(2024-01-28). Israel's allies accelerate genocide by freezing UNRWA funds. electronicintifada.net US leads countries in punishing largest provider of aid in Gaza over confessions likely extracted under torture.
(2024-01-28). My elegant friend, killed by Israel. electronicintifada.net Marwa was the "bright flower" in her home.
(2024-01-28). What's behind Washington Post hit piece on EI? electronicintifada.net Elizabeth Dwoskin's article misquotes, distorts and smears journalists revealing 7 October lies.
(2024-01-28). Israeli ministers attend 'Return to Gaza Conference', speak in support of resettlement. middleeasteye.net 
Israeli ministers attend 'Return to Gaza Conference', speak in support of resettlement | A video of ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich dancing at the conference could be used as evidence in future ICJ hearings, rights lawyer says | Sun, 01/28/2024 – 19: 22 | Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir hugs a supporter as he arrives to the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim in the occ…
(2024-01-28). ICJ Ruling on Israel Crimes "Poses the Greatest Political Dilemma for the Biden Presidency" scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-28). World Reacts To ICJ Interim Ruling In Gaza Genocide Case Against Israel. popularresistance.org The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its interim ruling on the emergency measures requested by South Africa in its genocide case against Israel over its war in Gaza. | The top United Nations court in The Hague on Friday did not order a ceasefire in Gaza but told Israel to take measures to prevent and punish direct incitement of genocide in the besieged enclave. | ICJ President Joan Donoghue noted that the court had found sufficient evidence of dispute for the genocide case and said it would not throw it out. | Israel has also been ordered to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza and has been asked to rep…
(2024-01-28). The ICJ Ruling Is Symbolic & Won't Substantively Change Anything. thealtworld.com Innocent people sometimes suffer before the world's eyes while their tormentors escape punishment for their crimes. This is due to key players calculating that the costs of intervening far outweigh the tangible benefits to their interests. That's just the way that the world works, and everyone should be aware of this reality. | Many across the world are cheering the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) ruling
(2024-01-28). It May Be Genocide, But It Won't Be Stopped. popularresistance.org The International Court of Justice (ICJ) refused to implement the most crucial demand made by South African jurists: "the State of Israel shall immediately suspend its military operations in and against Gaza." But at the same time, it delivered a devastating blow to the foundational myth of Israel. Israel, which paints itself as eternally persecuted, has been credibly accused of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Palestinians are the victims, not the perpetrators, of the "crime of crimes." A people, once in need of protection from genocide, are now potentially committing it.
(2024-01-28). ICJ Stops Short of Ordering Gaza Ceasefire to Stop Genocide. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-28). How Yemen's 'Asabiyya' Is Reshaping Geopolitics. popularresistance.org Yemen's Ansarallah resistance forces have made it very clear, right from the start, that they set up a blockade in the Bab el-Mandeb and the southern Red Sea only against Israeli-owned or destined shipping vessels. Their single objective was and remains to stop the Gaza genocide perpetrated by the Israeli biblical psychopathy. | As a response to a morally-based call to end a human genocide, the United States, masters of the Global War Of Terror (italics mine), predictably re-designated Yemen's Houthis as a "terrorist organization," launched a serial bombardment of underground Ansarallah military installations (as…
(2024-01-28). The Video Record of Israel's War of Genocide. sonar21.com 
If you listened to Israel's lawyers argue before the International Court of Justice, they insisted that the Zionist state was engaged in a mere act of self-defense. I guess those lawyers do not have access to the internet. So let me help out. Here is the video evidence that Israel is lying. | Let's start with a mash up of the hardened Hamas fighters bragging about their exploits in conquering unarmed Israelis. I'm sorry. Sarcasm is not appropriate when you're confronted with this scale of human misery and suffering. | The Israeli Occupation Forces demonstrate once again that they are a band of undiscipli…
(2024-01-28). South African government is not morally fit to accuse Israel of genocide. expose-news.com With the world's attention on South Africa's case at the United Nations' International Court of Justice it's legitimate to ask: If South Africa is concerned about the genocide in the Middle East, …
(2024-01-28). Gaza Genocide Lawsuit Against Biden Has Day In Court. popularresistance.org January 26, 2024, Oakland, CA — A federal court heard arguments in the case Defense for Children International — Palestine v. Biden today, including extensive live testimony from Palestinian plaintiffs and a scholar of genocide and the Holocaust. Attorneys from the Center for Constitutional Rights, together with co-counsel from Van Der Hout LLP, asked the court to immediately order the United States to cease military support for Israel's unfolding genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and opposed the government's efforts to have the case dismissed. Earlier today, the International Court of Justice in The H…
(2024-01-28). Everywhere He Goes, Biden Is Haunted By The Martyrs Of Gaza. popularresistance.org Biden is disrupted on the campaign trail at the Mother Emanuel AME Church in South Carolina by protesters shouting "ceasefire now!" and later gets on a flight to the Dallas airport, where more protesters are waiting for him. Biden's speech at a Virginia campaign event is interrupted thirteen separate times, and as he leaves his motorcade is met with more protests. Biden, who brands himself as the "most pro-union president" is called out by union workers for his support for the genocide in Gaza as he is receiving the endorsement of one of the largest unions in the country. Biden's staff attempt to hold a "morale-b…
(2024-01-28). One of the Largest Unions in the United States Just Called for a Ceasefire in Gaza. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-28). Three American Troops Killed in Drone Attack in Jordan. news.antiwar.com Three US troops were killed by an overnight drone attack in northern Jordan, the first Americans to die by enemy fire in the region since President Biden threw the US's weight behind the Israeli onslaught in Gaza. According to CNN, one-way attack drones hit Tower 22, a small US outpost in Jordan near the Syrian …
(2024-01-28). How I Get Through Just One Day in Gaza. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-28). War on Gaza: UN Secretary-General calls for Unrwa funding to be restored. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: UN Secretary-General calls for Unrwa funding to be restored | Antonio Guterres warns two million people in Gaza rely on agency and that funding needs for February could not be met | Sun, 01/28/2024 – 09: 50 | Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres delivers his remarks during the opening session of the Third South Summit of the Group of 77 and China (G77+China) in Kampala o…
(2024-01-28). 165 Palestinians killed in Gaza in last 24 hours, death toll climbs to 26,422. muslimmirror.com ANKARA : At least 165 Palestinians were killed and 290 others injured in the last 24 hours as Israel continues its onslaught on the besieged Gaza Strip, the territory's Health Ministry said on Sunday. "The Israeli occupation committed 19 massacres against families in the Gaza Strip, leaving 165 martyrs and 290 injured during the past …
(2024-01-28). From the Siege of Leningrad to the Siege of Gaza: Colonialist Mentality. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-28). Direct Action Shuts Down Israeli-Owned Weapons Factory. socialistproject.ca 
In August 2014, Adie Mormech got a Facebook message he will never forget. It was from Wafaa, one of his former students in Gaza. "Adie do u remember Huda that was in your class in Afaq she was my friend." Of course he remembered Huda: her humour; her quirkiness; how she'd come to class early to tell him stories; the gifts she gave him when he left; her excitement about her upcoming wedding. Huda, Wafaa wrote, was dead. | Mormech, an activist with Manchester Palestine Action and a committee member of Oldham Peace and Justice, taught Huda and Wafaa while volunteering in the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza between…
(2024-01-28). Thierry Meysan répond au Média 4-4-2. thealtworld.com Le Média 4-4-2 a interviewé Thierry Meyssan sur les attentats du 11-Septembre 2001 et sur la guerre à Gaza. Étrangement cette vidéo a immédiatement été supprimée de YouTube dont elle ne viole pourtant aucune règle, contrairement à l'annonce de YouTube. Elle est cependant toujours disponible sur CrowdBunker.
(2024-01-28). The Palestinian Authority's role has become to delegitimize Palestinian resistance. mondoweiss.net 
The PA has allowed itself to become a tool for delegitimizing armed Palestinian resistance, surpassing the bounds of security coordination with Israel. It is now a direct collaborator amid the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-01-28). As Civilians Starve in Gaza, Israelis Block Humanitarian Aid Convoy for Third Day. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-28). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 114: UN chief urges Western countries to restore funding to UNRWA. mondoweiss.net 
Thousands of Israelis protested in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem calling on Netanyahu to resign, while others attempt to block aid trucks from entering Gaza. Meanwhile, the UN sad it has suspended the employees who Israel alleges took part in October 7.
