(2024-12-12). Extremist Groups Carry Out Revenge, Sectarian Killings In Syria. popularresistance.org Extremist armed factions across Syria are carrying out executions of civilians and soldiers amid the chaos following the fall of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's government. | Al Mayadeen reports on 10 December that a video circulating on social media shows armed militants from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Al-Qaeda offshoot that took control of Damascus on Saturday, carrying out field executions of unarmed men in the village of Al-Rabia in the countryside of Latakia. | The militants referred to the men as 'Shabiha', a derogatory term long used to describe pro-government Syrian soldiers and civilians.
(2024-12-12). Universities Continue To Retaliate Against Staff For Gaza Protests. popularresistance.org Clara C. began working at Columbia University one month after the start of the genocide in Gaza in October 2023. She was hired in the Germanic Languages Department as a Department Assistant. Like many incoming members of the Columbia community, she had high hopes for her time at the university. Seven months later, the illusion of Ivy League ambition and a rich intellectual environment vanished when she was suspended from her post, ostensibly because of her involvement in the Gaza Solidarity Encampment. By early summer, she was terminated.
telegraph.co.uk (2024-12-12). Turkish-backed fighters accused of executing Kurdish soldiers in hospital
Footage reportedly shows injured men in Syria questioned by men in military fatigues, who then open fire on them
(2024-12-12). Netanyahu Hilariously Claims Israel Doesn't Seek To Intervene In Syria's Affairs. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Only Israel could invade and occupy large stretches of a country, bomb it 480 times in 48 hours, destroy 80 percent of its military defenses, and then claim that it has no intention of interfering in that country's internal affairs.
(2024-12-12). Iran's FM Stresses Global Action against Israeli Aggression on Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the countries of the region and the world must act against the Israeli regime's acts of aggression in Syria.
(2024-12-12). 'This Is Genocide' — Amnesty Says There Is 'Sufficient Evidence' to Accuse Israel. globalresearch.ca "Amnesty International's report demonstrates that Israel has carried out acts prohibited under the Genocide Convention, with the specific intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza." | Amnesty International has concluded in a new
(2024-12-12). During recent stakeholder meetings, Canada Pension Plan ignores its $16 billion investment in war crimes and potential genocide. justpeaceadvocates.ca
(2024-12-12). 81 Democrats Vote With GOP for Military Budget Barring Gaza Death Toll Citations. truthout.org On Wednesday, the House overwhelmingly passed a $900 billion military budget in a bill that also bans the Pentagon from citing the official death toll from Israel's genocide in Gaza and restricts health care for trans youth. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed 281 to 140, with 81 Democrats and nearly all Republicans voting "yes." It sets aside $895 billion for military… |
nacla.org (2024-12-12). The Campus Rebellion for Palestine in Latin America and the Caribbean
People also set up encampments on college campuses in Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and elsewhere to condemn the genocide while making connections between the situation in the occupied territories and the colonial and imperial violence they face in their own contexts.
radiohc.cu (2024-12-12). Apartheid Israeli regime has murdered 193 journalists in Gaza
United Nations, December 12 (RHC)– Once again, the violent Zionist genocide in the Gaza Strip has brought Israel back into the world's spotlight, this time due to the large number of 193 journalists who have died at the hands of the Israeli army in Gaza.
(2024-12-12). HTS, armed groups assault Sayyeda Zeinab Shrine, St. Georges Church. defenddemocracy.press Dec 11, 2024 Following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad from Damascus, armed groups led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and others have seized control of Syria, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the country's history. Initial reports suggested measures to ensure the security of the Sayyeda Zainab shrine in Damascus and churches …
(2024-12-12). Rebranded Al-Qaeda takes over Syria in big win for US, Israel, & Turkey. defenddemocracy.press Dec 9, 2024 The Syrian government was overthrown, and Salafi-jihadist rebels led by a rebranded version of Al-Qaeda called Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) took power in Damascus. US President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu boasted of helping topple Bashar al-Assad. NATO member Turkey played a key role as well. Ben Norton explains how the …
(2024-12-12). After Fall of Assad, "Struggle from Below" Needed to Build a Free & Democratic Syria. democracynow.org 
The fall of the Assad regime in Syria continues to reshape the country and the greater Middle East. In Damascus, leaders of the armed group HTS have retained most services of the civilian government but vowed to dissolve Assad's security forces and shut down Assad's notorious prisons. "People have this sense of regained freedom," says Syrian architect and writer Marwa al-Sabouni in Homs. Still, she warns oppression in the country has left the populace weakened and vulnerable. "Syria is up for grabs now. … We are completely disarmed." In northeast Syria, more than 100,000 peop…
(2024-12-12). Health Insurance Killing: Economics Does Have Something to Say. cepr.net I'm not one to generally tout the wisdom of the economics discipline, but it actually does offer some useful insights into the likely motive for the murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of United Healthcare (UHC). According to media accounts, the suspect, Luigi Mangione, was angered by his own and others' experiences being turned down …
(2024-12-12). Fiji government accused over human rights violations, free speech curb. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Apenisa Waqairadovu in Suva Fiji's coalition government has come under scrutiny over allegations of human rights violations. Speaking at the commemoration of International Human Rights Day in Suva on Tuesday, the chair of the Fiji NGO Coalition for Human Rights (NGOCHR), Shamima Ali, claimed that — like the previous FijiFirst administration — the coalition…
(2024-12-12). SATIRE: Ballsy Retirement Home Has Interracial Couple Right On Front Of Brochure. theonion.com CLEVELAND—In an advertising choice that stunned observers with its sheer audacity, ballsy retirement home Sunrise Heights has an interracial couple right on the front of its brochure, sources confirmed Thursday. "Holy shit, they really just went for it, huh?" said local man Derek Allsworth, one of several people who shook their heads in begrudging respect …
(2024-12-12). BRICS Expansion a Boon for ASEAN. infobrics.org Indonesia's formal application to join BRICS, confirmed recently by Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Roy Soemirat, highlights the bloc's increasing appeal among emerging economies…
(2024-12-12). Syria: Post-Assad Transition Should Center Human Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A picture of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad lies on the ground as a Syrian opposition fighter stands nearby, inside the Presidential Palace in Damascus, Syria, December 8, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Omar Sanadiki…
(2024-12-12). Worldwide, Policies Leave Health Care Inaccessible for Too Many. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Spain, January 26, 2024. | © 2024 David Zorrakino/Europa Press via Getty Images | Twelve years ago, on December 12, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed a resolution calling on all countries to achieve universal health coverage (UHC), while also establishing a day to reflect on our collective progress towards this goal. But this year's International Health Coverage Day comes amid global failures to dedicate adequate public resources to health care, undermining the right to health for people around the world.UHC, a framework developed by the…
Assad's Fall & al-Qaeda's Comeback w/ Mohammed Marandi & Kevork Almassian
MintPress director Mnar Adley hosts a discussion with two special guests to al-Qaeda's rise in Syria with Tehran University professor Dr. Mohammed Marandi and Syrian journalist from Aleppo Kevork Almassian . What does the rise of Al-Qaeda mean for Syria, liberation of Palestine, the axis of resistance and the region moving forward.
(2024-12-12). CHAN 2025: CAF gives Kenya hope of retaining hosting rights. independent.co.ug 
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | CAF Host Country Manager Kabelo Bosilong has assured Kenyans that their co-hosting rights for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 remain intact despite concerns over stadium readiness. Speculation emerged earlier this week, suggesting that CAF might revoke Kenya's hosting rights and award them to Rwanda. This followed an inspection of …
(2024-12-12). 10 Good News Stories for Kids in 2024. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Children at the Khone Phapheng Falls, Laos, December 3, 2019. | © 2019 Sergi Reboredo/VWPics via AP Photo | At the end of each year, Human Rights Watch likes to take stock of human rights progress for children around the globe. From strengthening children's access to education to better protecting kids during wartime, here are some of our favorite examples from 2024.Tajikistan and Laos banned all corporal punishment of children, joining 65 other countries with such bans. Five countries—Burundi, the Czech Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka, and Uganda—pledged to enact legi…
(2024-12-12). El Salvador: New Laws Threaten Free Expression, Privacy. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Plenary session at the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador, on June 1, 2023, in San Salvador, El Salvador. | ©2023 Alex Peña/Getty Images | (Washington, DC) — El Salvador's recently approved cybersecurity and data protection laws contain sweeping provisions that threaten media freedom and privacy rights, Human Rights Watch said today. El Salvador's Legislative Assembly, dominated by President Nayib Bukele's party, Nuevas Ideas (New Ideas), approved both laws on November 12, 2024. The cybersecurity law establishes a State Cybersecurity Agency (Agencia de Ciberseguridad del Es…
(2024-12-12). From 'Terrorist' to 'Freedom Fighter': How the West Rebranded Al-Qaeda's Jolani as Syria's 'Woke' New Leader. mintpressnews.com From CNN interviews to glowing profiles, Western outlets are working overtime to frame Al-Qaeda's Abu Mohammad al-Jolani as Syria's new, diversity-friendly leader.
(2024-12-12). Venezuela: Reveal Whereabouts of Disappeared Woman. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Relatives of detainees outside the Tocuyito jail to protest against the arrests of those demonstrating against the announced presidential election results, Pocaterra, Venezuela, August 26, 2024. | © 2024 Jacinto Oliveros/AP Photo…
(2024-12-12). Elizabeth Warren's Accountable Capitalism Act: A push for corporate accountability and worker rights. nationofchange.org Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced the Accountable Capitalism Act this week, aiming to shift corporate priorities from shareholder profits to equitable treatment of workers and other stakeholders.
(2024-12-12). Mali: Atrocities by the Army and Wagner Group. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Screenshot of a video posted on social media on November 9, 2024 that Human Rights Watch analyzed and geolocated to the village of Allaye-Kokolo, located on the National Road 15 between Mopti and Bandiagara. The video shows armed men, some on motorbikes, on the road while buildings are burning around. A men can be heard speaking in Fulfulde, saying "God is great, Allaye-Kokolo is burning." | Mali's armed forces, supported by the Russia-backed Wagner Group, and Islamist armed groups have committed serious abuses against civilians since the UN peacekeeping mission withdrew a year ago.Mali…
(2024-12-12). Ukraine Parliament Adopts Bill on Legal Status of CRSV Survivors. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Artwork by the Ukrainian artist Julia Tveritina to raise awareness for the victims of sexual violence, at an art center in Kyiv, Ukraine, June 19, 2024. | © 2024 Derek Gatopoulos/AP Photo…
(2024-12-12). Rebuilding Democracy in Syria Will Require "Struggle From Below" truthout.org The fall of the Assad regime in Syria continues to reshape the country and the greater Middle East. In Damascus, leaders of the armed group HTS have retained most services of the civilian government but vowed to dissolve Assad's security forces and shut down Assad's notorious prisons. "People have this sense of regained freedom," says Syrian architect and writer Marwa al-Sabouni in Homs. Still… |
(2024-12-12). 'Dangerous' — Hezbollah Condemns Israel's Aggression on Syria, Arab Silence. defenddemocracy.press Reiterating its long-standing warnings about Israeli ambitions in the region, Hezbollah highlighted its Resistance efforts to counter the occupation's goals. Dec 11, 2024 The Lebanese movement Hezbollah issued a statement on Tuesday strongly condemning recent Israeli actions in Syria, describing them as "dangerous" and severely condemning Israel's aggression. The group called on the United Nations …
(2024-12-12). Destroying and Dismembering Syria. defenddemocracy.press By Dimitris Konstantakopoulos ´Œ§Œø Œ¥Œµ œÄœÅŒøŒΩŒøŒµŒØŒΩ Œ∫Œ±Œπ œÄœÅŒøŒªŒ±ŒºŒ≤Œ¨ŒΩŒµŒπŒΩ Œ∫œÅŒµŒØœÑœÑŒøŒΩ ŒµœÉœÑŒØ œÑŒøœ&…
(2024-12-12). Nearly 300 Israeli Airstrikes on Syria — Israeli Tanks Close in on Damascus. defenddemocracy.press Dec 10. 2024 The Israeli military has reportedly taken full control of the Golan region, including the Syrian side of Mount Hermon. 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. On …
(2024-12-12). Manchin, Sinema Block Renomination of Key NLRB Board Member, a Win for Trump. truthout.org Two outgoing independent senators, Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, voted on Wednesday to block the renomination of Lauren McFerran, who currently heads the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), an agency that oversees workers' rights protections in the United States. McFerran's renomination would have allowed her to serve another five-year term and blocked… |
(2024-12-12). Another Winter of War: NRC Head Jan Egeland on Visiting Ukraine & Latest on Sudan, Gaza and Syria. democracynow.org 
International humanitarian leader Jan Egeland joins Democracy Now! to discuss aiding civilians in war-torn areas of Ukraine, Syria, Sudan and Gaza. In Ukraine, residents are bracing for another winter of war as a Russian offensive reaches within two miles of the key eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk. "The population is exhausted, so imagine how it is in the trenches with those soldiers. Many of them have continuously been in battle for two years now," says Egeland, secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council. "The courageous humanitarian aid workers … are targeted like the civilian pop…
(2024-12-12). Syria and the Dismembering of the Arab world — revisited after a decade! defenddemocracy.press By Makram Khoury-Machool Aug 2, 2022 Despite Syrians' clear right to defend the secularity of their way of life, the aim of the West is to dismantle the Syrian state, alter the power structure, and create new demo-geographic entities. * * * This was in the third week of July 2012. A year and four …
(2024-12-12). IRGC Condemns Israeli Attacks on Syria's Infrastructure. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) strongly condemned Israel's attacks on Syria's infrastructure, slamming the US and Israel for exploiting the country's instability and emphasizing the importance of preserving Syria's sovereignty.
