(2024-12-10). Syria — Winners And Losers Or Both. popularresistance.org Syria has fallen. | It is now highly likely that the country will fall apart. Outside and inside actors will try to capture and/or control as many parts of the cadaver as each of them can. | Years of chaos and strife will follow from that. | Israel is grabbing another large amount of Syrian land. It has taken control of the Syrian city of Quneitra, along with the towns of Al-Qahtaniyah and Al-Hamidiyah in the Quneitra region. It has also advanced into the Syrian Mount Hermon and is now positioned just 30 kilometers from (and above) the Syrian capital. | It is also further demilitarizing Syria by bombing every Syr…
(2024-12-10). Israeli army radio reports more than 250 Syrian targets being bombed in "one of the largest operations in the history of the Israeli air force" english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-10). Turkey Takes Aleppo. popularresistance.org Before it fell under 20th century Anglo-American colonialism, Syria was the core of the Levant, encompassing (today's) Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine, the site of multireligious, multicultural cities between which people traveled and traded freely. In the countryside, peasants and herders tended an agricultural and pastoral landscape of olive and orange trees, pasture, forest, and drylands. This region was under the control of the Ottoman Empire for hundreds of years (perhaps Erdogan's dream is to take some of it back. He's been accused of "neo-Ottoman" fantasies).
(2024-12-10). Taliban In Afghanistan Bad, Al-Qaeda In Syria Good. caitlinjohnstone.com.au It's pretty wild how the west went directly from "We need to occupy Afghanistan for two decades to prevent it from being taken over by the Taliban" to "Yay! Syria's been taken over by al-Qaeda!"
(2024-12-10). Iran Warns against Attacks on Diplomatic Sites amid Syria Chaos. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations warned against the violation of diplomatic and consular premises in Syria after the fall of the Damascus government.
(2024-12-10). Why Israel thinks it won in Syria. electronicintifada.net Tel Aviv grabs land on Golan Heights after Bashar al-Assad flees.
(2024-12-10). Niger: Prominent civil society activist arbitrarily arrested. fidh.org Niger's military authorities should immediately drop all charges and release a prominent civil society activist and critic of the government, as he is detained solely for the peaceful exercise of his human rights, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint programme of the International Federation for Human Rights, FIDH, and the World Organisation Against Torture, OMCT) said today.
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(2024-12-10). Personal mission fact-checking genocide takes heavy toll. electronicintifada.net From Gaza, I navigate trauma while debunking Israeli propaganda.
(2024-12-10). Wisconsin Students Charge UW Board Of Regents With Genocide. popularresistance.org Madison, WI — In a show of student power, nearly 50 protesters marched into the UW board of regents meeting Thursday, December 5, to put Palestine and divestment on the Finance Committee agenda. | This latest militant action comes after a large-scale administration failure to uphold the Madison and Milwaukee encampment agreements on disclosure and divestment from apartheid Israel. | Despite the freezing temperatures, the students opened with a rally outside the event hall. During the rally, SDS and Freedom Road Socialist Organization member Kayla Patterson told the crowd, "The simple truth is that the board…
(2024-12-10). Palestine Action shuts down Edinburgh's Leonardo weapons plant. skwawkbox.org 
Direct action activist group Palestine Action has used vans to blockade the Crewe Road, Edinburgh premises of Italian arms manufacturer Leonardo, accusing it of contributing to genocide. Scottish 'actionists' are currently secured to each other on top of vehicles blocking both entry gates to the plant and preventing the manufacture of parts for Israel's F-35 …
(2024-12-10). Palestine Action shut down an Israel-supplying arms company & exposed SNP complicity, too. thecanary.co 
Palestine Action have shut down the factory of Leonardo, a company directly complicit in Israel's genocide in Gaza. But also, by default the Scottish government also has a hand in this — as it funded the corporation to the tune of millions. Palestine Action: shutting down Leonardo Palestine Action returned to the Edinburgh premises of […] | By
(2024-12-10). The Fall of the House of Assad. counterpunch.org 
Remember the Biden pier off Gaza's coast? It is perhaps the best metaphor for Genocide Joe's failed foreign policy (Near East and Ukraine). The takeover in Syria is an equally failed Biden EU foreign policy, a policy that is dictated by Netanyahu's Zionist fetish to "create a new Middle East." Credit the Brits and the
(2024-12-10). US, UK Consider Removing HTS From Terror Blacklist. popularresistance.org US officials are considering removing Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from the US terrorist list after the offshoot of the Islamic State of Iraq (later known as ISIS) helped achieve the long-term US goal of overthrowing the Syrian government led by President Bashar al-Assad, The Washington Post reported on 9 December. | "US officials are in contact with all the groups involved in fighting in Syria, including the main group that ousted Assad, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which was once affiliated with Al-Qaeda and remains on a US terrorist list," the newspaper wrote.
(2024-12-10). Black Flag Over Damascus. Mike Whitney. globalresearch.ca "The black flag of Salafist Islam has been raised over Damascus. ISIS/Al Qaeda has won…. The same terrorists who attacked us on 9/11. Whom we waged war against in Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere. Losing thousands of our servicemen and women. …
(2024-12-10). Deny, Defend, Depose: UnitedHealthcare CEO's Slaying Highlights Widespread Rage at Healthcare Industry. democracynow.org 
New York prosecutors have charged a suspect with murder for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was gunned down in Midtown Manhattan on December 4. The suspect has been identified as 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, who was captured in Pennsylvania on Monday after a five-day nationwide search. Police say Mangione was found with a handwritten manifesto, which they have not released. Although little is known about the motive for Thompson's killing, there has been an outpouring of rage on social media directed at the health industry, with many sharing stories of having claims for vital care deni…
(2024-12-10). "Unleashed": Report Details How Israeli Soldiers Brutalize West Bank Palestinians in Hebron. democracynow.org 
A new report by the Israeli human rights group B'Tselem documents a shocking rise in harassment, detention and abuse of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron. The report includes testimony from 20 Palestinians who were attacked by soldiers in the city center of Hebron between May and August 2024, apparently chosen at random and detained for spurious or arbitrary reasons. The victims describe being punched, kicked and sexually abused, beaten with rifles, clubs or chairs, being whipped with a belt, having foul-smelling liquid poured on them, and, in one case, even being stabbed by Israeli sold…
(2024-12-10). UNRWA, Palestinian children and the two-state diplomacy that works against children's rights. thealtworld.com According to UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini
(2024-12-10). Thailand: Fifth conviction of pro-democracy activist Anon Nampa under "lèse-majesté" charges. fidh.org
(2024-12-10). Sudan: War Crimes in South Kordofan. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Screenshot of a video filmed by men wearing RSF uniforms that Human Rights Watch geolocated to the village of Tungul, close to Habila, South Kordofan, Sudan. Houses on fire can be seen along the road. The video was recorded sometime between February 11 and 14, 2024 | The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied Arab militias carried out numerous abuses against civilians in Habila county in Sudan's South Kordofan state from December 2023 to March 2024, during conflict with the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement—North.The abuses constitute war crimes and i…
(2024-12-10). When Rights Become Privileges: Is the Constitution Becoming Optional? globalresearch.ca "Rights aren't rights if someone can take them away. They're privileges. That's all we've ever had in this country is a 'Bill of Temporary Privileges.' And if you read the news, even badly, you know that
(2024-12-10). Berlioz brings jazz-house alchemy to the Brooklyn Paramount. newschoolfreepress.com Some concerts are just shows, and then there are nights like December 5, when berlioz — known offstage as Jasper Attlee — turned the Brooklyn Paramount into his personal playground of sound and soul. From the moment the lights dimmed, it was clear: berlioz isn't your run-of-the-mill jazz-house artist. No, he's the kind of musician…
(2024-12-10). U.S. officials discussed merits of removing $10m bounty on HTS leader. mronline.org 
Meanwhile, Jordan's King emphasised importance of covert US support for the Syrian Free Army during his Washington DC visit, source says.
(2024-12-10). Western-Supported Al Qaeda Invasion Topples Elected Syrian Government. globalresearch.ca In an ultimate expression of international criminality, Washington and its allies, using al Qaeda and ISIS as proxies, have toppled the elected government in Syria, forcing President al-Assad into exile. | This crime represents the antithesis of "freedom and democracy" and …
(2024-12-10). 'Dialogue Works' edition of 10 December: Russia and the turmoil in Syria and Georgia. gilbertdoctorow.com 'Dialogue Works' edition of 10 December: Russia and the turmoil in Syria and Georgia Today's session with host Nima Alkhorshid focused primarily on the situation in Syria following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. Who are the winners and losers from this among the foreign interveners? Will the new HTS-backed government, with its just named premier …
(2024-12-10). Democracy Now! 2024-12-10 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 10, 2024; "Politics Is Finally Possible": After Surprise Fall of Assad in Protracted Civil War, What's Next?; "Unleashed": Report Details How Israeli Soldiers Brutalize West Bank Palestinians in Hebron; Deny, Defend, Depose: UnitedHealth CEO's Slaying Highlights Widespread Rage at Healthcare Industry | Headlines for December 10, 2024; "Politics Is Finally Possible": After Surprise Fall of Assad in Protracted Civil War, What's Next?; "Unleashed": Report Details How Israeli Soldiers Brutalize West Bank Palestinians in Hebron; Den…
(2024-12-10). Poland: Brutal Pushbacks at Belarus Border. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A Polish soldier patrols the metal barrier border with Belarus, in Bialowieza Forest, with migrants stranded on the Belarusian side, May 29, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski…
(2024-12-10). Video: 'The Axis of Resistance Is Over.' Syria in a New Reality After Assad Overthrow. globalresearch.ca Bashar al-Assad is no longer the president of Syria after a shocking coup that has left the world wondering: What deal was made behind closed doors? | As we wait for answers, Rebranded Al-Qaeda (HTS) has pledged to create a transitional …
(2024-12-10). Iran Condemns Israeli Attacks on Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Israeli regime's recurrent military attacks on Syria's infrastructures and its occupation of more areas of Syria's Golan Heights.
(2024-12-10). Protecting the International Criminal Court and upholding victims' rights amid crises and threats: FIDH recommendations to the 23rd Assembly of States Parties. fidh.org
(2024-12-10). If They Can Take Away My Rights Today, They Can Take Yours Tomorrow. counterpunch.org 
Most days in my depraved, transsexual lifestyle start the same: I wake up at 5: 15 a.m. to pet my cat, have some coffee, and journal a little before I get out the door. I bike down the street to a gym where I get to see a few friends and sweat a little before putting
(2024-12-10). Rideshare Accidents in Kennesaw: What Passengers Should Know About Their Rights. moguldom.com Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are common for getting around Kennesaw, Georgia. Whether going to a local restaurant, commuting, or the airport, these services offer convenience. But with the rise of their usage, accidents involving rideshare vehicles have also become more frequent. If you're a passenger involved in a rideshare accident, it's important to …
(2024-12-10). Evening of Persian poetry at BRICS+ Media Centre highlights Iran's literary and musical heritage. tvbrics.com The organisers of the meeting consider the strengthening of humanitarian ties to be one of the foundations for the development of Russian-Iranian relations…
(2024-12-10). US, UK Consider Removing HTS From Terror Blacklist To 'Deepen Contact' With Al-Qaeda Offshoot. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-10). Sudan: War Crimes in South Kordofan. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Satellite imagery comparison between September 8, 2023, and April 4, 2024, shows missing corrugated metal rooftops on the market and most of the other buildings in the town of Fayu, South Kordofan, Sudan. Debris is visible around the market as well as some burned houses in the southern part of the town. | © 2024 Airbus. Google Earth. © 2024 Planet Labs PBC. | The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied Arab militias carried out numerous abuses against civilians in Habila county in Sudan's South Kordofan state from December 2023 to March 2024, during conflict with the Sudanese A…
(2024-12-10). Have you renewed your MOT? RTA claims and "ex turpi causa" ukhumanrightsblog.com 
Ali v HSF Logistics Polska SP ZOO [2024] EWCA 1479 This was a very simple case that illustrates in a nutshell the courts' approach to the principle of "ex turpi causa": the notion that prevents a claimant from seeking a legal remedy if the claim arises in connection with their own illegal or immoral act. …
(2024-12-10). George Mason University students demand democratic rights for leaders of Students for Justice in Palestine. wsws.org Students have reacted with outrage at the university and police attempts to silence dissent on the campus.
(2024-12-10). 'Dangerous' expansionism: Arab states condemn Israel's seizure of Syrian land. presstv.ir Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Iraq have condemned Israel's seizure of Syrian land after the fall of Assad's government.
(2024-12-10). Israel kills nearly 40 Palestinians across Gaza as genocide continues apace. presstv.ir Israel's recent attacks in the Gaza Strip have killed nearly 40 Palestinians, including women and children over the last 24 hours.
(2024-12-10). Record number of homeless school students in New York City—1 in 8. wsws.org Fifty-four percent of these children spent some time "doubled up," or unavoidably sharing the housing of others, while another 41 percent are in families that sought space in city shelters, leaving over 7,000 children who may have spent some nights on the streets or the subway system.
(2024-12-10). Record number of homeless school students in New York City—one in eight. wsws.org Fifty-four percent of these children spent some time "doubled up," or unavoidably sharing the housing of others, while another 41 percent are in families that sought space in city shelters, leaving over 7,000 children who may have spent some nights on the streets or the subway system.
(2024-12-10). Mohammed al-Bashir appointed as Syria's caretaker prime minister. presstv.ir The HTS militant group has appointed Mohammed al-Bashir as the caretaker prime minister of the transitional Syrian government until March 1, 2025.
(2024-12-10). 'To me, the Golan Heights are an inseparable part of Syria': Israeli Golan residents react to Syrian upheaval. haaretz.com In kibbutzim in the Golan Heights some fear rebel raids from across the border, while in the Druze town of Majdal Shams people 'were awake all night not to miss out on the moment of liberation'…
(2024-12-10). Netanyahu's self-pitying, lie-strewn monologue sent a message to his supporters. haaretz.com Even on the day when seven Israeli soldiers were killed, Netanyahu was preoccupied with himself and the media. When the most overprivileged defendant in history accuses the judiciary of negating his rights, he is actually calling on his base to take to the streets…
(2024-12-10). A closer look at the latest situation in Syria. ummid.com The HTS invasion of Aleppo in recent days was carried out at the expense of the Syrian regime's army, backed by Iranian and Russian forces.
(2024-12-10). Experts laud Beijing's role in advancing human rights. ecns.cn Officials and experts from China and abroad have underscored the collective global responsibility to address human rights challenges and foster international solidarity for the betterment of all.
(2024-12-10). Corbyn calls for NATO member Turkey to leave Syria and respect Kurdish rights. thecanary.co As Israel expanded its illegal occupation in south-west Syria amid the jihadist victory over the Assad regime, independent MP Jeremy Corbyn called for foreign troops from the apartheid state to leave the country — but there is another illegal occupation in Syria, by NATO's second-biggest army Turkey. Corbyn on Turkey, Israel, and Syria Corbyn asked […] | By
(2024-12-10). Netanyahu Says Israeli Forces Secured Buffer Zone in Golan Heights After Syria's Assad Toppled. globalresearch.ca Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel's military has taken over a buffer zone in the Golan Heights that was established decades ago, after Syrian opposition fighters ended the rule of President Bashar al-Assad's decades-long reign. | In a statement …
(2024-12-10). Haitian human rights group's appeal adds fuel to fire. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Dec 10 (Prensa Latina) Haiti's National Network for the Defense of Human Rights has called on citizens to arm themselves with machetes and cut off the heads of gang members, an appeal that may add to the chaos currently gripping the country.
