english.ahram.org.eg (2024-01-17). Israel at the ICJ"Isn't killing 23,000 people in Gaza and cutting off water, electricity, and medical supplies an act of genocide? Isn't attempting to kill 60,000 people, causing injuries and demolishing 271,000 homes, an act of genocide? Some in this world refuse to see this. Those who encourage Israel to kill are criminals, and those who kill for the sake of killing are criminals."
english.ahram.org.eg (2024-01-17). Israel at the ICJ"Isn't killing 23,000 people in Gaza and cutting off water, electricity, and medical supplies an act of genocide? Isn't attempting to kill 60,000 people, causing injuries and demolishing 271,000 homes, an act of genocide? Some in this world refuse to see this. Those who encourage Israel to kill are criminals, and those who kill for the sake of killing are criminals."
(2024-01-17). Turns Out "Israel Has A Right To Defend Itself" Meant "Israel Has A Right To Commit Genocide" caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(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). ICJ examines allegations of genocide in Gaza: South Africa's accusations and Israel's defense. nationofchange.org In a groundbreaking legal battle at the International Court of Justice, South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Israel defends, citing self-defense and challenging the court's jurisdiction.
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). Germany to Aid Israel's Genocide Providing Tanks and Shells. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle Berlin has also announced its intention to 'intervene' on behalf of Israel in the genocide case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) German government officials have "fundamentally agreed behind the scenes" to supply Israel with thousands of rounds of 120-millimeter precision ammunition to fuel the war in Gaza, according to a report…
aa.com.tr (2024-01-17). Palestinian envoy to UK says there is no way ICJ would rule in favor of Israel
"Without that immediate cease-fire, we see no hope of addressing the apocalyptic situation," he said, asserting that all those who want to discuss other issues are missing the point. "Unfortunately, countries like the US and the UK have so far resisted calling for an immediate cease-fire," said Zomlot.
aa.com.tr (2024-01-17). Palestinian envoy to UK says there is no way ICJ would rule in favor of Israel"Without that immediate cease-fire, we see no hope of addressing the apocalyptic situation," he said, asserting that all those who want to discuss other issues are missing the point. "Unfortunately, countries like the US and the UK have so far resisted calling for an immediate cease-fire," said Zomlot.
(2024-01-17). Canada and the South African Genocide Charges Against Israel at the ICJ. socialistproject.ca 
The merciless bombardment by Israel against the Palestinian people in Gaza has been challenged for all the world to see. South Africa — the historical victim of and ultimate victor over a racist apartheid regime — has courageously charged Israel with genocide at the United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. | A charge of genocide at the ICJ requires proving a state's intent to physically destroy a national, ethnic, or religious group, under the terms of the UN Genocide Convention. A decision by the ICJ is binding, but there are no real mechanisms of enforcement. The court co…
(2024-01-17). Video: The World Should be Ashamed. Genocide and the Criminalization of International Justice. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-17). "They Don't Show Gaza": Gideon Levy on How Israel's Press Is Failing to Cover the War's True Toll. democracynow.org 
We speak with acclaimed Israeli journalist Gideon Levy, columnist for Haaretz and a member of its editorial board, about how the Israeli media has covered the war on Gaza, the genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice and more. Levy says the domestic Israeli media all but ignores the Palestinians being killed, focusing mostly on its own soldiers and the families of hostages. "The Israeli average viewer doesn't see Gaza at all," he says. "They are betraying our first mission: to tell the full story."…
newrepublic.com (2024-01-17). Israel's Subtle Threats at the International Court of Justice
In their often shambolic and occasionally hysterical appearance before the International Court of Justice last Friday, at no point did the lawyers representing Israel give concrete arguments or convincing evidence that its three-month siege of Gaza should not be considered an act of genocide. Faced with a credible accusation of a crime one of their own called the "epitome and zenith of evil," "the crime of crimes," "the ultimate in wickedness," they produced no proof they were not guilty.
newrepublic.com (2024-01-17). Israel's Subtle Threats at the International Court of JusticeIn their often shambolic and occasionally hysterical appearance before the International Court of Justice last Friday, at no point did the lawyers representing Israel give concrete arguments or convincing evidence that its three-month siege of Gaza should not be considered an act of genocide. Faced with a credible accusation of a crime one of their own called the "epitome and zenith of evil," "the crime of crimes," "the ultimate in wickedness," they produced no proof they were not guilty.
(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 . . . |
(2024-01-17). International Coalition Applauds South Africa; Denounces Countries Supporting Israel's Crimes. popularresistance.org Last week, member groups of the International Coalition to Stop Genocide in Palestine (ICSGP) organized activities around the world, including press conferences at The Hague and outside various South African consulates and embassies, to highlight and support the South African legal team as they presented their evidence of the state of Israel's acts of genocide against Palestinians to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on January 11. The ICGSP continues to expand with nearly 2,000 signatory organizations from 100 countries on the initial letter calling for mobilization in defense of South Africa's strong cas…
(2024-01-17). The Case for Genocide. The International Court of Justice May be All that Stands Between the Palestinians in Gaza and Genocide. Chris Hedges. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-17). Israel on trial: Historic days in The Hague. peoplesdispatch.org Egyptian journalist Mahmoud Elenani was in The Hague when South Africa presented its case against Israel to the ICJ, this is his account of those days when history was made…
(2024-01-17). South Africa brings Israel to the ICJ: Genocide by no other name. thecommunists.org In the video above, Max Blumenthal and Aaron Maté of the Grayzone discuss the case against Israel and showcase some of the public discussions on Israeli media in which experts and officials have been describing babies and pregnant women as just as much of an enemy as armed resistance fighters. ***** South Africa, mindful of …
thediplomat.com (2024-01-17). What Hezbollah's Fortifications Teach Us About North Korean Defenses
Massive underground fortifications, built with Pyongyang's knowhow, have been key to Hezbollah's ability to fight Israel – and preview the difficulties of any assault on North Korea.
carnegie-mec.org (2024-01-17). Death and Consequences in GazaYet today the wanton destruction of Gaza and the horrific loss of life are under scrutiny by hundreds of millions of people around the world, many of whom have taken to the streets demanding an immediate ceasefire.
haaretz.com (2024-01-17). Israel Police Bars Protests Against Gaza War, Citing Inability to Protect Public, Prevent Violence,Rights group slam decision to prevent Jewish and Arab groups demonstrating in Haifa | | The police announced on Thursday that they would not approve a demonstration against the war in Gaza that was scheduled to take place in Haifa on Saturday night, with dozens of organizations participating.
haaretz.com (2024-01-17). Israel Police Bars Protests Against Gaza War, Citing Inability to Protect Public, Prevent Violence,Rights group slam decision to prevent Jewish and Arab groups demonstrating in Haifa | | The police announced on Thursday that they would not approve a demonstration against the war in Gaza that was scheduled to take place in Haifa on Saturday night, with dozens of organizations participating.
thediplomat.com (2024-01-17). What Hezbollah's Fortifications Teach Us About North Korean DefensesMassive underground fortifications, built with Pyongyang's knowhow, have been key to Hezbollah's ability to fight Israel – and preview the difficulties of any assault on North Korea.
carnegie-mec.org (2024-01-17). Death and Consequences in GazaYet today the wanton destruction of Gaza and the horrific loss of life are under scrutiny by hundreds of millions of people around the world, many of whom have taken to the streets demanding an immediate ceasefire.
(2024-01-17). Canada should support South Africa's application to the ICJ. united-church.ca General Secretary the Rev. Michael Blair urges the Canadian government to support South Africa's application to the ICJ on Israel's breach of its obligations.
(2024-01-17). Progressives in Iceland intensify campaign against Israel's genocidal war in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org Palestine solidarity groups and peace activists have called upon the Icelandic government to join South Africa's lawsuit in ICJ against Israel's genocidal war on Palestinians.
(2024-01-17). War on Gaza: Namibia Slams Germany for Offering to Defend Israel in ICJ Genocide Case. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-17). War on Gaza: Western Racism Laid the Foundations for This Genocide. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-17). Yad Vashem chairman responds to letter by 50 Holocaust researchers: Most Israelis oppose calls for genocide. haaretz.com In response to a letter by 50 Holocaust academics, Dani Dayan said the academics failed to address the larger context of the matter and that most Israelis, and the Israeli army, do not support such calls…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
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). 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). War on Gaza: Israeli forces kill nine Palestinians in West Bank strikes. middleeasteye.net 
(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). Gaza death toll from Israeli attacks jumps to 24,448. muslimmirror.com ISTANBUL : The Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since October has surged to 24,448, the Health Ministry in the blockaded enclave said on Wednesday. The ministry in a statement said 61,504 others were also injured, adding that Israeli forces committed 16 massacres across the coastal territory in the last 24 …
(2024-01-17). The Only Solution to the Violence in Yemen and the Red Sea is a Cease-Fire in Gaza. inthesetimes.com
(2024-01-17). There's NO WAY You'll Believe What Israel Is Building on Gaza Border. youtube.com
(2024-01-17). 100+ days into Israel's war on Gaza, doctors demand ceasefire to address 'apocalyptic' health crisis. nationofchange.org United Nations humanitarian leaders issued a joint demand Monday for dramatically increasing the flow of aid into Gaza.