(2024-01-28). SEIU Rank and File say union has further to go to support Palestinian liberation. mondoweiss.net 
SEIU Rank and File and Staff welcome movement from Union leadership on Palestine, but demand SEIU stand firmly against genocide — and for Palestinian liberation…
(2024-01-28). On Holocaust Remembrance Day, JVP Descendants of Survivors Call for an End to the Israeli Government's Genocide of Palestinians. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-28). Biden Cuts Off Life-Saving Aid To Palestinians. popularresistance.org The State Department paused additional funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) after the Israeli government accused 12 UNRWA workers of being involved in the October 7 Hamas attack. | A press statement from State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the Biden administration was "extremely troubled by the allegations." Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spoken with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "to emphasize the necessity of a thorough and swift investigation of this matter." | UNRWA has already terminated the staffers and…
(2024-01-28). Because it does not want witnesses to its crimes Israel methodically kills journalists it cannot silence! cadtm.org
(2024-01-28). Cholera outbreak confirmed in Adjumani district. independent.co.ug 
Adjumani, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four people have tested positive and 9 others hospitalised following an outbreak of cholera in Adjumani District. The confirmed cases are currently admitted at Nyumanzi HC III in Nyumanzi Refugee Transit Centre in Dzaipi sub-county. Adjumani District Health Officer Dr. Dominic Drametu explains that the cases are among asylum seekers …
(2024-01-28). What do you know about pancreatitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar. About 275,000 hospital stays for acute pancreatitis occur in the U.S. each year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Chronic pancreatitis is less common, with about 86,000 hospital stays per year. And although pancreatitis is rare in children,…
(2024-01-28). Walk like a penguin: Keeping your winter balance. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries — ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back injuries and concussions. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control says slips and falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injury across all age groups, except the 10—24 group. One in every 5 falls results in a serious injury, such as head trauma or broken bones. That's more than 800,000 people being hospitalized…
(2024-01-28). Mayo Clinic engages Cerebras to deliver potent computing power, scale AI transformation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic, the world's No. 1 hospital and a global leader in advancing trusted generative artificial intelligence (AI) healthcare applications, has announced a multi-year strategic collaboration with Cerebras Systems to develop multimodal large language models (LLMs) to improve patient outcomes and diagnoses. The collaboration combines Mayo Clinic's expansive repository of decades of deidentified clinical data with generative AI capabilities developed by Cerebras to train models to complement physicians' expertise. The…
(2024-01-28). Born at less than a pound, 22-week preemie makes journey from NICU to home sweet home. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org On Christmas Eve 2022, Sharni Saravanan was rushed to Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing. She was pregnant and bleeding, a terrifying combination. But doctors assured Sharni and her husband, Karthik Viswanathan, that she and their baby were fine. This past year, Christmas Eve looked much different for Sharni and Karthik. There were no trips to the hospital, no worries about anyone's health. And there was someone new joining the celebration: their son, Heeran,…
(2024-01-28). Mayo Clinic hospitals named 'America's Best Hospitals' by Healthgrades. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Healthgrades, an independent health ratings company, ranked the performance of nearly 4,500 hospitals in overall clinical excellence. Mayo Clinic hospitals in Arizona; Florida; Rochester and Mankato, Minnesota; and Eau Claire, Wisconsin, were named among "America's Best Hospitals." Mayo Clinic hospitals in Arizona, Florida and Rochester, Minnesota, and Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minnesota, were named among "America's 50 Best Hospitals" by Healthgrades, an independent healthcare ratings company. In addition, Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire,…
(2024-01-28). President Putin authorizes construction of new nuclear icebreaker. plenglish.com During a working trip to St. Petersburg, at the Baltic Shipyards, Putin noted that it will be the fifth ship of this kind to be part of the 22220 project series. | The event was attended by the head of Russia's Rosatom Alexei Likhachev, VTB Bank President Andrei Kostin, Federation Council Chairwoman Valentina Matvienko and St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov. | The nuclear icebreakers of the 22220 project, with a capacity of 60 megawatts, are currently the largest and most powerful such ships in the world. | According to the project, these large vessels are 173.3 meters long, 34 meters wide and displace 33,…
(2024-01-28). Progressives Urge Biden to Stop Political Theater of Cruel Border Policies. truthout.org Progressives on Saturday urged the U.S. President to halt his immigration-related appeals to "a voter who doesn't exist" as he promised voters at a campaign event in South Carolina that he would immediately "shut down the border" between the U.S. and Mexico if Congress passes a bipartisan immigration bill. Senators are expected to release the legislative text of the bill this week… |
(2024-01-28). US Seeks "New" Strategy for Ukraine as Reality of Russia's Advantages Sets in. thealtworld.com Update for the conflict in Ukraine for January 28, 2024… | — The collective West is grappling with critical shortages of artillery ammunition Ukraine requires to continue fighting against Russian forces; | — The Western media admits that US-European attempts to expand production will take years and still fall short of even current Russian production numbers; | — Conflicts elsewhere are placing additional strain on NATO artillery shell stockpiles; | — Western analysts and commentators are contemplating increasingly desperate measures to speed up production increases, including sacrificing qua…
(2024-01-28). Teen Charged With Murder After Officer Had Heart Attack While Assaulting Him. truthout.org On May 19, 2023, Virgilio Aguilar Méndez, an 18-year-old Indigenous-Maya farmworker, was eating and talking to his mother on the phone outside of his Super 8 motel room in St. Augustine, Florida, where he was staying with three other farmworkers. He was working to send money to his family in Guatemala. St. Johns County police Sergeant Michael Kunovich approached Aguilar Méndez and described him to… |
(2024-01-28). Mexican Institute of Cinematography confirms collaboration with Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Mexican Institute of Cinematography, María Novaro, confirmed that her country will participate, through a collaboration agreement with Cubacine, in the production of films and series, ICAIC President Alexis Triana wrote on Facebook.
(2024-01-28). Child Labor Could Solve Alabama's "Labor Shortage," Says GOP Group. truthout.org On January 16, the Alabama Policy Institute (API), a right-wing think tank, published a sort of reactionary wish list: a 2024 "BluePrint [sic] for Alabama" containing 30 policy priorities for the state's right wing. Among familiar conservative touchstones (ensuring tax "relief" for corporations and the rich; attacking diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives along with COVID restrictions and… |
(2024-01-28). Greater roles of China, EU in intl collaboration stressed. ecns.cn China and Europe can play greater roles in international cooperation, said Romano Prodi, a former president of the European Commission and two-time Italian prime minister.
