(2024-04-16). Israel Wants Temporary Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza: Hamas. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Ezzat al-Rishq, a member of Hamas’ political bureau, said that Israel is seeking a ceasefire agreement with Hamas to secure the release of its hostages before resuming military operations in the Gaza Strip. | RELATED: | “Israel wanted a temporary agreement to release its prisoners, in order to resume war and extermination thereafter,” he said. | Noting that the attempts by Israel to release its hostages “by force have failed,” t…
(2024-04-16). Interview with John Reuwer member International Civilian Aid Flotilla to Gaza. pressenza.com The International Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) will sail in mid-April with multiple vessels, carrying 5500 tons of humanitarian aid and hundreds of international human rights observers to challenge the ongoing illegal Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip. This is an emergency mission as the situation in Gaza is dire, with famine setting in northern Gaza, and catastrophic hunger present throughout the Gaza Strip as the result of a deliberate policy by the Israeli government to starve the Palestinian people. Time is critical as experts predict that hunger and disease could claim more lives than have been killed i…
(2024-04-16). Israel’s Latest Lie Is That It Has ‘No Choice’ But To Attack Iran. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Both Israel and the US are pretending to be powerless in this situation, when in reality they’re both anything but. They’re like two muggers getting ready to mug someone and saying “If only there was something we could do to stop this terrible mugging!”
(2024-04-16). Thousands participate in global protests targeting economic arteries and weapons manufacturers. wsws.org In coordinated actions, protesters in major cities around the world blocked traffic and logistics hubs to protest the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
(2024-04-16). A delicate dance: the US and Israel’s dilemma in responding to Iranian strikes. thealtworld.com When Iran retaliated for the destruction of its consulate in Damascus, the United States led the formation of a regional international coalition (US Air Force and ground bases, UK, France, Jordan and NATO ships) to contain the fallout. This limited the range of ballistic missiles so that only a few could penetrate the defences, including the several Israeli layers of interception missiles. This strategic intervention gave Israel significant moral support and reinforced its confidence in strong defences should it decide to confront Iran directly. This support came despite international condemnation of Israel’s cri…
(2024-04-16). Iran restores its deterrence. thealtworld.com Tehran’s response will be far more powerful if Israel attacks back | The same people who dismiss the Palestinians’ astonishing achievement in resisting Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip for more than six months, are now downplaying what Iran achieved on Saturday night when it launched more than 300 drones and missiles at two Israeli airbases in the southern Naqab region of occupied Palestine. | First, they said Israel is a regional superpower which will crush all resistance and take control of the Gaza Strip within a couple of weeks. Now, they’re all over social media trivialising Iran’s retaliatory strike for t…
(2024-04-16). Amal Clooney’s Silence On Gaza Shows The Limits Of Liberalism. progressivehub.net ALAN MACLEOD | MINT PRESS NEWS…
(2024-04-16). If The Mainstream Worldview Was Accurate, Gaza Wouldn’t Be Burning. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The destruction of Gaza proves the entire mainstream western worldview is bullshit, because if the mainstream western worldview was accurate, the destruction of Gaza would not be happening.
(2024-04-16). Israel wants temporary ceasefire agreement in Gaza: Hamas official. muslimmirror.com GAZA : Israel is seeking a ceasefire agreement with Hamas to secure the release of its hostages before resuming military operations in the Gaza Strip, Ezzat al-Rishq, a member of Hamas’ political bureau, has said. Al-Rishq said on Monday that Israel wanted “a temporary agreement to release its prisoners, in order to resume war and …
(2024-04-16). We don't have to be enemies. indybay.org We demand a ceasefire. The release of the hostages. An end to the military occupation of Palestine. We stand side by side with our Palestinian friends.There is no alternative to peace in Israel and Palestine. Not for Jews, not for Palestinians and not for the other people who live there. This is not naàØve, but realistic and pragmatic. It is not radical, but the only option to end the suffering…
(2024-04-16). US Government Rejects Australia’s Call To End Assange Case, Submits ‘Assurances’ For Extradition. thedissenter.org 
Faced with a deadline set by the British High Court of Justice, the United States Embassy in London submitted “assurances” to potentially avoid an appeal in the case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The assurances come days after the Wall Street Journal
(2024-04-16). Suspending the Rule of Tolerable Violence: Israel’s Attack and Iran’s Retaliation. dissidentvoice.org The Middle East has, for some time, been a powder keg where degrees of violence are tolerated with ceremonial mania and a calculus of restraint. Assassinations can take place at a moment’s notice. Revenge killings follow with dashing speed. Suicide bombings of immolating power are carried out. Drone strikes of devastating, collective punishment are ordered, …
(2024-04-16). The Palestine Congress. dissidentvoice.org 
Thank God for the German Hate Police! Or heil … or whatever the appropriate salutation is for these unsung heroes. They just saved us all from “hate” again! Yes, that’s right, once again, democracy-loving people here in New Normal Berlin and all across the New Normal world were right on the brink of being exposed …
(2024-04-16). A Brief History of Kill Lists, From Langley to Lavender. dissidentvoice.org The bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes are buried in a mass grave in Khan Younis. Photo credit: Al-Jazeera The Israeli online magazine +972 has published a detailed report on Israel’s use of an artificial intelligence (AI) system called “Lavender” to target thousands of Palestinian men in its bombing campaign in Gaza. When Israel …
(2024-04-16). Palestine Action Proves The Power Of Tenacity. popularresistance.org The Bristol Seven, members of the group Palestine Action, recently escaped what could have been much harsher sentencing to effectively walk free with suspended sentences for their part in a protest that targeted an Israeli arms manufacturer investing in England. | The case, brought by Elbit UK, is a powerful example of how direct action can shine a light on continued British complicity in Israeli war crimes in Palestine. | Escaping incarceration was a significant victory that will have consequences reaching far beyond the courtroom.
(2024-04-16). When will Gaza's schools be safe? electronicintifada.net Israel has denied us the right to education.
(2024-04-16). Horror and humiliation near Gaza's main hospital. electronicintifada.net Israel forced the men in a family to strip before they were evacuated.
(2024-04-16). Leaked Document Shows NYT Censorship of Words Like “Genocide” in Gaza Coverage. truthout.org The New York Times has a policy of systematically censoring words like “genocide” and “ethnic cleansing” in its coverage of Israel’s genocidal assault of Gaza, according to an internal memo obtained by The Intercept this week. The Times memo instructs its journalists to avoid using the terms “genocide,” “ethnic cleansing” and “refugee camps” when writing about Palestine. It directs them to steer… |
(2024-04-16). Risk of Starvation and Imminent Famine for Children in Gaza, Sudan; Imperative to Immediately Scale Up Humanitarian Access. reliefweb.int Countries: occupied Palestinian territory, Sudan | Source: UN Office of the SRSG for Children and Armed Conflict | New York, 16 April 2024 – The armed conflicts in Gaza and Sudan have created unconscionable and catastrophic humanitarian consequences for children, who are now facing starvation and an imminent risk of famine if no actions are urgently taken to ensure and speed up the safe, systematic, and unimpeded delivery of life-saving assistance. This is especially so in northern Gaza, where UNICEF reports that one in six children is acutely malnourished while in Sudan, nearly 14 million children — hal…
(2024-04-16). Guatemala Key Message Update, March 2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: Guatemala | Source: Famine Early Warning System Network | Please refer to the attached file. | Key Messages | In March, seasonal agricultural employment for commercial cash crops, a source of income that many rural households depend on, declines. Following low staple grain harvests in 2023, the poorest rural households in the areas of the Dry Corridor, the Western Highlands, and Alta Verapaz started 2024 with little to no staple grain reserves. This was compounded by atypical debt incurred due to premature dependence on the market to meet basic food needs, which caused these households to enter the…
(2024-04-16). Workers Demand General Strike for Palestine & Against Genocide in Gaza at SFLC Meeting. indybay.org Workers called on the San Francisco Labor Council to support a general strike for Palestine and against the genocide in Gaza. The SFLC leadership tried to lock the door to the meeting. They also have prevented any resolution on Palestine from coming up at their meetings.
(2024-04-16). Monday 4/15: Santa Cruz: No Taxes for Genocide and War. indybay.org in front of main Post Office (850 Front Street) Santa Cruz; also at clock tower on nearby Water Street.
(2024-04-16). Notes on Genocide, Solidarity, and Liberation. antipodeonline.org Where does one begin to chronicle the cumulative calculus of 164 days of genocide?>
(2024-04-16). “I’m Jewish, and I’ve Covered Wars. I Know War Crimes When I See Them”: Reporter Peter Maass on Gaza. democracynow.org 
We speak with veteran journalist Peter Maass about the Israeli war on Gaza and his new opinion piece for The Washington Post headlined “I’m Jewish, and I’ve covered wars. I know war crimes when I see them.” Maass, who was a senior editor at The Intercept until earlier this year, has spent decades covering wars, including the Bosnian genocide in the 1990s that killed about 100,000 people over nearly four years. He says many of the same war crimes he reported then are part of Israel’s current assault, including sniper attacks on civilians, bombing of civilian infrastructure, attacks on…
(2024-04-16). The Worst is Yet to Come: Public Hearing at the European Parliament on the Ongoing Genocide in Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com
(2024-04-16). Germany Confirms Its Collaboration with Genocide, Shuts Down Palestine Conference. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-16). Tuesday 4/16: Google Cloud HQ: No Tech for Genocide. indybay.org Google Cloud HQ, 1175 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale…
(2024-04-16). Sunday 5/12: Israel and Palestine, race and genocide. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or via Zoom | zoom.us/j/92814559714?pwd=cWU3VEdhbFUvdT… | Meeting ID: 928 1455 9714 | Passcode: 806110…
(2024-04-16). Texas Governor orders crackdown on pro-Palestinian speech on campuses. wsws.org The reactionary decree, which explicitly targets the Students for Justice in Palestine, declares total support for Israel’s genocide and identifies every expression of criticism of Zionism as a form of antisemitism that is to be subject to punitive measures.
(2024-04-16). David North answers questions at Wayne State University on the Gaza genocide and the fight for socialism. wsws.org This critical question-and-answer session, organized by the IYSSE at Wayne State University, should be studied by all those who want to stop the genocide in Gaza.
(2024-04-16). US activist calls for stopping US arms deliveries to Israel. plenglish.com Washington, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) The path to avoid a broader war in the Middle East is clear: the United States must stop the delivery of weapons to Israel and end the genocide in Gaza, said activist Medea Benjamin.
(2024-04-16). ALBA-TCP Expresses Concern over Violence in the Middle East. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-Peoples’ Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) expressed its concern over the escalation of violence in the Middle East. | RELATED: | “Once again, ALBA-TCP condemns the genocide perpetrated by Israel in Gaza, which has added to the endless suffering of the Palestinian people and has endangered peace in the region,” it said. | This Latin American organization regarded Israel’s actions as…
(2024-04-16). Germany: Police terror, intimidation and censorship against opposition to the genocide in Gaza. wsws.org A series of recent events demonstrate the manner in which the repression of opponents of the Israeli genocide in Gaza is being massively intensified.
(2024-04-16). No Taxes for War and Genocide! Nationwide Economic Blockade. indybay.org Protest at IRS offices and blocking of Golden Gate bridge and major Bay Area highways as part of a world wide protest against the genocide of the Palestinian people being perpetrated by Israel, the US, France, and Germany.
(2024-04-16). Israel vows “response” to Iranian strikes, as Gaza genocide continues. wsws.org Forty-eight hours after Iran launched an airstrike on Israel, Israeli officials offered indications Monday that Israel is preparing military strikes on Iranian targets, as the US-provoked war in the Middle East continued to escalate.
(2024-04-16). Demonstrators Across the World Disrupt Cities in Protest of Gaza Genocide. truthout.org Demonstrators across every inhabited continent took to the streets to block major corridors and spots of economic activity on Monday, April 15, in a coordinated economic disruption to protest Israel’s genocide in Gaza. The “A15” protests were planned across 50 cities, including 21 in the U.S., encompassing 17 countries in total. Protesters blocked shipping ports and railroads… |
(2024-04-16). Apr 16, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
Handel: Zadok the Priest Israeli Assassinations and Public Scrutiny, by Ron Unz The Gaza genocide as explicit policy: Michael Hudson names all names, by Pepe Escobar MoA: The Resistance Axis Penetrated The Zionist Security Screen How Ultranationalist Zionists Seek the Destruction of the Al Aqsa Mosque to Produce the End Times, by Kevin Kirk Dead on Arrival: Israel’s Blowback Genocide, by Ellen Cantarow The Missiles of April, by Scott Ritter Not Just Candace Owens: The Right Is Turning Against Ben Shapiro & Israel (Video w/Mnar Adley) Russian Assessment Begins of the Iran Operation Against Is…
(2024-04-16). Serbia Is Resisting a UN General Assembly Plan to Mark the Srebrenica Genocide. passblue.com 
Less than a week after the Rwandan genocide of 1994 was marked in a somber, candelit ceremony in the United Nations General Assembly Hall, the creation of an international day to commemorate a genocide that happened in Europe in 1995 — Srebrenica — is going to be considered by countries at the UN this week. …
(2024-04-16). David North answers questions on the Gaza genocide and the fight for socialism at Wayne State University. wsws.org This critical question-and-answer session, organized by the IYSSE at Wayne State University, should be studied by all those who want to stop the genocide in Gaza.
(2024-04-16). Google employees lead sit-ins protesting company’s complicity in genocide. peoplesdispatch.org
(2024-04-16). Will Israel start a regional war? liberationnews.org 
There is only one way to remove the threat of a regional war breaking out: End the genocide in Gaza.
(2024-04-16). Ottawa Fails to Condemn Israeli Damage to Canadian Embassy. libya360.wordpress.com Yves Engler A building beside the Iranian embassy in Syria, hit amid Israel’s terrorist attack against the embassy. Source: Press TV An apartheid state committing genocide damaged a Canadian embassy while conducting a flagrant war crime. But Ottawa has remained silent about an incident designed to ignite a regional war. Two weeks ago, the Israeli…
(2024-04-16). US to Attack Iran Or Israel Goes Nuclear? Israel Knows Only Genocide and Escalation. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-16). Rank-and-file forum discusses Australian Labor government’s pro-business and war restructuring of education. wsws.org The Albanese government’s Universities Accord cannot be separated from Labor’s whole pro-business agenda, its commitment to US war plans and its complicity in the US-backed genocide in Gaza.
(2024-04-16). Berlin police raid and shut down conference opposing Gaza genocide. mronline.org 
On Friday afternoon, the German capital of Berlin witnessed scenes reminiscent of the era of the Nazi regime.
(2024-04-16). International Humanitarian Law in the Israeli-Gaza Conflict. jamanetwork.com To the Editor In response to the recent Viewpoint titled “Wars in Gaza and Beyond,” we would like to highlight that the most important law for protecting life is article 2 of the 1948 United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. It defined genocide as “any of the following acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group such as killing members of the group; causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group; deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of life calculated to bring about its physical de…
(2024-04-16). After 40 Years, Indigenous Genocide Survivors In Guatemala Seek Justice. popularresistance.org In Guatemala, during the government of Fernando Romeo Lucas García from 1978 to 1982, genocidal acts, sexual violence and other crimes against humanity were committed against Indigenous people in Ixil. After 40 years, victims of these crimes are finally having their day in court in a case against the president’s brother, Manuel Benedicto Lucas García, who served as the Chief of General Staff of the Army. Clearing the FOG speaks with Michelle Liang and Sarasuadi Ochoa of the Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA) about the case, the work done to demand accountability and the powerful indigenou…
(2024-04-16). Former Ecuador FM says embassy raid signals a deeper political crisis. therealnews.com 
Ecuador has been thrust into the international spotlight following a flagrantly illegal raid on the Mexican embassy on April 5. President Daniel Noboa ordered the raid to arrest former Vice President Jorge Glas, who had sought asylum on the embassy grounds since Dec. 2023. Mexico has responded by severing diplomatic ties with Ecuador and filing a complaint with the ICJ, specifically requesting that the court expel Ecuador from the UN until an apology is given. Governments across the Americas and the world have joined the chorus of denunciations, noting the violation of diplomatic immunity as a severe breach…
(2024-04-16). What ‘mysterious ICBM’ did Russia just test launch. infobrics.org The latest test sends a very clear message to the political West. If NATO is considering the possibility of escalating its aggression in Europe, such actions will certainly be met with a swift response. This may also include the belligerent alliance’s recent engagement in the Middle East, where the US and its regional vassals have been contemplating attacks on Iran.
(2024-04-16). Former US officials calling for regime change in China and “greater friction” thus risking world peace. infobrics.org Parts of the American establishment consider China to have peaked and overestimate US power.
(2024-04-16). Is Part of the World De-Dollarising. infobrics.org Something is wrong with the dollar. The US currency has been in a downward phase for months, depreciating against other world currencies. There are those who foresee a change of cycle, although other analysts are more cautious and continue to vindicate the dollar’s reign…
(2024-04-16). Brics’ Own Credit Ratings Agencies Could Avert High Debt Servicing Costs. infobrics.org Emerging economies feel that high servicing costs become self-fulfilling prophecies…
(2024-04-16). Kiev admits it has no control over weapons distributed to ordinary citizens. infobrics.org The case clearly shows that the regime is concerned about the possibility of a popular insurrection.
(2024-04-16). “Mobilisation has turned into a real nightmare for Ukrainians” – former PM Mykola Azarov. infobrics.org The New York Times reports that Ukrainian soldiers are battered and exhausted.
(2024-04-16). Russia Cheers India’s Stellar Space Success. infobrics.org “Russia, as a pioneer in space exploration, has always favoured Indian success. Our engagements date back to 1975, when the Soviet Union helped launch Aryabhata, India’s first satellite. The second satellite, Bhaskara, was launched by the Soviet Union in 1979”
(2024-04-16). International Humanitarian Law in the Israeli-Gaza Conflict. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent Viewpoint elucidated the potential of IHL in protecting the sacredness of health care. But, they also highlighted the difficulties in implementing its lofty principles. Throughout most modern wars, protection of the right to health embodied in these humanitarian principles has been violated, by targeting civilians and their living spaces. The brutal October 7 Hamas attack that included rapes, burning of infants, torching individuals while still alive, and killing of parents in front of their children, as well as hostage-taking, unfortunately continues this horrific pattern of modern terrori…
(2024-04-16). Google Employees Sit-In to Protest ‘Project Nimbus’ AI Tech Contract With the Israeli Military. unicornriot.ninja 
(2024-04-16). Netanyahu’s Risky Gamble: Iran’s Retaliation Puts Israel on Edge. thealtworld.com On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Melik Abdul discuss a plethora of current events, including the latest escalation between Iran and Israel. |
(2024-04-16). White House Says It Opposes Standalone Israel Military Aid Bill. scheerpost.com 
(2024-04-16). Will Israel start a regional war? peoplesdispatch.org Dramatic developments over the weekend have left people around the world asking themselves: Will there be a regional war in West Asia? Right now, the top leaders of the Israeli government and military are debating whether or not to launch a major attack on Iran. This comes after The idea that Iran is the aggressor in this situation is an absurd reversal of reality. The strike was carr…
(2024-04-16). International Humanitarian Law in the Israeli-Gaza Conflict—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply Letters by Dr Adler and colleagues, Dr Sheinfeld Gorin, Mr Kels, and Dr Richter and colleagues in response to our recent Viewpoint raise 3 central issues: our limited attention to Hamas’ actions, including on October 7; our strong suggestion that Israeli strikes have, in at least some cases, amounted to war crimes; and a proposed path forward.