(2024-01-17). UK regulator investigating charity over event with British-Israeli soldier. middleeasteye.net 
UK regulator investigating charity over event with British-Israeli soldier | Charity Commission says it has contacted trustees at the Boys Clubhouse, which supports vulnerable Jewish young men, after it advertised Levi Simon as a 'special star guest' at lunch event | Wed, 01/17/2024 – 17: 19 | An image of Levy Simon in Gaza, taken from his Instagram page (Screengrab) | The Charity Commission is in…
(2024-01-17). Senate kills Sanders demand for accountability on U.S. military aid to Israel. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Senate is apparently tone-deaf to the rising popular demand for ending U.S. military aid to the Jewish state due to its massive bombing and other attacks on the people of Gaza. The deafness appeared January 16 when senators defeated a resolution by Bernie Sanders, Ind-Vt., demanding a State Department report within 30 days …
(2024-01-17). "The Logic of Escalation": From Red Sea to Iran & Beyond, Will Israel's Gaza Assault Spark Wider War? democracynow.org 
Military actions by various actors across the Middle East are compounding fears that Israel's assault on Gaza is escalating into a full-blown regional war. In recent days, the United States has carried out strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen who have resumed their attacks on container ships in the Red Sea; Iran has struck targets in northern Iraq, Syria and Pakistan; while Hezbollah and Israel have escalated the intensity of fighting across their border. For a look at where all this is headed, we speak with journalist Spencer Ackerman, who says it's "the most dangerous moment for the Middle E…
(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). 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). 'Can Netanyahu be ousted? How does Israel decide whom to assassinate?' and other burning questions from Haaretz readers. haaretz.com We invited our subscribers to send in questions about the Gaza war for Haaretz journalists and analysts. On this week's Haaretz podcast, you can listen to their answers…
(2024-01-17). How Israel Bombed Al Jazeera Journalists & Blocked Rescue of Cameraman Samer Abudaqa Until He Died. democracynow.org 
We hear from Democracy Now! correspondent Sharif Abdel Kouddous, whose recent article for The Intercept documents how Israel bombed two Al Jazeera journalists in mid-December while they were accompanying rescue workers, seriously injuring both. But while the network's Gaza bureau chief Wael al-Dahdouh managed to get to an ambulance nearby, his cameraman Samer Abudaqa bled to death from his wounds as Israeli forces prevented medical workers from reaching him for about five hours, despite the desperate entreaties of many foreign journalists to save the life of their colleague. "The world should be outra…
(2024-01-17). Why nobody should toast Belgium's stance on Gaza. electronicintifada.net Investments by Israel's weapons industry are often concealed.
(2024-01-17). Gaza death toll from Israeli attacks jumps to 24,448. muslimmirror.com ISTANBUL : The Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since October has surged to 24,448, the Health Ministry in the blockaded enclave said on Wednesday. The ministry in a statement said 61,504 others were also injured, adding that Israeli forces committed 16 massacres across the coastal territory in the last 24 …
(2024-01-17). War on Gaza: Israeli forces kill seven Palestinians in West Bank strikes. middleeasteye.net
(2024-01-17). War on Gaza: Night of 'terrifying' chaos after Israel pummels Khan Younis. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-01-17). Cancelling the Journalist: The ABC's Coverage of the Israel-Gaza War. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-17). Gaza Strip: Famine Review of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Analysis. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-17). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 103: Israeli army attacks vicinity of southern Gaza hospital, kills 7 in West Bank drone strikes. mondoweiss.net 
As Israel attacked the vicinity of the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, causing panic among sheltering civilians, Israeli drone strikes killed 7 in the West Bank. Qatar brokers deal to allow medical aid to reach Israeli captives and Gaza hospitals.
(2024-01-17). Headlines for January 17, 2024. democracynow.org Pakistan Condemns Iran for Attack and Violating Its Airspace; U.S. Attacks Houthis for 3rd Time, Israeli Attack on Al Nasser Hospital Sends Displaced Families Fleeing, Qatar, France Broker Deal for Gaza Aid, Medicine for Remaining Hostages, Deadly Israeli Attacks, Home Demolitions Continue Across Occupied West Bank, Two Palestinians Arrested After Car Ramming, Stabbing Attack Kills 79-Year-Old Israeli Woman, Senate Votes Down Bernie Sanders's Resolution to Require Reporting on Israeli Violations, Ben & Jerry's Calls for Ceasefire; 100+ Mennonites Arrested for Protesting Gaza War on Capitol, Indiana Un…
(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). Israel's army drafted and armed thousands of settlers. Accounts of their violence are piling up. haaretz.com 'Regional defense' battalions have grown fivefold since the war in Gaza started, and there are more and more accounts of settlers serving in them assaulting and threatening Palestinians…
(2024-01-17). Democracy Now! 2024-01-17 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for January 17, 2024; Israel's War on Journalists: More Reporters Killed in Gaza in 3 Months Than Any Country Over Entire Year; How Israel Bombed Al Jazeera Journalists & Blocked Rescue of Cameraman Samer Abudaqa Until He Died; "They Don't Show Gaza": Gideon Levy on How Israel's Press Is Failing to Cover the War's True Toll; What Happened on October 7? Gideon Levy on Haaretz's Call to Investigate Kibbutz Killings & More; "The Logic of Escalation": From Red Sea to Iran & Beyond, Will Israel's Gaza Assault Spark Wider War? | Headlines for January 1…
(2024-01-17). Israeli army chief: Higher probability of war with Hezbollah in coming months; Medicine trucks set to enter Gaza after Israeli inspection. haaretz.com IDF says it killed West Bank terror cell planning 'imminent attack' in overnight airstrike, Palestinians report four killed in IDF strike in Tul Karm ‚ñ Kibbutz Be'eri announces deaths of Israeli Hamas-held hostages Itay Svirsky and Yossi Sharabi ‚ñ Qatari delivered medicines for hostages arrive in Egypt, Hamas says Israel won't inspect them ‚ñ Two IDF reservists killed in Gaza fighting on Tuesday…
(2024-01-17). Cancelling the Journalist: The ABC's Coverage of the Israel-Gaza War. dissidentvoice.org What a cowardly act it was. A national broadcaster, dedicated to what should be fearless reporting, cowed by the intemperate bellyaching of a lobby concerned about coverage of the Israel-Gaza war. The investigation by The Age newspaper was revealing in showing that the dismissal of broadcaster Antoinette Lattouf last December 20 was the nasty fruit …
(2024-01-17). War on Gaza: Israel pummels Khan Younis, damaging field hospital and razing cemetery. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Israel pummels Khan Younis, damaging field hospital and razing cemetery | Israeli jets and tanks kill several Palestinians near Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza after night of 'terrifying' attacks | Wed, 01/17/2024 – 11: 01 | This picture taken from Rafah shows smoke billowing over Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip during Israeli bombardment on 17 January 2024 (AFP) | The
(2024-01-17). Israel is destroying Gaza's food system and weaponizing food, say UN experts. peoplesdispatch.org In a joint statement UN experts state that Israel has deliberately destroyed all basic facilities and blocked access to water, food, and medicine for most of the Palestinians in Gaza…
(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). US Senate rejects bill to condition Israeli aid, limiting Gaza pushback. middleeasteye.net 
US Senate rejects bill to condition Israeli aid, limiting Gaza pushback | Failure of Sander's resolution shows how progressive critics of Israel in Congress have failed to broaden their base to moderate Democrats | Wed, 01/17/2024 – 18: 14 | Senator Bernie Sanders on 14 November 2023 in Washington, DC (AFP) | The US Senate overwhelmingly rejected a resolution introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders that wo…
(2024-01-17). Report: Netanyahu Says Israel's Campaign in Gaza Could Continue Into 2025. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel's brutal campaign in Gaza could continue into 2025, Israeli TV reported. The report from Israel's Channel 12 said Netanyahu made the comments during a meeting with local council chiefs from kibbutzim and other communities near the Gaza border. Netanyahu told them that Israel's current assessment is that …
(2024-01-17). IDF says unclear how three hostages in Gaza died, but they may have been poisoned or suffocated. haaretz.com The Israeli army repatriated in December the bodies of three hostages – a civilian and two soldiers – who were killed in Gaza, and questions on the circumstances of their deaths still remain open…
(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). 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). Leila Khaled: "Liberation is Not Achieved at the Negotiation Table" libya360.wordpress.com Madaar Leila Khaled speaks ash the Third Dilemmas of Humanity Conference organized by the International People's Assembly, hosted in Johannesburg (Photo: Rafa Stedile) Madaar interviewed the celebrated Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine militant about the ongoing resistance to Zionism in Gaza and around the world. Leila Khaled, the celebrated Popular Front for the…
(2024-01-17). Hamas says Israel won't inspect Gaza hostage medicine shipment; Netanyahu: 'the army is responsible'. haaretz.com Hamas' Abu Marzouk also indicated that the deal allows 'one box of drugs for the hostage in exchange for 1,000 for the Palestinian people.' Israel was not an active party to the deal, but agreed Qatar could arrange the entry of medicines and humanitarian aid to Gaza on its own…
(2024-01-17). 150 activists arrested in Washington as Mennonite Action calls for Gaza cease-fire. anabaptistworld.org About 150 activists from Mennonite congregations across the United States were arrested Jan. 16 in Washington, D.C., as they sang songs of peace and called on Congress to support a permanent cease-fire in Gaza and the release of all hostages in the war with Israel.
(2024-01-17). Mr. President Biden, I hold you responsible for killing my mother. mondoweiss.net 
My beloved mother passed away on December 1, 2023. She was unable to receive the intensive care she needed because Gaza's hospitals had been rendered unusable. I hold President Joe Biden responsible for her death.
(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). Hundreds of Thousands Are Starving in Gaza as Famine Arrives at 'Incredible Speed,' UN Aid Chief Warns. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-17). What Happened on October 7? Gideon Levy on Haaretz's Call to Investigate Kibbutz Killings & More. democracynow.org 
We continue our conversation with the renowned Israeli journalist Gideon Levy, who says there are growing questions about the IDF's response to the October 7 Hamas attack that cannot wait until the end of fighting in Gaza. That includes intelligence failures in the lead-up to the attack, as well as reports of troops killing Israeli civilians when they opened fire on homes taken over by Hamas militants. "The fact is that those people were killed and might have been rescued. It must be investigated," says Levy.
