(2024-05-21). Critical Aid for Gaza Piles Up at Egyptian Border Amid Rafah Crossing Closure. themedialine.org 
(2024-05-21). 'No equivalence': Biden defends Israel after ICC requests arrest warrants. aljazeera.com US president insists Israel and Hamas cannot be compared after ICC seeks warrants over alleged Israeli war crimes.
(2024-05-21). International Criminal Court prosecutor charges Netanyahu with "murder" and "extermination" of civilians. wsws.org On Monday, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court applied for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
(2024-05-21). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 227: ICC Seeks Warrants For Netanyahu, Galant. popularresistance.org Chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Karim Khan told CNN's Christiane Amanpour in an interview on Monday, May 20, that the ICC would be seeking arrest warrants for Israeli leaders and Hamas officials on charges of "war crimes" and "crimes against humanity" on October 7 and during the war on Gaza. | The ICC prosecutor told Amanpour that the application for the arrest warrants, if granted by the ICC's panel of judges, included Hamas's leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar, Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh, Qassam Brigades commander Muhammad al-Deif, and most notably, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Isra…
(2024-05-21). The Dead End of Liberal American Zionism. counterpunch.org 
A significant number of American Jews are now willing to challenge the Zionist project while pointing out that it is inherently fated to suppress the human rights of non-Jews in Palestine. Speaking at a protest near Sen. Chuck Schumer's home in Brooklyn last month, Naomi Klein said: "We don't need or want the false idol of Zionism. We want freedom from the project that commits genocide in our name."
(2024-05-21). What happens after war crimes prosecutor seeks arrest of Israeli, Hamas leaders? scmp.com The International Criminal Court prosecutor's office is seeking the arrest of Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Benjamin Netanyahu. Here is a look at what happens next.
(2024-05-21). Biden Says Israel's Gaza Offensive 'Not Genocide'. latintimes.com US President Joe Biden denied Monday that Israel's war in Gaza was genocide, as he slammed an "outrageous" request by the International Criminal Court's prosecutor for an arrest warrant for Israeli leaders.
(2024-05-21). ICC seeks arrest warrant for Netanyahu, balance it with action against Hamas. ummid.com Ending weeks of suspense, the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Monday May 20, 2024 sought arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.
(2024-05-21). ICC must investigate British ministers for complicity in Gaza war crimes. defenddemocracy.press Now the International Criminal Court is seeking to issue an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu, it must investigate his accomplices in the British government. By MARK CURTIS 20 May 2024 Seven British ministers — including Rishi Sunak, David Cameron, Grant Shapps and Kemi Badenoch — must be investigated for aiding Israel With the ICC's chief …
(2024-05-21). "A Watershed Event": ICC Charges Against Netanyahu First Time Court Has Gone After Western Leader. democracynow.org 
Israel and the United States have both strongly condemned the International Criminal Court's decision to pursue arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on war crimes charges, calling it "outrageous" and seeking support from other allies in opposing the court's moves. On Monday, ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan outlined specific charges against Netanyahu and Gallant, including "starvation of civilians as a method of warfare" and "extermination." The ICC also sought arrest warrants for three leaders of Hamas […
(2024-05-21). Selected Articles: International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim A. A. Khan K.C. Accuses Palestine of Waging War Against Israel. globalresearch.ca 
(2024-05-21). US lawmakers seek sanctions to "punish" ICC over Netanyahu arrest warrant application. devdiscourse.com Washington, DC [US], May 21 (ANI) United States lawmakers are contemplating imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) if it issues an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US House Speaker Mike Johnson said. "In the absence of leadership from the White House, Congress is reviewing all options, including sanctions, to punish the ICC and ensure its leadership faces consequences if they proceed. If the ICC is allowed to threaten Israeli leaders, ours could be next," the US House Speaker said in a statement on Monday (local time).
(2024-05-21). ICC prosecutor asks for arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders. independent.co.ug 
THE HAGUE | Xinhua | The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) said Monday he is applying for arrest warrants for two Israeli government officials, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and three Hamas leaders. Karim Khan said in a statement that he has "reasonable grounds to believe" that Netanyahu and Israeli defense minister …
(2024-05-21). 'What's happening is not genocide' says Biden after ICC seeks warrants. aljazeera.com US President Joe Biden has defended Israel against the International Criminal Court's request for warrants.
(2024-05-21). 'Distorting the Truth' — Gazans React to ICC Chief Prosecutor Decision on Arrest Warrants. orinocotribune.com By Abdallah Aljamal — May 20, 2024 | "They should stop this war and prosecute all leaders of the occupation for the continuous bloody war on Gaza for the past eight months," a Gaza resident said. | The International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, announced on Monday that he has submitted applications for arrest warrants against several Israeli and Palestinian leaders. | In his statement, Khan revealed that his team has requested the warrants from the court's pre-trial chamber, where a panel of judges will decide on their issuance. | Among the Israeli officials targeted are Prime Minister…
(2024-05-21). ICC just for Africans and Putin, 'senior leader' told court prosecutor. middleeasteye.net 
ICC just for Africans and Putin, 'senior leader' told court prosecutor | Karim Khan defends court's remit following criticism of Israeli and Hamas arrest warrants | | International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan speaks during a press conference at the San Carlos Palace in Bogota, on 25 Ap…
(2024-05-21). Government welcomes ICC arrest warrants application. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes ICC arrest warrants application | Government has welcomed the decision by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Kahn KC, on the application for arrest warrants that include Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. | The application for arrest warrants is for the Prime Minister, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and three leaders of Hamas — Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri and Ismail Haniyeh. | This is within the context of the present conflict raging in Gaza. | In a statement, Presi…
(2024-05-21). SA seeks explicit order from ICJ to stop Israel from invading Rafah. ummid.com The lawyers representing South Africa at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Thursday May 16, 2024 urged the world court to make explicit its provisional measures announced earlier to stop Israel from invading Rafah.
(2024-05-21). Watch: Israeli official heckled at International Court of Justice. ummid.com An Israeli official who was defending the occupying regime's bloodletting in the refugee-packed city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip was Friday May 17, 2024 heckled at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
(2024-05-21). Headlines for May 21, 2024. democracynow.org Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens Across Gaza as Genocide Continues in Wake of ICC Arrest Warrant News, Israel Kills 7 Palestinians in Jenin Raid, Incl. a Student, Teacher and Doctor, AOC Lends Her Clout to New York Bill Which Would Sanction Charities Funding Israel, Yale Students Walk Out of Graduation; The New School and Bard Make Progress in Their Demands, Funeral Proceedings Begin in Iran for Pres. Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Pres. Macron Heads to New Caledonia as Death Toll from Unrest Increases to 6, Pylos Shipwreck Trial Opens in Athens, Raising Concerns over Criminalization of M…
(2024-05-21). Israeli army says it attacked militants as Palestinians report seven killed, nine wounded. haaretz.com Israeli military says three aerial targets intercepted before reaching Israeli airspace ‚ñ ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant ‚ñ Israeli defense minister vows to expand Israel's Rafah offensive ‚ñ Qatar: 'No political will' for Gaza truce ‚ñ Israeli forces assassinate top Hamas police officers in central Gaza strikes, IDF says…
(2024-05-21). Explained: What would international arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant mean? haaretz.com What are the prosecutor's main claims, how will Israel respond, what happens next – and what does the 'Putin precedent' mean for Israeli leaders?
(2024-05-21). UK: Labour pits itself against Conservatives by backing ICC on Netanyahu arrest warrant. middleeasteye.net 
UK: Labour pits itself against Conservatives by backing ICC on Netanyahu arrest warrant | Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy says court is a 'cornerstone' of the international legal system, as leading Conservatives slam application | | Labour's David Lammy warned the Conservative government against…
(2024-05-21). Israel responding to ICC with 'political blitz' to undermine court. middleeasteye.net 
Israel responding to ICC with 'political blitz' to undermine court | The Israeli government will reportedly pressure allied countries into saying they will not enforce the arrest warrants on Netanyahu and Gallant if issued | | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a wreath-laying ceremony…
(2024-05-21). France and Germany express support for ICC, disapprove of arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant. haaretz.com Germany's ambassador to Israel wrote that while 'Germany respects independence and procedures' of the ICC, 'The simultaneous application for arrest warrants against Hamas' leadership and Israeli officials has given the incorrect impression of an equation'…
(2024-05-21). Gallant: Equation of Israeli leadership with Hamas is despicable, Israel doesn't recognize ICC's authority. haaretz.com Defense chief Gallant on ICC arrest warrants for him, Netanyahu: Equation to Hamas is despicable ‚ñ IDF says three aerial targets intercepted before reaching Israeli airspace ‚ñ Israeli army kills Hezbollah missile commander in Lebanon ‚ñ Qatar: 'No political will' for Gaza truce…
(2024-05-21). May 21, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
Sinéad O'Connor — Raglan Road Fugazy Land: The crisis of meaning, by James Howard Kunstler Why are Israel and the West unravelling in tandem? by Alastair Crooke Netanyahu ICC Warrant, Raisi Killed Air Crash; Rus Takes Belogorovka Storms Chasov Yar; Assange Wins (Mercouris Podcast) Big Picture Monday: Lavrov & Crooke, by Karl Sanchez MoA: ICC Prosecutor Asks For Arrest Warrants For Netanyahoo, Gallant And Others The Two Israels — Alastair Crooke, Judge Napolitano (Video) Genocide has been endorsed for decades by the Evangelical church, by Don Hank Raisi Martyred (by Zionists), by Ke…
(2024-05-21). FIDH welcomes the ICC Prosecutor's historic requests for arrest warrants in the Palestine situation. fidh.org
(2024-05-21). War on Gaza: Israeli forces attack two Jabalia hospitals as Rafah offensive intensifies. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Israeli forces attack two Jabalia hospitals as Rafah offensive intensifies | Israel's blockade on aid and intensified assault on Rafah have forced a UN agency to halt food distribution | | Palestinians evacuate Kamal Adwan Hospital following an Israeli strike in Beit Lahia in the norther…
(2024-05-21). Biden's 'Red Line'. workers.org 
President Joe Biden said he would draw a "Red Line" if Israel invaded Rafah in southern Gaza. Yet there is already a river of Palestinian blood from over 220 days of Israel's genocidal assaults in every area of Gaza. There will be an ocean of blood as Israel's Prime . . . |
(2024-05-21). An end to Egypt's leverage: Why Cairo opposes Israel's control of Rafah crossing. middleeasteye.net 
An end to Egypt's leverage: Why Cairo opposes Israel's control of Rafah crossing | Analysts suggest the new US-built pier and Israel's hold on all entry points is a heavy blow to historic Egyptian influence in Gaza | | A satellite image shows the floating pier and approaching aid trucks on t…
(2024-05-21). War Crimes Prosecutor Reed Brody on Gambia Victory & U.S./Israel Attacks on ICC. democracynow.org Human Rights Watch is hailing a "monumental victory" after a Swiss court convicted former Gambian Interior Minister Ousman Sonko for crimes against humanity committed under the dictatorship of Yahya Jammeh. Watch part 2 of our interview with Reed Brody, a war crimes prosecutor. | Human Rights Watch is hailing a "monumental victory" after a Swiss court convicted former Gambian Interior Minister Ousman Sonko for crimes against humanity committed under the dictatorship of Yahya Jammeh. Watch part 2 of our interview with Reed Brody, a war crimes prosecutor.
(2024-05-21). Biden Defends Israel's Actions in Gaza, Rejects Genocide Claims at Heritage Event. themedialine.org 
(2024-05-21). How UC Researchers Began Saying No To Military Work. popularresistance.org Our union of 48,000 academic workers has just authorized a strike over the University of California's unfair labor practices in repressing peaceful protest, retaliating against members for protesting, and prohibiting pro-Palestine speech at the worksite. | United Auto Workers Local 4811 announced the results yesterday: with nearly 20,000 members voting, 79 percent voted yes. | Part of the groundwork behind this vote and informing the potential strike is the organizing we have done over the past several months in our science departments—as researchers who are no longer willing to support genocide with our la…
(2024-05-21). Biden Criticizes ICC Warrant Request Against Israel Despite Evidence of Genocide. truthout.org During a speech in the White House Rose Garden on Monday, President Joe Biden denied that the attacks by Israel on Gaza and the witholding of critical humanitarian aid to the victims of those attacks, which have led to the deaths of tens of thousands of Palestinians since October, amounted to genocide. Biden was giving the speech to mark the start of Jewish Heritage Month, though it seemed his… |
(2024-05-21). Anti-Mask Laws Target Gaza Protests, But They Threaten All Progressive Movements. truthout.org Across the United States, right-wing legislators are targeting protesters who oppose the genocide in Palestine by resurrecting laws against wearing face masks in public. In North Carolina, the Republican-backed "Unmasking Mobs and Criminals Bill" was approved by the state Senate last week and headed to the state House this week. Fresh anti-mask efforts are also underway in Ohio, Texas and Florida. |
(2024-05-21). SATIRE: CEO Warns That No Student Involved In Protests Will Ever Be Hired At Genocide Inc. theonion.com 
NEW YORK—Responding to widespread pro-Palestinian demonstrations taking place at colleges across the country, CEO Ron Burgess issued a warning Tuesday that no student involved in the protests would ever be hired at Genocide Inc. "Given the lack of decency they have shown, Genocide Inc. has decided it will not be…
(2024-05-21). Nakba anniversary in Sri Lanka—an expression of growing opposition to the Gaza genocide. wsws.org The Colombo commemoration of Nakba, which refers to the original ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in what would become the state of Israel in 1948, was one of numerous events around the world last week.
(2024-05-21). Athens lawyers file lawsuit for war crimes and genocide in Gaza with Greek participation. defenddemocracy.press May 21, 2024 Athens' lawyers have filed a lawsuit for war crimes and genocide in Gaza with Greek participation. The lawsuit was filed on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the Athens Prosecutor's Office, by six current and former councillors to the Board of Directors of the Athens Bar Association with the "Athens Lawyers' Alternative Intervention." …
(2024-05-21). Empire Stumbling Toward Irrelevance. counterpunch.org 
To a working family "camping" on the street or a homeless single mother, this is what political collapse feels like. The UK is #1 in homelessness, the USA "leads" the developed world in percentage of its population living on the street. Meanwhile, endless billions are borrowed and sent abroad to senselessly genocide millions. These sure signs of Imperialist decline can't be ignored forever.
(2024-05-21). Anti Chevron Day Event Held in Richmond. indybay.org Environmentalists, unions, poets, musicians and genocide resisters call out Chevron's crimes…
(2024-05-21). Republican congresswoman Stefanik calls for "crushing" protests against Gaza genocide. wsws.org Representative Elise Stefanik denounced any limitation on military aid to the Israeli war machine.
(2024-05-21). The Freedom Flotilla and its Voyage to Gaza. Dimitri Lascaris. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-21). Media Manipulation: The Truth About The Gaza Death Toll. mintpressnews.com 
Controlling narratives is critical in the context of international war and the media. The UN's reported death toll from Gaza has recently come under fire; allegations suggest that the UN dramatically reduced its numbers downward. The UN has denied this accusation, but it seems to be a part of a larger disinformation operation meant to support Israeli state propaganda and hide the truth about Palestinian suffering. | The UN promptly refuted the initial accusation that it had significantly altered the death toll from Gaza. In spite of this, the idea was not written off as a straightforward error in the media but ra…
(2024-05-21). Indeed, there is no comparison: Israel's crimes are far worse than Hamas'. dissidentvoice.org 
There is one thing we should all be able to agree with Benjamin Netanyahu on: Any comparison between Israel's war crimes and those of Hamas is, as the Israeli prime minister put it, "absurd and false" and a "distortion of reality".Here's why: * Israeli war crimes have been ongoing for more than seven decades, long …
(2024-05-21). The Assange Case: A Flicker of Hope in the UK High Court. dissidentvoice.org It was faint, but there was more than just a flicker of hope. In the tormented (and tormenting) journey the WikiLeaks founder and publisher, Julian Assange, has endured, May 20, 2024 provided another pitstop. As with many such stops over the years, it involved lawyers. Many of them. The occasion was whether the UK High …
(2024-05-21). Portugal: Fifty Years Since The Carnation Revolution. popularresistance.org Fifty years ago, on April 25, 1974, Portugal was shaken by an earthquake. Not a geological earthquake, like the one in 1755 that razed Lisbon to the ground and killed around 50,000 people, but a political one, with only four victims. It was an uprising that would overnight bring Europe's longest lasting fascist dictatorship tumbling down. | Shortly after midnight on April 25, the popular song "Grândola Vila Moreno" (Grândola, my swarthy town) rang out over the airwaves of a private Portuguese radio station. To the nervous soldiers in their barracks listening out for it, this was the signal for them to start the e…
(2024-05-21). Israeli Historian Ilan Pappé on Interrogation at U.S. Airport and "Collapse of the Zionist Project" democracynow.org 
We speak with renowned Israeli historian Ilan Pappé about his recent trip to the United States, when he was interrogated for two hours by federal agents upon arrival at Detroit airport about his political views on Gaza, Hamas and Israel, as well as demanding to know whom he knew in U.S. Muslim, Arab and Palestinian communities. Pappé was only allowed to enter the country after agents copied the contents of his phone. "They refused to tell me why they stopped me," he says. Pappé, author of The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine, also discusses the Nakba, growing support for Palestinian rights, and why he be…
(2024-05-21). BRICS Pushes for Common Currency, in an Attempt to Reduce Dependence on the US Dollar. infobrics.org The BRICS are advancing the progress of their common currency, while actively promoting the use of member states' local currencies to reduce the risks of relying exclusively on the US dollar, said South African Ambassador to China Siyabonga Cyprian Cwele…
(2024-05-21). Russia captured more territory in recent weeks than Kiev's counteroffensive – Washington Post. infobrics.org Lavrov urges the West to "stop sacrificing Ukraine for absolutely futile goals".
(2024-05-21). Dangers of 'normalizing' assassinations of 'non-compliant' foreign leaders. infobrics.org Bell 212 helicopter that crashed with Raisi on board either didn't have its emergency signal transmission system turned on or didn't have one at all. It's highly unusual that an aircraft transporting such top-ranking officials wouldn't have a functioning system that could possibly prevent incidents like this. A malfunction is always a possibility and certainly shouldn't be rejected entirely, but there are other peculiarities that suggest foul play. This includes the unusual arrival of a USAF C-130 aircraft to Azerbaijan that coincided with Raisi's departure.
(2024-05-21). French-born Georgian president vetoes NGO bill. infobrics.org Salome Zourabichvili has always protected French and European interests in Georgia, never showing any real concern for the country's sovereignty.
(2024-05-21). The far-right mainstream in Europe with Meloni-Von der Leyen political alliance. infobrics.org This is part not just of the (real) "fascistification" of Europe: it is also about the co-opting and the domestication of populists, radicals, far-rightists and any currents that happen to oppose European alignment with US-led NATO.
(2024-05-21). BRICS+: The Path to a New World Order. infobrics.org The original international collaboration between the large and growing economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China has evolved and expanded…
(2024-05-21). Why Bharat Matters. infobrics.org Dr. S. Jaishankar's new book creates an environment for an open and equal dialogue, which must continue between Indian and Russian diplomats, experts, representatives of business and public organisations. He is a visionary and an intellectual; his book is an example of next-generation Indian soft power, at the intersection of the challenges of the future and the legacy of the past…
(2024-05-21). The Heat: Israel-Hamas Conflict. america.cgtn.com 
Spain and Ireland, along with Slovenia and Malta, have reportedly agreed to take the first steps towards recognition of a Palestinian state, seeing a two-state solution as essential for lasting peace. In the wake of the Gaza conflict, support for Palestine has been gaining momentum. | Joining the discussion: | Edmund Ghareeb is an academic and Middle East analyst. |
(2024-05-21). Israel's Ben Gvir says he wants to live in Gaza. middleeasteye.net 
Israel's Ben Gvir says he wants to live in Gaza | The far-right security minister says the expulsion of Palestinians is the 'most important step' in achieving full Israeli occupation of Gaza | | Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir greets people gathering outside the Damascus Gate of t…
(2024-05-21). Israeli Government Seizes AP's Media Equipment In Latest Act Of Censorship. thedissenter.org 
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(2024-05-21). Gordon Campbell: Israel's political split, and the New Caledonia crisis. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Gordon Campbell The split opening up in Israel's "War Cabinet" is not just between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his long-term rival Benny Gantz. It is actually a three-way split, set in motion by Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. It was Gallant's open criticism of Netanyahu that finally flushed Gantz out into the open.