(2024-01-28). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org
(2024-01-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black women need to be screened for cervical cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While all women can develop cervical cancer, non-Hispanic Black women are more likely to be diagnosed and die of cervical cancer, compared to white women in the U.S.This disparity is not due to genetic differences among white, Black or Hispanic women, but rather related to systemic racism, access to healthcare and socioeconomic factors, says Dr. Olivia Cardenas-Trowers, a Mayo Clinic urogynecologist. That is why she encourages women to learn more about this often-avoidable cancer and…
(2024-01-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Penicillin allergy? Maybe not. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Penicillin belongs to a group of antibiotics used by healthcare professionals to combat a wide array of bacterial infections, including strep throat, ear infections and pneumonia. Penicillin, one of the most widely prescribed antibiotics, is also one of the most frequently reported medication allergies. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 10% of people living in the U.S. report having a penicillin allergy. However, less than 1%…
(2024-01-28). Egypt & Saudi Arabia Aren't Expected To Step Up After The West Suspended UNRWA Funding. thealtworld.com
(2024-01-28). An Anniversary The West Would Rather Forget. popularresistance.org An epochal anniversary from the annals of modern history on Saturday 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 Jan. 27, 1944, 80 years ago. | The siege endured by more than 3 million people, of whom nearly one half died, most of them in the first six months when the temperature fell to 30 ∞ below zero. | It was an apocalyptic event. Civilians died from starvation, disease and cold. Yet it was a heroic victory. Leningraders never tried to surrender…
(2024-01-28). Indigenous Leaders Saved Guatemala's Fragile Democracy. popularresistance.org Guatemala City's Central Plaza was a sea of cautious optimism on Jan. 14. But just up the street, a march organized by Indigenous leaders set out to walk towards the plaza as part of the commemoration of the inauguration of Bernardo Arévalo as the country's next president. | The march marked the culmination of the Indigenous-led movement to defend Guatemala's fragile democracy against attempts launched by corrupt politicians to block the ascension of Arévalo to the presidency of the Central American country. He was an academic and diplomat who became a congressional representative and then an anti-corruption pres…
(2024-01-28). Ex-EPA Scientist Calls Pollution Regulations A 'Smokescreen'. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, MN — On January 11, 2024, community members gathered to discuss the future of the Smith Foundry in Minneapolis' East Phillips neighborhood. The iron-casting facility has been found to violate health regulations, thereby likely threatening the well-being of people living nearby. In November, residents had called for the closure of the foundry after discovering records from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicating that the company had been exceeding Minnesota emission limits of particulate matter since 2018 — without notifying the state. | Despite the Minnesota Pollution Control…
(2024-01-28). This NGO Won A Climate Case Against Shell; Its Next Target? Dutch Bank ING. popularresistance.org When Royal Dutch Shell lost a landmark climate lawsuit in The Netherlands, climate advocates said the Dutch court's ruling put polluters and their financiers on notice. Now, the Dutch NGO that successfully sued Shell over its climate plans is taking those financial backers to court in a case that could help reverse the global banking sector's support of fossil fuel firms and their activities. | On January 19, Milieudefensie (Friends of the Earth Netherlands) announced it is initiating legal action against ING, the Netherlands' largest bank and a major funder of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG). In a letter addres…
(2024-01-28). Absa Bank executive tips HR practitioners. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Absa Bank Uganda Human Capital Director Sylvia Mulomi has tipped Human Resource (HR) practitioners about the organisational culture and work ethic as key to shaping a thriving workplace, which ultimately results in the company's success, including higher revenues. She was speaking during the HR Community Appreciation breakfast meeting at …
(2024-01-28). LEVER WEEKLY: "FAA Should Not Have Ungrounded The Plane" levernews.com What The Lever Reported This Week: : •
(2024-01-28). Modi govt only doing 'politics of symbolism', alleges Congress. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Congress on Sunday, January 28, alleged that there is a 'conspiracy' to end reservations given to SCs, STs, and OBCs for posts in higher education institutions and claimed that the Modi government is only doing "politics of symbolism" with regard to Dalits, backward classes, and tribals. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh …
(2024-01-28). Vaccines: "Just Get Your Damn Shots" globalresearch.ca Incisive article by Dr. Gary G. Kohls first published by Global Research on August 1, 2017, more than three years prior to the launching of Covid-19 in December 2020. | *** | The title above "Just Get Your Damn Shots" is a …
(2024-01-28). Palestinian Liberation Movement PFLP Honors Founder George Habash. orinocotribune.com 
Amid the ongoing war in Palestine, the Palestinian resistance movement Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) released a statement honoring the 16th anniversary of the passing of its founder Dr. George Habash, also known as al-Hakim (the wise one). | Poster released with the statement shows George Habash against the background of a rifle and the PFLP logo. Arabic text reads: The enemy can destroy our cities and our camps, kill our children and women, and leave no stone unturned, but it cannot kill our will to fight. The 16th anniversary of the passing of Al-Hakim of the Palestinian revolution, Georg…
(2024-01-28). Turkey: One dead following 'targeted assassination' in Istanbul Catholic church. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey: One dead following 'targeted assassination' in Istanbul Catholic church | Government says 'necessary steps' being taken to find perpetrators after gunmen open fire inside Santa Maria church | Sun, 01/28/2024 – 13: 08 | Turkish anti-riot police officers block the street of Santa Maria church after an attack in Istanbul, on 28 January 2024 (Ozan Kose/AFP) | One man has been left dead after gunmen…
(2024-01-28). "The Arabs — A History" globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-28). Kibet, Annet Chelangat triumph at Eastern cross country championships. independent.co.ug 
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan Long-distance runner Daniel Kibet on Saturday won the Regional cross country championships at Tuban playgrounds in Kapchorwa Municipality. The Prisons athletics club athlete, comfortably protected the 10 kilometer race success in 30 minutes 53 seconds. He was followed by Alex Kiplangat of Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) in 31 minutes …
(2024-01-28). AU team in Somalia over drawdown plans, posting ATMIS strategy. independent.co.ug 
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA | Xinhua | The African Union's high-level delegation arrived in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, Saturday evening to assess the ongoing troop withdrawal, whose second phase began in December 2023. The African Union Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) said the AU team, which is led by Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, the director of conflict management …
(2024-01-28). Countdown starts for Havana Book Fair. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) The 32nd Havana International Book Fair will take place from February 15 to 25, and as is traditional, the main venue will be the Morro-Cabaña Historic Military Park in Havana.
(2024-01-28). Prominent British industrialist will tour Cuba on a bicycle. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) Veteran British industrialist Colin Lisle said that at the end of this year he will tour part of Cuba on a bicycle at the end of this year, according to an official report on social networks.
(2024-01-28). EcoWaste Coalition: Keep the Bagong Pilipinas Kick-Off Rally Litter-Free. pressenza.com 
27 January 2024, Quezon City. The EcoWaste Coalition, a non-government organization campaigning for the human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment, urged those leading and participating in the kick-off rally of the "Bagong Pilipinas" movement in Rizal Park tomorrow, January 28, to keep the massive event litter-free. | President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (PBBM) is expected to grace the huge rally, which aims to, according to the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), "ignite hope and inspire participation in building a better Philippines through collective action." The rally will take place as the obs…
(2024-01-28). Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar CM, likely to join BJP-led NDA alliance. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Network Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Sunday, January 28, ending his party's 18-month ruling alliance with Lalu Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress. This move comes amid speculation that Nitish Kumar and his Janata Dal (United), or JD(U), may exit the …
(2024-01-28). Makerere staff petition council chairperson to reconsider composition of the senate. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University staff members petitioned the University Council Chairperson Lorna Magara, to reconsider the composition of the Senate. Earlier this month, Makerere University staff through their Associations; the Makerere University Academic Staff Association- MUASA, Makerere Academic Staff Association-MASA, and the National Union of Education Institutions- NUEI said that they had …
(2024-01-28). Kiss 1.5 Celsius Goodbye. Was 2023 Our Last Year Below Key Climate Threshold? truthout.org Our climate has crossed the "dangerous" 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above normal warming threshold 50 years or more ahead of long-held projections, according to data analysis by a major climate organization. Of the four major Earth temperature evaluations released for 2023 so far, Berkeley Earth is at 1.54°C, the European Meteorological Service is at 1.48°C… |
(2024-01-28). Animal quarantine imposed in Kumi, Bukedea districts to contain FMD. independent.co.ug 
Kumi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has imposed animal quarantine in Kumi and Bukedea districts following the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). In her communication to the affected districts, the Commissioner of Animal Health at MAAIF, Dr. Anna Rose Ademun said that the movement of …
(2024-01-28). Kabale police: Clerk to council, sub-county officials under detention. independent.co.ug 
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Loyce Asiimwe, Kabale District Clerk to Council, and three other officials of Maziba sub-county officials are in trouble over alleged embezzlement and causing financial loss. Vianney Besigwomwe, Maziba sub-county chief, and James Magezi sub-accountant are currently under detention at Kabale police station. Asiimwe who is also a former Kyanamira sub-county …
(2024-01-28). Karamoja leaders demand for resources channeled through the district local govt. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of local leaders in Karamoja want resources for Karamoja Ministry channeled through the district local government. The move is aimed at ensuring full utilization of resources if development is to be realized in the sub region. The leaders also stressed that there is no relevance of the Karamoja …
(2024-01-28). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-01-28). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org
