(2024-12-20). In collaboration with the US, Israel, Palestinian Authority escalates crackdown on resistance in West Bank. peoplesdispatch.org Former Palestinian prisoner Mr. Omar Assaf told Peoples Dispatch that by cracking down on resistance in the West Bank, the PA is believed to be entreating Israel and the US to appoint it to rule post-war Gaza.
(2024-12-20). Trump "gave" the Golan Heights to Israel's supporters, now more land is at risk. electronicintifada.net Further talk of "temporary" occupation readily accepted by Biden administration.
(2024-12-20). Archiving as resistance to genocide denial in Gaza. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2024-12-20). CAIR, Law Office of Maria Kari Sue State Department for Abandoning Palestinian-Americans in Gaza Genocide (NJ CAIR is Party). fightbackbetter.com The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest civil rights and advocacy organization, and the Law Office of Maria…
(2024-12-20). My Hunger Strike for Gaza: A 31 Day Experience. pressenza.com 
Leslie Angeline | I began this hunger strike to demand that my government end the siege on Gaza. It's clear to the entire world that Israel acts with full backing from the United States and both governments are responsible for the death and human suffering happening in Palestine. | The people of Gaza were starving before Biden's 30 day warning. They faced famine even before October 7th. People who defend this genocide will often note that there was peace on October 6th, 2023. But on October 6th, there was an Israeli imposed blockade that only allowed in the minimal calorie intake per Palestinian every single day…
(2024-12-20). Will Hezbollah Rebound After Nasrallah and War? A Look to Its Origins. thealtworld.com Seismic shifts accross the middle east over the last year, from the genocide in Gaza, to the fall of the Assad regime in Syria to the killing of Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah, will reshape the region and force changes in the way resistance operates. | Rania Khalek was joined by Bashir Saade, an Interdisciplinary Lecturer in Politics and Religion at the University of Stirling and author of the book "Hizbullah and the politics of remembrance."
(2024-12-20). Human Rights Watch Finds Israel Guilty of Extermination and 'Acts of Genocide'. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-20). One year of denouncing the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. fidh.org One year ago, the elected representatives of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), voted on a resolution describing as genocide the crimes committed by the State of Israel against the Palestinian people in Gaza. As evidence of the crimes keeps accumulating, the Israeli authorities continue to encourage and organise this genocide. Those responsible must be brought to justice. FIDH condemns the absence of a permanent ceasefire, and consequently the absence of any basic prospect (…) | – |
(2024-12-20). Gaza: Hamas Rebuilds Ranks Amidst Cautious Optimism over Ceasefire Talks. english.almanar.com.lb Following 441 days of Israeli genocide and Palestinian engagement with the Zionist enemy, the Gazan resistance operations prove its resilience in face of the ongoing war as promises of a ceasefire deal remain uncertain. Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas Palestinian resistance group, has enlisted thousands of new fighters in the Gaza Strip and …
(2024-12-20). IHRC calls for Holocaust Memorial Day boycott. ummid.com The Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has urged Muslims, local government and other organisations to boycott Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations as the organiser's has failed to add Gaza to the list of genocides.
(2024-12-20). Israel accuses Pope Francis of trivializing 'Genocide' in Gaza context. ummid.com In a move that could spark outrage, Israel has accused Pope Francis of trivializing the term 'Genocide' in Gaza context.
(2024-12-20). Watch: Priyanka Gandhi responds to objections on Free Palestine bag in Parliament. ummid.com Wayanad MP and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Monday December 16, 2024 entered the Indian Parliament with 'Free Palestine Bag' hanging around her shoulder, sparking a fresh debate in India about the Gaza Genocide.
(2024-12-20). New reports prove Facebook owner Meta has manufactured consent for Israel's genocide. thecanary.co Billionaire corporation Meta — the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp — has received two massive blows to its reputation this week. Because on 18 December, two separate reports showed how the company has helped to manufacture consent for Israel's genocide in Gaza by systematically targeting and silencing Palestinian voices. On one hand, BBC News […] | By
(2024-12-20). Bristol Palestine protest this Saturday will show a Christmas nativity scene under the horrors of Israel's genocide. thecanary.co Palestine supporters will be marching through central Bristol this Saturday 21 December to draw attention to the links between Palestine and Christmas. Palestine protest: 'Jesus was a Palestinian' Bristol Palestine Alliance (BPA) are calling for people to join the protest this Saturday 21 December at 12pm on College Green. The group has previously organised twenty […] | By
(2024-12-20). Syria is for all religions, sects: HTS reassures. ummid.com Amidst the apprehensions that there could be clashes after the fall of Assad regime, Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) while calling for unity reassured that Syria is for all religions and sects.
(2024-12-20). UN envoy meets HTS Cheif Abu Muhammad al-Golani in Damascus. ummid.com In an important move towards international recognition of the new government in Syria after the fall of 54-year old brutal regime of al Assad, UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen met Hay ºat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) Commander-in-Chief Sunday December 15, 2024 in Damascus.
(2024-12-20). UN: "A Million Palestinians, Trapped, Facing Horrific Conditions In Gaza" imemc.org 
UN officials have warned of horrific conditions in the Gaza Strip due to the ongoing Israeli onslaught, adding that a million Palestinians remain trapped, without access to basic aid and essential needs. The UN Human Rights Office spokesperson, Louise Wateridge, said on Friday that more than a million people remain trapped in horrific conditions in …
(2024-12-20). UnitedHealth vs. Patients: NYC Man's Battle to Get Lifesaving Drug Highlights Broken Health System. democracynow.org 
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been charged with first-degree murder and second-degree murder as an act of terrorism. Thompson's assassination has brought renewed attention to the practices of the health industry and especially UnitedHealth Group, which reported $22 billion in profits last year. For more, we speak with Kevin Dwyer, who has firsthand experience with UnitedHealthcare denying him lifesaving medication for cystic fibrosis. "The thought of getting this medication that could stop my decline was everything to me. And it was devas…
(2024-12-20). In the supermarket of democracy, choice is an illusion. Is there a real alternative? pressenza.com Too many decades have been lost to the myth that liberal democracies will deliver.: | The election of Donald Trump as president of the United States has consolidated what appears to be a swing towards citizens voting right-wing, authoritarian politicians into power. Argentina and European countries have also swung right. Elsewhere, political leaders who have consolidated considerable power, such as Russia's Valdimir Putin and India's Narendra Modi, were re-elected. | Those who have fought for decades for democratic spaces and fundamental human and environmental rights have asked: what is going wrong? | An…
(2024-12-20). Health care for people, not for profit! workers.org 
The United Nations' "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" has 30 articles delineating what "everyone has the right to," such as work, education, rest, leisure and "the right to form and to join trade unions." But the capitalist class routinely denies these rights to the workers with impunity. Article 25 states: . . . |
(2024-12-20). Laos: States should ask "Where is Sombath?" at upcoming review of human rights record. fidh.org
(2024-12-20). The Dutch Choice: Arms Dealers over Students. fpif.org War mongers, professional soldiers, weapon industries, arms dealers, smugglers, and criminals around the world are having a field day. The wars and conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, and Syria are just begging for the import of weaponry, the testing of new equipment, and the execution of planning strategies. At the same time, the obsession with personal weapons, predominantly but not exclusively in the United States, is not diminishing. | Politicians have played their part by generously supplying arms to their counterparts in faraway countries, even those involved in genocide. But producing weapons at an ever-acc…
(2024-12-20). Erdogan Says Time to 'Eradicate' Daesh, PKK. english.almanar.com.lb President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday it was time to destroy "terrorist" groups that posed a threat to Syria's survival, referring to ISIL Takfiri group and Kurdish militants. "Daesh, the PKK, and their affiliates — which threaten the survival of Syria — must be eradicated," he told journalists while returning from a Cairo summit, using …
(2024-12-20). What's Really Happening in Syria Now? Interview with Vanessa Beeley. globalresearch.ca Mike Robinson and Vanessa Beeley discuss the events of the past week in Syria, including Vanessa's escape from the terrorists who moved into Damascus and surrounding areas on Sunday morning. | "This terrorist faction [HTS] has just been converted into rebels …
(2024-12-20). Palestinian Americans File Lawsuit Against US for "Abandoning" Them in Gaza. truthout.org A group of Palestinian Americans is suing the U.S. government for failing to evacuate American citizens and legal residents stranded in Gaza amid Israel's genocide, saying that the U.S. is violating constitutional protections afforded to all Americans by discriminating against Palestinians and leaving them stranded. The group of nine Palestinian Americans, either themselves stuck in Gaza or… |
(2024-12-20). Headlines for December 20, 2024. democracynow.org Israel's Genocide in Gaza Claims 77 Palestinian Lives Over Past Day, Israeli Settlers Vandalize West Bank Mosque Amid Continuing Israeli Attacks Across Occupied Territory, U.S. Officials in Damascus as Syrian Kurds Seek to Fend Off Possible Turkish Incursion, Syrian Youth, Women Gather to Demand Respect for Human Rights from Incoming Gov't, Striking Amazon Workers in NYC Met with Police Crackdown as Labor Action Spreads Across U.S., Starbucks Workers Launch Escalating Strike Action, U.S. Gov't Inches Closer to Shutdown After House Rejects New, Trump-Endorsed Spending Bill, Fulton County DA Fani…
(2024-12-20). Amazon executives squirm over questions about worker injuries at select committee. leftfootforward.org Amazon executives tried to dodge questions as MPs grilled them over worker safety issues at the multinational and the lack of up-to-date data on injuries. | "Most employers don't have to call ambulances 1,400 times in five years," said Liam Byrne MP, chair of the business and trade select committee. | Byrne also cited a recent report from the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, which, in the words of Senator Bernie Sanders, found that "Amazon accepts injuries to its workers as a cost of doing business". | In the evidence session examining the government's new Employment Rights Bill o…
(2024-12-20). Why Did Syria Really Fall To HTS? thelastamericanvagabond.com As the dust now settles, following the fall of the Syrian government that was led by former President Bashar al-Assad, analysts are seeking to pick up the pieces and explain how a 13-year-long regime change war finally succeeded at fulfilling its primary objective. The truth is upsetting to most and the direction Syria is headed
(2024-12-20). How to understand the change of government in Syria: The Fifty-First Newsletter (2024). mronline.org The fall of Damascus and rise of HTS signal a dangerous shift in Syria, deepening regional instability, and isolation for Palestine. From Israel to Africa's Sahel region, what comes next?>
Dave DeCamp (2024-12-20). Pentagon Reveals the US Has More Than Twice the Number of Troops in Syria Than Previously Disclosed. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, the Pentagon revealed the US has roughly 2,000 troops occupying Syria, more than twice the number it has been disclosing. For years, the US has said it has about 900 troops inside Syria. Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said the troops levels have been at 2,000 for a "while," well before the …
Daniel Haqiqatjou (2024-12-20). Are the Shia Disbelievers for Their Belief in Superiority of Imams Over Prophets? A Response to Mufti Zameel. muslimskeptic.com Introduction On Nov 10th 2024, I engaged in a highly publicized Youtube debate over whether contemporary Twelver Shiis should be considered Muslims. At present, many people are interested in this debate topic given political developments in the Middle East. Here, Twelver Shii powers (e.g., Iran, Hezbollah, Houthis) have called for a Sunni-Shii alliance to protect …
newarab (2024-12-20). Lebanese farmers strive to rebuild their olive groves after war. newarab.com 
As Lebanon tries to recover from the damage caused by recent warfare, local olive farmers in the south have returned to their fields following the US-brokered Grappling with significant losses that threaten not just their livelihoods but also the very fabric of their communities, farmers returning from
newarab (2024-12-20). Reimagining Iraq's Marshes with photographer Tamara Abdul Hadi. newarab.com 
The fate of Dams recently La…
newarab (2024-12-20). Alaa Abdel Fattah's mother passes 80 days of hunger strike in UK. newarab.com 
Sitting on a small chair in front of the British Foreign Office building in London, Despite having completed his prison sentence, Now past 80 days of the hunger strike, which began in Cairo after Alaa's sentence officially…
newarab (2024-12-20). Gaza rescuers say Israel strikes kill 30. newarab.com 
The violence in the Gaza Strip continues to rock the coastal territory more than 14 months into the Israel's war on Gaza, even as international mediators work to negotiate a At least 13 people,…
newarab (2024-12-20). International human rights groups label Gaza war a genocide. newarab.com 
newarab (2024-12-20). Israel fans assault pro-Gaza activists at French basketball game. newarab.com 
Israeli basketball fans attacked Pro-Palestinian protesters after they interrupted a game between French team Nanterre and Israeli team Hapoel Holon in Paris on Wednesday by waving Palestinian flags, The game took place in the Parisian suburb of Nanterre, with social media footage showing activists evading security on the court as they escaped into the stands, where they were assaulted by Israeli fans. | Israeli fans could be seen fighting with pro-Palestine fans and grapp…
newarab (2024-12-20). Libyan rivals agree to work with UN to end political deadlock. newarab.com 
Delegations from rival Libyan legislative bodies agreed at talks in Libya has undergone a The talks in Bouznika, near the Mor…
newarab (2024-12-20). Morocco extradites suspect of Nazareth bombing to Israel. newarab.com 
Nassim Khalibat, 21, who is suspected of being involved in the 2021 bombing of the Nazareth Health Ministry, was handed over to Israeli authorities earlier thi…
newarab (2024-12-20). MrBeast announces leasing Giza pyramids, sparking outcry. newarab.com 
newarab (2024-12-20). Six Palestinians killed in West Bank Israeli raids. newarab.com 
newarab (2024-12-20). UN seeks ICJ opinion on Israel's Palestinian aid obligations. newarab.com 
The The Norwegian-drafted resolution was adopted by the 193-member body with 137 votes in favor. Israel,…
Anand Naidoo (2024-12-20). The Heat: Belt and Road Initiative. america.cgtn.com 
Aseel Saleh (2024-12-20). Moroccan court sentences pro-Palestine activist Ismail Al-Ghazawi to one year in prison. peoplesdispatch.org Although the government officially normalized its relations with Israel after signing the Abraham Accords at the end of 2020, the Moroccan people have categorically rejected the normalization process.
bwitanek (2024-12-20). CAIR, Law Office of Maria Kari Sue State Department for Abandoning Palestinian-Americans in Gaza Genocide (NJ CAIR is Party). fightbackbetter.com The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest civil rights and advocacy organization, and the Law Office of Maria…
ICRC (2024-12-20). China: Humanitarian and development actors must collaborate to restore people's dignity in protracted crises. icrc.org
ICRC (2024-12-20). New Report Focuses on Digital Threats Faced by Civilians During Armed Conflicts. icrc.org
Peoples Dispatch (2024-12-20). In collaboration with the US, Israel, Palestinian Authority escalates crackdown on resistance in West Bank. peoplesdispatch.org Former Palestinian prisoner Mr. Omar Assaf told Peoples Dispatch that by cracking down on resistance in the West Bank, the PA is believed to be entreating Israel and the US to appoint it to rule post-war Gaza.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Protesters gather in Jordan in solidarity with Palestinians. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in the Jordanian capital, Amman, on Friday, condemning Israel's genocide in Gaza and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Two killed in US school shooting; student suspect also dead: Police. presstv.ir A shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, has left at least two people killed and multiple injured.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Iran-Egypt ties poised for revival as first Iranian president visits Cairo in 11 years. presstv.ir Masoud Pezeshkian embarked on a visit to Cairo on Thursday, marking the first visit by an Iranian president to the Arab country since 2013.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Israeli warplanes raid 'civilian facilities' across Yemen. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conduct fresh aerial assaults on the Yemeni capital of Sana'a and the province of Hudaydah, killing and injuring several people.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Iran blasts Israeli assaults on Yemen's civilian infrastructure. presstv.ir Iran strongly condemns Israel's deadly airstrikes on Yemen's civilian facilities.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Yemen hails successful attacks on 'strategic' Israeli military sites. presstv.ir Yemen says it employed Palestine-2 hypersonic missiles in a recent retaliatory attack on two major Israeli military installations in Tel Aviv.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Iran president calls for new bonds of friendship among D-8 nations. presstv.ir IIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on the Developing Eight (D-8) countries to forge new bonds of friendship as the member nations gathered in Cairo for a summit.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Qassam Brigades: Four Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza operation. presstv.ir The Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, has announced that one of its fighters killed four Israeli soldiers, including an officer, at the Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Report: 500 major Israeli officers leave military over Gaza war. presstv.ir The Israeli military is already facing a critical manpower problem as it runs short of thousands of forces.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Pezeshkian: Stopping Zionist regime most important priority. presstv.ir Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the top priority for the countries of West Asia must be to stop the Israeli aggression in Gaza and attacks on Lebanon and Syria.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Report: Israeli troops shot dead hundreds of Gazans in 'kill zone'. presstv.ir Israeli Soldiers' testimony describes children being shot in central Gaza and posthumously branded 'terrorists'.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Houthi: New land grabs in Syria part of 'Greater Israel' scheme. presstv.ir The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement says the recent seizure of Syrian territories amid turmoil in the country is part of the Zionist entity's so-called 'Greater Israel' scheme.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Yemeni Armed Forces ready for long war with Israel: Spokesman. presstv.ir A Yemeni drone hits an Israeli military target in Tel Aviv, just hours after the country's hypersonic missiles hit the center of the occupied territories.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Doctors Without Borders: Israel committing 'genocide' in Gaza. presstv.ir Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Secretary General Christopher Lockyear says Israel is committing "genocide" in Gaza.
Staff (2024-12-20). Aprueba Parlamento cubano Ley del Notariado. cubadebate.cu La Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular aprobó este jueves la Ley del Notariado, que busca regular el ejercicio de la función pública notarial que implica la prestación de un servicio público, así como el desempeño de la labor del notario como garante de la justicia y la seguridad jurídica preventiva.
Staff (2024-12-20). Once curiosidades de Anatoly Karpov. cubadebate.cu Karpov es el campeón mundial que más actividad ha mostrado en la historia del ajedrez con participación en mas de 1000 torneos y que mas ha viajado y visitado mas países 118, y más de 700 ciudades en todo el mundo, donde ha fundado más de 600 escuelas de ajedrez. Vea otras curiosidades sobre su impronta en el juego ciencia.
Staff (2024-12-20). Restablecen vuelos hacia la Isla de la Juventud. cubadebate.cu Los vuelos de Cubana de Aviación desde el aeropuerto internacional José Martí de La Habana hacia el aeropuerto internacional Rafael Cabrera de Nueva Gerona, en la Isla de la Juventud, fueron restablecidos este jueves luego de realizar ajustes en las características de la ruta y la infraestructura, informó en su página en la red social Facebook el ministro de Transporte, Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila.
Staff (2024-12-20). Senador estadounidense Peter Welch pidió a Biden retirar a Cuba de lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo. cubadebate.cu El senador estadounidense Peter Welch hizo un llamado, este jueves, al presidente Joe Biden para que retire a Cuba de la lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo antes de que termine su mandato. Según Welch, quien representa a Vermont en el Senado, no existen razones justificables o prácticas para mantener la política de sanciones contra Cuba, la cual considera un fracaso.
Staff (2024-12-20). Sumido en su duelo y su desastre, Israel y se ha cegado por completo. cubadebate.cu Un profesor israelí que lleva décadas viviendo en Estados Unidos estuvo esta semana en Israel durante una de sus frecuentes visitas. Enseña en una prestigiosa universidad, nació en un kibutz, es vástago de una familia de combatientes en la guerra de 1948 y aristócrata intelectual, si es que existe algo así en Israel. Sigue profundamente arraigado aquí.
tvbrics (2024-12-20). Brazilian Chamber approves renewable energy incentive programme. tvbrics.com 
Staff (2024-12-20). Essential Plugins for Managing High Traffic on WordPress Sites. moguldom.com Managing a high-traffic WordPress site requires careful attention to performance, security, SEO, user engagement, and analytics. The right plugins can optimize these aspects, handle large volumes of traffic efficiently, and work with your WordPress hosting to ensure everything runs smoothly. This ensures that essential plugins work seamlessly, even under high traffic, allowing the website to …
Staff (2024-12-20). The Most Innovative Digital Marketing Agencies According to Clients. moguldom.com The digital marketing landscape is ever-changing, with new tools, strategies, and platforms emerging regularly. Amid this dynamic environment, some agencies stand out for their ability to adapt and innovate, consistently delivering outstanding results for their clients. What sets these agencies apart is not just their technical expertise but their ability to listen, strategize, and create …
Ali Salam (2024-12-20). Israeli Army Kills Two Palestinians, Injures Four, Near Nablus. imemc.org 
Israeli forces killed two Palestinians, including an elderly woman, and shot four others, on Thursday, after invading the Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Health Ministry announced that the elderly woman, Halima Saleh Hassan Abu Al-Layl, 80, succumbed to critical gunshot wounds after occupation forces shot her …
BIICFHROT (2024-12-20). B'Tselem: An Israeli force fired at Palestinian youths endangering no one in Kafr 'Aqab, killing one. imemc.org 
Report By The Israeli Information Center For Human Rights In The Occupied Territories (B'Tselem): On Saturday, 21 September 2024, at around 3: 30 A.
bwitanek (2024-12-20). In Observance of Feast of the Holy Innocents: Militarism Kills Conference, Vigil and Action, Sat. 12/28, Sparta / Rockaway NJ. fightbackbetter.com Join us on 12/28 at the Sparta United Methodist Church as we discuss how our country's addiction to military might…
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Xi administers oath of office to principal officials of new Macao SAR government. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday morning administered the oath of office to principal officials of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Insights | Macao thrives 25 years after return to motherland: entrepreneur. ecns.cn Macao entrepreneur Elwin Ho, a witness to this evolution, attributes the city's progress to the nation's robust development. "I feel that Macao will develop even better in the future," he said in a recent interview with China News Network.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Child abductor Yu Huaying sentenced to death in final appeal. ecns.cn The Guizhou High People's Court dismissed Yu Huaying's appeal and upheld the original death sentence from the first trial in the retrial of the second appeal in the child trafficking case.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Targeted measures to boost consumption. ecns.cn China will roll out an array of targeted measures to simultaneously boost consumption and deliver tangible benefits to the people after policymakers signaled a shift in prioritizing the expansion of domestic demand.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Xi attends Macao SAR anniversary celebration, new gov't inauguration. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday morning attended a meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). China-Russia ties underscored in Putin's remarks. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during his year-end news conference on Thursday that Russia and China will continue to maintain a high level of economic and humanitarian cooperation.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Xi delivers speech at Macao SAR anniversary celebration, new gov't inauguration. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping started to deliver a speech at a meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR)…
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Xi hails Macao's enormous transformation since return to motherland. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday hailed the enormous transformation that has taken place in Macao since its return to the motherland in 1999.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Xi says 'one country, two systems' policy must be long upheld. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that "one country, two systems" is a good policy that must be adhered to for a long time.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Xi stresses drawing on experience to maintain long-term prosperity, stability in Hong Kong, Macao. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday stressed drawing on the experience since the return of Hong Kong and Macao to the motherland in maintaining the long-term prosperity and stability in the two special administrative regions (SAR).
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Xi expresses expectations for new Macao SAR government. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday expressed expectations for the newly inaugurated government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Xi urges Macao youth to be builders, successors of 'one country, two systems'. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called on young people in Macao to assume the role of builders and successors of the cause of "one country, two systems."
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Plan promotes cross-border professional practice. ecns.cn Hundreds of professionals from Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions have obtained practicing certificates to work on the Chinese mainland.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). China develops effective breast cancer treatment. ecns.cn Shanghai medical experts have developed an innovative neoadjuvant treatment approach for triple-negative breast cancer, one of the most aggressive forms of the disease, significantly increasing the rate of tumor disappearance before surgery from 44.7 percent to 56.8 percent.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Forum stresses people-centered urban governance. ecns.cn A new declaration emphasizing people-centered urban governance was released Thursday at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Share your views on 2025 China's government work report. ecns.cn The Chinese government website launched the online initiative, Share Your Views on 2025 China's Government Work Report, on Dec 20, 2024. The initiative aims to solicit public opinions and suggestions on government work. It will run through to the annual sessions of the national legislature and the national political advisory body in 2025.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Xi inspects Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. ecns.cn Xi, accompanied by Ho Iat Seng, chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), inspected the cooperation zone on Thursday.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Xi visits Macau University of Science and Technology. ecns.cn Xi, accompanied by Ho Iat Seng, chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), visited the university Thursday morning.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Fluorine pollution in electroplating | The application of the closed-loop technology to hexavalent chromium plating lines in China. ecns.cn In electroplating, every touch of metallic luster carries the pursuit of beauty and exquisite technology. However, the existence of PFOS has brought new challenges to the electroplating industry.
ecns.cn (2024-12-20). Fluorine pollution in electroplating | In reducing the new pollutant PFOS, this system plays a 'big role'. ecns.cn PFOS has been widely used in the electroplating industry. However, as a persistent organic pollutant, it has become an inevitable trend to reduce and eliminate its use in the industry.
editor (2024-12-20). Hot mike on Trump inauguration. onlineopinion.com.au Will President Xi accept his unprecedented invitation to President Trump's inauguration, and why was it even made?
editor (2024-12-20). Feeding chaos: Israel cripples Syria's defence. onlineopinion.com.au The justifications are always the same. We are moving into territory for security reasons. We are creating a temporary buffer zone.
Michael F. Brown (2024-12-20). Trump "gave" the Golan Heights to Israel's supporters, now more land is at risk. electronicintifada.net Further talk of "temporary" occupation readily accepted by Biden administration.
UMMID (2024-12-20). Watch: Priyanka Gandhi responds to objections on Free Palestine bag in Parliament. ummid.com Wayanad MP and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Monday December 16, 2024 entered the Indian Parliament with 'Free Palestine Bag' hanging around her shoulder, sparking a fresh debate in India about the Gaza Genocide.
UMMID (2024-12-20). UN envoy meets HTS Cheif Abu Muhammad al-Golani in Damascus. ummid.com In an important move towards international recognition of the new government in Syria after the fall of 54-year old brutal regime of al Assad, UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen met Hay ºat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) Commander-in-Chief Sunday December 15, 2024 in Damascus.
UMMID (2024-12-20). ChatGPT Search available to all for free. ummid.com Microsoft funded OpenAI made 'ChatGPT Search' – said to be a rival to Google Search, available to all for free at an event held on Monday December 16, 2024. | Internet search is dominated by Google, and it had recently launched AI Search available to all for free.
UMMID (2024-12-20). Jamia ranks 416th World's Most Sustainable University. ummid.com Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has been ranked as the 416th Most Sustainable University in the World in the recently released UI GreenMetric World University Rankings.
UMMID (2024-12-20). Admins warned of Bhopal like disaster in making around Pithampur. ummid.com The Central and the Madhya Pradesh governments have been warned of creation of a slow-motion Bhopal in and around Pithampur, an industrial town near Dhar city.
UMMID (2024-12-20). Explained: Why is Israel keen on annexing West Bank now. ummid.com What is taking place in Syria serves as a model of what to expect in the West Bank in coming months.
UMMID (2024-12-20). Fact Check: Video of crying Hindu girls rescued from Muslim scripted. ummid.com PTI Fact Check anaysis of a viral video showing two people rescuing Hindu girls from a Muslim man's house revealed it is scripted and misleading and shared with a false communal claim…
UMMID (2024-12-20). Explained: Impact of cold weather on sleep pattern. ummid.com Winters bring cozy blankets and warm beverages along with a desire to keep hibernating, sleeping and never leaving one's bed.
UMMID (2024-12-20). The Rise of Indian HNIs and UHNIs in 2024. ummid.com India is witnessing a transformative era of wealth creation, and a dynamic mix of young entrepreneurs, tech pioneers, and seasoned industrialists drives this change.
presstv.ir (2024-12-20). Senior US delegation in Syria for talks with HTS 'terrorists'. presstv.ir A senior delegation of US diplomats has arrived in Syria to speak directly to the representatives of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) which is designated a terrorist group by Washington.
Betsey Piette (2024-12-20). Deport profiteers, not migrants! workers.org 
Within hours of Donald Trump's electoral victory on Nov. 5, private prison stocks began to soar in anticipation of Trump's plan to carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. By Nov. 18, stock values for GEO Group and Core Civic — private prison industry leaders — had more than doubled . . . |
Marie Kelly (2024-12-20). On the picket line. workers.org 
REI SoHo workers strike Health care workers aren't the only ones who have demanded proper personal protective equipment to make sure they are safe from contaminants and disease. The REI ski shop workers at the SoHo store in New York City began an Unfair Labor Practice strike on Dec. 4 . . . |
WSWS (2024-12-20). Heavy police deployment as US Amazon drivers launch nationwide strike. wsws.org The strike is the largest ever of Amazon workers in the United States. It is part of a growing movement by workers across Amazon's global operations, following protests in 20 countries during Black Friday last month.
WSWS (2024-12-20). The Platypus Affiliated Society: A pro-imperialist trap for students and young people. wsws.org The pseudo-left group combines multiple strains of bankrupt middle-class politics, including open support for imperialist war, the promotion of the anti-Marxist Frankfurt School and of the Pabloite Spartacist League.
WSWS (2024-12-20). Sounding the Alarm and The Logic of Zionism: A discussion with David North on his two recent books. wsws.org This discussion with David North, chairman of the World Socialist Web Site International Editorial Board, will focus on his two most recent books, Sounding the Alarm: Socialism Against War and The Logic of Zionism: From Nationalist Myth to the Gaza Genocide.
WSWS (2024-12-20). 10th COVID wave now surging in the US, amid total silence in the corporate media. wsws.org The entire political establishment is in agreement on the need to enforce the pro-corporate policy of "forever COVID," in which the working class and broad layers of society as a whole are condemned to unending waves of mass infection, death and debilitation with Long COVID.
WSWS (2024-12-20). University of Michigan DEI administrator fired over alleged "antisemitic" remarks. wsws.org Dawson was terminated despite the admission of an investigating law firm hired by U-M that there was no independent verification of alleged "antisemitic" remarks. A member of the Board of Regents, Mark Bernstein, intervened to overturn a lesser disciplinary action by the university and demand that she be terminated.
WSWS (2024-12-20). California governor declares a state of emergency over bird flu threat. wsws.org Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in California over the explosion of bird flu among dairy cows in the state. Meanwhile the first critical case of a person infected with bird flu was confirmed in Louisiana.
WSWS (2024-12-20). Minority state government in Saxony opens door to cooperation with far-right Alternative for Germany. wsws.org Saxony's minority state government hides an all-party coalition stretching from the Left Party and the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance, the Greens, the Social Democrats and Christian Democrats to the far-right Alternative for Germany that is directed against the broad majority of the population.
WSWS (2024-12-20). Australian foreign minister visits Ukraine, backs US war against Russia. wsws.org Wong's trip coincided with, and was part of, a further escalation of the war against Russia, including discussions of direct NATO troop deployments.
WSWS (2024-12-20). Canadian writer Alice Munro 1931—2024, an assessment. wsws.org Canadian short-story writer Alice Munro's death earlier this year should be the occasion for assessing and reassessing problems with contemporary fiction.