(2024-12-12). Exploited in South Korea: Migrant workers fight for their rights. aljazeera.com With a rapidly shrinking population, South Korea is welcoming foreign workers, but many face exploitation and danger.
(2024-12-12). Intelligence, not evidence: Knesset greenlights controversial law expanding detentions without trial. haaretz.com The stated purpose of the law passed by the Knesset — despite the Justice Ministry's opposition — was to give Israeli police additional tools in its fight against organized crime in Arab society…
(2024-12-12). New Zealand and Australia to build integrated military force against China. wsws.org Australia and New Zealand ministers agreed to uphold the 1951 ANZUS Treaty, which would automatically involve both countries in a US war against China.
(2024-12-12). Pabloite political charlatans hail US-Israeli-Turkish onslaught against Syria. wsws.org As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu surveys the Gaza genocide and the carve-up of Syria and boasts, "We are changing the face of the Middle East," the Pabloites are ecstatic.
(2024-12-12). Forum highlights inspiring legacy of the Flying Tigers. ecns.cn Amid a tumultuous global landscape 82 years ago, members of a courageous World War II military alliance soared over the "Roof of the World" to beat the odds.
(2024-12-12). General Salami: IRGC forces were the last to leave Syria. presstv.ir The IRGC chief commander says the elite force was the last group to leave Syria after the resurgence of foreign-backed militants.
(2024-12-12). Ireland asks ICJ to broaden definition of genocide amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
As Ireland plans to formally join South Africa's Speaking after Wednesday's cabinet meeting,
(2024-12-12). IRGC Forces Last Ones to Leave Resistance Line in Syria: Commander. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The members of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps were the last group to leave the Arab country after the resurgence of foreign-backed militants, the IRGC commander said.
(2024-12-12). Chilling warnings for Syria: when foreign interventions go bad. onlineopinion.com.au 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.
Francesca Albanese Criticises Israel On Brutality, Impunity Over Palestine At UN | Dawn News English
(2024-12-12). Putin Sets DEVASTATING Trap for NATO, Ukraine Collapses as Syria Explodes. thealtworld.com Brian Berletic breaks down in this critical livestream how Putin's latest moves have set a devastating trap for NATO, reshaping the battlefield in Ukraine as developments in Syria escalate into chaos. | The implications for NATO are profound, and this stream directs attention on the doom and gloom for the multipolar world that the fall of Syria has wrought. Has Putin made a strategic power play in a stroke of genius or suffered a huge defeat in the Middle East. Find Out in this must see livestream!
(2024-12-12). PDF of December 12 issue. workers.org 
Download the color version. Download the black & white version. IN THIS ISSUE WW Statement: Syria: the struggle is not over Editorial: Compassion for CEO 'out of network' Germany: VW closings, strikes underline crisis FREE MUMIA! 43rd anniversary of his arrest Download the color version. Download the black & white . . . |
(2024-12-12). The "Fall of Assad": A Strategic Retreat, Not a Defeat? globalresearch.ca The recent developments in Syria, marked by what many describe as the "fall of Assad," are far from the final chapter in the conflict. Contrary to popular narratives of capitulation, the departure of Assad's forces from Damascus is better understood …
(2024-12-12). The Siege of Syria, Poverty and Famine: Richard C. Cook. globalresearch.ca I have received the following urgent update from my confidential on-the-ground correspondent in Syria: | Syria: Guns and Butter: | Syria fell because the livelihood of the population was destroyed due to US occupation of energy resources and grain fields, which was …
(2024-12-12). 'Judging Freedom' edition of 12 December: Russia, Syria and Georgia. gilbertdoctorow.com It was a particular pleasure to appear on 'Judging Freedom' today, when host Andrew Napolitano celebrated reaching 500,000 subscribers. The opening comments on this video express fulsome praise for this well-earned achievement in public service. In our chat about Syria, the key question was whether this is truly a major setback for Vladimir Putin as …
(2024-12-12). Pro-Turkey militants capture Damascus and spread terror in Syria. infobrics.org Syria appears to be heading towards political and territorial fragmentation.
(2024-12-12). No quick solution to EU migration crisis as Syrian refugees refuse to return. infobrics.org Problems of Syrian migrants in Europe and the expansion of the Schengen agreement will have a lasting negative impact on the future of the European continent.
(2024-12-12). The End Of Pluralism In The Middle East. popularresistance.org A truly seismic change in the Middle East has occurred. 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, in return for the annihilation of the Shia minorities of Syria and Lebanon and the imposition of Salafism across the Eastern Arab world. | This also spells the end for Lebanon and Syria's Christian communities. Witness the tearing down of all Christmas decorations, the smashing of all alcohol and the forced imposition of the veil on women when the jihadists — who overthrew the government of Bashar al-A…
(2024-12-12). Qalibaf: Iran to continue support for resistance as 'religious' duty. presstv.ir The Iranian Parliament speaker says the country's continued support for resistance will play a leading role in ensuring national security.
(2024-12-12). IRGC: US, Israel using instability to destroy Syrian infrastructure. presstv.ir The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the US and Israel are using Syria's instability after the fall of the country to foreign-backed militants to destroy its infrastructure.
(2024-12-12). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2024-12-12). Israeli occupation aircraft launch a second airstrike targeting the outskirts of the Syrian capital, Damascus. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-12). Houthi Affirms Yemen's Support for Syria against Israeli Peril Threatening Entire Umma: New Ruling Groups Must Take Action. english.almanar.com.lb Head of Yemen's Ansarullah Movement Sayyed Abdul Malik Badreddine Al-Houthi delivered on Thursday a televised speech, highlighting the Zionist danger threatening the entire Arab and Islamic Umma. Sayyed Houthi indicated that the "Israeli" aggression on Syria took two directions: the first involved the incursion of its forces deep into the territory, approaching the outskirts of …
(2024-12-12). Do you have a missing family member in Syria? icrc.org
(2024-12-12). Video: On the Lebanese/Syrian Border. Craig Murray. globalresearch.ca Where reality is very different from what the BBC and CNN are telling you. | "Thousands of people are returning back to Syria." | It's completely untrue. | Watch Craig Murray report from the Lebanese-Syrian border. | . | . | * | Click the share button …
(2024-12-12). Incomplete Coverage of an Ominous Syrian Situation. dissidentvoice.org When Japan, already considered an enemy of the United States, sent its air force to U.S. territory and bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, the same date on the calendar that former opposition forces of the Iraq government entered Damascus, the U.S. government and media emphasized the more serious situation ‚îÄ the U.S. was at …
(2024-12-12). Headlines for December 12, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Bombs Syria's Ports; Turkish-Backed Rebels Seize Territory Held by Kurdish Militias, Families of Syria's Disappeared Search for Loved Ones in Sednaya Prison, Israel Kills Dozens of Palestinians in Strikes Across Gaza Strip, Incl. Humanitarian Workers, Israeli Sniper Kills Kamal Adwan Surgeon Dr. Saeed Jouda, UNGA Overwhelmingly Votes for Gaza Ceasefire; WSJ: Hamas Agrees to 2 Key Israeli Ceasefire Demands, Israeli Forces Withdraw from Southern Lebanese Town as Israel's Violations of Truce Continue, U.N. Experts Urge World to Hold Israel Accountable, Call on U.S. and Germany to Halt Arms S…
(2024-12-12). New regime forces in Syria carry out summary executions in Latakia. defenddemocracy.press Dec 10, 2024 A video circulating on social media shows armed Syrian fighters carrying out field executions of individuals they referred to as Shabbiha, a derogatory term used to describe loyalists, in the village of al-Rabia, located in the countryside of Latakia. The new regime forces' military operations administration reported ongoing clashes in al-Rabia, including …
(2024-12-12). Syria at the Crossroads. fpif.org Syria, known throughout history as the "crossroads of civilization," now finds itself at a crossroads of its own. After 54 years, the Assad family's brutal dictatorship in Syria has finally ended. | "I never thought I'd live to see this day," said my dad, who left Aleppo as a teenager. My parents grew up there. | After Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, elated Syrians rejoiced in the streets. Moving
(2024-12-12). Greater Israel Is on the March. Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca Syria no longer exists. The Russian news service RT reports that Israel has launched the largest attack on Syria in history with Israeli warplanes hitting more than 250 military targets. Other reports put the number at 300. The Israeli Defense …
(2024-12-12). Our Man in Damascus: When Syria Deployed Its Torture Chambers and Torturers for the CIA. counterpunch.org 
(2024-12-12). Netanyahu Hilariously Claims Israel Doesn't Seek To Intervene In Syria's Affairs: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Benjamin Netanyahu is hilariously saying that Israel has "no intention of interfering in Syria's internal affairs." Only Israel could …
(2024-12-12). Palestinian forces in Syria unite under new body. plenglish.com Damascus, Dec 12 (Prensa Latina) Palestinian forces based in Syria announced today the formation of a new entity, whose mission is to unify Palestinian action, following the overthrow of former President Bashar Al-Assad last Sunday.
(2024-12-12). Communists across Middle East demand Syrians have right to decide their own future. peoplesworld.org 
Communists in the countries neighboring Syria are demanding that the people of that war-torn country have the right to determine their own future in…
(2024-12-12). Yemen's Houthi: Reports indicate Israeli forces are only 25 kilometers away from Damascus and may continue invasion. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-12). Rapidly spreading wildfire in Malibu, California, forces evacuations. wsws.org The Franklin wildfire in Malibu has once again exposed the chronic failures of California's wildfire preparedness and the broader systemic crisis that underscores these devastating events.
(2024-12-12). This digital museum is exposing the Islamic State group's crimes. newarab.com 
In 2013, the The group imposed its extremist ideology on the region, using violence and intimidation to enforce its rule. Those who opposed them faced severe consequences, including imprisonment and public beheadings. | While ISIS was indeed
(2024-12-12). Regulators Warn Crypto Could Cause Another Financial Crisis. levernews.com
(2024-12-12). How Predatory Energy Developers Harassed Hondurans. fpif.org The impoverished country of Honduras pays some of the highest electricity prices in Latin America, which adds to the high cost of living for residents there and is one of the drivers of migration to the U.S.-Mexico border. | It's a crisis that's been accelerated by privatization of the Honduran energy sector, which deepened following a military-backed coup in June 2009 that gained support from the U.S. and other foreign governments. As part of recent efforts to address poverty and curb migration out of the country, the government proposed reforms intended to bring the national energy company's rates down to a mor…
(2024-12-12). On Migration, the US Builds Walls, the UK Bridges. fpif.org In a world increasingly shaped by migration pressures, two Western powers—the United Kingdom and the United States—have adopted starkly contrasting approaches to managing the crisis. While the UK has prioritized international cooperation, partnering with nations at the source of migration, the United States has opted for punitive measures, pressuring neighboring countries to curb migrant flows. These divergent strategies illuminate broader ideological differences in how nations address one of today's most urgent global challenges. | A recent landmark agreement underscores the UK's commitment to collab…
(2024-12-12). Sales crisis, finanical woes see Chinese EV startup Ji Yue fight for survival crisis. ecns.cn Ji Yue, a Chinese electric vehicle startup backed by Baidu and Geely, is on the brink of collapse, according to Chinese media outlet Jiemian.
(2024-12-12). Joe Biden: A Resumé of War Crimes. counterpunch.org 
(2024-12-12). Israel's top court gives Netanyahu 60 days to convene cabinet discussion on official October 7 inquiry. haaretz.com Attorney representing Netanyahu said the prime minister is unwilling to discuss such a commission until the war is over. Meanwhile, the Knesset also rejected a proposal to hold a special session to discuss the establishment of a state commission of inquiry…
(2024-12-12). The (deep) state vs. Benjamin Netanyahu: Inside the courtroom during the PM's testimony. haaretz.com
(2024-12-12). Netanyahu government's latest sin: To stymie reforms that would boost the economy. haaretz.com Historically, Israeli governments have exploited crises to carry out far-reaching changes that guaranteed economic growth. Alas, that's not what the government and the Knesset legal adviser are doing with the vital Economic Arrangements Bill…
(2024-12-12). Israeli Forces Kill a Palestinian Man, Shoot Another, Near Nablus. imemc.org 
Israeli forces killed a Palestinian young man and shot another, at dawn Thursday, after invading the Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. Medical sources at the Rafidia Hospital in Nablus announced that the young man, Jihad Yousef Hussein Abu Salim, 25, succumbed to a critical gunshot wound to the …
(2024-12-12). Colonizers Assault a Palestinian Family, Police Abduct the Family, in Jerusalem. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, illegal Israeli colonizers assaulted the citizens, Jamal Ghaith, his wife, and his children, after storming the rooftop of their home in the Batn al-Hawa neighborhood of Silwan town, in East Jerusalem. Media sources said that illegal settlers invaded the roof of the home belonging to Jamal Ghaith, and removed its contents, in an …
(2024-12-12). UN overwhelmingly backs immediate Gaza ceasefire — but 3 Pacific nations vote against. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The United Nations General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to demand an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip — but three of the isolated nine countries that voted against are Pacific island states, including Papua New Guinea. The assembly passed a resolution yesterday demanding an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, which…
(2024-12-12). US Senator Tom Cotton Lies About Reporter's Shield Law, Blocks Vote. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-12). South Korean president faces second impeachment vote. wsws.org The opposition Democrats have pledged to repeatedly reintroduce the impeachment motion to parliament, after the first was defeated on December 7, until President Yoon is forced from office.
