17). Senate Kills Sanders Resolution Requiring Biden to Report on Israeli Human Rights Conduct in Gaza. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-17). Palestinian sources report fierce clashes between resistance fighters and Israeli occupation forces east of Jabalia, in northern Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-17). UN Warns — Tensions In The Red Sea May Soon Be Impossible To Contain. pressenza.com UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said at a press conference in New York on Monday: The current instability in the Middle East may soon spiral completely out of control.: | Guterres once again addressed the crisis triggered by the events of October 7, when Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing around 1,200 people and taking more than 200 hostages. The ensuing Israeli blockade, bombing, and ground assault of Gaza has since killed almost 24,000 people, according to local health officials. | The civilian death toll in Gaza has resulted in widespread international condemnation of I…
(2024-01-17). War on Gaza: Ben & Jerry's joins calls for 'permanent and immediate' ceasefire. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Ben & Jerry's joins calls for 'permanent and immediate' ceasefire | Ben & Jerry's becomes one of the first multinational companies to call for a 'permanent' end to violence in Gaza | Wed, 01/17/2024 – 11: 15 | A Ben & Jerry's ice cream truck at a Black Lives Matter protest in Seattle, Washington state, on 14 June 2020 (AFP) | Ice cream manufacturer Ben & Jerry's has joined the calls for a c…
(2024-01-17). War on Gaza: Night of 'terrifying' chaos after Israel pummels Khan Younis. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-01-17). US expands Middle East war as UN warns "every single person in Gaza is hungry" wsws.org The United States military carried out a new round of illegal attacks on Yemen Tuesday, the third set of bombings in just under a week..
(2024-01-17). US Senate rejects resolution on Israeli human rights violations in Gaza, military aid. presstv.ir US Senators soundly votes against a resolution that would have made military aid to Israel conditional based on whether the regime is committing human rights violations in its war against Gaza.
(2024-01-17). Dozens of civilians killed, wounded in Israeli bombing barrage on Gaza. presstv.ir Dozens of Palestinians have over the past 24 hours been killed or wounded in Israeli airstrikes on several areas in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-01-17). 'Everyone is hungry': UN says Israel destroying Gaza's food system, weaponizing food. presstv.ir United Nations human rights experts have warned that every single person in the Gaza Strip is facing hunger amid Israel's ongoing war and blockade against the besieged enclave.
(2024-01-17). Iran slams US plots for post-war Gaza, asserts only Palestinians can decide their future. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has slammed US plots for…
(2024-01-17). Iraqi resistance strikes 'vital target' in center of occupied territories. presstv.ir Iraq's Islamic Resistance says it has struck a "vital target" in the center of the occupied Palestinian territories in protest at the Israeli regime's war on Gaza.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). Thursday 1/18: Los Angeles Vigil for Gaza. indybay.org Lady of the Lake | Echo Park Lake | Los Angeles, CA…
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). Senate Votes Down Bernie Sanders Resolution to Probe Israel's Gaza Slaughter. news.antiwar.com The Senate on Tuesday night voted down a resolution introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) that would have frozen US military aid to Israel if the State Department failed to produce a report on whether Israel was committing human rights violations in Gaza. Under the resolution, which invokes the 1961 Foreign Assistance Act, aid would …
(2024-01-17). US-UK Airstrikes Force Aid Groups to Suspend Operations in Yemen. news.antiwar.com US and British airstrikes in Yemen have forced some aid groups to suspend operations in the country, and they are warning against further escalation in the region. Before Israel unleashed its campaign in Gaza, the UN considered the situation in Yemen to be the world's worst humanitarian crisis. The US-backed Saudi/UAE-led war against the Houthis …
(2024-01-17). Israeli war minister admits Hamas 'far from being defeated' in Gaza. presstv.ir Observers also say Israel has lost the war against the Palestinian resistance groups in the besieged territory.
(2024-01-17). Palestinians inspect their destroyed homes in Gaza's Khan Yunis. presstv.ir Gazans inspect rubble after an Israeli strike on a camp in Khan Yunis.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). UK ministers, MPs sued for complicity in Israel's war crimes in Gaza. presstv.ir A Britain-based advocacy group filed the lawsuit with the Metropolitan Police's War Crimes Unit.
(2024-01-17). British oil giant Shell halts Red Sea shipments after US-UK strikes on Yemen. presstv.ir Israeli shipping companies have already decided to reroute their vessels in fear of attacks by Yemeni forces.
(2024-01-17). Hezbollah mourns Martyr All the Way to Al-Quds Rashid Mohammad Shaghlil from Tamnine Al-Fawka town in Lebanon's Bekaa. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-17). BRICS Expansion Displays Growing Aspirations for Multipolar World. infobrics.org Lauding the expansion of BRICS grouping, Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov said that it represents the growing aspiration for a multipolar world based on sovereign equality and mutual respect…
(2024-01-17). Kuleba says Ukrainians will "fight with shovels" if US aid not approved. infobrics.org
(2024-01-17). Iran launches high precision strikes in retaliation for terrorist attacks. infobrics.org Iranian attacks destroyed facilities linked to terrorist groups and Israeli intelligence in Syria, Iraq and Pakistan.
(2024-01-17). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-01-17). BRICS Expansion Boosts Global Economic Balance, Global South Development: Egyptian Expert. infobrics.org The historic expansion of BRICS to include five new members helps create a more balanced global economy and push for further development of the Global South, an Egyptian economist has told Xinhua in a recent interview…
(2024-01-17). BRICS Can Help Promote a Fairer World Order. infobrics.org BRICS is focused on building a fairer world order for the Global South…
(2024-01-17). Vale Uncle Kevin Buzzacott, fierce advocate for his people and a nuclear free Australia. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-17). Protest Trident Submarine Base In Honor Of Martin Luther King, Jr. popularresistance.org Bangor, WA – Members of the Resist US-Led War Movement and Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action were present, on January 13, at the demonstration against Trident nuclear weapons at the Bangor submarine base. Due to severe cold weather, which caused mechanical difficulties with equipment, the Main Gate at Bangor was closed. | About 35 demonstrators braved the 20 degree weather and voiced their desire for a nuclear weapons-free world to drivers and passengers in backed-up traffic entering the Trigger Ave. entrance. Signs with quotations by Dr. King stated, "We Still Have a Choice Today: Nonviolent Coexistence o…
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). Taiwan's 2024 presidential election: U.S. propaganda of "independence" must be rejected. liberationnews.org 
The false and warmongering narrative of Taiwan's people yearning for independence only benefits the U.S. ruling class and its military-industrial complex.
(2024-01-17). Israeli occupation army deploys large number of troops during raid on Tulkarm refugee camp in the West Bank. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-17). Several Palestinians Martyred as Israeli Occupation Ramps up Deadly Raids in the West Bank. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Israeli occupation has intensified deadly raids across the West Bank, staging strikes and incursions into several Palestinian cities and refugee camps. Israeli occupation forces (IOF) accompanied by bulldozers and military vehicles, launched a massive raid overnight on Tuesday on the Balata refugee camp in the Palestinian city of Nablus. Local sources reported that the …
(2024-01-17). Maritime union battles DP World for decent pay and conditions. greenleft.org.au 
DP World, Australia's largest port terminal operator, is refusing to negotiate with the Maritime Union of Australia's demands for fair pay and conditions for wharf workers. Kerry Smith reports.
(2024-01-17). The fight against Israeli apartheid is a fight for freedom for us all. workers.org 
The original statement can be found at araborganizing.org. The Arab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC) holds the Israeli regime entirely responsible for all unfolding violence we've witnessed across historic Palestine. In the face of such violence, we recommit ourselves to the struggle for freedom and justice in Palestine, in our . . . |
(2024-01-17). Oppose the mass firings at Stellantis and the escalating assault on jobs! wsws.org The International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees calls for a mass movement to be built, uniting workers across the entire industry across the planet and drawing in workers in logistics and other sectors, to force a halt and reversal to the job cuts.
(2024-01-17). "If they can do this to SEs, they can do it to full-timers": Stellantis temporary workers appeal for support to fight UAW-backed mass firings. wsws.org The job cuts have provoked a firestorm of opposition from workers, who have denounced Fain and other UAW officials for lying to them.
(2024-01-17). 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…
(2024-01-17). 2024 has to be the year of real action on climate. greenleft.org.au 
Alarmingly — but not surprisingly — 2023 was the hottest year since 1850, but Labor is dragging its feet and depending on the private sector to handle the climate transition. Pip Hinman reports.
(2024-01-17). Concern grows over NSW Labor's secret plan for Powerhouse Museum. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-17). Tesla Fremont MLK Rally Protesting Racism, Union Busting & Backing Swedish Tesla Strikers. indybay.org
(2024-01-17). U.S.-led strikes in Yemen risk wider conflict. ecns.cn Airstrikes by the United States and United Kingdom against Yemen's Houthi militia violate international laws as well as Yemen's sovereignty, and risk sparking a broader regional conflict, contrary to their claimed goals and international de-escalation efforts.
(2024-01-17). Bastions of Pakistan-based Jaish al-Adl terrorists struck by missiles, drones. presstv.ir Two major strongholds of the so-called Jaish al-Adl terrorist group in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan have been precisely struck and wiped out through precision missile and drone strikes.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). An anniversary West would rather forget. mronline.org 
An epochal anniversary from the annals of modern history is coming up in another ten days that remains a living memory for the Russian people. The Siege of Leningrad, arguably the most gruesome episode of the Second World War, which lasted for 900 days, was finally broken by the Soviet Red Army on 27th January 1944, eighty years ago to be exact.
(2024-01-17). An anniversary the West would rather forget. peoplesdispatch.org The anniversary of an epochal event from the annals of modern history, the Siege of Leningrad, is coming up in another 10 days. While it remains a living memory for the Russian people, it is an occasion that the US and many of its European allies would rather not remember…
(2024-01-17). The IDF's war crimes are a perfect reflection of Israeli society. mronline.org Miko Peled, author and former member of IDF Special Forces, explains how Israel indoctrinates its citizens in anti-Palestinian racism from the cradle to the grave.
(2024-01-17). The Fall of Ukraine (w/ Kit Klarenberg). scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-17). Were the Biblical Prophets Anti-Semitic? cadtm.org
(2024-01-17). Iran targets alleged Mossad center in Iraqi Kurdistan. peoplesdispatch.org IRGC also claimed it targeted Islamic State locations in the rebel-held areas of Syria and a terrorist base in Pakistan in retaliation to terrorist attacks in Kerman and Rask earlier in January and December respectively…
(2024-01-17). Casino Capitalism And Derivatives Market: Time For A 'Lehman Moment'? popularresistance.org 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 remain apprehensive. | There are other concerns. On Dec. 24, 2023, Catherine Herridge, a senior investigative correspondent for CBS News covering national security and intelligence, said on "Face the Nation," "I just feel a lot of concern that 2024 may be the year of a black swan event. This is a national security event…
(2024-01-17). IRGC Missiles Destroy Mossad, ISIS Bases In Iraq And Syria. popularresistance.org Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced in the early hours of 16 January that multiple ballistic missiles successfully hit positions of the Israeli Mossad in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR) and the headquarters of the anti-Iran Turkestan Islamic Party in Syria's Idlib governorate. "In response to the recent crimes committed by terrorist groups and the martyrdom of a number of our citizens in Kerman and Rask, the gathering places of leaders and key elements associated with the recent terrorist operations that took place in Iran were bombed. In particular, ISIS was bombed in part of the occupied…
(2024-01-17). US is preparing a Marshall Plan for Ukraine. uwidata.com The US think tank RAND Corporation, the so-called "shadow CIA", has published a report outlining the main methods for the reconstruction of post-war Ukraine by the Western bloc. The report emphasized that the US should be the country to militarily "defend" Ukraine. The idea that "the Russian-Ukrainian war is nearing its end" has started a …
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). Argentinean organizations protest against government measures. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) Members of Argentine social organizations are protesting today in La Matanza, in the province of Buenos Aires, against the measures of President Javier Milei, and other demonstrations are planned during the day.
(2024-01-17). Continental meeting of solidarity with Cuba ends in South Africa. plenglish.com White River, South Africa, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) With the adoption of an action plan and a final declaration by 245 delegates from 28 nations, the 7th African Continental Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba ended in this city on Wednesday.