(2024-01-17). Israel's War on Journalists: More Reporters Killed in Gaza in 3 Months Than Any Country Over Entire Year. democracynow.org 
Gaza is now the deadliest place on Earth for media workers. By some estimates, over 110 journalists have been killed there since Israel began its assault on the territory following the October 7 Hamas attack, and the Committee to Protect Journalists says more journalists were killed in the first 10 weeks of the war than have ever been killed in a single country over an entire year. We speak with CPJ's Middle East and North Africa coordinator Sherif Mansour, who says journalists in Gaza are showing great courage amid horrific working conditions. "They really are rewriting what it means to be a journali…
(2024-01-17). Senate Kills Sanders Resolution Requiring Biden to Report on Israeli Human Rights Conduct in Gaza. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-17). Two IDF reservist soldiers killed on Tuesday in north Gaza Strip fighting. haaretz.com The two soldiers were named Master Sgt. (res.) Zechariah Pesach Haber and Sgt. Major (res.) Yair Katz; The IDF reported 17 soldiers were injured fighting in the Gaza Strip in the past day…
(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). The shocking inhumanity of Israel's crimes in Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
Survivors of Israel's ground invasion in northern Gaza tell chilling stories of kidnappings, torture, and the rampant use of civilians as bait and human shields. The world still has no idea how inhumane Israel's genocidal war really has been.
(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). The Rules-Based International Order. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone — Jan 16, 2024 | The "rules-based international order" has allowed the The "rules-based international order" allowed
(2024-01-17). General Catalyst Ventures Into Healthcare: A New Horizon in Hospital Management. medriva.com In a notable move that signals a growing trend in the healthcare industry, venture capital firm General Catalyst has acquired a hospital in Ohio, marking its debut in the healthcare sector. The acquisition has stirred discussions about the potential impact on healthcare delivery models and the future of hospital management as the traditional healthcare system…
(2024-01-17). COVID-19: An Unresolved Public Health Crisis in 2023. medriva.com The Persistence of COVID-19 as a Public Health Threat As we navigate the final stretch of 2023, COVID-19 continues to be a serious public health problem, with a significant number of deaths and hospitalizations reported in December. Despite a decrease in media coverage and social media attention, COVID-19 remains a grave threat, particularly to vulnerable…
(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). Israel Pounds Southern Lebanon With Airstrikes, Artillery. news.antiwar.com Continuing the escalation of Israel's war against the surrounding area, Israeli warplanes attacked the southern Lebanese village of Wadi Saluki, an attack which "blanketed the area" with strikes and involved the use of artillery fire as well, including white phosphorous. As usual, Israel attempted the justify the attack by claiming Hezbollah military infrastructure was "concealed" …
(2024-01-17). Kuleba says Ukrainians will "fight with shovels" if US aid not approved. infobrics.org
(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). 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). Belarus, Russia sketch out joint steps to promote initiatives in Latin America. eng.belta.by In particular, Evgeny Shestakov and Sergey Ryabkov discussed interaction within the framework of Russia's presidency over BRICS and Belarus' participation in forthcoming BRICS events.
(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). Germany manipulating data to hide recession as enraged farmers protest. infobrics.org Berlin pompously announced a $100 billion military budget, as well as plans for war with Russia. In addition, the Scholz cabinet allocated some €66 billion for its vaunted "green agenda". Where exactly did it find all this money if it can't even patch a €17 billion hole in its budget? The sheer illogic perfectly explains the farmers' anger.
(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). 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). United Against "Nuclear Iran": The Shadowy, Intelligence-linked Group Driving the US Towards War with Iran. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-17). Foreign Minister Dymitry Kuleba Says Ukrainians Will "Fight with Shovels" if US Aid Not Approved. The Danger of NATO Direct Confrontation with Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-17). 18 January, Athens: Free them All: Political Prisoners of Palestine and the Internationalist Struggle Against Imperialism. samidoun.net 
ATHENS, GREECE — Join us on Thursday, 18 January in Athens, Greece for a special panel on Palestinian political prisoners and the international struggle against imperialism, Zionism and Colonialism. Mohammed Khatib, Europe coordinator of Samidoun, will speak on the panel with Fouad Baker, DFLP international relations officer, and Salah Hamouri, Palestinian lawyer and former political …
(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). GOP Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley: America Has Never Been A Racist Country. moguldom.com Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley seems to have put her foot in her mouth—again. This time she claims the United States has "never been a racist country." During an interview on Fox News, Haley, the daughter of immigrants from India, responded to MSNBC host Joy Reid's comments about her potential challenges as a woman of …
(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). President Maduro Announces 66% Raise of Workers' Monthly Income. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced an increase in the economic warfare bonus paid monthly to public sector workers. Starting from February 1, it will rise to the equivalent in bolívars of $60 per month (previously it was $30). The food bonus will remain $40 per month. In this way, the minimum comprehensive indexed income rises from $70 to $100 per month, representing an increase of more than 66%, and an increase of 566% compared to April 2023, when indexed bonuses did not exist. | These special bonuses are not part of the base salary paid to Venezuelan workers, thus they do not have any impact on vacat…
(2024-01-17). New Independent Contractor Rule Can 'Help Protect Workers'. inequality.org
(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). 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). 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 throughout the entire industry and 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). Cuba, Iran to strengthen ICT cooperation. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuba ¥s Communications Minister Mayra Arevich and Iranian Deputy Communications and Information Technology Minister Meisam Abedi met and exchanged on strengthening ICT collaboration, official sources reported on Wednesday.
(2024-01-17). Book Review: A Hidden Radical Jewish History. progressive.org 'The Bund' chronicles a key part of Jewish labor history and its legacy for the present, writes Paul Von Blum.
(2024-01-17). Labour front bench takes £650k from health privateers — more than Tories. skwawkbox.org 
Starmer and co rake in cash from private health donors — twenty-five percent more than the Tories Keir Starmer and his front bench MPs have taken almost £650,000 from private health companies, according to a compilation of their declarations of MPs' interests. The totals accepted by MPs in Starmer's Shadow Cabinet between 2020 and 2023 …
(2024-01-17). British Labour Party will only recognize Palestinian state after Israel gives permission. peoplesworld.org 
LONDON—The British Labour Party will recognize a Palestinian state when it gets permission from Israel to do so, party leader Sir Keir Starmer has announced in his latest abandonment of progressive international commitments. Ditching a policy dating back a decade to Ed Miliband's leadership, the Labour leader has announced that if it wins elections and …
(2024-01-17). Houthis Attack Another US-Owned Commercial Vessel in Gulf of Aden. news.antiwar.com The Houthis have attacked another US-owned ship in the Gulf of Aden as the group is now targeting American commercial shipping following US and British airstrikes on Yemen. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said Houthi forces targeted the Genco Picardy, a bulk carrier owned by the New York City-based Genco Ship Management, according to ship …
(2024-01-17). US launches new strikes against Houthis in Yemen. muslimmirror.com WASHINGTON : The US launched new strikes Tuesday against four anti-ship ballistic missiles that were prepared to launch from Houthi-controlled areas. "On Jan. 16 at approximately 1: 45 p.m. (Sanaa time), Iranian-backed Houthi militants launched an anti-ship ballistic missile from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen into international shipping lanes in the Southern Red Sea," US Central Command …
(2024-01-17). Iran strikes on Balochi militant group in Pakistan kill two children. middleeasteye.net 
Iran strikes on Balochi militant group in Pakistan kill two children | Iran says it targeted an 'Iranian terrorist group' in neighbouring country, following outcry from Islamabad | Wed, 01/17/2024 – 12: 21 | Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian during a session at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on 17 January 2024 (Fabrice Coffrini/AFP) | Two children have been killed after <...
(2024-01-17). US-UK Strike on Yemen's Houthis 'Blatant Armed Aggression', Russian Envoy Tells UN. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-17). Escalating Tensions: Iran's Missile Attack on Pakistan Raises Alarm. medriva.com A Dramatic Escalation in Iran-Pakistan Tensions Recently, Iran conducted a missile attack targeting militant bases in the region of Balochistan in western Pakistan, leading to the deaths of two children. The strike targeted the militant group Jaish al Adli, sparking tension between Pakistan and Iran amidst the growing tensions in the Middle East. Iran has…
(2024-01-17). The Optics & Timing Of Iran's Strikes In Pakistan Are More Important Than The Military Impact. thealtworld.com
(2024-01-17). The War on Yemen Is Illegal. "Only Congress has Power to Declare war," Both Dem, GOP Lawmakers Say Biden Had "No Authority" to Launch Yemen Strikes. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-17). Iraq, Pakistan Protest Iranian Missile Strikes on Their Territories. news.antiwar.com Iraq and Pakistan are both protesting Iranian missile strikes that targeted their territories in recent days as Tehran is defending its attacks. Iran said the strikes it launched in Pakistan targeted Jaish al-Adl, a Sunni Muslim militant group that operates across the Iran-Pakistan border and has a history of conducting terrorist attacks in Iran. Most …
(2024-01-17). US launches new strikes against Houthis in Yemen. muslimmirror.com WASHINGTON : The US launched new strikes Tuesday against four anti-ship ballistic missiles that were prepared to launch from Houthi-controlled areas. "On Jan. 16 at approximately 1: 45 p.m. (Sanaa time), Iranian-backed Houthi militants launched an anti-ship ballistic missile from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen into international shipping lanes in the Southern Red Sea," US Central Command …
(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). Transforming the Future of Healthcare: General Catalyst's Acquisition of Summa Health. medriva.com In an unprecedented move that is set to reshape the healthcare landscape in Ohio, venture capital firm General Catalyst has agreed to acquire the Ohio-based nonprofit health system Summa Health. This acquisition will transition Summa Health into a for-profit organization, marking a significant shift in the delivery and accessibility of healthcare services in the region….