WSWS (2024-12-20). New Zealand nurses hold more strikes. wsws.org As the government imposes brutal austerity measures, including more than 2,000 job cuts in the healthcare sector, tens of thousands of nurses and healthcare workers have stopped work across the country.
WSWS (2024-12-20). Indiana and Oklahoma put mentally ill inmates to death in final executions of 2024. wsws.org The executions of Joseph Corcoran and Kevin Underwood underscore one of the most barbarous features of the death penalty system in America, which condemns inmates to death despite their documented severe mental illnesses.
WW editors (2024-12-20). Workers World 2025 message: 'Long live Palestine!'. workers.org 
"They wanted to erase Palestine from the world; now the whole world is Palestine!" This slogan is truer now than ever, as millions of people from every corner of the globe, horrified at Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza, have responded with huge demonstrations in solidarity with the Palestinian people and . . . |
WW editors (2024-12-20). Health care for people, not for profit! workers.org The United Nations' "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" has 30 articles delineating what "everyone has the right to," such as work, education, rest, leisure and "the right to form and to join trade unions." But the capitalist class routinely denies these rights to the workers with impunity. Article 25 states: . . . |
Dave DeCamp (2024-12-19). Report: US Had Foreknowledge of HTS Offensive To Topple Assad and Prepared Other Rebel Group To Join. news.antiwar.com The US had foreknowledge of the offensive led by the al-Qaeda-linked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham that ousted former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and helped another rebel group join the fight, The Telegraph reported on Wednesday. The report said the US notified the Revolutionary Commando Army (RCA), a US-funded militia based out of a US base at …
Dave DeCamp (2024-12-19). Moscow Vows Response After Ukraine Fires More US and British Missiles Into Russia. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian forces fired six US-provided Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and four British Storm Shadow missiles into Russia's Rostov Oblast on Wednesday, and Moscow is vowing it will respond. According to Russian media, the NATO-supported attack targeted a large chemical plant in Rostov. "These actions by the Kiev regime supported by Western handlers won't be …
Dave DeCamp (2024-12-19). HRW: Israel Is Committing Crime of Extermination and Acts of Genocide. news.antiwar.com Human Rights Watch said in a report published on Thursday that Israel is committing the crime of extermination and acts of genocide by depriving the civilian population of Gaza of the necessary amount of water to survive. HRW said in a press release that its 179-page report found "that Israeli authorities have intentionally deprived Palestinians …
Dave DeCamp (2024-12-19). Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 32 Palestinians Over 24 Hours. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said Thursday that Israeli strikes killed at least 32 Palestinians and wounded 94 over the previous 24-hour period as the daily US-backed slaughter continues. The ministry's figures are based on the numbers of dead and wounded Palestinians that arrive at hospitals and don't include those missing under the rubble or in besieged …
Jason Ditz (2024-12-19). Turkey Says US State Dept Claims of Ceasefire With Kurds Untrue, Vows to Continue Offensive. news.antiwar.com Last week, a four-day ceasefire was reached between Turkey and the US-backed Kurdish SDF to allow the SDF to withdraw from the contested city of Manbij. That ceasefire expired Monday, though the US State Department announced Tuesday that it had reached a deal with Turkey to extend it until the end of this week. Given …
Dave DeCamp (2024-12-19). Series of Israeli Airstrikes in Yemen Kill at Least Nine People. news.antiwar.com On Thursday morning, dozens of Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes against Yemeni ports and Yemen's capital, Sanaa, which came after the Houthis fired a missile at Israel. According to Yemeni media, seven people were killed by Israeli strikes on the port of as-Salif, and two were killed by two strikes on the Ras Isa oil …
Dave DeCamp (2024-12-19). British Defense Minister Says UK Forces Could Be Sent to Ukraine for Training. news.antiwar.com British Defense Minister John Healey has suggested that the UK could send troops to Ukraine for a training mission. During a visit to Ukraine, Healey told The Times that the UK would work to improve its training of Ukrainian troops and wouldn't rule out sending trainers to Ukraine. "We [need to] make it easier to …
Ruth Milka (2024-12-19). Montana Supreme Court delivers landmark ruling in youth climate case against fossil fuels. nationofchange.org Montana's highest court upholds a decision declaring state-sanctioned fossil fuel projects violate the constitutional rights of youth, marking a pivotal moment in climate litigation.
Alexandra Jacobo (2024-12-19). Amazon workers threaten nationwide strike during Peak holiday season over pay, safety, and union recognition. nationofchange.org As Amazon faces record holiday sales, workers across the U.S. escalate strike threats to force the company to negotiate union contracts and improve working conditions.
Ruth Milka (2024-12-19). Scientists develop carbon-capturing 3D printing method to revolutionize construction. nationofchange.org NTU Singapore researchers unveil a breakthrough that reduces the carbon footprint of concrete while enhancing its strength and efficiency for 3D-printed buildings.
John Rachel (2024-12-19). Take me to your leader. nationofchange.org Arrogance and charisma are not the same as leadership.
Eric A. Gordon (2024-12-19). 'Cold War: A Love Story': Novel takes us to 1960s-'70s revolutionary hotspots. peoplesworld.org 
Author John Catalinotto and I have a lot in common: For one thing, we're both big fans of the fictional writing of àÅlvaro Cunhal, the late Portuguese Communist Party leader who wrote under the pen name Manuel Tiago. In fact, Cunhal is a fleeting character in Catalinotto's own first fictional writing, Cold War: A Love …
Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-12-19). Colombia's birth rate drops by over 14 percent. plenglish.com Bogotá, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Births registered a year-on-year 14.4 percent drop in Colombia from January to October 2024, according to a report released today by the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE).
Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-12-19). Cuba favors respectful relations with the US. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez stressed that his country and the United States could have a better relationship today if the latter had the political will to build it.
Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-12-19). Cuban ambassador to Italy extols her country's endurance. plenglish.com Rome, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban ambassador to Italy, Mirta Granda, said in an interview published today by the Italian news agency Adnkronos, that the people of her country are united in unswervingly struggling for their development.
Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-12-19). Cuba's infant mortality rate drops compared to 2023. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuba currently boasts a lower infant mortality rate than in 2023, as revealed on Thursday during the Fourth Ordinary Period of Sessions of the National Assembly of People's Power (Parliament) here.
Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-12-19). Ecuadorian prosecutor refuses to disclose her whereabouts. plenglish.com Quito, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian Attorney General Diana Salazar today refused to give information about her whereabouts to the president of the local Parliament's Oversight Committee, Pamela Aguirre, who requested explanations about her absence.
Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-12-19). Magazine on Cuban tourism launched in Peru. plenglish.com Lima, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The magazine Destinos, which focusses on tourism in Cuba and is being published in Peru, was presented at an event here that brought together tour operators, journalists, airline representatives and other personalities.
Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-12-19). Nicaragua leads Central America in electric service coverage. plenglish.com According to the Informe Pastrán bulletin, the country thus climbed from last place in 2006 in terms of electrical coverage, to become the leader in the region by surpassing Costa Rica, with 99.50 percent; Honduras (85.2); Guatemala (90) and El Salvador (99.42 percent). | The publication added that Nicaragua's progress in terms of electrification shows how the Sandinista government, with political will, investment and strategic planning, was able to transform the reality of the country in just a few years. | The Minister of Energy and Mines, Salvador Mansell, explained that 6.89 million people have access to ele…
Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-12-19). Sudan conflict could trigger worst global famine. plenglish.com According WFP estimates, almost 1.7 million people throughout the country face famine or are at risk of suffering from it. | The African nation is the only place on the planet where UN experts have confirmed phase five of food insecurity, the highest of its classification, equivalent to famine conditions. | Among other dramatic figures, the UN considers that 25.6 million Sudanese, more than half of the population, suffer from acute food insecurity, the highest rate ever recorded for the country. | At the same time, one in two people in the world facing catastrophic levels of hunger lives in Sudan — more than…
Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-12-19). US Senator urges Biden to remove Cuba from terrorist list. plenglish.com Washington, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) US Senator Peter Welch today urged President Joe Biden to remove Cuba from the list of countries sponsoring terrorism before the end of his term.
Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-12-19). Western Cuban province moves on with post storm recovery works. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's western province of Artemisa is going to great lengths to complete its recovery from the impact of Hurricane Rafael in the first months of next year, according to the statement made today by its governor, Ricardo Concepción.
l'Humanite (2024-12-19). Women in France and around the world: 'Thank you, Gisele'. peoplesworld.org 
"Thank You, Gisele," a huge banner read opposite the Avignon courtroom Wednesday as Gisele Pelicot watched her rapist husband Dominique sentenced to 20 years behind bars. Mr. Pelicot received the maximum sentence for aggravated rape under French law after admitting he had drugged his wife over the years, knocking her out and recruiting strangers online …
Mark Gruenberg, John Wojcik (2024-12-19). "President" Musk gets his lapdog Trump to push for government shutdown. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Apparently heeding his corporate "handler," multibillionaire Elon Musk, Republican President-elect Donald Trump torpedoed a spending agreement covering the federal government from now through March 14 unless congressional Democrats raised the U.S. debt ceiling. Musk and his lap dog Trump don't want to deal with the mess of raising the debt ceiling next year even though …
Mark Gruenberg (2024-12-19). La NEA se opone a la elección de McMahon como secretaria de Educación por parte de Trump. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON — La Asociación Nacional de Educación, el sindicato más grande del país y con tres millones de miembros, se opone a la elección de Linda McMahon por parte del presidente electo republicano Donald Trump para dirigir el Departamento de Educación, una agencia que Trump y sus legiones quieren eliminar de todos modos. "Los estudiantes …
Mark Gruenberg (2024-12-19). Workers strike Amazon just before holiday. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Fed up with company labor law-breaking by refusing to bargain with their Amazon Labor Union, nearly 10,000 Teamsters, drivers and warehouse workers too, have gone on strike, starting at 6 am on December 19. Among the East and West Coast locations for the strike and the picket lines are ones at warehouses in metro New …
Sonali Kolhatkar (2024-12-19). Kill the 'non-profit killer' bill. peoplesworld.org 
Shortly after the election this fall, the House passed a dangerous piece of legislation that many call the "non-profit killer" bill. The bill has an incongruous title: the "Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act." It would give the Treasury Department the authority to unilaterally accuse non-profit organizations of supporting "terrorism" and revoke their non-profit status. …
Special to People's World (2024-12-19). General Motors' 1991 Christmas Massacre: 21 plants, 74,000 jobs gone. peoplesworld.org 
This article is part of the People's World 100th Anniversary Series. In the 1980s, General Motors CEO Roger Smith became infamous in the eyes of auto workers nationwide after he initiated a major onslaught against organized labor and the working class with his mass shutdown and outsourcing of auto plants across the country. He and his …
Amos Barshad (2024-12-19). Buy Now, Suffer Later. levernews.com 
Adam Fishbein (2024-12-19). Fixing the Media and Campaign Spending by the Rich. cepr.net Virtually everyone, except Elon Musk, agrees that the rich have too much political power these days. When a single individual can put tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars behind their favored candidate, it seriously distorts democracy. Unfortunately, there are few serious strategies for addressing this problem. Given the Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens …
Alex Majumdar (2024-12-19). PDF of December 19 print issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF U.S., Israel, Türkiye: Hands off Syria! Philadelphia welcomes injured siblings from Gaza 'Sanctuary for migrants!' Behind the Daniel Penny verdict 76ers arena: a sellout deal Philly demo: 'Yoon's impeachment is our win!' Syria, sanctions & solidarity NYC activists: 'Defend the Axis of Resistance' Role of global working . . . |
Ana Vraƒçar (2024-12-19). Gisèle Pelicot makes "shame change sides" as over 50 found guilty of rape. peoplesdispatch.org
Anand Naidoo (2024-12-19). The Heat: Global Economy. america.cgtn.com 
In one of its final decisions for the year, the United States Federal Reserve announced its cutting interest rates by a quarter-point. This is the third time the central bank has taken action to lower inflation despite describing the U.S. economy as strong. | Joining the discussion: | Yan Liang is a Chair Professor of Economics at Willamette University. |
bwitanek (2024-12-19). NJ Monitor Paves Way Toward Ending Free Press in NJ, Functions as Stenographer for Fascist Bill. fightbackbetter.com NJ Monitor ran a totally one sided article without even bothering to reach out to anyone holding an opposing view…
bwitanek (2024-12-19). Presumptively Antisemitic: Islamophobic Tropes in the Palestine-Discourse. fightbackbetter.com This
Charles Rotter (2024-12-19). Montana Supreme Court's Held Decision: A Loss for Climate Realism and Common Sense. wattsupwiththat.com The path forward lies in promoting policies that balance environmental stewardship with economic growth and energy reliability. Courts should stick to interpreting the law, not rewriting it to align with activist agendas. Montana, like the rest of the world, will continue to face challenges from climate variability. The answer isn't to hobble our energy systems—it's to build a resilient, innovative society capable of adapting to whatever the future holds.
Contributing Writers (2024-12-19). The Dismemberment of Syria w/ Laith Marouf. marktanliano.net
Danielle Klotz (2024-12-19). Can we 'reach toward the shared platter'? anabaptistworld.org Happy holiday season to you, dear reader! I think we have a very special issue here. I want to call your attention to a couple of articles. On page 8, Jenna Liechty Martin's "Wisdom of my children" is a beautiful piece that brought tears to the eyes of more than one of our staff. I …
Democracy Now! (2024-12-19). Democracy Now! 2024-12-19 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 19, 2024; Mass Graves Discovered as Syrian Families Seek Answers to Loved Ones' Disappearances Under Assad Regime; "Extermination & Acts of Genocide": Human Rights Watch on Israel Deliberately Depriving Gaza of Water; "Rape Club" Prison in California: U.S. Gov't to Pay Record $116M to 103 Women Who Sued over Abuse | Headlines for December 19, 2024; Mass Graves Discovered as Syrian Families Seek Answers to Loved Ones' Disappearances Under Assad Regime; "Extermination & Acts of Genocide": Human Rights Watch on Israel Deliberately Depriving G…
DikelediM (2024-12-19). Gender-Based Violence Command Centre goes live. sanews.gov.za Gender-Based Violence Command Centre goes live | The Department of Social Development's Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) is officially operational again, marking a significant step forward in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).After a protracted battle with the initial service provider due to non-delivery, the department terminated the contract and appointed a new service provider. The service was relaunched at 10 am on Wednesday, 18 December, with voice call capabilities restored as a priority to meet urgent needs."Due to the urgent need to resuscitate…
DikelediM (2024-12-19). President Ramaphosa signs National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill into law. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa signs National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill into law | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill, which provides for nuclear safety oversight, ranging from the decontamination of defence facilities, to airline pilot safety. | The National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill marks a significant step in enhancing nuclear safety and aligning South Africa with global regulatory standards. | The Amendment Bill amends the National Nuclear Regulator Act of 1999 to align it with current international regulatory best practices as determined by the Int…
DikelediM (2024-12-19). South African Post Office SOC Ltd Amendment Bill signed into law. sanews.gov.za South African Post Office SOC Ltd Amendment Bill signed into law | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the South African Post Office SOC Ltd Amendment Bill into law, setting the stage for a significant transformation of the country's postal service into a modern, multi-functional hub for government, business, and community services.The new law expands the objects and mandate of…
Editor (2024-12-19). Don't Let Saudi Arabia Hide Its Human Rights Abuses Behind the 2034 World Cup. scheerpost.com 
Editor (2024-12-19). 'Slap in the Face to Working-Class Families': Senate Sends Biden $895 Billion Military Bill. scheerpost.com 
Editor (2024-12-19). Sweeps Don't Solve Homelessness. scheerpost.com 
Editor (2024-12-19). Trump Confronts a Rising China. scheerpost.com 
Editor (2024-12-19). UN Security Council Denounces Illegal Israel Settlements in Palestine. scheerpost.com 
Eric Worrall (2024-12-19). GM High Yield Potatoes are Now "Climate Change Resistant"? wattsupwiththat.com
GABIK (2024-12-19). De Lille encourages integrating community engagement into tourism. sanews.gov.za De Lille encourages integrating community engagement into tourism | Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has highlighted the importance of integrating community engagement into tourism and conservation efforts. | "Sustainable tourism is about ensuring that the beauty and biodiversity of our destinations are preserved for future generations," De Lille said.As part of the annual Tourism Summer campaign, launched in the Free State in October this year, de Lille and Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu, visited various sites in the eThekwini Municipality on Wednesday.The visit forms part of the summer readiness…
Gabisile (2024-12-19). ACSA urges passengers to arrive early for flights. sanews.gov.za ACSA urges passengers to arrive early for flights | To manage the high volumes of passengers expected at OR Tambo International Airport this festive season, holidaymakers are advised to arrive three hours before international flights and two hours before domestic flights, as they head to their various travel destinations. | The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) issued a warning on Monday about longer queues at the passport control points at OR Tambo due to a failure in the border management system. | ACSA reported that the unresponsiveness of the Border Management Authority (BMA) biometric movement control s…
Gabisile (2024-12-19). Fast food chain slapped with R1m fine for contravening Consumer Protection Act. sanews.gov.za Fast food chain slapped with R1m fine for contravening Consumer Protection Act | The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has welcomed the ruling issued by the National Consumer Tribunal – which confirmed that the Gauteng-based fast food chain, Braai Block, violated provisions of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA).The Tribunal has since imposed an administrative penalty of R1 million on the food chain, which must be paid within 90 days.This follows a tip-off received by the NCC from a consumer about potential violations of various CPA provisions by Braai Block."The consumer alleged that Braa…
Guest Blogger (2024-12-19). 'Actually,' MSNBC, Trump's Energy Secretary Pick is Right, Climate Change Does Have Benefits. wattsupwiththat.com "But he also says climate change makes the planet greener by increasing plant growth, boosts agricultural productivity and likely reduces the number of temperature-related deaths annually. "It's probably almost as many positive changes as there are negative changes," he told conservative media nonprofit PragerU last year, referring to climate change. "Is it a crisis, is it the world's greatest challenge, or a big threat to the next generation? No."
Guest Blogger (2024-12-19). Internal Watchdog Urges Biden's Green Loans Office To Stop Working On New Loans Amid Conflict Of Interest Concerns. wattsupwiththat.com An internal federal watchdog called on the Biden administration's green loans office to stop working on new deals in a Tuesday letter, citing concerns that the office has insufficiently managed potential conflicts of interest in its work.
Guest Blogger (2024-12-19). IEA Coal Outlook Bad News For Miliband. wattsupwiththat.com There still appears to be some naive puzzlement at the IES, that renewable energy is not replacing coal. | They still have not worked out that countries like China and India know that they cannot run their economies on the vagaries of wind and solar power.
Guest Blogger (2024-12-19). International and state interference in US energy policy must end. wattsupwiththat.com Climate fearmongers think voters and consumers are powerless to stop this, since the process is playing out in state courts, where climate realist views and votes don't count.
Ian Hartman (2024-12-19). 12/15-12/18 NJ Strong for Palestine Actions — WE SAY PALESTINE EVERY DAY! fightbackbetter.com 
Weekly Rallies: | SJ for Gaza
Teaneck for ceasefire | Held it's One Time Events:…
infobrics (2024-12-19). Not Just Waiting Around for Higher Tariffs, China Looks to BRICS. infobrics.org And why not when Brazil has over 200 million people and the world's ninth largest economy, bigger even than Russia's?>
infobrics (2024-12-19). President William Ruto Reveals Plans for Kenya to Join BRICS. infobrics.org President William Ruto The move was revealed during a meeting between Ruto and Chinese government officials at State House…
infobrics (2024-12-19). Brics' Daringly Autonomous Model for Financial Sovereignty. infobrics.org Three communiqués, two approaches, one global economy…
infobrics (2024-12-19). Ukrainian neo-Nazi leader supports nuclear escalation. infobrics.org Ukrainian neo-Nazis and public figures are beginning to admit their intentions to cause a nuclear catastrophe, harming their own people.
infobrics (2024-12-19). Trump's tariff threats will only push India closer to Russia. infobrics.org Indian DM considers relations with Moscow as "higher than the highest mountain".
infobrics (2024-12-19). Georgia's roadmap for reconciliation with Russia and a sovereign future. infobrics.org In addition to economic cooperation, Tbilisi could reestablish direct ties with Moscow, which could lead to resolving regional security issues. This could help the country to deconflict with the two breakaway republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. And while it may seem too farfetched now, it might even result in the restoration of full ties with them, particularly if Georgia gives Russia feasible security guarantees.
Jonathan Ofir (2024-12-19). Human Rights Watch finds Israel guilty of extermination and 'acts of genocide'. mondoweiss.net 
Human Rights Watch has issued a devastating report concluding Israel is committing the crimes of extermination and genocide in Gaza by focusing on one crucial issue: water.
Keren Setton (2024-12-19). Syrian Shake-up Stokes Israeli Concerns Over Jordanian Border. themedialine.org 
Matthew Sitman, Sam Adler-Bell (2024-12-19). Know Your Enemy: Trump 2.0 and the Courts. dissentmagazine.org 
Matt and Sam talk to the hosts of the 5-4 podcast about how Trump can remake the federal judiciary—and perhaps the broader justice system—during his second term.
Mehmet Perinàßek (2024-12-19). Georgia: Recent events and the 3+3 Platform. uwidata.com The presidential election was held in Georgia and boycotted by the opposition. The ruling Georgian Dream Party's candidate, former footballer and MP Mikheil Kavelashvili, won the election. Pro-Western activists protested against the election results. For weeks, protests against the government have continued across the country. The protests were initially sparked when the government decided to …
Natalia Marques (2024-12-19). Workers launch largest strike against Amazon in US history. peoplesdispatch.org Before the sun rose at 6 am on Thursday, December 19, thousands of Amazon workers in facilities across the United States launched the largest strike against the multi-billion dollar corporation in US history. Workers, organized with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, are continuing to hold down the picket line well into the afternoon (at the time of publication), in some cases braving arrests and police repression of their labor activity. | Amazon workers are hitting the company where it hurts the most—walking off the job right before the end of the year holidays, the busiest shopping season of the…
NEOB (2024-12-19). 'There's no turning back' – Minister Ramokgopa on Eskom. sanews.gov.za 'There's no turning back' – Minister Ramokgopa on Eskom | The financial year ending March 2024 was an inflection point for Eskom, signifying the turnaround of the energy utility.This according to Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who addressed the media at the utility's annual results announcement for the Financial Year 2024."The 2024 financial year is a point of inflection. There's no turning back [and] we'll only improve from here and that's the assurance we are giving to the country," Ramokgopa said on Thursday.The financial year ending in March was a challengin…
nosihle (2024-12-19). Construction to repair N1 sinkhole in Centurion completed. sanews.gov.za Construction to repair N1 sinkhole in Centurion completed | The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that construction to repair the sinkhole on the N1 near the Flying Saucer Interchange in Centurion, Gauteng, has been completed. | The repairs to the sinkhole on the N1 come shortly after another sinkhole on the nearby R21 was repaired last month. | The total cost of repairs to the two sinkholes was R424 million, with R280 million spent on the N1 and R144 million on the R21, respectively. | According to SANRAL CEO Reginald Demana, the N1 sinkhole project, which started in Septembe…
nosihle (2024-12-19). Have your say on anti-money laundering draft bill. sanews.gov.za Have your say on anti-money laundering draft bill | The National Treasury has published two key Acts aimed to strengthen South Africa's system of Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) system. | The draft General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill, 2024, was published in the Government Gazette No. 51772 Notice 5683, on 13 December 2024, for public comment. | "The draft Amendment Bill aims to demonstrate South Africa's commitment to strengthening its Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) system, by addre…
nosihle (2024-12-19). MEC Diale-Tlabela assesses services at Tshwane TOLAB. sanews.gov.za MEC Diale-Tlabela assesses services at Tshwane TOLAB | As part of government's ongoing efforts to ensure citizens receive efficient and effective service delivery, Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, on Wednesday, made her first official visit to the Tshwane Transport Operating License Administrative Bodies (TOLAB), since its relocation to the city centre. "We were doing monitoring to ensure that services are provided to all public transport operators efficiently and effectively, and also to give support to the staff of the department in doing work on a daily basis," the MEC said…
Owen Fairclough (2024-12-19). The U.S. economy in 2024. america.cgtn.com 
The adage that elections are ultimately about the economy was never more apt for the U.S. in 2024. Growth largely outperformed expectations, and the forecast for 2025 is also robust. But recession chances remain elevated heading into 2025, according to some analysts that say inflation and tariffs are likely the biggest risks to economic stability. Owen Fairclough has the report.
Pablo Meriguet (2024-12-19). Cuban people to mobilize against US blockade. peoplesdispatch.org At the 9th Plenary Session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, Cuba President Miguel Díaz-Canel "In response to that design of increased hostile policy, we call from this Plenum the heroic Cuban people to a combatant march next December 20, after the Session of the National Assembly of People's Power. We will express in front of the US Embassy…
Pablo Meriguet (2024-12-19). Ecuador's Galapagos Islands now open to US military. peoplesdispatch.org The decision is part of a process that seeks the reestablishment of US military bases in Ecuadorian territory. Several voices have severely criticized the decision as a violation of Ecuador's sovereignty.
publicbooks (2024-12-19). Public Picks 2024. publicbooks.org What were the books of 2024 that dazzled, challenged, and inspired us?
Qassam Muaddi (2024-12-19). Israel's Genocide Day 440: New reports of mass killings in Gaza surface. mondoweiss.net 
A new report documents the mass killing of Palestinians in northern Gaza. Meanwhile, Hamas and Israel have discussed the details of a prisoner exchange that could serve as the centerpiece of a 60-day ceasefire.
Robert Inlakesh (2024-12-19). Staged Again? CNN's Syrian Prisoner Story Adds to Its History of Fabrications. mintpressnews.com A fact-check exposes the latest in a series of misleading CNN reports, revealing how the netwrok's dramatic inaccuracies repeatedly align with US government narratives.
Staff (2024-12-19). Asamblea Nacional analiza ejercicio de alta fiscalización al Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos. cubadebate.cu El informe señala que más de 664 000 habitantes del país se benefician del abasto de agua en la modalidad de carros cisterna. Alrededor del 80% lo reciben en ciclos superiores a los 15 días, siendo Santiago de Cuba, Granma, Holguín, Villa Clara, Mayabeque, Artemisa y Pinar del Río las provincias con los ciclos más largos.
Staff (2024-12-19). Confirman participación de Arabia Saudita como selección invitada en Copa de Oro de Concacaf. cubadebate.cu En un movimiento que marca un hito en la historia del fútbol, la selección de fútbol de Arabia Saudita ha sido confirmada como el equipo invitado para las ediciones 2025 y 2027 de la Copa Oro de la Concacaf. El anuncio llega tras la reciente designación de Arabia Saudita como anfitrión del Mundial 2034, un evento que podría transformar el panorama deportivo del país árabe.
Staff (2024-12-19). EE.UU. devuelve a Cuba 42 migrantes irregulares por vía aérea. cubadebate.cu Este jueves 19 de diciembre se produjo la devolución a Cuba de 42 migrantes irregulares, 29 hombres y 13 mujeres, la mayoría de La Habana, en vuelo procedente de EE.UU. por el Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí. Dos de esa personas fueron trasladadas al órgano de investigación por encontrarse como presuntos comisores de hechos delictivos antes de salir del país.
Staff (2024-12-19). Parlamento cubano chequea recuperación de la provincia de Artemisa. cubadebate.cu En el cuarto período ordinario de sesiones de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, el gobernador de Artemisa, Ricardo Concepción Rodríguez, actualizó sobre la recuperación de la provincia tras el paso del huracán Rafael.
Staff (2024-12-19). Tribunal de EE.UU. descalifica a fiscal que llevaba caso de interferencia electoral contra Donald Trump. cubadebate.cu Un tribunal de apelaciones de Georgia descalificó, este jueves, a la fiscal de distrito del condado de Fulton, Fani Willis, quien llevaba el caso de interferencia electoral contra el magnate republicano Donald Trump, aunque negó la solicitud de desestimar el caso. La corte citó una relación inapropiada entre Willis y un fiscal especial contratado para el caso como motivo de su descalificación.
Steven Ganot (2024-12-19). Hama Rejoices as Assad Regime Collapses After Decades of Fear. themedialine.org 
Steven Ganot (2024-12-19). IDF Soldier Seeks Presidential Pardon in Security Documents Case. themedialine.org 
Steven Ganot (2024-12-19). Israel Targets Strategic Sites in Yemen After Houthi Missile Strike Destroys School. themedialine.org 
Steven Ganot (2024-12-19). Turkey Considers Regulations To Curb Youth Screen Addiction. themedialine.org 
Steven Ganot (2024-12-19). Explainer: What Sparked Israel's Latest Airstrikes Deep Inside Yemen? themedialine.org
The Media Line Staff (2024-12-19). HRW: Gaza Water Crisis Is Evidence of Genocide, Israel Rebuts Claims. themedialine.org 
The Media Line Staff (2024-12-19). Iranian Rial Hits Record Low as Economic Woes Mount. themedialine.org 
The Media Line Staff (2024-12-19). Turkey Rejects US Cease-fire Claim With Syrian Kurdish Forces. themedialine.org 
Tim Huber (2024-12-19). Event to mark 30 years of antiracism. anabaptistworld.org The annual Hope for the Future conference for Black, Indigenous and people of color in Mennonite Church USA will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Damascus Road Antiracism Process and its role in the Anabaptist commitment to justice and reconciliation Feb. 28-March 2 at Goshen College.
tvbrics (2024-12-19). Egypt unveils new financial reform strategy to boost investments and trade. tvbrics.com 
Key initiatives include a two-phase financial reform plan and reducing customs clearance times to two days by 2025…
tvbrics (2024-12-19). Indian Film Festival 2024 to be held in Russia. tvbrics.com 
Visitors in Moscow and St. Petersburg will be able to see seven Indian films of different genres…
tvbrics (2024-12-19). Iran and China strengthen ties with new development cooperation agreement. tvbrics.com 
The nations approved the execution of two development projects in Iran…
tvbrics (2024-12-19). Iran and Egypt to expand diplomatic relations on sidelines of D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation summit. tvbrics.com This meeting is to set the stage for strengthened cooperation between the nations…
tvbrics (2024-12-19). Shenzhou-19 crew performs longest spacewalk in China's history. tvbrics.com 
Taikonauts set up defences against space debris…
tvbrics (2024-12-19). Vladimir Putin: BRICS work is based on reciprocity and respect for interests of group's countries. tvbrics.com The Russian leader answered journalists' questions at the annual press conference…
United World International (2024-12-19). The fall of Romanian democracy. uwidata.com By Florin Platon, Political scientist and the founder of DieM 25 Romania "War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength." George Orwell — 1984 The Romanian constitutional court annulled the country's presidential election on December 6, after CƒÉlin Georgescu's win that "shocked" many due to "declassified intelligence reports" by Romanian President Klaus Iohannis alleging a Russian interference …
United World International (2024-12-19). The work plans of the Expert Council of the Forum 'For Freedom of Nations!' have been determined. uwidata.com 
The first meeting of the Expert Council of the Standing Committee of the Forum of supporters of the struggle against modern practices of neocolonialism 'For Freedom of Nations!' was held upon invitation and under auspices of United Russia, the country's governing political party, on 17 December 2024. More than 30 experts from Eurasia, Africa and …
Veronica Neifakh (2024-12-19). Tel Aviv University Researchers Uncover Mechanism Behind Rare Neurological Disease. themedialine.org 
Owen Schalk (2024-12-19). Israeli historian accuses Canadian media of enabling Gaza war crimes. mronline.org 
Lee Mordechai says Israel's war has been "enabled and facilitated by massive media efforts to shape discourse" in the West.