(2024-05-21). UK pro-Palestine protest organisers seek police meeting over threats and abuse. middleeasteye.net 
UK pro-Palestine protest organisers seek police meeting over threats and abuse | Organisers say stewards had to create a physical barrier to protect protesters from pro-Israel counter-demonstrators | | Pro-Palestine marchers pass pro-Israel counter-demonstrators in central London on 18 May 2024…
(2024-05-21). Israel's lack of military gains against Hamas are being felt in Washington. middleeasteye.net 
Israel's lack of military gains against Hamas are being felt in Washington | Top US general berated Israeli military's shortcomings in Gaza, failures that could complicate Biden administration's domestic calculations | | US chairman of joint chiefs of staff General Charles Brown speaks alongside Secr…
(2024-05-21). Richard Beck: Bidenism Abroad. newleftreview.org Panoramic survey of US foreign policy as Washington attempts to maintain its global hegemony in conditions of faltering growth. Containing China, confronting Russia, driving decarbonization: each of Biden's stated aims has been beset by insoluble contradictions from the outset, Richard Beck argues, now compounded by Israel's punitive war on Gaza.
(2024-05-21). Greece Calls for Two-State Solution to End Middle East Conflict. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis urged the international community to promote the two-state solution to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. | RELATED: | During his meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry in Athens, Gerapetritis urged for enhanced joint efforts to halt the hostilities, release hostages and secure flow of humanitarian aid without hinderance to the Gaza people in need. | Thanking Egypt f…
(2024-05-21). The Dead End of Liberal American Zionism. indybay.org "Pro-Israel, Pro-Peace" is an oxymoron…
(2024-05-21). Democracy Now! 2024-05-21 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 21, 2024; Meet Lily Greenberg Call, First Jewish Biden Appointee to Publicly Resign over Gaza; "A Watershed Event": ICC Charges Against Netanyahu First Time Court Has Gone After Western Leader; Israeli Historian Ilan Pappé on Interrogation at U.S. Airport and "Collapse of the Zionist Project" | Headlines for May 21, 2024; Meet Lily Greenberg Call, First Jewish Biden Appointee to Publicly Resign over Gaza; "A Watershed Event": ICC Charges Against Netanyahu First Time Court Has Gone After Western Leader; Israeli Historian Ilan Pappé on Interrogation at U.S. Airpor…
(2024-05-21). Trump foreign policy advisers met Israeli PM Netanyahu, source says. scmp.com Three former US foreign policy officials in Donald Trump's administration met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other public figures in Israel.
(2024-05-21). Israel Displaced Nearly 1 Million Palestinians in Past 2 Weeks, UN Report Shows. truthout.org A United Nations (UN) report issued on Monday describes how more than 900,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been displaced in just the past two weeks alone, a disturbing trend that is a direct consequence of Israel's continuing genocidal attacks and actions in the region. The report from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) showcases how 100,000 residents have been forced… |
(2024-05-21). Republican bill aims to give Americans in Israeli military same benefits as US soldiers. middleeasteye.net 
Republican bill aims to give Americans in Israeli military same benefits as US soldiers | Two GOP lawmakers introduce bill to extend US veteran protections to Americans serving in Israeli military | | US Congressman Brian Mast wears an Israeli military uniform as he arrives at a meeting at Longworth…
(2024-05-21). Israel defense chief says military rule in Gaza would extend IDF compulsory service to four years. haaretz.com Defense Minister Yoav Gallant tells fellow Likud lawmakers that an Israeli military rule in Gaza would cost the army a heavy price and calls to establish an alternative government. His colleagues criticize him, say he is trying to give Gaza to the Palestinian Authority…
(2024-05-21). From South Africa to Israel, the Greek State Has Always Had a Soft Spot for Apartheid. counterpunch.org If some people think they can repeat what they've seen in other countries and occupy universities, pitch tents and make a mess, they're deeply mistaken". This — so eminently delicate — statement by the Greek Prime Minister, which followed the brutal "evacuation" of the law faculty on Tuesday May 14 (28 arrests), can only surprise
(2024-05-21). Judge orders release of suspect in assault of Israeli whose family was murdered on Oct. 7. haaretz.com The suspect, Uri Harush, will remain in custody until tomorrow — while the police will appeal the decision to release him to house arrest. The police representative said at the hearing that Kedem's wife Reuma was attacked first and that he intervened to protect her…
(2024-05-21). University Endowment Funds Waste Big Bucks with Hedge Funds. cepr.net Of the many demands made by student protestors in recent weeks, the demand to divest from companies complicit in Israel's military assault on Gaza has attracted the most vocal resistance. A number of recent op-eds have argued that this aim is misguided and unfeasible, while some statements from university administration have directly addressed this demand …
(2024-05-21). Israeli forces kill Palestinian students, teacher and doctor in Jenin assault. middleeasteye.net 
Israeli forces kill Palestinian students, teacher and doctor in Jenin assault | Troops open fire indiscriminately at Palestinians amid large-scale incursion in West Bank city | | Students gather around the body of their school teacher, Allam Jaradat, who was killed by Israeli forces in Je…
(2024-05-21). UK government adviser calls for pro-Palestine protest organisers to pay for policing costs. middleeasteye.net 
UK government adviser calls for pro-Palestine protest organisers to pay for policing costs | John Woodcock describes pro-Palestinian activists as part of a 'far-left subculture', and calls for protections for Israeli arms firms | | John Woodcock called on the Home Office to give companies who f…
(2024-05-21). Christians, Muslims, and Jews for a Secular One-State Solution in Palestine-Israel. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-21). All Out For Gaza – The Anger Continues. indybay.org Over a thousand march to Israeli consulate, again…
(2024-05-21). Secret Iran-US talks on Gaza war undermined by Raisi death. middleeasteye.net 
Secret Iran-US talks on Gaza war undermined by Raisi death | Sources close to the discussions in Oman tell MEE that the delegations spoke about ending Israel's war and a shared desire for a change in Israeli government | | Iran's late foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian…
(2024-05-21). U.S. national security advisor: Saudi deal close; U.S. may show draft to Israel. haaretz.com Sullivan clarified to Israeli senior officials that progress has been made towards a deal that would upgrade relations between Saudi Arabia, but expressed concerns that Netanyahu's position on the Palestinian issue would torpedo the talks…
(2024-05-21). Biden condemns ICC bid to arrest Israeli leaders, sparking global outcry. nationofchange.org
(2024-05-21). "Israeli settler-extremists are keeping Netanyahu in power." Interview with Ambassador Peter Ford. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-21). Israel critic Andrew Feinstein to challenge Labour's Keir Starmer. middleeasteye.net 
Israel critic Andrew Feinstein to challenge Labour's Keir Starmer | Nelson Mandela's former South African colleague is standing for election on a platform that includes opposition to the ongoing war on Gaza | | Feinstein was a South African MP under the late President Nelson Mandela (Supplied) | Form…
(2024-05-21). Israeli deputy mayor humiliates blindfolded Palestinians in photos shared online. middleeasteye.net 
Israeli deputy mayor humiliates blindfolded Palestinians in photos shared online | Legal experts say sharing detention footage on Facebook and other sites could violate international law | | Shimon Tobol's images were taken while he was doing military service in the West Bank (Facebook) | The deputy…
(2024-05-21). FO ∞ Live: Make Sense of the New Israel—Iran Clash. fairobserver.com 
On April 1, an Israeli airstrike hit the Iranian embassy compound in Damascus, Syria. The action killed seven members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including the most senior Iranian military officer in the region, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi. He was the head of the elite IRGC Quds Force, in Lebanon and Syria,…
(2024-05-21). Morehouse Students Show Solidarity With Gaza During Biden Speech. popularresistance.org Advisers for U.S. President Biden reportedly saw Morehouse College, a historically Black men's college in Atlanta where he gave the commencement address Sunday, as a school where the president was unlikely to face protests over his continued support for Israel's assault on Gaza, which has been the subject of mass demonstrations led by students at universities across the country over the past month. | But students and faculty made clear at the ceremony that many of them, like others in higher education, are intent on sending Biden a strong message of disapproval over his Israel policy. | A number of faculty member…
(2024-05-21). From the History of Israeli‚àíPalestinian Conflict: The First Palestinian Intifada Against the State of Israel (1987‚àí1993) and Its Political Consequences. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-21). ICC prosecutor Khan has created a new reality for Israel — and it could end badly. haaretz.com Israel is not Russia and Western sanctions will impact every aspect of life here ‚ñ A survey by the Institute for National Security Studies shows that the public's trust in statements from the IDF spokesman is being eroded…
(2024-05-21). Seven Palestinians killed in Israeli army raid in West Bank city of Jenin. haaretz.com The Israeli army said that it had started a counter-terrorism operation in Jenin, and that the army had identified at least 15 wounded militants. Islamic Jihad announced that its operatives are part of the clashes in the city…
(2024-05-21). UK High Court Rules Assange Can Appeal US Extradition Request. orinocotribune.com The UK High Court ruled that Washington's assurances of a fair trial for the WikiLeaks founder were insufficient, allowing a full appeal | The High Court in London has ruled that WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange has the right to appeal an extradition request by the US. Washington is seeking to put the Australian publisher on trial for espionage for disclosing alleged war crimes committed by the US in Iraq and Afghanistan. | What Monday's hearing was about | The UK High Court considered Washington's assurances that Assange would be given a fair trial if extradited to the US. The court had previously requested t…
(2024-05-21). What Does Raisi's Sudden Death Mean for Iran? orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — May 20, 2024 | After an intense search operation carried out by rescue and aviation teams, the Iranian government confirmed the news of the The fateful event took place on May 19 when…
(2024-05-21). 'The Transition:' Smokescreen for Post-Election Violence. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — May 20, 2024 | In recent months, the Venezuelan opposition has been spreading the idea that a political transition is approaching. This would mean that after the presidential elections on July 28, the scenario would be determined by the handover of power by President Nicolás Maduro. | The word "transition" is already a catchphrase or mantra in the opposition's discourse. There is even talk of a
(2024-05-21). Biggest Obstacle To Free And Fair Elections In Venezuela Is The US. popularresistance.org For all the hullabaloo about "free and fair elections" in Venezuela by the US government, its sycophantic corporate press deliberately ignores the elephant in the room — namely, the so-called sanctions designed to make life so miserable that the people will acquiesce to Washington's plan for regime change. | As Foreign Policy puts it, "Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro values his political survival above his country's economic well-being." Translated from Washington-speak, the US government is blackmailing the Venezuelan electorate with, in the words of Foreign Policy, "the looming threat," of continuing…
(2024-05-21). Decolonization Movement Is Expanding In Africa's Sahel Region. popularresistance.org The United States announced that it will remove its troops from Niger in September after the government ordered them to leave. Mali and Burkina Faso have done the same. Chad is the most recent country in the Sahel Region of Africa to order the US out. This follows a wave of resistance against French colonization in the region. Clearing the FOG speaks with Abayomi Azikiwe of Pan African News Wire about the growing resistance in the Sahel and the United States. He discusses the unfulfilled promises of the Biden administration and the uncommitted movement in this presidential election.
(2024-05-21). World Mourns 'Tragic Loss' Of Iranian President Raisi. popularresistance.org Leaders and officials from several countries began to offer their condolences to Iran on 20 May following the announcement of the deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials in a helicopter crash northwest of the country. | "In Russia, the President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were known as true, reliable friends of our country," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday morning. | "Their role in strengthening mutually beneficial Russian-Iranian cooperation and trusting partnership is i…
(2024-05-21). Strengthening Our Movement In Times Of Crisis. popularresistance.org Two hundred days into the Zionist war of aggression on Gaza, the Palestinian struggle is in the midst of a critical conjuncture. For months, organizations in North America have been strengthening and leading a mass movement to advance the cause of Palestinian national liberation from within the imperial core. The popular and revolutionary character of the movement has been borne out by the millions marching in the streets, direct actions across all major cities, new and newly-energized sector-based organizing and campaigns, victories across ideological and media struggle, and most recently, student encampments de…
(2024-05-21). Won't You Please Come To Chicago? popularresistance.org Students are protesting Biden and Netanyahu's war on Gaza all over the City of Chicago while city, state, and Democratic Party officials worry about what it portends for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) scheduled for August 19 to August 23. Comparisons to Chicago 1968 are common, and the city's police will be supported by Secret Service, FBI, Homeland Security, and neighboring police departments. Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling is frequently interviewed about preparations, and he says, "We're the Chicago Police. We're ready." | Politico warned that Mayor Brandon Johnson "unabashedly sympathiz…
(2024-05-21). Assange Wins Right To Appeal On First Amendment Issue. popularresistance.org The High Court in London on Monday granted Julian Assange the right to appeal the order to extradite him to the United States on the grounds that the U.S. did not satisfy the court that it would allow Assange a First Amendment defense in a U.S. court. | "We spent a lot of time listening to the United States putting lipstick on a pig, but the judges didn't buy it," Stella Assange told reporters outside the court building. "As a family we are relieved but how long can this go on? The United States should read the situation and drop the case now." | Assange has been imprisoned in London's notorious Belmarsh Prison f…
(2024-05-21). 'Cannon Fodder for the West': How Much Longer Will US Prop Up the Ukraine Proxy War? thealtworld.com Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday as the US continues to prop up the stalling Ukraine war that has killed tens of thousands. Despite the US funneling close to $175 billion into the proxy war, Ukraine is facing significant military setbacks, a renewed offensive from Russia, as well as declining public support from the US. How long will the US perpetuate this proxy war? | Mazda Majidi, an organizer with the ANSWER Coalition, discusses the prospects for peace as the conflict grinds on. | "The casualties have gone up, the war has gone on longer and for people within Ukraine it has become mo…
(2024-05-21). Condolences and anti-imperialist solidarity on the passing of Iranian president, foreign minister and companions. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network raises our voice to join those of the Palestinian, Arab and regional forces of the resistance in expressing condolences for and solidarity with the Iranian people and nation on the tragic passing of president Ebrahim Raisi, foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and their companions in a helicopter crash on Sunday, 19 …
(2024-05-21). US-Backed Philippine Government Committed War Crimes, People's Tribunal Finds. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-21). Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Confirmed Dead in Helicopter Crash. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-21). Assange Wins Right to Appeal on 1st Amendment Issue. scheerpost.com
(2024-05-21). Are Republicans the Party of the Working Class? scheerpost.com
(2024-05-21). Nevada Coalition Submits 200K+ Signatures for Abortion Rights Ballot Measure. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-21). Funeral Ceremonies for Iranian President Raisi's Death Begin. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Iran began the funeral ceremonies for President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. | RELATED: | The events commenced in Tabriz, the capital of the northwestern province of East Azerbaijan and the largest city near the crash site in the mountainous area of Varzeqan. | Thousands of people took to the streets of Tabriz to see the truck carrying…
(2024-05-21). Silent Demise of Rangelands Threatens Food Security: UNCCD. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) published a report showing that up to 50 percent of the world's rangelands are degraded, endangering food security and the wellbeing of billions. | RELATED: | Rangelands constitute 54 percent of Earth's land cover, account for one sixth of global food production and represent nearly one third of the planet's carbon reservoir, according to the G…
(2024-05-21). Spain Fully Withdraws Its Ambassador From Argentina. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Foreign Affairs Minister Jose Albares announced that Spain is withdrawing its ambassador from Buenos Aires following the diplomatic crisis sparked by Argentine President Javier Milei. | RELATED: | After a meeting of the Council of Ministers, Albares noted that Argentina "will continue without an ambassador" since the situation has not changed, meaning Milei has not apologized for his remarks against Span…
(2024-05-21). Cuba Decrees Official Mourning for Iranian President's Death. telesurenglish.net On Monday, President Miguel Diaz-Canel declared an official period of mourning in Cuba after confirming the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. | RELATED: | "With deep sorrow, our people have learned of the death of the President of the sister Islamic Republic of Iran, His Excellency Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi," the decree states, adding that the official mourning will be observed from 06: 00 AM on May 21 until 12:…
(2024-05-21). Assembly of Experts Elects Iran's Supreme Leader. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Iran inaugurated the new Assembly of Experts, the body composed of 88 clerics responsible for selecting the Supreme Leader in the event of a vacancy. | RELATED: | The new Assembly elected Ayatollah Mohammad-Ali Movahedi Kermani, 93, as its president with 55 votes in favor. | The ceremony was attended by 83 of the 88 members of the body, with the empty seats of the deceased: President Ebrahim Raisi and the F…
(2024-05-21). The Tortured Poets Department and the Taylor Swift phenomenon. wsws.org The megastar is best understood not primarily as an artist, but as a creation of the music industry and a reflection of the present state of cultural decline.
(2024-05-21). Will Involuntary Homelessness Become a Crime? truthout.org On April 22nd, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments for Grants Pass v. Johnson, a case that focuses on whether unhoused — the term that has generally replaced "homeless" — people with no indoor shelter options can even pull a blanket around themselves outdoors without being subject to criminal punishment. Before making its way to the Supreme Court on appeal, the Ninth Circuit Court held that… |
(2024-05-21). Anti-LGBTQ Censorship Is Endangering Trans People Behind Bars. truthout.org The rampant banning of texts about queer and transgender people has been in the news a lot recently, but nowhere is book banning more of an issue than in prison. Trans people, in particular, suffer from prisons' arbitrary restrictions. Sophia Alexsandra Brett Laferriere, a trans woman living in a Washington state prison, told Truthout via the prison's online messaging system… |
(2024-05-21). University of California Student Workers Strike Against Repression on Campus. truthout.org On May 20, University of California (UC) student and postdoc workers at the Santa Cruz campus began a historic strike against the repression of the student movement. UAW 4811, which represents over 48,000 workers, voted last week to authorize a strike in response to intense repression unleashed against students and faculty protesting for Palestine. Administrators at several University of… |
(2024-05-21). First Jewish Biden Appointee to Publicly Resign Is "So Angry at the President" truthout.org We speak with Lily Greenberg Call, the first known Jewish appointee to resign from the Biden administration over the war in Gaza. Greenberg Call was a special assistant to the chief of staff at the Interior Department after being named to…
(2024-05-21). Despite Historic Levels of Inequality, Yellen Opposes Global Billionaires' Tax. truthout.org Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is being taken to task by progressive critics after coming out Monday in opposition to a proposed global tax on billionaires at an upcoming Group of 7 nations meeting where the measure is on the agenda. Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, Yellen told the newspaper that while the Biden administration broadly supports more progressive taxation, in which those at… |
(2024-05-21). Over 200,000 Nevadans Sign Onto Proposed Abortion Rights Ballot Measure. truthout.org An amendment to enshrine abortion rights in Nevada's constitution moved one step closer to appearing on this November's ballot Monday as reproductive rights defenders submitted nearly twice the number of required signatures to state election officials. Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom, the coalition spearheading the ballot measure, said it submitted more than 200,000 signatures from every county… |
(2024-05-21). Biden's Marijuana Policies Help Business But Not the Victims of the War on Drugs. truthout.org During the 2020 presidential campaign, then-candidate Joe Biden repeatedly pledged to decriminalize marijuana and automatically expunge marijuana records — identifying these issues as barriers to racial equity. As we lead into the 2024 election, President Biden still hasn't fulfilled that promise. Instead, Biden is pushing watered down marijuana reform and nice-sounding rhetoric in hopes of… |
(2024-05-21). On the picket line. workers.org 
UPenn graduate students unionize Graduate students at the University of Pennsylvania voted overwhelmingly this month to unionize as Graduate Employees Together UPenn — United Auto Workers. They join other graduate students from major universities, including Harvard and New York University, who have unionized to improve working conditions and benefits for . . . |
(2024-05-21). One dead as London to Singapore flight hit by 'severe turbulence'. aljazeera.com This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
(2024-05-21). Zelenskyy pushes allies for direct involvement in Ukraine's war with Russia. aljazeera.com Ukraine's leader seeks help intercepting Russian missiles, says battlefield situation 'most difficult' since invasion.
(2024-05-21). Macron heading to New Caledonia as France deploys more troops amid unrest. aljazeera.com Noumea's international airport remains closed; Australia and New Zealand to use military planes to evacuate tourists.
(2024-05-21). Australia's Sam Kerr ruled out of Paris Olympics 2024 with ACL injury. aljazeera.com Kerr's omission from the Olympics squad due to injury is a big blow to Australia's gold medal chances at Paris 2024.
(2024-05-21). Greece court dismisses charges against nine Egyptians over Pylos shipwreck. aljazeera.com Rights groups also argue that the defendants' right to a fair trial is compromised by 'incomplete' evidence.
(2024-05-21). 'Lone wolf' or JI?: Jemaah Islamiyah confusion after Malaysia attack. aljazeera.com Hardline group launched wave of devastating attacks in Indonesia in the 2000s before regional governments cracked down.
(2024-05-21). Germany puts alleged leaders of suspected far-right coup plot on trial. aljazeera.com Nine defendants, including Prince Heinrich XIII Reuss, go on trial in Frankfurt for 'treasonous' 2022 coup plot.
(2024-05-21). Thousands mourn Iran's Raisi in Tabriz procession after helicopter crash. aljazeera.com Iranians are observing the second of five days of public mourning announced by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
(2024-05-21). On one of India's longest train rides, ongoing election divides passengers. aljazeera.com The 22-car Thirukkural Express is a microcosm of India, carrying passengers from different social groups and religions.
