yenisafak.com (2024-02-28). Palestinian women, girls are subjected to inhumane treatment: UN rapporteur
Alarmed by reports of women having been stripped naked, photographed in really degrading situations, says Reem Alsalem | "We have received credible reports of Palestinian women being extrajudicially and summarily executed together with children and other family members. Also, of the arbitrary detention, disappearance and transfer of Palestinian women to places of detention in either the West Bank or Israel. That has included doctors, nurses, human rights defenders, also the possible forced transfer of children to Israel," Alsalem said.
(2024-02-28). Selected Articles: Egypt Sells Out Palestinians for $10 Billion Loan Package. Mike Whitney. globalresearch.ca 
By Despite public protestations, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is helping Israel transfer 1.4 million Palestinians from Rafah to tent cities in the …
(2024-02-28). PBS and NPR leave out key facts in their Israel stories. mondoweiss.net 
Pundits and reporters in the mainstream media have a double standard when it comes to Israel and all but lie about apartheid, Jewish nationalism, and the role of the Israel lobby.
(2024-02-28). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 145: Hamas warns Israel and U.S. of 'political machinations' amid ceasefire talks. mondoweiss.net
(2024-02-28). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 145: Hamas warns Israel and U.S. of 'political machinations' amid ceasefire talks. mondoweiss.net 
UN humanitarian officials say that thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are "just a step away from famine" by May. Russia calls on UNSC members to refrain from endorsing Washington's resolution on Gaza, denouncing it as "a license to kill" for Israel.
(2024-02-28). Israeli forces kill 3 Palestinians, including Tubas Brigade Commander in northern West Bank. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli forces conducted a four-hour long raid in the norther Jordan valley, killing three Palestinians. Residents say one of the targets of the raid was a resistance fighter and commander of a local battalion called the Tubas Brigade.
(2024-02-28). "I Want People to Remember His Message," Says Aaron Bushnell's Friend. truthout.org In an act that has captured the attention of the world, Aaron Bushnell, a 25-year-old active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force, set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington Sunday to protest Israel's assault on Gaza and U.S. support for the military campaign. Bushnell, who live-streamed the action, said, "I will no longer be complicit in genocide," before lighting himself on fire… |
(2024-02-28). Israeli soldiers chow on McDonald's while carrying out genocide. electronicintifada.net
(2024-02-28). President Maduro Sends Condolences to Family of Aaron Bushnell, Calls Upon Global Conscience to Stop Genocide. orinocotribune.com Stating the Israeli genocide of the Palestinian people "is unacceptable," the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, warned of the Israeli colony's intention to colonize the Gaza Strip "on the basis of an extermination of the Arab-Palestinian people, on the basis of bombing, murder, [and] crime." | "They are forcing the Palestinian people into migration, as a result of hunger, because they are not allowing any products to enter, and they want to pressure the entire Gaza Strip, destroy it for a forced, violent colonization," said President Maduro. "It is a genocide." The comments were made during the program Con…
(2024-02-28). 30,000 killed in five months of Israel's "war of annihilation", Palestinians call for global mobilizations to stop the genocide. peoplesdispatch.org International pressure continues to mount on Israel to back down from its genocidal war on Gaza. On Monday February 26, US President Joe Biden told reporters in New York City that a deal between Israel and Hamas for a temporary ceasefire was "close" and added, "My hope is by next Monday we'll have a ceasefire". …
newsweek.com (2024-02-28). Joe Biden Loses to 'Uncommitted' in Dearborn, Michigan by Over 1,000 Votes
Amajority of Democrat residential primary voters in Dearborn, Michigan, voted "uncommitted" over President Joe Biden in protest of his handling of Israel's war in Gaza. | | With 47 out of the city's 48 precincts reporting results, the "uncommitted" vote in Dearborn was 56 per cent while Biden had received 40 percent, according to results posted on the city clerk's website.
(2024-02-28). 30,000 killed in five months of Israel's "war of annihilation", Palestinians call for global mobilizations to stop the genocide. peoplesdispatch.org Movements across the world have called for mass mobilizations on March 2 to put pressure on Western governments to end their support for Israel's genocide…
(2024-02-28). LIVE: Media Uses Word "Genocide" For First Time! (& much more). rumble.com
(2024-02-28). The Predicament Of Palestinian Refugees Amid Genocide. popularresistance.org To fully understand the genocide taking place in the Gaza Strip, we need to look at how Israel has strategically distanced itself from any responsibility for the fate of the Palestinian refugees. Israel has consistently used lies and fabrications to lay the blame for the Palestinian refugees on others. | Initially, it was the fault of the "Arabs" for promising the Palestinians they could leave while the Arab armies kicked the Jews out of Palestine, after which they would be able to return. The Palestinians fell for this, so the Zionist story goes, and now it is too bad for them they cannot return.
(2024-02-28). Day 145: Gaza Death Toll Nears 30,000 Amid Widespread Famine. english.almanar.com.lb 
Israeli genocide continues in Gaza for the 145th day as the death toll of the aggression nears 30,000 amid escalating famine in the besieged enclave. Israeli intense bombing campaign continued across Gaza Strip on Wednesday, with civilian casualties reported near Gaza City and Deir Al-Balah. Palestinian media reported that at least five civilians were martyred …
(2024-02-28). 30,000 Palestinians killed in five months of Israel's "war of annihilation" peoplesdispatch.org Israel's bombardment and ground attacks in Gaza continue unabated, while hunger and disease stalk over 2 million. Global protests again the genocide continue to grow…
(2024-02-28). Israel's genocide sows seeds of economic instability. workers.org 
As the genocide perpetuated by the U.S.-backed, apartheid Israeli regime continues — claiming over 30,000 Palestinian lives, mostly women and children, and almost 70,000 more wounded according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza Feb. 25 — a toll of a different kind is rightfully being felt within Israeli . . . |
(2024-02-28). Self-immolation of Aaron Bushnell an "indicator… of the profound change in consciousness in the United States" mronline.org 
People across the world have highlighted the bravery and sacrifice of the U.S. active duty soldier who was protesting the genocide in Gaza.
(2024-02-28). Michigan Voters Send Biden Powerful Rebuke, With 13 Percent Voting "Uncommitted" truthout.org Over 100,000 voters in Michigan's Democratic primary voted "uncommitted" on Tuesday, garnering roughly one vote for every six that went to Joe Biden in a powerful rebuke to the president and his support of Israel's genocide of Gaza. With over 95 percent of votes counted as of Wednesday morning, "uncommitted" received 13.3 percent of the ballot, with over 101,000 votes. Biden received 81.1… |
(2024-02-28). Thousands of textile workers strike at Egypt's largest industrial plant in Mahalla al-Kubra. wsws.org While the imperialist powers and their Arab stooge regimes in the region support Israel's genocide against the Palestinians, resistance is growing among the working class.
(2024-02-28). "Labor for Ceasefire" event with Rashida Tlaib: Official "pacifism" in the service of war. wsws.org The real aim of this event was not stopping the genocide in Gaza but blocking the emergence of a politically independent antiwar movement based in the working class.
newsclick.in (2024-02-28). 30,000 Palestinians Killed in 5 Months of Israel's 'War of Annihilation'
The Ministry of Health also reported that children have already begun dying of hunger and that this number is set to skyrocket if humanitarian aid is not delivered immediately. UN humanitarian affairs chief Ramesh Rajasingham said on February 27 that 576,000 people in Gaza, 25% of the population, are facing imminent famine.
(2024-02-28). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 143: Gaza Famine Is 'Man-Made'. popularresistance.org While Israel's violent aggression on Gaza approaches the five-month mark, the situation in the besieged enclave deteriorates by the day as the population undergoes an Israeli-imposed famine as a result of the blockade. | Following reports of a two-month-old baby starving to death on Friday, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has said the high risk of malnutrition continues to increase, with one in six children in northern Gaza "severely malnourished." | "We continue to appeal for regular humanitarian access," UNRWA said in a post on X.
(2024-02-28). A Profound Act Of Sincerity. caitlinjohnstone.com.au One of the main reasons the self-immolation of Aaron Bushnell is having such an earthshaking impact on our society is because it's the single most profound act of sincerity that any of us have ever witnessed.
(2024-02-28). Haniyeh: Hamas Shows Flexibility But Maintains Readiness to Continue War. english.almanar.com.lb 
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh signaled on Wednesday flexibility in talks for a potential ceasefire in Gaza, while maintaining full readiness for continued war. In a televised speech in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, Haniyeh asserted that when it came to negotiations, Hamas was demonstrating flexibility, though the resistance group maintained that they would continue fighting. He …
(2024-02-28). US slammed for providing Israel with 'license to kill' Palestinians in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org Three UN agencies warned that over half a million Palestinians face famine by May if Israel continues to prevent humanitarian aid supplies to Gaza and if a ceasefire is not in place…
(2024-02-28). Qatar emir meets Hamas chief over Gaza ceasefire talks. newarab.com 
Qatar's Emir The leader of Qatar, a key mediator between Hamas and Israel, is expected to discuss
(2024-02-28). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 144: Israel and Hamas Contradict Biden Claim That Gaza Ceasefire Is Close. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-28). Biden hopes for Gaza ceasefire soon, as Hamas mulls truce. newarab.com 
(2024-02-28). Poll: Two-Thirds of US Voters Support US Pushing for a Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza. news.antiwar.com
(2024-02-28). Labour students votes for suspension of UK arms exports to Israel as well as an 'immediate ceasefire'. leftfootforward.org According to government figures, UK defence exports to Israel amounted to £42m in 2022.
(2024-02-28). China: Palestine has right to armed struggle. workers.org 
Senior Chinese official Ma Xinmin made a powerful statement Feb. 22 before the International Court of Justice that Palestinians have the right to engage in armed struggle, because they live under an illegal Israeli occupation. Some of China's aid shipments to Gaza. Credit: Xinhua Ma, who is director general of . . . |
aljazeera.com (2024-02-27). 'Our bodies know the pain': Why Norway's reindeer herders support Gaza
"Indigenous peoples all over the world have stood up for the Palestinian people because our bodies know the pain of being displaced from our homes and forced out of our own lands," Isaksen says.
(2024-02-28). WW commentary: China speaks out for Palestine's right to resist. workers.org Senior Chinese official Ma Xinmin made a powerful statement Feb. 22 before the International Court of Justice that Palestinians have the right to engage in armed struggle, because they live under an illegal Israeli occupation. Some of China's aid shipments to Gaza. Credit: Xinhua Ma, who is director general of . . . |
(2024-02-28). 'Western Dominance Has Ended', EU Foreign-Policy Chief Admits. popularresistance.org Europe's top diplomat has acknowledged that the "era of Western dominance has indeed definitively ended". | Josep Borrell, the European Union's high representative for foreign affairs, wrote this in a blog post on the official website of the EU's diplomatic service on February 25. | "If the current global geopolitical tensions continue to evolve in the direction of 'the West against the Rest', Europe's future risks to be bleak", he warned. | The wars in Ukraine and Gaza, along with the anti-colonial uprisings in Africa's Sahel region, have "significantly increased this risk" of Europe becoming geopolitically irre…
(2024-02-28). BHM: 7 Black American activists who stood up for Palestine. newarab.com 
"Black folks have always been about Palestine". That was the response of travel writer Imani Bashir on X, in response to a tweet by "Barely four years after George Floyd's murder, many young Black activists have landed upon Gaza as their next social justice journey. But this deepening alignment — this 'movement-mooching' — reveals something far more d…
(2024-02-28). California prisoner 'donates salary' for Gaza. newarab.com 
A California inmate has donated hours' worth of his salary to The donation, worth $17.74, corresponds to what the inmate, who goes by the chosen name of "Hamza", earned for 136 hours working as a porter and janitor in prison. His hourly wage was 13 cents, according to the paycheck posted by Mashouf. | Mashouf said he had met Hamza in 2009 through a friend in Los Angeles' Muslim community who…
(2024-02-28). PA accelerating plan to govern Gaza day after war: analysts. newarab.com 
Several Palestinian analysts believe that the Fatah-led Palestinian Authority is preparing itself to take over the administration of the besieged war-torn coastal enclave the day after Speaking to The New Arab, the Palestinian analysts argue that "Israel is on the verge of ending its fierce war on the Gaza Strip (…), but it is looking for an alternative to Hamas to manage Gaza." | "The…
(2024-02-28). Missile attacks from Gaza injure one, spark fire in Ashkelon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- in a breaking development, smoke billowed over Ashkelon as a consequence of missile attacks launched from the Gaza Strip. Reports indicate that despite the deployment of the Iron Dome defense system, eight missiles managed to breach its defenses, landing within the city limits.Israeli media reported that a person sustained injuries in Ashkelon due to rockets fired from Gaza, which ignited a fire. Additionally, a car was engulfed in flames in Ashkelon as a result of the rocket strikes.üî¥üî¥üî¥ | ÿπÿßÿ¨Ÿ…
(2024-02-28). Hamas' Haniyeh: The Israeli enemy is committing in Gaza the most horrific crimes against humanity. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-28). Gaza Writes Back: Refaat Alareer passes torch to Gazan youth. newarab.com 
Gaza Writes Back is a collection of 23 short stories edited by This collection, published in 2014, is the first of its kind as it features young Gazan writers sharing fiction written entirely in English — removing the need for translation and, by extension, the possibility of what they want to say being lost to English readers around the world who are unfamiliar with the Gazan experience. | Gaza Writes Ba…
(2024-02-28). War on Gaza: Hezbollah 'will halt attacks' on Israel if Hamas approves truce deal. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Hezbollah 'will halt attacks' on Israel if Hamas approves truce deal | Report says the Lebanese armed group will stop its operations 'immediately' if Israel and Hamas agree to an extended truce | | Hezbollah fighters carry the coffin of Ali al-Debs, a commander killed in an Israeli…
(2024-02-28). Russian UN Envoy Calls for Sanctioning Israel. libya360.wordpress.com The alternative draft Security Council resolution on Gaza proposed by the US is not an alternative at all, but another license to kill Palestinian civilians, Vasily Nebenzia said. Russia called on the United Nations Security Council not to support the United States draft resolution on the Middle East, saying that this document is nothing but…
(2024-02-28). Qatar's emir warns of 'race against time' for Gaza hostages. newarab.com 
(2024-02-28). As Gaza starves, Israeli protesters are blocking vital aid. newarab.com 
(2024-02-28). Israeli vote in municipal elections delayed by Gaza war. newarab.com 
Israelis began voting Tuesday in twice postponed municipal elections that could offer a gauge of the public mood nearly five months into Soldiers had already cast their ballots over the past week at special polling stations set up in army encampments in Polls opened at 7am (0500 GMT) and were due to close at 10pm (2000 GMT). | More than seven million people are eligible to…
(2024-02-28). UN says Israel 'systematically' blocking Gaza aid access. newarab.com 
Israeli forces are "systematically" blocking access to people in It has become nearly impossible to evacuate the sick or wounded and deliver aid in northern Gaza and increasingly difficult in the south, said Jens Laerke, spokesman for the UN humanitarian agency OCHA. | All planned aid convoys into the north…
(2024-02-28). Biden, Trump win Michigan primaries but Democrats mount Gaza war protest vote. scmp.com Arab-American-led protest in Michigan's primary raised concerns over President Joe Biden's bid to win the swing state in November's election.
(2024-02-28). Gaza: 76 Palestinians killed, 110 injured by Israeli bombardment last 24 hours. muslimnews.co.uk Gaza City, (Al Jazeera, OCHA, Wafa): Between the afternoon of 27 February and 11: 00 on 28 February, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza, 76 Palestinians were killed, and 110 Palestinians were injured by Israeli bombing in Gaza. Between 7 October 2023 and 11: 00 on 28 February 2024, at least 29,954 Palestinians were …
(2024-02-28). Two more hospitals in Gaza go out of service as Israeli war completes 145 days. peoplesdispatch.org Kamal Adwan and Al-Awda hospitals in Northern Gaza have both gone of out service due to a lack of fuel and medical supplies…
(2024-02-28). Israel systematically blocking aid access to Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The United Nations said on Tuesday that Israeli forces are "systematically" blocking access to people in Gaza, complicating the task of delivering aid in what has become a lawless war zone."It has become nearly impossible to evacuate the sick or wounded and deliver aid in northern Gaza and increasingly difficult in the south," said Jens Laerke, spokesman for the UN humanitarian agency OCHA. Israeli officials have blocked all scheduled assistance convoys to the north in recent weeks. According to the World Health Organization, the last time people were permitted in was January 23, even convoys that had…
(2024-02-28). No happiness for Motaz Azaiza after award win amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
Palestinian photojournalist In a post shared to social media platforms X and Instagram, Azaiza shared pictures of himself in a suit receiving the TRT's World Citizen Award for his documenting of the brutal realities for life in Gaza. | Ho…
(2024-02-28). French diplomats honour Gaza colleagues killed in war. newarab.com 
(2024-02-28). Biden signals Gaza deal could come into effect by Monday. newarab.com 
Amid a spiralling humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory, representatives from
(2024-02-28). Al-Quds Brigades says fighters fired salvo of rockets towards Kissufim Israeli site bordering Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-28). Israeli, Saudi ministers talk at UAE meeting amid Gaza anger. newarab.com 
The two ministers voices confidence that the countries, which have no formal relations, can "make history together", Barkat's spokesperson said. | The photographed meeting with Saudi Comm…
(2024-02-28). At UN, China calls for aid to make it to Gaza. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy at the United Nations said on Tuesday that China will make "tireless" efforts to restore peace, save lives and ensure that humanitarian aid makes it to Gaza.