(2024-01-28). Man commits suicide after killing wife in Jinja. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 51- year- old man in Jinja has killed his wife and committed suicide. Fred Mitega, a resident of Buwagi cell, in Northern division, in Jinja, killed his wife, Zaina Nakisige after developing misunderstandings on Saturday. Mitega hit her in the head and she bled to death. One of the children informed …
(2024-01-28). Three US soldiers killed in drone attack on US forces near Jordan-Syria border. middleeasteye.net 
Three US soldiers killed in drone attack on US forces near Jordan-Syria border | While US officials say the attack took place on base in northeast Jordan, near Syrian border, a Jordanian spokesperson says attack happened on Syrian soil | Sun, 01/28/2024 – 16: 47 | A picture taken during a tour origanised by the Jordanian Army shows soldiers patrolling along the border with Syria on 17 February 2022 (Kha…
(2024-01-28). Lenin's work remains a guide for our time. thecommunists.org The following article is a slightly extended version of a speech given by Joti Brar to a symposium that was held in Istanbul, Turkey, on 13 January to mark the centenary of Lenin's death. ***** There are many aspects of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin's immortal contribution to Marxism that are worthy of focused and detailed attention. …
(2024-01-28). Davos and the melting world economy. cadtm.org
(2024-01-28). Canadian Truckers Score Big Victory Over Trudeau in Federal Court. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-28). All India Muslim Personal Law Board disputes ASI report on Gyanvapi mosque, calls it non-conclusive. muslimmirror.com The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has challenged the findings of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) regarding the Gyanvapi mosque premises in Varanasi. The ASI had conducted a scientific survey, claiming evidence of a pre-existing Hindu temple. Qasim Rasool Ilyas, an executive member of AIMPLB, dismissed the ASI report as not providing …
(2024-01-28). Shrinking Muslim representation in State Assemblies is a matter of concern for the community. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba The recently concluded Assembly election in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Telangana has witnessed an abysmal representation of the Muslim community in the legislature. This needs introspection and cannot be blamed on the community whose representation is fast dwindling in the state assemblies. In the 230-member Madhya Pradesh Assembly, there are only 02 …
(2024-01-28). Sunlight naturally boosts our immune systems. expose-news.com Sensible sun exposure has many health benefits. Many are the result of vitamin D production, which occurs when your skin is exposed to UV light, but many others are unrelated to vitamin …
(2024-01-28). Trans Veterans Sue for Access to Gender-Affirming Surgeries They Were Promised. truthout.org It's been three years since President Joe Biden signed an executive order overturning the Trump administration's ban on transgender people serving in the military. Months later, the secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that the agency would provide gender-confirmation surgery. But that change has not happened, so the Transgender American Veterans Association (TAVA)… |
(2024-01-28). Museveni applauds UPDF, Sudhir over NAM summit facilities. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni thanked Ugandans for the discipline they displayed as the country hosted the two international summits; — the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and G-77 plus China recently. In his address on the eve of the NRM Day Celebrations in Jinja today, the president singled out the UPDF Engineering Brigade which …
(2024-01-28). Nikola Tesla — Master of the Universe or Slave to Capitalism. uwidata.com By Ljubodrag Simonoviƒá, Belgrade, Serbia * In order to understand the nature of Tesla's inventions and the myth surrounding him, one must consider the social conditions in the United States at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, during which Tesla lived and worked. This was a time of intense …
(2024-01-28). Colombia-Argentina Crisis: Milei Calls Petro 'Murderous Communist'; Petro Responds. orinocotribune.com Tensions between Argentina and Colombia are on the rise after the newly elected Argentinian President Javier Milei said that his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro was a "murderous communist" who is sinking his country. | Responding to this comment that put bilateral relations between the two countries at risk, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said that those who attack him do not know what communism or socialism is. | "They attack us as communists, socialists, but this is not about the State owning the means of production," Petro commented during an event in the municipality of Tumaco, Nariño department. "Of c…
(2024-01-28). Carbon Dioxide (CO2): "The Gas of Life" globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-28). Davos24 Bombshell Video: F**k You at the World Economic Forum (WEF). globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-28). US Military Projection in Latin America and the Caribbean Intensifies. orinocotribune.com
(2024-01-28). Neanderthal Virus Exposure in the 21st Century. pressenza.com Across the entire breadth of the Northern Hemisphere Arctic permafrost is rapidly melting. Nobody knows what strange pathogen is going to pop out from within tons upon tons of permafrost muck. More significantly, imagine the public anxiety if scientists detect viruses older than the human species Homo sapiens, which emerged 300,000 years ago. But Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) fossil remains have been discovered dating back 430,000 years. So then, what if viruses beyond the advent of Homo sapiens, such as Neanderthal viruses, suddenly spread across the planet? | There is some evidence that because of Neande…
(2024-01-28). Early conflicts between the UN and the World Bank/IMF tandem. 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-01-28). Murder Charges Filed on Trooper Who Fatally Shot Ricky Cobb II. unicornriot.ninja 
(2024-01-28). Russia warns West of consequences of asset confiscation. independent.co.ug 
MOSCOW | Xinhua | Russia will respond to any attempts by Western countries to confiscate Russian property and assets abroad, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. "We have spoken more than once about the illegitimacy of unilateral coercive measures taken by Western countries in relation to Russian property abroad. We have repeatedly noted that …
(2024-01-28). Vaccines: "Just Get Your Damn Shots" globalresearch.ca Incisive article by Dr. Gary G. Kohls first published by Global Research on August 1, 2017 | *** | The title above is a verbatim quote taken from any number of seriously uninformed TV physicians, paid trolls and paid celebrities as they …
(2024-01-28). 2024 Election Has More Restrictions to Voting Than in 2020. truthout.org As the 2024 election approaches, organizers are working hard to preserve voting rights in states that have made it drastically more difficult to vote. After record voter turnout in 2020, several states, including Georgia, Florida, and Iowa, took steps to make voting more difficult. Some reduced drop box access, and others limited vote-by-mail or shortened voting times. |
(2024-01-28). What does the decimation of North American buffalo herds have in common with 15-minute cities? expose-news.com It is January 2024. Amish farmers are still being raided, and Bill Gates is buying more US farmland for who only knows what purpose. For nearly a year, The Tenpenny Report has been writing about how …
(2024-01-28). High Court nullifies pleas of Molly Katanga's co-accused. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court Criminal Division presided over by Justice Isaac Muwata on Wednesday nullified the pleas entered by Kakwenza Patricia, Nkwanza Martha Katanga, Otai Charles, and Amanyire George at Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court. The four accused persons currently on remand at Luzira Prison, are charged with destroying evidence and being accessory …
(2024-01-28). President Museveni Shuffles Five Special Forces Commanders. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the changes released to the media on Thursday by Col. Deo Akiiki, the deputy UPDF Spokesperson, Col. Allan Matsiko who had been director of intelligence in SFC was assigned to superintend 303 Brigade. Col Matsiko was in charge of SFC intelligence for 16 months. Colonel Asinguza Muserebende who had …
(2024-01-28). 21 Bodycam Videos Caught the NYPD Wrongly Arresting Black Kids on Halloween. Why Can't the Public See the Footage? scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-28). CFAO Motors unveils another eco-friendly vehicle. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CFAO Motors has introduced the all-new Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Electric, marking a transformative addition to Uganda's automotive landscape. This self-charging hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) seamlessly blends Toyota's expertise in hybrid technology with the country's increasing focus on eco-friendly driving, according to the company's Managing Director Thomas Pelletier. The Corolla …
(2024-01-28). War on the Rocks Has Rocks on the Brain. sonar21.com 
(2024-01-28). US, Iraq begin first round of talks to end US-led military coalition. muslimmirror.com Washington : The US and Iraq held their first round of talks on the future of US military presence in Iraq, with Baghdad discussing its expectations to lead to a timeline for reducing their presence, as reported by Al Jazeera. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani as well as top-ranking officials from both the Iraqi …
(2024-01-28). Figuig water is not for sale. cadtm.org
(2024-01-28). All India Muslim Personal Law Board disputes ASI report on Gyanvapi mosque, calls it non-conclusive. muslimmirror.com The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has challenged the findings of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) regarding the Gyanvapi mosque premises in Varanasi. The ASI had conducted a scientific survey, claiming evidence of a pre-existing Hindu temple. Qasim Rasool Ilyas, an executive member of AIMPLB, dismissed the ASI report as not providing …
(2024-01-28). Mbale Sports Club raises sh80 million in golf fundraiser. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Golfers from various clubs in the country on Friday raised sh80 million for up country club Mbale at a one-day tournament at the Uganda Golf Club in Kampala. Mbale Sports Club, are fundraising to buy a tractor and a gungmower to enable them maintain there golf course. "We are …
(2024-01-28). Julian Assange and his possible extradition to the US: on the legal and procedural situation. cadtm.org
(2024-01-28). Rising Suicide Rate Among Hispanics Worries Community Leaders. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-28). Fighting between M23 and FARDC rages in Mweso town. independent.co.ug 
Rutshuru, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Fierce fighting between the March 23 Movement (M23) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), militia coalition under their umbrella Wazalendo (Patriots), and troops under Southern African Development Community (SADC) troops have continued in Mweso town, North Kivu province. On Thursday, 19 people were killed and …
(2024-01-28). Afcon's decision to play 24 countries is paying off. independent.co.ug 
It's also having dramatic repercussions ANALYSIS | Chuka Onwumechili | By the end of the group stage, the 34th Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) was one of the most exciting and memorable Afcon tournaments in recent memory. This was particularly true of the performances of the continent's best players on the field. As a scholar of sports …
(2024-01-28). Is there a debt crisis in the South and what is recommended by the CADTM? cadtm.org Maxime Perriot: In an article published in December 2023 you claimed in the wake of a World Bank report that "developing countries" were trapped in a new debt crisis, yet the Financial Times and other sources point out that in the first two weeks of 2024 several so-called developing countries managed to easily refinance their debt. What is actually the situation?