(2024-05-21). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 817. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 817th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-05-21). Belarusians who fought against Russia with Ukraine face new battle. aljazeera.com Hundreds of Belarusians, some of whom took part in antigovernment protests, feel abandoned by Ukraine and Europe.
(2024-05-21). 'We love Taiwan': Domestic workers hope for more from new President Lai. aljazeera.com Thousands of Southeast Asians care for Taiwan's elderly and would like to see more flexibility in their contracts.
(2024-05-21). German 'Reichsbuerger' coup plotters go on trial: Is democracy at stake? aljazeera.com The 'Reichsbuerger' movement was planning to overthrow the German government. Is the threat of a coup real?
(2024-05-21). 'Nowhere to go': Rohingya face arson attacks in Myanmar's Rakhine State. aljazeera.com Rohingya, targeted by the military in 2017, are caught in middle as Arakan Army and military battle in country's west.
(2024-05-21). Indian government agency spent millions promoting BJP election slogans. aljazeera.com The Central Bureau of Communication is meant to promote government plans. Its ads carried Modi's party's catchphrases.
(2024-05-21). Five Uncomfortable Questions For Iran After Sunday's Helicopter Crash. thealtworld.com
(2024-05-21). Iran's President Raisi joined BRICS, called to drop US dollar, pushed for multipolar world. geopoliticaleconomy.com Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash, sought to unite the Global South against Western imperialism. He joined BRICS, advocated de-dollarization, supported Palestine, promoted a "Look East" strategy toward China and Russia, and allied with Africa and Latin America.
(2024-05-21). The Assange Case: A Flicker of Hope in the UK High Court. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-21). Cambodia Doesn't Owe Washington an Explanation Over China Ties. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-05-21). The Problem Isn't Civil Disobedience, It's Civil Obedience. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | Our society does not have an antisemitism crisis. It doesn't have a crisis of far left radicalism, Islamist extremism, support for terrorism, or fomenting of dissent by foreign powers. | Our society has a moral crisis. A cruelty crisis. An imperialism crisis. A militarism crisis. A propaganda crisis. An insincerity crisis. A stupidity crisis. An obedience crisis. | Empire managers and imperial spinmeisters try to pretend there's some horrifying existential emergency involving hatred of Jews or love of Hamas or some other ridiculous nonsense in our s…
(2024-05-21). Black MAGA Is Still MAGA. counterpunch.org 
Consider Donald Trump to be in a racial bind when it comes to election 2024. After all, he needs Black voters to at least defect from Joe Biden in swing states, if not actually vote for him. Yet, more than ever, he also needs his white nationalist base to believe that a second Trump term
(2024-05-21). High Noon at LA's City Council. counterpunch.org 
In the classic 1952 Western High Noon, Katy Jurado portrays Helen Ramirez, former lover of Will Kane (Gary Cooper), the outnumbered, embattled Marshal at Hadleyville, who is being menaced by a looming shootout with a gang of gunslingers. Ramirez confronts Will's newlywed, Amy Fowler (Grace Kelly), telling the bride that she should pick up a
(2024-05-21). Black MAGA Is Still MAGA. counterpunch.org Consider Donald Trump to be in a racial bind when it comes to election 2024. After all, he needs Black voters to at least defect from Joe Biden in swing states, if not actually vote for him. Yet, more than ever, he also needs his white nationalist base to believe that a second Trump term
(2024-05-21). Donald Trump's Assault on the Wages of American Workers. counterpunch.org 
Although Donald Trump, as president, proclaimed in his 2020 State of the Union address that he had produced a "blue-collar boom" in workers' wages, the reality was quite different. Using his control of the executive branch of the U.S. government, Trump repeatedly undermined the wages of American workers by blocking raises and imposing wage reductions.
(2024-05-21). The Liar Puzzle. counterpunch.org Remember those language puzzles that used to stump us in our school days. that grow out of the human ability to say things that are not true? They come in many forms, some complex, some simple. Among the more complex, there was The Evil Emperor. Evil Emperor: Make a statement about anything. If it's true
(2024-05-21). Power, or the Purpose of the Police. counterpunch.org 
What can we gain from a better understanding of the police as an American institution? A new documentary digs deep into the history, philosophy, and legality of US policing, tying historical injustices to the contemporary use and abuse of state violence. Following much praise for Power at Sundance and CPH: DOX earlier this year, Oscar-nominated director Yance Ford (Strong Island) brings his
(2024-05-21). The Big Business of Obesity and Shame. counterpunch.org 
Manufacturers of new weight loss drugs are salivating at the prospect of profit. What Americans eat, how they diet and exercise, the sugar content of their sodas, and the high fructose corn syrup in their processed foods have long been objects of endless gambling on Wall Street. Now, with drugs like Mounjaro, Wegovy, and Ozempic,
(2024-05-21). The Race to End Fossil Fuel Production. counterpunch.org 
(2024-05-21). US Affordable Rental Housing Policy Either Doesn't Make Any Sense or Is Working as Intended. counterpunch.org Affordable rental housing policy fails to provide sufficient affordable rental housing decade after decade, yet policymakers continue to do largely the same things. A researcher at the Joint Center for Housing Studies recently observed that in 1960, about 45 percent of renters in the bottom income quintile spent more than 50 percent of their income
(2024-05-21). How Solidarity Triumphs Over Corporate Greed. counterpunch.org 
Management at Amfuel tried to bully Jo Tucker and her 200 co-workers—most of them Black women, a number of them single moms—into accepting dozens of unnecessary concessions in a new contract. For four years, however, the manufacturing workers in Magnolia, Arkansas remained strong and resolute as the company tried to break the union and wear them
(2024-05-21). Meet Lily Greenberg Call, First Jewish Biden Appointee to Publicly Resign over Gaza. democracynow.org 
We speak with Lily Greenberg Call, the first known Jewish appointee to resign from the Biden administration over the war in Gaza. Greenberg Call was a special assistant to the chief of staff at the Interior Department after being named to…
(2024-05-20). Additional points policy gets tougher. ecns.cn The policy of giving additional points to students from minority ethnic groups during gaokao, the national college entrance exams, has been either canceled or adjusted by provinces in recent years to promote exam equality and more precise protection for candidates in remote areas.
(2024-05-21). China to send peacekeeping officers to South Sudan. ecns.cn A total of 12 Chinese peacekeeping police officers will fly to South Sudan to carry out peacekeeping missions in the early hours of May 22, as announced by the Ministry of Public Security on Monday.
(2024-05-20). International consensus supports one-China principle. ecns.cn The one-China principle is a universal consensus of the international community and a basic norm guiding international relations. China has reiterated this multiple times, warning against attempts to "turn back the wheels of history".
(2024-05-21). Guangdong customs intercept handbags with gold-chained straps weighing 800g. ecns.cn Customs officers at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangdong Province have seized an illegal case of gold smuggling.
(2024-05-20). One-China principle anchor for peace and stability in Taiwan Strait: FM. ecns.cn The one-China principle is the solid anchor for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and also the political foundation and prerequisite for China to develop relations with other countries, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.
(2024-05-21). Report: China among nations with lowest crime rate. ecns.cn China has registered a significant drop in the number of serious violent crimes over the past few years, making it a country with one of the lowest crime rates and strongest sense of security, according to a report.
(2024-05-21). 5 dead, 4 rescued in Heilongjiang coal mine incident. ecns.cn Five people died in a coal mine on Monday evening in Hegang, Heilongjiang province, according to a statement released on Tuesday by Hegang Mining Holding Group Co.
(2024-05-20). Report: China among nations with lowest crime rate. ecns.cn China has registered a significant drop in the number of serious violent crimes over the past few years, making it a country with one of the lowest crime rates and strongest sense of security, according to a report.
(2024-05-21). New tourist route connects Shanghai, Kathmandu and Shigatse. ecns.cn Shanghai International Airport Co recently launched a flight route to meet tourists' needs, initiating a 12-day cross-border travel tour encompassing the cities of Shanghai, Kathmandu and Shigatse of the Xizang autonomous region.
(2024-05-21). The pursuit of 'Taiwan independence' is a dead end: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The one-China principle is a prevailing consensus in the international community, a basic norm governing international relations and also the political foundation and premise for China to develop relations with countries in the world, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a regular press conference on Monday.
(2024-05-21). Xi extends congratulations to new president of North Macedonia. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has recently extended congratulations to Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova on her assuming office as president of North Macedonia.
(2024-05-20). Country travel craze sparks tourism market potential. ecns.cn Domestic travelers' growing preference for niche destinations and experiences has ignited the huge tourism potential of many of the country's lesser-known travel spots.
(2024-05-20). China, Saudi Arabia reach multiple consensuses on strengthening economic cooperation. ecns.cn The Chinese and Saudi finance ministers held a meeting in Beijing on Monday, where the two sides discussed and reached multiple consensuses on strengthening cooperation in areas such as finance, taxation, customs and investment.
(2024-05-21). International consensus supports one-China principle. ecns.cn The one-China principle is a universal consensus of the international community and a basic norm guiding international relations. China has reiterated this multiple times, warning against attempts to "turn back the wheels of history".
(2024-05-20). Iran mourns tragic deaths of president and foreign minister. ecns.cn People mourn victims of the helicopter crash near Varzaqan County in Tehran, Iran, May 20, 2024.
(2024-05-21). Separatist stances in Taiwan root cause of the severe situation in Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn Chen reaffirmed the mainland's firm resolve to resolve the Taiwan question, achieve national reunification, and safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
(2024-05-21). China's giant panda center opens special column on WeChat to refute panda rumors. ecns.cn The China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Panda in Southwest China's Sichuan Province opens a special column to refute rumors over giant pandas on its WeChat account on Monday.
(2024-05-21). China's Kuaizhou-11 Y4 rocket launches 4 new satellites. ecns.cn China on Tuesday launched the Kuaizhou-11 Y4 carrier rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, sending four new satellites into space."ÄÄ…
(2024-05-20). Chinese cities see marriage registration boom on May 20. ecns.cn Marriage registration offices in multiple regions nationwide were busy offering registry services for the newlyweds on Monday, May 20.
(2024-05-21). Risk appetite strengthens upbeat mood. ecns.cn Upbeat sentiment marks the A-share market as investors' risk appetite has further recovered amid the recently introduced stimulative policies and improving macroeconomic indicators, said experts.
(2024-05-21). Beijing capital airport sees big jump in international trips. ecns.cn The Beijing Capital International Airport has seen a remarkable growth in international passenger trips this year, handling more than 5 million such trips, three times compared to the same period last year, the airport said.
(2024-05-21). China's largest freshwater lake sees water level increasing. ecns.cn The historic site of Luoxingdun Island is submerged in Poyang Lake of Lushan City, east China's Jiangxi Province, May 19, 2024.
(2024-05-20). China's giant panda center opens special column on WeChat to refute panda rumors. ecns.cn The China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Panda in Southwest China's Sichuan Province opens a special column to refute rumors over giant pandas on its WeChat account on Monday.
(2024-05-21). China-Russia Expo sees visitor surge. ecns.cn The ongoing 8th China-Russia Expo held in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, is attracting throngs of domestic and foreign companies seeking business opportunities.
(2024-05-21). One-China principle anchor for peace and stability in Taiwan Strait: FM. ecns.cn The one-China principle is the solid anchor for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and also the political foundation and prerequisite for China to develop relations with other countries, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.
(2024-05-21). Chinese cities see marriage registration boom on May 20. ecns.cn Marriage registration offices in multiple regions nationwide were busy offering registry services for the newlyweds on Monday, May 20.
(2024-05-21). Additional points policy gets tougher. ecns.cn The policy of giving additional points to students from minority ethnic groups during gaokao, the national college entrance exams, has been either canceled or adjusted by provinces in recent years to promote exam equality and more precise protection for candidates in remote areas.
(2024-05-20). Separatist stances in Taiwan root cause of the severe situation in Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn Chen reaffirmed the mainland's firm resolve to resolve the Taiwan question, achieve national reunification, and safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
(2024-05-21). Xinjiang to speed up manufacturing sector transformation and upgrading: regional government. ecns.cn Xinjiang in Northwest China will promote technological innovations and manufacturing sector upgrade, amid the country's efforts to optimize and adjust industrial structure by replacing low-end production.
(2024-05-21). China steps up legal efforts to build digital power, clean cyberspace. ecns.cn China accelerated its legal steps to ensure data flow and protect cybersecurity last year to help build digital power and clean cyberspace through the rule of law, according to a report.
(2024-05-20). Japan urged to respect one-China principle. ecns.cn Politicians and experts urged the Japanese government to uphold the one-China principle and stop fabricating China as an enemy.
(2024-05-21). Insights | Tariff hikes on Chinese imports a result of colonial thinking: IR scholar. ecns.cn The U.S. tariff hikes are designed to contain competitive new energy industries in China and to balance the U.S. trade deficit through protective measures, said Linjie Chou Zanadu, a senior research fellow at the European Center for Peace and Development, in an exclusive interview with China News Network.
(2024-05-21). China's low-orbit broadband satellite internet deploys trial verification in Thailand. ecns.cn Galaxy Space, a private Chinese commercial aerospace company conducted test verification of a low-orbit satellite internet broadband communication network in Thailand on Tuesday in collaboration with Thailand's Mahankorn University of Technology.
(2024-05-21). China develops world's first boring and blasting machine. ecns.cn The world's first boring and blasting machine, jointly developed by Tsinghua University and China Railway Science and Industry Group, has successfully completed tunneling tests under three different conditions.
(2024-05-21). China's first batch of radar network results to optimize space weather detection. ecns.cn The first batch of scientific detection results made by a self-developed mid-latitude high-frequency radar network in northern China was released during an international workshop of the Super Dual Auroral Radar Network (SuperDARN) on Monday.
(2024-05-21). China, Saudi Arabia reach multiple consensuses on strengthening economic cooperation. ecns.cn The Chinese and Saudi finance ministers held a meeting in Beijing on Monday, where the two sides discussed and reached multiple consensuses on strengthening cooperation in areas such as finance, taxation, customs and investment.
(2024-05-20). Risk appetite strengthens upbeat mood. ecns.cn Upbeat sentiment marks the A-share market as investors' risk appetite has further recovered amid the recently introduced stimulative policies and improving macroeconomic indicators, said experts.
(2024-05-20). The pursuit of 'Taiwan independence' is a dead end: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The one-China principle is a prevailing consensus in the international community, a basic norm governing international relations and also the political foundation and premise for China to develop relations with countries in the world, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a regular press conference on Monday.
(2024-05-20). China to send peacekeeping officers to South Sudan. ecns.cn A total of 12 Chinese peacekeeping police officers will fly to South Sudan to carry out peacekeeping missions in the early hours of May 22, as announced by the Ministry of Public Security on Monday.
(2024-05-21). Passenger trips through Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge surpass 10 million this year. ecns.cn With increasing exchanges between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region, and the Chinese mainland, the flow of people crossing the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has been rapidly growing this year.
(2024-05-21). Iran prepares for presidential election and Raisi's funeral. ecns.cn The Iranian authorities will hold a funeral for late president Ebrahim Raisi on May 23 and the next presidential election on June 28.
(2024-05-20). Desert restored via grassland protection. ecns.cn On grassland in Horqin Left Wing Rear Banner, clusters of white flowers bloom on the Chinese hawthorn. In this area, where grazing is prohibited, trees, shrubs and grass coexist, presenting a green landscape in the spring.
(2024-05-21). Japan urged to respect one-China principle. ecns.cn Politicians and experts urged the Japanese government to uphold the one-China principle and stop fabricating China as an enemy.
(2024-05-21). A sip of Chinese tea culture>. ecns.cn Tea is one of the world's most consumed drinks. China is known as the hometown of tea. The Chinese character for tea is "Ëå∂", originally written with an extra horizontal stroke as "Ëçº" , meaning a kind of "bitter vegetable"."ÄÄ…
(2024-05-21). New tech may reduce reliance on soybean imports. ecns.cn China has in recent years adopted a mix of methods to reduce its reliance on imported soybeans, a crucial raw material for making animal feed, such as through crop rotation and the deployment of higher-yield varieties.
(2024-05-21). Iran mourns tragic deaths of president and foreign minister. ecns.cn People mourn victims of the helicopter crash near Varzaqan County in Tehran, Iran, May 20, 2024.
(2024-05-21). Ministry plans targeted guarantee program for tech innovations. ecns.cn The Ministry of Finance is planning to launch a targeted guarantee program for technological innovations, it said on Tuesday.
(2024-05-21). South Asian leaders and countries mourn Iran's Raisi. ecns.cn Leaders of other South Asian countries also expressed their grief and paid their respects after the death of the president in a helicopter crash that also killed Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
(2024-05-21). Foreign Minister shares condolences to Iranian people over fatal helicopter accident. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed deep condolences on Monday over the unfortunate death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash.
(2024-05-20). New tech may reduce reliance on soybean imports. ecns.cn China has in recent years adopted a mix of methods to reduce its reliance on imported soybeans, a crucial raw material for making animal feed, such as through crop rotation and the deployment of higher-yield varieties.
(2024-05-20). China launches Beijing-3C satellite constellation. ecns.cn A Long March-2D carrier rocket carrying Beijing-3C satellite constellation including four satellites blasts off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province, May 20, 2024.
(2024-05-20). China's largest freshwater lake sees water level increasing. ecns.cn The historic site of Luoxingdun Island is submerged in Poyang Lake of Lushan City, east China's Jiangxi Province, May 19, 2024.
(2024-05-20). Foreign Minister shares condolences to Iranian people over fatal helicopter accident. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed deep condolences on Monday over the unfortunate death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash.
(2024-05-20). China-Russia Expo sees visitor surge. ecns.cn The ongoing 8th China-Russia Expo held in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, is attracting throngs of domestic and foreign companies seeking business opportunities.
(2024-05-21). China launches Beijing-3C satellite constellation. ecns.cn A Long March-2D carrier rocket carrying Beijing-3C satellite constellation including four satellites blasts off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province, May 20, 2024.
(2024-05-21). Inside Donald Trump's $100m private jet that made headlines last week. geo.tv 
Former US president's Boeing 757 private jet features 24K gold-plated seatbelts…
(2024-05-21). One killed, many hurt as severe turbulence hit London-Singapore flight. geo.tv 
Boeing 777-300ER was carrying 211 passengers, 18 crew hit by severe turbulence…
(2024-05-21). US blacklists former Bangladesh military chief over corruption. geo.tv 
Retired general accused of accepting bribes, improperly awarding military contracts to benefit his family…
(2024-05-21). Iran launches probe into helicopter crash killing Raisi, senior officials. geo.tv 
NDMO says all bodies including Raisi's are identifiable, hence, there is no need for DNA test…
(2024-05-21). Sam Altman struggling with 'strangely isolating' way of life after OpenAI fame. geo.tv 
OpenAI CEO opens up about getting recognised in public after ChatGPT's phenomenal success…
(2024-05-21). Japan town blocks Instagram-worthy view of Mount Fuji — but why. geo.tv 
Japanese locals take matters into own hands to counter major issue faced by country…
(2024-05-21). How can you make the most of your cruise ship voyage. geo.tv 
Cruise worker reveals four things savvy passengers always do for a stress-free cruise vacation…
(2024-05-21). Russia Captured More Territory in Recent Weeks Than Kiev's Counteroffensive — Washington Post. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-21). Zelensky Blames "the World" as Ukrainian Army Loses Battle After Battle. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-21). Before Ukraine Conflict's Risks Escalate Further, a Time for Honest Appraisal of All Losses. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-21). Does German 'Defence' Minister Pistorius support war crimes with HIMARS? indybay.org This investigation is not a general statement on the behaviour of the warring parties in Ukraine. It is about the specific question of whether Minister Pistorius supports war crimes by supplying HIMARS. | Sources from both sides are used, but only insofar as they can be confirmed by sources from the other side. Status: 18 May 2024…
(2024-05-21). Thursday 5/30: Native American Right to Vote: 100 Years of the Indian Citizenship Act series webinar #3. indybay.org Online via Zoom from May 28 — May 31…
(2024-05-21). Friday 5/31: Native American Right to Vote: 100 Years of the Indian Citizenship Act series webinar #4. indybay.org Online via Zoom from May 28 — May 31…
(2024-05-21). Larry Bensky formerly of KPFA radio passed away Sunday, May 19th, 2024. indybay.org The Middle Photo Has Larry Bensky In It On The Back Of A Truck, Wearing A Red Jacket And White Hat In Front of KPFA Radio 94.1 FM, In 1999, During The KPFA-Pacifica Struggle, And Lockout At KPFA. Click On Image Of Photos For A Better Viewing. Photos By Lynda Carson.