(2024-02-28). Girl Scouts threatened for supporting Palestinian children. mronline.org 
The national Girl Scouts are threatening legal action against a St. Louis troop for the crime of making bracelets to raise money for Gaza's children.
(2024-02-28). A quarter of Gaza's population is one step from famine and aid trucks are looted, UN says. scmp.com Some 576,000 people in Gaza are now on the verge of starvation as humanitarian agencies report trouble delivering aid into the war-torn area.
(2024-02-28). Palestine groups stunned by calls for UK Gaza protest limits. newarab.com 
A cross-party Home Office Select Committee report claimed this week that police have been overwhelmed by the
(2024-02-28). Gazans Are Starving — Don't Cut Aid Now. otherwords.org
(2024-02-28). Charlotte Church defends singing 'River to the Sea' at gig. newarab.com 
Welsh singer Charlotte Church has defended singing a version of ' Church, 38, performed in the Welsh town of Caerphilly to raise money for the Middle East Children's Alliance, an aid organisation that supports children in Gaza. | The singer led a choir of a…
(2024-02-28). Gaza: Two babies die of hunger, aid convoy comes under fire. newarab.com 
Two babies have died of malnutrition and dehydration at "Dehydration and malnutrition threaten the lives of thousands of children and pregnant women in the Gaza Strip," Palestinian health ministry spokesm…
(2024-02-28). Hamas 'showing flexibility' in Gaza truce talks: Haniyeh. newarab.com 
Hamas's political chief He said that Israeli militarily failures cannot be accomplished by "political" means and that Hamas is being open in talk…
(2024-02-28). Hamas blames US for death of 'heroic' airman Aaron Bushnell. newarab.com 
Hamas has Bushnell, a US airman, set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington as a protest against the war in Gaza. | Hamas expressed solidarity with the pilot's family in a
(2024-02-28). International broadcasters demand Israel allow Gaza access. newarab.com 
(2024-02-28). Al-Quds Brigades' Ingenious Operation, Two Officers Die: IOF Confirms. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Israeli occupation army confirmed on Wednesday morning the deaths of two officers from the Givati Brigade and the serious injury of seven others. This occurred following the bombing of a besieged house in the Al-Zaytoun neighborhood in the northern Gaza Strip. The occupation army allowed the publication of the names of the two officers …
(2024-02-28). 'Quarter of Gazans one step away from famine:' UN. thecradle.co
(2024-02-28). Biden's cease-fire effort clashes with Gaza's rising death toll. nationofchange.org The immediate focus remains on achieving a cease-fire to halt the loss of life and address the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.
(2024-02-28). Biden faces protest vote over Gaza in Michigan. newarab.com 
(2024-02-28). Houthis Say They'll Reassess Red Sea Attacks If Israel's Onslaught in Gaza Ends. news.antiwar.com
(2024-02-28). Palestinians count cost of Israel-Gaza war as death toll nears 30,000. scmp.com Cemeteries are full and stocks of body bags have run short in Gaza after almost five months war between Israel and Hamas.
(2024-02-28). How Israel uses pamphlets as psychological warfare in Gaza. newarab.com 
Not content with killing nearly Equipped with speakers, Israeli drones broadcast propaganda against Palestinian factions. Aircraft drop leaflets demanding Palestinians flee their homes. Women…
(2024-02-28). After five months of war, Egypt airdrops aid into Gaza. newarab.com 
The A high-level Egyptian military official told The New Arab that "Egyptian aircrafts have been dropping tons of urgent aid supplies, mainly food and medicine, into towns in Khan Younis, Gaza's largest city in the south, as well as central Gaza." | "The process of dropping aid, undertaken cooperatively with the UAE and Jord…
(2024-02-28). Israeli filmmaker faces death threats after Berlinale speech. newarab.com 
Berlin Film Festival. | Abraham and Palestinian filmmaker Basel Adra addressed the audience following their Best Documentary Film category win that brought them for the Panorama Audience Award at the Berlin International Film Festival, most commonly known as the Berlinale. | Upon receiving the award for 'No Other Land', the duo highlighted the disproportionate killing of Palestinian civilians in Adra said the Palestinian population was being "massacred" by
(2024-02-28). For Palestinian liberation, the revolution must be nameless. newarab.com 
In the wake of Israel's most recent For most of us, organising took top priority in our lives after 7 October, which meant…
(2024-02-28). Yemen: 'US Hegemony In International Waters Obsolete'. popularresistance.org Yemen's Defense Minister, Major General Mohammed al-Atifi, stated on 25 January that the era of US naval hegemony is "obsolete," in a reference to the Yemeni armed force's operations against Israeli-linked commercial ships and US and UK naval ships in West Asia. | "The US, Britain, and Israel must realize that the policies of demarcation and assertion of hegemonic influence on international waters are obsolete and no more favorable," Atifi said during a graduation ceremony of Yemeni cadets in the country's western coastal city of Hudaydah.
(2024-02-28). What is Israel's military censor, 'restricting war coverage'. newarab.com 
(2024-02-28). Hamas' Al-Qassam Pounds Israeli Sites from South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb 
Damage has been reported in the Zionist entity's north on Wednesday, as Hamas fired missiles from south Lebanon at the occupied Palestinian territories. Israeli media reported that sirens sounded as some ten rockets were launched from south Lebanon into "northern Israel", one of which landed on a house in the settlement of Kiryat Shmona. The …
(2024-02-28). Iran plans for "second stage" of the Operation Al-Aqsa Flood during Ramadhan: Gallant. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Yoav Gallant, the Israeli Defense Minister, expressed today that Iran is allegedly aiming to escalate tensions during the month of Ramadan by initiating what he refers to as the "second stage" of the Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. Israeli Channel 12 reported Gallant's statement, noting that he made these remarks during an evaluation of the military situation within the Israeli Central Command. Gallant emphasized that Israel is closely monitoring not only Iran but also Hezbollah and Hamas for any attempts to escalate tensions during Ramadan. He specifically referenced the "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation, initially a…
(2024-02-28). Hamas claims rocket attack from Lebanon on north Israel. newarab.com 
The military wing of the Palestinian group Hamas's armed wing the The group claimed in a statement on its Te…
(2024-02-28). Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli strike on a house in the border town of Bint Jbeil. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-28). Berlinale film applause for 'Israeli only': German minister. newarab.com 
Claudia Roth applauded the speeches made by Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham and
(2024-02-28). UN urges halt to violence between Israel and Hezbollah. newarab.com 
Lebanon's Hezbollah, a Hamas ally…
(2024-02-28). EU diplomats condemn Israeli demolitions in Jerusalem. newarab.com 
More than 20 European diplomatic missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah issued a joint statement on Tuesday against Israeli The statement reiterates a public statement by the EU on 15 February
(2024-02-28). Irish Seanad Calls For Sanctions On Apartheid Israel. popularresistance.org The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign this evening welcomed the unanimous passing of a motion in the Seanad calling for robust actions by the Irish government to hold Apartheid Israel accountable for its ongoing crimes against the Palestinian people. | The motion, moved by the Civic Engagement Group Senators Frances Black, Lynne Ruane, Alice Mary Higgins and Eileen Flynn, is comprehensive and calls on the Irish government to, among other things: impose sanctions on Israel; enact the Occupied Territories Bill and the Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill; to actively ensure no US weapons are being sent t…
(2024-02-28). Attendees of pro-Bolsonaro rally support Israel, deny Lula's electoral victory. peoplesdispatch.org Jair Bolsonaro, who is currently being investigated by the Federal Police for his probable involvement in organizing the coup plot to prevent President Lula da Silva from taking office, called for a mass demonstration in Sà£o Paulo on Sunday February 25 to "defend himself" against the accusations. The mobilization was the first major mobilization presided over by Bolsonaro since the A survey carried out at th…
(2024-02-28). Who was Jacob Rothschild? What is his connection to Israel. newarab.com 
(2024-02-28). Robert Kraft: The man behind America's pro-Israel propaganda. newarab.com 
Amidst the spectacle of the Super Bowl, where touchdowns and halftime extravaganzas captivate audiences, this year's event saw a notable intrusion of pro-Israel propaganda that did not go unnoticed. | Sponsored by both the State of Israel and Robert Kraft, a series of advertisements sought to sway public opinion amidst the football frenzy, putting the spotlight on pro-Israel messaging in public places and events such as the Super Bowl. | The
(2024-02-28). Who was Jacob Rothschild? What is his connection to Israel. newarab.com Lord Jacob Rothschild, a towering figure in British finance and a staunch supporter of Born into the Rothschild Jewish banking dynasty, Jacob Rothschild made his own mark on the world of finance. After his education at Eton College and Oxford University, he spent several years at the family bank, N M Rothschild & Sons. In 1980, he broke away to establish his own ventures, including J Rothschild Capital Management and playing a key role in companies such…
(2024-02-28). Israeli 7 October Narrative Debunked. libya360.wordpress.com
(2024-02-28). Robert Kraft: The man behind America's pro-Israel propaganda. newarab.com 
Amidst the spectacle of the Super Bowl, where touchdowns and halftime extravaganzas captivate audiences, this year's event saw a notable intrusion of pro-Israel propaganda that did not go unnoticed. | Sponsored by both the State of Israel and Robert Kraft, a series of advertisements sought to sway public opinion amidst the football frenzy, putting the spotlight on pro-Israel messaging in public places and events such as the Super Bowl. | The
(2024-02-28). Israel voters give Tel Aviv, Jerusalem mayors new terms. newarab.com 
The mayors of The early results also showed that ultra-Orthodox parties won nearly half the vote in Jerusalem city council contests, primarily due to low turnout among other blocs. | Is…
(2024-02-28). Palestinian jailed for 20 years shortlisted for Arab Booker. newarab.com 
A book written inside an Israeli prison by a Palestinian author Basim Khandaqji was shortlisted on February 14 for the prestigious International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF), which is often referred to as the "Arabic Booker Prize", for his novel ' Khandaqji, born in Nablus in 1983, was arrested in 2004 at the age of 21 by Israeli authorities…
(2024-02-28). Hezbollah strikes Israeli army base during chief of staff's tour. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- According to the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation, Hezbollah launched an attack on an Israeli army base while the Chief of Staff was conducting a tour. The Israeli Chief of Staff, while inspecting soldiers on the northern front, vowed that Hezbollah would face severe consequences for their actions. Hezbollah confirmed the attack, stating that they targeted the Meron base with anti-armor missiles, resulting in injuries and the destruction of equipment. Additionally, Hezbollah reported bombing the headquarters of the 146th Division in Jatoun with Katyusha rockets, achieving direct hits. ÿπÿ&s…
(2024-02-28). Palestinian Prisoner's Club says Israeli occupation arrested on Tuesday 35 Palestinians, taking the number of Palestinian prisoners in the West Bank since October 7th to 7,305. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-28). Israel's Ramadan restrictions at Al-Aqsa could ignite chaos. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said last week that Israel will The compound, revered by Muslims as Haram al-Sharif and also sacred to Jews who refer to it as the Temple Mount, is the Netanyahu's office h…
(2024-02-28). Rocket Attack Near Yemen Coast in Red Sea Puts Ships at Risk. english.almanar.com.lb 
A rocket attack near the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea has put ships at risk, with a vessel being targeted late on Tuesday. The British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) centre, which oversees shipping in the Middle East, reported the attack happened about 110km (70 miles) off the coast of the …
(2024-02-28). SARS takes legal action against Sasfin Bank. sanews.gov.za SARS takes legal action against Sasfin Bank | The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), Edward Kieswetter, has confirmed that the revenue service has instituted legal proceedings against Sasfin Bank. | SARS has conducted a thorough investigation into various South African taxpayers who had not made true and accurate tax disclosures to it. | "The investigation revealed that the taxpayers had colluded to expatriate funds offshore in a manner that obscured tracing the expatriated payments and jeopardises the recovery of tax in South Africa. | "The Commissioner's position is that it is inappropr…
(2024-02-28). Murder of Soweto doctor condemned. sanews.gov.za Murder of Soweto doctor condemned | The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has strongly condemned the recent tragic murder of a medical doctor in Dobsonville, Soweto. | Well-known Dr Michael Isabelle was tragically shot during an armed robbery at his medical facility and succumbed to his injuries at a nearby hospital on Saturday. | "It is deeply troubling that he lost his life simply for refusing to surrender his laptop and phones to the suspects," the committee said. | The committee has described the incident as utterly unacceptable and regrettable. | "This heartbreaking…
(2024-02-28). Russian Foreign Minister's Remarks at the Forum of Supporters of the Struggle Against Modern Practices of Neocolonialism. orinocotribune.com The following speech was made by the foreign affairs minister of Russia, Sergey Lavrov, on February 16, 2024, at the "For the Freedom of Nations" Forum of Supporters of the Struggle Against Modern Practices of Neocolonialism, held in Moscow, Russia, during February 15-17, 2024. | Ladies and gentlemen, Colleagues, Friends, | I am glad to join in the greetings that have been extended to you. Our Forum is greeted with February frost, but I am convinced that traditional Russian hospitality and cordiality will warm you during these cold days. I am sure that this event will be fruitful. | Over the last three decades th…
(2024-02-28). Global South Aspires for Multipolar World with Fair Economic Governance: Economist. infobrics.org "Developing countries and emerging economies are aware of the importance of diversifying economic relations and cooperating with key economies like China," said an economist…
(2024-02-28). Egypt launches several initiatives to develop infrastructure and data management. tvbrics.com 
The government is actively introducing AI into various structures and projects…
(2024-02-28). Zelensky complains Ukraine received only 30% of artillery shells promised by EU. infobrics.org Germany is taking desperate actions to supply Ukraine with military equipment.
(2024-02-28). First conservatory opens in Saudi Arabia. tvbrics.com 
The music university has signed a co-operation agreement with Gnesin Russian Academy of Music…
(2024-02-28). Russia to propose to BRICS countries create an independent international financial system. tvbrics.com 
The possibility of creating a BRICS Bridge platform is being considered…
(2024-02-28). Ethiopia's Accession to BRICS: Economic Growth and Political Co-operation. tvbrics.com 
How membership in the association will allow a developing country to move to a different level in the global economy…
(2024-02-28). Brazilian President signs a decree establishing the Union Programme for the Democratisation of Property. tvbrics.com 
The programme's priorities are housing, land regularisation and infrastructure works…
(2024-02-28). The Economic Bond Between China and Brazil. infobrics.org The economic relationship between China and Brazil stands as a testament to the transformative power of international trade and cooperation…
(2024-02-28). Nigeria Should Join BRICS, Sell Crude Oil in Naira — Falana. infobrics.org The Senior Advocate of Nigeria also urged the Nigerian government to discard the "deleterious policies" of the World Bank and IMF…
(2024-02-28). Tunisia familiarises with construction and technology projects in Saudi Arabia. tvbrics.com 
The tunisian delegation will visit several exhibitions on construction and technology…
(2024-02-28). Military (in)viability of direct NATO involvement in Ukraine. infobrics.org The Russian military would almost certainly not send millions of soldiers to take territory in Poland or other NATO countries, but would launch hundreds of long-range cruise, ballistic and hypersonic missiles at targets it deems militarily important, setting back their economies by decades. No sane leader of an independent (or at least partially independent) country would want that. And Europe doesn't really have a way of responding without escalating the conflict into a thermonuclear exchange, one that it would most certainly lose, as it can't even maintain its strategic arsenal in peacetime.