(2024-12-10). Venezuela celebrates Human Rights Day and its Universal Declaration. plenglish.com A press released from the Foreign Ministry stressed that this historic document represents a global commitment to its protection and promotion. | The Bolivarian Republic, a zealous guardian of the principles of Liberator Simón Bolívar, which inspired the Universal Declaration, called on the international community to respect the principles contained in this valuable document. | She also urged to avoid the 'instrumentalization of the noble cause of human rights for political purposes, an action that has inflicted great damage to humanity'. | The Venezuelan Government and people reiterated their firm commitment 't…
(2024-12-10). Israeli Forces Reach Damascus as Chaos Grips Syria. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle A Syrian chemist has been found dead in his home as executions, expanded occupation, and Israeli airstrikes unfold in the aftermath of the collapse of Assad's Syria Israeli forces have continued to expand their occupation in Syria and are now around 20 kilometers from the capital, Damascus — coming as Tel Aviv is simultaneously waging…
(2024-12-10). Statement by SanctionsKill Campaign: U.S. wages dirty war, imposes sanctions on Syria. workers.org 
This statement was jointly written by Rick Sterling of the Syria Support Movement and Rich Merino of the Bronx Anti-War Coalition before the extremists seized Damascus. The dirty war on Syria has entered a new and dangerous phase. On Nov. 27, 15,000 extremists, trained and equipped by the U.S., Türkiye . . . |
(2024-12-10). Imperialism's hydra-headed monster attacks Syria. workers.org 
Jorge Cadima wrote this article for Avante, the newspaper of the Portuguese Communist Party, published Dec. 5, 2024, before the extremists seized Damascus. Excerpted translation: John Catalinotto. Philadelphia, January 2019. Imperialism spreads chaos and war. The war in Syria has erupted again. Events are evolving rapidly. But the fundamentals are . . . |
(2024-12-10). Taliban In Afghanistan Bad, Al-Qaeda In Syria Good: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
It's pretty wild how the west went directly from "We need to occupy Afghanistan for two decades to prevent it from being taken over by the Taliban" to "Yay! Syria's been taken over by al-Qaeda!" | ‚ùñ | The IDF has moved to One of the dumbest things we are asked to believe about Israel…
(2024-12-10). Syria after 13 years of U.S. state terrorism… what do you expect? thealtworld.com The destruction of Syria is another vast crime by the U.S.-led imperialist West. | In less than 13 days, a coalition of U.S.-backed jihadist militant groups took over Syria. The offensive, which began on November 27, culminated in Syrian President Bashar al-Assad hastily stepping down and fleeing to Russia. Assad and his wife were confirmed to be in Moscow by December 9. | Assad said he made his decision to preserve the peace in Syria. Russia said it was not involved in his decision-making. | The gloating by American and European politicians reflects the years of investment by the Western powers for regime change…
(2024-12-10). SATIRE: Assad Flees Syria After Rebels Capture Damascus. theonion.com 
The Assad family's decades-long reign in Syria came to an abrupt end when rebel forces captured Damascus after a stunning lightning-strike rout across the country. What do you think?
(2024-12-10). SATIRE: Assad Returns To Ophthalmology At Moscow LensCrafters. theonion.com MOSCOW—Just days after rebels seized Damascus, deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad reportedly returned to practicing ophthalmology at a Moscow LensCrafters, sources confirmed Tuesday. "Which one is better—one or two?" said the former brutal dictator who had imprisoned, tortured, and killed tens of thousands of his own people and was now standing behind a phoropter as …
(2024-12-10). Syria in turmoil as Assad flees to Russia. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess the developments leading up to Assad's removal as Syrian president as he heads to Moscow.
(2024-12-10). Iran, Pakistan Discuss Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Senior diplomats from Iran and Pakistan discussed the developments in Syria following the fall of government of President Bashar al-Assad.
(2024-12-10). Assad Is Out, Woke Al-Qaeda Is In. globalresearch.ca Well it looks like the government of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad is on its way out, likely to be replaced by one or more US puppet regimes depending on whether the nation maintains its current borders or is carved up …
(2024-12-10). Chilling Warnings for Syria: When Foreign Interventions Go Bad. globalresearch.ca The reports through Western presses read rather familiarly. Joyful residents taking selfies on abandoned, sullen tanks. Armed men ebullient and shooting into the sky with adventurist stupidity. The removal of statues and vulgar reminders of a regime. Prisoners freed; torture …
(2024-12-10). The Sectarian Risk: Turkey's Syrian Mission. globalresearch.ca Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan must be delighted about what is unfolding in Syria, though it is a feeling bound to be tempered by swiftly changing circumstances. Iran's Shia proxies have been weakened by relentless Israeli targeting and bombing. Russia's eyes …
(2024-12-10). Syria: Yet Another Sovereign Nation Destroyed in US-NATO Aggression Against the World. globalresearch.ca December 8, 2024, was a sad day for all sovereigntists around the world. After nearly
(2024-12-10). The Dismantling of Syria's Brand of Socialism and the Agenda of Privatisation. globalresearch.ca There are plenty of geopolitical reasons for regime change policy against President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, pursued by Turkey, Israel and the United States. | Less highlighted is another endgame: the dismantling of a state run economy with ideological socialist roots….
(2024-12-10). Venezuela on Syria: No to Violence and Foreign Interference (+Territorial Integrity). orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Venezuela is closely following the events taking place in Syria, expressing its firm desire that the country find a path "towards the peaceful resolution of its differences without foreign interference or the use of violence as a mechanism to address political conflicts." This was announced by the Venezuelan government on Monday, December 9, through a The text reports, "Venezuela reaffirms its solidarity with the Syrian people at this crucial moment and calls on th…
(2024-12-10). US Charges 2 Syrian Intelligence Officials With War Crimes. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-10). As'ad AbuKhalil: Syria Now. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-10). US Backs Israel's Land Grab in Syria. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-10). US Bombs Over 75 Targets in Syria After Assad Falls. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-10). Turkish-backed Islamists attack Kurdish forces after Syria regime's collapse. wsws.org The main determinant of Turkey's recent Syria policy has been to prevent the creation of a Kurdish state on its southern border and the encouragement of similar tendencies among the large Kurdish population inside the country as well.
(2024-12-10). Iran urges UN, Security Council to condemn attacks on its missions in Syria. presstv.ir Iran's ambassador to the UN asks the world body and the Security Council to condemn the attacks by armed groups on Iranian diplomatic missions in Syria.
(2024-12-10). Israeli tanks reach outskirts of Damascus amid intense strikes on Syria: Report. presstv.ir The Israeli military occupies several villages south of Damascus with its tanks now stationed around 20 kilometers from the outskirts of Damascus.
(2024-12-10). IRGC chief: Iran pursuing Israel's collapse; Tehran's power 'impervious' to Syria situation. presstv.ir The IRGC chief commander says Iran is pursuing the downfall of the Zionist regime, and has the enemies' strategic sites in the crosshairs.
(2024-12-10). 'Blatant aggression': Hezbollah blasts Israel for violating Syria's sovereignty. presstv.ir Hezbollah calls on the international community to take action against Israel that is expanding its illegal occupation of Syria.
(2024-12-10). Iran says 'critical' for Syria militants to keep distance from Israel. presstv.ir A spokeswoman for the Iranian government says the disassociation of militants who toppled the government of President Assad, from Israel is highly important to the Islamic Republic.
(2024-12-10). Israel orders military to create 'weapons-free zone' in Syria. presstv.ir The Israeli war minister says together with Benjamin Netanyahu he instructed the military to create a weapons-free zone in southern Syria following the fall of President Assad.
(2024-12-10). Syria after 13 years of U.S. state terrorism… what do you expect? strategic-culture.su The destruction of Syria is another vast crime by the U.S.-led imperialist West. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In less than 13 days, a coa…
(2024-12-10). Explosions heard as Israeli enemy goes ahead with striking Syrian military posts in Damascus countryside. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-10). "New Defenseless Syria": 300 Israeli Strikes to Destroy Military Capabilities. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli air force went ahead with striking Syria's military capabilities, with nearly 300 strikes being staged in the last 48 hours. Syria's Navy, Air Force and air defense network have been targeted or nearly dismantled, with nearly all aircraft, helicopters and defense systems destroyed over the past 48 hours. BREAKING: Syria's Navy, Air Force …
(2024-12-10). Satellite photos show Russian fleet left Syrian port after rebel takeover. haaretz.com Recent satellite photos show the Russian pier in Tartus is idle and that Russia's Khmeimim air base near Latakia has apparently been evacuated…
(2024-12-10). 'They're no Zionists': How Syria's rebels toppled Assad and what it means for Israel. haaretz.com
(2024-12-10). Shin Bet, Israeli army chiefs visit Egypt amid talks to release Gaza hostages. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF investigation finds air force failed to classify drone as hostile before strike on Monday; White House's Sullivan to visit Israel on Thursday to discuss Syria, Gaza hostage deal ‚ñ SYRIA: FM Sa'ar says Israel attacked 'strategic weapons' in Syria to keep them out of hands of extremist factions ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas sends Egypt list of hostages destined for release, including four American citizens, according to report…
(2024-12-10). IDF destroys Syrian aircraft and ships, denies reports of Israeli tanks moving closer to Damascus. haaretz.com The Israeli Air Force and Navy are targeting assets belonging to the Syrian military following the Assad regime's collapse, fearing they could fall into hostile hands…
(2024-12-10). Iran may be disappointed at Assad's forced exit but it still hasn't given up on Syria. haaretz.com Tehran knew for quite some time that Bashar Assad's regime was in critical condition, but refrained from coming to the rescue. Even though Syria has been severed from the 'ring of fire,' interests are dynamic and there are no signs of the two countries cutting ties…
(2024-12-10). IDF denies Israeli tanks moving closer to Damascus; Israeli Navy strikes Latakia Naval Port in north Syria. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF investigation finds air force failed to classify drone as hostile before strike on Monday; White House's Sullivan to visit Israel on Thursday to discuss Syria, Gaza hostage deal ‚ñ SYRIA: FM Sa'ar says Israel attacked 'strategic weapons' in Syria to keep them out of hands of extremist factions ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas sends Egypt list of hostages destined for release, including four American citizens, according to report…
(2024-12-10). Syria: ICRC is calling for safe humanitarian access and protection of civilians. icrc.org The following quote is from ICRC's head of delegation in Syria Stephan Sakalian on the humanitarian situation:…
(2024-12-10). ICRC Activities in Syria: Facts & Figures (January – June 2024). icrc.org
(2024-12-10). Bashar al Assad's location unknown, family flees Syria. ummid.com The location of Bashar al Assad is unknown even as the reports claimed that his family members, including his wife Asma and children, have left Syria.
(2024-12-10). Syrian Opp groups kilometers away from capital Damascus. ummid.com Syrian opposition groups are kilometers away from Damascus and have started to surround the Capital — the only major city under the control of Bashar Al Assad regime.
(2024-12-10). Man of The Moment: Abu Muhammad Al-Julani. ummid.com Abu Muhammad al-Julani is the man of the moment. He was declared dead a week ago but emerged as victor and marched triumphant in the Syrian capital Damascus Sunday Dec 8, 2024.
(2024-12-10). Long Live Syria, Long Live Resistance. ummid.com Syria is liberated and the masks have fallen. And, once again Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is the hero and is getting the well deserved respect.
(2024-12-10). Syria at Crossroads: Hope amid Uncertainty. ummid.com Syria stands at a crossroads. The end of the Assad regime offers a chance for renewal, but the challenges ahead are immense.
(2024-12-10). Israeli strikes in Syria deepen instability in already fractured country. ummid.com Israeli airstrikes targeted over 100 sites across Syria, including missile systems, weapons depots, and military research facilities.
(2024-12-10). Meet Mohammed al-Bashir – The Interim Prime Minister of Syria. ummid.com Mohammad al-Bashir has been appointed as Interim Prime Minister of Syria as the opposition groups rushes to form a new government after the collapse of Bashar al Assad brutal regime.
(2024-12-10). Israel Lays Waste To Syria's Missile Boats (Updated). twz.com 
(2024-12-10). Putin-the-Unready Is Beginning to be Held Accountable. thealtworld.com John Helmer's December 8 report from Moscow substantiates my conclusion that the Russian government's inability to acknowledge reality, instead relying on agreements with Russia's enemies, results in failure . In Ukraine by trying to minimize conflict, the Kremlin maximized conflict. In Syria relying on diplomatic rather than military means resulted in a massive strategic defeat for Russia and Iran. The Middle East, where the correlation of forces were moving against US/Israeli dominance, has been lost to Greater Israel and US control of oil flows and waterways. | From Moscow John Helmer reports that recriminatio…
(2024-12-10). Are They Really Fighting Terrorists? U.S. Occupation Forces in Syria Receive New Weapons for a Future Conflict with Syrian and Russian Forces. globalresearch.ca [We are reposting this incisive article by Timothy Alexander Guzman, first published by GR in August 2023.] | In early May, Syria was welcomed back to the Arab League, a development that was sure to anger the US and European establishments …
(2024-12-10). Israel once again acts with impunity, carrying out hundreds of airstrikes in Syria. thecanary.co Israel has unleashed a massive military attack to neutralise Syria with hundreds of airstrikes. A senior Israeli source has called this "the largest air operation carried out by its Air Force in its history", according to Al Jazeera. Despite saying its airstrikes would 'continue for days', Israel has stressed that it is 'not intervening'. Israel: […] | By
(2024-12-10). Peace forces condemn Israeli and U.S. interference in Syrians' self-determination. peoplesworld.org 
Peace forces around the world are on guard, warning against Israeli and U.S. interference in the Syrian people's right to determine their own future in the wake of the fall of the Bashar al-Assad dictatorship. Inside Israel, activists are condemning the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over its invasion of Syria in the days …
(2024-12-10). UN Envoy Decries Israeli Military's Move to Seize Syrian Territory. truthout.org The United Nations' special envoy to Syria said Tuesday that the Israeli military's rapid move to seize Syrian territory following the Assad government's collapse is a grave violation of a decades-old agreement that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims is now dead. "What we are seeing is a violation of the disengagement agreement from 1974, so we will obviously, with our colleagues in New… |
(2024-12-10). Headlines for December 10, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Launches Massive Airstrikes Across Syria Following Assad's Ouster, As European Nations Freeze Asylum Applications, Austria Will Begin Deporting Syrian Refugees, Israeli Massacres Across Gaza Target Flour Line, Wipe Al-Kahlout Family Off Civil Registry, Israeli Airstrike Kills 2 West Bank Palestinians in Tubas; Israeli Army Makes Arrests Amid Ongoing Raids, Benjamin Netanyahu Takes the Stand in Delayed Corruption Trial, Kyiv Pushes Foreign Troop Presence in Ukraine as Part of Resolution to Russia's War, Authorities Arrest and Charge 26-Year-Old Luigi Mangione in Fatal Shooting of UnitedHealthcar…
(2024-12-10). Will Damascus Fall? Mike Whitney. globalresearch.ca #Israel is waiting… for #Homs to fall in order to annex the south of #Syria and call it a "buffer zone to protect against jihadists", the same thing it has been supporting for many years. @Netanyahu is not hiding …
(2024-12-10). Egypt advocates reconstruction in Syria with no alien interference. plenglish.com Cairo, Dec 10 (Prensa Latina) The future of Syria must be decided by its people through a comprehensive political process, without external dictates or interference, the Egyptian government affirmed today.
(2024-12-10). Pakistan, Iran FMs discuss Syria. plenglish.com In a telephone conversation, the two ministers also addressed cooperation between their countries, according to a brief press release issued by the Pakistani Foreign Ministry. | Earlier, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif discussed the situation in Syria with his Lebanese counterpart, Najib Mikati, and asked for cooperation in granting visas to Pakistani citizens entering Lebanon from Syria to continue their journey home. | He also reiterated Pakistan's unwavering support for Lebanon's sovereignty amid the Israeli aggression, voiced satisfaction over the recent ceasefire agreement, and urged for a similar…
(2024-12-10). Nearly 300 Israeli Airstrikes on Syria — Israeli Tanks Close in on Damascus. indybay.org Israeli media outlets reported that in less than two days, nearly 300 raids targeted Syria, with claims that the Israeli Air Force is approaching the complete destruction of the Syrian Air Force.