(2024-01-17). After Blaise Compaoré, it's François' turn to be shielded from his country's justice system by the French authorities. cadtm.org
(2024-01-17). Because it does not want witnesses to its crimes Israel methodically kills journalists it cannot silence! cadtm.org
(2024-01-17). Mainland security authorities reveal espionage by Taiwan spies. ecns.cn National security agencies have uncovered hundreds of cases of espionage and theft of secrets by Taiwan in recent years and have arrested a group of spies and operatives from the island.
(2024-01-17). Davos and the melting world economy. cadtm.org
(2024-01-17). Socialist councillor: New rainbow crossing a 'positive step'. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-17). MPs demand justification to increase Uganda Airlines budget. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament on the Budget Committee have asked government to justify the continuous capitalisation of Uganda National Airlines, following the proposal to increase the airline's budget in the 2024/2025 financial year. The budget increase is entailed in the report of the Committee on Physical Infrastructure on the National Budget …
(2024-01-17). Israeli occupation forces destroy a Palestinian cemetry in the Austrian neighborhood in Khan Younis, steal bodies of deceased people: Palestinian sources. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-17). High court to make decision on DPP's revision case in Katanga murder. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has fixed January 24th to deliver its ruling on the case in which the Director of Public Prosecutions-DPP is challenging the decision by the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court to allow plea taking of the suspects implicated in the murder of Businessman Henry Katanga. The suspects …
(2024-01-17). Heavy traffic coming for holiday break. ecns.cn China is expected to see 9 billion passenger trips during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush this year, setting a new record for the biggest annual human migration on Earth.
(2024-01-17). Concerning the founding of the Bretton Woods' Institutions. cadtm.org Series : Bretton Woods, the World Bank and the IMF: 70th anniversary | – | / |
(2024-01-17). Angola modernizes maritime surveillance systems (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Luanda, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) Angola took another step towards the modernization of maritime coordination and surveillance systems with the inauguration of the second of four institutions under construction in the country.
(2024-01-17). Paraguayan newspaper calls to stop female violence increase. plenglish.com Asuncion, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) During the first two weeks of the new year, violence against women in Paraguay registered an overwhelming increase, after a 2023 that left 45 deaths and some 80 orphaned children, the newspaper Ultima Hora commented today.
(2024-01-17). French lawmaker calls for political and economic solidarity with Cuba. plenglish.com Paris, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) French communist lawmaker André Chassaigne on Wednesday called for political and economic support for Cuba in the face of the US blockade, which he described as disgraceful.
(2024-01-17). Israeli occupation forces carry out several raids across occupied Al-Quds and the West Bank. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-17). Karim Benzema takes French interior minister to court for 'Muslim Brotherhood' claim. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-01-17). The real doctors and scientists debate whether there was a new virus circulating in 2020. expose-news.com Independent scientists and doctors are showing their corporately funded counterparts how science and medicine should be done. In a WhatsApp group, independent professionals with differing views have been debating whether there was …
(2024-01-17). Invasion Day 2024: Join your nearest rally. greenleft.org.au 
Join your nearest Invasion Day protest happening this January 26.
(2024-01-17). Escalation in Red Sea to affect Yemen, humanitarian orgs warn. plenglish.com Aden, Yemen, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) More than 20 humanitarian organizations warned on Wednesday that the recent escalation in the Red Sea will have negative consequences for the people of Yemen, a country devastated by a war that began in 2014.
(2024-01-17). Vibrant celebration in Delhi on the anniversary of India-Cuba ties. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) A vibrant party at the height of the excellent ties that Cuba and India share today took place here with the special participation of First Deputy Minister Wilfredo Gonzalez and the head of State Meenakshi Lekhi.
(2024-01-17). Iraq Must Not Become a Regional Battlefield: Arab League. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Arab League warned of the "extreme danger" posed by a military escalation in Iraq, a country that should not become a regional battlefield. | RELATED: | This multilateral organization called for an emergency meeting with the Arab countries' foreign affairs ministers to address the events resulting from Iranian actions in Kurdistan. | After the videoconference, Ahmed Abulgueit, the secretary of the…
(2024-01-17). Sri Lanka's organic way. pressenza.com 
Navdanya and Regeneration International, together with two Sri Lankan organizations, the Lanka Organic Agriculture Movement (LOAM) and Earth Restoration, released a joint statement in October 2023 responding to allegations in the international press that the switch to organic farming has plunged Sri Lanka into economic chaos. | Joint Statement Rebutting Distorted Media Lies About Sri Lanka's Organic Pathway: | Agribusiness cartels and media articles stated that Sri Lanka's economic chaos was caused by the government forcing the country to go organic. | These articles' familiar false narratives, untruths,…
(2024-01-17). Letter from London: Set to Music. counterpunch.org Two young London musicians gather in a small room atop a South East London house. On the table is a laptop. It is plugged into all manner of things. This laptop is operated by a young male producer and musician. On the small grey sofa behind sits a woman. She is also young, a songwriter.
(2024-01-17). US Terror Attacks Against Cuba Return. counterpunch.org 
When the U.S. government launched its so-called global war on terror after the al Qaeda attack on September 11, 2001, terror attacks against Cuba had been ongoing for over 40 years. They included: military invasion (1961), CIA-sponsored counter-revolutionary paramilitaries in the countryside (1960's), a fully-loaded airliner brought down by U.S. agents (1976), attacks on coastal
(2024-01-17). Fall in helmet use against high speed levels in Kampala city. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Findings of a new study on the status of road safety in Kampala have found that only a few Boda Boda riders and almost none of the passengers are using helmets despite awareness about their protectiveness. Sharing the findings on Tuesday, Bonny Balugaba a Researcher based at Makerere University School …
(2024-01-17). China's population drops by 2.08 mln in 2023 compared to previous year. ecns.cn The total population of the Chinese mainland (including 31 provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities, and the population of active-duty military personnel) was 1,409.67 million by the end of 2023, a decrease of 2.08 million compared to the end of the previous year, said an official at a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2024-01-17). AI model helps diagnose ovarian cancer. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have developed an artificial intelligence-based model that facilitates the low-cost, easily accessible and accurate diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
(2024-01-17). 2023 jobless rate down slightly from 2022. ecns.cn China saw a steady job market last year, with the unemployment rate down slightly from 2022, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday.
(2024-01-17). World's largest LNG-fueled ro-ro ship makes maiden voyage. ecns.cn A China-invested dual-fuel ro-ro ship, carrying 5,000 Chinese brands vehicles and machineries set sail from Shanghai for Europe on Wednesday.
(2024-01-17). The WB assists those in power in a witch-hunting context. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-01-17). Winter storm hits parts of U.S. ecns.cn Millions of Americans faced below-zero temperatures as storms bring blast of Arctic air, snow and ice.
(2024-01-17). Israel Kills 7 Palestinians and Detains 85 People in West Bank. telesurenglish.net In the early hours of Wednesday, Israeli occupation forces conducted raids from north to south of the West Bank, arresting 85 Palestinians and killing 7 people. | RELATED: | Since October 7, 2023, the Israeli offensive has been escalating in the West Bank, accompanied by the arrest of around 9,000 Palestinians, stated the Palestinian Minister of Prisoners' Affairs, Qadoura Fares. | "The figure could be m…
(2024-01-17). The Military-Industrial Complex Is the Winner (Not You). scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-17). ICPAU releases November exam results. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda has released the November 2023 examination results that had three diets in the year 2023 — in May, August, and November, running at seven examination centres across the country. The courses examined were Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD), Certified Tax Advisor (CTA), and …
(2024-01-17). Efforts to combat organized crime pay off. ecns.cn Police in China successfully dismantled over 1,900 criminal organizations, apprehending more than 27,000 suspects accused of being involved in organized crimes and solving over 29,000 related cases.
(2024-01-17). Venezuela Now Produces 96.7% of its Food Domestically: President Maduro. orinocotribune.com In 2023, the Bolivarian government achieved a slowdown in inflation, a stabilization of the exchange market, and growth in the non-oil economy. | On Monday, President Nicolas Maduro presented his annual report to the Venezuelan nation. During his speech before the National Assembly (AN), he highlighted the achievements made by his administration in 2023 amid the US economic blockade and sanctions. | "Venezuela is one of the 19 countries whose economic, commercial and human rights have been illegally and systematically violated by the United States every day for nine years," the Bolivarian leader said. | Betwee…
(2024-01-17). Milei is a Huge Setback for Argentina: De Carlotto. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Estela De Carlotto, the president of the Grandmothers of Mayo Square, pointed otu that the approval of the legal reforms presented by the far-right President Javier Milei would mean "a huge setback" for Argentina. | RELATED: | "We ask legislators to have memory and reject the so-called 'Omnibus Law.' It is not acceptable for the Executive branch to be able to modify an unprecedented number of norms th…
(2024-01-17). Climate Change May Claim 14.5 Million Lives by 2050: WEF. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the World Economic Forum (WEF) published a report showing that climate change threatens to cause an additional 14.5 million deaths and US$12.5 trillion in economic losses worldwide by 2050. | RELATED: | The report, jointly compiled by the WEF and the consulting firm Oliver Wyman, is based on "scenarios developed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change on the most likely trajectory for the planet'
(2024-01-17). UK Parliament debates excess deaths: "Far too many young people are dying" expose-news.com Yesterday, the UK Parliament again debated the trend in excess deaths. It follows on from an Adjournment debate held on 20 October 2023. "Far too many young people are dying," Andrew Bridgen, …
(2024-01-17). LEVER TIME: Trump Won Iowa — Can He Beat The Supreme Court? levernews.com
(2024-01-17). China reports 5.2% GDP growth for 2023. ecns.cn China's gross domestic product expanded by 5.2 percent in 2023 – meeting the country's preset annual growth target of around 5 percent, fueled by a slew of policy measures taking effect gradually last year.
(2024-01-17). UN Rights Experts Says Alabama Nitrogen Execution May Constitute Torture. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-17). Experts find new treatment for breast cancer. ecns.cn Shanghai medical experts have discovered a new treatment method that significantly improved outcomes for patients with the most aggressive subtype of breast cancer during a clinical trial.
(2024-01-17). Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: Israeli artillery shells the outskirts of Yarin, Teir Harfa and Al-Jibbain border towns. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-17). RINOs in DEnial Over Donald Trump While Democrats Are Flailing. sonar21.com 
Normally I choose not to bore my international readers with U.S. domestic politics but I must make an exception tonight in light of Donald Trump's crushing victory in the Iowa caucus event. The Republican establishment went all out to put a dent in Trump and failed spectacularly. Neo-Con Nikki Haley is the fav of the Republican aristocratic effetes who cannot stand the smell of Trump supporters. The country club set just cannot bear to be associated with the unwashed masses who lionize Donald. For that reason they poured millions of dollars into an organized effort to knock the Trumper off of his bandstand.
(2024-01-17). It's now or never. pressenza.com Australian MPs plead with UK Govt to stop the Assange US extradition | Australian MPs have made a last-ditch appeal to the UK Government to stop the US extradition of Julian Assange, as fears grow that the Australian WikiLeaks publisher would not survive extradition to the US. | Two judges in the UK High Court on 20 and 21 February will decide if the previous extradition ruling should be overturned in light of recent judgments that halted the UK Prime Minister's plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. If Julian's final appeal fails next month, he faces a sentence of 175 years for publishing classified information…
(2024-01-17). Mother and Children Drown in Rio Grande as Texas Blocks Agents From Aiding Them. scheerpost.com
(2024-01-17). China adjusts surveyed youth unemployment statistics for greater accuracy. ecns.cn China has adjusted surveyed unemployment statistics by age group to reflect greater accuracy among young people, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
(2024-01-17). Call it what it is: Invasion Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-17). DR Congo starts joint military operations with SADC mission against rebels. independent.co.ug 
GOMA, DRC | Xinhua | The military of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Tuesday announced in Goma, the capital of the eastern province of North Kivu, the start of joint military operations with military elements of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a regional bloc, in the eastern part of the country. …
(2024-01-17). New Operation Truth documentary to be released in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) With the premiere of the documentary "Nueva Operación Verdad" (New Operation Truth), the international forum of the same name, organized by the Latin American News Agency, Prensa Latina, will take place in this capital next weekend, its organizers informed.