(2024-12-12). Kwame Nkrumah's ideological successors win Ghana's elections. peoplesworld.org 
Voters in the West African nation of Ghana repudiated the right-wing government of President Nana Akufo-Addo with a historic, massive win for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in elections this past Saturday. The NDC's candidate, former President John Mahama, resolutely defeated Mahamudu Bawumia, Akufo-Addo's vice president, of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The Electoral …
(2024-12-12). Colombia's congress sinks Petro's budget finance bill. colombiareports.com Colombia's Congress sunk the government's budget finance bill, which sought to close a $2.8 billion budget gap. The congressional economy commissions voted to discard the bill weeks after voting against…
(2024-12-12). US Votes Against UN Resolution Calling for Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release. truthout.org On Wednesday, the U.S. was one of just a handful of countries to vote against a resolution in the UN General Assembly this week calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, despite the Biden administration's supposed renewed efforts to obtain a ceasefire before Donald Trump is in office. The resolution, which also called for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages… |
(2024-12-12). Money link to illegal Israeli settlements ignites divestment battle in NZ city. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Craig Ashworth, Local Democracy Reporter New Plymouth has admitted it has investments in companies active in illegal Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian land, contrary to New Zealand government foreign policy and United Nations rulings. The revelation comes a week after Mayor Neil Holdom refused a request from Parihaka PƒÅ and all the district's iwi…
(2024-12-12). Hate speech against Israel's crimes is entirely legitimate. electronicintifada.net Brussels official has been weaponizing anti-Semitism for the past nine years.
(2024-12-12). Gaza "has become a graveyard for children," UNICEF says. electronicintifada.net Israel escalates attacks on Kamal Adwan hospital, killing medical workers and ordering staff and patients to leave.
(2024-12-12). Pezeshkian: Israel exploiting Muslim discord to continue aggression. presstv.ir Iran's President Pezeshkian says the regional events reveal that Israel is exploiting discord within Muslim countries to press ahead with its acts of aggression.
(2024-12-12). Lebanon deploys troops in border town after Israeli forces withdraw. presstv.ir The Lebanese army says it has sent troops to the town of Khiam near the border with the occupied territories following the withdrawal of Israeli forces.
(2024-12-12). Israel kills 35 Palestinians, including aid workers, in morning attacks. presstv.ir Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 35 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, including aid workers.
(2024-12-12). Israeli attacks kill dozens across Gaza, including 15 guarding aid trucks. aljazeera.com Attacks come after the UN General Assembly approves a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2024-12-12). Media groups condemn Israel over Gaza journalist 'massacre'. aljazeera.com Two separate reports by media freedom organisations found Israel killed an unprecedented number of journalists.
(2024-12-12). How the US funds Israel's war on Gaza. aljazeera.com Find out how the US funds Israel's war on Gaza and where the money goes.
(2024-12-12). Israeli attack kills guards protecting Gaza aid convoy. aljazeera.com At least 12 people were killed in two Israeli strikes that targeted guards protecting an aid convoy in southern Gaza.
(2024-12-12). Bloody Onslaught in Gaza: Civilian Casualties Mount as Israeli Strikes Continue. english.almanar.com.lb The death toll from a hostile bombing in Al-Jalaa Street, west of Gaza City, has risen to 10 martyrs, according to media sources in the Strip. Dr. Saeed Joda was also martyred in an Israeli attack while on his way to work at Al-Awda Hospital in Jabalia, north of the Strip. Palestinians in Gaza …
(2024-12-12). Israeli occupation court has sentenced Palestinian journalist Rula Hassanein to an 11-month in prison. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-12). Israeli media reports multiple mortar shells fired from Gaza towards an Israeli occupation force operating near the "Be'eri" settlement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-12). Mikati demands that US, France take a clear stance against treacherous Israeli drone aggression on Khiam after Lebanese Army deployment. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-12). Lebanese Army Deploys Troops in Border Town after Withdrawal of Enemy Soldiers Defeated by Hezbollah. english.almanar.com.lb The Lebanese Army Thursday deployed its military units at five positions in Khiam town in coordination with the UNIFIL troops and after the withdrawal of the Israeli occupation soldiers defeated by the Islamic Resistance. The deployment of the Lebanese Armed Forces in the border towns comes in the context of the implementation of the ceasefire …
(2024-12-12). Hamas military spokesman hails Al-Quds heroic operation, calls on resistance fighters to intensify attacks on Israeli army and settlers in support for Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-12). 12-year-old Israeli boy killed in shooting attack on bus near Jerusalem; IDF says shooter caught. haaretz.com The shooter turned himself in to Israeli authorities after the IDF had set up roadblocks around the Bethlehem area…
(2024-12-12). Ben-Gvir asked police officers being considered for promotion: Are you loyal? haaretz.com The officers who were asked about their loyalty told their commanders and other officers, leading the internal affair department to open an investigation. A senior law enforcement official: 'This is completely unacceptable, officers should act only according to loyalty to the law — and nothing else'…
(2024-12-12). 'There is no way he won't be buried in the Kibbutz he died defending'. haaretz.com Udi Goren, whose cousin Tal Haimi was killed in the Gaza border community of Nir Yitzhak on October 7, comes to Israel's Knesset every week to fight for the hostages' return: 'I don't hear commitment to return all the hostages anytime soon'…
(2024-12-12). 54 journalists killed in 2024, a third by Israel: media group. newarab.com 
(2024-12-12). Israel kills 35 in Gaza as Hamas 'concedes' on some demands. newarab.com 
According to the WSJ report, one of the concessions was Hamas telling mediators that they would agree to a deal that would allow Israeli forces to remain in some areas of Gaza te…
(2024-12-12). Israeli drone kills last orthopaedic surgeon in northern Gaza. newarab.com 
An The Palestinian ministry of health confirmed that the quadcopter targeted Joda, instantly killing him. | Joda is believed to have been the only orthopaedic surgeon in north Gaza, which has been under si…
(2024-12-12). Israel's 'Hamas in hospitals' claims 'grossly exaggerated': ICC. newarab.com 
Speaking at an event last week, Andrew Cayley questioned the credibility of Israeli…
(2024-12-12). Israel asesinó al único ortopedista del norte de Gaza. radiohc.cu Ramala, 12 dic (RHC) El ejército israelí asesinó este jueves al doctor Saeed Judeh, el único especialista en ortopedia en el norte de la Franja de Gaza, denunció la agencia oficial de noticias palestina (Wafa).
(2024-12-12). Palestine accuses Israel of hastening West Bank annexation. plenglish.com Ramallah, Dec 12 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian National Council accused Israel of accelerating plans to annex the occupied West Bank under the cover of the war in the Gaza Strip, where more than 44,000 people have been killed in 14 months.
(2024-12-12). Israeli army killed 193 journalists in Gaza in 14 months. plenglish.com Ramallah, Dec 12 (Prensa Latina) The Israeli Armed Forces killed 193 journalists in the Gaza Strip since the beginning of its military campaign, a little more than 14 months ago, a source in the sector denounced today.
(2024-12-12). Peace in Ukraine Needs Christmas Ceasefire and Nuclear Neutrality, Quakers Suggest. pressenza.com
(2024-12-12). It's time the world understands a nuclear war cannot be won. aljazeera.com We all need to listen to the survivors of nuclear war, and support their quest to rid the world of all nuclear weapons.
(2024-12-12). Selected Articles: The Geopolitics of Elite Insanity: Teetering on the Brink of Armageddon, The Danger of Nuclear War. globalresearch.ca 
By In the latest, most significant development, NATO-produced and guided weapons were fired from Ukraine to attack …
(2024-12-12). With Trump's Re-Election, A Venezuela Invasion Could Be In The Cards. popularresistance.org 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. | According to insiders such as Defense Secretary Mark Esper and National Security Advisor John Bolton, Trump was one of the loudest voices in the White House pushing for military intervention in the Caribbean nation. The president said that i…
(2024-12-12). Outgoing Biden Administration Approves Oil And Gas Lease In Alaska. popularresistance.org The approval of plans for an oil and gas lease sale in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by the outgoing Biden administration on Monday will keep the door open for drilling in the pristine wildlands. | The sale, to be held on January 9, will include a smaller portion of the total land that was made available for bidding about four years ago during the Trump administration, reported The Associated Press. | "Drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is all risk with no reward," said attorney for Earthjustice Erik Grafe, who has been a leader in litigation to protect the wildlife refuge, in a pr…
(2024-12-12). Wage Stagnation: The Real Threat To Social Security. popularresistance.org No matter what they say about the U.S. economy, finding a job to support yourself is tough when you are starting out. Finding rewarding and meaningful work is an even greater challenge for most. | If you are that lucky, you're preoccupied with paying off student loans and having enough money to travel or afford your own home. Thinking about a secure future after a lifetime of work might not be your greatest concern. | But listen up! In mid-November, the New York Times reported that the Social Security fund that pays retiree benefits is projected to be depleted by 2033.
(2024-12-12). Give The Gift Of Peace This Holiday! Free Simon Trinidad! popularresistance.org Known popularly as Simon Trinidad, he is a Colombian revolutionary and political prisoner of the U.S. held in the Supermax Prison in Florence, Colorado. The U.S. government extradited, held four trials, and now imprisons Trinidad under his birth name of Juvenal Ovidio Ricardo Palmera Pineda (BPO No. 27896-016). Simon Trinidad was a leader and peace negotiator for the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia—People's Army (FARC-EP). Prior to that, he spent his life organizing people for progressive causes and social change, including with the Patriotic Union (UP) political party.
(2024-12-12). Whistleblower Daniel Hale's First Interview. popularresistance.org Welcome to Dangerous Ideas. Today, I'm excited to talk to whistleblower Daniel Hale. This is his first live interview since being released from prison and you may recall that he was the one who revealed the information that ultimately became the Drone Papers and gave so much information to the American people that we needed to know about our government and about the behavior of our government and our military. For that he received one of the harshest punishments that we've seen for a whistleblower in this country. The stat that sticks with me is that 90% of those killed by drone attacks are unintended targets, me…
(2024-12-12). Body of Lebanese child found under rubble after two months>. newarab.com 
The body of a five-year old boy from the town of At the time, the Lebanese ministry of health reported that at least three were dead and nine wounded in a provisional report. | However, Lebanese rescue teams recovered the body of the child, who has been identified as Amir Hussein, on Monday evening. | Accordi…
(2024-12-12). Al-Qassam Brigades report sniping two Zionist soldiers in "Block 2" of Jabalia camp, northern Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-12). IRGC Navy to Be Equipped with New Advanced UAV: Commander. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An advanced drone planned to join the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy will surprise the world, the commander of the force said.
(2024-12-12). Iran's President Urges Islamic Countries to Share Capacities, Resolve Issues in Brotherly Manner. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed the need for Muslim countries to share their capacities and resolve their issues in a brotherly manner.
(2024-12-12). Iran to Continue Support for Resistance Front as Key Strategy, Qalibaf Says. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf reaffirmed on Thursday that the country will continue supporting the resistance front as a core strategy to ensure national security and strengthen regional influence, calling it both a "religious and national duty."
(2024-12-12). Artificial Intelligence Centre for training specialists to open in Astana. tvbrics.com 
Its goal is to promote the transformation of AI in Kazakhstan by attracting talent…
(2024-12-12). Representatives of 35 countries meet at International Cadet Ball in Moscow. tvbrics.com 
The event was an opportunity for foreign students to discover Russian culture in a new way…
(2024-12-12). Representatives of Russia and African states discuss creation of museum of continent's countries in Moscow. tvbrics.com 
The participants of the meeting noted the growing interest in the culture of African peoples in Russia…
(2024-12-12). Saudi Arabia launches international water research centre to address global issues. tvbrics.com 
The initiative seeks to develop transformative solutions for water scarcity and environmental sustainability…
(2024-12-12). At least nine people die, six missing as boat sinks off Tunisia. aljazeera.com Coastguard rescues 27 people on the boat when it broke down and took on water due to bad weather.
(2024-12-12). Biden commutes nearly 1,500 sentences, pardons 39 people. aljazeera.com White House says move marks largest act of clemency in a single day in modern US history.
(2024-12-12). Brazil's Lula recovering after 'successful' second surgery: Doctors. aljazeera.com Brazilian president is doing well and should be discharged early next week, his medical team says.
