(2024-12-03). Shaheen drones: The new rebel weapon in Syria's skies. middleeasteye.net 
Shaheen drones: The new rebel weapon in Syria's skies | The locally made suicide drones give rebels strategic edge in coordinated assaults on government targets | ⚪ A screenshot from a video published by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham shows a rebel fighter launching a Shaheen suicide drone (MEE)…
(2024-12-03). Syria: Aleppo's Kurds fear displacement as thousands flee rebels in Tel Rifaat. middleeasteye.net 
Syria: Aleppo's Kurds fear displacement as thousands flee rebels in Tel Rifaat | Syrian Kurds say they fear for their community's future in Aleppo despite assurances by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham | ⚪ A Syrian Kurdish man, fleeing his…
(2024-12-03). After Lebanon Ceasefire, Israel Revives Old Playbook: Backing Militants in Syria. mintpressnews.com 
(2024-12-03). After Lebanon Ceasefire, Israel Revives Old Playbook: Backing Militants in Syria. mintpressnews.com Since 2013, Israel has quietly cultivated ties with factions of the Syrian opposition, weaving a complex web of alliances to advance its strategic aims in Syria and beyond. According to Israel's Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), the recent offensive in Aleppo, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a group with roots in Al-Qaeda, represents more …
(2024-12-03). Iran Extends Its Full Support to Syria To Fight Against Terrorist Groups in Country's North. orinocotribune.com By Abdul Rahman — Dec 2, 2024 | Iran claimed the attacks by the terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Syria have been coordinated by the US and Israel in order to hide their failures in Gaza and Lebanon. | Iran expressed its full support to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad following the surprise attack launched by terrorist groups in the country's north. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for greater unity among the countries in the region to fight against such terror attacks, calling them a menace to regional security. | Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Damascus on Sunday, Dec…
(2024-12-03). HTS terrorists plotting chemical attacks on Syria's Aleppo, Idlib as army makes gains: Report. presstv.ir Foreign-backed HTS Takfiri militants are plotting to carry out chemical attacks in Syria's northwestern provinces of Aleppo and Idlib.
(2024-12-03). Syrian Dirty War's Secret Origins. popularresistance.org On November 27th, ultra-extremist militants Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched a vast offensive in Syria. Within days, the Turkey-backed faction seized significant swaths of Aleppo, the country's second-largest city, and advances elsewhere continue. While disinformation on the scale and success of HTS' incursions abounds on social media, establishment news outlets remain a redoubtable source of manipulation and deceit. No context to the current upsurge of violence is provided, although reference has been widely made to supposedly "peaceful" protests in 2011 that produced the decade-long Syrian civil war.
(2024-12-03). Ukraine's 'White Wolves' Fighting Alongside Extremists In Syria. popularresistance.org Ukraine's White Wolves special operations unit is deployed in northern Syria alongside Hayat Tahrir al-Sham-led (HTS) militants who are waging an assault against the Syrian government in the countryside of Idlib and Aleppo, according to multiple sources cited by Al Mayadeen on 3 December. | There is "direct Ukrainian involvement … in ongoing battles against the Syrian army across the fronts of Aleppo, Hama, and Idlib," Al Mayadeen's sources said. "The Ukrainian units operating in Syria are part of the White Wolf group, which is affiliated with Ukraine's Security Service." | The White Wolves unit is known for it…
(2024-12-03). On the road to Damascus — The Grayzone live. youtube.com 
Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the lightning takeover of Aleppo by rebranded Al Qaeda militants, and the role of NATO, the US and Israel in nurturing them as an asset. They will also discuss the Lebanon ceasefire and its near-certain collapse, as well as the furor in Washington over Trump's FBI nominee and the …
(2024-12-03). Hundreds take to the streets to oppose counter-terrorism police raids on Turkish Kurds in London. wsws.org Police raids in working-class areas, including brutal immigration raids, have been normalised over the last decade. The Labour government is now ramping this up under the cover of the Terrorism Act that suspends democratic rights.
(2024-12-03). Washington Post Attacks Eritrean Americans For Organizing Defense. popularresistance.org Eritrea, a Red Sea nation that defies the dictates of Western powers, pursues egalitarian social development, eschews IMF and World Bank debt, demands a fair price for its natural resources, and refuses to collaborate with AFRICOM , the US Africa Command. | Not surprisingly, Eritrea is heavily sanctioned by the U.S. for alleged human rights abuse. Exclusion from the SWIFT system for conducting international financial transactions puts it in the exclusive company of the West's other favorite bogeymen, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. | Western politicians, pundits, and press relentlessly castigate Eritrea—neve…
(2024-12-03). From Venezuela To Palestine, US-Imposed Sanctions Are A Crime. popularresistance.org December 10 is the anniversary of the signing of the United Nations' Universal Declaration on Human Rights. Organizers with the Americas Without Sanctions campaign are holding an event (in-person and virtual) in Washington, DC to raise awareness of the US's illegal economic war on one-third of the world's population on Human Rights Day. See SanctionsKill.org for details. Clearing the FOG speaks with Barbara Larcom of the International Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition and Cheryl LaBash of the National Network on Cuba about the event and the current crises facing Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela as a result of US sancti…
(2024-12-03). Wisconsin Unions Score Major Win With Court Ruling. popularresistance.org Madison, Wisconsin — Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions scored a major legal victory Monday with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 state law that sparked weeks of protests and made the state the center of the national battle over union rights. | That law, known as Act 10, effectively ended the ability of most public employees to bargain for wage increases and other issues, and forced them to pay more for health insurance and retirement benefits. | Under the ruling by Dane County Circuit Judge Jacob Frost, all public sector workers who lost their collective b…
(2024-12-03). Milwaukee Demands Community Control Over Jail Audit. popularresistance.org Milwaukee, WI — On Monday, November 25, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression held a press conference to comment on the recent findings of the jail audit that was released the week before. Two inmates' mothers, Laquita Dunlap and Kerrie Hirte, spoke of their fights for justice and accountability. | The audit was conducted with input from fewer than 40 inmates, and with no public transparency or input whatsoever. The public expected to hear a preliminary report in December with the full audit report coming in 2025. Instead, the entire report was released suddenly and without any fore…
(2024-12-03). The CADTM stands in solidarity with the Palestinian resistance in the face of apartheid, crimes against humanity and colonisation practised by the extreme right-wing government in Israel. cadtm.org We express our solidarity with the people of Palestine and oppose the aerial bombardments and indiscriminate and terrorist military actions carried out by the Israeli authorities. We call for the dismantling of the colonialist apartheid state of Israel and for respect for the rights of peoples to exercise their sovereignty.
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(2024-12-03). SCOTUS Trans Rights Case is About Human Right to Autonomy. aclu.org From a young age, I enjoyed playing around with gender roles, but it wasn't until later in my adolescence that I started to have more complex thoughts about my gender identity. What I discovered, both in my childhood and later in my development, was that a lot of trans folks have similarly nonlinear approaches, or nonlinear journeys, to their trans lives. There were moments I was very attached to my femininity, and moments where I felt more masculine. Getting to exist on either side of this gender binary — and explore the middle ground between them — was invaluable. | As a trans person and as a phy…
(2024-12-03). Chinese companies developing multiple reusable carrier rockets. ecns.cn Chinese aerospace companies are developing various reusable carrier rockets, which are scheduled for maiden flights over the next two years, aerospace experts revealed at the 2024 Wenchang International Aviation & Aerospace Forum on Monday.
(2024-12-03). How to Survive In Hospital. expose-news.com Vernon Coleman's book "How to Stop Your Doctor Killing You" highlights the risks associated with medical treatment and provides guidance on how to protect oneself from medical harm. Below is an excerpt …
(2024-12-03). International Call For New Year's Eve Noise Demonstrations. itsgoingdown.org Call for noise demonstrations outside of sites of incarceration on New Year's Eve. This is a call for a raucous night of strong solidarity with those imprisoned by the state on one of the noisiest nights of the year. On New Year's Eve gather your crew, collective, community, organization, or just yourself and come together…
(2024-12-03). Israeli soldiers 'unleashing severe abuse' on Palestinians, warns B'Tselem. middleeasteye.net 
Israeli soldiers 'unleashing severe abuse' on Palestinians, warns B'Tselem | Acts of violence and humiliation by Israeli soldiers target men, women, teenagers and children randomly seized in Hebron, Israeli rights group says | ⚪ Israeli soldier stands guard on a rooftop near the Ibrahimi Mosque, in…
(2024-12-03). US-backed Kurdish militia withdraws from Aleppo in agreement with HTS. thecradle.co
(2024-12-03). UK counter-terror unit demands game platform remove game showing 'Palestinian perspective'. skwawkbox.org 
'Shooter' game's maker says it "address[es] the Israel x Palestine conflict from a Palestinian perspective" Online game distribution platform Valve has removed a game from its UK 'Steam' storefront following a demand from UK counter-terror authorities. The maker of the game, titled 'The Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque', says that it "address[es] the Israel x …
(2024-12-03). Israeli court grants equal standing to foreign partners of asylum seekers. haaretz.com Up to now, such couples could only apply for residency if they knew each other before arriving in Israel, but the court ruled that the situation created years-long violations of asylum seekers' rights…
(2024-12-03). COMMENT: China State Bank shouldn't back East African Crude Oil Pipeline. independent.co.ug 
Planned Fossil Fuel Project Threatens Human Rights, Drives Climate Change COMMENT | Hellen Huang | "We are now drilling." Uganda's energy minister recently confirmed at COP29 that the government was pressing ahead with the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). The 1,443-kilometer pipeline will connect oilfields in western Uganda with the port of Tanga in eastern Tanzania. Among one of …
(2024-12-03). Turkey leads regime change battle in Syria. wsws.org The US and NATO-backed war for regime change in Syria, launched in 2011, has been revived. Turkey, Syria's northern neighbour and occupying power since 2016, is playing a major role.
(2024-12-03). US-backed Islamist militias storm Aleppo, Syria. wsws.org This represents a major escalation of the global war between NATO countries, on the one hand, and Russia, Iran and China on the other.
(2024-12-03). Neocons Try Again in Syria. popularresistance.org On the neocon list of ways to make the world safer for Israel, Iran originally occupied pride of place. "Real men go to Tehran!" was the muscular brag. But Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was persuaded to acquiesce in a less ambitious plan — to "do Iraq" and remove the "evil dictator" in Baghdad first. As the invaders/occupiers got bogged down in Iraq, it seemed more sensible to "do Syria" next. With the help of "friendly services," the neocons mounted a false-flag chemical attack outside Damascus in late August 2013, blaming it on President Bashar al-Assad, whom U.S. President Barack Obama had earlier said, "h…
(2024-12-03). Syria tracker: Maps and charts. aljazeera.com Here's what the situation on the ground looks like as of December 3, 2024.
(2024-12-03). Syrian hospital hit in air attack on opposition-held Idlib. aljazeera.com Several people were killed in an air attack on a hospital in Syria's opposition-held Idlib province.
(2024-12-03). Rebel advance in Syria "bodies very ill" for Assad Forces. aljazeera.com Joshua Landis on why Syrian government forces were quickly overrun in Aleppo, president Al-Assad may seek assistance.
(2024-12-03). Rebel offensive may prompt "immediate" US withdrawal from Syria. aljazeera.com Caroline Rose on how a Trump administration may react to an intensified war in Syria.
(2024-12-03). Russia to "rescue" Assad regime "very unlikely" aljazeera.com Omer Ozkizilcik on why one of the Syrian regime's biggest allies may not provide assistance following recent offensive.
(2024-12-03). Iranian FM: Terrorists' actions in Syria, backed by the US and the Zionist entity, require an effective response. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-03). West aims to weaken Russia using new fighting in Syria and protests in Georgia. infobrics.org Current geostrategic developments show us that local conflicts in our global world are being used by major players to their advantage.
(2024-12-03). IDF says it killed Hezbollah liaison to Syrian army in Damascus airstrike. haaretz.com LEBANON: Reports in Lebanon: Israeli strikes southern Lebanon's Marjayoun ‚ñ ISRAEL: Netanyahu in northern Israel: 'We are currently in a cease-fire, the war has not ended' ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry: 36 killed, 96 wounded in the Strip over past day ‚ñ IRAN: Iran's FM says troop deployment to Syria possible, if Damascus requests ‚ñ SYRIA: IDF says it killed Hezbollah liaison to the Syrian Army in Damascus airstrike…
(2024-12-03). Iran expresses Syria frustration to Turkey in a tense visit. middleeasteye.net 
Iran expresses Syria frustration to Turkey in a tense visit | Iran's foreign minister didn't deliver any message from Assad to Ankara and received a dressing down from Fidan | ⚪ Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, right, shakes hands with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi in Istanbul, 19 Octo…
(2024-12-03). Syrian-Russian Operations Eliminate Dozens of Terrorists in Aleppo. orinocotribune.com The Syrian Arab Army, jointly with Russia, carries out airstrikes on numerous areas in Syria's Aleppo in light of the terrorist attacks that plagued the city. | Dozens of terrorists were killed and injured on the outskirts of al-Safira in eastern Aleppo's countryside as the Syrian-Russian joint air force carried out targeted airstrikes, the Syrian Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday. | The announcement came as the Syrian Army continued its operations to repel attacks by terrorist groups in the provinces of Aleppo, Idlib, and Hama. | The Russian Reconciliation Center in Syria reported that 320 militants from v…
(2024-12-03). Iran FM warns of Syria terrorism spillover, says no one benefits from another war. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi has warned of the spillover of resurging terrorism in Syria to entire neighborhood.