(2024-01-17). The Importance of Physician Involvement in Patient Decision-Making: Insights from Recent Surveys. medriva.com Understanding the Role of Physicians in Diagnosis and Treatment Decisions Healthcare decisions are crucial and often require the expertise of a medical professional. Recent surveys have shed light on this aspect, revealing that a staggering 95% of U.S. voters believe it to be important for a physician to be involved in their diagnosis and treatment…
(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 Siege of Leningrad, The Most Gruesome Episode of World War II: An Anniversary the West Would Rather Forget. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-17). Lenin and the path to revolution with Brian Becker. liberationnews.org 
This three-part series with Brian Becker studies the life and legacy of Lenin, the formation of Leninism, and the revolutionary paths it generated across the world.
(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). US Re-Designates Houthis as 'Specially Designated Global Terrorists'. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration on Wednesday announced that it was re-designating Yemen's Houthis as "Specially Designated Global Terrorists," a move that could complicate aid deliveries in Yemen and make peace between the Saudis and Houthis more difficult. President Biden lifted the SDGT designation on the Houthis in February 2021 as well as a "Foreign Terrorist Organization" …
(2024-01-17). The lies of Lior Haiat, spin doctor for Israel. electronicintifada.net
(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). Biden declares the Houthis a terrorist organization amid Red Sea dispute. peoplesdispatch.org On Wednesday, the Biden administration re-designated Yemen's Ansar Allah, also called the Houthis, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) entity, after de-listing the organization in February of 2021. Ansar Allah remains uncowed, as spokesperson Mohammed Abdulsalam told Reuters that the designation would not at all affect the group's operations in the Red Sea. This …
(2024-01-17). Leila Khaled: "Liberation is not achieved at the negotiation table" peoplesdispatch.org
(2024-01-17). Biden declares the Houthis a terrorist organization amid Red Sea dispute. peoplesdispatch.org On Wednesday, the Biden administration re-designated Yemen's Ansar Allah, also called the Houthis, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) entity, after de-listing the organization in February of 2021. | Ansar Allah remains uncowed, as spokesperson Mohammed Abdulsalam told Reuters that the designation would not at all affect the group's operations in the Red Sea. | This designation is the latest in a series of US-led retaliation against the group for its blockade of the Red Sea, which Ansar Allah is undertaking in a show of solidarity with Palestine. Last week, the US and the UK began a bombing campaign…
(2024-01-17). Nurses in Morocco call for recognition and respect. peoplesdispatch.org
(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). International Coalition Applauds South Africa; Denounces Countries Supporting Israel's Crimes. popularresistance.org
(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). Ukraine in 2024: Prospects and Expectations. libya360.wordpress.com Dmitri Kovalevich The beginning of the New Year in Ukraine is shrouded in much gloom, with a noticeable accumulation of irritation in society. Social events during the holiday period were held behind tightly closed doors, with blackout curtains and guards at entranceways. Fireworks were already banned in the country and this year it was rare…
(2024-01-17). Young Ukrainian "Refuse to Fight": "Very Old" Soldiers Are Being Recruited, They Constitute "A Majority" in Ukrainian Army. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-17). Ukraine War Day #693: Will The Ukrainian Flag Ever Fly On The Moon? awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
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(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). 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). 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). What's driving our epidemic of distrust? nationofchange.org Many failures, in turn, can help explain why the only major institution in American life that Americans trust less than Big Business just happens to be Congress.
(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). Unaccountable Police Units Are Wrong for Safety. aclu.org 
Last week, the National Policing Institute, in cooperation with the Department of Justice division on Community Oriented Policing Services, Specialized units vary but, as relevant here, they are sub-divisions of police departments tasked with enforcement related to specific conditions…
(2024-01-17). Guatemala's Health Minister announces metropolitan master plan. plenglish.com Guatemala City, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) Guatemala's Health Minister Oscar Cordon announced on Wednesday the implementation of a metropolitan master plan to provide peripheral centers with equipment and personnel in the short term.
(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). 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). Because it does not want witnesses to its crimes Israel methodically kills journalists it cannot silence! cadtm.org
(2024-01-17). Rally for Canada to Quit [Red Sea] Operation Prosperity Guardian. globalresearch.ca
(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). Dr. Abiriga's brutal murder suspects remanded to Hoima government prison. independent.co.ug 
Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Masindi Chief Magistrates court on Tuesday remanded three suspects in the killing of the the District health officer-DHO Dr. Jino Abiriga, to Hoima government prison. The remanded suspected killers are Betty Cherotich 31, late Dr. Abiriga's wife, Joshua Namureng 36, a builder and a resident of Tarobya Village in …
(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). 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). The Rich Own Nearly All Stocks. Here's How We Level the Playing Field. otherwords.org Nearly all stock market wealth in this country is now owned by the super rich. The wealthiest 10 percent hold about 93 percent of all household stock market wealth in this country, The Institute for Policy Studies analyzed
(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). Shot Dead the Movie: Heartbreaking Stories of Children Who Died After Receiving COVID-19 Shots. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-17). Building Company Culture in the Age of AI: Strategies for Leaders. medriva.com The AI Revolution Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a subject of intense discussion and speculation, especially in the corporate world. As per a survey conducted by edX, approximately 49% of CEOs believe that AI technology is capable of performing their jobs. This has led to around 77% of people expressing concern about the potential societal…
(2024-01-17). DEBUNKED: One Of Biggest Pro-Israel Talking Points. youtu.be
(2024-01-17). Japanese shipping operator Nippon Yusen suspends Red Sea routes. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-17). Why Israel's political and military leaders want a perpetual war. haaretz.com Many of the country's decision-makers appear enamored of a situation in which the Israel-Hamas war continues with no end in sight. This is why it could benefit them…
(2024-01-17). Meet the Thought Police. dissidentvoice.org 
So, my trial for thoughtcrimes in New Normal Germany takes place next Tuesday, January 23rd. It will likely be a one-day affair. It's open to the public, so, if you're in Berlin, you can come and watch at the Berlin District Court, Turmstraàüe 91, Room 371. The proceedings are scheduled to begin at 12: 00 noon. …
(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). Understanding Headaches During Intermittent Fasting: Causes and Prevention. medriva.com Intermittent Fasting: An Overview Intermittent fasting has gained significant traction as a popular lifestyle change, propelled by celebrity endorsements and the promise of various health benefits. It involves a purposeful cycle between periods of fasting and eating, with various methods such as the 16/8 method, alternate day fasting, and whole-day fasting. While the touted benefits…
(2024-01-17). Enhancing Primary Care in Treating Opioid Use Disorder: Insights and Strategies. medriva.com Primary care providers are often the first line of defense in treating patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). With the growing opioid crisis, their role has become more critical than ever. The latest Double Take video provides valuable insights on how primary care providers can best cater to the needs of patients with OUD, covering…
(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). Enhancing Inclusion and Physical Activity for Australians Living with Disability. medriva.com Approximately 4.4 million Australians, or 18% of the population, live with disability. The proportion is expected to rise with an aging population. Despite the benefits of physical activity, adults with disability are less physically active than their counterparts without disability. This gap represents not only a health disparity but a crucial area for societal improvement….
(2024-01-17). Belarusian army getting ready to once again welcome foreign inspectors. eng.belta.by The press service noted that the purpose of the muster is to prepare officials in the Air Force and Air Defense Command, the Special Operations Forces Command, operational commands and units of the army for the resumption of foreign inspections in Belarus' territory.
(2024-01-17). People's Writer of Belarus comments on Chernobyl theme of BelTA's photo exhibition. eng.belta.by At the same time, the writer noted, while hundreds of thousands of Belarusians worked hard to reclaim contaminated lands and to return to normal life in their native land, others profiteered on that.
(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). Davos and the melting world economy. cadtm.org
(2024-01-17). Germany described as main target of anti-Russian sanctions. eng.belta.by "The anti-Russian sanctions have hurt Germany the worst. It is losing its heavy industry and innovation clusters as we speak. The two years of the active U.S. and the UK's measures against Russia and Belarus have crushed Germany's agriculture," the expert stated.
(2024-01-17). Ecuador requests aid to crack down on crime in Davos Forum. plenglish.com Davos, Switzerland, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld stressed on Wednesday the pressing need to strengthen international cooperation in security matters during her attendance to Davos Economic Forum.
(2024-01-17). Davos24 Bombshell Video: F**k You at the World Economic Forum (WEF). globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-17). Johnson & Johnson to Acquire $2 Billion Drug Developer "Ambrx Biopharma" to Treat Turbo Cancers with Same Tech as Pfizer's $43 Billion Seagen Acquisition. globalresearch.ca
(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). Israeli archaeologists find half of very early coin near Jerusalem. haaretz.com The coin from 2,550 years ago, found in a First Temple-era home by Jerusalem, had been bisected, suggesting it was relegated to pre-money status of paying by weight in silver…
(2024-01-17). Population drop last year likely more than 2022. ecns.cn The decline in China's population last year is likely to have exceeded the historic fall recorded in 2022, but the overall downward trend in the next three decades will be mild, a senior demographer said on Tuesday.