(2024-05-21). Wednesday 6/5: The Legacy of Segregation Academies: How Segregated Schools Continue in the Deep South. indybay.org Online event…
(2024-05-21). Wednesday 5/29: Native American Right to Vote: 100 Years of the Indian Citizenship Act series webinar #2. indybay.org Online via Zoom from May 28 — May 31…
(2024-05-21). President and Vice President 2023 tax returns are released recently. indybay.org President Joe Biden Having Fun At Work.
(2024-05-21). Tuesday 5/21: Las Positas College: Rally for Gaza. indybay.org Las Positas College- 3000 Campus Hill Drive…
(2024-05-21). June is the Beginning of "Fur Farm Raiding Season" indybay.org Historically, June is the beginning of "fur farm raiding season", when mink born in March mature to a state where they can be liberated into the wild.
(2024-05-21). Wednesday 6/19: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2024-05-21). Wednesday 5/29: From the frontlines: Report from the Occupied West Bank. indybay.org San José Peace and Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2024-05-21). Sunday 6/2: 49th Annual Santa Cruz Pride Parade. indybay.org 11 am: Parade Kickoff at Corner of Pacific and Cathcart, Santa Cruz…
(2024-05-21). Tuesday 5/28: Native American Right to Vote: 100 Years of the Indian Citizenship Act series webinar #1. indybay.org Online via Zoom from May 28 — May 31…
(2024-05-21). Saturday 6/22: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: The Persuaders. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2024-05-21). KPFA Local Station Board "townhall"—unmasked yet still shameless. indybay.org "Protector"-controlled KPFA Local Station Board holds a rigged and shameless "Town Hall".
(2024-05-21). Tuesday 7/30: "Autocracies Inc": Book Talk on Urgent Call to Protect World's Democracies w/ A. Applebaum. indybay.org Online event…
(2024-05-21). Wednesday 5/22: Webinar: Mobilizing for Gaza: Speaking Truth to Power. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-05-21). Tuesday 5/21: LGBTQ+ SF Mayoral Candidate Town Hall / Forum. indybay.org FUUS Church SF | 1187 Franklin Street | San Francisco, CA 94109 | Or join online (May 21) via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdO6……
(2024-05-21). Saturday 6/1: 32nd Annual Santa Cruz Dyke Trans March. indybay.org Clock Tower, Pacific Ave & Water St, Santa Cruz…
(2024-05-21). Pacifica Safety Net (Pacifica Foundation). indybay.org Pacifica Safety Net claims long & loudly to have the advice and solutions for Pacifica Foundation's chronic mismanagement – | maybe check out their car, before you have them fix yours…
(2024-05-21). Pride and Palestine. indybay.org The 41st Pride Parade in Long Beach was generally a joyous occasion. But naturally, amid the party atmosphere was serious subjects like AIDS prevention/treatment, parents supporting their LGBTQ offspring, Planned Parenthood, and sobriety. There was also sponsorship by local businesses such as Hamburger Mary's as well as corporations including Disneyland, Walmart, Boeing, Gelson's, and major banks. But attention was also drawn by to Palestine (apparently by unaffiliated activists). See video at very bottom of article/pix.
(2024-05-21). Colorado to Reintroduce Wolverines. indybay.org DENVER, Colo., May 20, 2024 — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis will sign into law today a bill to reintroduce wolverines to the state and allocate $750,000 from the Species Conservation Trust Fund for the task. Wolverines are native to Colorado but they were wiped out in the state in the early 1900s by trapping and poisoning.
(2024-05-21). Parent Company Of Trump's Truth Social Posts $328 Mln Loss. latintimes.com TMTG, which recently went public, posted a net loss of $327.6 million from January to March, compared with $210,300 in net losses for the same period last year, according to a company statement.
(2024-05-21). Airport Reopens In Port-au-Prince After 11 Week Closure. latintimes.com So far just a single airline, Sunrise Airways, has announced a resumption of flights, between Port-au-Prince and Miami, Florida.
(2024-05-21). What do Americans invest in? Real estate and stocks top the list, leaving crypto aside. latintimes.com
(2024-05-21). Maripily Rivera wins 'La Casa de los Famosos 4', the story behind her epic win. latintimes.com Maripily Rivera won 'La Casa de los Famosos 4', the story behind her epic win…
(2024-05-21). Asian Markets Slump As Traders Take Profits, Eye Commodities' Spike. latintimes.com Eyes are also on the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve's May policy decision, hoping for some idea about officials' thinking as they considered three straight forecast-beating reads on inflation.
(2024-05-21). Colombia Replaces Scandal-plagued Army Chief. latintimes.com According to a statement from the defense ministry, President Gustavo Petro had decided to replace General Luis Ospina with retired Major General Luis Emilio Cardozo Santamaria.
(2024-05-21). New Caledonia Tourists 'Ecstatic' As Rescue Planes Arrive. latintimes.com For the last week, Australian tourist Maxwell Winchester and his wife Tiffany have been barricaded into a normally idyllic hill resort outside the capital Noumea.
(2024-05-21). Top US Banking Regulator Offers Resignation After Toxic Workplace Report. latintimes.com Gruenberg has led the FDIC on and off since 2005, under both Republican and Democratic presidents, and was recently reappointed to the regulator's top job by President Joe Biden.
(2024-05-21). Dominican Republic's President Abinader Wins Resounding Re-election. latintimes.com Abinader's rivals quickly conceded defeat after Sunday's vote, with a little over half of ballots counted handing him 51.74 percent of the total.
(2024-05-21). 'Heart Of The Left': Ruling Party Fights To Keep Mexico City. latintimes.com Known for its musicians, street art and huge market, Iztapalapa has tried to shake off its reputation as one of the most dangerous districts in the metropolis.
(2024-05-21). From financial manager to marketing specialists, these are the projected highest paying positions in the U.S. latintimes.com Certain jobs are predicted to have a major boom between 2022 and 2032 in the U.S. job market. Here are the top growing positions.
(2024-05-21). New Americans spearhead a startup revolution: Immigrants launch 25% of U.S. new businesses, study reveals. latintimes.com
(2024-05-21). Trump Campaign Calls 'The Apprentice' Movie 'Garbage,' Vows Legal Action. latintimes.com Former President Donald Trump's reelection campaign is preparing to take legal action against the filmmakers of "The Apprentice" following the film's premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
(2024-05-21). Arms Dealers Shoot Down Accountability. levernews.com
(2024-05-21). Arms Dealers Shoot Down Accountability. levernews.com 
(2024-05-21). GAZA: PRESS UNDER FIRE. marktaliano.net
(2024-05-21). Turkey to build $6m Somali embassy in Ankara. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey to build $6m Somali embassy in Ankara | Turkish media criticise the government for the project, but sources note the Somali government donated a far larger plot of land in 2015 | | Somalis celebrate the victory of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after he won the run-off presidenti…
(2024-05-21). Charges dropped against Egyptians in Pylos migrant shipwreck case. middleeasteye.net 
Charges dropped against Egyptians in Pylos migrant shipwreck case | A Greek court dismissed the charges after the public prosecutor said it had no jurisdiction | | One of the nine men accused of causing a shipwreck reacts after the court dropped all charges outside a courthouse in Kalamata, southwest…
(2024-05-21). PM Modi should quit public life for indulging in Hindu-Muslim: Kharge. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi should walk the talk and quit public life for indulging in Hindu-Muslim rhetoric everyday and "fostering hatred" in society, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has said. In an interview to PTI, Kharge alleged PM Modi's intentions are not clean as he is giving daily "hate speeches" with Hindu-Muslim rhetoric …
(2024-05-21). Iranian presidential election to be held on June 28 after deadly helicopter crash. muslimmirror.com ANKARA : Iran on Monday declared that it would be holding an early presidential election on June 28 following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. According to state-run news agency IRNA, the announcement of the date for the country's 14th presidential elections came after a meeting between the heads of the …
(2024-05-21). Supreme Leader calls Assembly of Experts symbol of Islamic democracy. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has described the initiation of the new term of the Assembly of Experts as the manifestation of Islamic democracy. In a message on the occasion of the beginning of the sixth term of the Assembly of Experts, the Supreme Leader invited the entire …
(2024-05-21). Article 370 abrogation wasn't needed in Kashmir: Kapil Sibal. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Monday said the abrogation of Article 370 was a "political decision" and there was no need for it as 99 per cent of the laws of India were already operational in Kashmir. Sibal also said that he does not see assembly elections being held in Kashmir …
(2024-05-21). PM 'unleashing hate speech' against Muslims: Opposition. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The opposition on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "never uttered a word against minorities" remark, saying he is "lying" as he is "unleashing hate speech" against Muslims from every available forum. In an interview with PTI, Modi said he has never uttered a word against minorities, and the BJP …
(2024-05-21). PM 'unleashing hate speech' against Muslims: Opposition. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The opposition on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "never uttered a word against minorities" remark, saying he is "lying" as he is "unleashing hate speech" against Muslims from every available forum. In an interview with PTI, Modi said he has never uttered a word against minorities, and the BJP …
(2024-05-21). Louisiana to allow tax dollars to pay for private schools in 'abandonment of public education'. nationofchange.org The LA GATOR Scholarship Program aims to introduce school vouchers, a controversial policy that has seen mixed results across the United States.
(2024-05-21). Reintroduction of 170 European bison could help remove CO2 equivalent of 43,000 cars, study finds. nationofchange.org
(2024-05-21). 1,3-dichloropropene: The dangerous, sweet-smelling pesticide you've never heard of. nationofchange.org Regulatory loopholes allow more than 30 million pounds of a cancer-causing pesticide to be sprayed on U.S. crops.
(2024-05-21). Woman Who Claims Diddy Shot Her Says She's 'Disgusted' By Non-Apology Video, 'It Has Zero Value To Me'. newsone.com 
Source: Christopher Polk / Getty | The woman who for the past 25 years has claimed Diddy shot her recently condemned his apology video (or whatever that was), suggesting it was insincere and disgusting. | MORE: Natania Reuben has called out Sean "Diddy" Combs and his violent behavior for years. |
(2024-05-21). 'You Mad?' Rapper Cam'ron's CNN Interview About Diddy Sparks Mixed Reactions. newsone.com 
(2024-05-21). Social organizations announce statement on government-elect in Panama. plenglish.com The meeting is being held at the headquarters of the National Confederation of Independent Trade Union Unity in this capital. | According to the announcement, they will present a different vision of the announced public policies and the nominations of 14 of 17 ministers of State. | Jorge Guzman, one of the spokespersons for the Pueblo Unido por la Vida (United People for Life) alliance, told Prensa Latina that the new executive would defend a neoliberal model and the interests of the United States in the region. | According to Guzman, who is also the coordinator of the National Front for the Defense of Economic…
(2024-05-21). Cuba participates in ceremony on International Tea Day. plenglish.com New Delhi, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Ambassador Andres Gonzalez participated here on Tuesday in an event, activity organized by the diplomatic representation of Beijing on the occasion of International Tea Day, a crop with great significance for China and Sri Lanka.
(2024-05-21). A major loss, Kim Jong Un says about the Iranian president's death. plenglish.com Pyongyang, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The death of President Ebrahim Raisi is a major loss for the brotherly Iranian people and others of the world who aspire for independence and justice, the leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Kim Jong Un, lamented on Tuesday.
(2024-05-21). Italians demand end to US actions against Cuba. plenglish.com Rome, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Various political and social organizations in Italy requested the end of actions by the US Government against Cuba, affecting its people and destabilizing the country, a statement said on Tuesday.
(2024-05-21). Cuba reaffirms stance against terrorism in all its forms. plenglish.com Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez reaffirmed Cuba's stance of absolute and categorical rejection of all terrorist acts, methods and practices, in all their forms and expressions.
(2024-05-21). Spain's Guardia Civil rules out crime by President Sanchez's wife. plenglish.com Madrid, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard of Spain on Tuesday ruled out alleged evidence of a crime committed by Begoña Gomez, President Pedro Sanchez's wife.
(2024-05-21). Concert in Cuba pays tribute to virtuoso pianist Frank Fernandez. plenglish.com Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The Instrumental sextet Consixtencia will give a concert at the Ignacio Cervantes Hall in this capital on May 26 to celebrate the 80th birthday of Cuban pianist Frank Fernandez.
(2024-05-21). Bolivia to send aid to Brazil due to floods. plenglish.com La Paz, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Bolivia will send a shipment of humanitarian aid to the people affected by floods in southern Brazil, an official source informed on Tuesday.
(2024-05-21). Foreign Ministers of China and Russia ratify good state of relations. plenglish.com Beijing, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Russian counterpart, Serguei Lavrov, on the sidelines of the Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, it was learned on Tuesday.
(2024-05-21). Cuba-Eurasian Economic Union Business Forum opens in Havana. plenglish.com Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The Cuba-Eurasian Economic Union Business Forum will open here on Tuesday with a focus on achieving the sustainability of the projects and the development of commercial economic relations.
(2024-05-21). BCU SHS' 2nd Research Colloquium: A Resounding Success, Captivates External Research Council. pressenza.com 
by: Fred Florenz O. Abastillas | Comprised of selected Grade 11 and 12 student-researchers coming from different strands, Baguio Central University Senior High School Department conducted their comprehensive research colloquium at BCU Magsaysay Auditorium on May 7, 2024. | With the initiative and joint efforts of the Practical Research (PR) teachers, Immersion coordinators, Supreme Student Government (SSG) advisers, through the guidance of SHS principal — Dr. Manion K. Alcantara, the said one-day event was deemed successful in connection with its major theme: "Diversity of Fields, Strands of Knowledge [mdas…
(2024-05-21). EcoWaste Coalition Finds Toxic Lead in Jesus Nazareno Medallions, Commends Quiapo Church for Acting on Its Findings. pressenza.com 
21 May 2024, Quezon City. The EcoWaste Coalition, an advocacy group for a zero waste and toxics-free society, has detected excessive lead on religious medallions with an embossed face of Jesus Christ crowned with thorns in front and the words "Jesus Nazareno Quiapo Church" engraved at the back. | The group obtained the medallions for P20 each from the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno, which initiated the sale to raise funds for the renovation of its adoration chapel and the baptistery. XRF screening detects extremely high lead content on the metallic pendant, which was confirmed by laboratory…
(2024-05-21). Peace Will Come. What Can Peoples Do to Avoid a World War? pressenza.com 
May 19, 2024. I joined over 90 people coming from different parts of the world who got together for a dialogue, an interchange, on a dire prospect facing humanity- the threat that another world war, a third world war might be looming ahead. It was the first in a series being organized by the World Humanist Forum to look at an alarming development that keeps on growing larger. | With all the armed conflicts and wars dangerously escalating in different parts of the world today… | With the power elites not doing much to end the danger, the violence and the misery unleashed by the wars and military conflicts growin…
(2024-05-21). Another Journalist Killed in Pakistan, PEC Demands Probe. pressenza.com Geneva: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expresses serious concern over the killing of another journalist in Pakistan within a fortnight and demands a fair probe into the incident. Mehar Ashfaq Siyal was shot dead in Muzaffargarh locality of the Punjab province by the miscreants. Mehar, who was associated with an Urdu newspaper (Daily Khabrain), faced the bullets of unidentified assailants on 15 May 2024. He was shifted to a nearby hospital but succumbed to injuries. | Mehar is the second Pakistani journalist to be killed this month and the fourth since 1 January in the South…
(2024-05-21). Turbulence incident: Singapore Airlines flight dropped 6,000 feet in just five minutes! ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore, which experienced severe turbulence on Tuesday, plummeted 6,000 feet in just five minutes. One passenger dies in the incident while 30 others were injured. The aircraft had to make an emergency landing in Bangkok. | As per data retrieved through FlightRadar 24, the Singapore Airlines flight aircraft descended sharply from an altitude of approximately 37,000 feet to 31,000 feet within a five-minute span as it was crossing the Andaman Sea near Thailand. At the time, the flight had been airborne for about 11 hours since departing from London. | As…
(2024-05-21). One passenger killed, 30 hurt as flight hit by severe turbulence ; check details. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: In a tragic incident, one passenger was killed while 30 others were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore was hit by severe turbulence. The Singapore-bound Boeing 777-300ER was diverted to Bangkok and landed at 15: 45 local (08: 00 GMT).The Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore was forced to make an emergency landing in Thailand after being hit by severe turbulence. Boeing 777-300ER was carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members. It departed from Heathrow Airport in London on Monday evening. However, it met with severe turbulence over the Bay of Bengal, south…
(2024-05-21). Latinoamérica queda sin judocas en los 63 kilogramos del mundial. radiohc.cu Abu Dabi, 21 may (PL).- El revés de la judoca cubana Maylín del Toro (63 kilogramos) en los octavos de final del Campeonato Mundial de Abu Dabi dejó hoy a Latinoamérica sin representantes en la lucha por las medallas en la categoría.
(2024-05-21). Trabajadores de la Sanidad argentina exigen aumento salarial. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 may (RHC) La Federación de Asociaciones de Trabajadores de la Sanidad Argentina (Fatsa) continúa hoy con la celebración de asambleas informativas como parte de un plan de lucha para exigir un aumento salarial.
(2024-05-21). Aspira Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Villa Clara a la categoría de excelencia. radiohc.cu Santa Clara, 21 may (RHC) Con el recibimiento de los miembros de la Junta de Acreditación Nacional inició este lunes 20 de mayo el proceso de evaluación externa de la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Villa Clara.
(2024-05-21). Academia de Ciencias de Cuba premia 84 resultados relevantes. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 mayo (RHC) La Academia de Ciencias de Cuba premió a 84 resultados relevantes de la investigación científica del país caribeño durante 2023, se divulgó hoy en esta capital.
(2024-05-21). Judoca cubana Maylín del Toro hoy en mundial de Abu Dabi. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 may (ACN) La judoca de Cuba Maylín del Toro debutará este martes en la continuación del torneo individual del Campeonato Mundial de Ubu Dabi, Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos, en busca de inaugurar el medallero de Cuba, luego de tres intentos fallidos.
(2024-05-21). Cuba vs Brasil hoy en Liga de Naciones de Voleibol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 may (ACN) La selección masculina de Cuba enfrentará hoy a la de Brasil en la primera semana de la Liga Naciones de Voleibol (VNL -por sus siglas en inglés-), con sede en Rio de Janeiro.
(2024-05-21). It Is Difficult To Hide… smoothiex12.blogspot.com from Mr. Iskander. Here is "Here is Johnny" moment. Ukrainian Buk M1 met the maker. Modern ISR is such a bitch.
(2024-05-21). Socialist Alliance responds to slander by McGuinness: Zionists have lost hearts and minds over Palestine. socialist-alliance.org 
Socialist Alliance spokesperson Sue Bolton responds to outlandish opinion piece by Parnell Palme McGuinness…
(2024-05-21). Iranian President and High Ranking Officials Killed in Helicopter Crash. thealtworld.com On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Melik Abdul discuss the latest news from around the globe, including the death of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi following a helicopter crash. |
(2024-05-21). SCO Foreign Ministers' Council to discuss adaptation of association to the formation of new world order. tvbrics.com 
Foreign ministers meet in Astana…
(2024-05-21). Iran is among leaders in dam's building. tvbrics.com 
According to the Iranian Minister of Energy, Iran is one of the top four nations in this sector…
(2024-05-21). Egypt runs the Eco-Industrial Parks Forum. tvbrics.com 
Egypt officials handle environmental matters…
(2024-05-21). Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia characterises African country's accession to BRICS. tvbrics.com 
The diplomat recalled that this state is among the founders of key international structures…
(2024-05-21). UAE airports serve record number of passengers. tvbrics.com 
Their number grew by 15 per cent in January-March this year…
(2024-05-21). School for visually impaired children opens in Ethiopia. tvbrics.com 
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated "Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubark" boarding school built in Addis Ababa…
(2024-05-21). Archaeological excavation at Wuwangdong tomb in eastern China leads to major finds. tvbrics.com 
More than 3,000 cultural relics found…
(2024-05-21). Egyptian and Chinese officials discuss bilateral cooperation in railway sector. tvbrics.com 
The meeting discussed prospects for future co-operation…
(2024-05-21). Sri Lanka's Foreign Ministry confirms country's plans to join BRICS. tvbrics.com 
The island nation will seek India's support in the matter…
(2024-05-21). What is Chinese tea culture? tvbrics.com 
It is an important part of traditional Chinese culture…
(2024-05-21). India experiences technology boom. tvbrics.com 
Leading figures in the industry are applauding the country's technological advancements at the "Vishesh Sampark Abhiyan" event…
(2024-05-21). US has no plan to send military trainers into Ukraine, top general says. scmp.com General Charles Q Brown, chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the US would be able to bring trainers back in 'once the conflict is over'.
(2024-05-21). Russian Army General Arrested on Fraud Charges — Reports. themoscowtimes.com Major General Ivan Popov previously oversaw the defense of occupied Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region before he was relieved last year.
(2024-05-21). Poland Arrests 9 Over Alleged Russian Sabotage Plots. themoscowtimes.com Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that among those arrested were Ukrainian, Belarusian, and Polish citizens.