Dave DeCamp (2024-12-19). NATO Chief calls for Cold War-level military spending. mronline.org 
Mark Rutte said the alliance needs to adopt a 'wartime mindset' and suggested cutting spending on pensions and healthcare.
Margaret Kimberley (2024-12-19). Eric Adams and Daniel Penny make Black People the face of crime. mronline.org 
Daniel Penny's acquittal was not surprising, and neither is Mayor Eric Adams' defense of Penny and law enforcement power being used against Black people.
Editor (2024-12-19). Is public, quality healthcare possible in the United States? mronline.org 
Healthcare workers in the U.S. have long been fighting for a radical transformation of the current for-profit healthcare system in order to provide quality care to all.
Staff (2024-12-19). The Role of Skill vs Luck in Online Gambling Games. moguldom.com Online gambling thrives on the tension between skill and luck. Some games challenge players' strategic thinking, while others rely purely on chance. This blend keeps players engaged and defines the unique excitement of online platforms. For those exploring online casino real money Australia, understanding this dynamic is crucial to shaping their experience. But how do …
Ann Brown (2024-12-19). Google Attacks ChatGPT With Gemini 2.0: 5 Things To Know. moguldom.com Google has taken a major step in the AI race with the release of Gemini 2.0 Flash, a multimodal AI model designed to outpace competitors like OpenAI's ChatGPT. Touted for its speed, efficiency, and versatility, Gemini 2.0 Flash claims it can revolutionize business analysis, coding, and multimodal AI capabilities. Here are five things to know …
Staff (2024-12-19). How Reliable Specialists Handle Hazardous Materials in After-Death Cleanup. moguldom.com Coping with the consequences of a loss can be tough and emotional, especially when it includes handling substances during the up process. Skilled experts in this field offer assistance to guarantee safety and meticulousness by following guidelines. This piece delves into how trustworthy professionals handle scenarios with care and precision while underscoring the significance of …
Adriaan Alsema (2024-12-19). Former top Petro aide jailed amid corruption probe. colombiareports.com A Bogota judge jailed the former councillor on regional issues of Colombia's President Gustavo Petro over her alleged involvement in a corruption scandal at the disaster management unit UNGRD. The…
Adrian Goldberg (2024-12-19). Ukrainian Refugees 'Unfairly' Blocked From Route to Seeking Permanent Life in the UK. bylinetimes.com Thousands of Ukrainian refugees have had their hopes of remaining in the UK dashed after the Government ruled that, in contrast to those fleeing other parts of the world, they will not be able to count the years they've already spent forging new lives in Britain, towards their claims for permanent residency. | Refugees from other parts of the world can count all of their time spent living in the UK towards permanent settlement status, which is normally granted after 10 years. | But in a statement quietly slipped out in a written parliamentary statement by migration minister Seema Malhotra, that route has now b…
Ahmed Adel (2024-12-19). NATO Arms Poland More Than Ukraine in Preparation for Potential War with Russia? globalresearch.ca The massive transfer of NATO military equipment to Poland testifies to the West's possible preparations for a direct war with Russia. Weapons and equipment arriving in Poland in such quantities, as if we are currently on the eve of a …
Ahmed Adel (2024-12-19). Trump's Tariff Threats Will Only Push India Closer to Russia. globalresearch.ca US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose a "high tariff" after accusing New Delhi of imposing them on the import of certain American products. However, by imposing such tariffs, Trump will only force India to expand trade relations with …
AJE (2024-12-19). 'Soul of my soul': Israeli shelling kills Gaza grandfather who moved world. indybay.org Advocates pay tribute to Khaled Nabhan, Palestinian grandfather who became known for his grief, charity and defiance. | video: 1m www.youtube.com/shorts/iaaV90khaSM…
AJE (2024-12-19). Two released from US concentration camp; 15 held without charge or trial. indybay.org Amnesty International says Guantanamo Bay prison camp is a 'glaring, longstanding stain' on human rights record of the United States. "Fifteen men remain who have never been charged with any crimes and have long been cleared by US security agencies to leave Guantanamo, some for more than a decade," Amnesty's Daphne Eviatar said in a statement.
Al Manar TV (2024-12-19). Palestinian Resistance Heroically Bag Israeli Thugs in Gaza amid Rising Ceasefire Hopes. indybay.org On the 439th day of the barbaric Zionist war on the besieged Gaza Strip, the Palestinian Resistance fighters are still showing unprecedented valor, bravery, and steadfastness in the battlefield. Qualitative operations were carried out on Wednesday, which left a number of Israeli soldiers dead.
Al Mayadeen English (2024-12-19). US State Dept. official hits breaking point amid Gaza carnage, quits. indybay.org "ùêñùêû ùêùùê®ùêß'ùê≠ ùê°ùêöùêØùêû ùêö ùê©ùê®ùê•ùê¢ùêúùê≤ ùê®ùêß ùêèùê&ou…
Ali Salam (2024-12-19). Israeli Army Shoots a Palestinian, Assaults Others, in Ramallah and Salfit. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, Israeli forces shot a Palestinian young man, detained many others, and invaded several homes in the central West Bank governorates of Ramallah and Salfit. Media sources said that a large army force invaded the village of Marda, north of Salfit, on Wednesday night, while soldiers detained and assaulted many citizens after storming their …
Alina Ramos Martin (2024-12-19). El Salvador approves resolution in solidarity with Cuba. plenglish.com San Salvador, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The second National Assembly of the Bloc of Resistance and National Rebellion (BRP) in El Salvador approved a resolution in solidarity with the people of Cuba, a statement said.
Alina Ramos Martin (2024-12-19). Last day of blackouts in Ecuador, as promised by the government. plenglish.com Quito, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador will experience the last day of blackouts after nearly three months of power outages, according to the promise made by the government.
Alina Ramos Martin (2024-12-19). Putin denounces the dangerous way of killing General Kirilov. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 19 (Pressa Latina) The assassination of the head of the Russian Army's radiological, chemical and biological protection troops, Igor Kirilov, was carried out in a socially dangerous way, President Vladimir Putin said.
Alina Ramos Martin (2024-12-19). Sri Lanka thanks China for economic and debt support. plenglish.com The president acknowledged China's contribution to his country in a meeting with Qin Boyong, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), according to a statement from the office of the presidential media division. | During the meeting, the head of State said his appreciation extends to Beijing's support for the debt restructuring program and its loans during economic challenges. | He also highlighted China's assistance during disaster situations and the provision of school uniforms for the South Asian island's children. | Dissanayake also called for…
Amy Goodman (2024-12-19). Survivors of Infamous California "Rape Club" Prison Win Record $116M Settlement. truthout.org "When you're in prison, the retaliation starts. … I don't think my judge sentenced me to go through this." The U.S. government has agreed to pay a record-breaking amount of nearly $116 million to settle lawsuits brought by 103 people who survived sexual abuse and assault at a federal women's prison in California. The facility, FCI Dublin, was shuttered earlier this year. Its former warden is now… |
Andrew Korybko (2024-12-19). The Azerbaijani President Reaffirmed His Country's Alliance with Russia. globalresearch.ca Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev reaffirmed his country's alliance with Russia in the extended interview that he gave to Rossiya Segodnya chief Dmitry Kiselyov earlier this week that can be read in full
Angela (2024-12-19). Tuesday 1/21: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //bit.ly/PaliZoom…
APR editor (2024-12-19). Vanuatu quake: Rescue teams continue Port Vila hunt for survivors. asiapacificreport.nz By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific news editor There are conflicting reports of the official death toll from this week's massive earthquake in Vanuatu as rescue teams continue to scour the rubble for survivors. On Tuesday, the Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office reported 14 deaths. It said four people had been confirmed dead by the hospital,…
APR editor (2024-12-19). West and media are 'erasing' Palestinian history, say critics. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Palestinian history is "deliberately ignored" and is being effectively "erased" as part of Western news media narratives, while establishment forces work to shut down anyone speaking out against Israel's slaughter in Gaza, academics have told a university conference of legal and Middle East experts. A two-day online summit Erasure and Defiance: the…
Arvind Dilawar (2024-12-19). Anti-Genocide Activists Target Israeli Drone Manufacturer in Brooklyn. truthout.org On December 11, activists opposing the ongoing Israeli genocide in the Gaza Strip picketed the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York City for the fifth time since September. The activists, collectively known as Demilitarize Brooklyn Navy Yard (DBNY), seek to pressure the manufacturing complex's board of directors to evict two tenants connected to the Israeli military: Crye Precision… |
Basit Mahmood (2024-12-19). Low-paid NHS workers hit with £70 million in car parking fees, latest figures show. leftfootforward.org Figures released today show health workers in England forked out a whopping £70,510,110 just to park at work in the financial year 2023/24.
Basit Mahmood (2024-12-19). Reform defector Tim Montgomerie reveals how much Elon Musk is likely to give to the party. leftfootforward.org Former Tory Tim Montgomerie, who switched from the Conservatives to Reform last month, reveals what he thinks the figure will be.
Bharat Dogra (2024-12-19). Wounded Arab Pride Must Find Outlets of Firm, Sustained, Peaceful, Principled Resistance and Reform. globalresearch.ca In Palestine, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Lebanon and elsewhere, the Arab people, including women and children, have suffered massive violence and cruelties in recent times. There is a famous Hindi poem by Dushyant Kumar which says—when the sorrow has become …
Brenda Norrell (2024-12-19). Honoring Courage: Solidarity with Palestine in Indian Country during a Year of Genocide. indybay.org Censored News honors the courage of Native People who stood in solidarity with Palestine and spoke out against genocide. During a year of genocide, most of the media in the United States published distractions and false narratives, aiding and abetting in war crimes and genocide.
Brian Berletic (2024-12-19). Syria Today, Iran Tomorrow, and Inevitably China. thealtworld.com The collapse of the Syrian government in mid-December 2024 represents a pivotal moment for U.S. geopolitical strategies in the Middle East and beyond. | This event aligns with longstanding objectives, including the subsequently planned disarming, division, and destruction of Iran and the toppling of the Iranian government, the possible eviction of Russian military bases in Syria, and the use of US-sponsored terrorist organizations utilized in overrunning Syria to export terrorism to other targeted nations both in the region and far abroad including both Russia and China. | Syria's Collapse Was Long Sought After…
Caitlin Johnstone (2024-12-19). Where Does The Aggression Really Begin? caitlinjohnstone.com.au The empire's favorite trick is to begin the historical record at the moment its enemies retaliate against its abuses.
Caitlin Johnstone (2024-12-19). Where Does The Aggression Really Begin? thealtworld.com 
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Caitlin Johnstone (2024-12-19). Meditations On A Six Year-Old Amputee Crawling Through Gaza Helped By A Roller Skate. indybay.org Actual full title: ùôàùôöùôôùôûùô©ùôñùô©ùôûùô§ùô£ùô® ùôäùô£ ùòº ùôéùôûùô≠ ùôîùôöùôñ?…
cameron orr (2024-12-19). Telling our stories: breaking out of capitalism's cultural chains. cpusa.org 
The following is based on a report given to the CPUSA National Committee in November, and includes contributions from members of the Writers Subcommittee of the CPUSA Labor Commission. | As political and cultural battles deepen in the United States, we must intensify the struggle to reclaim the cultural arena from capitalist dominance. Just as the Party contests in elections to challenge the ruling class, it recognizes the need to contest dominant cultural narratives — via stories, art, music, and media — that shape public consciousness. For the Party, the goal is clear: to build a working-class me…
Cara MariAnna (2024-12-19). Art theft – Stealing the future of Palestine. indybay.org They are indeed afraid of children's art. Because they are afraid of children. They're afraid of what these children represent: The future of Palestine. This is why they shoot boys who throw rocks in the West Bank. And why they are killing so many children in Gaza.
Chris Walker (2024-12-19). Montana Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Youth in Historic Climate Case. truthout.org On Wednesday, the Montana State Supreme Court ruled to keep intact a lower court's decision from last year, which found that a law banning state lawmakers from considering greenhouse gas emissions when permitting fossil fuel projects was unconstitutional. The lower court ruling was made in late 2023, after 16 young petitioners sued the state on the grounds that a state law allowing such… |
Chris Walker (2024-12-19). President Elon? GOP Follows Billionaire Musk's Call to Block Debt Ceiling Bill. truthout.org At the behest of billionaire Elon Musk and president-elect Donald Trump, Republicans scrapped a bipartisan agreement to keep the government funded for the next three months on Wednesday, just two days ahead of a deadline for avoiding a shutdown. Knowing he had to secure some votes from Democrats in the near-evenly split House of Representatives, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana)… |
Chris Walker (2024-12-19). Republicans Consider Making Elon Musk Speaker of the House. truthout.org Several Republican lawmakers in Congress are calling on billionaire Elon Musk, president-elect Donald Trump's pick to co-lead a purported commission on government efficiency, to replace current Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. Support for Johnson has shifted considerably this week as he tried to pass a continuing resolution bill to fund the government into spring. That measure failed when… |
Codepink (2024-12-19). Tuesday 12/17: Syria—Now What? Codepink Congress Capitol Calling Party. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cpc1217…
Colin Todhunter (2024-12-19). Revolutionising the Self. Colin Todhunter. asia-pacificresearch.com
Compassionate Bay (2024-12-19). Factory Farming Ban Measure DD Passes in Berkeley! indybay.org Compassionate Bay is proud to be the sponsor and key organizing partner of Berkeley ballot initiative Measure DD!
Dan Bacher (2024-12-19). After MWD vote, Delta Counties Coalition vows to continue fight against Delta Tunnel. indybay.org "The Delta Tunnel would uproot our local communities, the aquatic and terrestrial environment, and further endanger fish and wildlife."
Dan Bacher (2024-12-19). Delta Tribal Environmental Coalition Issues Pre-Hearing Conf. Statement for Delta Tunnel Project. indybay.org The administrative hearing officer allows individuals to deliver oral policy statements regarding the project during the public hearing on February 18.
David Rosenberg (2024-12-19). The bitter lesson Israel can learn from Russia about fighting long wars. haaretz.com Prolonged fighting is straining the Russian economy. Israel faces the same problem if Netanyahu insists on keeping it on a war footing…
Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-12-19). The Strawman of Antisemitism: Banning Protests Against Israel Down Under. globalresearch.ca Of late, a spate of incidents has taken place in Australia giving sheer delight to the simian-resembling Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton. On a visit to South Australia, he showed himself to be
Dr. Mark Trozzi (2024-12-19). Canadian Politicians and Bureaucrats Responsible for the COVID-19 Crimes. globalresearch.ca I greatly appreciated this message from Rick Charleston of British Columbia, and we are sharing it here with his permission. | I would like to add an important note to Mr. Charleston's list of recipients: Canadian judges who neglected their duty, …
Drago Bosnic (2024-12-19). Georgia's Roadmap for Reconciliation with Russia and a Sovereign Future. globalresearch.ca Ever since it gained independence in 1991, Georgia has been struggling to find a clear path. This is a rather unusual development for one of the oldest countries on the planet and one of the first Christian nations. | For approximately …
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Chinese Foreign Ministry welcomes international travelers to write their own 'Journey to the East'. ecns.cn China welcomes international travelers to visit the country and experience the smash-hit cultural products and the unique charm of Chinese culture, and write their own Journey to the East, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a press conference on Wednesday.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). U.S. needs to look within for root cause of drug abuse: spokesperson. ecns.cn The U.S. should look within for the root cause of the issue of drug abuse, and take more practical measures to strengthen drug control and cut demand at home, rather than scapegoating others, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). China makes breakthrough in developing 220-metric-ton high-thrust hydrogen-oxygen engine. ecns.cn China has successfully completed a test of a 220-metric-tonne high-thrust hydrogen-oxygen engine for the first time in Xi'an, north China's Shaanxi Province, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Group on Wednesday.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). (W.E.Talk) Media professional Harald Bràºning: Why do I choose Macao as my"first home"Ôºü. ecns.cn On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to motherland, Harald Bràºning, a media professional who comes from Germany and has been living in Macao for nearly 40 years, was recently interviewed by China News Service's West-East Talk. From the perspective of Macao's permanent foreign residents who experienced the return of Macao, he shares the story of Macao's rapid development over the past 25 years, and talks about the convenience of foreign residents' life in Macao and Zhuhai, as well as the potential of Macao as a hub where East meets West.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Beijing Daxing International Airport optimizes procedures for visa-free transit. ecns.cn Beijing Daxing International Airport has optimized customs clearance procedures to ensure the implementation of China's visa-free transit policy.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). ASEAN set to benefit from China's growth. ecns.cn With China aiming to maintain steady economic growth in 2025, its efforts to invigorate the economy will not only help its own stable growth but also have a positive impact on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Renowned Chinese film actress Xie Fang passes away at 89. ecns.cn Renowned Chinese film actress Xie Fang, who portrayed Lin Daojing in the film The Song of Youth, passed away at 2: 14 am on Thursday in Beijing at the age of 89, the Beijing Daily reported.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Chinese commerce ministry slams EU's inclusion of Chinese companies and individuals in 'fully-fledged listings'. ecns.cn China deplores and firmly opposes the EU's move, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Thursday in response to a question regarding the EU's decision to include Chinese companies and individuals in this sanctions list for the first time.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Trade between Chinese mainland and Macao SAR increases 4.3 times in 24 years. ecns.cn Economic and trade relations between the Chinese mainland and Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) are growing stronger, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Thursday just before the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Insights | EU official: Europe and China to show leadership in climate governance. ecns.cn
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Xi inspects Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin on Thursday morning.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Xi meets representatives from all walks of life in Macao. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with representatives from all walks of life in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Thursday afternoon.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). University tech helps in all-round progress. ecns.cn Li Xiaoyan, president of Henan province-based Huanghuai University (HHU), is proud that his institution has helped save people's lives in 2022 and 2023 with its high-tech achievements in landslide deformation and technical research.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Chinese, Japanese experts hold new round of dialogue on Fukushima nuclear water discharge. ecns.cn Experts from China and Japan carried out the third technical dialogue on the ocean discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water on Wednesday in Beijing, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Times Square ready to celebrate new year. ecns.cn The city is gearing up for one of the biggest nights of the year. Visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with the numbers until Dec. 23. After that, they will be taken to their final destination ahead of the ball drop.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Panda cub turns half year old in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Meng Meng, the eldest of the world's only giant panda triplets, gave birth to the cub on June 18. The cub has grown from 178 grams to 10,880 grams as of Wednesday.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). City view of Macao. ecns.cn This year marks the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. After 25 years of development, Macao has become a world renowned tourism destination, where Eastern and Western cultures have co-existed for over 400 years.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Insights | Mutual cooperation and trust positive for tackling global climate change: EU official. ecns.cn
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). What is PFOS?>. ecns.cn PFOS, or perfluorooctane sulfonate and its salts and perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride, serves as a persistent organic pollutant, resembling a troublesome "little monster" that plagues us. What is PFOS? What are its properties? Watch episode 1 of the four-episode popular science animation videos to start the journey of overcoming difficulties and upgrading!
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Fluorine pollution in electroplating | How 'toxic' is the new pollutant PFOS?>. ecns.cn At present, PFOS has been listed as a persistent organic pollutant by the Stockholm Convention. With the increasingly strict control of PFOS in the world, China has also demonstrated a positive response and introduced a series of policies and measures to jointly promote the elimination of PFOS.
ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Insights | 25 years on, Macao set to prosper amid integration into national development: entrepreneur. ecns.cn Elwin Ho, founder and CEO of Pachira, said in an exclusive interview with China News Network that over the past 25 years, Macao has been accelerating moderately diversified economic development, with notable achievements in tourism, education and scientific innovation.
Ed Sykes (2024-12-19). Amnesty just directly called out Keir Starmer's genocide apologism for Israel. thecanary.co 
Amnesty International has openly called out Labour Party prime minister Keir Starmer's genocide apologism. And this comes just as fellow campaign group Human Rights Watch has also called Israeli forces out for their genocide in Gaza. This adds to Starmer's increasing isolation over his shameless defence of Israel's crimes. Amnesty directly calling out Starmer Amnesty […] | By
editor (2024-12-19). A call for an international democratic movement against authoritarianism and neo-fascism. onlineopinion.com.au The rise of reactionary extremism in many countries, including the United States of America, the Russian Federation, and parts of Western Europe, raises the spectre of the internationalisation of 21st Century neo-fascism and authoritarianism.
editor (2024-12-19). Australia joins Jew-haters at United Nations. onlineopinion.com.au On 3 December 2024 Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong overruled the advice of Australia's UN mission to abstain on a General Assembly resolution.
Eduardo Garcia (2024-12-19). NicaNotes: Holiday Reflection. afgj.org 
By Kathleen Murdock (Kathleen Murdock is a founding member of the Jubilee House Community from 45 years ago, and has worked with its project in Nicaragua, the Center for Development in Central America, for the past 30 years.) I am a Christian. Many of you who read this are of different faiths or of no…
Gal Gabai (2024-12-19). Israel's poverty rate remains second-worst in OECD, unchanged after 14 months of war. haaretz.com National Insurance Institute's annual report found that around 2 million Israelis are defined as poor – including 872,000 children…
Gareth Roberts (2024-12-19). 'The Pelicot Rape Trial Shows How Pornography is Contributing Towards an Epidemic of Sexual Violence Against Women'. bylinetimes.com Like many others I have admired the dignity and fortitude with which the victim in this case, Gisele Pelicot, has conducted herself throughout an ordeal that has been horrific on every possible human level. | And, although the scale of the allegations and in particular the sheer number of those accused is staggering, sadly, many aspects of the case are depressingly familiar to anyone who is involved with this type of offence in the UK, and probably most other places in the world. | There has been over the last few years a significant increase in the number of sexual offences that are reported in the UK and e…
Global Research News (2024-12-19). Selected Articles: Autism, Made in the USA. globalresearch.ca 
By Since the early 1990s, there have been staggering increases in several chronic conditions: ADHD rates have risen by 890 percent, autism diagnoses by 2,094 …
Gregory Shupak (2024-12-19). Syria Is Free, Say Media—But That Shouldn't Mean Free of US Occupation. fair.org 
Hannah Sharland (2024-12-19). A bold new project is reclaiming disabled people's history that's previously been erased. thecanary.co A new disabled-led project, the Disability Action Research Kollective, is working on "reclaiming disabled history" to help centre ableism across the breadth of today's "liberatory political movements". Through a series of novel zines, it uplifts the hidden disabled identities "struck from the record" of prominent civil rights activists. It offers a powerful new testimony to […] | By
Human Rights Watch (2024-12-19). Israel's Crime of Extermination, Acts of Genocide in Gaza. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Palestinians returning to Khan Younis after the withdrawal of Israeli forces, pull water containers to meet their vital needs under catastrophic conditions on May 6, 2024. | © 2024 Ali Jadallah/Anadolu via Getty Images | Israeli authorities have deliberately inflicted conditions of life calculated to bring about the destruction of part of the population in Gaza by intentionally depriving Palestinian civilians there of adequate access to water, most likely resulting in thousands of deaths.In doing so, Israeli authorities are responsible for the crime against humanity of exterminatio…
ICRC (2024-12-19). China: Humanitarian and development actors must collaborate to restore people's dignity in protracted crises. icrc.org
ICRC (2024-12-19). New Report Focuses on Digital Threats Faced by Civilians During Armed Conflicts. icrc.org
Ido David Cohen (2024-12-19). European Broadcasting Union warns Israel against closing its public broadcasting corp. haaretz.com Warning that Israel will be ejected from the union was issued ahead of Knesset deliberations to shut down Kan, with the director of the EBU calling Israel's planned move 'a departure from standards upheld by democratic nations worldwide'…
IMEMC News (2024-12-19). Day 439 in Gaza: Intensive Care Unit Set on Fire by Israeli Bomb. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, day 439 of Israel's ongoing assault on the entire civilian population of 2.2 million Palestinians in the Gaza prison camp, Israeli forces continued their relentless bombardment of civilian areas in Gaza. One of the many bombs dropped by the Israeli airforce on the people of Gaza in the past 24 …
Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-12-19). Anarchy in the Levant. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar HTS look on as students rally near the campus of Damascus University, in the Syrian capital, on Sunday — Omar Haj Kadour/AFP Tehran and Moscow harbor no illusions — and are preparing accordingly. The war on BRICS is just getting started. Syria as we knew it is being eviscerated in real time —…
Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-12-19). Palestine, Syria, and the Sickness Called Defeatism. libya360.wordpress.com Hanna EidThe events in Syria have occupied the news cycle for the last few weeks, and while these events are no doubt important, it seems that Palestine has been obscured from view. "The de-emphasis on the war of movement stems from two sources. One is the overall illegalization and subsequent delegitimization of antisystemic armed violence,…
Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-12-19). Syria Today, Iran Tomorrow, and Inevitably China. libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic The collapse of the Syrian government in mid-December 2024 represents a pivotal moment for U.S. geopolitical strategies in the Middle East and beyond. This event aligns with longstanding objectives, including the subsequently planned disarming, division, and destruction of Iran and the toppling of the Iranian government, the possible eviction of Russian military bases…
Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-12-19). Syria's Fall and Anti-Imperialist Lessons. libya360.wordpress.com Essam Elkorghli A defaced portrait of Bashar al-Assad on the outskirts of Damascus, Syria. [Photo: Aris Messinis/AFP/Getty Images] Similar to a predator realizing it is losing a fight and is reaching its end, the U.S. is lashing out and attempting to deepen its claws into subjugated nations like Syria, which just experienced a coup. The…
Jake Bittle (2024-12-19). Biden just set a big new climate goal. Can the US achieve it? grist.org With just a month left in office, the Biden administration is setting a bold new target for U.S. climate action. On Thursday, the White House announced a national goal that would see the country's greenhouse gas emissions drop 61 to 66 percent below 2005 levels by 2035. That would keep the United States on a "straight line" trajectory toward Joe Biden's ultimate goal of hitting net zero emissions by 2050, officials said. If that happens, it would mean the country is only emitting as much carbon as it's simultaneously sequestering through techniques like restoring forests and wetlands — in other words, th…
Jake Johnson (2024-12-19). Teamsters Launch Historic Nationwide Strike Against Amazon. truthout.org The Teamsters launched what the union described as "the largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history" on Thursday morning to protest the e-commerce behemoth's unlawful refusal to bargain with organized drivers and warehouse workers across the country. Workers in New York City, Atlanta, San Francisco, and other locations are expected to participate in Thursday's strike… |
James Wright (2024-12-19). BBC political editor drools over Nigel Farage, calling him a 'master of political storytelling'. thecanary.co BBC political editor Chris Mason eyes pretty much glazed over while he spoke about Nigel Farage on the broadcaster. It looks like the concerning way the BBC has boosted the far right demagogue over many years is only intensifying: Chris Mason, "Nigel Farage is a man who is a master of political storytelling" "Never before […] | By
Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-12-19). Brazilian economy to grow 3.5 percent in 2024. plenglish.com Brasilia, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) According to data from the fourth quarter inflation report, published today, the Central Bank changed the growth projection for Brazil's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024 from 3.2 to 3.5 percent, GDP is the sum of all final goods and services produced by a country, state or city, usually in a year.
Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-12-19). Diaz-Canel present in second day of parliamentary debates in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel participates today in the second day of debates of the fourth ordinary period of sessions of the National People's Power Assembly (Parliament).
Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-12-19). Dumb phones, a growing trend in Spain. plenglish.com Known as "dumb phones", without internet connection and only used to make and receive calls or send SMS, they entered the Spanish market and surprisingly found receptivity. | According to a research in which the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) participated, one in 10 Spaniards abandoned the smartphone to start using "dumbphones". | Silvia Martínez, professor at the UOC's Faculty of Information and Communication Sciences and director of the University Master's Degree in Social Media, pointed out that this cell phone is "a basic type of device, with a name related to the concept of dumb phone, to make a clear…
Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-12-19). Fight against smuggling in Bolivia claimed eight military lives. plenglish.com La Paz, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The fight against smuggling in Bolivia caused until today the death of eight military and left 15 wounded, the head of the Strategic Operational Command (CEO-LCC), Colonel Felix Sandro Gutierrez said.
Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-12-19). Grenada for sustainable production of seaweed with sargassum. plenglish.com Saint George's, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Grenada's Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell called for proposals on the sustainable production of seaweed with sargassum, an initiative that today could be added to the list of items that will contribute to the national economy.
Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-12-19). Italy strengthens ties with Mexico by restitution of artefacts. plenglish.com Rome, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The recent restitution by Italy to Mexico of more than 100 archaeological pieces stolen from that country, shows how much space is left to deepen the cooperation between both nations, a statement says today.
Jeremy Kuzmarov (2024-12-19). U.S. Corporate Land Grab in Ukraine Underlies War With Russia. covertactionmagazine.com Heralded as a hero in Western media, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has allowed foreign private interests to steal his country's best land In early November, Barbara Bonte, a Belgian member of the European Union (EU) parliament, raised concern about the sell-off of Ukrainian land on a massive scale to U.S. private equity firms along with …
Jesse Smith (2024-12-19). Technocracy Rising: Why It's Crucial to Understand the End Game. globalresearch.ca Major shake-ups are occurring across the global stage. History is replete with examples of breaks with the past from major political, economic, technological, and social upheaval. Throughout the ages, many self-serving individuals and groups have positioned themselves as rulers, financiers, …
Joseph Daher (2024-12-19). Understanding the rebellion in Syria: An interview with Joseph Daher. indybay.org In this interview, conducted amidst a rapidly changing situation in Syria, Tempest asks Swiss Syrian socialist Joseph Daher about the process that led to the fall of Assad's rule, the prospects for progressive forces, and the challenges they face in fighting for a truly liberated country that serves the interests of all its peoples and popular classes.
Joseph Trevithick (2024-12-19). Putin Claims No Final Decision Yet On Russia's Bases In Syria Despite Withdrawals. twz.com 
The Russian president also downplayed how big of a deal losing its Syrian bases is after the fall of dictator Bashar Al Assad.