(2024-04-16). Israeli press review: Israel warned against attacking Iran. middleeasteye.net 
Israeli press review: Israel warned against attacking Iran | Former defence officials and columnists warn that by pursuing Iran, Netanyahu’s government risks weakening Israel’s security and could hasten its own collapse | | An Israeli soldier takes up a position in front of a battery…
(2024-04-16). The Heat: Middle East Tensions. america.cgtn.com 
The Israeli war cabinet discussed how to respond to Iran’s aerial assault. Western countries including Israel’s biggest ally the United States thwarted the attack after ample warning from Iran. | U.S. President Joe Biden has reportedly told Israel that Washington will not support an Israeli counterattack. What can we expect next? | Joining the discussion: |
(2024-04-16). A Brief History of Kill Lists, From Langley to Israel’s AI System Called “Lavender” globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-16). Iran’s Military Strike On Israel Was A Gentle Tap — Compared To What Could Come Next | Ep. 21. thealtworld.com The Cradle News Round-Up, Episode 21 | Iran’s missile/drone strikes on Israel deserve top marks. Militarily, diplomatically, …
(2024-04-16). Iran strikes Israel’s myth of invulnerability. uwidata.com 
On the night of April 13 to 14, for the first time in its history, Iran stroke Israel with missiles and drones fired from its territory. From hundreds of kilometers away, drones and ballistic missiles targeted many points. We made an interview with Gàºrkan Demir, the representative of the Turkish TV channel Ulusal Kanal in …
(2024-04-16). Iran and the US Say Enough, Will Israel Go Along? counterpunch.org 
he conventional wisdom in the United States is that Iran has conducted a “blatant and powerful act of direct war” against Israel. However, the Iranian attack has been a long time coming in view of the past ten years of Israel’s cyberwar against Iran; the assassination of senior Iranian nuclear scientists on Iranian territory; and the killing of at least 18 Iranian generals and military commanders. The drone and missile attack on April 13th was carefully calibrated to target the Nevatim air base in southern Israel, which is Israel’s largest air base, as well as the Golan Heights. The F-35s that attacked the Irania…
(2024-04-16). Gaza: 46 Palestinians killed, 110 injured by Israeli attacks last 24hrs. muslimnews.co.uk 46 Palestinians were killed and 110 others wounded by indiscriminate Israeli Defence Forces in Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours, according to Health Ministry. This brings to total number of Palestinians killed by Israeli bombings in Gaza Strip since 7 October to 33,843, including 14,520 children and 9,560 women and 76,575, including 12,000 children …
(2024-04-16). Israeli mobs set homes, cars ablaze in West Bank pogrom. mronline.org 
Hundreds of extremist settlers laid waste to Palestinian villages in the West Bank under the protection of the Israeli army.
(2024-04-16). UN Rights Office Says Israel Still Imposing ‘Unlawful’ Restrictions on Gaza Aid. news.antiwar.com The UN’s Human Rights Office said on Tuesday that Israel is still imposing “unlawful” restrictions on aid entering Gaza despite US and Israeli claims that there’s been an increase in deliveries, Reuters reported on Tuesday. After Israel slaughtered seven workers for the World Central Kitchen on April 1, Benjamin Netanyahu’s government made a commitment to …
(2024-04-16). Hezbollah Commander Killed in Israeli Strike on Car in South Lebanon. news.antiwar.com
(2024-04-16). ‘They Will Not Break Us’: How Israel Tortures Thousands of Palestinian Political Prisoners. youtube.com 
Walid Daqqa, a prominent Palestinian revolutionary organizer and thinker, and one of the longest-serving Palestinian political prisoners, died in an Israeli jail after spending 38 years imprisoned by the Israeli occupation. Diagnosed with cancer in 2022, Israel killed Daqqa through medical neglect, refusing to provide him with available medical treatment. Basil Farraj, Assistant Professor at …
(2024-04-16). Iran-Israel Conflict | US National Security Advisor postpones visit to India for 2nd time. ptcnews.tv Iran-Israel Conflict | Amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East after Iran strike on Israel, the National Security Advisor of the United States, Jake Sullivan, postponed his trip to India this weekAccording to the spokesperson for the US Embassy, NSA Sullivan eagerly anticipates convening the annual review of the Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) at the earliest opportunity.”Due to ongoing events in the Middle East, NSA Sullivan has postponed his trip to India this week. NSA Sullivan looks forward to holding the Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) annual review at the…
(2024-04-16). Iran Attack Puts Israeli Rafah Invasion On Ice. popularresistance.org Israel was on the verge of launching a ground offensive on the Gazan city of Rafah but delayed the campaign after Iran launched a massive retaliatory attack on Israel over the weekend, CNN reported on 15 April. | Citing Israeli sources, CNN reported that the Israeli Air Force was set to begin dropping leaflets on parts of Rafah on Monday in preparation for a ground offensive into Rafah — Gaza’s southernmost city where more than 1 million displaced Palestinians are sheltering from Israel’s six-month bombing campaign. | Those plans were allegedly halted after Iran launched an attack of some 300 missiles and d…
(2024-04-16). ‘Operation al-Aqsa Flood’ Day 193: Israel ‘considers’ strike against Iran, continues to deny entry of aid into Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
Israel says it is considering a strike against Iran “that would not lead to a war” as it continues to restrict aid access to the Strip. Meanwhile, settlers in the West Bank escalated attacks against villages, killing two Palestinians.
(2024-04-16). Israel: Document reveals criminalisation of word ‘martyr’ on social media. middleeasteye.net 
Israel: Document reveals criminalisation of word ‘martyr’ on social media | Policy guidance issued by the attorney general’s office says quoting Quran verses could amount to incitement if used in context of ‘terrorism’ | | A demonstrator raises a placard that reads ‘down with the fascist occupation…
(2024-04-16). Under Cover of War in Gaza, Assault on West Bank Intensifies: Palestinian Journalist Dalia Hatuqa. democracynow.org 
The Western corporate media is failing in its coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza, says Palestinian independent journalist Dalia Hatuqa. “A lot of what’s missing from the bigger portrait … is the Palestinian voice,” says Hatuqa, who applauds local journalists in Gaza for providing the world a crucial window into what’s happening there while international reporters are blocked by Israel from entering the territory. “Nobody knows Gaza better than the Gazan journalists on the ground.” Hatuqa also speaks about her latest piece for The Century Foundation about rising Israeli st…
(2024-04-16). How pro-Palestinian protestors brought traffic to a screeching halt across the US. middleeasteye.net 
How pro-Palestinian protestors brought traffic to a screeching halt across the US | Protestors brought traffic to a standstill in New York, Chicago, and other major cities while demanding an end to Israel’s war on Gaza | | Pro-Palestinian demonstrators stopped traffic on San Francisco’s Golden Gate…
(2024-04-16). Report: Iran Attack Delays Israel’s Invasion of Rafah. news.antiwar.com Iran’s reprisal attack on Israel has delayed Israeli plans to invade the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, CNN reported on Monday, citing Israeli sources. The sources said that the Israeli Air Force was set to drop leaflets on Rafah on Monday to tell the more than 1 million civilians who are in the city …
(2024-04-16). On the Conflict Between Israel and Iran. The Threat of World War. Emanuel Pastreich. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-16). Legitimate Defense: Deconstructing the Legality of Iran’s Retaliation Against Israel. orinocotribune.com By Xavier Villar — Apr 15, 2024 | Late on Saturday, Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) launched a barrage of drones and missiles at the occupied Palestinian territories in what was a fitting response to the Zionist regime’s attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1. | The attack on the consulate resulted in the assassination of seven Iranian military advisors, including two high-ranking IRGC commanders who were in Syria as advisers invited by the Syrian government. | The Zionist attack on the Iranian diplomatic mission in Syria represented a blatant violation of all international conv…
(2024-04-16). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org Since the Israel-Gaza war began on October 7, journalists and media across the region have faced a hostile environment that has made reporting on the war exceptionally challenging. In addition to documenting the growing tally of journalists killed and injured, CPJ’s research has found multiple kinds of incidents of journalists being targeted while carrying out…
(2024-04-16). 70,000 people’s names have been given to Number 10 calling for it to stop arms exports to Israel. thecanary.co A petition calling on the UK government to halt arms exports to Israel has been handed in at 10 Downing Street by Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) and a cross party group of MPs. Nearly 70,000 people have signed so far. Israel: arms sales must stop The government’s own arms export guidelines state it “will not …
(2024-04-16). Suspending the Rule of Tolerable Violence: Israel’s Attack and Iran’s Retaliation. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-16). From the ‘Battle of Dignity’ to the Shield of Shame: How Jordan Has Fallen. libya360.wordpress.com Khalil Harb Amman’s collaboration with Tel Aviv peaked last Saturday with its shocking defense of Israeli territory from Iranian drones and missiles, a move that may prove fateful for the future of the Hashemite Kingdom. The most dangerous development during Iran’s massive 13 April retaliatory strike against Israel last weekend was the defensive military alliance — comprising…
(2024-04-16). Why Iran’s Retaliatory Attack Against Israel Was Not A ‘Failure’. popularresistance.org Shortly after Iran’s retaliatory strike on Israel concluded seemingly without incident, the full-throated proclamations of Israel’s defensive feats followed. Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari said that Iran’s retaliation had “failed” after 99% of the launched missiles and drones were intercepted by Israeli air defense systems. U.S. President Biden hailed Israel’s “remarkable capacity” to defend against such “unprecedented attacks,” sending a message to Iran that it “cannot effectively threaten the security of Israel.”
(2024-04-16). 2009 US Policy Paper Planned Current Israeli-Iranian Tensions. libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic Since October 7, 2023 it would appear a spontaneous chain of events is leading the Middle East deeper and deeper into conflict. From Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza to its strikes on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and repeated strikes across Syria (including the recent strike on Iran’s embassy in Damascus), to the…
(2024-04-16). Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org Editor’s notes: The list below is CPJ’s most recent and preliminary account of journalist deaths in the war. Our database will not include all of these casualties until we have completed further investigations into the circumstances surrounding them. For more information, read our FAQ. The Israel-Gaza war has taken a severe toll on journalists since…
(2024-04-16). The Iranian Ambassador in Türkiye on why Iran attacked Israel. uwidata.com The world is discussing the Iranian attack on Israel on April 14. The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Türkiye provided UWI with an interview of the H.E. the Ambassador, Mohammed Hasan Habibollah Zadeh, describing his country’s objectives. Below we present the interview. UWI translated the interview from Turkish to English and set …
(2024-04-16). Iran Strikes Inside Israel for the First Time. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-16). Iran Had Legal Right to Counter-Attack Israel in Self-Defense. orinocotribune.com
(2024-04-16). Leaked memo shows the New York Times telling journalists not to use the word ‘Palestine’. thecanary.co The New York Times is helping erase Palestine through instructing reporters not to use the word Palestine “except in very rare cases” when reporting on Israel’s assault on Gaza, which is literally part of Palestine. 140 of 193 United Nations (UN) member states have recognised Palestinian statehood. New York Times: manufacturing consent The New York …
(2024-04-16). Stalled US Weapons Package For Israel Gains Momentum After Iran Attack. popularresistance.org In the wake of Iran’s retaliatory missile and drone attack on Israel, US President Joe Biden is seeking lawmakers’ approval for a stalled funding package that would see Washington send Israel $14 billion in additional military aid. | President Joe Biden held a phone call on 15 April, the morning after the Iranian attack on Israeli military bases, with the top Republicans and Democrats in the House and Senate. | The White House said Biden “discussed the urgent need for the House of Representatives to pass the national security supplemental as soon as possible.”
(2024-04-16). Amazon, Wells Fargo Targeted On Day Of Action For Palestine. popularresistance.org Maple Grove, MN — Pro-Palestine activists blockaded an Amazon distribution center in the northwestern Minneapolis suburb of Maple Grove as part of A15 Action, a global day of action against Israel’s war on Gaza. In a separate action in the Twin Cities, a Wells Fargo Bank branch in South Minneapolis was vandalized and had its windows broken. | Starting at 7 a.m. on April 15, dozens of activists blocked all distribution from the Maple Grove Amazon facility for more than two hours, delaying an estimated 100-plus shipping trucks. Four different elements made up the blockade and protest with all four deploying s…
(2024-04-16). Israeli tourists attack vigil in Cusco in support of Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org Lee en español On the night of Thursday, April 11, in Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, a group of four Israeli tourists attacked people participating in a vigil in solidarity with the Palestinian people. The four men suspiciously approached the vigil and proceeded to violently rebuke the people present, insulting them with obscene words and gestures. They even physically approached in an intimidating manner and spat at the protesters, as well as at the Palestinian flag. | In a video recorded by o…
(2024-04-16). Gaza: 95 injured by Israeli bombings last 24hrs, 52 Palestinians killed. muslimnews.co.uk Israeli indiscriminate attacks in the Gaza Strip in the last 48 hours, has killed 87 Palestinians and injured 300 others, according to Health Ministry. This brings total Palestinians killed since 7 October 2023 to 33,797, including 14,520 children and 9,560 women and 76,465 others injured according to the Health Ministry in the besieged enclave. In …
(2024-04-16). The Israel-Iran Confrontation: Episode or War? counterpunch.org 
After Israel carried out an air strike on Iran’s embassy in Damascus, Iran made good on its threat to retaliate. After waiting a few days, Iran launched (by Israel’s count) 185 drones and 146 missiles, the first time it has directly attacked Israel. The Biden administration, having urged Iran to restrain its response, joined Israel
(2024-04-16). Iran Attacks Israel: Middle East and the World Teeter on Brink of a Kinetic World War III. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-16). International Humanitarian Law in the Israeli-Gaza Conflict. jamanetwork.com To the Editor IHL regulates the special circumstances of armed conflict. It strikes a delicate balance between military and humanitarian imperatives by sanctioning lethal force against legitimate targets while seeking to mitigate the horrors of war. As a recent Viewpoint astutely noted, the protection of health facilities, medical personnel, and patients lies at the heart of the IHL framework and provided the impetus for the earliest efforts to codify the rules of warfare.
(2024-04-16). Israeli tourists attack vigil in Cusco in support of Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org Lee en español aquí On the night of Thursday, April 11, in Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, a group of four Israeli tourists attacked people participating in a vigil in solidarity with the Palestinian people. The four men suspiciously approached the vigil and proceeded to violently rebuke the people present, insulting them with obscene words and …
(2024-04-16). Headlines for April 16, 2024. democracynow.org Gazans Continue to Lose Children, Parents, Loved Ones as Israeli Attacks Continue with Impunity, Palestinian Doctors Uncover New Mass Grave at Al-Shifa in Wake of Israeli Siege, Sheikh Jarrah: Israeli Court Orders Three Palestinian Families Be Forced Out of Their Homes, Iran and Israel Both Vow to Respond in Kind to Any Further Attacks, Coordinated Demonstrations Across the U.S. and the World Disrupt Travel, Weapons Industry, Yale Students Launch Hunger Strike; USC Cancels Graduation Speech by Muslim Student, Judge Threatens to Jail Trump If He Disrupts Hush Money Trial as Jury Selection Continues, 3 Iraqi Surviv…
(2024-04-16). Johnson Calls Himself a ‘Wartime Speaker,’ Will Push Ukraine Aid Despite Opposition. news.antiwar.com House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) called himself a “wartime speaker” on Tuesday as he defended himself after Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) called for his resignation over a plan to hold separate votes on military aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. “We need steady leadership. We need steady hands on the wheel,” Johnson said at a …
(2024-04-16). International Humanitarian Law in the Israeli-Gaza Conflict. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent Viewpoint addressed the importance of protecting the sacredness of health in the context of the conflict in Israel and Gaza. While we share the authors’ commitment to protecting the inviolability of health in conflict zones, we are concerned about their interpretation and application of international humanitarian law (IHL) in this armed conflict. In our opinion, the authors’ “objective law-based assessment” was misleading. We acknowledge the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and we are profoundly distressed by the loss of civilian lives.
(2024-04-16). Israel’s Latest Lie Is That It Has ‘No Choice’ But To Attack Iran. thealtworld.com 
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | In an article titled ” “Israeli Minister of Defense…
(2024-04-16). The Missiles Of April. popularresistance.org I’ve been writing about Iran for more than two decades. In 2005, I made a trip to Iran to ascertain the “ground truth” about that nation, a truth which I then incorporated into a book, Target Iran, laying out the U.S.-Israeli collaboration to craft a justification for a military attack on Iran designed to bring down its theocratic government. I followed this book up with another, Dealbreaker, in 2018, which brought this U.S.-Israeli effort up to date. | Back in November 2006, in an address to Columbia University’s School of International Relations, I underscored that the United States would never abandon my “good…
(2024-04-16). Iran strikes Israel’s myth of invulnerability. unitedworldint.com On the night of April 13 to 14, for the first time in its history, Iran stroke Israel with missiles and drones fired from its territory. From hundreds of kilometers away, drones and ballistic missiles targeted many points. We made an interview with Gàºrkan Demir, the representative of the Turkish TV channel Ulusal Kanal in …
(2024-04-16). Journalist Describes Violence Against Palestinians in the West Bank as Pogroms. truthout.org The Western corporate media is failing in its coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza, says Palestinian independent journalist Dalia Hatuqa. “A lot of what’s missing from the bigger portrait … is the Palestinian voice,” says Hatuqa, who applauds local journalists in Gaza for providing the world a crucial window into what’s happening there while international reporters are blocked by Israel from entering… |
(2024-04-16). The 2009 US Policy Paper that Laid out Future Israel-Iran War. thealtworld.com — Far from a series of diplomatic blunders, the escalating tensions in the Middle East are part of a long-standing US policy of baiting Iran into open war in pursuit of containment and regime change; | — As the US has used conflict to reassert itself over Europe, it is seeking to engulf the Middle East in conflict to once again reassert itself there; | — While the US attempts to create plausible deniability regarding repeated Israel provocations, it is the US ultimately enabling Israeli aggression; | — Claims that Washington seeks to avoid escalation contradict US attempts to block accountabil…
(2024-04-16). Invitation to the 2024 Montreal Anarchist Zine Fair. itsgoingdown.org Announcing the Montreal Anarchist Zine Fair in May of 2024. For more information, see the MTL Anarchist Zine Fair website. Our weapons are courage and beautiful ideas. Every year in May, the blossoming of spring invites anarchists to reflect upon subversive ideas and practices, from throughout history to present day. Total destruction of all authority…
(2024-04-16). During Red April, Brazil’s MST restates the importance of agrarian reform. peoplesdispatch.org Under the slogan “Occupy to feed Brazil,” the Landless Rural Workers’ Movement (MST), is organizing across the country for the National Day of Struggle in Defense of Agrarian Reform, which takes place during what organizers call Red April, a month which includes marches, occupations, training activities, solidarity activities, and opposition to land concentration in Brazil. | The month marks April 17, when the International Day of Peasant Struggle is celebrated to remember the 21 rural workers murdered by the military police in the 1996 Eldorado dos Carajás massacre in Pará. | The movement presents Agrarian Refor…
(2024-04-16). Where pa’lante meets sumud: Puerto Ricans organize in solidarity with Palestine. mondoweiss.net 
Since October 7, activists across Puerto Rico have stood in solidarity with Palestine, as Palestinians’ determination to stay on their land and resist colonialism echoes their own struggle.
(2024-04-16). A secret internal ‘NYTimes’ memo reveals the paper’s anti-Palestinian bias is even worse than we thought. mondoweiss.net 
The shocking revelation of the New York Times’s offensive internal style guide on language it will not permit in its Palestine reporting should prompt a broad examination of the paper’s longtime bias.