| The three developing countries that managed to sell sovereign bonds all produce oil and gas
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(2024-01-28). We Must Stop New Sanctions on Nicaragua From Advancing in Congress! orinocotribune.com By Jill Clark-Gollub — Jan 24, 2024 | The deceptively named Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights Act is advancing through Congress. Designed to do the exact opposite of promoting sovereignty or human rights, it must be stopped. | We must urge legislators not to impose such collective punishment on the Nicaraguan people, which will hurt the most vulnerable and exacerbate migration. | Senate Bill
(2024-01-28). Argentina: The Homeland Is Not For Sale. orinocotribune.com By Stella Calloni — Jan 24, 2024 | Argentina rose in a scenario like the current one, when authoritarianism is trying to impose itself with all its aspects behind the offer of a "freedom" that ceased to exist with the illegal imposition of the Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) and an omnibus law, designed to suspend the Congress, install a de facto government, repeal constitutional norms that safeguard sovereignty and all the rights that protect us and that prevent the country from becoming a colony, which seems to be our destiny in the hands of the current government of a non-existent party, La Libertad…
(2024-01-28). Bolivian President Rules Out the Weakening of the Plurinational State. orinocotribune.com La Paz, Jan 22 (Prensa Latina) The president of Bolivia, Luis Arce, ruled out in a speech delivered at the Casa Grande del Pueblo (government headquarters) the alleged weakening of the Social Community Economic Model with import substitution of the Plurinational State. | "There is no weakening of our model, much less can it be affirmed that it is in its terminal phase. That is a media construction that contrasts with reality", he assured in a message on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the proclamation of the Plurinational State. | During the evening attended by Prensa Latina, the president admitted tha…
(2024-01-28). Prostate cancer: screening and treatment options. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. While many prostate cancers grow slowly and remain localized, other types are aggressive and spread quickly. That's why Dr. Carlos Vargas, a Mayo Clinic radiation oncologist, encourages regular screening. He says the goal of screening is to detect prostate cancer early, when it's still confined to the prostate gland and has the best chance for successful treatment. "It's important to get adequate screening,…
(2024-01-28). Hepatitis B vaccine: What to know to protect yourself. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hepatitis is inflammation in the liver caused by specific viruses. The hepatitis viruses are referred to as types A, B, C, D and E. All types affect the liver, but they differ in illness severity and prevention options. In the U.S., the most common forms are hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Acute or chronic hepatitis B Hepatitis B is a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver. It's one of the more…
(2024-01-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Winter skin protection tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Winter weather changes can negatively affect the skin — the body's largest organ. Colder temperatures and a lack of moisture in the air can damage unprotected skin, especially on the face and hands. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/ppcOBDumjMc Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-01-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Advances in knee replacement surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An aging population drives the global demand for knee replacement surgery, exceeding 1 million procedures annually. In the U.S. alone, the need for knee replacements is projected to grow by 673%, reaching approximately 3.48 million procedures by 2030, according to a 2007 study. Dr. Charles Hannon, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, says that Mayo Clinic is at the forefront of total knee replacement innovation, developing advanced tools and delivering precision robotic surgery to patients. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/BGjw3V08A9s…
(2024-01-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Graves' disease – when the thyroid is overactive. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that triggers the thyroid gland to produce more thyroid hormones than the body needs. It's the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid. Dr. Marius Stan, a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist, has more on this thyroid disorder. Editor's note: January is National Thyroid Disease Awareness Month. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/mhYeuD_Z3Po Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo…
(2024-01-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can cold weather cause a cold? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The bitter winter elements can be brutal on the body. But is there any truth that you can "catch a cold" if not properly dressed outside? Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family physician, explains why colds and other viruses are more common in the winter months. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/fPlSxodbea8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 08) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the…
(2024-01-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Aging and the benefits of exercising. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Exercising as you age can be challenging. Sometimes it can feel like your body is breaking down. One possible reason for this could be senescent cells, which build up in your body as you get older and contribute to age-related disorders. A recent study by Mayo Clinic shows that exercise and other physical activities can reduce the number of senescent cells. Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at…
(2024-01-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can vitamin C keep the common cold away? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Winter is cold and flu season. If you take in more vitamin C, will it help prevent you from getting sick? Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family physician, explains more about the health benefits of vitamin C in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/uo0fL-RI3x0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Want to keep…
(2024-01-28). Measles remains a menace. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You don't hear much about the measles anymore, but health officials in Philadelphia are keeping an eye on an outbreak in that city. To date, there have been eight confirmed since the investigation began in December. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse is a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Mayo Clinic Children's Center. She says measles is a viral infection that used to be a fairly common childhood illness. "Since we've introduced very effective immunization. It's quite rare…
(2024-01-28). Caffeine consumption: Some sources may surprise you. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You probably know that tea and coffee contain caffeine, but did you know it also can be found in other drinks, food and some medications? When it comes to caffeine consumption, you're not alone if you depend on it to help you concentrate or be alert. Studies have shown that about 90% of U.S. adults consume a form of caffeine every day. How much caffeine is too much? Caffeine content in beverages widely varies. For…
(2024-01-28). New Mayo Clinic stem cell research to take flight into space. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A Mayo Clinic research experiment will be part of a payload that launches into space from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Jan. 29, subject to weather conditions and other factors. The research team from the lab of Dr. Abba Zubair is preparing stem cells for the flight to test how the absence of gravity plays a role in bone loss. Dr. Abba Zubair "We've known for some time that astronauts lose…
(2024-01-28). What does it mean to have an enlarged prostate? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An enlarged prostate, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition often associated with the natural aging process in men. Dr. Scott Cheney, a Mayo Clinic urologist, says it's a condition where the prostate enlarges over time and restricts the flow of urine. "I like to tell patients that the prostate is kind of like an orange with a straw going right through the middle of it. And as we age, the prostate…
(2024-01-28). Toolkit for reducing cervical cancer risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In the U.S., cervical cancer is no longer a common cause of cancer death because of the use of a screening test called a Pap smear, which detects changes in cervical cells. While the overall rate of cervical cancer in the U.S. is declining, the number of people diagnosed with late-stage cervical cancer is increasing, and rates among Black women are disproportionately high. Research also indicates…
(2024-01-28). Chinese firms top Japan on worldwide influence list. ecns.cn A total of 48 Chinese firms have made the world's top 500 most powerful brands, surpassing Japan for the first time and securing third place globally, according to the 20th edition of the 2023 World's 500 Most Influential Brands.