(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). 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). The Connection Between Autoimmune Diseases and Perinatal Depression: A Critical Insight. medriva.com
(2024-01-17). LEVER TIME: Trump Won Iowa — Can He Beat The Supreme Court? levernews.com
(2024-01-17). Understanding Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Symptoms, Intervention, and Prevention. medriva.com Sudden cardiac arrest is a serious and potentially fatal heart condition characterized by the abrupt cessation of heart function. This is a result of the malfunctioning of the heart's electrical system, leading to irregular heartbeat and subsequently, a sudden stop in the pumping action of the heart. The cessation of heartbeat leads to an abrupt…
(2024-01-17). Revolution in Genomics: High-Quality Genome Assembly for X. Tropicalis and its Insights into Frog Evolution. medriva.com
(2024-01-17). Iran Missiles Hit Terrorist Bases in Syria, Israeli Espionage Center in Iraqi Kurdistan. orinocotribune.com
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Netanyahu coalition advances bill expanding police powers to restrict suspects' movements. haaretz.com The legislation would, among other things, allow house arrests of up to 15 days, up from five today. The bill is moving forward despite the attorney general's opposition and the emergency government's agreement to bar non-war-related legislation…
(2024-01-17). Akulovich on BelTA's Parallel Worlds project: 'To demolish or to build? There is always a choice'. eng.belta.by "The exhibition includes 17 posters, 17 reflections on the two worlds and reasons to think. When selecting photos for the project, we, first of all, analyzed what has been done in our country over the past three decades and what has become of the opposition over the years," Irina Akulovich said.
(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). Ayodhya mosque construction may begin in May. muslimmirror.com Lucknow : The construction of the proposed mosque in Ayodhya on land given in lieu of demolished Babri mosque is expected to begin in May. Zufar Farooqui, the chief trustee of the Indo Islamic Cultural Foundation (IICF) Trust which is tasked with building the mosque in Ayodhya's Dhannipur village, said the work is scheduled to …
(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). 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). The Lethal Impact of PM2.5 Exposure from Residential Combustion and Road Transport in Europe. medriva.com Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) has always been a cause for concern. A recent study has shed further light on this issue, revealing that exposure to PM2.5 from residential fuel combustion and road transport is associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality in Europe. This alarming discovery has grave implications for public…
(2024-01-17). Milk and the Police State: Another State/Bureaucratic Steroid Overdose in Action. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-17). Police commando & woman killed, several injured in fresh Manipur violence. muslimmirror.com IMPHAL : One Manipur Police Commando was killed and three others injured on Wednesday when suspected armed militants attacked them in Manipur's Moreh area, along the Myanmar border, police said. Moreh is a very old and major trading town on the India-Myanmar border in Tengnoupal district. When the security personnel tried to shift the three …
(2024-01-17). Black America Speaks Out On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. moguldom.com On January 15, 2024, the nation commemorated what would have been the 95h birthday of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Since 1986, the country has observed his birthday as a day of service, officially recognized in all states 14 years later. Despite this national celebration, Black Americans express varied views, many pointing …
(2024-01-17). The Military-Industrial Complex Is the Winner (Not You). scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-17). Police commando & woman killed, several injured in fresh Manipur violence. muslimmirror.com IMPHAL : One Manipur Police Commando was killed and three others injured on Wednesday when suspected armed militants attacked them in Manipur's Moreh area, along the Myanmar border, police said. Moreh is a very old and major trading town on the India-Myanmar border in Tengnoupal district. When the security personnel tried to shift the three …
(2024-01-17). Belarusian tank battalion going through readiness check. eng.belta.by The readiness check has been organized in accordance with instructions of Chief of the General Staff, First Deputy Defense Minister of Belarus, Major-General Viktor Gulevich.
(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). U.S. expects over 2M new cancer cases in 2024. plenglish.com Washington, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) Over the last 30 years, the risk of dying from cancer has steadily declined, sparing some 4 million lives in the United States. This downward trend can partially be explained by big wins in smoking cessation, early cancer detection, and treatment advancements.
(2024-01-17). Best wishes for 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-01-17). Music professor shaped hymnals, generations' relationship with arts. anabaptistworld.org Mary K. Oyer, a music professor who influenced many Mennonites' relationship with the fine arts, died Jan. 11 in Goshen, Ind. The Goshen College professor emerita of music and former professor of church music at what is now Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary was 100.
(2024-01-17). Belarusian State Technological University to bolster cooperation with UAE on educational projects. eng.belta.by The Belarusian university hosted Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the UAE to Belarus Ibrahim Salim Mohamed Al Musharrakh on 16 January. During the meeting Rector of Belarusian State Technological University Igor Voitov briefed the Ambassador on the university's new development avenues in terms of personnel training and plans to open new specialties.
(2024-01-17). Adani takes full control of India's largest private news agency IANS. muslimmirror.com By News Desk Billionaire Gautam Adani's group has increased its stake in IANS India Pvt Ltd, acquiring full control of the news agency as part of its efforts to consolidate its media presence. Adani Group had previously obtained a 50.50 percent stake in IANS last month and has now raised its shareholding to 76 percent …
(2024-01-17). Tractors on the Autobahn. sonar21.com 
Farmer protests began in December 2023 and have since developed into one of the largest protest movements in German history. | Since January 8, heavy tractors have been rolling through Germany. | In Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and practically every town and city, farmers are demonstrating against the federal government. | Their demonstrations, initially sparked by subsidy cuts, have grown to encompass broader concerns about the trajectory of agricultural policy. | Despite attempts by the federal government to quell tensions through additional subsidies and promises to review environmental regulations, farmers r…
(2024-01-17). The Child Tax Credit Changed My Life. Lawmakers Have a Chance to Bring it Back. otherwords.org From childhood on, I've spent my life haunted by the ghost of poverty. | A myth exists in America that financial well-being follows if we just work hard and make good choices. But it's not that simple. At some point, most of us face unforeseen obstacles — from physical or mental health challenges to lost jobs, economic downturns, and natural disasters. | Along with low wages and other structural causes of poverty, that puts financial well-being out of reach for about The reali…
(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). Belarus government adopts procedure to alienate property of unfriendly countries. eng.belta.by The document passes a regulation on the procedure and conditions for granting permissions for alienating shares in authorized funds and for alienating real estate. It will apply to foreigners, who commit unfriendly actions with regard to Belarusian legal persons and natural persons.
(2024-01-17). Port Moresby police chief suspended in latest fallout from PNG riots. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific The latest victim of last week's rioting and looting in Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby is the city's top police commander. National Capital District commander Assistant Commissioner Anthony Wagambie Jr has been suspended for 21 days. Wagambie's suspension comes after an internal investigation by the PNG police Internal Affairs Directorate. READ MORE:…
(2024-01-17). Revolutionizing Liver Transplantation: The Potential of Machine Perfusion Techniques. medriva.com
(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). Western Brands Boycott Calls Intensify After US Jets Bomb Yemen. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-17). Israel's Justice Ministry says that bill giving Israeli authorities oversight of Arab teachers must be toned down. haaretz.com 'It is not a simple matter to impose a heavy administrative penalty on someone's thinking' ‚ñ Justice Ministry officials seek to limit the power of Israeli authorities to dismiss teachers; far-right sponsor opposes any changes…
(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). Eurasian Economic Commission to present new mechanism in Minsk to finance manufacturing cooperation. eng.belta.by Member of the Board (Minister) for Industry and Agribusiness of the Eurasian Economic Commission Artak Kamalyan is in charge of developing and introducing the new mechanism. He will talk in detail about how a program on supporting multilateral projects will be implemented.
(2024-01-17). I Still Believe in Norman Lear's America. otherwords.org Today I'm grieving the loss of my friend Norman Lear. | Like millions of other TV viewers, I watched the Emmy Awards on January 15. The show honored Norman, who died late last year, as the Hollywood legend that he was. He was also the most deeply principled and decent human I ever met. | Ours was an "odd couple" friendship: a Jewish man in his 102nd year and a Black millennial. We came together through the organization Norman founded 40 years ago, People For the American Way, which I now lead. | Putting his career on hold to start a social justice nonprofit was as unconventional for a major Hollywood player then…
(2024-01-17). 22 January, Albuquerque: "Fedayin" Film Screening * Cases of Ahmad Sa'adat, Georges Abdallah & the Palestinian Prisoners. samidoun.net 
Join us 6pm Monday January 22 in Albuquerque, NM. Film screening of Fedayin. Dinner and Conversation on the cases of Ahmad Sa'adat, Georges Abdallah and the Palestinian Prisoners Movement. All are welcome! 14-24 January 2024 International Week of Action to Free Ahmad Sa'adat and all Palestinian Prisoners. Mon, Jan 22 6 pm Albuquerque Center for …
(2024-01-17). Israel Now a Liability for the West and Its Universal Values? globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-17). UN Rights Experts Says Alabama Nitrogen Execution May Constitute Torture. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-17). United Forces of Change set up protests over poor roads. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United Forces of Change will on Thursday protest against the poor state of roads in the city. This they say is part of the series of activities they have launched to display the discontent in the country. This was revealed on Tuesday during a press conference at FDC Katonga …
(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). The Richest 1 Percent Own a Greater Share of the Stock Market Than Ever Before. ips-dc.org 
Baby bonds are one effective strategy for addressing the fact that only 1 percent of stock market wealth is owned by the bottom half of households.
(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). 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). Belarus eager to expand manufacturing cooperation with Russian Transmashholding. eng.belta.by The parties discussed the state of affairs regarding the realization of a joint project by the Belarusian automaker BelAZ and the Russian company Kolomensky Zavod.
(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). "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). Belarus, Kyrgyzstan intend to intensify business cooperation. eng.belta.by The parties discussed ways to intensify Belarusian-Kyrgyz business ties.