(2024-12-12). TIME Magazine names Donald Trump 'Person of the Year'. aljazeera.com Magazine says we are 'living in the Age of Trump' as US president-elect makes mass deportation, foreign policy plans.
(2024-12-12). What happened to little Sara Sharif and did Britain let her down? aljazeera.com The murdered 10-year-old's father Urfan and stepmother Beinash Batool have been found guilty of her killing in the UK.
(2024-12-12). Why are mysterious drones flying over New Jersey? aljazeera.com The drones have been flying over critical infrastructure such as US military research facilities and police departments.
(2024-12-12). France and Germany in turmoil; how would that affect EU economy? aljazeera.com Paris and Berlin that make up almost half of the eurozone economy face political and economic woes.
(2024-12-12). Police, protesters scuffle near South Korean president's home. aljazeera.com Police and pro-impeachment protesters scuffled near the home of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol.
(2024-12-12). India's Gukesh beats China's Ding to become youngest chess world champion. aljazeera.com Indian teen prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju prevailed in a thrilling endgame that had been expected to end in a draw.
(2024-12-12). Who's afraid of George Soros? strategic-culture.su By M. K. BHADRAKUMAR | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The raging controversy over the Bharatiya Janata Party's allegation that the Congress…
(2024-12-12). California film and television tax breaks: Subsidizing corporate profits at the expense of workers. wsws.org The California tax credit program is not an investment in the future of the film and television industry—it is a giveaway to the rich, financed by public funds.
(2024-12-12). US Targets Georgia to Extend Russia: Defending Against America's Regime Change Superweapon. thealtworld.com More must be done across the multipolar world to expose Washington's regime change "superweapon," promote the means by which to defend against it including foreign agent laws cutting off NED and adjacent foundation funding, and the creation of pipelines creating future political leaders, diplomats, business owners, and journalists who serve the best interests of their own nation, not Washington's, and the creation of social media platforms within and between nations of the multipolar world beyond Washington's control. | Today it is Georgia. Tomorrow — as the US has proven over the decades and its long and ev…
(2024-12-12). Europeans tell UN ready to 'snap back' Iran sanctions if needed. newarab.com 
Britain, France and Germany have told the They will lose the ability to take such action on October 18 next year when a 2015 UN resolution expires. | The resolution enshrines Iran's deal with Britain, Germany, France, the United States, Russia and China that lifted sanctions on Tehran in exchange for restrictions on it…
(2024-12-12). How US-led trade war and sanctions on China undermine Neo-Nazi junta forces. infobrics.org The news about China's retaliatory measures certainly comes as an unpleasant surprise for NATO's favorite Neo-Nazi puppets. They'll now have to find other ways to acquire components for their asymmetric drone strategy, although it's virtually a given that their ability to launch saturation attacks on Russian positions will be greatly diminished, as it's quite clear that nobody on the planet can match China's production volumes.
(2024-12-12). Why America Loses Wars. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Because when you have such a level of arrogance (look at this guy's ribbons, LOL))) and ignorance from your top brass (iPhone 14, really, the one which is made in China) ⚪ what do you expect. This guy wouldn't be allowed to run a ____ing company in Russian Army. At first I thought he was joking, but no ⚪ he really believes this shit. At least he didn't promise to take on Russian Army. The US military culture is simple ⚪ it is self-aggrandizing and trash talk.
(2024-12-12). Chinese scientists extract radionuclides for malignant tumor treatment. ecns.cn A research team led by Professor Wei Yuezhou from the University of South China (USC) has successfully extracted high-purity medical isotopes lead-212 and bismuth-212 from the rare earth mineral monazite, advancing the treatment of malignant tumors, USC announced on Wednesday.
(2024-12-12). Hong Kong unearths 30 rocks of dinosaur bone fossils. ecns.cn About 30 rocks containing dinosaur bone fossils were unearthed at Port Island in Hong Kong, south China, according to the Development Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China (DEVB) on Wednesday.
(2024-12-12). Airbus Helicopters delivers first H175 helicopter to China. ecns.cn Airbus Helicopters delivered its first H175to Skyco International Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province on Wednesday, marking an important milestone in low-altitude economic development locally.
(2024-12-12). Xi receives credentials of new ambassadors to China. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping received the credentials of new ambassadors to China in Beijing on Thursday.
(2024-12-12). Xi meets United Russia party chairman Medvedev. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, met here Thursday with Chairman of the United Russia party Dmitry Medvedev.
(2024-12-12). Middle route of South-to-North Water Diversion Project benefits over 180m people in North China. ecns.cn The middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project has in the past decade diverted 76.7 billion cubic meters of water from the Yangtze River basin to the country's drought-prone northern regions, according to a water resources official.
(2024-12-12). China updates coalbed gas emission standard. ecns.cn China has revised its emission standard for coalbed gas, mandating utilization of such gas with a methane concentration higher than 8 percent, as it strives to enhance emission control of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
(2024-12-12). Education ministry introduces 40 new vocational majors. ecns.cn China has added 40 new majors to its vocational education directory, marking the largest expansion since the latest revision in 2021, the Ministry of Education said on Thursday.
(2024-12-12). Fujian Tea: A treasure reflecting Fujian people's wisdom. ecns.cn With its lush mountains and lucid waters, Fujian is one of the origins of various teas. By developing a thriving tea industry, they have improved their lives, fueling the growth of tea culture, industry, and technology. Today, their teas are celebrated both in China and abroad.
(2024-12-12). China to roll out private pension scheme nationwide. ecns.cn China's private pension scheme will be fully implemented from Sunday after a two-year trial run.
(2024-12-12). China opens new mega cross-sea link in Greater Bay Area. ecns.cn The Huangmaohai Sea-Crossing Passage, a major project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) connecting Zhuhai and Jiangmen, officially opened on Wednesday afternoon, shortening travel time between the two cities from over an hours to about 30 minutes.
(2024-12-12). Hubei province launches cultural exchange camp for Chinese Indonesian youth. ecns.cn A group of teachers from Central China Normal University and Peking Opera theater of Hubei Province embarked on a journey of cultural exchanges to Indonesia on Wednesday evening.
(2024-12-12). China issues sixth tranche of yuan-denominated treasury bonds in HKSAR. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance (MOF) issued the sixth tranche of yuan-denominated treasury bonds of 2024 worth 6 billion yuan ($825.5 million) in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Wednesday.
(2024-12-12). Expert warns of personal data leak from iris photography. ecns.cn Iris photography, a rising trend among young people in China, may expose individuals to the risk of personal information leaks and exploitation for illegal purposes, experts warned.
(2024-12-12). Top court raises concern over illegal surveillance. ecns.cn China's top court, the Supreme People's Court, on Wednesday instructed courts across the country to intensify efforts to combat crimes involving illegal production, sale and use of eavesdropping and surveillance devices to safeguard privacy and information security.
(2024-12-12). Viral fox feeding video prompts safety warning. ecns.cn A viral video showing a tourist feeding a wild fox in southwestern China has prompted warnings from experts about the ecological and safety risks of such behavior.
(2024-12-12). The Attack on Birthright Citizenship. counterpunch.org 
As President-elect Donald J. Trump prepares to implement sweeping policy changes affecting American immigration and immigrants, one of the issues under scrutiny by his allies appears to be birthright citizenship — the declaration in the 14th Amendment to the Constitution that anyone born on U.S. soil is a U.S. citizen, regardless of their parents' nationalities
(2024-12-12). SpaceX Wants to Increase Launches at Boca Chica Without a Full Environmental Review. counterpunch.org 
On April 20, 2023, SpaceX's Starship—the largest and most powerful rocket ever built—exploded just four minutes after liftoff from its Boca Chica spaceport in Texas. While CEO Elon Musk touted the mission as a success for clearing the launch pad, the environmental and community fallout painted a different picture. Scorched wetlands, debris scattered for miles,
(2024-12-12). Trump Uses Three Jacksonian Strategies to Rule: Define Citizenship, Use the Military, Hire Loyalists. counterpunch.org 
Presidents Andrew Jackson and Donald Trump are not just changemakers or disruptors but revolutionaries who campaigned to overthrow the established political apparatus (see The Return of a Demagogic Populist President after 200 Years ). In their eyes, Jackson and Trump are leading a working-class movement to gain more power by dismantling government institutions. For Jackson, it was
(2024-12-12). Jim Williams's Quest for Justice. counterpunch.org 
Jim Williams, one of a handful early Students for a Democratic Society members still active politically, was also a founder of the Southern Student Organizing Committee and a veteran union organizer. He has finally provided us with a memoir, Life on the Left: James Williams and the Quest for Justice (Changemaker). Prof. Michael Honey, a
(2024-12-12). The Emperor Has No Clothes: COP29. counterpunch.org 
The ability to see and accept things as they are is difficult for us humans. We tend to repeat behaviors that fail to yield the results we want, lulling ourselves into the belief that this time the outcome will somehow be different. We mask our repeated endeavors as exercises in optimism even when we're deeply
(2024-12-12). Resisting Buekele's Iron Fist. counterpunch.org 
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele had a huge (though controversial) electoral victory in February 2024. But a small, stubborn legal movement is challenging his popular, indiscriminate war against gangs. Even as the reduction of gang violence brings relief to many Salvadorans, many low-income people see their law-abiding neighbors being swept up arbitrarily in Bukele's war. Understandably,
(2024-12-12). Prisoner Discusses Living Incarcerated With HIV and Violence. counterpunch.org 
(I) Bullock Prison in Union Springs, Alabama, opened in 1987 and is designed to hold 919 prisoners.1 Alabama Department of Corrections currently has the number of people imprisoned there at 1,512.2 Alabama prisons are currently, and consistently, around 70 percent overcapacity.3 In recent weeks, multiple prisoners from Bullock have reached out to do interviews with me about
(2024-12-12). Scandinavians, the World's Happiest People, Love Killing for the USA. covertactionmagazine.com Part III Media Brainwashing [See Parts 1 and II in veteran journalist and political activist Ron Ridenour's series on Denmark and its alliance with U.S. imperialism.—Editors] Midway in Wimbledon's championship last July, Denmark's favorite son, Rune Holger, bashed a forehand over to his senior by 16 years, the seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic, who had …
(2024-12-12). The Brightest Things. anabaptistworld.org I see our feet like the foothills of the Rockies underneath our featherbed. He's sewing a leather children's saddle for his thigh I'm writing this poem hoping to speed COVID-19 along and away from my lungs. I look at the large black box with the yellow lid the one storing decorations at the foot of …
(2024-12-12). Congressional committee condemns (nearly) every feature of the Covid response. onlineopinion.com.au Are there words in the English language that fully describe what happened during the Covid years that are not already overused? Calamity comes to mind. Disaster. Cataclysm.
(2024-12-12). Biden Regime Quietly Extends COVID-19 'Emergency Declaration' to Shield Big Pharma and mRNA Vaccine Makers from Liability Until 2029. globalresearch.ca The Biden administration has quietly extended a controversial "emergency declaration" under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act until December 31, 2029. | "Secretary Becerra signed the 12th amendment to the declaration under the PREP Act for COVID-19 Medical Countermeasures. …
(2024-12-12). The #MeToo Cabinet: Law Prof. Deborah Tuerkheimer on Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Trump & Nominees. democracynow.org 
President-elect Trump, himself found liable in court for sexual abuse, has picked a striking number of suspected sexual predators for key positions in his incoming administration. Trump's early pick of former Florida Congressmember Matt Gaetz for attorney general was shot down amid a firestorm over sexual misconduct allegations. Now Trump is pushing hard to keep the rest of his picks on track, including Fox host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health and human services secretary. Hegseth paid an undisclosed amount to a woman who accused him of sexual assault. Meanwhile, a wo…
(2024-12-12). Democracy Now! 2024-12-12 Thursday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Thursday, December 12, 2024 | Democracy Now! Thursday, December 12, 2024…
(2024-12-12). Drones Over New Jersey Show Signs Of Coordination, Elude Helicopters: State Officials. twz.com 
Apparent drones spotted in the skies over New Jersey, some as big as six feet across, look to be operating in a coordinated manner not consistent with hobbyists, according to claims being made by state and local officials. They have also evaded attempts to detect and identify them definitively using helicopters and other sensors. Major questions remain about the reported sightings, which have occurred every day since November 18, as The War Zone
(2024-12-12). Shenyang Imperial Palace sees record-high visits in 2024. ecns.cn As of Dec. 10, the Shenyang Imperial Palace located in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, has recorded over five million visits this year, setting a new record for annual visits since its establishment in 1926, according to the museum on Wednesday.
(2024-12-12). Asia's first professional cargo hub airport sees over 1.2 million metric tons throughput. ecns.cn The Ezhou Huahu International Airport, Asia's first professional all-cargo hub, saw its accumulated throughput exceeding 1.2 million metric tons on Wednesday evening.
(2024-12-12). The Philippines repatriates over 30 Chinese offshore gamblers in joint operation. ecns.cn Chinese and Philippine authorities repatriated more than 30 Chinese nationals involved in offshore gambling operations in the Philippines on Thursday, according to the local Chinese Embassy.