(2024-12-10). Vanessa Beeley: "Safe While Syria Burns" libya360.wordpress.com Vanessa Beeley Israel destroys Syrian defense capabilities and bases. More than 350 Israeli airstrikes targeting Syrian territory in the past hours, and an enemy Israeli occupation of Syrian territory equivalent to twice the size of the Gaza Strip, and their army is less than 40 km away from the capital Damascus. After a rather turbulent…
(2024-12-10). Dozens of tortured bodies found in hospital near Damascus. newarab.com 
Rebel fighters say they found around 40 bodies bearing signs of "I opened the door of the morgue with my own hands, it was a horrific sight: about 40 bodies were piled up showing signs of gruesome torture," Mohammed al-Hajj, a fighter with rebel factions from the country's south told AFP by tele…
(2024-12-10). Ivory Coast: Post-electoral crisis victims challenge Alassane Ouattara's amnesty law in ECOWAS Court. fidh.org
(2024-12-10). Media polls point to an accelerating political crisis in Australia. wsws.org The fall in Labor's primary vote over the past month, from 30 to 27 percent, represents Labor's worst result since it barely scraped into office in May 2022.
(2024-12-10). Will the French political crisis help Marine Le Pen's far-right RN party? aljazeera.com Le Pen, who is credited with rebranding RN into a legitimate political force, is making the most of chaos.
(2024-12-10). China: High-level dialogue explores crisis reporting through Chinese and global media lenses. icrc.org
(2024-12-10). Amid a worsening crisis, conflict-affected communities in North Kivu are facing growing economic distress. icrc.org
(2024-12-10). The ceasefire in Lebanon paused the war but not the struggle. newarab.com 
The However, the war has profoundly altered Lebanon. Since October 8, there has been relentless violence, mass displacement, and an economic crisis exacerbate…
(2024-12-10). After COP29: The Climate Negotiations Reach Their Crisis. fpif.org I have for decades been assuring both colleagues and comrades that the climate negotiations are not a sick joke, that "COP" is not short for "Conference of Polluters," that the negotiations matter. The argument has become easier to make as more people have come to see the implacable necessity of an international way forward. As imperfect as the COP process is, a world without multilateral climate negotiations would be far worse. | Still, there comes a time, amidst the floods and the firestorms, when even the practiced realism of seasoned observers must break down. This time didn't quite come at COP29, though it c…
(2024-12-10). Report: Climate Crisis Accounts for a Third of Weather-Related Insurance Claims. truthout.org Insure Our Future, a coalition of environmental, consumer protection and other grassroots groups, issued its annual scorecard report this week, detailing how the climate crisis has accounted for over a third of weather insurance loss claims across the globe since the start of the century. Such weather-related disasters with direct ties to the climate crisis amounted to over $600 billion in… |
(2024-12-10). White House Welcomes Gallant Despite ICC Warrant for Crimes Against Humanity. truthout.org Wanted alleged war criminal Yoav Gallant, the former defense minister for Israel, has reportedly visited the White House for a meeting with a key Biden official — just weeks after the International Criminal Court (ICC) put out a warrant for his arrest over crimes against humanity. Gallant posted on social media that he met with President Joe Biden's Middle East envoy, Brett McGurk… |
(2024-12-10). Israel's Netanyahu testifies in high-profile corruption trial. independent.co.ug 
JERUSALEM | Xinhua | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified for the first time on Tuesday in his long-running corruption trial, marking a pivotal moment in the case as he manages a war in Gaza and faces an international arrest warrant for alleged war crimes. Netanyahu faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. …
(2024-12-10). Talk World Radio: Kathy Kelly on Ending Wars in Western Asia. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: Kathy Kelly is board president of World BEYOND War. From 2022 to the present, she has co-coordinated the Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal. Since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, she has co-coordinated an international …
(2024-12-10). Netanyahu in court to testify in corruption cases. presstv.ir Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears in court to testify in his corruption trial.
(2024-12-10). Israel's Netanyahu arrives at court in long-running corruption trial. aljazeera.com Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in court to testify at his long-running corruption trial.
(2024-12-10). Netanyahu takes today the stand in his corruption trial for the first time. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-10). A new low for Netanyahu: He tells Israelis the failures of Oct. 7 will never be investigated. haaretz.com The Israeli prime minister's fear of what a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre could find out means he will never allow one to be formed, despite overwhelming public demand for an investigation…
(2024-12-10). First day of Netanyahu's testimony concludes as PM portrays himself as reformer of 'leftist' media. haaretz.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified in his criminal trial for the first time on Tuesday, eight years after the investigations into him were first opened. He faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust across three different corruption cases. Netanyahu's testimony follows years of investigations, deliberations, legal proceedings, and delays. He became the first sitting prime minister in Israeli history to take the witness stand as a defendant.
(2024-12-10). Four years into his corruption trial, Netanyahu testifies for first time. haaretz.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to testify in his criminal trials for the first time on Tuesday, eight years after the investigations into him were first opened. He faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust across three different corruption cases. Netanyahu's testimony follows years of investigations, deliberations, legal proceedings, and delays. He will become the first sitting prime minister in Israeli history to take the witness stand.
(2024-12-10). Hostile Homelands: The New Alliance Between India and Israel with Azad Essa (12/9/2024). fightbackbetter.com As the largest state purchaser of Israeli weapons, India has rebuked calls for it to impose an arms embargo in response to allegations of Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza. Journalist Azad Essa explores the myths of India's support for Palestine as well as Indian right wing groups' desire to become a Hindu nationalist version of Israel.
(2024-12-10). Day 430 in Gaza: Israel Massacres Children in Beit Hanoun. imemc.org 
On Monday, day 430 of the ongoing Israeli assault on the entire civilian population of 2.2 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, as well as their food supplies, water, infrastructure, homes, schools and hospitals, Israeli forces bombed children and families in Beit Hanoun, as well as committing massacres in other parts of the tiny coastal …
(2024-12-10). 2024 General Election saw voters switch between parties at highest rate since 1931. leftfootforward.org Increased voter volatility has meant that this was the first UK election where four parties received over 10% of the vote,…
(2024-12-10). Labour should mobilise progressive majority to win future elections, new Compass report says. leftfootforward.org The think tank has warned Labour should focus on building on the progressive majority, rather than courting centre-right voters…
(2024-12-10). Pittsburgh's East End Food Co-op Workers Push To Boycott Israel. popularresistance.org At the November meeting of the Pittsburgh East End Food Co-op (EEFC) Board of Directors, UE local chief shop steward Fritz Geist read aloud a petition organized by union and co-op members advocating for a member-owner referendum to boycott Israeli-sourced products in the store. | Inspired by the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divest, and Sanctions (BDS) movement and acting in line with the international union's (United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America) solidarity with Palestine, the local co-op workers launched their BDS campaign last July after they voted to end the co-op's relationship with Israeli p…
(2024-12-10). Thousands rally in Georgia's 12th day of pro-EU protests. aljazeera.com People demanding a new vote and return to EU integration gathered in Tbilisi for the 12th consecutive day of protest.
(2024-12-10). Hey Republican voters—you ain't seen nothing yet! nationofchange.org In defense of the federal government, or…
(2024-12-10). 'Humanising Saudi football': Netflix show paves way for World Cup. newarab.com 
A new Netflix series on The six-episode "Saudi Pro League: Kickoff" debuted just three weeks before the FIFA Congress is set to formally approve Saudi Arabia ⚪ the sole candidate ⚪ as host of the quadrennial spectacle. | The vote on Wednesday will be a crowning mom…
(2024-12-10). Trump Bizarrely Claims Dems Are Trying to End the Popular Vote for President. truthout.org In a Truth Social post earlier this week, president-elect Donald Trump indicated a misunderstanding of how he was elected president. Supporters of Trump suggested his post was an attempt to troll Democrats — a purposeful action to deliberately upset them — while his critics said…
(2024-12-10). Resurgent Puerto Rico Independence Movement Challenges 126 Years of Colonialism. truthout.org Weeks after the November elections, officials in Puerto Rico are still counting votes. The agonizing delays and inefficiency have elicited frustration and calls for serious electoral reform. Yet one outcome appears undeniable: The pro-independence candidate for governor of Puerto Rico, Juan Dalmau, made record electoral gains. According to a preliminary review, Dalmau received the second-most… |
(2024-12-10). "Hope is an action, not an abstract idea" — A glimpse into the work of Combatants for Peace. pressenza.com 
Combatants for Peace is a binational grassroots movement that was founded by former Palestinian and Israeli combatants in 2006. Its goal is to end violence and occupation and to promote a peaceful and just solution to the conflict. The movement is based on principles of nonviolence and emphasizes dialogue, education and collective action to build bridges between the societies. It is proof that working together is possible even in a deeply divided environment, and offers hope for a better future. | Rana Salman, co-director of Combatants for Peace, took the time for a conversation with Pressenza while visiting Berl…
(2024-12-10). "I refuse any move to the south" electronicintifada.net A husband's commitment to remain in the north, despite Israeli attacks, has left him estranged from his wife and child.
(2024-12-10). The End of Pluralism in the Middle East. Craig Murray. globalresearch.ca A truly seismic change in the Middle East appears to be happening very fast. At its heart is a devil's bargain — Turkey and the Gulf States accept the annihilation of the Palestinian nation and creation of a Greater Israel, …
(2024-12-10). Who the Hell Is In Charge Here? If Trump Submits to Israeli Control Just as Biden Did, We Need a Revolution. globalresearch.ca A photo popped up on the internet last week which was a bit surprising even for those of us who have been overly obsessed with the seemingly aimless and highly dangerous comedy routine that describes itself as the United States …
(2024-12-10). The Myth of The Iron Dome. counterpunch.org 
The proper way of understanding the two serious Iranian missile barrages on Israel is as a demonstration of the fragility of the iron dome. Every missile in the iron dome arsenal by definition has to be a smart bomb—after all, they are trying to shoot missiles out of the sky. And since Israelis have a very
(2024-12-10). How Different is the Fourth Israeli Invasion of Lebanon? socialistproject.ca 
This past year's new round of conflict and war between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon has once again plunged Lebanon into a dangerous predicament. The recent war marks the fourth time that Israel has launched an invasion of Lebanon to secure its northern borders, intending to clear and control south Lebanon up to the Litani River. | In each of the earlier military operations in 1978, 1982, and 2006, Israel succeeded in devastating the region, killing many Palestinians and Lebanese, and limiting their capacity for attack, but ultimately had to withdraw except in a few small areas along the Lebanese bo…
(2024-12-10). Palestinian prisoners fall ill after food poisoning at Israeli Etzion jail. presstv.ir A large number of Palestinian detainees at the Israeli Etzion Prison have suffered severe food poisoning after consuming spoiled meals provided by the detention center's administration.
(2024-12-10). Yemeni forces target US vessels, Israeli positions in solidarity with Gaza. presstv.ir Yemeni Armed Forces conduct a large-scale retaliatory operation against US military vessels and vital Israeli military targets in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and in response to the American-British aggression against Yemen.
(2024-12-10). At least 7 Palestinians killed by Israeli attack on Gaza's Nuseirat camp. aljazeera.com Palestinian Civil Defence says a woman and three children were among those killed.
(2024-12-10). Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports large-scale Israeli bombing operation in the border town of Khiam. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-10). 'He went out to celebrate life and returned two months later in a coffin'. haaretz.com Richelle Tzarfati, whose son was murdered in Gaza, speaks about the pain of waiting and the urgency of returning all the hostages…
(2024-12-10). Poll: Vast majority of Canadian Jews say Israel has right to exist as Jewish state, but half don't identify as Zionists. haaretz.com Groups behind survey 'puzzled' by finding, given that 84 percent of respondents also said they felt an 'emotional attachment' to Israel…
(2024-12-10). Israel approves major oil transport expansion, scrapping coral protection. haaretz.com Israeli environmental groups warned of disaster as the government overruled the Environmental Protection Ministry and allowed a company to transport more than 2 million tons of oil through Eilat every year…
(2024-12-10). Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 34, rescue workers say. haaretz.com Gazan medics said the deaths were the result of two airstrikes, one in Beit Hanoun and one in the Nuseirat refugee camp. A Hamas official said mediators have recently stepped up efforts in cease-fire talks since the group has shown new 'flexibility'…
(2024-12-10). Is the startup nation another Israeli illusion about to go bust? haaretz.com According to a new study by RISE, the number of new Israeli technology companies has plummeted by 45 percent in the past decade. The rate of major successes is also alarming…
(2024-12-10). IDF says drone that struck central Israeli apartment wasn't recognized as hostile aircraft. haaretz.com The drone was launched from Yemen and hit a residential building in central Israel ‚ñ The commander of the air force determined that the decision not to activate an alert was a mistake and said that the policy for activating alerts should be expanded…
(2024-12-10). US probes Spain over denied port access for arms-bound ships to Israel. nationofchange.org U.S. investigation targets Spain's alleged blockade of weapons shipments to Israel, exposing geopolitical and ethical tensions.
(2024-12-10). Queen Elizabeth believed all Israelis were 'terrorists' – report. newarab.com 
The late British Jewish News reported that Rivlin made the comments at a gala event in London, which…
(2024-12-10). Five Israelis die in car crash during Morocco 'religious trip'. newarab.com 
Five The accident occurred on Friday, 6 December, on a rugged stretch of road connecting Tazarin in Zagora province to Alnif in Tinghir province. | Their vehicle reportedly veered off the road and overturned due to excessive speed, killing all five passengers instantly. | The victims[md…
(2024-12-10). Israel and the United States: Who Rules the Roost? counterpunch.org "We had several other people in the country [USA}, even among the Jews, the Zionists particularly, who were against anything that has to be done if they couldn't have the whole of Palestine and everything handed to them on a silver plate so they wouldn't have to do anything. It couldn't be done. We had
(2024-12-10). Doctors in Gaza Say They Have No Doubt Israel Is Targeting Them. truthout.org Medical workers in Gaza's remaining hospitals and field clinics are pleading with the international community for desperately needed assistance and an arms embargo against the Israeli occupation, as they continue to work under indescribable conditions — including being deliberately targeted by Israel's occupying forces. In a conference call with reporters on Monday… |
(2024-12-10). Israel Kills at Least 25 in Same Family in North Gaza Massacre. truthout.org Israeli forces have reportedly killed dozens of members of the same family in a strike in northern Gaza, as the last main hospital in the region is rapidly being destroyed by Israeli strikes and raids. Gaza medics have said that at least 25 people were killed by an Israeli attack on a multi-story building in Beit Hanoun, with dozens of others injured in the strike. According to Euro-Med Human… |
(2024-12-10). Iran Hits Back at EU3 for Reneging on JCPOA. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian ambassador to the UN rejected the accusations made by the European troika against Iran regarding the 2015 nuclear deal, saying France, the UK and Germany themselves have violated their commitments under the JCPOA.
(2024-12-10). Iran urges E3 to abandon pressure policy, work to salvage JCPOA. presstv.ir Iran has urged the European parties to the 2015 nuclear accord to abandon their campaign of pressure against Iran and make real efforts to save the deal.
(2024-12-10). With Trump's Re-Election, a Venezuela Invasion Could Be On the Cards. mintpressnews.com As Trump assembles a team of pro-war hardliners, concerns grow in Caracas that the administration could pursue military action against Venezuela, including an Iraq-style invasion.