Julian McBride (2024-12-19). Is Russia's Mutual Defense Pact with North Korea Truly Mutual? fpif.org Against the backdrop of nearly 11 years of total war in Ukraine, Russia and North Korea are increasing military cooperation into a full military defense pact. Both Pyongyang and Moscow have North Korea is turning into Russi…
Leslie Angeline (2024-12-19). My Hunger Strike for Gaza: A 31 Day Experience. Engineered Starvation of the People of Palestine. globalresearch.ca
Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-12-19). Regime de Kiev mata general russo que expà¥s os crimes da Big Pharma ocidental na Ucrânia. globalresearch.ca O regime de Kiev continua a utilizar táticas terroristas contra a Rússia, realizando assassinatos seletivos contra figuras públicas fora da zona de conflito. Num outro movimento provocativo, os agentes de inteligência ucranianos em Moscou mataram Igor Kirillov, chefe das Foràßas …
Lynda Carson (2024-12-19). Tax the rich, feed the poor, until there are no rich no more. indybay.org The Hollywood Stars & The Rich Need To Pay Their Fair Share Of Taxes:…
María Candela (2024-12-19). Cuba, por mayor protección de los niños y jóvenes. radiohc.cu Desde el triunfo de la revolución, en enero de 1959, Cuba ha trabajado incansablemente por proteger a sus niños y jóvenes y garantizar su desarrollo pleno, aún en las difíciles condiciones que durante más de seis décadas ha impuesto el bloqueo norteamericano.
María Candela (2024-12-19). Paz con fuerza. radiohc.cu Al asumir la presidencia en enero de 2017, Donald Trump citó el concepto de "Paz a través de la fuerza", como elemento central de su política exterior general de "Estados Unidos primero".
María Candela (2024-12-19). Resumen Cultural 2024. radiohc.cu La cultura cubana constituye una trinchera moral que enaltece la obra emancipadora de la Patria en este 2024.
María Candela (2024-12-19). Havanatur cumple 46 años de fundada. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) El Grupo Internacional de Turoperadores y Agencias de Viajes Havanatur cumple este jueves 46 años de fundado, cuando refuerza sus operaciones y apunta a incrementarlas en el futuro inmediato.
María Candela (2024-12-19). Lula vuelve a hospital en Brasil para nuevos exámenes médicos. radiohc.cu Brasilia, 19 dic (RHC) El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, se someterá este jueves a nuevos exámenes médicos en el hospital Sirio-Libanés, en Sao Paulo, donde fue hospitalizado la semana pasada para una cirugía de emergencia en la cabeza.
María Candela (2024-12-19). Mujeres opinan y aportan a reforma constitucional en Haití. radiohc.cu Puerto Príncipe, 19 dic (RHC) El ministerio de la Condición de la Mujer y los Derechos de la Mujer de Haití promueve este jueves un debate para que este segmento social opine y aporte ideas para reformar la Constitución de la nación caribeña.
María Candela (2024-12-19). Díaz-Canel en segunda jornada de debates parlamentarios en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, participa este jueves en la segunda jornada de debates del cuarto periodo ordinario de sesiones de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento).
María Candela (2024-12-19). Aprueban en El Salvador resolución de solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu San Salvador, 19 dic (RHC) La segunda Asamblea Nacional del Bloque de Resistencia y Rebeldía Nacional (BRP) en El Salvador aprobó una Resolución de solidaridad con el pueblo de Cuba, indicó este jueves un comunicado.
Matt Simon (2024-12-19). A study of 11,000 twins shows how to make America walkable again. grist.org
Monica Contreras (2024-12-19). Tuesday 12/24: Skyline Community Church presents "Light in the Darkness" indybay.org 12540 Skyline Blvd Oakland CA 94619…
Nathan Spears (2024-12-19). 11 Best Sites to Buy Instagram Followers (Real & Active). thecanary.co With so many users trying to build a career on Instagram, growing your account is challenging. Especially if you've just started on this journey, it's easy to feel frustrated and lost—because, despite your efforts, nobody engages with your account. A major way to overcome this slump is to buy Instagram followers. This boosts your profile […] | By
Nava J. Thakuria (2024-12-19). Pragjyotishpur LitFest '24 Concludes with a High Note. pressenza.com 
Guwahati: The curtain came down for the Pragjyotishpur Literature Festival 2024 at Madhavdev International Auditorium of the Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra premises in the prehistoric city of northeast India. | The venue… | The closing ceremony also witnessed the presentation of Pragjyotishpur LitFest literature awards to veteran Nepali writer Bidyapati Dahal and Suprakash Bhuyan (promising writer's category) in the gracious presence of learned academician Dr. Amarjyoti Choudhury with many others. | Dahal, a Sanskrit scholar who has immensely contributed to Nepali and Hindi literature, expressed his gratitud…
newarab (2024-12-19). Lebanese farmers strive to rebuild their olive groves after war. newarab.com As Lebanon tries to recover from the damage caused by recent warfare, local olive farmers in the south have returned to their fields following the US-brokered Grappling with significant losses that threaten not just their livelihoods but also the very fabric of their communities, farmers returning from
newarab (2024-12-19). Reimagining Iraq's Marshes with photographer Tamara Abdul Hadi. newarab.com The fate of Dams recently La…
newarab (2024-12-19). Through music, Lina Sleibi spreads hope and love this Christmas. newarab.com 
newarab (2024-12-19). 20 migrants die in shipwreck off Tunisia, 5 rescued: coastguard. newarab.com 
At least 20 migrants died in a shipwreck off Tunisia's eastern city of Maritime units have "recovered 20 bodies" and the search continues after they were "able to rescue five migrants of sub-Saharan African origin" from a boat that sank off El Louza, north of Sfax, a statement said. | According to the National Guard, the boat set off at around 11: 00 pm (2200 GMT) on Tuesday from the Chebba area north of Lou…
newarab (2024-12-19). Alaa Abdel Fattah's mother passes 80 days of hunger strike in UK. newarab.com Sitting on a small chair in front of the British Foreign Office building in London, Despite having completed his prison sentence, Now past 80 days of the hunger strike, which began in Cairo after Alaa's sentence officially…
newarab (2024-12-19). British artists back theatre targeted by pro-Israel group. newarab.com 
UK group Artists for Palestine UK (APUK) The Brighton based ThirdSpace Theatre Company has come under scrutiny from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), which accused the group of promoting "antisemitic and pro-terror overtones" and called for an "investigation"
newarab (2024-12-19). Houthis claim missile attack as Israel hits key Yemen sites. newarab.com 
newarab (2024-12-19). If a ceasefire happens, what will Gaza's women do first?>. newarab.com 
Between anticipation, anxiety and fear, Over the past few days, "somewhat positive" news circulated about reaching a "real" ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel with Qatari-Egyptian-US medi…
newarab (2024-12-19). Iraqi Kurdistan oil exports stalled amid budget disputes. newarab.com 
Efforts to resume oil exports from
newarab (2024-12-19). Israel kills 16 in Gaza as gaps narrow in potential truce deal. newarab.com 
The attacks on the north of the Strip also caused more damage to the Kamal Adwan hospital, igniting a fire in the intensive care unit. In recent days, t…
newarab (2024-12-19). Morocco extradites suspect of Nazareth bombing to Israel. newarab.com Nassim Khalibat, 21, who is suspected of being involved in the 2021 bombing of the Nazareth Health Ministry, was handed over to Israeli authorities earlier thi…
newarab (2024-12-19). Six Palestinians killed in West Bank Israeli raids. newarab.com
newarab (2024-12-19). Never again? How Germany is defying its vow by supporting Israel. newarab.com 
Germany has been funding, supporting, and abetting Israel's genocide in Gaza since it began. In 2023, it
Nir Hasson (2024-12-19). HRW accuses Israel of extermination in Gaza citing water crisis, infrastructure damage. haaretz.com The Human Rights Watch report, titled 'Israel's Crime of Extermination, Acts of Genocide in Gaza,' highlights severe water shortages in Gaza, alleging Israeli actions may amount to genocide. Israel disputes these claims, emphasizing its humanitarian efforts…
Nir Hasson (2024-12-19). Israeli settlers, Jerusalem municipality exploiting war to evict Palestinians from East Jerusalem, residents say. haaretz.com In Silwan, the Jerusalem municipality is demolishing homes to make way for parks and Jewish neighborhoods, displacing families and leaving communities on the brink of erasure in what residents describe as an effort to Judaize the area…
Nora Barrows-Friedman (2024-12-19). Day 439: Questions and answers. electronicintifada.net Israel kills four journalists in Gaza, carries out massacres of school shelters.
Olivia Barber (2024-12-19). Thames Water ordered to pay £18 million fine for breaking shareholder payout rules. leftfootforward.org Ofwat has told Thames Water to pay £18.2 million after finding it made £131 million in dividend payments that were "unjustified" due to its poor performance. | The regulator has also announced that Thames Water will be allowed to increase its bills by 35% by 2030. | The average annual bill will rise to £588 by 2030, Ofwat said, up from £436 this year, not taking into account inflation. | Thames Water, which has debts of £15.7 billion, had initially requested approval to increase its bills by 59% by the end of the decade, claiming that it would not survive otherwise. | Ofwat has s…
oliviaalperstein (2024-12-19). Climate Justice Groups: Latest U.S. Nationally Determined Contribution Falls Short of What's Needed. ips-dc.org While the NDC is meant to give Americans and subnational governments, tribal nations, and others an indicator of what we need to accomplish, in reality this NDC falls short of what we need: a concrete, substantive action plan that builds global solidarity to address the climate crisis at scale in the U.S. and around the world.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-19). Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba otorga premios de música. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) El joven Fabio González mereció el primer y tercer premio de composición Harold Gramatges que otorga la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac), se informó hoy en esta capital.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-19). àöltimo día de apagones en Ecuador, según promesa del Gobierno. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) Ecuador vivirá hoy el último día de apagones después de casi tres meses de interrupciones eléctricas, según la promesa hecha por el Gobierno.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-19). Al menos siete muertos en nuevos bombardeos israelíes contra Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) Al menos siete palestinos murieron hoy tras nuevos bombardeos israelíes contra la Franja de Gaza, bajo fuego desde hace 14 meses, mientras el Ejército continuó su ola de arrestos en la ocupada Cisjordania.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-19). Denuncian despidos en Ministerio argentino de Justicia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) Los afiliados a la Asociación Trabajadores del Estado (ATE) en Buenos Aires se movilizarán hoy frente al Ministerio de Justicia de Argentina para denunciar el despido de más de dos mil personas.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-19). Presidenta de Honduras destacó solidaridad de médicos cubanos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) La presidenta de Honduras, Xiomara Castro, destacó la solidaridad y altruismo de los médicos especialistas cubanos que implementan la "Operación Milagro" en beneficio de la población más humilde.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-19). Analizarán diputados cubanos implementación de política de la niñez. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) La Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba (Parlamento) analizará hoy los avances en la implementación de la política de atención integral a la niñez, adolescencia y juventudes, aprobada hace un año.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-19). Impulsa Cuba creación de Observatorio Nacional de Drogas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) Con el fin de iniciar el proceso de implementación de un Observatorio Nacional de Drogas en el país, profesionales de diferentes organismos cubanos participan en un taller hasta mañana 20 de diciembre, con especial énfasis en la importancia de esa plataforma para el diseño políticas contra el consumo de drogas.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-19). Constata Comisión Temporal gestión de la Gobernadora de Granma (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) Tal y como establece la ley 138 de Organización y Funcionamiento de los gobiernos locales, en la próxima sesión del Consejo provincial del Poder Popular de Granma rendirá cuenta de su gestión, la Gobernadora Yanetsy Terry Gutiérrez.
Paul Niland (2024-12-19). Those Demanding a Swift 'Peace Deal' for Ukraine Don't Understand How Complex This War Really Is. bylinetimes.com With the re-election of Donald Trump to the Presidency of the United States, there are growing demands to try to find a resolution to the war that has raged across Ukraine since 2022. | Trump himself has repeatedly talked about ending the war in Ukraine, "in 24 hours". However, this is going to be an impossibly tall order, for the simple reason that such calls for a quick solution to this conflict simply don't understand its many complexities. | Those making these calls tend to begin by suggesting that Ukraine must cede some territory to Russia in order to bring the war to an end. This may sound simple. Surel…
Pepe Escobar (2024-12-19). Anarchy in the Levant: Your future dream is a chaos scheme. thealtworld.com Tehran and Moscow harbor no illusions — and are preparing accordingly. The war on BRICS is just getting started. | Syria as we knew it is being eviscerated in real time — in geographic, cultural, economic and military terms — by an appalling confluence of mercenary Rent-a-Jihadi mobs and psychopathological genocidals praying at the altar of Eretz Israel. | All of that is fully supported by rabid NATOstan hyenas — masters of narrative control — and fully intertwined with the eradication of Palestine. | Across the avowedly dejected Global Majority, there's a feeling that the momentaril…
Philip Giraldi (2024-12-19). Is Seeking to Stop a War a Crime? Whistleblowers and Other Government Activists Need to be Heard. Philip Giraldi. globalresearch.ca The early November detention of Asif Rahman, a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer, indicted in a federal
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Protesters gather in Jordan in solidarity with Palestinians. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in the Jordanian capital, Amman, on Friday, condemning Israel's genocide in Gaza and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Two killed in US school shooting; student suspect also dead: Police. presstv.ir A shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, has left at least two people killed and multiple injured.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Iran-Egypt ties poised for revival as first Iranian president visits Cairo in 11 years. presstv.ir Masoud Pezeshkian embarked on a visit to Cairo on Thursday, marking the first visit by an Iranian president to the Arab country since 2013.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). World has 'embarrassingly failed to stop Israel amid incessant US support': FM. presstv.ir Iran deplores the international community's abject failure to stop the Israeli regime's violations amid untrammeled support provided for Tel Aviv by the US, its biggest ally.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Iran, Egypt FMs call for regional cooperation, urgent support for Palestine. presstv.ir The top Iranian and Egyptian diplomats urge promotion of regional cooperation to support the war-torn people of Palestine.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Israeli warplanes raid 'civilian facilities' across Yemen. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conduct fresh aerial assaults on the Yemeni capital of Sana'a and the province of Hudaydah, killing and injuring several people.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Lebanese PM raises alarm over Israel's daily ceasefire violations. presstv.ir Lebanon has censured Israel for daily violations of the 60-day ceasefire agreement.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Iran, Turkey urge end to Israeli war on Gaza to ensure regional security. presstv.ir The Iranian and Turkish foreign ministers urge an end to Israel's aggression against the Palestinians to ensure sustainable security in the region.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Iran blasts Israeli assaults on Yemen's civilian infrastructure. presstv.ir Iran strongly condemns Israel's deadly airstrikes on Yemen's civilian facilities.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Yemen hails successful attacks on 'strategic' Israeli military sites. presstv.ir Yemen says it employed Palestine-2 hypersonic missiles in a recent retaliatory attack on two major Israeli military installations in Tel Aviv.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Pezeshkian proposes development fund for D-8 member states. presstv.ir Iran's president highlights the necessity of establishing financial mechanisms to boost trade among D-8 member states.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Iran president urges Muslim unity to counter Israeli aggressions. presstv.ir Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has highlighted the necessity of unity among Islamic nations, urging collective action to counter the aggressions of the Israeli regime.
presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Report: 500 major Israeli officers leave military over Gaza war. presstv.ir The Israeli military is already facing a critical manpower problem as it runs short of thousands of forces.
Protect the Heart of the Arts (2024-12-19). The angry theatregoer outburst at Macbeth: is Covid-19 actually the culprit? thecanary.co In the stillness of London's Harold Pinter Theatre, as David Tennant crouched on stage to deliver a pivotal soliloquy in Macbeth, chaos erupted. A patron, incensed after being asked to wait before returning to his seat after a loo break, began shouting indignantly from the wings. Demanding immediate access, he disrupted the performance with his […] | By
Rhoda Wilson (2024-12-19). Could a magnetic motor generator be used to power our homes for free? expose-news.com The John Christie Electric Generator, also known as the Lutec 1000, is a magnetic motor generator device developed by Australian mechanical engineer John Christie and his electrician friend Lou Brits. It was …
Rhoda Wilson (2024-12-19). IFINTEC 2025 Conference to promote next-generation banking "solutions" expose-news.com The IFINTEC Finance Technologies Conference and Exhibition is scheduled to take place in May 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. This global conference is considered one of the most important and prestigious events in …
Rhoda Wilson (2024-12-19). Wind power produces almost no energy yet UK energy providers still claim to deliver "green" energy — how? expose-news.com Across Europe and the UK energy prices soared last week and wind power failed to produce any meaningful power. In the words of Norway's energy minister, "It's an absolutely shit situation." Even …
Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson (2024-12-19). The US Strategy of Controlled Anarchy: Syria, Ukraine, and Beyond. indybay.org America has turned on one so-called ally after another, you know, starting with Saddam Hussein, who was put in by the CIA originally, just all the way rest. It looks like the U.S plan to take over all of the Near East and its oil is working, using Israel as its battering ram for that. Israel will get the land. America will get the oil and control of that. And that's sort of the, it looks like the division of labor.
Richard Gale (2024-12-19). The Deceptive Junk Science About Fluoride. globalresearch.ca In the 1964 satirical black comedy film Dr. Strangelove there is the iconic scene when the rogue general Jack D Ripper, played by Sterling Hayden, tells Peter Sellers' character, "Ever hear of the fluoridation of water? Do you realize that …
Robert Hunziker (2024-12-19). Climate Change Trial at The Hague. pressenza.com The stakes are extremely high as the impact of fossil fuels on climate change goes to The Hague for hearings December 2-13, 2024 to determine whether nations are obligated to phase out fossil fuels. Will the esteemed court issue an opinion that truly impacts climate change? | The court's opinion is expected in 2025. | {Special Notification: Antarctica is experiencing a frightening collapse that has polar scientists fearful and speaking out like never before. A link to an interview with James Woodford, a New Scientists' reporter, who attended a recent emergency session with 450 polar scientists is found at the end…
Ryan Cristián (2024-12-19). James Corbett Interview — Syria, Drones & The Ongoing WWIII. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is James Corbett, here to discuss the recent regime change in Syria and the many moving parts of this developing story. We discuss the history of the Syria war and the many players involved, including the West's creation and development of the terrorist groups that currently control the destabilized nation. We also
Sammy "IDF" Slug (2024-12-19). Call on UCSC Jewish Studies to DROP the Helen Diller Foundation. indybay.org Sign and Share this Petition! Join Us in Calling on UC Santa Cruz Jewish Studies to Drop All Funding and Ties to the Helen Diller Foundation!
San Pablo Residents (2024-12-19). Monday 12/16: Final 2024 City Council Meeting & Swearing-In Ceremony: Stop Cop Campus Bay Area. indybay.org City Hall, 1000 Gateway Avenue, San Pablo, CA…
Sasha Abramsky (2024-12-19). Musk Slammed Trump's Treasury Pick. But Is Scott Bessent Really That Moderate? truthout.org Donald Trump is a master of populist demagoguery. He knows exactly when to turn up the volume on his most controversial ideas, and he knows when to dial down again and present an image of "business-as-usual." In throwing red meat to his base — through committing to mass deportations, promising to eliminate huge swathes of the federal government, and handing the Justice Department over to… |
Sharon Zhang (2024-12-19). 2 Key Humanitarian Groups Join Chorus Saying Israel Committing Acts of Genocide. truthout.org On Thursday, two major humanitarian groups joined the chorus of experts and other human rights organizations saying that Israel's slaughter of Palestinians and leveling of Gaza for the past 14 months is consistent with genocide under international humanitarian law. In a 179-page report, Human Rights Watch concluded that Israel's deprivation of water for Palestinians in Gaza is one of the five… |
Sharon Zhang (2024-12-19). Report: Israel Kills Anyone Who Crosses Line Splitting North and South Gaza. truthout.org Israeli forces have deemed everyone a "terrorist" in Gaza, adult or child, and are killing any Palestinians who cross an arbitrary line drawn by the military, leaving their bodies to be eaten by dogs, a horrific new investigation reveals. A report by Haaretz published Wednesday finds that Israeli military officials have designated the area around a line separating southern Gaza from north… |
Sharon Zhang (2024-12-19). Report: Israel "Systematically" Uses Palestinian Children as Human Shields. truthout.org Israeli forces carried out an "unprecedented assault" on Palestinian children in Gaza and the occupied West Bank in 2024, a children's rights group has said, including repeatedly using children as human shields amid Israel's genocide. Israeli forces have killed over 17,500 children in Gaza since October 2023, according to Gaza health officials, with the true death toll likely far higher as… |
Staff (2024-12-19). Continúan sesiones del Parlamento con apretada agenda. cubadebate.cu Este jueves, la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular desarrolla la segunda jornada plenaria de su cuarto período ordinario de sesiones, en la décima legislatura, con la presencia del presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.
Staff (2024-12-19). Cuba apuesta por una política de atención integral a la niñez, la adolescencia y la juventud. cubadebate.cu En el cuarto período ordinario de sesiones de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en su décima legislatura, el vice primer ministro Eduardo Martínez Díaz comentó la implementación del Plan de Acción de la Política de Atención Integral a la Niñez, Adolescencia y Juventudes.
Staff (2024-12-19). Podría ser malaria la enfermedad misteriosa que causó la muerte de 37 personas en República Democrática del Congo. cubadebate.cu La agencia sanitaria de la Unión Africana declaró este jueves que la enfermedad misteriosa que causó al menos 37 muertes en la República Democrática del Congo (RDC) probablemente sea malaria, agravada por la vulnerabilidad de la población afectada. El 40% de los casos corresponden a niños menores de cinco años, con síntomas son similares a los de una gripe.
Staff (2024-12-19). Equipo médico de Lula: Ha mostrado una recuperación notable y se le ha autorizado retomar sus labores cotidianas. cubadebate.cu El mandatario brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, se prepara para retomar sus funciones en la capital tras recibir el alta médica. Según su médico de cabecera, Roberto Kalil, el presidente ha mostrado una recuperación notable, permitiéndole viajar de vuelta a Brasilia desde su residencia en Sao Paulo, donde ha pasado el periodo de convalecencia.
Staff (2024-12-19). Fuerzas militares de Yemen lanzan ataque con misiles balísticos contra la capital de Israel. cubadebate.cu Fuerzas militares de Yemen lanzaron, este jueves, desde su territorio varios misiles balísticos de corto alcance hacia la capital de Israel. De acuerdo con la agencia de noticias catarí Al Jazeera, se sintieron fuertes explosiones en el centro de Palestina ocupada, abarcando tanto Tel Aviv como la ciudad de Al-Quds (Jerusalén).
Staff (2024-12-19). Iniciativa de Biden pretende reducir emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero en más del 60 por ciento para 2035. cubadebate.cu El presidente estadounidense, Joe Biden, ha reafirmado su compromiso con la mitigación del cambio climático al anunciar una meta ambiciosa de reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero en más del 60% para 2035. Según medios de prensa, la iniciativa se presenta como un esfuerzo por consolidar su legado en la lucha contra el calentamiento global.
Staff (2024-12-19). Ministro de Energía y Minas ofrece detalles del programa de recuperación del SEN. cubadebate.cu Este programa ‚àídijo De la O Levy‚àí concibe acciones concretas a corto plazo y tiene como objetivos fundamentales, además de recuperar la generación distribuida, recuperar la generación de las termoeléctricas que consumen combustible. "Además, debemos trabajar en las fuentes renovables de energía, fundamentalmente en la generación de energía fotovoltaica, para reducir los costos de generación".
Staff (2024-12-19). Qué trae la prensa cubana, jueves 19 de diciembre de 2024. cubadebate.cu
Staff (2024-12-19). Unión Eléctrica estima afectación de 1 711 megawatts durante el horario pico nocturno de este jueves. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica informó este jueves a través de su comunicado diario que se estima para la hora pico nocturna una disponibilidad de 1 559 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 200 MW, para un déficit —la diferencia entre la disponibilidad y la demanda— de 1 641 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se prevé una afectación de 1 711 MW en ese horario.
Staff (2024-12-19). Vladímir Putin: Rusia necesita no un alto el fuego con Ucrania sino una paz duradera. cubadebate.cu "Necesitamos no una tregua, necesitamos una paz duradera, sólida respaldada por garantías para la Federación de Rusia y sus ciudadanos. Cómo proporcionar estas garantías es una cuestión difícil". aseguró este jueves el presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, durante una rueda de prensa anual combinada con la línea directa con la ciudadanía.
Staff (2024-12-19). "Rape Club" Prison in California: U.S. Gov't to Pay Record $116M to 103 Women Who Sued over Abuse. democracynow.org 
"When you're in prison, the retaliation starts. … I don't think my judge sentenced me to go through this." The U.S. government has agreed to pay a record-breaking amount of nearly $116 million to settle lawsuits brought by 103 people who survived sexual abuse and assault at a federal women's prison in California. The facility, FCI Dublin, was shuttered earlier this year. Its former warden is now himself imprisoned after being convicted of sexually abusing incarcerated people under his care. Aimee Chavira, who was formerly incarcerated at FCI Dublin and is part of the class-action s…
Staff (2024-12-19). Headlines for December 19, 2024. democracynow.org Israeli's Attacks Continue Across Gaza Despite Talks of Nearing Ceasefire, Twin Palestinian Sisters Killed by Israeli Attack as They Attempted to Leave Gaza, Haaretz: Israeli Soldiers Arbitrarily Kill Palestinians, Then Declare Them Terrorists, Israel Bombs Yemen, Killing at Least 9, Senate Passes $895B Pentagon Bill, Includes Ban on Healthcare for Military Trans Family Members, Government Shutdown Looms After House Republicans Reject Compromise Spending Deal, GOP Introduces DOGE Act to Slash Billions from Social Programs, House Ethics Committee to Release Report on Matt Gaetz's Sex Trafficking and Dr…
Staff (2024-12-19). "Extermination & Acts of Genocide": Human Rights Watch on Israel Deliberately Depriving Gaza of Water. democracynow.org 
Human Rights Watch is accusing Israel of committing acts of extermination and genocide by deliberately restricting safe water for drinking and sanitation to the Gaza Strip. The report details how Israel has cut off water and blocked fuel, food and humanitarian aid from entering the Gaza Strip, and deliberately destroyed or damaged water and sanitation infrastructure and water repair materials. We speak to one of the report's editors, Bill Van Esveld, the acting Israel and Palestine associate director at Human Rights Watch, who describes "a clear state policy of depriving people in Gaza of water,”…
Staff (2024-12-19). Mass Graves Discovered as Syrian Families Seek Answers to Loved Ones' Disappearances Under Assad Regime. democracynow.org 
"We were not prepared for what we were going to see," says Human Rights Watch researcher Hiba Zayadin, who recently visited one mass execution site turned mass grave in Syria, following the sudden fall of the authoritarian Assad family from power. More than 150,000 Syrians remain unaccounted for after being held in Assad's prisons, and many are believed to be buried in mass graves. We speak to Zayadin about what's been uncovered so far and the struggle to preserve evidence, particularly in the face of a new regime that has not prioritized tracking records of the Assad government's cr…
Staff (2024-12-19). We Are One-Quarter Through War's Last Century. davidswanson.org In thousands of movies and tv shows, a future is imagined in which full-grown adult humans with less self-control than toddlers both get into fist fights at the drop of a hat and possess the technology to obliterate entire cities or planets at the touch of a button. The fantasy of living in outerspace certainly …
Staff (2024-12-19). 'Judging Freedom' edition of 19 December: "Murder in Moscow" gilbertdoctorow.com 'Judging Freedom' edition of 19 December: "Murder in Moscow" I am appreciative of the title given by the producer to today's broadcast, as it likely assured higher than usual audience interest. And, in fact, Judge Napolitano and I did spend some time talking about the assassination of General Kirillov by an Uzbek man in the …
Staff (2024-12-19). "Results of the year with Vladimir Putin," an informational event which merits close attention. gilbertdoctorow.com "Results of the year with Vladimir Putin," an informational event which merits close attention As I have note on these pages, Vladimir Putin's speeches to mark one or another calendar event are a daily feature of Russian air time on state television. But there are also very special and noteworthy televised Putin-centered events. Today's fell …
Staff (2024-12-19). Israeli strike in West Bank's Tul Karm kills four, Palestinian Health Ministry says. haaretz.com ISRAEL: School, cars hit by interceptor shrapnel after IDF shoots down missile from Yemen ‚ñ GAZA: IDF calls for residents of central Gaza town of Al-Bureij to evacuate to the humanitarian 'safe zone' ‚ñ SYRIA: German FM says Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights is a violation of international law ‚ñ LEBANON: Israelis entered Lebanon without security clearance, IDF confirms…
Stephen Karganovic (2024-12-19). Syria: The Death of a Civilisation. Stephen Karganovic. globalresearch.ca Pepe Escobar was spot on when he stated that the downfall of Syria signified the "
Steve Topple (2024-12-19). Meet Natassa, who desperately needs a stem cell donor this Christmas. thecanary.co 
A family from South London are making a desperate appeal on behalf of their 19-year-old daughter. Natassa urgently needs to find a stem cell donor after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. The family, who run a fish and chip shop at the heart of a local community, are urging people to register to help […] | By
Steve Topple (2024-12-19). DWP leaving around 90,000 older people WITHOUT winter fuel payments — even though they applied. thecanary.co Tens of thousands of pensioners may not receive their Winter Fuel Payments before the end of 2024 due to a significant backlog in processing new Pension Credit claims, according to BBC Verify. This delay follows chancellor Rachel Reeves' July announcement that Winter Fuel Payments would primarily be limited to those receiving Pension Credit. DWP: chaos […] | By
Talia Banon Tsur (2024-12-19). Israeli minister threatens to stop funding of famed dance troupe over use of Palestinian flag in performance. haaretz.com Zohar cites the appearance of the flag among 40 as part of the Batsheva dance troupe's 'Anafaza' show. In response to Haaretz inquiry, the ministry says 'the minister was unfamiliar with the show in question'…
Tamar Sarai (2024-12-19). Charged for Protesting Police Violence in 2020, Khalif Miller Is Still in Jail. truthout.org Four years and two presidential election seasons after the 2020 uprisings, much of the intense mainstream attention around issues of abolition and police violence has receded into increasingly distant memory. But many who took to the streets to demand justice for George Floyd and other Black and brown people brutalized by police are still grappling with the consequences of rising up. |
Tareq Zaqout (2024-12-19). Three stories of Israeli detention. electronicintifada.net Physical and psychological torture, arbitrary capture, coercive interrogations mark time in Israel's notorious detention centers.