(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). UN Could Expel Israel. youtu.be
(2024-01-17). Mother and Children Drown in Rio Grande as Texas Blocks Agents From Aiding Them. scheerpost.com
(2024-01-17). Understanding Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro: Breakthrough Drugs for Weight Loss and Diabetes. medriva.com Obesity and diabetes are two of the most prevalent health conditions globally, with their prevalence increasing at alarming rates. These conditions are often interlinked, with obesity being a significant risk factor for the development of type-2 diabetes. This has led to an urgent need for effective treatment strategies. In this context, Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro…
(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). Opio and Kibuuka in limelight as Trevor Noah's The Daily Show wins Emmy. independent.co.ug 
Los Angeles, US | THE INDEPENDENT | South African comedian Trevor Noah paid tribute to two of his Ugandan writers as the team for 'The Daily Show With Trevor Noah' picked an award for 'outstanding variety talk series' at an historic 75th Emmy Awards. Noah makes history as the first African and first black to win …
(2024-01-17). Women's Increasingly Significant Role in AI and Biotechnology: A Key to Innovation and Economic Value. medriva.com The Rise of Women in AI and Biotechnology In the rapidly evolving fields of AI and biotechnology, an important trend is emerging: the increase in women's participation. In a recent US Executive Order, the application of AI to biotechnology was identified as a key research and development area, emphasizing the benefits of creating a diverse…
(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). Concerning the founding of the Bretton Woods' Institutions. cadtm.org Series : Bretton Woods, the World Bank and the IMF: 70th anniversary | – | / |
(2024-01-17). State drops case against 18-year-old Israeli pictured punched by police officer during judicial overhaul protest. haaretz.com The state prosecution decided to drop the case, providing no explanation for the decision. The police's internal investigation of the officer has been completed and now awaits a decision by prosecutors, after police minister Ben-Gvir praised his conduct last summer…
(2024-01-17). Billionaires urge world leaders for higher wealth taxes at Davos Summit. nationofchange.org Millionaires and billionaires, often seen as beneficiaries of global economic policies, are advocating for higher taxes on their wealth.
(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). Election 2024 info center to open in Belarus on 24 February. eng.belta.by According to Vladimir Pertsov, the info center will be located in the Palace of the Republic and will operate on 24, 25 and 26 February 2024. "The Information Ministry will accredit representatives of Belarusian media. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will accredit foreign journalists."
(2024-01-17). President Maduro's Annual Address to the Nation: Venezuela's Achievements in 2023. orinocotribune.com 
President Nicolás Maduro focused on Venezuela's achievements in 2023, the difficulties that have been overcome, and the national unity necessary to face what is coming, in his annual address to the nation, delivered in the National Assembly. | In his address delivered on Monday, January 15, President Maduro noted that Venezuela accomplished its goals in 2023, highlighting the fact that Venezuelans have been subjected to a regime of criminal sanctions, so any future projections is already a victory. | After years of battling the economic warfare generated by the United States, the Venezuelan president highlighted…
(2024-01-17). Understanding Cancer: An Insight into the 2024 Cancer Statistics Report. medriva.com A Comprehensive Analysis of Cancer Statistics for 2024 The latest edition of the Cancer Statistics Report for 2024, published in the 'CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians' by Siegel, offers a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the state of cancer worldwide. This highly cited publication provides essential statistics, shedding light on the prevalence, risk factors,…
(2024-01-17). Children's charity campaign reaches over 1m children in Belarus. eng.belta.by "Overall, the campaign reached over 1 million children, as the events were held in all educational institutions of Belarus. Our aim was to make every kid feel special, surrounded with love, and enjoy the holiday spirit," Yelena Voitekhovich noted.
(2024-01-17). Cartoon: Tweedledee vs. Tweedledum. otherwords.org
(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). US reinforces occupation bases in Syria: Report. new.thecradle.co
(2024-01-17). Belarus, Armenia committed to expanding cooperation in sport. eng.belta.by The parties discussed the ways of expanding cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties between the Olympic committees and exchanging experience in sport. In particular, Belarus and Armenia are ready to continue the practice of joint training camps on the territory of the two countries.
(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). Adani takes full control of India's largest private news agency IANS. muslimmirror.com By News Desk Billionaire Gautam Adani's group has increased its stake in IANS India Pvt Ltd, acquiring full control of the news agency as part of its efforts to consolidate its media presence. Adani Group had previously obtained a 50.50 percent stake in IANS last month and has now raised its shareholding to 76 percent …
(2024-01-17). Venezuelan FM urges for unity towards a future of peace. plenglish.com Caracas, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) Prior to the 19th NAM Summit, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil described as imperative to urge for unity, talks and progress towards a future of peace and justice.
(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). üî¥ Former NSSF boss Jamwa on list for Presidential pardon. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jailed former NSSF Managing Director David Chandi Jamwa tops a list of 13 inmates who have been offered forgiveness under the Presidential prerogative of mercy, a reliable source has revealed. " Yes. That letter is authentic and I think he might already have been released from prison," the …
(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). The key technology predictions for 2024. independent.co.ug 
Emerging technologies are playing a crucial role in shaping the future of countries worldwide ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Global Infrastructure and Services Company, NTT Limited, has announced its key technology predictions for 2024. NTT, Dimension Data's parent company says as IT teams start planning, and organizstions adapt to 2023's biggest disruptor — Generative AI, the new …
(2024-01-17). Niemà∂ller's famous words ring out to us. peoplesworld.org 
First, they came for the Communists. And I did not speak out. Because I was not a Communist Then they came for the Socialists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Socialist Then they came for the Trade Unionists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Trade …
(2024-01-17). UAVs, microelectronics among staple avenues of Belarus' cooperation with Russia's Tomsk Oblast. eng.belta.by "Tomsk Oblast is famous for its universities, scientific schools and the areas of cooperation, which we have identified as staple ones today — unmanned aerial vehicles and microelectronics — match our agreements on import substitution between the governments of Belarus and Russia," Dmitry Krutoi said.
(2024-01-17). The Rules-Based International Order. orinocotribune.com
(2024-01-17). Reviving ISIS: A US Weapon Against the Resistance Axis. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle's Iraq Correspondent Is it a coincidence that the world's foremost terror organization is being revived just as the US struggles under a multi-front assault on its hegemony in West Asia? More curiously, both ISIS and Washington's targets are exactly the same. Iraqi security sources are warning of an ISIS revival in the country,…
(2024-01-17). Argentina: Save the Country Now, Tomorrow Will be too Late. libya360.wordpress.com Stella Calloni Milei, center, hugs a rabbi at the Montefiore Cemetery during his November trip to visit the Rebbe's resting place. (Andres Kudacki / Associated Press) Argentina is going through the most serious and tragic period in its history, since one month after the presidential inauguration, the ultra-right-wing and self-styled libertarian Javier Milei applied a…
(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). Palestine solidarity protests face repression in Modi's India. mondoweiss.net 
Since October 7, there have been protests across India in support of the Palestinians and Israel, with much different responses from authorities. Palestine solidarity activists have faced a brutal crackdown, while Israel's allies have had a free hand.
(2024-01-17). Men of Military Age "Refuse to Fight". The Are Fleeing the Country. Zelensky Refuses to Take Responsibility for the "Deeply Unpopular Mobilisation Plan" globalresearch.ca
(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). 17 January, Online Event: Sustainable Solidarity for Palestinian Liberation after "ceasefire" samidoun.net 
Participate in today's panel discussion, "What Happens After Ceasefire?": How to think about making the struggle sustainable beyond this crisis and protest-oriented demand. Join Samidoun Seattle, SUPER-UW, and CHID for a virtual panel discussion + Q&A tonight at 4PM Pacific Time (7 pm Eastern) on the framework beyond "ceasefire" and the importance of continued solidarity …
(2024-01-17). AI-Powered Device Revolutionizes Skin Cancer Detection in Primary Care. medriva.com Every year in the U.S., around 5 million skin cancers are diagnosed, making it one of the most common forms of cancer. However, early detection can make a significant difference in survival rates. In a groundbreaking move, primary care physicians can now use an AI-powered device to evaluate troubling skin spots during routine check-ups. This…
(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). Fed up with inaction, rail unions draft and push their own safety plan. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON —Fed up with the big Class I freight railroads' incessant drive to put profits over people, and safety, and with federal regulators' piecemeal and often pro-corporate responses, a coalition of rail freight unions issued a comprehensive analysis of the problem, with key recommendations to the government to force the carriers to put people first. …
(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). Marzalyuk at BelTA's photo exhibition: Positive agenda is impossible if you hate the other side. eng.belta.by According to Igor Marzalyuk, the photo exhibition Parallel Worlds, which opened at the National Library of Belarus on 17 January, is a vivid testimony to the fact that an absolute majority of Belarusians is intent on creation, on positive changes in their own country.
(2024-01-17). ما السر وراء استهداف ايران لاربيل؟ وكيف سيرد اليمن على وصفه بالإرهاب؟ وأين مليارات السنوار؟. thealtworld.com
(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). 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). Wealth of five richest men doubles since 2020 as five billion people made poorer in "decade of division," says Oxfam. mronline.org 
The world's five richest men have more than doubled their fortunes from $405 billion to $869 billion since 2020—at a rate of $14 million per hour— while nearly five billion people have been made poorer, reveals a new Oxfam report on inequality and global corporate power.
(2024-01-17). Ursula von der Leyen hopes EU Digital Services Act will tackle WEF's top concern: The truth getting out. expose-news.com For the global business community, the top concern for the next two years is not conflict or climate, it is disinformation and misinformation, Ursula von der Leyen said. The President of the …
(2024-01-17). Unlocking the Brain's Role in Tinnitus: Current Research and Future Possibilities. medriva.com The Baffling Phenomenon of Tinnitus Imagine experiencing a constant ringing, buzzing, or whooshing sound in your ear that no one else can hear. This is the reality for people with tinnitus, a condition that significantly affects their quality of life. While some people may dismiss tinnitus as a minor nuisance, for others, it can be…
(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). 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). The Rising Trend of Unionization Among Physicians: A Closer Look at Allina Health's Scenario. medriva.com
(2024-01-17). New Report Finds We're Off Track to Meet COP28 Goals Despite Renewables Boom. truthout.org At the United Nations climate conference that concluded last month in Dubai, the world's countries pledged to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030. The renewables target received less attention than other, more contentious goals pursued at the conference, such as scaling down fossil fuel production and funding reparations for the nations suffering the worst climate impacts. After all… |
(2024-01-17). Justice sends three Bolivian officers to prison. plenglish.com La Paz, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) Three Bolivian policemen accused of extortion due to the theft of over USD$ 800,000 in a vehicle in Santa Cruz were sent on Wednesday to Palmasola prison, preventively detained.