(2024-01-28). China's non-financial direct investment up 16.7% in 2023. ecns.cn China's non-financial outbound direct investment rose 16.7 percent in RMB terms last year, said Wang Wentao, minister of Commerce at a press conference on Friday.
(2024-01-28). Influenza cases remain at high but stable level. ecns.cn Multiple respiratory pathogens will continue to circulate around the country for the rest of this winter and spring, despite the current spread dominated by the influenza virus trending downward, health officials said on Thursday.
(2024-01-28). Philippine S. China Sea claims opposed. ecns.cn China resolutely opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction on China's islands or reefs in the South China Sea that the Philippines have illegally occupied, a defense spokesman said on Thursday.
(2024-01-28). Nation's energy investments in 2023 reach $391 bln. ecns.cn Investments in China's energy sector surged last year on the back of the government's commitment to fortify the country's energy infrastructure and embrace diverse energy formats.
(2024-01-28). NFRA actively working to invigorate real estate. ecns.cn The National Financial Regulatory Administration will strengthen guidance for financial institutions to allow them to make better use of supportive policies to enhance services for the property sector.
(2024-01-28). Partnership stressed to combat climate change. ecns.cn As the world's two largest emitters of greenhouse gases, the United States and China need to build trust to address climate change and its impact on public health despite geopolitical tensions, experts said.
(2024-01-28). BRI has built up world's largest platform that covers widest range of int'l cooperation: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Thanks to the Belt and Road cooperation, cooperation in infrastructure, connectivity and other fields have been given wide attention around the world, injecting strong impetus to keeping international industrial and supply chains stable and boosting the inclusive and sustainable growth of global economy, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Thursday.
(2024-01-28). Visa exemption agreement will further enhance Sino-Singapore exchanges: spokesperson. ecns.cn The entry into force of the agreement before the Chinese New Year of the Dragon is a new year gift for the peoples of the two countries, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin at a press conference.
(2024-01-28). China-made gasoline tricycle wins foreign hearts. ecns.cn A Chinese blogger who moved to the United States shared a video on overseas social media platforms, stating that she purchased a gasoline tricycle as a Christmas gift for her father-in-law. Priced at around $600, her father-in-law praised the gift endlessly upon receiving it.
(2024-01-28). 2 new cities join trillion yuan GDP club. ecns.cn Two more cities in China — Changzhou in eastern coastal Jiangsu province and coastal city Yantai in eastern Shandong province — joined the trillion yuan city club when they announced their GDP exceeded 1 trillion yuan ($139 billion) each in 2023, taking the total number of such cities to 26.
(2024-01-28). Provincial economies paint promising 2024. ecns.cn China's top provincial economies — Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shandong, and Zhejiang — are taking the lead in ensuring stable and high-quality growth, shaping a promising trajectory for China's 2024 economic outlook, said experts.
(2024-01-28). China cut $238 bln taxes and fees for private firms in 2023. ecns.cn China has cut 1.69 trillion yuan ($237.89 billion) taxes and fees for private enterprises in 2023, making private taxpayers the biggest beneficiaries of the country's tax policies.
(2024-01-28). Wang to visit Thailand, meet Sullivan. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Thailand from Friday to Monday, the ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said.
(2024-01-28). Chinese government make hukou switching easier than ever. ecns.cn Chinese people have been given easier access to switching their hukou, or household registration, from one place to another, thanks to the loosened policies provided by the Ministry of Public Security last year.
(2024-01-28). Fork-tailed sunbirds, snow-covered flowers create beautiful scene. ecns.cn A fork-tailed sunbird is captured perching on tree branch with snow-covered flowers in Sanming, east China's Fujian Province, Jan. 24, 2024.
(2024-01-28). Huangge ancient road decorated for Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Red lanterns are hung along the Huangge ancient road to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Chongqing, Jan. 25, 2024.
(2024-01-28). Zheng Qinwen reaches first Grand Slam final at Australian Open. ecns.cn Zheng is the first Chinese player to reach the final at Melbourne Park since her idol Li Na, who won the tournament in 2014.
(2024-01-28). 2024 Spring Festival travel rush begins. ecns.cn 2024 Spring Festival travel rush kicked off on Friday. This year's travel rush will last for 40 days from Jan. 25 to March 5.
(2024-01-28). Foreign anchors watch the Two Sessions: business people in Zhejiang can enjoy added services. ecns.cn On the occasion of the 2024 Two Sessions in Zhejiang Province, Xiaolong, a foreign anchor from China News Service, visited Quzhou, an exemplary city for its business environment.
(2024-01-28). China's Deep Sea No.1 gas field starts phase II platform jacket shipment. ecns.cn Deep Sea No.1, China's self-developed ultra-deep-water gas field,"ÄÄmade new progress as the shipment of the phase II platform jacket structure from Shenzhen"ÄÄof China's Guangdong Province"ÄÄto the planned sea area in South China Sea started on Wednesday."ÄÄ…
(2024-01-28). Comicomment: How the American Dream turned into a nightmare. ecns.cn The American Dream has been entangled by social problems; the torch of the Statue of Liberty may project the American Dream into the American Nightmare…
(2024-01-28). Cradle of Civilization: Fuzi Temple. ecns.cn
(2024-01-28). Kenyan students gift Xi a ticket for Mombasa-Nairobi railway. ecns.cn Recently, representatives of Kenyan students and alumni at Beijing Jiaotong University wrote a letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping, expressing their great pleasure in coming to China to learn railway operation and management knowledge.
(2024-01-28). Indigenous Leaders Saved Guatemala's Fragile Democracy. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-28). Paraguay y Chile consiguen sendas victorias en preolímpico de fútbol. telesurtv.net La Albirroja lidera el Grupo B del torneo regional, que otorgará dos cupos directos a los Juegos Olímpicos París 2024, con 7 unidades, tras dos victorias y un empate.
(2024-01-28). EE.UU. aprueba venta de aviones F-16 a Türkiye. t.co La aprobación se produce después de que Türkiye ratificara la solicitud de Suecia de ser miembro de la OTAN.
(2024-01-28). Gobierno de Argentina retira capítulo fiscal de ley ómnibus. telesurtv.net El ministro de Economía de Argentina, Luis Caputo, anunció este viernes en una conferencia de prensa que el Gobierno ha decidido retirar el capítulo fiscal.
(2024-01-28). Gobierno y ELN discuten en La Habana prorrogar cese al fuego. telesurtv.net El ELN dijo que para ellos "la prórroga del cese el fuego es muy importante para que pueda continuar el proceso de Participación de la Sociedad".
(2024-01-28). MST brasileño celebra 40 ∫ aniversario de su fundación. telesurtv.net El ministro brasileño de Agricultura indicó que el MST trabaja con los más pobres en la lucha por la reforma agraria.
(2024-01-28). Presidenta de Hondura celebra dos años de Gobierno. telesurtv.net En su discurso, la presidenta Castro señaló que Honduras cuenta con el mayor crecimiento económico y que hay una verdadera reducción de la pobreza.
(2024-01-28). Oposición salvadoreña cierra campaña de cara a elecciones del 4 de febrero. telesurtv.net La última encuesta de la Universidad Francisco Gavidia (UFG) estima que el partido Nuevas Ideas, de Bukele, obtendría 57 diputados, otros dos para Arena y el último para el PDC.
(2024-01-28). Gremios mantienen paro general en Machu Picchu, Perú. telesurtv.net Se trata del tercer día consecutivo en que las actividades ligadas al turismo se mantienen paralizadas, lo que ha ocasionado que cientos de turistas se queden varados en diversos puntos de la zona.
(2024-01-28). Revelan que el 95% de los incendios en Colombia son provocados. telesurtv.net El ministro de Defensa, Iván Vásquez, pidió a la fiscalía "una actuación pronta y una definición rápida con los jueces" para determinar responsabilidades.