(2024-12-03). The Aleppo neighbourhood resisting extremist invaders amid new Syria escalation. thecanary.co Jihadist forces have invaded the Syrian city of Aleppo (Heleb) as part of a new escalation in the country's ongoing proxy war. But the Kurdish-majority neighbourhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud (≈ûêxmeqsûd) and Ashrafiyeh have been resisting the invading extremists. And the Canary spoke to a resident of Sheikh Maqsoud to find out more about the situation. …
(2024-12-03). The Aleppo neighbourhood resisting extremist invaders amid new Syria escalation. thecanary.co Jihadist forces have invaded the Syrian city of Aleppo (Heleb) as part of a new escalation in the country's ongoing proxy war. But the Kurdish-majority neighbourhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud (≈ûêxmeqsûd) and Ashrafiyeh have been resisting the invading extremists. And the Canary spoke to a resident of Sheikh Maqsoud to find out more about the situation. […] | By
(2024-12-03). The Second Front has been activated in Syria. strategic-culture.su 
(2024-12-03). LIVE: U.S. STILL Trying To Collapse Syria + Biden Pardons Hunter. rumble.com
(2024-12-03). The REAL Reason Syria's Rebel Blitz is Doomed to Fail with Greg Stoker. youtube.com 
In this episode, Greg Stoker unpacks the imperialist agendas driving U.S. and Israeli support for Syrian rebel forces attempting to overthrow Bashar al-Assad. Join us tonight on State of Play as we discuss the history of war in Syria and how these interventions serve Western geopolitical interests at the expense of Syrian sovereignty and the …
(2024-12-03). Analysis: Syrian War Reignited as Assad Is Weakened From Conflict With Israel. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-03). "Dialogue Works," 3 December 2024: Russia's Solid Response Coming! gilbertdoctorow.com This 57-minute discussion with host Nima Alkhorshid is the longest session we have had and, from my perspective, one of the most challenging. The opening segments deal with the latest international crises — the 'rebel' takeover of Aleppo and threat to the Assad regime in Syria and the political struggle for power being fought out …
(2024-12-03). Israel fears rebels, Iranian militias will use Syria war to get Assad's chemical weapons. haaretz.com The army predicts that if these groups obtain the Syrian regime's advanced weaponry or chemical weapons, Israel will have to take action that will impact the entire Middle East…
(2024-12-03). Erdogan's Syrian adventure is a dangerous gamble for the Middle East. haaretz.com The Turkish president sees the election of Donald Trump as an opportunity to improve his standing, but the Syrian arena could drag him into a broader war — which is the last thing he wants…
(2024-12-03). Nigerian President Enforced Violent Crackdown On Hunger Protests. popularresistance.org Extrajudicial executions, mass arrests, custodial torture and charges of treason were among the methods used by the Nigerian government to crack down on protests this August against rising hunger and economic hardships. Nigerian civil society, demanding a reversal of President Bola Tinubu's aggressive implementation of IMF policies that brought about this cost of living crisis on Africa's largest population, led these protests for 10 days at the beginning of August. | In a report released on November 28, titled "Bloody August," Amnesty International (AI) documented 24 killings, while "scores of additional cases r…
(2024-12-03). Palestine: The food, land, and water crisis in the context of the Zionist extermination of the Palestinian people in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2024-12-03). Biden in Angola: U.S. Competes with China for Influence in Africa Amid Fight for Key Resources. democracynow.org 
President Biden is in Angola today in his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa as president and as the first U.S. president to visit the former Portuguese colony. The U.S. is attempting to transform its relationship with Angola, still marked by the legacy of the Cold War, in order to compete with China's growing influence, particularly over access to African resources. Biden is expected to promote a U.S.-funded multibillion-dollar railway project connecting Angola to Central Africa. Biden's approach will likely further entrench Angola in its "profound economic crisis," says Angolan anthropolo…
(2024-12-03). It's not the financialisation of housing that is causing the housing crisis: It's a lack of supply. leftfootforward.org The accusation that housing has suddenly turned into a financial commodity ignores history…
(2024-12-03). Experts call for 'course correction' for Myanmar crisis. plenglish.com United Nations, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) The crisis in Myanmar demands a correction of course after the accumulation of thousands of civilian deaths since the coup that left the country facing brutal and inhumane violence, United Nations experts denounced.
(2024-12-03). WFP warns about food crisis in Afghanistan. plenglish.com Kabul, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) informed on Monday that with the onset of winter, one in four families in Afghanistan will face challenges in securing sufficient food.
(2024-12-03). Executive Chairman of the American Communist Party: We are preparing for a systemic and constitutional crisis. uwidata.com By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü One of the most prominent organizations in recent times, especially on social media, is the American Communist Party. The founding of the party was announced on July 21, 2024. Among its founders are Haz Al-Din, Jackson Hinkle, Rev Laskaris, who have received millions of interactions on social media. Haz Al-Din, the Executive …
(2024-12-03). We Can Solve Our Care and Housing Crises, Together. yesmagazine.org "Home sweet home" is not quite so simple in the time of polycrisis—economic, political, environmental. Far from the white-picket-fence propaganda of earlier eras, we must reimagine how we live and whom we live among, embracing the wisdom of limitations and sustainability, interdependence and multigenerational thriving, proximity and tenderness. It's time we met this precarious moment with the housing that honors it, so we can live the lives of care, dignity, and beauty that we all deserve. | The Democrats seemed to get this. From the moment vice presidential candidate Tim Walz stepped into the public spo…
(2024-12-03). Executive Chairman of the American Communist Party: We are preparing for a systemic and constitutional crisis. unitedworldint.com The new party's executive chairman outlines his positions, and makes recommendations also for Türkiye. By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü One of the most prominent organizations in recent times, especially on social media, is the American Communist Party. The founding of the party was announced on July 21, 2024. Among its founders are Haz Al-Din, Jackson Hinkle, Rev …
(2024-12-03). Airstrikes kill 9, wound others in S Lebanon as Israel violates ceasefire. skwawkbox.org 
Israel in serial breach of its own ceasefire agreement Israeli airstrikes targeting homes in the south Lebanon towns of Haris and Tallousa have killed nine Lebanese civilians and injured at least three others, according to the Lebanese health ministry and footage shown on local news. Two more civilians were killed on Monday in a separate …
(2024-12-03). "Acts of Massacre and Ethnic Cleansing": Haggai Matar on Gaza War, ICC Arrest Warrants & More. democracynow.org 
We're joined in our New York studio by +972 Magazine journalist Haggai Matar to discuss the latest developments in Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza. Matar is a former conscientious objector who previously refused to participate in Israel's mandatory military service during the Second Intifada. At the time, says Matar, he was protesting war crimes committed by former chief of staff of the Israeli military Moshe Ya'alon, who is currently making headlines again after accusing the Israeli military of war crimes. For the Israeli public, which doesn't "get the news that everyone el…
(2024-12-03). Israel's military attache in Belgium referred to ICC for alleged war crimes. middleeasteye.net 
Israel's military attache in Belgium referred to ICC for alleged war crimes | Colonel Moshe Tetro has been accused of 'orchestrating starvation and targeting healthcare facilities' | ⚪ Colonel Moshe Tetro holds a press conference at the Kerem Shalom border crossing with the southern Gaza Strip on 22 Dece…
(2024-12-03). ICC president says war crimes tribunal is in jeopardy. newarab.com 
The president of the Speaking at an annual conference of the court's 124 members, President Judge Tomoko Akane did not name Russia or the United States but referred to them as permanent members of the UN Security Council. | "It's clear by any metric, by any benchmark, this assembly is at a pivotal time," ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan sa…
(2024-12-03). Hezbollah fires at Israeli positions after ceasefire violations. newarab.com 
Lebanon's Hezbollah on Monday claimed Hezbollah said in a statement it had launched two projectiles towards the Israeli-occupied Shebaa Farms. | The group described the response as "preliminary", stressing it does not intend to return to the all-out war with Israel, according to comments by a Hezbollah parliamentary source to The New Arab's Arabic language edition Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. | "Hezbollah will not re…
(2024-12-03). Luxon says Israeli PM would be arrested if he visits New Zealand. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has told a media conference Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would be arrested if he entered New Zealand "We support the ICC [the International Criminal Court]," Luxon said yesterday. "We believe in the international rules-based system, we support the ICC, and we would be obligated to do so."
(2024-12-03). 33 Zionist captives killed because of 'criminal Netanyahu, his fascist army': Hamas. presstv.ir Hamas says the death toll among the Zionist captives held in Gaza has risen to 33 as a result of Israeli aggression and the resistance's reaction to the regime's genocidal war.
(2024-12-03). Court releases BibiLeaks suspect Feldstein to house arrest, notes involvement of other Netanyahu advisor. haaretz.com At a hearing Tuesday, a Tel Aviv district judge's judicial opinion shed new light on the ongoing trial, including 'evidentiary weakness' in the charge that Feldstein acted to harm national security and…
(2024-12-03). Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir complain about the 'deep state.' It turns out they're running it. haaretz.com The latest affair involving the national security minister's associates is another stage in his hostile takeover of the police. He and Netanyahu can threaten to oust the attorney general, but the chances of that look slim…
(2024-12-03). Trump's threat to unleash 'hell' on Gaza: As hollow as Netanyahu's gushing praise. haaretz.com Trump has elevated overpromising and underdelivering to an art form. Why should his latest message on releasing the hostages be any different?
(2024-12-03). Israel's Genocide Day 423: Israeli Siege Of North Gaza Intensifies. popularresistance.org The UN agency responsible for providing humanitarian relief to Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, announced on Sunday that it has suspended receiving and delivering aid to Gaza through the Karam Abu Salem crossing between Israel and Rafah in southern Gaza, the main entry point to the Strip for humanitarian aid. | The agency, which is the largest supplier of aid in Gaza, said in a statement that the road for delivering aid to the crossing point has been dangerous for months, especially since the Israeli invasion of Rafah last April. UNRWA also said that several truck drivers and aid delivery workers had been killed or i…
(2024-12-03). Denver Public Schools closing 7 schools, reducing grades in 3 others, as deeper cuts to public education funding loom. wsws.org The school board took just two weeks from the announcement of the plan to vote to approve it, displacing more than 1,000 students and nearly 200 teachers.
(2024-12-03). Using Kashmir to score points in elections, but for how long? ummid.com Because of claims and counter-claims, point scoring has turned Kashmir into an electoral jackpot lottery in Indian elections, during which an attempt to lure voters over JK's disempowerment had reached a climax.
(2024-12-03). Namibia set for first female president as disputed election count advances. aljazeera.com Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is leading the presidential race but could be forced into a run-off vote.
(2024-12-03). Iraq MPs postpone vote on revised bill over child marriage. newarab.com 
A session devoted to the
(2024-12-03). Youth vote report to CPUSA National Committee. cpusa.org 
In the 2024 presidential election, youth voter turnout (ages 18—29) dropped significantly to 42%, a steep decline from over 50% in 2020, according to CIRCLE's report on A central factor in this decline was Kamala Harris's choice to run a moderate, cautious campaign, aimed at courting swing voters a…
(2024-12-03). Under Labor government, Australia's Future Fund profits from genocide and war. wsws.org The $230 billion government fund holds more than half a billion dollars' worth of shares in weapons manufacturers and war-related companies, including Elbit Systems, Israel's largest private weapons manufacturer.
(2024-12-03). Democracy Now! 2024-12-03 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 03, 2024; Biden in Angola: U.S. Competes with China for Influence in Africa Amid Fight for Key Resources; After Hunter Biden Pardon, Campaigners Ask President to "Extend Same Compassion" to Cannabis Prisoners; "Acts of Massacre and Ethnic Cleansing": Haggai Matar on Gaza War, ICC Arrest Warrants & More; Live Report: Activists Occupy Canadian Parliament Building to Protest Gaza War & Arming of Israel | Headlines for December 03, 2024; Biden in Angola: U.S. Competes with China for Influence in Africa Amid Fight for Key Resources; After Hunter Biden Pardon, Campaigners As…
(2024-12-03). Hamas announces first official death toll of Israeli captives in Gaza as ceasefire talks resume in Egypt. peoplesdispatch.org Pressure has been exerted by different actors to subjugate Hamas and push it towards accepting a compromising deal which would undermine resistance in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-12-03). Craig Murray: We Are the Bad Guys. scheerpost.com 
Counter protests, for and against Israel in London, May 25, 2024. (Alisdare Hickson, Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) By Craig Murray In Murder in Samarkand I describe how as a British ambassador, when I discovered the full extent of our complicity in torture in the War on Terror, I thought it must be a rogue operation and all …
(2024-12-03). The UN is now investigating private sector complicity in Israel's apartheid. thecanary.co It's emerged that the UN is investigating how private sector companies and institutions have been complicit in Israel's apartheid and ethnic cleansing in Palestine and Gaza. So, the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians has answered a call for evidence from the UN Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, ahead of a report to […] | By
(2024-12-03). Israel continues to pound Gaza, issue new evacuation orders. aljazeera.com Israeli military has ordered areas of Khan Younis cleared while at least 14 people killed in strikes in northern Gaza.
(2024-12-03). Hezbollah won't "keep silent" for long if Gaza war continues. aljazeera.com Mouin Rabbani on what Hezbollah's next move might look like, ifIsrael refuses to end the war on Gaza.