(2024-12-10). With Trump's Re-Election, a Venezuela Invasion Could Be On the Cards. thealtworld.com As Trump assembles a team of pro-war hardliners, concerns grow in Caracas that the administration could pursue military action against Venezuela, including an Iraq-style invasion. | The re-election of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States has many in Venezuela extremely concerned. From assassinations, terror campaigns, sanctions and coups, the first Trump administration tried everything short of a full-scale invasion of the country. With a cabinet full of hawks, MintPress assesses the potential for a future U.S. intervention in Venezuela. | Invasion 2.0?: | According to insiders such as Defe…
(2024-12-10). How Exxon And Atlas Network Worked To Block Global Climate Action. popularresistance.org In March 1999, Alejandro Chafuen, then president of an international free-market coalition called Atlas Network, wrote to an executive at ExxonMobil (XOM) to offer the American oil major a friendly note of appreciation. | "On behalf of Atlas and the institutes it supports, we would like to thank you again for the Exxon Corporation's generous contributions," Chafuen stated, "and for the confidence you and Exxon have placed in us." | Included in the letter to William E. Hale of ExxonMobil's public affairs department was a five-page summary of the global reach and diversity of the activities the corporation funded i…
(2024-12-10). How To Escape The Federal Debt Trap. popularresistance.org The U.S. national debt just passed $36 trillion, only four months after it passed $35 trillion and up $2 trillion for the year. Third quarter data is not yet available, but interest payments as a percent of tax receipts rose to 37.8% in the third quarter of 2024, the highest since 1996. That means interest is eating up over one-third of our tax revenues. | Total interest for the fiscal year hit $1.16 trillion, topping one trillion for the first time ever. That breaks down to $3 billion per day. For comparative purposes, an estimated $11 billion, or less than four days' federal interest, would pay the median rent…
(2024-12-10). How Health Insurance Became A Boon For Business. popularresistance.org UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson was killed in a targeted shooting outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan on December 4, 2024, when he was about to speak at an investor conference. While mourning and preoccupation spread among economic and political elites, a mix of celebration and snark dominated social media commentary. There has been an outpouring of empathy for the perpetrator, shirts with the murder scene printed on it, and even a UnitedHealth CEO shooter look-alike contest in Washington Square Park.
(2024-12-10). Despite Stellantis' Broken Promises, Auto Workers Keep Up The Fight. popularresistance.org On December 1, Portuguese business executive Carlos Tavares abruptly resigned as CEO of one of the largest auto manufacturers in the world. On December 2, the United Auto Workers (UAW), one of the largest unions in the country, issued a statement welcoming the resignation, as well as announcing that Stellantis finalizing an employee leasing agreement with workers in Kokomo, Indiana, long overdue after Tavares' delays. | In 2023, autoworkers across the United States went on a historic strike against the three largest automakers in the United States: Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis.
(2024-12-10). Failing In Its Case Against The Uhuru Three, The US Manufactures 'Thought Crimes'. popularresistance.org The Uhuru 3 – Chairman Omali Yeshitela, Penny Hess and Jesse Nevel – will have a sentencing hearing on December 16 in Florida. Failing to find evidence to convict them of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), the US Government manufactured a charge of conspiring to violate the law by thinking about it. There is no evidence to support this. This conviction creates a new level of state repression. Clearing the FOG speaks with Chairman Yeshitela about the case, the current political environment in the United States, including his opinions on the recent presidential election, and the recent events in…
(2024-12-10). The New College Gambit. popularresistance.org Ever since Jan. 6, 2023, when DeSantis appointed a series of right-wing activists to New College's board of trustees with the mission to transform Florida's weirdest, queerest public college into a "Hillsdale of the South"‚Äâ—‚Äâemulating the Michigan Christian school known for its conservative "classical education" and hard-right politics—it was clear the takeover was meant to be a model. | Nearly two years later‚Äâ—‚Äâafter interviews with current and former New College students, facul…
(2024-12-10). How Chicago Organizers Managed To Rid The City Of ShotSpotter. popularresistance.org In September, the city of Chicago stopped using ShotSpotter, a sensor system designed to detect gunshots and alert police and first responders. During his 2023 campaign for Mayor, Brandon Johnson promised to end the use of the expensive technology, which he has referred to as "walkie-talkies on a stick." | Johnson's decision to end ShotSpotter was not popular with the Chicago City Council. Alderman Silvana Tabares issued an inflammatory statement declaring that "every gunshot victim left bleeding in the streets of our city will be a worthy sacrifice in the eyes of the mayor for his radical agenda."
(2024-12-10). Philadelphia: Activists mark 40th anniversary of Bhopal chemical disaster. workers.org 
Philadelphia Despite bitter cold and windy conditions that made lighting candles impossible, Philadelphia activists held a vigil on Dec. 4 against Dow Chemical, the current owner of the "Killer Carbide Factory." Protesters demanded that Dow, which purchased Union Carbide in 2001, own up to its responsibilities for the deaths of . . . |
(2024-12-10). Lebanon: Displaced and trading innocence for resilience in the suburbs of Beirut. icrc.org
(2024-12-10). How the International Criminal Court and civil society can enhance collaboration for a stronger Court. fidh.org
(2024-12-10). FIDH at ASP23: Defending the International Criminal Court and Amplifying Victims' Voices. fidh.org
(2024-12-10). Same, same but different: Little hope in Gaza after US elections. electronicintifada.net Palestinians debate whether there will be any difference for them under Trump.
(2024-12-10). The organisations planning for Lebanon's environmental recovery. newarab.com 
(2024-12-10). Hezbollah must focus on Lebanon not wider region: Bassil. newarab.com 
A year of fighting between
(2024-12-10). Lebanese star Elissa says freed Saydnaya prisoner is her cousin. newarab.com 
Lebanese pop icon In an emotional post on social media, the singer, whose full name is Elissar Zakaria Khoury, said that Claude Lichaa Al Khoury, who was released after decades of imprisonment, was related to her on her father's side. | In an X post, she claimed that his parents had pas…
(2024-12-10). A headache lands Brazil's Lula in surgery room. plenglish.com Brasilia, Dec 10 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, is recovering Tuesday after undergoing a head surgery to drain a head hematoma the night before, at the Syrio-Lebanese Hospital here.
(2024-12-10). How settlers-turned-soldiers abuse Palestinians in Hebron. newarab.com 
Ramallah, occupied West Bank – The "majority of the estimated 4,000 Palestinians remaining in Hebron's Old City and its surrounding areas – whether men, women or children – have been physically assaulted by soldiers," resident Aref Jaber told The New Arab. | "People are severely beaten and fo…
(2024-12-10). Iran Open to Cooperation with IAEA: FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi voiced Tehran's readiness for constructive cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency within the framework of the defined technical framework.
(2024-12-10). China launches first quantum computing institute for innovative medical solutions. tvbrics.com 
Its objectives include fostering collaboration between quantum computing and medical research and training professionals in data medicine…
(2024-12-10). Egypt unveils innovative strategy for sustainable economic planning. tvbrics.com 
The government aims to bolster private sector engagement through various initiatives…
(2024-12-10). Iranian researchers invent joints for soft robots. tvbrics.com 
The types of robots are used in many fields, from car factories to soft robotic assistants…
(2024-12-10). South Africa emphasises significant contribution of youth to innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa. tvbrics.com 
South African Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation predicts that Africa will account for more than a quarter of the world's youth population by 2050…
(2024-12-10). Venezuela and China strengthen strategic cooperation in finance and energy. tvbrics.com 
Cooperation between the two countries is at the core of their relationship and aims to strengthen the Global South and develop an inclusive economy…
(2024-12-10). Iran to regulate cryptocurrencies through innovative policy and regulatory frameworks. tvbrics.com 
The new framework prioritises licensing requirements for cryptocurrency brokers and custodians under CBI supervision…
(2024-12-10). Who is Luigi Mangione, the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder? aljazeera.com Man, 26, arrested at McDonald's outlet with a gun and fake IDs on his person, according to police.
(2024-12-10). China launches investigation into US chipmaker Nvidia. aljazeera.com Chip giant accused of violating China's antimonopoly laws days after Washington announced new export controls.
(2024-12-10). Deadly landslides, flash floods hit Indonesia's Java island. aljazeera.com More than 170 villages in Sukabumi, West Java, have been devastated by torrential rains, landslides and flash floods.
(2024-12-10). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,020. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,020th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
(2024-12-10). S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: How a Ukrainian video game beat Russian disinfo, won fans. aljazeera.com S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has become a symbol of Ukrainian gaming success despite challenges and disinformation.
(2024-12-10). Ukraine's Zelenskyy praises Trump as leader feared by Putin. aljazeera.com Ukrainian leader says he is grateful for Trump's 'strong resolve' to bring the war in Ukraine to an end.
(2024-12-10). FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 in Qatar: Teams, schedule, tickets, stadiums. aljazeera.com FIFA's new-look club competition will see Real Madrid play in the final at Qatar's Lusail Stadium on December 18.
(2024-12-10). At least 10 killed as landslides, flash floods hit Indonesia's Java island. aljazeera.com More than 170 villages in Sukabumi, West Java, have been devastated by torrential rains, landslides and flash floods.
(2024-12-10). Dozens kidnapped by rifle-wielding men in northwest Nigeria village. aljazeera.com Residents said men carrying assault rifles went door to door, kidnapping people in the northwestern town of Kakin Dawa.
(2024-12-10). S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: How a Ukrainian video game beat Russian disinfo, won fans. aljazeera.com S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has become a symbol of Ukrainian gaming success despite challenges and disinformation.
(2024-12-10). South Korean parliament passes bill seeking counsel probe of Yoon. aljazeera.com The governing party is also discussing Yoon's potential resignation as early as February and holding a snap election.
(2024-12-10). What is Sora Turbo and is it a game-changer for artificial intelligence? aljazeera.com Launch triggers an online frenzy among users, causing the company to temporarily halt new account creations.
(2024-12-10). FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2024: Teams, match schedule, format, Mbappe. aljazeera.com FIFA's new-look club competition will see Real Madrid play in the final at Qatar's Lusail Stadium on December 18.
(2024-12-10). FIFA's Cooked Findings: Saudi Arabia's World Cup Bid. counterpunch.org 
FIFA has done it again. With its usual sparkle of inventive interpretation, amoral reasoning, and snappy bravura, the world football federation has deemed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia fit for hosting the largest sporting event on the sporting calendar — not counting the Olympics. The FIFA Men's World Cup will be hosted, yet again, in a desert
(2024-12-10). The Enemy Has Not Changed. We Will Not be Deterred. The U.S. Colonial Capitalist Class. The Oppressed Working Class. globalresearch.ca "No compromise. No Retreat" is more than a statement — it is a mandate. One we do not take lightly as we clarify and sharpen the contradictions of this colonial empire, irrespective of who occupies the seat within the White …
(2024-12-10). SATIRE: Aaron Rodgers Shows Rookies How To Break Down Zapruder Film. theonion.com NEW YORK—Calling his nightly study sessions the difference between winning and losing the war against the deep state, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers reportedly took time Monday to demonstrate to rookies how to properly break down the Zapruder film. "Right now Umbrella Man is motioning, and that tells me they're using two firing squads," Rodgers …
(2024-12-10). SNHR director breaks down live on TV as he reveals massacre site. newarab.com 
(2024-12-10). Breakthrough in preventing, treating blood cancers. ummid.com Latest studies being presented at the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition highlight progress in preventing and treating blood cancers.
(2024-12-10). Bacteria outbreak in Mexico kills 17 children. plenglish.com Mexico City, Dec 10 (Prensa Latina) A total of 17 children have died following an outbreak of bloodstream infection triggered by the Klebsiella oxytoca bacteria in three states of Mexico, the Secretary of Health, David Kershenobich, reported on Tuesday.
(2024-12-10). US Lawyers rejoice at Trump's trade war on China, EU. infobrics.org EU economy could face 'emergency levels' over US trade war.
(2024-12-10). China: The 18th IHL Moot Court concludes in Guilin, CUPL claims victory for the sixth time. icrc.org
(2024-12-10). China: Experts discuss paths to bring peace and stability in Africa. icrc.org
(2024-12-10). China: Journalists discuss impact of harmful information and media's role during humanitarian crises. icrc.org
(2024-12-10). China to ban AI videos profaning classics on short video platforms. ecns.cn The National Radio and Television Administration of China announced on Saturday that it will remove AI-generated videos that distort or profane classic works from short video platforms.
(2024-12-10). Chinese skaters claim junior pairs title at ISU Grand Prix Final. ecns.cn Chinese skaters Zhang Jiaxuan and Huang Yihang claimed the junior pairs title at the ISU Grand Prix Final of Figure Skating 2024/25 in Grenoble, France, on Sunday, with an impressive lead of nearly 21 points over the runner-up. This marks China's successful return to the top after 11 years.
(2024-12-10). EconoScope | China charts new economic course with bold policy shift. ecns.cn China's top policymakers have outlined a significant shift in economic policy, adopting a more proactive fiscal approach and moderately easing monetary measures. This was announced during the Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee meeting on Monday, setting the tone for the nation's economic priorities in 2025.
(2024-12-10). China-built, energy-saving ro-ro cargo vessel boasts near 50% cut in emissions. ecns.cn The world's leading environmentally-friendly roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) cargo vessel has been delivered and set sail from Yangzhou City, east China's Jiangsu Province on Sunday.
(2024-12-10). Chinese institute and Harvard University sign MOU for ancient architecture protection. ecns.cn China's Shanxi Institute for the Preservation of Ancient Architecture and Polychrome Murals (Shanxi Ancient Architecture Institute) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Harvard University's Chinese Art Media Lab (CAMLab) to jointly promote the preservation, study, and dissemination of Shanxi's ancient architectural heritage, according to Shanxi Ancient Architecture Institute on Tuesday.
(2024-12-10). Two Chinese scientists selected among 2024 Nature's 10. ecns.cn The 2024 Nature's 10, an annual list of 10 people "who helped shape science" , was released on Monday. It features two Chinese scientists: Li Chunlai, deputy chief designer for China's Chang'e-6 mission, and Xu Huji, a physician at the Naval Medical University.
(2024-12-10). Tech Frontier | China launches first autonomous real-time geomagnetic model. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have announced a real-time and four-dimensional model for the earth magnetic field, the first independently developed and autonomous one of its kind.
(2024-12-10). China's Long March 8A rocket prepares for maiden flight. ecns.cn China's self-developed Long March 8A carrier rocket, the country's primary launch vehicle for future medium and low Earth orbit missions, was transported to the launch center in Wenchang.
(2024-12-10). China's Heihe highway port starts cross-border passenger service to Russia. ecns.cn The Kani-Kurgan-Heihe checkpoint, linking northernmost China's Heilongjiang Province and Russia, started cross-border passenger service on Tuesday.
(2024-12-10). China-EU trade rises 1.3% in Jan – Nov. ecns.cn The European Union (EU) continued to be China's second-largest trading partner during the first 11 months of the year, with bilateral trade registering a 1.3-percent increase, marginally up 0.1 percentage point from the January-October"…
(2024-12-10). China's foreign trade up 4.9% in the first 11 months. ecns.cn China's foreign trade of goods increased by 4.9 percent year-on-year to reach 39.79 trillion yuan ($5.49 trillion) in the first 11 months this year, demonstrating stable growth and economic structural improvements, official data showed on Tuesday.
(2024-12-10). International economic organizations voice confidence in China's economy: Ministry of Finance. ecns.cn The heads of several international economic organizations expressed confidence in China's economy during a dialogue meeting on Monday, China's Ministry of Finance said.
(2024-12-10). Xi says tariff, trade, sci-tech wars have no winners. ecns.cn China hopes the United States will work with China to push bilateral relations toward a steady, healthy and sustainable direction, President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday.
(2024-12-10). Xi says China will continue to be 'biggest engine' of world economic growth. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday China has full confidence to achieve this year's economic growth target and will continue to play its role as the biggest engine of world economic growth.