(2024-01-17). MLK Day Special/ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in His Own Words. pressenza.com January 15 is the federal holiday that honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was born January 15, 1929. He was assassinated April 4, 1968, at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. He was just 39 years old. While Dr. King is primarily remembered as a civil rights leader, he also championed the cause of the poor and organized the Poor People's Campaign to address issues of economic justice. Dr. King was also a fierce critic of U.S. foreign policy and the Vietnam War. We play his "Beyond Vietnam" speech, which he delivered at New York City's Riverside Church on April 4, 1967, as well as his last speech, "I've Bee…
(2024-01-17). Panda born in Singapore arrives in Sichuan. ecns.cn The giant panda Le Le successfully arrived at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport from Singapore on Tuesday evening, becoming the first overseas-born giant panda to come to China this year.
(2024-01-17). Warning Out on 3 More Leaded Spray Paints. pressenza.com 
17 January 2024, Quezon City. Following its most recent exposé on 31 lead-containing spray paints, the EcoWaste Coalition today named three more products containing dangerous levels of lead, a potent neurotoxin that has been banned in paint manufacturing. | The toxics watchdog group bought the products from online sellers and had them screened for lead using a handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer. According to the country's lead paint regulation, paints and similar surface coatings must not contain lead above the maximum limit of 90 parts per million (ppm). Three spray paints with lead content up to over 10…
(2024-01-17). Govt arrears now at sh10 trillion. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government owes different organizations and persons up to 10.818 trillion shillings in unpaid amounts payable for various goods and services, fines, penalties, and taxes. About 316 billion shillings are in pension arrears, according to the updated audited arrears schedule for the financial year 2022/2023. Domestic arrears have been …
(2024-01-17). China's Tianzhou-7 cargo craft to adopt 3-hour docking procedure for first time. ecns.cn China's Tianzhou-7 cargo craft will conduct a three-hour rendezvous and docking procedure after it docks with Tiangong Space Station, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2024-01-17). Kurds take solidarity action at Western Sydney Wanderers New Year's Day win. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-17). Argentina's brutal pendulum and the Milei monster. pressenza.com Some friends from different countries have asked me about this phenomenon that for many, from a distance, is incomprehensible: how is it possible that a majority voted for such a character, who claims to talk to his dead dog, who feels he is sent by the "forces of heaven", and who insults rudely through the media anyone who thinks differently? | What led a large part of the population to elect as governor someone who showed himself in the middle of the election campaign with a chainsaw, promising a brutal adjustment in the economy, knowing that this would mean an enormous deterioration in living conditions? And a…
(2024-01-17). Younger generation keen to shop over long break. ecns.cn Young people in China are playing greater roles as decisionmakers as Spring Festival draws nigh, willing to spend more and seeking memorable experiences, according to a lifestyle market survey.
(2024-01-17). Ruins of pottery workshop found in Shaanxi. ecns.cn Archaeologists found the ruins of a pottery workshop in Dayuan Village, forming a small independent production unit.
(2024-01-17). Tanzania lifts ban on Kenyan flights to its commercial hub. independent.co.ug 
DAR ES SALAAM, TAZANIA | Xinhua | Tanzanian aviation authorities on Tuesday lifted a ban on Kenya Airways flights to the country's commercial hub of Dar es Salaam effective from Jan. 22 after Kenya had heeded its demands. The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) has withdrawn its decision of Jan. 15, 2024, and restored approval …
(2024-01-17). Best wishes for 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-01-17). What does Trump's victory in Iowa mean? independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON, USA | Xinhua | Former U.S. President Donald Trump emerged victorious with a wide lead in Monday's Republican caucuses in Iowa. This was the first primary of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. What does Trump's victory in Iowa mean? Who in the Republican field can challenge Trump? What to watch in the upcoming primaries? …
(2024-01-17). How Redlining's Legacies Demand New Policy Action. counterpunch.org 
"All of the wealthy moved away and left only the poor in a socially disastrous state." When Dr. Emanuel J. Carter talks about redlining, he doesn't mince words. The Associate Professor in SUNY-ESF's Department of Landscape Architecture grew up in a redlined part of Philadelphia during the 1950s and 1960s. Then, as compared to now,
(2024-01-17). Japanese shipping operator Nippon Yusen suspends Red Sea routes. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-17). Premier says China and Ireland set a good example of friendly cooperation. ecns.cn China and Ireland have adhered to mutual respect and treated each other as equals, setting a good example of friendly coexistence and win-win cooperation between countries with different histories, cultures and political systems.
(2024-01-17). U.S. urged to stop sending wrong signals to 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces. ecns.cn China urges the U.S. to act seriously in accordance with the commitments that have been reaffirmed multiple times by the U.S. leaders to not support "Taiwan independence," "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan", handle Taiwan-related issues with utmost prudence, said Mao Ning, a spokesperson for Chinese Foreign Ministry, on Tuesday.
(2024-01-17). Al-Qassam Brigades' fighters engage in fierce clashes with an Israeli infantry force in Khan Yunis, employ anti-personnel projectile. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-17). Boom in travel to 'ice city' Harbin spurs sales of cranberry products. ecns.cn The tourism business in Northeast China, led by "ice city" Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, has reached a historical high during the winter season, boosting sales of several related sectors such as locally produced cranberries.
(2024-01-17). José Martí to be honored in Venezuela with multiple events (+Photo). plenglish.com 
Caracas, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelans will hold multiple political and cultural events to honor Cuban National Hero José Martí on the 143rd anniversary of his arrival in this country and his 171st birthday, on January 28, 1853.
(2024-01-17). Israeli media: Massive rocket barrage on Netivot reveals that Hamas still has command and control capabilities even in areas controlled by the Israeli army. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-17). Prof. Muganga Lawrence calls for scrapping of national exams. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Professor Lawrence Muganga, the Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University, has joined the ranks of Ugandans calling for the scrapping of national examinations. Muganga also wants the continuous assessment advanced, restructuring of UNEB, and the implementation of a regional-based education system. Professor Muganga was on Tuesday appearing before the Education Policy Review …
(2024-01-17). "Fight For Others, Like You Would Fight For Your Own Freedom": Eric King on Building a Fighting Abolitionist Movement. itsgoingdown.org In this episode of the It's Going Down podcast, we present an interview with former anarchist political prisoner Eric King along with Josh from the Certain Days calendar collective. During our interview, we speak with Eric about the impact and importance of prisoner support during his nearly 10 years of incarceration and his thoughts about…
(2024-01-17). PH Development NGOs Deeply Concerned over Alleged Signature Buying for Cha-Cha Push. pressenza.com The Caucus of Development Non-Government Organization Networks (CODE-NGO) is deeply concerned with the reports of alleged bribery by some officials in their effort to launch a people's initiative and mobilize support for charter change. | Earlier this week, several lawmakers sounded the alarm that some local officials were allegedly offering money to secure signatures for a people's initiative seeking to amend the 1987 Constitution. The said local officials reportedly received funds from undisclosed sources to mobilize their constituents for a nationwide people's initiative. In some localities, these operations w…
(2024-01-17). Children to Be More Exposed to Economic Hardship: UNICEF. telesurenglish.net The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) published its report "Prospects for Children 2024: Cooperation in a Fragmented World," which shows that the next year will be a challenging one for children globally. | RELATED: | UNICEF forecasts increased exposure of children to violence, war, and economic hardship, shaped by "ongoing global conflicts and economic uncertainties." Its report identifies escalating global tensions as…
(2024-01-17). Ministry seeks Shs.6 billion for post-summit activities. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The House Committee on Foreign Affairs has recommended the provision of a budget line worth Shs4 billion and Shs2 billion to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to cater for post-summit Non-Aligned Movement and G77+China activities respectively, for the next three years. This was brought before the Committee on Budget on …
(2024-01-17). Apple offers discounts as market heats up. ecns.cn U.S. technology giant Apple Inc will offer a rare discount of up to 800 yuan ($114) for Chinese mainland consumers on its latest series of products from Thursday to Sunday.
(2024-01-17). Ugandans rooting for neighbors Tanzania in Africa Cup of Nations. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the biggest football tournament in Africa, kicked off on January 13 in Cote d'Ivoire. Tanzania will start their campaign on January 17 with a Group F match against 2022 FIFA World Cup semifinalists Morocco, and later play Zambia and DR Congo. Although Uganda …
(2024-01-17). Israeli daily 'Israel Today' quotes Zionist military source: We didn't say that we will eliminate Hamas' rocketry capabilities. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-17). 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
(2024-01-17). Chilean expedition in Antarctica studies bird flu. plenglish.com The team will collect data on the virtual presence of H5N1 virus strains in migratory birds and other local species and their possible transmission to humans. | "Given the unique conditions of the southernmost continent, understanding the dynamics of zoonotic diseases in this region has become imperative," expedition members said. | The head of the scientific department of the Chilean Antarctic Institute, Marcelo González, explained that since the first reports of bird flu in Chile and, in particular, in the Magallanes region, located in the extreme south, a prevention protocol began to be implemented. | In addi…
(2024-01-17). Premier says China welcomes foreign enterprises to invest and do business. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday that investing in China will bring huge returns and a better future, and China welcomes foreign enterprises to invest and do business in the country.
(2024-01-17). Selected Articles: Evidence Relating to NASA Moon Landings, Unexplained Flaws: What Is Reality? What Is Illusion? globalresearch.ca 
By The NASA missions to the moon reportedly cost the US government, and thus the American tax payer, in the …
(2024-01-17). RoboTaxi services start trial operation in Hangzhou. ecns.cn Hangzhou launched autonomous vehicle ride-hailing services on two routes – the Citizens' Center to Hangzhou east railway station and the Citizens' Center to Xiaoshan Airport, on Tuesday, marking China's first intelligent line to high-speed rail station in its downtown area.
(2024-01-17). Xi makes important speech at study session on promoting high-quality development of financial sector. ecns.cn A study session on promoting high-quality financial development, attended by provincial and ministerial-level officials, was opened at the Party School of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee(the National Academy of Governance) on the morning of Jan 16.
(2024-01-17). Challenging Western narratives on Xinjiang: A closer look at development and progress. ecns.cn The orchestrated narrative of Western fabrications and slander against China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region aims to obscure the remarkable progress achieved by the region and its ethnically diverse residents, said Charles Onunaiju in an opinion piece published by The Nation, a Nigerian daily news publication, on Jan 16.
(2024-01-17). Led by Mississippi, 15 states opt out of children's food program for low-income families. wsws.org While both parties find and justify seemingly unlimited funds for war, social services for the working class fall significantly short.
(2024-01-17). Protesters denounce New Zealand government's support for US-UK Yemen bombings. wsws.org Opposition develops to the New Zealand ruling elite joining an expanding war in the Middle East by backing the bombing of Yemen.
(2024-01-17). High-level US delegation to Taiwan fuels tensions with China. wsws.org US President Biden, following Trump, has deliberately heightened tensions with China over Taiwan by all but tearing up the One China policy that has formed the basis of US-China relations since 1979.
(2024-01-17). Protest letters against pro-government thug attack on Sri Lankan SEP members. wsws.org The SEP and its sister parties of the ICFI have launched a campaign in defence of Fernando and Wasantha, and the SEP's democratic right to conduct political campaigns.
(2024-01-17). Trump wins Iowa caucuses. wsws.org While only a sliver of the eligible electorate participated in the caucuses, Trump dominated the field, solidifying his grip on the Republican presidential nomination.
(2024-01-17). Iran attack didn't target Pakistani nationals, but Iranian terrorists: FM. presstv.ir Iran's FM says the Tuesday missile attacks on areas in Pakistan were aimed at protecting the security of Iran, its neighbors, and also the wider region.
(2024-01-17). Iranian forces see no limits in defending national interests, citizens: Defense minister. presstv.ir The Iranian defense minister says the country's Armed Forces see no limits in defending public interests and the nation.
(2024-01-17). Iraqi PM: Baghdad has outlined plans for exit of foreign forces. presstv.ir Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani says the Baghdad government has outlined plans aimed at ending the presence of US-led foreign forces in the country.
(2024-01-17). Iran, Pakistan stage naval drills in Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf. presstv.ir Iranian and Pakistani military forces have staged a day-long joint naval training exercise in the Strait of Hormuz and the northern tip of the Persian Gulf.
(2024-01-17). 'Israel abducted almost 6,000 Palestinians from West Bank since Oct. 7'. presstv.ir A Palestinian rights group says the Israeli military has abducted at least 5,980 Palestinians from the West Bank since early October.
(2024-01-17). Thousands protest alleged fraud in Serbia vote. presstv.ir Thousands of people rally in the Serbian capital of Belgrade to protest alleged fraud.