(2024-02-28). China expands carbon emissions trading market. tvbrics.com 
This was stated by the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China…
(2024-02-28). The World Youth Festival to bring together up to 20,000 participants. tvbrics.com 
The event will bring together young leaders from more than 180 countries…
(2024-02-28). India's Prime Minister announces a significant reduction in poverty in the country. tvbrics.com 
He spoke about the increasing prosperity of rural people…
(2024-02-28). Germany ramps up arms production, with nuclear weapons on the table. global.ilmanifesto.it Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Germany's new vocation: war industry and atomic defense.
(2024-02-28). Iran, US still exchanging messages: Amirabdollahian. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, in an exclusive interview with Lebanon's Al-Mayadeen channel confirmed that the Islamic Republic and the United States keep exchanging messages on various topics, including the 2015 nuclear deal. The American side, in some of these messages, hints at its desire for all parties to return to their obligations …
(2024-02-28). Second-Largest Wildfire in Texas History Prompts Evacuation Orders. truthout.org Texas officials recorded the state's second-largest wildfire in its history on Tuesday and into early Wednesday as several fast-moving blazes formed what one resident called a "ring of fire" around her town in the Panhandle and forced a temporary closure of a nuclear weapons facility. The Texas A&M Forest Service said early Wednesday that the main blaze, dubbed the Smokehouse Creek Fire… |
(2024-02-28). Iran, US still exchanging messages: Amirabdollahian. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, in an exclusive interview with Lebanon's Al-Mayadeen channel confirmed that the Islamic Republic and the United States keep exchanging messages on various topics, including the 2015 nuclear deal. The American side, in some of these messages, hints at its desire for all parties to return to their obligations …
(2024-02-28). Deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus described as forced defensive step against NATO build-up. eng.belta.by "Taking into account that the majority of the EU countries are members of NATO, the world's most heavily armed military and political organization, the continuous disproportionate build-up, the EU's condemnation of Belarus' implementation of its sovereign right to deploy nuclear weapons on its territory carried out in full compliance with international law gives us grounds to state that our forced defensive actions are absolutely justified," the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed.
(2024-02-28). Indigenous Human Rights Hearing in DC Scrutinizes Uranium Industry. unicornriot.ninja 
(2024-02-28). Strategic ambiguity? Macron's Ukraine troop talk shakes up Nato allies. scmp.com France's president wanted to create 'strategic ambiguity' by openly discussing the idea of sending Western troops to Ukraine, but he was so ambiguous that he sparked confusion and irritation among some allies.
(2024-02-28). Long fucking live freedom (of speech)! pressenza.com Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right, enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. However, there are governments and individuals, including those in positions of power, around the world who threaten this right, from the UK to the US and as far south as Mileinato's Argentina. | Everyone has the right to freedom of thought and expression, which includes the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas, either orally, in writing, or through new information technologies, a right that may not be subject to prior censorship, but to subsequent responsibilities expres…
(2024-02-28). Belarus concerned about Brussels' support for neo-Nazis in Ukraine, Kiev's intention to join NATO. eng.belta.by "Belarus and the European Union have different views on the essence and causes of the situation in Ukraine. Belarus is gravely concerned about Brussels' support for neo-Nazis and the nationalist policy of Ukraine's political leadership, the expansion of NATO and Kiev's intention to become a member of this organization," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
(2024-02-28). Emmanuel Macron's provocative advocacy of European troops on the ground in Ukraine. gilbertdoctorow.com Yesterday's news analysis programs in Europe and in Russia devoted a lot of attention to French President Emmanuel Macron's statements during a meeting at the Elysée Palace of a Conference in Support of Ukraine which was attended by a great many European heads of government or their immediate deputies and at a press conference which …
(2024-02-28). How the West Robbed and Abused the Best Figure Skater in the World While Provoking the War in Ukraine. dissidentvoice.org In the winter of 2021-2, while figure skaters were competing in North America and Europe and preparing for the Beijing Winter Olympics, the tensions around Ukraine were building. NATO trained Ukrainian troops were intensifying attacks on the border of the breakaway Donetsk and Lugansk provinces of eastern Ukraine. Russia was building up its forces on …
(2024-02-28). Trump's 'Solution' to Inflation Is No Solution. soundcloud.com On today's episode Brian and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss Trump's approach to inflation…and why blaming immigrants and other countries doesn't work. Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com. Please make an urgently-needed contribution to The Socialist Program by joining our Patreon …
(2024-02-28). Palestinian asylum applications to EU surge to record high. newarab.com 
Asylum applications from Asylum applications to the European Union jumped 18 percent to 1.14 million in 2023, the highest level since the 2015-2016 migrant c…
(2024-02-28). Poll: Democracy and Extremism, Not Immigration, Leads as Most Important Issue. truthout.org A recent poll shows that American voters consider political extremism and threats to democracy to be the most critical issue facing the country leading up to the 2024 election. That poll, from Reuters/Ispos, was one of the only polls to include "political extremism" as an option. Several news sites across the web were quick to publish the results of a different poll, which claimed that immigration… |
(2024-02-28). The sacrifice of Aaron Bushnell. workers.org 
By Bronx Anti-War Coalition Workers World is in full solidarity with this statement. "FREE PALESTINE!" were his last words and his motivation — this must always be centered. Aaron Bushnell's final words, "Free Palestine!" encapsulate both his last breath and his driving force. It is imperative that this message remains . . . |
(2024-02-28). The Caribbean as a Site of Imperialist Extraction, Western Paradise, and Labor Exploitation. libya360.wordpress.com Joseph Sturgeon William Bass pictured with two railroad workers on his Monte Coca line in Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic. Source: William Bass, Thirteen From the Front: A Memento. 1909. From the moment the first colonizers arrived in the Caribbean, the West has treated the region as a treasure chest for resource extraction and labor exploitation….
(2024-02-28). Prisoners, Unions Sue Alabama, Alleging 'Modern-Day Slavery'. popularresistance.org A group of current and former prisoners have sued the state of Alabama with the support of two unions who have signed on as co-plaintiffs, the Union of Southern Service Workers, and the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. The lawsuit claims that Alabama's system of prison labor amounts to a "modern-day form of slavery" that generates massive profits for private businesses and revenues for the state by forcing incarcerated people to work for little or no pay. Jacob Morrison and Adam Keller join Rattling the Bars to discuss the lawsuit and the importance of the fight for prisoners' rights to the overall l…
(2024-02-28). North West ex-mineworkers receive over R76m of their unclaimed benefits. sanews.gov.za North West ex-mineworkers receive over R76m of their unclaimed benefits | The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has praised the North West provincial government for its dedication to tracing and tracking ex-mineworkers who left employment without claiming their benefits. | The North West has so far traced 20 798 ex-mineworkers, with 2 669 claims processed and paid to the tune of R76.9 million between 2022 and 2023. | This comes after Dhlomo launched the compensation project with the North West Premier and MEC for Health in August 2022. | "The intervention aims to provide ex-mineworkers and thei…
(2024-02-28). Sean Diddy Combs sued by male producer for sexual assault. albawaba.com Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones, a music producer, has filed a lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs in the Southern District of New York.The allegations are serious, accusing Combs of unwanted sexual advances, forced engagement with sex workers, and other disturbing behavior.Whatever else they say about Diddy is true. This right here is slimy work According to court d…
(2024-02-28). Covid vaccine mandates for police and ambulance workers were unlawful, an Australian court has found. expose-news.com In a landmark decision, the Queensland Supreme Court ruled yesterday that covid vaccine mandates for police officers and paramedics were unlawful. "This decision by the Queensland Supreme Court makes it paramount we …
(2024-02-28). What brewery workers are up against: the international operations of Molson Coors and Anheuser-Busch. wsws.org Brewery workers must confront the international corporate strategies of the companies with an international working- class strategy to defend jobs and working conditions…
(2024-02-28). Minnesota: 8,000 janitorial workers plan March 4 walkout; 3,700 St. Paul teachers set to strike on March 11. wsws.org Thousands of Minnesota workers, potentially striking at the same time, should be united into a joint struggle and led by rank-and-file committees.
(2024-02-28). U.S. allegation of 'forced labor' in Xinjiang is huge lie: Foreign Ministry. ecns.cn The allegation of "forced labor" in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is a huge lie, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, urging the U.S. to immediately stop smearing China, stop intervening in China's internal affairs, and stop politicizing and weaponizing trade issues.
(2024-02-28). Spotlight on GBV action plan. sanews.gov.za Spotlight on GBV action plan | Government and civil society continue to forge a collaborative approach to ensure the implementation of the National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF-NSP). | Launched in April 2020, the GBVF-NSP has six pillars, including accountability, coordination and leadership; prevention and rebuilding; justice, safety and protection; response, care support and healing; economic power, and research and information. | Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Deputy Minister, Nokuzola Tolashe, said the department has already made a submission requesting that GBVF be…
(2024-02-28). CIA Set up 12 Secret Facilities in Ukraine Along Russian Border Over Eight Year Period — NYT Report. orinocotribune.com American intelligence agencies reportedly collaborated closely with their Ukrainian counterparts, providing training to operatives conducting missions in Russia, Europe, Cuba, and other areas with an active Russian presence. | The
(2024-02-28). Mpumalanga ready to host Presidential Imbizo. sanews.gov.za Mpumalanga ready to host Presidential Imbizo | Preparations are well underway for the Presidential Imbizo to be held next Wednesday at the Sy Mthimunye Stadium in the Emalahleni Local Municipality, Nkangala District, Mpumalanga. | Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane is expected to welcome President Cyril Ramaphosa and Cabinet Ministers for the District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo. | About 3 000 people across the province, including traditional leaders, civil society organisations and labour; women, youth, persons with disabilities and business representatives are expected to attend. | Mtsh…
(2024-02-28). Health Secretary refused to suspend junior doctors' strike over 'how it would look in Daily Mail'. leftfootforward.org Junior doctors are on strike for the 10th time since the dispute began nearly a year ago…
(2024-02-28). Yellen Calls for Frozen Russian Central Bank Funds to Be Given to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday called for the US and its allies to hand $300 billion in frozen Russian central bank funds to Ukraine, a step that would significantly escalate the Western economic war against Russia. "It is necessary and urgent for our coalition to find a way to unlock the value of these …
(2024-02-28). Democrats Signal They Would Protect Speaker Johnson If He Brought Ukraine Aid to Floor for a Vote. news.antiwar.com Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), the top Democrat in the House, has suggested that Democrats would protect House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) from being ousted if he brought the $95 billion foreign military aid bill to the floor for a vote. Some Republicans have threatened to oust Johnson as speaker if he holds a vote on …
(2024-02-28). The reality of Bidenomics: How good was Biden for the economy? geopoliticaleconomy.com Political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson discuss the rhetoric and reality of Bidenomics, and how good US President Joe Biden really was for the economy.
(2024-02-28). Prabowo Subianto: Indonesia's Defense Minister poised for presidency amid allegations of controversial past. peoplesdispatch.org As preliminary results hint at Prabowo Subianto's victory in Indonesia's presidential race, political tension rises with Ganjar Pranowo and Anies Baswedan seeking an inquiry into alleged irregularities. Beyond the election drama, Indonesia grapples with persistent issues from economic struggles to foreign relations.
(2024-02-28). Brazil's Health Industrial Complex puts health at the heart of industrialization. peoplesdispatch.org During the historic Free, Democratic and Popular Health Conference, the health movement presented Lula with a letter of commitment, urging him to persist in "strengthening the role of the state in fostering and sustaining the Health Economic-Industrial Complex (CEIS)" in his government program. Upon being elected, Lula honored his commitment to health in his first …
(2024-02-28). Brazil's Health Industrial Complex puts health at the heart of industrialization. peoplesdispatch.org Lula's government is fulfilling his promise to health movements by progressing works on the Health Economic-Industrial Complex, with the aim to provide Brazil's health system with independence from transnational corporations…
(2024-02-28). Prabowo Subianto: Indonesia's Defense Minister poised for presidency amid allegations of controversial past. peoplesdispatch.org Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's Defense Minister and a former army general, is poised to become the next president of the country. Although the official results are due next month, preliminary figures indicate that Prabowo will secure close to 60% of the vote. Two unsuccessful presidential candidates in Indonesia are calling for an official inquiry into the …
(2024-02-28). Hands Off Uhuru: FBI Violates Freedom Of Information Act. popularresistance.org Supporters of the "Uhuru 3" are accusing the FBI of engaging in a cover-up and violating the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). They are calling for pressure to be put on U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to drop the Department of Justice's (DOJ) baseless charges against African People's Socialist Party (APSP) Chairman Omali Yeshitela and two leaders in the APSP's white solidarity component, Penny Hess and Jesse Nevel. | It's been over six months since attorneys filed Freedom of Information Act requests for information on FBI investigations of the "Uhuru 3", who were indicted in April 2023 on fabricated charg…
(2024-02-28). Letter To The People For Integration Of Latin America And The Caribbean. popularresistance.org On February 23, the organizations participating in the Conference on the Integration of Latin American and Caribbean Peoples approved the "Letter to the People for the Integration of Latin America and the Caribbean". The letter contains a summary of the event's discussions and notes for advancing the integration of the people of the region. The Conference, which began February 22, ended February 24. In total, 4,000 people, from more than 20 countries in the region, participated in the event. Colombian Vice President Francia Marquéz was also present at the Conference.
(2024-02-28). Basic Press Freedoms At Stake In The Julian Assange Case. popularresistance.org At least a half hour before the Royal Courts of Justice opened their doors on Tuesday, February 20, thousands had already gathered outside the courthouse. In two hours, two British judges would be hearing two days of arguments in what may be journalist Julian Assange's final plea that the UK courts halt his extradition to the United States. The United States is seeking to put the WikiLeaks founder on trial for exposing its war crimes — which would set a precedent that the Espionage Act can be used to prosecute journalists who publish information the US government doesn't like.
(2024-02-28). Railroad Administration Proposes National Network Of Long Distance Train Routes. popularresistance.org In 2021, Congress directed the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to study potential restored and new "long-distance" routes. The High Speed Rail Alliance is a member of the stakeholder group providing input into study. | Last week, the FRA presented a proposed list of routes to be studied, as well as, some initial thoughts about governance. The initial proposal would add 15 long-distance routes, serving 61 additional metropolitan areas to create a true national network. | They are seeking public input by Friday, March 8.
(2024-02-28). Getting Ukraine's History Right Is Crucial for Anti-Imperialist Politics. truthout.org This month marks the 10th anniversary of the 2014 Maidan Revolution in Ukraine, which ousted President Viktor Yanukovych and in turn prompted the Russian seizure of Crimea and the Russian-backed secessionist movement in the Donbas. It also marks the second anniversary of the Russian invasion eight years later. Western anti-imperialists have correctly recognized a number of provocative actions and… |
(2024-02-28). Joe Biden and top US lawmakers hold 'intense' Ukraine talks at White House. scmp.com Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said there was 'optimism' about avoiding a US government shutdown, but no deal was reached on military aid for Kyiv.
(2024-02-28). Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky praises Saudi efforts in seeking end to war. scmp.com The president and the kingdom's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed a peace summit that Switzerland has agreed to host later in the year.
(2024-02-28). Zelensky Complains Ukraine Received Only 30% of Artillery Shells Promised by EU. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-28). China sends representative to continue searching for Ukraine crisis settlement. ecns.cn Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Eurasian Affairs Li Hui will visit Russia, the EU headquarters, Poland, Ukraine, Germany and France from Saturday to conduct a second round of shuttle diplomacy for a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.
(2024-02-28). CovertAction Bulletin — Ukraine and the Growing Anti-War Movement: Lessons after 2 Years. covertactionmagazine.com February 24 marked the second anniversary of the Russian military invasion of Ukraine. With tens of thousands dead and more wounded on both sides and no end in sight to the conflict, it's important to remember that the history of this conflict did not begin on February 24, 2022, nor on February 22, 2014, when the Russian military took control of the Crimean Peninsula…
(2024-02-28). Peace talks sans Russia absurd: Kremlin. ecns.cn The Kremlin said on Monday that the idea of holding peace talks without Russia was ridiculous, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he hoped to hold a spring summit in Switzerland to discuss his peace vision with Kyiv's allies.
(2024-02-28). Poland hit by protests over cheap Ukrainian imports. ecns.cn Farmers in Poland have intensified protests against cheap food imports from Ukraine, which have flooded into the European Union since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict two years ago.
(2024-02-28). Biden presses House Speaker for Ukraine war funding with congressional leaders at budget impasse. wsws.org President Biden met with top Republican and Democratic Party congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the budget impasse and press the administration's priority of funding for war.