(2024-12-03). The Kind Of Ceasefire Where One Side Keeps Firing: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
In less than a week of its supposed "ceasefire" agreement Israel has reportedly attacked targets in Lebanon around a …
(2024-12-03). The Kind Of Ceasefire Where One Side Keeps Firing. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): ‚ùñ In less than a week of its supposed "ceasefire" agreement Israel has reportedly attacked targets in Lebanon around a hundred times, leading to a single retaliation from Hezbollah on Monday which resulted in zero casualties. …
(2024-12-03). Headlines for December 3, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Kills 12 in Renewed Attacks on Southern Lebanon, Threatening to Unravel Ceasefire, Israeli Attacks on Gaza Lead to World's Highest Rate of Child Amputees, U.N. Says, Trump Threatens "Hell to Pay" as Hamas Says 33 Hostages Were Killed by Israeli Airstrikes, 14-Year-Old Becomes Youngest-Ever Palestinian Sentenced to Prison by Israel, Biden Administration "Surges" Weapons to Ukraine Ahead of Trump's Inauguration, Trump's DOD Nominee Ducks Questions About Corruption, Drunkenness and Sexual Harassment, Delaware Judge Again Rejects Elon Musk's $56 Billion Tesla Pay…
(2024-12-03). Video: Israel violates Lebanon ceasefire 100+ times in less than a week. skwawkbox.org 
What ceasefire? Israel has violated its supposed ceasefire with Lebanon more than 100 times in less than a week since it took effect last Wednesday. Even CNN, which generally takes a pro-Israel position, covered the breaches last night: Skwawkbox warned last week that the ceasefire was almost certainly a political sham that meant Israel would …
(2024-12-03). US Says Ceasefire Holding: Washington "Hasn't Determined if Israel Violated Lebanon ceasefire" english.almanar.com.lb The US State Department said on Monday that the ceasefire between the Zionist entity and Hezbollah is thus far "successful, broadly speaking," adding that Washington has not "determined" if Tel Aviv violated the ceasefire. "The ceasefire is holding," Matthew Miller, the department's spokesman, told reporters at the daily press briefing, after the Israeli enemy staged …
(2024-12-03). Will Lebanon's army be able to uphold the ceasefire with Israel. newarab.com 
Since the early hours of 27 November, when the US-brokered ceasefire ended one of the The
(2024-12-03). Lebanese soldier wounded as Israel keeps violating ceasefire. newarab.com 
Lebanon's army said an Israeli drone strike wounded one of its soldiers in the "An enemy drone struck an army bulldozer at a position, injuring one soldier," the army said, adding that the bulldozer was carrying out construction work within the Al-Abbara military centre in the Hosh Al-Sayyed Ali…
(2024-12-03). Israel kills nearly a dozen civilians in Lebanon despite ceasefire. presstv.ir The Israeli military conducts several air raids on Lebanon, killing at least 11 people in violation of a recent ceasefire with Hezbollah.
(2024-12-03). Israel was born and depends on ethnic cleansing. thealtworld.com
(2024-12-03). Israel and the ICC: A Catch-22 for the West's rules-based order. newarab.com 
Shortly after the Palestinian Authority (PA) submitted its first and ultimately unsuccessful application to join the International Criminal Court (ICC) in 2009, a discussion with a European diplomat turned to the subject of Israeli impunity. | A successful Palestinian application, and eventual Specifically, it would force them to choose between their…
(2024-12-03). Activists Occupy Canadian Parliament to Protest Gaza War and Arming Israel. democracynow.org In Ottawa, over 100 Jewish activists began a sit-in inside a Canadian parliamentary building Tuesday to demand Canada stop arming Israel.
(2024-12-03). Live Report: Activists Occupy Canadian Parliament Building to Protest Gaza War & Arming of Israel. democracynow.org 
"Canada needs to stop arming Israel and implement an immediate arms embargo." In Ottawa, over 100 Jewish activists began a sit-in inside a Canadian parliamentary building Tuesday to demand Canada stop arming Israel. Rachel Small, a member of the Jews Say No to Genocide Coalition and a member of the sit-in, says that the Canadian government's claims that it is halting arms shipments to Israel are obfuscating the fact that Canadian weapons are still being transported via the United States. "We're here to make sure that they … actually cut off the flow," says Small. Such protest…
(2024-12-03). Sirens sound in Lahavot HaBashan in the Hula Valley, Upper Galilee: Israeli media. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-03). Israeli drone strikes the border town of Beit Leef: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-03). Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli vehicles advanced from Al-Wazzani towards the outskirts of Al-Khiam border town. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-03). Al-Qassam Brigades announces its fighters sniped an Israeli soldier east of Jabalia in northern Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-03). National News Agency: Israeli bulldozers totally demolished Lebanese border town of Maroun Al-Ras. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-03). Israeli occupation forces carry out arrest campaign in West Bank's Ramallah and Bethlehem. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-03). Israel accused of violating Lebanon cease-fire agreement nearly 100 times: A fragile truce under siege. nationofchange.org As accusations mount against Israel for repeated cease-fire violations in Lebanon, the precarious truce negotiated by the U.S. and France is tested by escalating violence, raising questions about its legitimacy and enforcement.
(2024-12-03). Buzz of Death: Israeli MK drone leaves lasting trauma in Lebanon. newarab.com 
On Saturday night, the notorious Israeli surveillance drone MK known locally in Lebanon as "Umm Kamel " (Kamel's mother), made an unwelcome
(2024-12-03). Israeli soldiers have been sexually assaulting Palestinian women for decades. Now they're speaking out. middleeasteye.net 
Israeli soldiers have been sexually assaulting Palestinian women for decades. Now they're speaking out | Researchers documenting violence against Palestinian women say so many have been attacked by Israeli soldiers since 7 October, the silence that once accompanied assaults has been shattered |
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(2024-12-03). Labour's Emily Thornberry: 'you can either have a democratic or Jewish state'. middleeasteye.net 
Labour's Emily Thornberry: 'you can either have a democratic or Jewish state' | The chair of parliament's foreign affairs select committee made the remarks during a rare discussion in parliament on a one-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict | ⚪ Emily Thornberry MP as shadow attorney gene…
(2024-12-03). West Bank: Israeli army violently storms Turkish hospital and detains doctors. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-12-03). 44-year-old Palestinian man from Nablus walks out of Israeli prison after 22 years. presstv.ir Ahmad Hussein Zalloum, a 44-year-old Palestinian man from the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, was released on Nov. 26 after spending 22 years in Israeli prisons.
(2024-12-03). Israel appoints settler to oversee Palestinian properties. newarab.com 
Hananel Gurfinkel had reportedly used his previous position in the Custodian General's economic unit to help expand and build new Jewish settlements in the occupied city, including building new…
(2024-12-03). Two Palestinians detained from Gaza die in Israeli prisons. newarab.com 
(2024-12-03). French NGOs sue 'Israel is Forever' head. presstv.ir The actions of the head of a Franco Israel organization, blocking trucks carrying humanitarian aid for the besieged civilians in Gaza, has been widely condemned and is being sued for complicity in genocide.
(2024-12-03). Israel's Sick Sense of Humour. socialistproject.ca 
(2024-12-03). Exclusive: UK media serving ads with anti-UN Israeli propaganda. skwawkbox.org 
MSM appear to be colluding in starvation of millions of Palestinian civilians UK media appear to be serving Israeli propaganda to their readers that are designed to discredit United Nations aid agencies and promote Israel's agenda to starve and ethnically cleanse Gaza. Some readers visiting, for example, an article in the Independent about TV show …
(2024-12-03). Palestinians File German Complaint on Media Giant Axel Springer's Business in Israeli Settlements. theintercept.com 
"Contributing to land theft and unlawful evictions of Palestinians in the West Bank would be a direct violation of the Supply Chain Act."
(2024-12-03). 'We are human': Surviving 423 days of genocide in Gaza. therealnews.com 
Hunger. Cold. Thirst. Disease. These are the daily realities of life in Gaza, where for the past 423 days, Israel has unleashed a genocide that will come to define our contemporary era. As Palestinians struggle to meet their daily needs, they are also faced with a battle to preserve their memories and dignity. Over the past year, journalist and filmmaker
(2024-12-03). Three Teachers Tried to Give Palestinian Students a Safe Haven — and It Cost Them Their Jobs. theintercept.com 
The Philadelphia school ordered teachers to "stay neutral" on Israel's war on Gaza, but they helped students make pro-Palestine posters.
(2024-12-03). Hundreds gather to mourn slain Israeli-American hostage Omer Neutra in Long Island. haaretz.com 'Now things are clear, but not as we hoped. There's a big hole in my stomach, but we're not alone,' said Omer's mother. 'We must continue his life's work and save lives,' his brother Danny said…
(2024-12-03). AirHaifa to return to namesake city following Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire. haaretz.com Aviation authorities in Israel have removed restrictions on the airspace in the north following the cease-fire that went into effect…
(2024-12-03). Shelved work of Venice Biennale Israeli artist to be featured in Tel Aviv, NY Jewish Museum. haaretz.com In April, artist Ruth Patir and her co-curators announced that they would not be opening the Israeli pavilion at the Venice Biennale art exhibition where her video series '(M)otherland' was set to be displayed…
(2024-12-03). Three Israelis featured among BBC's 100 Most Influential Women in the World. haaretz.com Israelis Einav Zangauker, Danielle Cantor, and Anat Hofman were featured in the annual list that honors inspiring women in fields ranging from culture to politics and activism from around the world…
(2024-12-03). Ming bowl fragment from 16th century found on Mount Zion. haaretz.com The fragment isn't earliest the Chinese artifact found in Israel but it's the earliest example of Chinese writing here, and speaks of intense Ottoman-Chinese trade…
(2024-12-03). Path to self-sufficiency? Elbit inks 150 billion shekel contract with Israel's Defense Ministry. haaretz.com The contract, which includes orders for advanced drones and a weapons plant, is part of the Defense Ministry's efforts to bolster local manufacturing and reduce the army's dependency on foreign sources…
(2024-12-03). Pakistan: Slow motion train wreck. strategic-culture.su By Eric MARGOLIS | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Pakistan is the world's most important Muslim nation. It has 251 million people, nuclear we…
(2024-12-03). Battle lines harden with strike by 55,000 Canada Post workers in 3rd week. wsws.org With the backing of the Liberal government, Canada Post continues to demand sweeping concessions, while the CUPW and Canadian Labour Congress bureaucrats work to keep striking postal workers isolated from their colleagues throughout the logistics sector and the working class as a whole.
(2024-12-03). Germany's war Chancellor Scholz visits Kiev. wsws.org If anyone still required proof that Olaf Scholz is not a "level-headed peace chancellor," as he tried to cast himself during Germany's election campaign, but an aggressive war chancellor, his surprise visit to Kiev Monday morning provided it.
(2024-12-03). Widespread opposition to Australia's social media ban for under 16s. wsws.org The ban is not only an attempt to suppress political ferment among young people, but would impact upon the entire population.
(2024-12-03). Australia: Paramedics must reject Victorian Labor government-union cost-cutting agreement. wsws.org The proposed deal will not increase the number of frontline paramedics or end the worsening working conditions they confront.
(2024-12-03). Australian rank-and-file educators support striking Woolworths workers. wsws.org "We say from bitter experience that to avoid yet another sell-out, you need to take matters out of the hands of the UWU bureaucrats."
(2024-12-03). 4 workers exposed to toxic hexavalent chromium at Tesla Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. wsws.org OSHA fined the company $7,000, around the same amount Tesla CEO Elon Musk makes in less than a minute.
(2024-12-03). John Proctor Is the Villain: Arthur Miller's The Crucible, an anti-McCarthyite play, hijacked by the new McCarthyism, #MeToo. wsws.org Of three male characters in the play, one is evil, one is occasionally evil but stupid and the last is merely stupid.
(2024-12-03). The Parti Québécois' immigration plan: Normalizing the chauvinism and xenophobia of the far right. wsws.org The PQ is making clear that any renewed push for Quebec independence will be explicitly founded on national-exclusivist appeals.
(2024-12-03). Thai autoworkers face mass layoffs. wsws.org As the largest producer of vehicles in South East Asia, tens if not hundreds of thousands of jobs in Thailand are potentially on the chopping block.
(2024-12-03). Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares forced out as global automakers escalate job cuts. wsws.org Tavares was forced out a year before the end of his contract due to falling profits and what appears to be his failure to cut costs quickly enough for Wall Street and European investors.
(2024-12-03). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org The National Government Workers Group called a one-day strike over new seniority rules, while CN rail workers could be in a position to strike by January 1.
(2024-12-03). Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael likely to seek coalition with Irish Labour Party. wsws.org Ireland's general election resulted in victory for the ruling parties, amid declining turnout and an ominous international situation. Talks to form a coalition are likely to start immediately and involve Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and third parties.
(2024-12-03). Socialism holds its ground and grows stronger with China's contribution. workers.org 
By Global Times This article was published in Global Times on Nov. 26. Editor's Note: Recently, an English-language collection of essays, "People's China at 75 — The Flag Stays Red," was launched to examine China's trajectory since 1949. British author and independent political commentator Carlos Martinez was one of its . . . |
(2024-12-03). CLAT (2025) Answer Key released on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities released today on the official Answer Key (Provisional), along with Question Papers, of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 UG and PG on its official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in (clat.ac.in).
(2024-12-03). Karnataka 2nd PUC Class 12th 2025 Time Table (Tentative) Released. ummid.com The Karnataka Pre-University Department has released on its website kseab.karnataka.gov.in the Tentative Time Table of II PUC (2nd year or Class 12th also called as Plus Two) Annual Examination to be held in March 2025.
(2024-12-03). Donald Trump's Tariff War to Defend Dollar Supremacy. ummid.com The maintenance of dollar supremacy is an existential issue for the US imperialism.
(2024-12-03). 'Intel ARC Battlemage GPU': Party Starts Soon. ummid.com Tech giant Intel is set to launch its much awaited entry level Intel ARC Battlemage GPU (Intel Arc B570 GPU) today i.e. December 03, 2024.