(2024-01-28). Rusia conmemora 80 aniversario del fin del sitio de Leningrado. telesurtv.net El mandatario declaró que los seguidores de "los verdugos nazis, sin importar cómo se llamen hoy, están condenados".
(2024-01-28). Venezuela ratifica apuesta por el diálogo, tras decisión del TSJ. telesurtv.net Héctor Rodríguez rechazó las reacciones de la oposición tras las decisiones dadas a conocer la víspera y recordó que en ningún país del mundo, quienes ataquen la Constitución, pueden ser parte del juego electoral.
(2024-01-28). EE. UU. y Reino Unido lanzan ataques contra rebeldes hutíes en Yemen. telesurtv.net La región de Ras Isa en la provincia de Al Hudaydah (la principal estación de exportación de petróleo) fue objeto de una agresión por parte de EE.UU y Reino Unido.
(2024-01-28). Argelia: CSONU debe hacer vinculante fallo de la CIJ. telesurtv.net La misión permanente de Argelia ante las Naciones Unidas recibió instrucciones del presidente Abdelmadjid Tebboune de solicitar una reunión del Consejo de Seguridad…
(2024-01-28). Cuba y América Latina conmemoran el legado de José Martí. telesurtv.net El ensayo "Nuestra América" es una de las obras más reconocidas de José Martí y la de mayor vigencia en la actualidad.
(2024-01-28). Autoridades colombianas reportan 17 incendios activos. telesurtv.net En las últimas horas han podido ser controlados unos 14 incendios, mientras 230 municipios se encuentran afectados.
(2024-01-28). Cifra de palestinos asesinados en Gaza por Israel sube a 26.257. telesurtv.net "Muchas personas siguen atrapadas bajo los escombros y en las carreteras porque los rescatistas no pueden llegar hasta ellas", indicó el Ministerio de Salud de Gaza.
(2024-01-28). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Más de 110 días se han cumplido de los ataques continuos de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-01-28). Protestas en Israel exigen renuncia de Netanyahu. telesurtv.net Además de Tel Aviv, ocurrieron manifestaciones antigobierno en Jerusalén, frente a la casa del presidente Isaac Herzog, y en Haifa.
(2024-01-28). øPor qué es recordado el político ecuatoriano Eloy Alfaro. telesurtv.net Con el pasar de los años el asesinato de Eloy Alfaro junto a un grupo de aliados políticos y militares sería conocido como la Hoguera Bárbara.
(2024-01-28). Agricultores franceses anuncian continuación de bloqueos. telesurtv.net Al menos 12 carreteras están bloqueadas, de las cuales las mayorías se encuentran en la zona sur y oeste del país.
(2024-01-28). Palestina pide revertir suspensión de fondos para agencia de la ONU. telesurtv.net Israel acusó a la Agencia de Naciones Unidas para los refugiados palestinos (Unrwa) de estar involucrados con la resistencia palestina en Gaza.
(2024-01-28). Gobernadores republicanos apoyan medidas antimigrantes de Texas. telesurtv.net Diez estados de EE.UU., gobernados por políticos republicanos, enviaron a la Guardia Nacional a Texas para apoyar medidas antimigrantes de esa entidad sureña.
(2024-01-28). Casos de dengue crecen en casi 600 % en Río de Janeiro, Brasil. telesurtv.net En las tres primeras semanas de enero el estado de Río de Janeiro ha registrado 9.963 notificaciones de casos probables de la enfermedad.
(2024-01-28). Venezuela rechaza anuncio de EE.UU. sobre revisar sanciones. telesurtv.net El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional (AN), el diputado Jorge Rodríguez, le respondió a los dichos del subsecretario de Estado, Brian Nichols.
(2024-01-28). Jóvenes cubanos reeditan histórica Marcha de las Antorchas. telesurtv.net Desde la escalinata de la Universidad de La Habana partieron los jóvenes hasta la Fragua Martiana.
(2024-01-28). Hypothetical "Disease X": The WHO Pandemic Treaty is A Fraud. Demands Compliance for "Next Pandemic" globalresearch.ca There is no such thing as "Disease X". It's a hypothetical construct. According to Bill Gates "Another Pandemic Is All But Certain"… And now, a "Vaccine" is being developed to protect us against a non-existent "Disease X"
(2024-01-28). ICJ's Order to Prevent Genocide Applies to the Governments Arming Israel, Too. counterpunch.org 
(2024-01-28). The ICJ says Genocide Convention applies to Gaza but does not order ceasefire. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-28). Pro-Palestine protesters demand Ged Kearney stand with those calling for a ceasefire. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-28). Cancelling the journalist: ABC's coverage of Israel-Gaza war. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-28). Health workers rally against Israel's assault on Gazan colleagues. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-28). Genocidal Israel on trial. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-28). Muloobinba residents declare Gaza their 'sister city'. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-28). Climate activists call on SA gov't to dump Santos from cycling race. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-28). Scott Morrison leaves parliament but disastrous legacy stays. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-28). International Holocaust Remembrance Day: 'Never Again' must include everyone. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-28). The last flurry: US Congress and Australian MPs seek Julian Assange's release. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-28). Monday 1/29: Santa Clara County Ceasefire Resolution. indybay.org 1290 Ridder Park Drive | San Jose, CA…
(2024-01-28). Wednesday 1/31: Palo Alto: Demand a Ceasefire at Live Debate with Congressional Candidates. indybay.org Palo Alto City Hall | 250 Hamilton Ave | Palo Alto, CA…
(2024-01-28). Sunday 2/4: Sacramento: Ceasefire Now Rally. indybay.org 16th St. & J St. | Sacramento, CA…
(2024-01-28). Friday 2/2: Virtual Action Hour — Ceasefire Now. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-01-28). Monday 1/29: Tell Harris, Padilla, and Butler that Ceasefire is Reproductive Justice! indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza | 1700 Alum Rock Ave | San Jose, CA…
(2024-01-28). Friday 2/2: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-01-28). Sunday 1/28: Palo Alto Vigil for the Children of Gaza. indybay.org Corner of Town & Country Village | 855 El Camino Real | Palo Alto, CA…
(2024-01-28). Saturday 1/27: San Jose: Shut it Down for Gaza & Yemen! indybay.org Santana Row (Outside Maggianos) | 3055 Olin Ave, Ste 1000 | San Jose, CA…
(2024-01-28). Wednesday 1/31: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-01-28). Thursday 2/15: Christians Against Genocide Mass Call. indybay.org
(2024-01-28). Palestinians and Holocaust Scholar Testify in U.S. Court on Biden's Complicity in Genocide. indybay.org Palestinians and a Holocaust scholar testified on the role of President Biden in the ongoing genocide in Palestine in U.S. federal court on Friday, describing family members digging in the rubble for children with their hands, and the weapons sent from the United States to Israel. The Center for Constitutional Rights, which filed the lawsuit against Biden and cabinet members, said Biden has failed to uphold the Genocide Convention, which mandates the prevention of genocide. "Not only has the U.S. failed to prevent, but has actively advanced the gravest of crimes," the Center for Constitutional Rights said.
(2024-01-28). Tuesday 2/27: Avoiding a Broader Middle East War — Building Bridges for Peace between Israel-Palestine. indybay.org Online: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/avoiding-a-broade……
(2024-01-28). Tuesday 1/30: CA Senator Bill Dodd's Virtual Town Hall with US Sen Laphonza Butler & Rep John Garamendi. indybay.org
(2024-01-28). NO Meeting With "Insurrectionist" Says IBT VP John Palmer After Order From IBT Pres SOB. indybay.org Teamster president Sean O'Brien SOB met privately with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and then ordered all Teamster executive Board member to come to DC on January 31, 2024 to meet with past president Trump. IBT Vice President John Palmer rejected the order and said that SOB and the Teamsters should not be meeting with an "insurrectionist" which he said is a violation of their bylaws and constitution.
(2024-01-28). CFA SFSU Faculty Strike After Shock Over Concession Contract Deal by CFA Bargaining Team. indybay.org CFA San Francisco State faculty angry about a concession contract accepted by California State CFA bargaining committee.