Taylar Dawn Stagner (2024-12-19). Indigenous people defending their land face a disproportionate share of violence and threats. grist.org 
In the first-ever global study of its kind, researchers concluded that more attention needs to be paid to physical attacks and threats against land defenders, since those incidents often are the precursor to death. | Last year, a human rights and environmental watchdog group determined that
The Canary (2024-12-19). Western media ignores Médecins Sans Frontières report accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing. thecanary.co Médecins Sans Frontières (also known as Doctors Without Borders, herein referred to as MSF) have released a new report which outlines exactly how Israel have been carrying out ethnic cleansing in Palestine. Yet nearly all Western media has ignored it. MSF are a humanitarian organisation, and one of the few still allowed to operate in […] | By
The Canary (2024-12-19). Thames Water is laughing its head off at Labour — as OUR bills set to rise by over a third. thecanary.co The UK's water industry, privatised in 1989, has faced escalating criticism over environmental mismanagement, financial instability, and inadequate infrastructure investment. Recent developments underscore these challenges, particularly concerning rising consumer costs and persistent service failures. Now, just to add insult to industry, the failing regulator has announced that water bills are set to rise by over […] | By
The Independent (2024-12-19). Bugisu NRM leaders threaten to deny Mike Mukula votes. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in Bugisu Sub-region has threatened to vote out Mike Mukula, the party's National Vice Chairperson for Eastern Uganda, citing neglect and unfulfilled promises. Gerald Simbatta, the NRM Publicity Secretary for Sironko District, accused Mukula of ignoring local party leaders and only …
The Independent (2024-12-19). District Council recognizes Saboti clan. independent.co.ug 
Namisindwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Namisindwa district council has officially recognized the Saboti people as one of the bona fide clans in the district, a first step in their quest to be named as one of the tribes in the Uganda consititution. The Saboti, a small group of people living in Bukokho Sub County, …
The Independent (2024-12-19). Farmers in Bugisu show off PDM progress. independent.co.ug 
Museveni In Bugisu To Monitor PDM Projects Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has challenged leaders, especially chairpersons at different levels and sub-county chiefs, to document the beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) in order to help the government track the effectiveness of implementing the program. "You should get data …
The Independent (2024-12-19). Govt launches interest-free fund for commercial farmers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has launched a new 210 billion-shilling financing initiative targeting large-scale farming activities in the country. The Financing Scheme for Private Large Scale Commercial Farmers is designed to overcome challenges encountered by farmers seeking financial. It intends to provide timely, affordable, and accessible financial resources to farmers who are …
The Independent (2024-12-19). Insurance sector advocates for local marine cargo insurance implementation. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Efforts to streamline logistics for Ugandan traders have taken a significant step forward as stakeholders rally behind local marine cargo insurance implementation. Emmanuel Karugaba Neezha, CEO of DESLER LOGIS U LTD, Associate Partner at SIMBALAND CARGO HOLDINGS U LTD, and Vice Chairman of the Uganda Consolidators Association (UCA), highlighted the …
The Independent (2024-12-19). Kwoyelo's victims worried appeal against reparation could delay justice. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Victims of atrocities committed by former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo have expressed concerns that an appeal by the Attorney General against a court order on reparations could further delay their quest for justice. The International Crimes Division of the High Court, on December 16, declared Kwoyelo …
(2024-12-20). Comic book artist Joe Sacco on Gaza war: 'This is Israel's genocide, but it is also America's'. haaretz.com Nearly 30 years after his seminal graphic novel 'Palestine,' Maltese-American artist-journalist Joe Sacco turns his pen to the current war in Gaza in his new book 'War on Gaza'. 'An arrest warrant should have been issued for Biden as well,' he says in an interview…
(2024-12-20). Sounding the Alarm and The Logic of Zionism: A discussion with David North on his two recent books. wsws.org This discussion with David North, chairman of the World Socialist Web Site International Editorial Board, will focus on his two most recent books, Sounding the Alarm: Socialism Against War and The Logic of Zionism: From Nationalist Myth to the Gaza Genocide.
(2024-12-20). Senior US delegation in Syria for talks with HTS 'terrorists'. presstv.ir A senior delegation of US diplomats has arrived in Syria to speak directly to the representatives of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) which is designated a terrorist group by Washington.
(2024-12-20). Doctors Without Borders: Israel committing 'genocide' in Gaza. presstv.ir Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Secretary General Christopher Lockyear says Israel is committing "genocide" in Gaza.
(2024-12-20). US, Israel after partitioning Muslim states to advance Tel Aviv's regional domination: Iran. presstv.ir Iran warns about an underway plot by the US and the Israeli regime aimed at disintegration of regional Muslim countries as a means of enabling Tel Aviv to dominate the region.
(2024-12-20). Netanyahu to avoid Auschwitz liberation event in Poland over war crime arrest fears. presstv.ir The Israeli prime minister is reportedly seeking to avoid an event in Poland out of fear of coming under arrest for the war crimes he has committed against Palestinians.
(2024-12-20). 'Fridays of Rage': Iranians rally against Israeli atrocities, silence of supporters. presstv.ir Iranians have rallied across several provinces, raging against the Israeli regime's atrocities and the silence of its supporters.
(2024-12-20). Top security official: Iran doesn't regret spending in Syria. presstv.ir Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian says Iran does not regret spending on the fight against the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group in Syria.
(2024-12-20). I'm barely alive. Let 2025 not be a third year of Gaza genocide. newarab.com 
When The New Arab asked me to write a reflection on 2024, I honestly didn't know where to start: every month of 2024 in Gaza has been drenched with I've stared down death more times than I can remember, the corners of my bloodshot eyes now seem permanently filled with gunpowder residue and soot. | While you read this, you're most likely enjoying a festive break, wondering what presents you'll receive, and looking forward to a blessed time with loved ones, family an…
(2024-12-20). International human rights groups label Gaza war a genocide. newarab.com
(2024-12-20). Haiti gang massacres at least 110 people in Cite Soleil: Rights group. presstv.ir National Human Right Defense Network says at least 110 were killed in Haiti's Cite Soleil by gang led by Monel Felix.
(2024-12-20). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org
(2024-12-20). Brazil: Members of Safer Access network discuss ways to reduce impact of armed violence. icrc.org The event in Fortaleza covered operations in such fields as health, education, social work, youth and human rights.
(2024-12-20). Airlink expands Nairobi-Johannesburg route with 3 weekly flights. independent.co.ug 
Johannesburg, SA | THE INDEPENDENT | South African carrier Airlink is set to enhance its connectivity between Nairobi and Johannesburg by introducing three weekly night flights starting March 30, 2025. This expansion will complement the airline's existing once-daily daytime service, bringing the total frequency on the route to 10 flights per week. The additional night flights, …
(2024-12-20). Solidarity with the holiday strikers! cpusa.org 
Across the country this holiday season, Amazon workers, Starbucks workers, and others are striking to demand better pay and working conditions. Corporate greed and monopoly rule over workers' daily lives, including lawless and illegal union busting campaigns, has led to workers taking decisive action to stand up for their own rights and the rights of the entire working class. | Earlier this month, the Amazon Teamsters, now a national division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, gave Jeff Bezos' monster warehouse and retail firm a deadline of Dec. 15 to follow the law and agree to bargaining dates f…
(2024-12-20). US and the possible government shutdown, the drama again. plenglish.com Washington, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) The United States is hours away from suffering a government shutdown during the Christmas season courtesy of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the local press highlights today.
(2024-12-20). Oklahoma's Education Head Seeks to Impose Rule Targeting Undocumented Students. truthout.org Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters has proposed several rules for public schools that would promote a nationalist agenda, including one that would target students with undocumented immigration status, potentially violating their constitutional rights. The proposed state Education Department rule would force schools to ask students for proof of U.S. |
(2024-12-20). Zimbabwe's Civic Space in Crisis: New Report Details Growing Operational Obstacles and Legal Threats to Civil Society. fidh.org • The ouster of President Robert Mugabe in 2017 in Zimbabwe was followed by a brief period of cautious optimism for increased civil liberties. Regrettably, that optimism has been overshadowed by persistent restrictions, with recent years marked by heightened repression, harassment, and arrests of human rights defenders. • The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint programme of FIDH and OMCT) launch today a (…) | – |
(2024-12-20). Insights | Macao thrives 25 years after return to motherland: entrepreneur. ecns.cn Macao entrepreneur Elwin Ho, a witness to this evolution, attributes the city's progress to the nation's robust development. "I feel that Macao will develop even better in the future," he said in a recent interview with China News Network.
(2024-12-20). Syrian Presidential Elections 2021. marktanliano.net READ MORE:
(2024-12-20). "Greater Israel": The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…
(2024-12-20). Iran, Turkey Presidents Highlight Syria's Sovereignty, Call for Regional Peace. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed their support for Syria's territorial integrity and emphasized regional cooperation during talks on the sidelines of the D-8 summit.
(2024-12-20). Iraq Warns of Daesh Resurgence as Syrian Weapons Fall into Militant Hands. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein cautioned that Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) is reorganizing after acquiring abandoned Syrian weapons, warning of regional security risks and calling for international support during a call with UK Minister Hamish Falconer.
(2024-12-20). Did Putin Make a Deal Over Syria? counterpunch.org 
Although Russia might have found it difficult to commit large numbers of its own troops to Syria, it could certainly have subsidised the salaries of Syrian army soldiers, which could well have gone some way to mitigating the mundane bread-and-butter defections and passivity within the Syrian army. It chose not to do so, presumably for a reason.
(2024-12-20). Kurdish Leader Signals PKK Fighters Could Exit Syria Under Cease-fire. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-20). US Forces in Syria Double to 2,000, Pentagon Confirms. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-20). Has the Resistance been defeated in West Asia? unitedworldint.com Facts obtained from the Israeli media show the opposite: Zionism is losing. By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein Last week I pointed out that the situation in Syria generated more questions than answers. About ten days after the terrorists took power, there are still no clear ideas about what is going to happen. Three powers occupy parts …
(2024-12-20). Has the Resistance been defeated in West Asia? uwidata.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein Last week I pointed out that the situation in Syria generated more questions than answers. About ten days after the terrorists took power, there are still no clear ideas about what is going to happen. Three powers occupy parts of Syria: The United States, Israel and Türkiye without the new government …
(2024-12-20). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2024-12-20). U.S. military says ISIS leader killed in 'precision strike' in Syria. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Palestinian reports say that Israeli settlers set a mosque on fire, sprayed anti-Arab messages in West Bank village ‚ñ GAZA: UN General Assembly passes resolution on Israel's obligation to ensure UNRWA's operation ‚ñ SYRIA: U.S. diplomats visit Syria for first time since Assad ouster ‚ñ LEBANON: Israelis entered Lebanon without clearance, IDF confirms ‚ñ YEMEN: IDF says target intercepted over Mediterranean Sea likely drone fired from Yemen…
(2024-12-20). YEARENDER-Israel's Netanyahu eyes Iran after triumphs over Hamas, Hezbollah, Syria. haaretz.com
(2024-12-20). Report: CIA chief leaves Doha, no breakthrough in Gaza cease-fire, hostage deal talks. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Palestinian reports say that Israeli settlers set a mosque on fire, sprayed anti-Arab messages in West Bank village ‚ñ GAZA: UN General Assembly passes resolution on Israel's obligation to ensure UNRWA's operation ‚ñ SYRIA: UN chief says IDF strikes in Syria 'must stop' ‚ñ LEBANON: Israelis entered Lebanon without clearance, IDF confirms ‚ñ YEMEN: IDF says target intercepted over Mediterranean Sea likely drone fired from Yemen…
(2024-12-20). Syria: What is the ICRC's contribution in the search for missing people? icrc.org
(2024-12-20). Useful information for people affected by the conflict in Syria. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). Do you have a missing family member in Syria? icrc.org
(2024-12-20). Syria: 35,000 registered missing in 13 years of conflict as ICRC helps families seek answers. icrc.org The following is a statement attributable to Stephan Sakalian, head of the delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Syria.
(2024-12-20). Syria: ICRC is calling for safe humanitarian access and protection of civilians. icrc.org The following quote is from ICRC's head of delegation in Syria Stephan Sakalian on the humanitarian situation:…
(2024-12-20). Syria's new fundamentalist government: Women 'biologically' unsuited to politics, universities to be segregated. nationofchange.org The comments provoked a firestorm of protest among Syrian women and, well, non-fundamentalists.
(2024-12-20). Trump praises 'mighty' Türkiye for Syria takeover. ummid.com U.S. President Elect Donald Trump praised, what he called, 'smart' Tayyip Erdogan and 'mighty' Türkiye for Syria takeover.
(2024-12-20). Explained: Why is Israel keen on annexing West Bank now. ummid.com What is taking place in Syria serves as a model of what to expect in the West Bank in coming months.
(2024-12-20). UN chief urges Israel to stop violations of Syria's sovereignty, territorial integrity. independent.co.ug 
UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua| UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday urged Israel to stop violations of Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking at a press conference, Guterres condemned Israel's extensive airstrikes on Syria aimed at destroying strategic weapons and military infrastructure and its troops' entry into a demilitarized zone between Syria and the Israeli-occupied …
(2024-12-20). Former UK diplomat condemns Western inaction over Turkey's war in northern Syria. thecanary.co NATO's second largest army Turkey is currently leading attacks on northern Syria that have caused a severe humanitarian crisis. And its primary target is what former British diplomat Carne Ross calls "an egalitarian feminist, ecologically-conscious society" which has been at the forefront of the fight against Daesh (Isis/Isil) for over a decade. The Canary spoke […] | By
(2024-12-20). Middle East — Towards Endless Chaos? globalresearch.ca With the Ashkenazi-Zionist-Israel rapid expansion towards a Greater Israel, the sudden fall of Syria, the silence of Iraq, Iran scared to intervene, when Russia is folding up its tents in Syria and is getting the hell out of there — …
(2024-12-20). Interpreting Putin's Remarks On Syria, Israel, And Türkiye. thealtworld.com His pragmatic hedging preserves Russia's national interests and even stands a chance at advancing them in the new regional reality. | Putin commented on
(2024-12-20). Feeding chaos: Israel cripples Syria's defence. onlineopinion.com.au The justifications are always the same. We are moving into territory for security reasons. We are creating a temporary buffer zone.
(2024-12-20). How Syria's Regime Change is a VICTORY for Israel. thealtworld.com Journalist and host of "Dispatches" at Breakthrough News returns to Bad Faith to give a comprehensive rundown of the history that led to the ousting of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, how the west is rehabilitating former al-Qaeda member Abu Mohammed al-Jolani as a moderate, & the implications for Israel's expansionist goals in the region. | Stay to the end for Rania's assessment of AOC's failure to win a key committee chair seat, and what that means about the viability of the left's "inside" strategy.
(2024-12-20). Feeding Chaos: Israel Cripples Syria's Defence. counterpunch.org 
The justifications are always the same. We are moving into territory for security reasons. We are creating a temporary buffer zone from which tactical advantage can be gained against potential dangers. Then, over time, these buffers become strategic fixtures, de facto real estate seizures and annexations. Israel now finds itself in what was a United Nations-patrolled buffer zone
(2024-12-20). Police raids Kibuli's Al-Qaeda ghetto youth. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police together with other security forces have razed to the ground temporary houses and offices of a gang in Kibuli who call themselves Al-Qaeda. The group are reported to have killed one of their members recently and have been terrorizing residents. The group, based in Nakibinge zone, Makindye East, …
(2024-12-20). Fiji pro-Palestine nativity scene exposes Gaza as 'hell on earth' at Christmas. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Fiji activists have recreated the nativity scene at a solidarity for Palestine gathering in Fiji's capital Suva just days before Christmas. The Fiji Women's Crisis Centre and Fijians for Palestine Solidarity Network recreated the scene at the FWCC compound — a baby Jesus figurine lies amidst the rubble wrapped in a piece…
(2024-12-20). How AI's Energy Demands Fuel the Climate Crisis. counterpunch.org Texas' electrical grid made national headlines in the winter of 2021 when the state experienced statewide power outages. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the state's power grid operator, was caught completely off-guard when a winter storm exposed the organization's lack of severe weather preparedness. Embarrassed, ERCOT developed a roadmap to increase the reliabilityof
(2024-12-20). The 2017 Raqqa Exodus: The US Coalition's "Secret Deal" to Allow ISIS-Daesh Terrorists to Escape… globalresearch.ca US Defense Secretary James "Mad Dog" Mattis confirmed in May Washington's resolve to annihilate the ISIS-Daesh terrorists.
| That was the "political narrative" of the Pentagon. The unspoken truth is that Uncle Sam had come to the rescue of the Islamic State.
(2024-12-20). Palestine: The food, land, and water crisis in the context of the Zionist extermination of the Palestinian people in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2024-12-20). US votes against UNGA resolution on Israel's humanitarian aid obligations in Gaza. ummid.com Showing again its duplicity on humanitarian crisis, the United States Thursday voted against a United Nations General Assembly resolution seeking the International Court of Justice (ICJ) opinion on Israel's obligations to facilitate aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-12-20). UFO crisis in US causes panic and political crisis, being "no foreign cause" infobrics.org There is no good scenario here, and one can only expect further domestic instability in the American superpower.
(2024-12-20). Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Northern California Members of Congress. indybay.org Representatives accused of violating US law on aid to countries committing war crimes…
(2024-12-20). Russia Pummels Kyiv In Retaliation For ATACMS, Storm Shadow Strikes On Its Soil. twz.com 
Russia carried out another "Today at around 7 a.m., the Russian armed forces launched a combined missile strike on Kyiv," regional mili…
(2024-12-20). U.S. hopes Netanyahu will have a hard time backing out after first round of Gaza deal. haaretz.com The second phase of the hostage-release agreement between Israel and Hamas is emerging as an obstacle and the families are trying to soften the objections of the extreme right ‚ñ The chances of Israel deterring the Houthis seem slim…
(2024-12-20). Sara Netanyahu instigated protest against bereaved Israeli family, correspondence reveals. haaretz.com The wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deliberately targeted the family of a pilot killed in the Second Lebanon War in 2006, according to a segment aired by investigative news show Uvda…
(2024-12-20). In Observance of Feast of the Holy Innocents: Militarism Kills Conference, Vigil and Action, Sat. 12/28, Sparta / Rockaway NJ. fightbackbetter.com Join us on 12/28 at the Sparta United Methodist Church as we discuss how our country's addiction to military might…
(2024-12-20). UNRWA chief slams Sweden's 'disappointing' decision to end funding. aljazeera.com Stockholm says decision comes in response to Israel's plan to ban the UN agency starting in late January.
(2024-12-20). UN Asks International Court to Probe Legality of Israel's Ban on UNRWA. truthout.org The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to ask the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue an opinion on the legality of Israel's latest legislative attack on the primary humanitarian group for Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere as experts and advocates say such attacks warrant expulsion from the international body. The resolution, brought by Norway, passed on Thursday, 137 to 12… |
(2024-12-20). WATCH: The Israeli Hit List — Iran Remains. imemc.org 
(2024-12-20). Israeli Forces Assassinate Four Palestinians, Injure Three Others, in Tulkarem. imemc.org 
Israeli forces assassinated four Palestinian young men, on Thursday, and seriously injured three others, after a drone strike targeted a vehicle in the Tulkarem refugee camp, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. In a statement, the Palestinian Health Ministry announced that four citizens were killed and three others were seriously injured as …
(2024-12-20). Israeli Army Kills Two Palestinians, Injures Four, Near Nablus. imemc.org Israeli forces killed two Palestinians, including an elderly woman, and shot four others, on Thursday, after invading the Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Health Ministry announced that the elderly woman, Halima Saleh Hassan Abu Al-Layl, 80, succumbed to critical gunshot wounds after occupation forces shot her …
(2024-12-20). Baristas Vote To Serve Starbucks CEO A Hot Strike. popularresistance.org Washington DC—Just in time for the holidays, over 10,000 Starbucks Baristas voted to strike at up to 537 stores across the country. The vote comes after top management made a final offer of a paltry 2% raise on a contract negotiated over the last 8 months. Baristas in three States will stop brewing lattes and blending frappuccinos starting Friday morning at the start of the busiest shopping weekend before Christmas. The escalating strike will begin in Seattle, LA, and Chicago, and will spread to other locations across the country.
(2024-12-20). Denver Flight Attendants Rally For Higher Pay. popularresistance.org Denver, Colorado — On December 11, members of the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) at Frontier Airlines held a rally outside of the Frontier headquarters in Denver. Flight attendants have been in mediation with the companies that refused to meet members' demands. American and Southwest Airlines flight attendants got their contracts, while Alaskan Airlines attendants voted down their proposed contract. Frontier and United have been in mediation with the AFA for more than six months. | There were two chief demands raised at the rally: increased wages, and a shift back to the old business model.
(2024-12-20). South Korea's Problem: The United States. popularresistance.org Since his Dec. 3 attempt to impose martial law, mass demonstrations of hundreds of thousands of people involving the most important labor unions and popular organizations from around the country came out in the streets of Seoul demanding that South Korean President Yoon Seok-Yeol be deposed. | After a popular rebellion repulsed Yoon's Dec. 3 coup attempt, the National Assembly reversed the call for martial law, and Yoon was forced to retreat — but refused to step down. Following continuous popular demonstrations, the National Assembly finally voted on Dec. 14 with more than the needed two-thirds majority to…
(2024-12-20). An Indian state used citizens' data on political beliefs to deny benefits. aljazeera.com Andhra Pradesh's governing party weaponised data to wrongfully deny welfare benefits to opposition-inclined voters.
(2024-12-20). Trump-backed spending bill voted down as US government shutdown looms. aljazeera.com US House of Representatives rejects spending bill as US edges closer to partial government shutdown.
(2024-12-20). The West's Romance With Elections Is Dead…the Rules-Based Order Killed It. counterpunch.org 
It's been a bad few months for democracy. Election results offensive to the European Union were annulled in Romania; an attempted coup occurred in Georgia over elections that didn't go the way the west wanted; the French government, widely hated, teetered over the abyss as president Emmanual Macron tried to ignore the last election; on December 16, Washington's pet German government fell; lots of funny-business happened in the Moldovan referendum and election, amid widespread disenfranchisement of Moldovan voters living in Russia; elections were long ago cancelled in dictatorial Ukraine; and South Korea hosted an…
(2024-12-20). Trump Does Not Have a Mandate. indybay.org Americans still do not support Trump's ideas, nor was Republicans' victory resounding. Let's start with Trump's electoral victory. His popular vote margin was one of the tiniest in American history. He won 49.9 percent of the vote compared with Kamala Harris' 48.3 percent. Trump's 1.6 percent edge is the third smallest since 1900, not counting 2016, when he lost the popular vote to Hillary Clinton…
(2024-12-20). UN seeks ICJ opinion on Israel's Palestinian aid obligations. newarab.com The The Norwegian-drafted resolution was adopted by the 193-member body with 137 votes in favor. Israel,…
(2024-12-20). House fails to pass Republican bill to avert shutdown after Trump sinks bipartisan agreement. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | The U.S. House of Representatives failed on Thursday to pass a new Republican spending bill after President-elect Donald Trump sank a bipartisan stopgap bill, leaving lawmakers just one day to approve new funding to avert a government shutdown. The vote was 174-235, with Democrats and some conservatives opposing the new funding …
(2024-12-20). NRM Leaders raise concerns over inflated village numbers and voter records. independent.co.ug 
Namisindwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the National Resistance Movement (NRM) prepares for party primary elections scheduled for May 2025, leaders in Namisindwa District have raised concern about inconsistencies in the number of villages and voter records. They fear these discrepancies may undermine the credibility of the upcoming elections. Aramazan Wabuko, the NRM chairperson …
(2024-12-20). Labour's drift to the right could risk Keir Starmer being a one-term prime minister. leftfootforward.org Prem Sikka is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Essex and the University of Sheffield, a Labour member of the House of Lords, and Contributing Editor at Left Foot Forward. | After 14 years of Conservative rule, on 5th July 2024 Labour Party formed the UK's government under the premiership of Sir Keir Starmer. It came to power on the back of anti-Tory sentiments rather than any specific radical policies. Due to quirks of the first-past-the-post voting system it secured 411 of the 650 seats in the House of Commons on the back of 33.7% of the votes cast, giving it a simple majority of 172.
(2024-12-20). Keir Starmer's Government Is Stuck in a 'Right Wing Doom Loop' That Will Only Help Nigel Farage. bylinetimes.com 
Labour in local government by-elections. | On Thursday night in Dudley, Labour's vote was down a massive 34.7% in Brockmoor and Pensnett, pushing the party into third place behind a surging Reform — on 30.1% — and the Conservatives who took the seat from (2024-12-20). Breaking: Labour collapse hands Tories a win in Dudley — and far-right Reform second place. skwawkbox.org 
Starmer is not only toxic, he's politically useless, deeply dangerous — and thoroughly exposed Labour has collapsed to lose a seat it held by miles in Dudley. The party's vote share fell by well over half — almost thirty-five points, to allow the Tories to win the seat with a seven-point gain. Most of Labour's …
(2024-12-20). Ten Inequality Victories In 2024. popularresistance.org Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee voted overwhelmingly in April to join the United Auto Workers, a landmark win for labor organizing in the South. The region has suffered deeply because of its low-road, anti-union economic model. Seven out of ten states with the highest levels of poverty are in the South, according to the Economic Policy Institute. | Another UAW election, at a Mercedes-Benz facility in Vance, Alabama, where management was more aggressively anti-union, went the other way in May. But the union has vowed to continue organizing in the region.
(2024-12-20). Bogus Columbia "resignation" reignites Zionist smears against Joseph Massad. electronicintifada.net Faculty slam university's "slanderous" efforts to appease Israel lobby.
(2024-12-20). Protests Highlight Maryland's Ties To Israeli Tech And Defense Systems. popularresistance.org More than a year after the Oct. 7 attacks that spurred Israel's bombardment of Gaza, some Maryland residents have continued protesting Israel's conduct in the conflict. | Like others around the world demonstrating in solidarity against Israel's ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories and the tens of thousands killed, these protestors have illuminated the local dimensions of this international issue. Much of their attention has fallen on an organization using public and private resources to facilitate economic exchange with Israel — including with companies developing tech for its military actions.
(2024-12-20). Provocation! Or why violence in Ukraine and Gaza was inevitable. pressenza.com Some consider that the Ukrainian conflict began on February 24, 2022, just as others consider that the conflict in Gaza began on October 7, 2023. At most, they can, on both sides, admit that there was a prior American provocation in Ukraine as well as a prior Israeli provocation in Gaza. But they still assume that the violence in Russia and Hamas' reactions must be understood by invoking an agenda that has nothing to do with the provocations they have suffered. | By Michael Seymour (Samir Saul is temporarily absent for medical reasons.) | Unfortunately, in both cases, these assumptions are false. Those who make t…
(2024-12-20). Workers World 2025 message: 'Long live Palestine!'. workers.org "They wanted to erase Palestine from the world; now the whole world is Palestine!" This slogan is truer now than ever, as millions of people from every corner of the globe, horrified at Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza, have responded with huge demonstrations in solidarity with the Palestinian people and . . . |
(2024-12-20). Annexing the West Bank: Why Israel might pounce now. mronline.org 
RAMZY BAROUD explains that with the world already unable or unwilling to confront Israel's murderous devastation of Gaza, it is likely to seize the opportunity to annex the larger but equally vulnerable West Bank territory.
(2024-12-20). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2024-12-20). Dem bill would hold West Bank settlers accountable for violence. mondoweiss.net 
Congressional Democrats led by Rep. Summer Lee and Sen. Peter Welch have introduced legislation to sanction Israeli settlers that commit acts of violence in the West Bank.
(2024-12-20). Official Israel account asks for emojis, gets flooded with Palestine flags. skwawkbox.org 
2021 tweet has been ratioed for months, but suddenly goes viral A 2021 tweet by the official Israel account has gone viral, but not in a way that its Ministry of Strategic Affairs will like. The account posted asking for the 'most creative emoji' and — despite its 1.7m followers, though how many are real …
(2024-12-20). Israel records second highest poverty rate in OECD: Report. presstv.ir A new report has placed Israel second after Costa Rica in per capita poverty among 38 members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
(2024-12-20). Sacrilegious savagery: Israeli settlers vandalize, set mosque on fire in occupied West Bank. presstv.ir A group of Israeli settlers have vandalized a mosque and set it on fire in the northern West Bank village of Marda, media reports say.
(2024-12-20). Israeli settlers set mosque on fire in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Governor of Salfit says the settlers had previously entered the village 'under the protection of the Israeli army'.
(2024-12-20). Israeli settlers defaced a mosque and set it on fire. aljazeera.com Israeli settlers broke into the Bar al-Walidain mosque, defacing it with hateful slogans and setting it on fire.
(2024-12-20). Israeli artillery shells outskirts of Halta town: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-20). Yemeni Armed Forces announce drone strike that hit an Israeli military target in occupied Yafa (Jaffa): spokesman. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-20). Israeli occupation forces sweep roads in Kfar Kila and blow up houses in Yaroun: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-20). At least seven Palestinians martyred, including 4 children, in Israeli strike in central Gaza: Health Ministry in Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-20). Yemen's Firm Resolve: More Strikes against 'Israel' as People Voice Support to Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb Yemeni Armed Forces carried out more strikes against the Zionist entity, as people took to streets in the capital, Sanaa, to voice unwavering support to Gaza and Palestine, just a day after the Israeli aggression on Yemen. During a million-man march in Sanaa, Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced two drone strike …
(2024-12-20). With one eye on Gaza, Palestinian Authority cracks down on West Bank militants. haaretz.com President Mahmoud Abbas wants to prove that his regime is capable of playing a role in the Strip after the war ‚ñ There is increasing evidence that the IDF's moral code has collapsed…
(2024-12-20). Israeli Knesset members plan resettlement of Gaza in observation tour. haaretz.com 'The hostages should be brought home by encouraging migration — it's right, it's moral, it's logical,' said National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir during the tour, which was attended by several MKs and ministers…
(2024-12-20). Candidate for Israel's top court lives in house illegally built on private Palestinian land. haaretz.com The home of Dr. Aviad Bakshi, a drafter of Israel's proposed judicial overhaul legislation, is in a section of the West Bank settlement of Ofra that a 2004 report states is entirely on privately owned land…
(2024-12-20). Israeli settlers set West Bank mosque on fire, spray-paint anti-Arab statements. haaretz.com Video footage captured at the scene shows the burned mosque, with the word 'revenge' and Star of David symbols painted on its walls and floor. The governor of the local district said that the attack 'wouldn't have occurred without the constant protection that settlers receive from the Israeli army'…
(2024-12-20). Defense Ministry denies authorizing sale of Israeli spyware company Paragon to U.S. private equity firm. haaretz.com Since the announcement on selling the company owned by former prime minister Ehud Barak, Paragon was criticized for what was seen as cooperation with the Biden administration…
(2024-12-20). Israeli defense minister freezes military appointments, sets deadline for October 7 probe. haaretz.com Israel Katz says he has instructed the IDF chief of staff to wrap up the army's investigation into the failing of October 7 by the end of January…
(2024-12-20). Israeli soldiers enforce kill zone in Gaza, targeting civilians and leaving bodies to rot. nationofchange.org Israeli forces implement open-fire policies in Gaza's Netzarim Corridor, targeting civilians and leaving corpses uncollected as a warning to others.
(2024-12-20). Gaza rescuers say Israel strikes kill 30. newarab.com The violence in the Gaza Strip continues to rock the coastal territory more than 14 months into the Israel's war on Gaza, even as international mediators work to negotiate a At least 13 people,…
(2024-12-20). Israeli settlers torch mosque, Israel 'increases PA cooperation'. newarab.com 
(2024-12-20). 'No breakthrough in Gaza truce talks,' amid conflicting reports. newarab.com 
No breakthrough in Israeli demands appear to be the main obstacle to reaching a final deal, but despite the lack of progress, efforts are still underway to end the 14-month war on Gaza, the US official said. | The US, Qatar, and Egypt have spent months trying to mediate a deal that would see Hamas swap captives for…
(2024-12-20). Israel fans assault pro-Gaza activists at French basketball game. newarab.com Israeli basketball fans attacked Pro-Palestinian protesters after they interrupted a game between French team Nanterre and Israeli team Hapoel Holon in Paris on Wednesday by waving Palestinian flags, The game took place in the Parisian suburb of Nanterre, with social media footage showing activists evading security on the court as they escaped into the stands, where they were assaulted by Israeli fans. | Israeli fans could be seen fighting with pro-Palestine fans and grapp…
(2024-12-20). Morocco extradites suspect of Nazareth bombing to Israel. newarab.com Nassim Khalibat, 21, who is suspected of being involved in the 2021 bombing of the Nazareth Health Ministry, was handed over to Israeli authorities earlier thi…
(2024-12-20). Six Palestinians killed in West Bank Israeli raids. newarab.com
(2024-12-20). 'Baseless': Saudi Arabia on Israel normalisation breakthrough. ummid.com Saudi Arabia has denied the reports that the Kingdom has given up its demand of establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state as pre-condition to any normalisation talks with Israel.