(2024-02-28). R1 billion investment to boost tugboat availability. sanews.gov.za R1 billion investment to boost tugboat availability | Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is injecting a R1 billion investment in its marine fleet renewal programme through the acquisition of seven tugboats aimed at enhancing marine operations at its commercial seaports. | "The seven tugboats will replace marine craft that has reached its operational lifespan at the ports of Durban [in KwaZulu-Natal] and East London [in the Eastern Cape]. TNPA has awarded two contracts to a shipbuilding company, Damen Shipyards Cape Town, to deliver the seven tugboats from April to August 2024," Transnet said on Tuesday. | F…
(2024-02-28). Airlines made US$33 billion from baggage fees worldwide last year, and they could make even more this year. scmp.com Last year's estimate is up almost 15 per cent from 2022, and it's the first time it's crossed US$30 billion since before the pandemic.
(2024-02-28). Demolition work of collapsed bridge underway in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Demolition work is underway at the collision site of Lixinsha Bridge in Nansha District of Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 27, 2024.
(2024-02-28). Belarusian automaker MAZ delivers passenger vehicles to Russia's Sochi. eng.belta.by MAZ continues supplying passenger vehicles running on compressed natural gas to Sochi. "50 MAZ 203 buses were delivered on time, as promised by Ambassador Dmitry Krutoi during negotiations with Deputy Governor of Krasnodar Territory Alexander Ruppel," the press service noted.
(2024-02-28). Colombia's foreign ministry in turmoil over "corrupt" passport deal. colombiareports.com Colombia's Foreign Ministry is in turmoil after its secretary general signed off on a $150 million (COP599 billion) contract without the approval from the acting minister. In a stunning move,…
(2024-02-28). SPECIAL REPORT: 'We feel support, trust the commander.' How Marina Vasilevskaya passed a space exam. eng.belta.by
(2024-02-28). Chinese companies shine at MWC. ecns.cn Chinese technology companies are in the limelight at the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2024, a major telecommunications industry event in Barcelona, Spain, as they showcase their latest innovations to explore new business opportunities and gain a wider presence in Europe and beyond.
(2024-02-28). Costa Rica reports nearly 140 homicides in 2024. plenglish.com The province alone has reported 36 murders of that total, and three of them were committed in the last few hours, according to data. | One of the homicides was perpetrated in front of the Limón Provincial Court on Monday, when a man known as "El Chombo" was shot to death. Given the circumstances, the court closed its doors during the day. | Despite efforts by the Executive and other State powers to curb the crime wave in the country, every day Costa Rica registers violent deaths due to homicides. | The country closed 2023 with a record of 907 homicides.
(2024-02-28). Counselors training to counter military recruiting. anabaptistworld.org Peaceful Options for Training and Careers has begun training volunteer counselors to help young adults find nonmilitary career, service and training opportunities.
(2024-02-28). Top priorities for Belarusian Institute for Strategic Research identified. eng.belta.by The Belarusian Institute for Strategic Research takes an active part in providing information and analysis support for state administration processes. Its branches have been set up in all the regions and help even more effectively examine the situation on the ground.
(2024-02-28). Activists allege 'heavy-handed' UAE restrictions at WTO talk. newarab.com 
A coalition of civil society groups on Wednesday accused the Our World Is Not for Sale (OWINFS), representing more than a dozen civil society groups, said it has complained to the WTO following a series of incidents at the body's 13th ministerial confe…
(2024-02-28). National security bill passes second reading in Belarus. eng.belta.by The bill "On amendments to national security laws" has passed the second | reading at the tenth session of the House of Representatives of the | seventh convocation, BelTA has learned.
(2024-02-28). Irish-Iraqi activist Yasser Eljuboori detained in Baghdad. newarab.com 
An Irish- Iraq, where different militias, especially L…
(2024-02-28). African nations adopt digital and social media guidelines. sanews.gov.za African nations adopt digital and social media guidelines | The Association of African Election Authorities (AAEA) has launched a set of principles and guidelines aimed at getting the most out of digital and social media, while mitigating its potential harms. | The guidelines, launched on Tuesday, emphasise the dangers of social media abuse, and call for responsible use and accountability from both platform owners and users. | The launch event was attended by 16 African Election Management Bodies (EMB) from countries that will hold elections in 2024 and 2025. | The guidelines encourage African EMBs to develop a c…
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(2024-02-28). Historian suggests out-of-court settlement of Gyanvapi case. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Leaders of both Hindu and Muslim communities should consider an out-of-court settlement of Gyanvapi case in Varanasi as there are enough evidence to prove that there was a temple of Lord Shiva at the disputed site for years and a mosque was built there later, noted historian and author Vikram Sampath said …
(2024-02-28). MFA: New criminal cases might be opened against people initiating sanctions against Belarus. eng.belta.by "The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has studied the carbon-copy statements by the European Union and individual member states in connection with the elections held recently in the country. We took note of the latest conclusions by the EU Council and the decision to extend the illegal sanctions," the ministry said.
(2024-02-28). Belarus' CEC to decide on convening parliament's first session on 1 March. eng.belta.by Belarus' CEC will also decide on convening the first session of the 8th convocation House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, will schedule elections of delegates of the Belarusian People's Congress.
(2024-02-28). Video of men brutally beating woman in Syria goes viral. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A video circulated on social media showing a man holding a stick and brutally hitting a woman in the middle of the day before other men; including minors, joined the attack.According to some netizens, the video is expected to be taken in Syria's Tall as Samn in Ar-Raqqah Governorate. Initial unconfirmed reports revealed that the attack happened against two sisters, and was carried out by brothers and relatives.Many accounts on X (formerly Twitter) posted the video and allegedly said that relatives carried out a brutal attack against two sisters; Lina and Aisha, in Syria's Ar-Raqqah Governorate.Ÿ&a…
(2024-02-28). Iran foils "terrorist attack" in Sistan-Baluchistan. albawaba.com
(2024-02-28). Are the RSF recruiting children to fight in Sudan's war? newarab.com 
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(2024-02-28). The elites' tax evasion: Unveiling the global decline in fair taxation. nationofchange.org The wealthiest 1 percent in the globe's most influential economies have seen their tax obligations dramatically reduced.
(2024-02-28). Belarus clinch five medals on Altyn Mergen Grand Prix day five. eng.belta.by Taking part in the tournament are 230 athletes from six countries: Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The Tuesday competition program featured five events, with Belarusians securing medals in three finals.
(2024-02-28). Lavrov'un Türkiye ziyaretinin tarihi belli oldu. img.piri.net Rusya Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ±ndan yapƒ±lan aà߃±klamada, Rusya Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bakanƒ± Sergey Lavrov'un 1-2 Mart'ta Antalya Diplomasi Forumu'na katƒ±lmak àºzere Türkiye'ye ziyaret geràßekle≈ütireceƒüi duyuruldu. | Temaslarda bulunacak: | Antalya Diplomasi Forumu (ADF), Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan'ƒ±n himayesinde, Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bak…
(2024-02-28). Source shares Apple's full stop on Apple Car project. ecns.cn Apple has halted development on its electric car project a decade after the tech giant initiated the project, reported by Reuters on Tuesday.
(2024-02-28). 'Germany seeking to cover up human rights violations in Palestine'. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani says that Germany is resorting to making allegations to cover up the violation of human rights in Palestine. What Germany has commented in the recent meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council to accuse Iran was a fruitless attempt to cover up the country's support for …
(2024-02-28). Charlotte Tilbury fires Bella Hadid for Palestine support, launches Orebella. albawaba.com
(2024-02-28). Leader: Iran Will Advance if World Sees Iranian Nation's Presence in 'Decisive Scenes'. english.almanar.com.lb 
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei says if the Iranian nation shows the world that they are present in 'decisive scenes', they will save the country and contribute to Iran's progress. "Strong and fervent elections constitute one of the pillars of running the country properly," the Leader said. "If we can show …
(2024-02-28). President of Mexico Inaugurates Drinking Water Supply System for Yaqui People. orinocotribune.com The president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, inaugurated the Yaqui Aqueduct, a drinking water supply system aimed at solving the serious water shortage in 50 rural communities, populated by 40,000 indigenous Yaqui people, who live in southern Sonora, in northwestern Mexico. | During the inauguration of the aqueduct on Sunday, February 25, President López Obrador stated that the Yaqui Aqueduct is part of the commitments of the Justice Plan for Indigenous Peoples that intend to attend to the historical demands of the Yaqui indigenous people, which include education, health, social development, economic dev…
(2024-02-28). Inside the GOP's Secret Assault on the Voting Rights Act in Washington State. truthout.org Republican Paul Graves' work was about to come undone. In the wee hours of Nov. 15, 2021, he and his fellow Republican on Washington state's independent redistricting commission had finally prevailed on their Democratic counterparts to agree to the maps voters would use in the upcoming election. But then Latino voters sued the state, claiming the new legislative maps didn't give them voting power… |
(2024-02-28). The Government Misinformation about the Deadly Harms of the 5G Futuristic Technologies. expose-news.com The Defender, recently published a woman's account of how her life dramatically changed after having 51 strokes following the "upgrade" of a cell tower 900 feet from her home. There are too …
(2024-02-28). Japan's births hit record low, falling faster than forecast. ecns.cn Japan last year recorded the lowest number of births in history, according to Japan's health ministry, worse than earlier forecasts.
(2024-02-28). MFA: Belarus is open to human rights cooperation based on equal footing. eng.belta.by "Belarus is ready for such cooperation on an equal and mutually respectful basis with any member of the international community," the diplomat said.
(2024-02-28). Ronaldo faces Saudi probe over 'obscene' gesture toward fans. newarab.com 
(2024-02-28). Andrew Bridgen's defamation suit against Midazolam Matt has its first hearing on Friday. expose-news.com In May last year, Andrew Bridgen, the Member of Parliament for North West Leicestershire, announced he was suing Matt Hancock for defamation. Yesterday he tweeted that his legal claim against Matt Hancock …
(2024-02-28). In Nepal, CADTM delegates took part in the opening march of the World Social Forum and successfully completed their initial workshops. cadtm.org The World Social Forum, which took place this year in Kathmandu (Nepal), began on Thursday 15 February 2024. The CADTM International network was represented by delegates from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire and the Shared International Secretariat. A total of seven activities were carried out by the delegation.
| Thursday 15 February: The opening march
| The opening march brought together nearly 15,000 people who marched to demand a different world.The slogans (…) | – | /…
(2024-02-28). The State Corporatist Media Coup RevealedÔªø. "Mass Censorship — Weapons of Mass Deletion" globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-28). Venezuela's Minister of Defense Commemorates 35 Years Since the Caracazo. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's Minister of Defense Vladimir Padrino López, in order to commemorate the events of February 27, 1989, known as the Caracazo, published an official statement on his account on the social media network X. | The minister recalled how, on that day, a "popular rebellion filled with indignation and dissatisfaction awakened, in the conscience of the heirs of the Father Liberator, the urgent need for a radical political transformation in Venezuela." | Below is the full text of Padrino López's statement: | If there is an event in the contemporary history of our country that redefined its course, it was precisel…
(2024-02-28). Number of overseas returnees higher than before pandemic, report says. ecns.cn Though the number of overseas Chinese students returning to the Chinese mainland to find work declined in 2023 due to concerns about employment prospects and uncertainties about international politics, the figure was still higher than that seen five years ago…
(2024-02-28). The International Russophile Movement Conference. sonar21.com 
I have been limited in posting this week because I have been quite busy. I arrived Moscow early Sunday morning at Vnukovo Airport and was ferried to the Metropol Hotel. What a place. The Metropol opened in 1904 and is three blocks from the entrance to Red Square. Check out the art deco elevator and the amazing breakfast room (just to prove I was in Moscow). | I caught a few hours of sleep and then forced myself out of bed and into the street for a stroll. Given the proximity to Red Square I had to return. This time I decided to visit Lenin's Tomb. A macabre scene to say the least. But the rest of Red Squ…
(2024-02-28). Egypt renews detention of Uber driver accused of kidnap. newarab.com 
(2024-02-28). 1948 Palestinians: Low turnout expected for local elections. newarab.com 
(2024-02-28). Belarus' MFA: EU does not shy away from using terrorist means to achieve its goals. eng.belta.by "Special attention should be paid to the overemphasized 'support of the European Union for civil society and democratic forces of Belarus'. Brussels' undisguised support for exclusively pro-Western, Russophobic and nationalist forces is alarming," the ministry said.
(2024-02-28). Historian suggests out-of-court settlement of Gyanvapi case. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Leaders of both Hindu and Muslim communities should consider an out-of-court settlement of Gyanvapi case in Varanasi as there are enough evidence to prove that there was a temple of Lord Shiva at the disputed site for years and a mosque was built there later, noted historian and author Vikram Sampath said …
(2024-02-28). 'Small yard, high fence' can't block China's tech progress: FM. ecns.cn The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday said that arbitrarily putting up barriers can't stop China's innovation, and it urged the U.S. to support companies from all countries to promote technological progress through fair competition.
(2024-02-28). Paying Tribute to Bir Chilarai. pressenza.com 
The stage was readied to narrate the inspiring story of Bir Chilarai, the younger brother of Maharaj Narnarayan, the 16th-century great Koch king of eastern Bharat, as the astonishing war hero who mesmerized everyone with his bravery, clever diplomacy, patriotism, and scholarly personality. The makeshift platform, erected on the bank of the mighty river Brahmaputra, welcomed thousands of enthusiastic audience as the sunset was on the horizon. The illuminating stage under the soothing full moon started unfolding the events that gave birth to Chilarai, who was born on a Phagun Purnima and so initially named Shuklad…
(2024-02-28). Destinations for Chinese students studying abroad become more diverse: report. ecns.cn The destinations for Chinese students studying abroad will become more diverse and comprehensive, while China remains the largest source of international students for countries such as the U.S., the UK, Australia, Japan, Germany and New Zealand during the 2022-23 academic year.
(2024-02-28). Chinese chip maker cleared of spying charges in US criminal trade secrets case. scmp.com A judge ruled that prosecutors failed to prove Fujian Jinhua misappropriated proprietary data from Micron, in a blow to the a US crackdown on IP theft by China.
(2024-02-28). UAE Interpol chief meets sanctioned Syrian regime minister. newarab.com 
The Emirati head of Interpol Several Syria analysts and activists shared the photo of Raisi and the notorious Syrian figure, whose regime has disappeared around 135,000 political prisoners. | "[R…
(2024-02-28). Nigerian Christians face persecution. anabaptistworld.org Islamist Fulani militants in the central Nigerian state of Plateau are continuing an anti-Christian killing spree that began with a devastating Christmas-time attack that left almost 200 Christians dead and hundreds others injured. On Feb. 18, six people were ambushed, with one killed and others injured, including a woman who was raped. A week earlier, …
(2024-02-28). Jacob Rothschild has died. expose-news.com Lord Jacob Rothschild, British financier and prominent member of the Rothschild banking family, died on Monday aged 87. He was a member of the UK parliament's upper House of Lords between 1991 …
(2024-02-28). Andreichenko: Recent elections have showed high trust in Belarusian government. eng.belta.by The recent parliamentary and local elections in Belarus have demonstrated a strong trust in government among the general public.
(2024-02-28). AutoFlight completes world's first inter-city flight in S China. ecns.cn The eVTOL aircraft, developed by a high-tech company AutoFlight and named as Prosperity, completed its world's first 55-kilometer inter-city electric air-taxi demonstration flight in 20 minutes on Tuesday.
(2024-02-28). Over 100,000 'uncommitted' votes cast in Michigan primary. newarab.com 
(2024-02-28). Using hair to fight pollution. america.cgtn.com 
There's a natural resource that fights pollution and could potentially help vegetation grow. | It's widely available worldwide, yet few people likely recognize its true worth. | As CGTN's Mark Niu reports, this miraculous material comes right from the top of our very own heads.
(2024-02-28). Beijing to welcome 50 giant pandas to new research base. ecns.cn Beijing began the construction of a national giant panda conservation and research center with 50 pandas, which is expected to open in 2025, according to an official from the Fangshan district on Thursday.