(2024-12-10). China's foreign trade up 4.9% in first 11 months. ecns.cn China's foreign trade expanded by 4.9 percent year-on-year to 39.79 trillion yuan ($5.5 trillion) in the January-November period of 2024, statistics from the General Administration of Customs showed on Tuesday.
(2024-12-10). Scenery of Xizang's largest lake in winter. ecns.cn Located in the Qiangtang National Nature Reserve, Serling Tso Lake is the largest lake in Xizang and the second-biggest saltwater lake in China, with an altitude of 4,530 meters.
(2024-12-10). A visit to the world's first wind-solar-heat storage project in Qinghai>. ecns.cn Photo taken on Dec. 8, 2024 shows the solar photovoltaic panels at the world's first wind solar heat storage project in Golmud City, the Mongolian-Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Haixi, northwest China's Qinghai Province.
(2024-12-10). China develops new lithium salt to enhance battery performance under extreme conditions. ecns.cn Department of Chemical Engineering and Hefei Institute for Public Safety Research of Tsinghua University have jointly synthesized a series of innovative asymmetric lithium salts, which enhance the performance and safety of lithium metal batteries under extreme conditions, according to the institute on Monday.
(2024-12-10). Xi stresses sound governance, high-quality development in border areas. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has stressed the importance of enhancing governance and boosting high-quality development in the country's border areas.
(2024-12-10). China, South Korea agree to accelerate 2nd phase of FTA negotiations, deepen supply chain cooperation. ecns.cn China and South Korea have agreed to advance the second phase of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, deepen supply chain cooperation, and enhance trade in services and investment for the benefit of both nations at the 6th meeting of the China-South Korea FTA Joint Committee held in Seoul, said the Chinese Ministry of Commerce on Monday.
(2024-12-10). New air route to link China's Xizang with Singapore. ecns.cn The Lhasa Gonggar International Airport will launch the first flight to Singapore starting from Dec. 20, marking a milestone to enhance its international presence.
(2024-12-10). China claims BWF 2024 Player of the Year awards with four titles. ecns.cn The Badminton World Federation (BWF) unveiled its 2024 Player of the Year award winners during a gala event on Monday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The Chinese national badminton team clinched four major awards, including the prestigious Men's Singles Player title.
(2024-12-10). Youth exchange between China, U.S. celebrated. ecns.cn China's ambassador to the U.S. has said that a program encouraging more young people in the United States to study in China is prospering.
(2024-12-10). PPI shows modest recovery last month. ecns.cn China's factory-gate prices edged up in November for the first time in six months, adding to signs that recent stimulus measures have bolstered industrial demand, though consumer inflation remained sluggish, officials and analysts said on Monday.
(2024-12-10). Selected Articles: Video: Pentagon "War Games." Ruebek and Churya Attack America. globalresearch.ca 
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(2024-12-10). China underscores will to boost economic ties with the US. plenglish.com Beijing, Dec 10 (Prensa Latina) China's President, Xi Jinping, assured on Tuesday that his country is willing to maintain dialogue and expand economic cooperation with the United States government.
(2024-12-10). The "Silent Violence" of Corporate Greed and Power. counterpunch.org 
For decades consumer groups have been sounding clarion calls for action against the "silent violence" causing massive casualties that arise from the unbridled power of corporate greed, criminal negligence or indifference. They cite statistical and case studies that the media and lawmakers mostly ignored or relegated to low levels of enforcement. Corporate bosses just have
(2024-12-10). Twelve U.S. Billionaires Now Have a Combined $2 Trillion. counterpunch.org 
The collective net worth of America's top twelve billionaires has surpassed $2 trillion as of December 3. This is an unsettling new milestone for wealth concentration in the United States. The oligarchic dozen is richer than ever, and they are endowed with extreme material power that can be used to pursue narrow political interests at
(2024-12-10). The CIA's Modus Operandi Draws Off British and French Colonial Precedents. covertactionmagazine.com The CIA likes to fashion itself as a heroic agency that helps to protect national security and uphold democracy around the world. However, Hugh Wilford's book, The CIA: An Imperial History (Basic Books, 2024), shows that the CIA draws directly from British and French colonial precedents, and adopts the same modus operandi as imperial intelligence …
(2024-12-10). Free to read book: "Covid-19," Psychological Operations, and the War for Technocracy. expose-news.com Camouflaged by "Covid-19," an undeclared global class war was initiated in 2020, aimed at replacing liberal democracy with technocracy, a novel, biodigital form of totalitarianism. The opening campaign involved the largest psychological …
(2024-12-10). Structures found in mRNA injection samples are neither "nanobots" nor contaminants; they are lipid nanostructures. expose-news.com In response to a paper published some months earlier interpreting microstructures found in samples of covid injections as "nano-robots," chemistry professor Dr. Anne Ulrich, who has seen a lot of these structures …
(2024-12-10). Leading doctors sign HOPE Accord calling for the suspension of all covid mRNA "vaccines" expose-news.com The rise in heart attacks, strokes and cancer is driven by covid mRNA vaccines until proven otherwise, says an eminent cardiologist in an open letter to the UK's General Medical Council ("GMC"). …
(2024-12-10). The Imperative of a Coordinated Approach: Strengthening the Cluster System in South Africa. sanews.gov.za The Imperative of a Coordinated Approach: Strengthening the Cluster System in South Africa | By Phindile Baleni | As we approach the end of 2024, reflecting on our nation's challenges and opportunities is important. The recent history of South Africa has shown us that traditional modes of governance are no longer sufficient to address the complex issues our society grapples with. From the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to the escalating cost of living, the time has come for a renewed focus on how we govern and implement our policies. | At the heart of this transformation lies the cluster system of gov…
(2024-12-10). Chinese scientist Lu Qi wins 2024 Champions of the Earth award. ecns.cn Chinese scientist Lu Qi was awarded the title of 2024 Champions of the Earth of Science and Innovation by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on Tuesday for his contributions to addressing desertification, land degradation and drought.
(2024-12-10). Man held in case of missing graduate woman. ecns.cn Authorities in Heshun County, Shanxi Province, are investigating a high-profile case that has drawn significant public attention after the recent discovery of a woman who had gone missing in 2011.
(2024-12-10). First large-scale FLNG facility transferred from Nantong to Zhoushan. ecns.cn The "NGUYA FLNG," the first large-scale FLNG facility was transferred from Nantong of Jiangsu to Zhoushan of Zhejiang, where it will be further assembled, integrated, and modulated.
(2024-12-10). Ice collection starts in Harbin. ecns.cn As the construction of renowned seasonal theme park, the Harbin Ice-Snow World, is underway, ice cubes are being cut out and elevated from the frozen Songhua River.
(2024-12-10). Behind the scenes of the U.S. election. ecns.cn The U.S. presidential election once again took center stage in 2024. In what is supposed to be an important political event concerning the fate of the country and the well-being of the people, the candidates deviated from the right track.
(2024-12-10). Museum creations spark frenzy. ecns.cn Within three months, more than 530,000 of these magnets have been sold, making it the museum's most sought-after product in nearly two decades.
(2024-12-10). Potala Palace digitizes nearly 1,000 precious thangkas. ecns.cn Nearly 1,000 thangka paintings have been cataloged, appraised, and scanned in high definition in the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of the Xizang autonomous region, since the palace began digitizing them in early March.
(2024-12-10). Xi meets heads of major international economic organizations. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping met with heads of major international economic organizations in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2024-12-10). Fudan's AI regulations stir controversy. ecns.cn Fudan University's introduction of a new set of regulations to control the use of artificial intelligence tools in undergraduate thesis writing has sparked heated online debates.
(2024-12-10). Macao residents benefit from customs arrangement. ecns.cn The efficiency of clearance for people, vehicles and goods between Guangdong province and the neighboring Macao Special Administrative Region has continued to improve since the implementation of a closed-loop customs arrangement.
(2024-12-10). Mumia Abu-Jamal Continues to Struggle After 43 Years of Unjust Imprisonment. globalresearch.ca During the early morning hours of December 9, 1981, cab driver and journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal was wounded and arrested on charges related to the shooting death of a white Philadelphia police officer. | When it became known who the principal suspect …
(2024-12-10). Abrams Tanks Were Understaffed and "Not Useful" for Ukraine's Frontlines. globalresearch.ca The Abrams tanks transferred to Ukraine by the United States are undermanned and not the most useful equipment for the Ukrainian military, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said. Yet, despite this failure, coupled with many other Western weapon …
(2024-12-10). One Reason Why Consuming Animal Fats Is Vital. globalresearch.ca Vitamin K2, found exclusively in animal fats and fermented foods, is essential for metabolic health, serving as an emergency electron carrier during cellular reductive stress | Unlike plant-based oils, animal fats provide vitamin K2, which helps regulate calcium distribution, ensuring it's …
(2024-12-10). Canada Stuck in NATO Penalty Box Through 2030. globalresearch.ca Canada is not about to meet its NATO defense spending commitments anytime soon, a long-awaited major defense policy update revealed on Monday. | In 2023 at NATO's Vilnius summit, Canada committed alongside its allies to spend 2 percent of GDP on …
(2024-12-10). "Theater Iran Near Term" (TIRANNT). The Ongoing Planning of War against Iran. globalresearch.ca "Theater Iran Near Term" (TIRANNT) has identified several thousand targets inside Iran as part of a "Shock and Awe" Blitzkrieg, which is now in its final planning stages.
(2024-12-10). Does Russia Have an Intelligence Service? Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca I think not. There is a bureaucracy, an office, and someone with a title, but there is no intelligence. | Putin did not know that a US-trained and equipped Georgian Army was about to invade South Ossetia and went to the …
(2024-12-10). Trump, RFK Meet with Big Pharma. globalresearch.ca Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, Lilly CEO David Ricks were at the dinner. Steve Ubl, CEO of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) represented the industry at the table. Trump's …
(2024-12-10). Romania — Coup d'État Instigated by the EU? "Europe is on A Fast Descent into Darkness",… "A Pact with the Devil". Peter Koenig. globalresearch.ca Europe is on a fast, very fast descent into darkness, followed by disappearance. | Europe, especially the European Union (EU), is a Washington construct. To be sure, the EU never was a European idea. That is a different story. But is …
(2024-12-10). Effects of Magnesium Deficiency on Women's Health. globalresearch.ca Magnesium deficiency is linked to increased risk of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), with studies showing women who have lower magnesium intake face significantly higher risks of developing reproductive health issues | Research demonstrates magnesium supplementation improves quality of life for women …
(2024-12-10). Romania Makes Dangerous Step to Prevent Victory of Anti-war Presidential Candidate. globalresearch.ca Western narratives about "democracy" and "electoral transparency" seem to be mere rhetoric — conveniently used against enemies and ignored when Western countries violate such "rules". Recently, Romania illegally and unjustifiably annulled the results of its presidential elections just to prevent …
(2024-12-10). The popular response to the shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO and American realities. wsws.org The media is suddenly full of pressing items it has not seen fit to feature previously, relating the horror stories of those whose medical treatment was delayed, denied or generally undermined.
(2024-12-10). Detroit Marathon strikers call for support as oil giant ceases healthcare coverage. wsws.org On strike for more than three months, Marathon workers called for joint action to stop the cutoff of their insurance on December 13.
(2024-12-10). Mass rage at for-profit health insurance demands collective action. cpusa.org 
A suspect has been arrested for allegedly assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4 in New York City. The suspect, Luigi Mangione, was arrested on Dec. 9 in Pennsylvania. The police believe this was a premeditated murder. Mangione had a " A large number of people have expressed understanding of…
(2024-12-10). Murder of UnitedHealth CEO Reveals Widespread Anger at Health Insurance Industry. truthout.org New York prosecutors have charged a suspect with murder for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was gunned down in Midtown Manhattan on December 4. The suspect has been identified as 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, who was captured in Pennsylvania on Monday after a five-day nationwide search. Police say Mangione was found with a handwritten manifesto, which they have not released. |
(2024-12-10). From the classroom to the courtroom: The journey of Bangladesh law students advocating for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-12-10). Iraq: Humanitarian Call for Witnesses from the Gulf War 1990-1991. icrc.org
(2024-12-10). Egypt: Al-Azhar University and ICRC explore similarities between International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2024-12-10). ICRC: "We have the chance to improve the lives of millions" icrc.org Delivered by Ms. Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN General Assembly debate on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance…
(2024-12-10). ICRC Statement: "We have the chance to improve the lives of millions" icrc.org Delivered by Ms. Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN General Assembly debate on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance…
(2024-12-10). Bangladesh: Hopeful embrace ends eight years of despair as Mariam is reunited with her husband. icrc.org
(2024-12-10). Afghanistan: Assisting communities grappling with the impact of climate change. icrc.org
(2024-12-10). Afghanistan: Helping a record number of children with cerebral palsy. icrc.org
(2024-12-10). Mauritius: Conveying meaningful IHL messages through vivid murals. icrc.org
(2024-12-10). South Africa: The 23rd Southern Africa and Indian Ocean States Regional IHL Seminar. icrc.org spotlighting "the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions — strengthening humanity"
(2024-12-10). South Africa: Global Military Personnel Identification Conference. icrc.org Convening State armed forces to create "international guidelines for identifying military personnel and preventing them from going missing"
(2024-12-10). Thailand: ICRC and Thammasat University screen film, host discussion on IHL and South-East Asian history. icrc.org
(2024-12-10). Venezuela: Medical equipment — a matter of life and death. icrc.org
(2024-12-10). OEWG: ICRC Statement on International Law. icrc.org Delivered by Kosuke Onishi, Legal Adviser, at the 9th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York…
(2024-12-10). OEWG: ICRC Statement on Threats. icrc.org Delivered by Kosuke Onishi, Legal Adviser, at the 9th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York…
(2024-12-10). Evaluation of the ICRC Learning Culture. icrc.org
(2024-12-10). of MAN and NATURE: The Fifth Solo Exhibition of Junyee, Father of Installation Art in the Philippines. pressenza.com 
December 9, 2024. A veritable who's who in Philippine art and art lovers came to the opening of Luis "Junyee" Yee, Jr.'s exhibition in the Altro Mondo Creative Space Gallery. It was the second installment of Altro Mondo's ICONS* Series as Junyee is indeed an Icon, a visionary Filipino artist who pioneered the creation of works of art from indigenous materials, using nature as his "canvas"— wood and indigenous materials as his source of inspiration to create art, to showcase what the world's natural resources can offer and be of value long before ecology and environment concerns came to the fore. | of MAN a…
(2024-12-10). Western-backed Georgian protesters violently confronted journalists. infobrics.org The situation in Tbilisi is escalating, with anti-government protests becoming increasingly violent and dangerous.
(2024-12-10). The Role of Media in a BRICS Context. infobrics.org "The media plays a critical role in shaping global narratives, and its impact is particularly significant in the context of Africa's emerging position in the global development landscape…
(2024-12-10). Latin American Prospects for BRICS. infobrics.org The BRICS Summit held in Kazan from October 22—24, 2024, brought attention to several defining factors regarding Latin American countries that will be important for the continent's political and economic development in the near term. With the admission of two countries from this region as associate members of the bloc, the Latin American presence in the pool of developing countries seeking to increase their weight in shaping the new world order is set to grow…
(2024-12-10). 'Oreshniks' in Belarus deter NATO aggression. infobrics.org Unfortunately, gentlemanly agreements with the world's most vile racketeering cartel and its warmongering overlords in Washington DC are all but impossible. They only understand the language of raw power and that's how the actual world will communicate with them from now on.