(2024-01-17). China's population drops for 2nd year despite govt.'s schemes. presstv.ir China's population declines for a second straight year despite Beijing's efforts to increase marriage and childbirth in families.
(2024-01-17). Iran defends anti-terror operations against Takfiri, Israel-linked targets. presstv.ir Iran's UN envoy defends the country's recent anti-terror operations targeting Takfiri terrorists in Syria and Israel-linked anti-Iranian terror groups in Iraq.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). 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…
(2024-01-17). 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)…
(2024-01-17). Thousands of tractors block Berlin as farmers protest. presstv.ir Thousands of German farmers protest against the government's plans for higher taxes…
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). Hundreds protest in Davos ahead of World Economic Forum. presstv.ir Demonstrators protest against the World Economic Forum in the Swiss city of Davos.
(2024-01-17). Friday 1/19: West Sacramento: Meet & Greet with David Mandel. indybay.org Pooja Indian Grill | 223 Merkley Ave. | West Sacramento, CA…
(2024-01-17). Saturday 1/20: Petaluma: Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Corner of Petaluma Blvd and East Washington | Petaluma, CA…
(2024-01-17). Saturday 1/27: Modesto: Mass Mobilization for Palestine. indybay.org 10th Street Plaza | Modesto, CA…
(2024-01-17). Friday 2/9: Film: What I Want You To Know. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 939355…
(2024-01-17). German farmers rally in Berlin to protest against agricultural subsidy cuts. presstv.ir German farmers on Monday blocked the streets in Berlin.
(2024-01-17). Idaho Committee Passes LGBTQ+ Book Ban on MLK Day: Rep Says It Only Bans Gay "Acts" scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). 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."
(2024-01-17). Iran's IRGC reveals details of missile attacks on Mossad, Daesh targets. presstv.ir The IRGC revels further details on its recent missile attacks on anti-Iran terrorist bases and espionage centers in Syria and in the Iraqi Kurdistan region.
(2024-01-17). Israeli forces preparing for ground offensive into southern Lebanon: Report. presstv.ir A report shows that Israel is readying its troops for a potential ground offensive into southern Lebanon.
(2024-01-17). Palestinian used as human shield during Israeli raid on West Bank town: Report. presstv.ir Palestinian shop owner says Israeli forces used him as a human shield during a raid on a town in the southern part of the occupied West Bank.
(2024-01-17). Saturday 1/20: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley, CA…
(2024-01-17). Tuesday 1/16: Berkeley City Council Meeting. indybay.org 1231 Addison St | Berkeley, CA…
(2024-01-17). Tuesday 1/16: Direct Action 201 Training. indybay.org Location details upon registration…
(2024-01-17). Saturday 1/20: Direct Action 101 Training. indybay.org Location is near BART in Oakland. Location details are shared upon registration.
(2024-01-17). Monday 1/22: San Bruno Vigil for Peace. indybay.org San Bruno City Hall | San Bruno, CA…
(2024-01-17). Wednesday 1/24: Film Screening of Israelism. indybay.org Cole Hall Auditorium, UCSF | San Francisco, CA…
(2024-01-17). Friday 1/26: Teach-In and Rally for Biden Federal Court Lawsuit. indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza | 14th & Broadway | Oakland, CA | Rain location: | First Unitarian Church of Oakland | 685 14th St | Oakland, CA…
(2024-01-17). Friday 1/19: San Diego: Kite Flying for Palestine. indybay.org Sun God Lawn | UCSD | San Diego, CA…
(2024-01-17). Friday 1/19: Hands Off Yemen Phone Bank. indybay.org
(2024-01-17). Sunday 1/21: Vigil for Palestine in Venice, CA. indybay.org Venice Pier | Venice, CA…
(2024-01-17). Scientific Misconduct and Fraud: The Final Nail in Psychiatry's Antidepressant Coffin. counterpunch.org 
Historically, there have always been some patients who report that any treatment for depression—including bloodletting—has worked for them, but science demands that for a treatment to be deemed truly effective, it must work better than a placebo or the passage of time without any treatment. This is especially important for antidepressant drugs—including Prozac, Zoloft, and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), as well as Effexor, Cymbalta, and other serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)—because all of these drugs have uncontroversial troubling side effec…
(2024-01-16). Country's products to enjoy greater protection. ecns.cn In China, the protection of GI as a type of intellectual property can be traced to 1985, when the nation joined the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property.
(2024-01-16). Nation's big progress in IP to help advance tech ties. ecns.cn China has become the first country in the world to hold more than 4 million valid domestic invention patents following a rapid growth in this regard last year, an official from the nation's intellectual property regulator said.
(2024-01-16). President sets key targets for financial sector. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping set forth key targets on Tuesday for the nation's financial sector to follow a path of development with Chinese characteristics, stressing the need for the sector to better prevent and defuse risks and bolster institutional opening-up.
(2024-01-16). Intervention urged amid spike in child obesity rate. ecns.cn Researchers have suggested that it's time for youngsters to say no to the allure of candies, cakes and barbecues, in light of an alarming increase in the number of overweight children in China.
(2024-01-16). Chinese premier meets with Singaporean president in Davos. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang stated China's position on the Taiwan question on Tuesday when he met with Singaporean president Tharman Shanmugaratnam in Davos, Switzerland, with the latter assuring him that Singapore adheres to the one-China principle.
(2024-01-16). China-Europe freight services in high demand. ecns.cn China-Europe freight train services will continue to play a key role this year, facilitating foreign trade amid China's ongoing industrial upgrade and a growing inclination among companies to seek greater efficiency while circumventing geopolitical uncertainties.
(2024-01-16). Booming 'silver economy' to bring more benefits to elderly. ecns.cn China is taking steps to turn its growing number of elderly people into a new driver of high-quality economic growth by encouraging integrated development of the "silver economy", a move that will benefit the elderly and boost their sense of happiness.
(2024-01-16). Analysts say Taiwan polls show DPP doesn't represent mainstream views. ecns.cn Although the Democratic Progressive Party won the Taiwan regional election, it does not represent mainstream public opinion on the island, as it only received support from around 40 percent of the voters.
(2024-01-16). Korean Air plane clips Cathay Pacific flight at Hokkaido airport of Japan. ecns.cn A Korean Air passenger plane clipped a Cathay Pacific aircraft at the parking area of New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido on Tuesday, resulting in damage to both aircraft.
(2024-01-16). China's economy forecast to grow 5.2 percent in 2023: Chinese premier. ecns.cn China's economy is forecast to grow 5.2 percent in 2023, higher than 5 percent target, Premier Li Qiang told the audience at the Davos meeting.
(2024-01-16). The biggest annual human migration expected to be larger this year. ecns.cn China is expected to see 9 billion passenger trips during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush this year, setting a new record for the biggest annual human migration on earth.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). Aumentan a 24.448 los asesinados por ataques israelíes en Gaza. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas israelíes ejecutaron 16 masacres durante las últimas 24 horas, lo que dejó un saldo de 163 asesinatos.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). 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…
(2024-01-17). Francia enviará nuevo suministros de armas a Ucrania. telesurtv.net El presidente francés, Emmanuel Macron, insistió que su país brindará apoyo armamentista a Ucrania hasta que finalice el conflicto con Rusia.
(2024-01-17). Aprueban proyecto de becas a estudiantes de secundaria de Brasil. telesurtv.net Se trata del programa Pie de Media que comprende un fondo de ahorro para estudiantes de bajo recursos de secundaria de educación media.
(2024-01-17). Lluvias en Río de Janeiro dejan al menos 9.000 damnificados. telesurtv.net El Cuerpo de Bomberos de Río de Janeiro divulgó que el número de víctimas mortales a causa e las intensas lluvias ascendió a 13.
(2024-01-17). Patricio Lumumba: Asesinado por defender la libertad del Congo. telesurtv.net En noviembre de 2001, el parlamento de Bélgica reconoció la responsabilidad de su Estado en el asesinato de Lumumba y EE.UU. también confesó sus implicación en el hecho.
(2024-01-17). Tropas de asalto israelí asedian campamentos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas de ocupación continúan su agresión contra la ciudad de Tulkarm iniciada desde las 04H30 (hora local) y su campamento, causando una destrucción masiva de propiedades.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). Siguen protestas en Argentina de cara a huelga del 24 de enero. telesurtv.net La Unión de Trabajadores y Trabajadoras de la Economía Popular y el Movimiento Evita convocaron a una jornada de asambleas de cara al paro general del 24 de enero.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). Bombardeo en Gaza cobra la vida de al menos 30 palestinos. telesurtv.net El Estado Sionista sostuvo intensos bombardeos en varios puntos de Gaza cobrando la vida de hombres, mujeres y niños.
(2024-01-17). Qatar anuncia nuevo acuerdo humanitario para la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Según la prensa oficial catarí las medicinas y la ayuda serán enviadas a Egipto, en dos aviones de las fuerzas armadas para trasladarlas al territorio palestino.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). Colombia reporta más de 140 incendios forestales en el 2024. telesurtv.net Se han llevado a cabo operaciones terrestres y aéreas para atender los incendios activos en los departamentos de Boyacá, Meta, Antioquia, Vichada, Cundinamarca y Cauca.
(2024-01-17). Dictan prisión preventiva a acusado de amenazar a fiscal ecuatoriana. telesurtv.net El pasado 10 de enero, la Fiscalía pidió fecha y hora para formular cargos contra el líder del grupo criminal "Los Lobos".
(2024-01-17). Inician reuniones preparatorias de Cumbre del Mnoal en Uganda. telesurtv.net El Centro Internacional Speke en Kampala se inauguró la cita de ministros de Exteriores, reunión previa a la cumbre de mandatarios del grupo prevista para este viernes y sábado.
(2024-01-17). Presidenta de Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo rechaza Ley àìmnibus. telesurtv.net La Ley Ómnibus pretende prescindir de los trabajadores con despidos, la cesantía sin causa justificada y la licuación de los salarios.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). 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.
(2024-01-17). Designan a nuevo fiscal para investigación contra àÅlvaro Uribe. telesurtv.net El fiscal colombiano Gilberto Villarreal contará con 90 días para resolver qué debe pasar con la investigación contra el expresidente Álvaro Uribe.
(2024-01-17). Al menos 23 muertos deja fuerte explosión en fábrica de Tailandia. telesurtv.net El Cuerpo de Bomberos confirmó la cifra de decesos producidos tras la explosión registrada sobre las 15H00 (hora local).
(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). Will the Law or Political Considerations Sway the ICJ Judges? libya360.wordpress.com Muhammad Jamil Judges take their seats prior to the hearing of Israel's defense at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against South Africa's genocide case in Gaza against Israel, in the Hague, Netherlands on January 12, 2024 [Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu Agency] No lawsuit would ever be able cover all the details of the genocide to which…
(2024-01-16). Israel Tells ICJ It Has the "Most Moral Army in the World" at Genocide Hearing. truthout.org In a historic appearance before the International Court of Justice (ICJ or World Court) in The Hague, the legal team representing the Republic of South Africa presented a powerful and compelling case that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. South Africa asked the court to impose nine emergency "provisional measures" to stop the slaughter. |
(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). 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). 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). Western Racism laid the Foundations for Israel's Genocide in Gaza. dissidentvoice.org 
It should surprise no one that the prize-match fight for the rule of international law has pitted Israel and South Africa against each other at the International Court of Justice at The Hague. The world is split between those who have crafted a self-serving global and regional order that guarantees them impunity whatever their crimes, …
(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). The ICJ presentations on Israeli genocide against Palestinians. israelpalestinenews.org The six presentations documenting Israel's ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people, at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Jan 10, 2024 on behalf of South Africa.
(2024-01-16). South Africa vs Israel: What is at Stake is the Fate and Future of All Humanity. libya360.wordpress.com I am joined today by two amazing guests. Diana Buttu, Palestinian lawyer, part of the Palestinian legal team in 2004 at the ICJ and William Schabas, the most prominent legal expert in the world on the question of Genocide. William was counsel at the ICJ in 2014 for the Serbia vs Croatia case and in…
(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). After Israel's latest killings, journalists need to 'take a stand' over the Gaza carnage. greenleft.org.au
(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). 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). 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). 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). With open support for genocide — is there a future for Israel? iacenter.org By Susan Abulhawa January 15, 2024 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. Photo: Joe Piette Frank Barat: How do we build on the horrors that are happening [in Gaza], and how do we make sure this actually changes everything in terms of the way people think of Israel, of its supporters, of its backers? The numbers are horrifying — more than 29,000 Palestinian dead; at least 50,000 in…
(2024-01-16). Germany supports genocide — again. electronicintifada.net
(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). Australians keep mobilising for Palestine, against Israel's genocide. 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). 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). Diana Buttu on watching the Gaza genocide on our mobile phones. mondoweiss.net 
Diana Buttu discusses the experience Palestinians are sharing of watching a genocide of their people play out on their mobile phones.