(2024-12-03). Meet Dr Youness who performed world's 1st intercontinental robotic surgery. ummid.com Dr Youness Ahallal, a French-Moroccan doctor, made medical history with world's first intercontinental robot assisted prostatectomy.
(2024-12-03). When PM Modi was 'grilled' in Germany over attacks on Muslims, Christians. ummid.com In what is seen as a major dent in India's reputation at international level, Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Germany was in fact "grilled" by Angele Merkel over the escalation of violence against Muslims and Christians since 2014.
(2024-12-03). SC halts Trial Court's Survey of Sambhal Jama Masjid. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Friday November 29, 2024 paused the Trial Court's order to conduct the survey of Sambhal Jama Masjid.
(2024-12-03). National Day of Mourning 1970-2024: 'We are not vanishing. We are not conquered. We are as strong as ever.'. workers.org 
Kimimilasha James gave this speech to the National Day of Mourning on Nov. 28, 2024, in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Good afternoon sisters, brothers and siblings! Once again on so-called "Thanksgiving Day," United American Indians of New England and our supporters are gathered on this hill to observe a National Day of Mourning for the . . . |
(2024-12-03). Media Distorting North Korean Role in Russo-Ukraine War. covertactionmagazine.com Sensationalistic headlines about North Korean engagement in Kursk contradicted by statements of Secretary of Defense On November 24, Newsweek ran a story by Ellie Cook with the headline "Russian and North Korean Troops Shrink Ukraine's Gains in Kursk." The title made it seem like North Korea was fighting on the front-lines with the Russians to …
(2024-12-03). Marco Rubio: From 'Perfect Little Puppet' To Most Dangerous Man Alive. popularresistance.org With the appointment of Marco Rubio to…
(2024-12-03). Tres brigadas de ETECSA Cienfuegos apoyan reconstrucción telefónica en Artemisa afectada por el huracán Rafael. radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 3 dic (RHC) La División Territorial de la Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba (ETECSA) en Cienfuegos mantiene a veinte hombres apoyando la reconstrucción en Artemisa después de las grandes afectaciones ocasionadas por el huracán Rafael.
(2024-12-03). Tropieza Albornoz en certamen de ajedrez de Benidorm. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 dic (RHC) La derrota en la segunda de las dos rondas disputadas este lunes sacó al cubano Carlos Daniel Albornoz de la cima del Abierto Internacional de Ajedrez Gran Hotel Bali 2024, con escenario en la ciudad española de Benidorm.
(2024-12-03). El fantasma de Ucrania recorre Georgia. radiohc.cu De manera similar a como se desataron las revueltas de Maidan en Ucrania a finales de 2013, un movimiento de protestas callejeras ha puesto en vilo a la sociedad georgiana, tras la posposición del gobierno al acercamiento a la Unión Europea, UE.
(2024-12-03). President Maduro Calls For Creation Of 'Powerful Media Network For The People'. popularresistance.org The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, proposed the creation of a "powerful media network for the truth of the peoples across all continents, with all languages and on all existing social media of today and those that will be born as alternatives." | He made this proposal on Friday, November 29, at the International Conference in Solidarity with Palestine, held in Caracas. He commented that there is a consensus across the world for "the cause of the struggle for freedom and the right to life of the Palestinian people, and we must do more for Palestine, because still there are many people who are misinformed…
(2024-12-03). Georgia: A Second Front for Putin. thealtworld.com President Putin faces the possibility of a second Ukraine, a second war front that could result from Washington's success in staging a coup d'etat in Georgia with a color revolution. Riots ongoing since the "Russian party" defeated the "Western party" by 54% to 34% have convinced the Prime Minister of Georgia that the West is in the process of launching a color revolution to overthrow, as was done in Ukraine, the democratically elected government. Putin is silent and consequently could find himself fighting on two fronts. Then the West will open a third front. This is what Putin can expect from consistently prese…
(2024-12-03). Zelensky Is Willing To Cede Territory In Exchange For NATO Protection. popularresistance.org On Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was willing to temporarily cede territory to Russia to bring an end to the war in exchange for NATO protection over Ukraine. | "If we want to stop the hot stage of the war, we should take under [the] NATO umbrella the territory of Ukraine that we have under our control," Zelensky told Sky News. "That's what we need to do fast, and then Ukraine can get back the other part of its territory diplomatically." | Zelensky's suggestion is almost certainly a non-starter for Russia since the invasion was launched to keep Ukraine out of NATO, but it does reflect a sh…
(2024-12-03). Lessons On Building Independent Progressive Power In A City. popularresistance.org In 2006 Richmond, California became the largest city in the U.S. to elect a Green Party member as its mayor (a record it still holds). The successful candidate, who served eight years in that office, was Gayle McLaughlin, a leading critic of Chevron Corporation, the city's largest employer and biggest polluter. McLaughlin co-founded the Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA) and is now an East Bay DSA member as well. | In 2004, she was the sole RPA representative on the council, long dominated by friends of Big Oil. In January 2025, that seven-member body will have a progressive-majority of four, including DSA-backe…
(2024-12-03). How Can US And Mexican Workers Build Cross-Border Solidarity? popularresistance.org Since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was passed in 1993, the economies of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico have become increasingly integrated. Workers in all three countries have suffered as corporations have used trade rules to maximize profits, push down wages and benefits, and manage the flow of people displaced by these rules. | Unions in all three countries have faced a basic question: Can they win the battles they face today without joining forces? That question has only become more urgent under the agreement that replaced NAFTA, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA, or T-MEC in Spanish).
(2024-12-03). Set in apartheid years, 'Life & Times of Michael K' intrigues, stuns, moves. peoplesworld.org 
BEVERLY HILLS — Alas, it was only a short, five-performance run (Nov. 21-24) in the Bram Goldsmith Theater in this city's Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, but those who had the good fortune of experiencing Life & Times of Michael K will not soon forget it. A dozen actors from Cape Town's Baxter Theatre …
(2024-12-03). President of Refugees International Condemns Biden Admin for Role in Gaza. scheerpost.com 
"15-Popular gathering and support for Gaza children-Tehran-ÿ™ÿ¨ŸÖÿπ ŸÖÿ±ÿØŸÖ€å Ÿà ÿ≠ŸÖÿ߀åÿ™ ÿßÿ≤ ⁄©ŸàÿØ⁄©ÿßŸÜ ÿ∫ÿ≤Ÿá- ÿ™Ÿáÿ±ÿߟÜ" by Mostafa Tehrani is licensed under CC BY 4.0. By Diego Ramos / Original to ScheerPost Jeremy Konyndyk, president of Refugees International, an independent human…
(2024-12-03). In besieged Beit Lahiya, rubble and decomposing corpses line the streets. 972mag.com
(2024-12-03). Marco Rubio: From 'Perfect Little Puppet' To Most Dangerous Man Alive. orinocotribune.com By Alan MacLeod — Dec 2, 2024 | With the appointment of Marco Rubio to…
(2024-12-03). 'Rooted in this land until death': A Palestinian family's olive harvest. aljazeera.com How one family endured settler violence and army raids in their occupied West Bank village to harvest their land.
(2024-12-03). Chinese scientists rush to climate-proof potatoes. aljazeera.com Potatoes crucial to global food security but vulnerable to climate change, which threatens disease and blight.
(2024-12-03). Can Donald Trump enact tariffs without Congress? And can anyone stop him? aljazeera.com Raising tariffs on US goods may hurt the economy, but can Trump push them through anyway?
(2024-12-03). Georgia's PM accuses opposition of orchestrating protest violence. aljazeera.com Irakli Kobakhidze warns opposition leaders and NGOs will be held accountable for mounting antigovernment protests.
(2024-12-03). Malaysia, Thailand brace for more rains after floods kill more than 30. aljazeera.com With tens of thousands already displaced, both countries set up shelters in anticipation of further downpours.
(2024-12-03). NATO to step up action against Russian, Chinese 'sabotage'. aljazeera.com Infrastructure in several NATO states has been damaged in recent months, with 'sabotage' suspected.
(2024-12-03). South Korea's president declares emergency martial law. aljazeera.com While declaring the martial law, President Yoon accused opposition of anti-state activities.
(2024-12-03). Ukrainians condemn US call to lower conscription age amid Russia's war. aljazeera.com Rift between allies emerges after Washington suggested teenagers join the war amid Ukrainian demands for more US aid.
(2024-12-03). Ukraine slams 'failed' 1994 security guarantee, urges NATO membership. aljazeera.com Kyiv reiterates call for formal invitation as security alliance diplomats meet to discuss war.
(2024-12-03). COVID-19 likely came from a lab, US committee finds. aljazeera.com Republican-controlled committee says coronavirus likely emerged from a 'laboratory or research-related accident'.
(2024-12-03). Vietnam court upholds tycoon's death sentence for $12bn bank fraud. aljazeera.com Truong My Lan's life could still be spared if she pays back three-quarters of the assets she embezzled.
(2024-12-03). Palestinian boy grows vegetables for the hungry in Gaza. aljazeera.com 16-year-old Emad Abu Zanouna started his own vegetable garden in the Khan Younis displacement camp.
(2024-12-03). Police accused of killings during India mosque protests. aljazeera.com The brother of an Indian Muslim killed during protests to defend a mosque in Uttar Pradesh says police are responsible.
(2024-12-03). Heavy rains cause deadly landslide and floods in Tamil Nadu, southern India. aljazeera.com
(2024-12-03). The Future of Ageing: Global Challenges. aljazeera.com We take a look at how ageing of populations around the world will affect our everyday lives.
(2024-12-03). Dubois to defend world heavyweight title against Parker in Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Dubois' clash with Parker headlines a stacked boxing lineup with a Beterbiev-Bivol rematch the co-main event in Riyadh.
(2024-12-03). Manchester United coaching exit 'hurt' Ruud van Nistelrooy. aljazeera.com United's former interim manager says he was disappointed to leave the club after Ruben Amorim's arrival.
(2024-12-03). Musk's $101bn Tesla pay package again rejected by US judge. aljazeera.com Judge says Tesla's 'unprecedented theories' do not support argument to reverse previous ruling scrapping pay deal.
(2024-12-03). A glimpse of future airpower on display at biennial China airshow. aljazeera.com The China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai attracts 600,000 visitors and billions in sales.
(2024-12-03). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,013. aljazeera.com These were the key developments on the 1,013th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
(2024-12-03). Trump to attend Notre Dame reopening in Paris in first trip since election. aljazeera.com US president-elect says he will visit Paris for 'very special day' celebrating restoration of fire-damaged cathedral.
(2024-12-03). Hamas delegation meets Egypt officials to discuss Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
A Two Hamas officials confirmed to AFP that the meeting took place, adding that the delegation met the head of the Egyptian general intelligence, Major General Hassan Rashad as well as other Egyptian intelligence officials. | Another Hamas official who was present at the meeti…
(2024-12-03). To survive after ceasefire, rebuild Lebanon for all its citizens. newarab.com 
As people in Lebanon catch their breath, hoping for a fragile Could reconstruction processes place us on a pathway to recover some sense of collective identity under the custody of a state with some form of legitimacy, or will we repeat the same patterns of earlier so-called "reconstruction" projects which consolida…
(2024-12-03). Why many rejected the UK's ceasefire proposal for Sudan. newarab.com 
The People have become fully aware that how this war will end doesn't simply depend on local actors and their actions — but an array of inte…
(2024-12-03). Republican Elon Musk Just Declared War on Social Security. commondreams.org Last night, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) wrote a blueprint for destroying Social Security. Lee's thread was quickly amplified by Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, who Donald Trump has put in charge of slashing our earned benefits. The following is a statement from Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, on the …
(2024-12-03). After Hunter Biden Pardon, Campaigners Ask President to "Extend Same Compassion" to Cannabis Prisoners. democracynow.org 
Despite committing to tackling mass incarceration during his presidential campaign, President Joe Biden has rarely used the presidential pardon to commute sentences during his time in office. As his term draws to a close and amid outrage over the pardon of his son Hunter, advocates are pressuring Biden — who has pardoned thousands who had been convicted of federal drug charges but were not incarcerated at the time of their pardons — to grant clemency to thousands more who are still in prison over cannabis offenses. The president has a chance to atone for his past support of "tough on crime”…
(2024-12-03). EconoScope | China-Laos Railway spurs bilateral economy along route. ecns.cn The China-Laos Railway, which marks its third anniversary on Tuesday, have transported 350,000 metric tons of fruits and vegetables, strengthening agricultural trade between China and ASEAN countries.
(2024-12-03). EconoScope | Suzhou Industrial Park's success demonstrates China's commitment to global openness. ecns.cn The success of the China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) not only showcases the growth of both countries but also illustrates how China-Singapore cooperation has evolved and expanded in tandem with their respective development, Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong said at the 30th anniversary celebration of the park last week.
(2024-12-03). China submits baseline charts of Huangyan Dao territorial waters to UN. ecns.cn Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, officially submitted the Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Baselines of the Territorial Sea Adjacent to Huangyan Dao and the related Chart to Mr. Stephen D. Mathias, acting under-secretary-general for legal affairs of the United Nations and UN Legal Counsel, on Monday.
(2024-12-03). China vows countermeasures against U.S. semiconductor export controls. ecns.cn China firmly opposes new restrictions by the United States on exports of semiconductor chips and chipmaking equipment, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said on Monday.
(2024-12-03). China launches first offshore multi-layer heavy oil thermal recovery project in Bohai Sea. ecns.cn The Jinzhou 23-2 oilfield development project, the first offshore multi-layer heavy oil thermal recovery project in China, has started production, according to China National Offshore Oil Corporation(CNOOC)Tianjin branch on Tuesday.