(2024-05-21). Ukraine War Day #818: Escaping Through The Mountains — Part I. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | Today STRANA: In the early morning fog, a small group of men begins to move in the direction of…
(2024-05-21). How Russia's 'Covert Mobilization' Finds Manpower for the War in Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com Activists say the army is luring new recruits with promises of high salaries and social benefits as well as intimidation tactics and even violence.
(2024-05-21). US has no plan to send military trainers into Ukraine, top general says. scmp.com US general gives briefing on US commitments to Ukraine after France opened the door to sending troops to train Kyiv's forces.
(2024-05-21). Joy Neumeyer: Moscow's Story. newleftreview.org Joy Neumeyer on Jade McGlynn, Memory Makers and Russia's War. Twin studies, scholarly and less so, of the uses of the past in Putin's war for Ukraine.
(2024-05-21). Left-wing websites, artists and workers endorse campaign to free Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The campaign to free Bogdan Syrotiuk and his fight for the principles of socialist internationalism have struck a nerve among workers, intellectuals and youth throughout the world.
(2024-05-21). Russia Starts Tactical Nuclear Drills Near Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com Putin ordered the drills earlier this month after a series of Western statements on the Ukraine conflict drew scorn in Moscow.
(2024-05-21). Woman Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russia's Belgorod. themoscowtimes.com Three other people were taken to the hospital in the city of Belgorod after being injured in the explosion, regional authorities said.
(2024-05-21). What's behind Putin's decision to appoint an economist and technocrat as the new defense minister? uwidata.com On May 14, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin appointed Andrey Belousov as Minister of Defense, who previously worked as First Deputy Prime Minister. For many, this was an unexpected appointment, some expected the reappointment of Sergei Shoigu, others bet that a person from military circles would become the new minister. But Andrey Belousov …
(2024-05-21). Australian "cost-of-living" budget fails to stem political disaffection. wsws.org Post-budget polls point to primary voting support for the Labor government falling further below the near-record low vote of 32.5 percent at the May 2022 federal election.
(2024-05-21). University of California academic workers launch strike at UC Santa Cruz, as demands grow for system-wide walkout. wsws.org The strike must become the beginning of a broader action, including the entire membership of the United Auto Workers, against the war and in defense of the students.
(2024-05-21). Biden's tariffs, a significant economic turning point. wsws.org The economic war is being falsely presented as a response to "unfair" Chinese state subsidies which are undercutting "market prices."
(2024-05-21). 800 Michigan nurses prepare for strike as Ascension leads the industry in cost-cutting measures. wsws.org The strike will take place at Genesys Hospital's main campus in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan as well as the nearby Genesys Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation department and the Genesys-Hurley Cancer Institute in Flint.
(2024-05-21). Apple Store workers In Maryland vote to strike. wsws.org Workers at the first unionized Apple Store in the United States voted overwhelmingly to go on strike for better pay and work scheduling.
(2024-05-21). 800 Michigan nurses prepare for strike as Ascension leads the industry in cost cutting. wsws.org The strike will take place at Genesys Hospital's main campus in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan as well as the nearby Genesys Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation department and the Genesys-Hurley Cancer Institute in Flint.
(2024-05-21). Canada Post letter carrier speaks out against management harassment. wsws.org "I feel we used to have one of the strongest unions, but now the union is sleeping in bed with management. It's awful. And there's no representation whatsoever."
(2024-05-21). New data shows rising infection and death rates from COVID contracted in Australian hospitals. wsws.org Australian hospitals and other medical facilities now determine their own COVID policy with only slight variations in their approaches to "preventing" infection of the deadly disease.
(2024-05-21). Australian "cost-of-living" budget fails to stem political disaffection. wsws.org Post-budget polls point to primary voting support for the Labor government falling further below the near-record low vote of 32.5 percent it obtained at the May 2022 federal election.
(2024-05-21). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Teachers and health workers in Argentina's Misiones Province as well as teachers across Mexico have carried out strikes and protests over pay and the need for better funding.
(2024-05-21). German hospital "reform" will initiate a nationwide closure of clinics. wsws.org On May 15 the German cabinet approved a draft bill for a so-called hospital "reform" put forward by the Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD).
(2024-05-21). North Carolina Senate passes reactionary anti-masking bill. wsws.org Last week, North Carolina's Senate passed a reactionary bill attempting to make it illegal to wear respirators. These outdated laws are being invoked as a mechanism of repression against student protests opposing the genocidal policies being promoted by Biden and the White House.
(2024-05-21). Death of Iranian president in yet to be explained helicopter crash further destabilizes a blazing Middle East. wsws.org Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were among eight people killed in a Sunday afternoon helicopter crash in northwest Iran.
(2024-05-21). Canada Post letter carrier speaks out against management harassment: "All I had done was bring up a concern that everybody else had at the depot" wsws.org "I feel we used to have one of the strongest unions, but now the union is sleeping in bed with management. It's awful. And there's no representation whatsoever," the worker commented.
(2024-05-21). Stellantis Kokomo Rank-and-File Committee founded in opposition to UAW betrayals and war. wsws.org "With our brothers and sisters of the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees (IWA-RFC), we are for abolishing, not reforming, the UAW bureaucracy, to put power into the hands of the workers."
(2024-05-21). North Carolina Senate passes reactionary anti-masking bill. wsws.org These laws are being invoked as a mechanism of repression against student protests opposing the genocidal policies being promoted by Biden and the White House.
(2024-05-21). Australia: Police called to shut down SEP campaign as Victorian nurses reject union-government wage cut. wsws.org The real-wage slashing deal was voted down in a meeting of around 3,000 health workers, despite a concerted attempt by the union leadership to suppress criticism of the proposed enterprise agreement and fraudulently portray it as a win.
(2024-05-21). Rising infection and death rates from COVID contracted in Australian hospitals. wsws.org Australian hospitals and other medical facilities now determine their own COVID policy with only slight variations in their approaches to "preventing" infection with the deadly disease.
(2024-05-21). BlackRock whistle-blower sues over firing, shutdown of China monitoring tool. scmp.com Hamdan Azhar said asset manager fired him after he objected to a colleague's self-dealing, and was forced to shut down search engine that monitored client discussions on illegal investments, including in China.
(2024-05-21). How Ebrahim Raisi's death could affect Iran's leadership, politics and regional ties. scmp.com Tehran has stressed political continuity, even as analysts caution that a 'harsh struggle' is expected in the race to become Iran's next president.
(2024-05-21). DWS one step closer to establishing national water agency. sanews.gov.za DWS one step closer to establishing national water agency | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it is one step closer to establishing the National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA) to ensure sustainable, equitable and reliable supply of water from national water resources infrastructure. | The NWRIA Bill was recently adopted by the Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Water and Sanitation and Human Settlements and the National Council of Provinces. | This follows the Bill's adoption by the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation and the National Assembly…
(2024-05-21). Reformed Warriors, Teenage Mothers Find Hope Through Education in Moroto. plusnews.ug 
Through the Save the Children initiative under the Strengthening Education System and Bridging Learning Loss (SESBiLL) project, reformed warriors and teenage mothers in the Moroto district are finding hope and changing their communities through education. The project targets children aged 10 to 18 from vulnerable backgrounds, including child mothers and those who dropped out during …
(2024-05-21). Amid row over 'Lord Jagannath' remarks, Puri Lok Sabha seat to vote on May 25. devdiscourse.com Ahead of the polling in the Puri, Sambit Patra triggered a political row with his controversial remarks, saying, "Lord Jagannath is a devotee (bhakt) of Prime Minister Narendra Modi". Later, he described the comments as a "slip of the tongue". The Puri Lok Sabha constituency will be voting on May 25 in the sixth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
(2024-05-21). Cleanup of former oil terminal near Bartram's Garden gets boost with EPA funds. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! A chain link fence surrounds a tangle of green brush where oil tanks once stood at the site of the shuttered 49th Street Terminal along the Schuylkill River in Southwest Philadelphia. | Local economic development officials have big plans for the vacant site. But first, they need to clean up the contamination left behind from its industrial past. | This week, their efforts got a boost as federal offici…
(2024-05-21). Russian Court Blocks Probe Into Kara-Murza Poisonings. themoscowtimes.com The court ruled that investigators acted lawfully when they refused to look into two alleged murder attempts against the jailed Kremlin critic.
(2024-05-21). Nat'l Public Holiday Announced for Day of Mourning after Iran President's Martyrdom. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran declared a national public holiday for a day of mourning after the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and a number of others in a helicopter crash.
(2024-05-21). What you need to know ahead of the 2024 Pa. general election. whyy.org
(2024-05-21). Dutton's unlikely net migration target. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-21). Cannes: Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal's debut production 'Girls Will Be Girls' to be screened at 77th edition. devdiscourse.com Couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal's debut production 'Girls Will Be Girls' will be screened at the ongoing 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. After its premiere at the SXSW Film Festival and making waves at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year by winning the Audience Award in the World Dramatic Entry category and the Special Jury Award for Lead Actress Preeti Panigrahi, 'Girls Will Be Girls' is now scheduled to be screened at Cannes May 22nd and 23rd at the Alexandre III theatre and on May 24th at the Raimu Hall, as per a statement.
(2024-05-21). US says it was 'unable' to provide Iran assistance after Raisi helicopter crash. scmp.com The United States said that arch-enemy Iran sought assistance over a helicopter crash that killed president Ebrahim Raisi, as Washington meanwhile offered condolences.
(2024-05-21). Hajj 2024 Digital ID Through Absher – Steps to Create. ummid.com Hajj 2024: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Saudi Arabia has launched Digital Identity (ID) Platform 'Absher' for the pilgrims who are arriving in the Kingdom for the Hajj 2024.
(2024-05-21). Maharashtra 12th HSC Result 2024 – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is set to declare on its official website mahresult.nic.in the result of the Higher Secondary School (HSC) Class 12th board exams conducted in Feb/March 2024 today i.e. Tuesday May 21, 2024, it has been confirmed by the state board.
(2024-05-21). Drama at UHRC as Bobi Wine withdrews concert ban petition. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tensions flared at the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) offices Monday morning as musician-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, withdrew his petition challenging the Police for blocking his musical concerts. Kyagulanyi, accompanied by his lawyers Benjamin Katana and George Musisi, appeared before the commission chaired by Mariam Wangadya. …
(2024-05-21). Stealing from Trump was 'self-help', lawyer Cohen testifies at hush money trial. scmp.com Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen, the prosecution's final witness, said he pocketed most of a sum of money which was meant for a tech company that did work for Trump's firm.
(2024-05-21). The Fight for LGBTQI+ Rights in the Maghreb and the Middle East. fidh.org
(2024-05-21). NZ's first New Caledonia evacuation flight lands in Auckland. asiapacificreport.nz By Maia Ingoe, RNZ News journalist A NZ Defence Force plane carrying 50 New Zealanders evacuated from New Caledonia landed at Auckland International Airport last night. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it would be working with France and Australia to ensure the safe departure of several evacuation flights amid civil unrest in…
(2024-05-21). NASA astronaut aboard ISS to interact with students in live call. ummid.com NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will interact with students of a volunteer service organization in a live call from space Tuesday May 21, 2024, the American space agency said.
(2024-05-21). Peace loving people across the world are pro-Palestinian. ummid.com Any decent, informed, and intelligent person, irrespective of one's faith and ethnolinguistic background, anywhere in the world must be pro-Palestinian.
(2024-05-21). Uganda Airlines A320. independent.co.ug 
Balancing route efficiency on a tight budget Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda's national carrier, Uganda Airlines, celebrates a shortterm wet lease agreement of an Airbus A320 airliner with Global Airlines of Johannesburg, South Africa, some commentators appear bent on dampening the excitement. While announcing the deal on May 13, Uganda Airlines said the …
(2024-05-21). Ad Hominem Backfire in the Energy/Climate Debate. wattsupwiththat.com Get off your high horse, all of us are 'pro climate', you just have a different view on how to achieve that.
(2024-05-21). Eating Out in the Apocalypse. publicbooks.org Can pleasure take place against the backdrop of climate crisis?
(2024-05-21). Testimony at Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial focuses on his wife's New Jersey home. whyy.org A New Jersey businessman rescued the home of Sen. Attorney John Moldovan told a Manhattan federal court jury that he was working for the businessman, Wael Hana, in July 2019 when he was asked to pay over $20,000 toward the Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, home's mortgage. | Moldovan said Hana provided the money that he delivered to a bank to negate the need for a mortgage foreclo…
(2024-05-21). European Elections 2024: FIDH calls on European election candidates to commit to human rights. fidh.org
(2024-05-21). What's behind Putin's decision to appoint an economist and technocrat as the new defense minister? unitedworldint.com On May 14, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin appointed Andrey Belousov as Minister of Defense, who previously worked as First Deputy Prime Minister. For many, this was an unexpected appointment, some expected the reappointment of Sergei Shoigu, others bet that a person from military circles would become the new minister. But Andrey Belousov …
(2024-05-21). Oliver Eagleton: Stakeholder Capitalism, Again. newleftreview.org Oliver Eagleton on Will Hutton, This Time No Mistakes. Lessons for the incoming Labour government on humanizing British capitalism, from a proselytizer of Blair's Third Way.
(2024-05-21). President Ramaphosa, EU Council President hold bilateral call. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa, EU Council President hold bilateral call | President Cyril Ramaphosa has held a bilateral telephone conversation with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel. | According to a statement by the Presidency, the conversation was a positive and constructive discussion on bilateral, regional, and global issues. | The statement said the two leaders also discussed the need for more engagement to address global peace and reaffirmed shared respect for international law. | "They both welcomed the recent bilateral South Africa-European Union Political and Security Dialogue Forum, and the H…
(2024-05-21). Iran to Hold Presidential Election on June 28. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranians will elect a new president in a nationwide election on June 28 after the passing away of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.
(2024-05-21). Georgia: Last chance to stop Russian-style crackdown on civil society. fidh.org International human rights organisations, civil society groups, and election observers are urging European and national leaders to promptly address the Georgian government's attempt to crackdown on civil society as the country approaches its General Elections in October.
Since April 15th, Georgians have been rallying in protest against the proposed "Transparency of Foreign Influence" law, which bears striking resemblance to the Russian so called "Foreign Agent Law". This law threatens to (…) | – |
(2024-05-21). Perry Anderson: Pathbreakers High and Low. newleftreview.org A decade ago, Christopher Clark upended conventional accounts of the origins of the First World War; he has now rewritten the history of the European revolutions of 1848—1849, and proposed a new way of considering their outcomes. Analytically, what differentiates and what connects these two outstanding achievements?
(2024-05-21). Student Protests in America Now: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? fairobserver.com On March 9, 2023, student protestors invaded the safe space of what must assuredly be a minority group at Stanford University: the law school's Federalist Society. Stuart Kyle Duncan, a judge on the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, had been invited to speak to a roomful of students, and it did not…
(2024-05-21). Karnataka UGCET 2024 (KCET 2024) result delayed. ummid.com Karnataka UGCET 2024 Result: The KCET result which was supposed to be declared today i.e. Monday May 20, 2024 has been delayed.
(2024-05-21). Excitement and elegance at 2024 Captain's Bell golf awards dinner. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The prestigious 2024 Captain's Bell Uganda Golf Tournament Awards Dinner was a night to remember, blending sportsmanship, elegance, and entertainment in an unforgettable celebration. Held at the luxurious Uganda Golf Club Kitante, the event drew golf enthusiasts, dignitaries, and celebrities, all eager to honor the tournament's outstanding participants. The …
(2024-05-21). Molly Katanga Denied Bail Again. plusnews.ug 
The High Court in Kampala has, for the second time, dismissed the bail application of Molly Katanga, who is accused of murdering her husband, businessman Henry Katanga. Criminal Division Judge Isaac Muwata denied Molly bail, stating that she had not presented new grounds in her second application that were different from those already addressed in …
(2024-05-21). SATIRE: Man Starstruck To See Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever At Greyhound Bus Station. theonion.com 
INDIANAPOLIS—Whipping his head around in a double take, local man Dean Wilson was reportedly starstruck Tuesday after spotting Caitlin Clark with her Indiana Fever teammates at the Greyhound bus station. "Wow, it's a good thing I snapped a photo of her at the vending machine, or else no one would have believed me,"…
(2024-05-21). Iran's New Assembly of Experts Holds 1st Meeting. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Assembly of Experts, a panel of clerics electing leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, convened its first session in Tehran on Tuesday morning.
(2024-05-21). High Court rules government's anti-protest law enabling more police action is unlawful. skwawkbox.org 
Legal challenge to government's lowered threshold to classify inconvenient protest to allow police to intervene succeeds A legal challenge by rights group Liberty has won its court case against the government over its change to the definition of protests this morning. The government had used 'secondary legislation' to push through a change to the definition …
(2024-05-21). Closing Statements at the 28 September Killings Trial in Conakry. fidh.org
(2024-05-21). Mourners in Iran begin days of funerals for president Raisi and others killed in helicopter crash. scmp.com Tens of thousands of Iranians gathered Tuesday to mourn president Ebrahim Raisi and seven members of his entourage who were killed in a helicopter crash on a fog-shrouded mountainside in the northwest.
(2024-05-21). 2024 Election 5th Phase: West Bengal, Ladakh, Odisha record highest voters turnout. ummid.com The 5th poll of the 2024 Parliamentary Elections in India Monday May 20, 2024 ended with an overall polling percentage of 60.09% till 11: 30 PM, the Election Commission of India said.
(2024-05-21). Moose kills man trying to take photos of her newborn calves in Alaska. scmp.com Moose in Alaska are not normally aggressive but can become so if provoked, authorities say.
(2024-05-21). TS EAMCET 2024 Result Out; Pranitha, Jyotir Aditya Among Toppers. ummid.com A Pranitha and Jyotir Aditya have stood first in the Engineering and Agriculture streams of Telangana Engineering Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (TS EAMCET 2024) held this year.
(2024-05-21). Finland Moves to Restrict Asylum Seekers on Russian Border. themoscowtimes.com Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said the proposed law would help manage "instrumentalized" migration and "counter the pressure exerted on Finland."
(2024-05-21). Family of Black Pa. teen wrongly executed in 1931 seeks damages after 2022 exoneration. whyy.org The family of the youngest person ever executed in the state of Pennsylvania — a Black 16-year-old sent to the electric chair in 1931 and exonerated by the governor in 2022 — is suing the county that prosecuted him. | Alexander McClay Williams was convicted of murder in the October 1930 icepick stabbing of a white woman in her cottage on the grounds of his reform school. | Vida Robare, 34, had been stabbed 47 times. Her ex-husband, who also worked at the school, reported finding the body, and a photograph of an adult's bloody handprint, taken at the scene, was examined by two fingerprint experts. But…
(2024-05-21). Liberation for New Caledonia's Kanak people 'must come', says educator. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific A New Zealand author, journalist and media educator who has covered the Asia-Pacific region since the 1970s says liberation "must come" for Kanaky/New Caledonia. Professor David Robie sailed on board Greenpeace's flagship Rainbow Warrior until it was bombed by French secret agents in New Zealand in July 1985 and wrote the book Eyes…
(2024-05-21). UNC Chapel Hill Seniors Suspended for Protesting. youtube.com This year, many students have been denied their ceremonies and speeches.
(2024-05-21). OpenAI pauses ChatGPT voice 'eerily similar' to Scarlett Johansson. scmp.com Movie star Scarlett Johansson said she was 'shocked' by an OpenAI synthetic voice that sounds like her, which was released after she declined to work with the ChatGPT-maker on such a project.
(2024-05-21). Taiwan: Joint open letter to President Lai Ching-te. fidh.org On the day Lai Ching-te is sworn in as Taiwan's President, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organizations in Taiwan, Covenants Watch and Taiwan Association for Human Rights (TAHR), sent him a letter to outline 12 human rights priorities for his presidency. Read the letter below.
Honourable President Lai Ching-te Office of the President No. 122, Section 1, Chongqing South Road Zhongzheng District Taipei City 10048, Taiwan
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(2024-05-21). NGOs warn of consequences of bureau mainstreaming. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have expressed strong opposition to the proposed mainstreaming of the NGO Bureau, citing potential harm to a sector that has steadily grown and stabilized over the years. Their concerns come in response to the recent passage of the NGO Amendment Bill, 2024 by Parliament. A key provision …
(2024-05-21). A Manifesto for upholding human rights in the European Union. fidh.org At a time when democracy, the rule of law, and freedoms are under threat in the Union, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organisations are launching a Manifesto for human rights aimed at the candidates for the upcoming European elections in June. The goal? To urge them to commit to 10 priorities to uphold human rights during their next mandate.
| The Manifesto is available in several languages and is currently being translated into numerous European (…) | – |
(2024-05-21). Stressed, bored or tired – Why suicidal tendency on rise among students in United States? ummid.com This sad situation should not be examined in terms of any mistakes of kids but rather in terms of the highly flawed education system the adults have created with too many distortions, above all a society which lacks clear ideals, a society in which huge numbers of entirely innocent people are killed in wars and then lies are routinely pushed at very high levels regarding this.