(2024-12-10). Brics and the Bandung Effect. infobrics.org The 2024 Brics summit is now in the books. To better understand its significance, one should turn back the pages of history and reflect on the lessons of the past. The 1955 Bandung Conference stands out in this regard, not only because it provides the proper historical foundation for the modern-day Brics phenomenon, but also because the underlying principles of that gathering never went away…
(2024-12-10). Los niños migrantes enfrentan un mayor peligro bajo el gobierno de Trump. peoplesworld.org 
El derecho a solicitar asilo o refugio ante un peligro es un derecho humano fundamental, protegido tanto por el derecho internacional como por el derecho estadounidense. Pero Donald Trump quiere eliminar ese derecho, incluso para los más vulnerables: los niños. Muchos niños se ven obligados a cruzar la frontera sin sus padres para intentar solicitar …
(2024-12-10). 'Gas on a dumpster fire': Migrant children face increased danger under Trump 2.0. peoplesworld.org 
The right to seek asylum or refuge from danger is a fundamental human right. It's protected by both international and U.S. law. But Donald Trump wants to eliminate that right, including for the most vulnerable: children. Many children are often forced to cross the border without their parents to try and claim asylum in the …
(2024-12-10). 77 Past Nobel Prize Winners Tell Senators to Reject RFK Jr. HHS Nomination. truthout.org Dozens of Nobel Prize laureates have penned an open letter to the U.S. Senate, urging lawmakers in that congressional body to reject president-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Kennedy, a noted conspiracy theorist who peddles debunked claims against vaccines and other health-related issues… |
(2024-12-10). Ocean of peace in a world at war. onlineopinion.com.au It may come as a surprise to readers that the South Pacific nation of Fiji has been supplying peacekeeping forces for more than four decades.
(2024-12-10). Health Care Administration Wastes Half a Trillion Dollars Every Year. peoplespolicyproject.org 
(2024-12-10). Active Nonviolence: A Solid Reference in Turbulent Times. pressenza.com This text is based on remarks by Javier Tolcachier, an Argentinian co-editor of Pressenza, during the discussion "Challenges of Nonviolent Journalism" at the Faculty of Communication and Human Sciences, San Marcos University, Lima, Peru, on November 22, 2024. | We have many needs. We need wealth redistribution and guarantees for a dignified life for everyone. We need a new political approach, one that goes beyond empty rhetoric, deceitful promises, betrayal of the people's will, and the exploitation of representation for petty purposes. | We need sovereignty—political and cultural sovereignty—that all…
(2024-12-10). Venezuela's vice president arrives in UAE. plenglish.com Abu Dhabi, Dec 10 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela's Executive Vice President and Oil Minister, Delcy Rodriguez, arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday, on a new leg of her international tour.
(2024-12-10). Bolivia calls on the UN to decriminalize coca leaves. plenglish.com La Paz, Dec 10 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia reiterated its defense of the coca leaf at the United Nations (UN) Commission on Narcotic Drugs and the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, held in Vienna, Austria, an official source said today.
(2024-12-10). Danny Glover: Cuba plays an important role in anti-racist struggle. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 10 (Prensa Latina) United States actor Danny Glover, currently attending the International Conference Cuba 2024, Decade of Afro-descendants, hosted by the island, believes this country has played an important role in the battle against racism.
(2024-12-10). ESA launches satellites to create artificial solar eclipses. plenglish.com London, Dec 10 (Prensa Latina) The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched satellites to create artificial solar eclipses that will allow scientists to study the solar corona better, digital media highlighted on Monday.
(2024-12-10). Book containing Fidel Castro's speeches on culture launched in Cuba. plenglish.com Santa Clara, Cuba, Dec 10 (Prensa Latina) Casa de las Américas President Abel Prieto presented the book "Fidel and Culture," a compilation of speeches by the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, in the central province of Villa Clara on Monday.
(2024-12-10). Russia: Stop the criminal prosecution of Zarema Musayeva. fidh.org
(2024-12-10). Russia Giving North Korea MiG-29s And Su-27s Isn't That Straightforward. twz.com 
A U.S. admiral says that the fighters will be given to North Korea in exchange for sending troops and ammo to help Russia in Ukraine.
(2024-12-10). The Death of Democracy. thealtworld.com The electorate in Romania chose Calin Georgescu as their president. But the West said NO! You see, Georgescu is opposed to US military bases on Romania's border with Russia. So a Romanian judge was paid a bagful of money to cancel the election. The current president, whose term expires December 21, following Zelensky's lead declared he would stay in office. I have wondered why Biden did not do the same thing. | The judge vacated the will of the Romanian people, because he ruled that Russia using the social media TikTok interfered with the election. For reasons I don't understand, when a newspaper endorses a candi…
(2024-12-10). Mr. President, isn't Your 'Friend' a Terrorist? scheerpost.com By Ray McGovern and Robert Scheer / Original to ScheerPost In this week's episode of "Playing President," Ray McGovern, 27-year CIA veteran and briefer of five presidents, continues to make sense of the world to "President" Scheer, who prepared for this role through his decades as a journalist, including in-depth interviews with five presidents from …
(2024-12-10). My Final Moments With Refaat Alareer. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-10). Police Say Luigi Mangione, Suspected Killer of Insurance CEO, Had 'Ill Will Toward Corporate America'. scheerpost.com
(2024-12-10). Exclusive: Unite strike fund 'collapses by 91%' under Graham — falling by £40m. skwawkbox.org 
The Unite union's renowned strike fund has fallen by more than ninety percent in the three years of Sharon Graham's tenure as general secretary, according to union insiders — and by seven million pounds just since March this year, despite increased member subscriptions that Graham had promised not to impose. Skwawkbox understands that Unite under …
(2024-12-10). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Educators, support staff and other workers staged protests in Argentina over austerity, while 5,000 Providence hospital staff are in position to strike in Oregon.
(2024-12-10). Air strike on North Darfur market kills more than 100. newarab.com 
(2024-12-10). Dems Move to Protect Abortion Seekers' Data Before GOP Takes Control of Congress. truthout.org Democrats at the federal and state levels are pushing to pass bills protecting sensitive reproductive health data before Republicans take control of key legislative chambers. Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts plans on Tuesday to reintroduce legislation that would put guardrails on the largely unregulated industry buying and selling consumer data, her office shared first with… |
(2024-12-10). Trump Selects Regulator of His Own Publicly Traded Company. truthout.org Last month a major shareholder of a publicly traded company took to social media to complain that people — perhaps short sellers — were spreading lies that could hurt his firm's stock price. "There are fake, untrue, and probably illegal rumors,"
(2024-12-10). Poll: Nearly 2 in 3 Americans Say Government Should Ensure Health Care Coverage. truthout.org The proportion of Americans who say that it is the government's responsibility to ensure health care coverage for all has reached a nearly two-decade high, new polling finds. According to a Gallup survey released Monday, 62 percent of Americans now say that the federal government should ensure that all Americans have coverage, versus 36 percent who say it should not. Support is highest among… |
(2024-12-10). Florida IHOP waitress fired for buying homeless man a meal. wsws.org After buying a homeless man a stack of pancakes with her own money, IHOP management fired Victoria Hughes, an employee of 13 years.
(2024-12-10). Australian tunnel construction workers exposed to dangerous silica dust. wsws.org The New South Wales government's workplace safety regulator has refused to release the most recent data on silica dust exposure so as to protect the reputation of major construction companies.
(2024-12-10). UK Labour chancellor pledges austerity offensive to fund military spending increase. wsws.org Warning of spending cuts, her comments were to reassure the ruling class that Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government can be relied on to hike up military spending by billions of pounds.
(2024-12-10). Sydney school students condemn disciplining of Palestinian pupil for wearing keffiyeh. wsws.org The disciplining of the youth, for wearing a keffiyeh, was clearly directed by the NSW Labor government.
(2024-12-10). William Gropper: Artist of the People, at Washington DC's Phillips Collection. wsws.org Gropper at his best mercilessly skewered the charlatanry and fakery of American political life, while capturing the plight of the poor and the destitute.
(2024-12-10). Protests as police deny Romany Gypsy and Irish Traveller children entry into Manchester, UK. wsws.org Greater Manchester Police issued a dispersal order to prevent the free movement in the city of teenagers and children from the Romany Gypsy and Irish Traveller communities.
(2024-12-10). In memory of Larry Moore, 1948-2024. wsws.org Everyone who knew and worked with Larry waves a fond and sad goodbye to an outstanding representative of the international working class—and an all-around decent and good person.
(2024-12-10). University of Michigan-Dearborn signals "unprecedented" cuts and layoffs. wsws.org Over 150 faculty, staff and students at the University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-D) campus gathered on Tuesday, December 3 to protest looming department cuts and staff layoffs in the upcoming winter semester.
(2024-12-10). Students protest against military recruitment at school in Leipzig, Germany. wsws.org Germany's Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) are aggressively recruiting war volunteers among young people.
(2024-12-10). Traveller Movement officer Yvonne MacNamara: "There were children arrested, put in handcuffs, herded back onto those trains" wsws.org The WSWS spoke with Yvonne about the police dispersal from the city of Manchester of Romany Gypsies and Irish Traveller children.
(2024-12-10). EcoWaste Coalition Welcomes FDA's Latest Move Banning Cheap But Mercury-Tainted Skin Whitening Cream. pressenza.com 
10 December 2024, Quezon City. The watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition lauded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for banning a cheap but highly toxic whitening cream that is contaminated with high levels of mercury, a potent neurotoxin. | FDA Advisory No. 2024-1639, dated December 3, 2024, warned consumers against the purchase and consumption of imported 88 Whitening Night Cream, which is being sold without proper authorization from the agency. | This tiny package of skin whitening cream contains a staggering 16,070 ppm of mercury, way above the 1 ppm limit. As reported by the group to the FDA last September 2…
(2024-12-10). Trump: the great global reset. onlineopinion.com.au Trump's win is like Reagan's win in that it signals a change in the world. It's not the cause of the change, but it provides an anchor point for negotiating change.
(2024-12-10). The Race for the 2025 Mayoral Election is Upon Us, Where do WE go from Here? urbancny.com 
"To be fair, these issues have been brewing for decades and this administration has had only 8 years to clean up the mess in isle number 9"-Jackson Eight years ago, we were tasked by Independent Mayoral candidate Ben Walsh with, "Imagine Syracuse Rising" and "Rising Above". And against all odds, after years of challenging work and a commitment to "Growth, Diversity, Opportunity for All". Syracuse has clearly risen as shown by massive investments in high-end housing, the transformation of the 15th Ward into a new East Adams Street neighborhood. After decades of discussion and community input, the Interstate 81 via…
(2024-12-10). Georgia: Law enforcement officers must be held accountable for the unlawful use of force against protesters. fidh.org
(2024-12-10). SATIRE: College Student Explains What It Like To Be First In Family Forced To Drink Own Urine In Frat House. theonion.com
(2024-12-10). SATIRE: Daze Of Whine And Poses. theonion.com
(2024-12-10). SATIRE: More Parents Say Allowing Child To Play Football Not Worth Risk Of Being Drafted By Jets. theonion.com SPRINGFIELD, MO—Claiming the awful predicament was every mother and father's worst nightmare, reports confirmed Tuesday that more parents now say that allowing their children to play football is not worth the risk of having them drafted by the New York Jets. "Sure, there are positives to having your child play football, but if my son …
(2024-12-10). SATIRE: MrBeast Offers To Give $1 Million To First Person Who Can Teach Him To Blink. theonion.com GREENVILLE, NC—Calling it a "life-changing" opportunity for one of his many subscribers, internet influencer Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson reportedly offered Friday to give $1 million to the first person who could teach him to blink. "Today, I'm kicking off the 'Make MrBeast Blink Challenge' and asking all of you to help me learn to finally close …
(2024-12-10). SATIRE: Pompous Geese Fly In Cursive V Formation. theonion.com
(2024-12-10). GB News broadcasts half of all UK stories about Muslims, study finds. leftfootforward.org Researchers warned that the overwhelmingly negative coverage of Islam and Muslims on GB News 'potentially fuelled community tensions and contributed to civil unrest'.
(2024-12-10). Nigel Farage makes sixth trip to US since being elected MP so that he can headline MAGA fundraiser. leftfootforward.org Nigel Farage is coming in for some heavy criticism once more, after it emerged that he will be making his sixth trip to the U.S. since being elected MP for Clacton, with many questioning his commitment to his constituents. | The Independent reports that Farage 'will be in the USA on Sunday for an astonishing sixth time since he was elected as the MP on 4 July after he was unveiled as one of the headline acts at the biggest MAGA gala since Donald Trump won the US presidential election'. | He will be giving one of the speeches at a major Republican fundraising event which will also be addressed by the president-…
(2024-12-10). News from Qinghai and Xizang (Tibet). mronline.org 
Next time you travel to Lhasa, be sure to visit the Museum of Modern Art. Climb the often narrow and steep stairs of the White and Red Potala Palace, light a candle made from yak butter in front of one of the thousands of painted Buddhas of the Jokhang. They are to Lhasa what Versailles and Notre Dame are to Paris.
(2024-12-10). The Labor Documentary Amazon probably doesn't want you to see. mronline.org 'UNION' follows Amazon warehouse organizers through an uphill battle, a stunning victory, and an uncertain future.