(2024-01-16). Communities of color demand an immediate ceasefire. cpusa.org 
There is a lot of movement in protest of the genocide against Palestinians, including over 2,000 Palestine solidarity and peace demonstrations in the U.S. over the past three months. | The struggle for peace in Palestine intersects with the 2024 national elections. The Biden administration's continuation of U.S. foreign policy on Israel is fracturing its support among youth and people of color, which are key constituencies needed for victory over the MAGA right. | In November 2023, about 1,000 Black Christian Faith Leaders published an
(2024-01-16). Israel's argument at The Hague: We are incapable of genocide. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-01-16). SAVE THE DATE – Israel Apartheid Week 2024. bdsmovement.net 
(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). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 102: Israel pulls thousands of forces from Gaza as Hamas announces death of two captives. mondoweiss.net 
Iran bombed a spy center for the Mossad in Iraq's Erbil, Yemen attacked a U.S. ship in the Red Sea, and a Palestinian car-ramming attack took place near Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, Gaza's Health Ministry warned hospitals are running out of crucial supplies.
(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). 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). 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). '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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Red Sea crisis: Rising insurance costs, inflation surge and containership detours. america.cgtn.com 
Yemen-based Houthi rebels and militants have carried out 27 attacks involving drones and missiles on container ships and vessels in the Red Sea since November. | U.S. and British militaries have launched retaliatory bombings on Houthi sites in Yemen, warning American-flag vessels from entering the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. | Houthis said it will continue to expand its targets in the region, including U.S. ships, a part of their reaction to the Israel-Hamas conflict in the Gaza Strip. | The military tensions have alarmed economic and security experts concerned about the spillover effects. | In December, the de…
(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). Cypriots Protest Use of Bases by UK Against Yemen and Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch Anti-imperialists and progressive protest in front of the UK military base in Akrotiri. (Photo: Pancyprian Peace Council) The British military has been using the Akrotiri and Dhekelia bases in Cyprus for its war-mongering, such as in the recent bombing of Yemen. On Sunday, January 14, anti-imperialist groups in Cyprus protested outside the UK…
(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). 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). 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). 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). US-British Attacks on Yemen a Portent for Wider War. thealtworld.com In the opening weeks of 2024, the US and British unilaterally launched several large-scale missile and air strikes on targets in territory held by Ansar Allah (referred to as the "Houthis" across the Western media) in Yemen. | The strikes follow a campaign of missile strikes and boardings conducted by Ansar Allah against commercial shipping destined to and from Israel in response to Israel's ongoing punitive operations in Gaza. | While the stated purpose of the US-British strikes are to protect commercial shipping, hostility of any kind in the Red Sea is likely to prompt international shipping companies to contin…
(2024-01-16). Birthdays under bombardment. electronicintifada.net Children in Gaza are being traumatized daily.
(2024-01-16). Is Egypt demanding huge bribes from people leaving Gaza? electronicintifada.net
(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). 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). 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). China Bids To Woo Back Global Elites At Davos Forum. latintimes.com China will put on a show of force Tuesday with a large delegation represented by Prime Minister Li Qiang at the annual meeting of global elites in Davos, despite shadows cast by wars raging in Ukraine and Gaza.
(2024-01-16). War on Gaza: Complaint Filed Alleging UK Ministers' Complicity in Israeli War Crimes. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). Doctors Demand Ceasefire in Gaza to Address "Apocalyptic" Health Crisis. truthout.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… |
(2024-01-16). Australia's selective use of foreign fighter laws in Israel's war on Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(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). 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). 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). Ben & Jerry's Calls for "Permanent and Immediate" Ceasefire in Gaza. truthout.org The board of ice cream company Ben & Jerry's is calling for a "permanent and immediate" ceasefire in Gaza, potentially becoming the largest multinational corporation to do so as the Palestinian death toll amid Israel's assault nears 25,000. "Peace is a core value of Ben & Jerry's," Ben & Jerry's board chair Anuradha Mittal told the Financial Times in an article published this week. |
(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). 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). 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). London: 200,000 Protesters March Against Israel's War on Gaza. unicornriot.ninja 
(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). 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). 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). 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) | British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been accused of using an Islamophobic trope that endangers "the safety…
(2024-01-16). Hezbollah Continues Striking Israeli Occupation Sites in Support of Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb 
In support of the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza and in light of the Israeli aggression on the various South Lebanon villages, the Islamic Resistance continued striking the Zionist occupation sites near Lebanon border. Hezbollah military media issued consecutive statements to illustrate the attacks and their outcomes. The first statement mentioned that the Islamic …
(2024-01-16). Yemeni Navy Strikes "Zografía" Ship in Support of Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb 
Spokesman of the Yemeni Armed Forces General Yahya Sarea read out on Monday a statement which announces that the Yemeni navy carried out a missile attack on "Zografía" Ship in support of the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza. In support of the oppressed Palestinian people, who are facing aggression and siege in the Gaza …
(2024-01-16). 'Neglected and abandoned': British-Palestinians fight to bring family from Gaza to UK. middleeasteye.net 
'Neglected and abandoned': British-Palestinians fight to bring family from Gaza to UK | The Home office has rejected a petition signed by over 27,000 people asking for a bespoke visa scheme to help Palestinians reunite with family in the UK | Tue, 01/16/2024 – 14: 59 | Displaced Palestinians shelter in a tent camp in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, on 29 December 2023 (Reuters/Ibraheem…
(2024-01-16). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 102: Israel pulls thousands of forces from Gaza as Hamas announces death of two captives. mondoweiss.net
(2024-01-16). 'Learn from Gaza,' US envoy warns Lebanese officials. new.thecradle.co
(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). Gaza: 132 people killed in relentless bombing Gaza past 24 hours. muslimnews.co.uk Gaza, (Wafa, AA, Agencies): At least 132 people killed in Gaza in the past 24 hours as Israel steps up air-and-ground assault. Accordng to Gaza Health Ministry, 24,100 Palestinians have been killed, including 10,400 children, 7,100 women, 60,834 others have been injured by Israeli indiscriminate bombing in Gaza Strip since 7 October. More than 7,000 …
(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). "People in Gaza risk dying of hunger just miles from trucks filled with food" — Day 101. israelpalestinenews.org Famine, desperation in Gaza as Israel continues to restrict aid access; 3 Palestinians killed in West Bank; 1 Israeli killed in car-ramming; Iran bombs Israeli "spy HQ" in Iraq; Houthi news; South Africa coming after US and UK; more American troops headed for Middle East; UK allegedly smuggling weapons into Israel…
(2024-01-16). Israel Says War To Wind Down In Southern Gaza As Toll Tops 24,000. latintimes.com Israel has said its operations against Hamas in southern Gaza will soon enter a less intensive phase, after the militant group's health ministry reported the death toll in the territory had surpassed 24,000.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Eating Disorders Increased Among "Atypical" Populations of Children. jamanetwork.com A study in Canada of nearly 12‚ÄØ000 pediatric hospitalizations for eating disorders has shown not only a 139% increase in these hospitalizations between 2002 and 2019, but also that the greatest relative increases were among traditionally "atypical" patients—males, adolescents aged 12 to 14 years, and those with eating disorders other than anorexia or bulimia nervosa.
(2024-01-16). Default Palliative Care Consultation for Seriously Ill Hospitalized Patients. jamanetwork.com This cluster randomized trial examines whether the effect of ordering palliative care consultation by default for seriously ill hospitalized patients without requiring greater palliative care staffing increased consultations and improved outcomes.
(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). Russia Wants BRICS to Have More Power in the IMF. infobrics.org Russia, assuming BRICS chairmanship in 2024, aims to increase the bloc's influence within the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
(2024-01-16). BRICS and Global Alternatives in the Modern World. infobrics.org Both during the Russian presidency and in subsequent years, the task of further optimising the BRICS+ format, as well as possible new rounds of expansion, is slated to become a priority, writes Valdai Club Programme Director Oleg Barabanov…
(2024-01-16). Russia and China Successfully Transmit Two Images over Satellite Using Quantum Communication. infobrics.org There are still technical hurdles to overcome but advances are being made…
(2024-01-16). Ukraine's opposition leader warns Zelensky could be ousted. infobrics.org Viktor Medvedchuk's warning about a possible overthrow of Zelensky merits some attention, and with Zelensky out, even worse problems could surface, with an increasingly radicalized Ukrainian far-right. The "Russian question" in Ukraine needs to be properly addressed.
(2024-01-16). Zelensky refuses to take responsibility for the deeply unpopular mobilisation plan. infobrics.org Ukrainians risk their lives to avoid being mobilised, says British media.
(2024-01-16). Who wants the next pandemic and why. infobrics.org Why are the WEF and the so-called "international community" so "worried" about an unknown disease, but they keep ignoring clear-cut evidence of America's massive (and rapidly expanding) bioweapons program? Why is the US military conducting this sort of research (on a global scale, at that), although any official civilian public health institution could easily do so on its own and without such deadly biohazard risks?>
(2024-01-16). 'Very old' soldiers majority in Ukrainian army. infobrics.org The country's mobilization problems are reaching really critical levels, making it impossible for Ukraine to keep fighting.
(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 diving the U.S. towards war with Iran. mronline.org 
In the wake of Hamas' October 7 assault, arch-neoconservative official John Bolton was invited on CNN, where he claimed that what we witnessed was really an "Iranian attack on Israel using Hamas as a surrogate" and that the U.S. must immediately respond.
(2024-01-16). United against nuclear Iran: The shadowy, intelligence-linked group driving the U.S. towards war with Iran. mronline.org In the wake of Hamas' October 7 assault, arch-neoconservative official John Bolton was invited on CNN, where he claimed that what we witnessed was really an "Iranian attack on Israel using Hamas as a surrogate" and that the U.S. must immediately respond.
(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. 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). 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). 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). Vale Uncle Kevin Buzzacott, fierce advocate for his people and a nuclear free Australia. greenleft.org.au
(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). 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). Trump the terminator? nationofchange.org Could his second presidency signal the end of American global power?>
(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). Mother and Children Drown in Rio Grande as Texas Blocks Agents From Aiding Them. truthout.org Last Friday, a woman and her two children tragically drowned while attempting to cross the Rio Grande into Eagle Pass, Texas. Federal agents were barred by Texas officials from accessing the river to help the drowning family. The bodies of the migrants were recovered by Mexican authorities the next day. "This is a tragedy, and the state bears responsibility," U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) said… |
(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). 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). New Zealand MP Resigns Over Shoplifting Allegations. latintimes.com The first refugee to be elected to New Zealand's parliament resigned Tuesday over alleged shoplifting, which she said was related to personal stress and trauma.
(2024-01-16). What's an Immigration Case Number and What Purpose Does it Serve. latintimes.com Understanding your immigration case can be difficult, this guide will help you understand what each immigration case number means and how to find it.
(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). Unions Are Critical in the Fight Against Israeli Apartheid. counterpunch.org 
(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). 160,000 metal and auto workers in Turkey to strike. wsws.org As strike action is called, workers must take matters into their own hands to prevent the pro-corporate unions from imposing yet another sellout agreement.
(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). "I'm a strong no vote": Widespread opposition to UAW sellout at Allison Transmission. wsws.org Since the expiration of the contract in mid-November, UAW President Shawn Fain, District 2B Director David Green and UAW Local 933 officials have done everything to block a strike at Allison despite the near unanimous strike vote by rank-and-file workers.
(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). 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). Why Fair Trade Produce Labels Are Bogus. popularresistance.org Any U.S. consumer walking down the supermarket aisle will find berries, tomatoes, and other vegetables that are labeled "responsibly grown," "farmworker-assured," and "fair-trade certified." | But behind the labels, the Mexican workers who harvest these fruits and vegetables live and labor in conditions they call "twenty-first century slavery." | We interviewed 200 workers for our new report "Certified Exploitation: How Equitable Food Initiative and Fair Trade USA Fail to Protect Farmworkers in the Mexican Produce Industry." They detailed widespread wage theft, sexual harassment, rampant retaliation, and, in the…
(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). 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). Tesla Fremont MLK Rally Protesting Racism, Union Busting & Backing Swedish Tesla Strikers. indybay.org
(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). Scientists from China and Brazil uncover new species of pterosaur. america.cgtn.com 
The discovery of a new species of pterosaurs, the airborne cousins of dinosaurs, is shedding fresh light on these ancient flying creatures. The finding is the result of the successful two-decade collaboration between Chinese and Brazilian scientists. Lucrecia Franco, in Rio de Janeiro, has the story.