(2024-04-16). 2024 Presidential Elections: Venezuela’s Electoral Registry Closes This Tuesday. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE) launched a special plan to register or update the electoral registry nationally and internationally. This plan ends this Tuesday, April 16, amid the upcoming presidential election scheduled for July 28. | The special registration plan, defined in the CNE’s schedule, began on March 18, with the activation of 315 mobile access points and over 1,043 registration machines throughout Venezuela to receive registration and data update requests from citizens planning to participate in the elections. | Young people who turn 18 before July 28 and who wish to update their data…
(2024-04-16). How Iran’s ‘Strategic Patience’ Switched To Serious Deterrence. orinocotribune.com
(2024-04-16). Colombia and ELN Resume Peace Talks in Caracas. orinocotribune.com A delegation of the Colombian government and Colombia’s National Liberation Army (ELN) held a round of talks in the city of Caracas, Venezuela. The talks will continue until April 22. | Through social media, the peace delegation of the Colombian government reported that talks with the ELN began on Saturday, April 13, and that they continued on Sunday. | “Yesterday, the two peace delegations began talks in Caracas.” stated the delegation. “Today, the government delegation continues its work.” | Both delegations met on Friday with representatives of countries participating in the peace negotiations. | pic.twitter.c…
(2024-04-16). Venezuela: Government Delegation Meets Yukpa Protesters in Zulia State. orinocotribune.com 
A mediation commission composed of Venezuelan government and state authorities met with the Indigenous Yukpa protesters who had been blocking roads in the east of Zulia state. The delegates heard the requests of the group of Yukpas who remain in the vicinity of the Bolivarian National Guard (GNB) checkpoint in the Rosario de Perijá municipality. | The commission was appointed by the Venezuelan government, the leadership of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), and its vice presidenct for Indigenous affairs. The meeting took place this Saturday, April 13. | PSUV regional leader and former Venezuelan amba…
(2024-04-16). Rosales vs María Corina: The Meeting That Was Not. orinocotribune.com This weekend, the Venezuelan opposition once again demonstrated its difficulty in reaching common ground after multiple disagreements prevented them from coordinating a meeting this weekend between presidential candidate Manuel Rosales and the disqualified far-right politician María Corina Machado. | On April 10, Machado, the leader of the Vente Venezuela political party, allegedly proposed a meeting with the parties comprising the Unitary Platform (PUD) and Zulia State Governor Manuel Rosales, who is the leader of the Un Nuevo Tiempo party (UNT). | This meeting would have aimed to define a unitary presidential c…
(2024-04-16). To Trim Richest Down To Democratic Size, We Need To Think Big. popularresistance.org How rich have America’s super rich become? The annual compensation of Steve Schwarzman, the chief exec of the private-equity colossus Blackstone Inc., offers up one telling yardstick. | In 2023, we learned earlier this year, Schwarzman’s take-home actually fell some 30 percent off what he collected the year before. But Schwarzman’s overall payday for that year, even after that tanking, still amounted to a jaw-dropping $896.7 million. | The current personal net worth of Blackstone’s CEO? The Bloomberg Billionaires Index puts that figure at a sweet $42.3 billion.
(2024-04-16). How Alabama Communists Organized In The Jim Crow South. popularresistance.org As the United Auto Workers (UAW) set their sights again on organizing factory workers in the Deep South, they do so keenly aware of the difficulties campaigning in a center of union-busting reaction. In 2019, bosses at a Chattanooga Volkswagen plant led a vicious anti-union campaign, abetted by Donald Trump’s National Labor Relations Board, that defeated an earlier UAW campaign there. When Amazon warehouse workers in Bessemer, Alabama, waged an audacious effort to unionize in 2021, against one of the largest corporations on Earth, they likewise faltered in the face of widespread interference and intimidation.
(2024-04-16). Report: Debt-For-Nature Swaps Could Help Fight Climate Crisis. popularresistance.org According to a new analysis by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), more than $100 billion of developing countries’ debt could be made available to spend on nature restoration, protecting ecosystems like rainforests and coral reefs and climate change adaptation. | The research is part of IIED’s “hidden handbrakes” campaign, designed to reveal and explain unseen obstacles to climate action. “Many of the countries most threatened by rising temperatures have huge debt burdens, and are forever paying interest to wealthier nations that have contributed much more to the climate crisis,” s…
(2024-04-16). Apache Stronghold Asks 29-Judge Appeals Court To Save Oak Flat. popularresistance.org Washington – A coalition of Western Apaches and allies today asked all 29 judges on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to protect their sacred site at Oak Flat from destruction by a mining project. In Apache Stronghold v. United States, a special “en banc” panel of eleven judges split 6-5 earlier this year, refusing to stop the federal government from transferring Oak Flat to Resolution Copper, a foreign-owned mining company that plans to turn Oak Flat into a massive mining crater, ending Apache religious practices forever.
(2024-04-16). Half Of Rural Hospitals Are Operating At A Loss. popularresistance.org In a little more than two years as CEO of a small hospital in Wyoming, Dave Ryerse has witnessed firsthand the worsening financial problems eroding rural hospitals nationwide. | In 2022, Ryerse’s South Lincoln Medical Center was forced to shutter its operating room because it didn’t have the staff to run it 24 hours a day. Soon after, the obstetrics unit closed. | Ryerse said the publicly owned facility’s revenue from providing care has fallen short of operating expenses for at least the past eight years, driving tough decisions to cut services in hopes of keeping the facility open in Kemmerer, a town of about 2,…
(2024-04-16). People’s Health Assembly Calls For Transformation Of Health Systems. popularresistance.org The 5th People’s Health Assembly (PHA 5), held in Argentina from April 7 to 11, deepened discussions on the much-needed transformation of health systems. Since the adoption of the Alma Ata Declaration in 1978, health systems have increasingly strayed from the goals of Comprehensive Primary Health Care and Universal Health Care, becoming victims of financialization and corporatization, the activists warned. | “Health goals have been subjugated to shareholder values, market fluctuations, and financial failures,” commented Nicoletta Dentico of the Society for International Development (SID) during the Assembly.
(2024-04-16). Patrick Lawrence: Could the Russians Seize Congress? scheerpost.com 
(2024-04-16). Amal Clooney’s Silence on Gaza Shows the Limits of Liberalism. scheerpost.com 
(2024-04-16). Glenn Greenwald: House Speaker Mike Johnson Enables Warrantless Spying on Americans. scheerpost.com 
(2024-04-16). Colombia Suspends Bilateral Cabinet With Ecuador. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that his country has suspended the bilateral cabinet with Ecuador in response to the assault on the Mexican embassy in Quito. | RELATED: | “The bilateral cabinet with Ecuador is suspended… Rebuilding international law is fundamental if we want world peace,” said Petro, who referred to what happened at the Mexican embassy as a “very serious incident.” | The bilatera…
(2024-04-16). The US Has Not Complied With Agreements: President Maduro. telesurenglish.net On Monday night, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro denounced that the United States has not complied with the signed agreements, particularly with the lifting of the illegal coercive measures imposed against his country. | RELATED: | “They never fulfilled a single comma of the signed agreement, never. The U.S. signed an agreement and should have lifted all sanctions against Venezuela. That is the truth,” he asser…
(2024-04-16). Cuba and the US Hold Migration Talks. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Cuban Foreign Affairs Ministry announced that Cuba and the United States will begin a new round of talks on migration on Tuesday. | RELATED: | The new meeting for migration talks will take place in Washington D.C., as part of the alternating venue arrangement, stated Johana Tablada de la Torre, the Deputy Director of the U.S. Directorate of the Cuban Foreign Ministry. | The Cuban delegation will be led by Vice Minister Carlo…
(2024-04-16). Argentine President Buys 24 F-16 Military Aircraft From Denmark. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Argentine President Javier Milei celebrated the signing of an agreement to purchase 24 F-16 fighter jets from the Danish Army. | RELATED: | “The task we are carrying out is only possible because I am accompanied by a cabinet with extremely talented human beings,” Milei told Defense Minister Luis Petri, who was at the Skrydstrup Air Base in Denmark. | “This is also possible thanks to this wonderful cabinet of…
(2024-04-16). Money’s Getting Tight for Abortion Travel Funders as Florida, Arizona Bans Loom. truthout.org With Florida set to enforce a six-week abortion ban as early as May 1 and a near-total prohibition taking effect soon after in Arizona, staffers at abortion funds say they won’t be able to meet the increased demand for help funding out-of-state travel — a development that could lead to more people continuing unintended pregnancies. “I don’t think people quite understand the ramifications… |
(2024-04-16). Prison Notorious for Rape Is Slated for Closure But Not Releasing Survivors. truthout.org The sudden April 15 announcement that FCI Dublin, the federal women’s prison in California dubbed “the rape club,” is slated to be closed came as a shock to those inside — as well as to their attorneys, a federal judge and the monitor she recently appointed for independent oversight. For the women who have been raising an alarm for decades about the widespread and systemic sexual abuse committed… |
(2024-04-16). FL Senate’s Tampa Bay Maps Are Racial Gerrymander, Residents Allege in Lawsuit. truthout.org Last week, five residents of the Tampa Bay area of Florida filed a federal lawsuit alleging that racial gerrymandering had diluted the voting power of Black voters in two state Senate districts. The two Senate districts in question, which were drawn by the state legislature in 2022, rest along the banks of Tampa Bay. District 16 is represented by Democratic State Sen. Darryl Rouson, who is Black… |
(2024-04-16). Low-Income Consumers Were Targeted in ACA Plan-Switching Scheme, Lawsuit Alleges. truthout.org A wide-ranging lawsuit filed April 12 outlines a moneymaking scheme by which large insurance sales agency call centers enrolled people into Affordable Care Act plans or switched their coverage, all without their permission. According to the lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, two such call centers paid tens of thousands of dollars a day to buy names of… |
(2024-04-16). From Florida to Australia, Global Coral Bleaching Could Soon Be Worst on Record. truthout.org After a year of ocean heat waves and unprecedented temperatures off the coast of Florida that alarmed conservationists last summer, the world is currently experiencing a “global coral reef bleaching event,” the fourth ever recorded and the second in the past decade, according to climate scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Coral reef bleaching occurs as warming… |
(2024-04-16). University of Southern California Cancels Muslim Valedictorian’s Speech. truthout.org In a decision that the largest U.S. Muslim civil rights organization called “cowardly,” the University of Southern California announced Monday that it would not allow a Muslim valedictorian to speak at its commencement ceremony, citing safety concerns. USC’s 2024 valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, is a first-generation South Asian Muslim student majoring in biomedical engineering with a minor in… |
(2024-04-16). SCOTUS Declines to Review First Amendment Mass Protest Rights Case. truthout.org On Monday, the Supreme Court declined to review a case with significant ramifications for protest rights in Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana. The Court’s denial of certiorari allows the anti-First Amendment decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, known as one of the most conservative circuits in the nation, to go into effect. “The courts refusal to take up the first amendment protest case… |
(2024-04-16). Tennessee GOP-Sponsored Bill Requires Schools to Out Trans Students to Parents. truthout.org A Tennessee bill that would require schools to out transgender students to their parents is nearing passage in the Republican-dominated state legislature and may soon advance to the governor, who will likely sign it into law. The measure, Senate Bill 1810, passed the Tennessee House of Representatives on Monday. It now goes to the Senate, which passed a similar version of the bill earlier this… |
(2024-04-16). Maine Brings US “One Step Closer” to Ending Electoral College. truthout.org Maine has become the 18th jurisdiction in the United States to pass the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, which, if enacted, would end the Electoral College’s influence in the selection process for the office of president. The bill, which was passed by the Democratic-controlled state legislature, made it to Gov. Janet Mills’s (D) desk last week. Mills opted not to sign the bill but also… |
(2024-04-16). Millionaires’ Effective Tax Rate Has Been Cut by Half Since Mid-20th Century. truthout.org Millionaires are currently being taxed at half of the effective tax rate they were paying in the mid-20th century, a new report finds, as the tax code has become increasingly regressive and wealth inequality has reached record highs in recent years. In an analysis released on Tax Day, Americans for Tax Fairness found that Americans with incomes of $1 million or more are effectively being taxed at… |
(2024-04-16). Arizona’s abortion ban: ‘Control and upholding white supremacy’. workers.org 
The following statement was made by Monica Simpson, Executive Director of SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, protesting the April 9 abortion ban in Arizona. The statement is posted at SisterSong’s Facebook page. To invoke Nina Simone’s infamous lyrics, it’s not just “Mississippi goddam,” now it’s Arizona goddam too. . . . |
(2024-04-16). One year into Sudan’s civil war, its media faces grave threats. CPJ Middle East and North Africa program 
(2024-04-16). What We Owe the Greek. counterpunch.org 
Prologue We owe the Greeks our desire to be the best and most powerful people in the world: There’s nothing more Greek than striving for excellence, choosing from one’s values, and competing with others for a prize. This is the passion that gave birth to Homer, the nude and sacred Olympics, democracy, the golden age
(2024-04-16). Sage Grouse “Collaborative Conservation Effort” is an On-Going Disaster. counterpunch.org 
The numbers don’t lie — and the sage grouse “collaborative conservation effort” is a total and on-going failure. There were 16 million Greater Sage Grouse before Europeans arrived and began the destruction of the “sagebrush sea” in the Great Plains. The iconic birds were down to 400,000 in 2015 when Obama’s Secretary of Interior, Sally
(2024-04-16). Sam Randazzo is Dead and So is Nuclear Power. counterpunch.org 
Sam Randazzo was once the Chair of the Ohio Public Utilities Commission. Now, at 74, he’s dead by apparent suicide. As is the “Nuclear Renaissance.” Dating back many years, we often encountered Sam at energy hearings in Columbus. He was always personable and friendly as we exchanged handshakes and smiles. That we were totally on
(2024-04-16). “British Justice”? Hundreds of Subpostmasters Ask, What’s That? counterpunch.org 
(2024-04-16). Statement by University of Southern California Student Asna Tabassum, Class of 2024 Valedictorian. counterpunch.org 
I am honored to have been selected as USC Class of 2024 Valedictorian. Although this should have been a time of celebration for my family, friends, professors, and classmates, anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian voices have subjected me to a campaign of racist hatred because of my uncompromising belief in human rights for all. This campaign to
(2024-04-16). Zombie Tests: Is the SAT Back From the Dead? counterpunch.org 
When the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, higher education institutions throughout the United States started adopting a progressive standard of education that advocates had demanded for decades: they began dropping standardized tests such as the SAT and the ACT as requirements for admissions. As was the case with so many other pandemic-era societal adaptations—government economic relief that lowered poverty rates,
(2024-04-16). How American Policing Became So Violent. counterpunch.org 
The horrific recent murders of Tyre Nichols, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Laquan McDonald, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, and many other African American citizens have brought increased public awareness to police violence in America. Today, police officers in the United States kill suspects at 100 times the rate of their English counterparts and employ deadly force
(2024-04-16). Mass Layoffs Have Our Rich Thriving … and Workers Writhing. counterpunch.org 
How do you know when you can finally rate as certifiably super rich? One simple test: You can look at the menu that greeted the over 100 wealthy souls who gathered earlier this month at the Palm Beach home of hedge fund billionaire John Paulson and understand exactly what you’re going to be feasting upon.
(2024-04-16). The March CPI, the Inflation Picture, and the Fed. counterpunch.org 
The higher than expected March CPI released on Wednesday freaked everyone out and got the markets convinced we will see fewer, if any, interest rate cuts this year. I have never been a Fed tea leaf reader, and am not about to change professions now, but it will be bad news if the Fed puts
(2024-04-16). US, Chinese Defense Chiefs Talk for First Time Since 2022. news.antiwar.com Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with Chinese Defense Minister Adm. Dong Jun, marking the first communication between the two nations’ defense chiefs since November 2022. High-level military communication between the US and China has been impeded for several reasons, including US sanctions on Dong’s predecessor, Li Shangfu, who was removed in October 2023 amid …
(2024-04-16). Russia Quickly Restores Oil Refinery Capability Hurt By Ukrainian Attacks. news.antiwar.com Russia has been able to swiftly repair oil refineries inside Russian territory that have been targeted by Ukrainian drones, Reuters reported on Monday. The report said the attacks initially reduced Russia’s oil production by 14% at the end of March, but after quick repairs, it is now down by 10% and expected to continue to …
(2024-04-16). “Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism”: Yanis Varoufakis on New Book & Why Assange Should Be Freed. democracynow.org 
Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis, one of the most vocal supporters of Julian Assange, says the United States must drop its espionage case against the jailed WikiLeaks founder. He faults the Australian government for pushing for a plea deal that would allow Assange to walk free from Belmarsh Prison in London in exchange for an admission of guilt. “Julian is never going to plead guilty as if journalism is a crime,” says Varoufakis. He also discusses his new book Technofeudalism, which argues that platforms like Amazon have destroyed the idea of buyers and sellers operating in an open marke…
(2024-04-16). Democracy Now! 2024-04-16 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 16, 2024; Yanis Varoufakis Banned from Germany as Berlin Police Raid & Shut Down Palestinian Conference; “Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism”: Yanis Varoufakis on New Book & Why Assange Should Be Freed; Under Cover of War in Gaza, Assault on West Bank Intensifies: Palestinian Journalist Dalia Hatuqa; “I’m Jewish, and I’ve Covered Wars. I Know War Crimes When I See Them”: Reporter Peter Maass on Gaza | Headlines for April 16, 2024; Yanis Varoufakis Banned from Germany as Berlin Police Raid & Shut Down Palestinian Conference; “Technofeudalism: What Ki…
(2024-04-16). Yanis Varoufakis Banned from Germany as Berlin Police Raid & Shut Down Palestinian Conference. democracynow.org 
As Germany intensifies its crackdown on pro-Palestinian voices, we speak with Greek economist and politician Yanis Varoufakis, one of the planned speakers at a conference in Berlin last weekend that was forcibly shut down by police. The Palestine Congress was scheduled to be held for three days, but police stormed the venue as the first panelist spoke. Germany’s Interior Ministry had also banned some conference speakers from even entering the country, including Varoufakis, the Palestinian British surgeon Ghassan Abu-Sittah and the Palestinian researcher Salman Abu Sitta. “This is not about protecting…
(2024-04-16). How Much Damage Have Vaccines Done to Society? expose-news.com According to a Midwestern Doctor there has been a long history of severe vaccine injuries following new vaccinations, but they have been hidden in order to protect ‘the business’. Today we are …
(2024-04-16). David Blunkett is trying to resuscitate his identity card system; we’ve been here before. expose-news.com Identity cards have become a hot topic in the UK due to the upcoming elections and their focus on migration. We’ve been here before. Once again, we must resist plans to turn …
(2024-04-16). Bird flu does not transmit to humans; if it does it will be because it has been engineered in a lab. expose-news.com The Bird flu virus has been modified in laboratories in the USA using gain-of-function to make it infectious and transmissible among mammals. This research has been occurring for at least a decade. …
(2024-04-16). Virologists Have ‘Resorted to Anti-Scientific Practices to Make Their Claims.’. expose-news.com The realisation that the ‘whole Covid situation’ was fraudulent in early 2020 led to a ‘deep dive’ and the realisation that the fraud surrounding virology had actually been occurring for more than …
(2024-04-16). Lettuce Virus X and the weaponisation of food. expose-news.com In an article titled ‘Virus X is Not What Anyone is Expecting’ posted on her Substack, Karen Kingston highlighted an interview from more than 20 years ago with the late Michael Crichton, …
(2024-04-16). Remote work, study day observed in Dubai after heavy rainfall. geo.tv 
Dubai govt aims to ensure safety of its employees and citizens amid potentially adverse weather conditions…
(2024-04-16). Atlantic City mayor, wife ‘abused, assaulted’ their daughter. geo.tv 
Marty Small, wife accused of hitting daughter at multiple occasions, leaving her with bruises…
(2024-04-16). Donald Trump’s son Barron to graduate next month but his dad might miss out. geo.tv 
Ex-US president outraged as judge ambiguously responds to request for time off for Barron’s graduation…
(2024-04-16). History: Adolph Hitler was Financed by Wall Street, the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of England. globalresearch.ca Numerous U.S. conglomerates invested in Nazi Germany’s arms industry. “Both GM and Ford went along with the conversion of their German plants to military production” (WP)…
(2024-04-16). Universities Continue to Kill Their Students Via COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-16). Russians Advisors Arrive in Niger While the Masses Demand the Immediate Withdrawal of Pentagon Troops. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-16). 17-year-old Aubrynn Grundy Contracted COVID a Few Weeks After Her Second Dose of Pfizer, Went Into Cardiac Arrest, Was Hospitalized, Given a Cocktail of Drugs, Went Into Multi-organ Failure, and Died. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-16). As armas fornecidas pelo Reino Unido està£o por trás do terror ucraniano no Donbass. globalresearch.ca Nas Novas Regiàµes da Rússia, o terror ucraniano continua a ameaàßar as vidas de civis inocentes, mesmo em áreas distantes das linhas da frente. Em 13 de Abril, o regime de Kiev lanàßou um ataque brutal contra a capital da …
(2024-04-16). Selected Articles: The Great Dispossession: Turning Our Property in Financial Assets Into the Property of “Secured Creditors” globalresearch.ca 
By Billionaires’ campaign donations elect the politicians, and what the regulatory changes do to billionaires is to …
(2024-04-16). Mobilisation in Ukraine Turns Into Real Nightmare for Citizens, Says Former Ukrainian PM. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-16). Pessoas de plástico: novos documentários expàµem a realidade da poluiàßà£o plástica em um ‘filme de terror’. globalresearch.ca Dois documentários recentes e inovadores — ”
(2024-04-16). Hiroshima Day: The Movie and the Moment: An Oppenheimer Review Through the Lens of an Anti-War Activist. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-16). Bedfellows: Pharma and U.S. Government Agencies. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-16). The Great Dispossession: Turning Our Property in Financial Assets Into the Property of “Secured Creditors” globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-16). United States Provides Nearly $154 Million for Humanitarian Assistance in Ethiopia. reliefweb.int Countries: Ethiopia, United States of America | Source: US Department of State | The United States, through the State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and USAID, is providing nearly $154 million in additional assistance for the humanitarian response in Ethiopia to address urgent needs resulting from conflict, insecurity, and climate shocks. This includes more than $19 million from PRM for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and other humanitarian partners to support refugees and other displaced and vulnerable populations throughout Ethiopia. The additional…
(2024-04-16). ICRC Opinion Paper – How is the term “Armed Conflict” defined in international humanitarian law? icrc.org
(2024-04-16). ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric: “War without limits equals suffering without end” icrc.org Statement | ICRC Statement at the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. Special High-Level Intervention on the Geneva Conventions.