(2024-12-03). Top 100 arms makers' sales hit record high. ecns.cn The world's top 100 arms manufacturers reported revenues of $632 billion in 2023, marking a 4.2-percent increase from the previous year, according to figures released by a global think tank on Monday.
(2024-12-03). Giant panda Fu Bao to undergo thorough physical checkup. ecns.cn Giant panda Fu Bao was found to be uncomfortable on Tuesday morning and is under close observation, according to the latest release by the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda, which is based in Southwest China's Sichuan province.
(2024-12-03). Xi says China committed to making traditional medicine better benefit world. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Tuesday reaffirmed China's commitment to enhancing traditional medicine to better benefit people around the world.
(2024-12-03). Xi meets Nepali prime minister. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli in Beijing.
(2024-12-03). China is willing to work with Australia to properly address concerns through dialogue. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that China is willing to work with Australia to continue to properly address each other's concerns through dialogue.
(2024-12-03). BRICS countries aim for common prosperity: Chinese FM. ecns.cn As an important platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, the BRICS countries advocate for openness and inclusiveness and win-win cooperation.
(2024-12-03). Shanghai implements architect-led system in Pudong New Area. ecns.cn Shanghai's legislative authority has passed a set of regulations, outlining a new framework for the implementation of an architect-led system in the city's Pudong New Area.
(2024-12-03). Shanghai introduces China's first local policy regulating bonded maintenance. ecns.cn Shanghai has recently introduced China's first local legislation specifically tailored to govern bonded maintenance practices.
(2024-12-03). China-Laos Railway facilitates 43 million passenger trips in 3 years. ecns.cn As of Monday, the China-Laos Railway has facilitated more than 43 million passenger journeys and transported 48.3 million tons of goods during its three years of operation.
(2024-12-03). Conference: World sees China as model of development. ecns.cn A conference that has become an important platform for the world to understand China's modernization, reform and opening-up kicked off in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Tuesday.
(2024-12-03). Spectacular 'floating ice' appears on Yellow River. ecns.cn Spectacular "floating ice" scenery appears on the Yellow River in Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Dec. 1, 2024.
(2024-12-03). New plant species found in Yunnan. ecns.cn Chinese researchers discovered the new species Baphicacanthus cusia (Nees) Bremek in Longling County in 2010.
(2024-12-03). Hong Kong to display 2,500 panda sculptures. ecns.cn A total of 2,500 giant panda sculptures will greet residents and tourists starting Saturday in Hong Kong.
(2024-12-03). China launches new communication technology test satellite. ecns.cn China successfully sent a new experimental satellite for communication technology into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwestern Sichuan Province on Tuesday.
(2024-12-03). A mission to teach despite genocide. electronicintifada.net
(2024-12-03). Our fighters successfully targeted military vehicles in the police station axis with heavy gunfire, achieving confirmed hits: Al-Quds Brigades — Tubas Battalion. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-03). PA, Hamas Agree to Form Committee to Run Post-War Gaza: Report. english.almanar.com.lb The Palestinian Authority and Hamas have signed a document agreeing to form a joint committee that would run…
(2024-12-03). A German lab has started to offer tests for spike proteins and plasmid DNA to those who suspect they have been injured by covid "vaccines" expose-news.com The Institute of Molecular Diagnostics (Inmodia GmbH) is offering tests to establish whether a person's body has vaccine spike protein or DNA plasmids. The purpose of the tests is to allow people …
(2024-12-03). High Court of Kenya suspends Bill Gates' special privileges and immunity. expose-news.com In an ongoing court case, the High Court of Kenya has suspended special diplomatic privileges and immunities granted to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and its employees. The privileges were granted …
(2024-12-03). Henry Lamb: The UN's 1995 'Global Neighbourhood' plan for a One World Government. expose-news.com In 1996, Henry Lamb exposed the UN's plan to take over the world using a book the UN had published the year before. The title of the book is 'Our Global Neighbourhood'. …
(2024-12-03). DC Station Rewrites Gas Exposé After a Word From Its Sponsor. fair.org 
Beyond Gas ( It was the sort of feel-good, David-vs.-Goliath story that's perfect ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. | A coalition of DC-area faith, tenant and environmental groups spent two years studying the health impacts of gas stoves. Just ahead of the holiday, when countless families would be spending hours in their kitchens cooking turkey and fixings, the…
(2024-12-03). 'At Abu Ghraib, There Was a Conspiracy to Torture'CounterSpin interview with Katherine Gallagher on Abu Ghraib verdict. fair.org 
(2024-12-03). The dark side of Band Aid and the Ethiopian famine 40 years on. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-03). Hudda Ibrahim Appointed for Vacant St. City Council Seat. indybay.org Hudda Ibrahim, the first Somali American, Appointed To A Vacant St. Cloud City Council Seat…
(2024-12-03). Saturday 12/14: Rise, Act, Unite: Your Voice, Our Future! indybay.org Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz…
(2024-12-03). AN ORGANIZATION NEEDS TO PAY COPS TO PROTECT INNOCENT AMERICANS FROM THE CIA. indybay.org AN ORGANIZATION SINCE THE 1990'S HAS NEEDED TO PAY COPS ON AMERICAN SOIL TO PROTECT INNOCENT AMERICANS FROM C.I.A ABUSES.
(2024-12-03). Sacramento Statewide Rally Demands No Mass Deportations & Hands Off Immigrants. indybay.org The first statewide demonstration in California took place in Sacramento against the threat of mass deportation of millions of immigrants and migrants by the incoming Trump government.
(2024-12-03). Saturday 12/14: Holiday Art Market for Gaza! indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2024-12-03). Anti-Western or Non-Western? The Nuanced Geopolitics of BRICS. infobrics.org While BRICS must be taken seriously, it would be wrong to interpret it as one pole of a two-sided geopolitical competition between China and Russia and the West…
(2024-12-03). Russia in Talks with BRICS Over Precious Metals Exchange. infobrics.org Russia is in talks with other BRICS members about creating an international precious metals exchange to ensure fair pricing and trade growth, the country's Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said in a statement…
(2024-12-03). The BRICS Plan for a New Financial Architecture. infobrics.org Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) has established itself as a multilateral organisation distinct from others, evident from its 16th meeting in Kazan (Russia). The BRICS difference can be read as decolonised multilateralism with intent and behaviour as an interdependent, plural grouping, committed to development linked to the global South…
(2024-12-03). Colombia wants to end avalanche of mercenaries fighting in Ukraine. infobrics.org Hundreds of Colombians have died in battles with Russian forces.
(2024-12-03). Ukrainian oligarch faces persecution from dictator he helped elect. infobrics.org Mutual accusations between Kolomoisky and the Ukrainian government highlight the tense domestic political situation in Ukraine.
(2024-12-03). America's 'justice' system deserves nothing but total ridicule. infobrics.org Not even a pitiful sliver of "justice" will be served, as Hunter Biden has just been pardoned after years of lies and false promises that this wouldn't happen.
(2024-12-03). Gilded Giving 2024: Saving Philanthropy from Wall Street. ips-dc.org Philanthropy is becoming just another tool to benefit the wealthy and their money managers — leaving real charities behind in the process. Here's how we fix it.
(2024-12-03). Festivals of Resistance: A Call for Gatherings the Weekend Before Trump Takes Office. itsgoingdown.org 
Call for public festivals, gatherings, assemblies, and forums on building resilience and capacity in the face of a second Trump administration. Along with others around the country, we invite you to join us in organizing festivals of resistance on the weekend of January 18, immediately before Donald Trump takes office. This is a crucial opportunity…
(2024-12-03). Lebanese singer Hiba Tawaji to perform at Notre Dame reopening. newarab.com 
The artist, known for her powerful and emotive voice, will perform alongside opera singers Pretty Yende from South Africa and Julie Fuchs from France during a concert for the cathedral on Saturday. | She will also…
(2024-12-03). Rachel Reeves appoints counter-fraud commissioner to probe dodgy covid contracts awarded under Tories. leftfootforward.org Rachel Reeves has appointed Tom Hayhoe to the 'high-profile new role' of scrutinising contracts that were awarded during the covid-19 pandemic. | Hayhoe will start by reviewing £8.7 billion of personal protective equipment (PPE) contracts that were written off by the Department for Health and Social Care in the 2020/21 financial year. | This included £674 million spent on defective PPE, £2.6 billion for items not suitable for NHS use, £4.7 billion from paying inflated prices and £750 million for "excess" inventory that passed its expiry date. | During her speech at Labour Party C…
(2024-12-03). Over three-quarters of UK universities exclude investments in fossil fuel companies. leftfootforward.org '115 (out of 149) UK universities have now publicly committed to divest from fossil fuels, representing 77% of the UK Higher Education sector'
(2024-12-03). Users flee from Elon Musk's X: 60,000 people deactivated their X accounts on average each day in one week alone. leftfootforward.org After Elon Musk's failure to combat misinformation and extremism on X, formerly Twitter, users are continuing to leave the social media platform in a mass exodus. | The Financial Times reported that one week in November alone, 'saw 60,000 people deactivate their accounts on average each day', citing data from SimilarWeb. | The paper reports: "Professions including teachers (#edutwitter) and doctors (#medicaltwitter) have used the site formerly known as Twitter to foster community and exchange ideas. It has provided illuminating commentary on office life and a way for freelancers to promote themselves and netwo…
(2024-12-03). MPs make fresh calls for criminal proceedings in debate on Grenfell phase 2 report. leftfootforward.org "Justice will only truly be served when there are criminal prosecutions and those responsible pay the price."
(2024-12-03). 6 myths on immigration debunked. liberationnews.org 
U.S.-born workers have far more in common with the undocumented population than with the tiny clique of billionaires,…
(2024-12-03). 6 Myths and facts on immigration. liberationnews.org U.S.-born workers have far more in common with the undocumented population than with the tiny clique of billionaires,…
(2024-12-03). Saudi Arabia to deport activist to Egypt where he faces torture and life imprisonment. middleeasteye.net 
Saudi Arabia to deport activist to Egypt where he faces torture and life imprisonment | Ahmed Kamel has been detained following a red notice from Egypt circulated by Interpol | ⚪ Kamel was in the process of applying for an American spousal visa so he could join his wife and two child…
(2024-12-03). The carbon soil opportunity: Organic farming helps counter climate change. nationofchange.org Switching to organic products is an easy way to eat healthier and support the environment.
(2024-12-03). Norway's halt on deep-sea mining: A critical win for ocean conservation. nationofchange.org Norway's decision to pause deep-sea mining marks a pivotal victory for environmental advocates, but continued threats and industry ambitions highlight the ongoing fight to protect marine ecosystems.
(2024-12-03). Formaldehyde causes more cancer than any other toxic air pollutant. Little is being done to curb the risk. nationofchange.org Formaldehyde threatens everyone as it pollutes the air we all breathe and leaks from products long after they enter our homes. It is virtually everywhere.
(2024-12-03). Saudi Arabia reaches Vision 2030 goal with Riyadh Metro opening. newarab.com 
On 1 December, after over a decade of construction, Saudi Arabia celebrated the completion of the first phase of the Inspired by local heritage, the multi-billion-dollar project, backed by three international consortiums from 13 countries across North America, Europe, and Asia, marks a significant milestone in the country's infrastructure development. | Currently, the st…
(2024-12-03). Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to. newarab.com 
President The Democratic president had previously said he would not pardon his son or commute his sentence after his convictions in the two cases in Delaware and California. | The move comes weeks before Hunter Biden was set to receive his puni…
(2024-12-03). Iran rapper Toomaj Salehi released after serving jail term. newarab.com 
(2024-12-03). Qatar's Emir to meet King Charles, PM Starmer on visit to UK. newarab.com 
According to Qatar's news agency, the emir will travel with an official delegation a…
(2024-12-03). UN chief says situation in Gaza 'appalling and apocalyptic'. newarab.com 
(2024-12-03). US, UAE discussed lifting Assad sanctions. newarab.com 
The US and the The conversations intensified in recent months, the sources said, drive…
(2024-12-03). Iraqi Kurdistan parliament's inaugural session ends in deadlock. newarab.com 
(2024-12-03). Palestinian factions agree to manage Gaza civilian affairs. newarab.com 
The decision was based on an Egyptian proposal that envisions the joint committee coordinating vital humanitarian aid, reconstruction efforts, and operating the Rafah border crossing, where cameras will be in…
(2024-12-03). Outgoing Biden Grants His Son "Full, Unconditional Pardon" Stirring Huge Controversies. orinocotribune.com Beijing, Dec 2 (Xinhua) — US President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, on Sunday night, reversing his earlier stance of not using executive power to pardon or reduce his son's sentence. | "From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department's decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted… it is clear that Hunter was treated differently," Biden said in a statement. | The president said his political opponents in Congress "instigated" the charges "to attack me and oppose my election." | "No reasonable p…
(2024-12-03). Criminal Investigations Into Post-Electoral Violence in Venezuela Moving Forward. orinocotribune.com The attorney general of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, said that his office has carried out 1,104 investigations and 1,233 actions regarding cases related to violent acts perpetrated by the so-called far-right comanditos. Following Venezuela's July 28 presidential election, a series of destabilizing and destructive acts, including murders, were carried out across the country in an attempt by the opposition to reverse the results or create a state of emergency that might encourage foreign intervention. | Regarding evidence of the commission of crimes during the aforementioned incidents, Saab said this Monday, Nove…
(2024-12-03). Biden Should Commute All Current Death Sentences to Life in Prison. peoplespolicyproject.org 
Two days ago, President Biden
(2024-12-03). 'Sabbath Queen': From radical drag artist to rabbi of a God-optional synagogue. peoplesworld.org 
In Jewish tradition, the Sabbath is often likened to a queen, or the Sabbath bride, conferring on the mandated day of rest a special feminized status imbued with reverence and joy as if welcoming a royal figure to your home. It's often remarked, by way of explaining how the Jews, of all the ancient Western …
(2024-12-03). Zelensky's about-face a recognition of unviability of ethnically pure Ukraine. peoplesworld.org 
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky's about-face on how to end the war with Russia is much more than just a clever maneuver on his part to end the deadly fighting and, in the process, get NATO to protect part of his country. It is a recognition that the aim of the right wing in Ukraine to …
(2024-12-03). Trump getting off and Biden being pardoned are unequal justice under law. peoplesworld.org 
If anyone still thinks there is "Equal justice under law," as the goal emblazoned above the entrance to the U.S. Supreme Court proclaims, developments in the ongoing trials of Donald Trump and the recent pardon of Hunter by Joe Biden should disabuse you of that promise. Especially when you contrast how Trump "got away with …
(2024-12-03). Wisconsin judge tosses notorious anti-union Act 10 as unconstitutional. peoplesworld.org 
MADISON, Wis.—In a blistering ruling against Wisconsin's Republican state legislative majority and, though he did not name him, former radical right GOP Gov. Scott Walker, Dane County (Madison) Circuit Court Judge Jacob Frost threw out Walker's anti-union Act 10 as violating the state Constitution. Unions and citizens who brought the suit, starting almost two years …
(2024-12-03). It's Giving Tuesday — Don't mourn, organize. peoplesworld.org 
Dear readers, This is the time of year to express gratitude for the people and things that make our lives meaningful, especially our families, friends, co-workers, and the causes we hold dear. We at People's World are incredibly grateful to you and our community of readers. We consistently emphasize that without your generous support, we …
(2024-12-03). Seniority, salaries key issues as Machinists IKEA strike enters third week. peoplesworld.org 
PERRYVILLE, Md.—Seniority and salaries are the key issues as a strike by 320 members of Machinists Local 1460 against IKEA at its Perryville, Md., warehouse entered its third week just before so-called "Black Friday." IKEA's warehouse in the Baltimore suburb is one of only three in the U.S. It's been unionized for 12 years. And …
(2024-12-03). Illinois unions discover Marriott imported non-union contractors from around the country. peoplesworld.org 
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL, Ill.—Laborers Local 362 (LiUNA) began picketing the Uptown Marriott Hotel here on Nov. 13 as a force of non-union renovation contractors started their work day. The Laborers were there with Scabby the Rat, an infamous inflatable fit for those who cross organized labor. Scabby originated with IUOE 150 out of Plainfield, Ill. He makes …
(2024-12-03). Drain on poor countries from external debt increased, report states. plenglish.com Washington, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) Poor countries allocated 1.4 trillion dollars to the payment of external debt in 2023 and the costs of interest reached the highest level in the last 20 years, it was reported today.