(2024-02-28). Banks doing little to protect scam victims. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-28). Bulla Loca Goldmine Update: Voluntary Eviction of Illegal Miners & Reforestation. orinocotribune.com The head of the Strategic Operational Command of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB), General Domingo Hernández Lárez, is responsible for an ongoing rescue operation at the Bulla Loca illegal mine, in La Paragua, Venezuela, where a collapse on February 20 left 16 dead and 36 injured. | Hernández Lárez's assignment was reported by President Nicolás Maduro, who provided details regarding the deployment of a comprehensive reforestation plan "because they had completely destroyed that area that corresponds to a Venezuelan natural park." | President Maduro noted that there were irregularities involved in the i…
(2024-02-28). Haiti: 20 Years After the Coup. libya360.wordpress.com Jemima Pierre Jemima Pierre's presentation at a forum to commemorate the US-France-Canada-sponsored 2004 coup d'état in Haiti. The forum was hosted by the Center for Caribbean Studies at the University of Toronto on February 26, 2024. My comments today focus on the general refusal to acknowledge that since 2004, Haiti has been under a foreign…
(2024-02-28). The Met Police's institutional racism is beyond reform. newarab.com 
It's clear that the Metropolitan Police have some serious institutional problems. One of the most recent, the The…
(2024-02-28). Transnet expands port to meet industry demands. sanews.gov.za Transnet expands port to meet industry demands | In its ongoing drive for port expansion and operational performance improvement, the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is repositioning its Western Region ports of Cape Town, Mossel Bay and Saldanha for the provision of world-class port infrastructure to support the regions' booming shipping demand. | Projects in the pipeline include Phase2B of the Cape Town Container Terminal expansion at the Port of Cape Town. | "As part of the project, TNPA is currently finalising a detailed design of the rail infrastructure upgrade – a key deliverable that will enable th…
(2024-02-28). Turkish drones kill 3 in an attack on Christian militia. newarab.com 
(2024-02-28). Worthy vs. Unworthy Victims: Study Reveals Media's Selective Coverage of Navalny and Lira. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-28). Important Debate on Strengthening Peace in the Nordic Region. pressenza.com Panel discussion scheduled for March 8, 2024, 15.00 EET (Helsinki), 14.00 CET (Stockholm), 8.00 am EST (New York): | The Nordic Region, along with Europe and the entire world, has recently experienced numerous complex developments whose impacts on the security of the Nordic Region and its surrounding areas remain unclear. These include navigating the COVID-19 pandemic with mass vaccinations, lockdowns causing detrimental effects on economies and human well-being, challenges posed by the Omicron variant, and the looming threat of new pandemics. | Additionally, events such as the 2014 change of power in Ukr…
(2024-02-28). Ten takeaways: The palm oil scheme leaving Indonesian villagers submerged in debt. cadtm.org
(2024-02-28). Huawei starts building the infrastructure for a 5.5G network. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Huawei has taken a bold step to get around trade problems by announcing the start of building infrastructure for the 5.5G network. This shows that they are strong in the face of the American ban. The leaders of the company have said that they want to use 5.5G technology and release their new Multi-modal Communication Function (MCF) function by the end of 2024.Due to problems caused by the American embargo, Huawei made a new announcement at the MWC 2024 event in Barcelona: they started building the infrastructure for the 5.5G network. Senior executive George Gao laid out the company's bold schedule and…
(2024-02-28). The Koch Network Is Killing Rail Safety. levernews.com 
(2024-02-28). UK medicines regulator puts patients at serious risk, MPs say. expose-news.com The All-Party Parliamentary Group ("APPG") on pandemic response and recovery, an influential group of Members of Parliament ("MPs"), has raised "serious patient safety concerns". It has claimed that "far from protecting patients" …
(2024-02-28). Protection from straying animals increased. ecns.cn Provincial forestry and grassland bureaus will delineate the boundaries of suitable habitats for wild animals to alleviate the harm caused by the rapid growth of wild animal populations, such as crop damage and human casualties.
(2024-02-28). Political and electoral crisis in Costa Rica? The collapse of the two-party system and the rise of the right-wing. pressenza.com Costa Rica enjoys international recognition, among other things, for its stable democracy; for its protected natural resources and rich natural diversity; for the abolition of the army 76 years ago; for democratic elections, and for stable changes of government every four years since 1848, with some very short periods of coups d'état, two in the 20th century, each lasting two years; for a system of political parties that has been functioning since 1889; for a stable constitutional system since 1871; for the exercise of freedoms and rights and a wide range of human rights. | By Vladimir de la Cruz | In this scenar…
(2024-02-28). Florida Officials Cut Sociology as Core College Class in War on Critical Thought. truthout.org When Afshan Jafar arrived at Ohio Wesleyan University as an undergraduate in 1995, she enthusiastically enrolled in a variety of classes, including classics, dance, economics, philosophy and sociology. As an international student from Pakistan, she found the array fascinating, but it was an 8: 30 am class called "Intro to Sociology" that most intrigued her. "The class helped ease my transition from… |
(2024-02-28). Belarusian MFA: Human rights long turned into tool of pressure by West. eng.belta.by Accusations of violation of the paper-based human rights standards have long become a tool of pressure for the West, Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yuri Ambrazevich said at a session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
(2024-02-28). Online literature industry continues to grow. ecns.cn The Chinese online literature industry continued to grow last year, offering readers more quality works, and the development of related intellectual property accelerated, according to a report released on Monday.
(2024-02-28). The CADTM holds seven successful workshops at the World Social Forum in Kathmandu (Nepal). cadtm.org
(2024-02-28). Release Rasmane Zinaba. cadtm.org
(2024-02-28). Campaigns targeting fire hazards underway. ecns.cn Governments at various levels have launched campaigns to address fire hazards caused by the improper parking of electric bicycles, as experts warned of the reasons behind fires caused by these vehicles.
(2024-02-28). Backlash: Women's History Month in a Post-Roe World. otherwords.org It's 2024, but it feels like we're back in 1991 this Women's History Month. | Back then, President George H.W. Bush was following in the footsteps of his predecessor Ronald Reagan by continuing to appoint conservative judges to the federal bench, and Roe v. Wade was expected to fall. | Radical anti-abortion activism had gained prominence and strength. Popular media was awash with stories pushing the myth that women were dissatisfied and unhappy — and feminist ideals of women's empowerment were to blame. | Then a blockbuster book hit the streets: Backlash by Susan Faludi. | It came out just as the legal noti…
(2024-02-28). Gauteng has enough food for the needy- MEC Hlophe. sanews.gov.za Gauteng has enough food for the needy- MEC Hlophe | The Gauteng Department of Social Development has assured residents that there's enough food for the needy in the province. | This follows a statement by the Democratic Alliance earlier this month creating an impression that the department is failing to provide food security for the destitute. | Hlophe said the Gauteng City Region Urban Poverty and Elimination Strategy remains the lodestar pillar in driving the provincial elevated priority of eliminating poverty and inequality for poor and vulnerable citizens. | "To this end, an array of food security programmes…
(2024-02-28). World Protests: A Study of Key Protest Issues in the 21st Century. cadtm.org
(2024-02-28). Vasilevskaya: 'I will call my mother first after landing on Earth'. eng.belta.by On 28 February, the Cosmonaut Training Center hosted the examination complex training of the prime crew of Visiting Expedition-21 to the International Space Station.
(2024-02-28). Red Army Faction militant Daniela Klette arrested in Germany after decades on the run. scmp.com Daniela Klette, the only woman tagged as 'dangerous' on Europol's most-wanted list, was taken into custody for attempted murder and a series of robberies.
(2024-02-28). China makes breakthrough on dilution refrigerator for quantum computing chips. ecns.cn China has started mass production of a dilution refrigerator, a device that can provide an ultra-low temperature environment close to absolute 0 C for superconducting quantum computer chips, in a major breakthrough amid foreign technological blockades.
(2024-02-28). Chinese, U.S. researchers develop semiconductor. ecns.cn Researchers from Tianjin University and the Georgia Institute of Technology in the United States have recently developed a new type of semiconductor using the material graphene, which could lead to the development of smaller, faster and more efficient electronics.
(2024-02-28). Russia Has Become the World's Youth Center. orinocotribune.com By Batko Milacic — Feb 25, 2024 | On February 29, the World Youth Festival opens in the Russian city of Sochi with the participation of representatives from more than 100 countries. Young people from Venezuela will have an important role at the festival | The first Russian-Venezuelan youth forum was already held in Moscow last October. It was attended by a young delegation from the Bolivarian Republic: parliamentarians and diplomats, representatives of major organizations, the best guys in the field of education, and from government agencies. The format of the World Youth Forum is now as wide as possible. Le…
(2024-02-28). The World Social Forum: The counterweight to the World Economic Forum. cadtm.org
(2024-02-28). Employment bill passes first reading in Belarusian parliament. eng.belta.by The draft law was submitted to the House of Representatives by the Council of Ministers. The bill provides for a comprehensive regulation of social relations in employment promotion.
(2024-02-28). Several casualties in an attack on Chad intelligence services office. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to local reports, several casualties have been recorded killed in an attack on the Chad Intelligence Services office in N'Djamena. An attack on the office of Chad's strong ANSE internal security agency in the capital N'Djamena killed multiple individuals, according to a government statement released on Wednesday.The statement blamed the nighttime attack on activists from the opposition Socialist Party Without Borders, led by Yaya Dillo, and stated that "the situation is now completely under control" and that "the perpetrators of this act have been arrested or are being sought and will be pros…
(2024-02-28). Is it the end of Spring Break in Miami Beach? america.cgtn.com 
Spring Break is just weeks away. It's a time when college students around the world go on holiday. | In the U.S., one popular destination for springtime revelry is saying don't come here, despite the potential influx of revenue. | Officials in Miami Beach, Florida have determined the yearly upheaval in their city is just not worth the problems that come along with it. | CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez brings us the story.
(2024-02-28). Part 4] Questions and answers on China : Could China lend differently? cadtm.org
(2024-02-28). Jam Master Jay: 2 men convicted of murdering Run-DMC member in 2002. scmp.com Conviction brings closure to a cold case mystery that has frustrated the rapper's family and fans for more than two decades.
(2024-02-28). Another day, another Foxtel service. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-28). The Heat: Climate Change Crisis. america.cgtn.com 
(2024-02-28). At Asia events, C919, ARJ21 go global. ecns.cn The C919, China's domestically developed single-aisle passenger jet, and the ARJ21, a regional jet, have begun their two-week demonstration flights in Southeast Asia, indicating a brisk start to their overseas marketing.
(2024-02-28). China's Sky Hawk stealth drone receives upgrades, to conduct outdoors tests. ecns.cn China's Sky Hawk unmanned flying vehicle (UAV) is scheduled to conduct outdoors tests soon after some of its main parameters have been upgraded.
(2024-02-28). Breakaway Moldovan region asks Russia for 'protection'. newarab.com 
Russia responded that one of its "priorities" was to protect the thin sliver of land, which has been…
(2024-02-28). Layla Abdel Latif predicted Hebron's massive blaze 2 years ago! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In her television interview on Al Jadeed channel on New Year's Eve 2022, Layla Abdel Latif accurately predicted an event in Jabal al-Khalil (Hebron) that would capture the world's attention. Indeed, a massive fire broke out at a large plastic factory in Hebron, amidst fears of its spread and expansion.During her television appearance, Layla Abdel Latif discussed hundreds of predictions, each tailored to individual Arab countries, covering various topics. However, most of her forecasts tended to be negative, predicting disasters, assassinations, or similar events.With each tragic event she recalls and s…
(2024-02-28). Astronaut sets Chinese record for time in space. ecns.cn Senior Colonel Tang Hongbo ended his 216th day in orbit on Tuesday, extending his lead as the Chinese astronaut to have spent the longest time in space.
(2024-02-28). NEW REPORT: The colonial roots of global south debt. cadtm.org
(2024-02-28). Berlinale: Filmmakers Say What the Rest of the World is Saying. leftvoice.org
(2024-02-28). Qatar to invest 10 billion euros in key French sectors. newarab.com 
The investments "to the mutual benefit of both countries" will target key sectors ranging from energy transition, semiconductor, aerospace, artificial intelligence, digital, health, hospita…
(2024-02-28). Americans Need to Come to Terms with the Reality of Post-WW2 U.S. History — And Why They Aren't. theduran.com
(2024-02-28). Part 3] Questions/Answers on China : Is China doing what the World Bank, IMF and US are doing? cadtm.org
(2024-02-28). Democracy Now! 2024-02-28 Wednesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | Democracy Now! Wednesday, February 28, 2024…
(2024-02-28). Fox News' Greg Gutfeld DESTROYED For Most Excruciating Thing! youtu.be
(2024-02-28). US Army is slashing thousands of posts in major revamp. newarab.com 
The The cuts will mainly be in alread…
(2024-02-28). Russia receives 6,700 munition containers from North Korea. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to officials, North Korea has transported over 6,700 containers containing millions of munitions to Russia since September in return for food, parts, and raw materials for weapon development.South Korean Defense Minister Shin Wonsik told reporters on Tuesday that the containers could hold more than three million 152mm artillery shells or 500,000 122mm rounds."It could be a combination of the two, and you can say that at least several million shells have been sent," Shin told the Yonhap news agency. The minister did not go into detail about the source of the information.In exchange, Russia pro…
(2024-02-28). 'Germany seeking to cover up human rights violations in Palestine'. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani says that Germany is resorting to making allegations to cover up the violation of human rights in Palestine. What Germany has commented in the recent meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council to accuse Iran was a fruitless attempt to cover up the country's support for …
(2024-02-28). Dune 2 and Hollywood's commodification of Muslimness. newarab.com 
(2024-02-28). Suspects in AKA murder case to appear in court. sanews.gov.za Suspects in AKA murder case to appear in court | The six suspects arrested in the murder case of musician Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, known as AKA, and his friend Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane are due to appear in court on Thursday. | The suspects were arrested on Tuesday evening. They face charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, among others. | The announcement was made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, at the SA Police Service provincial headquarters in Durban. | The briefing was also attended by the police…
(2024-02-28). Belarusian Marina Vasilevskaya undertakes examination training at Cosmonaut Training Center. eng.belta.by Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitsky, space flight participant Belarusian Marina Vasilevskaya and NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson are taking part in the training. The training uses the simulators of the Soyuz MS manned spacecraft and the ISS Russian Segment.
(2024-02-28). Work to complete Mandlakazi Regional Bulk Water Scheme continues. sanews.gov.za Work to complete Mandlakazi Regional Bulk Water Scheme continues | The Ministry of Water and Sanitation says it is accelerating the completion of the Mandlakazi Regional Bulk Water Scheme to ensure sustainable water provision in Zululand. | The water supply scheme aims to bring relief to the community of Mandlakazi, which is between Kwa-Nongoma and Mkhuze towns in Zululand District Municipality, as well as Hlabisa under uMkhanyakude District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal. | Giving an update on the progress made to move the project toward completion, the department said on 14 December 2023, Water and Sanitation Mi…
(2024-02-28). Shanghai sets up tax tribunals to improve dispute resolution. ecns.cn Shanghai recently announced the establishment of two tax affairs tribunals, the first of their kind in the country, to centralize jurisdiction over such administrative cases and provide a better business environment under the rule of law.
(2024-02-28). Trussonomics at CPAC. dissidentvoice.org The silly will make print and leave bursts of digital traces; the idiots will make history, if only in small print. One such figure is the shortest serving UK Prime Minister in living memory, the woeful, joke-packed figure of Liz Truss who lasted a mere 50 disastrous days in office. She was even bettered by …
(2024-02-28). A meeting between women: Experience, force and communication. pressenza.com On the 5th of March, at 7 pm, in the Annette Cabelli space (Ribera de Curtidores, 2 — Madrid), a meeting will occur between women who will talk about themselves and their social actions. The event is organized by Convergencia de las Culturas. | It is an event in which we want to acknowledge the experiences of different women in the field of social action, to give us the strength to continue moving forward, and to inspire us with different ideas of expression and communication. | Every day we feel the great rejection of physical violence, wars, economic violence, discrimination, and racial, sexual, religious,…
(2024-02-28). Belarus, WTO discuss accession prospects. eng.belta.by On the sidelines of the conference, the delegation of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs headed by Yuri Gorelik, director of the department of foreign economic activities at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus, met with WTO Deputy Director General Zhang Xiangchen, Director of the Accessions Division Maika Oshikawa and Secretary of the Working Group on Belarus' WTO Accession Dimitar Bratanov.
(2024-02-28). BUCE simplifies accreditation for foreign buyers using two-sided transactions. eng.belta.by The required time for accreditation will be reduced from three business days to one and the necessary package of documents will be trimmed.
(2024-02-28). Sierra Leonean president's China visit to enhance cooperation, friendship. ecns.cn President of the Republic of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio started a state visit to China from February 27 (Tuesday) till March 2, during which he is scheduled to meet with Chinese leaders and to further promote cooperation in various fields and friendship.