(2024-12-10). Does talking about climate 'tipping points' inspire action — or defeat? grist.org
(2024-12-10). Margaret Hodge takes on anti-corruption champion role to tackle flow of dirty money. leftfootforward.org The government has named peer Baroness Margaret Hodge as the new anti-corruption champion, vowing that it will make the country 'a hostile environment for the corrupt'. | Yesterday, the foreign secretary also announced that the National Crime Agency's (NCA) International Corruption Unit will receive up to £36 million in new funding over the next five years. | The government has also introduced additional sanctions aimed at combating illicit financial flows, with a particular emphasis on tackling the illegal gold trade. | The foreign secretary, David Lammy, said: "This government will make the UK a hosti…
(2024-12-10). Shell backs down on million pound Greenpeace lawsuit and agrees to charity donation settlement. leftfootforward.org Oil giant Shell has dropped its legal action against Greenpeace UK, who it was suing for $2.1 million or £1.7 million in damages after protestors occupied one of its vessels for 13 days last year. | The dispute has been settled with Greenpeace agreeing to make a £300,000 donation to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). | Shell will not receive any payment as part of the settlement and says that the charity donation recognises its main concern "that this kind of stunt at sea is a serious risk to safety and life". | In January 2023, six Greenpeace activists boarded an oil vessel carrying o…
(2024-12-10). Documentary: Pseudology — has the media industry perfected the art of lying? expose-news.com The entertainment industry has long stood as one of the most influential businesses on the planet. Yet there is an overwhelming misconception that its content does not affect your life. Exactly how …
(2024-12-10). Do You Need A Car Accident Attorney to Handle Your Injury Claim? moguldom.com Some people prefer handling everything on their own. They only call in the professionals when it's absolutely necessary. Usually, there's nothing wrong with this and you can save some money. However, some things you shouldn't try to handle on your own like navigating a car accident claim. Sure, some accidents like a minor fender bender …
(2024-12-10). E-Scooters, Electric Bikes, and the Law: Navigating New Transportation Trends in Kennesaw. moguldom.com Electric scooters (e-scooters) and electric bikes are becoming a popular way to get around for short trips. These eco-friendly and convenient options are changing the way people travel. But with this rise in use comes the need to understand the rules that come with them. If riders don't know the laws, they could end up …
(2024-12-10). Attributing Disorder and Turmoil to Salafiyyah — A Brief Rebuttal to Ephrem Kossaify. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, "Verily, a slave (of Allah) may utter a word which pleases Allah without giving it much importance, and because of that Allah …
(2024-12-10). Reflections from some statements of Al Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad'khali [30 of 80]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Question: Some say that clarifying the Manhaj [Methodology] of the pious predecessors is a reason behind setbacks among the youth, and that silence is the wisdom that would be more effective in bringing about uprightness and the means that is more likely to …
(2024-12-10). Police rescue kidnapped businessmen. sanews.gov.za Police rescue kidnapped businessmen | Police have in the past week rescued two kidnapped businessmen, arrested seven kidnappers and seized firearms, cell phones and vehicles used in the commission of the crimes. | On Saturday, a Chinese businessman was hijacked and kidnapped in Springs, Ekurhuleni. | Within 24 hours, a multi-disciplinary team operationalised intelligence, which led them to the location of the kidnappers. | The team intercepted the kidnappers' vehicle, an Audi A3, at an intersection in Lenasia and arrested two suspects on Sunday. | The team then proceeded to an address in Meriting, where they arr…
(2024-12-10). Universities urged to make provision for student accommodation. sanews.gov.za Universities urged to make provision for student accommodation | Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, has encouraged institutions of higher learning to provide land on campus to build student accommodation facilities in a bid to make it easier to manage the standard of student accommodation and safety. | "It is our collective responsibility to make sure that we create a safe and conducive environment for students, so that the university can produce the necessary labour force that must shape the economy of our country, which will lead to a capable, ethical and developmental State," Nkabane s…
(2024-12-10). 133 new W Cape traffic officers to strengthen road safety this festive season. sanews.gov.za 133 new W Cape traffic officers to strengthen road safety this festive season | The 133 traffic officers who graduated on Monday will hit the ground running, as the Western Cape enters the festive season, a time of increased travel and heightened road safety risks, | "These new recruits will be deployed across the province, bolstering law enforcement capacity and ensuring safer journeys for all road users," the Western Cape Provincial Government said in a statement. | The provincial government hosted a graduation ceremony on Monday at the Gene Louw Traffic College in Brackenfell, Cape Town. | The ceremony mark…
(2024-12-10). Contractor appointed to repair equipment and provide clean linen at Bara. sanews.gov.za Contractor appointed to repair equipment and provide clean linen at Bara | The Gauteng Department of Health has appointed a service provider to repair the laundry equipment at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Soweto, Johannesburg. | This is after nurses raised their concern about infection control and cleanliness, as pictures of dirty linen surfaced on social media recently. | "The Gauteng Department of Health would like to reassure the public that several measures continue to be implemented to ensure the provision of clean linen to patients at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital," a stateme…
(2024-12-10). N2 Garden Route to open to traffic this festive season. sanews.gov.za N2 Garden Route to open to traffic this festive season | The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has announced that work on several periodic maintenance and construction projects, which are currently underway on the N2 Garden Route, will cease at the end of the week to ensure that roads are open and traffic is free flowing during the festive season. | "Every effort will be made to ensure increased road safety and improved mobility during the holidays. The N2 Garden Route is a particularly busy route for holiday travellers and freight operators, and SANRAL will be working with all road traffic authorities…
(2024-12-10). TikTok Owner ByteDance Seeks Delay on US Ban Over Divestment Order. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-10). The Progressive's Favorite Books of 2024. progressive.org Our writers share their picks for this year's best books.
(2024-12-10). On the West's role in the Ukrainian conflict and the emerging world order. unitedworldint.com Interview to Azerbaijani news outlet News.az Azerbaijani site News.az published an interview with United World International author Mehmet Perinàßek. Below we republish the interview. What role does the West's geopolitical strategy play in the current conflict in Ukraine, and what are the main criticisms of this strategy? The West's geopolitical strategy plays a pivotal role …
(2024-12-10). On the West's role in the Ukrainian conflict and the emerging world order. uwidata.com Azerbaijani site News.az published an interview with United World International author Mehmet Perinàßek. Below we republish the interview. What role does the West's geopolitical strategy play in the current conflict in Ukraine, and what are the main criticisms of this strategy? The West's geopolitical strategy plays a pivotal role in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. …
(2024-12-10). Basic Education launches app to track eradication of pit toilets. sanews.gov.za Basic Education launches app to track eradication of pit toilets | Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has unveiled the Safe Schools App, a technological solution designed to tackle one of the most urgent issues in South African schools – the eradication of pit toilets. | The app was unveiled to the media in Tshwane on Monday afternoon during a briefing hosted by the department. | The Safe Schools App, developed and donated by Vodacom South Africa, is a tool aimed at promoting accountability and transparency in addressing the pressing challenge. | "The Safe Schools App is more than just an application; it…
(2024-12-10). President Ramaphosa stresses Job Creation, Inclusive Growth in Mpumalanga. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa stresses Job Creation, Inclusive Growth in Mpumalanga | President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the importance of inclusive economic growth and job creation as the central focus of government and its social partners. | The President was speaking at the meeting between the National Executive and the Mpumalanga Provincial Executive Council at the Nkangala District Council Chambers, Mpumalanga. | President Ramaphosa reiterated that cooperative governance is a constitutional mandate, urging all spheres of government to collaborate more effectively to address common challenges. | Highlighting…
(2024-12-10). BMA officials disrupt another human and child smuggling operation. sanews.gov.za BMA officials disrupt another human and child smuggling operation | The Border Management Authority (BMA) has successfully disrupted another human and child smuggling operation, demonstrating its capability to combat organised crime at ports of entry and border law enforcement areas. | On Monday afternoon, a South African taxi driver was apprehended at the Beitbridge border while attempting to smuggle 25 undocumented foreign nationals into the country. | Among them were 20 children between the ages of five and 14. The children were being unlawfully transported under dangerous and inhumane conditions. | The vehicl…
(2024-12-10). GBV activists appointed to link communities and law enforcement. sanews.gov.za GBV activists appointed to link communities and law enforcement | KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has handed over appointment letters to 173 gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) activists who will serve as liaisons between the communities and law enforcement, working across various police stations in the province. | The primary responsibilities for the activists include offering emotional and practical support to GBVF victims, improving community awareness of available resources, and strengthening preventative measures against violence. | The GBVF activists will focus on:
• Vict…
(2024-12-10). KZN, Gauteng record highest number of accidents at start of festive season. sanews.gov.za KZN, Gauteng record highest number of accidents at start of festive season | The festive season has started on a bleak note, with the preliminary road statistics showing that in the first six days of this month, 162 fatal crashes and 193 deaths were recorded in the country. | "To date, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal have the highest number of accidents and fatalities, with a concentration of incidents in the metros. While current figures represent a decrease compared to the same period last year, these figures are still too high," Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said on Monday. | Addressing media during the Cross-Al…
(2024-12-10). New Children's Edutainment Garden launched in Pretoria. sanews.gov.za New Children's Edutainment Garden launched in Pretoria | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has unveiled the new Children's Edutainment Garden at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden ahead of the festive season. | This space serves as a unique educational resource for foundation-phase teachers and learners. The Children's Edutainment Garden offers an ideal setting for teaching and learning in an engaging, nature-filled environment. | "The Children's Edutainment Garden stands as evidence of a deliberate choice to equip the next generation with knowledge. In the second phas…
(2024-12-10). Big Oil Has Big Plans For This Trump Administration. progressivehub.net EMILY ATKIN | FIELDNOTES…
(2024-12-10). The Health Insurance Industry And Legalized Murder. progressivehub.net CHARLES TAYLOR | DISSENT…
(2024-12-10). Social media reactions to Labour's 'anti-corruption' appointment of Hodge are a must-read. skwawkbox.org 
Party accused of 'gaslighting' with new job for right-winger Labour has 'proudly' and 'delightedly' announced that former Barking MP Margaret Hodge is the party's new 'anti-corruption champion', leading to accusations of gaslighting and an array of pointers to the record of the right-winger who was made a baroness on her retirement from the Commons after …
(2024-12-10). West Papuan leader praises People's Tribunal ruling as proof of 'need for freedom'. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A leader of a major West Papuan political movement has praised the recent judgment of the Permanent People's Tribunal on the Melanesian region colonised by Indonesia for the past 63 years. "Indonesia knows they have lost the political, legal, and moral argument over West Papua," said United Liberation Movement for West Papua…
(2024-12-10). Bangladesh Interim Government Marks 100 Days. ummid.com Aspirant political parties are growing impatient, and citizens are frustrated with Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus's first 100 days as Chief Advisor of the Interim Government.
(2024-12-10). The CADTM International network condemns the cowardice of Northern governments in response to the climate emergency. cadtm.org
(2024-12-10). Ireland election: its economic model under threat? cadtm.org
(2024-12-10). Sri Lanka's People Have Kicked Out the Old Political Class. cadtm.org
(2024-12-10). Sri Lanka: Reading the General Election 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-12-10). East J'lem house, slated for transfer to right-wing group, burned down by masked arsonists. haaretz.com The house, slated to be turned over to the right-wing Ateret Cohanim organization, was burned to the ground, with locals saying the attackers were angry that the family left voluntarily…
(2024-12-10). CEO assassination suspect claimed insurance industry 'had it coming'. nationofchange.org The shocking case of a corporate CEO's assassination sheds light on systemic frustration, extremism, and the risks of growing inequality.
(2024-12-10). Students clash with UW Board of Regents over divestment and transparency amid police crackdown. nationofchange.org Student activists demand divestment and transparency from the University of Wisconsin, facing police crackdowns and administrative pushback.
(2024-12-10). UAE to impose 15 pct minimum top-up tax on large multinationals. newarab.com 
The The DMTT is part of the OECD's global minimum
(2024-12-10). UAE visa change triggers surge in Dubai rejections for Indians. newarab.com 
(2024-12-10). Archaeologists wary over Egypt's Giza plateau 'upgrade' plans. newarab.com 
(2024-12-10). Plans finalized for 20,000-seater Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira. independent.co.ug 
‚¨ú AKII BUA STADIUM ‚úÖ A 20,000-seat main stadium with an athletics track ‚úÖ Two training fields with changing rooms ‚úÖ A 2,000-seat indoor multi-sport arena ‚úÖ A 25-meter semi-Olympic swimming pool ‚úÖ Outdoor courts for basketball, netball, volleyball, and badminton ‚úÖ Parking facilities for 1,000 vehicles Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has …
(2024-12-10). Acer Unpacks Nitro Intel 'Battlemage' Graphics Cards. ummid.com Hours after Intel launched Arc B-Series GPUs codenamed Battlemage Tuesday, Acer added in its gaming lineup new Nitro Intel Arc B570 OC 10GB and Nitro Intel Arc B580 OC 12 GB graphics cards.
(2024-12-10). Developed: Flexible fibres with self-healing, light-emitting and magnetic properties. ummid.com A team of interdisciplinary scientists from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering under the College of Design and Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed flexible fibres with self-healing, light-emitting and magnetic properties.
(2024-12-10). Fact Check: Indonesian Umrah pilgrims claimed as Hindus in Makkah in viral video. ummid.com Fact check of a viral video showing worshippers in saffron clothes in Holy Kaaba, Makkah circulated as Hindus from India, reveals it is actually of Muslim pilgrims from Indonesia.
(2024-12-10). 25 mn and counting… Bluesky on way to replace Twitter aka X. ummid.com The exodus of social media users from X, originally launched as Twitter, to Bluesky has gain further momentum as the new platform added over 5 million new users in two weeks.
(2024-12-10). Fact Check: Claim that Saudi Arabia plans to suspend oil export to India is false. ummid.com Claims made in various social media posts that Saudi Arabia is considering to suspend oil exports to India is false, as per the fact check analysis done by ummid.com.
(2024-12-10). Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore hit 6 months in space. ummid.com Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, known in the world as the stuck astronauts, Thursday December 05, 2024 hit the six-month mark in space.
(2024-12-10). NEET UG 2025 likely on May 04. ummid.com The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET UG 2025 will most likely be held on Sunday May 04, 2025.
(2024-12-10). 'Unbecoming of a sitting judge': AILU on Justice Shekhar's anti-Muslim rants. ummid.com The All India Lawyer's Union (AILU) Monday came down heavily on Justice Shekhar Yadav who is in news for his anti-Muslim and ant-Minorities remarks made at a function organised by right wing Hindu organisation Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in Pragyagraj.
(2024-12-10). UPSC Civil Services Mains 2024 Result Declared, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared on its its website upsconline.nic.in and upsc.gov.in the result of the candidates who appeared for the Civil Services Main 2024 exam held in September 2024.
(2024-12-10). Impeachment motion against Allahabad HC judge Shekhar Yadav. ummid.com Jammu and Kashmir National Conference MP, Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, Tuesday December 10, 2024 moved an impeachment motion in the Parliament seeking removal of Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Yadav.
(2024-12-10). No-confidence motion against RS Chairman Dhankar. ummid.com In an unprecedented move, the Congress-led INDIA alliance Tuesday December 10, 2024 moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar.
(2024-12-10). Murder of U.S. health insurance executive sparks mixed reactions. independent.co.ug 
NEW YORK | Xinhua | The killing of an executive with the top-ranking U.S. health insurance company UnitedHealth Group in Manhattan has drawn both condolences from industry insiders and an outpouring of public anger against private health insurers on social media. Police in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Monday arrested Luigi Mangione, 26, accusing him of fatally …
(2024-12-10). Besigye lawyer arrested for threatening violence against landlady. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have confirmed the arrest of Retired Major Ronald Iduuli, the lawyer and member of Dr Kizza Besigye's defence team, on charges related to threatening violence against his landlady. Retired Major Iduuli, was meant to join the defence team for Dr Kizza Besigye and Abed Lutaale Kamulegeya, at Makindye Court …
(2024-12-10). SOUTH KOREA PARLIAMENT: Arrest the President. independent.co.ug 
S. Korean parliament OKs resolution calling for President Yoon's immediate arrest SEOUL | Xinhua | South Korea's National Assembly Tuesday passed a bill to appoint a permanent special counsel to investigate insurrection charges against President Yoon Suk-yeol, as well as a resolution calling for Yoon's immediate arrest over his botched martial law declaration. The bill, …
(2024-12-10). Mao signs WIPO Treaty on intellectual property, genetic resources, and tradition. independent.co.ug 
Geneva, Switzerland | THE INDEPENDENT | Nobert Mao, Uganda's Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, made a historic move by signing the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) headquarters in Geneva. The treaty aims to establish a global framework to protect and promote the intellectual …
(2024-12-10). East Africa's cargo tracking boosts trade. independent.co.ug 
URA saves over $1m in escort costs, transit time from Mombasa reduced ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | Digital trade interventions like East Africa's regional electronic cargo tracking systems (RECTS), and Uganda's national electronic single window (UeSW) have been praised for enhancing trade, improving revenue collection, and saving traders millions of traders in a December report by …
(2024-12-10). Nigeria rolls out malaria vaccine. independent.co.ug 
The vaccine being introduced is being given to children between five and 15 months old Nigeria | AGENCIES | Nigeria, which has more malaria deaths than any other country in the world, has begun rolling out a vaccine against the disease for the first time. The West African nation accounts for almost a third of those …
(2024-12-10). The sources of Japanese resilience. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | CHRIS PATTEN | I first visited Japan as a young member of the UK Parliament in the early 1980s. Yukio Satoh, an ambitious and forward-thinking diplomat who would later serve as Japan's ambassador to the United Nations, had recently been posted to the country's London embassy. Recognizing that the political dialogue between the United …
(2024-12-10). Besigye, Lutaale further remanded. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The General Court Martial has further remanded Retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutaale Kamulegeya, to Luzira Prison until January 7,, 2025, as they face charges of unlawful possession of ammunition and firearms. The remand followed submissions by their legal team, led by Erias Lukwago and Eron …
(2024-12-10). CEO of Dubai Chambers underscores Uganda's position as one of Africa's fastest-growing economies. independent.co.ug 
Uganda and Dubai Chambers of Commerce build stronger economic ties at the "Doing business with Uganda" forum Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The "Doing Business with Uganda" forum, held as part of a Uganda-Tanzania Roadshow at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, showcased significant opportunities for enhancing trade, investment, and economic cooperation between Uganda and …
(2024-12-10). DR Congo's disease X. independent.co.ug 
How worried should we be about it? DRC | AGENCIES | They're calling it Disease X. It's a mysterious illness circulating in a remote part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Current figures by Dec.06: almost 400 cases and 79 deaths. International health authorities are monitoring. It all started on October 24 when the first patient …
(2024-12-10). Equity Group paving the way for investment in DRC's emerging economy. independent.co.ug 
The recent fourth edition of Equity Group's Trade Mission, held in Kinshasa and Lubumbashi, brought together delegates from East Africa, including Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania Kinshasa, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with its immense natural resources and dynamic economic sectors, is fast becoming a pivotal player in Africa's economic landscape. …
(2024-12-10). KIKUUBE RESIDENTS: Stop EACOP project now. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Project-affected Persons (PAPs) under the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) in Kikuube protested on Monday, demanding the immediate halt of the entire project. The 1,443km crude oil export pipeline will transport Uganda's crude oil from Hoima in Uganda to the Chongoleani peninsula near Tanga port in Tanzania. …
(2024-12-10). Police focus on Pakwach health centres after two babies stolen. independent.co.ug 
Pakwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Pakwach district have rescued two stolen babies from two different health facilities, raising serious security concerns among law enforcement agencies and community leaders. The concerns followed the second disappearance of a three-day-old baby girl, Sofia Nyamungu, from Pakwach Health Center IV under unclear circumstances. The incident occurred …
(2024-12-10). RDCs across the country asked to act tough on protests. independent.co.ug 
Secretary to the President Calls for Action Against Protests Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Secretary to the Office of the President, Hajji Yunis Kakande, has urged Resident District/City Commissioners (RDCs) and District Internal Security Officers (DISOs) to block any protests aimed at expressing discontent with the government. Speaking at the opening of a capacity-building …
(2024-12-10). Tilting Mark 41 Launcher Emerges During Guam's First Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Test. twz.com 
The test that saw an SM-3 swat down target is a big step forward for the massive air defense system being installed on the island.