(2024-05-21). Maulana Azad Library AMU: A Confluence of Ken and Cosmopolitan Culture. ummid.com Maulana Azad Library of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in Aligarh is not only the powerhouse of knowledge and vibrating ideas but also a springhead of inspiration, hope, liveliness, wisdom, secular culture and many other tenable things.
(2024-05-21). Police probe murder of Rwandan in Luwero guest house. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Luwero are investigating the murder of Nduwayesu Marie Rose, a 48-year-old Rwandan national. Her body was discovered at Klne Guest House in Kizito, Luwero Town Council. Preliminary findings indicate that the murder occurred on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The primary suspect, identified as a one Gerald Byamugisha, …
(2024-05-21). Wild speculations after chopper carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashes. ummid.com Wild speculations about the whereabouts of Ebrahim Raisi are on after one of the helicopters in the convoy of the Iranian President crashed in Iran's East Azerbaijan province near Jolfa, around 375 miles northwest of Tehran Sunday.
(2024-05-21). European research labs to receive US$2.72 billion funding from EU's Chips Act. scmp.com The funding will help set up a pilot line in Europe that will develop and test future generations of advanced semiconductors.
(2024-05-21). Déjà vu in New Caledonia: why decades of political failure will make this uprising hard to contain. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By David Small, University of Canterbury With an air force plane on its way to rescue New Zealanders stranded by the violent uprising in New Caledonia, many familiar with the Pacific island territory's history are experiencing an unwelcome sense of déjà vu. When I first visited the island territory in 1983, I interviewed EloàØ…
(2024-05-21). Funeral of President Held in Iran's Tabriz. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The funeral procession of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and seven others killed in a helicopter crash began in the northwestern city of Tabriz on Tuesday.
(2024-05-21). How El Nino La Nina And The Sun Drive Climate Change! wattsupwiththat.com You can recognize ignorant climate alarmists who try to dismiss the effects of ENSO falsely stating there is no net warming from ENSO, because it simply causes a back and forth warming and cooling that doesn't affect long term climate change.
(2024-05-21). Biryani and Modi's New Found Secular (Poll) Strategy. ummid.com In addition to Modi propagating his 'secular' image by having never apparently spoken about 'Hindu-Muslims' along communal lines, he should perhaps also consider speaking about biryani from a secular angle!
(2024-05-21). Trump social media account shares video mentioning 'unified reich'. scmp.com A video posted by Donald Trump's Truth Social account shows hypothetical headlines speaking of a 'unified reich' if he wins the 2024 presidential election.
(2024-05-21). SATIRE: Report: Guy Riding Weird Thing. theonion.com 
(2024-05-21). Moose kills man trying to take photos of her newborn calves in Alaska. scmp.com Two men were 'looking for the moose when the cow moose attacked', said a spokesman for Alaska's Department of Public Safety. The second man was uninjured.
(2024-05-21). Humility is a Cause for the Truth to be Accepted — Shaykh Al-Uthaymeen (rahimahullah). salaficentre.com Some benefits extracted by Shaykh al-Uthaymeen in explanation of verse 82 of Surah al-Ma'idah: Humility is from the means for the acceptance of truth and gaining affection of the believers. A benefit taken from this verse is that arrogance is a cause of rejecting the truth, humility is a means for the truth to be …
(2024-05-21). Explosive Trump biopic The Apprentice premieres at Cannes. scmp.com Rape, erectile dysfunction, baldness and betrayal: an explosive new biopic of Donald Trump paints an unflinching but nuanced portrait of the former US president.
(2024-05-21). Flooding Emergency Declared in Far East Russia's Sakha. themoscowtimes.com Nearly 450 homes and more than 550 land plots have been flooded since the Lena River started overflowing last week.
(2024-05-21). Second Kadyrov Ally Steps Down as Chechnya's Head of Government. themoscowtimes.com Muslim Khuchiyev's resignation as the head of the North Caucasus region's government comes just days after Magomed Daudov stepped down.
(2024-05-21). Maharashtra HSC Result 2024 Date: May 21, Time: 01:00 pm. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has official confirmed to declare the Maharashrea HSC 12th result 2024 tomorrow i.e. Thuesday May 21, 2024.
(2024-05-21). How Europe is arming murderous Middle East regimes. fidh.org
(2024-05-21). Banned Chinese supplier with forced labour ties used to import cars to US by BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Volkswagen: Senate report. scmp.com A US congressional probe found carmakers BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Volkswagen had used components from a Chinese supplier banned in the United States over alleged forced labour ties.
(2024-05-21). Ugandan athlete Nakaayi motivated ahead of Paris Olympics. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan athlete Halimah Nakaayi says she does feel under pressure and is instead highly motivated ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. "Qualifying for the Olympics is already a big bonus, but I am also not under pressure at all ahead of the Games. I'm working hard and working with …
(2024-05-21). SATIRE: Woman Doesn't Appreciate Being Told To Chill Out By Reggae Song. theonion.com 
SAN DIEGO—Expressing frustration that her feelings of anger and hurt were not being validated, local woman Rory Schaffer confirmed Tuesday that she did not appreciate being told by a reggae song to chill out. "This music keeps saying I should simmer down and that every little thing's gonna be all right, but that's not…
(2024-05-21). Why the forces behind 3 assassinations in USA must be exposed. ummid.com The three lives lost were those of President John F. Kennedy followed by the loss 5 years later of prominent civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy.
(2024-05-21). Electric Van Sales In Decline. wattsupwiththat.com it's just not viable to buy expensive assets such as electric vans and not really use them in the operational roles where you actually need a solution.
(2024-05-21). Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi, FM Hossein Amir-Abdollahian declared dead in chopper crash. ummid.com Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian have died in a helicopter crash in the northwestern province of East Azarbaijan, it has been officially confirmed a litte while ago Monday May 20, 2024.
(2024-05-21). Could Pennsylvania's fracking wastewater hold the key to the country's energy transition? whyy.org
(2024-05-21). Fake news destroys democracy. sanews.gov.za Fake news destroys democracy | As South Africa draws closer to the seventh democratic elections, Media Monitoring Africa has warned that the increase of misinformation and disinformation on social media poses a threat to democratic elections. | Addressing a webinar on Tuesday, hosted by the Government Communication and Information System (GCSI) on the upcoming elections, Media Monitoring Africa Communications Manager Nomshado Lubisi-Nkosinkulu said the "explosion of information" is making it increasingly difficult to know what is real and what is not. | The MMA is an organisation that helps to promote ethical and…
(2024-05-21). Rahul Gandhi remembers father Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary says, "Your dreams" are "my dreams" devdiscourse.com Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, remembering his late father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 33rd death anniversary, shared a post and referred to his father's dreams as his own. Rahul also shared a childhood photograph of him with his father in which Rajiv Gandhi can be seen with his hand on Rahul's shoulders.
(2024-05-21). Techno Feudalism – New Challenge Facing Educational Attainment. ummid.com As a result, the educational system increasingly caters to the needs of a techno-feudal economy, emphasising practical skills for economic survival while neglecting the development of critical thinking and social consciousness.
(2024-05-21). Two UPDF Soldiers in Trouble Over Assassination Threats Against NRM Chairperson. plusnews.ug 
Police in Luwero are holding two Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF) soldiers accused of threatening to assassinate Ronald Ndawula, the District National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chairperson. The soldiers, allegedly attached to Ruhengyere Army Barracks, were apprehended at Pension House in Luwero Town Council and subsequently transferred to Luwero Central Police Station after their mission failed. …
(2024-05-21). We Must Have Answers: The National Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers, Inc. Speak out on the Death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson. urbancny.com 
(2024-05-21). Pierre Vesperini: What to Do With the Past? newleftreview.org Above the fray of mediatized controversy, a classicist situates the heritage of the 'West' in the long view. A culture forged by the interplay of ecclesiastical, capitalist and emancipatory forces; the catastrophes of European world conquest and their weight on the present. Does Benjamin offer a way through the impasse?
(2024-05-21). Saudi Arabia: Call for lifting the arbitrary travel ban imposed on women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul and her family. fidh.org
(2024-05-21). Constitutional Court bars Jacob Zuma from running in elections. independent.co.ug 
Johannesburg | Melody Chironda — ALL AFRICA.COM | The Constitutional Court has delivered a major blow to former president Jacob Zuma's political ambitions, ruling on Monday that he cannot stand as a candidate in next week's national elections in South Africa, reports Eyewitness News. The apex court's judgement upholds the decision by the Independent Electoral Commission …
(2024-05-21). "PMLA is Pradhan Mantri ki Lal Aankh": Kapil Sibal slams money laundering law. devdiscourse.com Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal claimed that the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) actually stands for "Pradhan Mantri ki Lal Ankh" (PM's glare) and has nothing to do with money laundering. "PMLA is Pradhan Mantri ki Lak Aankh. It has nothing to do with Prevention of Money Laundering Act. It means you can send them over to ED who can do whatever they wish to do," Sibal said in a free-wheeling conversation with ANI.
(2024-05-21). Former Bangladesh Army Chief Hit With US Sanctions Over Corruption Allegations. themedialine.org 
(2024-05-21). Messi included in 29-man squad for Argentina's pre-Copa America friendly matches. devdiscourse.com The World Cup-winning captain and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will lead Argentina's 29-man squad for upcoming friendly matches ahead of the Copa America competition. As per ESPN's report on Tuesday, the defending World Cup and Copa America champions will lock horns with Ecuador on June 9 at Chicago's Soldier Field and Guatemala five days later at in Landover, Maryland before putting the Copa America title on the line.
(2024-05-21). France to blame for 'constructing' Kanaky crisis, says Kia Mau. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch A MƒÅori supporter of Pacific independence movements claims the French government has "constructed the crisis" in New Caledonia by pushing the indigenous Kanak population to the edge, reports Atereano Mateariki of Waatea News. A NZ Defence Force Hercules is today evacuating about 50 New Zealanders stranded in the French Pacific island territory…
(2024-05-21). JEE Advanced Admit Card 2024 – Direct Link to Download. ummid.com JEE Advanced 2024: IIT Madras, the official authority to conduct the JEE Advanced 2024, has released today i.e. Friday May 17, 2026 the Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates who have successfully registered for the IIT JEE entrance exam.
(2024-05-21). Mourning the Martyrdom of Ayatollah Raisi: A Tribute to a Dedicated Leader. plusnews.ug 
The Islamic Republic of Iran mourns the loss of Ayatollah Raisi, its devoted and diligent President, and his esteemed companions, in a tragic turn that has left the nation in deep sorrow. Despite the somber occasion, the spirit of resilience and reverence permeates the air as the nation pays homage to a leader who dedicated …
(2024-05-21). Effortless Access to Maharashtra HSC Results: Target Publications Partners with Board. devdiscourse.com As the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education is all set to declare the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) 2024 board result, students can now conveniently access their HSC results on the Target Publications Pvt. Ltd. website on 21st May, 2024 at 1pm. In a bid to alleviate congestion on the Maharashtra State Board website and in association with the Board, both Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) results are now accessible on the Target Publications website at results.targetpublications.org. The HSC board theory exams for this year took place from F…
(2024-05-21). Treated as collection of unwanted beings, stories of Kashmiri children. ummid.com Kashmiri children grow up watching the occupation denying 'personhood' to their families. They are treated as a collection of unwanted beings.
(2024-05-21). Will Muslim Population Overtake Hindus in India – An Analysis. ummid.com As per this study, Hindu population share in 1950 was 84%, but it came down to 78% in 2015. However, in the same period, the share of minorities, including Muslims, Christian, Buddhist, and Sikhs, went up.
(2024-05-21). CA Intermediate, Foundation (September 2024) Exam Dates Confirmed. ummid.com The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially confirmed the examination dates for the CA Foundation and Intermediate exams to be held in the month of September 2024.
(2024-05-21). Delayed Supply of 16 Motorcycles For LCs Irks Yumbe Leaders. plusnews.ug 
Local leaders in Yumbe district have raised concerns about the delayed supply of sixteen motorcycles meant for Local Council chairpersons of the newly established sub-counties and town councils. During the 2021/2022 financial year, the Yumbe district procurement unit contracted Nile Fishing Company to supply 16 YBR Motorcycles, each at a contract cost of 9,200,000 Shillings, …
(2024-05-21). Rinehart portrait stirs debate over art censorship. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-21). Sahra Wagenknecht: Condition of Germany. newleftreview.org Interview with a prominent leader of the German left on the state of her country, currently the epicentre of converging crises—geopolitical, economic, environmental. With politics swerving right under an SPD-led government, flux and refoundation on the left.
(2024-05-21). Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's death met with muted mourning and furtive celebration in divided nation. scmp.com Iran proclaimed five days of mourning for President Ebrahim Raisi, though the muted atmosphere revealed little of the spectacular public grief that accompanied the deaths of other senior figures.
(2024-05-21). Plane heading for New Caledonia to bring NZ visitors home. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News A New Zealand government plane is heading to New Caledonia to assist with bringing New Zealanders home. Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today confirmed it was the first in a series of proposed flights. Peters said the flight would carry around 50 passengers with the most pressing needs from Nouméa to Auckland. LISTEN…
(2024-05-21). Two more suspects arrested in connection with Ditebogo Phalane's murder. sanews.gov.za Two more suspects arrested in connection with Ditebogo Phalane's murder | The Hawks' Pretoria-based team, together with the Arcadia Crime Prevention Unit and Tshwane District Crime Intelligence, have arrested two more suspects in connection with the murder of Ditebogo Phalane Junior. | Ditebogo, aged five, was killed during the hijacking of his father's car in Soshanguve, Tshwane. | The two suspects, aged 29 and 30, were arrested on Monday in Soshanguve and Atteridgeville, where two unlicensed firearms were recovered, with one firearm alleged to be the murder weapon used in the murder of Ditebogo. | The arrest br…
(2024-05-21). S Africans urged to adopt and foster children to ensure the protection of youngsters. sanews.gov.za S Africans urged to adopt and foster children to ensure the protection of youngsters | With the Child Protection Week campaign in full swing, the Department of Social Development (DSD) has encouraged South Africans to seek alternative care for their children if they are unable to care for them. | Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu launched Child Protection Week on Sunday in Kimberley, Northern Cape. | The department is currently on a drive to raise awareness on upholding the rights of children, mobilising society to protect children against violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation. | Since the dawn of de…
(2024-05-21). Critics say new legislation prioritizes medical dispensaries in Delaware's emerging recreational market. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Medical cannabis dispensaries could start growing recreational marijuana under new legislation sponsored by State Rep. Ed Osienski (D-Newark). | The bill would allow medical pot retailers to obtain a temporary conversion license, which would enable them to legally sell both medical and recreational marijuana out of their existing facilities before new applicants complete the lottery process, where there's a cap on licenses. | Some cannabis advocates oppose the bill, saying i…
(2024-05-21). Gaza War Confirms Risks of Robotics, AI Weapons. ummid.com Recent tragic experiences in Gaza have confirmed the fears of those scientists who have been warning about the use of AI and robotics in weapon systems and warfare.
(2024-05-21). RBSE Rajasthan 12th 2024 Result Today – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) Ajmer is set to declare the result of Class 12 Art, Science and Commerce streams held in the year 2024 on its official website rajresults.nic.in and other associate websites at 12: 15 pm today i.e. Monday May 20, 2024.
(2024-05-21). Lola Seaton: Good Mistakes. newleftreview.org Lola Seaton on Anne Carson, Wrong Norma. Multi-form collection from one of the most erudite and ludic contemporary poets.
(2024-05-21). AI to accelerate RISC-V adoption: Research. ummid.com The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is instrumental in the continued rise of RISC-V – an open standard Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) based on established Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) principles.
(2024-05-21). UN Security Council rejects Russia bid to ban weapons in space. scmp.com US envoy accuses Russia of diplomatic gaslighting after launching a new 'counterspace weapon'.
(2024-05-21). Arvind Kejriwal to hold press conference today. devdiscourse.com Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is slated to hold a press conference on Tuesday, he announced through his official 'X' handle as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has come under fire with the Swati Maliwal assault case. "I will do a PC at 11 am," Kejriwal's post on 'X' read.
(2024-05-21). SATIRE: Trump Quietly Avoids Eye Contact With Rudy Giuliani Begging For Change Outside Courthouse. theonion.com 
NEW YORK—Seeing the two men's gazes lock for a split second before one quickly lowered his head, sources confirmed Tuesday that Donald Trump quietly avoided eye contact with Rudy Giuliani on the steps of the courthouse where his disgraced former personal attorney and campaign lawyer was begging for change. "Spare a…
(2024-05-21). Julian Assange wins High Court victory in case against extradition to U.S. independent.co.ug 
LONDON | Xinhua | WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday won a victory in his ongoing battle against extradition from the United Kingdom (UK) to the United States, after the High Court in London granted him permission to appeal. Permission to appeal was to be granted only if the U.S. government was unable to provide …
(2024-05-21). Syracuse Police Report Male Shot Near Primrose Avenue. urbancny.com 
On Monday, May 20th 2024 at approximately 8: 16 PM, officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to the 300 block of Primrose Avenue in response to a ShotSpotter activation for multiple rounds. | Upon arrival, officers located a 20-year-old male victim near the corner of Midland Avenue and Primrose Avenue who presented with an apparent gunshot wound to the right thigh. The victim was transported to University Hospital by emergency medical providers from American Medical Response, where he is being treated for his injury. The male victim is listed in stable condition and his injury is considered non-li…
(2024-05-21). UPDF to use district quota system to recruit 9,627 in July. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) will recruit 9,627 youth aged 18 to 22 in an exercise starting on July 1st and ending on July 14th, 2024. The entire recruitment process will span 56 days, according to UPDF Spokesperson Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye. Brig Gen Kulayigye said aspiring candidates …
(2024-05-21). Russia Jails Hypersonic Missile Scientist 14 Years for Treason. themoscowtimes.com Anatoly Maslov, who was arrested in June 2022, specialized in hypersonics — a theoretical field with important applications for Russia's advanced missile program.
(2024-05-21). Dhoni opens up on preferred social media platform, his less activity on digital platforms. devdiscourse.com Former Indian and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) title-winning captain MS Dhoni opened up on his preferred social media platform and why he prefers to largely stay away from social media platforms. Dhoni played for CSK in the ongoing IPL 2024, under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, to whom he handed over the captaincy ahead of this season. His team crashed out of the playoffs race after a loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Saturday. CSK finished at the fifth spot with seven wins, seven losses and 14 points and crashed out of the final four race due to an inferior net r…
(2024-05-21). SATIRE: Friend Needs You To Move His Car 3 Times A Day For Next 6 Weeks. theonion.com 
LOS ANGELES—Emphasizing that you would be "doing him a real solid," local man Josh Gurney, your friend on the opposite side of town, told you Tuesday that he needed you to move his car three times a day for the next six weeks. "Hey, if it's not too much trouble, would you be available to move my car once every…
(2024-05-21). Thailand: Death in detention of pro-democracy activist Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom. fidh.org On May 14, 2024, Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom, 28, a member of the pro-democracy group Thalu Wang, died while in pre-trial detention on charges of violating Article 112 of Thailand's Criminal Code (lèse-majesté). The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT), the Cross Cultural Foundation (CrCF) and Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) are deeply saddened by her senseless death, which underscores the deep flaws in Thailand's judicial and penitentiary systems. (…) | – |
(2024-05-21). Multi-skills development centre to benefit KwaSwayimane community. sanews.gov.za Multi-skills development centre to benefit KwaSwayimane community | Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande, has officially launched a multi-skills development centre to benefit the community of KwaSwayimane in KwaZulu-Natal. | The centre is an initiative of the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) in response to requests submitted to the Minister by Inkosi SN Gcumisa of the Gcumisa Tribal Authority and uMshwathi Local Municipality Mayor, Mandla Zondi. | They had requested the Higher Education and Training Department to build a campus of the uMgungundlovu Technical Vo…
(2024-05-21). Another attack in Afghanistan soon and tourism is over: tour agents react to the killing of Spanish tourists in Bamiyan. scmp.com Tourism in Afghanistan will be over if there is another attack soon, a tour agent says after terrorists kill Spanish tourists. Another says terror threat has always been there yet visitors have still come.
(2024-05-21). Breaking: Feinstein confirms GE candidacy vs Starmer. skwawkbox.org 
Constituency resident who served Mandela as ANC MP will stand in Holborn and St Pancras Former African National Congress (ANC) MP Andrew Feinstein has confirmed this morning that he will stand against Labour leader Keir Starmer in Holborn and St Pancras at the next general election. Feinstein, a Jewish activist who lives in the constituency, …
(2024-05-21). Indian Prime Minister Damns Illegal Muslim Migrants Who Allegedly Produce More Children. Illegal Indian Migrants In USA Have Comparatively High Fertility Rates. pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com by
(2024-05-21). UNRWA pausa la distribución de suministros por inseguridad en Rafah. cubadebate.cu La Agencia de Naciones Unidas para los Refugiados de Palestina en Oriente Próximo (UNRWA, por sus siglas en inglés) dijo en una declaración en X que solo siete de sus 24 centros de salud están operativos y que no ha recibido ningún suministro médico en los últimos 10 días debido a los "cierres/ interrupciones" en los cruces de Rafah y Kerem Shalom hacia Gaza.