(2024-02-28). Lukashenko: Integral is essential for future of Belarusian microelectronics. eng.belta.by In recent years, the microelectronics industry has been a trending theme around the world. The U.S. and China are waging trade wars over chips. Belarus and Russia are discussing the projects to create new microcircuits at the level of the presidents. The West has been imposing sanctions on our enterprises for many years.
(2024-02-28). Air Quality Crisis: Climate change and policy failures endanger millions. nationofchange.org This resource is part of a broader initiative to educate Americans about the multifaceted risks posed by climate change, from poor air quality to wildfires, flooding, and extreme heat.
(2024-02-28). The Koch Network Is Killing Rail Safety. levernews.com
(2024-02-28). Restorative justice in Sumner, Mississippi. america.cgtn.com 
The brutal 1955 murder of Emmett Till, a Black teenager visiting Sumner, Mississippi from Chicago, sparked global condemnation and disgust. | The acquittal of two white men in the trial that followed, caused further shock and anger, becoming a flashpoint in the civil rights movement. | Recent moves by the Sumner community to recognize its history offers a more positive path forward in Mississippi and elsewhere. | CGTN's Dan Williams shares the story as part of our series commemorating Black History Month.
(2024-02-28). 14th National Winter Games wraps up in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn The next Games will be held in northeast China's Liaoning Province in 2028.
(2024-02-28). Herd of white-lipped deer migrate in Sanjiangyuan National Park. ecns.cn A herd of over 100 white-lipped deer, under China's first-class national protection, migrate on the frozen Yellow River in Sanjiangyuan National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province.
(2024-02-28). Iraq set to finish Syria border security wall by year's end. newarab.com 
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(2024-02-28). The succession race begins for Iran's next Supreme Leader. newarab.com 
(2024-02-28). FX's Shogun: Thrilling samurai drama that will take you to feudal Japan. albawaba.com If you are looking for a captivating historical drama with stunning visuals, complex characters, and political intrigue, look no further than FX's new miniseries Shogun.Based on the bestselling novel by James Clavell, Shogun is set in feudal Japan in the year 1600, when a civil war is raging and a mysterious English sailor arrives on a shipwrecked vessel.
(2024-02-28). Moscow as mediator? Why Russia is hosting Palestinian talks. newarab.com 
From 29 February to 2 March, there will be an "Moscow's goal is to help the various Palestinian forces agree to unite their ranks politically,"
(2024-02-28). Reform urged for WTO on free, fair trade. ecns.cn In the face of many challenges, developing and least-developed countries have urged for reforms in the World Trade Organization to ensure multilateral cooperation, fair and free trade, and the normalization of dispute settlement mechanisms.
(2024-02-28). Recyclable, non-exploding water batteries manufactured in Australia. plenglish.com Canberra, Feb 28 (Prensa Latina) Australian scientists have succeeded in manufacturing water batteries (with aqueous energy) whose materials can be recycled and are not at risk of causing a fire or exploding, it was reported here recently.
(2024-02-28). Florida Suspends "Fetal Personhood" Bill After Alabama's IVF Ruling. truthout.org Florida Republicans are unlikely to pass a so-called "fetal personhood" bill during the current legislative session following a Senate committee's decision on Monday to postpone further consideration of the proposal, which had been approved by several committees before an Alabama Supreme Court ruling last week sparked a national uproar over the right-wing push to secure rights for "the unborn."… |
(2024-02-28). Foreign firms bullish on China market. ecns.cn About 62 percent of foreign companies in China have chosen not to shift their investments out of the country, as they believe that the nation has large room for further development, according to a recent survey.
(2024-02-28). Universities are increasingly in cahoots with the arms industry — normalising war for profit. thecanary.co A new report by Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) and Demilitarise Education (dED) into the militarisation of universities reveals that privatisation, the academic funding crisis, and commercialisation of universities has led to increasing ties between military, arms companies and academia with billions of pounds worth of investment. It shows that the military relies on academic …
(2024-02-28). Mitch McConnell Announces He's Stepping Down From GOP Leadership Role. truthout.org On Wednesday afternoon, Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has represented the state of Kentucky in the upper house of Congress since 1984, announced his plans to step down as leader of the GOP conference by the end of this year. McConnell, 82 years old, is the longest-serving Senate Republican leader, having assumed the role in 2007 — nearly two decades and three presidential… |
(2024-02-28). Home Affairs introduces one-stop shop for business applications. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs introduces one-stop shop for business applications |
(2024-02-28). Embajador de Cuba entrega cartas credenciales en Uzbekistán. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 feb (RHC) El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Uzbekistán, Bakhtiyor Saidov, recibió en ceremonia solemne en la cancillería de la nación centroasiática las cartas credenciales del embajador de Cuba, Carlos Valdés…
(2024-02-28). Tennessee House Votes to Prohibit Rainbow Pride Flags in Public Schools. truthout.org The Tennessee House passed a bill on Monday prohibiting the display of pride flags in public school classrooms. The bill, House Bill 1605, now moves to the state Senate, where it is expected to pass. "Yesterday, [the] Tennessee House PASSED a bill that will BAN PRIDE FLAGS from school buildings," LGBTQ+ legislative researcher Allison Chapman said on social media. "Tennessee is actively makings… |
(2024-02-28). EU's accusations of Belarus applying special regime for 'political' convicts slammed as unfounded. eng.belta.by "In Belarus, relevant penitentiary regime laws apply to all citizens serving time for criminal offences, without any discrimination, as in any EU country. All prisoners receive the necessary medical care and other assistance in the manner and to the extent determined by law," the ministry said.
(2024-02-28). This Caribbean of ours. uwidata.com In tribute to General Augusto C. Sandino on the 90th anniversary of his passage to immortality Watching the Caribbean Baseball Series on television, beyond the successes of the Venezuelan team that became champion, I did not fail to feel some concerns. Firstly, because the games were held in Miami and secondly, for that reason, Cuba …
(2024-02-28). NASA releases images of a stadium-sized asteroid. plenglish.com Washington, Feb 28 (Prensa Latina) NASA released the first detailed images of asteroid 2008 OS7, which has the size of a stadium and has managed to come within 2.9 million kilometers from Earth, it was reported.
(2024-02-28). 'Vote for BJP or you will go to hell': Telangana BJP MP tells people, video viral. muslimmirror.com Hyderabad : A video of Nizamabad Lok Sabha MP D Arvind saying that "people will go to hell if they don't support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after benefitting from its schemes" is making rounds online. Arvind reportedly made the remarks while addressing a gathering at the saffron party's …
(2024-02-28). US must update Latin America toolkit to keep pace with China sway in region, Biden officials say. scmp.com Washington better served by focusing on economics and other areas to 'counter malign forms of Chinese and Russian influence', according to new report.
(2024-02-28). Michigan's primary reveals stark opposition: Over 100,000 voters stand 'uncommitted. nationofchange.org This unprecedented move highlights the growing frustration within key segments of his base, potentially jeopardizing his reelection prospects.
(2024-02-28). Apple cancels work on electric car, moves team to AI project. scmp.com The surprise move marks the end of the multibillion-dollar Project Titan, one of the most ambitious efforts in the tech giant's history.
(2024-02-28). Akhilesh Yadav summoned by CBI in Uttar Pradesh illegal mining case. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Network The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday summoned Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav in connection with a five-year-old illegal mining case in Uttar Pradesh. Akhilesh Yadav has been asked to join the investigation as a witness before the probe agency on February 29. The summon was issued under section …
(2024-02-28). The October 7th America Has Forgotten: And the War Deaths We No Longer Protest (or Even Think About). scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-28). Palestinian FM says Hamas knows it cannot be in new govt. newarab.com 
Palestinian foreign minister Riyad al-Maliki said Wednesday he believes Maliki told a press conference that a "technocratic" government was needed, without the Islamist group which is fighting a bitter "The time no…
(2024-02-28). Egypt shows interest in Amkodor grain storage complexes, road-building machinery. eng.belta.by Representatives of the Egyptian company KATO Investment S.A.E. have recently paid a visit to Belarusian Amkodor.
(2024-02-28). Women Speaking Up About Sexual Abuse Behind Bars Face Retaliation in California. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-28). NEVs to account for 50% in China in 2025. ecns.cn NEVs are expected to see their popularity grow in China, accounting for 40 percent of total new car sales this year and roughly 50 percent in 2025, said Ouyang Minggao, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, on Tuesday.
(2024-02-28). Fossil plant discovery has 'great significance'. ecns.cn Fossil groups of ancient plants that grew more than 300 million years ago were recently discovered in Shiyan, Hubei province — a discovery that experts say is of "great significance" in the study of prehistoric vegetation.
(2024-02-28). Syrian man dies of wounds from anti-Assad protest: sources. newarab.com 
(2024-02-28). They Are Creating Incredibly Bizarre New Technologies For The Dystopian World Of The Future. expose-news.com Many would argue that we are already living in a dystopian society, but if those that are currently running things get their way our world will soon look far more dystopian than it does now. Over the past few years, we have seen an unprecedented explosion of new technologies. Some of these technologies appear to have the potential to make life better, but others would give those in positions of power the ability to watch us, track us, monitor us and control us like never before. If you are not concerned about what we are now witnessing, that is probably because you haven't been paying attention.
(2024-02-28). Tucker Carlson accuses US of spying on him during Edward Snowden interview. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Controversial American TV host Tucker Carlson broke his silence on Tuesday and accused the United States of spying on him during his interview with Edward Snowden. Edward Snowden is an American-Russian citizen who was a computer intelligence consultant and whistleblower who leaked highly classified information from the National Security Agency (NSA) in 2013 when he was an employee and subcontractor. Conservative journalist Carlson said that US spies had tracked him during his visit to Russia earlier this month. He further claimed that spies had told a "friendly" outlet that he made an interview with Sn…
(2024-02-28). Lukashenko congratulates Tamas Sulyok on his election as president of Hungary. eng.belta.by "Minsk is interested in further development of a constructive dialogue with Budapest on the basis of equality and mutual respect, meaningful bilateral relations in trade, economy, energy, science and technology, sport, culture and other areas," the congratulatory message reads.
(2024-02-28). CAA rules likely to be notified before Lok Sabha poll announcement: Report. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Network The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is expected to notify the rules for the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) within the next couple of weeks, reported The Indian Express. These rules will be put in place before the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) comes into effect, which typically happens …
(2024-02-28). Xizang to promote public fitness with more venues. ecns.cn The Xizang autonomous region promises to increase its public sports parks in the next two years to promote its fitness cause.
(2024-02-28). Is France's pro-Morocco move risking ties with Algeria. newarab.com 
After two years of ambiguity, France has finally taken a step towards a pro-Morocco stance regarding the disputed territory of Western Sahara, further risking an already delicate relationship with Algeria, the Polisario Front's primary ally. | On Monday, 26 February, Foreign French Minister Stéphane Séjourné embarked on Paris' first official visit to Rabat after a series of diplomatic crises. | In his meeting with his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, Séjourné was expected to tackle one key issue: the territory of Western Sahara. | "The issue of the Sahara is the most prominent point in my visit to Morocco…
(2024-02-28). Nature's heartbeat, visualized. mronline.org 
A stunning animation displays the pulse of the Earth System's metabolism.
(2024-02-28). Technocensorship: When Corporations Serve As a Front for Government Censors. dissidentvoice.org 
Once a government is committed to the principle of silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down the path of increasingly repressive measures, until it becomes a source of terror to all its citizens and creates a country where everyone lives in fear. — Harry S. Truman …
(2024-02-28). Haiti: CARICOM Betrayal on Behalf of the U.S. libya360.wordpress.com Jemima Pierre Ph.D. If your knowledge of Haiti is derived entirely from the stories produced by western media outlets, you could be forgiven for believing that the following statements are true: Haiti, a "failed state" over-run by "gang violence," can only be returned to stability via the invasion of a foreign military force. Haiti has…
(2024-02-28). Modi's India is more unequal than ever. cadtm.org
(2024-02-28). Belarus reminds EU about existing cooperation possibilities. eng.belta.by The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated: "We are convinced that as neighbors Belarus and the European Union still have many intersecting interests".
(2024-02-28). US to reduce presence in the Mediterranean Sea. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In efforts to reduce their presence in the Middle East, two defense officials told CNN that a United States Marine rapid response force is set to leave the eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea in the upcoming weeks and return to the U.S.. The USS Bataan amphibious ready group and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are slated to begin sailing toward the United States in March, according to one official, though the exact departure date is unknown. If the situation worsens quickly, the Pentagon may still decide to keep the group in the region.The Marine Rapid Response unit was initially dispatched…
(2024-02-28). Azmi Bishara: United Palestinian leadership needed now. newarab.com 
(2024-02-28). How Khamenei's succession dilemma looms over Iran's election. newarab.com 
(2024-02-28). Bushnell's immolation recalls 'despair martyrs' in Tunisia. newarab.com 
Bushnell's action immediately evoked a long history of self-immolation as an act of extreme political protest, particularly in the "Global South". | On Sunday, 25 February, the 25-year-old American wore his military uniform as he appeared to livestream his self-immolatio…
(2024-02-28). Coalition's misogyny fuelling domestic violence. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-28). Egyptian teenager makes history by winning international piano competition. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Youssef Shendi, a 16-year-old musician from Egypt, recently made history by becoming the first Arab to win a prize in the Fujairah International Piano Competition. This competition, which has been running for some time now, has never seen an Arab winner until now. Youssef took home the third prize in the "Young Music" category, earning himself a generous sum of 10000 UAE dirhams. Youssef, who is currently a first-year high school student at the Conservatory School associated with the Academy of Arts, positively exceeded the expectations of his mentor, Professor Dr. Mustafa Jarana. Professor Jarana, who…
(2024-02-28). Horoscope Today, February 29, 2024- Daily Horoscope. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA As the leap year bestows upon us an additional day, February 29, 2024, the cosmos seems to dance with unique energy, guiding us through the ethereal realms of celestial influence.Each zodiac sign finds itself embraced by the cosmic tapestry, offering insights, opportunities, and challenges that intertwine with the fabric of our lives.Daily Horoscope: February 29, 2024-Today: Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): : | Today, Aries, you're urged to channel your fiery energy into productive endeavors. With Mars, your ruling planet, aligning harmoniously, your assertiveness and determination reach n…
(2024-02-28). MFA: Belarus is in favor of peaceful evolution of human rights. eng.belta.by The Belarusian diplomat recalled that the world has recently celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This document was drawn up immediately after the Second World War.
(2024-02-28). Latest privately-owned Moon mission ends abruptly after botched landing. wsws.org The failure of the Odysseus lander, built and launched by Intuitive Machines, is a further demonstration that the exploration of outer space is incompatible with the profit motive.
(2024-02-28). Australian audit report reveals severe housing shortages after 2022 floods. wsws.org Nearly two years on, an auditor-general's report sheds light on the official contempt for the plight of thousands of victims of the floods.
(2024-02-28). Sri Lankan SEP gains support for campaign against pro-government thuggery. wsws.org The SEP is calling on all those concerned to defend democratic rights to register their opposition to the attack on our members by sending protest letters to the relevant Sri Lankan authorities.
(2024-02-28). Tlaib, UAW, pseudo-left promote "uncommitted" diversion on eve of Democratic primary in Michigan. wsws.org The aim of the "Vote 'Uncommitted'" maneuver is to promote the illusion that Biden and the Democratic Party as a whole can be shifted through pressure from below from their policies of global war and mass death.
(2024-02-28). Growth of US debt threatens dollar dominance. wsws.org The Congressional Budget Office has predicted that the total US debt burden will go above 100 percent of GDP next year and reach 116 percent by 2034.
(2024-02-28). We Need Protection From Harmful Surveillance Technologies. progressive.org As a city that bolstered digital surveillance across racial lines, Chicago has a responsibility to prevent further harm from policing technology, writes Alejandro Ruizesparza.
(2024-02-28). ONU advierte de inminente hambruna en el norte de Gaza. telesurtv.net La Oficina para la Coordinación de Asuntos Humanitarios de la ONU advirtió que una cuarta parte de la población de la Franja de Gaza, se encuentran a un paso de la hambruna.
(2024-02-28). Más de 5.000 estudiantes palestinos han sido asesinados por Israel. telesurtv.net Reportaron otros 9.193 heridos desde la fecha que marca el inicio de la más reciente oleada de ataques israelíes contra Gaza.