(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). Concern grows over NSW Labor's secret plan for Powerhouse Museum. greenleft.org.au
(2024-01-16). SCOTUS Will Hear Starbucks Case Arguing Against Key Labor Law Enforcement Tool. truthout.org The Supreme Court has agreed to take up a case in which Starbucks is arguing that it does not have to follow a lower court's order to rehire a group of union activists the company fired in Memphis, Tennessee, in a case that could have reverberating effects across the entire labor movement. The core of Starbucks's argument revolves around a standard in federal labor law that officials use to grant… |
(2024-01-16). Martin Luther King Would Condemn the U.S. Today. thealtworld.com The official dedication to MLK is more public relations than a genuine reflection of the man's principles and what he really stood for. | Like Thanksgiving Day, the United States indulges in another national fraud holiday called Martin Luther King Day. | We could add more such bogus ballyhoo and days of deception: Columbus Day, Labor Day, Independence, and Christmas too for that matter. | Monday, January 15, saw the annual federal holiday dedicated to the famed civil rights preacher who was assassinated in 1968. | MLK was bestowed in 2000 a federal holiday marking his life's struggle for overcoming racist inequal…
(2024-01-16). Why Fair Trade Produce Labels Are Bogus. labornotes.org
(2024-01-16). Strategy, the Movement and Power: Debating Labour and Community Organizing. socialistproject.ca 
Two recent books,
(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). 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). US Launches More Strikes Against Houthis in Yemen as Escalations Continue. news.antiwar.com The US military said Tuesday that it launched more strikes against the Houthis in Yemen as tensions in the region continue to escalate. US Central Command claimed that it hit Houthi anti-ship missiles. "At approximately 4: 15 am (Sanaa time), US Forces struck and destroyed four Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles prepared to launch from Houthi-controlled areas …
(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). Yemen: "We Will Be Victorious in the Red Sea" libya360.wordpress.com àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü "The US and UK have launched a war that can only end with the victory of Yemen, Palestine and the region, the liquidation of colonialism and the independence of the nations of the region." — Ali Al-Gahum After Yemen was hit by air strikes, Ali Al-Gahum, member of Ansarallah's Political Bureau, provided an…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Iranian Missiles, Drones Hit Jaysh Al-Adl Terrorist Group's Bases in Pakistan. english.almanar.com.lb 
Two key strongholds of the "Jaysh Al-Adl" terrorist group in Pakistan have been obliterated through precision missile and drone strikes. Significant bases belonging to the Jaysh Al-Adl terrorist group on Pakistani soil were destroyed on Tuesday. According to reports obtained by the Tasnim news agency, these bases were specifically targeted and successfully demolished by a …
(2024-01-16). N.Ireland Political Impasse Deepens As Mass Strike Looms. latintimes.com Talks between London and Northern Irish parties aimed at restoring devolved government in the region failed Monday, days ahead of a deadline for calling an election and a mass public-sector strike.
(2024-01-16). AI: Revolutionizing Drug Testing and Paving the Way for Future Healthcare Innovations. medriva.com
(2024-01-16). EAM Jaishankar's Trip To Iran Expanded Connectivity & Reaffirmed Trust. thealtworld.com
(2024-01-16). North Korea Labels South Korea a 'Principal Enemy,' Will No Longer Work Toward Reconciliation. news.antiwar.com North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said his country will abandon its decades-old policy of seeking reconciliation with South Korea as tensions continue to soar on the Korean Peninsula. In a speech on Monday, Kim called for Pyongyang to change its constitution to label Seoul as an "invariable principal enemy." If war breaks out, Kim …
(2024-01-16). Two US Navy SEALs Missing After US Seized Alleged Iranian Weapons Shipment to the Houthis. news.antiwar.com Two US Navy SEALs have gone missing in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia during a mission to seize an alleged Iranian weapons shipment bound for the Houthis in Yemen, US Central Command said on Tuesday. One SEAL fell into the water while attempting to board the small boat, known as a …
(2024-01-16). Ukraine Ground Forces Commander Says His Troops are on 'Active Defense'. news.antiwar.com Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander of Ukraine's ground forces, has said his troops are on "active defense" as Ukrainian forces are no longer attempting to gain territory after the failed counteroffensive. "Our goals remain unchanged: holding our positions … exhausting the enemy by inflicting maximum losses," Syrskyi told Reuters last week. The Ukrainian commander …
(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). Gonzalo Lira: A Requiem From the Donbass. orinocotribune.com
(2024-01-16). John Pilger: The Coming War — It's Time to Speak Up. consortiumnews.com
(2024-01-16). US Judge Rules In Favor Of Police 'Buffer Law' Viewed As Threat To Rights Of Journalists. thedissenter.org 
The following article was made possible by paid subscribers of The Dissenter. A United States judge in the state of Indiana ruled that a state law, which makes it a crime to enter a 25-foot "buffer" around police, does not violate press freedom or freedom of speech. | "This law has only an incidental effect on the public's First Amendment right to capture audio and video and otherwise to scrutinize police conduct," U.S. Distr…
(2024-01-16). Ban the War Criminals from King Day Celebrations. globalresearch.ca
(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). 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). The rich get richer while global poverty deepens in "decade of division" peoplesdispatch.org Wealth accumulation by the rich has risen to the point that the world could see its first trillionaire within a decade. Meanwhile, it will take more than 200 years to end global poverty, a report by Oxfam International has found.
(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). 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). 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). 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). Four Just Stop Oil Supporters Found Not Guilty. popularresistance.org Four Just Stop Oil supporters were acquitted of willful obstruction of the highway on Monday 8 January, as the Judge declared they had a lawful excuse for their actions. Meanwhile, another case against Just Stop Oil supporters has been cancelled due to a lack of a primary witness. Miranda Forward, Dave Boden, Chris Hardy, and Annotony Cottam appeared before District Judge Lloyd at Stratford Magistrates court. The four Just Stop Oil supporters peacefully blocked roads into Parliament Square with 60 others on the 4 October 2022. Their actions were part of a month of continuous action to 'Occupy Westminster' in orde…
(2024-01-16). At The Hague, Aharon Barak Will Play Dr. Jekyll To Israel's Mr. Hyde. popularresistance.org
(2024-01-16). How Neoliberalism Weakens Economies And Fuels Alternative Systems. popularresistance.org
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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 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). 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'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). US Envoy Says Frozen Russian Assets Could Be 'Easy' Ukraine Funding. latintimes.com The US special envoy for Ukraine's economic recovery said Monday that tapping frozen Russian assets would be an "easy" source of money for Kyiv, but the G7 must first agree collectively to do it.
(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). 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). 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). 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 …
(2024-01-16). 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). Friday 2/9: Film: What I Want You To Know. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 939355…
(2024-01-15). 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). 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). 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). 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). 'No Way a Human Should Be': Abolishing Solitary Confinement in DC. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-16). World's First Trillionaire Just 10 Years Away as Richest Men Double Their Wealth. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-16). UK Media Continue to Ignore Military Build-Up at RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus. libya360.wordpress.com Richard Morton-Taylor Cypriots protest outside RAF Akrotiri on Sunday. (Photo: Afoa.cy / Instagram) "This government and the UK arms industry are drenched in the blood of children" Journalists, if not MPs, should always know when there is a good story out there — it is when those most expected to write about it keep silent…
(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). Former Brazilian ambassador to China on Wang Yi's upcoming visit. america.cgtn.com 
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's first trip of the year comes as China increasingly focuses on strengthening ties in the Global South. Following his African tour, Wang Yi will then go on to visit Brazil and Jamaica. CGTN's Lucrecia Franco spoke to Luiz Augusto de Castro Neves, President of the Brazil- China Business Council (CEBC) and former Brazilian ambassador to Paraguay, China, and Japan. The visit, he highlights, is expected to further elevate Brazil and China's close partnership.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Victimised union rep at Britain's Royal Mail speaks on the mass frame-up of sub-postmasters by the Post Office. wsws.org "The CWU did not take up the cause of the sub-postmasters. The little said to us by the CWU was they had their own representation, the Federation. This was a sectional and divisive approach."
(2024-01-16). Guatemala's new president Arévalo thanks Washington and the military for securing his inauguration. wsws.org Far from representing "democracy," Arévalo and Semilla are direct, bought-and-paid-for puppets of US imperialism.
(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). 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). 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). 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). Beijing will be quietly pleased with the decline of Taiwan's separatist vote. mronline.org 
It is almost unanimous, then. Most Western media have given us the lowdown.
(2024-01-16). How VC is busting the Military Industrial Complex — for its own benefit. mronline.org Didn't think there could be anything worse than the existing defense bureaucracy? This next-gen is a real killer.
(2024-01-16). Paul Burkett (PapaPatty). mronline.org An intellectual and scholar, Paul published many books, journal articles, notes, reviews, and book chapters in his field. He felt his most important books are Marx and Nature: A Red And Green Perspective (1999) and Marxism and Ecological Economics (2006). He was passionate about his work, Socialism, the planet, and justice.
(2024-01-16). Plastic pollution caused $249 billion in U.S. health care costs in 2018, finds study. mronline.org 
Chemicals leaching from plastics are leaving Americans notably sicker and poorer, according to a new study found.
(2024-01-16). Remember and fight. mronline.org 
Memorial demonstration for Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg. Palestine solidarity as a trigger for police attacks that left numerous people injured.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Tuesday 1/16: Berkeley City Council Meeting. indybay.org 1231 Addison St | Berkeley, CA…
(2024-01-16). Tuesday 1/16: Direct Action 201 Training. indybay.org Location details upon registration…
(2024-01-16). Saturday 1/20: Direct Action 101 Training. indybay.org Location is near BART in Oakland. Location details are shared upon registration.