(2024-04-16). Sunday 4/28: Sugarcane Premier. indybay.org 1 Letterman Drive, San Francisco CA, 94129…
(2024-04-16). Thursday 4/18: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineThursday…
(2024-04-16). Monday 4/15: West Oakland BART: Coordinated Economic Blockade. indybay.org
(2024-04-16). Sunday 4/28: Animal Rights and the Law. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or Zoom: | zoom.us/j/93346164242?pwd=bVZsWkZ6eFNPb3… | Meeting ID: 933 4616 4242 | Passcode: 991929…
(2024-04-16). Tuesday 4/16: Restore Our Rights: Fighting to Protect Access to Emergency Abortion Care. indybay.org Online event – RSVP below for link…
(2024-04-16). Sunday 4/21: Palo Alto: March for the Children of Gaza. indybay.org Palo Alto City Hall | Palo Alto, CA…
(2024-04-16). Tuesday 4/30: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson’s office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2024-04-16). On Tax Day, Anti-War Activists Protest for a Peace Economy. indybay.org Tax Day is always one of protest when anti-war activists and frustrated taxpayers demonstrate objections to their hard-earned money paid in income-tax, being used to fund and support America’s never-ending wars along with a myriad of other expenditure issues. Military expenditures are the single largest category of federal spending,…
(2024-04-16). Wednesday 4/17: The Failed Experiment of Mass Incarceration. indybay.org Online event (FREE): www.youtube.com/user/TheBrennanCenter…
(2024-04-16). Wednesday 4/24: The San Francisco origins of the game of Monopoly. indybay.org 518 Valenica | San Francisco…
(2024-04-16). Sunday 4/21: “A New Climate Vision”: Film & Discussion on Climate Emergency and Solutions. indybay.org San Mateo Public Library | 55 West 3rd Avenue | San Mateo, CA 94402…
(2024-04-16). Sunday 4/21: Monterey Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Windows on the Bay Park, Del Monte Beach | Monterey, CA…
(2024-04-16). Wednesday 4/24: Virtual Meeting: Local Peace Economy. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/lpe424…
(2024-04-16). Thursday 4/18: Webinar: How the US Media Has Conditioned Americans to Hate Russia. indybay.org Online (Registration link is below)…
(2024-04-16). Monday 4/15: Tesla Fremont Factory: Coordinated Economic Blockade. indybay.org Warm Springs BART Station, Fremont…
(2024-04-16). Lola López Resina still imprisoned at 73 years old, the machine grinds on. indybay.org Lola López Resina, 73, has been locked up for 31 years – the United States holds anti-colonialists in prison for lifetimes…
(2024-04-16). Monday 4/22: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace: Earth Day 2024. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/missingp422…
(2024-04-16). Tuesday 4/23: Webinar: A Tribute to Refaat Alareer: The Power of Telling the Story of Gaza. indybay.org YouTube | www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnJ_C07KdXI…
(2024-04-16). Who Are the Actual ‘Sober Realists’ in the Inequality Debate? inequality.org Why are advocates of measures like wealth taxes and maximum wages designed to address extreme concentrations of income and wealth seen as naàØve or idealistic, while critics of these policies depict themselves as sober, sensible realists? My new book “Enough: Why it’s time to Abolish the Super Rich” argues that the exact reverse is true. …
(2024-04-16). Our Tax History Holds the Key to a Fairer System. inequality.org
(2024-04-16). A Leaked NYT Memo Tells Journalists To Whitewash Gaza Language. progressivehub.net JEREMY SCAHILL AND RYAN GRIM | THE INTERCEPT…
(2024-04-16). Russians Advisors Arrive in Niger While the Masses Demand the Immediate Withdrawal of Pentagon Troops. libya360.wordpress.com Abayomi Azikiwe On Saturday April 13, thousands of people gathered in Niamey, the capital of the West African state of Niger, demanding the dismantling of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) operations inside their country. This demonstration represents an ongoing struggle in several former French colonies to end the economic, political, cultural and military ties…
(2024-04-16). The Formation of NATO: World War II Did Not End, It was Reconfigured, Directed Eastwards. libya360.wordpress.com Rick Rozoff and Michael Welch Global Research News Hour. Interview with Rick Rozoff on 75th Anniversary of NATO. Rick Rozoff is a renowned author and geopolitical analyst, actively involved in opposing war, militarism and interventionism for over fifty years. He manages the Anti-Bellum and For peace, against war website. In the following interview, recorded on March 26, 2024, Mr. Rozoff talks…
(2024-04-16). UK court rules prayer ban at London school not unlawful. middleeasteye.net 
UK court rules prayer ban at London school not unlawful | Student who brought case against school says she was ‘very disappointed’ by the ruling | | Britain’s former social mobility tsar, Katharine Birbalsingh, arrives at the BBC studios in central London on 29 January 2023 (Justin Tallis/AFP) | A…
(2024-04-16). Backlash after wife of UK cyclist Chris Froome calls Muslims ‘drain on society’. middleeasteye.net 
Backlash after wife of UK cyclist Chris Froome calls Muslims ‘drain on society’ | Michelle Froome declared that there were ‘no innocent Gazans’ and that Muslims are ‘here to take over’ in a social media tirade
| | British cyclist Christopher Froome and his wife Michelle arrive for the…
(2024-04-16). ‘My school abandoned me’: California university cancels pro-Palestinian student’s commencement speech. middleeasteye.net 
‘My school abandoned me’: California university cancels pro-Palestinian student’s commencement speech | University of Southern California said Asna Tabassum, valedictorian for the class of 2024, will not be allowed to make a speech, citing ‘security’ concerns | | On 6 April, USC announced Asna Taba…
(2024-04-16). Opposition calls Sanatana Dharma ‘dengue and malaria’, must be punished, says Narendra Modi. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Launching a blistering attack on the opposition bloc I.N.D.I.A., Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said this election is to punish those who are against India’s Constitution and opposing the Centre’s efforts to make the country a ‘Viksit Bharat’. During his speech, Modi stated, “The opposition calls Sanatana Dharma ‘dengue and …
(2024-04-16). Two arrested in firing outside Salman Khan’s residence, remanded in police custody till April 25. muslimmirror.com Mumbai : A court in Mumbai on Tuesday remanded two people arrested in connection with the firing outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s residence to police custody till April 25. The arrested individuals, identified as Ramesh Kumar and Suresh Gupta, were produced before a Mumbai court and have been remanded in police custody until April 25 …
(2024-04-16). UPSC Results 2023: 52 Muslim candidates crack UPSC examination. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff More than 50 Muslims figured in the UPSC Civil Services Merit List 2023 released today, with five of them securing different ranks and positions in the list of top 100. Of the total 51 Muslims who figured in the Civil Services Merit List 2023 released today, five — Ruhani, Nausheen, Wardah …
(2024-04-16). Demilitarization and peace sovereignty are foundations for global health, People’s Health Assembly concludes. peoplesdispatch.org Health for all cannot be achieved without demilitarization and peace sovereignty, is one of the conclusions of the 5th People’s Health Assembly (PHA 5), which took place in Mar del Plata, Argentina from April 7-11. Armed conflicts and occupations, as well as practices like land grabbing and discrimination against Indigenous peoples, are some of the …
(2024-04-16). International coordinated actions shut it down for Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org 
April 15 marked yet another global day of solidarity with Palestine, in which activists across the globe in countries such as the United States, Australia, and the UK took action for Gaza. Activists were responding to a global call to strike for Gaza, which originated within Palestinian civil society. | In the United States, the global strike for Gaza also coincided with the day that taxes are due in the country (Tax Day). Activists used this as an opportunity to highlight how much of taxpayer money goes to the weapons industry. | In several cities, activists strategically targeted sectors of the war machine, inc…
(2024-04-16). Demilitarization and peace sovereignty are foundations for global health, People’s Health Assembly concludes. peoplesdispatch.org Health for all cannot be achieved without demilitarization and peace sovereignty, is one of the conclusions of the 5th People’s Health Assembly (PHA 5), which took place in Mar del Plata, Argentina from April 7-11. Armed conflicts and occupations, as well as practices like land grabbing and discrimination against Indigenous peoples, are some of the most important determinants of global health today—not only because they lead to the destruction of health infrastructure but because they have the potential to shape the mental and physical health of generations to come. | The modern version of colonialism, desc…
(2024-04-16). Sanctions on Russian metals will have limited effect, expert says. plenglish.com Moscow, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) The new sanctions imposed by Washington and London on imports of aluminum, nickel, and copper from Russia will have a limited effect on Russian producers, said analyst Maxim Judalov, from the BCS international investment company.
(2024-04-16). Costa Rica has reported 100 forest fires in 2024. plenglish.com San José, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) The Costa Rican Fire Department reported 100 forest fires so far this year, two times more than in the same period of 2023.
(2024-04-16). Three Pakistani youth to study medicine in Cuba. plenglish.com Islamabad, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) Three young Pakistanis have been chosen to study medicine in Cuba as part of the educational program conceived by the historic leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro, diplomatic sources reported on Tuesday.
(2024-04-16). Mexico will sustain complaint against Ecuador at CELAC meeting. plenglish.com Tegucigalpa, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) President of Mexico Andrés Manuel López Obrador will maintain before the leaders of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) his complaint against Ecuador for the assault on his country’s embassy in Quito.
(2024-04-16). China supports world peace conference with Ukraine and Russia. plenglish.com Beijing, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) President Xi Jinping stressed on Tuesday support for an international peace conference on the Ukrainian issue with equal participation of all parties and fair discussion of all peace options.
(2024-04-16). Venezuela to demand at CELAC meeting that Glas be returned to Mexico. plenglish.com Caracas, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela will demand at the CELAC Summit that the Government of Ecuador return to Mexico the former vice president Jorge Glas, who was forcibly removed from that country’s embassy in Quito.
(2024-04-16). ECLAC participants analyze ways to accelerate 2030 Agenda (+Photo). plenglish.com 
Santiago, Chile, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) About 1,000 representatives of governments, international institutions, and civil society, among other stakeholders, are discussing in Chile on Tuesday the urgency of accelerating the pace of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
(2024-04-16). Milei’s government joins hybrid war against Bolivia. plenglish.com La Paz, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Javier Milei is part of hybrid war plans against Bolivia, according to statements by its Minister of Security, Patricia Bulrich, who stated that there is a state of alert on the common border.
(2024-04-16). Egypt calls for more aid to Gaza in face of humanitarian disaster. plenglish.com Cairo, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry called for an increase in aid to the Gaza Strip, especially the northern region, in light of the severe humanitarian crisis its 2.3 million inhabitants are facing.
(2024-04-16). Cuba and Cambodia committed to strengthening and expanding ties. plenglish.com Phnom Penh, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) The will and commitment to strengthen and expand the ties of friendship and cooperation between the peoples and governments of Cuba and Cambodia is currently evident in efforts to promote the consensus and agreements achieved.
(2024-04-16). Nationalist Forum Campaigns for 100% Voters’ Turn out. pressenza.com Guwahati: As India prepares for the general elections to form the 18th Lok Sabha, various political parties have tried their best to attract nearly 970 million voters to exercise their franchise in favor of their candidates. The greatest electoral show on Earth will begin on 19 April 2024 and continue till 1 June, following which 543 members to the lower house of the Indian Parliament will be declared elected on 4 June after the counting of the votes in EVMs. The voting in seven phases will also comprise the State legislative assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh. | Northeast…
(2024-04-16). Last day of the International Book and Social Sciences Fair Recoleta 2024 (FILCS). pressenza.com After an unforgettable experience for lovers of literature and critical thinking, FILCS, which opened on the 4th of this month and has become the epicenter of intellectual debate, closes today, Sunday 14th April, in the main square of the Recoleta municipality, FILCS 2024. | With more than 30 internationally renowned authors, this edition of the fair has captivated its participants. Among the distinguished guests were Atilio Borón (Argentina), Gabriel Salazar (Chile), Miguel Urbán (Spain), Esther Pineda (Venezuela), Hernán Rivera Letelier (Chile), Darío Sztajnszrajber (Argentina), Rita Segato (Argentina) and Fran…
(2024-04-16). The sacred right to asylum. pressenza.com What stupid arguments the defenders of the current Ecuadorian government come up with. | All tyrannies, all anti-democratic governments, make criminal accusations against their opponents. In Chile, all of us, or almost all of us, who have taken asylum have faced criminal proceedings. I had several trials in which the dictatorship accused me of everything, but this did not prevent the Panamanian embassy from granting me asylum. | The country of asylum has no reason to know, and even less to find out, whether the asylum seeker is guilty or not. | The right to asylum, the Vienna Convention that regulates diplomatic…
(2024-04-16). Health Day and Victims Day. pressenza.com 9 April 2024, El Espectador | On 7 April 1948, the World Health Organisation was founded, and on 9 April Jorge Eliécer Gaitán was assassinated. The 7th was established as World Health Day and the 9th was the Day of Remembrance and Solidarity with the Victims of Armed Conflict. | I bring both dates to today’s Pazaporte to explain why health and victims are on our minds. | The health of 26 million Colombians is now in the hands of the State, and no one has told us, with figures, cases and ways, how half the country will be taken care of. We had warned successive governments that the Law 100 system needed a major in…
(2024-04-16). The Death of Paris ’15. pressenza.com The Paris Climate Agreement of 2015 set the standards for how nation/states must approach the net zero target year 2050 by reducing greenhouse gas emissions in stages, starting with major reductions by 2030. | Paris ’15 is dead. | According to a new report by Global Energy Monitor of San Francisco, at least a 20B barrels of oil equivalent has been discovered since the International Energy Agency statement of fact in 2021 that no new oil, gas, or coal development should proceed if the world is to reach net zero by 2050. | Nevertheless, as of today, fossil fuel producers worldwide plan on quadrupling output from ne…
(2024-04-16). Creating a hydrogel that removes microplastics from water. pressenza.com A breakthrough in the fight against pollution. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science in India have developed a sustainable hydrogel that removes microplastics from water by binding them and breaking them down under ultraviolet light. | This hydrogel consists of three different polymer layers (chitosan, polyvinyl alcohol, and polyaniline) that are intertwined to form an interpenetrating polymer network architecture. | The researchers conducted several experiments in which they added a fluorescent dye to the microplastics to track how much of the hydrogel was absorbed and degraded under different condition…
(2024-04-16). Primer día de juicio penal a Trump: se buscan jurados. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 abr (RHC) Más de la mitad del primer grupo de 96 posibles miembros del jurado fueron desestimados la víspera por el juez Juan Merchán en el inicio del juicio penal en Nueva York al expresidente de Estados Unidos Donald Trump.
(2024-04-16). Jóvenes paquistaníes estudiarán medicina en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 abr (RHC) Tres jóvenes paquistaníes fueron seleccionados para estudiar la carrera de medicina en Cuba como parte del programa educativo concebido por el líder histórico de la Revolución, Fidel Castro, reseñaron hoy fuentes diplomáticas.
(2024-04-16). Sudan – Complex Emergency Fact Sheet #14, Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Chad, South Sudan, Sudan, United States of America | Source: US Agency for International Development | Please refer to the attached file. | SITUATION AT A GLANCE | 15,826 Deaths Caused by Ongoing Conflict Since April 15, 2023, ACLED — April 2024 | 24.8 MILLION People in Need of Humanitarian Assistance, UN — December 2023 | 6.6 MILLION People Internally Displaced Since April 15, 2023, IOM — March 2024 | 1.8 MILLION Sudanese Refugees and Asylum-Seekers Displaced From Sudan Since April 15, 2023, UNHCR — April 2024 | 521,263 Refugee Returnees Displaced From Sudan Since April 1…
(2024-04-16). Sudan USG Humanitarian Response to the Complex Emergency (04/16/24). reliefweb.int 
Countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan | Source: US Agency for International Development | Please refer to the attached Map. |
(2024-04-16). From a Humanitarian to Development Approach: Uganda’s Groundbreaking Journey in the Sustainable Provision of Water to Refugees and Host Communities. reliefweb.int 
Country: Uganda | Source: World Bank | Please refer to the attached file. | The number of refugees worldwide has more than doubled over the past decade, increasing to 36.4 million in mid-2023. Africa has over 6 million refugees, with Uganda alone hosting the lion’s share at more than 1.6 million. There are two reasons for this: Uganda’s current stability in a fragile region and its progressive refugee management policy. This model consists of an open border and, importantly, a settlement approach in which refugees are not confined to a camp but free to move around the country, live alongside Ugandan citizen…
(2024-04-16). Ecuador: Catálogo de productos 2024. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Ecuador, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | Source: R4V | Please refer to the attached file.
(2024-04-16). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Factsheet – Site Registration (Data Collection: 10 March – 7 April 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo | Source: International Organization for Migration | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | The conflict between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and the M23 group has intensified since March 2022, leading to a serious humanitarian crisis in the region. The ongoing violence has forced large numbers of people to leave their homes, seeking refuge in host communities and makeshift sites in regions such as Goma, Nyiragongo, Rutshuru and Masisi. With over 100 sites set up to accommodate these displaced populations, the situation points to…
(2024-04-16). Nigeria: Première mondiale : le Nigéria introduit un nouveau vaccin pentavalent contre la méningite. reliefweb.int Country: Nigeria | Source: World Health Organization | Des agents de santé lancent une campagne de vaccination visant à atteindre un million de personnes | 12 avril 2024 Communiqué de presse Genève, Suisse | Par une décision historique, le Nigéria est devenu le premier pays au monde à déployer un nouveau vaccin (le vaccin Men5CV) recommandé par l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS), qui permet de protéger les populations contre cinq souches de la bactérie à l’origine de la méningite. Le vaccin et les activités de vaccination d’urgence sont financés par l’Alliance Gavi, qui finance en outre le stock mondial…
(2024-04-16). NGOs deplore inadequacy of pledges for Ethiopia’s humanitarian response, which miss the mark, condemning millions to increased suffering. reliefweb.int 
Country: Ethiopia | Source: Inter-Agency Working Group East and Central Africa | Please refer to the attached file. | Nairobi, 16 April 2024 – The outcomes of the Pledging Conference for Ethiopia, held on 16 April 2024 in Geneva are wholly inadequate and fail to address the magnitude of the current crisis. A total pledge of US$630 million was announced, falling short of the US$1 billion target for this conference aimed at addressing only the highest-priority needs, or just over 30% of the total humanitarian appeal. However, it is unclear how much of this is actually new funding for the humanitarian response…
(2024-04-16). In Haiti, Conflict, Displacement, and Health Challenges Converge. reliefweb.int Country: Haiti | Source: Direct Relief | By Lara Cooper | Health providers, data experts and community leaders convened last week to outline some of the health challenges in Haiti, compounded by gang violence, food insecurity and mass displacement. | The event was moderated by Andrew Schroeder, co-founder of CrisisReady and Vice President of Research and Analysis for Direct Relief.