(2024-12-12). Rime scenery in Zhangjiajie resembles ink painting. ecns.cn The park is a must-see place for its splendid scenery, which comprises dense forests, deep ravines and canyons, unusual peaks, caves, and pillar-like rock formations.
(2024-12-12). Wooden arch bridges gain global spotlight in Zhejiang. ecns.cn The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added traditional design and practices for building Chinese wooden arch bridges to its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
(2024-12-12). Second fully automated subway starts trial run in Chengdu. ecns.cn The 24.86-kilometer-long Line 27 is the second fully automatic subway line in Chengdu and the first fully automatic line with an elevated section.
(2024-12-12). Water diversion efforts hydrate parched north. ecns.cn To date, the middle route has delivered more than 68 billion cubic meters of water, benefiting nearly 114 million people, and earning a reputation for being a lifeline for the Chinese people.
(2024-12-12). French Military Begins Withdrawal from Chad. globalresearch.ca Yet another African state has broken its military agreements with the former colonial power of France. | Chad, an oil-rich country bordering West and North Africa, has been a longtime ally of Paris plagued by decades of instability due to factional …
(2024-12-12). Arab Writers: Pain, Perseverance and Prizes. Barbara Nimri Aziz. globalresearch.ca Arab writers have a tough job these days. Here, I'm talking only about those of us in the US. (Although this affects us all.) Whether poets, journalists, novelists or comedians, we have an extra responsibility to record our pain, unite …
(2024-12-12). Pentagon Debunks Its Own Propaganda About North Korean Troops in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca For nearly half a year, the mainstream propaganda machine has been claiming that North Korean troops are engaged in the NATO-orchestrated Ukrainian conflict. |
(2024-12-12). The War on Humanity — 'A Deliberate Restriction of Consciousness'. 'Thoughtless Submission to Authority'. globalresearch.ca Almost everything that's wrong in the world starts from an implacable resistance to the existence of a state of consciousness. | Denial of the fact that every new human life born into this world is a divine spark, a fecund manifestation …
(2024-12-12). Trump Returns to the World Stage. globalresearch.ca In his first appearance on the world stage since re-election on November 5th, President-elect Donald Trump was greeted amid Presidential pomp at the Elysses Palace in Paris for the reopening of 900 year old Notre Dame Cathedral since …
(2024-12-12). Popular Revolt Looming in Ukraine? Zelensky's Battle Over Death Numbers Speaks for Itself. 400,000 Soldiers. globalresearch.ca President-elect Donald Trump has made the news stating that Ukraine lost around
(2024-12-12). In the West Law Is Being Separated from Truth and Justice. Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca The Biden regime's discussion of "preemptive" pardons for Tony Fauci, Adam Schiff, and Liz Cheney is the Biden regime's admission that these people have committed felonies in their efforts to destroy Donald Trump and that Fauci by lying about the …
(2024-12-12). Murder of United Healthcare CEO sparks debate on gun control. america.cgtn.com 
The murder of a U.S. healthcare chief executive last week on the streets of New York has created a public backlash over the cost and limits of medical treatment. But the case is also raising questions about gun control.
(2024-12-12). Behind UnitedHealthcare's CEO Is a Larger System of Corporate Rule. truthout.org The killing of UnitedHealthcare's Brian Thompson — a brazen assassination of a wealthy CEO in the streets of midtown Manhattan — shocked the United States. But the tsunami of mass anger unleashed against a hated for-profit health care system has so far defined the story in the news. The killing sparked a deluge of personal testimonies of horrifying experiences with health insurance corporations. |
(2024-12-12). With Anger Roiling Around Health Insurance, Will We See a Class Awakening? truthout.org On Monday, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was arrested for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. In the days following the December 4 shooting, the unknown assailant who gunned down Thompson became a floating signifier in the public imagination. Angry and frustrated people nationwide channeled their politics, grievances, and outrage into speculations about the killer's ideology and… |
(2024-12-12). Sanders: Reaction to UHC CEO Death Is "Reflection" of "Cruel" Health Care System. truthout.org Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) has said that the public's reaction to the killing of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare over the past week is a stark "reflection" of the "broken" U.S. health care system — and a show that Americans are ready for a political party that prioritizes the needs of the working class and champions policies like Medicare for All. In a Jacobin interview published Wednesday… |
(2024-12-12). War and international humanitarian law. icrc.org Overview…
(2024-12-12). Dr Keddi Zuluba is a local hero among global giants. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Steven Eric Keddi Zuluba, a Ugandan philanthropist dedicated to alleviating human suffering and promoting community well-being, has been nominated for the prestigious World Humanitarian Icon Award. This nomination places Dr. Zuluba among global luminaries such as Warren Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, underscoring …
(2024-12-12). Geneva: ICRC reinforces financial support to National Society Investment Alliance (NSIA). icrc.org
(2024-12-12). TWO YEARS AFTER THE REPRESSION OF PROTESTS IN PERU, JUSTICE FOR THE VICTIMS IS STILL PENDING. fidh.org Today marks two years since the first death occurred during the lethal repression of the 2022 and 2023 protests in Peru. During these mobilizations, the Peruvian police and army fired bullets, pellets and tear gas, causing the death of 50 people and leaving more than 1400 people injured. These actions were marked with a clear racist bias against people from indigenous and peasant communities. There are indications that the repression was an intentional and coordinated strategy, which would (…) | – |
(2024-12-12). Popular revolt looming in Ukraine? Zelensky's battle over death numbers speaks for itself. infobrics.org Ukraine's "nationalist-oligarchic dilemma" in itself already is a recipe for turmoil. Add to it corruption scandals, blackouts during winter time and a draconian draft, with a President who tries to downplay more realistic figures pertaining to the number of people killed and maimed. The risk of domestic unrest in Ukraine is very real.
(2024-12-12). Visa-Free Travel to Russia for Indian Travellers Expected by Spring 2025. infobrics.org Planning a trip to Russia? Well, it might be hassle free in the coming months. As per the latest news reports, Indian travellers will soon be able to enjoy visa-free travel to Russia, potentially as early as spring 2025…
(2024-12-12). Understanding Indonesia's Decision to Join BRICS. infobrics.org Indonesia has officially become a new BRICS partner, joining countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Türkiye, Nigeria, Cuba and Kazakhstan. Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono announced this shift at the most recent BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia…
(2024-12-12). Trump declares war on BRICS de-dollarization. infobrics.org But he cannot stop the global trend of using national currencies.
(2024-12-12). Remittances and climate change. independent.co.ug 
Money sent home by relatives abroad is vital for families in Sub-Saharan Africa to withstand climate change impacts ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | The fact that remittances —the money sent home by migrant workers— is often a lifeline for millions of those left behind has been known for a long time. Now, however, the International Fund …
(2024-12-12). Family Separations Are Continuing at the Border in the Name of National Security. truthout.org In handwritten cursive, a Russian immigrant named Marina wrote out the story of the day U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents took away her 1-year-old baby while she was being held in a detention facility in southern California. "I cried and begged, kneeling, not to do this, that this was a mistake, not justice and not right," she wrote. "She was so little that no one knew anything about her. |
(2024-12-12). Trump Plans to End ICE Policy Against Raids in Churches, Schools and Hospitals. truthout.org A new report suggests that President-elect Donald Trump plans to rescind a longstanding policy within Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that prevents unauthorized arrests of undocumented immigrants in sensitive places — including schools, hospitals and places of worship. Three sources with knowledge of discussions on changing the standard spoke to NBC News under the condition of… |
(2024-12-12). Interview with Diente de Conejo, co-author and advisor on Venezuela's fishing laws. afgj.org By William Camacaro (National Co-Coordinator) I decided to visit the small Afro-Venezuelan fishing village called Chuao on the central coast of the state of Aragua to talk with Julio Cesar Moreno, better known as Diente de Conejo, or "Tooth of the Rabbit." Julio was for many years an advisor to the government of President Chávez…
(2024-12-12). It's time for the U.S. to bid farewell to NATO. strategic-culture.su NATO, formed in 1949 amidst Cold War tensions, has long relied on US military strength. With Russia's diminished power and Europe's increased economic capacity, it's time for the US to withdraw from NATO. This move would alleviate the burden on American taxpayers, push Europe towards a greater and more healthy sense of self-reliance, and enhance global security through strategic unpredictability.
(2024-12-12). A NATO coup just took place in Romania. defenddemocracy.press The Romanian Constitutional Court's decision to nullify the election results based on unfounded allegations of Russian interference sets a terrifying precedent By Thomas Fazi Dec 11, 2024 I wrote for Compact about the Romanian Constitutional Court's extraordinary and unprecedented decision to nullify the election results based on unfounded allegations of Russian interference — and why …
(2024-12-12). Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship faces backlash as unconstitutional and un-American. nationofchange.org Trump's push to end birthright citizenship sparks constitutional challenges and condemnation as discriminatory and un-American.
(2024-12-12). Con marca personal debutó Andrea en Mundial de Natación. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 dic (JIT).- La cubana Andrea Becali debutó el miércoles en el Campeonato Mundial de Natación de Curso Corto de Budapest 2024, en Hungría, con marca personal de 55.83 segundos en 100 metros estilo libre.
(2024-12-12). Sunel Lezcano finalista en Panamericano de Pentatlón. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 dic (JIT) .- El cubano Sunel Lezcano avanzó a la final de la categoría de mayores del Campeonato Panamericano de Pentatlón Moderno 2024, al ubicarse en el octavo puesto del subgrupo A de la justa con sede en la ciudad brasileña de Resende.
(2024-12-12). Trump Calls for Loyalist Kari Lake to Lead US-Funded International News Agency. truthout.org President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he will appoint Kari Lake, an election denier and purveyor of conspiracy theories who is deeply loyal to Trump, as director of Voice of America (VOA), a U.S.-funded news service for international audiences. Lake lost both a gubernatorial race and a Senate election in Arizona within the span of the past two years. She claimed in both… |
(2024-12-12). Burgers and Lies: The Corporate 'Ghost Kitchen' Food Delivery Outlets Posing as Independent Restaurants. bylinetimes.com If you use a food delivery app then the chances are that you have come across some of the many so-called 'Ghost Kitchens' or 'Dark Kitchens' that have spread across the UK since the start of the pandemic. | These outlets appear at first glance to be entirely independent restaurants offering local consumers a wide choice of high-quality meals, at premium prices. | However, further investigation reveals that they are in reality merely one of hundreds of corporate-created virtual brands, offering effectively identical meals, which are often prepared in the exact same kitchens. | One such virtual brand that you m…
(2024-12-12). New Cuban series brings more humor to the small screen. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 12 (Prensa Latina) Lovers of humor made in Cuba and starring its own artists will have a new proposal to enjoy this December and beyond, with Floro La Serie, which premieres today.
(2024-12-12). African Union congratulates Kenya on 61 years of independence. plenglish.com Djibouti, Dec 12 (Prensa Latina) The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Workneh Gebeyehy, congratulated the government and people of Kenya on the 61st anniversary of its independence.
(2024-12-12). Haitian journalists to contribute to fight against tuberculosis. plenglish.com The initiative is carried out by organizations called Odelpa and Kouraj, which aspire to have the allied press more efficiently implement programs to improve access to services of the population. | In this way, they try to put a brake on a possible epidemic by preparing the response to the aforementioned ailments. | Haiti is now one of the countries most affected by tuberculosis and malaria in the Caribbean region, with 20 thousand cases registered in recent months, and is at great risk of suffering a health disaster, the digital daily Le Faceur Haiti warned. | Weeks ago, health authorities in Haiti reiterated t…
(2024-12-12). Angola and South Africa to sign cooperation agreements. plenglish.com Pretoria, Dec 12 (Prensa Latina) Angola and South Africa are due to sign several agreements, as part of the state visit by Angolan President Joà£o Lourenàßo to the southern nation.
(2024-12-12). Blinken rules out change in US policy towards Cuba. plenglish.com Washington, Dec 12 (Prensa Latina) Despite the calls that are currently multiplying in the United States, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken ruled out any change in the policy toward Cuba before January 20, 2025.
(2024-12-12). Cuban Museum of the Revolution turns 65. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 12 (Prensa Latina) The Museum of the Cuban Revolution celebrates its 65th anniversary on Thursday in an emblematic Havana building that once was the Presidential Palace, one of the places that attracts many national and foreign tourists.
(2024-12-12). Tough hand in Japan to curb recreational cannabis consumption. plenglish.com Tokyo, Dec 12 (Prensa Latina) Japan will punish recreational cannabis consumption with up to seven years in prison, although it will allow the use of medicines made from marijuana derivatives, authorities announced today.
(2024-12-12). Exposing Gaps in Corporate Control over News. projectcensored.org By Andy Lee Roth Editor's Note: This Dispatch is adapted from State of the Free Press 2025, edited by Mickey Huff, Shealeigh Voitl, and Andy Lee Roth, and published on December 3, 2024, by The Censored Press and Seven Stories Press. The power to keep an occurrence out of the…
(2024-12-12). Cuba: En Pleno del Partido rinden tributo al General Ramón Espinosa Martín. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 dic (RHC) Con un minuto de silencio para honrar la memoria del General de Cuerpo de Ejército, Ramón Espinosa Martín, quien integró el Comité Central (CC) por 41 años, inició hoy, en esta capital el IX Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC).