(2024-12-03). Russian volcano Ebeko ejects ash cloud 1,500 meters high. plenglish.com A message published on the institution's Telegram channel on Tuesday reported that the plumes extended more than five kilometers to the southwest, but there was no ash fall or smell of hydrogen sulfide. | The message also specifies that the emission occurred in an area free of international air traffic and organized tourism. | The 1,156-meter-high Ebeko volcano is located on Paramushir Island and is one of the most active volcanoes in the Kuril Islands. | Ebeko's record emissions were recorded on August 31, 2018, with a plume up to 6,000 meters high.
(2024-12-03). Cuba's CUJAE closes 60th-anniversary celebrations. plenglish.com The sixty-year activities started on Monday with a run-walk at the university itself, followed by CUJAE's declaration as a national monument and the premiere of the documentary film on its sixty years. | The official gala will take place at the Karl Marx Theater in this capital today. | The first facilities of the Jose Antonio Echeverria University City were inaugurated on December 2, 1964, and began as the Technology Faculty of the University of Havana in 1960. | Its building was designed by architect Humberto Alonso, along with a great team, followed by his colleague Fernando Salinas. | According to its academ…
(2024-12-03). Latin American Medicine Day Celebrated in Timor Leste. plenglish.com Dili, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) With the presence of several representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Timor Leste, an event was held at the headquarters of the Cuban Embassy in this capital to celebrate Latin American Medicine Day.
(2024-12-03). Government stresses increased security in Afghanistan. plenglish.com Speaking at the Ghazni provincial security command's capacity development seminar, Haqqani said the country's confidence is so high that it is now cited as an example abroad. | As they should not neglect their duties, the responsibility must be exercised appropriately. Many people consider themselves above their responsibilities, but however high they are, it is a trust. When someone is trusted, they must fulfill the right of that trust and be accountable, the minister said. | Meanwhile, officials of the Ghazni Provincial Security Command pledged at the seminar to fulfill their duties in accordance with professi…
(2024-12-03). Minister says Ecuador will finish 2024 without blackouts. plenglish.com Quito, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) The acting Minister of Energy and Mines of Ecuador, Inés Manzano, said the country will end the year with "zero hours of blackouts", a new promise of the government to end power cuts.
(2024-12-03). India develops important cargo and cruise destination. plenglish.com New Delhi, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) The Government of India is developing the Sagarmala Plan in Goa, to turn this territory in the southwest of the country into an important cargo and cruise destination, the minister of the sector informed today.
(2024-12-03). Forest fire in Ecuadorian city forces to suspend classes. plenglish.com Quito, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) A forest fire in the Ecuadorian city of Guayaquil consumed 39 hectares and keeps at risk another 80, which forced to suspend classes today in schools in the Ceibos district of that coastal city.
(2024-12-03). Hate speech on social media in Spain. plenglish.com According to Hatemedia, a project led by researchers from the International University of La Rioja (UNIR), in northern Spain, more than half of nearly ten million messages analyzed are associated with any kind of hate of varying intensity. | The leading conclusion of the detailed analysis pointed out that around 70 percent of the hate messages published on websites and social media in general attack politicians, women, immigrants, and LGTBI+ communities, all in Spain. | Along with UNIR, other universities are collaborating in the program, which points to the hidden intention of these texts to promote a media hos…
(2024-12-03). La Estrella de Panama starts first in PL's Annual Sports Survey. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) The newspaper La Estrella de Panamá started first, athletically speaking, in Prensa Latina's Annual Sports Survey to choose the best athletes in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024.
(2024-12-03). Mexico to host 9th Continental Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba. plenglish.com Mexico, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) The 9th Continental Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba will take place in Mexico from October 9 to 12, 2025, to discuss the defense of the Caribbean island's causes, members of the organizing committee informed.
(2024-12-03). Prensa Latina's 60th Annual Sports Survey opens. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) The Latin American news agency Prensa Latina is calling on the media to participate in its Annual Sports Survey, which is underway to select the best athletes and teams in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024.
(2024-12-03). Mexican President Reiterates Need to Lift Blockade on Cuba. plenglish.com Mexico City, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated today the need to lift the economic blockades imposed by the United States on Cuba and Venezuela, speaking of the importance of addressing causes of the migration phenomenon.
(2024-12-03). Let's Not Despair — The Fight Against Climate Change Isn't Over. progressivehub.net KEVIN A. YOUNG | JACOBIN…
(2024-12-03). RFK Jr.'s Faux Progressive Politics Are A Trap. progressivehub.net RICK PERLSTEIN | THE AMERICAN PROSPECT…
(2024-12-03). Whole Foods Workers File for First-Ever Union, Defying Amazon. progressivehub.net KIM KELLY | IN THESE TIMES…
(2024-12-03). Messrs Zircons, Onyxes, Kalibrs, Kinzhals. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Russian Navy demonstrating the force in Eastern Med. The Bastion launch of P-800 Onyx (it is capable of launching 3M22 Zircons too) is ominous. For NATO… Houthies, you know, other people with an axe to grind. Such an easy system to deploy and receive targeting from Liana… Mind you, Russian version of P-800 Onyx flies to 800+ km at the speed near Mach=3. Latest version flies to 1,000+ km. 3M22 Zircon flies at 1,500 km. 3M54 Kalibr anti-shipping missile at 700+ km with acceleration at the terminal to Mach=3 while performing a violent maneuvering. Just a regular training…
(2024-12-03). Why Tiny Kursk Salient… smoothiex12.blogspot.com is a grave for the whole NATO proxy combined arms army (two army corps). Russians never fight wars for PR ⚪ they fight them to kill the enemy.
(2024-12-03). Iranian squash athlete earns bronze in India's tournament. tvbrics.com 
The Iranian athlete reached the round with a 3-1 score…
(2024-12-03). South Africa's National Health Department places 8,403 medical graduates for the 2025 cycle. tvbrics.com 
The cohort includes 2,108 medical interns and 6,295 community service personnel…
(2024-12-03). Winners of Russian Creative Awards 2024 are honoured in Moscow. tvbrics.com 
Organisers note the growing role of creative industries in the Russian economy…
(2024-12-03). Scandinavians, the world's happiest people, love killing for the U.S. strategic-culture.su When asked to When pressed for details on how he would keep that promise given that the pipeline is not under U.S. control, Biden stated: "I promise you, we will be able to do it." Scholz hedged, saying only that Germany was "acting together" with its allies and promising "very, very harsh" steps against Russia if it invades Ukraine. Three weeks earlier, Undersecretary Victoria Nuland delivered the same message at a State Department briefing. "If Russia invades Ukraine, one way or another, Nord Stream 2 will not move forward."
(2024-12-03). Nato membership for Ukraine: a path to peace or prolonged conflict? onlineopinion.com.au Zelenskyy's proposal marks a significant departure from Ukraine's previous stance of rejecting any compromise on territorial integrity.
(2024-12-03). Muwekma Ohlone Tribe Rides Across the Nation for Federal Recognition in 'Trail of Truth'. unicornriot.ninja 
The Muwekma Ohlone Tribe traveled to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco, CA in a 70-day journey they called the "Trail of Truth" to demand recognition of their existence and to bring attention to the "contemporary struggles of Indigenous communities." A few dozen participants journeyed on foot, while about 10-15 from San Francisco and Pine Ridge …
(2024-12-03). Indianapolis Police on Trial for Tasing, Suffocating Musical Prodigy to Death. unicornriot.ninja 
(2024-12-03). Muwekma Ohlone Tribe Rides Across the Nation for Federal Recognition in 'Trail of Truth'. unicornriot.ninja
(2024-12-03). Trump 2.0 and Southeast Asia: A new chessboard. uwidata.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing / China Donald Trump's return to the White House could reshape the balance in Southeast Asia. The revival of the Trump administration's "Indo-Pacific" strategy carries significant risks not only for China but also for other regional countries. For traditional US allies like Japan, South Korea, Australia, and India, a stronger stance shaped by the …
(2024-12-03). Jeremy Corbyn is out on tour this December. Here's where he's at. thecanary.co 
Jeremy Corbyn is taking part in two promotional events in Manchester and Rochdale on Saturday 14 December in support of the Peace and Justice Project's new book, Monstrous Anger of the Guns: How The Global Arms Trade Is Ruining The World & What We Can Do About It. Monstrous Anger of the Guns: a new […] | By
(2024-12-03). 77% of universities have now pledged to divest from fossil fuels, in major win for campaigners. thecanary.co Over three-quarters of UK universities have pledged to exclude fossil fuel companies from their investment portfolios, following Birmingham City University, Glasgow School of Art, Royal Northern College of Music, and the University of Bradford all incorporating fossil fuel industry exclusions into their Ethical Investment Policies. Universities: divesting from fossil fuels en-masse People & Planet have […] | By
(2024-12-03). Comedian gatecrashes water industry do in Brighton — to the bemusement of bosses. thecanary.co 
Social media sensation Troy Hawke turned his attention to Britain's water industry bosses — by gatecrashing an industry event. Hawke greeted executives at an annual conference in Brighton with his signature blend of elaborate compliments and uncomfortable truths about their industry's record, and privatisation. The self-styled "Greeters' Guild" frontman left industry leaders struggling to explain […] | By
(2024-12-03). 'Chemical metronome' helps the brain to keep time. imperial.ac.uk Imperial researchers uncover a 'chemical metronome' in the brain, which helps to synchronise the master clock telling us when it's time to sleeep.