(2024-01-28). John Pilger warns of a new fascism. indybay.org Democracy is now fictitious. There is the all-powerful business elite that has merged with the state and its claims to "identity". US admirals are paid thousands of dollars a day by Australian taxpayers for "advice". Across the West, our political imaginations have been soothed by PR and distracted from the machinations of corrupt politicians who can be had extremely cheaply.
(2024-01-28). Tuesday 1/30: Virtual Meeting: Codepink Community Call. indybay.org
(2024-01-28). Friday 2/23: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org
(2024-01-28). Raging Grannies and Brass Liberation Orchestra for Reproductive Justice. indybay.org Video by Lis Cox mp4 1min 28 sec | Photos by Terry Scussel and Mark Eliot ProBonoPhoto.org | Please give credit when using the photos.
(2024-01-28). Tuesday 2/13: Pack the Courtroom for Detained Climate Activists. indybay.org 501 I Street, Floor 8, Courtroom 24…
(2024-01-28). Monday 1/29: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace. indybay.org
(2024-01-28). Saturday 2/3: Chevron Out of Palestine. indybay.org Chevron Refinery | Gate 14 | Richmond, CA…
(2024-01-28). Thursday 2/1: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-01-28). Sunday 1/28: Art Build for Chevron Out of Palestine. indybay.org Ryse Youth Center | 3939 Bissell Ave | Richmond, CA…
(2024-01-28). Tuesday 1/30: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2024-01-28). Wednesday 1/31: Action: Phone Zap for Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-01-28). Monday 1/29: Palo Alto Annual City Council Retreat/Priority Setting Session. indybay.org Mitchell Park Community Center | El Palo Alto Room | 3700 Middlefield Ave | Palo Alto, CA | OR | Zoom…
(2024-01-28). 24th Annual, California Rosa Parks Day Dinner and California State Capitol Celebration. indybay.org 2024 Rosa Parks Day in California and beyond, we pause to reflect upon Sister Rosa, and remember her example of "Womanity" showcasing dignified faith, work and courage, this special 2024 Black History Month we begin preparations for our 25th Annual Rosa Parks Day Celebration in her winter home of Los Angeles, California.
(2024-01-28). México/NuevaYork: Otro Mundo, Otro Camino, Otro Barrio. indybay.org México/NuevaYork: | Otro Mundo, Otro Camino, Otro Barrio: Abajo y a la Izquierda…
(2024-01-28). Ansarullah: US, British vessels 'legitimate targets' for Yemeni forces. presstv.ir A senior Ansarullah official says all US and British vessels are now 'legitimate targets' in response to their direct and declared aggression against the Republic of Yemen.
(2024-01-28). Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters in Brussels call for ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Thousands of demonstrators take to the streets of the Belgian capital to demand ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-01-28). Activists unveil giant banner in Madrid to demand ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Activists demanding ceasefire in Gaza unfurl a giant picture of a Palestinian child crying for help above the entrance to Madrid's Reina Sofia museum.
(2024-01-28). Iraqi resistance strikes US bases in Syria, Iraq in support of Gaza. presstv.ir Iraqi resistance forces target six US-occupied military bases in Syria and neighboring Iraq in retaliation for Washington's support of the bloody Israeli onslaught against the Gaza Strip.
(2024-01-28). Iraqi resistance launches drone attack on Israel's naval facility. presstv.ir Iraq's anti-terror resistance groups launch a drone attack on a strategic naval facility in the Israeli-occupied territories in retaliation for the regime's months-long genocidal war against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2024-01-28). Defunding UNRWA 'collective punishment' for 2 million Gazans, says chief. presstv.ir The head of the Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA says cutting the "lifeline" 2 million people in Gaza depend on is a "collective punishment."
(2024-01-28). Gaza's major health facility collapses amid Israeli attacks: MSF. presstv.ir Doctors Without Borders says people have no were to go for treatment as there is no longer a health care system in Gaza..
(2024-01-28). Yemen says capable of 'sinking' enemy ships across Red, Arabian, Mediterranean Seas. presstv.ir Yemen says it is capable of "sinking" enemy ships at any point across the Red, Arabian, and Mediterranean Seas.
(2024-01-28). Funeral of Palestinian teenager killed during Israeli raid in West Bank. presstv.ir Palestinians attend the funeral of 16-year-old Yamen Mohammed Husseti in Arraba, in the Israeli occupied West Bank.
(2024-01-28). Trump says NATO will not come to rescue if US attacked. presstv.ir Former President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he does not believe NATO would come to the United States' rescue if it came under attack.
(2024-01-28). Ukraine beset by $40m fraud in arms procurement amid war with Russia. presstv.ir The Ukrainian military and defense officials have misappropriated a total of $40 million through a fraudulent arms procurement scheme amid the country's US-backed war against Russia.
(2024-01-28). Severe winter storm dumps thick snow over Nebraska. presstv.ir Much of the United States has been gripped by freezing subzero temperatures caused by an Arctic blast.
(2024-01-28). Police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters in Italy's Vicenza. presstv.ir Italian police used a water cannon to disperse pro-Palestinian demonstrators in the Italian northern city of Vicenza.
(2024-01-28). Russian ambassador warns UK against war with Moscow. presstv.ir Russia's ambassador to London warned the UK to avoid confrontation with Moscow after the UK army chief called for a "national mobilization" to prepare for a war with Russia last week.
(2024-01-28). Iran successfully launches 3 satellites into orbit. presstv.ir Iran successfully puts three homegrown satellites into orbit with a minimum altitude of 450 kilometers and a maximum of 1,100 kilometers above the Earth's surface.
(2024-01-28). Iran FM urges Sweden to protect diplomatic missions, staffers after embassy attack. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian calls on Sweden to protect diplomatic missions and staffers following an attack on an employee of the Islamic Republic's embassy in Stockholm.
(2024-01-28). Warning of enemy plots, Iran FM announces upcoming visit to Pakistan. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister warns against attempts by the enemies to use terrorism as a tool against the country's good neighborliness policy.
(2024-01-28). Farmers rally in front of the European parliament in Brussels. presstv.ir
(2024-01-28). French farmers drive tractors on motorway near Paris. presstv.ir A convoy of French farmers on their tractors gets on a motorway in the Yvelines department, about an hour drive from Paris…
(2024-01-28). Firefighters continue work as Colombia seeks help with forest fires. presstv.ir Firefighters try to put out a forest fire near Bogota as Colombia appeals for international help to fight dozens of forest fires that are scorching large areas of the country and blanketing the capital with a plume of smoke.
(2024-01-28). Iran condemns E3 'interventionist' statement on satellite launch. presstv.ir Tehran has censured the European troika for their "interventionist" statement about the recent launch of a homegrown satellite.
(2024-01-28). Farmers continue to block highway in France. presstv.ir French farmers vowed to continue protesting, maintaining traffic barricades on some of the country's major roads.
(2024-01-28). Tents for displaced Palestinians completely flooded by rain in Rafah. presstv.ir Tents for displaced Palestinians completely flooded by heavy rain at a makeshift camp in Rafah.
(2024-01-28). Raeisi: Iran-Pakistan border must be safeguarded against insecurity. presstv.ir Raeisi made the statement in a meeting with Pakistan's new Ambassador to Tehran Muhammad Mudassir Tipu.
(2024-01-28). Iran, Pakistan won't let enemies damage brotherly ties: Tehran. presstv.ir After a deadly attack against Pakistani nationals inside Iran, the Islamic Republic says Tehran and Islamabad will not tolerate affliction of damage to their ties.
(2024-01-27). Vice President of Cuba paid tribute to José Martí in Ethiopia. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Jan 27 (Prensa Latina) The vice president of Cuba, Salvador Valdés Mesa, today paid tribute to the National Hero of the Caribbean island, José Martí, on the occasion of the 171st anniversary of his birth this January 28.
(2024-01-27). An open letter to 'Muslim Intelligentsia'. muslimmirror.com 
(This open letter is based on some of my current experiences in my encounter with truth. Being a Muslim has become a dilemma in India. For a person like me it called for a deep and honest introspection. What this introspection has revealed, forms the main content of my letter. It is not intended to …