(2024-12-12). Craig Murray: The End of Pluralism in the Middle East. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-12). Despite 100% Pentagon Audit Failure Rate, House Passes $883.7 Billion NDAA. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-12). Millions Will See Rise in Health Insurance Premiums If Federal Subsidies Expire. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-12). With Trump's Re-Election, A Venezuela Invasion Could Be on the Cards. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-12). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Workers in France in national stoppage against Social Security Budget as government falls; South Pars Complex casual oil workers in Iran join protests by students and retirees against collapsing living standards; strikes by Nigerian health workers in Lagos as staff walk out at three universities over pay and conditions…
(2024-12-12). No more surveys of mosques, places of worship: Supreme Court. ummid.com In a landmark order, though interim, the Supreme Court of India Thursday December 12, 2024 barred the courts across the country from entertaining any petition seeking survey of places of worship, including mosques.
(2024-12-12). Supreme Court: Civil Courts powerless to hear appeals from Court Martial. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Court has delivered another landmark ruling indicating that Civil Courts do not have the powers or jurisdiction to hear appeals filed by soldiers tried and convicted by Military Courts. This was a unanimous decision delivered on Wednesday by five Supreme Court Justices, led by Professor Lillian Tibatemwa, in …
(2024-12-12). Daniel Penny's Trial Underscores the Need for Real Systems of Accountability. truthout.org A New York City jury on Monday found Daniel Penny not guilty of the crime of killing Jordan Neely in a New York subway car in 2023. Prosecutors attempted to convict Penny on the charge of reckless endangerment for using a fatal chokehold to subdue Neely. Penny, a military veteran, claimed that Neely's death was inadvertent and unintentional. Mayor Eric Adams, who previously defended Penny's… |
(2024-12-12). Biden's Announcement of Mass Clemency Leaves 40 People to Languish on Death Row. truthout.org President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that he is commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 Americans and pardoning 39 people convicted of nonviolent crimes, a move the White House described as "the largest single-day grant of clemency in modern history." But the president's sweeping use of his clemency power as his term nears its conclusion did not appear to extend to any of the 40 men… |
(2024-12-12). 2 years after unionization, Belleville, New Jersey nurses remain without a contract. wsws.org By refusing to organize a fight, 1199SEIU has allowed RWJBarnabas Health to take a hard line against 500 nurses at Clara Maass Medical Center.
(2024-12-12). "They value the lives of their employees very cheaply": Stellantis fined $16,000 for death of Toledo Jeep worker Antonio Gaston. wsws.org The 53-year-old was caught under a vehicle moving on the assembly line and crushed to death on August 21.
(2024-12-12). Jeep supplier Mobis tells laid-off workers in Toledo, Ohio to come back at half pay. wsws.org Workers currently making up to $38 an hour would see their wages fall to $19 an hour or below and their benefits cut in half.
(2024-12-12). Sri Lankan parliament unanimously approves IMF austerity measures. wsws.org The next budget will mean further increases in taxes, utility rates and fuel prices, as well as slashing vital public services and a fire-sale of state-owned enterprises, destroying hundreds of thousands of jobs.
(2024-12-12). Australian police officer out on bail despite conviction for manslaughter of frail nursing home resident. wsws.org The killing of Clare Nowland, a great-grandmother, led to a public outcry across Australia and internationally because it pointed to the rising levels of police violence, especially against working-class people.
(2024-12-12). Labour plans to force disabled people into work, as government pledges to slash UK benefits bill. wsws.org In an interview with the Mail on Sunday, Starmer pledged to "get to grips with the bulging benefits bill blighting our society" and to "crack down hard on anyone who tries to game the system".
(2024-12-12). Pacific police chiefs open Australian base for regional rapid deployment force. asiapacificreport.nz By Stefan Armbruster of BenarNews Pacific police chiefs have formally opened the headquarters and training center for a new stand-by, mutual assistance force in Australia to support countries during civil unrest, natural disasters and major events. The Pacific Policing Initiative was declared operational just 17 months after chiefs agreed in 2023 on the need to…
(2024-12-12). Cook Islands govt fends off cyberattacks, passes bill to strengthen financial transparency. asiapacificreport.nz By Losirene Lacanivalu of the Cook Islands News Significant attempts were made from overseas to hack into the government's central network a few weeks ago, Prime Minister Mark Brown has revealed. However, the Prime Minister said that the government's robust firewall security systems were able to fend off these attempts. Brown revealed this while speaking…
(2024-12-12). Renewal event to coincide with Anabaptist anniversary. anabaptistworld.org A gathering of celebration, consecration and preparation tied to the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism is planned by a variety of Anabaptist groups to take place Jan. 20-22 at Petra Church in New Holland, Pa.
(2024-12-12). Two-Tier Reporting: When Climate Protesters Slow Ambulances They're Vilified, So Why Are Wealthy Farmers Given a Free Pass? bylinetimes.com 
"Farmers descended on Westminster in a convoy of tractors to protest the tax changes", Politico reported on Wednesday afternoon, after owners of multi-million pound land and property-holdings blocked the roads around Parliament. | The protest, over moves to introduce inheritance tax for the largest estates, saw dozens — perhaps hundreds — of tractors effectively blockading swathes of central London. | By Thursday, the protest had fallen off the agenda, with only the Financial Times featuring the demonstration against inheritance tax on their front page. | All of which is odd, because when report…
(2024-12-12). After Trump's Return, Britain Is Next in the Firing Line of Putin's War On Democracy. bylinetimes.com 
This all prompts the question: why does Musk suddenly care about what's happening in Britain? | In my new book, published by Byline Books, Musk and X are part of a broader network of billionaire oligarchs with questionable views on race, tech platforms, and far-right groups that are fed up with democracy as we know it.
(2024-12-12). An Interview with Dr. Vernon Coleman. expose-news.com Lies are Unbekoming conducted a written interview with Dr. Vernon Coleman which was published on Monday. In it, Dr. Coleman explains how his unconventional career path, including being a magician's assistant and …
(2024-12-12). How can you tell if it's a bot or AI leaving comments on social media or in the comments section under articles? expose-news.com We've all seen commentators who when they are engaged on social media or under articles seem to respond with little common sense or don't seem to pick up nuances, often leading to …
(2024-12-12). New Zealand media's go-to source for expert opinions supports a bill to deregulate the use of genetic modification; Dr. Guy Hatchard responds. expose-news.com Dr. Guy Hatchard has authored a formal response to the expert opinions in support of the Gene Technology Bill issued by New Zealand's Science Media Centre. The Bill is based on Australia's …
(2024-12-12). Vitamin D and autoimmune diseases; a deficiency disrupts the foundation of our immune systems. expose-news.com Vitamin D deficiency disrupts thymus function and immune tolerance, triggering autoimmune diseases by allowing self-reactive T cells to escape into the bloodstream. Vitamin D enhances both innate and adaptive immunity by boosting …
(2024-12-12). NicaNotes: "If You're Not Studying, It's Because You Don't Want To" afgj.org 
(2024-12-12). First Nation helps develop its own language learning app. windspeaker.com
(2024-12-12). New resource aims to improve financial literacy. windspeaker.com
(2024-12-12). All Risk With No Reward: Outgoing Biden Admin Approves Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Alaska's Pristine Arctic Wildlife Refuge. pressenza.com The approval of plans for an oil and gas lease sale in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by the outgoing Biden administration on Monday will keep the door open for drilling in the pristine wildlands. By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes The sale, to be held on January 9, will…
(2024-12-12). Naturalized? Born Here? Protected Against Trump's Immigration Policies? I Wouldn't Be So Sure. pressenza.com During Trump's first term, one word characterized his immigration policies, and it wasn't efficiency—it was cruelty. It was cruel to yank babies from their mothers' arms and place children in cages.
(2024-12-12). Significance of Public Diplomacy in Ensuring Global and Eurasian Security. pressenza.com The School of Preventive Public Diplomacy, from November 30 to December 13, held panel discussions on "Preventive Public Diplomacy in Ensuring Global and Eurasian Security" at the Eurasian Network University. This program was organized by the Scientific and Educational Center "Globus XXI Century" of the Faculty of Global Processes of Lomonosov Moscow State University, the Foundation for Public Diplomacy, and the State University of Management. | At the start of the program on November 30, within the School's framework, the panel discussions included practical sessions where course participants worked on specific…
(2024-12-12). Igniting the Future: Baguio Central University's International Relations Officer Inspires APPSAM Youth Leaders. pressenza.com 
Baguio City, Philippines | The Association of Philippine Private School Administrators and Mentors (APPSAM) hosted the 12th National Student Leadership Assembly and Talent Fair with the theme "Ignite, Inspire, Innovate: Youth Serving the Nation Tomorrow." This was held on November 7-9, 2024 at the DepEd Baguio Teachers' Camp, Baguio City. This dynamic event brought together over 500 bright and motivated youth leaders from across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao (LVM). At the heart of the assembly was a compelling speech by Dr. Genevieve B. Kupang, the Dean of the Graduate School at Baguio Central University (BCU) and…
(2024-12-12). Excavating New Archives of the Enslaved. publicbooks.org Three new books on how Africans shaped the Americas grapple with the politics of archival interpretation in constructing the histories of slavery and empire.
(2024-12-12). SATIRE: NFL Planning Small, Intimate Super Bowl With Friends, Family. theonion.com NEW YORK—Confessing that celebrations had unfortunately gotten a little out of hand in recent years, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters this week that he was planning a small, intimate Super Bowl with just friends and family. "This year, instead of a big blowout with over 83,000 fans, we'll be keeping the guest list down …
(2024-12-12). SATIRE: Secretary Of Interior Asks Nation's Help Identifying Leaf. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Mounting a public campaign in an effort to determine the origin of the unrecognized foliage specimen, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland asked the nation for help Friday in identifying a leaf that she confirmed was "from a tree or something" but remained a mystery otherwise. "Have you seen this leaf before?" read a post on …
(2024-12-12). SATIRE: 'The Harvest!' Shrieks Forgetful Amish Guy. theonion.com LANCASTER, PA—Leaping up from his rocking chair as the realization filled him with utter panic, forgetful Amish guy Amos Yoder suddenly and loudly shrieked 'The harvest!' on Thursday, according to Pennsylvania Dutch sources. "The crops, the crops! Amos, you old Wutz, you've gone and messed everything up again," Yoder was overheard shouting as he hastily …
(2024-12-12). SATIRE: Tips For Having More Meaningful Conversations. theonion.com Whether you're spending time with cherished family members or new friends, skipping small talk and diving into deeper topics can help strengthen your relationships. The Onion shares tips for having more meaningful conversations. Bang a gavel every time someone says something trivial. Put your phone away, unless you're having a conversation with someone over the …
(2024-12-12). SATIRE: Wrongly Convicted Death Row Inmate Exonerated Mere Hours After Execution. theonion.com
(2024-12-12). In his final weeks, Biden aims to cut off funding for oil and gas projects abroad. grist.org 
In the landscape of international finance for fossil fuels, some of the most important players are obscure government bodies known as "export credit agencies." These agencies provide funding to companies seeking to build large and risky infrastructure projects, often in developing countries. In return, the developers of those projects purchase construction materials or other goods from the country of the agency. For instance, an oil pipeline company might take a loan from a German export credit agency in exchange for using German steel in the pipeline. | Export credit agencies have become some of the world's l…
(2024-12-12). The climate cost of Trump's tariffs. grist.org
(2024-12-12). Capping marine mammal harassment constrains offshore wind. wattsupwiththat.com The cap should also apply to all endangered and protected species not just whales. These authorization numbers can be much higher than those for whales. For example Dominion's huge project off Virginia is authorized to harass over 50,000 dolphins and is two years from completion.
(2024-12-12). UK Government 'Commits' to Forcing Cattle to Consume Anti-Flatulence Feed Additive. wattsupwiththat.com As a reminder, Bovaer and other anti-flatulence additives being use on cattle are not only adding to the cost of meat and dairy products, but are also irrelevant to "global warming". It's being used in 55 countries around the world, including the US.
(2024-12-12). The youth appeared from the mountain path. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, said: One day we were sitting with Allah's Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, when a youth appeared before us from the mountain path. When we saw him, we said, "If only …
(2024-12-12). Jay-Z Denies Rape Allegation Of 13 Year Old With Diddy In 2000: My Wife And I Have To Sit Our Children Down. moguldom.com Music mogul and billionaire entrepreneur Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, has vehemently denied allegations in a civil lawsuit that accuse him and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping a 13-year-old girl during an afterparty following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. The claims was filed in federal court by an unnamed plaintiff identified as …
(2024-12-12). #16DaysOfActivism: Captain Chetty. sanews.gov.za #16DaysOfActivism: Captain Chetty | Meet Captain Loganathan Chetty, who is currently the acting commander of the Milnerton Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit in the Western Cape. | Chetty is one of many dedicated South African Police Service (SAPS) members, who goes beyond the call of duty to help the country to fight the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). | Chetty is also an investigator attached to the provincial Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations (SECI) team. | Following in his uncle's footsteps, Chetty joined the Service 33 years ago as a student cons…
(2024-12-12). G20 Africa Expert Panel to support Finance Track. sanews.gov.za G20 Africa Expert Panel to support Finance Track | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says a G20 Africa Expert Panel will be established to support the work of the G20 Finance Track. | He was speaking during the first day of the G20 Finance and Central Banks Deputies' Meeting, held in Johannesburg, on Wednesday. | The Minister explained that the panel will consist of leading African economic, development and finance experts from the public sector, think tanks, academia and international financial institutions. | "We intend to use our Presidency to advance an African agenda. To further this agenda and ensure that w…
(2024-12-12). Financial injustice a hindrance to Africa's development. sanews.gov.za Financial injustice a hindrance to Africa's development | The transformation of global financial institutions remains critical in addressing Africa's mounting debt challenges, as they perpetuate financial injustice, says United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres.