(2024-12-03). YCL in 2024: Fighting fascism at home and abroad. cpusa.org 
In 2024, the Young Communist League took to the streets, phone lines, and doorsteps to demand justice and democracy both at home and abroad. From solidarity actions in support of Palestinians in Gaza to study groups on foundational topics in Marxism and engaging in a mass collective effort to build the unity of the anti-fascist, anti-MAGA majority, the YCL's commitment to anti-imperialist and anti-fascist struggle has never been clearer. We believe the struggle for socialism emerges out of our engagement with the issues of the day. |
| New York | In New York, YCL members made their presence known at var…
(2024-12-03). Starmer and Reeves just showed their asses AGAIN — this time, over dodgy PPE contracts. thecanary.co 
The chancellor has appointed a Special Covid Corruption Commissioner to look into billions of pounds in dodgy Covid contracts and PPE fraud. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer has appointed Chris Wormald as the government's new cabinet secretary and head of the civil service. Previously, he was the top official from the Department for Health and Social Care, …
(2024-12-03). Colombia's police raid 11 prisons in attempt to curb extortion. colombiareports.com Colombia's police raided 11 prisons in eight cities in an attempt to shut down inmates' involvement in extortion. The commander of the National Police, General William Salamanca, led the operation…
(2024-12-03). French government about to collapse as Barnier goes full centrist management class. thecanary.co The French government was stuck in deadlock for months after the Nouveau Front Populaire (New Popular Front) left-wing alliance won the most seats in the country's snap legislative election in early July. That said, New Popular Front was short of a majority. Still, France's President Emmanuel Macron ignored the results and appointed centrist Michel Barnier …
(2024-12-03). UN Day of Disabled People is a FARCE in a country that wants us all dead. thecanary.co Hello again, on 'IDPD2024!' It's been a while since I wrote this because among other things, I've been deep in writing my book. And after spending so long focusing on writing about how the government and media systematically and deliberately turned the public against disabled people to the point where they didn't care when they […] | By
(2024-12-03). Martin Lewis: we need YOUR help with a massive council tax banding scandal. thecanary.co Martin Lewis has been instrumental in raising awareness of the scandal of incorrect council tax banding. It is a widespread issue that affects potentially hundreds of thousands of people. We know all about this — because myself and my partner Nicola Jeffery are one such household. However, it's not just us. Our entire council estate […] | By
(2024-12-03). Fraser Nelson failed to declare massive conflict of interest with Dispatches' Britain's Benefits Scandal. thecanary.co 
A Channel 4 Dispatches documentary on DWP disability benefits came right out of the poverty porn playbook of the worst trash TV shows of the last decade. However, it's little wonder when far-right foghorn and former Spectator editor Fraser Nelson (until just a few weeks ago we might add) was fronting the programme. The demonising […] | By
(2024-12-03). Fraser Nelson failed to declare massive conflict of interest with Dispatches' Britain's Benefits Scandal. thecanary.co A Channel 4 Dispatches documentary on DWP disability benefits came right out of the poverty porn playbook of the worst trash TV shows of the last decade. However, it's little wonder when far-right foghorn and former Spectator editor Fraser Nelson (until just a few weeks ago we might add) was fronting the programme. The demonising …
(2024-12-03). 77% of universities have now pledged to divest from fossil fuels, in major win for campaigners. thecanary.co Over three-quarters of UK universities have pledged to exclude fossil fuel companies from their investment portfolios, following Birmingham City University, Glasgow School of Art, Royal Northern College of Music, and the University of Bradford all incorporating fossil fuel industry exclusions into their Ethical Investment Policies. Universities: divesting from fossil fuels en-masse People & Planet have …
(2024-12-03). Jeremy Corbyn is out on tour this December. Here's where he's at. thecanary.co Jeremy Corbyn is taking part in two promotional events in Manchester and Rochdale on Saturday 14 December in support of the Peace and Justice Project's new book, Monstrous Anger of the Guns: How The Global Arms Trade Is Ruining The World & What We Can Do About It. Monstrous Anger of the Guns: a new …
(2024-12-03). A demência como estratégia militar. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-03). Come Russia e Cina stanno ricablando la mitologia greca. strategic-culture.su Mentre la Russia rinnova il ruolo di Zeus, la Cina è impegnata a rinnovare il ruolo di Hermes. | Segue nostro Oh, le meraviglie che i chip delle lavastoviglie sono in grado di scatenare. | Come mai Zeus, re degli dei, non poteva prevederlo? Soprattutto quando il suo intuito divino sapeva che in futuro le sue saette sarebbero state replicate in Russia attraverso l'Oreshnik, un albero di nocciole apparentemente innocuo. | La mitologia pref…
(2024-12-03). Cómo la estrategia de luchar hasta el último ucraniano se vendió a la opinión pública como moralmente correcta. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-03). G20 Presidency to establish three dedicated task forces. sanews.gov.za G20 Presidency to establish three dedicated task forces | President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa's G20 Presidency will pursue progress on cross-cutting issues through the establishment of three dedicated task forces. | Speaking during the launch of the G20 Presidency on Tuesday, President Ramaphosa said the first task force is on Inclusive Economic Growth, Industrialisation, Employment and Reduced Inequality. | The second task force is on Food Security, while the third task force is on Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance and Innovation for Sustainable Development. | WATCH ⚪ "It…
(2024-12-03). G20 South Africa website goes live. sanews.gov.za G20 South Africa website goes live | South Africa's Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency website is officially live with the national flower- the King Protea — as the logo which reflects the country's identity, landscape, and cultural significance.
This as South Africans are invited to visit www.G20.org for everything they need to know about the country's G20 Presidency, media events and calendar meetings.
The G20 Presidency website, fully responsive and linking to social media, showcases South Africa's provinces and serves as a resource for G20 information. The website is legally protected under…
(2024-12-03). South Africa and Nigeria strengthen ties. sanews.gov.za South Africa and Nigeria strengthen ties | South Africa and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their long-standing ties during the 11th Session of the Bi-National Commission held in Cape Town.
This as President Cyril Ramaphosa met with his Nigerian counterpart, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at Tuynhuys in Cape Town on Tuesday.
The meeting underscored the close bonds of friendship, solidarity and cooperation between the two nations, highlighting the importance of mutual efforts to enhance economic, political and cultural relations. ⚪ WATCH |
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(2024-12-03). Lesotho Highlands Water Project Tunnel maintenance on schedule. sanews.gov.za Lesotho Highlands Water Project Tunnel maintenance on schedule | The Department of Water and Sanitation has reassured that the ongoing maintenance, repair and refurbishment of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Tunnel is on schedule. | Maintenance operations started on 1 October 2024 and are scheduled to be completed within six months. | READ | The Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority (…
(2024-12-03). Promoting respect for people with disabilities. sanews.gov.za Promoting respect for people with disabilities | As South Africa joins the world in commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), government has called on citizens to continue treating people with disabilities with respect and give them equal recognition, even beyond today.
"The South African Constitution states that every person is equal before the law. Let us, therefore, remove social barriers and perceptions to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities," said Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga.
International Day of Per…
(2024-12-03). Holidaymakers: Remember to carry unabridged birth certificates if travelling overseas. sanews.gov.za Holidaymakers: Remember to carry unabridged birth certificates if travelling overseas | Holidaymakers who will be travelling with minors overseas this festive season are reminded to carry unabridged birth certificates unless the child's details are endorsed in the parent's passport.
"In cases where one parent is traveling with a child in the absence of another parent, a consent letter from the absent parent granting permission to the other parent to exit the country with the child will be required," said Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato.
Masiapato explained that…
(2024-12-03). President announces changes to National Executive. sanews.gov.za President announces changes to National Executive | President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced changes to the National Executive with immediate effect. | In a statement released on Tuesday evening, the President said the changes have been made in order to ensure the effectiveness of Cabinet in delivering on its mandate and in accordance with section 91(2) of the Constitution. | The President has appointed Mmamoloko Kubayi, currently the Minister of Human Settlements, as the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development. | Thembi Nkadimeng, currently the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, has b…
(2024-12-03). New technologies could refine the copper the world needs — without the dirty smelting. grist.org 
At a laboratory in Newark, New Jersey, a gray liquid swirls vigorously inside a reactor the size of a small watermelon. Here, scientists with the mining technology startup If the promising results Still Bright is seeing in beakers and bottles can be replicated at much larger scales, it could unlock vast copper resources for the energy transition. | Still Bright isn't the only company seeking to…
(2024-12-03). GDP decreases by 0.3% in the third quarter of 2024. sanews.gov.za GDP decreases by 0.3% in the third quarter of 2024 | South Africa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) decreased by 0.3% in the third quarter of 2024, following an increase of 0.3% in the second quarter of 2024.
"The agriculture industry was the main drag on growth on the production (supply) side of the economy, with transport, trade and government services also contributing to the slowdown. On the expenditure (demand) side, there was a decline in imports, exports and government consumption," Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Tuesday.
The agriculture, forestry and fishing industry decreased by 28…
(2024-12-03). South Africa, Germany strengthen development cooperation. sanews.gov.za South Africa, Germany strengthen development cooperation | Germany and South Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to cooperate in several areas, including economic development and climate change. | The two countries met at the 2024 Intergovernmental Negotiations on South African-German Development Cooperation, which were held from 25 – 27 November 2024 in Berlin, Germany. | Germany was represented by officials of the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), while South Africa was represented by officials from National Treasury. | "Germany has committed further funding of EUR276.5 million (ap…
(2024-12-03). Treasury extends public comment window on alcoholic beverages discussion paper. sanews.gov.za Treasury extends public comment window on alcoholic beverages discussion paper | National Treasury has extended the public comment window for the discussion paper on the taxation of alcoholic beverages due to numerous requests to extend the comment period. | The discussion paper on the taxation of alcoholic beverages, along with the discussion papers on the tax treatment of collective investment schemes and phase two of the carbon tax, provided for public comments until the close of business on 13 December 2024. | Since publication, National Treasury has received numerous requests to extend the comment period, s…
(2024-12-03). Trump 2.0 and Southeast Asia: A new chessboard. unitedworldint.com
(2024-12-03). Shooting with Injuries Investigation. urbancny.com 
On Monday, December 2nd, around 12: 00 p.m., Syracuse Police Officers responded to the 100 block of Fordham Road for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, Officers did not locate any evidence of shots being fired. A short time later, a 33-year-old male arrived by private vehicle at Upstate University Hospital suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his back. The victim is reported to be in stable condition, with non life-threatening injuries. A preliminary investigation has led Officers to believe that these two incidents are connected, but a location where this shooting occurred has not been determined.
(2024-12-03). Norway halts seabed mining, putting more pressure on NZ to do same. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Norway is stopping the first licensing round for deep sea mining in Arctic waters — and Greenpeace Aotearoa says this is putting pressure on the Luxon government to follow suit. "This move by Norway to stop the seabed mining in its tracks is a historic win for ocean protection and for the…
(2024-12-03). NZ's Foreign Minister Peters embarks on three-day visit to New Caledonia. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters was expected to arrive in New Caledonia today for a three-day visit. His schedule in New Caledonia will include meetings with "a wide range of government, political, business and civil society leaders" from December 3-5, Peters' office confirmed through…
(2024-12-03). New course planned to help Pacific media professionals counter disinformation. asiapacificreport.nz 
Pacific Media Watch An Aotearoa New Zealand-based community education provider is preparing a new course aimed to help media professionals in the Pacific region understand and respond to the complex issue of disinformation. The eight-week course "A Bit Sus (Pacific)", developed by the Dark Times Academy, will be offered free to journalists, editors, programme directors…
(2024-12-03). Right-wing S Korean president declares martial law, claims opposition engaged in 'anti-state' activity. skwawkbox.org 
Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law for first time in 45 years Right-wing South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared martial law today, accusing the centrist Democratic Party (DPK), which controls Korea's parliament since a landslide general election win in April, and other opposition parties of "anti-state" activity and pledging to 'eliminate' such forces, …
(2024-12-03). Russia: Stop the criminal prosecution of Zarema Musayeva. fidh.org
(2024-12-03). A detrimental practice that significantly impacts women's physical and emotional health. salaficentre.com 
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: "Indeed Allah is not shy of the truth. Do not approach women in their back passages". [Sahih Al-Jami 1852] Al-Allamah Zayd Bin Hadi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Shyness in …
(2024-12-03). Whimsical statements about the end of the world and its signs. salaficentre.com 
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah [The Most High] said: ÿ≥ŸéŸäŸéŸÇŸèŸàŸÑŸèŸàŸÜŸé ÿ´ŸéŸÑŸéÿßÿ´Ÿéÿ©Ÿå ÿ±ŸëŸéÿßÿ®ŸêÿπŸèŸáŸèŸÖŸí ŸÉŸéŸÑŸíÿ®ŸèŸ&aa…
(2024-12-03). Penny Wong as prime minister of Australia. onlineopinion.com.au Asian, female and gay, and extremely competent, she would put Australia as the leading nation on the world map. Even Anthony Albanese would give up his power to Wong to ensure his party stayed in power.
(2024-12-03). Cairo Considers Ousted Fatah Leader Dahlan's Role in Postwar Gaza. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-03). Rishi Sunak Accused of Having 'Something to Hide' After Burying Post-Downing Street Interests Behind Financial 'Firewall'. bylinetimes.com On November 5 this year, just days after he stepped down as Conservative leader, Sunak registered a new consultancy company with his wife. | The new firm, called However, three days after
(2024-12-03). Macron Visits Saudi Arabia To Strengthen Bilateral Relations, Sign Key Agreement. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-03). The 2025 Josh Calendar is Now Available. wattsupwiththat.com Now in its 10th year, Josh has another calendar available.