(2024-12-20). Yemen Declares Readiness for Extended War Amid Retaliatory Attacks on Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Yemeni armed forces declared readiness for a prolonged war with Israel, following fresh drone and missile strikes targeting Tel Aviv in response to the regime's ongoing assault and blockade on Gaza.
(2024-12-20). SATIRE: Top Russian General Killed By Bomb. theonion.com 
Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, who was chief of Russia's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection Troops, was killed outside a Moscow apartment building when a bomb hidden in an electric scooter went off, with Ukraine taking credit in the most high-profile killing of its kind. What do you think?
(2024-12-20). Muestra japonesa en Cuba insta a la eliminación de armas nucleares. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) La Embajada de Japón en Cuba inauguró la muestra de arte contemporáneo "Mensajeros del cielo", del artista Ryuichi Yahagi, como parte de la XV Bienal de La Habana.
(2024-12-20). The Chris Hedges Report: The Meaning of Christmas (w/ Rev. Munther Isaac). scheerpost.com
(2024-12-20). Interview With Former Bolivian President Evo Morales. popularresistance.org In the early morning hours of October 27, 2024, unmarked cars shot at the car that was transporting former president of the Plurinational state of Bolivia, Evo Morales Ayma, in an attempted assassination in Villa Tunari, Chapare, Cochabamba as he was making his way to the Radio Kawsachun Coca that hosts his Sunday morning shows. Immediately speculations arose that implicated the military, a possible DEA agent , the Interior Minister , the internal right wing that participated in the U.S. backed 2019 coup, the media, and the courts, among others.
(2024-12-20). Forcing Postal Workers Back To Work Misuse Of Labour Code. popularresistance.org Canada Post workers have been on strike for five weeks. On Tuesday morning, legal strike action ended after a decision from the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) which said operations were to resume. | On Friday, labour minister Steve MacKinnon asked CIRB to investigate whether the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and Canada Post were likely to reach a deal before the end of 2024. The Board found an agreement before the end of the year was unlikely and ordered postal workers back on the job.
(2024-12-20). Amazon Workers Launch Largest Strike Yet. popularresistance.org Amazon warehouse workers and delivery drivers at seven facilities in the metro areas of San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, Southern California, and New York City are out on strike today, in what the union says is the largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history. Unionized workers at Staten Island's JFK8 fulfillment center have also authorized a strike and could soon follow. | Workers in all these locations—five delivery stations and two fulfillment centers—have already shown majority support and demanded union recognition. The Teamsters set Amazon an ultimatum: recognize the unions and agree to bargain…
(2024-12-20). Ecuador's Galapagos Islands Now Open To US Military. popularresistance.org The national government of Daniel Noboa approved a resolution that enables US ships and crews to use the Galapagos Islands for control and patrol activities in the area. | On February 15, 2024, Noboa signed a series military cooperation treaties with the US government, allowing ships, military personnel, armament, equipment, and submarines to be installed in the natural reserve, which UNESCO declared a World Natural Heritage Site in 1978. | In doing so, Noboa ratified the Washington Agreement, signed by former President Guillermo Lasso. The agreement grants US soldiers and their contractors several privileges, ex…
(2024-12-20). Can Britain Re-Nationalize Water Services? popularresistance.org Social justice organizations in Britain are urging judges to reject a bailout request from Thames Water, one of the country's largest water providers, serving some 16 million people in the greater London area. Campaigners argue that approving the bailout of the private utility provider would allow Thames Water to continue its mismanagement while forcing consumers to shoulder the burden—raising annual water bills by £250 (USD 317) per user. | "This is daylight robbery. There are two people who can stop it, the judge in court today and Steve Reed, the environment secretary.
(2024-12-20). How Private Schools Are Exacerbating Segregation. popularresistance.org The scoreboard glowed with the promise of another Friday night football game in Liberty, Mississippi, a small town near the Louisiana border. The Trojans, in black and gold, sprinted onto the field to hollers from friends and families who filled barely half the bleachers. | The fans were almost all Black, as is the student body at the county's lone public high school. Scanning the field and the stands would give you little indication that more than half the county's residents are white. | In some swaths of the South, a big event like high school football unites people. But not in Amite County.
(2024-12-20). Seattle Planned To Close Up To 21 Public Schools; Here's How We Stopped Them. popularresistance.org From coast to coast, school districts are proposing closures, as pandemic-era funds have long since dried up and gentrification has driven families out of increasingly unaffordable neighborhoods. Yet in a time when budget cuts threaten public education nationwide, Seattle organizers have shown that communities can fight back — and win. | After initially proposing in spring to close up to 21 schools — and, under immense pressure, reducing that number to four — Seattle Public Schools (SPS) announced in late November that it was canceling all plans to close schools.
(2024-12-20). Capitalists Should Be Removed From All Our Systems. popularresistance.org Imagine that your household was regularly broken into by a sadist who systemically beat-up everyone in your home. He'd start by punching folks in the stomach. Then he'd smack people on the both sides of their heads. Then he'd kick your legs out from underneath you and pound you all on your backs and necks before kicking you all in the jaw and punching your noses. | In forming a response to this outrageous oppression would you tell this monster that the next time he breaks into your home with his fists balled he's going to have to forgo one of the shots he takes at people — say, the head smacks.
(2024-12-20). The Fenzel Plan: How The US Engineered The PA's West Bank Crackdown. popularresistance.org The Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority (PA) has initiated an armed crackdown against its own people in the occupied West Bank, a campaign reportedly backed and orchestrated by the United States. While corporate media narratives attempt to distance Washington from the operation, its roots trace back years. | On Saturday, PA President Mahmoud Abbas directed the Palestinian Authority Security Forces (PASF) to execute a large-scale operation targeting resistance groups in the embattled Jenin refugee camp. PA spokesperson Brigadier General Anwar Rajab justified the crackdown by accusing these groups of sowing "sedit…
(2024-12-20). No Deployment Of US Troops Or Bases In The Caribbean. popularresistance.org We, the undersigned organizations, strongly condemn the decision by Trinidad & Tobago's Prime Minister, Keith Rowley, and the PNM Government, to allow the deployment of US troops on Trinidadian soil. This is a grave mistake. | Trinidad & Tobago and Guyana have become pawns in the US Empire's nefarious plan to militarize the Caribbean region under the auspices of the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). The US claims that this military cooperation is about enhancing regional security and dealing with issues such as the trafficking of persons, drugs and weapons, and to improve the military capability of these…
(2024-12-20). On the picket line. workers.org REI SoHo workers strike Health care workers aren't the only ones who have demanded proper personal protective equipment to make sure they are safe from contaminants and disease. The REI ski shop workers at the SoHo store in New York City began an Unfair Labor Practice strike on Dec. 4 . . . |
(2024-12-20). Deport profiteers, not migrants! workers.org Within hours of Donald Trump's electoral victory on Nov. 5, private prison stocks began to soar in anticipation of Trump's plan to carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. By Nov. 18, stock values for GEO Group and Core Civic — private prison industry leaders — had more than doubled . . . |
(2024-12-20). After Four Years of Censorship: Mainstream Media Now Confirms that "COVID Jabs May be to Blame for Increase in Excess Deaths" globalresearch.ca [This text was published on June 5, 2024] | "Covid Jabs May be to Blame for Increase in Excess Deaths": | If this report by The Telegraph had been published in early 2021, several million lives would have been saved. | But in …
(2024-12-20). REPARATION: Registration of Ongwen's victims starts in January. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The registration of victims in the case of Dominic Ongwen will start in January 2025. This is in fulfilment of the implementation of the repartition order issued by the International Criminal Court. On February 28, 2024, the Trial Chamber IX issued an order for reparations against Dominic Ongwen ordering …
(2024-12-20). Vanuatu quake: 'Our shop was flattened like a deck of cards'. asiapacificreport.nz 
By 1News Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver and 1News reporters A number of Kiwis have been successfully evacuated from Vanuatu after a devastating earthquake shook the Pacific island nation earlier this week. The death toll was still unclear, though at least 14 people were killed according to an earlier statement from the Vanuatu government. The 7.3…
(2024-12-20). Sources to Al-Manar: 20,000 displaced Lebanese in Iraq, 157 stuck vehicles waiting to leave Iraqi territories. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-20). Contact lost with three Lebanese citizens in the southern border area: Al-Akhbar Newspaper. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-20). D-8 summit in Egypt: Sisi shows off new capital's extravagance. newarab.com 
Lebanon needs between
(2024-12-20). Lebanese farmers strive to rebuild their olive groves after war. newarab.com As Lebanon tries to recover from the damage caused by recent warfare, local olive farmers in the south have returned to their fields following the US-brokered Grappling with significant losses that threaten not just their livelihoods but also the very fabric of their communities, farmers returning from
(2024-12-20). The Canary's A-to-Z of 2024: from Apathy to Zionism and everything in between. thecanary.co "A round up of 2024 would be good", said the editor of the Canary, no doubt before they jet off to the Dominican Republic via the Seychelles for a three-week, five star winter sunshine getaway while the rest of us dream of a wet weekend in Margate via Cobham Services on the M25. That's what […] | By
(2024-12-20). Sri Lanka's People Have Kicked Out the Old Political Class. cadtm.org
(2024-12-20). The CADTM International network condemns the cowardice of Northern governments in response to the climate emergency. cadtm.org
(2024-12-20). Binding Treaty: Civil society decries corporate influence at the UN. cadtm.org
(2024-12-20). Ireland election: its economic model under threat? cadtm.org
(2024-12-20). US economy: an exceptional boom or a bubble to burst? cadtm.org
(2024-12-20). Binding Treaty: Civil society decries corporate influence at the UN. cadtm.org
(2024-12-20). Iran, Egypt Presidents Express Hope for Full Diplomatic Normalization. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi expressed optimism about recent steps taken to improve bilateral relations and emphasized the need for continued efforts to fully restore ties.
(2024-12-20). Iran, Pakistan Call for Unified Islamic Currency. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the importance of enhancing economic cooperation among Islamic nations, including the creation of a unified currency, during a meeting on the sidelines of the D-8 summit in Egypt.
(2024-12-20). EDPB Defines AI Data Use Rules as UN Calls for Global AI Safeguards. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) clarified when AI models can process personal data under GDPR, while the UN Secretary-General urged swift international cooperation to prevent AI misuse and protect global security.
(2024-12-20). Iran's Men Finish Second at 2024 Asian Roll Ball Championship. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim)- India's men's team emerged as champions in the 4th Asian Roll Ball Championship.
(2024-12-20). Taremi Assists As Inter Reaches Italian Cup Quarters. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim)- A much-changed Inter Milan side eased to a 2-0 victory over Udinese in the Italian Cup on Thursday.
(2024-12-20). Brazilian Chamber approves renewable energy incentive programme. tvbrics.com
(2024-12-20). Ethiopian government implements digital strategy to increase internet access. tvbrics.com 
The programme will enable 35% of Ethiopia's population to have higher levels of internet access…
(2024-12-20). India's pharmaceutical industry achieves US$50 billion milestone. tvbrics.com 
The national policy has been implemented to foster research, development, and innovation…
(2024-12-20). Largest sustainable plantation in the world is recognised in Saudi Arabia. tvbrics.com 
The field covers more than 20,000 hectares and has 100 cultivation fields for 11 plant species…
(2024-12-20). A 'miracle': Pakistani survivor of a deadly Mediterranean sea crossing. aljazeera.com
(2024-12-20). At least eight migrants drown after boat collision off Greece's coast. aljazeera.com Authorities say at least eight people died after the driver lost control of the boat as he attempted to flee.
(2024-12-20). Biden cancels another $4.2bn in US student loans before leaving office. aljazeera.com Move brings total in student loan forgiveness during Joe Biden's term as president to $180bn, Education Department says.
(2024-12-20). Canada's Trudeau reshuffles cabinet amid persistent pressure to resign. aljazeera.com Shake-up comes as prime minister is mulling his future as Liberal Party leader after top minister's resignation.
(2024-12-20). Malaysia to resume search for missing Malaysian Airlines MH370. aljazeera.com Flight MH370, carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew, vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in March 2014.
(2024-12-20). 'Many more Russian war criminals on our list': Ukraine vows more attacks. aljazeera.com Ukraine has raised the stakes with its boldest wartime assassination, killing a high-profile general in Moscow.
(2024-12-20). More than 700 killed in siege of Sudan's el-Fasher, UN says. aljazeera.com UN report finds at least 782 civilians killed since May 'amid regular and intensive shelling' of the North Darfur city.
(2024-12-20). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,030. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,030th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-12-20). Spain court sentences ex-IMF chief to more than four years over corruption. aljazeera.com Rato found guilty of multiple offences including corruption and money laundering.
(2024-12-20). Sri Lanka Navy rescues over 100 Rohingya adrift in the Indian Ocean. aljazeera.com The 102 refugees, including 25 children, were taken to Sri Lanka's eastern port of Trincomalee.
(2024-12-20). Trump threatens tariffs if EU doesn't buy more oil and gas from US. aljazeera.com EU spokesman says 27-nation bloc, which already buys most US oil and gas exports, open to talks with president-elect.
(2024-12-20). Who are the 51 men in Gisele Pelicot rape case; will old cases be reopened? aljazeera.com Investigators in France have reopened old cases, investigating Dominique Pelicot for rape and murder in the 1990s.
(2024-12-20). Who is Kyle Clifford, crossbow suspect accused of killing three UK women? aljazeera.com Clifford, who denies murdering the wife and daughters of a BBC presenter, has also been charged with raping one of them.
(2024-12-20). Why has DRC filed criminal charges against Apple over 'conflict minerals'? aljazeera.com Democratic Republic of the Congo says tech giant has been using controversial minerals from sub-Saharan Africa.
(2024-12-20). Southern Africa's liberation movements have lost their political mojo. aljazeera.com Support for former freedom fighters is dwindling across the region due to their inability to govern effectively.
(2024-12-20). This winter, there are no blessings and no goodness in Gaza. aljazeera.com The rain and cold weather have devastated two million Palestinians who are already barely surviving.
(2024-12-20). Russia targets Ukrainian capital with missile salvo. aljazeera.com Russia reportedly used hypersonic missiles in a rush-hour attack on Kyiv.
(2024-12-20). Aston Villa vs Man City: EPL preview, team news, how to follow, stream. aljazeera.com Man City manager Pep Guardiola says he will not seek to rebuild his struggling squad in the January transfer window.
(2024-12-20). Fury out for revenge in boxing rematch against Usyk: Preview, fight time. aljazeera.com Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk rematch has struck a more serious tone than the first fight, with the Brit's legacy at stake.
(2024-12-20). UnitedHealth CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione faces court in New York. aljazeera.com Mangione faces new federal charges in the US that carry the possibility of the death penalty.
(2024-12-20). One killed in Kyiv as Russian missile attack targets Ukraine's capital. aljazeera.com Ukrainian official says Russia used hypersonic Kinzhal missiles and Iskander/KN-23 ballistic missiles in the attack.
(2024-12-20). Fury out for revenge in boxing rematch against Usyk in Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk rematch has struck a more serious tone than the first fight, with the Brit's legacy at stake.
(2024-12-20). Amazon Workers Launch Historic Strike to Demand New Contracts & End Unsafe Labor Practices. democracynow.org 
Thousands of Amazon workers on Thursday launched the largest strike against the retail giant in U.S. history, pressuring the company at the height of the holiday period to follow the law and bargain with those who have organized with the Teamsters union. The strike includes warehouse workers and drivers at seven distribution centers in some of Amazon's largest markets, including New York, Atlanta and San Francisco; Teamsters have also set up picket lines at many other warehouses nationwide. "We're engaging in a coordinated action to try to put the pressure on Amazon to stop breaking the law, com…
(2024-12-20). A Teenager's Lawsuit: Taking on the Global Food Giants. Colin Todhunter. globalresearch.ca In a bold move, 18-year-old Bryce Martinez from Pennsylvania has taken a stand against some of the world's largest food corporations. Martinez has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against 11 major food companies, including household names like Coca-Cola, Nestlé …
(2024-12-20). SATIRE: BREAKING: Holy Shit, Daniel Day-Lewis Is In This. theonion.com CLEVELAND—Screaming with delight when the rarely seen star appeared onscreen in the opening scene of the film, sources confirmed Thursday that, holy shit, Daniel Day-Lewis is in this. "Man, I thought this was just a Paul Dano flick, but I guess Daniel Day-Lewis has some sort of cameo in it, too?" said one source, who leaned …
(2024-12-20). How Trump's proposed tariffs could impact consumer costs. america.cgtn.com 
U.S President-elect Donald Trump has pledged significant increases in tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China, which could lead to higher costs for American businesses and consumers. CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez reports.
(2024-12-20). Q&A: How the U.S.—China rivalry is holding back the world's climate progress. grist.org 
In recent years, there has been a dramatic transformation in the economic philosophy guiding the world's rich countries. After the supply chain shocks brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine — and forced by political movements on the left and right to recognize the community-level blight wrought by deindustrialization in the West — many governments began to reverse a decades-long commitment to free trade and sought to bring back manufacturing to their shores. Governments around the world also rediscovered an instrument that they had more or less neglected since the a…
(2024-12-20). Will Japan Join "The Five Eyes Spy Network", Japan "Spy Eye" in Relation to China, North Korea, Russia and Southeast Asia? globalresearch.ca The Five Eyes spy network, an intelligence cooperation between the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, was established in 1956 at the height of the Cold War. Although Five Eyes is evidently an alliance of …
(2024-12-20). Sanctions failing : China-Russian trade (December 11th). mronline.org The sentiment that the West is an unreliable trade partner in now common in Russia. In an interview with GUANCHA.CN, Russian consumer market expert Dmitry Reva noted that Western corps left the Russian market after the war broke out, leaving a vacuum. Following this, China-Russian trade has enhanced, with prospects for deeper cooperation in agriculture, Far East development, and other fields.
(2024-12-20). US China Policy: Too Late, Too Little to Offer. counterpunch.org 
Biden and his national security team believe they can "contain" China; they can't. The U.S.-China relationship is important in all policy areas: political, economic, environmental, and military. The United States and China have the two largest economies in the world, and are the world's two greatest emitters of greenhouse gasses. China leads the world in the production of solar cells and panels, lithium-ion batteries, and electric vehicles; the United States is far behind in these areas and the promotion of increased tariffs on these items will not help the deteriorating environmental situation. The environmental…
(2024-12-20). China: The 18th IHL Moot Court concludes in Guilin, CUPL claims victory for the sixth time. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). China: Humanitarian and development actors must collaborate to restore people's dignity in protracted crises. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). China: Experts discuss paths to bring peace and stability in Africa. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). New Report Focuses on Digital Threats Faced by Civilians During Armed Conflicts. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). Marine-Moving Medium Landing Ship Critical To China Fight Put On Hold Again By Navy. twz.com 
The Marines say they really need a Medium Landing Ship for a future conflict in the Pacific, but Navy requirements have ballooned its costs.
(2024-12-20). China rejects new allegations of forced labor in Xinjiang. plenglish.com Beijing, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) China rejected recent Western media reports about the alleged presence of forced labor in the production of chili peppers in the northern region of Xinjiang.
(2024-12-20). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Dec.14 – 20). ecns.cn 10 big things about China you should not miss.
(2024-12-20). China's top economic planner unveils service platform to bolster private economy. ecns.cn NDRC has unveiled a comprehensive service platform on Friday aimed at bolstering the private economy.
(2024-12-20). China publishes blue book on scientific journal development. ecns.cn China unveiled a blue book on Thursday on the country's scientific journal development, according to China Science Daily.
(2024-12-20). 'Ice belt' zigzags through Qilian Mountains. ecns.cn Crystal ice floats in the upper stream of Heihe River in Qilian County, Haibei Tibetan autonomous prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province.
(2024-12-20). China's commercial rocket launches satellites from sea. ecns.cn A CERES-1 Y4 carrier rocket carrying the Tianqi 33-36 satellites blasts off from the waters near east China's Shandong Province, Dec. 19, 2024.
(2024-12-20). Targeted measures to boost consumption. ecns.cn China will roll out an array of targeted measures to simultaneously boost consumption and deliver tangible benefits to the people after policymakers signaled a shift in prioritizing the expansion of domestic demand.
(2024-12-20). Chinese government website launches initiative to solicit public opinions on government work. ecns.cn The Chinese government website launched the online initiative, Share Your Views on 2025 China's Government Work Report, on Dec 20, 2024. The initiative aims to solicit public opinions and suggestions on government work. It will run through to the annual sessions of the national legislature and the national political advisory body in 2025.
(2024-12-20). China-Russia ties underscored in Putin's remarks. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during his year-end news conference on Thursday that Russia and China will continue to maintain a high level of economic and humanitarian cooperation.
(2024-12-20). China develops effective breast cancer treatment. ecns.cn Shanghai medical experts have developed an innovative neoadjuvant treatment approach for triple-negative breast cancer, one of the most aggressive forms of the disease, significantly increasing the rate of tumor disappearance before surgery from 44.7 percent to 56.8 percent.
(2024-12-20). Share your views on 2025 China's government work report. ecns.cn The Chinese government website launched the online initiative, Share Your Views on 2025 China's Government Work Report, on Dec 20, 2024. The initiative aims to solicit public opinions and suggestions on government work. It will run through to the annual sessions of the national legislature and the national political advisory body in 2025.
(2024-12-20). Fluorine pollution in electroplating | The application of the closed-loop technology to hexavalent chromium plating lines in China. ecns.cn In electroplating, every touch of metallic luster carries the pursuit of beauty and exquisite technology. However, the existence of PFOS has brought new challenges to the electroplating industry.
(2024-12-20). Polarizing Brain-Rot Enshittification. counterpunch.org 
Dictionaries have selected enshittification, brain-rot and polarization as their 2024 Words of the Year. Each are depressingly apt reflections of the past 12 months. Roméo Dallaire's latest book The Peace includes the words Ubumwe(Kinyarwanda), Ubuntu (Zulu) and Niw_hk_m_kanak (Cree) — which all convey more uplifting ways of being that were much needed in 2024. The
(2024-12-20). Silky Shah & Eman Abdelhadi: The Battles Ahead. counterpunch.org 
On this episode of CounterPunch Radio, Silky Shah and Eman Abdelhadi join Joshua Frank and Erik Wallenberg to discuss how we should gear up to take on the Trump administration, and the best way to empower our movements going forward, from immigration to Palestine. content.blubrry.com/counterpunch_radio/S……
(2024-12-20). The State and the Schoolhouse: Reviving the Dialectic and Critical Pedagogy. counterpunch.org 
Cybernetic Society and the Descent of Dialectical Thought We lack the tools to critically assess and interrogate our social institutions and our ways of thinking about and interacting with them. That is among the core claims of a new book by Michael J. Thompson, a professor of political theory at William Paterson University and a
(2024-12-20). Sweeps Don't Solve Homelessness. counterpunch.org 
This summer, the Supreme Court's Grants Pass ruling made it much easier for local governments to criminalize homelessness. Since then, cities and states across the country have stepped up their harassment of people for the "crime" of not having a place to live. Penalizing homelessness has increasingly taken the form of crackdowns on encampments — also known
(2024-12-20). Trump is Stoking His Admininstration With Self-Dealing Billioinaires. counterpunch.org 
Howard Lutnick wants to have his cake and eat it, too. Then, he intends to eat your cake. Lutnick is another billionaire corporate huckster who was a campaign bagman for Trump, and now he's Trump's pick to become Commerce Secretary. But first, he's been tasked with picking hordes of corporate loyalists to be placed in Trump's government
(2024-12-20). A Solstice Meditation: Out of the Darkness Comes the Light. counterpunch.org Approaching the shortest day of the year, the winter solstice, it is a time for reflection. These are the darkest days of the year, but the light will return in the inevitable cycle of the seasons. This is a good thought to hold as we head into some pretty dark times. In the cycle of
(2024-12-20). Dismantling the 'Climate Alarm Industry' Per Project 2025. counterpunch.org 
The definition of alarm: "A warning of danger" (Merriam-Webster) according to The State of the Climate Report 2024, 25 of 35 vital signs are at record extremes. By all accounts, this is an over-the-top alarm that's setting off bells and whistles for knowledgeable scientists throughout the world. Two-thirds of vital signs at "record extremes" amounts
(2024-12-20). Ghastly Glimpses of America's Most Rich-People-Friendly Year. counterpunch.org 
The good times — for America's super wealthy — are now rolling way past good. Our richest have in 2024 enjoyed their best year ever. No other nation's deepest pockets have watched their fortunes grow as large or as fast. Elon Musk, of course, perfectly embodies this unprecedented surge in the personal wealth of America's
(2024-12-20). Kill the Non-Profit Killer Bill. counterpunch.org When the bill was introduced in the spring, it was largely viewed as an effort to silence pro-Palestinian activism. At the time, dozens of House Democrats supported it alongside most Republicans. But after Donald Trump's White House win, amid fears that the incoming president would use it as a tool to bludgeon his perceived enemies, it passed with significantly less Democratic support. But really, it should never have been introduced or passed to begin with, no matter the political winds. The bill is considered unlikely to pass the Senate this year, but could be reintroduced next year and signed by President Trum…
(2024-12-20). "Está Cabrón": An End-of-Year Reflection on a World at the Crossroads. counterpunch.org When I first meet the fisherman Gerardo Delgado, he is sitting in his boat, surrounded by pelicans, off the shore of Lake Toronto, in central south Chihuahua, Mexico. Perhaps the pelicans are waiting for Delgado to toss a fillet, but his catch is, yet again, meager. In the last couple of years, it's been hard to make a living from fishing on the lake. I am with another fisherman, Alonso Montañes, and we approach Delgado on a motorboat.
(2024-12-20). Trump's 2017 tax cuts Made Income Inequality Worse, Especially for Black Americans. counterpunch.org 
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a set of tax cuts Donald Trump signed into law during his first term as president, will expire on Dec. 31, 2024. As Trump and Republicans prepare to negotiate new tax cuts in 2025, it's worth gleaning lessons from the president-elect's first set of cuts. The 2017 cuts were
(2024-12-20). The Never-Ending Legacy of the War on Terror. counterpunch.org 
Post-election America finds itself in a panic. Voices from across a wide political spectrum warn that the country stands on the precipice of a potentially unprecedented and chaotic disregard for the laws, norms, and policies upon which its stability and security have traditionally relied. Some fear that the "new" president, Donald Trump, is likely to
(2024-12-20). Hell and High Water: the Year in Climate Chaos. counterpunch.org 
2024 will be the warmest year on record, the year warming topped 1.5 degrees Celsius. It's the year the US set new oil and gas production records, surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia. It's a year that saw the US re-elect a climate denier who vows to double US oil production over these record levels, assuming that's even possible. It's a year that saw two of the most destructive hurricanes in US history roar back-to-back across the Gulf Coast. It's the year the temperatures in the Atlantic basin shattered records, the Arctic Ocean went ice-free, and the Atlantic Current continued to collapse. It's the year a tropic…
(2024-12-20). 10th COVID wave now surging in the US, amid total silence in the corporate media. wsws.org The entire political establishment is in agreement on the need to enforce the pro-corporate policy of "forever COVID," in which the working class and broad layers of society as a whole are condemned to unending waves of mass infection, death and debilitation with Long COVID.
(2024-12-20). It's a "Killer" Vaccine Worldwide: Japanese Researchers Say Side Effects of COVID Vaccines Linked to 201 Types of Diseases. globalresearch.ca "Åì"Çå"Å؉∏ñÁïå‰∏≠"Åß"Äå"Ç≠"É©"ɺ""ÉØ"ÇØ"ÉÅ"É≥"Åß"ÅôÔºöÊó•Êú¨"ÅÆÁ îÁ©∂ËÄÖ"ÅØ"ÄÅCOVID"ÉØ"ÇØ"&Eacut…
(2024-12-20). "Do Not Obey in Advance": Timothy Snyder on How Corporate America Is Bending to Trump. democracynow.org 
We speak with Yale historian and author Timothy Snyder, an expert on authoritarianism, about how corporate America has responded to Donald Trump's reelection. Snyder's 2017 book On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century came out just a month after Trump began his first term, and opened with the warning: "Do Not Obey in Advance." That message has been widely cited following ABC News's decision to settle a Trump defamation case by donating $15 million to his future presidential library. Major tech leaders have also cozied up to the president-elect in recent days, including…
(2024-12-20). How to Appeal Insurance Denials, Abolish Medical Debt, and Fight for Medicare for All. democracynow.org 
We continue to look at the U.S. health insurance industry and how patients can fight back against their providers with advocate Elisabeth Benjamin, vice president of health initiatives at the Community Service Society of New York and co-founder of the Health Care for All New York campaign. She says her advice for patients is to always appeal denials and to seek outside help when possible, including advocacy groups like hers and external review boards. She also stresses that much of the chaos of the U.S. health system is due to corporate greed. "Everyone has an incentive to charge more," says Benjamin.
(2024-12-20). Xi stresses adherence to 'one country, two systems' as Macao SAR celebrates silver jubilee. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed on Friday the long-term adherence to "one country, two systems" as Macao celebrates a quarter-century of transformative success since its return to the motherland.
(2024-12-20). Child abductor Yu Huaying sentenced to death in final appeal. ecns.cn The Guizhou High People's Court dismissed Yu Huaying's appeal and upheld the original death sentence from the first trial in the retrial of the second appeal in the child trafficking case.
(2024-12-20). Yuan Dynasty granary ruins indicate multi-ethnic society along Grand Canal. ecns.cn A granary ruin dating to the Yuan Dynasty (1271 – 1368) along the Grand Canal has been excavated for the first time in Wuqing District of Tianjin, according to Tianjin Cultural Heritage Conservation Center on Thursday.
(2024-12-20). Xi stresses drawing on experience to maintain long-term prosperity, stability in Hong Kong, Macao. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday stressed drawing on the experience since the return of Hong Kong and Macao to the motherland in maintaining the long-term prosperity and stability in the two special administrative regions (SAR).
(2024-12-20). Xi expresses expectations for new Macao SAR government. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday expressed expectations for the newly inaugurated government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).
(2024-12-20). Xi urges Macao youth to be builders, successors of 'one country, two systems'. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called on young people in Macao to assume the role of builders and successors of the cause of "one country, two systems."