"The G20 must lead in delivering financial justice. Financing is fundamental ⚪ from inclusive economic growth, to supporting industrialisation and food security or addressing inequalities," Guterres said during the closing session for the Joint Sherpa-Finance and Central Banks Deputies' Meeting, held in Johannesburg, on Wednesday.
(2024-12-12). 4 Pros and Cons of Remote Work. moguldom.com Remote working means working from home or anywhere other than going to the office. It offers many benefits like flexibility or work-life balance. At the same time, it also has some disadvantages, like difficulty communicating or isolation. Here are four major pros and cons of remote work! Pros of Remote Work Here are some pros …
(2024-12-12). Enhancing User Engagement in Online Casino Platforms Through AI-Powered Learning. moguldom.com The online casino industry is amongst the most dynamic and competitive digital entertainment industries. Innovation is no longer optional; it has become imperative as all platforms fight for user attention. Perhaps the most promising development is that of AI-powered educational content to increase user engagement. With the power of artificial intelligence, online casinos can now …
(2024-12-12). Bienvenidos a la posdemocracia europea. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-12). A imunidade parlamentar brasileira morreu em 2021. A culpa é das redes sociais. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-12). Note on the FBI. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-12). O choque de Erdogan em Idlib eclipsa "Kursk" strategic-culture.su
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(2024-12-12). Poland doesn't want Ukraine to join the EU, and neither do other subsidized EU states. strategic-culture.su Ukraine is too poor to join Europe on equal terms, Ian Proud writes. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Since late 2013, when the Ukraine crisi…
(2024-12-12). "Terrorist organization" means whatever the U.S. wants it to mean. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-12). Trump election impacts global green lobby. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-12). Is Bangladesh Living Up to Its Promise of Religious Harmony? pressenza.com Bangladesh is a compelling example of interfaith harmony in a world increasingly polarized by religious strife. The country, with its rich tapestry of diverse religious communities, has historically embraced coexistence among Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians. This commitment to unity is not merely a cultural artifact; it is woven into the very fabric of the nation's identity and governance. | By Tanim Jasim | Recent events, however, have tested this harmony. The arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a monk associated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), has sparked significant unr…
(2024-12-12). Vikram Misri's visit to Dhaka fails to infuse warmth in India, Bangladesh ties. ummid.com The Foreign Secretary of India, Vikram Misri offers were too little, too less and too late to warm up the strained relations between India and Bangladesh.
(2024-12-12). Courts block Kroger-Albertsons merger in landmark victory for consumers, workers, and farmers. nationofchange.org Courts deliver a landmark victory for consumers, workers, and farmers by halting the $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger amid concerns over price hikes and corporate consolidation.
(2024-12-12). $883.7 billion NDAA passed amid Pentagon audit failures and controversial policies. nationofchange.org Congress approves $883.7 billion defense budget despite Pentagon's audit failures and criticism over waste, cultural policies, and misplaced spending priorities.
(2024-12-12). The AU urges swift implementation of Somalia-Ethiopia deal. newarab.com 
The The two countries have been at loggerheads since landlocked Ethiopia struck a deal in…
(2024-12-12). Pope meets Palestinian leader Abbas at the Vatican. newarab.com 
The pair, who have previously met several times, discussed peace efforts during a private half-hour audience according to the Vatican, which released images of them smiling together. | Abbas then me…
(2024-12-12). After heart, King Faisal Hospital performs fully robotic liver transplant. ummid.com King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia successfully performed the first robotic liver transplant in the Western Region of the Kingdom.
(2024-12-12). Officially confirmed, Saudi Arabia is 2034 FIFA World Cup host. ummid.com Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 Football World Cup.
(2024-12-12). Xiaomi YU7 Electric SUV Ready to Hit Road — Check Launch Date. ummid.com Buoyed by the success of SU7 Sedan, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is all set to launch its second electric car "YU7 SUV" in months from now.
(2024-12-12). AP Inter 1st, 2nd Year 2025 Exam Time Table Released. ummid.com The first and second year Intermediate 2025 exams in Andhra Pradesh will respectively start from March 01 and March 03, according to the time table of the annual exams released by the Andhra Pradesh State Board of Intermediate Education.
(2024-12-12). AP SSC 2025 Time Table released. ummid.com According to AP SSC 2025 Time Table, the first paper on March 17 is of First Language (Group A and Composit Course) whereas the last paper on March 31 is of SSC Social Science Theory paper.
(2024-12-12). MUSEVENI: Long live the eyokyeero of the Court Martial. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has written a missive in support of the trial of civilians in military courts. He argued that Court Martials have brought peace to the country by taking quick action against criminals, especially in the Karamoja region. The president has meanwhile directed Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence …
(2024-12-12). Police summons the former embattled leadership of Juma Muslim Group. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) of the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) has summoned the former leadership of the Juma Zukuli Muslim Group in connection with allegations of forgery, the unlawful disposal of trustee property and, misappropriation of approximately Shillings 5 billion. They are Sheikh Muhammad Abdunoor Lunanoba, the former president general …
(2024-12-12). Six countries on three continents to host centennial FIFA World Cup in 2030. independent.co.ug 
Morocco, Portugal and Spain to host FIFA World Cup 2030‚Ñ¢ Three centenary celebration matches to take place in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay in 2030 Saudi Arabia appointed to stage FIFA World Cup 2034‚Ñ¢ ZURICH, SWITZERLAND | THE INDEPENDENT | All 211 FIFA Member Associations that convened virtually at an Extraordinary FIFA Congress, have appointed Morocco, …
(2024-12-12). ULS Meeting Dispute: Court calls for mediation. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A dispute within the Uganda Law Society (ULS) over next week's Extra Ordinary General Meeting has been sent into mediation. Justice Musa Ssekaana on Wednesday ordered the parties to engage in mediation after ULS lawyer Jude Byamukama informed the Court that they wanted to settle the matters out of court. …
(2024-12-12). Who is Canadian-Ugandan rapper Lanie Banks? independent.co.ug 
SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | Right from his childhood days in Mbale in eastern Uganda, Micheal Osings aka Lanie Banks, always involved himself in karaoke, dancing scripts and song writing. Even when he moved to Canada, he joined the church choir headed by Pastor Bill Binaster from the Toronto Christian Outreach Programme. The Canadian-Ugandan Rapper, songwriter …
(2024-12-12). African Central Banks and cyber-security. independent.co.ug 
The rising incidents of cybercrime require that organisations integrate cybersecurity into their core business processes COMMENT | PETER KISITU | In its most recent publication, the Financial Inclusion Global Initiative (Figi) reported that African central banks face three major threats namely; threat to integrity, threat to availability, and threat to confidentiality. The factors that have made …
(2024-12-12). New threshers reducing sorghum post-harvest losses in Lango. independent.co.ug 
Uganda Breweries has donated 5 threshers valued at sh25 million to benefit 1,000 smallholder farmers across the country Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sorghum farmers in the Lango sub-region have said that the use of Uganda Breweries threshers has helped them reduce post-harvest losses and improved sorghum productivity, and production. They said this during …
(2024-12-12). 9 courts in Ankole operating without state prosecutors. independent.co.ug 
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Nine Grade 1 Magistrate Courts in the Ankole Sub-region are operating without state prosecutors. The courts are Kazo, Ruhama, Sanga, Bwizibwera, Ndeija, Rwampara, Rubindi, Rwashamaire, and Ishongorero. Martin Rukundo, the Assistant Director of Public Prosecution made the revelation during the opening of the Civil Appeals and Applications session at Mbarara …
(2024-12-12). Ecobank and partners boost Uganda's Blood Transfusion Services. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ecobank, in partnership with Malaria Free Uganda (MFU), the Ministry of Health, and other key stakeholders, donated critical blood bank equipment valued at Shs1.3 billion to the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS). This generous contribution is aimed at enhancing UBTS's capacity to address the urgent need for blood transfusions, particularly …
(2024-12-12). Northrop Grumman's Mission Solutions Aim To Keep Fourth-Generation Aircraft Lethal And Survivable. twz.com 
Fourth-generation fighter aircraft continue to play critical roles in air forces around the world, even where operators are transitioning to more advanced fifth-generation platforms. The U.S. Air Force, for example, features more F-16s in its total force inventory than any other fighter aircraft type. The
(2024-12-12). Plans For New Hardened Aircraft Shelters Notably Absent From New USAF Base Modernization Strategy. twz.com 
The USAF also says that its bases can no longer be treated as sanctuaries and need to be better prepared to operate while under attack.
(2024-12-12). Ukraine's SA-8 Gecko 'FrankenSAM' Adapted To Fire Air-To-Air Missiles Seen In New Detail. twz.com 
(2024-12-12). Révélation des plans secrets de la CIA pour la déstabilisation de la Syrie. defenddemocracy.press Giuseppe GAGLIANO Président du Centro Studi Strategici Carlo De Cristoforis (Cà¥me, Italie). Membre du comité des conseillers scientifiques internationaux du CF2R. Novembre 2023 Les soulèvements spontanés qui ont eu lieu en Syrie étaient officiellement dirigés par une coalition de ´ modérés ª — la célèbre Armée syrienne libre/ASL — se révoltant contre le régime brutal de Bachar …
(2024-12-12). SATIRE: Pete Hegseth Clarifies Women Allowed In Combat Roles But It's A Huge Turnoff. theonion.com WASHINGTON—In an evident attempt to walk back previous inflammatory statements, prospective Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth clarified Thursday that although he now believes women should be allowed in combat roles, he still sees that as a huge turnoff. "While I want to state that I have nothing but respect for the female troops serving our …
(2024-12-12). Just one disabled MP sitting on the Assisted Dying Bill committee shows what a sham it is. thecanary.co Membership of the committee set to scrutinise Kim Leadbeater's bill to legalise assisted dying shows already that the process will likely be little more than a fig leaf for forcing the legislation through parliament. On Wednesday 11 December, Leadbeater made the announcement on the 23-member committee. Yet notably, she has stacked it with MPs who […] | By
(2024-12-12). Finally, the justice system recognises that men crying 'parental alienation' at women are manipulating the system. thecanary.co On Wednesday 11 December, the Family Justice Council has issued guidance to family court judges in cases where mothers report domestic violence and abusive fathers counter this with allegations of 'parental alienation' to force their children to see them. In short, it tells judges that parental alienation is junk science — and that accusation of […] | By
(2024-12-12). In his final weeks, Biden aims to cut off funding for fossil fuel projects abroad. peoplesworld.org 
In the landscape of international finance for fossil fuels, some of the most important players are obscure government bodies known as "export credit agencies." These agencies provide funding to companies seeking to build large and risky infrastructure projects, often in developing countries. In return, the developers of those projects purchase construction materials or other goods …
(2024-12-12). Still condemning military dollars, Bernie says he'll retire in six years. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Sen. Bernie Sanders, Ind-Vt., the Senate's longest and strongest supporter of workers, just won re-election to a fourth six-year term. But now he says he'll probably be going out—but not quietly—when the six years are up. Sanders, the leader of the Senate's progressive bloc, still blasts excessive military money, denouncing endless wars abroad and fighting …
(2024-12-12). Workers, consumers cheer as Kroger-Albertson's merger dies. peoplesworld.org 
PORTLAND, ORE., and SEATTLE, WASH.—To cheers from workers and consumers, U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson in Portland, Ore., and King County Superior Court Judge Marshall Ferguson in Seattle, Wash., killed the Kroger-Albertson's grocery chain mega-merger. The key issues in both cases were the resulting lack of competition for customers, workers and on prices, had Kroger …
(2024-12-12). 'Landman' series a propaganda promo show for fossil fuel industry. peoplesworld.org 
Billy Bob Thornton has always been one of my favorite actors. Part of the reason I favor him is because of his technical skills: his great range; his ready access to emotion; the unassuming, underdog characters he plays; and his willingness to project vulnerability. Thornton has sympathetically fought for the less powerful in Goliath, Sling …
(2024-12-12). SATIRE: Years Of Inbreeding Causes Dog To Birth British Man. theonion.com MANASSAS, VA—Producing numerous congenital and physical anomalies that include extreme Anglo-Saxon deformities, years of inbreeding reportedly caused a pug named Mabel to give birth to a British man Monday. "It appears that excessive pug inbreeding has resulted in this human male with visibly English traits, a sickly appearance, and a dour demeanor," said veterinarian Jenna Masterson, …
(2024-12-12). Comerica Bank accused of screwing senior & disabled Direct Express debit card holders. indybay.org Comerica Bank The Financial Agent For Direct Express – Debit MasterCard Has Been Sued By The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB):…
(2024-12-12). Sunday 12/15: Obi Kaufmann and Steve Wasserman in Conversation. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2024-12-12). Creaciones artesanales de mujeres cubanas para celebrar el cine (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 dic (RHC) Para celebrar la edición 45 del Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano, tres emprendimientos liderados por mujeres cubanas se unieron y crearon productos exclusivos de cosmética natural que ofrecen a quienes participan en el evento.