(2024-01-17). Wearable device enhances walking for people with Parkinson ¥s disease. plenglish.com Washington, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) Freezing is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms of Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than 9 million people worldwide.
(2024-01-17). Belarus named EAEU leader in industrial output growth. eng.belta.by "In January-November 2023 the industrial output in the Eurasian Economic Union rose by 3.8% over January-November 2022. The industrial output went up by 7.9% in Belarus, by 4.3% in Kazakhstan, 3.6% in Russia, 2.1% in Armenia and 1.8% in Kyrgyzstan," EEC stated.
(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). Blinken Stranded After Davos By Boeing, His Old Client. levernews.com 
(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). 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). Opinion: Most Belarusians chose peace and development; opposition opted for path of destruction. eng.belta.by "The exhibition, which we organized together with the BelTA news agency, is of great importance for the public. It is in our common interest to draw as much attention to it as possible. I would say that here we work as subjects of civil society," Vadim Gigin said.
(2024-01-17). The White Lotus Season 3: Star-Studded Cast and Exotic Thai Setting Announced. medriva.com With the announcement of its star-studded cast and exotic Thai shooting locations, the third season of the highly acclaimed series 'The White Lotus' has garnered immense anticipation among fans. The ensemble for the upcoming season includes Patrick Schwarzenegger, Aimee Lou Wood, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Sam Nivola, Natasha Rothwell, Leslie Bibb, Jason Isaacs, Michelle…
(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). 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 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). Karim Benzema takes French interior minister to court for 'Muslim Brotherhood' claim. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-01-17). Belavia announces flash sale to all destinations with tickets at €24. eng.belta.by "To mark the start of the year 2024, Belavia is launching a super promo with tickets at €24. To use the promo, customers need to pick the PROMO tariff while booking a flight. The promo is available only on 17 January," Belavia informed.
(2024-01-17). Understanding the Long-term Impact of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). medriva.com
(2024-01-17). How do you remain humanistic after October 7? This Israeli playwright tries to find out. haaretz.com Just a few days after October 7, Maya Arad Yasur wrote 'How to Remain Humanistic after a Massacre in 17 Steps,' being performed at the Jaffa Theater. 'I think that at the moment, it's even difficult for humanists to remain humanists,' she says…
(2024-01-17). Poll: 74 Percent of Millionaires in G20 Countries Support Higher Taxes on Wealth. truthout.org Survey results released Tuesday as corporate CEOs, top government officials, and other global elites gathered in Davos, Switzerland show that nearly three-quarters of millionaires in G20 countries support higher taxes on extreme wealth, which they view as an increasingly dire threat to democracy. The poll was conducted by the London-based firm Survation on behalf of the Patriotic Millionaires… |
(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 occupation forces carry out several raids across occupied Al-Quds and the West Bank. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-17). Lenin, state and revolution: an introduction. mronline.org 
As part of our series commemorating 100 years since Lenin's death, we repost Dragan Plavšić's take on a classic text.
(2024-01-17). An Eco-Revolutionary Tipping Point? mronline.org 
Global warming, the two climate denials, and the environmental proletariat.
(2024-01-17). Israeli left-wing MK indicted for assaulting police officer under aggravated circumstances. haaretz.com MK Ofer Cassif was filmed in 2022 hitting a police officer in the head while on his way to a demonstration in the West Bank area of Masafer Yatta, in protest over a Supreme Court ruling ordering the eviction of Palestinian families. Cassif says the indictment is political persecution…
(2024-01-17). Ayodhya mosque construction may begin in May. muslimmirror.com Lucknow : The construction of the proposed mosque in Ayodhya on land given in lieu of demolished Babri mosque is expected to begin in May. Zufar Farooqui, the chief trustee of the Indo Islamic Cultural Foundation (IICF) Trust which is tasked with building the mosque in Ayodhya's Dhannipur village, said the work is scheduled to …
(2024-01-17). Lukashenko's turnaround strategy for this company was painful, but bore fruit: Kamvol's story. eng.belta.by The head of state instructed to restore the worsted industry in Belarus and create a raw material base for it. In the new episode of BelTA's YouTube project "After the Fact: Lukashenko's Decisions" we will tell you how a city cotton factory turned into a legendary worsted mill.
(2024-01-17). Greenhouse gas emissions fell by 1.9 percent in 2023 in US. nationofchange.org After two years of increased emissions, emissions in 2023 fell 17.2 percent lower than those recorded in 2005.
(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). 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). 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). The Evolution and Concentration of Biotech Patents: A Regional Analysis. medriva.com The biotech industry has been a hotbed of innovation and growth over the past four decades. One of the ways to track this development is through the analysis of patents and publications. However, not all regions contribute equally to this growth. This article looks at the geographic coding and regional distribution of biotech patents and…
(2024-01-17). Israel dawdles on mental health checks as Ben-Gvir's ministry continues to dole out gun permits. haaretz.com National Security Ministry yet to implement expanded and more rigorous health ministry questionnaire for Israelis applying for a license to carry a weapon; Ben-Gvir's ministry says the questionnaire needs to be made 'more precise'…
(2024-01-17). Volunteer Spotlight: Gabbita Mruthyunjaya Sastry. worldbeyondwar.org 
Each month, we share the stories of World BEYOND War volunteers around the world. Want to volunteer with World BEYOND War? Email . | Location: : | Hyderabad, India | How did you get involved with anti-war activism and World BEYOND War (WBW)?: | During my first foreign journey to Germany in 1999, the Kargil war broke out between India and Pakistan. My counterpart from Pakistan and I had heated conversations about the evolving democracies of India and Pakistan. I argued that India is an evolved democracy. My counterpart from Pakis…
(2024-01-17). Accreditation with Belarusian Elections 2024 info center to remain open until 16 February. eng.belta.by The CEC information center will operate from 24 to 26 February. Applications for accreditation will be open from 17 January to 16 February inclusively. "All applications will be reviewed properly, after which accreditation certificates for admission to the info center will be issued," Andrei Kuntsevich added.
(2024-01-17). Building Hope in Philadelphia Neighborhoods Under Siege. nextcity.org
(2024-01-17). Paraguayan Public Prosecutor's Office studies nepotism in Congress. plenglish.com Asuncion, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) Requesting the Paraguayan Congress by the Public Prosecutor's Office for reports on six lawmakers and their relatives accused of nepotism seeks to "have a complete X-ray" of these practices, Ultima Hora daily commented on Wednesday.
(2024-01-17). The "rules-based international order" mronline.org 
If this is what the "rules-based international order" looks like, would we not, perhaps, be better off without it?>
(2024-01-17). Ecuadorian prosecutor investigating terrorism cases gets shot. plenglish.com Quito, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador's National Police is currently investigating into the assassination of Prosecutor Cesar Suarez who had been prosecuting terrorism charges against 11 criminals who assaulted the TC Television channel last week.
(2024-01-17). Court rules Lithuania must compensate Saudi man held at CIA 'black site'. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-01-17). Roger Stone Recordings Prompt Capitol Police Investigation Into Him. truthout.org Capitol Police have opened an investigation into Roger Stone, a longtime far right ally and former adviser to Donald Trump, because of what appear to be audio clips of him demanding members of his security detail to assassinate key Democratic members of Congress. The inquiry, which is being aided by the FBI, was prompted after Mediaite shared on its website last week a 2020 conversation between… |
(2024-01-17). Belarus' GDP up by 3.9% in 2023. eng.belta.by According to initial estimates, the GDP amounted to Br216.1 billion in current prices, up by 3.9% in comparable prices over 2022.
(2024-01-17). In OtherWords: January 17, 2024. otherwords.org This week, the Emmy Awards honored the late Norman Lear, the legendary screenwriter and All in the Family creator who passed away late last year at age 101. | Lear was more than a great producer or entertainer — he was a citizen. As Svante Myrick recalls this week, Lear founded People for the American Way (PFAW) 40 years ago to fight back against what he regarded as the growing threats to American rights, liberties, and economic security from a dangerous far right movement. | Now the head of PFAW, Svante reflects on his unlikely friendship with the much older Lear, whom Svante calls "the most deeply princip…
(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). Dozens of Black churches receive total of $4 million for historic preservation. anabaptistworld.org Thirty-one Black churches have received a total of $4 million to help preserve their buildings and the Black history they represent. The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced the second round of Preserving Black Churches grants from its African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund on January 15, the national holiday honoring the Rev. Martin Luther …
(2024-01-17). Cancer Prevalence in Under 50s: The Importance of Screening and Prevention Strategies. medriva.com The alarming rise in the prevalence of cancer in patients under the age of 50 underscores the urgent need for innovative screening strategies and proven prevention methods. The American Cancer Society is taking proactive steps to address this pressing issue by funding essential research in these areas. This article delves into the reasons behind this…
(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). 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). Idea to open Belarus' multi-brand machinery center makes most progress in Russia's Kuzbass. eng.belta.by The center is a project of the B24 company, BelAZ official representative in Kemerovo. The enterprise has three buildings, and the fourth one is to open this year. The total area is more than 15,000 square meters.
(2024-01-17). Belizean doctors receive scholarships from the Cuban gov't. plenglish.com Belmopan, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Embassy in Belize confirmed on Wednesday the granting of scholarships by the Cuban Government to Belizean doctors graduated in the country, as part of the bilateral health agreements.