(2024-12-20). Xi meets new officials of Macao SAR's executive, legislative, judicial organs. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met with new officials of the executive, legislative and judicial organs of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).
(2024-12-20). Xi leaves Macao after anniversary celebrations, inspection tour. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping left the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on a special plane on Friday after concluding a series of activities.
(2024-12-20). Xi expresses confidence in Macao's new chief executive. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday expressed his confidence in Sam Hou Fai, who was just sworn in as the sixth-term chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).
(2024-12-20). Chinese scientists publish findings from lunar soil samples. ecns.cn Chinese scientists recently obtained the first information on the ancient magnetic field on the far side of the Moon through the analysis of lunar soil samples brought back by the Chang'e 6 mission.
(2024-12-20). Xi inspects Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. ecns.cn Xi, accompanied by Ho Iat Seng, chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), inspected the cooperation zone on Thursday.
(2024-12-20). Xi visits Macau University of Science and Technology. ecns.cn Xi, accompanied by Ho Iat Seng, chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), visited the university Thursday morning.
(2024-12-20). Macao holds gala to mark 25th anniversary of return to motherland. ecns.cn Artists perform during a gala marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland held at the Macao East Asian Games Dome, the Macao Special Administrative Region, Dec. 19, 2024.
(2024-12-20). Flag-raising ceremony held to mark 25th anniversary of Macao's return to motherland. ecns.cn A flag-raising ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland is held at the Golden Lotus Square in the Macao Special Administrative Region, Dec. 19, 2024.
(2024-12-20). Fluorine pollution in electroplating | In reducing the new pollutant PFOS, this system plays a 'big role'. ecns.cn PFOS has been widely used in the electroplating industry. However, as a persistent organic pollutant, it has become an inevitable trend to reduce and eliminate its use in the industry.
(2024-12-20). What are the hazards of PFOS. ecns.cn In 2023, PFOS was classified as a possible carcinogen. What exactly are the hazards of this "little monster" PFOS? What adverse effects might it have on our health and environmental safety? Watch episode 2 of the four-episode popular science animation videos to continue the journey of overcoming difficulties and upgrading!
(2024-12-20). The diary of a red imported fire ant: Human peace disruption plan with a twist ending. ecns.cn Why does a tiny red imported fire ant draw the full attention of government control efforts? How can a creature so small disrupt the environment and impact daily human lives? Dive into The Diary of a Red Imported Fire Ant and let the ant itself guide you through this adventure.
(2024-12-20). Xi delivers speech at Macao SAR anniversary celebration, new gov't inauguration. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping started to deliver a speech at a meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR)…
(2024-12-20). Xi hails Macao's enormous transformation since return to motherland. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday hailed the enormous transformation that has taken place in Macao since its return to the motherland in 1999.
(2024-12-20). Xi says 'one country, two systems' policy must be long upheld. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that "one country, two systems" is a good policy that must be adhered to for a long time.
(2024-12-20). Xi administers oath of office to principal officials of new Macao SAR government. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday morning administered the oath of office to principal officials of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).
(2024-12-20). Xi attends Macao SAR anniversary celebration, new gov't inauguration. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday morning attended a meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).
(2024-12-20). Plan promotes cross-border professional practice. ecns.cn Hundreds of professionals from Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions have obtained practicing certificates to work on the Chinese mainland.
(2024-12-20). Forum stresses people-centered urban governance. ecns.cn A new declaration emphasizing people-centered urban governance was released Thursday at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints.
(2024-12-20). Bomb Cyclones and Atmospheric Rivers: Is Someone Messing with the Weather? globalresearch.ca [First published on January 17, 2023, this outstanding text by F. William Engdahl provides an understanding of weather modification techniques.] | *** | In recent months [2023] the world is hearing unusual terms to describe extreme weather events. Now terms like Bomb …
(2024-12-20). Yanni Chen on TikTok Ban, Richard Mendel on Youth and Crime. fair.org 
(2024-12-20). Biden sued over failing to rescue American hostages in Gaza. newarab.com 
Nine The lawsuit accuses the State Department of discriminating against Americans of Palestinian origin by abandoning them in a war zone and not making the same effort that it would promptly evacuate and protect Ame…
(2024-12-20). Sunday 12/22: Vigil4Gaza this holiday season. indybay.org 855 Embarcadero Rd. Palo Alto | corner Embarcadero and El Camino Real…
(2024-12-20). It's Becoming Harder to Protest Gaza War on Campus — and Also to Teach About It. truthout.org On a crisp November morning in Ithaca, New York, scores of young people gathered on the sidewalk to cheer their classmate, Sriram Parasurama, a second-year doctoral student in horticulture at Cornell University. He should have been working on his research on the connection between trees and fungi, but instead, he was wrapping up a court hearing downtown. He had been banished from campus since his… |
(2024-12-20). Kiev Regime Kills Russian General Who Exposed Western Big Pharma's Crimes in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca The Kiev regime continues to use terrorist tactics against Russia, carrying out targeted assassinations against public figures outside the conflict zone. In yet another provocative move, Ukrainian intelligence assets in Moscow killed Igor Kirillov, head of the Chemical, Biological, …
(2024-12-20). The Effects of Pulsed Microwaves and Extra Low Frequency Electromagnetic Waves on Human Brains? Governments Routinely "Classify Information" Pertaining to the Manipulation of the Human Nervous System. globalresearch.ca In the year 1962 the American scientist Allan H. Frey carried out experiments with pulsed microwaves, which produced clicking, buzz, hissing or knocking sounds in the heads of people at a distance of up to several thousands yards. …
(2024-12-20). A Painterly Dialogue: Jean-Michel Basquiat and Ouattara Watts at the Currier Museum. globalresearch.ca Jean Michel Basquiat and Ouattara Watts: A Distant Conversation may be regarded as a modest exhibition, as it features only six works by Basquiat and seven large paintings by Watts. But the power and …
(2024-12-20). Britain: How to Destroy an Economy in Six Months. Rodney Atkinson. globalresearch.ca Britain's new Labour Government has managed in six short months to reduce an economy growing at the fastest rate in the G7 group of leading economies to falls of -0.1% in both September and October with no growth in the …
(2024-12-20). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2024-12-20). Did Biden Really Authorize Long-range Strikes Deeper Within Russia? NYT Quoting "Anonymous Officials" globalresearch.ca Important article first published on November 19, 2024 | This article is also available in Spanish. Scroll down for Spanish AI Translation | øBiden realmente autorizó ataques de largo alcance más profundos dentro de Rusia? NYT Citando "Funcionarios Anónimos": | por Drago Bosnic…
(2024-12-20). Selected Articles: Technocracy Rising: Why It's Crucial to Understand the End Game. globalresearch.ca 
By We have now arrived at yet another historical inflection point. The desire for political and economic reconstruction is being demanded globally as the …
(2024-12-20). Assassinating the Myths of Healthcare. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-20). New Zealand nurses hold more strikes. wsws.org As the government imposes brutal austerity measures, including more than 2,000 job cuts in the healthcare sector, tens of thousands of nurses and healthcare workers have stopped work across the country.
(2024-12-20). With health insurer greed in spotlight, Michael Moore brings back 'Sicko' movie. peoplesworld.org 
Editor's Note: After the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson by Luigi Mangione on Dec. 4, the greed and profiteering of the private health insurance industry is back in the spotlight, with millions of Americans sharing their stories of denied claims and care. It is in that context that filmmaker Michael Moore has brought …
(2024-12-20). War and international humanitarian law. icrc.org Overview…
(2024-12-20). Brazil: Darién crossing report wins ICRC International Humanitarian Coverage Award. icrc.org Mayara Paixà£o and Lalo de Almeida of Brazilian newspaper Folha de Sà£o Paulo have won first prize at the sixth ICRC International Humanitarian Coverage Award for their report Darién, a selva da morte (Darién, forest of death).
(2024-12-20). Egypt: Completion of the Regional Arabic course on International Humanitarian Law in Sharm El-Sheikh. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). ICRC: "We have the chance to improve the lives of millions" icrc.org Delivered by Ms. Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN General Assembly debate on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance…
(2024-12-20). India sent 1,000 tons of rice as humanitarian aid to Lesotho. plenglish.com New Delhi, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) India today sent 1,000 tons of rice to Lesotho as humanitarian assistance to address the food security and nutritional needs of Lesotho, the official spokesman of the Foreign Ministry, Randhir Jaiswal confirmed.
(2024-12-20). CEPR Sanctions Watch December 2024. cepr.net 
In this edition of Sanctions Watch, covering December 2024: World Bank says sanctions, asset freeze are holding back Afghan economy; Biden will not lift Cuba terror designation, despite humanitarian and migratory impacts; Trump team confirms plans for "maximum pressure 2.0" on Iran; Biden administration imposes two new rounds of sanctions on North Korea; US disburses …
(2024-12-20). Putin taunts NATO SAM/ABM systems while Russian military laughs at them. infobrics.org President Vladimir Putin suggested that NATO sends its best SAM/ABM systems to any location of their choosing in Kiev and prepare to intercept the incoming Russian hypersonic weapons.
(2024-12-20). Bangladesh: Hopeful embrace ends eight years of despair as Mariam is reunited with her husband. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). Armenia: Finding strength to fulfill a long-held dream. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). ICRC in 2024: Upholding humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). A Journey of No Return: ICRC helps clarify the fate of a missing Migrant. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). South Africa: The 23rd Southern Africa and Indian Ocean States Regional IHL Seminar. icrc.org spotlighting "the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions — strengthening humanity"
(2024-12-20). Thailand: ICRC and Thammasat University screen film, host discussion on IHL and South-East Asian history. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). Venezuela: Medical equipment — a matter of life and death. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). Geneva: ICRC reinforces financial support to National Society Investment Alliance (NSIA). icrc.org
(2024-12-20). OEWG: ICRC Statement on International Law. icrc.org Delivered by Kosuke Onishi, Legal Adviser, at the 9th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York…
(2024-12-20). OEWG: ICRC Statement on Threats. icrc.org Delivered by Kosuke Onishi, Legal Adviser, at the 9th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York…
(2024-12-20). Evaluation of the ICRC Learning Culture. icrc.org
(2024-12-20). A filing error put more than 90,000 acres of Yakama Nation land in the hands of Washington state. grist.org 
It was barely a choice. In 1855, a time when the ink of border lines on United States maps had scarcely dried, Yakama Chief Kamiakin was told to sign over the land of 14 tribal nations and bands in the Pacific Northwest — or face the prospect of walking "knee deep" in the blood of his people. | Legend has it that, when he put pen to paper, he was so furious he bit through his lip. | By signing, he
(2024-12-20). Peru: Two years after the repression of protests, justice for the victims is still pending. fidh.org Today marks two years since the first death occurred during the lethal repression of the 2022 and 2023 protests in Peru. During these mobilisations, the Peruvian police and army fired bullets, pellets and tear gas, causing the death of 50 people and leaving more than 1400 people injured. These actions were marked with a clear racist bias against people from indigenous and peasant communities. There are indications that the repression was an intentional and coordinated strategy, which would (…) | – |
(2024-12-20). A filing error put more than 90,000 acres of Yakama Nation land in the hands of Washington state. grist.org 
It was barely a choice. In 1855, a time when the ink of border lines on United States maps had scarcely dried, Yakama Chief Kamiakin was told to sign over the land of 14 tribal nations and bands in the Pacific Northwest — or face the prospect of walking "knee deep" in the blood of his people. | Legend has it that, when he put pen to paper, he was so furious he bit through his lip. | By signing, he
(2024-12-20). New Players on the Bloc: Is BRICS+ a Critical Challenge. infobrics.org
(2024-12-20). Decoding Africa's Interest in BRICS. infobrics.org As BRICS aims to expand, developing nations from Africa gear up to join the grouping, seeking to redefine their global engagement…
(2024-12-20). Will Japan become a spying eye on Asian countries for Anglo Alliance. infobrics.org Japan says it wants to resolve its territorial dispute with Russia but act aggressively.
(2024-12-20). Poland unable to keep helping Ukraine. infobrics.org Polish Deputy Defense Minister said that his country's aid to Ukraine has "hit the wall".
(2024-12-20). On Hiatus: A Statement from the Editors. itsgoingdown.org 10 years ago a group of people set out to create a new media platform to document and give voice to autonomous social movements happening across so-called North America. It's Going Down (IGD) has had an impact and audience beyond what many of us thought was possible, and we're proud of the work that we've…
(2024-12-20). U.S. military meddles in Venezuela-Guyana dispute, on behalf of imperialism. peoplesworld.org 
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro warned recently that "the Southern Command is provoking our region…[as it] tries to set up U.S. military bases in our Essequibo Guyana." Venezuelan diplomat José Silva Aponte earlier had observed that, "the United States is intent upon both countries arriving at confrontation." Dispute between Venezuela and Guyana over the Essequibo district …
(2024-12-20). The Platypus Affiliated Society: A pro-imperialist trap for students and young people. wsws.org The pseudo-left group combines multiple strains of bankrupt middle-class politics, including open support for imperialist war, the promotion of the anti-Marxist Frankfurt School and of the Pabloite Spartacist League.
(2024-12-20). Ten UK universities ban fossil fuel companies from recruiting at careers fairs. leftfootforward.org More universities are committing to banning fossil fuel companies from recruitment fairs, new analysis from student activist network People and Planet has found. | An annual survey of sustainability and ethics in higher education revealed that ten universities have banned fossil fuel companies from participating in graduate fairs this year, a 30% increase compared to last year. | Six universities have also divested from companies that engage in the detention, deportation, use of force and surveillance of migrants. | However, regarding working conditions in higher education, the survey found that only 49% of u…
(2024-12-20). Mosaic Conference supports Indonesian churches amid immigration uncertainty. anabaptistworld.org In critical moments of history, faith communities often become a refuge for those who feel threatened and marginalized. This was also the case the day after Donald Trump's victory announcement as president of the United States, when tension and concern swept over the U.S. immigrant community, including the Mosaic Conference's Indonesian church members in South …
(2024-12-20). Australian foreign minister visits Ukraine, backs US war against Russia. wsws.org Wong's trip coincided with, and was part of, a further escalation of the war against Russia, including discussions of direct NATO troop deployments.
(2024-12-20). Musk Endorses Neo-Nazi German Party Hours After Sanders Calls Him Authoritarian. truthout.org Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) has called out Republicans for acquiescing to billionaire Elon Musk's demands to thwart a bipartisan spending bill that was needed to fend off a government shutdown this weekend. In his comments, Sanders derided Musk — who is co-leading president-elect Donald Trump's so-called Department of Government Efficiency — as an authoritarian oligarchic. |
(2024-12-20). The lack of Arabic literature in English (and why it matters). newarab.com 
When Palestinian author But after the German literary organisation LitProm cited the war in Palestine as the reason for withdrawing her invite, Adania and her novel
(2024-12-20). 'From Ground Zero' of Palestine makes to Oscar Shortlist 2025. ummid.com Palestinian Director Rashid Masharawi's 'From Ground Zero', has been officially shortlisted for the Oscar 2025 under the Best International Feature Film category.
(2024-12-20). Judge keeps UNCONVICTED Palestine Action prisoner locked-up over Christmas. thecanary.co After two hearings this week, political prisoner Francesca Nadin, of Palestine Action, was again refused bail. Francesca Nadin: held without conviction Francesca was first arrested for taking action against Teledyne, in Bradford, in May 2023, to mark the 76th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, and then arrested again, 10 days later, in relation to a paint attack on a Barclay's […] | By
(2024-12-20). US Leaders Dragged Their Feet Fighting Bird Flu. Now We Risk Another Pandemic. truthout.org Keith Poulsen's jaw dropped when farmers showed him images on their cellphones at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin in October. A livestock veterinarian at the University of Wisconsin, Poulsen had seen sick cows before, with their noses dripping and udders slack. But the scale of the farmers' efforts to treat the sick cows stunned him. They showed videos of systems they built to hydrate… |
(2024-12-20). Russian cosmonauts complete spacewalk. plenglish.com According to the communication of the entity, both specialists went into outer space at 18: 36, local time, and were expected to spend six hours and 43 minutes outside the International Space Station (ISS), but finally they were seven hours and 17 minutes. | During the spacewalk, the cosmonauts installed the SPIN-X1-MVN spectrometer on the outer surface of the Zvezda service module. The device will be able to observe 84% of the celestial sphere and will help scientists to determine the number of supermassive black holes in the Universe. | In addition, Ovchinin and Wagner disassembled scientific equipment from the…
(2024-12-20). Vietnam's fastest 5G service is now available. plenglish.com Hanoi, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) The mobile network operator of the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), Vinaphone, launched to the market the official 5G service that it classified as the fastest in the country.
(2024-12-20). Havana Club continues as the leading Cuban rum brand. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) Havana Club is today the leading Cuban rum brand, registering the greatest growth within the Pernod Ricard portfolio, said the national director of Sales and Marketing of Havana Club International S.A, Amet àÅlvarez.
(2024-12-20). New Cuban law on the legal profession and collective law firms. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) The National Assembly of People's Power (Parliament) of Cuba approved unanimously today, the Law on the Legal Profession and the National Organization of Collective Law Firms.
(2024-12-20). Deadly collision in Rajasthan, India, causes 7 deaths and 35 injuries. plenglish.com New Delhi, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) At least seven people were killed and 35 injured in a fire today on a highway in Rajasthan, India, caused by the collision of a gas tanker with several vehicles.
(2024-12-20). Ethiopia calls to improve technologic ties between Africa and Asia. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) The need to strengthen collaboration to improve innovation and technological development efforts between Asia and Africa highlighted the minister of the sector in Ethiopia, Belete Molla, quoted today by the Ethiopia News Agency.
(2024-12-20). WHO sends resources to face unknown disease in DRC. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) sent resources to face the unknown disease that continues to affect today the locality of Panzi, in the province of Kwango in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
(2024-12-20). Experto cubano analiza crecimiento económico latinoamericano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) El catedrático e investigador cubano José Luís Perelló evalúa hoy la posibilidad de un crecimiento de América Latina desde el punto de vista económico para el año próximo.
(2024-12-20). 'Soundtrack to a Coup D'État' recounts the assassination of Patrice Lumumba. peoplesworld.org 
Many progressives consider the assassination of the first Congolese Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba as among the earliest and certainly best known of the many regime change operations carried out by the U.S. empire. In 1961, at a time when the newly elected anti-colonialist leader promised the Congolese people independence, the U.S., in cahoots with the …
(2024-12-20). The West's efforts to isolate Russia are failing. strategic-culture.su Despite the US's attempts to isolate and ruin Russia, the Asian power soldiers on. October's BRICS summit, hosted by Russia in Kazan, was attended by 24 world leaders and accepted 13 new partners. Though the members differ on political interests, their dissatisfaction with the international system unites them. | By Kanwal SIBAL | Join us on , , a…
(2024-12-20). Capitalists Should Be Removed From All Our Systems, Not Just Health Care. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-20). Hospital Gave Patients Meds During Childbirth, Then Reported Them for Positive Drug Tests. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-20). John Kiriakou: The FBI Deserves Kash Patel. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-20). Teamsters Unions Launches 'Largest Strike Against Amazon in US History'. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-20). Garland, Scott And Me. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Live in 20 minutes.
(2024-12-20). This Is Fiorentina Calcio… smoothiex12.blogspot.com A rather exciting
(2024-12-20). Introduction by Thomas Scripps to resolution "War, the class struggle and the tasks of the Socialist Equality Party" wsws.org We are publishing the speech introducing the resolution "War, the class struggle and the tasks of the Socialist Equality Party" at the Seventh National Congress of the SEP (UK) given by Tom Scripps, its Assistant National Secretary. The resolution was passed unanimously. Scripps was re-elected to his position by the Congress.
(2024-12-20). The death of the Soviet Union: Our Moscow correspondent reports in 1991. peoplesworld.org 
This article is part of the People's World 100th Anniversary Series. On Dec. 25, 1991, Mikhail Gorbachev resigned as president of the Soviet Union, and the red hammer-and-sickle flag was lowered over the Kremlin in Moscow for the last time. The next day, Dec. 26, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics officially ceased to exist. The …
(2024-12-20). Institutions of Impact: Understanding the Department of Transportation. splcenter.org
(2024-12-20). Heavy police deployment as US Amazon drivers launch nationwide strike. wsws.org The strike is the largest ever of Amazon workers in the United States. It is part of a growing movement by workers across Amazon's global operations, following protests in 20 countries during Black Friday last month.
(2024-12-20). Teamsters launch largest strike against Amazon in US history to demand fair wages and working conditions. nationofchange.org Amazon workers launch historic nationwide strike, demanding better wages, safer conditions, and union recognition from the $2 trillion corporation.
(2024-12-20). Pakistan developing missiles that 'could strike US'. newarab.com 
(2024-12-20). US strike kills Islamic State group leader Abu Yusif. newarab.com 
(2024-12-20). Alaa Abdel Fattah's mother passes 80 days of hunger strike in UK. newarab.com Sitting on a small chair in front of the British Foreign Office building in London, Despite having completed his prison sentence, Now past 80 days of the hunger strike, which began in Cairo after Alaa's sentence officially…
(2024-12-20). Finally, India, Pakistan cricket boards strike deal. ummid.com India and Pakistan cricket boards have finally formalised a deal on match venues, ending the deadlock ahead of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025.
(2024-12-20). Amazon Workers Speak Out Amid Unprecedented Holiday Season Strike. truthout.org Thousands of Amazon workers on Thursday launched the largest strike against the retail giant in U.S. history, pressuring the company at the height of the holiday period to follow the law and bargain with those who have organized with the Teamsters union. The strike includes warehouse workers and drivers at seven distribution centers in some of Amazon's largest markets, including New York… |
(2024-12-20). Starbucks Workers United Launches 5 Days of Strikes Across the US. truthout.org Starbucks workers launched five days of escalating strikes across the United States on Friday, accusing the coffee giant of reneging on its commitment to engage in productive bargaining talks with the union that now represents more than 11,000 baristas at over 500 stores nationwide. The walkouts will start in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle on Friday before expanding "coast to coast" amid… |
(2024-12-20). Federal Government Watchdog Warns the DHS Surveils Americans Without a Warrant Using More Than 20 Technologies. thelastamericanvagabond.com A federal watchdog has released a report detailing how federal law enforcement agencies are using more than 20 types of surveillance technologies without a warrant and with limited privacy protections. Three federal law enforcement agencies under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) could be doing more to ensure Americans' privacy is protected from the federal
(2024-12-20). Government Shutdown Looms After Elon Musk Sinks Bipartisan Budget Deal. truthout.org Congressional Democrats on Friday continued to target billionaire Elon Musk and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump for forcing a last-minute scramble to prevent a government shutdown shortly before the winter holidays. "I'm ready to stay here through Christmas because we're not going to let Elon Musk run the government," Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Patty Murray (D-Wash. |
(2024-12-20). Appalachian Communities Are Ready to Resist Trump's Environmental Racism. truthout.org The 2024 elections left the country in emotional turmoil, with deep uncertainty about the future — particularly regarding environmental justice. As Appalachian women and environmental leaders, we understand the weight of this moment, but maintain a steadfast belief in our communities' resilience and the transformative power of collective action to drive change. This moment of fear and anxiety… |
(2024-12-20). University of Michigan DEI administrator fired over alleged "antisemitic" remarks. wsws.org Dawson was terminated despite the admission of an investigating law firm hired by U-M that there was no independent verification of alleged "antisemitic" remarks. A member of the Board of Regents, Mark Bernstein, intervened to overturn a lesser disciplinary action by the university and demand that she be terminated.
(2024-12-20). California governor declares a state of emergency over bird flu threat. wsws.org Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in California over the explosion of bird flu among dairy cows in the state. Meanwhile the first critical case of a person infected with bird flu was confirmed in Louisiana.
(2024-12-20). Minority state government in Saxony opens door to cooperation with far-right Alternative for Germany. wsws.org Saxony's minority state government hides an all-party coalition stretching from the Left Party and the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance, the Greens, the Social Democrats and Christian Democrats to the far-right Alternative for Germany that is directed against the broad majority of the population.
(2024-12-20). Canadian writer Alice Munro 1931—2024, an assessment. wsws.org Canadian short-story writer Alice Munro's death earlier this year should be the occasion for assessing and reassessing problems with contemporary fiction.
(2024-12-20). Indiana and Oklahoma put mentally ill inmates to death in final executions of 2024. wsws.org The executions of Joseph Corcoran and Kevin Underwood underscore one of the most barbarous features of the death penalty system in America, which condemns inmates to death despite their documented severe mental illnesses.
(2024-12-20). The CWU's "framework agreement" backs Kretinsky's Royal Mail takeover. wsws.org Communication Workers Union bureaucrats will join a new Advisory Committee "composed of representatives of EP Group and the CWU" that will be "contractually anchored within the amended Articles of Association of Royal Mail", creating what amounts to Bidco-CWU Incorporated.
(2024-12-20). Tories and Reform UK discuss election pacts ahead of reported Musk donation. leftfootforward.org The right-wing parties are reported to be testing the success of any electoral pact ahead of the next general election, which is due in 2029.
(2024-12-20). The government's Devolution White Paper is an outright attack on local democracy. leftfootforward.org 'The continued denuding of local democracy will stymie real change and open the door to the far right even wider'
(2024-12-20). Left Foot Forward is closing for Christmas. leftfootforward.org
(2024-12-20). 5G ushers in aggressive growth in energy consumption. expose-news.com "A lurking threat behind the promise of 5G delivering up to 1,000 times as much data as today's networks is that 5G could also consume up to 1,000 times as much energy," …
(2024-12-20). How to live off-grid from someone who has managed to achieve it. expose-news.com In 2022, John Cain Carter joined Corey Lynn and James White to share what he learned from his time in Brazil and his efforts to live off-grid and be self-sufficient on his …
(2024-12-20). Bank of Canada Governor is on secretive BIS board of directors; why should this matter to Canadians? expose-news.com Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem serves on the Bank for International Settlements' Board of Directors and chairs the Group of Governors and Heads of Supervision, the oversight body of the Basel …
(2024-12-20). Sticking Wires into the Brain is not new. expose-news.com Considering Elon Musk's efforts to wire people's brains to send messages to a receiver, Dr. Vernon Coleman shares an extract from a book he published in 1977. By that time, doctors had …
(2024-12-20). Elon Musk potentially donating millions to Reform is a symptom of a broken system which allows big money to dominate our politics. leftfootforward.org When it comes to political donations, Musk is not the problem…
(2024-12-20). Your gadgets are actually carbon sinks — for now. grist.org
(2024-12-20). CPJ urges Ukraine president to halt media intimidation, allow journalists to work freely. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2024-12-20). 'Forever Chemical' TFA Detected in Mineral Water Brands in Europe. pressenza.com 
TFA (trifluoroacetic acid) is a type of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) | A new report from Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Europe revealed the presence of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a type of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in mineral water products sourced from around Europe. | By Paige Bennett | Researchers tested
(2024-12-20). Hot mike on Trump inauguration. onlineopinion.com.au Will President Xi accept his unprecedented invitation to President Trump's inauguration, and why was it even made?
(2024-12-20). The Cosy and Comfortable Liberal-Democratic Political-Media Class and the Darkness Ahead. bylinetimes.com 
In November, I was invited to speak to Cambridge University's Varsity newspaper about why Byline Times is a necessary addition to Britain's media landscape. That evening, I discussed values — something the students said no one ever mentioned when it comes to journalism. | Why do we become journalists? What are the ideals that propel us into a career so competitive and precarious? And who are the journalists we go on to become? What are the realities that test, and compromise, those ideals — leaving our internal compasses pointing in the wrong, or unexpected, directions? | To illustrate the poin…
(2024-12-20). Five things Friday roundup: Music for the mood, also known as songs for the season. anabaptistworld.org Like many, music has always affected me deeply. Some of my happiest childhood memories are of dancing in the middle of the living room to the sounds of my mother playing on the old upright piano. I'm not sure how often this happened — but at least enough for me to remember the feeling of …
(2024-12-20). All the Big Government Reforms the Media Hasn't Been Telling You About. bylinetimes.com Because I'm such great fun, I often share announcements from various Government bodies on Bluesky and Threads, provided they sound vaguely intriguing. | One thing is always certain: the comments will be full of surprise from people who haven't seen the news anywhere else. | It's debatable whether this is down to the state of Britain's media, the Government's poor communications game, or both — so we'll come back to that. | But in the spirit of goodwill, we've dug through various projects, policies, and plans from different government departments—largely over the past few weeks—that we think…
(2024-12-20). The Second Coming (The Disappearance of the Traditional Political "Left" and "Right" in the 21st Century). pressenza.com The Center Did Not Hold: | About 100 years ago, William Butler Yeats wrote a poem called "The Second Coming" which has become one of the most well known and oft quoted poems of the 20th and 21st centuries.(1) In the first section of the poem there's a line that reads, "Things Fall Apart; the centre cannot hold". Over the course of the last few years, this line has continued to pop up in my mind as I've watched the clashes between the so-called "right" and the so-called "left" in the US become more and more contentious. | Paradoxically, as these hostilities have been growing and evolving there has been a n…
(2024-12-20). A Painterly Dialogue: Jean-Michel Basquiat and Ouattara Watts at the Currier Museum. pressenza.com In certain respects,
(2024-12-20). SATIRE: Faded Outline Of Ex-Girlfriend's Name Still Visible On Stocking. theonion.com MILWAUKEE—Noticing the discolored places where different letters had once adorned the decoration, area woman Paula Jackson observed Friday that the faded outline of an ex-girlfriend's name was still visible on the Christmas stocking given to her by her boyfriend's mom. "At first I thought maybe 'Jessica' was just the brand name of the stocking, but …
(2024-12-20). SATIRE: Jill Biden Leaves Teaching Post. theonion.com 
First lady Jill Biden announced that she is stepping down from her teaching position at Northern Virginia Community College, capping off over 40 years of teaching in both high school and community college classrooms. What do you think?
(2024-12-20). SATIRE: Political Profile: Pete Hegseth. theonion.com Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, has refused to withdraw his nomination amidst allegations of financial mismanagement and sexual misconduct. Here is what you need to know about the Defense Secretary nominee's background. Marital Status: Third wife, 12th affair Military Rank: Goon Speaking Style: Eight drinks in Hairstyle: Speaking role in American Psycho …
(2024-12-20). Churches grow in crucible of war. anabaptistworld.org Throughout Anabaptist history, adversity has deepened commitment to the peace of Christ. Where Anabaptists find themselves in close proximity to violence, their faith and their churches are tested and strengthened.
(2024-12-20). Where does the aggression really begin? mronline.org The empire's favorite trick is to begin the historical record at the moment its enemies retaliate against its abuses.