(2024-02-28). Sube a 29.878 cifra de palestinos asesinados por Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net Autoridades sanitarias palestinas confirmaron que también se incrementó a 70.215 la cifra de personas heridas por las agresiones israelíes.
(2024-02-28). ONU denuncia que Israel bloqueó un convoy médico en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net El convoy evacuaba a 24 pacientes de u hospital en Khan Yunis y fue bloqueado por más de siete horas por las fuerzas israelíes, a pesar de la coordinación previa.
(2024-02-28). Resistencia palestina ratifica que no renunciará a sus demandas. telesurtv.net En declaraciones ofrecidas al canal panárabe Al Mayadeen, Ahmed Abdul Hadi afirmó que Hamás mantiene su postura de poner fin a la agresión de Israel.
(2024-02-28). Medallas para cubanos en Panamericano de Pesas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 feb (JIT).-Tres medallas conquistaron los cubanos que contendieron en el Campeonato Panamericano de Mayores de Levantamiento de Pesas de Miranda 2024, en Venezuela.
(2024-02-28). Ecuador imputa a seis implicados en el asesinato de Villavicencio. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía de Ecuador ratificó que la banda Los Lobos participó en la planificación y ejecución del homicidio contra el candidato presidencial.
(2024-02-28). Recorre dirección del país el municipio espirituano de Jatibonico. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 feb (RHC) Por el municipio de Jatibonico, en Sancti Spítitus, continúa hoy la visita de la alta dirección del país para encontrar alternativas que conduzcan a mejorar la calidad de vida del pueblo…
(2024-02-28). Rusia dispuesta a ayudar a sus socios en Latinoamérica. telesurtv.net El secretario del Consejo de Seguridad de Rusia afirmó que para el gigante euroasiático es de vital importancia los acontecimientos que susciten en América.
(2024-02-28). Roban los planes de seguridad de París 2024, según fuentes. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 feb (REU).- Una mochila que contenía un ordenador y dos lápices de memoria con planes de seguridad para los Juegos Olímpicos de París fue robada a un ingeniero del Ayuntamiento, según informaron dos fuentes con conocimiento directo del asunto.
(2024-02-28). CNE ecuatoriano fija fecha para referéndum y consulta popular. telesurtv.net Las preguntas planteadas por el presidente Daniel Noboa, son cuatro de enmienda a la Constitución, y seis de plebiscito, en las que se plantean reformas legales.
(2024-02-28). Cerrará Conferencia de Caricom en Guyana. radiohc.cu Georgetown, 28 feb (RHC) Los líderes de la Comunidad del Caribe (Caricom) cerrarán hoy su 46 conferencia en Guyana, tras tres jornadas de intensos debates sobre las principales problemáticas de la zona para delinear las estrategias que permitan superarlas.
(2024-02-28). Inaugurada en Cienfuegos Exposición Mujeres en Revolución (+Foto y Audio). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 28 feb (RHC) La Exposición Mujeres en Revolución, que realizada por la Asociación de Comunicadores Sociales de Cuba recorre el país, quedó inaugurada en esta ciudad de Cienfuegos saludando el XI congreso de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas (FMC) que sesionará en La Habana los próximos días 7 y 8 de marzo.
(2024-02-28). Intensas lluvias en Bolivia han dejado al menos 40 muertos. telesurtv.net El viceministro de Defensa Civil, Juan Carlos Calvimontes, indicó que el número de fallecidos a causa de las lluvias podría aumentar en las próximas horas.
(2024-02-28). La economía cubana en 2023 y perspectivas para 2024 (III y final). radiohc.cu El análisis de algunos elementos esenciales de la compleja situación socioeconómica del país el pasado año, puso de manifiesto la magnitud de la crisis que enfrentamos, en la que están presentes factores externos y también insuficiencias de las medidas que se han venido adoptando, para alcanzar los resultados que demanda nuestro proceso de desarrollo.
(2024-02-28). Estilo grecorromano, primero con acción en preolímpico de luchas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 feb (ACN) Los gladiadores del estilo grecorromano serán los primeros con acción en el Clasificatorio Olímpico de Luchas de América, que acogerá Acapulco, México, desde este miércoles.
(2024-02-28). Continúa el presidente cubano recorrido por entidades productivas del país. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 feb (RHC) El presidente de Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel continúa este miércoles el recorrido por entidades productivas que al cierre del 2023 no alcanzaron los resultados de eficiencia previstos.
(2024-02-28). Gobierno de Colombia comprometido con un sistema preventivo de salud. radiohc.cu Desde hace un año el Congreso de Colombia analiza la reforma a la salud, presentada por el gobierno del presidente Gustavo Petro, que busca transformar el sistema sanitario del país en público, universal, preventivo, intercultural y que esté enfocado en la vida y no el negocio.
(2024-02-28). Caricom discute posibles soluciones a la crisis de Haití. telesurtv.net El actual presidente de Caricom instó a "todas las partes interesadas en Haití a que cedan un poco, se comprometan un poco y expresen una voluntad colectiva para lograr resultado".
(2024-02-28). Presidente venezolano recibe propuestas del debate nacional de las 7 transformaciones. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado destacó que en las 63.000 asambleas efectuadas, que iniciaron en enero pasado, participaron unos 2.500.000 venezolanos.
(2024-02-28). Tiroteo entre delincuentes y policías en México deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La balacera se reportó en el estado mexicano de Veracruz, la información preliminar indica que los maleantes interceptaron un convoy policial desencadenando un intercambio de disparos.
(2024-02-28). Hundimiento de un ferry en el Nilo deja 10 muertos. telesurtv.net El incidente tuvo lugar en la ciudad de Monshat el-Kanater en Giza, una de las tres provincias que forman el Gran Cairo.
(2024-02-28). Rusia alerta conflicto con la OTAN si envía tropas a Ucrania. telesurtv.net Suecia, Polonia y la República Checa se distanciaron de Emmanuel Macron, afirmando el lunes que "no había consenso" sobre el envío de tropas occidentales a Ucrania, pero que "nada debería excluirse".
(2024-02-28). Enfrentamiento armado desplaza familias indígenas en Colombia. telesurtv.net La Defensoría del Pueblo recordó que la violencia entre las Autodefensas Gaitanistas de Colombia (AGC) y las Autodefensas Conquistadoras de la Sierra Nevada (ACSN) fue reportado en una Alerta Temprana de Inminencia.
(2024-02-28). Cuba condena muerte de bebés en Gaza por desnutrición. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 feb (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, denunció hoy a través de su cuenta en X, la muerte en sólo 24 horas de 7 bebés palestinos por desnutrición, y los bombardeos de Israel contra civiles y obstáculos para la entrada de ayuda agravan la situación sanitaria.
(2024-02-28). Desde Australia apoyan a Cuba en lucha contra bloqueo de EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 feb (RHC) El respaldo a Cuba en su lucha por el cese incondicional del bloqueo económico, financiero y comercial impuesto hace más de seis décadas por Estados Unidos continúa siendo hoy manifiesto de formas diversas en Australia.
(2024-02-28). Venezolana Anyelin Venegas ganó oro en preolímpico de pesas. telesurtv.net La venezolana se impuso a su connacional Génesis Rodríguez quien obtuvo la plata y el bronce quedó en el cuello de la mexicana Janeth Gómez.
(2024-02-28). Desde Tindouf a un aula de medicina. radiohc.cu Hasta los campamentos en el sur de Argelia, sobre todo en Tindouf, llegó la voz de Cuba, con su oferta de 12 becas a jóvenes saharauis para estudiar Medicina en La Habana y otras provincias.
(2024-02-28). Amplia agenda en visita de presidente de Parlamento de Cuba a Angola. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 feb (RHC) El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba, Esteban Lazo, participará hoy en una sesión del Parlamento de Angola, como parte de la amplia agenda de su segundo día de visita al país.
(2024-02-28). Presidente del Inder visita lugares de interés en Kazán. radiohc.cu Kazán, 28 feb (JIT).- El presidente del Inder, Osvaldo Vento Montiller, continuó el martes su agenda de trabajo en esta ciudad rusa, sede de los I Juegos del Futuro hasta el venidero 3 de marzo.
(2024-02-28). Salvatore Mancuso llega a Colombia deportado de EE.UU. telesurtv.net El exjefe de las extintas Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia arribó junto a 100 colombianos que, como él, deberán enfrentar una audiencia para determinar su estado legal en su país.
(2024-02-28). Presidente de Mexico reitera denuncia de campaña mediática. radiohc.cu Ciudad de México, 28 feb (RHC) El presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, retomó la denuncia de la persistente campaña mediática contra su persona al calificarlo de narco presidente, y de su política de la IV Transformación…
(2024-02-28). Inauguran 15 ∞ Taller de Paradigmas Emancipatorios en Cuba. telesurtv.net El taller es organizado, con frecuencia bianual, por el Instituto de Filosofía, de Cuba, a través de su Grupo América Latina Filosofía y Axiología (Galfisa) de conjunto con el Centro Memorial Martin Luther King.
(2024-02-28). Regirá en Cuba el horario de verano desde el domingo 10 de marzo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 feb (RHC) A partir del domingo 10 de marzo se pondrá en vigor en Cuba el horario de verano, por lo cual a las 12 de la noche del sábado 9, deberán adelantarse una hora a las manecillas de los relojes, dando fin así al actual horario normal.
(2024-02-28). Massive blaze engulfs plastic industries factory in Hebron. albawaba.com ALBAwaba- A major fire has erupted at the Royal Plastic Industries Factory in Hebron, and firefighting teams are struggling to contain it. Surrounding neighborhoods are being evacuated as the blaze continues to spread uncontrollably.The fire broke out at a time when the factory was unoccupied by workers or employees. Despite efforts from the Hebron municipality and various entities, including government and citizens, the fire remains uncontained.Reports indicate that the flames are spreading rapidly to neighboring homes and the surrounding area, posing a significant risk to nearby residents. Concerns are mounting…
(2024-02-28). Pokémon Legends: Z-A to be released in 2025. albawaba.com Pokémon Legends: Z-A is the latest entry in the Pokémon video game series, set to release worldwide in 2025 for the Nintendo Switch.The game will take players back to the Kalos region, the setting of Pokémon X and Y, where they will explore the city of Lumiose and its surroundings in a new way."the next game's going to be unova remakes!!!" | "no it's gonna be NSO ports!!!"
(2024-02-28). Ejército israelí atacó las principales ciudades de Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 feb (RHC) Los ataques israelíes continuaron hoy centrados en las ciudades de Gaza, Rafah y Khan Yunis, donde se reportaron numerosos palestinos muertos y heridos.
(2024-02-28). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Suman ya 142 días de ataques constantes de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-02-28). OCHA registra al menos 4.000 palestinos desplazados por Israel en 2023. telesurtv.net En 2023, alrededor de 4.000 palestinos fueron desplazados debido a políticas y prácticas implementadas por las autoridades o colonos israelíes.
(2024-02-28). Ratificó presidente de Parlamento de Cuba amistad con Angola. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 feb (RHC) El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba, Esteban Lazo, ratificó hoy la amistad con el pueblo de Angola y el compromiso de fortalecer las relaciones interparlamentarias.
(2024-02-28). Djokovic y Messi nominados al premio Deportista Mundial del Año. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 feb (PL).- El tenista serbio Novak Djokovic y el futbolista argentino Lionel Messi sobresalen entre los nominados por Laureus World Sports para el premio "Deportista Mundial del Año".
(2024-02-28). Ballet Nacional de Cuba anuncia actuaciones en Puerto Rico. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 feb (RHC) El Ballet Nacional de Cuba anuncia hoy nuevas actuaciones en San Juan, Puerto Rico, los días 1 y 2 de marzo.
(2024-02-28). Finaliza VII Taller Internacional de Mujeres Empresarias 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 feb (RHC) El VII Taller Internacional de Mujeres Empresarias 2024, orientado este año a la Moda Sostenible. Enfoque, Tendencias y Oportunidades, concluirá hoy en el Hotel Nacional de esta capital.
(2024-02-28). Inicia inscripción para campañas sobre consulta popular en Ecuador. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 feb (RHC) Las organizaciones políticas y sociales de Ecuador registradas ante el Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) podrán inscribirse desde hoy para hacer campaña a favor o en contra de la consulta popular y referendo propuestos por el presidente Daniel Noboa.
(2024-02-28). ONU: Venezuela exige fin de medidas coercitivas unilaterales. telesurtv.net "Hasta el presente, Venezuela ha sido objeto de casi mil medidas coercitivas unilaterales ilegales y otras disposiciones criminales utilizadas como herramientas para destruir nuestra economía", dijo Gil.
(2024-02-28). Aumentan a 15 las provincias dominicanas en alerta por sistema frontal. telesurtv.net Del total de provincias en alerta, seis se encuentran en amarilla y nueve en verde.
(2024-02-28). Más de 11.000 afectados por inundaciones del río Acre en Brasil. telesurtv.net Unas 17 ciudades han sido afectadas y se encuentran desde el domingo en estado de emergencia, pero en 10 de ellas la situación ha sido peor.
(2024-02-28). Bombardeos israelíes dejan seis muertos en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Las ambulancias palestinas no pudieron llegar a los lugares de los ataques debido al bombardeo de artillería israelí en la zona.
(2024-02-28). Ordenan restituir fondos a la provincia argentina de Chubut. telesurtv.net Según el fallo judicial el Gobierno argentino estaría reteniendo recursos coparticipables como herramienta de presión política a la provincia del Chubut.
(2024-02-28). Liberan a quienes tuitearon contra gobernador de Jujuy. telesurtv.net Sigue vigente la orden de captura a la tercera imputada: Lucía González, quien habría reproducido el rumor en grupos privados de WhatsApp.
(2024-02-28). Panorama social centra primer debate presidencial en Panamá. telesurtv.net Los candidatos coincidieron en combatir el desempleo, que, de acuerdo con cifras oficiales, actualmente es del 7,4 por ciento…
(2024-02-28). Gremio aeronáutico confirma paro total de 24 horas en Argentina. telesurtv.net Los sindicatos declararon un paro total de actividades por 24 horas, a partir de las 00 horas del próximo miércoles 28 de febrero.
(2024-02-28). Venezuela e Irán reiteran compromiso con nuevo orden mundial. telesurtv.net El encuentro ocurrió en el marco de la 55ª sesión del Consejo de Derechos Humanos de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU).
(2024-02-28). Haiti's 2010 Earthquake: Was there Foreknowledge? The Pentagon's "Disaster Relief Scenario", One Day Before it Happened. globalresearch.ca The holding of pre-disaster simulations pertained to the impacts of a hurricane in Haiti. They were held on January 11.
(2024-02-28). Israel's Cruelty by Design, an Interview with Joshua Frank. counterpunch.org Israel's genocide on Gaza has led to at least 30,000 dead (including 12,000 children). This past week, we saw the Israelis begin bombing on Rafah and a ground invasion of the last refugee haven in Gaza is expected at any time. But while the Israelis wage their ethnic cleansing campaign with bombs and bullets, they've
(2024-02-28). Chaos in the Mother of Parliaments. counterpunch.org 
One parliamentary farce centered on the vote for a motion calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict. The motion was proposed by the Scottish National Party (SNP), with the clear aim of making even more prominent the split between Labour's pro-Zionist leader Keir Starmer (who had refused steadfastly to call for a ceasefire) and Labour MPs and town and city councilors in areas with significant Muslim electorates overwhelmingly in favor of a ceasefire.
(2024-02-28). The Ohio Nuclear Bribery Plot Widens. counterpunch.org 
It was called "likely the largest bribery money-laundering scheme ever perpetrated against the people of the state of Ohio." And the shoes are still dropping. Or should that be ankle monitors? Because these latter belong to the three latest criminals indicted for their roles in a scheme that saw FirstEnergy hand over $61 million in
(2024-02-28). Opening the Jar of Pandora. counterpunch.org 
Prologue Zeus had the ungodly notion of making men miserable with his ploy of an artificial woman with a Jar (Pithos) full of poisons. Zeus asked the metallurgist god Hephaistos to engineer the first woman in order to revenge the noble action of Prometheus of giving men the fire of knowledge. Zeus knew that Pandora
(2024-02-28). Ever Disdainful, Colorado's Suncor Refinery is at It Again, Polluting to High Heaven. counterpunch.org 
Did you catch the big Colorado news flash? Denver's century-old Suncor refinery got fined again—this time a reported $10 million for continuing its poisoning of the people. The fine, issued by the state, gives the illusion of corrective action, but it is only an illusion. It will not save one child from developing asthma, or,
(2024-02-28). The Untold Story of Children Moving from the United States to Mexico. counterpunch.org 
Our research on children migrating from the United States to Mexico began 25 years ago in the state of Georgia. There, we were observing the integration of Mexican-origin families and their children into local communities and school districts. As part of our fieldwork, we talked with school principals about these children. And they would often
(2024-02-28). The Inspiring Movement to Build for Climate Resiliency. counterpunch.org 
The way we build our structures and organize our cities can have a significant impact on the way we live, interact, and even survive these complex times on our planet. As the realities of climate change increase the frequency and scale of natural disasters in communities around the world, architecture needs to support climate resilience.