(2024-05-21). Unrwa denuncia que más de 810.000 gazatíes se han desplazado de Rafah. telesurtv.net El comisionado general de la Unrwa, Philippe Lazzarini, refirió que "cuando las personas se desplazan, quedan expuestas, sin paso seguro ni protección".
(2024-05-21). Fiscal de CPI revela que algunos líderes occidentales intentan influir en sus decisiones (+Video). cubadebate.cu Este lunes, la Corte Penal Internacional (CPI) emitió órdenes de detención contra el primer ministro de Israel, su ministro de Defensa y la dirigencia de Hamás acusados de crimenes de guerra y contra la humanidad por los ataques y guerra en Gaza desde el 7 de octubre, además de causar "hambre" y "dirigir intencionadamente ataques contra una población civil".
(2024-05-21). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.
(2024-05-21). Mueren siete palestinos, uno de ellos médico, en asalto a Yenín. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas de ocupación irrumpieron en la ciudad de Yenín en una supuesta operación que señalaba varios falsos positivos por parte de Israel.
(2024-05-21). Fiscal de la CPI pide orden de detención contra premier israelí. telesurtv.net La corte detalló que Netanyahu y otros acusados son responsables de "crímenes de guerra y crímenes contra la humanidad".
(2024-05-21). Demandan en Italia cese de acciones de Estados Unidos contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 may (RHC) Diversas organizaciones políticas y sociales de Italia demandaron nuevamente el cese de acciones del gobierno estadounidense contra Cuba, que afectan a su pueblo, dirigidas a desestabilizar ese país, señala hoy un comunicado.
(2024-05-21). Ecuador creará comisión para proyectos de consulta popular. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 may (RHC) La Asamblea Nacional (Parlamento) de Ecuador conformará hoy la comisión multipartidista que se encargará de tramitar los cinco proyectos de ley derivados de la consulta popular del pasado 21 de abril.
(2024-05-21). Se avecinan atractivos duelos en Serie Nacional de Béisbol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 may (ACN) Se avecinan tormentas en la LXIII Serie Nacional de Béisbol cuando comiencen a partir de hoy tres enfrentamientos entre equipos que están dentro de la zona de clasificación, lo que pudiera generar cambios en la tabla de posiciones.
(2024-05-21). Clasificados olímpicos prestigiarán el Girón de boxeo en Guantánamo. radiohc.cu Guantánamo, Cuba, 21 may (JIT)- La presencia de los hombres clasificados por Cuba para el venidero certamen olímpico aportará especial realce al Torneo Nacional de Boxeo Playa Girón 2024, que comienza este miércoles aquí.
(2024-05-21). Salim Lamrani subraya que el bloqueo y la hostilidad de EE.UU. son responsables de la actual situación en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 may (RHC) Salim Lamrani subrayó que la continuación del bloqueo a Cuba es responsable de la muy difícil situación que viven actualmente la isla y sus habitantes.
(2024-05-21). Presidente de Venezuela afirma que el 28J se enviará un poderoso mensaje al mundo. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado aseguró que Venezuela va a lo grande, con su propios métodos, y que no van a poder detenerlos.
(2024-05-21). Al menos 19 muertos tras caer vehículo por un desfiladero en India. telesurtv.net Entre los fallecidos se encuentran 17 mujeres, que habían acudido a trabajar a una zona de vegetación para la recolección de hojas para la fabricación de cigarrillos.
(2024-05-21). Suspenden clases por incendios forestales en Toledo, Belice. telesurtv.net Esta decisión viene dada debido al calor persistente que provoca que la atmósfera esté cargada de humo tóxico causado por "los incendios que arden sin control en su8 territorio".
(2024-05-21). Cancillería recuerda que Taiwán es parte inalienable de China. telesurtv.net Wang aseguró "Taiwán no es un país. Siempre ha sido una parte inalienable de China. La comunidad internacional hace tiempo que llegó a una conclusión sobre este asunto".
(2024-05-21). Presidente Petro ordena consejo de seguridad en Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net "Es inaceptable la situación en el Cauca. No toleraremos que se siga atemorizando a la población con atentados terroristas", afirmó el mandatario colombiano.
(2024-05-21). Coordinador de ONU afirma que la solución en Gaza debe ser política. telesurtv.net Insto a las partes "a redoblar todos los esfuerzos y regresar a la mesa de negociaciones de inmediato y en buen estado".
(2024-05-21). Presidente Maduro: El 28J se enviará un poderoso mensaje al mundo. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado aseguró que Venezuela va a lo grande, con su propios métodos, y que no van a poder detenerlos.
(2024-05-21). Siria declara luto oficial por muerte del presidente de Irán. telesurtv.net Siria dispuso que ondearán las banderas a media asta en toda la nación y las embajadas y organismos diplomáticos en el extranjero.
(2024-05-21). Canciller español exige una disculpa tras acusaciones de Javier Milei. telesurtv.net Según el ministro español —en caso de que el presidente latinoamericano no ceda a pedir disculpas a la parte española— el fin de las relaciones diplomáticas entre ambas naciones.
(2024-05-21). Registran 581.633 personas desplazadas por inundaciones en Brasil. telesurtv.net El último boletín difundido por la Defensa Civil, señaló que 806 residentes en la localidad resultaron heridos.
(2024-05-21). Grecia desestiman caso contra acusados del naufragio Adriana. telesurtv.net Hace un año, un barco de migrantes se hundió frente a las costas de Grecia. Activistas de derechos humanos afirman que los verdaderos culpables no son los que están en el banquillo.
(2024-05-21). Sismo de magnitud 5.5 sacude zona costera del sur de Ecuador. telesurtv.net La Secretaría de Gestión de Riesgos de Ecuador indicó que el sismo fue sentido en las provincias de Loja, Azuay y Cañar, Los Ríos y Guayas.
(2024-05-21). Canciller chino advierte que separatismo taiwanés amenaza la paz. telesurtv.net Beijing se posicionó respecto a la juramentación de William Lai Ching-te como nuevo líder de la isla separatista.
(2024-05-21). Accidente de tránsito en el centro de Perú deja 11 muertos. telesurtv.net La Superintendencia de Transporte Terrestre de Personas, Carga y Mercancías informó que al menos ocho personas resultaron heridas en el accidente.
(2024-05-21). Continúan protestas en Nueva Caledonia a pesar de refuerzos francés. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes se niegan a retirar los bloqueos de las principales carreteras de Numea, la capital, y las autoridades locales informaron que el aeropuerto de seguirá cerrado.
(2024-05-21). Accidente deja ocho muertos en región de àÅncash, Perú. telesurtv.net Las autoridades investigan las causas del accidente y no descartan que la camioneta iba a excesiva velocidad.
(2024-05-21). Oliver Stone estrena su documental "Lula" en Cannes. cubadebate.cu El estreno del documental "Lula", del cineasta estadounidense Oliver Stone, en el Festival de Cannes se convirtió en un acto de adhesión al presidente de Brasil, con aplausos en la sala. Presentado fuera de competencia, el filme recorre rápidamente la infancia y juventud de Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva para adentrarse en su compromiso sindical y político.
(2024-05-21). Cuba felicita a nuevo presidente de Parlamento de Vietnam. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 mayo (RHC) El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Poder Popular de Cuba (ANPP; Parlamento), Esteban Lazo, felicitó hoy a Tran Thanh Man, por su reciente elección como titular del Legislativo de Vietnam.
(2024-05-21). Embajador de Irán en Sri Lanka agradece solidaridad de Cuba. radiohc.cu Colombo, 21 mayo (RHC) El embajador de Irán en Sri Lanka, Alireza Delkhosh, agradeció hoy las muestras de solidaridad de Cuba por la trágica muerte del presidente Ebrahim Raisi y su canciller Hosein Amir Abdolahian, en un accidente aéreo.
(2024-05-21). Cuba reafirma postura contra el terrorismo en todas sus formas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 mayo (RHC) El Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, reafirmó hoy la postura de su país de rechazo absoluto y categórico de todos los actos, métodos y prácticas terroristas, en todas sus formas y manifestaciones.
(2024-05-21). Kuwait y Cuba desarrollan proyectos de cooperación. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 mayo (RHC) El Embajador de Kuwait en Cuba, Adel Mubarak Farjan Al-Adgham, destacó el fortalecimiento de las relaciones de su país con este estado caribeño, mediante el desarrollo hoy de proyectos de cooperación en diversos ámbitos.
(2024-05-21). Justicia británica frena la extradición de Julian Assange. telesurtv.net El periodista australiano, fundador de WikiLeaks, podrá interponer un nuevo recurso contra su extradición a Estados Unidos.
(2024-05-21). Ciudad iraní de Tabriz celebra un servicio de luto por el presidente Raisi y su séquito. telesurtv.net A lo largo del martes, el cuerpo del mandatario iraní será trasladado hasta la ciudad de Qom, al sur de Teherán, y de allí será llevado a la capital.
(2024-05-21). Venezuela reafirma su apego al principio de "Una Sola China" telesurtv.net Mediante un comunicado, difundido por el canciller Yván Gil, Venezuela condenó "cualquier amenaza del imperialismo hegemónico y rechaza categóricamente cualquier intervención de un país bajo cualquier pretexto, el cual pueda socavar la paz y la estabilidad regional".
(2024-05-21). España retira a su embajadora en Argentina ante crisis diplomática. telesurtv.net "Retirada definitiva", aseguró el jefe de la diplomacia española, con lo cual se agrava la crisis diplomática entre ambas naciones.
(2024-05-21). Mueren 15 mujeres al caer microbús al río Nilo, en Egipto. telesurtv.net Las víctimas tenían entre 17 y 25 años y se dirigían hacia su trabajo en la zona de Qanater.
(2024-05-21). Un muerto deja aterrizaje de emergencia en aeropuerto de Bangkok. telesurtv.net "Hay heridos y un fallecido (…) Singapore Airlines ofrece su más sentido pésame a la familia del fallecido", apunta el comunicado publicado por la aerolínea en Facebook.
(2024-05-21). Cubana Regla Bell exaltada al Salón de la Fama del Voleibol (+Fotos y Videos). cubadebate.cu La voleibolista cubana Regla Bell, una de las tricampeonas olímpicas con las "Morenas del Caribe", fue exaltada al Salón de la Fama de ese deporte. Bell es el octavo cubano reconocido después de Regla Torres (2001), Mireya Luis (2004), Magalys Carvajal (2011), Mirka Francia (2019), Taimaris Agàºero (2021), Yumilka Ruiz (2023) y el técnico Eugenio George (2005).
(2024-05-21). Milei se desencadena. radiohc.cu Las ideas disruptivas del presidente argentino, Javier Milei, cobraron cuerpo una vez más este fin de semana en Madrid en una oratoria anti- socialista y de claro corte fascista formuladas durante un mitin organizado en esa capital por el ultraderechista partido español Vox.
(2024-05-21). Se resintió una lesión Omara Durand en Mundial de Paratletismo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 may (ACN).- La estelar velocista cubana Omara Durand, multicampeona paralímpica y del orbe, se resintió de una antigua lesión poco antes de debutar en el Campeonato Mundial de Paratletismo de Kobe, Japón, a celebrarse hasta el próximo día 25.
(2024-05-21). Cubana Regla Bell exaltada al Salón de la Fama del Voleibol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 may (RHC).- La voleibolista cubana Regla Bell, una de las tricampeonas olímpicas con las "Morenas del Caribe", fue exaltada al Salón de la Fama de ese deporte, reveló el lunes la institución afincada en Massachusetts, Estados Unidos.
(2024-05-21). Dime con quien andas …. radiohc.cu Como escandaloso calificó el presidente de Estados Unidos, Joseph Biden, el dictamen del fiscal de la Corte Penal Internacional, Karim Khan, quien solicitó una orden de arresto contra el primer ministro sionista Benjamín Netanyahu por crímenes contra la humanidad cometidos en Palestina.
(2024-05-21). Explosión estación de gasolina en Perú deja un fallecido y 22 heridos. telesurtv.net Los daños se extendieron a locales de comida rápida y tiendas de un centro comercial cercano, ubicado en una avenida principal del distrito Villa María del Triunfo de la capital peruana.
(2024-05-21). Presidente de Francia anuncia visita a Nueva Caledonia. telesurtv.net Seis personas han muerto desde el inicio de la violencia, en una escala sin precedentes en casi 40 años en el archipiélago de Oceanía.
(2024-05-21). Gremios docentes convocan a paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net El secretario de Políticas Educativas de la Confederación General del Trabajo de los Argentinos, confirmó queel martes se realizará una conferencia de prensa.
(2024-05-21). Ataque con cuchillo en el centro de China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net El supuesto atacante fue detenido por la Policía y se encuentra en marcha una investigación sobre el ataque con arma blanca.
(2024-05-21). Corte Constitucional de Sudáfrica declara a Jacob Zuma inelegible. telesurtv.net Zuma había sido condenado a 15 meses de cárcel por desacato tras negarse reiteradamente a comparecer ante una comisión de investigación.
(2024-05-21). Tropas rusas avanzan en la región de Járkov. telesurtv.net Las tropas rusas intentan crear un cinturón de seguridad, una zona sanitaria, para proteger las regiones fronterizas.
(2024-05-21). Suben a 35.647 los palestinos asesinados por Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net Durante la última jornada los ocupantes causaron 85 mártires y 200 heridos.
(2024-05-21). øCuál es el estado de las finanzas en Cuba? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El ministro de Finanzas y Precios, Vladimir Regueiro Ale, aborda temas de interés económico en la Mesa Redonda de este martes, entre ellos el déficit fiscal, el presupuesto, el pago de los tributos, las medidas para corregir las distorsiones en los precios y otros asuntos relevantes.
(2024-05-21). Crédito kuwaití impulsa modernización de sistema hidraúlico de Cuba (+Fotos). cubadebate.cu El Fondo Kuwaití para el Desarrollo àÅrabe ha otorgado al Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hiráulicos (INRH) créditos por más de 100 millones de dólares para el montaje de conductoras de agua y estaciones de bombeo, la modernización de acueductos, y la reparación o construcción de plantas, entre otras.
(2024-05-21). Las 3 del día: El fallecimiento del presidente iraní y las noticias de la jornada (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Hola, es un placer estar juntos nuevamente en el podcast Las 3 del día, un resumen radial de lo más importante publicado esta jornada en nuestro portal web, Cubadebate. Hoy, dedicamos los primeros minutos de la entrega al repentino fallecimiento del presidente de Irán en un accidente aéreo. Luego, pasamos al habitual resumen informativo.
(2024-05-21). Los laboristas estadounidenses deben opinar sobre Cuba. peoplesworld.org 
Tomando nota del Día Internacional de los Trabajadores, varias fuentes de noticias latinoamericanas citaron este año el ensayo de José Martí de 1886 "Un drama terrible"; dos de ellos lo republicaron, Resumen Latinoamericano y Tiempo Argentino. Allí Martí informa sobre los acontecimientos ocurridos en Chicago en 1886 y el destino de los llamados Mártires de …
(2024-05-21). Día Mundial de la Diversidad Cultural un respeto a todo el mundo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 mayo (RHC) El respeto a las creencias religiosas, música, lenguaje, arte, costumbres y singularidades de cada país está en el centro de las celebraciones hoy del Día Mundial de la Diversidad Cultural para el Diálogo y el Desarrollo.
(2024-05-21). Condecoran a Embajador cubano en Venezuela y rinden tributo a Martí en la nación hermana (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu En el aniversario 129 del paso a la inmortalidad del Héroe Nacional cubano, el Concejo del municipio Libertador de Caracas, otorgó la Orden "José Martí, Apóstol de la Independencia de Cuba" al Embajador de Cuba en Venezuela, Dagoberto Rodríguez y a la combatiente María León, como parte del homenaje al Héroe Nacional en tierra bolivariana.
(2024-05-21). En La Habana, Foro Empresarial Cuba-Unión Económica Euroasiática. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 may (RHC) El Foro Empresarial Cuba-Unión Económica Euroasiática comenzará hoy con la mirada puesta en lograr la sostenibilidad de los proyectos y en el desarrollo de las relaciones económicas comerciales.
(2024-05-21). Realizan nueva Marcha del Silencio en Uruguay. telesurtv.net La marcha fue convocada por el colectivo Madres y Familiares de Detenidos Desaparecidos, y otros grupos de la sociedad civil.
(2024-05-21). Alistan homenaje oficial a fallecido presidente iraní Ebrahim Raisi. telesurtv.net El Comité de los Tres Poderes acuerda celebrar elecciones el 28 de junio, tras el acuerdo inicial alcanzado entre el Consejo de Guardianes de Constitución y la Comisión Electoral.
(2024-05-21). México afina detalles de seguridad para las próximas elecciones. telesurtv.net Durante la reunión, las autoridades electorales y del Gobierno mexicano, incluidas las Fuerzas Armadas, informaron sobre 532 peticiones de protección de candidatos debido al clima de violencia en el país. De estas, 45 fueron declinadas por los propios candidatos y el resto, 487, cuentan con protección.
(2024-05-21). Encuentran armas de fuego en casa de abogado de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net La Sala Penal de Apelaciones Nacional también ha revocado la detención preliminar de Nicanor Boluarte y Mateo Castañeda, hermano y abogado de la presidenta designada.
(2024-05-21). Inician los actos fúnebres del presidente iraní Ebrahim Raisi. telesurtv.net A lo largo del martes, el cuerpo del mandatario iraní será trasladado hasta la ciudad de Qom, al sur de Teherán, y de allí será llevado a la capital.
(2024-05-21). México afina detalles de seguridad para las próxima elecciones. telesurtv.net Durante la reunión, las autoridades electorales y del Gobierno mexicano, incluidas las Fuerzas Armadas, informaron sobre 532 peticiones de protección de candidatos debido al clima de violencia en el país. De estas, 45 fueron declinadas por los propios candidatos y el resto, 487, cuentan con protección.
(2024-05-21). Parroquia de San Agustín en Caracas muestra apoyo al presidente Maduro. telesurtv.net A la masa de venezolanos la acompañaron autoridades locales y el primer vicepresidente del PSUV, Diosdado Cabello.
(2024-05-21). Se manifiestan en solidaridad con Gaza en Victoria, Australia. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes denunciaron la complicidad del Partido Laborista en los crímenes de guerra israelíes.
(2024-05-21). Ataque israelí al sur de la ciudad de Gaza deja cuatro muertos. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud de la Franja de Gaza elevó a 35.562 la cifra de muertos desde el inicio de la operación militar israelí contra el territorio palestino.
(2024-05-21). Manifestantes israelíes reclaman dimisión de Netanyahu. telesurtv.net Al lugar también llegaron familiares de los rehenes israelíes en Gaza, que, de acuerdo con EFE, "exigen un acuerdo de alto el fuego" con el grupo de resistencia Hamás.
(2024-05-21). Ataque armado en Manta, Ecuador, deja al menos cuatro muertos. telesurtv.net Las víctimas del ataque armado se encontraban jugando voleibol en el área deportiva ubicada en el barrio La Pradera de la ciudad ecuatoriana de Manta.
(2024-05-21). Putin nombra a Oleg Savelyev viceministro de Defensa de Rusia. telesurtv.net Por otro decreto, Yuri Sadovenko, quien había trabajado en este puesto desde enero de 2013, fue relevado de este cargo…
(2024-05-21). Nicolás Maduro encabeza intención de voto para el 28J. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con el reciente sondeo, el 54,8 por ciento de los encuestados respalda al presidente Nicolás Maduro.
(2024-05-21). Gobierno colombiano indemniza a víctimas de Unión Patriótica. telesurtv.net Los fondos liberados por la Comisión para la identificación de las víctimas de la Unión dan cumplimiento a la sentencia impuesta por la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CorteIDH).
(2024-05-21). Gobierno de Milei suspende las redes de los medios públicos. telesurtv.net Durante la suspensión, la Gerencia de Medios Digitales e Institucionales de RTA será la única autorizada para acceder o publicar material en redes sociales, siguiendo instrucciones de la Intervención.
(2024-05-21). Cuba decreta duelo oficial por la muerte de presidente iraní. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al texto legal, el duelo oficial será observado entre "las 06H00 horas del día 21 de mayo hasta las 24H00 del 22 de mayo de 2024".
(2024-05-21). Reestablecen operaciones comerciales en aeropuerto de Haití. telesurtv.net Antes de la reapertura del aeropuerto en la capital haitiana se tomaron numerosas medidas de seguridad en las instalaciones aeroportuarias.