(2024-01-17). Aleinik off to Uganda for 19th NAM Summit. eng.belta.by Sergei Aleinik will speak at the plenary session of the Non-Aligned Movement Summit in his national capacity and on behalf of a group of European countries. The Belarusian foreign minister will also take part in a meeting of the Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations.
(2024-01-17). Australia Approves First Vaccine Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). medriva.com The First RSV Vaccine Approval in Australia The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has taken a major step forward in the fight against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). For the first time in Australia, a vaccine against RSV, named Arexvy and manufactured by GSK, has received TGA approval. This vaccine will be available by prescription to…
(2024-01-17). 'Prioritise construction of Akii-Bua stadium for 2027 AFCON'. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Construction of Akii-Bua Stadium as one of the arenas to support the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) games should be prioritized. Legislators on the Budget Committee made this demand as they received the report of the Committee on Education and Sports on the Budget Framework Paper for the sector …
(2024-01-17). Mr. Bates goes to London: The Post Office scandal exposed on a TV series. peoplesworld.org 
Thus far a simple four-part television series, Mr. Bates vs…
(2024-01-17). Approaches to protecting Belarus-Russia Union State market coordinated. eng.belta.by Piotr Parkhomchik and Denis Manturov discussed the state of affairs and results of joint work on some aspects of realization of the unified industrial policy as well as the development of rules for confirming the manufacture of industrial goods in the territory of the Union State of Belarus and Russia.
(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). 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). 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). 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). Idaho Committee Passes LGBTQ+ Book Ban on MLK Day: Rep Says It Only Bans Gay "Acts" scheerpost.com 
(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). 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). 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). 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). Unión Eléctrica prevé afectaciones durante todo el día: 750 MW para el horario pico. cubadebate.cu En el día de ayer se afectó el servicio por déficit de capacidad de generación en el SEN durante el horario pico. Se estima para la hora pico una disponibilidad de 2220 MW y una demanda máxima de 2900 MW, para un déficit de 680 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 750 MW en este horario, fundamentalmente por déficit de combustible en la generación distribuida y en las centrales de fuel de Mariel.
(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). Vea en Desde Cuba: Lo que encontró la Revolución Cubana (+ Video). cubadebate.cu En esta emisión, el programa "Desde Cuba" se acerca a los principales desafíos que encontró la Revolución Cubana a su triunfo, a propósito de su aniversario 65. Prestigios historiadores, académicos y periodistas ofrecen una visión integral sobre lo que significa la obra de la Revolución y su influencia para los movimientos de izquierda en Latinoamérica y más allá del continente.
(2024-01-17). La Jornada: Sorprende que Trump aún sea favorito, pese a los cargos criminales. cubadebate.cu Lo que ofreció el proceso de asambleas (caucus) fue la confirmación local de lo que ya se ha anunciado en múltiples sondeos a escala nacional: un amplio segmento de los votantes republicanos opina que el sistema político estadunidense ya no funciona, que el presidente Joe Biden ganó por fraude y que el único que puede salvar al país de las garras de una izquierda radical es Donald Trump.
(2024-01-17). La secretaria de Trabajo interina de Biden, Julie Su, critica la codicia corporativa. peoplesworld.org 
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Es un año de elecciones presidenciales, y eso significa que los secretarios del gabinete a menudo se desvían de sus deberes oficiales para elogiar a sus jefes presidenciales, mientras los secretarios hablan sobre las elecciones. Que es lo que hizo la Secretaria de Trabajo en funciones, Julie Su, el 12 de enero …
(2024-01-17). Establecen nuevas regulaciones sanitarias para la importación de alimentos de origen animal. cubadebate.cu Con el propósito de evitar la entrada al país de agentes biológicos que producen enfermedades perjudiciales a los animales domésticos, la fauna silvestre y al hombre, el Centro Nacional de Sanidad Animal (Cenasa) del Ministerio de la Agricultura (Minag) estableció regulaciones sanitarias especiales para las importaciones de productos de origen animal destinadas al consumo humano.
(2024-01-17). Chapeando: No hubo masacre en Primelles, pura fake news (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu En el podcast de hoy, hablamos sobre la fake news de una presunta masacre a machetazos, en la intersección de las calles Primelles desde Vía Blanca a Calzada del Cerro en La Habana. El propósito es amedrentar, irritar a las personas, generando miedo y sentimiento de desprotección, lo cual es un añadido a la campaña más fuerte sobre la subida de precios que se dice que engordaría la inflación en las próximas semanas y meses.
(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). 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). Sabor y tradición: La verdolaga en ensaladas, torticas y arroz con picadillo. cubadebate.cu Hoy traigo para los lectores de esta sección recetas con una planta a la que en Cuba le damos poca importancia y valor, la verdolaga. Ensalada de vegetales con verdolaga, ensalada de verdolaga, torticas de verdolaga, arroz con picadillo y verdolaga.
(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). 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). 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). Biden's Acting Labor Secretary Su critiques corporate greed. peoplesworld.org 
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —It's a presidential election year, and that means Cabinet secretaries often deviate from official duties to laud their presidential bosses, while the secretaries speak out on the hustings. Which is what Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su did on January 12 in addressing the AFL-CIO's Martin Luther King commemorative conference—but with a difference. She …
(2024-01-17). Todas las vidas, nuevo videoclip del cantautor Tony àÅvila (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El videoclip Todas las vidas, del cantautor Tony àÅvila y su grupo, está de estreno en Cuba este 2024 y disponible desde este martes en la plataforma digital Youtube para beneplácito de los seguidores del artista.
(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). 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). 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). 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). øEstás en riesgo? Cómo proteger tus medios personales de cómputo mientras trabajas desde casa. cubadebate.cu Hola mis estimados lectores, como cada miércoles vengo hablarles sobre los desafíos presentes en el ciberespacio. En los últimos años, las empresas han adoptado la estrategia de fomentar varias formas de desarrollar el trabajo. El trabajo a distancia y el teletrabajo dejaron de ser una práctica pasajera, para establecerse en el mercado como una realidad necesaria.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). BioCubaFarma celebra el Día de la Ciencia cubana reconociendo las mejores investigaciones del año. cubadebate.cu En el Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología, CIGB, tuvo lugar este martes la actividad central de BioCubaFarma por el Día de la Ciencia cubana. La conmemoración sirvió para la entrega de Reconocimientos a los principales logros científicos tecnológicos durante el 2023 y el reconocimiento con el Título especial a los nuevos investigadores de mérito.
(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). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda, "Pago de tributos: deber y aporte social (parte final)" mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Directivos de la ONAT responderán a las opiniones y preguntas de la población sobre temas tributarios en la Mesa Redonda de este miércoles. Cubavisión, Cubavisión Internacional, Canal Caribe, Radio Rebelde y Radio Habana Cuba, los canales de Youtube de la Mesa Redonda y la Presidencia y las páginas de Facebook de la Mesa Redonda, Cubadebate y la Presidencia transmitirán en vivo este programa a las 7: 00 pm…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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).
(2024-01-17). 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). 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). 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). 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). Video: Towards a Middle East War. Genocide in Palestine. The Dangers of Escalation and War with Iran. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca
(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). 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!" he roared in demur. "Only the daring of the Jews created the state, and not any oom-shmoom resolution."
(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). International Educators Must End Their Silence on Gaza. counterpunch.org If you turn the clock back 20 years, it was absolute silence from most US international educators after the US invasion and occupation of Iraq. You didn't have to be fluent in Arabic and a country or regional expert to realise that elective war was an outrage and a clear violation of international law that resulted in war crimes, widespread psychological trauma and the displacement of millions.
(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). 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). 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…
(2024-01-17). After Israel's latest killings, journalists need to 'take a stand' over the Gaza carnage. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-17). South Africa's genocide case against Israel is strong, but politics will decide. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-17). Australians keep mobilising for Palestine, against Israel's genocide. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-17). Vale Uncle Kevin Buzzacott, fierce advocate for his people and a nuclear free Australia. greenleft.org.au 
(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). Concern grows over NSW Labor's secret plan for Powerhouse Museum. greenleft.org.au 
(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). Invasion Day 2024: Join your nearest rally. greenleft.org.au 
Join your nearest Invasion Day protest happening this January 26.
(2024-01-17). Kurds take solidarity action at Western Sydney Wanderers New Year's Day win. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-17). Call it what it is: Invasion Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-17). Socialist councillor: New rainbow crossing a 'positive step'. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-17). Seattle Says "No" to Occupation and Genocide in Palestine. indybay.org On Saturday, January 6th, 2024, Seattle activist groups took up the call to "shut it down for Palestine," by blocking Northbound I-5 for over 6 hours. This video is 2: 39 long.
(2024-01-17). Thursday 1/18: Webinar: Gaza and the Crime of Genocide: Legal and Political Dimensions of Accountability. indybay.org
(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). 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). 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). Tesla Fremont MLK Rally Protesting Racism, Union Busting & Backing Swedish Tesla Strikers. indybay.org
(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). Police Mock Death of Manny Ellis. Get Paid $500,000. indybay.org The three Tacoma, WA police officers responsible for the death (Murder) of Manny Ellis will each be paid $500,000 and resign from the Tacoma Police Department in "good standing" – meaning that they can be immediately rehired by any neighboring department.
(2024-01-17). Saturday 2/3: Can We Save the World by Planting Trees? indybay.org Felton Branch Library, 6121 Gushee St, Felton…
(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). 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). 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). 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). '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). 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). 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). 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). 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). '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). 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). 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). 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). 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). '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). 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). 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). 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). 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 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2024-01-16). RSF condemns Israel over 'silencing of media' — 31 Palestinian journalists in jail, 80 plus killed. asiapacificreport.nz 
Pacific Media Watch Israel has arrested a total of 38 Palestinian journalists since the start of its war with Hamas on October 7 and is currently holding 31 — most of them without any charge, reports Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The Paris-based global media freedom watchdog has condemning the use of detention to silence the…