(2024-12-03). Absa Bank Uganda hails outgoing Board Chair Byarugaba, Board member Prof Nawangwe. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Outgoing Absa Bank Uganda Board Chairperson Nadine Byarugaba has been hailed for safely steering the bank during the unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic that affected most sectors of Uganda's economy. "It was through her strategic vision, business acumen, and commitment to excellence that Absa Bank grew from being …
(2024-12-03). Besigye's lawyers confront Chief Justice. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of lawyers representing Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutaale stormed the office of Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo today, seeking clarity on the delayed judgment in the Attorney General's appeal against a Constitutional Court decision that nullified the trial of civilians in military courts. Led by …
(2024-12-03). Bishop Katumba criticizes Christians amid renewed demand for split of Diocese. independent.co.ug 
Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of West Buganda, Henry Katumba Tamale, has criticized Christians in the region for their renewed demand to split the diocese. The idea of creating a separate diocese for the districts of Sembabale, Lyantonde, and Rakai, which began in 2016, has resurfaced despite being previously rejected in 2019 by …
(2024-12-03). Catholic Relief Services launches Market Linkages for Livelihoods and Land Restoration Project. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, UGANDA, Dec. 3, 2024 — Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has launched its Market Linkages for Livelihoods and Land Restoration (M4R) project. Funded by the UK government, the project aims to incentivize smallholder farmers and private sector businesses to invest in land restoration initiatives. It is targeting 60,000 smallholder farmers with the aim of …
(2024-12-03). Court puts Anderson Burora on 'wanted' list. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPEDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has issued criminal summons against former Rubaga Division Resident Deputy City Commissioner Herbert Anderson Burora after he failed to show up for the case in which he is accused of spreading malicious information. The summons were on Tuesday issued by Chief Magistrate Ronald …
(2024-12-03). Kitgum NWSC branch fails to recover sh700 million unpaid water bills. independent.co.ug 
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Kitgum Branch faces a significant challenge in recovering sh700 million in unpaid water bills accumulated over the past five years. Tonny Ojom, the Technical Supervisor at NWSC Kitgum Branch, revealed that despite numerous strategies aimed at encouraging customers to settle their arrears, …
(2024-12-03). MultiChoice, MTN partner to bring Showmax to MOMO customers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pay TV provider MultiChoice Uganda has partnered with MTN Uganda to enable customers to pay for Showmax subscriptions using MTN Mobile Money (MOMO), enhancing convenience and accessibility. The revamped Showmax 2.0 platform, developed through a collaboration between Comcast's NBC Universal and Sky, features a vast content library, including live English …
(2024-12-03). Suspect poachers cannot be traced in Murchison Falls National Game Park. independent.co.ug 
Nwoya, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three suspected poachers, who fled into the Murchison Falls National Game Park, are yet to be traced. They have been identified as Vincent Opio, 35, Levy Odong 39, and Innocent Komakech, 35, all residents of Lapii Cell, Tangi Ward in Purongo Town Council, Nwoya district. The three and …
(2024-12-03). Tanqueray sets holiday season with exclusive gift hampers in partnership with Luxury Gift Hampers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tanqueray has set the holiday season with exclusive gift hampers in partnership with Luxury gift hampers designed to enhance celebrations. Known for its exquisite taste and classic appeal, Tanqueray is the perfect gift for those who value sophistication and quality. The gift hampers are in a special curated Tanqueray gift …
(2024-12-03). UNRA begins works on Manafwa-Bududa Circular Road following protests. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has commenced rehabilitation of the Manafwa-Bududa circular road following last week's protests by taxi drivers and Boda boda riders. On Thursday, transport along the road was disrupted after the protesters dug a five-foot-deep hole at Buwangani Town Council, paralyzing movement throughout the day. …
(2024-12-03). Funding Africa HIV fight. independent.co.ug 
Progress has been made but donor funds are drying up — what must change ANALYSIS | YOGAN PILLAY & MAGDA ROBALO | Remarkable progress has been made against the HIV epidemic in the last two decades. However, a loss of momentum in fighting HIV across the globe threatens to undermine the strides that have been made. …
(2024-12-03). Maddox, Omega 256, and Ambrose light up the 14th Edition of Bakiga Nation. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 14th edition of Bakiga Nation was nothing short of remarkable as Maddox Sematimba, Omega 256, Ambroy and Lift Jesus Choir brought their A-game, delivering electrifying performances that left the audience on their feet. Their soulful music and high-energy hits had fans on their feet all night, enjoying …
(2024-12-03). Military rule is on the rise in Africa. independent.co.ug 
Nothing good came from it in the past but today they still promise to make Africa into a 'soldier's paradise' COMMENT | SAMUEL FURY CHILDS DALY | In the last few years, there has been a spate of military coups in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Sudan and Guinea. Military rule, long dormant in African politics, is …
(2024-12-03). Uganda' energy transition path. independent.co.ug 
Balancing opportunities for sustainable development with challenges of governance, corruption, inconsistent policies, resource limitations COMMENT | CHRISTOPHER BURKE | Uganda, similar to many Sub-Saharan African countries, faces significant challenges in energy policy development due to economic, environmental and political factors. While Uganda has made progress in energy development, a substantial portion of the population still lacks …
(2024-12-03). From the classroom to the courtroom: The journey of Bangladesh law students advocating for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-12-03). Afghanistan: Helping a record number of children with cerebral palsy. icrc.org
(2024-12-03). China: Journalists discuss impact of harmful information and media's role during humanitarian crises. icrc.org
(2024-12-03). ICRC Statement on Threats. icrc.org Delivered by Kosuke Onishi, Legal Adviser, at the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, 9th substantive session, New York…
(2024-12-03). Energía Ciclónica Acumulada: Un análisis de la temporada ciclónica 2024. cubadebate.cu Cerró la temporada ciclónica 2024, que si no ha sido la más ocupada de los últimos años sí ha sido la más polémica, incluso antes de comenzar. También ha seguido la tendencia creciente de saturación de información en las redes, muchas veces por parte de fuentes no oficiales.
(2024-12-03). El humanismo en una enfermera. radiohc.cu Bien sabe la seño Mavis García Diñeiro de brindar cariño para sanar enfermedades, algo que realiza todos los días en su labor como enfermera, incluso cuando está fuera de Cuba.
(2024-12-03). Día de la Medicina Latinoamericana, historias de amor y pasión en Venezuela. radiohc.cu En el Día de la Medicina Latinoamericana, la mirada y el homenaje desde Venezuela a los colaboradores cubanos que en esta hermana nación cumplen su deber internacionalista, brindando sus servicios a las hijas e hijos de la hermana tierra bolivariana.
(2024-12-03). Humanidad de bata blanca. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 dic (RHC) El reconocimiento y el honor se imponen ante quienes, de manera altruista, ejercen a diario la tarea de curar y salvar vidas. Ser médico es más que un simple título, supone una vocación arraigada, que es profesión y sacerdocio.
(2024-12-03). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda, El cine de cita en La Habana: 45 Festival del Nuevo cine Latinoamericano. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu El presidente del ICAIC, la directora del Festival, un reconocido cineasta peruano y la codirectora de la Cinemateca Nacional de Nicaragua participarán este martes en la Mesa Redonda, para informar sobre la nueva edición del Festival del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano, que comienza el próximo 5 de diciembre.
(2024-12-03). Vea Cuadrando la Caja: "Autosuficiencia energética: øUtopía o necesidad?" (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Ante la difícil situación energética del país, se ha reiterado que el camino trazado para Cuba es avanzar con nuestros propios recursos, ir hacia la sostenibilidad y la soberanía energética con nuestro propio crudo, nuestro gas y las fuentes renovables de energía.
(2024-12-03). Hoy, ayer y mañana… cubadebate.cu Silenciosamente, cada mañana más de 200 ómnibus se desplazan por distintos lugares de Cuba. Ellos tienen una misión que para todos nosotros en el sistema del transporte tiene una connotación especial. Como todos los demás choferes del país, los que lo conducen se enfrentan al desafío diario de garantizar el funcionamiento de esos vehículos.
(2024-12-03). Colombia construirá la planta de hidrógeno verde más grande de América Latina. cubadebate.cu Colombia construirá la planta de producción de hidrógeno verde (H2V) más grande de América Latina, anunció Ricardo Roa Barragán, presidente de Ecopetrol, mediante un videomensaje publicado este lunes en la red social X, donde informa que se ha llevado a cabo una inversión de 28,5 millones de dólares.
(2024-12-03). ø"Nueva" derecha latinoamericana? cubadebate.cu No es sólo "pensamiento" lo que de la derecha escurre desde sus iglesias añejas o recientes. No es sólo "pensamiento" de derecha lo que supura el conservadurismo de sectas moralistas que reglamentan conductas sociales para defender negocios familiares. No son sólo "ideas" de derecha lo que algunos títeres disfrazados de "políticos" exhiben con sus artes domadoras reformistas para venderse como mercancía reaccionaria.
(2024-12-03). Par de tragos de desfachatez imperial. cubadebate.cu La inmoralidad llega hasta la cúspide. El presidente Joe Biden se va del poder, además de con sus lapsus legendarios, con un rosario de desaguisados éticos de última hora. Hace unos días, el mandatario imperial indultó de todos los cargos penales presentes y futuros a su hijo Hunter Biden. Como si no bastara el desatino, este domingo 1 de diciembre, quizá uno de los pocos en que trabajó durante su mandato, Joe Biden selló con su firma la legalización del robo de marcas extranjera.
(2024-12-03). Una trama oscura sacude Brasil. cubadebate.cu "Ahora nadie podrá negar que hubo un plan de golpe de Estado para no dejarnos asumir la presidencia de la nación", dijo el presidente brasileño Lula da Silva, el jueves 28 de noviembre en Brasilia, justamente a pocos metros de donde, el 8 de enero de 2023, una turba bolsonarista había invadido el Congreso e intentado tomar el Palacio del Planalto (sede presidencial) para derrocar su Gobierno.
(2024-12-03). Organizando el vacío. cubadebate.cu Muchos comentaristas políticos están preocupados por una amenaza a la democracia proveniente de bárbaros descontrolados al otro lado de las murallas, como los partidarios de Trump que se amotinaron en el Capitolio. La indiferencia hacia lo que se considera política democrática está más extendida que el deseo de experimentar con la dictadura.
(2024-12-03). Unión Eléctrica estima afectación de 1596 MW en pico nocturno este martes. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima para la hora pico de este martes una disponibilidad de 1554 MW y una demanda máxima de 3080 MW, para un déficit de 1526 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas, se pronostica una afectación de 1596 MW en este horario. La disponibilidad del SEN a las 07: 00 horas era de 1530 MW y la demanda 2100 MW.
(2024-12-03). Mijaín López comparte su experiencia en academia de lucha de Budapest. cubadebate.cu El legendario Mijaín López, cinco veces monarca olímpico de lucha clásica, cautivó con su presencia en una sesión de entrenamiento de la principal academia de ese deporte en Budapest, donde compartió con integrantes del equipo nacional y niños que dan sus primeros pasos sobre los colchones.
(2024-12-03). Ministro de Salud Pública de Cuba felicita a todos los profesionales de este sector a propósito del día de la Medicina Latinoamericana (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Santa Clara, 3 dic (RHC) El Doctor José àÅngel Portal Miranda, Ministro de Salud Pública de Cuba prestigió con su presencia la gala cultural por el Día de la Medicina Latinoamericana en la central provincia de Villa Clara y aprovechó la oportunidad para felicitar a todos los hombres y mujeres de este sector porque a pesar de las difíciles condiciones dedican sus esfuerzos a fomentar, preservar y restablecer la salud dentro y fuera del país.
(2024-12-03). A campo traviesa llevando electricidad (+Fotos y Audio)>. radiohc.cu El bayamés Danilo Pérez Céspedes, técnico del contingente Desembarco del Granma, hoy labora a más de 700 kilómetros de su tierra natal, restableciendo el servicio eléctrico de comunidades afectado por el huracán Rafael.
(2024-12-03). Detienen autor de hechos violentos contra niño y embarazada en Minas, Camagàºey. cubadebate.cu En horas de la mañana del día 26 de noviembre se conoció de la ocurrencia de un hecho inusual contra la vida de un menor de cinco años y una agresión sexual a una embarazada, ambos en el municipio Minas. En la madrugada del 2 de diciembre de 2024, fuerzas del Ministerio del Interior dieron captura al autor de estos repudiables hechos.
(2024-12-03). Il fallimento della COP29: l'Agenda verde ha un futuro? strategic-culture.su Alcuni paesi sembrano ancora inconsapevoli che questa intera agenda non è mai stata altro che una nuova strategia da parte delle élite globali per accumulare capitale e imporre nuove forme di controllo sociale. | Segue nostro Dopo la conclusione della conferenza multilaterale sul clima COP29, tenutasi a Baku, in Azerbaigian, l'atmosfera è di sconfitta. Quasi un'intera settimana di discorsi e riunioni interminabili non sono bastati a ragg…
(2024-12-03). Terroristas abren nuevo frente en Siria. cubadebate.cu Armados de la milicia separatista proestadounidense Fuerzas Democráticas de Siria (FDS) lanzaron este martes un ataque contra zonas bajo control gubernamentales en la provincia de Deir Ezzor, a unos 450 kilómetros al norte de Damasco, la capital. La nueva ofensiva fue lanzada por los integrantes del llamado Consejo Militar de Deir Ezzor.
(2024-12-03). Chile y Cuba, unidos por el amor y la solidaridad. radiohc.cu El mayor acercamiento de amor y amistad entre Chile y Cuba constituyó el propósito del XVIII Encuentro Nacional de Solidaridad con la isla caribeña celebrado en la ciudad de Valdivia este fin de semana con el propósito de proponer nuevas y más acciones en defensa de la Revolución cubana.
(2024-12-03). Universidad tecnológica de Cuba cierra celebraciones por sus 60 años. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 dic (RHC) Rectora en el campo de las Ciencias Técnicas y Arquitectura en Cuba, la Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana, José Antonio Echeverría (Cujae), culmina hoy sus celebraciones por los 60 años de fundación.
(2024-12-03). Comienza en La Habana XI Encuentro Internacional de Investigadores y Estudiosos de la Información y la Comunicación, ICOM 2024. cubadebate.cu Centrado en el debate reflexivo, multidisciplinar y crítico sobre la misión transversal de la información, la comunicación, la tecnología y la cultura en los propósitos de desarrollo e innovación de la humanidad, sesiona desde este martes en el Palacio de Convenciones de La Habana el XI Encuentro Internacional de Investigadores y Estudiosos de la Información y la Comunicación, ICOM 2024.
(2024-12-03). Concierto "Japón canta a Cuba" marca aniversario de las relaciones diplomáticas de ambos países. cubadebate.cu Cuba y Japón celebraron este martes el 95 aniversario del establecimiento de las relaciones diplomáticas con el concierto "Japón canta a Cuba". La embajadora cubana, Gisela García resaltó la histórica relación de amistad entre ambos países. y el apoyo de Japón a las resoluciones de Naciones Unidas contra el bloqueo del gobierno de EEUU a Cuba.