(2024-01-16). Monday 1/22: San Bruno Vigil for Peace. indybay.org San Bruno City Hall | San Bruno, CA…
(2024-01-16). Wednesday 1/24: Film Screening of Israelism. indybay.org Cole Hall Auditorium, UCSF | San Francisco, CA…
(2024-01-16). Laudatory Commemorations of Kissinger Reveal Systemic Bias in U.S. Media, Academia and Think Tanks. covertactionmagazine.com Huge Human Costs of Many of His Policies Go Ignored Along with Their Impact on the Global South The passing of Henry Kissinger on November 29, 2023, has sparked an intense debate over the legacy of the controversial statesman, with the remarkable persistence of laudatory comments. Echoing similar notes in mainstream media, George Beebe at …
(2024-01-16). Australian Journalist Fired After Israel Lobby Push. consortiumnews.com
(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). 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). 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). 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). Ecuador News Round-Up No. 10: Noboa Declares War. cepr.net Fito's Escape On January 7, a combined police and military force entered the Regional de Guayaquil prison to transfer the inmate Adolfo Macías (alias "Fito"), leader of Los Choneros gang, and other inmates to the maximum security jail known as La Roca. Upon reaching his cell, security forces realized Fito was nowhere to be found. …
(2024-01-16). Some of Us Tried to Warn Others. dissidentvoice.org 
(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). 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). 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). 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). Black America Has Words For Jonathan Majors Comparing Blonde Girlfriend To Coretta Scott King. moguldom.com The assault case against Marvel star Jonathan Majors may be over, but it was revealing. There was an 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 was presented to the jury. Many saw this as odd, …
(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). Shocking Statements from Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs' (CIJA) Israel Office Director. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). Idaho GOP Pushes Bill That Could Ban Library Books With Same-Sex Handholding. truthout.org Republicans in Idaho have advanced a proposed bill that would allow residents of the state to sue libraries over purportedly obscene content in books on their shelves, if they're accessible to patrons under 18 years of age, including books that depict a vague definition of homosexual acts. House Bill 384, introduced by GOP lawmakers earlier this month, expands the state's obscenity law… |
(2024-01-16). Poll: Most Voters Would Back SCOTUS Action to Bar Trump From Office in Some Way. truthout.org A new poll demonstrates that a majority of Americans would likely be happy with a Supreme Court decision that would bar former President Donald Trump from some or all state ballots in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Two states — Colorado and Maine — have so far deemed Trump ineligible to be listed on their respective Republican Party primary election ballots, based on the insurrection… |
(2024-01-16). Sickening Profits: The Global Food System's Poisoned Food and Toxic Wealth. dissidentvoice.org The modern food system is being shaped by the capitalist imperative for profit. Aside from losing their land to global investors and big agribusiness concerns, farmers and ordinary people are being sickened by corporations and a system that thrives on the promotion of 'junk' (ultra-processed) food laced with harmful chemicals and cultivated with the use …
(2024-01-16). Washington's Unconditional Support for Israel Mirrors its Unconditional Support for Sectarianism. dissidentvoice.org Poor Ophelia divided from herself and her fair judgment Without the which we are pictures, or mere beasts…. — Hamlet (IV.v.) As was the case with the British and Roman empires that preceded it, Washington has long had a fondness for the divide and conquer paradigm and has ruthlessly fomented sectarianism in…
(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). Bypassing Parliament: Westminster, the Royal Prerogative and Bombing Yemen. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). What's the Magic Number of Vaccines Needed for COVID? globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). The Anglo-American Axis Has Destroyed the Accountability of Government. globalresearch.ca
(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). China Repeatedly Tried to Block Taiwan From Giving Toxic COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines to Its Population. 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). Could Exclusive Evidence of Biden Crime Family's Corruption Lead to Incumbent's Impeachment? globalresearch.ca
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Top Trump Attorney Withdraws Ahead of E. Jean Carroll Defamation Trial. truthout.org A top attorney on Donald Trump's legal team on Monday withdrew from two of the former president's unfolding trials in Manhattan, The New York Times reported. Joe Tacopina, a lawyer known for handling high-profile cases, bowed out of Trump's criminal trial in which he stands accused of falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels in the final… |
(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). Call it what it is: Invasion Day. greenleft.org.au
(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). 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). 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). Martin Luther King Jr. Calls U.S. "Greatest Purveyor of Violence in World". Brazil President Lula. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). German State: Citizenship Applicants Must Support Israel. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). Florida School District Removes Dictionaries from Libraries, Citing Law Championed by DeSantis. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). UN Office Warns AL Nitrogen Execution May Violate International Ban on Torture. truthout.org As the United States insists on continuing state-sanctioned killings despite a European ban on drugs commonly used in capital punishment, the United Nations Human Rights Office warned Tuesday that Alabama officials may soon violate international laws banning torture as they plan to use nitrogen gas in an upcoming execution. A number of U.N. officials have said in recent days that the planned… |
(2024-01-16). Inside the Nearly Decade-Long Fight Against the Mountain Valley Pipeline. truthout.org As day broke over the small mountain town of Elliston, Virginia one Monday in October, masked figures in thick coats emerged from the woods surrounding a construction site. Three of them approached three excavators and, one by one, locked themselves to the machines, bringing the day's work to a halt. As they did so, several dozen of their fellow protesters gathered around them… |
(2024-01-16). Evidence Relating to NASA Moon Landings, Unexplained Flaws: What Is Reality? What Is Illusion? globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). 'I Don't Recall': Fauci Unable to Answer Key Questions in Pandemic Probe. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). We are all Palestinan. dissidentvoice.org
(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). 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). UK Quietly Expands Secret Spy Base Near Iran. globalresearch.ca
(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). 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). Video: "This is much worse than you can imagine." FBI Had Agents Everywhere on January 6th. globalresearch.ca
(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). The Richest 1 Percent Own a Greater Share of the Stock Market Than Ever Before. inequality.org New Federal Reserve analysis of stock markets has found that the concentration of ownership of the public equity stock market has hit an all-time high. "The rich now own a record share of stocks," Axios reported on January 10, noting that the top 10 percent hold about 93 percent of U.S. households stock market wealth. …
(2024-01-16). The Iowa Republican Caucus Was a MAGA-Fest, But Iowa Is Far From Representative. truthout.org In what might rank as perhaps the most unsurprising election result in recent history, Donald Trump, leader of the MAGA cult, won the Iowa Republican/MAGA cult caucus last night. If you're yawning already, I feel your pain. Like most dog-bites-man stories, this one really didn't have an unexpected plot twist. From early in the evening, Trump's vote totals hovered at roughly 50 percent of the total… |
(2024-01-16). RFK Jr.'s 'Unconditional' Support for Israel Is Costing His Campaign for President. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). IRS Funding Targeted by GOP Has Allowed Agency to Recover $500M From the Rich. truthout.org An infusion of funding for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has allowed the agency to recover over half a billion dollars in unpaid taxes owed by wealthy individuals over the course of the last year alone, the agency announced last week. The agency said that, due to an effort started last fall to contact 1,600 millionaires about unpaid taxes, the agency has collected $360 million in addition to… |
(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). 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). '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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Guilt by Decryption. dissidentvoice.org At regular intervals the high representatives of the Allied Powers (West) congregate to commemorate the "kick-off" that led we are told to victory in Europe ending part of the hostilities in the Second World War. They meet on the often-cold beaches of Normandy, the western coastal region of France from which William the Conqueror led …
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Overspending on the Pentagon Is Stealing Our Future. fpif.org
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Disproportionate Death Rates Reported in US Prisons Early in the COVID-19 Pandemic. jamanetwork.com COVID-19 was a principal driver behind a 77% higher mortality rate in 2020 than in 2019 among people incarcerated in US prisons, according to data from 48 Departments of Corrections. The researchers noted that increased mortality among the general population was much lower early in the pandemic—23% between 2020 and 2021.
(2024-01-16). Brain Inflammation May Underlie Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia. jamanetwork.com Neuroinflammation—as measured by levels of activated microglia, the brain's immune cells—was strongly linked with irritability, agitation, and nighttime disturbances in people with dementia, recent research found. The results, published in JAMA Network Open, were based on data from a cross-sectional study that involved 109 participants aged 38 to 87 years, about two-thirds of whom did not have cognitive impairment.
(2024-01-16). Test Using Routine Pap Smears Could Diagnose Ovarian Cancer Early. jamanetwork.com DNA taken from Papanicolaou (Pap) smears used to routinely screen for cervical cancer could help identify genomic irregularities associated with later development of high-grade serous ovarian cancer, according to a small study involving samples from 77 healthy women and 113 asymptomatic women who subsequently developed ovarian cancer.
(2024-01-16). Children and Adolescents With Suicidal Ideation and the Emergency Department. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint discusses the need for formal training in suicide prevention for frontline emergency clinicians and staff, including standardized screening practices, assessment and targeted interventions, and increased connection to outpatient mental health services after discharge from the emergency department.
(2024-01-16). Love and Medicine. jamanetwork.com In this narrative medicine essay, a medical student diagnosed with cancer recalls the love and anguish his family members expressed and understands that their vulnerability gave him serenity during his tempest.
(2024-01-16). Three Epochs of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care. jamanetwork.com This Special Communication examines the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) over the years, and how developments with AI can help decision-makers improve health care while also recognizing its risks.
(2024-01-16). Analysis of Breast Cancer Mortality in the US—1975 to 2019. jamanetwork.com This simulation study estimates the association of breast cancer screening, treatment of stage I-III breast cancer, and treatment of metastatic breast cancer on changes in mortality due to breast cancer in US women for the period 1975-2019.
(2024-01-16). Perioperative Toripalimab Plus Chemotherapy for Patients With Resectable Non—Small Cell Lung Cancer. jamanetwork.com This randomized clinical trial compares the effects of toripalimab in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy vs chemotherapy alone on event-free survival and major pathological response in patients with stage III resectable non—small cell lung cancer.
(2024-01-16). Palliative Telecare and Quality of Life in Patients With COPD, Heart Failure, or Interstitial Lung Disease. jamanetwork.com This randomized clinical trial compares differences in quality of life among 306 adults at high risk of death who have COPD, heart failure, or interstitial lung disease and who received nurse and social worker palliative telecare vs usual care.
(2024-01-16). Diagnosis of Autism—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We appreciate Dr Cirillo's interest in our study, which presented clinical validation data for the measurement of social visual engagement to aid in early diagnosis and assessment of autism. Cirillo asks what constitutes expert clinician diagnosis of autism, whether the clinical trial followed criterion-standard best practices for expert clinician diagnosis, and about the role of medically trained clinicians. We can reassure Cirillo on all fronts.
(2024-01-16). Amoxicillin-Clavulanate vs Amoxicillin for Pediatric Acute Sinusitis—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply In their Letter regarding our recent study, Dr He and colleagues note that by excluding patients who received antibiotics in the prior 30 days, participants were at lower risk of an antibiotic-resistant infection, which may have masked a benefit of amoxicillin-clavulanate. We excluded patients with recent antibiotic exposure for the following reasons: (1) to ensure a new user design, which mitigates bias; and (2) to focus on the largest group of patients with acute sinusitis because most patients do not have recent antibiotic exposure (98% in our study). The comparative risk of treatment failure with amo…
(2024-01-16). Cannabis Use and Perinatal Health—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We thank Dr Ceasar and colleagues for their Letter. We agree that it is important to underscore the potential societal and equity implications of health policy regarding cannabis use. The continued federally illegal status of cannabis along with the history of stigma and punitive measures may continue to have an effect on patients' trust and willingness to discuss cannabis use with clinicians. While acknowledging this context, reproductive health clinicians need to have evidence-based, objective, and nonjudgmental conversations with patients about the health effects of cannabis. The goal of our Viewpoint…
(2024-01-16). Diagnosis of Autism. jamanetwork.com To the Editor Deficits in nonverbal communicative behaviors used for social interaction are manifested by absent, reduced, or atypical use of eye contact. The study by Jones et al is an important step toward the development of reliable diagnostic aids for autism spectrum disorders. My concern relates to the formulation of expert clinician diagnosis, which is central to the determination of the sensitivity and specificity of the eye-tracking measurement of social visual engagement for autism diagnoses.
(2024-01-16). Amoxicillin-Clavulanate vs Amoxicillin for Pediatric Acute Sinusitis. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study reported that amoxicillin-clavulanate was not associated with lower treatment failure risk compared with amoxicillin alone in outpatient treatment of children with acute sinusitis. In this study, use of amoxicillin-clavulanate was associated with more frequent gastrointestinal adverse events and yeast infections. We have some concerns about this study.
(2024-01-16). Cannabis Use and Perinatal Health. jamanetwork.com To the Editor We write to JAMA as a medical anthropologist, historian of science, and obstetrician-gynecologist who read the recent Viewpoint on cannabis use and perinatal health research. We commend the authors for drawing attention to the paternal contributions to newborn health because research often overemphasizes the role of mothers to the neglect of broader familial and social contexts.
(2024-01-16). The Bedborough Trial. jamanetwork.com Dr. Havelock Ellis of London is a lawyer as well as a trained medical scientific man. He is the author and compiler of many valuable works on medicolegal topics. His papers on criminality and his studies of sociologic questions have given him a wide reputation in both this country and in Europe, and he published in 1894 a remarkable work "On Man and Woman," which was a pioneer study on the psychologic and anthropologic differences of the sexes. This was followed in 1897 by the first volume of a series of works on the general study of the psychology of sex. This work was called "Sexual Inversion," and was confined…
(2024-01-16). A Tale of 2 Palliative Care Trials. jamanetwork.com At first glance, the 2 palliative care trials in this issue of JAMA may seem a study in contrasts. One was an outpatient intervention, the other inpatient. One included 306 participants, the other 24‚ÄØ065. One was an efficacy study, the other a pragmatic effectiveness study. One of the interventions added resources to expand access to palliative care, the other tried to expand access to palliative care with no additional resources. In one study the primary outcome was quality of life (QOL), in the other length of stay (LOS). In one study the primary outcome was positive, in the other it was neg…
(2024-01-16). Benefits of Breast Cancer Screening and Treatment on Mortality. jamanetwork.com Breast cancer mortality has declined precipitously in the past 5 decades, from 48 per 100‚ÄØ000 females in 1975 to 27 per 100‚ÄØ000 in 2019. This large improvement in outcomes is a testament to the development and dissemination of evidence-based strategies to improve early detection and timely treatment of breast cancer—achieved through decades of public and private investment in research and research translation. However, it is challenging to quantify the relative contributions of prior investments or advances in breast cancer screening and treatment. Without such knowle…
(2024-01-16). Revisions to Text in Results Section and Table 1. jamanetwork.com The Original Investigation titled "Association Between Year of Birth and 1-Year Survival Among Extremely Preterm Infants in Sweden During 2004-2007 and 2014-2016," published in the March 26, 2019, issue of JAMA, has 2 errors. In the Results section of the text, under the subheading "Survival Among Infants Admitted to the NICU," the second sentence has been revised to "The proportions of 1-year survivors without any major neonatal morbidity were not significantly different between the study periods (226/497 [45%] during 2004-2007 vs 355/711 [50%] during 2014-2016; difference, ‚àí5% [95% CI,&sbq…
(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). 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). Zionism and colonial modernity. mondoweiss.net 
Palestinian resistance is a decolonial struggle against Israeli settler colonialism and U.S. imperialism. This resistance is also confronting the brutal nature of colonial modernity, which is exemplified in Zionism.