(2024-04-16). Iraq: DTM Emergency Tracking – Arrivals in Sinjar and Al-B Districts (1 April – 2 August 2023). reliefweb.int 
Country: Iraq | Source: International Organization for Migration | Please refer to the attached file. | Due to an observed , increase in inflows to Sinjar and Al- districts trigged by social tension | between Yazidis and other residents, the International Organization for (IOM) | Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in Iraq launched an emergency tracking tool in April 2023 to | understand the number of people in movement and their main characteristics.
(2024-04-16). World: The Great Reversal: Prospects, Risks, and Policies in International Development Association(IDA) Countries. reliefweb.int 
Country: World | Source: World Bank | Please refer to the attached file. | Despite High Potential, 75 Vulnerable Economies Face ‘Historic Reversal’ | In Half of IDA Countries, Income Gap with Wealthiest Economies is Widening | WASHINGTON, April 15, 2024—Despite their high potential to advance global prosperity, one-half of the world’s 75 most vulnerable countries are facing a widening income gap with the wealthiest economies for the first time in this century, a new World Bank report has found. Taking full advantage of their younger populations, their rich natural resources, and their abundant solar-e…
(2024-04-16). UNFPA Cameroon Humanitarian Situation Report #18 – 1-31 March 2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: Cameroon | Source: United Nations Population Fund | Please refer to the attached file. | HIGHLIGHTS | Cameroon’s protracted crisis deepens, affecting some 3.4 million people, leaving mostly women and girls bearing the brunt of the hardship. The underfunded response is grappling to address needs across 5 of the country’s 10 regions. | Far North (FN): Repeated attacks by NSAGs, flooding and community clashes. | North West and South West (NW/SW): lockdowns, abductions, sporadic gunshots, IED attacks. | Littoral and West: Displaced population from the NW/SW. | SITUATION OVERVIEW | In March 2024, be it…
(2024-04-16). Somalia’s health minister and partners plan to intensify efforts to end 7-year variant poliovirus outbreak [EN/SO]. reliefweb.int 
Country: Somalia | Sources: UN Children’s Fund, World Health Organization | Please refer to the attached files. | Partners commit to take bold steps to boost routine immunization and child health in Somalia | 16 April 2024, Mogadishu, Somalia — Somalia’s Minister of Health and Human Services His Excellency Dr Ali Haji Adam and high-level representatives of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative met virtually yesterday to review progress and further scale up efforts to end the country’s 7-year variant poliovirus outbreak. | H.E. Dr Adam presented the Somalia Emergency Action Plan (SEAP) 3, which build…
(2024-04-16). Angela Merkel and Franàßois Hollande’s crime against peace. thealtworld.com 
A controversy has arisen over my analyses of the personal responsibility of former Chancellor Angela Merkel and former President Franàßois Hollande in the current war in Ukraine. My colleagues claim that I made it all up and that these two personalities are innocent. I’d just be peddling Russian disinformation. | This controversy is not insignificant: my opponents are trying to whitewash our political leaders, and in so doing they are serving the Western narrative of the war in Ukraine and justifying it. | So here are the facts and documents on which I rely. You be the judge. | few mainstream media colleagu…
(2024-04-16). Dead Last (With an Emphasis on Dead!). tomdispatch.com Last September witnessed what used to be a truly rare weather phenomenon: a Mediterranean hurricane, or “medicane.” Once upon a time, the Mediterranean Sea simply didn’t get hot enough to produce hurricanes more than every few hundred (yes, few hundred!) years. In this case, however, Storm Daniel assaulted Libya with a biblical-style deluge for four straight days. It was enough to overwhelm the al-Bilad and Abu Mansour dams near the city of Derna, built in the 1970s to old cool-earth specifications. The resulting flood destroyed nearly 1,000 buildings, washing thousands of people out to sea, and displaced tens of…
(2024-04-16). Zimbabwe First Lady’s programme becomes international. tvbrics.com 
It was attended by guests from Namibia, South Korea and Zambia…
(2024-04-16). Brazilian President Lula da Silva launches programme of agrarian reform. tvbrics.com 
An investment of R$520 million is expected by 2024…
(2024-04-16). Nizhny Novgorod to host Forum of BRICS twinning cities and municipalities. tvbrics.com 
The event will bring together representatives of public organisations and municipalities of the BRICS countries…
(2024-04-16). Egypt’s Prime Minister takes measures to revitalise historic Ahl Al-Bayt Trail. tvbrics.com 
He formed a supreme committee to promote tourism and heritage preservation…
(2024-04-16). UAE’s largest city launches Dubai Demand Side Management Recognition Programme. tvbrics.com 
The programme reflects the city’s significant achievements and highlights the Council’s strategy to reduce energy and water consumption…
(2024-04-16). Startups in India raise US$105 million in week. tvbrics.com 
They include projects at various stages…
(2024-04-16). Iran increases exports to Russia and Belarus. tvbrics.com 
Predominance of agricultural and petrochemical products…
(2024-04-16). Tourism flow between BRICS countries may significantly increase. tvbrics.com 
This was announced by the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation…
(2024-04-16). Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi discuss implementation of infrastructure projects. tvbrics.com 
The leaders confirmed by phone the readiness of the two countries to develop co-operation in various spheres…
(2024-04-16). Russian Federation Council: 40 countries want to join BRICS. tvbrics.com 
The upper house of parliament considers the idea of creating a rigid charter of the association premature…
(2024-04-16). Ethiopia’s Agriculture Minister outlines three new sector strategies. tvbrics.com 
The country’s Minister of Agriculture, Girma, said the strategies are central to Ethiopia’s commitment to food security and sovereignty…
(2024-04-16). Mass training for unemployed to be extended in South Africa. tvbrics.com 
The National Development Plan (NDP) aims to create 11 million new jobs by 2030…
(2024-04-16). Russia Says Arrested Man Behind Car Bomb Attack on Ukrainian Defector. themoscowtimes.com Vasily Prozorov, a former member of Ukraine’s SBU security service, was injured last week after a bomb went off under his SUV in Moscow.
(2024-04-16). Russia But Not Putin Invited To French D-Day Anniversary — Organizers. themoscowtimes.com Putin, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court, was not invited due to Russia’s “war of aggression” in Ukraine.
(2024-04-16). Talks for New Black Sea Shipping Deal Collapsed in March — Reuters. themoscowtimes.com “At the very last minute, Ukraine suddenly pulled out and the deal was scuttled,” a source was quoted as saying.
(2024-04-16). Imminent ‘Cleanups’ Scheduled Under Philadelphia ‘State of Emergency’ Kensington Operations. unicornriot.ninja
(2024-04-16). Amazon Blocked, Wells Fargo Windows Smashed on Day of Action for Palestine in Minnesota. unicornriot.ninja 
(2024-04-16). Pro-Palestine Activists Attempt to Block Workers from Entering Arms Manufacturer in Charlotte. unicornriot.ninja 
(2024-04-16). Far from gaining new soldiers: More and more resignate from the European armies. uwidata.com By Ali Rƒ±za Ta≈üdelen The drums of war are beating louder in Europe. Countries are trying to strengthen their armies. However, far from achieving their targets of increasing the number of soldiers, many countries are facing resignations. Young people are reluctant to join the military. Calls from NATO leaders for a Crusade-like mobilization against Russia …
(2024-04-16). Djibouti: Fermeture des Bases Militaires Étrangères / Closing Foreign Military Bases. worldbeyondwar.org Ce webinaire explique en détails les raisons pour lesquelles les bases de Djibouti doivent être fermées. This webinar explains why the Djibouti bases should be closed. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2024-04-16). Campaña Por El Desarme. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2024-04-16). Trump “hush money” trial begins—A political diversion. wsws.org The fascist ex-president is being tried, not for his real crimes against democracy, but for an alleged campaign finance violation related to his personal conduct.
(2024-04-16). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Gannet workers at papers in New York and Texas walked out over wages while graduate assistants at Western University struck after rejecting management’s contract offer.
(2024-04-16). Video: “The SGP strongly condemns the suppression of the Palestine Congress in Berlin” wsws.org In this video, Christoph Vandreier, chairman and leading candidate of the SGP in the European elections, condemns the recent attack on the Palestine Congress in Berlin.
(2024-04-16). Berkeley law student Gaza protest sparks frenzy from university administration. wsws.org University of California administrators are slandering students as antisemitic to justify a crackdown on protests in defense of the Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-04-16). Canadian imperialism outlines its plans for global war. wsws.org Canada’s Liberal government presented a “defence policy update” last week that pledges tens of billions of dollars in increased military spending and outlines plans to procure a vast array of new weapons.
(2024-04-16). US, South Korea conduct massive air force drills. wsws.org The military exercises repeatedly conducted in the Indo-Pacific are designed to raise tensions with China and paint Beijing as the aggressor while also preparing US-led alliances for war.
(2024-04-16). Tesla announces more than 14,000 layoffs as global attacks on jobs mount. wsws.org The layoffs are not just the product of the ample greed and stupidity of Elon Musk, but part of a broader attack on jobs in the auto industry and in industries across the world.
(2024-04-16). “Legacy of Violence: A History of the British Empire” — book review. mronline.org 
This is an amazing history, one that should be on the list of every history class dealing with modern history, history of the British Empire, and further on to those studying economics, politics, and geopolitical strategies.
(2024-04-16). Materialism matters: The role of philosophy in science. mronline.org 
In this first article in a series on philosophy and science, we take a look at materialism and why it is fundamental to science.
(2024-04-16). The climate crisis is already wreaking havoc in the UK — and it’s only just begun. thecanary.co Climate crisis extreme weather has been wreaking havoc in the UK, causing home insurance claims to shoot up to record levels. It reveals that the crisis is already coming home to roost for communities across the nation. However, the government isn’t doing enough about it. Climate-driven claims hit new heights On Monday 15 April, the …
(2024-04-16). O.J. Simpson And Other Notable Black People Who Died From Prostate Cancer. newsone.com 
Source: ETHAN MILLER / Getty | From the criminal justice system to race relations and beyond, the death of football legend-turned-acquitted murderer But perhaps none of them are as immediately urgent to Black people as Simpson’s cause of death — The man born as Orenthal James Simpson died at 76 on Wednesday, his family confirme…
(2024-04-16). Colombia says EMC guerrilla leader abandoned peace talks. colombiareports.com The founder and supreme commander of guerrilla group EMC has abandoned peace talks, according to the lead negotiator of Colombia’s government. In a statement, government negotiator Camilo Gonzalez said that…
(2024-04-16). Medical Device Used In Heart Surgery Now Linked To Multiple Deaths. trofire.com A popular heart pump used on cardiovascular patients has now been linked to dozens of deaths and possibly hundreds of injuries — but the FDA refuses to pull the device from the market. Mike Papantonio & Farron Cousins discuss more. Transcript: *This transcript was generated by a third-party transcription software company, so please excuse any typos. Mike Papantonio: A popular …
(2024-04-16). Teamsters For A Democratic Union And The New Labor Insurgency. progressivehub.net KEN PAFF | JACOBIN…
(2024-04-16). Terror on Colombia-Venezuela border after assassination of anti-corruption activist. colombiareports.com The assassination of Cucuta’s citizen ombudsman again put the spotlight on the corrupt political elite in the largest city on Colombia’s border with Venezuela. An assassin took the life of…
(2024-04-16). LAND: Police disperses protesting Jinja Hospital workers. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Jinja city used tear gas to disperse Jinja Referral Hospital health workers who were staging a sit-down strike within the hospital premises. The health workers were protesting Minister Samuel Mayanja’s decision to allocate 4.6 acres of contested land to the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council-UMSC for development. Despite …
(2024-04-16). N West Acting Premier to lead Mahikeng Student City sod-turning ceremony. sanews.gov.za N West Acting Premier to lead Mahikeng Student City sod-turning ceremony | North West Acting Premier Nono Maloyi will lead a sod-turning ceremony on Thursday to mark the official launch of the Mahikeng Student City. | This initiative aims to alleviate the urgent need for student housing in the provincial capital. | The Student City project is a 10 000-bed facility, with provisions for modern amenities such as a fitness centre and health and retail facilities. | In addition, the project is expected to generate 10 000 job opportunities, both short- and long-term. | “This project forms part of ongoing efforts by g…
(2024-04-16). COVID-19 Associated With Higher Risk of Autoimmune Diseases. jamanetwork.com People who were infected with SARS-CoV-2 had a 25% higher risk of later being diagnosed with an autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic disease (AIRD) after infection than those who weren’t infected, according to a large cohort study that included more than 22 million participants in Japan and South Korea. They also had a 30% greater risk of developing AIRD, such as systemic lupus erythematosus or rheumatoid arthritis, compared with people who had influenza, the researchers reported in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
(2024-04-16). National Security Education Day marked in Hong Kong. ecns.cn April 15 this year marks the fourth National Security Education Day in Hong Kong, and various activities were held to mark the annual event.
(2024-04-16). Electricity Minister to visit Northern Cape. sanews.gov.za Electricity Minister to visit Northern Cape | Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is expected to undertake an outreach programme with business stakeholders in the Northern Cape. | The programme is expected to be held on Thursday and Friday. | “The programme seeks to forge partnerships between all spheres of government and organised business/industrialists to achieve the Energy Action Plan’s [EAP] target of ending load shedding and creating energy security. | “The programme focuses on localised solutions to energy supply to protect local economies and save jobs and liv…
(2024-04-16). Putin Urges Restraint in Call With Iran’s Raisi. themoscowtimes.com The Russian leader expressed the hope that all sides would show reasonable restraint and prevent a new round of confrontation.
(2024-04-16). The Mysterious Story Of Tituba: A Black Slave Woman Who Sparked The Salem Witch Trials. newsone.com 
In 1692, a Black slave woman named Tituba was used as a pawn to spark the first conspiracy to hit the shores of America.
(2024-04-16). Scientists shed light on crucial mechanism in tumor immune evasion. ecns.cn Scientists from the Institutes of Biomedical Sciences at Fudan University in Shanghai recently shed light on the gene CD3L1 in their research, revealing it as a crucial mechanism in tumor immune evasion, especially in patients who respond poorly to PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitory therapies.
(2024-04-16). Quanzhou Bay bridge to receive 2024 engineering honor. ecns.cn The Quanzhou Bay cross-sea bridge, part of the Fuzhou-Xiamen high-speed railway, is set to receive the Theodore Cooper Award at the 2024 International Bridge Conference in June.
(2024-04-16). Properly Understanding The Jubilation Black Folks Felt When O.J. Simpson Was Acquitted Of Murder. newsone.com 
The jubilation that many Black people felt after O.J. Simpson’s murder acquittal was more about the fairness of the criminal justice system than it ever was about O.J.
(2024-04-16). China’s railway passenger transportation continues with steady growth. ecns.cn China’s railway passenger transportation kept strong growth during operation in the first quarter of this year, handling more than 1 billion passenger trips across the country, the national railway operator China State Railway Groups said on Tuesday.
(2024-04-16). SA ranks top three for fiscal transparency. sanews.gov.za SA ranks top three for fiscal transparency | National Treasury has welcomed South Africa’s ranking by the International Monetary Fund’s Fiscal Transparency Evaluation Report of being among the top three countries worldwide for fiscal transparency. | According to the International Budget Partnership, South Africa has a strong record of fiscal transparency and consistently ranks among the top three countries worldwide for transparency. | “A predictable and transparent fiscal policy underpins macroeconomic stability. The IMF’s Fiscal Transparency Evaluation Report notes a strong performance in fiscal reporting and b…
(2024-04-16). Xi calls for viewing production capacity issue objectively, dialectically. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on both China and Germany to be vigilant against rising protectionism, and view the issue of production capacity objectively and dialectically.
(2024-04-16). Gaza: The hope for decency, democracy and compromise. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-04-16). What Clinicians Need to Know About TikTok. jamanetwork.com This Medical News article discusses research on health information being shared on the social media platform.
(2024-04-16). She Photographed Russian Political Prisoners. Now She’s Charged With ‘Extremism.’. themoscowtimes.com Antonina Favorskaya and her colleagues consider the charges against her to be revenge for her journalism and political views.
(2024-04-16). Ultraprocessed Foods Linked With 32 Types of Health Problems. jamanetwork.com Ultraprocessed foods include ready-to-eat meals, snacks, and sugary drinks that contain a long list of ingredients and additives designed to make the food sellable or palatable. Now these foods have been associated with more than 30 health conditions, a review of 45 meta-analyses involving about 9.9 million participants found.
(2024-04-16). Ugandans in top Tony Elumelu Foundation awards winners. independent.co.ug 
ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Ugandan entrepreneurs are among the top three leading winners of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship awards which are the brainchild of Nigerian dollar multi-millionaire Tony Elumelu. This was revealed recently among data issued at the unveiling of the 10th Cohort of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme in Lagos Nigeria. Building on …
(2024-04-16). Meet The Richest Black Man In The World. newsone.com 
Source: Ernest Ankomah / Getty | Aliko Dangote, hailing from Nigeria, is frequently recognized as the wealthiest Black individual globally. His wealth primarily stems from his conglomerate, the Dangote Group, which has been instrumental in the distribution of key commodities such as cement, sugar, salt, and flour. As of April 2024, the Nigerian businessman’s net worth Dangote, born in 1957, grew up in a wealthy family in Kano State, Nigeria. From an early age, he displayed an en…
(2024-04-16). RIP Kadarius Smith: Is There Video From Mississippi Cop Running Over Unarmed Black Teen With Police Car? newsone.com 
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump called for the Leland Police Department to release video from a cop running over and killing Kadarius Smith with a cruiser.
(2024-04-16). COVID-19 Infection Tied to Slight Cognitive Deficits. jamanetwork.com People who were infected with SARS-CoV-2 tended to score slightly worse on cognitive assessments—particularly in memory, reasoning, and tasks that require executive function—than those who were not infected, according to data from about 113‚ÄØ000 participants in England. The score was the equivalent of a 3-point loss on an IQ scale, the researchers reported in the New England Journal of Medicine.
(2024-04-16). Jury selection begins in Trump’s NY trial. ecns.cn Jury selection began Monday in the trial of Donald Trump in New York City — the first criminal trial of a former president in U.S. history — on allegations that he falsified documents to cover up a sex scandal involving an adult film actress.
(2024-04-16). Jason Whitlock Says Angel Reese Needed To ‘Cover Up’ At WNBA Draft, Not White Athletes. newsone.com 
(2024-04-16). We Need An Alternative To Nuclear-Armed Nationalism. progressivehub.net ROBERT C. KOEHLER | COMMON DREAMS…
(2024-04-16). Mashatile calls on traditional leaders to promote free and fair elections. sanews.gov.za Mashatile calls on traditional leaders to promote free and fair elections | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged traditional leaders to encourage eligible voters to participate in the May 29 elections, and ensure they are free and fair. | “We will, as a nation, hold the seventh democratic National and Provincial Elections. In this context, traditional leaders should continue to encourage all eligible voters to participate in the elections,” he said on Tuesday. | The Deputy President, as the Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Task Team on matters of Traditional and Khoi-San leaders, delivered a keynote add…
(2024-04-16). Xi meets German chancellor. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday in Beijing.
(2024-04-16). Insights | Collaboration is a much better way than competition in bilateral relationship: German scholar. ecns.cn German companies will continue to invest in China, to take part in the big and growing Chinese market, said Hans-Josef Fell, president of German think tank Energy Watch Group,in a recent interview with China News Network, adding that Chinese companies can also invest in Europe.