(2024-05-21). A World of Inequality. cadtm.org
(2024-05-21). The Mexican debt crisis and the World Bank. cadtm.org
(2024-05-21). The World Bank and the IMF: the creditors' bailiffs. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-05-21). Towards the 6th International Ecosocialist Meeting. cadtm.org
(2024-05-21). India : popular movements, not elections, will bring transformative change. cadtm.org With the exception of a brief period, India has been more fortunate than many other nations in being able to maintain parliamentary rule over the last 77 years. With 900 million voters—more than the populations of Europe and Australia put together—the Indian elections are hailed as the largest exhibition and celebration of democracy. The nation's economic growth over the past 30 years —one of the fastest in the world—also makes the elections noteworthy on a global scale.
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(2024-05-21). The student movement for Palestine is now spreading everywhere, inspiring resistance to the barbarism of our times… cadtm.org
(2024-05-21). When Mr. Mitsotakis criminalizes, threatens and represses students who defend international legality! cadtm.org
(2024-05-21). Presidents Barber Conable and Lewis Preston (1986-1995). cadtm.org
(2024-05-21). The aborted experiment of the Bank of the South in Latin America and the alternative policies that could have been adopted at the continental level. cadtm.org
(2024-05-21). The singularity and importance of the 1st World Anti-Fascist Conference to be held in Porto Alegre from 17 to 19 May 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-05-21). The Platform of ATTAC CADTM Morocco. cadtm.org
(2024-05-21). UN has not received aid from US pier in Gaza for two days. newarab.com 
Food and medicine for Palestinians in Gaza are piling up in Egypt because the Rafah crossing remains closed, and there has been no aid delivered to a Senior UN aid official Edem Wosornu said there were
(2024-05-21). France begins its first war crimes trial of Syrian officials. newarab.com 
The first trial in France of officials from the Syrian regime of The Paris Criminal Court will hear cases against three officials for their role in the deaths of two French Syrian men, Mazzen Dabbagh and his son Patrick, arrested in Damascus in 2013. | "For the first ti…
(2024-05-21). ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Israeli, Hamas leaders. newarab.com 
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that the "Any attempt to draw parallels between these atrocious terrorists and a democratically elected government of Israel – working to fulfill its duty to defend and protect its citizens entirely in adherence to the principles of international law — is…
(2024-05-21). Amal Clooney played key part in ICC Netanyahu arrest warrant. newarab.com 
British-Lebanese lawyer The Clooney Foundation for Justice issued a press release on Monday confirming that Clooney was part of a team of legal experts supporting ICC arrest warrants against Isra…
(2024-05-21). Algeria urges UNSC investigation of Israel's Gaza genocide. newarab.com 
Algeria has requested the UN Security Council to send an investigative mission to ascertain the facts of the genocide in the Gaza Strip. | "Regarding the situation in the Middle East, including Palestine, we urge the Security Council to act urgently to stop the genocide crimes in Gaza," said Nasim Kouaoui, the Algerian envoy to the United Nations, during an open session of the Security Council on Monday. | Algeria and Slovenia requested the session to discuss developments in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. | If talks do not resume, I fear for the worst for civilians in Rafah, for the hostages held for more t…
(2024-05-21). Gaza war: Israeli troops push into Jabalia, army strikes Rafah. newarab.com 
(2024-05-21). Independent UN experts urge Houthis to free Baha'i followers. newarab.com 
Human rights experts working for the The five are among 17 Baha'i followers detained last May when the Houthis raided a Baha'i gathering in the capital of Sanaa. The expe…
(2024-05-21). Palestinians slam London event fundraising for Israeli soldiers. newarab.com 
Activists have slammed a The event, titled "Dance for Nova" is set to take place on 26 May with a promotional page describing it as a women's only event with a suggested donation of £36 for juniors and £50 for adults with proceeds reportedly going to Israeli soldiers. | "We'r…
(2024-05-21). Children among 7 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on Jenin. newarab.com 
Among those killed were a doctor, a teacher, and two children, the Palestinian health ministry stated. | The doctor, identified as 50…
(2024-05-21). Netanyahu 'refuses proposal for new truce talks' with Hamas. newarab.com 
The Israeli public broadcaster Kan said that Netanyahu rejected the proposals while admonishing the negotiators – who are led by Mossad chief David Barnea, Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and Israeli army General Nitzan Alo…
(2024-05-21). Ben-Gvir rages at Israel police for 'protecting Gaza aid trucks'. newarab.com 
Ben-Gvir,
(2024-05-21). War monitor: Israeli strikes kill six pro-Iran fighters in Syria. newarab.com 
A war monitor said at least six The
(2024-05-21). 'Israel of Latin America' Colombia struggles to shed its skin. newarab.com 
On
(2024-05-21). 'Destroy Hezbollah': Israeli ministers call for Lebanon invasion. newarab.com 
Extremist Israeli ministers have called on their military to invade and occupy On Monday, Israel's National Security Minister Ben-Gvir echoed simila…
(2024-05-21). Top US aide Sullivan in Israel to advance hostage, Saudi deals. newarab.com 
(2024-05-21). Israel, Hamas reject ICC bid to arrest leaders for war crimes. newarab.com 
(2024-05-21). Gaza aid deliveries from controversial US pier begin. newarab.com The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Tuesday that more than 569 metric tons of humanitarian assistance has been delivered so far across a temporary floating pier to Aid deliveries began arriving at a Israel's unprecedented ai…
(2024-05-21). Five killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2024-05-21). 'Eli Kouptar': Israeli channel falls for joke about Raisi crash. newarab.com 
The joke, made to look like a person's name and derived from the word "helicopter", first appeared on a Telegram channel. Eli is also a common Hebrew first name. | The "news" was read out by political analyst Daniel Ha…
(2024-05-21). Source: Donald Trump advisers met Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. newarab.com 
Three former US foreign policy officials in The delegation was comprised of
(2024-05-21). Biden slams 'outrageous' ICC arrest bid for Israeli leaders. newarab.com 
US President "And let me be clear: whatever this prosecutor might imply, there is no equivalence – none -…
(2024-05-21). Israel says 'it wasn't us' after Raisi Iran chopper crash. newarab.com 
Israel has denied any involvement in a Hardliners Ebrahim Raisi, While there has…
(2024-05-21). Andrew Feinstein to challenge Keir Starmer in next UK election. newarab.com 
Andrew Feinstein, a former MP from Feinstein, who is of Jewish origin and a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause, made the announcement at a constituency event, saying the area "needs an MP who…
(2024-05-21). For the Islamic Republic of Iran, Raisi's death 'too shall pass'. newarab.com 
Hours after a helicopter carrying Iran's president, foreign minister and other top officials went missing in bad weather over the Iranian province of East Azerbaijan, speculation was rife over whether this was a deliberate assassination or an accident. | Initially described as a "hard landing", all hopes of finding survivors were dashed when Iranian media reported the helicopter debris was found Despite the decades-long rhetoric that the regime is "in a fight for i…
(2024-05-21). Mourners begin days of funerals for Iran president Ebrahim Raisi. newarab.com 
Mourners in black began gathering Tuesday for days of funerals and processions for Iran's late president, foreign minister and others For Iran's Shia theocracy, mass demonstrations have been crucial since millions thronged the streets of Tehran to welcome Grand Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1979 during the Islamic Revolution. An estimated 1 million turned ou…
(2024-05-21). 'Enemy of my enemy is my friend': Egypt mourns Iranian President. newarab.com 
The Egyptian government In a brief
(2024-05-21). US muted response to Raisi's death shows icy relations with Iran. newarab.com 
The sudden Following the fatal helicopter crash of Raisi and seven others, including the country's foreign minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, there have been only a handful of comments from US public officials. | Several right-wing members of Congress wrote on soci…
(2024-05-21). Will the Iranian leaders' deaths impact relations with Iraq? newarab.com 
The Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei expressed his condolences…
(2024-05-21). Shedding light on Morocco refugee menstrual health challenges. newarab.com 
In recent years Morocco has become a transit and a host country for people seeking asylum — with a reported 19,666 refugees and asylum seekers registered with UNHCR from over 50 countries. | With women and girls making up a large number, considering women and girls' health care has become a vital necessity. | A series of workshops were held across five cities in Morocco to address menstrual health care. The Life is a Cycle event was the first of its kind for the North African country, with the workshops seeking to empower 250 refugee women and girls with menstrual health education and care packages.
(2024-05-21). Greece to deport 9 European nationals over pro-Palestine protest. newarab.com 
Nine protesters from Police last week detained a total of
(2024-05-21). Saudi crown prince postpones Japan visit over King's health. newarab.com 
Japan's top government spokesman said Monday a planned visit this week by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince The announcement came hours after the Royal Court in Riyadh said Prince Mohammed's 88-year-old father had a lung infection and was undergoing treatment involving antibiotics. | Prince Mohammed had been due to meet Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and the Japanese emperor on his trip from Monday, which would have been his first to…
(2024-05-21). Outrage as Rushdie says a free Palestine would be 'Taliban-like'. newarab.com 
(2024-05-21). What chopper was Iran's Raisi in and why did Turkey intervene. newarab.com 
Many people have raised questions over the type of aircraft that carried President The Bell 212 | Amid shock and conflicti…
(2024-05-21). White House: US and Saudi Arabia close to deal on defence pact. newarab.com 
The United States and Saudi Arabia are close to a final agreement on a bilateral White House national security spokesperson US and Saudi negotiators are seeking to…
(2024-05-21). What president Raisi's death means for Iran's future. newarab.com 
As Iranian state media reported on 20 May, The incident occurred in northwestern Iran's Varzeqan region while Raisi was returning from a visit to
(2024-05-21). Iranian citizens see no change after Raisi's death. newarab.com 
On Sunday, for the first time since 1989, in Iran's post-revolution history, the establishment used all communication platforms to urge Iranians to pray for the health of its high-ranking officials. The last time this happened was days before the country's then-supreme leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, was announced dead. | This time, it was not difficult to guess that former president
(2024-05-21). Julian Assange wins bid to appeal US extradition ruling. newarab.com 
WikiLeaks founder Two London High Court judges granted Assange permission to appeal, having previously asked Washington to provide "satisfactory assurances" about free speech protections at any US trial. | Those submissions were presented a…
(2024-05-21). Who was Iran's Ebrahim Raisi, killed in a helicopter crash. newarab.com 
Ebrahim Raisi, Iran's hardline president who was elected in 2021, Who was Ebrahim Raisi? | Prior to his tenure as president, the ultra-conser…
(2024-05-21). Gaza's pregnant women face risk of miscarriage, premature birth. newarab.com 
(2024-05-21). Iraqi PM says no progress in Kurdistan oil export talks. newarab.com 
Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani announced on Sunday that negotiations with oil companies regarding the resumption of At a press conference in Baghdad, Al-Sudani also announced that his cabinet had sent the 2024 annual budget bill to parliament for adoption. | 
Ayash and the other residents of Dar Al-Karama Nursing Home are among Syria's
(2024-05-21). Morocco: protests back to the street to overthrow normalisation. newarab.com 
In In Casablanca, protestors, sporting keffiyeh scarves and the colours of the Palestinian flag chanted "Free Palestine", "If we don't speak out, who will?" and "No to normalisation." | The protest was organised by a coalition of leftist parties and…
(2024-05-21). Shedding light on Morocco refugee menstrual health challenges. newarab.com With women and girls making up a large number, considering women and girls' health care has become a vital necessity. | A series of workshops were held across five cities in Morocco to address menstrual health care. The Life is a Cycle event was the first of its kind for the North African country, with the workshops seeking to empower 250 refugee women and girls with menstrual health education and care packages. |
(2024-05-21). Ireland concerned for justice in peacekeeper's death in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Ireland's top diplomat in a visit to Lebanon on Monday expressed his concern over the slow progress in criminal proceedings against several Micheál Martin, Irish foreign and defence minister, said he was "very, very concerned" about the
(2024-05-21). Syrian first lady Asma al-Assad diagnosed with leukemia. newarab.com 
Syrian first lady Asma al-Assad has been diagnosed with leukemia, the office of President The president's wife was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia "after presenting with several symptoms and following a comprehensive series of medical tests and examinations," the statement said. | She will "adhere to a specialised treatment protocol that includes stringent infection prevention measures" and "will temporarily withdraw from all direct engagements" as part of the treatment plan, it added. | Acut…
(2024-05-21). ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Netanyahu. presstv.ir A panel of ICC judges will consider the chief prosecutor's application for Netanyahu's arrest warrant.
(2024-05-21). Biden vows 'ironclad' support for Israel as genocide rages on. presstv.ir The US president vows to keep providing "ironclad" support for the Israeli regime as the latter presses on with its genocidal war on Gaza.
(2024-05-21). Campus movement spreads to Latin America. presstv.ir The National Autonomous University of Mexico isn't likely to be the scene of massive student repression like those witnessed in the United States, but protesters are demanding their government place more pressure on Israel.
(2024-05-21). Iraqi resistance conducts drone attack against 'vital' Israeli target. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq carries out a drone strike against a "vital" target in the 1948 Israeli-occupied territories in response to the Tel Aviv regime's unrelenting onslaught against Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-05-21). Gazans search rubble for survivors after Israeli strikes on Jabalia. presstv.ir Gazans search through the rubble for survivors following Israeli strikes on Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-21). Bodies at morgue after Israeli raid on West Bank's Jenin. presstv.ir People transport and gather around bodies at a morgue in Jenin.
(2024-05-21). Hezbollah strikes Israeli outposts in retaliation for aggression against Lebanon. presstv.ir Hezbollah carries out a series of operations against various Israeli military positions in the northern part of the 1948 occupied territories.
(2024-05-21). 'Saddened and shocked': World leaders extend condolences after Raeisi's martyrdom. presstv.ir World leaders extend condolences to the Iranian government and nation over the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raeisi in a helicopter crash in the country's northwest.
(2024-05-21). Yemeni forces intercept, shoot down US MQ-9 Reaper drone. presstv.ir Yemeni air defense units intercept and shoot down a US MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over the country's central province of Bayda.
(2024-05-21). Iran to hold new presidential elections on June 28. presstv.ir Iran sets June 28 as the date for snap prudential elections after president Raeisi's martyrdom.
(2024-05-21). Police clash with pro-Palestine protesters at Amsterdam University. presstv.ir Video posted on social media showed police in riot gear clashing with protesters, who were shouting: "Shame on you."
(2024-05-21). More countries declare national mourning over President Raeisi's martyrdom. presstv.ir Following the martyrdom of President Raeisi in a helicopter crash, many countries around the world have announced national mourning ceremonies.
(2024-05-21). Death toll from Brazil's rainstorm hits 151. presstv.ir On April 29, torrential rains poured down on Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul.
(2024-05-21). Iranians mourn President Raeisi martyrdom as funeral ceremonies begin. presstv.ir Millions of Iranians participate in a massive funeral procession in Tabriz for President Ebrahim Raeisi and his companions who were martyred in a helicopter crash.
(2024-05-21). President Raeisi was a revolutionary icon: Advisor. presstv.ir Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini says Ebrahim Raeisi was a popular figure and a revolutionary icon.
(2024-05-21). Police scuffle with pro-Palestine protesters at Amsterdam university. presstv.ir Police moved in to end a pro-Palestine protest at the University of Amsterdam.
(2024-05-21). Martyr FM Hossein Amir-Abdollahian: A giant of Iranian diplomacy. presstv.ir Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian was a man whose extraordinary diplomatic acumen raised the Islamic Republic of Iran's standing in the region and the world.
(2024-05-21). Australia, New Zealand evacuating nationals from New Caledonia amid protests. presstv.ir Australia and New Zealand are sending planes to New Caledonia to evacuate nationals stranded in the French-ruled territory which has experienced deadly protests.
(2024-05-21). Australian PM calls for release of Assange after UK high court allows appeal. presstv.ir The Australian prime minister demands the cessation of Julian Assange's imprisonment, as his extradition from a London prison to the United States was temporarily put on hold.
(2024-05-21). IRGC: Raeisi's epic, inspiring role must always remain alive. presstv.ir Iran's IRGC expresses its condolences over the martyrdom of President Raeisi and his entourage in a chopper crash.
(2024-05-21). Several detained at Texas Capitol rally condemning police violence at pro-Palestine demos. presstv.ir Several protesters were detained outside the Texas State Capitol in Austin during a pro-Palestine rally.
(2024-05-21). Leader: Iranian nation lost 'sincere, valuable' servant. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei expresses his condolences over the martyrdom of President Raeisi and his companions in a helicopter crash.
(2024-05-21). Prison officers protest outside Gradignan prison after two officers killed. presstv.ir Prison officers demonstrate in front of the Bordeaux-Gradignan penitentiary center a day after two officers were killed.
(2024-05-21). Martyr Hossein Amir-Abdollahian: A giant of Iranian diplomacy. presstv.ir Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian was a man whose extraordinary diplomatic acumen raised the Islamic Republic of Iran's standing in the region and the world.
(2024-05-21). Pro-Palestinian protest at Penn leads to multiple arrests. presstv.ir Police dismantled protest camps and arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Pennsylvania.
(2024-05-21). Tehran: Martyrdom of president, foreign minister will not change Iran's policy. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Ministry says the martyrdom of President Raeisi and foreign minister Amir-Abdollahian will not disrupt the country's regional and international role.
(2024-05-21). IRIB World Service head offers condolences over President Raeisi's martyrdom. presstv.ir The head of the IRIB World Service expresses his condolences over the martyrdom of Iranian President Raeisi and his companions in a helicopter crash.
(2024-05-21). North Korean leader inspects missile launcher vehicles. presstv.ir Footage released by North Korea's official KCTV shows Kim Jong-un inspecting missile launcher vehicles.
(2024-05-21). Iran's Assembly of Experts epitome of Islamic democracy: Leader. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei describes Iran's Assembly of Experts as the embodiment of Islamic democracy.
(2024-05-21). Profile: Mohammad Mokhber, who will serve as Iran's interim president. presstv.ir Following the tragic death of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash in northwestern Iran, Mohammad Mokhber has taken charge as the interim president.
(2024-05-21). Explainer: How will new Iranian president be elected after Raeisi's martyrdom? presstv.ir After the tragic demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi in a helicopter crash on Sunday, all eyes are now on the new election and his likely successor.
(2024-05-21). Inquiry into UK infected blood scandal to reveal findings. presstv.ir An inquiry into a decades-long infected blood scandal, in which thousands of people died in the United Kingdom after being treated with contaminated blood, is set to reveal its findings.
(2024-05-21). Nasrallah condoles with Leader over Pres. Raeisi, companions martyrdom. presstv.ir Hezbollah's leader condoles with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei over President Raeisi and his companions' martyrdom.
(2024-05-21). Police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters at Amsterdam University. presstv.ir Clashes break out between the Dutch police and pro-Palestinian protesters at Amsterdam University.
(2024-05-21). Clashes in Paris as firefighters unions protest working conditions. presstv.ir Police clashed with protesters in Paris as French firefighters' unions protested over working conditions.
(2024-05-21). Revolutionary diplomat: Amir-Abdollahian played valuable role in advancing resistance goals. presstv.ir The Iranian judiciary chief praises Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian as a revolutionary diplomat.
(2024-05-21). Ukraine attacks kill two in Russia's Belgorod, Donetsk. presstv.ir Ukraine kills two people in separate aerial attacks on Russia's border region of Belgorod and the city of Donetsk.
(2024-05-21). Judge Napolitano and I Discuss Iran, the ICC and General Cavoli. sonar21.com 
There is a lot of speculation swirling through social media regarding the death of Iran's President and Foreign Minister and others in, what appears to be, a tragic helicopter crash. Some assert that a group of Western-backed commandos inserted into Iran and laid an ambush with a shoulder-fired missile. I discount that as improbable. To carry that out, for starters, the team would have to know the flight path of the helicopter. Then they would have to deploy via vehicle and foot to that location. The movement would have had to start at least two days before the helicopter lifted off from Azerbaijan. | The w…
(2024-05-20). Here's a Tip: Tips are Not Always Gratuity. cepr.net In Recognition of National Waitstaff Day Tuesday, May 21, 2024 April 1, 2024, marked the 33rd anniversary of the federal law that permits employers to pay tipped workers a cash wage of just $2.13 per hour, which is $5.12 per hour less than the federal minimum wage for the rest of the workforce. But federal …
(2024-05-20). Government activities for the week 20 – 24 May 2024. sanews.gov.za Government activities for the week 20 – 24 May 2024 | On Tuesday, 21 May, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development will visit the Thornveld farm (portion 1 of farm Welgewagd 233 KB) located in Dwaalboom farming area near Thabazimbi, Waterberg District. | On Wednesday, 22 May, the GCIS in collaboration with the Department of Tourism and Brand South Africa invite members of the media to participate in a virtual panel discussion on tourism opportunities in the SADC region during Africa Month. | Also on Wednesday, the Electoral Commission officially launches the National Results Operation Cent…