(2024-01-16). The Richest 1 Percent Now Own a Greater Share of the Stock Market Than Ever Before. inequality.org New Federal Reserve analysis of stock markets has found that the concentration of ownership of the public equity stock market has hit an all-time high. "The rich now own a record share of stocks," Axios reported on January 10, noting that the top 10 percent hold about 93 percent of U.S. households stock market wealth. …
(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). Colombia sends military reinforcements to border with Ecuador. colombiareports.com Colombia's armed forces said that it will send reinforcements to the border with Ecuador in response to a wave of violence n the neighboring country. In a post on social…
(2024-01-16). Netanyahu to Blinken: This Is Not Only Our War, This Is Also Your War. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). OpenAI Cuts 'Military and Warfare' Ban from Permissible Use Policy. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). Israeli Channel 12: Several rockets launched from southern Lebanon have fallen in "Ramot Naftali" in the Upper Galilee, and damage is being assessed. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-16). Israeli enemy carries out several air raids on Houla town in South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-16). General Gives Details of IRGC Missile Attacks on Mossad, ISIL Targets. english.almanar.com.lb 
The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force disclosed details on a multifaceted missile operation against the Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) terrorists and the Israeli Mossad center in Syria and Iraq early Tuesday. Footages from Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh's telephone conversation with the IRGC chief on Tuesday revealed details about the nocturnal …
(2024-01-16). Imam Khamenei Underscores Yemen's Blow to Zionist Regime's Lifeline. english.almanar.com.lb 
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei described the Yemeni forces' blow to the Zionist regime's lifeline as "admirable" and "fighting on the path of God." A large number of Friday prayer leaders from across Iran met with Ayatollah Khamenei at the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah of Tehran on Tuesday. At the beginning of …
(2024-01-16). Fighters of Iraq's Islamic Resistance attack a vital target in the center of Zionist entity, using a long-range Al-Arqab (developed cruise) missile: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(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). 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). Criminally indicted sexual abuser Trump wins Iowa GOP Caucus. peoplesworld.org 
DES MOINES, Iowa — A 90-times-criminally indicted and confirmed sexual abuser, Donald Trump, won the Republican caucuses in Iowa last night leaving far behind spineless rivals who never once during the campaign posed any kind of challenge to him or his ideas. The media this morning is blasting from the rooftops the alleged "historic" nature …
(2024-01-16). San Jose community protests U.S. war on Yemen. fightbacknews.org
(2024-01-16). The Forgotten Socialist History of Martin Luther King Jr. inthesetimes.com
(2024-01-16). Rethinking Streets to Drive Commerce and Connection — Not Just Cars. nextcity.org
(2024-01-16). LIVE: This Is Who Will Win The Presidency. rumble.com
(2024-01-16). A Historical Document in Order to Understand Zelensky. theduran.com
(2024-01-16). Berlin Police Beat 65-Year-Old Grandfather Unconscious at Memorial Demonstration for Luxemburg and Liebknecht. leftvoice.org
(2024-01-16). Corporadelic: MAPS For-Profit Arm Raises $100 Million. truthdig.com
(2024-01-16). WATCH: Israeli Spokesperson Said The Most Insane Thing. youtube.com
(2024-01-16). 400,000 Storm Washington DC. youtu.be
(2024-01-16). US Officials Concerned About Split Between Zelensky and Military Chief. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). Anxiety Loom Over 2024 US Presidential Election. telesurenglish.net Uncertainty and anxiety loom over the 2024 U.S. presidential election as the Iowa caucus on Monday kicked off the official race for the White House. Only 31 minutes after the caucuses in the Midwestern U.S. state had begun Monday evening, former President Donald Trump was projected to easily win the first major test of the 2024 Republican primary race. | RELATED: | The victory is seen as a boost to Trump's momen…
(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). 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). 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 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Yorkshire Water's £180m Investment in Creating a Sustainable Wetland for Stormwater Treatment. medriva.com
(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). 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). 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). The Role of Bismuth in Enhancing the Growth and Material Properties of GaAs and AlGaAs Layers. medriva.com
(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). 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). 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). 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). Monitoring Antibody Response to COVID-19 Vaccination in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: A Comprehensive Study. medriva.com
(2024-01-16). The Significant Impact of HHV-6B on Pulmonary Complications in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation. medriva.com
(2024-01-16). ABC bows to Israeli lobbyists' demands. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-01-16). Armani's Men Mix Refinement And Nonchalance. latintimes.com The "king" of Italian fashion, Giorgio Armani, unveiled Monday his latest men's collection marked by fluid cuts and soft lines.
(2024-01-16). Big Win In Iowa Moves Trump Closer To Biden Re-match>. latintimes.com The former president has led polling for more than a year, but the contest offered the clearest insight yet into his ability to convert that advantage into a stunning White House return.
(2024-01-16). BlackRock CEO Unveils Plan For Bitcoin And Crypto, Initiating A 'Technological Revolution' In Finance. latintimes.com Blockchain technology enables the digitization or tokenization of conventional assets onto a publicly accessible ledger…
(2024-01-16). Colombian Government Extends Ceasefire With FARC-EMC Rebel Group. latintimes.com Elizabeth Dickinson, a Colombia analyst at the International Crisis Group, appreciated the ceasefire extension, noting that it has so far limited the clashes between the government and the rebel groups.
(2024-01-16). Elton John Gets EGOT With Emmys Win. latintimes.com Legendary entertainer Elton John on Monday joined a select club of winners of the awards grand slam — the so-called EGOT — when he added an Emmy to his suite of career prizes.
(2024-01-16). Fighting 'Spidermen' Narcos In Violence-torn Ecuador's Biggest Port. latintimes.com The Guayas Estuary, with its 28 ports, is the heart of the violence-torn country's economy.
(2024-01-16). France's New Education Minister Under Fire Over Swipe At Schools. latintimes.com France's new Education Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera is coming under increasing pressure over her decision to have her children attend a private school, a row overshadowing President Emmanuel Macron's attempt to relaunch his second term with a government reshuffle.
(2024-01-16). Going Places? These Are the Top 10 Busiest Airports in Latin America. latintimes.com Latin American airports have experienced a remarkable recovery after the pandemic…
(2024-01-16). Hit Chinese TV Series Rekindles Sidelined Shanghainese Dialect. latintimes.com
(2024-01-16). Latina Entrepreneurs Generate More than $175 Billion, Poised for Accelerated Success as Disparities Diminish. latintimes.com If Latinas achieved the average revenue of white women, they would add $269 billion to the U.S. economy…
(2024-01-16). Most Latinos Believe Supreme Court's Ban on Considering Race in College Admissions Was a Good Decision. latintimes.com The figure is in line with the national average, reveals a Gallup poll…
(2024-01-16). Most Young Adults in the U.S. no Longer Believe the American Dream Holds True. latintimes.com According to a new ABC News poll, only 21% still believes the concept to hold. The drop was sharp among all groups surveyed…
(2024-01-16). OpenAI To Launch Anti-disinformation Tools For 2024 Elections. latintimes.com ChatGPT maker OpenAI has said it will introduce tools to combat disinformation ahead of the dozens of elections this year in countries that are home to half the world's population.
(2024-01-16). President Maduro Expects 8% Economic Growth In 2024 After 5% Increase Last Year. latintimes.com Maduro assured that the inflation will be two digits this year, adding that state oil company PDVSA contributed $6.23 billion to Vanezuela's coffers in 2023.
(2024-01-16). Series of Hate Crimes Against LGBTQ People Causes Uproar in Mexico. latintimes.com Authorities in Mexico report that at least three transgender killings happened in January…
(2024-01-16). Swiatek Up And Running At Australian Open As Alcaraz Makes Bow. latintimes.com Iga Swiatek survived a tough test against former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round in Melbourne on Tuesday as Carlos Alcaraz prepared to make his bow.
(2024-01-16). These are the Best Companies to Work in the United States This Year. latintimes.com Bain & Company leads an annual ranking by Glassdoor, followed by Nvidia. More about the list…
(2024-01-16). Uruguay Hinterland Basks In Art Revolution. latintimes.com Between seemingly endless golden Atlantic beaches and undulating grasslands, this remote corner of South America has become an unlikely hub for art, culture, and gastronomy.
(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). Understanding the Role of Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Induced Inflammation. medriva.com
(2024-01-16). Revolutionizing User Identification: The Role of Electromyogram (EMG) Signals. medriva.com
(2024-01-16). Understanding Cardiovascular Complications in Primary Aldosteronism: Diagnosis, Management, and Recent Breakthroughs. medriva.com
(2024-01-16). Advocacy for Enhanced Safety Measures at Worcester Primary School: A Response to Recent Incident. medriva.com
(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). 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). 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). El levantamiento mundial contra la guerra de Israel hacia Palestina. peoplesdispatch.org Cientos de millones de personas en todo el mundo se han sentido profundamente conmovidas por la atrocidad de la guerra israelí contra Palestina. Millones han asistido a marchas y protestas (y son muchas las personas que están participando en este tipo de manifestaciones por primera vez en su vida). Las redes sociales, en casi todos los idiomas del mundo, están saturadas de memes y posts sobre esta o aquella terrible acción. Algunos se centran en el ataque israelí a los niños y niñas palestinas, otros en el ataque ilegal a las infraestructuras sanitarias de Gaza y otros señalan la aniquilación de al menos cuatroci…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). La "vacuna asesina" contra el coronavirus. La gente está muriendo en todo el mundo. Es un crimen. globalizacion.ca 
Publicado por globalización.ca el 11 de noviembre 2022 | *** | Se nos acusa de "difundir desinformación" sobre la vacuna Covid-19. | Los "rastreadores" de medios de Reuters y AP saldrán a difamar los testimonios de los padres que han perdido a sus…
(2024-01-16). "Los multimillonarios intentan reducir la población mundial": reunión secreta patrocinada por Bill Gates. globalizacion.ca 
Publicado en ingles en Junio 2023 | *** | Durante más de diez años, multimillonarios descritos como filántropos han realizado reuniones para reducir el tamaño de la población mundial que culminaron con la crisis de Covid 2020-2022. | Los desarrollos recientes sugieren que…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Vacuna contra el coronavirus: Grito de advertencia de los médicos Nicole y Gérard Delépine. Carta abierta a Senadores. globalizacion.ca 
Publicado en Julio 18, 2023 Traducido del francés | *** | Médicos oncólogos desde hace más de cuarenta años, venimos una vez más a reclamar su atención, respecto a la nueva votación prevista de la ley anti-covid, y en particular el pase…
(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). 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). 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). 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). Guerra y gas natural: la invasión israelí y los campos de gas marinos de Gaza. globalizacion.ca
(2024-01-16). Guerra y gas natural: la invasión israelí y los campos de gas marinos de Gaza. globalizacion.ca 
Hace casi quince años, en diciembre de 2008, Israel invadió Gaza en el marco de la "Operación Plomo Fundido (2008-2009)". | El siguiente artículo fue publicado por primera vez por Global Research en enero de 2009, en el punto álgido del…
(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). 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). 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). El cerebro es el campo de batalla del futuro: el objetivo del Foro Económico Mundial es "alterar al ser humano" globalizacion.ca 
Publicado por Global Research el 9 de octubre 2023 | *** | El Dr. James Giordano, neurólogo de la Agencia de Proyectos de Investigación Avanzados de Defensa (DARPA, por sus siglas en inglés) y jefe del Programa de Estudios de Neuroética de…
(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). Vacuna contra el coronavirus: Grito de advertencia de los médicos Nicole y Gérard Delépine. Carta abierta a Senadores. globalizacion.ca
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.