(2024-04-16). What Happened To Allisha Watts? Accused Killer Awaits Murder Trial In Girlfriend’s Death. newsone.com 
Source: screenshot / facebook | UPDATED: 2 p.m. ET, April 16 | The North Carolina man who allegedly killed Allisha Watts is set to make his second court appearance since he was charged with murder in connection with her death. | According to | In August, he was charged with murder in connection to Allisha Watts’s death, who w…
(2024-04-16). Predicting Liver-Related Outcomes in Steatotic Liver Disease. jamanetwork.com Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), recently renamed metabolic dysfunction—associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), has a global prevalence of 38%. With the global epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes, the burden of MASLD has been increasing, making it among the leading indications for liver transplant in the US. Of all patients with MASLD, a small proportion can develop cirrhosis and will be at risk for complications, including liver-related mortality. In this context, patients with MASLD and type 2 diabetes or those with multiple components of metabolic syndrome are at greater risk for develop…
(2024-04-16). How AI Is Helping to Restore Speech In Aphasia. jamanetwork.com In this Medical News article, Edward Chang, MD, chair of the department of neurological surgery at the University of California, San Francisco Weill Institute for Neurosciences joins JAMA Editor in Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS, to discuss the potential for AI to revolutionize communication for those unable to speak due to aphasia.
(2024-04-16). Military police called into action as Court Martial denies NUP supporters bail. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Military Police were called in to calm the General Court Martial in Makindye, after the bail application for 28 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) was has for the third timedismissed. The 28 are facing trial of unlawful possession of ammunition. Immediately after the ruling of the Court , the …
(2024-04-16). Revolution in Haiti: US-imposed comprador regime in dire straits. thecommunists.org Owing to the raging hatred of Haitians towards the US imperialists and their Canadian sidekicks, the United States has been forced to contract out the job of trying to keep the troublesome Caribbean island of Haiti subjugated. With yet another rebellion in full swing and its domestic compradors increasingly exposed, Washington has chosen to hide …
(2024-04-16). Police officers arrested for stealing sh60m exhibit. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eight Police officers attached to Kira-Police Division in Kira Municipality Wakiso District have been arrested for reportedly stealing sixty million shillings that had been posted as an exhibit. Addressing Journalists at Police Headquarters Naguru, Police Spokesperson, Fred Enanga said out of 192 million that was stolen from Shatrah Namata, …
(2024-04-16). The immigration crisis on both sides of the Rio Grande river. america.cgtn.com 
Social post: Immigration continues to be a top concern for voters in the U.S. in this election year. The first installment of our latest series on immigration brings you the parallel lives of two dedicated officers, each patrolling a different side of the same river that marks the border between the United States and Mexico. | On the U.S. side, Deputy Sheriff Efrain Sanchez discussed the heightened level of security in Maverick County, Texas, and how he witnesses more people “running all over the place.” Meanwhile, on the other side of the border in Mexico Jose Francisco Contreras, Commander of Civil Protection a…
(2024-04-16). A Further Reckoning for Abu Ghraib. progressive.org Trial seeks to hold corporate contractors accountable for ‘outsourced’ abuses committed in Iraqi prison.
(2024-04-16). Antidepressant Prescriptions for Female Teens Surged After Pandemic. jamanetwork.com The rate of antidepressant prescriptions for teens and young adults increased by about two-thirds between 2016 and 2022, an analysis of information from a national database involving participants aged 12 to 25 years found. But the rate of increase wasn’t constant, with prescriptions surging by about 64% per month after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic compared with a 17% increase per month before March 2020.
(2024-04-16). Greepeace future under threat following legal action by oil giants. mronline.org 
ENVIRONMENTAL campaign group Greenpeace has warned that its future is under financial threat because of legal action by oil giant Shell.
(2024-04-16). 135th Canton Fair opens with over 29,000 exhibitors. ecns.cn The 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened Monday in Guangzhou, and will run till May 5.
(2024-04-16). Chinese marathon runner suspected of stealing win calls himself victim amid investigations. ecns.cn The Beijing Half Marathon Organizing Committee has confirmed investigations are underway following Sunday’s 21-kilometer (13-mile) race, which aroused suspicions after an African trio appeared to let Chinese runner He Jie overtake them meters from the finish line.
(2024-04-16). In Numbers: China’s consumer products expo. ecns.cn
(2024-04-16). Climate crisis-induced coral reef mass bleaching goes global, again. thecanary.co The climate crisis is careering coral reefs to the brink of disaster. Alarmingly, for the second time in 10 years, the world is experiencing a major coral bleaching event. Months of climate-exacerbated record-breaking ocean heat have decimated reef systems from Australia to Florida. Global mass bleaching of coral reefs Coral are marine invertebrates made up …
(2024-04-16). Sintilimab and Cardiovascular Toxicity—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply On behalf of the ORIENT-16 Investigators, I thank Dr Peng and colleagues for their interest in the ORIENT-16 study and acknowledge their concerns about immune-related cardiotoxicities. All adverse events and their associations with treatment were carefully evaluated and reported per protocol. In Table 2 of the ORIENT-16 article, only common treatment-related adverse events (incidence of 15% or more, related to any drug) and immune-related adverse events (incidence of 2% or more) were listed in Table 2 of our article. Herein, we provide information about cardiotoxicity. Complete statistical tables are ava…
(2024-04-16). Deadline for Budget Facility for Infrastructure submissions extended. sanews.gov.za Deadline for Budget Facility for Infrastructure submissions extended | The deadline for submissions of proposals to the Budget Facility for Infrastructure has been extended to 17 May 2024. | This, according to National Treasury, is in a bid to add more time for project sponsors to package and submit their proposals. | “The department earlier published a call for proposals for consideration by the Budget Facility for Infrastructure [BFI]. The BFI is a reform established in 2016 to support the execution of priority infrastructure projects and programmes through a more rigorous planning, appraisal, and selection pro…
(2024-04-16). FDA in the Crosshairs of Science, Politics, and Abortion. jamanetwork.com In this Viewpoint, the Supreme Court case FDA v AHM is used to illustrate the tension the FDA faces between science and politics, and state authority over abortion vs federal authority over which drugs may be marketed nationwide.
(2024-04-16). Insights | New Zealand scholar: Chinese culture positively influences New Zealand’s diverse society. ecns.cn The year 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the China-New Zealand comprehensive strategic partnership. Mike Dawson, president of the Auckland Branch of the New Zealand China Friendship Society, told China News Network that the impact of Chinese culture on New Zealand’s diverse society is positive.
(2024-04-16). Meta-Analysis: Cardiovascular Risks Rose After Stopping Aspirin. jamanetwork.com Past recommendations suggested that patients with a high risk of cardiovascular problems might benefit from a daily low-dose aspirin when the advantages of preventing an initial cardiovascular event outweighed the harms associated with the chance of bleeding. The most up-to-date guidelines caution against starting aspirin treatment for primary prevention for most people, though.
(2024-04-16). China’s labor market remains stable in Q1. ecns.cn China’s surveyed urban unemployment rate in the first quarter of 2024 came in at 5.2 percent, down 0.3 percentage points year-on-year, indicating an overall stable employment, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Tuesday.
(2024-04-16). Kenyan-made dramas, comedies rival foreign sports in viewership numbers. independent.co.ug 
Twin growth in the number of talented young filmmakers and private investors is powering Kenyan production and viewer interest. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY| Kenyan viewers are beginning to show a strong preference for locally-produced content, regional giant MultiChoice has revealed, with the appetite and consumption of Kenyan-made films now second only to foreign sports …
(2024-04-16). Far from gaining new soldiers: More and more resignate from the European armies. unitedworldint.com By Ali Rƒ±za Ta≈üdelen The drums of war are beating louder in Europe. Countries are trying to strengthen their armies. However, far from achieving their targets of increasing the number of soldiers, many countries are facing resignations. Young people are reluctant to join the military. Calls from NATO leaders for a Crusade-like mobilization against Russia …
(2024-04-16). IMF Raises Russia’s Growth Forecast for 2024. themoscowtimes.com Russia’s economy is expected to grow 3.2% this year, up from the previous forecast of 2.6% issued in January.
(2024-04-16). Transportation hub undergoes load testing in Greater Bay area. ecns.cn A total of 136 trucks with 5,000 tons of goods were parked on a bridge of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan link to test the construction quality and mechanical properties.
(2024-04-16). Miserable consumers are the big issue for 2024 and probably 2025. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-04-16). U.S. Presidential Election 2024: Journalist safety kit. cpj.org 
The 2024 United States presidential election will take place on Tuesday, November 5 amid an increasingly polarized political climate. In addition to facing a high level of distrust in the media, journalists are likely to confront significant security challenges in the lead-up to the election, as well as on election day. The contested 2020 election…
(2024-04-16). Tyler Perry And BET Media Group Agree To New Multi-Year Deal. newsone.com 
Source: Noam Galai / Getty / Tyler Perry |
(2024-04-16). COURT: Kwoyelo will not be cross-examined. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Judges at the International Crimes Division of the High Court have rejected an application by the lawyers of the former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo seeking to question their client during his defence trial. Kwoyelo’s defence Lawyer Caleb Alaka on Monday sought the powers of the …
(2024-04-16). ‘Should be a global wake-up call’: coral reefs suffer fourth mass bleaching event. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Scientists said Monday that the world’s coral reefs are facing a fourth global bleaching event as the fossil fuel-driven climate emergency pushes ocean temperatures to
(2024-04-16). Nerve Cell Growth Might Underlie Discomfort Tied to Recurrent UTIs. jamanetwork.com Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are defined as 2 positive urine cultures in the past 6 months, or 3 positive cultures within the past year. But even after taking antibiotics to treat recurrent UTIs, some patients continue experiencing pelvic pain and increased urgency to urinate, despite having urine cultures that test negative for bacteria.
(2024-04-16). Update on Presidential eThekwini Working Group. sanews.gov.za Update on Presidential eThekwini Working Group | The Presidency has provided an update on the work of the Presidential eThekwini Working Group. | The group was announced following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to the area earlier this year and is aimed at improving service delivery, improving business confidence, and repositioning eThekwini as an investment and tourism hotspot. | READ | It is co-chai…
(2024-04-16). Therapy Delivered by Nonspecialists Improved Postpartum Mental Health. jamanetwork.com Women with anxiety who began receiving a cognitive behavioral therapy—based intervention from nonclinicians when they were less than 22 weeks pregnant experienced a major reduction in depression and anxiety 6 weeks after giving birth. Prenatal anxiety is associated with mental health disorders in postpartum parents.
(2024-04-16). China leads world in installed nuclear power capacity. ecns.cn China led the word, with 26 nuclear power units under construction and a total installed capacity of 30.3 million kilowatts by the end of 2023, data issued by China Nuclear Energy Association on Monday showed.
(2024-04-16). Book Review: U.S. Guns Are Driving Violence and Mass Migration. progressive.org In “Exit Wounds,” Ieva Jusionyte looks into the world of firearms trafficking—and what happens when U.S. guns cross the border.
(2024-04-16). In Church, Rudy Giuliani Further Defames Ruby Freeman By Lying About Nonexistent Election Fraud. newsone.com 
Rudy Giuliani spoke at Sheridan Church in Tulsa, where he continued to attack Ruby Freeman and Wandrea Arshaye “Shaye” Moss with election fraud lies.
(2024-04-16). Niger is kicking US troops out of the country and thousands protested to show their support. #Niger. youtube.com 
(2024-04-16). What Is Priapism? jamanetwork.com This JAMA Patient Page describes the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of priapism.
(2024-04-16). Colorado leading the way for small businesses. america.cgtn.com 
Small businesses form the backbone of the U.S. economy and new ones are constantly being created. Last year set a record for new business applications in the U.S. The rapidly growing state of Colorado is leading the way. | Hendrik Sybrandy reports from Denver.
(2024-04-16). Industry Payments to US Physicians by Specialty and Product Type. jamanetwork.com This study examines the distribution of payments within and across specialties and the medical products associated with the largest total payments.
(2024-04-16). Notre Dame Cathedral restoration nears completion after 5 years. ecns.cn Five years after being ravaged by fire, the first stage of restoration work on the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral in the heart of Paris has been completed and the cathedral is expected to open Dec. 8 this year.
(2024-04-16). The Politics of Recognition: Australia and the Question of Palestinian Statehood. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-04-16). Sintilimab and Cardiovascular Toxicity. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent randomized clinical trial reported improved overall survival among patients receiving the combination of sintilimab with first-line chemotherapy compared with chemotherapy alone in unresectable gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer. We are concerned that the ORIENT-16 trial did not report on the cardiovascular toxicity associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, which can cause severe immune-related adverse events, including cardiovascular toxicity, which although rare can be fatal. However, a systematic review of 48 studies (11‚ÄØ207 patients) reported on 146 pati…
(2024-04-16). Peace From the Baltics. fpif.org
(2024-04-16). NDP: A Deliberate Turn to Centre — Blueprints of Disruption. blueprints-of-disruption.captivate.fm Matt Fodor discusses the last 20 years of the NDP and reveals the who, when and why they abandoned their socialist roots and members.
(2024-04-16). In pics: 798 Art Zone. ecns.cn
(2024-04-16). IEC ready to print ballot papers for 2024 elections. sanews.gov.za IEC ready to print ballot papers for 2024 elections | With the finalisation of the list of candidates contesting seats in the 2024 National and Provincial Elections (NPE2024), the Electoral Commission (IEC) can now go ahead with the printing of ballot papers for the elections. | “The 27.79 million registered voters will receive three ballot papers to elect candidates to represent them in the National Assembly and Provincial Legislatures,” IEC Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sy Mamabolo said on Tuesday in Centurion. | Addressing a media briefing, Mamabolo said the use of the three ballots follows the amendment of th…
(2024-04-16). Secularized French Muslims Claim Linking Sin with Calamities is Racist. muslimskeptic.com A fundamental principle, one that is often attributed to the French, emphasizes that after every calamity, there should be a moment for raw emotions, followed by another for deep contemplation. Immediate analysis of an incident and its underlying causes is typically deemed to be insensitive. This explains why Muslims in France felt a deep sense …
(2024-04-16). China reports 5.3% GDP growth for Q1. ecns.cn China’s gross domestic product expanded by 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first quarter after a 5.2 percent rise in the fourth quarter, official data showed on Tuesday, boding well for a steady economic recovery in the following months.
(2024-04-16). POEM: The Cabins. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-04-16). Former Ecuador FM says embassy raid signals a deeper political crisis. therealnews.com Ecuador has been thrust into the international spotlight following a flagrantly illegal raid on the Mexican embassy on April 5. President Daniel Noboa ordered the raid to arrest former Vice President Jorge Glas, who had sought asylum on the embassy grounds since Dec. 2023. Mexico has responded by severing diplomatic ties with Ecuador and filing …
(2024-04-16). AI helps job applicants navigate competitive market. ecns.cn The spring recruitment season is on in full swing and artificial intelligence is helping young job seekers improve their chances of securing employment by optimizing their resumes and training them with the help of mock job interviews.
(2024-04-16). Guangdong’s foreign imports on sharp upward track. ecns.cn The import volume of Guangdong rose steadily in the first quarter of the year, playing a big part in supporting the province’s economic growth, a senior customs officer said.
(2024-04-16). India-US ties | “India is world’s largest democracy, important strategic partner” : US. ptcnews.tv
(2024-04-16). More Evacuations in Russia’s Urals, Western Siberia as Water Levels Rise. themoscowtimes.com Authorities in the Kurgan and Tyumen regions have urged residents to flee as the nearby Tobol and Ishim rivers swell to dangerous levels.
(2024-04-16). American high school students reflect on their trip to China. america.cgtn.com 
Some Washington state students are back at home after spending 11 days in China. The two dozen teens are one of the groups of high school students to visit China since President Xi Jinping announced last November the program to invite 50,000 young Americans to China for exchange and study in the next five years. | Mark Niu catches up with the students to see how their trip went.
(2024-04-16). Talk World Radio: Coleen Rowley on Upcoming Flotilla to Gaza. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week’s video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we welcome back Coleen Rowley, a retired special agent and former Minneapolis Division legal counsel of the FBI who taught constitutional law and law enforcement ethics to FBI agents …
(2024-04-16). Lessons from the Progressive Campaign of 1924. progressive.org The challenges of today are eerily similar to those highlighted by Robert M. La Follette 100 years ago, writes Richard Drake.
(2024-04-16). Study: Nearly 1 in 4 Families With Older Adults Has Food Insecurity. jamanetwork.com The proportion of US families that had at least 1 adult aged 60 years or older in the household and had food insecurity almost doubled over the past 2 decades, from roughly 12% to 23%, according to a recent cohort study involving about 3600 families. The researchers determined participants’ level of food insecurity by asking them questions such as whether they were worried their food would run out before they had money to buy more, or if they had skipped any meals because they could not afford food.
(2024-04-16). U.S. Presidential Election 2024: Journalist safety kit. knightfoundation.org
(2024-04-16). Russia’s Orenburg Holds WWII Victory Parade Rehearsals Amid Flood Crisis. themoscowtimes.com Thousands of homes in the city remained submerged underwater as of early Tuesday.
(2024-04-16). Police investigate Nigeria’s Foundation for Investigative Journalism after corruption coverage. cpj.org Abuja, April 16, 2024—Nigerian authorities should immediately drop their investigation into the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) and its founder, the award-winning undercover reporter, Fisayo Soyombo, and stop intimidating the chairperson of FIJ’s board of trustees, Bukky Shonibare, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Tuesday. On February 21, Soyombo published an investigation detailing how he…
(2024-04-16). Moscow Court Arrests in Absentia Exiled Journalist Zygar. themoscowtimes.com Mikhail Zygar is accused of spreading “false information” about the Russian military.
(2024-04-16). WTO chief economist sees China as an important driver of global trade. independent.co.ug 
GENEVA | Xinhua | Chinese economic recovery from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic will be an important factor in driving world trade growth, said Ralph Ossa, chief economist of the World Trade Organization (WTO), in a recent interview with Xinhua. On Wednesday, the WTO published the 2024 edition of the “Global Trade Outlook and …
(2024-04-16). Raiffeisen Touts Russia ‘Expansion’ in Job Ads Despite Intended Exit — FT. themoscowtimes.com The Austrian bank has placed more than 2,400 job ads in Russia since December 2023, the Financial Times reported.
(2024-04-16). Speaker’s delegation impressed by Namboole stadium works. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, inspected works at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. Among, accompanied by a team from Parliament, was taken on a guided tour by army officials supervised by sports state minister, Peter Ogwang, and was satisfied with the works done by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces …
(2024-04-16). It’s No Surprise Tennessee Is Seeing More Gun Violence. progressive.org In 2021, the state legalized permit-less carry; since then, homicides rates have only gotten worse, writes Daniel Brown.
(2024-04-16). ‘Should be a global wake-up call’: coral reefs suffer fourth mass bleaching event. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on Apr. 16, 2024. It is shared here with permission under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) license. Scientists said Monday that the world’s coral reefs are facing a fourth global bleaching event as the fossil fuel-driven climate emergency pushes ocean temperatures to record highs, imperiling the critical underwater …
(2024-04-16). Vibration-Controlled Transient Elastography Scores and Liver-Related Events in Steatotic Liver Disease. jamanetwork.com This cohort study evaluates the prognostic implications of baseline and repeated vibration-controlled transient elastography scores and liver stiffness measurements in a large cohort of patients with metabolic dysfunction—associated steatotic liver disease.
(2024-04-16). IMF projects global growth at 3.2% in 2024. america.cgtn.com 
Global finance leaders are coming together in Washington this week for the annual IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings. The gathering comes at a crucial time for the world economy. | The International Monetary Fund projected the world economy to grow at 3.2 percent in 2024, according to the new World Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday. | Jim Spellman reports from Washington D.C.
(2024-04-16). Pear blossoms accentuate the beauty of Hanfu. ecns.cn Women in Hanfu, a traditional Chinese costume, pose for photos in pear blossoms in Laiyang, east China’s Shandong Province, April 14, 2024.