(2024-02-28). Rethinking 'An Eye for an Eye': A Journey Towards Death Penalty Abolition. counterpunch.org 
(2024-02-28). War is Bad for You…and the Economy. counterpunch.org 
Joe Biden wants you to believe that spending money on weapons is good for the economy. That tired old myth — regularly repeated by the political leaders of both parties — could help create an even more militarized economy that could threaten our peace and prosperity for decades to come. Any short-term gains from pumping
(2024-02-28). Trump's Polling Lead is Much Larger than It Looks. counterpunch.org 
Most political observers are aware that Donald Trump holds a slight lead — about 2 points — over Joe Biden in head-to-head polling nationwide. That lead is a bit larger — about 4-5 points, on average — in the key 5-7 swing states that will actually determine the outcome of the 2024 election. In fact,
(2024-02-28). Remembering a Voice for Peace. counterpunch.org 
Our world lost a giant of peace research last week. Johan Galtung, "the Father of Peace Studies," author of more than 100 books and 1,000 scholarly articles about world peace, passed away on February 17, 2024, at age 93. Galtung taught at 30 universities on five different continents over the course of his seven-decade career,
(2024-02-28). Labor under pressure from protests over Gaza genocide. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-28). Jewish Council of Australia urges Labor to reject racism against Palestinians fleeing Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-28). Palestine, South Africa activists to address Ecosocialism 2024. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-28). Finland: Mass workers' strike wave continues against gov't attacks on workers, unions, welfare. greenleft.org.au 
A coordinated string of political strikes brought Finland to a standstill from February 12‚Äí16, when more than 130,000 workers took rolling strike action in response to an array of neoliberal reforms proposed by conservative prime minister Petteri Orpo's National Coalition government, reports Clive Tillman.
(2024-02-28). Beware of 'tax reform' that helps rich get richer. greenleft.org.au 
"Tax reforms" have stacked the tax system in favour of the rich, while making ordinary workers pay more, argues Peter Boyle.
(2024-02-28). Social workers take unprotected industrial action for Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-28). Max Chandler-Mather: 'Labor is the political wing of the banking and property industry'. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-28). Defiant protests mark two years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-28). Day two of Julian Assange's High Court appeal. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-28). Tanya Plibersek MP urged to take a stand for Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-28). Day one of Julian Assange's High Court appeal. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-28). Actors and doctors talk about building the Palestine campaign at work. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-28). Self-immolation of Aaron Bushnell an "indicator…of the profound change in consciousness in the United States" greenleft.org.au 
Aaron Bushnell became the first active duty United States soldier to use self-immolation to protest the actions of the military he was a part of, reports Peoples Dispatch.
(2024-02-28). Greens pitch for more councillors on Brisbane City Council. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-28). Shock as warming accelerates, 1.5 ∞C is breached faster than forecast. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-28). Self-immolation Aaron Bushnell "indicator…of the profound change in consciousness in US" indybay.org At the start of Bushnell's livestream, his first words after introducing himself as an active-duty soldier are "I will no longer be complicit in genocide." Many in the United States, including those who have been taking to the streets for Palestine since October 7, have come to the same conclusion.
(2024-02-28). Wednesday 2/28: Candlelight Vigil Honoring Aaron Bushnell. indybay.org Lake Merritt Amphitheater…
(2024-02-28). Sunday 3/3: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…
(2024-02-28). Friday 3/1: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Call for Ceasefire Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-02-28). Joe Biden and the Gaza war. indybay.org This Netanyahu, supported by the extremists in his cabinet and among his followers, disavows the US President at every opportunity. Recently, there have been repeated signs that he is not at all opposed to the idea of a "second Nakba" – a forced emigration of the Gaza population to Egypt and elsewhere. "Hamas must be destroyed, Gaza must be demilitarized."
(2024-02-28). Hamas: War of Starvation in Gaza 'Disgrace to Humanity'. indybay.org "The international [community's] inability and the American cover for the crime of starvation that the occupation uses as a weapon to achieve political goals is a disgrace to humanity that history will not erase, even if the American administration hides behind misleading statements about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip," Hamas said in a statement. "It will not absolve it of its responsibility and participation in war crimes committed against defenseless civilians," Hamas added.
(2024-02-28). Israeli manufacturers association advises plants to prepare for full-scale war. indybay.org The Manufacturers Association of Israel (MAI) advised over 2,000 industrial factories across the country to prepare for a full-scale war between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, MAI said on Monday.
(2024-02-28). Monday 2/26: Candlelight Vigil for Aaron Bushnell, whose last words were FREE PALESTINE. indybay.org Israeli Consulate, 456 Montgomery St. @Sacramento St., Financial District, San Francisco…
(2024-02-28). Sunday 3/24: "Sons Of Chinatown: A Memoir Rooted In China And America" Book Release Reading. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2024-02-28). ExxonMobil Drops Court Bid to Truck Oil in Santa Barbara. indybay.org LOS ANGELES, February 16, 2024 — ExxonMobil's dangerous proposal to truck massive amounts of oil along California highways is dead after the company dropped its lawsuit challenging Santa Barbara County's denial of the plan.
(2024-02-28). Sunday 3/3: Santa Rosa Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Courthouse Square | Santa Rosa, CA…
(2024-02-28). Friday 3/1: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org
(2024-02-28). Thursday 2/29: SF: Volunteer Session and Art Build. indybay.org 3289 Mission Street | San Francisco, CA…
(2024-02-28). F@ck Your FEMA Camps – We wont go. indybay.org Stop the nationwide campaign to make it illegal to be homeless | No on Prop 1 – Stop SB1011 – Up hold Martin v Boise…
(2024-02-28). Tuesday 2/27: San Jose Vigil for Aaron Bushnell. indybay.org Front steps of MLK Library, 150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95112…
(2024-02-28). Taking Back Latham Square In the Name of Freedom of Speech! indybay.org In a resolute stand for the fundamental right to free expression, the **Recallers**—a collective of concerned citizens—will reclaim **Latham Square** on **Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 11: 00 AM**. This gathering aims to rectify the recent assault on recall supporters during Oakland Mayor Thao's press conference on February 22. The incident, where supporters were denied their First Amendment rights…
(2024-02-28). Southern Resident Orcas Receive Oregon Endangered Species Protections. indybay.org PORTLAND, Ore., February 16, 2024 — The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted today to protect Southern Resident orcas under the state's Endangered Species Act, responding to a February 2023 petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, and Whale and Dolphin Conservation.
(2024-02-28). Saturday 3/2: San Diego: Dedicated Vigil, Honoring the life of Aaron Bushnell. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-02-28). Sunday 3/3: Monterey Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Windows on the Bay Park, Del Monte Beach | Monterey, CA…
(2024-02-28). Sunday 3/17: Real Solutions to SF's Affordable Housing Crisis. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, SF, CA 94109 | or Zoom: zoom.us/j/94616597146?pwd=Z21WV3J2cHJkRE……
(2024-02-28). Massive "Stop Cop City" banner dropped over SF overpass. indybay.org Organizers dropped a banner over the Vermont Street overpass calling for commuters to learn about the connection between Nationwide and Stop Cop City.
(2024-02-28). Sunday 3/24: Adrian Tirtanadi on Open Door Legal. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, SF, CA 94109…
(2024-02-28). Friday 3/1: Oakland: Film Screening and Power Hour. indybay.org RSVP for Oakland address…
(2024-02-28). Wednesday 2/28: Rally Against the Recalls. indybay.org Front steps of Oakland City Hall…
(2024-02-28). Sunday 3/3: Considering the Alternatives, 4 Organizations present their visions of a better world. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 FRANKLIN ST. | San Francisco…
(2024-02-28). Yosemite Aramark Contract Should Have Been Cancelled. indybay.org NPS has said that 2 Consecutive Marginal Annual Overall Rating Reports in a row would trigger them to cancel a concessions contract. Aramark at Yosemite had Marginal Ratings in 2018 and 2019.
(2024-02-28). Sunday 3/17: St. Patrick's Day Rise Up Singing Veg. Potluck. indybay.org Whiskey Hill Farms | 371 Calabasas Road, Watsonville 95076…
(2024-02-28). Conditions worsen for displaced Palestinians in Rafah neighborhood. presstv.ir Israel prepares for its ground invasion of Rafah.
(2024-02-28). Gazans inspect rubble, pull dead boy after Israeli strike on Rafah. presstv.ir Gazans inspect the rubble, search for survivors and pull a dead boy after an Israeli strike targeted a house east of Rafah.
(2024-02-28). 'Israeli ground assault on Rafah will deal death blow to UN aid ops in Gaza'. presstv.ir The UN chief says a potential Israeli ground assault against Rafah will deal a death blow to the world body's aid operations in Gaza.
(2024-02-28). Feb. 27: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime and its Western backers on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
(2024-02-28). South Africa says following up on Israel's non-compliance with ICJ ruling. presstv.ir South Africa says it has contacted the ICJ to pursue Israel's non-compliance with the top court's ruling on the prohibition of genocide in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-02-28). Venezuela: Israel must be punished for genocide in Gaza. presstv.ir "Venezuela has a clear position. This is a massacre by Israel," the Venezuelan foreign minister said.
(2024-02-28). 8,000 artists sign online petition to exclude Israel from Venice Biennale. presstv.ir The Art Not Genocide Alliance (ANGA)'s online open letter is titled, "No Genocide Pavilion at the Venice Biennale."
(2024-02-28). US, UK impose sanctions on IRGC, Ansarullah members. presstv.ir It comes amid escalated tensions over the targeting of Israel-linked shipping in the Red Sea.
(2024-02-28). Red Sea attacks will only stop if Israel ends Gaza aggression: Yemen. presstv.ir Yemen's ruling Ansarullah says its Red Sea attacks will only stop after Israel ends its aggression on Gaza.
(2024-02-28). Palestine supporters march in Nuremberg to demand ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Hundreds of pro-Palestine demonstrators rallied in Nuremberg to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to arms supplies to Israel.
(2024-02-28). Hamas censures Biden's 'premature' words on Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir The US president foresees a ceasefire deal in Gaza by March 4. Hamas says it is simply premature of him given the situation on the ground.
(2024-02-28). Jordanians take to the streets in support of Gazans. presstv.ir Crowds in Jordan took to the streets of Amman protesting in support of Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-02-28). Police detain protesters at Rockefeller Center as Biden visits New York. presstv.ir US police have detained dozens of protesters who gathered in NY to condemn Biden's support for Israeli genocidal war on Gaza.
(2024-02-28). Iran says its relations with Egypt will positively influence entire region. presstv.ir Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian was meeting with his Egyptian counterpart, Sameh Hassan Shoukry, in Geneva.
(2024-02-28). Eradicating Palestinian places of learning. presstv.ir The Israeli regime has launched a massive ethnic cleansing campaign in Gaza while rendering the Palestinian territory uninhabitable.
(2024-02-28). Thousands vote 'uncommitted' in Michigan primary to protest Biden's support for Israel. presstv.ir Thousands of Democratic voters in Michigan choose "uncommitted" on their ballots to protest Biden's unwavering support for Israel against Gaza.
(2024-02-28). Germany's anti-Iran rights claims 'cover up' support for Israel: Tehran. presstv.ir Iran rejects German FM's latest claims against Tehran as an attempt to cover up Berlin's support for Israeli occupation and rights violations against Palestinians.
(2024-02-28). US, pushed by Israel, involved in widening war despite consequences: Iran. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the United States is involved in the expansion of the scope of the Israeli war on Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip to other fronts across the West Asia region.
(2024-02-28). Israel must be held to account for starving Palestinians: UN expert. presstv.ir UN special rapporteur on the right to food Michael Fakhri says Israel deliberately starves people in Gaza.
(2024-02-28). Israeli forces stop UN convoy, detain and strip-search paramedics. presstv.ir Israeli forces stop a UN ambulance convoy evacuating critically-ill patients from Khan Younes in Gaza.
(2024-02-28). Thousands march in Barcelona to demand end of arms supplies to Israel. presstv.ir Spanish demonstrators take to the streets of Barcelona to call on the government to cut ties with Israel.
(2024-02-28). Iran: Bushnell's anti-Israel action bespeaks 'awakened consciences' in US. presstv.ir The American airman was the voice of the awakened consciences in the United States, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani said.
(2024-02-28). US senators slam Biden's strategy against Red Sea attacks. presstv.ir A bipartisan group of US senators have slammed President Joe Biden's handling of the Yemeni army's attacks against Israeli-linked ships in the Red Sea.
(2024-02-28). Hezbollah targets Israel's Meron base as movement fires 100 rockets in 24 hours. presstv.ir Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets at an Israeli military base in response to deadly airstrikes on the outskirts of Buday village near Baalbek.
(2024-02-28). Press TV 'no way' allowed to report from occupied al-Quds: Israel lobby group. presstv.ir A pro-Israel lobby group, citing the Israeli regime's press office, says "there is no way" a Press TV reporter would be issued press credentials to report from occupied al-Quds.
(2024-02-28). Russia: Conflict with Europe 'inevitable' if NATO deploys troops in Ukraine. presstv.ir The Kremlin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that both Europe and the United States should "asses" their support to Ukraine.
(2024-02-28). South Korean doctors march to protest medical school quotas. presstv.ir Hundreds of senior doctors held a rally near the presidential office in Seoul on Sunday to support young doctors and protest against a government plan to increase medical school admissions.
(2024-02-28). Farmers set fire to tires, protest on sidelines of EU agriculture ministers meeting. presstv.ir Protesting farmers set fire to tires and blocked roads with their tractors on the sidelines of a meeting of European agriculture ministers in Brussels.
(2024-02-28). Farmers in Madrid protest against excessive red tape, insufficient state aid. presstv.ir Farmers protest in Madrid to demand action from policymakers on an array of pressures they say the sector is under.
(2024-02-28). Drone footage shows protesting Polish farmers filling Warsaw streets. presstv.ir Protesting farmers filled a main street in Warsaw with flags and banners on Tuesday.
(2024-02-28). Leader: Iran will advance if world sees Iranian nation's presence in 'decisive scenes'. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says if the Iranian nation shows the world that they are present in 'decisive scenes', they will save the country.
(2024-02-28). US sanctions 'may not apply' to gas pipeline project with Iran: Pakistan energy minister. presstv.ir The Pakistani energy minister says the US sanctions against Tehran may not apply to the gas pipeline project with neighboring Iran.
(2024-02-28). Iran to launch domestically-built Pars 1 research satellite into orbit. presstv.ir Iran's minister of Communications and Information Technology says the homegrown Pars 1 research satellite is set to be launched into space on Thursday.
(2024-02-28). Western special forces already in Ukraine despite NATO denial: UK media. presstv.ir A senior European defense official acknowledges that "Western special forces" are unofficially present in Ukraine, despite NATO denial.
(2024-02-28). Feb 28, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
Rameau : Les sauvages, "Forêts paisibles", Les Indes galantes (Piau, Abadie) A Profound Act Of Sincerity, by Caitlin Johnstone Brian Berletic's moving homage to Aaron Bushnell's sacrifice (Video) News Flash: Houthis attack underwater communications cables in the Red Sea, by Gilbert Doctorow Netanyahu's last battle promises no victory, just slaughter in Rafah, by Ramzy Baroud The Israel Government's Barely Concealed Disdain For The US — Ryan Cristián Video World Court hearing on legality of Israeli occupation ends following week of testimony, by David Kattenburg Peter Myers Digest: Egypt…
(2024-02-27). South Jersey for Palestine and Pax Christi Team Up Again for Coordinated Booker Protest — Wednesday, Feb 28, Noon, One Gateway, Newark / 2 Riverside Dr. Camden. fightbackbetter.com Is this the start of something? We will update if we find out this is going to be an ongoing…
(2024-02-26). Don't Discount the Nurses. progressive.org Health care unions could be one of President Joe Biden's most important allies in the battle to save the nation, writes Sharon Johnson.