(2024-12-10). Proust Curious: Beyond the "Recherche" publicbooks.org À la recherche du temps perdu has its place in literary culture partly because it has influenced generations of writers.
(2024-12-10). Declaración sobre las acusaciones de conducta indebida contra el fiscal de la Corte Penal Internacional Karim Khan. fidh.org
(2024-12-10). A severe ME/CFS patient in Pakistan is urgently fundraising for crucial surgery. thecanary.co In Pakistan, severely chronically ill disability advocate and survivor of domestic violence Nevra Liz Ahmed urgently needs surgery for a debilitating health condition. This is because it's worsening her severe myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) by the day. Specifically, among a huge list of the devastating chronic illnesses Nevra lives with, she has undiagnosed probable endometriosis — […] | By
(2024-12-10). Lee Anderson: ridiculous elected official or time-travelling WWI hero? thecanary.co 
Lee Anderson, Reform's MP for Ashfield, made an absolute clown of himself in response to a young woman's post about the struggles women face. Either he was trying to be funny, or, he was putting on a full display of his natural intelligence. Instead though, he became the butt of the joke: Perfection, 10/10, no […] | By
(2024-12-10). Another outsourcing nightmare: the figures for private equity profiteering from foster children are in. thecanary.co Private equity isn't just eating up one fifth of the entire NHS budget. It hasn't just doubled its role in children's social care homes in the five years until 2023. The profit extraction is also happening to foster children. The figures are in over foster children The top three firms made combined profits of £40m […] | By
(2024-12-10). Reexamining the Economics of Migration. pressenza.com 
by Mesay Berhanu Gemechu | A recent article published online by Nilakantan RS strongly argues against GDP growth that can be
| achieved through population increase, indicating that it cannot be considered growth in real terms.
| Highlighting the Japanese experience as exemplary, the author pinpoints the prosperous society of the East Asian nation that has managed to maintain over half a century despite the fact that it has been continuously experiencing a declining Total Fertility Rate, TFR, well below the replacement threshold of 2.1. | TFR in Japan fell for the first time below this threshold in 1…
(2024-12-10). 'The 9 Lives of Barbara Dane': Documentary on a progressive culture superwoman. peoplesworld.org 
You might be asking, "Who is Barbara Dane?" The most overlooked "superwoman" of progressive music culture performed onstage with the likes of Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, and Peter, Paul & Mary, toured the world with famed cultural icons including Jane Fonda, Donald Sutherland, Bonnie Raitt, Louis Armstrong and the Chambers Brothers, to …
(2024-12-10). City workers fight for unionization in Portsmouth, Virginia. peoplesworld.org 
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — City workers and union organizations in Portsmouth, Va., urged city council members to pass an ordinance that would give city workers the right to unionize at the Tuesday November, 26 city council meeting. After accepting donations for police departments, and inaugurating a 'Small Business Day' for the city, the city council heard …
(2024-12-10). Teamsters: Atlanta card check majority a pre-holiday win at Amazon. peoplesworld.org 
ALPHARETTA, Ga.—In an indication of progress in a major union organizing drive, the Teamsters are reporting "a major win outside the NLRB election process" by gaining a card-check majority among workers at the giant Amazon warehouse in the Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta, Ga. Hundreds of workers, many of them drivers at the DGT8 warehouse, signed …
(2024-12-10). Cherish The Vegan in Your Life by Offering Them More Than a Salad this Holiday Season! indybay.org
(2024-12-10). Oakland's Nuisance Eviction Ordinance (NEO) has finally been repealed. indybay.org Haunting Photo Of Mary Jesus Who Jumped To Her Death From The Oakland Tribune Tower 20 Years Ago Today, After Receiving An Eviction Notice:…
(2024-12-10). SATIRE: Dollar General Tests Same-Day Delivery. theonion.com 
Dollar General is testing same-day delivery to customers' homes as the deep-discounter tries to fend off fiercer competition with Walmart. What do you think? | "But Dollar General is where you go to be seen." | Theo Fulcher, Juice Concentrator |
| "I'd feel more comfortable if Dollar General didn't have my address." | David Dickins, Junior Demographer |
| "Can they send their whole inventory over so I can browse?" | Petra Hird, Jumpsuit Assembler
(2024-12-10). Siria detrás del telón. radiohc.cu El derrocamiento del gobierno sirio, sorprendió a todos, menos a los países implicados en la guerra civil. El Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Irán, afirmó que el ministro, Seyyed Abbas, habló con su homólogo ruso, Sergey Lavrov, sobre el desarrollo de la crisis en Siria, quien aseguró la existencia de un plan estadounidense-israelí, para desestabilizar la región.
(2024-12-10). Manifestantes georgianos apoiados pelo Ocidente atacam jornalistas. globalresearch.ca Na Geórgia, os manifestantes anti-governo està£o a tornar-se cada vez mais violentos. Nà£o há respeito pela liberdade de expressà£o entre os manifestantes e tem havido ataques frequentes tanto a cidadà£os pró-governo como a jornalistas que tentam mostrar a realidade no …
(2024-12-10). Danny Glover: Cuba ejerce un rol importante en lucha antirracista. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 dic (RHC) El actor estadounidense Danny Glover, de visita hoy en Cuba para participar en la Conferencia Internacional Cuba 2024. Decenio de los Afrodescendientes, considera que la nación caribeña ha desempeñado un papel importante en la batalla contra el racismo.
(2024-12-10). Sujo, presente en cita fílmica habanera y rumbo al Oscar 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 dic (RHC) La película de 2024 Sujo, que aspira representar a México en los Oscar del próximo año, integra hoy el catálogo del 45 Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano de La Habana.
(2024-12-10). Freddy y John: Los ciclones más longevos. cubadebate.cu A raíz de la publicación de la pasada semana sobre el comportamiento de la energía ciclónica acumulada (ACE) durante esta temporada, varias personas me preguntaron sobre cuáles serían los ciclones tropicales más intensos teniendo en cuenta esta clasificación. Los huracanes intensos generan grandes valores de ACE, aunque ciclones tropicales de larga vida también pueden dar lugar a valores significativos de esta métrica. Fue lo que ocurrió con el ciclón tropical Freddy, el organismo ciclónico que ha producido la mayor cantidad de ACE.
(2024-12-10). La cobardía arrodillada ante el miedo. cubadebate.cu El miedo es un excelente disciplinador. Milei lo sabe, hacia adentro de su gobierno y hacia la sociedad toda. Le temen hasta los integrantes del poder económico que lo sostienen y piensan: "Si no es ahora, cuando". El Gobierno, con apenas un cuchillo de madera legislativo, aprovechó la cobardía de muchos y la complicidad de la Corte Suprema para en un año hacer un reseteo del país, una demolición de una velocidad sin precedentes.
(2024-12-10). Embrujos de Trinidad, la patrimonial villa. cubadebate.cu Desde que asomas a su puerta de entrada, la brisa caribeña te envuelve, te enamora más a cada paso que das por sus calles de piedras, sus casonas de alto puntal, los tejados, las rejas, las aldabas. Esa es la Trinidad de Cuba, que desde el centro sur de la isla, abraza los 36 años de declarada, junto a su Valle de los Ingenios, Patrimonio Cultural de la Humanidad.
(2024-12-10). Cuba conquista Copa del Caribe sub-15 de béisbol. cubadebate.cu En el Estadio Andre Rodger, de Nassau, Cuba derrotó 1 a 0 al local Bahamas el lunes y se proclamó campeón de la Copa del Caribe sub-15 de béisbol. El zurdo matancero Carlos Sarduy venció en un cerrado encuentro contra el abridor Colton Cubbaje, que cubrió seis entradas, con dos jits permitidos.
(2024-12-10). Minrex: "Estados Unidos ensancha el camino para el robo de marcas cubanas" cubadebate.cu En una declaración publicada este martes, el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores cubano rechazó "en los términos más categóricos" la llamada "Ley para no reconocer marcas robadas en Estados Unidos", recién firmada por el presidente Biden. La Cancillería denunció que la legislación es una nueva medida coercitiva unilateral que refuerza el bloqueo contra la economía cubana.
(2024-12-10). ONU: "Vivimos en una época en la que los derechos humanos no sólo se violan, sino que se instrumentalizan cada vez más" cubadebate.cu Este 10 de diciembre el Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos instó a la solidaridad mundial y a una acción decisiva ante los crecientes desafíos a los derechos humanos fundamentales y reflexionó sobre "una época en la que los derechos humanos no sólo se violan, sino que se instrumentalizan cada vez más".
(2024-12-10). IX Pleno del Comité Central del PCC: øQué temas centrarán el debate? cubadebate.cu El IX Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba se celebrará los días 12 y 13 de diciembre. Aquí se analizarán las tendencias negativas que afectan a la sociedad, tanto en el ámbito económico como ideológico, y se trazarán acciones para avanzar hacia un socialismo más justo y próspero. Sobre estos y otros aspectos, se enfocó la emisión de la Mesa Redonda. Conozca aquí todos los detalles.
(2024-12-10). UEB Geysel realizará reparación capital de grupos electrógenos. cubadebate.cu La Unidad Empresarial de Base (UEB) Geysel, ubicada en Holguín, ha anunciado el inicio de la reparación capital de su unidad motriz de grupos electrógenos, una inversión crucial que busca recuperar parte de la capacidad de generación eléctrica instalada en el país. Este proceso comenzará el próximo año y se llevará a cabo en el extranjero.
(2024-12-10). Presidente cubano recorre sitios de interés socioeconómico en Holguín. cubadebate.cu El presidente cubano y primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido, Miguel Díaz-Canel, comenzó su visita de trabajo a Holguín con un recorrido por la Empresa Mecánica Héroes del 26 de Julio. Acompañan a Díaz-Canel el miembro del Buró Político y secretario de organización del CC-PCC Roberto Morales Ojeda, el primer secretario del Partido en Holguín, Joel Queipo Ruiz, y el gobernador Manuel Francisco Hernández Aguilera.
(2024-12-10). Acreditan nueva carrera en Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos (+Audio). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 10 dic (RHC)La acreditación de la carrera de Bioanálisis, como parte del primer proceso dentro de la Tecnología constituye una novedad en la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos, donde también están acreditadas las de Medicina, Estomatología y Enfermería.
(2024-12-10). Más pedidos en Estados Unidos para levantar sanciones a Cuba. radiohc.cu El Comité Internacional del DSA (Democratic Socialists of America), impulsa una campaña para rubricar una carta dirigida al presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, exigiendo retirar a Cuba de la lista de estados patrocinadores del terrorismo y levantar el genocida bloqueo económico comercial y financiero impuesto por la Casa Blanca hace más de 60 años.
(2024-12-10). Organizan velada en Chile por el Día de los Derechos Humanos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 dic (RHC) En el Día de los Derechos Humanos, la Casa de la Memoria José Domingo Cañas, de la capital chilena, organizará hoy una velada en homenaje a las víctimas de la dictadura y para financiar la institución.
(2024-12-10). L'Unione Europea è in trappola. strategic-culture.su L'attuale assetto politico dell'UE porterà l'Europa a una catastrofe. | Segue nostro Nihil sub sole novum, avrebbero detto gli antichi latini: l'Unione Europea conferma la propria scelta di scendere verso l'inferno della guerra. A discapito della volontà popolare e dei calcoli strategici, l'obbedienza a Washington trionfa. Ancora. | Il giogo inamovibile | Il cosiddetto passum sub iugum ("passaggio sotto il giogo") fu una pratica imposta…
(2024-12-10). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: La Patria es… Los hermanos País García. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Con una emisión especial, la Mesa Redonda rinde homenaje este martes a los hermanos País García, a propósito del aniversario 90 de Frank País. Este programa será conducido por el periodista Dayron Chang desde la tierra natal de los héroes.
(2024-12-10). El VIII Taller sobre Oportunidades y desafíos del audiovisual en el contexto regional abrió sus puertas en La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 dic (RHC) El VIII Taller Internacional Oportunidades y Desafíos del Audiovisual en el Contexto Regional abrió sus puertas este lunes 9 de diciembre en la sala Taganana del Hotel Nacional de Cuba con la presencia del presidente del Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social (ICS), Alfonso Noya y otros directivos del centro, del Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos y la Fundación del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano.
(2024-12-10). Mucho tackle y volteo en Gala Nacional de Luchas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 dic (RHC) Más allá de un vencedor y un vencido, los aplausos fueron este lunes para las buenas y diversas técnicas de combate exhibidas en la Gala Nacional de Luchas Pedro Val in Memoriam, con sede en la Ciudad Deportiva capitalina.
(2024-12-10). Protestas en Brasil exigen arrestos y sin amnistía para golpistas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 dic (RHC) Los frentes Brasil Popular y Pueblo Sin Miedo convocaron a protestas para hoy en 18 estados y el Distrito Federal bajo el lema Sin amnistía para golpistas, a propósito del Día Internacional de los Derechos Humanos.
(2024-12-10). Premio Nacional en Dominicana honrará a Héroe de Cuba José Martí. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 dic (RHC) La Cátedra Extracurricular José Martí de la Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD), anunció hoy la entrega anual del Premio Nacional "José Martí por el Equilibrio y la Paz del Mundo".
(2024-12-10). Realizan juicio ejemplarizante en La Habana: 15 años de prisión por tráfico de drogas (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Este juicio involucró a 45 personas vinculadas a delitos relacionados con drogas, garantizando el cumplimiento de las garantías constitucionales a lo largo del proceso legal. El fiscal subrayó la importancia del fallo para el orden público, señalando factores agravantes como las grandes cantidades de drogas, la participación de menores y la reincidencia del acusado.
(2024-12-10). Macron se compromete a nombrar a un primer ministro en las próximas 48 horas. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Francia, Emmanuel Macron, se ha comprometido este martes a nombrar a un nuevo primer ministro en las próximas 48 horas para salir de la crisis política en curso, aunque todavía se desconoce si será de izquierda o de centroderecha.