(2024-12-12). La Habana acoge congreso internacional de ron ligero de Cuba (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 dic (RHC) El ron ligero cubano pasa hoy a primeros planos global con la realización durante tres días de un coloquio internacional en esta capital que abarca sus aspectos técnicos más sobresalientes.
(2024-12-12). Aerolínea española Iberia presenta propuesta para amantes del vino. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 dic (RHC) La aerolínea española Iberia informó este jueves de su presentación de una línea nombrada Maridae para los amantes del vino que vuelen con esta compañía, indicó hoy un comunicado.
(2024-12-12). FAO apoya en Cuba gestión eficiente de residuos orgánicos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 dic (RHC) La Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO), informó este jueves que apoya la gestión eficiente de residuos orgánicos para proteger el medio ambiente en Cuba.
(2024-12-12). Cooperantes de Cuba en Dominica para apoyar servicios de salud. radiohc.cu Roseau, 12 dic (RHC) Un nuevo grupo de especialistas de la salud de Cuba llegó a Dominica para sumarse a la brigada médica que brinda servicios en dicha isla, confirmaron fuentes diplomáticas este jueves.
(2024-12-12). Celebran en Granma el Día Internacional de la Montaña. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 (RHC) Una de las porciones más emblemáticas de la Sierra Maestra se encuentra enclavada en la provincia de Granma, donde un 25 por ciento de su territorio está comprendido en estás montañas que dotan a su geografía de un variado ecosistema.
(2024-12-12). Cubanos suman votos en Encuesta Deportiva de Prensa Latina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 dic (PL).- Los cubanos Mijaín López y Omara Durand sumaron votos que los mantienen al frente en sus respectivos sexos en la Encuesta de Prensa Latina para escoger a los mejores deportistas de Latinoamérica y el Caribe en 2024.
(2024-12-12). Cubavisión estrenará próximamente la telenovela brasileña Vidas ajenas. cubadebate.cu Vidas Ajenas, así se nombra esta obra escrita por la prestigiosa guionista Lícia Manzo, que significara en su momento, su entrada triunfal en el horario de las 9, en Brasil. La telenovela rescata en su argumento el llevado y traído tópico de los hermanos separados al nacer y destinados a tener vidas opuestas.
(2024-12-12). Aumenta a 223 el número de fallecidos por riadas de la dana de Valencia. cubadebate.cu La cifra de personas fallecidas por las riadas de la dana del pasado 29 de octubre en la provincia de Valencia ha subido este jueves a 223, tras el hallazgo del cadáver de un hombre en Paiporta, aún por identificar, y se mantiene en cuatro el número de personas que siguen desaparecidas seis semanas después de la catástrofe.
(2024-12-12). øCómo anda el ejercicio de fiscalización al control de la masa ganadera en Cuba? cubadebate.cu Una mayor concurrencia de los tenentes de animales a las oficinas de Registro Pecuario es, a primera vista, el impacto del ejercicio de fiscalización al control de la masa ganadera que tiene lugar en Cuba. En la actualidad más de un 90% de la masa vacuna del país se encuentra en el sector cooperativo-campesino.
(2024-12-12). Estrenarán hoy serie humorística cubana. cubadebate.cu Los amantes del humor hecho en Cuba y protagonizado por sus propios artistas tendrán una nueva propuesta para disfrutar este diciembre y más allá, con Floro La Serie, cuyo estreno acontecerá hoy. Dicha comedia de situación para la pequeña pantalla posee un personaje principal que encarna al "hombre de a pie".
(2024-12-12). Segunda intervención quirúrgica a Lula concluye con éxito. cubadebate.cu La operación a la que fue sometido el presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, finalizó con éxito, declaró el medico Roberto Kalil, quien explicó que la operación, la segunda en una semana, duró menos de una hora y se realizó en una sala de cateterismo. "El procedimiento fue un éxito, se acabó", dijo el galeno.
(2024-12-12). Mejora el monitoreo de los desplazamientos de la Tierra en Cuba. cubadebate.cu En Cuba, las redes de monitoreo han ido incrementándose y brindando información cada vez más confiable. La red geodésica nacional tiene 12 estaciones permanentes con registros cada 30 segundos. Entre otras cosas, las mediciones permiten caracterizar mejor los movimientos tectónicos en las fallas geológicas que están provocando sismos.
(2024-12-12). Respuesta a "Ensalada matemática con números en diferentes formatos y un triángulo virtuoso de tres grandes héroes" cubadebate.cu Buena participación y hasta interacción de los acertijandos. Y qué bien que El Triste, regresa a nuestra Columna con nuevos bríos. Gracias al viejo amigo Jorge Milanés por sus alentadoras palabras. Vamos por partes.
(2024-12-12). Mundial de Fútbol de 2030: Punto de encuentro entre países, continentes y generaciones. cubadebate.cu La FIFA confirmó este miércoles 11 de diciembre que España, Portugal y Marruecos serán sedes del Mundial 2030. Lo harán con partidos puntuales en tres países de Sudamérica. Esta última propuesta conjunta marcará un hito al llevar la Copa del Mundo a tres continentes y seis naciones, incluyendo a Uruguay, Argentina y Paraguay.
(2024-12-12). Palestina expone su realidad en Cuba a través del cine. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 dic (RHC) La realidad del pueblo palestino se muestra hoy en el Festival del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano de La Habana mediante el filme "From Ground Zero", primera producción salida del Fondo Masharawi para las Películas y los Realizadores de Gaza.
(2024-12-12). Se preparan diputados cubanos para nuevo periodo de sesiones del Parlamento. radiohc.cu Los diputados cubanos se preparan para el cuarto periodo ordinario de sesiones de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba, en su Décima Legislatura, convocado para la semana próxima en La Habana, la capital.
(2024-12-12). Conmemoran en Cuba 80 aniversario del Ejército Popular de Vietnam (+Fotos). cubadebate.cu Desde su fundación y hasta la actualidad el Ejército Popular de Vietnam ha desempeñado un papel decisivo en el enfrentamiento y derrota a las diferentes agresiones de potencias colonialistas e imperialistas contra esta República; por ello, conmemorar hoy el aniversario 80 de su fundación devino gran júbilo para los pueblos de Cuba y la República Socialista de Vietnam.
(2024-12-12). Fallece Sánchez Parodi, destacado diplomático cubano. cubadebate.cu Este miércoles falleció el destacado diplomático y periodista cubano Ramón Sánchez Parodi, quien fuera un especialista en temas internacionales, como la política de Estados Unidos. Escribió el libro "Cuba-USA. Diez tiempos de una relación". Estudió las relaciones entre ambos países no solo desde la teoría, sino desde su experiencia vital.
(2024-12-12). Allí donde el amor engendra maravillas. cubadebate.cu Hace más de tres décadas, la vocación humanista de la Revolución y su compromiso con la defensa de todos los derechos para todas las personas se dieron cita, de la mano de Fidel, y nació, el 31 de diciembre de 1989, la escuela Solidaridad con Panamá, dedicada a la atención de niños con discapacidades físico-motoras.
(2024-12-12). Syria, anno 2024, la caduta. strategic-culture.su Nei prossimi giorni, i ribelli terroristi si divideranno territori, influenza, amministrazioni. Il tavolo da poker è aperto e il piatto è molto ricco. | Segue nostro àà la notte fra il 7 e l'8 dicembre 2024: la Repubblica Araba di Siria, governata da Bashar al-Assad, cade. Questo momento segna una tappa nella Storia che potrebbe fare la differenza per il futuro del mondo intero. | Lo confesso: questo è l'articolo che non avrei mai…
(2024-12-12). Como un cerebro digital. radiohc.cu En una evidencia más de las potencialidades del grupo BRICS, en ese bloque de naciones con economías emergentes surgirá la Alianza para el Desarrollo de la Inteligencia Artificial.
(2024-12-12). Conmemoran en Angola aniversario 20 del ALBA (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Luanda, 12 dic (RHC) Las embajadas de Venezuela, Nicaragua y Cuba en Angola conmemoraron este jueves el aniversario 20 de la Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP), fundada el 14 de diciembre de 2004.
(2024-12-12). Aprueban laboratorio conjunto China-Cuba de la Franja y la Ruta. radiohc.cu Chengdu, China 12 dic (RHC) El Ministerio de Ciencia y Tecnología de China aprobó este jueves el establecimiento del Laboratorio Conjunto China-Cuba de la Franja y la Ruta, dedicado a la neurotecnología y la interacción cerebro-máquina.
(2024-12-12). Biden anuncia conmutaciones de penas e indultos en EEUU. radiohc.cu Washington, 12 dic (RHC) El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, anunció este jueves la conmutación de penas de unas mil 500 personas y el indulto a 39 condenados por delitos no violentos.
(2024-12-12). Cuba: Evalúan en proyecciones para reimpulsar la economía. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 dic (RHC) La evaluación del cumplimiento de las proyecciones del Gobierno para corregir distorsiones e impulsar la economía y la rendición de cuentas del Buró Político ocupan este jueves los debates del IX Pleno del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC).
(2024-12-12). Anuncian calendario de Cuba para Liga de Naciones de Voleibol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 dic (JIT).- El equipo masculino de Cuba rivalizará con Eslovenia, Brasil, Ucrania y Estados Unidos, en este orden, en la primera semana de la Liga de Naciones de Voleibol 2025.
(2024-12-12). Convocan a cuarta edición del Coloquio Patria. cubadebate.cu La Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (UPEC) convocó este miércoles a profesionales de la comunicación y a la población a participar en el IV Coloquio Internacional "Patria", previsto del 17 al 19 de marzo de 2025. La cita celebrará el aniversario 20 del canal multiestatal Telesur, fundado por los líderes Fidel Castro y Hugo Chávez.
(2024-12-12). El indio Gukesh Dommaraju gana el Mundial de ajedrez y se convierte en el campeón más joven de la historia. cubadebate.cu El indio Gukesh Dommaraju, de 18 años, se convirtió en el campeón mundial más joven de ajedrez clásico de la historia, tras vencer al chino Ding Liren por 7.5-6,5 en la final al mejor de 14 en Singapur, este jueves. Gukesh y el monarca defensor Ding llegaron al último juego empatados, pero fue el joven quien pudo reclamar el punto crucial después de un error de Ding.
(2024-12-12). Este domingo en Cuadrando la Caja, "Resolución 56: øQué va a pasar con el comercio interior en Cuba?" cubadebate.cu Este domingo 15 de diciembre, con retransmisiones el martes 17 y el miércoles 18 de diciembre, conversaremos sobre la "Resolución 56: øqué va a pasar con el comercio interior en Cuba?". Si le cuadra debatir al respecto, comparta con nosotros sus opiniones a través de nuestras redes digitales en: Telegram, Cubadebate, Facebook y YouTube.
(2024-12-12). AHS: El arte joven siempre en movimiento. cubadebate.cu En estos momentos, la Asociación Hermanos Saíz realiza el Encuentro de Jóvenes radialistas La Vuelta Abajo, en Pinar del Río; el festival Entre Música, en Las Tunas; y el evento literario Del verso y de la miel, en el municipio holguinero de Báguanos. Este viernes comenzará también el festival de arte callejero Lunas de Invierno.
(2024-12-12). Convocan a cuarta edición del Coloquio Patria. cubadebate.cu La Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (UPEC) convocó este miércoles a profesionales de la comunicación y a la población a participar en el IV Coloquio Internacional "Patria", previsto del 17 al 19 de marzo de 2025. La cita celebrará el aniversario 20 del canal multiestatal Telesur, fundado por Fidel y Hugo Chávez Frías.
(2024-12-12). Comienza este jueves IX Pleno del Comité Central del Partido. cubadebate.cu Desde hoy y hasta mañana sesionará en La Habana el IX Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, en el cual se abordarán temas cruciales para el futuro de la economía y la sociedad cubana. Los miembros del organismo superior de dirección del Partido entre Congresos, evaluarán el cumplimiento de las proyecciones del Gobierno.
(2024-12-12). Firman en La Habana memorando para mejorar la producción de arroz. cubadebate.cu La firma este 11 de diciembre, en La Habana, de un memorando de entendimiento entre el Centro Agrícola de la Universidad Estadual de Louisiana, Estados Unidos, y el Instituto de Investigaciones de Granos (IIG), de Cuba, abrirá nuevas relaciones de cooperación para mejorar la producción de arroz en el país.
(2024-12-12). Qué trae la prensa cubana, jueves 12 de diciembre de 2024. cubadebate.cu