(2024-04-16). Govt programs hit with Sh3 trillion funding gap. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government spending plans have fallen short by sh3.337 trillion in the first seven months of this financial year, as revenue mobilization continues to be a thorn in government operations. This failure to meet its spending targets, made it worse for project implementation, as even the little revenues collected, …
(2024-04-16). Russia orders exiled journalist Mikhail Zygar’s arrest in absentia. cpj.org New York, April 16, 2024—Russian authorities must drop all legal proceedings against journalist and writer Mikhail Zygar and cease their ongoing repression of independent journalism, said the Committee to Protect Journalists on Tuesday. On April 16, a Moscow court ordered that Zygar, the former editor-in-chief of the now-exiled Russian broadcaster Dozhd TV (TV Rain) and a CPJ 2014…
(2024-04-16). Turistas israelíes agreden a vigilia en Cusco en apoyo a Palestina. peoplesdispatch.org Read in English here La noche del jueves 11 de abril, en la Plaza de Armas de Cusco, Perú, mientras se realizaba la vigilia semanal en solidaridad con el pueblo palestino, un grupo de cuatro turistas israelíes agredieron a personas que participaban de la jornada de solidaridad con Palestina. Los cuatro varones se acercaron sospechosamente …
(2024-04-16). Primer ministro palestino exige medidas urgentes contra Israel. telesurtv.net El primer ministro pidió al mundo que se tomaran acuerdos para poner fin al genocidio en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-04-16). Turistas israelíes agreden a vigilia en Cusco en apoyo a Palestina. peoplesdispatch.org La noche del jueves 11 de abril, en la catedral de la plaza de armas de Cusco, Perú, mientras se realizaba la vigilia semanal en solidaridad con el pueblo palestino, un grupo de turistas israelíes agredieron a personas que participaban de la jornada de solidaridad con Palestina. | Cuatro jóvenes varones israelís, se acercaron sospechosamente al grupo de ciudadanos y ciudadanas que manifestaban su apoyo al pueblo palestino y su condena al genocidio ejecutado por el estado colonial de Israel, con el apoyo de Europa y Estados Unidos. Acto seguido los 4 turistas varones increparon violentamente contra las personas pr…
(2024-04-16). Liga àÅrabe exige medidas para cese de violaciones de colonos israelíes. telesurtv.net Por medio de un comunicado, la Liga afirmó que los colonos llevan a cabo ataques bajo protección de las autoridades de ocupación de Israel.
(2024-04-16). Irán denuncia política de doble rasero del Consejo de Seguridad. telesurtv.net El alto diplomático iraní refirió que la respuesta de su nación fue un contraataque, también por los atentados terroristas de Israel en el territorio iraní desde hace meses.
(2024-04-16). Líbano advierte que Israel arrastra a la región a la guerra. telesurtv.net Según el Gobeirno, “la agresión israelí” contra el territorio libanés ha causado muertes y heridos entre la población civil, “la destrucción, la devastación y el incendio de tierras”.
(2024-04-16). Aumenta a 33.843 los palestinos asesinados por Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a la cartera sanitaria, en las últimas 24 horas, Israel cometió cinco masacres contra familias en toda la Franja que dejaron 46 muertos y 110 heridos que llegaron a los hospitales.
(2024-04-16). Turistas israelíes agreden a vigilia en Cusco en apoyo a Palestina. peoplesdispatch.org Read in English La noche del jueves 11 de abril, en la Plaza de Armas de Cusco, Perú, mientras se realizaba la vigilia semanal en solidaridad con el pueblo palestino, un grupo de cuatro turistas israelíes agredieron a personas que participaban de la jornada de solidaridad con Palestina. Los cuatro varones se acercaron sospechosamente a la vigilia y acto seguido, increparon violentamente contra las personas presentes, insultándoles con palabras y gestos obscenos. Inclusive, se acercaron físic…
(2024-04-16). Colombia: Manual para el diseño de alojamientos colectivos temporales en las Américas. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Argentina, Aruba (The Netherlands), Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curaàßao (The Netherlands), Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guyana, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | Sources: R4V, UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached file. | El manual es una guía de consulta que proporciona recomendaciones claves para la planificación espacial y el diseño de Alojamientos Colectivos Temporales en las Américas. Estas recomendaciones están basadas en las experiencias prácticas ac…
(2024-04-16). Colombia: Guía de reporte de actividades de protección 2024 – Marco lógico del sector de protección. reliefweb.int 
Country: Colombia | Sources: 3iSolution, Danish Refugee Council, iMMAP Inc., Norwegian Refugee Council, UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached file. | Esta infografía es la guía de reporte para las organizaciones que implementan actividades de protección en respuesta a la situación de refugiados y migrantes en Colombia. Este documento guía, incorpora las actividades de Protección General y los subsectores de Protección de la Niñez, Violencias Basadas en Género y Trata y Tráfico.
(2024-04-16). Una visita entrañable de un pueblo hermano y heroico. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 abr (RHC) “Su visita a Cuba es la de un pueblo hermano y heroico”, manifestó el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez al recibir en el Palacio de la Revolución al viceprimer ministro de Vietnam, Tran Luu Quang, que desde el pasado domingo realiza una visita oficial a nuestra nación.
(2024-04-16). Decididamente, Carlos es de la #GenteQueSuma. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 abr (RHC) Haya inspector o no, Carlos para en las paradas y también fuera de ellas, siempre que tiene plazas libres, durante sus múltiples recorridos cotidianos al volante del Kia Picanto de Radio Habana Cuba.
(2024-04-16). DR Congo: République Démocratique du Congo : Matrice de suivi des déplacements – Factsheet : Enregistrement de sites, 10 mars au 7 avril 2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo | Source: International Organization for Migration | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | Le conflit entre les Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo (FARDC) et le groupe de M23 s’est intensifié depuis mars 2022, entraàÆnant une grave crise humanitaire dans la région. La violence continue a contraint un grand nombre de personnes à quitter leurs foyers, cherchant refuge dans des communautés d’accueil et des sites improvisés dans des régions telles que Goma, Nyiragongo, Rutshuru et Masisi. Avec plus de 100 sites établis pour accueillir ces p…
(2024-04-16). Primicia mundial: Nigeria presenta una nueva vacuna 5 en 1 contra la meningitis. reliefweb.int Country: Nigeria | Source: World Health Organization | Los trabajadores de la salud lanzan una campaña de inmunización con la que se pretende llegar a un millón de personas | 12 de abril de 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | En un hecho histórico, Nigeria se ha convertido en el primer país del mundo en lanzar una nueva vacuna (denominada Men5CV) recomendada por la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) que protege a las personas contra cinco cepas del meningococo. La vacuna y las actividades de vacunación de emergencia están financiadas por Gavi, la Alianza para las Vacunas (Alianza Gavi), que financia la reserva m…
(2024-04-16). Presidente de Venezuela denuncia que EE.UU no ha cumplido con acuerdos firmados. telesurtv.net El mandatario Maduro alertó que EE.UU. pretende monitorear y controlar la industria petrolera de Venezuela.
(2024-04-16). Docentes universitarios rechazan política de militarización en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Las y los firmantes insistieron que “el proceso de militarización que busca contrarrestar la violencia delincuencial rebautizada como terrorista está generando más violencia de la que pretende combatir”.
(2024-04-16). Lula da Silva anuncia el programa agrario Tierra de la gente. telesurtv.net La medida prevé que hasta el 2026, 295 mil familias reciban un terreno para vivir y fomenta la agricultura en regiones agrarias.
(2024-04-16). MST exige tierras públicas para familias brasileñas. telesurtv.net El movimiento denuncia que la fuerza policial está actuando por solicitud de terratenientes de la región.
(2024-04-16). Recuperan cuerpo de mexicano muerto en colapso de puente en EE.UU. telesurtv.net El FBI anunció el inicio de una investigación penal sobre el suceso, lo que sugiere que el organismo está buscando posibles causas criminales.
(2024-04-16). Reportan incendio de la antigua Bolsa de Valores de Copenhague. telesurtv.net El edificio es el más antiguo de la ciudad, ya que fue construido entre 1619 y 1623…
(2024-04-16). Cuba y EE.UU. sostienen conversaciones migratorias este martes. telesurtv.net Además, se reconocerá el efecto de las medidas de recrudecimiento del bloqueo iniciadas en 2019, que han contribuido al creciente flujo migratorio irregular.
(2024-04-16). Asesinan a líder social en el Cauca, en el sur de Colombia. telesurtv.net Según Indepaz, este constituye el líder social número 44 asesinado en el país suramericano en lo que va de año.
(2024-04-16). Se suspende el gabinete bilateral entre Ecuador y Colombia. telesurtv.net Petro destacó que lo sucedido en la embajada mexicana en Quito fue “muy grave” para la región…
(2024-04-16). El crimen contra la paz cometido por Angela Merkel y Francois Hollande. thealtworld.com 
Mis análisis sobre la responsabilidad personal de la ex canciller alemana Angela Merkel y del ex presidente francés Francois Hollande en la guerra de Ucrania han suscitado una polémica. Ciertos colegas afirman que yo he inventado ese asunto, que esos ex dirigentes occidentales son inocentes y que yo me hago eco de la “desinformación rusa”. | Esta controversia está lejos de ser casual o trivial. Quienes se empeñan en contradecirme, ignorando para ello la evidencia, tratan de ocultar la culpabilidad de nuestros dirigentes. Al hacerlo, se ponen al servicio de la narrativa occidental sobre la guerra en Ucrania y just…
(2024-04-16). Le crime contre la paix d’Angela Merkel et de Franàßois Hollande. thealtworld.com 
Une polémique a été ouverte à propos de mes analyses sur la responsabilité personnelle de l’ancienne chancelière Angela Merkel et de l’ancien président Franàßois Hollande dans l’actuelle guerre en Ukraine. Mes confrères assurent que j’ai tout inventé et que ces deux personnalités sont innocentes. Je ne ferais que colporter de la désinformation russe. | Cette controverse n’est pas anodine : mes contradicteurs essaient de blanchir nos dirigeants politiques, ce faisant ils servent la narration occidentale de la guerre en Ukraine et la justifient. | Voici donc les faits et les documents sur lesquels je m’appuie…
(2024-04-16). Cuba y Cambodia conmemoran 64 aniversario del establecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas. radiohc.cu Phnom Penh, 16 abr (RHC) En ocasión de conmemorarse el 64 aniversario del establecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas este 15 de abril, la embajada cubana aquí, destacó en su cuenta en Facebook, la voluntad y el compromiso de Cuba y Cambodia de fortalecer y ampliar los lazos de amistad y cooperación entre ambos pueblos y gobiernos.
(2024-04-16). México sostendrá denuncia contra Ecuador en reunión de la Celac. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 abr (RHC) El presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, sostendrá hoy ante los líderes de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (Celac) su denuncia contra Ecuador por el asalto a la sede diplomática de su país en Quito.
(2024-04-16). Cuba celebra 63 años de proclamación socialista. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 abr (RHC) Cuba celebra hoy el aniversario 63 de la proclamación del carácter socialista de su Revolución.
(2024-04-16). Presidenta de Perú se niega a revelar su secreto bancario a Fiscalía. telesurtv.net Por el caso Rolex, la Fiscalía investiga a la jefa de Estado por el presunto delito de enriquecimiento ilícito.
(2024-04-16). Ron Santiago de Cuba organiza competencia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 abr (RHC) La marca de ron Santiago de Cuba organizó una competencia nombrada Concurso Casa del Daiquirí en esta capital, con buena crítica de parte de los expertos en gastronomía y licores.
(2024-04-16). Asesinatos en la Cocina Central Mundial: Otro crimen de guerra israelí — un editorial. workers.org 
El asesinato deliberado de siete trabajadores de la World Central Kitchen (WCK) por no uno, ni dos, sino tres ataques aéreos israelíes el 1 de abril ha aumentado justificadamente la indignación mundial contra el Estado sionista del apartheid. Estos trabajadores mártires -Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha, Laizawmi “Zomi” Frankcom, Damian Soból, . . . |
(2024-04-16). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La OMS ha alertado sobre la grave situación sanitaria en Gaza y la falta de recursos para atender a la población afectada por los ataques israelíes.
(2024-04-16). Israel continúa ataque a lugares y ciudades palestinas. telesurtv.net La policía de ocupación israelí realizó un operativo de agresión contra el Centro Judío de la Torá en Jerusalén.
(2024-04-16). La idea política del Común y el comunismo del amor. indybay.org
(2024-04-16). Clausuran Conferencia de Cultura Africana y Afroamericana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 abr (RHC) Luego de intensas jornadas de diálogo y reflexión sobre la importancia de preservar y valorar la diversidad cultural, concluyó en Santiago de Cuba la edición XXII de la Conferencia Internacional de Cultura Africana y Afroamericana.
(2024-04-16). Cuba avanza en medidas para reimpulsar la economía. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 abr (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, informó sobre los avances en la implementación de las proyecciones de Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía en 2024.
(2024-04-16). Asiste Díaz-Canel a acto conmemorativo por el aniversario 63 del carácter socialista de la Revolución. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 abr (RHC) Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y Presidente de la República, asiste hoy al acto conmemorativo por el aniversario 63 de la proclamación del carácter socialista de la Revolución.
(2024-04-16). Otra vez las armas en Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu Hace un par de días la Cámara de Representantes del estado norteamericano de Colorado aprobó por mayoría de votos un proyecto de ley para prohibir la venta y circulación de armas de fuego semiautomáticas en esa entidad, lo cual sería un gran avance en la lucha contra la proliferación de arsenales.
(2024-04-16). Conmemoran en Damasco dos fechas históricas de Siria y Cuba. radiohc.cu Damasco, 16 abr (RHC) Los aniversarios 78 de la independencia de Siria y 63 de la victoria cubana en Playa Girón fueron conmemorados hoy en actividades celebradas en dos instituciones del Ejército y las Fuerzas Armadas de esta nación árabe.
(2024-04-16). Se amplía atención sanitaria en Brasil. radiohc.cu Desde la pasada semana mil 600 médicos están presentes en 624 municipios de Brasil, como parte del compromiso del gobierno del presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva de garantizar la atención sanitaria en todo el territorio, en especial en las zonas más vulnerables y de extrema pobreza.
(2024-04-16). Son necesarios USD 112 millones para salvar la vida de personas migrantes en el Cuerno de àÅfrica, Yemen y àÅfrica Meridional. reliefweb.int Countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, Yemen | Source: International Organization for Migration | Ginebra, 16 de abril‚ÄØ— La Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM) junto a 48 organizaciones humanitarias y para el desarrollo y algunos gobiernos, está pidiendo con suma urgencia la suma de 112 millones de dólares EE.UU. para brindar apoyo a más de 2,1 millones de migrantes y comunidades de acogida a lo largo de las rutas oriental y meridional incluyendo las de Djibouti, Etiopía, Somalia, Yemen, Kenya y la República Unida de…
(2024-04-16). Emiten alerta en 18 provincias dominicanas por lluvias. telesurtv.net En alerta verde se encuentran La Vega, Monseñor Nouel, Duarte, San Cristóbal, Espaillat, Santiago, La Altagracia, La Romana, El Seibo, Hermanas Mirabal y María Trinidad Sánchez, entre otras.
(2024-04-16). Reportan 179 casos de dengue en Chile. telesurtv.net Según el Ministerio de Salud de Chile, 44 casos del total detectado son autóctonos y 135 son importados.
(2024-04-16). Aumentan a 66 los muertos y 36 heridos por lluvias en Afganistán. telesurtv.net En Afganistán millones de personas viven en situación de pobreza, tras décadas de conflicto y desastres naturales.
(2024-04-16). Presidente Nicolás Maduro encabeza encuesta de preferencia electoral en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El sondeo fue realizado por Hinterlaces en el mes de abril con 900 entrevistas en todo el país y con un margen de error de 3,5 por ciento.
(2024-04-16). Miles de personas se movilizan en apoyo a Gaza en Canadá. telesurtv.net Durante la manifestación, las personas desfilaron con banderas palestinas y consignas “en contra del genocidio”.
(2024-04-16). Apuñalan a obispo y feligreses durante misa en Sidney, Australia. telesurtv.net El ataque fue transmitido en directo a través del canal de YouTube de la iglesia.
(2024-04-16). ALBA-TCP declara preocupación ante violencia en Medio Oriente. telesurtv.net El organismo catalogó de impune la actuación de Israel.
(2024-04-16). Altas temperaturas marcan un registro histórico en Ciudad de México. telesurtv.net La temperatura de este lunes 15 de abril estableció un nuevo récord tanto mensual como anual.
(2024-04-16). Colombia se prepara para iniciar la Feria del Libro Filbo2024. telesurtv.net Brasil será el país homenajeado bajo el lema ‘Leer la naturaleza’.
(2024-04-16). Registran nuevos cortes de electricidad en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Entre los principales territorios afectados se encuentran la provincia de Pichincha; Guayaquil, Guayas; Cuenca, Azuay; Manta, Manabí; Ambato, Tungurahua.
(2024-04-16). Ley sobre Agentes Extranjeros provoca manifestaciones en Georgia. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con el Ministerio del Interior, “como consecuencia de las acciones violentas de los manifestantes” un agente resultó herido.
(2024-04-16). Cuatro frases de Fidel en la proclamación del carácter socialista. telesurtv.net La isla caribeña conmemora este 16 de abril los 63 años de la proclamación del carácter socialista de la Revolución Cubana, liderada por Fidel Castro.
(2024-04-16). Rwanda: A look back at the 1994 genocide. cadtm.org
(2024-04-16). Farmers’ mobilizations back on track. cadtm.org
(2024-04-16). The South Korean miracle is exposed. cadtm.org
(2024-04-16). Profits: margins and rates. cadtm.org US corporate profit margins are at record highs, despite slowing price inflation and rising wage increases. Looking at the whole US economy, non-financial sector profit margins are at their highest level in the 21st century (over 16%) and not far short of the record levels of the ‘golden age’ of capitalist growth in the mid-1960s.
| And just looking at the net profit margins (that’s after deducting all unit costs of production) for the top 500 companies in the US, it’s the same story.