(2024-12-20). City of Cape Town calls on residents to make use of e-services this festive season. sanews.gov.za City of Cape Town calls on residents to make use of e-services this festive season | The City of Cape Town has urged residents to make use of convenient online booking options to pay their municipal accounts and renew their licence discs to save time and get ahead of the queue this busy December. | | In a statement on Friday, the city said that its Customer Interaction Centres are usually busier over the festive period as many residents choose this period to pay their municipal accounts, renew licence discs and attend to other urgent business. | | The city reminded residents that the upcoming public holi…
(2024-12-20). Weather warning for several provinces. sanews.gov.za Weather warning for several provinces | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning with severe thunderstorms in the southern and western parts of KwaZulu-Natal from Friday afternoon until Saturday evening. | "Scattered showers and thundershowers are expected over western parts of KwaZulu-Natal today as well as over the southern and western parts of KwaZulu-Natal tomorrow. Possible severe thunderstorms are expected over the south-western KwaZulu-Natal today and over the western as well as the southern parts of KwaZulu-Natal tomorrow," the weather service said in a post on social…
(2024-12-20). Bulk water project signals new chapter for Eastern Cape communities. sanews.gov.za Bulk water project signals new chapter for Eastern Cape communities | To help end the persistent water challenges faced by communities in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has handed over the newly upgraded Mount Ayliff Water Treatment Works (WTW) for communities in that area. | | The commissioning certificate of the upgraded water treatment works was handed over to Alfred Nzo District Municipality Mayor, Vukile Mhlelembana, on Wednesday, signalling a new chapter for the communities of Mt Ayliff that struggled with intermittent water supply. | | The Alfred Nz…
(2024-12-20). Chikunga affirms Government's commitment to address GBV. sanews.gov.za Chikunga affirms Government's commitment to address GBV | Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has reaffirmed the department's commitment to eradicate gender-based violence, and support families and communities affected by the scourge. | | This comes after the murder of a 25-year-old woman, whose body was found in the middle of a road with several stab wounds at Umzinto, in the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, on Tuesday. | | Sibusiso Lawrence Ntaka allegedly killed his girlfriend, Nontobeko Cele, and posted his confession on social media. | Ntaka was l…
(2024-12-20). Public urged to be vigilant on roads amid festive season. sanews.gov.za Public urged to be vigilant on roads amid festive season | EThekwini Metro Police Commissioner Sibonelo Mchunu, has urged residents, visitors, and motorists to be extra vigilant on the roads, to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities, as the highly anticipated festive season approaches. | Mchunu said while officers are working to enforce by-laws and conducting roadblocks, the number of accidents remains a concern. | He said the Metro Police has partnered with multiple government institutions and municipal departments, to address the high number of accidents. | "Our ongoing operations involve partnerships w…
(2024-12-20). Department of Health calls for calm as rubella cases rise. sanews.gov.za
(2024-12-20). Italy: Draft bill 1236 targeting peaceful environmental activism. fidh.org
(2024-12-20). Biden Releases the NDC: Progress, But Not A Fair Share. actionaidusa.org Today, the Biden administration released a new Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), as called for under the Paris Agreement. In the third round of NDCs, in which countries are setting targets for 2035, the US says it will reduce emissions by 61-66% from 2005 levels. This has been met with mixed reactions from US civil society…
(2024-12-20). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org
(2024-12-20). Hlengwa to lead Festive Season Road Safety Campaign. sanews.gov.za Hlengwa to lead Festive Season Road Safety Campaign | With a few days left until Christmas Day, Transport Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa and the Acting Premier of Gauteng, Lebogang Maile, are set to lead the National Department of Transport's Festive Season Road Safety Campaign, where they will interact with motorists and road users. | | Friday's activation will take place at the Grasmere Toll Plaza, Johannesburg. | | "The principals will be supported by a multi-disciplinary law enforcement operation. Deputy Minister Hlengwa and Acting Premier Maile, will interact with motorists and road users and will c…
(2024-12-20). NPA, Justice department meet to discuss State Capture database. sanews.gov.za NPA, Justice department meet to discuss State Capture database | The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) have met and agreed to further strengthen ties. | | This in the wake of reports in August this year claiming that the department was hampering the work of the NPA's Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) by blocking access to the State Capture data centre. | | This was strongly refuted by the department when it appeared before a meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development in September. | | In a…
(2024-12-20). Over 21 000 spaza shops registration forms issued in Gauteng. sanews.gov.za Over 21 000 spaza shops registration forms issued in Gauteng | A total of 21 172 registration forms have been issued to local and foreign spaza shop owners across Gauteng. | | This follows a directive issued by President Cyril Ramaphosa last month, that all spaza shops and food-handling facilities must be registered with their respective municipalities, after a surge in reported cases of foodborne illnesses in the country. | | Briefing the media on the progress made in the registration of spaza shops and food handling facilities in Johannesburg, on Thursday, Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebo…
(2024-12-20). The Most Innovative Digital Marketing Agencies According to Clients. moguldom.com The digital marketing landscape is ever-changing, with new tools, strategies, and platforms emerging regularly. Amid this dynamic environment, some agencies stand out for their ability to adapt and innovate, consistently delivering outstanding results for their clients. What sets these agencies apart is not just their technical expertise but their ability to listen, strategize, and create …
(2024-12-20). Essential Plugins for Managing High Traffic on WordPress Sites. moguldom.com Managing a high-traffic WordPress site requires careful attention to performance, security, SEO, user engagement, and analytics. The right plugins can optimize these aspects, handle large volumes of traffic efficiently, and work with your WordPress hosting to ensure everything runs smoothly. This ensures that essential plugins work seamlessly, even under high traffic, allowing the website to …
(2024-12-20). January Deadline Set for US Review of UAE's Role in Sudan Conflict. themedialine.org 
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(2024-12-20). Iran's Pezeshkian, Egypt's Sisi hope for restoration of bilateral ties. presstv.ir Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi have expressed their hope that the recent positive steps taken to restore ties between the two countries will continue until full bilateral relations are established.
(2024-12-20). Tehran calls on Paris to probe killing of two Iranians in northern France shooting. presstv.ir Iran urges France to investigate in earnest the suspicious killing of two Iranians in an armed shooting in the European country.
(2024-12-20). Iran dismisses UK, Australia's 'baseless' claims, urges end to interventions in West Asia. presstv.ir The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry condemns as "baseless, unrealistic, and irrelevant" the recent claims made by the UK and Australia on the Islamic Republic.
(2024-12-20). Reflections from some statements of Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad'khali [35 of 80]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. When Allah enables a person to be steadfast upon the true religion, the true methodology ordained by Allah, and the sound creed, this is a blessing from Allah, thus a person should not be deceived by himself, become boastful, or arrogant; rather, he …
(2024-12-20). Salafi Ideologies — a brief reminder to Ohad Merlin. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah, The Exalted, said: ÿ•ŸêŸÜ ŸäŸéÿ™ŸëŸéÿ®ŸêÿπŸèŸàŸÜŸé ÿ•ŸêŸÑŸëŸéÿß Ÿ±ŸÑÿ∏ŸëŸéŸÜŸëŸé ŸàŸéŸÖŸéÿß ÿ™ŸéŸáŸíŸàŸé&Yu…
(2024-12-20). La Corea del Sud non è il "baluardo della democrazia" in Asia. strategic-culture.su Per decenni, la stampa occidentale ha descritto la Corea del Sud come il "baluardo della democrazia" in Asia orientale. Il fallito golpe di Yoon Suk-yeol ci ha riportato alla realtà di un Paese dal passato burrascoso. | Segue nostro Nella notte tra il 3 e il 4 dicembre, la Repubblica di Corea — meglio nota come Corea del Sud — ha vissuto momenti di grande tensione, che nei sudcoreani più âgé deve aver riportato alla memoria i…
(2024-12-20). US to announce final package of new weapons for Ukraine in coming days: Reuters quotes sources. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-20). Elon Musk for Speaker of the House? Republicans float billionaire amid spending bill fight. nationofchange.org Republicans propose Elon Musk as Speaker of the House after his role in sinking a spending bill, raising unprecedented ethical and governance concerns.
(2024-12-20). Celebrating World Arabic Language Day with Spacetoon's creators. newarab.com 
First broadcast in March 2000, Over time, Spacetoon became a revolutionary 24-hour network, the first of its kind to broadcast Arabic-dubbed anime around the clock, and has since been watched by more than In addition to playing a cr…
(2024-12-20). Algeria President reforms governance laws to ease tensions. newarab.com 
On 18 December, a presidentially appointed committee unveiled the final draft of laws governing local govern…
(2024-12-20). MrBeast announces leasing Giza pyramids, sparking outcry. newarab.com Critics have voiced concerns after popular YouTuber MrBeast (James Donaldson) revealed alleged plans to lease the iconic In a The 26-year-old content creator claims that not only will he explore the Pyramids of Giza, b…
(2024-12-20). UAE says will not arm Sudan paramilitary RSF: White House. newarab.com 
President Joe Biden's administration will provide US lawmakers an assessment by 17 January on the credibility of assurances by the The letter came from
(2024-12-20). US announces $200m additional aid for Sudan. newarab.com 
The Sudan has been ravaged by 20 months of
(2024-12-20). Reimagining Iraq's Marshes with photographer Tamara Abdul Hadi. newarab.com The fate of Dams recently La…
(2024-12-20). Libyan rivals agree to work with UN to end political deadlock. newarab.com Delegations from rival Libyan legislative bodies agreed at talks in Libya has undergone a The talks in Bouznika, near the Mor…
(2024-12-20). MrBeast announces leasing Giza pyramids, sparking outcry. newarab.com
(2024-12-20). ChatGPT Search available to all for free. ummid.com Microsoft funded OpenAI made 'ChatGPT Search' – said to be a rival to Google Search, available to all for free at an event held on Monday December 16, 2024. | Internet search is dominated by Google, and it had recently launched AI Search available to all for free.
(2024-12-20). Fact Check: Image showing Kejriwal, Elon Musk together in Delhi is fake. ummid.com A viral image on different social media platforms showing Elon Musk meeting former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP founder Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi is not real, but AI generated, fact check analysis has revealed.
(2024-12-20). Amit Shah's 'Ambedkar' remark sparks huge protest. ummid.com Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark about Dr BR Ambedkar has sparked a huge protest in and outside the Parliament.
(2024-12-20). Jamia ranks 416th World's Most Sustainable University. ummid.com Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has been ranked as the 416th Most Sustainable University in the World in the recently released UI GreenMetric World University Rankings.
(2024-12-20). 'Laapataa Ladies' out of Oscar 2025 race. ummid.com India's official Oscar 2025 entry 'Laapataa Ladies' missed the inclusion in the list of films shortlisted for the prestigious Academy Awards.
(2024-12-20). Sunita Williams' return to Earth delayed by another month. ummid.com The return journey of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from space to Earth has been delayed by another month, American space agency NASA said.
(2024-12-20). Admins warned of Bhopal like disaster in making around Pithampur. ummid.com The Central and the Madhya Pradesh governments have been warned of creation of a slow-motion Bhopal in and around Pithampur, an industrial town near Dhar city.
(2024-12-20). CAT 2024 Result: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Calcutta has released the Final Answer Keys of CAT 2024 (Common Admission Test 2024), and soon later released CAT result on its website iimcat.ac.in.
(2024-12-20). Fact Check: Video of crying Hindu girls rescued from Muslim scripted. ummid.com PTI Fact Check anaysis of a viral video showing two people rescuing Hindu girls from a Muslim man's house revealed it is scripted and misleading and shared with a false communal claim…
(2024-12-20). Explained: Impact of cold weather on sleep pattern. ummid.com Winters bring cozy blankets and warm beverages along with a desire to keep hibernating, sleeping and never leaving one's bed.
(2024-12-20). The Rise of Indian HNIs and UHNIs in 2024. ummid.com India is witnessing a transformative era of wealth creation, and a dynamic mix of young entrepreneurs, tech pioneers, and seasoned industrialists drives this change.
(2024-12-20). Watch: Chinese astronauts set new record of longest spacewalk. ummid.com Two Chinese astronauts set new record of the longest spacewalk surpassing the earlier one set by NASA astronauts.
(2024-12-20). PAU cautions Bunyoro youth against sabotaging EACOP oil project. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has urged the youth in the Bunyoro sub-region to be patriotic and refrain from sabotaging the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. According to PAU, some youth in the region are being manipulated by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) …
(2024-12-20). REPORT: Most gold from the DRC is smuggled through Uganda and Rwanda. independent.co.ug 
Uganda Still A Safe Haven for Illicit Gold NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | Uganda remains one of the hotbeds for smuggled in Africa according to Swiss organization SwissAid. The organization says apart of the gold smuggled from neighboring countries through Uganda, most of the gold produced by artisan miners in the country tends to be …
(2024-12-20). Kagame does it again. independent.co.ug 
What Rwanda's bid to host Formula One tells us about its president's personal qualities as a leader THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | This December President Paul Kagame announced that Rwanda was bidding to host the world's most iconic racing competition, Formula One. It is unfathomable that Rwanda would be the one bidding for this. …
(2024-12-20). Celebrations as Karuma Bridge is re-opened. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Light Traffic has resumed on Karuma Bridge after more than three months, after the completion of rehabilitation of the main link to and from Northern Uganda. Karuma Bridge was closed to both light and heavy traffic in September after Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) engineers discovered faults on the …
(2024-12-20). Malaria's silent drain on blood supply. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | PATRCIA AKANKWATSA | While malaria remains a major public health challenge, its impact extends far beyond the immediate illness and death it causes. One of its less recognised but critical consequences is the severe strain it places on blood supplies, particularly in malaria-endemic countries like Uganda. In Uganda, malaria is widespread across over …
(2024-12-20). When Kenya moves people out of the country illegally. independent.co.ug 
What the law says about extraordinary rendition, including of Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye INTERVIEW | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya has been accused by various non-state and state actors of supporting extraordinary rendition, which refers to the secret transfer of people from one country to another without due process of law and against their will. The …
(2024-12-20). F-35B And F-35C Use Different 25mm Gun Pods Unique To Each Variant. twz.com 
The fact that the F-35B and F-35C cannot use the same gun pods underscores the substantial differences between all three main F-35 variants.
(2024-12-20). Spanish Typhoon Buy Signals Upward Trend For Eurofighter. twz.com 
Spain is buying another 25
(2024-12-20). Author analyses the way corporate media loyally obsesses over Western enemies' crimes. thecanary.co The last year has been one big real-time case study in how corporate media outlets loyally obsess over the crimes of Western enemies while underplaying or ignoring those of Western allies. But important new book Worthy and Unworthy delves into this blatant media bias. And via deep analysis, it reveals how the propaganda model of […] | By
(2024-12-20). A woman from Canada with severe ME has been approved for MAiD — but she wants to live. thecanary.co After decades battling severe ME/CFS and systemic lack of support, Marcia Doherty — known online as "Madeline" — is going fully public in a desperate bid to secure her survival and fight for change. It comes amid her being approved for assisted suicide in Canada — something she doesn't actually want at all. Marcia — […] | By
(2024-12-20). The government's response to Maeve's inquest report is dire for severe ME patients. thecanary.co Health minister Andrew Gwynne has shown how little the new Labour Party government will actually do to fix the abysmal state of NHS care for people living with severe myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS). This came in the form of exasperatingly atrocious letter he penned to the coroner in charge of the inquest into the death of […] | By
(2024-12-20). Yorkshire Water CEO shrugs off six figure bonus and millions in dividends — just as YOU get a 41% bill hike. thecanary.co An entire third of a person's average water bill in Yorkshire already goes to dividends and debt for private company Yorkshire Water. When Margaret Thatcher handed over our essential water assets to private industry, they were debt-free. Yorkshire Water now has debt of £6.2bn. Yorkshire Water: fleecing the people On top of the dividends and […] | By
(2024-12-20). Second Opinions for Cancer in Germany: Accessing Top Oncologists. thecanary.co Cancer is one of the most complex and challenging diseases, and having the right diagnosis and treatment is essential for survival and recovery. Many patients seek a second opinion to ensure their diagnosis and treatment plan are the best options available. A second opinion can provide peace of mind, confirm a diagnosis, or suggest alternative […] | By
(2024-12-20). The UK's most ethical university has been revealed — and guess what? It's NOT a Russell Group one. thecanary.co The result are in: the University of Bedfordshire tops the rankings of 149 UK universities by sustainability and ethical criteria — meaning if you're looking for somewhere for higher education that actually cares, then it could be the place for you. The University League — who's the most ethical? The 2024/25 People & Planet University […] | By
(2024-12-20). Don't be fooled by the media: the 'Asian' hornet has NOT been eradicated in the UK. thecanary.co A recent study into the extent of the spread of yellow-legged 'Asian' hornets should not be interpreted as a sign that the invasive species has been eradicated in the UK, according to the British Beekeepers' Association (BBKA). Yellow-legged 'Asian' hornets: don't believe the hype Whilst encouraged by the evidence in the study, led by the […] | By
(2024-12-20). Un quirófano en la Selva Lacandona: campaña de solidaridad con la salud autónoma zapatista. indybay.org
(2024-12-20). "I love a dialectical reader, and best is a dialectical reader who cries": Jordy Rosenberg and Annie McClanahan. publicbooks.org "I really just wanted to write a novel—I guess to me, this feels very queer—but a novel that was about tenderness and militancy."
(2024-12-20). How Marvel Helped Sell Us Forever Wars. levernews.com
(2024-12-20). Nigel Farage helps launch UK arm of US climate denial group. leftfootforward.org Nigel Farage was the "special guest of honour" and keynote speaker at the launch of the UK branch of US-based climate denial think tank, the Heartland Institute, on Tuesday. | In posts on X, the institute also thanked former prime minister Liz Truss and Dan Wootton for attending the event. | Wootton was forced to leave GB News earlier this year after laughing at derogatory comments that Reclaim Party's Laurence Fox made about a female journalist on his show. | In the press release about its new London branch, The Heartland Institute described itself as "the world's most prominent think tank supporting skeptici…
(2024-12-20). As Trump mulls his FEMA pick, a political land mine awaits in Florida. grist.org 
Donald Trump owes a lot to his adopted home state of Florida. The state, which is the third-largest in the Electoral College, has delivered him increasingly large majorities in each of the past three elections. Since his victory in November, the president-elect has announced plans to remake the federal government in Florida's image: His nominees for secretary of state, attorney general, chief of staff, and national security advisor are all from the Sunshine State. | But Florida may also present Trump with one of his thorniest political challenges. He'll have to oversee the Federal Emergency Management Agency,…
(2024-12-20). Botswana's new administration lifts ban on SA vegetable imports. sanews.gov.za Botswana's new administration lifts ban on SA vegetable imports | International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has welcomed Botswana's commitment to strengthening ties and promoting trade with South Africa. | | This follows Lamola receiving a letter from his counterpart in Botswana, Dr Phenyo Butale, informing him of the new administration's decision to lift the ban on vegetable imports from South Africa gradually. | | "This letter follows a congratulatory message sent by Minister Lamola to Dr Butale on his appointment as Minister of International Relations of the Republic of Botswana,"
(2024-12-20). Ready to debate immigration with your family at Christmas dinner? peoplesworld.org 
Once again, the holiday season is upon us. Whether we choose to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa—or simply participate in the ongoing festivities—we can all agree that it's a special time of the year, graced by extended time with family and friends, good food, and merry-making. For obvious reasons already enumerated in countless media outlets, it …
(2024-12-20). Amazon's unfair labor practices raise question: Will Santa make it to town? peoplesworld.org 
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(2024-12-20). People's World Amistad Awards event pledges solidarity: We Won't Go Back. peoplesworld.org 
NEW HAVEN, Conn.—High energy and a spirit of togetherness and solidarity filled the auditorium in New Haven's Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School in celebration of the People's World Amistad Awards. The theme this year: "We Who Believe in Freedom Will Not Rest Until It's Won." Culminating an inspiring program, the audience stood and read …
(2024-12-20). Crucial Communist Teaching Act ushers in a new McCarthy era. peoplesworld.org 
Congress recently passed a horrific piece of legislation calling for infusion into the nation's public school system a curriculum that teaches middle and high school students about the alleged evils of communism, including the absurd claim that communists have killed 100 million people. The curriculum is to be provided by the Victims of Communism Memorial …
(2024-12-20). Right-wingers in Europe use Trump to justify higher military spending. peoplesworld.org 
It was the first anniversary of the Portuguese Revolution. Fascism had been overthrown, the festivities were quietened, and the first free elections were over. I was enjoying a quiet beer along the coast from Lisbon when a local train pulled in, and a group of young people equipped with posters, paste, and brushes emerged. Their …
(2024-12-20). How the Blob Sneaks Net Zero Amendments into British Laws. wattsupwiththat.com The dark financial tentacles of the Green Blob help curate mainstream media, brainwash young children, fund large areas of climate pseudoscience, initiate and finance lawfare operations and bankroll countless 'grassroots' agitprop operations. But political influence is highly prized, so local government representatives and city mayors are prime targets. Alas, these people come and go at the fickle whim of local electors. But not so the unelected members of the British House of Lords, who have considerable powers of altering proposed legislation from the elected House of Commons. It is hardly surprising that the n…
(2024-12-20). Líder neonazista ucraniano apoia escalada nuclear. globalresearch.ca Figuras públicas ucranianas està£o a comeàßar a admitir as suas intenàßàµes de causar uma catástrofe nuclear. Para os militantes nas fileiras do regime, a guerra nuclear nà£o é algo que deva ser evitado. Eles acreditam que um cenário tà£o extremo …
(2024-12-20). Scholz perde voto de confianàßa no parlamento alemà£o, agravando crise política de Berlim. globalresearch.ca A crise política na Alemanha está a aprofundar-se. O Chanceler Olaf Scholz a confianàßa do parlamento em 16 de Dezembro, desmantelando o seu governo. Com o colapso da coligaàßà£o e a necessidade de eleiàßàµes antecipadas, parece claro que as políticas …
(2024-12-20). Las ofensivas rebeldes que llevaron al colapso a la tiranía en Cuba (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Sancti Spíritus, 20 dic (RHC) En los distintos municipios de esta provincia se celebra este fin de año el aniversario 66 de la liberación por el Ejército Rebelde de los principales poblados del centro de Cuba en 1958.
(2024-12-20). Muestran creadores de la Artes Escénicas de Granma sobresalientes resultados este año. radiohc.cu Bayamo, 20 dic (RHC) Los creadores de las Artes Escénicas de la provincia cubana de Granma repasaron el quehacer durante el año que casi concluye y resaltaron los aportes al acontecer sociocultural de una sociedad que se levanta en un complejo escenario actual.
(2024-12-20). Duniel Dueñas, el más ganador en la Serie Nacional de Boxeo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) El pinareño Duniel Dueñas (+92 kg) se convirtió este jueves en el único con triunfos en las cuatro fechas iniciales de la final de la Serie Nacional de Boxeo, que acoge la sala Rafael Fortún, de Camagàºey.
(2024-12-20). Resolución en ONU reclama protección para niños en conflictos armados. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) El Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU votará hoy una resolución que exige más protección para los niños atrapados en conflictos armados, mientras aumentan los desafíos para esas poblaciones vulnerables.
(2024-12-20). Cuba impulsa turismo de congresos para 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) El turismo cubano presenta en su lista de eventos para 2025 una amplia representación de lo que es llamado MICE, o esfera de viajes relacionados con congresos, reuniones e incentivos.
(2024-12-20). Cuba no es un país terrorista, afirman ante Congreso de EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) La congresista Barbara Lee defendió ante la Cámara de Representantes estadounidense que Cuba no es un Estado terrorista, e instó a que ambos países mantengan relaciones normales.
(2024-12-20). CEPAL proyecta discreto crecimiento económico para América Latina y el Caribe en 2025. cubadebate.cu La región enfrentaría en 2025 una pérdida de impulso del comercio exterior para sostener la dinámica de crecimiento, en línea con lo previsto para 2024. Se prevé que las condiciones financieras a nivel internacional se vuelvan más propicias en 2025 con respecto a 2024 aunque estarían sujetas a la materialización de riesgos.
(2024-12-20). Teresita Fernández: Una maestra… 94 años después. cubadebate.cu Teresita Fernández cumpliría hoy 94 años. Maestra de varias generaciones, hada creadora de historias, voz de la infancia, calma en la adultez, esta mujer cubanísima llenó con su alma a miles de corazones. Hoy, a modo de homenaje, Cubadebate rescata un texto de la periodista Paquita Armas que recoge valiosos testimonios sobre la trovadora.
(2024-12-20). Díaz-Canel en la Asamblea Nacional: La única alternativa es pelear hasta la victoria siempre. cubadebate.cu "Como cada año difícil, vengo a rendir cuentas, explicar los enormes esfuerzos y los aún insuficientes resultados en la gestión presidencial, frente a los obstáculos que se nos han impuesto y la injusticia predominante en las relaciones económicas internacionales que han convertido al mundo en un mercado de apuestas con escasas opciones para las naciones que, como Cuba, se niegan a aceptar la ley del más fuerte", dijo el presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel en el plenario de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular.
(2024-12-20). El pueblo combatiente marcha: °Presidente Biden, retire a Cuba de la infame lista! cubadebate.cu Otra vez el escenario fue el malecón habanero, la gran plaza frente al mar que ha visto vibrar a un pueblo conocedor de su historia, de los desafíos que tiene y de los éxitos conseguidos en ese camino. Nuevamente el pueblo recorre las mismas calles, alza su voz frente al mismo edificio, canta, recita, emociona. Sobre todo es un acto de amor, de dignidad, de Patria en las venas de quienes tantas veces, por generaciones han hecho el mismo camino.
(2024-12-20). Establecen receso laboral con pago de salario los días 3 y 4 de enero. cubadebate.cu Se encargó al Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social la ejecución del decreto de 19 de diciembre del primer ministro, que establece receso laboral con pago de salario los días 3 y 4 de enero.
(2024-12-20). Naciones Unidas alerta sobre incremento de hambrunas en àÅfrica para 2025. cubadebate.cu El Programa Mundial de Alimentos advirtió hoy que la cantidad de personas pasando hambre en àÅfrica occidental y central podría incrementarse desde 40 hasta 52.7 millones para mediados de 2025, entre los que se incluyen 3.4 millones "que se enfrentan a niveles de hambre de emergencia", indicó el organismo de Naciones Unidas en un comunicado.
(2024-12-20). Parlamento de Cuba pasará revista al cronograma legislativo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) Con la presentación del cronograma legislativo y el análisis de la Ley de Bufetes Colectivos, concluirá hoy el cuarto periodo ordinario de sesiones de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento) de Cuba en su X Legislatura.
(2024-12-20). Desde la ciencia soluciones a diversas problemáticas. radiohc.cu Encontrar soluciones y respuestas a diversas problemáticas a partir de la ciencia, la tecnología y la innovación es un imperativo de Cuba, ante la compleja situación económica actual, agravada por el reforzamiento del bloqueo norteamericano y su arbitraria inclusión en la ilegal lista de Estados Unidos sobre países supuestamente patrocinadores del terrorismo.
(2024-12-20). Béisbol cubano: Autoridades informarán resultados de asamblea anual. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) Autoridades de la Federación Cubana de Béisbol y Sóftbol informan hoy a la prensa especializada los resultados de su asamblea anual, efectuada en los últimos días en el salón Adolfo Luque, del capitalino Estadio Latinoamericano.
(2024-12-20). Misión estatal de Cuba en Dominicana reafirma apoyo a la Revolución. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) En un día histórico, cuando el pueblo de Cuba protagonizará hoy una marcha frente a la embajada de Estados Unidos en La Habana, la misión estatal de esa isla caribeña en la República Dominicana reafirmó su apoyo a la Revolución y su condena al bloqueo.
(2024-12-20). Viet Nam celebra 80 años de su Ejército Popular. cubadebate.cu To Lam significó el cumplimiento del EPV de sus nobles obligaciones internacionales, al ayudar al pueblo de Laos a proteger los logros revolucionarios y a los camboyanos a escapar del genocidio y realizar la reconstrucción nacional, y su relevante rol en el desarrollo socioeconómico de Vietnam y la mejora de la vida de la gente.
(2024-12-20). Federación Estudiantil Universitaria festeja su 102 aniversario. cubadebate.cu Miles de estudiantes cubanos recuerdan hoy el aniversario 102 de la Federación Estudiantil Universitaria (FEU), la organización joven más antigua del país. En X, la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular publicó un mensaje de su presidente, Esteban Lazo, en el cual felicita a los integrantes de la FEU y recuerda a los fundadores de la organización.
(2024-12-20). Clavados: razones para celebrar. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) Al margen de lógicas inconformidades, a los exponentes y seguidores del clavado en Cuba le asisten razones para recordar la de 2024 como una buena temporada.
(2024-12-20). Peligro de cierre de Gobierno de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) La Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos funciona a contrarreloj, tras fracasar una propuesta del Partido Republicano para financiar el Gobierno hasta marzo y alejar hoy la amenaza del temido cierre, fecha límite para el acuerdo.
(2024-12-20). Voces desde una Isla: Cuba denuncia hoy el bloqueo de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Desde diversos territorios del país el pueblo cubano refrendó hoy el reclamo por el cese del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de los Estados Unidos contra la isla caribeña y de la permanencia de la nación antillana en la lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo. Hoy La Habana será escenario de una marcha contra ambas políticas.
(2024-12-20). Don't Dismiss the BRICS. infobrics.org It would be a big mistake for the West to dismiss the recent BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) summit in Kazan — Russia's unofficial "Islamic" capital — as an anti-Western sideshow of little consequence. Western governments might like to believe that the gathering showed a lack of unity and substance, but the reality is more complicated…
(2024-12-20). Raúl y Díaz-Canel en sesión final del Parlamento de Cuba (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) El líder de la Revolución Cubana, Raúl Castro, y el presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, participan en la jornada de clausura del Cuarto Período de Sesiones de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento).
(2024-12-20). Hoy, Marcha del Pueblo Combatiente. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) Sí hay bloqueo, sí se ha recrudecido el bloqueo, sí existe guerra económica, sí nos desprecian, sí nos intoxican vulgarmente, obscenamente y cargados de odio en las redes sociales, expresó el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, en el Pleno de la organización partidista, el pasado viernes.
(2024-12-20). Grupo interparlamentario Ecuador-Cuba condena bloqueo contra la isla. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) Miembros del Grupo Interparlamentario de Amistad Ecuador-Cuba de la Asamblea Nacional ecuatoriana condenaron el bloqueo estadounidense contra la isla por considerarlo contrario al derecho internacional y a la convivencia pacífica entre naciones.
(2024-12-20). Marifélix brilló en las pesas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) La pesista Marifélix Sarría y el parapesista Pablo Ramírez pusieron en alto el nombre de Cuba durante este 2024.
(2024-12-20). Presidente ruso llama a interceptar labor de espionaje extranjero. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 dic (RHC) El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, llamó a las agencias de inteligencia y de seguridad nacionales a interceptar las actividades de los servicios de espionaje extranjeros en el país, informó hoy el Kremlin.
(2024-12-20). En fotos: A punto de iniciar Marcha del Pueblo Combatiente contra el bloqueo y la espuria lista de Estados terroristas. cubadebate.cu Apenas faltan minutos para iniciar la Marcha del Pueblo Combatiente contra el bloqueo de Estados Unidos a Cuba y la inclusión de la Isla en la espuria lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo. Como en tantas otras ocasiones, el pueblo cubano está listo para demostrar la unidad y la fuerza de la Mayor de Las Antillas a favor de las causas justas.