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(2024-04-16). From the Magnificent Seven to the Desperate Hundred. cadtm.org
(2024-04-16). Oil palm in Latin America: monoculture and violence. cadtm.org The global oil palm craze
| Oil palm plantations are rapidly gaining ground in Latin America, driving communities from their lands and causing deforestation, violence, and poverty.
| Global production of palm oil has increased by almost 600% from 14.72 million tonnes in 1994 to 80.58 million tonnes in 2021. The cultivation area has also expanded drastically from 7.86 million hectares in 1994 to 28.91 million hectares in 2021. [1] The multiple uses of palm oil, together with its relatively low (…) | – | / |
(2024-04-16). Geopolitical conflicts could exacerbate the new international debt crisis, which has already reached the record level of $313,000 billion, according to the IIF. cadtm.org
(2024-04-16). 100 organizations from around the world call on Ecuador to defend its sovereignty against international arbitration: No to ISDS! cadtm.org
(2024-04-16). Economy and history. cadtm.org
(2024-04-16). Netanyahu ‘to delay’ Rafah invasion after Iran attack. newarab.com 
(2024-04-16). Demonstrators for ceasefire in Gaza blocks roads across US. newarab.com 
On Monday, protesters advocating for a The demonstrations, which some groups called Shut it Down for
(2024-04-16). Lessons from history for a democratic Palestine. newarab.com 
After six months of Israeli genocide in Gaza, a look back into history at the 1946 Anglo-American Committee of Inquiry offers some perspective. Today could have been avoided — a peaceful solution in Palestine was on offer. | Seventy-eight years ago, on 20 April 1946, six American and six British investigators issued a report on the Palestine “problem” and the fate of Europe’s Jews. Until then, there was still a chance at some kind of peaceful future in Palestine. | Those chances seem so far away right now. But maybe we can learn from the Anglo-American Committee of Inquiry and see the openings present to…
(2024-04-16). Israel destroyed almost all buildings in Gaza ‘buffer zone’. newarab.com 
Almost all Palestinian structures alongside the The 11 April The report found that 90 percent of the s…
(2024-04-16). Why Iran attacked Israel and what could happen next. newarab.com 
The Iranian-Israeli ‘ This was the Islamic Republic’s retaliation for Israel’s
(2024-04-16). Israel accused of GPS jamming in MidEast to thwart attacks. newarab.com 
Several citizens in Many residents said their mobi…
(2024-04-16). Israel extends detention of sister of Hamas leader Haniyeh. newarab.com 
An The 57-year-old’s detention was prolonged by two days following her arrest two weeks ago from her home in Tel Al-Saba, a village in Israel’s Naqab (Negev) region, The New Arab’s Arabic edition Al-Araby Al…
(2024-04-16). Haniyeh’s granddaughter dies of wounds from Israeli strike. newarab.com 
The granddaughter of Hamas Political Bureau Chief The child Malak battled for her life after she was left with serious injuries from the Israeli strike that killed her father and two of his brothers in Gaza on Tuesday, along with four of The family…
(2024-04-16). Culture minister slams Israel’s ‘weak’ reaction to Iran. newarab.com 
Israel’s culture and sports minister slammed Tel Aviv’s “weak” response to “A weak response to the unprecedented Iranian aggression is the continuation of the outdated concept of reasonable logic in the face of brutal terrorists,” Miki Zohar said, as quoted by Israeli media. | “It failed against Hamas and we got the 7th of October [attack], it failed against Hezbollah which attacks us continuously and led to the evacuation of the residents of the n…
(2024-04-16). Division in Egypt over Iran’s retaliation on Israel. newarab.com 
(2024-04-16). Did Jordan’s Princess Salma shoot down Iranian drones. newarab.com 
Princess Salma bint Abdullah of Jordan has been at the centre of controversy after rumours flying around said she was responsible for shooting down Iran launched a large-scale attack on Israel on Saturday evening, firing over 300 drones and missiles in the country, in response to Israel striking the Iranian consular building in Syria earlier this month. | The Israeli military said that th…
(2024-04-16). Iraqi PM meets with US president amid Iran-Israel tensions. newarab.com 
(2024-04-16). Israel presses on in Gaza as world awaits reaction to Iran attack. newarab.com 
World powers have called for restraint after Iran launched more than 3…
(2024-04-16). ‘Kill zones’: For Israel, there are no innocents in Gaza. newarab.com 
Four unarmed Palestinian men are Two of the men are wiped out. The third man, now hobbling away from the targeted site, is quickly eliminated by another blast. The fourth man falls to his knees and, in an instant, is blown to pieces by yet another airstrike. | This scene, rep…
(2024-04-16). Rabin’s ‘break their bones’ doctrine haunts Gaza’s disabled. newarab.com 
Thirty-six years later, and six months into Israel’s brutal assault on Gaza, Israel continues to find new ways to cripple Gaza’s resolve. | From the
(2024-04-16). As Iran and Israel fight, displaced Palestinians walk home. newarab.com While Israel scrambled to confront On Saturday night, Iran launched more than 300 ballistic missiles and drones at Israeli
(2024-04-16). Israeli forces besiege Gaza school, attack displaced people. newarab.com 
According to local media, Israeli forces entered the school on Monday evening at a time when communications and the Internet were cut off. | Israeli soldiers called on young men inside the school through loudspeakers to exit the school, before stripping them of their clothes. | Women and child…
(2024-04-16). How did Arabs react to Iran’s attack on Israel. newarab.com 
The attack, which was in response to Israeli strikes on the Iranian consular building in Syria, has garnered a wide-ranging response from the region. | According to Israeli military officials, around 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles and 120 ballis…
(2024-04-16). What humanitarian aid has Israel barred from entering Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-04-16). Israel’s defence against Iran attack ‘cost over $1bn’. newarab.com 
“The cost of defence last night was estimated at between 4-5 billion shekels ($1.08-1.35B),” General Reem Adminaoch said, as quoted by the Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth. | “One Arrow missile used to intercept an Iranian ballistic missile…
(2024-04-16). Gaza boy desperate for aid dies after being hit by airdrop. newarab.com 
A Zayn Arouq reportedly died after a delivery fell on him in the northern Gaza Strip, battered by Israeli bombardment for His relatives said he was admitted to intensive care before su…
(2024-04-16). Saudi, UAE ‘shared intel with US, Israel’ before Iran attack. newarab.com Saudi Arabia and the UAE shared intelligence with the US and Israel ahead of On Saturday evening, Iran launched a large-scale attack on Israel, firing over 300 drones and missiles, most of which were intercepted. | The attack came in response to Israel’s strikes on the Iranian consul…
(2024-04-16). Israeli settlers step up attacks on Palestinians in W. Bank. newarab.com 
(2024-04-16). Azmi Bishara: Iranian strike on Israel a watershed moment. newarab.com 
Yet the attack is better framed within I…
(2024-04-16). US to sanction Tehran, send aid to Israel after Iran attack. newarab.com 
Washington is set to impose more sanctions on Iran following The US House of Representatives will vote on more than a dozen draft laws seeking to slap new sanctions on Iran and Iranian-backed factions in the region in response to the hundreds of missiles and drones launc…
(2024-04-16). Israel, Iran trade accusations at Security Council meeting. newarab.com 
Israel and Iran accused one another on Sunday at “The mask is off. Iran, the number one global sponsor of terror, has exposed its true face as the destabilizer of the region and the world,” Israel’s UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan told an emergency meeting of the Security Council conv…
(2024-04-16). Israel vows response to Iran strikes as allies call for calm. newarab.com 
(2024-04-16). Cholera spreading in Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen: UN. newarab.com 
The United Nations on Monday expressed concern about the uptick in cholera cases in “Since October last year, we have seen an alarming resurgence of cholera across the country,” UN official Edem Wosornu told the Security Council, speaking on behalf of humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths…
(2024-04-16). ‘Forgotten war’: France drums up 2 bn euros for Sudan. newarab.com 
France and its allies on Monday drummed up aid pledges of over two billion euros ($2.1 billion) for Tens of thousands of people have been killed and 8.5 million more forced to flee their homes since fighting broke out on April 15 last year between rival generals. | “We can announce that over 2 billion euros will be mobilised… this support will be able to respond to the most urgent needs” for Sudan’s population ranging from…
(2024-04-16). Egypt jails Uber driver over attempted kidnapping of woman. newarab.com 
A Cairo criminal court sentenced an Uber driver on Monday to 15 years in prison with hard labour on the very first day of the trial over the The driver, Mahmoud Hashem, 34, was found guilty of attempting to abduct 24-year-old Habiaba El-Shamaa, possessing cannabis and driving under the influence of narcotics after he tested positive for drugs following his arrest about two…
(2024-04-16). Ten Omani schoolchildren killed in flood as rain lashes Gulf. newarab.com 
The children, aged between 10 and 15, were travelling on a bus with four other minors when the driver attempted to cross an overflowing wadi in Al-Mudaybi,
(2024-04-16). Resisting with the pencil: Art as a language of hope in Gaza. newarab.com 
“I try to keep my humanity alive through drawing and teaching children,” says Basel Elmaqosui, a Palestinian artist living in Gaza who has survived bombings. | “I search for stores that sell drawing materials,” he explains. “I have managed to buy paper and charcoal pencils but cannot paint in colour: everything around me is black, frightening, terrifying and violent. | “This led me to depict scenes of everyday life with a charcoal pencil,” Basel tells The New Arab. | “Who will gather the pieces of a child who has lost his parents, of a man who has lost his wife or of a mother who has lost her children and her…
(2024-04-16). Top Syrian officer faces war crimes charges in Swedish court. newarab.com 
The highest-ranking Syrian military official to be tried in Europe on Monday appeared before a Stockholm court accused of war crimes during Syria’s civil war. | Former brigadier general Mohammed Hamo, 65, who lives in Sweden, is accused of “aiding and abetting” war crimes and could get a life jail sentence. | The war between President Bashar Al-Assad’s regime and armed opposition groups, including Islamic State, erupted after the government repressed peaceful pro-democracy protests in 2011. | It has killed more than half a million people, displaced millions, and ravaged Syria’s economy and infrastructure. | We…
(2024-04-16). Biden to meet Iraq PM as Middle East tensions soar. newarab.com 
US President Sudani’s trip to Washington, his first since taking office in October 2022, was originally expected to focus on the presence of US tro…
(2024-04-16). ‘Crimes against humanity’ maybe committed in Sudan: UN chief. newarab.com 
Indiscriminate attacks against civilians in “This is more than a conflict between two warring parties. It is a war being waged on the Sudanese people,” Guterres told reporters, referring to the tens of thousands of people killed and 18 million facing “acute hun…
(2024-04-16). Google Doodle celebrates Lebanese writer, artist Etel Adnan. newarab.com Google’s Doodle on Monday celebrated the late revolutionary Lebanese-American poet and artist The Doodle portrayed Adnan sitting in what seems to be her gallery and surrounded by her paintings, with a Lebanese flag in the corner behind her. | Born in Beirut in 1925, when Lebanon was under the French mandate, Adnan became one of the Arab world’s leading artists and writers, quickly gaining international recognition. | Adnan’s most famous literary work is her 1977 novel Sitt Marie Rose, set before…
(2024-04-16). Four wounded in Sydney church stabbing, man arrested. newarab.com 
Four people are being treated for “non-life threatening injuries” after a stabbing at a live-streamed church service in Sydney on Monday, the latest knife attack to rock the city. | Australian police said they had arrested one man, after a member of the congregation at an Assyrian church rushed at the dais and slashed at the bishop, causing pandemonium. | Amid the panic and screams, several churchgoers rushed to safety while others tried to subdue the attacker. | The ambulance service told AFP that four men aged between 20 and 70 were being treated for injuries, including lacerations. | “The injured individual…
(2024-04-16). Inside Germany’s Orwellian crackdown on Palestine Congress. newarab.com 
(2024-04-16). Pro-Palestine Kazib sues French TV for ‘terrorism’ claims. newarab.com 
Anasse Kazib, the Franco-Moroccan ex-presidential candidate, is facing “terrorism” accusations over his pro-Palestine stance. He has decided to sue his accusers, starting with France’s most-watched television channel, BFMTV. | Last week, Christophe Barbier, an editorialist at BFMTV, questioned Elsa Marcel, Kazib’s lawyer, about her support for the politician who “endorses Hamas, terrorism, raping women and killing children.” | During the interview, Marcel denied the accusations against the Marxist politician, insisting that he “does not support Hamas” but instead “supports the Palestinian people’s liberation a…
(2024-04-16). Could hydroponics reshape Iraq’s agriculture future? newarab.com 
Today, Iraqis are experimenting with a type of agriculture that may reshape the region: growing plants without soil. | As global warming and environmental degradation cause irreversible changes to the composition of Iraq’s farmland, the soil-free, water-saving science known as hydroponics offers the country of 40 million — home to two of the world’s most famous rivers — a chance to adapt to this new reality. | Meanwhile, the international community will be waiting to see whether Iraq’s technique is scalable. | 
Jordan’s airforce and the US military shot down Iranian drones and missil…
(2024-04-16). Could hydroponics reshape Iraq’s agriculture future? newarab.com Over the thousands of years humans have spent farming the Fertile Crescent, it has never ceased to be a hotbed of innovation. | Today, Iraqis are experimenting with a type of agriculture that may reshape the region: growing plants without soil. | As global warming and environmental degradation cause irreversible changes to the composition of Iraq’s farmland, the soil-free, water-saving science known as hydroponics offers the country of 40 million — home to two of the world’s most famous rivers — a chance to adapt to this new reality. | Meanwhile, the international community will be waiting to see w…
(2024-04-16). Australia says Assyrian church stabbing was terrorist act. newarab.com 
Australian police on Tuesday said a knife attack on an At least four people were wounded in the attack, including Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel of the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church, when a man lunged at him with a knife during a service live-s…
(2024-04-16). Morocco investigates blind dating show over skirt length. newarab.com 
In Local media reported, citing security sources, that “the ongoing judicial inquiries aim to determine whether the video contains elements that constitute crimes punishable under Moroccan…
(2024-04-16). Jordan FM summons Iranian ambassador to protest interference in its affairs. newarab.com 
In remarks given to public broadcaster Al-Mamlaka, Safadi was referring to comments in Iran’s official media in recent days that warned Jordan would…
(2024-04-16). Netanyahu is to blame for ‘total loss of Israeli deterrence’ against Iran: Lapid. presstv.ir Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has criticized Netanyahu for his far-right administration’s failure to confront Iran’s retaliatory strikes on the occupied territories.
(2024-04-16). Israel kidnapped 3,000 Palestinians since start of genocidal war: Report. presstv.ir A human rights group says Israeli forces have kidnapped 3,000 Palestinians from Gaza since the start of the aggression on the besieged strip last October, including women and children.
(2024-04-16). Mass rallies held in major US cities in support of Gaza. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters demanding a ceasefire in Gaza block roadways in California, Illinois, New York and the Pacific Northwest in support of Gaza.
(2024-04-16). Aid groups warn of looming famine in Sudan. presstv.ir The UN OCHA Sudan said at least 37 percent of the population at crisis level or above suffer from hunger.
(2024-04-16). Iran criticizes UK’s ‘astonishing’ support for Israeli crimes in Gaza. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister expresses concern over Britain’s extensive support for Israel’s killing of Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-04-16). Iran ‘Operation True Promise’ further debunks Israel’s invincibility myth: Commander. presstv.ir A senior Iranian military commander says the country’s retaliatory attack debunked the Israeli regime’s invincibility myth more than ever.
(2024-04-16). Pakistan says Iran entitled to retaliate as Israel breaches sovereignty. presstv.ir Pakistan’s defense minister says the Israeli assault on the Iranian consulate in Damascus was a breach of its sovereignty.
(2024-04-16). Armed Forces warn Israel, Western supporters against crossing Iran’s red lines. presstv.ir Spokesman of Iranian Armed Forces warns Israel and its Western supporters against crossing Iran’s red lines.
(2024-04-16). Iran to UN: Anti-Israeli retaliation could have been wider in scope. presstv.ir Iran’s foreign minister says the country’s recent retaliatory strikes against the Israeli regime could have been wider in scope.
(2024-04-16). Iran warns Israel against repercussions of crossing red lines. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says Israel will receive a reciprocal and extensive response if it continues adventurism against Tehran.
(2024-04-16). Iran to respond to any fresh Israeli mistake ‘within seconds’: Deputy FM. presstv.ir Iran’s deputy foreign minister warns that the Islamic Republic would respond to any fresh Israeli “mistake” against the country “within seconds.”
(2024-04-16). Crowds in Amman protest in support of Palestinians on Eid al-Fitr. presstv.ir Crowds in Amman protest near the Israeli embassy after Eid al-Fitr prayers in support of Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-04-16). Iran’s anti-Israel operation redefined regional balance of power: FM. presstv.ir Iran’s FM says punitive attacks against Israel redefined balance of power in the region.
(2024-04-16). Funeral of Palestinian killed during clashes with Israeli forces in Nablus. presstv.ir Palestinian mourners carry the body of Yazan Shtayeh, who was killed during clashes with Israeli forces in Nablus.
(2024-04-16). SCO chief condemns Israel’s terrorist attack on Iran’s Syria consulate. presstv.ir The Shanghai Cooperation Organization chief condemns the Israeli regime’s recent terrorist attack against the Iranian diplomatic premises in Syria.
(2024-04-16). Slightest act against Iran’s interests will be met with ‘painful response’: Raeisi. presstv.ir Raeisi warns that any slightest action against Iran’s interests will be met with an “extensive and painful response.”
(2024-04-16). Two Palestinians killed in West Bank amid drastic rise in settler attacks. presstv.ir The Palestinian Red Crescent says Israeli settlers shooy dead two Palestinians in a clash near the northern West Bank village of Aqrabah.
(2024-04-16). Yale students threaten hunger strike over university connection to Gaza war. presstv.ir Yale students threaten hunger strike over the university’s connection to US arms manufacturers that contribute to Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
(2024-04-16). ‘Ten times stronger’: Iran warns Israel of harsher response if evil actions continue. presstv.ir Iran warns of a “much harsher response” against any further action by Israel in the aftermath of the Islamic Republic’s retaliatory operation into the occupied territories.
(2024-04-16). Iran: White House warned about consequences of repeated Israeli adventurism. presstv.ir Iran says it has warned the United States about potential consequences of repeated Israeli military adventurism against the Islamic Republic.
(2024-04-16). Press TV exclusive: All hypersonic missiles in Iran’s strikes against Israel hit targets. presstv.ir All the hypersonic missiles used in Iran’s punitive strikes against Israel have hit their targets after evading the regime’s air defense systems, Press TV reports.
(2024-04-16). Rescuers pull bodies from rubble after Israeli strike on Rafah. presstv.ir Rescue teams searching the area were working on retrieving two more bodies of the Zorob family from under the debris.
(2024-04-16). Germany’s Scholz seeks collaboration with China in ‘just peace’ in Ukraine. presstv.ir The German chancellor has hoped for cooperation between Berlin and Beijing towards a “just peace” in Ukraine.
(2024-04-16). Arkansas National Guard flight crew capture total solar eclipse. presstv.ir An Arkansas National Guard crew from the 189th Airlift Wing have captured images of Monday’s total solar eclipse.
(2024-04-16). Oman flash floods kill nearly 20, including children. presstv.ir At least 18 people have been killed, many of them schoolchildren, in flash floods triggered by heavy rain across Oman since Sunday.
(2024-04-16). Mass graves discovered at Gaza’s Shifa hospital and in Beit Lahiya. presstv.ir Doctors and staff from the hospital said they witnessed killings and burials.
(2024-04-16). UN chief says attacks against civilians in Sudan could constitute ‘war crimes’. presstv.ir The UN chief says indiscriminate attacks against civilians in Sudan could amount to “war crimes and crimes against humanity.”
(2024-04-16). Iran will exact ‘devastating, unified’ revenge on enemy for any act of aggression: Army chief. presstv.ir The Iranian Army Chief Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi says the country will not hesitate to give a “stormy and unified” response to any act of aggression against it.
(2024-04-16). Tens of thousands displaced as floods engulf Kazakhstan, Russia. presstv.ir More than 125,000 people have been displaced as floods engulfed swathes of northern Kazakhstan and Russia’s Urals region.
(2024-04-16). Kazakhstan declares state of emergency in 10 states amid worst floods in decades. presstv.ir Worst floods in decades have hit Kazakhstan, forcing the country to declare a state of emergency in 10 of its 14 states.
(2024-04-16). Evacuation operations underway as Russian Orenburg region battles record floods. presstv.ir Images show flooded areas and emergency workers rescuing people from their homes in Russia’s Orenburg Oblast, after the level of the Ural River rose to new record highs on Friday April 12.
(2024-04-16). Thousands of Yemenis mark al-Quds Day in capital Sana’a. presstv.ir Thousands of Yemenis marched to mark al-Quds Day on Friday (April 5) in Sana’a.
(2024-04-16). Gazans prepare for Eid ‘despite adversity and pain’. presstv.ir Gazans prepare for Eid al-Fitr despite the adversity and pain.
(2024-04-16). Millions of Indonesians brave mass traffic jams on journey home for Eid. presstv.ir Millions of Indonesian Muslims braved extensive traffic jams as they began the journey to their hometowns ahead of Eid al-Fitr.
(2024-04-16). Destruction at Nasser medical complex in Khan Yunis. presstv.ir Palestinians inspect the destruction at Nasser medical complex in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.
(2024-04-16). Despite Western Insistence that Iran Failed, Iran Did What It Planned to Do in Israel. sonar21.com 
Iran Firing Ballistic Missiles | Most Western analysts were popping champagne corks today proclaiming Israel’s “massive” victory over Iran’s 14 April combined drone, cruise missile and ballistic missile attack on targets in Israel. I don’t know if they are really this blind to what happened or are willing participants in a psychological operation to persuade Israel that it had a victory and does not need to escalate. Regardless, let’s deal with the facts. | Iran told the United States and several neighboring countries exactly what it was going to do. We know this thanks to an article in the Financial Times pub…